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What is best about BL ?
by Mailing List Manager 30 Aug '04

30 Aug '04

Date: 25 Aug 2004 09:22:22 -0000 From: Rajesh K Patil <rajeshbcd(a)rediffmail.com> Dear All, Many academic, public and special Libraries have automated their operations over a period of time. Just like BL's they too have used LIBSYS. It would be interesting to know as to what is best about British Libraries ? Regards. Rajesh

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RE: [LIS-Forum] "First computerised library in country to be inaugurated"
by Mailing List Manager 30 Aug '04

30 Aug '04

From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Already Sathya and Vyasamoorthy have rightly pointed out that the Gandhinagar library IS NOT THE FIRST to computerise. A simple verification of facts was all that was needed. But then who cares for facts at a time when what matters is one has to SOMEHOW be seen as the first, truth be damned. But why this fetish about being first. All we want is libraries should serve the local communities in the best possible manner. They are not running a race competing with each other. All of them want to serve their clientele and we should hel them do that. Is there anything more we can ask for? Subbiah Arunachalam -----Original Message----- From: Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com [mailto:Vyasamoorthy@icicikp.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 24, 2004 2:27 PM To: prakash(a)inflibnet.ac.in; lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: RE: [LIS-Forum] "First computerised library in country to be inaugurated" Dear Sri Prakash, City Central Library, Hyderabad developed its OPAC containing around 3.6 lac titles (including branches) long ago....

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Journal enquiry
by Vrushali Rane 30 Aug '04

30 Aug '04

Dear All, Hi! Can anyone tell me where do I get the back issues ie from 1980-1993 of 'The Journal of Portfolio Management'. Your help in this regard will be highly appreciated. Thanks & Regards Vrushali Rane Librarian Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (Deemed University) V.L.Mehta Road, JVPD Scheme, Vile Parle(W), Mumbai 400056. Tel: 26134577/26183688/26143177 Fax:26114512 E-Mail:librarian@nmims.edu

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Forthcoming library event: PLANNER- 2004
by premchand 30 Aug '04

30 Aug '04

Dear professionals, INFLIBNET is organizing second convention i.e. PLANNER -2004 (Promotion of library Automation and Networking in North East Region.) at Imphal in collaboration with Manipur University, Imphal, during 4-5 November, 2004. The theme of PLANNER 2004 is: Content creation, access and management in networked environment. Sub themes of Convention are : 1 Digitization , Archiving and Indexing 2 Networking and Access 3 Content Management Last date for submission of paper is 18th Sep, 2004 We earnestly solicit your partnership, involvement and participation to make the above event a grand success. . Prem Chand INFLIBNET Centre

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About Bibliometry and the five laws of S. R. Ranghanathan
by Carlos Vílchez Román 27 Aug '04

27 Aug '04

Hi everybody, Sorry if this message has been posted before. My name is Carlos Vílchez-Román, a Peruvian librarian, faculty member of the Library and Information Science School of the Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos. I have finished a study about library and information science research in Peruvian universities, but I have some doubts with the theory framework, especially this: The bibliometric laws (Bradford, Zipf and Lotka) and the five laws of Ranghanatan could be considered part of the Lakatos' hard core? As you know, Imre Lakatos coined the term "scientific research programs", as a conceptual alternative to the Kuhn's paradigm. Since this topic is highly controversial I want to know different perspectives. Any information would be appreciated. Best regards, Carlos Vílchez-Román Peruvian Librarian --------------------------------------------------------------- Banco de Crédito BCP - Dedicados a hacerte la Banca más simple. Visita nuestra Banca por Internet http://www.viabcp.com ---------------------------------------------------------------

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A library for the spiritual-minded
by Vyasamoorthy＠icicikp.com 27 Aug '04

