NISCAIR Short Term Course

NISCAIR announces its one week short term training course on "LibraryAutomation and Resource Sharing"Course dates: 19-23 January 2009Broad course contents: Application of IT in libraries, Library automation:Introduction and current trends, Library automation software packages,Barcode and RFID technologies, Database creation, Digital Libraryconcepts, Resource sharing, Library networks and servicesCourse fee: Rs. 2000/- without accommodation and Rs. 2600/- withaccommodationAdmission procedure: Application forms can be downloaded fromhttp://www.niscair.res.in. Filled in applications along with appropriatecourse fee has to be sent in advance by DD in favour of "Director,NISCAIR" and payable at New Delhi and addressed to, In-charge, TrainingDivision, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067

CALIBER 2009: (Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutions), INFLIBNET

Dates: 25-27 Feb 2009 in Pondichery, Tamil Nadu, India.Receipt of full papers : January 20, 2009.
Last date for Registration : February 15, 2009
Theme of the Conference: E-Content Management: Challenges and Strategies
For further detail,please visithttp://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2009/index.htm
Information Compiled by: Prem Chand, Scientist- D, Information & Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) An Inter University Centre of UGC, Near Gujarat University Guest House, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. India, Phone: 079-26305971, 26304695 (Office), 070- 29096170( R), 09427001489, Email: prem65_chand@yahoo.co.in

NISCAIR announces its forthcoming short term course

Course title: "Bibliometric Tools and Techniques for Measurement andEvaluation of Research Output"Duration: 24-28 November 2008Topics covered: Bibliometrics and associated areas, elements and laws,tools and techniques, quantitative and qualitative indicators, derivationand testing of performance measures, scientific collaboration and citationimpact, advanced data analysis methods, bibliometric technology, carryingout studies, writing articles/reports on bibliometrics etc.Target audience: LIS Faculty, Research Scholars & Students interested inBibliometrics, Library staff of R&D institutes and universitiesNISCAIR expertise: NISCAIR has a strong bibliometrics unit that providesvarious bibliometric services including providing analytical researchoutput reports of research institutions, individual scientists and so on.The unit has also been entrusted with several assignments of nationalimportance including carrying out scientometric studies for the ShantiSwarup Bhatnagar Awards, INSA Young Scientists Award and others everyyear. NISCAIR has at its disposal important resources such as the ISI'sWeb of Science to carry out its bibliometric activities. In-house andexternal experts shall form the faculty of the course and the participantsshall get adequate theoretical and practical knowledge in the specifiedareas.Course fee: Rs. 2000/- without accommodation and Rs. 2600/- withaccommodationNumber of participants: The number of participants are limited to 20 onfirst-come-first-served basis.How to apply: Application on plain paper along with the prescribed coursefee in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NISCAIR andpayable at New Delhi is to be sent to Dr. Narendra Kumar, Scientist 'F' &In-charge, Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi -110 067 at the earliest.

National Conferece in IIM Indore

SIS 2008

Twenty Fifth National Convention & Conference of SIS

on

Role of Librarian in 21st Century
(5-6 December 2008)

Organized by

Indian Institute of Management, Indore


Venue:
Library
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Prabandh Shikar, Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore – 453 331
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Information Technology has dramatically impacted the librarian and their relationship to the communities they serve. As we are at the threshold of year 2008, we librarians must reassess and reconsider the changing library environment. Librarians, individually and collectively, cannot ignore the changing shape of information services that are emerging. Everyone knows that the primary objective of libraries is to organize and provide access of information. This objective will never change, but the format and methods that we have used will change dramatically; thus, providing new opportunities and challenges. On this backdrop the Conference will focus on rethinking the role of a library professional, both in relationship to his personal identity and the community he serves.

The principal objectives of this conference is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge, ideas & learning experience among the Librarians, Information specialists, Information providers & persons related to LIS.



MAIN THEME & SUB THEMES
1. Emerging Technology Trends in Libraries
2. Emerging Management Trends in Libraries
3. Library Consortia, Networking and Resource Sharing
4. Libraries in the knowledge economy
5. Human Resources & Competencies Development
6. Open Access Initiatives & I R Movement
7. Marketing of Library Services
8. Digital Library & Library 2.0
9. Information Literacy
10. Legal Aspects of Librarianship
11. E-learning
12. Disaster Management & Libraries

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Paper on the themes enumerated above or any other issue related with the broad theme of the seminar based on research, practical experience or case study in the field may be submitted for presentation at the seminar. The length of the paper should be around 3000 words. Paper should be submitted in A4 size with a soft copy on CD/DVD and/or as e-mail attachment using MS-Word latest by 15th Oct 2008 to satpathy@iimidr.ac.in & sis2008conf@gmail.com.


