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International Recognitions........
by Shantanu Ganguly 07 May '10

07 May '10

Congratulation to the winners of 2010 Special Libraraies Association (SLA) & Asian Chapter Award: 1. Winner of SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA* **– Dr. Harish Chandra, *Librarian, IIT, Chennai, India *hchandra(a)iitm.ac.in* <hchandra(a)iitm.ac.in> 2. Winner of SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, SLA-* * *Mr. Parveen Babbar, *Assistant Librarian, IGNOU, Delhi, India * parveenbabbar(a)ignou.ac.in* <parveenbabbar(a)ignou.ac.in> * * *3.* Winner of SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA -* Ms. Wan-Ching(Renee), Wu *Student, Dept. of LIS, National Taiwan University, Taiwan* **reneemorrisb67(a)gmail.com*<reneemorrisb67(a)gmail.com> 4. *Mr. Shantanu Ganguly,* TERI, Delhi *sganguly67(a)gmail.com*<sganguly67(a)gmail.com> has been awarded "Bonnie Hidlitch International Librarian Award by S&T Division, SLA 5. *Mr. P K Jain*, Librarian, IEG, Delhi *pkjain1310(a)gmail.com*<pkjain1310(a)gmail.com>has been awarded "Sci-Tech Achievement Award" by S&T Division, SLA. He has been invited to speak at the SLA 2010 Conference in New Orleans and also invited by the University of Alabama, USA to deliver a lecture. 6. *Ms. Sneh Lata Sharma,* TCS, Gurgaon *sneh.sharma(a)tcs.com*<sneh.sharma(a)tcs.com> has been awarded "International Travel Award" by B&F Division, SLA All the above awardee will receive travel grant to attend SLA 2010 Conference during 13-16 June 2010 in New Orleans, LA, USA and will attend the same. Congratulations to all the winners -- 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 07 May '10

07 May '10

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum 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 2010 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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National Workshop on Designing Institutional Repositories
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 07 May '10

07 May '10

Announcement No. 1 Workshop title: “Designing Institutional Repositories using Dspace” Organisation: “Department of Library and Information” Collaboration: “INFLIBNET, Centre Ahmadabad”. Venue: “Department of Library and Information” Dates: (Tentative): 28th June, 2010 to 2nd July, 2010 Registration Fee: 2500/= Registration fee should be remitted in the form of Demand Draft / Cheque addressed to Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (payable at Srinagar, J&K). Intake capacity: 35 (on first come basis) Accommodation: Accommodation can be arranged for outstation participants in local hotels / Guest house on request*. * Accommodation changes have to be paid separately. Contact: Nadim Akhtar Khan Coordinator Cell: 09796715909 09419900303 E-mail: nadim(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in naklis(a)rediffmail.com Form Name: _______________________________________________________________________ Organisation: __________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________ E-mail: ______________________________________________________________________ Cell No. _____________________________________________________________________ Accommodation Required: Yes / No Reg. Fee: Rs. 2500/= enclosed vide cheque / Draft No. ___________________________ dated _________________________ Bank ______________________________________________ Signature Name: Date :- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information
by DR.K.ADHINARAYANAN 07 May '10

07 May '10

Dear Professional Friends, I would like to inform you all, that about my new assignment at VIT University,Vellore,Tamilnadu,as Deputy Librarian-(Asst.Professor-Senior Scale). I have joined VIT University on 21st of October 2009 after resigned from Amrita University, Coimbatore,Tamilnadu. My official contact address is as follows: Dr. K. Adhinarayanan Deputy Librarian, University Central Library, VIT UNIVERSITY, Vellore-632 014 Tamilnadu Tel:0416-2202641 (Direct) adhinarayanan.k(a)vit.ac.in With Kind regards, Adhinarayanan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium 2 (2009 2011 )
by DRTC - General 07 May '10

07 May '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 2 (2009 2011) Search Engines: Impact on libraries This age is well called as an information age. The human being on the planet earth is surrounded with information, but the problem is, the more information there is the more it is to find the most relevant one. It is just the same as to find a needle in a hay stack. It may be said a hundred times that this is an information age, but it won't be of much help, if the information seeker is not able to find his or her needed information well in time. It may happen that the information-seeker is seeking for information and such information is possibly in existence, but he or she finds it when there is no further need of it, or the objective to find it is no more in force. So not only it is important that we have a lot of information but it is more important that we find it in right time and right place. Information age is not only about the abundance of information, but the fastest retrieval of the relevant information. In this colloquium we will be describing the search engine and how it works with respect to web-crawling, indexing and searching. We would also throw some light on the impact that search engines and WWW have made on the conventional library and library systems. Contents Speakers 1. Introduction Sarangi, Amit Kumar. 2. Web-crawling Singh, Abhinav Kumar. 3. Indexing and searching De, Debayan. 4. Search engine (google) Singh, Alka Rani. 5. Impact on libraries Biswas, Sudipta. 6. Conclusion and outlook Prasad, Shashi Bhushan. Venue: DRTC classroom Date :12th May 2009 Time: 2 : 00 p.m. All are cordially invited (M. Krishnamurthy) (Colloquium co-ordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Information Management Trainee
by anand bandi 07 May '10

07 May '10

National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai invites application for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for its main Campus at New Bombay. Fresh MLISc Candidates having proficiency in English Language and Computer operation may forward their CV to the undersigned latest by 25th May,2010. The selected Candidates will have an opportunity to work and learn in a total Digital environment of the prestigious National Resource Centrer of NIFT. Such selected candidates will be paid the stipend of Rs 6000=00 PM for the first six Months. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Center, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in anbandi(a)rediffmail.com website:www.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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South-Asian countries raise awareness about freedom of information
by Puna Das 06 May '10

06 May '10

South-Asian countries raise awareness about freedom of information 05-05-2010 (New Delhi) UNESCO's Office in New Delhi commemorated World Press Freedom Day on 3 May with the South-Asian regional consultation on Freedom of Expression: The Right to Know. The meeting was organized in cooperation with the Department of Information of the Maldives government in Male on 3 and 4 May. The consultation focused on the right to information in South Asia, its significance as a monitoring tool for transparency and accountability, and as an empowerment tool for communities. The right to information is recognised as a fundamental right, but it requires the backing of governments, the civil society, the media and the judiciary. All these actors were represented at the regional consultation. They came from Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Participants shared experiences, information and best practices and discussed ways in which South-Asian information institutions may be strengthened. Armoogum Parsuramen, Director of UNESCO's Office in New Delhi, emphasized in his opening speech the significance of freedom of information in a globalized digital world. He also stressed the importance for governmental agencies to publish and for citizens to access information in order to prevent corruption and to increase accountability. The consultation culminated in the launch by the President of Maldives, Mohamed Nasheed, of a series of initiatives to encourage journalistic excellence in local media, such as a package of training workshops for media professionals and an award for the best journalist of the year. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=30363&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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verify and check the facts before writing about the supervisor
by musheer khan 06 May '10

06 May '10

Please ascertain,verify and check the facts before writing about the supervisor and the type of the supervision being done in the department instead of rushing to the conclusion on the basis of some malicious propaganda. I have been teaching in the department since 1996 and i am pain to see that I am dragged into a controversy where i am not involve. For the record I totally deny all allegations and insinuations being made against me both as a person and as a research supervisor. research supervisor -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA’s Journal of Retail & Marketing subscription
by prakash in 06 May '10

06 May '10

Dear All, I want to draw your attention towards our institute publication “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing”. Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) is the new age torchbearer of quality and innovative education in the IT capital of India. In collaboration with top universities from world over, BMA has brought in fresh educational trends in the country. BMA was established with a vision of providing quality university education that leads towards professional success. BMA has collaborations with Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Edith Cowan University (ECU), University of Aberdeen, Retailers Association of India (rai), Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI), Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) and Pondicherry University. The Institute publishes a tri-annual journal in Retail and Marketing area titled “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing. This is a peer reviewed and refereed journal and its editorial board consist of well-known experts in the field. Papers from both Academics and industry practitioners in India and abroad are invited. The Editorial Board is committed to bring out this journal in time and at par with the best international journals. “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing” is available on subscription basis to all national and international institutions, students and faculty against a very nominal subscription. Subscription Form and complimentary issue of “BMA Journal of Retail & Marketing” can be downloaded from http://www.bmaindia.com/journal.html using the following password (rmj11410). Please respond back mentioning your full postal address. It will facilitate us in delivering the copy at right place and to right person. With Best Regards, Dr. Amir Ullah Khan Dean & Director Research Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Assignment
by Kshema Prakash 06 May '10

