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Web journals threaten peer-review system
by madhuresh.singhal 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Next month PLoS is launching an open peer-reviewed journal called PLoS One, focusing on Science and Medicine. Read more about open peer-review process in the article entitled "Web journals threaten peer-review system" at USA Today. "Scientists frustrated by the iron grip that academic journals hold over their research can now pursue another path to fame by taking their research straight to the public online. Instead of having a group of hand-picked scholars review research in secret before publication, a growing number of Internet-based journals are publishing studies with little or no scrutiny by the authors' peers. It's then up to rank-and-file researchers to debate the value of the work in cyberspace................." Read this article at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-10-02-peer-review_x.htm?POE=TECIS… Regards Madhuresh Singhal Assoc. Res. Scientist - Inf. Sc. Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. 21 & 22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560058 Phone: +91 80 51172085, Ext. 25; Mobile 098861 82822 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com http://nettalk2.tripod.com/ ************************************************************************************************ This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************ Web journals threaten peer-review system Next month PLoS is launching an open peer-reviewed journal called PLoS One, focusing on Science and Medicine. Read more about open peer-review process in the article entitled "Web journals threaten peer-review system" at USA Today. "Scientists frustrated by the iron grip that academic journals hold over their research can now pursue another path to fame by taking their research straight to the public online. Instead of having a group of hand-picked scholars review research in secret before publication, a growing number of Internet-based journals are publishing studies with little or no scrutiny by the authors' peers. It's then up to rank-and-file researchers to debate the value of the work in cyberspace................." Read this article at http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-10-02-peer-review_x.htm?POE=TECIS… http://www.usatoday.com/tech/science/2006-10-02-peer-review_x.htm?POE=TECIS… Regards Madhuresh Singhal Assoc. Res. Scientist - Inf. Sc. Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. 21 & 22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560058 Phone: +91 80 51172085, Ext. 25; Mobile 098861 82822 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com /exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://nettalk2.tripod.com/ http://nettalk2.tripod.com/ ************************************************************************************************ This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Pvt. Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************

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Library Use Value Calculator
by Thapar, Amit 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Library Use Value Calculator http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm The Maine State Library offers this handy tool which helps library patrons understand the monetary value of the library materials, programs, meeting rooms, computers, and reference services they use. Library Use Value Calculator http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm http://www.maine.gov/msl/services/calculator.htm The Maine State Library offers this handy tool which helps library patrons understand the monetary value of the library materials, programs, meeting rooms, computers, and reference services they use.

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Google Launches Search Service for Computer Code
by Farooque Shaheen 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Google has introduced a new search service -- strictly for computer programmers only. Google Code Search, a site that simplifies how software developers search for programming code to improve existing software or create new programs. Similar to how a consumer might type a few words into a standard Google search box to find an answer, programmers can seek out relevant lines of code at http://google.com/codesearch and find a range of search results that link them to answers. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/05/AR200610050… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366 Google has introduced a new search service -- strictly for computer programmers only. Google Code Search, a site that simplifies how software developers search for programming code to improve existing software or create new programs. Similar to how a consumer might type a few words into a standard Google search box to find an answer, programmers can seek out relevant lines of code at http://google.com/codesearch and find a range of search results that link them to answers. http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/05/AR200610050… Thanks & Regards, Farooque Shaheen, Caritor India Pvt Ltd. Tel. 080-26678388 Ext. 4105 VOIP- 40366

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Research Assistance
by K A. Sardesai 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Dear Shaji, > Our forum and DRTC guidance are so alert that they will never allow this profession to die in this IT savy age. > We librarians are nowadays support the researchers to browse their desired references through the net with the help of Library softwares,browsing softwares and the awarenessof databases.This is because of sharing and network via electronically or by manual.The searches are more accurate and good in numbers which might not be possible at their end. We are not Librarians but cyberians who knows management, preservation, and cooperation. We have Librarian's ethics which always direct us to help the users irrespective of category,age, sex etc. > > Kshipra > Asst Librarian, RBI, Bandra

