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Vacancy at IIT Roorkee
by vikramraj bhatotia 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Advt. No. IITR/Estt(B)/2774/E-2273/2211 IIT Roorkee invites the applications from suitable candidates for the undermentioned posts in its Central Library. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) - Seven posts (Reserved one for SC, two for ST, three for OBC and one is unreserved) Pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000; Qualification:- Bachelor's degree plus Degree in Library Science with minimum two years experience. Age Limit:-Age not more than 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST category candidates on last date of receipt of applications. For Physically handicapped/Ex-servicemen candidates the relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India rules. The application form may be obtained from Supdt., Estt(B) Section, IIT Roorkee by 16.12.2005 by sending a request with a self addressed and self stamped envelop of 25x11 cm. The last date to submit the complete application form is 23.12.2005. This advertisement may be seen at the institute website www.iitr.ernet.in. Dated : 10"'November 2005 RAJ KUMAR,M.Sc.(Chem.),M.L.I.Sc.,PGDLAN Incahrge cum Assistant Librarian Institute of Technology and Management HUDA Sector-23A, Gurgaon,Haryana-122017 E-mail address: rjkyadav(a)gmail.com rjk78(a)rediffmail.com CELL NO.9899-478-343 Office:91-124-2365811 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Advt. No. I ITR/Es tt (B)/2774/E-2273/2211 IIT Roorkee invites the applications from suitable candidates for the undermentioned posts in its Central Library. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) - Seven posts (Reserved one for SC, two for ST, three for OBC and one is unreserved) Pay scale of Rs. 5000 - 8000; Qualification :- Bachelor's degree plus Degree in Library Science with minimum two years experience. Age Limit :- Age not more than 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST category candidates on last date of receipt of applications. For Physically handicapped/Ex-servicemen candidates the relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India rules. The application form may be obtained from Supdt., Es tt (B) Section, IIT Roorkee by 16.12.2005 by sending a request with a se l f addressed and self stamped envelop of 25x11 cm. The last date to submit the complete application form is 23.12.2005. This advertisement may be seen at the i nstitute website www.iitr.ernet.in. Dated : 10 "' November 2005 RAJ KUMAR,M.Sc.(Chem.),M.L.I.Sc.,PGDLAN Incahrge cum Assistant Librarian Institute of Technology and Management HUDA Sector-23A, Gurgaon,Haryana-122017 E-mail address: rjkyadav(a)gmail.com rjk78(a)rediffmail.com CELL NO.9899-478-343 Office:91-124-2365811 http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=36035/*http://music.yahoo.c… Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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Missing out books
by K A. Sardesai 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Dear forum managers/correspondants, I shall be glad to receive any government or authenticated circular by UGC for the untraceable books during the verification of library collection.Kindly,give the guidelines in this regard and also whether the Librarian is suppposed to pay the financial loss of the organization if the book is costly? Also the more information to support the the Librarian's position. kshipra

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[Dspace-tech] Scholarships available to attend Open Repositories 2006
by Mailing List Manager 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Apologies for cross-posting. Here is an opportunity for people who have setup their institutional repository using DSpace software to present their case at the Open Repositories 2006, Australia. HP is sponsoring two participants from the developing countries. For details see the appended message. With best wishes, - moderator ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:11:26 +1100 From: Scott Yeadon <scott.yeadon(a)anu.edu.au> To: dspace-tech(a)lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Dspace-tech] Scholarships available to attend Open Repositories 2006 **Scholarships available to attend Open Repositories 2006 The Australian Partnership for Sustainable Repositories is pleased to announce that Hewlett-Packard has generously offered to sponsor two participants from developing nations to attend the DSpace Users Group and related events held as part of Open Repositories 2006 in Sydney from the 31st January 2006. The generous scholarships will apply to airfares, accommodation, and conference fees. The purpose of the Hewlett-Packard Scholarships scheme is to make the DSpace User Group accessible to worthy candidates who might not otherwise have been able to attend and present their projects. Applications should be sent to dspace2006(a)apsr.edu.au <mailto:dspace2006@apsr.edu.au> by the 7th of December 2005. Successful applicants will be informed by the 9th of December. Further details are available from the Open Repositories 2006 website at http://apsr.anu.edu.au/Open_Repositories_2006/hewlettpackardscholarships.htm. I would be grateful if you could forward this message to groups or individuals who may be interested. With best wishes, Margaret Henty National Services Program Coordinator Australian Partnership for Sustainable Repositories W. K. Hancock Building (#43) The Australian National University Canberra, ACT, 0200, AUSTRALIA phone (02) 6125 7685 mob. 0404 878 442 http://apsr.anu.edu.au/Open_Repositories_2006/ ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Do you grep through log files for problems? Stop! Download the new AJAX search engine that makes searching your log files as easy as surfing the web. DOWNLOAD SPLUNK! http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_id=7637&alloc_id=16865&op=click _______________________________________________ DSpace-tech mailing list DSpace-tech(a)lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/dspace-tech

