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

North East India's first e-learning portal launched
by Gautam Kumar Sarma 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Respected members, The first e-learning portal of the North East was launched by the Gauhati University in 13th November 2009 by the Vice-Chancellor of Gauhati University Prof OK Medhi at a function held at the BKB auditorium of the university. The portal has been developed by the faculty members of the Institute of Distance and Open Learning of the university. The portal has the facilities like online enrollment of students, independent discussion forum for every course, online interaction facility with faculty members, online study material etc. The web address of the portal is http://www.bodhidroom.idolgu.org/ Visit the news at http://www.assamtribune.com/scripts/details.asp?id=nov1409/at011 -- Gautam Kumar Sarma Library i/c Institute of Distance and Open Learning Gauhati Universit Assam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bhongir School Library Project (BSLP)
by prafulla tv 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Dear Friends, We are pleased to announce the launch of BHONGIR SCHOOL LIBRARY PROJECT (BSLP) today, on the occasion of Children’s Day and commencement of National Library Week. Goal: To offer library and information services to all recognized schools (78 in number) in Bhongir Mandal, Nalgonda District, Andhra Pradesh. Total number of students to be covered: 8000+ Medium of Instruction: English, Telugu & Urdu Start Date: November 14, 2009 End Date (for establishment of all libraries): November 13, 2010. Library services to continue indefinitely with proper systems of sustainability in place. Managed by: Student volunteers under the supervision of School Headmaster and a Teacher Incharge. Training: Will be provided by LIS professionals on simple methods of accessioning, cataloguing & classification, circulation, fund raising, etc. Sources of Funding: Donations from students and the general public. Metal Book Rack We are happy to inform you that Shri Ashok Linga, one of the leading metal furniture manufacturers based in Hyderabad, has agreed to provide metal book racks at a very reasonable price of Rs.3350 per rack plus Rs.150 for transport & handling charges. Each rack (5.5’ high, 32” wide, 12” depth) would have four glass covered shelves. It is proposed to purchase them in bulk to take advantage of the best price and save on transport costs from Hyderabad to Bhongir. As we are buying directly from the manufacturer, there are no dealer/seller costs. Shri Ashok Linga has immensely liked this project and assured us of his continued support. Please donate liberally for the purchase of book racks. Your contribution would be gratefully acknowledged through an inscription on the book rack such as: Presented to ____ School Library by Shri/Smt,/Ms. ________ . Donated to ____ School Library by Shri/Smt./Ms. ________ in memory of Late Shri/Smt./Ms. __________. Donated by Master/Miss _______ on the occasion of his 13th birthday. Donated by Mr. _______ and Mrs. _________ on the occasion of their 25th marriage anniversary. Purchase of Books We have contacted several leading publishers/booksellers for supply of books and they have agreed to provide books at a good discount rate ranging from 20-45%. Please contribute towards the purchase of books. A donation label containing details of the donor would be pasted inside every book donated. Donations received so far Today while I was drafting this email, I received a phone call from one of my schoolmate friends, Shri G. Sree Ramamurthy, Vice President, Health Safety, Environment and Fire, Reliance Industries Limited, Gadimoga, near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh. On being told about the BSLP, he wished this Project all success and assured a donation of Rs.10,000. We feel divine grace has already started flowing!! We are happy to announce that Shri YVSRS Sai, Editor and Publisher of Rachana, a reputed Telugu literary