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Half life for library materal: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 93, Issue 20
by Librarian 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Dear Pawan ji, You did a very good effort and explain the topic in an easy way. Hope it will be helpful to every library professionals I also searched on the same topic and get some similar articles, but your explanation is best among them Thanking you With best regards, Ram Laut Tyagi Information Resource, Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd., 423/P/A/GIDC, Sarkhej Bavla Highway, Moraiya, Ahmedabad, Gujarat-382210 (India) Phone: +912717660100, Etn.246 -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2010 2:21 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 93, Issue 20 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Students Seminar (drtc(a)isibang.ac.in) 2. Full explanation: ?Half-Life? in the context of library materials. How is it calculated? (Pawan Agrawal) 3. Indian IRs which are not listed in ROAR (Shivraj Thorat) 4. Vacancy for the post of libraria (js vijaya) 5. Re: Are we able to maintain the quality of International Conference in LIS? (library) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 14:52:01 +0530 From: drtc(a)isibang.ac.in To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Students Seminar Message-ID: <1ecf2e7a41a76eda84726eefec8dd223.squirrel(a)mail.isibang.ac.in> Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore ? 560059 Seminar on Search Engines: A Comparative Study Abstract: We are living in the age of information explosion. Mainly electronic environment and WWW is responsible for this information explosion. In the present situation, to get right information at right time from this heap of information, is very tedious job. To do the job a little easier search engine came into existence. Today information seekers are heavily dependent on these search engines to satisfy their information need. But the problem is, their are several search engines present and most of users do not know how to use them effectively. In this seminar we will discuss on different types of search engine and their working in general, also we will throw some light on the features of good search engine. At last we will try to compare some of todays popular search engines based on certain characteristics. Student Presenter : Sudipta Biswas Venue : DRTC Classroom Date : 30/12/2010 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. ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 17:18:03 +0530 From: Pawan Agrawal <pawanagrawal4u4u(a)gmail.com> To: elibrarian <elibrarian(a)googlegroups.com>, mlosc <mlosc(a)googlegroups.com>, libtech(a)yahoogroups.com, adinetyuva(a)googlegroups.com, LIS-Forum <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, lislforum(a)gmail.com Subject: [LIS-Forum] Full explanation: ?Half-Life? in the context of library materials. How is it calculated? Message-ID: <AANLkTinxmf8BHgVomuu5qYS63H5M0gVJ0NhH-6W0P3au(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Are we able to maintain the quality of International Conference in LIS?
by Mailing List Admin 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

It is good to see that a debate has been opened up on this issue, though to my mind it has been long overdue. I would, however, like to go deep and would like to understand the reason for such a spate of seminars and conferences. There are two aspects of this issue - one is the frequency of seminars and the other is the quality of papers. Regarding the frequency of seminar happenings I have a question. That is, by organizing seminars/conferences does one get extra points in her/his CV? If, during assessment and promotion, one can earn extra points by showing that s/he has organized a seminar/conference, then the driving force of such seminars/conferences is not entirely professional. Regarding the quality of paper - quality of papers rises when such papers are empirical research driven. Unless theories are tested in practice, knowledge cannot expand and without such tested knowledge, most papers would look same. It need not be a research at doctoral study level. One can do small research in her/his library. Instead, most of the time, we find papers which are mini-text books - on topics such as RFID, knowledge management. Very few try to experiment how the concept of knowledge management can be tested in libraries and the benefit out of it. Regards, Swati Bhattacharyya -------------------------------------------------- Librarian Indian Institute of Management Joka Diamond Harbor Road Calcutta - 700104 Phone: 091-33-24678300 Extn: 416 FAX: 091-33-2467-8062 Email: swati @iimcal.ac.in -------------------------------------------------- > Thanks to Mr.Susanta Kumar Pathy and Thaty dada, > > I am also of the same opinion that we are, now, organizing so many > seminars > that the next is knocking the door hardly the proceedings of preceding > seminar is read or digested. One can encounter many librarian-presenters > of > last seminars with papers on library organization, but in their own > library > the self-professed phenomenon is absent; rather it is disheveled. > > D R Meher > > Librarian, OUAT, Bhubaneswar > > > On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Rajendra Kumar Thaty > <pitam97(a)gmail.com>wrote: > >> Dear All, >> A pinching arrow rightly sent forth from some one who is quality >> conscious like many of us. I have a similar opinion for National >> Conferences too. It is so easy to write a paper for a conference >> now-a-days. one of the causes is the 'publish or perish' rule of the >> organizations. Even periodicals are facing the same problem. Some of >> the periodicals will close their shops if they start looking for >> really qualitative articles. This needs a debate. >> >> Let me invite a very honest answer from all of you. How many of us, >> who send papers regulaly to journals and conferences and get them >> published profusely, have the guts to get the paper circulated in >> lis-forum and other fora like this seeking comments from all so that >> it can be improved? I do not remember anyone to have done so at least >> in India. But that would be a great practice - perhaps most of you >> will agree with me - for enhancing the quality of our publications. >> >> Can we do so for PhD theses also? Is Prof Kapil Sibal listening? >> >> If we have open access journals and open access archives, why not open >> access seminars, symposia and conferences? What about >> teleconferencing? If sight-seeing is important, may be we can demand >> for more frequent LTC so that the money earmarked for attending >> seminars can go to the LTC account to make it more enjyable for the >> family. >> >> Well I think I have given enough food for thought. >> >> Thanks >> >> Rajendra Thaty >> University Librarian, Sambalpur University >> >> >> On 12/8/10, sushanta kumar pathy <skpathy(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: >>> Dear Professional(s),It is seen that for the last 4/5 years we in >> India >>> organised so many International Conference in the field of Library >> & >>> Information Science, many more are coming and more will come in >> future. >> In >>> this regard I would like to discuss few points as mentioned below:1. >>> Although this kind of international conference promotes many >> activities >>> including interaction, debate, resource sharing, exchange of ideas, >> writing >>> articles etc. Is it the right time to organise this many international >>> conference?2. Is it justified to have International Conference by the >> same >>> institutes/body every year? Don't we degrading the value of >> International >>> conference?3. If so, why don't we regulating the system through our >>> associations, body etc? Why not in 3/4yrs on rotation?4. Are the >> quality >> of >>> papers accepted for the international conferences are of high >> standard?I >>> think this is the right time that we should discuss the above topic >> and I >>> invite all the great professionals to con! >>> tribute their ideas/ pros and cons.Thanking youSushanta Kumar >>> PathyCentral Library,Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), >>> BhubaneswarSamantapuri (Rear-side of Hotel Swosti Plaza)Bhubaneswar- >> 751013, >>> ODISHAEmail: >>> spathy@iitbbs.ac.inOffice:0674-2306292www.iitbbs.ac.inwww.iitbbs.gov.in >>> -- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> >>>

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Vacancy for the post of libraria
by js vijaya 30 Dec '10

