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INFLIBNET Workshop at the University of Kalyani
by Juran Sarkhel 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

INFLIBNET Workshop at the University of Kalyani Department of Library and Information Science in association with the Central Library and the Centre for Information Resource Management (CIRM) of the University of Kalyani is going to organize a 2-day User Awareness Programme on Access to E-resources under the UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium during February 02-03, 2009 at the University of Kalyani. This program is sponsored by the UGC-INFLIBNET centre, Ahmedabad. The workshop will cover lectures and hands on demonstration of information products and services with references to digital resources under UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium. Broad topics to be covered include scope, characteristics, organisation and management of digital resources; objectives and present activities of INFLIBNET; Overview and major activities of UGC-INFONET Digital Library Consortium; Presentations on how to access e-Journals and e–Database under the UGC–INFONET Digital Library Consortium; and user interaction. Participants will be drawn from the faculty, research scholars, students, library professionals of university libraries in West Bengal and college libraries affiliated under the University of Kalyani. The programme will be inaugurated by Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, UGC-INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad and Dr. Himangshu Ghosh, Chairman, West Bengal College Service Commission will grace the occasion as the Guest-in-Chief. Inaugural Session will be presided over by Professor Arabinda Kumar Das, Vice-Chancellor, University of Kalyani. DR. J. K. SarkhelProfessor & HeadDept of Library & Information ScienceUniversity of KalyaniKalyani-741235West Bengal; India _________________________________________________________________ See all the ways you can stay connected to friends and family http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowslive/default.aspx

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Article Request
by jasbir singh 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Dear friends, One of our faculty member urgently requires the article mentioned below. Please help 1) C. P. Jackson, K. Ramamurti,The micro-determination of glycerol in Acetobacter culture media, Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture.Volume 9 Issue 12, Pages 787 - 791. 2) Arnold Troy and William G. Alsop, The estimation of glycerol, diglycerol, and polyglycerol in commercial diglycerol ., Journal of the American Oil Chemists' Society. Volume 25, Number 11 / November, 1948 pages 394-398. Jasbir Singh Learning Resource Center Jaypee University of Information Technology Waknaghat, P.O. Dumehar Kandaghat, Distt. Solan (H.P.), India http://www.juit.ac.in/Library/staff.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet Resources Newsletter: Latest issue now available
by MacLeod, Roderick A 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

____________________________________________ Internet Resources Newsletter ____________________________________________ The latest edition of the FREE monthly newsletter for academics, students and researchers is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn169/irn169.html No subscription or registration is needed to access this full-text newsletter at the above site. You can also subscribe to the free, full-text email version at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.html There's also an RSS feed for the newsletter: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.rss Featured in this issue: Comment Internet Resources Newsletter by email and RSS Random Quotes News items of interest A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, government sites, booksellers, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything else of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): TwitterSearch Blogorama Selected interesting blogs, RSS feeds and related news items Recent Internet books in the Library Get a life! Leisure Time After hours Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod (R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk) Catherine Ure and Marion Kennedy -- Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278. -- 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 Care & Maintenance of Library Documents
by Byanktesh Narain Singh 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Dear Friends, Knowledge is power and Libraries are power houses of present day knowledge based society. With all sorts of information being freely available on the web, it may seem that the role of a librarian in present context is diminishing. Nothing can be farther from the truth. Besides acting as an engine of growth for the institution to which they belong, the librarians have to protect and preserve what is in their collection. Most of the libraries possess photographs, maps, etc. besides books and manuscripts. Since these materials are inherently fragile, with time they start decaying, leaving the librarian bewildered with what to do in such situations. With growing reliance upon digital archives of information, the problems are compounded as these materials exhibit their own problems. Fortunately, the life of the collection can be enhanced significantly in most cases with little effort only if the librarian is aware of the steps required to avoid such a situation. It is a matter of pleasure that we are organizing 3-days *"National Workshopon Care & Maintenance of Library Documents"* for discussing all of the relevant issues in this regard. It is expected that at the end this period the participants of the workshop will be able to identify various types of problems related to library documents, their probable causes and the remedial measures required. The workshop will mainly centre on the following themes: · Deterioration of Traditional Library Acquisitions · Care & Maintenance of Traditional Library Acquisitions · Issues in Digitization and preservation of library Collection · Care & Maintenance of Digital Information Carriers · Risk Preparedness and Disaster Management for Libraries * * *Venue:* Senate Hall, Swatantrata Bhawan, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi *Organizer:* National Museum Institute, New Delhi and Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi * * *Period:* 22nd January to 24th January 2008. * * *Resource Persons:* ** * * *Prof. J.L. Sardana, *Former Vice President FID & former HOD LIS Deptt. University of Delhi, Delhi** *Dr. S. Majumdar, * University Librarian, University of Delhi, Delhi *Dr. S. K. Garg, *Principal, Deen Dayal Upadhyay College, Delhi University** *Prof. Kamal K. Jain*, Dean (AA) & HOD, Deptt. of Conservation, NMI Delhi *Sh. K. N. Jha, *Assistant Professor, Library Science, Meerabai Polytechnic, Maharani bagh, New Delhi ** *Dr. S.M. Dhawan, *Former* *Director, Library Services, National Physics Laboratory Delhi* ** * *Dr. B.N. Singh*, S. Librarian, National Museum Institute, Delhi* * *Dr. A. P. Singh*, Associate Professor, Deptt. of LIS, BHU, Varanasi *Dr. D. K. Singh*, Deputy Librarian, BHU, Varanasi * * *Coordinator* *Dr. B. N. Singh* *Librarian* *National Museum Institute of History of Art, Conservation & Museology* *(Deemed University)* *Janpath, New Delhi-110011* *Tel. 011-23012988* *(M) 9312919313* *E-mail: byanktesh(a)gmail.com* * * * * *Contact Person:* Dr. Ajay Pratap Singh Reader and Organizing Secretary, Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, INDIA Mobile: +919415502802 E-Mail: apsingh_73(a)yahoo.co.in<http://us.mc953.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=apsingh_73@yahoo.co.in> -- Dr. B. N. Singh S. Librarian National Museum Institute (Deemed University) Janpath New Delhi 110011 Tel. 011-23012988 (M) 9312919313 Email: byanktesh(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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Hindi books in technical libraries as per Rajbhasha rules
by Mailing List Admin 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 06:54:55 -0800 (PST) From: Anila Fadnavis <asufadnavis(a)yahoo.com> Dear all I would like to know if any central government autonomous body organizations' libraries purchase Hindi books for their libraries? IF so, What is the percentage of buying such books with technical books budget? Anila fadnavis NITIE Library

