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OA Educational resources from Univ Calif., Berkeley
by Mailing List Manager 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Date: Sat, 30 Sep 2006 19:55:39 +0100 (BST) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> >From Francis Muguet of ENSTA. A new step for Open Educationnal Resources Video, for sure... with Google ??? that is probably going to be discussed at the "e-learning" WSIS action line meeting at UNESCO in October ? http://video.google.com/ucberkeley.html http://www.berkeley.edu/news/media/releases/2006/09/26_google.shtml

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Scholarly Communication in Engineering Blog
by Mailing List Manager 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 15:28:58 +0100 (BST) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> --- Jay Bhatt <jay_bhatt_98(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > The Engineering Libraries Division > <http://eld.lib.ucdavis.edu/> of > the American Society for Engineering Education > <http://www.asee.org/> > has recently created a blog on the Scholarly > Communication in > Engineering. > > To access, go to: Scholarly Communication in > Engineering > <http://eldsc.library.cornell.edu/> > > Any suggestions, ideas and projects dealing with > Scholarly Communication > in Engineering, please send them to me at > bhattjj(a)drexel.edu > <mailto:bhattjj@drexel.edu> > > Looking forward to see your feedback and ideas to > promote awareness > about scholarly communication issues (such as Open > Access, Institutional > Repositories, publishing, etc) among scientists and > engineers, > > Sincerely, > > Jay > > Jay Bhatt > Information Services Librarian (Engineering) > Hagerty Library, Drexel University > TEL 215-895-1873 > AOL IM jaybhatt59 YAHOO IM jay_bhatt_98 > EMAIL bhattjj(a)drexel.edu <mailto:bhattjj@drexel.edu> >

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e-Bookstore, e-Reader Next Month
by Mailing List Manager 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Date: Thu, 28 Sep 2006 12:22:11 +0100 (BST) From: sandeep bhavsar <sandeep31581(a)yahoo.co.uk> Subject: e-Bookstore, e-Reader Next Month Dear all Sony is reportedly going to launch an electronic bookstore on the Internet and start selling a device that displays e-books purchased from the store, starting October 1 this year. For details, visit, http://www.techtree.com/techtree/jsp/article.jsp?article_id=76181&cat_id=643 Kind Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W). 400601 email : sandeep(a)vpmthane.org Mobile : 09870484626

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Condolence Meeting - Prof. N.B. Pangannaya
by mkumbar＠lisc.uni-mysore.ac.in 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

I am sad to inform you the unfortunate demise of Prof. N.B. Pangannaya, Retired Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore on October 1, 2006 around 4.30 pm. A condolence meeting in this regard is organised at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore today at 4 PM. I am to inform you that you may send your condolence message to me immediately which will be communicated to the gathering and to the family of Prof. N.B. Pangannaya. Dr. Mallinath Kumbar Reader and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Mobil: 9844355929

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Position Announcement - Assistant Librarian
by Aman Jha 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Dear all We want to recruit Assistant Librarian for CII-Central Library (Gurgaon). We are looking for following profile. Qualification and Experience - M.A.(Economics) - MLIS - Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking - 2/3 years experience of working in a special library (Social Science) Age - 30 years Required skills - Good Computer/IT skills - Good communication skills - Good Cataloguing and Classification skills - Good library marketing skills - Knowledge management skills - Database search and retreval skills Job Responsibilities: - Query handling from Staff and Members - Knowledge management coordinator - Database (CMIE) Search and Retrieval - Technical processing of the documents - Bringing out Monthly Alerts - Subscription and circulation management - Library website management Interested candidates may send their resume to library(a)ciionline.org. Salary will match industry standard. Thanks and regards, Aman Jha Confederation of Indian Industry Plot No 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Sector 18, Gurgaon - 122015 (Haryana) http://www.ciionline.org DISCLAIMER:The information in this message may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message from your system. Any unauthorised use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Any information in this message that does not relate to official business shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Confederation of Indian Industry.

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NACLIS 2007
by Puna Das 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Sri Lanka Library Association National Conference on Library and Information Studies (NACLIS 2007) Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-9 March 2007 Call for Papers/Participation General Theme: Information Management in the Digital Environment The Sri Lanka Library Association (SLLA) invites members, practitioners, academics and other interested parties to participate in the National Conference on Library and Information Studies to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka, 8-9 March 2007. The main objective of this conference is to provide an ideal forum to the library professionals and information providers to come together and interact on subjects of mutual interest, leading to the professional development of the information community in the country. Although the SLLA is particularly interested in papers on the main theme, following sub themes will also be considered · Digital Library Initiatives: Concepts, Policies, Plans, Services, Achievements, Expectations, Lessons Learnt · Promoting the implementation of Open Access · Institutional Repositories: policies, implementation issues, technologies · Libraries and Life Long Learning · Community Information Services in the Digital Environment · Library Co-operation and Networking in the Digital Era The SLLA wishes to receive expressions of interest from potential presenters on the above themes and encourage submissions on practical rather than theoretical aspects of the themes. The intention is for members of the information community to have a chance to hear about ‘best practices’ that is emerging within the country/region. Papers may address policy or practice, technology applications, case studies or principles involved in. 1. The deadline for submitting a detailed, one-page abstract and full author details is 15 November 2006. Selection of papers is based on the abstract, and presenters will be informed of the outcome of the review panel by 15 December 2006 2. The full paper is due on 28 February 2007 and must be an original submission not published elsewhere 3. Both abstracts and full papers should be submitted by e-mail 4. Papers should be of 20 pages maximum, double spaced 5. Papers should be in English with a one-page abstract 6. 20 minutes will be allowed for a summary delivery of the paper in the Conference 7. The author(s) should indicate his/her personal full contact details and include summary curriculum vitae with the paper. Also, a digital photograph would be useful. Selection: Full abstracts (1 page, or at least 400 words) should be prepared indicating the purpose of the paper, methodology/approach, findings, research limitations, practical implications and original value of paper. Each abstract will be blind reviewed by a panel of experts. Late submissions will not be considered. Please send your abstract by 15 November 2006 to: NACLIS 2007 – Publication Officer (lilamani(a)mailcity.com) Registration: For details about the conference registration fee for all presenters and participants and other registration information, please refer to the conference website – http://www.slla.org.lk Sponsorship – Please contact – premila(a)ips.lk OR "Anton Nallathamby" <anallathamby(a)sl.asiafound.org> Premila Gamage Secretary - IFLA/RSCAO Vice-President - Sri Lanka Library Association Librarian Institute of Policy Studies 99, St. Michael's Road Colombo 3 Sri Lanka Phone: 94 11 2431368 Fax: 94 11 2431395 http://www.ips.lk __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://in.answers.yahoo.com/

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Revised message on genisis manual with right URL
by Rajan 03 Oct '06

03 Oct '06

Dear Friends, We are happy to inform that a draft Manual for Creation of Digital Archives has been put at http://www.kilaonline.org/html/library.htm to seek your response on its deformities such as grammatical/spelling mistakes, lack of clarity in expression, conceptual mistakes etc. so as to enable us to bring out the final copy without errors. The manual deals with creation of digital library equivalent archives with Winisis, GenisisWeb & GenisisCD, for less resourceful libraries in the developing countries. We have plan to add an annexure to the manual explaining the advance features of the Genisis software.Kindly inform us such innovative experiment you had done with Genisis so that we can add them to the new annexure. A web page containing links to the download sites of the software (winisis, genisis & apache) required for digital archiving of this sort will also be launched in our site for easier and convenient download by new user soon. Regards, K Rajasekharan Librarian Kerala Institute of Local administration Mulagunnathu Kavu Thrissur 680 581, Kerala State, India Email librariankila(a)hotmail.com Ph +91-487-2204097 Website www.kilaonline.org Dear Friends, We are happy to inform that a draft Manual for Creation of Digital Archives has been put at http://www.kilaonline.org/html/library.htm http://www.kilaonline.org/html/library.htm to seek your response on its deformities such as grammatical/spelling mistakes, lack of clarity in expression, conceptual mistakes etc. so as to enable us to bring out the final copy without errors. The manual deals with creation of digital library equivalent archives with Winisis, GenisisWeb & GenisisCD, for less resourceful libraries in the developing countries. We have plan to add an annexure to the manual explaining the advance features of the Genisis software. Kindly inform us such innovative experiment you had done with Genisis so that we can add them to the new annexure. A web page containing links to the download sites of the software (winisis, genisis & apache) required for digital archiving of this sort will also be launched in our site for easier and convenient download by new user soon. Regards, K Rajasekharan Librarian Kerala Institute of Local administration Mulagunnathu Kavu Thrissur 680 581, Kerala State, India Email mailto:librariankila@hotmail.com librariankila(a)hotmail.com Ph +91-487-2204097 Website http://www.kilaonline.org www.kilaonline.org

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Sad Demise of Prof. N.B. Pangannaya
by N.S. Harinarayana 02 Oct '06

02 Oct '06

Here is my tribute to my beloved teacher Prof. N. Balakrishna Pangannaya who died due to multiple organ failure on October 1, 2006. He was quite active and had no sign of any illness. He attended to the professional work at his office at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) even on the Friday, September 29, 2006. It is evident that he was contributing richly to the good cause of the profession till his last breath. NBP, as was called fondly by his students, was a teacher par-excellence. Like many of his students, his teachings have a great influence on my professional careers. What I like most in his teachings is his discussions on any topic based on logic and practical utility. He had excellent command over language and the subject. He had the ability to teach any difficult topic with great ease and make even the average students to understand the essence of the topic. His discourse on Information Processing and Retrieval (IPR) still rings in my ears. Prof. Pangannaya is one of the main pillars on which Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore was built. He served the Department for more than three decades. He joined the Department as Lecturer in early 1970s and retired in 2000. For a brief term in-between he served Mangalore University as librarian. I had the fortune of associating myself with him in developing self instructional materials (SIM) for BLISc and MLISc programs of KSOU. He had undergone severe stress during the process of developing the course. In fact, SIM development of MLISc course is half through and he was trying his best to complete the assignment by December this year. It goes to his credit that he alone, single handedly, was able to coordinate the design and development of SIMs both in English and Kannada for BLISc in a record time of just one and half years. It may be noted here this achievement is a record of its kind in KSOU. No other Department was able to develop the SIMs in both the languages. His contributions were recognized and acknowledged by Prof. Sudha Rao, the present Vice Chancellor of KSOU in her key note address during the MLISc contact program held recently. The Department of Library and Information Science has organized a condolence meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4 PM. It will be attended by his students and colleagues in and around Mysore. If you want to send your condolences it may be sent to me before 3 PM. I will pass on your message to the concerned for reading them during the meeting. I pray the Almighty to rest Prof. N.B. Pangannaya's soul in eternal peace. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 Here is my tribute to my beloved teacher Prof. N. Balakrishna Pangannaya who died due to multiple organ failure on October 1, 2006. He was quite active and had no sign of any illness. He attended to the professional work at his office at Karnataka State Open University (KSOU) even on the Friday, September 29, 2006. It is evident that he was contributing richly to the good cause of the profession till his last breath. NBP, as was called fondly by his students, was a teacher par-excellence. Like many of his students, his teachings have a great influence on my professional careers. What I like most in his teachings is his discussions on any topic based on logic and practical utility. He had excellent command over language and the subject. He had the ability to teach any difficult topic with great ease and make even the average students to understand the essence of the topic. His discourse on Information Processing and Retrieval (IPR) still rings in my ears. Prof. Pangannaya is one of the main pillars on which Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore was built. He served the Department for more than three decades. He joined the Department as Lecturer in early 1970s and retired in 2000. For a brief term in-between he served Mangalore University as librarian. I had the fortune of associating myself with him in developing self instructional materials (SIM) for BLISc and MLISc programs of KSOU. He had undergone severe stress during the process of developing the course. In fact, SIM development of MLISc course is half through and he was trying his best to complete the assignment by December this year. It goes to his credit that he alone, single handedly, was able to coordinate the design and development of SIMs both in English and Kannada for BLISc in a record time of just one and half years. It may be noted here this achievement is a record of its kind in KSOU. No other Department was able to develop the SIMs in both the languages. His contributions were recognized and acknowledged by Prof. Sudha Rao, the present Vice Chancellor of KSOU in her key note address during the MLISc contact program held recently. The Department of Library and Information Science has organized a condolence meeting on Tuesday, October 3, 2006 at 4 PM. It will be attended by his students and colleagues in and around Mysore. If you want to send your condolences it may be sent to me before 3 PM. I will pass on your message to the concerned for reading them during the meeting. I pray the Almighty to rest Prof. N.B. Pangannaya's soul in eternal peace. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393

