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New ways to call over Internet
by Samarendra Dash 31 Mar '06

31 Mar '06

*Two Internet telephone services debut Monday with unusual business approaches, hoping to stand out in an increasingly crowded market with intense price competition. * *Lycos, the Internet portal owned by Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica SA, is launching a Windows-based program that provides free calls to phones when the user signs up for promotional offers for credit cards or Netflix's DVD service. The software also shows banner ads. * *Users who don't sign up for offers will pay 1 cent a minute for domestic calls when they exhaust their initial 100 free minutes. * *Some European Voice-over-Internet companies, like Voipdiscount, have been providing free calls to countries including the United States. They don't however, provide free US phone numbers for incoming calls, which Lycos does. * *The Lycos Phone application also offers movie previews, PC-to-PC video calling and text messaging. * *The other new service seeks to radically simplify Internet calling, which works by breaking voice calls into data packets just like e-mail, sending them over the Internet and reassembling them into sound at the recipient's end. * *Roman Scharf co-founded Jajah, a company that released a for-pay PC-to-phone calling software last summer. He soon found that users were attracted to the service only because it was cheap, and he worried about his future given cheap and free options elsewhere. * *"It's no good if you have a service that only works because it's cheap," Scharf said. "There's always somebody who is cheaper." * *So the company took another tack and decided to compete by making it simpler to place calls. * *Users go to the company's Web site and enter two phone numbers - their own and the number to call. The company rings the caller's number, and after the user picks up, it dials the other number. If the call is answered, Jajah connects the two lines. * *There's no need to install software or get a microphone for the computer, and it's not restricted to Windows. The call goes from phone to phone, with Jajah's site and the Internet as the intermediary. Domestic US calls cost about 1.7 cents a minute. A US-France call costs 1.9 cents. * *A "beta," or trial version of the site has been up since early February. Scharf would not say how many users have signed up already, but said that 59 per cent of visitors to the site have signed up for service, and the company is "well on its way" to 1 million subscribers by the end of the year. * *Jajah, which is based in Austria, is funded by US venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. * *The services add to a competitive field. Yahoo Inc. last week officially added a dial-out capability for US users of Yahoo Messenger, matching a feature of eBay Inc.'s Skype software. * *The software-based VoIP providers are also competing with companies like Vonage Holdings Corp., which provide hardware that connects ordinary phones to a broadband Internet connection.* Source : FINANCIAL EXPRESS Dt.28.03.2006 Two Internet telephone services debut Monday with unusual business approaches, hoping to stand out in an increasingly crowded market with intense price competition. Lycos, the Internet portal owned by Spanish telecommunications company Telefonica SA, is launching a Windows-based program that provides free calls to phones when the user signs up for promotional offers for credit cards or Netflix's DVD service. The software also shows banner ads. Users who don't sign up for offers will pay 1 cent a minute for domestic calls when they exhaust their initial 100 free minutes. Some European Voice-over-Internet companies, like Voipdiscount, have been providing free calls to countries including the United States. They don't however, provide free US phone numbers for incoming calls, which Lycos does. The Lycos Phone application also offers movie previews, PC-to-PC video calling and text messaging. The other new service seeks to radically simplify Internet calling, which works by breaking voice calls into data packets just like e-mail, sending them over the Internet and reassembling them into sound at the recipient's end. Roman Scharf co-founded Jajah, a company that released a for-pay PC-to-phone calling software last summer. He soon found that users were attracted to the service only because it was cheap, and he worried about his future given cheap and free options elsewhere. "It's no good if you have a service that only works because it's cheap," Scharf said. "There's always somebody who is cheaper." So the company took another tack and decided to compete by making it simpler to place calls. Users go to the company's Web site and enter two phone numbers - their own and the number to call. The company rings the caller's number, and after the user picks up, it dials the other number. If the call is answered, Jajah connects the two lines. There's no need to install software or get a microphone for the computer, and it's not restricted to Windows. The call goes from phone to phone, with Jajah's site and the Internet as the intermediary. Domestic US calls cost about 1.7 cents a minute. A US-France call costs 1.9 cents. A "beta," or trial version of the site has been up since early February. Scharf would not say how many users have signed up already, but said that 59 per cent of visitors to the site have signed up for service, and the company is "well on its way" to 1 million subscribers by the end of the year. Jajah, which is based in Austria, is funded by US venture capital firm Sequoia Capital. The services add to a competitive field. Yahoo Inc. last week officially added a dial-out capability for US users of Yahoo Messenger, matching a feature of eBay Inc.'s Skype software. The software-based VoIP providers are also competing with companies like Vonage Holdings Corp., which provide hardware that connects ordinary phones to a broadband Internet connection. Source : FINANCIAL EXPRESS Dt.28.03.2006

