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Job Opportunities at Tata Consultancy Services - Information Resource Centre (IRC) at Hyderabad
by K Satyanarayana 20 May '10

20 May '10

Hi, Appreciate if you can post the following on your forums. thanks Satya _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Job Opportunities at Tata Consultancy Services Information Resource Centre (IRC) at Hyderabad Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has a total employee strength of over 1,40,000, with the world's best trained IT consultants, in 47 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 6.34 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2010. TCS takes pride in having a unique corporate library and information services model in place. Its large network of Information Resource Centre (IRC) in India comprises 62 locational IRCs across 15 cities, managed by over 100 professionals. Winner of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes and benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCS?s global business needs and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic team players for the post of ?IRC Assistant Manager? or ?IRC Senior Executive?, for its IRC at Hyderabad. This is regular position and selected candidates should be prepared to work in Hyderabad on a long-term basis. Remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in the industry. The selected candidate will report to the Hyderabad IRC Head. Number of Positions: One Responsibilities: ? Market IRC services effectively to key user groups by linking IRC offerings to their business needs. ? Perform traditional Library Management activities including collection development, resource management, and providing alert services. ? Perform business information research and analysis, both proactively and on request. Eligibility and Requirements: ? M.L.I.S./Masters in (Library Science/Information Science/Information Management)/A.D.I.S/any equivalent degree. ? 8 ? 14 years of experience in an academic/special library (corporate library experience is desirable). ? Ability to apply existing and emerging technologies to new initiatives and improve library services. ? Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. ? Ability to work both independently and in a team to deliver results in a constantly changing environment. ? Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines without losing focus on quality. ? A team player with excellent communication skills, customer service skills and analytical skills, capable of building good working partnerships with user groups. Application Formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format should be mailed to hyd.irc(a)tcs.com, by June 4, 2010. The subject line should include ?Hyderabad IRC Recruitment 2010? and the full name of the applicant. No other certificates or documents are required at this stage. Resume format is available at http://www.infolibrarian.com/tcs-hyd-format.rtf. Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates need to take a telephonic interview. Based on their performance, select candidates will be called for a personal interview at Hyderabad. Candidates called for personal interview will be reimbursed travel cost (only return fare) by second class train/bus, only on the production of valid tickets. The exact dates will be intimated to the candidates separately. Only shortlisted candidates will be intimated about their interviews. Note that applications with insufficient information and those received after the final date will not be considered. For further clarifications and information, write to <hyd.irc(a)tcs.com>. =====-----=====-----===== 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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Library Staff at Banasthali University
by Vimal Kumar 20 May '10

20 May '10

Librarian Ph.D, MLISc with 10 years of relevant experience Asst. Librarian MLISc with 5 years of relevant experience Library Assistant BLISc and good computer skills and familiarity with library software. Application on plain paper containing the detailed biodata duly supported by testimonials along with a passport size photograph with IPO of Rs. 50/-(Rs.20/- for SC/ST) should reach withing two weeks to Secretary Banasthali Vidyapith- Rajasthan-304022 Reference: Times Ascent, Dated May 19, 2010 -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Vacancies at NID Cell SNDT University Mumbai
by Mailing List Admin 20 May '10

20 May '10

Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:49:08 +0530 From: Perin Marolia <pvmarolia(a)gmail.com> Dear Administrator: Thank you for putting up our message regarding vacancies at NID Cell SNDT University. However, some information seems to have been left out, i.e. the first paragraph and one para in between. As a result, the name of the project does not appear anywhere in the message. We feel it is important to name the project as it will indicate the nature of the work involved. I shall be grateful if you would arrange to put the following information on the LIS Forum: With reference to the announcement regarding vacancies at the NID Cell, SNDT Women's University Library, it is clarified that the NID Cell is the Networking and Information Dissemination Cell of the UGC Project on Capacity Building of Women Managers in Higher Education. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, DR. P. V. Marolia On Tue, May 11, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 11:57:39 +0530 > From: Perin Marolia <pvmarolia(a)gmail.com> > > Prof. Harsha Parekh, who retired as Librarian of the SNDT Women's > University Library and Head of the SHPT School of Library Science is the > Hon. Director of the NID Cell, and Dr. Perin Marolia is the Co-ordinator. > The NID Cell carries out its objective of disseminating information to the > members of the UGC Programme, through its website. It also maintains a > library of print and digital materials. An e-group of members is planned, as > well as various information dissemination activities. > > The NID Cell wishes to recruit TWO professional staff in the grade of > Lecturer. The details are as follows: > > *Two posts in the scale of Lecturer =96 1 Open and 1 reserved for SC* > > *Qualifications : * > > 1. Good academic record with at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade > at Master=92s Degree Level in Library and Information science/Women=92s > Studies/Information technology/Computer Applications or in Social Sciences > /Humanities with a Women=92s Studies component. > > 2. National Eligibility Test (NET) or SET as per rules > > 3. Good knowledge of Information Technology. > > *Job description:* > > The team at the NID Cell is responsible for : > > - Identifying, acquiring and managing literature and data (print and > electronic) on relevant issues > - Creating and maintaining contents for a web site (including databases, > digital library, discussion groups, a calendar of events etc.) > - Innovative dissemination service to a widely distributed target group > - Networking and coordination with regional and sub-regional coordinators > - Networking with international agencies > > *The work of the Lecturers will be:* > > To search out and prepare data for the website of the project, to identify > and acquire resources (print and digital) for the NID Cell, and to carry > out > other information-related and administrative work as assigned by the > Co-ordinator of the NID Cell. The job does not involve any teaching. > > Kindly note that the positions are temporary and contractual, initially for > a period of 1 year, and if found suitable, will be extended till March 31, > 2012. Further, they are non-vacational but have the benefit of Privilege > Leave (20 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Casual Leave (8 days) each year, > with no privileges of encashment or accumulation of leave. > > *Remuneration:* Rs. 26,000 (consolidated), likely to be revised. The > remuneration is on an ad-hoc basis with an annual increment. > > The University does not have any accommodation facilities for ad-hoc staff. > > Apply to: > > Prof. Harsha Parekh, > Hon. Director, NID Cell, SNDT Women=92s > University Library, 2nd. floor, > Patkar Hall building, 1 Nathibai Thackersey > Road, Churchgate, Mumbai = 400 020 > > to reach on or before May 27, 2010 by 05:00 p.m. > > Applications may be sent by email to nidcell(a)gmail.com > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Golden Jubilee of the SHPT School of Library Science
by Perin Marolia 19 May '10

19 May '10

The SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai is entering its Golden Jubilee Year. A series of programmes is planned to mark the occasion. We request all alumni to contact us for further details. Please email: shptsndt(a)gmail.com or pvmarolia(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Fwd: DRTC Colloquium [iso-8859-1] � 3 (2009� 2011)] (fwd)
by Mailing List Admin 18 May '10

18 May '10

Date: Tue, 18 May 2010 14:35:28 +0530 (IST) From: M Krishnamurthy <krish(a)isibang.ac.in> INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 3 (2009 2011) Current Trends in Library Automation Abstract We are living in an information age. The major resources for information now-a-day are internet and libraries. The automation of library processes to serve the users more effectively is one of the major objectives of a particular library. Implementation of new technologies to mechanize the various processes of the library will help the users utilize the resources efficiently. This colloquium provides a brief overview of the developments in the field of library automation in the last two decades. We have divided library automation into two distinct parts. One is in-house library automation which discusses automation of several in-house processes like house-keeping, serials control, cataloguing and indexing etc. Second is the digital library initiative discussing the web-based OPACs, libraries as portals, development of Ariel, MIME, digital reference services and interoperability of information systems. We will also discuss the various co-operative library networks, the role of open source movement and possible future directions. Contents Speakers 1. Introduction Sudipta Biswas 2. The Automation of Different In-house LibraryProcesses Abhinav Kumar Singh 3. The Digital Library Initiative Alka R. Singh 4. Co-operative Library Networks Shashi Bhushan Prasad 5. Interoperability of Information Systems Amit Kumar Sarangi 6. Conclusion Debayan De Venue: DRTC classroom Date: 19th May 2010 Time: 2 : 00 p.m. All are cordially invited M. Krishnamurthy Colloquium co-ordinator *************************************** Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) Ass Professor Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Ph:91-80-28483002/3 Fax :91-80-28484265 -- 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 May 2010
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 18 May '10

