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Refresher Course from 16th September– 7th October, 2010
by rais kashmiri 17 Jul '10

17 Jul '10

Dear All, The UGC Academic Staff College in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science (University of Kashmir) is organizing a Refresher Course from 16th September– 7th October, 2010 for working Assistant Librarians, Chief Librarians and faculty members on the theme of “Impact of Web 2.0 on Library Services”. The participants will be paid TA/DA as per UGC norms. The interested and eligible participants need to apply on the proforma available from Director Academic Staff College or downloadable from University Website (www.kashmiruniversity.ac.in) For any query, desired participants can contact. Prof. S M Shafi Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir Email: smshafi(a)kashmiruniversity.ac.in Cell: 91-9419008599 OR Director Academic Staff College University of Kashmir, Srinagar Cell: 9419000976 Phone: 0194-2420389, University Exchange 0194-2420078, 2421346, 2420405, Ext 2198 Fax: 0194-2420389, 2425195 With regards Dr. Zahid A Wani Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Kashmir -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ProQuest and The Times of India Partnership Significantly Expands International Content in Historical Archive
by sandeep bhavsar 17 Jul '10

17 Jul '10

Respected All ProQuest first to offer online access to the complete archive of world’s largest English-language daily newspaper Cambridge, United Kingdom - The Times of India, the world’s largest circulated English daily newspaper, will join ProQuest Historical Newspapers™, dramatically expanding the international content in this acclaimed archive. ProQuest announced at the International Federation of Library Association’s International Newspaper Conference in New Delhi that it will enable digital access to content published from 1838 to 2001 at its mid-year launch, with continually growing coverage. Timing coincides with migration to ProQuest’s new unified platform, allowing The Times of India’s content to be cross-searched and integrated within a library’s entire ProQuest collection. “We’re particularly excited about bringing The Times of India—our 29th major newspaper archive—into this collection because it enriches the research experience with truly international content,” said Rod Gauvin, Senior Vice President, ProQuest. “This is the kind of diverse content that introduces researchers—whether it’s a student or an historian—to a new perspective on world events… the kind of perspectives that can lead to ‘Eureka’ moments.” The Times of India will join other seminal papers such as the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal in the world's largest digital newspaper archive, adding coverage of historic world news from a unique perspective. Founded in 1838 to serve the British residents of West India, The Times of India now circulates more than four million copies, covering almost eight million readers. Librarians and historians value its full coverage of such topics as the British Raj, Gandhi, Independence and Partition. As part of ProQuest Historical Newspapers, it provides exceptional depth to the study of colonial and post-colonial times, class and gender issues, religion, as well as international economics, international relations and culture influence research. “At Times Group we believe in creating value and customer delight in whatever we do. The tie-up with ProQuest – the first-ever initiative of its kind by any Indian newspaper, will allow our valued readers to access our archived content at the click of a mouse” said Sidhant Khosla, Director, Corporate Group, of Bennett Coleman and Company Limited. The Times of India’s digital content is part of ProQuest's continually expanding support of global research. ProQuest’s news content is among the world’s most extensive troves of primary source information, including more than 900 current newspapers and 300 editorially-vetted blogs from around the world, ProQuest Historical Newspapers™—25 million pages of news dating from 1764—and content from more than 300 U.S. and international broadcast news outlets. With an all-new platform in the works for 2010, the breadth of this content will be integrated and available through a single search, creating a robust new avenue for research.For more information, visit www.proquest.com or the ProQuest parent company website, www.cambridgeinformationgroup.com. Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google Calendar useful for Library
by pradeep pandey 16 Jul '10

