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

Let us leave Library Association politics snd fight for our profession.
by Pandurang Konnur 14 Jun '08

14 Jun '08

Dear Friends, Today I am really happy that a constructive suggestion has come on the forum regarding Library Associations. I have been sevirly pained and protested in different forums againist the dictatorship attitudes of the people who are holding the treads of the Associations. Some of them are still feeling that our predecessors have formed the Associations for them to rule. They still feel that they can recruit (Not elect) anybody as president and through away whenever they want after the elections. If we have such people in the Associations definetly we deserve today's situation. However we have formed Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) because our demands are different from others. If the Associations do not advocate our cause properly before the PRC (Pay Review Committees) we will be denied of our opportunities as happend last time. Academic Librarians in India suffered for one long DECADE without any promotional opportunities. Some of them retired without any promotions. I thank the Academic Librarian community for supporting IALA. To day we have been able to convince the PRC committee members individually as well collectively. I am sure we will get the much awaited ACADEMIC STATUS PAR WITH THE TEACHERS. We will fight till the last for restoring the grievances of the Academic Librarians. We still desire that there should be an APEX body at national level. ILA should hold this crown. But ILA should also prove its worth to hold the same??? Thanks, Dr.P.V.Konnur President, Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) Bangalore. On Sat, Jun 14, 2008 at 11:26 AM, Manjunath K <manjunath(a)mail.tapmi.org> wrote: > > Dear LIS members, > > I feel the weakness of our associations lies in the absence of a strong LIS > body at National, regional, state and local levels. > > I had suggested earlier on this forum (when lot of comments on ILA > elections/etc) to make ILA as an APEX body at national level and make it > mandatory that all LIS professionals should become member of ILA. > > The national ILA body should be based in New Delhi and should have > influential office bearers who can have strong links with Govt and other > bodies. > > The national body needs to function through its regional associations (four > or more), State Units (one for each state), District bodies and Local > chapters. The local chapters should induct all LIS professions in that > region as its members. Once they become members of local chapters, they > become members of ILA by default. > > The local bodies nominate/elect members for District/state unit- who intern > select/elect members for regional centres. The regional centres will elect > the office bearers for national body. > > All the other professional LIS Associations should have affiliations to > ILA. This makes ILA powerful and this body can honestly strive for > upliftment and justice to the profession. > > I invite and request all LIS professionals to think constructively and > offer their valuable thoughts in this direction. I used the term 'ILA' to > represent the nation. Let us not attach any importance to the Terminology > 'ILA' per se. Let us not again start 'criticizing/throwing mud' on the > issues revolving around the current Indian library association. > > Let us have discussions at all levels and constitute a body with > comprehensive coverage of our professions goals and objectives. > > It is good to note that Mr. Thimmappa, Dr. PV Konnur and Mr. Sukhdev Singh > have already initiated the discussions. Let us have a strong representative > body to address our problems in the country and move boldly along > legal/policy journey. If need be, I am ready to join the movement. > > > 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; manjunathak(a)gmail.com > web: http://www.tapmi.org > ------------- > > > -----Original Message----- > From: digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:digilib_india@yahoogroups.com] > On Behalf Of thimma naik > Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:52 AM > To: NMLIS; DIGILIB INDIA; IATLIS; ncsi lis forum > Subject: [digilib_india] Role of Library Associations > > > > > Library Associations having major role in influencing the formation and > implementation of government > policy concerning libraries and information. They can act as effective > Pressure > Groups for political action. But in India, > Library associations are not in the right place. In my personal view > Library > Associations are conducting some seminars, workshops in a year, and > elections > for the committee. No professionals questioning the activity of the > associations. Why we can¢t discuss the role of Library Associations in > India > on this forum. So it will help to us to make unity between Library > professionals and to know the activities of these Associations. > > > Thimmappa N. MLISc, PGDHL > Bengaluru > +91 94488 69387 > thimmappa03@yahoo.com;softeyest@gmail.com > Read an eBook, Save a Tree; Buy an eBook Reader, Save a Forest > Wanted a job, where there is no print, only E > > > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] > > > ------------------------------------ > > Yahoo! Groups Links > > <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digilib_india/ > > <*> Your email settings: > Individual Email | Traditional > > <*> To change settings online go to: > http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digilib_india/join > (Yahoo! 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Let us have apex body of Library Association to fight for our profession.
by Manjunath K 14 Jun '08