DATES TO REMEMBER
Last Date for Submission of Abstract / Proposal: 15 Oct. 08
Last Date for Submission of final and full version of the paper : 20 Oct. 08
Early Bird Registration: 31 Oct. 08
Last Date for Registration: 30 Nov. 08

EXIHIBITION
As a part of the conference an exhibition of latest products and publication is also arranged.


President
Dr. T.A.V. Murthy, Ex. Director, INFLIBNET (UGC), Ahmedabad.
Vice Presidents
Shri N. V. Satyanarayana, MD, Informatics India Pvt Ltd., Bangalore.
Dr. B.C. Sharma, Rtd Scientist, NISCAIR (CSIR), New Delhi.
Secretary
Dr. Ramesh Kundra, Scientist, NISTADS, (CSIR) New Delhi – 110012.
Joint Secretary
Dr. Usha M Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi.
Treasurer
Dr. H.C. Jain, Rtd. Scientist, New Delhi.

For more detailed & correspondence please contact to:

Mr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy
Librarian & Organising Secretary, SIS 2008
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road
Indore-453331, Madhya Pradesh, INDIAE-mail: satpathy@iimidr.ac.in; ksatpathy@gmail.com; sis2008conf@gmail.com
Tel: 0731-4228626, 09425312746(M)
http://sis2008conference.blogspot.com/
http://sis2008.synthasite.com/

Congratulation to Mr. K.C. Satpathy

Dear Members, Its great to know that Mr. Kishor Satpathy, awarded with young librarian award. With his strong desire and determination to excel LIS activities, he deserves for this award. I heartly congratulate Mr. Satpathy through this Blog. Rgds, School of Library and Informatio Science, DAVV, Indore.

Refresher course in Library and Information Science

Refresher course in Library and Information Science at UGC Academic Staff College of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University Aurangabad. M.S.

The Course is of three week duration for lecturers, college librarians and asst librarians of Universities.The UGC gives TA ad DA for the participants, those who are interested may apply in prescribed proforma. The applications have to be sent through proper channel.
Dates: Dec 05, 2008 - Dec 27, 2008.

National Conference

National Conference on Public Libraries & Information Services: Challenges & Prospects in Jharkhand
Conference Dates: 13th -14th September 2008.

Conducted By: Jharkhand Information and Library Association is conductionLocation: Rajendra Institute of Medical Science, Nightingale Auditorium, Ranchi 834009.

PLANNER

PLANNER- Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North East Region – 2008 (PLANNER 2008)
Convention Dates: November 6-7, २००८
Main Theme: Open Access, Open Source and Open Libraries
For more details please visit: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2008/

डॉ. रंगनाथन की याद में मना लाइब्रेरी डे

देवी अहिल्या यूनिवर्सिटी की सेंट्रल लाइब्रेरी और स्कूल ऑफ़ लाइब्रेरी साइंस ने मंगलवार को लाइब्रेरी डे मनाया। लाइब्रेरी साइंस के पिता कहे जाने वाले डॉ S.R. रंगनाथन के ११६वे जन्मदिन मोके पर यह आयोजन हुआ। इस मोके पर दिनभर चली विभिन्य स्पर्धायो में लाइब्रेरी साइंस के स्टूडेंट्स ने हिस्सेदारी की। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत स्कूल ऑफ़ इलेक्ट्रॉनिक के हेड डॉ सुमंत कटियाल के मुख्य आतिथ्य में हुई। उन्होंने लाइब्रेरी में माडर्न टेक्नोलॉजी को अपनाने का संदेश दिया। दिनभर चले प्रोग्राम का समापन आईआईएम इंदौर के लिब्ररियन किशोरचंद्र सत्पथी की मोजुदगी में हुआ। उन्होंने इंदौर शहर की बेहतरी की लिए आधुनिक और अच्छे लाइब्रेरी तंत्र की आवश्यकता को जरुरी बताया। सिंगापूर का उदाहरण देते हुए उन्होंने कहा की वहां तमाम आयोजन लाइब्रेरी में होते है। हर मॉल में एक लाइब्रेरी होती है और हर नागरिक के जिंदगी में लाइब्रेरी की महत्पूर्ण भूमिका होती है। हमें भी उसी दिशा में काम करने की जरुरत है।
नई दुनिया १४ अगस्त २००८ पेज २०।