18 May '10

Could you pl. post this msg to the lis-forum members? With regards HR Mohan ====================================================== Dear all, The 2nd issue of CSI eNewsletter dt. 16th May 2010 is ready and can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2010-05-16.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 Contents ======= • 5 hot IT certification picks for 2010 • Free Tutorials from IEEE Communications Society • The Financial Management of Cyber Risk: An Implementation Framework for CFOs • 10th Anniversary of Linux for the Mainframe • The ROI of Server Consolidation • The Digital Universe Decade – Are You Ready? • Green Initiatives of Information Week • Course on “WebforDev: Social Media for Learning” • Blogging for money • Explanation of Cooling and Air Conditioning Terminology for IT Professionals • Personal Skills for Computing Professionals • Perspectives on Tech Leadership • Differences between You and Your Boss • ICT News Headlines • People News • CSI Announcements • Conference Proceedings • ICT Events Alert • InfoQuiz • About the newsletter -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CHECK POINTS FOR APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARIANS IN BIG LIBRARIES
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 17 May '10

17 May '10

Dear All, I would like to suggest some check point which should be followed before appointment of the Librarian especially in big and reputed Libraries. I will demonstrate it with example which are as follows: If your library is having more then 2 lakh of collection, more then 30 staff, more then 3 crore budget, more than 400 serials subscriptions, Online e-resources subscription, more than 2 thousand users etc. then my view is selecting authority/committee should follow the following check points during the selection process other wise i can say your library progress will decline and your library will collapse due to loss of peaceful/working environment of the Library. 1) Check whether the candidate is having experience of handling at least more than 1.5 lakh collection or not. 2) Check Whether is he/she knows how to enter Journals in kardex or software? 3) Check whether the candidate have written at least 20 articles for the Journals and conferences or not otherwise after selection He/She will force your staff to write article in His/Her Name and never promote for such activity. 4) Check whether he wants to prove himself/Herself as a good leader with an example not by force. 5) Check whether His/Her mental condition is fit or not with the help of psychologist. 6) Check whether He/She has handled more than 20 staff or not. 7) Check whether He/She has handled more than 2 crore of budget or not. 8) Check whether He/She is having experience of handling more than 300 Journals and e-resources. 9) Check whether He/She wants to work for the Library or wants to use the glamor of the post and misuse the facility and power given to Him/Her. 10) Check His/Her reputation/Contribution in Library profession. 11) At last you check his academic career and achievements. If above condition is not satisfied then my view is better to leave the post vacant because your junior staffs can better handle the library without any Librarian. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.ning.com (HDLS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Appointment of Three Jr. Research Fellows (Library)
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 17 May '10

17 May '10

Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) is a premier Institution engaged in documentation, preservation and dissemination of Indian Cultural Heritage. Kalanidhi Reference Library of IGNCA is one of the reputed library in India. A project for indexing of Indian journals received in Kalanidhi Reference Library has been initiated. · The above work involved indexing and abstracting of the articles published in some selected Indian Journals available in Kala Nidhi Reference Library since the formation of library. · The indexing and abstracting will be done both in English and Hindi as only Journals published in Hindi and English will be covered under the proposed project. · It is proposed to recruit two Library Professionals for indexing and abstracting in English and one for indexing in Hindi. The minimum qualification will be as follows :- Qualifications : B. Lib & Inf. Science Experience : One to two years Technical Qualification : a) Knowledge of computers preferably working knowledge in Libsys b) Minimum typing speed of computer data entry in English and Hindi speed 30 wpm and 25 wpm Period of appointment : 2 years Salary : Rs. 15,000/- p.m. Relaxation can be given in case of candidates having experience and excellent knowledge/skills in indexing or abstracting. The applications are invited from the suitable candidates. The application may be sent at the following address either by e-mail or by post :- Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur Librarian & Head - Kala Nidhi INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE ARTS 11, Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110001 Tel. : 011-23388333 Fax : 91-11-23385884 E-mail : gaur(a)ignca.nic.in Website : www.ignca.nic.in The last date for receiving of applications will be 31st May, 2010. No applications will be entertained after the last date. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in ramesh.gaur(a)fulbrightmail.org http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: article required
by sujata.laxmeshwar＠wipro.com 17 May '10

17 May '10

Hi, I am looking for the below article. Pls. send me the softcopy at the earliest Political Risk Management in Multinational Firms: An Integrative Approach Journal: Management Decision Vol: 22 ; Issue No. 6 ; Year 1984 Best regards, Sujata Bangalore Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Donation of Journal Bound Volumes
by Hemantha Rao KR 17 May '10

17 May '10

Dear Professionals, We would like to donate following journal bound volumes to deserving library. Interested libraries may contact at *hemanth.rao(a)itc.in*<hemanth.rao(a)itc.in>or *unnikrishnan.g(a)itc.in* <unnikrishnan.g(a)itc.in> Current business opportunities Down To Earth Happi Industrial Safety Chronicle Journal of Indian Institute of Science Nutraceuticals World Patent and Trademark News Patra Packaging Abstracts Patra Printing Abstracts Pestology Pira Packaging Abstracts Pira Printing Abstracts Popular Plastics and Packaging Quality Times Quality World Sustainability Tomorrow The Futurist ---------------------- Regards, Hemanth Rao KR, Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Bangalore Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help - Article needed
by Naveen Mathad 17 May '10

17 May '10

Respected Forum Members, For one of our Researcher below mentioned article in needed if anyone having access to this article please forward. Help in this regard is highly appreciated. *Political Risk Management in Multinational Firms: An Integrative Approach* Journal: Management Decision Vol: 22 ; Issue No. 6 ; Year 1984 -- Thanks and Regards, -------------------------------------- Naveen C.M. Kirloskar Institute of Advanced Management Studies Mob-09740349997 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free software users community and libraries
by Vimal Kumar 17 May '10

17 May '10

Dear Friends, I am writing this letter to inform you about an event organized by free software community in our city. The main aim of this community meeting was to announce the release of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS Linux operating system. A small group of people representing various walk of life; students, teachers, farmers, writers etc. attended the function. The event included introducing the features of new Ubuntu, demonstration and answering the questions of participants. Here is a snapshot the event, http://twitpic.com/1kstkx Here, I would like to highlight certain features of Ubuntu 10.04 LTS (Lucid Lynx) for librarian's community, assess its suitability in your library. 1. Ubuntu is a user friendly desktop and server operating system, 2. It is free from virus attack and other vulnerabilities, 3. An array of application softwares for your routine works, 4. You can install and run your genuine windows applications (e.g. Dreamweaver) in Ubuntu, 5. Social network services integrated with Ubuntu Desktop, no need to install separate messengers to manage your accounts (e.g. facebook, twitter etc), 6. Easy interface for computing with Indian languages, no need to install seperate font or anything. Keying in your language using either normal keyboard or transliteration is possible. 7. Suitable for the installation of library software packages; dspace, eprints, Koha, NewGenLib, Moodle etc. 8. Easy installation, no need to partition your hard disk. You can install directly from windows machine without disturbing your Windows OS. You can make a feature tour from the following link, http://www.ubuntu.com/products/whatisubuntu/1004features Another funny thing I would like to share with you in this context is thatmost of the libraries are using pirated softwares. Librarians are unaware of the risks of using pirated software. Libraries are getting pre-installed pirated softwares (Operating systems and application softwares) while purchasing the computer. They think that Windows operating system is free !! I have also noticed that local library software vendors install pirated Windows OS to run their software. Librarians are on the edge of risk; getting arrested or fined is one of the punishment for using pirated software. Solution to this problem is either use licensed version of costly commercial software or choose free software. Free Software Users Group in our city (Trivandrum, http://ilug-tvm.org) is very active (in other cities too). They offer help and solutions to members and other stake holders (e.g. school, NGO's, Govt. Organisations). Find Free Software Users Group in your area and enjoy the services of the community. -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://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 article
by Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla 17 May '10