14 Jun '08

Dear LIS members, I feel the weakness of our associations lies in the absence of a strong LIS body at National, regional, state and local levels. I had suggested earlier on this forum (when lot of comments on ILA elections/etc) to make ILA as an APEX body at national level and make it mandatory that all LIS professionals should become member of ILA. The national ILA body should be based in New Delhi and should have influential office bearers who can have strong links with Govt and other bodies. The national body needs to function through its regional associations (four or more), State Units (one for each state), District bodies and Local chapters. The local chapters should induct all LIS professions in that region as its members. Once they become members of local chapters, they become members of ILA by default. The local bodies nominate/elect members for District/state unit- who intern select/elect members for regional centres. The regional centres will elect the office bearers for national body. All the other professional LIS Associations should have affiliations to ILA. This makes ILA powerful and this body can honestly strive for upliftment and justice to the profession. I invite and request all LIS professionals to think constructively and offer their valuable thoughts in this direction. I used the term 'ILA' to represent the nation. Let us not attach any importance to the Terminology 'ILA' per se. Let us not again start 'criticizing/throwing mud' on the issues revolving around the current Indian library association. Let us have discussions at all levels and constitute a body with comprehensive coverage of our professions goals and objectives. It is good to note that Mr. Thimmappa, Dr. PV Konnur and Mr. Sukhdev Singh have already initiated the discussions. Let us have a strong representative body to address our problems in the country and move boldly along legal/policy journey. If need be, I am ready to join the movement. 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; manjunathak(a)gmail.com web: http://www.tapmi.org ------------- -----Original Message----- From: digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com [mailto:digilib_india@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of thimma naik Sent: Saturday, June 14, 2008 9:52 AM To: NMLIS; DIGILIB INDIA; IATLIS; ncsi lis forum Subject: [digilib_india] Role of Library Associations Library Associations having major role in influencing the formation and implementation of government policy concerning libraries and information. They can act as effective Pressure Groups for political action. But in India, Library associations are not in the right place. In my personal view Library Associations are conducting some seminars, workshops in a year, and elections for the committee. No professionals questioning the activity of the associations. Why we can¢t discuss the role of Library Associations in India on this forum. So it will help to us to make unity between Library professionals and to know the activities of these Associations. Thimmappa N. MLISc, PGDHL Bengaluru +91 94488 69387 thimmappa03@yahoo.com;softeyest@gmail.com Read an eBook, Save a Tree; Buy an eBook Reader, Save a Forest Wanted a job, where there is no print, only E [Non-text portions of this message have been removed] ------------------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digilib_india/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/digilib_india/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:digilib_india-digest@yahoogroups.com mailto:digilib_india-fullfeatured@yahoogroups.com <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: digilib_india-unsubscribe(a)yahoogroups.com <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One post of Junior Research Fellow (LIS) at DESIDOC, DRDO, Delhi
by Navin Soni 14 Jun '08

14 Jun '08

Dear Colleagues, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candadates. Advterisement in The Times of India (Delhi) dated 14 June 2008 Pg. 13. http://epaper.timesofindia.com/Daily/skins/TOI/navigator.asp?Daily=CAP&logi… *Subject:* One Post of Junior Research Fellow (LIS) at DESIDOC, Delhi *Qualifications:* First Class M. Sc. with Professional degress in LIS *Duration:* Two years from the date of joining (extendable as per rule *Last date for applying:* 21 days from the date of advt ie. from 14 June 2008 For more information and application form please see advertisement or use above link. ================================= Navin Kumar Soni INMAS, DRDO, Min of Defence, Brig SK mazumdar Marg Delhi-110054. Ph: 01123985466, 09868459805 http://www.drdo.org/labs/inmas/index.html =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Guide to sources on the Web for LIS Study & Research
by sri priya 13 Jun '08

13 Jun '08

Information & Library Studies Resources on the Web:This site links to many useful LIS resources. http://www.ucd.ie/library/electronic_resources/guides_to_web_resources/libs… Library Related Conferences http://homepage.usask.ca/~mad204/CONF.HTM http://www.fiu.edu/~hastyd/lcp.html http://www.ala.org/ala/ourassociation/chapters/planningcalendar/planningcal… http://www.alia.org.au/events/ http://www.geocities.com/asia_pages/asiaconf/APConf2004.html LIBRARIES IN INDIA http://www.manage.gov.in/Agrinet/libraries.htm Doctoral Dissertations in Library and Information Science http://www.tulips.tsukuba.ac.jp/pub/tojo/archive/Jpnpg/siryo-ogata-95_n-s.h… Librarians date book http://www.hsl.unc.edu/libcal.htm DIGITAL LIBRARY RESOURCES http://library.nyu.edu/diglib/links.html http://www.nelinet.net/digital/resources/index.htm A list of scholastic journals and electronic resources a list of scholastic journals and electronic resources that are available online via the worldwide web. http://www.widernet.org/digitalLibrary/DigitalLibraries.htm Resources for Locating and Writing Theses and Dissertations http://www.cityu.edu.hk/lib/instruct/guides/libguide/theses.htm Regards, S.Sripriya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Quick Search
by sri priya 13 Jun '08

