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Barcoder Scanner for Stock Verfication
by satish kumar 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

We are looking for a quality Portable Data Collector with Integrated Barcode Scanner for stock verification purpose. It would be very helpful if those of you professionals already using them give some details regarding the usage, price and availability Paramanand, MLISc; M Phil. Assistant Librarian, M. S. Ramaiah College of Law, Library and Information Center, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560054, Fax: 080-23601446, Phone No: 080-65708015, Cell No: 9844116650. Web site: - www.paramanandjh.webs.com E-Mail: paramanand.jh(a)gmail.com Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Live IT : IT Magazine for the contemporary woman
by Mukesh Anand 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Dear Members', I am giving here the details & TOC of recently launched India's first Lifestyle IT Magazine for Women i.e. Live IT Live IT : IT Magazine for the contemporary woman Vol. 1, Issue 5, February 2009 Table of Contents (Section) Sl.No. Article Starting Page No. (A) feature 1.Web 2.0: The Youth Web 32 2.The ABCs of Conception to Parenting 37 3.Catching Up with Dynamic Web Content 42 4.Evolving Hospitality in Web 2.0 Era! 57 5.YMEX:Media Exchange 72 6.Cool iPhone Apps 76 (B) tech tip 1.Browse Web in 3D using Space Time 60 2.Change Keyboard Language in Windows 61 3.Catalog Books,Music & Movies with Free Catalogue Software 62 4.Record Videos Online using Nimbb 63 5.Capture Web Data using Zoho Notebook 64 6.Video Camera Buyer Guide 65 7.Going Virtual with VirtualBox 66 8.Read Blogs & Feeds on your Moblie 68 9.Computer Screen Magnifiers & Animated GIF Maker 69 10.Tips on Avoiding Image Blur 70 (C) how to 1.Convert your iPhone or iTouch into External Hard Drive 85 2.Create an Account in Wikipedia 86 3.Add your Gmail to Windows Live Mail 87 4.Make Windows XP look like Vista 90 5.Make Flowcharts in Powerpoint 92 6.Get the Most out of Gadget Batteries! 94 7.How to Password-Protect Program Files 96 (D) peek & pick 1.Garmin Forerunner 405 & Nike + iPod Sport Kit 108 2.Canon EOS 50D 109 3.JVC Everio GZ-HD6 Camcorder 110 4.HeperX T1 series RAM & NZXT Avatar 111 5.iPod Touch 32 GB & Fiji Z200FD 112 6.Suunto T4C Wrist - Top Computer & Plam Treo Pro 113 (E) spice IT 1.Buzz Byte 13 2.Care IT 15 3.Chatroom 22 4.Snapshots 28 (F) regulars 1.Letter from the Editor 6 2.Tech News 8 3.Did You Know? 12 4.Letter to the Editor 17 5.Tech Cartoon 79 6.Tech Career 101 7.Interview - Sunil Nair 104 8.Profile - Kiran Datar 106 9.Shopper's Guide 114 10.Q & A 115 11.Glossary 116 (G) Miscellenous 1.Live IT or Leave IT 18 2.Web 2.0:The interactive interface 24 3.Adobe Connect Now 30 4.Style IT 45 5.Talking Books 54 6.Best of RSS 67 7.Kidnapped by a Video Game 80 8.Take Pictures when You Least Expect it 88 9.Star Diary 102 Free CD & Supplement on Digital Video Editing with this issue. Vol.1, Issue 4, January 2009 TOC (A) feature 1.Futuristic Kitchen Gadgets 33 2.Home Security & You 36 3.Google Chrome vs. Microsoft IE8 42 4.Online Games:Plunging Head First into the Virtual World of MMOGs 56 5.Google your Date 60 6.Learning Crafts:The eWay! 75 (B) tech tip 1.Booking Air Ticket through the Internet 62 2.Hide My Browser 64 3.Flash Photography Tidbits 65 4.Digital Dictionaries & Reading Pen Dictionaries 66 5.Making the Most of Black & White Photography 68 6.Are You using LinkedIn Wisely? 70 7.Fixing a Flickering Monitor 72 8.Music Sites on the Internet 73 9.ATM Secrets 74 (C) how to 1.Fixing 'Autorun' Problems 87 2.Customize Sounds to Alert you of New Massages 88 3.Creating E-Mail Shortcut 92 4.Format Files in <HTML> 93 5.Use MS Word to the Fullest 94 6.Recover Damged CDs & DVDs 95 7.Make your own Document 96 8.Turning On Caps Lock & How to Shrink Document by one page 101 (D) peek & pick 1.Jabra BT2070 Bluetooth Headset 108 2.Digital Photo Frame Key & iPod Nano Armbands 109 3.Aqua Pac Mini Waterproof Camera Case 404 & Laptop Screen Protector 110 4.Multi-Channel Audio FM Transmitter & Mini USB Vacuum Cleaner 111 5.Emergency Mobile Charger 112 6.SanDisk V-Mate Video Memory Card Recorder & Zune 120 GB Digital Media Player 113 (E) spice IT 1.Buzz Byte 13 2.Care IT 15 3.Chatroom 22 4.Snapshots 28 (F) regulars 1.Letter from the Editor 6 2.Tech News 8 3.Did You Know? 12 4.Letter to the Editor 17 5.Tech Cartoon 81 6.Tech Career 102 7.Interview - Alka Joshi 104 8.Profile - Soumya Kanti 106 9.Shopper's Guide 114 10.Q & A 115 11.Glossary 116 (G) Miscellenous 1.Live IT or Leave IT 18 2.Gadgets You can can Expect in 2009 24 3.eBooks 30 4.Style IT 45 5.Mobile Phone:Your Tourist Guide 50 6.Star Diary 54 7.Go Green at Home & at Workplace 78 8.The Conjoined Robotic Maids 83 9.Safeguard yourself from Hackers 90 Free CD & Supplement on Photoshop CS2 with this issue. Price per issue Rs. 50/- Annual Subscription Charges Rs.450/-(12 Issues with CDs) Managing Editor : Anant Nath editor.liveit(a)delhipress.in This Magazine is started in October, 2008. Delhi Press Magazines - 1.Alive, 2.The Caravan:A Journal of Politics & Culture, 3.Champak(Hindi, English,Marathi & Gujarati), 4.FarmnFood(Weekly), 6.Grihashobha (Hindi,Gujarati,Marathi,Kannada & Tamil), 7.Live IT, 8.Saras Salil (Hindi & Marathi), 9. Suman Saurabh, 10.Woman's Era Wishing You All Happy Holi in General & International Womens' Day in Particular. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers' Training College for Indian Railways Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Open Access Week declared for 2009
by Shamprasad Pujar 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

