January 2008 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

urgent requirement for LIBRARIAN
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

Date: Tue, 8 Jan 2008 00:50:55 -0800 (PST) From: Kumar Amar Nath <karn190(a)yahoo.com> we have urgent requirement for LIBRARIAN.IF you are intersted please contact us by email and send us your latest resume.Maximum salary package will be 13000/- If you are intersted Please contact Mr.Harish Saluja @ 9810098953 Thanks Harish Saluja 9810098953 Email id (hksaluja(a)vsnl.com) Saluja CAD Consultancy 2, Civil Lines Enclave, Civil Lines , Gurgaon 122001

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need help
by nirmala reddy 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

Dear All I would like to know, wheather any library in India can have following book ( rare book ) "Illustrations of Indian Zoology ( 1830-1835)" By Hardwicke and J.E.Grey Thank you ! Nirmala Reddy Librarian Bombay Natural History Society ,Mumbai nirmabag(a)yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Forgot the famous last words? Access your message archive online. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO-SALIS E-learning Portal formally opened for public on 5.1.08
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

Date: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 01:49:37 -0800 (PST) From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Dear Friends, I am happy to inform you that UNESCO-SALIS e-learning Portal on Awareness Raising on Information Literacy Competency Skill Development for Southern Asia was formally opened to public by Padmashree Dr. Nalli Kuppusamy Chetty in the presence of Mr. A.Natarajan, former Director, Doordarshan Kendra, Chennai and Mr. N. Avadaiappan, Director, Connemara Public Library on 5.1.2008 at Connemara Public Library, Chennai. The Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS), India, in collaboration with UNESCO has just launched the portal. The project aims to raise awareness and enhance information literacy competency skills of laymen as well as information professionals, educators, students and general public. Its objectives are fully in line with UNESCOâs mandate to bridge the digital divide and UNESCOâs vision of Knowledge Societies. The e-learning portal will cover a number of self-learning modules (courses) such as: 1. Information Communication Technology (ICT) 1. 1. ICT 1.2. Computers 1.3. Networks 1.4. Internet 1.5. World Wide Web (WWW) 2. Information Literacy 3. Information Literacy Models and Standards 4. Lifelong Learning and Development of Life Skills 5. Information Literacy Assessment 6. Information Services for the Disabled People 7. Freedom of Information/Right to Information 8. Sample Information Literacy Programmes for - 8.1 School Library - 8.2 College/University Library - 8.3 Special Library - 8.4 Public Library - 8.5 Community Information Centres You can also view the video clippings posted in the site on Information Literacy. This portal is available at http://salisonline.org and opened to all for learning. You are all welcome to visit the site and register your name. Visit the site http://salisonline.org click register, fill-up your personal details such as name, password, email id, city, country, etc and create your account. Kindly pass the information about the portal to your friends, colleagues and others, Your suggestions are welcome to improve the portal. The portal will be maintained continuously. You are all requested to join with us to promote Information Literacy Skills among various sections in the society. Thanking you,, A.Hariharan SALIS k

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Colloquium Invitation on National Knowledge Commission
by nitu＠drtc.isibang.ac.in 08 Jan '08

