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by ICLAM 2011 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

NIFT in collaboration with IFLA - Art Libraries Section Other Collaborators: C-DAC ( Dept. of IT), CSIR ,SLA (Asian Chapter) & ISIM (University of Mysore) Organises ICLAM 2011 (International conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums) (February 15 to February 17, 2011) Venue : India International Centre, New Delhi Theme: User Empowerment through Digital Technologies Registration Amount: Rs. 3000/ 1500/ 1200 (as per catagory) Highlights •Unique international conference of Librarians, Archivists & Conservators to promote digital convergence of the memory institutions •Selected papers will be published in IFLA Journal •Conference proceedings (with ISBN) of accepted papers will be published NIFT - ICLAM •Tutorials by leading Academicians & Industry experts •World renowned Academicians, Professionals, Freelancers & Entrepreneurs will share their ideas & experiences •Special sessions by Wikimedia, C-DAC & other reputed organzations •Special day of parallel sessions on Preservation of Heritage Resources LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETE PAPER (for Heritage sessions on 16-02-2011) “DECEMBER 30, 2010” About the Conference: User empowerment is critical to the development of all information organizations, i.e. libraries, archives and museums. The goal of technological innovations in information services is to enhance the sense of participation and control of IT-empowered users, who easily metamorphose from consumers to creators of information. Libraries, archives and museums, collectively known as memory institutions, are continuously empowering their systems and services with dynamic digital technologies to meet the increasing expectations of users. Information service providers throughout the world are striving to strike a balance between traditional organizational control strategies and user empowerment initiatives. In pursuit of empowerment of users, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has collaborated with the Art Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) to organize an international conference from 15th to 17th February, 2011 in New Delhi. The theme of the conference is ‘User empowerment through digital technologies’. This conference will offer a forum to deliberate on issues related to user empowerment in libraries, archives and museums, now developing into a unified knowledge repository through digital convergence. This is the first conference in the series titled “International conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM)” and NIFT’s third initiative to promote cross-sectoral collaborations in the knowledge sector in India. During the conference all stakeholders contributing to the convergence of libraries, archives and museums will analyze the theme of empowerment of users from multiple perspectives – ranging from user interface and digital preservation technologies to rights of the users and empowerment of disadvantaged user communities. The issue of empowerment is also related to affordability and sustainability of digital technologies particularly in this age of financial instability. Library & Information professionals, archivists and conservators, as end users of open source and commercial software, will discuss trends and problems specific to their own sectors. Leading professionals, academicians and entrepreneurs will also exchange views on other issues related to technological, infrastructural and organizational developments including partnerships in the knowledge sector. Eminent Speakers: CALL FOATIONS Dr. Dinesh Katre Group Coordinator, Centre for Development of Advance Computing, Pune, India www.cdac.in Mr. GussVan der Brekel Coordinator, Electronic Services Central Medical Library Netherlands Ms. Heather Brown Asstt. Director Artlab, Australia www.artlabaustralia.com.au Dr. Jagdish Arora Director, INFLIBNET Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India www.inflibnet.ac.in Prof. Jagtar Singh Department of Library and Information Science Punjabi University India www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in Dr. Jan Simane Chair & Treasurer, Art Libraries Section -IFLA Kunsthistorisches Institute in Florenz Italy www.khi.fi.it Ms. Lucile Trunel Literature and Art Department, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, France www.bnf.fr Mr. Martin Flynn National Art Library, Victoria and Albert Museum, London UK www.vam.ac.uk Ms. Maureen Burns President Visual Resources Association, USA www.vraweb.org Prof. P.B. Mangla Former HoD, Department of Library and Information Science Delhi University, India www.du.ac.in Mr. Pratapanand Jha Director (Cultural Informatics Lab.) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts New Delhi, India www.ignca.nic.in Dr. R. K. Chaddha Joint Secretary Parliament Library, New Delhi, India Mr. Rolf Kallman Head of Department Swedish National Heritage Resources Board, Sweden Dr. S. Majumdar Librarian University of Delhi, India www.du.ac.in Mr. S. P. Singh Retd. Director (Conservation) National Museum, New Delhi, India www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in Prof. Shalini Urs Executive Director, ISIM University of Mysore, India www.uni-mysore.ac.in Prof. T. Viswanathan Former Director, INSDOC (now NISCAIR) www.niscair.res.in More names of Speakers will be added soon……. Sub Themes: Emergence of the Technology-Empowered Users: • Changing roles of Users in Libraries, Archives & Museums • Information seeking behaviour of Users : Emerging Trends • New roles & identities for Librarians, Archivists & Conservators Empowering Users of Libraries, Archives & Museums: • User Interface Technologies : Emerging Trends • Social Media for Empowerment: Web2.0 & beyond • Management of User-generated contents in Libraries & Museums Building Information Repositories : Emerging Trends in Technologies • Digital Preservation Technologies : Emerging Trends • Building Institutional Repositories : Strategies for future • Open Source vs. Commercial software Re-defining Rights of Users of Libraries : Perspectives of Creators, Mediators and Users • Freedom of Access to Information • Copyright & Fair Use • IPR & Digital resources Serving the Empowered Users in Libraries & Information Centres • Relevance of Conventional Library services to Web - empowered Users • Information Literacy Programmes • Special services for Users with Special Needs • Marketing information services to the empowered users • Branding & Promoting Institutional repositories Open Access Publishing : A tool for Empowerment • Open Access Publishing of Books • Scholarly Communication & Open Access Publishing • Sustainability of Open Access Initiatives • Future of e-journals & e-books : Emerging Integrated format Bridging the Digital Divide among Users : Roles of Libraries & Information Centres • Economic barriers to Information Access • Empowerment of Disadvantaged User Communities • Roles of Public Libraries & Information Centres in the Rural Sector • Transcending the language barriers through digital technologies Partnerships for Empowerment & Libraries • Sustainable Digitisation Projects • Public & Private Partnerships for Digit al Libraries • Consortium model of Co-operation From Collaboration to Convergence: • Networking of Libraries, Museums, Archives and Beyond One day of Special Parallel Sessions on Heritage Resources in Art Libraries, Archives & Museums Cultural heritage in Art Libraries, Archives & Museums • Culture of Heritage Preservation: Eastern & Western perspectives • Changing Patronage : Public & Private funding of Artists & Collections • How authentic is the Art work? The Collector’s nightmare • Marketing Strategies for Visual Resources • Art libraries in Asia & Africa : Problems & Prospects • Public Museums in Asia & Africa : Problems & Prospects • Archives in the Digital Age : Problems & Prospects Digital Preservation of Cultural heritage • Conservation of Art works & Handicrafts : Fusion of traditional techniques & modern technologies • Challenges of preservation of Rare books & Manuscripts • Archiving Exhibitions (including various forms of art) • Preserving ‘born digital’ heritage : Emerging trends • Virtual & Physical Environments in Museums • Revival of traditions through Digital Preservation Special session on Conservation of Textiles • Conservation of Historic Textiles : Emerging trends • Conservation of Contemporary Designer collections • Digital Photography of Textiles ( including 3-D photography) • Business of Textile Conservation • Conservator’s role in Revival of traditional Textile crafts ICLAM-2011 offers following formats for presentations:  Papers in sessions: Thematic sessions of presentation of written papers with power point presentations.  Demonstrations: Demonstrations of hands-on applications / techniques with or without power point presentations can be presented in special sessions for Art Libraries and Museums.  Special interaction sessions: Professional interaction sessions on relevant issues can be arranged on special requests for informal and non-commercial presentations of interactive manner. Presenters will be in-charge of these sessions and will facilitate discussions. Who can participate? Library & Information professionals from special, academic & public libraries, conservators, IT professionals, publishers, authors, educators, students and all users of libraries, information centres, archives and visitors of museums from any part of the world can attend the conference. REGISTRATION India & SAARC country delegates Fees per participant Remarks Sponsored participant (Conference only) Rs.3500/- 20% discount in case of more than three participants from same organization One day participation Rs.1200/- Tutorial participation * Rs.1000/- Sponsored participant (Tutorial & conference) Rs.4000/- Non-sponsored, students, retired professionals etc. participant (Conference only) Rs.1500/- 20% discount in case of more than three participants from same organization/department Rest of the world delegates USD 150/- Tutorial participation* USD 50/- * If planned  Registration fee includes conference kit, tea, lunch, copy of proceedings and dinner, whenever planned.  Registration fee is non-refundable.  Substitutes are permitted.  Registration fee does not include accommodation.  Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly filled and payment is received in full.  Students can participate by sending their form through their institution. Mode of payment:  All payments from delegates will be accepted in Cash/ Local Cheque/ Demand Draft prepared in favour of NIFT Delhi, payable at Delhi. Please indicate clearly that the payment is remitted towards registration for ICLAM – 2011 with particulars of the delegate. Bank transaction charges may be included for outstation or international cheques along with the registration fee. For further details please check the websites of NIFT http://www.nift.ac.in/ICLAM_2011/index.htm & IFLA http://www.ifla.org/en/news/71 Contact persons: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar 011-26542004&2 Moblie: 98100111975 Ms.Nandini Dutta 011-26542146/7 Email ids : iclam2011(a)gmail.com; nrc.nift(a)gmail.com; delhirc(a)gmail.com -- *Dr. Sanjeev Kumar* *Dy. Director * *National Resource Centre National Institute of Fashion Technology* *Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi - 110 016, Tel: (011) – 26542004 Fax: +91-11-26866414, http//**ww.nift.ac.in*<http://www.nift.ac.in/> * * *Mobile: 9810011975* -- 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 Obaiah B 13 Jan '11

