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Announcement
by SRELS 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Dear Moderator: Kindly arrange to announce the notify for the benefit of lis-forum members. ******* Based on the questions that came up after my talk last month, at the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore on the Wiki's tragic experiences, I have collected interesting comments from the ALA's College and Res Libraries discussion forum. Please forward this to all in your mailing list. a.. Researching with Wikipedia: The Experiences of Experienced Librarians I would be happy to respond to any questions, and wish they leave their comments at my blog: http://kmlisc.blogspot.com/ Best, Mohamed Taher A continuing struggle to understand: Library 2.0: Based and Debased -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access Publications on Indianjournals.Com
by chandrima roy 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Hello Friends!!! Please find below the updated list of the Open Access Publications on IndianJournals.Com (a collection of 100+ multidisciplinary Indian Publications): 1) Anil Aggrawal's Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:aaijfmt&type=home 2) Fire Engineer http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:fe&type=home 3) Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijfmt&type=home 4) Indian Journal of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijpot&type=home 5) Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:ijsm&type=home 6) Journal of Bombay Veterinary College (The) http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jbvc&type=home 7) Journal of Neonatology http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jn&type=home 8) Journal of Research, SKUAST-J http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jrskuastj&type=home 9) Medico-Legal Update http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:mlu&type=home 10) Energy Security Insights http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:esi&type=home 11) Money and Finance http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:mf&type=home 12) Vetline http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:vl&type=home Hope, you will find the same as per your interest only. Please do let us know your feedback on the same. With regards Chandrima Roy (Manager) Document Delivery & IndianJournals.Com [Products of Divan Enterprises] B-9, Basement, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411/ 45055538 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy(a)docdelserv.com croy(a)indianjournals.com Website: http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National workshop on quality indicators and best practices for academic libraries
by Jagtar Singh 25 Feb '08

25 Feb '08

Dear All, Because of accommodation problems, the workshop will now be limited to 25-30 participants only. As many functions are being held at Punjabi University during these days, there is an acute shortage of accommodation. Nevertheless, the delegates who will commute daily are welcome to register even now or on the spot. The registration fee can be deposited in cash on the spot also but the registration is strictly on first come first basis. Jagtar -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Workshop Coordinator & Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) & Standing Committee Member, IFLA Information Technology Section Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) & Standing Committee Member, IFLA Information Technology Section Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STANDARDS IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION & NETWORKING
by Dr.P.V.Konnur 24 Feb '08