08 Jan '08

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE 8th MILE MYSORE ROAD, BANGLORE-56005 DRTC COLLOQUIUM-5 (2007-2009) ON National Knowledge commission and its Recommendations ABSTRACT The ability of a nation to create, use and apply information and information technology in all development-related processes directly influences and impacts socio-economic development. Recognizing this many governments and policy- making bodies have initiated processes to formulate and implement effective national information policies and strategies. This is seen as necessary to respond to global challenges. India, as a rapidly growing economy, needs a knowledge-oriented paradigm of development to give its people advantages in all fields of knowledge. Recognizing this the Government of India constituted the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) in 2005. The NKC is expected to make recommendations that help transform India into a knowledge-based society. Its prime focus is on five key areas of the knowledge paradigm: Access to knowledge, Knowledge concepts, Knowledge-creation, Knowledge application and development of better Knowledge services. One of the central objectives of NKC is to examine the present standards and services of libraries, other information centers and resources and suggest measures for their development so that they could play a central role in this transformation. The NKC has come out with a document constituting its Report to the Nation for 2005. This Colloquium will examine the recommendations and implications with particular reference to libraries. FACETS SPEAKERS 1.Overview Nihal Alam 2.Recommendations: Education & literacy Jamil Ahmad 3.Recommendations: Knowledge network & Kaushal Giri E-governance 4.Recommendations- Libraries Nitu kumari 5.Conclusion Ajazur Rahman Venue: DRTC classroom Date: 10th January, 2008 Time: 2:00pm All are cordially invited K.S.Raghavan (Colloquium Coordinator) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Institutional Repositories, Tout de Suite
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Institutional Repositories, Tout de Suite, the latest Digital Scholarship publication, is designed to give the reader a very quick introduction to key aspects of institutional repositories and to foster further exploration of this topic though liberal use of relevant references to online documents and links to pertinent websites. It is under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License, and it can be freely used for any noncommercial purpose in accordance with the license. http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ts/irtoutsuite.pdf For a discussion of the numerous changes in my other digital publications since my resignation from the University of Houston Libraries, see: http://digital-scholarship.org/digitalkoans/2007/02/18/summary-of-baileys-d… -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Digital Scholarship http://www.digital-scholarship.org/ DigitalKoans Open Access Bibliography Open Access Webliography Scholarly Electronic Publishing Bibliography Scholarly Electronic Publishing Resources Scholarly Electronic Publishing Weblog -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Univ. Libn. post at Univ. of Ag. Sciences, Dharwad (Karnataka)
by Mukesh Anand 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Respected Members', University Librarian post Scale of Pay Rs. 16,400-450-20,900-500-22,400 (plus an allowance of Rs. 300 pm.) Tenure Post for 3 Years at University of Agricultural Sciences,Dharwad (Karnataka) Last date for submission of completd application form on or before 4.00 pm. on 1.2 ' 08 (1st Feb., 2008) Print Access for Brief Advt. :- The Indian Express dated 5th January, 2008(Saturday), Page # 5 Online Access for whole notification alongwith detailed qualifications etc. : - http://www.uasd.edu Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. 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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CALIBER 2008 at University of Allahabad, during 28, 29 February & 1 March 2008
by K Prakash 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Dear Professionals, The CALIBER 2008 is a 15th CALIBER in the series and 6th International CALIBER on the theme “From Automation to Transformation”. is organized at the University of Allahabad, Allahabad during 28th to 29th February and 1st March 2008. Call For Papers ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---- The editorial committee invites high quality papers on research & technical works, case studies, technology updates etc. related to the themes and sub-themes of the convention as per mentioned below. The convention provides a unique forum to the library and information professionals, teachers, IT professionals, consultants and users involved in automation and networking of libraries as well as information providers to come together and interact on the subjects of mutual interest. Theme: ----------------------------------------------------------- >From Automation to Transformation Sub Themes ------------------------------------------------------------- Impact of ICT in LIS: Major Shifts & Practices Digital Libraries: Federated Search & Metadata Harvesting Content Aggregations & Content Representations Standards & Protocols in LIS Evolving Technologies: RSS Feed, Blogs, Web 2.0, Lib 2.0 Use of e-Resources and UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium Contact Details for Paper Submission --------------------------------------------------------------- Sh. Rajesh Chandrakar Convener, International CALIBER 2008 Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad – 380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone: +91-7926304695/8528/5971/0002 Fax: +91-79-26300990/26307816 E-Mail: rajesh@inflibnet.ac.in;caliber2008@inflibnet.ac.in Important Dates ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Receipt of full papers----January 15, 2008 Intimation to Author(s)----January 30, 2008 Last date for Registration----February 15, 2008 Convention Dates----February 28-29 and March 1, 2008 Registration -------------------------------------------------------------- The Convention Fee is Rs. 1000/- and accommodation advance is Rs. 500/- . For more details please visit the website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2008/registration.html Demand draft should be made in favour of Organizing Secretary, International CALIBER 2008 payable at Allahabad and send it to the organizing secretary along with filled registration form to the following address: Dr. A. P. Gakhar Organizing Secretary International CALIBER 2008 Librarian, University of Allahabad Allahabad – 211 002, Uttar Pradesh Phone: +91-532-2460050 (O) 2644636 (R) Fax: +91-532-2461157 E-mail: ap.gakhar@rediffmail.com;apgakhar@yahoo.co.in With best regards. Bye. _____________________________ K Prakash, PhD -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Valuating Information Intangibles/ Saluting Dr. Pujar's initiatives
by Dr. R.K. Kamat 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Dear LIS Professionals, Recently I came across a book Valuating Information Intangibles: Measuring the Bottom Line Contribution of Librarians and Information Professionals. The book is more focused on tantalizing prospect to the records and information management (R/M) professional who has never had an authoritative answer to the question, "How do we know what this information is really worth?" However, as a faculty member and researcher the most significant portion from my point of view is determination of the bottom-line value of libraries and information centers. In this context I really salute to the initiatives of Dr. S.M. Pujar and his colleagues for modernizing Balasaheb Khradekar Library of Shivaji University, Kolhapur. I am just listing few initiatives so that other Librarians can also follow for the benefit of researchers and faculty members. Library Website on the Internet: (http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/lib/index.htm) Library website was launched in August 2006. It was designed and developed by the librarian, provides information regarding library its resources and services. In addition, it also provides links to various electronic resources such as electronic journals, databases and useful websites. The website is being widely used by university and affiliated college faculty and students and also visitors from all over the globe. UGC-INFONET E-Journals and Databases: (http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/lib/ejls.htm) Library has taken very good steps in making available more than 3000+ electronic journals of 24 leading international publishers given under UGC-INFONET E-Consortium of INFLIBNET. Apart from getting access to these resources, library has made it a point to conduct regular awareness programs, which is essential in the effective use of resources. This is has resulted in 4 times increase in the use of resources in 2006 as compared to 2005, it will certainly much higher in 2007, the usage data of which is awaited from INFLIBNET. Digital Library: Library has developed a searchable digital library using open source software DSpace on Linux platform, where in cost of development is zero except the use of hardware. The digital library has been appropriately named as Shivaji to correspond with the name of university and a tribute to Chatrapathi Shivaji Maharaj. This digital library is presently available only within university campus LAN, which will be made available on the Internet in the near future for the benefit of affiliated college teachers and students. At this stage digital library has the following collections: Old SET question papers Government Reports Rare Documents Library Portal on Intranet: In order to provide need based information to faculty and students of the university, library has developed a portal named GYAN-SAGAR, which provides information on fellowships, careers, forthcoming conferences, competitive examinations and links to other resources. The information on these subjects is identified by various library staff and put it on this portal for the benefit of faculty and students. Unique feature of this portal, it is being developed by one of the library staff each page on the above aspects is maintained by separate individual library staff. This gives credit to the library staff for their work and also makes them responsible for the development of content for the page. Library automation: Automation of various activities of the library was long pending issue, which is being taken up now. For undertaking this work required infrastructure is being built and the work of retrospective conversion of library records (Computerization) has been outsourced to an agency, which will develop database of library documents (Catalogue). The details of new documents will be entered by the library staff, the work of which is already started. For automating of the library activities, Libsys4 integrated library software has been procured. During the database development stage, only the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC) will be made available on the Intranet (LAN) for the benefit of university faculty and students. This will help faculty and students to check library catalogue sitting in their departments and IT hall. Once the database is developed and all the collection is barcoded, circulation of books will be made using this software. The project period of database development is fixed at 6 months (180 days) from the effective start of the project. Benefits to Society and Users: These ICT initiatives are helping faculty, students and society in general in the growth of knowledge and in building a digital divide. The library users from this rural centric university are not much behind in accessing world class literature from renowned databases and publishers, otherwise till recently this was only a dream. Dr. R.K. Kamat Reader in Electronics & Coordinator Internet Unit, Shivaji University, Kolhapur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDLAN-2008 admissions
by M KOTESWARA RAO 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Dear LIS students/professionals, The admissions for the 2008 PGDLAN programme are ON. Please visit the following website for details: http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/academic/academic_outreach/centre_fo_distance_edu… Interested persons can also apply on-line. The last date for submission of applications is 28-2-2008. Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Librarian & Coordinator, PGDLAN The Indira Gandhi memorial Library University of Hyderabad Hyderabad-500046 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Responses received and Appreciation
by Dr. R.K. Kamat 07 Jan '08

