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Re- OAI-PMH
by Mailing List Admin 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: 24 Jun 2008 10:09:39 -0000 From: manoj kumar pant <manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com> This is some of the articles on OAI PMH However article by is Lynch, Clifford is very good for more technical aspec= ts you can follow the bibliographic references . Carl Lagoze and Herbert Van de Sompel (2001). "The Open Archives Initiative= : Building a Low-Barrier Interoperability Framework". Proceedings of the fi= rst ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL'01): 54-62. Lynch, Clifford A. (2001). "Metadata harvesting and the open archives initi= ative". ARL Bimonthly Report 217. Frank McCown, Xiaoming Liu, Michael L. Nelson and Mohammed Zubair (March/Ap= ril 2006). "Search Engine Coverage of the OAI-PMH Corpus". IEEE Internet Co= mputing 10 (2): 66=9673. Herbert Van de Sompel and Carl Lagoze (2000). "The Santa Fe Convention of t= he Open Archives Initiative". D-Lib Magazine 6 (2). doi:10.1045/february200= 0-vandesompel-oai. Herbert Van de Sompel, Jeffrey A. Young, and Thomas B. Hickey (2003). "Usin= g the OAI-PMH ... Differently". D-Lib Magazine 9 (7/8). doi:10.1045/10.1045= /july2003-young (inactive 2008-06-21).

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Institutional Repository Questionnaire with a humble request...
by Rupak Chakravarty 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

Dear Repository Managers and Administrators (INDIA), I'm Rupak Chakravarty, Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian at theDepartment of Library & Information Science, Panjab University,Chandigarh. I'm doing PhD onthe topic "Open Access Institutional Repositories: role of University Libraries in India". To collect data I have prepared a questionnaire. I most humbly request you to fill it. The questionnaire is available online at: http://creator.zoho.com/rupakzoho/research-survey OR http://creator.zoho.com/rupakzoho/research-survey/form/3/ (if the link does not works initially, please refresh) May I also request you to upload (email attachment.) any document whichyou think can add value to my research work (the upload optionavailable in the questionnaire is not working). For collectingadditional data, I'll use the databases available online including theIndian IRs. I understand that you will have to spare time form your hecticschedule but it is my humble request, please help me as without thisdata, I'll unable to complete my research work. Please feel free tomake any suggestion to add value to my study. After filling the online questionnaire please press the submitbutton. The data filled by you will arrive at my inbox directly. Thequestionnaire contains 83 questions and at the outset my seem lengthy,but being online and all the options available (radio button, dropdown,multiselect etc), it will take much lesser time. As you press the submit button, the date will come to me. Thank you for all your help and kindness. Thank you for finding time for me. Regards Rupak Chakravarty Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone # (0172) 2700459(R) (0172) 2534775(O) 9217133380(M) Email: rupak2811(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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Info about PGDLAN Course
by Narayan Barse 25 Jun '08

25 Jun '08

* * * * *Dear professionals,* *As you know, libraries have evolved from being a collection of chained books to Networked Multimedia Learning Resource Centres accessible 24 X 7, disregard of physical boundaries. Library Science education has tried to be in tune with the changing time. But the pace is not matching with that of technology. * * * *It is observed that the Library and Information Science syllabus being taught at the Indian universities has its limitations as far as ICT component is concerned, as technology keeps on changing very fast. However, on the other hand, the need for the professionals having ICT skills is ever increasing in modern libraries and information centers. * * * *In view the above, The Department of Library and Information Science, Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane is happy to announce an autonomous course leading to the Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN). This is a proactive effort to bridge the knowledge gap. It is an attempt to develop a band of technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges. Please visit * *http://www.vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN.htm*<http://www.vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN.htm> * to see the course content and online application .* * * *This initiative is aimed at working librarians in and around the city of Mumbai and Thane. Please depute or nominate your library staff for the PGDLAN course. The course is designed to empower library staff to introduce new state-of-the-art information services in your library.* * * *With Regards.* * *-- Barse N. S. Librarian and Coordinator Department of Lib & Information Science VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College 'Janadweep' Chendani, Bundar Rd, Thane (West) Pin- 400601 MS, India =========================== Phone No: 022 25384591 Cell :09969051287 =========================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Educate us on Firefox Plugins
by Rajan 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

