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Kalpakkam Calling - READIT Conference
by C. Jayakumar 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

Dear Sir/Madam, We are glad to inform you that we are organizing a Conference on the theme Knowledge Sharing with Semantic Grids during December 28-29, 2011 at IGCAR Kalpakkam. This Conference forms a part of the series "Recent Advances in Information Technology (READIT)" organized by the Madras Library Association (Kalpakkam Chapter) and SIRD, IGCAR. READIT series of conferences are being conducted from 1995 onwards. The previous Conferences were well received by professionals engaged in IT and Library & Information services and Academic institutions. The Conference will be preceded by a one-day Tutorial on "Preservation techniques for archives" on 27/12/2011. 8th National Conference on "Recent Advances in Information Technology" (READIT) Theme: Knowledge Sharing with Semantic grids December 28 -29, 2011 Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam URL : http://www.igcar.gov.in/igc2004/sird/readit_11/8thReadit.html Conference Sub Themes Advanced Digital Library Infrastructure Semantic Web Evolution Agent Programming Grid Computing and Semantic Web Content organization and knowledge management Metadata for knowledge sharing Collaboration and Networking between libraries Digital Preservation Pre-Conference Tutorial on Preservation techniques for archives 27 December 2011 Organized by Madras Library Association (Kalpakkam Chapter) In association with Scientific and Information Resource Division Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research Address for correspondence Dr.M.Sai Baba Convener, Organizing Committee, READIT, Head, Scientific Information Resource Division, & Associate Director, Resources Management Group Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Kalpakkam 603 102, Tamil Nadu. Phone: +91 44 27480281 Fax: +91 44 27480096 E-mail: readit(a)igcar.gov.in ; msb(a)igcar.gov.in URL : http://www.igcar.gov.in/igc2004/sird/readit_11/8thReadit.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IGI Global-Encyclopedia of Digital Library :Last Call for Paper Submission
by Dr.Tariq Ashraf 02 Dec '11