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Open Access and Building IRs: National Symposium 21-23 January 2009
by poornima＠nal.res.in 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Subject: Open Access and Building IRs: National Symposium Dear Colleagues, I would appreciate your participation in the following symposium being organised by us at NAL. In addition you may like to depute oneor two of your staff members to "NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON OPEN ACCESS AND BUILDING INSTITUTIONAL REPOSITORIES" We at National Aerospace Laboratories have organised a three day "National Symposium on Open Access and Building Institutional Repositories(NSOABIR)" as a part of Golden Jubilee Celebrations of NAL. Date: 21-23 Jan 2009 at NAL, Bangalore. Venue: Dr. S R Valluri Auditorium/KTMD Seminar Hall National Aerospace Laboratories Bangalore Topics: Scholarly Communication, Open Access Movement/Initiative, OA Channels, OA Policies, Digitisation & Digital Preservation, Open Access Journals, Institutional Repositories, Setting up of IRs, Impact of OA on Citations/IF Value, IPR and Copyright issues, Librarian's Role in OA/IR, Case Studies. ONE FULL DAY PRACTICALS/DEMO ON SETTING UP OF IRS Resource Persons: Experts from DRTC/ISI, NCSI/IISc, NIMHANS, GEIT, Informatics India and NAL Panel Discussion: "Impact of Open Access on Science Communication" No of Participants: Restricted to 75 Registration Fees: Rs. 2000/- Accommodation: For few participants on first come first serve basis YOU CAN PAY THE REGISTRATION FEE ON THE SPOT> REGISTRATION STARTS AT *>#) a.m. ON 21st JANUARY 2009. I invite you to make use of this opportunity for yourself or your colleagues. For more details Please See: www.icast.org.in/nsoabir.html Contact: Mrs. Poornima Narayana, Convener, NSOABIR Information Centre for Aerospace Science and Technology (ICAST) National Aerospace Laboratories Post Bag No. 1779, Bangalore-560 017 Tel: 080-25086080; 25086083 Fax: 080-25260862; 25270670 E-mail: poornima(a)nal.res.in Regards Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Sci G & Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information, Media and Digital Literacy - UNESCO supported spl programme on 23.1.09
by Arunachalam Hariharan 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

14. 01.2009 Dear friends and professionals, Wish you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year 2009 You are all aware that the Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing many programmes on ‘Information Literacy’ with the active support and guidance of UNESCO in many places in our country. I am happy to inform you that SALIS is again organizing a Special Session on ‘Information, Media and Digital Literacy’ supported by UNESCO during the SALIS International Conference on Knowledge Networking in Digital Era ( 22-24 Jan 2009) between 3-30 PM to 6.30 P.M on 23.01.2009 at Chennai. This Special Session will be about 3 hrs duration with discussions and Q&A. Experts from various fields will be delivering the following special lectures. 1. Media and Digital Literacy by Ms. Iskra Panevska Advisor in Communication and Information for Asia, UNESCO, New Delhi 2. Information Literacy - Basics, Standards, Models and Case Studies by Prof. Pradeepa Wijetunge, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka 3. Information Literacy Model Curricula for different types of persons (researchers, school students, graduate/PG students, professionals, lifelong learners, disabled persons, etc.) Information Literacy Indicators by Prof.Jagtar Singh,Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, 4. Media Literacy - basics, models, standards, indicators ( an expert from Media) 5. Digital Literacy - basics, models, standards, indicators by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT M 6. Information Literacy for all by Mr. Anup Kumar Das, New Delhi. Date: 23. 01.2009 Time: 3.30 P.M to 6.30 P.M Venue : B.S.A. Crescent Engineering College (Seminar Hall 1), Chennai You are all cordially invited to participate in the special programme and also give your valuable suggestions to take Information Literacy to all in our county. Programme Co-ordinator A.Hariharan Presisent, SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal invites applications from eligible candidates for the post of Librarian
by Ayesha Khatoon 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