-- Original Message -- From: Jennifer McLennan <jennifer(a)arl.org> To: sparc-media(a)arl.org, sparc-europe(a)arl.org, sparc-advocacy(a)arl.org, ata-members(a)arl.org, ata-media(a)arl.org, sparc-ir(a)arl.org, sparc-opendata(a)arl.org, sparc-oaforum(a)arl.org, ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr, liblicense-l(a)lists.yale.edu Date: Thu, 05 Mar 2009 16:00:33 -0500 Subject: [IFLA-L] Open Access Week declared for 2009 For immediate release March 5, 2009 For more information, contact: Jennifer McLennan, SPARC (202) 296-2296 ext 157 jennifer [at] arl [dot] org Open Access Week declared for 2009 Popular global event extended over one week, October 19 ? 23 Washington, DC ? March 5, 2009 ? To accommodate widespread global interest in the movement toward Open Access to scholarly research results, October 19 ? 23, 2009 will mark the first international Open Access Week. The now-annual event, expanded from one day to a full week, presents an opportunity to broaden awareness and understanding of Open Access to research, including access policies from all types of research funders, within the international higher education community and the general public. Open Access Week builds on the momentum generated by the 120 campuses in 27 countries that celebrated Open Access Day in 2008. Event organizers SPARC (the Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition), the Public Library of Science (PLoS), and Students for FreeCulture welcome key new contributors, who will help to enhance and expand the global reach of this popular event in 2009: eIFL.net (Electronic Information for Libraries), OASIS (the Open Access Scholarly Information Sourcebook); and the Open Access Directory (OAD). ?I?m participating in Open Access Week again this year because I want to shed light on the tremendous potential of Open Access,? said Allyson Mower, Scholarly Communications & Copyright Librarian for the University of Utah?s Marriott Library. ?People searching for information usually consume whatever is readily available. Open Access ensures that quality information is at people?s fingertips.? ?eIFL.net works to make intellectual outputs of developing and transitional countries more visible and more easily accessible,? added Rima Kupryte, Director of eIFL.net. ?We believe that Open Access contributes to improved education, teaching, and research, and accelerates innovations and economical developments in these countries. Open Access Week is a great opportunity to promote Open Access globally.? This year?s program will highlight educational resources on Open Access that local hosts can use to customize their own programs to suit local audiences and time zones. OASIS will serve as the centerpiece of the 2009 program, delivering resources for every constituency and every awareness level. The Open Access Directory will again provide an index of participants on five continents, as well as their growing clearinghouse for all OA resources. Through the collaborative functionality of the two initiatives, OA videos, briefing papers, podcasts, slideshows, posters and other informative tools will be drawn from all over the Web to be highlighted during Open Access Week. The organizers will also work with registrants to develop a variety of sample program tracks, such as ?Administrators? introduction to campus open-access policies and funds,? ?OA 101,? and ?Complying with the NIH public access policy? that take full advantage of available tools. Participants are invited to adapt these resources for local use, and to mark Open Access Week by hosting an event, distributing literature, blogging -- or even just wearing an Open Access t-shirt. ?After the success of last year?s Open Access Day, we?re delighted to be co-organizing the first ever Open Access Week with our fellow collaborators, again in conjunction with the anniversary of one of our flagship journals,? said Peter Jerram, CEO for the Public Library of Science. ?We ask our supporters to celebrate the fifth anniversary of PLoS Medicine by spreading the word about Open Access and getting involved in the week.? ?There?s no more certain sign of the momentum behind Open Access to research than an annual, global celebration of this scale,? added Heather Joseph, Executive Director of SPARC. ?Occasions like this are the best possible way to attract attention from busy faculty members and administrators, and to demonstrate the widespread appeal of Open Access. It?s SPARC?s pleasure to be working with our partners to realize the event once again this year.? For more information about Open Access Week and to register, visit <http://www.openaccessweek.org>http://www.openaccessweek.org. ## SPARC 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 a founder of the Alliance for Taxpayer Access, representing taxpayers, patients, physicians, researchers, and institutions that support open public access to taxpayer-funded research. SPARC is on the Web at <http://www.arl.org/sparc>http://www.arl.org/sparc. -- -------------------------- Jennifer McLennan Director of Communications SPARC (The Scholarly Publishing & Academic Resources Coalition) <http://www.arl.org/sparc>http://www.arl.org/sparc (202) 296-2296 ext 121 <jennifer(a)arl.org>jennifer(a)arl.org Please consider the environment before printing 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 V 3.0 Workshop at Mumbai on 17-18 April
by savitra sirohi 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

All, This is an announcement for a Koha v3.0 hands on workshop at Mumbai, details are given below. The Registration fee has been kept low and instructors will be software professionals experienced in live Koha implementations. Please note registration is on first cum first serve basis and a maximum of 20 seats are available in the computer lab. We also expect to announce workshops in other major cities soon. Thanks, Savitra Sirohi MD, Nucsoft OSS Labs www.osslabs.biz *********** NUCSOFT OSS Labs WORKSHOP ON KOHA Version 3.0 on FRIDAY , 17th & SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2009 *********** VENUE Nucsoft Ltd. Sigma House, 1st Floor, C-8 Central MIDC Road, MIDC, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 093, INDIA. ********** OSS Labs CONTACT MR. SAVITRA SIROHI savitra.sirohi(a)osslabs.biz (M) 097400 22664 *********** COURSE FEE RS.900/- (without accommodation) Payment by Cash (collected during workshop) or DD DD Drawn in Favor of "OSS Software Solutions Labs Pvt. Ltd." Last date for registration 31st March 2009 *********** COURSE CONTENT Koha Introduction Koha Features Review Participating in Koha Community Development Open Source Versus Commercial Packages Koha System Architecture Hardware Requirements Linux Installation Koha Installation System Administration Using Koha Modules Data Migration Zebra Search Configuration Multi-lingual Catalog RFID Integration Customizing Koha Troubleshooting & Support *********** ABOUT THE WORKSHOP Software DVDs will be provided Electronic training material will be provided Hands on Installation & Configuration Training Instructors with Experience in Several Live Koha implementations including: Delhi Public Library, Delhi DC Everest School District, USA Tailor Bird Commercial Library, Bangalore and more.. *********** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Portable Data Collectors
by Benny M D 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Dear Professionals, We are looking for a quality Portable Data Collector with Integrated Barcode Scanner for stock verification purpose. It would be very helpful if those of you professionals already using them give some details regarding the usage, price and availability. Best wishes Benny M.D. HOD, Department of Library The International School Bangalore Email: benny(a)tisb.ac.in www.tisb.org <http://www.tisb.org/> Mobile: 9448539601 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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koha guidelines
by Ramesh T 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Hai this is Ramesh, i install koha software but it have some problems any one can clarify my doubt. i instal all perl, my sql, apache server and koha software but it is says like this REENTER CONNECTION INFORMATION Please re enter connection inforamtion for an Administrative user (ROOT) for this database. This install needs to connect and add a koha user. Admin.User __________________. Pass word __________________. like this -- Ramesh.T 9866952923 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd:10 Websites for Book Lovers..from iLibrarian
by Vasanthakumar N 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

