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OA and development intimately interconnected
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Friends: UNESCO is championing open access. Organizations such as ICSU, CODATA and IFLA are also supporting the spreading of the culture of open access. The Ukrainian parliament has adopted a resolution to mandate open access (of all publicly funded research). And yet many developing countries, including India, China and Brazil, have not adopted OA in a big way. Open Access is especially important for development. As Professor M S Swaminathan points out, for development to take place knowledge sharing is important at four levels, viz. lab-to-lab, lab-to-land, land-to-lab and land-to-land. Here lab stands for scientists, researchers and experts. And land stands for farmers, fishermen, and the common people in general. There should be knowledge flow among experts, among the common people and two-way flow between the two. Open Access (as promoted by people like Stevan Harnad, Peter Suber, Leslie Chan, Alma Swan, and others and institutions such as the Open Society Institute, CERN, Wellcome Trust, University of Southampton, etc.) facilitates lab-to-lab knowledge flows. And the knowledge centres set up by the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation (and to be set up all over rural India by Mission 2007: Every Village a Knowledge Centre) facilitate the other three kinds of knowledge flows. If all four kinds of knowledge flows take place without a hitch, then it should be easy to achieve most development objectives, including the Millennium Development Goals. It is for this reason, Prof. Bruce Alberts, former President of the US National Academy of Sciences, continues to be a great admirer of both the work of the M S Swaminathan Research Foundation in the area of ICT-enabled holistic development and the idea of using science to leverage overall development of the less developed countries, especially those in Africa. Science and laboratory research may appear to be far from poverty reduction and capacity building in rural areas. But visionaries like Swaminathan and Bruce Alberts have shown that they are intimately connected. They are two facets of a continuous spectrum. It is for this reason, I would urge enlightened development organizations such as the Global Knowledge Partnership (GKP), International Development Research Centre (IDRC), Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), and OneWorld, science academies of the world, and the many United Nations and other international agencies and governments of both developed and developing countries to pay attention to improving knowledge flows through a better understaning and support of open access, open source and open science. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] --------------------- Here is a news story from Peter Suber's blog "Open Access News" UNESCO endorses OA On September 22, UNESCO adopted Amendments to the Draft Programme and Budget for 2006-2007 that have the effect of endorsing OA. (Thanks to Heather Morrison.) Excerpt: [UNESCO] Requests the Member States (a) to foster through the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) dissemination of the principles of open access; (b) to foster dissemination of the principles of open access, particularly in universities; (c) to promote developing countries open access to archives for the sake of spreading scientific know-how; Invites the Director-General (a) to assess the feasibility of creating a database on existing open access initiatives worldwide and to report at the forthcoming sessions of the Executive Board and the General Conference on the progress of open access strategies throughout the world; (b) to promote a network of national working groups with a view to fostering open access in their universities, to cooperate internationally in initiatives and projects on the subject of open access, and to promote the training of experts for cooperation in the publication of and open access to texts free of charge.

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[Fwd: [BOAI] OA recommendations of Ukrainian Parliament]
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: [BOAI] OA recommendations of Ukrainian Parliament From: "Iryna Kuchma" <kuchma(a)irf.kiev.ua> Date: Thu, December 22, 2005 2:17 pm To: boai-forum(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Open access is one of the priorities in developing information society in Ukraine Recommendations of Ukrainian Parliament Ukrainian Parliament (Verhovna Rada) passed resolution On Recommendations of Parliamentary hearing on Developing information society in Ukraine (from 01.12.2005 ¹ 3175-IV) where open access is called one of the priorities in developing information society in Ukraine. In Close 2 Developing informational infrastructure of this Resolution it is recommended for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to create favorable conditions for developing open access repositories in archives, libraries, museums and other cultural institutions. In Close 5 Creating accessible electronic information resources it is recommended for the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine to stir to activities on creating accessible national electronic information resources especially with scientific-technical and economical information; to develop model regulation on repository of electronic documents; and for the Ministry of education and science of Ukraine to speed up development of state program on ICT in education and science including the close on development of open access resources in science, technology and education with open access condition to state funded researches. (Ukrainian version of this resolution: http://zakon.rada.gov.ua/cgi-bin/laws/main.cgi?nreg=3175%2D15) Open Access is also one of the priorities in National strategy on developing information society in Ukraine introduced to Ukrainian Parliament by Parliamentary Committee on Science and Education. Open Access recommendations in Ukraine where first introduced by the participants of Open Access Scholarly Communication Workshop, February 17-19 2005, organized by International Renaissance Foundation, Open Society Institute, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, International Association of Academies of Sciences and National University Kyiv Mohyla Academy and supported by the British Council Ukraine. Iryna Kuchma Social Capital and Academic Publications Program Manager International Renaissance Foundation phone: (+380) (44) 461-9500 fax: (+380) (44) 486-0166 e-mail: kuchma(a)irf.kiev.ua http://www.irf.kiev.ua/programs/scaap

