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Single portal for university libraries
by raghupawar＠gmail.com 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Single portal for university libraries Bangalore: Students and faculty members of all state universities canaccesses text books, e-journals and reference manuals of the Bangalore University library by visiting the university portal sitting in their own libraries. The Bangalore University is planning to set up a "single portal" for its library and the proposal had already been approved in the recent Inter-University Board (IUB) meeting which was held at Belgaum. AS Srikanth, secretary of the department of higher education, said, "The proposal was approved by the IUB. I think they will start the project soon." The university had come up with the idea because it is difficult for all the colleges to subscribe to or buy international journals and reference books, added Srikanth. To plan the project the university is organising a meeting with the Vice-Chancellors of all state universities."We will have a Vice-Chancellors' conference within the next 15 days to discuss the issue," said Dr N Prabhu Dev Vice-Chancellor, Bangalore University. The university will also set up a task force to implement the project without any delay. "In the first phase we are planning to digitalise the library,"he added. SOURCE: DNA - 10 July 2009 Best Regards, Raghavendra R Jubilnat Biosys Ltd Bangalore - 92 raghupawar(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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Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by kanwaljit kaur Dhindsa 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

This is a great effort which is required for coming professionals & also for already in profession peoples to start the Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) for them. For the curriculam,please choose not some professionals, but you need an advice from all working in the field of open sources or you may also need the some professionals from computer sc. deptt. also, please check & contact for such institutes wich are using open sources in practice as well to contact some consultants of open sources... Yes, to work effectivelly with open sources, we also need some other s/w like MS-SQL(Free from Microsoft), MYSQL etc.we also check for all the s/w required before installation of library softwares like perl modules for KOHA etc., some other standards are also required for such purpose like....DUBLIN core, MARK etc. with traditional AACR2 etc's knowledge. Some hardware practical knowledge alongwith Networking setup is also required. Specifications to set up a server , take a backup etc. are also required. Like IISER, Mohali is using LINUX operating systems in their labs, you can contact the respective person who is handling all these things. Yes, of course we also need to train our professionals in installation & troubleshooting in open access softwares also. We need to start from zero like from the type of file formats etc. to thesuccessful implementation of such softwares. For example: For Koha: you can contact DELNET,New Delhi or check some other consultants from koha.org If you think regarding the time & money of your students, than it's better to start these courses in parts like: One for basic knowledge, another for operating systems & then another for specific s/ws like one for KOHA & one for Greenstone etc. I can help you in case of KOHA, WAMP,JOOMLA etc. Best of Luck Kanwal Dhindsa -- *********************************************** Mrs.Kanwaljit Kaur Dhindsa Librarian Central Library http://www.gnelibrary.co.cc/ Guru Nanak Dev Engg. College Ludhiana (Pb) India http://librarianshiptechnically.blogspot.com/ http://www.indialibrarian-intl.blogspot.com/ http://groups.google.com/group/plosc ----------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Badan Barman 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Respected forum members, Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can help me in this regard. The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to contact me immediately. *Library Management Software Packages* *(Evergreen, Koha and **NewGenLib)* *Installation of Evergreen:* *Customization of Evergreen:* *Use of Evergreen:* * * *Installation of Koha:* *Customization of Koha:* *Use of Koha:* *Installation of NewGenLib:* *Customization of NewGenLib:* *Use of NewGenLib:* *Digital **Library Software Packages* *(Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)* *Installation of Dspace:* *Customization of Dspace:* *Use of Dspace:* * * *Installation of GSDL:* *Customization of GSDL:* *Use of GSDL:* * * *Installation of EPrints:* *Customization of EPrints:* *Use of EPrints:* * * * * *Content Management System* *(MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal)* * * *Installation of MediaWiki:* *Customization of MediaWiki:* *Use of MediaWiki:* * * * * *Installation of Joomla:* *Customization of Joomla:* *Use of Joomla:* * * * * *Installation of Drupal:* *Customization of Drupal:* *Use of Drupal:* * * * * *Learning Management System* *(Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)* *Installation of Moodle:* *Customization of Moodle:* *Use of Moodle:* * * * * *Installation of ATutor:* *Customization of ATutor:* *Use of ATutor:* * * *Installation of Claroline:* *Customization of Claroline:* *Use of Claroline:* Thanking you 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Badan Barman 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Sir,You are very right that the librarians will use only a particular software package from each category. But they need to be trained at lest two or three from each category.. It will gives you two way benefit. a) Firstly, the implementer can choose or they have choices to choose at least from two or three. b) If the growth and development of a particular software stops (in case of OSS it is very frequent) they can shift over to others.. We have a plan to change our syllabus in every three years.. we have to cope with the subjects not to be tried to escape from it.. This course will be both for librarians and teachers of LIS. Lastly, I am always inspiring from your comments.. it gives a new wing to my thought.. thanks a lot. Thanking you 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 On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com>wrote: > helo > > i wnt to express my doubts abt this course. do u wnt to make librarians or > teachers? if it is teacher he may be interested to know many software, so > tht he can teach. but a librarian applies only one software for automation > or one software for digital library and so on. the use of such software can > be learnt in 2 weeks. then wht the librarians will do by learning use of > many softwares. these softwares do get updated, and without using is it > possible to keep track of updates? > newer and newer sofwares are coming at fast rate? hw long u will update ur > syllabus. there are problems with OSS too. In India we donot hav usergroups > to sort out the problems,. we have seen till today professional frnds do not > know wht is CDS/ISIS, and they think it is Library management software? many > schools teach the same till now. we need to replace the CDS/ISIS with one of > the best OSS and make the student a master so tht he can use it and also > keep track of the developments. > > i think tht this program is not advisable, ad i am surprised with the idea. > there are many library professionals at every corner of this country, who > can teach KOHA, D Space, Green stone etc. butmake the program much more > useful and let the students do not get taken for a ride. > all the best for the [proposed program > with best wishes > > Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, > UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, > Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) > President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) > +91-9246547599 (Mobile) > e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com *OR* naglaxman(a)gmail.com > > > > --- On *Fri, 10/7/09, V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > > > From: V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open > Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) > To: "Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> > Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 11:07 AM > > > Dear Shri Badan Barman, > There are LIS professionals like Dr ARD Prasad from DRTC and NCSI, IISc, > Bangalore faculties will guide you on OSS. Dr Shalini Urs from Mysore > University, Shri Shashi Nath from DMRL (DRDO) are also experts in this > field. You may directly contact them. > > But I am wondering how the course will be conducted without any faculties > having knowledge in this field since you are also new to the filed. I do not > think so every time the experts will be called for conducting the classes. > As of my knowledge both NCSI and DRTC are teaching these same syllabus in > their courses. > > More inputs may expects from the professionals. > > Regards, > > V Senthil > > On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=badanbarman@gmail.com> > > wrote: > >> Respected forum members, >> >> Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post >> Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library >> (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be >> the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject >> so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help >> me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I >> should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can >> help me in this regard. >> >> The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I >> request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to >> contact me immediately. >> >> >> >> *Library Management Software Packages* >> >> *(Evergreen, Koha and **NewGenLib)* >> >> >> >> *Installation of Evergreen:* >> >> *Customization of Evergreen:* >> >> *Use of Evergreen:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Koha:* >> >> *Customization of Koha:* >> >> *Use of Koha:* >> >> >> >> *Installation of NewGenLib:* >> >> *Customization of NewGenLib:* >> >> *Use of NewGenLib:* >> >> >> >> >> >> *Digital **Library Software Packages* >> >> *(Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)* >> >> *Installation of Dspace:* >> >> *Customization of Dspace:* >> >> *Use of Dspace:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of GSDL:* >> >> *Customization of GSDL:* >> >> *Use of GSDL:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of EPrints:* >> >> *Customization of EPrints:* >> >> *Use of EPrints:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Content Management System* >> >> *(MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal)* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of MediaWiki:* >> >> *Customization of MediaWiki:* >> >> *Use of MediaWiki:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Joomla:* >> >> *Customization of Joomla:* >> >> *Use of Joomla:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Drupal:* >> >> *Customization of Drupal:* >> >> *Use of Drupal:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Learning Management System* >> >> *(Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)* >> >> *Installation of Moodle:* >> >> *Customization of Moodle:* >> >> *Use of Moodle:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of ATutor:* >> >> *Customization of ATutor:* >> >> *Use of ATutor:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Claroline:* >> >> *Customization of Claroline:* >> >> *Use of Claroline:* >> >> Thanking you >> 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 >> >> * > -- > V Senthil > Scientist > Head, Defence Science Library > DESIDOC, DRDO > Metcalfe House, Delhi - 54 > mail: senthildrdo(a)gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=senthildrdo@gmail.com>, > senthil(a)desidoc.drdo.in <http://mc/compose?to=senthil@desidoc.drdo.in> > Ph: 011-23902504 > * > * > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and is > believed to be clean* > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new society
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

dear friends earlier I have requested to give name for a Society to be formed for the cause of library profession. many professionals did send the names. thanks to them we hav got one of the suggestion is as follows. KNOWLEDGE CONNECT for empowerment please advise whether it is ok or not. luking forward for ur advise and suggestion. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(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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Fwd: On LIS Links: UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications required for the appointment and Career Advancement of Teachers in Universities and Institutions affiliated to it (3rd amendment), Regulations 2009.
