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MS to launch Wikibhasha to boost multilingual content
by Dinesh KS 19 Oct '10

19 Oct '10

Dear Friends, MS to launch Wikibhasha to boost multilingual content Microsoft revealed that they will soon launch the beta version Wikibhasha, a multilingual content creation tool for Wikipedia. The tool will help to simplify and speed up the process of creating multilingual content in Wikipedias. Wikibhasa derives from the well-known term 'wiki' denoting collaboration, and 'bhasha' which means 'language' in Hindi and Sanskrit and will serve multiple purposes to contributors of wiki like finding content from other Wikipedia articles, translate the content into other languages and then compose new articles or enhance existing articles in multilingual Wikipedias. It will support content creation in more than 30 languages and also enable easy content creation in non-English Wikipedias by leveraging the large volume of English Wikipedia content as the source of information. Microsoft Research and Wikimedia Foundation will also work closely with the Wikipedia user communities focusing on content creation in Arabic, German, Hindi, Japanese, Portuguese and Spanish. They also hope to inspire a new wave of multilingual content creation. "We're always happy to see work on improving multilingual collaboration between wikis," said Danese Cooper, CTO of the Wikimedia Foundation. "Microsoft Research is doing some interesting work with WikiBhasha, and we're very pleased that it chose to share its client code in open source as well." The browser-based tool offers a user interface layer on top of the target-language Wikipedia during content creation, integrating content discovery with linguistic and collaborative services and focusing the use on content creation in the target Wikipedia through a three-step process which guides the user through content discovery and sourcing, composing a local-language article and publishing it in the target Wikipedia. The tool which is supported by MS Machine Translation system and MS Collaborative Translations Framework and conceptualized by Multilingual Systems Group currently works on Windows Internet Explorer (7.0 and 8.0) on Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 and on Firefox (3.5 or above) on Linux Fedora (11 and 12), Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. Source: http://www.siliconindia.com/shownews/MS_launches_Wikibhasha_to_boost_multil… Thanking You, With Best Regards, Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) 9845102382 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC National Seminar on "Management of Open Access Resources"
by SUSHEELA V.J. 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues, The Department of Library and Information Science, Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women, Maredpally, Secunderabad, AP is proposing to organize UGC sponsored National Seminar in collaboration with the Academy of Library Science and Documentation on " Management of Open Access Resources" from 19th to 21st November, 2010.. The sub themes for the Seminar are - Growth and development of Open Access. - Impact of Open Access in Information Storage and Retrieval. - Open Access and Collection Development in Libraries. - Users approach to Open Access Resources. - Issues relating to publication of Open access resources. - Open Access – International Scene. - Open Access in Indian libraries. - Open Access and Copyright. Call for Papers: Papers on any of the sub themes are invited as per the following specifications. Language: English. Line Spacing: 1.5 Font Type: Arial Font Size: 12 Last date to receive Papers : is extended from 15th October 2010 to 30th October, 2010 Papers may be sent to the following address or Email: Dr.K.H.Sunitha Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women Maredpally Secunderabad – 500026 Andhra Pradesh Email: oar_kgcw(a)yahoo.com Looking forward to your valuable contribution to the Seminar. Dr.K.H.Sunitha Organising Secretary Reader in Library Science Kasturba Gandhi Degree and PG College for Women -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Submission of Expressions of Interest (EOI) for Rollout of eGranthalaya software
by Upadhyay P K 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear friends, I thought it useful to communicate to Library Science organizations and agencies this below published notice of Expression of Interest (EOI) for Empanelment of Agencies for Rolling Out of eGranthalaya Software. Last date is 11th October 2010 upto 3 PM. As you may be aware that eGranthalaya ( http://egranthalaya.nic.in ) is a Digital Agenda of National Informatics Centre (NIC) for Automation and Networking of libraries and building Digital Library. Software is provided free of cost to libraries on request. Till date thousands of libraries are using the software in different parts of India and many more in the pipeline. With the emphasis on automation and networking of libraries as a part of e-Governance to reach far flung areas of the country, the demand for support services for implementation has increased manifold. Towards this objective, it is proposed to empanel organizations/ agencies of repute for providing Rollout services for eGranthalaya software. This project spans whole of the country. National Informatics Centre Services Inc. (NICSI) ( http://nicsi.nic.in/ ) is as a section 25 Company under NIC. NICSI has published the EOI for E-Granthalaya last week. Tender can be seen on NICSI website at ‘TENDER’ page at http://nicsi.nic.in/corrigendum.php?tId=144 . with kind regards Pradip Kumar Upadhyay Technical Director National Informatics Centre Block-A, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi- 110003 Ph: 91-11-24360567, 24305481 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- eGranthalaya: A Digital Agenda for Automation and Networking ( http://egranthalaya.nic.in ) MCIT Library Consortium for Resource Sharing ( http://mcitconsortium.nic.in ) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IMSc, Chennai requires Library Assistants
by M. Paul Pandian 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES (An Autonomous Body under Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India) CIT Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113. Advt. No. IMSc/2010 October 18, 2010 The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc) is a National Institute of higher learning which fosters high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Mathematical Sciences. Applications are invited for filling up of the following temporary position from the eligible candidates who fulfill requisite qualifications / specification mentioned below. These positions are filled purely on contract basis initially for a period of one year and may be continued further. LIBRARY ASSISTANT 2 positions Qualification: 1. Essential : B.Sc. in 1st Class followed by a Degree in Library and Information Sciences or equivalent with first class from a recognized University. 2. Desirable : Experience in handling of library work in reputed research / Educational Institute and computer application in the Management of modern library in a highly automated, Integrated and networked environment. Salary : Consolidated salary of Rs. 15,000/- per month plus HRA @ 30%. Age Limit : Minimum : 18 years (as on 01.10.2010) Maximum : 27 years How to apply: Application on a plain paper along with attested photocopies of all certificates as to proof of Date of Birth, Educational Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge of Computer operation, permanent address, address for correspondence with email id, details of certificates enclosed, affixing passport size photograph should reach THE REGISTRAR at the above address on or before November 18, 2010. The envelope containing the application should be super-scribed APPLICATION FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT GENERAL CONDITIONS: 1) The prescribed qualifications are minimum and mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written test/interview. The decision of the Director of this Institute in all matters will be final and binding on the candidates and no enquiry or Correspondence will be entertained in this matter. 2) Only outstation candidates (who belong to SC/ST category) called for written test/interview will be reimbursed to and fro Second Class Railway Fare/Bus Fare by the shortest route from the station of Residence/work place to Chennai on production of tickets. 3) Incomplete applications shall be summarily rejected. 4) Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. REGISTRAR Pandian Dr.M.Paul Pandian ========================================================================= Scientific Officer (Library) | The Institute of Mathematical Sciences | (An Autonomous Institute of Department | of Atomic Energy, Goverment of India) | CIT Campus, Taramani | Chennai 600 113, Tamilnadu |Phone: +91-44-2254 3383(D) | +91-44-2254 3100(EPABX) India |Fax: +91-44-2254 1586 |E-mail: pandian(a)imsc.res.in URL:http://www.imsc.res.in/library/Index.php ========================================================================= -- 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 Obaiah B 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly share if the following papers have access to any one of you. J Am Mosq Control Assoc. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20649122> 2010 Jun;26(2):135-40. An updated checklist of species of Aedes and Verrallina of northeastern India. Dutta P<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Dutta%20P%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Khan SA<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20SA%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Khan AM<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Khan%20AM%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Sharma CK<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Sharma%20CK%22%5BAuthor%5D> , Mahanta J<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=%22Mahanta%20J%22%5BAuthor%5D> . Regional Medical Research Centre NE Region (ICMR), Dibrugarh - 786001, Assam, India. AND An annotated checklist of amphibian of India with some insights into the patterns of species discoveries, distribution and endemism Dinesh, KP and Radhakrishnan, C and Gururaja, KV and Bhatta, GK (2009) *An annotated checklist of amphibian of India with some insights into the patterns of species discoveries, distribution and endemism.* Records of Zoological Survey of India, Occasional Paper, 302 . Zoological Survey of India, Kolkata. Regards Obaiah B. ATREE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Release candidate of Koha version 3.2.0
by Vimal Kumar 18 Oct '10

