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Re: [LIS-Forum] Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ?
by Mailing List Admin 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 03:21:35 -0700 (PDT) From: Umeshareddy Kacherki <umeshred(a)yahoo.com> Dear Professional friends, I totally agree with the views expressed by Dr.Jeevan. I know Prof. Konnur for more than 15 years now. The level of his contribution to the profession is so high that his academic honesty, integrity and dedication towards the profession is unquestionable. After all what is there to achieve for a senior professionals like him by publishing plagiarised papers?. In case of empirical study, research guide usually focus on analysis and interpretation of results. No guide for that matter would check history of the paper for knowing its authenticity. When results of the study are totally original and statements are reproduced by a research student just to express the original facts, Prof. Konnur need not plead guilty as he has done his duty as a supervisor with academic honesty. Rather than detection, prevention is what we need to work on if we are really intent to eliminate the problem. Prevention of plagiarism is possible only when the research students are made aware of what plagiarism is and its consequences. Because, majority of the instances of plagiarism being caused by research students are due to lack of clear understanding of what constitutes plagiarism. I sincerely hope that the recent discussions on this forum about plagiarism prevention will certainly help in establishing ways to eliminate plagiarism. Best Regards Umeshreddy Kacherki Deputy Librarian IISER Pune. ________________________________ From: Dr. V K J Jeevan <vkjjeevan(a)email.com> To: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com; pvkonnur(a)gmail.com Sent: Thursday, April 4, 2013 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [nmlis] Fwd: [LIS-Forum] Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ? Dear Colleague, � Nobody will�believe a senior professional like Prof. Konnur shall plagiarise a paper. What for? I think the main problem is the lack of maturity of not all, but�some Ph.D. students. The concerned student's�explanation shows he is not even aware of good publishing habits.�Till MLIS level, we practice spoon feeding and more marks only if you repeat what is in the book or what the teacher taught. And then none can expect a research scholar to acquire innovative thinking and scholarship overnight. May be some of the measures hinted by Prof. Varalakshmi help to improve the situation.�Due to the prevalent rules, a Professor can guide more scholars than a Lecturer and a Professor hardly gets time, due to multiple academic and administrative duties being a senior teacher,�to oversee what each and every student does.�Thus cutting down on the number of students a teacher can guide may help to be more vigilant with such doubtful practices adopted by some students. Permitting retired teachers to continue guiding students and involving qualified and interested librarians to guide students may improve the demand supply crisis we are facing now in LIS research guidance. � As usual, with apologoes for taking your time, V K J Jeevan Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi National Open University Maidan Garhi New Delhi 110 068

