July 2004 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

information about library software
by Mailing List Manager 13 Jul '04

13 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 16:22:02 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] monawwer eqbal" <monawwereqbal(a)yahoo.co.in> Susmitha Ramesh, librarian, if you want to more details about the library automation software so please see this website http://www.lisgateway.com/aut_softwares.asp LISGateway.com provides searchable and browsable catalogue of Internet based resources related to Library & Information Science. It encourages the exploitation of publishers material by providing free access to quality web resources. The data pages establishes links mainly to site, which have produced e-journals, e-books, reference resources etc. It improves the effectiveness of Internet searching and will serve as a source of information for LIS people. Users would be directed to high quality of Internet resources rather than to have evaluate, filter and organize the resources themselves. MONAWWER EQBAL PROJECT FELLOW DEPPT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE A.M.U ALIGARH UP 202002

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Library Software
by Mailing List Manager 13 Jul '04

13 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 13:43:59 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> hi every one i suggest to go for NEW GENLIB an automated software developed by well known librarian Sri Haravu. It is having all the features and it is also cheap comparatively. this is developed on behalf of avoluntary ofganisation established on the name of Late BS Kesavan. please communicate with Sri Haravu haravu(a)newgenlib.com laxman rao Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 06:30:41 -0400 (EDT) From: cal_sms Dear Ms Susmitha Ramesh: Why don't you go for AutoLib, a software designed by AutoLib Software system.You can look into the details for the software at:http://www.autolib-india.net/. Ours is a research library and we are working with this software quite comfortably. You can also have a look at the demo of the software. This software is relatively cheaper than others you mentioned. Thanks, S. M. Shahabuddin[Programme Associate M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Taramani, Chennai]

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Re: [LIS-Forum] subscription to journals
by Mailing List Manager 13 Jul '04

13 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 13:20:03 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> hi please understand that GOC validity is in question. how the norms caould be valid. u need to discuss and observe few libraries and consolidate and prepare ur own rules (based on experience_) and get them approved. experiences of the people r varied, based on the budget, people, location etc. all the best, laxman rao Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: Date: Sun, 11 Jul 2004 21:04:56 -0700 (PDT) From: Rajamma PK Dear friends, I would like to have your suggestions on jounrnal subscription to libraries, both directand though subscription agents in India. Are there any concrete guidelines for engaging a subscription agent in the present context of the GOC ? Awaiting your valuable suggestions. P.K. Rajamma, Librarian (T7-8), CTCRI. Sreekariyam

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Refresher Course in LIS
by Mailing List Manager 13 Jul '04

13 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 13:16:25 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> hi the refresher courses organised by the UGC are for a specified group of people and not for all. for every ones inf, thre r several conditions for inviting the resource persons. it is not so simple to organise the courses. some people hav too much expectations ans some of them r not interested and come for time pass. it is not correct to say repeat, but it is based on the need, group, objectives of a particular course. laxman rao Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 12:08:45 +0530 From: manish mankad Thanks Mr. Vijaykumar for UGC refresher course details. I have a suggestion: can we prepare a list of Lib professionals who could possibly form the resourse persons group for such refresher courses? It will be dynamic whereby each individual's competencies could be widened, narrowed or altered over a period of time. There will be additional details like current position, experience, publications, area of specialisation, lectures/presentation in past etc. This will help the refresher course organisers to pick and choose so that the participants are benefitted by the best of lot rather than getting the same, repeat persons because of lack of suitable alternatives. -Manish Mankad Information Services Ext: 208/460 Tel: 022 28276208 Hindustan Lever research Centre B.D. Sawant Marg Andheri (E), Mumbai 400099 INDIA

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References on Re-engineering Libraries for IT Environment
by Aloor Thomas Francis 13 Jul '04

13 Jul '04

Dear Professionals, I am doing Research on the topic, "Re-Engineering University Libraries for IT Environment". Will you please help me in giving references and articles related to this. Thanks Francis __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Library Software
by Mailing List Manager 12 Jul '04