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UNESCO supported Workshop on Information Literacy Competency Development for LISProfessionals and Special Educators
by Arunachalam Hariharan 06 Oct '06

06 Oct '06

Workshop on Information Literacy Competency Development for Library and Information Science Professionals and Special Educators Organised by Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) (www.autolib-india.net/salis) in collaboration with Madras School of Social Work(MSSW), Chennai Supported by UNESCO (www.portal.unesco.org) Date 6-10th Nov, 2006 Venue MSSW, Chennai - 600 008 Workshop on Information Literacy Competency Development for Library and Information Science Professionals and Special Educators About the Workshop: Information Literacy (IL) and lifelong learning have been described as the beacons of the Information Society, illuminating the courses to development, prosperity and freedom. IL empowers people in all walks of life to seek, evaluate, use and create information effectively to achieve their personal, social, occupational and educational goals. It is a basic human right in a digital world and promotes social inclusion in all nations. Information literacy enables people to interpret and make informed judgments as users of information sources, as well as to become producers of information in their own right. Information literate people are able to access information about their health, environment, education, work and empowering them to make critical decisions about their lives (portal.unesco.org) Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals have the task of handling the information explosion and deliver the right kind of information services to the right users. LIS professionals are expected to guide the users for using the right information to develop the skill of users. IL facilitates to seek and evaluate right sources of information and acquire it. This workshop is designed for special educators and LIS professionals working in special institutions for the disabled people covering all major aspects of IL Competency Development. Hence this workshop will enable the delegates to provide better services to the disabled persons in their institutions. Objectives of the Workshop: â¢ To give awareness and overview about IL, its needs and uses, ICT, IL models and standards to LIS professionals working in special institutions for the disabled people. â¢ To facilitate LIS professionals and special educators to provide better information services to the disabled people â¢ To give an overview about the right to information act and freedom of information â¢ To develop IL programs for the disabled people. Content of the Workshop: â¢ IL Overview and Lifelong Learning â¢ ICT Literacy and ICT Technologies â¢ IL Models and Competency Standards â¢ LIS Services for the Disabled People â¢ Assistive Technologies for the Disabled People â¢ IL and Learning Assessment â¢ Right to Information Act - Freedom of Information â¢ Development of IL Programmes for the Disabled People â¢ UNESCO/IFLA School/Public Library Manifesto â¢ Case Studies Methodology: ï§ Lectures/Presentations ï§ Practical sessions ï§ Field Visits/ Case Studies/Discussions Resource Persons: Experts from reputed academic institutions, Govt. and IT field. Target Participants: Special Educators those who are managing the Library/ Library professionals working in special schools/ special institutions/vocational centers and NGOs for physically challenged, visual/hearing impaired or physically challenged (PH) library professionals No. of Participants: The number of participants is limited to 30. Mode of selection: The participants will be selected from nominations received from the states of Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry(formerly Pondicherry), and Andaman & Nocobar Islands and Tamil Nadu based on the experience, profile of the institutions, and so on. Fee: No fee Last Date: 23.10. 