magazine, has promised to provide 100 copies (worth Rs.2000) of the book titled Edu Chepala Katha (The Story of Seven Fish) freely to BSLP. Also, Shri Dasari Venkataramana, one of the leading authors of children’s stories and a regular contributor to Chandamama (Children’s monthly), has provided his book Amma Manasu (Mother’s Heart), a collection of stories, at a 50% discount. Hundred copies of this title have already been procured for distribution to all the BSLP units. An anonymous husband-wife team has contributed Rs.3500 towards the purchase of a book rack on the occasion of their 25th marriage anniversary. Our Commitment We assure that every Rupee donated by you would be spent honestly and properly for the execution of BSLP. No TA or DA would be paid to any volunteer working for this project. All volunteers would work honorarily and without any selfish motives. Please send your contribution by DD or a cheque in favour of T.V. Prafulla Chandra payable at Secunderabad. Wherever possible, we will send original receipts of the purchases made to the donor. We appeal to all the LIS professionals and library lovers to extend their cooperation and support to BSLP. Let’s join hands to light these small lamps of knowledge in one of socio-economically poorer regions of Andhra Pradesh. Even if you are unable to extend any monetary help at this point of time, please drop a post card or email if you like this project and wish to be a part of it. Thank you in advance for all your help and consideration. Sincerely T.V. Prafulla Chandra Senior Editor, Dharma Vana Arboretum Flat G3, Phase 4 Saptagiri Apartments Padmarao Nagar Secunderabad 500 025 Mobile: 93962 51106 Phone Office 040 3911 4202 Residence 040 2750 5908 The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AALDI Conference-2010 : Call for papers
by visakhi bapaiah pulagam 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear Library & Information Professionals! You will be glad to know that AALDI (Association of Agricultural Librarians and Documentalists of India ) in association with IASRI ( Indian Agricultural Statistics Research Institute), New Delhi is going to organizing two days National conference on “Knowledge Management in the Globalized era “ (NCKMG) including Pre-conference tutorials on 9th & 10th February , 2010. The Tutorial will focus on MARC 21 &, WorldCat, Web 2.0/3.0 & Lib2.0 Who should Participate: Library & Information professionals, IT Professionals, Policy makers, Academicians, Students, Distance learner, e-Publishers and Other stake holders Call for Papers : Original Papers focusing on the theme /Subtheme of the Conference are invited for the presentation as well as for the Posters. Some of the topics are listed below: • e-Resources • Information Portals m& Gateways • Digital Content Management • Open Source Soft wares • Automation of Libraries • Library Networks & Consortia • Scientrometrics & Webometrics • Institutional Repositories & ETDs • Digital Content Management • Information Literacy Programmes • Knowledge & Skills in ICT • Web 2.0 /3.0 and Lib 2.0 • Semantic Web • Copy rights & IPR issues • E-learning & e-Publishing • International Standards, Format & Protocols • Information seeking behavior • Case Studies • Collection Development Policy Authors are requested to prepare full paper on research and practice but not exceeding 2500 words with an abstract of 250 words in MS Word format in A4 size with single column & single space and send to Organizing Secretary by e-mail aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com as an attachment within 31/12/2009. Kindly see the attached Conference Brochure Thanking You Dr ( Mrs) P. Visakhi Organizing Secretary, NCKM General Secretary, AALDI Chief Librarian, ICAR H.Q, Krishi Bhavan, New Delhi , Head, LIS, IASRI, New Delhi CCPI, e-Granth, NAIP, New Delhi e-mail ;visakhi(a)iasri.res.in aaldisecretary09(a)gmail.com Phone : 011-25846135 ( IASRI) 011-23389570 ( ICAR) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALUMNI MEET 2009 DLIS UNIVERSITY OF KERALA.