---------- Forwarded message ---------- ------------------------------ 10 Websites for Book Lovers At this point most everyone has heard of LibraryThing<http://www.librarything.com/>, the most popular social cataloging website online, and perhaps even of the Amazon-owned Shelfari <http://www.shelfari.com/>, but here are a few websites for book lovers that you may not have heard about: [image: booksprouts] 1. BookSprouts <http://www.booksprouts.com/> BookSprouts is a website where you can join and create book clubs. Members can vote on which book to read next, have book discussions in forums, post book reviews, and hold meetings. [image: blippr] 2. Blippr <http://www.blippr.com/> Blippr is a website where you can add short reviews of 160 characters or less of books, movies, music, games, and applications. You can connect your account to many other social networks such as Twitter and Facebook where you can continue your conversations. [image: 22books2] 3. 22 Books <http://22books.com/> 22books will allow you to quickly create book lists of any type. You can make comments on books in your list, and embed your lists in other websites. [image: bookcoverarchive] 4. Book Cover Archive <http://bookcoverarchive.com/> The Book Cover Archive is a collection of over 1,000 book covers categorized and browsable by designers, authors, titles, art directors, photographers, illustrators, and more. Readers can leave comments on covers and can suggest entries. [image: bookjetty] 5. BookJetty <http://www.bookjetty.com/> BookJetty is a social cataloging app that will let you set up a bookshelf of titles you own or want and then easily search for them in your local library with a click. Amazon and other booklists can be imported for quick startup. [image: bookglutton] 6. Book Glutton <http://www.bookglutton.com/> BookGlutton is a social community where you can read public domain books and discuss them with groups. Members can annotate books and make their comments public for discussions or keep them private. You can even upload your own books. [image: gurulib] 7. Gurulib <http://www.gurulib.com/> Gurulib is a social cataloging program which lets members organize their book, movie, music, game, and software collections. The site allows members to use their webcams as barcode readers to scan in items. Items be loaned out and members can track borrowed titles. [image: listal] 8. Listal <http://www.listal.com/> This social cataloging website enables members to catalog books, movies, TV shows, video games, DVDs, and music. Members can loan their items, import and export their catalogs, and create favorite lists that others can comment on. [image: goodreads] 9. GoodReads <http://www.goodreads.com/> GoodReads is a robust social cataloging site in which members can create lists, write reviews, form groups, create trivia questions about titles, and converse in forums. [image: paperbackswap] 10. Paperback Swap <http://www.paperbackswap.com/index.php> PaperBack Swap is a community hub for trading your paperbacks, hardbacks, audiobooks, and textbooks with others. Members can easily mail books as the site provides exact postage labels which can be printed out. Once a book is mailed, you can request one for yourself from the cache of over 3 million titles available. I’m sure there are many more great book-related sites out there, please add your suggestions in the comments!! -- N. Vasanthakumar, Assistant Librarian TSM, Madurai, TN Cell: 09486026488 mail: nvasanth74(a)gmail.com vasanthakumarn(a)tsm.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Estimate of number of public libraries in India
by Suvarsha Walters 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Dear all, Would anyone have the latest number of public libraries in India? The latest one I got with on the Internet is a 1993 estimate of 44,205 in a paper referenced here: http://www.worlib.org/vol05no2/j_v05n2.shtml I will be grateful if anyone can give me a more recent figure. Thanks and regards, Suvarsha Information Analyst, HP Labs India, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[lisnet] Workshop on Interview Skills at IIITM-Kerala 28-29 March 2009
by Sainul Abideen P 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Dear Friends, Date of WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS: an e-Learning Initiative organised by IIITM-K, Thiruvananthapuram has been changed to 28-29 March 2009. Workshop details are given below. WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS: an e-Learning Initiative Organized by Digital Library and Information Services Division, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Date: 28-29 March, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th March 2009 About the Workshop Interview is one of the key considerations in the recruitment process of any Job. Effective Job interview is key for getting the right person. Interview is a two way exchange of information and provides an opportunity to candidates to describe their work experience, educational background, career interests, like and dislikes, etc. Similarly, interview provides a chance to the employer to choose right person for the job. Interview preparation is critical point of the interview. A candidate might have obtained high score in examinations but he/she needs to impress the interviewers with his positive qualities, to win the right job. Such winning interviews require specific knowledge and skills, to impress the employer. In order to provide you with those crucial interview skills, IIITM-K Digital Library and Information Services Division is organizing a Workshop on Interview Skills during 28-29 March 2009. This workshop provides a chance to the job seekers an opportunity to gain such winning interview skills. The workshop contains expert lectures on different factors of interview skills and preparations to be taken for winning interviews. Workshop Methodology Being an e-learning initiative, this workshop is based on the Tutored Video Instruction methodology, wherein video lectures of the experts will be delivered in a non-interactive mode. However, tutor guidance will be made available by the local faculty. Venue: IIITM-K, NILA, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695581, Kerala Target audience: Anybody interested can attend. However Students, Job Seekers, and those who are in the early stage of their career will be given preference. Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only. [Payments to be made via Cash, or DD in favour of “Director, IIITM-K” payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch] No. of seats are limited. Kindly confirm availability of seats by sending E-mail to iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com before sending registration fee. Registration Fee is non-refundable. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator. Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th March 2009 For Registration and further details Sainul Abideen P, Workshop Co-ordinator & Librarian IIITM-K, NILA Technopark, Karyavattom PO,Trivandrum 695581 Ph: 0471-2527567, 2700777 exn 119, Mobile: 9961814247, 9846929235, 9496252786 E-Mail: iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com www.iiitmk.ac.in/interview.htm Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Interview Skills at IIITM-K 28-29 March 2009
by Sainul Abideen 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Dear Sir, Please find enclosed details of the Workshop on Interview Skills organised by the Digital Library and Information Services Division, IIITMK. We would Appreciate if you could kindly forward this to the interested persons. With regards Workshop Coordinator WORKSHOP ON INTERVIEW SKILLS: an e-Learning Initiative Organized by Digital Library and Information Services Division, Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram Date: 28-29 March, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday) Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th March 2009 About the Workshop Interview is one of the key considerations in the recruitment process of any Job. Effective Job interview is key for getting the right person. Interview is a two way exchange of information and provides an opportunity to candidates to describe their work experience, educational background, career interests, like and dislikes, etc. Similarly, interview provides a chance to the employer to choose right person for the job. Interview preparation is critical point of the interview. A candidate might have obtained high score in examinations but he/she needs to impress the interviewers with his positive qualities, to win the right job. Such winning interviews require specific knowledge and skills, to impress the employer. In order to provide you with those crucial interview skills, IIITM-K Digital Library and Information Services Division is organizing a Workshop on Interview Skills during 28-29 March 2009. This workshop provides a chance to the job seekers an opportunity to gain such winning interview skills. The workshop contains expert lectures on different factors of interview skills and preparations to be taken for winning interviews. Workshop Methodology Being an e-learning initiative, this workshop is based on the Tutored Video Instruction methodology, wherein video lectures of the experts will be delivered in a non-interactive mode. However, tutor guidance will be made available by the local faculty. Venue: IIITM-K, NILA, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram – 695581, Kerala Participants: Students (any subject including Arts, Science, Engineering etc.), Professionals, job seekers in all discipline or anybody interested can attend this workshop. Registration Fee: For Students Rs. 400/= Only, Others Rs. 750/= Only. [Payments to be made via Cash, or DD in favour of “Director, IIITM-K” payable at Canara Bank, Kazhakkoottam Branch] No. of seats are limited. Kindly confirm availability of seats by sending E-mail to iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com before sending registration fee. Registration Fee is non-refundable. No TA/DA will be given to the participants. Participants are requested to make their own arrangements for Accommodation and Travel. Registration form along with the Fee may be sent to the Workshop Coordinator. Last date for registration and payment of fee: 25th March 2009 For Registration and further details Sainul Abideen P, Workshop Co-ordinator & Librarian IIITM-K, NILA Technopark, Karyavattom PO,Trivandrum 695581 Ph: 0471-2527567, 2700777, Mobile: 9961814247, 9846929235, 9496252786 E-Mail: iiitmklibrary(a)gmail.com www.iiitmk.ac.in/interview.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Short Term Course on GSDL
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

NISCAIR announces its short term course on "Design and Development of Digital Libraries using GSDL" Duration: 5 days (20-24 April 2009) Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 Course fee: Rs. 2000/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 2600/- (with accommodation) How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training(a)niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011- 26965094) or Email at: training(a)niscair.res.in G. Mahesh Scientist, NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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(no subject)
by sushmadethe 06 Mar '09

06 Mar '09

Dear Friends, One of my Friend wants to create a database of books of his Book Store. Can anyone guide me which will the best database software. Best Regards, Sushma Dethe _________________________________________ Librarian, Rustomjee International School, Dahisar, Mumbai-4000 068 Cell : 9920433299 E-mail: sushmadethe(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: INFLIBNET has launched new Version of Soul 2.0 - Very Expencive for College librararies
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

dear friends i hav one question to all of u, do u think tht the SOUL satisfy the needs of academic institution. every one feels tht it is not user friendly and the features are not really tht gud. still the INFLIBNET is spending huge money on development and in turn we donot get service. regarding the product i request all the professionals to give their practical expereince in view of other software including NEWGENLIB. i feel tht whn such a wonderful software is there the INFLIBNET shd make attempts to develop the open source software and train the library professionals from colleges in using the software. let the INFLIBNET join with the KESAVAN INSTITUTE with a MOU and provide cheap but better service. i will appreciate all the professionals to react whether the INFLIBNET shd spend money on unfinished product with no or meagre support? an expert director, Dr Jagdish Arora shd seriously think of this and let the INFLIBNET NOT waste on these things? thanks laxman rao --- On Thu, 5/3/09, ravindra kale <kale_ravi(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > From: ravindra kale <kale_ravi(a)yahoo.com> > Subject: INFLIBNET has launched new Version of Soul 2.0 - Very Expencive for College librararies > Date: Thursday, 5 March, 2009, 11:39 AM > Respected Moderator, > > Kindly published this massage. > > Dear Library Professionals, > > Today, INFLIBNET has launched new Version of Soul 2.0. The > Terms and Condition and price are available on the following > link. > > http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/soul/SOUL2rates.pdf > > > The Price is too expensive. INFLIBNET had introduced - > AMC- Annual Maintenance Charges. As UGC Funded Institution > like INFLIBNET Should rethink about the Price structure. > Specially In Limited Version / College version they should > provide the Software between the price 15,000 To 20,000 > Rupees and 1 lak records and AMC –Should be maintain > between 3,000 to 5,000 Thousand Rupees. This is my humble > request and suggestion To Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, > INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad. > This is what I feel and want to share with you. Kindly give your > suggestions. > > > Ravindra Suryakant Kale > Librarian > Narmada College of Management > MBA Programme, > Shukla Tirth Road > Zadeshwer – 392 011 > Bharuch > Gujarat > Email : kale_ravi(a)yahoo.com > Phone : 9427159186 > Dated : 05/03/2009 > > > > > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Translation Mission
by ramesh chander 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Dear All, National Translation Mission (NTM) is a Government of India initiative to make knowledge-based texts accessible in all Indian languages listed in the VIII schedule of the Constitution through translation. The idea of NTM stemmed from a statement of the Prime Minister of India stressing how vital is the access to translated material, for increasing access to knowledge in many critical areas. For more information, use following URL: http://www.ntm.org.in/main.asp 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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Koha V 3.0 Workshop at Mysore University on 9-10 April
by savitra sirohi 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

