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Students and OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Sep '07

02 Sep '07

Friends: We have been carrying out an advocacy campaign for 'open access to scientific and scholarly literature' for the past six or seven years. And yet only about 25 Indian institutions have set up their own interoperable institutional open access archives (or repositories), and about a hundred Indian journals are now open access journals , including those published by the Indian Academy of Sciences and the Indian NationalmScience Academy. So far our advocacy efforts have been aimed at librarians, research scientists, university teachers and policy makers (at DST, DSIR, CSIR, PSA, etc.). We have hardly reached out to research students in universities, IITs and other institutions of higher learning. It may help if students take up the issue and lead from the front. University students in the USA, South Africa and Peru have formed FreeCulture.org to promote open access to knowledge. We should encourage Indian students to set up chapters of FreeCulture.org in Indian institutions. Once the students take interest, I am sure the OA movement will pick up momentum. Enlightened students in all developing countries will do well to form chapters of FreeCulture.org and proactively mobilize support for open access. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] FreeCulture.org is an international chapter-based student organization that promotes the public interest in intellectual property and information & communications technology policy. A free culture is one where all members are free to participate in its transmission and evolution, without artificial limits on who can participate or in what way. The free culture movement seeks to develop this culture by promoting four things: * creativity and innovation; * communication and free expression; * public access to knowledge; * and citizens' civil liberties. Local Chapters are at the following institutions (not one of which is in India). * Brown University * Bryn Mawr College * Center for Digital Democracy * Chadwick High School * Claremont Colleges * Columbia University * Cornell University * Emerson College * Emory * Florida State University * Franklin and Marshall College * Georgetown University * Hamilton College * Hampshire College * Harvard * McGill University * MIT * Mounds Park Academy * Northeastern University * Northwestern University * NYU * Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru * Princeton University * Reed College * Rochester Institute of Technology * Seattle University (School of Law) * Swarthmore College * Tecnológico de Monterrey * UNC-Chapel Hill * University of Alaska Fairbanks * University of California Santa Cruz * University of Chicago * University of Evansville * University of Florida * University of Iowa * University of Kwazulu Natal * University of Maryland, College Park * University of Michigan * University of Notre Dame * University of Oregon * University of Pennsylvania * University of Southern California * University of Toronto * University of Washington * Virginia Tech ___________________________________________________________ Yahoo! Answers - Got a question? Someone out there knows the answer. Try it now. http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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reminder:2 day national conference on Environmental Ethics
by priya gopalkrishna kaimal 01 Sep '07