17 May '10

Dear professional friends One of my friend is in need of the following article. Pl help if it is available in your library. Sastry,C.S.P., MangalaD.s., Rao K.E.( 1986b) A New sensitive Spectrophotometric method for IndomethacinActa Cinecia Indica 12: 17-19 Thanks Varalakshmi -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam. _________________________________________________________________ South Cinema This Decade http://entertainment.in.msn.com/southcinemathisdecade/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Curation and Preservation Bibliography, Version 1
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 17 May '10

17 May '10

Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen): http://digital-scholarship.org/announce/dcpb_en_1.htm Version one of the Digital Curation and Preservation Bibliography is now available from Digital Scholarship. http://digital-scholarship.org/dcpb/dcpb.htm This bibliography presents over 360 selected English-language articles, books, and technical reports that are useful in understanding digital curation and preservation. Most sources have been published between 2000 and the present; however, a limited number of key sources published prior to 2000 are also included. Where possible, links are provided to sources that are freely available on the Internet, including e-prints for published articles in disciplinary archives and institutional repositories. Note that e-prints and published articles may not be identical. See the scope note for further details: http://digital-scholarship.org/dcpb/scope.htm The following recent Digital Scholarship publications may also be of interest: * Digital Scholarship 2009 http://digital-scholarship.org/sepb/annual/ds2009.htm * Google Book Search Bibliography, Version 6 http://digital-scholarship.org/gbsb/gbsb.htm * Institutional Repository Bibliography, Version 2 http://digital-scholarship.org/irb/irb.html * Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 4 http://digital-scholarship.org/etdb/etdb.htm -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://digital-scholarship.org/ http://digital-scholarship.com/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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Last Date 31 May: ASIS&T SIG-III International Paper Contest
by J K Vijayakumar 15 May '10

15 May '10

--- On Tue, 3/16/10, Michael Zimmer <zimmerm(a)uwm.edu> wrote: From: Michael Zimmer <zimmerm(a)uwm.edu> Subject: [Asis-l] 2010 ASIS&T SIG-III International Paper Contest To: asis-l(a)asis.org, "AoIR-L" <air-l(a)listserv.aoir.org> Date: Tuesday, March 16, 2010, 8:52 PM Announcement of the 2010 ASIS&T SIG-III International Paper Contest The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the American Society for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is pleased to announce its eleventh competition for papers to be submitted for the 2010 Annual Meeting, which will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 22-27, 2010. (http://www.asis.org/Conferences/AM10/am10cfp.html) Building from the overall conference theme, the theme for this year’s paper contest is: "Navigating Streams in a Global Information Ecosystem". Papers could discuss issues, policies and case studies on specific aspects of the theme from a global and/or international perspective. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following core areas: Intercultural Information Ethics: Critical reflection on the ethical challenges related to the global and cross-cultural production, storage, and distribution of information, as well as the ethical dimensions of the global development and implementation of information systems, infrastructures, and policies. Information Behavior: Information needs, information seeking, information gaps and sense-making in various contexts including work, interests or every-day life activities by individuals or groups. Knowledge Organization: Indexing, index construction, indexing languages, thesaurus construction, terminology, classification of information in any form, tagging (expert, user-based, automatic), filtering, metadata, standards for metadata, information architecture. Information Systems, Interactivity and Design: How people use and communicate with information systems; the design, use and evaluation of interactive information technologies and systems, including interfaces and algorithms; search and retrieval, browsing, visualization, personalization. Information and Knowledge Management: Information and knowledge creation, transfer and use at the personal, group, organizational and societal levels. The management of the processes and systems that create, acquire, organize, store, distribute, and use information and/or knowledge. Selected papers will be published in the International Journal of Information Management. Information Use: How people re-purpose existing knowledge from a variety of sources (scientific, humanities, news, family, friends, colleagues), forms (articles, books, video, audio, tweets), locations (work, home, in transit) and mediums (cell-phones, PDAs, digital libraries) to advance knowledge, solve problems, improve information literacy, and learn. Information and Society: Economic, Political, Social Issues: Copyright issues, policies and laws; national and international information policies; privacy and security; economics of information, personal rights vs. freedom of information; surveillance; globalization and the flows of information; computerization movements; social informatics. Selection Criteria There will be up to six winners who will be selected by a panel of judges including: Michael Zimmer (UW-Milwaukee), Johannes Britz (UW-Milwaukee), Maria Haigh (UW-Milwaukee), Hong Xu (University of Pittsburg), Catherine Johnson (Western Ontario), Anindita Paul (University of Missouri), and Borchuluun Yadamsuren (University of Missouri). The judging criteria will be based on: Originality of paper in the developing world and global information ecosystem (originality of the project described, etc.) Relevance to the paper contest theme Quality of argument, presentation and organization Eligibility & Information for authors Only papers by a principal author who is a citizen of, and resides in a developing country are eligible. Winners in the 2006-2009 contests are not eligible. The papers should be original, unpublished, and submitted in English. We encourage submissions from librarians, information and network specialists, and educators involved in the creation, representation, maintenance, exchange, discovery, delivery, and use of digital information. Award The award for each winner is a two-year individual membership in ASIS&T. In the case of multiple authors, the principal author will be awarded the ASIS&T membership. In addition, depending on SIG III fundraising for this competition, the first place winner will be rewarded a minimum of $1,000 toward travel, conference registration, and accommodations while attending the ASIS&T Annual Conference in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, October 22-27, 2010. Style The international paper contest committee requires that submissions follow the International Information and Library Review instructions to authors. Detailed information is available under the heading, Guide for Authors at: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622845/authori… Publishing opportunities Submitted papers will be considered for inclusion in a special issue of the International Information and Library Review, subject to the usual peer refereeing process, for that journal. ASIS&T Copyright Policy ASIS&T will have the non-exclusive right to publish any of the papers submitted on its web site or in print, with ownership and all other rights remaining with the author. Deadline for submission of full papers Authors are invited to submit manuscripts, not to exceed 5,000 words, by May 31, 2010, to Michael Zimmer at zimmerm(a)uwm.edu, preferably as Microsoft Word or PDF attachments. -- Michael Zimmer, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Information Studies Associate, Center for Information Policy Research University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee 656 Bolton Hall 3210 N. Maryland Ave Milwaukee, WI 53211 p: 414.229.3627 e: zimmerm(a)uwm.edu w: www.michaelzimmer.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help
by vishal solanki 15 May '10

15 May '10

Dear All, I would glad to inform u that I have recently joined as librarian in an international school but have no idea regarding this. can you give me some ideas or suggestions for the creative works and other thing? it will be very grateful to me. Thanks VISHAL SOLANKI Ahmedabad Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Assistant Librarian at HELP Library
by HELP LIBRARY 15 May '10

15 May '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ 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 Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. ----- <http://www.healthlibrary.com/mdconsult-index.htm><http://www.healthlibrary.com/mdconsult-index.htm>[image: mdbanner1.gif] Click here to subscribe to MD Consult <http://www.healthlibrary.com/mdconsult-index.htm> <http://www.helpforhealth.org> The HELP Team. 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 Join us on India's First Self-Care HEALTH GUIDE www.myhealthpedia.in Have a health query ? ASK US FOR FREE - Click here - http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.htm 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/HELPTALKS>[image: Twitter]<http://twitter.com/HELPLIBRARY>[image: Facebook]<http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?id=160000863525&pid=2853088#/pages/HEALTH…>[image: Orkut] <http://www.orkut.co.in/Main#Profile?rl=mpuid=16019105770593943687>[image: Google Calendar]<http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group…>[image: Picasa]<http://picasaweb.google.co.in/helplibrary/HealthInformationGuideHELP#>[image: Ebay] <http://cgi.ebay.in/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280453250149> --- @ WiseStamp Signature<http://my.wisestamp.com/link?u=f8jdkz4f7p595w63&site=www.wisestamp.com/emai…>. Get it now<http://my.wisestamp.com/link?u=f8jdkz4f7p595w63&site=www.wisestamp.com/emai…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian post
by nag naga raja 15 May '10