24 Feb '08

INDIAN ACADEMIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (IALA) NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON STANDARDS IN LIBRARY AUTOMATION & NETWORKING 17TH TO 21ST MARCH 2008 Organised by Bangalore University Library Jnana Bharati Campus Bangalore and Kesavan Institute for Information and Knowledge Management Secunderabad Context of the Workshop: Library Automation refers to the use of computers to serve the needs of library users. The operations of a library get a quantum jump with the introductions of computers. The Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and networking technologies provide fast and reliable access to the resources available in the library as well as elsewhere. Planning for an automated systems, no matter how big or small, should be part of an overall long range plan for the library. Automation should always be used as a means to achieve overall better patron service. Carefully planning for technology, bibliographic international standards and formats will enhances the institution’s ability to meet its service mission without disrupting the organizational stability of the institution. Accordingly, today’s integrated library system must not only provide access to the OPAC & other library house keeping modules, but also be capable of connecting other library services and resources. Automation and Networking is need of the hour for Libraries of the present day. Many of the Indian Libraries particularly Academic Libraries have put their efforts in automating their libraries in their own way. Using different software and on different platforms. However, very little effort is traced to consolidate these efforts and create a National Union Catalogue. This requires the common bibliographic international standards to be maintained by all Libraries. INFLIBNET has put its effort to consolidate the databases of all universities and create a union master bibliographic database. But lack of standards in creation of databases has been a major setback in this process. Hence, to overcome these deficiencies it is felt appropriate to organize a National Workshop on standards in Library Automation and Networking. Objectives of the Workshop: This workshop is being organized keeping in view the following specific objectives: 1. To sensitize the workshop participants about the significance and use of international bibliographic standards in Library Automation and Networking; 2. To create an awareness about various International Bibliographic Database Standards and formats available on Library Automation and Networking; 3. To create awareness about the availability of open source software which adhere to the International Standards; 4. To motivate and train on use of open source software like KOHA and NewGenLib; 5. To provide hands on practice to use of NewGenLib Software from the learned experts from NewGenLib. Discussion Themes: The themes of discussion during the workshop would be, but not limited to, the following: 1. International Standard Bibliographic Description (ISBD); 2. Standards for Bibliographic Data Exchange Format; 3. Open Access– OAI-PMH 4. XML (Extensible markup language) 5. MARC 21, Dublin Core, ISO 2709; 6. Federated Searching – Z39.50 and SRU/W 7. Circulation – NCIP (NISO Circulation Interchange Protocol) 8. Open Source V/s Proprietary software; 9. Barcode, RFID Technology; 10. Multi-lingual support – Unicode 11. Knowledge grid application (Concept developed by KIIKM) 12. Networking of Regional, State & National Academic Libraries. Target – Audience and number of participants: In this workshop most of the sessions are focused on hands-on experience. Hence, it would be of immense use to the University Librarians / Asst. Librarians / Information Scientists who are responsible for implementing the Automation activities in University Libraries in the country and this would also be of great use to the Teachers teaching Library Automation and Networking in schools of Library & Information Science in different Universities in the country. The total number of participants will be restricted only to FOURTY only. The selection will be offered on first-come-first-served basis. Participation Fees • For sponsored candidates Rs. 2000. • For non – Sponsored candidates Rs. 1500 • Accommodation for 5 days Rs. 1500 Fee for participation would be non-refundable and is to be paid in the form of demand draft in the name of “University Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore”. About the host institutions: Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) Indian Academic Library Association (IALA) is a registered Professional Association dedicated to work for the overall development of academic Library profession by improving the service conditions & status of Library & Information Service (LIS) Professionals (University Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Assistant Librarians and College Librarians) and enriching the quality standards of Library & Information activities, resources and services in the Academic Libraries in the country. Bangalore University Library: Bangalore University Library was established in the year 1966 after separating from Mysore University. Presently the library holds more than 3.5 lakhs of books and 50,000 bound volumes of periodicals in two campus locations. The library subscribes to more than 280 journals which includes 150 foreign journals. The library is completely automated and is on the process of restructuring its physical arrangements to suit to the new requirements. Kesvan Institute for information and knowledge management The Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management has been set up to honour the memory of late Mr. B S Kesavan and is an initiative of many of his former colleagues, relations, admirers and students. The initial funding for the Trust has come from voluntary donations. The Institute is currently involved in the following initiatives: 1. The Institute has partnered with a software company called Verus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., in Hyderabad in developing a web-based library automation and networking software. Knowledge of the functional needs of libraries and international standards has been provided by experts from KIIKM and software development expertise has come from Verus Solutions Pvt., Ltd (VSPL). 2. Publication of a text book on library automation targeted to developing country students and teachers of library science. The book titled Library Automation: Design, Principles and Practice was published by Allied Publishers on behalf of the Institute and was released in August 2004. 3. Development of E-learning modules. An experimental e-learning module on Introduction to Library Automation has been developed. THE VENUE: The workshop will be conducted in Bangalore University Library, Jnana Bharati Campus, Bangalore 560056. The campus is 10 kilometers away from Bus Stand/Railway Station located on the Mysore Road. Arrangements will be made to pickup and drop the participants who inform their itinary in advance. Climate and Clothing The climate during mid of march will be warm and pleasant, light summer clothing are suitable for the season maximum temperature varies between 26-28 degrees. Site Seeing: Site Seeing trips are planned for Bangalore and Mysore on 22nd and 23rd March based on the demand from the participants. For further details logon to the following website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/workshop Or send mails to: workshop(a)bub.ernet.in Contact Dr. P. V. Konnur University Librarian & Workshop Co-ordinator Bangalore University Library Jnanabharati Campus, Bangalore-560 056 Phone: 080-23215510, 22961131 Email: konnur(a)bub.ernet.in Fax:- 080-23215510 Officialwebsite: http://library.bub.ernet.in ____________________________________________________________________________________ Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent Information: References/Instances of Librarian to Principal post
by Ashish Pahuja 22 Feb '08

22 Feb '08

Colleagues, I need some Urgent information: To know the case or instances or Name of person or School, 'where any librarian was, appointed or promoted or else, appointed as principal in the school in India'. It will be too good if either you can provide me the details or forward the above request among your friends or in Library forum (LIS-Forum). I need the above information as early as possible. Thanks &regards Ashish p.s. Any information in the above reference shall be greatly appreciated. ------- Sent on behalf of : Amrit Pahuja, Librarian R.V.A.K Sr. Sec. School, J-Block, Vikas Puri, New Delhi-18. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Transliteration service for Librarians
by Jawed Iqbal 22 Feb '08

