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Dr. Cholin: Sad Demise
by I.R.N.Goudar 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

Dear Professionals, Just now I got the news about sad and untimely demise of an young, active professional colleague Dr. V.S. Cholin, Head of Informatics Division at INFLIBNET and the contact person for the UGC-Infonet E-Journals Consortium. I learnt that the end came due to heart attack. Dr. Cholin, a product of Karnatak University had few awards to his credit including Young Scientist Award of SIS in 2004, best professional article award by RRLF in 2002 and again by ASIST in 2004. I have known Dr. Cholin closely ever since he joined INFLIBNET. I had the opportunity to listen to his presentations in some seminars. His contributionals to Professionals activities, service to Research Scholars and Faculty of various universities through UGC-INFONET go a long way. With his death we have lost a promising leader and sincere worker in our profession. Karnataka State Library Association, its Office Bearers and all Members morn the death of Dr. Cholin. Let us pray the Almighty to give strength to his family to bear this loss. One can have a look a brief Biographical sketch of Dr. Cholin at URL http://www.library.yale.edu/international/cholin.html I.R.N. Goudar President KALA, Office Bearers and Members -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html

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SHOCKING
by suresh jange 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

Dear Library professionals, It is quite shocking to hear the demise of Dr. Veeranna Cholin, a young and dynamic professional who has achieved excellence in Library and Information Science in a very short time and it is a great loss to the Library profession. The year 2005 was shocking about demise of Late Dr T B Rajsekhar and now 2006 is Dr Cholin. Let us pray the almighty for peace and give strength to his family to bear this great loss. THE STAFF OF GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, KARNATAKA, INDIA Dr.Suresh S Jange Assistant Librarian (Sr.) Head Digital Resource Centre Central Library, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga - 585 106 Karnataka, INDIA E-mail : suresh_jange(a)rediffmail.com URL : http://www.suresh.tripod/suresh.htm Phone - 91+08472-249683 (O) 91+08472-248711 (R) Dear Library professionals, It is quite shocking to hear the demise of Dr. Veeranna Cholin, a young and dynamic professional who has achieved excellence in Library and Information Science in a very short time and it is a great loss to the Library profession. The year 2005 was shocking about demise of Late Dr T B Rajsekhar and now 2006 is Dr Cholin. Let us pray the almighty for peace and give strength to his family to bear this great loss. THE STAFF OF GULBARGA UNIVERSITY, KARNATAKA, INDIA Dr.Suresh S Jange Assistant Librarian (Sr.) Head Digital Resource Centre Central Library, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga - 585 106 Karnataka, INDIA E-mail : suresh_jange(a)rediffmail.com URL : http://www.suresh.tripod/suresh.htm Phone - 91+08472-249683 (O) 91+08472-248711 (R) http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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Position Announcement - Library Trainee
by M. Paul Pandian 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate the following position announcement to the LIS Forum. -------------------------------------------------------------------- INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES, C.I.T. Campus, Taramani, Chennai 600 113 (an Autonomous body under Department of Atomic Energy) Advt.No./ /2005 The Institute of Mathematical Sciences has fully computerised Library, catering to the needs of Scientists doing research in Fundamental Sciences such as Mathematics, Theoretical Physics and Theoretical Computer Science. The collection includes over 60000 books and the library subscribes to more than 300 reputed International / National Journals in these areas. Online edition of several of these journals are also available. Applications are invited for the post of two Trainees in the Library at the Institute. The applicants should be fresh graduates/post graduates in science with first class in Library Science, well versed in Computer application in Library Science. Duration of Training is for a period of one year with no guarantee of continued employment, carrying a stipend of Rs.4000/- per month with no other facilities / benefits, as applicable to regular employees, excepting casual leave. Applications with Bio-data, copies of certificates and a passport size photograph, should reach the undersigned on or before 31.1.2006 super-scribing on the cover APPLICATION FOR LIBRARY TRAINEE. REGISTRAR THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES C.I.T. CAMPUS, CHENNAI - 600 113 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks, Pandian Dr. M. Paul Pandian Scientific Officer Institute of Mathematical Sciences CIT Campus, Taramani Chennai 600 113