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Open course ware in higher education
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Oct '06

02 Oct '06

Dear Prof. Vijay Kumar: Here is one more item from Peter Suber's blog. Openness in higher ed The October/November issue of Innovate is devoted to open source and open courseware in higher education. Although none of the articles focuses on OA to research literature, David Wiley has a section on it in his piece, Open Source, Openness, and Higher Education. How do we persuade Indian universities to make their courses available via open access course ware? They can make available not only textual material but also video of lectures as the University of california in Berkeley is doing. Best wishes. Arun ___________________________________________________________ All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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Commons of science
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Oct '06

02 Oct '06

Friends: Here is an interesting lead from Peter Suber's blog. Vision papers for science commons conference Twelve strong vision papers for the Commons of Science Conference (Washington, D.C., October 3-4, 2006) are now online. (Thanks to Peter Murray-Rust.) All are on open data, open access, or open science. Please look up: http://www.spatial.maine.edu/icfs/papers.html http://informationcommonsforscience.org/ ___________________________________________________________ To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. http://uk.security.yahoo.com

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open course ware
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Oct '06

02 Oct '06

Dear Prof. Vijay Kumar: Here are two items of interest from Prof. Peter Suber's blog. Arun More on PLoS ONE and Philica Alicia Chang, Online journals challenge scientific peer review, Mercury News, October 1, 2006. A glimpse at PLoS ONE and Philica, focusing more on their methods of peer review than on their access policies. New portal of open courses Open-Of-Course is a new portal for open courses. Since its launch in July 2006, it has posted 18 courses, some of them in more than one language. From the site: Here you will find a growing amount of free online courses and tutorials. By "free" we not only mean free as in "free beer" but also published as open content. Our focus is at the start mainly on open source software courses but as we grow more will be added. Our goal is to create a multilingual platform for free quality educational information. You can help realize this in several ways: * Tip us on free available courses and tutorials on the internet * Become a coordinator for your language section * Add free online courses or tutorials to our platform * Translate available courses into other languages... ___________________________________________________________ All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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Open access at CALTECH
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Sep '06

30 Sep '06

Friends: Caltech, home to many Nobel laureates and one of the world's leading research and higher education centres, is moving forward with progressive open access policies. Indeed, Caltech Library has digitized all faculty and student papers from 1914 onwards. When will Indian universities and research institutions adopt such progressive OA policies? Best wishes. Aru [Subbiah Arunachalam] OA at Caltech's CODA Growth of the CODA Repositories, Caltech Library Services News and Updates, September 15, 2006. (Thanks to STLQ.) Excerpt: The Caltech Collection of Online Digital Archives (CODA) has been receiving a lot of publicity in the Open Access Authoring @ Caltech blog site.... When asked to give a brief description of CODA, George Porter, a Technical Reference Librarian in the Sherman Fairchild Library for the last 9 years, first responded that CODA is a number of things. It is primarily a digital collection of all Caltech authored technical reports, books, conference papers, and oral histories from the Caltech archives, as well as a repository for Caltech dissertations and electronic theses (ETDs). The repository was launched in 2000, and as of 9/5/06 we have 2,884 dissertations on file. It has been mandatory, since 2003, for all graduate students to submit their theses electronically....[PS: Reluctantly cutting a photo of George Porter here.] George further notes a major benefit of having [open] access to Caltech authored research information is the visibility and easy access by multiple users to this data. Prior to this 24-hour-a-day on-line availability, only one hard copy of a paper was available, and it was kept filed away in the Archives. Library staff is currently involved in scanning all pre-2003 theses into CODA. Papers typed over 50 years ago can be digitally enhanced to be clearer than the originals. Geological maps can be saved in high-quality color, with the ability to zoom in and out.... Papers from as far back as 1914 have been scanned and stored in CaltechAUTHORS.... The Caltech community is truly benefited by having such a rich body of work accessible on-line. CODA not only allows students, faculty, and staff to view research material, but, almost by default, we are also able to read about our shared cultural history. Peter Suber: Congratulations to George, who was the most regular of my co-contributors here at OAN before I converted it to a solo blog in May 2006. ___________________________________________________________ The all-new Yahoo! Mail goes wherever you go - free your email address from your Internet provider. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html

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Need DDS contact details
by sankar 29 Sep '06

29 Sep '06

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Indian Pharmacy Journals
by Sheetal Tank 29 Sep '06

29 Sep '06

Dear Colleagues, I need the subscription details and contact addresses of some of the journals in the field of Pharmacy of Indian Origin.   We have started with the Diploma in Pharmacy Institute in our campus and I need the develop the library of the same.     Please help me. Regards, S.D. Tank Librarian AITS-DS, rajkot Dear Colleagues, I need the subscription details and contact addresses of some of the journals in the field of Pharmacy of Indian Origin. We have started with the Diploma in Pharmacy Institute in our campus and I need the develop the library of the same. Please help me. Regards, S.D. Tank Librarian AITS-DS, rajkot http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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Call for Papers for Dr. Ravinder N. Sharma Felicitation Volume
by Puna Das 29 Sep '06

29 Sep '06

CALL FOR PAPERS Dr. Ravinder N. Sharma Felicitation Volume Dr. Ravindra N. Sharma, Dean of the Library at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey (USA), is an outstanding Asian American library professional. Since last 30 years, he has worked in various capacities in a number of academic libraries in United States. Dr. Sharma earned a Masters in Arts (History) from the University of Delhi, India. He received his M.L.S. from North Texas State University, and was conferred Ph.D. in Information and Library Studies from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since 1982, he has presented 25 papers at various conferences and has served on more than 30 committees of ACRL and ALA. Dr Sharma has sustained a distinguished record of writing books and journal articles as well as presentations which have made Americans and others more aware of global issues in librarianship. He has served ALA, ACRL and the International Federation of Library Associations admirably by chairing and serving on many committees dealing with international issues. It was a great honor for the Librarians of color in North America that for the first time in the history of ACRL, the award for the year 2005 was given to Dr. Ravindra Nath Sharma for his significant contributions to the profession of academic librarianship. Dr Sharma is the only librarian of color to achieve this distinction so far. As tribute to this dedicated professional, his friends, colleagues and well wishers have proposed to bring out a festschrift volume in his honor on the topic: "Challenges for South Asian Resources & Information Services". The Felicitation Committee will highly appreciate if you kindly submit an article/research paper or your tributes/ comments for inclusion in this volume by 31 st October 2006. Following is a tentative table of contents: ·Library Services & Information Centers in South Asia ·Information Resources on South Asia- Printed, Online & Digital ·Problems in Collection Development in South Asian Studies- Bibliographical Resources, demise of South Asian Bibliographer, Bibliographical control of South Asian languages publications ·Issues of Cataloguing in South Asian Languages Material ·Education and Training for South Asian LIS professionals ·Role of South Asian Institutions- American Institutes of Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka etc ·South Asian Professional Associations- CONSALD, SALG, AAMES ·Information & Resource Sharing among South Asianists ·South Asian Collections and Library Services in USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Germany, Sweden and Others ·Future of South Asian Information Science & Services Contact: Rajwant Singh Chilana, Ph.D. Asso. Professor of Library Admn & South Asian Librarian University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Urbana, IL 61801, USA Tel: 217-333-2492 E-mail: rchilana(a)gmail.com http://www.slla.org.lk/CALL%20FOR%20PAPERS.htm __________________________________________________________ Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://in.answers.yahoo.com/

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Need for investment in Research Studies
by rupesh kumar 29 Sep '06

29 Sep '06

Need for research studies stressed (Deccan Herald, 29 Sep 2006) Bangalore, UNI: Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda on Thursday called for more investments in research studies at the university level as India was at the top in terms of growth and position in the global economy. Mr Pitroda addressing aKnowledge Summit here, said that there was a need for students to take up research in human sciences but the latest trend showed that they opted for high salaried jobs just after completing their degree courses. Even the best brains are busy solving the problems of the rich and not of the poor, he said. They are interested in developing latest watches for the rich and solving the problems of high class banks, he added. "Our scientists with global knowledge should concentrate on solving the problems of the poor and the down trodden to improve the quality of their life," he said. Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju in his inaugural address said India was well positioned to grab the opportunities and take up the challenges in the field of knowledge management. Rupesh Kumar A Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University a_rupeshkumar(a)yahoo.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://a.rupeshkumar.googlepages.com --------------------------------- Get your own web address for just $1.99/1st yr. We'll help. Yahoo! Small Business. (Deccan Herald, 29 Sep 2006) Bangalore, UNI: Knowledge Commission Chairman Sam Pitroda on Thursday called for more investments in research studies at the university level as India was at the top in terms of growth and position in the global economy. Mr Pitroda addressing aKnowledge Summit here, said that there was a need for students to take up research in human sciences but the latest trend showed that they opted for high salaried jobs just after completing their degree courses. Even the best brains are busy solving the problems of the rich and not of the poor, he said. They are interested in developing latest watches for the rich and solving the problems of high class banks, he added. "Our scientists with global knowledge should concentrate on solving the problems of the poor and the down trodden to improve the quality of their life," he said. Minister of State for Defence M M Pallam Raju in his inaugural address said India was well positioned to grab the opportunities and take up the challenges in the field of knowledge management. Rupesh Kumar A Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University mailto:a_rupeshkumar@yahoo.com a_rupeshkumar(a)yahoo.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://a.rupeshkumar.googlepages.com http://a.rupeshkumar.googlepages.com Get your own http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43290/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/domains web address for just $1.99/1st yr . We'll help. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=41244/*http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/ Yahoo! Small Business .

