UGC-NET Results - 28th June, 2009

UGC National Eligibility Test Resullts, Exam date 28th June, 2009 - Pls follow the link.

http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/netresult/net09J.pdf

VACANCIES @ INFLIBNET

INFLIBNET Centre invites applications from Indian nationals for the
purely temporary positions on contractual basis.

For further detials use link : http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/Advt.No.07.pdf

According to Mr. Virupaksh BH (LIM Trainee)

There is a vacancy of library trainee at British Library, Hyderabad
This is 1 year fixed term appointment with a consolidated payment of
Rs10000/- per month


Qualification Degree+ Library science (Certificate/degree)+Good communication skill.
Max Age 30
Interested candidates forward their resume to
bl.hyderabad@in.britishcouncil.org

iNDIAN pHARMACOPOEIA next EDITION - 6th

Here is news for Pharmaceutical Industries that the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has been formed in 2005, primarily for timely publication IP, the official book of standards for drugs included therein, to specify the standards of identity, quality and strength for the drugs manufactured, imported, stocked or exhibited for sale or distribution as specified in the Second Schedule to the drugs and consmetics Act 1940. The Indian pharmacopoeia Commission published the 5th ed. of the IP in 2007. and an Addendum to it in 2008.

And now in the process of publishing the 6th Edition of IP. The Important task assigned to the commission is updating of the National Formulary of India (NFI), which was last published in 1979.

On Suggestions of stakeholders and experts, the IPC intend to add about 250 new monographs in the forthcoming edition of the IP. the draft monographs have been put on www.ipc.gov.in . The next edition expexted to be completed by early 2010.

Stephen Harper's -view on- Libraries

Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper announced that the Govt of Canada and the city of Toronto will work together to fight the recession, create jobs and improve infrastructure by making improvements to the Toronto Reference Library.
" For decades the Toronto Reference Library has been an important resource for millions of visitors of all ages"

Digital technology is transforming how we access and use information. The vessels that have traditionally prreserved knowledge are changing. Yet, the importance of our libraries as physical places where people gather to learn hasn't diminished.
He also stated - much has changed, however, since I first came to this library as a student in 1977. To meet these challenges an ambitious revitalization effort is needed. Or as any librarian here might put it, renovations to the reference Library are long overdue. We must stay on course, complete the implementationof our plan and finish the job of building the foundations of Canada's future prosperity.
more on http://www.pm.gc.ca/eng/media.asp?id=2893

GOOGLE BOOKS

Google has been scanning millions of books under US copyright since 2004.Google is in the final stages of reaching a settlement with two US copyright organisations. According to a rough estimate from CWWCS, nearly 18,000 books from 570 Chinese writers have been scanned by Google and included in its digital library. Google Books is planning to turn millions of books into electronic literature available online
“Google’s infringement of Chinese authors is very severe,” - Zhang Hongbo.
However, Google Books is facing big legal problems in the United States, Europe and elsewhere around the globe over the issue of copyrights. — Bernama
According to the settlement, if the author rejects Google’s right to scan, he or she should appeal before Jan 5, 2010. Authors should approach Google authorising the scanning and get the compensation before June 5, 2010. Read the complete article. http://www.star-techcentral.com/tech/story.asp?file=/2009/10/21/technology/20091021110822&sec=technology#

Post @Accenture Services

They require candidates on an immediate basis for the post of Associate -Information Services, at Accenture Services Pvt Ltd FOR Banglore and Hyderabad locations.
This is a contractual position and the contract renewal will not be ahindrance for a good performer based on the business requirement.

The job profile entails:
Candidate should be proficient in doing the library in houseoperations.
Must possess excellent Communication Skills (English proficiencyis a must).
Previous corporate library exposure would be an added advantage.
Should have fair knowledge on MS office suite and MIS functions.
Knowledge on IT Skills such as HTML, GUI will be an added advantage.

Eligibility: BLISc or MLISc
Expereince: Minimum 1 year (corporate experience is preferred)
Kindly apply or forward the suitable applications to
valampuri.moorthy@accenture.com
Last Date for appying to this post is on or before 12th October, 2009.