18 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Release candidate of Koha 3.2.0 now available for testing. I request you to all library professionals from India download, install and test the release candidate. Here is the link, http://koha-community.org/release-candidate-koha-3-2-0/ Release of Koha version 3.2.0 is a milestone in the software history. Developers added more new features and functions after collecting the feed back from libraries. Koha is an open source library management system project maintain by users from various parts of the world. If users test the release candidate version of Koha meticulously, developers can release a more stable version soon by fixing the bugs. As it is a project in public domain, software users have more responsibilities and community expect more contributions from your side. Inform your comments to the Koha community after testing the releasing candidate. send your feed back to Koha discussion forum, koha-request(a)lists.katipo.co.nz -- Vimal Kumar V. Library Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for HBR reports
by Perin Marolia 16 Oct '10

16 Oct '10

Request to librarians of management institutes: Do you have the following HBR reports? 1. Off-Ramps and On-Ramps: Keeping women on the road to success (2005) 2. The Athena factor: Reversing the Brain Drain in Science, Engineering and Technology. (2008) If you do , please inform me. Thanks. Dr (Mrs) Perin V. Marolia, Co-ordinator, NID Cell, SNDT Women's University Library, Mumbai -- 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 Oct 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear all, The 12th issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th Oct 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-16.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS Madras Contents ======= -- The ABCs of VoIP -- Turning Thoughts into Words -- Video: Reveal the power of information -- 11 hot skills for 2011 -- RAID level comparison char -- Plagiarism Explained -- Open Source Licenses For Dummies -- Scrum -- Social Book marking Sites -- Application lifecycle management: Industry roles and responsibilities -- Best Practices for Managing Virtualized Environments -- 10 great free desktop productivity tools that aren't OpenOffice.org -- Bossie Awards 2010: The best open source software of the year -- How-to: Draw an IT road map for where the business wants to go -- Tata Communications’ cloud computing services: IaaS details, pricing -- The Power of Identity -- Aligning Skills With Jobs -- The BP Oil Spill: Could Software be a Culprit? -- Prof. Vaibhav Dabhade from Nashik shares a site -- Diplomatic statements from Project Managers -- ICT News Headlines & Briefs -- Announcements -- IT Events: Call for Participation -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2010-10-16 =============== 1. Cloud Computing helps in reducing the OPEX. State True or False. 2. ----- was originally called as “Jerry's Guide to the World Wide Web”. 3. ------ is the name of Hindi movie which was based on the book “One Night @ A Call Centre”. 4. Identify the company whose Tagline is “Agile, Capable, Reliable” 5. Identify the event when the following Doodle was featured at the Google site. (if the image in not visible, pl. check at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-10-16.pdf) Email your answers by 30th Oct 2010 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2010-10-16”. Please provide your full address and 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) Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2010-10-01 =============================== 782474317884, PlayBook, BSA, Canon, Sam Pitroda Mr. G.Kannan from Chennai is the first one to answer correctly and Mr. Abhishek Kamdar from Mumbai is the lucky winner. They will receive a cheque for Rs. 500/= from SRA Systems shortly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Four Students of Calicut University qualified JRF in LIS
by Hashim Kallungal 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 4 Students of Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Calicut, Malappuram (Kerala), are qualified UGC's NET and JRF, June 2010. 1. Hashim Kallungal 2. Manu C. 3. Sheena George 4. Vahida Cngrats to all of them! with regards.... Hashim Kallungal Librarian Darul Huda Islamic University Tiruarangadi- 676306 Keep Smiling.....! “Life is really simple, but we insist on making it complicated.” -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Good news for all (UGC-JRF & SRF Holders)
by Vinod Singh 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear Professionals, Good news for all, UGC has increased the number of JRF and fellowship amount. For more details click the link below: http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/article827304.ece *Source: The Hindu, Dated 13/10/2010, Page no. 15.* ** With Regards, Vinod Kumar Singh Senior Research Fellow (Ph.D) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi-110007 ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Journal : Vol 36, No 3 (October 2010), Out now
by Dabas Bharat K 15 Oct '10

15 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues IFLA Journal: Volume 36, Number 3 (October 2010)is available at: http://www.ifla.org/files/hq/publications/ifla-journal/ifla-journal-36-3_20… CONTENTS Editorial: Information technology for development Stephen Parker 211 The President's Page Help for Haiti - recovering the past, creating the future! Ellen R. Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011 213 Articles Bringing the benefits of information technology to underserved populations: An introduction to ICTD for the library community Christopher T. Coward 215 Symbiotic partnerships: The global library community and the ICTD stakeholders Fay A. Austin 221 Main factors affecting the preservation of Chinese paper documents: A review and recommendations Liu Jiazhen and Wang Jingxuan 227 Arab online book clubs: A survey Amany M. Elsayed 235 System migration from Horizon to Symphony at King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Zahiruddin Khurshid and Saleh A. Al-Baridi 251 News 259 International calendar 271 Abstracts 272 Regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Gurgaon - 122007, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal on OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS
by Mailing List Admin 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Date: 14 Oct 2010 04:01:05 -0000 From: Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> Dear Professionals/Publishers, I would like to suggest Publication of one Journal in the field of library and information science which should ONLY cover the area of open Access resources and open source softwares in the field of Library science.The Title may be like "JOURNAL OF OPEN SOURCE SOLUTIONS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE" The advantages are: -We will have a formal written record of open source solutions (OSS) for LIS. -We can share our knowledge and technical capability in the area of OSS through formal media. -We will have solutions on pin pointed problems on oss. -Most libraries can get the benefit's of using OSS efficiently and free of cost. Apart from above there may be other important benefits of such initiatives. I request to all the publishers and eminent professionals to think about it. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant Periodicals and Automation Division P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.grou.ps (HDLS)