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Current awareness discovery tools
by vimal kumar 29 Sep '06

29 Sep '06

Dear Friends, Here is a useful guide " Current awareness discovery tools on the Internet" by Marcus Zillman. This guide is a very informative one and I hope that very useful for librarians while digging for information in the World Wide Web. http://virtualprivatelibrary.blogspot.com/Current%20Awareness%20Discovery%2… Marcus Zillman is the editor of Current Awareness Watch email newsletter. Best wishes, Vimal Kumar Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 vimal0212(a)yahoo.com --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Here is a useful guide " Current awareness discovery tools on the Internet" by Marcus Zillman. This guide is a very informative one and I hope that very useful for librarians while digging for information in the World Wide Web. http://virtualprivatelibrary.blogspot.com/Current%20Awareness%20Discovery%2… Marcus Zillman is the editor of Current Awareness Watch email newsletter. Best wishes, Vimal Kumar Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 vimal0212(a)yahoo.com Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman1/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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Need information about Librarians working in special institutions urgently
by Arunachalam Hariharan 28 Sep '06

28 Sep '06

Dear Professionals and friends, SALIS(Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) is going to organise an UNESCO sponsored one week Sub-National Workshop on Information Literacy Competency Development for Special Educators and Library Professionals at Chennai from 6th-10th Nov 2006. There is no participation and other fee for the selected candidates. Boarding and lodging also will be arranged. We are in the process of inviting/nominating thirty Librarians working in Special institutions for Physically challenged( Visually handicapped, deaf/blind, etc) institutions/organizations/schools /Colleges under Govt/NGO/Private sectors in the southern states such as Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry, Andaman Nicobar Islands and Tamilnadu. We are also collecting information about such special institutions and also Librarians working there. We have also collected addresses of special institutions. We found that qualified Librarians are working only in a few such institutions. We need more addresses of Librarians working in such special institutions immediately for selecting/nominating them. Therefore, we request you to kindly send name and addresses of Librarians working in such special institutions near to your place, etc if you know. Thanking you A.Hariharan SALIS (Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science ) B2-Solai Apartment (Opp to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road Chennai â 600 089 Salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Cell: 984160 1901 044-22522448, 42014772 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Digital archiving gains new tool -- Web Curator
by Indira K. 28 Sep '06

28 Sep '06

Dear Professionals, The National Library of New Zealand and the British Library have developed 'Web curator' tool that makes it easier to gather and store digital content. The new tool automates the process of harvesting online content and storing it. The Web curator tool will be available to other organisations as an open source release by the end of the year. Source: BBC News, 2006-09-26 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5382144.stm Indira Dear Professionals, The National Library of New Zealand and the British Library have developed 'Web curator' tool that makes it easier to gather and store digital content. The new tool automates the process of harvesting online content and storing it. The Web curator tool will be available to other organisations as an open source release by the end of the year. Source: BBC News, 2006-09-26 http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5382144.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/5382144.stm Indira

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ICSD-2007 : Submission Deadlines Extended
by Nabonita Guha 27 Sep '06

27 Sep '06

================================= Apologies, if you've received multiple copies ================================= INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SEMANTIC WEB & DIGITAL LIBRARIES (ICSD 2007), February 21-23, 2007 ___________________________________________________________ Dear Colleagues, On popular demand, the FULL PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO OCTOBER 31, 2006. Other revised dates are: => Notification of acceptance with comments: November 30, 2006 => Submission of the final papers after incorporating comments: December 31, 2006 -- A.R.D. Prasad Convenor, ICSD 2007 DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R.V. College Post, Bangalore, Karnataka (India) PS: Send your queries/papers to: icsd(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in, icsd2007(a)gmail.com __________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________ Find a local pizza place, music store, museum and morethen map the best route! http://local.live.com

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lecture Programme by two celebrities of the Information World
by Mailing List Manager 27 Sep '06

27 Sep '06

You are cordially invited for the following lecture programme. - Moderator British Council Library, Bangalore and Informatics (India) Ltd, Bangalore Present a lecture Programme by two celebrities of the Information World Mr. Jimmy Wales Founder, Wikipedia and Chairman, Wikimedia Foundation, USA and Prof. Peter Johan Lor Secretary General, IFLA (International Federation of Library Associations) Netherlands All are cordially invited Date & Time: Saturday, the 30th September,2006: 10.30 -12.30 hours Venue: Conference Hall, British Library, Prestige Takt 23, Kasturba Road Cross, Bangalore - 560 001

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Re: [LIS-Foru]Urgrent : State Library act query.
by Mailing List Manager 27 Sep '06

27 Sep '06

Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2006 04:57:29 +0100 (BST) From: latha krishnaprasad <lkp7405(a)yahoo.co.in> Hello Sir Following states have enacted Public library act: 1.Tamil Nadu (1948) 2.Andhra Pradesh (1960) 3.Karnataka (1965) 4.Maharashtra (1967) 5.West Bengal (1979) 6.Manipur (1988) 7.Kerala (1989) 8.Haryana (1989) 9.Goa (1993) 10.Mizoram (1993) With warm regards Latha Krishnaprasad Librarian SBM Jain College,SGS Bangalore.

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Request to all - Urgent
by sarita wadekar 27 Sep '06

27 Sep '06

Dear all, Myself Mrs, Sarita Ajit Wadekar enrolled myself MLISC. For MLISC my project is "COMPARETIVE STDUY OF LIBRARY SOFTWARE OF CIRCULATION MODULE" For this project I need your help - I have chosen 5 Library software they are as follows : (only circulation module) 1. Libsuite 2. Slim 3. Libsys 4. Soul 5. Granthalaya / Librarian Nalanda (not yet decided) I want to know Limitations of this software and also the full version of the software of those institute they are using this software (name and address of the institute in Mumbai only ) I request you to all. The information which you are providing is really useful for me for the completing my project and also MLISC. This information is also beneficial to me in future. Thanking you, MRS. SARITA AJIT WADEKAR A/401., Takshila, Siddeshwar Garden, Dhokali Naka, THANE (w) - 400607 mob- 9869025699 E-Mail ID - saritawadekar(a)yahoo.co.in srtwadekar(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Find out what India is talking about on - Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Dear all, Myself Mrs, Sarita Ajit Wadekar enrolled myself MLISC. For MLISC my project is "COMPARETIVE STDUY OF LIBRARY SOFTWARE OF CIRCULATION MODULE" For this project I need your help - I have chosen 5 Library software they are as follows : ( only circulation module ) 1. Libsuite 2. Slim 3. Libsys 4. Soul 5. Granthalaya / Librarian Nalanda (not yet decided) I want to know Limitations of this software and also the full version of the software of those institute they are using this software (name and address of the institute in Mumbai only ) I request you to all. The information which you are providing is really useful for me for the completing my project and also MLISC. This information is also beneficial to me in future. Thanking you, MRS. SARITA AJIT WADEKAR A/401., Takshila, Siddeshwar Garden, Dhokali Naka, THANE (w) - 400607 mob- 9869025699 E-Mail ID - mailto:saritawadekar@yahoo.co.in saritawadekar(a)yahoo.co.in mailto:srtwadekar@yahoo.co.in srtwadekar(a)yahoo.co.in Find out what India is talking about on - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/messengertagline/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.… Get it NOW

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Complete Royal Society Journal Archive from 1665 now available (fwd)
by Library 26 Sep '06

26 Sep '06

Dear all, This is a free trial offer till Dec 2006 and you may be interested in browsing some of the classic papers listed in this email. Incidentally, the backvolumes of Philosophical Trans. & Proceedings of the Royal Society are also available freely upto 1935 from Gallica. Regards, Girija -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raman Research Institute Library, Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Extn 250 C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Fax: +91 80 2361 0492 Bangalore 560 080, India. Email: library(a)rri.res.in ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2006 14:22:18 +0100 From: "Lusty, Charles" <Charles.Lusty(a)ROYALSOC.AC.UK> To: PAMNET(a)listserv.nd.edu Subject: Complete Royal Society Journal Archive from 1665 now available COMPLETE 341 YEARS OF LANDMARK SCIENCE NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE *** Apologies for cross posting *** The complete archive of the Royal Society journals, including some of the most significant scientific papers ever published since 1665, is now freely available online for the first time for a two month period. The archive contains many classic papers including accounts of Michael Faraday's groundbreaking series of electrical experiments, Isaac Newton's invention of the reflecting telescope, and the first research paper published by Stephen Hawking as well as Benjamin Franklin's legendary kite experiment. More details can be found at http://www.pubs.royalsoc.ac.uk/archive <http://www.pubs.royalsoc.ac.uk/archive> . The Society's online collection, which until now only extended back to 1997, contains every paper published in the Royal Society journals from the first ever peer-reviewed scientific journal, Philosophical Transactions in 1665, to the most recent additions, Interface and Biology Letters, and articles published online today ahead of print. The archive will be free to everyone until December 2006 and then will be available as part of the Royal Society new journal subscription packages (see www.pubs.royalsoc.ac.uk/subscribers <outbind://53/www.pubs.royalsoc.ac.uk/subscribers> ). Professor Martin Taylor, Vice President of the Royal Society, said: "The Royal Society archive is a unique source of information for practicing scientists, science historians and indeed anyone with an interest in history. The rich, varied and sometimes entertaining archive documents the earliest accounts of the seventeenth century's 'new experimental philosophy', through which an understanding of the natural world was acquired by experiment and observation. This provided the foundation of the modern scientific method." The archive provides a record of some key scientific discoveries in the last 340 years, including Halley's description of 'his comet' in 1705, details of the double helix of DNA by James Watson and Francis Crick in 1954 and Edmond Stone's breakthrough in 1763 that willow bark cured fevers, leading to the discovery of salicylic acid and later the development of aspirin. Some of the more obscure papers explore rudimentary prototypes of modern day technology. Trials proposed by Robert Boyle in 1665 hypothesize on the possibilities of blood transfusions, pondering "Whether a fierce dog stocked with the blood of a cowardly dog may not become more tame?". A forerunner for ventilators was also discussed in a paper by Robert Hooke in 1667 entitled "An account of an experiment made by Mr. Hook [sic], of preserving animals alive by blowing through their lungs with bellows". Professor Taylor added: "In addition to being a valuable scientific resource, the journal archives are also a rich historical record documenting a time which is hard to imagine given the knowledge we have today." The digital archive contains papers documenting the discovery of new planets, the first descriptions of organisms through a microscope, and the first account of photography. Early journal papers contain fascinating descriptions of how Captain James Cook preserved the health of his crew aboard the HMS Endeavour and the astonishment of 18th century Society by the performance of a eight year-old Mozart. Links to some key papers are below. If you think any other papers would also be of general interest please contact me at mailto:charles.lusty@royalsoc.ac.uk <mailto:charles.lusty@royalsoc.ac.uk> . Benjamin Franklin's legendary kite experiment, drawing down lightning and showing its electrical nature (1752) http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0260-7 085&volume=47&spage=202 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0260- 7085&volume=47&spage=202> . The Complementary Structure of Deoxyribonucleic Acid F.H.C Crick and J.D Watson - 1954 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080-4 630&volume=223&issue=1152&spage=80 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080- 4630&volume=223&issue=1152&spage=80> <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080- 4630&volume=223&issue=1152&spage=80 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080- 4630&volume=223&issue=1152&spage=80> > . On the Hoyle-Narlikar Theory of Gravitation, S. W. Hawking - 1965 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080-4 630&volume=286&issue=1406&spage=313 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080- 4630&volume=286&issue=1406&spage=313> . An Account of an Experiment Made by Mr. Hook, of Preserving Animals Alive by Blowing through Their Lungs with Bellows, Robert Hooke - 1667 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0370-2 316&volume=2&spage=539 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0370- 2316&volume=2&spage=539> . An Account of a Very Odd Monstrous Calf, Robert Boyle - 1665 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0370-2 316&volume=1&spage=10 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0370- 2316&volume=1&spage=10> . Observables upon a Monstrous Head, Robert Boyle - 1666 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0370-2 316&volume=1&spage=85 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0370- 2316&volume=1&spage=85> . Account of a very remarkable young musician (Mozart), Daines Barrington - 1770 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0260-7 085&volume=60&spage=54 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0260- 7085&volume=60&spage=54> . Alexander Fleming (Paper describing early stages of penicillin discoveries) - 1922 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0950-1 193&volume=93&issue=653&spage=306 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0950- 1193&volume=93&issue=653&spage=306> . Control Over the Onset of DNA Synthesis in Fission Yeast - 1987 Paul Nurse (Nobel Prize winner) http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080-4 622&volume=317&issue=1187&spage=507 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0080- 4622&volume=317&issue=1187&spage=507> . William Henry Fox Talbot's first account of photography - 1839 (2 articles refer to this in the volume) http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0365-5 695&volume=4&spage=120 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0365- 5695&volume=4&spage=120> . http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0365-5 695&volume=4&spage=124 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0365- 5695&volume=4&spage=124> . Arthur Eddington's solar eclipse observations, confirming Einstein's general theory of relativity (Phil Trans 1919) http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0264-3 952&volume=220&spage=291 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0264- 3952&volume=220&spage=291> . Edmund Stone Willow bark - Aspirin - 1763 http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0260-7 085&volume=53&spage=195 <http://www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk/openurl.asp?genre=article&issn=0260- 7085&volume=53&spage=195> . Note: The complete Royal Society journal archive and current content can be browsed at www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk <outbind://53/www.journals.royalsoc.ac.uk> . 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PhD facilities in India
by Eldho Joy 26 Sep '06

