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Internet Resources Newsletter: Issue 164
by MacLeod, Roderick A 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

____________________________________________ 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/irn164/irn164.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 An RSS feed for the newsletter is available: 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, eResources, booksellers, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): Wordle, and DRIVER Search 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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Document Management System
by Nagawa 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Dear All, Recently we installed a Document Management System for all organization's members to access while both within and outside the building. However, I have faced a lot of resistance (indirect) from Colleagues. For example each member is required to upload documents for internal communication onto the system but up to now most members have not done so. And instead are using the old system of sending them as email attachments. I therefore ask for your ideas on how to enhance usage of this system. Regards, Nagawa Peace Library Assistant Economic Policy Research Center 51 Pool Road Makerere University Campus P.o Box 7841 Kampala Tel. 256-41-541923 email: nagawa(a)eprc.or.ug -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS 2008 Nat Conf - INAUGURAL & Valedictory Function Invitation -8.8.08
by Arunachalam Hariharan 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science Solicit your gracious presence on the occasion of the INAUGURAL Function Of the Conference on SALIS 2008: Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the past to Plan for the Future At 9.30 A.M on 8th Aug 2008, Friday At Sir M. Visveswaraya Hall Dr. Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan Arutselvar Dr. N. MAHALINGAM Chairman, Sakthi Groups Presides & releases the Conference Proceedings Prof. S. RAVICHANDRA REDDY Director (Acting), NAAC, Bangalore Delivers the Inaugural Address & Releases the Conference Souvenir Prof. Dr. K. ARUMUHAN Vice Chairman, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Distributes the awards Programme 09.30 A.M. – Invocation 09.35 A.M. – – Welcome Address Dr. Joseph V. Thanikal Principal, KCT 09.50 A.M. – About SALIS 2008 Prof. M. Prasad Kumar, Prof. in-charge Library, KCT 09.55 A.M . – Presidential Address & Release of Conference Proceedings Arutselvar Dr. N. Mahalingam, Chairman, Sakthi Groups 10.15 A.M. – Inaugural Address & Release of Souvenir and Distribution of Awards Prof. S. Ravichandra Reddy, Director i/c., NAAC, B’lore 10.35 A.M Distribution of Awards Prof. Dr. K. Arumugam Vice-Chairman, KCT 10.45 A.M. – Role of SALIS for Professional Development Mr. A. Hariharan President, SALIS 10.50 A.M.. – Key Note Address Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, Conference Director 11.00 AM Felicitation Dr.S. Sadasivam Dean (Academic), KCT, Coimbatore 11.10 AM. – Vote of thanks Mr. M. Mandhirasalam Orgnaising Secretary & Deputy Librarian, KCT Valedictory Function Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science Solicit your gracious presence on the occasion of the ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Valedictory Function Of the National Conference on SALIS 2008: Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the past to Plan for the Future At 4.00 PM on 9th August 2008, Saturday At Sir M. Visveswaraya Hall Dr. Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan Dr.A.Selvakumar, Joint Correspondent, KCT Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Presides Dr. K. Kulandaivel Advisor, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Delivers the Valedictory Address Dr. Joseph V. Thanikal Principal, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Distribute the Awards Programme 04.00 P.M. - Welcome Address Mr. A. Hariharan President, SALIS 04.05 PM – Conference Report Dr.S.Surianarayanan, Rapporteur General Vice-President, SALIS 04.15 - Feedback from the delegates 04.25 P.M. – Presidential l Address Dr.A.Selvakumar Joint Correspondent, KCT 04.40 P.M. - Distribution of Awards Dr. Joseph V. Thanikal Principal, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore 04.50 PM - Future of LIS Dr. S. Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian & Head, DLIS, Bharathidasan University, 05.00 P.M. - Valedictory Address Dr. K. Kulandaivel Advisor, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore 04.50 PM - Future of LIS Dr. S. Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian & Head, DLIS, Bharathidasan University, 05.15 PM – Vote of Thanks Mr.L.Parisutharaj, General Secretary, SALIS 05.20 PM – National Anthem -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Change of Date of WALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEES, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranch
by Mailing List Admin 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 13:06:40 +0000 From: Dr.V. Sreenivasulu <v_sreenivasulu(a)hotmail.com> BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MESRA, RANCHI (A Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956) Change of Date of WALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEES, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, Ranch WALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEES Eligible candidates are invited for Walk-in-Interview for the post of Library Trainees for working at Central Library, Birla Institute of Technology (A Deemed University), Mesra, Ranchi. Position : Library Trainee No. of Posts: TEN (10) Qualification : M.L.I.Sc. or equivalent degree from DRTC/NISCAIR/MIS Remuneration: Rs. 5000/- P.M. + Hostel Accommodation Interview Details: Type: Walk-in Date: 26th August 2008 Time: 11.00 AM Place: Central Library of BIT Mesra, Ranchi Candidates meeting the above requirement(s) are to bring the following at the time of Interview: a. Resume b. Photographs � 2 copies (passport size) c. Certified copies of Certificates and Testimonials Original certificates & testimonials will also be required for verification at the time of joining. Selected candidates will be required to join at very short notice NO TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-In-Interview For more information, you are requested to our website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/library.html Librarian Central LibraryBirla Institute of Technology DEEMED UNIVERSITYMesra, Ranchi- 835215, IndiaTel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401Mobile:09430730106 library(a)bitmesra.ac.in http://www.bitmesra.ac.in

