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Future of magazines: Net could empower readers
by vimal kumar 23 Jul '07

23 Jul '07

Dear Friend, The magazine world has seen the future of print -- and it's still print. But how could the Internet and new technologies expand magazine journalism? An intersting round table discussion. http://www.ojr.org/ojr/stories/050524glaser/ Vimal Kumar Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark Trivandrum-695 581 www.asb.edu.in/vimal ____________________________________________________________________________________ Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. http://get.games.yahoo.com/proddesc?gamekey=monopolyherenow -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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n-CARDMATH, Krishnankoli (Tamil Nadu) requires Library Asst.
by Mukesh Anand 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

Dear LIS Students', National Centre for Advanced Research in Discrete Mathematics (n-CARDMATH), Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoli-626 190 Srivilliputtur(via), Virudhunagar(Dt.) Tamil Nadu invites application for the post of Library Assistant, which is initially for a period of 3 years and extendable for 2 more years. Qualification :-MLIS/BLIS with First Class. Salary :-Rs.7,500/-(fixed) Application alongwith Bio-data may be sent to Dr.S. Arumugam, Director, n-CARDMATH, Kalasalingam University, Anand Nagar, Krishnankoli-626 190 so as to reach him upto 1st August,2007. See :-The Hindu Opportunities dated 18th July,2007 (Wednesday) Page # 10 (Chennai City Edition). With Good Wishes, Mukesh Anand M Lib I Sc Final Year Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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job vacancy
by nishavathi elangovan 21 Jul '07

21 Jul '07

Immediate appointment T. S. Narayana Swamy College of Arts and Science requires Library Assistant - 1. Essential qualifications: Blis or Mlis or Msc (library and Information Science), 0 - 2 years experience in the field are required. Interested candidates please conduct Ms. E. Nishavathi, Librarian, T. S Narayanaswamy College of Arts and Science, Old Mahabhalipuram, Navalur, Chennai - 603103. Phone - 9841846017 on or before 1st august 2007 _________________________________________________________________ Catch the complete World Cup coverage with MSN http://content.msn.co.in/Sports/Cricket/Default.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Jon Opportunity at Informatics India
by Mailing List Admin 20 Jul '07

20 Jul '07

Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 20:26:36 -0700 From: lydia <lydia(a)informindia.co.in> Informatics India Ltd. requires immediately a first class MLIS professional (fresher/experienced) with good written and oral communication skills, full of initiative and passion for studying and understanding American standards such as MARC21, AACR 2R cataloging rules, LC and Dewey call numbers, LC subject headings and LC transliteration rules relating to cataloging and carry out actual cataloging in due course. Monthly compensation will be Rs. 9,500- Rs.10,000. Only confident candidates may send the resume to: selvaraj(a)informindia.co.in or lydia(a)informindia.co.in Thanks & Regards, C.Lydia Informatics International Projects Division 112/7, 11 th Cross 5th Main Malleswaram Bangalore - 560 003

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Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan requires Library Professionals in Reserved Category
by Mukesh Anand 20 Jul '07

20 Jul '07

Dear Students' & Professionals', Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan invites applications for following posts, 1. Assistant Librarian, Central Library (OBC & SC) 2. Assistant Librarian, Sangeet Bhavana (ST) 3. Professional Assistant, Central Library (SC) 4. Semi Professional Assistant (SC) Last date for submission of application is upto 31st July,2007 For more details read Employment News 14-20 July, 2007 Or, Log on to www.visva-bharati.ac.in With Best Wishes, Mukesh Anand M Lib I Sc Final Year Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-book on Six Sigma
by M Krishnamurthy 20 Jul '07

20 Jul '07

Dear Friends, I am glad to inform you that Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Center Library has come out with a Onlie Book entitled" Guide Book for Six Sigma Implementation with Real Time Applications" edited by A.K.Chaudhury and others. This online book has been added into Dspace Institutaional Repository Portal ( http://library.isibang.ac.in:8080/dspace/bitstream/123456789/311/1/SixSigma…) This online edition of the book has four significant chapters and twenty case studies of various companies implemented Six Sigma. M.Krishnamurthy *************************************** Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D Fulbright Scholar (University of Illinois) Librarian Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 www.isibang.ac.in/library Ph:91-80-28483002/3 Fax :91-80-28484265 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Library
by Mailing List Admin 18 Jul '07