12 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 06:30:41 -0400 (EDT) From: cal_sms <cal_sms(a)myway.com> Dear Ms Susmitha Ramesh: Why don't you go for AutoLib, a software designed by AutoLib Software system.You can look into the details for the software at:http://www.autolib-india.net/. Ours is a research library and we are working with this software quite comfortably. You can also have a look at the demo of the software. This software is relatively cheaper than others you mentioned. Thanks, S. M. Shahabuddin[Programme Associate M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Taramani, Chennai] ----original message ---- Dear Professionals,Can you help me to figure out the different sources for availing theLibrary Software, which works out economically - though i have a few inmind like -Slim ++LibsoftLibsysEasy LibEdupro etc.,Can I have any contacts in Bangalore where the authorised can provide uswith a demo. Ours is a IT company, which is newly organised with 400 booksand few business and IT magazines.Also dear professionals can you help me out how to equip the library withmodern amenities for storage and retrieval in a special library.Dear Professionals - Can we come out with a new profile - which is achallenging for library professionals - without much technicalqualification/knowledge but with couple of years of experience, which isdiffer! ent from the services, like CAS, Reference service, SDI etc.Any suggestions, please share with the undersigned. Regards,Susmitha Ramesh Librarian.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Library Software : e-Granthalaya
by Mailing List Manager 12 Jul '04

12 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 03:00:58 -0700 (PDT) From: Dr. R M Vatnal <vatnal(a)yahoo.com> Hello, You can add this software to your list. Details of the software as follows: -Vatnal Library Automation package http://egranthalaya.kar.nic.in What is e-Granthalaya ? e-Granthalaya, the library automation package developed by National Informatics Centre Bangalore is aimed to suit the requirements of different classes of libraries. Features of e-Granthalaya User friendly package which needs minimum training Multi user package with database loaded on the server. The individual nodes across different departments can share the data from the server. Administrators can create/modify/delete users (password protected) with restrictions to handle different modules. Using this package, it is possible to store and retrieve data in languages like Assamese,Bengali,Gujarati,Hindi,Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Oriya, Punjabi, Tamil and Telugu. Circulation is integrated with barcode interface; hence it requires few interactions with the system. Search facility locate books, Journals and serials and other materials quickly Guest account allows non-members of the library to have a look into the holdings of the library. Contains extensive help facility to guide the users. Modules of e-Granthalaya Administration Maintenance of members, with password and access to selected modules. Stock verification, budget control etc. Serials Control Periodical subscription, receipt, billing, payment & daily newspaper monitoring. Acquisition Books indenting, picking the books required by the library from the list, placing purchase orders, supply of books, billing & payments for books, accessioning of books. Circulation Barcode enabled issue, return & renewal of books along with keeping track of books lost. OPAC Searching books / periodicals on title, author, publisher, subject heading, call no, year of publication, series & keywords. Boolean search for books on title, author or publisher. Reports Commonly used reports like accession register, member registers, and statistical reports are available in this module. These reports can be customised according to the requirements of Libraries. Web Utilities These utilities help in browsing the OPAC over internet/intranet. Also few utilities like readers view, books borrowed, readers statistics, request for a book etc is incorporated. HELP Online help for �e-granthalaya� operating procedure. Help window for each operation by pressing F1 key. Objective To promote IT in Library management at affordable price. To suit the requirements of different kinds of libraries. To provide maximum functionalities required by a librarian. Security Access controlled through Login and password. Built-in privilege groups of users / operating staff. Access may be denied through membership module. Training NIC regularly organizes �D7- Library Management system� training program to create awareness about �e-Granthalaya� package for Librarians. Multilingual capabilities Works with ISM office 2000 developed by CDAC. Can be customized to suite all Indian languages supported by ISM. Technology Platform supported: Windows 98 / Windows XP / Windows 2000 Professional Windows NT 4.0 / Windows 2000. Back end Database: MS ACCESS 2000 / SQL Server 7.0 or 2000. Multilingual Tool :ISM office 2000. Successful Installations Karnataka High Court Library, Bangalore Viveknanda Institute of Technology Library, Bangalore Lokayukta Library, Bangalore District Central Libraries in Karnataka State located at Mysore, Mangalore, Mandya,Tumkur, Bellary, Bidar, Dharwad, Gulbarga and karwar. RRL Library, Pondicherry Central Library, Karavatti, Lakshadweep. Secretariat Library, New Delhi. Rajbhavan Library, Bangalore. HARDWARE CONFIGUATION System requirements Minimum Recommended Processor Pentium Pentium III RAM (Primary Memory) 64 MB RAM 128 MB RAM Hard Disk Capacity 2.1 GB 4.3 GB Monitor Color SVGA(800X600) Color SVGA(800X600) Operating System Windows 98 & above Windows 98 & above Printers Dot Matrix HP Laser jet Barcode reader None Should be interfaced with keyboard Telephone/e-mail None Required for web enabled searching. CD ROM/DVD Drive CD ROM/DVD drive for installation CD ROM/DVD drive for installation For Details Contact Smt. Veena P Oak Mr Ramakrishna G S Mr M Manikandan National Informatics Centre Training Division 5th Floor, E-Wing, Kendriya Sadan, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560 034 Ph : 5630213 URL : http://egranthalaya.kar.nic.in email : veena(a)mail.kar.nic.in krishna(a)mail.kar.nic.in mani_pad(a)mail.kar.nic.in --- Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 07:03:20 +0100 (BST) > From: "[iso-8859-1] susmitha ramesh" > <susmitharamesh2000(a)yahoo.co.in> > > Dear Professionals, > > Can you help me to figure out the different sources > for availing the > Library Software, which works out economically - > though i have a few in > mind like - > > Slim ++ > Libsoft > Libsys > Easy Lib > Edupro etc., > > Can I have any contacts in Bangalore where the > authorised can provide us > with a demo. Ours is a IT company, which is newly > organised with 400 books > and few business and IT magazines. > > Also dear professionals can you help me out how to > equip the library with > modern amenities for storage and retrieval in a > special library. > > Dear Professionals - Can we come out with a new > profile - which is a > challenging for library professionals - without much > technical > qualification/knowledge but with couple of years of > experience, which is > different from the services, like CAS, Reference > service, SDI etc. > > Any suggestions, please share with the undersigned. > > Regards, > > Susmitha Ramesh > Librarian. > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > ===== ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. R M VATNAL Head, Computer Section, University Library, Karnatak University, Dharwad - 580 003 INDIA Ph: 0836-2747121 Ext: 313(O) 2770907(R) ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ __________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? 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Library software vendors
by Mailing List Manager 12 Jul '04

