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Open Source Options | Library Systems Landscape- Report 2014
by nikesh 12 May '14

12 May '14

Dear Colleagues, This is a very good article appeared in Library Journalregarding the status of Open Source ILS system with a write up of much anticipated open source Library system KUALI OLE ( http://www.kuali.org/ole ) Open Source Options | Library Systems Landscape By Matt Enis <http://www.thedigitalshift.com/author/menis/> http://www.thedigitalshift.com/2014/04/ils/open-source-options-library-syst… *OPEN SOURCE LIBRARY SYSTEMS- KUALI OLE MAKES AN ENTRANCE * This year will see the much--anticipated entry of the Kuali Open Library Environment (OLE) into the market. This next-generation system is organized into four separate modules, including acquisitions, cataloging and records maintenance, circulation, and systems integration, a module that will facilitate Kuali OLE's internal integration, as well as integration with other campus enterprise systems, such as financial, identity, and learning systems. Kuali OLE is a "community source" project, which differs from open source in that initially the software was controlled by a coalition of research libraries that agreed to contribute to the project in exchange for input regarding its development in the earliest stages. Those libraries include Indiana University, Bloomington; University of Maryland, College Park; Lehigh University, Bethlehem, PA; University of Chicago; University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia; University of Michigan, Ann Arbor; Duke University, Durham, NC; North Carolina State University, Raleigh; Bloomsbury Colleges at the University of London; Villanova University, PA; and a consortium of university libraries in Florida. Project funding has included contributions from several of these libraries, along with grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the most recent of which was for $882,000 to Indiana University in March. Kuali OLE 1.0 was released in November 2013 under an open source Educational Community License. This release will allow early adopters to review installation requirements and begin mapping data from their current ILS. Version 1.5.0 was released in February and offers all of the necessary functionality for full implementation, although critical bug fixes are still being addressed. The University of Chicago and Lehigh will be the first to go live with the system in its 1.5 iteration and are aiming for summer 2014. Thanks NIKESH NARAYANAN 08130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Systems Report 2014- Marshall Breeding's article on Discovery Service and other Library Systems
by nikesh 12 May '14

12 May '14

Reports on Discovery Services http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/article/library-systems-report-2014 The genre of web-scale discovery services has seen vigorous development and competition since about 2009. These products rely on a massive centralized index populated by the universe of content products to which libraries subscribe, open access materials, and local resources such as those managed through its ILS. Major products include ProQuest Summon, Primo and Primo Central from Ex Libris, EBSCO Discovery Service, and OCLC's WorldCat Local. EBSCO currently stands as the front-runner, with a long lead of 5,612 library subscribers to EDS. OCLC reports 1,717 libraries with access to WorldCat Local, though a smaller number use it as their primary discovery interface. Ex Libris has licensed Primo to 1,407 libraries, and ProQuest reports 673 libraries using Summon. Improvements to EDS implemented in 2013 include a major initiative to incorporate subject indexing of more than 10,000 open access journals. EBSCO provides EDS subscribers with details of its algorithms for determining relevancy of search results and gives libraries control over the priority of links presented to users. The company devotes substantial resources to EDS, reporting that more than 330 of the company's 420 developers are involved with the product's ongoing development. This figure greatly exceeds the development capacity of any other company covered in this report. ProQuest announced version 2.0 of Summon midyear 2013, offering a variety of enhancements to the user interface deployed on a new technology platform. The new interface adds a third column dedicated to additional tools and resources relevant to the search query, such as scholar profiles, topic explorer, best bets, and database recommendations. Ex Libris released Primo version 4.5 with new features such as virtual browsing by call number, improvements in date searching, and faster search performance. Additional capabilities in the OPAC via Primo address issues that arise as libraries retire their legacy online catalogs, such as when they implement products like Alma that depend entirely on a discovery interface. OCLC announced a new product, WorldCat Discovery Services, as the successor to both WorldCat Local and its FirstSearch service. Based on a new technology platform and new interface design, WorldCat Discovery Services will be phased in for both current WorldCat Local sites and FirstSearch subscribers, with final switchover toward the end of 2015. *Nikesh Narayanan* Mobile: +918130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dubai Public Library is FREE for Senior Citizens now
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 10 May '14

