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Famous Personalities in Management Date of Birth's
by MAHESH ATCHI 19 Aug '08

19 Aug '08

To, Dear Professionals, Our college is going to conduct Management Quiz & Event etc. So I need Full Names & Date of Birth's (YY-MM-DD) of Famous Personalities in Management. Can any one provide the information? A. MAHESH Librarian ICFAI National College Visakhapatnam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blogs for Libraries
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Friends, WebJunction community member Greg Schwartz (http://www.webjunction.org) explains what blogs are and why librarians should care about them. Dr. Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and the Library Paradigm – Inauguration and Programme Schedule
by N.S. Harinarayana 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

The inauguration of the National Conference on Library 2.0: The Confluence of Web 2.0 and the Library Paradigm will be held on August 21, 2008 at the Bahadur Institute of Management Science, Manasagangotri, Hunsur Road, Mysore. The conference will be inaugurated by Sri. K. Jayakumar, IAS, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Kerala. Prof. N. Balakrishnan, Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore will give the Keynote Address. Prof. H.A. Khan, Former Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore will preside over the function. The two-day conference is being organised by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore as an event under UGC-SAP. Prof. V.G. Talawar is the programme director and Dr. Khaiser Nikam is the rappoteur general. The conference has six sessions. Each session will start with a presentation of a key paper followed by presentation of submitted paper. Each session is moderated by a Chair. The key speakers in the Conference are Prof. A. Neelameghan, Prof. I.K. Ravichandra Rao, Dr. Shalini R. Urs, Dr. Samyukta Ravi, and Dr. Venkadesan. The conference will have a tutorial and a pannel discussion. More than 100 participants are likely to participate in the conference. You are invited cordially to the inauguration function. For more information on the Conference, please visit http://www.mydlis-sap.ac.in -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Just Published: "Science Dissemination using Open Access: A Compendium of Selected Literature on Open Access"
by Puna Das 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Science Dissemination using Open Access: A Compendium of Selected Literature on Open Access Canessa, Enrique and Zennaro, Marco (Eds.) (2008). Science Dissemination using Open Access: A compendium of selected literature on Open Access. Trieste: ICTP. Can be downloaded from http://sdu.ictp.it/openaccess/book.html / https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/bitstream/handle/1849/420/SciDissOpenAccess.pdf?… About the Book: This book aims to guide the scientific community on the requirements of Open Access, and the plethora of low-cost solutions available. A compendium of selected literature on Open Access is presented to increase the awareness of the potential of open publishing in general. Discussions on open publishing via Academic Webcasting are also included. The book also aims to encourage decision makers in academia and research centers to adopt institutional and regional Open Access Journals and Archives to make their own scientific results public and fully searchable on the Internet. Table of Contents: Part 1: Selected Literature Overview Declarations Open Access to Science in Developing Countries Types of Journals Published Getting Professionals Legal Framework Institutional Access Policies and Mandates: NIH Examples Economic Models for Journal Publishing Funding Scientific Open Access Getting Found, Staying Found, Increasing Impact Web 2.0 and Open Access Open Academic Web-casting Part 2: Software EPrints DSpace Self-Archiving FAQ Open Access Archives: Examples An International Open Archive: E-LIS Open Journals System Topaz Many Congratulations to the Editors and Publisher of this useful book. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anup-jnu.blogspot.com From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/citygroups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Request for response
by Jatashankar Gupta 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionels, I am conducting a dissertation work on "Creation of Database of LIS Teachers in University in India". I have prepared a data collection survey which is available on following URL.I have already send this messg. two times but i am not getting response. Pls. take it as compulsion.Your positive response is required for successful completion of this work. These two Url is listed following: 1. http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_CollectorList.aspx?sm=0aURDtC1hfGSrvi%… Steps: (i) Go to Member Login username jatashankar password jatash (ii) Go to my survey (iii) click on my survey -- Jatashankar Gupta Central Library, IIT Delhi. Mobile: 9211328039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICT Application in Academic Libraries in Greater kolkata: Survey
by DEVIKA BASU 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, I, Ms. Debika Basu, student of MLISc from IGNOU am compiling my dissertation on the topic of "Impact of ICT application in academic libraries of greater Kolkata". The dissertation is based on a questionnaire based survey. It would be very much helpful for me if you kindly spare some time to complete it. To enter into the survey please click on the following link, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8vUg_2feCdIWCojcDFQkTh5w_3d_3d Thanking you in anticipation, With regards, Debika Basu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Centre invites applications for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science)
