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Re: [LIS-Forum] Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors
by Mailing List Admin 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:58:05 +0530 From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> Dear Moderator, Below message posted by me on 28th March was not published. Is there any reason? with regards P K Upadhyay NIC, Delhi ----- Original Message ----- From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:55 pm Subject: Re:Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors To: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Cc: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in>, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear professional colleagues, Let me write my observation on this discussion for the benefit of LIS professionals. There are pros and cons of suggestions posted here. I make out these points for the sake of clarity: General Issues in Data Migration, Export, Import, Non-Cooperation, and Best Practices. 1. General Issues in Library Data Migration: In this discussion we are only considering one minute aspect of metadata migration of Books from Libsys to other LMS. But other parts are untouched like Journals, Circulation Data, Members records, Article Indexing, Budget, News Clips, Full text files, Images, Audio, Video, etc. Actually the task is increasing day by day due to Library ICT Modernization infrastructure, consolidation and cost optimization. There is a common assumption that whenever you migrate data from one system to another there is certain percentage loss of data if not well planned financially and technically. Actually, softwares are not at fault. Almost all softwares are having the export/import facility. But major issue is human intervention. Very rarely softwares are able to migrate/merge/import all library data automatically without any flaw or loss. Libsys, KOHA, NewGenlib, eGranthalaya, VTLS, Liberty, etc have export/ import facility, but no software can migrate all kinds of the above data automatically. It requires writing software/utility/programmes codes for importing software schema and structure. Who will pay for these efforts? MARCEdit, etc are the tools for exported data of bibliographic recordsonly, but not how to export from Libsys, etc. 2. Export in Excel, MARC21, XML from LMS softwares: Almost all software have export facility. Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that libsys software does not support in exporting data into other format such as CCF, Oracle or MySQL, etc. No question of exporting data directly to Oracle or MySQL. Each software has its own table schema and architecture using Oracle or SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL. Of course, Libsys has export facility in their Cataloging module to migrate data in CCF, EXCEL, MARC, Text. Actually more than 95% of Libsys Users are not using any backend database (SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL or Oracle) to avoid this type of non-cooperation from Libsys. They have purchased flat file system Libsys software and they have to be much dependant on Libsys for small-small things. 3. Import from Excel, MARC, XML in any LMS or DL: As I wrote no software has perfect automated system to import data/metadata. For example, to the best of my knowledge, Libsys has import facility for only books if you use their typical software without any backend database. Journals, article indexing, fulltext files, images, videos, circulation data, etc. But of course with the help of any Libsys/programmer you can migrate if data is available in softcopy structured format. This is the reason, vendors charge for their effort estimate. Another example, even if your data is in excel, fields may be named differently and data may be entered differently like two Authors separated by comma, sometimes both authors in different columns, then you need little programming to break the data according to new softwares� schema and tables. 4. Non-cooperation from vendors: As Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that Libsys is not cooperating. Dr. R K Ch Patro wrote that Libsys is charging Rs one lakh for migrating 10000 records. I also got similar grievances from four-five professional colleagues, but even then they manage migration without the cooperation of Libsys. NIC has migrated for around 30 libraries Libsys data to eGranthalaya. In eGranthalaya software there is a module for importing data from Excel, XML amd MARC. Dr Manjunath rightly said that your license agreement should be clear enough to take help from any vendors. I will also suggest Libsys to cooperate and not to remove/block the export module in case of not paying AMC with a fear of losing business, instead you will gain more business. Because India is a big country and requires 100s of Libsys like companies to achieve desired level of automation. 