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Managing Information: A training programme on information management and documentation. To be conducted at Centre for Science
by kiran＠cseindia.org 30 Jul '05

30 Jul '05

Warm Greetings from the Centre for Sciencen and Environment, New Delhi . Centre for Science and Environment, a premier research organisation working on environment since 1980 from New Delhi and recognised for its knowledge based activism has announced its training Managing Information: A training programme on information management and documentation, to be conducted at CSEs office in New Delhi from August 23-26, 2005. We will be extremely grateful if you could give space to our announcement in your publication, website, newsletter, career supplements, education supplements, etc. Managing Information: A training programme on Information management and Documentation, Aug 23-26, 2005, Centre for Science and Environment, New Delhi, India Managing information for research, advocacy, dissemination and communication requires special skills and calls for investments in strengthening the information infrastructure and skills of the organisation. CSE's Environment Resources Unit (ERU), among the largest environmental documentation facilities in South Asia, offers a unique training programme in the latest documentation and information management tools and trends. Course modules * Sourcing & organising information (Classification and Indexing) * Digital Library basics * IT & Information management (Automation,Database creation , etc) * Managing Audio-Visual resources * Information services & product planning * Information outreach & marketing * Fund raising Course Fee * NGOs- Rs. 4,500 (US $ 125) * Individuals- Rs. 5,500 (US$ 150) * Others- Rs. 9,000 (US$ 225) Training Schedule: Batch I * Training commences on: Aug 23, 2005 * Training timings: 9.30 am to 5.30 pm * Training concludes on: Aug 26, 2005 [Documentation Training- Batch II scheduled for October 2005] For applications forms and enquiries , please contact: Kiran Pandey, Coordinator Environment Resources Unit Centre for Science and Environment E-mail: kiran(a)cseindia.org Ph: 91-011-29955124/5125/6110/6394/6399, Fax: 91-11-29955879 For online registration visit http://www.cseindia.org/misc/library_form.htm Last date for receiving completed applications Applications must reach CSE on or before Aug 8, 2005. [Documentation Training- Batch II scheduled for October 2005. Nominations are being accepted for second batch also] Please note: The course offers only a limited number of seats. Applications will be accepted on a first come-first served basis. The course fee does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. Ms. Kiran Pandey **************************************************************** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 ****************************************************************

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Journal "Training and Management" details required
by Rajeev Sharma 30 Jul '05

30 Jul '05

Dear All, Please give Publisher details of the Journal "Training and Management". Thanks in anticipation. Yours truly Rajeev Kumar Sharma Officer - Information Services. Transport Corporation of India Ltd. Gurgaon Dear All, Please give Publisher details of the Journal "Training and Management". Thanks in anticipation. Yours truly Rajeev Kumar Sharma Officer - Information Services. Transport Corporation of India Ltd. Gurgaon

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Request for Journal Subscription
by jsharma 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Dear Professional Colleagues NIILM Centre for Management Studies an A Plus category management institution in the country is an Integrated B-school engaged in various academic and professional activities including research, consulting, training and development besides imparting quality education to the budding managers. The institute is continuously rated among the top twenty institutions in India by various surveys conducted for rating business institutions. We offer AICTE approved and AIU accredited Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management now treated at par with MBA program as per Association of Indian Universities (AIU). The institute also has active interest in Communication and Media Studies and hospitals administration programs. Institute publishes a tri-annual journal in Marketing Communication area titled Journal of Marketing & Communication: the journal for thought leaders and change drivers (JMC). It is fully refereed journal and its editorial board consists of well-known experts in the field. Papers from both Academics and industry practitioners in India and abroad are chosen. The Editorial Board is committed to bring out this journal in time and at par with the best international journals. In fact this is the only journal publishes from India on the said subject. JMC is available on subscription basis to all national and international institutions, students and faculty against a very nominal subscription of Rs. 450/- anually. Subscription Form is available in the journal and a copy of the same is also enclosed herewith. We invite contributions from you and other faculty in form of research articles and/or case studies in the area of Marketing Communication. I enclose herewith a copy of the subscription form for the Journal of Marketing and Communication with a request for subscribing the journal for benefit of your students, faculty and other members of the institution. I shall be happy to send a complimentary copy of the journal for your consideration and judgement. Please respond back mentioning your full postal address. It will facilitate us in delivering the copy at right place and to right person. Please strengthen the institute efforts of bringing out a good professional journal by subscribing the journal and also by encouraging your faculty for contributing research papers to the journal. With best regards, Jitender Sharma Librarian NIILM Centre for Management Studies B-II/66, MCIE Mathura Road, Badarpur New Delhi - 110044 Tel: 91-011-29893143 (Dir.), 29891529/39 Ext. 221 Fax: 91-011-29894212 JMC SUBSCRIPTION FORM To subscribe to Journal of Marketing and Communication, please make your payments through Demand Draft or Cheque payable at New Delhi, in favour of NIILM-CMS, and send to Marketing Manager, Journal of Marketing & Communication, NIILM CMS, B II/66, MCIE, Mathura Road, Badarpur, New Delhi 110044. The subscription Rates are as follows: Subscription Indian Institutions Foreign Institutions 1 Year Rs. 450 $25.00 2 Years Rs. 800 $40.00 3 Years Rs. 1000 $50.00 Please provide following details for smooth postal purpose. Name: _______________________________________________________________ Designation: ________________________________________________________ Institution Name: ___________________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ City ______________________________PIN ______________________ Country: ____________________________________________________________ Telephone & Fax No.: ________________________________________________ E-mail Address: _____________________________________________________ Subscriber Number (for Renewal only): _______________________________ Signature: ____________________________

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Contact info
by T.V. Prafulla Chandra 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Dear All, Can I have the email IDs of President and General Secretary of ILA and IASLIC. Also, I shall be thankful if you could kindly let me know the composition of the UGC Panel on Library and Information Science. Many thanks in advance for your help. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NISC Export Services Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of NISC International, Inc. USA) S-1 Ballad Estates, St.Ann's School Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017 Andhra Pradesh, India - Tel:+91 40 27001517 Tel/Fax:+91 40 27002538 WWW.NISC.COM A company in service to NISC worldwide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Information required on Special Library Standard
by HENAG 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Dear LIS professionals, If there is any Special Library Standard known related to in-frastructure please let me know . Best Regards Hena S Gupta InfosysCentral Library, Infosys Technologies Limited, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560100 Board : (91)-(080)-28520261 Ext 52196 Fax: (91)-(080)-28520742 We enable you to leverage knowledge anytime, anywhere! **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS*** Information required on Special Library Standard Dear LIS professionals, If there is any Special Library Standard known� related to� in-frastructure please let me know . Best Regards Hena S Gupta InfosysCentral Library, Infosys Technologies Limited, Electronics City, Hosur Road, Bangalore-560100 Board : (91)-(080)-28520261 Ext 52196 Fax: (91)-(080)-28520742 We enable you to leverage knowledge anytime, anywhere! **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS***

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Informatiion required
by Mailing List Manager 29 Jul '05

29 Jul '05

Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 17:25:59 +0530 From: Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Dear Mr Yadav http://pib.nic.in is a good source for archives of all speaches made by govt authorities - ministers , president etc. (Say if I want a speech of Mr Manmohan Singh in Washington )Advanced Search feature would get you all past speaches by prime minister. Is your requirement different? Vyasamoorthy -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Mailing List Manager Sent: Monday, July 25, 2005 3:55 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Informatiion required Date: 23 Jul 2005 14:11:48 -0000 From: abhishek kumar yadav <cervicalgun(a)rediffmail.com> Dear All: I am working in a media library and we usually are in need of speeches etc. Is there any news channel which have speeches or any major incident in their archieve? which was shown on various news channels can I have this after 2 or 3 weeks? Please let me know. Thanks and regards Abhishek India InfoMedia Pvt Ltd C-22 Shivalik New Delhi _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Indian LIS associations--Please Communicate
by T.V. Prafulla Chandra 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

Dear All, The interests of the Indian LIS profession would be better served if all the office bearers and members of the executive committee of the national/regional library associations in India make it a point to participate in the email-based discussion fora and answer the queries pertaining to their respective associations as well as other professional issues. Thank you Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NISC Export Services Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of NISC International, Inc. USA) S-1 Ballad Estates, St.Ann's School Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017 Andhra Pradesh, India - Tel:+91 40 27001517 Tel/Fax:+91 40 27002538 WWW.NISC.COM A company in service to NISC worldwide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Workshop on Conservation of Library Materials
by Arunachalam Hariharan 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

Workshop on Conservation of Library Materials Organised by Saraswati Mahal Library, Thanjavur Date: 12-14 Aug 2005 Registration fee: RS.100/ Last date 1.8.2005 Pl contact for further details The Administrative Officer or Mr.Perumal Librarian T.M.S.Saraswati Mahal Library Thanjavur ----------------------------------------- A.Hariharan __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Free Internet Resources
by Bhojaraju G 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

