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Fw: formation of Federation of library associations in India
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

On Monday, 15 February 2016, 16:28, Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: Sorry for delay in response as i was out of station. The issues raised by Prof. L Rao. is a heart burning truth and at present condition if i will be given responsibility to restructure the pay scale of library professionals than will never make it more than pay band 3 (PB3) including mine. I always believe we must return back more to the community in lieu of what we are getting from it but my view is our contribution to the society is not up to the mark. Library is a kind of social service but we are focused in our own development without much bother about the real applications of the events we organize like conferences, workshop etc. I am not happy at all when my any of the paper accepted in events because i know it will be accepted, i stopped attending any events as participants/paper presenter since 5/6 years because the platforms are not made for knowledge transfer its only for networking, meeting, enjoying etc. You can check the timings given to participants for presenting the paper and the timing spent on entertainment, inaugural, eating etc and judge the focused area. People are busy in getting projects by making fanciful proposals to the government and it dies without any much output. I agree there is no need of Librarian and other higher position's as i feel more comfortable under the In-chairmanship of any professor and they guided me a lot even though they are non LIS professionals because of which i could do something better for the concern Institute. Do not understand the logic of many associations except event organization as said my Prof. Rao. One best example is NDL projects which must be headed by LIS professional but PI/Co-PI are from computers. If i have to given two reference of great library professional from India than its only one Dr. Ranganathan comes in mind and for second mind does not work Why? LIS professionals must make their mind setup and thinking level similar to the other recognized community like faculty, engineers, doctors etc. We need to change and coordinate at each and every level i believe each one will be benefited but problem is many are lacking the patience of coordination and ethics and i may not be the exception. Only top level LIS professionals can do the same and bring all LIS professionals in one common platform and rest will follow i hope so........ On Fri, 12 Feb 2016 20:59:55 +0530 "Prof. N. Laxman Rao." wrote > greetings from Hyderabad this message may be lengthy, I will be grateful if every one read AND REACT PLEASE I am happy that second Indian Public Library Conference is going to be orgnised by NASSCOM FOUNDATION with the support of the Gates Milindi Foundation, Conferences do help to discuss the status and throw some ideas for improvement of the public libraries. It is a known fact that public libraries are neglected in the country in spite of the fact that 20 States (RRRLF website needs to update in the context of formation of new State of Telangana, which has act) have public library act. The reasons may be many but the status never changing. The National level associations are unable to take up the public library issues. Further, the national associations are only organizing the Annual conference once in a year with the support of some or other organisations /Institutions? There is an urgent need to make the publications of these associations more qualitative rather than accepting every article sent for the conference. The articles are accepted to make either money or improve the attendance? Even we know some of the conference are organised for money making like milch cows? Now many National Associations have come up with their own agenda. Every one conducts the conferences. Now number conferences are being conducted in a big way due to support being given by the UGC or other organisations. RRRLF is being headed by a person who hardly bothers for public library development, Our Telangana Library Association sent a proposal to organise a National conference on public libraries but no response in spite of the fact that I spoke the DG, who happened to be old friend of mine. We have a ministry to look after the public libraries at Central Level but hardly any change comes due to lack of dynamic leadership at various levels. There is also lack of coordination between various organisations to promote the public libraries in the country.It is a known fact that there are no toilets even for women in many public libraries in spite of the fact that Honorable Prime Minister was vociferously pleading for the toilets every where. earlier i pleaded with the Director, NML but his response was not satisfactory. It is a known fact that Canadian Library Association which was formed in 1946 is getting dissolved after it s Annual conference in June 2016 and going to form CANADIAN FEDERATION OF LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS (http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/02/organizations/canadian-library-associa…) A developed country had taken a radical changes to make the library related activity and enhance the facilities and improve the library services. Can we get some lessons with the decision of Canadian Library Association? Now the time had come for cooperated activity among the Associations and do something for the libraries at every level specially for public libraries. We also know the status of university and college libraries is also pathetic. there are many universities in India where the post of librarian is vacant. It is a fact that books will survive in spite the development of digital media. Still we need to take care of the growth of libraries and use the technology for improvement of the libraries which play an important role in KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY. Let all of join together and make an effort to see the growth of libraries, Budding professionals are totally unhappy with many seniors due to the limited support cum sympathy to the libraries. I request the seniors and who bother for teh libraries and think of doing something? During the 2 nd IPLC. some time may be spared to think of plans to enhance / revive library movement in India.Should we think fo formation of federation like Canada or any thing else is possible? It is my sincere submission to all the LIS professional friendsProf Laxman Rao, NagubandiPresident, Telangana Library Association Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataUGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super annuated)formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8)formerly President, Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) and Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science.ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, Ravindra Nagar,Habsiguda HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 094937 01565 and 09573897599 With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com Website: http://mishravk.com/ | Get your own FREE website, FREE domain & FREE mobile app with Company email. | Know More > |