13 Jan '11

Dear Members, One of our researcher is very much in need of fallowing paper, I would greatly appreciate if someone can send me the paper. Wilson, J. B. (2011). "The twelve theories of co-existence in plant communities: the doubtful, the important and the unexplored." Journal of Vegetation Science 22(1): 184-195. Regards Obaiah B. ATREE Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to present one day Seminar on “Science, Education & Culture: Trends in Independent India
by Goutam Biswas 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

To All Library and Information Science, *Subject: Request to present one day Seminar on “Science, Education & Culture: Trends in Independent India. * * * Respected Sir/Madam, On behalf of Kalyani University Research Scholar’s Association (KURSA) it is inform you that the one day seminar on *“Science, Education & Culture: Trends in Independent India” * will be organized by KURSA on 20th January (Thursday), 2011 at 11 A.M in Vidyasagar Sabhagreeha . You are request to be present for the said Seminar and Preside over the session. The Association will be grateful if you present as a special guest for the said Seminar and preside over the session. Thanking You, Regards * * * Goutam Biswas* * * * ______________________* * Vice President, Kalyani University Research Scholar's Association* (KURSA) Website: http://www.klyuniv.ac.in/scholar.html -- * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC seminar on 'Knowledge Representation and Digital Libraries
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 12 Jan '11

12 Jan '11

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research & Training Centre Bangalore 560 059 Seminar on Knowledge Representation and Digital Libraries includes Workshop on advanced DSpace 17th -18th February, 2011 http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/krdl Knowledge organization and representation is a major challenge in harnessing information on the Web for effective retrieval and the realization of semantic web. There have been many attempts in developing metadata and ontology in order to tame the web, which resulted in many metadata schema like Dublin Core, TEI, MODS, MARCXML. In the area of ontology models too the developments are reflected in the emergence of OWL and SKOS, which can be perceived in the transformation of many thesauri into either SKOS or OWL. In addition, the faceted classification systems prove promising in developing faceted ontologies. In view of the recent developments Documentation Research and Training Center, Indian Statistical Institute announces Knowledge Representation and Digital Libraries seminar that aims at bringing out the various aspects of prospective knowledge organization and representation models for better information retrieval on the Web through special invited lectures. The second topic focuses on a workshop on digital libraries. DSpace has emerged as a major software for digital repositories and in India the most widely used software. The latest version of DSpace 1.7.0 (to be released in December) has many features, which will be useful for the DSpace administrator. Special Lectures in Knowledge Representation Dr. Stuart Weibel, OCLC Prof. Gary Marchionini, North Carolina University Themes in Advanced DSpace * Backup & Restore, Export & Import, Data Migration from diverse resources *Harvesting in DSpace *Usage statistics using Solr *Advanced Customization *LDAP integration *Video Streaming *liblivecd: Ubuntu based livecd per-configured with DSpace and Koha (http://liblivecd.sourceforge.net ) *Other topics on DSpace as proposed by participants Resource Persons: International experts in the domain of knowledge models, representation and retrieval are expected to deliver lectures. The Participants: The Seminar is targeted at Library and Information professionals, faculty, students from the academia and industry. However, researchers in LIS related areas and computer professionals will also benefit from participating in the seminar. Registration Fee: The Registration fee for the Seminar is Rs.2000/-. The fee covers the cost of course material, lunch and tea. The fee should be paid in the form of a Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Indian Statistical Institute, payable at Bangalore. Accommodation Accommodation at a nominal cost could be arranged for a limited number of participants on a first-come-first-served basis in the Guest houses attached to the Indian Statistical Institute. For further details contact: Prof. A.R.D. Prasad Convener DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059 Email: ard(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in, ardprasad(a)gmail.com Telefax: 080-28482711 ============================================== Registration Form ====================================== Seminar on Knowledge Representation and Digital Libraries 17th -18th February, 2011 Registration Form 1.Name 2.Designation and affiliation 3.Address 4.Telephone Number(s) E-mail: 5.Demand Draft No name of the Bank and Date 6.Whether Accommodation is required? YES / NO Signature of Participant -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation to Dr. P.V.Konnur
by Meruvu. satyanarayana 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

A Hearty congratulation to Dr. P.V.Konnur, University Librarian, BangaloreUniversity, Bangalore, Karnataka, Awardee of "BEST LIBRARIAN 2009" awarded by IASLIC.at IASLIC XXIV National Seminar 2010. I hope that he will put efforts with our Library Associations on Government for redesignation of University Librarians as Professors because the Academic Librarians are Teachers like other regular department Teachers. The Universal definition for Teacher is a person who imparts knowledge,skills, providing activities, material,direction and guidance by way of Lecture/ demonstration/seminar/any appropriate method that facilitate learning of students in an educational Institution. Prof. M.Satyanarayana Professor in Library & Information Science(Redesignated post of University Librarian) Andhra University,Visakhapatnam Mobile:.09440632703 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Market for the LIS professionals
by Bobby Goswami 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Dear Library and Information Science professionals, I am conducting a online survey to complete my research paper entitled "Relevance of the rising job market for LIS professionals versus competencies needed with reference to Indian context". Please find some free time to complete my survey with the following link http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/PPRTS6L Thanks for spending your valuable time to finish the survey and wishing all a very Happy New Year 2011. Kindly forward the link if you know any LIS professionals. Yours sincerely, Bobby Goswami Baruah Project linked person (Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata) and Research Scholar (Northeastern Hill University,Shillong) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Symposium paper
by Y.A. Janardana gupta 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Dear Sir, I request to send a copy of yhe paper with details given below, as it is required by our User. 1.Mathematical modelling of an earth sensor Markland, C. A. In: Symposium on Automatic Control in Space, 7th, Rottach-Egern, West Germany, May 17-21, 1976, Preprints. Volume 2. (A77-24777 10-12) Duesseldorf, VDI/VDE-Gesellschaft Mess- und Regelungstechnik, 1976, p. 412-427. With regards, Y.A. JANARDANA GUPTA LIBRARIAN, LEOS/ISRO Peenya 1st stage Bangalore-58 ---------------------------------------------------------------- This mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. LEOS has taken every reasonable precaution to remove any viruses however you should also carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations
by subuhi ali 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

It gives me immense pleasure to share with you all that Dr. (Mrs.) P.K. Walia has taken charge as Head of the Department of LIbrary & Information Science, University of Delhi, Delhi. -- Miss SUBOOHI SIDDIQUI M.Phil (Library Science) Delhi University 09319385485 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS Labs Koha Training & Certification - 2011 Calendar
by savitra sirohi 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

All, Our Koha training and certification workshop calendar for 2011 is available now, details are given below. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use Koha This is a 3 day program, covering the key modules and functions in Koha. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 60% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills (Level 1) certificate. The current workshop schedule is as follows: Bangalore: 11th to 13th February, 2011 Mumbai: 24th to 26th February, 2011 Bangalore: 13th to 15th May, 2011 Mumbai: 26th to 28th May, 2011 Bangalore: 12th to 14th August, 2011 Mumbai: 25th to 27th August, 2011 Bangalore: 11th to 13th November2011 Mumbai: 24th to 26th November, 2011 For more information, including fees, registration and workshop outline please visit this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs 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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World Class Conference at World Class Venue
by ICLAM 2011 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