Dear Ms.Anuradha As far as I know, even though lot of resources are available freely onInternet, Some publishers or bodies strictly specify that if u areusing any of their information for Commercial will not be allowed. Ifat all needed u want to use that info u need to get prior permissionfrom them. (This reply i received when i contacted one of the organisation asthey didnt allowed as i work in Commercial Organisation) But yes if u r working for & want to use their information for anynon-profit organisation they will allow. Also pl consult some senior professionals on this. Thanks & Regards Bhojaraju G,Librarian – Knowledge Management, (Sharepoint Administrator)Homepage: http://www.bhojarajug.freeservers.comKM-Forum Moderator : http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KM-Forum/************************************… OneSource Ltd.148, Bhaskara Plaza, R.V.Road,V.V.Puram, Bangalore - 560 004, INDIA. Tel:+9180-2650 2540 Ext:103 Fax:+9180-2650 2086Cell:+91-944 836 9905 E-mail: bhojarajug@yahoo.com************************************************************************************************ To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in From: anuradha.a(a)tcs.com Add to Address Book Date: Wed, 27 Jul 2005 12:27:51 +0530 Subject: [LIS-Forum] Free Internet Resources Dear Professionals There are many e-resources (books, articles, newspapers, journals etc) available free on the internet. If want to collect some information from these resources and use it for commercial purpose, am i violating copyright act. Anuradha Rao

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infromation required
by sandeep sharma 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

Dear All, This is sandeep Sharma from Delhi, i m doing Post Gradauate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking from IGNOU. I am assigned a project entitled "Information Retrieval through Meta Search Engines: An evaluative study". So please give me some information and websites where i can get some information about this subject. Sandeep Sharma Assistant Librarian Management Education and Research Institute Janak Puri New Delhi- 58 --------------------------------- How much free photo storage do you get? Store your friends n family photos for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. http://in.photos.yahoo.com Dear All, This is sandeep Sharma from Delhi, i m doing Post Gradauate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking from IGNOU. I am assigned a project entitled "Information Retrieval through Meta Search Engines: An evaluative study". So please give me some information and websites where i can get some information about this subject. Sandeep Sharma Assistant Librarian Management Education and Research Institute Janak Puri New Delhi- 58 How much free photo storage do you get? Store your friends n family photos for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. http://in.photos.yahoo.com

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Invitation for - Inauguration of SALIS Vellore Chapter and Special Lecture -SALIS
by Arunachalam Hariharan 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

Dear Professional/Friend, The Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is a registered professional body, established to work for the advancement of Library and Information Science in the country. SALIS has chapters at Chennai, Madurai, Coimbatore, Tiruchi, Tirunelveli and New Delhi. SALIS organizes seminars, conferences, workshops, training courses and lectures regularly for the benefit of Library and Information Science professionals in their respective regions. As a continuation of this endeavor, SALIS intends to organize a Lecture cum get together for Library professionals to discuss various professional issues, providing professional services at various regions, opening a chapter at Vellore and also to get know about each other. You are invited to attend the programme and inauguration of SALIS Vellore Chapter and give your valuable suggestions. The details of the meeting are given below: Programme Schedule 10.30 : Welcome Address 10.40 : About SALIS and Its Activities 10.50 : Special Lecture on Information Technology & Library Services by Mr. Ebenezer, EDP Manager, Christian Medical College-Vellore 11.30 : High Tea 11.40 : Introduction of LIS Professionals 11.50 : Discussion 12.15 : Formation of SALIS Vellore Chapter 12.30 : Address by the Chairman/Secretary and other Office bearers of SALIS Vellore Chapter 12.55 Vote of thanks 01.00 : Fellowship Lunch ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Date : 7th August 2005 Time : 10.30 AM to 2.00 PM. Venue : OCTAGON, Millennium Plaza, 3rd Floor Katpadi Main Road, Gandhi Nagar, (Silk Mill Bus Stop) Vellore - 632 006 All are Welcome Yours sincerely , V. Newton Programme Co-ordinator Head, Library Services CMC Vellore & Vice-President, SALIS Note: Kindly confirm your participation by sending send mail e-mail to newton(a)cmcvellore.ac.in or convey your message over through phone 0416-2282101 or Cell: 9443038871 ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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information on objective type questions in library and information science
by vijay kumar 28 Jul '05

28 Jul '05

dear friends iam interested to know about the current developments in library and information science especially in objective type questions which is useful for preparing interviews and competitive exams, where i can found the relevant information books, websites. kindly help me in getting information update in the subject hoping a positive reply thanking you yours Dr.B.Vijaya Kumar _______________________________________________________ Too much spam in your inbox? Yahoo! Mail gives you the best spam protection for FREE! http://in.mail.yahoo.com

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open archieve initiative
by ashokaupadhyay 27 Jul '05

27 Jul '05

Dear All, I am conducting research on"Status of OAI in Indian Libraries". for this purpose i want to get information regarding the libraries which are using open archieve in India. you are requested to kindly help me regarding the above mention requirment. thanks sincerely yours ashok upadhyay aligarh Get Your Private, Free E-mail from Indiatimes at http://email.indiatimes.com Buy The Best In BOOKS at http://www.bestsellers.indiatimes.com Bid for for Air Tickets @ Re.1 on Air Sahara Flights. Just log on to http://airsahara.indiatimes.com and Bid Now!

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Job Vacancy
by js vijaya 27 Jul '05

27 Jul '05

Dear Friends, There is a vancancy for the post of Librarian at Advanced management college, Bangalore. The requirement for this post is : Candidate should have a M.L.I.Sc Degree and 1-2 years experience, also have a knowledge of computers and hard working. Please send the resume to the following address: The Principal Advanced Management college 18th K.M. Kalkere Bannerghatta Road Bangalore-83 Ph No: 080-7828657/6 ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Free Internet Resources
by anuradha.a＠tcs.com 27 Jul '05

27 Jul '05

Dear Professionals There are many e-resources (books, articles, newspapers, journals etc) available free on the internet. If want to collect some information from these resources and use it for commercial purpose, am i violating copyright act. Anuradha Rao Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you Dear Professionals There are many e-resources (books, articles, newspapers, journals etc) �available free on the internet. If want to collect some information from these resources and use it for commercial purpose, am i violating copyright act. Anuradha Rao Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you

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Conference of Central Govt. Library Association
by Prem Chand 27 Jul '05

27 Jul '05

Central Government Library Association ( CGLS ) is organizing a conference at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration , Mussoorie on 7th August , 2005 Theme of conference is : Knowledge Management in Digital Era Sub themes are : 1 Knowledge management in digital era and its cost benefit analysis 2 Knowledge Management and Human Resource Planning in Digital Era 3 Changing role of Library Professional in Digital Era 4 Digital Era and Laws of Library Science For Further detail, Please contact : Mr. R . K Goyal Organizing Secretary, CGLA LBSNAA, Mussoorie 248179 Phone: 0135: 2632236 Mobile: 9837551052 Email: ramesh(a)lbsnaa.ernet.in Prem Chand Scientist- C INFLIBNET(Information and Library Network) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Navrangpura, PB No.4116 AHMEDABAD-380009 India # Tel. 91-079-26305971 / 26304695; 26923507 (Res.) FAX: 079-26300990, 26307816 email: prem65_chand(a)yahoo.co.in http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Central Government Library Association ( CGLS ) is organizing a conference at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration , Mussoorie on 7th August , 2005 Theme of conference is : Knowledge Management in Digital Era Sub themes are : 1 Knowledge management in digital era and its cost benefit analysis 2 Knowledge Management and Human Resource Planning in Digital Era 3 Changing role of Library Professional in Digital Era 4 Digital Era and Laws of Library Science For Further detail, Please contact : Mr. R . K Goyal Organizing Secretary, CGLA LBSNAA, Mussoorie 248179 Phone: 0135: 2632236 Mobile: 9837551052 Email: mailto:ramesh@lbsnaa.ernet.in ramesh(a)lbsnaa.ernet.in Prem Chand Scientist- C INFLIBNET(Information and Library Network) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Navrangpura, PB No.4116 AHMEDABAD-380009 India # Tel. 91-079-26305971 / 26304695; 26923507 (Res.) FAX: 079-26300990, 26307816 email: mailto:prem65_chand@yahoo.co.in prem65_chand(a)yahoo.co.in http://www.inflibnet.ac.in http://www.inflibnet.ac.in

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In the electronic age, the academic's need for commercial publishers is becoming obsolete.-The Age
by vasanth raj 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Dear Sir/Madam, Here is a very good article on open access publishing and its impact years to come. http://www.theage.com.au/news/education-news/to-publish--or-to-epublish/200… regards ------------------------- Vasantha Raju N --------------------------------- How much free photo storage do you get? Store your friends n family photos for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. http://in.photos.yahoo.com Dear Sir/Madam, Here is a very good article on open access publishing and its impact years to come. http://www.theage.com.au/news/education-news/to-publish--or-to-epublish/200… http://www.theage.com.au/news/education-news/to-publish--or-to-epublish/200… regards ------------------------- Vasantha Raju N How much free photo storage do you get? Store your friends n family photos for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. http://in.photos.yahoo.com

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New Version of Microsoft OS
by asim kumar 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Dear professionals, Microsoft's next generation operating system "Vista" would be released in late 2006. For more details please check the below given url. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx http://websearch.about.com/b/a/187991.htm Thanks and regards, Asim Kumar, Jain Group of Institutions. --------------------------------- Too much spam in your inbox? Yahoo! Mail gives you the best spam protection for FREE! http://in.mail.yahoo.com Dear professionals, Microsoft's next generation operating system "Vista" would be released in late 2006. For more details please check the below given url. http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx http://www.microsoft.com/windowsvista/default.mspx http://websearch.about.com/b/a/187991.htm http://websearch.about.com/b/a/187991.htm Thanks and regards, Asim Kumar, Jain Group of Institutions. Too much spam in your inbox? Yahoo! Mail gives you the best spam protection for FREE! http://in.mail.yahoo.com