*All, * ** *We are happy to announce a Koha v3.0 hands on workshop at Mysore University, details are given below.* ** *The Registration fee has been kept low and *instructors will be software professionals experienced in live Koha implementations. *Please note registration is on first cum first serve basis and a maximum of 30 seats are available in the computer lab. * ** *Thanks,* *Savitra Sirohi* *MD, Nucsoft OSS Labs* *www.osslabs.biz* ** * ************ ** ***UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE* ** *&* ** *NUCSOFT OSS Labs* <http://www.osslabs.biz/> ** ** *WORKSHOP * ** *ON* ** ** *KOHA Version 3.0* ** *on * ** *THURSDAY , 9TH & FRIDAY, 10TH APRIL 2009* ** ************* **** *VENUE* *DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE * *MANASAGANGOTHRI * *UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE * *MYSORE -570 006* ** ************ *LOCAL HOST* ** *DR.KHAISER NIKAM * *Chairperson* *khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com* ** *(M) 098453 28672* **** ************* ** ** * **OSS Labs CONTACT* ** *MR. SAVITRA SIROHI* * * ** *savitra.sirohi(a)osslabs.biz* ** *(M) 097400 22664* ** ** ************* *COURSE FEE* ** *RS.900/-* *(without accommodation)* ** *Payment by Cash (collected during workshop)* ** *or DD* *DD Drawn in Favor of "OSS Software Solutions Labs Pvt. Ltd."* ** **** *Last date for registration * ** *31st March 2009* ** *************** ** *COURSE CONTENT* ** *Koha Introduction* ***Koha Features Review* *Participating in Koha Community Development* *Open Source Versus Commercial Packages* *Koha System Architecture* *Hardware Requirements* *Linux Installation* *Koha Installation* *System Administration* *Using Koha Modules* *Data Migration* *Zebra Search Configuration* *Multi-lingual Catalog* *RFID Integration* ** *Customizing Koha* *Troubleshooting & Support* ** * ************** * * *** * *ABOUT THE WORKSHOP* ** ** ***Software DVDs will be provided* * Electronic training material will be provided* *Hands on Installation & Configuration Training* * ****Instructors with Experience in Several Live Koha implementations including:* *Delhi Public Library, Delhi* *DC Everest School District, USA* *Tailor Bird Commercial Library, Bangalore* *and more..* ** * ************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for articles
by saravanan 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Dear All, If any one have these articles in hardcopy or Softcopy please send mr. It is very urgently needed for our Ecology researcher: 1) Ingle S. R. (1973). Syzygioxylon-mandlaense new genus new species a fossil dicotyledonous wood from Mandla district of Madhya Pradesh, India. Botanique (Nagpur) 4, 71-77. 2) Patil G.V. and R.B. Singh. (1974). An infected stem from the Deccan intertrappean beds of mohgaon kalan. Botanique (Nagpur) 5, 141-145. With regards, Mr. G. Saravanan Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street, P.B. 33 PONDICHERRY - 605 001 South India, INDIA Ph: 0091 - 413 - 2334168 Extn. 126/139 Fax: 0091 - 413 2339534 Mail : saravanan.g(a)ifpindia.org Web : www.ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop
by Ravindra Rajan S N 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

*Dear Professionals,* University of Mysore. Dept. of Library and Information Science conducting "National Workshop on New GenLib Open Source-Integrated Library System (OS-LIS)" On 24 -26 March 2009. Interested candidates may contact Department Chairperson OR *khai* ser.nikam(a)gmail.com <iser.nikam(a)gmail.com> and make use of this workshop in our profession. S.N. Ravindra Rajan Librarian M.S.Ramaiah College of Law New BEL Road M.S.R.Nagar, M.S.R.I.T (Post) Banagalore-560 054 99005 38709 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sub: For valuable suggestions, information, documents and advise from senior professionals, teachers. Police makers and colleagues of Library professionals.
by Durga M. 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

All Respected members, Good morning to all. I am expecting your valuable suggestions, information, documents and advise on the following matters. I am working in the central library of NERIST as Assistant Librarian. NERIST was established in the year 1984 as an engineering Institute to pursue modular courses in engineering, initially under NEC, MHRD, Govt. of India. At that period scale of for the post of Assistant librarian was Rs.1640-2900 in the 4th pay commission. In 5th pay commission the scale of pay was fixed at Rs.5500 – 9000. In 6th pay commission the scale of pay was fixed at Rs.11000. and in the pay band tow. Previously the Institute was under AICTE and for the pay scale under Govt. of India pay structure, rules and regulation for all teaching and non teaching members. The post of Assistant Librarian is treated as non-teaching non-vacational staff by the institute. In the year 2005 the institute was declared Deemed University. Accordingly pay scale of faculties is given as per UGC pay scale structure. But for the post of assistant librarian it is not consider. As per UGC and AICTE the Post of Assistant librarian is categorized under teaching staff and the pay structure is under the Pay Band of Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000 initially, which was in the pay scale Grade: Rs. 8000-13500 of 5th pay commission. *Here my question is:* When the institute becomes accredited as Deemed University under UGC, the post of Assistant Librarian should have been upgraded from the previous scale of pay and grade pay to present UGC pay structure. I would like to request all senior professionals, teachers. Police makers and colleagues to provide their valuable suggestions, advice and information (both in soft copy/ hard copy) on this matter. D.M.Sahu Assistant Libraian Central Library, NERIST, Nirjuli - 791109. Arunachal Pradesh. dmsahu(a)gmail.com Ph: 03602258032( Home) Ph: 23602257401-09 ext. 6367 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bangalore writers invited for London book fair
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Dear Friends, Bangalore writers invited for London book fair The British Council and The London Book Fair is organizing the India Focus Seminar Programme (2009) on April 20. More than 45 leading Indian writers, translators, reviewers, critics will attend the program. Over 15 Indian languages will be represented in 40 events. Nobel laureate Amartya Sen will give the keynote speech entitled 'India in the modern world' at the Chairman's Breakfast on April 20. Vikram Seth will be the 'Author of the Day' on April 21. The writers include Javed Akhtar, Amit Chaudhuri, Namdeo Dhasal, Ramachandra Guha, Jaishree Misra, Daljit Nagra, Anita Nair, Bhalchandra Nemade, Nandan Nilekani, K Satchidanandan, Shankar, Vikram Seth and Pavan K Varma. They will attend additional events in London and other parts of Britain. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Bangalore/Blore-writers-invited-for-Lond… Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET has launched new Version of Soul 2.0 - Very Expencive for College librararies
by ravindra kale 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Respected Moderator, Kindly published this massage. Dear Library Professionals, Today, INFLIBNET has launched new Version of Soul 2.0. The Terms and Condition and price are available on the following link. http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/soul/SOUL2rates.pdf The Price is too expensive. INFLIBNET have introduced - AMC- Annual Maintenance Charges. As UGC Funded Institution like INFLIBNET Should rethinks about the Price structure. Specially In Limited Version / College version they should provide the Software between the price 15,000 To 20,000 Rupees and 1 lake records and AMC –Should be maintain between 3,000 to 5,000 Thousand Rupees. This is my humble request and suggestion To Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad. This is what I feels share with you. Kindly gives your suggestions. Ravindra Suryakant Kale Librarian Narmada College of Management MBA Programme, Shukla Tirth Road Zadeshwer – 392 011 Bharuch Gujarat Email : kale_ravi(a)yahoo.com Phone : 9427159186 Dated : 05/03/2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NSHM Journal of Management Research and Applications
by Nihar Patra 05 Mar '09

