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National Workshop on Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries
by Vijayakumar K P 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Please post the details of the Workshop in the LIS Forum. Vijayakumar K P Head, DLIS, University of Kerala Trivandrum *National Workshop on* *Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries* *20** - 22 March 2014* *Organized by* *Department of Library and Information Science **University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034* *Kerala, India* *Introduction* A tremendous shift is taking place in libraries towards purchasing information resources, with a major portion of the budget being allocated to the acquisition of e-resources. As libraries build ever-larger collections of electronic resources, finding ways to manage them efficiently becomes a major challenge. The number of electronic journals, citation databases, and full-text aggregations held by most libraries has grown rapidly. Managing these electronic resources involves providing the library's user with convenient ways to find and access them and providing library staff with the tools to keep track of them. Libraries subscribe to electronic content in a number of different ways. Some publishers offer packages that include many electronic journals, some products may include electronic journals from many different publishers, and libraries acquire some electronic journals individually. Abstracting-and-indexing (A&I) products include citations to articles in journals from many different publishers. And since not everything is in electronic form, print resources cannot be neglected. There are two fundamental aspects to managing electronic resources: 1. The front-end details of delivering the content to library users, and 2. Managing the business details of back-end staff functions related to acquisition, payment, and licensing. But the situation in India is such that many of the library professionals including library mangers are incapable of handling the issue due to their unfamiliarity with the situation. The result is that many of them have to learn the techniques of management of e-resources by trial and error method. It is in this context that the Department of Library and Information Science is organizing a National Workshop on *Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries. * *Objectives of the Workshop* The specific objectives of the Workshop are: - . To make an overview of the diversity of e-resources - . To make the LIS professionals aware of the specific problems involved in the management of e-resources - . To familiarize them with the latest developments in the field, and - . To offer solutions to tackle the central issues with the concepts of the access and management of electronic resources. *Target group* The Workshop is primarily intended for the middle level and senior level library and information professionals of colleges, universities and full time teaching faculty of Library and Information Science schools covering the entire country. The number of participants is restricted to 40. *Resource persons* Resource persons include academicians and seasoned LIS professionals having extensive experience in the field. *Venue and Date * The venue of the Workshop is Department of Library and Information Science. The programme is scheduled during 20 - 22 March 2014. *Registration* The Registration fee is Rs. 250.00. The fee can be paid by demand draft drawn in favour of the Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034. Admission is based on first come first served basis. However, efforts will be made to give representation to maximum number of institutions. *Travel and accommodation* We are in a position to give only to and fro second class train fare to the participants. But they have to make their own arrangements for travel and accommodation. However, the organizers can help in arranging accommodation for participants on payment. The organizers will provide course materials, lunch and light refreshments as part of the Workshop. *Application* Applications can be sent in the prescribed format on or before *12 March 2014 *to: *Dr. Vijayakumar, K. P.* *Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science* * University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034* *Email: **kpvijayakumar2(a)gmail.com* <kpvijayakumar2(a)gmail.com> Phone: 0471 2308034 *Format of the Application Form* *National Workshop on* *Management of E-resources in Academic Libraries* *20 - 22 march 2014* Name : Designation : Official Address : E-mail : Phone Office : Residence : Mobile : Professional experience : (in years) Nature of Nature of work in : the Library/Specialization Date: Signature -- 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] LibCampBangalore5- Unconference
by Mankad, Manish 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

______________________________________________________________________________ Subject: LibCampBangalore5 Come Join Un-conference to share & learn in an open environment @ Unilever R&D, Bangalore on March 15th ________________________________________________________________________________ Dear LIS Professionals, Bangalore-based Corporate Information Professionals are organizing a LibCampBangalore5 - The 5th Un-conference at Bangalore on March 15th, 2014. All the corporate information professionals are cordially invited to join the event to share, discuss and learn from participants' experience on 'unique initiatives launched by corporate information centers'. Information professionals from GE, Unilever, TCE, Advinus etc., have already signed up for the event. More about the event: Un-conference theme: "Unique initiatives (services, product, tools, etc.) launched by corporate information centers" Venue & Host: Unilever R&D, 64 Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066 India Date & Duration: Saturday, March 15th 2014; 9.30am to 1.30pm followed by Lunch Take-away: Experience the Un-conference and get to share & learn various unique initiatives of corporates along with some networking opportunities Interested to participate? Please Register at Un-conference website<http://libcampbangalore.pbworks.com/w/page/74946209/LibCampBangalore5> .. The Organizing team is looking forward to meeting you at the 5th Un-conference. Organizing Team: Manish Mankad, Unilever Nandeesha M, SAP Madhuresh Singhal, Advinus Divya MN, TCE Anand Byrappa, GE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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InTech - Open Access Publisher
by Mukesh - Monitor 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear All InTech is a pioneer and world's largest multidisciplinary open access publisher of books covering the fields of Science, Technology and Medicine. Since 2004, InTech has published 2355 books and 6 journals with the aim of providing free online access to high-quality research and helping leading academics to make their work visible and accessible to diverse new audiences around the world. Read InTech Books and Journals Free anywhere in the World . http://www.intechopen.com/ Thanks and regards Mukesh Anand Director - Marketing - - *Monitor Information Services* ~Booksellers to the Nation~ Hyderabad - 500 029 Website : http://monitorlinks.typepad.com/ Facebook : *http://facebook.com/BooksMonitor <http://facebook.com/BooksMonitor>* Twitter : *http://twitter.com/#!/BooksMonitor*<http://twitter.com/#!/BooksMonitor> -- 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] Librarian & Asst Librarian Vacancy at VTU, Belagaum, Notification Page not found.