Celebration of Librarian's Day in DAVV, Indore

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Central Library and School of Library and Information Science have celebrated 116th Birthday of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (Father of Library Science) on 12th August 2008.
Prof. Sumant Katiyal, Dean, Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Head School of Electronic, Devi Ahilya University was the Guest of Honor for the inaugural session of the program. Prof. Sumant Katiyal and Dr. GHS Naidu, Librarian and Head School of Library and Information Science have started program with lighting of lamp and floral tributes to Maa Saraswati and Dr. S.R. Ranganathan. The Program started at 11.00 AM, with inaugural speech by Prof. Katiyal. In his inaugural address has emphasized the need for introducing the modern technologies in libraries to carry forward the philosophy of Dr. S.R.Ranganathan. He has also emphasized the pleasure of reading books. He has opined to publicise the importance of Librarians day in the academic circles.
In the later sessions the following events took place. The students who have performed well have been given prizes as follows.
Oration Topic: Dr.SR Ranganathan’s Contributon
Jyoti Devaliya (B.LI.Sc.)
Kavita Dani (M.LI.Sc.)
Debate: Use of ICT in Library services
Favor- Namita Sony (M.L.I.Sc.)
Against- Shivani Nayak (M.L.I.Sc.)
Poem: Monika Jhariya (B.L.I.Sc.)
Quiz: Mahesh Pawar, Kavita Dani, Manorama, Prabha, and Vranda.


The valedictory function of the day long program was held in the evening at 4.00PM. Sri. Kishor Satpathy, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, was the chief guest for the program. He has highlighted the need for new technologies, and the need for network in Indore City for betterment of the library services and to keep Dr. SR Ranganathan’s ideas alive.
The program was conducted by Mr. Prabhat Singh Rajput Mrs. Peeti Patel, Mr.Bhupendra Ratha, and Mr. Jai Singh Jadhav, Lecturers, School of Library and Information Science are conducted to program. The Library staff members also have share their views on this gala day.

23rd National Seminar of IASLIC On “Library Profession in Search of a New

Dates: 10– 13 December, 2008।Organized by: Bose Institute, P-1/12 Cit Scheme, Vii-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700054, Ph : 91-33-25693200, 3301, Fax : 91-33-23553886, Email : akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.inandIndian Association Of Special Libraries And Information Centres (Iaslic), P-291, Cit Scheme No. 6m, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054, IASLIC Phone : (033) 2362-9651, Email : iaslic@vsnl.netImportant datesSubmissions of Papers : July 18th, 2008Acceptance of Papers : September 5th, 2008Camera-ready copy of Papers : October 3rd, 2008Website:
www.boseinst.ernet.in orWebsite : www.iaslic1955.org

Walk-in-Interview for the post ऑफ़ Trainee

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYMESRA, RANCHI(A Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)Change of Date of WALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEES, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, RanchWALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEESEligible candidates are invited for Walk-in-Interview for the post of Library Trainees for working at Central Library, Birla Institute of Technology (A Deemed University), Mesra, Ranchi.Position : Library TraineeNo. of Posts: TEN (10)Qualification : M.L.I.Sc. or equivalent degree from DRTC/NISCAIR/MISRemuneration: Rs. 5000/- P.M. + Hostel AccommodationInterview Details: Type: Walk-in Date: 26th August 2008 Time: 11.00 AM Place: Central Library of BIT Mesra, RanchiCandidates meeting the above requirement(s) are to bring the following at the time of Interview:a. Resumeb. Photographs ? 2 copies (passport size)c. Certified copies of Certificates and TestimonialsOriginal certificates & testimonials will also be required for verification at the time of joining.Selected candidates will be required to join at very short noticeNO TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-In-InterviewFor more information, you are requested to our website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/library.html

Require LIS Trainee in NIFT, Mumabi

There are openings for fresh Post-Graduates in the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Government of India. Candidates should possess the sound knowledge of Computer. The selection process will be done within 20 days of this notification. Interested candidates may submit the softcopy of their respective CV to the undersigned.

