Admission for PhD in LIS for the year 2010 at Sambalpur University.

Last date: 31.12.09.
More: http://www.sambalpuruniversitypgc.in/Ph.D._Notification.pdf

Admission for PhD in LIS for the year 2010 at DLIS, Gauhati University, Assam.

Last date of apply: 04/12/2009.
Apply in plain paper along with biodata to the HOD, DLIS, GU.
Entrance fee: Rs. 100 (in cash).
Date of Admission test: 11/12/2009. Time: 1.00 pm
Address: Deptt. of Library & Information Science, Arts Block, Ground Floor, Gauhati University.
Guwahati- 781014.
More: http://sites.google.com/site/dlisgusite

Admission for MPhil in LIS for the year 2010 at Sambalpur University, Orissa.

Last date of apply: 30/11/09.
There are 5 seats and 2 additional seats under self financing quota.
More: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/nmlis/attachments/folder/2117539192/item/794035643/view

Short-term Training Course on Technical Writing and Editing, NISCAIR, New Delhi.

Dates: 24-28 August 2009.
Broad course contents:
Technical communication process;
Linguistics;
Categories;
Structure and functions of technical communications;
Technical editing and editorial process;
Printing/production aspects;
Electronic Publishing.
Eligibility for Short Term Courses: The short-term courses are offered to R & D personnel, science communicators, middle and senior level managers, research scholars, LIS Professionals, etc.
Fees for Indian participants
Without accommodation: Rs. 2000.00
With accommodation: Rs. 2600.00
Payment of Course Fee: The entire course fee is to be sent in advance by Demand Draft drawn in favour of: Director, NISCAIR payable at New Delhi.
How to apply: The applications may be sent to: The In-charge, Training Division, NISCAIR
14 Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi-110 067. Ph: 011-26965094; 011-26863617
FAX: 91-11-2686 2228. E-Mail: training[at]niscair.res.in, narendrakumar[at]niscair.res.in
More Details: http://www.niscair.res.in/ActivitiesandServices/HRD/hrd.html

One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Health Science Librarianship (PGDHL) at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka

Last Date: 15-07-2009
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to One Year Postgraduate Diploma Course In Health Science Librarianship (PGDHL) for the academic year 2009-10 (August 2009 to July 2010) at Department of Health Science Library and Information Systems in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
Eligibility: MLIS
Intake: 5 students from merit and 5 students from sponsoreship
Term: The course of study including submission of project work is one year
Entrance Test: 25.07.2009 11.00am
Interview:25. 07.2009 3.30pm
Stipend: 5 merit students will get 5000/-per month.
More details: http://www.rguhs.ac.in/

Admission for BLISc, MLISc, M.Phil and PhD for 2009 at DLISc, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut.

B.Lib & Information Sc.
M.Lib & Information Sc.
M.Phil (Lib & Information Sc.) (Full Time/ Part Time)
PhD (Lib & Information Sc.) (Full Time/ Part Time)
Prospectus are available on payment of Rs. 500/- at selected branches of "Oriental Bank of Commerce" in all major cities, Meerut city offices, Registrar's office and also be obtained by post from office of the Registrar, Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, NH-58, Bypass Road, Meerut by sending demand draft of Rs. 600/- in favour of "Swami Vivekanand Subharti University" payable at Meerut.
Form can be downloaded from the website of the University.
http://www.subharti.org/Admission%20Form.PDF

Short Term Course on " Information Technology for Information Management ", NISCAIR, New Delhi

Dates: 25 May - 26 June 2009.
Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training at niscair dot res dot in

Short Term Course on "Science communication through print media", NISCAIR, New Delhi

Dates: 18-20 May 2009.
Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training at niscair dot res dot in

Short Term Course on "Patent Drafting", NISCAIR, New Delhi

Dates: 11-15 May 2009.
Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training at niscair dot res dot in

Short Term Course on "Access and Management of e-Resources", NISCAIR, New Delhi

Duration: 3 days (29 April - 1 May 2009)
Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
Course fee: Rs. 1200/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 1600/- (with accommodation).
How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training@niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training at niscair dot res dot in