06 May '10

Dear Friends, I take the pleasure of informing you about my new assignment at IIT Rajasthan as Deputy Librarian. I have joined the same on 30th of April, 2010. I can be reached at: Dr. (Mrs.) Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Rajasthan, Care MBM Engineering College JNV University Campus Jodhpur Rajasthan Email: kprakash(a)iitk.ac.in, kshemaprakash(a)gmail.com Mobile: +91-9897190604 With best regards, Kshema Dr. (Mrs.) Kshema Prakash Deputy Librarian IIT Rajasthan Mob: +919897190604 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Questionnaire Website
by subhash khode 06 May '10

06 May '10

I have tried to developed online questionnaire for my paper but i have found it for limited questions and facilitly. Kindly provide me addresses some good free websites do develop online questionnaire free of charge with maximum facility. Subhash Khode Chief Librarian MIT, Ujjain -- 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] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar
by Shriram Pandey 05 May '10

05 May '10

Dear Mr. Ghani, Thanks for showing the other side of the coin. I think this is an endless loop to blame the system, it is not only found in our profession but spread in all the disciplines. In my view, there is no parameters of quantity research, I can give many examples of great personalities in our profession who did there Ph.D along with the job and they are now prominent researcher. Its matter of research approach and hard work they made. You cannot tell that the people, who are doing their Ph.D by seating at the department, can only produce the useful theses. We can’t change the system in a day, but definitely we could aware about these facts and can put our efforts to make this profession as a respectable profession. In my personal view, money is not matter at all for prominent researcher and academician. Exception is everywhere and every profession, and we can’t remove in a day as our whole system is made like that. Govt is working towards improving the quality of higher education and certainly the things are moving faster and we could see the improvement in coming future. In this direction recently UGC has made the guidelines for minimum requirements to award the PhD degree, and also increased the nos. of JRF positions to promote the research and development. It’s a good indication for Indian research. As I noticed in the various vacancies coming to our field , It has clearly mentioned that those who has awarded PhD degree with UGC Regulation 2009 is exempted from the NET, it means the Ph.D is definitely going to be a good work with number of good publications not the useless efforts. So it does not matter that you are doing your ph.d along with your job, the work should be innovative and should have implication in respective field. Thanks, ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= "Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck." - Dalai Lama -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee at Indian Institute of Astrophysics Bangalore
by Veeru 05 May '10

05 May '10

Dear Professionals, The* Indian Institute of Astrophysics*, is an autonomous research Institute funded by Government of India, Department of Science & Technology in the country, dedicated to carry out research in Astronomy & Astrophysics. The Institute offers Training in the Library Science including the state- of -the- art library techniques and services: *No. of vacancies* : Two *Qualification* : Master of Library Science with basic degree in science (preferable) (Students who have appeared for final exam and waiting for results may also apply) *Additional qualifications* : Basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software and Open Source software *Age* : Below 25 years *Tenure* : 24 Months *Emoluments* : Rs.16000/- per month (inclusive all) The trainee programme is not regular employment and does not entitle any privileges or benefits of regular employment. It is only a temporary study programme for imparting training. Candidates meeting the above requirement may send their copy of Curriculum vitae/ Biodata along with copies of certificates to the *Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Koramangala 2nd Block, Bangalore 34* on or before May 25, 2010. *For further details refer website* *www.iiap.res.in.* Administrative Officer -- with regards Virupaksh BH LIM Trainee, NCSI/JRD Tata Memorial Library , IISc ,Bangalore-50012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers: National Seminar on Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems on July 29-30, 2010.
by shobha prasad 05 May '10

05 May '10

Library and Information Center R N S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (Approved by AICTE, New Delhi & Affiliated to VTU, Belgaum ) CHANNASANDRA, Uttarahalli Road, Subramanyapura Post, BANGALORE – 560 061 Is organizing a National Seminar On Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems, July 29-30, 2010 About the Seminar Library and information services today are changing very rapidly. Present Internet age has a lot of positive impact on Digital Information Systems and Services Management. Innovations in technology have lead to the emergence of a new phase in library development through timely application of digital technology. Added to this is the accelerated convergence of communication technologies with publishing and the media. Services become possible in the libraries only by implementing digitization activities. This upgrades libraries to provide better quality and a greater diversity of services and management than they currently are able to do with analogue technology. Utilizing these opportunities, libraries are harnessing better quality services to users. This national seminar is designed to provide an opportunity to discuss various aspects of “Digital Information Systems and Services Management” across the country. It aims at bringing together librarians of various engineering colleges and related premier institutes to deliberate on the challenges and issues concerning the theme of the seminar. Take away · Educationists, Research Scholars and Library Professionals will be exposed to emerging technologies like Digital Information System, Open Access Sourcess and Web-based Information Services etc. · Applicability and Adoptability of Digital Servises will be identified and new ideas are shared and learnt to install in libraries. About RNSIT RNS Institute of Technology (RNSIT) established in the year 2001 is the brain- child of the Group – Chairman, Dr. R. N. Shetty. The Murudeshwar Group of Companies headed by Dr. R. N. Shetty is a leading player in many industries viz., construction, manufacturing, hotel, automobile, power & IT services and education. The group has contributed significantly to the field of education. A number of educational institutions are run by R. N. Shetty Trust, and RNSIT is one among them. With a continuous desire to provide quality education to society, the trust has established RNSIT, an institution to nourish and produce the best of engineering and management talents. About the Library Library at RNSIT was established in the year 2001. It endeavors to provide value-added services to support engineering and management education of the institution. The key motive is to improve education through quality information system and services. It ensures well equipped library facilities along with printed and electronic resources. Over the years RNSIT library has developed with necessary and relevant resources like books, journals, standards and specifications, trade catalogues, reports, etc., providing excellent information services. Seminar Theme Digital Information Sources - Acquisition, Organization, Access and Preservation Open Access Sources - Open Access Journals, Institutional Repositories Web-based Information Services Information Systems and Enabling Technologies - Web 2.0 and Lib 2.0 - Open Source Software - Library Automation Systems Information Search Techniques Content Creation and Management Other Related Topics Call for Papers Theoretical, conceptual and application oriented research papers that are original and not published elsewhere are invited from library professionals on various themes mentioned and in related areas. Guidelines for Authors · The paper will be in Times New Roman with font size 12, space 1.5, clearly mentioning Name of Author(s), Title of Paper, Affiliated Organization, Contact Number and E-mail ID of Authors. · Softcopy of the paper in MS Word should be sent through e-mail and as attachment to Prof. Khaiser Nikam at: rnsitlibrarynationalseminar(a)gmail.com on or before 15th June 2010. · Acceptance of the paper will be communicated to the participants on 30th June 2010. · All the selected papers are to be presented by the Authors. Each presentation will be of 15 minutes duration. · Mailing Address/author affiliation should be given in the paper. · Selected papers will be published in the Seminar Proceedings. Important Dates Last date for Submitting the full paper : 15th June 2010 Last date for Registration : 15th July 2010 Registration Fee : Rs.500/- Registration Details DD should be drawn in favor of the Principal, RNS Institute of Technology, payable at Bangalore and sent to the address below: Mrs. Shobha H. Prasad Organizing Secretary RNS Institute of Technology Channasandra, Uttarahalli Road, Subramanyapura Post Bangalore – 560 061 Ph: 080 28603880/81, Mobile: 9481800715, E-mail: rnsitlibrarynationalseminar(a)gmail.com Accommodation: On campus accommodation can be arranged on first-cum- first served basis against nominal charges. Delegates are required to inform the organizing secretary well in advance, for on campus accommodation. Seminar Committee Chief Patron : Dr R N Shetty Chairman RNSIT Patron : Dr H N Shivashankar Director RNSIT Advisory Committee Dr M K Venkatesha : Organizing Chair Principal, RNSIT Dr K S Raghavan : Member Prof., DRTC (ISI), Bangalore Dr I K Ravichandra Rao : Member Head & Prof., DRTC (ISI), Bangalore Dr S P Singh : Member Prof., DLIS, Univ. of Delhi Dr Usha Munshi : Member Librarian, IIPA,. New Delhi Dr K N Prasad : Member SRELS, Bangalore Dr I R N Goudar : Member Retd. Chief Lib., NAL Dr H Siddamalliah : Member Chief Lib., NIMHANS Sri R Dandapani : Member Retd. Chief Lib., British Library Mrs Gayathri Sen : Member Chief Librarian,PESIT Mr N Chowdappa : Member Chief Librarian, BMSCE Dr R Srinivasan : Member Dean, Research & PG Studies, RNSIT Dr K. Uma Rao : Member Dean, Academics, RNSIT Dr G T Raju : Member Prof & Head of CSE, RNSIT Dr U Bhojanna : Member Prof & Head of MBA, RNSIT Prof Sridhar : Member Prof of ECE, RNSIT Prof R B Kulkarni : Member Prof of ECE, RNSIT Mr. Purnachandra : Member P.E.D, RNSIT Mr V Kantharaju : Member Asst. Librarian, RNSIT Dr Khaiser Nikam : Member and Program Director Prof. ,DLIS, Univ. of Mysore Mrs Shobha H Prasad : Organizing secretary Librarian, RNSIT ===== National Seminar On Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems (July 15-16, 2010) Registration Form Name …………………………………………………… Organization …………………………………………………… Designation …………………………………………………… Address …………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………… Phone …………………………………………………… E-mail …………………………………………………… Details of Registration Fee: Name of Bank and Branch……………………………………….. Applicant Signature Seal and Signature of the Head of the Institution For more Details please visit: http://www.rnsit.in/ =========== Organizing Secretary Mrs. Shobha H Prasad Librarian, Library and Information Center R N S INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CHANNASANDRA, Uttarahalli Road, Subramanyapura Post, BANGALORE – 560 061 Ph: +91-80-28603880/81 Fax: +91-80-28603882 M: +91-9481800715 Email: rnsitlibrarynationalseminar(a)gmail.com shobhahprasad(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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13 Ways to Protect Your Computer System
by Upadhyay P K 05 May '10