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Sad News.
by Veeresh Hanchinal 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

Dear Professional Friends, Another Black Day in LIS.......... Yesterday i had received a call from one of my friend in Mumbai and stunned to know the sad demise of another dyanamic and raising star in the LIS field. I feel sorry and deeply mourn the death of DR. Veeranna Cholin. Let us pray that almighty rest his soul in peace and give his family a strength and courage to withstand this untimely tragedy. Veeresh. ************************************* Mr. Veeresh B Hanchinal Librarian G J Advani Law College 32nd Road, Linking Road, Bandra (W), Mumbai-400 050 Tel: +91-22-26497484 (Mobile) 09322284347 Website: www.advanilaw.com http://g.msn.com/8HMBENUS/2749??PS=47575 Get a birds eye view of your home with Windows Live Local

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Sad News!
by Anil Kumar 13 Jan '06

13 Jan '06

It is another shock for library professionals. Dr. Cholin of INFLIBNET is no more. He suffered a heart attack yesterday and is no more with all of us. His expiry is a grave loss for the profession and his contribution to the mission of INFLIBNET is known by all University colleagues of the nation. Let us all pray for his soul to rest in peace. H Anil Kumar Chief Librarian Nirma University of Science and Technology Ahmedabad __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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New Stuff
by Thapar, Amit 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

OA Librarian: Open Access Resources for and by Librarians http://oalibrarian.blogspot.com/ This collaborative blog also offers links to OA LIS resources, OA bibliographies, blogs, wikis, and advocacy tools. amit@niper Cell: 9855701060 e-mail: amit_thapar(a)yahoo.com URL: http://www.niper.ac.in/ "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive." OA Librarian: Open Access Resources for and by Librarians http://oalibrarian.blogspot.com/ http://oalibrarian.blogspot.com/ This collaborative blog also offers links to OA LIS resources, OA bibliographies, blogs, wikis, and advocacy tools. mailto:amit@niper amit@niper Cell: 9855701060 e-mail: mailto:amit_thapar@yahoo.com amit_thapar(a)yahoo.com URL: http://www.niper.ac.in/ http://www.niper.ac.in/ "Don't take life too seriously, you'll never get out of it alive."

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KALA LECTURE: INVITATION -Reminder
by I.R.N.Goudar 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

REMINDER KARNATAKA STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATION AND SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE Cordially invite you for the following lecture: TOPIC: Adaptive Developments of Information Professionals in Digital Era SPEAKER: Prof. MA Gopinath Visiting Professor North Carolina University, USA DATE & TIME: Friday, 13th January 2006 at 6.30 pm VENUE: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, III Floor, Rajajainagar, Bangalore-10 Phone No.23305109 e-mail: srels(a)vsnl.com I request personally all of you to convey this invitation to all your professional colleagues and friends. I.R.N. Goudar Dr. K.N. Prasad President, KALA Director, SRELS

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US Libraries have Books bound using human skin
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 12 Jan '06