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Nominations are invited for SALIS Awards 2005 - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

Nominations are invited for the following SALIS Awards for the year 2005. 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National level) ------------------------------------------------------ SALIS instituted an award- sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, in the name of Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award . Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Eligibility: Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in any parts in India. Must be a citizen of India About Dr.Harish Chandra -------------------------- Dr.Harish Chandra is currently working as Librarian of IIT, Madras. Prior to this, he has also worked in IIT, Delhi, GSI and IIFT. He underwent training in Library Automation and Digital Library at University of Cambridge, UK and Tilburg University, Netherlands respectively. His major contributions are in the areas of New Library Building Planning, ISO-9001 application in the Library, Digital Library Initiative, Web based library and information services, etc. Dr.Chandra is a member of Senate, IIT since 1995, a member of Task Force for Higher Education Library System, MHRD. He is also a member in the editorial board of various journals including OCLC Systems and Services. He is also a member of many professional bodies. Dr.Chandra has over 60 publications to his credit and completed various projects and consultancy assignments. He has organized several national and international conferences. He has received several awards, chaired number of technical sessions and delivered number of invited lectures. He has visited more than 12 countries and received several awards. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. AutoLibTamilnadu Best Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only) 3. AutoLib Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only: Age below 40 years) Must be a citizen of India The above two awards are sponsored by M/s AutoLib Software System , a leading Library Automation Solution Provider at Chennai. AutoLib Software System ---------------------------------- AutoLib Software System has been established to provide low cost and high quality library automation solutions. They undertake all types of library automation projects. One of their objectives is to recognize and encourage library professionals who contribute more for the profession. AutoLib is a popular library automation software in Tamilnadu- installed in many reputed institutions, is one of their products. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eligibility for the above two Awards : Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in Tamilnadu region.Must be a citizen of India Nominations for all the three awards ( by Library professionals holding responsible position or by self) are invited for the year 2005 from eligible professionals. The application form can be obtained from the Convener, SALIS Award Committee by sending a self addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) cover or downloaded from http://autolib-india.net/salis.html. or by sending E-mail to salisawards(a)yahoo.com. Last date for the receipt of filled application is 30.09.2005. For any clarifications, E-mail to the convener salisawards(a)yahoo.com The other details are given in the application form. Filled-in application along with necessary supporting documents should be sent in a sealed cover to The Convener, SALIS Award Committee, SALIS, C/o, AutoLib, B2-Solai Apartments(opp to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road, Chennai 600 089. ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Solution to Information Required
by BHOSALE, DEEPALI [AG-Contractor/6020] 26 Jul '05

26 Jul '05

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Indo-US Inter-university Collaborative Initiative in Higher Education and Research
by Manju 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Indo-US Inter-university Collaborative Initiative in Higher Education and Research was signed during the visit of Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh to Washington DC on July 20. In this land mark agreement six leading American universities, including the University of California campuses at Berkeley and San Diego, Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, and State University of New York at Buffalo, which are ranked among the best universities of the world, will join with Indian institutions led by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, ISRO, and Department of Science and Technology to enhance science and engineering education in India over Edusat. Three of the leading technology companies in the world, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Cadence, will be funding this Initiative. University leaders, corporate executives, and the Secretary of Space, the Secretary of Science and Technology, and the Indian Ambassador to the U.S all gathered last wednesday in Washington D.C. for the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, immediately following which, they were warmly greeted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Blair House, across from the White House. This MoU will bring the best of American university professors to Amrita. Amrita will deploy and manage its state-of-the-art e-Learning platform for delivery of interactive multimedia enriched lectures. The Professors from these Universities will take classes for a semester or two. These classes will be aired using ISRO's EDUSAT to over 250 professional colleges in India. The DST will design the curriculum and multimedia-rich course materials. Visiting U.S. faculty will also be encouraged to explore research collaboration with participating institutions in India. The U.S. universities have also agreed in principle to make teaching materials available on a non-exclusive basis for a new digital content library being created by AMRITA for future students. The program will focus initially on engineering and computer science, information and communication technologies, but courses will also include materials science, biotechnology and bioinformatics, nanotechnology, medical sciences, and others. SignatoriesFrom the Indian side Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India & Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization Prof. V. S. Ramamurthy, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Dr. P. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor, Amrita University. >From the US University side Hunter Rawlings, President, Cornell University, Ithaca, New YorkShankar Sastry, Director, CITRIS, University of California at Berkeley Gretchen Kalonji, Director, International Programs, Office of the President Oakland, California Frieder Seibel, Dean of Engineering, University of California San Diego Pradeep Khosla, Dean of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Satish Tripathi Provost & Executive Vice-President, University at Buffalo, New York Mark Hans, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Corporate Partners Irwin Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm Inc Ravi Venkatesan, CEO, Microsoft India Deependar Saluja, Corporate Vice President, Cadence Design Systems For more details please have a look at 1. University of california http://www.calit2.net/articles/article.php?id=644 2. AMRITA University http://www.amrita.edu/news/us-mou.htm 3. NewKerala http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=8301 4. The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/19/stories/2005071906211200.htm 5. Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1180461.cms ------------------------------ Manju Vijayakumar AMRITA University Amritapuri Campus Library Kollam, KERALA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com A memorandum of understanding (MoU) for Indo-US Inter-university Collaborative Initiative in Higher Education and Research was signed during the visit of Prime Minister of India Dr. Manmohan Singh to Washington DC on July 20. In this land mark agreement six leading American universities, including the University of California campuses at Berkeley and San Diego, Carnegie Mellon University, Cornell University, and State University of New York at Buffalo, which are ranked among the best universities of the world, will join with Indian institutions led by Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, ISRO, and Department of Science and Technology to enhance science and engineering education in India over Edusat. Three of the leading technology companies in the world, Microsoft, Qualcomm, and Cadence, will be funding this Initiative. University leaders, corporate executives, and the Secretary of Space, the Secretary of Science and Technology, and the Indian Ambassador to the U.S all gathered last wednesday in Washington D.C. for the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding, immediately following which, they were warmly greeted by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Blair House, across from the White House. This MoU will bring the best of American university professors to Amrita. Amrita will deploy and manage its state-of-the-art e-Learning platform for delivery of interactive multimedia enriched lectures. The Professors from these Universities will take classes for a semester or two. These classes will be aired using ISRO's EDUSAT to over 250 professional colleges in India. The DST will design the curriculum and multimedia-rich course materials. Visiting U.S. faculty will also be encouraged to explore research collaboration with participating institutions in India. The U.S. universities have also agreed in principle to make teaching materials available on a non-exclusive basis for a new digital content library being created by AMRITA for future students . The program will focus initially on engineering and computer science, information and communication technologies, but courses will also include materials science, biotechnology and bioinformatics, nanotechnology, medical sciences, and others. Signatories >From the Indian side Dr. G. Madhavan Nair, Secretary, Department of Space, Government of India & Chairman, Indian Space Research Organization Prof. V. S. Ramamurthy, Secretary, Department of Science & Technology, Government of India Dr. P. Venkat Rangan, Vice Chancellor, Amrita University. >From the US University side Hunter Rawlings, President, Cornell University, Ithaca, New YorkShankar Sastry, Director, CITRIS, University of California at Berkeley Gretchen Kalonji, Director, International Programs, Office of the President Oakland, California Frieder Seibel, Dean of Engineering, University of California San Diego Pradeep Khosla, Dean of Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Satish Tripathi Provost & Executive Vice-President, University at Buffalo, New York Mark Hans, School of Dental Medicine, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio Corporate Partners Irwin Jacobs, CEO of Qualcomm Inc Ravi Venkatesan, CEO, Microsoft India Deependar Saluja, Corporate Vice President, Cadence Design Systems For more details please have a look at 1. University of california http://www.calit2.net/articles/article.php?id=644 http://www.calit2.net/articles/article.php?id=644 2. AMRITA University http://www.amrita.edu/news/us-mou.htm http://www.amrita.edu/news/us-mou.htm 3. NewKerala http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=8301 http://www.newkerala.com/news.php?action=fullnews&id=8301 4. The Hindu http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/19/stories/2005071906211200.htm http://www.hindu.com/2005/07/19/stories/2005071906211200.htm 5. Economic Times http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1180461.cms http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1180461.cms ------------------------------ Manju Vijayakumar AMRITA University Amritapuri Campus Library Kollam, KERALA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Article Request
by Arvind Bhadrashetty 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Dear Professionals, One of our User want to have access to few articles from archives of "Journal of Fluid Mechanics". Hence, I Request any one of you having access to Articles from the back volumes (Print or Digital) to send the copies of the following articles :- 1. Ben Dor, G;Dewey, J M & Takayama, K; The Reflection of a plane shock wave over a double wedge, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 176,1987,pp 483-520. 2. Whitham ,G B; A New Approach to problems of shock dynamics Part-1 Two Dimensional Problems, Journal of Fluid MEchanics, 2, 1957, pp 337-360. 3. Whitham ,G B; On the propagation of shock waves through regions of non-uniform area or flow,Journal of Fluid MEchanics, 4, 1958, pp 337-360. I request you send the copies to following Address: BrahMOs Knowledge Centre BrahMOs Aerospace Pvt Ltd Adj To DRDL Rear Gate PO Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad 500 058 Andhra Pradesh India Ph- 040-2408 7111 Email bmkchyd(a)brahmos.com Regards Arvind M Bhadrashetty BrahMos Knowledge Centre Hyderabad Arvind Bhadrashetty Dear Professionals, One of our User want to have access to few articles from archives of "Journal of Fluid Mechanics". Hence, I Request any one of you having access to Articles from the back volumes (Print or Digital) to send the copies of the following articles :- 1. Ben Dor, G;Dewey, J M & Takayama, K; The Reflection of a plane shock wave over a double wedge, Journal of Fluid Mechanics, 176,1987,pp 483-520. 2. Whitham ,G B; A New Approach to problems of shock dynamics Part-1 Two Dimensional Problems, Journal of Fluid MEchanics, 2, 1957, pp 337-360. 3. Whitham ,G B; On the propagation of shock waves through regions of non-uniform area or flow,Journal of Fluid MEchanics, 4, 1958, pp 337-360. I request you send the copies to following Address: BrahMOs Knowledge Centre BrahMOs Aerospace Pvt Ltd Adj To DRDL Rear Gate PO Kanchanbagh, Hyderabad 500 058 Andhra Pradesh India Ph- 040-2408 7111 Email bmkchyd(a)brahmos.com Regards Arvind M Bhadrashetty BrahMos Knowledge Centre Hyderabad Arvind Bhadrashetty http://clients.rediff.com/signature/track_sig.asp http://ads.rediff.com/RealMedia/ads/adstream_nx.cgi/www.rediffmail.com/inbo…