05 May '10

Dear colleagues, Like my last week posting on digital security and in addition to installing security products, follow these simple, common-sense precautions to reduce exposure and protect system. Let me clearly mention that passwords being used in gmail, yahoo mail, etc can be seen clealy if password cracker software are run on the systems you are using. This softwares are freely available on internet also. Do not open e-mail attachments from an unknown, suspicious, or untrustworthy source. If you're not familiar with the sender, do not open, download, or execute any files or e-mail attachments. Do not open an e-mail attachment unless you know what it is, even if it appears to come from a friend or someone you know. Some viruses replicate themselves and spread via e-mail. Stay on the safe side and confirm that the attachment was sent from a trusted source before you open it. Do not open any e-mail attachments if the subject line is questionable. If you feel that the attachment may be important to you, always save the file to your hard drive before you open it. Delete chain e-mails and other spam from your inbox. It's best not to forward or reply to messages like these. Unsolicited, intrusive mail clogs up networks, may contain annoying or offensive content, and may result in security and privacy risks. Exercise caution when downloading files from the Internet. Make sure that the Web site is legitimate and reputable. Verify that an anti-virus program has checked the files on the download site. If you have any doubts, don't download the file at all. If you download software from the Internet, be especially vigilant of free software, which often carries adware or other potentially unwanted content along with it. Always read the privacy policies and end-user license agreements (EULAs) for software you install, regardless of the source. Be especially wary of screensavers, games, browser add-ons, peer-to-peer (P2P) clients, and any downloads claiming to be “cracked” or free versions of expensive applications, such as Adobe® PhotoShop® or Microsoft® Office. Avoid downloads from non-Web sources altogether. The chances of downloading infected software from Usenet groups, IRC channels, instant messaging clients, or P2P is very high. Links to Web sites seen in IRC and instant messaging also frequently point to infected downloads. Avoid obtaining your software from these sources. Update your anti-virus software often. Threats are on the increase, and they are constantly evolving. Hundreds of viruses are discovered each month. To make sure that you are protected against the newest breed of threats, update your anti-virus software frequently. That means downloading the latest virus signature files and the most current version of the scanning engine. Back up your files frequently. If a virus infects your files, at least you can replace them with your back-up copy. It's a good idea to store your backup files (on CDs or flash drives) in another secure physical location away from your computer. Update your operating system, Web browser, and e-mail program on a regular basis. For example, you can get Microsoft® security updates for Microsoft® Windows® and Microsoft® Explorer at http://www.microsoft.com/security. Vigilance is the best defense against phishing scams. “Phishing” describes scams that attempt to acquire confidential information such as credit card numbers, personal identity data, and passwords by sending out e-mails that look like they come from real companies or trusted individuals. If you happen to receive an e-mail message announcing that your account will be closed, that you need to confirm an order, or that you need to verify your billing information, do not reply to the e-mail or click on any links. If you want to find out whether the e-mail is legitimate, you can contact the company or individual directly by calling or writing to them. Do not open messages or click on links from unknown users in your instant messaging program. Instant messaging can be a vehicle for transmitting viruses and other malicious code, and it’s another means of initiating phishing scams. Use a personal firewall. A software firewall runs on your PC and can protect you from both inbound and outbound attacks. Read pop-up message before clicking OK button. Most of the users click ‘OK’ button on POP-UP windows without reading the message. A malicious software may be asking permission before getting installed. Read and understand the POP-UP message before clicking ‘OK’ button. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF] Kapil Sibal inaugurates nationwide e-library project
by Engg-Lib-Forum from India 05 May '10

05 May '10

[http://www.indiaedunews.net/Today/Kapil_Sibal_inaugurates_nationwide_e-libr…] Kapil Sibal inaugurates nationwide e-library project New Delhi: The "National Library and Information Services Infrastructure for Scholarly Content (N-LIST)" was formally launched by Kapil Sibal, Union Minister for Human Resource Development, here today. The N-LIST project provides access to more than 2,100 electronic journals and 51,000 electronic books to students, researchers and faculty from colleges and other beneficiary institutions through server(s) installed at the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre. "Authorized users from colleges can now access e-resources and download articles required by them directly from the publisher's website once they are duly authenticated as authorized users through servers deployed in the INFLIBNET Centre," said an official press release. Faculty, staff students and researches from colleges covered under section 12B of University Grants Commission (UGC) Act are eligible to access e-resources through the N-LIST project. These colleges are required to register themselves on the N-LIST Website. Currently, 665 colleges are registered members. Registered colleges are issued Log-in IDs and passwords for their authorized users including faculty, staff, researchers and students. Colleges that are not covered under 2F/12B Act of the UGC may join as N-LIST Associate Members. The N-LIST Project is being jointly executed by the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium, INFLIBNET Centre and the (INDEST-AICTE) Consortium, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi. The project provides for cross-subscription to e-resources subscribed by the two Consortia, i.e. subscription to INDEST-AICTE resources for universities and UGC-INFONET resources for technical institutions. It also provides access to selected e-resources to colleges. Also present at the launch were Ashok Thakur and Sunil Kumar, Additional Secretaries in the Ministry of HRD and also N.K. Sinha, Amit Khare and Dr. Anita Bhatnagar Jain, Joint Secretaries in the Ministry of HRD. -- Posted By Engg-Lib-Forum from India to ELF at 5/05/2010 12:46:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent reply on AICTE's Library requirements
by Naveen Mathad 05 May '10

