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

Reg: Subscription of E-journal
by ksgimahesh 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, With reference to the above subject We want subscribe *ASTM DIGITAL LIBRARY ONLINE VERSION to our library*. Can any one give me the contact details of the publisher. -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh. Y Assistant Librarian, K.S.School of Engineering & Management, K.S.Group of Institutions, Bangalore-62. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Anna centenary library will be reconstructed into a hospital
by mithun raj 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear collegeues, Read the following thread and COMMENTS FROM READERS in Times of India- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Another-dream-project-of-Ka… Jayalalitha is planning to convert the biggest library in South Asia to a children's hospital. Leaving aside the politics, it is heartening to learn the general public's love for libraries from the comment's section. Most of the people commented aganist such a move. -- Mithun Raj M. Scientific Assistant (Library) Indian Statistical Institute, Chennai Centre Library SETS Building, MGR Knowledge City, CIT Campus Taramani, Chennai- 683110 Mobile: +919379916419 Alt id: librarian.isic(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Regarding AICTE mandatory rule to subscribe to INDEST resources
by nag naga raja 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear professionals AICTE has made a mandatory rule to subscribe INDEST resources and annual addition of books. It is very interesting that AICTE has given formula and format regarding how many faculties are required and what are their essential educational qualification required to occupy the post in engineering colleges. But there is no single word regarding Librarian or library staff is mentioned in the Hand Book 2012-13. This means that institutions can run the library without Librarian and the qualified staff even though they have the collection and e-resources as per the norms. AICTE is making mandatory rule/norms like library should subscribe to six INDEST resources and every year library should add 250 books for each branch etc. If an institution subscribes and adds as per the norms of AICTE, how can users get the good quality service without the qualified and sufficient number of Library staff? If AICTE is not taking any interest, then why private colleges will take steps to improve th! e Library systems and services. In India, AICTE is the only apex body to regulate and control the activities of Technical Education. So, I appeal to the AICTE Library Advisory committee members to take suitable steps and fix certain norms for Library staff, depending on total collection and the services they provide. A.Nagaraja Librarian Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Bangalore -560090 NAGARAJA.A -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Greetings from NewGenLib Open Source.
by shivu Komalapura 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Greetings from NewGenLib Open Source. We have answered some "Frequently asked questions" for you regarding the NewGenLib Adaptation Program ( http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram) Q: Is this software really free? Will there be any hidden costs in using the software in the future? A: NewGenLib is open source under GNU GPL. It is not just free it more than that. Its freedom. You can use the software and also re-distribute it with out any restrictions. There is no restriction on number of users or number of records or anything else. Its HONESTLY free. Q: Is the software complete and comprehensive in terms of functionality and features? A: NewGenLib comprehensively covers all the aspects of Library automation. Its functional modules are Acquisitions, Serials Management, Technical Processing(Cataloguing), Circulation, Web OPAC and Reports. In fact if you compare NewGenLib with all other similar open source software and many commercial software it is more sophisticated both in terms of functionality and technology. Q: Is the software stable? A: NewGenLib is in the market from the year 2004. It is used as a primary ILS(Integrated Library System) in many libraries across the globe. It is highly stable and is becoming more robust every day Q: In the future, What should I do if I find bugs in the software? A: Our bugs database is on-line at http://code.google.com/p/newgenlib/issues/list . Register bugs online and track them. Critical bugs are resolved in less than 48-hours (Working days) and hosted at Nightly builds Q: In the future, What should I do if I have new requirements that must be incorporated in the software? A: NewGenLib development team is doing that hard work for you. We are in continuous interaction with the community (Which includes you) to understand the latest requirements for a library. We are developing and incorporating the new features for you. You can suggest and get new features developed for your library. It is our responsibility and duty to keep the NewGenLib in tune with your requirements. Q: I will be using NewGenLib for my organization's library. What should I do if the software crashes? My work will come to a immediate halt. Who will help me out? A: NewGenLib offers "Emergency services". These services help librarians during critical times and panic times to restore the system with out data loss. We request libraries to take backup at regular intervals. NewGenLib does not charge for this one-to-one emergency service. Just give us a message at http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/content/do-you-need-urgent-help-newgenlib… Q: In the future, What should I do if I want to change the software? A: You can export your whole catalog data into MARC Communication format. This you can import into any other software. Isn't it freedom? If we did not answer any of your concerns please do write to us ( info(a)verussolutions.biz) Looking forward to hear from you. Wishing you a happy library management. Warm regards NewGenLib Open Source Team To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click the link below: http://pub8.bravenet.com/elist/add.php?action=leave&usernum=606868682&email… -- Sincerely K. N Shivakumaraswamy, MLISc,. MPhil., (PhD) Librarian & Head B G S Institute of Technology B G Nagara Contact Number- 9482114199 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Book Enquiry - Rasa Raja Tharangini
by manoj kumar 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear Library professionals, Kindly inform me the availability of the book titled 'Rasa Raja Tharangini' , published in sanskrit, in your library. (Unfortunately i don't have more biblio- details)The book is dealt with medicinal applications of Rasa(Mercury). If it is not available in your library, kindly suggest the possible ways to get the same. with regards *Manoj Kumar P.* Librarian Nehru Arts and Science College Kanhangad Kerala Ph: 09895266543 email: librariannasc(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

