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M.Tech @ ISiM, University of Mysore - Admissions Open
by Angrosh 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

For those looking for an exciting career in information systems and management - Admissions are now open for a truly multidisciplinary M.Tech Programme in Information Systems and Management offered by the International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore in collaboration with some of the leading Information Schools in the US. What do we offer? · Cutting edge global curriculum blending the science, technology and management of information. Our course catalogue includes courses ranging from information economics to software systems to data mining and data warehousing to information security. Check out our syllabus for details. · Truly international learning experience with faculty drawn from our partner institutions. Course would be taught by world renowned experts from across the academia and industry · Need based Bridge courses · World class facilities a brand new well appointed 24 x 7 accessible Wi-Fi enabled building. · Internships and projects with leading industry partners · Informal but rigorous pedagogy Who is eligible? Engineering Graduates / 4-Year Degree Graduates (10+2+4) / Masters Degree in any Discipline Admissions based on CAT/MAT/GATE/PGCET/ISiM Entrance Test Scores Course Fee: Rs. 60,000/- per year Last date for receiving applications: July 28, 2008 Course start date: September 1, 2008 ISiM Collaborating Partners: · Dalhousie University, Canada · University of Michigan, USA · University of Pittsburgh, USA · Syracuse University, USA · International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore · Informatics (India) Ltd., Bangalore For application forms and more details, please visit www.isim.ac.in or contact us at: International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Mobile: Angrosh - 98869 70411 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: office(a)isim.ac.in *************************************************** M. A. Angrosh Project Manager International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: angrosh(a)isim.ac.in website: www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by DEEPAK PANT 23 Jul '08

23 Jul '08

Dear Moderator kindly post the message: Kindly send the undermentioned article, which is urgently required: Lymphatic filariasis:possible pathophysiological nexus with oxidative stress Transanction of royal society of tropical medicine and hygiene Vol.100 (7) 2006 p. no. 656-662 Thanking you, Deepak Pant Libraray and Infomation Assistant National institute of communicable diseases, delhi pantdeepak2005(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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XXV IATLIS National Conference, 2008
by Rupak Chakravarty 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

Dear LIS Teachers and Professionals, We are pleased to announce that the annualIATLIS conference is to be held at Department of Library &Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh. The theme of theconference is Changing Face of LISEducation: Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies.The conference is scheduled to be held during November 27-29, 2008. Theme ofthe Conference: ChangingFace of LIS Education: Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies Sub-Themes: * Emerging Paradigms: Causes and Consequences * Learner, Knowledge and Assessment Centered Environments * LIS Education and Job-market expectations * Emerging Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies * Collaborative Learning and Teaching * Best Practices in Teaching, Learning in Assessment and Evaluation * Open and Distance Learning (ODL) * Continuing Professional Development * New Curricula and New methods of Teaching * Research agenda and literature support symbiosis of classroom, computers, library and the web * Future of LIS Education: Convergence and Divergence Call forPapers: Papers onthe above facets of the basic theme Changing Face of LISEducation: Learning Styles and Teaching Methodologies for theXXV-IATLIS National Conference should reach Dr. B.D. Kumbar, GeneralSecretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library Information Science,Karnatak University, Dharwad 580 003, on or before Oct 31st, 2008. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please sendyour paper in print and electronic form on a 3�″ floppy or CD inWord and a soft copy through email to bdkumbar@yahoo.com.Registration:IndianDelegates: Sponsored : Rs.2500/- Non-Sponsored : Rs. 2000/- RetdProfessionals : Rs.1500/- LocalParticipants : Rs.1500/- ForeignDelegates: SARRCCountries: $ 100 OtherCountries: $ 150 Theregistration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of theconference, accommodation, boarding and local transport. Accompanyingperson shall not be entitled for conference kit. Delegatesare requested to include registration fees for accompanying personwhile forwarding their registration forms since it would not bepossible to entertain last minute requests in view of shortage ofaccommodation. Delegates are also requested to intimate their travelplan in advance to avoid inconvenience.The DemandDraft along with duly filled Registration Form should be sent on orbefore November 15, 2008 to:Prof.Ranjana VohraChairperson & Organising Secretary XXV IATLIS National Conference Deptt. of Library andInformation ScienceArts Block IVPanjab University, Chandigarh160014Email:ranjanashiv@yahoo.comPhone no.(0172)2541866, 2534769/ 71Mobile: 09915338208 ImportantDates: Receiptof full papers: 31st October, 2008 Lastdate for Registration: 15 November, 2008 SeminarDates: 27-29 November, 2008 Weextend a very cordial invitation to all LIS teachers and librariansfor participation in XXV IATLIS National Conference 2008. * Prof. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS, Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: karisiddappa(a)gmail.com. Cell - 09880329880 * Dr. B.D.Kumbar, General Secretary, IATLIS, Dept. of Dept of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad 580003. Email: bdkumbar(a)yahoo.com. Cell 099454 08212 * Prof. Ranjana Vohra, Organizing Secretary, Chairperson, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Arts Block IV, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, Email: ranjanashiv(a)yahoo.com, Phone no. (office) (0172) 2541866, 2534769, 2534771 * Prof. Preeti Mahajan, Joint Organizing Secretary, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Arts Block IV, Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014, Email: ipreeti2001(a)yahoo.com, Phone no. (office) (0172) 2534773, 2541866 For more information please visit: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Regards and Best Wishes. Rupak Chakravarty Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone # (0172) 2700459(R) (0172) 2534775(O) 9217133380(M) Email: rupak2811(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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Free Video Lectures
by Kshirod 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

