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Koha 3.0.1 released
by Mallikarjun 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear All Please visit the link http://www.koha.org/about-koha/news/nr1234988287.html Thanks ________________________________________________________________:-) Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library IIM, Ahemadabad ...The Future is here, Its just unevenly distributed..... http://curiouslib.blogspot.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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Cost of workshop on open source software
by vinod mishra 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Thanks for providing detailed list of expences but could you also provide percentage of participants (i.e students and young financially week LIS professionals from school and colleges)who have paid from their own pocket (i.e non-sponsered by their institutes) in such a costy workshop. So in my view Don't give costy Kit, costy Lunch, Dinner and tea (Because my observation is it waste lot of time and hence reducing the actual time of learning the software). Sorry but it is heart burning truth in most of the confrences and workshop those peoples are facing lot of problems regarding the time, who realy wants to intract and learn. Example is for presenting paper organisers usullay gives 5-10 minutes but i practicall OBSERVED 2-3 min. IT REFLECT LACK OF DEVOTION TOWARDS THE LIS PROFESSION MANY PEOPLE ASKED HOW TO RAISE THE STATUS OF LIBRARIN IN MY VIEW "THE DAY WHEN WE WILL START THINKING HOW TO RAISE STATUS OF THE SOCIETY AND OUR LIBRARY USERS THROUGH LIBRARY, FROM THAT DAY ITSELF OUR STATUS WILL START RISING" VINOD KUMAR MISHRA IIT KANPUR 09335417961 On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:49:29 +0530 wrote > > >I would like to provide certain basic facts about the cost involved in >organizing a workshop. This is based on our own experience: > > > 1. A three day workshop means boarding for 4 days. It would cost > appx. Rs.800 per person. ( Breakfast, tea, lunch and dinner. ) > > > 2. Travelling allowance ( by air ) for minimum 2 resource > persons, appx. Rs.20000/- > > > 3. Remuneration for two resource person for three days - appx. Rs. > 4000/- > > > 4. Course material, stationery and workshop kit Rs. 500/- per > person > > > 5. Misc expenses and transport Rs.5000/- > > > 6. Lodging fee would be extra. > > >If there are 20 participants, the cost per participant, without lodging, >appx. would be Rs.2750/-. ( I have made a very conservative estimation ). > >Therefore, a fee of Rs.3000/- per person looks very reasonable. > >It is assumed that, the hosting institute would provide computer lab and >classroom free of charge. If not, there would be additional cost. > >The cost would come down if there is any funding from external sources. > >I very much appreciate other organizers to share their experience. > > >thanks. > > G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > > Phone: 022-28416528 > http://oii.igidr.ac.in > http://www.igidr.ac.in > > > > > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository
by avijit dutta 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear professionals, You can now access full text articles from research journals published by NISCAIR! Presently full text facility is provided for two of the journals viz. IJBB & IJC-A. For other journals, you can access abstracts. Full text of these journals will be made available in due course of time. NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository can be accessed through: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/ Avijit Dutta College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat KTPP Township Dt.- Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) PIN- 721 171 -- 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 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear All, If any one have these articles in hardcopy or Softcopy please send. It is very urgently needed for our Ecology HOD: 1.. Cannell MGR (1984) Woody biomass of forest stands. Forest ecolgy and management, volume 8, p. 299-312, 2.. McMahon TA, Kronauer RE (1976) Tree structures: deducing the principles of mechanical design, Journal of theoretical Biology, volume 59, p. 443-466. 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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National workshop on NewGenlib Open Souce Integrated Library System
by chai tra 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear Professionals, The University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science is organizing, first ever workshop on Newgenlib open source Library System Software under the patronage of our honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. V.G.Talwar.The department of Library Science is one of the premier department functioning since 1916.It has to its credit the prestigious honor of being supported by UGC-Special Assistant Programme (UGC-SAP). It is been offering innovative MLISC Programme, which is choice based. Besides its Mphil and PhD Programmes.It also conducting International, National Conference and seminars workshop regularly. This year from March 24-26, the department is organizing National Level Workshop on NewGenlib Open Source Integrated Library System software. We request all our Library Professionals and past student of the department to respond to our Invitation in large number and make this workshop a grand success. The details of the workshop are available on the website URL: http://nwng2009.synthasite.com.kindly send the entries in the form enclosed to Dr.(Ms) Khaiser Nikam Chairperson/ Organising Secretary Department of Library and Information Science Manasagangotri University of Mysore Mysore –570006 Karnataka, India Mob: 9845328672, 9342593105 Ph: 0821-2415399, 389, 390 Email: khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE. National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) Organised By Department of Library and Information Science (UGC – SAP supported) 24 – 26 March 2009 About the Department: University of Mysore is one of the leading Universities in India , it established in 1816. It is responsible for spread of education ever since the days of the earst while Mysore state. It is supported by a special grant by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. It is also accredited as one of best Universities by NAAC . The Department of Library and Information Science was established in 1965. Currently it is supported by UGC – SAP . This department offers four semester Choice Based MLISc programe along with M.Phil and Ph.D. In its 45 years of history. The department has organized several National/International, seminar/conferences and workshops. At present the department has taken the task of organizing a National workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) . The Workshop National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) Objective of the Workshop The main purpose of the workshop is to impart training in library management system to various library professionals on NewGenLib OS-LMS with hands on training Registration Fee: Library Professionals: Rs. 2,500/- Students : Rs. 1,000/- (MLISc Students and Research Scholars) Accommodation: Accommodation for the participants will be arranged on ‘Use and Pay ‘ basis at the University Guest House. Climate The Climate in the month of March is hot. The temperature ranges from 32 to 35 degrees. Payment: Payment should be made Cash/DD drawn in favor of organizing secretary, workshop/Seminar, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore. Registration includes workshop kit , Breakfast , working lunch and Two Tea on all the three days of the workshop. Date to Remember: Last date for registration 15th March 2009. National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) Registration Form Name: ------------------------------------------------------------ Designation: ----------------------------------------------------- Address : -------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- E-mail: ---------------------------------------------------------- Telephone / Mobile: ---------------------------------------------- Rs. -----------/- enclosed as Registration Fee vide Cash / DD No.----Dated ------------------ drawn in favor of The Organizing Secretary, Workshop, Dept. Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-06. Please send the duly filled-in form to the Organizing Secretary, Workshop, Dept. Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-06. Place: -------------------------------- Date: --------------------------------- Signature Get perfect Email ID for your Resume. Grab now http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re : cost of workshop.
by manoj kumar pant 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear professionals, I support Mr Mishra on the point that organizers charge too much as workshop fee. The very purpose of Open souce softwares is to provide support to professionals who don't have financial support to have propritory softwares. The organizers thus should charge reasonable for the same. ------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar Pant Lecturer, Amrapali Institute, Shiksha Nagar, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttaranchal-263139. Ph. No.-09012226260(Mob.) 919219918942(Home), 268201(Office) e-mail - " manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com ". " manojpant2(a)yahoo.co.in ". ------------------------------------------ "Don't walk ahead of me - I can't follow you, don't walk behind me I can't lead you, Walk along with me and be my friend." ------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About WebJunction
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear Friends, About WebJunction WebJunction has been a leader in social learning delivery for library staff and organizations since 2003. WebJunction works with individuals to build essential skills for their work in libraries, and work with organizations to ensure that they're delivering leading-edge and cost-effective staff development or continuing education programs. Contact WebJunction at info(a)webjunction.org if you'd like to learn more about the competencies guide, customized learning communities, or custom course catalogs. In 2002, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded OCLC a three-year grant to build WebJunction as a portal for public libraries and other organizations that provide open access to information. WebJunction is supported in part by OCLC, grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services, partners in state library agencies and other library systems and organizations, and by the library community. Launched in 2003, WebJunction is based in Seattle, Washington and Dublin, Ohio. More information is available at www.webjunction.org. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- 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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Update: Workshop on "Engineering Librarianship (ELP)-2009: Perspectives & Future
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