05 May '10

Respected Forum Members, We are in need of your valuable reply on AICTE's Library requirements please clarify below mentioned doubts. 1. As per AICTE how many National and International print Journals required for getting approval for PGDM/MBA course.? 2. What is the criteria to say international journal like place of publication or international reputation ? 3. Weather online journals are also considered for minimum required journals for example minimum requirement is 12 journals, than 6 print and 6 online journals can be considered ? -- 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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Membership form of Indian Library Association (ILA)
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Professionals Greetings !!! You may please download the Membership form of Indian Library Association (ILA) from http://ilaindia.net/Membership%20-%20ILA.html -- Kind regards. Rajesh -- 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] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear All, The point raised by Ghani is not only the example of malpractices in LIS there are several other heart burning examples which forced me to develop HDLS at http://lishelp.ning.com to raise our voices against such type of issues. But the major thing is who will take initiave for such type of bad activities although we have lot of powers given by our constitution like RTI Act, Human Rights, Consumer forum etc. I simply wanted to say we must use such type of powers to reduce the shortcomings if you can't then let me know in details i will raise the questions under RTI without disclosing your identity. Message: 6 Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:43:14 +0300 From: raiyan ghani To: lis-forum Subject: [LIS-Forum] Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to dojob abroad on the name of data collection? Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" * **Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection?* Dear LIS professionals Greetings!!! As we are aware that UGC is the highest governing body to ensure high quality education in India. The way UGC has come up with research funds, is no doubt appreciative at every account. Every central university is bound to follow the norms of UGC Act/Ordinances/ Rules and Regulation. For each sect within the university, UGC has its own norms and regulations. *So keeping all the UGC Act/Circulars/Rules and Regulation in concern, the question arise after seeing the current trend that does UGC allow a research scholar of a central university to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection? * We have been going through lot of posting on this forum in regard to the improvement and trends of LIS, as well as its a hot topic in this forum to change the current scenario of the LIS. The question at this hour is that researchers are the pillars and path to come up with new innovation to their respective fields. But, it seems to be a trend in the university and specially in library science department producing fake researcher who never ever paid heed to their research and being awarded a doctorate degree by the end of their duration confined by UGC. Is this type of researcher will bring change who had their thesis copied by some one else, doing job abroad and their guide working on his/her behalf, deceiving the department and enjoying other monetary benefits on the name of data collection, paying a hefty amount to the supervisor of his/her income. I will be pleased to hear the answer to my question on this forum specially by senior academicians of LIS profession, experts of LIS profession, serving current and ex LIS member professionals to UGC and from all who want to improve the scenario of LIS profession. * * Thanks With regards, Syed Raiyan Ghani. Program Coordinator Applied Engineering Management Program-KSU (Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri - USA) A proud Alumini of DRTC, ISI Bangalore. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award: Call for entries for 2011
by Atanu Garai 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Colleagues, Swedish government founded the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award (ALMA) (http://www.alma.se) in the memory of renowned author Astrid Lindgren as the world's largest prize for children's and young adult literature, in 2002. The Award total is Swedish krona five million, presented every year to authors, illustrators, oral storytellers and those active in reading promotion work. Authors receive the award for their entire oeuvre, not for individual works. Illustrators and oral storytellers are also eligible to win the Award. The award may also be presented to persons or organizations working to stimulate reading by children and young adults. Only living persons may receive the award. The award winners are chosen by a jury with broad expertise in international children’s and young adult literature, reading promotion and children’s rights. The 12 members include authors, literary critics and scholars, illustrators and librarians. One member represents Astrid Lindgren’s family. To enhance the global aspect, every year the jury chooses institutions and organizations from around the world who may nominate candidates for the award. A common feature of the nomination bodies is that they have a good overview and knowledge of authors, illustrators, storytellers and reading promotion activities in their countries or language areas. In India, the nomination bodies are: Indian Section of IBBY Association of Writers and Illustrators for Children (AWIC) Nehru House 4 Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg New Delhi 110 002 T/F: (9111) 2331 1095 E: info(a)awic.in W: www.awic.in Indian Journal of Library & Information Science Asharfi Lal, Editor-in-Chief Red Flower Publication Pvt. Ltd. 41/48, DSIDC, Pocket-2, Mayur Vihar Phase-I, Delhi 110091 T: (91 11) 65270068 E: wisindia(a)vsnl.net Atanu Garai Srijan Technologies E-65, Sixth Floor, Himalaya House, 23 K.G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 T: (91-11) 4358 0870/5, F: (91-11) 4358 0876 E: atanu(a)srijan.in Web: srijan.in The last date for submission of nomination to ALMA is 15 May 2010 to be considered for the 2011 Award. If you intend to submit your entries to me, you are advised to send a portfolio of your works to me by 7 May 2010, preferably by email. Best regards, Atanu Garai -- 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 03 May '10

03 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[at]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 -- 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 03 May '10

03 May '10

Dear Library Professionals, One of my library user has urgently required following article from the below source journals for his research work. It would be highly appreciated if you arrange to send either hard or soft copy of these article to us. 1. Journal Title: The Down, July 1897 pages 132 - 136 2. Journal Title: The Day in India, December 1889 pages 13 - 15 -- 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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Fw: [oadl] Fwd: EPT Blog posting
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 May '10

02 May '10

Friends: Here is a message from Ms Barbara Kirsop of EPT (Electronic Publishing Trust for Development, UK). Please send your success stories in implementing and benefiting from open access. Dear All, I have just sent the following posting to EPT Blog, after discussions with Leslie, Arun and Iryna Kuchma (eIFL). The idea is to try to collect personal stories of how OA has assisted researchers in the developing world. Sometimes a personal story speaks louder than an essay! Please let any of your contacts know that we would like to hear from them if they have an OA-story to tell. Thanks, Barbara. (Barbara Kirsop, EPT) ============================================================ Please send us your OA stories as your contribution to OA week!<http://epublishingtrust.blogspot.com/2010/04/please-send-us-your-oa-stories…> <http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_8-6aDVnNC_0/S9rl80WIH4I/AAAAAAAAAF0/5Axc2zu2kuI/s…> *Open Access Week* will hit the research communities worldwide from October 18th – 24th, 2010! Here is the OA Week web site <http://www.oaweek.org/>that will tell you what is going to happen and what you can do to help. To spread information to developing and emerging regions on the value of OA to research and economic development we need to make a lot of noise this week. We need to tell others how free access to research, or distribution of their own research through OA, has changed their work or their career for the better. Here is a request: can you send EPT any stories you can share that show how OA has advanced your work. Has it lead to new contacts? Has it lead to new research partnerships and publications? Has it made you think about the importance of getting your research findings into the global community to help resolve global problems? Has it helped your own career? Has it put your organisation on the global map? Please tell EPT about any developments that have been brought about by your knowledge or participation in Open Access. Send your stories (no more than 300 words please) to EPT <ept(a)biostrat.demon.co.uk>. You can also add short experiences as a Comment to this Blog. We will collate the best stories and make them widely known so that others will be encouraged. Write to us with your OA-stories and help the progress of research! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by sckumaresan 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear All, One of our faculty wants the below mentioned article for her research, if any of you are subscribing the journal or the database in your library, please send me a soft copy of the same. Dyeing of solvent pretreated polyesters, Journal of society of dyers & colourists Volume-113, issue 5-6 pages 178-181, wiley interscience. Thanks & Regards Kumaresanl S.C.Kumaresan Head Librarian Academic Bridge Program Qatar Foundation Doha, Qatar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 02 May '10

02 May '10

Dear Sir, Please arrange to post this message to the attention of all LIS graduates. Sincerely, Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Central University of Kerala located at Kasaragod needs two Library Trainees for its Library. The qualification required is BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). The selection will be based on the interview and practical test. The selected candidates will get a stipend of Rs. 5000/- per month. The training period will be one year. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on 12th May 2010 at 11am at Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Kasaragod. -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article full text request - Reg
by chandra shekar 01 May '10

01 May '10

Moderator kindly post this request. Dear All If any body having full text of below one, kindly arrange on urgent. Its a great help for me. Expert Opinion on Investigational Drugs August 2003, Vol. 12, No. 8 : Pages 1413-1421 Cinacalcet HCl: a calcimimetic agent for the management of primary and secondary hyperparathyroidism Nora Franceschini, Melanie S Joy, Abhijit Kshirsagar (doi: 10.1517/13543784.12.8.1413) Regards G. Chandrashekar Librarian APLRC- Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moodle Online Professional Development Workshop
by Dr. Indira Koneru 01 May '10

01 May '10

Dear Professionals, If you wish to develop MOODLE (Online Course Management System) skills, here is the Professional Development Opportunity. The first Moodle for Teachers Beginner Workshop (M4T-B1) is scheduled to begin on May 1, 2010. The aim of the M4T-B online workshop is to help you learn and teach basic Moodle concepts in an international multi-cultural learning environment. M4T-B requires participants to be active at least 5 hours a week on theoretical and practical aspects of online learning (individually and in teams). M4T-B will include asynchronous (via the Moodle) and synchronous (via WiZiQ) components. This workshop has a one time registration fee of US$39 to cover costs. This 4 week facilitated workshop will cover the following topics: Week 1: Getting Started. Select a Moodle activity and join your team. Learn how to navigate, view & change course settings, profile options, work with files & folders, access and use editing tools. Week 2: Moodle Resources. Learn how to add a label, compose a webpage, link to a web site and link to a file. Research and learn about your selected Moodle activity. Week 3: Moodle Activities. Develop a learning module with example activities and resources to teach team members how to create and use your selected Moodle activity. The 10 Moodle activities are: assignments, chat, choice, forums, glossary, hot potatoes quiz, journal, survey, wiki, workshop. Week 4: Learn & Share. Complete the other learning modules developed by your team to Learn how to create and use other Moodle activities. Share your learning experience with all course participants. For further details, follow http://www.integrating-technology.org Regards, Indira _________________________________________________________________ The amazing world in sharp snaps http://news.in.msn.com/gallery/archive.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TCS interview -reg:
by kannan satheesan 01 May '10

01 May '10

Dear all, This is with reference to my previous posting regarding T.A. reimbursement by TCS. I feel dejected as, later on i came to understand it was a delay in reimbursing it. Kannan S. Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NRI develops chip to contain entire library
by Ramakant Navghare 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

