October 2007 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Need article
by Murugan 30 Oct '07

30 Oct '07

Dear All, Good Morning. I will be grateful if you could send the full text article on Can science and technology feed the world in 2025? Field Crops Research, 104 ( Issues 1-3), October-December 2007, Pages 3-9. By Dr. M. S. Swaminathan. Thank you very much. Sincerely, B. Murugan Information Service Center M. S. Swaminathan Research Foundation 3rd Cross Street, Institutional Area, Taramani, Chennai. 600 113 Tamil Nadu, India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Friday Talk at MyDLIS - a report
by N.S. Harinarayana 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

Mysore University Library and Information Science Student Association (MULISSA) organised a lecture programme on "Life Skills" by Prof. Mohammad Shaik Saleem, Director, Zonal Institute for Education and Training, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghatan, Mysore on 26th October 2007. The summary of the talk is given below. Speaking on the occasion, Prof Saleem said that life skills are those abilities for adaptive and positive behaviour that enable individuals to deal positively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. Life skills include competencies that help people make informed decisions, solve problems, think critically and creatively, communicate effectively, maintain healthy relationships, empathize with others, and manage their lives in a healthy manner. Prof. Saleem said that stress has become the order of the day. Coping with stress and emotions are the life skills essential of modern man. The speaker said, unfortunately the formal education does not equip its students with essential life skills. Prof. Saleem explained the increased influence of the peer group on the youth. It tends to pull away from the close emotional ties that they share with their parents and prefer the company of their friends. The speaker touched upon some of the most influencing factors on youth like changes in interests, body image concerns, changes in morality, changes in family relationships, etc. He gave the young students present in the audience the tips to handle the peer pressure. Prof. Saleem ended saying that one does not have to compare oneself with others but to look within oneself for the strengths. He urged the students to acquire the essential life skills – thinking skills, social skills and negotiation skills. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Faculty Advisor for MULISSA Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419399 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDLAN course : Importance & Introduction
by Mukesh Anand 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

Dear LIS Students' & Professionals', Here I am giving the importance & introduction of PGDLAN course of IGNOU.But one thing, I 've not done this course, so I don't have deep knowledge, but only have superficial & introductory information, which I am sharing with u. I expect, this little information will help to those, who r thinking to do this course. Importance :- In General:- In DSSSB advertisement (twice April & Sept/ Oct. this year), they 've mentioned in their criteria that candidates should have 2 years experince OR 1 year computer course.The minimum course duration of PGDLAN is 1 year. In Particular :- 3 years back, probably Harish Chandra Research Institute, Allahabad's vacancy advt. PGDLAN course was mentioned. 2 years back, in Jawaharlal Nehry University, New Delhi's vacancy for Assistant Librarian I've seen probably PGDLAN was mentioned in the criteria. Introduction:-Course Title, Block Name, Video Programs and Counselling & Practical of the the PGDLAN course is mentioned below. Course Title- Block Name I. Introduction to Computers 1.Basics of Computers & Communication (Hardware) 2.Software 3.Computers & Society II. Library Automation 1.Introduction to Library Automation 2.Management of Library Automation 3.Automated Housekeeping Operations 4.Computerised Information Services III.Information Systems 1.System Analysis & Design 2.Types of Information Systems 3.Data Models & Database Design 4.Query Language & Query Processing IV. Networking & Internet Technology 1.Introduction to Networks 2.Library & Information Networks 3.Internet Technology V. Internet Resources 1.Types of Resources (by Form) 2. Types of Resources (by Subject) VI. Content Development 1.Content Analysis 2.Content Development VII. Programming 1.Theoritical Aspectes of Programming 2.Programming in Specific Language :Java 3.Programming in Specific Language : C++ 4.Programming in Specific Language : Visual Basic N.B. :- Each Course Title (I -VII) have Practical. VIII. Project A topic to be selected from following thrust areas for the project. Thrust Areas 1.Electronic Library : Design & Development 2.Information Services through Resource Sharing Network 3.Library Automation : Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serials Control, Budget Management. 4.Web-Page Design for a Library & Information Centre 5.Information Resources on Web or Web Resources 6. (A) Development of (i) Web-based Learning/Development of Teaching Modules (ii) Web-enabled Databases (iii) Web-enabled Information Services (iv) Multimedia Presentation using Authoring Tools (v) Software for Inofrmation Services (vi)Management Information System for Libraries (vii) Electronic Marketing (viii) Current Awareness Service (ix) Selective Dissemination of Information (x) Analysis of Databases (Subject Databases) (xi) Content Development on Web (B) Study of Different Search Engines Video Programs 4 video programs've been developed by the Faculty to supplement the course material of PGDLAN Students.Titles of these programs r 1. Digital Library 2. Content Development in Electronic Environment 3. Library & Information Networking 4. National Information Infrastructure Counselling & Practical:-Counselling & practical sessions will be conducted in the Study Centre/ Tele Learning Centre allotted to students. There will be 15 sessions of counselling for each course.One session is equivalent to 2 hours.The no. of practical hours for each cours is mentioned in curriculum & syllabus. Laboratory exercises & Manual for each course will be made available to each student. N.B.:- Source for Course Title, Block Name, Video Programs and Counselling & Practical is the Programe Guide for PGDLAN course. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Assistant Librarian Indian Railways Officers' Training College Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LibriVox
by shriram pandey 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

