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Study Circle Meeting of IASLIC
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear Professionals, 284th Study Circle meeting of IASLIC will be held on Tuesday, 13th June 2006 at 6:30PM in the IASLIC Seminar Room, IASLIC, P 291 CIT Scheme 6M, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata-700 054, INDIA. Dr Devika P Madalli, Documentation Research and Training Centre, ISI, Bangalore has kindly given consent to deliver a lecture on "Issues on Open Access to Information". Professor S B Ghosh, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New delhi and the President of IASLIC will preside over the meeting. IASLIC cordially inites you to attend the meeting along with your colleadues. Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi Secretary, Education Division IASLIC Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, Res : Qtr No. C1/78 IIT Campus, Kharagpur - 721 302, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India, Ph : +91 (03222) 278852 (M) : +91 94342 43522. __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dear Professionals, 284th Study Circle meeting of IASLIC will be held on Tuesday, 13th June 2006 at 6:30PM in the IASLIC Seminar Room, IASLIC, P 291 CIT Scheme 6M, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata-700 054, INDIA. Dr Devika P Madalli , Documentation Research and Training Centre, ISI, Bangalore has kindly given consent to deliver a lecture on " Issues on Open Access to Information ". Professor S B Ghosh , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New delhi and the President of IASLIC will preside over the meeting. IASLIC cordially inites you to attend the meeting along with your colleadues. Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi Secretary, Education Division IASLIC Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, Res : Qtr No. C1/78 IIT Campus, Kharagpur - 721 302, Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India, Ph : +91 (03222) 278852 (M) : +91 94342 43522 . __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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change of degree
by M.Arockia Lourdu Raj 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear Professionals, I agree with the srinivasulu's point of view of changing the degree from MLISc to MSc will bring value to this degree and LIS professsionals. I would also like to mention that as well as changing the degree, we should change the subject name also from Library and Informtion science to Information Science, Because as soon as we say Library science the way they look at us totally different.Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return. So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India. So that other country will accept our LIS programme.Faculty members also have to update their knowedge from time to time. With regards M Arockia Lourdu Raj __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com I agree with the srinivasulu's point of view of changing the degree from MLISc to MSc will bring value to this degree and LIS professsionals. I would also like to mention that as well as changing the degree, we should change the subject name also from Library and Informtion science to Information Science, Because as soon as we say Library science the way they look at us totally different.Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return. So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India. So that other country will accept our LIS programme.Faculty members also have to update their knowedge from time to time. With regards M Arockia Lourdu Raj __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Indianjournals.com - Statistics
by Mailing List Manager 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

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Library and Information Science should be in Science Faculty
by Aloor Thomas Francis 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear Professionals, We have seen many illogical, non-technical, unprofessional and unethical things, little more in LIS Profession. Earlier, all subjects were grouped in single faculty, Arts. Later, many subjects have separated in science, social science, medicine, engg. etc. But, as far as the LIS is concerned, our professionals could not move our subject into science group. To achieve this, we should be able to revise the syllabus according to the present need. Without thorough knowledge in IT and modern KM, no body can exile. Moreover, our faculty members should take this aspect seriously. If they are not competent in modern topics, there is no shame in utiliziling the experts from outside. In Kerala Agricultural University, the BSc and MSc are given in Coperation, Banking and Management also. If so, I don't know why we could not move in this direction. For this also, our unity, and cooperative efforts of faculty and librarians are essential. I know that Madras University and some other Utys. are offering MSc in LIS. Another thing, if we have grouped the LIS in science faculty, it will get more recognition and acceptance in science libraries of ISRO, DRDO, CSIR, DAE, etc. A.T. FRANCIS ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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About protecting increments.