To, Dear All, An Indian-American scientist has developed a computer chip that can store an unprecedented amount of data - enough to hold an entire library. The new chip stems from a breakthrough in the use of nanodots, or nanoscale magnets, and represents a significant advance in computer-memory technology. "We have created magnetic nanodots that store one bit of information on each nanodot, allowing us to store over one billion pages of information in a chip that is one square inch," says Jay Narayan, professor of Materials Science and Engineering at North Carolina State University (NCSU). Narayan, a product of the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kanpur, conducted the study. The breakthrough is that these nanodots are made of single, defect-free crystals, creating magnetic sensors that are integrated directly into a silicon electronic chip. These nanodots, which can be made uniformly as small as six nanometres in diameter, are all precisely oriented in the same way - allowing programmers to reliably read and write data to the chips, an NCSU release said. A nanometre is the billionth of a metre. The chips themselves can be manufactured cost-effectively but the next step is to develop magnetic packaging that will enable users to take advantage of the chips - using something, such as laser technology, that can effectively interact with the nanodots. The research was presented at the Materials Research Society Spring Meeting in San Francisco. -- Thank You, Regards, Ramakant Amar Navghare (M.L.I.Sc/NET) Administrator, Knowledge Management --------------------------------------------------------- KPMG Lodha Excellus Apollo Mills Compound, N. M. Joshi Marg, Mahalaxmi, Mumbai 400 011. Tel +91 (22) 30902268 Fax +91 (22) 39896000 ---------------------------------------------------------- email : ramakant.navghare(a)gmail.com Skype ID :ramakant.amar.navghare Mob. No. : +91 09324564183 Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ Personal Blog : www.ramakantnavghare.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- ramakant(a)kpmg.com www.in.kpmg.com --------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium 1 (2009 2011 )
by DRTC - General 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 1 (2009 2011) Web 2.0 and its implications for Libraries ABSTRACT The nature of the World Wide Web has changed dramatically in the past decade. Web 2.0, as we now know the web, does more than just allow a user to retrieve information - it has become a powerful medium that facilitates interactivity, collaborative work, and exchange of ideas. In this colloquium, we aim to explore the thinking behind Library 2.0 and its implementation - from user centred planning to the need for constant evaluation. This colloquium takes a look at how Web 2.0 technologies have changed the way libraries work, and also dissect concrete examples of Web 2.0 technologies at work in present day libraries. An attempt shall also be made to discuss features of Web 3.0. Facets Speakers Introduction Debayan De Blogs & Wikis Sudipta Biswas Social Networking Alka Rani Singh Synchronous messaging, streaming media, tagging Abhinav Kumar Singh RSS Feeds and mashups Shashi Bhushan Prasad Conclusion Amit Kumar Sarangi Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 5th May, 2010 Time: 02:00 p.m. All are cordially invited Dr.M. Krishnamurthy (Colloquium co-ordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best wishes to Dr.K.S.Dinesh, Deputy Librarian, IIT-Rupar (Punjab).
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

Dear Sir/Madam We are happy to inform you that, Dr.K.S.Dinesh previously working as Librarian at Nagarjuna College of Engineering, Bangalore and Vice-President and founder Member of AKELPA has been appointed as Deputy librarian of Indian Institute of Technology, Rupar, Punjab (IIT-Rupar) and reported on 19--04-2010. We the AKELPA Members (All Karnataka Engineering College Library Professionals Association) Wish him all the success in his future. With Best Wishes. Dr.K.R.Mulla General Secretory, AKELPA. -- Dr. K. R. Mulla Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Winner- SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

From: P K Jain [mailto:pkjain1310@gmail.com] Sent: Fri 4/2/2010 23:22 To: Harish Chandra Cc: kailash balani; Kyoko Sato; scott davidson; Debal Chandra Kar Subject: Winner- SLA Asian Professional Award Sponsored Balani Infotech, IGroup and Asian Chapter, SLA Dear Dr. Harish Chandra It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Please confirm that you are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. On behalf of the Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. We all look forward to meeting you at the Conference in New Orleans. With regards P.K.Jain Chair-Award Committee Asian Chapter SLA -- P.K.Jain Librarian Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410 Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com pkjain(a)iegindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats to Winner- SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Wan-Ching (Renee), Wu It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of the 2010 SLA Asian Early Career Award Sponsored by Business & Finance Division and Asian Chapter, SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Christina de Castell from B&F Division will let you know the details and the specific day and time of the award presentation to you once this has been determined. Please confirm that you are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. On behalf of the Asian Chapter Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. We all look forward to meeting you at the Conference in New Orleans. Regards P.K.Jain Chair-Award Committee Asian Chapter SLA -- P.K.Jain Librarian Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave DELHI- 110007. India Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410 Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com pkjain(a)iegindia.org ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation to P K Babbar for SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, SLA
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

On Fri, Apr 2, 2010 at 11:28 PM, P K Jain <pkjain1310(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear Mr. Parveen Babbar > > It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner > of the 2010 SLA Asian Librarian Award Sponsored by IEEE and Asian Chapter, > SLA. It was very difficult to finalize the winner as we received many > applications from well-qualified applicants for this award. > > This award will be presented to you at the Special Libraries Association > Annual Conference in New Orleans in this June 2010. Please confirm that you > are able to attend the SLA 2010 Conference which will be held in New > Orleans, LA, USA during 13-16 June 2010. > > On behalf of the Awards Committee, I want to extend heartfelt > congratulations on your receipt of this prestigious award. > > > With regards > > P.K.Jain > > Chair-Award Committee > > Asian Chapter SLA > > -- > P.K.Jain > Librarian > Institute of Economic Growth > University of Delhi Enclave > DELHI- 110007. India > Ph. 91-11-27667463 > Fax: 91-11-27667410 > Mobile (Cell): 09899110787 > E-mail: pkjain1310(a)gmail.com > pkjain(a)iegindia.org > -- Parveen Babbar Assistant Librarian Library & Documentation Division IGNOU, Maidan Gargi, Delhi-110068 Mb -9013358771, Ph 91-011-29751905 (O) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD
by Debal Chandra Kar 30 Apr '10

