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SSCI
by prafulla＠nisc.co.in 05 Jun '03

05 Jun '03

Dear Prof Pichappan: The following three institutions are subscribing to SSCI database: Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar Univ Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research IIM, Indore Source: Inflibnet's Secondary Serials database Thank you Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] SSCI Index (fwd)
by Mailing List Manager 05 Jun '03

05 Jun '03

Date: Thu, 5 Jun 2003 09:34:57 +0530 From: MD. Sibli Sirajee <sibli(a)hub.nic.in> The following libraries are subscribing to the Social Science Citation Index(SSCI) Compact Disc Edition with Abstracts for the year indicated. 1. Indira Gandhi Institute of Develoment Research Library, Mumbai, 1997 2. Tata Institute of Social Sciences Library, Mumbai, 1996 3. SNDT Women,s University Library, Mumbai (year not mentioned) 4. National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), New Delhi, Mar 1999. (Source: Union Catalogue of CD-ROM Databases in Social Sciences, edited by Nutan Johry, Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi, 2001, p. 74-75.) Sibli Sirajee sibli(a)hub.nic.in Senior Systems Analyst NIC, New Delhi ----- Original Message ----- > Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:36:29 +0500 (IST) > From: ppich(a)vsnl.net > > > I would like to know the Indian institutions which have Social Science > Citation Index(SSCI). I gratefully appreciate if anybody can inform its availability. > > > P.Pichappan > Dept. of Library & Information Science > Annamalai University

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SSCI Index
by Mailing List Manager 04 Jun '03

04 Jun '03

Date: Wed, 4 Jun 2003 13:36:29 +0500 (IST) From: ppich(a)vsnl.net I would like to know the Indian institutions which have Social Science Citation Index(SSCI). I gratefully appreciate if anybody can inform its availability. P.Pichappan Dept. of Library & Information Science Annamalai University

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Request for an article
by sainul＠iiitmk.ac.in 03 Jun '03

03 Jun '03

Dear Sir, I am in urgent need of one Article published in 1957. I would appreciate if you could kindly provide me a copy of the same at your earliest Convenience, if it is available in your Library. This document is not available in IEEE/IEE Electronic Library, and many of the libraries where I contacted. Available details of the article: Nambiar, K.P.P and Boothroyd, AR : Junction-Transistor Bootsrap Linear Sweep Circuits; Proceedings of IEE (London) Part B Vol 104 No. 15 p 293- 306, 1957. Looking forward to hear from you Sainul Abideen P Librarian IIITM-K Park Centre, Technopark Trivandrum, Karyavattom PO Kerala Ph 0471-2527567, 2700777 exn 119 www.iiitmk.ac.in --------------------------------------------- This message was sent using Endymion MailMan. http://www.endymion.com/products/mailman/

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Dr Ashok Jambekar - condolences
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 02 Jun '03

02 Jun '03

dear friends, Dr.Ashok Jambekar's death is major shock to all the professionals. If any one had met him, u can understand his personality. He moves and mixes with all immaterial what is the age / experience / status. He is positive and helps all. I had few opportunities, and he was ready for every thing i.e. to work and share his resources / experience for the professional development. It is a great loss to the profession. On behalf of myself, ALSD (HYDERABAD) and IATLIS, we pray God almighty to give strength to his family members to face the sudden death of our senior professional. We also pray God to rest his soul in peace. Laxman Rao ===== 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) AND President, Academy of Library Science & Documentation, Hyderabad. Ph:+91-40-27171565 (res): +91-40- 27682290 (off) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com __________________________________________________ Yahoo! Plus - For a better Internet experience http://uk.promotions.yahoo.com/yplus/yoffer.html

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IR Interaction 1992 by Peter Ingwersen now on PDF
by Mailing List Manager 02 Jun '03