30 Dec '10

Dear All, Call for applications for the post of Librarian, Centre for the Study of Culture and Society, Bangalore Applications are invited for the post of LIBRARIAN at Centre for the Study of Culture and Society (CSCS). Essential Requirements: 1. Postgraduate qualification in Library and Information Science or Associateship in Information Science or equivalent degree from a recognized university. 2. 4-6 years experience in a library. 3. Competence in the use of computers and software for library and information technology. Knowledge on KOHA and D-space is an added advantage. 4. Communication skills for effective interaction with information service providers, user community, and for engaging in inter-institutional partnerships. Job description: The librarian should have the ability to maintain the relevance of the CSCS library in this fast-changing world in which modes of access to information are continually and rapidly evolving. The responsibilities of the Librarian include, but are not limited to, the following: a) Managing the day-to-day functioning of the library and its staff, interaction with user community to continue and update journal subscriptions and book collection; interaction with print and electronic information service providers, making financial projections and working towards the target goals. b) With the Institute’s requirements in view, initiating necessary action to modernize and/or strengthen the structures to facilitate the research of the Institute. c) To strengthen the Institute’s current active role in inter-institutional consortia and professional bodies, coordinating their activities, and liaising with local and national institutes’ libraries for exchange of information and for resource sharing. d) For more information about the CSCS please logon to www.cscs.res.in How to apply: The application submitted for consideration should include a bio-data, record of qualifications, a resume emphasizing relevant academic and work experience. Applications should be submitted to Mr. M.P. Nagaraj, Administrative Officer, on email: admin(a)cscs.res.in. Last date for receiving applications is 7th January 2010. Shortlisted candidates will be interviewed in the second week of January. The selected candidate is expected to join the institution by late January 2011. Should you have any further queries please contact: M.P. Nagaraj Administrative Officer Centre for the Study of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Phone: 91-80-2642 3266/ 67 /68 Fax: 91-80-2642 3002 Email: admin(a)cscs.res.in Vijayalakshmi J S e-mail:jsvijaya@yahoo.com; vijayajs(a)gmail.com Contact No: 9448954975 / 080-26677160 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian IRs which are not listed in ROAR
by Shivraj Thorat 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

Dear Professional I need a list of Institutional Repositories from India which are not listed in ROAR. i think one had worked out on this. Kindly send me above -- Regards Mr. Shivraj Thorat Librarian BVDU, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune-38 -- 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 29 Dec '10

29 Dec '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Seminar on Search Engines: A Comparative Study Abstract: We are living in the age of information explosion. Mainly electronic environment and WWW is responsible for this information explosion. In the present situation, to get right information at right time from this heap of information, is very tedious job. To do the job a little easier search engine came into existence. Today information seekers are heavily dependent on these search engines to satisfy their information need. But the problem is, their are several search engines present and most of users do not know how to use them effectively. In this seminar we will discuss on different types of search engine and their working in general, also we will throw some light on the features of good search engine. At last we will try to compare some of todays popular search engines based on certain characteristics. Student Presenter : Sudipta Biswas Venue : DRTC Classroom Date : 30/12/2010 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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Students Seminar
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560 059 Seminar on On the six degrees of separation Abstract Networks are everywhere. We find them in trade markets, underlying the Internet and the World Wide Web, in gene and protein sequences, and in social settings. This seminar focuses on a characteristic of networks called degrees of separation. We explore the classical theory behind this characteristic, the earliest of the experiments that led to an elucidation of the same, and how modern-day networks exhibit the phenomenon. Student Presenter : Debayan De Venue : DRTC Classroom Date : 29/12/2010 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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Please ciculate the msg for Workshop on Koha
by Shilpi Verma 28 Dec '10

28 Dec '10

DLIS, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow is going to organize a 07 days workshop on KOHA from 7th to 13th Feb. 2010 in the Info-tech lab of the department. Those desire to attend the programme are requested to contact the undersigned for further details.   Email-Id: dlisc@sify.comshipoo.lko@gmail.com mahawar67@gmail.comPh:0522-2440541 With RegardsShilpi VermaAsstt Prof.DLIScBabasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar UniversityVidya Vihar, Rai-bareli RoadLucknow-226025   -- 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] Are we able to maintain the quality of International Conference in LIS?
by sureshn＠tafe.co.in 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Most of our high profiled conferences are gauged by the venue, freebies, delegation fees, invitees (in this order) - not by the contributors/ contributions. It is the reality, which many of our organizers won't agree. Organisers credentials are on how much amount s/he can bring in as sponsorship? As regards to adding value to CV - yes, this need to be included in your resume. If someone does it well, what's the harm in adding it to the CV.? Whatever may be the quality of the Seminar/ Conference, making it happen is in fact tedious. And unless you are a person of substance, you can't accomplish it in a satisfactory manner. KM is an interesting area which is in vogue - people speak more and do less ... Library community, to which even I belong, should be looking for something very appropriate - besides, KM - open access software; IPR; presentation skills, softskills and things which add value to their profession and thereby the parent organisations respect the personnel in the field of Librarianship. Regards, Suresh D Nair Chennai (India) Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:57:28 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Are we able to maintain the quality of International Conference in LIS? Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.64.1012221357090.28367(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed It is good to see that a debate has been opened up on this issue, though to my mind it has been long overdue. I would, however, like to go deep and would like to understand the reason for such a spate of seminars and conferences. There are two aspects of this issue - one is the frequency of seminars and the other is the quality of papers. Regarding the frequency of seminar happenings I have a question. That is, by organizing seminars/conferences does one get extra points in her/his CV? If, during assessment and promotion, one can earn extra points by showing that s/he has organized a seminar/conference, then the driving force of such seminars/conferences is not entirely professional. Regarding the quality of paper - quality of papers rises when such papers are empirical research driven. Unless theories are tested in practice, knowledge cannot expand and without such tested knowledge, most papers would look same. It need not be a research at doctoral study level. One can do small research in her/his library. Instead, most of the time, we find papers which are mini-text books - on topics such as RFID, knowledge management. Very few try to experiment how the concept of knowledge management can be tested in libraries and the benefit out of it. Regards, Swati Bhattacharyya -------------------------------------------------- Librarian Indian Institute of Management Joka Diamond Harbor Road Calcutta - 700104 Phone: 091-33-24678300 Extn: 416 FAX: 091-33-2467-8062 Email: swati @iimcal.ac.in -------------------------------------------------- The information contained and transmitted by this EMAIL is proprietary to TAFE and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this E-MAIL may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SRF required for ICAR eGRANTH Project, Walk in Interview on Jan. 11, 2011
by Dr.Nabi Hasan 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur- 176 062 (HP) University Library ' 01894-230361; 01894-283-181-187, 193-197 (EPABX);Fax- 01894-230361 E-Mail: library(a)hillagric.ernet.in Web: http://hillagric.ernet.in No. QSD./Lib./CSKHPKV/ Dated: Palampur, the Fellowship Notice ICAR has sanctioned a Project, e-GRANTH, vide Memo No. 30 47)/2009/Library/NAIP/O&M dated 15.5.2009. CSK. H.P. Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur and this Library is Consortia Partner of this project. The details of the post is given below. Designation No.of posts Qualifications Monthly Salary Sr. Research Fellow 1 Essential Qualification & Experiences: Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/documentation With first Division or 60% marks or equivalent grade points average from a recognized University. Rs.12,000/- PM + HRA Application along with the CV are invited on plain paper by the undersigned for the above position of contractual basis. The Walk-in interview will held on 11-01-2011 at 11.00 AM in the office of the undersigned. No separate interview letter will be sent for attending the interview.Applicant may send their application and CV in advance to the undersigned by post or by e-mail to: devwaliacopi(a)gmail.com, before the date of Walk-in-interview. The post is co-terminus with the project . Upper age limit is 35 years with relaxation of 5 years for women/SC/ST and 3 years for OBC. The candidates are required to produce original certificates and attested testimonials at the time of interview . No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Link for the Ad: http://www.hillagric.ernet.in/library/Text%20Files/_vti_cnf/ScannedImage-25… Librarian University Library Copy to: (1) All the Heads of Departments, CSKHPKV, Palampur (HP) (2) All the Satautory Officers in the CSKHPKV, Palampur, Distt. Kangra (H.P) (3) All the Associate Directors in the CSKHPKV (4) The Registrar, Dr. Y.S Parmar University of Hort. & Forestry, Nauni, Solan (HP) (5) The Registrar , HPU, Summer Hill, Shimla-5 (HP) (6) The Registrar PAU Ludhiana ( Punjab) (7) SVC/PS to the Vice Chancellor, CSKHPKV, Palampur (8) The Director IHBT (CSIR), Palampur (HP) (9) Registrar CCSHAU Hisar, Haryana 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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Call for Participant ICLAM 2011
by NRC-NIFT 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