Short Term Course on "Design and Development of Digital Libraries using GSDL", NISCAIR, New Delhi

Duration: 5 days (20-24 April 2009)
Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
Course fee: Rs. 2000/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 2600/- (with accommodation)
How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training@niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training at niscair dot res dot in

M.Tech Programme in Information Systems and Management, The International School of Information Management (ISiM), University of Mysore

Application Deadline: March 31, 2009
Offer Decision: April 15, 2009
Acceptance Decision: May 1, 2009
Course Start Date: September 1, 2009
For more information please consult: http://www.isim.ac.in

Online Certificate Courses Intellectual Property Rights and Information Technology in this Internet Age, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Das Road, Delhi

Last Date: 31st Mach 2009.
Duration: Three months commencing form 1st April 2009.
Course Contents: This course will cover the basic laws of Patents, Copyright, Trademarks and Management in IPRs.
Fees: Rs. 3500/- or 150 US $ (for foreign students).
For more details visit: http://www.ilidelhi.org

Online Certificate Courses on “Cyber Laws”, Indian Law Institute, Bhagwan Das Road, New Delhi.

Last Date: 31st Mach 2009.
Duration: Three months commencing form 1st April 2009.
Course Contents: This course will cover the fundamentals of Cyber Law and Cyber World, Regulatory Framework, Cyber Crime and E-Commerce.
Fees: Rs. 3500/- or 150 US $ (for foreign students).
For more details visit: http://www.ilidelhi.org

M.S. in Library and Information Science at Indian Statistical Institute, Documentation Research and Training Centre, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore

Distribution of Prospectus & Application forms: 10th February 2009 to 06th March 2009
Last date for Receipt of Completed Application forms: 27th March 2009
Date of Admission Test (India and abroad): 10th May 2009
For more details please consult
http:www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb

Short term course on Library Automation and Open Source Softwares, NISCAIR

Duration: 5 days (2-6 March, 2009)
Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
Course fee: Rs. 2000/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 2600/- (with
accommodation)
How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training@niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and is to be sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi – 110067. For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011-26965094) or Email at: training@niscair.res.in

WIPO WorldWide Academy offers Online Intellectual Property (IP) Courses

Enrollment: December 1, 2008 to February 18, 2009
DL-101 General Course on Intellectual Property
Summary: This course covers the main areas of intellectual property, namely copyright, related rights, patents, trademarks, geographical indications, industrial design, plant breeders' rights, unfair competition and international registration systems.
Duration: 50 hours. This course involves about 50 hours of study time over a period of six weeks. Tutorial assistance is provided by in-house experts via the course administrator. The course is offered two times in a year.
Cost: Free of Charge [Online Registration]
Distance Learning Session: March 1 to April 15 (Exam: April 16-18) 2009
Course Outline: Delivered via the Internet, this course comprises twelve modules: Guide to Studying the Course, Introduction to IP, Copyright, Related Rights, Trademarks, Geographical Indications, Industrial Design, Patents, WIPO Treaties, Unfair Competition, Protection of New Varieties of Plants, Summary and Discussion on IP Rights. Students must submit a final exam before completing the course.
Target Audience: Government officials, staff in collective management societies, business managers in publishing, broadcasting and industry, students in faculties of law, business, chemistry, engineering, journalism, etc. needing a basic knowledge of IP.
Other Advanced Courses (Fee-based)
DL-201E Copyright and Related Rights
DL-202E Electronic Commerce and Intellectual Property
DL-204E Biotechnology and Intellectual Property
DL-301E Patent
DL-302E Trademarks
DL-317E Arbitration and Mediation Procedure
DL-318E Patent Information Search
DL-320E Basics of Patent Drafting
Online Registration: http://www.wipo.int/academy/en/courses/distance_learning/catalog/c_index.html

Two year Graduate Training Programme, Central Library, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) MADRAS, Chennai- 600 036

