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Announcement - Workshop on Designing & Management of Web Based Library Services
by Mailing List Admin 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Date: Fri, 14 Feb 2014 19:19:18 +0530 From: jiban(a)isical.ac.in Dear Colleagues, Library, Documentation & Information Science Division of the Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) will be organizing a five-day Workshop on Designing and Management of Web Based Library Services to be held at DLIS, Mizoram University, Aizawl during 11-15 March 2014. The Workshop is an initiative under the aegis of North-East Development Programme of the Institute. Therefore, the LIS professionals representing various organizations at the North-Eastern Region of India may submit their registration. There will be no registration fee, but the number of participants will be limited to a maximum of 25 (only) on first-come-first-served basis. However, travel expenses, free accommodation, etc. will be provided to the registered participants. Completed registration form must be submitted to the Joint Convener on or before 4 March 2014. A scanned copy of the registration form (duly completed) may be send to: <rkn05(a)rediffmail.com> and CC to: <isilibworkshop(a)gmail.com> The Workshop will be a mix of lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on practices. Interactive sessions with eminent experts will be a great experience, a perfect blend of educational and practical learning. More detail about the registration is available in the Information Brochure (attached in PDF). Regards Jiban K. Pal Library Documentation & Info. Science Division Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B. T. Road, Kolkata - 700108, West Bengal., India. URL: http://www.isical.ac.in/~jiban

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Academic Torrents
by Mailing List Admin 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sat, 15 Feb 2014 15:59:12 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> An interesting and useful development: http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2014/02/technology/academic-torrents-offers-ne… All researchers in India can take advantage of Academic Torrents. Arun

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Nisarg Mitra starts 'library on wheels'
by noufal＠tatamotors.com 17 Feb '14

17 Feb '14

Dear colleagues: An interesting initiative by Nisarg Mitra, NGO , to nurture science reading habit among students. Hope you may also like to read. KOLHAPUR: Nisarg Mitra, a city-based non-governmental organization (NGO), has started a 'library on wheels' campaign to inculcate the habit of reading science-related books among schoolchildren. The NGO will not only involve schools but also students, parents and school going autrickshaws. Since last week, around 40 autorickshaw drivers were approached to participate in this campaign. Over 70 schools in the city and adjoining areas have also been requested to be a part of the campaign. The aim is to create awareness about the environment, health and science among the school kids below 14 years of age. The NGO has received a good response to the campaign so far. Anil Chougule, the coordinator of Nisarg Mitra, said, "Our aim is to promote the habit of reading science among children. We have approached schools and are also involving autorickshaw drivers ferrying schoolchildren. We requested drivers to find out how many children in their rickshaws are interested in reading books during the commute to school. We received a response from 40 drivers, after which we distributed a set of 10 books to each rickshaw for 15 days without any rent." The NGO has requested schools to select 10 children, who want to read books related to the environment and science. It received a response from 50 city-based schools and 20 schools from the adjoining areas. "We have distributed a set of books to these schools. Along with the books, we also distributed a questionnaire for the children. They can also who participate in a residence camp for science awareness by solving a question paper. The winning 30 students can attend the camp," Chougule said. The basic concept of the NGO is to create awareness about environment, health and science among the school-going kids of age group below 14 years. It has requested the school-rickshaw drivers in the city, to help them reach the children and has received a good response so far. "Our idea was to enhance science reading habit in the children. We are working on the two fronts. At one end, we are involving autorickshaw drivers who transport school children and secondly we have approached schools. We requested drivers to find out how many children in their rickshaws are interested to read books during travel to school. We have received response from 40 drivers and then we distributed a set of 10 books to each rickshaw for 15 days without any rent," said Anil Chougule, coordinator of Nisarg Mitra. The NGO also approached schools and requested them to select 10 children from the premises who want to read books related to environment and science, resulting in response from 50 city-based schools and 20 schools from the adjoined areas. "We have distributed same set of books to the schools. Along with the books, we have also distributed a questionnaire to the children. After book reading those who want to participate in a residence camp for science awareness, will be asked to solve the paper. Winning 30 student entries will be entitled to the camp," Chougule added. Nisarg Mitra has started the drive to celebrate science month and targeting to reach over 700 children to promote the science. The books were selected by the experts and the questionnaire was prepared by the three science teachers. Source: http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2014-02-11/kolhapur/47234311 _1_autorickshaw-drivers-science-awareness-books Noufal.PP Library & Information Services Management Training Centre Tata Motors Jamshedpur Mob:09234607094 LP:0657 6693633 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "This e-Mail may contain proprietary and confidential information and is sentfor the intended recipient(s) only. If, by an addressing or transmission error,this mail has been misdirected to you, you are requested to delete this mailimmediately. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail message,contents or its attachment(s) other than by its intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. Any opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily of the organization. Before opening attachment(s), please scan for viruses." ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nine-year-old UK girl reads 364 books in seven months
by Jayadev P Hiremath 16 Feb '14

