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Open source ILS survey
by Vimal Kumar 11 Jun '09

11 Jun '09

Dear Sir, Thank you, in advance, for participating in our important survey. We are conducting this survey to evaluate the functional performance of three popular open source library management systems; Koha, NewGenLib and PMB (PHPMyBibli). The main aim of this survey is not to select the best open source ILS, but to help information professionals in the selection of open source ILS. Your opinions are very important. This survey is structured to assess the functional performance of three open source ILS based on your experience with any of these packages. We hope that your experience and expertise in using any of these open source ILS will be helpful for library professionals to take a wise decision in library automation. Please select your survey from the following links, Performance evaluation of Koha http://tiny.cc/koha Performance evaluation of NewGenLib http://tiny.cc/newgenlib Performance evaluation of PMB http://tiny.cc/pmb202 This survey is being organized by Open Knowledge Society (www.oksociety.in) an NGO registered in India, working towards for the promotion of Open Access and Open source movement among Information Science professionals. Thanking you, -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in OK Society Volunteer. http://oksociety.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Joint workshop by Asia-Pacific Institute of Management and 3M
by Chandu 11 Jun '09

11 Jun '09

Dear Colleagues The Asia-Pacific Institute of Mangement and 3M company jointly organizing a workshop on "Library Material and security Management" on 12th June Friday, 2009 between 9 am to 2 pm at Asia-Pacific Institute of Management, New Delhi. Registratiion is free. Further details undersigned may be contacted. I am furnshing below is the programme details: Workshop on Library Security Solution On Friday, 12th June 2009 from 9:00 am 2:00 pm Programe Details 9:00 am - Registration & Souvenir Presentation 9.45 am - Inauguration by Chairman, Asia Pacific Institute of Management 10:00 am - Welcome address by Dr. Dilip. K. Banerjee Director, Asia Pacific Institute of Management 10: 15 am - Key note address by Guest Speaker 10:30 am - Enhancing Security and Productivity in libraries by 3M Library System 11:30 am - Tea Break 11.45 am - Sharing the benefits of Library Security Systems by Mr. Vithal ,Librarian, Asia-Pacific Institute of Management 12.15 pm - Question & Answer Session 12: 45 pm - Demonstration of center of Excellence of Library Systems 1:30 pm - Lunch 2:00 pm - Certificate Presentation for all participants Chandrashekhar vithal/Manish Pathak 011 42094840/835 -- 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] Pathetic conditions of Library professionals
by Sh. Jitendra N. Dash 11 Jun '09

11 Jun '09

Dear All, With reference to the message posted by Dr Anil Singh it is purely true that the salary of library professionals is ignored by CPCs. The importance of their work is not acknowledged by CPCs. Now the professionals of autonomous bodies who has been working in Rs6500-10500(pre-revised) are also a suffering lot due to clubbing of all the three grades (Rs5000-8000, Rs5500-9000, Rs6500-10500). The problem is not solved yet. In autonomus bodies the designation is different from organisation to organisation also required qualification & experiences is not always same (it may be BLIS or MLIS) so it may be difficult while implementing part b of 6th CPC. In this context the library professionals associations could suggest some methods to GOI to solve the problem. Thanking with regards, JN Dash NIMR, New Delhi Cricket on your mind? Visit the ultimate cricket website. Enter http://beta.cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Want of Library Trainee-IIG
by divya 10 Jun '09