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Request for the articles
by Binod Yadav 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Dear Professionals, Please provide the full text of given articles. 1. Reconstruction of Femur Length from its Fragments <https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=4572318171976319643&btnI…>. RU Babu, R Sadashiv, J Kiran - *Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology*. 2013; 7(2), 168-171. 2. Role of Estimation of Total Length of Femur from its Fragments on Medico-legal Cases <https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=10232078547514893854&btn…>. A Mahajan, APS Batra, J Kaur, BS Khurana - *Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology*. 2011; 9(3) 3. An Osteometric Analysis of Adult Human Femurs <https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=6181982189650209282&btnI…>. A Singh, M Nagar - *Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology*, 2013. 4. Femur length from femoral fragments: Regression equations for fragments of unknown sex- A regional study. *Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology*. 2015, 9 (2). Looking forward to your cooperation. Thanking you in anticipation. -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TISS PGDLIM: Admission Notification
by Anand Dodamani 15 Feb '16

15 Feb '16

Dear All, Greetings. TISS invites applications for admission to Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management (PGDLIM). Last date for submission of application is 10th July, 2016. For more information please visit: http://www.admissions.tiss.edu/ Regards, Anand Dodamani TISS, Mumbai -- 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 Graduate Apprentice in Library science in National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC), Hyderabad
by Deepika Khanna 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

Dear Professionals, Applications are invited for the post of Graduate Apprentice in Library science in National Remote Sensing Centre(NRSC), Hyderabad Qualification: - Bachelor's Degree + First class degree in Library science/Library and Information science. Stipend : - 5000/- Per month Number of posts: 2 Important dates: 15.2.2016 to 6.3.2016 For More details : www.nrsc.gov.in -- Regards, Deepika Khanna Library Assistant -A National Remote Sensing Centre Indian Space Research Organization Dept. of Space; Govt. of India Shadnagar, Solipur Hyderabad-509216(Telangana State) Mobile : 9291368703 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Students' colloquium
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 COLLOQUIM - 4 (2015 2017) Library Automation: A Critical Analysis ABSTRACT Today library automation is by far the most commonly used term to describe the mechanization of library housekeeping operations, such as acquisition, cataloguing, circulation, serial control, etc. using the computers. The aim is to provide an efficient and speedy access to information, reduced cost and improved control and management of library operations. In this colloquium, we will discuss the basics of library housekeeping operations, various modules and the need of automatizing the library operations. We will discuss some of the popular open source (e.g., Koha, NewGenLib, Evergreen and openBiblio) and commercial (e.g., SOUL, Voyager, Libsys, Virtua) software tools along with their comparative analysis. We will also discuss the changing dimensions of library automation and the challenges involved in implementing the automation systems. This colloquium is organized as follows: Introduction : Sagar Gajbe Modules of library operations and functionalities: Shiva Shankar Mahato Library automation systems: trends and standards : Gurrala Srinivas Open source tools and a comparative analysis : Kanu Chakraborty Commercial tools and a comparative analysis : Vandana Changing dimensions of library automation : Alovi Zhimomi Conclusion : Dipanwita Das Date: 17-02-2016 Time: 2 p.m. Venue: DRTC (Room G-21), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited. Coordinator Dr. Biswanath Dutta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bangalore
by Subhodip Bid 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in Central Power Research Institute (CPRI), Bangalore Pay Band: –Rs.5,200-20,200/, with GP Rs.2400/- Qualification: A University degree with Diploma in Library Science Number of Post: 01(UR) Age: 30 years For more details http://www.cpri.in/download.php?file3=Advertisement_01-2016_06-02-16.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KCLA National Conference-Avail Video Conferencing Mode
by jasim s 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