16 Feb '14

LONDON: A nine-year-old voracious reader in the UK has managed to read an incredible 364 books in just seven months. Faith, of Ashley, Cheshire, shuns TV and computer games, preferring to settle down with a Roald Dahl<http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Roald-Dahl>or Harry Potter <http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/topic/Harry-Potter>. Faith developed her love for books at an early age after she was encouraged to read more by teachers at her primary school, 'the 'Daily Express' reported. "Faith says reading is just as stimulating as TV or computer games because you have to use your imagination rather than let the screen conjure it up for you," said Faith's mother, Lauren. "I mostly like books with animals or magic or adventures in them. But my life is not all about books," Faith said. "I do four hours of gymnastics every week, do karate classes, play netball and I'm learning to play the drums," she said. -- Thanks and regards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jayadev P. Hiremath University Librarian Karnataka State Law University Navanagar, Hubli - 580 001 Tel : +91 836 2222901 Fax : +91 836 2323151 Mob. +91 9886080147 Website : http://www.kslu.ac.in/ E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Status of Librarians
by jharavu 15 Feb '14

15 Feb '14

I have been following with interest the threads of postings on the status of librarians. I would like to raise a few fundamental issues. The problem of status seems very specific to Indian librarians. From my experience overseas, this does not seem to be an issue at all. 1. Status to a profession is something that is *given* by a society or community based on the usefulness of the professionals to that society or community; status is not *demanded*. 2. Each profession, vocation, or calling has a distinct role to play in society. The conception that some people are more equal than others, have a higher status or a better status, is an unfortunate distortion, an egocentric distortion that some of us propagate to give it legitimacy. 3. Another unfortunate definition of status that most of us have is that of the salaries we earn. We would all definitely like to earn good salaries and we should strive to make them at par with similar professions to ensure that the same caliber people are available to do justice to the profession. But, just because someone earns less than another no one needs to relate that to status. A mother or grandmother in a family may earn nothing at all, but if she is doing a wonderful job running the home, she will attract status. Good nurses in hospitals are regarded as indispensable because doctors cannot do without them. This even if they earn less than doctors. 4. Good teachers are put on a pedestal by students and their families and very often are remembered by them for life and even helped in ways that money cannot compensate. *A teacher's status arises from what she gives and not what she gets**.* I would again reiterate that every profession should have its status and the right salaries. Sometimes this does not happen. But it will not get corrected just by demanding for it. We need to sow the seeds for it and make it happen. 5. If librarians feel that they don’t have the status they deserve, I think they need to do some serious introspection. I would urge my library friends to ask themselves these questions: How useful have I been today to a student? What can I do to make myself more useful. Are my services relevant to the community today, or am I doing these because they have been done for so many years? When was the last time that I interacted with a faculty member? Do I know what topics are being taught in the various subjects of? Have I found out if the books being bought are useful, and if so how? These are only a few of the questions. There are many more such questions that I am sure you can think of. 6. I think that librarians in India do not interact with their users effectively and regularly. One of the serious problems is the general lack of good communication skills by librarians in India. This alone puts them at a great disadvantage. We are too much involved in the nitty gritty of librarianship (or library science) and not enough with those who need services. 7. One rather obvious symptom of the inferiority complex of librarians is seen in the number of Fetschrifts of librarians. As soon as a librarian retires, his/her junior colleagues take upon themselves to ask for contributions to a Fetschrift. A friendly publisher comes forward to sponsor or publish it. The articles are not necessarily of much value. I wonder, why we seek such satisfaction and recognition. The work you leave behind, the colleagues to whom you provide leadership, the users who remember you is adequate according to me. I wrote a case study for our book on Teaching Library Management using Case Studies. The story is a hypothetical one of how a librarian asking for status was guided by a professor and the actions that the librarian did to raise the status of the library and hence also his status. Though the story is hypothetical, I believe it is not beyond the possible. L J Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extension of date for submission of papers - National seminar at Bijapur