*Dear Friends, * ** *Update: Workshop on "Engineering Librarianship (ELP)-2009: Perspectives & Future" during 26th to 28th Feb 2009 at * *Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology* *Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 64.* *Key Resource Persons for the workshop* ** Dr. IRN Goudar, NAL Prof. IKR Rao Prof. Asundi Dr. HS Siddamallaiah, NIMHANS Dr. M.Krishnamurthy, DRTC Ms. Gayatri Sen, PESIT Francis Jayakanth, NCSI Anand, GE Dr. Divakar Bhat Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- 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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Fulbright Scholarship
by Premaraj Mishra 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear LIS Professionals ! I would like to know about the *Fulbright Scholarship* from various Overseas Universities. If the details information with the related links to download the required forms, norms & conditions to avail this Opportunity can be furnished via the forum, other professional friends will get benefit out of it. I am expecting the response from qualified Fulbright Scholars. In many instances I have seen these designation used to be declared by our professionals. Regards Premaraj Mishra Asst. Librarian NSHM Knowledge Campus Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Educational Resources: Learning Objects for all!
by Shriram Pandey 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear List Members, The IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies seeks original manuscripts for a Special Issue on Open Educational Resources scheduled to appear in the Summer of 2009. The aim of this special issue is to further our understanding on how the promise of ubiquitous reusable content for learning can be realized with technology that enables open educational resources to be made available, adapted and reused at global scale. Further information available at : http://erikduval.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/open-educational-resources-learni… -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ 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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draft ugc pay regulation 2009
by Baban Chavan 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Date:-15/02/2009 To * * Dear professionals pl. go, through the ugc draft on pay regulation on its site and feedback to kcpathak @ ugc.ac.in upto 20th feb 2009 Sub:- Draft U.G.C. Notification revision of pay scales 2009 I Would like to bring your attention to following points related to library & physical professionals. 1. *For professors* post direct recruitment -*12 year* teaching exp-at university or college or other level .But *for librarian* it is *13 * year of which 5 year as deputy librarian or 10 year as a college librarian or assistant librarian university with same qualifications for professor *this is not the justice and parity* . *There should not be the difference between teachers & librarians in case of experience or other conditions for direct recruitment or CAS as the both posts are of equql cadre drawing same scale.* 2. *For the Associate professors* post direct recruitment- *8 years*teaching exp-at university or college or other level .But *for Deputy librarian it is 10year* of which 5 year as Assistant librarian in uni. or 5year as a college librarian with same qualifications *for ass. proffesor this is not the justice and parity . There should not be the difference between teachers & librarians in case of experience or other conditions for direct recruitment or CAs as the both posts are of equql* cadre drawing same scale. 3. *The direct recruited associate professor will be placed in 37400-67000 with A.G.P. 9000. However the deputy librarian wiil be placed in 15600-39100with A.G.P. & will move into 37400-67000 with A.G.P. 9000 after 3years* this is not the justice because both post have same qualifications at the time of recruitment. 4. At U.G& P.G. level colleges like university 10 % post of post of professor will be created & there will be only one professor post in each deptt. *What about library and physical education professional as library & physical education deptt are also a academic deptts. Librarian & director of physical education in college must be provided with such avenue and they must be given higher AGP 10000 and designated as librarian & Director of physical education itself in colleges . As the 10% professors in university deptt will be placed in 12000 higher AGP & will be designated as professor(Here this avenue should be made available to university librarian & Director of physical education directors what the professors have in* *universities.) following all the term & conditions of U.G.C.* 5. *Lastly the criterion of evalution for C.A.S. & Direct recruitment for All post seems appropriate but need to look as the fear is that incumbent may be deprived from benefits.* * * *You are kindly requested to see into the matter.* * * *Thanking you * * * * * *yours faithfully* * * *B.V.Chavan* *Librarian* *Sangamner college* *Sangamner * *Dist –Ahmednagar* *Maharashtra 422605* * * *Email babanchavan(a)gmail.com*

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Inexplicable discrimination and disparity by the UGC
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Friends, Many of us raising the various service conditions and our pay scale that has been reported in lthe atest UGC PRC Report and HRDG Report and all are absolutely correct.But still I could not understand when the UGC and the HRDG report are saying about parity of librarians with the teachers but throughout its report in all the key points they have discriminated these minority class. They are looking for NET/SET qualification in addition to 55% in MLIS for the post of College Librarian/Assistant librarian in the university but from their reports it appear that possibly they are determined not to redeignate us as Assistant Professors in LIS. Though the UGC is advocating the modern outlook in higher education of the country but actually they are satisfying the popular demands of the teachers with vested interest.With the time the stereotype definition of the "teachers" and "teaching" must be changed. Librarians are teachers in their own right. They must not think themselves no more subordinate to the teachers.They have allowed Major/Minor research project, PhD project for the librarians in this report but they have not spent not a single word on our leave rules like FIP leave, study leave and other admissible leaves for teachers.It is absolutely undemocratic and step-motherly-attitude towards us.Our collleagues have already mentioned about the disparities for promotion to the post of Deputy Librarian and Librarian.Until we are being redesignated as Assistant Professors/ Associate Professors/ Professors-this problem will be continued and we the librarians will suffer forever.It is the one and only one remedy for restore our selfrespect.We must fight back to make the UGC compel to think about the matter seriously for its immediate redressal. with best wishes to all. sabuj ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSLG, JNU Lecture on "Obama's Stunning Victory - Winning and Loosing in an Internet Age" by Prof Daniel Drache
by Puna Das 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University Invites you to a Special Seminar by Daniel Drache Associate Director, Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies and Professor of Political Science, York University on "Obama's Stunning Victory - Winning and Loosing in an Internet Age" Thursday February 19th 2009 4.00 PM Conference Room, CSLG, JNU, New Delhi Abstract This talk will focus on the importance of Web 2.0 and Facebook to Obama's electoral success. I will examine the growth of managerialism in political elections in which increasingly there is no clear winner in a conventional sense. The Obama victory is exceptional on many levels as I will explain and represents a break with machine style politics. People across the world are fascinated by his leadership. He was the first modern leader to exploit new infomation technologies that uses discussion groups, chat rooms and virtual organizations on Facebook to create a political movement to mobilize his mass base. I will explain in some detail how Obama's campaign allowed people to get involved actively and how they became the generators of ideas and suggestions. These virtual modes of communicating with the public, helped create a clear choice for the Americans. In particular, technology helped Obama reach the critical voters below the age of 30, and to win their hearts. This process was coordinated by paid staff across about 780 regional offices in the US. The campaign also included texting through cell phone networks and e-mails as an important promotional component. We need to establish the lessons from Obama's electoral success and I will draw upon both Habermas' idea of the sphere of interactive communication and Hannah Arendt's idea of the right to have rights as pivotal notions in new citizenship practice and the emergence of defiant global publics. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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UGC Notification on Pay Revision and Service Conditions
by Dr. Nabi Hasan 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear professionals, the UGC has drafted a proposed Notification on Pay Revision and Service Condition which may be downloaded from the following Link: http://www.ugc.ac.in/notices/draftregulation.pdf Best regards, -- Nabi Hasan, Ph.D., CICTAL, Borlaug Fellow University Library CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062, India Phone: +91-1894-283184 (Direct), 230361 (Off.), 234571 (Res.) Cell- +91-9418493990 Fax- +91-1894-230361 E-mail: nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http://hillagric.ernet 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 Designing dynamic web sites at IIPA, New Delhi
by IIPA NEW DELHI 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