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Indian Trade Journal
by Dr.D.P Prathap 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

dear colleagues If anybody is subscribing to Indian Trade Journal, please provide information regarding publisher's full address, contact email id, subscription cost etc. Thanking you Yours Sincerely Technical Officer (Library) Sugarcane Breeding Institute -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Nexgen Librarianship
by vrushali r rane 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Dear ModeratorPlease post this link giving seminar information on the forum. https://sites.google.com/site/ibsseminar2010/BestVrushali RaneLibrarianIBS Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Students of Kerala University qualified JRF in LIS
by Sudhier K G Pillai 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 5 Students of Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram, are qualified UGC's NET and JRF, June 2010. Out of the 5 students- one is a reserach scholar (Ajeemsha), 2 MPhil (Ramesh and Sreeeragi) and 2 MLISc Students (Sruthi Chandran and Jinu S. Rajan). Cngrats to all of them! Recently 2 of our MLISc students are selected by TCS for their Mumbai and Thituvananthapuram centres. Regards, *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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National Seminar on Open Source Software System:Revised Schedule and extension of dates
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 14 Oct '10

14 Oct '10

REVISED SCHEDULE OF THE SEMINAR National Seminar on “ OPEN SOURCE SYTEMS” (OSSS) Theme: “OSSS: Challanges and Issues” Tentative date: May-June ,2011. Venue: Kashmir University, Srinagar Organiser: DLIS, Kashmir university Partner: Department of Information Technology, Government of J&K. INTRODUCTION Continuous capacity development and awareness programmes are necessary to achieve the objective of transforming the novice into IT enabled citizens of tommorrow in a cost effective and sustainable way to suit need of diverse stakeholders in inclusive knowledge society. The success of different conferences and workshops especilaly from 2005 by the Department on various recent themes like Digital Library initiatives, Open Access Systems , web resources ,Application Digital Library softwares etc has encouraged and motivated us in partnership with Department of IT in stimulating a forum for different professionals to share their knowledge, experience and wisdom. The theme of the proposed conference is “OSSS: challenges and issues”. The conference will focus on adoption, implementation and utilization of OSSS in e-learning, e-governance in knowledge based society to enable an effective reach and connectivity between citizen and government and government to citizen(C2Z&Z2C). We invite you all to submit your research paper. Who should participate? (a) Information Technology professionals. (b) Content and knowledge Managers and e-governance institiutes (c) Policy makers, Educationists, Health professionals (d) Academicians, students and distance learners (e) Archivists and Museologists (f) Information providers and vendors. (g) E-publishers and virtual electronic communities (h) Library and Information Science professionals. (i) Engineering Faculty, Workers, enterpruners (j) Corporate and buisness Houses, Banking ,Insurance sectors and Media Call for papers Original papers focusing on the theme of the conference— Open source systems: challenges and Issues -are invited Some of the topics are listed below: > Open Source: Sociology & Growth practices, innovation, communities, sociology of open source, open source for non profits, customization, extending technology and impact. > Open Source: Challenges and opportunities. License and Legal Aspects, Maintainance and upgradation,Customisation , Economic and finanacial aspects, Cost effectivencess ,etc > Open Source: Software & Design Development and administration, solutions, metrics, design, modularity, immigration to open source, open source aspect to programming, modularity and interoperability. > Open Source: Commercial Aspect Commercialization of open source software, revenue aspect > Government sector: Adoptation : Challenges and issues Application Development Areas, Overview of Developers in Government to citizen and citizen to Government. Emphasis on web servers, content management software, server operating systems, embedded systems (such as secure gateways and network attached storage,) and ‘middleware’ systems (Allowing ommunications between different systems) > Adoption of Open Source in Business World Developing nations and open source, open source and India, Breaking the myth > Operating systems and other utilities: Linux, Mozilla, Debian, Apache, LAMP, Mysql, AJAX. > Special Groups and Appilications Government/Open Governance /Education/Health/Music/Libraries/Informatiuon > Digital Content creation and delivery Audio, video, 3D , Animation , Recreation, Digital library etc > Data extraction and mining : Algorithms and adoption of new innovative techniques > Web enabled Technologies: Social Networking and tools, Impact, Transparency and acccountability For details of paper submission guidelines and submission process, visit www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in. (in News/ anouncements column of the website) Important dates Last date for Submission of full papers: 20 January,2011 Last date for Submission of Poster: 25 January,2011 Notification of acceptance of paper/ poster with comments: 20 March 2011 Submission of the revised paper after incorporating comments: 30 March 2011 Registration: FEE | Up to 20 January2011 | After 20 January2011 ------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------- -------- | | DELEGATES | Rs 1,500.00 | Rs 2,000.00 | | ------------------+-----------------------------+--------------------- -------- | | For PAPER /poster | | CONTRIBUTORS only | Rs 500.00 | Rs 500.00 | | ----------------+-----------------------------+-------------------- ------------- For Tutorial | Rs 500.00 | Rs 1,000.00 Additional | | (All categories) --------------------+----------------------------+--------------------- --------------- --ACCOMODATION Details pl visit university website under news/anouncement column. Contact: S M SHAFI Organizing Secretary OSSS Secretariat DLIS, Kashmir university. HAZRATBAL, J&K – 190 006, India Telephone 9419008599 ; Fax 0194-2421357 E-mail smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in or osss2010(a)uok.edu.in OR osss2010(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Web www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in or www.kashmiruniversity.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation Mr. Tripathy for your new assignment
by Nihar Patra 13 Oct '10

