Dear Member: The advertisement for the next batch of training programme on "Information and Knowledge Management (IKM)", offered by the National Centre for Science information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, has already appeared in the leading national and local news papers, and also in the English/Hindi/Urdu editions of employment news. A copy of the advertisement is furnished below with a request to provide a wide publicity for the training programme. Thanks & Regards, - Francis NCSI, IISc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Advertisement ------------- NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SCIENCE INFORMATION (NCSI) INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE BANGALORE- 560012 REQUIRES TRAINEES for the "Information and Knowledge Management (IKM)" training programme of NCSI Advt. No.R(IB)008-3/2004. No. of positions: 08 [GEN-03, OBC-01, SC-1 and Sponsored Candidates-03] Minimum Qualifications: 1. Ist Class Bachelor's Degree in Science (B.Sc) with Master's Degree in Library/Information Science or Associateship in Documentation/Information Science awarded by DRTC or INSDOC with a minimum of IInd Class. One or two years of experience in a Library/Information Centre and basic knowledge of computers is desirable. OR Ist Class B.E., M.B.B.S., or M.Sc with a minimum of one year experience in information handling. 2. SC candidates with pass class will also be considered. 3. The sponsored candidates should forward their application through the proper channel. No stipend will be paid to the sponsored candidates. Training is for a period of 18 months w.e.f. 01.08.2004 on a stipend of Rs.5,000/- per month (Fixed). Please visit our website at http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/training/ for more details. [Please note that the above website address is meant only for IKM training programme of NCSI - item # II in the advertisement. Also, Applications sent by email attachments and/or by emails *WILL NOT* be entertained]. GENERAL CONDITIONS Those who have completed their qualifying examination and awarded the degree only need apply. The Institute will have no obligation to absorb them on completion of the training. No accommodation will be available on the Institute campus during the training programme. Candidates who are willing to be considered strictly on the aforesaid conditions may send their application in plain paper with details of their (I) Name, (ii) Date of Birth, (iii) Address, (iv) Educational Qualifications (indicating examinations passed, year, percentage and class obtained since SSLC/Matriculation), (v) Caste(SC/ST/OBC/GEN) (vi) Copy of the medical certificate in the prescribed form issued by the Competent Medical Authority for the purpose of employment in the case of PH candidates, together with xerox copies of Marks Card, Certificates to THE ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, UNIT-lB, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BANGALORE - 560 012 on or before 30.04.2004. ----------------------- Dated: 01.04.2004 REGISTRAR