Library Named after Afghan Librarian

Palo Alto University names library after renowned Afghan librarian By Lisa Fernandez lfernandez@mercurynews.com Posted: 01/20/2010 04:14:35 PM PST Updated: 01/20/2010 11:36:13 PM PST Click photo to enlarge Portrait Omar Seddiqui, 85-year-old used to be the librarian for the entire... ( Josie Lepe ) « 1 2 3 4 5 » My Town Peninsula: News, reader photos, forums & more Other My Town pages Omar Seddiqui has traveled the world, handled precious documents and used to preside over the entire public library system in his homeland of Afghanistan. Tonight, at a ceremony at the Stanford Faculty Club, Seddiqui's name will be emblazoned on a bronze plaque for all to see. The "Omar Seddiqui Library" sign will hang next to the library at the new Palo Alto University campus on Arastradero Road, formerly known as the Pacific Graduate School of Psychology. "All the time, I'm with books," Omar Seddiqui, 85, said Wednesday from his modest San Jose home. "This is very, very important for me." Having such a distinguished man's name on the library is also an honor for the niche university of about 1,000 behavioral science students, said Palo Alto University President Allen Calvin. "I have great admiration for the Afghan people and for what Mr. Seddiqui did there for his people," Calvin said. "He brings a long scholarly tradition with him." Palo Alto is a long way from Herat, Afghanistan, where Omar Seddiqui was born. He is the son of the late Mohamad Seddiq, a renowned scholar, professor, judge and collector of books. In 1955, Omar Seddiqui had a library in Herat named after his father. Seddiqui's eight children wanted to do the same for their father in their new home of Silicon Valley. Fred Seddiqui is the eldest son and a "serial entrepreneur" who sits on the board of trustees at the Palo Alto University. Over the four years he's been on the board, he donated tens of thousands of dollars to the university, plus a significant number of stock shares from two companies he founded: Sunnyvale-based Avantis Medical Systems and Mountain View-based Axis Surgical Technologies. Nine months ago, he proposed naming the library after his father. "My father has gone through much struggle, living in two different worlds," Fred Seddiqui said. "He is a great example to our family. When he first came here, he did flea market work, which could have been demeaning to a man of his stature, but he did it so he could remain independent." At first blush, Omar Seddiqui appears unassuming, a slightly built man with a neat white beard and clear green eyes. Until he pulls out a stack of aging documents written in Farsi, papers that reflect a lifetime of awards and achievements. Before the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan in 1979 and kicked him out of his post, Omar Seddiqui served for more than two decades in Afghanistan's Ministry of Information and Culture. For the last 10 years of his career, Seddiqui was director and president of the National Archives and Public Library, where he acquired precious documents, ancient poems and historic documents. In the 1970s, he was invited to Washington to visit the Library of Congress, and he was a frequent speaker all over the world. Seddiqui has also been a prolific writer. He studied journalism and wrote a 400-page manuscript called "Escape From My Country," which details his flight to the United States with his wife, Halima, in 1982. Since living in San Jose, Seddiqui has remained active. Not only is he able to visit his eight children and 10 grandchildren, many who live nearby in Palo Alto, Los Altos, Danville and San Jose, but he also tries to attend every Afghan festivity. "He's a party animal," joked Fred Seddiqui. Most of his children have become entrepreneurs. None is a librarian. "All of us like writing, though," Fred Seddiqui. "We all write when we're stressed." Even in his later years, Omar Seddiqui has penned articles on politics, religion and culture for the Los Angeles-based Afghan Mirror magazine, the Washington-based Omaid newspaper, the Alameda-based Caravan newspaper, and is a guest on the Pleasanton-based Noor TV. He also was president of the Afghan Center on Meridian Avenue in San Jose, where up to 100 Afghan-American youths come to learn Farsi and Pashto. "My father has instilled so much in us," Fred Seddiqui said. "It's just nice to recognize people when they're alive instead of when they're gone. And a library, that's something we're connected by through the generations." Contact Lisa Fernandez at 408-920-5002.   Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv

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Fw: Setting up of National Knowledge Network (NKN)

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Thu, 21/1/10, Indian LIS Professionals <mail@lislinks.ning.com> wrote: From: Indian LIS Professionals <mail@lislinks.ning.com> Subject: Setting up of National Knowledge Network (NKN) To: "lotus5673@yahoo.co.in" <lotus5673@yahoo.co.in> Date: Thursday, 21 January, 2010, 3:52 PM Indian LIS Professionals A message to all members of Indian LIS Professionals The Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure has accorded in principle approval for the establishment of the National Knowledge Network (NKN) to be implemented by the NIC.  For more consult: http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=57157 Visit Indian LIS Professionals at: http://lislinks.ning.com/?xg_source=msg_mes_network   To control which emails you receive on Indian LIS Professionals, click here

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Fw: Condolence Meeting : Shri. Subrata Dutta -- 21st January, 2010 at 6.30 p.m.