13 Oct '10

Dear Mr. Tripathy I heartily congratulate you for your new assignment as Deputy Librarian in Indian Institute of Management, Ranchi. Wish you all the best. With regards, Nihar K Patra **************************************************** Learning Resource Centre JK Lakshmipat University Jaipur, Rajasthan www.jklu.ed.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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XHTML Version of Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access with Live Links
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Transforming Scholarly Publishing through Open Access: A Bibliography is now available as an XHTML website with live links to many included works. All versions of the bibliography are available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. OA XHTML: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/w/tsp.html OA PDF: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.pdf Low-Cost Paperback: http://digital-scholarship.org/tsp/transforming.htm This bibliography presents over 1,100 selected English-language scholarly works useful in understanding the open access movement's efforts to provide free access to and unfettered use of scholarly literature. The bibliography primarily includes books and published journal articles. (See the "Preface" for further details about scope and selection criteria). Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen): http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/tsp2.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ A Look Back at 21 Years as an Open Access Publisher http://digital-scholarship.org/cwb/21/21years.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
by Salahudheen.E 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Applications are invited for the post of *Research Associate* (One Position) to work full time in the Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India sponsored project entitled “Developing a Subject Information Gateway in Information Technology (SIGIT)” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh for the period of two years. Appointment will be initially for *one year *renewable depending upon the performance of the candidate. *Qualification:* · *Essential:* Doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent degree in Library & Information Science/Computer Science/Information Technology with knowledge of handling of computer hardware as well as software. · *Desirable:* Research Publications and PGDCA (non computer science post graduate candidates) with working experience in developing website/portals/Gateways etc. *Salary:* Rs. 23,000/- per month (Fixed) plus HRA & Medical Benefits Application with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator *latest by 23/10/2010.* ** ** *(Dr. Naushad Ali P.M)* Chairman/Principal Investigator DST Research Project Department of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 Telephone: 0571-2700039 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com Salahudheen. E Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Trainees for IIM Kozhikode
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for Advanced Trainees in Library & Information Science for a period of one year on a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. The candidate should possess Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Those awaiting MLIS results also could apply, but they will be inducted for training only on production of passing with the required marks. Interested candidates may apply with full particulars, on or before 30 October 2010, to The Perosnnel & Administration, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode , IIMK Campus P.O., Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode- 673570, KERALA. The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIMK is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels. IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned Greenstone Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in) The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. With regards, Sreekumar -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) [Ex - Visiting Professor, University of Malaya] Librarian & Head, Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in . . . ..... : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Medical librarians month
by Sangeeta Narang 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Dear professionals, There are certain days, weeks, months that are important for us viz. Fathers' Day, Mothers' Day, Librarians' Day, Open Access Week and so on. Like wise in U.S NLM declared October 2010 as Medical Librarians Month like wise we in our country also need to have one such day to make our existence felt. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/lo/profiles10/index.html Through your forum i wish to congratulate all those professionals who took to medical librarianship. Also i wish you all an eventful Open Access Week (18-24 October) http://www.openaccessweek.org/ Sangeeta Narang Librarian Grade -I AIl India Institute of Medical Sciences http://wwwhealthinformationresources.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on TQM in Digital Libraries
by Mailing List Admin 12 Oct '10

12 Oct '10

Date: Mon, 11 Oct 2010 04:01:47 -0700 (PDT) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> National Seminar on "Total Quality Management in Digital Libraries" Organized by � Thiagarajar School of Management(TSM), Madurai � & � SALIS Madurai Chapter � Date: 27th Oct 2010 Venue: TSM Registration: free (first-cum-first serve basis only) Sponsored by � National Library Culcutta, Ministry of Culture, Govt. of India � Areas to be covered: � TQM concepts and Principles Stages of TQM ISO 2001: 2008 Quality indicators TQM in Digital Libraries Implementation of TQM � Faculty: Experts in the Field � For Further details, please contact: S.SRIDHAR, LIBRARIAN, THIAGARAJAR SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, CENTER FOR HIGHER LEARNING, PAMBAN SWAMY NAGAR, THIRUPPARANKUNDRAM, MADURAI - 625 005 cel:9442939281

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Service providers for Koha and Resource Space
by Richa Srivastava 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderator Kindly post this message to the forum. I would highly appreciate if one could help me identify the service providers for Koha and resource space installation and customization for Ahmedabad area. -- Best wishes ऋचा Richa Srivastava -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Annual Conference of KMLA
by shashi bhat 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

Dear Moderater, Kindly arrange to publish the following.Dear All, We are glad to inform you that 3rd Annual Conference of Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) will be held at A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, (constituent college of Nitte University) Deralakatte, Mangalore on 28th & 29th January 2011 in association with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. Established by late Justice K.S. Hegde as a part of Nitte Education Trust in 1985, the A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences has made rapid progress in the field of Dental Education, Dental & Oral Health Care systems and research. The Institution along with its group of satellite Centers spread over 4 districts of Karnataka and North Kerala region has been highly successful in producing quality Professionals with a motto “Service to Humanity”. The vision of Justice K.S. Hegde has become reality under the able leadership by his dynamic son Sri N. Vinaya Hegde. In the year 2008, the Dental College was recognized as Deemed University by the UGC, and the Nitte University was thus formed. At present there are 7 Health science institutions under Nitte University, and 17 other institutions imparting education in various disciplines under the umbrella of Nitte Education Trust and also 17 rural health centres for the benefit of public health. The Institution is located at Deralakatte around 12 K.M. from Mangalore City, in a sprawling campus surrounded by beautiful scenic natural greenery. The institution is celebrating its “Silver Jubilee” year in 2010.Karnataka Medical Library Association (R) [KMLA] was established in the Year 1993, it is only the professional body representing all the Librarians of Health Science Institutions in Karnataka State affiliated to Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences and other deemed Universities. KMLA has been actively involved in imparting training and functioning for the welfare of the professional development of the Health Science Librarians to keep abreast of latest knowledge. About the Conference: Medical librarians in this era have to keep pace with fast changing digital and health care environments with innovative information, structuring and technological aptitude. It is not just learning or providing access to information, it is equally important that medical librarians have to undertake service orientation, which requires excellent communication skills and teaching ability. Hence medical librarians are expected to be web managers and medical informatics experts. This Conference would form a basis for learning the advances in Health Sciences in a librarian’s perspective. The theme of the conference: Advances in Health Science Librarianship Sub themes: Resources · Open Access Initiatives · Consortia Approach · E-resources · Institutional repositories Services · Networking · Specialized Services · Information Literacy Technology · Web2.0 · IT application in Libraries Any related topic of the theme or Sub-Theme Call for papers: Submission Guidelines: · Original paper on the above themes and sub themes are invited. · The papers should be submitted electronically. · The paper should consists of Title of the paper, name (s) of the author/s and their address with e-mail ID · Abstract should be of 150-200 words followed by at least 5 Keywords, Full Text and References. · All the papers should be MS word single spaced, 12 points font size, Times New Roman not exceeding 3000 -5000 words. All the Information Professionals/Librarians, Users, Health Science professionals and Traders (Traders to submit scientific presentation not product information) are requested to submit papers on or before 31st October 2010 to the following address: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah Director of the Conference, KMLA- 2011 Principal Librarian & Info. Officer NIMHANS, Hosur Road, Bangalure Tel: 080-26564598 M: 9448040805 E-mail: siddahass(a)gmail.com ; kmla2011(a)gmail.com (Note: Only registered delegates can present paper) Registration Details: Registration fee: (entitles for conference kit, participation in scientific deliberation; breakfast, lunch & refreshments) KMLA Members: Rs. 500.00 Non member: Rs. 1000.00 (*Those who become members on the spot also get concession) Participants can register by sending filled in registration form & DD in favor of “The Dean, ABSMIDS” payable at Mangalore Further information please contact: Mrs. Shashikala K. Organizing Secretary, KMLA-2011 Library & Information Centre A. B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Deralaktte, Mangalore - 575 018 Ph (O): 0824- 2204963; 2204572 (ext.234) Mobile: 9448869047 Fax: 0824 – 2204776 E-mail: kmla2011(a)gmail.com or shashilib(a)yahoo.co.in With Regards, Mrs. Shashikala K Librarian, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Constituent college of Nitte University, Derlakatte, Mangalore - 575018. Ph: 0824-2204572, 2204963 (ext.-234) Res: 0824-2202133 Mob: +919448869047. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Attendant Post in TIFR
by VINAYAK GONJARE 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

