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InfoWatch November 2005
by M.R Lalitha 01 Dec '05

01 Dec '05

Dear LIS-Forum member, The November 2005 issue of InfoWatch is now online, bringing you the details of new Internet sites related to Science and Engineering. You can access the complete issue on the NCSI Web server at the URL : http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/infowatch/iw.php You will also find earlier issues of InfoWatch here. For your convenience, the table of contents is given below. If you wish to be on the mailing list of InfoWatch to receive the complete issue by e-mail, let us know. Also mention your format preference - html or text. Regards -Lalitha M.R (lalitha(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ InfoWatch Tracking Networked Scientific Information Sources and Services (An electronic update service brought to you by NCSI) November 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In This Issue 1. 125 Questions - What don?t we know? [Science magazine's current survey of "scientific ignorance"] 2. AppCAD [A design help tool for the wireless engineering community] 3. Center for Deep Earth Explorations (CDEX) [Integrated Ocean Drilling Program] 4. Electric - A VLSI Design System [An Electronic Design Automation Tool] 5. FlightGear flight simulator [An open-source, multi-platform, cooperative flight simulator] 6. Free model foundry [A resource for electrical engineering comunity] 7. Geologic time - The story of a changing earth [An interactive timeline of geological history] 8. LIPID Metabolites And Pathways Strategy - LIPID MAPS 9. NCI Drug dictionary [Technical dictionary for cancer drugs] 10. OSR Online - Homepage for Windows drivers developers 11. Real-time control systems architecture [ A reference model architecture, suitable for many software-intensive, real-time control problem domains] 12. Science and Engineering encyclopaedia 13. SecuriTeam.com [News and utilities dealing with computer security] 14. SimTool [A graphical system simulation tool] 15. Stem cell information - The official National Institutes of Health resource for stem cell research 16. Top 500 World Universities - Academic ranking of world universities 2005 [The Institute of Higher Education, Shanghai Jiao Tong University, China] 17. UV/Vis+ Spectra Data Base [By Science-softCon] 18. Venus Express [A mission to study the secrets of the Venusian atmosphere] 19. Visual Geometry Pages with JavaView [Differential geometry and mathematical visualization using applets] 20. Science and Technology Web Awards 2005 [By the Scientific American Magazine] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About InfoWatch : InfoWatch is a monthly electronic newsletter, brought out by the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012, INDIA. Information in the newsletter is collected and verified by NCSI staff.The newsletter aims to raise awareness of new sources of information on the Internet, particularly those which are relevant for higher education and research. Some items may be of relevance only to the IISc community.Resources reported here have been taken from various discussion lists and other network tools and no special claims are made for accuracy or originality. Most of the sources cited in the newsletter were checked at the time of publication, however it is possible that some of the resources are no longer available. We welcome comments about the newsletter and suggestions for resources to be featured. Please e-mail your comments to InfoWatch editors: Ms. K. Thulasi (thulasi(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) & Ms. M. R. Lalitha (lalitha(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Invitation
by T.V. Prafulla Chandra 01 Dec '05

01 Dec '05

Apologies for cross posting and/or duplicate posting. Invitation We are pleased to extend a hearty welcome to you to the INAUGURATION of ORGANIZATION FOR THE PROTECTION OF LIBRARIES (OPLib is a non-profit library advocacy group consisting of LIS teachers, professionals, students, research scholars, authors and library lovers--all working together with a mission to bring about library renaissance in Andhra Pradesh) Venue Sunday, December 4, 2005 10 am sharp Seminar Hall, City Central Library, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad Chief Guest Sri Kichipudi Sambasiva Rao Chairman, Andhra Pradesh Grandhalaya Parishad Guests of Honor Sri Chada Venkata Reddy, CPI Floor Leader Sri Nomula Narasimhaiah, CPM Floor Leader Sri G Kishen Reddy, BJP Floor Leader Sri T Devender Goud, TDP Floor Leader We shall be thankful if you could kindly make it convenient to attend and share your ideas on the development of public and academic libraries in Andhra Pradesh. Dr A Kishore Honorary President Mobile 92474 28778 Email: kishoreinfo(a)rediffmail.com R. Sreenu President ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - OPLibbringing change in library services at the grassroot level --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NISC Export Services Pvt. Ltd. (an affiliate of NISC International, Inc. USA) S-1 Ballad Estates, St.Ann's School Road, Tarnaka, Hyderabad 500 017 Andhra Pradesh, India - Tel:+91 40 27001517 Tel/Fax:+91 40 27002538 WWW.NISC.COM A company in service to NISC worldwide. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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e-courses on IPR
by sandeep bhavsar 01 Dec '05

