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Re: [LIS-Forum] Are we really publishing scholarly and peer reviewed Journals in LIS?
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 10 Aug '14

10 Aug '14

I agree with the views of Anil, Vinod and Rajesh. But it is not the LIS to be blamed alone. This is a practice in all fileds, especially in India. I would like to bring attention to a major issue that India is facing due to this kind of "publish anywhere" syndrome. Currently, the world of scientific research presents a different and ever-changing landscape. The scientific output of the nations is tracked based on the indexed publications. The concepts of “quality in research”, “reviewed research” and “reviewed publications” are discussed widely and we understand that only reviewed and indexed research pieces qualify for the ratings and rankings of Universities and Institutions worldwide. It becomes essential to bring a large number of ‘reviewed’ research papers from Indian institutions, not only just to keep a good "global ranking", but also to ensure a high level scholarly environment in the country. As a yardstick to measure the research contributions and research impact of individuals, research publications reflect the character of the innovative research, and it is critically looked by agencies and institutions in deciding funding, tenures, promotion and other related activities. In nutshell, the publications indexed in the databases such as Scopus and ISI Web of Science are considered in the global level, where a large number of Indian papers are not accepted in ranked journals and many researchers do not gain an understanding of producing better content. Publishing the papers in peer-reviewed and internationally indexed journals by Indians is increasingly important, which will increase researchers’ index and wide acceptance and academic profiling. This is also very important for the ranking of the institutions and the country at global level. According to Thomson Reuter’s analysts, the rise of China in the internationally influential journal literature indexed by Thomson Reuters ISI—in terms of share of world output—is the most significant event in the structure of scientific research in the past 30 years. In 1983, China produced just 6 percent of articles in the Science Citation Index (Web of Science). Now, China produces some 13 percent of the literature, second only to the United States at 29 percent. (Source: Research fronts 2013: 100 Top-Ranked Specialties in the Sciences and Social Sciences, Thomson Reuters, April 2013). This is also can be validated by from another Citation database, Elsevier’s Scopus Citation Database. Librarians have a major role in creating awareness among young faculty, researchers to address research publication process, global research network, optimization of research publication, structuring of research publications, review and indexing process, methods of generating good publications, demonstration of global indexing databases, research networks and other citation and evaluation metrics. Hope UGC will consider this important factor in their forthcoming reformation under Prof. Hari Gautham and include research and faculty evaluations based on quality of research and publications. The views in this notes are purely personal. ---------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Manager, Library Research & Reference, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, -------------------- Dear Anil You have hit the nail. It requires lot of guts to criticize in this profession as everyone knows to everyone and equation of their relations is very much important for them. I appreciate your view and look it towards healthy discussion. I don't know about what other professionals think. It could be complete opposite from my view as well. With best regards Rajesh Chandrakar ----------------------------- On Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:52 AM, Anil Singh <dr.anilsingh5 at gmail.com> wrote: When I check my e-mail account, I observe that on an average I receive one request in a week to send a paper for a particular LIS Journal. It seems that there is mushrooming of LIS Journals. In India it is very easy to start a journal. Just register the Journal with RNI (Registrar of Newspaper/Magazine in India), constitute a dummy editorial board, get the ISSN from NISCAIR and journal is ready to be launched. In LIS there are approximately 80 journals. There is also no restriction to make the journal National or International, it depends on us. After the implementation of API/PBAS by UGC for evaluation of performance of faculty & librarians for career advancement and recruitment, a trend has emerged in the last five years to start an in-house journal within the organization, or by individual association and NGOs to get articles published at any cost, simply to meet their scores for promotion/recruitment. By December 2009, there were 7425 journals registered in India in all areas as per ISSN register whereas this number reached 16161 in 2013. In many Indian universities, for the selection process the journals are classified into national & international for allotting the marks whereas they should have been classified as "Indian" or "Foreign" Journals. It has been seen that many times journal having word "International" is treated as foreign publication and it got more marks. Therefore, most of these journals started with "International Journal of ........" A new trend has also started to take the handling charges from the authors who want to publish their paper/article. It seems that authors are able to get anything published that is in type form without refereeing or revision. Here nobody will reject the paper. Such paid journals have become a booming business in India but this trend has tarnished the standard of research journals in LIS. An influential person can get his or her paper published easily, whether it has any novelty or not. People with little experience in a editing and reviewing become Chief Editor and Expert Referees. There are instances when heads of the department tend to insert their names in most of the papers, communicated from their department. Here, the main point is that if somebody publishes his/her paper in LIS journals like IASLIC Bulletin, SRELS Journal of Information Management, Annals of Library and Information Studies etc. and another person publishes in "International Journal of XYZ" published from India, then who will get more point as per the UGC rule. Can we compare the standard of above mentioned journals with any other so called International Journal published from India? Therefore, we should have a strict code for Academic and Research Journals and it may be prepared by ISSN giving agency i.e., NISCAIR. It is also necessary that, while evaluating the quality of publications, emphasis should be given to those publications which are indexed and cited by international databases like SCOPUS, Web of Knowledge etc. Feedback and comments are welcome. Anil Singh NCERT Library New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum at 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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Fw: [NMLIS] Fwd: Re: Google SCholar
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 10 Aug '14

