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Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) Celebrates National Library Week
by Francis Jayakanth 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Date: Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:45:35 +0530 From: "Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research)" <ananda.byrappa(a)ge.com> Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) Celebrates National Library Week Today's (17 Nov) talk is by Dr. N.K. Sridhar, Member-Secretary & Executive Director, Karnataka Knowledge Commission, Bangalore - on "Role of Libraries in Knowledge Societies"; Venue: BMS College of Engineering, Bull Temple Raod, Basavangudi, Bengaluru-19 The Karnataka State Library Association every year celebrates National Library Week in collaboration with several colleges and institutions. This year the collaborators are Department of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore; Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore; S.D.M. Institute for Management Development, Mysore; J.S.S. College for Women, Mysore, Mysore; Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore; BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore; National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore. This year's speakers and the topics are: Prof. Lingadevaru Halemane, Rtd. Professor, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore - on "Pustakagalu Mathanaduthave"; Dr. S.G. Siddarammaiah, Former Chairman, Kannada Development Authority, Bangalore - on "Kannada Pustaka Prakatane: Udyama Neethi"; Dr. N.K. Sridhar, Member-Secretary & Executive Director, Karnataka Knowledge Commission, Bangalore - on "Role of Libraries in Knowledge Societies"; Mr.Prakash Kamath, Development Consultant, Bangalore - on "Education Resource Library: Concept in Practice: A Journey of DIET, Chamarajanagar"; Dr. S. Venkadesan, Librarian, JRD TATA Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore - on "Archiving of Digital Resources" KALA Talk at Mysore On a pleasant Sunday morning of 15th Nov'09 the office bearers of KALA, Dr. K.N Prasad, Executive Director, Sharda Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore and Mr. Kalyan, Rtd Librarian, BEL, took a step forward to travel up to Mysore to join the local Library and Information Science professionals to celebrate the National Library week. The venue was well set and Prof. Chandrashekar, Principal J.S.S College for Women (Autonomous), was more than happy to welcome all of us with all the warmth and hospitality. Dr. H.A. Khan, retd. Professor, University of Mysore inaugurated the lecture by lighting the traditional lamp. Prof. Lingadevaru Helemane was the speaker of the day to address all of us on a very apt topic-"Books Speak" (Pusthakagalu Mathanaduthave). He said, I was inspired by the poem written by late theatre personality Mr. Safdar Hashmi, called "Kithabein Bathein Karthe Hain" said Prof. Halemane in his opening remarks. Safdar Hashmi is supposed to be a Marxist, and was brutally killed in Delhi for speaking the truth. He was the co founder of 'JANAM'- Jana Natya Manch, - People's Theatre Association, which was involved in open-air proscenium and street plays. Reading books not only helps in gaining knowledge but they keep us company. They are the best friends us. One can choose good books to read like how we choose good friends. A person who has the habit of reading books can never be depressed and dejected in life. Spending money on buying books is like making wise investment said Halemane. Narrating his own experiences and his love for books he said, he had complained to the principal of his college saying that his college library has no good books, leaving the principal in awe; as, such things are rare among students. He quoted saying 'Russians are avid readers of books'. Books draw us to know about civilizations, history, places, cultures, and sitting at our homes we can read Shakespeare, Pluto, Socrates, Aristotle and learn from them provided one is literate. Those who are not literate loose a lot on information and knowledge and may remain ignorant lamented the speaker. Those who read books are receptive to the knowledge contained in it, hence also highly productive. The taste of choosing to read a book differs from person to person and it all depends on ones mental state opined Dr. Halemane. He also said libraries have a great role to play in bringing awareness and providing the right book to the right reader. If books are not made available in time, it can be frustrating to the reader and may miss out on meeting dead line to write papers and books. He also said that e- books, e-journals are an extension of the print books. The speaker felt that books shape our thinking, contemplation and shape personalities. Dr H.A Khan, the chair of the function rendered presidential remarks emphasizing on the triangular relationship between libraries, teachers and the students. Dr. Chandrashekar, Principal, JSS Women's College, welcomed the gathering. Smt. Uma Devi Librarian, JSS Women's college, rendered the invocation and Sri Giri of Sharada Vilas College moderated the program. Mr. Anand T Byrappa, General Secretary, KALA proposed the vote of thanks. The notable personalities among the gathering are Dr. Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore,Prof. Mallinath Kumbar, Dr. N.S.Harinarayan, MV Sunil, Sri Kalyan, Sri Rajendra Babu H, Joint Secretary, KALA and Dr. Y. Venkatesha were present. There were a very good number of other library professionals from neighboring libraries were present. ___________________________________________________________ Report prepared by: Dr. Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore.