26 Sep '06

Dear All Can any one provide comprehensive information about PhD facilities provided by Indian Universitites in Library and Information Science?If possible the criteria too. Eldho Joy Librarian LBS Institute of Technology Trivandrum-12, Kerala,India www.lbsitw.ac.in Dear All Can any one provide comprehensive information about PhD facilities provided by Indian Universitites in Library and Information Science?If possible the criteria too. Eldho Joy Librarian LBS Institute of Technology Trivandrum-12, Kerala,India http://www.lbsitw.ac.in www.lbsitw.ac.in

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34th Five Laws Lecture
by DRTC General 26 Sep '06

26 Sep '06

DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 34th FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2006) on "Relevance of Knowledge Management in IT and Engineering Sectors" by Shri A. Kottai Head, Knowledge Management Honeywell Technology Solution Lab Pvt. Bangalore 560076 on Wednesday, 27th September 2006 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Presided by Dr. Devika P Madalli Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059

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Some Useful Books and Training Modules from UNESCO
by Susmita Chakraborty 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

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A Training Module on WINISIS and GENISISCD
by Susmita Chakraborty 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

A Training Module on WINISIS and GENISISCD: Creation of Digital Libraries in CD-ROM using WINISIS and GENISIS CD/ by K. Rajasekharan and Nafala K.M. Thrissur: KILA, 2006. http://www.kilaonline.org/documents/genisiscdmanual.pdf Creation of Digital Libraries in CD-ROM using WINISIS and GENISIS CD/ by K. Rajasekharan and Nafala K.M. Thrissur: KILA, 2006. http://www.kilaonline.org/documents/genisiscdmanual.pdf http://www.kilaonline.org/documents/genisiscdmanual.pdf

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UNESCO Documents
by Puna Das 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

Dear All Many full-text books on Information and Communication are available in the UNESCO websites. You can download these books and upload into your document management system for campus wide access. http://unescodelhi.nic.in/publication.htm http://portal.unesco.org/ci/admin/ev.php?URL_ID=19695&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_S… http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?URL_ID=5456&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201 http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=publications http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/search_form.html www.unesco.org/webworld With regards Anup Kumar Das CI/INF UNESCO, New Delhi --------------------------------- Find out what India is talking about on - Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Dear All Many full-text books on Information and Communication are available in the UNESCO websites. You can download these books and upload into your document management system for campus wide access. http://unescodelhi.nic.in/publication.htm http://unescodelhi.nic.in/publication.htm http://portal.unesco.org/ci/admin/ev.php?URL_ID=19695&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_S… http://portal.unesco.org/ci/admin/ev.php?URL_ID=19695&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_S… http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?URL_ID=5456&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201 http://www.uis.unesco.org/ev.php?URL_ID=5456&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECTION=201 http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=publications http://www.unescobkk.org/index.php?id=publications http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/search_form.html http://unesdoc.unesco.org/ulis/search_form.html http://www.unesco.org/webworld www.unesco.org/webworld With regards Anup Kumar Das CI/INF UNESCO, New Delhi Find out what India is talking about on - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/messengertagline/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.… Get it NOW

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Urgrent : State Library act query.
by manoj kumar pant 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

Dear all, This is my first mail to the group. Can anyone extend me the name of state who have inacted/passed public Library Act (legislation). Thanks in anticipation. ------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar Pant Associate Lecturar, Amrapali Institute of Management and Computer Application, Haldwani,Nainital, Uttaranchal-263139. Ph. No.-09411305621(Mob.) 919219918942(Home), 05946-238496, 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." ------------------------------------------ Dear all, This is my first mail to the group. Can anyone extend me the name of state who have inacted/passed public Library Act (legislation). Thanks in anticipation. ------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar Pant Associate Lecturar, Amrapali Institute of Management and Computer Application, Haldwani,Nainital, Uttaranchal-263139. Ph. No.-09411305621(Mob.) 919219918942(Home), 05946-238496, 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." ------------------------------------------ http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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1-Day Tutorial on Building Digital Library using GSDL & Dspace
by Arup Raychaudhury 25 Sep '06

25 Sep '06

One-Day Tutorial on Building Digital Library using GSDL and Dspace [http://www.isical.ac.in/~library/tutorial.html] Date: Monday, 11 December 2006 Organizers: Central Library & Computer Vision & Pattern Recognition Unit (CVPR) Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700 108 Phone: 0-33-2575-2105/2106/2100 Fax: 0-33-2578-1412 Email: library(a)isical.ac.in Resource Persons: Professor Ian H. Witten (University of Waikato, New Zealand), Dr. ARD Prasad (Associate Professor, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore) and Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi (Chief Librarian, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata) Number of Seats: 50 Registration: The interested individuals may apply for registration on or before 15 November 2006. Please send your payment after receiving confirmation from the Organizing Committee. Registration Fee: Individual: Rs 200.00 Student : Rs 100.00 Participants from the N-E States of India need not to pay the Registration amount. -- Arup Raychaudhury _____________________________________________________________ Indian Statistical Institute |Phone: 91-33-2575 2106/2100/2118 203 B.T. Road | Kolkata 700 108 |Fax : 91-33-2578 1412 INDIA | _____________________________________________________________

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Position for Asst.Librarian
by Ravindra Rajan 23 Sep '06

23 Sep '06

Dear Proffessional's Asst.Librarian Position for M.S.Ramaiah College of Law We require Asst.Librarian to our college Qulification : B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc with basic computer knowledge Experiance : 2-3 Years, any Achademic institution Renumeration : App, 6000-7000 Please sent your resume or contact with your resume for the following address. S.N.Ravindra Rajan Librarian M.S.Ramaiah College of Law M.S.R.Nagar, M.S.R.I.T. Post New B E L Road Bangalore-560 054 98804 33408 --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail. Dear Proffessional's Asst.Librarian Position for M.S.Ramaiah College of Law We require Asst.Librarian to our college Qulification : B.L.I.Sc or M.L.I.Sc with basic computer knowledge Experiance : 2-3 Years, any Achademic institution Renumeration : App, 6000-7000 Please sent your resume or contact with your resume for the following address. S.N.Ravindra Rajan Librarian M.S.Ramaiah College of Law M.S.R.Nagar, M.S.R.I.T. Post New B E L Road Bangalore-560 054 98804 33408 Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=42297/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailb… all-new Yahoo! Mail.

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Information - Metal Castings
by srels 23 Sep '06

23 Sep '06

Dear Moderator: We will be thankful if you could kindly post the following message on LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS -- One of our clients would like to have information on the books and journals available in your library on the following topics : Broad Area: CAD/CAM of metal castings by foundry processes - shell, investment, gravity die, etc. Specific areas: Manufacturing assessment, design of patterns, cores of cast components, gating and risering of castings. You can send us a list of such books and journals which may contain information on the above topics. Our e-mail id: srels(a)vsnl.com Dear Moderator: We will be thankful if you could kindly post the following message on LIS-FORUM. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS -- One of our clients would like to have information on the books and journals available in your library on the following topics : Broad Area: CAD/CAM of metal castings by foundry processes - shell, investment, gravity die, etc. Specific areas: Manufacturing assessment, design of patterns, cores of cast components, gating and risering of castings. You can send us a list of such books and journals which may contain information on the above topics. Our e-mail id: mailto:srels@vsnl.com srels(a)vsnl.com

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IATLIS 2006
by Jagtar Singh 23 Sep '06

