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Kendriya Vidyalays to implement New Library Policy and Procedure Manual 2013
by faisal sl 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Dear All, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is the premier organization in School Education sector in the country administering1094 schools (Kendriya Vidyalayas) and catering more than 11 lakh students (as on 31.01.2013). Since its inception in 1963, Libraries have been given with utmost importance and been considered as integral for the academic excellence of the learners and teachers. In 2011, a national level Committee was formed to assess the status of KV Libraries and to revise the existing Library Policy, to integrate it with the dynamically changing learning environments. The objective was to redesign the entire KV Library System and set new standards and guidelines. Suggestions were invited from all stakeholders including library professionals, administrators and Associations. Meetings were held at different levels. The Members visited many reputed school libraries. They studied the situation in other countries and went through their school library standards and manuals. It was found that, although all KVs having own libraries, physical and intellectual (collection) status varies. After careful deliberations, the Committee brought out a draft proposal in 2012 and that was circulated among all Kendriya Vidyalayas around the country. The suggestions and comments received were considered during the final preparation of the Policy. The document consists of two parts (i) Library Policy and (ii) Procedure Manual. The chapters include (i) Resources (ii) Staffing (iii) Library Management (iii) Library Services and Activities and (vi) Monitoring and Evaluation. The Appendices include Annual Library Activity Plan (ALAP), Model Library Furniture Designs, Suggested Periodicals, Librarians' Diary, etc. The need of recruiting a Library Assistant was stated in the proposal with all details including his/her qualifications and duties and responsibilities. The Committee also proposed to rename the Librarians as TGT(LIS) to bring them into the academic stream and status. There are many more changes in the document to take KV Libraries into global level. KVS has approved the new Library Policy and to recruit Library Assistants in big schools. The renaming of Librarians as TGT (LIS) has also been considered and will be finalized soon. We hope that the New Library Policy and Procedure Manual will reshape the Library scenario in KVs and will set an example for other school systems. At this juncture, on behalf of all KV Librarians and as a Member of the Committee, I would like to appreciate Kendriya Vidyalya Sangathan to take this bold step and congratulate all KV Librarians who shared their time and efforts to make this venture a great success. The Members of KV Librarians Network ( http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/) deserve special appreciation. I also thank AIKVTA and other professional bodies to support our cause. This was a team effort and all credit goes to KV Librarians around the country. Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 KV Librarians' Network http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps http://libraryjunction.net http://faceabook.info http://librarysocialconnect.wordpress.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] KV's New Lib. Policy and Procedure Manual 2013, Best Ex. for UGC to Follow
by Ishwar Goudar 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Dear Professionals, Let us congratulate KVS, its authorities and members of the committee concerned and other KV Librarians, specfically Mr. Faisal, who took lot of interest and initiative in bringing out " New Library Policy and Procedures 2013 for KV Schools. This has put all KV Libraries in proper perspective including adoption of ICT for services, status of Librarian, additional staff, good collection building, appropriate furniture and other infrastructure, evaluation of performance, stoppage of unnecessary harassment of librarins, etc. They also conduct high quality Refresher Cources for Librarians by KVS Regional Centres. I had opportunity of addressing this group twice at Mysore. I was really impressed with the program and some of the initiatives they have taken. Some of them want to pursue PhD. Good luck for all those who take further steps in this matter. I hope all KV Librarians take the advantage of these developments and provide quality services for the benefit of school children, who's demands are increasing especially due their prelearnt ICT skills and bring good name to the profession. *UGC and Univ. Librarians May Take a Note:* The KVS has set an example for others, especially many Universities in the country, thousands degree colleges and PU colleges to follow the suit. The UGC should take an initiative in this matter and form a committee (I don't know whether such committee was set up earlier, and if there was one what is the outcome) consisting of: 4-5 Univ Librarians, who have excelled in thier career and have been successful in reshaping their libraries; 1-2 VCs; Director Inflibnet; Administartive and Finance Heads of UGC; 1-2 outside librarians from CSIR and DRDO as they have broughout similar Manual already with Vice Chairman of UGC as its Chairman. This is required as many university libraries are in bad shape due to various reasons like scarcity of staff including nonavailabilty of Univ Librarian, paucity of funds and infrastructure, apathy of management, disinterest of Library staff both towards service and equipmping themselves with ICT skills, step motherly treatment in terms of service conditions, etc. Regards, ---------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Ex. Visiting Professor and Library Adviser Mysore University Library University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE - 570 006 Ex Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com On Fri, Feb 14, 2014 at 10:21 AM, faisal sl <slfaizal(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) is the premier organization in > School Education sector in the country administering1094 schools > (Kendriya Vidyalayas) and catering more than 11 lakh students (as on > 31.01.2013). Since its inception in 1963, Libraries have been given > with utmost importance and been considered as integral for the > academic excellence of the learners and teachers. > > In 