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Re: [LIS-Forum] [Open-access] Fwd: [open-science] Yesterday, we leaked the French agreement with Elsevier
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Nov '14

14 Nov '14

Congratulations to Rayna, Pierre-Carl Langlais, Jenny and Katelyn for making this widely known. In India every consortium signs such secret contracts although all the money they pay the publishers come from the taxpayers. In the US and UK activists have used Freedom of Information Act to bring out the contracts into the open. At least in two cases a major publisher objected to it but the courts turned down their unjust objections. There is a Right to Information provision in India and we must use it to get the details of the contracts consortia sign with publishing companies. Arun On Tue, Nov 11, 2014 at 9:23 PM, Marieke Guy <marieke.guy(a)okfn.org> wrote: > Likely to be of interest to the Open Access list too. > > -------- Original Message -------- Subject: [open-science] Yesterday, we > leaked the French agreement with Elsevier Date: Tue, 11 Nov 2014 > 16:49:38 +0100 From: Rayna <rayna.st(a)gmail.com> <rayna.st(a)gmail.com> To: > open-science <open-science(a)lists.okfn.org> <open-science(a)lists.okfn.org>, > "open-access(a)lists.okfn.org" <open-access(a)lists.okfn.org> > <open-access(a)lists.okfn.org> <open-access(a)lists.okfn.org> > > Hi everyone, > > Just a short message to highlight a piece we wrote with Pierre-Carl > Langlais (@Dorialexander). It was published in a prominent online > publication yesterday, in French and was aimed to release the recently > concluded agreement between the French Ministry of Research and Elsevier.Â > > With precious help from Jenny and Katelyn, the piece is now available in > English on the main OKF blog:Â > http://blog.okfn.org/2014/11/11/france-prefers-to-pay-twice-for-papers-by-i… > > Such secret contracts are what hinders any meaningful incentive to an > Open Access policy. This is the first installment in a series of materials > we will be running in the coming weeks, aiming to achieve greater > transparency (and later on, to conquer the world ;) ). > > Comments, insights, ideas, tweets, etc. greatly appreciated, > Rayna > > -- > "Change l'ordre du monde plutÃ´t que tes dÃ©sirs." > > http://me.hatewasabi.info/ > > _______________________________________________ > open-access mailing list > open-access(a)lists.okfn.org > https://lists.okfn.org/mailman/listinfo/open-access > Unsubscribe: https://lists.okfn.org/mailman/options/open-access > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reply to : Does Introduction of LIS Syllabus in Undergraduate Course Curriculum Change the Libraries/Librarians image?
by Anand Dodamani 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Dear friends, I have been observing the discussions on the image and status of the librarian in the forum. I am disappointed to read some of the opinions expressed by my senior colleagues on the issue. My first question is : why should we feel unimportant? The UGC and Governments have provided all the facilities to librarians on par with teachers. We should be thankful for that. The basic role of the librarian is to support the teaching-learning programmes by way of providing required study and reference material. We should do that work efficiently and effectively. We should think about how to increase our efficiency in our routine work. Change in designation will not change our nature of work. What is wrong in the present nomenclature? Why are we so eager to get re-designated as Assistant Professor/ Associate Professor/ and Professor? Do you think teachers are superior to librarians? No. We all are equal. We should learn from Doctors, Lawyers and Engineers about feeling proud of the profession. Creating a brand or image depends on the quality of work that we do. If we start feeling low, the others will also start ignoring us. Instead of fighting for the introduction of Library Science as a subject at the Undergraduate Level, we should work for strengthening the library system in our respective colleges and institutes. I don't know how others feel about me but, I feel proud of myself. Thanks and regards, Anand Dodamani Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Does Introduction of LIS Syllabus in Undergraduate Course Curriculum Change the Libraries/Librarians image?
