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[Fwd: [inars] Commons-sense: Towards an African Digital
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 Apr '05

17 Apr '05

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: [inars] Commons-sense: Towards an African Digital Information Commons / Vers une Réunion de l'Information Numérique Africaine From: "Peter Ballantyne (INASP)" <pballantyne(a)inasp.info> Date: Fri, April 15, 2005 6:57 pm To: "Information and agricultural services - research, innovation, extension" <inars(a)dgroups.org> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Colleagues may be interested in this meeting: http://www.commons-sense.org Commons-sense: Towards an African Digital Information Commons, 25-27 May, 2005 The LINK Centre - Graduate School of Public & Development Management (P&DM), Wits University, Johannesburg, South Africa For three days, participants from around Africa and the world will gather to strategise towards the realisation of an African Digital Information Commons. This international event, carried out with a grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC), will encourage understanding of how alternative approaches to copyright and content-sharing, enabled by digital technologies and electronic networks, can be used in developing countries to enhance education and innovation. The conference begins the evening of 25 May with the launch of Creative Commons South Africa (ccSA) -- an alternative copyright licencing system -- by Creative Commons Chairperson Lawrence Lessig, Law Professor from Stanford University. The next two days will feature keynote addresses, case studies and demonstrations by "information commons" pioneers from the US, Brazil, India and several African countries. Delegates will share experiences and be equipped with the tools needed to implement open content and other flexible copyright approaches to digital publishing. This conference will be of interest to publishers, authors, technologists, lawyers, educators and all others interested in how "new copyright" is pushing the boundaries of international knowledge-sharing. Fees Corporates and professionals: R1200 per person Academics and non-profit organisations: R600 per person. No charge for students, confirmed conference speakers/presenters and full-time employees of Wits University or the IDRC. Scholarships available to a limited number of applicants http://www.commons-sense.org/pages/scholarship.htm. African Digital Commons Competition R4,000 + travel, accommodation, meals and entrance to the May 26-27 "Commons-sense" conference (www.commons-sense.org) will be awarded for the "Best African Digital Commons Creative Work." The award will be presented at the launch of Creative Commons South Africa at Johannesburg's Rosebank Hotel on the evening of 25 May 2005. Judges include Larry Lessig, Christo Doherty and Marcus Neustetter. Another R2,000 will be awarded for the "Best African Digital Commons Weblog." This award will be announced online in June or July 2005, after the May "Commons-sense" conference, which will feature an international blogging forum. Judges for this award will be bloggers from around the world including Joi Ito, Megan Knight and Vincent Maher. See http://www.commons-sense.org/pages/compet.htm for more. ********************************** Commons-sense: Vers une Réunion de l'Information Numérique Africaine http://www.commons-sense.org/index_french.htm 25-27 mai, 2005 Le LINK Centre - Troisième Cycle de Gestion Publique & du Développement (P&DM), Université de Wits, Johannesburg, Afrique du Sud Pendant trois jours, des participants venant d'Afrique et du monde entiervont se rassembler pour établir une stratégie vers la réalisation d'une Réunion de l'Information Numérique Africaine. Cet événement international, réalisé avec une subvention du Centre de Recherches pour le Développement International (CRDI), encouragera à comprendre comment des approches alternatives des droits d'auteur et du partage des contenus, rendues possibles par les technologies numériques et les réseaux électroniques, peuvent être utilisées pour développer les pays afin d'améliorer l'éducation et l'innovation. La conférence commence dans la soirée du 25 mai avec le lancement de Creative Commons South Africa (ccSA) - un système alternatif de licence des droits d'auteur - par le Président de Creative Commons, Lawrence Lessig, Professeur de Droit à l'Université de Stanford. Les deux jours suivants présenteront des discours-programmes, des études de cas et des démonstrations par des précurseurs de la « Réunion de l'information » venant des États-Unis, du Brésil, d'Inde et de plusieurs pays africains. Les participants partageront leurs expériences et seront munis des outils nécessaires pour mettre en place un contenu ouvert et d'autres approches flexibles, au niveau des droits d'auteur, de la publication numérique. Cette conférence aura un intérêt pour les éditeurs, les auteurs, les technologues, les juristes, les éducateurs et toute autre personne ayant un intérêt pour comment « les nouveaux droits d'auteur » repoussent les limites du partage international des connaissances. Frais d'inscription Sociétés et professionnels: 1200 rands par personne Universitaires et organisations à but non lucratif 600 rands par personne. Entrée gratuite pour les étudiants, les conférenciers/présentateurs confirmés et les employés à plein temps de l'Université de Wits ou du CRDI. Bourses disponibles pour un nombre limité de candidats http://www.commons-sense.org/pages/french/scholarship_french.htm Compétition Patrimoine Numérique Commun Africain 4000 rands + voyage, hébergement, repas et entrée à la conférence "Commons-sense" des 26 et 27 mai seront attribués au "Meilleur Travail Créatif de Patrimoine Numérique Commun Africain". La récompense sera présentée lors du lancement de Creative Commons South Africa au Rosebank Hotel de Johannesburg dans la soirée du 25 Mai 2005. Les juges comprennent Larry Lessig, Christo Doherty et Marcus Neustetter. 2000 rands supplémentaires seront attribués au "Meilleur Blogue de Patrimoine Numérique Commun Africain". Cette récompense sera annoncée en ligne en juin ou juillet 2005, après la conférence "Commons-sense" du mois de mai, qui comportera un forum weblog international. Les juges pour cette récompense seront des blogueurs du monde entier, y compris Joi Ito, Megan Knight et Vincent Maher. More details from: Chris Armstrong Associate, LINK Centre, Wits University, Johannesburg tel: +27-11-717-3548 or +27-83-590-8744 fax: +27-11-717-3910 alternate e-mail: carmstrong(a)icon.co.za http://link.wits.ac.za --- To join this list, visit http://www.dgroups.org/groups/inars/ Dgroups is a joint initiative of Bellanet, DFID, Hivos, ICA, IICD, OneWorld, UNAIDS and World Bank --- You are currently subscribed to inars as: arun(a)mssrf.res.in To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-inars-41648A(a)dgroups.org