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LISTA with Full text
by Mallikarjun 30 Mar '06

30 Mar '06

Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts With Full Text From EBSCO When EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) released Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts(tm) (LISTA), and made it available free to everyone, the response and subsequent use was extraordinary, says the company. Now, EBSCO has introduced LISTA with Full Text. While the index-only version of LISTA will continue to be made available free of charge to all interested users at www.libraryresearch.com, LISTA with Full Text is made available for an additional annual subscription cost. LISTA with Full Text provides users with the same comprehensive indexing found in LISTA including more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings. In addition, the full text of more than 100 titles is provided. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s. Typically, the cost of a full-text database takes into account the value of the index itself as well as the full-text information included. LISTA with Full Text, however, is a special circumstance where the index (without full text) is provided free of charge to any interested library or individual. As such, the full-text version is provided at a lower rate than it would be otherwise. In essence, customers subscribing to LISTA with Full text pay only for the full text attribute. EBSCO Publishing's intention is to provide access to the index-only version of LISTA on a continual basis at www.libraryresearch.com. Customers currently subscribing to other EBSCOhost(r) databases may elect to have LISTA added to their EBSCOhost profile. EBSCO Publishing is part of the EBSCO Information Services group. EBSCO Information Services provides libraries and research centers with online and print journal subscription services, e-resource access and management services, full-text and secondary database development and access, an OpenURL-compliant link resolver, online book purchasing and related information services. EBSCO maintains a title database of more than 300,000 title listings and upholds relationships with more than 78,000 publishers around the world. EBSCO's 32 Regional Offices worldwide are staffed with personnel who speak the local language and understand the particular challenges faced by librarians in their areas, offering a uniquely personal level of service. Specialized divisions serve academic, biomedical, government, public, school and special libraries as well as corporations. Mallikarjun Dora Library and information Assistant(Trainee) Library and Information Center Indian Institute of Management,Kozhikode IIMK Campus, P.O Kozhikode-673571 Kerala contact-+91-495-2809143 Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts With Full Text From EBSCO When EBSCO Publishing (EBSCO) released Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts(tm) (LISTA), and made it available free to everyone, the response and subsequent use was extraordinary, says the company. Now, EBSCO has introduced LISTA with Full Text. While the index-only version of LISTA will continue to be made available free of charge to all interested users at www.libraryresearch.com, LISTA with Full Text is made available for an additional annual subscription cost. LISTA with Full Text provides users with the same comprehensive indexing found in LISTA including more than 600 periodicals, plus books, research reports and proceedings. In addition, the full text of more than 100 titles is provided. Subject coverage includes librarianship, classification, cataloging, bibliometrics, online information retrieval, information management and more. Coverage in the database extends back as far as the mid-1960s. Typically, the cost of a full-text database takes into account the value of the index itself as well as the full-text information included. LISTA with Full Text, however, is a special circumstance where the index (without full text) is provided free of charge to any interested library or individual. As such, the full-text version is provided at a lower rate than it would be otherwise. In essence, customers subscribing to LISTA with Full text pay only for the full text attribute. EBSCO Publishing's intention is to provide access to the index-only version of LISTA on a continual basis at www.libraryresearch.com. Customers currently subscribing to other EBSCOhost(r) databases may elect to have LISTA added to their EBSCOhost profile. EBSCO Publishing is part of the EBSCO Information Services group. EBSCO Information Services provides libraries and research centers with online and print journal subscription services, e-resource access and management services, full-text and secondary database development and access, an OpenURL-compliant link resolver, online book purchasing and related information services. EBSCO maintains a title database of more than 300,000 title listings and upholds relationships with more than 78,000 publishers around the world. EBSCO's 32 Regional Offices worldwide are staffed with personnel who speak the local language and understand the particular challenges faced by librarians in their areas, offering a uniquely personal level of service. Specialized divisions serve academic, biomedical, government, public, school and special libraries as well as corporations. Mallikarjun Dora Library and information Assistant(Trainee) Library and Information Center Indian Institute of Management,Kozhikode IIMK Campus, P.O Kozhikode-673571 Kerala contact-+91-495-2809143 Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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JTN Monthly July 2000 issue
by Vandana.Karande＠ril.com 28 Mar '06