*National Workshop on* *Designing Dynamic Web Sites* 15-18 April, 2009 Venue: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi 110 002 * * Organized by *Librarians Cultural Forum* & *Indian Institute of Public Administration * * * *Organizing Team* *Workshop Coordinator* Prof. J.L. Sardana President Librarians Cultural Forum Former Head, Dept. of Lib & Inf Sc University of Delhi, Delhi jlsardana02(a)yahoo.com libforum(a)yahoo.co.in *Workshop Director* Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi Librarian Indian Institute of Public Administration New Delhi umunshi(a)gmail.com *Workshop Advisor* Dr S.M. Dhawan Former Scientist F & Head Library and Information Services National Physical Lab. Delhi smdhawan(a)yahoo.com * * *Founder Member (*Librarians Cultural Forum): Sh M K Jain 149 Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi 110 023 *Programme Manager* Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com * * *Joint Programme Managers* Mrs. Sunita Gulati Dy Librarian , IIPA, New Delhi Sunitapramod(a)hotmail.com Mr. HC Yadav Asst. Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi *hcyadav(a)gmail.com* *Prologue* The web is evolving, and everyday new features are popping up on our browsers. It is bringing disruptive changes and challenging our concerns and considerations of web applications and services. It is also challenging our current forms of offering information services to users. In this changing environment, the libraries/institutions that facilitate integration with e-learning environment and ensure user centricity and web based applications would surf to the top and survive. Social computing applications to meet users need *When*, *Where* and *How* they require - is the need of the hour. Therefore, it becomes imperative for the libraries/institutions to use flexible best of breed systems, thereby providing a framework for integrating changes into all levels of operations. It is with this view that the present workshop is being organized to get information professionals groomed into the emerging technologies for providing services in most effective and efficient way and be in tune with the new web based environment. *Workshop Objectives* The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to information professionals in web content management and expose them to important concepts of emerging web 2.0 technologies. Broadly the workshop objectives are: · To provide background knowledge of emerging web technologies · To offer training in fundamentals of web designing and development · To offer first hand knowledge and training in various web applications for creating a social network among its users · To learn how Web 2.0 technologies might propel changes in libraries manage their collections and user access · Training in integration of new features for facilitating and enriching library services. · Train information professionals to share knowledge and publish useful information such as library guides, e-mail alerts, library blog, subject wiki, RSS alerts for library news,implement IM reference for getting hooked with users, and social bookmarking · To experiment with and use lib 2.0 tools and related concepts. *Workshop Content* The Workshop will focus on fundamentals of web designing, web-technologies to build static and dynamic web sites, web-database integration, web 2.0 technologies, lib 2.0 tools, advanced features of content rich sites, etc. The workshop would facilitate generating content rich sites, user-librarian participation and help in providing a range of web based services including CAS services * * Pedagogy The Workshop will be conducted at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. The pedagogy will be mix of lectures, discussions and hands-on sessions. Each participant will be provided with a CD-ROM comprising of presentations, lecture notes, and relevant resource material. *Workshop Faculty* Experts in the relevant area will be invited from the different institutes and universities in India. * * Target Audience The Workshop will be beneficial to library and information science professionals, research scholars, and other interested persons with good working knowledge of Information Technology. The workshop participation is restricted to a maximum of 25 participants. The participants will be selected on first-cum-first served basis. *Workshop Effect * At the end of the Workshop, the participants are expected to be well versed and confident of developing content rich dynamic sites for facilitating effective library services to its users and create a participative environment through the website. * * *Registration * Registration for the Workshop opens on Monday, *February 16,** 2009*. Registration Fee: Rs. 4500/- per participant, which includes Workshop Kit, Course material, Working Lunch and Tea. Please send the payment by Cross Cheque/ DD payable at Delhi in favour of *Librarians Cultural Forum.* Please confirm in advance your intent to attend the Workshop by email to Programme Manager. * * *Accommodation * Accommodation for participants can be arranged on demand in the IIPA Guest House as per actuals, approx Rs 750-1250 per day for a double bed room. * * *About Librarians Cultural Forum* Librarians Cultural Forum is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. Its salient aims and objectives are: · Organizing Workshops / Training programmes / Lectures/ Seminars/ Conferences/ Panel discussions, etc. · Promoting cooperation among library fraternity through welfare, and cultural activities in and outside India. · Providing counselling and consultancy services · Organizing Book Fairs, Book exhibitions/ Author meets, Book talks, etc. · Helping students by providing scholarships as well as financial assistance. · Evolving code of conduct and ethics of library use · Developing exchange programmes of library & information professionals in India and outside India. *For further details please contact* *Workshop** Coordinator*: Prof J L Sardana Tel:011-23072138 libforum@yahoo.co.in;jlsardana02@yahoo.com *Workshop Director :*Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi : umunshi(a)gmail.com** *Programme Manager*: Dr Narender Kumar narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com M:09868288216 *Joint Programme Managers** * Mrs. Sunita Gulati ; Sunitapramod(a)hotmail.com M:09313713934 Mr. HC Yadav *hcyadav(a)gmail.com *M:09868534480 * * * * *National Workshop on* *Designing Dynamic Web Sites* 15-18 April, 2009 Venue: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi 110 002 *Registration Form* *Participant's Name:*________________________________ * * *Designation :* _____________________________________ * * *Name and Address of the Institution__________________ * _________________________________________________ * * *Tel: ( *O) (R) *e-mail: * Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No If Yes, please contact us but not later than 31 March 2009 *Demand Draft **(Payable to Librarians Cultural Forum )* * **No *_________________*Drawn on__*___________________ *Amount Rs.*__________ *Date *_____________________ *Signature* Post this form to Dr Narender Kumar, *Programme Manager*, Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007. Email: narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies in Matatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
by Vinod Singh 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Assistant Librarian (8000-275-13500)= 2 (UR). Note: 1 post is leave vacancy. Last Date: 30 March 2009. Application form is available only at the university. More details log on http://www.mgkvp.ac.in. With love Vikusi Research Scholar DLIS University of Delhi Delhi-7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

According to the Report of the Committee to Review the Pay Scales and Service Conditions of University and College Teachers, 2008, Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges Besides the other qualifications laid down by the UGC for the post of Assistant Professor, qualifying in the NET/SET examination shall be essential for being eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor. However, those who possess a Ph.D degree in the subject shall be exempted from the NET/SET qualifications, provided the Universities, however, carry out reforms to raise the standard of Ph.D. degrees. Those possessing M. Phil degrees shall be no more exempt from qualifying the NET/SET examination. -- 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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Post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Shree Warana Shikshan Mandal's Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, WaranaNagar, Tal Panhala, Dist. Kolhapur - 416113 for detailed information about the post, qualifications and other terms and conditions. Please visit www.unishivaji.ac.in. -- 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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Policy regards Librarians and D.P.E.s
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