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RE: [iatlis] Future of LIS Education-India
by Dr.Amruth sherikar 16 Apr '05

16 Apr '05

Hello Friends, Hello. Yes I do agree with the opinion of Dr.Roth and we do need a body which evaluates the course programmes and also the standerds. More stress must be given to the correspondence cources and they are the real people who are taking things verry light and keep earning as the main motto. With due regards >From: "Pravakar Rath" <pkrath_99(a)hotmail.com> >To: iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com >CC: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, iaslic(a)vsnl.net, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >Subject: [iatlis] Future of LIS Education-India >Date: Wed, 13 Apr 2005 10:04:57 +0530 > >My Dear Colleagues > >I would like bring to your notice a very pertinent and timely professional >issue which need to be considered for our survival and existence in the >changing scenario. As on date there are as many as 90 universities offering >LIS Courses at different levels (Certificate, Diploma, BLIS, MLIS, M Phil >and Ph.D). Library and Information Science being a professional education >definitely requires maintaining standards of excellence to develop >professional knowledge and skills in this age of information and to create >an appropriate job market to compete in national and global level. There >are >a number of Councils for other professional and technical educations in the >country created to maintain professional standards of that education. Some >of them are listed below. > >The Council of Architecture (COA) was constituted under the provisions of >the Architects Act, 1972, enacted by the Parliament of India. The Act >provides for registration of Architects, standards of education, recognized >qualifications and standards of practice to be complied with by the >practicing architects. > >The Central Council of Homoeopathy was established under the Homoeopathy >Central Council Act, 1973. The Council prescribes and recognizes all >homeopathic medicine qualifications. > >The Bar Council of India is empowered to make rules to discharge its >functions under the Advocates Act 1961. An important rule-making power is >with reference to laying down guidelines for the standards of professional >conduct and etiquette to be observed by advocates. > >The Pharmacy Council of India (PCI), also known as Central council, was >constituted under section 3 of the Pharmacy Act, 1948. The PCI controls >pharmacy education and profession in India up to graduate level. The >Council >prescribes the minimum standard of education for qualification as >pharmacist. > >Dentists Council of India, constituted under the Dentists Act, 1948, is a >Statutory Body incorporated under an Act of Parliament to regulate the >dental education and the profession of Dentistry throughout India > >The National Council for Teacher Education is a statutory body set up under >the National Council for Teacher Education Act, 1993 to facilitate planned >and coordinated development of the teacher education system in the country, >and for regulation and proper maintenance of norms and standards in the >teacher education system. > >ICAR has established various research centers in order to meet the >agricultural research and education needs of the country. It is actively >pursuing human resource development in the field of agricultural sciences >by >setting up numerous agricultural universities spanning the entire country. > >All India council for Technical Education has been established under the >AICTE Act, 1987. The council is authorized to take all steps that are >considered appropriate for ensuring coordinated and integrated development >of technical education and for maintenance of standards. > > >Considering the reality of the situation and future of LIS education in the >country, Our colleagues are requested to suggest what should be the >future >course of action to maintain professional standards of LIS in the country. >Whether we should move an idea for establishing a similar Council or any >other alternative propositions. But it is the high time to think on this >issue and let IATLIS be requested to prepare a Blue Print on this which >could be a basis for Brain Storming Session in the coming IATLIS >conference >in shaping the LIS education in India. > >My best wishes > >Dr Pravakar Rath >Professor and Head >Chairman, Board of Studies >Department of Library and Information Science >Mizoram University >(A Central University), >Aizawl, 796001,India >Phone-0389/2345228, 2342058 >(M) 9436154563-Aizawl >E-mail:prath@fulbrightweb.org > >_________________________________________________________________ >MSN Careers! http://www.timesjobs.com/MSN/ Sign up now! > Dr. Amruth Sherikar, Deputy Librarian. Head Networking & Digital Resource Centre, Gulbarga University Library, Gulbarga - 585106 Karnataka INDIA Phone No. +91-8472-245713 (R) +91-8472- 269994 (D) 245724(0) 249683 (Fax) e_mail: s_amruth(a)rediffmail.com amruth_sherikar(a)hotmail.com

