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Query about content management!
by T. Shahab 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear Moderator, Would some professional colleagues like to share with me their practical experience (particularly, the work flow process) about content management in any subject, say Biotechnology or Medicine, please? Thanks TANWIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library Automation Packages from Jan 5-9 '09 @ NCSI
by K.T Anuradha 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear Professional, A five day Workshop on Integrated Library Automation Packages (ILAP): Basics of KOHA and NewGenLib is organised at National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore from January 5th to 9th, covering installation on Windows XP and Linux (Ubuntu) and basics of Staff-Client and OPAC modules in KOHA and NewGenLib. The workshop is carried out as part of IDRC sponsored project on ILAP (http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) This is the first workshop in a series of workshops organised through this project sharing our experience with open source ILAP. Topics covered: Ubuntu: An overview; Basics of MARC and use of MARC Edit; Library Automation Software: Past, Present and the Future; Installation of KOHA and NewGenLib on Ubuntu and Windows XP; Overview of Staff-Client module and OPAC in KOHA and NewGenLib. The workshop is conducted with theory followed by lab sessions. Workshop CD containing all the presentation slides, lab exercises and installable software will be provided to the participants. Date: 5th to 9th January, 2009 Registration Details: Rs. 4,000 registration fee is charged. A DD has to be drawn in favour of 'The Registrar, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore' and posted to 'Anuradha.K.T, National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore 560 012'. Working lunch and tea will be provided during the workshop dates. Participants have to take care of their travel, board and lodging. On request accommodation for participants during the dates 5th to 9th January 2009 will be provided at the 'Hoysala House' hostel of IISc. Maximum of 20 participants will be taken for the workshop on first come first serve basis. To register for the workshop kindly send a mail to workshop(a)dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Venue: Internet School, Opposite to NCSI, IISc, Bangalore Last date for Registration: 15th December 2008 Workshop Coordinator: Ms. Anuradha.K.T. National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science Bangalore 560 012 anu(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in For more details visit http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop

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FW: Detailed in depth subdivisions or subclasses of the main DDC classes/numbers
by Kamal Hindawi 20 Nov '08

20 Nov '08

Dear LIS members, I wonder if you are using in your college the Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) system to classify the books, journals, and related resources. If yes, I would be grateful to you if you do provide me with detailed in depth subdivisions and/or subclasses of the main DDC classes/numbers. Thank you in anticipation Kamal Hindawi ICARDA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Coordinator (World Health Organization Library – Geneva Switzerland) --ind
by Tomas Allen 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Vacancy - Coordinator (World Health Organization Library – Geneva Switzerland) Vacancy HQ/08/HQ/IER/FT934 Deadline for application : 12 December 2008 Duty Station: Geneva Switzerland For the FULL vacancy description; and application; please visit the following site https://erecruit.who.int/public/hrd-cl-vac-view.asp?o_c=1000&jobinfo_uid_c=… Brief Description of duties: (PLEASE SEE FULL LINK ABOVE FOR FULL DESCRIPTION) The incumbent is Coordinator of the Library and Information Networks of Knowledge (LNK). 1. Managing the WHO Library and Information Networks for Knowledge (LNK), including key library services and its financial and human resources, with appropriate work plans, monitoring and performance measurement and improvement. 2. Providing leadership, policy guidance, strategic advice and support to WHO Library systems worldwide, and brokering collaborative relationships and seamless information systems between HQ clusters, Regional Offices and WHO country offices. 3. Building and managing dynamic networks and platforms, such as the Global Health Library and Health InterNetwork Access to Research Initiative (HINARI), to foster universal access the world of health information in member states, working with public and private partners to set agendas in access to knowledge and develop appropriate policy frameworks, local capacity and systems, and innovative mechanisms for technical assistance to countries in need. 4. Providing an intelligence function on critical current and emerging issues and technologies on access to knowledge for WHO, and optimizing expertise and networks for information management in support of WHO's work as a global knowledge-based Organization. 5. Participating in the development of the Department's strategic planning and management and representing the Organization at interagency, international and national meetings. Kind regards Tomas ALLEN Tomasallen_who(a)hotmail.com Or alternatively allent(a)who.int _________________________________________________________________ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/Explore/Hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_hotmail_acq_access… -- 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 Nihal Alam 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Dear friends, Can someone kindly send me a copy of the below reference? I shall be grateful. Article title: *Content-based retrieval in digital libraries* Author: Adam, N.R.; Gangopadhyay, A. Journal title: COMPUTER ( IEEE Xplore) Bibliographic details: Volume 31, Issue 1, Jan 1998 Page(s):93 - 95 Publisher: IEEE Digital Object Identifier 10.1109/2.641982 Seeking your co-operation Thanking You Nihal Alam ADIS 2nd Year Student Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore-059 Karnataka (India) email: nihalalam(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in nihal.drtc(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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UPDATE: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content Management on November 08th, 2008 at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
by Arumugam Pitchai 19 Nov '08