by sangeeta dhamdhere 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Hi professional collegues, I would like to know that whether the service of Non-granted colleges (Affiliated to University)are taken into consider in Granted colleges for protecting the increments. As the Candidate is qualified,appointed and approved by University selection committee, is there any difficulty in continuing the service and protecting the increments of the same candidate? If anybody knows any GR or solution on the same issue. Pl. let me know about the same. Thanking you, Yours truly, Sangeeta D Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com <br><br> Stay connected with your friends even when away from PC. Link: http://in.mobile.yahoo.com/new/messenger/

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Vacancy - Librarian - WHO Headquarters (Geneva)
by Tomas Allen 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear Colleagues, Please excuse cross postings -- INDIA Please find below a vacancy notice for a Librarian position at WHO Headquarters (Geneva). Click also on the link below to see vacancies for Records Managers or Archivists: http://www.who.int/employment/vacancies/en/ Good luck! ************ Chers collègues, Veuillez trouver ci-dessous une vacance de poste de Bibliothécaire au Siège de l'OMS à Genève. Veuillez également cliquer sur le lien ci-dessous pour voir d'autres vacances de postes pour les Archivistes: http://www.who.int/employment/vacancies/fr/index.html Bonne chance! Meilleures salutations/Best regards. ******************************************* Vacancy Notice No.: KMS/06/FT352 Title LIBRARIAN Date 1 June 2006 Deadline for applications: 30 June 2006 (21 day(s) until closing deadline) Currently accepting applications Grade: P-3 Contract type: Fixed-term appointment Duration: TWO YEARS Duty Station: GENEVA Switzerland Organizational Unit KMS/LNK Library and Information Networks for Knowledge Knowledge Management and Sharing EVIDENCE AND INFORMATION FOR POLICY CLUSTER Objectives of the Programme Provide a full range of knowledge services to the international public health community with particular emphasis on national capacity-building needs; provide similar services in support of WHO's work as a global knowledge-based Organization, knowledge management for strengthening health systems, and in gathering evidence for policy determination. Description of duties The incumbent provides library, research and electronic information services in support of WHO initiatives, objectives and programmes. He/she has full responsibility for the contents and quality control of the WHO Library Information Systems (WHOLIS) database, applying available information technology and, at the same time, ensuring that adherence to international bibliographic standards is maintained. Duties: 1. Responsible for the management and development of the WHO Library database (WHOLIS) and all electronic operations: - Develop and apply, in accordance with international publication practices, international cataloguing and indexing standards, National Library of Medicine (NLM) classification, bibliographic standards and related IT standards and practices for full-text and worldwide access to the institutional and collective memory of the Organization. - Constantly revise, analyse and implement, in coordination with IT specialists, the formats and technologies required to make WHO full-text health information available to the largest populations possible. - Create machine-readable bibliographic records and streamline the processes for WHO and non-WHO data input. - Establish and manage authority control files, develop thesauri/WHOLIS controlled vocabulary. - Interpret and adapt international bibliographic control standards to meet requirements for WHO documentation access. - Maintain SIRSI Unicorn Integrated Library Management System, monitor and evaluate the system for performance and solve system problems in coordination with the supplier. - LNK IT Coordinator, coordinating as required with the WHO Department of Information Technology and Telecommunications, the KMS Technologies for Information Management Team, the WHO web team and other UN agencies. - Working with the Regions to develop consensus on the libraries' institutional approaches and standards. - Coordinate with library reference services staff on the utilization of the database, organize special collections; and advise clients especially by working at the Reference Desk. 2. Coordinate, prepare, and apply the Cataloguing-in-Publication (CIP) data to all WHO produced publications following international bibliographic standards. 3. Consult and coordinate with WHO publications producers and IT on technological standards related to access to publications in new media: - Responsible for the appropriate collecting system and permanent storage of all electronic versions of publications/documents produced by the Organization. 4. Consult with WHO Technical Program areas to develop solutions for the cataloguing, storage and retrieval of all work related information and publications. Provide guidelines and make recommendations on data management and bibliographic policies. 5. Responsible for the WHO HQ multilingual scanning project: - Develop the plan and methodology of all scanning operations on WHO materials produced in the last 50 years in 6 official languages and 50+ other languages. - Develop opportunities for the scanning processes and seek external partnerships to ensure complete archival of WHO publications and institutional memory. 