10 Jun '09

Dear All, Our yesterday's posting did not have full address of the Institute. Which is Indian Institute of Geomagnetism Kalamboli- Panvel Highway Near Kalamboli Circle (MGM Hospital-Kamothe) New Panvel (W) Navi Mumbai 410 218 Ph: 2748 4046 Nearest Rly Stn : Khandeshwar Walk-in Interview for Library Trainee : June 23, 2009 at 10.30 a.m. The selected trainee will get stipend of Rs. 7000 per month. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Discrepancy occurred in VTU Report
by raghupawar＠gmail.com 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Respected Professionals, As we know Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is the Technical University of Karnataka established under the AICTE. In VTU the status of Librarians & Assitant Librarians are considered as group 'C' and Librarians are listed with FDC's, SDS's, Stenographers, Typists, Drivers etc., whereas status of Physical Directors are considered as Group B (Annexure VIII of VTU's Annual Report). But, most of the Engineering colleges (under VTU) has given teaching staff (equal to other HOD's of the departments) states to librarians with AICTE pay scales and designations such as Librarian, Senior Librarian, Selection Grade Librarian, Chief Librarian. With reference to the above, it has been noticed by one of my professional friend in lis-forum sometime back; But unfortunately so far no association and veteran professionals have not aired their views regard this. Request all the professionals who have been member of the associations write mail to respective associations and demand them to intervene in this issue. And make them to work for the welfare of the profession and professionals instead engage in routine activities, in the larger interest of profession. Some associations keen on increasing membership but has not responded to this matter and remained as deaf. Some experts talking about professional welfare in different forums have got a real opportunity now to prove their commitment; so I request all of them to join their hands in eradicating what injustice occurred and time has come to demonstrate our oneness in fighting against all the obstacles encounter in the path of professional up-liftment Raghavendra R raghupawar(a)gmail.com +91 9448204498 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Reading: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink on June 12, 2009
by Kulkarni, Sheshagiri 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Greetings from the Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore! The Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan, in collaboration with the Toto Funds the Arts (TFA), is happy to invite you to a Book Reading. The award-winning novel The Reader by the German writer Bernhard Schlink will be introduced to Bangalore audience on June 12, 2009 at 6.30 p.m. at the Bhavan. The compelling story of The Reader in many ways touches on the deeply transformative power of words and literacy and this will be animated through reading and discussion. Event: Book Reading: The Reader by Bernhard Schlink Date: June 12, 2009 Time: 6.30 p.m. Venue: Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Discussants: Mr. Arul Mani, Reader in the English Department at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore and Ms. C. K. Meena, feature-writer, columnist, author and teacher. Readers: Dr. Cheriyan Alexander, Professor of English at St. Joseph's College, Bangalore; Mr. Srinath Perur, writer; and Mr. Avinash Kuduvalli, student. Free Entry. All are welcome! Copies of The Reader will be available at a special price during the event. More details at the Bhavan (2520 5305/6/7/8) or visit our website: www.goethe.de/bangalore The Reader is a tale about sex, love, reading and shame in post-war Germany. Michael Berg is 15 when he begins a long, obsessive affair with Hanna, an enigmatic older woman. He never learns very much about her, and when she disappears one day, he expects never to see her again. But, to his horror, he does. Hanna is a defendant in a trial related to Germany's Nazi past, and it soon becomes clear that she is guilty of an unspeakable crime... Written by Berlin law professor and mystery novelist Bernhard Schlink, the semi-autobiographical work was published in 1995, later translated into 40 other languages, and became the first German novel to top the New York Times' bestseller list, garnering widespread attention in 1999 after Oprah Winfrey chose the title for her popular book club. The novel is considered so important to understand the country's history that it has even been used as a textbook in German schools. The Reader has been made into a film by Stephen Daldry, with Kate Winslet winning the 2009 Academy Award for Best Actress for her role as Hanna Schmitz. You are cordially invited for the Book Reading. Best regards, Sheshagiri Kulkarni Librarian Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan 716 CMH Road Indiranagar 1st Stage Bangalore 560 038 Ph: +91 80 2520 5305/06/07/08-206 Fax: +91 80 2520 5309 kulkarni(a)bangalore.goethe.org www.goethe.de/bangalore www.goethe.de/india -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BMA- One day workshop on “Soft skills for the 21st Century Librarian on 4th July 2009
by prakash in 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Dear Moderator, Kindly forward the following information for all the Library professionals. With regards, Prakash I.N Dear Professional colleagues, I am glad to inform you that The Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), Bangalore is organizing a one day workshop on “Soft skills for the 21st Century Librarian”. The workshop is scheduled on 4th July 2009 (Saturday). For more details log on to : http://www.bmaindia.com/news-events/what-bma.html Prakash I.N. Librarian Bangalore Management Academy No.17, Ashirwad Towers, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore - 560 037. E-Mail : prakash(a)bmaindia.com Share files, take polls, and make new friends - all under one roof. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Want Library Trainee
by divya 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Indian Institute of Geomagnetism is a premier research institute in the field of geomagnetism and allied areas of Upper Atmospheric Physics and Solid Earth Geophysics. The Institute is successor to the Colaba Observatory which was set up in 1823 by East India Company, and where the first magnetic observations were started in 1841. It became an autonomous research institute in 1971, was named as Indian Institute of Geomagnetism and is now under Department of Science & Technology. Apart from basic and applied research, the Institute operates 10 modern magnetic observatories spread across the country and has two research centres at Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu and Allahabad, U.P. The Institute library has comprehensive collection in the subject area of geomagnetism and its allied fields. It has collection of more than 20,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals. Other formats like maps, reprints, reports and non book material are also available to the users. Library is fully automated and all the library operations are done using SLIM21. Library facilities are also made available to our observatory staff and two research centres. Collection: Books: 7308 Journal Volumes: 12168 Reprints: 736 Maps: 810 The library of the Institute intends to take one fresh MLIS student as library trainees for which a walk-in interview will be held on June 23rd, 2009 at 10.30 hrs. in the Institute premises. We are looking for students preferably with science background and having good academic records. Knowledge of computers is essential and familiarity of library software will be added qualification and will get preference. Interested candidate may attend please. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pathetic condition of Professional Assistants
by Anil Singh 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

