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No doubt librarians are teachers in schools, colleges and universities and scientists in research institutions
by Dr. A.T. Francis 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Library Professionals, Let me reiterate my views on librarians. No doubt librarians are teachers in schools, colleges and universities and scientists in research institutions. They should teach students as well as teachers and do research along with other scientists. Then only students and teachers can do quality education and research. Indirect teaching of all related subjects though libraries is the main task of the libraries and librarians. To effectively do the academic process of teaching, learning and research, it requires class room teaching also by the librarians. All agricultural universities in India is handling a course, named: Library and Information Service (0+1 Credit) for their PG and PhD courses from about 40 years back as insisted by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR, the regulatory body in agriculture similar to UGC in other subjects).Central, Navodhaya and CBSESchools are best example that their librarians are teachers and now they are planning to re-designate the librarians as TGT/PGT. All Govt. of India and Govt.of Kerala research institutions designated librarians as teachers/scientists. Unfortunately, many authorities in India also in Kerala are trying to de-link teaching/research from libraries. This is an anti-social move to be curbed at any cost. We have the primary responsibility to educate the political and administrative authorities about the important role to be played by libraries and librarians. Otherwise the national investment on education and research will be in futile. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Course Admission -- DRTC/ISI
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Professionals Please see below DRTC/ISI advertisement for MSLIS and JRF(LIS) admissions 2014 We request you to kindly forward this to aspirants and candidates and also to display the information in notice boards your institute/university/department/libraries. Head, DRTC ================================================================= Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 ADMISSION NOTICE 2014-2015 ========================== Documentation Research & Training Centre, a unit of the Indian Statistical Institute, founded by Late Prof. S. R. Ranganathan is an internationally recognized centre for advanced training and research in this area. The DRTC now offers M.S. Programme in Library & Information Science with the primary objective of preparing the next generation information managers. This new and unique programme offers an ideal blend of courses spanning library science, information technology, knowledge management and quantitative studies. For those with an aptitude for higher studies and research the M.S. Programme provides a solid foundation for Ph.D. programmes. M.S. in Library and Information Science ===================================== ELIGIBILITY ----------- 3-year Bachelors degree in any discipline. Stipend Rs.5000/- per month. DURATION -------- The duration of the Programme is 24 months (2 Years); the programme is offered only at the ISI Bangalore Centre Junior Research Fellowship in Library and Information Science ============================================================= ELIGIBILITY ------------- A consistent good academic record with first or high second class in M.S.(LIS) awarded by the Indian Statistical Institute or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of the Indian Statistical Institute or NISCAIR/INSDOC or its equivalent degree(such as Master's degree in Library and Information Science from any University) with at least 55% marks in undergraduate programme. All eligible students will receive fellowship Rs.16,000/- per month (Offered at Bangalore). Selection Procedure =================== Selection of candidates is based on merit as judged by their performance in written tests and interviews conducted by the Institute. Past academic record may also be taken into consideration. Due consideration is given to SC/ST/OBC/Physically Challenged candidates for above programme (i.e., excluding Junior Research Fellowship programme). Detailed procedures for selection of the candidates who have been offered Junior Research Fellowships are available in the prospectus. Limited hostel facilities are available. How to apply? ============= Application procedure: --------------------- Candidates from outside India may send an email to dean(a)isical.ac.in with subject Admission 2014-2015 for the application procedure. Candidates in India can apply only ON-LINE through the official website http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb. Applicants should read carefully the instructions, Prospectus given in the website before filling in the application form. An applicant must have access to the Internet, an email account, acrobat reader and need to have a digital copy of his/her photo and signature in appropriate format and size (see Prospectus). Application Fee: ----------------- Rs. 500.00 for all applicants in the general category and all applicants for the JRF programmes (irrespective of reservation category), Rs.250.00 for applicants belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories for all programmes excluding JRF programme. Mode of payment: ---------------- The challan generated by the on-line system must be taken to any branch of State Bank of India. The bank will accept only in cash the application fee as given above and bank charges (Rs.40). Incomplete/Improper Application Forms will be rejected. For further queries, prospectus, sample questions etc. visit http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb. For any further information about the courses above you may write to: head(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in or visit http://drtc.isibang.ac.in IMPORTANT DATES: =============== On-line Application Starts : 5 February 2014 On-line Application Ends : 6 March 2014 Payment of Application Fee at SBI Branches Starts: 7 February 2014 Payment of Application Fee at SBI Branches Ends: 9 March 2014 ISI Admission Test : 11 May 2014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CBSE introduces "Library and Information Science" as an Academic Elective Subject in Senior Secondary Schools from 2014-'15
by faisal sl 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear All, The CBSE has introduced "Library and Information Science" as an Academic Elective Subject in Senior Secondary Schools from the academic session 2014-'15 in classes XI-XII (Subject Code 079) on pilot basis in some selected schools. See the circular here, http://www.cbseacademic.in/web_material/Circulars/2014/7_LIS.pdf Let me quote from the circular. " One of the important aspects of this elective is to improve the education system for Library and Information Science at school level which may be equivalent to Diploma holders in Library and Information Science.The elective will import some of the basic of L.I.Sc to those who aspire to pursue higher studies in Library and Information Science. The Course is defined with the following objectives: 1. To develop the basic understanding of theory and practical part of Library & Information Science among student 2. To develop knowledge and skill to pursue the subject for higher education in future; and 3. To develop basic skill to work as Library Semi Professional in the Library, if drop out after +2 Level." The Library and Information Science, an academic elective (Code No 079) would nurture the interest of students and expose them to the nuances of skills and approaches required in this field. The elective can be offered by students as one of the four elective subjects and also as an additional elective subject at senior secondary stage in combination with any of the subjects that are already available in the Scheme of Studies of the Board." Detailed Course description for Classes XI and XII is also given in the circular. The minimum qualification for Teachers in Library & Information Science is fixed as Master‟s degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) from a recognised University. Here is a link to the report appeared on Amar Ujala on the subject. http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/blogs/item/introduction-of-%E2%80%98lis%E2%80%9… *************************************************************** Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 KV Librarians' Network http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps http://libraryjunction.net http://faceabook.info http://librarysocialconnect.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Urgent Article....
by Jaya Deshmukh 14 Feb '14

