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Request for an Article
by Premaraj Mishra 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Dear friends, Requesting you to forward me the full text of the article by tomorrow. This article is requested (urgently) by our Senior Faculty member. Or any other way to procure it at the earliest. Transplantation May 27, 2009 | Volume 87 | Issue 10 | pp: 1571-1578 doi: 10.1097/TP.0b013e3181a4bbf2 Clinical and Translational Research Article title: A Contact Lens-Based Technique for Expansion and Transplantation of Autologous Epithelial Progenitors for Ocular Surface Reconstruction Nick Di Girolamo Link of journal: http://journals.lww.com/transplantjournal/toc/2009/05270 (Page 2) With Regards. Premaraj Mishra. Asst Librarian NSHM Knowledge Campus Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IALA Publications
by Pandurang Konnur 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Dear Professional Friends, I am happy to bring to your kind notice that Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) has published following books: 1. Model practices in Librarianship. Price Rs.550 2. Model ICT practices in Librarianship Price Rs.450 The content of these books are the product of best practices presented in the National seminar organized by IALA during the year 2006. Some of the very best practices chosen from the seminar volume are selected for including in these volumes. The Originality of the theme of the authors is retained in the practices published in these books and value addition work has been done by the editors in order to make these practices effectively practicable. The cover papers of both the bares are located in the IALA website under the following link: http://iala.org.in/subfiles/pub.html Following two distributors are appointed for supply of these books. For supply in Karnataka State: M/s. Education Supplies Importers & Book Distributors P.B.No.8204, Block A-02 Brigade MM Industrial Complex Yediyur, Bangalore Phone: 080-26769509 Fax: 080-26769954 e-mail: jai(a)bir.vsnl.net.in , educationalsupplies(a)airtelmail.in For supply in other states of India and abroad: M/s. Researchco Books and Periodicals Pvt.Ltd. # 4735/22, Prakash Deep Building 2nd Floor, Ansari Road, Darya Ganj – 110 002 Phone 91-11-23240257, 65150445 Fax: 91-11-23240273 e-mail: researchco(a)researchco.net I request all the Librarians to kindly purchase copies of the above books from the above distributors and help the IALA to strengthen economically. The IALA has decided to promote the Library Science professionals to write books and the publication responsibility will be taken care by the Association. The accounts of IALA are being audited by the chartered accountants once the auditing is over the balance sheet will be published through different forms and the same will be presented to the general body meeting which is delayed for different reasons. Through the activities of the Association are slow, we have never lagged behind in protecting the interest of the professionals in all platforms. The Life membership is not yet introduced. We desire to fasten the membership only when the association stands on its firm footing. Hence, we feel we should strengthen the Association, fight for the rights of the professionals, show the visible work and then ask for the life membership of the Association. It is very well known to all the professionals that, many of the Associations are being run out of the money colleted out of its life membership. IALA wants to grow with its own earnings from its publication work. Your full support in buying the IALA publications for your Libraries, we can strengthen the Association. I have got to report lots of things to the professionals, I request all of you to kindly subscribe to the IALA Discussion forum. Please visit the following URL for subscription: http://groups.google.co.in/group/IALA?hl=en&lnk=srg I hope the profession will help all of us to unite together and work together for a common goal of professional enrichment. Thanking You, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jananabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICAL 2009 PROMINENT INTERNATIONAL SPEAKERS
by Rajesh Singh 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, It gives me immense pleasure to announce that Delhi University Library System of the University of Delhi has taken the responsibility to host an International Conference on Academic Libraries involving large number of professionals from India and abroad. The papers for conference is being accepted and registration is open. The objective of the conference is to reposition the Academic Libraries by taking advantage of modern developments in the field of ICT; management techniques including change management; scholarly communications; advocacy; user-vendor-librarians interface etc. and develop a ROAD MAP which can be used by the governmental agencies for upgrading the library systems in India. We have developed a document having the conceptual framework which provides a framework on how various facets are conceived. We expect a professional gathering of about 1000 experts from India and abroad for almost four days with dates being October 5-8, 2009 at the Delhi University Conference Venue through several parallel sessions and tutorials. I have already informed about the prominent speakers of the conference. Many more speakers have given their consent. Given below is the complete list. PROMINENT SPEAKERS The Conference will notice galaxy of internationally known experts who will deliver their key note address on varient topics. They are: 1. Prof. Joyce, Chao-chen Chen Professor, Graduate Institute of Library and Information Studies Universtiy Librarian National Taiwan Normal University 2. Prof. Jim O'Donnell Professor of Classics Provost Georgetown University, USA 3. Dr. Ellen R. Tise Senior Director, Library and