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CONDOLENCE MESSAGE
by Sadasivan KP 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Shri Ramananda was a well respected professional with proven credibility in the industrial information system development in India through his contributions in HMT. I vividly remember the DRTC Annual Seminars during 1970s, wherein his role was significant and highly visible – particularly the Seminar with the Theme 'Information Analysis and Consolidation' , wherein he had a solid contribution to project, based on his successfully operational systems and services launched by him at HMT. The then young professionals like me really got inspired on the possibilities of information for action in a real life environment! We had a fleet of pioneering and committed LIS professionals in the country during those days. With his sad demise, the strength of that ‘endangered species’ has become invisibly thinner ! On behalf of Kerala Library Association and on my own, I respectfully pay our homage to Shri Ramananda ! KP Sadasivan President Kerala Library Association Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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39th Five Laws Lecture (2011)
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 39th FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2011) on Discovery platforms: Technologies, tools and issues by Shri. Saiful Amin Manager, Learning Services Edutech India Pvt. Ltd Bangalore on Tuesday, 27th September 2011 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Professor A.R.D. Prasad DRTC/ISI, Bangalore Centre Bangalore 560059 Presides -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Century of LIS Education in India
by Bairam Khan 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

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FlexiLearn offering courses
by Subir Mukherjee 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

FlexiLearn IGNOU Open Courses Portal offering courses IGNOU with the approval of the Academic Council initiated the FlexiLearn Portal for free and easy access to open courses of the Indira Gandhi National Open University. The FlexiLearn platform ( http://www.ignouflexilearn.ac.in) was launched by Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, Hon’ble President of India on November 19, 2009. At present more than 800 courses in various disciplines are available on the platform. The courses are offered as open courses wherein, anyone can register free of cost to access online courses. With approval of the Competent Authority these courses are now being opened up for certification on payment of requisite fees. To earn a degree or diploma, the learner will however, have to fulfill minimum eligibility requirements and complete the programme as per laid down norms (minimum duration and evaluation requirements for successful completion of the programme). Special application has to be made by the applicant for consideration of awarding degree / diploma. Guidelines for offering courses on FlexiLearn <http://www.ignouflexilearn.ac.in/flexilearn/?q=node/145> ==================================== SUBIR KUMAR MUKHERJEE Central Library Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University PO Belur Math, Dist Howrah, West Bengal Pin Code: 711202 Email:subir.mukh@gmail.com <http://www.rkmvu.ac.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Ms. Sunita Pareek to join as Associate Editor of IJODLS
by arjun k 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Congratulations to Ms. Sunita Pareek, Poornima Institute of Engineering & Technology, Jaipur to being Associate Editor of International Journal of Digital Library Services (IJODLS). http://www.ijodls.in/editorial-board.html -- -- With regards Arjun Associate Editor International Journal of Librarianship and Administration & International Journal of Library Science -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee at National Institute of Technology, Rourkela
by Hemanta Kumar Biswal 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Dear All, Biju Patnaik Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela invites application for the position of Trainees in the field of Library & Information Science for two years duration Name of the Post: Library Trainee Minimum Qualification: A Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline followed by Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc). Or Master’s Degree in any discipline with Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) Or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science awarded by DRTC/NISCAIR or its equivalent. No. Of Posts: 10 Stipend Rs.5000/- (1st Year) 6250/-(2nd Year) Duration: Two Years Components of training: Advanced Training in Library Acquisition of Print and Electronic Resources, Classification & Cataloguing. System, Automated Circulation System, Digital Library Information System, Information Management & Services, Information Retrieval and Dissemination, etc. Date of Written Test: October 22, 2011 (Time: 9.00 AM to 10.00 AM) Date of Interview (for qualified candidates only) : October 22, 2011 (Time: 2.00 PM) Venue : Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela Age : Below 30 years Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their applications in the prescribed format (see enclosure/attachment) along with Xerox copies of all certificates addressed to the Professor In-Charge, Biju Patnaik Central Library, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela-769008, Odisha on or before October 10, 2011. Trainees would be expected to work on any of the two shifts including night shifts (up to 10.00 PM), Saturday, Sunday and holidays. Hostel accommodation may be provided if available. The applications other than this format or incomplete applications are liable to be rejected. For details visit http://nitrkl.ac.in/ Note: The Institute will have no obligation to absorb the trainees on completion of the training. The Library Trainees will be relieved at the end of the training. Thanks, Hemanta Kumar Biswal B.P.Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela -- 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 Mahesh Moolya 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article. Please send me. P. Kushtagi and K. S. Deepika, Amniotic fluid index at admission in labour as predictor of intrapartum fetal status.*Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology*, July 2011, Vol. 31, No. 5 : Pages 393-395 -- Mahesh Moolya Jr. Librarian K S Hegde Medical Academy Dearalakatte Mangalore 575 018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement
by Rasmita Mohanty 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