Dear Shri Sukhdev Singh, It would be useful for many, if you point out the Mozilla Firefox Plugins that are of much use to librarians. 'Stumble upon' and 'Zotero' are the two Plugins I am familiar with. Those who are so familiar with the emerging technologies and learn them easily, can educate the fellow librarians in developing their capabilities, as Mr Vimal Kumar helped us learn installing PMB, by using the Lis- Forum as a tool. Best Regards, K Rajasekharan Librarian, Kerala Institute of Local Administration(KILA) Mulagunnathukavu, Thrissur - 680581 On Wed, Jun 18, 2008 at 12:16 PM, Sukhdev Singh <esukhdev(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Friends,> > Just to share a news with you. > Firefox 3 has been released yesterday. It can be download from > http://mozilla.com . There are number of useful Plug-ins available for > it. Because of these plug-ins, Firefox is my favourite and default > internet browser.> > -- Sukhdev Singh, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INTERNET LIBRARY FOR LIBRARIANS
by sri priya 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

INTERNET LIBRARY FOR LIBRARIANS A Portal Designed for Librarians to Locate Internet Resources Related to Their Profession. A Popular Information Resource Site for Librarians Since 1994. Library Journals: Library and Information Science http://www.itcompany.com/inforetriever/ej_libsc.htm Regards, S.Sripriya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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workshop
by Shekar H P 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

Dear Professional Friends, We have great pleasure to inform you all that, the Dakshina Kannada and Kodagu Library Association ( R ) is intending to have a workshop on "SLIM-Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS) : Its Applications for a Knowledge Center" preferably for working Librarians and information scientists / Documentationists / Lecturers in Library and Information Science who are serving for the noble cause in information society. We propose to hold the programme on 13th July 2008 at Corporation Bank Centenary Public Library premises. There will be a lecture cum demo in two sessions from 10.00AM – 4.30PM. Hence we request all the professional friends to take part in this workshop and make it a grand success. With regards , Sd/- Dr.Purushottama Gowda Secretary Please note: Workshop: "SLIM - Integrated Library Management Software (ILMS): Its Applications for a Knowledge Center" Date: 13Th July 2008 Venue: Corporation Bank Centenary Public Library, Mangalore-3 Registration Fee Rs.100/-per participant Payment may be made through DD / M.O in favor of D. K. and Kodagu Library Association, Payable at Mangalore. Spot registration: on 13.07.2008 (9.00AM-10.00AM) Subject to availability of seats. For further details please contact: Shekar.H.P. (Jt. Secretary) Librarian Corporation Bank Centenary Public Library Mangalore-575003 Ph :( Mob) 9945799927 (O) 0824-2450845, 2450846 Fax: 0824-2450848 E-mail:shekarhp@gmail.com shekarhp_libn(a)yahoo.co.in -- SHEKAR.H.P. M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil.,B.Ed.,PGDHRM. Librarian Corp Bank Centenary Public Library Nr.Mangala stadium Mangalore-575 003 Ph:0824-2450845, 2450846, 9945799927 Fax:2450848 -- 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] OAI-PMH Interoperability
by MacLeod, Roderick A 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

In answer to Jaya Kalra's email about OAI-PMH, the Repositories Support Project website may provide some help. http://www.rsp.ac.uk/ and http://www.rsp.ac.uk/usage/harvesters Roddy MacLeod Heriot Watt University > Date: Mon, 23 Jun 2008 15:40:42 +0530 > From: JK <jaya.kalra1(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] OAI-PMH Interoperability > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Message-ID: > <224e28cc0806230310k369727aeu1798af600c6d3793(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > Dear All, > > > > I would like to have in-depth information on Open Access > Initiative Protocol > for Meta Harvesting (OAI-PMH) and its implementation in > Digital Library > Software We, as information professionals must be knowing about its > interoperability framework and functionality which is used to > communicate/exchange the bibliographic metadata. Although I know its > implementation guidelines in a library software but it would be very > beneficial if someone having experience in the same can guide me. > > > > Thanks & Regards, > > Jaya Kalra > Senior Consultant ? LIS Group > Total IT Solutions Pvt Ltd. > 412-C,Suneja Tower -1, District Centre > Janak Puri, New Delhi - 110058 > > Website : www.totalit.co.in -- Heriot-Watt University is a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC000278. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop
by SRELS 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange to announce the following forthcoming workshop for the benefit of lis-forum members. Thanking you, Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS, Bangalore ***** Forthcoming Event Workshop on GENISISWEB, WINISIS DATABASE TO GSDL (18-20 August 2008) Organized by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore with Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies, Bangalore WORKSHOP OBJECTIVE To provide intensive training in GENISISWEB and conversion of WINISIS database into GSDL. WORKSHOP CONTENT - WINISIS archiving of full text documents in all ordinary formats including a fully downloaded website. - Creation of web front end with GenisisWeb for making it user-friendly and accessible over a network - Creation of a CD-ROM library of full text documents - Conversion of a WINISIS database into GSDL archive RESOURCE PERSON K. Rajasekharan, Kerala Institute of Local Administration (KILA), Thrissur, Kerala The target audience includes librarians, information professionals and others interested in building different types of databases. WORKSHOP FEE Those interested are invited to register for the Workshop on or before 1st August 2008 on payment of Rs. 3,000/- by DD drawn in favour of 'Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science'. The duly filled-in form along with the payment should be forwarded to the Executive Officer, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 on or before 1st August 2008 For more information contact: Dr. K.N. Prasad, Executive Officer, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore Tel: 080-23305109 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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Koha 3 released
by Vimal Kumar 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