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Re: Open Archieves initiative in India
by Sukhdev Singh 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Please Visit following link [ Shorted by me ] for a live status of Open Archives in India. http://snipurl.com/ghe8 Hope this may be useful. --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://openmed.nic.in ---ORIGINAL EMAIL---- Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:45:36 +0530 From: ashokaupadhyay <ashokaupadhyay(a)indiatimes.com> Dear friends, I'm in need of material on "Open Archieves initiative in India" for the study purpose which includes the workshops on OAI, its objectives and other related information. thanks Ashok Upadhyay AMU, Aligarh

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InfoVision 2005: Information Industry-Academia Summit - Sep 15-16, 2005, Hotel Le Meridian, Bangalore, India
by Mailing List Manager 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Date: Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:44:36 +0530 From: mouna <mouna(a)informindia.co.in> InfoVision 2005: Information Industry-Academia Summit (Sep 15-16, 2005, Hotel Le Meridian, Bangalore, India) www.infovision2005.org <http://www.infovision2005.org> Organized Jointly by The International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore (IIIT-B) and Informatics (India) Ltd., Bangalore The INFORMATION WORLD has many professionals and stakeholders - The new breed of Knowledge Mangers and CIOs (Chief Information Officers), with many old hats like traditional Information Center Managers, Publishers, Librarians, Search Analysts, Market Intelligence Analysts, etc. The profession of Information Science is increasingly becoming an active playground for these diverse groups of Information Professionals. To constantly be in search for a unified vision in this fast changing multi-professional discipline, IIT-B and Informatics are jointly organizing InfoVision 2005, an annual event, partnered and sponsored by a host of national and international organizations and companies. The event is unique. It aims to bring together all stake holders involved in Information Management, E-Learning, Data Mining, Publishing, Digital Libraries and related technologies under one forum. The program is modeled as a Summit with six panel debates and seven keynotes involving leaders and visionaries in the diverse fields of information sciences and management. There are over 30 invited speakers and panelists, from India and abroad, from diverse disciplines connected with IM & KM, to enrich the event with their vision of e-information world. Please visit the site to register. Printed brochures are also mailed extensively. If you havent received one, please contact the Summit Secretariat. Please tell your friends about this first ever event. And, please advertise the event on your website for wider reach. for N V Sathyanarayana Chairman & Managing Director Informatics (India) Ltd Bangalore 560 003, India Phone: 91 80 23365940 Fax: 91 80 23344598 Email: sathya(a)informindia.co.in <mailto:sathya@informindia.co.in>

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Informatiion required
by Mailing List Manager 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Date: 23 Jul 2005 14:11:48 -0000 From: abhishek kumar yadav <cervicalgun(a)rediffmail.com> Dear All: I am working in a media library and we usually are in need of speeches etc. Is there any news channel which have speeches or any major incident in their archieve? Say if I want a speech of Mr Manmohan Singh in Washington which was shown on various news channels can I have this after 2 or 3 weeks? Please let me know. Thanks and regards Abhishek India InfoMedia Pvt Ltd C-22 Shivalik New Delhi

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Open Archieves initiative in India
by Mailing List Manager 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Date: Sat, 23 Jul 2005 18:45:36 +0530 From: ashokaupadhyay <ashokaupadhyay(a)indiatimes.com> Dear friends, I'm in need of material on "Open Archieves initiative in India" for the study purpose which includes the workshops on OAI, its objectives and other related information. thanks Ashok Upadhyay AMU, Aligarh

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Current Science [SPECIAL SECTION: CHROMOSOMES TO FOOD SECURITY on the 80th birthday of Prof. M S Swaminathan]
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

Dear Friends: Please visit http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/jul252005/contents.htm to read the articles in honour of Prof. M S Swaminathan (on his 80th birthday). The print version of the issue was released today. Regards. Subbiah Arunachalam Dear Friends: Please visit http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/jul252005/contents.htm http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/jul252005/contents.htm to read the articles in honour of Prof. M S Swaminathan (on his 80th birthday). The print version of the issue was released today. Regards. Subbiah Arunachalam

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International Calendar of Information Science Conferences
by Satish Munnolli 25 Jul '05

25 Jul '05

** Please excuse duplicate postings ** The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG/III), the European (ASIST/EC) and the New England (NEASIST) chapters of ASIS&T (American Society for Information Science & Technology) are pleased to announce: The International Calendar of Information Science Conferences (ICISC) http://icisc.neasist.org/ This centralized, master calendar of relevant conferences being held around the world serves three primary purposes: - to help information science researchers and practitioners (and their colleagues in related disciplines) to discover which conferences are planned that might fulfill their need to communicate their knowledge and experience and learn from others; and, - to help conference organizers avoid time or topic conflicts, or coordinate with other groups, leading to more interaction and coherence among professional groups; and, - to contribute to facilitating interaction among like-minded professionals working on information problems around the globe. This calendar is meant as a cooperative venture. Any organization or conference organizer is cordially invited to submit relevant conferences, either confirmed or planned, to the ICISC Calendar. Detailed instructions for registering a conference directly, through a submission form, or by Email can be found on the Web site. The site is moderated and the sponsoring organizations reserve the right to discard entries that would not be deemed appropriate. The calendar is in English at the moment. We hope that more languages and/or mirror sites could be added in the future. Announcements can be passed in any language that can be presented in Latin characters, provided an English translation of at least the conference title, place and dates is also included. In addition to the dynamic and searchable calendar available for viewing in both block and list style, there is a "Quick Calendar" listing all the events on a static HTML web page useful for printing, or for those with slower internet connections. ICISC further offers the option to subscribe to an RSS feed to keep up to date on the latest additions. The web site further includes lists of electronic fora, organizations, networks and rotating conferences in Information science. Suggestions of relevant entries will be most welcome. We hope that you will find this calendar useful from an organizational and/or individual stand point. We encourage you to contribute to the calendar and offer your suggestions. Be sure to subscribe to the RSS/XML feed to stay up to date on new additions to the calendar. Your colleagues from, SIG/III (http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/) ASIST/EC (http://www.asis.org/Chapters/europe/About.htm) NEASIST (http://www.neasist.org/) International Calendar of Information Science Conferences (ICISC) http://icisc.neasist.org/ Contact: icisc(a)neasist.org Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 208 India ** Please excuse duplicate postings ** The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG/III), the European (ASIST/EC) and the New England (NEASIST) chapters of ASIS&T (American Society for Information Science & Technology) are pleased to announce: The International Calendar of Information Science Conferences (ICISC) http://icisc.neasist.org/ http://icisc.neasist.org/ This centralized, master calendar of relevant conferences being held around the world serves three primary purposes: - to help information science researchers and practitioners (and their colleagues in related disciplines) to discover which conferences are planned that might fulfill their need to communicate their knowledge and experience and learn from others; and, - to help conference organizers avoid time or topic conflicts, or coordinate with other groups, leading to more interaction and coherence among professional groups; and, - to contribute to facilitating interaction among like-minded professionals working on information problems around the globe. This calendar is meant as a cooperative venture. Any organization or conference organizer is cordially invited to submit relevant conferences, either confirmed or planned, to the ICISC Calendar. Detailed instructions for registering a conference directly, through a submission form, or by Email can be found on the Web site. The site is moderated and the sponsoring organizations reserve the right to discard entries that would not be deemed appropriate. The calendar is in English at the moment. We hope that more languages and/or mirror sites could be added in the future. Announcements can be passed in any language that can be presented in Latin characters, provided an English translation of at least the conference title, place and dates is also included. In addition to the dynamic and searchable calendar available for viewing in both block and list style, there is a "Quick Calendar" listing all the events on a static HTML web page useful for printing, or for those with slower internet connections. ICISC further offers the option to subscribe to an RSS feed to keep up to date on the latest additions. The web site further includes lists of electronic fora, organizations, networks and rotating conferences in Information science. Suggestions of relevant entries will be most welcome. We hope that you will find this calendar useful from an organizational and/or individual stand point. We encourage you to contribute to the calendar and offer your suggestions. Be sure to subscribe to the RSS/XML feed to stay up to date on new additions to the calendar. Your colleagues from, SIG/III ( http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/ http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/ ) ASIST/EC ( http://www.asis.org/Chapters/europe/About.htm http://www.asis.org/Chapters/europe/About.htm ) NEASIST ( http://www.neasist.org/ http://www.neasist.org/ ) International Calendar of Information Science Conferences (ICISC) http://icisc.neasist.org/ http://icisc.neasist.org/ Contact: mailto:icisc@neasist.org icisc(a)neasist.org Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 208 India