23 Sep '06

Dear All, Kindly contribute a paper and also attend the IATLIS 2006. It is going to be a great learning experience for all of us. *XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006* * * The Internet and the web have made profound impact on the life and work of people. Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Though, UGC Model Curriculum was developed in the year 2001 under the leadership of Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, yet many changes have taken place since then. It is high time to make the LIS curricula consistent with the market requirements and to reduce the widening gap between professional theory and practice as well. Taking cognizance of ICT enabled developments, it has been decided to organize the XXXIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme Building Curriculum with a Difference: A Vision for LIS Education for 21st Century'. It is hoped that IATLIS 2006 would be a suitable platform to redefine the LIS curricula and vision for the near future. IATLIS Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 500 teachers and professionals. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers' training, etc. It also actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. It brings out its official organ IATLIS Communication besides publishing pre-conference volumes. Punjabi University, Patiala Punjabi University Patiala, one of the premier institutions of higher education in the north of India, was established on the 30th April, 1962under the Punjabi University Act 1961. This is the second University in the world to be named after a language, the first being Hebrew University of Israel. Although initially the main task before the University was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty five teaching and research departments covering disciplines in of Humanities, Social Sciences, as well as Science and Technology. For more information visit www.universitypunjabi.org DLIS, Punjabi University Started in 1969 with B. Lib. Sc. course, the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University has developed itself into a leading centre of education and research in India. DLIS, Punjabi Universityis a pioneer among LIS departments in Indian universities to start working with ICTs in late 1980s, get Internet connectivity in 1996, and develop its own web page in 1997. Curricula of the courses offered by the department have also incorporated latest developments in ICTs from time to time. For more information visit www.universitypunjabi.org/pages/dlis/dlis.htm The Conference The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi Universityis pleased to host the XXIII National Conference of IATLIS during 23 –25 November 2006 at Patiala. *THEME*: Building Curriculum with a difference: A vision for LIS education in the 21st century Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future – new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular, key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement – Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments – funding (economic) issues - Role of associations/ academies in the promotion of curriculum building. *Director of the Conference*: Professor Inder Vir Malhan, Head, Department of Library Science, University of Jammu, Jammu (J&K). *Call for Papers* This conference shall be a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, researchers and students to discuss the theme and its facets in the current context of restructuring of LIS education and its curriculum. Papers are invited on the theme and any of sub-themes so as to reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad not later than 15 October 2006. Papers should include name of the author, designation, title of the article/paper, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The paper should not exceed 3000 words. Papers should be submitted on a 3 ½ Floppy disk or CD together with the printed version of the text. Electronic submission as email attachment in MS Word format may also be sent to bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com *Registration Fee* *Library Professionals from India* Sponsored/Deputed delegates -Residential: Rs. 1000/- Sponsored/Deputed delegates-Non-residential: Rs.700/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Residential: Rs. 800/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Non-residential: Rs.500/- Local delegates: Rs. 500/- Accompanying person: Rs. 500/- Student: Rs. 500 (Residential) Students: Rs. 300/- (Non-Residential) * * *Delegates from abroad* From SAARC countries: $ 100 From other countries: $ 150 Registration fee includes accommodation, conference kit, and meals on the days of the conference. Extended stay will include extra charges as per university rules. Intending participants should complete the attached registration form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of "Organising Secretary, XXIII IATLIS National Conference" payable at Patiala, towards the registration fee so as to reach the Organising Secretary by 30 October 2006. Limited accommodation on twin-sharing basis is available and participants are advised to register well in advance. Delegates intending to arrange their own accommodation may access the URL: *http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html* How to Reach Patiala Patiala is well connected by rail and road. Chandigarh (60 km.) is the nearest airport. All buses coming from Chandigarh/Ambala side stop at the main gate of the university (6 km before the Patiala city). Punjabi University is located 20 km from Rajpura and 50 km from Ambala Cantt, two major stations on main railway line to Amritsar and Jammu. All trains going to Amritsar/Jammu stop at Ambala Cantt. Participants are requested to check the details of trains/timings from railway timetable. Frequent bus service to Patiala is available from Rajpura and Ambala Cantt. A luxury AC video coach leaves for Patiala daily from Counter No. 14 of the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 5.30 p.m. and reaches Patiala at 9.45 p.m. On request, the passengers are dropped at the university gate. Reception The oragnising committee will make arrangements to receive participants at Patiala Railway station provided the information is received well in advance by the organising committee. Delegates are requested to arrange their return tickets and reservation well in advance. *Climate and Clothing* Weather at Patiala remains pleasant during end of November. Temperatures varies between 25-30 degree Celsius (maximum) and 7-10 degree Celsius (minimum). Delegates are advised to bring woolen clothing and blankets. Excursion Participants can visit local tourist places like NIS, Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens in Patiala and nearby places like Chandigarh, Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib etc. The organising committee may arrange transport provided sufficient number of participants show their interest. We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006. Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: karisiddappa(a)gmail.com Dr. B.D. Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Email: bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India. Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Joint Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Head, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India Telephone 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: trishanjit.kaur(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Dear All, Kindly contribute a paper and also attend the IATLIS 2006. It is going to be a great learning experience for all of us. XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006 The Internet and the web have made profound impact on the life and work of people. Library and Information Science (LIS) education is not an exception to this phenomenon. Though, UGC Model Curriculum was developed in the year 2001 under the leadership of Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, yet many changes have taken place since then. It is high time to make the LIS curricula consistent with the market requirements and to reduce the widening gap between professional theory and practice as well. Taking cognizance of ICT enabled developments, it has been decided to organize the XXXIII IATLIS National Conference on the theme Building Curriculum with a Difference: A Vision for LIS Education for 21st Century'. It is hoped that IATLIS 2006 would be a suitable platform to redefine the LIS curricula and vision for the near future. IATLIS Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) (founded 1969) is a professional association of about 500 teachers and professionals. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teachers' training, etc. It also actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, training programmes etc. It brings out its official organ IATLIS Communication besides publishing pre-conference volumes. Punjabi University , Patiala Punjabi University Patiala, one of the premier institutions of higher education in the north of India , was established on the 30th April, 1962 under the Punjabi University Act 1961. This is the second University in the world to be named after a language, the first being Hebrew University of Israel. Although initially the main task before the University was to develop and promote the language of the Punjabi people, it has since evolved into a multi-faceted, multi-faculty educational institution with over fifty five teaching and research departments covering disciplines in of Humanities, Social Sciences, as well as Science and Technology. For more information visit http://www.universitypunjabi.org/ www.universitypunjabi.org DLIS, Punjabi University Started in 1969 with B. Lib. Sc. course, the Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University has developed itself into a leading centre of education and research in India . DLIS, Punjabi University is a pioneer among LIS departments in Indian universities to start working with ICTs in late 1980s, get Internet connectivity in 1996, and develop its own web page in 1997. Curricula of the courses offered by the department have also incorporated latest developments in ICTs from time to time. For more information visit http://www.universitypunjabi.org/ www.universitypunjabi.org /pages/dlis/dlis.htm The Conference The Department of Library & Information Science (DLIS) of Punjabi University is pleased to host the XXIII National Conference of IATLIS during 23 – 25 November 2006 at Patiala . THEME : Building Curriculum with a difference: A vision for LIS education in the 21st century Sub themes: - Constructing integrated curriculum for the present and future – new approaches - Modularisation of the curriculum - Web-based learning, learning through experience, hidden curricula, cross curricular, key skills etc. - International LIS curricula - case / comparative studies - Emerging digital realities- reflections on LIS curriculum and their integration - Instructional improvement – Powerful pedagogies and innovative learning environment - Changing student demographies - massification challenges on curriculum development - Leadership in the next generation LIS professionals - Curriculum assessment and reinforcing subject - Sustenance of LIS Departments – funding (economic) issues - Role of associations/ academies in the promotion of curriculum building. Director of the Conference : Professor Inder Vir Malhan, Head, Department of Library Science, University of Jammu , Jammu (J&K). Call for Papers This conference shall be a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, researchers and students to discuss the theme and its facets in the current context of restructuring of LIS education and its curriculum. Papers are invited on the theme and any of sub-themes so as to reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University , Dharwad not later than 15 October 2006 . Papers should include name of the author, designation, title of the article/paper, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number, and email address. The paper should not exceed 3000 words. Papers should be submitted on a 3 ½ Floppy disk or CD together with the printed version of the text. Electronic submission as email attachment in MS Word format may also be sent to mailto:bdkumbar@yahoo.com bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com Registration Fee Library Professionals from India Sponsored/Deputed delegates -Residential: Rs. 1000/- Sponsored/Deputed delegates-Non-residential: Rs.700/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Residential: Rs. 800/- Non-sponsored/non-deputed delegates- Non-residential: Rs.500/- Local delegates: Rs. 500/- Accompanying person: Rs. 500/- Student: Rs. 500 (Residential) Students: Rs. 300/- (Non-Residential) Delegates from abroad From SAARC countries: $ 100 From other countries: $ 150 Registration fee includes accommodation, conference kit, and meals on the days of the conference. Extended stay will include extra charges as per university rules. Intending participants should complete the attached registration form and send it along with bank draft drawn in favour of "Organising Secretary, XXIII IATLIS National Conference" payable at Patiala, towards the registration fee so as to reach the Organising Secretary by 30 October 2006. Limited accommodation on twin-sharing basis is available and participants are advised to register well in advance. Delegates intending to arrange their own accommodation may access the URL: http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html http://patialaheritage.in/in/deluxehotels.html How to Reach Patiala Patiala is well connected by rail and road. Chandigarh (60 km.) is the nearest airport. All buses coming from Chandigarh/Ambala side stop at the main gate of the university (6 km before the Patiala city). Punjabi University is located 20 km from Rajpura and 50 km from Ambala Cantt, two major stations on main railway line to Amritsar and Jammu . All trains going to Amritsar/Jammu stop at Ambala Cantt. Participants are requested to check the details of trains/timings from railway timetable. Frequent bus service to Patiala is available from Rajpura and Ambala Cantt. A luxury AC video coach leaves for Patiala daily from Counter No. 14 of the Inter State Bus Terminus (ISBT) at 5.30 p.m. and reaches Patiala at 9.45 p.m. On request, the passengers are dropped at the university gate. Reception The oragnising committee will make arrangements to receive participants at Patiala Railway station provided the information is received well in advance by the organising committee. Delegates are requested to arrange their return tickets and reservation well in advance. Climate and Clothing Weather at Patiala remains pleasant during end of November. Temperatures varies between 25-30 degree Celsius (maximum) and 7-10 degree Celsius (minimum). Delegates are advised to bring woolen clothing and blankets. Excursion Participants can visit local tourist places like NIS , Sheesh Mahal, Baradari Gardens in Patiala and nearby places like Chandigarh , Sirhind Fatehgarh Sahib etc. The organising committee may arrange transport provided sufficient number of participants show their interest. We extend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librarians for participation in XXIII IATLIS National Conference 2006. Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University , Dharwad 580003. Email: mailto:karisiddappa@gmail.com karisiddappa(a)gmail.com Dr. B.D. Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept of Library & Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad. Email: mailto:bdkumbar@yahoo.com bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India. Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: mailto:jagtar.kindu@gmail.com jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Dr. Trishanjit Kaur, Joint Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Head, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University , Patiala 147002 ( Punjab ) India Telephone 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: mailto:trishanjit.kaur@gmail.com trishanjit.kaur(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India)

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Do Citations Correlate with Nobel Prizes?
by Mailing List Manager 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Friends: Here is an article on how to predict future Nobel Prize winners based on citation analysis. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] ---------------------- By David Pendlebury Research Services, Thomson Scientific In 1989, David Pendlebury, in the pages of The Scientist, (Vol. 3[19]: 14, 2 October 1989) drew up a list of 20 highly cited researchers who might win the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine. That same year, two of the 20 suggested names were chosen for the Nobel: Harold E. Varmus and J. Michael Bishop. Subsequently, four more of the 20 received the Prize: Edwin G. Krebs in 1992, Alfred G. Gilman in 1994, Eric R. Kandel in 2000, and Sydney Brenner in 2002. Of course, while six were correct choices, 14 were wrong--or at least wrong to date. For details, visit, http://scientific.thomson.com/nobel/success/

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Impact of e-publishing on Information Society
by Gowri Ravindranth 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Dear Friends: The Madras Library Association (MALA) & Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Cordially invite you to a talk by Mr. Sashi Kumar TV Journalist & Entrepreneur, Film maker & Chairman, Media Development Foundation & Asian College of Journalism , Chennai on Impact of e-publishing on Information Society at 6.00 p.m. on Saturday, September 30, 2006 Venue: Tata Consultancy Services 100 feet Road, Vadapalani, Chennai The Programme 5.30 p.m. ¡V Tea 5.55 p.m. ¡V Welcome - Prof. A. Amudhavalli, President, MALA 6.00 p.m. ¡V Thematic Address - Mr. Sashi kumar 6.40 p.m. ¡V Interaction 6.55 p.m. ¡V Vote of Thanks - Ms. Githanjali Chandrasekhar, Branch Head, Library and Information Services, TCS Sashi Kumar Mr. Sashi Kumar, a former English Newscaster in Doordarshan, was the founder of Asianet , India ¡Šs first satellite TV channel in the regional language. He has scripted and directed numerous short films and docu-features and in most instances anchored them. He traveled extensively to make these features, visiting the Soviet Union several times during the dismantling phase of ¡¥glasnost¡Š and ¡¥perestroika¡Š; East Germany (GDR) just before the collapse of the Berlin Wall; Romania in the immediate wake of the fall of Nicolae Ceausescu; several countries in eastern Europe to get a feel at first hand of the collapse of communism in that part of the world; several states in Europe and the USA for a mega feature on Disarmament and Development. He also produced a number of special features on the issues affecting South Asia covering Sri Lanka , Afghanistan and the Maldives . Apart from his television documentaries and features, he scripted and directed a film in 16 mm on a friend fighting cancer titled ¡¥Vijayalakshmi, the story of a young woman with cancer, and a science-fictional feature titled ¡¥Nemesis-II¡Š. Scripted and directed a full length feature film in Hindi titled ¡¥Kaya Taran¡Š (Chrysalis). The film deals with the crisis of identity in a multicultural society that turns continually volatile, and straddles the anti-Sikh carnage in the wake of the assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi in 1984 and the post Godhra anti-Muslim riots in Gujarat in 2002 (www.kayataran.com) It won him the G.Aravindan Award for the Best Debutant Filmmaker in India of 2004 and has been selected for various international film festivals. In 1999, Sashi Kumar founded the Media Development Foundation as a nonprofit public Trust dedicated to excellence in journalism education and best practices in the profession. Along with his co-Trustees like Mr. N. Ram, Editor-in-Chief of The Hindu group of publications and others he set up the Asian College of Journalism in Chennai (www.asianmedia.org) and presently heading it as its Chairman. He is currently Member, Empowered Committee on Information, Communication & Technology (ICE), Prime Minister¡Šs Office. He is member of the Board of Directors of Real News ¡V Independent World Television. G Looking forward to see you on the 30th. With regards, L. R. Gowri Secretary MALA