Koha 3 stable version now released. You can download from the usual location: http://download.koha.org/koha-3.00.00-stableRC1.tar.gz 1. Zebra plugin - Zebra is a high-performance, general-purpose structured text indexing and retrieval engine 2. New installer - based on the common Perl module ExtUtils::MakeMaker, the new installer makes it a snap to get Koha running on just about any platform. 3. Standard APIs - Koha 3 supports a number of important library search and retrieval standards and microformats, such as SRU/W, Z39.50 and COinS/OpenURL. Also supported is the popular Internet standard: OpenSearch (http://opensearch.a9.com/) created by Amazon's A9. Records are stored internally in an SGML-like format and can be retrieved in MARCXML, Dublin Core, MODS, RSS, Atom, RDF-DC, SRW-DC, OAI-DC, and EndNote; 4. Cross-platform, multi-RDBMS, Web-server agnostic - Run Koha on the platform of your choice: Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, Solaris. Koha 3 also includes better support for multi-RDBMS (MySQL 5.0 and PostgreSQL), and runs under Apache2, IIS, or the web server of your choosing. 5. Multi-lingual support - Koha was designed from the ground up for multilingual libraries. Koha 3 can handle Chinese, Japanese, and even right-to-left languages such as Arabic and Hebrew with ease (BiDi). Koha's index engine (Zebra) can handle record formats containing any UNICODE compliant script, such as Arabic, Chinese, Hebrew, Japanese and Korean. Zebra has this support via the ICU libraries created and maintained by IBM. 6. New templates - Koha's staff and patron interfaces are developed with a template system that's easy to theme. 7. Koha 3 has quite a few new modules, as well as enhancements to existing modules, including: news writer, label creator, calendar, OPAC comments, MARC staging and overlay, notices, transaction logs, guided reports with a data dictionary and task scheduler, classification sources/filing rules. -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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International Prof Kaula Gold Medal and Citation to Dr. W. Boyd Rayward
by Mukesh Anand 24 Jun '08

24 Jun '08

Respected Members', Dr. W. Boyd Rayward , Professor, Graduate School of Library & Information Science,University of Illinois (United States) is the 23rd receipient of the Award.The International Award Committee of the Kaula Endowment for Library & Information Science has selected Dr. W. Boyd Rayword for the International Prof Kaula Gold Medal and Citation. Prof. Kaula Endowment for Library and Information Science was formed on 13th March,1975, at the 51st Birthday of the world-renowned library educator, bibliographer,library and information scientist, UNESCO Expert & professional journalist of overfive decades, Prof. P.N. Kaula, with Guntur(Andhra Pradesh)as its headquarter. TheEndowment decided to award International Kaula Gold Medal & Citation to a topranking professional who was distinguished himself as a library & informationscientist or educator in library & information science.This Award is given away every year from 1975 onwards.There are 22 distinguished reciepients of the Award from 11 countries & some international organisations. The International Award is named after Prof. Kaula who has been described as the "Apostle" of the world famous Indian Library Science Genious Dr. S.R. Ranganathan. Widely travelled, Prof. Kaula has served UNESCO Expert in UNESCO Regional Centre in Western Hemisphere for Latin American Countries(1967-68) & has been a legendry figure & has received several national & international awards including " Pro-MundiBeneficio" Medal from Brazil, "Deutsche Bucheref" Medal from Germany & "Padmshree"(2004), a top civilian honour from the Government of India & which Dr. Ranganathan himself received in 1957. With Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Officers' Training College for Indian Railways Sanskari Nagari Vadadara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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