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Training programme on "Information Management on the Virtual Platform
by Satish Munnolli 24 Jul '05

24 Jul '05

** Apologies for cross posting ** Following message may be of your interest. Satish S Munnolli Librarian ACTREC Kharghar Navi Mumbai Dear Sir The National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) at Hyderabad is organising a training programme on "Information Management on the Virtual Platform" during September 12 to 16, 2005. The objective of the programme is to orient to the techniques and strategies for better management of information with new technologies and practices. Participants will have an exposure to new concepts; trends in Internet technologies; the web as a platform for knowledge and information access and dissemination; web-based networking; content organization and management through institutional repositories and communication tools. The course fee is Rs.5000/- towards tuition fee, course material, boarding, lodging, and field visits. For local participants the fee is Rs.3300/-. We look forward to receiving nominations from your organization. Please send us the same by fax or email, so as to reach us by August 30, 2005. Thanking you, Sincerely Yours Lakshmi Lakshmi Murthy Assistant Director & Course Coordinator National Institute of Agricultural Extension Management (MANAGE) Rajendranagar Hyderabad - 500030, A.P.

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Fw:
by Subbiah Arunachalam 23 Jul '05

23 Jul '05

Dear Sir / Madam, I am very happy to inform you that Prof Swaminathan is being awarded with the Hiroshima Peace Prize on Monday, 25th July at Hiroshima. Thanking you. Sincerely, R Malathy ============================ Secretary to PROF. M S SWAMINATHAN Chairman, National Commission on Farmers, Govt. of India President, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs Chairman, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Third Cross Street, Taramani Institutional Area Chennai - 600 113 (India) Tel: +91 44 2254 2790 / 2254 1229; Fax: +91 44 2254 1319 Email: chairman(a)mssrf.res.in / msswami(a)vsnl.net Dear Sir / Madam, I am very happy to inform you that Prof Swaminathan is being awarded with the Hiroshima Peace Prize on Monday, 25th July at Hiroshima. Thanking you. Sincerely, R Malathy ============================ Secretary to PROF. M S SWAMINATHAN Chairman, National Commission on Farmers, Govt. of India President, Pugwash Conferences on Science and World Affairs Chairman, M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Third Cross Street, Taramani Institutional Area Chennai - 600 113 (India) Tel: +91 44 2254 2790 / 2254 1229; Fax: +91 44 2254 1319 Email: mailto:chairman@mssrf.res.in chairman(a)mssrf.res.in / mailto:msswami@vsnl.net msswami(a)vsnl.net

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Re: [LIS-Forum] ILA website
by Mailing List Manager 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:28:20 +0530 From: Rupak Chakravarty <rupak2811(a)gmail.com> The website of "Central Reference Library" has the same story URL: http://www.crlindia.org/ People concerned/responsible are not aware or they have no more interest Rupak On 7/22/05, Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > > Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:04:32 +0530 > From: Aman Jha <aman.jha(a)ciionline.org> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: ILA website > > Friends, > > Wondering whether ILA's website address (domain name) has changed OR it > has forgotten to renew the domain name!!!!!!??? > <http://www.ilaindia.org> http://www.ilaindia.org - This website shows > something else. > > Regards, > Aman Jha > Librarian > Confederation of Indian Industry > Plot No 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV > Sector 18, Gurgaon 122015 (Haryana) > Tel: 0124-5014060-67 � Fax: 0124-5014080 > > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > -- Rupak Chakravarty Assistant Librarian Panjab University Library Chandigarh 160014 INDIA

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SALIS Awards for the year 2005-nomination invited - Announcement
by Arunachalam Hariharan 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Nominations are invited for the following SALIS Awards for the year 2005. SALIS(Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science) Awards 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National level) ------------------------------------------------------ SALIS instituted an award- sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, in the name of Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award . Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Eligibility: Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in any parts in India. Must be a citizen of India About Dr.Harish Chandra -------------------------- Dr.Harish Chandra is currently working as Librarian of IIT, Madras. Prior to this, he has also worked in IIT, Delhi, GSI and IIFT. He underwent training in Library Automation and Digital Library at University of Cambridge, UK and Tilburg University, Netherlands respectively. His major contributions are in the areas of New Library Building Planning, ISO-9001 application in the Library, Digital Library Initiative, Web based library and information services, etc. Dr.Chandra is a member of Senate, IIT since 1995, a member of Task Force for Higher Education Library System, MHRD. He is also a member in the editorial board of various journals including OCLC Systems and Services. He is also a member of many professional bodies. Dr.Chandra has over 60 publications to his credit and completed various projects and consultancy assignments. He has organized several national and international conferences. He has received several awards, chaired number of technical sessions and delivered number of invited lectures. He has visited more than 12 countries and received several awards. ------------------------------------------------------ 2. AutoLibTamilnadu Best Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only) 3. AutoLib Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only: Age below 40 years) Must be a citizen of India The above two awards are sponsored by M/s AutoLib Software System , a leading Library Automation Solution Provider at Chennai. AutoLib Software System ---------------------------------- AutoLib Software System has been established to provide low cost and high quality library automation solutions. They undertake all types of library automation projects. One of their objectives is to recognize and encourage library professionals who contribute more for the profession. AutoLib is a popular library automation software in Tamilnadu- installed in many reputed institutions, is one of their products. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Eligibility for the above two Awards : Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in Tamilnadu region.Must be a citizen of India Nominations for all the three awards ( by Library professionals holding responsible position or by self) are invited for the year 2005 from eligible professionals. The application form can be obtained from the Convener, SALIS Award Committee by sending a self addressed stamped (Rs.10/-) cover or downloaded from http://autolib-india.net/salis.html. or by sending E-mail to salisawards(a)yahoo.com. The other details are given in the application form. Filled-in application along with necessary supporting documents should be sent in a sealed cover to The Convener, SALIS Award Committee, SALIS, C/o, AutoLib, B2-Solai Apartments(opp to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road, Chennai 600 089. Last date for the receipt of filled application is 30.09.2005. For any clarifications, E-mail to salisawards(a)yahoo.com Convener SALIS Award Committee ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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ILA website
by Mailing List Manager 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 13:04:32 +0530 From: Aman Jha <aman.jha(a)ciionline.org> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: ILA website Friends, Wondering whether ILA's website address (domain name) has changed OR it has forgotten to renew the domain name!!!!!!??? <http://www.ilaindia.org> http://www.ilaindia.org - This website shows something else. Regards, Aman Jha Librarian Confederation of Indian Industry Plot No 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Sector 18, Gurgaon 122015 (Haryana) Tel: 0124-5014060-67 � Fax: 0124-5014080

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GOOGLE GETS A MAP FOR THE MOON
by Mailing List Manager 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 11:03:10 +0530 From: Farooque Shaheen <Farooque.Shaheen(a)caritor.com> Google has come up with an interesting way to honour the first manned moon landing, which took place 36 years ago on July 20, 1969. The company has added some NASA imagery to its Maps interface,which enables the users to surf the exact spot where man first landed on Moon. Google Moon is basically an extension of Google Maps and Google Earth and uses NASA imagery to surf Moon?s surface. You can also check out the exact spots where Apollo astronauts landed. On July 20, 1969, Neil Armstrong and Edwin `Buzz?Aldrin became the first two humans to set foot on Moon. They stayed on the surface on 21.6 hours,while their fellow astronaut, Michael Collins, orbited above them. It can be accessed by clicking on the temporary moon logo on the Google homepage or by visiting http://moon.google.com. The map allows the user tozoom in and out, but you might be in for a surprise if you zoom in too close. Source: http://infotech.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1178799.cms Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

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32 Tips to Inspire Innovation for You and Your Library
by Aman Jha 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Dear Professionals, Following articles/papers may be an interesting read: 1. 32 Tips to Inspire Innovation for You and Your Library: Part 1 / by Stephen Abram, M.L.S., Sirsi vice president of Innovation. http://www.imakenews.com/sirsi/e_article000423643.cfm?x=b5dRbWJ,b2rpmkgK 2. Know How - Managing knowledge for competitive advantage (An Economic Intelligence Unit white paper sponsored by Tata Consultancy Services), June 2005. This white paper examines how information can be managed to achieve better decision-making and knowledge-sharing around the organisation. It draws both on a survey of 122 executives from large corporations from Europe, and on a series of indepth interviews with knowledge-management experts. http://graphics.eiu.com/files/ad_pdfs/Tata_KnowHow_WP.pdf Regards, Aman Jha Librarian Confederation of Indian Industry Plot No 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Sector 18, Gurgaon 122015 (Haryana) Tel: 0124-5014060-67 • Fax: 0124-5014080

