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UGC-NET: Necessary Changes and Amendments: Some Thoughts
by Vasanth 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Sir/Madam, This post is in response to M.Das on UGC-NET: Necessary Changes and Amendments posted on 13th Jan and 18th Jan 2012. Madhuryamay Das has brought out some of the very significant issues but CAT and GATE both of these exams have not been very success in producing good number researchers in IIMs and IITs. If we taken into consider the research productivity of IIMs, it is not very significant. One of the major issues with IIMs is that IIMs have not produced many researchers. IIMs are famous because of the highest salary packages offered to its students in campus recruitment by various multinational companies not because of the researchers they have produced despite the fact that IIMs have highly competitive faculty and students. GATE exam is also in similar line. The students getting training from “Kota Schools” are filling up IIT seats. This is what Narayana Murthy of Infosys has said about the IITs “Thanks to the coaching classes today, the quality of students entering IITs has gone lower and lower”. The new format of UGC may lead to increase in coaching classes. Already in second tier city like Mysore, the coaching institutes like BASE and TIME which have been training students appearing for CAT or GATE have started to advertise that they coach candidates appearing for NET or SLET. Objective type questions are best suited for them to train students. Certainly they will have good business here after. Reading whole text of “Five Laws of Library Science” by S.R. Ranganathan would give a different perspective than just remembering “Five Laws of Library Science”. What objective type will help us in remembering “Five Laws of Library Science” not to incite us to read whole text of “Five Laws of Library Science”. We are living in very fast changing world. Many we depend Internet for accessing information. Research data have shown that the nature of non-linearity of text available on the Internet has contributing in cognitive decline of the Internet users. The recent works mainly of Nicholas Carr’s “The Shallows: How the Internet is Changing the way we Think, Read and Remember”, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” and another interesting article which has been appeared in EDUCAUSE Review entitled “Individual Knowledge in the Internet” by Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia have critical of how the non-linearity of text available on the Internet changing the way we read books either in analog or digital format and turning us as a “skimming machine” instead of engaging in deep reading or critical study. This aspect also provides us different perspective. Madhuryamay Das cited GRE (Graduate Record Examination) as an example. If we see the format of GRE, it did contain a section called “analytical writing” wherein the student has to write an essay on the chosen topic. Delay in declaration of NET exam and transparency issues are also very contentious. Any student who qualify NET exam are not offered job immediately. Delay in NET result in no way has effected any students. Transparency in terms what? Objective type questions are not tamper-proof. There are lots of issues. If UGC has deliberated on this issue in a public domain (with student and academic community) before introducing it, would have been come out with a more robust NET exam pattern. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Wikipedia blackout: What changes does it bring about
by Madhurjyamoy Das 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Friends, Wikipedia got shut down for 24 hours in a bid to protest SOPA and PIPA what it calls a threat to free access. The entire fracas started over a proposal of US federal legislations viz. Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect Intellectual Property Act (PIPA). What Wikipedia intends probably is to make aware it’s users on the value and significance to open access on Internet, but this move by Wiki sometime looks peevish as Wikipedia is such a service that has become an integral part of our knowledge society and its significance is much more deeper and I believe the way Wikipedia protested is not the right way as it only created inconvenience to the millions of people and user communities. Wikipedia is in itself a huge world of resource which by its very existence could have stood up to ignorance to the parallel legislative developments it feels irrelevant. There are certainly reasons to have concern over the issue as it is almost impossible for the sites to police over all the posts either text or video and determine if there is any violation in terms of copyright. That could probably be the reason that forced Wikipedia to act in such a manner as it is not just like a social networking site but something much more than that. It relies on a network of volunteers to update its website through its open-source platform. With the enactment of SOPA, Wikipedia could be held responsible for any information added to its website. The proposed legislation has provisions that would enforce sites to be closed if they find the accused sites are sharing information with someone else’s copyright. I accept the fact that owner’s right should be protected with given frames of intellectual property, but it is also true, this legislation, if passed by the Congress, is going to dramatically change the way the internet works today. Madhuryamay Das DRTC, ISI-Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture on "India: The Challenges Ahead" by M. J. Akbar; Jan 22; IHC New Delhi
by Puna Das 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Calcutta Presidency College Alumni Association Celebrates College Foundation Day with Prof. Tapas Mazumdar Memorial Lecture on India: The Challenges Ahead by Shri M. J. Akbar . Venue: Gulmohar Hall, India Habitat Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi -110003 Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012 Time: Tea - 6.30 pm Lecture - 7.00 pm Q&A Session -8.00 pm to 8.30 pm You are cordially invited to attend the function. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das, New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- 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] UGC-NET: Necessary Changes and Amendments
by Ratheesh K 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Friends, I have read the two opinions on the changes of UGC NET pattern...(by Madhuryamay Das and Vinit Kumar) in my opinion, UGC NET current pattern is good than an objective model....especially in subjects/disciplines like Humanities, Languages and Social Sciences. I agree with Mr. Vinit Kumar and a request to UGC...do not ruin or dilute the quality and standard of NET Examination. With regards Ratheesh.K Professional Assistant University Library,CUSAT Kochi-22,Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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List of Journals
by Gulshan Kumar 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Library Professional, Can Any one could provide the List of Indian and International Journals for PGDM -- *..... Thanks & Regards Gulshan Kr. Sachdeva M.No.- +91-9911496696* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An Ideal Medical Library
by mamata hembram 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Good afternoon professionals, I need your suggestions regarding the establishment of an ideal medical library. I have many questions like- *What should be the classification schedule *What are the procedure to start a new medical library aiming to be digitized *Requirments and standards regarding the furnitures *Vendors to be contact *Free digital resources available regarding medical field *Types of register to be maintained *What should be the Rules and regulations and many more aspects regardind medical libray. So plz guide me. I need your suggestions urgently -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Internship/Visiting Professional Programme, International Criminal Court
by Shamprasad Pujar 19 Jan '12