02 Dec '11

**** * * * * *In sequel to* *Developing Sustainable Digital Libraries: Socio-Technical Perspective , 2010* ** ***Encyclopedia of Digital Libraries: Design and Development* An encyclopedia edited by Dr.Tariq Ashraf and Puja Anand Gulati University of Delhi, India To be published by IGI Global: http://www.igi-global.com/authorseditors/authoreditorresources/callforbookc… *LAST CALL FOR ARTICLES * *Final Submission Deadline: December 31, 2011* *Introduction* * * The encyclopedia commissioned by IGI Global attempts to capture a wide spectrum of issues involved in the process of developing digital libraries and collect the latest advancements and research on new processes, developments, and technologies for the dissemination, access, and analysis of information through digital libraries -serving as a stand-alone source for anyone requiring an instant update on the many innovations that have taken place over the past few years. It is proposed to be a type of reference work, a compendium holding information on all aspects of digital libraries, made up of individual articles written by experts on the various topics and giving a broad overview and background information and referring to a wide range of digital library practices throughout the world, filling the gap in currently available digital library literature The volumes will provide an articulated framework for analysis to help identify and understand the ever-changing nature and progressive development of digital libraries. Taking an all-encompassing overview of relevant issues from the evolution of information storage systems to the future prospects for digital libraries, the contributors are expected to provide a lucid insight to the field investigating the complex interaction of library organization and technological achievements, with special emphasis on how things are done. To this end, we propose to cover a broad range of topics, including digitization of collections, information storage and retrieval systems, indexing and classification of data, among others. Divided into three volumes, it aims to look at how a digital library is designed, giving due attention to the technological requirements; explores the status of digital libraries in the information world and their relationship with other disciplines such as economics and law giving a brief account on the evolution of digital libraries, discussing details about specific aspects . Devoted to an examination of technological issues related to the storage of digital information in various formats (e.g. text, image, sound and other multimedia), as well as knowledge representation schemes, networks and distribution, and representation of information, chapters would provide extensive theoretical and practical coverage of issues concerning the social context of digital libraries: usability and preservation, economic and legal aspects, scientific applications, and future prospects. Thus encyclopedia will attempt to make a significant contribution to the field, providing a good reading material for a ground-breaking, multifaceted investigation into the socio-technical ecologies of computers, people, and information, serving as a detailed technical treatise on digital library design and implementation'; and is 'focused upon designing and developing digital libraries', presenting a clear description and overview of all the many different facets of a digital library. Each chapter will succinctly cover its aims and spells out the many considerations that need to be taken into account when planning a digital library. It would be well referenced, so that readers wishing to delve more deeply are able to. It is a work that can be read through and also used as a reference tool in its own right. *Objective of the Encyclopedia* * * The *Encyclopedia of Digital libraries * will provide a compendium of terms, definitions and explanations of concepts, processes and acronyms. Additionally, this volume will feature shorts articles (3,000-3,500) authored by leading experts offering an in-depth description of key terms and concepts related to different areas, issues and trends in digital libraries Hoping to cover topics such as: Metadata creation and management; personal digital libraries; deployment of digital collections; AI in digital libraries; architecture of digital library systems; social web approaches; sustainable approaches; content and workflow management; electronic theses and dissertations (sourcebooks); censorship; open access; effective weeding practices; Image management; weblogs and libraries; RFID in libraries; digital humanities; digital library economics; digitization centers; green libraries; etc., the encyclopedia will put digital library in context, placing it against traditional library development . Looking at the evidence of digital library developments from around the world, the global perspective would be its biggest assets. Information Storage and Retrieval for Global Access Digital Library Planning, Development and Management Digital Library Networks and Information Sharing Digital Libraries Selection of Material/ Preserving Socio-Cultural Heritage Digital Preservation Strategies Digital Library Services Digital Library Communities Open Archive Initiatives and Institutional Repositories Digital Library Tools and Techniques Semantics, Thesauri and Metadata Digital Library Models , Architecture and Technology Digital Rights Management and Intellectual property Rights Digital Library and Sustainability User Studies and System Evaluation Digital Divide Digital Library Country Reports (SAARC Region) Digital Library Case Studies* * Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners are invited to submit *on or before 31st May 2011 *, an article proposal clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed article. Authors of accepted proposals will be notified by *September 15, 20*11 about the status of their proposals and sent article guidelines. Full articles are expected to be submitted by *November 15, 2011 *. All submitted articles will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. [1]<http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=main,tlist&ver=43_L7HuMIpg.e…> *Publisher* This encyclopedia is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference” and “IGI Publishing” imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com <http://www.igi-pub.com/>. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2009. *Important Dates* *December 31 , 2011: *Final Article Submission Author Guidelines and Copy Right Declaration Attached. * * *Inquiries and submissions can be forwarded electronically (Word document) to:* Dr.Tariq Ashraf Puja Anand Gulati and (Mr.) Joel A. Gamon , Development Editor Editorial Content Department IGI Global (Disseminator of Knowledge since 1988) (Formerly "Idea Group Inc.") Email: *jgamon(a)igi-global.com<xxxxx(a)igi-global.com> * or igi.jgamon(a)gmail.com Website: www.igi-global.com ------------------------------ <http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&view=js&name=main,tlist&ver=43_L7HuMIpg.e…> -- *Thanks & Regards* ** *Dr.Tariq Ashraf I Delhi University Library System I University of Delhi South Campus I Benito Juarez Road **New Delhi (India )110021 *I * Email: *tariq22(a)gmail.com i *tariq(a)south.du.ac.in* <tariq(a)south.du.ac.in> *I Ph: 011-24110221 **Fax: 011-24110221 I M:9868335593 I Website: ** http://www.du.ac.in* <http://www.du.ac.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation to Dr. P. V. Konnur
by Mohan T A 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Dear Professionals Let’s Congratulate Dr. P. V. Konnur for joining as Professor at RaniChannamma University, Belgavi, Karnataka. Dr. Dr. P. V. Konnur was working as Librarian, Bangalore University Bangalore.On behalf of all LIS Professionals, I extend hearty congratulations to him & wish him best of luck in his academic and research axctivity. Dr. P.V. Konnur is one of the most accomplished LIS professionals in India. He has been recognized across the country. Some of them are given below: · IASLIC-S.M.Ganguli Librarian of the year 2009, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre, Kolkata (2010) · KarnatakaStateAward for Best Librarian (Academic), Govt. of Karnataka (2007) · Dr. Harish Chandra – Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award 2006, Society for Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) (2006) · Fulbright Scholarship of United States Education Foundation USEFI - United states educational foundation in India (Aug. 2002 to Feb.2003) thanking you with regards T A Mohan Librarian Siddaganga Institute of Technology TUMKUR E-mail: mohan(a)sit.ac.in tamohanta(a)rediffmail.com Phone: 0816 2214078 Mobile:9343525141 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by Dr.D.P Prathap 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Dear Colleagues If anybody has access to the following articles, please provide: Chromosome Transmission by Saccharum robustum in Interspecific Crosses JOURNAL OF HEREDITY (oxford) (1968) 59(4): 245-247 Glover JD, Reganold JP, Bell LW et al (2010) Increased food and ecosystem security via perennial grains. SCIENCE 328:1638–1639 Thanking you Yours sincerely Shanmuganathan Library Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IJODLS : Published First Issue
by jiban＠isical.ac.in 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Dear Professional Colleagues, It is my pleasure to announce that the International Journal of Digital Library Services (ISSN: 2250-1142) has just published its' first issue that can be accessible from www.ijodls.in We invite you to visit the Table of Contents and review the items of your interest. Submit original papers to IJODLS at chiefeditor(a)ijodls.in Thanks for the continuing interest on this Journal. Jiban K. Pal Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata ____________________________________________________________________ Quote: The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of childhood into maturity ... (Thomas Henry Huxley) This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SNDT State level conference Paper submission date is extended to 10th December 2011.
by Bhupendra Bansod 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Dear all, Paper submission date is extended to 10th December 2011. SNDT Women’s University Library is organise a State level confernce on Academic Libraries in the Electronic Era (ALEE2012) Electronic Resource Development and Access on 17th and 18th January 2012 * * *Theme*: Electronic ResourceDevelopment and Access in Academic Libraries Sub-themes * * *Scholarly Communication Processes in academic Libraries* · E-Library Resources in electronic environment · Open Access E-Resources · Digital Preservation, Digitization projects * * *E- Resources : Collection Development: Technology, Infrastructure, Policies * · Resource Acquisition and Consortia formulation · Institutional Repositories, electronic theses and dissertations * * *Library Services in electronic environment: Best practices, innovations, eco-friendly Libraries* · Information Literacy · University–College Libraries : Linkages and alliances for e resource management · Use of Social media in academic libraries, web 2.0 tools and their use in academic libraries * * * Usage and User Studies* · Usage and statistics of e-resources · Copyright and IPR issues · Marketing and Promotion of E Resources * * *Call for Papers* : Original contributions based on applications / research / surveys / practices related to the theme are invited for presentations and poster presentations. All papers should be submitted through email only. Email address to send the papers is aleeconf2012(a)gmail.com Guidelines for the Contributors: All papers will be evaluated by a team of experts. Each contributor is required to submit double spaced copy of the full paper (Not exceeding 2000 words –through e mail) and an abstract (Not exceeding 200 words) in MS WORD (2007) format in English in Times New Roman. Contributors are requested to use font size 12 in A4 size set up with one inch margin all around for consistency. References should be given in APA format. Final paper submission must accompany a certificate by the author(s) that the paper is an original piece of work and has neither been published nor submitted for publication elsewhere. * * *REGISTRATION FEE: * Rs.1200/- will include • Conference kit • CD of papers submitted • Conference Lunch & High Tea For students and retired librarians : Fee Rs. 800/- It will not be possible to provide accommodation of any type. But accommodation may be chosen from a wide range of hotels/hostels the details of which will be provided with the intimation of acceptance of paper. * * *IMPORTANT DATES:* Paper submission date is extended to 10th December 2011. Conference : 17th and 18th January 2012 Acceptance Notification : 12th December 2011 Registration Deadline : 30th December 2011 VENUE: S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020 *For further information, please contact * *Dr. Sushama Powdwal, * *Organizing Secretary* *University Librarian & Head,* *SHPT School of Library Science* *SNDT Women’s University, * *1, Nathibai Thakersey Road,* *Mumbai 400 020* *Tel. 22085439, (M) 9223450056* * 22072792* *Email sushama_juhu(a)rediffmail.com* * spowdwal(a)gmail.com* -- Bhupendra Bansod, Librarian, PVDT College of Education, SNDT Women's University, Churchgate, Mumbai - 20 Mo. +91 9029092218 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Professionals on Contract basis
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 01 Dec '11