05 Mar '09

Dear Friends, The Business Research and Information Cell at NSHM Business School, Kolkata is happy to announce the launch of the "NSHM Journal of Management Research and Applications" . May I request to my working business school professionals for download the attached file and put it on your main notice board. With regards, Nihar K Patra Head – Library Science (Assistant Professor) NSHM Knowledge Campus Kolkata - 53 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Alagappa University - National Seminar
by Vasanthakumar N 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Two Days National Seminar on "Digital resources and their applications in higher education" 11th & 12th March, 2009, 10am to 5 pm Department of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Venue: University Convocation Seminar Hall Resource Persons: Experienced faculty members from reputed institutions. Who can participate? : Library and Information Science professionals, Research Scholars and Students. Registration Fee Professional: Rs. 200, Students: Rs.100/- (Fee Includes course kit, lunch, tea and snacks) Accommodation The participants are requested to make their own arrangement for accommodation. More Details: Organising Secretary, Dr. K. Chinnasamy, Head & Chairperson Dept. of Library and Information Science, School of Library and Information Science, Alagappa University, Karaikudi. Mobile:09443443816 Phone:04565-225203 Fax:04565-225202 E-Mail: drkchinna(a)yahoo.co.in -- N. Vasanthakumar, Assistant Librarian TSM, Madurai, 9486026488 nvasanth74(a)gmail.com vasanthakumarn(a)tsm.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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B.IT MESRA RANCHI CHANGE TO INTERVIEW DATE
by Balram Verma 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

hi i am inform all of u that BIT interview date change , direct interview with original document and one set of photo copy attested document. no need to apply by post or by e- mail. inteview date is 6 th april 2009 at 10:00am Thanks BALRAM VERMA M.Sc.,M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/>.,D.C.A. B.I.T.MESRA RANCHI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSIR Conference on Open Access to Science Publications; IHC, New Delhi; 24 March 2009
by Puna Das 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Conference on Open Access to Science Publications: Policy perspective, Opportunities and Challenges Organized by Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) Date: 24th March 2009 Venue: India Habitat Centre, New Delhi Open Access to the scientific literature means the removal of barriers, including price and legal barriers, from accessing scholarly work. With the advent of Internet, widespread and easy access to scientific information is facilitating research and innovation, so crucial in today‘s knowledge based society. Open Access is not only changing the nature of scholarly communication but even that of scientific work. To take stock of the current developments as regards Open Access and to highlight some of the issues that would need to be addressed to enable a wider access to scientific information, the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is organizing a Conference on Open Access to Science Publications : Policy perspective, Opportunities and Challenges, on 24th March, 2009 at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi. The Conference will have sessions focused on: * Open Source & changing research * Research Impact thru Open Access * Open Access around the world * The Economics of Open Access Prof. Samir K. Brahmachari, DGCSIR, Prof. John Willinsky, Stanford University, Dr Leslie Chan, University of Toronto, Prof. S. Arunachalam, CIS, Bangalore and other experts will be key speakers at the conference. The conference would cover the emerging global trends in Open Access and focus on what needs to be done in India. The conference would be of interest to scientists, social scientists, policy makers, funding agencies, heads and senior managers of academic and research institutions, editors of research journals, etc. The non-residential fee per delegate is Rs. 1,500/-. The fee is to be remitted in advance by a Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'Council of Scientific & Industrial Research', payable at New Delhi. Registration form is available at: http://www.csir.res.in/External/Heads/aboutcsir/announcements/OA.pdf Contact: Dr. Naresh Kumar Head, R&D Planning Division Council of Scientific & Industrial Research 2 Rafi Marg, New Delhi - 110 001 Fax: 011-23710340, 23713011 Phone: 011-23710453, 23713011 Email: headrdpd[at]csir.res.in ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ODLIS: Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Dear Friends, ODLIS: Online Dictionary for Library and Information Science ODLIS http://lu.com/odlis/odlis_t.cfm is is a hypertext reference resource for library and information science professionals, university students and faculty, and users of all types of libraries. The primary criterion for including a term is whether a librarian or other information professional might reasonably be expected to know its meaning in the course of his or her work. A newly coined term is added when, in the author's judgment, it is likely to become a permanent addition to the lexicon of library and information science. The dictionary reflects North American practice; however, because ODLIS was first developed as an online resource available worldwide, with an e-mail contact address for feedback, users from many countries have contributed to its growth, often suggesting additional terms and commenting on existing definitions. Expansion of ODLIS is updating contineously. And also it is available in both print and online. Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Good experiences in CALIBER 2009
by Narenthiran 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Dear Moderator, Kindly put this message in LIS-FORUM Dear Library Professionals, I would like to share my good experiences in recently concluded 7th International CALIBER 2009. It was very well planned and organized by Dr. Samyukta, Organizing Secretary. From the day of Tutorial taken by Dr. SreeKumar to the last paper session was very valuable and useful to all the participants. It was the first international conference conducted in the Union Territory region of Pondicherry. My humble thanks to Prof. Amudhavalli, who was the course director handle all the sessions well planned and given enough timing for all types of interactions. Finally Dr. Koteswara Rao who has taken all the sessions’ rapporteur responsibility presented nicely at the end. Finally I would like to thanks Dr. Jagadish Arora to come forward to conduct CALIBER 2009 in Pondicherry. Thanking you Yours Sincerely, R. Narenthiran Librarian -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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calll for articles
by lata＠iihmr.org 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Excuse for any cross postings:- The Routledge/Taylor & Francis peer-reviewed journal Resource Sharing & Information Networks is now accepting articles for Fall 2009 publication. Of particular interest are articles regarding interlibrary loan, unmediated borrowing, cooperative collection development, shared virtual library services, digitization projects and other multi-library collaborative efforts including the following topics: Administration and Leadership of Networks, Cooperatives, and Consortia Resource Sharing Electronic Resource Management Systems Training and Continuing Education New Academic/Industry Roles & Economics Cooperative Purchasing New International Roles for Consortia New Publisher Roles Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit on or before June 24, 2009. All submitted manuscripts will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. For instructions for authors and further details on the journal and submission procedures please visit: www.informaworld.com/WRSI . Please send all submissions and questions to the editor Dr. Barbara J. Stites at bstites(a)fgcu.edu Barbara J. Stites, Ph.D. Editor, Resource Sharing & Information Networks Florida Gulf Coast University Library 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6501 bstites(a)fgcu.edu (239) 590-7602 voice http://informaworld.com/WRSI Rebecca Donlan, MLS Associate Editor, Resource Sharing & Information Networks Florida Gulf Coast University Library 10501 FGCU Boulevard South Fort Myers, FL 33965-6501 rdonlan(a)fgcu.edu (239) 590-7641 voice ============================================== LATA SURESH Manager, Library and Documentation Centre Asst.Editor, Journal of Health Management (SAGE) Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Phone: +91-141-3924700-730 ext. 328 Fax : +91-141-2792138 URL : http://www.iihmr.org -- 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
by lata＠iihmr.org 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Call for Papers The Journal of Library Innovation is seeking submissions for publication for its inaugural issue in January 2010. The Journal of Library Innovation, one of the first journals devoted explicitly to innovation and creativity in libraries, is a peer reviewed, electronic journal published by the Western New York Library Resources Council. Its mission is to disseminate research and information on innovative practice in libraries of all types. Innovation in libraries can include, but is not limited to the following: The discovery of unmet user needs. The introduction of new services or the retooling of traditional services resulting in a better user experience. Creative collaboration between libraries, or between libraries and other types of institutions, resulting in demonstrable improvements in service to users. Implementing new technologies to improve and extend library service to meet user needs. Explorations of the future of libraries. Pilot testing unconventional ideas and services. Redefining the roles of library staff to better serve users. Developing processes that encourage organizational innovation. Reaching out to and engaging library users and non-users in new and creative ways. Creative library instruction and patron programming. Finding new ways to make library collections or library facilities more useful. The Journal of Library Innovation publishes original research, literature reviews, commentaries, case studies, reports on innovative practices, and book, conference and product reviews. The journal also welcomes provocative essays that will stimulate thought on the current and future role of libraries in an Internet Age. For more information and submission guidelines visit http://www.libraryinnovation.org or contact Pamela Jones, the Managing Editor, at pjones(a)medaille.edu. Suzanne Colligan (Copy Editor for this publication) Reference Librarian/Technology Training Coordinator Humanities and Social Sciences Dept. Buffalo & Erie County Public Library, Central 1 Lafayette Sq. Buffalo, NY 14203 (716) 858-7108, (716) 858-7384 colligans(a)buffalolib.org ======================================= LATA SURESH Manager, Library and Documentation Centre Asst.Editor, Journal of Health Management (SAGE) Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Sanganer Airport Jaipur - 302011 Rajasthan INDIA Phone: +91-141-3924700-730 ext. 328 Fax : +91-141-2792138 URL : http://www.iihmr.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Want to Install open source software Koha ? No training needed...
by Ajay Kamble 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