by Prahalad G Tadasad 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam Owing to the request of fellow professionals and LIS research scholars, the date for submission of full paper for the national seminar on Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research to be held on 6-7 March 2014 at Karnataka State Women's University Bijapur has been extended from 15th February as indicated below *Last date for submission of full paper : 20th February 2014* *Last date for showing interest to submit the paper through mail: 18th February 2014* For more information : pls contact Dr P G Tadasad Organizing Secretary at digitalshift2014(a)gmail.com Thanking you -- Dr P G Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University Librarian (I/C) Special Officer Development Cell Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Bijapur 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of Librarian by DPS, Whitefield and Mysore Road.
by Sri Ramchandra Madar 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Applications are invited for the post of Librarian by Delhi Public School, Whitefield & New Delhi Public School Mysore Road ( west Bangalore), 1) Post: Librarian. 2) Qualification: BLISc with experience in setting up library and passionate about books. 3) Interested applicant can send in their resume along with a recent photograph within 07 days (On / before18-02-2014) by email / by post. 4) Please indicate the position and branch applied to in the "subject" field of your email. 5) E-Mail: dpswhitefield(a)gmail.com / info(a)dpswestblr.com. 6) If you are sending the resume by post, kindly superscribe the envelope with the position and branch applied for, addressed to, Delhi Public School, Whitefield Survey No.123. Mallasndra Village, Hoskote Taluk, Bangalore - 560 066. & Delhi Public School, Mysore Road ( west Bangalore), Survey No. 41, K.Golahalli Village, Kengeri Hobli, Off Mysore Road, Bangalore - 560 074. Source: The Times Of India, Wednesday, February 12, 2014, Page. 17. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra Madar ( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Hennur - Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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No doubt librarians are teachers in schools, colleges and universities and scientists in research institutions
by Dr. A.T. Francis 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Library Professionals, Let me reiterate my views on librarians. No doubt librarians are teachers in schools, colleges and universities and scientists in research institutions. They should teach students as well as teachers and do research along with other scientists. Then only students and teachers can do quality education and research. Indirect teaching of all related subjects though libraries is the main task of the libraries and librarians. To effectively do the academic process of teaching, learning and research, it requires class room teaching also by the librarians. All agricultural universities in India is handling a course, named: Library and Information Service (0+1 Credit) for their PG and PhD courses from about 40 years back as insisted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR, the regulatory body in agriculture similar to UGC in other subjects).Central, Navodhaya and CBSESchools are best example that their librarians are teachers and now they are planning to re-designate the librarians as TGT/PGT. All Govt. of India and Govt.of Kerala research institutions designated librarians as teachers/scientists. Unfortunately, many authorities in India also in Kerala are trying to de-link teaching/research from libraries. This is an anti-social move to be curbed at any cost. We have the primary responsibility to educate the political and administrative authorities about the important role to be played by libraries and librarians. Otherwise the national investment on education and research will be in futile. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Course Admission -- DRTC/ISI
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Professionals Please see below DRTC/ISI advertisement for MSLIS and JRF(LIS) admissions 2014 We request you to kindly forward this to aspirants and candidates and also to display the information in notice boards your institute/university/department/libraries. Head, DRTC ================================================================= Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 ADMISSION NOTICE 2014-2015 ========================== Documentation Research & Training Centre, a unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, founded by Late Prof. S. R. Ranganathan is an internationally recognized centre for advanced training and research in this area. The DRTC now offers M.S. Programme in Library & Information Science with the primary objective of preparing the next generation information managers. This new and unique programme offers an ideal blend of courses spanning library science, information technology, knowledge management and quantitative studies. For those with an aptitude for higher studies and research the M.S. Programme provides a solid foundation for Ph.D. programmes. M.S. in Library and Information Science ===================================== ELIGIBILITY ----------- 3-year Bachelors degree in any discipline. Stipend Rs.5000/- per month. DURATION -------- The duration of the Programme is 24 months (2 Years); the programme is offered only at the ISI Bangalore Centre Junior Research Fellowship in Library and Information Science ============================================================= ELIGIBILITY ------------- A consistent good academic record with first or high second class in M.S.