According to the Report of the Committee to Review the Pay Scales and Service Conditions of University and College Teachers, 2008 Policy regards Librarians and D.P.E.s Most representatives of Librarians and D.P.E.s expressed satisfaction over the fact that parity had been maintained between their scales of pay and those of teachers at various levels and urged the present Pay Review Committee to continue to maintain this. However, they made the following observations about their service and working conditions and wanted the Committee to make suitable recommendations in this regard: 4.18.1 Promotion under CAS for Deputy Librarians/Deputy D.P.Es While any number of Readers or Associate Professors could become Professors through the process of promotion under CAS, similar privileges were not available to Deputy Librarians or Deputy D.P.Es in universities since there is only one Librarian/D.P.E in the university. Therefore, some promotion facilities to Deputy Librarians and Deputy D.P.Es should be made available. 4.18.2 Research Projects, Sabbatical/Study Leave and Vacation facilities Librarians/D.P.E.s While the Librarians/D.P.Es have been recognized as teachers, many privileges like eligibility for applying for major and minor research projects, various kinds of leaves like the study and sabbatical leave, end of the session vacations were not available to them. These should be extended to them as well. 4.18.3 Upgradation of skill Librarians/D.P.E.s The situation of libraries and sports facilities, according to most library/sports staff representatives present in various meetings, was very pathetic since in most places the positions of librarians/D.P.Es were lying vacant and there was hardly any professional staff to manage them. There were also no opportunities for them to improve their professional skills through Refresher Courses or Orientation Programmes although the management of libraries as well as sports had become quite challenging thanks to the introduction of computers, and many other technical inputs. 4.18.4 Other professional staff of libraries and sports as academic staff It was also brought to the notice of the Committee that other professional staff like Professional Assistants, Cataloguers in libraries and Coaches etc., had been kept out of the purview of the Pay Review Committee since they had not been recognized as academic staff. The participants wanted them to be also recognized as academic staff and given appropriate scales of pay and other privileges. -- 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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Congratulations to Dr Poornima Narayana, Deputy Head ICAST, NAL
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research) 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Congratulations to Dr. Poornima Narayana on her successful completion of Ph.D. She was carrying out research on "Problems and Perspectives in design and development of Institutional Repositories" under the guidance of Prof. B S Biradar, Chair & HOD, DLIS, Kuvempu University. She has been awarded the doctorate degree during the university's convocation held on 12th February 2009. Regards, Ananda T.Byrappa Manager, Whitney Knowledge Centre GE India Technology Centre 122, EPIP, Phase 2, Whitefield Road, Bangalore - 560066, INDIA Phone: 91-80-25032618 Fax: 91-80-28412114 email: ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com

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University Deputy Librarian
by Prabhash N. Rath 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

In addition to the points raised by Mr. Baban Chavan, I want to add one more point that for direct recruitment as deputy librarian in a University, one should have ten publications in indexed/ ISSN numbered journals or books having ISBN, whereas the required no. for Associate Professor is five. Thus, UGC asks more qualifications for direct recruitment to deputy librarians in one hand, while placing the salary in a much lower scale compared to associate professors. Prabhash Narayana Rath, Ph. D. Documentation Officer Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (University estd. under section 3 of UGC Act 1956) 846 Shivajinagar Agarkar Road Pune 411004 Ph: +91-20-25650287 (O.), 25678311 (R.) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Material on Seminar at IGNCA available at www.ignca.nic.in
by Dr. Ramesh Gaur 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues, This is in reference to the Seminar on Digital Preservation and Access to Indian Cultural Heritage with Special reference to IGNCA Cultural Knowledge Resources organized by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts during 31st January and 1st February, 2009. As per our feedback, the Seminar was successful in achieving its objectives and this success belongs to all including chairpersons of the various sessions, speakers, panelists, Rapporteurs, Rapporteur General, participants and Seminar Directors and above all hard work of staff of IGNCA particularly staff of Kala Nidhi Division. All the material including list of participants, final programme, photographs and presentations of various speakers is available under Kala Nidhi web page or conference web page from IGNCA home page www.ignca.nic.in . This is for the information of all concerned please. Regards ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-22385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.Phil in LIS
by divya singh 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear All, I would like to know that Vinayak University is offering M.Phil in LIS. Just wanna know is it worth doing M.Phil by this university? Regards Divya Singh Asstt. Librarian IMS Eng.. College

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(no subject)
by Indira 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Professionals, In the Web Age, we need to upgrade ourselves as "Information Literacy Instructors". Can we? Here is an inspiring article "how a School Librarian strives for empowering the learners and teachers with Information Literacy". "The Future of Reading In Web Age, Library Job Gets Update" http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/16/books/16libr.html Hope we the LIS professionals will play a collaborative and tangible role as "information coaches" and "navigational sources" to give students a grounding "information research" skills and demystify the complex information spaces. Regards, Indira ----------------------------------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Agripedia - Internet Accessible Interactive Multimedia Instructional Resource
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Friends, Agripedia - Internet Accessible Interactive Multimedia Instructional Resource Agripedia (http://www.ca.uky.edu/agripedia/) is developed by the University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture created with a USDA Higher Education Program Grant. Agripedia has been created to allow students to use resources across the country in an integrated, interactive learning resource on the Internet. As an "encyclopedia of agriculture", Agripedia presents facts, figures, demonstrations, examples, graphics, and more regarding the concepts, practices, and vocabulary of agriculture in a multimedia format using audio clips, graphics, text and animation. Important features of Agripedia are, 1. A "general encyclopedia" of agricultural information with a glossary of words and pictures and video to assist students in the learning process. 2. A centralized location for access to other Internet agricultural web sites/links. 3. A centralized starting point for all web site-related class materials within the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture. Agripedia is an innovative application of emerging technologies being used to meet some the challenges of education today. 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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Technological Innovation in Open Access for Agricultural and Environmental Information- Call for Papers and Posters - RIBDA 2009
by Imma Subirats 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

XV Inter-American Meeting for Librarians and Agricultural Information Specialists, RIBDA-2009 "Technological Innovation in Open Access for Agricultural and Environmental Information" Peru, National Library, Lima - 27, 28, 29, October, 2009 http://www.aibdaperu.org/ CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS The Inter-American Association of Librarians and Agricultural Information Specialists, is pleased to invite all the professionals related to the management of agricultural and environment information, to participate in the fifteenth Edition of the Inter-American Meeting for Librarians and Agricultural Information Specialists Meeting to be held at the National Library of Peru, Lima, on 27th-29th October 2009. TOPICS 1.) Open Access to information in Agricultural Innovation in Latin and North America State of the Art - Research and Analysis. Promotion of Open Access movement (OA), applied to institutions around the world, such as FAO, focusing on the effort to reduce the access barriers to information. 2.) Perspectives on Open Access and Technologies for Information Management Exchange among creators, managers and users of information the technological possibilities for transferring information through Digital repositories, under quality standards for analysis and dissemination. 3.) Professional-Social Networks and Local Information Systems Emphasize the impact of OA movement in Latin America and North America, under Public information Policies, Local Information Systems, Tele-Centers and Specialist Management. Guarantee the multiple and intellectual property on scientific and ancestral knowledge in agricultural sciences through public and ethics information resources. 4.) Other issues and topics related, e.g. difficulties in accessing to agricultural or environmental information PRESENTING PROPOSALS FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS * The deadline for submitting the abstract along with complete author's details is by April 1st, 2009 for communications and May 1st, 2009 for posters * Abstracts (500 words minimum, maximum 900) must be sent by e-mail to aibdaperu(a)gmail.com and / or ceaibda2006(a)yahoo.es. * Must include a provisional title which clearly identifies the content, stating the main topic of the work * It can be in Spanish, Portuguese or English. * The author(s) should indicate personal full contact details and include summary curriculum vitae with the abstract Once reviewed, selected abstracts will be published in mid-April 2009 for Communications and in mid-May 2009 for Posters ELECTION OF ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS The work proposed will be reviewed by the XV International RIBDA 2009 Academic Committee, under the following criteria: * Contribution to the conference objectives, addressing the themes proposed * Originality and validity of the analysis method, tools used and results obtained * Inclusive works on ancient knowledge, capturing their best practices * Scientific Consistency, clarity, simplicity and cleanliness in divulging the results. We are looking forward to see you in XV RIBDA 2009! http://www.aibdaperu.org/ Imma Subirats On behalf of the RIBDA 2009 Organising Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Memory of the World Programme - Awareness Survey 2009 <http://www.interpares.org/unesco/awareness_survey.cfm>
by Puna Das 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