2011, a national level Committee was formed to assess the status of > KV Libraries and to revise the existing Library Policy, to integrate > it with the dynamically changing learning environments. The objective > was to redesign the entire KV Library System and set new standards and > guidelines. Suggestions were invited from all stakeholders including > library professionals, administrators and Associations. Meetings were > held at different levels. The Members visited many reputed school > libraries. They studied the situation in other countries and went > through their school library standards and manuals. > > It was found that, although all KVs having own libraries, physical and > intellectual (collection) status varies. After careful deliberations, > the Committee brought out a draft proposal in 2012 and that was > circulated among all Kendriya Vidyalayas around the country. The > suggestions and comments received were considered during the final > preparation of the Policy. The document consists of two parts (i) > Library Policy and (ii) Procedure Manual. The chapters include (i) > Resources (ii) Staffing (iii) Library Management (iii) Library > Services and Activities and (vi) Monitoring and Evaluation. The > Appendices include Annual Library Activity Plan (ALAP), Model Library > Furniture Designs, Suggested Periodicals, Librarians' Diary, etc. > > The need of recruiting a Library Assistant was stated in the proposal > with all details including his/her qualifications and duties and > responsibilities. The Committee also proposed to rename the Librarians > as TGT(LIS) to bring them into the academic stream and status. There > are many more changes in the document to take KV Libraries into global > level. > > KVS has approved the new Library Policy and to recruit Library > Assistants in big schools. The renaming of Librarians as TGT (LIS) has > also been considered and will be finalized soon. We hope that the New > Library Policy and Procedure Manual will reshape the Library scenario > in KVs and will set an example for other school systems. > > At this juncture, on behalf of all KV Librarians and as a Member of > the Committee, I would like to appreciate Kendriya Vidyalya Sangathan > to take this bold step and congratulate all KV Librarians who shared > their time and efforts to make this venture a great success. The > Members of KV Librarians Network ( http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/) > deserve special appreciation. I also thank AIKVTA and other > professional bodies to support our cause. > > This was a team effort and all credit goes to KV Librarians around the country. > > Thanks and regards > > > > S.L.Faisal > Librarian > Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom > http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com > Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 > Kerala, India > Ph.09447699724 > > > KV Librarians' Network > http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps > > http://libraryjunction.net > http://faceabook.info > http://librarysocialconnect.wordpress.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > _______________________________________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement - Workshop on Designing & Management of Web Based Library Services
by Mailing List Admin 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:19:18 +0530 From: jiban(a)isical.ac.in Dear Colleagues, Library, Documentation & Information Science Division of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) will be organizing a five-day Workshop on Designing and Management of Web Based Library Services to be held at DLIS, Mizoram University, Aizawl during 11-15 March 2014. The Workshop is an initiative under the aegis of North-East Development Programme of the Institute. Therefore, the LIS professionals representing various organizations at the North-Eastern Region of India may submit their registration. There will be no registration fee, but the number of participants will be limited to a maximum of 25 (only) on first-come-first-served basis. However, travel expenses, free accommodation, etc. will be provided to the registered participants. Completed registration form must be submitted to the Joint Convener on or before 4 March 2014. A scanned copy of the registration form (duly completed) may be send to: <rkn05(a)rediffmail.com> and CC to: <isilibworkshop(a)gmail.com> The Workshop will be a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practices. Interactive sessions with eminent experts will be a great experience, a perfect blend of educational and practical learning. More detail about the registration is available in the Information Brochure (attached in PDF). Regards Jiban K. Pal Library Documentation & Info. Science Division Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata - 700108, West Bengal., India. URL: http://www.isical.ac.in/~jiban

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Academic Torrents
by Mailing List Admin 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:59:12 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> An interesting and useful development: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/technology/academic-torrents-offers-ne… All researchers in India can take advantage of Academic Torrents. Arun

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Nisarg Mitra starts 'library on wheels'
by noufal＠tatamotors.com 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Dear colleagues: An interesting initiative by Nisarg Mitra, NGO , to nurture science reading habit among students. Hope you may also like to read. KOLHAPUR: Nisarg Mitra, a city-based non-governmental organization (NGO), has started a 'library on wheels' campaign to inculcate the habit of reading science-related books among schoolchildren. The NGO will not only involve schools but also students, parents and school going autrickshaws. Since last week, around 40 autorickshaw drivers were approached to participate in this campaign. Over 70 schools in the city and adjoining areas have also been requested to be a part of the campaign. The aim is to create awareness about the environment, health and science among the school kids below 14 years of age. The NGO has received a good response to the campaign so far. Anil Chougule, the coordinator of Nisarg Mitra, said, "Our aim is to promote the habit of reading science among children. We have approached schools and are also