by Venkata Kesavan 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Dear Friends, This is in response to some very interesting discussions that are currently going on the subject: "Does Introduction of LIS Syllabus in Undergraduate Course Curriculum Change the Libraries/Librarians image". While, at the outset, I broadly agree with various views already expressed by our friends in this discussion trail, it will not be out of place and time to state that, even though we cannot always control various circumstances, factors and players in the LIS field like - LIS Schools, Professional Bodies, Training & Development Organizations, etc. and expect them to do some 'genuine good work' for the upliftment of our profession, I feel that, as working professionals, we ourselves can do our bit in improving the overall situations in our work environments and organizations. As an LIS professional serving in the field for over last two decades, based on my regular interactions with various fellow LIS professionals, I have observed that the following are some of the 'practical reasons', which create real impediments for the LIS professionals to get ahead in their professional life and maintain their professional status / image. Here are my humble observations and suggestions: a) Currently, there are several well-organised libraries in various types and kinds, that are in operations in our Country and these are managed by well-qualified and equally competent LIS professionals. However, as professionals, many of us, quite often does not know how to 'show-case' our 'best professional work / productive work' to attract the much-needed appreciations and recognitions from the Management of our Parent Organizations as well as User Groups. This needs to change through instilling more and more self-confidence in ourselves with a positive approach, supplemented by making effective communications (formal/ informal) within the organization, including with our user groups. b) Another important factor, which contributes to a non-LIS professionals taking charge of Libraries (including in some of the leading and reputed organizations) is that, we as Sr. LIS Professionals fail to create proper succession plan for the future. And in a number of such cases, when a Sr Librarian retires or leaves, without having groomed a person second-in-line (in spite of having a good number qualified and experienced LIS people within the team) to take over the Librarian position, such organizations either make a Faculty member / Research head, Admin person etc., as the in-charge of such Libraries or recruit a new LIS professional from outside the organization. Such a situation actually demoralises the existing LIS team. If these kinds of situations have to change, then it is the Sr LIS Professional who has to play a major positive role (with the blessings of top management) in identifying and grooming the second- in-line person to take over his / her job in future. Equally, in some such cases, here the existing Jr LIS team members are also to be blamed to some extent, as in a quite few cases, howsoever the Sr Librarian tries, the Jr Librarian never shows any positive intent or just remains very reluctant to become the next team leader (Librarian) and tries to be happy (content!) with the role of second fiddle to someone. Only, if such scenarios changes, then the image our profession will also change for better. c) In spite of offering various modern library services and Internet based online library services etc., we still have a long way to go in 'proactively reaching out to our various user groups' by offering value-added and high-quality library and information services with some local level customization and need based service approach. This kind of proactive approach needs to pick-up with more consistent, user-centred innovative strategies and creative strategies in information services design and delivery. d) While a number of us are good at offering high-quality library and information services at the local level with some innovative ways, we are not good at consistently sharing as well as benchmarking our best practices (event worst practices!) with our fellow LIS professionals, at the National as well as International levels. On this front, it may be noted that, some of the so called "National / International LIS Conferences" that are organised in this Country; often the quality of the papers presented / published in various LIS Conferences / Proceedings; and also our 'less-active participation' in such conferences are the clear indicators for such poor and depressing trends in our field. This needs to improve for the better with open minded knowledge-sharing approach, supported by quality research papers, case studies, books, etc. - leading to more and more professionally rewarding debates and discussions. e) Finally, having opted for a noble and scholarly service profession that of LIS, sometimes, we can be less self-centred and more services oriented (we are in the service of others!) and by doing so, our service quality (and mainly its positive impact on