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hearty congrats to Mr DV Singh, Incharge President of ILA
by Mailing List Admin 26 Dec '08

26 Dec '08

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 21:48:53 -0800 (PST) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> dear Professional friends it is pride for all of us that Mr DV Singh, Librarian, Sree Ram College of Commerce, Delhi University and Incharge President of Indian Library Association has been elected as member of Delhi University Academic Council. He is elected in the first count it self. He is the first LIS professional elected as member of Delhi University Academic Council. for his credit he has many things, such as he was first LIS professional elected as Joint secretary of Delhi University teachers Association (DUTA) and was also incharge Secretary for wome time. He is the first LIS professional to work as warden in Delhi University. He is also first LIS professional to get elected as Secretary fo Staff Council for a period of 4 years. He is the first LIS professional to be the Secrtary and also president of College staff association. Mr DV Singh has many credits with first LIS professional to take over number of positions in the Delhi University. generally these positions are taken by the teachers. Mr singh election to these positions indicates acceptance by the teaching community that the library professionals are also on par with the teachers. his election is pride for all of us. we have seen him speaking powerfully for the cause of the profession. let us join together to wish him all thebest and get elected to many more such positions. Let us strengthen his hands to fight for library profession. i join the professionals in congratulating him for his grand success in the election. laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Professor of� Library & Information Science, & �Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (Retd), Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) 91-40-27171565, 27177763 (res): 09246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com

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Request for Article
by Mailing List Admin 26 Dec '08

26 Dec '08

Date: Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:00:55 +0530 From: "[UTF-8] विनाय�~U �~W�~K�~B�~\\ार�~G" <vinayak.gonjare(a)gmail.com> Dear friends, Can someone kindly send me any article related to Deemed University & It's IT base Library Services . I shall be grateful. Thanks and Regards Vinayak P. Gonjare Library Assistant Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601. email : vinayak.gonjare(a)gmail.com <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> Mob : 9702373557 elibrary :http//www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm

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LOK SABHA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2009
by Puna Das 26 Dec '08

26 Dec '08

LOK SABHA INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME 2009 Applications are invited in the prescribed format for five Internship Positions for a one-year Internship Programme in the Lok Sabha. The Internship Programme is aimed to provide an opportunity to young men and women with outstanding academic and extracurricular achievements to acquaint themselves with the working of parliamentary democracy and democratic institutions in general and specifically about our parliamentary system. The Programme also aims at imparting requisite skills and knowledge to enable the Interns to develop a proper perspective about the role of Legislature in our parliamentary system which, in turn, would help them while working in their own chosen fields in the future. Duration: The duration of the Internship Programme will be one year, starting January 2009 and ending December 2009. Eligibility: Age: The Internship shall be open to Indian citizens between 21 and 28 years of age as on 31st December 2008. Qualifications: The applicant should have completed a two-year Post-Graduate Degree from a recognised Indian or Foreign University with 55% marks in any of the areas/disciplines such as Social Sciences, Law, Journalism, Finance, Management, Library Science, etc. The applicant should submit a recommendation letter from the Principal of College/Head of the Institution he/she last attended or is enrolled in to pursue higher studies along with the completed application form. The applicant must also submit a brief statement in 250 words which should inter alia state why he/she intends to join the Internship Programme; his/her career goals; and how the Internship will help him/her in achieving those goals. The short listed applicants will be called to appear for an Interview. Stipend and Other Facilities: The Interns will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs. 18,000/- per month during the Internship period. In addition, a sum of Rs. 10,000/- shall be given as a one-time expenditure towards stationery and typing expenses. Expenses on accommodation, travelling, etc. shall be borne by the Interns themselves. The completed application in the given format should reach the Joint Director, Bureau of Parliamentary Studies and Training (BPST), Lok Sabha Secretariat, Room No. F-077, ‘J’ Block, Parliament Library Building, New Delhi-110001, latest by 30 December 2008. Download Application Form: http://164.100.24.209/newls/bureau/advt121208.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://openaccess-unesco.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Library Management Software - CR2 Technologies
by Dhwaneet Mehta 25 Dec '08