** *Dear All,* ** * TATA INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH National Centre of the Government of India for Nuclear Science & Mathematics Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 Advertisement No. 17/2010 * *WORK ASSISTANT** :* One Post [Unreserved] ; Pay Band : (PB-1) : Rs.5200-20200 + Grade Pay : Rs.1800/- ; TME : Rs.12,360/- ; HQ : Mumbai. *Qual* : S.S.C. *OR* Equivalent. *Desirable* : Knowledge of photocopying and basic library science skills preferred. *Exp.* : One year experience. *Job Requirements* : Job responsibilities include processing, shelving and shifting of books/journal volumes, photocopying of journal articles etc., packing of parcels, attending desk duties on shifts/holidays and also on normal working days whenever required. Other routine jobs of an Attendant * * *Age* : Below 28 years. for more detail, pl find the attached file Thanks and Regards Vinayak Gonjare 8097852491 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Training and Certification - Nov & Dec
by savitra sirohi 11 Oct '10

11 Oct '10

All, We are offering a Koha training and certification program at Mumbai and Bangalore. The objectives of this program are to: - Train library professionals & staff on using Koha - To test and certify their readiness to use Koha This is a 3 day program, covering the key modules and functions in Koha. At the end of program, participants will be required to demonstrate their skills on the various modules. Participants who complete 70% of the exercises successfully will be awarded a Koha skills certificate. The current workshop schedule is as follows: Mumbai: 26th to 28th November, 2010 Bangalore: 10th to 12th December, 2010 For more information, including fees, registration and workshop outline please visit this page: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha/training-certification Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Nucsoft OSS Labs http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Forthcoming Book on Koha in Nov 2010
by Shreeni vasu 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message.. ... Forthcoming book on koha All, A book on Koha - a self-sufficient guide to installing and configuring Koha has been published. The book is published by Packt Publishing and authored by Savitra Sirohi and Amit Gupta from Nucsoft OSS Labs. Several members of the Koha community have been part of the review process. Please visit this page for more details: http://www.osslabs.biz/news/book-koha-published Thanks & Regards, Shreenivas H Eshwar Business Development Nucsoft OSS Labs Professional IT support for Open Source Software Phone: +91 80 32014436 Mobile: +91 9341194112 Web: http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Closing date for IATLIS Conference Papers extended on request till 12 October 2010
by Jagtar Singh 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Through there has been tremendous response for IATLIS Call for conference papers, yet on the repeated request of professional colleagues the last date for receiving the papers has been extended to 12 October 2010. Please note that after this date no request for further extension will be entertained. In fact, the closing date was 07 October 2010, but just to respect the sentiments of our colleagues we have decided to streach ourselves. Please read the call below: IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2010 - FIRST CALL FOR PAPERS XXVII National Conference of the IATLIS on “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training”, 17-19 November 2010, University of Pune, Pune. Theme: Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training The theme covers many lingering issues and challenges in LIS Education, research and training (LISERT), but a few facets of the theme are listed below. Role and status of LISERT, particularly in the less developed countries LIS Education – Holistic approach: mandate, manpower planning, levels, accreditation, technological determinism, infrastructure, internship, faculty and students, learning resources. Learning styles and teaching methodologies Open and Distance Learning Privatization and commercialization in LIS education Critical appraisal of LIS research Training issues and concerns for LIS Globalization in LISERT with special reference to developing countries Impact of ICTs on LISERT Cooperation, collaboration partnership in LISERT with special reference to south-south cooperation Papers are invited on the theme “Emerging Challenges and Lingering Issues in LIS Education, Research and Training” and its sub-themes listed above, but not limited to these sub-themes only. These sub-themes are indicative only; papers addressing any other aspect of the theme are also welcome. Last date for sending abstracts: 19 September 2010 Last date for sending full paper: 07 October 2010 *(New closing date on request: 12 October 2010).* Notification of accepted papers: 19 October 2010 Conference Dates: 17 – 19 November 2010 Abstracts and full papers should be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab). Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com The full paper (including abstract and references) should not be more than three thousand words. Please send your paper both in print and as email attachment (in MS-Word 2003). The full paper should include the title, name, address and contact details of author(s), abstract, and keywords. The paper should be prepared using APA Style Manual. Kindly mention “Paper of ___Surname of first author et al__ for IATLIS 2010 Conference” in the subject line while sending paper as email attachment. The authors of accepted papers will be a sent a Copyright Performa to be duly filled in by them. The authors of accepted papers would have to send the filled in copyright form, along with a demand draft of Rs. 500/- in favour of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) payable at Patiala. In case you are attending the conference, contributor’s copy will be given to you at the conference. For those who cannot make it to the IATLIS Conference, a contributor’s copy will be posted to the first author’s address. Detailed brochure of the conference follows. For further details kindly contact: The President, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala - 147002 (Punjab)..Tel: +91-175-3046179. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GOC rates
by dipali bipin hindalekar 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Official site of Federation of Publishers and Booksellers Association of India,(FPBAI) http://fpbai.org/ is not working from May 2010 . So from where we get the authentive GOC Rates ? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open positions in Nucsoft OSS Labs
by savitra sirohi 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