Dear Professionals, Find the free video lectures in different discipline. Link: http://freevideolectures.com/index.html Regards, -- Kshirod Das National Institute of Technology Roukela Rourkela-769 008, Orissa -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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need an article
by khushpreet singh 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

Dear professional I need this article urgently "False Drops-How they arise...how to avoid them" by Elaine Wagner published in Online volume 10 issue 5 (September 1986) pp. 93-96 If anyone have access please send me at my email khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com thanking you Khushpreet Singh Librarian Guru Nanak Ayu. Medical college Muktsar (Punjab) email: khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com mobile: 09815303000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microsft's Live Mesh
by Rupak Chakravarty 22 Jul '08

22 Jul '08

https://www.mesh.com/Welcome/Welcome.aspx According to ReadWriteWeb "The new Live Mesh service that justlaunched as an invite only "technology preview" is Microsoft's attemptto tie all of our data together. Live Mesh synchronizes data acrossmultiple devices (currently just Windows computers, but theoreticallyit will extend to mobile and other devices in the future) as well as toa web desktop that exists in the cloud. It can sync data across devicesused by a single users, as well as create shared spaces for multipleusers. On the surface, Mesh is a lot like competing file sync servicessuch as Dropbox, SugarSync (which we covered in January), and even Microsoft's own FolderShare product. But what sets Live Mesh apart is its platform approach." But: At present the tech preview program is currently full Rupak Chakravarty Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone # (0172) 2700459(R) (0172) 2534775(O) 9217133380(M) Email: rupak2811(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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Attending nation/international seminar/conference/symposium
by Susmita Chakraborty 21 Jul '08

21 Jul '08

Dear All, Pl let me know the leave/funding and other rules of your university with regard to attending nation/international seminar/conference/symposium, etc. I want to compare my university rules with respect to that. Thanks & regards. Ms. Susmita Chakraborty Bengal Engineering and Science University (http://www.becs.ac.in) Shibpur, Howrah-3, West Bengal, India Email: susmitachakraborty94[at]gmail[dot]com Personal Blog: http://susmitachakraborty.blogspot.com/ Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons their family and friends http://www.geocities.com/manas_teghari/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy-Technical Assistant-CLRI, Chennai
by Thapar, Amit 21 Jul '08

21 Jul '08

Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI) (Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)) Adyar, Chennai-600020 Advt. No. 3/2008 Online Application invited for the following posts on or before 19th August, 2008. 1.. Technical Assistant Gr .III(1) : 01 post (OBC), Pay Scale : Rs.4500-7000/-, Age : 31 years Application Fee : Rs.100/- drawn in favour of Director, CLRI payable at Chennai. How to Apply : Apply Online. Print out ot completed applications with recent passport size photograph supported by attested copies of certificates should be sent to the Controller of Administration, Central Leather Research Institute, Sardar Patel Road, Adyar, Chennai- 600020 so as to reach on or before 19/09/2008. Please visit http://www.tn.nic.in/clri/ for details and online submission of application. regards, amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Part-Time research
by Mailing List Admin 21 Jul '08

21 Jul '08

Date: Fri, 18 Jul 2008 14:14:56 +0530 From: vijay anand <anandwarm(a)gmail.com> dear professionals, I don't think that if JNU starts PG course in Library & Inf. Sc. then "World Class" thesis will be produced there. In my opinion, the quality of research depends upon the scholars,guides and the facilities provided by the instiutions. thanks Vijay Anand Head, Library MCRPSV, Noida Campus

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Vacancy- Scientific Asstt (C) Library-NISER, Bhubaneshwar
by Thapar, Amit 21 Jul '08

21 Jul '08

National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) (An Autonomous Institution within Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India) Institute of Physics Campus, Sachivalaya Marg, P.O. Sainink School, Bhubaneswar 751005 Advt. No. 05/2008 The National Institute of Science Education and Research (NISER) has been setup at Bhubaneswar by the Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) of the Government of India to be a unique institution of its kind pursuing undergraduate and post-graduate education in science combined with frontline research. The Institute is now looking for suitable Indian Nationals for appointment, on regular/deputation basis, to the following posts: a.. Scientific Asstt (C) Library: 01 Post a.. Pay: Rs. 6,500 - 10,500 Last Date: 29.08.08 For full details please visit the official website of NISER http://niser.iopb.res.in http://niser.iopb.res.in/session08-09/NISER-staff-08.php Vacancy details REgards, amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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