NIFT in collaboration with IFLA - Art Libraries Section Other Collaborators: C-DAC ( Dept. of IT), CSIR ,SLA (Asian Chapter) & ISIM (University of Mysore) Organises ICLAM 2011 (International conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums) (February 15 to February 17, 2011) Venue : India International Centre, New Delhi Theme: User Empowerment through Digital Technologies Highlights • Unique international conference of Librarians, Archivists & Conservators to promote digital convergence of the memory institutions • Selected papers will be published in IFLA Journal • Conference proceedings (with ISBN) of accepted papers will be published NIFT - ICLAM • Tutorials by leading Academicians & Industry experts • World renowned Academicians, Professionals, Freelancers & Entrepreneurs will share their ideas & experiences • Special sessions by Wikimedia, C-DAC & other reputed organzations • Special day of parallel sessions on Preservation of Heritage Resources LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF COMPLETE PAPER (for Heritage sessions on 16-02-2011) “DECEMBER 30, 2010” About the Conference: User empowerment is critical to the development of all information organizations, i.e. libraries, archives and museums. The goal of technological innovations in information services is to enhance the sense of participation and control of IT-empowered users, who easily metamorphose from consumers to creators of information. Libraries, archives and museums, collectively known as memory institutions, are continuously empowering their systems and services with dynamic digital technologies to meet the increasing expectations of users. Information service providers throughout the world are striving to strike a balance between traditional organizational control strategies and user empowerment initiatives. In pursuit of empowerment of users, the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) has collaborated with the Art Libraries Section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) to organize an international conference from 15th to 17th February, 2011 in New Delhi. The theme of the conference is ‘User empowerment through digital technologies’. This conference will offer a forum to deliberate on issues related to user empowerment in libraries, archives and museums, now developing into a unified knowledge repository through digital convergence. This is the first conference in the series titled “International conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM)” and NIFT’s third initiative to promote cross-sectoral collaborations in the knowledge sector in India. During the conference all stakeholders contributing to the convergence of libraries, archives and museums will analyze the theme of empowerment of users from multiple perspectives – ranging from user interface and digital preservation technologies to rights of the users and empowerment of disadvantaged user communities. The issue of empowerment is also related to affordability and sustainability of digital technologies particularly in this age of financial instability. Library & Information professionals, archivists and conservators, as end users of open source and commercial software, will discuss trends and problems specific to their own sectors. Leading professionals, academicians and entrepreneurs will also exchange views on other issues related to technological, infrastructural and organizational developments including partnerships in the knowledge sector. Eminent Speakers: CALL FOATIONS Dr. Dinesh Katre Group Coordinator, Centre for Development of Advance Computing, Pune, India www.cdac.in Mr. GussVan der Brekel Coordinator, Electronic Services Central Medical Library Netherlands Ms. Heather Brown Asstt. Director Artlab, Australia www.artlabaustralia.com.au Dr. Jagdish Arora Director, INFLIBNET Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India www.inflibnet.ac.in Prof. Jagtar Singh Department of Library and Information Science Punjabi University India www.punjabiuniversity.ac.in Dr. Jan Simane Chair & Treasurer, Art Libraries Section -IFLA Kunsthistorisches Institute in Florenz Italy www.khi.fi.it Ms. Lucile Trunel Literature and Art Department, Bibliothèque Nationale de France, France www.bnf.fr Mr. Martin Flynn National Art Library, Victoria and Albert Museum, London UK www.vam.ac.uk Ms. Maureen Burns President Visual Resources Association, USA www.vraweb.org Prof. P.B. Mangla Former HoD, Department of Library and Information Science Delhi University, India www.du.ac.in Mr. Pratapanand Jha Director (Cultural Informatics Lab.) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts New Delhi, India www.ignca.nic.in Dr. R. K. Chaddha Joint Secretary Parliament Library, New Delhi, India Mr. Rolf Kallman Head of Department Swedish National Heritage Resources Board, Sweden Dr. S. Majumdar Librarian University of Delhi, India www.du.ac.in Mr. S. P. Singh Retd. Director (Conservation) National Museum, New Delhi, India www.nationalmuseumindia.gov.in Prof. Shalini Urs Executive Director, ISIM University of Mysore, India www.uni-mysore.ac.in Prof. T. Viswanathan Former Director, INSDOC (now NISCAIR) www.niscair.res.in More names of Speakers will be added soon……. Sub Themes: Emergence of the Technology-Empowered Users: • Changing roles of Users in Libraries, Archives & Museums • Information seeking behaviour of Users : Emerging Trends • New roles & identities for Librarians, Archivists & Conservators Empowering Users of Libraries, Archives & Museums: • User Interface Technologies : Emerging Trends • Social Media for Empowerment: Web2.0 & beyond • Management of User-generated contents in Libraries & Museums Building Information Repositories : Emerging Trends in Technologies • Digital Preservation Technologies : Emerging Trends • Building Institutional Repositories : Strategies for future • Open Source vs. Commercial software Re-defining Rights of Users of Libraries : Perspectives of Creators, Mediators and Users • Freedom of Access to Information • Copyright & Fair Use • IPR & Digital resources Serving the Empowered Users in Libraries & Information Centres • Relevance of Conventional Library services to Web - empowered Users • Information Literacy Programmes • Special services for Users with Special Needs • Marketing information services to the empowered users • Branding & Promoting Institutional repositories Open Access Publishing : A tool for Empowerment • Open Access Publishing of Books • Scholarly Communication & Open Access Publishing • Sustainability of Open Access Initiatives • Future of e-journals & e-books : Emerging Integrated format Bridging the Digital Divide among Users : Roles of Libraries & Information Centres • Economic barriers to Information Access • Empowerment of Disadvantaged User Communities • Roles of Public Libraries & Information Centres in the Rural Sector • Transcending the language barriers through digital technologies Partnerships for Empowerment & Libraries • Sustainable Digitisation Projects • Public & Private Partnerships for Digit al Libraries • Consortium model of Co-operation From Collaboration to Convergence: • Networking of Libraries, Museums, Archives and Beyond One day of Special Parallel Sessions on Heritage Resources in Art Libraries, Archives & Museums Cultural heritage in Art Libraries, Archives & Museums • Culture of Heritage Preservation: Eastern & Western perspectives • Changing Patronage : Public & Private funding of Artists & Collections • How authentic is the Art work? The Collector’s nightmare • Marketing Strategies for Visual Resources • Art libraries in Asia & Africa : Problems & Prospects • Public Museums in Asia & Africa : Problems & Prospects • Archives in the Digital Age : Problems & Prospects Digital Preservation of Cultural heritage • Conservation of Art works & Handicrafts : Fusion of traditional techniques & modern technologies • Challenges of preservation of Rare books & Manuscripts • Archiving Exhibitions (including various forms of art) • Preserving ‘born digital’ heritage : Emerging trends • Virtual & Physical Environments in Museums • Revival of traditions through Digital Preservation Special session on Conservation of Textiles • Conservation of Historic Textiles : Emerging trends • Conservation of Contemporary Designer collections • Digital Photography of Textiles ( including 3-D photography) • Business of Textile Conservation • Conservator’s role in Revival of traditional Textile crafts ICLAM-2011 offers following formats for presentations:  Papers in sessions: Thematic sessions of presentation of written papers with power point presentations.  Demonstrations: Demonstrations of hands-on applications / techniques with or without power point presentations can be presented in special sessions for Art Libraries and Museums.  Special interaction sessions: Professional interaction sessions on relevant issues can be arranged on special requests for informal and non-commercial presentations of interactive manner. Presenters will be in-charge of these sessions and will facilitate discussions. Who can participate? Library & Information professionals from special, academic & public libraries, conservators, IT professionals, publishers, authors, educators, students and all users of libraries, information centres, archives and visitors of museums from any part of the world can attend the conference. REGISTRATION India & SAARC country delegates Fees per participant Remarks Sponsored participant (Conference only) Rs.3500/- 20% discount in case of more than three participants from same organization One day participation Rs.1200/- Tutorial participation * Rs.1000/- Sponsored participant (Tutorial & conference) Rs.4000/- Non-sponsored, students, retired professionals etc. participant (Conference only) Rs.1500/- 20% discount in case of more than three participants from same organization/department Rest of the world delegates USD 150/- Tutorial participation* USD 50/- * If planned  Registration fee includes conference kit, tea, lunch, copy of proceedings and dinner, whenever planned.  Registration fee is non-refundable.  Substitutes are permitted.  Registration fee does not include accommodation.  Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly filled and payment is received in full.  Students can participate by sending their form through their institution. Mode of payment:  All payments from delegates will be accepted in Cash/ Local Cheque/ Demand Draft prepared in favour of NIFT Delhi, payable at Delhi. Please indicate clearly that the payment is remitted towards registration for ICLAM – 2011 with particulars of the delegate. Bank transaction charges may be included for outstation or international cheques along with the registration fee. For further details please check the websites of NIFT http://www.nift.ac.in/ICLAM_2011/index.htm & IFLA http://www.ifla.org/en/news/71 Contact persons: Dr. Sanjeev Kumar 011-26542004&2 Moblie: 98100111975 Ms.Nandini Dutta 011-26542146/7 Email ids : iclam2011(a)gmail.com; nrc.nift(a)gmail.com; delhirc(a)gmail.com -- *Dr. Sanjeev Kumar* *Dy. Director * *National Resource Centre National Institute of Fashion Technology* *Hauz Khas, Near Gulmohar Park, New Delhi - 110 016, Tel: (011) – 26542004 Fax: +91-11-26866414, http//**ww.nift.ac.in*<http://www.nift.ac.in/> * * *Mobile: 9810011975* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: LIS Hall of Fame www.lishalloffame.in
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 11 Jan '11