07 Jan '08

Sorry in case I am reposting, but it didn't appeared ont he forum... Dear LIS Members, In response to my posting with subject "Valuating Information Intangibles/ Saluting Dr. Pujar's initiatives", I have received couple of good responses. It is my privilege to post it again on the LIS forum. Even our reputed local daily 'Sakal' has appreciated Dr. Pujar's efforts (please visit URL: http://www.esakal.com/esakal/01042008/Kolhapur0E82208C34.htm ). In the context of responses received, I wish to reproduce a quote of Stephen Abram, vice-president of Micromedia Ltd., Canada's largest electronic publisher. "But although technology is vastly changing their roles, librarians are still seen as "trusted agents" and their role as navigators of the Internet will be critical to everyday life and the future economy." I am once again proud to reiterate the efforts of Dr. Pujar in modernizing Shivaji University Library. It is unfortunate for us that he is leaving Shivaji University and rejoining IGIDR, Mumbai. But as said by John Quincy Adams "To furnish the means of acquiring knowledge is the greatest benefit that can be conferred upon mankind. It prolongs life itself and enlarges the sphere of existence.", Dr. Pujar will be always a source of inspiration for all of us at Kolhapur. Regards. Dr. R.K. Kamat --------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dr Kamat, Thanks a bunch for the mail. First you have suggested a good book, which I did not read so far. Second for recognizing and recording the library work. The librarians' work is always unnoticed, but you have noticed it and documented well. Third for your appreciations to Mr Pujar and his team.This is what the proffesional needs and expects - a pat from management and users. Thanks for the kind gesture. Kudos to your magnanimity. Thanks and warm regards, varalakshmi Þ Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Þ Professor, Þ Dept. of Library and Information Science., Þ Andhra University. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Dr Kamat, Just to update you.. about age old efforts by Dr Pujar. Hats off to Dr Pujar and Dr Manjunath and their team. They have been very helpful to 1. Many professionals by giving them opportunity and VALUE ADDED Training at IGIDR 2. Many organisations by providing well trained manpower 3. Many individuals by solving individual problems 4. Many professionals by Resource Sharing Dr Pujar brought many positive changes to Kolhapur University Library and I have seen its transformation. Kudos to team. !!! Kishore Ramdas Ingale Tata Consultancy Services Ph:- +91-22-6779 5998 Buzz:- 422-5998 Cell:- 9226711630 Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com Dr. R.K. Kamat Reader in Electronics & Coordinator Internet Unit, Shivaji University, Kolhapur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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