Require LIS Trainee in NIFT, Mumabi

There are openings for fresh Post-Graduates in the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Government of India. Candidates should possess the sound knowledge of Computer. The selection process will be done within 20 days of this notification. Interested candidates may submit the softcopy of their respective CV to the undersigned.

Research in Library and Information Science

The University of Kerala has taken a right decision notto allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD.If any librarian is interested, he can do research without any registrationand publish his findings in research journals, without affecting his job.When a person is employed as a librarian, he should do justice to his jobfor which he is employed. If he can do doctoral research alongwith his job,there will be compromise either in his job or in his studies, both of whichare not good at all.

Research in Library and Information Science

The University of Kerala has taken a right decision notto allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD.If any librarian is interested, he can do research without any registrationand publish his findings in research journals, without affecting his job.When a person is employed as a librarian, he should do justice to his jobfor which he is employed. If he can do doctoral research alongwith his job,there will be compromise either in his job or in his studies, both of whichare not good at all.

Workshop

International Workshop on UNESCO's WINISIS/GenISIS For Digital Libraries/Archives, Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Peermade, Idukki, Kerala India
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 08:46 AM CDT
Workshop Dates: 6-9 September 2008.
Mahatma Gandhi University Library in association with Marian College Kuttikkanam is organizing an International Workshop on UNESCO's WINISIS/GenISIS For Digital Libraries/Archives from 6-9 September 2008 at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Peermade, Idukki, Kerala India.
The workshop intended for researchers, librarians and information managers will provide capacity to the participants: for developing and managing Digital Archives, Digital Libraries and personal e-Document collections using WINISIS and GenISIS, making them accessible with search mechanisms over Intranet/Internet using GenISISWEB, publishing them with search engine in CDROMs using GenISISCD; all simple and easy to use open source packages from UNESCO. At the end of the workshop participants will be able to create electronic publications with search and full text retrieval facility and launch Digital Libraries/Archives of full text, image, audio and video files, accessible over the Web.
Further details can be had from the following Website on the workshop: http://www.genisis.net.tc/

National Workshop on Digital Library, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar
Posted: 19 Jun 2008 08:40 AM CDT
Workshop Dates: 12th & 13th August 2008.
Venue: Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar.
For more details please click on the following link
http://www.kiit.ac.in

NACLIN-2008: नेशनल कांफेरेंस

NACLIN-2008: Eleventh National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking, Nov 4-7, 2008, Karunya University, CoimbatoreOrganizers: DELNET and Karunya University, Coimbatore
For more information, you may please have a look at: http://www.naclin.org

Require Library Trainees

Require DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat is looking for Library trainees for one yearQualifications: M.L.I.Sc. First Class (The candidates who have appeared or appearing the M.L.I.Sc. final examination and are expecting the result in First Class may also apply)Scale of pay: Rs 6500/- consolidatedLast Date: June 12, 2008
Interested persons, may send in their application to: hr@daiict.ac.in or ts_kumbar@daiict.ac.in. Short listed candidates will be called (a seperate communication through email will be sent) to attend the written test and interview at their own cost some time during the last week of June, 2008.

प्रभात सिंह राजपूत

HAPPY NEWS TO ALL PROFESSIONALS

Dear,
Library and Information Science Professionals I am glade to inform all of you that, The Devi Ahilya University, Indore MP has decided that, The School of Library and Information Science, will come under the Department of Engineering Science from academic session 2008-2009. Presently School of Library and Information running MLISc. Two year Integrated Course and Going to start M.Phil progammme from academic session 2008-2009 under the Part time scheme.
For more details Please visit. www.dauniv.ac.in