6. Perform other duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education Postgraduate degree in librarianship, preferably with health sciences specialization in librarianship. Competencies In-depth knowledge of bibliographic database management, international standard cataloguing, Marc coding, NLM classification and MeSH. Extensive knowledge of IT, especially Library-automated systems. Experience in providing library/information services. Proven writing and communication skills. Integrity, tact and discretion in dealing with various contacts. Ability to work with a variety of cultures in different settings. The following would be an advantage: Knowledge of WHO and/or the UN Library information systems at global, regional and national levels. Experience Extensive relevant experience preferably with responsibilities for database management and library and information services within a large and complex organization. The following would be desirable: - Experience in developing countries. - Experience within WHO, or other UN organization. Languages Excellent knowledge of English and a good working knowledge of French. Other WHO official languages an asset. Annual salary (Net of tax) US$ 49,149 at single rate. US$ 52,654 with primary dependants ************************************************************ Numéro de la vacance.: KMS/06/FT352 Intitulé du poste Bibliothécaire Date 1 juin 2006 Dernier délai pour le dépôt des candidatures: 30 juin 2006 (21 jour(s) jusqu'à la date de clôture) Candidatures en cours d'acceptation Classe: P-3 Type de contrat: durée déterminée Durée du contrat: DEUX ANS Lieu d'affectation: GENEVA Suisse Unité administrative KMS/LNK Library and Information Networks for Knowledge Knowledge Management and Sharing Groupe Bases factuelles et information à l'appui des politiques Objectifs du programme Fournir toute sorte de services d'information à l'intention de la communauté internationale de santé publique en mettant particulièrement l'accent sur les besoins de renforcement des capacités nationales et offrir des services similaires pour soutenir les activités de l'OMS en tant qu'organisation mondiale basée sur les connaissances, faciliter la gestion du savoir pour le renforcement des systèmes de santé et recueillir des informations pour faciliter l'adoption de politiques. Description des fonctions Le/la titulaire assure des services de bibliothèque, de recherche et d'information électronique pour soutenir les initiatives de l'OMS et faciliter la réalisation de ses objectifs et de ses programmes. Il/elle utilise les outils de technologie de l'information disponibles pour gérer le contenu et contrôler la qualité de la base de données WHOLIS dont il est entièrement responsable et, dans le même temps, s'assure que les normes bibliographiques internationales sont bien respectées. Le titulaire sera chargé des tâches suivantes: 1. En ce qui concerne la gestion et l'enrichissement de la base de données de la bibliothèque WHOLIS et de toutes les opérations électroniques: - Elaborer et appliquer, conformément aux pratiques internationales en vigueur en matière de publication, les normes internationales de catalogage et d'indexage, la classification NLM, les normes bibliographiques et d'autres normes et pratiques relatives à la technologie de l'information pour permettre à la communauté internationale d'avoir accès au texte intégral des documents constituant la mémoire institutionnelle et collective de l'Organisation. - Réviser constamment, analyser et mettre en oeuvre en coordination avec les services informatiques les formats et les techniques nécessaires pour permettre l'accès du plus grand nombre à l'intégralité des informations sanitaires de l'OMS. - Créer des dossiers bibliographiques sur support informatique et rationnaliser les méthodes d'entrée de données tant pour l'OMS que pour les clients de l'extérieur. - Créer et gérer les fichiers d'autorité, élaborer le vocabulaire contrôlé thesauri/WHOLIS. - Interpréter les normes internationales de contrôle bibliographique et les adapter aux prescriptions applicables à l'accès aux documents OMS. - Gérer le système intégré de gestion SIRSI Unicorn, surveiller et évaluer la performance de ce système et résoudre les problèmes en concertation avec le fournisseur. - En tant que coordonnateur de LNK, assurer, le cas échéant, la coordination avec le département Technologies de l'information et télécommunications, l'équipe de gestion des technologies de l'information de KMS, l'équipe web OMS et d'autres institutions du système des Nations Unies. - Travailler avec les régions à l'élaboration d'un consensus sur les méthodes et les normes institutionnelles bibliothécaires. - Travailler en coordination avec les services d'information bibliographique pour l'utilisation de la base de données, organiser des collections spéciales et renseigner la clientèle, notamment au bureau d'information. 2. Coordonner, préparer et appliquer le catalogage à la source à toutes les publications produites par l'OMS conformément aux normes bibliographiques internationales. 3. Travailler en consultation et en coordination avec les producteurs de publications OMS et les services informatiques sur les normes technologiques se rapportant à l'accès aux publications dans de nouveaux organes d'information: - Rechercher un système adéquat de collecte et de stockage permanent pour toutes les versions électroniques des publications ou des documents produits par l'Organisation. 4. Elaborer des solutions, avec l'aide des secteurs du programme technique OMS, pour le catalogage, le stockage et la recherche de toutes les informations et publications en rapport avec son travail. Etablir des lignes directrices et formuler des recommandations sur la gestion des données et les politiques bibliographiques. 