August 2010 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Refresher Course in LIS
by chandrashekara m 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

The Refresher course in Library and Information Science will be conducted soon by the UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Mysore in collaboration with Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore. The aspirants may kindly send their application form to the Director, Academic Staff College, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006. For further enquiry one may contact the Director’s Office (Ph: +91-0821-2419319, 2419314. Fax: +91-0821-2516120) during office hours. The prescribed application form may be downloaded from http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/assets/Uploads/Application02.pdf M.Chandrashekara M.B.A., M.L.I.Sc., P.G.D.L.A.N., P.G.D.H.R.M., Ph.D(LIS) Associate Professor Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore - 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419398 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Congratulations Dr. V S Mugadec
by Shivraj Thorat 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Pune Muncipal Corporation, Pune has declared honour of "Aadarsha Granthapal" to Dr. V. S. Mugade Sir Librarian & Head at Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University Yashwantarao Mohite College, Pune He will be felicitated on 15th August 2010 Congratulations Sir -- Regards Mr. Shivraj Thorat Librarian BVDU, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune-38 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Workshop on KOHA at BI
by Mailing List Admin 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Date: Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:24:07 +0530 From: "Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty, Bose Inst." <akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in> Dear LIS Professionals, It is a great pleasure to invite you all for the Workshop on Library Automation Using KOHA : Open Source Software and DSpace Digital Library Software ---- 29th September 1st October, 2010 at BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA. It is also observed that some of the Indian libraries are willing to automate the library operations but due to fund crunches not able to do so. KOHA can be the solution for such libraries. KOHA is the first open-source Integrated Library System. KOHA includes modules for circulation, cataloging, acquisitions, serials, patron management, branch relationships, and many more features. Koha is built using international library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems and technologies, while supporting existing work-flows and tools. The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to library professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will enable them to initiate digital library projects and automate the libraries on their own by using open source software. The focus will be given on (1). Koha : open source software and (2). DSpace : overview and functioning which are freely available on Internet and can be customized according to end user's requirements. Topics to be covered in the Workshop KOHA · KOHA Introduction & Features Overview · Installation of KOHA on Windows or Linux operating system · Introduction to Windows or Linux Operating System · Customization and configuration of KOHA software · Demonstration of all modules like o Acquisitions o Cataloguing o Serial Control o Circulation & OPAC o Introduction to MARC-21 o Multilingual Support in KOHA o MARC Records, o Import feature in KOHA etc. DSpace · Digital Libraries: Overview · Overview of D-Space · DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors · DSpace Administration · DSpace workflow This workshop is exclusively designed to provide hands-on-experience to the Librarians and Information professionals in developing a digital library using DSpace software and library automation using KOHA. BI Library is using both D-space and KOHA, live demonstration of software usability in BI library will also be covered. The workshop comprises of lectures, demonstration and hands on training using these software in detail. Resource Persons · Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Faculty, Burdwan University, Burdwan, psm_bu(a)india.com · Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Librarian, Bose Institute, Kolkata, akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in Target Participants Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Number of participants is limited to 30 only (only few students will be accommodated). The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. who have basic knowledge of handling computers and databases. Workshop Fee The registration fee for the workshop includes workshop kit (software installable, Operating System Training Material), breakfast, tea, lunch. Registration Fees Category Registration fees (in Rs.) Individual (Non-Residential) Rs.1500/- Students (not working) (Non-residential) Rs.1000/- Deputed (Non-Residential) Rs.2500/- Individual from SAARC/other counties $175.00+accommodation as per actual Registration Fee (as per the above list) is to be paid by Cheque (local) / Demand Draft drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Bose Institute, Kolkata and payable at Kolkata and must reach to Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Librarian, Workshop Coordinator, Bose Institute, Kolkata, P-1/12 CIT Scheme- VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054, INDIA, on or before 15th September, 2010. Ph : 033-25693268, 3270, Fax : 033-23553886 Email: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in / c_arunk(a)hotmail.com Web: http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar.html/workshop/lib_koha_10.pdf Regards. ======================================================================== DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in (IFLA Standing Committee Member - 2009-2013) (Fulbright Scholar 2005-2006) ===============================================

