January 2009 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Vaccancy for the post of STO-1(LS)
by saroj panda 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

INFLIBNET Centre is an autonomous body of the University Grants Commission with its head-quarters at Ahmedabad invites applications from Indian Nationals belonging to OBC category (non-creamy layer for all India employment) candidates only for the post of Scientific/Technical Officer-I (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 B.Lib./B.L.I.Sc. with eight years post qualification experience in a regular position. The degree must be from a recognized university only. *Upper Age Limit:* 30 years plus 3 years age relaxation applicable to OBC category. *Pay Band & Grade Pay: * Rs.9,300-34,800 (PB-2) plus Rs.4,200/- (Grade Pay) (At present Gross Rs.24,010/- per month at the minimum of the scale). Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/advt.01-2009.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/advt.01-2009.pdf%20> <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/advt.01-2009.pdf> -- Regards, Saroj kumar Project Assistant(LS) INFLIBNET Centre Near Gujrat University campus Navarangpur, Ahmedabad-380009 Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of "ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN"
by mahammad rafi havaragi 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

Dear Friends, This is to inform you all that NMKRV College for Women requires "Assistant Librarian" for its Degree college Library Consolidated Salary: Rs. 5,000/- per month. below 30 years and holding First Class in B.Lib.I.Sc.or D L I Sc may apply. Experiance: 1 to 2 years Apply Within 8 days. Send your Resume to : havaragimm(a)yahoo.co.in or mamya.mh(a)gmail.com For more detail, please contact Librarian. Mahammad Rafi. M. H. Librarian. NMKRV College for Women 3rd block Jayanagar. Bangalore-11 Mobile:- 9740069587 --------------------------------- Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Links: Latest Happenings & Contemporary Issues in LIS
by Badan Barman 05 Jan '09

05 Jan '09

Latest Happenings & Contemporary Issues in LIS<http://lislatest.blogspot.com/> Who The Hell Writes Wikipedia, Anyway?<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lislatest/~3/ClbFy5riv1U/who-hell-writes-wik…> Posted: 04 Jan 2009 12:47 AM PST The bulk of Wikipedia is written by 1400 obsessed freaks who do little else but contribute to the site, says a post racing up the Hacker News charts . The post pulls this number from an essay Aaron Swartz wrote more than two years ago, based on some comments by Jimmy Wales. Read out the full story from the following link http://www.alleyinsider.com/2009/1/who-the-hell-writes-wikipedia-anyway <https://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/DDktLy1gjsRLGAGU0zIVPOLoezQ/a> 73.4 Percent of All Wikipedia Edits Are Made By Roughly 1,400 People<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lislatest/~3/zYx0zwVPYno/734-percent-of-all-…> Posted: 04 Jan 2009 12:45 AM PST Most college professors discourage students from using Wikipedia as a reliable source of information, and if you've ever wondered why, here is the reason: Read out the full story from the following link http://www.collegeotr.com/college_otr/734_percent_of_ all_wikipedia_edits_are_made_by_roughly_1400_people_17499 <https://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/KtMPKP7VlAH2ZFhk-TsfQnZ5TrQ/a> Google tells users to drop IE6<http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/lislatest/~3/63MCCY7pPDE/google-tells-users-…> Posted: 04 Jan 2009 12:39 AM PST Chicago (IL) - Taking a page out of Apple's book, Google is now urging Gmail users to drop Internet Explorer 6 (IE6) in favor of Firefox or Chrome that, according to the company, run the popular web-based email service "twice as fast." Google also labels IE6 as an unsupported browser, meaning it fails to run some Gmail features. Read out the full article from the following link http://www.tgdaily.com/html_tmp/content-view-40785-140.html <https://feedads.googleadservices.com/~a/E1Lo4mLSfItNHkReNih44NcwiYw/a> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on “Funding Agencies for Research Projects and Designing Project Proposals”-A report
by BK Vishala 04 Jan '09

