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Can eBooks Satisfy? Creating Content for ICT-enabled Classrooms
by Puna Das 11 Aug '09

11 Aug '09

Can eBooks Satisfy? Creating Content for ICT-enabled Classrooms Join the discussion on the EduTechDebate.org website Infodev | 10 August 2009 | Washington, D.C., United States While there is much effort & focus on deploying educational hardware in the developing world, much less hype and attention is focusing on the content students will use once these systems are in the hands of hungry young minds.. How can educational systems, and the stakeholders that support them, adapt existing and new content onto these devices? Will this adaptation be able to challenge the existing income streams and vested interests of current content production & dissemination models? And should this content focus on ebooks and other electronic media the replicates existing content, or is this an opportunity to change the way in which content is created, teacher's educate, and students learn? During the Human Development Network webinar, "eBooks & Affordable Access to Digital Content for Teachers, Health Care Workers & Agricultural Extension Agents in Southern Africa", which looked at lessons from the IADP Affordable Access Initiative Partnership with African Universities, a sidebar conversation came about on the instant message board that was associated with the webinar. From this conversation came a very interesting questions: * What is the impact of open access resources for primary schools on the current educational content creation models? * Will educational systems, and the stakeholders that support them, be able to adapt existing and new content onto these devices? * Might this adaptation facilitate a more egalitarian content creation structure, challenging the existing pricing structures and vested interests of current curriculum production & dissemination models? Please join us for what we all expect to be a lively and informative conversation. JOIN DISCUSSION HERE!! http://edutechdebate.org/ Source: http://www.infodev.org/en/Article.402.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICTs in Education Prize: Call for nominations
by Puna Das 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

ICTs in Education Prize: Call for nominations 10-08-2009 (Paris) Teaching, Learning and e-Pedagogy: Teacher Professional Development for Knowledge Societies is the theme of the 2009 UNESCO-King Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa Prize for the Use of ICTs in Education. Funded by the Kingdom of Bahrain, the US$50,000 prize is divided between two winners. The deadline for submissions is 30 September 2009. Every year, this prize rewards activities that demonstrate best practice as well as creative use of ICTs to enhance learning, teaching and overall educational performance. Submissions for candidature must reach UNESCO via the governments of Member States, in consultation with their UNESCO National Commissions, or by international non-governmental organizations which maintain formal relations with the Organization. Winners will be celebrated at an award ceremony on 26 January 2010 at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris. The 2008 Prize was awarded to China's Shanghai TV University (for its project 'Turning the Digital Divide into Digital Opportunity') and to Dr Hoda Baraka, of the Egyptian Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (for her leadership in the implementation of several national ICT projects in education). For more detailed information on how to submit candidatures for the Prize see the PDF document below: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/29044/12499172699how_to_apply_en.pdf/h… Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=29044&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyDLIS Training Workshop on CMS
by N.S. Harinarayana 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore (UGC-SAP Department) is organising a three-day training workshop on 'Content Management Systems'(CMS) during 27th to 29th August 2009. The workshop is intended to provide knowledge and practical skills in CMS. Emphasis will be on providing hands-on experience on Joomla! Experienced resource persons from reputed institutions and universities would engage the sessions. The workshop is open for working librarians, teachers and other information professionals interested in content management. With an intent to make the sessions effective, it has been decided to restrict the number of participants to 20 only. Early birds will be given the preference. The last date for registering is 20th August 2009. There is no registration fee. Food and beverages during the sessions will be arranged by the organisers. The participants have to make their own arrangements for travel and stay at Mysore. The organisers, however, would be pleased to help in arranging the accommodation at different guest houses/hotels only on specific request in advance from the participants. MyDLIS Training Workshop on CMS at University of Mysore, Mysore The prescribed registration form can be obtained by sending a request mail to Dr. M. Chandarashekara (chandra.uom(a)gmail.com) or Dr. N.S. Harinayarana (ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com) or download the same from http://lisc.uni-mysore.ac.in/cms. The registration form should be returned along with letter of intent of participation duly forwarded by the institution. The registration form can be sent either by post or through fax (0821-2519209) or email. It may kindly noted that the applications are registered on first cum first serve basis only. Contact the following for any further clarification: Dr. M. Chandrashekara Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Phone: (0821) 2419398 Mobile: 0-9448600970 chandra.uom(a)gmail.com -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] No PhD, MPhil at open universities...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

[http://www.business-standard.com/india/news/no-phd-mphil-at-open-universiti…] It had announced three years ago that these degrees would be considered as an option to NET or SET In a setback to the country’s 14 open universities, the University Grants Commission, or UGC, has barred them from conducting research programmes, namely PhD and MPhil. Pointing out the declining quality of research projects in a “distance learning” system, UGC has stopped registration for PhD and MPhil programmes at all the 14 open universities, including the India Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). This has sparked angry reactions from academics and students attached to open universities who believe the “declining quality of research” is a national concern and not confined to open universities. Three years back, UGC had announced that degrees like MPhil and PhD would be considered as an option to the National Eligibility Test (NET) or State Eligibility Test (SET) for recruitment of full-time teachers at colleges. After this announcement, thousands of students registered for MPhil and PhD programmes at open universities. So it has come as a surprise that UGC has not only revoked this decision but also banned research projects at open universities. A notice to this effect has been put up on UGC’s website. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/10/2009 03:14:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy In Central Univ Of Kerala
by mukesh jha 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Central university Of Kerla invites applications for Professional Assistant Assistant Librarian Jr Professional Assistant Library Attendent Please Visit on below link http://www.cuk-edu.in/images/notification_30_jul.pdf With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA New Delhi Email: mysjha(a)gmail.com <mysjha(a)gmail.com> Mob: 9654448933 -- 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 Deputy Librarian, Jr Prof Assistant and technical Assistant In Central Univ Of Punjab
by mukesh jha 10 Aug '09

10 Aug '09

Vacancy For the Post of Non Teaching Jobs in Central university Of Punjab Last Date of Receipt of application is 27-08-09 Please Visit on below link http://www.centralunipunjab.com/NonTeaching_Positinos.php With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha IDSA New Delhi Email: Mysjha(a)gmail.com Mob: 9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacant position in Gobindgarh College of Education
by Anita vashisht 09 Aug '09

09 Aug '09

*Gobindgarh College of Education* Alour, Ph: 01765-259760, 251934 Behind GPS/PIMT Campus Mandi Gobindgarti-147301 (Approved by N.C.T.E. & Affiliated to Panjab University<http://www.careerage.com/dispjob.php?file=/20090808/3cb5c9b81bfbe76ea8a4998…>, Chandigarh) ** ** Applications are invited for the post of *Lecturers in Teaching of English Punjabi, Economics, Math, Instructors in Art & Craft, Computer Education, Computer Operator and Librarian* on adhoc basis one in each subject Qualification + pay scale as per UGC/ Panjab University NCTE & Panjab Govt. norms. Apply with complete biodata with attested photocopies & photo by 20/08/09. *Suresh Goyal (Chairman) Dr. R.N. Mishra (Principal)* -- Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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From Cave Painting to Internet
by Charu 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, I would like to draw the kind attention of my learned friends on following link, where too much have been expressed in few words. This is the chronological historical database of information and media. The history starts form 2,500,000 BCE and continues up to till date……………. http://www.historyofscience.com/G2I/timeline/index.php?era=-2500000 Thanks and Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians Day on 12th August 2009
by shivashankar kadadevaramath 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Dear professonal Karnataka state collgeate education and Karnataka state college Librarians Assocation jointly organized "Librarians Day" on 12th august 2009 at Maharani Science women's college at 12:30 pm karnataka state higher education department has declared the Dr. Dr.S.R.Ranathan's B'day as librarians day . The Karnataka Govt Higher Education Hon. Ministar Shri. Aravind Limbaval Will innogarate the function. Hence I request all the college librarians to attened the function and make the function grand sucessful Your's S.L.Kadadevarmath President Karnataka State College Librarians Association, Banglore Mobile: 9449070311 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy!
by Sree Kumar Nair 08 Aug '09