Last date for receipt of application is 30.01.2009.
Central Library, Indian Institute Of Technology (IIT) MADRAS invites application for Two year Graduate Training Programme in the Central Library of the institute. Graduates with a minimum of second class along with Bachelor of Library & Information Science degree from any recognized University are eligible to apply. Knowledge of data processing is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates who have previous experience of working in a Technical Library.
A monthly stipend of Rs.7500/- for 1st year and Rs.8000/- for 2nd year will be given.
For more information please contact
http://www.iitm.ac.in/Training%20and%20Continuing%20Education%20Programme/1382.htm

28th Short Term Certificate Course in "Archives Management", SCHOOL OF ARCHIVAL STUDIES, NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF INDIA

Last date of receipt of application: 23rd January 2009.
Duration: 16th February 2009 to 31st March 2009.
Objective: To make the trainees aware of acquisition, arrangement, up-keep and retrieval of records.
Eligibility: Graduate in any discipline preferably in humanities from a recognized university.
Reservation: Seats are reserved for SC/ST/PH & OBC private candidates as per Government norms.
Age: Below 30 years for private candidates. Below 50 years for sponsored candidates. (Relaxation in age for the reserved categories is applicable as per Government norms).
Registration Fee: Application alongwith attested copies of educational qualification and Rs.100/- (Rupees hundred) only through crossed Indian Postal Orders/Bank Draft in favour of Administrative Officer, National Archives of India, Janpath, New Delhi-110001, be sent to The Director General of Archives, National Archives of India, Janpath, New Delhi-110001. Sponsored candidates should apply through proper channel.
Course Fee: Rs. 300/- (Rupees three hundred only) non- refundable, to be paid at the time of admission.
Boarding & Lodging: The School has no boarding & lodging facilities.
For more information please go through following link:
http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/jobdesc-1749-435.html

One Week Short Term Training Course on "Library Automation and Resource Sharing", NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067

Course dates: 19-23 January 2009
Broad course contents: Application of IT in libraries, Library automation: Introduction and current trends, Library automation software packages, Barcode and RFID technologies, Database creation, Digital Library concepts, Resource sharing, Library networks and services.
Course fee: Rs. 2000/- without accommodation and Rs. 2600/- with accommodation
Admission procedure: Application forms can be downloaded from http://www.niscair.res.in. Filled in applications along with appropriate course fee has to be sent in advance by DD in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and payable at New Delhi and addressed to, In-charge, Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067
For more information contact: training@niscair.res.in; Ph: 011-26863617 & 011-26965094.

PhD in Library and Information Science, Manipur University

Last Date: 31/12/2008.
For more details please consult
http://manipuruniv.ac.in/admissions/PHdNotice08.pdf
http://manipuruniv.ac.in/admissions/PhDForm08.pdf
http://manipuruniv.ac.in/admissions/PhDRegulation08.pdf

PhD at DLISc, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

Last Date of Submission of Form: 02/12/2008
Date of Interview: 18/12/2008.
For more information please visit: http://www.gauhati.ac.in/

PhD in Library and Information Science at IGNOU, New Delhi

For more information please visit: http://www.ignou.ac.in/

One Year Postgraduate Diploma Course In Health Science Librarianship (PGDHL), Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore

Last Date of Application: 31-10-2008.
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to One
Year Postgraduate Diploma Course In Health Science Librarianship (PGDHL)
for the academic year 2008-09 (December 2008 to November 2009) at
Department of Health Science Library and Information Systems in Rajiv
Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. The prescribed Application Form is made available in the website
http://www.rguhs.ac.in

Course on: Bibliometric Tools and Techniques for Measurement and Evaluation of Research Output, NISCAIR.

Duration: 24-28 November 2008.
Course fee: Rs. 2000/- without accommodation and Rs. 2600/- with accommodation
Number of participants: The number of participants are limited to 20 on first-come-first-served basis.
For enquiries, if any, please contact: training@niscair.res.in /
narendrakumar@niscair.res.in; Ph: 011-26863617

Post-Graduate Diploma Programme (1 Year) in Library Automation & Networking, Alagappa University , Karaikudi - 630 003