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FW: [LIS-Forum] LIBRARY SOFTWARE
by Manik Nand lal 15 Apr '05

15 Apr '05

Dear All, Thank you very much for help. The list was useful. Best regards, Manik -----Original Message----- From: Manik Nand lal [mailto:maniknl@dabur.com] Sent: Wednesday, April 13, 2005 5:55 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] LIBRARY SOFTWARE Dear Colleagues, Can you please let me know the list of LIBRARY SOFTWARE ( alongwith the Vendor's contact address, telephone, fax & E-Mail numbers) available in India? Thanking you & with best regards, N. MANIK DEPUTY MANAGER LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE DABUR RESEARCH FOUNDATION 22, SITE IV, SAHIBABAD GHAZIABAD-201010 INDIA http://www.dabur.com TEL. 91-20-2777901/2778501 EXTN.2761 91-120-2772627 (DIRECT) 91-120-2959761 (DIRECT) FAX : 91-120-2777303 _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Insanity: Fire breaks out in Manipur's biggest library
by Vyasamoorthy＠icicikp.com 15 Apr '05

15 Apr '05

Dear Friends Please read the sad news below. Should love for one script end up in destroying the other? THINK. Vyasamoorthy ======================================= Regional The Hindu dated 13/4/2005 http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/004200504131903.htm Fire breaks out in Manipur's biggest library Imphal, April 13 (PTI): Valuable books and other materials were destroyed when unknown persons set fire to Manipur's biggest library, 'Central Library', here today, official source said. Sources said fire personnel took more than five hours to control the fire. Chief librarian H. Devendra Singh told media persons that books worth over Rs 10 crore were destroyed in the fire. Activist of social organisation, MEELAN, which has been demanding introduction of Manipuri script in schools had "earlier threatened to burn the library if their demand was not accepted by the government", sources said. At present Bengali script is in used in Manipur. Dr.P.Vyasamoorthy, Advisor, Virtual Information Centre, ICICI Knowledge Park, Genome Valley, Turkapally, Shameerpet Mandal, RR District, Hyderabad 500078 INDIA Email: vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com Phone - Office: +91(40)23480053 Fax: +91(40)23480007 Phone Residence: +91(40)27846631

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Vandalism in Manipur
by shantha venkatesan 15 Apr '05

15 Apr '05

Love for one script is not the apt phrase. This is a mere barbaric act committed owing to momentary impulse and instigation from all those who are bent upon destroying public property & priceless collections.This act needs to be condemned ruthlessly by all sane people. After committing unsocial actions how can they call themselves "social organisations" ? We need to understand through proper investigations as to how such an act got materialised as per the wishes of this organisation. Whether due precautions were taken after the threatening calls were received, Whether securities were posted after knowing the intentions of this orgn. etc. needs probing. Don't we experience emotional actions during union negotiations, strikes, admissions to top class institutions and many more which can be added to this list. All of us would like to know how to counter terrorism in educational institutes which is on the rise in modern world. Can non-violence correct the acts of terrorism ? THINK !!!!!!!!!All good samaritans should unite, co-operate and co-ordinate fearlessly in tackling such acts of vandalism Shantha Venkatesan. Senior Librarian Prof.M.M.Sharma Library U.I.C.T.Matunga (East) Mumbai400 019