Information Services JS Gericke Library University of Stellenbosch Private Bag X5036 Stellenbosch 7599 SOUTH AFRICA 4. Prof. David F. Kohl Dean and University Librarian, Emeritus University of Cincinnati 2929 Courtropes Lane Cincinnati, OH 45244 5. Prof. Gobinda Chowdhury Professor of Information & Knowledge Management University of Technology Sydney PO Box 123 Broadway NSW 2007 Australia 6. Dr. Susan McGlamery Director, QuestionPoint Programs 6565 Kilgour Place Dublin, OH 43017-3395 USA 7. Dr. Jens Vigen, CERN Chief Scientific Information Officer Phone: + 41 22 767 2410 E-mail: jens.vigen(a)cern.ch Postal address: CERN, CH1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland Web: http://library.cern.ch & http://www.scoap3.org 8. Prof. Carol Tenopir Chancellor's Professor School of Information Sciences Director of Research and Director of the Center for Information and Communication Studies College of Communication and Information University of Tennessee 451 Communications Bldg., 1345 Circle Park Drive Knoxville, Tennessee 37996-0341 USA (865) 974-7911 FAX: (865) 974-7878 ctenopir(a)utk.edu 9. Dr. Gaby Divay Archives & Special Collections UManitoba Archives 332E, Bldg Dafoe Winnipeg Manitoba R3T 2N2 CANADA Tel. 474 6483 ; Fax 7913 ; gaby_divay(a)umanitoba.ca http://www.umanitoba.ca/libraries/units/archives/collections/fpg/ 10. Dr. Janice R. Lachance Chief Executive Officer SLA 331 South Patrick Street Alexandria, VA 22314 USA 11. Dr. Kiran Kaur Lecturer Dept.of Information Science Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA, Malaysia Tel: 603-79676402 Fax: 603-79579249 kiran(a)um.edu.my 12. Prof. John Dolan Head of Library Policy Museums, Libraries and Archives Council Grosvenor House 14 Bennetts Hill Birmingham B2 5RS UK Tel: +44 (0)121 345 7300 Fax: +44 (0)121 345 7303 13. Prof. Dr. Ursula Georgy Cologne University of Applied Sciences Faculty of Information and Communication Sciences Institute of Information Science Cologne, Germany Tel.: 0221/ 8275-3922 E-mail: ursula.georgy(a)fh-koeln.de 14. Dr. Hazel Woodward University Librarian and Director of Cranfield Press Cranfield University, Cranfield, Bedfordshire. MK43 0AL. hazel.woodward(a)cranfield.ac.uk +44 (0) 1234 754446 MANY MORE PROMINENT SPEAKERS FROM INDIA AND ABROAD ARE EXPECTED For more details please visit: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs or http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09 For all querries and further details, please contact: ICAL 2009 Conference Secretariat Dr. S. Majumdar, Organising Secretary, ICAL C/o University Librarian, Central Library, University of Delhi New Delhi - 110 007, India Phone - 91-11-27666034, 27667848 or 24682100 Fax - 91-11-27666034 E-mail: ical2009.os(a)gmail.com with regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats: Dr. Poornima, Head, ICAST
by I.R.N.Goudar 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Dear Professionals, Hearty Congratulations to Dr. Poornima Narayana, who took over as Head, Information Centre (ICAST) at NAL effective from 1st July 2009. She has brilliant academic background with B.Sc. (Banaglore Univ.), MLIS (Madras Univ) and Ph.D.(Kuvempu Univ.). She has more than 30 years of experience at NAL itself, out of which 7 years as Deputy Head, ICAST. She is one of Fulbright Scholar. Good luck to her and her team. The centre serves its clients all over the country through its state-of-the-art information services. As already mentioned in my previous posting, I retired from my service at NAL. All professional friends are requested to contact Dr Poornima for any service required at the following address. Dr. Poornima Narayana Head, ICAST National Aerospace Laboratories Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India E-mail:poornima@nal.res.in Tel: 080-25086080/81 Once again I thank you all for all the cooperation and help extended to me in professional matters. Regards Goudar --------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Sci G & Head(Retd), Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:irnaganagoudar@yahoo.co.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICAL 2009 Reminder of Important Facts
by Mailing List Admin 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Date: Thu, 2 Jul 2009 14:41:41 +0530 (IST) From: Rajesh Singh <rajeshzone29(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Professional Colleagues, � This is a reminder of important facts regarding ICAL 2009. Please remember: � 1. The Conference is scheduled from 5th to 8th October, 2009. A Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing is scheduled for 5th October, 2009. The inegural function of the conference will take place on 5th October, 2009, evening. � 2. Experts from OCLC will conduct the Pre-Conference Tutorial on Virtual Referencing to explore real time virtual reference service, including the know how of a reference management service called Question Point. � 3. The last date for paper submission is 30th July, 2009. � 4. The last date of registration is 15th August, 2009. � 5. The registration payment is to be made by local Check/ Demand Draft prepared in favour of The Registrar, University of Delhi for ICAL – 2009, Payable at Delhi (India) 6. All are requested to register for both the Pre-Conference Tutorial as well as the Conference. For further registration details and form please visit: http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09/downloads.htm � For details please visit: http://library.du.ac.in/ocs or http://crl.du.ac.in/ical09 For all querries and further details, please send your mail to : � ICAL 2009 Conference Secretariat Dr. S. Majumdar, Organising Secretary, ICAL C/o University Librarian, Central Library, University of Delhi New Delhi - 110 007, India Phone - 91-11-27666034, 27667848 or 24682100 Fax - 91-11-27666034 E-mail: ical2009.os(a)gmail.com with regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/