12 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 14:32:27 +0530 From: Rafiq <rafiq.ansari(a)timesgroup.com> Dear Susmitha Ramesh For yours, and others, benefit, I have listed below all major software vendors of library systems. Hope you will find this useful. I have dealt very closely with a number of library systems, and have done some study by listing out essential parameters for selecting any library system. Should anyone is desirous of having a look at the list need not hesitate to get in touch with me. Susmitha, can you further elaborate your view on:"...Can we come out with a new profile..."? This will help to pen thoughts. As it is, my own submission is that we need to entirely redo the profile of library and information professionals in the current milieu, which is driven by technology. Regards, Rafiq L Ansari Sr. Manager - Library Television Division The Times of India Group Mumbai - 400 001 Tel: 56354516 Email: rafiq.ansari(a)timesgroup.com Partial List of Library System Vendors in India: Libsys (Bangalore): Mr. Edwin, Regional Coordinator - South 812, 1st Floor, I Cross, 7th Main, HAL Stage II, Bangalore-560008 Tel: (080) 5216286 Telefax: (080) 5210696 Mobile: 9845219604 E-mail: bangalore(a)libsys.co.in / edwin(a)libsys.co.in SLIM++ (Bangalore): Informatics (India) Ltd 337 Sampige Road, 3rd Floor, Karuna Complex, Mallleswaram Bangalore - 560003 Email: sanjay(a)informatics.co.in Lib-Suite (Bangalore): Soft-Aid 1st Floor, No 45, 5th Cross, 5th Main Road, Malleshwaram, Bangalore - 560 003, India. Tel: +91- 80- 23444860, 23464717 Easylib: Easylib Software Pvt. Ltd., 45, 7th Cross, P R Layout, Murugesh Palya Bangalore 560017 Tel: 080-5669-1051 / 2520-0271 Fax: 080-25200-271 Email: info(a)easylibsoft.com Mr. Ullas M N, Director: 98442-81710 Libris: Frontier Information Technologies Ltd. D-18, Vikrampuri Secunderabad, A.P Tel: 040-784 8569 Fax: 040-781 5418 Email: frontier(a)helloap.com Alice: Softlink Asia Pvt. Ltd. 10, Ashoka Encalve Extension III, Second Floor, Sector -35 Faridabad - 121003 Tel: 0129-2257872/4/5 Fax: 0129-2257872/4/5 Email: softasia(a)del3.vsnl.net.in Auto Lib: AutoLib Software Systems B2-Solai Apartments (Opp.to MGR Garden) Chennai 600 089 - INDIA Tel: 044-22522234 / 22522448 Email: autolib(a)yahoo.com / autolib(a)vsnl.net Libra2000: SOFTWARE GROUP (SWG) - ELECTRONICS RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CENTRE OF INDIA (ERDCI), Ministry of Communications & Information Technology, Government of India Vellayambalam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 033 Tel: 0471-2723333 Email: swg(a)erdcitvm.org E-Granthalaya: Granthalaya Services E 2/ 3:1, Sector 1, Vashi Navi Mumbai-400 703 Te;" 022-27823719 Email: bmadhuwanti(a)rediffmail.com NexLib: NexEvolve Logic Solutions Pvt. Ltd. #401, Swastik Plaza, SR Nagar Hyderabad - 500038, India. Tel: 040-55368401 / 7401 Fax: +919849053507 Email: raj(a)nexevolve.com Mr. Rajasekhar Sajja, Director - Sales & Marketing SOUL: INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network Centre) Opp. Gujarat University Guest House, Post Box No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009. Tel: 079-26308528/4695/5971 Fax: 6300990 Edutech India: Edutech India Pvt. Ltd. 8, Khadar Nawaz Khan Rd. Chennai - 08 Tel: 044-28330999 Fax: 044-28331777 Email: ganesh(a)edutech.com Mr. Ganesh Kumar, Country Manager Regards, Rafiq |-----Original Message----- | |Date: Fri, 9 Jul 2004 07:03:20 +0100 (BST) |From: "[iso-8859-1] susmitha ramesh" <susmitharamesh2000(a)yahoo.co.in> | |Dear Professionals, | |Can you help me to figure out the different sources for availing the |Library Software, which works out economically - though i have a few in |mind like - | |Slim ++ |Libsoft |Libsys |Easy Lib |Edupro etc., | |Can I have any contacts in Bangalore where the authorised can provide us |with a demo. Ours is a IT company, which is newly organised with 400 books |and few business and IT magazines. | |Also dear professionals can you help me out how to equip the library with |modern amenities for storage and retrieval in a special library. | |Dear Professionals - Can we come out with a new profile - which is a |challenging for library professionals - without much technical |qualification/knowledge but with couple of years of experience, which is |different from the services, like CAS, Reference service, SDI etc. | |Any suggestions, please share with the undersigned. | |Regards, | |Susmitha Ramesh |Librarian. |