10 Aug '14

Apart from the structures or behind the screen technology of databases/search engines, I am trying to provide another dimension (purely user's so Librarian's too). For a user, which one is more important for literature review and for research institutions? Just an article index/database or a citation index/database? As we know, article databases usually allow us to search and find journal literature (now many of them includes book chapters, theses and many OA documents). These were introduced by aggregators or compiled by individual libraries, especially when we were in 100% print based. When the scenario changed to online, the records provide direct hyperlinks to articles. Then we have online indices/databases (Web of Science/Web of Knowledge, Scopus etc) and search engines (Google Scholar) that provide the citation details of articles, in addition to direct links, enabling us to gauge the influence and impact of that work, plus links to related articles and cross references. Citation indices/databases are used for a "comprehensive literature search/review", where the quality of your references is important for your assignment/paper/thesis. In addition to the literature search and the bibliometric/scientometric studies (individual performance analyses metrics carried out by using Citation index/database), recently Institutions started using them to measure the impact of their research and evaluating their programs/staff/funding etc. There are tools developed (Incites, Research-In-View, Scival, PURE etc) based on these databse/indexes. I also understand that these tools will also be utilizing new altmetrics components (like how many times articles downloaded, shared on social networking, news medias etc) . So my question is, having subscribed to just an article database (whatever the coverage be) is not going to serve the purpose of a researcher (literature review) or a new generation institution (research evaluation). As librarians, it is time to rethink, and do not miss the chance to get in to institutional wide efforts, with appropriate tools. We have to come out of the shadows of just "information retrieval" to a broader scope of "information analysis", "research impact analysis". Who else can do this for an organisation? Just my thought, many people will have different opinions. We have to move out of vendor defined tools, and look forward to user/institutions wanted tools....if we need to redefine ourselves. ---------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Manager, Library Research & Reference, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Gulzar Sahab´s take on Books and Computer: Keynote speech and Panel Discussion on “Books and Tablets” at Bangalore
by Kulkarni, Sheshagiri 09 Aug '14