02 Jun '03

Date: Sun, 01 Jun 2003 14:44:42 +0530 From:subbiah_a@yahoo.com Dear Colleagues, I am happy to inform you all that I > have made my monograph, > Information Retrieval Interaction, published 1992 by > Taylor Graham (London), > available in PDF format in its original full text > version. I have the > copyright. > There are two versions: one for complete download; > one for download on > chapter-by-chapter basis. Cut/paste is not > available. > Please feel free to make use of it on: > http://www.db.dk/pi > Many regards - Yours Peter Ingwersen > ************************************** > Peter Ingwersen, Research Professor, Ph.D. > Department of Information Studies > Royal School of Library and Information Science Birketinget 6 - DK 2300 Copenhagen S - Denmark > Fax: +45 32 84 02 01; Tlf: +45 32 58 60 66 > E-mail: pi(a)db.dk http://www.db.dk/pi/

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[lisnet] Sad Demise of Ashok Jambekarji
by JK Vijayakumar 02 Jun '03

02 Jun '03

Dear Professionals, With deep-hearted condolence and sadness, I inform you that Mr Ashok Jambedkarji, [Librarian of IIM, Ahmedabad & Chairman of MANLIBNET & Director, NICMAN/NISSAT] passed away on today (June 2, 2003) morning around 10AM due to severe heart attack at SAL Hospital, Ahmedabad. His death will be a great loss to the whole LIS and academic community.May his soul rest in peace. __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Calendar - Free online calendar with sync to Outlook(TM). http://calendar.yahoo.com ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Get A Free Psychic Reading! Your Online Answer To Life's Important Questions. http://us.click.yahoo.com/Lj3uPC/Me7FAA/ySSFAA/_o7wlB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: lisnet-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/

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Join NACLIN 2003 !!
by Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET 31 May '03