12 Jan '06

Tales of the macabre Some U.S. libraries have books bound in human skin >From The Hindu 12th January 2006 PROVIDENCE: Brown University's library boasts an anatomy book thatcombines form and function in macabre fashion. Its cover — tanned andpolished to a smooth golden brown, like fine leather — is made ofhuman skin. In fact, a number of the finest libraries in the U.S.,including Harvard's, have such books. The practice of binding books in human skin was not uncommon incenturies past, even if it was not always discussed in polite society.At the time, the best libraries belonged to private collectors. Somewere doctors who had access to skin from amputated parts and patientswhose bodies had gone unclaimed. In other cases, wealthy bibliophilesacquired skin from executed criminals, medical school cadavers andpeople who died in the poor house. Nowadays, libraries keep such volumes in their rare book collectionsand do not allow them to circulate. Brown's John Hay Library has threebooks bound in human skin: the 1568 anatomy text by the Belgiansurgeon Andreas Vesalius, and two 19th-century editions of The Danceof Death, a medieval morality tale. One copy of The Dance of Death wasre-bound in 1893 by Joseph Zaehnsdorf, a master-binder in London. Anote to his client reports that he did not have enough skin and had tosplit it. The front cover, bound in the outer layer of skin, has abumpy texture, like soft sandpaper. The spine and back cover, madefrom the inner layer, feel like suede. The Dance of Death is about how death prevails over all, rich or poor.As with many other skin-bound volumes, "there was some tie-in with thecontent," said Sam Streit of the John Hay Library. Medical books Many of the volumes are medical books. The College of Physicians ofPhiladelphia has some bound by Dr. John Stockton Hough, who diagnosedthe city's first case of trichinosis. He used that patient's skin tobind three of the volumes. "The hypothesis is that these physicians did this to honour the peoplewho furthered medical research," said Laura Hartman, a rare-bookcataloguer. It is not clear if some of the patients knew what would happen totheir bodies. In most cases, the skin appears to have come from thosewho had no one to claim their remains. In any case, the practicepre-dated the age of consent forms. While human leather may be repulsive to contemporary society,libraries can ethically have the books if they are used with respectfor academic research and not displayed as objects of curiosity, saidPaul Wolpe of the University of Pennsylvania. "There is a certaindistancing that history gives us from certain kinds of artefacts," hesaid, noting that museums often have bones from archaeological sites.The Boston Athenaeum, a private library, has an 1837 copy of GeorgeWalton's memoirs bound in his own skin. Walton was a highwayman andleft the volume to one of his victims. Decades ago, the Harvard Law School Library bought a 1605 manual forSpanish lawyers for $42.50 from an antiquarian books dealer. It sat ona shelf unnoticed until the early 1990s, when curator David Ferris wasgoing through the library catalogue and found a note saying it wasbound in a man's skin. DNA tests to find the type of skin wereinconclusive — the genetic material having been destroyed by thetanning process — but the library now keeps it on a special shelf. "Wefelt we couldn't set it just next to someone else's law books," Mr.Ferris said. — AP==============http://www.hindu.com/2006/01/12/stories/2006011204052400.htm --Dr P Vyasamoorthy,SENIORS(Society for Enriched Information of Relevance to Seniors),30, Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500018Phone 27846631

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KnowGenesis - Online Library for Technical Communication
by editorinchief＠knowgenesis.org 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

Hell list, We are happy to launch KnowGenesis, Online library for technical communication (http://www.knowgenesis.org/tc/) The freely available repository is developed with an aim to make accessible the wide range of information-related disciplines under Technical Communication. KnowGenesis is open to all Technical Communicator across the globe irrespective of their position, experience levels and geographical location. You are free to add your presentations, files, hyperlinks, tips even templates, tutorials and workflows. In short, anything you think that can help you and your colleagues. You can search for files uploaded in different categories and are free to download them and use for your purpose. If you are unable to locate any information, let the KnowGenesis community know and somewhere, somebody will be happy to share the file with you through the repository. You can also participate in our regular polls and can share your perspective about the topic. On behalf of the technical writing community, I invite you to share your knowledge, wisdom and valuable experience with the KnowGenesis community and help us make this initiative a success. Regards Admin- KnowGenesis Online Knowledge Repository

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KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communicaion
by editorinchief＠knowgenesis.org 11 Jan '06

11 Jan '06

Hello List, I am taking this opportunity to share with you the launch of KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication. KnowGenesis is a freely available, international, scholarly Journal, dedicated to making accessible the results of research across a wide range of information-related disciplines under Technical Communication. KnowGenesis publishes both referred papers and working papers in the fields of technical communication, documentation, information science, information and technology management, information systems and information policy. You are invited to submit manuscripts that present original unpublished research in all areas of technical communication, including the development of experimental or commercial systems. Work focusing on emerging technologies is especially welcome. Submitted papers may NOT have appeared in, nor be under consideration for, another conference or workshop, nor for a journal. Please feel free to visit the Journal website (www.knowgenesis.org/journal) and mail me any query that you may have regarding submission or supporting our initiative. We are looking forward for your contribution in making this initiative a success. Also, feel free to share the information with your colleagues who may be interested in submitting their work. I am looking forward for your valuable contribution to KnowGenesis Journal. Warm Regards Saurabh Kudesia Editorinchief KnowGenesis International Journal for Technical Communication editorinchief(a)knowgenesis.org

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