1 0

NASI-SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 2010
by Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL) 17 Aug '10

17 Aug '10

Dear Moderator, Could you please post this message on behalf of ELSEVIER? ELSEVIER has just announced the NASI-SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARDS 2010. Now in its fifth year since its inception, the award has been gaining credence and prestige amongst the Indian scientific community. The awards will be given away in ten subject areas like in the previous year and all information can be had from Elsevier's South Asia website (http://southasia.elsevier.com). Any queries in this regard should be addressed to the undersigned. Thanks and look forward to your submissions. Best regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager - Account Development Elsevier India (Science & Technology) 14th Floor, Building 10B, DLF Cyber City, Phase II, Gurgaon - 122 002 Email : p.muralidharan(a)elsevier.com <mailto:p.muralidharan@elsevier.com> Phone : +91-124-4774202 For all information regarding Elsevier, please visit http://southasia.elsevier.com Thanks for putting this up on the forum. Highly appreciated. Thanks and regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager ELSEVIER (Science & Technology) Gurgaon This communication is confidential and may be privileged. Any unauthorized use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. If you receive this message by mistake, please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete this message from your system. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

LIST OF JOURNALS
by Shivraj Thorat 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

I need journal list for library and information science kindly send me -- Regards Mr. Shivraj Thorat Librarian BVDU, Institute of Management & Entrepreneurship Development Paud Rd, Kothrud, Pune-38 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

REWARD OF READING (HABIT)
by Mailing List Admin 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Date: Fri, 13 Aug 2010 06:03:24 +0000 (GMT) From: sandeep bhavsar <sandeep31581(a)yahoo.co.uk> Respected All REWARD OF READING (HABIT) From: Thiagarajan TVS Reading habit, cultivated at any age, is also an investment of inestimable value - an investment we can rely on, a resource we can access apace, and a tool we can exploit to enrich our life, regardless of age and environment we live in. Discipline and devotion to thumb through daily pages of quality prints and periodicals must remain the hallmark of our routine, depending upon our us handsomely, with course correction whenever necessary. The journey this habit, which can become inveterate, are manifold. Reading rewards we embark upon is not unalterable, but when opportunities crop up, we must ready ourselves to change the course. Reading - refines us as a person; - reflects our personality; - repels our boredom; - re-invigorates us to reach people and remedy the situation; - refuels us to be active and to be action-oriented; - revitalizes our mind to be alert; - raises our perception; - re-equips us to handle Corporate barriers; - replaces ignorance with illumination; - releases tension and rekindles our spirit; - remedies relationship rupture; - restores self-confidence, keeping the fear at bay; - resurrects our lost hope; - regales us throughout our life; - refreshes our jagged nerves and rebuilds our enthusiasm; - rehabilitates us from a depressed state; - rejuvenates persons of all ages; - re-tools us to devise new ways of handling issues artfully rather than embracing status quo; status quo is not sacrosanct; - re-writes our path to progress, through implementation of shaped ideas; ideas lead to wealth-building; - readies us with diction for use at appropriate occasions and for appropriate results; - remains un umbilical cord , to be in touch with Infinite Intelligence; The benefits of this intangible asset will be pleasing and progressive. All pleasures we seek in life are ephemeral but pleasure we derive from reading is eternal. Don't expect miracles. An infant does not become an adult in a day! KNOWLEDGE IS POWER, AND THE POWER DOES NOT MAKE US CRINGE BEFORE ANYONE. Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email� : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob� : 9029 345777 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@