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Sat, 16/1/10, Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst. <akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in> wrote: From: Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst. <akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in> Subject: Condolence Meeting : Shri. Subrata Dutta -- 21st January, 2010 at 6.30 p.m. To: akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.in Date: Saturday, 16 January, 2010, 6:42 PM INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRE (IASLIC)         P-291, CIT SCHEME-6-M, KANKURGACHI, KOLKATA 700 054              PH : 033-23629651, E-MAIL : iaslic@vsnl.net                             Condolence Meeting We deeply mourn the sad demise of Shri. Subrata Dutta, former Hony General Secretary, IASLIC at the age of 68 on November 21, 2009 at 3:00 a.m. at his residence in Kolkata due to massive cardiac arrest. His sudden death has hurt us deeply and we feel proud of him for his wholehearted dedication towards the profession. He served INSDOC, Kolkata as Scientist for a long period. After his retirement Mr. Dutta was attached with CALIBNET as Director for promoting its functioning and services. During his tenure as Hony General Secretary in 1998 & 1999 he took many positive steps to popularize the activities of IASLIC. To pay homage to his departed soul and to commemorate respectfully his activities a condolence meeting will be held on 21st January, 2010 at 6.30 p.m. in the IASLIC meeting Hall, P-291, CIT Scheme-6-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054. All are requested to be present in the condolence meeting to pay homage to the departed soul.                 (Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty)                 Hony. General Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ======================================================================== DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY Librarian, Bose Inst., Kolkata ===============================================

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How are you dears............?

17.01.2010 Sunday, 5.50pm   A librarian writes to C'ba and Vicky, My darlings, This lonely dad this sunday takes to writing not knowing what to do.  Dears when I slept lasty night i fixed the alarm at 7.00am but you know that, I got up before the alarm ri9ngs at about 6.00am.  A huge and whole sunday infront of me.  Listened to morning news, hjad a cup of tea using amulya, cleaned utensils and then rolled back under blanket for a nap again.  It5 was 7.00am when i opened my eyes. I thought, yes it was time to wake up.  At times it so happens that we are so busy in so many things small and big , important and unimportant.......hours roll down........at the end of the day you that feel that nothing substantial was done and it is already evening and the same thing happened today.  Let me tell you what I did : immedfiately after waking up prepared a cup of tea and had it with parle G and read newspaper, had a morning walk, shampooved the hair and had a nice bath after shaving. and this is waht I did since morning.  I wanted to finalise my Research Proposal,  I wanted to conclude a book review.........nothing of this sort happened.  I was so busy.....but in thinking., listening to BBC news., standing in the balcony seeing people go around on the road below.   But let me tell you,   it was a wonderful sunday today this day in Bhubaneswarl.  You know at times you have to just flow with your thoughts........do things as they happen.....while away your time as per spontaneity of your thoughts.....dont put dead lines ....be yourself......listen to music......sleep.....and in between dream.........build castles in the air........ you know this kind of Sunday and holidaying is real break.  This is the best way of brewaking the monotony and routines.......... As real rest to your mind happens this way.  When I was reading....."Times of India (Open SPace - page 7.....i found a small write up by Nita Mehta of Jipur, she has nicel;y summed up the meaning and relevance of digital cleansing......a term mooted by John Mayer...... a musician, tweeter and an avid blogger.  His new year resolution was to keep off all digital contraptions........wheich meant he would not email, would not get on to his social newtworks.  W, would not blog and surf.  This is termed as "digital cleanse"....... I dont know how relevant is this term suitable for the meaning that he is assigning to this new found word.  John Mayers idea behind mooting this term is be health crazy, take rest.......unplug....come out and meet people.  This really a good guide for th those who are addicted to computer like Vicky.  Indeed it is worthy to be clinging to system from morning to evening.........we should be realistic, we should meet people, friends......play . Am I right Vicky? Computers and internet connect us to the world.......people all over the world instantly.  What about those of us who are yet to be  hooked up with hte net and ystems.  and be at large with the people of the world in a relative sense.  Bye for now and kids.....let me get back to you again on another sunday or holiday with another exercise of idling.  Be happy......be smiling........be idle sometimes......it is good for health.......be smart. Say hi to your mummy......   your appa     Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv

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Fw: Nathan NVR has recommended you on LinkedIn

Thu, 14/1/10, Nathan NVR <nvrnathan@gmail.com> wrote: From: Nathan NVR <nvrnathan@gmail.com> Subject: Nathan NVR has recommended Rajashekhar Devarai on LinkedIn Date: Thursday, 14 January, 2010, 11:10 AM LinkedIn Recommendations Nathan NVR has endorsed RAJASHEKHAR DEVARAI'S work as Head - Resource Centre / Librarian at National Institute of Fashion Technology.   Dear Rajashekhar, I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. Details of the Recommendation:   "Rajashekar Devarai was the Head-Resource Centre at NIFT Hyderabad during my tenure as Director and had exhibited dedication and devotion to his profession and helped students in the research methodology, transcription and project work through handling classes and guiding the students in their project work. A very committed person and always helpful in all other activities of the Centre also. He was part of the TEAM at NIFT which was responsible in getting NIFT, Hyderabad the ISO 9001-2000 certification.NIFT Hyderabad was the first Fashion Institute in the world to be certified ISO 9001-2000 and also the only NIFT Centre to be certified ISO. I wish him all success in his future endevour and assure that he will be a great asset to organisation."   Dr.N.V.R.Nathan Ex-Director - National Institute of Fashion Technology, Hyderabad This recommendation is not yet displayed on your profile. Display Nathan NVR's recommendation This email was sent to you by Nathan NVR (nvrnathan@gmail.com) through LinkedIn because Nathan NVR entered your email address. If you have any questions, please contact customer_service@linkedin.com. © 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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NVR Nathan Ex-Director : NIFT Hyderabad ...... recommends Rajashekhar Devarai

NVR Nathan Ex-Director : NIFT Hyderabad ...... recommends Rajashekhar Devarai   Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Thu, 14/1/10, Nathan NVR <nvrnathan@gmail.com> wrote: From: Nathan NVR <nvrnathan@gmail.com> Subject: Nathan NVR has recommended you on LinkedIn To: "RajLibrarian D" <lotus5673@yahoo.co.in> Date: Thursday, 14 January, 2010, 11:10 AM LinkedIn Recommendations Nathan NVR has endorsed your work as Head - Resource Centre / Librarian at National Institute of Fashion Technology. Dear RajLibrarian, I've written this recommendation of your work to share with other LinkedIn users. Details of the Recommendation:  "Rajashekar Devarai was the Head-Resource Centre at NIFT Hyderabad during my tenure as Director and had exhibited dedication and devotion to his profession and helped students in the research methodology, transcription and project work through handling classes and guiding the students in their project work. A very committed person and always helpful in all other activities of the Centre also. He was part of the TEAM at NIFT which was responsible in getting NIFT, Hyderabad the ISO 9001-2000 certification.NIFT Hyderabad was the first Fashion Institute in the world to be certified ISO 9001-2000 and also the only NIFT Centre to be certified ISO. I wish him all success in his future endevour and assure that he will be a great asset to organisation." This recommendation is not yet displayed on your profile. Display Nathan NVR's recommendation This email was sent to you by Nathan NVR (nvrnathan@gmail.com) through LinkedIn because Nathan NVR entered your email address. If you have any questions, please contact customer_service@linkedin.com. © 2010, LinkedIn Corporation

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Fw: [LIS-Forum] Prof. Malhan Takes Over as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Thu, 14/1/10, Jagtar Singh <jagtar.kindu@gmail.com> wrote: From: Jagtar Singh <jagtar.kindu@gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Prof. Malhan Takes Over as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences To: iatlis@yahoogroups.com, nmlis@yahoogroups.com, "list forum" <LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, lisert-india@googlegroups.com Date: Thursday, 14 January, 2010, 11:43 AM Dear All, I am glad to inform you that Prof. I. V. Malhan, Director, Academic Staff College, University of Jammu, and Vice President of IATLIS has taken over as Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Jammu for a period of three years w.e.f. 01 January 2010. He has also been head of the Department of Library and Information Science and Professor Incharge/University of Jammu  Library for more that a decade. Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Dean, Faculty of Education and Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu@gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work)       +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Re: ISS election 2009

