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We may ban in India but UK Kids will be taught blogging, podcasts, wikipedia and other social media
by Sukhdev Singh 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Checkout out the following blog post- Twitter and social media to be taught at UK primary schools. This news actually the makes the front page of a national newspaper!) - http://sn.im/el3wo It quotes the Guardian newspaper that "Children across the UK will be required to learn the ins and outs of a number of various social media platforms as part of draft plans proposed for the national curriculum". I wonder, should India be banning Social Media like Orkut, Facebook, Twitter etc. or including them in curricula? --Sukhdev Singh. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sixth-Sense: A wonderful wearable computer...
by Shamprasad Pujar 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Dear Members, Have a look at the wonderful wearable computer named 'Sixth Sense' being developed by an Indian Mr Pranav Mistry working at MIT Media Labs, USA. It looks similar to Microsoft's new technology Surface, but size and cost match that of your mobile. The video of the device demonstrated by his supervisor can be viewed at the following URL address. http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/481 Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6547 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in Skype: sham.pujar URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in Blog: http://spujar.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy In Central Reference Library , Kolkata
by mukesh jha 26 Mar '09

26 Mar '09

Government of India Central Reference Library (CRL) (Ministry of Culture) Belverde, Kolkata-700027 Applications are invited for filling up posts of Language Sub-Editor in CRL : Language Sub-Editor : 04 posts (UR-2 (Gujarati-1, Telugu-1), OBC-2 (Marathi-1, Malyalam-1), Age : 27 years, relaxation as per rules., Pay Scale : Rs.5500-9000/-, Qualification : Graudate with Bachelor degree in Librarianship or equivalent qualification (b) Proficiency in concerned language i.e. should have studied as a subject upto Matriculation or equivalent standard (c) 2 years experience of work in a reputed Library. How to Apply : Application in plain paper alongwith supporting documents with regards to age, qualifcation etc. should reach the Librarian, Central Reference Library, Kolkata, Ministry of Culture, Belvedere, Alipore, Kolkata-700027 within 30 days. Please visit http://www.crlindia.gov.in to know more Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L.I.Sc (BHU 2008) Trainee (Central Lib BHU) Mob.No.+919654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information regarding Net papers
by ashok upadhyay 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Subject: Information regarding Net papers Dear Students and Professionals, You can find the Net papers here http://www.freewebs.com/lissetnet/net.html from Ashok Kumar Upadhyay Research Scholar DLIS AMU.,Aligarh e-mail: ashoka143(a)gmail.com Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy at ASCI, Hyderabad
by Thapar, Amit 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Associate - Library and Information Services Scale of Pay: Rs.12000-420-18300; gross at the minimum of the scale: Rs.38,186/-p.m. including CPF. Minimum Qualifications: A middle level position in the Library to support its functions. A Masters in Library & Information Science or equivalent qualification is essential. Candidates (around 40 years of age) with proven research skills will be preferred. Experience Requirements: Basic Library operation skills with 10 years experience in a professional position in a reputed organization; Academic orientation with interest and ability to work on projects leading to information products; IT skills, including database creation and retrieval; and familiarity with the recent trends in the internet related information sources. Candidates may visit website: www.asci.org.in for full details and apply within 30 days to registrar(a)asci.org.in http://www.asci.org.in/jobs.asp REgards, amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Journal (LJ) Seeks Library of the Year Nominations
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Mar '09

25 Mar '09

Dear Friends, Library Journal (LJ) Seeks Library of the Year Nominations Library Journal seeks role-model libraries to vie for the 2009 LJ/Gale Cengage Learning Library of the Year Award. The $10,000 prize celebrates the library that most profoundly demonstrates: service to the community; creativity and innovation in developing specific community programs or a dramatic increase in usage; and leadership in creating programs that can be emulated by others. Along with the cash award, the winner is featured in the June 15, 2009 LJ* *cover story and honored with a gala reception at the American Library Association Annual Conference. Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Regarding SOUL 2.0 V/s Open Source Software
by Aashish Savant 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

I don't think that the debate is around SOUL 2.0 V/S OSS but the larger issue of selection of a Library software solution which is; 1. Technologically and functionally superior 2. Compliant to International Software and Library Standards 3. Has lowest/ Most economical TCO including OS/ Database/ Installation/ Training/ customisation/ Technical Support 4. has demonstrated ability to accomodate and upgrade to evolving Technical and Domain specific standards In case the selection veers to an OSS solution, an important parameter in the selection will be the Service provider, if any. The criteria for selection would primarily be: 1. Experience in the Library Domain. 2. Commitment/ Stakes in the Library Business domain 3. Business Ideology/ Soundness of Revenue model to ascertain continued service support for the product 4. Technical competence in the product support as reflected in the product development/ enhancement contributions and Client referrals Also to understand that not all OSS solutions are better than properiatary solutions but the better OSS solutions will typically attract a large product community following. A large and vibrant product community will also ensure longievity of product life cycle and better technical and functional compliance. The debate on western origin V/S Indian developed s/w products is essentially superflous since a logical extension of this rather Protectionist argument would send us back to the Stone Ages. Reinventing the wheel for the sake of dogmatic patriotism would be a waste of trained resources. A more pragmatic approach would be to participate in a progressive project like KOHA and Localise the necessary features and develop newer ones. We have already made a begining by setting up portal www.kohaindia.org and are committed to devoting technical and functional resources for the same. This would be a contributory project and quite a few senior Librarians and FOSS developers have expressed willingness to work on the same. Adoption of newer technologies and Adherence to international standards is not a luxury but a necessity of the Indian Libraries. Incase the Indian educational and research institutes need to achieve their DUE international standing, Libraries and in turn Library professionals need to embrace the technological change. -- Aashish Savant Director, RDG Microelectronics Pvt Ltd. 203, Blue Rose Industrial Estate, Western Express Highway, Borivli (E), Mumbai 400066. Tel: +91 22 - 65279584/ 6571 9584 email: aashishs(a)rdg.co.in aashish.savant(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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PPTs of National Seminar & Research Conference
by Ajay Kamble 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Dear All, Please find PPTs of National Seminar & Research Conference on "Library : a Temple of Learning & Knowledge House" held at Guru Nanak Institute of management Studies , Matunga Mumbai at www.mlsc.co.nr (A direct link is given on Homepage) <http://www.mlsc.co.nr> This PPT's were sent by Kuljeet G. Kahlon, Librarian, GNIMS. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access Information
by Sambhu Nath Halder 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

Dear Professionals, I want to highlight the webpage of the University of Auckland that contains "Open Access Information". It is a rich site gathering open access directories, which is very much helpful to LIS community. Link is given below for your reference: http://www.library.auckland.ac.nz/instruct/il/openaccess.htm Regards, Sambhu Nath Halder Incharge, Library ============================ Narula Institute of Technology 81, Nilgunj Road; Kolkata-109 Moblie No.: +91 9733964714 ============================ New Email names for you! Get the Email name you've always wanted on the new @ymail and @rocketmail. Hurry before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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temporary trainees for JRD tata Memorial Library
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 24 Mar '09

24 Mar '09

There are few vacancies of temporary trainees at JRD Tata Memorial Library. Those who are desirous of joining may submit their application providing their Curriculum Vitae on or before 31 march 2009 Qualification(essential): MLibSc: I class; BSc or BA:I class Send your applications to Chudamani Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bangalore 560012

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