30 Apr '10

----- Forwarded by Debal Chandra Kar/LIC/DEL/TERI on 04/30/2010 08:31 AM ----- From: Sheila Rosenthal <slr(a)sei.cmu.edu> To: Shantanu Ganguly <sganguly67(a)gmail.com> Date: 04/21/2010 08:59 PM Subject: CONGRATULATIONS ON WINNING THE 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD Dear Shantanu Ganguly, It is my great pleasure to inform you that you have been chosen the winner of The 2010 SCIENCE-TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING DIVISIONS BONNIE HILDITCH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIAN AWARD The award will be in the amount of $2000 to cover the costs of attending the 2010 SLA Annual Conference (conference registrations, hotel lodging, economy return airfare to New Orleans, LA and other related costs). Your Award will be presented to you at the Science-Technology Annual Business Meeting and Awards Breakfast at the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA on Tuesday, June 15th, 2010, at 8:00 a.m. Post award requirements include writing a brief article (approximately 1,000 words) on the conference experience for the November 2010 SciTech News. You will also be asked to serve on the Science-Technology and Engineering Division Awards Committee the following year in order to provide for the continuity and enthusiasm of this award. It is essential that you immediately begin to apply for any necessary travel documents, including a passport and visa to travel to the United States, if you do not already possess them. As you know, if you do not receive the necessary documents you will not be able to travel to the US. If you need any other documents from the Special Libraries Association besides this letter, please advise us, and we will provide them to you. We would appreciate that you acknowledge by return e-mail that you will attend the SLA Annual Conference in New Orleans, LA from 13-16 June 2010, and also agree to fulfill the other commitments associated with this Award. Kindly also include a photo of yourself in jpg. We look forward to meeting you at the conference and joining you in some of the events. CONGRATULATIONS! Sincerely, Sheila L. Rosenthal, Awards Chairman S&T Division -------------------- Sheila L. Rosenthal Manager of Library Services Senior Librarian Software Engineering Institute 4500 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, Pa. 15213 Phone: (412) 268-7846 Fax: (412) 268-5758 Email: slr(a)sei.cmu.edu ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Disclaimer: The information contained in this e-mail is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail.This e-mail has been scanned and verified by McAfee SaaS Email Security, formerly MX Logic. -- 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] opportunity of MBA degree for library and
by राज कुमार 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Vikash, That's a good query. Young LIS professionals must explore some new emerging areas for good job opportunities in corporate world rather than being a traditional librarian. As per your query, if someone get an MBA degree than he can enter into corporate. Because the LIS professionals are known expert in information searching and retrieval. Few challenging roles are as below: 1. Knowledge Management- Knowledge Manager/Knowledge Scientist/Knowledge Specialist 2. Business Information Research- Research Associate/Business Analyst 3. Research and Analytics- Research Associate/Research Analyst 4. Market Research-Research Associate/Research Analyst All the above four fields require good skills in information searching, organizing, analyzing and reporting. Such Business and market research reports are used by the top management of corporations to take strategic decisions. Regards Raj Kumar -- DISCLAIMER: This E-Mail may contain Confidential Information and is meant for the intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this e-mail in error and are not the intended recipient/s, kindly notify me at rjkyadav(a)gmail.com and then delete this e-mail immediately from your system. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail, its contents or its attachment/s other than by its intended recipient/s is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Internet Communications cannot be guaranteed to be secure or error-free as information could be delayed, intercepted, corrupted, lost, or contain viruses. I do not accept any liability for any errors, omissions, viruses or computer problems experienced by any recipient as a result of this e-mail. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KOHA library software - seminar & workshop
by CISSR CISSR 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear ALL Sub : Library Software KOHA -- Intensive Training & Workshop Respected Sir / Madam We are glad to inform you that one day Stat Level Seminar on OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT and Three days National Workshop / Hands – on – Training on FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA are being organized by The Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR), a registered LIS R n D Institution and a group of young and aged Jadavpurian, from May 17 – 20, 2010 at Jadavpur University Main Campus, in collaboration with Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Department of Library & Information Science, Institute for Open Technology and Applications (a society under Dept. of IT, Govt. of W.B.) and other reputed organization. In this connection we would request you kindly to depute your LIBRARIAN / LIS Professionals from your reputed institution to attend the Hands - on - Training / Workshop & Seminar ( 17 - 20 May, 2010 ). We are sure that this intensive training will be great help for library software selection / procurement / installation to your LIBRARY as well as gathering knowledge to your LIBRARIAN to expedite the library services of your institution. We would be glad if you kindly make it convenient to be present on the occasion to encourage the organizers, participants and other guests. The Workshop & Seminar brochure along with the Registration form is enclosed herewith as attachment. *( Pl. See the website : www.cissr.webs.com )* Thanking You. Yours sincerely SUBHENDU GHOSHAL Organising Secretary on behalf of KOLIS 2010, Seminar & Workshop Advisory Committee, Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre , Jadavpur University, Kolkata K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *One Day* STATE LEVEL SEMINAR on “FREE & OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE APPLICATION IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT ’’ ( 17th May 2010 ) & *Three Days* NATIONAL WORKSHOP on ‘‘ FOSS IN LIBRARY MANAGEMENT USING KOHA ’’ ( 18 – 20 May, 2010 ) Venue : Jadavpur University Main Campus Dr. Triguna Sen Auditorium -- Alumni Association Bldg. ( Beside Central Library ), 3 No. Gate, JU Post Office *Organized by* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research (CISSR) *In Collaboration with* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre Department of Library & Information Science, Burdwan University Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University Institute for Open Technology & Application (IOTA) *Website* www.cissr.webs.com www.iotawb.org *Address for Communication* Jadavpur University Foss Resource Centre, 2nd Floor JUTA Building ( Opposite TEQIP Building ) Jadavpur University, Kolkata – 700 032 Phone : 033 2414 6093 * * *E-mail* cissr.k(a)gmail.com or jufossrc(a)gmail.com *Contact Persons* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 990 34 38 32 9 / Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 K O L I S - 2 0 1 0 *OBJECTIVES OF THE SEMINAR & WORKSHOP* Are seriously considering to implementing Koha Are looking to play as an expert / active techno Librarian role in Koha implementation Are looking to install, develop database - IR and maintain Koha on their own Are to build up a Forum of KOHA users in West Bengal to support its sustainable usage and development Are to introduce and spread the UBUNTU - LINUX – KOHA operating system to the LIS professionals *ABOUT KOHA* Enterprise-class ILS with comprehensive functionality Dual Database Design utilizes the strengths of the two major industry-standard database types Library Standards Compliance ensures interoperability between Koha and other systems Web-based Interfaces platform-independent solution Free/Open Source distributed under the General Public License (GPL) No Vendor Lock-in obtain support or development services from the best available source *SOME OF THE KOHA USERS / EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS IN WEST BENGAL* 1. West Bengal University of Technology 2. Raja Rammohan Roy Library Foundation ( RRRLF ) 3. Jadavpur University Food Tech. & Bio-Chem. Engg, Dept. Library 4. Burdwan University Lib. & Inf. Sc.Dept. *KOHA SUPPORT IN WEST BENGAL* Centre for Information Studies & Social Research ( C I S S R ) Web. : www.cissr.webs.com E-Mail : cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Pragati Bandhu Sarkar - 9433890116 ; e-mail - pragatiscl(a)gmail.com *COURSE CONTENT* Concept of FOSS, KOHA Total Management, Linux Desktop handling, Ubuntu, MARC 21, AACR 2R outlines, Online Free Web Resource Management *RESOURCE PERSONS* Experts / Teachers / Koha Developers from Burdwan University, Jadavpur University, CISSR and other reputed institutions. *TENTATIVE SCHEDULE* *Seminar : 17th May 2010* Inauguration Pannel Discussion Paper presentation *Workshop : 18 – 20 May, 2010* Installation of KOHA, Linux Operating System by UBUNTU, Customization and Configuration of KOHA Software, Demonstration of all Modules like Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Serial Control, Circulation & OPAC, AACR 2R Outlines, Introduction to MARC 21, Multilingual Support in KOHA, import feature in KOHA etc. * REGISTRATION* Registration will be based on first come first basis. Kindly send the duly filled registration form along with DD in favour of the Centre for Information Studies & Social Research payable at Kolkata before 12th May, 2010. Please send an email to cissr.k(a)gmail.com or jufossrc(a)gmail.com . Selected participants would be intimated by an email. Fees for seminar only (17th May 2010) Rs. 20.00 only For Workshop / Hands – on – Training ( 18 – 20, May 2010 ) Rs. 1600.00 only NOTE : Concession for current BLIS / MLIS students (other than employee) in the Workshop Rs. 600.00 (Maximum no. 5) Registration fee for Seminar participants covers folder, Koha material, certificate, lunch , etc. Registration fee for workshop participants covers bag, course material, CD, certificate, lunch, etc. Any one can join the seminar or workshop separately or both. No TA / DA will be provided for seminar and Workshop participation. ( See Contact below ) *ACCOMODATION* Accommodation charges will be extra and based on the guest house / hotels tariff rates wherein the accommodation will be provided. Kindly inform us about your interest within 10th May 2010. *PARTICIPANTS* Working LIS professionals and Students from various Universities / Colleges and Public and other Libraries. IT faculty and software professionals deeply attached with the Academia, Government and NGOs Library and Information Centre in India . *INTAKE* 25 ( Twenty five only) *CONTACT PERSON* Sri Subhendu Ghoshal - 9903438329 ; e-mail - cissr.k(a)gmail.com Sri Saikat Pahari - 9830625498 ; e-mail - jufossrc(a)gmail.com *REGISTRATION FORM* Name ………………………………………………………………..…………… Designation ……………………………..…………………………………….………… Qualification ( For students only ) … ……………………………………………………… Institution / Organization ……………………………………………………… Address for Communication …………………………………………………………… …. …….…………………………………………....………. …………………………………………………………… E-mail ……………………………………………................................. Telephone : Institution …….………………………………………………….. Mobile No …………………………………………………….. Details of Registration : Seminar only / Workshop & Seminar ( Tick Please ) Previously Enrolled & Fees paid …..…………………………... Spot Registration … …………………………………………… Remarks ( if any ) ……………………. ....………………………………………….. 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Re: [LIS-Forum] opportunity of MBA degree for library and information science professionals
by Shriram Pandey 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Mr. Vikash, This is reference to your query posted in LIS Forum. There are huge opportunity for the library professionals who has MBA. But MBA should be in IT or any other discipline which is related to he management of information systems etc not HR and Marketing. Recently I have seen many such vacancies like DELNET in which MBA +LIS degree was the essential qualification. Sky is not limit of those candidates having such degrees as lots of foreign Universities are cumming in india. Thanks, ================================================= Shri Ram Pandey Assistant Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Rupa Ki Nangal, Post: Sumel, Via: Jamdoli Jaipur - 302 031, Rajasthan, India Phone No. +91-9636383110 Alternate E-mail: shriram(a)lnmiit.ac.in, ================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Joined as a Deputy Librarian at IIT Ropar
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear Sir / Madam / Friends, It is my pleasure to inform you that I have been appointed as a Deputy Librarian to Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab. I have joined the Institute on 19th April 2010. My official address is as follows: Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 09779747902 09845102382. Thanking You Dinesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need help
by js vijaya 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear All, Is there rules/tabulation regarding the manpower versus number of books to handle the library. Vijayalakshmi J S e-mail:jsvijaya@yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Masters in European Studies and Management (MESM) course in Manipal
by Manjunath K 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear professional colleaues, Manipal University/Manipal Centre for European Studies and TAPMI, Manipal have launched a two years program " Masters in European Studies & Management". The course will bigin in August 2010 at Manipal. (http://www.manipal.edu/Institutions/EuropeanStudies/MCESManipal/Programmes/…) Last date for receipt of applications is 30th May 2010. Eligible candidates would be called for a Written Test on 26th June and Personal Interview on 27th June, 2010. The Program is scheduled to commence tentatively on August 02, 2010. Other details can be viewed in the Manipal University website www.manipal.edu<http://www.manipal.edu/>. You may also click on the link of TAPMI web-page : http://www.tapmi.edu.in/html/European-Studies-Mgmt.html It is likely that you or some of your friends may be interested in pursuing this program. I request you to kindly go through the details and forward this mail to your friends. Alternatively you may direct such enquiries to Prof. Chowdari Prasad at chowdarip(a)gmail.com<mailto:chowdarip@gmail.com> or chowdarip(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:chowdarip@tapmi.edu.in> Mob: 09242124642 Thanks and regards, Manjunatha ------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K, Chief Librarian, T.A. PAI Management Institute, PB No. 9, Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India +91 0820-2701105 (off) / 2575161(Res) manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:manjunath@tapmi.edu.in>; manjunathak(a)gmail.com<mailto:manjunathak@gmail.com> http://www.tapmi.edu.in ------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GOC rates?
by Library＠Arboretum.org.in 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