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Information about IRs
by Namita Khandka 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Respected All!! If any body is having any kind of information about Institutional Repositories in India, pls forward me. Iam doing Dissertation in this and urgently require statistics of organisation running IRs and other related links in this field. With regards, Namita Khandka AIS, Niscair New Delhi-67 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Respected All!! If any body is having any kind of information about Institutional Repositories in India, pls forward me. Iam doing Dissertation in this and urgently require statistics of organisation running IRs and other related links in this field. With regards, Namita Khandka AIS, Niscair New Delhi-67 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Urgent Requirement of a book
by Chitra P Rao 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Hi all: I need the folowing book urgently for one of our Faculty who is writing a BOOk.. Your help would be highly appreciated: Christie, Wagner and Winter: Peace Conflict and Violence : Peace Psychology in the 21st Century Prentice hall 2001. Book isnot available in the Market. Thank You chitra P rao Sr Librarian and Head LIS NITIE Mumbai 400 087 ph: 28573371 extn 337

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Electronic journals and newsletters
by Mailing List Manager 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Date: 21 Dec 2005 11:27:43 -0000 From: sushmita das <sush7410(a)rediffmail.com> � Respected All!! I think this site will be of interest to all. http://gort.ucsd.edu/newjour/ http://gort.ucsd.edu/ Regards Sushmita NIC, New Delhi

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Re: Greenstone
by Mailing List Manager 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Date: 21 Dec 2005 09:59:52 -0000 From: sridi <kanakanala(a)rediffmail.com> dear nair pls go the website www.greenstone.org and their u can see the examples icon on the page an u find the indian/international projects/organisations using the greenstone software for the building the digital collections. www.greenstone.org bye sridhar On Tue, 20 Dec 2005 Mailing List Manager wrote : >Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 05:15:09 -0500 (EST) > From: Saji S. Nair <ourdreamsblooming(a)excite.com> > >Dear all, > >Could you list the projects using Greenstone software for managing digital >collections/archives in India? > > >REGARDS >Saji S. Nair >Regional Cancer Centre library >Trivandrum >Kerala >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Opening at Honeywell for Senior Information / Library Professional
by Kottai, A (IE10) 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