Kindly note that those who have applied and interviewed for the same position earlier (past six months) need not apply again
Contact person :Gulabchandra Sharma*Mumbai.Mobile No.: 09619329392

STORY BEHIND H1N1 VACCINE

Fear over the H1N1 virus spreading the globe is every body aware, even suggested that the swine flu virus is not as deadly as initially feared. Now it has become necessity taking steps to produce vaccine.
WHO now termed it as “unstoppable”
Normally, it takes about 25 weeks for a new influenza virus to cover the globe. But H1N1 reached all continents within 9 weeks.
“ The flu transmission did not stop even after the hot summer / temperature raises, and studies also indicating that “ PEOPLE BORN AFTER 1975 WERE MORE VULNERABLE DUE TO INABILITY OF IMMUNE SYSTEM “
When we eye on more details on vaccine preparation, the technology includes “ CELL CULTURE BASED and EGG CULTURED BASED" technology to create an H1V1 Vaccine.

The first step for in the vaccine production is the making of the “seed” virus. It has been prepared from Mexico and California H1N1 strains.
This seed virus is supplied to vaccine manufacturers which were chosen by WHO. In our India Pune based Serum Institute of India taken the responsibility of preparation of vaccine with crack team of 16 scientists.
The seed viruses from various strains are then prepared to be ready for vaccine production by a process called “assortment”.
These assorted viruses are then injected into specially prepared pathogen – free, fertile chicken eggs. The safe virus grows inside the eggs for 4-6 weeks time.
Then viruses are extracted from the eggs, purified and inactivated and then formulated into a vaccine
The normal dosage of influenza vaccine is 15mg. From each chicken egg, one dose of influenza vaccine is produced. Some times two eggs my be required to produce each dose.
India’s largest poultry maker Venkateshwara Hatcheries currently supplying 100,000 pathogen-free eggs. But in urgent requirement they will be able to supply up to 2.5 million eggs in a month.
Lets hope Serum institute should develop an influenza vaccine in the shortest possible time and make safe millions of global citizens. (source: Tech. Rev. Aug 2009………………..)

ME & MY SELF

© 2008 http://gadhariblog.blogspot.com/

FEW WORDS ABOUT MY SELF AND MY JOB EXPERIENCE

A competent professional with 5-7 years of experience in Library Management/ and Administration. Presently associated as Librarian @ Aurobindo Pharma Ltd Research Centre, Hyderabad. A Experienced in creating library management system and information programmes, and implementing them in libraries. A Proficient in managing overall library management systems encompassing re organizing, Computerization and Automation of the entire library operations and services and make them available as digitized. A self-motivated with excellent communication, analytical, and problem solving skills. Holds the distinction of being the 1st Professional Librarian in Aurobindo Pharma Ltd. Self motivated learning in all scientific databases like Scifinder, Scopus, STN etc.

Educational Qualifications:

BSc from Kakatiya University (59%) M.Sc.from Kakatiya University (66%) Bachelor in Library and Information Science from Osmania University (67%) Masters in Library and Information Science from Dr. BRAOU (65%)

Technical Qualifications:

Typewriting Lower (English) Higher Diploma in Software Education (from APTECH) Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (from ICSS) Training on Barcode designing Software ( from Essae Technologies)

Organizational Experiences:

1. Osmania University:

Internship in General Library for 6 months Worked in all sections mostly in Technical Section

2. NIFT (National Institute of Fashion Technology)

As a Trainee for 10 months

Work experience on Alice for Windows library package Acquisition of books Accessing of library materials Book processing Circulation –Reservation, Renewals, Charging and Discharging of books by barcode technology (Scanning). Barcode designing for library materials (using Zebra barcode) Accessing Online Journals Guiding the users for searching information from OPAC Cataloguing, Classification, Shelving Maintained the library’s collection of books, documents, and audiovisual material Preparing index and title page for Documents Customer/User care.