dear professionals, LibriVox is a digital library of free public domain audio books that are read and recorded by volunteers. It was started in August 2005, and already has amassed over 150 recordings. Most of the recordings are in English but there are also recordings available in German, Spanish, Chinese, Russian and Japanese as well as other languages. visit fallowing link for details : http://librivox.org/ Shri Ram Pandey Information and Knowledge Management Trainee NCSI,Indian Institute Of Science,Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deep Infrastructure Supports Digital Library Services By Paul Conway
by Muniraj. T 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

Deep Infrastructure Supports Digital Library Services By Paul Conway Libraries have always been central to the exchange of knowledge, but never have they been closer to the creation and dissemination of scholarly content, and to the fundamental processes of teaching and learning. Duke University has recognized the strategic importance of the digital library as a change agent. For Full Article View : http://campustechnology.com/articles/39784_1/ Digital Repositories: A Global Work Effort http://campustechnology.com/articles/51937/ MUNIRAJU.T PES Institute of Technology t_muniraj(a)yahoo.co.in http://muniraj.t.googlepages.com/ http://www.lisresearch.blogspot.com/ Now you can chat without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/webmessengerpromo.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet-based Library and Information Services: a survey
by Sambhunath Halder 29 Oct '07

29 Oct '07

On-line Survey Internet-based Library and Information Services Dear Reader, I am writing to invite your participation in a survey of "Internet based Library and Information Services". This survey is part of my Dissertation work for fulfilment of Masters' in Library and Information Science degree at Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata. I'm exploring why and how libraries are providing services using Internet in the present era. Your responses may help me to determine what libraries can do to better welcome and serve its user community by helping of Internet. Your participation is completely voluntary and you may skip any specific questions that you choose for any reason. The survey takes less than ten minutes to complete. If you have any questions or concerns about the study please contact me at sambhu_lis(a)yahoo.com or sambhu.halder(a)gmail.com or phone me at +91 9733964714 Thank you for your valuable time and thoughts. To participate in the survey please click on the following link or copy it and paste on address bar of your web browser: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=YJiO9pEqTpcuXHxhA63pWQ_3d_3d With regards, Sincerely Sambhu Nath Halder MLIS, Enrollment No. 06212800016, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata 700 020. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Is this website is OK - need evaluation
by Shivanand 27 Oct '07