01 Dec '05

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Free e-Courses on Intellectual Property Rights (WIPO)
by sandeep bhavsar 01 Dec '05

01 Dec '05

R/s Professionals The WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Worldwide Academy offers distance learning as an alternative and a complement to traditional training methods in order to make course materials accessible to large audiences worldwide. Distance learning courses are delivered primarily via the Internet and offer new teaching methodologies, specially-designed course materials, evaluation tools, and tailored means of delivery. Where appropriate, videoconferencing sessions are organized to simulate an academic environment by linking remote sites. Courses are specifically adapted to allow student-teacher interaction, student tests, course monitoring, and on-line registration and evaluation systems. The greatest advantage of distance learning as a study methodology is that its reach is not confined by such constraints as geographical location and time. Thus, any registered student, anywhere in the world, can benefit from the WIPO Worldwide Academys distance learning program at a time and place convenient to him/her. This has revolutionized the way in which we both teach and learn. Through distance learning, the Academy strives to increase the educational opportunities of a broad spectrum of beneficiaries worldwide, using this website as a delivery platform. General Course on Intellectual Property This course covers the main areas of intellectual property, namely copyright, related rights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial design, plant breeders' rights, unfair competition and international registration systems. Tutored: No Duration: 50 hours Cost: Free of Charge Next Session: March-April 2006 (Enrollment will be available from December 1, 2005 to January 20, 2006) Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research and Management Studies Thane (W) 400601 MUMBAI. PH : 25364492 25446554 25339868 Mo : 9867437438 Email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. Get Yahoo! Photos R/s Professionals The WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) Worldwide Academy offers distance learning as an alternative and a complement to traditional training methods in order to make course materials accessible to large audiences worldwide. Distance learning courses are delivered primarily via the Internet and offer new teaching methodologies, specially-designed course materials, evaluation tools, and tailored means of delivery. Where appropriate, videoconferencing sessions are organized to simulate an academic environment by linking remote sites. Courses are specifically adapted to allow student-teacher interaction, student tests, course monitoring, and on-line registration and evaluation systems. The greatest advantage of distance learning as a study methodology is that its reach is not confined by such constraints as geographical location and time. Thus, any registered student, anywhere in the world, can benefit from the WIPO Worldwide Academys distance learning program at a time and place convenient to him/her. This has revolutionized the way in which we both teach and learn. Through distance learning, the Academy strives to increase the educational opportunities of a broad spectrum of beneficiaries worldwide, using this website as a delivery platform. General Course on Intellectual Property This course covers the main areas of intellectual property, namely copyright, related rights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial design, plant breeders' rights, unfair competition and international registration systems. Tutored: No Duration: 50 hours Cost: Free of Charge Next Session: March-April 2006 (Enrollment will be available from December 1, 2005 to January 20, 2006) Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research and Management Studies Thane (W) 400601 MUMBAI. PH : 25364492 25446554 25339868 Mo : 9867437438 Email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com How much free photo storage do you get? Store your holiday snaps for FREE with Yahoo! Photos. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/photos/*http://uk.photos.ya… Get Yahoo! Photos

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Fwd: [medlib] Biomedical Information Retrieval.
by Sukhdev Singh 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Naina Pandita <mint1_us(a)yahoo.com> Date: Nov 30, 2005 12:20 PM Subject: [medlib] Biomedical Information Retrieval. To: medlib(a)yahoogroups.com Dear Friends, As you are already aware that the Indian Medlars Centre (IMC), NIC, New Delhi is conducting a 4 day-training programme on "Biomedical Information Retrieval" in December 2005 (20th-23rd). This programme would cover searching of Internet biomedical resources including NLM Gateway and PubMED. In addition this would also include searching IMC's databases - IndMED, medIND and OpenMED Archive. There is no course fee and it includes lunch, tea and all course material (plus free Internet access during practise sessions). However, we wont be able to arrange accomadation as NIC, New Delhi does not have a guest house attached with it. Nominations from private medical institutions (excluding drug companies) and clinicians, academicians and researchers are welcome to participate in this programme. Please remember there would be no course fee charged for this programme. To get more details and to download the nomination form please visit the following TRAINING link on our homepafe http://indmed.nic.in For more clarfications you are welcome to contact the Course Coordinator, Mrs. Rekha Gupta. Ph: 011-24364265/011-24305533 and email: g.rekha(a)nic.in Naina Pandita Project Coordinator, IMC

