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Indian Digitisation Activities
by Mailing List Manager 19 Jan '04

19 Jan '04

Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 17:02:58 +0530 (IST) From: I.R.N.Goudar <goudar(a)css.nal.res.in> Dear Professionals, I am in the process of collecting information on Digitisation activities and Digital Library Initiatives in India. The objects digitised could be documents(books, journals, reports, patents, standards, manuscripts in any form like paper, palm leaves, metal sheets, etc), audio, video, graphics, paintings, models, photos, etc. I have got some details about few activities and still I may not be aware of many. If your organisation has some activity, please send me the details immediately (not more than a page). If not and if you know any institution carrying out this activity, please reply even if it is 3-4 lines or at least inform me the details (contact person and address, telephone, e-mail address, etc). THIS INFORMATION IS REQUIRED VERY URGENTLY. I will post the consolidated summary later through LIS-Forum. Thanks in advance. Regards Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-5086081 Head, Information Centre for 91-80-5235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-5268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road http://www.icast.org.in/staff1.htm BANGALORE-560 017 India

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ePaper version of TOI
by Madhuresh 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Dear friends, This is to make you aware about the service started by Times of India newspaper. Now the ePaper version of TOI is available over the Net at http://epaper.timesofindia.com/ Through this epaper version, one can see exactly the same newspaper as it is published in hard copy and access all the city editions (Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, Lucknow and Hyderabad) along with the supplements for the current day and the past 6 days. Complete Newspaper can also be downloaded in PDF format. This value added service along with various personalization options is currently available freely. Later on they have the plan to offer this service at nominal rate of Rs. 50/ per month and the complete archive at Rs. 5000/ per month. Regards. Madhuresh Singhal Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited, Electronic City, phase II, Hosur Road, Bangalore 562 158 Phone 8521314-16 Ext.- 422 Mobile 98861 82822 Fax 852 6285 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com http://nettalk2.tripod.com/

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Can any such consortia be made?
by Madhuresh 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Dear Friends, See the news item "Libraries unite to strike digital gold for NZers" appears very recently at http://www.scoop.co.nz/mason/stories/ED0401/S00014.htm The news item says - ...... In a move that is the first of its kind in New Zealand, public, education, research and special libraries have joined together to buy collective access to tens of thousands of electronic resources that can be used by people from all parts of the country. ......... ..... "This collaborative venture also realises the vision of making information more easily available to a farmer in Southland, a student in Kerikeri, or a researcher in one of the large metropolitan areas," adds Ms Carnaby. "It's a great step for information democracy in this country." Primary, intermediate and high schools around the country will also have access to the resources, at no individual cost - the Ministry of Education is funding every school library in New Zealand to be a part of the group for the first year. ............... Can any such consortia be made in our own country for the general public? There may be many hurdles in doing so (no need to mention) but whether anyone thought of doing such things? One may also be interested in the title "How to Digitize Eight Million Books", an interview with Michael Keller, University Librarian, Director of Academic Information Resources, and Publisher of HighWire Press and the Stanford University Press. One can read it at http://www.honco.net/os/ Regards. Madhuresh Singhal Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited, Electronic City, phase II, Hosur Road, Bangalore 562 158 Phone 8521314-16 Ext.- 422 Mobile 98861 82822 Fax 852 6285 E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com http://nettalk2.tripod.com/

