February 2014 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Rethinking Our Professional Identity in the Light of New Responsibilities
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

You may be knowing this journal. Many case studies and experiences can be found by Science Librarians, how they are embedded, blended and perform the great role of the Library in the Research Enterprise.Journal of eScience Librarianship (JESLIB) is an open access, peer-reviewed journal that advances the theory and practice of librarianship with a special focus on services related to data-driven research in the physical, biological, social, and medical sciences, including public health. J http://escholarship.umassmed.edu/jeslib/ Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Spatial Information Analytics and Launch of the New Web Site of SRELS Journal of Information Management - reminder
by Mailing List Admin 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Date: Thu, 26 Feb 2014 12:51:12 +0530 From: K.S. Raghavan <ksragav(a)hotmail.com> KAnOE's 9th Workshop (http://www.kanoe.org) Workshop on Spatial Information Analytica:s Mathematical Morphological Interpolations and Pattern Recognition and Launch of the New Web Site of SRELS Journal of Information Management by Prof. H. A. Ranganath Former Director of NAAC & former Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University. Prof. K N Balasubramanya Murthy Vice Chancellor, PES University will preside. 28 February 2014 Venue: MCA Seminar Hall, Prof. M. R. Doreswamy Silver Jubilee Complex, PES Institute of Technology, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore 560085 A workshop on Spatial Information Analytics: Mathematical Morphological Interpolations and Pattern Recognition is being organized (sponsored under TEQIP-II/1.2.1) by the Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering (KAnOE) in association with IEEE GRSS Bangalore Chapter and the Systems Sciences and Informatics Unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore. The Workshop will be conducted by Dr. B. S. Daya Sagar and Dr. Saroj K. Meher of the Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore. Who can attend? The workshop should be of interest to students, and teachers of Computer science, Geographical Information Sciences, knowledge and Information management professionals, Faculty and students of PESIT and other engineering colleges as well as professionals from the industry. Registration is free of cost, but all participants must register online well before the event. How to register? Please fill out the on-line registration form at http://kanoe.org/workshopregistration.html K. S. Raghavan Visiting Scientist Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering (KAnOE) PES Institute of Technology Bangalore 560 085

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World Book Day 2014
by Mukesh - Monitor 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

*World Book Day will take place on Thursday 6 March 2014* World Book Day is a celebration! It's a celebration of authors, illustrators, books and (most importantly) it's a celebration of reading. In fact, it's the biggest celebration of its kind, designated by UNESCO <http://www.unesco.org.uk/> as a worldwide celebration of books and reading, and marked in over 100 countries all over the world. Libraries may promote the *World Book Day 2014 *on and around World Book Day. Events can take place in the lead-up to, and beyond, the day itself and libraries can run new activities or badge existing activities during the week of World Book Day, including the weekend. Best Wishes Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing - - *Monitor Information Services* *~booksellers to the nation~* Moghal Marc Ratan Complex Opp Deepak Cinema, Narayanguda Hyderabad - 500 029 Website : http://monitorlinks.typepad.com/ Facebook : *http://facebook.com/BooksMonitor <http://facebook.com/BooksMonitor>* Twitter : *http://twitter.com/#!/BooksMonitor*<http://twitter.com/#!/BooksMonitor> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WALK– IN INTERVIEW for Library Assistant cum Office Assistant
by beena 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

WALK– IN INTERVIEW for Library Assistant cum Office Assistant at Indian Maritime University Qualification: Graduate with three year experience, preferably in any Universities/educational institutions. Desirable: Diploma in Computer Applications and Certificate in Library Science from a recognised University/Five years experience in handling library in any Universities/educational institutions. Salary: Rs 12000/-p.m. Appointment is initially for six months and it may be extended according to the performance of the appointees. Venue: - Indian Maritime University, Cochin Campus, South End Reclamation Area, NH47-A, Near Alexander Parambithara Bridge, Matsyapuri P.O, W. Island, Kochi-682 029. Date of Interview:- 05-03-2014 at 9.30am Website: www.imu.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Cartoons on LIS Profession, education, future etc.
by Basavaraj Kumbar 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Dear Professionals, Greetings of the day. Librarytoday.in is the website for the professionals. It calls for the cartoons related to the profession. The selected Cartoon will be published on Librarytoday.innfor free. Note: file format - jpeg dimension - 486x237 size: 25kb or below You can send the image to editor(a)librarytoday.in -- Regards, *Mr. Basavaraj S. Kumbar* *MLISc. UGC-NET * <http://www.wix.com/basukumbar/basukumbar> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Does Karnataka State College Librarians Association (KSCLA) still Exist?
by Vasanth 26 Feb '14