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Website for e content course of SHPT School of Library Science
by sarika sawant 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Dear Friends, All are requested to visit website for e-content course of SHPT School of Library Science which is available now http://www.shpt-econtent.in/ Regards, Sarika Ms. Sarika Sawant Lecturer, SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women's University, 1 # N.T. Road, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 http://www.shpt-econtent.in/ Dear Friends, All are requested to visit website for e-content course of SHPT School of Library Science which is available now http://www.shpt-econtent.in/ Regards, Sarika Ms. Sarika Sawant Lecturer, SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women's University, 1 # N.T. Road, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 http://www.shpt-econtent.in/ http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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Position of Library Trainee
by Mailing List Manager 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Dear Moderator: Kindly announce this in the LIS-FORUM Thanks Dr.Y.M.Patil Librarian Raman Research Institute, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560 080. --------------------------------------------------- Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research, Bangalore invites applications for Library Trainee Essential Qualifications: 1. Graduate in Science with Master' s degree in Library and Information Science with distinction 2. Must have knowledge of computer applications Desirable : One year post- graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking Stipend: Rs. 6000/- pm Last date for submitting the application : 30th September 2006. Please send your resume to : library(a)jncasr.ac.in Attn : Dr. Y.M.Patil OR Mail to the following address: Administrative Officer, Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Jakkur, Bangalore-64 email:library@jncasr.ac.in web:www.jncasr.ac.in\library

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Library Hotel! - heard of it???
by rupesh kumar 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Library Hotel From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Library Hotel is a 60-room boutique hotel in New York City, located at 299 Madison Avenue (at 41st Street), near the New York Public Library, Bryant Park, and Grand Central Terminal. The hotel boasts a unique organizing principle: each of its ten guest floors has a theme, designated after a major category of the Dewey Decimal Classification (the 5th floor, for example, is the 500s, the Sciences), with each room as a subcategory or genre, such as Mathematics (Room 500.1) or Botany (Room 500.004). (Dewey categories 000, 100, and 200 are placed on the 10th, 11th, and 12th floors, respectively.) Other room themes include Erotic Literature (Room 800.001), Poetry (Room 800.003), and Music (Room 700.005). All rooms have a small complement of books and decorations that accompany the theme, with 6000 books overall throughout the hotel. Because of this classification scheme, the hotel owners were sued in 2003 by the OCLC (owners of the Dewey Decimal Classification system). OCLC reached an agreement with the hotel enabling the hotel to continue using the Dewey system. OCLC Press Release Room Menu at the Library Hotel Third Floor: Social Sciences 300.006 Law 300.005 Money 300.004 World Culture 300.003 Economics 300.002 Political Science 300.001 Communication Fourth Floor: Language 400.006 Ancient Language 400.005 Middle Eastern Language 400.004 Asian Language 400.003 Germanic Language 400.002 Romance Language 400.001 Slavic Language Fifth Floor: Math and Science 500.006 Astronomy 500.005 Dinosaurs 500.004 Botany 500.003 Zoology 500.002 Geology 500.001 Mathematics Sixth Floor: Technology 600.006 Health & Beauty 600.005 Computers 600.004 Medicine 600.003 Management 600.002 Manufacturing 600.001 Advertising Seventh Floor: The Arts 700.006 Fashion Design 700.005 Music 700.004 Photography 700.003 Performing Arts 700.002 Paintings 700.001 Architecture Eighth Floor: Literature 800.006 Mystery 800.005 Fairy Tales 800.004 Dramatic Literature 800.003 Poetry 800.002 Classic Fiction 800.001 Erotic Literature Ninth Floor: History 900.006 Biography 900.005 Geography & Travel 900.004 Asian History 900.003 Oceanography 900.002 Ancient History 900.001 20th Century History Tenth Floor: General Knowledge 1000.006 New Media 1000.005 Journalism 1000.004 Museums 1000.003 Encyclopedic Works 1000.002 Almanacs 1000.001 Libraries Eleventh Floor: Philosophy 1100.006 Love 1100.005 Paranormal 1100.004 Psychology 1100.003 Philosophy 1100.002 Ethics 1100.001 Logic Twelfth Floor: Religion 1200.006 Ancient Religion (Mythology) 1200.005 Native American Religion 1200.004 Germanic Religion 1200.003 New Age 1200.002 African Religion 1200.001 Eastern Religion Visit the Library Hotel Website at http://www.libraryhotel.com/index.shtml Rupesh Kumar A Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University a_rupeshkumar(a)yahoo.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://a.rupeshkumar.googlepages.com --------------------------------- All-new Yahoo! Mail - Fire up a more powerful email and get things done faster. Library Hotel >From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Library Hotel is a 60-room http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boutique_hotel boutique hotel in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City New York City , located at 299 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Madison_Avenue Madison Avenue (at 41st Street), near the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_Public_Library New York Public Library , http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bryant_Park Bryant Park , and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Central_Terminal Grand Central Terminal . The hotel boasts a unique organizing principle: each of its ten guest floors has a theme, designated after a major category of the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dewey_Decimal_Classification Dewey Decimal Classification (the 5th floor, for example, is the 500s, the Sciences), with each room as a subcategory or genre, such as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mathematics Mathematics (Room 500.1) or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Botany Botany (Room 500.004). (Dewey categories 000, 100, and 200 are placed on the 10th, 11th, and 12th floors, respectively.) Other room themes include http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erotic_literature Erotic Literature (Room 800.001), http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poetry Poetry (Room 800.003), and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Music Music (Room 700.005). All rooms have a small complement of books and decorations that accompany the theme, with 6000 books overall throughout the hotel. Because of this classification scheme, the hotel owners were sued in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2003 2003 by the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Online_Computer_Library_Center OCLC (owners of the Dewey Decimal Classification system). OCLC reached an agreement with the hotel enabling the hotel to continue using the Dewey system. http://www.oclc.org/news/releases/20031124.htm OCLC Press Release [A] Room Menu at the Library Hotel Third Floor: Social Sciences 300.006 Law 300.005 Money 300.004 World Culture 300.003 Economics 300.002 Political Science 300.001 Communication Fourth Floor: Language 400.006 Ancient Language 400.005 Middle Eastern Language 400.004 Asian Language 400.003 Germanic Language 400.002 Romance Language 400.001 Slavic Language Fifth Floor: Math and Science 500.006 Astronomy 500.005 Dinosaurs 500.004 Botany 500.003 Zoology 500.002 Geology 500.001 Mathematics Sixth Floor: Technology 600.006 Health & Beauty 600.005 Computers 600.004 Medicine 600.003 Management 600.002 Manufacturing 600.001 Advertising Seventh Floor: The Arts 700.006 Fashion Design 700.005 Music 700.004 Photography 700.003 Performing Arts 700.002 Paintings 700.001 Architecture Eighth Floor: Literature 800.006 Mystery 800.005 Fairy Tales 800.004 Dramatic Literature 800.003 Poetry 800.002 Classic Fiction 800.001 Erotic Literature Ninth Floor: History 900.006 Biography 900.005 Geography & Travel 900.004 Asian History 900.003 Oceanography 900.002 Ancient History 900.001 20th Century History Tenth Floor: General Knowledge 1000.006 New Media 1000.005 Journalism 1000.004 Museums 1000.003 Encyclopedic Works 1000.002 Almanacs 1000.001 Libraries Eleventh Floor: Philosophy 1100.006 Love 1100.005 Paranormal 1100.004 Psychology 1100.003 Philosophy 1100.002 Ethics 1100.001 Logic Twelfth Floor: Religion 1200.006 Ancient Religion (Mythology) 1200.005 Native American Religion 1200.004 Germanic Religion 1200.003 New Age 1200.002 African Religion 1200.001 Eastern Religion Visit the Library Hotel Website at http://www.libraryhotel.com/index.shtml http://www.libraryhotel.com/index.shtml Rupesh Kumar A Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University mailto:a_rupeshkumar@yahoo.com a_rupeshkumar(a)yahoo.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://a.rupeshkumar.googlepages.com http://a.rupeshkumar.googlepages.com http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=43256/*http://advision.webevents.yahoo.com/mailb… All-new Yahoo! 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Post of Assistant Librarian at IIT Bombay
by D Jotwani 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

for details please visit http://www.iitb.ac.in/recruit/Assttlibrarian.pdf -- D. Jotwani Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400076 Phone 91-22-25768920, 91-22-25720227

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Seminar on Organizing Electronic Resources for Digital Archiving - Final Announcement
by SUNIL M.V. 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Dear All, We are closing the registrations for the free seminar tomorrow i.e., Saturday, 23rd September 2006 at 5.30pm. The professionals wish to attend the seminar are requested to register their name over phone or mail at the earliest. For more information please visit www.sdmimd.net/seminar. Spot registrations on prior request. Contact Details Sunil MV (9986439832) Regards, SEMINAR INVITATION SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore In collaboration with focuz INFOTECH is organizing one day (free) seminar on ORGANIZING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR DIGITAL ARCHIVING on September 25, 2006 at SDM Institute for Management Development Auditorium, Mysore The program schedule and the application form are available at www.sdmimd.net/seminar. With regards, Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road Siddartha Nagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less. Dear All, We are closing the registrations for the free seminar tomorrow i.e., Saturday, 23rd September 2006 at 5.30pm. The professionals wish to attend the seminar are requested to register their name over phone or mail at the earliest. For more information please visit http://www.sdmimd.net/seminar www.sdmimd.net/seminar . Spot registrations on prior request. Contact Details Sunil MV (9986439832) Regards, SEMINAR INVITATION SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore In collaboration with focuz INFOTECH is organizing one day (free) seminar on ORGANIZING ELECTRONIC RESOURCES FOR DIGITAL ARCHIVING on September 25, 2006 at SDM Institute for Management Development Auditorium, Mysore The program schedule and the application form are available at http://www.sdmimd.net/seminar www.sdmimd.net/seminar . With regards, Sunil MV Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road Siddartha Nagar, Mysore Phone : 0821 - 2420490/491 2429722/161 Fax: 0821-2425557 Yahoo! Messenger with Voice. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman1/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… Make PC-to-Phone Calls to the US (and 30+ countries) for 2¢/min or less.

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Google-worldcat link
by Eldho Joy 22 Sep '06

22 Sep '06

Dear All It will be very interesting to know that the Google book search features links to WorldCat.For more details click on to: oclc(a)oclc.org Eldho Joy Librarian www.lbsitw.ac.in Dear All It will be very interesting to know that the Google book search features links to WorldCat.For more details click on to: mailto:oclc@oclc.org oclc(a)oclc.org Eldho Joy Librarian http://www.lbsitw.ac.in www.lbsitw.ac.in

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Open Access: a basic element for development
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 21 Sep '06

21 Sep '06

Respected Sir/Madam and Dear Friends, If the seed of Open Access can be shown properly to the bed of Five Laws of Library Science of Dr. Ranganathan it wil be more stable and enduring then it can not be rooted out by any copyright lobby.Our main motto is to provide right information to the right people at the right time so that our society can excel in every sphere of life .This way we do connect us to the developmental process of our nation.This has also been mentioned in our Indian constitution as our fundamental duty(Part IV -A /Article 51-A of the constitution)- To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement.To excel in any sphere of life , access to the right information is a very basic need and if people are denied to that, then we will have to compromise with the future of the country in terms of R & D, economy, competitiveness etc. We are facilitating and empowering people by providing information in order to fulfil their fundamental duties towards nation. And we can not afford compromise to function as copyright cops deviating from our core duty as information provider . Multinational Publishing houses can not expects us to do that but at the same time I am not saying that Library/ information professionals should be gross copyright violators. We will have to fight back keeping everything in mind to make our dream of Open Acess come true. SABUJ KUMAR CHAUDHURI SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARAY & INFORMATION SCIENCE JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY KOLKATA-700 032 --------------------------------- Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Yahoo! Mail - quick, easy and free. Do it now... Respected Sir/Madam and Dear Friends, If the seed of Open Access can be shown properly to the bed of Five Laws of Library Science of Dr. Ranganathan it wil be more stable and enduring then it can not be rooted out by any copyright lobby.Our main motto is to provide right information to the right people at the right time so that our society can excel in every sphere of life .This way we do connect us to the developmental process of our nation.This has also been mentioned in our Indian constitution as our fundamental duty(Part IV -A /Article 51-A of the constitution)- To strive towards excellence in all spheres of individual and collective activity so that the nation constantly rises to higher levels of endeavour and achievement .To excel in any sphere of life , access to the right information is a very basic need and if people are denied to that, then we will have to compromise with the future of the country in terms of R & D, economy, competitiveness etc. We are facilitating and empowering people by providing information in order to fulfil their fundamental duties towards nation. And we can not afford compromise to function as copyright cops deviating from our core duty as information provider . Multinational Publishing houses can not expects us to do that but at the same time I am not saying that Library/ information professionals should be gross copyright violators. We will have to fight back keeping everything in mind to make our dream of Open Acess come true. SABUJ KUMAR CHAUDHURI SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARAY & INFORMATION SCIENCE JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY KOLKATA-700 032 Copy addresses and emails from any email account to Yahoo! Mail - quick, easy and free. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/trueswitch/*http://uk.docs.… Do it now...

