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Friday Talk by Dr. M.S. Sridhar at MyDLIS
by N.S. Harinarayana 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Mysore University Library and Information Science Student Association (MULISSA) of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore organised a Friday lecture by Dr. M.S. Sridhar, Head, Library and Documentation, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bangalore on the topic 'Librarianship as a profession' on November 30, 2007. A summary of the lecture and the student interaction which followed is given below. Libraries are under utilized. Only 1.5% of the population have access to the libraries. The myth that evolution of Internet has made libraries redundant contributes further to the less use of libraries. Dr. Sridhar counter argued that in spite of invasion of technology number of printed books and journals has not reduced. On the other hand it has increased. He said one in five books published and one out of three books borrowed from libraries are related to IT. If IT eliminates the printed books, why this trend he questioned. Dr. Sridhar presented some of the quality issues that need to be taken note of by the Internet users. Authenticity and accuracy are the major ones. Libraries are more reliable source for a common man. Filtering mechanism adopted in libraries ensures the quality and accuracy. On the other hand, Internet is increasingly becoming more popular creating the impression that libraries are no more required. Dr. Sridhar trying to rationalise this trend said accessibility, ease of use and perceived utility are the major factors for popularity of Internet. He opined that Internet and IT are supplement to the libraries and in real perspectives they are not threats. Giving some tips for students Dr. Sridhar said that domain knowledge (library based skills), communication, research bent of mind, reading habit and ICT skills are the expected core competencies by the employers. He said that competition for job is increasing as number of qualified professionals coming out of library schools has increasing drastically. A huge chunk of graduates are coming out of library schools from open universities. This has created an imbalance between supply and demand as for as library professionals are concerned. In this context Dr. Sridhar gave advice to the students that they should go for specialization and be ready when the opportunity arises. Dr. Sridhar's lecture was followed by an interesting and elaborate interactive session. Students asked varieties of questions and sought clarifications on various intriguing issues. Some of the questions asked/issues discussed are as follows: - Can Internet substitute a library? - Whether the present university syllabus enough for developing a good librarian? - How can one encourage young people to read? - How to ascertain needs/wants of remote readers in the context of digital libraries? - How one should equip to get good job? - What are the core competencies of librarians? - Whether classification and cataloguing are redundant in Internet era? - How to improve social status of libraries? - Libraries have been changing their names over the years from 'Libraries' to 'Knowledge centres', 'Information Centres' to 'Information Kiosks' etc. Whether this change in name inevitable? -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419399 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2collab officially launched.
by Kumar, Perdeep (ELS-DEL) 01 Dec '07

01 Dec '07

Elsevier Launches 2collab, New Research 2.0 Platform Elsevier, a publisher of science, technology and medical (STM) information, announced the official launch of 2collab (www.2collab.com) a free online platform for scientific collaboration. 2collab is a free web application that provides researchers with a platform to share resources with networks of peers and specialists, creating an online community that facilitates information discovery, evaluation and debate. This official launch follows a successful beta testing period and incorporates feedback gained from researchers based at Elsevier's Development Partners, which include a range of premier academic, government and corporate institutions worldwide. 2collab allows researchers to add, share and rate bookmarks, tag resources, and to add comments and create topical groups. Each user is encouraged to create a personal profile, which everyone can view to ensure the authenticity of fellow users. This creates an accessible environment where specialists can work together on evaluating new research, discussing current controversies and opportunities as well as providing a place for first-time authors to promote their research. An integrated 2collab bookmark button will be automatically switched on in all Scopus and ScienceDirect accounts. 2collab helps users connect with others in their fields, making it possible to: * Discover new research material * Share and identify quality information * Collaborate without email * Elevate reputations and highlight research * Mine collective wisdom of 2collab participants From the Elsevier India Team -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Librarian & Assistant Librarian
by HELP LIBRARY 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ Applications are invited for a two posts - Librarian and Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumb The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply. Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. ----- 30th Nov'07 -- Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.healthlibrary.com Free Ask the Librarian service for all your health queries at http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.html For complete details of our free health talks check our 'HELP TALK' google calendar at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Manager
by HELP LIBRARY 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Moderator, Please post this information on LIS-Forum Thank You ------ Applications are invited for a Library Manager at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai. The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Minimum of 2 years' experience will be an added advantage. Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience to helplib(a)vsnl.com or helplibrary(a)gmail.com Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. ----- 30th Nov'07 -- Dr.Aniruddha Malpani, M.D., Health Education Library for People, National Insurance Building, Ground Floor, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/22061101 www.healthlibrary.com Free Ask the Librarian service for all your health queries at http://www.healthlibrary.com/information.html For complete details of our free health talks check our 'HELP TALK' google calendar at http://www.google.com/calendar/embed?src=ciugckkj8jvnk97j6dbiioaghg%40group… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIT Kharagpur Requires Professional Trainees for its Central Library (Last Date: December 15, 2007)
by Sandeep Pathak 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear Friends, This is to inform you all that IIT Kharagpur requires Professional Trainees for its Central Library. The training is for a period of one year. Stipend: Rs. 4000.00 per month The candidates having postgraduate degree holding First Class in both B.Lib.I.Sc., M.Lib.I.Sc. and age below 30 Years may apply. Last Date: On or before 15th December, 2007 For more detail, please visit following link: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/non_teaching_top.php Regards, S K Pathak ------------------------------------------------------------------- S K Pathak [MSc(IT), MLIS, MA, B.Sc.(pcm), Ph.D. submitted] Assistant Librarian Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur - 721 302 Previously: IUCAA, Pune. INFLIBNET, A'bad. IPR, G'nagar. Mobile: 09732648020 Ph.: 03222-282466(O) / 03222-282453(R) URL: http://www.library.iitkgp.ernet.in/pathak/skp.htm Residence: C1-174, IIT Campus, Kharagpur - 721 302 ------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian, for the reputed school in KUWAIT
by sri priya 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Application are invited for the post of Librarian, for the reputed school in KUWAIT Librarian B.sc or M.sc, in Library Science with good communication skills and able to handle Library (classes LKG to XII). Only the candidates with minimum five years exp. need apply. E-mail your Bio-Data only without certificates and other credentials to the E-mail Id given, within 4 days jkskt(a)qualitynet.net Dated in The Hindu 28/11/07 - Wednesday Paper. Regards, S.Sripriya Librarian ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better pen pal. Text or chat with friends inside Yahoo! Mail. See how. http://overview.mail.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The SPARC : Awards
by sri priya 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