2006 Intimation of Selection: 25.10.2006 by Phone/E-mail/Letter Traveling Allowance(TA): Selected candidates will be paid TA of Rs.500/- or actual by II Class Train (by shortest route) on production of original ticket, whichever is less. Accommodation: Outstation participants will be provided free accommodation on twin-sharing basis for 5 days from 6th to 10th, November 2006 only. About the Organisers: Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS): SALIS is a registered professional body, actively involved in the development of all spheres of Library and Information Science and Technology by organizing various programmes. It has various chapters located at different parts of the nation to provide services. Some of the objectives of SALIS are: ï§ To organize various programmes like lectures, seminars, conferences, workshops and training for the benefit of LIS professionals in the country ï§ To train the LIS professionals to handle the latest ICT and other tools and techniques more effectively and efficiently in order to provide quality based services to the users. ï§ To serve the society by organizing awareness programmes such as IL, promoting the reading habits of the public , etc. Madras School of Social Work (MSSW): MSSW was founded by Mrs.Mary Clubwala Jadhav in the year 1952 under the joint auspices of the Madras State Branch of the Indian Conference of Social Work (renamed the Indian Council of Social Welfare) and the Guild of Service (Central). The College is now run under the aegis of the Society for Social Education and Research formed in 1960. It is a pioneer institution offering quality higher education in the fields of Social Work, Counselling and Human Resource Management. The institution is NAAC accredited and was recently conferred with autonomy status. About the Sponsor â UNESCO: UNESCO - the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) was founded on 16th November 1945. Today, UNESCO functions as a laboratory of ideas and a standard-setter to forge universal agreements on emerging ethical issues. UNESCO also serves as a clearinghouse â for the dissemination and sharing of information and knowledge â while helping Member States to build their human and institutional goals. The Information for All Programme of UNESCO is the only intergovernmental programme exclusively dedicated to promoting universal access to information and knowledge for development. UNESCO organises and supports many programmes across the world to promote IL to enhance the quality of human life and standard besides its other programmes. Workshop Conveners: Dr. S. Muralidhar (Cell: 9444081729) saramurali(a)yahoo.com Scientist 'E', Head TIRC, CVRDE Chennai - 600 054 Mrs. V. Sakthi Regha (Cell: 9841148865) Librarian, MSSW, Chennai - 600 008 vsakthirekha(a)yahoo.com Workshop Co-ordinator: Mr. A. Hariharan (Cell: 9841601901) Salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in President SALIS For more details of the programme and to download the application form, please visit: http://autolib-india.net/salis http://en/wikipedia/user:salis_info Registration Form Name : Qualification: Designation: Name & Address of the Institution: Type of the Institution: (Govt./Aided/Private/NGO/Others) Address for communication: Tel: (O) (R) Cell: E-mail: Whether PH: Yes/ No Profile of the institution including Library Collection & Services should be attached in a separate sheet. Signature of the Signature of the Participant Head of the Institution Last Date: 23.10. 2006 Intimation of Selection: 25.10.2006 by Phone/E-mail/Letter Completed nomination/registration form should be sent to: Mrs. V. Sakthi Regha Workshop Convener Madras School of Social Work 32, Casa Major Road, Egmore Chennai - 600 008 Tel: 044-28195126 vsakthirekha(a)yahoo.com salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in ---------------------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Sad Demise of Prof Pangannayya
by Purushotham M 05 Oct '06