*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:* * * v *Papers in sessions: *Thematic sessions of presentation of written papers with power point presentations. v *Demonstrations:* Demonstrations of hands-on applications / techniques with or without power point presentations can be presented in special sessions for Art Libraries and Museums. v *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 * v Registration fee includes conference kit, tea, lunch, copy of proceedings and dinner, whenever planned. v Registration fee is non-refundable. v Substitutes are permitted. v Registration fee does not include accommodation. v Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly filled and payment is received in full. v Students can participate by sending their form through their institution. * * *Mode of payment:* * * v 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 *Ms.Nandini Dutta* 011-26542146/7 * * *Email ids :* *iclam2011(a)gmail.com; **nrc.nift(a)gmail.com; delhirc(a)gmail.com* -- National Institute of Fashion Technology (Deptt: National Resource Centre) Head Office, Hauz Khas New Delhi - 110 016 Ph: 011-26542002, 26542004, 26542147 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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help for article
by Binod Yadav 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Dear professional/ colleagues, I am requesting you for the given article. Journal: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Year,Volume, Issue- 1990 Aug; 36(4) Pages: 192-5 Article Title: Association between weight for age and mid-upper arm circumference measurement: finding from Malawi. Thanking and wishing you a very happy new year 2011. Yours Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARIAN VACANCY AT ICWA, NEW DELHI
by Abhishek Verma 27 Dec '10

27 Dec '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this link to lis-forum ... http://www.icwa.in/pdfs/AddLibPost.pdf Post_Librarian Org._Indian Council of World Affairs Location_New Delhi -- *Abhishek Verma* Who's Who Cell, Parliament Library Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi ** <wwc-lss(a)sansad.nic.in> -- 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 Veeru 26 Dec '10

26 Dec '10

Dear Professional, If anybody has the following article, I request you to kindly provide a copy its very urgent. * Title*: Knowledge Discovery in the Digital Library: access tools for mining science *Authors*: Bernard Dumouchel1, Jeffrey Demaine2 * Source*: Information Services and Use<http://iospress.metapress.com/content/103157/?p=957e0e62008f4b24b5c2e75659c…> Volume 26, Number 1/2006<http://iospress.metapress.com/content/fgeauk09r6ky/?p=957e0e62008f4b24b5c2e…> *http://iospress.metapress.com/content/fj6cry58letknmek/* -- *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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Library Social Media Sites
by jasim s 24 Dec '10

24 Dec '10

What are all the factors that should keep in mind while creating library social media sites?.BellaOnline's Library Sciences<http://www.bellaonline.com/site/librarysciences> Editor opines..read at http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art70003.asp * *-- Jasimudeen.s Professional Assistant(Library) MG University Kottayam "*Life<http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416542744?tag=acatlif-20&camp=213381&creative=390…>is like a book <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book>: what matters is how good it is, not how long it is".....* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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marketing of information in library and informaton scince
by shivani nayak 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

To I am student of M.phill in LIS and I working a disseration on the topice "Marketing of information product and service in lis in Indore University" Please kindly send a some full text article on this subject i obesily for this suppot. thanks Mrs. shivani nayak Student of M.phill in LIS Indore( M.P.) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Book
by M. Anisur Rahman 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

*Title: Use of ICT in the University Libraries of Bangladesh* *Author: Md Anisur Rahman & Amit Kumar Bandyopadhyay* *Product Details* ·*Paperback:* 312 pages · *Price:* US$ 104 ·*Publisher:* LAP LAMBERT Academic Publishing (December 20, 2010) ·*Language:* English ·*ISBN-10:* 3838328825 ·*ISBN-13:* 978-3838328829 ·*Source:* www.amazon.com/Use-ICT-University-Libraries-Bangladesh/dp/3838328825/ref=sr… *Book Description:* The marriage of computer and communication technology has brought revolution in the information world. The libraries of the advanced countries have quickly adopted the new technologies and changed themselves accordingly. But the transformation has not been so easy for the libraries of the developing countries. The situation is no different with Bangladesh. This book reports the result of a research study to find out the problems and prospects of the University Libraries of Bangladesh in using ICT. A preliminary survey was conducted among all the Universities and the final in-depth survey is done among top ranked 22 Universities. The study covers literature review, growth and development of university libraries in global and local perspectives, development of IT and their usage in the libraries, a detailed analysis of the situation of the University Libraries of Bangladesh and finally presents a precise summary of findings, conclusion and recommendations. The book can provide a guideline to all stake holders of the university libraries of the developing countries to take necessary measures to improve the existing services of the university libraries *Author:* *Dr. Md. Anisur Rahman* worked as a Deputy Director, Library & Information Division, Northern University Bangladesh; Senior Information Officer/Librarian in ICDDR,B; faculty member, Dept. of LIS, Darul Ihsan University. He holds BA & MA in LIS, University of Dhaka & PhD from the University of Burdwan, India. Email: anis.lisbd(a)gmail.com * * *Dr. Amit Kumar Bandyopadhyay*, Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, University of Burdwan, India. Graduated from Calcutta University, did BLISc, MLISc and PhD from Jadavpur University, India. Teaching LIS since 1988, before which worked in INSDOC and RRRLF. Authored three books and nearly 50 articles. Email: a*mitkrb(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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Article requested
by Binod Yadav 23 Dec '10

23 Dec '10

Dear Sir/colleagues, Please provide me the articles whose details is given for your convenience. . Details:- Journal: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics Article: Association between weight for age and mid-upper arm circumference measurement: findings from Malawi Issue: 1990 Aug; 36(4): 192-5 Hoping your quick response. Thanking and wishing you a very Happy new Year 2011 Yours Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position of Director at the American Center Library
by Mailing List Admin 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Date: Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:23:13 +0530 From: KOTI Raghavan <ksragav(a)hotmail.com> Dear Members: The American Center Library, Chennai is looking for a new director as the present director, Mr. M. K. Jagadish is retiring by the end of this month. The position has been notified on the website of the US Consulate, http://chennai.usconsulate.gov/job_opportunities.html Regards, Raghavan Dr. K. S. Raghavan Professor, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore 560 059 Tel: +91-80-28483002 to 28483006 Ext. 492 Fax: +91-80-28484910

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Article request
by Manas Samanta 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Dear All Happy winter session and Christmas day. Following journal articles needed in your Organization. *Wear* i) Vol. 254(10), 2003, pp. 1001-1009 ii) Vol. 268 (5-6), 2010, pp. 751-755 iii) Vol. 266 (5-6), 2009, pp. 523-526 iv) Vol. 266(3-4), 2009, pp. 482-487 If softcopy is available please mail to msamanta(a)nmlindia.org . with regards Manas Samanta. msamanta(a)nmlindia.org Technical Assistant National Metallurgical Laboratory(CSIR). Jamshedpur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advt. IIM-INDORE
by Manas Samanta 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

All LIS professional pl. follow the link http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/corporates/regular-positions.php for Librarian Post. Regards Manas Samanta NML, Jamshedpur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by Md Sohail AKGIM/AMU 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Dear Library Professionals, If anybody has the following article, I request you to kindly provide a copy. The below mentioned article for your convenience.. “Evaluation and Measurement of User Satisfaction with Web-Based Information Systems at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh: An Empirical Study" has published in the first issue of "SALIS Journal of Information Management and Technology".Vol.1 No.1 The first issue was released at 6th March 2010. It would be highly appreciated if anyone sends this either in hard or soft copy. Thanks and regards. -- Md Sohail Assistant Librarian Ajay Kumar Garg Institute of Management, Ghaziabad, UP sohail(a)akgim.edu.in www.sohailmlib.blogspot.com Mobile No# +918802114646, +917428098317 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article urgently
by Binod Yadav 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Dear Colleague, Please provide the given article. Journal: Journal of Tropical pediatrics Article: Association between weight for age and mid-upper arm circumference measurement: findings from Malawi. IssueNo.: 1990 Aug;36(4):192-5. Author: Shrestha RM, Tyson S, Selenje L. Look forward to your response Thanking you, -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PLEASE DONATE TWO QUESTIONS
by Swati Bhattacharyya 22 Dec '10