(LIS) awarded by the Indian Statistical Institute or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of the Indian Statistical Institute or NISCAIR/INSDOC or its equivalent degree(such as Master's degree in Library and Information Science from any University) with at least 55% marks in undergraduate programme. All eligible students will receive fellowship Rs.16,000/- per month (Offered at Bangalore). Selection Procedure =================== Selection of candidates is based on merit as judged by their performance in written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration. Due consideration is given to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged candidates for above programme (i.e., excluding Junior Research Fellowship programme). Detailed procedures for selection of the candidates who have been offered Junior Research Fellowships are available in the prospectus. Limited hostel facilities are available. How to apply? ============= Application procedure: --------------------- Candidates from outside India may send an email to dean(a)isical.ac.in with subject Admission 2014-2015 for the application procedure. Candidates in India can apply only ON-LINE through the official website http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb. Applicants should read carefully the instructions, Prospectus given in the website before filling in the application form. An applicant must have access to the Internet, an email account, acrobat reader and need to have a digital copy of his/her photo and signature in appropriate format and size (see Prospectus). Application Fee: ----------------- Rs. 500.00 for all applicants in the general category and all applicants for the JRF programmes (irrespective of reservation category), Rs.250.00 for applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories for all programmes excluding JRF programme. Mode of payment: ---------------- The challan generated by the on-line system must be taken to any branch of State Bank of India. The bank will accept only in cash the application fee as given above and bank charges (Rs.40). Incomplete/Improper Application Forms will be rejected. For further queries, prospectus, sample questions etc. visit http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb. For any further information about the courses above you may write to: head(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in or visit http://drtc.isibang.ac.in IMPORTANT DATES: =============== On-line Application Starts : 5 February 2014 On-line Application Ends : 6 March 2014 Payment of Application Fee at SBI Branches Starts: 7 February 2014 Payment of Application Fee at SBI Branches Ends: 9 March 2014 ISI Admission Test : 11 May 2014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CBSE introduces "Library and Information Science" as an Academic Elective Subject in Senior Secondary Schools from 2014-'15
by faisal sl 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear All, The CBSE has introduced "Library and Information Science" as an Academic Elective Subject in Senior Secondary Schools from the academic session 2014-'15 in classes XI-XII (Subject Code 079) on pilot basis in some selected schools. See the circular here, http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2014/7_LIS.pdf Let me quote from the circular. " One of the important aspects of this elective is to improve the education system for Library and Information Science at school level which may be equivalent to Diploma holders in Library and Information Science.The elective will import some of the basic of L.I.Sc to those who aspire to pursue higher studies in Library and Information Science. The Course is defined with the following objectives: 1. To develop the basic understanding of theory and practical part of Library & Information Science among student 2. To develop knowledge and skill to pursue the subject for higher education in future; and 3. To develop basic skill to work as Library Semi Professional in the Library, if drop out after +2 Level." The Library and Information Science, an academic elective (Code No 079) would nurture the interest of students and expose them to the nuances of skills and approaches required in this field. The elective can be offered by students as one of the four elective subjects and also as an additional elective subject at senior secondary stage in combination with any of the subjects that are already available in the Scheme of Studies of the Board." Detailed Course description for Classes XI and XII is also given in the circular. The minimum qualification for Teachers in Library & Information Science is fixed as Master‟s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) from a recognised University. Here is a link to the report appeared on Amar Ujala on the subject. http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/blogs/item/introduction-of-%E2%80%98lis%E2%80%9… *************************************************************** Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 KV Librarians' Network http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps http://libraryjunction.net http://faceabook.info http://librarysocialconnect.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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