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OUP launches Electronic Enlightenment portal
by Mailing List Admin 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Date: Mon, 4 Aug 2008 12:35:17 +0530 From: venkata.kesavan(a)timesgroup.com Dear All, OUP launches Electronic Enlightenment (EE) portal. It is a scholarly research project of the University of Oxford Humanities Division. According their website, "Electronic Enlightenment' offers unrivalled access to the web of correspondence between the greatest thinkers and writers of the long 18th century and their families and friends, bankers and booksellers, patrons and publishers." Within EE one can search or browse: * nearly 6,000 correspondents; * over 53,000 letters and documents; * over 80,000 document sources including both manuscripts and early editions; * nearly 230,000 critical annotations. For more details and a trial access and please visit: http://www.e-enlightenment.com/ Regards, R. Venkata Kesavan Chief Manager Times Archives & Knowledge Centre Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group) The Times of India Building, 2nd Floor Dr. D. N. Road Mumbai 400 001 Ph: (D): +91-22-22731024 Ph: (B): +91-22-66353535 (Ext.: 4470) Fax : +91-22-22731437 e-mail : venkata.kesavan(a)timesgroup.com

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Cybrarian Launched (http://www.cybrarian.in)
by INFO＠DLIBCOM 05 Aug '08

05 Aug '08

Ahmedabad (India), July 27, 2008 Cybrarian - Asia's first revolutionary Library Management Software System was launched by CR2 Technologies Ltd., Ahmedabad (India). Cybrarian - is a next generation web based, seamless & fully integrated Library Management software System hosted on a Remote Server. This is based on SaaS (Software as a Service) concept where users have to pay-as-you-use basis. Cybrarian was launched during LIBRARIANR Users Meet held in the city on 26th July'08. A group of librarians across the country, who are active users of LIBRARIANR - a Library Management Software, assembles once in a year to share & discuss their problems & experience with the Library Management software. The experience of each librarian is unique and they come out with new ideas to improve & to add new features to the software to make it more functional, user friendly & effective, the company announced today. "Cybrarian allows the librarians to access & run the software with the help of an ordinary low cost PC having a web browser and they can carry out on line all the transactions like Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Periodicals Management (PMS), Article Indexing, Reports Management etc. as if the entire application is running on their desk," said Suyash K., the company's Chief Executive Officer, CR2. "One can access the application anytime (24x7x365) from anywhere, & from any machine with built in webOPAC facility in the software. At a very low hosting fee, Cybrarian provides users facilities like Software Usage, Secured Data Storage & Management, Virus Protection, Backups, Patch Management, Product Updates, Technical Support, Maintenance etc. Cybrarian follows all the international standards like MARC21, Z39.50, AACR2, MARCXML, ISO 2079 etc. and is having UNICODE (Multilingual) facility. The most attractive feature of Cybrarian is that librarians or Resource Centre Manager can customize the application as per their requirements without the help or need from the software vendor. Moreover, the reports can also be self-customized." "Cybrarian also allows the member libraries to form or create their own network of libraries from similar related subjects / background / industries for resource sharing by collecting, storing & disseminating information and would offer networked services like information about resources scattered in the libraries throughout the world, referencing materials to meet the requirements of students, researchers, scholars & the general public, Inter Library Loan etc. without incurring any extra cost, " said Sohaon K., Chief Operating Officer of the company. "Cybrarian is the result of 10+ man years of research & development and helps libraries to reduce their OPEX by 80-90%. SaaS is a new model for delivery of software over internet. It is a shift from packaged software to Software as a Service (SaaS). In this new model, the user is saved from the hassles of buying licensed copies of software like OS, R/DBMS, Application Software, Anti virus etc. They are also not required to buy costly hardware like Servers, PCs, Networking components etc. The user is also free from the daily problems of installation, management, maintenance, back up, security etc. Initial cost of Investment and recurring cost every month is as good as nil. The recruitment of expert IT professionals can also be avoided. According to Gartner, the SaaS opportunity globally is estimated to be around $19.1 billion by 2011. McKinsey reports that the proportion of CIOs considering adoption SaaS applications in the coming year has gone from 38% a year to 61%. By 2010, at least 65 percent of all businesses will have deployed at least one SaaS application. According to Springboard Research, the Market for SaaS in India is expected to touch US$ 165 Million by 2010 (over Rs 700 Crores). About CR2 Technologies Ltd. CR2 Technologies Ltd. (www.cr2.in) is a new start up company established in the year 2007. The company is engaged in designing & development of software products for different application areas. Utilizing Microsoft's latest .NET technology, CR2 has come out with various software products useful for Educational & Health Care industries. CR2's other leading software products include LIBRARIANR, eduERPTM, MAXOpmsTM. CR2 is the technology partner of MICROSOFT & HP. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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software for more precise websearch
by jasim s 04 Aug '08