25 Dec '08

Dear Sir / Madam, We are pleased to inform you that we have launched Asia's first SaaS based Library Management Software. CYBRARIAN – is a next generation web based, seamless & fully integrated Library Management software System hosted on a Remote Server. This is based on SaaS (Software as a Service) concept where users have to pay –as-you-use basis. CYBRARIAN allows the librarians to access & run the software with the help of an ordinary low cost PC having a web browser and they can carry out on line all the transactions like Acquisition, Cataloguing, Circulation, Periodicals Management (PMS), Article Indexing, Reports Management etc. as if the entire application is running on their desk. One can access the application anytime (24x7x365) from anywhere, & from any machine with built in webOPAC facility in the software. At a very low hosting fee, CYBRARIAN provides users facilities like Software Usage, Secured Data Storage & Management, Virus Protection, Backups, Patch Management, Product Updates, Technical Support, Maintenance etc. CYBRARIAN follows all the international standards like MARC21, Z39.50, AACR2, MARCXML, ISO 2079 etc. and is having UNICODE (Multilingual) facility. The most attractive feature of CYBRARIAN is that librarians or Resource Centre Manager can customize the application as per their requirements without the help or need from the software vendor. Moreover, the reports can also be self-customized. CYBRARIAN also allows the member libraries to form or create their own network of libraries from similar related subjects/background/industries for resource sharing by collecting, storing & disseminating information and would offer networked services like information about resources scattered in the libraries throughout the world, referencing materials to meet the requirements of students, researchers, scholars & the general public, Inter Library Loan etc. without incurring any extra cost. For further details, you requested to please visit our website www.cybrarian.in. In case of any query, please do contact us. Awaiting your earliest reply. Thanking you, Regards Dhwaneet Mehta Regional Manager CR2 Technologies Ltd. Ahmedabad Gujarat (M)09909033615 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Library Assistants and Library Trainees
by Nihar Patra 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Advertisement for Library Assistants and Library Trainees "Over the last decade, NSHM Knowledge Campus has been on the fast track to become one of the most sought after education destinations the country has to offer. NSHM knowledge Campus also boasts of world-class infrastructure. The Durgapur campus is spread across 25 acres and is well equipped with both academic and non-academic facilities for the holistic development of student. The Kolkata campus, which is spread over 2.5 acres, is also similarly equipped. The institute has expanded its domain across India with new campuses in Bangalore and Gurgaon. Soon NSHM Knowledge Campus will spread its presence in Pune and Bhubaneswar too. The NSHM Knowledge Campus, Kolkata is stepping towards automation and digitization of its Knowledge Center, catering to the information needs of academic and research community in the areas of Management, Media and Communication and Pharmacy. Applications are invited for the post of Library Assistants (Permanent position) and Library Trainees (One year Contract) for Kolkata Campus. For Library Assistants, applicants should be 1/2 years of experience from a reputed organization with 1st class MLIS and well versed in computer application in Library Science. Pay scale as per AICTE norms. For Library Trainee, The applicants should be fresh MLIS and well versed in computer application in Library Science. Duration of Training is for a period of one year with no guarantee of continued employment (purely temporary/contractual basis), carrying a stipend of Rs.5000/- per month with no other facilities / benefits, as applicable to regular employees, excepting contractual leave. Please send the Bio-Data with latest passport size photograph to nihar.kanta.patra(a)nshm.com on or before 8th January 2009. Regards, Nihar ************************************************************************ Nihar K Patra M. Phil, MLIS, PGDLAN, Pursuing PhD Head - Library Science (Assistant Professor) NSHM Knowledge Campus 60 (124), B L Saha Road Kolkata - 700053, India Phone and Facsimile: +91 33 2403 2300/01 Mobile: +919748741550 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Manlibnet 2009 - Paper Submission date extended