Dear all, Check this single link where all the links to the softwares relating *KOHA for windows* are being given. http://www.koha.rwjr.com/ and for installation guidelines, a very simple and easy presentation which is designed by our colleague professional Mr. Ashok Kumar Satapathy, Asst. Librarian, IMIS, Bhubneswar is available at http://www.slideshare.net/Ashoksatapathy/lets-play-with-koha I am thankful to him and wish him success for future... Though We have SOUL at our library, I just tried to install KOHA and installed it successfully. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required Project Fellow
by pgtadasad＠indiatimes.com 04 Mar '09

04 Mar '09

KARNATAKA STATE WOMEN’S UNIVERSITY, BIJAPUR No. KSWUB/Lib Sc/UGCMRP/2008-09/ Date: 28. 2. 2009 NOTIFICATION Applications are invited for the post of “Project Fellow” under the project “Information Support to economically weaker group of women in Karnataka state” in the Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur. The tenure of the project is for two years (Full time), with a consolidated pay of Rs: 8000/- PM and HRA as per the rules of the University, They shall not receive any other emoluments other than this during the tenure of appointment. The applicant with less than 40 years of age with second class Master of Library and Information Science degree with a minimum of 55% (50% in case of SC/ST/PH) or M Phil in the subject concerned or a related subject. The desirous candidates may send their bio-data along with all marks cards (Photocopies attested), caste certificates if any (latest and attested) and other relevant documents to Dr P G Tadasad Reader and Chairman and Principal Investigator of the project, Department of Library and Information Science, Toravi Campus, Karnataka State Women’s University, Bijapur 586109. (Moble: 09448180973) The Detailed applications should reach the Principal Investigator on or before 15th of March 2009. Dr P G Tadasad Principal Investigator of the Project -- Check out the Mahindra Xylo inside out with reviews, pictures, video and more.Exclusively on ZigWheels.com http://www.zigwheels.com/b2cam/mahindra-xylo.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Most Immediate - 1st Reminder: 6th Endowment Lecture on Digital Libraries, 6/3/09, Univ. Mysore and 89th Convocation, Univ. Mysore 7/3/09.
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

To all the Library Professionals across the Country and former Alumni of the Department of Studies, Library and Information Science, University of Mysore. University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science jointly with M./s Informatics Ltd., are organizing the 6^th Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, Dept. of Studies, Library and Information Science and Sri B J Hosmat, Registrar would be the overall controlling officers of the function. *About The Event…* * *Date and Time: 6^th March 2009, 3.30 P.M. Venue: Rani Bahadur Auditorium, Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, Manasagangothri, Mysore – 570 006. The most interesting item of this year’s program is an invited talk by Mr Chintan Mehta, Director, India Incubation “Cellar” Yahoo India, Research and Development, Bangalore who would be delivering his lecture on “Managing Web Innovations”. Prof. K Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University has kindly agreed to preside over the function. Cultural programme by Smt. Sheea Sridhar and Group follows after the lecture. *Uniqueness of this Year’s Event…* This year’s Endowment Lecture (6-3-09) is unique and would be concluding with a pleasant note, as 7 March 2009 happens to the 89^th Annual Convocation of the Mysore University. The meritorious students would be receiving their gold medals and scroll of honour from none other than Shri. Rameshwar Thakur, the Hon’ble Governor of Karnataka. Sharing the dais with the Hon’ble Governor would be Prof. V G Talwar, the present Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University to personally felicitate all the degree awardees. Hence, kindly consider this as my personal invitation to all the present and old students of the DOS, LIS and all my professional LIS elsewhere in the country to attend this endowment lecture in large numbers, to be followed by the 89^th Annual Convocation of the Mysore University, the next day. Your participation in large numbers would make these two events a grand success. * For further details, kindly contact:* Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc, PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) ======================== Information Posted by R Guruprasad, Scientist, NAL, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Birla Institute of Technology requires library professionals
by Vijayakumara 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Dear All, Prospective candidates are invited for walk-in-interview on 6th April 2009 at 10.00 AM at Central Library for the following posts 1. Assistant Librarian - 3 Posts : (Scale of Pay: Rs. 8000-275-13200) 2. Information Scientist - 1 Post : (Scale of Pay: Rs. 8000-275-13200) 3. Library and Inf. Assistant - 2 Post : (Scale of Pay: Rs. 5500-175-9000) 4. Library Trainees - 5 Trainees : (Consolidated Pay: Rs. 5000) 5. Library Attendant - 10 Posts : Consolidated Pay: Rs. 4000) For more details click the URL http://bitmesra.ac.in/default.asp Good luck for Prospective candidates Vijayakumar -- Dr. Vijayakumar M. MSc., UGC-NET., PGDLAN., PGDCA., Ph.D. University Librarian I/C. Birla Institute of Technology, A Technical University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401 http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in IIIT, Allahabad
by mukesh jha 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Indian Institute Of Inforamtion Technology, Allahabad Invited for the post of 1. Deputy Librarian: 1 post (UR) Scale:12000-18300 2.Library-Information -Assistant: 2 post (UR) Scale:5500-9000 3.Technical Assistant 10 post(7UR, 2OBC,1SC)5000-8000 The details of the Qualifications, Reservations as per Govt. of India rules, Format of Application and other terms and conditions are avilable at Institute *Website: **www.iiita.ac.in* <http://www.iiita.ac.in/>. The Application be submitted on prescribed Format along with the Demand Draft of *Rs.300(Rs.150 for SC/ST/OBC)* in Favour of " *I.I.I.T., Allahabad" payable at Allahabad *for each post sepatately to the undersigned by March 27, 2009.Incomplete application will not be entertained. *Source*:Hindustan 3rd March on Bottom of No.7 page With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha MLISc, BHU 2006-08 Library Trainee BHU (Central Library) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Francis - PhD Open Defence Seminar at Cochin University
by Aloor Thomas Francis 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Dear friends, This is to inform that Open Defence Seminar in respect of my PhD Research is scheduled to be held at 11.00 am on 10-03-2009 (Tuesday) in the Department of Computer Applications, Cochin University of Science and Technology. The topic for research is, “Re-engineering and Re-defining University Libraries in the context of modern Information and Communication Technologies”. All students, professionals and teachers in library, computer and management sciences, especially those from Kerala and adjoining regions of Kerala, are invited to the programme. Please convey this invitation to your friends. Yours faithfully, A.T. FRANCIS HEAD, LIBRARY COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY THRISSUR - 680 656, INDIA francisaloor(a)yahoo.com francisaloor@gmailcom 09496839409 (m) 0487-2375816 Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Flexible, Bouncy Electronic Books in Market soon
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Dear Friends, Flexible, Bouncy Electronic Books in Market soon Plastic logic, a display technology Company, Cambridge, UK announced recently that it will launch first flexible electronic book. In this e-book screen breakage is the number one complaint with today's e-reader technology. The device will have wireless internet connection and a touch screen, allowing use of a virtual keyboard for annotating text. This e-book contains printing polymer transistors onto a layer of bendy plastic. The two most popular e-books on the market today are Sony reader and Amazon Kindle. Source: www.newscientist.com/section.tech, New Scientist, Vo. 201(2696) p. 19 Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kindly suggest a theme for the IATLIS National Conference 2009:
by Jagtar Singh 03 Mar '09

