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Interesting News of WorldCat for all library professionals
by Mailing List Manager 30 Jun '04

30 Jun '04

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 29 Jun 2004 03:07:50 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> WorldCat update Every 12 seconds an OCLC member library adds a new record to WorldCat, which contains more than 55 million records representing 927,972,598 holding locations as of June 26, 2004. Every 4 seconds an OCLC member library fills an interlibrary loan request using WorldCat, which has supported 136,785,582 interlibrary loan requests as of June 26, 2004. A library user searches WorldCat using the OCLC FirstSearch service every second. See the latest WorldCat http://www.oclc.org/support/documentation/firstsearch/databases/dbdetails/d… Prof.N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS). Ph:+91-40-27171565 (res): +91-40- 27682290 (off) 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com

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Re: RE: [LIS-Forum] Collection development/ weeding out
by Mailing List Manager 28 Jun '04

28 Jun '04

Date: 28 Jun 2004 07:06:32 -0000 From: Rajesh K Patil <rajeshbcd(a)rediffmail.com> � Hi, It's a good suggestion but one should note that the British Council Libraries are not subject to Indian system of Audit procedures. In general they have a zero growth policy i.e. if a library adds 1000 titles in a year, the same number of titles are withdrawn. As you are based in New Mumbai you can contact the British Council Library in Mumbai personally and discuss the matter in detail. First and foremost the consent of the Management and the Internal and External Auditors need to be obtained. Developing and implementing internal library policies for weeding will not be cumbersome. It can be based on certain factors viz. : - Obsolete title - Superseded titles - Usage statistics - Damaged books Regards. Rajesh On Fri, 25 Jun 2004 Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com wrote : >I understand that British Libraries in India have well set Weeding policy. >You may try to get help from Mr Goud of British Council library Hyderabad or others. > > >DR P Vyasamoorthy > >-----Original Message----- > From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >[mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Mailing List >Manager >Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 4:02 PM >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >Subject: [LIS-Forum] Collection development/ weeding out > > >Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 02:45:31 -0700 (PDT) > From: Smita Chandra <smitac_in(a)yahoo.com> > >Respected colleagues : > >Could any one please share their library's collection development policy ? >I am in particular interested in knowing the criteria being used for >weeding out in different libraries in India, like > >a. how do we decide what to weed ? > >b. how much should we weed ? (what percentage of library collection and frequency) > >I would also like to know if there are any rules or procedures specified by the government about such processes by libraries in India, or in any particular state (with reference to audits and accounts). > >Since my library comes in the science domain, policies and criteria of libraries within the S & T domain would be of great help. > >Thanking you and with regards, > >Smita Chandra >Librarian >Indian Institute of Geomagnetism >New Mumbai >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Collection development/ weeding out
by Vyasamoorthy＠icicikp.com 25 Jun '04

25 Jun '04

I understand that British Libraries in India have well set Weeding policy. You may try to get help from Mr Goud of British Council library Hyderabad or others. DR P Vyasamoorthy -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Mailing List Manager Sent: Friday, June 25, 2004 4:02 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Collection development/ weeding out Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 02:45:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Smita Chandra <smitac_in(a)yahoo.com> Respected colleagues : Could any one please share their library's collection development policy ? I am in particular interested in knowing the criteria being used for weeding out in different libraries in India, like a. how do we decide what to weed ? b. how much should we weed ? (what percentage of library collection and frequency) I would also like to know if there are any rules or procedures specified by the government about such processes by libraries in India, or in any particular state (with reference to audits and accounts). Since my library comes in the science domain, policies and criteria of libraries within the S & T domain would be of great help. Thanking you and with regards, Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism New Mumbai _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum

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Website on 'Fellowships'
by sangeeta Halijwale 25 Jun '04

25 Jun '04

Dear Members, I have attempted to develop an internet site on 'Fellowships' available to Indian students and researchers. Guidance and motivation for this work came from Mr. Manjunath, Chief Librarian & Mr. Pujar, Asst Librarian, IGIDR. This site is specially designed for Indian academic Community and I intend to update it as frequently as possible. It can be accessed at: http://freewebs.com/fellowindia May I reqeust you all to please give your valuable suggestions for further improvement of the site? Regards, Sangeeta S.H Library Assistant IGIDR, Mumbai

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Collection development/ weeding out
by Mailing List Manager 25 Jun '04

25 Jun '04

Date: Fri, 25 Jun 2004 02:45:31 -0700 (PDT) From: Smita Chandra <smitac_in(a)yahoo.com> Respected colleagues : Could any one please share their library's collection development policy ? I am in particular interested in knowing the criteria being used for weeding out in different libraries in India, like a. how do we decide what to weed ? b. how much should we weed ? (what percentage of library collection and frequency) I would also like to know if there are any rules or procedures specified by the government about such processes by libraries in India, or in any particular state (with reference to audits and accounts). Since my library comes in the science domain, policies and criteria of libraries within the S & T domain would be of great help. Thanking you and with regards, Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism New Mumbai

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complete e-library
by Mailing List Manager 25 Jun '04

25 Jun '04

Date: 25 Jun 2004 03:51:45 -0000 From: thejasvi tv <tvthejasvi(a)rediffmail.com> Members, www.elibraryhub.com seems to be one of the best sites relating to e-library. you may please check it out. An article had appeared in The Hindu on 24 June in appreciation of this. Its a round the clock library and functions without the virtual prescence of a librarian. All the library activities are carried out mechanically without human interface. I request all professionals to comment on this kind of library.Its presently in Singapore. Regards, Thejasvi.