13 Jun '08

Quick Search Use the link to search for documents in this web containing specific words or combination's of words. The text search engine will display a weighted list of matching documents, with better matches shown first. Each list item is a link to a matching document; if the document has a title it will be shown, otherwise only the document's file name is displayed. A brief explanation of the query language is available, along with examples. To know more : http://www.aig.asn.au/aigjournal/quick_search.htm#querylang Regards, S.Sripriya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraran post "C" categorized by KPSC
by thimma naik 13 Jun '08

13 Jun '08

Respected All Library Professionals, Karnataka Public Service Commission has invited applications for filing up 167 Librarians posts in First Grade colleges of Karnataka. The qualification is MLISc+UGC. My question is why librarians are categorized under 'C' grade?. If Librarians are 'C' grade, what are the qualifications for the posts in 'C' grade? For the Lecturer post in Group 'A'  only the PG with First class is the qualification!!!!.  Why this difference?? Experts can answer. Thimmappa N. MLISc, PGDHL Bengaluru +91 94488 69387 thimmappa03(a)yahoo.com or softeyest(a)gmail.com Read an eBook, Save a Tree; Buy an eBook Reader, Save a Forest Wanted a job, where there is no print, only E -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Bank Online Resources
by Library 13 Jun '08

13 Jun '08

You may pls bring to the notice of all concerned, the attached email, which could be of interest. Y.M.PATIL lIBRARIAN -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Raman Research Institute Library, Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Extn 250 C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Fax: +91 80 2361 0492 Bangalore 560 080, India. Email: library(a)rri.res.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 12 Jun 2008 11:50:19 -0400 From: Triinu Tombak <ttombak(a)worldbank.org> To: ympatil(a)rri.res.in Subject: World Bank Online Resources If you are unable to see this message please click on the following link: http://www.magnetmail.net/actions/email_web_version.cfm?recipient_id=154425… I am including a very short description of each database and am happy to provide more information if you are interested. Please let me know if your members would like a free trial of the below mentioned databases and we will be happy to set them up. Please note that we offer discounts for consortia based on the number of subscribing members. The World Bank e-Library (www.worldbank.org/elibrary (http://www.worldbank.org/elibrary)) is an electronic portal to the World Bank's full-text collection of books, reports, and other documents. It brings together in a fully indexed and cross-searchable database over 4,500 titles published by the World Bank during the past several years and every new title. E-Library includes all current and recent World Bank titles, documents, and papers in PDF format. New titles become available as soon as they appear in print. In addition, subscribers have access to information not available in print. World Bank e-Library should interest academic and special libraries with substantial economic development collections. World Development Indicators (WDI) Online (publications.worldbank.org/WDI (http://publications.worldbank.org/WDI)) is the premier data source on the global economy. It contains statistical data for over 800 development indicators and time series data from 1960 for over 200 countries and 18 country groups. Data include social, economic, financial, natural resources, and environmental indicators. Data selection screens are intuitive and easy to use. Results can be scaled, charted, and mapped. Data can also be exported in standard formats like Excel. The database is updated periodically with annual data loaded in May. WDI Online is crucial for the study of international development patterns and trends and is widely used in sociology, economics, political science, business and many other fields. 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We also want to let you know that we will be exhibiting at several library shows this summer, these are listed below for your reference: - Special Libraries Association annual meeting (June 15-18 in Seattle, USA) - Booth # 110 - American Libraries Association annual meeting (June 28-July 1 in Anaheim, USA) - Booth # 810 - IFLA World Library and Information Congress (August 10-14 in Quebec, Canada) - Booth # 103 If you are planning to attend and would like to meet with us to discuss any of our products or see a demo, please contact me to schedule a time or just come and see us at the booth. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or let me know if I should contact anybody else in this matter. Best regards, Triinu Tombak ______________________ Triinu Tombak Electronic Sales Manager World Bank Publications 1818 H Street NW, MSN U11-1104 Washington DC, 20433, USA Phone: +1 202 473 5149 Fax: +1 202 522 2422 http://publications.worldbank.org/online -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advt. Project Personnel in DRTC
