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Corrigendum : National Seminar On Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS) 16th - 17th January, 2009
by Aditya Tripathi 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear All, This is regarding correction in the 'Call for Papers' section of the brochure of 'National Seminar On Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)' 16th - 17th January, 2009 The last date for the submission of full texts of paper(s) should be read as 20.12.2008 Our apologies for the inconvenience caused. Call for Papers Full texts paper(s) in English (in A4 size, double space, not more than 10 pages) should be sent to the Organising Secretary, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221 005. adityatripathi(a)hotmail.com aditya(a)bhu.ac.in Last date for submission of full texts of paper(s) is 20.12.2008 . -- Dr. Aditya Tripathi Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 ---------------------------------------------------- 1. Contribute to DRTC LIS Open Digital Library https://drtc.isibang.ac.in 2. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture invitation
by SRELS 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Moderator: Kindly announce the following lecture invitation to the benefit of Lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS ******** The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), Bangalore Cordially invites you to the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures (27)(2008) on GROWTH OF LITERATURE AND MEASURES OF SCIENTIFIC PRODUCTIVITY: SCIENTOMETRIC MODELS by Dr. I.K. Ravichandra Rao Professor and Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore on 18, 19 and 20th December 2008 at 6.00 p.m. each day at SRELS, 702, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 Prof. N. Mukunda Professor (Retired), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Editor, Publications, Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore inaugurates RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reading books, the new way - Times of India
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Friends An article on Reading books, the new way is appeared in the times of India, Times City on Bangalore edition on 21st November 2008. some of the highlights are *When stodk markets in the US were hitting new lows, the Chicago Public Library had a sunny detail to record. * The reading habit is far from dying in the city. Lending libraries are diversifying to adapt to modern readers' needs and intersts, *Small lending libraries losingout because stacking a quality collection of books a high-investment proposition, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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net/ set exam
by Jayanthi Rajkumar Kumbhar 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

I am Jayanthi Vishwanath worked as Librarian in MBA college Pune. I have already given 3-4 times NET exam and one time SET exam, but iam not cleared the exam. So. I want ask you that can i get the question paper set of NET/SET exam & can given the instructions regarding how to study for clearing the exam. Thanks. -- with regards, Jayanthi Rajkumar Mamasaheb Mohol College of Business Administration Pirangut Pune- 412108 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library2.0
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Date: Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:36:25 +0530 (IST) From: Mrs Nishtha Anilkumar <nishtha(a)prl.res.in> Dear Colleagues, Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad is organising a national workshop on "Library2.0 : A Global Information Hub, on 5 - 6 February 2009. This workshop would help in familiarizing oneself with the following contemporary concepts and applying them in the libraries so as to move towards user driven information scenario : Understanding Web 2.0 Interoperability standards and Protocols Network & RFID Technologies Open Source Technologies More information about the workshop will be available from the workshop webpage under the PRL Library website (http://www.prl.res.in/~library) Kindly note that registration is limited to 80 participants. If you or your staff members are interested in attending the workshop, please pre-register (online) and submit your payment at the earliest to secure a place. Thank you. With regards Nishtha A Nishtha Anilkumar Librarian SD Phone : 079-2631-4167 Physical Research Laboratory Fax : 079-2631-4911 Off Gujarat University Road email : nishtha(a)prl.res.in Navrangpura URL : www.prl.res.in/~library Ahmedabad - 380 009