by Badan Barman 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Respected forum members, Here is the new amendment regarding the validity of NET/SLET/PhD for appointment as lecturers in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. This will comes into force from the date of its publication in the Gazette of India. “NET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of lecturers in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. Provided, however, that candidate, who are or have been awarded PhD. degree in compliance of the “University Grant Commission (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D Degree), Regulation 2009, shall be exempt from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities / Colleges / Institutions.” Note: for details, please refer http://lislinks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ugc-regulations-on-minimum With regards, Badan Barman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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With Regards to LIS Professional
by kaushik parmar 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Dear All LIS Professional My self Kaushik Parmar I am Gujarat Vidyapith student passed MLISc in 2007 and than taken training at Indias most prestigious Institute DAIICT, Gandhinagar for 1.5 years, At present I am in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bellary, Karnataka just passed KV exam and interview and seleted as a Librarian in this Indias big organization under ministry of HRD. I want to know that to make school librariy automated what i shoud do with less expenses? also i want to prepare for UGC NET EXAM For that purpose how can i prepare for that? Thanks and Regards Kaushik Parmar Librarian (M.com, MLISc, GSLET) KV, Bellary Karnataka Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nominations are sought for UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication
by Puna Das 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Nominations are sought for UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication 09-07-2009 (Paris) UNESCO has launched a call for nominations for the 2009 UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication. Potential submitters are invited to propose nominations in consultation with the National Commissions for UNESCO or with relevant non-governmental organizations maintaining consultative relations with UNESCO. The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 October 2009. Established in 1985, the UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication aims to reward a pioneering activity which contributes to improving communication in rural communities, in particular in developing countries. Awarded on a biennial basis, it consists of a sum of US$ 20,000 and a diploma. The last recipient of the Prize was the Indian daily newspaper Malayala Manorama, which was selected for its imaginative communication campaign aimed at raising awareness among the people of Kerala on the importance of water conservation as a solution to the problem of droughts in the region. The Prize will be awarded for the eleventh time during the 27th session of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), which will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 24 to 26 March 2010. Nominations should include a description of the candidate's background and achievements, a summary of the work, publications and other supporting documents of major importance; a description of the candidate's contribution to the Prize's objectives; and recommendations from the National Commissions for UNESCO or the NGOs enjoying a consultative status with UNESCO. For further details on how to submit a nomination, please click here (PDF): http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/28926/12469548793Rural_prize_call_for_… Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=28941&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for research article
by sbmjce library 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Dear Professionals, KIndly provide me following research article & oblige Title : The Influence of rheological properties of mineral oil in the stick-slip phenomena. Author: Andrei Tudor Journal: Lubrication Science Vol.3, Issue No.4, March 2006, pages 203-221 With Warm Regards, H.N.Manjunath Librarian S B M Jain College of Engineering Jakkasandra Post Kanakapura Taluk Ramanagaram District PIN-562112 Get your new Email address! Grab the Email name you've always wanted before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE Training position in India
by Sushma Shekher 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Dear library professionals, There is challenging opening for librarians in IEEE India, Details are given below: *IEEE Client Services and University Partnership Program Manager for India* * * *Position located in India* * * *Job Functions* - Develop and implement programs and events that build customer relationships and drive IEEE usage and awareness for user communities, including librarians, engineers, researchers, students and faculty - Train librarians, end-users, regional sales staff and dealers in effective use of IEEE electronic information products through on-site visits, phone support, email support, and internet conferencing - Support initiatives and information needs of one or more IEEE Student Branches selected to participate in the University Partnership program.tobuild brand awareness and loyalty - Travel nationally as needed, for conferences, customer visits, training and awareness events. - Provide customer feedback on product content and functionality to be incorporated into the product development improvement process. - Plan events with IEEE staff - Support IEEE Membership marketing as needed - Participate in the creation of promotional and training materials for electronic information products, as needed - Prepare weekly call reports to document activity. * * *Knowledge*: - A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required, engineering degree and/or Masters in Library/Information Sciences strongly desirable. - Local language and English fluency required. - Ability to travel within territory with occasional trips to IEEE New Jersey in the US, as needed - Excellent writing skills, developing copy for customer communication - Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills - PC skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, WebEx - Demonstrated ability to work independently and plan effective travel itineraries. - In-depth understanding of the library market for high-end electronic subscription products. - Training experience desirable; comfort with electronic information products and ability to demonstrate products one-on-one or for large audiences, both in-person and online is critical - Understanding of the sales process. - Understanding of library technologies and methods. - Strong organizational skills; attention to detail *Problem Solving* - Clarify training requirements - customize training to the type of organization (corporate vs. academic, interested in a particular technical area, and to experience level of trainees). - Keep current in library trends and technologies to better solve customer problems and issues. - Create opportunities to reach out to all area customers, such as free online training, invitations to IEEE events, etc. - Keep current with IEEE student group and regional activities to better recommend ideas and events for IEEE Student branches participating in the University Partnership program. - Direct customer concerns or questions to correct IEEE business unit - Assist local dealers in creating successful customer trials. Offer online training, phone and email support. - Plan travel in order to reach key accounts in a cost-effective way, while completing other work. *Interpersonal Skills:* - Frequent contact and coordination with other groups will be critical to the success of this individual. ** - Ability to work collegially with members of various communities - customers, students, librarians, faculty, IEEE members and volunteers.** - Highly developed presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills are critical.** *Accountability for Results*: - Increase number of users of online products at local customer sites as measured by usage statistics - Number of customer visits and users trained as documented by trip reports - Number of University Partnership Program events planned and held during calendar year - Number of relationship-building contacts as documented by weekly reports - Feedback from customers and dealer representatives Please submit a resume and cover letter to Rachel Berrington – r.berrington(a)ieee.org regards Sushma Arora -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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