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WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING DIGITAL LIBRARY USING DSPACE- 28 JUNE TO 2 JULY 2004
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 19:23:26 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> DEAR PROFESSIONAL FRIENDS, THE DEPT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY IS ORGANISING A WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING DIGITAL LIBRARY DURING JUNE 28 TO JULY 2, 2004. THE PROFESSIONALS INTENDING TO JOIN THE WORKSHOP MAY SEND THE APPLICATIONS ON OR BEFORE 22 JUNE 2004 ALONG WITH THE REGISTRATION FEE. THE COMPLETE DETAILS OF THE WORKSHOP ARE AS FOLLOWS (THE ATTACHMENT IS BROCHURE, WHICH MAY BE DOWNLOADED FOR USE. N.LAXMAN RAO WORKSHOP on DEVELOPING A DIGITAL LIBRARY USING DSPACE June 28 July 2, 2004 Organized by Dept. of Library & Information Science Osmania University, HYDERBAD 500 007 In collaboration with INFLIBNET Centre (UGC) Ahmedabad- 380 009 About the Workshop: The present day libraries are extensively using the Information Technology for information management. As part of storage and access of digital information, the libraries are developing their own digital librararies. There are a number of free software available for developing digital libraries and Dspace (http://www.dspace.org) is one of the most popular software developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs. DSpace is a digital asset management system. It helps create, index and retrieve various forms of digital content. Dspace is adaptable to different community needs. Interoperability between systems is built-in and it adheres to international standards for metadata. This workshop is planned to meet the growing interest in Developing a Digital Libraries especially using DSpace by various LIS professionals. LDL: Librarians Digital Library is the outcome of successful launching of a Digital Library using the Dspace by DRTC (https://drtc.isibang.ac.in) The workshop is aimed at encouraging the LIS Professionals to build their own institutional digital libraries and repositories. DSpace: Dspace is an open source software and is freely downloadable from http://www.dspace.org o Submission facility allows scientists and researchers to upload digital documents from anywhere in the world o Workflow feature allows moderation of the submitted documents o Uses persistent handles o Conforms to the standards like Dublin Core and OAI-PMH v.2.0 o Security can be built at various levels to effect restricted access o Indian Language based digital libraries can be built as it conforms to the UNICODE standard Looking at the support, development and the features of the software, the Dspace is chosen for providing hands-on-experience to the participants in developing their personal or Institutional digital library. Objectives: 1. To provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts 2. To offer hands on experience in using Dspace Software 3. To encourage the participants in developing their own Institutional Digital Libraries. The topics to be covered in the Workshop: 1) Overview of DSpace 2) Installation of DSpace 3) DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors 4) Lucene Search Engine 5) DSpace Administration 6) Dublin Core 7) OAI-PMH 8) Persistent Handles 9) DSpace Customization 10) Unicode and Indian Languages There will be twenty sessions in workshop which include lectures, demonstration and practice on the topics mentioned above. The Lab facilities are made available for practice to the participants during extended hours. The Resource persons are drawn from: DRTC, INFLIBNET and Osmania University. Target Participants: Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. The Workshop is confined to limited number of participants. Registration: Rs.5,000/- per participant The DD / Cash payable in favour of The Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, payable at Hyderabad. The Registration Fee includes: Workshop Kit (Workshop Volume, Dspace Software) Working Lunch / Tea Accommodation: The Guest House / Hotel Accommodation will be arranged on payment. About the Dept. of Library & Information Science: The Department was established in 1959. At present the Department is offering BLISc, MLISc, M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes. It is well equipped with a Computer Lab and Seminary Library. The Department had earlier organized several National and International Conferences / Seminars / workshops covering various facets of Library and Information Science. Earlier it had organized Workshop on Digitization of Print Materials successfully. During March 2004, the Department had organized a two-day National Seminar on Library Consortia. INFLIBNET Centre: INFLIBNET Centre is an autonomous Inter-university Centre of the University Grants Commission. It is involved in creating infrastructure for sharing information among academic and research community of the country. Its major activities include training of LIS professionals, creation of national databases, software development etc. Presently it is involved in two major projects viz. UGC Infonet ( interconnecting about 180 universities in a wide area network) and e-journal subscription to universities in consortium mode Coordinator: Dr. N. Laxman Rao Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science Osmania University, Hyderabad 500 007. Telephone: 040-27682290 (off) 040-27171565 (resi) 040-56547599 (Mob) E-mail: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com Director: Dr. ARD Prasad, Associate Professor, DRTC BANGALORE. Phone: 080-28516528 (res) 080-28483002 ext 496 (off) Email: ardprasad(a)hotmail.com Registration Form 1) Name 2) Designation: 3) Address: 4) Telephone Number: Office: _____________ Res: ___________ Mobile: ____________ E-mail: 5) Are you using IT in your Library: (Yes/ No) 6) Participants knowledge about the Digital Library: (Good / Satisfactory). 7) Does your Organization has Internet Connectivity: (Yes / No) 8) Do you have any plans to develop a Digital Library: (Yes / No) 9) Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? (Yes / No) 10) Payment Details Demand Draft / Cash DD No: Bank: Branch: Amount: Date: ===== Prof.N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS). Ph:+91-40-27171565 (res): +91-40- 27682290 (off) 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Digital Atlas
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