by DRTC - General 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE 8TH MILE, MYSORE ROAD, BANGALORE 560059 ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited for one (1) purely "temporary Project-linked Person" in DRTC at Bangalore Centre of the Institute to work on the project on "Digital Library". Qualification : Essential : ADIS from the Indian Statistical Institute or an equivalent qualification in Library & Information Science from a recognized University/ Institute OR Masters Degree in Computer Applications (MCA). Pay: Rs.10,000/- (Rupees ten thousand only) per month, all inclusive. Tenure of appointment : The temporary appointment is upto 31 March 2009. Age: Maximum of 30 years as on 01 January 2008. Age may be relaxed for SC/ST/OBC candidates. Typed applications stating (1) Name [In block letters]: (2) Father's /Husband's name: (3) Address: (4) E-mail: (5) Phone No.: (6) Date of Birth: (7) Educational Qualification: (8) Work experience, (if any): accompanied by attested copies of relevant documents/ testimonials addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute, should reach the Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RV College Post, Bangalore 560059 on or before 30 June 2008. The Institute reserves the right not to appoint Project-linked Person. T.S.S.R.K. Rao Head, Bangalore Centre -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk in interview for Library Trainee position at ACTREC
by Satish Munnolli 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Dear members, The below mentioned message may be of interest to freshers from LIS background. You may pass on this information to interested candidates. Teaching and practicing professionals are requested to display this ad in their respective display areas for wider publicity. Walk-in-interview is scheduled on 18th June 2008 (Wednesday) at ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai at 10.00 am. The absorbed candidate will have an exposure to all modern techniques of maintaining a good scientific and medical library with hands on experience. Other facilities that are not mentioned in the advertisement - Accommodation at reasonable charges (maximum Rs. 300/- per month) & subsidised food in institute canteen. Common facilities (most of them are free) - Institute's bus shuttle services; Hi-tech gym; Music room; Laundry and others. For any detailed information you may contact at (022) 2740 5026 or send an email to smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in Satish S Munnolli Librarian Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research & Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410 210 India Ph : +91 22 2740 5026 Fax : +91 22 2740 5085 Email : smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in TATA MEMORIAL CENTRE ADVANCED CENTRE FOR TREATMENT, RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN CANCER Kharghar, Navi Mumbai- 410 210 Tel.91-22-27405000 . Fax: 91-22-27405085 . e-mail: <mailto:office@actrec.gov.in> office(a)actrec.gov.in . website : www.actrec.gov.in WALK IN INTERVIEW ACTREC is looking for young and dynamic freshers for induction as LIBRARY TRAINEES for a period of six months which may be extendable up to one year Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), situated in 60 acre land at Kharghar, Navi Mumbai is a new state of the art R & D satellite of the Tata Memorial Centre (TMC). The Institute comprises of basic research wing and clinical research centre. It also has a 50- bed hospital fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic and therapeutic facilities. ACTREC has the mandate to function as a national centre for treatment, research and education in cancer. The Institute library is fully automated and all its functions & services are operated on LibSuite (ASP version) software. It houses over 15000 books and back volumes of journals and has access to over 2000 journals through various online databases round the clock. Thesis, Institutional Reports, Staff Publications, CD ROMs, Video Cassettes are the other resources available to all Scientific Community. The library has installed DSpace software on one of the machines and initiated the digitization activities. It has plans to digitize its Thesis collection and introduce enhanced electronic information services in the coming years. Interested candidate should have Masters Degree in Library and Information Science (MLISc) with first class from a recognized University. Candidate in the age group of 25 years with Science background, knowledge of library software and computer skills will have an added advantage. The selected candidate will be paid a stipend of Rs.6000/- per month with accommodation facilities in the Institute hostel which is located in the campus. Trainee may have to work during flexible hours on all working days including week ends. Trainee appointed will have an opportunity to work in a computerized library environment with hands-on-experience in all sections of library and will get an exposure to modern techniques of maintaining scientific and medical library. Candidates fulfilling above requirements may walk in for an interview on 18 June, 2008 at 10.a.m. at the Meeting Room, 3rd Floor, Khanolkar Shodhika, ACTREC, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai alongwith detailed CV, attested copies of all certificates and testimonials in original. (M. A. Sharma) Asstt. Adminstrative Officer -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sarvavijnanakosam (Malayalam Encyclopaedia)
by binu david 12 Jun '08

12 Jun '08

Dear Friends Please see the Web Edition of Sarvavijnanakosam (Malayalam Encyclopaedia). Its quite interesting please do visit http://sarvavijnanakosam.gov.in/ > Thanking you > > Sincerely > > Binu David Librarian N J College of engineering Pothandi Palghat -- ______________________________________________ IndiaInfo Mail - the free e-mail service with a difference! www.indiainfo.com Check out our value-added Premium features, such as an extra 20MB for mail storage, POP3, e-mail forwarding, and ads-free mailboxes! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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