04 Aug '08

Make every Web search a super-search with Copernic Agent Basic.It queries leading search engines to bring you back relevant, high quality results. Its intuitive user interface quickly allows you to make the most of the numerous search enhancement features included, making your Internet searches faster and easier than ever.for details,follow the links.. http://www.copernic.com/en/products/agent/index.html http://download3.copernic.com/copernicagentbasic.exe Jasimudeen.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Copy cataloguing of bibliographic records
by Prem Chand 04 Aug '08

04 Aug '08

Dear Members I am pleased to announce the facility of copy cataloguing of bibliographic records from the INFLIBNET's web site. Library professionals can download bibliographic records of books according to ISO 2709 format from the union catalogue of the Centre , which contains holdings of major university libraries in India. The Centre has opened the facility to download searched or matched records according to MARC21, ASCII and CCF. In order to make use of this facility, you may visit our site at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in or http://202.141.12.214:8080/unicat/book.jsp . SOUL users can directly import ISO files in to their local database and update the local fields (Accession no). We believe that this facility will benefit those libraries, who are yet to automate their libraries. They can simply search and save matched records. Those who wish to contribute bibliographic records in union catalogue, please contact INFLIBNET Centre. With best 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) 070- 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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SAGE free acess
by Dipen Deka 04 Aug '08

04 Aug '08

Dear professionals Free access to sage e-journals are available at the following link https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FT8300UKR<http://sage-news.msgfocus.com/c/1ikt4q4HCUaO0YlF> -- Dipen Deka, JRF Department of Library & Information Science Arts Block, Gauhati University Guwahati-781014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to attend Webinar and Lecture
by sarika sawant 04 Aug '08

04 Aug '08

Dear Friends, We the The American Library, Mumbai, S.H.P.T. School of Library Science and the Special Library Association's (SLA) Asian Chapter cordially invite you to a webinar on 'Electronic Library Collection Development' by Diane K.Kovacs President, Kovacs Consulting - Internet & Web Training followed by a lecture on 'E-libraries: Collection Development, Organization, and Management' by Mr. R. Venkata Kesavan, Printer & Publisher, Chief Manager Times Archives & Knowledge Centre, Mumbai on Friday August 8, 2008 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. American Center auditorium, Mumbai. For details please see the attachment and carry a copy of invitation with you. We look forward to your active participation. Sincerely Usha Sunil, Dr. Sushama Powdwal, Meera Gaikaiwari Ms. Sarika Sawant Lecturer, SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women's University, 1 # N.T. Road, Marine Lines, Mumbai 400 020 INDIA http://www.shpt-econtent.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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