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Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members. Open source software
by Mailing List Admin 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:03:27 +0530 From: Sunil MV <sunilmysore(a)gmail.com> Dear LIS Friends, Decisions regarding the adoption or selection of software by a library depends on various factors. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. I completely agree with the posting made by Shri Haravu regarding adoption of OSS or commercial software in an organization. I think the adoption of OSS in libraries requires passion, interest, and the ability to take bold initiatives by both librarians and decision makers. The lack of technical skills to manage or administer software by librarians is a primary reason why libraries have succumbed to the decisions of either management or commercial vendors. An important reason for low acceptance of OSS in Indian libraries is because of the inadequate marketing by OSS providers and partly because of their poor support. Koha has had excellent funding from consortiums abroad. On the other hand, NewGenLib built totally out of the passion of a few people has had no funding from Govt. or private sources. It is a pity that we librarians criticize poor support from vendors, but how many of us who are better equipped have taken the initiative to help other libraries? In other words, we do not believe in helping ourselves. It is a good move by major LIS industry service providers like Informatics to extend the OSS service support for Koha, Open Journal System (OJS), Open Conference System (OCS), etc. Such OSS service supports, strong service support by the OSS developers and the OSS community will definitely increase the adoption of OSS in libraries. Today we have Koha and NewGenLib which are rich in required standards in integrated library systems or library automation software. The features and capabilities of these two software(s) are better than several Indian grown LMS packages and much expensive software from abroad. I strongly recommend Koha for any type of library and for those who take Serials Control seriously, I suggest NewGenLib. I stand by my recommendation based on a research study. Recently, the study has been published as book Open source library automation software: features and capabilities<http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/open-source-library-automation-software-mv-…>. The success stories of University of Mysore, Goa University, Delhi Public Library, Bangalore University, etc., and my own institute SDM Institute for Management Development, Mysore are some of the examples, to name a few. Having heard about the stories from librarians who are in the clutches of commercial software (both government and non-government) paying huge AMC, it is good to consider Koha and NewGenLib in your software selection list seriously. OSS will certainly reduce cost, give freedom to change to another software package, and build confidence to adopt new technologies. I would also like to disabuse the detractors of OSS for libraries on the question of support. True, in the past this may have been poor. My experience with NewGenLib since last two years has been excellent. All support is now received via remote desktop and an issue is resolved very efficiently. Thanks and Regards, On Fri, Apr 5, 2013 at 5:52 PM, jharavu <jharavu(a)gmail.com> wrote: > I think Mr. Sridhar is making sweeping comments without substantiating his > views. The selection and use of an open source library management system > (LMS) as opposed to a commercial LMS is not a black or white situation. > There have been many libraries who initially chose a commercial LMS for > good reasons, viz., there were no open source LMS (worthwhile or not) at > that time. When they saw that the commercial LMS did not satisfy their > needs for one or other reason, they looked for alternatives in one or other > spaces (open source or commercial). I don't think we should conclude that > they squandered money because of this. We are constantly seeing new > products of all kinds and software is no exception. If an organization > moves its database from say, MS-SQL Server to Oracle at a cost, I don't > they think it is a waste of resources. Such migration if supported by > objective reasons of better performance, new reports, better support, I > think, should be seen as a progressive step. I think this is true of > libraries who moved from a commercial to open source LMS. > > Regarding support by open source vendors, I would like to say again that it > is unfair to sweepingly say that support is poor. I know that many OSS LMS > have taken to remote desktop support which is both cost-effective and > timely. > > Ultimately, choice of a LMS should be made on detailed considerations of > benefits -vs- costs. > > Please make a detailed survey of those who are using LMS in the two spaces > and share your findings. > > Haravu > > > On Thu, Apr 4, 2013 at 3:59 PM, Sridhar Gutam <gutam2000(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> I have some points to make here on FOSS>... >> >> When anyone buys a Propriety Product .... it includes the support.... >> >> Whereas in FOSS.... the Support is from outside.. Either Community >> (Free) or Commercial/Private (Paid)... >> >> FOSS is peoples/community developed products.... its easy if we learn >> about it... you would love to know what it is and how it is build.... >> you can empower yourself... >> >> In Propriety Software.... you are free to have cup of tea... and leave >> the job to the Customer Service Support Person.... And after first >> year... the next year comes as AMC at a percentage of the total cost >> of the product... >> >> in FOSS... Community is there to help you out... many spends time and >> energy in developing FOSS products for the community... >> >> Now you decide.... >> >> Sridhar >> >> >> __________________________________________________________ >> Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotech. (WIPO) >> Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) Central Institute for Subtropical >> Horticulture >> Joint Secretary, Agricultural Research Service Scientists' Forum >> Convenor, Open Access India >> Country Representative, YPARD >> Rehmankhera, Kakori Post >> Lucknow 226101, Uttar Pradesh, India >> Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Fax: +91-522-2841025 >> Mobile:+91-9005760036/8005346136 >> Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/

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Conference on Scientometrics and KM - Invitation
by Mailing List Admin 08 Apr '13

08 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 7 Apr 2013 23:21:39 +0530 From: Ishwar Goudar <goudarishwar(a)googlemail.com> Dear Professional Colleagues, A two days Conference on "Scientometrics and Knowledge Management" has been organized at Karnatak University during 20-21 April 2013. We have received very good response both in terms of number of papers and participation. Many senior professionals are expected attend this important event. The occasion will a good opportunity for youngsters to interact with them on various aspects of the profession, apart from the topic of the conference. *Still there is time till 10th April to submit papers for presentation*.Few good papers received after 10 April may be allowed for presentation. Attempts are being made to bring out the volume of papers. Prof. S.L. Sangam, a noble and humble LIS teacher, who just retired is being felicitated during the evening hours of 20th April. The function will be followed by a dinner in his honour. A volume of papers on the respective research topics by 26 of his Ph.D. students is being dedicated to him. An article on biographical sketch and achievements written by Prof V.G. Talawar, Ex VC of University of Mysore forms part of this volume.A number of well wishers of Prof. Sangam, colleagues, Library professionals and participants of the conference will be attending this function. The details of the conference and subtopics are available at the web site of Karnatak University. http://www.kud.ac.in/viewitems.aspx?type=Events&id=U0001-720134111472111 Accommodation: Accommodation is being organised at University Guest House against nominal rent. For this purpose you can send mail to Prof. P.V. Konnur ( Mob; 9449679737) at pvkonnur(a)gmail.com with a copy to Dr. S.B. Patil (Mob: 9945808961) at sbpatil7(a)gmail.com I on behalf of the Organising Committee invite Professionals to participate in conference and the felicitation function. Regards, -- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser Mysore University Library University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE - 570 006 Formerly Scientist 'G' and Head, Information Centre, NAL, Bangalore Tel: 0821-2419283 mob: 09611165781 E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com