International Symposiumon

International SymposiumonEmerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information ServicesDecember 18-20, 2008 CALL FOR PAPERS It gives me great pleasure in informing you that Learning Resource Centre, Jaypee Institute of Information Technology University, Noida (UP) and Central Library, Delhi College of Engineering, Delhi are jointly organizing an International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS) in technical collaboration with the Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science (SALIS), Delhi-NCR-Chapter which is going to be held at JIIT University from 18-20 December, 2008 Aims and Objects of SymposiumThe aim of the International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services (ETTLIS-2008) is to bring researchers, academicians, business community and research scholars on a common platform to share their experiences, innovative ideas and research findings about various aspects of emerging trends and technologies in the field of knowledge resource centres and information services. It also proposes to discuss the practical challenges encountered by them and the solutions found. The major objectives of the symposium are:· To create awareness amongst the LIS professionals on the latest developments in the library and information services;· To find out the emerging technologies for delivering quality and value added services;· To offer an opportunity to put forth innovative ideas, debate some of the innovative ideas and promote closer cooperation and development amongst the information professionals; · To promote libraries and LIS professionals;· To strengthen the academic collaborations and strategic alliances for the development of library and information centres, and· To facilitate interaction with experts in order to bridge the knowledge gap between developing and developed countries.
Theme of the Symposium The theme of the International Symposium is "Emerging Trends and Technologies for Libraries and Information Services" (ETTLIS-2008). It encompasses the following sub-themes:Best Practices in the Global ScenarioInternational Standards and Library SystemsE-LearningInformation LiteracyDigital Content Management SystemEmerging Technologies: Issues and ChallengesRFID and Smart CardStorage DevicesDigital Preservation/ArchivesDigital Libraries and FutureE-Resources Perceptions in Librarianship Role of Librarians in the e-governance eraProfessional Behavior and the changing AttitudesDelivery and Exchange of ServicesEthics and ValuesCustomer Relation ManagementStrategic Partnership Government-Private PartnershipsCorporate-cum-Professional PartnershipsLibrary Consortium's Library NetworksOpen Access and Open SourceOpen Source Software & Library ApplicationsOpen Access for Scholarly Contents SUBMISSION OF PAPERSWorking papers based on practical experience, research findings and case studies are invited from the library and information specialists. The papers will be reviewed by an International Review Committee. The shortlisted papers will be published as a part of the symposium proceeding. The details regarding standards, guidelines and format of papers are given below:The abstracts of the paper proposed to be presented should be divided into sub-headings such as purpose, design/methodology/approach, findings, originality/value/conclusion and keywords in about 500 words. Full papers having abstract, keywords and references on A4 size paper with margin 1.5 cm on all sides in MS Word format in 10 points New Times Roman type single line spacing. The size of the paper may run up to 6 – pages and should not exceed beyond that. It must be enclosed with the details of the author i.e. name of the author, designation, title of the article, abstract, name of the affiliating Institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address. The contributors will be communicated about the acceptance of the paper by Program Committee to enable them to present their papers. It may be ensured that the proposed paper on theme/sub-themes should not have already been published elsewhere. The editors will have the right to edit the papers before acceptance is communicated.
The working papers may be sent direct to Dr. Sanjay Kataria, Organizing Secretary, ETTLIS-2008, at the address given below.IMPORTANT DATESDeadline for abstract submission July 15, 2008Notification of acceptance August15, 2008Camera Ready Paper September 30, 2008Deadline for early registration October 31, 2008Last date for registration November 15, 2008Symposium December 18-20, 2008SYMPOSIUM REGISTRATION FEE10% discount on early bird registration by October 31, 2008Working Professional (Indian): Rs. 3500/-Retired persons and Students: Rs. 2000/-SAARC Countries: US$ 125Others : US$ 200Symposium registration fee will include Bag, Resource Material, Software's CDs, Select invited papers, Hands on Practice, High Tea, Lunch, Cultural Evening, Participation Certificate and a Group Photograph.Payment Details: The payment should be sent through local cheque/demand draft to be made in favour of "JIIT NOIDA" payable at Noida (UP). The registration form alongwith registration fee should be reached to Symposium Secretariat.For further information, please contact:Dr. Sanjay KatariaOrganizing Secretary, ETTLIS 2008 &Head, Learning Resource CentreJaypee Institute of Information Technology University A-10, Sector -62, Noida (UP) IndiaPh. +91 120-2590851, (M) +91 9810503341Email: skataria.jiitu@gmail.com , sanjay.kataria@jiit.ac.in
website: www.ettlis2008.com

संदेश आपके के नाम

आप सभी लाइब्रेरी एंड इन्फोर्मेशन प्रोफ़ेस्सिओनल्स् का स्वागत करता हूँ और आशा करता हूँ की ब्लॉग को आगे ले जाने के लिए आप सभी तत्पर प्रयास करेंगे। आप सभी की राय और विचार सादर आमंत्रित है।
प्रभात Singh Rajput
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidhyalaya

Jobs waiting for You

National Judicial Academy, Bhopal is looking for Deputy Librarian and Library AsstScale of pay: Deputy Librarian: Rs.12000-18000; Library Asst: Rs 5500-9000Last Date: June 10, 2008
For more details, please have a look at: http://nja.nic.in/rect%20of%20staff%2008.pdf
Gujarat Vidyapith, Ahmedabad is looking for LibrarianScale of pay: Rs.16400-22400Last Date: June 16, 2008
For more details, please have a look at: http://www.gujaratvidyapith.org/jobs.htm
Shivaji College, New Delhi is looking for LibrarianScale of pay: Rs.8000-13500Last Date: May 30, 2008
For more details, please have a look at: http://www.shivajicollege.ac.in/prd_img/Advertisement.pdfFor application form, please check it at: http://www.shivajicollege.ac.in/prd_img/Application%20form.pdf
National Chemical Laboratory, Pune is looking for Scientist-Group IV (Reserved for PH) and Technical StaffScale of pay: Scientist: Rs.8000-13500; Technical Staff: Rs 4500-7000Last Date: June 9, 2008
For more details, please have a look at: http://www.ncl-india.org/jobs/advt_ncl.pdf

नेशनल कांफेरेंस

National Conference on Traditional Knowledge Systems, Intellectual Property Rights and their Relevance for Sustainable DevelopmentOrganized by: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR, New Delhi24-26 November 2008 Call for Papers:The Abstract, not exceeding 250 words, with title, author(s) and affiliation, typed in Times New Roman (font 12 size and 1.5 line space) on A4 size paper, should be submitted along with PowerPoint presentation (including soft copy) by 31 August 2008 along with Registration Fee. Abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Programme Committee for selection for oral/poster presentation. Manuscript of the Full Paper to be presented is to be submitted by 15 October 2008. Scientific Sessions will cover the following areas* Traditional Knowledge and Sustainable Development (Ethnobotany, Ethnomedicine, Ethnoveterinary Practices, Ethnofisheries, Traditional Foods & Beverages, Traditional Agriculture, etc.)* Traditional Knowledge Documentation* Traditional Cultural Expressions (Folklore)* Traditional Knowledge Related Biodiversity and Genetic Resources in Developing Countries: Issues of Piracy&Protection* Traditional Knowledge and Intellectual Property Rights: Impact and Implications* Assessing Existing Legal Framework* Bioprospecting based on Traditional Knowledge and Related IPR Issues* Access and Benefit Sharing Details at: http://niscair.res.in/Movingmenu/conf-TK-IPR-nov08.pdf

Require Trainee

Dear Professional Collegues

I am happy to inform u that NIRD is organising Regional Training Programme on "Information Management Using Open Source Software from July 14-18, at SIPRD, Kalyani, West Bengal. There is no course fee. Plz download course brochure contained nomination form for further details trd@nird.gov.in,

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Upcoming Seminars, Conferences & Workshops in LIS

National Conference on Traditional Knowledge Systems, Intellectual Property Rights and their Relevance for Sustainable Development
Posted: 03 Jun 2008 06:29 AM CDT
Conference Dates: 24-26 November 2008Organized by: National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), CSIR, New Delhi.Details at: http://niscair.res.in/Movingmenu/conf-TK-IPR-nov08.pdf
SALIS 2008 National Conference on Re-Building the Libraries: Learning from the Past to Plan for the Future, Tamilnadu
Posted: 03 Jun 2008 06:28 AM CDT
Conference Dates: August 7, 2008: Pre-Conference Tutorial, August 8-9, 2008 (Conference)Last date for submission of full paper: 14.07.2008Last date for registration: 05.08.2008Address For CorrespondenceMr.M.Mandhirasalam, Organizing Secretary – SALIS 2008 & Deputy Librarian, Kumaraguru College of Technology (An Autonomous Institution), Post Box no. 2034, Coimbatore - 641 006, Tamil Nadu.Phone : 91-422-2669401 to 404, extn.1011, Fax : 0422-2669406, Web : http://www.kct.ac.in/Mobile : 98429 56585 / 97876 17452 E-Mail : kctsalis2008@gmail.comConference updates is available at http://www.autolib-india.net/salisOrganized by: Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore Jointly with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS).Venue: Dr.Mahalingam Vigyan Bhavan, Kumaraguru College of Technology (An Autonomous institution), Coimbatore - 641 006, Tamilnadu

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