04 Jan '09

"Teachers, Librarians and Professionals at the tertiary level education have greater responsibility in making today's society an knowledge society by undertaking research which will produce not only real results but also realizable result. The media has a greater role to play in making the public aware of this activity by giving effective publicity for academic and research matters in headline" said Prof. Syed Akheel Ahmed, Vice-Chancellor, Yenepoya University, Managlore, during his inaugural address on a one-day Workshop on "Funding Agencies for Research Projects and Designing Project Proposals" on 19-12-2008 organized by the departments of Library and Research and Development Cell, St.Agnes College in association with Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association at St. Agnes College, Mangalore. He also added that the management must encourage the librarians, professionals and researchers in their venture, as it is a matter of advance of the present society towards developed society. Dr. M.S. Moodithaya, Director, Justice K.S. Hegde Institute of Management, Nitte, released the newsletter and proclaimed that knowledge entrepreneurship is of utmost important in order to gain real power to move forward. Dr. Vishala B.K., the Co-ordinator of the programme emphasized the need of the workshop and commended the response by the delegates participated from Dakshina Kannada, Kodagu and Udupi Districts. Dr. (Sr.) Marie Prem D'Souza A.C. Principal of St. Agnes College, presided over the function. Dr. M.K. Bhandi, Librarian of Mangalore University, in his valedictory address expressed the urgency of the librarian becoming torch-bearer in showing direction to the knowledge seekers for research. Dr. Manjunatha K., President DK&KLA welcomed the gathering and Dr. Purushothama Gowda, Vice-President, proposed vote of thanks. The workshop was followed by 4 technical sessions on various international, national and regional funding agencies which offer funds to pursue major and minor research and also to develop to designs of project proposals in science and social science by the eminent resource persons - Dr. Krishna Kothai –Director, Rural Development Centre, Manipal University, Manipal, Dr. Kaiser Nikham-Reader,Department of Library and Information Science, Manasagangothri, University of Mysore., Prof. P.L. Dharma.-Dept.of Political Science, Mangalagangothri,Konaje, and Prof. B.K. Sarojini-Dept.of Chemistry P.A.College of Engineering Nadupadavu, Mangalore. *Dr. Vishala B.K.* *Workshop Coordinator* *Coordinator of Research and Development Cell* *Senior Librarian* *St.Agnes** **College**,* *Mangalore-575002* *Email:bk.vishala@gmail.com <Email%3Abk.vishala(a)gmail.com>* *09448824505* * * * * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mozilla chief John Lilly is fired up about making a better Web browser (Ramakant Navghare)
by रमाकांत नवघरे 04 Jan '09

04 Jan '09

To, Respected All, Chief executive of Mozilla Corp., maker of the Firefox Web browser, which broke Microsoft Corp.'s hold on the market so that it couldn't dominate the Internet the way it does computer operating systems. About 95% of Web surfers used Microsoft's Internet Explorer in 2004; now 20% use Firefox, and other companies are offering browsers that are smarter and faster than ever before. But don't call it a browser war. "We all want the Web to be good. I am glad for the innovation and all the big brands working on it." With 200 employees and a $50-million budget, Mozilla is the for-profit subsidiary of the nonprofit Mozilla Foundation. Firefox is "open source," meaning users everywhere are encouraged to improve it. Its success depends largely on thousands of devoted volunteers -- 40% of the code is written by people who don't clock in. *Lilly said, Why you should care about your browser : *Its speed, security and other capabilities can improve your Internet experience. "I spend more time in my browser than I do in my car. You should spend at least as much time choosing which browser you use as which car you drive. It's your lens onto the Web. Just like the lenses in your glasses, it affects the way the Web looks to you. As we see more and more of the world through the Web, the characteristics of the lens matter more than ever." *"If people participate in the construction of the Web, it will be better and more robust," says Mozilla CEO John Lilly.* -- Thanks and Regards, Ramakant Amar Navghare Library Assistant Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : ramakant.navghare(a)gmail.com Mob : 9324564183 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Comments on Open Knowledge Society
by Sukhdev Singh 04 Jan '09