08 Aug '09

Dear All, Christ Junior College, Bangalore is looking for a “Librarian” for its Pre-University Library. Candidates with Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, good in communication skill and ability to give Library user orientation education to students may apply. Candidates above 30 – 35 years of age with a minimum of 7 -10 years of experience is prefered. The last date for submission of resume/cv is 20th Aug 2009. All CVs should be addressed to "The Principal, Christ Junior College, Bangalore" and emailed at *seminars09(a)gmail.com*. The Librarian, School of Law, Christ University. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Rename professional names
by Dr.Dineshan K 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, It is high time to think of a structural change in the name by which each grade of professional is to be known. Librarians of different grades are known by different names. Also, is the name ‘librarian’ itself is suitable at present? There is a tendency to equate the professionals with clerks who are still known as Assistants (Therefore the name Assistant, Deputy etc are still prevalent). The ghost of Mecaulay is still alive. With the drastic changes in the professional duties and responsibilities it is high time to rename the librarians on par with managers. There is no meaning in calling librarians as Library Assistant, Assistant Librarian, Deputy Librarian etc. Even the positive step taken by the UGC in renaming the teaching positions is not seen in the case of librarians. I may suggest that Librarians in Universities and Colleges be renamed as: 1. *General Manager (Information)-University Librarian* *2. Administrative Manager (Information)- Deputy Librarian* *3. Information Manager- Assistant Librarian/College Librarian* *4. Information Officer - Professional Assistant * Librarians in special libraries be known by the name ‘Scientists (Information)’ Professional colleagues and Professional Associations have to discuss the matter right now so that a positive change may be brought to our profession. With regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Calicut University Study Centre P.T.Usha Road Kozhikode-673 032 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DLA invites to 7th S R Ranganathan Memorial Lecture
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 07 Aug '09

07 Aug '09

*The Members of the Executive Committee of the* *Delhi Library Association* *Cordially invite you to its* *7th S R Ranganathan Memorial Lecture* on Wednesday, the 12th August 2009 at 10.30 a.m. in Ranganathan Bhawan, 'C' Block Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi - 110028 *Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET *Centre Ahmedabad will deliver the lecture on *Web 2.0 & Library 2.0 : Innovative Technologies for Building Libraries of Tomorrow* *Programme * Lighting the Lamp Saraswati Vandana DLA School of LIS Welcome Mr. M L Kachroo Briefing Prof. C P Vashishth Lecture Dr. Jagdish Arora Vote of Thanks Dr. Sunil Kumar Tea For more details please visit http://www.dlaindia.org/ or contact to Prof. C P Vashishth <http://dlaindia.org/publications.htm#Rate> or mail at cpv_36(a)yahoo.co.in -- Kind regards. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj, M-9818603208, http://www.rajweb.name Area Convenor and Librarian, Library and Information Centre, TERI The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003- (India) Tel. +91 11 2468 2100, 2468 2111 Ext 2724 Fax +91 11 2468 2144, 2468 2145, E-mail bhardwaj(a)teri.res.in Web site www.teriin.org -- 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 ramesh chander 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Dear members, I need of this article, if anybody has access to it, please send me a soft copy of this. The details of the article is as follows: THE SCIENTIFIC SPIRIT IN RELIGION Author: R. E. E. Harkness DOI: 10.1080/00344080280230814 Published in: journal Religious Education, Volume 23, Issue 8 October 1928 , pages 784 - 788 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Wolfram|Alpha's: Computational Knowledge Engine
by Shriram Pandey 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Dear Professionals, Wolfram|Alpha's long-term goal is to make all systematic knowledge immediately computable and accessible to everyone. The aim of this search engine to collect and curate all objective data; implement every known model, method, and algorithm; and make it possible to compute whatever can be computed about anything. the goal is to build on the achievements of science and other systematization of knowledge to provide a single source that can be relied on by everyone for definitive answers to factual queries. Wolfram|Alpha aims to bring expert-level knowledge and capabilities to the broadest possible range of people—spanning all professions and education levels. Goal is to accept completely free-form input, and to serve as a knowledge engine that generates powerful results and presents them with maximum clarity. Lets stat the journey of semantic searching by http://www00.wolframalpha.com/ How to search guide is available at :http://www00.wolframalpha.com/examples/ -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - Asst. Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology Rupa ki Nangal, Post-Sumel, Via-Jamdoli Jaipur-302 031, (Rajasthan) INDIA Tel: 0141-5189211(Ext-253(O),324(H)) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] VTU plans its own ‘IIT’
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

[http://www.expressbuzz.com/edition/story.aspx?Title=VTU+plans+its+own+%E2%8…] BANGALORE: It has been 10 years since the Visvesvaraya Technological University(VTU) was established to impart technical education across the state. Yet the university has not made its mark in research activities. Towards this end, the university has decided to set up its own research institute on the lines of IIT or IISc. To draw up a blueprint for its own IIT, VTU had set up a committee under the chairmanship of Goa University former Vice- Chancellor B S Sonde. The committee report - which lists the vision, mission, aims and objectives of VIAT - has been approved by VTU’s executive council, the highest decision-making body. As per the report, VIAT will be a complementary institution and not compete with the affiliated colleges and other PG departments of the university. Under the current proposal, a main campus is to be established at Muddenahalli in Chikballapur district, the birthplace of Sir M Visvesvaraya. Sub-campuses will be subsequently established in a phased manner in Belgaum, Gulbarga and Mysore. -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/06/2009 03:36:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder: Lecture on Information Literacy Initiatives on 6th August 2009 (Bangalore)
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 19:00:45 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Dear All, You are cordially invited to the following talk organized by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS). Speaker: Ms Rashmi M. Lad Head, Instructional Services Division Nanyang Technological University library Singapore. Topic: Information Literacy Initiatives at Nanyang Technological University Library, Singapore - an overview. Date & Time: Thursday, 6th August 2009 @ 6.30 p.m. Venue: Karnataka State Library Association 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross, Rajajinagar, III Block Bangalore 560010. About the Talk: The sharing session provides information about the approach and philosophy behind NTU's instructional programme for students and staff. The presentation also aims at providing an overview on the history and growth of the instructional activities at the library along with the plans on developing a modular and matrix method to provide a flexible means to raise the information awareness and literacy skills of students throughout their stay in the University. About the Speaker: Rashmi is the Head of Instructional Services Division at Nanyang Technological University library, Singapore. More than a decade long experience in working with children, young adults and adult learners has contributed to her current responsibilities in co-ordinating Information Literacy (IL) programmes at NTU, campus wide. Being a council member of Library Association of Singapore (LAS) she hopes to develop an interest group for Information Literacy in the region and provide support at various levels.