1 0

Thanks to Organisers and participants (librarian's day)
by Ragaavendra R 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Last week under collective leadership of veteran library Associations of Karnataka had organized a library march to the mark of birth anniversary of Father of Library Science Dr S R Ranganathan under the banner "Walk to the Book - March to the Library". The March was flagged off by His Excellency Governor of Karnataka, Shri. H.R.Bhardwaj on 12th August 2010 at Raj Bhavan Bangalore and this event was attended by more than 300 Librarians from all kinds of Libraries and noted writers and Vice Chancellors. The Librarians' gathering was really astonishing and demonstrated a message to the professionals that if we are united, we can build the professional image better than the present in the society by adopting right kind of service delivery system; the same has been emphasized by Prof. V.G. Talwar Vice Chancellor of University of Mysore in his address to the gathering. At least such type of meetings and gathering required to be organized to discuss, debate and discourse professional core issues and help the libraries to meet the user expectations by adopting effectively existing ICT. My heartfelt thanks to all the organizers and participants. Best Regards, Raghvendra R ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This Message and any attachment (the "message") is intended solely for the addressees and is confidential. If you receive this message in error, please delete it and immediately notify the sender. Any use not in accord with its purpose, any dissemination or disclosure, either whole or partial, is prohibited except formal approval. The internet can not guarantee the integrity of this message. Jubilant Organosys Ltd. (and its subsidiaries) shall (will) not therefore be liable for the message if modified. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Librarians’ Day Celebrated
by zafar iqbal 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

The Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University celebrated Librarians' Day- 2010 with various activities. Earlier, on 12th August, conducted a Debate on "conventional vs digital libraries" in which Ms Mehnas Siddiqi bagged the first prize and Mr. Muzammil Mushtaq won second prize. On 13th August, LIS Quiz was conducted. Team ‘Personality’ bagged first prize. On 14th August, Prof. P.B Mangla, Ex Dean, Faculty of Arts, Delhi University delivered ‘Dr. Ranganathan Memorial Lecture’. Prof. Mangla, a student of Dr. SR Ranganathan- the Father of Library Science in India- stressed on the need for establishing a National Commission for Libraries (NCL) under the Ministry of Culture as an umbrella organization to co-ordinate various research and development activities carried out by hundreds of universities and institutions in the country. Library and information centers have a very vital role to play in the knowledge society. Every educational institution, from schools to universities, should establish and maintain well equipped libraries with modern technologies. To accelerate the march towards knowledge society, public libraries may be strengthened and library legislation in every state should be enacted, he added. Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-charge, Maulana Azad Library presided over the function and Dr. Naushad Ali PM, Chairman, Dept. of Library & Information Science welcomed the gathering. Library professionals from MAL, faculty members , research scholars and students were attended the function. Certificates and prizes were distributed to the winners. Dr. P.M Naushad Ali Chairman & Associate Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P-India-202002 pmnaushadali(a)yahoo.co.in +91-9897258855 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Report of the seminar at RNSIT
by gayathri sen 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Dear Moderator, Can you publish this report in the forum for the benefit of fellow professionals please Regards, Gayathri Sen PESIT National Seminar on Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems: A Report National seminar on Library and Information Science on the theme “Management of Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems " was organised by RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore from July 29-30, 2010. The registration started by 9 am on July 29th, 2010 at RNSIT, Placement Seminar Hall. Around 105 delegates attended the two-day seminar with the participation of professionals from various parts of India. INAUGURAL PROGRAM was held at the Placement Seminar Hall between 10 to 11.30 AM. Program started by Mrs. Shobha, organizing secretary calling upon Sridevi and Latha for the invocation song. Dr.Uma Dean, faculty gave the welcome address. She said that being a lover of books from her childhood and fond of visiting libraries this programme was very dear to her. She said how information after assimilation becomes knowledge to wisdom, which after maturity gives meaning to life. She welcomed the dignitaries Prof..VG Talawar, honorable Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Dr. Siddamallaiah, Principal Library and Information officer, NIMHANS, IRN Gowdar, Ex head ICAST, NAL and advisor to MOU. Dr. Venkatesha, Principal, Mr.Hegde, Registrar and requested them to light the lamp. Dr. Goudar, Program director congratulated the management of RNSIT for their encouragement and support in conducting the seminar and deemed it an honour that an eminent personality like Prof. Talwar has consented to be the chief guest. He lauded Prof. Talawar for having brought out the Vision Document 2025, for UOM and for heralding the University for accomplishing the defined goals. He said how the ultimate goal of information management should result in user satisfaction and in the present digital era, how digital information in various formats has to be managed. He presented the structure of Technical Sessions and the Open Session concerned to the National Seminar on Digital Information Sources, Services and Systems. Mrs. Roopa Naik introduced Prof. Talwar and he was honored by a floral bookie and was request ed to give the inaugural address. Prof. Talwar was extremely pleased that in the centenary year of LIS education this seminar was being held. He wished the programme a great success. He said that information management by creating, managing, preserving, disseminating and providing access by using the latest ICT technologies is adding value for the country and society. He said how in different parts of the world libraries were burnt which had various types of collections including priceless paintings. The present tools of Library management like internet, satellites helps in preservation, access and adds visibility to the library. How the libraries should adopt the present day technologies, follow standards, best practices, create institutional repositories for user satisfaction. How use of Lib2 and web 2 , e resources, consortiums, open sources impacted growth of society. E publishing has defined the new role of librarian as an aggregator and access provider. He concluded by saying that this seminar has provided an opportunity for the LIS professional to discuss, consult and update their knowledge. Mr.Sridhar introduced the key note speaker Dr. Siddamalliah. Dr. HSS had a lot of questions and answers which made the audience to think. He spoke about the general perception of the users who think what is there to manage in libraries. The present transitionary stage of the libraries made us to wonder, whether we have to digitize all documents, if so what do we do with the print stuff? Weed it, burn it. He said though the present generation is tech savvy, the older generation still wants print media. He spoke about the different models for acquisition of e resources. He pointed out the draw backs of the digital libraries which distances people from social interaction unlike earlier traditional libraries which used to bring people together when they visit libraries. How web 2 materials are confusing people, when they cannot differentiate the peer review materials. But, how different models of e access like pay per view has reduced the budget requirement of libraries. He spoke about 2 