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

Fwd: Request for response
by Jatashankar Gupta 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionels, I am conducting a dissertation work on "Creation of Database of LIS Teachers in University in India". I have prepared a data collection survey which is available on following URL.I have already send this messg. two times but i am not getting response. Pls. take it as compulsion.Your positive response is required for successful completion of this work. These two Url is listed following: 1. http://www.surveymonkey.com/MySurvey_CollectorList.aspx?sm=0aURDtC1hfGSrvi%… Steps: (i) Go to Member Login username jatashankar password jatash (ii) Go to my survey (iii) click on my survey -- Jatashankar Gupta Central Library, IIT Delhi. Mobile: 9211328039 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICT Application in Academic Libraries in Greater kolkata: Survey
by DEVIKA BASU 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear Professionals, I, Ms. Debika Basu, student of MLISc from IGNOU am compiling my dissertation on the topic of "Impact of ICT application in academic libraries of greater Kolkata". The dissertation is based on a questionnaire based survey. It would be very much helpful for me if you kindly spare some time to complete it. To enter into the survey please click on the following link, http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=8vUg_2feCdIWCojcDFQkTh5w_3d_3d Thanking you in anticipation, With regards, Debika Basu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET Centre invites applications for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science)
by K Prakash 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Jobs@INFLIBNET Centre Advt. No. 05/2008 The Centre invites applications from Indian nationals for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) -1 (one) post (OBC). Click here to see details Please visit for more details and application from website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/ INFORMATION AND LIBRARY NETWORK CENTRE (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission) Post Box NO.4116, Near Gujarat University Guest House, University Campus, Navrangpura AHMEDABAD - 380 009. Web site: www.inflibnet.ac.in Advt. No. 05/2008 INFLIBNET Centre is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission with its head-quarters at Ahmedabad. The Centre is involved in a variety of activities for the benefit of academic and research community in the country. Some of the major activities of the Centre include automation and networking of libraries of the universities, creation of national databases, development of library management software to facilitate automation activities in the academic libraries, human resource development, UGC Infonet, digital library consortium etc. The Centre invites applications from Indian Nationals belonging to OBC category (non-creamy layer for all India employment) candidates only for the post of Scientist-B (Library Science) - 1 (One) post. Job Description : The incumbent will be a member of the team of Library professionals involved in the areas relating to library automation, creation of database, digital library consortium, providing information service, conducting training programmes for the library professionals, organizing seminar/workshop/convention etc. Qualification & Experience : M.Lib./M.L.I.Sc. or its equivalent from a recognized universities with one year post qualification experience in a regular position. Upper Age Limit : 35 years plus 3 years age relaxation applicable to OBC category. Scale of Pay :Rs.8,000-275-13,500 (pre-revised) (At present Gross Rs.20,480/- per month at the minimum of the scale). The scale of pay and emoluments is likely to be revised upon implementation of 6th Central Pay Commission. The incumbents of above post will be required to travel extensively, visiting universities in different parts of India for assisting in automation and networking activities, installation of software packages, conducting on-site training to the library professionals and operating staff etc. Candidates fulfilling the above requirements may send their application neatly typed strictly in the attached prescribed format with a recent passport size photograph duly affixed in it alongwith attested copies of certificates to the Administrative Officer (P&A) at the above address within 20 days of publication of the advertisement. With best regards, Bye. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Deputy Librarian Institute for Social and Economic Change Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Karnataka, India. URL: http://www.isec.ac.in/main.htm Email: prakash(a)isec.ac.in, prakash_k(a)yahoo.com Tel.: 080-23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 Fax: 080-23217008 Cell: 09448066788 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Modern TN State Library complex in Kotturpuram, Chennai
by sankaran arumugam 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Dear All, Foundation stone laid for Modern State Library complex in Chennai. Highlights: The eight-storied library to be constructed at a cost of Rs 120 crore will have a plinth area of 3,33,140 sq.ft. It will have a reading capacity for 1,200 persons and a stacking capacity of 11.5 lakh books. A conference hall with a capacity of 200 persons and a mini conference hall to accommodate 30 persons will be part of the library. The library complex will include an auditorium with a capacity of 1,280 persons and an amphitheatre with a plinth area of 42,630 sq.ft. The construction will be over by April 2010. For details, click link http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/17/stories/2008081752790100.htm Regards sankaran Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.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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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Award 2007
by sandeep bhavsar 18 Aug '08

18 Aug '08

Respected All Pleased to inform you that, Dr. Rajendra Kumbhar – Reader –Library & Information Science Dept.: University of Pune , has been honoured with Dr. S.R. Ranganathan award- 2007 for creating best literature in Marathi in the area of Library & Information Science. The felicitation Ceremony will be held on 20th August 2008 in Jaykar Library of University of Pune . Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Career in Library and Information science
by Charu Mathur 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I would like to invite your kind attention on an article titled ," Career in Library and Information science" published in Employment News 12-18 August,2008. The detail information about career in Library and Information Science, opportunities in LIS arena, options in LIS as Teaching, endless and lucrative alternatives in LIS world, is given in simple way. Dr. Anil Singh from NCERT is the pride author of this informative article. One can visit the following link to read this article— http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/career_details-career-in-library-and-infor… Regards, Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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largest lexicography work
by jasim s 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