Kerala College Librarians’ Association (KCLA) in association with Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is providing an opportunity through "National Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Library and Information Centres" to ventilate the innovations, courses and best practices which are implemented and succeeded in your library. Those who cannot participate the conference in person can avail interactive video conferencing facility. Professionals who wish to present a paper in the Conference but cannot attend in person or through video conferencing can send their papers to organisers, which will be presented on behalf of them. For both of these options, prospective participants should remit registration fees of Rs. 1000. There will be cash prizes for the significant innovations and best practices. Participants can avail duty leave. More information at http://kcla2016.weebly.com/ Important dates: Last date of registration and receiving presentations: February 17, 2016 Conference dates: 18, 19, 20 February 2016 Venue: Marian College, Kuttikkanam P.O., Peermade, Idukki District, Kerala-685531 Registration can be done online at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ro2Y3BFBsfNSfiM377_hdNF0IbmLPYYclmZ4iFIO8_… Looking forward to meet you at Kuttikkanam on 18th February 2016, Team KCLA Jasimudeen s Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for JLICT, Vol 5, No1 (January to June 2016) ISSN: 2278 –3482
by Dr Mange Ram 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

Call for Papers for JLICT, Vol 5, No1 (January to June 2016) ISSN: 2278 –3482 The Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) ISSN: 2278 –3482 is a peer-reviewed journal (half yearly) is published by editorial board of JLICT. Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish: • Original articles in basic and applied research • Case studies • Critical reviews, surveys. We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: jlict2012(a)gmail.com Format for Submission the papers: Font: times new roman, Size: 12 and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economics (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian year book 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats .abs.gov.au /ausstats/subscriber.nsf /0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf *The article may be send to the following e-mail address only upto 10th April 2016 only jlict2012(a)gmail.com Editor in Chief Dr. P. P. Rawat, ,Chief Librarian (Retd), SGPGI, Lucknow (UP) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Undifferentiated Personal Names in RDA Cataloging
by Salman Haider 14 Feb '16

14 Feb '16

*Undifferentiated Personal Names in RDA Cataloging <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2014/02/undifferentiated-p…>* http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2014/02/undifferentiated-p… Undifferentiated Personal Names in Resource Description and Access (RDA) Cataloging Rules: guidelines, best practices, and examples *Contents of the new RDA Blog <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com> post:* - What is a Name Authority Record for Person - What is an undifferentiated Name Authority Record - What is the latest best practice on undifferentiated Name Authority Record - Maintenance of existing undifferentiated records - Examples of maintenance of undifferentiated Name Authority Records - RDA attributes to create a unique authorized access point for the person being established - Questions and Answers *Read now complete article:* http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2014/02/undifferentiated-p… *Salman Haider* Librarian (Cataloging) https://plus.google.com/+salmanhaider https://www.facebook.com/salmanhaiderauthor https://twitter.com/metadataexpert -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Making IRs work
by Subbiah Arunachalam 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

Here is a book on institutional repositories and it is open access. < http://www.against-the-grain.com/2016/02/atg-book-of-the-week-making-instit… > Happy reading. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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