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear professionals Alumni Association of the Department of Library and Information Science (AADLIS) University of Kerala is organising its 6th AADLIS Meet on 21st November 2009 at Student,s centre, university of Kerala, PMG Junction. Dr.J. Prabhash Hon'ble Pro-Vice -Chancellor, University of Kerala will inaugurate the meet . Programme includes Facilitation to 68/69 and 69/70 batches of BLISc Retired professionals during the last year PhD awardees JRF winners MLISc Rank holders Distribution of AADLIS Welfare scholarships A seminar on "Web 2.0 technologies for LIS services" Thematic presentation : Dr.N.S.Harinarayana, Mysore University Culural programmes of Alumni members All Alumni membbers are invited to participate the programme. Thanking you Dr.A.Gopikuttan Head Dept of Library and Information Science University of Kerala Trivandrum From cricket scores to your friends. Try the Yahoo! India Homepage! http://in.yahoo.com/trynew -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Anamolies in recruitment of Librarians in First Grade Colleges
by Gangadhar KC 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear Professionals, Everywhere in the world Age, Experience and Qualification will be given top priority while selecting an employee. But in India, it is not so. After 10 years gap, in 1997, KPSC called for 65 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges where the Qualification mentioned was MLISc + One more Masters Degree and Clearance in NET exam (Although MLISc itself a Masters Degree). One person who passed MLISc, MA in Kannada and cleared NET exam in Kannada able to recruited as Librarian. This is the irony of the system, isn’t it? I questioned the same in KAT and at last succeeded to bring down the qualification requirement to MLISc and clearance in NET. In 2006, KPSC called for 73 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges where they fixed the required qualification was MLISc with clearance in NET or MPhil. They also stated that candidates can claim age relaxation up to 10 years, if they have served in an institution established under State or Central Govt. and selected the candidates as per that also. In 2008, again KPSC called for 167 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges with same qualification requirement and age relaxation details. But now they are denying to give interview considering the service rendered in the institutions as per their notification. Reason is funny, i.e.. the Dept. of Collegiate Education informed KPSC to apply DPAR-1977 rules for the selection of Librarian post as it falls in ‘C’ Grade, hence age relaxation can not be given for in-service candidates. But Lecturer and the Librarian are in same cadre (‘B’ Grade) as per the Karnataka Govt. Order No. ED 09 UEC 98, Bangalore Dated 27-06-1998. I would like to mention that there is no consistency in fixing qualification for the post of Librarian in the history of Collegiate Education! I would like to request the different Library Associations to approach the Higher Education Minister, Collegiate Education Minister to frame standard guidelines regarding qualification, age relaxation. Gangadhar K.C. Senior Librarian, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka,Bangalore-560 064. The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Many Congratulations for achieving 500 members mark
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear All, Many Congratulations for achieving 500 members mark LIS Leadership Forum (LISLF) is started functioning since April 2009. This forum is basically intended to develop and nurture leadership qualities in LIS professionals. It is achieving its aim through its blog writings and frequent mailing of information to all its members. In addition to this LISLF is updating its members with latest happenings of the profession to a larger extent. On 12th November 2009 our forum has crossed the 500 members mark. This mark is achieved with in the short span of time. We are very proud to mention that our forum members are not only from India, rest of the world also (US, UK, African Countries and other Asian Countries). As we have intended, our forum is decided to bring out its news letter. In this regard, we once again appeal all of you that kindly send content related to LIS leadership. And also we request you to share your experiences and expectations in our forum blog. Please send your contents and other queries to lislforum(a)gmail.com. Best Regards LIS Leadership Forum Team -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KALA Invites you to join the National Library Week celebrations
by Francis Jayakanth 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear All, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, cordially invites you to celebrate the National Library Week. We have planned the following programmes for the week. Request you to participate and make the programmes successful. PROGRAMME DETAILS: Date: 15.10.2009 Topic: 'Pustakagalu Mathanaduthave' Time: 11.00 A.M. Speaker: Prof. Lingadevaru Halemane, Rtd. Professor, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore Chairman: Prof. H.A. Khan, Retd. Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore Venue: J.S.S. College for Women, Saraswatipuram, Mysore _______________________________________________________________________ Date: 16.10.2009 Topic: 'Kannada Pustaka Prakatane-Udyama Neethi' Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Dr. S.G. Siddarammaiah, Former Chairman, Kannada Development Authority, Bangalore Chairman: Dr. M. Byregowda Writer, Publisher, and Lecturer. Christ College, Bangalore Venue: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Rajajinagar, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Date: 17.10.2009 Topic: Role of Libraries in Knowledge Societies Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Dr. N.K. Sridhar, Member-Secretary & Executive Director, Karnataka Knowledge commission, Bangalore Chairman: Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu, Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore Venue: BMS college of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Date: 18.10.2009 Topic: Education Resource Library: Concept in Practice: A Journey of DIET, Chamarajanagar Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Mr. Prakash Kamath, Development consultant, Bangalore Chairman: Mrs. Usha Mukunda, Teacher & Resource Person, Bangalore Venue: National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Date: 19.10.2009 Topic: Archiving of Digital Resources Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Dr. S. Venkadesan, Librarian, JRD TAta Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Chairman: Dr, Nethaji S. Ganesan, Principal, Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore Venue: Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Kumaraswamy lay-out, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Collaborators: Dept. of Public libraries, govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore S.D.M. Institute for Management Development, Mysore J.S.S. College for Women, Mysore Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of science, Bangalore Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore ____________________________________________________________ Thanking you, Ananda Byrappa General Secretary Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)

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National Seminar
by Bhomra Chatterji 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Library, Documentation & Information Sc. Division of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata & Dept. of Library & Information Sc., Mizoram University, Aizwal are going to organize a joint collaborative programme for a Three day National Seminar on “Quality Development in Library & Information Services” during February 24-26, 2010 at the campus of Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizwal. Details of the seminar : Venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizwal. Target Participants: This National Seminar is being organized with its focus towards LIS Professionals from the Northeast region only. Apart from LIS professionals, teachers, and researchers can also participate and share their experiences and suggestions on the seminar topic. Call for Papers: Organizing Committee encourages Paper presentation for participation during this National Seminar. Contributed Authors are requested to send their papers within 31st of January 2010 to: Mrs Bhomra Chatterji Indian Statistical Institute Library 203, B T Road, Kolkata-700 108 West Bengal, India. bhomrac(a)gmail.com Different facets of the main topic: 1. Library and Information Services-Best Practices, Value Added Services, Case Studies 2. Library Evaluation-Assessment and Effectiveness, Measurement of Customer Satisfaction 3. Capacity Building- Developing Professional Competency 4. Continual Improvement- Staff Development, Training to the Trainers 5. Management of LICs- Tools and Techniques 6. Change Management- Acceptability, Adoptability and Accountability 7. Quality Assurance- Certification and Accreditation Pedagogy of the Seminar: The Seminar will cover the Lectures and Panel discussions on the selected sub- Themes. Hospitality: Registered Participants from North-East Region of India only will be provided with Seminar kit, Local hospitality and their traveling cost towards venue and back through road only against the original receipt of their fare. Accommodation: Accommodation for outstation participants may be arranged if request is sent at least fifteen days before the Seminar with free of charges. Seminar Faculty: Invited Guest Lecturers, experts in different facets of the Topic have kindly consented to deliver lectures on their valuable knowledge & experiences in the themes. All Communications should Address: Mrs. Bhomra Chatterji Seminar Convener (ISI) 203, B T Road, Kolkata-700 108 West Bengal, India Ph. (033) 2575-2114 Mob:09831241921 E-mail: bhomrac(a)gmail.com Or Prof. Pravakar Rath Seminar Director (MZU) Dept. of Library and Information Science Mizoram University, Aizwal, India Ph. (0389) 2331607 Mob: 09436154563 E-mail: pravakarrath(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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Inventing the future of librarinship by David Lankes, Syracuse
by Shalini 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Hello Friends, As we approach the National Library Week, may be it is good to 'take a step back and observe it from a higher level and invent the future of libraries ' as David Lankes says. Please hear to this wonderful lecture <http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2009/ConversantsKeynote.mp3> http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2009/ConversantsKeynote.mp3 And read the presentation at : http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/RealSweden.pdf Happy listening and reading! Cheers! Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Chief Librarian in Reserve Bank of India
by Mailing List Admin 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:25:04 +0530 From: Mitesh Pandya <miteshpandya21(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings for the day !!! Applications are invited for the post of chief librarian grade D(UR). No. of Post: 1 http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=2074 Sincere regards Mitesh Pandya SOUL Technical Assistant, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad.

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