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

Details of Pondicherry Central University DLIS Positions
by J. K. Vijayakumar 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Details, Application forms etc of Pondicherry Central University DLIS positions are available at http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/circular/fac_rect040708.html Professor - 1 Reader - 2 Lecturer - 3 ---------------------- Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar > --- On Wed, 7/9/08, Arunachalam Hariharan > <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > From: Arunachalam Hariharan > <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> > > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Pondicherry Central University > needs Prof, Reader and Lecturers for the DLIS > > Pondicherry Central University Advertised the following > > posts for the > > Dept of Library and Information Science > > > > 1 Professor - 1 > > 2. Reader - 2 > > 3. Lecturer - 2 > > > > For more details, pl see the Hindu dt 09.7.2008 > > > > A.Hariharan > > SERC > > Chennai > > -- 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] [Lis-Forum] Part time Research
by Mailing List Admin 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 11:40:44 +0530 From: poornima <poornimakulkarni7(a)gmail.com> My dear Professional people, I totally disagree with the descision of University of Kerala for not allowing the Librarians to go for research. I dont think anybody can restrict someone whos might be really interested in doing something. This is our Indian education system, we are not allowed to do something we are interested in doing something. But forced to do which we do not like at all. Come on people wake up, its high time to restrict something. Do our professionals know something about multitasking? Librarian has to be one, moreover it is his part of professional requirement. Wake up people wake up from slumber!! First of all there is hell of misunderstanding about the librarians in India, moreover if he is restricted to enhance his knowledge then this profession will be drowned. This today's concept of librarian is framed because of old professionals who hardly did work towards progress and so mainly the professionals are not at all PROACTIVE. Please change yourself and fit in today's world. Darwins theory holds good for all times.. "Survival of the Fittest", keep yourself fit to compete with other professions. Move towards progress--------> Poornima---------> -- "Be Good, Do Good For Good Things Leads To Good End".

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Library an Information Management Trainees
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012 Invites Application for TRAINEES in the LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME in the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) and the JRD Tata Memorial Library and Digital Information Services Centre. Advt No. R(IB)008/2008, No of Positions: 20 (GEN-11, OBC-4, SC-2, ST-1 :one of the positions is reserved for Physically Handicapped, Sponsored Candidates-2) Minimum Qualifications: A Bachelor's degree in any discipline followed by a M.L.I.Sc. or Master's Degree in any discipline with B.L.I.Sc. or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science awarded by DRTC / NISCAIR or its equivalent. The applicant should have secured minimum of First Class or equivalent as declared by University in the said qualifying Degree(s) and also in basic degree. SC/ST candidates with pass class will be considered. Conditions: candidates who possess the minimum qualification as on the date of advertisement and also those who are in the final year/semester, expecting to complete all exams/project and acquire minimum qualification latest by 31.07.2008 can apply. The training is for a period of 12 months on a fixed stipend of Rs.7,500/- per month. No stipend will be paid for the sponsored candidates. The sponsored candidates should forward their applications through proper channel. For more details about the training programme, please visit http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/training/ General Conditions: Trainees would be expected to work on any three shifts including night shifts and holidays. No accommodation will be available on the Campus during the course of training. Candidates who are desirous to be considered on the aforesaid conditions may fill-in the electronic online application registration form. Thereafter a duly signed hard copy of the online application registration form with photo copies of the Marks cards, Caste Certificate of SC, ST, OBC (OBC Certificate should be in GOI format for reservations of jobs), in case of Physically Handicapped candidates, copy of the medical Certificate in the prescribed form issued by the Competent Medical Authority for the purpose of employment, should be sent to ASSISTANT REGISTRAR, UNIT-IB, INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BANGALORE - 560012 superscribing on the envelope "Application for the post of TRAINEE in the LIBRARY AND INFORMATION MANAGEMENT TRAINING PROGRAMME" ON OR BEFORE 8TH August, 2008. Incomplete applications in a format other than the online version on the above mentioned website are liable to be rejected. DATE: 7th July, 2008 REGISTRAR

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Part time Research
by Rajan 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Dear All, It seems to me that the University of Kerala has taken a right decision not to allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD. If any librarian is interested, he can do research without any registration and publish his findings in research journals, without affecting his job. When a person is employed as a librarian, he should do justice to his job for which he is employed. If he can do doctoral research alongwith his job, there will be compromise either in his job or in his studies, both of which are not good at all. Regards, K Rajasekharan Librarian, Kerala Institute of Local Administration(KILA) Mulagunnathukavu, Thrissur - 680581 , India ------------------------------ Message: 2 Dear LIS Forum Members Considering the dynamic and educative role of librarians, especially those who are working, carreer advancement and further learning is an essential factor. In this context many Universities in India is encouraging the working professionals either directly or indirectly for further learning. However, it is sad that the University of Kerala by its order No.Ac.E1.B/2007 dated 5/10/2007 restricted the opportunity for Part Time PhD registration only for the Teachers.Till then, there were opportunites for registration, and all on a sudden the University took such a drastic step.As a result of this, the working people have to either take leave for doing PhD (Full time Research) or not doing PhD at all. I hope that all librarian fraternity take up this issue seriously and comment on this so that the higher up can come to know of it and change for the better. Eldho Joy E -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request
by amudhavalli alagusundaram 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Dear Moderators, Kinldy arrange to announce the follwing in the forums, please amudha Please refer to the Advt in The Hindu dt. 14th July 2008 for the following vaccant positons in the Dept of Information Sciecne, University of MAdras: 1. Reader - I Post - GT 2. Lecturers - 2 Posts - One reserved for SC and the one GT. LAST DATES: To obtain Application Form - - 08.08 2008 Submission Date - - 11.08.2008 Prof.A. Amudhavalli Head, Dept. of Information Science, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. Ph: 2539 9672 (Off- Direct) Ph: 2845 3343 (Residence) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Beautiful Libraries
by Denny M.X. 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