22 Dec '10

Dear Colleagues, What kind of questions regarding established library practices do appear in your mind when you carry on routine works in your library? What keeps you anxious/worried when you contemplate to introduce something new in your library? Are you looking for answers to some questions related to operation/management/improvement of your library? If you have questions as above, please share with me at least two such questions which you think are very important to answer for the betterment of your library (more are most welcome if that does not tax your valuable time). Any question, in any area of librarianship is welcome. Only restriction is that it should be a formulated question using one or more of How, What, Why, Does/Do, Are/is, and the likes. I would request you to please send me the questions directly to me swati(a)iimcal.ac.in and not on this list. I will compile the questions and publish those on this list at a later stage. Best regards, Swati Bhattacharyya -------------------------------------------------- Librarian Indian Institute of Management Joka Diamond Harbor Road Calcutta - 700104 Phone: 091-33-24678300 Extn: 416 FAX: 091-33-2467-8062 Email: swati @iimcal.ac.in -------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bharathidasan University Library Launches Dynamic Website
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

Dear Friends, Greetings from Bharathidasan University Library, We are happy to inform that Bharathidasan University, Department of library and Information Science has launched library website ( http://library.bdu.ac.in) with a separate server with dynamic content and interactive web based information services for the benefit of the academic community of the university and it’s affiliated colleges in particular and to the general public in general. Institutional repository and university-subscribed e-resources can be accessed through intranet in the university campuses. Others may request the librarian for full text and bibliographic resources by email. Librarians and library professionals are welcome to contact the librarian for their literature review. We also acknowledge the librarians and library professionals of affiliated colleges and other universities and institutions in India for the participation in the workshop on Access to Library Networks and Scholarly Databases. We thank resource persons from University of Zululand, South Africa, Geothe-Institut, Anna University, Scopus, Web of Science, Informatics, EBSCO, and resource person from Bharathidasan University. Please see also: http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-tamilnadu/article957803… http://www.hindu.com/edu/2010/12/20/stories/2010122050130400.htm http://library.bdu.ac.in Wish You A Happy Christmas & Prosperous New Year With Regards Dr. S. Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian and Head Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University, Trichy. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"NATIONAL LEVEL CONFERENCE ON OPEN CONTENT MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES” From Dr.M.Manogar, Librarian, MSRIT,Bangalore
by MANOHAR MANOHAR 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

*Dear Sir,* ** *Kindly we request you to publish the below information in the forum. * * * *Dear Professional Friends,* ** We have great Pleasure to inform you all that, *THE M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, BANGALORE, LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE* is intending to have a *"ONE DAY NATIONAL LEVEL CONFERENCE ON OPEN CONTENT MANAGEMENT & ORGANIZATION FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION SERVICES”* The conference is open to the Librarians, Information Professionals, R & D Professionals & Other Professionals. We propose to hold the programme on *4TH FEB 2011* at Hi-Tech Seminar Hall MSRIT, Bangalore.Hence we request all the professional friends to take part in this conference and make it a grand success. *DATE: 4TH FEB 2011* * * *LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 31ST JAN 2011* * * *REGISTRATION FEE* : 1. For Students: *Rs.*150/- 2. For Others: *Rs.*200/- 3. For R&D & Corporate: *Rs.*300/- * * *Registration Fee by DD should be drawn in favour of "**THE PRINCIPAL, MSRIT ** - Payable at Bangalore* *Note: Registration includes Lunch, Kit and Refreshment.* *RESOURCE PERSONS:* * 1. **Dr. ARD Prasad* Professor & Head Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 059 * 2. **Dr. Devika P.Madalli* Associate Professor Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 059 * 3. **Dr. Francis Jayakanth*** Scientific Staff National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore – 560012 *4. Dr.K.Rama Patnaik,* Librarian Indian Institute of Management(IIMB) Bangalore - 560076 *FOR FURTHER DETAILS SEE ATTACHED BROCHURE * * * **** *ORGANIZING SECRETARY* ** *DR.M.MANOGAR LIBRARIAN & HEAD M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY M.S.R.NAGAR BANGALORE 560054 PH: 080 23600822/23606934 EXT 312 & 107 MOBILE:9916102611 www.msrit.edu * Thanks & Regards, DR.M.MANOGAR LIBRARIAN & HEAD M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BANGALORE 560054,INDIA PH: 080 23600822/23606934 EXT 312 & 107 MOBILE:+91-9916102611 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for article
by Dr.D.P Prathap 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

*Dear colleagues* ** *If anybody has access to the following article, please provide * * * *Enzyme inhibitors in biorational approaches for pest control.* *Guerrero A, Rosell G.* **** ** *Mini Rev Med Chem. 2004 Sep;4(7):757-67* Thanking you Yours sincerely Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore-7 m: 99944-61172 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International CALIBER 2011: Call for Papers
by Rajesh Chandrakar 21 Dec '10

21 Dec '10

CALL FOR PAPERS CALIBER (Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutions), an International Convention organized by the INFLIBNET Centre at different parts of the country in collaboration with universities, invites high quality papers on research & technical works, case studies, technology updates etc. related to the themes and sub-themes of the convention mentioned below. The convention provides a unique forum to the library and information professionals, teachers, IT professionals, consultants and users involved in automation and networking of libraries as well as information providers to come together and interact on the subjects of mutual interest. The theme of the 8th International CALIBER is "Towards Building a Knowledge Society: Library as Catalyst for Knowledge Discovery and Management". The convention is being organized at the Goa University, Goa during 2nd to 4th March 2011. Theme: Towards Building a Knowledge Society: Library as Catalyst for Knowledge Discovery and Management Sub Themes · Knowledge Discovery Tools and Techniques o Web Data Mining and Analysis o Harvesting Web Resources o Federated Search and Discovery Tools o Standards and Protocols o Knowledge Architecture and Mapping o Interoperability · Web Resource Management and Semantic Web o e-Publishing and Open Access o Institutional Repositories and ETDs o Digital Libraries o Digital Preservation o Metadata and Social Tagging o Access Management o Knowledge Networks o Semantic Web o Ontology and Thesaurus · Information Literacy o Models of Information Literacy o Information Literacy Skills o Assessment Tools o Citation Styles o Government Policies o IPR, Copyright and Plagiarism o Information Seeking Behaviour · Measuring Research Productivity and ROI o Information Audit o Cost Benefit analysis and ROI o Research and Performance Evaluation o Citation Analysis o Usage Statistics o S & T Indicators IMPORTANT DATES Receipt of full papers : December 15, 2010 Intimation to Author(s) : December 31, 2010 Early Bird Accommodation & Registration : January 10, 2011 Convention Dates : March 2 - 4, 2011 Detailed Guidelines and Editorial policy for International CALIBER 2011 will be available at the INFLIBNET website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in. Contact Details Paper Submission Sh. Manoj Kumar K Convener, International CALIBER 2011 Scientist D (CS) INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone: +91-79-26304695/8528/5971/0002 Fax: +91-79-26300990/26307816 E-Mail:caliber2011@inflibnet.ac.in; manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in Sh. Rajesh Chandrakar Joint-Convener, International CALIBER 2011 Scientist B (LS) INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone: +91-79-26304695/8528/5971/0002 Fax: +91-79-26300990/26307816 E-Mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in Registration and Accommodation Dr. Gopakumar V. Organising Secretary, International CALIBER 2011 University Librarian, Goa University Taleigao Plateau Goa - 403 206 Phone: +91-832-6519012 (O) +91-9447056713; 9421517535 (M) Fax: +91-832-2451184 E-mail: drgopakumar2011(a)gmail.com Chairman Dr. Jagdish Arora Director INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Phone: +91-79-26304695/5971/8528 +91-79-26305702 (Direct) Fax:+91-79-26300990/26307816 E-Mail: director(a)inflibnet.ac.in; jarora(a)inflibnet.ac.in With best reagrds Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Weblog: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation: National Library Seminar at GIPE - Pune on 29-30 Dec 2010
by GIPE Library 20 Dec '10