The sanskrit dictionary project undertaken by deccan college of pune,India is claimed to be the largest one in the world.read on at http://www.hindu.com/2008/08/11/stories/2008081168232000.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Survey: It will take only 1 minutes to Complete
by Badan Barman 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Sir/Madam, The general objective of my study is to trace out the problem with existing managerial approaches to web resources in general and Library and Information Science resources in particular. In connection with this, I am conducting a survey of the user of various managerial approaches to web resources, and a questionnaire is designed for the purpose. The questionnaire so design to collect the necessary information from the user is at present distributes to you and I appreciate your help in the form of responding to my brief survey. This survey will take approximately 1 minute to complete. Here is a link to the survey: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f1BHKR6fx1N4Df1ydk_2bsua_2bB_2bhF13… http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=_2f1BHKR6fx1N4Df1ydk_2bsua_2bB_2bhF13… Thanking you in anticipation. (Sri Badan Barman) Research Scholar Dept of Lib & Inf Sc Gauhati University Guwahati -781014, Assam (India) Note: 1) Your participation in this survey is voluntary but will definitely helps us to trace the difficulties you are facing with the existing managerial approaches to web Resources in Library and Information Science. 2) I hope to report the results of this survey in a form of publication, where your contribution will also be duly acknowledge, by putting the information you provided at question no. 7. If you don't want to include your details in the report please Email us at lislinks(a)gmail.com. 3) The information provided by you will only be used for deriving inferences and arriving at conclusion only. 4) If you do not wish to participate in this survey and would prefer not to be contacted again regarding this survey, please indicate so by Email to lislinks(a)gmail.com with the subject "I Don't want to respond to any query". 5) If you need any additional information about this survey, please do Email us at lislinks(a)gmail.com. We hope to respond to you query within 48 hours. 6) If you have questions or concerns regarding your rights as a research participant or in the process of research review contact: Sri. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, School of Library and Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam (India). Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971. Fax: 0361- 2235398. Email: lislinks(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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Hanoi Statement on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society
by Puna Das 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Hanoi Statement on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society 14 March 2008 The participants of the First Regional Conference for the Asia Pacific on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society have convened and agreed on a set of priorities for the region. Regarding Theme One of the Conference, which focuses on universal access to information: First, we urge all countries in the region to continue working on closing the digital divide, as it is critical that the benefits of the information revolution be equally shared amongst all citizens in every country. Second, we recognize the importance of promoting media and information literacy to all citizens, so that each individual would be equipped to access all relevant information sources available. Third, we believe that multi-lingualism in the new media must be promoted, so that all people would be able to reap the benefits of the information society. Fourth, we urge that ethical dimensions of the information society should be integrated in the formal and non-formal education curricula across the region. Fifth, a multi-stakeholder approach to ICT for development targeting the needs of communities should be promoted. Sixth, we promote the expansion of the public domain in quality and quantity. We urge striking a balance between intellectual property rights and the rights of users to access information from the public domain, particularly information generated from the public sector. Regarding Theme Two of the conference, which focuses on the freedom of expression: First, we acknowledge the sovereignty of individual nation states and also emphasize their commitments to international conventions and treaties in promoting an inclusive knowledge society. Second, we encourage all States in the region to promote the freedom of expression and of information, given that such a freedom has a value in its own right, and also gives effect to other rights, such as access to education, the promotion of human dignity, freedom of religion etc. Third, we propose that countries in the region explore developing alternative communication models such as independent models and community-based model that complement existing channels, serving to promote greater freedom and information exchange. Fourth, we encourage further research and international collaboration into the area of freedom of expression and how countries could work together to promote a greater exchange of information and ideas. Regarding Theme Three of the conference, which focuses on privacy and personal protection: First, we recognize that there are differing conceptions of privacy across the different nation states and cultures of the region. We also recognize that the protection of an individual’s privacy and security represents a universally desired value. Second, we believe that all stakeholders should be educated and sensitized to appreciate and take responsibility for issues related to privacy and data protection. Third, we urge nation states to enact appropriate legislation to protect personal data and privacy, within the context of each country’s domestic environment and in line with international law. Fourth, we support global efforts to counter cybercrimes, such as child pornography, spam, online scams and other deviant behavior. ________________________ First Regional Conference for the Asia and Pacific Region on the Ethical Dimensions of the Information Society, 12-14 March 2008, Hanoi , Vietnam . Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26324&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Years BLISc & Two Years MLISc Programme
by Badan Barman 17 Aug '08

17 Aug '08

Dear LIS Professional, Peoples in general are not aware about Library and Information Science; due to its special programme of its own. It has 1 one year BLISc degree programme in comparison to other subjects' 3 years degree programme, it has 1 year MLISc programme in comparison to others subjects 2 years Master Degree Programme. I am being appointed as a Academic Consultant in School of Library and Information Science at Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Guwahati (Assam) trying hard to promote the subject of Library and Information Science in the rank of other subjects by equating the programmes. But to justify my points in front of the university authority, I am in need of a strong support from the academicians of Library and Information Science that are distributed all over India. As such I have post this massage. Before producing my own justification, I want to hear from all of you, regarding pitfall and advantages of introducing the following programme. 1. The three Years BLISc programme will be an integrated modular programme in semester system. It will comprise of 24 papers including practical work. The learners, who will successfully complete the first two semesters (1 year), will be awarded Certificate in Library and Information Science (CLIS). The learners, who will complete the first three semesters (1 and half year), will be awarded the Diploma in Library and Information Science and after successfully completion of four semesters (two years), the learner will be awarded the Advanced Diploma in Library and Information Science. Finally, the learners who will successfully complete all the six semesters (three years) will be awarded Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLISc) degree. 2. The Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) will be a two years programme consisting of four semesters, just like other subject. I am sure being a LIS professional; you have many things to say about this. Please post your comments over LIS Links: http://lislinks.ning.com/. Posting in the online groups is avoided, as in such cases there is a huge scope to distribute your valuable comments widely, to arrive at any conclusion. Thanking You and Waiting for Your Valuable Comments. -- Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(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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