by bijaya ray 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: multipart/alternative; boundary="0-1644246777-1230115077=:15573" --0-1644246777-1230115077=:15573 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable Dear Professional Friends=0A=0AThe organising Committee of Manlibnet 2009 i= s very much happy with the overwhelming responses from the LIS professional= s to attend the convention and to present the papers.=0A=0AOn request of ma= ny LIS Professional colleagues, the organising committee of Manlibnet 2009 = at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar decided to extend the last date of paper su= bmission=C2=A0 for the convention. Now the professional friends are request= ed to send their paper on or before 07.01.2009 with the required registrati= on fees. No further extension will be provided for submission of paper.=0A= =0AThose who have not received the convention brochure please log on to www= .kiit.ac.in and www.manlibnet.in for complete brochure.=0A=0APlease make yo= ur self convinient to attend the seminar and review different online produc= ts available in the field of Business, Management and Engineering subjects = which will be helpful to your organisations.=0A=0ABesides the=C2=A0on line = products, the organising committee also arranged wide range of book display= (Both foreign and Indian) for the participants to update their knowledge on= latest published books.=0A=0AThe organising Committee also taking step to = make a trip for participants=C2=A0to visit in and around bhubaneswar, those= who are coming first time to Orissa may take benefit of this.=0A=0A=0AThis= is my sincere request to all professional friends to make huge publicity a= nd success=C2=A0of the convention.=0A=0AThanks and regards=0A=0ADr.Bijayala= xmi Rautaray=0ASr. Librarian, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar=0Aand=0AOrganisi= ng Secretary, 10th Manlibnet Convention=0A=0A=0A=0A Add more friends t= o your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ --0-1644246777-1230115077=:15573 Content-Type: text/html; charset=utf-8 Content-Transfer-Encoding: quoted-printable <html><head><style type=3D"text/css"></style></he= ad><body><div style=3D"font-family:times new roman, new york, times, serif;= font-size:12pt"><DIV>=0A<DIV style=3D"FONT-SIZE: 12pt; FONT-FAMILY: times n= ew roman, new york, times, serif">=0A<DIV>=0A<DIV>Dear Professional Friends= </DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV>The organising Committee of Manlibnet 200= 9 is very much happy with the overwhelming responses from the LIS professio= nals to attend the convention and to present the papers.</DIV>=0A<DIV>&nbsp= ;</DIV>=0A<DIV>On request of many LIS Professional colleagues, the organisi= ng committee of Manlibnet 2009 at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar decided to e= xtend the last date of paper submission  for the convention. Now the p= rofessional friends are requested to send their paper on or before 07.01.20= 09 with the required registration fees. No further extension will be provid= ed for submission of paper.</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV>Those who have= not received the convention brochure please log on to <A href=3D"http://ww= w.kiit.ac.in/" target=3D_blank rel=3Dnofollow><FONT color=3D#0000ff>www.kii= t.ac.in</FONT></A> and <A href=3D"http://www.manlibnet.in/" target=3D_blank= rel=3Dnofollow><FONT color=3D#0000ff>www.manlibnet.in</FONT></A> for compl= ete brochure.</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV>Please make your self convin= ient to attend the seminar and review different online products available i= n the field of Business, Management and Engineering subjects which will be = helpful to your organisations.</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV>Besides the=  on line products, the organising committee also arranged wide range o= f book display(Both foreign and Indian) for the participants to update thei= r knowledge on latest published books.</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV>The= organising Committee also taking step to make a trip for participants&nbsp= ;to visit in and around bhubaneswar, those who are coming first time to Ori= ssa may take benefit of this.</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>= =0A<DIV>This is my sincere request to all professional friends to make huge= publicity and success of the convention.</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A= <DIV>Thanks and regards</DIV>=0A<DIV> </DIV>=0A<DIV>Dr.Bijayalaxmi Rau= taray</DIV>=0A<DIV>Sr. Librarian, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar</DIV>=0A<DIV= >and</DIV>=0A<DIV>Organising Secretary, 10th Manlibnet Convention</DIV></DI= V></DIV><BR></DIV></div><br>=0A <hr size=3D1></hr> Add more fr= iends to your messenger and enjoy! <a href=3D"http://in.rd.yahoo.com/taglin= e_messenger_6/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/"> Invite them now.</a></b= ody></html> --0-1644246777-1230115077=:15573--