15 May '10

Dear professionals Librarian post is vacant at a nusring college located near,Chikkabanavara,Bangalore.Fresh M.L.I.SC candidates will be preferred.Interested candidates can contact the following person. A.Nagaraja Librarian SKIT Mob:9449889333 NAGARAJA.A -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: OpenETD, web-based ETD Management Utility now available
by Shalini Urs 14 May '10

14 May '10

FYI A discaimer - I have not checkd it out :) Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM ----- Original Message ----- From: Kalaivani Ananthan <ananthan(a)RCI.RUTGERS.EDU> To: ETD-L(a)LISTSERV.VT.EDU Subject: OpenETD, web-based ETD Management Utility now available Date: Fri, 14 May 2010 11:10:01 -0400 Dear ETD Community, > >The Rutgers University Libraries are pleased to announce the >availability of OpenETD, a web-based software application for managing >the submission, approval, and distribution of electronic theses and >dissertations (ETDs). OpenETD is the open source release of the Rutgers >University Libraries RUetd application and will be maintained on the >RUetd annual release schedule. Releases will include fixes for known >problems and recommendations for enhancements received from internal >projects and from the user community at large. > >OpenETD can be used as either a standalone ETD submission system, or it >can be implemented as a component of an institutional repository by >using its METS/XML export functionality. Using the METS/XML export >functionality, native to OpenETD, implementers can export acquired ETDs >to their local institutional repositories for preservation and >presentation purposes. Highlights of the software include UTF-8 >compliance, configuration and administration support for multiple >graduate schools, status notifications for student users, support for >supplementary files, graduation reports, automated page and margin >validation, and UMI/Proquest delivery support. > >To learn more about product features, to view the license, and to >download the application, please visit: >http://rucore.libraries.rutgers.edu/open/projects/openetd/index.php?sec=pre…. > > >Thanks, >Kalaivani Ananthan > >-- >Kalaivani Ananthan >Digital Library Applications Manager >Rutgers University Libraries, Systems Department >Technical and Automated Services Building >47 Davidson Road, >Piscataway, New Jersey 08854 > >ananthan(a)rci.rutgers.edu >Phone:(732) 445-5896 > -------Original Message Attached------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Koha from 4-5 June 2010 at Jharkhand
by Amitabh Manglam 14 May '10

14 May '10

Dear All, Sorry for cross posting It's our pleasure to inform you that, Birla Institute of Technology is conducting national workshop on KOHA: Open Source Software for Library Automation? On 4-5 June, 2010. The workshop will cover installation of KOHA on Windows or Linux operating system, Introduction to Windows or Linux Operating System, customization and configuration of KOHA software, demonstration of all modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, Introduction to MARC 21, multilingual support in KOHA, MARC records, import feature in KOHA etc. Target Audience The Koha workshop is of great use to the library professionals and Professor I/C of academic libraries, public libraries, special libraries, government departmental libraries, institutional libraries, etc that are interested in library automation. The workshop will help the library professionals to adopt the open source software and benefit from its wide-ranging features. The number of participants is expected to be 30 and the preference will be given to first-cum-first basis who have basic knowledge of handling computers. Workshop Fee The registration fee for the workshop includes workshop kit (software installable, Operating System, Training Material), breakfast, tea, lunch and dinner. Early bird registration (on or before 20th May 2010): Rs. 500.00 Normal registration (after 20th May 2010 & on/ before 4th June 2010) : Rs. 600.00 Accommodation (optional, at additional cost) Accommodation can be provided at BIT guest house for the outstation candidates at additional charges. Institutional Guest House: Rs. 600 per day Research Scholar Hostel: Rs. 200 per day Students Hostel: Free for two day workshop nights Help desk. For more details please contact library(a)bitmesra.ac.in or Mr. Amitabh Kumar Mangalam 09470943275 Ms. Rameshwari Pandey : 09470160053 Ms. Shamida Lakra : 09431325626 Mr. Debojyoti Nath : 09470162180 Ms. Tanushree Bhatnagar : 09431326753 Ms. Rita Sinha : 09431172006 Mr.Samir Kumar Jalal : 09955166115 Coordinator : 09430702887 -- Amitabh Kumar Manglam LIA, Central Library Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University), Mesra, Ranchi, Jharkhand - 835215 Contact Number: +91-9470943275 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MULTICONF-10 Call for papers
by James Heralds 14 May '10

14 May '10

MULTICONF-10 Call for papers The 2010 Multi-conference in Computer Science (MULTICONF-10) ( http://www.PromoteResearch.org <http://www.promoteresearch.org/>) will be held during July 12-14, 2010 at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites, located at 7050 South Kirkman Road, Orlando, Florida, 32819-8284, USA. The primary goal of MULTICONF is to promote research and developmental activities in computer science, information technology, control engineering, and related fields. Another goal is to promote the dissemination of research to a multidisciplinary audience and to facilitate communication among researchers, developers, practitioners in different fields. The following conferences are planned to be organized as part of MULTICONF-10. - International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition (AIPR-10) - International Conference on Automation, Robotics and Control Systems (ARCS-10) <http://www.promoteresearch.org/2009/2009/arcs/index.html> - International Conference on Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Genomics and Chemoinformatics (BCBGC-10) - International Conference on Computer Communications and Networks (CCN-10) <http://www.promoteresearch.org/2009/eiswt/index.html> - International Conference on Enterprise Information Systems and Web Technologies (EISWT-10)<http://www.promoteresearch.org/2009/eiswt/index.html> - International Conference on High Performance Computing Systems (HPCS-10) - International Conference on Information Security and Privacy (ISP-10) <http://www.promoteresearch.org/2009/isp/index.html> - International Conference on Image and Video Processing and Computer Vision (IVPCV-10) <http://www.promoteresearch.org/2010/cvivp/index.html> - International Conference on Software Engineering Theory and Practice (SETP-10) - International Conference on Theoretical and Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science (TMFCS-10) We invite draft paper submissions. Please see the website http://www.PromoteResearch.org <http://www.promoteresearch.org/> for more details. Sincerely James Heralds -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Become an Editor of a book in seconds
by Jayaraj 13 May '10

13 May '10

Dear All, The famous Wikipedia , the free online Encyclopedia has made significant changes in the appearance of the pages. It is now possible to download Wikipedia articles in pdf or odf formats very easily. The Wikipedia has the provisions to create books of our choice easy steps. The books created can be shared instantly or it can be downloaded. This is going to be a very remarkable feature of the Wikipedia. Don't Worry, if you want to get your book published in printed version. Now it is possible with Wikipedia. For detailed information visit the following page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Books Regards Jayaraj J R Research Scholar Dept of Library and Information Science University of Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Information on e-books.
by js vijaya 13 May '10

13 May '10

Dear Professional Friends, I would like to know is any websites are offering full text materials of e-books. Please let me know if there are any. Hope I'll get the positive response. Thanks in advance Vijayalakshmi J S -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Act
by avijit dutta 13 May '10

13 May '10

Dear professionals, Please inform how many states passed Library Legislation in India till date with name and year of implication. With best regards, Avijit Dutta Librarian Midnapore College Paschim Medinipore - 721 101 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Inclusive Libraries - Making Libraries Disabled Friendly at HELP in Mumbai
by Shilpi Kapoor 13 May '10