The profile for the Senior Information professional / Senior Librarian at Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab (HTSL), Bangalore: B.Sc/M.Sc with M.L.I.Sc / NCSI / DRTC / INSDOC in Library & Information Science with 8 + years experience in a corporate information environment managing print and electronic collections, working with third-party information providers / vendors / publishers, passion for customer services, responsiveness, resourceful abilities, teamwork and good communication skills. The job will require: * Planning, organizing and effective management of library operations * Media procurement, cataloging, circulation * Managing magazines / journals and online databases resources * Providing Document Delivery Service (DDS) * Library automation / establishing digital libraries * Provide Reference & Referral Service, assisting customers in finding the required source / service * Computer Skills: MS Office Tools, Web based searches, Web & Associated technologies, Scanning, OCR among others * Sales & marketing of technical information products and services Other skills which are required but not limited include: * Plan, develop and manage libraries at various distributed locations of HTSL * Develops and manages convenient, accessible and cost-effective information services that are aligned with the strategic directions of the organization * Exposure to quality processes * Provide orientation, facilitation, promotion and support for library and information service users. * Assess information needs, design and market value-added information services * Use appropriate information technology to acquire, organize and disseminate information * Subscribe, maintain research support vendor databases and document repositories * Improve the existing Library OPAC by incorporating new features which can enhance the usability and add value to customers * Ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines, prioritize a varied workload, and a desire to work in a fast paced, demanding environment * Information research skills involving customization, personalization to individuals and business units * Leadership skills, maturity and high energy is essential * Excellent oral and written communication and inter-personal skills Qualifications: * Master's Degree in Information or Library Science * 8 + years experience in a Corporate Information Center or Corporate Library Note: 1. Those who applied or have attended interview during last 1 year need not apply. 2. Candidates with Arts, Commerce and Life Sciences background will not considered. 3. Please state "Opening at Honeywell for Senior Information / Library Professional" on subject field without fail. 4. Last date to receive resume at our end is 31st December 2005. Contact Information: Ms. Nivedita Pabbathi Nivedita.Pabbathi(a)honeywell.com "This e-mail and any attachments thereto, are intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and contain Honeywell confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying which amounts to misappropriation of this e-mail and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof." The profile for the�Senior Information professional / Senior Librarian at Honeywell Technology Solutions Lab (HTSL), Bangalore: B.Sc/M.Sc with M.L.I.Sc / NCSI / DRTC / INSDOC in Library & Information Science with 8 + years experience in a corporate information environment managing print and electronic collections, working with third-party information providers / vendors / publishers, passion for customer services, responsiveness, resourceful abilities, teamwork and good communication skills. � � The job will require: Planning, organizing and effective management of library operations Media procurement, cataloging, circulation Managing�magazines / journals and�online databases resources Providing Document Delivery Service (DDS) Library automation / establishing digital libraries Provide Reference & Referral Service, assisting customers in finding the required source / service Computer Skills: MS Office Tools, Web based searches, Web & Associated technologies, Scanning, OCR among others Sales & marketing of technical information products and services � Other skills which are required but not limited include: Plan, develop and manage libraries at various distributed locations of HTSL Develops and manages convenient, accessible and cost-effective information services that are aligned with the strategic directions of the organization Exposure to quality processes Provide orientation, facilitation, promotion�and support for library and information service users. Assess information needs, design and market value-added information services Use appropriate information technology to acquire, organize and disseminate information Subscribe, maintain research support vendor databases and document repositories Improve the existing Library OPAC by incorporating new features which can enhance the usability and add value to customers Ability to work under pressure in order to meet strict deadlines, prioritize a varied workload, and a desire to work in a fast paced, demanding environment Information research skills involving customization, personalization to individuals and business units Leadership skills, maturity and high energy is essential Excellent oral and written communication and inter-personal skills � Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Information or Library Science 8 + years experience in a Corporate Information Center or Corporate�Library � Note: 1. Those who applied or� have attended� interview during last 1 year need not apply. 2. Candidates with Arts,� C ommerce and Life Sciences background will not considered . 3. Please state “Opening at Honeywell for Senior Information / Library Professional” on subject field without fail. 4. Last date to receive resume at our end is 31st December 2005. � Contact Information: � Ms. Nivedita Pabbathi Nivedita.Pabbathi(a)honeywell.com � "This e-mail and any attachments thereto, are intended only for use by the addressee(s) named herein and contain Honeywell confidential information. If you are not the intended recipient of this e-mail, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution or copying which amounts to misappropriation of this e-mail and any attachments thereto, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this e-mail in error, please immediately notify me and permanently delete the original and any copy of any e-mail and any printout thereof." �

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Re. Greenstone
by Sharad Jadhav 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