10 May '14

Long ago I tried in vain with British Library Group to offer similar free (subsidized) membership for our senior citizens. Could not convince the authorities. ----> PVM Elderly initiative turns new page with Dubai library services Free membership and priority access to books for senior citizens as part of wider Thuker programme By Faisal Masudi, Staff Reporter May 9, 2014 Dubai: Senior citizens of Dubai have been granted complimentary public library membership as part of wider privileges for the elderly. Emiratis aged over 60 can receive free membership and priority services to all eight Dubai Public Library (DPL) branches. DPL started offering the privileges last month as part of the Thuker (Balance) initiative of the Community and Development Authority (CDA). CDA and its partners in the initiative aim to acknowledge and reward senior citizens for their contribution to Dubai’s development. DPL is also offering them a free pick-and-drop service for books and priority in borrowing books. Thuker is held under the patronage of Shaikh Mansour Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum. A senior citizen said the initiative has encouraged him to read more on a daily basis. Mohammad Abdullah, 63, said the Thuker card “provides a variety of services and discount on products. I’ve received a great deal of support from the government entities which are providing a wide range of services at international standards. “One important value-added privilege I receive is the access to the services of [DPL] in which I now enjoy spending my free time in reading, as I know that daily reading strengthens my memory and stabilises my mood.” He added: “I hope that the list of the service providers registered with this CDA card gets broadened to have more authorities and companies from all over the country.” Established around five decades ago, DPL recently came under the ownership of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority. Abdul Rahman Ebrahim, head of DPL, said: “Dubai Public Library is committed to giving back to the community through an array of year-round initiatives that engage and inspire love for the written word. “Through our participation in CDA’s Thuker initiative, we are honouring those individuals who have played a role in defining the city’s history.” He added: “Senior citizens account for a fair share of the [library users] ratio... [They] tend to lean more towards books on history, biographies of our visionary leadership and narratives that speak about Dubai and the UAE.” Ebrahim said the initiative will allow them to “skip the line, per se.” He explained that Thuker “derives its name from the Arabic word for balance and serves as a metaphor to reach out to the entire spectrum of community members.” The libraries are located in Al Twar, Al Mankhool, Hor Al Anz, Al Safa, Al Rashidiya, Al Ras, Umm Suqeim and Hatta. ============= Dr P Vyasamoorthy President: Society for Serving Seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of 4 Project Assistants & 2 Library Trainees
by Arup Raychaudhury 10 May '14

10 May '14

A walk-in interview will be conducted on 26 May 2014 at 1.00 A.M. for recruitment of the following positions on purely temporary basis in the Library of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata 1. Two Project Assistants for the project entitled Digital Preservation and Conservation of Rare Documents. 2. Two Project Assistants for Rearrangement of book collections and updating online catalogues 3. Two Library Trainees Essential Qualification: 1st Class Master Degree in Library & Information Science Pay: Rs 11700.00/month Tenure: The appointment will be upto 31 March 2015, which may be extended later/terminated earlier, depending on the availability of funds and performance of the candidate. Age: 35 years as on 1st Mat 2014. Candidates appearing for the interview are required to bring with them the application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkataalong with bio-data stating (a) Name, (b) Address and telephone number, (c) Email, (d) Guardian’s Name, (e) Date of Birth, (f) Educational Qualifications (with % of marks obtained in each examination); (g)SC/ST/OBC/PH Status along with attested copies of all certificates. They should also bring the original certificates for verification. Candidates will have to report at the Office of the Library, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 BTRoad, Kolkata 700108, on the day of interview half an hour before the time. -- Arup Raychaudhury ------------------------------------------------- Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108 Phone:0-33-2575-2106 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: [Open-access] EU blocks WIPO case for improved international copyright legislation (Was: RE: [open-science] Elsevier: some facts, by Tim Gowers)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 09 May '14

