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Goa Academic Library Network
by Mailing List Manager 14 Jun '04

14 Jun '04

Date: Sun, 13 Jun 2004 14:49:30 +0530 (IST) From: Goa Academic Library Network <goalnet(a)unigoa.ac.in> Dear Friends, I am happy to let members of this list know that Goa University Library has created an academic library network consisting of Goa University library and other college libraries in Goa who are willing to join the network by using NewGenLib Library networking Software. Members are already probably aware that NewGenLib is the joint effort between the Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (http://www.kiikm.org/) And a software company, Verus Solutions Pvt., Ltd., both in Hyderabad. Details of NewGenLib and its features can be seen at its web site, http://www.newgenlib.com/. The Goa Academic library networks union database OPAC is now accessible at http://goalnet.unigoa.ac.in/ and I welcome members of this list to access our OPAC. However, all the links are not yet functional. However link to the goalnet database is functional. I would like to highlight some of the useful features of the OPAC. ·Member libraries can locate their databases online through their dialup connectivity. ·The member library users can find their library online and do their transactions also online. ·The member libraries can only upload/download their transactions/data end of the day through a dial up connection. ·Users can access all the libraries collection by searching Union catalogue. ·Rest of the libraries in the country and outside the country can access the union catalogue of all the libraries in Goa. ·Lastly, member libraries need not prepare the database for the books already entered by any libraries in the network. They can copy-paste as facilitated by the software. We can even download the records from the Library of Congress without any problem and paste them to our database and add our accession number. I request all of you to kindly access the network and give your valuable suggestions to the following e-mail address: goalnet(a)unigoa.ac.in Thanks, Konnur. Dr.P.V.Konnur, Co-ordinator, Goa Academic Library Network, Goa University Library, Taleigao Plateau, Goa-403 206 Phone: 0832-2456031

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IASLIC Study Circle on 17th June, 2004
by Mailing List Manager 14 Jun '04

14 Jun '04

Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 17:27:21 +0530 From: Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty <akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in> For circulation pl. INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (I A S L I C)P-291 C I T Scheme, No.6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054Tel : 2352 – 9651 / e-mail : iaslic(a)vsnl.net, url: http://www.iaslic.org N O T I C E 275th IASLIC STUDY CIRCLE MEETING TOPIC : INFORMATION SUPPORT FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT WITH REFERENCE TO RURAL DEVELOPMENT SPEAKER : Prof. Pulakesh Maity, Economic Research Unit, Indian Statistical Institute 203, B.T. Road, Kolkata 108 CHAIRPERSON : Shri Alok Kumar Mukhopadhyay, IAS Director, State Institute of Panchayats & Rural Development, Kalyani Venue : IASLIC Seminar Room, Kolkata Date & Time : Thursday, 17th June, 2004 at 6-30 p.m. You are cordially invited to attend the meeting along with your colleagues. (Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty) Secretary, IASLIC Study Circle akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA MAIN CAMPUS : 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA PH : 91-33-2350 2402/03, 6619,6702 FAX : 91-33-2350 6790 CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH : 91-33-2337 9544, 9416, 9219 FAX : 91-33-2334 3886 Ph (Res) : 33-2672 1192, 3892 E-MAIL : akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in, arunchkr(a)vsnl.net.in, c_arunk(a)hotmail.com

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INDEST-NCSI workshop on Institutional Repositories, 27-29 July 2004
by Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11 Jun '04

11 Jun '04

Dear Members NCSI will be organizing the workshop "INDEST-NCSI workshop on Institutional Repositories" in IISc, Bangalore, during 27-29 July 2004. The workshop is aimed at setting up inter-operable e-print archives at core INDEST consortium member institutions http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/) covering Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT's), Indian Institutes of Management (IIM's), and National Institutes of Technology (NIT's - earlier Regional Engineering Colleges), apart from IISc. These institutions together account for significant portion of research output from India. Institutional repositories should help us in improving the visibility and impact of research done in these institutions. This effort is an extension of the initial focus of the INDEST consortium to provide licensed/shared access to a large number of e-journals and databases. You will find more details of the workshop on the INDEST website mentioned above (first item in 'What's New' box). This is for your kind information. Regards Rajashekar ------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Associate Chairman Tel: +91-80-23600271, 23601427 National Centre for Science Fax: +91-80-23601426, 23600683 Information (NCSI) E-Mail: raja(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Indian Institute of Science URL: http://144.16.72.189/raja/ BANGALORE-560012 (India) ------------------------------------------------------------- SciGate: http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/ The IISc Science Information Portal

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RE: [LIS-Forum] free online reading (www.nap.edu)
by Mailing List Manager 11 Jun '04