5. Best Practices in Data Migration: Following are my suggestion for balancing the issue, a. While purchasing/acquiring the software, ensure in License agreement for export in at least Excel, MARC21, and Structured text. Import is little tedious depending upon data sources, schema, quality, volume and structure but terms and conditions should spell for helping from importing data from at least Excel, Access, MARC, XML, or RDBMS. Vendors may charge some amount for importing when implementing the application softwares. b. Librarians should regularly( daily, monthly, yearly) take backup of database, copy at safe place (pen drive, another computer or network). c. Library Application software should be implemented preferably in web based manner with back end database (either SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL, or Oracle, etc) with hosting of data at your Internet service provider�s server with network security, data security and web site auditing. With regards P K Upadhyay NIC, New Delhi http://egranthalaya.nic.in , http://eglibnet.gov.in http://mcitconsortium.nic.in, http://home.nic.in ----- Original Message ----- From: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:24 pm Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members To: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Dear All: > > May I request you, who are trying to take out data from Libsys, > to let us > know which version of Libsys are you currently using? > > Sincerely, > -- > Swati Bhattacharyya > Librarian > Indian Institute of Management Calcutta > Joka, Diamond Harbor Road > Kolkata - 700104 > Ph: +91-33-2467-8300/01 (extn: O:416; R: 106) > >> Dear Dr. Manjunath >> >> I Agree with you,but not now. Like Dr. Pradeep I alos face the same >> problem >> with libsys, They are charging 1lac for conversion of 10k > data. Secondly >> there are also so many library professionals (Worked with > libsys) to whom >> I >> know, they can come volunterly and share their knowledge among > others if >> any >> body organise training they may help, but those who have an > urgency pl >> circulate a note/procedure/guideline form your side how to > convert? So >> that >> they will go ahead. >> Regards >> Dr. R K Ch Patro, Librarian >> Institute for International Management & Technology (IIMT) >> Gurgoan >> 0124-4787111 >>

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Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ?
by Pandurang Konnur 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Friends, Dew to my busy schedule, I could not see the LIS Forum mail posted by Vasantha Raju and subsequent postings of Prof.Mallinath Kumbar and Dr.A.L.Murthy. I AM DEEPLY HURT BY THIS ACT OF PLAGIARISM. AS MY NAME IS TAKEN AS THE CO-AUTHOR, I OWN THIS RESPONSIBILITY AND PLEAD GUILTY FOR THIS ACT WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. The first author was working for his PhD under my guidence and he was to publish two articles before his submission. He came to me with a request that he has made a survey on Education Institutions in Gadag City and written an article based on the survey and requested me to put a word to the editor of SRELS. When I looked at the article, I found that it is an empirical work based on a survey in the place where the author is working. Then I allowed him to use my name as second author and requested the editor to help the research scholar by publishing this article. No guide for that matter can check the authenticity of the article more than this and I did so. To day after reading these postings, I spoke to the first author. In the first instance, he declined the copying. I told him to go through both the articles and send me the truth by mail. I got the mail as under: *" Sir, As you phoned today regarding the article, I have taken/copied some (may be 15 to 20%) of the literature like abstract, references from the particular article but the data was from my survey I have copied the methodology only, not fully copied. And I used the same schedule to survey the colleges at Gadag City. One more thing that I referred all the references and collected the literature from references. It may be same what I had collected and the author of particular article copied from same references. Sir, Once again I wish to tell you that I have not copied full article as it is. I am very sorry for the same. Further, here onwards, I will not copy or put any same information what the other articles have. And the article published in SRELS was reviewed by experts also." Now I have two options before me: One to request the publishers of the journal to withdraw the article from the journal database. Two to surrender all my academic publications back to the profession. Because a sentence used by my friend has touched ma a lot. In my entire currier I have never taken any black spot like this. I have published more than 50 articles (most of them are available on Google scholar). If any of them are traced as pleagured, I will leave my profession on the same day. Just because of the foolish act of my student, I have to be targeted by immatured statements like: *"Those who have the power and money move up to the ladder no matter what their academic credentials are."* I do not know whome this statement is aiming at. But I request my younger generation Librarians to be little cautious while making statements in the forums like this. Secondly my request to all research guides to be cautious before allowing their Research Scholars to put their names as a co-author. *However I leave the judgement to the members of this forum and I assure that I will be abide by your judgement With very high regard to the profession at large. -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(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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Req. clarification on API scores for DIRECT RECRUITMENT of Deputy Librarian and Librarian (University)
