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EDITORIAL: SHOULD LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS BE TERM-LIMITED?
by Ragaavendra R 23 Jun '15

23 Jun '15

EDITORIAL: SHOULD LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS BE TERM-LIMITED? The world's largest library needs a new leader. Librarian of Congress James Billington announced this month that he plans to step down from the post he has held for almost 28 years. Mr. Billington's decision reopens the door to the modern era for the Library of Congress. President Barack Obama should not just search for a successor; he should also invite a discussion on the suitable tenure and evaluation of the nation's chief librarian. The Library of Congress is more than a magnificent building full of books. Besides maintaining an unparalleled collection, the librarian oversees the national copyright office and provides research and analysis to Congress - all this in a time when production and reproduction of information, music and video is moving faster than ever. The next librarian will need to develop a system to make existing materials searchable online and to digitize material as it comes in. Traditionally, the post of librarian has gone to an eminent scholar. While an appreciation for the country's cultural history is essential, the library's needs demand technological savvy and managerial finesse as well as academic stature. Finding one individual with all these capabilities is admittedly a tall order. Whoever Mr. Obama picks - a seasoned librarian, a university president, a Silicon Valley executive - will need a strong supporting team. But even the installation of a first-rate leader and team will not be enough to ensure the library's continued success. An esteemed Russia scholar with a deep understanding of the importance of writing and music in American life, Mr. Billington, now 86, assumed his post with innovative ideas like the American Memory and THOMAS projects, which put some collections and legislative information online. But as time passed, the library fell behind, failing to hire a chief information officer or keep pace with essential digitization efforts. The United States has seen 44 presidents but only 13 librarians of Congress. Years of tradition - not the 1802 statute creating the position - have granted the post de-facto life tenure. It is time for a change. Tougher oversight and renewable terms based on performance would encourage librarians not to rest on their laurels and would help ensure that the quality of the librarian always matches the immense importance of the job. Editorial courtesy of The Washington Post. REF LINK: http://www.nhregister.com/opinion/20150622/editorial-should-librarian-of-co… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Early Bird Registration: Classification & Authority Control, Lisbon, 29-30 October 2015
by Aida Slavic 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

=== Early Bird Registration === The International UDC Seminar entitled "Classification & Authority Control: Expanding Resource Discovery" will take place in The National Library of Portugal in Lisbon, on 29-30 October 2015. Conference website: http://seminar.udcc.org/2015. Contact: seminar2015(a)udcc.org Linked data practices and techniques have opened new possibilities in exploiting controlled vocabularies and improving resource discovery. Authority data held in library systems often includes classification schemes. These knowledge structures now have the potential for being shared across the linked data environment. The objective of this conference is to explore such potential, expanding the value and use of classification as an authority controlled vocabulary, from a local perspective to the global environment. The conference will be opened by Emer. Prof. Michael Buckland, well-known expert in the history and theory of documentation and bibliographic access. The topic of authority control, subject authority control and subject access in various contexts will be discussed by a series of eminent speakers speakers including Barbara Tillett, Dagobert Soergel, Rebecca Green, Maja Zumer, Marcia Zeng, Nuno Freire, Andrea Scharnhorst, Maria Ines Cordeiro, Koraljka Golub, Claudio Gnoli. To learn more about conference programme and to register go to the conference website http://seminar.udcc.org/2015 Early bird registration opened on 12 June 2015: €200 early bird fee, students €160 (to 31 July) €250 regular fee, students €210 (closes 20 October) About the organizer: Classification & Authority Control is the fifth biennial conference in a series of International UDC Seminars organized by the Universal Decimal Classification Consortium (UDC Consortium). UDCC is not-for-profit organization, based in The Hague, established to maintain and distribute the UDC and to support its use and development (http://www.udcc.org). UDC is one of the most widely used knowledge organization systems in the bibliographic domain. --- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for full text articles
by Ravi Hullur 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

