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What is Librarianship now?
by Mukesh Saikia 07 Aug '08

07 Aug '08

Dear Colleague, Librarianship is the profession for the preservation and transfer of knowledge in al recorded forms across time and space for the benefit of the humankind. It is a profession which concern with the principle and practice of selecting, acquiring, organizing, disseminating and providing access to information and knowledge in accordance with the specific needs of individuals or groups.Do you agree with the definitions of Librarianship? What you think librarianship is all about now. Kindly give me your spontaneous response on what is librarianship now? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Searching for two research paper
by Mailing List Admin 07 Aug '08

07 Aug '08

Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 11:55:36 +0530 (IST) From: Vijayakumara <vijayakumar71(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear All, � One of our research scholar is in the need of following research papers, kindly accelerate his research by providing the electronic or print copy of the same.� Even we are ready to pay the nominal fee for the same. � 1. K.B. Abramova, V.P. Validskii, I.A. Zlatin et al,. Emmision caused by rapid deformation and fracture of metals" Dokl. Akad. Nanksssr, Vol. 201 (6), 1971, pp 1322-1325 � 2. G.I Kael and A.N> Dremin.� Electric signals in metals compressed by schock waves"� Dokl. Akad. Nanksssr, Vol. 211 (6), 1973, pp 1314-1316 � Awaiting for your positive help � Thanking you, Dr. Vijayakumar M. MSc., PGDLAN., Ph.D. Deputy Librarian Birla Institute of Technology, Technical University University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401 http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/

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storage capacity at skyrocketting pace
by jasim s 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

....PIONEER corporation,Japan,has developed a 400 GB storage gadget.It is said to be* a big step toward future large-capacity archive system.* see the press release http://pioneer.jp/press/release193.html 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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Assistant Librarian (Serials and Electronic Resources) in London (United Kingdom)
by Vinod Singh 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

** Dear Professionals Assistant Librarian (Serials and Electronic Resources) EMPLOYER Courtauld Institute of Art PUBLISHED 25 July 2008 LOCATION London SALARY £23,790-£27,271 pa inc LW pro rata STATUS 19 hours per week, ideally Mon-Wed EMPLOYER DETAILS DESCRIPTION You will be responsible for our collection of print and online serials and related e-resources. Educated to degree level or equivalent, with a postgraduate qualification in librarianship or equivalent, you will have experience of working with an automated library system, ideally including serials control. You will work one late evening (until 7.00pm) each week during term time and have excellent IT, communication and interpersonal skills. You will also line manage, develop and support one part time library assistant. Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language and a background or demonstrable interest in the academic study of art history are desirable. Experience of user education and staffing an issue/enquiries point would be useful. For further details and an application pack, please download details at http://www.courtauld.ac.uk/vacancies/, email recruitment(a)courtauld.ac.uk or telephone 020 7848 1881 Closing date: 12.00 pm, 11 August 2008 Interview date: 20 August 2008 With Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi - 110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian post in Mizoram University, Aizawl
by Vinod Singh 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Dear Professionals 1. Librarian (16400-22400): Post-1 Last Date*:* August 14, 2008. For detail click the site http://www.mzu.edu.in/adv.htm Mizoram University, Aizawl With best regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi - 110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job (Contractual for one year) in Delhi Institute of Tool Engineering, Delhi
by Vinod Singh 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Dear professionals 1. Lecturer in Lib. & Info. Sci. (17640 consolidated) : Post-1. Interview date: August 12, 2008. For detail click the site http://tte.delhigovt.nic.in/ or http://sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com/2008/07/walk-in-at-delhi-institute-of-to… With Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi - 110007 <http://sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com/2008/07/walk-in-at-delhi-institute-of-to…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job in Hidayatullah National Law University (HNLU), Raipur
by Vinod Singh 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Dear Professionals 1. Assistant Librarian (8000-275-13500): UR-1 Last date: August 20, 2008. For detail about the qualifications click the site http://www.hnlu.ac.in/ADVERTISEMENT%20Notification%20no.5-%2017.4.2008.doc. For application form click the site http://www.hnlu.ac.in/Application%20form%20for%20Appointment.doc With best regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi - 110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jobs in Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU)
by Vinod Singh 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1.Librarian (School): 2 Post 2.Library Assistant: 1 Post 3.Library Attendant: 2 Post Last date: September 9, 2008. For advertisement click the site http://www.manuu.ac.in/Employment_23_2008.html. For detail about the qualifications click the site http://www.manuu.ac.in/WordDoc/Gen_Inf_Non-Teaching_23_2008.doc. For application form click the site www.manuu.ac.in/wordDoc/Application_Form_23_2008.Doc With best regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi Delhi - 110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation: A Seminar with National Knowledge Commission On Building India's Knowledge Economy: Need for Generational Changes
by Puna Das 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Dear Sir/ Madam, We are pleased to inform you that FICCI is organizing a Seminar with National Knowledge Commission, Government of India titled "Building India's Knowledge Economy: Need for Generational Changes" from 1400-1730 on Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at Federation House, New Delhi. The main objective of the meeting is to discuss the · Policy and implementation imperatives with key stakeholders · Mechanisms to create appropriate industry-academia linkages to enhance quality and relevance Mr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Knowledge Commission (NKC), Government of India will be giving the Vision Address. Mr. Janardan Dwivedi, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee, Human Resource Development, Government of India has been invited to deliver the Special Address. Other key NKC members would make presentation on specific areas like higher education, vocational education, entrepreneurship and innovation. Please find the draft Programme attached for your reference. Both the Government and Industry is in agreement that to retain global competitiveness and leadership in the knowledge economy, we need to focus on develing highly skilled manpower both at the shop floor and managerial levels, create knowledge networks, increase investment in education, research and development and enhance industry participation in education. FICCI strongly feels that it's timely and appropriate to review the NKC recommendations and push for implementation of reforms. In this context, we invite you to join us for the seminar and participate in the discussions. Your valuable and incisive views would help in evolving an action plan for the reform process. Looking forward to receiving your confirmation in the enclosed registration proforma. With kind regards, Yours sincerely, (Amit Mitra) _________________________________________________________ REGISTRATION PROFORMA A Seminar with National Knowledge Commission, GoI On "Building India's Knowledge Economy: Need for Generational Changes" August 13, 2008, at 1400-1730 FICCI, FEDERATION HOUSE, NEW DELHI Name: Designation: Organisation: Address: Tel.(with city code): Fax: Mobile: Email: Delegate Fee: NO FEE Signature Send this Registration Form to: Ms. 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: indiarnd(a)ficci.com; rashmisarita(a)ficci.com _________________________________________________________ Draft Programme 1400 -1430 Registration 1430 - 1440 Welcome/Opening Remarks by Dr. Amit Mitra, Secretary General, FICCI 1440 - 1510 Vision Address by Mr. Sam Pitroda, Chairman, National Knowledge Commission, Government of India. NKC Members will Address on 1510 -1525 Skill Development 1525-1540 Higher Education 1540 - 1655 Entrepreneurship 1555 - 1615 Special Address by Mr. Janardan Dwivedi, Chairman, Parliamentary Standing Committee, Human Resource Development 1615 - 1645 Discussion & Concluding Remarks 1645 - 1730 High Tea ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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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GenISIS - international workshop
by University LIbrary Mahatma Gandhi University 06 Aug '08