by Dimple Patel 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Professionals, I would like to get some clarity on the API scores required for the DIRECT RECRUITMENT of Deputy Librarian and Librarian posts in universities. In APPENDIX-III: TABLE VII (APIs and proposed scores developed by UGC for adoption of PBAS for Direct Appointment / Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions applicable to Librarian (University) Deputy Librarian and Asstt. Librarian/College Librarian) The following Tables are given: Category I: Procurement, organisation, and delivery of knowledge and information through Library services Category II: Co-Curricular, Extension and Professional Development related activities Category III: Research and Academic contributions In APPENDIX-III: TABLE VIII(c) (MINIMUM APIS AND OTHER NORMS FOR THE DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF LIBRARIAN POSITIONS IN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/COLLEGES) ( TO BE CONSIDERED ALONG WITH OTHER SPECIFIED ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS STIPULATED IN THIS UGC REGULATION) column2/row2 the API Score (Research and Academic Contribution -- Category III) only is mentioned where the Consolidated API score requirement is 300 points for Deputy Librarian and 400 points for Librarian (University). I would like clarification whether the Consolidated API score of 300 points for Deputy Librarian and 400 points for Librarian (University) is for all three categories put together (i.e. Category I, II & III as mentioned in the APPENDIX-III: TABLE VII) or only for Category III? -- Regards, Dimple Patel, Central University of Himachal Pradesh TAB, Shahpur, HP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Librarian Post in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
by Srinivasa V 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Sir/Friends Applications are invited for the post of Librarian at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,Bangalore. Pay Scale Rs. 37400-67000+AGP 10000 The entire Notification along with the qualifications and score card prescribed for the post and the prescribed application proforma are accessible and can be downloaded from the official Website: * www, uasbangalore.edu.in * *Last date : 19-4-2013* With Best Regards Srinivasa.V Asst.Librarian, UAS Library, GKVK, Bangalore. Phone: 080-23636243 ext-272 Mobile: 09986560565 Fax: 91-080-234648343 e-Mail: vsrinivas28(a)gmail.com Web: www.libsri.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Re:Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors
by Upadhyay P K 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Moderator, Below message posted by me on 28th March was not published. Is there any reason? with regards P K Upadhyay NIC, Delhi ----- Original Message ----- From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:55 pm Subject: Re:Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors To: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Cc: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in>, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear professional colleagues, Let me write my observation on this discussion for the benefit of LIS professionals. There are pros and cons of suggestions posted here. I make out these points for the sake of clarity: General Issues in Data Migration, Export, Import, Non-Cooperation, and Best Practices. 1. General Issues in Library Data Migration: In this discussion we are only considering one minute aspect of metadata migration of Books from Libsys to other LMS. But other parts are untouched like Journals, Circulation Data, Members records, Article Indexing, Budget, News Clips, Full text files, Images, Audio, Video, etc. Actually the task is increasing day by day due to Library ICT Modernization infrastructure, consolidation and cost optimization. There is a common assumption that whenever you migrate data from one system to another there is certain percentage loss of data if not well planned financially and technically. Actually, softwares are not at fault. Almost all softwares are having the export/import facility. But major issue is human intervention. Very rarely softwares are able to migrate/merge/import all library data automatically without any flaw or loss. Libsys, KOHA, NewGenlib, eGranthalaya, VTLS, Liberty, etc have export/ import facility, but no software can migrate all kinds of the above data automatically. It requires writing software/utility/programmes codes for importing software schema and structure. Who will pay for these efforts? MARCEdit, etc are the tools for exported data of bibliographic recordsonly, but not how to export from Libsys, etc. 2. Export in Excel, MARC21, XML from LMS softwares: Almost all software have export facility. Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that libsys software does not support in exporting data into other format such as CCF, Oracle or MySQL, etc. No question of exporting data directly to Oracle or MySQL. Each software has its own table schema and architecture using Oracle or SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL. Of course, Libsys has export facility in their Cataloging module to migrate data in CCF, EXCEL, MARC, Text. Actually more than 95% of Libsys Users are not using any backend database (SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL or Oracle) to avoid this type of non-cooperation from Libsys. They have purchased flat file system Libsys software and they have to be much dependant on Libsys for small-small things. 