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ASIST SIG-III Infoshare Membership Award - Call forNominations
by Satish Munnolli 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

* Apologies for cross posting * You may recommend deserving professional for the ASIST Infoshare Membership Award. Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 208 India Ph : +91 22 2740 5026 Fax : +91 22 2740 5085 Email : smunnolli(a)actrec.res.in Dear ASIST Colleagues, Thanks to all who participated in the Raffle and Silent Auction during the International Reception at ASIST Annual Meeting. As a result of your generous support, the ASIST International Information Issues Special Interest Group (SIG III) is pleased to announce that we will be able to sponsor another 4-5 deserving information professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIST memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive). We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award until 15 December 2005. Please send recommendations of deserving candidates to Caryn Anderson caryn.anderson(a)simmons.edu) Please include a Curriculum Vitae (or equivalent) and a brief description of why this person is deserving of membership, including their willingness to promote ASIST within their networks. Awardees will be decided by a vote of the SIG III officers. Each membership award will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year if the new member proves to be a strong advocate for ASIST in their home country during the course of the year. Awardees will be asked to submit a report on their activities by next year's Annual Meeting, which may include, but are not limited to: - sharing ASIST publications that you receive (the Bulletin of ASIST and JASIST) with other colleagues - promoting the SIG-III paper contest among your colleagues - serving as a contact/coordinator for ASIST members traveling to your area who may be able to speak about ASIST and information science - sponsoring lectures on information science topics in your area on behalf of ASIST We look forward to welcoming new members to ASIST from across the globe, with your help. Please send your nominations to Caryn Anderson (caryn.anderson(a)simmons.edu) by Tuesday, 15 December 2005. Thank you and best wishes for the holiday season, Sue O'Neill Johnson Caryn Anderson InfoShare Coordinators SIG-III ASIST SIG-III Web site:http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/index.htm InfoShare page: http://www.asis.org/SIG/SIGIII/index.htm -- Caryn Anderson Program Coordinator PhD in Managerial Leadership in the Information Professions Research Assistant Open Video Digital Library Toolkit GSLIS, Simmons College 300 The Fenway, P-204E Boston, MA 02115 caryn.anderson(a)simmons.edu 617.521.2829

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Prof Karisiddppa is new dean at karnataka univ
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

hello Prof Karisiddappa, professor , DLIS, Karnatak univ; former president of ILA and president of IATLIS has been appointed as Dean in the university. he is one among few professors in LIS appointed as dean on behalf of the professionals and the teachers, I congratulate him. I wish him all the best and hope that he will be able to do some good work as usaual laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) Vice President, Association of British Scholars(AP Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40-27682290(off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com --------------------------------- Yahoo! Model Search - Could you be the next catwalk superstar? Check out the competition now hello Prof Karisiddappa, professor , DLIS, Karnatak univ; former president of ILA and president of IATLIS has been appointed as Dean in the university. he is one among few professors in LIS appointed as dean on behalf of the professionals and the teachers, I congratulate him. I wish him all the best and hope that he will be able to do some good work as usaual laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Chairman, Board of Studies, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) Vice President, Association of British Scholars(AP Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40-27682290(off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/modelsearch/*http://uk.news… Yahoo! Model Search - Could you be the next catwalk superstar? Check out the http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/modelsearch/*http://uk.news… competition now

