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Job vacancy
by Mr. Siva Chidambaram 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Dear Forum Please refer our web sit http://www.nipfp.org.in/addlib09.pdf for the advertisement regarding the Assistant Library and Information Officer (ALIO) post. Kindly circulate through this forum for our professionals. Thanking you S.Siva Chidambaram Senior Library & Information Officer National Institute of Public Finance and Policy 18/2 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area Near J.N.U. East Gate, New Delhi - 110067 India Phone:91-11-26569303,26569780,26569784 Email: schidambaram(a)nipfp.org.in sivanipfp(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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Librarian’s Culture Forum
by Byanktesh Narain Singh 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

*(Request to publish it in your LIS-Forum)* *Press briefing* *Librarian's Culture Forum* is a registered society for the Library and Information Science Professionals. This forum was registered in 2002 under the Society Registration Act, 1860. The main objectives of this forum are to extend all cooperation for the welfare of library professionals and library community. *The general body meeting of this forum was held on September 9, 2008* at National Museum Institute, Janpath, New Delhi. The General election of this forum was held to elect the office bearers. The followings are elected unanimously: *President* *Prof. J.L.Sardana* Prof. J.L. Sardana is former Head Delhi University Library Science Department. He was also President of Indian Library Association. Prof Sardana was only the second Indian to become vice president of International Federation *for Information and Documentation (FID)* Hague, Holland. *Vice President* Dr. P.R. Goswami, Director, National Social Science Documentation Centre, New Delhi *General Secretary* Dr. Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, University of Delhi. *Executive Secretary* Dr. N.K. Bar, Library & Information Officer, Election Commission of India *Assistant Secretary* Sh. Ram Lok Sharma *Public Relation Officer* * * DR. B.N. Singh, Librarian, National Museum Institute, Janpath, New Delhi. *Treasurer* Sh. C.S.Saxena *Executive Members*: 1. Prof. P.B.Mangla 2. Dr. (Mrs) Anjana Chattopadhyay 3. Mrs. Raj Grover 4. Dr. S.S. Dhaka 5. Dr. (Mrs.) Neela Jagnnathan 6. Mr. Kumar Sanjay 7. Mr. D.K. Ahuja Sent by Dr. B. N. Singh (PRO of *Librarian's Culture Forum)* Librarian National Museum Institute Janpath New Delhi Tel. 23012988 (M) 9312919313 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2008 Emerald AIMA Research Fund Award
by Rajneesh Rajpal 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

2008 Emerald/AIMA Indian Management Research Fund Award Supporting the dissemination of knowledge for the social good in India Call for proposals <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> <http://www.aima-ind.org/> This year, Emerald and the AIMA - All India Management Association - are delighted to offer a research grant for a Indian project in the field of management research. The award will offer £3,000 (US$5,861 equivalent) to fund the winning research project. Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge for the social good with a specific orientation toward benefit for mainland India. Eligibility <http://www.aima-ind.org/> At least one member of the research team must be based in India. Judging criteria Each application will be judged, by a panel of experts, on the criteria below. The research must: * Be of significance, and in particular, illustrate how it will benefit the social good. * Demonstrate originality and innovation. * Make an outstanding contribution to theory and its application. * Illustrate the appropriateness and application of the methodology. * Demonstrate sound implications for theory and practice. Application requirements Each proposal must be submitted using the online application form at: http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/aima.htm <http://ww2.emeraldinsight.com/awards/aima.htm> The following documents will be required electronically: * A summary stating specific goals, outcomes and benefits of the research. This should not exceed 2,000 words (note that tables, figures, appendices and reference lists, if provided do NOT count to the 2,000 word total). * A covering letter containing full contact details (affiliation, full address, telephone number/s and e-mail address) for all researchers involved in the project. Please state clearly which researcher will be the main point of contact. The 2,000-word summary must: * Display clearly a statement of purpose and intent. * State clearly the methodology (ies) applied and explicitly describes the research process. * State expected research outcomes and expected impact and possible application. * Specify the expected timescales of the research process. * Outline projected costs and total research grant required. Please address any questions, to: Rajneesh Rajpal Country Manager Emerald Group Publishing Ltd 301,Vikas Surya Shopping Mall, Mangalam Place , Sector -3, Rohini Delhi -110085 Tel no. +91-11-27948437-38 E-mail - rrajpal(a)emeraldinsight.com <mailto:rrajpal@emeraldinsight.com> OR Ruth Heppenstall External Relations Assistant Emerald Group Publishing Limited Howard House Wagon Lane Bingley BD16 1WA United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0)1274 777700 Fax: +44 (0)1274 785200 E-mail: rheppenstall(a)emeraldinsight.com Key dates The closing date for applications is 31 December 2008. Winners will be announced in March 2009. Last year's winner Last year Emerald was delighted to receive almost 50 research proposals of outstanding quality. The winning research proposal was "Ethnocentric tendencies of Indian consumers - Impact on preference for domestic versus foreign products <http://info.emeraldinsight.com/research/awards/2007_aims_summary.htm> " by Dr Binod Agarwal (Director, TALEEM Research Foundation, Ahmedabad) in conjunction with Archana Kumar (PhD Candidate, University of Tennessee, Knoxville), Dr Ann Fairhurst (Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville), and Dr Youn-Kyung Kim (Professor, University of Tennessee, Knoxville). Hope the same will be of your interest. It would be a pleasure indeed to reply your any query with regard to the same. Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Open for IASLIC 23rd National Seminar
by Mailing List Admin 11 Sep '08