CONGRATULATIONS SIR. GREAT. ISS IS LUCKY TO HAVE YOU AS PRESIDENT. HAPPY NEW YEAR.   I AM NOW AT BHUBANESWAR. KINDLY SEE THAT ALL COMMUNICATIONS ARE SENT TO THIS ADDRESS. THANKING YOU   RAJASHEKHAR DEVARAI CHIEF LIBRARIAN CHANAKYA CENTRAL LIBRARY ASIAN SCHOOL OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT, SHIKHSA VIHAR, PO ASBM BHOLA, BHUBANESWAR -754012 lotus5673@yahoo.co.in   Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Fri, 1/1/10, Jacob John Kattakayam <johnkattakayam@gmail.com> wrote: From: Jacob John Kattakayam <johnkattakayam@gmail.com> Subject: ISS election 2009 To: Date: Friday, 1 January, 2010, 12:07 PM 01/01/2010 Dear Colleague, Best wishes for Happy Healthy and Prosperous 2010 I am happy to inform you that I have been elected as the President of the Indian Sociological Society due to your whole hearted support.   I am extremely grateful to you for the same.  Prof. Tulsi Patel is the new Secretary of the ISS and the newly elected MC members are as follows Prof. Mohanti, (Pondicherry),  Prof. Kamala Ganesh (Mumbai), Prof. Anuradha Uttam Bhoite, Prof. M.H. Makwana, Prof. C.A. Somashekharappa, Kindly inform the election results to the all our colleagues. Let me assure you that I will do my very best, during my tenure to fulfill my promises to the members of the ISS and to discharge my responsibilities to the society and the profession. Let me also assure you that I will be always receptive to any innovative and constructive suggestions that come from you. Kindly feel free to write to me on how we could forward together to raise the society to new heights in the year ahead. With warmest regards, Yours sincerely, Pof. Jacob John Kattakayam Email- jjkattakayam@yahoo.com            johnkattakayam@gmail.com Mob: 09447711122

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TISS IFLA Workshop December 2009: Brief Report

TISS IFLA Workshop December 2009: Brief Report

Posted by: "Satish Kanamadi" satish@tiss.edu skanamadi

Mon Dec 21, 2009 4:54 am (PST)

Dear Professional Colleagues,Greetings!
Please find below the brief note about the recently concluded TISSIFLA International workshop on "Capacity Building in the KnowledgeEnvironment: Workshop to Train Library and Information Professionalsin Information Literacy in India" (18- 19 Dec 2009), organized at TataInstitute of Social Science, Mumbai, India.Over 152 librarians, documentation officers, Information Scientistsand teachers from different parts of India and other SAARC countrieslike Bhutan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka participated in this two dayworkshop. This workshop was supported by by International Federationof Library Associations (IFLA), Netherlands and co-sponsored by BombayScience Librarians Association (BOSLA).The chief Guest for the inaugural function was Prof.V.G.Talwar, ViceChancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore.(Former Librarian at BHEL,Bangalore, Mangalore University and Professor, DLISc,
MysoreUniversity).FELICITATION TO PROF. V G TALAWARFollowing library associations felicitated Prof.V.G.Talawar on thisoccasion.BOSLA was represented by Dr.Muttayya Koganuramath, Chairperson, BOSLAIATLIS represented by Prof.Jagtar Singh, President, IATLISILA represented by Dr.D.V.Singh, President, ILAIFLA represented by Dr.Pradeepa Wijetunge, Librarian, University ofColombo, Sri Lanka.Another successful LIS professional was also felicitated at thisevent. Dr.B.S.Kademani, Scientist F, Scientific Information ResourcesDivision, BARC, Anushakti Nagar, MUMBAI was felicitated for beingaccorded with SIS Fellowship 2009. Prof.V.G.Talawar, Chief Guest ,Presented a Shawl and Flower Bouquet to Dr.Kademani.WORKSHOP SESSIONS ( 18 -19 DEC 2009)DAY ONE : FRIDAY 18 DEC 2009Design, Development and Delivery of Information Literacy Programmes: An LSEExperienceMs.Rowena Macrae-Gibson, Liaison Librarian, London School of EconomicsLibrary, UKInformation Literacy Skills and Knowledge SocietyDr.Pradeepa Wijetunge, Librarian, University of Colombo, SriLankaPromoting Information Literacy in Academic and Research LibrariesBy Prof.Jagtar Singh,Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science,Punjabi University, PatialaDAY TWO : FRIDAY 18 DEC 2009Role of Library Associations in Promoting Information LiteracyBy Prof.Diljit Singh, Associate Professor, University of Malaya, KualaLumpur, MalaysiaInformation Literacy for Distance Learners: A Case Study of IGNOUDr.Sudhir Arora, University Librarian, Indira Gandhi National OpenUniversity (IGNOU), New DelhiPANEL DISCUSSION:What should be India’s National Policy towards Information Literacy?Prof.C.R.Karisiddap pa(Moderater)Ms.Rowena Macrae-GibsonProf.Diljit SinghProf.B.Ramesh BabuProf.B.D.KumbarThe workshop concluded with an Vote of thanks. Dr.Satish Kanamadi, TISScompered for this two day event. We acknowledge the support received by allthe participants, resource persons and email discussion forums like MLOSC,NMLIS, LIS FORUM , IATLIS, etc.Thanks and regards,Dr.Muttayya KoganuramathUniversity Librarian,Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University)Sion-Trombay Road, DeonarMUMBAI-400 088-- Thanks and Regards,Satish Kanamadi. Ph D.Assistant Librarian (Sr)Tata Institute of Social Sciences (Deemed University)Sion-Trombay Road,Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088Tel: 91-22-25525283Fax: 91-22-25525050Email: satish@tiss. edu ; kanamadi@gmail. com