14 Feb '14

Dear Library Professionals, One of our faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned article for his study and reference purpose. It would be highly appreciated if one can send the soft/hard copy of this article for his said purpose. *Title : The role of contact angles and contact angle hysteresis in dropwise condensation heat transfer* *Author : A.W. Neumann, A. H. Abdelmessih and A. Hameed* *Voll - 21. Issue -7, Year - : July 1978,* *Pages 947-953* -- Thanks.... From:- Jaimala S. Deshmukh Library In-Charge Mauli College of Engineering and Technology, Shegon -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application Invites qualified and experienced staff for the academic year 2014-2015.
by Sri Ramchandra Madar 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Application Invites qualified and experienced staff for the academic year 2014-2015. 1) Post: Librarian. 2) Salary: 14,000/- Per month, it includes management P.F. and E.S.I. 3) Apply in own hand writing with photo to the Secretary within 07 days. 4) Address: Camlin English School, 6th 'C' Main, 4th Cross, Hampi Nagar( R.P.C. Layout), Bangalore-560104. Source: Deccan Herald, Wednesday, February 12, 2014. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra Madar ( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Hennur - Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk in Interview on 15th to 18th February, 2014.
by Sri Ramchandra Madar 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Walk in Interview on 15th to 18th February, 2014, with credentials to meet expansion plans for the academic year 2014-2015. 1) Post : Librarian. 2) Qualification: As per CBSE norms. 3) Address: Harward International School, CBSE, Affiliated No.830335, Dasanapur, Tumakur Road, Bangalore North - 562 123. Source: The Times of India, Wednesday, February 12, 2014. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra Madar ( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Hennur - Bagalur Main Road, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Writing by Mr.Anand ....
by Rajashekhar Devarai 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Dear Mr.Anand, Your views on LiS Profession are indeed appreciable. Just like other professionals like nurses, teachers or accountants librarians do have lot of apprehensions about status and images of the profession. It is very simple.... as librarians we always think of what the profession has done for us ... and we rarely think about what we have done for the profession and how we are responsible for its status and image. There are some studies / research by librarians themselves and Sociologists of Professions. It is time all of us be little aware of such studies instead of blind groping and making loose comments. I have summed up some such thoughts in couple of my papers. I have placed here link of one of my papers which would be useful to all who .... who wonder on our image and status in society. It may also be useful to all those who have started a very humiliating series of opinions on 'how librarianship is a dyeing profession' ... at American Library Associations Sub Group ... ' Lis career' on LinkedIn social Network... Here is my link to my paper titled .... Librarianship and the professional model ... a sociological critique ... http://eprints.rclis.org/5826/Best wishesRajashekhar Devarailotus5673(a)yahoo.co.in Sent from Yahoo! Mail for Windows 8 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Somashekhar Lalasangi 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