All, We are looking to hire 1 senior library science professional to lead our business development efforts in North India. The position is for Delhi. Applicants will have: - About 10 years of experience - MLIS or equivalent educational qualifications - Strong academic record - Strong written and spoken English language skills - Strong computer skills - Some experience in sales or business development - Some experience with software or IT related projects The primary responsibility of the successful candidate will be to meet revenue targets for our Library related and open source software based solutions and services. The candidate will be expected to work independently initially and gradually build and manage a team in later stages. The role is likely to include the following types of activities: - Leads generation - Sales pipeline management - Sales visits - Demonstration of solutions - Organizing events or conferences - Developing sales channels Applicants will have to go through a rigorous selection process including telephonic and face to face interviews at Mumbai or Bangalore. Those interested can write to me with: - Statement of purpose - Detailed profile Thank you, Savitra Sirohi Head, Nucsoft OSS labs http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for articles & ideas -- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Call for articles & ideas --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from Library Hi Tech News Library Hi Tech News (LHTN), is actively seeking submissions. LHTN is an established (1984+) print and online monthly journal that quickly publishes articles of interest to our international readership. The journal’s major focus is on developments in library technology. Although not formally peer reviewed, LHTN is indexed in Library and Information Science Abstracts (LISA), Library, Information Science and Technology Abstracts (LISTA), Scopus, INSPEC, Current Index to Journals in Education and others. Published by Emerald Publishing Group, LHTN is interested in articles of varying lengths, reports from relevant conferences, and case studies of library use of technology. The editors will work with authors that are new to LIS publishing, and those who are seeking outlets for reporting on practical uses of IT in libraries. Publishing your article in LHTN can be “a place to start,” analogous to a “poster session in print” and does not preclude publishing a more fulsome piece in a peer-reviewed journal at a later date. Readers consider LHTN the source to hear what’s coming next in terms of technology development for academic and public libraries. Submissions particularly welcome in the following areas (for example): * New Web Browsers/Search Engines * Virtual Reference/Pilots/Experiments * Library Uses of Skype/VOIP * Integrated Library Systems (ILSs) and ILMS * Blogging * Discovery Tools/Federated Search * Library Mobile Applications * EContent/Ebooks/Digital Collections * Social Networks/Collaboration * Virtual Worlds * Instructional Technology * Content Management Systems * Library as Publisher * Twitter Applications for Libraries * Gaming and Simulations * Digital Textbooks * New Library Learning Spaces * Digital Preservation/Data Curation * Virtual Conferencing * Citation Managers * Digital Video * Technology for Library Users with Disabilities * LibGuides and similar products * Data Visualization * EScience/EResearch/Cyberinfrastructure * Open Source Software * Cloud Computing * Metadata and Tagging * Crowdsourcing * Web analytics tools * Web 3.0 and the semantic web For a free sample issue, please see: http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=lhtn We look forward to hearing your ideas, and to reading your submissions for LHTN. Thank you very much, Martin Kesselman and Laura Bowering Mullen, Co-Editors of LHTN martyk[at]rci.rutgers.edu, lbmullen[at]rci.rutgers.edu Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas[at]emeraldinsight.com Further Details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library -- for New Section 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology'
by Puna Das 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Digital Preservation Management and Technology --------------------------------------------------------------------- Journal call for papers from The Electronic Library New section in The Electronic Library Section Co-editors: Dr Gillian Oliver and Professor G E Gorman Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Digital preservation management and technology are two inter-related issues confronting all memory institutions: libraries, archives, galleries and museums. Such institutions are addressing very similar questions regarding the management of preservation activities and of preserved artefacts, as well as the technologies required to preserve, disseminate and access these artefacts. For many, this has been the unexpected consequence of rushing to reformat existing collections to enable digital accessibility. Resourcing issues (shortage of expertise, limited availability of funding) are forcing collaborative activity to an unprecedented degree between the distinctly different collecting paradigms represented by these institution types. As the functionality of web technologies and social media software increasingly influence the ways in which these institutions operate, the focus on DPMT, on collaboration between technologists and managers, and on inter-institutional collaboration will increase. It is therefore timely to consider devoting a significant section of an existing journal (The Electronic Library) to capture interest and research in this sector. In time, Digital Preservation Management and Technology may become a full journal, the focus of which will be research in the broad field of digital preservation management and related technologies in this cross-sectoral domain, which includes academic, corporate, government, scientific and commercial contexts. It will address issues relating to the continuity of digital information, including digital objects, metadata and the context of their creation, management and use. It will encompass all purposes for which information is managed by the different occupational groups: as evidence, for accountability, for knowledge and awareness and for pleasure and entertainment. Coverage is intentionally international. The emphasis will be on research and conceptual papers in these fields. Articles should be either conceptual papers or research papers in the region of 3000-6000 words. All submissions will be double-blind peer reviewed. by members of the Editorial Advisory Board. There will be an international Editorial Advisory Board whose specific task will be to double blind peer review submissions. The 20-30 Board members will be from North America, the UK, Australasia, Asia and elsewhere. Please direct submissions to 'Digital Preservation Management and Technology' at http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/tel. Full information and guidance on using ScholarOne Manuscripts is available on The Electronic Library author guidelines page http://info.emeraldinsight.com/products/journals/author_guidelines.htm?id=el Further details: http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1998 Anasua Mukherjee Das Publishing Relationship Manager Emerald Group Publishing Limited 502-503, Ring Road Mall Sector-3, Mangalam Place, Rohini New Delhi-110085, India Telefax: +91 11 43362200 Mobile: + 91-9958798827 E-mail: ADas(a)emeraldinsight.com http://www.emeraldinsight.com/librarians/writing/calls.htm?id=1533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request/Urgent
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 08 Oct '10

08 Oct '10

Dear All, Kindly arrange to send the following articles: 1. American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene,1996;Vol 54;pp. 652-654 2. Oncology,2009;Vol. 76;pp101-111 Thanks. RAKESH SINGH BISEN LIBRARY OFFICER INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INTEGRATIVE MEDICINE(IIIM) (Formerly Regional Research Laboratory) Canal Road, JAMMU-180 001(J&K)-INDIA rsbisen(a)iiim.res.in library(a)iiim.ac.in bisen.iiim(a)gmail.com Phone(O) 0191-2569000-10;Ext. 262/258 Mobile: 09469210220 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer in October 2010 – Award to Prof. Shalini Urs
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear All The University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign, USA, Mortenson Centre for International Library Programs has a invited Prof. Shalini R. Urs of University of Mysore to be the Mortenson Distinguished Lecturer 2010 during October 2010. The program consists of lecture programmes, Round Table discussions and meetings. The annual lecture series, by a renowned speaker on a topic related to international understanding and libraries, began in 1990 and is one of the highlights of the international events held on the campus. Recognizing her accomplishments and her work in the areas of digital libraries, Prof. Urs has been bestowed with this rare honour- first for an Indian Library Professional. Past Mortenson Distinguished Lecturers are from across the world of intellectuals and library and information professionals including James H. Billington, the thirteenth Librarian of Congress Alex Byrne, president of International Federation of Library Professionals (IFLA 2005-7) , Talat S. Halman well known author and minister for culture in Turkey , and others. Prof. Urs lecture “Shifting terrains, Crossing Boundaries: Digital Libraries are personal and social again! —Is scheduled at 4.00 PM on October 20th followed by a reception. The Round Table discussion is scheduled on October 19th at 1.00 PM. The other programme of activities include WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview; WILL Focus 580 – public radio interview ; Interactive discussion meetings with iSchool at Illinois students and faculty; and dinner with the Mortesnon family and the campus faculty. For more details you may visit - http://www.library.illinois.edu/mortenson/index.html Dr Sanjeev Kumar Dy Director NRC NIFTNewDelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Availability of abridged version
by padma ravishankar 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, Can anybody tell me whether the abridged version of "Ponniyin Selvan" is available. Tell me the publisher who has brought out it in English and in Tamil. The novel was written by Kalki. Thanks Padma Ravishankar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Researchers share our worries about library budget cuts
by mithun raj 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear Friends, In the two recent articles published in 'The Scientist', it was interesting to find that scientists of west share our concerns about library budget cuts. Read the opinion of Robert Buckingham, a long-time epidemiologist at NMSU and now dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Saskatchewan "The lifeblood of a university is its library, and cutting library resources is like cutting off oxygen to the brain.......Without this lifeblood, the university will falter and fail." I wonder how many Indian scientists will join them ?! Read further: http://www.the-scientist.com/news/display/57728/ *- Library cuts threaten research* http://www.the-scientist.com/blog/display/57491/ - *Support for UC-Nature ban* -- Mithun Raj M. Junior Research Fellow DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RV College Post Bangalore -560059 Phone: +919379916419 Alt ids: mithunrajm(a)gmail.com, mithun(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new E.Mail ID of Prof. Mangla
by shabahat husain 07 Oct '10