31 May '03

Sixth National Convention on Library and Information Networking NACLIN 2003 Theme: "Managing Knowledge Resources in the Digital Era" to be held at Jadavpur University, Kolkata October 14 - 17, 2003 DELNET Developing Library Network New Delhi - 110003 INDIA web: www.delnet.nic.in The revolution in Information Technology has given rise to massive resources of information. In order to have access to necessary and sufficient knowledge resources in printed and digital forms on a given subject, it is becoming difficult to do so day by day. The IT revolution has necessitated that there is going to be the growing need for Knowledge Technology to play a meaningful role as the application of knowledge can only transform societies in the world. The computer and communication technologies can help in networking knowledge and people in complex permutations and combinations and the necessary content can be rehashed, reshaped or rewritten to suit the needs of users. Knowledge technology will not only give access to knowledge resources but will also help users in taking decisions on global and futuristic perspectives. India has made a sizeable contribution to the IT field but much needs to be done in the modernisation and networking of libraries and information centres. The IT infrastructure in the libraries in the developing countries is out of date in most cases. With rapid changes taking place in the IT sector, the poor institutions are not able to replace the hardware and upgrade the software all the time. The communication links also need to be periodically upgraded. Most of the libraries do not have access to digital resources. It is only those libraries that can afford to buy new infrastructure and access the best digital resources that can make a mark and help the users in the best possible manner. It is therefore necessary to discuss how we can use knowledge technology for the modernisation and networking of libraries in the developing countries.The objective of NACLIN 2003 is to focus on various issues connected with the managing of knowledge resources in the digital era. The participants will get the best opportunity to share their ideas and learn new ideas by interacting with peers. DELNET - Developing Library Network DELNET was established in 1988 as a Metropolitan Area Network to serve the libraries in Delhi region. It has now become a major resource sharing Library Network in South Asia. It has about 600 libraries in all states in India and five countries outside India as its Institutional Members. Their number is expanding regularly. DELNET offers access to about three million books and other documents through a number of union catalogues, union lists and other databases that are accessible through the INTERNET. Membership of DELNET has been on the increase and the institutions are inspired by it as a major service centre for information resources. The Digital Information Resources are easy to access over the network. Any library with INTERNET access anywhere in the world can access DELNET resources. Jadavpur University Library Jadavpur University Library was started along with the establishment of the University in 1955 in order to cater to the academic and research needs of faculty research scholars, students, etc. The University is proud of its libraries which amount to 30 in number. Apart from the large Central Library (approximate total area of 36,000 sq. ft.) and the one at its Salt Lake Campus, the University has 28 Departmental Libraries under the Faculty of Arts, Science, Enginering and Technology. This is the third largest library in West Bengal. There are 10,858 members of the library.The total number of books in the Central Library, Salt Lake Campus and the Departmental Libraries have now gone up to 4,52,838. There are 87,026 back files of research journals, 6,224 theses and dissertations, 38,000 other reading material including reports, standards, maps, microfilms, etc. in the library. The library subscribes to nearly 816 journals. The Central Library has been taking the appropriate steps to computerise the library's housekeeping operations. The work related to retrospective conversion of the library collection is in progress and a considerable portion of the library catalogue is computerised. NACLIN 2003 The National Convention is scheduled for four days. The first two days are exclusively designed for conducting tutorials by experts on the following topics: Metadata & Dublin Core Building Subject Gateways UNICODE Applications MARC 21 The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: "Managing Knowledge Resources in the Digital Era". This theme is divided into several sub-themes as detailed below : Digitisation of knowledge resources, Digital resource creation, On-line information resources/products and services, Subject analysis and representation, Database technology, Bibliographic formats, Retro-conversion, Digital information retrieval, Exploring Internet resources, Networking and consortia techniques, Conservation of digital resources, Application of knowledge management, Metadata and Dublin Core, Knowledge Technology. Submission of Papers: Participants are welcome to contribute papers for presentation at the National Convention on the above sub-themes or related themes. The papers should be based on research, survey, case studies or action plans rather than theoretical explanations. Papers should reach the Director, DELNET, 40 Lodhi Estate, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003 on or before August 31, 2003. They should be submitted on A 4 size paper and on 1.44 MB floppies or through E-mail. Papers should contain the name of the author, title of the article, name of the affiliating Institute, mailing address and E-mail address.The contributors will be communicated about the acceptance of the paper by Director, DELNET to enable them to present their papers. Please ensure that the paper submitted should not have already been published elsewhere. The editors will have the right to edit the papers before acceptance is communicated. The following will be the charges for Registration and Tutorials upto July 31, 2003.Twenty per cent extra will be charged after July 31, 2003. Participation Fee Members of DELNET Rs. 2,500 Non-Members Rs. 4,000 Library Professionals Working in West Bengal North-Eastern States and Bangladesh Rs. 2,000 NON-SAARC Countries Members US $ 100 Non-Members US $ 200 Participation fee includes fee for attending the tutorials and the National Convention including kit, tea, lunch and dinner. Participants wishing to get assistance in finding accommodation should write to the Organising Secretary, NACLIN-2003 in advance. Otherwise, participants will have to make their own arrangements for stay. Efforts will be made to accommodate the participants in the guest houses on a first-come first-served basis on making payment in advance. Please write to the Organising Secretary for the details of tariff, reservation of rooms, return-reservations, etc.at an early date. NACLIN - 2003 Sixth National Convention on "Managing Knowledge Resources in the Digital Era" Date : October 14-17, 2003 Venue : Jadavpur University, Kolkata REGISTRATION FORM Name (in BLOCK Letters) : Mr./Ms./Dr. ________________________ Designation: _______________________________________________ Organisation : ______________________________________________ Address: __________________________________________________ _______________________________________ Pin_______________ Phone: Office: __________________ Resi.: ____________ E-Mail: ________________________ Fax : ____________ DD. No.:____________________Dated _____________Rs. _________ Attending the Tutorials and Convention and Presenting a Paper : Yes / No Attending as a delegate only : Yes / No Food : Veg. / Non-veg. Accommodation required : Yes / No, if yes, Please enclose a separate DD, and also mention the dates of stay : from ______________________to _____________________________ DD. No.: ________________Dated _____________Rs._____________ Demand draft / drafts enclosed: Yes / No Place: Date: Signature: On-the-spot Registration is available The filled-in registration forms may be mailed to the Organising Secretary, NACLIN-2003, Chief Librarian, Jadavpur University, Kolkata - 700032 along with the demand draft drawn in favour of the Organising Secretary, NACLIN-2003, payable at Kolkata. -------------------------------------------------------------------- ADDRESSES FOR COMMUNICATION Registration/Accommodation Mr B B Das Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2003 Chief Librarian Jadavpur University Kolkata-700032 Tel.: 91-33-24146460, 24146866 Email: chieflibrarian(a)jdvu.ac.in Submission of Papers Dr H K Kaul Director DELNET 40 Max Muller Marg New Delhi-110003 Tel.: 91-11-24619325, 24610802 FAX: 91-11-24619325 Email: hkkaul(a)delnet.ren.nic.in _______________________________________________________________________________ Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET India International Centre 40 Lodi Estate New Delhi-110003 INDIA Tel.: 91-11-24610802, 24619328 FAX : 91-11-24619325 Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________