20 Dec '10

Dear LIS Professionals GIPE, Pune and NIV, Pune will be jointly organising a "National Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities of Library and Information Science in Digital Era" on 29th and 30th Dec 2010 at GIPE Pune. Seminar is Sponsored By National Library, Kolkata and Jointly Organised By National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune and Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune. Registration is FREE on FIRST-COME-FIRST-SERVED Basis and limited to 300 participants registering on or before 25 Dec 2010. Participants will be provided with Seminar kit, Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner during Seminar hours. Participants are requested to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. More details about the seminar are as follows. Seminar Title: National Seminar on Challenges and Opportunities of Library and Information Science in Digital Era Seminar Dates: 29 and 30 Dec 2010 Seminar Venue: Kale Hall, Gokhale Institute of Political and Economics (GIPE), B M C C Road, Pune 411004 Tentative List of Speakers: 1. Dr. Sidhamalaya, PIO, NIMHANs, Bangalore. 2. Dr Surya Nath Singh, Sr. LIO, NIV Pune. 3. Prof SK Patil, Professor and Head, Librarian, Jaykar Library, Univ. of Pune, Pune. 4. Dr. Joginder Singh, Chief Librarian, NIIT, Roorkee. 5. Dr M M Joshi, Head, Digital Library, TMHRC, Mumbai. 6. Dr Sangeeta Kaul, Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, DELNET, New Delhi. 7. Dr Sunita Barve, Librarian, National Centre for Radio Astrophysics, Pune. 8. Dr Nanaji Shewale, Librarian, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics, Pune. 9. Prof N J Deshpande, Professor, Jaykar Library, Uni of Pune, Pune. 10. Dr Avachat / Dr Kanetkar, Armament Research & Development Establishment, Pune. 11. Mrs M Chirmule, Librarian, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune. 12. Mr Kishore Ingale, Tata Consultancy Services, Pune. 13. Dr Ashok Kumar, DESIDOC, Metcalf House, New Delhi. 14. Ms Kajari Mitra, Manager, British Library, Pune. To confirm your participation, please email your Full Name, Designation (if any), Organisation Address (if any), Communication Details: Phone (O), Phone (R), Mobile, and Email to Ms Manisha Shinde at gipelibrary(a)gmail.com on or before 25 Dec 2010. Please note that there will be no telephonic or on-the-spot registration, so hurry and send your registrations before the closing date, i.e. 25 Dec 2010. Thanks. -- Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are we able to maintain the quality of International Conference in LIS?
by sushanta kumar pathy 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Dear Professional(s),It is seen that for the last 4/5 years we in India organised so many International Conference in the field of Library & Information Science, many more are coming and more will come in future. In this regard I would like to discuss few points as mentioned below:1. Although this kind of international conference promotes many activities including interaction, debate, resource sharing, exchange of ideas, writing articles etc. Is it the right time to organise this many international conference?2. Is it justified to have International Conference by the same institutes/body every year? Don't we degrading the value of International conference?3. If so, why don't we regulating the system through our associations, body etc? Why not in 3/4yrs on rotation?4. Are the quality of papers accepted for the international conferences are of high standard?I think this is the right time that we should discuss the above topic and I invite all the great professionals to con! tribute their ideas/ pros and cons.Thanking youSushanta Kumar PathyCentral Library,Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), BhubaneswarSamantapuri (Rear-side of Hotel Swosti Plaza)Bhubaneswar- 751013, ODISHAEmail: spathy@iitbbs.ac.inOffice:0674-2306292www.iitbbs.ac.inwww.iitbbs.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REQUEST FOR RESEARCH PAPER FOR PUBLISHING OUR QUARTERLY BULLETIN "INFOLIB"
by BASANTA KUMAR DAS 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

Dear Library Professionals, >From Jharkhand, we are publishing a quarterly bulletin named INFOLIB. We request to all of you to contribute your research article in the following mail address: jilaranchi(a)gmail.com. You can be a member of this association by sending a bank draft of Rs.1000/- in favour Jharkhand Information and Library Association payable at Ranchi. thanking you, Yours faithfully, BASANTA KUMAR DAS IGNOU,RANCHI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar onContemporary issues for Information Professionals in a Digital Era (NASCIP- 2011)
by ashok upadhyay 18 Dec '10