11 Sep '08

Date: Wed, 10 Sep 2008 04:37:01 -0700 (PDT) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> Registration Open for IASLIC 23rd National Seminar On Library Profession in Search of a New Paradigm December 10� 13, 2008 � Theme : Library Profession In Search Of A New Paradigm Date : December 10-13, 2008 Venue : Bose Institute, Kolkata Registration Open � Students / Retired Persons (Non Residential) Rs 800.00 Students / Retired Persons (Residential in Dormitories) Rs 1100.00 Students / Retired Persons (Residential in Guest House with minimum amenities) Rs 1300.00 � Individual� (Non Residential) Rs 1000.00 Individual� (Residential in Dormitories) Rs 1300.00 Individual� (Residential in Guest House with minimum amenities) Rs 1500.00 � Deputed (Non Residential) Rs 2000.00 Deputed (Residential in Dormitories) Rs 2300.00 Deputed (Residential in Guest House) Rs 2500.00 � Accompanying family member (Non Residential) Rs 1000.00 per head Accompanying family member (Residential in Dormitory)) Rs 1300.00 per head Accompanying family member (Residential in Guest House) Rs 1500.00 per head � �For details: Dr Arun Chakraborty, General Secretary INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (IASLIC) P-291, CIT SCHEME NO. 6M, KANKURGACHI, KOLKATA 700 054 IASLIC Phone : (033) 2362-9651 Website : http:// www.iaslic1955.org, �e-mail : iaslic(a)vsnl.net Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk@yahoo.com,��(M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54