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Fw: FIP
by xahoor sofi 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: xahoor sofi <xahoor_sofi(a)yahoo.co.uk> To: LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Saturday, 13 June, 2009 14:53:20 Subject: FIP Dear Colleagues, I am working as a college librarian for the last four years and i have recently applied for the award of a Faculty Improvement Program (FIP) sponsored by the UGC. The college authorities are enquiring about the elligibility of a librarian for such a fellowship which is meant for Teachers and there is ambiguity whether the librarians which are supposed to be treated at par with the college teachers and are employed in the same grade. I request that if anybody has relevant and authentic information about the same, the may sent it to me so that i can give it as reference in support of my case for availing such a fellowship S. Zahoor Ahmad Chief ibrarian Islamia college of science and commerce Srinagar Kashmir, J&K-India librarianicsc(a)gmail.com xahoor_sofi(a)yahoo.co.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-journal list
by bhogaiah Bhogs 06 Aug '09

06 Aug '09

Respected proffessionals, I want a list of e-journals in Human Resoures Mangement( Related to requirement and slection) for my P hd work, please guide me. Sahana.L Lecturer AMC Engineering College Bangalore-83 email:sahanaaustralia@yahoo.com See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] AICTE invites Proposals on Researc...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

AICTE Call for Proposals on Research & Institutional Development for Financial Assistance During 2009 - 10 The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) is a statutory body established by the Government of India through Act No.52 of 1987, for proper planning and co-ordinated development of Technical Education System throughout the country, promotion of qualitative improvement of Technical Education in relation to planned quantitative growth, regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the Technical Education system and for matters connected therewith. For more details on this topic: -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/05/2009 04:33:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Use of barcode technolgy
by sanjay sethi 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

Dear Friends If you are using E-Granthalaya version 2 and have barcoded your library. Please share your expereince / expertise , what specification/ brand of Bar code Reader, printer , DCU you are using. What are its advantages and limitation. Which model we should prefer etc. I shall be happy to visit your library. Sanjay sethi Librarian, Department of Administartive Reforms & PG SP Bhawan, New Delhi-01 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian jobs in Sainik School Reva(MP)
by Kumara B 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

SAINIK SCHOOL, REWA (MP) – 486 001 (A RESIDENTIAL ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL FOR BOYS) UNDER MINISTRY OF DEFENCE WANTED : LIBRARIAN 1. Applications are invited to select suitable candidate for the regular post of *Librarian–01* in Sainik School Rewa. Selection procedure will comprise a Written Test, Group Discussion and Interview. 2. *Essential Qualifications :*Bachelor of Library Science (B.L.I.Sc <http://b.l.i.sc/>.) from a recognised institution. Ability to converse fluently in English and well versed in operating Library Software in particular and Computer in general. 3. *Desirable Qualifications :* (a) Experience in respective disciplines in a CBSE English Medium School and / or Residential Public School. (b) Aptitude in sports / games and ability to organise extra curricular activities. 4. *Age Limit : *21 to 35 years as on 01 Sep 2009. 5. *Perk / Benefit : *Pay + DA, Gratuity, Contributory Pension Scheme, LTC, Bonus, Group Insurance and Medical Allowance, subsidised schooling for maximum of two children, rent free accommodation, free food with cadets during session and limited free electricity units. Post is permanent and all India transferable. *Scale of Pay *is Rs. 9300/– 34800/and Grade Pay Rs. 4600/. 6. *How to Apply :* (a) Candidates to send their application with full Bio–data on a plain paper along with one passport size photograph pasted on the right top alongwith attested photocopies in support of essential and desirable qualifications. (Mobile number / Contact number compulsory). (b) Also enclose Demand Draft of *Rs. 200/*(Non–refundable) drawn in favour of* Principal, Sainik School Rewa *payable at Punjab National Bank, Extension Counter/State Bank of India, Rewa (MP) – 486 001. 7. Last Date for Submission of Application is *10 Aug 2009*. Applications can be sent by Registered / Speed Post to Principal Sainik School, Rewa – 486 001 (MP). 8. Short listed candidates will be called for Written Test / Group Discussion / Interview on a suitable date. Candidates to report alongwith all certificate and mark sheets in original. No TA/DA is admissible. 9. The School administration reserves the right to cancel the vacancy due to administrative / policy reason. 10. For detailed information refer our website : www.*sainikschoolrewa* .ac.in <http://www.sainikschoolrewa.ac.in/> or Contact*: *07662254803,* *257109. Regard's Kumara B. Shimoga - Karnataka kumarapb(a)gmail.com 91 - 9481203416 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Sponsored State Level Seminar on 4th Sep. 2009
by mandhirasalam m 05 Aug '09

