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LIS Profession Heading Towards Parasitic Status
by N.S. Harinarayana 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Dear Professionals, Greetings! This is a rejoinder to Dr. IRN Gowdar's comment on MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Celebrations. MyDLIS is in the festive mood which it rightly deserves. It is the second only LIS School in Karnataka which has completed 50 years of fruitful existence. The Golden Jubilee celebrations commenced last year on 24th June 2014. Throughout the year MyDLIS is actively engaged itself to celebrate and share our joy with alumni and other well wishers. The culmination of these activities will be in the form of Golden Jubilee Summit and International Conference during June 18-20, 2015. There is a Meet and Greet program for alumni on morning of 18th June exclusively for MyDLIS alumni. Hurry Up! Register yourselves for the events! The preparations are in full swing. And a lot of help is pouring in. As a matter of fact, we are receiving the pleasantries and greetings from many people, even from unexpected corners. The overwhelming support and encouragement have humbled many of us. I am bit surprised by the timing of the views aired by Dr. Gowdar, let alone its tone and tenor. The criticism of Dr. Gowdar about non-inclusion of LIS professionals proved null and void going by the arguments put forth by Dr. Vasanth in earlier postings in LIS-FORUM. As Dr. Vasnath observed some of the invited speakers either work in or closely associated with iSchools - the next generation LIS Schools. A few other invitee speakers in the list work in the areas that are alienated with LIS. In the interest of being precise, I am withholding myself from being giving the details. The second line of argument by Dr. Gowdar is that many of the invited speakers are from other fields. After all LIS profession boomed in India only after the efforts of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan - a mathematician! It needs to be emphasised here that the Golden Jubilee Summit is multi-disciplinary by design. It has been declared in the brochure in unequivocal terms. Let me quote from the Summit's brochure. 'The Golden Jubilee Summit will bring academics from across wide spectrum of multidisciplinary field of INFORMATION SCIENCES to connect the dots of principles, processes and paradigms of information that have shaped the field and offer a preview of the future boundaries of information and its science, technology and management'. Hence, MyDLIS has rightly invited the luminaries from other fields. MyDLIS has the prerogative of deciding what it wants to do to celebrate the Golden Jubilee. The third line of argument, in a very subtle way, by Dr. Gowdar is that MyDLIS has ignored the Indian LIS speakers. As already explained, Golden Jubilee is a year-long celebration for MyDLIS. Every month MyDLIS had special lectures from eminent LIS speakers from India. So far there were nine such lectures in this series. Details can be had from the Chairperson of MyDLIS. Secondly, the grand finale program is a twin-event. Golden Jubilee Summit along with International Conference forms the extravaganza event. For the International Conference eminent librarians, scholars, teachers from LIS field in India are invited as speakers, chairpersons of the sessions, and for other roles in the event. It is thus, unfair, to infer that MyDLIS has ignored LIS speakers. The number of such invitees goes beyond 35 in number. MyDLIS has also invited the Presidents of all the Library Associations in Karnataka as guest delegates. This gesture itself shows the kind of love and respect MyDLIS has for LIS profession. Dr. Gowdar alleges that he tends to feel that MyDLIS has not produced persons of eminence in LIS. This is not only unwarranted but also disparaging comment. It may not take much time to answer this comment. Dr. P.Y. Rajendra Kumar, the current Director General of National Library of India is our alumnus. The most successful information entrepreneur Sri N.V. Sathya Narayana is graduated from MyDLIS. The most revered Prof. V.G. Talawar - the first ever Vice-Chancellor from LIS field in India - is a MyDLIS faculty. For fear of being too long listing all the names, I would just say that MyDLIS has produced professionals who have occupied the pivotal positions in many organizations and universities. MyDLIS probably is the only LIS department in India which could attract research and development projects worth many crores. MyDLIS is the first ever LIS department in Karnataka to start two-year MILSc programme which was followed by others eventually. More than 70 PhDs are from MyDLIS. It is one of the very few SAP departments in India. Likewise, there are many achievements. In the nutshell, we are proud to be alumni of MyDLIS which has given us more than what we could expect. It is the time for fun, enjoyment and prosperity for MyDLIS. Let us make the event a grand success. Long live MyDLIS! -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Priyamwada Joshi Awarded Ph D Degree