Memory of the World Programme - Awareness Survey 2009 <http://www.interpares.org/unesco/awareness_survey.cfm> This survey is intended for library, archives and museum specialists, as well as anyone interested in preserving documentary heritage. Through its Memory of the World programme, UNESCO aims to promote preservation of, and disseminate information regarding, documentary heritage found in archival holdings and library and museum collections worldwide. The Programme includes national / regional committees, which help to initiate and support nominations within their respective regions. The Memory of the World Registers list documentary heritage of recognized world significance assessed on the basis of specific criteria outlined in the UNESCO Memory of the World General guidelines to safeguard documentary heritage. The purpose of this survey is to increase and assess awareness of the Programme and to encourage nominations to the Memory of the World Registers. UNESCO hopes to use feedback from this survey to further develop the Memory of the World Programme. The deadline for the survey is 30 April 2009. It can also be downloaded as a word document from <http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/28296/12344331753UNESCOQuestionnaire_F…> to be filled in and returned to: j.springer(a)unesco.org Fill in the form online: http://www.interpares.org/unesco/awareness_survey.cfm ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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useful link to all Professionals
by arun mlisc 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

Dear all, A few days back I go through the one useful link for Information and the link integrated with Encyclopaedia, Dictionary, Thesaurus, Slide shows and etc. I hope its quite useful to our professionals and every ones, for that link please click on http://www.infoplease.com With regards, -- Arun kumar .D LIM Trainee, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Inst. of Science, Bangaloore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regional Workshops on Koha organised by DELNET
by Sangeeta Kaul 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

delnet announces Regional Workshops on on Koha - An Open-Source Integrated Library System (ILS) : An Ideal Opportunity for Libraries from March 16-18, 2009 at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Majhitar, Sikkim March 25-27, 2009 at DELNET, New Delhi Participation Fee (For India and SAARC countries) : Member Institutions of DELNET Rs 3000 per delegate (25% discount on participation fee of more than one delegate from the same organisation) Non-Member Institutions of DELNET Rs 3500 per delegate (25% discount on participation fee of more than one delegate from the same organisation) Participants from North-East Institutions Rs 1500 per delegate Accommodation charges extra. Detailed Brochure available at www.delnet.nic.in For further details write to : Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager & Workshop Coordinator DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 32471010, 32471011 Fax: 91-11-26741122 Mobile : 09810329992 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in Mr Sudhir Kumar Jena Librarian and Workshop Coordinator Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology Rangpo, East Sikkim Majhitar-737132 Sikkim Tel : 91-03592-246220, 09434864701 Email: librariansmit(a)gmail.com Web : www.smit.smu.edu.in _______________________________________________________________________________ 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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National Workshop on KOHA
by Dr. K M Haneefa 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

Dear All, [Apologies for seeing this message more than once] Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in association with C H M K Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Workshop on Integrated Library Automation Package Koha scheduled to be held on 20-21 March 2009, at the INFONET Centre, University of Calicut. The purpose of the Workshop is to familiarize the participants with the open source KOHA software developed by Katipo Communications, New Zealand. KOHA is considered as a highly sophisticated Integrated Library System (ILS) in the open source domain which offers full featured ILS including OPAC, circulation, cataloguing, acquisitions, serials control etc. Objectives: • To introduce the LINUX operating system to the LIS professionals. • To acquaint the participants with the installation of KOHA. • To provide extensive hands on training to the participants so as to enable them to work independently. Target Audience The Workshop will be of immense benefit to LIS professionals working in any type of library. The number of participants is restricted to 30 and admission will be strictly on a first-come-first-served basis. Extensive practical sessions/hands on training, enriched with interactive sessions will be the hallmark of the programme. Workshop Faculty The Workshop will be handled by experts with extensive practical experience in LINUX and KOHA. Participation Fee The Participation Fee for the Workshop is Rs.300 per participant. The fee covers the cost of course material, lunch and tea. The fee should be paid in the form of Demand Draft or local Cheque drawn in favour of Workshop Director, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut, Calicut University P.O., PIN-673 535, Kerala. After Workshop Technical Support DLISc., University of Calicut will be pleased to offer the technical support to libraries after the workshop for installation, maintenance, database migration etc. You are welcome to write to us for details. Application The Application should be made in the format given along with this brochure. The filled up application along with the DD/Cheque should reach to the Workshop Director on or before 10th March 2009. Contact Details Dr. Jalaja V. Workshop Director Reader and Head Department of Library and Information Science University of Calicut Calicut University P.O., PIN-673 535, Kerala, Phone: 9847527564 Coordinators Dr. T A Abdul Azeez University Librarian (i/c), University of Calicut, Phone: 9447332612 T.M. Vasudevan Lecturer, Department of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Phone :9446418742 Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science University of Calicut, E-mail: hanee4u(a)gmail.com, Phone: 9895622811 NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON KOHA March 20-21, 2009 REGISTRATION FORM Name (Dr/Prof/Ms/Mr) Designation Institution Postal Address City State Phone with STD Mobile Email Highest Qualification Other Qualifications Workshop Fee Rs. Payment Details Draft/Cheque No: Date: Signature of the Participant Date ________________________________ Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, KERALA, INDIA Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144 * 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u(a)gmail.com

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LIS Links Launched Free SMS Alert for LIS related information for the Indian
by Badan Barman 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

Dear forum members, In my earlier post to the forum, some information are omitted, due to my own negligence. Here is the complete massage. >From now onwards LIS Links members and subscriber can get free SMS Alert from the following LIS related blogs. (Title and Dates only). Jobs in LIS in India: http://lisjob. blogspot. com/<http://lisjob.blogspot.com/> Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Refresher Courses in LIS in India: http://lisseminar. blogspot. com/ <http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/> Latest Happenings and Contemporary Issues in LIS: http://lislatest. blogspot. com/ <http://lislatest.blogspot.com/> Awards, Prizes, Scholarships or Fellowships in LIS: http://lisscholarsh ip.blogspot. com/ <http://lisscholarship.blogspot.com/> Admission Notice for Courses in LIS in India: http://liscourse. blogspot. com/ <http://liscourse.blogspot.com/> Indian Library and Information Science Book Review: http://lisbr. blogspot. com/ <http://lisbr.blogspot.com/> Reports of Seminars, Conferences and Workshops in LIS in India: http://lisreport. blogspot. com/ <http://lisreport.blogspot.com/> For SMS subscription please a) Visit the blog you are interested. b) Look at the left hand side bar of the blog and click on "Receive SMS an alert when new content is published on this site for free". c) Follow the instruction, the system specifies. Or Send: JOIN Jobs_in_LIS_in_India to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Seminars_in_LIS_in_India to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Latest_Happenings_in_LIS to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Awards_in_LIS to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Admission_Notice_In_LIS to 9870807070 Send: JOIN LIS_Book_Review to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Seminars_Reports_LIS to 9870807070 Also don't forget to join us over: LIS Links: Connecting LIS Professional in India: http://lislinks. ning.com/ <http://lislinks.ning.com/> 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