05 Aug '09

UGC SPONSORED STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON “CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES” 04.09.2009 ORGANISED BY Dr. K.S. JANAKARATHNAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY GOBIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE (An Autonomous Institution Re-Accredited by NACC with ‘A’ Grade.) GOBICHETTIPALAYAM-638453 ERODE DISTRICT, TAMILNADU Phone: 04285-240147, 240741,241139 Fax: 04285-240230 E-mail: gobiartscollege(a)sancharnet.in Web: www.gobiartscollege.org About The Institution: Gobi Arts and ScienceCollegeis an Autonomous, Re-accredited and Co-educational institution affiliated to BharathiarUniversity, Coimbatore. Started in the year 1968, the college provides educational opportunities to the meritorious students of this rural area and has produced thousands of first generation graduates. Endowed with wonderful infrastructure facilities in its sprawling 45 acre campus, the institution provides quality education and research facilities to students and teachers with the state-of-the-art Information and Communication Technology (ICT) component. The Institution has the distinction of being the first in Erode district to be accredited by NAAC and to offer courses under the Choice Based Credit System (CBCS). Presently the institution houses about 2700 students and nearly half of them are women. The institution promotes research culture among the faculty and students, encourages them to publish academic work, promotes faculty participation in consultancy and is responsive to the needs of the community. The institution also displays sensitivity to changing educational, social and market demands and is always geared to promote an ambience of creativity and innovations. It has a visionary and result oriented management with lofty goals and objectives. About the Library: Named after the former president of the College Council Dr. K.S. Janakarathnam, the library has the state of the art facilities. It caters to the multifarious academic and intellectual needs of the students, researchers and staff. Functioning in a built-in area of 21,025 sq.ft, it uses the library management software package viz., “NOOLAGAM” which was developed by our MCA students. The other salient features are: Library Membership Module, Acquisition of Book Module, Circulation Module, Book Search Module, Journal Management Module, Visitor’s Entry Module, Report Module, Today’s Arrival Module and Internet Browsing Service. Our library is circulating above 47,000 books and 2800 Back volumes of periodicals. The CD library has 1100 CDs on various subjects. 129 national journals/magazines, 11 international journals and 20 E-journals have been subscribed by the library. In addition Civil Service Coaching centre is functioning in our College Library. About the Seminar: Information Technology has dramatically impacted the Librarians and their relationship to the communities they serve. As we are at the threshold of year 2009, we librarians must reassess and reconsider the changing library environment. Librarians, individually and collectively, cannot ignore the changing shape of Information services that are emerging. Everyone knows that primary objective of library is to organize and provide access to information. The objective will never change, but the format and methods that we have used will change dramatically; thus, providing new opportunities and challenges. On this backdrop this Seminar will focus on rethinking the role of a library professional, both in relationship to his personal identity and the community he serves. The principal objectives of this Seminar is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge, ideas and make the Librarians Information specialists, Information providers and conversant with LIS. CALL FOR PAPERS: This Seminar focus on the issues related to the theme of the Seminar and papers are invited on the following topics: 1. Emerging trends on Management and Technology in Library Services. 2. Knowledge Economy and Disaster Management in Libraries. 3. Marketing of Library Services. 4. Digital and E-learning Library 5. Library consortia, Networking and Resource Sharing, Information literacy 6. Open Access Initiatives, IR movement and legal aspects of librarianships. Those who wish to present their original papers are requested to submit the same in full not exceeding 8 pages on or before 10.08.2009 to the Organising Secretary. SUBMISSION OF PAPERS: Authors are requested to submit the papers along with soft copy of full paper (with abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least five keywords) an e-mail attachment to the Organising Secretary and hard copy sent through post. The paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size with double line spacing and font size 12” Times New Roman, Charts, Graphs, Photographs, if any, should be inserted at proper places in the paper. Original case studies, new ideas, innovations and reports on good practices will be given preference for presentation and publication. Last date for submission of full paper 10.08.2009. Last date for Registration 25.08.2009. REGISTRATION PROCEDURE AND FEE: The registration fee is Rs.200/- for Professionals/Academicians and Rs.100/- for Students / Research scholars. The registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of the PRINCIPAL, GOBIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE, GOBI. Papers without registration fee will not be accepted. Accommodation: Accommodation in local lodges on chargeable basis will be arranged on the request of the participants. Correspondence: All correspondence relating to the Seminar shall be addressed to the Organizing Secretary who can be contacted over phone in the following numbers: Office : 04285 – 240147, 240741 Mobile : 93455-84846 E-mail : gobiartslib(a)yahoo.com REGISTRATION FORM GOBIARTS & SCIENCECOLLEGE Dr. K.S. JANAKARATHNAM MEMORIAL LIBRARY UGC SPONSORED STATE LEVEL SEMINAR ON “CHANGE MANAGEMENT IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES” 04.09.2009 Name : Sex : Male / Female Designation : Official Address : Address for Communication : Phone: Institution : Residence : Mobile No : E-mail ID : Presentation of the Paper : Participation only : Title of the paper : Details of Registration fee : Amount Rs. : DD No : Date : Name of the Bank : Date : Signature : ------------------------------------- Kind Regards, M.Mandhirasalam Deputy Librarian Kumaraguru College of Technology Coimbatore - 641 006 Tamilnadu, India. 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Newspaper by rural Indian women UNESCO literacy award
by Puna Das 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Newspaper by rural Indian women UN literacy award The Hindu, August 4, 2009 United Nations (IANS): A newspaper produced entirely by women in rural India is among the four winners of this year's Literacy Prizes awarded by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco). Khabar Lahariya, the fortnightly newspaper distributed to more than 20,000 readers in Uttar Pradesh, is entirely created and marketed by newly literate "low caste" women who are training as journalists in Chitrakoot and Banda districts. The King Sejong Literacy Prize was given to this fortnightly paper, started by Nirantar -- a centre for gender and education based in New Delhi and Uttar Pradesh. In 1989, the Unesco's King Sejong Literacy Prize was instituted by South Korea. It is named after Sejong the Great of the 14th century who created the Korean alphabet Hangul and is remembered for his contribution to education in the areas of science, technology and literature. Each winner is awarded $20,000. Nirantar has developed a method of training women as journalists, which involves developing their literacy skills as well as honing their reporting abilities. This includes talking to public figures, gathering information and sharpening their editing skills. The coverage of Khabar Lahriya includes politics, crime, social issues and entertainment for their readership that spans 400 villages in both districts of India's most populous state. The publication began in May 2002 in Chitrakoot and a second edition was launched in the adjoining Banda district in October 2006, according to the NGO's website. It is written in the local dialect Bundeli for its Bundelkhandi readership. The other prizes given by Unesco in recognition of innovative programmes designed to teach women, adolescents and other marginalised populations how to read and write, went to programmes in Afghanistan, Burkina Faso and the Philippines. The Pashai Language Development Project in Afghanistan provides literacy, livelihood, public health and nutrition education to about 1,000 ethnic minority Pashai men and women annually. An honourable mention also went to a programme in Bhutan for its holistic approach to literacy and its success in reaching remote areas, with an emphasis on literacy as an integral part of the country's "Gross National Happiness" as well as its focus on adults and out-of-school youth, particularly women and girls. The theme for this year's awards was "Literacy and Empowerment" and the laureates were proclaimed by Unesco Director-General Ko?chiro Matsuura on the recommendation of an international jury. The award ceremony will be held at Unesco Headquarters in Paris Sep 8 to coincide with International Literacy Day. Source: http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200908041021.htm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Short course: Manage information for your orgn. & develop a virtual resource centre using open source tools- Last date: Aug 16,
by Kiran Pandey 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Important Announcement Managing Information in the Digital Age: a training programme on information management and web based outreach using open source tools. (Aug 25-28 2009, CSE, New Delhi) Managing information, in the internet era with explosive information availability demands special skills and calls for investments in strengthening the information infrastructure and skills of an organisation. This specially designed course will teach participants on how to manage all aspects and types of information, at an institutional level and develop a virtual resource centre using open source tools and technologies. Conducted by: Centre for Science and Environment, the developer and the manager of India Environment Portal built on an open-source platform. Course will be led by the centre's documentation specialists with more than 25 years of experience in managing thousands books, articles, news clippings, video films, photographs and contact addresses. Course content Developingresource centres in the digital age Sourcinginformation (print/electronic, internet for research) OrganisingInformation: Classification & Indexing (including Digitizedresources) Managingaudio-visual resources (films, photos, CDs, etc.) Digitisationand documentation of news clippings, articles, reports and documents Buildingcontact databases Potentialof E-mail based communication (mass mail using open source s/w) Knowledgecreation and dissemination (Information Services/Products) Onlinepresence : Developing a portal and reaching out through the web Web 2.0 for social networking and communication Course fee NGOs: Rs. 4,400 per participant (USD 125) Corporate, government and others: Rs 8,800 per participant (USD225) Accomodation and related costs are not included in the cost. However, CSE can help you find a place to stay. Nominations are invited from information professionals in NGOs/ Government /International Organisations/ Corporate/ Individuals interested in quality information management and strengthening their organizational capacities. Programme Schedule Date: August 25-28, 2009; Time: 10.30 am to 5.00 pm Venue: Centre for Science and Environment, 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi-62 Nominations accepted online http://www.cseindia.org/aagc/managinginformation.asp For details contact: Kiran Pandey Coordinator-Environment Resources Unit Centre for Science and Environment 41, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi - 62 Phone: +91 (011) 29955124/125 (Ext. 287) Fax: +91 (011) 29955879 Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org Last Date for Applying: August 16, 2009 Ms. Kiran Pandey ************************************************************** ** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 ************************************************************** ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Impressive talk on “Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning”
by khushpreet singh 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Dear professionals Department of library and information science, Punjabi University, Patiala is going to organize an impressive talk on “Information Literacy and Lifelong Learning” by Professor Caroline Stern, Distinguished Teacher, Ferris State University, Michigan (USA) on 05 August 2009 at 11:00 am in the Senate hall of the university. -- Khushpreet Singh Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (INDIA) E-mail: khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919815303000 -- 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] Information on Knowledge Management
by Puna Das 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Short-term Training Course on Knowledge Management for Librarians 27-29 January 2010 Venue: NISCAIR, New Delhi Broad course contents: * Management: Role Levels and Process, * Decision Making & MIS, * Monitoring and Control, * Quality Assurance Standards: CMM, Six Sigma, TQM, etc., * Time management, * Knowledge Management – BPR, Intellectual Capital, * KM Concepts and Needs, * KM Tools and Application to Library and Information Science Environment, * Implications of KM to Society, * Expert Systems and Data Mining * Knowledge Sharing Concepts, etc. Eligibility for Short Term Courses * The short-term courses are offered to R&D personnel, science communicators, middle and senior level managers, research scholars, LIS Professionals, etc. Fees for Indian participants * Without accommodation: Rs. 1200.00 * With accommodation: Rs. 1600.00 Payment of Course Fee * The entire course fee is to be sent in advance by Demand Draft drawn in favour of: Director, NISCAIR payable at New Delhi. How to apply * The applications may be sent to: The In-charge, Training Division NISCAIR 14 Satsang Vihar Marg New Delhi-110 067 Ph: 011-26965094; 011-26863617 FAX: 91-11-2686 2228 E-Mail: training[at]niscair.res.in, narendrakumar[at]niscair.res.in More Details: http://www.niscair.res.in/ActivitiesandServices/HRD/hrd.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > ------------------------------ > Date: 31 Jul 2009 05:22:53 -0000 > From: "anandk" <kanand_7(a)rediffmail.com> > To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Information on Knowledge Management > > Dear Friends, > > I wish to have information on any Training, Workshop, > Seminar on KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. > > I would like to understand, undergo training and implement > KM in my Library. > > Request you to provide information > > Thanking you, > > Kind regards, > > Anand N Kondalkar > Librarian > Asian Paints > -- Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library and Information Science Groups in India
by Badan Barman 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Respected forum members, we at http://sites.google.com/site/lislinks/library-and-information-science-group… trying to compile the online groups / mailing list functioning in the field of Library and Information Science in India. The criteria for inclusion of a groups / mailing lists in this list is that the groups / mailing lists should have a minimum of 500 subscriber (Email+RSS+SMS). For the time being we includes 1. LIS Forum 2. nmlis (New Millennium LIS Professionals) 3. Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle 4. digilib_india (Digital Libraries: India) 5. ASDOLIS (The Association for the Development of Library and Information Science) 6. M-Forum (Knowledge Management Discussion Forum), and 7. iatlis (Indian Association of Teachers In Library and Information Science) If we missed out any other please send the name of the group/mailing list to us as soon as possible. Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] Shell out money and obtain a Ph.D ...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/NEWS/City/Patna/Shell-out-money-and-obta…] PATNA: Getting a Ph.D degree had never been so easy. You need not qualify the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC and CSIR or the pre-Ph.D registration test conducted by different universities for doing Ph.D in a subject. You need not make even a pre-Ph.D presentation as required by some universities to get yourself registered. You have to simply cough up an amount ranging from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 1.5 lakh for getting a Ph.D degree. This easy way of getting a Ph.D degree, which is supposed to be a passport for lectureship, is attracting a large number of unemployed postgraduates. And, this is, but natural that the walls of Patna streets, especially those located in and around the Patna University (PU) campus, are replete with posters proclaiming a Ph.D degree without pre-registration test. A lesser known institution, styled as Bidya Evening College and located in Kachchi Talab area near Gardanibagh in west Patna, is the facilitator. The college admits a candidate on payment of Rs 16,500 only after which the process of Ph.D registration starts. The college authorities claim that candidates are registered as part-time candidates under distance education mode with Dravidian University in Andhra Pradesh. A candidate can do Ph.D in any subject, right from history to computer science, biotechnology or management. Depending upon the selection of the subject, the amount of fee (to be deposited in instalments) varies. While a candidate doing Ph.D in history is required to deposit a sum of Rs 90,400, one doing Ph.D in environmental studies will have to deposit Rs 1,50,400 for a period of three years. Candidates are required to select their own supervisor for guiding them in research activities. And, a supervisor need not be a working teacher of any college or university. Anybody who is a Ph.D degree holder and has three years of teaching experience (even if he is unemployed at present) can become a supervisor. Retired teachers are most welcome as supervisors. Candidates registered for Ph.D are, however, required to pass a written examination conducted by Dravidian University after one year of their registration, they added. It may be mentioned here that cracking the UGC NET examination is not an easy job for many candidates. As the syllabi of pre-Ph.D registration test are the same as those of NET examination, very few candidates are able to qualify. And, almost all the universities in the state have, of late, introduced pre-Ph.D registration test for allowing a candidate to do Ph.D. PU has further made it tougher by prescribing at least five hours daily stay on the campus for research scholars. Under these circumstances, candidates would certainly opt for off-campus part-time Ph.D programme, compromising with the quality of research work. Source -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 8/03/2009 10:29:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR REGISTRATION
by Rajesh Singh 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, I have regularly been updating you and providing various details regarding ICAL- 2009, with a promise to make it a Conference with Difference. We are thankful to all the professional for their overwhelming response to the call for papers. We have received more than 150 papers contributions, which are in the process of peer review. A good number of International experts have already consented to be present in the Conference. This message with all the details has already been communicated. Besides, we are organizing a “Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing” The experts from OCLC will conduct the tutorial. Friends, we expect a similar response for Registration in the conference. Delhi is the capital of country and all arrangements needs to be made in advance to keep our promise to make it a Conference with Difference. I request all the professional to register for the conference well in advance and avoid last minute registration. This will definitely help us to make all necessary arrangements. Last date of Registration : 30th August, 2009. For registration for visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/downloads.htm with regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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needs an artical
by Pawan Agrawal 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