models, need based and classical traditional model and how the present day library OPAC’s should provide a single window for all types of library materials. He concluded by saying that the librarian should go with the user and be user centric. This was followed by the presidential address by Prof, MK Venkatesha, Principal RNSIT. He humorously told that distance learning has made distanced learning. How his visits to IISC and NAL libraries enthralled him in his student days. He told librarians role is to attract the users to the library by providing best practices, resources and service. He also praised the looks of the seminar volume. Vote of thanks was delivered by Sri. Suresh Hedge Registrar. TECHNICAL SESSIONS: 29 July 2010 Program Director: Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Rapporteur General: Mrs. Gayathri Sen Technical Session I: 12 PM – 1.30 PM Theme: ICT Applications for LIS Chairman: Prof. TD Kemparaju, DLIS, Bangalore University Rapporteur : Mrs. Prema Malaghan, AIT Prof. TD Kemparaju, chaired the session on ICT application for LIS. 4.papers were presented at this session out of 7 papers. One paper by Anjali Bandiwadikar was from the fourth session.. Prof. TD Kemparaj impressed upon the gathering, regarding importance of attending such meetings for interaction. Sheela, Prakash and Chidananda Swamy presented 3 papers on the theme. Anjali spoke about disruptive technologies and also how the lib2 and web2 helps the users in the present times. Prof. Harinarayana of MOU commented about the survey undertaken from 200 libraries world wide, only 39 libraries adopted latest technologies. Prof. TDK concluded by saying how ICT is a potential tool for impact on library services. It creates better, wider, deeper usage for internal and external resources. ICT increases the visibility of libraries, librarians, Work culture and the encouraging polices of govt. has added to the plus points and bright and challenging days ahead. Technical Session II: 2.30 PM – 3.45 PM Theme: Library Automation and ILMs Chairman: Dr. KN Prasad, Executive Director, SRELS, Bangalore Rapporteur: Dr. Vinay Bankapur, SDMIT, Dharwad Out of the 14 papers in the session only 6 papers were presented by Satyabhama V, Sandesh S, Rathna Goudar, Sandeep, Nagajyothi and Venkataramana Reddy. Dr.KN Prasad, Chairman of the session remarked about the importance of judgement in selecting the software. How integrated library systems can take care of different housekeeping operations of the library and thanked all the authors for their presentation. Technical Session III: 4 PM – 5 PM Theme: Institutional Repositories and Search Engines Chairman: Dr. Poornima Narayana, Head, ICAST, NAL Rapporteur: Ms. Anjali Bandiwadkar, IIT, Indore Out of the 11 papers only 5 papers were presented in the 3rd session. Srinivas, Vinod Kumar Singh, Satish, Dr.Krishnamurthy, DRTC, and Suresh presented on the theme Institutional repositories and search engines. Most of the papers were on IR and discussion was done on different open source softwares like Dspace, GSDL etc. Srinivas’s paper on OCLC cataloguing evoked lot of interest by the audience and everybody thought it was a good initiative. Dr. Poornima concluded by saying that archive of institutional faculty output is the knowledge base of the institution and shows the direction the institution is taking and the projects they are working on. The 3rd session concluded by 6PM and the participants dispersed. 30 July 2010 Technical Session IV: 9.30 AM – 11 AM Theme: WB 2.0/LIB 2.0 Applications Chairman: Mr. Anand Byrappa, Manager, GEITC Rapporteur : Mr. Venkatesh, Asst. Librarian, MoU In this session 4 papers out of 9 on the theme LIB 2.0/WEB 2.0. were presented by Kannikaparameshwari, G, Ramachandraiah, Shivakumar Swamy and Vinay Bankapur . Chairman queried to know how many libraries have implemented Lib2. Study showed that many libraries do not have facility and users are not very keen to use Lib2. He said we have to think positively and start web 2 now and motivate the academic community to use this for the benefit of others. He concluded by saying LIS profession is driven by technology and there is no other option other than adapting it. Passion to excel in our profession is required. Make use of the seemless opportunities that we get by using it to our advantage. Technical Session V: 11.55 AM – 12.45 PM Theme: Digital Libraries Chairman: Dr. R.Srinivasan, Dean, R & D, RNSIT Rapporteur : Ms Anita Rai, New Horizon college of Engineering 4 papers were presented out of 10 papers on the theme Digital Library. Nagaraj, Vasantha, Malaghan and Banashankari presented the papers. The chairman started the session by addressing the gathering to say that the aversion to use the technology was because of lack of awareness and practice. How you are going to sell the concept of digital library to your users is the challenge of the day. He said that sites like amazon.com came to the help of librarians. Dr. Goudar spoke about the e books and the tricky pricing models. Chairman concluded by commenting on the plagiarism in the current digital era and how librarians should play an important role to avoid plagiarism. There was a product presentation by Office Tech between 12.45 PM - 1.00 PM. Open session: 1.30 PM – 3.00 PM Theme: AICTE Norms and Standards for LIS Moderator: Dr. R. Krishnamurthy, Educational Adviser, RNSIT Panelists: Mrs Gayathri Sen, Head, Library & LRC, PESIT Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, DRTC Prof. Raju HOD, Computer Science Dept., RNSIT Chairman Dr. RK started the session by requesting Mrs. GS to elaborate on the theme and she detailed the earlier AICTE norms of 1996 and compared it to the present one uploaded on 14th June in AICTE web site. She also felt that there was a change and improvement in the reports demanded by AICTE from institutions over the past fifteen years. Now the reports were demanding for self appraisal of the institutions with reference to the stipulated norms. She said that Library staff intake should increase with increase of books, to provide efficient and timely service and their pay scales need to be looked into. Prof. M. Krishnamurthy of DRTC gave Dr.SR Ranganathan’s formula for staff requirements. SMTP- Staff required for Maintenance and Technical