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

Libraries in Europe and Africa Acquire the VTLS Archival Management System
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

Dear Friends, VTLS announced the development and deployment of the Archives Management System (AMS). This system was developed in partnership with the National Library of Wales. The system follows the ISAD (International Standard Archive Description) standard and has advanced hierarchical linking capabilities, which are essential to the success of archive collections. VTLS also announced that the Slovak National Library (in Bratislava) and Makerere University (in Uganda) have acquired the AMS. Source:http://www.librarytechnology.org/ Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-NET, Dec. 2008 (Paper III)
by vivek yadav 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

*UGC-NET, Dec. 2008 (Paper III)* *Based on Memory * *15*5= 75 Marks* 1. Teleconferencing 2. What is Web browsing? 3. Define TQM 4. Decision making process 5. Role of Multimedia In Library 6. Define Digital Repository 7. Difference between Dictionary & Glossary 8. Define ISDN 9. Importance of Style Manual 10. Importance of Library Cess 11. What is Information Repacking? 12. Barriers of Communication 13. Significance of between Use Studies and User Studies 14. --- 15. --- *5*12= 60 Marks* 1. Characteristics of CCF 2. Modes of Subject Formation 3. Describe, Spiral of Scientific method 4. Evaluation and major steps of IR system 5. --- *1*40= 40 Marks * * * 1. Write main networks in India 2. UGC gives a Sufficient fund to University libraries & Colleges, why not developed far away from library automation and networking? 3. --- Thanks and Regards Vivek Kumar Yadav Technical Assistant, Mangalayatan University, Aligarh & Tapas Kumar Das Technical Assistant , Mangalayatan University, Aligarh E-Mail: vivekyadav.mu(a)gmail.com tapaskumar.mu(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please send me the list of Business Databases subscribed by your library
by Manjunath K 29 Dec '08

29 Dec '08

Dear Professional colleagues, This request is to library colleagues of B-schools in India. I am consolidating the databases subscribed by leading Indian b-schools. I have already received SIXTY responses from bschool libraries for my earlier request. I would like to cover more bschool libraries so that I can present a comprehensive list in Xth manlibnet convention to be held in KIIT University, Bhubaneswar on Jan22-24, 2009 at Bhubaneswar. This list might serve as reference tool for bschools for future subscriptions. If you have not responded to my previous request, Please email me the list of Intranet and Internet based Databases subscribed by your library. I look forward for your cooperation and immediate response in this regard. Regards, Manjunath ------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104 Udupi Dist. Karnataka, India Ph: +91-0820-2573551(0ff); 2575161(Res) email: manjunath(a)mail.tapmi.org; manjunath_tapmi(a)yahoo.com web: http://www.tapmi.org <http://www.tapmi.org/> ------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Criteria for Qualifying the UGC-NET
by Ajay Kum Sharma 28 Dec '08

28 Dec '08

Dear Library Professionals, UGC has declared the criteria for qualifying the UGC-NET Examination. Criteria for Qualifying the UGC-NET *Category* *Minimun Qualifying marks* *Paper-I* *Paper-II* *Paper-I + Paper-II* *Paper-III* GEN/OBC 40 (40%) 40 (40%) 100 (50%) 90 (45%) SC/ST 35 (35%) 35 (35%) 80 (40%) 70 (35%) PH/VH 35 (35%) 35 (35%) 90 (45%) 80 (40%) Hope it will helpfull in prepartion and self evaluation of NET Examination. Best of luck to all NET aspirants. Sources: http://www.ugc.ac.in/ -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan, Birbhum - 731235, W.B. Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian of IGIDR, Mumbai Dr. Manjunath PhD awarded from Karnatak University
by Pandurang Konnur 28 Dec '08

28 Dec '08

Dear Professional Friends, I am happy to inform you all that Dr.Manjunath, Librarian of IGIDR, Mumbai got his PhD degree awarded from Karnatak University Dharwad recently. Let us all congratulate him for his achivements. Thanks, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jananabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course in Library and Information Science
by Bavakutty M 27 Dec '08

27 Dec '08

Dear All, The UGC, ASC of the Pondicherry University propose to conduct Refresher Course in Library and Information Science during March 2009. Application form can be down loaded from the university site www.pondiuni.edu.in The filled in application may be sent to the Director, UGC, Academic Staff College, Pondicherry University. Pondicherry 605 014 at the earliest. Dr.M.Bavakutty, Professor, Dept. Of Lib & Inf. Science Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Cricket on your mind? Visit the ultimate cricket website. Enter http://beta.cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Help
by Vijay Deshabag 27 Dec '08

27 Dec '08

Dear professional friends, Can any one please suggest some of the National Journals which are must and should for Management College? Thanks and regards, Vijay J Deshabag Librarian Global Business School, Twin city Campus: NH-4, Near New Bellad Hyundai Showroom, Bhairidevarkoppa, Hubli-25 http://www.globalbschool.in/ Email:vjdeshabag@globalbschool.in Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Rethink and Reevaluate to make LIS Profession -a Respected and prestogious profession
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 27 Dec '08