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Database on Engineering Faculty.
by Mailing List Manager 12 Jul '04

12 Jul '04

Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 14:15:16 +0530 From: Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Dear Friends: Supplementing what Dr Laxman Rao & Mr Premchand have brought to your notice, I wish to add another database of equal Value. The NAFEN database of Engineering Faculty in Indian Universities/Colleges was originally hosted on Vigyan Server. By permission from NAFEN & NISSAT we have re-hosted the same database in our VIC website. The URLs are: http://www.nafenindia.com http://vigyan.org.in/ http://www.vic-ikp.info/vic/index.asp To access the databases for searchig in our VIC site you need a UserId & Password. Those interested in exploring may ask me for a free guest password on a temporary basis. KINDLY SEND A MAIL DIRECTLY TO ME AND NOT AS A REPLY TO THIS FORUM POSTING!! The original NAFEN database has been totally re-structed, quering simplified and access made faster. However there is no provision for online updating or addition of data as in other two databases our friends which have brought to our attention. Best wishes Dr.P.Vyasamoorthy, Advisor, Virtual Information Centre, ICICI Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shameerpet Mandal, RR District, Hyderabad 500078 INDIA Email: vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Phone - Office: +91(40)23480053 Fax: +91(40)23480007 Phone Residence: +91(40)27846631 -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Mailing List Manager Sent: Monday, July 12, 2004 1:09 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] all professors-- please register your name with theUGC--online Date: Mon, 12 Jul 2004 12:37:10 +0530 From: premchand <premchand(a)inflibnet.ac.in> INFLIBNET has developed similar features and requested faculty members to submit the profiles for this online database. It contains more than 12000 profiles. Prior to this, we had distributed input sheet specifically designed for this database. For data collection , we approached , registrar, librarians and individuals. As a result of that we could capture 12000 profiles. Those who have not yet registered, requested to submit by visiting our site at http://nissat.inflibnet.ac.in/university/ Prem Chand Scientist- C INFLIBNET(Information and Library Network) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Navrangpura, PB No.4116 AHMEDABAD-380009 India # Tel. 91-079-26305971 / 26304695; 27458670(Res.) FAX: 079-26300990, 26307816 email: premc(a)mailcity.com http://www.inflibnet.ac.in

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Internship for LIS graduates
by Mailing List Manager 12 Jul '04

12 Jul '04

Date: 12 Jul 2004 08:15:51 -0000 From: Rajesh K Patil <rajeshbcd(a)rediffmail.com> � Dear All, A dozen British Council Libraries in India offer excellent Internship Program alongwith a handsome Stipend for fresh LIS graduates. If I am not wrong, even American Center Libraries have this scheme. Regards. Rajesh

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