07 Oct '10

Dear colleagues In connection with my message regarding Tagore fellowship award to Prof. P.B. Mangla, it is to bring to your kind notice that his new E.Mail ID is: manglapb(a)rediffmail.com Inconvenience is deeply regretted. Regards Prof Shabahat Husain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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congratulations
by MN Seetharaman 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

M.N. Seetharaman Former Head, Information Centre for Aeronautics National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore Dear Prof. Mangala, Hope you still remember me since it was a long time ago that you visited NAL Library & Info Centre when I was its Head. Extremely thrilled to know about your appointment as the Tagore National Professor in the Knowledge Field. You deserve this high honour, and you have brought credit to our profession. Please accept my hearty congratulations. I have always felt that our Public Libraries should consider providing services to the millions of small businesses/entrepreneurs in the country as they have no libraries of their own. When I was in NAL Library, I had helpied the Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, in establishing a Public Industry Library at the Peenya Industrial Estate, Bangalore. I hope in your new position you would be able initiate some pilot projects in this direction. With my hearty congratulations, once again, and best wishes M N Seetharaman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NIFT-IFLA International Conference-Call for the Papers
by anand bandi 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this information on LIS forum for the benefit of the LIS Professionals. "The National Institute of Fashion Technology in association with the Art Library section of IFLA is Organising 3 day International Seminar from 15th to 17th February, 2011 at "India Internationa Center" New Delhi.The main theme of the conference is on "User Empowerment through Digital Technologies" which is one of the focussed topic highly debatable in present changed scenirio of the profession. For more information and for the details of the conference may visit NIFT Website www.nift.ac.in" Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation
by SRELS 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the following invitation for the benefit of LIS-FORUM members. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad, SRELS -------- Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore in association with B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bangalore cordially invite you to the function INTRODUCING DR. S.R. RANGANATHAN’S COLON CLASSIFICATION, REVISED EDITION 7 IN KANNADA, TRANSLATED BY DR. B.A. SHARADA address by Prof. K. V. Narayana Former Registrar, Kannada University, Hampi about the book Dr. B.A. Sharada Chief Guest Sri. S.B. Hondadakeri Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore presided by Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore ******** Felicitations to Dr. B.A. SHARADA Librarian, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore by Prof. A. Neelameghan Member-Secretary, SRELS, Bangalore on Thursday 14th October 2010, at 6.00 pm at Auditorium, B.M.S. College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560 019 RSVP: 1. K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in 2. N. Chowdappa - Mob: 9980063838 E-mail: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 10:54:29 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear Members, The Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is organizing a one-day National Symposium on Next Generation Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges, on Friday 29th October 2010; 9.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs. At the Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar, Bangalore 560040 The objective of the Symposium is to provide an effective platform to learn, discuss, debate and develop a broad understanding of the next generation libraries and the technologies that drive such libraries. The program is designed in the form of a panel discussion. The panelists will comprise of experts from industry & academia. The discussion topics will include: - Next Generation Information Sources: Content, Access,Pricing, trends and Promotion & Usage - Next Generation Library Services: New model for library services based on library .2.0 - User expectations and required skills for managing the next generation libraries. On behalf of KALA, we invite your active participation in the symposium. The registration form is appended to this message. Registration Fee ---------------- Members of KALA and other professional associations - INR 250 Others - INR 350 Thanks and regards, For KALA: Ananda T.Byrappa Hon. General Secretary, KALA ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com Rajendra Babu H Hon. Joint Secretary, KALA Rajendra.Babu(a)capco.com Francis Jayakanth Hon. Vice President KALA franc(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in _________________________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION FORM ----------------- Name (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms.): Designation: Institution /Organization: Mailing Address: E-mail: Phone: (R)__________________(O)___________________(M)______________ Payment Details*: Bank Daft No. __________ dated _________ Amount (Rs.) ____________ (*Drawn in favour of KALA, payable at Bangalore Drawn on (Bank) __________________________________________________ Signature Registration form should be mailed to: Karnataka State Library Association, # 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore- 560010

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Workshop on Academic Writing & Publication Workshop for Research Students
by Pawan Agrawal 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

*Dear library professionals* *Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar *in collaboration with *ICSSR-Western Regional Centre, Mumbai *organizes *Academic Writing & Publication Workshop **for **Research Students* *Between **November 14 to 20, 2010* Applications are invited for the Academic Writing and Publication Workshop for Research Students that will be held at Central University of Gujarat from November 16 to 20, 2010 . The workshop will be held in collaboration with ICSSR –Western Regional Centre and will offer research students in colleges and universities an opportunity to learn and discuss the techniques of research writing and publication. The workshop will (i) help participants understand how to structure research papers effectively, (ii) enhance their ability to critique, edit and review their own work, and (iii) familiarize them with the academic publication process. The themes that will be covered would include: - Writing a proposal - Review of literature - Critiquing a manuscript- Different perspectives - Information search - Citation styles, using end notes and foot notes - Analyzing data – qualitative and quantitative - Preparing a manuscript for publication - Organizing the argument - Different styles of writing - Making abstracts, synopsis *Resource Persons:* This workshop will be conducted by resource persons eminent in the field of social sciences who have experience in writing, editing and publishing research papers. The workshop will be structured as an intensive mix of lectures and discussions. The focus will be on interactive participation. *Who Is Eligible?* Students who have registered for M.Phil/Ph.D. in any university in the field of social sciences and who are preferably at the writing stage of their dissertation/thesis. *Applicants must submit one draft research paper or research proposal of about 2500 words to 4000 words (including footnotes/endnotes and references) that they have written along with their applications. Applications without the draft paper will not be considered. * *Travel and Accommodation:* Outstation participants will be paid travel by III AC by train from their place to Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar and back. *Application form* can be downloaded from * http://www.cug.ac.in/workshop2010* * * *Registration Fee: * Please submit a demand draft of Rs.150/- as processing fee (non-refundable) in favour of “Central University of Gujarat”, payable at Ahmedabad/Gandhinagar, along with the application form. Selected candidates will have to pay an additional Rs. 500/- as registration fee after they are informed about their selection. *Important Dates:* Last date for Receipt of Applications: *15 October 2010* Date for informing applicants of selection: *1 November 2010. * Please send your application forms to : Prof. N.Rajaram, Coordinator, Academic Writing Workshop-2010, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar 382030. Tel No: 079-23260208 Fax: 079-23260076. Email: aww2010(a)cug.ac.in -- 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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Invitation for Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010): Web 2.0 technologies for Library Services
by shivaram gowda 06 Oct '10