26 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, This question is lingering in my mind after I had seen the governing members of recently formed FEKLA (Federation of Karnataka Librarians Association). Many of the members featured in the governing council have also been there in the KSCLA governing body. In fact the current president of the KSCLA Dr. Vijay Kumar is also part of this new association. How does this new association different from KSCLA? Surprising that previous president of the KSCLA Dr. Kadadevarmath is now heading the FEKLA and also many of the office bearers of KSCLA under his tenure have also part of this association. This raises some disturbing questions. I leave it there. Why present KSCLA president failed to inform its members about this new association and their role in it? KSCLA has members across the state and has the responsibility to protect the interest of the professionals who have been part of this association. But all of a sudden KSCLA governing body members without any prior discussion in any of the association’s forum have hand-in-glove with the new association. Is this putting an end to KSCLA? KSCLA has collected membership fee from its members, till today we don’t know how many librarians have taken the members and the total membership fee they have collected. KSCLA time and again collected struggling fee from many of its members, it is still clueless how it has been utilized in the interest of the profession. KSCLA has organized many seminars and conferences, with pain it has to be mentioned that many of them have been reduced to provide stage for politicians, swamijis and to do merely felicitations. Academic interests have been put at the back. Again is it time for government college librarians to think for having their own association or work closely with KALA or other national association to protect the interest of the professionals? Views are personal ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free access to expensive journal content in public libraries
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Would it not be wonderful if one can access for free articles published in expensive scholarly journals in public libraries? Yes, it is happening right now in the UK. When can we in India have such access in our public libraries? Please read this short news story put out by BBC http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183 3 February 2014 Last updated at 01:20 - Print <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183?print=true> - Share <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183#> - Facebook <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183#> - Twitter <http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183#> Public libraries get online access to research journalsBy Patrick HowseBBC News, Education reporter [image: Bracknell Library]It is hoped the scheme will increase the use of public libraries Continue reading the main story<http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/education-25981183#story_continues_1>Related Stories - Libraries to store UK web content<http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-22028738> - Web archive goes live but not online<http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-25446913> Hundreds of thousands of research journal articles are to be made available on computers in public libraries. The Access to Research initiative will give the public access to articles on health, biological research, engineering and social sciences for the first time. More than 8,000 journals from around the world are included. It is hoped this will encourage more people to use public libraries. The Publishers Licensing Society (PLS) is behind the scheme. It ensures publishers are paid for the copying of extracts of their publications, including digital copies. Several major publishers have signed up to Access to Research, meaning their material will be available free, but only when viewed by computer terminals in public libraries. The PLS says the move will "strengthen the position" of public libraries at a time when they are "under pressure". "It will have an immediate effect in extending access to the great majority of journals for the benefit of everyone in the country," it adds. The technology involved has already been tested by 10 local authorities in 250 public libraries and the initiative will now be extended throughout the UK, initially for a two-year pilot. 'Global knowledge' The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (Cilip) has warmly welcomed the scheme. "Libraries have always been and should remain a beacon for learning and education," said Darren Smart, from Cilip, but he added that there was a need for further action. "With the right reform of copyright laws to reflect the digital age, and investment in the public library service, small businesses, students, researchers and local communities across the country can get the right support for their information needs." Universities and Science Minister David Willetts said Britain's "excellent science and research base is world-renowned and one of our greatest assets". "With less than 1% of the global population, we produce over 6% of global articles," he said, "but this still means the vast majority of global research is not subject to the UK's open access policy. "This will connect people, including students and small businesses, to a wealth of global knowledge, maximising its impact and value." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KSCLA President's Clarification (FYI)
by Vasanth 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, After the message "Does KSCLA Still exist?" posted in LIS Forum, the Karantaka State College Librarians Association President Dr. Vijay Rajkumar has clarified over a phone that he has either in his personal capacity or as a president of KSCLA in no way associated with FEKLA (Federation of Karnataka Librarians Association). ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation - SRELS
by SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Dear Moderator: Kindly announce the following invitation to the benefit of the lis-forum members. Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science ***** You are cordially invited to the celebratory function of SRELS Journal publishing going Online! Orgnaized Jointly by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science and Informatics (India) Limited, Bangalore Launch of the new journal website by Prof. H.A. Ranganath Former Director of National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) and Former Vice Chancellor of Bangalore University Presided by Prof. K.N. Balasubramanya Murthy Vice Chancellor, PES University Venue MCA Seminar Hall, Prof. M. R. Doreswamy Silver Jubilee Complex, PES University, BSK 3rd Stage, Bangalore 560085 Date & Time: 28th February, 2014,,4:30 pm to 6.30 pm Programme : * Welcome Address - SRELS * Launch of journal website by Prof. H. A. Ranganath, * Presidential Address - Prof. K.N. Balasubramanya Murthy * Address by Mr. N.V. Sathyanarayana, CMD, Informatics * i-Scholar presentation by Informatics * Vote of thanks by Dr. K.N.Prasad, SRELS Please join us for high-tea at 4.30 pm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ARTICLE REQUEST
by janet lobo 25 Feb '14

25 Feb '14

Dear Sir/ Madam, One of our staff need the following Journal article. If it is available in your Library, Please send the article immediately. Spectinamides: a new class of semisynthetic antituberculosis agents that overcome native drug efflux. Richard E Lee & Julian G Hurdle.. et al. Journal Name: Nature Medicine. February 2014; 20(2), p.152-158. Regards, Dr Janet Dotty Lobo LIBRARIAN FR MULLER CENTRAL LIBRARY MANGALORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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