**Announcement for the* 1st International Conference on Digital Library and Electronic Information Management and Control (ICDLEIMC)-2011* Dear professionals*,* I am pleased to inform you all that KIIT University is organizing “*1st International Conference on Digital Library and Electronic Information Management and Control (ICDLEIMC) 2011*” at Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, during *8th to 10th* October, 2011 Original papers and case studies on problems, issues, challenges and emerging trends of Digital Library and Electronic Information Management shall be among many other subjects to be discussed in this International Conference. An Early Bird Registration Process has been completed for ICDLEIMC 2011. *Conference objectives:* The objective of the conference is to juxtapose the library professionals with IT professionals for the management and control of the electronic information with regards to Digital Library. This interaction is expected to create an understanding of the needs to manage the Libraries of today with the advent of new technology. * Target Audience and Participants:* ICDLEIMC 2011 will witness cross-disciplinary participation by Library and Information Science Professionals Information Scientists Knowledge Managers IT Professionals Educationists Electronic Publishers Information providers and vendors Policy makers All stakeholders in the digitization and knowledge business industry **Sub Themes:** - Planning, development and management of Digital Libraries - New Technologies and adaptability - Digital Library Development: Technical Issues - Web design and Interfaces - Digital Preservation - Digital Resource sharing and Networking: Consortia, Open Archives etc. - Content organization and knowledge management - Information Storage and Retrieval for global access - User studies and system evaluation - E-learning - Multilingual information retrieval system and Unicode - Organization of traditional and electronic Resources cataloguing, metadata, XML, Dublin Core, New Generation Catalogues, etc. - Indexing and Classification in a digital Environment, Taxonomies, Information architecture, Ontology, Natural Language Processing, - Resource Discovery Tools-Search Engines, Directories, Semantic web, Information audit etc. - Digital Library services - Copy right issues in Digital Era **Important Dates :** Deadline for abstract submission 1st May 2011 Notification for Acceptance of Papers 1st June 2011 Final Paper Submission 22nd August 2011 For registration, author guidelines, format for submitting the papers and for all other details please visit the conference website under the URL http://www.kiit.ac.in/icdleimc2011/index.htm. For further queries contact : ICDLEIMC 2011 Secretariat -- Mrs. Rasmita Mohanty [MLISc(Gold Medal), UGC-NET, PGDLAN, PGDCA] Organizing Secretary, ICDLEIMC-2011 ----------------------------------------------------------- Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences Kushabhadra Campus, KIIT Campus-5, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar-751 024, ODISHA, INDIA. Mob:- +91-9692450319, Tel:+91-674-2725472, 2725415,2725708 Fax No: +91-674-2725708. Email:library@kiit.ac.in, rasmita06(a)gmail.com, ranjitkumardaskims(a)gmail.com Web: http://www.kiit.ac.in/icdleimc2011 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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InfoVision 2011 Summit-The Data Differential- September 24-25, 2011. Bangalore
by shalini＠isim.ac.in 15 Sep '11

15 Sep '11

ISiM (International School of Information Management --- University of Mysore -- presents InfoVision 2011 September 24-25, Bangalore ISiM, in collaboration with TDWI-India Chapter, DAMA, CSI, ACM, IEEE, and others is organizing InfoVision 2011 during September 24-25, Bangalore. InfoVision 2011--the fifth in the series, is hosted by Infosys and sponsored by Wipro. The theme is " Data Differential". The data (internal and external, structured or unstructured) can open up unmatched opportunities for gaining information insights. This summit would deliberate on how information management through the maze of big data, analytics, and the cloud, can help businesses to achieve excellence and differentiation. Objective is to explore the latest technology landscape and best practices in information management. (http://www.isim.ac.in/infovision2011/ [1]) ---- FREE but criteria apply. Registration is mandatory--- For a deep dive into the world of analytics and insights, register for this event: Day 1 Registration: http://www.infovision2011day01.eventbrite.com/ [2] Day 2 Registration: http://www.infovision2011day02.eventbrite.com/ [3] SUMMIT SESSIONS: * Big Trends in IM - Opportunities and Challenges * Transformational Challenges with Big Data and Cloud * Government Data and Macro Data environment (India) - UID * Data for Business Differentiation Insights and Experiences * Fundamentals of Analytics--under the hood peek for the uninitiated THEMES: * CXO perspective on how to leverage data for business differentiation and competitiveness * Explore the latest technology landscape, share best practices and technology workshops * Explore value proposition of BI from the perspectives of Businesses, Products/Technology, Service Providers, End user expectations with case studies, challenges and issues with the adoption of this technology * Understand domain specific demands and strategies to leverage "evidence based" decision making * Alignment and the role of academia in generating new talent for next generation workforce --- Enquiries :Contact ISiM office (email : office(a)isim.ac.in : Call Athif : +919886772356) -- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM Links: ------ [1] http://www.isim.ac.in/infovision2011/ [2] http://www.infovision2011day01.eventbrite.com/ [3] http://www.infovision2011day02.eventbrite.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opportunity to host Wikipedia Workshops
by Mailing List Admin 14 Sep '11

14 Sep '11

Date: Wed, 14 Sep 2011 12:09:28 +0530 From: Arjuna Rao Chavala <arjunaraoc(a)gmail.com> Dear sir/madam, Wikimedia has collaborated with KALA in the past, where in we organised a talk on GLAM (Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums) by LyamWyatt. I think the recent report on a wiki academy will be of interest to the members of the list and will also encourage some of them to host such academies to improve the knowledge. Request you to release my mail to the list. Cheers Arjun Wikimedia Chapter, a Not for Profit independent society closely working with Wikimedia Foundation, has kicked of its outreach activities with the first Wiki Academy organised at Department of Public Libraries to familiarize people about contributing to the sum of human knowledge on Wikipedia Here is a report. http://wiki.wikimedia.in/Wiki_Academy/Department_of_Public_Libraries,_Banga… Kindly get in touch if any of your institutions would like to host such event. Sincerely, Arjuna Rao Chavala President, Wikimedia Chapter http://wiki.wikimedia.in

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