19 Nov '08

Dear Friends, NCSI-NET have organised Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content management for Information Professionals, successfully on 8th November 2008. We have received excellent response from student community as well from the working professionals. We had 102 participants including NCSI-NET members. The Seminar started with Prof. A.G. Menon, Prof. Giridhar Madras & Prof. N.V. Joshi lighting the lamp, and Prof. Joshi introduced the TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar. Later the Keynote address by Mr. Kottai A., KM/ECM Services, TCS followed by High Tea. First Session started with the topic Introduction to Content Management (CM) presented by Mr. Rajendra Babu. He stressed on the need of Content Management System for Content creation, capturing, publishing, organizing, storage & retrieval, preservation. He also explained the Enterprise Content Management & the related components & the Features of CMS. It was followed by Evaluation of Major Commercial/Open Source CMS by Mr. Sudhakar Gudlannagari. He presented the evaluation criteria for selecting a CMS, also major Commercial/Open source CMS tools. Later in the forenoon session we had CMS Process, Design & Implementation presented by Mr. Arumugam Pitchai. He explained about the CMS process & its workflow. Followed by Management of CMS: Migration, Metrics and Measurement & Promotion by Ms. Suvarsh Minj. She stressed the options & strategies for Content Migration also need for Metrics and Measurements for the usage of different CMS tools. The second session started with a presentation by Mr. B.S. Shivaram on Drupal: An Overview & Installation. He explained the different features of Drupal. Followed by the Drupal: Installation & Demo by Mr. Maruthu Pandiyan B. He gave an overview of installation Drupal on Windows platform and demonstrated various modules and features of Drupal. Third session started with the panel discussion titled Skills for LIS Professionals. Mr. Ananda Byrappa, Ms. Lakshmi and Mr. T.S. Prasanna Participated in the discussion. All of them gave their individual opinions in answering the questions put forth by the participants. The seminar materials and presentations were distributed through CD. Please find the updated seminar page with presentations at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminar2008.html Also: a picture is worth a thousand words, so find here are a few pictures that speak volumes!! http://picasaweb.google.com/sp.arumugam/DrTBRMemorialSeminar2008Picture?aut… # It was a memorable event for NCSI'ans. We thank you all for the support extended to the coordination team. Hope to organize such events in future. Regards NCSI-Net Coordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET ( IndCat ) Union Catalogue of books crossed ten million bibliographic records
by Prem Chand 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