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Imagination is more important knowledge. Who is an intellectural? He is someone educated beyond his intelligence. Arthus C Clarke   Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv

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Re: Fw: SIS Fellowship -2009 Award Conferred on Dr. B. S. Kademani !

Thank you Dr. Bandi for the valuable information passed on to me. Cheers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!It is indeed a proud moment to learn that SIS fellowship award for 2009 goes to Dr.B.S.Kademani. It is a befitting recognition to a down to earth, resourceful , humble and talented senior lis professional. He needs no introduction. A simple search in google opens up tons and tons of information about him and his mentors, collaborators and his contributions. His papers on Scientometrics speak volumes about his calibre, hardwork and perseverance. Let many more laurels adorn his glorious crown.   Rajashekhar Devarai Chief Librarian - ASBM lotus5673@yahoo.co.in   Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Thu, 10/12/09, anand bandi <anb321in@yahoo.co.in> wrote: From: anand bandi <anb321in@yahoo.co.in> Subject: Fw: SIS Fellowship -2009 Award Conferred on Dr. B. S. Kademani ! To: crkarisiddappa@rediffmail.com, bdkumbar@yahoo.com, "Laxmanrao" <naglaxman@yahoo.com>, "Rajshekhar Devrai" <lotus5673@yahoo.co.in>, "Dr.B.S.Maheswarppa" <maheswarappa_bs@rediffmail.com>, "asundi" <ashokasundi@rediffmail.com>, "ramesh gangappa paloti" <ramesh_paloti@rediffmail.com>, sangayya@rediffmail.com, "Nagappa badiger" <nagappa123@yahoo.co.in>, "Dr. D CHANDRAN" <chandrand2001@yahoo.co.in> Date: Thursday, 10 December, 2009, 4:51 PM Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile : 09892192799  e-mail: anb321in@yahoo.co.in  anbandi@rediffmail.com website:www.niftindia.com --- On Thu, 10/12/09, Ganesh Surwase <ganeshbarc@yahoo.co.in> wrote: From: Ganesh Surwase <ganeshbarc@yahoo.co.in> Subject: SIS Fellowship -2009 Award Conferred on Dr. B. S. Kademani ! To: ahirwarjeetendra@rediffmail.com, nirmalag@yahoo.co.in, aarti@cdacmumbai.in, banalata.das@tcs.com, varsha.kadam@tcs.com, lotus5673@yahoo.co.in, yogrup@rediffmail.com, nm.kale@tcs.com, shivmohan.kahar@tcs.com, sbmunavalli@gmail.com, satishlib@yahoo.com, gaurang@tifr.res.in, rdabholkar@tifr.res.in, ramesh_paloti@rediffmail.com, naikal_ab@yahoo.com, truptee.shah@gmail.com, trupti@cdacmumbai.in, savita@cdacmumbai.in, scgudodagi@gmail.com, rahulrh@gmail.com, pattar.vijay@gmail.com, kacherki@gmail.com, anb321in@yahoo.co.in, praveenkpati@gmail.com, dilm32000@yahoo.co.in, dvidhate@iips.net, puttuc@yahoo.com, joshim@tmc.gov.in, jhkadli@gmail.com, nirmabag@yahoo.co.in, manjunayak1977@yahoo.co.in, girishkunkur28@gmail.com, girish@qmedkf.org.in, kuljitguru@yahoo.co.in, harshmlis@yahoo.co.in, sangayya@rediffmail.com, sujata_bansode@rediffmail.com, vanilib@yahoo.co.in, machomanishu@rediffmail.com, N-tenzin2001@yahoo.com, nalinir99@gmail.com, priya_dhawale@indiatimes.com, sunitajadhav7@yahoo.co.in, santoshbothe@yahoo.com, shalinibarc@yahoo.com, sushma.karnik@ril.com, kanchan.Juikar@ril.com, leena.Dani@ril.com, bskademani@yahoo.co.in, bs_kademani@rediffmail.com, bhagwatdipti@gmail.com, vinitadj@rediffmail.com, bhitre_mangesh@rediffmail.com, kamleshghadi@rediffmail.com, pralhadsha@yahoo.com, sonawanemanoj@rediffmail.com, venkata.kesavan@timesgroup.com, bkmore@rediffmail.com, babankmore@gmail.com, chandanshive_a@rediffmail.com Date: Thursday, 10 December, 2009, 4:27 PM Dear Professionals, It is great pleasure for me  to inform you that Dr. B. S. Kademani , Scientific Officer-F , Scientific Information Resource Division, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre has been awarded the prestigious 'SIS Fellowship-2009 Award' by the Society for Information Science (SIS) in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Library and Information Science field. This award was presented to him by Dr. Craig W. Stephens, Vice President, Chemical Abstracts Service, Ohio, USA on  9th December 2009 in a glittering ceremony at CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), Pune. Dr.Kademani is the recipient of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Fellowship in 'Library and Scientific Documentation' in 1991 at the Facinformationszentrum (FIZ), Karlsruhe, Germany and Vienna International Centre (VIC), Austria. He is also the recipient of ILA-Kaula Best Librarian Award-2008. He was  a Standing Committee Member of IFLA's (International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions) Science and Technology Libraries Section from India for the term 2005-2009.He has over 80 research papers published in national and International Journals, edited eight books and many compilations. He is also a referee to many national and international professional journals. His book entitled ' scientometric Portrait of Homi Jehangir Bhabha: The Father of Indian Nuclear Research Programme' was released by Dr. Srikumar Banerjee, Director, Bhabha Atomic Research centre, Mumbai on 30th October,2009 to mark the Homi Bhabha Centenary Year Celebrations. This book has been widely appreciated by the scientific Community. Dr. S. Sivaram, Director, NCL, Pune, Dr. Craig W. Stephens, Dr. Naresh Kumar,President, SIS, Dr. Wadhwa, Secretary, SIS and Dr. R. R. Hirwani were the dignitaries present on the occasion. While receiving the award Dr. Kademani remembered his collaborators, colleagues, friends and family members and dedicated this award to them.   It is a matter of great pride for us to work with him. I wish him many more such awards and honours. With regards,   Ganesh Surwase Bhabha Atomic Research Centre SIRD,  Central Complex, Trombay Mumbai-400085 e-mail: ganeshbarc@yahoo.co.in Mob. 9819253090   The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage.

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Fw: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Prof. N.M. Malwad