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[lisnet] 8th National Convention on Library & Information Networking
by Subhash Reddy 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

PES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 100 Ft. Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, BANGALORE 560 085 NACLIN 2005 The Eighth National Convention on Library & Information Networking on Strategies for Managing Knowledge Resources: Promoting Research, Education and Skills to be conducted for the first time in Karnataka, at P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from 22nd to 25th August, 2005. This event is jointly organised by Developing Library Network (DELNET) and PES Institute of Technology (PESIT) Library and information professionals from all over the country will be participating in this event. We would like to bring this to the notice of all the professionals. If you are interested to participate in this event please go to the following links to download the form and more information. http://www.pes.edu/menu/naclin2005.asp http://www.delnet.nic.in/naclin-2005.htm Mrs. Gayathri Sen Organising Secreatay NACLIN 2005 PES Institute of Technology, 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, BANGALORE 560 085 Ph: 080 30918985/26721983 E-mail: librarian_pesit(a)yahoo.co.in Web: www.pes.edu --------------------------------- Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page PES INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY 100 Ft. Ring Road , BSK 3 rd Stage, BANGALORE 560 085 NACLIN 2005 The Eighth National Convention on Library & Information Networking on Strategies for Managing Knowledge Resources: Promoting Research, Education and Skills to be conducted for the first time in Karnataka, at P E S Institute of Technology, Bangalore, from 22nd to 25th August, 2005. This event is jointly organised by Developing Library Network (DELNET) and PES Institute of Technology (PESIT) Library and information professionals from all over the country will be participating in this event. We would like to bring this to the notice of all the professionals. If you are interested to participate in this event please go to the following links to download the form and more information. http://www.pes.edu/menu/naclin2005.asp http://www.pes.edu/menu/naclin2005.asp http://www.delnet.nic.in/naclin-2005.htm http://www.delnet.nic.in/naclin-2005.htm Mrs. Gayathri Sen Organising Secreatay NACLIN 2005 PES Institute of Technology, 100 Feet Ring Road , BSK III Stage, BANGALORE 560 085 Ph: 080 30918985/26721983 E-mail: mailto:librarian_pesit@yahoo.co.in librarian_pesit(a)yahoo.co.in Web : http://www.pes.edu/ www.pes.edu http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=34442/*http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page YAHOO! GROUPS LINKS Visit your group " http://groups.yahoo.com/group/lisnet lisnet " on the web. To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: mailto:lisnet-unsubscribe@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe lisnet-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to the http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ Yahoo! Terms of Service .

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Information required
by Mahesh G T 22 Jul '05

22 Jul '05

Dear All, I need your help in finding vendors for ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) in India as well as abroad, actually we r running Management School in Bangalore, We r planning to implement ERP in our institute as we r going to automate the whole in house operations like Admissions,Administartion, Library ,Lab,,,,. So I kindly request you all to provide me information on vendors for ERP, and also the organizations that have already implemented ERP in India, Thanks in advance, ======================================================================= "Knowledge is of two kinds,We Know a subject ourselves,or,We know where to find information on it" ======================================================================= Mahesh G T Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore. MB No - 9845727385. ========================================================== " Leadership Through Innovation and Technology " ========================================================== Mahesh G T Alliance Business Academy, Bangalore. MB No - 9845727385. ____________________________________________________ Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs

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Turning books into bits
by Sreeharsha_Gopalakrishna＠i2.com 21 Jul '05

21 Jul '05

Dear Professionals, Here is an interesting article about books and digital libraries Several years ago journalist John Lenger told a remarkable story in the Columbia Journalism Review about teaching a journalism class at Harvard’s extension school. He asked his young students to write a story about a Harvard land deal that occurred in 1732, but after a week of research, most came back with almost nothing substantial to report. The problem: They had done most of their research using the Internet, walking right past Harvard’s library and archives, where the actual information could be found...... For more news pls visit... http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8258453/ **************************************** Sreeharsha BG i2 Technologies ‘One i2 Place’ #132 / 133, DivyaSree Technopolis Yamalur Post, Off Airport Road, Bangalore 560 037. Phone: +91-80-3028 8016 Email: sreeharsha_gopalakrishna(a)i2.com visit us @ www.i2.com **************************************** Values are more important than People...!!!

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Empanelment of Book Suppliers
by T.V. Prafulla Chandra 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

Dear All, We would like to hear from book supplying firms who are willing to supply books to the Dharma Vana Arboretum, a not-for-profit project coming up near Bhongir, Andhra Pradesh over an area of 450+ acres. We are mainly interested in books relating to horticulture, agriculture, botany and forestry. The terms are: 20 % discount Post free supply Books should be in mint condition at the time of delivery. Preference would be given to Hyderabad-based firms, although it is not an essential criteria. Others would also be considered depending on their proximity to major centres of publishing. Thank you Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NISC Export Services Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of NISC International, Inc. USA) S-1 Ballad Estates, St.Ann's School Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017 Andhra Pradesh, India - Tel:+91 40 27001517 Tel/Fax:+91 40 27002538 WWW.NISC.COM A company in service to NISC worldwide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: Announcement: Web Conference has begun
by Smita Chandra 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

Apologies for cross-posting. Smita-- ********************************************************************************** Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian Library, Information & Documentation Division Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Maharashtra, INDIA Ph.: 91-022-27484137 (9.30AM-6.00PM, excluding Sat/Sun) Fax: 91-022-27480763 Email : iiglib(a)iigs.iigm.res.in (official) smitac_in(a)yahoo.com (personal) ********************************************************************************** __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Apologies for cross-posting. Smita-- ********************************************************************************** Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian Library, Information & Documentation Division Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Maharashtra, INDIA Ph .: 91-022-27484137 (9.30AM-6.00PM, excluding Sat/Sun) Fax : 91-022-27480763 Email : mailto:iiglib@iigs.iigm.res.in iiglib(a)iigs.iigm.res.in (official) mailto:smitac_in@yahoo.com smitac_in(a)yahoo.com (personal) ********************************************************************************** __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Information is the saleable commodity: Remember Dr.CRK Sir's classes
by Puttaraj Choukimath 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

Dear All, GREETINGS. http://www.alibnet.org/For%20Librarian.html Those who are searching for job or better job can put their short resume on ADINET web site. Charges : Rs. 100/- for 3 months. Let us appreciate the service. Regards, Puttaraj. Mr.Puttaraj, A. C. Asst. Librarian (Periodicals) SDTM Library, TATA Institute of Social Sciences, P.B. No.8313, Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088 INDIA Tel: +91-22-2556 3290, Ext.285 (O) Fax: +91-22-2556 2912 Email: puttuc(a)yahoo.com, choukimath(a)tiss.edu URL: www.tiss.edu __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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'India and the Knowledge Economy' - free copies
by ++ Mukesh Anand ++ 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

Dear All 'India and the Knowledge Economy' There was a sudden surge in demand for copies and after 16 copies were earmarked for free distribution, we have run out of stock. More copies are on order from World Bank i will revert with supply status by end July'05. Interested members may register their request with Monitor - Hyderabad at monitorsales(a)gmail.com Best Wishes ++ Mukesh ++ - - Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services # 203, Moghal Marc Ratan Complex Narayanguda, Opp. Deepak Theatre, Hyderabad - 500 029, India Telephone: 040-55787065 Fax: +91-40-27552390 http://www.monitorinfo.com Importers n Distributors of Technical Publications Dear All 'India and the Knowledge Economy' There was a sudden surge in demand for copies and after 16 copies were earmarked for free distribution, we have run out of stock. More copies are on order from World Bank i will revert with supply status by end July'05. Interested members may register their request with Monitor - Hyderabad at mailto:monitorsales@gmail.com monitorsales(a)gmail.com Best Wishes ++ Mukesh ++ - - Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services # 203, Moghal Marc Ratan Complex Narayanguda, Opp. Deepak Theatre, Hyderabad - 500 029, India Telephone: 040-55787065 Fax: +91-40-27552390 http://www.monitorinfo.com http://www.monitorinfo.com Importers n Distributors of Technical Publications

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LIBCOM 2005 - Second Announcement
by Satish Munnolli 20 Jul '05