09 May '14

I am forwarding this not-so welcome news from another list. Arun ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Regrettably the EU has now moved to block further discussion of WIPO's case for harmonising international legislation on text/data-mining and other copyright issues - see below. Clearly more lobbying of MEPs is required. Peter -- Peter Morgan Head of Medical and Science Libraries Medical Library Cambridge University Library Addenbrooke's Hospital Hills Road Cambridge CB2 0SP UK email: pbm2(a)cam.ac.uk tel: +44 (0)1223 336757 fax: +44 (0)1223 331918 -------- Original Message -------- Dear colleagues, Attached is a joint press release from library and achive organisations on last week’s failed talks at WIPO on exceptions and limitations for libraries and archives. LIBER was present to highlight the copyright problems faced by European research libraries, particluarly in relations to cross border activity, mass digitasation, contracts, and copyright issues related to text and data mining. It was made clear by the EU representatives that they did not support an international legal instrument that would allieviate the copyright problems that libraries and archives face and this position led to to breakdown in discussions. This is a very disappoiting outcome for libraries in Europe. | would like to ask you to circulate the attached press release as widely as possible within your own countries so that we can increas awareness amoungst national policy makers of the need to support international solutions to the problems libraries face in providing access to information and supporting education, research and innovation. Kind regards, Susan *EU REJECTS INTERNATIONAL SOLUTION TO LIBRARY AND ARCHIVE COPYRIGHT PROBLEMS; CAUSES COLLAPSE OF WIPO MEETING* Tuesday 6 May 2014 *Discussions by the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Standing Committee on Copyright & Related Rights (SCCR) broke down in the early hours of Saturday morning 3 May, after the European Union (EU) attempted to block future discussion of copyright laws to aid libraries and archives fulfill their missions in the digital environment.* Library and archive delegations from Europe, Latin America, Australia, the United States, Canada and the UK attended the 27th meeting of the SCCR from 28 April – 2 May 3014, to push for an international treaty to help libraries and archives preserve cultural heritage, facilitate access to essential information by people wherever they are in the world. The meeting ended in disarray at 1:30am on Saturday morning, after the EU tried to have crucial references to “text-based” work on copyright exceptions removed from the meeting conclusions - a move viewed by other Member States and library and archive NGOs present as an attempt to delay, if not derail, any progress on copyright exceptions at WIPO. Dr. Stuart Hamilton, Deputy Secretary General of the *International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions (IFLA)* commented: *“For the past three years, Member States have been looking at draft texts on copyright exceptions for libraries and archives. The EU is now trying to pretend these don’t exist. We’re frustrated, and deeply disappointed. It appears the EU came to WIPO with one goal in mind: to kill the discussion.” * The EU’s attempt to sideline discussion of copyright exceptions at WIPO is particularly concerning in light of the ongoing review of copyright laws at the EU level. Dr Paul Ayris, President of LIBER, the *Association of European Research Libraries*, expressed his disappointment: *“The position taken by the EU delegation in Geneva contrasts strongly with current discussions at European level, where it has been recognised that copyright exceptions for libraries are essential, and must be harmonised in order to facilitate international research and innovation in the age of Science 2.0. The conservative position taken at SCCR 27 in Geneva this week is therefore deeply disappointing. It does not support research and education and hampers European researchers in their use of new tools and services.”