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E-News Paper Reader
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Plastic logic electronic news paper with a light weight plastic, large portable screen is developed by E Ink Corporation. It constantly updated the latest news. The device which is as yet unnamed, uses the same technology as the Sony E reader and Amazon.coms Kindle, a highly legible black and white display. The detailed report appeared in "The Hindu", Bengaluru Edition on 09/09/2008. Original report was appeared in "The New york Times" recently. 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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CERN Document Server (Big Bang in Publication)
by Naveen M 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Respected All, Fallow the below mentioned link to get some of the world's top research publications in the field of physics and its allied subjects from the reproducer of the The Big Bang you are right CERN - European Organization for Nuclear Research . It is one of the world's largest and most respected centres for scientific research. Its business is fundamental physics, finding out what the Universe is made of and how it works. At CERN, the world's largest and most complex scientific instruments are used to study the basic constituents of matter — the fundamental particles. By studying what happens when these particles collide, physicists learn about the laws of Nature. CERN Document Server had Over 800,000 bibliographic records, including 360,000 fulltext documents, of interest to people working in particle physics and related areas.Covers preprints, articles, books, journals, photographs, and much more. http://cdsweb.cern.ch/?ln=en and visit this link for CERN library http://library.cern.ch/ -- Naveen C.M. IKM Trainee National Center For Science Information, Indian Institute of Science. Bangalooru-12. E-mail: naveencm(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Cell - 9740349997 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening in Library of Congress
by Charu Mathur 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Respected Friends, I would like to draw the attention of all worthy friends on following opening in Law Library,Library of Congress . *Program Specialist (Vacancy #:080241) * S-11 - Law Library- $58,206.00- $75,669.00 Opening Date: 08-AUG-08 Closing Date: 26-SEP-08 Availability: Open to all Assists the Special Assistant for Outreach and Development in his/her efforts in support of the Law Library???s outreach/development efforts. Performs assigned tasks or guided projects necessary to facilitate development and promotion efforts. Actively supports the Special Assistant???s efforts in promoting the services of the Law Library to Congress and other constituencies, and to maintain its prestige and stature as the National Law Library, and increasing its presence in the international legal research and law library communities. The incumbent reports directly to, and acts in a confidential capacity with, the Special Assistant to the Law Librarian (Outreach and Development). For detail of Application Form, please go the following link-- http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=74628167&AVSDM=2008%2D08%2D… Application Information<http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1305367> *Librarian (Law) (Vacancy #:080252) * GS-11 - Law Library- $58,206.00- $75,669.00 Opening Date: 03-SEP-08 Closing Date: 03-OCT-08 Availability: Open to all The Law Library of Congress seeks a legal research/reference librarian with education and experience (1) providing legal and legislative information services to diverse and demanding clients in a large law library or similar legal information organization; (2) creating and organizing web content; and (3) developing and managing legal and legislative electronic resources. Qualified candidates with both Juris Doctor and Masters in Library/Information Science degrees from accredited universities with appropriate training and experience are strongly encouraged to apply. For detail of Application Form, please go the following link-- http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=75368226&AVSDM=2008%2D09%2D… Application Information<http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1329140> *The Law Librarian of Congress (Vacancy #:080256) * SL-0905 - Law Library- $114,468.00- $158,500.00 Opening Date: 14-AUG-08 Closing Date: 14-OCT-08 Availability: Open to all The Law Librarian of Congress oversees overall operations of the Law Library of Congress, a Service unit of the Library of Congress. The Law Library of Congress serves the reference and research needs of the United States Congress, Federal Judiciary, Executive Branch agencies, and the bar. The Law Library houses, maintains, and develops the largest and most comprehensive collection of legal materials in the world, including a vast collection of rare items from throughout the world. Through its Reading Room, and increasingly via alternate means of contact/communication, the Law Library serves the reference and research needs of its growing constituency. For detail of Application Form, please go the following link-- http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/getjob.asp?JobId=74831796&AVSDM=2008%2D08%2D… Application Information<http://jsearch.usajobs.opm.gov/summary.asp?OPMControl=1311994> 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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UGC Accredeited Universities
by Charu Mathur 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Respected Friend, Greetings for the day. With the help of following links, one can get the information of UGS Accredited Indian Universities------ 1. State-Wise List of Universities in India (UGC Recognised and NAAC accredited) http://www.educationobserver.com/resources/universsities/ 2. List of universities in India http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_universities_in_India Beside above I may request my friends to visit on following link ---------- http://charu-libraryworld.blogspot.com/2008/05/higher-education-status-in-i… 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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Required Information
by samir jalal 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Hi, I need information on "List of UGC approved & Accredited universities statewise (State, Central, Deemed, Open, Institute of National Importance etc) with their corresponding websites. Once it was there in UGC website but the link is not working now. Is there any other source? with regards, Samir Kumar Jalal Asst. Librarian, BIT Mesra ----- Original Message ---- From: Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> To: samir jalal <jalal_gtz(a)yahoo.co.in> Sent: Monday, 8 September, 2008 9:45:44 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Reference Details is Needed for Citation Thanks for your quick response. I will try to connect him. Get an email ID as yourname(a)ymail.com or yourname(a)rocketmail.com. Click here http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Corporation Bank Invites applications for Librarian, Mangalore.Last Date: 15.09.08
by sri priya 10 Sep '08

10 Sep '08

Corporation Bank Head Office, Mangaladevi Temple Road, P.B. No. 88, Pandeshwar, Mangalore – 575 001. Corporation Bank Invites applications for the following post: Librarian: 01 Post Qualification: M.Lib. Science or Equivalent with computer knowledge. Experience: 8-10 years in a library of repute of which at least 5 years as in-charge of the Library/ Administration. Monthly Remuneration: Upto Rs.20000/- Last Date: 15.09.08 For full details please visit the official website of Corporation Bank http://www.corpbank.com Click above link to visit the official website of Corporation Bank Vacancy details click above link to download full details of above posts http://currentvacancy.blogspot.com/2008/08/recruitment-of-librarian-in-corp… Regards, S.Sripriya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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