27 Oct '07

Dear professionals, Long back I have created a website for my library the same is being used by my customers satisfactorily. Now I feel that this needs evaluation (critically) and improvisation. Can anybody please go through the portal and keep this on discussion forum. OPAC option in the website will work only in the campus (LAN OPAC). Portal is best view in 800X600 IE 5.5 Please visit: http://jnmclibrary.googlepages.com <http://jnmclibrary.googlepages.com/> Your reply is highly useful and appreciated. Thanking you, Shivanand Murgod Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College Nehru nagar, Belgaum - 590010 Ph - D (0831) 2470386 Cell - (0) 9448790619 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLAI NATIONAL CONVENTION-2007
by prakash gouda 27 Oct '07

27 Oct '07

MLAI NATIONAL CONVENTION-2007 Dear Professionals, I, on behalf of the organizing Committee of MLAI 2007, feel immense pleasure in inviting you to the National convention of Medical Library Association of India at Anugrah Narayana Magadh Medical College, Gaya , Bihar. THEMES OF THE CONVENTION Vistas of Health Science Libraries Management Users, Librarians and Vendors relation Tracks A ( For librarians) Track I : Digitization of Health Science Libraries Track II : Knowledge Management of Health Scien(Libraries Track III : Management of E-Resources in Health ScienceLibraries Track IV : Consortia approach for Health Science Libraries Track V : Internet Based Services in Health Science libraries Track VI . User Needs in Health Science libraries Track VII. Problems of Health Science Libraries TrackVll1 . Varia Tracks B (For Medical Professionals) Track I : Prevention of Diabetes MellitusType II (Medicine: Track II . Importance of Stem Cell (Pathology) Track III . Child Sexual abuse & Psychosis (Psychology) Track IV . Microsurgeryfor Middle Ear (Otorhinolaryngology) Track V . Needs & Training of Modern Equipments ( Radiology) Track VI : Role of quality control of Laboratory Testin ( Biochemistry) TIME SCHEDULE FOR PAPERS Submission of abstract of the paper to the MLAI office or Convention Director 30th October, 2007 Intimation of the acceptance of paper by the Convention Director 5th November, 2007 Submission offull text of the papertothe MLAI office or 20th November, 2007 Convention Director, The time schedule will be strictly adhered. Registration fee Convention (upto 31 st October) On spot Registration 1. Member Rs.1,900/- Rs.2,000/- 2. Non-Member Rs. 2,100/- Rs.2,300/- 3. Accompanying Rs. 800/- Rs. 800/- person per head 40% discount in accommodation fee (for Author who is not a member of MLAI) Free accommodation and 50% discount in Registration fee (for Medical professionals, Undergraduate students and author) Accommodation Accommodation for participants will be provided in the hotels of Bodh Gaya, i.e.Nicho Lotus, Vishal International, Sujata, Lumbani International, Sidhartha International, and Ajatshatru (Gaya) . Each participant has to pay a sum of Rs. 1,900/- extra as accommodation charges other than Registration fee. The registration fee includes convention material, lunch, dinner, morning and evening tea with snacks for all four days. For more information please contact Kishori Mohan Prasad, librarian Organising Secretary Central Library A.N. Magadh Medical College, Gaya, Bihar Mobile-09431793698, 09430840297 09234867019,09431478047 College Fax No. 0631-2410339 e-mail: mlai2007gaya(a)gmail.com C.P. Verma, librarian Co-organizing Secretary Central Council for Research in Homoeopathy, 61-65, Institutional Area, Janakpuri, New Delhi-11 0 058. Mobile - 09312266401 e-mail: opverma(a)yahoo.com Convention Director Dr. R.P. Kumar, Chief Librarian Allindia Institute of Medical Sciences, Ansari Nagar, New Delhi-110029. Tel.: 011-26593312 (0); 26593313 (R) 09891052128 (M) Fax No. 011-26588663 e-mail: drrpkumar(a)hotmail.com THANKS & REGARDS PRAKASHGOUDA S.U. SENIOR LIBRARIAN COORG INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES VIRAJPET- 571 218 COORG DIST KARNATAKA MOB: 09980910533 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Materials Missing At Library Of Congress
by KR. Senthil Kumar 27 Oct '07