11 Jan '11

Dear Professional colleagues, We wish you a very happy and prosperous new year 2011!!! This New Year has something new for you. Starting from Dr. S R Ranganathan, father of library science in India, many Library and Information professionals have made outstanding contributions to the growth and development, continued success and exceptional reputation of Indian Librarianship, Library advances teaching, learning, research and community service by providing outstanding collections, access to the world of knowledge, excellence in service and an appropriate library environment, all of which are client-focused and responsive to the needs of the Library and Information Services. Some Professionals with the help of Satkal Trust has planned a project known as LIS Hall of Fame www.lishalloffame.in for honouring 101 Best Librarians and Information Scientists for their excellent contributions in the field of Library and Information Science and also seeks support from all eminent Library & Information Professionals of India in selection of 101 Best Librarians & Information Scientists. This initiative of honouring best librarians and information scientist is to recognize exceptional individuals, achievements, and contributions to the Indian Library and information profession in particular and Library and Information Profession worldwide in general. With the support of Satkal Trust, a team of some professionals has undertaken this task of preparation of a list of 101 Best Librarians & Information Scientists of India. The work is purely on honorary basis and no financial incentives will be provided to the Project Team. The Satkal Trust is the sponosrer and close associate and Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev, the founder patron of Satkal Trust is the initiator of the project. The work is in the interest of the profession. The period covers for this selection of eminent librarians both working / or retired and also dead / or alive is from year 1900 to 2000. The job in hand is very challenging. Therefore cooperation of all library and information professionals in India is solicited. For above project a website has been launched at http://www.lishalloffame.in/Index.aspx Criteria It is proposed to adopt following methodology for the selection of 101 Best Librarians and Information Scientists of India during the 20th Century ;- a.. Invitation of nominations to prepare initial list of 200 Librarians and Information Scientists. How to Nominate 1.. The proposals/nominations will be invited from the various Library & Information Professionals working in India. 2.. The nominations will be invited through an announcement in various Libraries list serves, SATKAL Trust Website and Websites of different professional associations. 3.. The nominations will be invited only from the Library & Information Professionals who are minimum Graduate in Library Science and are having minimum 10 years of experience and presently are working on a designation minimum at the level of Assistant Librarian in University Library or above or equivalent designations. 4.. The person who is nominating someone must have some association with the person in form of personal association, professional association or organizational association. The names of two professionals at the level of University Librarian or equivalent should be provided to further verify the nominations. Who can be Nominated 1.. Nominees can be both working / or retired and also dead / or alive. 2.. Nominees must have worked / working at a level not below the rank of University Librarian / Professor / Chief Librarian or Head of any type of Libraries i.e. government, public, special and academic etc. However relaxation may be given by the Project Team. 3.. Nominees are expected to have shown an exceptional understanding of the library and information profession in India and may be nominated for outstanding contributions in the areas of: a.. Job performance b.. Client service c.. Communication skills d.. Collaboration with other libraries/sections e.. Contribution to the practice or profession of librarianship f.. Promotional activities g.. Teamwork h.. Special initiative/s i.. Creative problem solving j.. Leadership Selection 1.. After the receiving of nominations, list of 200 Best Librarians & Information Scientists will be prepared by the Project Team. Criteria for short listing of 200 entries will be decided by the Project Team. 2.. An Expert Committee will be formed to help Project Team in short listing of 101 Best Librarians & Information Scientists from the list of 200 Librarians & Information Scientists. The criteria of short listing of 101 Best Librarians & Information Scientists will be decided by the Project Team. 3.. The incomplete nominations will be rejected by the Project Team. The project team is not affiliated to any institution and is independent. The decision of the Project Team will be final and will be binding on all. An undertaking in this regard will have to sign by the each nomination / proposer. 4.. Any member of the above Project Team whose nomination is also received for consideration for above selection and also qualify the above criteria may be included in the list. 5.. No telephonic recommendations / suggestions will be entertained. 6.. Nominations will be accepted through E-mail and by registered post only. Prescribed Nomination Form may be downloaded from the website. However, there is no restriction on format and details about the nominee. 7.. Nominations must reach to the Convenor of the project on or before 28th February 2011. 8.. Nominations for selection of 101 B estLibrarians & Information Scientists in India should be mailed / sent to: Dr. Ramesh C Gaur Convenor (Honorary), LIS Hall of Fame Publication Project C/o Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Email: rcgaur(a)lishalloffame.in, lishalloffame(a)gmail.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23388333, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Case Study Workshop at JKPS- IMT, Gurgaon- 27-29. Jan.2011
by G. K. Sachdeva 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

Dear All Library Professionals *Please circulate among faculty members of your institute.* Dear Sir / Madam, Greetings from JKPS. JKPS is a member of JK Group which makes it a rare business school in India that has a strong corporate backing right from its inception. The JK Organization, is one of the leading private sector groups in India, was founded more than 100 years ago. It has activities in diversified sectors. The companies in the group have a diverse portfolio, including automotive types & tubes, paper & pulp, cement, v-belts, oil seals, power transmission systems, hybrid seeds, woolen textiles, readymade apparels, sugar, food & dairy products, cosmetics, etc. s Keeping our tradition of imparting knowledge through meaningful and content rich research, training and interaction, we are organizing a *Faculty Development Programme (FDP*) on “National Workshop on Case Study” scheduled from 27-29, January 2011. We are sure that this Faculty Development Programme will be an excellent opportunity for the career development of your talented faculty members. May we, therefore request you to nominate faculty members from your esteemed institute to participate in this programme and gain valuable experience, which will enhance their teaching, research and aptitude skills. Kindly forward the nomination of your faculty members in the prescribed format by 15 January, 2011 and enable us to ensure necessary organizational arrangements. A line of early confirmation in this regard will be highly appreciated. For more details about the institute please visit our website www.jkps.edu.in. Please feel free for any query and mail us at makarandjaipur(a)gmail.com , makarand.upadhyaya(a)jkps.edu.in or contact at 09560198104 , 09413965890 Looking forward to see you at JKPS. With regards, *Dr. Makarand Upadhyaya* Workshop Convener -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIT Delhi Library Conducted Seminar on - Decision Making Techniques
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

Dear Colleagues The IIT Delhi Library conducted a Seminar on "Decision Making Techniques" on January 7, 2011. The Resource Person wasProf. Gopal C. Dorai, Professor of Economics, William Paterson University, New Jersey, USA. There was overwhelming response for this event and the Seminar Hall was packed with the audience especially the IIT Delhi students took the keen interest. Thanks and Regards, -- Dr. Nabi Hasan Deputy Librarian, Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016, India Phone - +91-11-2659-1452 (Work), 9560978667 (Mobile) FAX - +91-11-26596759 E-mail: nabihasan(a)gmail.com ; hasan(a)library.iitd.ac.in Web: http://web.iitd.ac.in/~library/about/hasan.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Palampur varsity wins the Best Library of the year 2010 Award
by Mailing List Admin 10 Jan '11

10 Jan '11

Date: Sat, 8 Jan 2011 01:12:07 -0800 (PST) From: Dr.Nabi Hasan <nabihasan72(a)yahoo.com> Dear colleagues It gives me immense pleasure to share with you all that my parent institution - Himachal Pradesh Agriculture University Library, Palampur Library has been awarded with the BEST LIBRARY OF THE YEAR 2010 AWARD at the India International Centre, New Delhi during December 30-31, 2010. The award was presented by Mr.Marzouk (Ambassador of the Republic of Tunisia) and Mr.Woldemarian (Ambassador of the Republic of Eritrea) at the World Management Congress. It is important to mention here that this Library is an ISO 9001:2000/2008 Certifiedsince longand was rated as one of the best automated library during one of the NATP/ICAR Workshops during 2003. Thanks and Regards -- Dr. Nabi Hasan Deputy Librarian, Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110016, India Phone - +91-11-2659-1452 (Work), 9560978667 (Mobile) FAX - +91-11-26596759 E-mail: nabihasan(a)gmail.com ; hasan(a)library.iitd.ac.in Web: http://web.iitd.ac.in/~library/about/hasan.html

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Students Seminar
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Seminar on Libraries and Cloud Computing Abstract :- Today the web is not only a collection of web sites, pages, and forms. It can host much more, including rich applications, public datasets, software interfaces, and customizable databases. Cloud computing is a useful abstraction, where an application or other capacity is made available over the internet as a service. The hardware/software behind this service is abstracted as a cloud. All needed is an internet connection and anything can be accessed in the cloud. In the light of above, libraries are not an exception to the changing times. Libraries have been adopting cloud-based solutions for different services including electronic journal access management, statistics tracking, digital library hosting, and even integrated library system hosting. This has allowed libraries to make strategic choices about the allocation of resources and to offer better service than in-house solutions. So the impact of cloud computing and its services on libraries will be highlighted. With the growing uptrend in hosted/proxy services, cloud computing has already started making inroads in offering e-information services management and access to these touted electronic libraries - library without walls and the hanging libraries on clouds have arrived here. http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=15267 http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=15248 Student Presenter: Alka Rani Singh Venue: DRTC Classroom Date : 10-01-11 Time : 2:00 PM All are cordially invited Devika P. Madalli Seminar Co-ordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Change odf Date for the National Seminar
by Susmita Chakraborty 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Dear LIS-Scholar, The date of the National Seminar on 'Implementation of ICT is changed from 4th to 2nd February. Please see the enclosed for 'Call for Papers' . Thanks & regards. Dr. Susmita Chakraborty Organising Secretary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Artilce request
by Francis Jayakanth 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Dear Members, One of our researchers is in need of the following article. Would appreciate if someone can either provide the article or point to the source where it is likely to be available: Geller W., and Sun T., "Influence of Alloy Additions on Hydrogen Diffusion in Iron and Contributions to the System Iron-Hydrogen", Arch. Eisenhuettenw, Vol 21, 1950, pp 423-430. Thanks for your attention. With best wishes, - Francis NCSI, IISc, Bangalore