09 Aug '14

Dear Members and KALA TEAM, I thought I will share Gulzar Sahab´s Shayari - Kitabein on Books and Computer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tEBHmsx2Pjw Best regards, Sheshagiri Kulkarni ________________________________________ Von: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]" im Auftrag von "Ra jendra Babu [hrajendra.babu(a)gmail.com] Gesendet: Donnerstag, 7. August 2014 12:20 An: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Betreff: [LIS-Forum] Keynote speech and Panel Discussion on “Books and Tablets” at Bangalore, organized by KALA on 12th August, 4.00pm at RRI, Bangalore.. Dear Members Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Raman Research Institute (RRI), and Informatics India Ltd., Bangalore Cordially invites you to the keynote speech and Panel discussion on the theme “Books & Tablets” – to commemorate the 122nd birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan and to celebrate Librarian’s Day P R O G R A M M E D E T A I L S D A T E: Tuesday 12th August, 2014 T I M E: 4.00pm to 7.30pm followed by Dinner V E N U E: Raman Research Institute (RRI), Near Mekhri Circle, C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar. Bangalore - 80, INDIA PROGRAMME CHAIR: Prof. V G Talwar, President, KALA and Vice Chancellor, REVA University, Bangalore. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Prof. Shalini R Urs, Executive Director, ISiM, University of Mysore, Mysore. Launch of SRELS Journal of Information Management's "50 Years of Archives" Online by Prof I K Ravichandra Rao, Visiting Scientist, Centre for knowledge analytics and ontological engineering, PESIT, Bangalore. Release of KALA Silver Jubilee Logo by President, KALA PANEL DISCUSSION on “Books & Tablets” Books are critical and tablets are a niche! Today’s niche ‘gadgets’ or ‘tablets’ are changing the usage patterns and behaviors of readers. On the other side, the world has witnessed how the web and associated technologies have transformed the publishing industry – including book publishing… Come and participate in the programme to know more about eBooks & tablets and the ways to adapt tablets in library and information centers. Following are the experts sharing the dais to debate and discuss about Books and Tablets... Dr. I R N Goudar, Visiting Professor cum Library Adviser, Bangalore University Library (Moderator) Dr. Satish Tiwary, Head, Intellectual Property, Airbus, India (Reader perspective) Mr. Haja Sheriff, Co-Founder & Partner at Prost Innovation Labs, Former Country Director Kobo Inc, (Industry Perspective) Mr. Ananda T Byrappa, Global Leader, Knowledge Center, GE John F Technology Center (LIS Perspective) Mr. Arnab Pal, Research Fellow, Raman Research Institute (Student Perspective) For more details & to download the Librarian’s day poster visit KALA website @ http://kalaonline.com/ Registration is open to all and its FREE Warm regards Team KALA --------- RSVP: Dr. B M Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O Bangalore - 560 080 Ph:+91-9480836045 E-mail: meera(a)rri.res.in * Please consider your environmental responsibilities before printing this e-mail * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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30 Most Impressive University Business School Libraries
by Sandeep Bhavsar 09 Aug '14

09 Aug '14

Respected All http://www.businessresearchguide.com/30-most-impressive-university-business… Business school can be challenging, and business school libraries are among the key resources available to students in meeting the challenge. In recent years, many of these libraries have reinvented themselves to incorporate online and other digital media alongside traditional print holdings. Though there are surely more than thirty impressive business libraries amongst U.S. business schools, the schools in this list are exceptional, and were selected based on the following characteristics. - Size and Variety of Selections — Each library on this list has a collection of more than 50,000 print volumes, and at least some digital resources and databases. Those libraries with an extended collection — meaning books are available from other libraries at the University, or from a nationwide interlibrary loan program — have also been noted. - Additional Services — While most libraries offer basic services such as book check out, interlibrary loans, and printing and copying, the libraries on this list offer additional services valuable to a business student or researcher. - Associations and Reputation — Many of the libraries on this list belong to the nation’s top business schools. In many cases, these programs are more willing and able to provide students with unique collections, more in-depth services, and higher-quality study spaces and materials. - Special Features — In putting together this list, libraries with notable features such as impressive architecture, public access, and accessibility were also considered. http://www.businessresearchguide.com/30-most-impressive-university-business… -- * Regards * *Sandeep BhavsarLibrarian,* *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 website*: www.welingkar.org <http://www.welingkar.org/>* 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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Librarian's Day: Creative Poster - Download for Display
by Ishwar Goudar 09 Aug '14