INFLIBNET ( IndCat. ) records crossed ten million bibliographic records INFLIBNET has compiled and processed ten millions bibliographical records of books from more than 112 university libraries which can be accessed from the Centre web site. It contains 10697998 bibliographic records from participating members. Anyone can access these records from http://unicat.inflibnet.ac.in:8080/unicat/ and download matched records. It is free. The database is known as IndCat. The Centre has developed new interface which has additional features of advanced search, search within the single library, and restrict the search to one particular state. The records can be downloaded and can easily merged in to SOUL software or any another software which adheres to MARC 21. Library professional are requested to use this source to identify millions of books held at 112 major universities in India. We solicit your feedback With regards Prem Chand Scientist- D Convener UGC-INFONET Digital library Consortium Information & Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) An Inter University Centre of UGC, Near Gujarat University Guest House Navrangpura, Ahmedabad Gujarat. India Phone: 079-26305971, 26304695 ( Office) 079- 29096170( R) 09427001489 prem65_chand(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INDEST-AICTE Workshop on “Library 2.0 practices”, during January 15-17, 2009 at NIT-Rourkela.
by hemanta kumar biswal 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Dear All, INDEST-AICTE and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) are jointly organizing a Workshop on “Library 2.0 practices”, during January 15-17, 2009. Introduction Web 2.0, the second phase of World Wide Web (WWW), is seen as an exciting evolution. Web 2.0 practices have tremendous implications on libraries and usher them into a new order, which is termed as library 2.0. Library 2.0 is more about connections rather than collections. It is all about participation. The fundamental 2.0 tools, particularly blog and wiki, offer clear opportunities for libraries and information centers to practice services which are more user inclusive than ever before. It is time for librarians and information managers to reorient initiatives by employing 2.0 tools to provide users an effective service with rich experience. In view of the above trend, the library of NIT Rourkela has done some successful initiatives. To pass the knowledge gained, in the course of initiating library 2.0 practices, to other library colleagues, the library of NITR is organizing this workshop. Focus The workshop will focus on: Wordpress – Blog Engine Installation and Customization, Essential Wordpress plug-ins installation and configuration Mediawiki – Wiki Engine Installation and Customization, Essential extensions installation and configuration Drupal – Content Management System (CMS) installation and configuration Essential modules installation and Configuration Success of library 2.0 implementation lies on user participation. Relevant case studies on the successful implementation of wiki and blog will also be presented. Methodology The workshop will be completely based on practical training with presentations. Each participant will be given a high-end computer to learn step-by-step installation and customization of wiki, blog and CMS engines. Who can participate? Librarians (Academic, Research and Corporate) Only 20 seats Registration Fee For INDEST-AICTE members – No Registration Fee For Non INDEST-AICTE members – Rs. 1000/- (Registration Fee will include, workshop kit, Lunch and Tea) All Participants are required to meet the lodging and other expenses on their own institute sponsorship. However, local guest house accommodation (fee-based) will be arranged on request. INDEST-AICTE and National Institute of Technology, Rourkela (NITR) are jointly organizing a Workshop on “Library 2.0 practices”, during January 15-17, 2009. Participants Name(s): Designation: Institute Name and Address: Email: Mobile: Is your institute a member of INDEST-AICTE Consortium? If no, DD No: Demand Draft should be in favor of “The Director”, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela Participant(s) Signature Place: Date: Interested members may send the duly filled application form on or before December 20, 2008, either by post or by email to the following Address: Madhan, M Workshop Cordinator Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology, Rourkela 769008 Mail: mu.madhan(a)gmail.com madhan(a)nitrkl.ac.in Mobile: (0)9861185117 Phone: 0661-2462102 (off) 0661-2463103 (Res) Thanking You, Hemanta Kumar Biswal Biju Pattnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Orissa 0661-2462105 +91 9938410850 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online survey (Reminder)
by K.T Anuradha 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Dear Professional, Apologies for cross posting and kindly ignore this message if you have already replied. As part of an ongoing project on Integrated Library Automation Packages (ILAP) carried out at National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, a survey is carried out. We know that you are busy and hard pressed for time. But your response will help us to get a clear view of the present scenario of ILAP. Hence we request you to take some time off to fill in the questionnaire. We assure you that whatever information you provide us will be used for academic purpose only and kept confidential. Please note that the survey is open for all. The online survey form can be accessed at: http://dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/index_files/surveyinstrument.html However, if you have problem in answering the online survey, for your convenience a few questions are given below, which you can fill in and reply back to survey(a)dharmaganja.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 1. Your Name: 2. Official Address: 3. E-Mail ID: official: other: 4. If you are using any of following software for your library automation, kindly name them: 4.1 Library Automation Software (such as Koha, LibSys, NewGenLib): 4.2. Meta Search (such as AGent , MetaFind, ZPortal): 4.3. Link Resolver (such as 360 Link Serial Solution, V-Link): 4.4. Electronic Resource Management (such as 360 Resource Management): 4.5. Institutional Repository (such as EPrints, DSpace, Fedora): 4.6. Digital Collection Tool (such as Greenstone Digital Library): 5. Kindly give corresponding URL of the above implementation(s): 6. If you know any other library using the above mentioned software give URL of them also: ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regards, Anuradha -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms.K.T.Anuradha E-mail: anu(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Senior Technical Officer URL:vidya-mapak.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in National Centre for Science Information Indian Institute of Science FAX:(+91-80) 23601426/23600683 Karnataka, Bangalore 560 012 Tel:(+91-80) 23600271/22932511 India ---------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Seminar on Indo-Canadian S&T / Innovation Cooperation & Linkages
by Puna Das 18 Nov '08