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Reg: Openness 'needs both political will and technical skill, fortunately ICRISAT has had both' an interview with Mr. M Madhan]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 07 Apr '13

07 Apr '13

From: "sanat kumar Behera" <sanatku.behera(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, April 5, 2013 6:18 pm Dear Sir: I would be grateful if you can share with our LIS professionals. Open Access Interviews@AIMS: a new service on AIMS Wed, 27/03/2013 AIMS AIMS announces the introduction of 'Open Access Interviews@AIMS ' as a new quartely service. The objective is to publish use cases on various open access issues affecting access to agricultural research outputs and share experiences on the uptake of openness by institutions in the agricultural domain. This service will share these experiences by means of structured interviews. The inaugural interview focuses on the experiences from the International Crops and Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics<http://oar.icrisat.org/> (ICRISAT), in India - read the interview here<http://aims.fao.org/community/blogs/aims.fao.org/community/open-access/blog…> . Openness 'needs both political will and technical skill, fortunately ICRISAT has had both' an interview with Mr. M Madhan http://aims.fao.org/community/open-access/blogs/openness-needs-both-politic… Thank You Regards Mr. Sanat kumar Behera Research Fellow J.S.K. Library ICRISAT Patancheru Hyderabad India S.Behera(a)cgiar.org Sanatku.behera(a)gmail.com

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Alumni Meet and seminar
by sasikala chagari 07 Apr '13

07 Apr '13

WELCOME TO YOUR ALMA MATER To All the Alumni of Department of Library&Information Science,Andhra University Greetings! The Department of Library&Information Science is organizing an Alumni Meet 2013 on 08-04-2013 followed by a one day seminar. The registration for new members starts at 9am on 08-04-2013 in the Department. We ,the faculty, Research Scholars and the Students* invite all the alumni to participate in the programme and make it as a grand success.* Invitations are attached with this mail. Consider this invitation as a personal invitation and visit your alma mater. With best wishes Prof.C.Sasikala Head, Department of Library&Information Science,Andhra University Visakhapatnam-530003 Ph.9848278454(M);0891-2844386(Off) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two Sr. Library Information Officers @ NIFTEM, MoFPI, Govt. of India
by Nihar Patra 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (An autonomous Organisation under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India) Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Estate, Kundli - 131008, Distt.- Sonepat, (Haryana), India. Vacancy for the Non - Faculty Positions Advertisement No. N/S/K/NF/40/13 NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NIFTEM) is set up as an apex world class institute of global standards in Food Science & Technology under the aegis of GOI, MOFPI, requires two Sr. Library Information officers. For details please visit @ http://www.niftem.ac.in/NIFTEM/downloads/Detailed%20Advertisement%20non%20f… Nihar K Patra **************************************************************************************** Nihar Kanta Patra National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) (Deemed to be University under De-novo Category) Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India) Address: Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli District- Sonipat, Haryana, India - 131028 www.niftem.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Nihal Alam 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

Dear Professionals, One of our researcher need the following article for reference. The Role of Leadership in a Start-up Organization, in a U.S. American Context Author: Erika L. Seid Publication: Capstone Collection URL: http://digitalcollections.sit.edu/capstones/1064/ If it is accessible to anyone of you, kindly send me the soft copy of it. Regards, Nihal Alam Research Associate Knowledge Management Division TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) Tel. +91 11 2468 2100, ext. 2758 Mobile: +91 9311305823 E-mail nihal.alam(a)teri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Fwd: Details of Faculty Status for Librarians is required]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

From: "Dr. A.T. Francis" <francisaloor(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, April 4, 2013 12:31 pm Dear Professionals, Please let me know and provide the details of Universities in India having Faculty Status (Teaching Staff) for Asst. Librarians, Deputy Librarians and Librarians. If there, please provide copies of decisions and/or orders of the University, Governments, Courts or other agencies in this regard. If librarians are designated as Asst. Professor, Assoc. Professor and Professor, available information of the same also may be given. With regards,Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY, IT NODAL OFFICER& WEBADMINISTRATOR College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com

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Anomaly in the Implementation of UGC Scheme (1986, 1996, 2006) in Kerala]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