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British Library Ahmedabad Vacancies
by Satish Deshpande 21 Sep '06

21 Sep '06

Dear Moderator/List Administrator There are three job vacancies at British Library Ahmedabad. I shall be thankful if you kindly send the circular to the subscribers. The British Libraries in India are jointly managed by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the British Council Division of the British High Commission. Satish Deshpande Head British Library Ahmedabad satish.deshpande(a)in.britishcouncil.org *Indian Council for Cultural Relations* *Azad Bhawan Indraprastha Estate New Delhi 110 002* Applications are invited for the following posts at the* British Library Ahmedabad* ** *Asst Manager* (1 post) The candidate should be a post-graduate in Library&Info Science with experience in marketing and promotion, having excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, basic IT and administrative skills with two-year relevant experience in a reputed library/information centre *Asst Librarian* (2 posts) The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline with proven customer service orientation, good oral and written communication skills, basic IT skills, administrative skills, aptitude to work as part of a motivated and professional Library team and relevant experience *Approx Gross Salar*y Asst Manager Rs. 20,700/- per month Asst Librarian Rs. 13,900/- per month In addition the posts carry benefits like PF, LTA, medical reimbursement, gratuity etc Candidates interested in applying for the post should submit their detailed CV along with a brief note providing evidence that you meet the skills/competencies required for the job, indicating on the envelope the post applied for to : The Director General Indian Council for Cultural Relations Azad Bhawan Indraprastha Estate New Delhi – 110 002 or by email to padam.talwar(a)iccrindia.org with a copy to bl.ahmedabad(a)in.britishcouncil.org on or before *10 October 2006* Dear Moderator/List Administrator There are three job vacancies at British Library Ahmedabad. I shall be thankful if you kindly send the circular to the subscribers. The British Libraries in India are jointly managed by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations and the British Council Division of the British High Commission. Satish Deshpande Head British Library Ahmedabad mailto:satish.deshpande@in.britishcouncil.org satish.deshpande(a)in.britishcouncil.org Indian Council for Cultural Relations Azad Bhawan Indraprastha Estate New Delhi 110 002 Applications are invited for the following posts at the British Library Ahmedabad Asst Manager (1 post) The candidate should be a post-graduate in Library&Info Science with experience in marketing and promotion, having excellent oral and written communication skills, analytical skills, basic IT and administrative skills with two-year relevant experience in a reputed library/information centre Asst Librarian (2 posts) The candidate should be a graduate in any discipline with proven customer service orientation, good oral and written communication skills, basic IT skills, administrative skills, aptitude to work as part of a motivated and professional Library team and relevant experience Approx Gross Salar y Asst Manager Rs. 20,700/- per month Asst Librarian Rs. 13,900/- per month In addition the posts carry benefits like PF, LTA, medical reimbursement, gratuity etc Candidates interested in applying for the post should submit their detailed CV along with a brief note providing evidence that you meet the skills/competencies required for the job, indicating on the envelope the post applied for to : The Director General Indian Council for Cultural Relations Azad Bhawan Indraprastha Estate New Delhi – 110 002 or by email to mailto:padam.talwar@iccrindia.org padam.talwar(a)iccrindia.org with a copy to mailto:bl.ahmedabad@in.britishcouncil.org bl.ahmedabad(a)in.britishcouncil.org on or before 10 October 2006

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All gmail users can now use "Writely" - An Online Word Processor
by Sukhdev Singh 21 Sep '06

21 Sep '06

All gmail users can now use writely. This means that even if you have never signed up for it, if u have a google account you now can. Writely <http://www.writely.com/> is a free online word processor which was merged with google a while ago. It can also be used by a group of people to collaborate on a document. I had used it few months back and found it satisfactory. [ Source - http://www.google.com/support/writely/bin/answer.py?answer=47589 ] --Sukhdev Singh. http://openmed.nic.in

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Workshop on Knowledge Management at Chennai during Oct 13-14
by Mohan HR 20 Sep '06

20 Sep '06

Dear LIS-FORUM Moderator, Pl. find below some info on the workshop. Could you pl. forward the following email to your contacts and also post in the LIS-FORUM? With regards HR Mohan, The Hindu & Chairman, Div II, CSI 98414 32179 ==================================================== Dear friends, The CSI Div II on Software and Chennai Chapter in association with XIME, Banaglore is organising a two day workshop on KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT during 13-14, Oct 2006. A detailed brochure is available at the URL http://www.accel-india.com/csi-chennai/km-ws-bro.pdf RESOURCE PERSONS - Prof. R. Natarajan, Former Chairman, AICTE and Former Director IITM - Prof. J. Philip, President, XIME and Former Director IIMB - Prof. H.N. Mahabala, Professor IIITB and Former Professor, IITM - Mr. R. Mohan, Former MD Mphasis and Faculty XIME, Bangalore - Prof. T.V. Gopal, Dept. of CSE, College of Engg, Anna University - Prof. K. Subramanian, DDG(NIC) & IT Adviser to CAG of India - Dr. J.K. Suresh, Head KM Group, Infosys, Bangalore - Mr. Sukumar Rajagopal, CKO & VP, Cognizant, Chennai - Mr. A. Kottai, KM Head, Honeywell Technology Labs, Bangalore - Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, Software Division, CSI - Mr. K. Adhivarahan, Chapter Chairman, CSI, Chennai - Plus presentations from SAP, EMC and few KM solution providers VENUE AND DATES Hotel Days Inn Deccan Plaza, # 36. Royapettah High Road, Chennai. Dates : October 13 - 14 , 2006 PROGRAMME FEE CSI Members: Rs. 3,500/- For Academics: Rs. 2,000/- Industry Delegates: Rs. 4,000/- If a group of three is nominated: Rs. 10,000/- Last date for Registration: 5th October, 2006 For additional information, please contact: Mr. K. ADHIVARAHAN, Chennai; adhivarahan(a)gmail.com; 94442 75315 OR Mr. H.R. MOHAN, Chennai; hrmohan(a)gmail.com; 98414 32179 As the seats are limited, pl. send your registrations early. Also, we request you to kindly forward this mail and the url of the brochure to your known professional contacts and request them to regsiter for the workshop. With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div II, CSI HR Mohan Chief Systems Manager, The Hindu, 859 Anna Salai Madras 600002, INDIA Phone: 91-44-8413344 Fax : 91-44-8415325 Email: hrmohan(a)vsnl.com / hrmohan(a)rediffmail.com Web : www.hinduonline.com

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Articles required
by Kshema Prakash 20 Sep '06

20 Sep '06

Apologies for X Postings Dear Friends, Can someone help me in getting these articles? I tried with our online databases and other sources, but could not succeed. I also thank all those who have helped me earlier. 1. Bera, B. & Mukherjee, K.K. et al., (1992). Characterization of seeds of three cytotypes of Chenopodium album L. through analysis of phenolics and proteins. Seed science and Technology 20(1): pp. 57-67. 2. Prakash, D. and M. Pal (1998). Chenopodium seed protein, fractionation and amino acid composition. International Journal of Food sciences and Nutrition. 49(4): 271-275. 3. Dey, N. and Mandal, R.K. 1993. Characterization of 2S albumin with nutritionally balanced amino acid composition from the seeds of Chenopodium album and its antigenic homology with seed proteins of some Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae species. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology International. 30(1): 149-157. 4. Qasem, J.R. and Hill, T.A. 1993. A comparison of the competitive effects and nutrient accumulation of fat-hen and groundsel. Journal of Plant Nutrition 16(4): 679-698. 5. Bera, B. Das, S. et al. 1993. Morphological studies on three cytotypes of Chenopodium album L. of lower gangetic plains, West Bengal, India. Phytomorphology 43(1-2): 93-103. With thanks. Mrs. Kshema Prakash Facuty Librarian - Gr I Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282005 Uttar Pradesh, India -- Mrs. Kshema Prakash Facuty Librarian - Gr I Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282005 Uttar Pradesh, India Apologies for X Postings � Dear Friends, � Can someone help me in getting these articles? I tried with our online databases and other sources, but could not succeed. I also thank all those who have helped me earlier. � 1. Bera, B. & Mukherjee, K.K. et al., (1992). Characterization of seeds of three cytotypes of Chenopodium album L. through analysis of phenolics and proteins. Seed science and Technology 20(1): pp. 57-67. � 2. Prakash, D. and M. Pal (1998). Chenopodium seed protein, fractionation and amino acid composition. International Journal of Food sciences and Nutrition. 49(4): 271-275. � 3. Dey, N. and Mandal, R.K. 1993. Characterization of 2S albumin with nutritionally balanced amino acid composition from the seeds of Chenopodium album and its antigenic homology with seed proteins of some Chenopodiaceae and Amaranthaceae species. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology International. 30(1): 149-157. � 4. Qasem, J.R. and Hill, T.A. 1993. A comparison of the competitive effects and nutrient accumulation of fat-hen and groundsel. Journal of Plant Nutrition 16(4): 679-698. � 5. Bera, B. Das, S. et al. 1993. Morphological studies on three cytotypes of Chenopodium album L. of lower gangetic plains, West Bengal, India. Phytomorphology 43(1-2): 93-103. � With thanks. � Mrs. Kshema Prakash Facuty Librarian - Gr I Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282005 Uttar Pradesh, India -- � � Mrs. Kshema Prakash Facuty Librarian - Gr I Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282005 Uttar Pradesh, India

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Open Acess : some relevant issues
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 20 Sep '06