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SaaS based Library application - your experience
by Parinita Samant 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Dear All, Has anyone used a SaaS (Software as a Service) based application for your library? The product I am trying to upgrade my existing system to (CR2 technologies) seems Ok and very cost effective. Has anyone actually used the product/similar such product? What have been your experiences? Also, what have been your experiences with using a CD server? Does it violate copyright if data from the CD is copied to the server, even if we restrict the number of concurrent users? What are the alternatives to making the contents of a CD available to all users across locations? Any suggestions? Request you to share your experiences in such similar situations and how you solved the issues... Thanks & Regards, Parinita Samant HexaVarsity Mumbai * 67919595 * 9707 I * parinitas(a)hexaware.com<mailto:parinitas@hexaware.com> ________________________________ Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. This e-mail communication and any attachments to it are confidential and privileged to Hexaware and are strictly intended only for the personal and confidential use of the designated recipient(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, you are hereby notified that any review, dissemination, distribution or copying of this message is strictly prohibited and may be unlawful. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message along with all attachments thereto. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS NET,SET Book Release.
by Dhananjay Sutar 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Dear professionals, A book entitled 'A manual Of Library and Information Science'which is useful for NET,SET examination is published by Universal Prakashan,Pune'. It includes information on both objective questions as well as subject matter based on syllabi of NET/SET Exam.It is of immence value for those students who prepare for BLISc.,MLISc., NET,SET. Book is available at: Universal Book stall, Akshay Chambers,Narayan Peth, Kelkar Road,Near LIC building, Pune-411030. Ph.020-24450976 Fax-020-24451780. Email: universalbooks(a)eth.com Thanking you Shri.D.B.Sutar, Librarian, Smt.C.B.Shah Mahila Mahavidyalaya,Ratanshinagar, P.B.No.161, Sangli-416416.(Maharashtra) Cell No.09890940074. E mail: dbsutar(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request from a group of students in in the US
by Jai Haravu 17 Nov '09

17 Nov '09

Dear Members A request was posted by a group of students of a library program asking for help in a study they are doing. This trequest was posted to india-lis(a)infoserve.inist.fr. I thoought it might be useful for members of lis-forum to also know the study and respond to it. The original message is cut and pasted below. Haravu From: Joni Savage <savage.joni(a)gmail.com> Subject: IFLA India To: vkjjeevan(a)yahoo.com Date: Sunday, November 15, 2009, 3:32 PM Good Afternoon: We are students in a library program in the United States. We are interested in examining the roles of librarians when it comes to women's education in India. I realize that the IFLA listserv is closed, and I was wondering if we can get permission to post the following questions to the members on the IFLA India listserv: 1. What is your role at the information organization? 2. What are some of the greatest challenges that you or the library has faced (or currently face) in educating women? What are some of the rewards? 3. What roles do technology play in your work? Thank you, Joni Savage Chelsea Kirkland Rachel Leach Katrina Sadler -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian--apply with in 3 days
by sunil sharma 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Dear Library Professionals, There is a vacancy for the post "Assistant Librarian" in international institute Qualification: B. Lib., M. Lib. Experience: 1-3 years Location - Delhi Note: Candidate should have good communication skills, Computer skills. Kindly send resumes with photo on sunil(a)pearlacademy.com -- Sunil Sharma -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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re Anamolies in recruitment of Librarians in First
by Raghavendra pawar 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Dear Gangadhar, Consult the legal expert to halt the on going process to reconsider or reprocess the selection procedure as you mentioned in your mail, the latest G.O which says both Lecturer and the Librarian are in same cadre. Legal remedy is the best way to get justice. Best Regards, Raghavendra R Message: 1 Date: Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:54:14 +0530 (IST) From: Gangadhar KC <gangadhar67(a)yahoo.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Anamolies in recruitment of Librarians in First Grade Colleges Message-ID: <256577.98507.qm(a)web94705.mail.in2.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Dear?Professionals, ? Everywhere in the world Age, Experience and Qualification will be given top priority while selecting an employee. But in India, it is not so. ? After 10 years gap, in 1997, KPSC called for 65 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges where the Qualification mentioned was MLISc + One more Masters Degree and Clearance in NET exam (Although MLISc itself a Masters Degree). One person who passed MLISc, MA in Kannada and cleared NET exam in Kannada able to recruited as Librarian. This is the irony of the system, isn?t it? I questioned the same in KAT and at last succeeded to bring down the qualification requirement to MLISc and clearance in NET. ? In 2006, KPSC called for 73 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges where they fixed the required qualification was MLISc with clearance in NET or MPhil. They also stated that candidates can claim age relaxation up to 10 years, if they have served in an institution established under State or Central Govt. and selected the candidates as per that also. ? In 2008, again KPSC called for 167 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges with same qualification requirement and age relaxation details. But now they are denying to give interview considering the service rendered in the institutions as per their notification.? Reason is funny, i.e.. the Dept. of Collegiate Education informed KPSC to apply DPAR-1977 rules for the selection of Librarian post as it? falls in ?C? Grade, hence age relaxation can not be given for in-service candidates. But Lecturer and the Librarian are in same cadre (?B? Grade) as per the Karnataka Govt. Order No. ED 09 UEC 98, Bangalore Dated 27-06-1998. ? I would like to mention that there is no consistency in fixing qualification for the post of Librarian in the history of Collegiate Education!? ? I would like to request the different Library Associations to approach the Higher Education Minister, Collegiate Education Minister to frame standard guidelines regarding qualification, age relaxation. ? Gangadhar K.C. Senior Librarian, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka,Bangalore-560 064. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar Circular
by DRTC - General 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8TH Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Seminar on Next-Generation Library Catalogues Abstract: People's expectations regarding search and access to information have dramatically changed with the advent of the Internet. Even though people know the information available from libraries is free and authoritative they often use libraries as a last resort. There could be several reasons for this. A major factor could be the gap between them and users expectations. There appears to be widespread dissatisfaction with many of the online catalogs. Although these catalogs provide a rich set of functionality, they have not necessarily followed the broader conventions established in the context of the Web. The proposed paradigm shift to next generation library catalogues is intended to address some of the issues related to this by taking into account the changing nature of user expectations and the available technology. This seminar will examine the underlying concepts, technologies, and user expectations and briefly review some of the current developments and emerging products. Student Presenter : Ali Raza Venue : DRTC Class Room Date : 18th November 2009 Time : 2:00 pm. All are cordially invited. K.S Raghavan Seminar Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacency @ Central University of Gujarat
by Mailing List Admin 16 Nov '09