Last date for Issue & Receipt of Applications : 30/08/2008
Admission Notification - 2008-09
Alagappa University invites applications for admission to the following programme offered through Distance Education for the academic year 2008-09
Cost of Application & Prospectus Rs. 100/-
Applications & Prospectus can be obtained from
i. The Director, Directorate of Distance Education, Alagappa University, on payment of prescribed fees by means of DD in favour of "The Director,DDE, Alagappa University" payable at Karaikudi
ii. The approved Study Centres (Refer website www.alagappaunivers ity.ac.in) on payment of prescribed fee.
iii. In case of downloading the application through University website www.alagappaunivers ity.ac.in, the canditate have to remit the cost of application alongwith filled-in application to the Directorate.
For details contact
Post-Graduate Diploma Programme (1 Year) in Library Automation & Networking, Alagappa University , Karaikudi - 630 003, Directorate of Distance Education. Phone :- 04565-229 230
Fax :- 04565-225 216. E-mail :- alagappadde@ yahoo.co. in. Website :- www.alagappaunivers ity.ac.in
Print Access to this Admission Notification :-
The Hindu(Chennai City Edition), dated 22nd June , '08 (Sunday), Page # 13

M. Phil in Library and Information Science under Distance Mode, University of Kalyani, West Bengal

Last date submission of admission forms: 30.8.2008 (without late fee).
Directorate of Open and Distance Learning, University of Kalyani, West Bengal invites application for admission into 2-year M. Phil courses in Library and Information Science for the academic session 2008-2009. Eligibility: Minimum 45% marks for general candidates and 40% marks for the SC/ST candidates at the in P.G. Degree in Library & Information Science. Duration: 2 years (1st year: 400 Marks; 2nd year: Only Dissertation with 200 Marks).For further details refer to the Prospectus and visit the website: http://dodl.klyuniv.ac.in/fees.html

M.Tech Programme in Information Systems and Management, University of Mysore

Last date for receiving applications: 28/07/2008.
For application forms and more details, please visit www.isim.ac.in

Admission notice for MLISc at DLISc, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

Last date of submission of Forms (with Admission test fee of Rs 100/-): July 15, 2008.
Admission Forms are available from: July 2, 2008.
Admission test (at the Dept): July 19, 2008 at 10.00 AM
List of Eligible candidates for VIVA: July 21, 2008 at 11.00 AM
Date of VIVA: July 22, 2008 from 11.00 AM
Final selection list (From the Secretary, UC): July 26, 2008
Date of admission: To be notified

For more information please visit the following site

http://www.gulis.110mb.com/Admission.htm

Short Term Courses for LIS at National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), New Delhi – 110 067, India

NISCAIR conducts short-term courses in the field of Library and Information Science and other areas. The following short-term courses will be held during April 2008 to March 2009.
Short Term Training Courses (2008–2009)
Information Technology for Information Management
Library Automation and Resource Sharing
Design and Development of Digital Libraries Using DSPACE
Advanced Applications in WINISIS
Knowledge Innovation Culture and Management in Libraries
Online WINISIS Databases: Design & Development
Access and Management of E-Resources: Consortia Approach
Technical Writing & Editing
Library Automation and Open Source Software
Bibliometrics Tools and Techniques for Measurement & Evaluation of Research Outputs
Design and Development of Digital Libraries Using GSDL
Science Communication and Science Popularization
E-Publishing
Interoperability through OAI-PMH Protocol
Fundamentals of IPR
Patent Drafting
Intellectual Property Management.
Note:
1. The number of participants are limited to Twenty (20) for each of the courses.
2. Admission is strictly on the basis of first come first serve basis.
3. Course fee may be sent to the In-charge, Training courses at least 10 days in advance in the form of Demand Draft in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" payable at "New Delhi".
For details, please visit: http://www.niscair.res.in/movingmenu/Training%20Course%20Calender%202008-09.pdf and for any clarification, feel free to contact Dr. Narendra Kumar, In-Charge, Training Division (+91-11-26965094/26863617) at narendrakumar@niscair.res.in

MLISc and PhD at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Vidya Vihar, Raebareli Road, Lucknow-226025

Last Date of Application: 16/05/2008.
General Eligibility:
a) Graduation with 50% marks (40% for SC/ST/PH candidates in any subject.
Duration: 2 years (4 semesters)
URL of the Site: http://www.bbauindia.org or http://www.indiaresults.com
Print Access to this Advertisement: Employment News 26 April – 2 May 2008, P. 35.
Entrance test for admission shall be conducted on 7 and 8 June 2008 at Lucknow, Delhi, Kolkata, Hyderabad and Jammu.