5. Gérer un projet de numérisation multilingue: - Elaborer le plan et la méthode à suivre pour toutes les activités de numérisation des documents OMS produits dans les 50 dernières années dans 6 langues officielles et une cinquantaine d'autres langues. - Elaborer des possibilités de numérisation et rechercher des partenariats extérieurs pour mener à bien l'archivage complet des publications et de la mémoire institutionnelle de l'OMS. 6. S'acquitter de toute autre fonction qui pourrait lui être confiée. QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES: Formation Diplôme post-universitaire de bibliothécaire, de préférence avec une spécialisation en sciences de la santé Compétences Connaissance approfondie de la gestion de bases de données bibliographiques, du catalogage international, du codage Marc, de la classification NLM et du MeSH. Bonne connaissance de la technologie de l'information et en particulier des systèmes de gestion automatisée de bibliothèque. Expérience de la fourniture de services d'information/de bibliothécaire. Aptitude à communiquer à l'écrit et à l'oral. Intégrité, tact et discrétion dans les contacts avec toute sorte de personnes. Aptitude à travailler dans divers contextes avec des personnes de diverses origines nationales et culturelles. La connaissance des systèmes d'information bibliothécaire l'OMS et/ou de l'ONU au niveau mondial, régional et national serait un atout. Expérience Plusieurs années d'expérience, de préférence à des postes à responsabilité, de la gestion des bases de données et des services de bibliothèque et d'information au sein d'une grande organisation. Il serait souhaitable que le candidat possède une expérience: -des pays en développement. - du travail à l'OMS ou dans d'autres organisations internationales. Langues Parfaite maîtrise de l'anglais et bonne connaissance pratique du français. La connaissance d'une autre langue des Nations Unies serait un atout. Traitement annuel (net d'impôts) US$ 49,149 fonctionnaire sans personnes à charge US$ 52,654 fonctionnaire avec personnes à charge au premier degré Ajustement de Poste 57.90 % des montants mentionnés ci-dessus. Ce pourcentage n'a qu'une valeur indicative et peut varier, chaque mois, à la hausse ou à la baisse. _________________________________________________________________ Dont just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

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UDC CD
by ravanan sekar 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear lis-forum members, I want to know is there any CD available on UDC Classification. If available where can we get and how much it costs. please send vendors address and email. Is anyone having this CD please inform. with regards, C.Ravanan, IKM Trainee __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Do we need a change in the name of our degree?
by vishnu＠rcctvm.org 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear LIS Forum members, I am totally agreeing with the comment made by Mr. Gopakumar, regarding the change of M.L.I.Sc. to M.Sc. When one think of M.Sc., he will definitely compare with any other M.Sc. degree and don't bother about what we would have studied and what we have been doing and so and so..In my Opinion, one may think what is in the letter 'L', AT LEAST. With all regards, Vishnu V Regional Cancer Centre Library Trivandrum, Kerala.

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Re: European Union study on scientific publishing
by Smita Chandra 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear Colleagues, I apologize for cross-posting. This mail is in co-relation to Dr.Sukhdev Singh's earlier mail on an article in Information Today, Inc. Your response to the European Union would make a difference ! Please go through the mail below and send in your response at the email id mentioned in the mail (below), before the 15th of June. Support for the Open Access movement is solicited from those interested in supporting the cause, they may or may not be directly involved in it. As such, you might like to forward the message below to fellow colleagues around or abroad. Thanking you and with regards, Smita-- Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Panvel Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Phone: 91-22-2748 4000 Fax: 91-22-2748 0762 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Alma Swan <a.swan(a)talk21.com> wrote: Dear friends, I apologise for the round-robin message but time is of the essence and I need to get this out to a number of people quickly. Responses are currently being collected to the European Union's study on scientific publishing (http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/pdf/scientific-publication-stu dy_en.pdf). The report is long, but the recommendations are right at the beginning and include some excellent ones for Open Access. A good summary of the report and its findings is found in Robin Peek's article for InformationToday at: http://www.infotoday.com/newsbreaks/nb060410-1.shtml I have been told that there is disappointment at the EU that the research community has not responded more enthusiastically. The EU people see their role as serving the research community and feel - rightly - that the future of publishing should be an important issue for that community. The lack of response belies that, unfortunately. The deadline for responses has been extended until June 15th in order to give the research community more time to respond. If we don't respond, then the EU cannot be blamed for assuming OA is not an important issue to academia. This is the chance to show that it is, and the chance won't come again. So, if you can spare a few moments, please would you write a line or two in support of Open Access for research results, declaring your position and interest and saying why it would be beneficial for the EU to take a policy decision on Open Access to scientific research results. It doesn't matter if you live and work outside the EU: the arguments for OA apply the world over and you can encourage the EU to set an example in this respect. Your message should be e-mailed to DG Research at: rtd-scientific-publication(a)cec.eu.int Responses are probably measured as much by numbers as by the quality of the content - like parliamentary representatives counting letters for and against an issue to give them an idea of strength of public feeling! Just a couple of lines from you would therefore make a difference: there is no need to spend a lot of time on it if you are busy. If you can represent your group, department, school