by Sandeep Bhavsar 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Dear All Please join me to congratulate our *Respected Teacher Priyamwada Joshi*, Dept of Library and Information Science, Joshi Bedekar College, Thane, Mumbai who has been awarded with Ph. D. Degree in Library and Information Science by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune on 1st June 2015. She has completed her research work under the guidance of Dr. S. N. Singh. Her topic of Research was "Organization and Dissemination of traditional Knowledge with Special reference to Viral Diseases in Maharashtra, lndia,” -- Warm Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Godfathers or Ghost writers
by Ram Harsha 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Godfathers or Ghost writers Dear professionals I condemn on sharing an authorship in articles or any kind of publication with students, research scholar/ colleagues who have put zero efforts in making an article. Professors, librarians and many others experts are courteous enough to be involved in this activity. Why I am feeling bad for it is that Master degree dissertations are turning to be an articles. here students will put a lot of efforts mentally and physically to complete dissertation, as soon as the dissertation is completed the ghost writers will be born to the same articles, when the article is made a scholar who has worked hard for preparing dissertation may not get an authorship or sometimes he/she may be the last author. Scholar may also become mirthless when another person name who is not concerned in any way is put in his/her work. So here is my sincere obsecration to all professionals who are writing paper for the career betterment of their colleagues/students to stop this activity. Let us be faithful in producing genuine researcher. Please never and ever help any slacker to be an author in any publications. If you really want to help your students or colleague to grow in their line of career, impart your knowledge but kindly do not share authorship with any slacker because it may affect on genuine researcher. Sometimes No. of articles published may be effectual factor in getting a job. According to the guidelines given by UGC, academic performance of any professionals will be assessed based on APIs. That's the No of publication they make. So, Just for the sake of getting points fake authors are produced by our professionals. I personally feel that APIs shouldn't be assessed based on number of publications therefore Impact factor of Journals in which the publications are made, citation and H-index only these factors has to be considered for constituting API score but unfortunately we can't do anything for the UGC's decision in this regard. Another shameful thing is that many journals are headed with editorial board but they don't even bother about the quality of articles. Without having a look at the paper they just publish as they receive from the authors. Sorry to point out that even if u put any vulgar word in a paper they don't even identify it and publish the paper in their journal. It can be a simple example of how the editorial board is failed to care for papers. Seeing this I have really become dumbfounded and don't know what these so called editors are doing. Eventually I would like to tell my feelings on our great Godfathers or Ghost writers that I am really not happy and feeling comfortable with these kinds of happenings in our field. For me it's really a matter of shame and I considered it as an offense. With regards- Kodandarama Library Project Assistant Manasagangothri, Mysore -- 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 at IGIDR, Mumbai, for a temporary vacancy in the library.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, is looking for suitable candidate for a temporary post of 'Library Assistant / Trainee', on contract basis. Name of the post : Library Assistant / Trainee Number of post: 1 Age : 26 years as on June 1, 2015 Qualification : M.L.I.Sc (55% and above) Experience : 0- 6 months Salary : Rs.l4OOO/- pm (Consolidated; all inclusive) Period of appointment : 8 months Venue & Date for interview : IGIDR (Admin. Conference) on June 16, 2015, at 2.00 pm Candidates who like attend the interview are required bring their resume, mentioning two references, and all the original testimonials (starting from lOth standard) with a set of photocopy. Candidates shall attend the interview at their own expense. Those selected are expected join for duty by July 1, 2015. Thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Research Methods and Technical Writing in Information Studies - reminder
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

From: "SRELS" <srels.bangalore(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, June 2, 2015 12:16 pm Workshop on Research Methods and Technical Writing in Information Studies (15-16 June 2015) Organized by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) in association with Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering (EAnOE), PES University About the Workshop There are nearly 100 universities in the country that are offering doctoral programmes in Information Studies. Although each one of the researchers actually works on a different research question, there are many common problems that most of the researchers face. The quality of a piece of research is a function of the quality of data, the data analysis tools employed and the way the research outcome is presented. Some