18 Nov '08

Seminar on Indo-Canadian S&T / Innovation Cooperation & Linkages 24 November, 2008 Federation House, New Delhi, India Dear Sir/ Madam I am pleased to inform you that FICCI is organizing its annual Higher Education Summit 2008 titled “Higher Education at the Crossroads: Imperatives for Policy & Practice” on November 25 & 26, 2008 in New Delhi with the support of Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India. A delegation of more than 40 Canadian institutions is participating in the event. As a pre-conference activity, we are organizing a Seminar on Indo-Canadian S&T/Innovation Cooperation & Linkages on November 24, 2008 with University experts from India and Canada sharing their views about the existing collaborations, emerging technologies and future roadmap followed by discussions and one to one interactions. The Seminar is scheduled at 1.30 pm at FICCI, Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi. We are happy to invite you for this programme. Enclosed are the tentative programme and the registration proforma for your kind perusal. May I request you to kindly send in your confirmation to Ms Rashmi Sarita / Ms Arpita Subhash (Phone: 91-11- 23736306, email – indiarnd[at]ficci.com) Looking forward to your kind confirmation. With best regards, Yours Sincerely (V K TOPA) Adviser to Secretary General, FICCI -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tentative Programme 1: 30 – 2:00 pm Registration 2:00 – 2:10 pm Introductory remarks Mr. Y P Kumar, Head International Division, DST, Government of India David McKinnon, Minister-Counsellor (Commercial) and Senior Trade Commissioner, Canadian High Commissioner, India 2:10 – 2:35 pm Canadian strengths in Innovation and Emerging Technologies Prof David Johnston, President, University of Waterloo Speaker from Canadian Govt /Industry/association 2:35 – 2:55 pm Indian strengths in Innovation and Emerging Technologies Mr. R Saha, Adviser, DST, Government of India Mr. Deepak Bhatnagar, Adviser & Scientist-G, TIFAC, DST 2:55 – 3:35 pm Presentations by Canadian Research Institutes Dr Januz A. Kozinski, Dean and Prof, Univ of Saskatchewan Dr. B. Mario Pinto, the Vice-President, Research, Simon Fraser University Robert Schad, University of Regina Richard Poulin, Director – Bureau International, Univ of Laval (Presentation to cover India Strategy, Research strengths and possible Areas of collaboration) 3:35 – 3:50 pm Tea Break 3:50 – 4:30 pm Presentation by Indian research institutes. Dr. Naresh Kumar, Head R & D Planning Division, CSIR Prof. S N Singh, Dean- R&D, IIT Delhi Dr. Vibha Dhawan, Executive Director, TERI Dr. P B Sharma, Director, Delhi College of Engineering Dinesh Singh, Director, South Campus, Delhi University (Presentation to covering Research strengths and possible Areas of collaboration) 4:30 – 5:00 pm Q & A and discussions 5:00 – 5:10 pm Summary and follow up action points 5:10 – 5: 30 pm Networking -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Registration Proforma Seminar on Indo-Canadian S & T / Innovation Cooperation & Linkages 24 November, 2008, Federation House, New Delhi, India Name: Designation: Organisation: Address: Tel.(with city code) : Fax: Mobile: Email: Delegate Fee: NO FEE Signature Contact: Rashmi Sarita Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 Tel: 011-23736306 (D); 23738760-70 Extn. 212 Fax: 011-23765333, 23721504, 23320714 Email: rashmisarita[at]ficci.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/win/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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