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Libraries on Cloud - Survey
by Anil K Tyagi 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Dear Colleagues, We would like to compile a list of libraries who have hosted their library services on cloud. In case your library is one of among these or you know any such library it is requested to send us the name of such library and contact person for further information. The information collected shall only be used for research purpose only. With kind regards. *Dr Anil K Tyagi* Scientist 'G' ISSA, DRDO Delhi-110054 website: www.baapbeta.com *DISCLAIMER:*The information contained in this message may be privileged and confidential. If you are NOT the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately with a copy to *t <draktyagi(a)yahoo.co.in>yagiakdr(a)gmail.com <yagiakdr(a)gmail.com> *and destroy this message. Please be aware that email communication can be intercepted in transmission or misdirected. Your use of email to communicate any information contained in this email indicates that you acknowledge and accept the possible risks associated with such communication. This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and are solely for the use of the individual to which it is addressed. Distribution, copying or any use by any other person is strictly prohibited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Library Assistant (on contract) at IGIDR library, Mumbai.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research [IGIDR], Mumbai, invites applications from qualified and experienced persons for the following posts on contract basis for a period of one year only. Library Assistant: 2 Posts (on contract basis) More details and prescribed 'Application form' available at our official website http://www.igidr.ac.in Those who have any difficulty in downloading the prescribed application form may contact me so that we can send the form over email. Qualifications, Experience etc: The applicants must have completed Masters in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) or Equivalent with 55% and above marks. Experience: 0 to 1 year in the related areas with strong communication skills in English (Both oral and written). Should have basic knowledge of Windows Operating System, MARC, WINISIS, MS-Office, Cataloguing as AACR II rules, Classification ( DDC) and should have ability to develop web pages using HTML. General Information: Age: 25 years as on June 30, 2015. Remuneration: A consolidated salary of Rs. 18,000/- p.m.(all inclusive). In addition, selected candidates will also be entitled for Rs.60000/- (Rs. Sixty Thousand) per annum at the end of the contract as a performance incentive, which will be based on the performance evaluated on the basis of various criteria, as per the institute rules. Candidates need to attend the interview /written test at their own expense. Eligible and interested candidates may please send their application, in the prescribed form, along with attested copies of all relevant documents showing proof of age, experience, qualifications with two references. Application may please be sent on or before 'July 3, 2015' addressed to: The Registrar Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Santosh Nagar, Film City Road, Goregaon (E) Mumbai-400 065 Thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of Library Trainee
by Ramakrishna Reddy 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Dear Modulator, Please publish the below mentioned matter for the benefit of LIS professionals. The Pharmacy College of Acharya Institutes is in need of LIBRARY TRAINEE. Details are given below. *(1) Position*: Library Trainee. *(2) Qualification*: MLIS (Regular with First Class). *(3) Experience*: Not required. *(4) Stipend*: Rs.8,000/- per month. *(5) Duration*: One year. *(6) Date of Joining*: Immediate. *(7) Regularisation*: There are bright chances for absorbing as regular library staff after one year. Interested candidates may contact the Chief Librarian immediately. With Wishes, *Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy* *Chief LibrarianAcharya Institute of TechnologyAcharya InstitutesAcharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan RoadHesaraghatta Main RoadSoldevanahalli, Bangalore - 560 090Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431Mobile: 9739038652Residence: 080-23461829E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in <ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in> krred(a)yahoo.com <krred(a)yahoo.com> drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com <drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com>http://www.acharya.ac.in <http://www.acharya.ac.in>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Yoga day
by khaiser nikam 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

International Yoga day: As the world was twisting and bending and stretching on the International Yoga Day (21th June 2015), the century old University of Mysore, did not lag behind .Under the dynamic leadership of Prof. K. S. Rangappa, & the Director of the physical education Prof. C. Krishna, along with the University instructor Mr. Ravi joined the University Professor, research scholars and the other staff and children performeing different Aasanaas and pranayama. I was also one of them. The feeling was exhilarating and refreshing. I felt an inch taller and healthier. Our VC in his inaugural address said that he would encourage the University to offer certificate and diploma courses in yoga to check diseases like diabetes in a scientific way. The program started on the dot of 7 am at the university indoor gymnasium. Incidentally, our Priminister Modi has turned a world leader today by making 50 million people in 132 countries to participant in performing yoga. In a way he has demonstrated the soft power of India in the Aasanaas for a more healthier and peaceful world. Prof. Khaiser Nikam University of Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request
by Harish Y S 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Hi Our Research scholar need below articles, please send me the same.if availbale. http://papers.sae.org/790501/ http://papers.sae.org/1999-01-3682/ -- Regards Harish Y S Librarian National Institute of Engineering, Manandavadi Road, Mysuru -570 008, Mob - +919886384826 Ph : 0821-4004907 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request
by monisha mishra 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Dear Professionals, Does anyone has access to the fulltext of the following article? If yes, please send me soon as it is being urgently required by one of our research scholar. Article TitleProspect of Organic Cashew Production in IndiaAuthors NameA Bhattacharjya; N Chattopadhyay; J K HoreSorceActa Horticulturae; No 1080, 2015; regards -- *Monisha Mishra* *LibrarianOrissa University of Agriculture & Technology,Bhubaneswar-751003Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Req Article
by library＠mssrf.res.in 22 Jun '15

22 Jun '15

Can any one help me, am looking for this article http://www.cabdirect.org/abstracts/20113057496.html;jsessionid=672780D5DAFB… If so pl send the article by email Thanks Janakiraman a ---DISCLAIMER--- THIS MESSAGE IS MEANT FOR THE ADDRESSEE ONLY AND MAY CONTAIN PRIVILEDGED OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION.IF YOU HAVE RECIVED IT IN ERROR, PLEASE NOTIFY THE SENDER IMMEDIATELY AND DELETE THE ORIGINAL -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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