National Seminar on ELITE 2011
by Dept. of Library Science MVC 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

National Seminar on Emerging Library and Information TEchnologies-2011 (ELITE 2011) is organized by the Department of Library Science, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, as a part of World Veterinary Year Celebrations-2011, to bring together Library and information science professionals, academician and educationist in the field of Library and Information Science and Knowledge Industry to create awareness about the recent developments on emerging technologies in the field of LIS by presenting papers, discussions, exchange of views and sharing of experiences on various issues related to emerging library and information technologies. *THEME: **E**MERGING **L**IBRARY AND **I**NFORMATION **TE** CHNOLOGIES* *SUB-THEMES* § Emerging Technological Innovations in library management and services § Library 2.0, Library 3.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0 § Enhancing Access: Role of Cataloguing and Metadata § E-learning /Virtual Learning/ Resource-based learning, virtual and independent learning § Technology/Infrastructure/Policy Issues § Role of Social Networking Sites § e-Resources, Library Portals and Gateways § e-Journal Consortia, Resource sharing in the networked digital environment § Digital content management § Open Source Software, Open Access Journals, OAI § Scientometrics, Webometrics, Informetrics and Cybermetrics § Institutional Repositories, Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) § Information Literacy Programmes, Semantic Web, Copyright and IPR issues § e-Publishing, Best practices in modern library services § Community Information Services / Public Libraries § Virtual Reference Service, Marketing Library Services and Products *Call for Papers* Papers on the theme and subthemes enumerated above or any other issue related with the broad theme of the Seminar based on research or practical experience in the field may be submitted for presentation at the Seminar. The contributor can include any other topic falling under the broad gamut of the main theme of Seminar. Case studies will also be accepted. All papers will go through a process of review by a panel of experts and accepted papers will be published in the *Seminar Proceedings with ISBN as per UGC Guidelines*. Only accepted papers will be allowed to be presented during the Seminar. Papers may also be accepted for poster presentation. The papers should not exceed 2500 words and it should contain an abstract of 200 words. The paper in Ms-Word format in A4 size single column and single line space may be sent to the *Organising Secretary, ELITE 2011* by email to *os.elite.2011(a)gmail.com* and *hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in* *on or before 15.11.2011*. *Participants* Library and information science professionals, academicians and researchers in the field of Library and Information Science and Knowledge Industry, Library administrators, policy makers and others interested in the field of Library and Information Technologies.** *Registration* *LIS Professionals* *Non-Residential* *Rs. 1,000/-* *Research Scholars / Students / Retired Staff* *Non-Residential* *Rs. 750/-* *Accommodation (Limited)* *Contact the Organising Secretary* * * *Important Dates* *Submission of full papers with Registration Fee November 15, 2011* *Notification to authors November 21, 2011* *Camera ready paper November 30, 2011* *Conference dates December 09-10, 2011* All LIS professionals are requested to make use of this National Seminar to meet their peers and also to present their papers. A Hearty Welcome to all LIS professionals from the Organizing Committee of ELITE 2011. With regards, -- Dr.G.Rathinasabapathy, Ph.D. Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on ELITE 2011 Department of Library Science Madras Veterinary College Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai - 600 007 Tel.: (044) 25381506 Ext.278, 25388997 Tel/Fax: (044) 25388997 email: hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Fw: Vacancy of Asst.Librarian at Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies, Hyderabad
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