04 Jan '09

Dear Friends, Wish you all a very Happy New Year. Last year, you may remember, I informed you all about formation of a society - Open Knowledge Society - and its registration under Travancore-Cochin Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Act of 1955. This year, let us all resolve to work more vigorously to adopt and promote the philosophy of Open Access. The philosophy of Open Access in my own personal opinion is nothing else but an extension of philosophy behind "BOOKS ARE FOR USE". In this context, I am seeking your comments and guidance on Open Knowledge Society. Please read more about it at http://oksociety.org or http://oksociety.in Happy and Open Access New Year. --Sukhdev Singh, 09868960074, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on "Digital Preservation and Access to Indian Cultural Heritage with special reference to IGNCA Cultural Knowledge Resources" during 31st January and 1st February, 2009
by Dr. Ramesh Gaur 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Dr.Ramesh C.Gaur Librarian & Head (KN) Tele: 23385442 F.No. KN/RL/Admn.1(33)/2009 Dated: 3rd January, 2009 Dear Colleagues, I am pleased to inform you that Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) - a premier Academic and Research Institute in the field of Art and Culture is organizing a two days Seminar on "Digital Preservation and Access to Indian Cultural Heritage with special reference to IGNCA Cultural Knowledge Resources" during 31st January and 1st February, 2009 (Saturday and Sunday). During the Seminar following topics will be discussed:- (i) In-house Digitization & Digital Library Initiatives at IGNCA. (ii) Development of Digital Repository/Digital Archive. (iii) Electronic Gateways to Indian Cultural Heritage Resources. (iv) Open access to IGNCA Cultural Knowledge Resources. (v) Digital Preservation Challenges. (vi) Metadata Standards. (vii) Discussion on National Electronic Manuscript Library. (viii) Copyright issues concerning Tangible and Intangible Cultural Resources. (ix) Panel discussion on Digital Preservation and Access to Indian Cultural Heritage with Special reference to IGNCA Cultural Knowledge Resources. The Experts in the field of digitization digital preservation, digital archiving and digital libraries from all over India have been invited to speak on above topics. Some of the Eminent Speakers are as given below:- (i) Dr. Jadgish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET, Ahamdabad (ii) Dr. H.K.Kaul, Director, DELNET (iii) Dr. R.K.Chaddha, Joint Secretary, Parliament of India, New Delhi (iv) Dr. A.L.Moorthy, Director, DESIDOC (v) Prof. G.C.Tripathi, Professor, IGNCA, New Delhi. (vi) Dr. Usha Munishi, Librarian, I.I.P.A (vii) Mr. N.V.Satyanarayan, Bangalore. (viii) Dr. ARD Prasad, Associate Professor, DRTC, Bangalore. (ix) Dr. Ramesh C.Gaur, Librarian & Head (KN), IGNCA, New Delhi (x) Shri P.Jha, Director, CIL, IGNCA, New Delhi (xi) Mr. Aditya Jha, BHU, Varanasi. (xii) Mr. Dalal, Advocate (xiii) Dr. Uma Kanjilal, IGNOU (xiv) Dr. Kalpana Dasgupta, Former Director, CSL, New Delhi (xv) Shri Sukumar Das, Publisher (xvi) Dr. S. Majumdar, Librarian Delhi University. (xvii) Dr. Devika, DRTC, Bangalore (xviii) Some more Speakers from IT Industry (xix) Demonstration of International Digital Archiving Systems. The some of the objectives of the Seminar are as given below:- a. On the basis of above discussions preparation of a comprehensive plan for Development of Digital Archive. b. To draft a proposal for National Electronic Manuscripts Library c. To draft a proposal for Digital Preservation Policy. d. To explore the possibilities of creation of Electronic Information Gateway. e. To discuss Open Access vis-a-vis restricted access. Participation to the Seminar is open to all Library & Information Professionals in India, however, preference will be given to the Libraries who are engaged in such issues and Libraries dealing with Art and Humanity as a subject. The participation will be on first come first basis. The last date for receiving of registration form is 24th January, 2009. There will be no travel support available for the participants. However, we may help them in getting some Guest House accommodation, if request is received well in advance. The detailed programme will be sent soon. All presentations are invited presentations only, however we may consider few presentations based on case studies dealing with digital archiving/Digital Repository/Open Access etc. All Heads of Libraries may depute their staff or Interested Professionals may send their names to the undersigned or to Dr. O.N.Chaubey, through e-mail, fax or by post in a prescribed registration form as given below:- __________________________________________________________________________ INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE ARTS First Name: .. ........... ...................... LastName: ..................................... Title/Designation:.................. Sex:....... Type of Organization:............................... Mailing Address:.................................. City: ........................ Postal Code: ................................... State:........................Country:............. Telephone: (O) .................... (Res) .......................... Mobile:...................... Fax: .......................... Website:........................................ E-Mails.................................. Date:............................ Signature of Participant ______________________________________________________________________________________ Please mail the completed Registration Forms to: Dr. Ramesh C.Gaur, Librarian & Head (Kala Nidhi Division) Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) (An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Culture, Government of India). No. 5, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110 001 Ph. No. 23385442 Fax No. 23385884 Mobil No. 9810487158 E-mail: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in or Dr. O.N.Chaubey Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) (An Autonomous Body under Ministry of Culture, Government of India). No. 5, Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi - 110 001 Ph. No. 23385442 Fax No. 23385884 Mobil No. 9868103286 E-mail: onchaubey(a)gmail.com; onchaubey(a)yahoo.com With best regards, Yours sincerely, (Ramesh C.Gaur) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Clarification on the New UGC Scale
by Aloor Thomas Francis 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Dear Professionals, I have a doubt whether the Asst. Librarians in-service are eligible to get a service weightage of two years on acquiring PhD after 2006 while moving to Senior Scale or Dy. Librarian. With regards, A.T. FRANCIS HEAD, LIBRARY COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE KERALA AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY THRISSUR - 680 656, INDIA francisaloor(a)yahoo.com francisaloor@gmailcom 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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National Seminar On Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS) on 16th - 17th January, 2009.
by krishna nand singh 03 Jan '09