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DLIST
by Anita S. Coleman 24 Jun '04

24 Jun '04

Hello everybody, just a quick message to let you know about DLIST, http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu. DLIST is an eprints repository for LIS and I encourage you to deposit your publications in it. I visited India in Feb. 2003 (CALIBER conference) to encourage Indian librarians and LIS academics to join in the global consortium for building DLIST. If you are a librarian or an LIS dept. head who is considering an institutional repository for LIS and IT, I encourage you join DLIST and use it as your repository. Please write to DLIST Project Manager paul(a)ahsl.arizona.edu or me, if you have questions. Thanks and best wishes, Anita Coleman

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inagural function invitation to Workshop on Developing Digital Library using Dspace
by Mailing List Manager 24 Jun '04

24 Jun '04

Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:14:30 +0100 (BST) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> DEPT. OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY AND INFLIBNET CENTRE (UGC), AHMEDABAD Cordially invite you to the inauguration of WORKSHOP ON DEVELOPING DIGITAL LIBRARY USING DSPACE Prof. Y. Venkatarami Reddy Vice-Chancellor, JNTU, Hyderabad has kindly consented to be the Chief Guest Prof. M.Mutha Reddy Registrar, Osmania University has kindly consented to preside over Venue: New Conference Hall, Arts College, Osmania University Day & Date: Monday 28th June 2004 Time: 10.00 a m Dr. J.Yadagiri Reddy Dr. ARD Prasad Prof. N.Laxman Rao Head, DLIS Director of the Workshop Coordinator of the Workshop Prof.N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS). Ph:+91-40-27171565 (res): +91-40- 27682290 (off) 9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com

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Re: WiFi for library users and it is free!
by Samdarshi Pali 23 Jun '04

23 Jun '04

Friends: All Indian libraries currently providing Internet facility can also extend/provide WiFi free access to their users. WiFi is now a matured technology and even a non-technical person can put the WiFi setup in less than 10K after some efforts. Some helpful links for all interested in WiFi: http://www.dqindia.com/content/search/showarticle.asp?arid=54642&way=search http://www.dqindia.com/content/search/showarticle.asp?arid=55912&way=search… Who will be first to announce the free WiFi service in their library in India? Regards Samdarshi Pali Reliance Engineering Associates Pvt Ltd 4W21 - G Block, First Floor Dhirubhai Ambani Knowledge City Koper Khairane, Navi Mumbai 400 709 Tel # Direct +91-22 - 303 85407 Tel # Board +91-22 - 3037 3333, 3038 3333 Fax # +91-22 - 30385599 ---------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 10:49:57 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] WiFi for library users and it is free! To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: <Pine.LNX.4.53.0406231049380.25876(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 20:13:03 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Friends: When will we have WiFi connections provided free to library users in India? Here is what is happening in the UK. Best wishes. Arun ----- Library trial puts Wi-Fi hot spots on the books Matt Loney ZDNet UK June 16, 2004, 13:25 BST The DTI has put its plan to roll out Wi-Fi hot spots to libraries across the UK into action. Speaking at the Mobile Enterprise conference in London's Earls Court on Wednesday, e-commerce minister Stephen Timms said a trial is now running at 10 libraries. "We want to understand how popular it really is," said Timms, adding that three trial sites are charging for access while the other seven are offering it free." Full article at http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/wireless/0,39020348,39157760,00.htm or http://shorterlink.com/?XGVEW ------------------------------ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum End of LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 15, Issue 15 *****************************************

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WiFi for library users and it is free!
by Mailing List Manager 23 Jun '04

23 Jun '04

Date: Tue, 22 Jun 2004 20:13:03 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Friends: When will we have WiFi connections provided free to library users in India? Here is what is happening in the UK. Best wishes. Arun ----- Library trial puts Wi-Fi hot spots on the books Matt Loney ZDNet UK June 16, 2004, 13:25 BST The DTI has put its plan to roll out Wi-Fi hot spots to libraries across the UK into action. Speaking at the Mobile Enterprise conference in London's Earls Court on Wednesday, e-commerce minister Stephen Timms said a trial is now running at 10 libraries. "We want to understand how popular it really is," said Timms, adding that three trial sites are charging for access while the other seven are offering it free." Full article at http://news.zdnet.co.uk/communications/wireless/0,39020348,39157760,00.htm or http://shorterlink.com/?XGVEW

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