Dear Library Professionals, One of our reader needs an artical availiable on informaworld if anybody have an access to the same please send me a copy of the same the linke to the artical is as following. http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/search~db=all?searchtitle=713441051&search… -- Thanks and Regards Pawan R. Agrawal Assistant Librarian SBSK Medical Institute and Reseach Centre Library Sumandeep Vidyapeeth University At & Post. Piparia. 02668-245264 Ph. 9376135580 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Journal Article
by rajeshkusanur 04 Aug '09

04 Aug '09

I am looking for the following article from Small Enterprise Development, management Extension (SEDME) journal Vol XXILI 1994 Page No 59 by O K Das Lal and Rafiuddin Nayyar. If you have the article please send to me Thanking you Rajesh HAL Management Academy Bangalore rajesh.ka@rediffmail.com/raajesh.ka@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Grade Librarian
by Vijaya Kumar N 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Planning Board, Government of Kerala invites applications for the post of Senior Grade Librarian.For details see the latest KPSC bulletin. Vijayakumar Secretary,AADLIS. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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its very urgent need some information
by bishnu 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Plz pulish this to the forum Hi I want one information can u plz tell me "how to find out that how many papers have been published on Molecular electronic in last 10yrs or from 2000 till date" Plz reply with answer as soon as possible. plz its very urgent. B P Koiry IIT Kharagpur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Workshop on Business Process Management by Prof. Raghu Santanam on August 27-28, 2009, Bangalore.
by Roopa 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