13 May '10

Dear All, We are organizing a workshop on "Inclusive Libraries - Making Libraries Disabled Friendly". The need to access libraries is not one that we need to contend. Libraries provide us with a vast resource of knowledge whereby a person can access books, periodicals, newspapers, journals, etc. Today with the advent of digital libraries, collections are stored in digital formats and accessible by computers, also. Persons with disabilities should also have access to both that is physical libraries as well as digital libraries. Libraries are also a point of access whereby resources can be pooled and used by a large cross-section of the society. Therefore, making libraries inclusive is important for the growth of India's population. Date: 22nd May 2010 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 pm Venue Partner - HEALTH EDUCATION LIBRARY FOR PEOPLE, Excelsior Business Center, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, Near Excelsior Cinema, 206, Dr.D.N Road, Mumbai 400 001. Tel: 91-22- 65 95 23 93 Do walk-in and be a part of the conversation and see how YOU can make a difference in the lives of persons with disabilities. We would appreciate if you can send in your confirmations at programs(a)barrierbreak.com Thanks & Regards Shilpi Kapoor | Managing Director Net Systems Informatics | BarrierBreak Technologies India: +91 (22) 2686 0485/86 Cell: +91-98199 85266 Web: http://www.n-syst.com | <http://www.barrierbreak.com/> http://www.barrierbreak.com http://twitter.com/Barrierbreak <http://barrierbreak.com/products/> Assistive Technology | <http://techshare.barrierbreak.com/> Techshare India 2010 | <http://www.barrierbreak.com/blog/> Accessibility Blog BarrierBreak Technologies a subsidiary of <http://www.n-syst.com/> Net Systems Informatics Please don't print this email unless you really need to. This will preserve trees on our planet. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Article
by kaushik parmar 13 May '10

13 May '10

Dear All Professional I would like to send you one good article on LIS curriculum and scope, published in THE HINDU, on 03/04/2010 in Education Plus pls. refer below mentioned link. http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/edu/2010/05/03/stories/2010050350800300.htm With Thanks and Regards Kaushik Parmar NET(JRF), GSET, MLISC, MCOM Librarian KV, Bellary Karnataka 09611478903 09998103464 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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corrigendum- E-mail ID of Principal Investigator of DST funded research project
by zafar iqbal 13 May '10

13 May '10

Dear moderator Kindly re-post the following message. There was typographical error in E-mail ID of Principal Investigator in the earlier message. Applications are invited for the following posts to work full time in the Research Project sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India entitled as “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. 1. Research Associate(One Post) Qualification: · Essential: Ph.D. (Library Science/Computer Science) with knowledge of handling of computer hardware as well as software, website design and development. · Desirable: M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology)/PGDCA with working experience in developing search engines/portals etc. Salary: Rs. 15,000/- per month (fixed) 1. Project Fellow(Two Posts) Qualification: · Essential: M.L.I.Sc./M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology)/MCA with minimum 55% marks. · Desirable: Adequate knowledge of web searching, analysis andpresentation. Salary: Rs. 8000/- per month (fixed) Application on plain paper with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator latest by 31st May, 2010. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Chairman/Principal Investigator DST Research Project Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 E-mail: naushadali.amu(a)gmail.com naushadali.ls(a)amu.ac.in Telephone: 0571-2700039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OMEKA
by P. S. MANJUNATHA 13 May '10

13 May '10

Omeka is a free, flexible, and open source web-publishing platform for the display of library, museum, archives, and scholarly collections and exhibitions. Its “five-minute setup” makes launching an online exhibition as easy as launching a blog. Omeka is designed with non-IT specialists in mind, allowing users to focus on content and interpretation rather than programming. It brings Web 2.0 technologies and approaches to academic and cultural websites to foster user interaction and participation. It makes top-shelf design easy with a simple and flexible templating system. Its robust open-source developer and user communities underwrite Omeka’s stability and sustainability. Until now, scholars and cultural heritage professionals looking to publish collections-based research and online exhibitions required either extensive technical skills or considerable funding for outside vendors. By making standards based, serious online publishing easy, Omeka puts the power and reach of the web in the hands of academics and cultural professionals themselves. *Omeka Features* * * · Free, open-source, digital publishing suite for scholars, librarians, archivists, museum professionals, and cultural enthusiasts · No contracts or annual fees · Easy to use · Strong community of documentation and support · Extensible, scalable, and flexible · Standards-based metadata and web design · Customizable Web Design · Interoperable · Data Migration · Re-Purposing Content · Exhibit building · Create and organize items into collections. · Publish non-Roman characters. · Plot individual items on a Google map with the Geolocation plugin. · Syndicate Omeka site content with RSS and Atom feeds. · Reporting · Extend core functionality through plugins SOURCE LINK: http://omeka.org/ Regards, P. S. MANJUNATHA LIBRARIAN B. N. M. I. T. SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES BANGALORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Workshop on Intelligence & Security Informatics, June 17-19, 2010, Mysore
by Roopa 12 May '10

12 May '10

International School of Information Management University of Mysore Workshop on Intelligence & Security Informatics June 17-19, 2010, Mysore (http://www.isim.ac.in/isi/index.htm) ********* The International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore is organizing a workshop on Intelligence & Security Informatics during June 17-19, 2010 at Mysore. Program Overview : Day 1 17 June 2010 Inaugural Address: Cue See model and organizational security by Dr. Matthew Frank Barney, Head - Leadership Development, Infosys Technologies Ltd., Mysore Inaugural Key Note: Intelligence and Security Informatics by Dr. Hsinchun Chen, Professor and IEEE Fellow, Eller School of MIS, University of Arizona, USA Tutorial 1 : Dark Network Analysis by Prof. Hsinchun Chen. Day 2 18 June 2010 Tutorial 2 : Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategies by Dr. R.N. Prasad, Senior Lead Principal, Education and Research, Infosys Technologies, Ltd., Mysore Day 3 19 June 2010 Tutorial 3 : Machine Learning Techniques for Crime Data Analysis by Dr. Michael Chau, Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong. ********* Registration Details: Registration Fee (Corporate) : INR 4000 Registration Fee (Academic) : INR 2000 Registration Fee (Students) : INR 1000 ********** Workshop Details Context and relevance: Combating terrorism has occupied centre-stage across governments, security agencies, policy makers, academia, industry and society at large for obvious and understandable reasons. In the academic and industry circles, past decade has witnessed significant interest in security-related research in a wide range of applications spanning across national and international security, economic and societal security, and including personal and community security. Academic disciplines especially centered on Information Technologies such as information and computer sciences, information systems, human-computer studies, technology adoption, and policy studies have made rapid progress in developing and evaluating customized frameworks, methodologies, techniques, and systems to meet specific information processing and knowledge management challenges of "security" and "Intelligence". An emerging field of cross-disciplinary study, called the Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI), encompassing these efforts through an integrated technological, organizational, and policy-based approach has evolved. This multidiscipline is shaped by research and applications in fields from data/text/web mining to knowledge management to cognitive science to social psychology. The emergent field also has spawned professional societies and conferences, to build a professional community - This emergent field has good prospects for and demands best of the young minds to expand and strengthen the domain and help contribute to the end goal of Secure and Smart society. The Workshop would help achieve this goal. The Summer School on ISI 2010 will provide a learning platform for students and professionals, who focus on ISI research. We believe that this summer school will enrich the understanding of the emerging domain of ISI. The Workshop will have three Tutorials: Tutorial 1: Intelligence and Security Informatics and Dark Network Analysis by Prof. Hsinchun Chen and IEEE Fellow, Eller School of MIS, University of Arizona, USA Topic covered include - * Intelligence and Security Informatics(ISI): Framework and Case Studies * Developing the science of ISI * Intelligence and Security Informatics (ISI): Challenges and Opportunities * Knowledge Discovery and Data Mining (KDD) research framework and techniques * Critical mission areas * Information Sharing and Data/Text Mining o Intelligence-related knowledge discovery o Criminal data mining and network analysis o Web-based intelligence monitoring and analysis o Deception and intent detection o Cyber-crime detection and analysis o Authorship analysis and identification o Agents and collaborative systems for intelligence sharing o HCI and user interfaces of relevance to intelligence and security * Dark Network Analysis * Connections * Web site spidering * Forum spidering * Video spidering * Analysis and Visualization: * Link and content analysis * Web metrics analysis * Authorship analysis * Sentiment analysis o Video coding and analysis Tutorial 2: Competitive Intelligence and Business Strategies by Dr. R. N. Prasad, Senior Lead Principal, Education and Research, Infosys Technologies, Mysore Topics covered include: o Principles and Practice of CI o Market threats, changes and new opportunities and trends. o CI categories: Strategic, tactical, adhoc and continuous. o CI Vs. BI o CI tools o Metrics and best practices o Web Analytics and methods Tutorial 3: Machine Learning Techniques for Crime Data Analysis by Dr. Michael Chau, Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong Topics covered include: * Introduction to Machine Learning * Types of Learning * Machine Learning Techniques o Decision Trees o Probabilistic Models o Neural Networks * Applications in Crime Data Analysis * Network Analysis and Visualization * Textual Analysis * Hands on with WEKA Faculty: 1. Dr. Hsinchun Chen, Professor and IEEE Fellow, Eller School of MIS, University of Arizona, USA. URL: http://ai.arizona.edu/hchen/ 2. Dr. R. N. Prasad, Senior Lead Principal, Education and Research, Infosys Technologies Ltd, Mysore & his Team. 3. Dr. Michael Chau ,Assistant Professor, The University of Hong Kong. URL: http://www.business.hku.hk/~mchau/ Workshop Organized by: International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore, Mysore Workshop Chair: . Shalini R. Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management, University of Mysore URL: http://www.isim.ac.in/shalinirurs.htm Workshop Sponsor: Microsoft Research, Bangalore Workshop Venue: International School of Information Management, (ISiM) Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysore- 570006 Contact Details: Mr. Lohith/Mr. Jayanth International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Mob: +91-9886772356, 9663376680 Fax: +91-821-2519209, Email: office(a)isim.ac.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 format letter
by bhagyashree sane 12 May '10