our user communities) itself will speak for our status, position and credibility in any organization. I know, this is easier said than done. But, I feel, we can do it by taking ourselves less seriously and our library users more seriously!. (No philosophy - just trying to be more practical, as I had benefited from such positive approaches, every now and then). I hope these points are helpful in further professional discussions...as many of you would have similar views...or...even better views... Best Regards, Dr. R. Venkata Kesavan B.Sc., MLIS., M.Phil., Ph.D. DGM & HEAD TIMES ARCHIVES & KNOWLEDGE CENTRE (TAKC) THE TIMES GROUP THE TIMES OF INDIA BUILDING, 2ND FLOOR DR. D. N. ROAD MUMBAI 400 001 PH: (D): +91-22-66354470 CELL: 09323812172 Email: Venkata.kesavan(a)timesgroup.com<mailto:Venkata.kesavan@timesgroup.com> TAKC - Knowledge is Our Heritage END Vijay Karnataka, 15 years of trust, of truth, of winning, of excitement and of celebration. Disclaimer :----- The information in this e-mail and any attachments is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended solely for the addressee or addressees. 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Request for fulltext article
by Mamtha's Gmail 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Dear professional friends, One of our postgraduate student requires the following reference Kindly please arrange to provide a copy of this article if available in your library. Physical measurements as risk indicators for low-back trouble over a one-year period.Biering-Sørensen F <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Biering-S%C3%B8rensen%20F%5BAuthor%…> . Spine (Phila Pa 1976). <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/6233709#> 1984 Mar;9(2):106-19. -- -- *Thank you & Regards* *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|* * India*T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Week Celebrations and Jatha - create awareness on reading habits and libraries by Tumkur District Library Association (TUDLA)
by Dr. B. RAVIIVVENKAT 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

*Dear Professionals,Tumkur District Library Association (TUDLA), Tumakuru, Karnataka, in association withKarnataka State Library Association(KALA), Bangalore, Rotary Tumkur, Dept. of Public Libraries, Karnataka, Kannada Jilla Sahitya parishat, Empress Women pre-university college, Innerwheel, District Women writers association, District Science Centre and Jnana butti satsanga kendra, Tumakuru take immense pleasure in inviting you for the Inauguration of Library Week Celebrations and Jatha organised to create awareness on reading habits and libraries.The programme details are as follows:9.30 AM to 11.30 AM : Jatha participated by more than 1000 students, LIS professionals, writers, social activitists and public.11.30 AM to 12.30 PM: Inaguration ProgrammeChief Guests:Smt. GeethaRudresh, Mayor, Metropolitan Corporation, TumakuruSri. S.P. Muddahanume gowda,Honb'le Member of Parliament, Tumakuru.Dr. Rafeeq Ahmed, Honb'le Member of Legislative Assembly, Tumakuru.Sri. K.S. Sathyamurthy, IAS, District Commissioner, TumakuruSri. Ramanagupta, IPS, Superintendent of Police, TumakuruProf. A.H. Rajasab, Vice-Chancellor, Tumkur UniversityProf. D. Shivalingaiah, Registrar, Tumkur UniversityDr. Lakshman Das, National Award Winner, Harikatha Vidwan, TumakuruSri. Sagar T.S., President, Rotary, TumakuruS. Naganna, Editor, Prajapragathi Newspaper, Tumakuru.Smt. Sumithra Nagaraj, President, Innerwheel, Tumakuru.Dr. Somu Bhaskarachar, President, Kannada Jilla Sahitya parishat, Tumakuru.Smt. Sugunadevi C.N, President, District Women writers association, Tumakuru.Sri. H.D. Basavaraju, Deputy Director (In-charge), Public Library, Tumakuru.Sri. C. Vishwanath, President, District Science Centre, TumakuruPresided by: Prof. B. Marulaiah, Principal, Empress Women pre-university college, Tumakuru.You are cordially invited.Please come, bring your friends and spread the word…to make this event a grand success...Thanks and Regards,Dr. B RavivenkatGeneral SecretaryTumkur District Library Association (TUDLA)Tumakuru, Karnataka, India-----------------------Dr. B RavivenkatDy. LibrarianUniversity LibraryTumkur University, Tumkur.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three days Training Programme on “E-resource Management”, 15th 17th December, 2014