27 Oct '07

Materials Missing At Library Of Congress - 13 Percent of Collection Misplaced, Survey Finds By James V. Grimaldi and Jacqueline Trescott, Washington Post Staff Writers Wednesday, October 24, 2007 About one-sixth of the books, monographs and bound periodicals at the Library of Congress weren't where they were supposed to be because of flaws in the systems for shelving and retrieving materials, according to a survey to be made public at a congressional hearing today. Officials at the library say they believe most of the missing materials are misplaced, not stolen or lost. Investigators for the congressional library have told lawmakers on a House oversight committee that its review of the retrieval system for the general collection concluded that a 17 percent of materials requested could not be found. "A subsequent review found 4 percent were either on nearby shelves, checked out to the public or marked with the wrong call numbers. But it remains deeply troubling that nearly 13 percent are unaccounted for by library officials," said Howard Gantman, staff director of the joint congressional committee on the library. The Library of Congress's Office of the Inspector General did the survey earlier this year but did not make it public. Library staff followed usual procedures and no follow-up audit was necessary, according to the report by Karl W. Schornagel, the library's inspector general, but the chairman and ranking member of the House Administration Committee were so upset by the finding that they have summoned James H. Billington, the librarian of Congress, to answer questions about it at a hearing today. The 17 percent rate of missing materials "is unacceptable, and a clear indication that we must reassess how we manage this Nation's priceless collection that exceeds 130 million items," said Rep. Vernon J. Ehlers (R-Mich.), the ranking Republican on the committee, in a statement. Since receiving the assessment in the spring, library officials have accelerated efforts to track down the books. "The number of not-on-shelf books has dropped each year. A quality assurance team in the past several months has reduced that rate to 10 percent," said Deanna Marcum, the associate librarian for library services. Established in 1800, the Library of Congress is one of the world's largest research facilities. It has 135 million items, including almost 20 million books, 59.5 million items in the manuscript division, and nearly 3 million sound recordings and radio and television broadcasts. It has 615 miles of shelving. Ehlers and committee Chairman Robert A. Brady (D-Pa.) told Billington they want a thorough accounting of how the library is managed and how the collection is protected. Since 2002 the library has been conducting an inventory, prompted in part by a series of thefts in the early 1990s. However, the inventory is only 20 percent complete, Marcum said. http://www.washingt onpost.com/ wp-dyn/content/ article/2007/ 10/23/AR20071023 01784.html? hpid=topnews<http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/23/AR200710230…> or http://tinyurl. com/2xvlcf <http://tinyurl.com/2xvlcf> The entire article can be read at the above URL. Sincerely, -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR MCA -LIBRARIAN KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COIMBATORE http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com http://alagusenthil.tripod.com Mobile:09382804980 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Public Library of Science
by KR. Senthil Kumar 27 Oct '07

27 Oct '07

I found a very interesting free website that has very interesting medical information -- the Public Library of Science -- http://biology. plosjournals. org. <http://biology.plosjournals.org./> The following is a statement from their website about copyright issues: "Open-Access License - No Permission Required -- The Public Library of Science (PLoS) applies the Creative Commons Attribution License (CCAL) to all works we publish (read the human-readable summary or the full license legal code). Under the CCAL, authors retain ownership of the copyright for their article, but authors allow anyone to download, reuse, reprint, modify, distribute, and/or copy articles in PLoS journals, so long as the original authors and source are cited. No permission is required from the authors or the publishers. In most cases, appropriate attribution can be provided by simply citing the original article (e.g., Kaltenbach LS et al. (2007) Huntingtin Interacting Proteins Are Genetic Modifiers of Neurodegeneration. PLoS Genet 3(5): e82. doi:10.1371/ journal.pgen. 0030082). If the item you plan to reuse is not part of a published article (e.g., a featured issue image), then please indicate the originator of the work, and the volume, issue, and date of the journal in which the item appeared. For any reuse or redistribution of a work, you must also make clear the license terms under which the work was published." Sincerely, -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR MCA -LIBRARIAN KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COIMBATORE http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com http://alagusenthil.tripod.com Mobile:09382804980 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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