3. CBIT (Chaitanya Bharathi Institute of Technology)

As a Library Assistant for 4 months

Worked on LIBSYS library package Organizing Library Data Classified and compiled library books according to subject (Shelving). Processing of new materials Worked on the library package and keyed the information into the computer in order to store and retrieve the information of the resources. Evaluated and recommended materials for binding (weeding), mending or discarding from collections as appropriate. Circulation –Reservation, Renewals, Charging and Discharging of books by barcode technology

4. APLRC (Aurobindo Pharma Limited Research Centre)

Working as an Librarian (since 15.03.2005)

Acquisition, Cataloguing, arrangement, evaluation of library materials. Circulation and control materials Working on CDS/ISIS (Windows) for books and Articles Downloading free and payment articles related to Lab Resources. Downloading various countries patents through getIPDL s/w and eSpace site as and when required for projects. Electronic literature search Databases like Scifinder, STN Database, Scopus, CCD (Combined Chemical dictionary) etc. Sending articles requisition to Data banks like Lab procure etc. Preparing a directory of websites to access free journals from Internet Assisting and training the users in accessing the electronic resources like Online Journals. Digitizing whole documents of R&D Center by using Documentaum DMS. Assisting users in searching Pharamcopoeias like USP, EP, BP & JP and evaluating information resources Advising the users on the relevance and quality of particular titles from the circulating collections (WINISIS) in meeting customer’s informational needs. Assisting library users to gain greater access to specific and desired contents of the library’s collections in their fields Increase awareness among users for the efficient use of available services (OCR, Scanning, Printing, Online. Etc.) and resources. Responding in a timely manner to all the requests (Articles requisition, Patent requisition, Analytical profiles (flory) requisition, etc.) for information comes from users. Bringing the Required Journal Articles from the other Libraries. Subscription of Journals & Sending reminders for Missing Issues of Journals. Processing the Acquisition of Books. Performing other activities as appropriate. Responsibility towards Library Activities and Library materials.

Conferences / Seminars:

Attended 3rd meeting of the Internet Governance Forum (IGF-2008), on 3-6 December, 2008 was held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), Hyderabad, India.

Participated in 2nd National Conference – organized by Indian Journals.com and University Library Teacher’s Association of Andhra Pradesh on “ Scholorly Information and Communication in Web Environment” on 29th August, 2009, at “ Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR) Hall, Osmania University, Hyderabad. Thank You

G.Chandra Shekar H.No.: 71 D Class New Boiguda Near : Sitarambagh Hyderabad - 500 001 INDIA Email Id: chandra_gadhari2006@rediffmail.com

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11th Annual national Convention-Secunderabad.

TRENDS AND CHALLENGES IN MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE LIBRARIES IN DIGITAL ERA

Management Libraries Network is going to hold its 11th Annual National Convention at

SIVA SHIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
SECUNDERABAD
ANDHRA PRADESH, India

FROM 15 to 17 February 2010.
Important Dates for paper submission:
1. 31st Dec. 2009 of Final paper
2. 31st Dec. 2009 Registration fee payment
3. 7th Jan. 2010 Final paper acceptance

Registration fee shall be sent in DD in " Favour of SIVA SIVANI INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT", payable at Secunderabad.

The Registration fee and papers can be submitted to:
Mr. S Shyam sunder Rao
Librarian and Organizing secretary
SSIM Campus
NH-7, Kompally, Secunderabad - 500 014
Andhrapradesh
Phone: 040-27165450 / 51/53/54
www.ssim.ac.in / www.manlibnet.in

SCAN WITHOUT SCANNER ??? ! ! ! ...

Dear Professionals, can you imagine scan a document without a scanner? You may not believe, Yes you can… now, with the help of your digital Camera? Still you not believe. Let us see how? Till now we are utilizing our Digital camera for taking photographs and some other purpose. Other than taking photos you can also scan your documents, photographs, Books, White and Black boards, your visiting cards, what ever the image you have in your digital camera. All you need it one software i.e. Snapter, is a software that will help you use a digital camera as a mobile scanner. This software automatically crops, stretches, flattens, and converts photos of documents, whiteboards, posters, business cards and receipts into more portable images. Wherever you are, either in Conference, Class room or in Library just take a snap and run it through the Snapter, images looks like as been scanned through the flat bed scanner.
Software free versions also available. But for the first 14 days it will work. After that also it will work in functional, but it will add light watermark on your images. If it is not good enough for your documents, then you have to buy software. Visit http://www.atiz.com/buy/ . Free version is also good enough for you. Now let me ask is it believable? or not? Now you imagine when you are in friends house, if you find any book or magazine wishing to scan it and save it for later. On the spot, is it possible to bring any scanner and make scan? It is not. Take out your digital camera or your digital mobile wave it and run the image through the OCR Software and save it. To down load visit http://snapter.atiz.com/ .
Enjoy the images.
Thank you.