International School of Information Management, (ISiM) University of Mysore Executive Education Programme - (3 ) Workshop on Business Process Management, August 27-28, 2009, Bangalore. ****************** Faculty: Prof. Raghu Santanam Associate Professor of Information Systems, W.P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University USA ****************** Focus of the Workshop: This workshop will focus on the following applications: * Importance and benefits of a Process Oriented Enterprise * Modeling and Analysis of As-Is Business Processes * Principles of effective business process Design * Simulation modeling to assess To-Be process models The ubiquitous presence of IT in every aspect of organizations and society requires today's managers and executives to have a clear understanding of the role technology plays in advancing business strategies. Fast changing, competitive landscapes require innovations in business practices that are often enabled by IT applications. Workshop Objectives: Introduction to various techniques and tools of process analysis and management including process mapping techniques and simulation. Build the competency required to model and analyze AS-IS processes and develop coherent and well thought out improvement plans for redesigning organizational Processes. Build the foundations for process analysis by focusing on key aspects of business processes, including collaboration, information flow, people, roles and business rules. Workshop Highlights and Benefits to participants: Information Technology Industry: . Develop an understanding of the business drivers for technology solutions. . Communicate better with your business collaborators and speak 'business language' . Apply cutting-edge modeling methods to get better understanding of the system requirements. Manufacturing Industry: . Understand the complex workflows involved in the production process. . How to model the value stream and identify cost drivers at the activity level. . Develop basic understanding of Learn principles. Process Analysts: . Understand the challenge and approaches to creating a process oriented organization. . Develop systematic approach to identifying cost drivers, resource constraints, and non value added activities in your businesses process. Academics: . Understand how process oriented approach is changing the way we teach business and IT students . Understand how business case studies can be used to create better interactive classroom environments for enhanced learning experience. Service Industry: . Understand the complex workflows involved in the service processes. . Understand why and how stakeholder interests should be incorporated in business process change initiatives. . Develop better technology solutions to deliver better services. Faculty Profile: Raghu Santanam is an Associate Professor of Information Systems, W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University, USA. His current research focuses on Health Information Technology, Business Process Change, Security and Information Supply Chains. He has worked with a number of organizations on Information Systems and Business Process related issues. He has been a Principal Investigator or Co-Principal Investigator on several projects with Corporations (including Intel, IBM and others) and Government entities. Dr. Santanam is a guest editor of a special issue of the Journal Decision Support Systems on "Cyber infrastructure for Homeland Security: Advances in Information Sharing, Data Mining, and Collaboration Systems." He serves as an Associate Editor for Information Systems Research, Decision Support Systems, Journal of the Association for Information Systems and Journal of Electronic Commerce Research. He is the Program Co-Chair for the Workshop on e-Business, 2009 and is the co-chair of the Research Methods Track of the International Conference on Information Systems (ICIS) in 2009. Registration fee: Rs. INR 6,000.* - per participant Early bird & For Educational Professionals: INR 5,000.* Registration fee includes workshop material, lunch and refreshments Workshop Venue: UDream Corporate Office. Evoma Business Center #14, Bhattrahalli, Old Madras Road. K.R.Puram , Bangalore 560049 For more details, please Contact: Mr. Jayanth - 09663376680 Ms. Shweta - 09663317770 http://udream.co.in/workshops, www.isim.ac.in/bpmworkshop Thanks and regards, Roopa ********************************************* Project Assistant International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: office(a)isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha installation offer for libraries in Kerala
by Vimal Kumar 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

Dear Friends, Open Knowledge Society introduce Koha installation offer for libraries in Kerala. Open Knowledge Society volunteers visit your library for Koha installation charging a nominal fee. Minimum requirement for installation is a PC with 512 MB RAM in your library. Volunteers install latest version of Koha (ver. 3.0.03) on Debian (ver. Lenny) Linux. Two hour Koha training will provide in the same occasion. Installation charge: Rs. 3000+Travel expense. The same offer available for the installation of Dspace, Eprints, Open Journal System, Open Conference System, OpenBiblio and Drupal. Libraries can register here to use this opportunity. *http://tinyurl.com/mswbtr* -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for book articles
by YASHWANT G KANADE 03 Aug '09

03 Aug '09

I am looking for the following books: Rathore, N. S. (2004). Termite (Insecta : Isoptera) fauna of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Zoological Survey of India. Watson JAL, Okot-Kotber BM, Noirot C, eds. (1984). Caste Differentiation in Social Insects. Oxford: Oxford Pergamon. Holmgren N (1912). Termites from British India (Bombay) collected by Dr. J. Assmuth, S. J., J Bombay Nat Hist Soc. Holmgren N (1913). Termites from British India (Bombay, Gujarat and Bangalore) collected by Dr. J. Assmuth, S. J., J Bombay Nat Hist Soc. I will be very grateful to you if you could help me in finding these books. Thanking you Regards Lakshy -- Lakshy Katariya Int. PhD Biological sciences 2008-09 Prof. Renee M Borges Lab Center for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012, INDIA -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / Librarian Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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DELNET's Invitation for a Lecture on August 6, 2009
by Sangeeta Kaul 01 Aug '09

01 Aug '09

DELNET- Developing Library Network and India International Centre cordially invite you to a lecture on Information Literacy Competencies : New Directions by Prof. Caroline M. Stern Professor, Ferris State University, MI, USA on Thursday, August 6, 2009 at 6-30 p.m. at India International Centre Annexe, (Lecture Hall ) Max Mueller Marg (adjacent to World Bank) New Delhi 11003 Tea : 6:00 pm RSVP 26742222 _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangskaul(a)gmail.com Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures
by SRELS 01 Aug '09

01 Aug '09

The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 cordially invites you to the Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures(15) (2009) on TRENDS IN KNOWLEDGE REPRESENTATION AND MANAGEMENT: A UNIFYING MODEL by Dr. Kavi Mahesh Professor, Department of Computer Science, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore and Principal Consultant, Knowledge Management, Infosys Technologies Limited, Bangalore on 9th, 10th and 11th August 2009 at 6.00 p.m. each day at SRELS premises Dr. J.K. Suresh AVP and Principal Knowledge Manager, Infosys Technology Ltd., Bangalore Inaugurates RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for information
by Mitali Pradhan 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Respected Professionals, Please kindly give information on library and information networks in India. Urgently required for completion for my project work." Website of Library and Information Networks in India- A Survey". Please guide me. Thank you. With regards to Madhusmita Pradhan Dept. of Library and Information Science Utkal University , Bhubaneswar Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for e-journals
by Karuna Sahu 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Respected professionals, With due respect i request for a list of E-journals in social sciences for my project work "E-journals in social sciences". Please guide me. Karuna sahu Department of Library and Information Science, Utkal university. Orissa karunasahu(a)ymail.com THANK YOU Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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e-journal needed
by Karuna Sahu 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Respected proffessionals, I want a list of e-journals in social sciences for my project work, please guide me. Karuna Sahu Department of Library and Information Science. karunasahu(a)ymail.com Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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rules of stock verifications & duties of college librarian of Delhi university
by Naveen Sharma 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Friends , Kindly mail the rules of stock verification and duties & responsibilities of college librarian of delhi university -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job opportunity in Indian Institute of Integrative Medicine (CSIR)
by Subhodip Bid 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

* Postion: Technical Officer-A Gr.III(3) Post Code 03 [One ( 01) post reserved for PWD -OH- (OL or OA)#] Area; Library Sciences Pay band/Grade pay Rs.9300-34800/ Grade .pay-4600/ Pay Band-2 Essential Qualifications & Experience: 1st Class B. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with 05years experience OR M. Lib. Sci. or equivalent with minimum of 55% Marks having at least 03 years experience in the relevant field in any reputed organization. Desirable Qualification /experience · Knowledge of Library Management Softwares, Document Management Softwares etc · Persons with Computer Knowledge/Background will be preferred Job Requirement: To manage the KRC/ Library in absence of the Head , KRC, Subscription/ Acquisition of Online Products, Handling of Online products, Management of the Journal/ Periodical Section, Maintenance of KRC Home Page & other such work assigned by the Head, KRC. for more details Plz see the url http://www.rrljammu.org/advt_pwd/adv.htm Regards *SUBHODIP BID M.Sc(Physics),BLIS,AIS(07-09) Project Assistant NISCAIR ( CSIR) NEW DELHI - 67 MOB. NO. - 09555767674 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information on Knowledge Management
by anandk 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Dear Friends, I wish to have information on any Training, Workshop, Seminar on KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT. I would like to understand, undergo training and implement KM in my Library. Request you to provide information Thanking you, Kind regards, Anand N Kondalkar Librarian Asian Paints -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reprint Request
by Satyaranjan Sahu 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