27 Aug '04

Please see the news item quoted below. Can someone from Chennai give me the correct address and cantact particulars of this library? Thanks. Vyasamoorthy, P ============================================================ http://newstodaynet.com/26aug/rf11.htm A library for the spiritual-minded NT Bureau Chennai, Aug 26: The Central Chinmaya Mission Trust has opened a library at Chinmaya Heritage Centre here with books on religion, vedanta and sacred scriptures of country for the benefit of the spiritual-minded. The library was inaugurated by Prof S P Thyagarajan, Vice Chancellor, University of Madras, in the presence of Swami Mitrananda, Acharya, Chinmaya Mission, Chennai. Books on philosophy, education, yoga, medidation, biography and auto-biography of great saints, philosophers and statesmen, self-discovery and development and other similar subjects are available there. The library has already received books from leading publishing houses including Sri Ramakrishna Math, Anandashram, Kanhangad (Kerala), Sri Aurobindo Ashram, Pondicherry, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Sri Gaudiya Math, Krishnamurti Foundation India, Sri Ramanashramam, Tiruvannamalai, Sadhu Vaswani Mission, Pune, Sri Satya Sai Publications Trust, Chennai, the Theosophical Publishing House and Yogoda Satsanga Society of India, Rachi. =======================sent by =============== Dr.P.Vyasamoorthy, Advisor, Virtual Information Centre, ICICI Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shameerpet Mandal, RR District, Hyderabad 500078 INDIA Email: vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Phone - Office: +91(40)23480053 Fax: +91(40)23480007 Phone Residence: +91(40)27846631

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FW: IEEE to Introduce New Browser Requirements in 2005
by Byrappa, Ananda (Research) 27 Aug '04

27 Aug '04

This may be of interest to you... Regards, Anand -----Original Message----- From: m.spada(a)ieee.org [mailto:m.spada@ieee.org] Sent: Friday, August 27, 2004 12:16 AM To: Byrappa, Ananda (Research) Subject: IEEE to Introduce New Browser Requirements in 2005 IEEE TO INTRODUCE NEW BROWSER REQUIREMENTS IN 2005 New Web browser requirements will go into effect in January 2005 to support a major upgrade of the IEEE Xplore (TM) online delivery system. The new requirements are based on IEEE Xplore usage statistics that indicate the most highly used browsers and browser compatibility with required elements of the new design. IEEE Xplore may not function if the requirements identified below are not followed. BASIC REQUIREMENTS - Internet browser - Connection to an Internet Service Provider - For best dial-up performance, a 56.6 or higher modem is recommended - Adobe® Acrobat Reader 5.X or higher - Direct parallel or LAN-attached printer with at least 300 dpi resolution - Compatible mouse PLATFORM AND BROWSER REQUIREMENTS > WINDOWS - Internet Explorer 5.X or higher - Netscape 7.X or higher - Opera 7.23 - Mozilla Firebird > MAC - Internet Explorer 5.2.3 - Netscape 7.1 > UNIX - Internet Explorer 5.X or higher - Netscape 7.X or higher OTHER REQUIREMENTS The following options must be enabled within the browser: - Cookies - JavaScript - CSS styles IEEE Xplore powers online subscriptions for IEEE members, as well as institutional online collections like the IEEE/IEE Electronic Library (IEL). The interface also enables access to more than 1,000,000 free technical-paper abstracts, as well as individual article purchases online. More than 900 current IEEE standards are also available through the interface. Please do not reply to this automated message. For more information, contact onlinesupport(a)ieee.orgMichael Spada ______________________________________________________________________________________ Ananda T Byrappa e-mail: ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com Whitney Knowledge Centre, GE Global Research Work: +91-80-25032618 DCom:8*9012618 John F. Welch Technology Center Fax: +91-80-28412114 Address: EPIP, Phase-II, Hoodi Village, Whitefield Rd., Bangalore 560066, INDIA

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TCA Review: "Project Euclid: Mathematics and Statistics Journals"
by Gerry Mckiernan 26 Aug '04