22 Feb '08

Dear LIS Professional Google offers transliteration service in various Idian language it is very useful tool for librarian for more information you can visit at http://www.google.com/transliterate/indic/ Md Jawed Iqbal Resource Centre ITI Colony Doorbhasnagar Rae Bareli (UP) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ONLINE SURVEY
by Dipen Deka 22 Feb '08

22 Feb '08

Dear Professionals I am a Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University. In connection with my research work, I am conducting a survey of University libraries of India on "Digital Resource Management with reference to Indian University Libraries". The objective of the study is to know the various management aspects of the digital resources available in the University Libraries of India, like the collection development process, digitization methods, organization of digital resources, access to digital resources, and preservation of digital resources. The following online questionnaire has been designed and the link is given below. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=OF8NNU0A_2bQVjJQjJjxAj7g_3d_3d The questionnaire is expected to be filled up by the University librarian or the incharges of the digital section of the university library. thanking you Dipen Deka JRF, DLISc Gauhati University Assam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ranganathan-Kaula Medal for Shri P.Y. Rajendrakumar
by Mailing List Admin 22 Feb '08

22 Feb '08

Date: Fri, 22 Feb 2008 10:55:19 +0530 (IST) From: I.R.N.Goudar <goudar(a)css.nal.res.in> Dear Professional Colleagues, Let us congratulate Shri P.Y. Rajendrakumar Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka for having been selected for Ranganathan-Kaula Medal for the year 2007. This award is for his yeoman services for the cause of Public Libraries in Karnataka and in India. As a professional and member of State Library Authority I am quite familiar about his contributions especially in making the public library system as a dynamic and visible institution by advocating and adopting information technologies for providing innovative services. More importantly he has been successful in setting up of libraries in all Gram-panchayats in Karnataka. Thanks to Rajendrakumar's efforts for making Karnataka as the first state in the country to declare August 12 as "Librarians Day". On the one side he has lead setting up of Hi-tech libraries and digitizing >30,000 Kannada books under CMU Million Book Project and on the other side facilitated setting up of hundreds of slum libraries. He has taken initiative to set up libraries at district level initially for making available books and e-resources useful for all competitive exams. He has been instrumental in changing the rigid attitude in the department and introduced "Single Window System", a transparent way of selecting books under the supervision of competent selection committee. Recently he had organised a National Seminar on "Public Libraries as Community Information Centres". During this seminar freshly prepared Draft for Public Library Act was discussed at leangth and give big momentum in this direction. He has served for the professional cause for more than 36 years in serving especially the general public. Now only the Public Library System in Karnataka has picked up in a big way under his dynamic leadership and at this crucial stage his retirement in March 2008 may slowdown the developmental activities. I wish Govt. of Karnataka will do something to continue his services at least till the appointment of a capable professional and not just an administrative replacement. Regards (Dr. I.R.N. Goudar) -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Sci F & Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html

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DELNET announces a Workshop on Koha, March 10-13, 2008 at DELNET, New Delhi
by Sangeeta Kaul 22 Feb '08

22 Feb '08

DELNET announces an interactive workshop on Koha - An Open Source Integrated Library System (ILS) : An ideal opportunity for Indian Libraries March 10-13, 2008 Venue : DELNET, New Delhi The workshop brochure is available at our website www.delnet.nic.in/programmes.htm or kindly write to us. We shall be glad to send you a letter for participation. _______________________________________________________________________________ Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-32471010, 32471002, 32471011, 9810329992 (M) Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public Libraries as Community Information Centres in India: An Emerging Vision
by Mailing List Admin 21 Feb '08

21 Feb '08

Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 12:16:35 +0000 (GMT) From: sankaran arumugam <sankaran_thehindu(a)yahoo.com> Dear All, The Madras Library Association, Chennai and The Connemara Public Library, Chennai Cordially invite you to a lecture on "Public Libraries as Community Information Centres in India: An Emerging Vision" By Dr. Ajit Pyati Assistant professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies, University of Western Ontario in Canada 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 25, 2008 Venue: The Connemara Public Library, Pantheon Road, Egmore, Chennai 600 008 Refreshments: 5.00 p.m. Dr. Ajit Pyati is an assistant professor in the Faculty of Information and Media Studies at the University of Western Ontario in Canada. He holds a BA from UC Berkeley, and MLIS and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Dr. Pyati teaches in the areas of information sources and services; information policy and equity; and social aspects of information and technology. His particular areas of research interest are international library development; information society and policy; globalization, migration, and ICTs; and critical information studies. Looking forward to see you with your colleagues on 25th. Regards, Gowri Secretary, MALA

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