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Digitizing what researchers need
by Mailing List Manager 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:55:37 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Digitizing what researchers need JISC and CURL have released a report, Digitisation in the UK: The Case for a UK Framework. Excerpt from the executive summary: In just a handful of years, an enormous amount of richly detailed and flexible digital material has been amassed in the UK as technology has expanded to make it possible: a conservative estimate suggests �130 million of public money has been spent on the creation of digital content since the mid-1990s. Nevertheless, this growth has been as unstructured as it has been phenomenal, and the material has accumulated in the absence of a UK framework for digitisation to advise on content, standards and sustainability, rather than in response to one....Moreover, digital projects have tended to be driven by supply rather than demand, spurred by opportunity instead of actual need. A wealth of material in museums, libraries, archives and journals remains undigitised, despite the pressing need to sustain the momentum, to continue to create resources of increasing value and comprehensiveness for the end user. The very existence of powerful search facilities is changing users' behaviour and expectations. Future digitisation programmes must respond to this and need to be more clearly informed by researchers' needs....In 2005, JISC and the Consortium of University Research Libraries (CURL) commissioned Loughborough University to undertake an in-depth investigation into the current state of digitisation in the UK, and this document draws on its findings....Loughborough's research uncovered deep fragmentation in all components of the digitisation infrastructure: the records of available material, the provision of e-resources for different disciplines, the metadata and standards used, the advisory and support services, the availability of funding, the differing priorities of funders, and variable hosting, delivery and authentication methods. Yet the very interconnectedness of the elements of the digitisation process, where each impacts on the other, makes it both easier and more essential to place them within a framework which can make formal links that resonate across all operations. All shortcomings identified in Loughborough's study can therefore begin to be addressed, from inadequate metadata to lack of collaboration, by uniting the various sectors through a UK framework for digitisation. A UKwide strategy would assist in filling gaps in provision, cut across the efforts of individual funders and digitising organisations, reduce overlaps between support services and assist in the provision, take up and use of resources. Fears that any such 'nationalisation' might stifle local innovation can be allayed by emphasising the flexible nature of the framework we envisage; one which would issue clear guidelines rather than prescriptive demands, which would draw up 'gold standards' to be regularly reviewed. Such a framework, then, should be coordinated and distributed, rather than centralised, and ensure effective networking of expertise across different sectors. Also see the JISC press release (November 24, 2005).