University also offers PhD programmes (with 50% reservation for SC/ST in the ratio of 2:1 for which applications forms and details may be obtained from Academic Section of the University. University (Non NET UGC) Fellowship is also offered to the Research Scholars.

MLISc at Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore

Last date of application: 25th June, 2008.
- 4th Semester.
Total Seat Capacity: 30.
Graduation with 45 % (Students of BLSc can be considered for admission in 2 year)
Print Access to this advertisement: Employment News 31 May-6 June 2008. p. 11.
Website: http://www.dauniv.ac.in

PhD admission notice from The Osmania University

For more details please consult the following URL
http://www.osmania.ac.in/PhD2008.pdf

M.Phil in Library and Information Science

After the new announcement of UGC, there is a high demand for M.Phil in Library and Information Science, so considering it here an attempt is made to list some of the universities that are offering the M.Phil courses in Library and Information Science

Global Open University, Nagaland: http://www.subsidy.in/index.htm

List of Open Universities offering Courses in Library and Information Science (LIS)

Doctor of Philosophy in Library & Information Science
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (1985), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, IndiaTel.: 91-11-29532321, 29535924-32, 29535062-65 (EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508.
Fax: 91-11-29536588.
E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in Website : www.ignou.ac.in

Master of Library and Information Science
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (1985), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, IndiaTel.: 91-11-29532321, 29535924-32, 29535062-65 (EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508Fax: 91-11-29536588.
E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in Website : www.ignou.ac.in
2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (1982), Road No.46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500033, Andhra Pradesh, India.Tel.: 91-40-3544910. Fax: 91-40-3544830E-mail : braouap@hdl.dot.net.in Website : http://www.braou.ac.in/

Bachelor of Library and Information Science
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (1985), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, IndiaTel.: 91-11-29532321, 29535924-32, 29535062-65 (EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508Fax: 91-11-29536588. E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in Website : www.ignou.ac.in
2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Open University (1982), Road No.46, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad - 500033, Andhra Pradesh, India.Tel.: 91-40-3544910. Fax: 91-40-3544830E-mail : braouap@hdl.dot.net.in Website : http://www.braou.ac.in/
3. Nalanda Open University (1987), Camp. Office, 9 , Adarsh Colony, Kidwaipuri, Patna - 800001, Bihar, IndiaTel.: 91-612-234330Fax: 91-612-228513E-mail nalopuni@sancharnet.in: Website : http://www.nalandaopenuniversity.com/
4. Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (1989), Dnyanagangotri, Near Gangapur Dam, Nashik-422005, Maharashtra, IndiaTel.: 91-253-340228Fax: 91-253-341716E-mail : ycmou@vsnl.com Website : www.ycmou.com
5. U.P.Rajarshi Tandon Open University (1999), 17, Maharshi Dayanand Marg (Thornhill Road), Allahabad -21100, Uttar Pradesh, IndiaTel.: 91-532-621839Fax: 91-532-621839E-mail : sanyal@nde.vsnl.net.in Website : http://www.uprtou.org.in/

Diploma in Library & Information Science
1. Indira Gandhi National Open University (1985), Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068, IndiaTel.: 91-11-29532321, 29535924-32, 29535062-65 (EPABX), Extn. 2504 & 2508.
Fax: 91-11-29536588.
E-mail : rmohan@ignou.ac.in Website : www.ignou.ac.in
2. Kota Open University (1987) Rawatbhata Road, Akhelgarh, Kota-324010, Rajasthan, IndiaTel.: 91-744-421254Fax: 91-744-421769E-mail : Website :

References

1. Governmetn of India, Ministry of Human Resource Development, Department of Higher Education > List of Institutions Offering Courses on Distance Mode and Open Universities In India (As in January 2001): http://www.education.nic.in/dist_inst.asp#Distance