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InfoWatch September 2005
by M.R Lalitha 23 Sep '05

23 Sep '05

Dear LIS-Forum member, The September 2005 issue of InfoWatch is now online, bringing you the details of new Internet sites related to Science and Engineering. You can access the complete issue on the NCSI Web server at the URL : http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/infowatch/iw.php You will also find earlier issues of InfoWatch here. For your convenience, the table of contents is given below. If you wish to be on the mailing list of InfoWatch to receive the complete issue by e-mail, let us know. Also mention your format preference - html or text. Regards -Lalitha M.R (lalitha(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------ InfoWatch Tracking Networked Scientific Information Sources and Services (An electronic update service brought to you by NCSI) September 2005 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In This Issue 1. Amino Acid-Nucleotide Interaction Database (AANT) 2. AZoNano.com - The A to Z of Nanotechnology 3. Bielefeld Academic Search Engine (BASE) [A multi-disciplinary search engine to scholarly internet resources] 4. Climate Analysis Indicators Tool (CAIT) 5. Engineering - An endless frontier [Insights into the underlying principles of engineering through a series of illustrated articles] 6. Flight Dynamics and Control toolbox (FDC) [A tool for aircraft dynamics analysis and flight control system design] 7. FreeMat [A free environment for rapid engineering and scientific prototyping and data processing] 8. FreePCB - A printed circuit board layout editor 9. FreeTechBooks.com - Free computer science books and lecture notes 10. Industrial Control DesignLine [A resource for industrial engineers and designers for up-to-date information] 11. IT Backbones [A resource with white papers and news for the IT sector] 12. Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes (KEGG) 13. Microsoft Research [A unique corporate research lab] 14. Open Online Education Network (OOEN) [A reference guide to online distance education] 15. Protein Spotlight - One month one protein 16. SCATMECH - Polarized light scattering C++ class library 17. Science conferences - A disitributed portal to select science and technology conference proceedings 18. Sky View Cafe [Java applet to view the movements of astronomical objects] 19. Sustainable building sourcebook 20. Xcalcs - Online calculations for structural engineers ------------------------------------------------------------------------ About InfoWatch : InfoWatch is a monthly electronic newsletter, brought out by the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - 560 012, INDIA. Information in the newsletter is collected and verified by NCSI staff.The newsletter aims to raise awareness of new sources of information on the Internet, particularly those which are relevant for higher education and research. Some items may be of relevance only to the IISc community.Resources reported here have been taken from various discussion lists and other network tools and no special claims are made for accuracy or originality. Most of the sources cited in the newsletter were checked at the time of publication, however it is possible that some of the resources are no longer available. We welcome comments about the newsletter and suggestions for resources to be featured. Please e-mail your comments to InfoWatch editors: Ms. K. Thulasi (thulasi(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) & Ms. M. R. Lalitha (lalitha(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) ------------------------------------------------------------------------

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LIS-FORUM: ITS ROLE
by I.R.N.Goudar 23 Sep '05

23 Sep '05

Dear Professionals, As you are aware LIS-FORUM has emerged as an effective means of communication and discussion among LIS Professionals in the country for the last few years. One of the Lis-Forum member has strongly expressed his feelings that postings covering Regional/State level associations should not be broadcast on Lis-Forum. But if you see the postings all these years, forum has been covering items issued by be it MALIBNET, KALA, MYLISA, RSC-Delhi, IATLIS, SIS, etc or a message from an University. In this way forum is networking LIS Professionals and concerned professional associations all over the country, be it fron Kashmir, TN, West Bengal or Karnataka. I am of the opinion that apart from discussing professional matters we should know what is going on in professional circles elsewhere too. While each Association can have its own discussion forum, important announcemnets should be covered by Lis-Forum irrespective of whether the LIS Association is State/Regional level one as long as the matter is of interest, as has been the case all these days. Rather we need bother about the quality, importance and relevance of the of the content in the postings. Infact Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar had posted an item toucing some issues concerned in this matter a year back or so. I INVITE LIS-FORUM MEMBERS TO GIVE THEIR OPINION IN THIS MATTER. Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 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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Open access to Dr Ranganthan's ideas
by Shahab 23 Sep '05