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Re: posting of Best Practices fromat in forum - requested
by Mailing List Manager 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:16:21 +0000 (GMT) From: srinivasa ragavan <maduraiseenoo(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Profesionals, Invitation to College and University Librarians in sharing the best practices in Library and Information Services (LIS NAAC is in the process of identifying best practices (good or healthy practice) of various library operations and to compile a publication with wide consultations, In this regard I request you to give the good /best practices followed in your library in the format attached and the same may please be coomunicated to naac. Invitation to College and University Librarians in sharing the best practices in Library and Information Services (LIS) College and University librarians are requested to compile the best practices implemented in your library in the format given below and send the same to NAAC by 30th December 2005. The NAAC is planning to bring out a publication on best practices in various applications of LIS The practices followed in the following areas of operations may be communicated through e-mail or by post to the address given below. DR. S.SRINIVASA RAGAVAN Librarian, NAAC 2/4, Dr. Rajkuamr Road, Rajaji Nagar P.B.No. 1075, Bangalore � 560010 email. maduraiseenoo(a)yahoo.co.in 1.Management and Administration of Library A. General Polices � Stack Verification Methods � Membership � Resource Mobilization � Photocopy and copyright issues. B. Technical Processing Methods � Classification � Cataloguing � Indexing techniques OPAC � cataloguing facility Processing Time C. Manpower � Skilled/Semi-skilled/Unskilled Staff Training & Professional Involvement, CEP � Staff: Users: Collection ratio Managing the situation with limited staff? D. Facilities Ventilation, Fan, water, toilet facilities, Generator, Property Counter, etc � Notice boards, Sign Boards, Library Statistics, Research cubicles for scholars/teachers � Cleaning and Physical Outlet 2.Collection and Services A. Acquisition methods � Policy on book selection and Collection development � Accessioning methodologies � Periodicals & Peer reviewed journals � Book bank practices � Weeding out polices B. Periodical Section � Policy on selection of periodicals � Maintenance of receipts � Binding procedures � Display methods � User access to current journals � Maintenance of e-journals C. Information Services � Modern/Specialized services Library Networks/Consortia Consultancy, if any 3. Extent of the Use of Services � Use Behavior Promotion Marketability of Information Products User Surveys � User Group 4. Use of Technology A. Computerization � Software and Hardware use (ICT Infrastructure & Know-how) � Compilation of reports, reservation, fine collection, automatic reminder sent � Terminals for user and staff � Updating and Editing of Data � Techno stress Management B. Digital Library Practices/ Initiatives Access to E-Resources; Full text & Secondary periodicals � Access to E-Books; Standards & Codes; Reference Sources � Archives and Digital repositories � Hardware & Software for Digital Libraries The best practices followed in your Library and the resources required, (human and material resources) the ways and means of these practices, the problems faced, the suggestions to overcome the problems etc. are to be indicated briefly. your may also visit naac website http://www.naacindia.org/ to download the format thank you with regards ss ragavan Dr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian National Assessment and Accreditation Council 2/4,Dr.Rajkumar Road P.O.Box no.1075, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore �560010 ,India

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UGC-NET syllabi revision ( Sudhier.K.G.Pillai)
by sudhier k g pillai 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Sir, In recent years there is a sharp decline in the number of students qualifying UGC-NET exam from univty. of Kerala. At the same time the numbers are high in Calict and MG univties.It does'nt mean that the quality of students of our univty is not upto the mark! Many have qualified NET earlier, ie from 1991 onwards. I have qualified it in two different times in Lb. & Inf. Science itself! Recently in an interview for the post of I st gade Libraraian at the Kottayam based college, there were more than 15 candidates applied. There are enough number of NET qualified library professionals are available in the state. Of course, there should be periodic changes in the exam pattern, and in the syllabi .It is ecouraging that UGC itself has constituted a committee in this regards. As professionals, we do'nt try to dilute the NET Exam for getting more aspirants! regards sudhier kg Sir, In recent years there is a sharp decline in the number of students qualifying UGC-NET exam from univty. of Kerala. At the same time the numbers are high in Calict and MG univties.It does'nt mean that the quality of students of our univty is not upto the mark! Many have qualified NET earlier, ie from 1991 onwards. I have qualified it in two different times in Lb. & Inf. Science itself! Recently in an interview for the post of I st gade Libraraian at the Kottayam based college, there were more than 15 candidates applied. There are enough number of NET qualified library professionals are available in the state. Of course, there should be periodic changes in the exam pattern, and in the syllabi .It is ecouraging that UGC itself has constituted a committee in this regards. As professionals, we do'nt try to dilute the NET Exam for getting more aspirants! regards sudhier kg

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Job Opportunity at Gurgaon
by salma 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