of the questions that most researchers face are: - How does one go about selecting a research problem? - What is a hypothesis? How to formulate hypotheses? - What are the most appropriate methods for data collection and the relevant statistical tools / tests for data analysis? How to decide on the appropriate instrument for data collection and how to design one? How to analyze and present data? How to interpret data? - What is technical writing and what are the components of a good technical report / theses? How to present ideas in technical writing? Objectives of the Workshop The workshop aims at answering the questions stated above. The workshop faculty is drawn from a pool of eminent professors who have long and rich experience both as researchers in their own individual capacity and as research supervisors at the Ph.D. level. The workshop methodology will employ case studies to illustrate and explain in addition to lectures supplemented by slides and discussions. Venue of the Workshop: PES University, 100 ft Ring Road, Banashankari, III Stage, Bangalore 560 085 Workshop Fee: Rs. 2000/- for full-time Ph.D. students and Rs. 2500/- for those who are employed; Participants will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transport. Tea and lunch will be served. The fee should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft / Cheque (payable at Bangalore) drawn in favour of "Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science" and mailed along with details of name & address, E-mail ID and contact number to: K.N. Prasad The Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 Phone 080-23305109; E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in<mailto:srels@dataone.in>

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Need of Article
by YASHWANT G KANADE 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear Members, One of our scientist need the following article. please arrange so send the soft copy. Thrombosis: A Major Contributor to Global Disease Burden.Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2014;34:2363-2371 Please, let me know if you can arrange the full text PDF of this article FOC. With thanks & regards, William -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / LIBRARIAN Library and Information Sciences 1st Floor, B Wing Division of Biological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BENGALURU - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in; ceslib(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in Phone: 080-22932786 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on RE-DEFINING THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN INDIAN CULTURE AND MODERN SOCIETY, MLSU, Udaipur
by Shriram Pandey 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

National Seminar on RE-DEFINING THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN INDIAN CULTURE AND MODERN SOCIETY Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi July 30-31, 2015 Under joint auspices of Library, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur In Association with Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare, Ghaziabad Venue: Library, Mohanlal Sukhadia University (NAAC accredited A Grade University) Udaipur-313 001, Rajasthan Website: www.mlsu.ac.in E-mail: libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com Organising Secretary Dr. P.S. Rajput Asstt. Librarian, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313 001, India Phone: 0294-2413955 (M) +91 96 366 76 451 E-mail: libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com THE THEME The Contemporary modern Indian society, an information society with distinct culture within the society groups is not static infact its culture changes from time to time. The new inventions in the area of Information Technology have changed the face of society radically. One of the key elements that is crutial to democratic information development is open access to information. And libraries quench the users desire for information, data, knowledge and indirectly culture also. This seminar is an attempt to bring forth all the concerns, innovative ideas and strategies of LIS professionals and managers that aim to make Indian libraries the most promising place. Rediscover the Indian in you in relation with being a part of library that preserves rich heritage of Indian culture. Give feathers to innovative ideas and re-define the strategic role of libraries in Indian culture and modern society" in this digital era. This major theme is further divided into sub-themes as detailed below: · Preservation of literature on Indian culture · Content creation and collection development · Social and cultural networks · IPR, copyright issues · Total Quality Management and Marketing · Open Access Movement and ICT enabled technologies · Indian Manuscripts and digital projects for heritage · Automation, Knowledge Management & Human Resource Management · Change Management, Leadership and Communication · IR, OSS and Data mining · Mobile, RFID, digital image and Web technologies for modern society · Information seeking behavior, Internet based resources and services. How to Submit Paper Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited from students, researchers, academicians, LIS professional, managers and interested IT professionals. You are requested to submit an electronic copy of the full-length paper in English at libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com on or before July 05, 2015. Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans between 2500-3000 words in length including tables, diagrams, etc. Text should be printed in Times New Roman with font size 12, typed in 1.5 spaces. Text should be typed in A4 paper with standard margins (2.54 cm in all four sides). Also, each paper should contain an abstract, upto maximum ten keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references. The paper should also contain the author(s) name, title, organization, address, telephone, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the APA Style only. All papers submitted shall be subjected to blind review by a technical committee. Based on paper evaluation report, paper shall be accepted for publication/presentation and Best written and Best presented Paper Award respectively in below categories each. Best Paper Award (A) For academician, professionals etc. (B) For Student/Research scholars Important dates 05 July 2015 : Last date for submission of paper 15 July 2015 : Last date for Registration About MLSU Mohanlal Sukhadia University at Udaipur, Rajasthan (India) is a UGC recognized multi-faculty affiliating state university established by an Act in the year 1962 to cater the needs of higher education in Southern Rajasthan. The University has 33 departments under four constituent colleges. The university has more than 193 affiliated colleges with an enrollment of about 1.8 lakh students. As a mark of respect in the memory of late Sri Mohanlal Sukhadia the architect of modern Rajasthan, the university was renamed as Mohanlal Sukhadia University in 1984. MLSU, Library The University Library was constituted in 1962 and the Extension Library of the University of Rajasthan working in the Udaipur was merged into it in 1966. The College Libraries were created gradually with the establishment of the Colleges. In 1987 the Rajasthan Agricultural University was spilt up from the University and all the College Libraries of Agricultural wing became the part of the Rajasthan Agricultural University. This library is member of INFLIBNET and DELNET, New Delhi, which has recently developed its WebPages. Readers can access our library record on the SUNET. The library also provides all possible information through Internet required by the research scholars. It is an e-library for browsing and accessing e-resources. It has recently been renovated and is now under CCTV Surveillance. About ISST Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare (ISST) was established in 2009 with a mission to build a globally accepted intellectual potential among the youths, academicians and researchers. ISST's vision is to become one of the leading organizations, whose training programs and publications are globally accepted. To give pace to its working, ISST undertakes aids, co-coordinates, and augments research in various enumerated subjects of Sciences, Engineering, Management & Social Sciences. It organizes Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Training Programs and Audio-visual programs for the students, academicians and working professionals. The society publishes various journals in the field of Science, Engineering & Social Sciences and bestows honorary membership, prizes and awards to recognize people who have made exceptionally remarkable contributions in their respective fields. In the past, ISST has collaborated with various National & International organizations for more efficient functioning and fulfillment of its aims and achieving a milestone in its respective domain. As on today 250 Institutes including IITs, NITs, Central/State Universities/Affiliated Colleges, Govt./Private Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and many subscription agencies have faith in ISST and subscribe its Journal(s). UDAIPUR The city of lakes, Udaipur is a beautiful city situated in the lap of Aravalli Range of Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the world and subsequently, also known as the "Venice of East". Udaipur has been capital of Mewar for centuries. It is the land of lake side scenic sights, hilltop fortesses, and luxuriant gardens with fountains. The surrounding Udaipur has many attractions such as world famous Jaisamand lake (50K.M.), Kumbhalgarh Fort (85K.M.), Ranakpur Jain Temple (90K.M.), Nathdwara (48K.M.) and Chittorgarh (105K.M.). The climate of Udaipur is very pleasant in the month of July. The temperature varies between "25-30 Degree Celsius". Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged for delegates from July 29 (6 PM) to July 31, 2015 (10 PM) for only who confirm and remit the full fees up to July 10, 2015. The accommodation will be provided in university guest house, hostels and economy hotels as per availability. Registration fees has to be sent along with Registration form. Registration fees include two breakfasts, tea/coffee, two lunches, one dinner, conference kit with proceeding, and opportunity to participate in the conference. Payment: Payment should be made through demand draft or at par multicity cheques to be drawn in favour of "ORG SEC RE DEF STRA ROLE OF LIICAMS" payable at Udaipur, or directly deposited to ICICI Bank A/c No. 6 9 3 9 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 6, IFSC Code I C I C 0 0 0 6 9 3 9. Send a scanned copy of counter foil of deposit slip. No spot registrations shall be accepted. Know details of the Seminar, please visit : http://www.mlsu.ac.in/upload/203_Conf%20Brochure%20MLSU%20Udaipur%2030-31%2… -- 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 ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಸೀನು 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Respected Madam.....It would be appreciable if you could serve the following articles.... The Portable Madrasa: Print, publics, and the authority of the Deobandi `ulama BRANNON D. INGRAM Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 845-871 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000097, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Oct 2013 Between qanungos and clerks: the cultural and service worlds of Hindustan's pensmen, c. 1750–1850 HAYDEN BELLENOIT Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 872-910 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000218, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Apr 2014 Madrasa Reforms and Islamic Modernism in Bangladesh MASOODA BANO Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 911-939 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X12000790, Published online by Cambridge University Press 07 Oct 2013 The Case of Ayesha, Muslim ‘Courts’, and the Rule of Law: Some ethnographic lessons for legal theory JEFFREY A. REDDING Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 940-985 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000024, Published online by Cambridge University Press 13 Feb 2014 Women of ‘Ill Repute’: Ethics and Urdu literature in colonial India SARAH WAHEED Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 986-1023 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000048, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Apr 2014 Throwing Snowballs in France: Muslim sipahis of the Indian Army and Sheikh Ahmad's dream, 1915–1918 GAJENDRA SINGH Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 1024-1067 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000188, Published online by Cambridge University Press 13 Feb 2014 Shari'at and Muslim community in colonial Punjab, 1865–1885 ROBERT IVERMEE Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 1068-1095 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000164, Published online by Cambridge University Press 22 Apr 2013 Sex, Bricks and Mortar: Constructing Class in a Central Indian Steel Town JONATHAN PARRY Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1242-1275 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X1400002X, Published online by Cambridge University Press 08 Apr 2014 Sons of Soil, Sons of Steel: Autochthony, Descent and the Class Concept in Industrial India ANDREW SANCHEZ and CHRISTIAN STRÜMPELL Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1276-1301 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X14000213, Published online by Cambridge University Press 14 May 2014 Entrapped Entrepreneurship: Labour contractors in the South Indian garment industry GEERT DE NEVE Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1302-1333 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000747, Published online by Cambridge University Press 03 Mar 2014 An ‘Expanded’ Class Perspective: Bringing capitalism down to earth in the changing political lives of Adivasi workers in Kerala LUISA STEUR Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1334-1357 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X14000407, Published online by Cambridge University Press 01 Jul 2014 ‘Yeh azaadi jhooti hai!’: The shaping of the opposition in the first year of the Congress raj SHALINI SHARMA Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1358-1388 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000693, Published online by Cambridge University Press 05 Dec 2013 -- @*...,With Regards* *Srinivas, K* *ISEC, Bangalore-560072.* *Email: srinivasamlisc(a)gmail.com <srinivasamlisc(a)gmail.com>* *Mobile: 9900644214* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hearty Congratulations to Respected Satya Ranjan Dey, Head-ICAST, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore
by Shankar Nadoor 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Respected Sir, On this Achievement, We wish You Hearty Congratulations, May Your Life Always Shower With Such Great Success and Happiness. Thanks & Regards Shankar Nadoor MSRIT,Bangalore-54 https://sites.google.com/site/shankarnadoor/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCY
by Shaikh.S. Simee 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear All, There a vacancy for the post of the librarian in The Somaiya School Vidyavihar, who ever is interested kindly mail your resume to simee(a)somaiya.edu and leena.k(a)somaiya.edu. thanks -- You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years And get pats on the back as you pass But your final reward will be heartache and tears If you've cheated the man in the glass -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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