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Retro-Conversion of Bangla/Assamese/Sindhi/Malayalam Language Books.
by Sufian Ahmad 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dear Professionals! Sahitya Akademi Library is in the process of Retro-Conversion of language books (Bangla/Assamese/Sindhi/Malayalam). Professionals having knowledge of MARC 21 and basic typing knowledge of the concerned language may contact the urgently. Payment will be made on entry basis. The Librarian, Sahitya Akademi, Rabindra Bhawan, 35, Ferozshah Road, Mandi House, New Delhi-110001 Contact No. 011-23387386 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Use of Open Source Platforms and Systems in Library at New Mumbai on 9th and 16th December, 2012
by Dattatray Phadke 08 Nov '12

08 Nov '12

Dear Sir, Kindly arrange to post the following message to all LIS Forum members . Thanks Phadke Dear Librarians and LIS Professionals, Pillai Centre for Advances in Library Information Technology and Research ,New Panvel,New Mumbai is set to organise above workshop as apart of their PGDILIT course 2012-13.The workshop would be* on 9th and 16 the December,2012 at New Mumbai*.With a view to give opportunity to others we invite participation to this workshop by interested librarians and LIS professionals against registration fee.One can see the details of workshop contents etc by visiting following link: http://www.piit.ac.in/departments/pgdilit/pgdilitworkshops.asp We expect that interested librarians and library professionals would avail this opportunity and librarians would motivate their colleagues and staff to attend the workshop -- Thanking you, D.N.Phadke,Ph.D. Coordinator,PGDILIT Consultant Librarian,PIIT Dr.K.M. Vasudevan Pillai Campus Sector 16,New Panvel,New Mumbai,Mumbai 410206 Contact Phone No.022-27451700/6100, 022-27463739( Extn.151) Mob.+919869786186 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Talks in connection with National Library Week 2012
by faisal sl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear All, Kerala Library Association (KLA <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org>) cordially invite you to the Talks to be organized by its State and Regional Committees in connection with the National Library Week 2012. 1. Invited Talk on *“Is library & Information Profession at the cross road?” *by *Dr. Kaiser M. Khan*, *Associate Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science, Mangalore University* on 16 Nov. 2012 at 3 pm at the DLIS Lecture Hall, Kerala University Library, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, to be organized by KLA State Committee. 2. Invited Talk on “*Re-engineering Library Services*” by *Dr. M.D. Baby*, *Professor and Head, DLIS, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences* on 16 Nov. 2012 at 10.30 am at MG University Library Hall, to be organized by KLA Kottayam Region (For details contact Mr Vimal Kumar V., Secretary, KLA Kottayam Region, Mob: 9846496323) 3. Invited Talk on “*Impact of Mass media on Reading*” by *Mrs Priya A.S., **famous Malayalam novelist and short story writer *on 21 Nov. 2012 at 3 pm at Library Hall, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Cochin, to be organized by KLA Ernakulam Region (For details contact Mr P.J. Manuel, Secretary, KLA Ernakulam Region, Mob: 9496276307 *) * With regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association <http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org%20>(KLA) Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC XXV National Seminar- Dec. 10-13, 2012-reminder
by Shibu.K.M 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University, Puducherry in association with Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) is organizing *IASLIC XXV National Seminar* on the theme *“Intellectual Property Rights: **Problems and Prospects with Special Reference to Library and Information Services”* during December 10-13, 2012. The venue of the Seminar will be Pondicherry University, Puducherry. We request you to kindly participate in the seminar and make it a grand success. For registration and accommodation please log on to http://lib.pondiuni.edu.in/iaslic2012 Thanks and regards K.M. Shibu Assistant Librarian University Library Pondicherry University Puducherry-605 014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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openings for the position of library trainees