28 Mar '06

I need urgently one article from JTN Monthly july 2000 issue titled" Chinese Textile Industry's Blueprint for 2001-2005 development" Can anyone help????? Regards, Vandana Karande Information Specialist Corporate Development Group Reliance Centre Tel No. 30327139

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Lecture Demonstration of Greenstone Digital Library
by Gowri Ravindranth 28 Mar '06

28 Mar '06

Dear Friends: The Madras Library Association (MALA) Computer Society of India (CSI) Chennai Chapter and The British Council cordially invite you to a Lecture Demonstration on Greenstone Digital Library By Dr. John B. Rose Time: 5.30 p.m. Date: April 1, 2006 Venue: The British Council, 737 Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 ÈÈÈÈÈÈÈÈÈ Program 5.30 p.m. Tea 5.55 p.m. Welcome Address by H. R. Mohan, Chairman, Division VIII, CSI 6.00 p.m. Introduction of the Speaker by A. Amudavalli, President, MALA 6.05 p.m. Lecture by Dr. John Rose 6.45 p.m. Q & A 6.55 p.m. Vote of Thanks by Ms. V. Bhuvaneshwari, Head, Library and Information Services, (South India), British Council, Chennai ÈÈÈÈÈÈÈÈÈ Dr. Rose was a staff member of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in Paris from 1974 to 2004. At UNESCO he managed projects of interest to development in the areas of scientific research and higher education, scientific and technical information, and the application of information and communication technology (ICT). In the latter area he was responsible for activities involving ICT in education, community access and empowerment, digital libraries, and policy for universal access to networks and essential information resources. From October 2004 to March 2005 he held a temporary appointment as Sarada Ranganathan Professor, Department of Information Science, University of Madras where he taught courses on information society issues and digital libraries. Dr. Rose is now Honorary Research Associate at the University of Waikato (New Zealand), responsible for coordinating efforts to improve user services to, and user participation in, the Greenstone Digital Library software in developing countries. ^^^^^^^^ Looking forward to see you on 1st April. With regards, L. R.Gowri Secretary MALA

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DSpace installation expert in Kolkata
by ghoshd＠adityabirla.com 28 Mar '06

28 Mar '06

I have necessary softwares for DSpace installation. I would highly appreciate and be ever grateful to an expert inKolkata who can kindly give step-by-step instructions / install DSpace on my PC. Look forward to receiving your kind cooperation. Regards Debasis Ghosh Email ghoshd(a)adityabirla.com Mobile: (0)98315 96129 Disclaimer: The information contained in this communication is intended solely for the individual or entity to which it is addressed. It may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. Any review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of, or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this information by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us immediately by responding to this email and then delete it from your system. Aditya Birla Group Companies attempts to sweep e-mails and attachments for viruses, it does not guarantee that either are virus free and that we accept no liability for any damage sustained as a result of viruses.