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Vacancies in IBS Library
by Shekar H P 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate this information in LIS Forum Dear Professionals, We have openings for the position of "Library Assistants" in IBS Bangalore. Those who are interested in the above mentioned position and willing to work, may contact the Librarian at the below mentioned number between 10 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday) or forward your updated resume addressed to the Director, IBS Bangalore through e-mail ID given below. Position Vacant: Library Assistants - 2 Educational Qualification: Any Graduate or Post Graduate with B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc or equalent degree from a recognized University with Good Communication Skills and Computer Knowledge Experience required: Min 1+ years Salary: Pay scale + CPF+ allowances as per IBS norms Job location: Bangalore Last Date: 26.11.2008 Contact E-mail: bnglib(a)ibsindia.org OR shekarhp(a)gmail.com Ph: 080-26860100 Extn.133 Web site: www.ibsindia.org -- SHEKAR.H.P. M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,PGDHRM., Librarian, IBS Bangalore #19 / 3, Nr.Metro, Kanakapura Road Bangalore-560 062 Ph:080-26860100, 9945799927 -- 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 Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content
by Rajesh Chandrakar 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Moderator Kindly announce the following National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content With best regards, Rajesh Chandrakar National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content: Bridging the Digital Divide Jointly organized by CEC, New Delhi and INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad at India Habitat Centre, New Delhi on 29th to 30th January 2009. For more details kindly follow the link: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/seminar/. Background Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC) and the Information Library Network (INFLIBNET) the two Inter-University Centres (IUC's) of the University Grants Commission (UGC) were set up with common facilities as IUC's equipped with infrastructure for research and academic activity in the universities of higher education in the country considering the fact that heavy investment on infrastructure and other cost-intensive central facilities may be beyond the reach of individual institutions. CEC and the INFLIBNET Centre of UGC provide information support for education and research in colleges and universities through their services and facilities. While CEC concentrates on creation and dissemination of multimedia-based learning resources, the INFLIBNET specialises in textual-based information retrieval services through its union databases and by facilitating access to full-text and bibliographic e-resources through consortium arrangements. Both the organizations make intensive use of Internet, Web and other communication technology to develop and disseminate their services. While both the institutions work primarily for the same goal, albeit separately, there is a lot of scope for the them to cooperate, coordinate and collaborate in the process of creation, development and dissemination their resources and services. The Internet and Web technology offer virtual environment that facilitate collaboration, hitherto, not possible in the traditional communication system. There is, therefore, an opportunity to examine and evaluate the activities, services and functionalities of the two institutions, identify gaps in resources, services and infrastructure and flag potential areas of coordination and collaboration. The two organizations may also redefine their roles in changing scenario and identify modalities to work in tandem with inputs from their users and experts in Media, Communication and Library Information Science Theme and Sub-theme of the Seminar Multi-media Content Development and Management a.. E-content creation and building learning objects repositories. b.. Information retrieval techniques for non-textual media c.. Multimedia formats and standards d.. Virtual learning environment Multi-media Communication: Tools and Techniques a.. EDUSAT network for dissemination of knowledge b.. Podcasting, Vodcasting and Webcasting Digital preservation a.. Digital preservation strategies and its challenges b.. Digital preservation of metadata Metadata Creation and Management a.. Metadata standards for textual and multimedia content b.. Learning Objects Metadata Standards Open Access and Open Source Software a.. Institutional Repositories (IRs) b.. Open Access (OA) initiatives in India c.. Interoperability: Standards and Tools d.. Open source software Library Consortia and IPR in Digital World a.. Library consortia: Economics and impact on research output b.. IPR in digital environment Target Audience The seminar is essentially targeted to the academic community in the universities and colleges. Individuals concerned with application of ICTs in libraries, media centres, virtual learning, online courseware development and dissemination would also benefit from the seminar. The existing users of media services from CEC / EMMRC's and INFLIBNET will also participate. Registration Last Date for Registration : January 15, 2009 Registration fee : Rs. 2,000.00 per participant The amount for registration fee may be paid either by Demand Draft / Multi-City cheque in favour of "Director, CEC, New Delhi" payable at New Delhi. The payment may be sent on the address given overleaf along with the Registration Form. Registration will be confirmed only if the form is duly completed. Registration fee is non-refundable. Registration fee does not include accommodation. Contact us for Registration/Enquires Seminar Secretariat Chief Administrative Officer / Organising Secretary Consortium for Educational Communication (CEC), IUAC Campus, Aruna Asaf Ali Marg, New Delhi - 110067 Phone: 011-26890264, 011-26122605, 011- 26897418, 26897419 Fax: 011-26897416 Website: http://www.cec-ugc.org . ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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For Indian Libraries only
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Date: Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:37:13 -0800 (PST) From: Ceser Res <ceserres(a)yahoo.com> *******Apologies for cross-postings******* � Special Package Offer to the Indian Libraries http://ceser.res.in/ijamas/ams-jour.html � Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to announce special subscription fee offer to the Indian Libraries as �Annual Subscriptions Packages-Year 2009� of followings journals. (http://ceser.res.in/ijamas/ams-jour.html) � A. Annual Subscriptions Fee Package- One Special Offer Fee: �Rs. 50,000 (Actual Fee = Rs. 117600 [US$ 2450] Discount 57%) 1.�� International Journal of Ecological Economics & Statistics [Print issue] 2.�� International Journal of Tomography & Statistics [Print issue] 3.�� International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJAI) [Online issue] 4.�� Bulletin of Statistics & Economics (BSE) [Online issue] 5.�� International Journal of Mathematics and Computation (IJMC) [Online issue] � B. Annual Subscriptions Package- Two Special Offer Fee:� Rs. 50,000 (Actual Fee = Rs. 117600 [US$ 2450] Discount 57%) International Journal of Applied Mathematics & Statistics [Print issue] International Journal of Ecology & Development �[Print issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics [Online issue] International Journal of Imaging (IGI) [Online issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Computation (IJMC) [Online issue] � C. Annual Subscriptions Package- Both Special Offer Fee:� Rs. 80,000 (Actual Fee = Rs. 223200 [US$ 4650] Discount 64%) International Journal of Ecological Economics & Statistics [Print issue] International Journal of Tomography & Statistics �[Print issue] International Journal of Artificial Intelligence (IJAI) [Online issue] Bulletin of Statistics & Economics (BSE) [Online issue] International Journal of Applied Mathematics & Statistics �[Print issue] International Journal of Ecology & Development �[Print issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Statistics [Online issue] International Journal of Imaging (IGI) [Online issue] International Journal of Mathematics and Computation (IJMC) [Online issue] � The above Special Package Offer (Year 2009) is only for Indian Libraries as end users and valid with direct orders only (without subscription agent). � You may order a subscription at: subsc(a)ceser.res.in; ceser_info(a)yahoo.com, eic.ijees(a)yahoo.com; eic.ijed(a)yahoo.com � Please visit for journals at:� http://ceser.res.in/ijamas/ams-jour.html � Further enquiries: subsc(a)ceser.res.in; ceser_info(a)yahoo.com; eic.ijees(a)yahoo.com; eic.ijed(a)yahoo.com

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Special Lecture
by Mailing List Admin 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Date: 20 Nov 2008 06:57:56 -0000 From: raghunandana m <mraghunandana(a)rediffmail.com> BANGALORE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE Cordially invites you to the SPECIAL LECTURE On Contemporary Challenges in LIS By Shri. M.N. Seetharama Librarian (Retd.) Date: 22nd Nov. 2008, Saturday Venue:Dr. S. Radhakrishna Lecture Hall Time:11.00 AM Dept. of Library & Information Science Sneha Bhavan building Jnanabharathi Campus Bangalore ALL ARE WELCOME Dr. Lalitha Ashwath Professor & Chairman Dept. of Library & Information Science Bangalore University, Bangalore

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LIS Education
by Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla 21 Nov '08

21 Nov '08

Dear Professional friends, How can LIS departments prepare corporate librarians? Please offer your suggestions that are more practical for implementation. Varalakshmi -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam. _________________________________________________________________ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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