Dear All, Please find below an extract from the following URL: http://fpbai.org/ --------------------------------------------------------------- THE FEDERATION OF PUBLISHERS' AND BOOKSELLERS' ASSOCIATIONS IN INDIA GOOD OFFICE COMMITTEE The Good Offices Committee is a voluntary organization formed to establish uniform terms of book supplies to libraries, and to ensure a fair working margin to booksellers and an efficient service to the libraries. The Committee meets at regular intervals and after taking into consideration the fluctuations in the currency rates decides on the rates of conversion governing sale of books and periodicals. These rates are widely circulated amongst the libraries all over India either directly or through booksellers. This helped to dispense with the need for a cumbersome procedure of inviting tenders for a diverse product like Books. It has not only facilitated procurement of books by libraries but has also helped book lovers and others to meet their requirement of books smoothly. The Good Offices Committee has been in existence for more than 30 years and a pattern for fixing exchange rates of currencies from time to time has been in existence all through. However, difficulty arose in working of the Good Offices Committee when a new team of office bearers of Indian Library Association (ILA) took over from April 2000. Since then, the Federation has been making all possible efforts to sort out the problem faced. Considering that revival of the GOC is necessary being in the interest of both the librarians and the book trade, the Federation recently took initiative once again and organized a meeting on 18th August 2007 at New Delhi at which 5 representatives from Indian Library Association and 5 representatives from the Federation side were present and discussed the GOC problem to find a way to resolve it. At the end of the meeting, it was agreed that, as a first step, either side would prepare a list of points in connection with revival of the GOC and intimate to the other side. As follow up, while the Federation communicated list of points from their side to President, ILA , list of points from ILA is awaited by us. It is hoped that the process initiated would lead to building up a happy relationship between the librarians and the book trade and pave the way for revival of the GOC. Pending resolution of the problem with the librarians, the Federation, in consultation with affiliated Associations as also important members of the trade, are presently announcing every month the Book industrys own conversion rates. --------------------------------------------------------------- May I request the ILA and LIS professionals to let us know the present status. Are the GOC Rates announced on the above website approved by the ILA? If NO, can we have some guidelines from the ILA on how to pay the booksellers without violating any provisions of GOI rules relating to audit and accounts. Many thanks in advance for all your help. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Research Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma Vana Arboretum Administrative Office Plot 95/1, Phase 2 IDA Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Andhra Pradesh India Mobile: 93962 51106 Phones Direct +91 40 3911 4202 EPABX +91 40 3911 4200 Ext. 202 +91 40 2726 0801 Ext. 202 Fax +91 40 3911 4219 www.arboretum.org.in ---------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA Week 2010
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Apr '10

29 Apr '10

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 28, 2010 For more information, contact: Jennifer McLennan (202) 296-2296 ext. 121 jennifer [at] arl [dot] org Open Access Week 2010 declared for October 18 to 24 Researchers challenged to demonstrate the impact of Open Access on research and scholarship (Washington, DC) Open Access Week, the global event to promote free, immediate, online access to research now entering its fourth year, has been declared for October 18 to 24, 2010. Open Access Week is an opportunity for the worldwide academic and research community to continue to learn about the potential benefits of Open Access (OA), to share what they’ve learned with colleagues, and to inspire wider participation in helping to make Open Access a new norm in scholarship and research. “Open Access Week has evolved from a one-day student event on a dozen campuses to a truly global phenomenon,” said Jennifer McLennan, Open Access Week program director at SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition). “We’ve seen participation expand to include hundreds of university and college campuses, research institutes, funding agencies, libraries, and think tanks – all connecting the fast-growing global momentum toward openness with the advancement of policy changes on the local level.” In 2009, Open Access Week spurred the announcement of actions including expanded open-access publication funds, the adoption of institution-wide open-access policies, and the release of new reports on the societal and economic benefits of OA. This year’s OA Week preparations kick off with a challenge to researchers from Dr. Philip E. Bourne, Professor of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of California San Diego and Founding Editor-in-Chief of PLoS Computational Biology. In a video posted to the OA Week Web site, Bourne calls upon scholars to think beyond free and ready access to the literature – made possible by Open Access – and consider how technology may be deployed to advance research, to truly mine the increasing amount of available literature. He says, “What I think ultimately will be the main success of Open Access, is that you have the full text of the literature in an XML format that can be analyzed and used by computer. The idea that we’ll be able to keep up with [the volume of literature being published] is just untenable. To actually make full use of the literature, we’re going to require tools to help us.” He challenges his peers in the research community to surface efforts like SciVee (a new type of learning experience that mashes up journal articles with rich media) and UCSD’s BioLit (an initiative to integrate database identifiers and rich meta-data from open-access articles with biological databases) – both of which “would not be possible without unbridled and free access to the literature.” Challenges like Dr. Bourne’s, and responses to them – experiences and projects that demonstrate the power of Open Access to enable the Web and advance discovery – will be highlighted across global efforts in conjunction with the Week. Details may be posted or linked on the Open Access Week Web site by October 10, 2010. The new Open Access Week Web site, at http://www.openaccessweek.org, details how participants across sectors – from research funders and producers to students and libraries – have taken advantage of the event to advance Open Access, and offers ideas for 2010. “There are a multitude of ways to participate in OA Week,” said Alma Swan, program adviser. “It can be as simple as wearing a bright orange shirt or as complex as introducing a new OA policy. OA Week may also be the chance to let your imagination have full rein and come up with something ambitious, wacky, or fun.” Organizations and individuals planning to participate or interested in more information about Open Access Week 2010 should register now on the Web site for access to regional and global contacts and resources. Open Access Week is organized by SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), with expert guidance from an international panel of Open Access leaders. Program advisers include: Subbiah Arunachalam (Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore), Leslie Chan (University of Toronto, Scarborough, OASIS), Melissa Hagemann (Open Society Institute), Thomas Hickerson (University of Calgary), Heather Joseph (SPARC), Iryna Kuchma (eIFL.net) Li Lin (National Science Library, CAS), Donna Okubo (Public Library of Science), Robin Peek (Open Access Directory, Simmons College), Carolina Rossini (Berkman Center), Nick Shockey (Right to Research Coalition), Peter Suber (Berkman Center, Earlham College, SPARC), Alma Swan (Key Perspectives Ltd, OASIS), Ikuko Tsuchide (Digital Repository Federation, Japan), Xiaolin Zhang (National Science Library, CAS). For more information, visit the Open Access Week Web site at http://www.openaccessweek.org. ## SPARC (Scholarly Publishing and Academic Resources Coalition), with SPARC Europe and SPARC Japan, is an international alliance of more than 800 academic and research libraries working to create a more open system of scholarly communication. SPARC’s advocacy, educational, and publisher partnership programs encourage expanded dissemination of research. SPARC is on the Web at http://www.arl.org/sparc. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request of food based articles reg :
by Jagannathan Kasinathan 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear All, I would like to request you to pl. send below mentioned article related to food journals. This very useful to our staff members. If anyone, chance to get the same, pl send the pdf format.The list as follows below : 1. Studies on the processing and evaluation of instant Idli mixes Journal of food science and technology 2000, vol. 37, no- 4, pp. 433-435 (12 ref.) 2. PROPERTIES OF IDLI BATTER DURING ITS FERMENTATION TIME Journal of Food Processing and Preservation Volume 31 Issue 1, Pages 32 - 40. 3. Fermentation of Idli: Effects of changes in raw material and physico-chemical conditions Journal of Cereal Science Volume 10, Issue 3, November 1989, Pages 227-238 4. COOKING BEHAVIOR OF RICE AND BLACK GRAM IN THE PREPARATION OF IDLI, A TRADITIONAL FERMENTED PRODUCT OF INDIAN ORIGIN, BY VISCOGRAPHY. Journal of Texture Studies Volume 40 Issue 1, Pages 36 - 50. Regards, J.Kasinathan Librarian #12, Poonamallee Road, Ekkattuthangal, Chennai 600 032. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA Conference Announcement - July 2010
by prakash in 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