18 Dec '10

National Seminar on Contemporary issues for Information Professionals in a Digital Era(NASCIP- 2011) Dear Sir/Madam, It gives me a great pleasure to informing you that Information Resource Center of INMANTEC, Ghaziabad is going to organize a National Seminar on Contemporary issues for the Information Professionals in a Digital Era (NASCIP- 2011) in collaboration with Management Library Network (MANLIBNET), New Delhi held on January, 22nd, 2011. The main objective of the seminar is to explore the contemporary issues for the library and information professionals in the digital environment. Beside, the seminar will provide a platform and enable interaction among the Information Professionals, Researchers, Academicians and Students for adopting, implementing and utilising new technologies towards shaping Information paradigm. The seminar will also provide an opportunity to identify the strengths and weakness in the library and information system and to suggest new models, policies and mechanisms for information management and services. Your contribution in the aforesaid subject has been admirable and praiseworthy. No word seems to be adequate that can express your exemplary and ongoing efforts in this field. I take this opportunity to extend my invitation to you to contribute the research papers/Case studies related to theme and subthemes for the presentation and publication. The selected papers will be published in seminar proceedings/Edited Book and our international journal Gyankosh: The Journal of Library and Information Management (ISSN No. 2229-4023) Important Dates Last date for Submission of full papers 20 Dec’2010 Notification of Acceptance of paper with Comments/Feedback 25 Dec’2010 Submission of The final paper 30 Dec’2010 Last Date for sending filled in registration form 05 Jan’2011 For more information please find the attachment With warm regards Organising Secretary Monnawer Eqbal Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions Editor, Gyankosh: The Journal of Lib. & Info. Management Managing Editor, Inmantec Publishing Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh Email:m.eqbal@inmantec.edu, nascip2011(a)gmail.com Mob: 9313126488, 07503586565, 07428066447 from DR.ASHOK KUMAR UPADHYAY Assistant Librarian&Assistant Editor (IRC) INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad www.inmantec.edu (M) 91+9412545849 (ALIGARH) 91+7428066447 (NCR) E-Mail: ashoka143(a)gmail.com Blog: www.panditashok.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SLA Membership for India Associates on Subsidized Rate.
by Kishore Ingale 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Dear professional, Greetings ! I invite you to join SLA (Special Libraries Association) USA, one of the oldest & reputed professional body in L&IS.. The annual membership fee is USD 40 or INR1900/= and payment can be done by online / credit card. http://www.sla.org/content/membership/joinsla/index.cfm There is also an option to send cheque / DD in Indian rupee to Mr. PK Jain, Chairman, SLA Asian membership committee. (Mr. P K Jain, Librarian, Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi Enclave, DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463, Fax: 91-11-27667410, Mobile : 09899110787, E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com, pkjain(a)iegindia.org ).You will get a due receipt from him and an acknowledgement from SLA head quarters subsequently. Pl arrange your payments quickly so that you can apply for many prestigious travel grants, awards, etc aimed at SLA Annual Conference to be held at Philadelphia, USA in June 2011. Announcements (on SLA website) asking applications for these awards/ grants are round the corner. Please pass on this message to fellow professionals, as well. Best wishes, Bp Prakash (President Elect- SLA Asian Chapter) Sr General Manager & Global Head, Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services, Mumbai. Mailto: bp.prakash(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ ******************************************************************* Why Join SLA? Membership of SLA introduces you to an international community of information professionals. You can build career networks and promote professional development. The SLA culture will help you learn and share ways to turning information into corporate decision-making aid. In particular, you can: Receive “Information Outlook”, our periodical. Also contribute articles. Have free access to learning resource on our web Apply for following grants and awards from SLA o SLA scholarships for studies : Masters Degree, PhD, Post M.L.S. study o SLA Endowment Fund Grant o SLA Awards and Honors o Steven I. Goldspiel Memorial Research Fund o David R Bender Fund for International Development o Grants & Scholarships offered by various Chapters & Divisions Benefit from Click University Courses Webinars About SLA Asian Chapter Asian chapter of SLA was established in September 1999. The Asian chapter is one of the biggest chapters, covering a large geographical area consisting of over 20 countries, namely Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand and Vietnam. Presently there are about 250 members of the Asian Chapter. The Chapter promotes many International, National and regional seminars & professional events. The Chapter is currently organizing ICoASL 2011 (Inter National Conference of Asian Special Libraries) in association with Japan SLA at Tokyo, from 10 - 12 Feb 2011. The Chapter also publishes Asian Chapter newsletter, regularly Related websites / URLs for more detailed information, SLA Asian Chapter http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ Special Library Association (SLA) http://www.sla.org/ ICoASL 2011 ( International Conference of Asian Special Libraries) http://units.sla.org/chapter/cas/ICoASL-2011.htm *************************************************************************************************** =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- 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. 16th Dec 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Dear all, The 16th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Dec 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-12-16.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 ======= -- 5 Steps to Successful IT Consolidation and Virtualization -- Taking Control of the Cloud for Your Enterprise - Addressing Security, Visibility, and Governance Challenges -- Book Excerpt: Four key principles of personal innovation -- The New Application Delivery Networking Handbook -- The Journey to the Private Cloud – Taking the First Steps -- Video: BPM: Top Seven Architectural Topics in 2010 -- 12 programming mistakes to avoid -- Tutorial: Towards 4G - Technical Overview of LTE and WiMax -- Privacy and Security for Online Social Networks: Challenges and Opportunities -- News from the Communications Industry -- Cloud Computing: 2011 Predictions -- The Best Motivational Videos of 2010 -- Myths and Facts of PC Slowdowns -- Opportunities of study in cyber security -- Supply Chain Management: Process, System, and Practice (Book with a CD -- Mobile Computing -- LAMP programming for Professionals (Book with CD & DVD -- Enhancing Soft Skills -- Successful Interviewing and recruitment -- Automation Testing -- Quotes of Thomas A. Edison -- Interesting Laws -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- IT Events: Call for Participation & Call For Papers -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-12-16 (Six Prizes to Win – Four Books and Two Awards of Rs. 500/- each) ================================================================= 1. Name the whistle blowing website which was in the news recently. 2. Name the Indian IT czar who has recently has committed about $ 2 billion for philanthropy. 3. The tablet ------ is claimed to be the India’s answer to iPad from Apple. 4. Identify company whose tagline is “We Secure the Internet” 5. ------ is the first Indian state to have implemented the Mobile Number Portability (MNP) Email your answers by 28th Dec 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-12-16”. 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 (Supply Chain Management: Process, System, and Practice - Book with a CD & Mobile Computing & Software, LAMP programming for Professionals - Book with CD & DVD), Enhancing Soft Skills) 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-2010-12-01 ================================ F.C. Kohli, www.trueknowledge.com, The Social Network, HCL, Hal Abelson, Ken Ledeen & Harry Lewis Awards of Rs. 500/= each from SAR Systems: Mr. K. Siva Ganesh from Chennai and Ms. S. Jayashree from Bangalore. Books from Oxford University Press: “Distributed Computing” to Ms. P.Jansi Rani from Chennai & “Software Testing“ to Mr. Sanjay Jain from Gwalior. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Golden Jubilee Celebrations of DLIS, University of Kerala
by Sudhier K G Pillai 17 Dec '10

17 Dec '10

Dear Sir/Madam The *Department of Library and Information Science, *University of Kerala, established in 1961 on the initiative of the then University Librarian *Professor K A Isaac*, is the premier school of Library and Information Science in Kerala and one of the early teaching and research departments in the University. Now it has completed 50 years of years creditable functions . The Department and the Alumni Association of the Department have decided to organize the Golden Jubilee Celebrations in a befitting manner. We propose to organize a series of academic programmes including seminars, workshops, conferences, debates etc. *Sri G Sudhakaran*, Hon. Minister for Co-operation will inaugurate the Golden Jubilee Celebrations on 18th December at 10 am at the Senate Chamber, University of Kerala. *Dr. J Prabhash* Pro-Vice-Chancellor, University of Kerala will preside. We cordially solicit your esteemed presence and co operation.* * * * * * *Programme* 10.00 am to 12.00 noon *Inaugural session* Invocation : Sruthy Welcome :* Dr. A. Gopikuttan* (Head, Dept of Library and Information Science) Presidential address: *Prof. J. Prabhash* (Pro Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala) Inaugural address: *Sri. G. Sudhakaran* (Hon’ble Minister, Co-operation & Coir) Felicitation to: *Students of 1970-71 and 1971-72 batches* *Retired professionals* *PhD awardees* *J R F Winners and MLISc Rank holders* *Distribution of AADLIS Welfare Schoolarship* *Distribution of Smt. K. K. Lalitha Bai Endowment Scholarship* Felicitation Address : *Dr. G. Devarajan * (Former Prof & Head, DLIS, University of Kerala) *Smt. Lalitha Llenin* (Former Head, DLIS, University of Kerala) *Sri.* *V. K. Madhu * (President, District Library Council) *Dr.P. Mohanachandran Nair* (Senate member, University of Kerala) Vote of Thanks *Dr. Sunil Kumar* (Secretary, AADLIS) 12 noon 1 pm *Annual General Body Meeting of AADLIS* 1.00 -2pm Lunch break 3 pm onwards *Cultural programmes * *Dr. K. G. SUDHIER *Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University Library Building University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram- 695 034 INDIA Tel. 09446484561, +91 471 2414461 (R) 2308034(O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information
by sanjay sethi 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Dear Professional, Can any one suggest me, where we can get publication of CAPAM in Delhi. Regards Sanjay sethi Librarian, Department of Admin. Reforms & PG 011-23401477 9013309050 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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From Bidyarthi Dutta
by Bidyarthi Dutta 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Dear Editor, LIS FORUM, Please post the following on LIS forum. Regards Bidyarthi Dutta Librarian St. Xavier's College (Autonomous) 30, Park St. Kolkata 700016 Dear professional friends and colleagues, Please go through the following research paper and kindly give your valuable comments and suggestions for our future betterment. The bibliographic details of the paper are given below: Thanks With warm regards Bidyarthi Dutta, Krishnapada Majumder, B.K.Sen Title: CONTENT MANAGEMENT BY KEYWORDS: AN ANALYTICAL STUDY Authors: Bidyarthi Dutta ; Krishnapada Majumder and B. K. Sen Published in: SRELS journal of information management Vol: 47 Issue: 6 Page no. 599-620 Year: December, 2010 -- 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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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of my Faculty member has required the below mentioned article from the journal "International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering (IJRQSE)" Vol. 16, Issue. 3 of June 2009. Article: *LOAD-STRENGTH INTERFERENCE FAILURE RATE MODEL* Author: *LIYANG XIE and ZHENG WANG* Journal Name: International Journal of Reliability, Quality and Safety Engineering (IJRQSE) Vol. 16 Issue: 3, June 2009 Page: 249-260 It would be highly appreciated if anyone send this eiother in hard or soft copy for his study and research purpose. Thanks and regards. *Ajay Kumar Sharma* *Assistant Librarian & In-charge,* Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati <http:///www.visva-bharati.ac.in>, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in *********************************************************** 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Exemption of libraries in inviting quotation for purchasing books
by Dr.Poornima Narayana 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