From: Lakshmi, L.V. <zvlakshmi(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: Vacancy of Asst.Librarian at Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies, Hyderabad To: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao" <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, 2 November, 2011, 14:31 Respected Sir/ Moderator of nmlis group, Please post the following message to nmlis group. Thanks and regardsL.V.LakshmiLibrarianAnveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies,Hyderabad. ******************************************************************************************************** Dear professionals, Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies is looking for a Library professional. Qualification and experience: (i). Master degree/ equivalent Diploma in Library and Information Science of a recognised University/ Institute.(ii) one year experience in a reputed Institute/ University Library.(iii) Must have knowledge of computer applications in Library environment If anybody interested ,can mail resumes to Ms.Lakshmi on : anveshilib(a)gmail.com Anveshi Research Centre for Women's studies was founded in 1985 by a small group of women activists, many of whom academics and professionals, that is committed to research, critical reflection and activism that meets the demands of our historical moment. Drawing on our legacy of feminist theory and intervention,Anveshi works at an interdisciplinary location drawing scholars and activists from many fields. The Centre is located in Hyderabad, India. Librarian,Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies,D.D.Colony, Baghamberpet,Hyderabad, 500013 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Article requested
by YASHWANT G KANADE 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Members Could you please arrange to send us the soft copy of the following article? Evaluation of the effects of different extraction methods for main volatile compounds from Bambusa textilis leaves Authors: Galhiane, M.S.; Rissato, S.R.; Dos Reis Pereira, M.A.; De Almeida, M.V.; Da Silva, L.C. Source: Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, Volume 4, Number 3, 2005 , pp. 243-250(8) Publisher: VSP, an imprint of Brill With Warm Regards -- YASHWANT G KANADE Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

International Open Access Week 2011 Celebrated- Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., AMU
by zafar iqbal 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

International Open Access Week 2011 Celebrated “Departments should take initiatives to set up institutional repositories”- Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-charge Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University celebrated International Open Access Week 2011 by conducting a panel discussion on Open Access Movement on 31st Oct. 2011. International Open Access Week, the annual event celebrating the global movement towards Open Access (OA) to research and scholarship, kicked off for the fifth time on Monday, October 24. The panel discussion on Open Access on the auspicious of International Open Access Week was got off with recitation from the Holy Quran. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Programme Coordinator and Chairman of Department gave an introduction about the open access movement and its 5th celebration of International Open Access Week 2011. Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-Charge, M.A Library, AMU inaugurated the panel discussion. During the inaugural speech Prof. Shabahat Husain insisted that all departments in the university should take initiative to congregate the publication of teachers and research scholars of the department and put it on institutional repository on open access mode. He appreciated the efforts made by the Department holding such a wonderful discussion on such a novel theme of the time. For the benefit of larger community, he also demanded to take efforts in the direction of creating repository of the publication of the whole academic staff of the University. He also mentioned the endeavor he had taken to download more than two lakhs e-books in Maulana Azad Library and to inform the faculty members of the University to utilize the opportunity during the e-book fair at free of cost. Before handing over the podium to the discussion, Programme Coordinator and Chairman of the Department Dr. Naushad Ali P.M proudly announced that the Department will soon release an Intuitional repository of publication of teachers of Aligarh Muslim University called “Knowledge Garden”. He further informed that the Department could download more than one hundred e-theses related to library and information field during the fair. The panel discussion aimed to provide a platform to discuss and share different aspects of open access and its issues and challenges in the present era. Dr. Sudharma Haridasan, Associate Professor, took the lead playing the role of moderator of the discussion. The panelists were Mr. Shibu K M, Mr. Mohamed Musthafa K, Mr. Jafar Iqbal, Mr. Sheikh Imran, Mr. Muzamil Mushtaq and Mrs. Shazia Khan of the Department of Library and Information Science. Coordinator Dr. Naushad Ali extended vote of thanks. The program brought to a close with refreshment arranged in the department. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Chairman Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sc. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Centre for the Study of Culture and Society - Membership
by Pavithrabai M S 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear All, It is our privilege to inform you that some of the features of the Membership at the Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore. Our membership has been specially designed to support the researchers and teaching professional members. It gives them access to wide variety of books and online resources from our library. The library holds exhaustive collections around 14000 books, 577 VCDs, 424 DVDs, 502 VHSs, E- resources and subscribing online Database EPW, Sage publications Jstor and Questia. Library collection is continuously renewed based on user needs. Our library provides the document delivery services by mail or Courier. This is a paid Service. Membership Categories and Fee: Per day membership Rs.25/- Week membership Rs. 100/- Monthly membership Rs.300/- Annual membership Rs. 3000/- Fee can be paid by cash/cheque or demand draft in favor of Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore. Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore: http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/Library.nsf/%28docid%29/000000… Please feel free to contact me for clarifications on +91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 We look forward to a positive response in this regard. Regards Pavithrabai M S Librarian -- With Best Regards : Ms. Pavithrabai M S Librarian Centre For the Study Of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Tel ph No:91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 website:www.cscs.res.in Email: pavithrabai(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0