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Write Off of Books Rules
by Dr. Nabi Hasan 28 Mar '06

28 Mar '06

Dear Professional colleagues! We are to undertake the Stock Verification of our Books and other documents. The Total collection of this Library is about 75,000 documents. Please send attached documents or rules relating to Stock Verification of Library documents and the Writing Off Procedure/ Rules of your library. Your kind help will be highly appreciable. With warm regards: Dr. Nabi Hasan Assistant Librarian cum Library System Administrator University Library, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062 (India) Phone: 01894-283184 (Direct), 01894-230361 (O) Cell- 9418149447, 01894-234571 (R) E-Mail: nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http://hillagric.ernet.in --------------------------------- Jiyo cricket on Yahoo! India cricket Yahoo! Messenger Mobile Stay in touch with your buddies all the time. Dear Professional colleagues! We are to undertake the Stock Verification of our Books and other documents. The Total collection of this Library is about 75,000 documents. Please send attached documents or rules relating to Stock Verification of Library documents and the Writing Off Procedure/ Rules of your library. Your kind help will be highly appreciable. With warm regards: Dr. Nabi Hasan Assistant Librarian cum Library System Administrator University Library, CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062 (India) Phone: 01894-283184 (Direct), 01894-230361 (O) Cell- 9418149447, 01894-234571 (R) E-Mail: mailto:nabihasan@rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com mailto:nabihasan@gmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http:// hillagric.ernet.in Jiyo cricket on http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/mailcricket/*http://in.sports.yahoo.com/cric… Yahoo! India cricket http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/mailmobilemessenger/*http://in.mobile.yahoo.… Yahoo! Messenger Mobile Stay in touch with your buddies all the time.

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Doctorate for Mr. Goudar, NAL, Bangalore
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research) 28 Mar '06

28 Mar '06

Dear Professionals, Many of us know Mr. Goudar, NAL, Bangalore for his helpfulness and excellency in Library & Information Services. I am glad to share the news that he has been awarded a Doctorate. Topic: E-journals Access and Management: Consortia Models for India Guide: Dr. S.L. Sangam, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Karnatak University, Dharwad Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Goudar. Best regards, Anand > Ananda T. Byrappa > Whitney Knowledge Centre > Manager, Library & Information Services > > GE India Technology Centre Pvt.Ltd., > 122, EPIP, Phase 2, Hoodi Village, Whitefield Road, > Bangalore - 560066, INDIA > > Phone : +91-80-2503-2618, DialCom: 8*901 2618 > Fax : +91-80-2841-2114, Email : Ananda.Byrappa(a)ge.com > >

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by mohammed shafi 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

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Ph.D. Aspirants in Library & Information Science
by ACHAR S 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

Dear Professional Collegues, This is to inform for the research aspirants in this profession that, we are planning to form a group and to open Research centre in Bangalore for the benefit of doing Ph.D. Those who wish to do Ph.D are hereby inform to send their CVs and try to contact over phone if possible. This will help to get the study centre from the UGC recognised university(other than Bangalore University). Hope this will be of use to the working professionals. For further details, Contact:Shanmukhachar, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil. Sri Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain College of Engineering Bangalore Cell No:9449340789 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Fw: Job Announcment: Publications and Library Coordinator
by ++ Mukesh Anand ++ 27 Mar '06

27 Mar '06

More details about this job are available at http://www.intrac.org/pages/opportunities.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Publications and Library Coordinator International NGO Training and Research Centre Salary : £19,300 - £24,500 Location : Oxford, United Kingdom Career sector : Management, Coordination, Leadership Closing Date : 03.04.2006 Posted Date : 21.03.2006 click below for details http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/12754 Application form and details from Elery Algma by email: reception(a)intrac.org Best Wishes - - Mukesh Anand http://www.monitorinfo.com Library Suppliers of Science, Technology & Management Publications More details about this job are available at http://www.intrac.org/pages/opportunities.html http://www.intrac.org/pages/opportunities.html - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Publications and Library Coordinator International NGO Training and Research Centre Salary : £19,300 - £24,500 Location : Oxford, United Kingdom Career sector : Management, Coordination, Leadership Closing Date : 03.04.2006 Posted Date : 21.03.2006 click below for details http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/12754 http://www.oneworld.net/job/view/12754 Application form and details from Elery Algma by email: reception(a)intrac.org Best Wishes - - Mukesh Anand http://www.monitorinfo.com http://www.monitorinfo.com Library Suppliers of Science, Technology & Management Publications

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