3. Import from Excel, MARC, XML in any LMS or DL: As I wrote no software has perfect automated system to import data/metadata. For example, to the best of my knowledge, Libsys has import facility for only books if you use their typical software without any backend database. Journals, article indexing, fulltext files, images, videos, circulation data, etc. But of course with the help of any Libsys/programmer you can migrate if data is available in softcopy structured format. This is the reason, vendors charge for their effort estimate. Another example, even if your data is in excel, fields may be named differently and data may be entered differently like two Authors separated by comma, sometimes both authors in different columns, then you need little programming to break the data according to new softwares’ schema and tables. 4. Non-cooperation from vendors: As Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that Libsys is not cooperating. Dr. R K Ch Patro wrote that Libsys is charging Rs one lakh for migrating 10000 records. I also got similar grievances from four-five professional colleagues, but even then they manage migration without the cooperation of Libsys. NIC has migrated for around 30 libraries Libsys data to eGranthalaya. In eGranthalaya software there is a module for importing data from Excel, XML amd MARC. Dr Manjunath rightly said that your license agreement should be clear enough to take help from any vendors. I will also suggest Libsys to cooperate and not to remove/block the export module in case of not paying AMC with a fear of losing business, instead you will gain more business. Because India is a big country and requires 100s of Libsys like companies to achieve desired level of automation. 5. Best Practices in Data Migration: Following are my suggestion for balancing the issue, a. While purchasing/acquiring the software, ensure in License agreement for export in at least Excel, MARC21, and Structured text. Import is little tedious depending upon data sources, schema, quality, volume and structure but terms and conditions should spell for helping from importing data from at least Excel, Access, MARC, XML, or RDBMS. Vendors may charge some amount for importing when implementing the application softwares. b. Librarians should regularly( daily, monthly, yearly) take backup of database, copy at safe place (pen drive, another computer or network). c. Library Application software should be implemented preferably in web based manner with back end database (either SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL, or Oracle, etc) with hosting of data at your Internet service provider’s server with network security, data security and web site auditing. Although lot many things are there to share but for any more discussion/clarification I will be happy to write. With regards P K Upadhyay NIC, New Delhi http://egranthalaya.nic.in , http://eglibnet.gov.in http://mcitconsortium.nic.in, http://home.nic.in ----- Original Message ----- From: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:24 pm Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members To: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Dear All: > > May I request you, who are trying to take out data from Libsys, > to let us > know which version of Libsys are you currently using? > > Sincerely, > -- > Swati Bhattacharyya > Librarian > Indian Institute of Management Calcutta > Joka, Diamond Harbor Road > Kolkata - 700104 > Ph: +91-33-2467-8300/01 (extn: O:416; R: 106) > > > Dear Dr. Manjunath > > > > I Agree with you,but not now. Like Dr. Pradeep I alos face the same > > problem > > with libsys, They are charging 1lac for conversion of 10k > data. Secondly > > there are also so many library professionals (Worked with > libsys) to whom > > I > > know, they can come volunterly and share their knowledge among > others if > > any > > body organise training they may help, but those who have an > urgency pl > > circulate a note/procedure/guideline form your side how to > convert? So > > that > > they will go ahead. > > Regards > > Dr. R K Ch Patro, Librarian > > Institute for International Management & Technology (IIMT) > > Gurgoan > > 0124-4787111 > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of > Rajesh Bhardwaj > > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:59 PM > > To: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in > > Cc: lis-forum > > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members > > > > Dear Dr. Manjunath, > > This is really a good subject to discuss, If you can help / guide > > professionals through this forum about importing the data from > libsys to > > Excel or other CCF.It would really helpful to all. Organising > a training / > > workshop would take lot of time, which is the next step of > discussion.