involving autorickshaw drivers ferrying schoolchildren. We requested drivers to find out how many children in their rickshaws are interested in reading books during the commute to school. We received a response from 40 drivers, after which we distributed a set of 10 books to each rickshaw for 15 days without any rent." The NGO has requested schools to select 10 children, who want to read books related to the environment and science. It received a response from 50 city-based schools and 20 schools from the adjoining areas. "We have distributed a set of books to these schools. Along with the books, we also distributed a questionnaire for the children. They can also who participate in a residence camp for science awareness by solving a question paper. The winning 30 students can attend the camp," Chougule said. The basic concept of the NGO is to create awareness about environment, health and science among the school-going kids of age group below 14 years. It has requested the school-rickshaw drivers in the city, to help them reach the children and has received a good response so far. "Our idea was to enhance science reading habit in the children. We are working on the two fronts. At one end, we are involving autorickshaw drivers who transport school children and secondly we have approached schools. We requested drivers to find out how many children in their rickshaws are interested to read books during travel to school. We have received response from 40 drivers and then we distributed a set of 10 books to each rickshaw for 15 days without any rent," said Anil Chougule, coordinator of Nisarg Mitra. The NGO also approached schools and requested them to select 10 children from the premises who want to read books related to environment and science, resulting in response from 50 city-based schools and 20 schools from the adjoined areas. "We have distributed same set of books to the schools. Along with the books, we have also distributed a questionnaire to the children. After book reading those who want to participate in a residence camp for science awareness, will be asked to solve the paper. Winning 30 student entries will be entitled to the camp," Chougule added. Nisarg Mitra has started the drive to celebrate science month and targeting to reach over 700 children to promote the science. The books were selected by the experts and the questionnaire was prepared by the three science teachers. Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-02-11/kolhapur/47234311 _1_autorickshaw-drivers-science-awareness-books Noufal.PP Library & Information Services Management Training Centre Tata Motors Jamshedpur Mob:09234607094 LP:0657 6693633 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "This e-Mail may contain proprietary and confidential information and is sentfor the intended recipient(s) only. If, by an addressing or transmission error,this mail has been misdirected to you, you are requested to delete this mailimmediately. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail message,contents or its attachment(s) other than by its intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. Any opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily of the organization. Before opening attachment(s), please scan for viruses." ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nine-year-old UK girl reads 364 books in seven months
by Jayadev P Hiremath 16 Feb '14

16 Feb '14

LONDON: A nine-year-old voracious reader in the UK has managed to read an incredible 364 books in just seven months. Faith, of Ashley, Cheshire, shuns TV and computer games, preferring to settle down with a Roald Dahl<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Roald-Dahl>or Harry Potter <http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Harry-Potter>. Faith developed her love for books at an early age after she was encouraged to read more by teachers at her primary school, 'the 'Daily Express' reported. "Faith says reading is just as stimulating as TV or computer games because you have to use your imagination rather than let the screen conjure it up for you," said Faith's mother, Lauren. "I mostly like books with animals or magic or adventures in them. But my life is not all about books," Faith said. "I do four hours of gymnastics every week, do karate classes, play netball and I'm learning to play the drums," she said. -- Thanks and regards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jayadev P. Hiremath University Librarian Karnataka State Law University Navanagar, Hubli - 580 001 Tel : +91 836 2222901 Fax : +91 836 2323151 Mob. +91 9886080147 Website : http://www.kslu.ac.in/ E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Status of Librarians
by jharavu 15 Feb '14

15 Feb '14

I have been following with interest the threads of postings on the status of librarians. I would like to raise a few fundamental issues. The problem of status seems very specific to Indian librarians. From my experience overseas, this does not seem to be an issue at all. 1. Status to a profession is something that is *given* by a society or community based on the usefulness of the professionals to that society or community; status is not *demanded*. 2. Each profession, vocation, or calling has a distinct role to play in society. The conception that some people are more equal than others, have a higher status or a better status, is an unfortunate distortion, an egocentric distortion that some of us propagate to give it legitimacy. 3. Another unfortunate definition of status that most of us have is that of the salaries we earn. We would all definitely like to earn good salaries and we should strive to make them at par with similar professions to ensure that the same caliber people are available to do justice to the profession. But, just because someone earns less than another no one needs to relate that to status. A mother or grandmother in a family may earn nothing at all, but if she is doing a wonderful job running the home, she will attract status. Good nurses in hospitals are regarded as indispensable because doctors cannot do without them. This even if they earn less than doctors. 4. Good teachers are put on a pedestal by students and their families and very often are remembered by them for life and even helped in ways that money cannot compensate. *A teacher's status arises from what she gives and not what she gets**.