Processing has to be considered. He told about the number of Deputy Librarians, Asst. Librarians, Lib. Assts. in University library as per UGC norms and old engineering colleges are almost on par with university libraries. Prof. G T Raju emphasized the demands of the faculty as per teaching requirements should be immediately met. This may be possible by providing seed money to the librarian for immediate purchase. He said how user’s loose interest if they do not get what they want. The floor was left to the participants for discussion. Following points were discussed. Mrs. Malaghan felt the presence of a library professional when making library norms was needed. Mr.Puttaswamy felt, what is required by users has to be procured. The topic of having Book bank scheme was discussed, and both the chairman of the session Prof. R . Krishnamurthy and Mrs.Gayathri Sen disagreed with the concept of adding huge quantities of same titles and making the library voluminous. They felt variety and quality of content is more important to the knowledge base of an institution. Chairman remarked that all librarians should visit NAC web site to know the best practices in library and adopt it. He said that only new programmes in an existing institution need to follow latest AICTE norms and old colleges can continue the earlier norms for existing departments. Principal Prof. Venkatesha felt private institutions should be taken as partners in AICTE policy making. The Moderator had the following points to make: 1. Institutions should comply with norms of AICTE 2. Syllabus guided by university and the text books and reference books mentioned in the syllabus has to be procured. 3. As far as equipping the library, the web caters to many requirements. MITOCW, NPTEL, etc are freely available. 4. Present norms on acquisition is on higher side and it has to be moderated. 5. Libraries and the person heading it must have the freedom to purchase what they want based on the users demand. They should go to book shop and buy and make book requests. Principal Prof.Venkatesha felt private institutions should be taken as partners in AICTE policy making. The open session turned out as a very interesting part of the Seminar with maximum discussion on the crucial issue of AICTE Norms and standards for LIS. Technical Session VI: 3.0 PM – 5.0 PM Theme: Digital Libraries Chairman: Mr. N. Chowdappa , BMSCE Rapporteur : Ms Adilakshmi. In this session 4 papers were presented out of 9 papers in this session on Digital Library by Poornima, Manjunath, Anitha Rai and Kala. Ananda Byrappa made the observation on usage of news papers, online as well as print. Dr. Gowdar remarked how latest news can be got online 2 to 3 times by online subscriptions. Chairman concluded the session by thanking everybody. RECOMMENDATIONS : 1. ICT infrastructure in all institutions should be strengthened by way of providing better bandwidth to get immediate and speedy access to available e resources subscribed through MHRD consortia and direct subscriptions. 2. Librarians should evaluate the application softwares which they are going to adapt thoroughly, in terms of standardization, compliance, ease of use etc. It may be commercial or open source softwares like NewGenlib, Koha etc. 3. Creation of institutional repositories for building the knowledge base of the institution by using eprints, Dspace, Green stone etc. 4. Librarians should use open access resources along with subscribed resources to provide better access. 5. Train the users in search strategies for better usage of resources available and also adapt LIB2 & web 2 technologies. 6. Although engineering college libraries are members of National consortia like MHRD they should come together to supplement the resources not available through national consortia. 7. AICTE should consider apart from norms and standards for adding document resources, the human resource required, based on increasing collections. 8. AICTE should include minimum bandwidth of at least 2mbps specially for the library and corresponding increase depending upon intake, resources to be accessed. 9. Librarians should take information literacy activities in a big way. 10. All libraries should have their website which is linked to the main page of the institution, as it a media for showcasing the services the library is providing. 11. MLIS courses should have an elective paper like engineering and technology Information sources and services. UGC should take initiative in this direction. 12. Appropriate collection development and weeding out policy to be developed. 13. There is a need to do community analysis for developing public libraries. AICTE norms will be discussed in detail with all engineering college librarians, managements, authorities and the proposal sent to AICTE for consideration Valedictory Session: 5.0 PM- 6.0 PM Valedictory Address: Prof. Venkatesha Mrs.Gayathri Sen, Rapporteur General presented the report of the seminar with a brief account of the proceedings of two days sessions. Dr. Goudar, Program Director, read out the Recommendations culminating out of the presentations and discussions of the seminar. Based on his observations during the seminar he advised the participants about the guidelines to be followed to write quality papers and also gave tips to prepare effective power point presentations. Prof. Venkatesha with his humorous comments made the valedictory session, the most interesting part of the day. He remarked about the way one has to lead life by giving interesting stories as examples. The two days seminar was concluded by vote of thanks by Mrs. Shobha Prasad, the Organising Secretary. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Program Director Mrs. Gayathri Sen, Rapporteur General Mrs. Shobha Prasad, Organising Secretary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

UGC NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR COLLEGES LIBRARIES
by muthu raja 16 Aug '10

16 Aug '10

Dear professionals help me to get information about UGC NORMS AND STANDARDS FOR LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES FOR FIRST GRADE COLLEGES LIBRARIES. -- With Best Regards, Muthuraja.S Librarian, Govt.First Grade College, Bukkapatna, Sira (T), Tumkur-572115 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0