18 Jul '07

Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:50:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Friends: I am sure there are many socially committed LIS professionals with high software and programming skills in India and other developing countries who would like to help the new open library launched by folks at the Internet Archives. Please grab this opportunity to provide 'Shram dhan'. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] ------------------------ >From Peter Suber's blog Open Library launches a working demo site The Open Library (from the Open Content Alliance) now has a working demo site. From the site: What if there was a library which held every book? Not every book on sale, or every important book, or even every book in English, but simply every booka key part of our planet's cultural legacy. For details, visit http://www.earlham.edu/~peters/fos/fosblog.html

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World Information Society Report 2007: Beyond WSIS / published by ITU & UNCTAD - Fulltext Access
by Mailing List Admin 18 Jul '07

18 Jul '07

Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 15:16:46 +0530 From: Susmita Chakraborty <susmita3chakraborty(a)gmail.com> Dear Members, A publication on bridging digital divide, may be of your interest: World Information Society Report 2007: Beyond WSIS / published by ITU & UNCTAD The Report finds that the digital divide is shrinking in most technologies, especially mobile telephony, but that limitations in the availability and affordability of broadband remain a cause for concern. Click here to read fulltext report: http://www.itu.int/osg/spu/publications/worldinformationsociety/2007/WISR07… http://www.itu.int/osg/spu/publications/worldinformationsociety/2007/report… Thanks With Best Regards Susmita ____________________________________________________________________________ Ms. Susmita Chakraborty Kolkata-31, India Email: susmita3chakraborty[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/

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Job Opportunities at TCS Library & Information Centres (LICs)
by Kishore Ingale 17 Jul '07

17 Jul '07

Job Opportunities at TCS Library & Information Centres (LICs) Tata Consultancy Services Limited (TCS) is the world-leading information technology consulting services, and business process outsourcing organization. Commencing operations in 1968, today TCS has a presence in 34 countries across 6 continents & a comprehensive range of services across diverse industries. TCS has one of the largest networks of corporate IT libraries in India, with 80 Centres, spread across 13 cities managed by over 100 professionals. With high quality processes & benchmarks, TCS Library & Information Centres (LICs) offer a wide range of information services in alignment with the global business needs. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic, team players for 20 regular positions of LIC officers at Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, and Trivandrum. Eligibility Criteria: 1. M.L.I.S / Masters in (Library Science / Information Science / Information Management) / ADIS / equivalent, preferably with first class in 10th,12th, graduation & post graduation 2. 0 – 3 years experience, preferably in an academic/ special library. 3. IT skills / exposure to information work will be an added advantage 4. Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. 5. Excellent communication skills. 6. Age not exceeding 27 years. Application formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format may be mailed to corporate.library(a)tcs.com, before 27th July 2007, indicating the subject as "LIC Recruitment 2007". Candidates will have to clearly mention the preferred location (city) they are applying for and their choice of location (city) for the written test. Candidates who have attended the written test at TCS Hyderabad in May 2007 need not apply. Application to be sent in the prescribed format only & certificates / documents need not be attached Selection Process: A written test for the short listed candidates will be held simultaneously across India (Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune & Trivandrum) on Friday the 3rd of Aug 2007. Selected candidates from the written test will be called for a personal interview in the following week at respective locations. Travel cost (return fare) by 2nd class train/bus, will be reimbursed on production of valid tickets for those attending the personal interview. Exact date for the personal interview will be mailed. For any clarifications and information write to <corporate.library @tcs.com>. BP Prakash General Manager & Global LIC Head Tata Consultancy services, Mumbai. Kishore Ramdas Ingale Tata Consultancy Services Ph:- +91-22-6750 5998 Buzz:- 422-5988 Cell:- 9226711630 Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Library Assistants
by vinay channavenkatesh 13 Jul '07

13 Jul '07

Dear LIS Professionals, There is a vacancy for 2 posts of Library Assistants at SJB Institute of Technology, Uttarahalli Road, Kengeri, Bangalore-60. Professionals with Diploma in Library Science or BLISc., with atleast 1 year experience or Apprenticeship & knowledge of Automation / Computerization with good communication skills, can apply. Contact 28605445/46 or e-mail your resume to sjbitprincipal(a)fastmail.fm. Vinay. C Librarian, SJB Inst. of Technology, Kengeri, Bangalore-60 Phone: 28605445/46 Fax: 28603651 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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