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Message appearence
by Mailing List Admin 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 06:13:09 +0000 (UTC) From: Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay <psm_bu(a)india.com> Dear Admin My message (posted yesterday to your forum) has not appeared properly. I'm attaching it again for your action. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Lecturer (Sr.), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan, Burdwan - 713 104 (WB), India ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Bidyarthi I cannot help you in determing IF of the said journal but can help you to have an idea about the quality of the said journal on the basis of some other Bibliometric Indicators (better than the close indicator like IF). This small citation study carried on the honour of our friendship reveals following figures (based on open database Google Scholar <more comprehensive than WoS) and open bibliometric indicator H-index <more resonable than IF>); Infact i'm now exploring the possibilities of open citation framework (ofcourse alongside the main busines OSS and Open stamndards). Here we go........................ Happy New Year 2011........ ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Lecturer (Sr.), Department of Library and Information Science, University of Burdwan, Burdwan - 713 104 (WB), India ----------------------------------------------------------------------- "Journal of Economic Integration" Pub. By: Sejong University Query date: 1/5/2011 Summary: ------------------------------------------------ Years: 26 Papers: 633 Citations: 3898 Cites/paper: 6.16 Cites/year: 149.92 Authors/paper: 1.17 Authorship pattern -------------------------------- 540 paper(s) with 1 author(s) 79 paper(s) with 2 author(s) 13 paper(s) with 3 author(s) 1 paper(s) with 4 author(s) Bibliometric Indicators (Not age-old Imp Fact (close indicator!!! I hate it.) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------ h-index: 28 g-index: 47 hc-index: 19 hI-index: 20.63 e-index: 31.67 hI,norm: 27 hm-index: 26.33 (****Hirsch a=4.97, m=1.08; Contemporary ac=4.88; Cites/paper 6.16/2.0/0 (mean/median/mode); Authors/paper 1.17/1.0/1 (mean/median/mode)) Top ten papers (based on citations received) ----------------------------------------------------------------- Cites, Authors, Title, Year, Source, Publisher, ArticleURL ,CitesURL 186,"A Mattoo, R Rathindran…","Measuring services trade liberalization and its impact on economic growth: An illustration",2006,"… of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/4Q358PDD5KW32JFU.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=11316706572150702739&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&… &num=100" 143,"E Ianchovichina…","Trade liberalization in China's accession to WTO",2001,"Journal of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/A65XFY2QP61PWBKN.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=17060155040898965672&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&… &num=100" 124,"TL Walmsley…","Relaxing the restrictions on the temporary movement of natural persons: a simulation analysis",2005,"Journal of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/EQKDFJKQKW144XKD.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=11509666495339986192&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&… &num=100" 108,"D Boisso…","Economic distance, cultural distance, and openness in international trade: Empirical puzzles",1997,"Journal of EconomicIntegration","","","http://scholar.google.com/scholar?cites=13291295647467036765 &as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&hl=en&num=100" 93,"TW Hertel, T Walmsley…","Dynamic Effects of the"" New Age"" Free Trade Agreement between Japan and Singapore",2001,"… of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/N8P2NHRJA57AYXP9.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=10442754424234782412&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&… &num=100" 88,"GW Harrison, TF Rutherford…","Increased competition and completion of the market in the European Union: static and steady state effects",1996,"Journal of EconomicIntegration","","","http://scholar.google.com/scholar?cites=146008676132310955&a s_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&hl=en&num=100" 78,"Z Drabek…","The impact of transparency on foreign direct investment",2002,"Journal of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/148hekxl3092r4yh.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=1872520959114495212&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&h… num=100" 74,"D Piazolo","Trade Integration between Eastern and Western Europe: Policies Follow the Market",1997,"Journal of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/k6q32dv1q0dmgrww.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=3240783231521935906&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&h… num=100" 70,"A Esteradeordal, J Goto…","The New Regionalism in the Americas: the case of MERCOSUR",2001,"… of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/4UJE9RYM4BNN24X9.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=6564292876401534467&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&h… num=100" 62,"A Mattoo…","Regional agreements and trade in services: Policy issues",2004,"Journal of Economic Integration","SejongUniversity","http://sejong.metapress.com/index/NP4B10VK5HKDD39E.pdf","http://sch olar.google.com/scholar?cites=15406914877994058078&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&… &num=100" 62,"TJ Prusa","Pricing behavior in the presence of antidumping law",1994,"Journal of EconomicIntegration","econweb.rutgers.edu","","http://scholar.google.com/scholar?cites=6 810338014766212683&as_sdt=2005&sciodt=2000&hl=en&num=100" At 5 Jan 2011 07:41:49 +0000 (UTC) from Bidyarthi Dutta <bidyarthi.bhaswati(a)gmail.com>: Can anyone tell me the Impact Factor of "Journal of Economic Integration?" -- Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta Librarian Central Library St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) 30, Park Street Kolkata 700016 India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information Scientist in Assam University
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Vacancy in Assam University, Silchar 1. Information Scientist Pay band: Rs.15600-39100 + GP Rs.5400/- (PB 3) ii) Master’s degree with atleast 55% marks or its equivalent in Library & Information Science (M.Lib. or M.Lib. Inf. Science) and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) Age: Not above 35 years as on 30/12/2010. http://www.aus.ac.in/regularposts.html -- Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Assistant Librarian Rabindra Library (Central Library) Assam University. Silchar- 781011 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kindly flash this message in LIS-Forum
by Shilpi Verma 07 Jan '11

07 Jan '11

Dear AllDLIS, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedakar University is organizing Workshop on KOHA from 7th to 13th Feb 2011 in the department. Interest candidates can send their filled Regsitartion form along with Regsiatrion Fee on urgent basis.We are having limited no. of seats. The Selection criteria for the same will be on "FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS". So please register yourself as early as possible to avoid any inconvenience.The complete details along with registartion form can be accesed from University's Web Site:www.bbauindia.orgor by sending mail on these email ids:sksonker@yahoo.co.inshipoo.lko@gmail.commahawar67@gmail.comdlisc@sify.comThanks & RegardsShilpi VermaAsstt Prof.DLIScBabasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityVidya Vihar, Rai-bareli RoadLucknow-226025 (UP) INDIA  -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Full explanation: ‘Half-Life’ in the context of library materials. How is it calculated?
by Pawan Agrawal 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Dear library Professionals, You must have remember about a question asked in UGC NET exam last Sunday. We were asked a question about *half life in context of library material and its calculation*. As per the question it's indication was about library material and in that case we can not exclude books half life. I have browsed a lot on this question and received a lot on citation only. cited half life, citing half life, citation half life etc. which was covering only journal or periodicals half life. There was almost nothing on books or other library material. Some how I could get some hints of it and I though I must share it with all of you. I have prepared a short answer of this question which I feel would be useful for you. *Half life concept in Bibliometrics* Half life is a method though to be practical for evaluating the usefulness of specific library material examines citation half life (for journals) and use half life (for books and other material). Half life studies attempt to evaluate the length of time in which a journal or book is used, either as resources as indicated by citation, or physical use as indicated by circulation (books). Tsay (1998) examines journal or book “life” based on uses as demonstrated by citation or circulation. The premises “half life” in bibliometrics is to determine when half of all the active literature of a field has been published, or the time period that includes half of more of the references made. Short half life, whether citation based or use based which means more than 50% of the use or the citations occurred in a short period of time, implies “new volumes of a title are generally used more often than older volumes”. Half life studies may suggest which library resources are most used, but may also exaggerate use in that there are more publications now than previously. There have been suggestions that half life studies could identify which resources are least used, resulting in a list of items for considered for discontinuation of write off. Caution should be taken in applying such a plan; the mission of the institution, the orientation and the behavior of the users, and any possible other contributors to low use, such as inaccessibility, should be considered. 1995(9 citation or no item issued in a year) 1996 (6) 1997(7) 1998(6) 1999(7) 2000(7) 2001(7) 2002(3) 2003(7) 2004(5) 2005(7) 2006(2) 2007(5) 2008(2) 2009(2) 2010 (1) *Half life on the basis of Citation:* This can be achieved by subtracting the publication year of the source documents from the median publication year of the documents that cite the source document. We take an example of the data given above. Here, in this example citation data is given for a certain article which was published in 1994. In the table above the account of the citation received by the article from 1995 to 2010 is given. Total number of documents citing this article in period of 16 years is 83. It is also possible that total 83 documents are published during this period on the subject of the article published in 1994. Now If we take out median of the publication date of citing documents it will come 42, which is received in year 2000. Then, 2000 minus 1994 equals six years. So the half life of the article published in 1994 would be of 6 years. *Half life on the basis of circulation: *This can be achieved by subtracting the acquisition year of the source item from the median of issue years of the document. We can take an example again of the data given above. A resource acquired by a library in the year 1995. The statistics given above are of the circulation in the period of 16 years. Total number of issue of this book in period of 16 year is 83 and the median as similar of the above example comes 42, which is achieved in year 2000. Then, 2000 minus 1995 equals five year. So the half life of the item received in 1995 would be of 5 years. Comments are welcome -- Join hands, Join eLibrarian www.grou.ps/elibrarian Thanks and Regards ------ *Pawan R. Agrawal *Librarian Takshshila Centre for Learning Transpek Silox Industry Ltd. Kalali Road- Atladra Vadodara- 390012 Ph. 9376135580 http:\\www.grou.ps/elibrarian -- 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 sibsankar jana 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