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The Rise of Library 2.0
by Saiful Amin 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Do libraries matter? "The question of relevance is perhaps the biggest challenge facing libraries today. While there's no doubt that people value traditional library services, does the rise of Internet services, such as Google, Amazon and their like, present a huge challenge? "Let's face it. These internet-based services offer high quality, easy to use, methods for finding information. A person could easily be forgiven for believing that ordering a book from the comfort of their own home, and having it delivered straight to their door within just a few days, is less hassle than a trip to the local library. "With information now so freely available, particularly through the Internet, do libraries really matter? " ... the answer is a resounding yes. Libraries provide unique value. We believe that a list of links in a search engine, while useful, does not have the same value as the knowledge that a library can provide. "Reports of the library's demise have been greatly exaggerated then. Yet, the staggering success of sites such as Amazon and Google has shown that, to meet the expectations of the modern world, libraries do have to change quite dramatically." Read more: http://www.talis.com/downloads/white_papers/DoLibrariesMatter.pdf Best regards, Saiful -- Saiful Amin Information Specialist Edutech India 8 Khader Nawaz Khan Road Chennai 600006, India Tel: +91 44 2833 0999 GSM: +91 98407 76214 Fax: +91 44 2833 1777 www.edutechindia.com "Enhancing knowledge and skills for success, lifelong." Do libraries matter? "The question of relevance is perhaps the biggest challenge facing libraries today. While there's no doubt that people value traditional library services, does the rise of Internet services, such as Google, Amazon and their like, present a huge challenge? "Let's face it. These internet-based services offer high quality, easy to use, methods for finding information. A person could easily be forgiven for believing that ordering a book from the comfort of their own home, and having it delivered straight to their door within just a few days, is less hassle than a trip to the local library. "With information now so freely available, particularly through the Internet, do libraries really matter? " ... the answer is a resounding yes. Libraries provide unique value. We believe that a list of links in a search engine, while useful, does not have the same value as the knowledge that a library can provide. "Reports of the library's demise have been greatly exaggerated then. Yet, the staggering success of sites such as Amazon and Google has shown that, to meet the expectations of the modern world, libraries do have to change quite dramatically." Read more: http://www.talis.com/downloads/white_papers/DoLibrariesMatter.pdf http://www.talis.com/downloads/white_papers/DoLibrariesMatter.pdf Best regards, Saiful -- Saiful Amin Information Specialist Edutech India 8 Khader Nawaz Khan Road Chennai 600006, India Tel: +91 44 2833 0999 GSM: +91 98407 76214 Fax: +91 44 2833 1777 http://www.edutechindia.com www.edutechindia.com "Enhancing knowledge and skills for success, lifelong."

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Missing books
by mmslib＠udct.org 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Some of the measures we take in our library are outlined below 1. To do complete stock checking of a huge library (above 50,000 volumes) is not an easy task. In this connection please find a copy of Good offices committee rules which sounds appropriate.We are in the process of acquiring Autodata capturing device to do stock verification without closing the library as far as possible. 2. Loss of books by students/faculty needs to be replaced by the person who is instrumental for such an act. These can not be written off. Remarks must be made in the accession register as to who has lost and what number is assigned for the replaced book. 3. The library staff are considered responsible for collection,use, preservation, protection & maintenance of books .The librarian is expected to report to the library committee/director and find out ways and means to plug in abuse of literature, theft etc. and motivate the users in correct use of books. Alert staff is an asset to the library.However, it is unethical to penalise the library staff for the mischief played by the users of the library. Our library for instance, is open to readers from 8.30 A.M. to 8.30 P.M. and staff work on shifts.It is of utmost importance to give more attention to security measures & ensure that the losses are minimal. 4. Long overdue books , fine etc. are features in every library. For this we give regular reminders and try to recover the books before the person leaves. We also see that soon after verification period the users are stopped from taking further books until they clear their dues. In spite of deterrents we still have very few cases for which we find a solution at the library committee meeting . 5. So far we have not weeded out books of value, which are exhaustively used. Books like directories, yearbooks,annual reports which have temporary value are being listed and approval for withdrawal is sought from the senate. Being an Academic/Research library generally students have their own textbooks and multiple copies of books of temporary value are therefore not purchased.We have formulated ordinance for withdrawal of books and is yet to get a nod from the new senate 6. It is necessary to avoid obtaining books of unused nature. Healthy collection development policies like purchasing / accepting and accessioning books of value, analysing gift books before adding to library collection, would reduce this problem. Books that are old & need to be preserved ,but are not in a position to withstand the environmental conditions do exist in our library. They are being separated and we are converting them into CD-ROM. This process has to be done judiciously taking into consideration the copyright rules. Best wishes, Shantha Venkatesan. Senior Librarian Prof.M.M.Sharma Library Nathalal Parikh Marg, U.I.C.T.Matunga (East) Mumbai400 019 e-mail: mmslib(a)udct.org

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a problem in classification
by intekhab alam 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Dear Friends, According to DDC what should be the exact number for the subject "ORGANOSATIONAL BEHAVIOR" under 658 ? Please suggest.............. With regards *********************************************************** INTEKHAB ALAM SIDDIQUI (Asssistant Librarian) Allana Institute of Management Sciences Pune - 411 001 Mobile No. : 9890865605 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Dear Friends, According to DDC what should be the exact number for the subject "ORGANOSATIONAL BEHAVIOR" under 658 ? Please suggest.............. With regards *********************************************************** INTEKHAB ALAM SIDDIQUI (Asssistant Librarian) Allana Institute of Management Sciences Pune - 411 001 Mobile No. : 9890865605 http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=36035/*http://music.yahoo.c… Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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