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Using Knowledge to Improvement Development Effectiveness
by Shriram Pandey 16 Feb '09

16 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues, In 1996 the World Bank committed itself to becoming a "global knowledge bank," using knowledge to improve the development effectiveness of its work. In fiscal 2008, the Bank reiterated its focus on knowledge and learning, naming it as one of its six strategic directions. This evaluation focuses on two of the analytical and advisory activities through which the Bank provides knowledge to its client countries: economic and sector work (ESW) and non-lending technical assistance (TA). The full article (executive summary) is available at : http://siteresources.worldbank.org/EXTECOSECWOR/Resources/exec_summary.pdf --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - MLIS(BHU), IKM(IISc), UGC-NET (JRF) 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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Two Day National Conference at Wardha
by Ajay Kamble 14 Feb '09

14 Feb '09

Lok Shikshan Prasarak Mandal, Wardha's Lok Mahavidyalaya has organised Two Day UGC sponsored National Conference on "Modernisation of College Library Services and Re-orientation" on 28th Feb - 1st March, 2009 at Sane Guruji Granthalaya Hall, Lok Mahravidyalaya, Bachelor Road, Wardha - 442 001. Registration Fees : Rs. 300 (It includes Accomodation, Conference Kit and Food) Rs. 200(for students) Last date of Paper Submission : 15th February 2009. Send your paper at : Pushapa_Imv(a)rediffmail.com -- 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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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON FREE AND OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE
by utpal pal 14 Feb '09

14 Feb '09

A National Workshop on Free and open source software jointly organized by Central library, Burdwan University & The Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (IETE), Burdwan Sub Centre is going to be held on and from 20-22 February 09 at the Central Library, The University of Burdwan. * *Prof. Debesh Das, MIC IT, Govt. of West Bengal has inaugurate the workshop. Prof Nandini Mukherjee, Dept of Computer Science & Engg., Jadavpur University, Kolkata-32 & Secretary Institute of Open Technology & Application , West Bengal , delivered the key note address at the workshop. Intending candidates are requested to see university website( www.buruniv.ac.in <http://mail.google.com/mail/www.buruniv.ac.in>) for detailed information and confirm their participation on and before 18th February, 2009. Regards, Utpal Pal palutpal(a)gmail.com <http://mail.google.com/mail/palutpal@gmail.com> Junior Librarian Dr. B.C.Roy Engineering College Durgapur – 713206 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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HSSC Advt. No.2/2009 for various posts for Librarian
by Anita�Vashistha 14 Feb '09

14 Feb '09

11 February, 2009 HSSC Advt. No.2/2009 for various posts Haryana Staff Selection Commission (HSSC) Bays No. 67-70, Sector-2, Panchkula-134151 Adv. No. 2/2009 *Closing date for receipt of applications in the Commission's office : 10/03/2009 * Applications are invited through Registered Post by Haryana SSC for the under mentioned posts on the prescribed application form. The candidates should specify on the top of the envelope the word - Advt. No., Name and Category of the post applied for : Urban Local Bodies Junior Engineer (Civil) : 59 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000, Age : 17-40 years *Librarian for various Municipal Committees : 12 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years *Building Inspector for various Municipal Committees : 72 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years Land Officer for various Municipal Committees : 03 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years Sanitary Inspector for various Municipal Committees : 29 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.4000-6000, Age : 17-40 years Electrician : 03 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.3050-4590, Age : 17-40 years Light Inspector for various Municipal Committees : 10 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.3050-4590, Age : 17-40 years Health Department Operation Theatre Assistant : 05 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.4000-6000, Age : 17-40 years Ophthalmic Assistant : 13 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years PWD B&R Department Junior Engineer (Civil) : 91 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000, Age : 17-40 years Junior Engineer (Electrical) : 16 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000, Age : 17-40 years Assistant Draftsman (Mechanical) : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years Transport Department Haryana Motor Vehicle Inspector : 38 posts, Pay Band : Rs.9300-34800 with a start at Rs.10230+Grade Pay Rs.3600, Age : 18-40 years Transport Sub-Inspector : 39 posts, Pay Band: Rs.5200-2020 with a start of Rs.5680+Grade Pay Rs.1900, Age : 18-40 years Agriculture Department, Haryana Sectional Officer (Geology) : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 18-40 years Junior Scientific Assistant : 09 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.4000-6000, Age : 17-40 years Laboratory Assistant : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.3050-4590, Age : 18-40 years Haryana Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited Junior Scale Stenographer : 36 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-8000, Age : 18-40 years Steno Typist : 10 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.4000-6000, Age : 18-40 years Lab Technician : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.4625-7250, Age : 18-40 years Pharmacist : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-8000, Age : 18-40 years Hindi Translator : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5450-8000, Age : 18-40 years Editing Assistant : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000, Age : 18-40 years Haryana Urban Development Authority Tracer (Engineering Wing) : 03 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.3200-4900, Age : 17-40 years Tracer (T&C Wing) : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.3200-4900, Age : 17-40 years Assistant Draftsman (T&C Wing) : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years Steno-Typist : 06 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.3050-4590+Rs.100 Spl. Pay, Age : 17-40 years Account Assistant : 11 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years Accountant : 03 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.6500-9900, Age : 17-40 years Junior Engineer (Civil) : 06 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000, Age : 17-40 years Junior Engineer (Horticulture) : 03 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000, Age : 17-40 years Architectural Assistant : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.6500-9900 + Rs.100 Spl. Pay, Age : 17-40 years Senior Scale Stenographer : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.5000-7850, Age : 17-40 years Junior Scale Stenographer : 91 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.4000-6000, Age : 17-40 years *Fee: *Fee at the following rates should be deposited in the Haryana Govt. Treasury under the head "0051 - H.P.S.C.-(103)-Staff Selection Commission, Haryana- Application fee and other receipts" *General- Rs.150/- for all the posts having pay scale more or Rs.4000-6000 and Rs.100/- for the posts having less pay scale to Rs.4000-6000 SC/BC/ ESM/ PH candidates of Haryana- Rs.35/- for for all the posts having pay scale more or Rs.4000-6000 and Rs.25/- for the posts having less pay scale to Rs.4000-6000 * No concession of fee for SC/BC/ESM from other states. Candidates from outside will be treated as General and should send fee by Postal Order which should be in the favour of "Secretary, Haryana Staff Selection Commission" payable Panchkula. Reservation and Age relaxation as per Govt. orders. How to apply : Application forms complete in all respect - only one form should be filled by the candidate - in their own handwriting in capital letters and signed in the specified space should be sent only *through Registered Post to the Secretary, Haryana Staff Selection Commission, Bay No 67-70, Sector-2, Panchkula-134151. All the column of the application form should be filled in. The last date is 10/03/2009.* Detailed scanned advertisement is available at file named *_Hssc-02-09-Jobs.jpg _at the website http://sites.google.com/site/sarkari-naukri. *Application Form is separately also available at* http://governmentjob.googlepages.com/HaryanaSSCForm.pdf Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. --------------------------------------------- Napino Auto & Electronics Ltd, Gurgaon, India !-- Virus-Free Mail Using AntiVirus for IQ Mail & QuickHeal Engine --!