by K Prakash 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Jobs@INFLIBNET Centre Advt. No. 05/2008 The Centre invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) -1 (one) post (OBC). Click here to see details Please visit for more details and application from website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/ INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK CENTRE (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission) Post Box NO.4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, University Campus, Navrangpura AHMEDABAD - 380 009. Web site: www.inflibnet.ac.in Advt. No. 05/2008 INFLIBNET Centre is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission with its head-quarters at Ahmedabad. The Centre is involved in a variety of activities for the benefit of academic and research community in the country. Some of the major activities of the Centre include automation and networking of libraries of the universities, creation of national databases, development of library management software to facilitate automation activities in the academic libraries, human resource development, UGC Infonet, digital library consortium etc. The Centre invites applications from Indian Nationals belonging to OBC category (non-creamy layer for all India employment) candidates only for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) - 1 (One) post. Job Description : The incumbent will be a member of the team of Library professionals involved in the areas relating to library automation, creation of database, digital library consortium, providing information service, conducting training programmes for the library professionals, organizing seminar/workshop/convention etc. Qualification & Experience : M.Lib./M.L.I.Sc. or its equivalent from a recognized universities with one year post qualification experience in a regular position. Upper Age Limit : 35 years plus 3 years age relaxation applicable to OBC category. Scale of Pay :Rs.8,000-275-13,500 (pre-revised) (At present Gross Rs.20,480/- per month at the minimum of the scale). The scale of pay and emoluments is likely to be revised upon implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission. The incumbents of above post will be required to travel extensively, visiting universities in different parts of India for assisting in automation and networking activities, installation of software packages, conducting on-site training to the library professionals and operating staff etc. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their application neatly typed strictly in the attached prescribed format with a recent passport size photograph duly affixed in it alongwith attested copies of certificates to the Administrative Officer (P&A) at the above address within 20 days of publication of the advertisement. With best regards, Bye. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Deputy Librarian Institute for Social and Economic Change Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Karnataka, India. URL: http://www.isec.ac.in/main.htm Email: prakash(a)isec.ac.in, prakash_k(a)yahoo.com Tel.: 080-23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 Fax: 080-23217008 Cell: 09448066788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Modern TN State Library complex in Kotturpuram, Chennai
by sankaran arumugam 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear All, Foundation stone laid for Modern State Library complex in Chennai. Highlights: The eight-storied library to be constructed at a cost of Rs 120 crore will have a plinth area of 3,33,140 sq.ft. It will have a reading capacity for 1,200 persons and a stacking capacity of 11.5 lakh books. A conference hall with a capacity of 200 persons and a mini conference hall to accommodate 30 persons will be part of the library. The library complex will include an auditorium with a capacity of 1,280 persons and an amphitheatre with a plinth area of 42,630 sq.ft. The construction will be over by April 2010. For details, click link http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/17/stories/2008081752790100.htm Regards sankaran Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.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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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Award 2007
by sandeep bhavsar 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Respected All Pleased to inform you that, Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar – Reader –Library & Information Science Dept.: University of Pune , has been honoured with Dr. S.R. Ranganathan award- 2007 for creating best literature in Marathi in the area of Library & Information Science. The felicitation Ceremony will be held on 20th August 2008 in Jaykar Library of University of Pune . Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Career in Library and Information science
by Charu Mathur 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I would like to invite your kind attention on an article titled ," Career in Library and Information science" published in Employment News 12-18 August,2008. The detail information about career in Library and Information Science, opportunities in LIS arena, options in LIS as Teaching, endless and lucrative alternatives in LIS world, is given in simple way. Dr. Anil Singh from NCERT is the pride author of this informative article. One can visit the following link to read this article— http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/career_details-career-in-library-and-infor… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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