The SPARC Discovery Awards challenges you to illustrate in a short video presentation what you see as the value of sharing information. Use your imagination to suggest what good comes from bringing down barriers to the free exchange of information. submitted by December 2, 2007. http://www.sparkyawards.org/details.php ____________________________________________________________________________________ Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your home page. http://www.yahoo.com/r/hs -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How long should copyright last?
by Aman Jha 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear all There is a very good article on the life of copyright for an intellectual product in today's Guardian. I wish all of you to please read realise the situation in India. The link is given below. http://www.guardian.co.uk/technology/2007/nov/29/comment.intellectualpro perty The same can be read in today's 'The Hindu' on page no. 11 as well. Regards, Aman Jha Librarian Confederation of Indian Industry 249-F, Sector 18, Udyog Vihar, Phase IV Gurgaon - 122 015, Haryana Tel: 91-124-4014060-67 Fax: 91-124-4014080 Reach us via our Membership Helpline (Monday-Saturday: 0900-1715 hrs). Dial: +91-11-43546244 / 9910446244 DISCLAIMER:The information in this message may be privileged. If you have received it by mistake please notify the sender by return e-mail and delete the message from your system. Any unauthorised use or dissemination of this message in whole or in part is strictly prohibited. Any information in this message that does not relate to official business shall be understood to be neither given nor endorsed by the Confederation of Indian Industry. Reach us via our unique Membership Helpline: 00-91-11-435 46244 / 00-99104 46244 (Monday-Saturday: 0900-1700 hrs) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacanice in AICTE
by kuber kumbar 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Dear professionals, AICTE invites applications in the prescribed preformed from well-qualified, experienced and dedicated candidates for the following post: ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, SCALE OF PAY : Rs. 6,500-200-10,500/-, Post:01, (01-UR), Age limit: Not exceeding 35 years. (On direct recruitment basis) Last date for receipt of applications -10.12.2007 The details regarding qualifications, experience and general conditions, along with prescribed proforma for application is available at the AICTE website : www.aicte.ernet.in as well as in the Employment News dated 24th November, 2007. KUBERA K.P LIBRARIAN Sir.M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. --------------------------------- 5, 50, 500, 5000 - Store N number of mails in your inbox. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Major Search Engines and Directories
by Mailing List Admin 30 Nov '07

30 Nov '07

Date: Fri, 30 Nov 2007 10:48:30 +0530 From: venkata.kesavan(a)timesgroup.com Dear All, For guidance on the major search engines and directories, please try the following page at the www.searchenginewatch.com <http://www.searchenginewatch.com/> website. Search Engine Watch provides a guide to the major search engines of the web, which are either popular or well-used. http://searchenginewatch.com/showPage.html?page=2156221 Regards, R. Venkata Kesavan Chief Manager Times Archives & Knowledge Centre Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times Group) The Times of India Building, 2nd Floor Dr. D. N. Road Mumbai 400 001 Ph: (D): ++91-22-22731024 Ph: (B): ++91-66353535 (Ext.: 4470)

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