* The SCCR has been discussing a possible legal instrument to safeguard copyright exceptions and limitations for libraries and archives since 2009. It is due to submit recommendations to the WIPO General Assembly in September 2014. “*We must act now, and engage at WIPO to make sure the EU and other developed countries know just how inadequate copyright laws are for libraries and archives in the digital, global world,” *said Dr. Stuart Hamilton. *A full list of quotes from organisations is included in a separate attachment. For general enquiries:* Ellen Broad Manager, Digital Projects & Policy (IFLA) Ellen.broad(a)ifla.org +31622749588 *From:* open-access [mailto:open-access-bounces@lists.okfn.org] *On Behalf Of *E. Hoorn *Sent:* 06 May 2014 09:43 *To:* open-access(a)lists.okfn.org *Subject:* Re: [Open-access] [open-science] Elsevier: some facts, by Tim Gowers Wouter, Jeroen, There is a WIPO study on fair use and limitations for educational use, which gives an overview of the regulation worldwide. Study on Copyright Limitations and Exceptions for Educational Activities in North America, Europe, Caucasus, Central Asia and Israel Raquel Xalabarder, Professor of Law, Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), Barcelona, Spain http://www.wipo.int/meetings/en/doc_details.jsp?doc_id=130393 For the Netherlands there is a limitation on copyright for educational use in the Dutch Copyright Act. But the downside is that one of the conditions is that a fair remuneration is paid. We recently agreed on a new national deal. Over the coming years the amount decreases, because we expect that there will be more Open Access material available. There will be a working group of publishers and university representatives, with the task -amongst others- to monitor this. Esther On 3-5-2014 22:17, Gerritsma, Wouter wrote: Jeroen, Egon But, I don't think you are allowed to distribute these readers/coursepacks/syllabi openly in digital format to the web. So it is still very restrictive. Wouter -----Original Message----- From: open-access [mailto:open-access-bounces@lists.okfn.org <open-access-bounces(a)lists.okfn.org>] On Behalf Of Bosman, J.M. (Jeroen) Sent: vrijdag 2 mei 2014 21:41 To: open-access(a)lists.okfn.org Subject: Re: [Open-access] [open-science] Elsevier: some facts, by Tim Gowers Afaik there is no fair use policy in Dutch law. We only have the right to cite phrases or sentences or small sections, and only under certain conditions. However educational use has been granted by some publishers or is sometimes included in big deal contracts. In our Copyright LibGuide we have a list of what is allowed for faculty and students of Utrecht University (unfortunately only in Dutch): http://www.uu.nl/university/library/NL/informatie/auteursrechten/Documents/… This tells you what is allowed in paper and electronic coursepacks. But of course this is all still very restrictive as it only allows use for and by Utrecht University members. Jeroen Op 2 mei 2014 om 19:09 heeft "Egon Willighagen" <egon.willighagen(a)gmail.com> <egon.willighagen(a)gmail.com> het volgende geschreven: On Fri, May 2, 2014 at 12:33 PM, Peter Murray-Rust <pm286(a)cam.ac.uk> <pm286(a)cam.ac.uk> wrote: I would think that copyright law always includes fair use policy which applies especially to use for educational purposes? Not as I understand it. There is no Fair Use in UK. Is there in NL? I do not know... I know that if I share an article in a course, I pay for that copy (also if PDF) for as many students are in my class (don't know the exact rules or exact payment, as I limit myself to using Open Access papers...) Egon -- E.L. Willighagen Department of Bioinformatics - BiGCaT Maastricht University (http://www.bigcat.unimaas.nl/) Homepage: http://egonw.github.com/ LinkedIn: http://se.linkedin.com/in/egonw Blog: http://chem-bla-ics.blogspot.com/ PubList: http://www.citeulike.org/user/egonw/tag/papers ORCID: 0000-0001-7542-0286 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Training Feedback
by Binu Thomas 09 May '14