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Fri, 16/10/09, Seetharaman <mns27@hotmail.com> wrote: From: Seetharaman <mns27@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Prof. N.M. Malwad To: "Francis Jayakanth" <franc@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Friday, 16 October, 2009, 10:37 PM Dear Members, I am sorry to hear about the sad demise of Sri Malwad.  I had known him since his days at TIFR Library as its Chief Librarian and later when he had joined IISC. Library.  He was a close friend of mine and we had had continuous interaction in library matters of mutual interest. I wish to offer my deep condolences to the members of the bereaved family. M N Seetharaman Formerly, Information Centre for Aeronautics National Aerospace Laboratories Bangalore mns27@hotmail.com -------------------------------------------------- From: "Francis Jayakanth" <franc@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 2:50 PM To: <lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Sad demise of Prof. N.M. Malwad > Dear Members: > > I am so sorry to hear the passing of Prof. N.M. Malwad. > > On behalf of the office bearers and members of Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and my personal self, we deeply regret the sad and sudden passing of Prof. Malwad. In his passing away, the profession has lost an eminent personality and a wonderful human being. > > May his soul rest in peace and the members of the bereaved family have the strength to bear the loss > > Sincere Condolences, > > Francis Jayakanth > > VP, KALA > > > > On Thu, 15 Oct 2009, Mr.Puttabasavaiah <bas@library.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > >> Dear Professional friends, >> >> With great sorrow with heavy heart it is informed that one of the stalwarts in the profession, a great teacher, scholar and very humanitarian Librarian Prof. N.. M. Malwad is no more with us. He left for heavenly abode on 15th, October, 2009 at 09:30AM. His sad demise is a great loss to the LIS Profession. As we all know, he had a very distinguished career heading TIFR and IISc Library and a rare distinction of working on INIS system in its initial stages. He was instrumental in setting up of several organizations including INFLIBNET. He was Invited by the UGC to work on a Special Committee formed for preparing a Project Report on INFILBNET and worked as the core member in preparing and finalizing Report on INFLIBNET. He is fondly remembered for his lively and scholarly talks and his human approach to help any body. It is a great personal loss to me and my family. We pray God to rest the departed Soul in Peace. >> >> >> Puttabasavaiah. >> >> Deputy Librarian >> JRD Tata Memorial Library >> Indian Institute of Science >> Bangalore - 560 012 INDIA. >> _______________________________________________ >> LIS-Forum mailing list >> LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >> http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >> > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Fw: orkut - Deshpande Fellowship Program - application deadline 1 November 2009

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Tue, 20/10/09, savitarani N <11890567433223465663@mail.orkut.com> wrote: From: savitarani N <11890567433223465663@mail.orkut.com> Subject: orkut - Deshpande Fellowship Program - application deadline 1 November 2009 To: "Karnatak University Dharwad" <noreply-orkut@google.com> Date: Tuesday, 20 October, 2009, 12:53 PM savitarani: Deshpande Fellowship Program -apply by 1st Nove The Deshpande Foundation: Founded in 1996 by Jaishree and Gururaj Deshpande, the Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization in Massachusetts, USA, and India in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and international development. We believe in creating sustainable social change, and we take a hands-on approach with our grant partners to help them achieve their objectives. The Deshpande Fellowship Program: The program is a unique opportunity for budding social entrepreneurs. The Fellowship is an interactive, applied learning experience that aims to foster a generation of successful social entrepreneurs. Participants will learn existing best practices and engage with the foremost social entrepreneurs and local innovators to develop a working knowledge of leading social change models. The program will leverage this theoretical framework to aid each participant in the creation of an individualized proposal for social change. Fellows will be expected to implement their innovations with partner institutions. Eligibility Cretiria: · Desire to create lasting social change · Are between 21-28 years of age (preferred) · Have earned a graduate or post-graduate degree · Possess at least 6 months work experience in the development sector (Block placement and fieldwork also considered) · Women are encouraged to apply (5 meritorious scholarships provided to economically weaker students) Stipend : Fellows can earn up to Rs.35000 stipend based on performance Selection: Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit Hubli for group discussion and interviews. Deadline: Apply by 1st November 2009. Questions: E-mail fellowshipatdfmail.org. Visit www.deshpandefoundation.org/dcse to download an application form to email to fellowshipatdfmail.org or mail a hard copy to address below. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to mail hard copies of two recommendation letters. For details call: Savita Y– 9986902168 view your message inbox  |  view savitarani's profile by email options from orkut.com: - Stop sending me emails - Change my email options - Help Center

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Fw: orkut - Deshpande Fellowship Program - application deadline 1 November 2009