23 Sep '05

Dear friends: I have read the posting by Michael May asking for the digitisation of Dr Ranganathan's book, Five Laws of Library Science. It is very pathetic to know that due to the nonavailability of sufficient number of copies many library and information science graduates are unable to read the book. The case is similar for other books penned by Dr Ranganthan. He had preached open access and accessibility to information throughout his life. And it is his books being obstructed, by whatsoever the reasons be, for access. I would like to appeal the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), which holds the copyright for Dr Ranganathan's books, to concentrate on popularising his ideas by digitising all his works and giving it for free. It will be a boon for the students and professionals in the field of Library and Information Science. Now the technology has allowed us to achieve what Dr.Ranganathan has propounded/dreamt of in a greater way. Let us take advantage of the technology and emerging trends in publishing. S M Shahabuddin M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Chennai, India Dear friends: I have read the posting by Michael May asking for the digitisation of Dr Ranganathan's book, Five Laws of Library Science. It is very pathetic to know that due to the nonavailability of sufficient number of copies many library and information science graduates are unable to read the book. The case is similar for other books penned by Dr Ranganthan. He had preached open access and accessibility to information throughout his life. And it is his books being obstructed, by whatsoever the reasons be, for access. I would like to appeal the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), which holds the copyright for Dr Ranganathan's books, to concentrate on popularising his ideas by digitising all his works and giving it for free. It will be a boon for the students and professionals in the field of Library and Information Science. Now the technology has allowed us to achieve what Dr.Ranganathan has propounded/dreamt of in a greater way. Let us take advantage of the technology and emerging trends in publishing. S M Shahabuddin M S Swaminathan Research Foundation Chennai, India http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigclick.cgi/www.rediff.com/signa… http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/sigimpress.cgi/www.rediff.com/sig…

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Seminars conf proceeding info
by Parinita Samant 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

Dear All, Its nice to meet (virtually) such like-minded people. Like Nivedita says, it is not possible to attend the conferences and seminars which are taking place. Useful information which is generated is limited to the people who attend the conferences. The barriers that we face, of time, physical location, finance etc can be overcome by achiving the information generated in the seminars/conferences etc, on an open platform (like Aparajita has suggested). In this way, all of us Library Proessionals could be keeping abreast with what is happening in the field, and we could implement some of the useful suggestions made. Our field is now fast changing. E-Learning is growing at a very fast pace. For a long time, professionals in our field have been battling with technology. "Sink or Swim" has made us adapt as and when necessary. But is this enough? Compared to the development of Libraries in the western society, and the kind of services they provide, we in India are lagging far behind (believe me, not for the lack of talent). Not that we need to follow where they lead, but surely we can pick and choose what is best and implement it!! Information, useful information, proper use of the same, and how to implement it whenever and wherever necessary should be made available to all. All of us try to make a difference wherever we work. The innovative ideas that we use to "sell and/or market" our skills, the difference that we make when we interact with our clientele etc should not be limited to just one library. New developments and where and how we could use the same could be shared by us all. Our ideas that have made a difference could be shared, anything that we have pioneered or we are planning to implement could be shared and discussed. That way, we will not only be able to perform better in our spheres, but also we could interact with people who have, "been there-done that", share their experiences learn from them and avoid mistakes and pit-falls. Thanks and Regards, Parinita HexaVarsity - Library 55919595 Ext. No 9707 -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Parinita Samant Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:46 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Seminars conf proceeding info Dear All, We all hear of a lot of Seminars and Conferences being organized by and for Library Professionals. Would it not be more beneficial if the reports/proceedings etc of these could be made available for all? Or, at least, the organizers could give out details of where to procure this kind of information from...! Just a thought...... Thanks and Regards, Parinita parinitas(a)hexaware.com _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Seminars conf proceeding info
by HENAG 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

Thanks a lot Ms Parinita, The same thought also came in my mind. It would even be useful for them who could not attend the seminar for some reasons. Thanks & regards Hena S Gupta Infosys Central Library Electronics City. -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Parinita Samant Sent: Wednesday, September 21, 2005 10:46 AM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Seminars conf proceeding info Dear All, We all hear of a lot of Seminars and Conferences being organized by and for Library Professionals. Would it not be more beneficial if the reports/proceedings etc of these could be made available for all? Or, at least, the organizers could give out details of where to procure this kind of information from...! Just a thought...... Thanks and Regards, Parinita parinitas(a)hexaware.com _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS***

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Apply Open Access to Five Laws?
by MichaelMay.10726764＠bloglines.com 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