by Roma 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Respected Members, INFLIBNET is organizing three days Training Programme on “E-resource Management” during 15th-17th December, 2014. The main objective of this workshop is to help the participants in understanding the key concepts of eresource management & role of publishers & intermediaries, to provide better visibility of e-resources, linking of e-resources & promote the use of the e-resources and to evaluate the e-resources subscribed by the institutions. The workshop includes lectures as well as intensive hands-on training, so as to provide both theoretical base and practical skills to the participants. *Resource Persons* The lecturers are prominent research scientists/professors working in the field of eresource management. *Target Participants* Library and information professionals, information scientists and students. A maximum of 25-30 candidates will be enrolled for the training programme on First Come First Serve basis. *Venue* The Workshop will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India *Fee* With accommodation: Rs 5,000/- per person Without accommodation Rs 3,000/- per person It covers the cost of workshop kit (containing training materials), breakfast, working lunch, two time tea & snacks during the sessions. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of The INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. Please visit following link for more information: Brochure: *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/erm_brochure.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/erm_brochure.pdf>* Registration form: *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/erm_reg.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/erm_reg.pdf>* For participation and more information please do contact dinesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Do not trash your e-junk - BinBag it
by Dr Francis Jayakanth 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Dear Members, The Bengaluru edition of Deccan Herald dated Tuesday, 11 Nov carried an interesting article with the above title in its supplements' section. The article is about disposing of e-waste responsibly. The online version of the article can be accessed at: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/440745/don039t-trash-your-e-junk.html. BinBag is a social entrepreneurial start-up initiated by Mr. Achritra Borgohain and it is under incubation at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore's N.S. Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (NSRCEL). The BinBag concept involves giving gifts or money to those who dispose of their e-waste to this start-up. I met Mr. Achitra this morning and handed over my first installment of e-waste to BinBag. I have assured him that every bit of e-waste that has been lying around at my home will to handed over to BinBag for responsible recycling. I take this opportunity to urge all the fellow members to make use of the services of BinBag or any other similar initiate to dispose of their personal e-waste for responsible recycling. Libraries, too, can play an effective role in the collection of e-waste from the library patrons just by placing a collection bag the at entrance of the library. The e-waste thus collected at the libraries can be handed over to initiatives such as the BinBag for effective recycling. I have another suggestion to the fellow members: Almost every day, we have some professional activity or the other in some part of the country. The organizers of such events could make an appeal to the prospective audience to bring along their personal e-waste to the event. The organizers should collect the e-waste brought by the audience and then hand over them for responsible recycling. If someone wants to get in touch with Mr. Achitra, his contact details are: Binbag NSRCEL, IIMB, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru-560076 email: getbinbang(a)gmail.com Ph: 080-26993708 Mobile: +919900050244 Best regards, Francis IIMB, Bannerghatta Road, Bg-76 ******************************************* Disclaimer *************************************************** This email message, its content and any files transmitted with it are intended solely for the originally intended addressee(s) and may be legally privileged and /or confidential. If you have received this email in error or otherwise, please delete it and contact the originator immediately. You should not copy or forward it on or otherwise use the contents, attachments, or information in any way without the express permission of the originator. Any such unauthorized use or disclosure may be unlawful. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book
by K.N. Prasad 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Moderator LIS-forum Dear Sir, Kindly arrange to announce the following for the benefit of LIS-FORUM subscribers and their colleagues and friends. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad Convenor Prof. K.S. Deshpande Endowment Lectures Committee, Bangalore --------- - As all of us know 14-20 November is observed as ‘Library Week’. This is the time when we promote reading culture. In this context, I wish to bring the following book to your notice. *Development and Sustenance of Reading Habit - Woven around the Nucleus of Ideas of Prof. K.S. Deshpande** by Dr S.K. Savanur. ESS ESS Publications, New Delhi, 2011. xviv, 134p. 23cms. 425.00. ISBN **978-81-7000-632-9* The book, with its many innovative ideas about promoting reading habit, is worth having in every academic and public library. It tells what parents, teachers and libraries should do to promote reading. It provides many reading methods. In addition, the book serves as an ideal gift to the winners of many competitions and cultural programmes in schools, colleges and universities. [Note: Royalty of this book goes to ‘Prof. K.S. Deshpande Endowment’.] Copies of this useful book may be obtained from Ess Ess Publications or from many online bookshops on the Web. *Ess Ess Publications,* *4831/24, Ansari Road, Daryaganj,* *NEW DELHI – 110 002* *India* *Tel.: +91 - 011 - 23260807, 41563444* *Fax: +91 - 011 - 41563334* Email: info(a)essessreference.com www.essessreference.com <http://www.newcenturypublications.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for UGC Sponsored National Seminar on 14-15 Nov.2014 at CKT College, Panvel