In response to Mr. Mohan Kumar (of VSSc, Trivandrum) query, pl refer to the undermentioned website http://www.fpbai.org/gocrates.htm Pl refer to the paras under FUNCTIONS and the clause (below the signature of US to GOI)stated as "THE MINISTRY OF FINANCE VIDE THEIR O.M. NO. F.23(7). EII (A)/83 DATED 7.2.1984 MADE CHANGES IN THE GENERAL FINANCIAL RULES WHICH DISPENSE WITH THE NECESSITY OF CALLING FOR TENDERS OR QUOTATIONS IN RESPECT OF PURCHASE OF BOOKS, PERIODICALS, ETC." "GOVERNMENT OF INDIAS DECISION (AS AMENDED) Librarians may purchase books, etc., from the reputed and standard booksellers on the prevalent terms and conditions. Tenders need not be called for this purpose. I hope there are no more confusion/ambiguities regarding this issue. Regards -- Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Poornima Narayana Fulbright Scholar Contact: 080-25086080/6081(O) Head, ICAST 080-26682781 (R) N.A.L E mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in HAL Airport Road poornima.narayana(a)gmail.com Bangalore 560 017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article
by Mahesh.. brp? 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Dear Sir/Madam, One of my faculty need this article for his reserach work. Can you send this article. *A dynamometer design for measurement the cutting forces on turning * Volume 39, Issue 1<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=PublicationURL&_tockey=%23TOC%2357…>, January 2006, Pages 80-89 doi:10.1016/j.measurement.2005.07.008<http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.measurement.2005.07.008> *With Warm & Regards* ** *Mahesh. Y* *Assistant Librarian KS Group of Instituation Mallasandra Bangalore-62* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reply to Parinita Samant's Query
by Kedar Patankar 16 Dec '10

16 Dec '10

Reply to Parinita Samant's Query: Ms.Parinita Samant, The following two films may be of your use. 1.'Jindagi zindabad' by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukathankar 2.'Bai' by Sumitra Bhave and Sunil Sukathankar Number one film is a feature film and the second one is a short film. All the best for your programme. Thanks and Regards, Kedar Patankar -- 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] Vacancy at HELP Library - MUMBAI
by HELP LIBRARY 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.*Candidates from Mumbai* only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> <http://www.healthlibrary.com/mdconsult-index.htm> <http://www.healthlibrary.com/> Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Gr Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.helpforhealth.org www.healthlibrary.com Have a health query ? ASK US FOR FREE - Click here - <http://www.healthlibrary.com/helpdesk.htm> Join us on India's First Self-Care HEALTH GUIDE www.myhealthpedia.in America's Largest selling "HEALTH WISE HANDBOOK" Now in India, available exclusively at HELP- at a Promotional Price.CLICK HERE AND GRAB YOUR COPY NOW <http://cgi.ebay.in/HEALTHWISEHANDBOOK_W0QQitemZ280453250149QQcmdZViewItemQQ…> ! <http://cgi.ebay.in/HEALTHWISEHANDBOOK_W0QQitemZ280453250149QQcmdZViewItemQQ…> Contact Me [image: Blogger] <http://www.helplibrary.blogspot.com/>[image: Youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/my_videos>[image: Twitter]<http://twitter.com/helplibrary>[image: Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#%21/pages/HEALTH-EDUCATION-LIBRARY-FOR-PEO…>[image: Orkut] <http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Home?rl=t>[image: Google Calendar]<https://www.google.com/calendar/render?tab=mc&authuser=0>[image: Picasa]<http://picasaweb.google.co.in/helplibrary/HealthInformationGuideHELP>[image: Ebay]<http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280496763630&_trkparms=ta…> Signature powered by <http://www.wisestamp.com/email-install?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=emai…> WiseStamp<http://www.wisestamp.com/email-install?utm_source=extension&utm_medium=emai…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Fellow requires at St. Stephen’s College, Delhi-110007
by Navin Soni 15 Dec '10

15 Dec '10

Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow” Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 8000/- (Consolidated) Essential Qualification:- 1.Master Degree Library & Information Science Or 2.Associateship in Documentation and Information Science Application with details of qualification and working experience etc. along with testimonials should reach The Librarian, St. Stephen’s College, University Enclave, Delhi-110007. It may also be e-mailed to the Librarian on: librarian.ststephens(a)gmail.comon or before 18th Dec 2010 ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Raj K Bhardwaj <raajchd(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Dec 14, 2010 at 2:55 PM Subject: Project Fellow To: Navin Soni <navinsoni22(a)gmail.com> Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow” Monthly Emoluments: Rs. 8000/- (Consolidated) Essential Qualification:- 1.Master Degree Library Science Or 2.Associateship in Documentation and Information Science Application with details of qualification and working experience etc. along with testimonials should reach The Librarian, St. Stephen’s College, University Enclave, Delhi-110007. It may also be e-mailed to the Librarian on: librarian.ststephens(a)gmail.com on or before 18th Dec 2010 -- *With regards * ================================= Navin Kumar Soni *Scientist B* *INMAS, DRDO, * *Min. of Defence, Brig SK Mazumdar Road, * *Delhi- 110054 *Ph: +91-1123985466, +91-9868459805, 9555720136 http://www.drdo.org/labs/inmas/index.html http://lislinks.ning.com/profile/NavinKumarSoni Email: navinsoni22(a)gmail.com, navin(a)inmas.drdo.in =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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All alumnus and ex-students of the Department of Library andInformation Science, University of Kalyani requested to create membership at www.kulisaa.webs.com
by Goutam Biswas 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