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"54.53.49..48..0 - Hello Friends, Are you ready for the InfoQuiz?"
by Mouna 15 Apr '05

15 Apr '05

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Required Patent Writer
by Madhuresh 14 Apr '05

14 Apr '05

Dear Friends, Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited, Bangalore is looking for a Patent Writer. The position will be Bangalore based. The person should have minimum 2 years of experience in writing patent particularly for Pharma/Chemistry. Min Qualification: M. Sc. In Chemistry or related discipline. The person should have good knowledge about organic chemistry, good understanding about how to interpret patent and generic structures. Please send your CV immediately to me at madhuresh_s(a)aurigene.com Madhuresh Singhal Aurigene Discovery Technologies Limited, Electronic City, phase II, Hosur Road, Bangalore 560100 Phone 28521314-16 Ext.- 212 Mobile 098861 82822

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Will the internet kill the printed book?
by asim kumar 14 Apr '05

14 Apr '05

Dear professionals, Of course Internet is a medium where authors can put their knowledge in a form that is accessible easily, but the main question remains the same as the authenticity of the source and more important users choice of the source. As a professional my personal experience is that users ask for documents from internet but for the purpose of consultation they always prefer printed material. In our collection we have got more than 200 e-books, but users have always asked for their printed version, they feel more comfortable with that. So Internet will remain a platform for sharing knowledge and easy retrieval of that, but rest all depends on users choice and at the moment they are going for printed documents and driving force will remain users only. Asim Kumar, Librarian, The Jain Group of Institutions. Yahoo! India Matrimony: Find your life partneronline. Dear professionals, Of course Internet is a medium where authors can put their knowledge in a form that is accessible easily, but the main question remains the same as the authenticity of the source and more important users choice of the source. As a professional my personal experience is that users ask for documents from internet but for the purpose of consultation they always prefer printed material. In our collection we have got more than 200 e-books, but users have always asked for their printed version, they feel more comfortable with that. So Internet will remain a platform for sharing knowledge and easy retrieval of that, but rest all depends on users choice and at the moment they are going for printed documents and driving force will remain users only. Asim Kumar, Librarian, The Jain Group of Institutions. http://in.rd.yahoo.com/specials/mailtg/*http://yahoo.shaadi.com/india-matri… Yahoo! India Matrimony : Find your life partner http://in.rd.yahoo.com/specials/mailtg2/*http://yahoo.shaadi.com/india-matr… online .

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ILS benchmarks/benchmarking
by Carlos Vílchez Román 13 Apr '05

13 Apr '05

Sorry if this has been posted before. Hi, my name is Carlos Vilchez-Roman, head of the Automation Office of the UNMSM Central Library. The Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos is located in Lima, Peru. I am looking for some benchmarks to evaluate the performance of our Integrated Library System (it is called Sabini, an ILS developen in Spain), spe- pecially the OPAC, but I have found nothing in the LIS periodicals such as Computers in Libraries or The Electronic Library. Anoyone knows an article or document (PDF/HTML) related to ILS benchmarks/benchmarking? I mean indicators such as: - Requests per second - Response time - Latency time and so on. Thanks for your time. Best, Carlos Vilchez-Roman Head of Automation Office Central Library - UNMSM --------------------------------------------------------------- Banco de Crédito BCP - Dedicados a hacerte la Banca más simple. Visita nuestra Banca por Internet http://www.viabcp.com ---------------------------------------------------------------

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LIBRARY SOFTWARE
by Manik Nand lal 13 Apr '05

13 Apr '05

Dear Colleagues, Can you please let me know the list of LIBRARY SOFTWARE ( alongwith the Vendor's contact address, telephone, fax & E-Mail numbers) available in India? Thanking you & with best regards, N. MANIK DEPUTY MANAGER LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE DABUR RESEARCH FOUNDATION 22, SITE IV, SAHIBABAD GHAZIABAD-201010 INDIA http://www.dabur.com TEL. 91-20-2777901/2778501 EXTN.2761 91-120-2772627 (DIRECT) 91-120-2959761 (DIRECT) FAX : 91-120-2777303

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