27 Dec '08

Dear friends and respected Sirs Earlier I mentioned some points on this topic on LIS-Forum.But Why don't we think from our side also? What have we done to add quality content to the subject and why don't we think to introduce 3 years BLIS/Bachelor of Science in Information studies in degree level.So that students don't take it as last resort to get a job instead they will choose it one of the attracting careers after passing 10 + 2 std. Universities will conduct MLIS/MPhil/PhD like other disciplines.I think the seed of undervaluing our services lies in the poor perception of common people about our subject.I strongly believe we the new age librarians have a distinct role to make our subject attractive, service as well as research oriented career option to the future generation. AIFUCTO has demanded rightly that the Librarians should be redignated as Lecturer in Library Science[Assistant Professor(Library)].But Recently UGC PRC Report , Librarian was denied any redesignation,no academic freedom, no study leave,no similar CAS, no advance increment for NET/Mphil/PhD for Librarians.languages are very dubious and some interpreted the facilities for the teachers give will be applicable for the librarians. But there is no mention in this respect.Until it is distinctly mentioned it will be interpreted differently by authoroties like as before. In this Report UGC not only undervalued our service but also has shown step-motherly attitude for the Librarians.This is logically incorrect , when a person have the same qualification (55% MLIS + NET/SET/Mphil/PhD),how it it is explicable that Lecturerrs and Librarians will be treated differently.We must reconsider the definition of Teacher and it must be included Librarians . Earlier the entry of librarians was different from the teachers but presently it is absolutely same. If this shocking disparity continues no future generation will take it as future option because it is a highly discriminated punishment post.No new age librarians can not compromise with their academic freedom/study leave/financial reward for their research.From our governmental policy it appears that policy makers want only second category (excuse me,this is not to hurt any body) students should opt for this profession.This is evidenced from their policies made for the librarians throughout its history-the most neglected cadres.Some of us may be knowingly/unknowingly are very much satisfied with equal salary. May be it was their beyond expectation to get equal salary of teachers . To them equal salary means equal status. Absolutely wrong.We need absolute parity in every respect with Lecturers/Assistant Professor ( designation as proposed by the UGC PRC). We must fight together to make our profession a respected one like other disciplines.Without parity how one can expect growth and development in real sense.An attractive library profession will certainly bring quality students who can bring a complete metamorphosis of the discipline and it must be supported by governemental judicious and nurturing policies.What IALA is respresenting to the UGC is absolutely right path and I have heart felt support for it. with warm wishes to all sabuj ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Felicitations to Prof V. G. Talwar, Vice Chancellor of Mysore University
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 26 Dec '08

26 Dec '08

Dear Professionals, A warm and affectionate function was held at the UGC-Academic staff college, Mysore University to felicitate Prof V. G. Talwar on his appointment as the Vice chancellor of Mysore University. The function was organized by the library professionals who were present in the UGC Academic Staff College of Mysore University as participants of the 15th Refresher Course in Library and Information Science. Please find a blog presenting the pictures of the glorious occasion in the following URL.http://muvctalwar.blogspot.com/ Professionals from Karnataka and Kerala were present at the occasion.Let his appointment be an inspiration for all professionals. Let us work hard to uphold the glorious tradition of our profession. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Chief Librarian, University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. http://www.gopakumar.synthasite.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] ICT - Open Source tools for Library
by Ehtesham 26 Dec '08

26 Dec '08

Dear All, I appreciate and thankful for overwhelming response from LIS community which I got through mails and phone calls. Many members shown there interest in implementing Open Source tools and serve there user best. Yes why not! "when there is a will there is a way". I received number of mails asking for the details - (features and functionality) of the software which can be implemented for their respective libraries. The tools which I suggested in my mail are well known and are being used world wide. I will provide you the Gist and website from where you can get more details and for DSpace and OpenURL suite you can look at my project report (links are provided below). 1. DSpace: It is a well known Digital repository software developed by MIT. It has all the inbuilt features which is required for any ideal institutional repository. Details you can get from the official website of DSpace : http://www.dspace.org/ You can also look at my project report on DSpace testing of its features and functionality. Here is the link : https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/handle/1849/415 2. ePrints: It is a digital library software being used by IISC, IIT for there digital repository. Feature wise it is as good as DSpace. You can look for more details at http://www.eprints.org/ 3. Moodle: It is one of the best free elearning tool used across the world. At DRTC we implemented it for many organisation and conduted workshop and training session. We are using it in our company. Details you can get from : http://moodle.org 4. Joomla & Drupal: - These are free content management system tool. It can be used to manage the different forms of online collection for the organization. Go to there website where you can get more information: http://joomla.org http://drupal.org 5. WordPress : With advent of w3 and the era of web 2.0 it became very easy to become a writer and invite others to read our articles and thought. This tool is meant for such kind of idea. Get more details from http://wordpress.org 6. MediaWiki : Yes Wikipedia are there from centuries to make our self informative on some given subject. Now we are into digital age and our need and volume of information also increased. We need to have information at a single mouse click. So to fulfill all this mediawiki a free tool has been designed. To get more information look at : http://mediawiki.org. 7. OpenURL reSearcher suite (CUFTS, GODOT, DBWIZ): Developed by SFU. This is entirely a new initiative and efforts are being done. You can look at SFU websit and my project report : http://software.lib.sfu.ca/ https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/handle/1849/414 Hope these all will be useful to you. Please let me know if you have any query. I am always open for it and invite other peer members also to join this initiative. As Mr. K Rajasekharan mentioned this will directly or indirectly help us to improve ourselves. Thanks & Regards Ehtesham (+91)9985100322 P. J. O'Rourke - "Cleanliness becomes more important when godliness is unlikely." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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