09 Aug '14

Dear Professionals, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) has created a creative poster to commemorate the 122nd birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan and to celebrate Librarians Day. While the arrangements have been to distribute these posters through some collection points / persons, it would be nice if you can take a printout of the Poster preferably using a colour printer and display on your notice boards to spread the message "Jog your minds ........ Use Libraries". The Poster is available for download from the KALA website: http://kalaonline.com/ *KALA-LIBRARIANS’ DAY Poster Distribution/Collection Points* Dr. S. Hosamani Director, Department of Public Libraries 4th Floor, Vishweshwaraiah Main Towers Ambedkar Road, Bangalopre 560001 E-mail: sshosamani5454(a)gmail.com Mob: 9448595196 Mr. Govinda Reddy K V Chief Librarian, High Court of Karnataka Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore - 560 001 Email: gk46345(a)gmail.com Mob: 9845015717 Dr. I R N Goudar Visiting Professor cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library Gnana Bharathi Campus, Bangalore - 560 056 E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Mob: 9611165781 Anand Byrappa Whitney Knowledge Centre GE India Technology Centre Plot #122, Export Promotion Industrial Park, Phase 2 Hoodi Village, Whitefield Road, Bangalore - 560 066 Email: anand.byrappa(a)gmail.com Mob: 9845027250 Dr. B M Meera Librarian, Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar Bangalore - 560 080 E-mail: meera(a)rri.res.in Mob: 9844519180 Dr. Sunil M V Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Road, Siddarthanagar Post Mysore - 570 011 E-mail: sunilmv(a)sdmimd.ac.in Mob: 9986439832 Dr. K. N. Prasad Executive Director Sharada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar 560010 Bangalore 560010 E-mail: kadaba.n.prasad(a)gmail.com Mob: 9880529534 Regards - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, Gnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560056, India - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Books and Tablets: A Panel Discussion and Librarians' Day Celebrations
by Ishwar Goudar 08 Aug '14

08 Aug '14

Dear Professionals, Panel Discussion: Books and Tablets Celebration of Librarians' Day Release of 50 years Online Archive of SRELS Journal of Inf. Management Organisers: Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Raman Research Institute (RRI), Sharada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) and Informatics India Ltd., Bangalore P R O G R A M M E D E T A I L S D A T E: Tuesday 12th August, 2014 T I M E: 4.00pm to 7.30pm followed by Dinner V E N U E: Raman Research Institute (RRI), Near Mekhri Circle, C. V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar. Bangalore - 80 PROGRAMME CHAIR: Prof. V G Talwar, President, KALA and Vice Chancellor, REVA University, Bangalore. KEYNOTE SPEAKER: Prof. Shalini R Urs, Executive Director, ISiM, University of Mysore, Mysore. Launch of 50 years Online Archive of SRELS Journal of Information Management: Prof I K Ravichandra Rao, Visiting Scientist, Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering, PESIT, Bangalore. Release of KALA Silver Jubilee Logo by President, KALA PANEL DISCUSSION on “Books & Tablets” Dr. I R N Goudar, Visiting Professor cum Library Adviser, Bangalore University Library (Moderator) Dr. Satish Tiwary, Head, Intellectual Property, Airbus, India (Reader Perspective) Mr. Haja Sheriff, Co-Founder & Partner at Prost Innovation Labs, Former Country Director Kobo Inc, (Industry Perspective) Mr. Ananda T Byrappa, Global Leader, Knowledge Center, GE John F Technology Center (LIS Perspective) Mr. Arnab Pal, Research Fellow, Raman Research Institute (Student Perspective) YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED. For more details visit KALA website @ http://kalaonline.com/ Please download the beautifully designed Librarians' day poster from this site and display on Notice Boards. Regards, Team KALA --------- RSVP: Dr. B M Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O Bangalore - 560 080 Ph:+91-9480836045 E-mail: meera(a)rri.res.in ----------------------- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, Gnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560056, India - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. S.R. Ranganathan Birth Anniversary Special Lecture at DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 08 Aug '14