05 Oct '06

Dear Professionals, Dakshina Kannada and kodagu Library Association mourns the sad demise of Prof. N.B. Pangannayya. He served Department of LIS, University of Mysore for more than Thirty years and also served for the Mangalore University as University Librarian. For the last few years he worked very hard to prepare course material for LIS of Karnataka State Open University as well organised contact programs and he was widely travelled man. We have lost an efficient humble and kind hearted man in the profession. May his soul rest in peace. DR. PURUSHOTHAM GOWDA M SECRETARY on behalf of all the members of D K & KODAGU LIBRARAY ASSOCIATION ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- DR. PURUSHOTHAM GOWDA M SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN MANGALORE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY MANGALORE UNIVERSITY MANGALAGANGOTRI - 574 199 KARNATAKA, INDIA Tel. [Office] +91-824-2287361 [Residence] +91-824-2287454 Fax: +91-824-2287289 [E-mail] purushotham2(a)rediffmail.com

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CONDOLANCE
by JANARDHANA RAO A. N 05 Oct '06

05 Oct '06

Dear professionals I myself astonished and shocked after hearing sad demise of Prof. N.B. Pangannayya. He was noble person and helped especially to BLISc and MLISc. Students in organiising contact programmes at his age actively like young person answering all the queries smoothly. It is really great loss for the Library department of KSOU. He visited our M.S. RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT on26th September 2006 for MLISc Contact programme to be conducted during October/Novemember2006 at MSRIM,Bangalore. He was spent with us for more than two hours to help the students. We pray Almighty for his soul to be one with him. M R Venugopal MLISc Student (KSOU) Dept of Library MS. RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE-560054 Dear professionals I myself astonished and shocked after hearing sad demise of Prof. N.B. Pangannayya. He was noble person and helped especially to BLISc and MLISc. Students in organiising contact programmes at his age actively like young person answering all the queries smoothly. It is really great loss for the Library department of KSOU. He visited our M.S. RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT on26th September 2006 for MLISc Contact programme to be conducted during October/Novemember2006 at MSRIM,Bangalore. He was spent with us for more than two hours to help the students. We pray Almighty for his soul to be one with him. M R Venugopal MLISc Student (KSOU) Dept of Library MS. RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT BANGALORE-560054

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OA in Europe picking up momentum
by Mailing List Manager 05 Oct '06

05 Oct '06

Date: Wed, 4 Oct 2006 17:21:25 +0100 (BST) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> More on DRIVER SURF has issued a press release on the DRIVER project, October 3, 2006. Excerpt: The successful SURF DARE project (Digital Academic Repositories) has resulted in a European successor under the name DRIVER. For details, visit, http://www.surf.nl/en/actueel/index2.php?oid=64

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CONDOLENCES
by SHEELA V 05 Oct '06

05 Oct '06

On behalf of all the J S S Institutions Librarians , Mysore. I convey our condolences on the sudden demise of Prof. Pangannaya. He was a great teacher for us and we cherish his memory for a long time to come. May his soul rest in peace. by: Sheela V Librarian, J S S Law College, Kuvempunagar, Mysore. --------------------------------- How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low PC-to-Phone call rates. On behalf of all the J S S Institutions Librarians , Mysore. I convey our condolences on the sudden demise of Prof. Pangannaya. He was a great teacher for us and we cherish his memory for a long time to come. May his soul rest in peace. by: Sheela V Librarian, J S S Law College, Kuvempunagar, Mysore. How low will we go? Check out Yahoo! Messengers low http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman8/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… PC-to-Phone call rates.

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Information for IATLIS-2006 participants
by harry＠pbi.ac.in 05 Oct '06

05 Oct '06

This message is being posted to several mailing lists. Kindly excuse cross postings. --------------------------- This is to inform the potential participants to the XXIII IATLIS National Conference (IATLIS-2006), being organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala (Punjab) from 23-25 November 2006. The invitation and call for papers for this conference has been posted on several national and international mailing lists. We are receiving encouraging response from LIS professionals in India and abroad for participation in the conference. In view of this, there is going to be fierce competition for accommodation. The intending participants are requested to confirm their participation, need for accommodation, and send their registration fee to the Organizing Secretary latest by 04 November 2006. This will help us in making arrangements for lodging of participants. It will be very difficult for us to arrange accommodation for those participants whose registration fee and confirmation for participation is received by the Organizing Secretary after 04 November 2006. In that case, participants will have to arrange for accommodation on their own. For more information on accommodation in Patiala, visit http://patialaheritage.in/in/hoteltype.html For other details, intending participants can contact: Prof. Jagtar Singh, Organising Secretary XXIII IATLIS National Conference, Dept of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) India. Telephone: 0175-3046179, 3046180. Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com<Jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com> --------------------------------------------------- Dr. Harinder Pal Singh Kalra Lecturer (Senior Scale) Department of Library & Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA. Tel: +91-175-3046179, 3046180 (work) Fax: +91-175-2283073 (University Registrar's Office) Email: hpskalra(a)gmail.com, Web: www.universitypunjabi.org/pages/dlis/dlis.htm ----------------------------------------------------

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