16 Nov '09

Date: Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:06:51 +0530 From: Mitesh Pandya <miteshpandya21(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian and Library Attendant at Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Last Date of Application, one month form the date of advertisement in the employment news(Publication date 13/11/'09) To get Application form and payment details click on below link. http://www.cuguj.org/doc%20file/Non_Teaching_advt_No07.pdf Mitesh Pandya SOUL Technical Assistant (LS), INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad.

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Information
by G.R. Sabapathy 15 Nov '09

15 Nov '09

Dear LIS professional, I have gone through your list of questions. I furnish below the details especially in the university setting, as it would be useful for many of our LIS friends. 1.What are the authorities and responsibilities of the Chairman, Library Committee and of a librarian? The Chairman of the Library Committee does not have any authority as the committee is only a recommending body. It can recommend policy decisions, rules, regulations, or any decisions about the library say purchase of books, subscriptions of journals, etc. But, the administrative orders can be issued only by the Principal (if it is a college) or by the authorities of the University (by the Dean / Registrar, if it is a university). 2.Can the Chairman, Library Committee (One from faculty members) become the head of the librarian and library? To whom should the librarian report - Principal or Chairman, Library?3 It is up to the administration. But, normally the Chairman of the Library Committee cannot head the library while a Professional Librarian is available. But, unfortunately, some of the colleges appoint an academician (Professor) as the Head of the Library which is contrary to all ethics. It is not correct by all means. It is an approved practice that the Librarian should report only to the Principal. In Tamil Nadu, the Government has abolished the practice of appointing a Professor as an intermediary officer between the Librarian and Principal as early as in 1980s. But, still some colleges follow the abolished procedures which is wrong. 3.Can the Chairman, Library Committee interfere in the day to day library activity? The Chairman should not interfere in the day to day library activity and it is the Principal who is having the powers. 4.Who is the right persons for the post of Chairman. Library Committee - Principal or any faculty member? If it is a College, then the Principal of the College should be the Chairman for the Library Committee. If it is a University, then the Registrar should be the Chairman of the University Library Committee. They should not allow others to chair the Library Committee. 5.Is it true that UGC has cancelled Professor-in-charge, Library? If yes, from where can I get the document for proof? I don't have a clear information about this. If there is any such orders, I am also interested to get a copy of the same. 6.A person with 15 years experience is equired to clear the NET/SET examination or can they get relaxation on behalf of experience. It is up to the administration. They can give a relaxation on special grounds. 7. If any book is lost by the reader and which is not available anywhere. How can I replace that book or how much cost can I recover against lost book from the readers. If the lost book is from multi volume set then what should I do. Normally, the cost of the book along with some percentage of fine can be collected from the member who lost the book. In some universities, they charge 10% as centage in addition to the cost of the book lost. However, the Librarian is fully empowered to fix the fine amount if the book lost is rare and not available in the market. The member may also be permitted to replace a new book (same edition or latest not old edition) without any fine. If a book from the multi-volume is lost, normally the cost of the entire multi-volume along with fine should be collected. So, it is better not lending a single volume of multivolume books. 8.Can I issue any book for short period like 2 or 3 days, if number of copies is less and book is in demand? Librarian is empowered to issue any book for specific purpose. He/she can even issue a reference book on overnight lending or for short period subject to necessity. Normally reference book can be issued to faculty/teacher rather than students. Hope these meet your requirements. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Dr.G. Rathinasabapathy, Ph.D. Deputy Librarian Department of Library Science Madras Veterinary College Tamilnadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Vepery, Chennai - 600 007 Tel: (Off)044-25388997 044-25381506 x 283,287 (Res)044-25611619 Email: grsaba(a)rediffmail.com grspathy(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Tracking the citations using Web of Science
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 14 Nov '09

14 Nov '09

Dear professional friends, Please find a very useful video clip on finding who has cited your work using the web of science. The url is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Y_8dvPixe4 There are some related videos in this youtube section. Make best use of them. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Chief Librarian, University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. http://www.gopakumar.synthasite.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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