plz convey the message. Dear sir/madam Kindly send the scan/digital/hard copy of the following articles: 1. Ergonomic considerations in information center design for knowledge workers: The basic and foremost requirement for effective knowledge management process / By Sibsankar Jana. Proceeding of IADIS International Conference e-Society 2006 2. Threats and protections of open sources in the changing context of digital environment: Some issues and observations / By Sibsankar Jana. Proceeding of National Conference on Initiatives in Library and Information Centers in the Digital Era 2006 3. Virulent software: A threat to online information in cyberspace in the changing context of digital library environment. / By Sibsankar Jana. Proceeding of NACLIN 2006 4. Open source software: The prominent face of Open Source Initiatives in the digital environment with special reference to Library and Information Center / By Sibsankar Jana. Proceeding of ILA Conference 2006 5. Cornell University digital library: A user friendly approach for modern online information services / By Sibsankar Jana. Proceeding of EMPI Digital Library National Convention 2007 6. Weblogs: The impact of a digital trend on libraries / By Sibsankar Jana. National Conference on Information Access Initiations and Rural India 2009 With regards Sibsankar Jana Assistant Librarian University of Kalyani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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temporary trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Applicatins are invited for Temporary project trainees at JRD tata Memorial library J.R.D. TATA MEMORIAL LIBRARY INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE BANGALORE-560 012 INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR TEMPORARY PROJECT TRAINEES Advertisement No.L/L-3A/2010 dated 28th April, 2010 Number of positions 1 Duration Up to march 2011. The duration will be extended on the availability of vacancy Qualifications: B.lib.Sc or dip in Library science or JOC in library science Emoluments: Rs 4000 Last date of receiving application: 12.1.2011 Chudamani Deputy Librarian, IISc, Bangalore -560012 -- 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] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg
by Mailing List Admin 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Date: Thu, 6 Jan 2011 08:35:00 +0530 From: RK_Panda <rkpanda1568(a)gmail.com> Dear friends, Still there is lack of comprehensive policy on loss of books in library, however right now the standard lines in this regard are only available in GFR that is applicable to govt library only. while fixing the responsiblility several facts should taken into account like available manpower in library to reduce the loss, duration / working hours of library, type of library user (children / adult), accessibility etc. best wishes, remain thank u On Wed, Jan 5, 2011 at 12:57 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:03:11 +0530 (IST) > From: kalpana miss <kalpanalib(a)yahoo.com> > > Mr. Prabhu, > > Kindly refer GFR(General Financial Rules) issued by Govt. of India about > physical verification of libraries. The rules are very clear it is " 5 books > per one thousand issued or consulted may be loss written off without the > responsibility of librarian. The costly books of value more than Rs. 1000/- > and rare books are not included for such losses, for which a board is need > to form. In case you have problem in getting goverment order, you may refer > swamy's compilation on GFR. For any refernce may contact > > Kalpana > Sr. Lib. & Information Officer, > DGS, Cabinet Secretariat, > New Delhi > 08010137224 > 09868156850 > --- On Tue, 4/1/11, Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > > From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >> >> Subject: [LIS-Forum] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg >> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >> Date: Tuesday, 4 January, 2011, 11:57 AM >> >> Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:47:24 -0800 >> From: Prabhu lis <prabhumlis(a)gmail.com> >> >> Dear Professionals: >> >> While doing the Stocck Verfication of our library >> collection, we found that some books were missing/lost. Is >> there any standing rules for replacing the lost books or is >> it that the loss should be made good by the Librarian? Pls >> send to me if you have any GO or norms for the same. >> >> >> -- M.Prabhu. >> Librarian >> United Institute of Technology >> G.Kovundampalayam, >> Coimbatore 641 021 >> Mobile: 9750399955 >> http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ >> http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com >> >> _______________________________________________ >> LIS-Forum mailing list >> LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >> http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >> > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > 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. > > -- Mr.R.K.Panda Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Gopalpur Military Station Odisha-7610052, India http://librarykvgopalpurms.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MANLIBNET 2010 Proceedings
by Lata Suresh 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Dear All The MANLIBNET 2010 conference volume” Knowledge Dissemination through Libraries and information Centres: Sharing Vision for the Future” is available at a discounted rate of Rs. 750/- including postage for libraries and personal collection. Those who want to buy the volume are requested to kindly send their order for procurement to Mrs. Lata Suresh, Institute of Health Management Research, 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport, Jaipur. The Demand Draft should be drawn in favor of IIHMR, Jaipur, payable at Jaipur. The MANLIBNET 2010 conference volume includes 67 full length papers that includes case studies, research reports, survey reports, trend reports and research reviews. The contents are broadly divided into six major areas for easy identification and analysis of the major facets of the convention. Starting from the emerging technologies in libraries to the best practices in libraries, benchmarking, web 2.0 tools and techniques, web resources, e-learning, social networking, quality of information, stress management, RFID etc. are covered in this volume. Limited copies are available hence rush your orders. -- Best wishes and regards Lata Suresh ============================= Manager- Library and Documentation Centre ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR) No.1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Ph : + 91 141 3924700-730 etx 727 Fax: + 91 141 3924738 URL : www.iihmr.org, http://www.facebook.com/#!/profile.php?id=712694941, http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/profile.php?id=1021736909 Email : lata(a)iihmr.org, suresh.lata(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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Invitation for NCSI-Net lecture – 8th JAN 2011
by Obaiah B 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net Lecture scheduled on 8th of January 2011 (second Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the Talk: Topic: POSITIVE ATTITUDE FOR CAREER Speaker: Dr. P.V.Raveendra, Professor, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore Date & Time: 08/01/2011 at 11.00 AM Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore About Speaker: Dr. PV Raveendra has done BE (Mechanical) and MBA, holds Doctorate degree on Finacial Services. Served many reputed engineering colleges in Bangalore in various Capacities. Authored two books on *Change and Knowledge management* and *Wealth creation through Entrepreneurship*. Coordinated various National and International workshops and attended number of Training programs. He has presented more than 10 papers in National Conferences. Published number of articles in leading national magazines like Silicon Times, HRM review, Training and Management. Presently he is serving as a Professor at MSRIT, Bangalore. Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators Regards Obaiah B. ATREE Royal Enclave, Shriramapura Bangalore-64 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in Library and Information Science – Goa University
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Dear Friends, The UGC-Academic Staff College of Goa University in collaboration with the Goa University Library conducts Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from March 30, 2011. Interested candidates can apply to the Director, Academic Staff College, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau, Panaji, Goa PIN 403 206. The prescribed application form is available at the Academic Staff College Website or under the url http://www.unigoa.ac.in/downloads/ascform.pdf Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Intra-Border Data Transfer
by Gautam Bharti 06 Jan '11

06 Jan '11

Dear Professionals, Can you please tell something about the Intra-Border Data Transfer.... -- Goutam Kumar Bharti Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu 08148369756, 09597387446 gautamkbharti(a)gmail.com gkbharti2003(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A CALL FOR PAPERS FOR EDITED BOOK
by M. Ram 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

DEAR FRIENDS AND PROFESSIONAL A EDITED BOOK ENTITLE "RECENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY SERVICES" WILL BE RELEASE AT NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “INFORMATION LITERACY SKILLS FOR LIBRARIANS IN DIGITAL ENVIRONMENT”(NCILSCLDE-2011)Organized by Dept. of Library and Information Science Aggarwal College,Ballabgarh-121004 FARDIBAD(February 26-27, 2011) It is requested kindly send original papers/articles on recent trends in library services till the 16th January 2011 only on the following e-mail address typed in Time New Roman font, size 12, with single space, references in MLA style and copyright transfer to the editors. mram721(a)rediffmail.com /ram1998(a)yahoo.com Thanking you Dr Mange Ram Deputy Librarian-Incharge Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed Univ) Dayalbagh, Agra-5 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Impact Factor of "Journal of Economic Integration?"
by Bidyarthi Dutta 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

Can anyone tell me the Impact Factor of "Journal of Economic Integration?" -- Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta Librarian Central Library St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) 30, Park Street Kolkata 700016 India -- 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] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg
by Mailing List Admin 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:03:11 +0530 (IST) From: kalpana miss <kalpanalib(a)yahoo.com> Mr. Prabhu, Kindly refer GFR(General Financial Rules) issued by Govt. of India about physical verification of libraries. The rules are very clear it is " 5 books per one thousand issued or consulted may be loss written off without the responsibility of librarian. The costly books of value more than Rs. 1000/- and rare books are not included for such losses, for which a board is need to form. In case you have problem in getting goverment order, you may refer swamy's compilation on GFR. For any refernce may contact Kalpana Sr. Lib. & Information Officer, DGS, Cabinet Secretariat, New Delhi 08010137224 09868156850 --- On Tue, 4/1/11, Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Date: Tuesday, 4 January, 2011, 11:57 AM > Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:47:24 -0800 > From: Prabhu lis <prabhumlis(a)gmail.com> > > Dear Professionals: > > While doing the Stocck Verfication of our library > collection, we found that some books were missing/lost. Is > there any standing rules for replacing the lost books or is > it that the loss should be made good by the Librarian? Pls > send to me if you have any GO or norms for the same. > > > -- M.Prabhu. > Librarian > United Institute of Technology > G.Kovundampalayam, > Coimbatore 641 021 > Mobile: 9750399955 > http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ > http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Re: [LIS-Forum] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 11:41:25 +0000 From: MN Seetharaman <mns27(a)hotmail.com> Dear Sri Prabhu, UGC has issued guidelines reg. physical stock verification of library books and write-off loss under certain limits of the books found rmissing or damaged during physical verification, provided the loss is not due to fraud, theft or negligence. The Physical Verification Committee has to make recommendations in this regard. The Librarian can not be held responsible unless he failed in his duties in not properly monitoring the issue and recall of books loaned to the users. In order to minimize the loss of books, you need to develop a good, computerized circulation system with provision for imposing fines for late or non-return of books by users. Please visit and study the modern library circulation systems in force in reputed libraries like NAL Bangalore, IISc, IIt Libraries and others. Best wishes M N Seetharaman Formerly, NAL Library & Information Centre > Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 11:57:57 +0530 > From: mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg > > Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:47:24 -0800 > From: Prabhu lis <prabhumlis(a)gmail.com> > > Dear Professionals: > > While doing the Stocck Verfication of our library collection, we found > that some books were missing/lost. Is there any standing rules for > replacing the lost books or is it that the loss should be made good by the > Librarian? Pls send to me if you have any GO or norms for the same. > > > -- > M.Prabhu. > Librarian > United Institute of Technology > G.Kovundampalayam, > Coimbatore 641 021 > Mobile: 9750399955 > http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ > http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Re: [LIS-Forum] what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg
by Mailing List Admin 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 12:38:34 +0530 From: kit kanpur <kitlibrary2009(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir, When I was in the college library, our college library committee had prepared a policy for library, Weeding/ Write-Off/Losses was part of library policy: 1. On receipt of a written request from the Chief Librarian, the Principle shall appoint two members from the faculty for weeding of outdated, worn-out and/or seriously damaged or mutilated books and other materials. They shall submit their recommendations to the competent authority (the Vice Chancellor) for the write-off of such materials. 2. The concerned site librarian shall submit complete bibliographic detail of all books/non-print materials damaged, and/or worn-out through fair wear and tear to the Chief Librarian after physical verification. The Chief Librarian shall forward the same report to the competent authority for write-off action. 3. Losses to the extent of 3% per annum of the available stock in an open access library shall be written off by the competent authority. 4. Losses to the extent of 2% per annum of the available collection of a close access or partially open access library shall be written off by the competent authority. 5. Losses written off by the competent authority shall be struck-off from the stock and the records of the library, including public catalogues, and transferred to the withdraw register indicating the authority under which the losses were written off. 6. The permanent irrecoverable loans of mutilated, damaged and worn-out books found to be beyond repairs during the physical verification of the library shall also be reported to the competent authority for write-off. 7. For the losses beyond 3%, the Library Staff will be jointly responsible to make up the loss in accordance with their official status. On Tue, Jan 4, 2011 at 11:57 AM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:47:24 -0800 > From: Prabhu lis <prabhumlis(a)gmail.com> > > Dear Professionals: > > While doing the Stocck Verfication of our library collection, we found that > some books were missing/lost. Is there any standing rules for replacing the > lost books or is it that the loss should be made good by the Librarian? Pls > send to me if you have any GO or norms for the same. > > > -- > M.Prabhu. > Librarian > United Institute of Technology > G.Kovundampalayam, > Coimbatore 641 021 > Mobile: 9750399955 > http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ > http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > -- Priyanka Srivastava Librarian J.K Cement, Kanpur.