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Dear All, Your cordially invited for UGC Sponsored Two Days National Seminar on Evolving Library as a Learning Resource Centre: Challenges & New Horizons 14th & 15th November, 2014 In Collaboration With Navi Mumbai Librariansâ Association Chief Guest Prof. C. R. Karisiddappa ** Resource Person ** Name of Resource Person Topic â Day, Date & Time (All session are included with 15min Q & A) Dr. Akhtar Parvez* Head & Chief Librarian, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Indore Subscription and Licensing: Issues and Challenges* 14th November 2014 â 12.15pm to 01.15pm Dr. D. Jotwani Head & Chief Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mumbai Change Management in Library & Information Services* 14th November 2014 â 11.15am to 12.15pm Dr. Anil Kumar* Head & Chief Librarian, Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad Emerging Trends in Librarianship * 14th November 2014 â 1.45pm to 2.45pm Dr. Satish Kanamadi* Head & Chief Librarian, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Deonar â Mumbai >From Collections to Connections : Evolving nature of libraries* 15th November 2014 â 9.30am to 10.30am Dr. Shashank Sonwane Asst. Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad Soft Skills for LIS Professional* 15th November 2014 â 11.45am to 01.00pm Mr. Kishor Ingal Branch Head, Pune Information Resource Centre, Tata Consultancy Services, Pune Soft Skills and Personality Development Measures for 21stCentury Librarian* 15th November 2014 â 10.30am to 11.30am On the spot registration will be done;* Registration Date - 14-11-2014 / 8.00AM* Registration Fees - Rs.600/- only (Delegates/Professional)* Rs.300/- only (Students)* *-- Thank You,Regards,Ramakant Amar Navghare (B.A.M.L.I.Sc/DOA <http://m.l.i.sc/NET/DOA>)Librarian.J.B.S.P. Sanstha'sChangu Kana Thakur A.C.S. College, Plot No.1, Sector - 11, Khanda Colony,New Panvel (W), Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, India. Pin. - 410206.http://www.ckthakurcollege.net/ <http://www.ckthakurcollege.net/>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skype ID :ramakant.amar.navghareMob. No. : +91 09324564183 <%2B91%2009324564183>Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ <http://wapamama.net/ramakant/>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* -- *-- Thank You,Regards,Ramakant Amar Navghare (B.A.M.L.I.Sc/DOA <http://m.l.i.sc/NET/DOA>)Librarian.J.B.S.P. Sanstha'sChangu Kana Thakur A.C.S. College, Plot No.1, Sector - 11, Khanda Colony,New Panvel (W), Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra, India. Pin. - 410206.http://www.ckthakurcollege.net/ <http://www.ckthakurcollege.net/>------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Skype ID :ramakant.amar.navghareMob. No. : +91 09324564183Mobile Website : http://wapamama.net/ramakant/ <http://wapamama.net/ramakant/>----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Quality Improvement Programme on Soft Skills
by jyoti chitale 13 Nov '14

13 Nov '14

Moderator, Please circulate this in group. Thanks and Regards,Jyoti Chitale Maharshi Karve Stree Shikshan Samstha's Cummins College of Engineering for Women, Pune have organised Quality Improvement Programme on “Soft Skills : A Key to Professional Excellence” forLibrary staff at state level Sponsored by BCUD, Savitribai Phule University of Pune. This programme is planned for Library assistants and Library clerks of colleges in Maharashtra. There are very few such programmes organised for supporting staff. Registration fees are Rs. 300(Three hundred only) and accomodation will be provided with due request without any charge for it. Aim of the Programme Utilisation of library resources depends on effective interaction between library staff and users. Library staff needs to have good soft skills in order to attract and encourage students for use of library. The aim of this programme is to create awareness about soft skills needs and to introduce different interpersonal skills required for library staff. Please register for this programme till 25th November 2014. Application will be considered on first come first serve basis. Brochure of Programme is attached herewith. For more details contact : Mrs. Jyoti ChitaleLibrarian & Co-ordinator QIPMKSSS' Cummins College of Engineering for WomenKarvenagar,Pune 411052.Ph. No. 020-25311141/144Mobile 9423570009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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