Dear Professional Colleagues, According to 6th pay commission the condition of Professional Assistants are pathetic. In the 4th pay commission, the Professional Assistants were in the pay scale of Rs. 1640-2900 which were equivalent to PGT’s in Kendriya Vidyalaya’s (KV’s) and Navodaya Vidyalaya’s (NV’s). In the 5th pay commission Professional Assistants were one step downgraded i.e., equivalent to TGT of KVs and NVs and the pay scale was 5500-9000. In 6th pay commission, again Professional Assistants have been downgraded by giving the pay band of Rs.9300-34800 + 4200GP which is equivalent to PRTs. And if situation continues like this than no doubt in the 7th pay commission the Professional Assistants will get the pay scale equivalent to LDC of Govt. of India. It is very sad to say that in spite of number of Library Associations working in India, no single association has raised this issue. Each and every association is only interested in upliftment of college and university librarians. Even nobody has shown any interest in School Librarian pay scales. But luckily school librarians are classified as TGTs, hence they are enjoying the benefits of TGT scales. In many Army Schools and other Public Schools in the country, librarians have been deprived by the new pay commission. If such type of step behavior will sustain, than in future young library professional will think hundred times to join in university and colleges below the post of Assistant Librarian. They will prefer to join as school librarian. Through this forum, I would like to request to all my fellow colleagues to raise this issue in all library associations and also write a letter to UGC Chairman to look into the matter. Until and unless we will not unite, no fruitful result will come. Anil Singh NCERT, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation - Lecture
by SRELS 09 Jun '09

09 Jun '09

The Board of Trustees of the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore in collaboration with CURZONCO-SESHACHALAM CHIMATA FOUNDATION, Chennai and RANGANATHAN CENTRE FOR INFORMATION STUDIES, Chennai and Bangalore cordially invites you to the CURZONCO-SESHACHALAM LECTURES (5)(2009) on Techniques for Characterization and Modeling of Spatial Phenomena by Dr. B.S. Daya Sagar, Associate Professor, DRTC(ISI), Bangalore at 6.00 pm on Monday 15th June 2009 Prof. A. Neelameghan Vice-Chairman, Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies presides Venue: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010' RSVP: Ph: 080-23305109 (K.N. Prasad) E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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