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Tue, 20/10/09, savitarani N <11890567433223465663@mail.orkut.com> wrote: From: savitarani N <11890567433223465663@mail.orkut.com> Subject: orkut - Deshpande Fellowship Program - application deadline 1 November 2009 To: "Karnatak University Dharwad" <noreply-orkut@google.com> Date: Tuesday, 20 October, 2009, 12:53 PM savitarani: Deshpande Fellowship Program -apply by 1st Nove The Deshpande Foundation: Founded in 1996 by Jaishree and Gururaj Deshpande, the Foundation is a leading philanthropic organization in Massachusetts, USA, and India in the areas of innovation, entrepreneurship and international development. We believe in creating sustainable social change, and we take a hands-on approach with our grant partners to help them achieve their objectives. The Deshpande Fellowship Program: The program is a unique opportunity for budding social entrepreneurs. The Fellowship is an interactive, applied learning experience that aims to foster a generation of successful social entrepreneurs. Participants will learn existing best practices and engage with the foremost social entrepreneurs and local innovators to develop a working knowledge of leading social change models. The program will leverage this theoretical framework to aid each participant in the creation of an individualized proposal for social change. Fellows will be expected to implement their innovations with partner institutions. Eligibility Cretiria: · Desire to create lasting social change · Are between 21-28 years of age (preferred) · Have earned a graduate or post-graduate degree · Possess at least 6 months work experience in the development sector (Block placement and fieldwork also considered) · Women are encouraged to apply (5 meritorious scholarships provided to economically weaker students) Stipend : Fellows can earn up to Rs.35000 stipend based on performance Selection: Short-listed candidates will be invited to visit Hubli for group discussion and interviews. Deadline: Apply by 1st November 2009. Questions: E-mail fellowshipatdfmail.org. Visit www.deshpandefoundation.org/dcse to download an application form to email to fellowshipatdfmail.org or mail a hard copy to address below. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to mail hard copies of two recommendation letters. For details call: Savita Y– 9986902168 view your message inbox  |  view savitarani's profile by email options from orkut.com: - Stop sending me emails - Change my email options - Help Center

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Who is Responsible...............

Since long we have been witnessing and subsequently discussing regarding the downfall trend of LIS profession and professionals. Despite of blessed with ICT tools, LIS profession is not able to cope up with need of the users coming from the cross-sections of the society. Every next second we are getting a new e-query regarding very basic services supposed to be performed by the person in charge. What are the reasons of this situation that every new recruitee is find him in a soup and try to make every best possible effort to find out the answers of very basic nature questions? The reason may be any one of the following……………
1. LIS Curricula is not updated enough so that a student can have the latest and up-to-date knowledge of practical environment.
2. Do the learned faculties are not getting required time and proper infrastructures to keep update themselves?
3. Are the students now a days are interested only to getting a degree by using any of the means so that they can decorate their C.V.s
4. Does the new entrants feared to take challenges and not capable to convert their theoretical knowledge in practical terms?
5. Does the govt is only interested only in framing the hard core policies and setting up certain working groups to evaluate the situation?
6. What are the major roles of reputed Associations in this profession are they just limiting themselves by organizing seminars and workshops from time to time.
In the light of above queries, who is responsible for this downfall………
1. Educators
2. Students
3. Curriculum
4. Govt.
5. Associations

My dear friends, I just want to clarify myself as these questions are haunting my mind since long.

Fw: [lisforum_orissa] Vacant for the post of Librarian and Asstt.Librarian

Librarianship is a noble profession. lotus5673@yahoo.co.in 1816gbgv   --- On Fri, 18/9/09, Brundaban Nahak <bnahak@yahoo.com> wrote: From: Brundaban Nahak <bnahak@yahoo.com> Subject: [lisforum_orissa] Vacant for the post of Librarian and Asstt.Librarian To: lisforum_orissa@yahoogroups.com Date: Friday, 18 September, 2009, 1:56 PM   Dear professional colleague, We required urgently one librarian for Hyderabad ,Asian School of Business Management and two Asstt.Librarians required in Asian School of Business Management, Bhubaneswar. If any body is interested ,then kindly contact to Mr.Brundaban Nahak,Sr.librarian, ASBM(mob.0977875331) and may send  their resume to brundaban@asbm. ac.in Brundaban Nahak Sr.Librarian Mob.9777875331   __._,_.___ Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar MARKETPLACE Mom Power: Discover the community of moms doing more for their families, for the world and for each other Change settings via the Web (Yahoo! ID required) Change settings via email: Switch delivery to Daily Digest | Switch format to Traditional Visit Your Group | Yahoo! Groups Terms of Use | Unsubscribe Recent Activity  2 New Members Visit Your Group Search Ads Get new customers. List your web site in Yahoo! Search. Weight Management Group on Yahoo! Groups Join the challenge and lose weight. Celebrity Parents Spotlight on Kids Hollywood families share stories . __,_._,___

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