16 Jul '10

Using Google Calendar as an Email Alert System for Electronic Resource Renewals This article describes an innovative and simple way for libraries to generate email reminders for the renewal and payment of electronic resources using Google Calendar. The advantages of using Google Calendar include cost (it’s free) and ease of use. Setting up an email alert system using Google Calendar enables librarians to track and manage their electronic resources more effectively. It is common for academic libraries to subscribe to numerous types of electronic resources including indexes, full-text databases, reference sources, streaming video/audio collections, and journal collections from individual publishers. Consequently, it can be challenging for librarians to keep track of the renewal and payment process for online resources. This article will present an easy, readily accessible, and inexpensive way for librarians to alert themselves to upcoming renewals. A Web-based Solution While spreadsheets handled many of our needs well, we soon recognized that we also needed an email alert system to expedite the handling of renewals. We evaluated two major online calendars, Google Calendar and Yahoo Calendar, to determine whether they could be customized to do what we needed. After signing up for accounts, we set up a test email alert system on both platforms. It soon became obvious that Google Calendar was better suited to the kind of system that we envisioned. While both Google and Yahoo were easy to use, only Google allowed us to set up email reminders up to four weeks in advance of renewaldeadlines. Yahoo, by contrast, limited email reminders to fourteen days notice. Before populating Google Calendar with renewal dates, we needed to go into the “My Calendars” settings and select “Share this Calendar” to add all the email addresses for staff who required access to the calendar, and then save the settings. In addition, staff members needed to have an individual Google Calendar account (linked to amontclair.edu email account) with the same notification settings in order to receive all the email reminders at the designated times. This was accomplished by selecting the “Other Calendars” setting in each account and clicking on “Notifications” for the shared calendar. In the Notifications setup, email reminders were added for the desired time intervals (in our case this was one, two, and four weeks). After this was completed for all participating staff, the calendar was ready to be filled. The next step was to have a student assistant post events and email reminders in Google Calendar. This was fairly straightforward. For each electronic resource, we wanted to keep track of the renewal date and payment status, so we created an “event” for each title. To create an event in Google Calendar staff had to complete the following steps: 1. Click on "Create Event" on the left hand side of the screen. 2. Type the event title in the "What" field (for example, ABI/INFORM Renewal or ABI/INFORM Payment). 3. Indicate the date of the event and whether it repeats yearly or at some other frequency (that is, carrying over the event to the following year or some other future date). 4. Under "Options", add the number of reminders needed and select the type of electronic reminder (for example, an email or pop-up message) as well as the time frame for sending them out in advance of the event (weeks, days, minutes). This can also be preset in the "My Calendars" settings under "Notifications". 5. Insert a description of the event, such as "Check for receipt of resource invoice" or "Verify resource payment". The software was customizable enough that we could add multiple reminders. Remind-ers were sent out four weeks, two weeks, and one week before the renewal date as well as four weeks, two weeks, and one week before a designated payment status check. The recipients included the Electronic Resources Librarian (myself), the Periodicals Librarian, and the Dean of Library Services’ office, the key players in managing our electronic resources. Since Google Calendar allows events to be carried over year after year, there is no need to repopulate the calendar every year. We developed a work-around in instances where we needed to be notified more than four weeks before a subscription lapsed. For example, if we wanted to generate a reminder 90 days before a renewal date, we simply created an event at least 62 days before the end of the subscription period and set up a reminder to be sent four weeks ahead of time. We made sure to embed the actual renewal date somewhere in the description for the event. Once the calendar was operational, we had the capacity to login to our account and browse month to month to determine which electronic resources were up for renewal in the future and plan accordingly. Other uses we discovered included monitoring the beginning and end of database trials as well as tracking scheduled meetings with vendors and staff. For the most part, however, we continue to use the calendar primarily as a basic alerting system. Although we have been using it for less than a year, we are satisfied that we have achieved our modest goals. The minor problems encountered were mostly related to errors in data entry, for example, incorrect dates or typos. All in all, the Google Calendar tool provides us with an effective means of following the renewal cycle for our electronic resources at a fraction of the cost of sophisticated proprietary systems. Source:- Journal of Library Innovations Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2010 URL:- http://www.libraryinnovation.org/ Pradeepkumar Pandey Jr. Librarian Bombay Hospital College of Nursing -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee
by Yalagouda patil 15 Jul '10