11 Jun '04

Date: Fri, 11 Jun 2004 10:26:15 +0530 From: VYASAMOORTHY /IKP/HYD <Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com> Excellent source for many technical books. much of it free for online reading. You must have a look at the beta "Discovery Engine" provided in this site. I strongly recommend Librarians to 'study' it. Thanks Mukesh for your message. Vyasamoorthy, P =============== -----Original Message----- Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:27:53 +0530 From: ++ Mukesh Anand ++ <mukesh(a)monitorinfo.com> Dear Professionals, It is to remind/inform you that all the full texts of all National Academies Press books are available for free online reading at the NAP website (www.nap.edu) And if you decide you want to buy a copy, all books can be ordered through the NAP site at 10% off the list price. Many NAP book can now be purchased as searchable PDF files. You have the choice of buying either the whole book or individual chapters. The prices are low - and delivery is immediate! For the best value, you can buy the hard copy book along with the PDF file and save significantly. Visit NAP website and see which option is right for you. Happy Reading Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services http://www.monitorinfo.com _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Explore Google with MoreGoogle
by Shyam Prasad pujar 11 Jun '04

11 Jun '04

Dear Members, Install 'MoreGoogle' tiny program on your system, which will enable added features to your Google searches like thumbnail of sites, site info, etc. Works best only with Internet Explorer. It is an API for Google. Download it from: http://www.moregoogle.com Regards, S.M. Pujar ********************************************************************** Shamprasad M. Pujar Assistant Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen. Vaidya Marg, Film City Road Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065 India %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% * Phone: (022) 28400919-21 Extn: 514 * * Fax: (022) 28402752 * * E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in * * URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in * %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%

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free online reading
by Mailing List Manager 10 Jun '04

10 Jun '04

Date: Thu, 10 Jun 2004 17:27:53 +0530 From: ++ Mukesh Anand ++ <mukesh(a)monitorinfo.com> Dear Professionals, It is to remind/inform you that all the full texts of all National Academies Press books are available for free online reading at the NAP website (www.nap.edu) And if you decide you want to buy a copy, all books can be ordered through the NAP site at 10% off the list price. Many NAP book can now be purchased as searchable PDF files. You have the choice of buying either the whole book or individual chapters. The prices are low - and delivery is immediate! For the best value, you can buy the hard copy book along with the PDF file and save significantly. Visit NAP website and see which option is right for you. Happy Reading Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing Monitor Information Services http://www.monitorinfo.com

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ALIC2004 Bangkok Conference (fwd)
by Shyam Prasad pujar 10 Jun '04

10 Jun '04

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 22:32:35 +0700 (ICT) From: Pensri Guaysuwan <iflaroao(a)tu.ac.th> To: rscao-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr, ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Subject: ALIC2004 Bangkok Conference (fwd) NEWS RELEASE June 2004, Bangkok The 1st biannual ASIAN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CONFERENCE (ALIC2004) <http://www.alic2004.org/>www.alic2004.org is being organizing by the Thai Library Association and Asia Library News, to be held at the 5-star Dusit Thani Hotel, Bangkok, <http://www.dusit.com/>www.dusit.com from November 21 to November 24, 2004. ALIC2004 is supported by UNESCO and IFLA. The main objectives of the conference are to promote library and information services throughout the Asia-Pacific region in a rapidly changing digital and knowledge-based social environment, to address various issues that affect the library and information profession, and to provide a forum for librarians from the region and elsewhere to network and exchange ideas. A panel of more than 25 distinguished information professionals and experts from various countries in the region will address the audience during the three-day conference. Current and timely topics include: the changing role of library and information professionals; information access and copyrights; collection development in the digital age; e-resources versus print resources; ICT for library and information services; digital libraries development in the Asia-Pacific countries etc. There will also be abundant opportunities for informal networking during lunches, coffee breaks, the welcome reception, and library and cultural tours. An exhibition of books, library products and services will be held simultaneously at the conference for participants to learn about the new products and services available in the library and publishing world. This conference is opened to all interested parties including librarians, information professionals, educators, publishers, distributors and vendors. For general information and details of the conference, please see Website: <http://www.alic2004.org/>www.alic2004.org Online registrations are accepted now by submitting the filled-out registration form along with payment of registration fee. Jaffee Yee Organizing Committee Chair ALIC2004 Bangkok ICADL2005 Bangkok Publisher, Editor-in-Chief ASIA LIBRARY NEWS, DIGITAL LIBRARY ASIA Tel: 66-2-722 0548 Fax: 66-2-722 0549 E-mail: <mailto:jyee@pacific.net.th>jyee(a)pacific.net.th <mailto:jaffee@alic2004.org>jaffee(a)alic2004.org Website: <http://www.alic2004.org/>www.alic2004.org www.icadl2005Bangkok.org Khunying Maenmas Chavalit ALIC2004 Organizing Committee Co-Chair Conference Co-Chair ICADL2005 President THAI LIBRARY ASSOCIATION SEAMEO-SPAFA Library Tel: 66-2-280 4022-9 Ext 129 Fax: 66-2-628 5361 E-mail: <mailto:maenmas@seameo-spafa.org>maenmas(a)seameo-spafa.org <mailto:wanpen@seameo-spafa.org>wanpen<mailto:wanpen@seameo-spafa.org>@seameo-spafa.org