19 Jan '12

Dear Members, It could be of interest to some of you. Please see forwarded mail for further details. Regards, Dr S.M. Pujar Dy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ======================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ICC Librarian <ICCLibrarian(a)icc-cpi.int> Date: Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 6:51 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] Internship/Visiting Professional Programme, International Criminal Court To: IFLA-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Cc: ICC Librarian <ICCLibrarian(a)icc-cpi.int> ** ** ** ** To Whom It May Concern:**** ** ** Here at the Library of the International Criminal Court (ICC), we would to encourage library students, librarians or experienced researchers to apply for any of the internship or visiting professionals sessions this year. In that respect, we would appreciate if you could forward the below information to your network or database. **** ** ** Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. **** ** ** Kind regards, **** Marcelo Rodriguez**** (egresado de la Universidad de Puerto Rico, Recinto de Río Piedras ;))**** ** ** ICC Library / CPI Bibliothèque**** ext. 9585**** HV1114**** Library opening hours / d'heures d'ouverture de la bibliothèque:**** Monday to Thursday / Du lundi au jeudi: 10.00-12.00 ;14.00-16.30**** Friday / Le vendredi: 13.00-17.00**** ** ** ** ** Intern / Visiting Professional Programme, International Criminal Court Library**** The Library is looking for interns/visiting professionals for 2012-2013, as part of the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) internship and visiting professional programme: http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Recruitment/Internships+and+Visiting+profe… JOB DESCRIPTION: Within the limits of delegated authority, the incumbent will perform the following duties: 1. Assists the Chief Librarian with providing a reference and circulation service to members of the Court 2. Undertakes cataloguing and classification assignments under the direction of the **Cataloguing Librarian**. 3. Assists the Chief Librarian and library staff with library projects such as: - Bibliographic research and Collection Development - Development and updating of the intranet/internet - Development of marketing strategies - Delivery of training - Drafting of reports, correspondence, publications and grant applications** ** Qualifications: **** The ideal candidate should have the following required qualifications: - Postgraduate qualifications in library science or in the process of completing such qualifications. These qualifications are usually referred to as a Masters in Library Science (MLS) or a Masters in Information Science (MLIS) or an equivalent postgraduate diploma. Library science students wishing to gain field experience as part of their course component are welcome to apply. - Specialization in law librarianship or information technology. - Demonstrated interest in international law, particularly international criminal law, and legal research. - Experience or interest in reference or technical services is desirable. - Working knowledge of English and French**** All candidates, regardless of nationality, are potentially eligible for the unpaid internships.**** Additional information : **** The internship and visiting professional programme is offered for 3 month and 6 month periods, although the Library would prefer candidates available for 6 months. Internships are intended for candidates 35 years of age or under. The visiting professional programme is for candidates over 35. The Library is part of the Registry branch so please complete the application form for the Registry.**** Organization web site: **** http://www.icc-cpi.int **** Application URL: **** http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Recruitment/Internships+and+Visiting+profe… **** Apply by email: **** Internship-Visitingprofessional.Programme(a)icc-cpi.int **** Application deadline: **** May 1 2012 and 1 November 2012 (same time each year)**** How to apply: **** To apply for an internship or visiting professional position in the Library, please complete the Registry Internship Application Form, located at: http://www.icc-cpi.int/Menus/ICC/Recruitment/Internships+and+Visiting+profe… Applications can be sent by mail, facsimile or in electronic format. To send an application by mail, please send it to the following Mailing Address: International Criminal Court Internship and Visiting Professional Programme Post Office Box 19519 2500 CM ****The Hague**** The ****Netherlands**** Applications can be sent by facsimile to the following number +31 (0)70 515 8558 Applications can also be sent in electronic format to the following address: Internship-Visitingprofessional.Programme(a)icc-cpi.int**** ** ** ** ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography
by Rahul Hiremath 18 Jan '12