> Regards > > Rajesh Kumar > > FORE School of Management New Delhi. > > > > On 25 March 2013 10:14, Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > >> From: G.K.MANJUNATH <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> > >> Date: 23 March 2013 07:14 > >> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members > >> To: Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> > >> > >> > >> > >> You need to attend or organise at least two days workshop at > your place > >> regarding criteria for selecting library software, software > management>> and > >> data coversion. > >> > >> Bibliographic data, in fact, from libsys can be converted to CCF, > >> MARC21, > >> Excel etc. It all depends on the features you opted for > at the time of > >> signing license agreement with Libsys or with any other software > >> vendors. > >> > >> Most important, you have not mentioned your affiliation ( > place of work > >> ) > >> in your email. > >> > >> Dr,G.K.Manjunath > >> Chief Librarian > >> Indira Gandhi Inst of > Development Research > >> Film City Road > >> Santosh Nagar > >> Goregaon(East ) > >> MUMBAI - 400 065 > >> > >> Phone: 022-28416528 > >> > >> > >> > >> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Pardeep Rai wrote: > >> > >> Dear Friends > >>> I would like to share a common issue raised by many professional > >>> colleagues > >>> who are using the Libsys software. If any library wish to > migrate from > >>> libsys to another LMS or ERP. This is really a very > difficult task, > >>> because, libsys software does not support in exporting data > into other > >>> common communication format (CCF) such Oracle or MySQL, etc. > and libsys > >>> people does not cooperate at all. > >>> > >>> Those professionals who have migrated from libsys to another > LMS or ERP > >>> can > >>> help in this case. > >>> > >>> They are requested to share their experience, how, by > which ways and > >>> means > >>> they have fetched the data from libsys. Please share > how the data be > >>> can > >>> be imported into Excel, Oracle or MySQL, etc. > >>> This will help many professionals who are floating in such > >>> circumstances. > >>> regards > >>> > >>> -- > >>> > >>> - > >>> > >>> *Thanks & Regards* > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> *Dr.Pardeep Rai ** * > >>> > >>> -- > >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > >>> believed to be clean. > >>> > >>>

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LIS Research in India - please help me to update the data from 2010 and onwards
by Manjunath K 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear LIS Professionals who have been awarded PhD during 2010 and onwards, I am updating the databank of bibliographic details of LIS Doctoral Dissertations awarded by Indian Universities. I have already compiled the data from INFLIBNET, Vidyanidhi and University news. I am keeping track of each issue of University News for new entries on LIS research. Still I feel, Many universities may not submit research data to AIU for publication in Univ. News. As a result, I feel the datasheet compiled by me is incomplete. Those of you who have been awarded PhD during 2010 and onwards, please spare some time to provide the data through the below linked simple questionnaire designed for the purpose. I need your full cooperation to compile the comprehensive databank. The consolidated data is for the benefit of our professional colleagues and will be shared with them. I have already uploaded my articles on LIS Research on web and many of our LIS professionals are keep accessing them. Happy to note that I get alerts almost daily on usage of these articles by our professionals. Further, I am sending the data to researchers who are requesting the data. I need your cooperation to update the datasheet from 2010. Be assured the compiled data will be shared with professionals. This survey takes just two minutes for you to response as it is asking minimum info. CLICK THE BELOW LINK TO RESPOND TO SURVEY. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&key=0AscurxFcDK… [IF LINK IS NOT WORKING, COPY THE LINK AND PASTE IT ON YOUR BROWSER]. If you have trouble viewing or submitting online survey form, you can fill your information in the below mentioned format. 1. Name of Researcher : 2. Title of the Thesis : 3. Name of Research Guide: [pl Write name of your Research Guide] 4. Name of University and its Place : [Pl write name of Univ that awarded you PhD, place] 5. Year of PhD Award [pl write year of PhD awarded (not the year submitted)] 6. Keywords: [pl write two or three Keywords that represent your thesis] with regards, Yours sincerely, Manjunatha ______________ Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute |PB No. 9|Manipal - 576 104|Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: +91820-2701105| Fax: +91-0820-2570699 manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in| manjunathak(a)gmail.com |http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ ______________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2013 at MNIT Jaipur from December 10-12, 2013
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

DELNET - Developing Library Network & Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur NACLIN 2013 16th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking December 10-12, 2013 Theme :Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Library Practices Venue : Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur The National Convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is exclusively designed for conducting tutorials by the experts on the topic: 1. Research Methodology and Writing Skills The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: “Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Library Practices”. The theme is divided into several sub-themes. Some of the sub-themes are: Emerging Digital Technologies; Digital Library Practices; Managing Web Resources; Library Networking and Consortia; Library Services and Users Needs; Copyright and IPR; Human Resources