Dear Colleagues, I am replying to the recent post about the article, "India pioneered open access publishing system" at http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/sep182005/state1942332005917.asp I believe S.R. Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science would have a greater impact on Open Access if the full text of the original edition of Five Laws was made freely available online for non-profit use by LIS professionals, scholars and students, and the general public worldwide. Although Five Laws is frequently cited as a seminal work in library and information science, the book itself does not appear to have ever been digitized or published in electronic format. Not even print copies of Five Laws are readily available for loan or sale, at least in the United States. According to OCLC's WorldCat, only about 50 libraries have copies of the first edition of Five Laws in their collections. While more libraries hold later editions and reprints, no editions of Five Laws appear to be in stock or currently available for sale from booksellers. A recent journal article estimates that between 4,000 and 5,000 students graduate from U.S. library schools each year. Since copies are not readily available, many of these students probably have not read Ranganathan's Five Laws, arguably the most important work in our field. The Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Laws for Library Science (SRELS) at Bangalore owns the copyright to the Five Laws of Library Science. Do any LIS-Forum subscribers have ideas about how SRELS might go about digitizing Five Laws? Are there any Indian libraries, universities, or non-profit organizations that would be able to donate technical expertise and equipment needed to adequately preserve and disseminate the text in digital format? Is any grant money available to help finance such a project? Would any librarians or students volunteer their time to help? Perhaps if we shared our ideas here and with SRELS at srels(a)vsnl.com, we could find a way to provide open access to the work identified as the origin of Open Access. Respectfully, Michael May Dubuque, Iowa, U.S. michael.p.may(a)earthlink.net

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33rd FIVE LAWS LECTURE
by DRTC General 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 33rd FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2005) on ISO 9000 : 2000 and Special Libraries by Dr. A. Aruna Scientist "F", TIC/Library Gas Turbine Research Estab., C.V. Raman Nagar, Bangalore 560076 on Tuesday, 27th September 2005 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Presided by Prof. K.S Raghavan Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059

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4th International Convention CALIBER - 2006 on Dymanic Interoperable Web based Information Systems at Gulbarga University, -India
by Mailing List Manager 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

Date: Wed, 21 Sep 2005 05:10:36 -0700 (PDT) From: raghavendra patil <raghapatil(a)yahoo.com> Dear Professsionals, INFLIBNET Centre has been organising CALIBER every year in different parts of the country in collaboration with different universities.This Convention provides a unique forum to the library professionals, information providers and users involved in automation and networking of libraries to come together and interact on the subjects of mutual interest. CALIBER-2006 on �Dymanic Interoperable Web based Information Systems� is being scheduled to be hosted at Gulbarga University, Gulbarga during February , 2006. For more Detials one can go through : http://web.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2006/index.html With Regards Raghavendra Patil Librarian K J Somaiya Institute of Engineering and Information Technology Somaiya Ayurvihar Complex, Near Everard Nagar, Eastern Express Highway, Sion, MUMBAI - 400 022 (INDIA) Telephone: 91-22-2402 8801/2408 0331/2404 2797 Ext:114 Fax: 91-22-2402 8804 E mail:raghavendra.patil@gmail.com,raghapatil@yahoo.com, URL: www.somaiya.edu

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For Google, Another Stormy Chapter !!!
by Shraddha Lapasiya 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

Dear All, The world's most popular and fastest search engine is in mid of a controversy with regards to violation of copy rights...... TO KNOW MORE.. Read the news below: For Google, Another Stormy Chapter Fuzzy copyright laws leave plenty of room for controversy -- and a new lawsuit -- over the search engine's right to scan books For details : http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2005/tc20050922_5949_tc02… --------------------------------- Yahoo! for Good Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. Dear All, The world's most popular and fastest search engine is in mid of a controversy with regards to violation of copy rights...... TO KNOW MORE.. Read the news below: For Google, Another Stormy Chapter Fuzzy copyright laws leave plenty of room for controversy -- and a new lawsuit -- over the search engine's right to scan books For details : http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2005/tc20050922_5949_tc02… http://www.businessweek.com/technology/content/sep2005/tc20050922_5949_tc02… Yahoo! for Good http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate3/ Click here to donate to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort.

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Useful news
by Aman Jha 22 Sep '05

22 Sep '05

Friends, Two news items, I found interesting in today's Hindu. May be interesting for you as well. 1. Libraries vs shopping malls [Delhi edition, Page no. 24] The story is all about Singapore's new national library and the library culture in Singapore. 2. Beware, malware is out there! [Delhi edition, Page no. 13] According to "Internet Security Threat Report" released on Wednesday by Symantec, Open software are no longer safe. Regards, Aman Jha Librarian Confederation of Indian Industry Plot No 249-F, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Sector 18, Gurgaon 122015 (Haryana) Tel: 0124-5014060-67 * Fax: 0124-5014080

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