from somashekhar lalasangi Asst Librarian Digital Library BLDE University Bijapur I request you to kindly arrange to send this papers as soon as, Below mentioned details, It's very urgent. *Application of Chemokine CXC Motif Ligand 12 as a Novel Diagnostic Marker in Preoperative Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy for Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma* Jung Y.Y. · Park I.A. · Kim M.A · Min H.S. · Won J.K. · Ryu H.S. Acta Cytologica 2013;57:447-454 (DOI: 10.1159/000351305) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Days Week for primary in KV in from April14
by Mailing List Admin 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 13 Feb 2014 07:44:43 -0000 From: subhasish karak <subhasish.karak(a)rediffmail.com> Dear Sir/Madam Last Board of Governance (BOG) meeting of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan the following agendas approved.- 1. Five days week for Primary students (not for teachers). 2. Committee to be formed for the reduction of time for class IX-XII. 3.Library Assistant post to be created for Big schools. 4.Post Librarian is re-designated as TGT(LS) i.e. Trend Graduate Teacher(Library Science) with out any change of pay. 5.Pay scale of DC may be revised for higher one. 6.No discussion for MACP,CPF more to click bellowhttp://www.aikvta.net/bog/ Thanking You Subhasish Karak General Secretary All India Kendriya Vidyalaya Teachers' Association West Bengal

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Fw: [UNIVERS] Applications for Attendance Grants for IFLA Lyon NOW OPEN - Closing February 28 2014
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 13 Feb '14

13 Feb '14

Apologies for cross postings. On Thursday, February 13, 2014 8:05 AM, Janet Fletcher <janet.fletcher(a)unsw.edu.au> wrote: ----------------------- The Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARL), with generous sponsorship by ExLibris and Sage, is offering THREE (3) Attendance Grants for the IFLA Congress in Lyon 2014 to an information professional from each of these regions: • Africa • Latin America • Asia/Pacific region Each grant covers the registration fee of Euro 455 as well as support for travel and/or accommodation up to Euro 700. Applicants must be able to attend the Congress and will be responsible for all other costs associated with Congress attendance. Please see the Conference website for further details about the Congress. The winners will be required to attend the IFLA Awards session to receive their certificates, and also attend the ARL’s Hot Topics session. They will also be required to take part in various publicity events during the conference, such as photo shoots and events organised at the two sponsors’ exhibition stalls. Their essays may be published on the ARL Section blog before the conference. Recipients will be required to write a brief article about their Congress experience (approximately 500 words) for publication on the ARL Section blog within 3 months of the end of the Congress. ELIGIBILITY · Applicants must be eligible to obtain a visa for travel. · Applicants must declare they are able to fund all other costs beyond the grant that are involved in attending the Congress, e.g. all other hotel, travel and subsistence expenses NOT covered by the Grant. · Those who have previously received this Grant (formerly known as Essay Contest) cannot apply again. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Your application will include: (A) A covering letter providing: · your contact details (e.g. name and email address) · short summary of your employment and/or student status First-time IFLA attendees, young professionals, students of Library and Information Studies (LIS) and those working in LIS jobs for the first time will have an advantage in the competition, so make sure you mention this if you belong to one of these categories. (B) A written statement of up to 500 words, on · how attending IFLA will benefit you in a personal and/or professional capacity, with reference to the 2014 theme of the conference · how you intend to apply the benefits that you have outlined in a practical way after the Congress, either for you personally or for the library/information unit you work in. · a budget/cost estimate for travel and hotel up to Euro 700, that would not normally be funded by other grants or your place of work. (C) a declaration that you are able to fund all other costs beyond the Grant when attending the Congress, and that you are eligible to obtain a visa for travel Your application must be received by Friday February 28th, 2014 · All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt. · All applicants will receive notification of award status no later thanMay 1, 2014 Please send your application with your address, telephone number, and email address no later than February 28th, 2014, to Ane Landoy, via attachment in email – ane.landoy(a)ub.uib.no This Attendance Grant is generously sponsored by both ExLibris and Sage We humbly request your support in encouraging applicants to respond by forwarding the information to other list managers, colleagues and other associations. Kind Regards Janet Fletcher Information Co-ordinator Academic and Research Libraries’ Section IFLA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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