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Job Vacancy @ Bangalore
by ravish 08 Jul '11

08 Jul '11

Dear Sir/Madam Vacancy in International Medical College, Bangalore We are looking for ONE bright, dynamic candidate for the post of Librarian. Qualification required: M.L.I.Sc Experience : Hands on E-Campus or Smart Campus software required. Candidates must know RFID technology. Salary : negotiable TA/DA : No TA/DA is admissible for the interview Selected candidates only will be called for the interview and no correspondence is entertained. Interested candidates can send their CV to the following e-mail id within 7 days. E-mail: ravishpy(a)gmail.com Or Send your hard copy to the following Address To, Ravish P.Y, Librarian, Sir M Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology, Krishnadeveraya Nagar, Hunasamranhalli, NH-7 Via-Yelahanka, Bangalore-562 157,Karnataka,India Mobile: 9611053563 The absorbed candidate will have an exposure to all modern techniques. Best of Luck!!!!!! ============ ========= ========= ========= ========= ======= REGARDS RAVISH P.Y,BANGALORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 08 Jul '11

08 Jul '11

Dear All, I will be thankful if this article is supplied. *Site-specific Recombination in Human Embryonic Stem Cells Induced by Cell-permeant Cre Recombinase Authors : Lars Nolden ; Frank Edenhofer; Simone Haupt; Philipp Koch; F Thomas Wunderlich; Henrike Siemen; Oliver Brüstle Nature Methods, Vol. 3, No. 6, 2006, Pg 461-467.* ** ** *RAKESH SINGH BISEN LIBRARY OFFICER* *CSIR-IIIM* *Canal Road* *JAMMU-180 001* *9469210220* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats Dr. (Mrs) Shalini R. Lihitkar
by Ajay Kamble 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

*Dr. (Mrs) Shalini R. Lihitkar to present paper in International Conference at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia* Dr. (Mrs) Shalini R. Lihitkar, Head, Department of Library & Information Science, RTMNU, Nagpur has been invited to present a paper at International Conference on “E-Learning and Knowledge Management Technology” organized by Open Learning Society, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia between July 8-9th , 2011. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar’s three papers have been selected for presentation and publications. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar will present her research paper entitled “Design and Development of a National Content Management System for LIS Teachers and Teaching Institutions in India: A Prototype Design”. Apart from this, Dr. Lihitkar’s research paper on “Digital Libraries” and “E-Learning” with joint authorship with Dr. Anil Chikate and Mrs. Shardha Anil Naidu, have also been accepted for presentation. She has been in LIS profession since 2002, Gold Medallist from Nagpur University. 10 years Post Graduate teaching experience and guiding for UGC-NET/SET, P.O and other competitive examinations. Published more than 85 Research Papers at International and National Journals and Conferences. She has Completed Information Literacy Project with UNESCO and SALIS, as a member. Principal Investigator of UGC Research Project. She has organized 2 workshops for the benefit LIS professional and students, 1 Refresher course and 6 Edited Conference proceedings. She is also associated with various committees and associations at university and National Level. Dr. Shalini Lihitkar has thanked Dr. Vilas Sapkal, Hon. Vice Chancellor and Dr. Maheshkumar Yenki, Registrar RTMNU, Nagpur and her parents for their support and encouragement. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Handling Overdue books - Corporate/Industry Library.
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 07 Jul '11

07 Jul '11

Dear Sir/Madam, Currently we issue books/CD to our users for 15 days period & send 3 reminders for overdue books. If overdue book is not returned after three reminders then we initiate recovery of lost book process, wherein amount equal to the price of the book is recovered. I feel the current practice is ineffective and overhead, hence seek ideas from LIS community & also request you to share the best practices & lessons learned in this area. Regards Emmanuel Knowledge Centre & Information Services, RBEI, Bangalore Contact: 080 66571497 / 9886677094 -- 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 Lib.Asst.
by D.V. Patwardhan 06 Jul '11