09 May '14

Dear LIS Members, Through the forum I would take the opportunity to appreciate and congratulate Mr. V.K.Mishra and Mr. D.P.Tripathi on conducting a superb training in Koha & Joomla during the workshop at NIT, Rourkela. Their sincere commitment and dedication is an example to be followed by all library professionals. "Service before Self" is the motto that I could truly see in action during the 4 days of training. Their expert knowledge in Koha is an advantage to the community. I would highly recommend the training. I hope they would conduct again in future. Empowering librarians to be independent in driving a library is their life motto, which I could sense. I hope that the other participants also share the same view. Best Wishes Sir for your team and future efforts that you plan to undertake in this direction. Sincere Regards, -- *Binu Thomas* | Sr. Project Manager Éclat Engg Pvt. Ltd. | E-212 Titanium City Center | Anandnagar Road | Ahmedabad - 380015 | INDIA *M:* +91-8460206292 | *E:*binu@eclateng.com <mailto:binu@eclateng.com?Subject=Hello> Website:www.remotexs.in <http://www.remotexs.in> -- This email (including any file attachments) is for the use of intended recipient(s) only. If you have received this message in error, please notify the sender and delete it. Éclat Engg Pvt. Ltd. accepts no liability for loss or damage caused by software viruses and you are advised to carry out a virus check on any attachments contained in this message. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarians
by HELP LIBRARY 08 May '14

08 May '14

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, Tardeo, Mumbai. The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplibrary(a)gmail.com Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, Ashish, 5th Floor, Tardeo end of Bombay Central Bridge, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034. 65952393/65952394 Email : www.healthlibrary.com <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> -- 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 Balraj 08 May '14

08 May '14

Dear LIS Professionals, Please provide us a copy of below mentioned article if available. 1. Characterization and Evaluation of Tenoxicam Coprecipitates Omaima N. El-Gazayerly<http://informahealthcare.com/action/doSearch?action=runSearch&type=advanced…> Drug Development and Industrial Pharmacy, 2000, Vol. 26, No. 9 : Pages 925-930 Thanks & Regards, Balraj Assistant LibrarianRAK Medical & Health Sciences UniversityRas Al Khaimah, UAE.Contact: +971552123057 - -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Participate in the Webinar on "Creative Commons licenses : Fostering reuse and sharing" organized by CIARD
by Imma Subirats 08 May '14

08 May '14

*Apologies in advance for multiple postings.* We are please to invite you to take part in the webinar on "Creative Commons licenses : Fostering reuse and sharing" that will take place on 15th May at 11:00am-12:00pm (CEST). http://www.ciard.net/news-and-events/news/webinar-creative-commons-licenses… The presentation will introduce the set of licenses from Creative Commons explaining some basic concepts of copyright, including the different uses of the licenses especially in research and education. The webinar will be presented by Ignasi Labastida. Currently working at the CRAI of the University of Barcelona, Ignasi is the Public Leader of Creative Commons in Spain since its starting in 2003. He has also been member of the Board of Directors of the OCW Consortium. Johannes Keizer, team leader AIMS at the FAO of the United Nations, will moderate the session. This webinar is part of the activities related to the Pathway Managing IPRs (Intellectual Property Rights) : Managing IPRs as a foundation for the support of open information and knowledge, and organized by the CIARD Community <http://www.ciard.net/resources/pathways/1.4> We are looking forward to your participation. Please register by sending an e-mail to information(a)ciard.net to get the details to attend. http://www.ciard.net/news-and-events/news/webinar-creative-commons-licenses… Best regards, Imma Subirats On behalf of the CIARD Community http://www.ciard.net/ Knowledge and Information Management Officer OEKC, FAO of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome (Italy) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by TIFR CAM Library 08 May '14

08 May '14

Namaskars, One of the academicians in our centre needs this paper for his research. Could you kindly send a copy of the same and help the researcher, if it is available with you. http://www.degruyter.com/view/j/jmbm.1997.8.3/jmbm.1997.8.3.231/jmbm.1997.8… On Some Aspects in the Special Theory of Gradient Elasticity B.S. Altan, / E.C. Aifantis Journal of the Mechanical Behavior of Materials. Volume 8, Issue 3, Pages 231282 Thanks & regards, Veena -- -------------------------------------------------- Library TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics Phone: 91-80-66953757 Post Bag No. 6503, Sharada Nagar, Fax: 91-80-66953799 Chikkabommasandra, GKVK Post, URL: http://math.tifrbng.res.in Yalahanka New Town, Bangalore-560 065 Bharat -------------------------------------------------- "Every duty is holy and devotion to duty is the highest form of the worship of God." - Swami Vivekananda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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