Dear All* The School of Planning and Architecture Bhopal* has been established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India in 2008 to cater to the growing demand of Architects and Planners and to promote advance research in this field. The Institute is looking for dedicated and committed candidates to fill up the Librarian post. For more Detail visit the site http://www.iiserbhopal.ac.in/SPA.htm http://www.iiserbhopal.ac.in/Recruitment_for_Non-Academic_Positions.pdf With Regards -- Ayesha Khatoon Project Trainee Digital Library Kala Nidhi Division Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) invites applications from eligible candidates
by Ayesha Khatoon 15 Jan '09

15 Jan '09

1. *Head, Research & Publications Division (Direct Recruitment)* (1 post Unreserved): Scale of Pay -- Rs.15,600-39,100 + GP Rs. 7,600/-. Educational and other qualifications: - *Essential: * (i) Post Graduate Degree in Modern Indian History or an equivalent Degree, with specialization in Modern Indian History. *Desirable:* (i) Ph.D. Degree in Modern Indian History. (ii) Experience in editing of Research Publications. (iii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. Age limit for Direct Recruits: below 50 years 2. *Library & Information Officer (Direct Recruitment/Deputation) *(1 post Unreserved): Scale of Pay -- Rs. Rs. 15,600-39,100 + GP Rs. 7,600/- (Likely to be revised to Rs. 37,400-67,000 + GP Rs. 8,700/-). *Educational and other qualifications: -* * Direct Recruitment* *Essential: * (i) Post Graduate Degree in Social Sciences. (ii) Masters Degree in Library Science (iii) At least 10 years experience in a Research or a University library. *Desirable:* (i) Research experience in the field of Modern Indian History and familiarity with both published and unpublished source materials. (ii) Knowledge of Computer Applications. Age limit for Direct Recruits: below 50 years *On Deputation:* Officers in the pay scale attached to the Post of Deputy Library and Information Officer or above with five years regular service in the above grade. Candidates may send their applications giving full particulars, i.e., Name, Date of Birth, Qualifications, and Experience, with the necessary supporting documents to the Director, Nehru Memorial Museum and Library, Teen Murti House, New Delhi – 110 011 within one month from the date of publication of the advertisement. Upper Age limit will be relaxed in the case of departmental candidates and in the case of candidates of exceptional merit. Relaxation in the upper age limit will also be admissible to the candidates of reserved categories as per the rules. Those who are in employment may send their applications through proper channel. Appointment to any post by Direct Recruitment may be made on the recommendations of a Selection Committee from amongst: i) candidates recommended by the Employment Exchange on requisition in respect of those categories of employees of which the recruitment has to be made through the Employment Exchange, ii) from amongst the candidates applying in response to the Advertisement; iii) from amongst persons selected through personal contact; iv) from amongst candidates who have been recommended by such persons, or authorities from whom the recommendation has been called for by the Director, v) from amongst candidates employed in Government autonomous or statutory organizations, who apply in response to any circular. The Nehru Memorial Museum & Library (NMML) reserves the right to consider any candidate who may not have formally applied. For more details visit the site http://www.nehrumemorial.com -- Ayesha Khatoon Project Trainee Digital Library Kala Nidhi Division Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation: International Conference on Knowledge Networking in ICT Era; 22-24 Jan 2009; Chennai, India
by Puna Das 14 Jan '09

14 Jan '09

Call for Participation International Conference on Knowledge Networking in ICT Era [http://crescentlib.googlepages.com/knict or http://autolib-india.net/salis/salis2008.asp] Dates: 22-24 January 2009 Venue: B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Chennai, India Jointly organised by B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Engineering College, Chennai, India & Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science (SALIS), India This conference aims at bringing the IT sector, Academics and LIS professionals together for collaborative networks for knowledge creation and sharing for mutual benefits.The conference will have a special UNESCO session on Information, Media and Digital Literacy to promote ICT, media and Information Literacy, information literacy skills and to empower students, professionals and communities to meet the challenges in the changing environment in the ICT era. There will also have a pre-conference Tutorial on Moodle e-learning software. Pre-Conference Tutorial Topic: e-Learning: Creating online virtual courses using Moodle Date: 22.1.2009 (11.00 a.m.to 5.00 p.m) (theory & practical sessions) Special UNESCO Session Topic: Information, Media and Digital Literacy Date: 23.01.2009 (3.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m) For more details and Registration Form, click here: http://crescentlib.googlepages.com/knict Spot registration also can be done. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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