06 Jul '11

The Moderator, LIS-FORUM Sir, Please include following announcement in the next issue of LIS-Forum: A post of “Library Assistant” has fallen vacant in our college Library. Qualification: Any Degree or Diploma in Library Science with basic computer skills (MS-OFFICE). Probation period: One year. A sum of Rs.5,000.00 per month will be given during probation period of one year and regular scale will be fixed afterwards. Interested candidates may please send their resumes to: The Principal Global Academy of Technology Near Ideal Homes Township Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore-560098 Resumes can also be e-mailed to the undersigned. with regards, D.V.Patwardhan Sr.Librarian Global Academy of Technology Near Ideal Homes Township Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore-560098 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDLAN Admission
by priyamwada joshi 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Dear Professionals, As you may be knowing that the Joshi-Bedekar College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is a proactive step to bridge the gap between theory and need-based application of ICT among working librarians. In other words, it is an attempt to develop technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges of information management. The main features of this course are: · *Content*: 75% Hands-on Training/Practice; 25% Demonstration and Lecture. · *Project*: A socially relevant, web enabled information product has to be developed. · *Timings*: Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. · *Instructors*: Experienced Teachers and Instructors from the technical fields. I am happy to state that the fourth batch of PGDLAN course will commence from August 2011. Therefore, please send your applications before *15th July 2011*. Only a few places are left to be filled in. Please visit http://vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN.htm to get details of objectives of the course, content, eligibility, nature of assessment, standards of passing, fees, online application form, last date for application etc. You may take the course on your own or may get sponsored from your institution. You may contact Prof. N. S. Barse at 99690 51287 for any additional information. With regards. PPJoshi Assistant Professor Department of library and Information Science Joshi/Bedekar College Thane(W) Maharashtra ppjoshi66(a)gmail.com Mobile No: 9224128510 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Perspectives of LIS Research in India towards 2020 and National Workshop on Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques for LIS Services (9-11 August 2011)
by GIPE Library 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Dear All I am pleased to announce the "National Seminar on Perspectives of LIS Research in India towards 2020" and "National Workshop on Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques for LIS Services" from 9 to 11 August 2011. The event is organised by Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune at GIPE Campus. About the Seminar LIS Research in India has been actively pursued for last several decades and a large number of research results are reported in national and international publications. During the recent past, Indian LIS Profession has a good impact on the LIS research. But at the same time, it is observed that LIS research from India is mostly limiting itself to data driven by use and user studies while there is also some amount of original research in other areas. It is therefore felt that there is a need to get right directions on future research activities for the Indian LIS professionals. On the occasion of the Birth anniversary of Prof. S R Ranganathan, GIPE's one day seminar is planned to address these issues. Eminent personalities will guide the seminar participants to identify and pursue new emerging research theories and techniques. The experts will share their experiences, their expectations from the researchers and provide new thoughtful insights for the future LIS 2020. Speakers: Prof C R Karisiddappa. Former Head, Dept. of LIS, Karnatak University, Dharwad Prof Harsha Parekh. Former Head, Dept. of LIS, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai Prof Rajas Parchure. Offg. Director, Gokhale Inst of Politics and Economics, Pune Prof A R D Prasad. Professor and Head, DRTC, Bangalore Prof Neela Deshpande. Librarian and Head, Dept of LIS, University of Pune, Pune Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath. University Librarian, TISS, Mumbai Dr G K Manjunath. Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai Dr N Koteswara Rao. University Librarian, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad Dr Devika Madalli. Associate Professor, DRTC, Bangalore Target Audience for the Seminar The target audience for the seminar is anyone working in the field of library and information science, like Librarian, Teacher, and or Student of the Library and Information Science. Number of seats for the seminar is limited to 200 only, i.e. on first come first served basis. Registration Fees for one day Seminar on 9 August 2011 is Rs. 250/- only. Registration Fee includes the working lunch and Tea. About the Workshop Library and Information professionals have been creating digital libraries or institutional repositories for providing better access to digital contents. LIS professionals are making use of open source tools for effective management of digital contents. It is expected now to provide new value added services along with digital library services. Web 2.0 tools provide help for the librarians to start new services to its end users. This two days workshop is planned in such a way that the participants will learn the backend technologies in making effective use of Web 2.0 tools. The topics mainly will cover Ajax, Social Networks, Mash-ups, Wikis, XML, XSLT, Semantic Technologies, etc. Resource Persons for the workshop Prof ARD Prasasd, Professor and Head, DRTC, Bangalore Dr Devika Madalli, Associate Professor, DRTC, Bangalore Dr Sunita Barve, Librarian, NCRA (TIFR), Pune Dr Aditya Tripathi, Assistant Professor, Banaras Hindu University, Banaras Participation for the Workshop The workshop is open for all the library and information professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Corporate Librarians having no formal library education are also welcome. Number of participants for the workshop is limited to 25 only. The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. Registration Fees for the one day Seminar and Two Days workshop from 9 – 11 August 2011 - Rs. 2500/- only. Workshop Fees include Breakfast / Tea, working lunch, dinner and workshop material. Each participant will be given separate machine for hands on. Registration Fees either Rs. 250/ or Rs.2500/- to be paid by Cash or Demand Draft / Local Cheque drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics payable at Pune and must reach the workshop coordinator before 30 July 2011. Please note that the registration fees are not refundable. Accommodation for the participants of the workshop will be available on payment on first come first served basis. For further details please write to gipelibrary(a)gmail.com Certificates of participation will be issued to both Seminar and Workshop participants. Last Date for Registration: 30 July 2011. Registration form and the brochure can be downloaded from our website http://www.gipe.ac.in Organising Committee Members Dr Nanaji Shewale (Workshop Coordinator) Dr Prabhash Rath Mr M Murali Krishna Mr Vilas Jadhav Technical Support Mr. Pramod Joshi, Information Scientist Hospitality Committee Members Ms Manisha Shinde (0 9960613527) Ms Shilpa Kad (0 9763740109) Please note: Details of the titles of each speaker and the workshop schedule will be communicated by 10th July 2011. Registration Form for "National Seminar on Perspectives of LIS Research in India towards 2020" and "National Workshop on Web 2.0 Tools and Techniques for LIS Services" from 9 to 11 August 2011 Registration for : Seminar / Seminar and Workshop (Tick Appropriate) Participant’s Name :____________________________________________ Designation :____________________________________________ Name and Address of the Institution:_____________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone : Office : ____________________________________________ : Residence : ____________________________________________ : Mobile : ____________________________________________ E-mail : ________________________________________________________ Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No Payment mode : Cash / Cheque / Demand Draft Demand Draft / Cheque No: ____________________________________________ Name of the Bank: ____________________________________________________ Amount: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________ Date Signature of the participant Registration form and the brochure can be downloaded from our website http://www.gipe.ac.in Please mail the filled in Registration forms before 30 July 2011 to Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in Thanks and Regards Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian GIPE - Pune -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2010 - corrections
by Arunachalam Hariharan 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Announcement of SALIS 2010 Awards Applications/nominations are invited for the following Awards for the year 2010. 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award 4. Best Young Librarian Award (National Level award) 5. Best Paper Award for LIS Students (for the Best paper contributed in forthcoming SALIS 2011 Conference) 6. Best Paprt Award for LIS Professionals (for the Best paper contributed in forthcoming SALIS 2011 Conference) Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 15.8.2011. All the details of the awards, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website or send email to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Please change the year of the award in the application form as 2010. Application/Nomination by E-mail will not be entertained. The award will be presented in person during the inaugural Session of SALIS 2011 National Conference on 14th October 2011 at National Engineering College, Kovilpatti. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents should be sent only by post to: The Convener SALIS Award Committee SALIS B2-Solai Apartment Mount-Poonamallee Road (opp.to.MGR Garden) Chennai - 600 089 cell: 09841601903 thanking you, SALIS Award Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop at KSIT, Bengalooru.
by vinay channavenkatesh 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