03 Jan '09

Dear All, Department of Library & Information Science, BHU & Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi are jointly going to organise *National Seminar On Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS)* on 16th - 17th January, 2009. *About Seminar:* The rising cost of technology has compelled the libraries to use Open Source Software (OSS) for library automation, digital library and so on. OSSs are developed in public domain by the technology experts for the libraries. The professional community implements the software solutions and renders feedback to developers, which is a real time testing of software. The OSS products are provided with source code for implementation level customization and future development of software. These solutions are often free for use and could be redistributed. Today, there are OSSs available for different library activities which are better than the commercial solutions using cutting age technology. These solutions range from Operating System to specialized institutional repositories. This has made the library services more cost effective and least dependent on commercial software and vendors. However, there is a concern of the professionals over stability of software implementation and continuing support to these OSSs. There is an equal and opposite concern from the end of developers also towards having a sustainable funding for running the software development projects. Whatever the concerns may be, the increased use of open source software among the library community is very encouraging for open source solution developers. The Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi proposes to conduct two days National Convention on Open Source Library Solutions (OSLS), 16th – 17th January, 2009. The proposed seminar would provide a common platform for library professionals to share their experience. Research papers, demonstration and case-studies are invited for presentation and discussion during the convention in following areas: Implementation of OSS in:- Library automation, Digital repositories, Digital preservation, Consortium planning, Community education, Office management, Content development, Event management, E-publishing, Knowledge management, E-governance, Community networks. *Target Participants:* Practicing Librarians and Information Scientists, Faculty Members, Researchers, Students, Information System Personnel, Managers, etc. *Call for Papers:* Full texts paper(s) in English (in A4 size, double space, not more than 10 pages) should be sent to the *Organising Secretary, Deptt. of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005*. adityatripathi(a)hotmail.com aditya(a)bhu.ac.in Last date for submission of full texts of paper(s) is 20.12.2009. *Registration:* Rs. 500/- per participant. The DD / Cash payable in favour of *"National Seminar on Open Source Library Solutions"*, payable at Varanasi. The Registration Fee includes -Conference Kit & Working Lunch / Tea. *Accommodation:* Limited accommodation is available on payment basis on first come first basis. For further enquiry please contact: Coordinator Prof. H. N. PRASAD Head, Deptt. of Library and Information Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005 Tel: +91 542 6701028 (Off.) +91 9415336709 (Mob.) E-mail: hnprasad.bhu(a)gmail.com Organising Secretary Dr. ADITYA TRIPATHI Lecturer, Deptt. of Library and Information Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi- 221 005 Tel: +91 542 6701027 (Off.) +91 9450710628 (Mob.) E-mail: adityatripathi(a)hotmail.com; aditya(a)bhu.ac.in *Registration Form:* Registration form can be downloaded from the Department's website http://www.bhu.ac.in/lis.html or directly from the URL http://www.bhu.ac.in/dlis/osls.pdf -- KRISHNA NAND SINGH MLIS(BHU) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sixth PRC recommendatios _HRD Letter to UGC
by Pandurang Konnur 02 Jan '09

02 Jan '09

Dear Proessional Colleagues, IALA WISHES YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY AND PROSPROUS NEW YEAR - 2009 I am vry hapyto inform you all that Ministry of HRD has given a good New year gift to the Academic community. On 31st of Disember the HRD Minitry has issued its order to the UGC for implementation of PRC Recommentions. Some of you might have already read the same. Howeer I have located the fultext of the order on the IALA website. You may visit the same from the followin link: http://iala.org.in/subfiles/pay.pdf You mayrecall that the IALA has submitted its memorandum to the ministry of HRD to setright the anomolies in the UGC PRC recommedations. We are verymuch thakfulto the MHRD for having addressed some of our griviences. However, still some moreneed to be adressed. IALA is preparing another memoradum ve oon and sent to MHRD and UGC. A deligation of IALA ll be vsiting Delhi to discuss with HRD ministry and UGC Chairman during the last week of January 09. Further, the HRD letter regding Age of Retirement states that, "Where as the enhancement of the age of Superannuation for teachers engaged in class room teaching is intended to attract eligible persons to acareer in teaching and to meet the shortage of teachers by retaining teachers in service for a longer period, and whereas there is no shortage in the catagories of Librarians and Directors of Physical Education, the increase in the age of retirement from the present 62 years shall not be available to the catagories of Librarians and Directors of Physical Education." Friends, given to my understanding there are atleast 60% of the University Library posts specially University Librarian positions are vacant in the entire country. We have seen several Universities advertising two to three times for want of suitable candidates. One best example is that Bangalore University could not recruit its Librarian post for 17 years. Though it had advertised for three to four times. Hence there may be similar examples all over the country. I request all of you to kindly send me the relevent documents like advertisements etc., to putforth our arguement for enhancement of the age of Superannuation of Library professionals to Sixty five as in the case of Teachers. I also request all of you to kindly give your feedback on the HRD orders immediately to us. So that, we can sumit our memorandum to the appropriate bodies in time. Thanks, - Dr.P.V.Konnur Presidet, Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) 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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