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Vacancy For The Post Of University Librarian in Panjab University, Chandigarh
by mukesh jha 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

* LIBRARIAN -1 *(AC Joshi Library, P.U. Chandigarh) (Grade Rs. 16400-22400 plus allowance admissible under the University Rules) For details see: <http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/advt62009.pdf> With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L.I.SC (BHU 2008) Library Intern IDSA New Delhi mob. 9654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OCLC Formally Withdraws WorldCat Policy
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Dear Friends, OCLC Formally Withdraws WorldCat Policy As had been widely expected, OCLC announced late Friday the formal withdrawal of a proposed Policy for Use and Transfer of WorldCat Records, which was criticized as being overly restrictive and emerging without sufficient consultation. According to OCLC's announcement, "a new group will soon be assembled to begin work to draft a new policy with more input and participation from OCLC membership." Read detailed report in http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6668022.html?nid=2673&source=title&… Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Heartily wishes to Dr.I.R.N Goudar
by Mailing List Admin 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Date: Wed, 1 Jul 2009 22:01:20 +0530 From: shankar nadoor <shankarnadoor(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir, May you always have work for your hands to do. May the sun shine bright on your windowpane. May the rainbow be certain to follow each rain. May the hand of a friend always be near you. And may God Ganesha fill your heart with gladness to cheer you sir. "Age is only a number, a cipher for the records. A man can't retire his experience. He must use it." ~Bernard Baruch Regards, Shankar Nadoor Assistant Librarian M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bangalore-54 http://shankarnadoor.googlepages.com/

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ONLINE CHAT SERVICE
by arjun k 03 Jul '09

03 Jul '09

Dear users, Can you tell me, how many University/colleges/Other Libraries are providing online chat facility? -- With regards Arjun System Administrator Automation Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Punjab,Patiala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Response to Two voices of Librarians (modified)
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 02 Jul '09