15 Jul '10

*Sir, You may kindly post the following message in your LIS Forum.* *Thanks and regards,* *Y.M.Patil,Librarian (Rtd),RRI,Bangalore* * zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz * *Poornaprajna Institute of Scientific Research located near International Airport, Devanahalli, Bangalore is seeking to appoint one post of Library Trainee.* * Applications are invited for a Library Trainee: One post* *Essential Qualifications:* 1. B.A./B.Sc. with Master's degree in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/>) with first or second class; 2. Must have knowledge and skill of computer applications in Library environment; 3. Tenure: Initially for a period of six months on a purely contractual basis and further extendable up to one year. 4.The compensation will be Rs.12,000 depending upon candidate's qualifications, and in accordance with the norms of PISR. Last date for submitting the application: 30th August 2010. Please send your resume to: The Director, Poornaprajna Institute of Scientific Research, No.167, Poornaprajnapura,Bidalur Post,Devanahalli,Bangalore 562 110. OR E mail: apply(a)poornaprajna.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Journal is Published
by Dabas Bharat K 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Dear Colleague IFLA Journal - Volume 36, No – 2, June 2010 - is published and available: http://www.ifla.org/en/news/out-now-june-2010-issue-of-ifla-journal Contents: Editorial Going to Gothenburg? Stephen Parker 107 The President's Page Ellen R. Tise, IFLA President 2009-2011 109 Articles Swedish libraries: An overview Barbro Thomas 111 Programs promoting reading in Spanish prisons Margarita Pérez Pulido 131 Innovative services for libraries through the Virtual Reading Rooms of the Digital Dissertation Library, Russian State Library Nina Avdeeva 138 Virtual reunification as the future of ‘codices dispersi': Practices and standards developed by e-codices - Virtual Manuscript Library of Switzerland Anne Marie Austenfeld 145 Professionalizing the library and information science profession in Nigeria Umunna N. Opara 155 Content analysis-based studies of Iranian literature for children and young adults, 1974-2007: A review Mahdi Mohammadi, Fereydoon Azadeh and Fahimeh Babalhavaeji 166 Reports In search of marketing excellence in libraries: The IFLA International Marketing Award Dinesh K. Gupta, Christie Koontz and Daisy McAdam 176 International Conference on Digital Libraries (ICDL 2010): Shaping the Information Paradigm, 23rd-26th February 2010, New Delhi (India): A report Sanjay K. Bihani 184 News 187 International calendar 194 Abstracts 196 Regards! Bharat Kumar Assistant Librarian Management Development Institute Gurgaon - 122007, Haryana, India Phone No - (M) +91-9968456404 (O) +91-124-4560390 E-mail – Bharat.Kumar(a)hotmail.com Bharatkumr(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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Librarians approach Ashok Chavan for better salaries
by Snehashree Rahalkar 14 Jul '10

14 Jul '10

Snehashree Shriram Rahalkar. Information Specialist, Odyssey Capital Pvt. Ltd. Worli, Mumbai-400018 Dear Professional i like to share the following article. I am expecting a discussion on this. Librarians approach Ashok Chavan for better salaries Linah Baliga / DNAWednesday, July 14, 2010 0:30 IST Email Mumbai: Most people imagine them as bespectacled, serious-looking people who know exactly where that out-of-publication book is stashed away in rows upon rows of moth-eaten wooden shelves. While the stereotype may be true only to a degree, it is a certain fact that librarians of government-aided libraries in the state are increasingly feeling like the worn-out leaves of a book no one wants to read. To make their presence felt, this disgruntled workforce will take out a protest march to chief minister Ashok Chavan’s bungalow, Varsha, on July 19. They are demanding better pay, and want the state frame a library movement policy which clearly defines the methods and ways to reach and educate villagers through the medium of books. “We want our remuneration to be revised. We do not get salaries. There are insufficient funds to buy new books. Ours is a thankless job, in spite of us giving readers a perspective,” said Dr Ramesh Janmabandhu, Maharashtra Rajya Granthalaya Sangha. “Under the current circumstances, our work can be equated with social work. We want to be on the government’s pay roll. We also want to highlight various lacunae in the libraries. There are not enough reading rooms, books or furniture to attract readers,” said Ashok Khandle, a librarian. Sunil Kubal, a librarian from Dadar Marathi Granthalaya, said, “Books in all languages are now-a-days priced at Rs300, and grants are not sufficient to buy them. We need double the grants. Our remuneration has not been revised since five years. Our job involves not just classification and cataloguing, but we personally deliver books at senior citizen’s homes. We guide the jobless to read employment newspapers,” he said. Source: http://www.dnaindia.com/mumbai/report_librarians-approach-ashok-chavan-for-… 1409436 Snehashree Shriram Rahalkar. Information Specialist, Odyssey Capital Pvt. Ltd. Worli, Mumbai-400018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Is their any rules Librarian as a Teacher
by chandu H 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