Dear Moderator kindly publish this information. Dear Sir/Madam, This is to bring to your kind notice that AKELPA and K. S. Institute of Technology, Bengalooru, are jointly organizing Two day National Workshop on "Emerging Trends in E-resource Management and Mandatory Library Standards” on 15th and 16th July 2011. This workshop will enrich our professional knowledge & provide the first hand experience on the current trends in Library Practice & Mandatory standards & requirements to practicing LIS Professionals of Engineering & Management Institutes. Hence its a request to all the professionals of Engineering & Management colleges and all the AKELPA members to attend the same and make the event a grand success as we all did in our previous AKELPA events. We look forward for your participation on 15th and 16th July 2011. Please note that for AKELPA members Registration Fee is Rs.150=00 only. For further details, please visit www.ksit.ac.in or http://akelpa.webs.com/notice.htm -- *Vinay. C Sr. Gr. Librarian, SJB Institute of Technology, BGS Health & Education City, Uttarahalli Main Road, Kengeri, Bengalooru-560 060. Off. Phone: 080-28612445 / 46, * *Off. Fax: 080-28612651 Mob: +91-9886811828 Web: www.sjbit.edu.in* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SPL Prog - 1.to felicitate recent Ph.D awardees and Retired LIS professionals 2. for LIS researchers
by Arunachalam Hariharan 05 Jul '11

05 Jul '11

SALIS TIRUNELVELI CHAPTER CORDIALLY INVITES YOU ALL TO ATTEND THE SPECIAL PROGRAMME/FUNCTION TO FELICITATE AND HONOUR THE RECENT Ph.D AWA RDES IN LIS AND ALSO THE RETIRED LIS PROFESS IONA LS CUM SPE CIA L PROGRAMME FOR LIS RESEARCHERS AT COURTALLAM ON 24th July 2011 (Sunday) Venue: Rotary Hall, Sri Parasakthi College for Women, Courtallam Dr.Rajeswari, Principal, Sri Parasakthi College, Courtallam and Rtn. Er. Ramakrishnan, President, Rotary Club of Courtallam are the special invitees and they will offer felicitations. A special lecture is arranged on ‘Application of Statistical Tools in Social Science Research” by Dr. V. Perumal,, Sri Paramakalyani College, Alwarkurichi. Awards/Mementoes to the new Doctorates in LIS/ recent retired LIS Professionals Distribution of SALIS Life Member Certificates Reorganisation of Tirunelveli Chapter All are cordially invited to attend the SALIS function and enjoy the Courtallam season . Important announcements The members those who are willing to attend the function please inform your confirmation earlier through mail to the organizers. The members who have been awarded the Ph.Ds and not received mementoes from SALIS are requested to mail their brief bio-data consists of NAME, DESIGNATION, INSTITUTION IN WHICH WORKING, TITLE OF THESIS, NAME OF THE UNIVERSITY AWARDED THE Ph.D DEGREE, DATE OF DEGREE AWARDED, NAME OF THE GUIDE etc. Detailed programme will be announced soon. Since the Season will be in peak in July, kindly confirm your participation at the earliest for making further arrangement. Those are willing to participate are requested to confirm your participation to the following persons through mail/cell. Mr. A. Esakki e-mail: esakki_svo(a)yahoo.co.in; Cell: 99942 23847 salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Dr. S. Surianarayanan e-mail: ssurianarayanan(a)gmail.com; surianarayanan(a)yahoo.co.in; surya1955(a)bsnl.in; Cell 94430-81086 Dr. S. Surianarayanan President -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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