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

Blog on activities as a Commonwealth Fellow
by Shamprasad Pujar 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Dear Members, I am pleased to inform you all that, presently I am in UK to take up Commonwealth Professional Fellowship at Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, Brighton. As a part of my work here, I have developed a blog to report my selected activities. The main idea behind the development of blog is to disseminate information to professionals working in India and other developing countries. The blog has postings on Web 2.0, Portal design, MARC21, Mapping etc. It also has links to the events and visits, which I will be undertaking during my period of fellowship. The blog can be accessed at: http://spujar.wordpress.com You may please go through the blog and add your comments to the posts. Any other comments and suggestions off the list are most welcome. It will be updated on a continuous basis with new postings, hence you may please visit it again. I sincerely thank my supervisor Ms Catherine Fisher for encouraging me to undertake this work. Look forward for your feedback. With best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Film City Road, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: 91-22-2841 6565 ; 2840 0919 Ext: 565 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in URL: http://www.igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google settlement opens the Web to millions of books, Mint 30/10/08
by shihabudeen kunju 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Google settlement opens the Web to millions of books by jeffrey A. trachtenberg & jessica E. vascellaro A sweeping $125 million settlement between Google Inc. and the publishing industry clears the way for the Internet giant to make many millions of digital books available on the Web, with payments to authors and publishers for their use. If approved by a federal court, the deal, struck after two years of negotiations, will let individuals and institutions buy online access to copyrighted, out-of-print works through Google, and will provide free online views of them at public libraries. Titles that are still in print will be available only if publishers and authors agree to include them. "It may be the biggest book deal in U.S. history," said Paul Aiken, executive director of the Authors Guild. Google has already scanned seven million books for its Google Book Search program and plans to make many millions more available. Only Web users in the U.S. will have access to the new services. The settlement resolves a copyright-infringement lawsuit against Google filed by the Authors Guild more than three years ago in U.S. District Court in New York, as well as a separate suit filed by the Association of American Publishers on behalf of five leading publishers. Terms call for Google to pay $125 million to settle claims from authors and publishers for its earlier digital-scanning efforts, cover legal fees and es tablish a Book Rights Registry that will oversee the new accord. The establishment of a registry will enable rights holders—be they publishers or authors—to register their works and subsequently receive payment when their titles are used online. be they publishers or authors—to register their works and subsequently receive payment when their titles are used online. "What this does is breathe new life into millions of books without jeopardizing rights holders," said Richard Sarnoff, chairman of the Association of American Publishers and cochairman of *Bertelsmann Inc., *the U.S. holding company of *Bertelsmann AG.* Books under copyright but out of print will be available for sale in an online version unless the rights holder objects. The deal signals that Google, which has long argued it can index content for its search en gine without the cooperation of media companies, is taking a more conciliatory stance. But Google cautions against applying the same model to similar disputes, including *Viacom Inc.s *$1 billion copyright-infringement suit against Googles online-video service YouTube. "I would not read anything into the structure," said David Drummond, Googles senior vice president of corporate development and chief legal officer. With the agreement, Google is taking a rare step into the business of selling access to media content. Google will enhance its book-search product, which has struggled to gain traction, with a storefront where consumers can buy titles to read online. Prices will be set by the publisher or by a Google-designed algorithm, with the rights holder getting 63% and Google getting 37% of the revenue. The move breaks with Googles usual approach of selling advertising against digital content and sharing that revenue with partners like newspapers and media companies. It also brings Google into potential competition with digital-book retailers like *Amazon.com Inc.* "Its a new model for us," said Mr. Drummond, who nonetheless played down any competition with Amazon, noting that Googles main objective is to build a better search product. Amazon declined to comment. Public libraries will be offered a free online portal to view the digitized titles, while colleges and universities will be offered a subscription-fee service that will enable students to access these books directly from their dorm rooms. The registry to determine payments to authors and publishers will be an independent board, initially appointed half by the Authors Guild and half by the Association of American Publishers. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Fee for UNESCO Sponsored Information Literacy Workshop at Patiala
by Jagtar Singh 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Dear All, We are expecting some funding from our university for this workshop. If that happens, there will be 20% to 40% reduction in the registration fee, i.e. from Rs. 1000 to 2000 reduction. At present Registration fee for sponsored candidates is INR 5000/- and INR 4000 for non-sponsored delegates. The registration fee includes boarding, lodging, sessions' tea, folders and reading materials. Interested participants may contact me via the telephone numbers given in my signature file. In case of emergency, I may be concated via my cell phone number: +919855444785 For more information, please access the following link: http://www.albertkb.nl/pageID_5366125.html Best wishes, Jagtar -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, & Dean, Faculty of Education and Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6462 & 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MULISSA - Occupational English Talk
by kannika.gp kannika 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

*UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE* DEPARTMENT OF STUDIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE MANASAGANGOTHRI, MYSORE-570006. *MYSORE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENT ASSOCIATION (MULISSA) * *Dr. Benjamin Sukumaran* *# 8, opp. State Bank of Mysore* *I Floor, Vishwamanava Double Road,* *Kuvempu Nagar, Mysore.* *Email ID: whitetrail(a)gmail.com* . *Will Deliver Talk * *on * *Occupational English Language * *And * *Communications * * * *Dr. KHAISER NIKAM* Chairperson & President of MULISSA *Will Preside* *you are cordially invited* * * Venue: MLISc 1st Year Hall, Date: 31/10/2008. Time: 3.30 PM -- Kannikaparameshwari G. MLISc Student DOS Library and Information Science Manasagangotri, Mysore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Linux and Open Source Software at INFLIBNET Centre
by Rajesh Chandrakar 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Dear Professionals, INFIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad is organizing Workshop on Linux and Open Source Software at INFLIBNET Centre on 8th to 12th December 2008. About the Workshop Present age i s era of Open Source. I nflux of new informat ion technology and i ts applications in libraries using L inux operat ing sys tems and open source software to create their own institutional repositories are increasing. The present workshop will help Library professionals in exploring the feasibility of creating contents and hosting them in open access using open sources software. The course consists of keynote lecture and discussions by experts from the professionals with practical assignment for hand-on-practice. Interested library & IT professionals can participate in this workshop to gain the latest knowledge for setting up their libraries using Linux and Open Source ILM. The workshop will provide background knowledge of Linux and open source software and its applications. Following topics will be covered during the workshop:  Introduction to Linux and other FOSS (Free / Open Source Software)  Installation and different flavours of Linux  Understanding the Linux File System and Hierarchical Structure  Linux commands and vi editors mode  Basics of Internet and IP Structures  Mail and Network Configuration of Linux System  Web Server Configurations  Proxy Server Configuration  Firewall Configuration  Open Source Content Management Software  Installation and Customization of Joomla  Introduction to Open Source ILM Software and Overview of different modules. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Library and Information professional, System and Network Administrators, Information Scientists and others with similar responsibilities with exposure to network and information security. NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS A maximum of 30 candidates will be selected for the workshop on First-Come-First-Serve basis. DURATION: 5 Days - From 8th to 12th December 2008 (Monday to Friday) RESOURCE PERSONS The resource persons are eminent IT/Computer/LIS Scientists/professionals and experts of the country. REGISTRATION FEE The registration fee is Rs. 5000.00 (Rs. Five Thousand only) per person. It covers the cost of workshop kit containing training materials, breakfasts, lunch, snacks & dinner during the sessions. The fee is to be paid through Demand Draft in favour of Director, INFLIBNET Centre and payable at Ahmedabad along with filled-in registration form. Registration fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. An additional charge for accommodation will be paid along with the Registration Fee as mentioned below. ACCOMMODATION INFLIBNET will arrange accommodation during the period of training on chargeable basis in INFLIBNET Hostel and Hotels as per the rates given below (per person per day). The participants must send prior intimation and required charge for accommodation along with registration fee. REGISTRATION The filled-in registration form for registration to the course should be submitted in the prescribed form alongiwth DD of Registration Fee and Accommodation Charges on or before 28th November, 2008 to Director, INFLIBNET Centre. Kindly visit the Website to know more about the accommodation and registration charges at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/linuxoss.pdf CONTACT DETAILS Course Director Dr. Jagdish Arora Director INFLIBNET Centre E-mail: jarora(a)inflibnet.ac.in Course Co-ordinators Shri H. G. Hosamani Scientist – B (Lib. Sc.) INFLIBNET Centre E-mail: hosamani(a)inflibnet.ac.in and Mr. Rajeev Kumar Scientist – B (Comp. Sc.) INFLIBNET Centre E-mail: rajeev(a)inflibnet.ac.in ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientific & Technical Officer INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Botany Booksellers--Old & New Books
by Library＠Arboretum.org.in 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