12 May '10

Dear professionals, We wish to record(audio) some of the imp lectures for academic purpose with permission (no objection) of the lecturer or owner of the contents. Similarly we wish to seek permission from authors to upload articles(full text) on intranet. If any library/institute has 'format letter' to get the permission from the author/lecturer/owner/speaker, we would like to have the wording. thanks and regards, Bhagyashree Sane Chief Librarian National Insurance Academy Pune 411 045 Contact: 20 27204064 -- 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 and Project Fellow
by zafar iqbal 12 May '10

12 May '10

Applications are invited for the following posts to work full time in the Research Project sponsored by Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India entitled as “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. 1. Research Associate(One Post) Qualification: · Essential: Ph.D. (Library Science/Computer Science) with knowledge of handling of computer hardware as well as software, website design and development. · Desirable: M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology)/PGDCA with working experience in developing search engines/portals etc. Salary: Rs. 15,000/- per month (fixed) 1. Project Fellow(Two Posts) Qualification: · Essential: M.L.I.Sc./M.Sc. (Computer Science/Information Technology)/MCA with minimum 55% marks. · Desirable: Adequate knowledge of web searching, analysis and presentation. Salary: Rs. 8000/- per month (fixed) Application on plain paper with all supporting documents should reach to the Principal Investigator latest by 31st May, 2010. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Chairman/Principal Investigator DST Research Project Department of Library and Information Science AMU, Aligarh-202002 E-mail: naushad.amu(a)gmail.com Telephone: 0571-2700039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistants required at ISI, Kolkata
by Shikha Bhowmik 12 May '10

12 May '10

Dear Moderator, Please repost this information on LIS-Forum as there was an error in the previous one. Thank you. A walk-in-interview will be conducted on 20 May 2010 at 10.30 A.M. at Indian Statistical Institute Library,Kolkata for recruitment of two (2) Project Assistants on purely temporary basis to work in the project entitled "Reclassification of books under Sociology". Qualification: Essential: Masters degree in Library & Information Science or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institute with consistently good academic record. Knowledge of computer applications in library operations. Desirable : Familiarity with LibSys. Tenure of appointment: The appointment is upto 31 march 2011 which may be extended Pay: Rs. 5,000/- per month plus HRA as per ISI rules. Age: Should not exceed 35 years as on 01 April 2010 with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women/Extraordinary candidates. Interested candidates are required to bring with them an application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute along with bio-data and original as well as photocopies of their certificates.They will have to report at the Office of the Library Unit, ISI, 203 B.T.Road, Kolkata 700108, on the day of interview half an hour before the time mentioned. Shikha Bhowmik Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata -- Open WebMail Project (http://openwebmail.org) This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Short Term Assignment in Mumbai
by Kishore Ingale 11 May '10

11 May '10

Need an information professional for a paid assignment of organizing personal law collection (print & online) of an eminent lawyer in Mumbai. Skills Required : Concept design, Search & Retrieval, Linking and Taxonomy. This will be short term assignment. Interest candidates may Contact directly on.. shrikantbhat40(a)gmail.com - KishoreIngale =====-----=====-----===== 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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looking for library software
by Snehashree Rahalkar 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear Professionals, We are looking for the library software. i am working with NBFC which having the group of companies. We have collection of books, e-books, e reports. physical reports , e material , annual report. Can anyone suggest me the s/w specially for corporate library. thanks and regards, Snehashree Shriram Rahalkar. Information Specialist, Odyssey Capital Pvt. Ltd. Worli, Mumbai-400018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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research in amu
by ahad khan 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear Reader As we all aware that amu is the prestigious institution and the popularity of amu we here through out of the world. The main aim for the formation of this institution is not only to upgrade the educational status of the society but also to improve the cultural and moral value of the society. Completing it 100 year of formation it got reputation and prove its importance in every field . Now the latest report of government shows the glory of research work of A.M.U.The ministry of H.R .D gave the 8th position among the Indian university due to its research work. But it is very sad that some culprits(Rayaan Gani) who have no any relation with AMU are busy in defaming the reputation the great institution, its research work ,its faculty members and the researchers . Before blaming any thing person or institution one should think about the facts. It don’t know the Rayaan Gani ,He address himself as the alumni of the DRTC in Bangalore .I only ask himself that is any proof regarding your posting .The amu is only institution throughout the world which not only provide educational qualification but also the moral and cultural value. So I suggest dear raiyaan if you have time then please come to amu and learn some moral value which you have need .I think that you are library professional then it is very sad that library profession is a unique profession who provide the information to the user .I have many friends from this profession and also know the teachers from this profession.I again suggest if you have time please come and learn some moral value from amu which you have lack. I hope you understand this and careful in future . Thanks Your s Ahad Khan amu aligarh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for NCSI-Net Monthly lecture
by shivaram gowda 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear Members I cordially invite you all for NCSI-Net Lecture scheduled on 22nd of May 2010 (Fourth Saturday) at NCSI Seminar hall at 11.00AM. Details of the lecture Topic: Document Delivery made Easy Speaker: Mr. Anil Kumar, Information Specialist, John .F.Welch technology Center Pvt Ltd Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall Date & Time: 22/05/2010, 11AM Kindly confirm your Participation to NCSI-Net coordinators With Regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, NAL CSIR, 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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Vacancies at NID Cell SNDT University Mumbai
by Mailing List Admin 11 May '10