Management; Information Services for Public and Knowledge Society.The detailed brochure is available at www.naclin.org You are welcome to contribute original papers for presentation at the National Convention on the above sub-themes or related themes. The papers should preferably be based on research, survey, case studies or action plans. Send papers to Dr. H. K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, Email : hkkaul(a)gmail.com, Tel : 011-26742222 Last date for receipt of full paper: November 1, 2013 Participation Fee India/SAARC Countries: DELNET Members-Libraries Rs 2,500/- per delegate Participants from Rajasthan including members Rs 2,000/- per delegate DELNET Non-Members from outside Rajasthan Rs3,500/- per delegate Students Rs 1,500/- per delegate (Regular LISc, Certificate from HOD is a must) Non-SAARC Countries: DELNET Members Libraries US $150 per delegate Non-Members US $250 per delegate For details write to: Mr. Deep Singh Organising Secretary NACLIN 2013 & Librarian, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg Jaipur-302017 Rajasthan Tel: 91-141-2713302 Mob: 09001440442 Email: nishants97(a)gmail.com Dr. Sangeeta Kaul Co-Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2013 & Network Manager, DELNET-Developing Library Network J. N. U. Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070, India Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mob: 09810329992 Email: sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PhD award details of Dr.T M Vasudevan and Dr.Mehaboobullha
by !!!!!.....any...wht i can do?......!!!!!! 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

*Dear professionals,* Here I have a great news to you all that Dr. T M VASUDEVAN, Head of the Library & Information Science Department, Calicut University (His study entitled Information literacy among research scholars in Kerala)and Dr.MEHABOOBULLAH K University library, Kerala University (His study entitled "Impact of ICTin information seeking and enrichment of researchers in Universities in Kerala) have gained their PhD Degree. So lets put our hands together to congratulate them with immense pleasure. REGARDS TO OUR BELOVED TEACHER, Dr.JALAJA V. FOR COMMING OUT IN FLYING COLOURS WITH 10 PhD SCHOLARS UNDER HER GUIDANCE. May God bless them with flowers of goodness in their whole life. Vahida Beegam.T Research Scholar Calicut University vahooo822(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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Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Dear Dr. Manjunath, This is really a good subject to discuss, If you can help / guide professionals through this forum about importing the data from libsys to Excel or other CCF.It would really helpful to all. Organising a training / workshop would take lot of time, which is the next step of discussion. Regards Rajesh Kumar FORE School of Management New Delhi. On 25 March 2013 10:14, Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: G.K.MANJUNATH <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> > Date: 23 March 2013 07:14 > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members > To: Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> > > > > You need to attend or organise at least two days workshop at your place > regarding criteria for selecting library software, software management and > data coversion. > > Bibliographic data, in fact, from libsys can be converted to CCF, MARC21, > Excel etc. It all depends on the features you opted for at the time of > signing license agreement with Libsys or with any other software vendors. > > Most important, you have not mentioned your affiliation ( place of work ) > in your email. > > Dr,G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > > Phone: 022-28416528 > > > > On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Pardeep Rai wrote: > > Dear Friends >> I would like to share a common issue raised by many professional >> colleagues >> who are using the Libsys software. If any library wish to migrate from >> libsys to another LMS or ERP. This is really a very difficult task, >> because, libsys software does not support in exporting data into other >> common communication format (CCF) such Oracle or MySQL, etc. and libsys >> people does not cooperate at all. >> >> Those professionals who have migrated from libsys to another LMS or ERP >> can >> help in this case. >> >> They are requested to share their experience, how, by which ways and >> means >> they have fetched the data from libsys. Please share how the data be can >> be imported into Excel, Oracle or MySQL, etc. >> This will help many professionals who are floating in such circumstances. >> regards >> >> -- >> >> - >> >> *Thanks & Regards* >> >> >> >> >> >> *Dr.Pardeep Rai ** * >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >>

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Japanese dissertations go open access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Japanese dissertations go open access By Yao Chen on March 4, 2013 12:46 PM | No TrackBacks Effective on April 2013, all doctoral dissertations approved by Japanese universities are to be publicly available via Internet. Updates will be provided later when details are released. Dissertation modification summary (in Japanese) Flowchart of the open access process (in Japanese) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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