03 Mar '09

Dear all, Kindly spare your valuable time to suggest us the theme for the IATLIS National Conference 2009 to be held during 2009. We shall wait for your valuable suggestions for two weeks before finalizing the theme of the conference. We are also in the process of publishing the Dec-Jan Issue of the IATLIS Communications. Please mail us the news items of professional interest to be included in this issue. -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) Department of Library and Information Science, Arts Block - 1, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IInd Reminder: NWNG2009: National Workshop, DOS, LIS, Mysore: 26-29 March 2009
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Dear LIS-Forum Friends, Colleagues and Professional Library and Information Science Scholars in India and Abroad. NWNG2009: National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source- Integrated Library System (OS-ILS): 26 – 29 March 2009 http://nwng2009.synthasite.com/ As you are kindly aware that the University of Mysore established in the year 1816 has been immensely responsible for the spread of higher education ever since the days of the erstwhile Mysore State. Being accredited as one the best Universities by the NAAC recently, it has also been bestowed with a special grant by the Ministry of Human Resources Development to lift the quality of higher education to even greater heights of intellectual proficiency. The Department of Library and Information Science came into existence during 1965. Supported by a SAP-UGC grant, it has been successfully running MLISc, M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes over the last 44 years. In its rich history of 45 years, the department has organized several national and international seminars and workshops. The Department of Library and Information Science in association with UGC-SAP is now planning a National Workshop on NewGenLIB Open Source Integrated Library System (OS-ILS) between 26 – 29 March 2009. The main purpose of the workshop is to impart practical training in automation, house-keeping activities to library professionals using the NewGenLib OS-ILS. The last date for registration is 15 March 2009. Avoid last minute disappointments due to late registration. For further details, log onto the following URL: http://nwng2009.synthasite.com/ For any other specific information that you may wish to know, please post your email to: khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com <mailto:khaiser.nikam@gmail.com> Or Call: Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 Cell:9342593105 91-821-241520299(R) 2419399(O) ===================================== Information Posted by R Guruprasad, Ph.D. Research Scholar, University of Mysore And Scientist, KTMD, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore. ===================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inauguration of the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Library, Bangalore
by Kulkarni, Sheshagiri 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Greetings from the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore! We take great pleasure in inviting you to the Inauguration of the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Library in Bangalore. Event: Inauguration of the Library in Bangalore. Chief Guests: Mr. Friedrich Rahn, Deputy Consul General Consulate of the Federal Republic of Germany, Bangalore Prof. Siraj Hasan, Director, Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore and President, Karnataka Chapter of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Date: Friday March 6, 2009 Time: 6.30 p.m. Venue: Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, 716 CMH Road, Indiranagar 1st Stage, Bangalore 560 038 Programme: Welcome speech by Dr. Evelin Hust, Director Introduction to the Library by Mr. Sheshagiri Kulkarni, Librarian Keynote Address by Mr. Friedrich Rahn Inaugural Address by Prof. Siraj Hasan Presentation by students of the Bhavan Choreographed animation of the Library space by the Stem Dance Kampni Ceremonial Inauguration of the Library Reception About us: The Goethe Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, an important landmark on the thriving cultural map of Bangalore, is dedicated to fostering intercultural cooperation between India and the Federal Republic of Germany. This is accomplished through German language courses and activities, cultural programmes and the Library services. The Library at the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan is a vibrant centre of activity not only for language students but also for all those associated with or interested in Germany and German culture. With its thematically diverse collection of more than 4000 print and audio-visual media, the Library is a treasure trove of information on contemporary Germany. Housed in a bright, cheerful environment that invites reading, learning and cultural interactions. Ideal for students, teachers, translators, people visiting Germany, lovers of art and culture. We also offer various information services such as web-based quarterly newsletters, literary events and Topics and Trends, a regular update on a specific topic from the German cultural scene, supported by specially procured media. We look forward to welcoming you at the Bhavan on March 6th, 2009. Best regards, Sheshagiri Kulkarni Librarian Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan 716 CMH Road Indiranagar 1st Stage Bangalore 560 038 Ph: +91 80 2520 5305/06/07/08-203 Fax: +91 80 2520 5309 kulkarni(a)bangalore.goethe.org www.goethe.de/bangalore www.goethe.de/india -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Intellectual Property Law Blog
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Dear Friends, Intellectual Property Law Blog This weblog http://www.intellectualpropertylawblog.com/ may be very useful for up-to-date information on intellectual property law. Some of important topies covered are Copyrights, digital media, First Amendment, IP and technology transactions, Patents, Trade secrets etc. Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy In BIT Meshra
by mukesh jha 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

WALK-IN INTERVIEW Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra 835 215, Ranchi Prospective candidates are invited for walk-in-interview on 30th March 2009 at 10.00 AM at Central Library for the following posts. *1.Assistant Librarian (3 Posts) *(Scale of Pay: Rs. 8000-275-13200) Essential Qualification & Experience 1. Master degree in Library Science/ Information Science Documentation 2. At least six years exposure to Digital / Automated Library 3. Evidence of innovation library services and published work Desirable 1. UGC-NET or State-NET or MPhil or PhD 2. PD Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking 3. Certificate course in Hardware & Networking in Linux/ UNIX environment *2.Information Scientist (1 Post)* (Scale of Pay: Rs. 8000-275-13200)Essential Qualification & Experience 1. Master/Bachelor degree in Library Science/ Information Science Documentation 2. Master/ Bachelor/ Diploma Degree in Computer science/applications 3. At least three years work experience in Digital / Automated Library with Networking and Linux/Unix environment Desirable 1. Exposure to any corporate library software companies 2. Certification course on Hardware, Software and Networking in Linux/ UNIX environment *3.Library and Inf. Assistant (2 Post)* Scale of Pay: Rs. 5500-175-9000 Essential Qualification & Experience: 1. Master degree in Library Science / Information Science Documentation 2. At least three years exposure to Digital / Automated Library Desirable 1. PD Diploma in Computer applications/ Library automation and Networking 2. Knowledge on Hardware, Software Networking in Linux/ UNIX environment *4.Library Attendant (10 Post)* Consolidated Pay: Rs. 4000 Essential Qualification & Experience: 1. BLISc or Diploma Course in Library Science 2. Knowledge on Computer applications 3. At least one year experience in any library *5.Library Trainees (5 Trainees)* Consolidated Pay: Rs. 5000 Essential Qualification & Experience: 1. Master degree in Library Science/ Information Science Documentation 2. Knowledge on Computer applications Candidates are requested to bring all original marks sheets, experience certificate along with one set of photocopy at the time of interview. For further details contact the Registrar. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview. Date: 12th February 2009 Registrar Mukesh Kumar Jha Library Trainee BHU (central Library) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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6th Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries, DOS, LIS, Univ. Mysore, 6/3/09. 3.30 p.m.
by Ramachandran Guruprasad 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

To all the Library Professionals across the Country and former Alumni of the Department of Studies, Library and Information Science, University of Mysore. ======================================= University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science jointly with M./s Informatics Ltd., are organizing the 6^th Endowment Lecture Series on Digital Libraries Dr Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, Dept. of Studies, Library and Information Science and Sri B J Hosmat, Registrar would be the overall controlling officers of the function. * About The Event…* Date and Time: 6^th March 2009, 3.30 P.M. Venue: Rani Bahadur Auditorium, Bahadur Institute of Management Sciences, Manasagangothri, Mysore – 570 006. The most interesting item of this year’s program is an invited talk by Mr Chintan Mehta, Director, India Incubation “Cellar” Yahoo India, Research and Development, Bangalore who would be delivering his lecture on “Managing Web Innovations”. Prof. K Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University has kindly agreed to preside over the function. Cultural programme by Smt. Sheea Sridhar and Group follows after the lecture. * Uniqueness of this Year’s Event…* This year’s Endowment Lecture (6-3-09) is unique and would be concluding with a pleasant note, as 7 March 2009 happens to the 89^th Annual Convocation of the Mysore University. The meritorious students would be receiving their gold medals and scroll of honour from none other than the Hon’ble Governor of Mysore. Sharing the dais with the Hon’ble Governor would be Prof. V G Talwar, the present Vice Chancellor of the Mysore University to personally felicitate all the degree awardees. Hence, kindly consider this as my personal invitation to all the present and old students of the DOS, LIS and all my professional LIS elsewhere in the country to attend this endowment lecture in large numbers, to be followed by the 89^th Annual Convocation of the Mysore University, the next day and make the two respective functions a grand success. For further details, kindly contact: Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc, PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) ========================== Posted by R Guruprasad, Scientist, NAL to appear in LIS-Forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Exploring a ~Deep Web~ That Google Can~Rt Grasp !
by Mailing List Admin 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 14:26:00 +0530 From: shweta <pandey.shweta7(a)gmail.com> Dear All Season Greetiings!! I found this intersting article hope you all like it. Beyond those trillion pages lies an even vaster Web of hidden data: financial information, shopping catalogs, flight schedules, medical research and all kinds of other material stored in databases that remain largely invisible to search engines. Now a new breed of technologies is taking shape that will extend the reach of search engines into the Web�s hidden corners. When that happens, it will do more than just improve the quality of search results � it may ultimately reshape the way many companies do business online. For more information you can visit the following link. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/23/technology/internet/23search.html?_r=1&re… Best Regards, Shweta "Attitude is a small thing that makes big difference...!"