01 Dec '11

Some service agency may like to engage some library professional for following works: 1. Classification , Cataloguing in to library software of books related to Foreign languages such as Russian and other European Languages 2. Classification , Cataloguing in to library software of books related to Tamil Language 3. A good stenographer / typist with good command over English 4. A library professional with knowledge and experience in Web designing / designing of Portal All above engagements may be on contract basis for period ranging from 6 months to 2 years. Payment may be as per experience and knowledge. Professional for classification and cataloguing may be engaged on per record / per entry basis. May send your CVs immediately at gaur(a)ignca.nic.in . If found suitable, you may be contacted directly by that agency. No query pl. Ramesh Gaur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Using Different Metrics for Assessing Research Productivity
by Nadeem Sohail 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

Dear Sir/Madam, *Library, Documentation & Information Science Division, Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi is organising * *National Workshop on Using Different Metrics **for Assessing Research Productivity * ***during February 16- 17, 2012 at ISI, New Delhi Campus.* ** *We have the pleasure to invite you to participate in the Workshop.* ** *Themes * - · *Research evaluation* - · *Indicators of research performance* - · *Software tools for bibliometric analysis* - · *Institutional roles in research measurement* *Call for Papers* The workshop invites unpublished conceptual and empirical research papers and case studies on the themes and sub-themes of the workshop. Please note that papers presented in the workshop will be published in proceedings or edited book. ** *Guidelines for the Authors * · An unpublished original work should be submitted with a covering/copyright letter signed by the author/s. The letter should mention the sub-theme under which the paper falls. · Abstract must include a clear indication of the purpose of research, methodology, results, implications, and key references. Abstract should be of approximately 150-250 words along with minimum three key words. Full text and abstract should be single-spaced on A4 page size, 12 point font size, Times New Roman font type. · Name/s, addresses of the author/s for correspondence along with telephone. · Follow the Harvard Referencing style of citation for all references and bibliographies. · The manuscripts should be in (.doc format) sent to the Organizing Secretary at khatri(a)isid.ac.in , khatri52(a)hotmail.com For more Information Kindly visit: * http://www.isid.ac.in/~library/workshop.html* We are looking forward to welcome you to Workshop at ISI, New Delhi Campus. With best regards, *Dr. N. K. Khatri*, *Organising Secretary* Associate Scientist & In-charge, Library Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Center 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg Opp. Katwaria Sarai Bus Stop, Near Qutab Hotel, New Delhi - 110 016 Phones: 011-41493975, 9910613694 E-mail: khatri(a)isid.ac.in khatri52(a)hotmail.com Website: www.isid.ac.in -- * Nadeem Sohail Member Organising Committee O.P.Jindal Global University ** Sonepat-Narela Road, Near Jagdish Village Sonipat, Haryana-131001 R: 7503586565, O: 9991174297 E:nsohail@jgu.edu.in www.jgu.edu.in P Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. Spread environmental awareness. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KohaCon11 Reports
by Vimal Kumar 30 Nov '11

30 Nov '11

KohaCon11 was held 31 October to 6 November 2011 in Thane, India. Bob Birchall reports: One of the exciting aspects of the Hackfest was that a Koha training course was conducted for about 36 local librarians and students. Run over two days, the course covered all major features of Koha. Trainers were Jo Ransom (New Zealand), Marijana Glavica (Croatia), Irma and Bob Birchall (Australia) and Savitra Sirohi (India); Brooke Johnson (US) helped out and ByWater Solutions provided the training Koha instance – a real international effort! It was a pleasure to teach these librarians who were so hungry for knowledge of Koha. Also during the Hackfest the translation of Koha into Hindi was progressed and translation into Marathi started. Congratulations to the staff and students of VPM Thane for this outstanding contribution to Koha. Robin Sheat reports: A few of us got together to work on improving Koha’s Open Library integration. On the OL side there was Noufal Ibrahim and Anand Chitipothu. From the Koha side, Dobrica Pavlinušić, Ian Walls, Savitra Sirohi, and I spent time discussing how to make things work. I then spent much of the hackfest adding features to Koha that would allow Open Library to become something of a central cover repository with streamlined uploading to it. At the same time, Anand was working on the APIs on the OL side that Koha would talk to to make this easy. This project is still a work in progress, but the current state can be seen at http://bugs.koha-community.org/bugzilla3/show_bug.cgi?id=7152. For more stuff about the Open Library + Koha integration that went on, have a look at Noufal’s blog post at http://blog.openlibrary.org/?p=954. JoAnn Ransom blogged about some of her KohaCon11 experiences at http://library-matters.blogspot.com/2011/10/notes-from-day-1-of-kohacon11-i…. The slides from her keynote address are at http://www.slideshare.net/jransom/it-takes-a-village-9955138. Paul Poulain blogged about BibLibre’s presentations at http://drupal.biblibre.com/en/blog/entry/kohacon11-our-presentations. Information Courtesy: http://koha-community.org -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in LIS
by Pardeep Rai 29 Nov '11

29 Nov '11

Dear Moderator kindly mail the same to the forum CPDHE-Delhi University is organising refresher course in Library and information science from 19 Dec 2011 to 7 January 2012 . http://cpdhe.ac.in form can be downloaded from the above link. -- Dr.Pardeep Rai Librarian Maitreyi College University of Delhi Chanakya Puri, New Delhi 110021( India) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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