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Use of RSS in Bibliographic/Abstract Databases?
by Mailing List Manager 10 Jun '04

10 Jun '04

Date: Wed, 09 Jun 2004 11:13:08 -0500 From: Gerry Mckiernan <gerrymck(a)iastate.edu> _Use of RSS in Bibliographic/Abstract Databases_? I am greatly interested in learning of ANY and ALL bibliographic/abstract databases that offer RSS feeds. Such feeds might offer current search results, or automatic updates for a saved search strategy. I would be interested in any current operational systems, working prototypes, or projects under consideration. For examples of other library-related uses of RSS, please see my latest registry_RSS(sm): Rich Site Services_ [ http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/RSS.htm ] BTW: Thanks to all for their nominations for _RSS(sm)_. Although still quite limited, it has nearly doubled in size from its establishment on Sunday, June 6 ! [ http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/archive/0406/0048.html ] Regards, Gerry McKiernan Working Librarian Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck(a)iastate.edu

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Information Literacy
by Mailing List Manager 09 Jun '04

09 Jun '04

Date: Tue, 8 Jun 2004 21:44:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Anil Kumar <anil67(a)yahoo.com> Dear All, Are there any Information Literacy modules developed for students of higher education in India? Regards H Anil Kumar Nirma University Ahmedabad

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Brochure : National Seminar on Digitization : Practical Experiences
by Srels 08 Jun '04

08 Jun '04

Dear Sir, Please arrange to announce the following seminar announcement for the benefit of the members : Thanks. Dr. K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, Upstairs, 42nd Cross III Block, Rajajinagar BANGALORE 560 010. Ph: 23305109 ; E-mail : srels(a)vsnl.com ; ************** Seminar Announcement: NATIONAL SEMINAR ON DIGITIZATION: PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES. and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT LECTURES (2004) Objectives of the Seminar : Digitization is currently a buzz word. A variety of institutions (libraries, information and documentation centres, and other corporate bodies) have been digitizing documents of various kinds (text, manuscript, and image) on different media. The purpose includes development of databases and/or archival resources, to preserve, access, retrieve and disseminate information and documents. Digitization may also form the basis for creating products such as learning/teaching packages. A variety of software and techniques are being used. Some of the efforts have been successful while others have not been so. Nevertheless, many institutions are interested in digitization, and wish to learn from the experiences of those who have already undertaken digitization. An objective of this Seminar is to bring together for exchange of ideas those with experience in and those who have plans for, digitization. Papers are invited on practical experiences and case studies on the following aspects, but not exclusive of other aspects: 1.Use and evaluation of software and techniques for digitization (text, manuscript, image, sound, etc.) 2. Special aspects of digitization for archiving and preservation. 3.Classification, cataloguing and indexing methods, tools and techniques. Standards, meta-data, authority files, vocabulary control etc. 4. Searching, retrieval, and user-interfaces. 5. Copyright and other intellectual property issues. 6. Management, economics, and costs. 7. Handling non-Roman Scripts. Authors are requested to focus on practical experiences with digitization. The final paper should not exceed 5,000 (five thousand) words or 15 pages including figures, tables and annexes. An extended abstract of about 3-4 pages of the proposed paper should be submitted in advance. It will be refereed. Authors whose proposed papers are accepted will receive guidelines for preparing the final paper and its submission. Important dates : 25 June 2004: Last date for receipt of extended abstract by the Secretariat. 5 July 2004: Authors will be informed of the acceptance or otherwise of the paper. 25 July 2004: Last date for receipt of final paper by the Secretariat. 9-11 August 2004 : Seminar and SRELS Lectures. The extended abstract may be sent to the Secretariat as an e-mail document. Contact Details : The Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross III Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010, India. Ph: (080) 23305109. E-mail: srels(a)vsnl.com ******** Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures (2004) Natural Language Processing in Information Storage and Retrieval by Dr.K.Narayanamurthy, University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad >From 9-11 August at 4.30 - 6.00 p.m. each day

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