BMA Conference Announcement, July 2010 and Call for participation Memorabilia of Failed and forgotten brands in India Bangalore Management Academy, Bangalore: 29-30 July2010 Abstract submission Deadline : 15, May 2010 Acceptance of abstracts : 15, June 2010 Final paper Submission Deadline : 1, July 2010 Conference on : 29-30 July 2010 Many Indian brands that some of us have grown up with do not appear on television commercials, print media or the internet. We no longer get to see or hear of them. What happened to those brands? Did they die a natural death? Or did they fall prey to the liberalization gates opened by India in 1991? It would be of great interest for the firms and the academia to know and dissect your perspectives on what happened to those brands along the way. Some of the brands that we may well be aware of are Dynora(TV), Carona(footwear brand, Did liberty, Bata, Nikes and Reeboks eat it up?), Canada Dry ( Beverage, Despite being similar to Sprite and 7 up we don’t see the brand in supermarkets anymore while the sprite and 7 Up continues to live.), Kelvinator, Moti soap etc. The multitude of perspectives that we may get would help us build our repertoire of knowledge on mistakes committed by those brands that were well established for the times and learn from them. Bangalore Management Academy (BMA) a leading Business Management Institution having collaborations with Bharathidasan Institute of Management (BIM), Bharathidasan University (BU), Edith Cowan University (ECU), University of Aberdeen, Retailers Association of India (RAI), Asia Pacific University College of Technology and Innovation (UCTI) Malaysia, Singapore Human Resources Institute (SHRI), Nanyang Institute of Management (NIM) and Pondicherry University announces the call for papers on “Memorabilia of failed and forgotten brands in India”. We invite you to participate in the process and contribute your perspectives on any brand that you think no more exists today but was a soaring brand in its hey days. For online submissions please visit www.bmaindia.com Peer- reviewed papers will be published in our Journal. The best paper award will also be selected from accepted complete papers. For more details visit : www.bmaindia.com or email : deepa(a)bmaindia.com With Regards, Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Security Myths
by Upadhyay P K 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear Colleagues, You may like to know the hidden security threats to your application software, data and network. There are certain myths about security. Think you're doing everything you need to do to be safe? Think again. Here are five common myths about digital security. 1. I don't have anything an attacker would want 2. I have antivirus software installed, so I am safe. 3. Security is a concern only if I use Windows. 4. My router has a firewall, so my PC is protected. 5. Since I visit only major, reputable sites, I have nothing to worry about. Antivirus software and a firewall alone can't guarantee your safety. Read the full story on 'How to Stop 11 hidden Security Threats' in PC World, March 2010 at http://www.pcworld.com/article/187199/how_to_stop_11_hidden_security_threat… regards P K Upadhyay NIC , Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to do job abroad on the name of data collection?
by raiyan ghani 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

* **Does the UGC allow a university research scholar to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection?* Dear LIS professionals Greetings!!! As we are aware that UGC is the highest governing body to ensure high quality education in India. The way UGC has come up with research funds, is no doubt appreciative at every account. Every central university is bound to follow the norms of UGC Act/Ordinances/ Rules and Regulation. For each sect within the university, UGC has its own norms and regulations. *So keeping all the UGC Act/Circulars/Rules and Regulation in concern, the question arise after seeing the current trend that does UGC allow a research scholar of a central university to deceive the department and do job abroad on the name of data collection? * We have been going through lot of posting on this forum in regard to the improvement and trends of LIS, as well as its a hot topic in this forum to change the current scenario of the LIS. The question at this hour is that researchers are the pillars and path to come up with new innovation to their respective fields. But, it seems to be a trend in the university and specially in library science department producing fake researcher who never ever paid heed to their research and being awarded a doctorate degree by the end of their duration confined by UGC. Is this type of researcher will bring change who had their thesis copied by some one else, doing job abroad and their guide working on his/her behalf, deceiving the department and enjoying other monetary benefits on the name of data collection, paying a hefty amount to the supervisor of his/her income. I will be pleased to hear the answer to my question on this forum specially by senior academicians of LIS profession, experts of LIS profession, serving current and ex LIS member professionals to UGC and from all who want to improve the scenario of LIS profession. * * Thanks With regards, Syed Raiyan Ghani. Program Coordinator Applied Engineering Management Program-KSU (Missouri University of Science & Technology, Rolla, Missouri - USA) A proud Alumini of DRTC, ISI Bangalore. Life is pleasant. Death is peaceful. It's the transition that's troublesome!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Book and Copyright Day at KV Pattom
by faisal sl 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Dear All, The Library Media Centre at Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom celebrated the World Book and Copyright Day 2010 with competitions, exhibition and an author meet from 22 to 24 April. There were bookmark designing and book review writing competitions and an exhibition of books written by William Shakespeare, whose birth and death day falls on 23 April, which was declared as World Book and Copyright Day by UNESCO in 1995. In the author meet held on 24 April, Dr. Vilakkudy Rajendran, Malayalam writer and former Editor and Assistant Director of Kerala Bhasha institute interacted with the students on books, reading, copyright and libraries. He asserted the importance of books in one's life and asked the students to become the guardians of own launguage. The activities of Reader's Club for the year 2010-'11 were also formally inaugurated by Mr. Rajendran. He distributed the prizes to the competition winners. The function wasfalicitated by B.N.Mishra, Vice Principal, V.Joseph, Head Master and Dr. K J Ajith Kumar, Vice Chairman, PTA of the vidyalaya. See the bookmarks : http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/beautiful-bookmarks-the-win… Photographs: http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com/2010/04/24/world-book-and-copyright-da… Thank you S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom,Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com http://libzine.wordpress.com http://homeworksonline.wordpress.com http://mydearbook.wordpress.com Professional http://librarycloud.wordpress.com http://librarynext.wordpress.com http://kvlblogs.wordpress.com Social Networks http://kvlibrarians.ning.com/ http://libraryjunction.ning.com Personal http://slfaisal.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RRC Monthly lecture
by Mailing List Admin 28 Apr '10

28 Apr '10

Date: Wed, 28 Apr 2010 10:23:32 +0530 From: Ratnakar Aspari <aspari_r(a)hotmail.com> Kindly circulate the following annoujncement among Lis-Forum members. With best wishes A. Ratnakar New Delhi RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi Date : 26th April, 2010 We have the pleasure to announce the 136th Monthly Meeting of RRC on 1st May, 2010 (1st Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue : Conference Hall (New Building) Indian Statistical Institute, Opp. Katwaria Sarai, Near Qutub Hotel, New Delhi-110 016 Speaker: Ms. Kiran Pandey Coordinator, Knowledge Portal and Environmental Resource Unit, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi Topic : Reinventing Libraries in the Digital Era: Case Study on India Environmental Portal, the Virtual Gateway to Environment and Development Information Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, SUBHASH DESHMUKH Gurgaon, Haryana 122003 Ph. 95124-2578715, 9873680484

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opportunity of MBA degree for library and information science professionals
by vikash singh 27 Apr '10

27 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, I would like to know that what is the future prospects and opportunity for library and information science professionals if they did MBA. Is there any job exist for such combination of asprints? if yes, kindly provide me the details. looking forward to your responses. thanks Vikash Kumar Singh Librarian P.R.F. S (Aditya Birla Group of School) Mathura -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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