Dear members, One of our users requires the following reprint. After checking with all of our own as well as networked library resources, I am placing the request in the forum. Kindly send the reprint if it would available with you. Spectrophotometric Determination of Ethanol in Wine Arthur Caputi Jr., Masao Ueda and Thomas Brown American Journal Enology Viticculture, , 19:3:160-165 (1968) Regards Satya -------------------------------------------- Satya Ranjan Sahu Scientist National Information Centre for Marine Sciences National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR) Dona Paula, Goa - 403 004 Phone: 0832-2450370 (O); Fax-91-(0)832-2450601 ----------------------------------------------------- www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An academic journal provides haven for rejected work
by Rahul Vidya Mane 31 Jul '09

31 Jul '09

*Submitted for LIS-Forum* An academic journal provides haven for rejected work PAUL LAUTERBUR, the father of magnetic-resonance imaging, had his seminal paper rejected when he first submitted it to *Nature*. Peter Higgs, eponymous predictor of physics’s missing boson, faced similar trouble with *Physics Letters*. But Lauterbur went on to win a Nobel prize for his work, and Dr Higgs is an odds-on favourite to get one soon. A good, rejected paper, then, is by no means an oxymoron. And that observation is the basis of *Rejecta Mathematica*, an open-source academic journal that recently went online. As its name suggests, the new journal publishes only papers that, like Lauterbur’s and Dr Higgs’s, have been previously submitted to, and rejected by, others. With *Annals of Mathematics*, one of the best, denying entry to more than 300 last year alone, *Rejecta* could be busy. Rejecta was conceived three years ago by four graduate students at Rice University, in Houston, Texas. Two of its founders, Michael Wakin and Christopher Rozell, had just had a paper on card counting in blackjack rejected. Good work, said the reviewers, but find some other place for it. When they could not, they, along with Mark Davenport and Jason Laska, decided to cut out the middle man and found their own journal. <http://ad.doubleclick.net/click%3Bh=v8/387b/3/0/%2a/w%3B214762480%3B2-0%3B0…><http://ad.doubleclick.net/jump/web.economist.com/all_articles;nav=science_a…> If *Rejecta* is a joke, it is a well-executed one. The serious aim is to highlight papers that, although perhaps flawed, may still be interesting. It manages that well. The inaugural issue <http://www.rejecta.org/> includes topics ranging from image enhancement to condition numbers of matrices (don’t ask). All come with an “open letter” in which the paper’s author outlines in lay terms why the work was rejected (extra points awarded for bitterness), what has been done since and why it still has merit. *Rejecta*’s larger purpose, then, may be a light jab at academia’s bureaucracy and the rigmarole to which it is necessary to submit in order to get published. Whether conventional journals are necessary in the internet age is a matter of active debate. Refereeing maths papers, in particular, requires serious expertise that few have. Those who do, usually receive no pay for their refereeing services. Mistakes can be made. Academia as a whole, some say, could do a better job. But peer review is still necessary. And yes, the editors claim that they too have had to reject some submissions. *( Published in The Economist print edition* * July 29th 2009) * -- ======================================= Rahul Sudhakar Mane (09654093359) http://creativityindia.blogspot.com/ M.Phil. II, Centre for Study in Science Policy, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-67 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Librarian
by HELP LIBRARY 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ Applications are invited for a two posts - Librarian at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply. Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. 30th July 2009 Regards, Eveleen Sunderraj. The HELP Team. Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.helpforhealth.org www.healthlibrary.com JOIN US ON INDIA'S FIRST SELF-CARE HEALTH GUIDE www.myhealthpedia.in CHECK OUT OUR NEW BLOG- http://helplibrary.blogspot.com HAVE A HEALTH QUERY? ASK US FOR FREE - CLICK HERE- http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.html America's Largest selling "HEALTH WISE HANDBOOK" Now in India, available exclusively at HELP- at a Promotional Discount of 50%..GRAB A COPY NOW ! For complete details of our free health talks check our 'HELP TALK' google calendar at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Excel to MARCXML Conversion tool
by Rajesh Chandrakar 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear All The INFLIBNET Centre has developed a open source tool for converting Excel data in to MARCXML. The tool helps in by-passing various steps of converting Excel data in to ISO 2709 format for loading in to any LMS system and converts data in to MARCXML which is based on MARC21. Once the data is converted in MARCXML, the bibliographic records can easily be loaded into the SOUL2.0 without any data loss. The conversion tool is made available for download under the open source copyright act at sourceforge website http://excel2marcxml.sourceforge.net/. This is second open source initiative from the INFLIBNET Centre. To know more about the conversion tool, you can visit the INFLIBNET Blog on http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog. With best regards Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Weblog: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Video Films related to MBA subjects
by anil sahu 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

Dear All,                I want a good collection of video film CD related to the Management subject (MBA). So please guide me .Thank you With Regards Anil Sahu (Librarian ISCD,Indore) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Report of Workshop Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge, 27-29 July New Delhi 2009
by Rahul Vidya Mane 30 Jul '09