06 Aug '08

Sub: *International Workshop **on UNESCO's WINISIS/GenISIS **For Digital Libraries/Archives* Mahatma Gandhi University Library is organizing in association with Marian College Kuttikkanam an International Workshop on UNESCO's WINISIS/GenISIS For Digital Libraries/Archives from 6-9 September 2008 at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Peermade, Idukki, Kerala India The workshop intended for researchers, librarians and information managers will provide capacity to the participants: for developing and managing Digital Archives, Digital Libraries and personal e-Document collections using WINISIS and GenISIS, making them accessible with search mechanisms over Intranet/Internet using GenISISWEB, publishing them with search engine in CDROMs using GenISISCD; all simple and easy to use open source packages from UNESCO. At the end of the workshop participants will be able to create electronic publications with search and full text retrieval facility and launch Digital Libraries/Archives of full text, image, audio and video files, accessible over the Web. Resource Persons will be experts in developing and publishing e-documents/collections using GenISIS including K. Rajasekharan from KILA who has developed the simplified manuals used worldwide on the concerned packages, and Sainul Abideen P from IIITM-K, who has developed various electronic publications and collection using the package. Participants need only prior basic knowledge in using computers. Training Kit will be a functional CDROM Publication demonstrating the power of the packages covered and will include the software, manuals, and course materials. The venue of the programme; Marian College Kuttikkanam occupies a site, nestled in the Sahyadri mountain ranges of Kerala. The scenic environment is mountainous, with forestland and mist covered landscape. The eco friendly Campus is situated at *Kuttikkanam*, a famous tourist place beside Kottayam-Kumily road. Located at an altitude of 4500 ft. above the sea level in a sylvan setting of scenic beauty, the temperature at the Campus vary from 12 degree C to 30 degree C. The College provides quality education in Information Technology, Commerce, Social Work and Management. *Kuttikkanam lies 14 km from Wagamon the hill station amidst pine forests, *40 km from the famous Periyar Tiger Reserve and Lake Resort of Thekkady, 72 km. from Kottayam (nearest Railway Station), 125 km. from Ernakulam/Cochin (nearest Airport), 125 km. from Munnar hill station, 212 km. from Trivandrum (State Capital), 84 km. from Kumarakam lake resorts and 100 km from Alleppey the famous backwater tourist centre. Further details can be had from the Website on the workshop: www.genisis.net.tc OR >From the Unesco site http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=27432&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… To know more about University Library please visit www.mgu.ernet.in MG University web sit www.mguniversity.edu Or you can contact the Programme Director: Dr. R. Raman Nair, University Librarian, Mahatma Gandhi University,Priyadarshini Hills P.O, Kottayam -686 560,Kerala, India. Tel: 91-481-2731080. 2731018, 9387826738, 9495020591, URL: www.mgu.ernet.in E-mail: mgulibrary(a)gmail.com ramannair.r(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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