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MOVIE ORGANIZER &BOOK ORGANIZER( freeware tools)
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 07:05:09 +0000 (GMT) From: "[iso-8859-1] mallikarjuna chenna" <hbmallikarjuna(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Professionals! Here some tools for Movie & small libraries. You can download from this site free of cost.(FREEWARE) MOVIE ORGANIZER &BOOK ORGANIZER( freeware tools) MOVIE ORGANIZER Movie Organizer is fully integrated with MOOD, the Movie Organizer Online Database. When you add a movie to your collection you will be able to search MOOD for information which will be downloaded from the net and filled in automatically. You can also upload data to MOOD if you find that something is missing. Software Requirements: Movie Organizer can be run on Windows 9x/NT/2000/Me/XP. Movie Organizer features MOOD Movie Organizer is fully integrated with MOOD, the Movie Organizer Online Database. When you add a movie to your collection you will be able to search MOOD for information which will be downloaded from the net and filled in automatically. You can also upload data to MOOD if you find that something is missing. Advanced search and fast search These two search options makes Movie Organizer both powerful and easy to use. Search on any field in any combination. Sorting Your movie list can be sorted in any possible way. You can even combine sortings by first clicking on one field and then on another, and so on. And it's easy, you only have to click on the column header for the field you want to sort. Print Wizard The Print Wizard gives you very flexible reports. You have the following pr! inting features: * Select exactly what movies to print. * Select any field that is visible in the movie list. * Arrange the fields on your printout as you wish. * Select how many fields you want on your printout. * Select the size of the fields on your printout. * Sort the movies on your printout in any possible way. * Change caption, etc. CSV Import Wizard A very flexible import function. You can assign any CSV-field to any Movie Organizer field. Export to XML or CSV IMDb search Search the International Movie Database (IMDb) for information regarding your FOR DOWLOAD: http://www.movieorganizer.com/download.asp BOOK ORGANIZER: Book Organizer is a very useful program to organize books for small libraries view full details: http://www.bookorganizer.com/

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INTERESTING ARTICLE
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2004 04:26:59 +0000 (GMT) From: "[iso-8859-1] mallikarjuna chenna" <hbmallikarjuna(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear professionals: For the first study of its kind (led by Roger Schonfeld of Ithaka)<?xml:namespac Regarding the comparative costs of handling, in a library, of print vs. Electronic journals over time, and for some surprises as well as Enlightenment, see the just published D-Lib here: http://www.dlib.org/dlib/january04/schonfeld/01schonfeld.html C.MALLIKARJUNA, ISEC LIBRARY, INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL ECONOMIC CHANGE NAGARABHAVI BANGALORE-560 079. Office:080+3215468 EXT-301 Mobile:080+36757228

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FW: RRC Annual Convention
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 08:26:09 +0530 From: Ratnakar Aspari <aspari_r(a)hotmail.com> For kind circulation on Lis-Forum Ratnakar _____________________________________ Subject: RRC Annual Convention Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:29:49 +0500 (GMT+0500) RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE, New Delhi Cordially invites you to X Annual Convention at the Tagore Hall, I Floor, Tutorial Building, Department of Library and Information Science University of Delhi, Delhi - 110 007 On January 31, 2004 Saturday at 10.00 A M There will be a Panel Discussion on "CHANGING ROLE MODEL OF LIS PROFESIONALS IN DIGITAL ERA" SUBHASH DESHMUKH

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Searching Vendor for Large Format Color Photocopying
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 17:51:38 +0530 From: Samdarshi Pali <Samdarshi.Pali(a)relianceinfo.com> I am searching parties willing to do the Large Format Color Duplication at Mumbai/Navi Mumbai. This duplication work involve A0/A1 drawings for our Engineering Document Repository. I will be very thankful if anyone could help me in this matter. Regards Samdarshi Pali

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OAI Service Providers: SciTech and SocSciences and Humanities
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 09:47:06 -0600 From: Gerry Mckiernan <gerrymck(a)iastate.edu> OAI Service Providers: SciTech and SocSciences and Humanities I am pleased to announce the availability of two recently-published articles that profile various Open Archives Initiative Service Providers: Gerry McKiernan. "Open Archives Initiative Service Providers. Part I: Science and Technology," _Library Hi Tech News_ 20 no. 9: (November 2003): 30-38. [http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/OAI-SP-I.pdf ] AND Gerry McKiernan. "Open Archives Initiative Service Providers. Part II: Social Sciences and Humanities," _Library Hi Tech News_ 20 no. 10: (December 2003): 24-31. [http://www.public.iastate.edu/~gerrymck/OAI-SP-II.pdf] Enjoy! /Gerry Gerry McKiernan Latte-drinking, Sushi-eating, Volvo-driving, New York Times-reading, Left-Wing Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu

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Can I get the full text of article?
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 16:34:20 +0530 From: Shivendra Singh <shivendra(a)niper.ac.in> Dear friends, Can I get the full text of article? A Mild and Efficient Method for Racemization of alpha-Amino Esters by U. Ramachandran, S. Kumar and H. P. S. Chawla. Volume 35, 1-637 (2003) 616-620. Published in Organic Preparations and Procedures International The New Journal for Organic Synthesis Thanks and regards, Shivendra Singh Electronic Information Retrieval System National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, Govt. of India Sector-67, SAS Nagar (Mohali) - 160062 Phone: 91-172-2214683/87 Ext: 2017 Fax: 91-172-2214692 Mob:: 9815526163 http://sshivendra.tripod.com

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Web Enhanced Training Programme on WINISIS
by Mailing List Manager 16 Jan '04

16 Jan '04

Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2004 10:51:13 +0000 From: Uma Kanjilal <uma_kanjilal(a)hotmail.com> Web Enhanced Training Programme on WINISIS<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> IGNOU-DSIR Initiative (http://www.winisis.ignou.ac.in) January 23- <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" />February 22, 2004 Introduction: A pilot project of Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) and Department of Scientific and Industrial Research (DSIR) to develop a methodology for delivery of training programmes through e-learning mode taking WINISIS as an example. WINISIS is one of the most widely used information retrieval packages used for development of databases in library and information centres throughout the world. The training programme developed envisages delivery in both online as well as CD versions, providing multimedia based self-learning material with synchronous and asynchronous online interactive environment. The purpose of this training programme is to collect feedback from the participants about the effectiveness of the e-learning courseware. Objectives: The focus of the programme is to: � provide opportunity of learning the WINISIS package to those who are not able to do so otherwise; � facilitate self-learning through multimedia courseware; and � stimulate learning through online interaction with experts and peer group. Target Audience: The Programme is meant for: � LIS students minimum at degree level � LIS working professionals � LIS teachers This programme is at the beginners level. The advanced learners need not apply. The programme is available for both Indian and International participants especially from the SAARC and ASEAN countries. Course Structure The entire course content is divided into eleven modules. Each module contains reading material, slide shows, videos, e-tutorials and quiz. Some of the modules also have facility for hands on practice through simulation. Progress from one module to the next will depend on the successful completion of each module by self assessment tests. Modules Module 1 Database Concepts Module 2 Introduction to CDS/ISIS and WINISIS Module 3 WINISIS Installation Module 4 Menus and Dialog boxes in WINISIS Module 5 Database Design Module 6 Content Creation and Indexing Module 7 Information Retrieval Module 8 Formatting Language Module 9 Sorting and Printing Module 10 Database Conversion and Utilities Module 11 Web Enabled WINISIS Project Work (for final evaluation) The entire programme is required to be completed in 80 hours spread over a month�s time. Delivery Mechanism: The programme is designed in a manner that can cater to both category of users, those having unlimited as well as limited access to the Internet. The CD will contain the multimedia self-learning material whereas the Web will be used for the purpose of interaction both in a synchronous as well as asynchronous mode. Key features of the content delivery are: � Controlled Multimedia Components � Self Evaluation with Feedback � Interactive Learning Forum like Bulletin Board, E-mail, Chat sessions. � Additional Features like Calendar, Glossary, Related links, FAQs etc. � Online Project Evaluation How to Apply: Those desirous of participating in the training programme are requested to visit the training web site at http://www.winisis.ignou.ac.in for registration. Last date for registration is January 21, 2004. Only hundred participants will be registered on first-come first-serve basis. However, ten percent reservation is there for international participants. Selected participants will be informed through e-mail by January 22, 2004. Course Fee: Free Contact Person: Dr. Uma Kanjilal Project Coordinator (IGNOU-DSIR Project) & Reader, Library & Information Science Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi, New Delhi Pin- 110 068 Phone: +91 11 26961845 Fax: +91 11 26961845 e-mail: ukanjilal(a)ignou.ac.in ======================================================== Dr. (Ms) Uma Kanjilal Reader, Faculty of Library & Information Science Indira Gandhi National Open University ( IGNOU) New Delhi 110 067 E-mail:uma_kanjilal@hotmail.com ========================================================

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