30 Jul '09

FOLLOWING IS THE REPORT Report of Workshop Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge, 27-29 July New Delhi 2009 KINDLY PUBLISH IT LIS-FORUM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Before we take a look at what transpired in the Workshop Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge let us take a look the evolution of Indian Policy framework in creating Knowledge in last fifty years. Let us go five decades back and recall one of the very very significant clauses of Science Policy Resolution 1958, Para 3: It is only through the scientific approach and method and the use of scientific knowledge that reasonable material and culturtal amenities and services can be provided for every member of the community, and it is out if a recognition of this possibility that the idea of a welfare state has grown. It is charateristic of present world that the progress towards the practical realisation of a welfare state difefrs widely from country in diret relation to the extent of industrialisation and the effort and resources applied in the pursuit of science. Then Technology Policy Statement, 1983 recognised that key to successfully develop indigenous capability in technology demands a conscious integrated approach covering technology assessment, development,, acquisition, absorption, utilization and diffusion and connected aspects of financing, based on overall national interests, priorities and the attainment of the most challenging technological goals. Further, in recent years Science and Technology Policy, 2003 this shift becomes more visible... To ensure that message of science reaches every citizen of India, man and woman, young and old, so that we advance scientific temper, emerge as a progressive and enlightened society, and make it possible for all our people to participate fully in the development of science and technology and its application for human welfare. Indeed science and technology will be fully integrated with all spheres of national activity. Going ahead adding the emphasis in another clause S& T Policy says; There is growing need to enhance public awareness of the importance of science and technology in everyday life, and the directions where science and technology is taking us. People must be able to consider the implications of emerging science and technology options in areas which impinge directly upon their lives, including the ethical and moral, legal, social and economic aspects. In recent years, advances in biotechnology and information technology have dramatically increased public interest in technology options in wide ranging areas. Scientific work and policies arising from these have to be highly transparent and widely understood. Support for wide dissemination of scientific knowledge, through the support of science museums, planetaria, botanical gardens and the like, will be enhanced. Every effort will be made to convey to the young the excitement in scientific and technological advances and to instill scientific temper in the population at large. Special support will be provided for programmes that seek to popularize and promote science and technology in all parts of the country. Programmes will also be developed o promote learning and dissemination of science through the various national languages, to enable effective science communication at all levels. A closer interaction of those involved in the natural sciences and technology, social sciences, humanities and other scholarly pursuits will be facilitated to bring about mutual reinforcement, added value and impact. Above listed three beliefs and policy objectives have consistent flow in itslef. In 1958 we recognised power of scientific approach and believed that it is capable to make us realise the idea of welfare state. Again in 1983 we underlined the might of technology competence and self reliance in technological capabilities which can reduce vulnerability, perticularly in strategic and critical areas. The year 2003 marks the necessity of public understanding of science and value of participation in the stream of scientific and technological progress of the country. In this context I share with you about the workshop "CREATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE" conducted by International Management Institute and sponsored by Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Ministry of Science and Technology during New Delhi 27-29 July 09. Inugerating the workshop Dr. Jyoti Bhat who is technical adviser in DSIR tried to ignite the minds about the need of communication. She said, "People always feel need of new knowledge. This new knowledge always leads to development of new capabilties by inspring the younger generation to move towards careers in science and technology. This emotional transition which is marked by urge to have new, sophisticated, state of the art knowledge is hallmark of this emerging society. When people crave for accurate, relevant and structural knowledge it shapes Human Capital Transformation in a sense it directs the efforts of communicator in developing Intellectual assests for organisations. This knowledge creation and transfer happens in three stages: a) From scarce capabilties to knowledge transfer b) Knowledge adaptation and dissemination c) Cross border knowledge creation and transfer Here she laid emphasises on need of collaboration being the urgent strategy of the organisations, departments, industries and a nation as a whole. She stressed that for effective knowledge utilisation, strengthening economic and institutional regime, developing educated and skilled workers, creating efficient innovation system and building dynamic information infrastructure are the strict imperatives. To move in this direction bearing strategic perspective one needs to visualise the urgent and pressing need of : enhancement of knowledge base, awareness building about science-technology issues, building of more Technology Management Resource Centres, Curriculum Development about Innovation, recognising the role of teachers in inspiring new generation towards science and technology, more imaginative and modern media for information dissemination. setting up of the academic chairs promoting research environment !!! Prof. Ashok Chandra who is Director of Centre for Managing of Innovation and Technology, IMI shared his experiences of formulating the National Education Policy, 1986. He said, "We must treat process of policy formulation as utmost importan rather than result of policy formulation. The identification of the numerous stakeholders and timely participation of the all people will certainly give birth to mature consultation and the draft coming out of the deliberations will be of immense acceptance value and reach due to prior interaction. He advocated that we should use the process of policy formulation for effective communication and thus to educate about ingredients of the technical issues involved in the subject of debate. Any policy is reflection of agenda of diverse interest groups involved in that process. Thus differing viewpoints must be reconciled and thus harmonisation in Policy Objectives can be achieved. All social, cultural and economic spheres in that specific context must be considered for that matter. Thus likewise policy always respond to the external changes and the revised and reviewed policy must have some tangible committment in terms of deadline and quantitative targets in terms of performance-productivity index. Dr. Vinay Kumar, former Adviser to Ministry of Science and Technology stressed upon "Freedom of Expression" in the organisation leading to innovation. He emphasised on Management support to new ideas, motivation-award policy, toleration of failure, positive outlook and exposing employees to new experiences and directions. * Prof. M. K. Khanijo* who is expert in *Engineering & Technology Employment Generation* descritbed in detail profile of Indian skilled manpower. He narrated the needs, strategies and significance of Human Resource Development in India with special reference to recent research work carried out. Dr. Naresh Kumar, Head, R&D Planning Division, CSIR described in detail about the emerging platform of Open Source Drug Discovery(OSDD- OSDD is a CSIR-led Team India consortium with a global partnership. It's vision is to provide affordable healthcare to the developing world by providing a global platform where the best minds can collaborate & collectively endeavor to solve the complex problems associated with discovering novel therapies for neglected tropical diseases like malaria, tuberculosis, leishmaniasis, etc. It is a concept to collaboratively aggregate the biological and genetic information available to scientists in order to use it to hasten the discovery of drugs. This will provide a unique opportunity for scientists, doctors, technocrats, students and others with diverse expertise to work for a common cause.) His focus was "Information in Open Source Domain: A Tool for Knowledge Creation and Dissemination for new drug of TB". He emhaised again and again that the wisdom does not lie only in the four walls of the organisation, it is always scattered outside. Our challenge is to get , organise and disseminate that information for betterment of the initiative for which organisation is striving. He said that present IT infrastructure, connectivity and high throughput analysis capability makes OSDD possible. Going ahead he threw light on the shifting paradigms of Computational Biology. In traditional biology where things were shaped by classical, basic experimentation in low throughput where animal studies were having prominence in this new OSDD knowledge sharing model, research in Combinaitonal Chemistry, Genomics, Proteonomics, Metabolomics, Biotechnology is enhanced by high throughput analysis and molecular imaging. To support this massive initiative to discover new drud for T.B. due to which one person per minute is being killed in India and there has been no credible drug discovered uptill now after 1966 marks the strategic significance. While explaining this "Open Model of Knowledge Access", he laid immense stress on OPEN SYNTHESIS while organising knowledge addressing TARGET MOLECULE which in turn will pass through SCREENING to finally move towards DRUG DEVELOPMENT before we allow PRE-CLINICAL AND CLINICAL TRIALS by Contract Research Organisations. P. Banerjee, Director, NISTADS spoke about Organising Scholarly Community while realisng the responsibilities of proffessional occupation like to create knowledge, to develope the skills and to nurture the attitudes of proffessionals. He said that dynamism of organisation depends not on devising new produciton function but to devise new channels by which continous learning and regeneration of ideas is possible. In a hierarchic organisaion it is always possible that bundling and unbundling of the information may be done by the seniors or established people while if given chance juniors may come out with wondeful ideas. While it should be remembered that traditional approaches of creativity based on the diktat and authority are collapsing the proffessional standards and disciplinary boundaries are new masters of the innovation. He further said that proffessional spirit is weakest in India compared to best practises in the world. He cited his study about mindset of Indian Research Laboratories in forging active collaboration for research inside city, outside city and across the national borders. He consistently pointed out with proven facts that Indian Researchers are not even willing to share information (let alone knowledge ?) across the walls in the same research organisaitons as Science Citation Index and other Indexes indicate toward reluctance of Indian researchers in citing fellow scientists compared to enthusiasm of Chinese in doing so about their fellow Chinese scholars. This in comparison with China, he said, is also sadly true about degree of investment per scientific Human Resource, number of conferences being held, ability to spend the allocated money, number of scientific instruments being purchased, number of guest faculties being invited to Indian Universities and Research Institutes, growth of proffessional bodies in the country and most importantly REALISING THE COLLABORATION POSSIBILTIES. Eventually to highlight the features of robust research system which India needs to develop, he stressed upon a) Improvement of research performance, b) Improvement of research quality and c) Improvement of Innovation Performance. TWorkdhop highlighted the need to have more and more interaction between social sciences and enginnering sciences. Describing the importance of this interction, in of the sessions Prof. Ashok Chandra told delegates about *Two Cultures which is a book published *50 years ago. C>P. Snow, an English physicist, civil servant and novelist, delivered a lecture at Cambridge called “The Two Cultures and the Scientific Revolution,” came in book form. Snow’s famous lament was that “the intellectual life of the whole of Western society is increasingly being split into two polar groups,” consisting of scientists on the one hand and literary scholars on the other. So why did Snow think the supposed gulf between the two cultures was such a problem? Because, he argues in the latter half of his essay, it leads many capable minds to ignore science as a vocation, which prevents us from solving the world’s “main issue,” the wealth gap caused by industrialization, which threatens global stability. " Finally to end the summary of the workshop we can recall verbatim of Winston Churchil that "Empires of the future will be certainly empires of the mind...!!!" -- ======================================= Rahul Sudhakar Mane (09654093359) Centre for Study in Science Policy, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi-67 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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