20 Jul '05

Apologies for cross posting The following announcement may be of interest to Library and Information Science professionals Announcement and Call for Papers Ninth International Conference and Exhibition Information Technologies, Computer Systems and Publications for Libraries LIBCOM-2005 Zvenigorod, Moscow Region, Russia November 14 -18, 2005 Organizers: - Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology - Federal Agency for Science and Innovations, Moscow, Russia - Federal Agency for Culture and Cinematography, Moscow, Russia - Russian Foundation for Basic Research - International Library, Information and Analytical Center - International Association of Electronic Libraries and New Information Technologies Users and Developers The subject scope of the Conference covers the state-of-the-art and prospects of new information, computer and Internet technologies in library and information practice; library consortia; digital libraries and digital information resources; legal aspects of libraries and information providers activities; new educational technologies; interaction of book publishers, booksellers and libraries. The Conference Program is based on accepted participants' paper proposals and special invitations issued by the Organizing Committee to selected experts in the Conference topics as well as to providers of information, computer, publishing and Internet products to libraries. Call for Papers The Organizing Committee seeks original research and application-oriented papers, not previously presented elsewhere, which make new contributions to the conference topics. You are invited to submit an extended abstract of your proposed paper in the electronic form (as an attachment to email) according to the following guidelines: 1. The extended abstract should not exceed 0.75 A4 page in length. 2. The heading should include the title of your paper, followed by names, affiliations, email of the author(s). 3. The deadline for submitting proposals is October 1, 2005. 4. Full text should not exceed 4, 000 words in length and should be single spaced. 5. The deadline for submitting full text is October 15, 2005. 6. Proposals for papers to be written and presented in English should be sent to Dr. Lester Pourciau, Deputy Chair, International Organizing Committee, email: Pourciau(a)memphis.edu or Pourciau(a)alumni.indiana.edu Abstracts for papers to be written and presented in Russian should be sent to Dr. Yakov Shraiberg, Chair, International Organizing Committee, and First Deputy Director, Russian National Public Library for Science and Technology, email: shra(a)gpntb.ru 7. Full texts of accepted papers will be published in the LIBCOM conference proceedings. A special exhibition operates during the Conference. The Exhibition scope includes: new computer technologies in information business and librarianship; Internet technologies; digital information; information technologies in libraries and educational institutions; book trade; library equipment and materials ; publishing houses products; book market services; university products and services as well as other related issues. Conference participants will be offered a social and cultural program, which includes: ? a tour to Savvino-Storozhevsky or New Jerusalem medieval Monasteries, ? an additional charged tour around Pushkin places (Zakharovo-Vyazemy), by preliminary requests ? a concert ? fourchette - dancing party «Nice to meet you» ? an informal party on the occasion of the Conference closing with live music. A pool, gym, and sauna as well as manipulation and health treatment will be available to the Conference participants on site. Registration and accommodation The Conference registration fee is $120 and covers: - participation in the Conference professional program and admittance to the exhibits - Conference bag with Conference proceedings and information materials - conference badge - transfer on the dates of arrival and departure - organizational expenses for Russian visa support - participation in conference opening and closing receptions - a concert - a tour to Savvino-Storozhevsky or New Jerusalem medieval Monasteries . Accommodation fee for the whole stay (four days including three meals a day) is as follows (prices per person): One-room apartment Two-room apartment Suite double - $ 210 double - $ 240 double - $ 280 single - $ 280 single - $ 360 single - $ 420 The Exhibition stand rental fee is 200 USD Payment should be made in US dollars in advance to: ILIAC (International Library Information and Analytical Center) 1776 Massachusetts Avenue, Suite 700, NW, Washington DC, 20036, USA Bank - Bank of America, 3 Dupont Circle, NW, Washington DC, 20036, USA ABA/Routing # 054001204, Acct. # 001920698423 For online registration and additional information please visit: http://www.gpntb.ru/libcom2005/eng iliac(a)iliac.org Contacts: Tel: +7 (095) 923-1249, +7 (095) 928-1340, +7 (095) 923-9998 Fax: +7 (095) 921-9862, +7 (095) 925-9750 Email: sigla(a)gpntb.ru, kv(a)gpntb.ru Mailing address: "LIBCOM-2005" Organizing Committee, GPNTB, 12 Kuznetsky Most, GSP-6, K-31, Moscow, 107996, Russia Satish S Munnolli Librarain Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre, Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 208 Ph: +91 22 2740 5026 Fax: +91 22 2741 2894 Email: smunnolli(a)actrec.res.in

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Refresher courses in LIS
by Dr. Nabi Hasan 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Dear Friends If u have the list of the Refresher courses in LIS to be organized in the different universities, then kindly forward the same to me. Thanking you all in anticipation Dr. Nabi Hasan Library System Administrator University Library, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062 (India) Phone: 01894-283184 (Direct), 01894-230361 (O) Cell- 9418149447, 01894-234571 (R) E-Mail: nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http://hillagric.ernet.in --------------------------------- Too much spam in your inbox? Yahoo! Mail gives you the best spam protection for FREE! http://in.mail.yahoo.com Dear Friends If u have the list of the Refresher courses in LIS to be organized in the different universities, then kindly forward the same to me. Thanking you all in anticipation Dr. Nabi Hasan Library System Administrator University Library, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062 (India) Phone: 01894-283184 (Direct), 01894-230361 (O) Cell- 9418149447, 01894-234571 (R) E-Mail: mailto:nabihasan@rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com mailto:nabihasan@gmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http:// hillagric.ernet.in Too much spam in your inbox? Yahoo! Mail gives you the best spam protection for FREE! http://in.mail.yahoo.com

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Tribute to Prof. Khandwala
by Mailing List Manager 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Date: 18 Jul 2005 08:01:05 -0000 From: jyoti shreeram bhabal <jyotibhabal(a)rediffmail.com> � Sorry for the delay in sending out this message. There was a technical problem at our end. jyoti SHPT School of Library Science Past Students Association ********************************************************************* Dear All, SHPT School of Library Science Past Students Association conducted a Remembrance Meeting for Prof. Vidyut Khandwala ( Ex-University Librarian, SNDT Women�s University )on Saturday 2nd July 2005 at 4.00 p.m. at 2nd floor SNDT Women�s University Library, Churchgate. Two minutes silence was maintained in the memory of Prof. Khandwala. This was followed by Bhajans by Ms. Preeti Bhatt. >From the eighty five people present, dignitaries such as Ms. Kamaliniben Bhansali (Ex- Vice Chancellor), Dr. Ms. Jyotiben Trivedi (Ex- Vice Cancellor ), Prof. Harsha Parekh (Ex- University Librarian SNDT Women�s Univ.), Dr. S. R. Ganpule (Ex- Univerity Librarian, Univ. of Mumbai) shared their memories of the golden times with Prof. Khandwala. On behalf of the past students Dr. Maya Avasia (Asiatic Society of Mumbai) paid her respect to Prof Khandwala and spoke about how Ms. Khandwala encouraged her students to go ahead and contribute to the field. Dr Perin Marolia (SHPT School of Library Science) remembered her for her unique quality i.e. her Memory and Creativity. �She was the only Head who knew each & every student. She could spot the weakness of the individual stundents and help them to overcome it,� said Ms. Parvati V. (American Information Resource Center). Ms. Parvati V. also highlighted Prof. Khandwala�s achievements. Mrs. Sushama Powdwal read out the message of the present Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Rupa Shah. A display of Photographs of Prof. Khandwala with various dignitaries in the library was organized. A poem was written by Ms. Sunanda Mahajan describing Prof. Khandwala�s personality was put up. Keeping in mind the dream and vision of Prof. Khandwala, SHPT School of Library Science past students Association started �Prof Vidyut Khandwala Fund� for giving Scholarship/ Internship for the needy and worthy students. Rs. 30,000/- was collected on the spot. Contribution to this fund is still pouring in from India & abroad. We hope a substantial corpus will be developed. We welcome contributions for this fund. Email: sndtulib(a)bom3.vsnl.net.in or shptsndt(a)bom7.vsnl.net.in Tel: 22072792

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Universities can be ranked based on web indicators
by Madhuresh 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Dear Friends, Here is an interesting article published in The Scientist 2005, Vol. 19, Issue 14, page 10. It can be seen online at http://www.the-scientist.com/2005/7/18/10/1 I am copying below the full article but it is without table and figures. The article talks about the ranking of world's top universities based on various web indicators. The article also cite the ranking published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University in 2004, which was based on publications and citations, available at http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm Indian Institute of Science is listed at 642 rank and IIT Bombay at 778 rank as per this webometrics while ranking published by Shanghai Jiao Tong University shows IISc with a rank of 200+. Even at regional level at Asia and Oceania, IISc ranking is 77 out of top 100. Madhuresh Singhal Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited, Electronic City, phase II, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560100 Phone 28521314-16 Ext.- 212 Mobile 98861 82822 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com http://nettalk2.tripod.com/ What the Internet says about Science Universities can be ranked based on web indicators By Isidro F. Aguillo, Begoña Granadino, Jose Luis Ortega and Jose Antonio Prieto The Web has changed the way in which many researchers access scientific information, conduct research, communicate their findings, and share data. There is now a need to assess the impact of Web publication in order to promote wider and better use of this new medium. Recent attempts have been made to go beyond the strict use of bibliometric indicators. Shanghai Jiao Tong University has published a ranking of the top 500 universities, in which numbers of publications and citations were combined with other criteria such as institution size or the number of Nobel prizes awarded to alumni. The Web offers advantages as institutions represent "natural units," with their own institutional domains that mark their presence on the Internet. Since most institutions have a specific Internet domain or subdomain for all their Web pages, quantitative data can be extracted using specifically designed crawlers, or the robots of the major search engines. The contents of these institutional Web sites might include not only final papers or preprints, but also valuable information on other aspects of their scientific activities. Raw data, teaching materials, slides produced for meetings or conferences, in-house software, graphs, media files, and even administrative information might be useful to pupils, colleagues, and partners worldwide. Since the Web is ubiquitous, a wider audience is possible when publication is electronic; this could include readers in developing countries whose access to scientific publications can be very restricted. The Web is cheaper than the printed word and can provide information that paper sources could never contain; for example, large amounts of data, complex and dynamic graphics, or even interactive systems. Finally, the Web is a hypertext-interlinked system, and although the motivations for linking far exceed traditional "citation for recognition," careful use of citation analysis techniques may still be possible. Web indicators are now becoming important in the quantitative analysis of science, but a global system involving the major universities and research institutions has yet to be developed. To fill this gap, we designed a combined assessment model for ranking the institutional domains of universities worldwide based on "Web presence" indicators. Three different features of these domains were assessed: the size of their Web presence (measured by the number of Web pages), visibility (reflected by the number of in-links from pages external to the domain), and the number of "rich" files available (the number of downloadable files in advanced formats such as Adobe Acrobat - pdf, PostScript - ps, MS Word - doc, MS PowerPoint - ppt, and MS Excel - xls). While evaluations were made in absolute terms, the fact that research and other activities involve specific file types was taken into account. The number of in-links to these organizations' Web sites was used to establish the visibility of their content to third parties, including other academic and scientific organizations, government authorities, and companies. Data were collected using the major search engines. The full results are available from "Ranking of World Universities in the Web" [http://www.webometrics.info] where the first 1,000 universities are listed according to Web criteria. Preliminary analysis shows that most productive research-oriented universities are among the leaders in the list. A significant positive correlation was found between the Web list ranks and the Shanghai Jiao Tong University list. Moreover, a large number of technologically oriented institutions were well-positioned by the Webometric indicators. The universities of developing countries (especially of the larger nations) appeared in competitive positions with regard to those of the developed world. There are still several technical and methodological problems to overcome, mostly related with the search engine bias. More relevant, there are several shortcomings and caveats related to the use of Web indicators for assessing visibility and impact. These are not yet developed enough to compare directly to bibliometric ones, but we intend to use non-Webometric indicators in our rankings to allow a direct comparison of the different approaches. Isidro F. Aguillo [http://isidro@cindoc.csic.es] Begoña Granadino, Jose Luis Ortega, and Jose Antonio Prieto are researchers in the Internet Lab at the Center for Scientific Information and Documentation (CINDC), Spanish Higher Council for Scientific Research, in Madrid, Spain. References 1. M Thelwall et al, http://cybermetrics.wlv.ac.uk/AoIRASIST/index.html Proceedings of the AoIR-ASIST 2004 Workshop on Web Science Research Methods 2004. 2. NC Liu et al, "Academic Ranking of World Universities - 2004," http://ed.sjtu.edu.cn/ranking.htm Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University 2004. 3. IF Aguillo STM information on the Web and the development of new Internet R&D databases and indicators Proceedings Online Information Meeting 98, London, Learned information 1998, 239-43. 4. M Thelwall et al, "Webometrics," Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (Edited by: Cronin B). Medford, NY: Information Today, Inc 2005, 39: 81-135.