02 Jul '09

Dear Friends In response to the letter published I just want to supplement something with it. The letter revealed the fact. In the last of the conversation (between Respected , Privileged Lecturer & Clerk Librarian) was absolutely correct. In colleges in West Bengal the condition is unbearble. In the said conversation, librarian said they enjoy 30 days E.L. But here in West Bengal,we the college librarians are suffering silently and living like a invertebrate. Here we have 14 days C.L. & 15 days E.L.We are Non-vacational staff. However we have been recruited through the College Sevice Commission with the same eligibility like lecturers. Gradually we have become the laughing stock of our lecturer colleagues.No Recess. No vacation.No service rules.No leave rule.You can treated like anything and which is more pathetic is that other non-teaching staff in the library they are having 30 days E.L. It is more surprising fact is that a post (Librarian) has been created and being recruited through college service commission without any service rule/leave rule. So the motive behind it is quite understandable. On the other side a lecturer in a college in west bengal get- 14 days C.L. 15 days E.L. (Upto 7 years of their service) 52 days off days/lib day for their study & research 45 days Summer Recess ( hardly 7-10 days Univ. exam duty and admission duty and not for all lecturers) 30 days (approx.) puja vacation 7 Days Winter Recess ---------------------------------------- Total---153 days (leaving 10 days in summer recess) Approximately - 5 months 1 week + 2 years FIP leave + Sabbatical Leave + 1 year Study leave (extendable) + Special study leave Thus from the above we can say that lecturers are getting salary of 12 months by working only 7 months where as Librarians are getting salary of 12 months by working 11 months. It is inexplicable step-motherly discrimination. It must be changed to sustain our profession. In the Recent time, UGC pay review committee recommended many things for the lecturer except the real parity of librarians with the lecturers.UGC and all the state govt. are ignoring our real issues intentionally and they expect us to perform only without any academic freedom.It is injustice. I can remember before some days one of our friends in the lis-forum was looking for the precedence where a librarian has been santioned a FIP leave. It is so unfortunate.My dear friend, no academic freedom for us. Its not our domain. We are Librarians-clerk. Our Senior Colleagues in our profession says that it is our ideal and duty to serve like servant. May I ask all of you, particulraly the library key persons in various policy making bodies in the state and centre -when will we get the justice? Do you feel our real problem or Do you represent us properly in the close door meeting? I doubt you don't because you fear you may loose your post/portfolio. Though many of our organizations including AIFUCTO and IALA , IASLIC has demanded the right thing i.e., Redesignation of Librarian. If it is not achieved we will be suffering forever and the future will not forgive us. Everone of us will have to face the future . It is inevitable. Change is coming every where . I dream change will be here also. Salary is very important matter. But I think liberty,freedom and above all respect is more important. New generation librarians (with respect to all of our seniors) want to change but the system is not allowing them to make any change.They want freedom . They want respect. They want parity in every respect. They neither want to be a dignified clerk nor a mere book keeper.They want open air where librarian and librarianship will be taken seriously. A possible remedy to improve the situation could be: Introduce the subject as Honours/Pass in the UG Colleges after 10+2 Redesignate The librarian Post as Assistant Professor in Library & Information Services and similarly for the others subsequently. Service rules/Leave rule must be exactly same of lecturers and it has to be explicitly mentioned otherwise it will be intentionally misinterpreted by the higher authority. Library will be kept open in the recess and in vacation time by the non-teaching staff of the library. Recess time/vacation time will help librarians for their advancement of their knowledge. Librarian must be vacational staff like other lecturers . Authority may question how a library will be kept open with its Head-librarian?.But think about the other departments also when the departments are kept open without the presence of the Head of the Department. Thus it is illogical , outdated and motivated decision to make librarian non-vacational. Include Librarian in the definition of Teacher in the concerned statute of the respective university I strongly believe change will come and it will come very soon. with best wishes to you all. Dr.Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian (W.B.C.S.C.) ---------------------------------------------- Dr.Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian (W.B.C.S.C.) Basanti Devi College (Govt. Sponsored)[http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under the University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029,West Bengal India Phone:(033)24197449 ; Mob-9434457215 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk website:www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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