08 Aug '14

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 59 CORDIAL INVITATION Professor S.R Ranganathan Birth anniversary (122nd) Special Lecture On "Open Data and Open Data Policies" By Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi Librarian Indian Institute of Public Administration Indraprastha Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi-110002 On Tuesday, 12th August 2014 at 3: 30 pm. At Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Professor and Head, DRTC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Assistant Librarian at Yuvakshetra Institue of Management studies, Palakkad, Kerala
by Vimal Kumar V. 08 Aug '14

08 Aug '14

Post: Assistant Librarian/Library Assistant Qualification required: 1. 1st Class in BLISc/MLISc + Experience 2. Computer Knowledge. The selection will be based on practical test and interview. Candidates Preferable From Palakkad District. Application: apply immediately with your CV and photograph Address: The Director, Yuvakshetra Institue of management studies Ezhakadu P.O, Mundur Palakkad, Pin :678631 Phone: 04912846426, 9400012368 Email: yuvakshetrta(a)gmail.com Website:www.yuvakshetra.org Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Which Way for Public Libraries in India?
by Vasanth 07 Aug '14

07 Aug '14

Dear Sir/Madam, There is an interesting article has appeared in the current issue of Economic and Political Weekly (EPW) on public libraries titled "Which Way for Public Libraries in India? by Chitralekha of JNU. Very interesting piece which talks about the importance of public libraries and its sustenance for strengthening the democracy. Full text can be accessed at: http://www.epw.in/commentary/which-way-public-libraries-india.html ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: A study on the suitability and applicability of KOHA open source (KOHA OSS) for academic library services.
by Prasanth M.P. 07 Aug '14

07 Aug '14

Dear Professional friend, Thank you very much for taking time out for this survey. This study is being carried out as part of a research paper. This survey would help me understand your opinions about koha software. The survey wouldn't take more than five minutes to complete. I assure you that the study is being carried out purely for academic reasons and that the findings would be kept confidential. If you have trouble viewing or submitting this form, you can fill it out online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17RDy9XTXKA-Ly07-WjC1XF3kQR_Tb-OOHLpQ0BFTlm… A study on the suitability and applicability of KOHA open source (KOHA OSS) for academic library services. This is not a commercial initiative and feel free to enter details of Koha in your library. This survey is used for academic purposes only. *Required [image: Captionless Image] Institution/Library Name * Institution Address Library Type * University College School Public Library Other Which Library Software you are using currently? * If using Koha,which year Koha was installed? * Which Koha version now using? * - 3.16.x - 3.14.x - 3.12.x - 3.10.x - 3.8.x - 3.6.x/ any other older versions Previous library automation system,if any? Reason for moving to Koha? How you know about Koha and how suggested to install in your library? Who helped to customize and install Koha in your Library? Have you faced any issues with Koha so far If so please mention. Have you incurred any cost for Koha Implementation / customization etc. if yes please specify What are the main advantages/strengths of Koha? (Please select all that apply) - Software customization - Reliable - Relevance - Easy to use - Free software/Value for money - Independence from vendors and suppliers - Koha community support - Other What are the main disadvantages/weaknesses of Koha? (Please select all that apply) - Lack of security - Unreliable - Not user friendly - Difficult to customize - Not suitable for large institution - Lack of on line support - Other How to rate present Koha version? - Fair - Good - Very Good - Excellent Contact email Never submit passwords through Google Forms. Powered by [image: Google Forms] This content is neither created nor endorsed by Google. Report Abuse <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/17RDy9XTXKA-Ly07-WjC1XF3kQR_Tb-OOHLpQ0BFTlm…> - Terms of Service <http://www.google.com/accounts/TOS> - Additional Terms <http://www.google.com/google-d-s/terms.html> -- ****** *Thanks & Regards :-Prasanth M.* *P.* *Librarian* Chinmaya Institute of Technology Kannur,Kerala www.chintech.org/library Mob:9961858865 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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