01 Sep '07

Please send the Participation and registration form along with DD. Only 4 days left. Pls cooperate and Participate Bombay Teachers Training College Accredited A Grade by NAAC Managed by Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board organising a two day national conference UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Environmental Ethics: Exploring Multiple Perspectives THE THEME OF THE CONFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: EXPLORING MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES Date 12-13th Sept 2007 OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE 1. To explore the multiple perspectives related to environmental ethics 2. To study the extent of corporate responsibility towards environmental management and sustainable development. 3. To delineate methods of utilizing cultural heritage as a tool for sustainable Development 4. To examine the role of media in the conservation of the environment. 5. To identify classroom strategies for encouraging ecological citizenship. 6. To formulate an action plan for diverse groups to fulfill their responsibilities towards the environment. Papers are invited on the following Sub-themes 1.Corporate Social Responsibility 2. Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Sustainable Development 3. Media as a Vehicle in Promoting Environmental Ethics 4. Learning Strategies for Ecological Citizenship PARTICIPATION Registration Fees (For both the days) Faculty representative: Rs. 500/- Student representative: Rs. 300/- Registration fees may be sent by D.D. in favor of Bombay Teachers Training College, payable at Bank of Maharashtra, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, on or before 5th September 2007. Accommodation facility on request, can be arranged by the college , on payment basis. Contact: Mr. Rajeev. I. Jha (9967503945) rajeevmukul at rediffmail.com Mr. Bhagwan Balani (9869252901) balani1202 at yahoo.com E-mail ID: bttcollege at hotmail.com www.bttc.edu FORMAT FOR PAPERS Participants can write a paper on any of the sub-themes. Following guidelines need to be adhered before submission: The length of the paper should be maximum 6 pages of A4 size. Margins: 1 Top, 1 Bottom, 1.25 Left and 1 Right. Font: Times New Roman [English Language] and Font size 12. Line spacing 1.5 Title of the paper: Bold Style and Central alignment with font size 14 Authors name: Right alignment below the title of the paper in Italic style. References should be given in the APA Style. Panelists and Speakers Inaugural Address: Honble. Mr. Vijay Khole {Vice ChancellorUniversity of Mumbai} Valedictory Address:-Honble. Shri Ganesh Naik (Minister of Environment, Excise and Labor- Govt. of Maharashtra) Hon. Ms. Sharwari Gokhale, Principal Secretary School Education, Government of Maharashtra. Hon. Mr. Anil Harish President of Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board Ms. Deepa KolwalkarTATA Consultancy Services Mr. Vitthal KamatHotelier {The Orchid} Mr. Prahlad Kakkar, Media Personality Ms. Farzana DuhadwalaIB Incharge for Asia Dr. D.J.Singh Senior Director Punjab Police & Dean Punjab Police Academy Dr. Y.S. Rao Principal of Jalgaon College of Education PROGRAMME 12th September 2007 9:3010:00 a.m. Registration & Tea 10:0011:30 a.m. Inauguration Keynote Address 11:301:00 p.m. Panel Discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility and Media as a Vehicle in Promoting Environmental Ethics 1:002:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 2:004:30 p.m. Paper Presentations on Corporate Social Responsibility and Media as a Vehicle in Promoting Environ mental Ethics 13th September 2007 9:3010:00 a.m. Registration & Tea 10:0010:30 a.m. Welcome Address 10:3012:30 p.m. Panel Discussion on Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Sustainable Development and Learning Strategies for Ecological Citizenship 12:301:30 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 1:303:30 p.m. Paper Presentations on Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Sustainable Development and Learning Strategies for Ecological Citizenship 3:304:30 p.m. Valedictory Function Priya R Pillai Librarian Bombay Teachers Training College ApolloBunder, Colaba,Mumbai-39 Priya R Pillai Librarian Bombay Teachers Training College ApolloBunder, Colaba,Mumbai-39 -- 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] New Director joined INFLIBNET Centre
by T. Shahab 01 Sep '07

01 Sep '07

Sub. Hearty congrat Dr. Arora! Sir, At the outset let me extend my hearty congratulation to you at joining the Inflibnet. Inflibnet as a nodal agency for us at the University libraries has proved both a facilitator and guide to standards.It is a very opporune phase that a profesional having practical exposure in setting and guiding best IT orienterd library practices have come forward to take the helm to steer the world view of the Indian library professionals. We look forward to measures which shall herald a new movement in library practices, rejuvenate the profeesionals and empower them to prove their worth and value to the academic commnunity. Best regards. -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of K Prakash Sent: Friday, August 31, 2007 1:14 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] New Director joined INFLIBNET Centre Dear All, INFLIBNET staff and academic fraternity welcome Dr Jagdish Arora who has taken the charge of Director, INFLIBNET Centre on forenoon of Friday August 31st 2007 for five years tenure. He has over 25 years of rich experience in managing research and academic libraries. Dr Arora is particularly recognised for successfully coordinating INDEST-AICTE consortium. Prior to this responsibility he was Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Dr Arora's strong abilities to manage and innovate will be put to good use in this important role in support of INFLIBNET's vision for academic libraries development. To achieve this, staff is looking forward for continued cooperation. I wish that the library and academic community will join us in congratulating him and wishing him all the best and good luck. Dr. Arora can be reached on jarora(a)inflibnet.ac.in or director(a)inflibnet.ac.in With best regards. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vortal : Vertical Internet Portal
by Mukesh Anand 01 Sep '07

01 Sep '07

Dear Members, On the Web, a Vortal (Vertical Industry Portal) is a website that provides a gateway or portal to info. related to a particular industry such as healthcare, insurance, automobile or food manufacturing. (A vertical industry is one that is focused on a relatively narrow range of goods & services, where as a horizontal industry is one that aims to produce a wide range of goods & services. Because most industry tends to specific, most industry tends to vertical) e.g. - http://www.cars.com (It's a platform for buying, selling & valuing cars of all makes). Source :-Muller, Jeanne Froidevaux / A Librarian's Guide to the Internet : searching & evaluating information. - Oxford (UK):Chandos,2003. - Page # 78-79. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Elsevier,Chennai notifies various positions
by Mukesh Anand 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