by RAJENDRA SINGH 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates. Thanks & regards, Rajendra Singh Assistant Manager (Lib.& Info.Service) IIIT-Delhi, Okhla Phase III New Delhi-110020, India -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Subject: Openings for the position of Library Trainees in IIITD Library & Information Centre The Institute invites applications for the position of Library Trainee (s) on purely contract basis. Required Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Certificate/Diploma/ Degree in Library and Information Science. Maximum Age Limit: 25 Years (As on 31.10.2012) Stipend: Between Rs.8,000/- and Rs.10,000/- p.m. depending upon qualification, experience etc. Selected trainees will be trained in various aspects of Library such as Acquisition, Cataloguing, Classification, Serial Control, New subscription/Renewal of Print and Electronic Journals, Circulation, Reference Service, Working on Institute Archive/Institutional Repository, RFID etc. The Library and Information Center may remain open till late hours on holidays and weekends. The Institute shall, however, try to accommodate schedule constraints. Interested candidates may send their resume along with a recent color passport size photograph via e-mail at library[at]iiitd.ac.in latest by 22.11.2012 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A special article tracing HBR Magazine's 90-Year History
by Venkata Kesavan 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Friend, You may like to read the special article, entitled, 'Inventing HBR' by Julia Kirby, published in the Harvard Business Review South Asia, November 2012, pp. 74 - 78. This special article traces the 90-year history of the world-renowned Harvard Business Review magazine, since its genesis in 1922. This is worth reading for fellow LIS professionals. One can currently access this article online from the HBR - Global website at: <http://hbr.org/2012/11/inventing-hbr/ar/1> http://hbr.org/2012/11/inventing-hbr/ar/1 Regards, R. VENKATA KESAVAN DGM & HEAD TIMES ARCHIVES & KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (TAKC) THE TIMES GROUP THE TIMES OF INDIA BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR DR. D. N. ROAD MUMBAI 400 001 PH: (B): +91-22-66353535 (EXT.: 4470) CELL: 09323812172 TAKC - Knowledge is Our Heritage EoM -- Make Smarter Career Decisions. Find out which company, role and industry is right for you. Visit jobbuzz.timesjobs.com to find out. Get company reviews and ratings, salary details, interview information, interview questions and more Disclaimer :----- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. If you are not an intended recipient, please delete the message and any attachments and notify the sender of misdelivery. Any use or disclosure of the contents of either is unauthorised and may be unlawful. All liability for viruses is excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender states them, with requisite authority, to be those of the specific TIMES GROUP company. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Assistant Librarian at TISB
by Benny M D 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the below job opening (Assistant Librarian )information to the LIS-Forum . Thank you Benny M.D. HoD, Department of Library TISB -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Professionals, I am writing to you from The International School Bangalore (TISB). We are a reputed and expanding coeducational, secular, Pre Kg-Grade XII international residential school in Bangalore, certified by The International Baccalaureate Organization, Geneva and University of Cambridge, UK. TISB is a part of a chain of institutions of the NPS group of schools which are located in Bangalore, Chennai and Singapore. Our schools are as follows: 1. NPS Rajajinagar - www.npsrnr.com 2. NPS Indiranagar - www.npsinr.com 3. NPS Chennai - www.npschennai.com 4. NAFL - www.npsinr.com/index.php?file=other_branches_nps_nafl 5. TISB- www.tisb.org 6. NPS Koromangala - www.npskrm.com 7. NPS International School Singapore - www.npsinternational.com.sg 8. NPS HSR- www.npshsr.com To propel its academic, co-curricular and pastoral support programmes and to manage its campus, TISB is looking for an Assistant Librarian to join its team of faculty. An Applicant must: • Complete a minimum one year full time Apprentice Training after the completion of MLISc in leading educational institutions • Work experience in any of the major Library Management Software like SLIM, LIBSYS, Koha, Greenstone etc. • Practical knowledge in Library Classification Systems like DDC/ UDC / Library of Congress • Have excellent written and oral communication abilities in English. • Enjoy working in a multi-cultural environment. • Have great openness to learn and innovate constantly. • Be computer savvy and comfortable with the use of technology. • Contribute to the richness of life in the boarding houses. • Enjoy the synergy of teamwork. • Delight in spontaneity and share the interests of youngsters. Applicants confident of making a substantial contribution to this remarkable international school of proven quality and looking to make long term careers should send detailed Curriculum Vitae with two references, a recent passport size photograph, copies of relevant certificates and a one page essay on ‘How you will contribute to TISB” If applying by email, please indicate the position applied for in the subject line and address to: hr(a)tisb.ac.in Best wishes, --------------------------------------------------- Lenora Fernandes HR & PR Executive The International School Bangalore [TISB] INDIA www.tisb.org Phone: +91-80-22634900 Fax: +91-80-27822553 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA/C-DAC Workshop on Information Security Awareness, 1 Dec.2012, Thiruvananthapuram
by faisal sl 07 Nov '12