*MESSAGE* All alumnus and ex-students of the Department of Library andInformation Science, University of Kalyani are requested to create free on line membership in this Website ( http://www.kulisaa.webs.com/) of KALYANI UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (KULISAA). With regards, Prof. Juran Krishna Sarkhel President and Sambhu Nath Halder Secretary Preparatory Committee for formation of KULISAA Goutam Biswas, Joint Casher, KULISAA =========================================================== Department of Library & Information Science University of Kalyani, Kalyani - 741235 West Bengal, India E-mail: kulisaa(a)gmail.com Contact No. : +91 9733964714 Website : http://kulisaa.webs.com -- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Goutam Biswas University Research Fellow, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Nadia, West Bengal,India, MOBILE NO + 91 9831092149 , Phone:(Office) (033) 2582-8220/8293/8750 (Extn.338); Fax: (91) 033-2582 8282 E-mail: goutambiswas8(a)gmail.com; Alternative E-mail: goutam(a)klyuniv.ac.in, Website: http://www.goutambiswasresearch.yolasite.com/* [*Goutam Biswas On Twitter: http://twitter.com/goutam_kly]* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deputy Librarian-Reader Vacancy at Nigeria
by Dr.Nabi Hasan 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Dear colleagues I am forwarding the mail which was sent to me from one of my friend who met me during ICoLIS 2010 at Malaysia. If you are interested , please apply. 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 --- Dr, Sir. Compliments of the season, Attached is a copy of the information, please feel free to state your terms or condition for employment. And pass to others to apply. Thanks, while we are expecting your response Best regards Tony I.Obaseki E-resource specialist Ambrose Alli University Library Ekpoma Dr. Nabi Hassan We assume that your institute of technology is equivalent to a university. If our assumption is correct, then The position available for your category and any other interested Librarians is that of 1. Deputy University Librarian, 2. Reader In the department of Library and Information Science. The Salary (Financial Remuneration) for both is based on CONUASS 6/10, which is transcribed below both in Nigerian and American currency, 1. MONTHLY: ^417,062.50, which is Four hundred and Seventeen thousand, Sixty two naira, Fifty Kobo Nigerian Currency. While in American Dollars, it is $2, 780, 42, which is Two thousand, Seven hundred and Eighty Dollars, Forty two Cents? 2. ANNUALY: ^5,004,750, which is Five million, Four thousand, Seven hundred and Fifty Naira Nigerian Currency. While in American Dollars, it is $33,365, which is Thirty Three thousand, Three hundred and Sixty Five Dollars. Your transport fare including baggage allowance will be refunded when/after reporting for the duty. NOTE All air flight tickets and receipts should be presented for repayments. You are free to negotiate your employment, please let others interested know of this opportunity of working in Nigeria. If interested, Application should be for either of the two, 1. Deputy University Librarian 2. Reader (Lecturer) Department of Library and Information Science. Your application (CV) should state the number of Publications you have. The said Application should be addressed to:- The Registrar Ambrose Alli University, P.M.B, 14, Ekpoma, Edo-State, Nigeria. Copies should be sent to the 1. Head of Department 2. University Librarian Dept of Library and Information Science, Ambrose Alli Unversity Ambrose Alli University, P.M.B 14, Ekpoma, P.M.B, 14, Edo-State, Nigeria Edo-State, Ekpoma , Nigeria -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture Invitation
by Mailing List Admin 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Informatics (India) Ltd, Bangalore and Society for Information Science, Bangalore Chapter Cordially invite you to the Lecture on WHY LIBRARIES EXIST by Dr. Eric Hellman (CEO, Gluejar Inc., USA) On Wednesday, 15th December 2010 at 6pm. at Training Hall, Informatics No. 194, R V Road, Basavanagudi, (Near South-end circle) Bangalore 560 004 Prof K.S.Raghavan Documentation research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore presides Dr. Eric Hellman is a technology consultant in the digital library domain. Physicist by research and academic credentials from Stanford University, Eric worked in the research labs of Intel (USA) and AT&T (USA). In 1998 Eric developed a Link Resolver product for e-Journals called 1-Cate and promoted his company, Openly Informatics, around this product which he sold to OCLC subsequently. Eric is a regular writer in Library Journal. He is in Bangalore on a 2-weeks consulting assignment at Informatics. RSVP: mouna(a)informindia.co.in or Ph. 4038-7777 (Please confirm your registration before 13th Nov. for making seating arrangements)

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request for article
by Dr.D.P Prathap 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

dear colleagues if anybody has access to the following article, please provide. Phenols as nutrients for a phytophagous insect Anacridium melanorhodon E. A. Bernays, D. J. Chamberlain and S. Woodhead Journal of Insect Physiology Volume 29, Issue 6, 1983, Pages 535-539 sincerely Library Sugarcane Breeding Institue -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Marathi doumentaries, sites help request
by Parinita Samant 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Dear All, Our organization is planning to hold a village outreach program, in which health and hygiene for women would also be featured. We are searching for documentaries, videos, street plays, any AV material which we can use to create awareness. This is a small village near Karjat and the language spoken is Marathi. Please let me know any sites, documentaries, ppts etc that we can use. Any suggestions you have are also most welcome. Thanks & Regards, Parinita Samant Library / HexaVarsity Tel: 91-22-67919595 | Ext. No. 9707 | parinitas(a)hexaware.com<mailto:parinitas@hexaware.com> [cid:image001.gif@01CAB3B8.BA831E70] www.hexaware.com<http://www.hexaware.com/> ________________________________ Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. This e-mail communication and any attachments to it are confidential and privileged to Hexaware and are strictly intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message along with all attachments thereto. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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J-Gate Newsletter Vol 2 Issue 12
by Sumitha 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Dear All, We have pleasure in inviting you to click the below link to access the 2nd Volume (Issue 12) of J-Gate Newsletter. http://informindia.co.in/Jgatenewsletter-current.html With this issue closes Volume 2, and begins Volume 3 with the next issue in the service of our valuable readers. Certainly, curious to receive your valuable feedbacks & suggestions. HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR Thanking You, Sumitha K Mani Information Analyst Informatics (India) Limited No 194, R.V.Road, P. B. No 400, Basavangudi, Bangalore - 560 004, INDIA Phone: +91 - 80 - 40387777 Fax: +91- 80 - 40387600 E-mail: sumitha(a)informindia.co.in www.informindia.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NET: What's the way forward?--The Hindu
by Abhishek Verma 14 Dec '10

14 Dec '10

Dear Moderato, Kindly post this Article which i found interesting and useful for the LIS PROFESSIONAL, which appears in the national daily "The Hindu" today the links is given below: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/edu/2010/12/13/stories/2010121350020100.htm http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/thscrip/print.pl?file=2010121350020100.htm&da… thanks -- *Abhishek Verma* Who's Who Cell, Parliament Library Lok Sabha Secretariat, New Delhi *Parliament of India* wwc-lss(a)sansad.nic.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography, Version 79
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 13 Dec '10

13 Dec '10

Version 79 of the Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography is now available from Digital Scholarship as an XHTML website with live links to many included works. This selective bibliography includes over 3,880 articles, books, technical reports, and other scholarly textual sources that are useful in understanding scholarly electronic publishing efforts on the Internet. All included works are in English. It is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. http://www.digital-scholarship.org/sepb/sepb.html The next version of the bibliography is scheduled for June 2011. Changes in This Version Two new sections have been added in this version: (1) 2.4 Electronic Books and Texts: Research and (2) 4.1 General Works: Research (Multiple-Types of Electronic Works). The bibliography has the following sections (new/revised sections are marked with an asterisk): Table of Contents Dedication 1 Economic Issues* 2 Electronic Books and Texts 2.1 Case Studies and History* 2.2 General Works* 2.3 Library Issues* 2.4 Research* 3 Electronic Serials 3.1 Case Studies and History* 3.2 Critiques* 3.3 Electronic Distribution of Printed Journals* 3.4 General Works* 3.5 Library Issues* 3.6 Research* 4 General Works* 4.1 Research (Multiple-Types of Electronic Works)* 5 Legal Issues 5.1 Digital Copyright* 5.2 License Agreements* 6 Library Issues 6.1 Digital Libraries* 6.2 Digital Preservation* 6.3 General Works* 6.4 Metadata and Linking* 7 New Publishing Models* 8 Publisher Issues* 8.1 Digital Rights Management and User Authentication* 9 Repositories, E-Prints, and OAI* Appendix A. Related Bibliographies* Appendix B. About the Author* Appendix C. SEPB Use Statistics The following recent Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: 1. Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 5 http://digital-scholarship.org/etdb/etdb.htm 2. Institutional Repository Bibliography, Version 3 http://digital-scholarship.org/irb/irb.html 3. Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography (a paperback, a PDF file, and an XHTML website) http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/w/tsp.html See also: Reviews of Digital Scholarship Publications: http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/reviews.htm Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen) this message: http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/sepb_en_79.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ Digital Scholarship Chronology http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/dschronology.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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