LIRC Memberships for U.G. and P.G. students

Category: U.G. Students

Pre-requisites:

1)      Three (3) stamp-size photos (Size: 1.7 cms x 1.7 cms)

2)      One (1) pass-port size photo

3)      Library Membership Form (available with the LIRC)

 

Category: P.G. Students

Pre-requisites:

1)      Two (2) stamp-size photos (Size: 1.7 cms x 1.7 cms)

2)      One (1) pass-port size photo

3)      Library Membership Form (available with the LIRC)

 

 

Trial Access to Knovel activated

Hi,

Trial Access to Knovel has been activated for the period August 20 to September 15, 2012. You are requested to make optimum use of the database during the above period. Please note that the trial access is IP based only.
For accessing the database, go to www.knovel.com 
The access would be provided from the Library webpage shortly. Until then you may go to the Knovel website and proceed.

Wishing you all a novel search!!
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A little about Knovel...

Knovel is a web-based application integrating technical information with analytical and search tools to drive innovation and deliver answers engineers can trust.

Knovel users include thousands of engineers and applied scientists worldwide representing 74 of the Fortune 500 companies and more than 300 leading universities.
Knovel provides subscribers with access to more than 4,000 leading reference works and databases from more than 90 international publishers and professional societies through a single interface.
Knovel is specifically focused on the engineering community, offering an unmatched depth and breadth of validated engineering content aggregated from the most trusted sources. Knovel’s comprehensive collection of content, covering 28 subject areas, is continually updated as new titles are available to reflect the evolving needs of users.
Knovel is the leading online technical reference resource for 3 reasons. First, Knovel locates more potentially relevant answers in a collection. Second, Knovel is better at quickly narrowing the potential answers to those most relevant to your search. Third, Knovel has interactive tables and graphs to help engineers use and export relevant data, making Knovel so much more than just e-books.
Sourced from: www.knovel.com

LIRC to re-open from July 16, 2012

The Annual Stock Verification is over and the LIRC is due to open on July 16, 2012 at 8.00 am. Till then, we would be re-shelving the books for better recall!
All the same, the LIRC was open to students for Internet access for their BE project work.
Happy to mention that not a single day passed by when there were no students asking access to IEEE and Springer!

Institute Newsletter latest issue is up!

Check out our new issue of the Institute's Newsletter - Bits-N-Bytes on our website - www.sfitengg.org

CPD23: Thing 9 - Evernote

Week 7

Thing 9: Evernote

I am in the process of downloading Evernote..it is taking a bit more time for download since my Internet connection is slow and besides the file size is also 48.5 MB.
More on this next time after I explore it!

Yes..I have finally downloaded Evernote..and started using it too..made entries for the to-do list. Also downloaded the Web Clipper..yet to use it.

- Chinmayee Bhange

CPD23: Thing 8 - Google Calendar

Week 6

Thing 8: Google Calendar

I have been using Google Calender off and on for the last 3+ years. I actually use it when I have to go on a vacation and still not forget my professional meetings. I am in the process of integrating the Google Calendar in my library blog to keep a record of all the library activities and events.

_ Chinmayee Bhange

CPD23: Thing 6 - Online Networks and Thing 7 - Real Life Networks

Week 5

Thing 6: Online Networks and Thing 7: Real-Life Networks

"Social Networking"...the term keeps popping in every now and then! And that's the essence of it..we cannot   do away with socializing - be it apparent or virtual. Networking enriches your growth, if practiced in a meaningful manner. In the olden times, we networked ( is equal to socialized) with our family and friends at festivals and get-togethers. However, it assumed a new meaning with the onset of online networks. The inherent meaning remains unchanged, although new dimensions creep in! Having said that, let me become a bit more professional:
LinkedIn: Yes, I am on LinkedIn.
Facebook: I and my library - both are on FB.
LISPN, LAT and CILIP: I am not a member of any of these groups but let me tell you about a few on this side of the World:

LIS-Forum: A first of its kind in my knowledge in the series of online networks! Since 1995

NMLIS (New Millennium LIS Professionals):  Since 1999. Group owner: Dr. N. Laxman Rao. Post messages to: nmlis@yahoogroups.com

MLOSC (Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle): An excellent initiative by Shri. Ajay Kamble (Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Rd.) and Shri. Bhupendra Bansod (PVDT College of Education, SNDT University, Mumbai). Post messages to mlosc@googlegroups.com

LM_NET: Although intended primarily for school librarians, the give and take of information is a must visit. One of my favorites indeed!

Another great example is that of WikiEducator. WikiEducator has been conducting several online workshops for the benefit of those who wish to dive in the open learning environment. I have recently completed their EL4C53 workshop and attained the status of a proud Wiki Buddy.
I have currently enrolled for their OLC4Ed (Open Content Licensing for Educators) free workshop. Wikieducator gives us an opportunity to collaborate (network) with our workshop facilitators and co-learners from around the World and so I do not hesitate to include it in my list of Online Networks.

- Chinmayee Bhange