Date: Mon, 31 May 2004 10:31:14 +0530 From: Samdarshi Pali <Samdarshi.Pali(a)relianceinfo.com> Dear Mukesh There two excellent commercial software available at http://www.motherplanet.net/ for digital atlas and maps. They have high resolution satellite imagery (1km resolution) and shaded relief topographic imagery with kinds of map layers such as political boundaries, coastlines, rivers, lake and island boundaries, 267 countries and regions, 40000+ ranked cities, 15000+ islands, and 1700+ noteworthy historical earthquakes since 1980 into a fantastic 3D earth globe. 30 day trial versions are available for both the software as large downloads - 97MB & 187MB size respectively. You will need highspeed/broadband connection to download them. Regards Samdarshi Pali

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Vacany notifications
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

Date: 30 May 2004 06:58:41 -0000 From: Rajesh K Patil <rajeshbcd(a)rediffmail.com> � Hi, It would be appreciated if Librarian's who advertise Vacancies on this forum provide some information about the activities of the Organization and/or the URL. Some rough idea about the Compensation package being offered also needs to be provided. By doing so they would be proving that their Organization will not be exploiting fellow library professionals. Further, Candidates will be spared the agony of applying, attending interviews and discovering that the wage offered is a pittance. Not to mention the anxiety associated with the whole process. We are aware that many Private Institutions these days are looking for the 'BEST CANDIDATE' who is willing to accept the 'LOWEST SALARY'. They should also ensure that the e-mail address provided for receiving CVs must be valid. The Yahoo address (padmavathit2 at yahoo.com) provided by our colleague in IACT has permanent errors. Let us help each other in maintaining the dignity of the Profession by dissuading exploiter's making hay through our Forum. Regards. Rajesh K Patil

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response to an article in BMJ
by Mailing List Manager 01 Jun '04

01 Jun '04

Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 18:38:54 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Friends: Here is a short response to an article in BMJ. About HINARI and OA. http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/eletters/328/7449/1190#60617 Best wishes. Arun

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Digital Atlas
by Mailing List Manager 29 May '04

29 May '04

Date: Fri, 28 May 2004 13:46:53 +0530 From: Jeetender Chandna <vicky(a)irft.org> Dear Mukesh You can check-out Microsoft's Encarta which includes an indepth atlas. Although this atlas is generic and may not fulfil advanced functions of Interactivity, it still is quite powerful in its mappings of the world. Regards Jeetender "Vicky" Chandna Coordinator Information Systems ------------------------------------------ INTERNATIONAL RESOURCES FOR FAIRER TRADE Sona Udyog Industrial Estate Unit No.7, Parsi Panchayat Road Andheri (E), Mumbai 400069 INDIA ------------------------------------------ Tel: (91-22) 2835 2811 / 2823 5246 Fax: (91-22) 2823 5245 Email: vicky(a)irft.org Website: http://www.irft.org ------------------------------------------

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Opening at iACT-Bangalore
by Mailing List Manager 28 May '04

28 May '04

padmavathi t padmavathit2yahoo.com Thu May 27 11:09:18 IST 2004 Dear All, There is an immediate requirement for the position of Librarian at International Academy for Creative Teaching, Bangalore. Qualification/ Job Requirements: Degree with MLISC in library & information science,3-5 years work experience. Preference will be given for candidates with good exposure to IT. The job will involve: 1. Library operations 2. Web administration 3. Resourcing information for the faculty 4. Knowledge of publishing 5. Good knowlege of MS-Office, net surfing skills. Interested candidates can send in your updated CV to me (padmavathit at jaingroup.info or get in touch at the following tel nos. immediately. 23545246/48 Regards Padmavathi iACT