26 Aug '04

Colleagues/ I am pleased to announce the publication of my review of "Project Euclid: Mathematics and Statistics Journals" in _The Charleston Advisor_ (6:1) (July 2004): 24-31, 35-37). I'll self-archived a copy of the article at [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/ProjectEuclid.pdf ] "By providing current and forthcoming access to more than 30 significant mathematical and statistics journals within a common framework, Project Euclid has clearly realized its primary goal of addressing "the unique needs of independent and society journals through a collaborative partnership with scholarly publishers, professional societies, and academic libraries." Through its range of access and distribution plans and its associated varied subscription options, Project Euclid has achieved its goal of providing low cost access to its component journals." "In addition to providing free search and access to abstracts with article references, Project Euclid offers a variety of user-centered browse, search, and display functionalities ... . Enjoy! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Associate Professor and Science and Technology Librarian and Bibliographer Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu "In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." --- George Orwell [Eric Arthur Blair] (1903-1950) British author

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Web Feeds for Enhanced Governmental Information Services
by Gerry Mckiernan 26 Aug '04

26 Aug '04

Colleagues/ Once again I seek the Wisdom of the Web for recommendations of governmental information services that do/could/would benefit from the addition of general or specific Web feeds (e.g., RSS, Atom, etc.). For examples of libraries that offer enhanced services, please see _RSS(sm): Rich Site Services_, one of my latest registries available at [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/RSS.htm ] "_RSS(sm): Rich Site Services_ is a categorized registry of library services that are delivered or provided through RSS/XML, Atom, or other types of Web feeds. RSS is an initialism for RDF Site Summary / Rich Site Summary / Really Simple Syndication. In general, for each entry, the home institution library is listed, as is a hotlinked entry for the item. When available, a link to the feed, or an associated information page, is provided." For those new to Web Feeds, please See and Read Any and All items of potential interest the RSS(sm) General Bibliography at [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/GenBib.htm ] I am particularly interested in the *specific* information services offered by the following federal entities that might benefit from a WebFeed MakeOver [:-) : Library of Congress National Agricultural Library National Library of Education Defense Technical Information Center Air Force ,Army, Navy Executive Office of the President Governmental Printing Office (GPO) National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) National Science Foundation (NSF) National Technical Information Service (NTIS) Office of Scientific and Technical Information (OSTI) (Department of Energy) Smithsonian Institution U.S. Information Agency BTW: I am aware of the Most Excellent registry edited by Ray Mathews called _RSS in Government_ at [ http://www.rssgov.com/ ] Thanks in Advance!!! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Enhanced Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu "In times of universal deceit, telling the truth will be a revolutionary act." --- George Orwell [Eric Arthur Blair] (1903-1950) British author

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Position Announcement--Database Designer
by prafulla tv 25 Aug '04

25 Aug '04

Position Announcement NISC Export Services (NES) Private Limited invites applications for the position of DATABASE DESIGNER. NES and its affiliates together comprise one of the foremost database access, production and publishing companies in the world. NES�s 100+ database products, published online (BiblioLine) or on CD-ROM (NISC DISCover) and print, cover most areas of the universe of knowledge�arts & humanities, earth sciences, environment, social sciences, life sciences and technology. Based in Hyderabad, the successful candidate would be responsible for the design of various database products, using latest information and communication technologies. NES is looking for candidates who have a BLISc or MLISc or any other equivalent degree. In addition, the candidates should possess the ability to communicate in a formal, clear, empathetic and pleasant style, with excellent command of written and spoken English. Good typing skills are required as the working environment involves online computer use for access to offices worldwide. If you are not a resident of Hyderabad and are willing to relocate, please indicate that at the top of your resume. Apart from on-job training inputs, NES provides a comfortable, pleasant and enjoyable work environment with bright career prospects and exciting opportunities to realize one�s potentialities. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. NES considers applications from candidates who had appeared for examinations and awaiting announcement of results, Please submit a letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, phone numbers and email addresses of three references to: The Managing Director NISC Export Services Co. Pvt. Ltd. 3rd Floor, Ballad Estates, St. Ann�s Road, Tarnaka Hyderabad 500 017 Email: hrd(a)nisc.co.in Phone: +91 40 27001517 For more info about NISC, please visit www.nisc.com Applications are accepted until position is filled. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

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