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Procedure to join Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle
by Ajay Kamble 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Dear Library Professionals, Many queries come to us asking the procedure of taking the membership of MLOSC. The procedure is as follows : For Free Membership of the Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle... All you need is a gmail account... if not create an Gmail account first... Then go to www.mlsc.co.nr. Direct link is there on homepage of www.mlsc.co.nr for membership.. by clicking on it, u are directed to our google group where u have to click on the "apply for membership". Here, It will ask you all your details... *Dont forget to put your details there.... Remember its important*... then wait for moderator approval.... All applications are approved the same or the next day, if all the information needed is provided... -- 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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Nasa opens up space image library
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Dear Friends, Nasa opens up space image library Historic Photgraphs, film and Videos are available to the public http://www.iwr.co.uk/information-world-review/news/2222568/nasa-opens-space… Nasa is to make its huge collection of historic photographs, film and video available to the public for the first time. A partnership with the non-profit Internet Archive will see 21 major Nasa imagery collections merged into a single searchable online resource. The launch is the first step in a five-year partnership that will add millions of images and thousands of hours of video and audio content, with enhanced search and viewing capabilities and new user features. Over time, the integration of Nasaimages.org will become more seamless and comprehensive with the main Nasa site. New resource also will enable the agency to digitise and preserve historical content now not available on the internet for future generations. The content of the site covers all the diverse activities of America's space programme, including imagery from the Apollo missions, Hubble Space Telescope views of the universe and experimental aircraft past and present. 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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NASA Spacelink
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Dear Friends, NASA Spacelink and other information providers across NASA are moving content into the NASA home page. The NASA home page is now the best place to find the type of content you have come to expect from Spacelink. The Spacelink team looks forward to serving you through NASA's premier Web site. www.nasa.gov. This is the beginning point to explore NASA on the Web. Here one can see the showcased initiatives and the find breaking news. For NASA Educational news and initiatives seperate NASA home pages are available. They are For Educator For Students For NASA Kids' Club 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. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Unesco TTT in Informatin Literacy Workshop
by Indira 13 Feb '09

13 Feb '09

Dear Professionals, You can download " <http://www.albertkb.nl/mediapool/60/608240/data/How_to_Create_an_Institutio nal_Infolit_Program.zip> How to Create an Institutional Information Literacy Program" used for the UNESCO Training The Trainers in Information Literacy workshop, relevant course materials and End reports from: http://www.albertkb.nl/pageID_5366125.html Regards, Indira ---------------------------------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India

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Romeo has reached 500 publisher
by Mallikarjun 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Dear All. ROMEO has reached 500 publisher policies on self archiving. link to the news http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/news/romeo500.htm Visit ROMEO for details http://www.sherpa.ac.uk/romeo/ Its shows the growing popularity of Open Access. thanks ________________________________________________________________:-) Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library IIM, Ahemadabad ...The Future is here, Its just unevenly distributed..... http://curiouslib.blogspot.com/ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/

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BUACLA Membership Form
by Ajay Kamble 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Dear All, To take the membership of Bombay University Affiliated College Librarians Association, you can download the application form from www.mlsc.co.nr => BUACLA NEWS page. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202

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Workshop on Engineering Librarianship
by Mailing List Admin 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Date: Thu, 12 Feb 2009 16:27:49 +0530 (IST) Gangadhar KC <gangadhar67(a)yahoo.com> Dear LIS�Professionals, We are conducting a 3-Days workshop on "Engineering Librarianship (ELS)-2009: Perspectives & Future" from 26th to 28th February, 2009. In this workshop, the resource persons will address issues on Trends & Challenges in Engineering Libraries, Networking of Libraries, Resource sharing through Consortia, AICTE Norms, and ICT fundamentals including DSpace installation-practical session. Participation fees:� Rs.500/- Last Day for Submission of application: 21st �Feb, 2009 Intimation of Acceptance: 24th �February 2009 REGISTRATION FORM � Workshop on Engineering Librarianship (ELS):2009 Perspectives & Futures To, The Principal, NMIT, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. From: Name of the Delegate: Designation: Mailing Address: E-mail: Date & DD No. for Rs. 500/- Signature of Participant: Date & Seal of Sponsoring Authority� � Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Gangadhar K.C. Senior Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. Ph:080-2856 3616, 5768 4111 Res:080-27627123 Cell: 93798 35009 / 99865 03441

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National Conference on Public Libraries
by Byanktesh Narain Singh 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