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ICADL2003-Kaula Lumpur-June 21-deadline for submission
by Shalini R.Urs 31 May '03

31 May '03

***** Apologies for cross postings****** ICADL 2003 is being organised by the National Library of Malaysia in Kaula Lumpur from December 8-11, 2003. Call for papers Please note thatJune 21 is the last date for submission of Full papers/short papers Please visit the Conference Website http://www.ftsm.ukm.my/ICADL2003/ ------------- Prof.Shalini R.Urs Programme Committee Co-Chair, ICADL 2003 and Project Director Vidyanidhi-Indian Digital Library of Electronic Theses Department of library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore.570006. India Ph:91-821-514699 Fax:91-821-519209 Website:http://www.vidyanidhi.org.in

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"Overdue: How to create a modern public library service"
by Benny MD 30 May '03

30 May '03

Dear All I hope that the following information will be of interest to many of our professionals Benny "Overdue: How to create a modern public library service" http://www.demos.co.uk/overdue/ The UK's library service is in 'terminal decline'. A new libraries agency should step in to create a national network of 'hub' services, says key government advisor. A new library agency should be created to rescue a public service which is in terminal decline, according to a new report called "Overdue: How to create a modern public library service" http://www.demos.co.uk/overdue, published by Demos in partnership with the Laser Foundation. Charles Leadbeater, the report's author, was directly involved in producing the new framework document for the Department of Culture Media and Sport and has now delivered a hard-hitting analysis of the state of public libraries. 'The library service is sleepwalking to disaster and it needs to wake up to that fact,' says Leadbeater. 'Unless decisive action is taken now,the decline of our public libraries could become terminal by the end of the decade. If that was allowed to happen, Britain would be writing off vital social and cultural assets.' Overdue recommends the creation of a new national library development agency (NLDA)which would bring together all library stakeholders from national and local government. A crucial job of the new agency would be to create a national libraries network to tackle the fragmentation of the existing services. The new library agency would also be responsible for turning round the recruitment problem in the library service which is failing to attract new talent. Overdue argues that libraries have suffered from poor management development and a lack of young graduates becoming librarians. Having set out the current library crisis in stark terms, the report goes on to describe a 10-year strategy for transforming the service. It recommends the creation of 'library hubs', based in shopping centres, which combine learning and leisure. These library hubs would complement community outreach work. 'Public libraries used to be central to the life of many communities but they are now increasingly marginalised,' says Leadbeater. 'These days people can get books and information from other sources. Libraries need to respond by making themselves more attractive, while building on their traditional strengths.' Overdue was commissioned by the Laser Foundation, a grant-making body committed to library development, to raise the alarm about the impending crisis and start a debate about the future of public libraries. 'The government's framework document was a brave attempt but turned out to be short on vision, and even shorter on funding,' says Professor Fred Bullock, chairman of the Laser Foundation. 'Charles Leadbeater's report does not pull any punches and many librarians will be alarmed at his conclusions, but this should trigger a realistic debate about the challenges facing the service.' Key recommendations in the Demos/Laser report include: - Create a national library development service (NDLA) to coordinate the work of library stakeholders, including the DCMS, Department of Education and Skills (DfES), the Treasury and local authorities; - The new NDLA should form a close working alliance with the DfES to help achieve key education and learning goals; - Set up a 'transformation fund' to enable local authorities to devise strategies to meet public need and, in some cases, provide finance; - Broker agreements between the 149 library services for online content and access to databases. Indrani Bhattacharyya Manager Library and Information Services British Council,16 L&T Chambers Kolkata, India -- ___________________________________________________________________________ ******************************************************* * BENNY M.D. * * LIBRARIAN * * DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS * * INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE * * BANGALORE-12., KARNATAKA, INDIA. * * PH:3942265 (EXTN.317) * * EMAIL: benny(a)library.iisc.ernet.in * * mdliles72(a)yahoo.com * *******************************************************

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