or even institution then that would add even more weight. Thanks in advance if you can contribute. With warm best wishes, Alma __________________________ Alma P Swan, BSc, PhD, MBA Director Key Perspectives Ltd 2 Denver Place Elm Grove Road Topsham Devon, UK EX3 0EP Tel: +44 (0)1392 879702 www.keyperspectives.co.uk Consultants to the scholarly information industry __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dear Colleagues, I apologize for cross-posting. This mail is in co-relation to Dr.Sukhdev Singh's earlier mail on an article in Information Today, Inc. Your response to the European Union would make a difference ! Please go through the mail below and send in your response at the email id mentioned in the mail (below), before the 15th of June. Support for the Open Access movement is solicited from those interested in supporting the cause, they may or may not be directly involved in it. As such, you might like to forward the message below to fellow colleagues around or abroad. Thanking you and with regards, Smita-- Ms.Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli Panvel Highway, New Panvel, New Mumbai 410 218 Phone: 91-22-2748 4000 Fax: 91-22-2748 0762 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Alma Swan <a.swan(a)talk21.com> wrote: Dear friends, I apologise for the round-robin message but time is of the essence and I need to get this out to a number of people quickly. Responses are currently being collected to the European Union's study on scientific publishing (http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/pdf/scientific-publication-stu dy_en.pdf). The report is long, but the recommendations are right at the beginning and include some excellent ones for Open Access. A good summary of the report and its findings is found in Robin Peek's article for InformationToday at: http://www.infotoday.com/newsbreaks/nb060410-1.shtml I have been told that there is disappointment at the EU that the research community has not responded more enthusiastically. The EU people see their role as serving the research community and feel - rightly - that the future of publishing should be an important issue for that community. The lack of response belies that, unfortunately. The deadline for responses has been extended until June 15th in order to give the research community more time to respond. If we don't respond, then the EU cannot be blamed for assuming OA is not an important issue to academia. This is the chance to show that it is, and the chance won't come again. So, if you can spare a few moments, please would you write a line or two in support of Open Access for research results, declaring your position and interest and saying why it would be beneficial for the EU to take a policy decision on Open Access to scientific research results. It doesn't matter if you live and work outside the EU: the arguments for OA apply the world over and you can encourage the EU to set an example in this respect. Your message should be e-mailed to DG Research at: rtd-scientific-publication(a)cec.eu.int Responses are probably measured as much by numbers as by the quality of the content - like parliamentary representatives counting letters for and against an issue to give them an idea of strength of public feeling! Just a couple of lines from you would therefore make a difference: there is no need to spend a lot of time on it if you are busy. If you can represent your group, department, school or even institution then that would add even more weight. Thanks in advance if you can contribute. With warm best wishes, Alma __________________________ Alma P Swan, BSc, PhD, MBA Director Key Perspectives Ltd 2 Denver Place Elm Grove Road Topsham Devon, UK EX3 0EP Tel: +44 (0)1392 879702 www.keyperspectives.co.uk Consultants to the scholarly information industry __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Do we need a change in the name of our degree?
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 09 Jun '06

09 Jun '06

Dear lisforum members, I have seen the posting of Mr.srinvasulu.b, a student of NCSI asking for changing the name of the degree from MLISc to MSc. A budding professional feels inferior with the name of the degree he is holding is an astonishing thing for me. If the name is changed to MSc, he may be feeling that nobody will ask him what he is learning there. But to me I feel that others should ask us what we are studying and what we are practicing. Through what we do, others will come to know about what we have learned also. Be proud to be a professional librarian. It is not the degree that matters or even its name. But what work you do at your workplace is that matters. This is the advice that a senior librarian with both BLISc and MLISc to his credit has to say. With all regards, Gopakumar.V Gopakumar.V Research Scholar Department of Library & Information Science Mangalore University Mangalagangotri gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 Dear lisforum members, I have seen the posting of Mr.srinvasulu.b, a student of NCSI asking for changing the name of the degree from MLISc to MSc. A budding professional feels inferior with the name of the degree he is holding is an astonishing thing for me. If the name is changed to MSc, he may be feeling that nobody will ask him what he is learning there. But to me I feel that others should ask us what we are studying and what we are practicing. Through what we do, others will come to know about what we have learned also. Be proud to be a professional librarian. It is not the degree that matters or even its name. But what work you do at your workplace is that matters. This is the advice that a senior librarian with both BLISc and MLISc to his credit has to say. With all regards, Gopakumar.V Gopakumar.V Research Scholar Department of Library & Information Science Mangalore University Mangalagangotri gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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