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QUERY ON INTERNATIONAL PRINT JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION AS PER AICTE
by vinay channavenkatesh 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

Dear Mr. Subhash, If you are subscribing Online International journals through AICTE-INDEST consortium you need not subscribe to Print issues of the same. This is as per the AICTE notification Advt. No. : AICTE /PC/2(1)/2006. You can visit the following link for the detailed notification. http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Repository/ml.asp?Ref=VE9JQkcvMjAwNi8wMi8wMy… With Regards, Vinay. C Sr. Gr. Librarian, SJB Institute of Technology, BGS Health & Education City, Uttarahalli Main Road, Kengeri, Bengalooru-560 060. Off. Phone: 080-28605445 / 46, Mob: 9886811828 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC sponsored National Conference at Nagpur
by Ajay Kamble 05 Jan '11

05 Jan '11

Dear all, Annasaheb Gundewar College, Nagpur has organised UGC sponsored one day National conference on "Academic Librarianship in 21st Century : Challenges and Opportunities" to be held on 23rd January 2011. The sub-themes of the conference will be 1. Quality Management in Academic Libraries 2. Emerging Trends in Academic Librarianship 3. LIS curriculum development 4. Skills for 21st century Librarian 5. Human Resource Development in Academic Libraries 6. 100 years of librarianship in India 7. Funding Issues 8. Security Issues in Libraries 9. Reaching offsite and differently-able learners These are only indicatives. Authors are free to write on any relevant topics to the theme of the conference. Call for Papers : Authors are requested to submit paper through email in MS-Word-2003 along with two hard copies not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 150 words in A4 size with single column and single space in Ariel font 12 size, with margin of 1.25" on all sides to Organising Secretary(nitasharma258(a)yahoo.com) and Technical Advisor( hmangala(a)rediffmail.com) on or before 10th January 2011. Use 'Harvard style manual' for citing the references. Registration : Rs 200 (upto 15th January 2011) Rs 250 (after 15th January 2011) For more details, Please contact : -- 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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csi-eNewsletter dt. 1st Jan 2011
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

Dear all, The 17th issue (Volume 2. issue 1) of CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Jan 2011 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2011-01-01.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= CSI eNewsletter wishes its readers a Happy and Prosperous New Year -- How to Hang On to Your Job: Irreplaceable You -- Desktop Virtualization – 10 Mistakes to Avoid -- How to Make a Humanoid Robot Dance -- Video: The Private Cloud: Amazon, Google, ... and You! -- AT&T Position on IPv6: A White Paper for Enterprise Customers -- Seven rights of cloud computing service users -- Should Your Email Live In The Cloud? A Comparative Cost Analysis -- The Battle for Productivity-and the Tools You Need to Win It -- Best Practices for Provisioning for Development Databases -- Free subscription to “Solid State Technology” magazine -- Basics of Requirement Engineering -- Ten key mobile technologies for 2011 -- Gartner defines top 10 strategic technologies for 2011 -- Communication trends for 2011 -- 30 Ways to Detox Your Home and Body -- Characteristics of an Entrepreneur -- Business Presentation Primer -- Books: Web Technologies: Information Technology for Management; Hard-Knocks Communication: Thirty Six Timeless Rules for Success; The PMP Exam - How To Pass On Your First Try; Foundations of Algorithms -- Felix Scholarships for Indian Students 2011,UK -- Government of India funded projects for students -- Love & Marriage -- Quotes of Albert Einstein -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- IT Events: Call for Participation & Call For Papers -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2011-01-01 (Six Prizes to Win – Four Books and Two Awards of Rs. 500/- each) ================= 1. Name the e-learning venture recently launched by the former captain of Indian Cricket Team – Kris Srikanth. 2. Name the Time’s Person of the Year 2010. 3. ------ is the recently discovered worm that spies on and reprograms industrial systems and specifically targets Supervisory Control And Data Acquisition Systems which are used to control and monitor industrial processes. 4. Identify company whose tagline is “Quietly Brilliant” 5. Who had coined the term “cyberspace” Email your answers by 13th Jan 2011 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2011-01-01”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Oxford University Press (http://www.oup.co.in) & Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd (http://www.shroffpublishers.com) will present the books (Web Technologies, Information Technology for Management, Hard-Knocks Communication: Thirty Six Timeless Rules for Success, The PMP Exam - How To Pass On Your First Try) whose brief review appear in this issue. In all, there will be SIX prizes – TWO cash prizes of Rs. 500/- each and FOUR prizes of one book each. Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-12-16 ================================== WikiLeaks, Azim Premji, Adam, Check Point, Haryana Awards of Rs. 500/= each from SRA Systems: Mr. R. Jayakanthan from Chennai from Ms. Savitha Anilkumar from Bangalore. Books from Oxford University Press: “Supply Chain Management: Process, System, and Practice (Book with a CD)” to Mr. Shrenik Daklia from Rajnandgaon & “Mobile Computing” to Mr. P. Rajesh from Namakkal. Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd: “LAMP Programming for Professionals” (Book with CD & DVD) to Mr. R. Saranyaraj from Coimbatore & “Enhancing Soft Skills” to and Ms. P. Sharanya Raghav from Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need aticle
by Ajay Kum Sharma 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

Dear Library Professional, One of my research scholar urgently required the following article. please send soft copy of this article as early as possible so that he may refer this article for his research work. Title: Electrical Conduction Mechanism in Metal-ZrO2-Silicon Capacitor Structures Authors: Ming-Tsong Wang; Tsung-Hong Wang; ; Joseph Ya-min Lee Journal:Journal of the Electrochemical Society ; Vol. 152 No.3 Year 2005 [Pagn. G182-G185 ] 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 *********************************************************** 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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what is the proceedure for Loss of Books - reg
by Mailing List Admin 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2011 22:47:24 -0800 From: Prabhu lis <prabhumlis(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals: While doing the Stocck Verfication of our library collection, we found that some books were missing/lost. Is there any standing rules for replacing the lost books or is it that the loss should be made good by the Librarian? Pls send to me if you have any GO or norms for the same. -- M.Prabhu. Librarian United Institute of Technology G.Kovundampalayam, Coimbatore 641 021 Mobile: 9750399955 http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com

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Invitation for NCSI-Net lecture – 8th JAN 2011
by shivaram gowda 04 Jan '11