20 Sep '06

Respected Sir/ Madam and Dear Friends Open-Access has become a buzz-word in these days. Many renowned persons are also advocating strongly for OA. It is said that there are 2 schools regarding OA initiatives- one is, journal reform school and other one is self-archiving school. Both can be regarded as an alternative to models for accessing to the copyrighted academic and scientific information. As a concept and philosophy, it is great. It is very true that the research conducted in various R & D labs like CSIR Labs, ICMR Labs, DBT Labs, and ICAR Labs is done with the public money collected from the people. Hence, people have every right to access these scientific results in the form of a research report that are mostly published in the peer reviewed journals with strong copyright policy. But unfortunately, presently, OA initiatives have very little impact on S & T researchers for whom the total initiative is meant for. If they do not believe in this novel movement, the effort of our initiative will be of no use. We have to make them convinced in all platforms about its merits and at the same time persuasion of big scholarly publishing houses should be done from all possible angles. Developing countries already achieved pioneering initiatives in many places to promote OA and therefore they should play the leading role in shaping OA world wide. The questions related with economics, copyright, OA and sustainable development are important practical questions and we will have to develop a model for its sustenance. But the great dilemma is that, will this dream of OA be ever possible or it will bow down to copyright lobby of multinationals of the West. Already developed world has responded by suggesting that OA is dangerous to scientific innovation and will destroy already existing peer-reviewed journals. Some of the multinational publishing houses have changed their copyright agreements in order to support OA self-archiving. The results of the RoMEo study attest to this. It is still unclear, will majority of the publishers allow it or not. Still most of the scientists do prefer to publish their research reports in subscription based journals.All scientists should encourage to join this great movement to protect our knowledge and heritage and they must make them understand that copyright can stand as a barrier to the diffusion of their academic work, a barrier to the percolation of the knowledge to the grass root level, an agent that enhance disparity among people and countries , increase the gap between the haves and have nots. Let us promise together, we will make them convinced at any cost otherwise that days are not too far when all knowledge will be privatized, caged and monopolized in the hands of some few multinational publishing houses. SABUJ KUMAR CHAUDHURI SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY KOLKATA-700 032 email-sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk sabooj_c(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Yahoo! Photos NEW, now offering a quality print service from just 8p a photo. Open-Access has become a buzz-word in these days. Many renowned persons are also advocating strongly for OA. It is said that there are 2 schools regarding OA initiatives- one is, journal reform school and other one is self-archiving school. Both can be regarded as an alternative to models for accessing to the copyrighted academic and scientific information. As a concept and philosophy, it is great. It is very true that the research conducted in various R & D labs like CSIR Labs, ICMR Labs, DBT Labs, and ICAR Labs is done with the public money collected from the people. Hence, people have every right to access these scientific results in the form of a research report that are mostly published in the peer reviewed journals with strong copyright policy. But unfortunately, presently, OA initiatives have very little impact on S & T researchers for whom the total initiative is meant for. If they do not believe in this novel movement, the effort of our initiative will be of no use. We have to make them convinced in all platforms about its merits and at the same time persuasion of big scholarly publishing houses should be done from all possible angles. Developing countries already achieved pioneering initiatives in many places to promote OA and therefore they should play the leading role in shaping OA world wide. The questions related with economics, copyright, OA and sustainable development are important practical questions and we will have to develop a model for its sustenance. But the great dilemma is that, will this dream of OA be ever possible or it will bow down to copyright lobby of multinationals of the West. Already developed world has responded by suggesting that OA is dangerous to scientific innovation and will destroy already existing peer-reviewed journals. Some of the multinational publishing houses have changed their copyright agreements in order to support OA self-archiving. The results of the RoMEo study attest to this. It is still unclear, will majority of the publishers allow it or not. Still most of the scientists do prefer to publish their research reports in subscription based journals.All scientists should encourage to join this great movement to protect our knowledge and heritage and they must make them understand that copyright can stand as a barrier to the diffusion of their academic work, a barrier to the percolation of the knowledge to the grass root level, an agent that enhance disparity among people and countries , increase the gap between the haves and have nots. Let us promise together, we will make them convinced at any cost otherwise that days are not too far when all knowledge will be privatized, caged and monopolized in the hands of some few multinational publishing houses. SABUJ KUMAR CHAUDHURI SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE JADAVPUR UNIVERSITY KOLKATA-700 032 http://uk.f254.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=email-sabuj_c@yahoo.co.uk&YY=43… email-sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk http://uk.f254.mail.yahoo.com/ym/Compose?To=sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in&YY=4341&y5… sabooj_c(a)yahoo.co.in http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/photos/*http://uk.photos.ya… Yahoo! Photos NEW , now offering a http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/photos/*http://uk.photos.ya… quality print service from just 8p a photo.

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InfoVision2006-the Knowledge Summit, September 28-29, 2006-Bangalore
by Shalini Urs 19 Sep '06

19 Sep '06

Come to InfoVision 2006 and participate in India's journey towards knowledge capitalization --- InfoVision 2006- the Knowledge Summit Sep 28-29, 2006, Hotel Le Meridian, Bangalore www.infovision2006.org <http://www.infovision2006.org/> Organized by The International School of Information Management (iSIM) And Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Knowledge is an important part of intellectual capital, and has become a key asset for individuals, organizations and societies. Processes and Technologies for creating, capturing and converting knowledge into capital are the keys to success. Building intellectual capital by transforming enterprise knowledge into wealth-creating ideas, products and solutions is the hallmark of Successful enterprises. Given the role of the emerging knowledge economy, our ability to harness knowledge and build intellectual capital becomes a crucial endeavor for India. We need to build further capability by exploring the role of content, community, technology, and innovation as part of this journey. InfoVision 2006 brings you the essential facets of knowledge - Content, Community and Business processes, Management tools and technologies. Packed with nine keynotes and six interactive panels, InfoVision 2006 presents an intellectual feast and a platform for rich interactions We bring you keynotes by (select listing ) : * Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Knowledge Commission * Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia. * Rory L. Chase , Founder of Teleos - the company that conducts the internationally recognized Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) program * Leif Edvinsson, Professor of Intellectual Capital, at Lund University, Sweden * Peter Johan Lor, the Secretary General, IFLA * Shoba Purushothaman, CEO &co-founder, The NewsMarket, Inc, USA Special Attraction - MAKE Award ceremony on 28th evening during the gala dinner Learn about the best practices of the most admired knowledge enterprises For more details - www.infovision2006.org <http://www.infovision2006.org/> Register online, tell your friends, come and participate in the stimulating discussions. See you at InfoVision 2006! --- Dr.Shalini R. Urs Executive Director International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Tele : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in www.vidyanidhi.org.in/shaliniurs.htm  Come to InfoVision 2006 and participate in India ’s journey towards knowledge capitalization � --- � InfoVision 2006- the Knowledge Summit Sep 28-29, 2006, Hotel Le Meridian, Bangalore http://www.infovision2006.org/ www.infovision2006.org � Organized by � The International School of Information Management (iSIM) And Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) � Knowledge is an important part of intellectual capital, and has become a key asset for individuals, organizations and societies. Processes and Technologies for creating, capturing and converting knowledge into capital are the keys to success. Building intellectual capital by transforming enterprise knowledge into wealth-creating ideas, products and solutions is the hallmark of Successful enterprises. Given the role of the emerging knowledge economy, our ability to harness knowledge and build intellectual capital becomes a crucial endeavor for India . We need to build further capability by exploring the role of content, community, technology, and innovation as part of this journey. � InfoVision 2006 brings you the essential facets of knowledge - Content, Community and Business processes, Management tools and technologies. � Packed with nine keynotes and six interactive panels, InfoVision 2006 presents an intellectual feast and a platform for rich interactions � We bring you keynotes by (select listing ) : � Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Knowledge Commission Jimmy Wales, Founder of Wikipedia. Rory L. Chase , Founder of Teleos – the company that conducts the internationally recognized Most Admired Knowledge Enterprise (MAKE) program Leif Edvinsson, Professor of Intellectual Capital, at Lund University , Sweden Peter Johan Lor, the Secretary General, IFLA Shoba Purushothaman ,� CEO &co-founder, The NewsMarket, Inc, USA � Special Attraction – MAKE Award ceremony on 28 th evening during the gala dinner Learn about the best practices of the most admired knowledge enterprises � For more details – http://www.infovision2006.org/ www.infovision2006.org � Register online, tell your friends, come and participate in the stimulating discussions. � See you at InfoVision 2006! � --- � � Dr.Shalini R. Urs Executive Director International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Tele : + 91 821 2514699 Fax� : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in www.vidyanidhi.org.in/shaliniurs.htm �

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Friday talk at MyDLIS !!
by khaiser nikam 19 Sep '06

19 Sep '06

Dear Moderator , Kindly circulate this report among the members of your forum. Dr Khaiser Nikam Reader in LISc University of Mysore Mysore - 570 006 Email:khaiser.nikam@gmail.com Mulissa Friday talk -1 - Friday the 18/09/06 -30.30 to 6.00 PM The department of library science under the aegis of Mulissa Mysore University Library and Information Students Association, on every Friday after noon organizes a special lecture on different topics. This has been the practice for many decades now .The present academic years lecture series were inaugurated on last Friday the 18th September 06.The excerpts of the function are as follows: "University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science is one of the first departments to have been initiated during the erstwhile Mysore state in 1962 and started functioning in the year 1965 under the headship of Late Prof. P K Patil. And Dr S.R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science, framed the BLISc syllabus for the department " said Dr Khaiser Nikam, faculty advisor, while speaking about the decades old MULISSA - students' forum,, at the inaugural function of the association. Prof. A R Seetha Ram, from Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education (RIMSE) and the Director of Paramahamsa Yoga Center, Bhogadi Mysore was the guest speaker. Prof Seeth Ram, while delivering the inaugural special Lecture on " Spiritual Education and Personality Development " recalled how he has been associated with MyDLIS & Library Science, as his brother in law late Sri .TKS Iyengar was the librarian at IISc,Bangalore , and his wife Dr.Gita Seetha Ram ,CFTRI library , is the alumnus of this department . Prof. Seetha Ram who was to give a talk for about 45 minutes went up to 1hr and 45 minutes ,with out the knowledge of the audiences . All the faculty members and the students immensely benefited from his talk, as the talk was followed by a " Yogic tips workshop". In his talk Dr Ram emphasized on the need for positive attitude, right perception and how yoga can be practiced for total growth of the personality of an individual. Dr.Mallinath Kumbar, Chairman of the deportment gave his presidential remarks at the end. Other faculty members Prof.R Shalini Urs, Dr,M .Chandrashekar and Dr N .S. Harinarayana were present. Ms Smitha, A.P, welcomed the gathering; Ms.Sajan C compeered and Naveen Kumar delivered Vote of thanks. The function was stared with an invocation by Ms.Chithra M.S. --------------------------------- Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. Great rates starting at 1¢/min. Dear Moderator , Kindly circulate this report among the members of your forum. Dr Khaiser Nikam Reader in LISc University of Mysore Mysore - 570 006 Email: mailto:khaiser.nikam@gmail.com khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com Mulissa Friday talk -1 - Friday the 18/09/06 -30.30 to 6.00 PM The department of library science under the aegis of Mulissa Mysore University Library and Information Students Association, on every Friday after noon organizes a special lecture on different topics. This has been the practice for many decades now .The present academic years lecture series were inaugurated on last Friday the 18 th September 06.The excerpts of the function are as follows: "University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science is one of the first departments to have been initiated during the erstwhile Mysore state in 1962 and started functioning in the year 1965 under the headship of Late Prof. P K Patil. And Dr S.R. Ranganathan, the father of Library Science, framed the BLISc syllabus for the department " said Dr Khaiser Nikam, faculty advisor, while speaking about the decades old MULISSA - students' forum,, at the inaugural function of the association. Prof. A R Seetha Ram, from Ramakrishna Institute of Moral and Spiritual Education (RIMSE) and the Director of Paramahamsa Yoga Center, Bhogadi Mysore was the guest speaker. Prof Seeth Ram, while delivering the inaugural special Lecture on " Spiritual Education and Personality Development " recalled how he has been associated with MyDLIS & Library Science, as his brother in law late Sri .TKS Iyengar was the librarian at IISc,Bangalore , and his wife Dr.Gita Seetha Ram ,CFTRI library , is the alumnus of this department . Prof. Seetha Ram who was to give a talk for about 45 minutes went up to 1hr and 45 minutes ,with out the knowledge of the audiences . All the faculty members and the students immensely benefited from his talk, as the talk was followed by a " Yogic tips workshop". In his talk Dr Ram emphasized on the need for positive attitude, right perception and how yoga can be practiced for total growth of the personality of an individual. Dr.Mallinath Kumbar, Chairman of the deportment gave his presidential remarks at the end. Other faculty members Prof.R Shalini Urs, Dr,M .Chandrashekar and Dr N .S. Harinarayana were present. Ms Smitha, A.P, welcomed the gathering; Ms.Sajan C compeered and Naveen Kumar delivered Vote of thanks. The function was stared with an invocation by Ms.Chithra M.S. Talk is cheap. Use Yahoo! Messenger to make PC-to-Phone calls. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman7/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… Great rates starting at 1¢/min.

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