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availability of a title
by Mailing List Manager 28 May '04

28 May '04

I need to know the availability in any library in Mumbai, of the title 'Life : science of Biology"- 6th ed.- c2001 Do guide, Thanks, Mrs. Vaishnav (Consulting Librarian, Godrej, Vikhroli,Mumbai)

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Advertisement. of the post -- Dy. Librarian at IIM, Lucknow- please see the attachment (fwd)
by Mailing List Manager 28 May '04

28 May '04

Date: Wed, 26 May 2004 19:08:12 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> hello friends please see the details below regarding the advertisement of the post--Deputy Librarian at IIM, Lucknow laxman rao Indian Institute of Management Lucknow invites applications for the post of Dy. Librarian in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-325-15200/-. Essential Qualifications: The applicant should be possessing :(a) First or second class M.A / M.Sc / M.Com plus a first or second class B. Lib. Sc. or diploma in Library Science. The degree of M. Lib. Sc. being a preferential qualification.(b) At least 7 years experience as librarian or of working in a responsible professional capacity in a library(c) Preference will be given to the applicants who have been associated with the development of libraries in technical subjects and also who have sound and practical knowledge/experience of computer application in the management of a modern library in a highly automated, integrated, and networked environment.Note:1. The reservation criteria and the percentage thereof for SC/ST, OBC and Physically Handicapped/Ex-servicemen will be as per current Central Govt. Orders. Applicants are required to attach the necessary certificates in this regard as prescribed by the Govt. of India.2. Post carries Dearness Allowance and other allowances as applicable to Central Government employees.3. Persons working in Government/Semi-Government/Public Sector Undertakings etc, should send their applications either through PROPER CHANNEL or should furnish a NO OBJECTION CERTIFICATE at the time of interview.4. Candidates called for interview will be paid 2-tier AC to and fro railway fare by the shortest route.How to apply:Please send the detailed resume containing name, father's name, date of birth, qualification, experience etc alongwith attested photocopies of certificates of educational qualifications and a recent passport size photograph pasted on the application. Applications should be sent within a week from the date of this advertisement to:Lucknow DIRECTOR26.05.2004 INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT PRABANDH NAGAR, OFF SITAPUR ROADLUCKNOW - 226 013

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DRTC colloquium on Content Management
by Mailing List Manager 28 May '04

28 May '04

Date: 26 May 2004 18:44:49 -0000 From: ravi inder <elibrarian(a)rediffmail.com> � INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Banglore-560059 DRTC Colloquium On CONTENT MANAGEMENT ABSTRACT The present world is denoted as the world of Digital resources and communication. A revolution has been made in information environment due to digital technology. Digital content forms the base of digital environment and it is the essential part of web, internet, multimedia and specially digital library technology. Various standards, tools and methods have been developed for better resource management, information retrieval, storage and transmission in the Digital world. This colloquium is an attempt to focus on various issues, formats, standards and organization of digital content. SPEAKERS TOPICS 1. P.Ravinder : Overview of Content Management. 2. Rajesh Mishra : Content Formats and Digital Archiving 3. Sarandha singh : Content Organization 4. Rashid Hussain : Content Issues and Challenges 5. Amith Jha : Standards for Content Management All are cordially invited Dr.Devika P. Madalli Colloquium Coordinator

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NewGenLib: Presentation and demo today (28th May)
by Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 28 May '04

28 May '04

Dear All Reminder about today's programme at NCSI. Regards T.B. Rajashekar NCSI, IISc -----Original Message----- From: ncsi-net-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:ncsi-net-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 11:47 AM To: Ncsistaff; Trainees03; Ncsi-Net@Ncsi. Iisc. Ernet. In Subject: [Ncsi-net] FW: [LIS-Forum] Invitation FYI -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Mailing List Manager Sent: Monday, May 24, 2004 11:59 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Invitation Date: Thu, 20 May 2004 12:11:14 +0530 From: Srels <srels(a)blr.vsnl.net.in> Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore and National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in association with Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management, Secunderabad cordially invite you to the demonstration of NewGenLib, A WEB-BASED LIBRARY AUTOMATION & NETWORKING SOFTWARE developed as an initiative of the Kesavan Institute by Mr. L.J. Haravu Trustee, Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management at 6.00 p.m. on Friday 28th May 2004 at NCSI Auditorium, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore RSVP: 080 - 23305109 (Prasad) 23092511 (Rajashekar) _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum _______________________________________________ Ncsi-net mailing list Ncsi-net(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/ncsi-net

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