06 Oct '10

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees, and its alumni, cordially invites you to the 6th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010). This year’s seminar will be on Web 2.0 Technologies for library services. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2010): Web 2.0 technologies for Library Services Date: November 13, 2010 (Saturday) Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information Science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is being conducted with an intention to create awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the field of Information and Communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview on Web 2.0 technology tools like RSS feeds, Wikis, Mashup, Blogs, etc., and customize those to Library & Information services. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and alternate carrier opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 350/- for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Number of participants restricted to 40 (due to Space constraint), it will be first come first served basis. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/registration2010.html With regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tagore National Fellowship to Prof. P.B.Mangla (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Date: Tue, 5 Oct 2010 04:45:08 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Dear colleagues It is with great pleasure, i wish to inform all library professionals that as a part of the 150th celeberations of Rabindranath Tagore ,Govt. of India, Ministry of Culture has awarded Tagore National Fellowships to some eminent persons in select fields of Knowledge.� Prof. P.B. Mangla is a natural choice in Library and Information Science. This Fellowship is for a term of 2 years. He will be working on a Project about Public Library Service for Delhi in attachment with RRRLF.He will be paid honorarium + Contingent expenses to complete the project.� People willing to congratulate Prof. Mangla on this prestigious award may contact him on :� Telephone: 098103110151 E. Mail: manglapb(a)gmail.com Prof Shabahat Husain Department of Library and Information Sc A.M.U. Aligarh

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27th Annual Convention of SIS & Conference on "Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation"
by narayan ghosh 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Invitation for participation and call for papers: Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation (Papers are invited on concepts, working models and case studies) Organized by: The Society for Information Science (SIS) in association with Indian Institute of Chemical Biology (IICB) and Bose Institute (BI), Kolkata Date: 24th to 26th November, 2010 Venue: J C Ray Auditorium, IICB & MLS Hall, IACS, Kolkata Theme: Open Access: Gateway to Open Innovation Areas Covered: Open Access Initiatives Open Access: Paths & Players Open Access Repositories Open Access: Data Harvesting /Mining Open Knowledge Network Open Source Software and DiscoveryOpen Standards Open Source Licensing and DiffusionOpen Innovation Important dates: Full paper submission - 31st October, 2010 Last date for registration - 9th November, 2010 Details can be viewed at: http://www.sisconference2010.org Regards, N C Ghosh Organizing Secretary, SIS Conference, 2010 Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata CSIR, Govt. of India 4, Raja Subodh C Mullick Road, Kolkata - 700032 Phone: (033) 24995713/2473-3491/3493, Extn.713/769 Mobile: 09432248877 E-mail: ncghosh@iicb.res.in;narayanghosh@yahoo.co.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library Automation Package and Discovery Tool at NCSI from 29th November to 3rd December
by Anuradha.K.T. 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Apologies for cross posting A workshop of one week duration on Library Automation Package (LAP) and it's Integration with Discovery Tool is organised at National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from November 29th to December 3rd, 2010. For more details click on: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshops/ Topics covered: # Linux: An overview; Ubuntu installation and basic commands in Ubuntu # Installation of Library Automation Package PhpMyBibli (PMB) on Ubuntu # Overview of Staff-Client module and OPAC in PMB # Installation of Discovery Tool: Vufind # Integration of Vufind into PMB Last date for registration: Before 5th November, 2010 the registration fee has to reach us. For online registration click on: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshops/register.html or send a mail to workshop(a)dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Workshop Coordinator: Dr. Anuradha.K.T. National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012 anu(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Phone:(+91-80) 22933274/22932511 Fax: (+91-80) 23601426/23600683

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Advertisement of NET Exam (Dec, 2010)
by Bairam Khan 05 Oct '10

05 Oct '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this message. The advertisement of UGC-NET (Dec-2010) has bee notified. The last date of On-line application is 25th Oct. and Last date for receiving the print out of online Application is 1st Nov. For details please visit: http://www.ugcnetonline.in/ Bairam Khan Assistant Librarian Gr-II Central Library, Golapbag The University of Burdwan PIN-713104, W.B., India Cell No.- +91-9434585286 E-mail-bubairamkhan(a)gmail.com, bairamkhan(a)hotmail.com -- _______________________________________________ Search for products and services at: http://search.mail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two Day National Training Workshop on "Personality Development" on October 20th and 21st 2010 at IWSB, Greater Noida U P
by shweta pande 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Dear Moderator Please circulate the information among all professionals . Dear All, It has been correctly said that “First impression is the last impression” but how well, we all present ourselves it varies from person to person. As we all Library & Professionals are perfect with our knowledge and experiences, usually the lacking part which one or the other comes across is the art of presenting ourselves in front of others. Personality grooming is not homework of one or two days, it all the way comes from few skills and learning’s like Communication skill, Negotiation skill, Body Language etc. Keeping this thought in our mind we tried to give a platform to the Library Professionals to groom themselves and learn few things on Personality Development. So, It is our pleasure to share with you that INDUS WORLD SCHOOL OF BUSINESS, Greater Noida is going to organize a Two Day National Training Workshop on "Personality Development" for Library & Information Professionals on October 20th & 21st, 2010. I hope it would be awakening to the inner potential to the Library & Professionals of India. This will enrich the experience of the participants and it is expected that they will return to their workplaces as changed people who will fulfill their potential and become the professionals they are meant to be. IWSB (Indus World School of Business) has been started with a mission to create well-rounded, open and responsible entrepreneurial leaders who can be growth catalysts in organizations, businesses and markets through leadership in thought and action. This is reflected in virtually every aspect of the Institute. The environment at IWSB encourages openness, accountability, risk taking and innovation. IWSB runs under the aegis of the Career Launcher Education Foundation, and is promoted by Career Launcher Group, a leading edu-corporate of Asia that has business operations in diverse areas in the field of education. The participants nominated for this program are expected to find it a great learning and sharing experience, due to the content and context, (details given in the attached Brochure and Format for making Nominations), with variety of topics and eminent speakers, having long experiences in Academics, Library and Industry field. I believe you and your colleague will benefit a lot from this workshop. I request you to send some nomination(s) from your Institute to encourage me in my endeavor. We look forward to your presence and participation to make the Workshop a success in achieving its goal. We are also providing transportation facility from Noida Sector 37 Detail information : www.iwsb.in Thanks With Best Regards, Yours truly, Dr. Rajesh KumarLibrarian Knowledge Resource Center Indus World School Of Business 15-A ,Knowledge Park II Greater Noida-201308,UP 0120-3969600(O) M-9899806543 drjharajeshtql(a)blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy at Calibre Academy
by padma ravishankar 04 Oct '10

04 Oct '10

Dear Friends, There is a vacancy for the post of Librarian at Calibre Academy ( Mrs. YGP School) for the Junior section. Kindly contact me for further details. Yours faithfully, Padma RavishankarLibrarianCalibre AcademyPh: 9884910980 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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