Dear LIS Students' & Professionals', Elsevier is a world leading publisher of scientific, technical, & healthcare info. products & services, publishing more than 1,800 journals & 2,200 new books annually. Elsevier also offers a suite of innovative electronic products, such as ScienceDirect, MD Consult, Scopus, Bibliographic Databases, Online Reference Works & Subject specific Portals. Elsevier Chennai seeks candidates for the following positions : 1.QUALITY REPORTES 2.CLAIMS & SUBSCRIPTION PROCESSORS 3.APPLICATION SPECIALISTS 4.TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST For details about the Job Profile & Job specific requirements, see the advt. General Criteria :-Candidates must have proven experience in the relevant fields, excellent communication skills & a very good command of English in word & in writing. The company offers a great workplace for further growh & (international) career development. Successful candidates will receive training which may require travel abroad. Please send ur application & detailed resume to A Sivaraman at Elsevier Publishing Services, Baid Hi-Tech Park Building, 8th Flor, Block 38, East Coast Road, Thiruvanmiyur, Chennai-600 041 OR E-mail to epschennai(a)elsevier.com For more info. about the company visit it's website www.elsevier.com N.B. :- The Complete advt. appeared in The Hindu (Opportunities, Page # 9) dated 29th August, ' 07 Wednesday With Wishes, Mukesh Anand -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library building requirements
by Shihab Illias 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

Dear professionals I am looking for information regarding engineering College Library building. We are planning to construct a new library building. If you have any ideas, images of both exterior and interior (Sketches) of each sections, specification or any other information of the library please mail to me Thank you. Shihab.I. Librarian Muslim Association College of Engineering Venajaramodu, Trivandrum librarianmace(a)yahoo.co.in, shihabillias(a)yahoo.co.in Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Director joined INFLIBNET Centre
by K Prakash 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

Dear All, INFLIBNET staff and academic fraternity welcome Dr Jagdish Arora who has taken the charge of Director, INFLIBNET Centre on forenoon of Friday August 31st 2007 for five years tenure. He has over 25 years of rich experience in managing research and academic libraries. Dr Arora is particularly recognised for successfully coordinating INDEST-AICTE consortium. Prior to this responsibility he was Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. Dr Arora’s strong abilities to manage and innovate will be put to good use in this important role in support of INFLIBNET’s vision for academic libraries development. To achieve this, staff is looking forward for continued cooperation. I wish that the library and academic community will join us in congratulating him and wishing him all the best and good luck. Dr. Arora can be reached on jarora(a)inflibnet.ac.in or director(a)inflibnet.ac.in With best regards. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Assistant Librarian
by Mailing List Admin 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

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Re- World of e-books
by Shihab Illias 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

Dear professionals The free e-books fair was only for a limited period and it had ended. Next chance for free access is on July 4th 2008 to 4th August 2008 for their Third Annual World e-Book Fair. They will provide free access for a month to One Million e-Books. For current access you have to Join Now World Public Library by paying $8.95 Per Year. For details log on to http://worldebookfair.com/ Shihab.I. Librarian Muslim Assocaition College of Engineering Venjaramoodu Trivandrum librarianmace(a)yahooco.in Shihabillias(a)yahoo.co.in Why delete messages? Unlimited storage is just a click away. Go to http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [Dspace-general] Position Announcement - Digital Initiatives Librarian, Library and Technology Services, Brandeis University
by Mailing List Admin 31 Aug '07

31 Aug '07

Date: Fri, 31 Aug 2007 10:09:14 +0530 From: chauhan <chauhan(a)inflibnet.ac.in> > Position Announcement - Digital Initiatives Librarian, Library and > Technology Services, Brandeis University > Job ID Number 200440 > > How To Apply > Please apply directly online at > http://www.brandeis.edu/humanresources/jobs.php . You will choose to > apply as an "External Candidate". Please use the Job ID number listed > above to quickly locate the appropriate job listing. Once you have > located the desired job.

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