Dear Saji, Following are few urls for digital library using Greenstone. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Digital Library, Kozhikode URL: http://www.intranet.iimk.ac.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library National Centre for Science Information, IISc, Bangalore URL: http://vidya-mapak.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=isearch Electronic Thesis and Dissertation, Digital Library, IIT Bombay, Mumbai URL http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/~mnj/gsdl/cgi-bin/library Archives of Indian Labour at http://www.indialabourarchives.org, NOIDA URL: http://www.indialabourarchives.org/ IIT Bangalore, Bangalore URL: http://www.mlasia.iitb.ac.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library Demo Digital Library Collections, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore URL: http://144.16.72.147/gsdl/cgi-bin/library Hope this information is useful for you. Regards, Sharad Jadhav National Insurance Academy, Pune 45, India Sharad7703(a)yahoo.co.in >Message: 5 >Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:21:13 +0530 (IST) > From: Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >Subject: [LIS-Forum] Greenstone >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.53.0512201720430.16467(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > >Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 05:15:09 -0500 (EST) > From: Saji S. Nair <ourdreamsblooming(a)excite.com> > >Dear all, > >Could you list the projects using Greenstone software for managing digital >collections/archives in India? > > >REGARDS >Saji S. Nair >Regional Cancer Centre library >Trivandrum >Kerala > > >------------------------------ Dear Saji, Following are few urls for digital library using Greenstone. Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Digital Library, Kozhikode URL: http://www.intranet.iimk.ac.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library National Centre for Science Information, IISc, Bangalore URL: http://vidya-mapak.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/cgi-bin/library?a=p&p=isearch Electronic Thesis and Dissertation, Digital Library, IIT Bombay, Mumbai URL http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/~mnj/gsdl/cgi-bin/library Archives of Indian Labour at http://www.indialabourarchives.org, NOIDA URL: http://www.indialabourarchives.org/ IIT Bangalore, Bangalore URL: http://www.mlasia.iitb.ac.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library Demo Digital Library Collections, NCSI, IISc, Bangalore URL: http://144.16.72.147/gsdl/cgi-bin/library Hope this information is useful for you. Regards, Sharad Jadhav National Insurance Academy, Pune 45, India Sharad7703(a)yahoo.co.in >Message: 5 >Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 17:21:13 +0530 (IST) > From: Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >Subject: [LIS-Forum] Greenstone >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.53.0512201720430.16467(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII > >Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2005 05:15:09 -0500 (EST) > From: Saji S. Nair <ourdreamsblooming(a)excite.com> > >Dear all, > >Could you list the projects using Greenstone software for managing digital >collections/archives in India? > > >REGARDS >Saji S. Nair >Regional Cancer Centre library >Trivandrum >Kerala > > >------------------------------ 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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How to check online shopping frauds
by Rajeev Sharma 22 Dec '05

22 Dec '05

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Very Urgent requirement of an article
by poornima ma 21 Dec '05

21 Dec '05

Dear All, Thank you very very much for your immediate response. Your timely response has helped us a lot.!!!! It is really great that we have such a forum where we get to know many information , people and also quick response to our inquiries..!!! Thanks once again. Regards, Poornima Rao Librarian TCS-BTS Electronic city - phase 2 Bangalore. --- PRASANNA TS <prasan_ts(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Poornima > i have attached the article you have requested in > PDF format. > Let me know if you need any help. > > Thanks > T S Prasanna > > Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > wrote: > Date: Tue, 20 Dec 2005 21:27:30 -0800 (PST) > From: poornima ma > > > Hi All, > > We are in an urgent requirement of an article - > Inserts - megafillers in composite restorations: a > literature review. > Publisher : Springer Link. > Year Of Publication : March 2000. Page 1 - 8 > Journal: Clinical Oral Investigation. > > One of my cousin is doing his research who, requires > this article very > urgently. > > I had searched in http://openmed.nic.in where we > could access only the > abstract of the article. We are interested in having > the full text > article. Please help us to get this full text > article. > > We are preferebly looking for an online access of > the article. We also > appriciate the information regarding how to get the > information, ways & > means.. etc. > > Please help. > > Thanks & Regards, > Poornima Rao. > Librarian > TCS-BTS > Electronic City - Phase 2. > Bangalore. > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > > > > > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam > protection around > http://mail.yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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