04 Jan '11

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net Lecture scheduled on 8th of January 2011 (second Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the Talk: Topic: POSITIVE ATTITUDE FOR CAREER Speaker: Dr. P.V.Raveendra, Professor, M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology, Bangalore Date & Time: 08/01/2011 at 11.00 AM Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore About Speaker: Dr. PV Raveendra has done BE (Mechanical) and MBA, holds Doctorate degree on Finacial Services. Served many reputed engineering colleges in Bangalore in various Capacities. Authored two books on *Change and Knowledge management* and *Wealth creation through Entrepreneurship*. Coordinated various National and International workshops and attended number of Training programs. He has presented more than 10 papers in National Conferences. Published number of articles in leading national magazines like Silicon Times, HRM review, Training and Management. Presently he is serving as a Professor at MSRIT, Bangalore. Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators With Best Regards Shivaram BS Sr. Tech. Officer ICAST, National Aerospace Laboratories Council for Scientific and Industrial Research 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] A query about copyright registration and ISBN for our publication
by Dr. Indira Koneru 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Dear Mr. Kishore Kumar, the following details may serve your purpose: ISBN Agency in India:Raja Rammohun Roy National Agency for ISBNAddress:Ministry of Human Resource Development Department of Higher Education A2/W 4, Curzon Road Barracks New Delhi -110001Phone:(+91 11) 2338 2436Fax:(+91 11) 2338 17 39Contact:G.R.RaghavendereMail:isbn@nic.in You can download the pro forma for registration from http://www.education.nic.in/isbn/isbnbrief.asp Regards,Indira-------------http://wikieducator.org/User:Indkon ---------------------------------------------------Dear Sir / Madam, > > I am working in a government organization which serves in the field of > publishing instructional media packages ( Books ) for industrial training > institutes. We want to go for copyright registration and ISBN for our > publications. > > Hence, kindly provide the information regarding agencies / consultancies > in Chennai > > Who can take up such assignments. > > With Regards, > > Kishore kumar > Librarian > Advanced Training Institute > Vidyanagar > Hyderabad ? 500 007 > Phone : 9866004977 > cvsskisorkumar(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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Students Seminar
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059 Seminar on CPM and PERT in Library Management Abstract: CloseCloseFrequently asked questions about RSS feeds In this seminar I am going to discusses two techniques of systems analysis, Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Techniques (PERT), and their place in library management. The techniques discussed can be used by library managers to structure various tasks and to ascertain start and finish dates and resource allocations. Introduction A project is a group of activities with a beginning and an end. Complex projects like for example moving a library etc require that multiple activities be carried out simultaneously. Critical Path Method (CPM) and Program Evaluation Review Techniques (PERT) are systematic techniques which can be used when there is N number of ways to achieve a particular objective. They enable the project manager to schedule and to manage successful completion of a project. Both techniques are widely used in the field of librarianship. The basic purpose of both techniques is to subdivide a complex project into a series of shorter independent tasks, and then to see which ones are crucial and necessary for the overall completion of the project crucial in the sense that any delay in a particular job results in a delay of the entire project. This seminar discuss the two techniques in detail while tracing the basic difference in approaches and their applications for Librarianship. Student Presenter : Mr. Shashi Bhushan Prasad Venue : DRTC Classroom Date : 5/1/2011 Time : 2:00 pm All are cordially invited. Devika P. Madalli Seminar Coordinator -- 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] A query about copyright registration and ISBN for our publication
by Mailing List Admin 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 14:57:29 +0000 From: MN Seetharaman <mns27(a)hotmail.com> Dear Sri Kumar, The following information taken from the website of Registrar of Copyrights, India, http://copyright.gov.in may answer your query: ============================================================================================================================================ The Copyright Office has been set up to provide registration facilities to all types of works and is headed by a Registrar of Copyrights and is located at B.2/W.3, C.R. Barracks, Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi- 110 003. The applications for registration of works can be filled at the counter provided at the Copyright Office from 2.30 P.M. to 4.30. P.M. from Monday to Friday. The applications are also accepted by post. On-line registration through �E-filing facility � has been provided from 8th September 2009, which facilitates the applicants to file applications at the time and place chosen by them ======================================================================================================================================= With best wishes, M N Seetharaman Fmr. Head, Library & Information Centre, NAL, Bangalore Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2010 11:50:01 +0530 From: mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] A query about copyright registration and ISBN for our publication Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:13:52 +0530 From: kishore chinni <cvsskisorkumar(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir / Madam, I am working in a government organization which serves in the field of publishing instructional media packages ( Books ) for industrial training institutes. We want to go for copyright registration and ISBN for our publications. Hence, kindly provide the information regarding agencies / consultancies in Chennai Who can take up such assignments. With Regards, Kishore kumar Librarian Advanced Training Institute Vidyanagar Hyderabad � 500 007 Phone : 9866004977 cvsskisorkumar(a)gmail.com

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Two vacancies in DNA-Daily News & Analysis
by Dipti C 03 Jan '11

03 Jan '11

Dear All, There are two openings at DNA – Daily News & Analysis, India's fastest growing English newspaper. DNA is looking for dynamic, computer and net savvy Library & Information Science professionals for Research N Archives (RNA) which is the Digital Archives Management and Content Syndication division of the company. The placements are in Mumbai and Bangalore. *Pre-requisite*: Masters Degree in Library & Information Science with 2-4 years experience. Excellent English language skills, Communication skills, Current Affairs & General Knowledge are a must-have. Work experience in a digital library/special library and proven IT skills will be given preference. Position: Officer Remuneration: 2.4 lakh per annum Interested candidates may mail their CV within one week to rna(a)dnaindia.netmentioning "Vacancy in DNA Mumbai" for Mumbai post and “Vacancy in DNA Bangalore” for Bangalore post in the subject line. Local candidates will be given preference. Thanks & Regards, Dipti Kumari Chaurasia DNA- Research N Archive Diligent Media Corporation Ltd DNA, Prestige Solitaire, Ground Floor 6, Brunton Road, Off M G Road Bangalore - 560025 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in IASE
by Veeru 02 Jan '11

02 Jan '11

Dear Professionals, LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN / COLLEGE LIBRARIAN *1.* Librarian *iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work.* *ii. Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC.* *For more details please visit:* ***http://www.iaseuniversity.org.in/download/advt_eligibility_criteria.pdf* ***http://www.iaseuniversity.org.in/* i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record set out in these Regulations. ii. At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a university library or eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian. 6 iv. Desirable: A M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/information science / documentation/achieves and manuscript-keeping. * * *2. Assistant Librarian/ College Librarian* * * *i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library.* -- *with regards Virupaksh BH Senior Research Fellow, University Library, University of Agricultural Science, GKVK, Bangalore**,* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Implementation of ICt in LIC at DLIS, North Bengal University
by Susmita Chakraborty 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

Dear LIS Scholar, , *Greetings from North Bengal University, Darjeeling, WB, India!* * * *WISH YOU a HAPPY 2011 - full of insight, innovation and immense joy.* We are organising a National Seminar on 4th Feb 2011(Friday) at DLIS, North Bengal University. Please send Abstract/Paper on *' Implementation of ICT in Libraries/Information Centres'* and its sub-areas by 10th Jan'2011 to * seminar.dlis.nbu(a)gmail.com*. *Tentative areas* (but not exclusive) are listed below: 1. *Implementation of ICT in Different Types of Libraries* 1.1 Implementation of ICT in Public Libraries 1.2 Implementation of ICT in Academic Libraries 1.3 Implementation of ICT in Special Libraries *2.* *Use of Web Technologies in LIC* 2.1 Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 2.3 Folksonomy and other User Participation Area 2.4 Social Networking 2.5 Other Areas *3.* *Library Automation & Library Management Software* 3.1 Using Network Backbone in Libraries 3.2 Use of Open Source Software 3.3 Use of Proprietary Software 3.4 Protocols and specifications for ICT Implementation *4.* *Implications of ICT in the Contemporary Library Arena* 4.1 Social Implications 4.2 Psychological Implications 4.3 Economic Implications 4.4 Health & Hygienic Implications 4.5 Other Implications Any constructive suggestion regarding the seminar is very welcome. Please send paper/abstract by *10th Jan.* 2011 to * seminar.dlis.nbu(a)gmail.com* For queries and suggestions please contact: Dr. Susmita Chakraborty Organising Secretary, NaSIILIC 2011 (M) 0-9830710918 Email: *seminar.dlis.nbu(a)gmail.com; *susmitachakraborty94(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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IASLIC 28th Conference 2011
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 01 Jan '11

01 Jan '11

IASLIC 28th Conference 2011 Venue Kashmir University, Srinagar Theme Library Vision 2020 SIG I: Institutional Digital Repositories SIG II : Change Management Tentative Dates : October 10-13, 2011 Wishing You and Your Family a very Warming, Happy, Charming and Prosperous New Year 2011 -Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Joint Secretary, IASLIC Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE journals
by subhash khode 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Dear library professinals, If our institute is subscribing IEEE journals via INDEST then also we have to subscribe print and international journals as per AICTE norms or not? Thanking you Subhash Khode MIT, Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A query about copyright registration and ISBN for our publication
by Mailing List Admin 31 Dec '10

31 Dec '10

Date: Thu, 30 Dec 2010 14:13:52 +0530 From: kishore chinni <cvsskisorkumar(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir / Madam, I am working in a government organization which serves in the field of publishing instructional media packages ( Books ) for industrial training institutes. We want to go for copyright registration and ISBN for our publications. Hence, kindly provide the information regarding agencies / consultancies in Chennai Who can take up such assignments. With Regards, Kishore kumar Librarian Advanced Training Institute Vidyanagar Hyderabad � 500 007 Phone : 9866004977 cvsskisorkumar(a)gmail.com

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Inaugural function of Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) Monthly Lectures and Felicitation to LIS Achievers
by Babu Rajendra 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KALA) invites you to the Inaugural function of KALA MONTHLY LECTURES AND FELICITATION TO LIS ACHIEVERS Prof. H A Ranganath Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore Inaugurates Prof. M R Doreswamy. MLC Founder-Secretary, PES Institutions, Bangalore. Will be the Chief Guest Prof. V G Talawar Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore. Presides LIS Achievers to be Felicitated Dr. R Shivanna Dy. Librarian (Rtd.), Bangalore University, Bangalore. Prof. D Shivalingaiah Registrar, Tumkur University, Tumkur. Date: 2nd January 2011 Time: 10.00 am Venue: Auditorium, City Central Library, Hampinagar (RPC Layout), Bangalore. You are cordially invited, please also bring your friends to make this program a success. Thanks and Regards, Rajendra Babu H General Secretary Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender of this email immediately. You should not copy, use or disseminate the information contained in the email. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Capco. http://www.capco.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy and Prosperous New Year 2011
by Shantanu Ganguly 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Magnanimous New Year 2011. May Almighty..shower you with Good Health, Wealth and Strength for all your future endeavours. This video is dedicated to you... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zNuHTG6TRfw -- With best regards *Shantanu Ganguly, PhD* Fellow, Librarian and Area Convenor Library and Information Center Knowledge Management Division TERI India Habitat Center Complex Lodhi Road New Delhi - 110003 Tel: 011-24682100/2111 (Extn 2763) ----------------------------------------------------------------- A-67, Chittaranjan Park, First Floor New Delhi-110019 Tel (R): 011-26272596 (M): 9811330235 Email: sganguly67(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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