11 May '10

Date: Mon, 10 May 2010 11:57:39 +0530 From: Perin Marolia <pvmarolia(a)gmail.com> Prof. Harsha Parekh, who retired as Librarian of the SNDT Women's University Library and Head of the SHPT School of Library Science is the Hon. Director of the NID Cell, and Dr. Perin Marolia is the Co-ordinator. The NID Cell carries out its objective of disseminating information to the members of the UGC Programme, through its website. It also maintains a library of print and digital materials. An e-group of members is planned, as well as various information dissemination activities. The NID Cell wishes to recruit TWO professional staff in the grade of Lecturer. The details are as follows: *Two posts in the scale of Lecturer =96 1 Open and 1 reserved for SC* *Qualifications : * 1. Good academic record with at least 55% of marks or equivalent grade at Master=92s Degree Level in Library and Information science/Women=92s Studies/Information technology/Computer Applications or in Social Sciences /Humanities with a Women=92s Studies component. 2. National Eligibility Test (NET) or SET as per rules 3. Good knowledge of Information Technology. *Job description:* The team at the NID Cell is responsible for : - Identifying, acquiring and managing literature and data (print and electronic) on relevant issues - Creating and maintaining contents for a web site (including databases, digital library, discussion groups, a calendar of events etc.) - Innovative dissemination service to a widely distributed target group - Networking and coordination with regional and sub-regional coordinators - Networking with international agencies *The work of the Lecturers will be:* To search out and prepare data for the website of the project, to identify and acquire resources (print and digital) for the NID Cell, and to carry out other information-related and administrative work as assigned by the Co-ordinator of the NID Cell. The job does not involve any teaching. Kindly note that the positions are temporary and contractual, initially for a period of 1 year, and if found suitable, will be extended till March 31, 2012. Further, they are non-vacational but have the benefit of Privilege Leave (20 days), Sick Leave (10 days) and Casual Leave (8 days) each year, with no privileges of encashment or accumulation of leave. *Remuneration:* Rs. 26,000 (consolidated), likely to be revised. The remuneration is on an ad-hoc basis with an annual increment. The University does not have any accommodation facilities for ad-hoc staff. Apply to: Prof. Harsha Parekh, Hon. Director, NID Cell, SNDT Women=92s University Library, 2nd. floor, Patkar Hall building, 1 Nathibai Thackersey Road, Churchgate, Mumbai = 400 020 to reach on or before May 27, 2010 by 05:00 p.m. Applications may be sent by email to nidcell(a)gmail.com

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Talk on Bibliometric Indicators
by Mailing List Admin 11 May '10

11 May '10

Date: Tue, 11 May 2010 11:52:28 +0530 (IST) From: S.Jayashree <jay(a)nal.res.in> Dear Professionals National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL) is organising interesting talks by Dr. Gangan Pratap on "Research Assessment using Bibliometrics Indicators". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Details of the Talk: 13 May 2010 * The measurement of science * Principles and practice 14 May 2010 * The assessment of Indian science * A thermodynamical approach to bibliometric sequences Time: 3 P.M. Venue: KTMD Seminar HALL, NAL. About the talk: In these lectures, the stage is set for the need for measuring and quantifying scientific activity. The tools used are borrowed from bibliometrics, and the definition of the elements and principles of bibliometrics will be taken up, as well as an assessment of the state of Indian Science. The final lecture shows how bibliometric assessment can go beyond conventional statistics and use thermodynamical insights for quantification. About the Speaker: Dr. Gangan Prathap, an eminent scientist assumed charge as Director, NISCAIR on 23 February 2009. Previously he was Vice Chancellor, Cochin University of Science & Technology and Director, C-MMACS/CSIR. He did his B.Tech.(Aero. Engg.)at IIT Madras, 1974 and holds the first rank in Ph.D.(Aero. Engg.)from IIT Madras, 1978. He is a researcher who has bagged the President of India Prize for the 1st rank in BTech Degree Course, IIT Madras, 1969-1974 and the S S Bhatnagar Prize in Science and Technology, 1990 . He has gone on deputations to various countries such as Germany, China, USA, USSR, S. Korea, France, Austria and S. Africa. He has 90 publications in International Journals, over 300 short papers, reports, technical memoranda, papers/lectures at Symposia and Conferences and has written many papers on scientometrics.He has authored a book titled "Finite Element method in Structural Mechanics." ALL ARE WELCOME. Note: Please contact us in advance for the purpose of security clearance. Poornima Narayana ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr.Poornima Narayana Head, ICAST, National Aerospace Laboratories, HAL Airport Road, Bangalore 560 017. Contact: 080-25086080/6081(O) E mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in

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Article requested from Economic and Political weekly
by Binod Yadav 11 May '10

11 May '10

Dear colleague, Please find the details here and provide me the said article. Title: How equal?women in premchand's writings Creator: G. Panday Title of periodical and other details: Economic and political weekly, vol. xxi, No. 50, December 13, 1986 Look forward to your response. -- 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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Need Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of our research scholar need the article entitled as "Effects of the transcendental meditation program on adaptive mechanisms: Changes in hormone levels and responses to stress after 4 months of practice" authored by Christopher R. K. MacLean, Kenneth G. Walton, et.al. from the source journal "Psychoneuroendocrinology" Vol. Volume 22, Issue 4, May 1997, Pages 277-295. Article URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob=MImg&_imagekey=B6TBX-3RH6F2G-6-1&_… -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 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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Publisher seeks patent: Scientist applies to protect online reviewing and journal-publishing process.
by Babu Rajendra 10 May '10

10 May '10

http://www.nature.com/news/2010/100507/full/news.2010.229.html Warm Regards, H Rajendra Babu Manager - Sensitive Information Capco Technologies Pvt. Ltd. Symphony Innovation and Excellence Centre, Sy. No. 13/1, Kadubeesanahalli Village, Outer Ring Road, Bangalore- 560103 T-+91-80-3027 2383 rajendra.babu(a)capco.com The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender of this email immediately. You should not copy, use or disseminate the information contained in the email. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Capco. http://www.capco.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post a message to all subscribers
by kamal Saxena 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear members 03 Posts of Library Personnels to be engaged for one year have been advertised. Any body with Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of 55% marks where grading system is practiced and a consistently good academic record with knowledge on computerization of ibrary may apply. 1. Name of the applicant (in block letters) 2. Father’s Name : 3. Permanent address & Contact Telephone Numbers : 4. Date of Birth : 5. Educational Qualifications : *Exam Passed* *Name of Board/Institute/Univ.* *Year of passing* *% of marks OGPA* *Division* *Subject* *Remarks* 1. Experience if any : 2. Name of the latest employer, if any : 3. Any other relevant information : Signature of applicant Full Name with address Library Personnel will initially engaged for one year. The engagements can be extended further on the . basis of their performance if needed. The engagement will be terminated automatically if the regular selection is made on the post against which Library Personnel is engaged. The candidates should apply on plain paper with the following information to University Librarian, G.B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar latest by *May 19, 2010* upto *5.00 P.M.* Candidate fulfilling the above qualifications should appear for the interview on* May 20, 2010* at *11.00 A.M.* in the office of the University Librarian. No separate interview letter will be issued; No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates by the University for attending the interview. There will be no liability on the University, whatsoever on account of engaging the candidate for Library Personnel. Attested copies of the certificates/degree/testimonials must be enclosed with Bio Data. Originals should be produced at the time of interview. University Librarian For further details please visit http://www.gbpuat.ac.in K.P.Saxena Asstt. Librarian G.B.Pant University of Agriculture & Technology, Pantnagar -263145 Dist. US Nagar, Uttarakhand, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Web design
by C T K 10 May '10

10 May '10

Dear Professionals, You can create your own, beautiful library web page without spending money. Web hosting is free and no advertisements. http://www.wix.com You can see our library web page on http://www.wix.com/citlib/citechlibrary -- C.T.Kantharaj Librarian, Cambridge Institute of Technology, K.R.Puram, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Plan to lift ban on deemed tag
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 10 May '10