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Workshop on Skills Development for Contemporary LIS Professionals
by Mailing List Admin 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Date: Fri, 27 Feb 2009 23:46:57 -0800 (PST) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Workshop on � Skills Development for Contemporary LIS Professionals � Date: 07 March 2009 � Organized by � Library and Information Centre K.S.Rangasamy College of Arts and Science KSR Kalvi Nagar, Tiruchengode - 637 215 � Programme Schedule 09.30 am��-�Registration 10.00 am -10.45 am�-�Inauguration 10.45 am-11.00 am�-�Tea 11.00 am-12.15 pm�-�Session I 12.15 pm-01.30 pm�-�Session II 01.30 pm-02.15 pm�-�Lunch 02.15 pm-03.15 pm�-�Session III 03.15 pm-03.30 pm�-�Tea 03.30 pm-04.30 pm�-�Session IV 04.30 pm - 05.00 pm�-�Valediction 05.00 pm�� -�� Inauguration of SALIS Local Chapter About the Workshop � The workshop is intended to discuss the various aspects of skills development which are necessarily required for the contemporary Library and Information Science professionals. � Areas Covered *�Managerial Skills Development *�IT Skills Development *�Soft Skills Development Target Audience � � Resource Persons � President - SALIS, Chennai. Dr. S. Muralidhar Scientist 'E', Head - TIRC, CVRDE, Chennai. Dr. J. Domnic Associate Chief Librarian, Karunya University Coimbatore. Mr. R. Lokanatha Gupta Director, Vasavi Academy of Excellence Coimbatore. Working Library'and Information Science professionals in all kinds of Libraries and other interested professionals. � Registration Fee � Professionals�Rs. 150/- Students/Scholars�Rs. 100/- Registration fee includes working lunch, refreshment and workshop kit. Payment � DD should be drawn in favour of 'Principal, K.S.R. College of Arts and Science' payable at Thiruchengode. It should be sent to the Co-ordinator on or before 05/03/2009. Contact us at � For further details contact: Lt. S. MANIKANDAN (Librarian cum NCC Officer) Workshop Co-ordinator K.S.Rangasamy�� College of Arts and Science Tiruchengode - 637 215 Mobile:� 99420-20895 E-mail: ksrcaslib(a)gmail.com Office�: 04288 - 274741 (4 lines) Extn.: 611/612 Mobile�: 99420 - 20895 (Mr. S. Manikandan) 98436 - 20382 (Mr. S. Kumar) 90472 - 44545 (Mr. A. Velayutham)

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Weblog at Bharathidasan University Library
by Mailing List Admin 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 12:57:25 +0530 (IST) From: suruli nathi <surulinathi_iisc(a)yahoo.com> Dear ProfessionalsWe dont have any web server in our Library but we are Marketing our products and services using weblog.http://librarybdu.blogspot.com/� with regards, M. surulinathi Assistant Librarian cum Lecturer Bharathidasan university�

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Free Access to SAGE Reference Online
by Indira 02 Mar '09

02 Mar '09

Dear Professionals, SAGE Reference Online provides access to more than 80 authoritative, award-winning, and interdisciplinary encyclopedias in the social sciences. REGISTER NOW <http://sagepub.list-manage.com/track/click?u=d378f8051379af132c6d96650&id=c 6c6f09f1c&e=E5bQ8jQTdQ> for 30 days of free online access to the SAGE Reference Online Platform.* Register at: http://secured.sagepub.com/reftrial_librarians_us.htm *This offer expires March 31, 2009 Regards, Indira <http://sagepub.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=d378f8051379af132c6d96650&i d=92f43eff6d&e=E5bQ8jQTdQ> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey of Library Automation systems in India
by Jai Haravu 01 Mar '09

01 Mar '09

Dear Members of Lis-Forum The Trust, Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM) in association with Information Professional, a web site for professionals is conducting a brief emailed-survey of library automation in India. The survey instrument was already emailed to a number of professionals but the response so far has been poor. By this request, I would be grateful for librarians who have implemented one or other library software including software from overseas to please download the survey questionnaire from: www.kiikm.org/Survey_of_Indian_ILS.doc The filled-in form may kindly be returned to me as email attachment to haravu(a)newgenlib.com. Thank you for your cooperation. Haravu Trustee, Kesavan Inst. of Information and Knowledge Management -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Content Management System - Why Joomla?
by DP Tripathi 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

*Content Management System - Why Joomla?* Now a days, there is a common question that which content management system is better viz. Joomla or Drupal or other CMS?. In my opinion, If you are a developer and comfortable with php, fixing bugs and plugins, Drupal will be the best option over other CMS. But, if you don't want to touch the developing part, Joomla can be a best option. Both will meet your basic needs. However, I have found Joomla very easy and comfortable for developing a quick website. Here are some features of Joomla. 1. Installation is very simple. It can be installed easily on Windows as well as on Linux. 2. If you are not technically sound, it is good to start with Joomla. 3. Working with joomla is very easy. 4. It supports PHP, MySQL and Apache 5. It supports multimedia 6. It has a wide selection of free extension. Once it is installed, it can be assigned to different pages. 7. Administration is very easy. 8. There is facility to log in to the site and edit the site directly in browser. 9. Provision for more than one person to be able to edit the site 10. There are lot of open source components that can be plugged in to the site. For ex. RSS Syndication, RSS Import, News Letter etc. -- ************************** D.P.Tripathi SLIA PK Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur ************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Offline Koha installation without using CPAN,
by Anand Sharma 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Dear List Members, We have successfully done offline Koha installation without using CPAN, on Debian. This method is useful where no internet connection is available. You can find installation document here. http://www.kohaindia.org/debian-lenny/index.html This method is also tested for Koha 3.00.01. I would like to thank my company's library automation team (Koha Division). These guys helped me to understand basic working of Koha, which encouraged me to find hassel free and seamless method of Koha installation on Debian without using CPAN. Any one who wish to perform this installation and unable to download due to bandwidth restriction can write to us, we will send the DVD's with all required software and packages. online support is available through www.kohaindia.org mailing list subscription. http://lists.kohaindia.org/listinfo.cgi/koha-kohaindia.org -- Anand Sharma RDG Library Services, Mumbai, India. 091-9870339028,091-9220579647 ----------------------------------------------------- Free Software is a matter of freedom, not cost. It is a matter of liberty, not price. http://fsf.org | http://gnu.org ----------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Semantic Search Engine
by Shriram Pandey 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Hello List Members “Semantic” is a word with a magic ring to it in search engine circles. The way it’s hyped makes you suspect it is the second coming of search. Now the time has come for the semantic search engines. semantic search engines use all the elements in use today plus Latent semantic Indexing.Latent semantic Indexing is a well-defined mathematical method, which uses pure mathematics to create the semantic cohesion between documents and collections of documents. Some of the semantic search engines are: 1.Hakia http://www.hakia.com/ 2.SenseBot http://www.sensebot.net/ 3.Powerset http://www.powerset.com/ 4.DeepDyve http://www.deepdyve.com/ 5.Cognition http://www.cognition.com/ --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - Asst. Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology(LNM IIT) Jaipur(Rajasthan) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Kshema Prakash 28 Feb '09

28 Feb '09

Can someone kindly spare me a softcopy of the following article? Kranz, E. and Kumlehn, J. 1999. Angiosperm fertilisation, embryo and endosperm development in vitro. Plant Science. Vol. 142(2). Pp. 183-197. Thanks and regards, Kshema Mrs. Kshema Prakash Faculty Librarian - Gr I, Contact Person e-Journals (Library) & Coordinator - Distance Library Services DEI Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282 0110 Uttar Pradesh, India Mob: +919897190604 http://kshema-distancelibraryservices.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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