* I would again reiterate that every profession should have its status and the right salaries. Sometimes this does not happen. But it will not get corrected just by demanding for it. We need to sow the seeds for it and make it happen. 5. If librarians feel that they don’t have the status they deserve, I think they need to do some serious introspection. I would urge my library friends to ask themselves these questions: How useful have I been today to a student? What can I do to make myself more useful. Are my services relevant to the community today, or am I doing these because they have been done for so many years? When was the last time that I interacted with a faculty member? Do I know what topics are being taught in the various subjects of? Have I found out if the books being bought are useful, and if so how? These are only a few of the questions. There are many more such questions that I am sure you can think of. 6. I think that librarians in India do not interact with their users effectively and regularly. One of the serious problems is the general lack of good communication skills by librarians in India. This alone puts them at a great disadvantage. We are too much involved in the nitty gritty of librarianship (or library science) and not enough with those who need services. 7. One rather obvious symptom of the inferiority complex of librarians is seen in the number of Fetschrifts of librarians. As soon as a librarian retires, his/her junior colleagues take upon themselves to ask for contributions to a Fetschrift. A friendly publisher comes forward to sponsor or publish it. The articles are not necessarily of much value. I wonder, why we seek such satisfaction and recognition. The work you leave behind, the colleagues to whom you provide leadership, the users who remember you is adequate according to me. I wrote a case study for our book on Teaching Library Management using Case Studies. The story is a hypothetical one of how a librarian asking for status was guided by a professor and the actions that the librarian did to raise the status of the library and hence also his status. Though the story is hypothetical, I believe it is not beyond the possible. L J Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extension of date for submission of papers - National seminar at Bijapur
by Prahalad G Tadasad 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam Owing to the request of fellow professionals and LIS research scholars, the date for submission of full paper for the national seminar on Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research to be held on 6-7 March 2014 at Karnataka State Women's University Bijapur has been extended from 15th February as indicated below *Last date for submission of full paper : 20th February 2014* *Last date for showing interest to submit the paper through mail: 18th February 2014* For more information : pls contact Dr P G Tadasad Organizing Secretary at digitalshift2014(a)gmail.com Thanking you -- Dr P G Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University Librarian (I/C) Special Officer Development Cell Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Bijapur 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(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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Applications are invited for the post of Librarian by DPS, Whitefield and Mysore Road.
by Sri Ramchandra Madar 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Applications are invited for the post of Librarian by Delhi Public School, Whitefield & New Delhi Public School Mysore Road ( west Bangalore), 1) Post: Librarian. 2) Qualification: BLISc with experience in setting up library and passionate about books. 3) Interested applicant can send in their resume along with a recent photograph within 07 days (On / before18-02-2014) by email / by post. 4) Please indicate the position and branch applied to in the "subject" field of your email. 5) E-Mail: dpswhitefield(a)gmail.com / info(a)dpswestblr.com. 6) If you are sending the resume by post, kindly superscribe the envelope with the position and branch applied for, addressed to, Delhi Public School, Whitefield Survey No.123. Mallasndra Village, Hoskote Taluk, Bangalore - 560 066. & Delhi Public School, Mysore Road ( west Bangalore), Survey No. 41, K.Golahalli Village, Kengeri Hobli, Off Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 074. Source: The Times Of India, Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Page. 17. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra Madar ( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Hennur - Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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No doubt librarians are teachers in schools, colleges and universities and scientists in research institutions
by Dr. A.T. Francis 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Library Professionals, Let me reiterate my views on librarians. No doubt librarians are teachers in schools, colleges and universities and scientists in research institutions. They should teach students as well as teachers and do research along with other scientists. Then only students and teachers can do quality education and research. Indirect teaching of all related subjects though libraries is the main task of the libraries and librarians. To effectively do the academic process of teaching, learning and research, it requires class room teaching also by the librarians. All agricultural universities in India is handling a course, named: Library and Information Service (0+1 Credit) for their PG and PhD courses from about 40 years back as insisted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR, the regulatory body in agriculture similar to UGC in other subjects).Central, Navodhaya and CBSESchools are best example that their librarians are teachers and now they are planning to re-designate the librarians as TGT/PGT. All Govt. of India and Govt.of Kerala research institutions designated librarians as teachers/scientists. Unfortunately, many authorities in India also in Kerala are trying to de-link teaching/research from libraries. This is an anti-social move to be curbed at any cost. We have the primary responsibility to educate the political and administrative authorities about the important role to be played by libraries and librarians. Otherwise the national investment on education and research will be in futile. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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