I need information on Librarian also a teacher. if you have any letter regarding this please send me with regards -- --------------------------------- CHANDRASHEKARA H, LIBRARIAN, Acharya's NRV School of Architecture (ASArch), Acharya Institutes,Soladevanahalli, Bangalore-560090 e mail: shekarlib(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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Antivirus Software
by binu david 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Dear Colleagues Since last few months our library software is regularly attacked by viruses. Can any one give suggestion about the best free anti virus software available on net. Please do write Binu David Librarian MJ College Pala -- ______________________________________________ IndiaInfo Mail - the free e-mail service with a difference! www.indiainfo.com Check out our value-added Premium features, such as an extra 20MB for mail storage, POP3, e-mail forwarding, and ads-free mailboxes! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Trainees for IIM Kozhikode
by Mailing List Admin 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

Date: Tue, 13 Jul 2010 10:55:41 +0530 (IST) From: mgsree(a)iimk.ac.in Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for Advanced Trainees in Library & Information Science for a period of one year on a monthly stipend of Rs. 5000. The candidate should possess Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Those awaiting MLIS results also could apply, but they will be inducted for training only on production of passing with the required marks. Interested candidates may apply with full particulars, on or before 19 July 2010, to The Senior Administrative Officer, Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode , IIMK Campus P.O., Kunnamangalam, Kozhikode- 673570. The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIMK is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels.� IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned ‘Greenstone’ Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstoesupport.iimk.ac.in) The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. With regards,� Sreekumar ======================================================================== Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) Librarian & Head Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------- Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web : http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in .... . . : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O)

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UNESCO publishes World Social Science Report 2010: Knowledge Divides
by Puna Das 13 Jul '10

13 Jul '10

UNESCO publishes World Social Science Report 2010: Knowledge Divides World Social Science Report 2010: Knowledge Divides Social science from Western countries continues to have the greatest global influence, but the field is expanding rapidly in Asia and Latin America, particularly in China and Brazil. In sub-Saharan Africa, social scientists from South Africa, Nigeria and Kenya produce 75% of academic publications. In South Asia, barring some centres of excellence in India, social sciences as a whole have low priority. These are a few of the findings from World Social Science Report, 2010: "Knowledge divides". Produced by the International Social Science Council (ISSC) and co-published with UNESCO, the Report is the first comprehensive overview of the field in over a decade. Hundreds of social scientists from around the world contributed their expertise to the publication. Gudmund Hernes, President of the ISSC, Adebayo Olukoshi, Director of the United Nations African Institute for Economic Development and Planning (IDEP), Hebe Vessuri, Director, Venezuelan Institute for Scientific Research (IVIC), and François Héran, Director of Research, National Institute for Demographic Studies (INED), France, are among the experts who presented the Report during its official launch at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris on 25 June 2010. Table of Contents Foreword – Irina Bokova (Director-General of UNESCO) Foreword – Pierre Sané (Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences) Preface – Gudmund Hernes (President, International Social Science Council) General introduction (Françoise Caillods and Laurent Jeanpierre) 1. Social sciences facing the world 2. The institutional geography of social science 3. Unequal capacities 4. Uneven internationalization 5. Homogenizing or pluralizing social sciences? 6. Disciplinary territories 7. Competing in the knowledge society 8. Disseminating social sciences 9. Social sciences and policy-makers 10. Conclusions and future lines of action Also includes papers of: Krishna, V.V. and Krishna, Usha. "Social sciences in South Asia". In: World Social Science Report 2010. Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2010, pages 77-81. Khadria, Binod. "Brain drain and brain circulation in South Asia". In: World Social Science Report 2010. Paris: UNESCO Publishing, 2010, pages 124-125. Download Full-text PDF: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0018/001883/188333e.pdf Further Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2010/07/unesco-publishes-world-social-science.… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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