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Free Copies of World Bank Title
by ++ Mukesh Anand ++ 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Dear All Appended below is the list of recipient libraries who will shortly receive a free copy of World Bank Title, 'India and the Knowledge Economy' Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune Vidyanidhi Digital Library, University of Mysore, Mysore M G State Institute of Public Administration, Chandigarh Loktak Power Station Library, Manipur Central Electrochemcial Research Institute, Karaikudi National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad ICRISAT, Hyderabad Community Information Service Centres, Tenali INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE LIBRARY, Kolkata Army Institute of Management, Kolkata Monitor Information Services thanks all the forum members for their participation in this free copy distribution campaign. Sincerely ++ Mukesh ++ - - Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services # 203, Moghal Marc Ratan Complex Narayanguda, Opp. Deepak Theatre, Hyderabad - 500 029, India Telephone: 040-55787065 Fax: +91-40-27552390 http://www.monitorinfo.com Importers n Distributors of Technical Publications Dear All Appended below is the list of recipient libraries who will shortly receive a free copy of World Bank Title, 'India and the Knowledge Economy' Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Pune Vidyanidhi Digital Library, University of Mysore , Mysore M G State Institute of Public Administration, Chandigarh Loktak Power Station Library, Manipur Central Electrochemcial Research Institute, Karaikudi National Institute of Rural Development, Hyderabad ICRISAT, Hyderabad Community Information Service Centres, Tenali INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE LIBRARY, Kolkata Army Institute of Management, Kolkata Monitor Information Services thanks all the forum members for their participation in this free copy distribution campaign. Sincerely ++ Mukesh ++ - - Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services # 203, Moghal Marc Ratan Complex Narayanguda, Opp. Deepak Theatre, Hyderabad - 500 029, India Telephone: 040-55787065 Fax: +91-40-27552390 http://www.monitorinfo.com http://www.monitorinfo.com Importers n Distributors of Technical Publications

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Elsevier Enhances Scopus
by Farooque Shaheen 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Scopus, the abstract and indexing (A&I) database of scientific, technological, and medical research information developed last year by Elsevier, has apparently beat all expectations for the success of its market adoption. In June, 6 months after its launch, the company announced it had signed its 500th customer. And, following an agreement with the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC; http://www.jisc.ac.uk) more than 60 universities in the U.K. are now taking part in the introductory offer for Scopus. Today, July 18, Scopus is announcing a range of new updates and features that further its mission of providing an easy-to-use, comprehensive system for conducting scientific research. The product is not viewed as a stand-alone, but rather as one that fits within the research process and supports the workflow by seamlessly integrating third-party research tools. New features being introduced include close integration with RefWorks, the bibliographic management tool from CSA; interoperability with the chemical structure searching in MDL?s CrossFire Commander; and several content integration enhancements. In November 2004, Elsevier launched Scopus, its ambitious project designed in close collaboration with librarians and researchers that promised to be the most comprehensive STM database. At the time, Elsevier said that it aimed to make the Scopus service ?as easy to use as Google,? with fewer clicks to the full text than any service available. Since then, Scopus has been building on its foundation and adding enhancements to accelerate and simplify the research experience. Source: http://www.infotoday.com/newsbreaks/nb050718-1.shtml Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd, Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449 Scopus, the abstract and indexing (A&I) database of scientific, technological, and medical research information developed last year by Elsevier, has apparently beat all expectations for the success of its market adoption. In June, 6 months after its launch, the company announced it had signed its 500th customer. And, following an agreement with the Joint Information Systems Committee (JISC; http://www.jisc.ac.uk) more than 60 universities in the U.K. are now taking part in the introductory offer for Scopus. Today, July 18, Scopus is announcing a range of new updates and features that further its mission of providing an easy-to-use, comprehensive system for conducting scientific research. The product is not viewed as a stand-alone, but rather as one that fits within the research process and supports the workflow by seamlessly integrating third-party research tools. New features being introduced include close integration with RefWorks, the bibliographic management tool from CSA; interoperability with the chemical structure searching in MDL’s CrossFire Commander; and several content integration enhancements. In November 2004, Elsevier launched Scopus, its ambitious project designed in close collaboration with librarians and researchers that promised to be the most comprehensive STM database. At the time, Elsevier said that it aimed to make the Scopus service “as easy to use as Google,” with fewer clicks to the full text than any service available. Since then, Scopus has been building on its foundation and adding enhancements to accelerate and simplify the research experience. Source: http://www.infotoday.com/newsbreaks/nb050718-1.shtml Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd, Tel. 080-26678388 # 4105 Mobile-9342507449

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DWPI to include Indian Patents...
by Poornima Narayan 19 Jul '05

19 Jul '05

Source: 'Online' July-August 2005... Dear Fellow Professionals, Thomson Scientific announced that Derwent World patents Index (DWPI) will now include Indian patents, both pre-grant applications and granted patents, following the culmination of the government's long process of amending India's national patent laws to ensure conformity with Trade Related Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) norms. Indian Patent coverage starts with data published December 4, 2004, when the new law took effect [215/386-0100; www.thomson.com] Poornima Narayana -- ----------------------------------------------------- Poornima Narayana Contact: 080-25086083 (O) Dy Head, ICAST N.A.L E mail: poornima(a)css.nal.res.in Airport Road prn_1_in(a)yahoo.com Bangalore 560 017 Fax: 080-25268072

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Re: Size Reduce Software
by Ravi Nandhan 18 Jul '05

18 Jul '05

Dear Sir, You can pls visit the below given URL:- (Also many others are available) http://www.mp3-converter.com/wma/ http://www.mp3-converter.biz/ http://www.blazemp.com/blaze_media_pro.asp You find so many SW here, the tutorials will be given in the package. Pls choose whichever you feel is suitable one for you. As MP3 is already a compressed format of audio, WMA is the next option.(eg. On an avg 120 MP3 songs can be burnt on a CD, where as if WMA is the choice, a CD can hold upto 200 songs Apprx.) There are lots of converters available. You are sure to loose the quality if you compress audio files. If WAVE format has surround sound, then if you compress it to MP3 it may loose quality and further down if you convert it to WMA. Thx and regards, Ravi > Message: 6 > Date: Wed, 13 Jul 2005 11:54:44 +0100 (BST) > From: Radheshyam yadav <shyamtyadav(a)yahoo.co.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Size Reduce Software > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Message-ID: <20050713105445.56638.qmail(a)web8407.mail.in.yahoo.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > > Hello techy people, > > I would like to ask for your help. I have some mp3 songs with 5 mb average size, can anyone give me some tu$ > > > > Radheshyam Yadav > Cairn Energy India Pty Ltd. > Information Management, > Surat, > Ph. 0261-2862792 > Mobile: 09898065128 -- --------------------------------------------------------- V. Ravi Nandhan Project Assistant National Centre for Science Info. Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560 012 e-mail:ravinandan@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in ravinandhan(a)gmail.com Mobile : 94486 08533 Ph.Off.: +91 80 22933273 (Direct) +91 80 23600271-Ext.:23 & 24 ---------------------------------------------------------

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