18 Jan '12

Digital Scholarship has released the Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 6. It includes selected English-language articles, books, conference papers, technical reports, unpublished e-prints, and other scholarly textual sources that are useful in understanding electronic theses and dissertations. Most sources have been published from 2000 through 2011; however, a limited number of earlier key sources are also included. The bibliography includes links to freely available versions of included works. It is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. http://digital-scholarship.org/etdb/etdb.htm Other Digital Scholarship Open Access Publications Digital/Print Books, http://bit.ly/ruSeJT Digital Bibliographies, http://bit.ly/oLLBeZ Rahul R.Hiremath Librarian N.S.S. College of Commerce & Economics Tardeo Mumbai – 34 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 6
by Charles W. Bailey, Jr. 18 Jan '12

18 Jan '12

Digital Scholarship has released the Electronic Theses and Dissertations Bibliography, Version 6. It includes selected English-language articles, books, conference papers, technical reports, unpublished e-prints, and other scholarly textual sources that are useful in understanding electronic theses and dissertations. Most sources have been published from 2000 through 2011; however, a limited number of earlier key sources are also included. The bibliography includes links to freely available versions of included works. It is available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License. http://digital-scholarship.org/etdb/etdb.htm Other Digital Scholarship Open Access Publications Digital/Print Books, http://bit.ly/ruSeJT Digital Bibliographies, http://bit.ly/oLLBeZ Weblogs, http://bit.ly/r16OuF Translate (oversatta, oversette, prelozit, traducir, traduire, tradurre, traduzir, or ubersetzen) this message: http://bit.ly/zMJwfD -- Best Regards, Charles Charles W. Bailey, Jr. Publisher, Digital Scholarship http://bit.ly/Z6HFx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Health Conference: Call for papers and participation
by Jagtar Singh 18 Jan '12

18 Jan '12

One Health: Information in an Interdependent World, May 3-8, 2013, Boston, MA: Call for papers and posters MLA ’13, will take place on May 3–8, 2013, in Boston, and will incorporate - the 11th International Congress on Medical Librarianship - ICML 11 - the 7th International Conference of Animal Health Information Specialists- ICAHIS 7 - the 6th International Clinical Librarians Conference - ICLC 6 Submission of papers and posters (using the MLA submission system) will begin earlier than usual because of the lead times needed for international participants. Submissions for the MLA 13 opened on November 30, 2011. The 2013 contributed papers and posters submission deadline is May 1, 2012. Final findings and results may be added to the accepted papers and posters up to 1st February 2013, so you don’t have to have completed research to submit a paper or abstract. The same system will be used for submissions to all four parts of the incorporated meeting – MLA, ICML, ICAHIS and ICLC. The 2013 meeting theme is “ONE HEALTH: INFORMATION IN AN INTERDEPENDENT WORlD,” which emphasizes global interdependencies in all health related areas. “One Health” is meant to encompass not only human and animal health, but also public health, environmental health, climate change, food safety and production, and international health policy. For access to the online submission process, instructions, and a list of section program themes, see www.mlanet.org/am/am2013/ Päivi Pekkarinen on behalf of the NPC13 Helsinki University Library -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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