*Conference Announcement and Call for Papers* *Role of Public Libraries in the * *Emerging Knowledge Society in India* National Conference on Public Libraries 1- 3 April 2009 *Venue* India International Centre 40, Max Mueller Marg Lodhi Estate New Delhi-110003 * *Organized by *Librarians Cultural Forum* *&* *India International Centre* * * *Introduction* * * *For long public libraries have been meeting the educational, informational, and recreational needs of the people of all ages in the community. However, in the context of emerging era of knowledge society, the public libraries have arrived at a critical moment in their services. The key issue is - could public libraries be incorporated as key players in knowledge society. In the perception of general public, public libraries have traditionally been recognized as centres of popular reading materials, popular reference materials for community and business, or community information centres or community activities centres. But rarely public libraries have been considered and evaluated as serious centres for life long learning or self directed learning utilizing new technologies. In the context of emerging era of knowledge society, the need of the hour is to make public libraries as vibrant centres of learning and communication and as community hubs for people to access networked information. The public libraries need to complement formal education system by providing a resource base and to emerge as platform for public to participate in lifelong learning. Investment in human capital is foundation of success in knowledge-based global economy in this century. Thus, public libraries need to look for opportunities and services to facilitate life long learning. *The conference is going to provide a good opportunity to all stakeholders to discuss and debate the kind of issues that Indian public libraries are going to deal with in the context of knowledge based society in the next couple of years. *Conference Objectives* The purpose of this conference is to provide a platform to all stakeholders in public libraries to enable them to discuss and debate the current and emerging public library roles, evaluate the strengths and weakness of the public library system and the public libraries, and assess their preparedness to provide new services and facilities in the context of emerging knowledge society. The major objectives of the conference will be as follows: · To discuss the role of public libraries in the knowledge society · To discuss and plan library collections, services, and facilities for life long learning · To identify education and training needs of in-service public library staff · To discuss rural libraries issues in the context of information society · To discuss issues and plan strategies for implementing new roles and services * * *Major Themes * * * - Planning Public Library Growth and Development - Public Library Linkages with Academic and Special Libraries - Rural libraries: Need services growth and development- issues and strategies - Public Library Performance and Evaluation Issues and Strategies - Education and Training Issues and Strategies for the benefit of In-service staff - Collection Development Issues - Best Library Practices, Standards and Guidelines - Personnel Management Models - Public Library System/Services in North East Region. - Public Library Legislation – Need and Critical Evaluation of the Existing Legislation. - National Library Mission: Roles, Functions and Organizational Structure *Call for Papers* Conference invites original papers of quality on case studies on public libraries, cutting-edge technologies, state-of-the- art, etc. on the theme and sub-themes of the conference. The last date for receiving the contributed papers is March 10, 2009. The authors may intimate their intention to contribute the paper by email to the *Organising Secretary* latest by February 28, 2009. The contributed papers will be peer reviewed by the editorial committee and its decision to accept the paper for the conference volume shall be final and binding on the contributors. The contributed paper should be confined to 2000-2500 words printed on A4 size page in 11 point type size with 1.5 line spacing. A copy of the paper may also be sent by email to the *Organizing Secretary*alongwith the hardcopy addressed to the *Chairman* of the Organising Team. The hardcopy of the paper should be submitted alongwith authorization for editing the manuscript and also that the paper is original and does not violet provisions of the copyright law. The draft of the authorization letter will be sent to the author intending to contribute the paper. The drawings and diagrams and tables should be clearly drawn. Maps if any would need the approval of Surveyor General of India. *Accommodation* Efforts would be made to arrange accommodation for participants on demand in guest houses of universities and government institutions within Delhi. The participant will have to pay separately for accommodation and boarding. Double bed room tariff varies from Rs 600 to Rs 1200. Request for reservation will be entertained on advance payment by 10th March, 2009. *Registration* Registration for the conference opens on February 6, 2009*. *Registration charges will be as follows: Institutional participants Rs 2500/- Individual participants Rs 1500/- Senior citizens, Bonafide Students of Lib. & Info. Sc. Rs 1500/- Library Cultural Forum members Rs 1500/- The registration fee includes Conference Kit, Working Lunch and Tea. Please send payment by Cross Cheque/ DD payable in Delhi in favour of *Librarians Cultural Forum.* Please mail your confirmation to attend the Conference to the Organizing Secretary Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi, Delhi narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com F*or further details please contact:* * *Organizing Secretary: Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University Library System, Central Library, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 Email: narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com. Phone: 27667185; Mob: 9868288216 Chairman of the Organising Team: Prof. J.L. Sardana, Former Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi, Delhi Email: libforum(a)yahoo.co.in jlsardana02(a)yahoo.com Sushma Zutshi, Librarian, India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, Lodhi Estate Tel. 011-24619431, Email: sushmaz25(a)hotmail.com * * *Role of Public Libraries in the * *Emerging Knowledge Society in India* * * *National Conference on Public Libraries* 1 - 3 April 2009 Venue: India International Centre, New Delhi *Registration Form* * * *Participant's Name:*____________________________________________________ * * *Designation :* _____________________________________ * * *Name and Address of the Institution_______________________________________ *______________________________________________________________________ * * *Tel: ( O)* *(R) e-mail: * Do you require accommodation during the Conference? Yes / No If Yes, please contact us by March 10, 2009 *Demand Draft ( **Payable to Librarians Cultural Forum) **No. * _________________*Drawn on__*___________________ *Amount Rs.*______________ *Date *_____________________ *Signature* Post this form to Organizing Secretary: Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University Library System, Central Library, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 Email: narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com Phone: 27667185; Mob: 9868288216 * * -- Dr. B. N. Singh S. Librarian National Museum Institute (Deemed University) Janpath New Delhi 110011 Tel. 011-23012988 (M) 9312919313 Email: byanktesh(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library posts in JNU
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian and Professional Assistant in JNU, New Delhi<http://lisjob.blogspot.com/2009/02/deputy-librarian-assistant-librarian.html> Last Date: 09-03-2009 Deputy Librarian (1-UR), Assistant Librarian(2-UR, 1-OBC) and Professional Assistant(3-UR, 1-SC) in JNU, New Delhi. URL of Job Posting Site: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Career/Advt_Feb10.doc -- Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Deptt. of Library & Information Science. Arts Block, Gauhati University. Guwahati- 781014 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388 -- 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 Librarians
by Ajay Kamble 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

1. Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Finolex Academy of Management and Technology, Ratnagiri. Applications with full details should reach the Secretary, Hope Foundation, Finolex Academy of Management and Technology, P-60, P-60/1, MIDC, Mirjole, Ratnagiri - 415639 on or before 25th Feb. 2009. for more details visit www.famt.ac.in 2. Vacancy for the post of Librarian at M.P.S.P.S. College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mumbai. Applications with full details should reach the President, Uttar Bhartiya Sangh's Mahendra Pratap Sharada Prasad Singh college of Arts, Commerce and Science, Plot No. 629/1243, Behind Teachers Colony, Bandra (E), Mumbai - 400 051 on or before 25th Feb. 2009. for more details visit www.famt.ac.in -- 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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Library Autoamtion
by binu david 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues Do any friends have a sample copy of proposal on library automation done for any libraries. If yes please mail me. Its very urgent. Thanking you Sincerely Binu David N J College Palghat Kerala -- ______________________________________________ IndiaInfo Mail - the free e-mail service with a difference! www.indiainfo.com Check out our value-added Premium features, such as an extra 20MB for mail storage, POP3, e-mail forwarding, and ads-free mailboxes!

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Open Source Help
by Raj K Bhardwaj 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Professional friends , Open Source Softwares are playing tremendous role in the development of Library and Information Centres , but many of our professionals friends facing difficulty to install and customize these software , so any professional friend in the region of Punjab and Haryana if need any kind of help in this concern i.e install , administer and customize these softwares such as : Dspace , Greenstone Newgenlib Joomla Koha Openbiblio can contact me, i would feel delighted to assist in this concern with regards Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Hon'ble Judges Library High Court of Punjab and Haryana Chandigarh 09888379689 -- http://raajchd.googlepages.com/home " There is a difference between an objective and actions. Unless you understand your objective, you will be wasting your time in actions. Know your objective first " – Swami Vivekananda -- 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 Librarians
by Ajay Kamble 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

1. Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management. Applications with full details should reach the PRINCIPAL, Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandal's Usha Pravin Gandhi College of Management, Bhakti Vedant Swami Marg, North-South Road No. 1, Vile Parle(West), Mumbai - 400 056 on or before 25 February, 2009. 2. Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre.. Applications with full details should reach the PRINCIPAL, Sandip Foundation's Sandip Institute of Technology and Research Centre, Mahiravani, Nashik -422213 on or before 25 February, 2009. -- 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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Indian Open Source Software for E-learning
by ramesh chander 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Dear Colleagues, IIT Kanpur has developed an Open-source, Freeware E-learning Platform that is available to all for enhancing existing learning environments in their institutions through their campus networks. http://home.iitk.ac.in/~ynsingh/tool/brihaspati.shtml<http://home.iitk.ac.in/%7Eynsingh/tool/brihaspati.shtml> The tool for virtual classroom is called "Brihaspati" and it is open source software that could be used by any university. One can also modify it and use it in domains like Human Resource Development and e-Governance. This tool is listed on sourceforge.net. See url http://sourceforge.net/projects/brihaspati With Regards, Romesh Chander Sharma 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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REFRESHER COURSE
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 12 Feb '09

12 Feb '09

Dear professionals, The next batch refresher course in LIS is scheduled from 8.5.2009 to 28.5.2009 by the Academic staff college of University of Kerala. Those who wish to participate may contact the Director, Academic Staff College, University of Kerala or vist the web address www.ugcasc.keralauniversity.edu. email ascunike(a)yahoo.com Dr. A.Gopikuttan Head Dept of Library and Information Science University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram-34 Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/

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