10 May '10

New Delhi. May 7: The human resource development ministry is preparing to again start awarding deemed university status to institutions, lifting a ban it had imposed in June 2009, officials have told The Telegraph. The move comes after a massive pile-up of applications from institutions aspiring to the deemed tag, which allows them to award degrees without direct legislative scrutiny unlike full-fledged universities. But the decision to re-open the deemed university “bazaar” — as some officials jokingly referred to the move — comes amid a feeling that the tough new regulations adopted will help enforce standards at these institutions. The new regulations — reported by The Telegraph on April 20 — require new aspirants to hold the highest possible rating that is offered by accreditation agencies. Institutions must exist as colleges for 15 years before they become eligible for deemed university status. They are also barred from offering distance education courses. The ban on awarding deemed university status was formally put in place by HRD minister Kapil Sibal on June 4 through an order to the University Grants Commission. The UGC was also asked to conduct an inquiry into all 130 institutions already granted deemed university status. The ministry conducted a parallel probe. While the UGC probe recommended that all 130 deemed universities be allowed to retain their tag, the ministry review found 88 of them unfit. It suggested that 44 among these 88 be given three years to try and improve their standards. It also recommended that the remaining 44 be stripped of their deemed status immediately. The Supreme Court is hearing a case on these deemed universities. The Centre had asked the Supreme Court to stay admissions to these 44 deemed universities till it decided the issue, but the court has turned the request down. The apex court had earlier ordered the government not to act against these institutions till it had delivered its verdict. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/09/2010 08:36:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] HC stays order making NET must for lecturer posts
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 10 May '10

10 May '10

CHENNAI: A single judge order upholding the UGC's decision to withdraw the exemption given to those who had completed MPhil before 1993 from clearing the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State-Level Eligibility Test (SLET) for appointment as lecturers has been stayed by a division bench of the Madras high court. The bench comprising Justice Elipe Dharma Rao and Justice KK Sasidharan stayed the order on an appeal filed by three guest lecturers working in government colleges on contract basis, without the NET/SLET qualification. It all started with a UGC notification dated July 11, 2009, noting that henceforth NET/SLET qualification would be the minimum eligibility for all lecturer-aspirants, including those who had completed their MPhil before December 31, 1993. That is, the notification effectively dispensed with the exemption that had been extended to those who had completed their MPhil degree before the cut-off date, from clearing the NET/SLET. The state government issued a consequent order on March 29. Challenging the notification and the consequent GO, a batch of writ petitions were filed in the high court. Last month, a single judge upheld the validity of the notificiation and the GO. Assailing the order, the present writ appeal has been filed by the guest lecturers, who contended that guest lecturers possessing pre-1993 MPhil degree were working in various colleges for a period ranging from seven years to 13 years. They said the state government must either come out with a regularisation scheme as a one-time measure or give reasonable time' for such candidates to equip themselves and clear the NET/SLET examination. Till such time, they should be allowed to continue in their services, they said. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/09/2010 08:33:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested from Social Scientist journal
by Binod Yadav 09 May '10

09 May '10

Dear Colleage, Please provide the article of which details given below. Title: Portrayal of women in Premchand 's stories: a critique Author: Charu Gupta Title of journal and issue: Social scientist, vol. 19, issue No. 5-6, May-June, 1991 Look forward to your assistance. 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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Opinion on Stock verification process.....
by Mohan Kulkarni 08 May '10

08 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, I am working in an Engineering college in Pune (Maharashtra) as an Library Asst. since last 3 years. Every year we conduct stock taking process. But every time may be due to lack of sufficient staff we could not conduct it satisfactorily. We are having 25000 books collection. and printed journals near about 2000., Furniture items around 300 etc. Also our management says that circulation must be continued while stock verification. Circulation can not be stopped because every year they suggest to conduct this activity while students examination is going on. Another problem is committee members do come at their convenient time and attend their duties. In the last everyone realizes that all is not well and a report can not be generated. So what can you suggest in regard so that stock taking process will not become hard duty. What is the method for stock verification so that within a week process can be completed and an accurate report can be generated, considering that there are only 5 to 6 people available for the process. Waiting for your valuable opinions, Thank you, Mohan Kulkarni (Pune) -- From- Mohan kulkarnimohan(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call For Paper
by arjun k 08 May '10

08 May '10

International Journal of Library Science www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ Call for Papers Dear Colleague, Papers are invited for the International Journal of Library Science (IJLS). The IJLS is a peer-reviewed journal, published refereed, well-written original research articles, and studies that describe the latest research and developments in the area of library Science and information. This is a broad-based journal covering all branches. It's also published interdisciplinary research. The areas of interest include but are not limited to: · Education for librarianship · Information policy · Information communication technologies (ICT's) · Information Society · Equity of Access · Sustainability and ICT's · Children's Internet Protection Act · Censorship · Information explosion · Information literacy · Government Information · Decreased funding for established libraries · Copyright · Intellectual property rights · Intellectual freedom · Digital divide · Open access (publishing) · Patriot Act · Public lending right · Slow fires · Serials crisis · Current digital/scanning technologies · Remote Access An original and unpublished manuscripts can be sent to the publisher via e-mail at: cangaley(a)yahoo.com and a copy to cpublib(a)gmail.com Sincerely, -- With regards Arjun Associate Editor (International Journal of Library Science) & System Administrator (Automation Program) Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab,Patiala arjunpta(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DELNET Annual Lecture on May 11, 2010 at IIC
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 08 May '10

08 May '10

DELNET-Developing Library Network & India International Centre cordially invite you to the DELNET Annual Lecture on Robotics & Artificial Intelligence by Dr S. S. Mantha Chairman (Acting) All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), New Delhi on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre (Conference Room I) 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003 Prof. Subir Kumar Saha Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi will preside. Tea 6:00 p.m. RSVP 26742222 ***** NACLIN 2010 at BITS Goa from June 15-18, 2010 (www.naclin.org) ***** _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WSIS Forum 2010: Turning Targets into Action - towards 2015
by Puna Das 08 May '10

08 May '10

WSIS Forum 2010: Turning Targets into Action - towards 2015 07-05-2010 (Paris) The year of 2010 marks a turning point for assessing the progress made towards WSIS implementation during the past five years and for proposing new strategies to ensure the achievement of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) goals by 2015. The WSIS Forum 2010 will be held from 10 to 14 of May 2010 at the ITU Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. The organizers, UNESCO, ITU, UNCTAD and UNDP set-up an exceptional event: More than 800 participants have registered. Four heads of UN agencies, many ministers, CEOs, civil society, representatives from academia and other stakeholders will participate in a week full of high-level debates, facilitation meetings, thematic workshops, interactive sessions, knowledge exchanges and kick off meetings. There will also be an exhibition and several publication releases and two receptions for the participants. This years WSIS Forum agenda was created based on open consultations with WSIS stakeholders (see www.wsis-community.org) UNESCO will contribute to the organization of two high-level debates on social networking and ICTs for disaster management, as well as interactive sessions on Action Lines in which UNESCO is responsible including: C3 & C7: Access to scientific information; C3: ICTs and persons with disabilities; C3: ICT and gender C7: Education and ICTs C8: Multilingualism C8: Indigenous Peoples – a thematic workshop C9: Community media for disaster preparedness and; C10: Info ethics. UNESCO will also present its WSIS mid-term assessment, a publication entitled: Towards Inclusive Knowledge Societies – A review of UNESCO's action in implementing the WSIS outcomes at the Forum. UNESCO will exhibit at an international level their programs and activities, carried out in context of the WSIS outcomes and the promotion of knowledge societies practices. The UNESCO exhibition stand aims to share success stories on ICT implementation, display ICT content and reference material about flagship initiatives, showcase innovation in the area of ICT, and facilitate the exchange of information among potential partners. It is still possible to register and join the Forum. For those who will not be able to attend physically, they will be able to join through webcast and remote participation features, accessible at http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/2010/forum/geneva/ (going through the agenda to the sessions of your interest). The draft agenda and invitations (in six UN official languages) are available on the WSIS Forum official website at http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/2010/forum/geneva/. Relevant documentation about the WSIS Forum 2010, including invitations in six UN official languages and draft agenda, are available on the Forum webpage at http://www.itu.int/wsis/implementation/2010/forum/geneva/. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=30384&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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