From: "Dr. A.T. Francis" <francisaloor(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, April 4, 2013 12:34 pm Dear Professionals, I would like to highlight a serious anomaly happened and still continuing in KeralaState on the implementation of UGC Scheme (1986, 1996 and 2006) for librarians in universities and colleges in Kerala. Though there is no provision in the UGC Scheme for the promotion from the lower cadre to the UGC Entry Cadre of Asst. Librarian/ College Librarian, in Kerala it is still continuing. While implementing UGC Scheme, in the case of other teachers, the existing Non-UGC Cadre posts like Junior Lecturer and Junior Asst. Professor have been upgraded to Lecturer and Asst. Professor respectively and all the incumbents in the Junior Lecturer and Junior Asst. Professor cadres possessing Masters Degree in the concerned subject (Exempted NET) have been inducted to the UGC Cadre and the then cadres in the Pre-UGC Scheme like Junior Lecturer and Junior Asst. Professor have been closed for ever. Due to some unscientific administrative reasons, either this type of induction to UGC Scheme was not done in the case of librarians or the NET was not insisted to the entry cadre of library professionals like Library/Professional/Reference Asst. Ultimately, now the professionals are divided into several classes and groups and many court cases have emerged only because of the system generated issues. Hence, most of the professionals,instead of concentrating in documentation and information services, they are gathering, thinking and acting on the issues on how get rid of these issues. The only way to solve these issues permanently is implementing UGC Scheme to librarians as envisaged in the Scheme. The following are the actions needed in this regard: 1. As in the case of other teachers, all existing incumbents in Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. should be inducted to UGC Scheme as on the date of possessing Masters Degree in the concerned subject (Exempting NET). 2. To accommodate all incumbents in the Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. cadres on induction to UGC Scheme, sufficient number of posts should be upgraded to Asst. Librarians as super numerary. 3. The existing cadre of Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. may be closed by upgrading few posts as Asst. Librarian and the remaining posts should be downgraded to Jr. Professional/Technical Asst. (JPA/JTA) for CLISc holders. All Dept. Libraries working in one shift should have one AL and JPA/JTA each and all College Libraries and Divisions of the University Library working in two shifts should have two AL and JPA/JTA each (one each for one shift) and the existing posts of Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. may be upgraded / downgraded accordingly. 4. It is also suggested to introduce Time Bound Promotion on completion of 5 years for JPA/JTAs, instead of the existing system of Ratio Promotion or vacancy/retirement based promotion. 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

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Fwd: KLA National Seminar, 12-13 July 2013, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala: Registration and Call for papers
by faisal sl 06 Apr '13

06 Apr '13

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) NATIONAL SEMINAR 12-13 July 2013, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala MAIN THEME: "New Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres (NITILIC)” SUB THEMES: Evolving Models of Library and Information Centres in the New Millennium Social Media in Libraries Cloud computing and Libraries Recent Developments in Software applicable to Libraries E-reading and E-Devices Library Designing in the Digital Era Human Resource Development in the Digital context Technology Interfaces for Public Libraries Details at http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/annoncement/#more-169 CALL FOR PAPERS The Editorial Committee invites research and technical papers, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the theme and sub-themes of the Seminar. Details: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/03/15/first-call-for-paper… Kindly send, (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: kla.org(a)gmail.com / klanationalseminar2013(a)gmail.com (b) Print version to : The General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2013, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala TIMELINE FOR PAPER SUBMISSION Receipt of full paper with Abstract: 05 May 2013 Submission of final version (revised after reviewer’s comments): 31 May 2013 Paper acceptance notification: 05 June 2013 Submission of slide presentation: 01 July 2013 Seminar dates: 12-13 July 2013 GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Visit http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/submission-of-papers/guidelines… REGISTRATION Individual participants: Rs 1250.00 Institutional participants: Rs 1750.00 Concessional rate for KLA Life Members and Research Scholars in LIS: Rs 1000.00 Students: Rs 750.00 Last date for Registration: 05 July 2013 Download Registration form: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/downloads/registration-form/ ONLINE REGISTRATION All participants have to register online at http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com along with the submission of duly filled registration form and fee. MODE OF PAYMENT By DD drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association and payable at Thiruvananthapuram or by cash to the General Secretary, KLA. DD along with the registration form may be sent to the General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2013, Kerala Library Association, 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala. VENUE OF THE SEMINAR The Seminar Hall at Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and Priyadarsini Planetarium (KSSTMPP), PMG Junction, Vikas Bhavan P.O, Thiruvananthapuram - 33. FOR MORE DETAILS AND SEMINAR UPDATES Seminar Blog: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com KLA Website: www.keralalibraryassociation.org CONTACT General Convener: Dr. A. Gopikuttan , President, Kerala Library Association (E-Mail : agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in / Mob. 919446428163) Joint General Conveners Shri M. Chandrakumaran Nair, Vice President, Kerala Library Association (E-mail: ckumarnair(a)gmail.com / Mob: 919447276657) Shri S. L. Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com/Mob: 919447699724) ********************************** Regards S.L.Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (KLA) 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O. Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala slfaizal(a)gmail.com/Mob: 919447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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