Oppurtunities for Young Science PGs \ Gs

Vikram Sarabhai Community Science Centre (VASCSC), Govt of India is urgengly looking for:
Yound Science postgraduates/gradutes, interested in interpretation of exhibits, facilitating visitors, information dissemination, conducting science hands-on activities, career counselling.
Selected candidates will need to join immediately. Pay @ Rs. 12,500 per month all inclusive, except for a daily allowance.
Apply Specifying the position, within 7 days to:
Vikram A Sarabhai community Science Centre, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009
email: vascsc@gmail.com,
Further details on: www.sciencexpress.in, www.vascsc.org

Vacancies @ NIFT Gandhinagar and CMS New Delhi

1. NIFT Gandhinagar Centre invites applications for recruitment on the post of Library Assistants on Pay Scale of PB-1 Rs. 5200-20200 + Rs. 1900/- (Grade Pay) on 03 years contract basis.
For prescribed application forms and detailed eligibility criteria please visit website http://www.nift.ac.in/gandhinagar.
Last date of receipt of applications is 15/09/2009.

2. CMS New Delhi invites application for the post of Senior Executive Knowledge Management
Essential Qualification: M.Lib.I.Sc. Desirable Qualification: (1) Diploma in Computer Application(2) Knowledge of Library Software, Experience: 2-5 Years
Interested candidates are requested to send their resume within one week at: sanjaynegi@cmsindia.org
For further details read at<http://www.cmsindia.org/> www.cmsindia.org

UGC JRF = entry-level IAS

UGC decided to increase the scholarship amount for JRF by 35 to 40%.
Now researchers get money almost equivalent to basic pay of Rs 20,800 per month — of entry-level Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officials and assistant professors.
UGC also decided to hike scholarships for women pursuing post-doctoral fellowship by about four times.
Now women without research experience will get Rs 25,000 (which was Rs 6,000 earlier) while those with experience will get Rs 30,000 per month as against Rs 8,000 earlier.
The commission, earlier this month, decided that junior research scholars will now get Rs 16,000 per month (Rs 12,000 earlier) for first two years and Rs 20,000 (Rs 14,000 earlier) for the next three years.
The physically challenged researchers will get an escort allowance of Rs 2,000 per month along with the scholarship.“The scholarship amount has been enhanced so that scholars don’t leave mid-day to join teaching,” UGC chairperson Sukhdeo Thorat said.
The new amount of scholorship to be available to 6,500 researchers every year (doubled as compared to last year) — will be applicable from the new academic year 2009-10.
Only students who have cleared the National Eligibility Test will be eligible for the scholarships. The proposal to enhance the scholarship was taken after a recommendation by RP Aggarwal, Higher Education Secretary in the HRD ministry. “The fellowship amount should be increased to 50 per cent subject to the condition that it is less than initial pay for a fresh appointee as assistant professor,” Aggarwal had told UGC in letter on July 30.
With this, the UGC is looking to meet the demand for faculty with requisite research credentials and PhD degrees.
Source: Hindustan Times

The International Conference on Trends for Scientific Information Professionals - ICIC 2009

The 2009 ICIC meeting will take place in Sitges (Barcelona)Dates are 18-21 October 2009

It is a good oppurtuninty who are in the field of scientific and professional information in the information world. They devote much attention to the major current trends in the domain of scientific, technical and business information, as well as looking at interesting new research topoics in this area. There is a strong focus on state-of-the-art tools for extracting information and analysis, mining mapping and visualisation from scientific and technical information. Applying these tools is to found in the texts of patents, from patents as an aid to decision making in organisations. For more information kinldy visit the site address.