Dear LIS Professionals, Everyone has some kind of place that makes them feel transported to a magical realm. For some people it's castles with their noble history and crumbling towers. For others it's abandoned factories, ivy choked, a sense of foreboding around every corner. For us there has always been something about libraries. Row after row, shelf after shelf, there is nothing more magical than a beautiful old library. http://curiousexpeditions.org/2007/09/librophiliac_love_letter_a_com.html With Regards Denny M.X. -- 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] Part time Research
by Mailing List Admin 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2008 22:03:31 +0530 From: Sriram V <vsrirams(a)gmail.com> Dear Fellow Professionals and teachers, With all due respect to Rajasekharan Sir, i beg to differ. If someone enhances their qualification it is generally good for the organisation where he/she is employed. That is the major reason why world over employers encourage staff to undertake studies. Doing part time studies arise out of necessity. People opt for part time course because you have to take care of a family as well as you really wish to enhance your knowledge. You have to work had for a full time course. For part time course you are expected to work even harder. If the employer and the guide are completely satisfied i believe there is no reason why someone hoping to gain knowledge should be prevented from that. Perhaps we should gather the opinion of employers and teachers regarding this. Regards V Sriram Technical Services Executive LibSys Corporation Mob: +91 9447251892 On 7/14/08, Rajan <rajankila(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > > Dear All, > > It seems to me that the University of Kerala has taken a right decision > not > to allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD. > If any librarian is interested, he can do research without any > registration > and publish his findings in research journals, without affecting his job. > When a person is employed as a librarian, he should do justice to his job > for which he is employed. If he can do doctoral research alongwith his > job, > there will be compromise either in his job or in his studies, both of > which > are not good at all. > > Regards, > > K Rajasekharan > Librarian, Kerala Institute of Local Administration(KILA) > Mulagunnathukavu, Thrissur - 680581 , India > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Dear LIS Forum Members > Considering the dynamic and educative role of librarians, especially > those > who are working, carreer advancement and further learning is an essential > factor. In this context many Universities in India is encouraging the > working professionals either directly or indirectly for further > learning. > However, it is sad that the University of Kerala by its order > No.Ac.E1.B/2007 dated 5/10/2007 restricted the opportunity for Part Time > PhD > registration only for the Teachers.Till then, there were opportunites for > registration, and all on a sudden the University took such a drastic > step.As > a result of this, the working people have to either take leave for doing > PhD (Full time Research) or not doing PhD at all. > I hope that all librarian fraternity take up this issue seriously and > comment on this so that the higher up can come to know of it and change > for > the better. > > Eldho Joy E > -- > >

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Re: [LIS-Forum] part time Ph.D.
by nazim malik 15 Jul '08

15 Jul '08

This has reference to views of K Rajasekharan regarding not to allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD. As K Rajasekharan suggested that interested people can do research without any registration and publish their findings in research journals, without affecting their job. So I would like to know: 1 Whether doing research for publishing papers without registration would not affect their job. 2 How many research papers shall be sufficient to considered research work equal to Ph.D.? 3 How many fellows in India have been considered equal to Ph.D. at the time of appointment or promotion on the basis of their research work/papers? 4 How does the job of teachers not affect when they do part times Ph.D. Ph.D. for librarians is needed for the following reasons: 1 If an Assistant Librarian has eleven year experience and having PhD will be promoted to Dy. Librarian through Career Advancement Scheme of UGC. 2 Recently Indian Academic Library Association has submitted a concept paper to Chadda Committed to consider Librarians (AL/DL/Librarians) at par with teachers. If it were accepted then Ph.D. will become essential qualification. Therefore, part time Ph.D. is equally important for both teachers and Librarians. Mohammad Nazim Central Library BanarasHindu University Varanasi-221005 Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NEW COPYRIGHT TECHNOLOGY FOR UNITED STATES
by jasim s 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

see the newsrelease for details http://www.loc.gov/today/pr/2008/08-115.html jasimudeen.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Use of the phrase "knowledge of computer"
by Atanu Garai 14 Jul '08

14 Jul '08

Dear Colleagues This is an anecdote. Back in 2006, I was writing quite a lot of statements of purpose and application letters as part of the application process for admission to PhD. Then I collected all those documents in a single place and went to my teacher in Calcutta University to get his recommendation letters. He smiled and told me that instead of writing 'knowledge of computer', the phrase should be written as 'knowledge of computing'. I realized my mistake and corrected it. Since then I have never used the phrase "knowledge of computer", instead put the phrase of knowledge of computing. When I see the phrase knowledge of computing, it reminds me of his smile immediately. So, when today I saw the phrase quite frequently I searched for the connotations of the words 'computer' and 'computing'. The definitions given in wikipedia are: Computer: A computer is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer) Computing: /"In a general way, we can define computing to mean any goal-oriented activity requiring, benefiting from, or creating computers. Thus, computing includes designing and building hardware and software systems for a wide range of purposes; processing, structuring, and managing various kinds of information; doing scientific studies using computers; making computer systems behave intelligently; creating and using communications and entertainment media; finding and gathering information relevant to any particular purpose, and so on. The list is virtually endless, and the possibilities are vast." (Source: /The Joint Task Force for Computing Curricula 2005. Computing Curricula 2005: The Overview Report (pdf) <http://www.acm.org/education/curric_vols/CC2005-March06Final.pdf>, quoted in, /http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computing). /Essentially, these terms have a relationship but they evoke different meanings. Best greetings, Atanu Garai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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