<bigger>Dear All, We would like to have the names and address details of leading booksellers (of both new and old books) who maintain good stock of books in the following areas: <bold>forestry, horticulture, ethnobotany, soil science, plant taxonomy, entomology, sacred groves, and philosophy </bold>Particularly, we are interested in famous old bookshops which specialise in books published during the pre- and post-Independence era.<bold> We are interested in books published in India as well as abroad, especially the classic works, in the above mentioned areas.</bold> <bold><bigger><bigger>About the Dharma Vana Arboretum</bold><smaller><smaller> Spanning 455+ acres in Bhongir, Nalgonda district, Andhra Pradesh, the Dharma Vana Arboretum (www.arboretum.org.in) would conserve thousands of species of plants and over a thousand tree species, many of which are endangered, through innovative horticultural and silvicultural practices that meet or exceed international standards. The DVA will be among the largest arboreta in the world and the largest located in a semi-arid tropical climate. Its primary scientific mission is to collect and preserve threatened and endangered species of indigenous plants, with an emphasis on the Deccan Plateau and the Eastern Ghats. A special focus will be on trees of medicinal, ethnobotanical, aromatic, ornamental, and religious significance, in addition to cultivating trees of no particular value. Thank you in advance for your help Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra T.V. Prafulla Chandra Research Officer ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Dharma Vana Arboretum Administrative Office Plot 95/1, Phase 2 IDA Cherlapally Hyderabad 500 051 Andhra Pradesh India Phones Direct +91 40 2726 0930 +91 40 3911 4202 EPABX +91 40 2726 0801 Ext. 202 +91 40 2726 0802 Ext. 202 +91 40 3911 4200 Ext. 202 Fax +91 40 3911 4219 www.arboretum.org.in ----------------------------------------------------------------------

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Commemoration function in honour of Prof. K.A.Isaac
by Mailing List Admin 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 15:11:25 +0530 From: agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in Dear Professionals, I am happy to inform that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala in association with the Alumni Association of the Dept of LIS (AADLIS) is holding commemoration function in honour of Prof. K.A.Isaac, the founder of the DLIS, University of Kerala, and doyen of LIS profession in the country, on Monday, 3rd November 2008 at 3.30 PM in the Lecturer hall of the Department of LIS University of Kerala. The function will be presided by Prof. B.Hridayakumari, former principal , College for women, Trivandrum. Prof. M.N.Ramakrishnan Nair, Prof.C A Augestine, Smt.K.K.Lalitha Bai and Prof G Devarajan will reminisce about Pro.K.A.Isaac. Dr. K.S.Raghavan, Professor ,DRTC,Bangalore will deliver The Professor K.A.Isaac Commemoration Lecture, on the topic "Future of Libraries in the Web-dominated Era" All are invited Dr.A.Gopikuttan Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Kerala Trivandrum-34

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INVITATION TO FELICITATION FUNCTION OF PROF. N. LAXMAN RAO
by Mailing List Admin 30 Oct '08

30 Oct '08

Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:42:12 +0530 (IST) From: Dimple Patel <dimple148(a)yahoo.co.in> ***** Apologies for Cross Postings ***** Dear Professional Colleague, The faculty, students, research scholars of Department of Library & Information Science, Osmania University and Felicitation Committee Cordially invite you to the FELICITATION FUNCTION of Dr. N. LAXMAN RAO, Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Hyderabad. on his superannuation on Date : 31st October 2008 (Friday) Venue : Room No. - 57, University College of Arts & Social Sciences, Osmania University, Hyderabad Time : 3.00 PM Chief Guest: Prof. Y.C. VENUDHAR, Registrar, Osmania University Guest of Honour: Prof. VIJAYALAKSHMI REDDY, Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, Osmania University With Best Regards, Prof. S. Sudarshan Rao, Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Principal, University College of Arts & Social Sciences, Osmania University, President, Academy of Library Science & Documentation Hyderabad. Prof. V. Vishwa Mohan, Chairman, BOS, Department of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad.

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Annals of Library and Information Studies 55(3) - Table of Contents
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Annals of Library and Information Studies Volume 55, No. 3 Table of Contents Information awareness through effective information support system to stop superstitious practices..........p 169 Biswanath Giri The Press and Registration of Books Act and the bibliographic control of Bengali publications..........p 176 Dibyendu Paul Growth and impact of research output of University of Mysore, 1996-2006: a case study.........p 185 Mallinath Kumbar, B.M. Gupta and S.M. Dhawan Information sources in academic law libraries in India.........p 196 Soumen Mallik and B.K. Sen Mapping of social sciences in the Colon Classification.........p 204 M.P. Satija Open access scholarly publishing in library and information science.........p 212 Bhaskar Mukherjee Science awareness through public libraries in India..........p 224 V.K.J. Jeevan Use of electronic information sources at the College of Fisheries, Mangalore, India..........p 234 Sujatha H.R. and Mahesh V Mudhol Electronic access of individual papers in economics: a study..........p 246 Asha. B ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PRESERVATION OF BOOKS
by Rafi sm 29 Oct '08

29 Oct '08

Dear LIS forum Members What are the feasible methods for preservation of books from the attack of termites and other insects in libraries? Are there any pesticides that can be used exclusively in libraries? Friends please open up. Rafi S.M Assistant Librarian PAACET 09496371578 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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