07 Nov '12

Kerala Library Association (KLA) in collaboration with the Centre for Development for Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Hyderabad is organizing a Half Day Workshop on “Information Security Awareness” on 1st December 2012 in Thiruvananthapuram. Objectives: To give awareness about the common online information security issues. To equip the participants with tools and techniques to tackle different information security issues. Who should participate: The Workshop is primarily intended for Library and Information Science Professionals, Researchers and LIS Students. Maximum intake is 40 on a first come first served basis. Venue: Lecture Hall, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University Library Buildings, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram-695034, Kerala Date and Time: 1 December 2012, 9.00 am to 1.30 p.m. Tentative Programme: 9:00AM – 9:30AM : Registration 9.30AM-10.00AM : Inauguration 10:00AM – 11:30AM: Introduction, why awareness is important, what do you use internet for ?, Basic Security concepts, layer wise attacks. Major common online attacks, Identity theft, phishing, malicious applications. 11:30AM – 11:45AM: Tea Break 11:45AM – 1:15PM: Password attacks, tips, Email and Chat risks, cyber bullying (Examples, Tips) , Importance of Copyrights, Social Networking risks, (Examples, Tips) Secure PC, Firewall, Updates, Antivirus. Interaction and feedback. 1:15PM – 1:30PM: Concluding session Resource Person: Mr.Gnana Seelan, Project Engineer, C-DAC Hyderabad Registration: Registration is free. For online registration: http://kla-c-dacworkshoponinformation.splashthat.com/ OR http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2012/11/06/online-registration-kla-c-dac-wor… Details: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ http://klaweblog.wordpress.com Contact: Dr A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, Mob: 09446428163 E-mail: agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in S.L.Faisal, General secretary, KLA, Mob: 09447699724 E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com *********************************************************************************************************** Thanks S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association (KLA) Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Stress Management through Meditation and Music on Saturday, 17th November 2012 from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m
by Mohan HR 06 Nov '12

06 Nov '12

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for a unique programme on "Stress Management through Meditation and Music" on Saturday, 17th November 2012 from 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2012/mm-121117.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. As the seats are limited, PRIOR REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED. Pl. register at http://goo.gl/bVK7d With regards HR Mohan Chairman, IEEE CS http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ INVITATION ===================================================== A Unique Programme On Stress Management through Meditation and Music Realise the power of the mind for a healthy life & role of music in controlling the mind A lecture on body, mind, stress and disease Music Therapy based on Chakras Conducted by Dr. P. S. Lalitha Reiki Grandmaster and Acupuncturist Founder- Art of Healing Chief Guest Padma Bhushan, Kalaimamani Smt. P. Susheela Playback singer and Famous Tamil compositions on controlling the mind Compositions on Saranaghathy” (ஸரணாகதி) surrendering to the Divine power Rendered by Padma Seshadri Sisters Randhini-Roshini Guided meditation for self healing and for relaxing the mind & body Date: Saturday, 17th November 2012 Time: 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Arkay Convention Centre, ‘Oms Lakshana’, III floor, 148, Royapettah High Road, Luz, Mylapore, Chennai - 600004 Phone: 24661130/9381007317 ALL ARE WELCOME Valet Parking available For more details on the programme, please contact 9840044198 (Before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m.) www.pslalitha.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This programme is organised in association with Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for fulltext article
by Ravi Hullur 05 Nov '12

05 Nov '12

Dear All LIS Professionals Our faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard Caesarean section-past, present and what of the future? 1988, Vol. 8, No. 3, Pages 201-205 MMP13 polymorphism decreases risk for dental caries. *Caries Res 2012; 46:401-407 (DOI: 10.1159/000339379* -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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