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Manlibnet 2009 - Paper submission date Extended
by bijaya ray 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Dear Professional Friends The organising Committee of Manlibnet 2009 is very much happy with the overwhelming responses from the LIS professionals to attend the convention and to present the papers. On request of many LIS Professional colleagues, the organising committee Manlibnet 2009 at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar decided to extend tha last date of paper submission for the convention. Now the professional friends are requested to send their paper on or before 07.01.2009 with the required registration fees. No further extension will be provided for submission of paper. Those who have not received the convention brochure please log on to www.kiit.ac.in and www.manlibnet.in for complete brochure. Please make your self convinient to attend the seminar and review different online products available in the field of Business, Management and Engineering subjects which will be helpful to your organisations. Besides on line products, the organising committee also arranged wide range of book display(Both foreign and Indian) for the participants to update their knowledge on latest published books. The organising Committee also taking step to make a trip for participants to visit in and around bhubaneswar, those who are coming first time to Orissa may take benefit of this. This is my sincere request to all professional friends to make huge publicity and success of the convention. Thanks and regards Dr.Bijayalaxmi Rautaray Sr. Librarian, KIIT University, Bhubaneswar and Organising Secretary, 10th Manlibnet Convention Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Installation of Greenstone
by C T K 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

I have installed Greenstone Digital Library Softare (Greenstone-2.81rc-win32) in our library and it is running properly. Installation of the software is very easy. Mr. Rajasekharan and K M Nafala have prepared Beginners Guide, which is helpful in upload the data into the software. You can download the Beginners guide at: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in/Documents/GSDL%20Begineers%20Guide.pdf *********************************************** C T Kantharaj Librarian Cambridge Instittute of Technology K R Puram, Bangalore - 560036 ctkantharaj(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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Regarding Open Source Tools
by Md. Zahid Hossain Shoeb 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Dear Professionals, There are many posts we use to get now regarding Open Source Tools with cooperative approach from different IT skilled LIS professionals. Anyway, I consider that the ultimate challenge is the customization according to the organization as per their requirements and changed requirement which is time related task and a matter of system analysis. For a sustainable and consistent system it is required different phases like planning, setting, access management, implementation etc. The total thing is a matter of project management with professional approach from requirement analysis to testing after designing even documentation. So, the whole thing is not a task of one day or one week or even one month. When technology appears at market, whimsically it is not wiseful to use in case of specially repositories, e-Learning, CMS and automation tool; though the popular technology which are cited by different members of the forum are widely used. I think, before setting-up or using any technology always initiate to a team consisting of administration and staff of the library of the organization and information technology professionals with mature as well as professional outlook. Moreover, each member can contribute expertise on how the system should operate and the features required, i.e. for repositories – feature of the services (metadata, submission workflow, content types, etc.) or underlying technical issues (operating system, databases, search mechanisms, etc.) or even the policies and legal issues for the collections. So, no shortcut technique will be effective in this case for long run, not only installation or a little customization will perform all the tasks, it can be a pilot task of starting the main tasks or project. A 'Gantt chart' should be followed for designing a system lifecycle. For better information literate community it is needed long term sustainable, consistent and coherent system with matured working process. Regards, Md. Zahid Hossain Shoeb Independent University, Bangladesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Anomalies in the UGC Sixth Pay Review Committee Report and Removal of disparities in promotion and benefits to Librarians in Colleges and Universities – Representation submitted
by Pandurang Konnur 24 Dec '08

24 Dec '08

Dear Professional Friends, I take this opportunity to congratulate all the academic Librarians for having got the VIth PRC Recommendations approved by Government of India. During the last V Pay Commission Recommendations and their implementations there was a great amount of disparity between Teachers and Librarians. Hence Librarians were to suffer for one full decade to get their grievances redressed. This time thanks to the PRC members and Prof. Chaddha the Chairman of PRC who gave ear to our voice and recommended parity for Librarians with that of teachers. Friends, still there are few anomalies exist and IALA has already submitted its memorandum to the Ministry of HRD, Secretary HRD and Chairman UGC. The full text of the memorandum may be accessed in the following URL: http://iala.org.in/subfiles/prc.pdf I request all the members of this form to go through the memorandum and give their feed back to IALA with additional input to prepare and submit further memorandums to the competitive authorities. Thanks, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jananabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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