International Conference on Intelligent Computing -(ICIC 2009)

International Conference on Intelligent Computing (ICIC 2009) to be held on September 16–19, 2009 in Ulsan, Korea.
The conference will be organized by University of Ulsan, Korea, Institute of Intelligent Machines, University of Science & Technology of China, Chinese Academy of Sciences, and technically co-sponsored by the IEEE Computational Intelligence Society and the International Neural Network Society, and financially supported by the National Science Foundation of China and Korea Science and Engineering Foundation.
The theme for this conference is Advanced Intelligent Computing Methodologies and Applications. Only original high quality papers related to this theme are especially solicited, including theories, methodologies, and applications in science and technology.
Topics covering industrial issues/applications and academic research into intelligent computing will be welcome. The conference proceedings will be published by Springer Verlag, including Lecture Notes in Computer Sciences (LNCS)/ Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence (LNAI)/ Lecture Notes in Bioinformatics (LNBI)/ Communications in Computer and Information Science (CCIS).

TRAINING PROGRAMMS FROM NISCAIR

Here you will find various kind of training programmes conducted by HRD-NISCAIR - Newdelhi. NISCAIR is ideally placed to provide training on modern aspects of library and information science, science communication and science to meet the challenges of current times.

LIBRARIAN'S DAY - wishes

Information Professional @ Global information center

POSITION: Information Professional,Mumbai

RESPONSIBILITIES AND POSITION DESCRIPTION:
We are looking for an open-minded individual based in Mumbai to support, at the entry level, our global information center.
The successful applicant will provide content and document management support as well as act as a key point of contact on our Reference Help Desk, providing research support to our consultants in the field.

Job Description:<br> Guide and instruct users in the use of relevant sources and good research techniques
Assist users in their own research via phone, email and instant messaging
Perform daily tasks such as document processing, project tracking, and news alerts
Maintain and develop online research and reference tools
Conduct complex literature and statistical searches
Provide subject expertise in business research
Work on special projects as assigned

Required Skills & Experience:
Familiarity with document management or content management processes
Experience with library research strategies and online databases, such as Nexis or Factiva
Ability to organise, prioritise and plan work schedules in order to meet very tight and short deadlines
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs: PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Detail-oriented, with ability to consolidate research results into precise, concise responses
Self-motivated, customer-focused, and able to adapt to changing priorities
Occasional domestic and international travel (to US headquarters) required

Desired Skills:
MLS degree or relevant course work/previous company or market research experience
Experience with cataloguing and content management
Experience in support role within the Consulting industry
Familiarity with IT and business information sources
Experience using Microsoft Office SharePoint

Work Schedule:
The resource will be expected to work from the Diamond office in Mumbai.
Typical work hours will be from 9am-6pm; however, flexibility will be required for some short notice deadlines.

Compensation:
Diamond offers a competitive salary, based on prior experience of candidate along with best-in-class benefits
Annual bonus, based on company and individual performance
Interested candidates should apply online at
Diamond">www.diamondconsultants.jobs/applyDiamond
is an Equal Opportunity EmployerDiamond (Nasdaq: DTPI) is a premier global management consulting firm that helps leading organizations develop and implement growth strategies, improve operations, and capitalize on technology. Focused on technology, our teams combine highly skilled consultants in strategy, technology, and operations. Diamond works collaboratively with clients, to unleash the power within their own organizations to achieve sustainable business advantage. Diamond is headquartered in Chicago, with locations in Hartford, New York, Washington D.C., London, and Mumbai.

Wendessa
Diamond Management & Technology ConsultantsP & G PlazaCardinal Gracias Rd., ChakalaAndheri East, Mumbai 400099
Indiawww.diamondconsultants.com

Dy. Librarian @ EFL University

The EFL University invites application from eligible candidates for Dy. LIBRARIAN position at Hyderabad Campus.

For further informtion visit :
http://www.efluniversity.ac.in/Careers/Adv.%20of%20Faculty%20Positions%20and%20Dy.%20Librarian.pdf
AND
http://www.efluniversity.ac.in/Careers/DETAILS%20OF%20THE%20ADVERTISEMENT%20No.2%202009%20%207-7-2009.pdf
Last Date: 22.8.2009