HI, There's an immediate requirement for temporary post iecontract for Library Professionals preferably MLISC qualification at Wipro Technologies - Gurgaon Development Centre- Delhi. Interested Candidates can sendin the resume to these mail id's salma.khan(a)wipro.com or theresa.williams(a)wipro.com Rgds ________________________________________________ Salma Khan Sr. Executive Information Services WIPRO Technologies, K-312, 5th block, Kormangala Bangalore - 560095 Phone :91-80-25538470(Direct) 91-80-25538301 Extn : 2571 8062003 (VOIP) 9945109819 (Celll) Fax : 91-80-25538116 Email : salma.khan(a)wipro.com ______________________________________________________ There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. HI, There's an immediate requirement for temporary post iecontract for Library Professionals p referably MLISC qualification at Wipro Technologies - Gurgaon Development Centre- Delhi. Interested Candidates can sendin the resume to these mail id's mailto:salma.khan@wipro.com salma.khan(a)wipro.com or mailto:theresa.williams@wipro.com theresa.williams(a)wipro.com Rgds ________________________________________________ Salma Khan Sr. Executive Information Services WIPRO Technologies, K-312, 5th block, Kormangala Bangalore - 560095 Phone :91-80-25538470(Direct) 91-80-25538301 Extn : 2571 8062003 (VOIP) 9945109819 (Celll) Fax : 91-80-25538116 Email : mailto:salma.khan@wipro.com salma.khan(a)wipro.com ________________________________________________ ______ There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness Confidentiality Notice The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

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foss.in 2005
by rupesh kumar 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Dear All, foss.in, India's biggest free and open source software(FOSS) event is being held at Palace Grounds, Bangalore from 29 Nov - 2 Dec, 2005. For further info and registration, visit http://foss.in/2005/ Regards, RUPESH KUMAR.A. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE BANGALORE UNIVERSITY --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Dear All, foss.in, India's biggest free and open source software(FOSS) event is being held at Palace Grounds, Bangalore from 29 Nov - 2 Dec, 2005. For further info and registration, visit http://foss.in/2005/ Regards, http://www.bub.ac.in/buLogo.jpg RUPESH KUMAR.A. DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE BANGALORE UNIVERSITY http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=36035/*http://music.yahoo.c… Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] UGC NET - LIS
by revan shettar 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

The question raised by Mr.Nair is of concern to all the students and I very much appreciate if some one can make the following recommendations to the board: 1. Markslist to Universities (subjectwise) need to be provided, so that students will know which paper they could not clear, out of three. 2. The result of NET exam should be declared before the advertisement is made for the next exam. Some time the results are declared after paying the fee for the next exam. 3. Some statistics about the results need to be provided. It is importnat to know which Dept ( Uni ) is producing the maximum successful candidates, so that other students will try to glance through the syllabus of such universities. 4. Students need to know What is the minimum passing marks, whether it is fixed or relative grading. Right to Information Act may be applied in this case also thanks I.M.Shettar NET aspirant --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. The question raised by Mr.Nair is of concern to all the students and I very much appreciate if some one can make the following recommendations to the board: 1. Markslist to Universities (subjectwise) need to be provided, so that students will know which paper they could not clear, out of three. 2. The result of NET exam should be declared before the advertisement is made for the next exam. Some time the results are declared after paying the fee for the next exam. 3. Some statistics about the results need to be provided. It is importnat to know which Dept ( Uni ) is producing the maximum successful candidates, so that other students will try to glance through the syllabus of such universities. 4. Students need to know What is the minimum passing marks, whether it is fixed or relative grading. Right to Information Act may be applied in this case also thanks I.M.Shettar NET aspirant http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTFqODRtdXQ4BF9TAzMyOTc1MDIEX3MDOTY2ODgxNj… Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

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Library of Congress to Create World Digital Library
by noufal palliparamban 27 Nov '05

27 Nov '05

Dear friends An exciting news from LC, ..... it is planning on building a World Digital Library (WDL) for use by other libraries around the globe. Billington said the effort would be supported by funds from nonexclusive, public and private partnerships, of which Google co-founder Sergey Brin is the first to donate $3 million towards the World Digital Library's creation For Full text Visit http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6845 Regards Noufal.P.P Indian Institute of Technology --------------------------------- Enjoy this Diwali with Y! India Click here Dear friends An exciting news from LC, ..... it is planning on building a World Digital Library (WDL) for use by other libraries around the globe. Billington said the effort would be supported by funds from nonexclusive, public and private partnerships, of which http://www.google.com/ Google co-founder Sergey Brin is the first to donate $3 million towards the World Digital Library's creation For Full text Visit http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6845 http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6845 Regards Noufal.P.P Indian Institute of Technology Enjoy this Diwali with Y! India http://in.promos.yahoo.com/fabmall/index.html Click here

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