by Ishwar Goudar 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear Mr. Manjunath, Thanks for useful information for LIS professionals. Unfortunately the web page concerned Notification is not found, while the page with application form is opening. All other similar Notification pages of VTU are accessible. It would be nice if somebody gives the details of this advertisement in News papers. --------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Ex. Visiting Professor and Library Adviser Mysore University Library University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE - 570 006 Ex Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com On Tue, Mar 4, 2014 at 6:08 AM, Manju. <mmanju92(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Applications are invited in 5 (Five) sets in the prescribed format from > the eligible Indian citizen for the various Teaching Posts in VTU's > Constituent Colleges at Huvinahadagali, Karwar and Raichur . The eligible > Indian Nationals / Origins who are residing abroad may also apply. Detailed > information along with Application format, are available in the University > Website www.vtu.ac.in > > Detailed Notification > *http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Notificaiton-HKR.pdf > <http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Notificaiton-HKR.pdf>* > > Application Form > *http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Appl-form-for-Teaching-Post-HKR-1435.pdf > <http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Appl-form-for-Teaching-Post-HKR…>* > > -- > **"Live as if you were to die tomorrow,** > **Learn as if you were to live Forever."** > > > With Regards > Manjunatha.K.S. > Asst. Librarian > AIMS, Bangalore. > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Appointing Professor/Scientist incharge in the Libraries-reg:-
by librarianhc＠gitam.edu 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear Anil, I Fully agree with your argument, the practice is in vogue when the qualified librarians are not available, now the situation is changed, Well qualified librarians are available and there is no need to keep some body should be as in charge. One thing Mr.Anil one should have capability of handle the issues independently with out depending any body, if this is not there some body will come and sit as in charges With regards Dr.K.Satyanarayana Librarian Knowledge Resource Centre GITAM University, Hyderabad Campus Rudrarum(V) Patancheru( M)Medak-502329 08455-221278 Ksn.gitam(a)gmail.com, librarianhc(a)gitam.edu 09948844503 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-resource management with Koha
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear all, Now a days many big libraries are purchasing e-books in their library collections but few neither integrate it with their Library management software nor provide appropriate methods to access the same. Therefore my suggestion is such libraries may use Koha LMS which is wonderful software for automation purpose and making catalogue of such reading materials. Since, vendors/Publishers already provide the Marc/Excel record of purchased e-books so it could be directly imported into the Koha without much effort and investment. My live DVD http://sourceforge.net/projects/vkmkoha/files/ of Koha can be used for installation and i feel that it could be done by library staffs only. if you wish to do the above please feel free to contact and I ensure you to assist from remote place to make the job easy. You may also attend our workshop for the above and to learn Koha LMS: http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/images/bpcl/workshop/ Thanking You. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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An excellent intro to OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Friends: Please share this introduction to open access which was recently sent by Prof. Peter Suber. <http://www.slideshare.net/jelena121/open-access-talk> Best. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for an article
by Mohanlal E.K 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Sir/Madam Have a nice day We need the following article for one of our PhD scholar. If it is available pl. send a copy to *lallu2007(a)gmail.com <lallu2007(a)gmail.com>* *Comparison of polymerase chain reaction with virus isolation and haemagglutination assays for the detection of canine parvoviruses in faecal specimens* Mochizuki, M.; San Gabriel, M. C.; Nakatani, H.; Yoshida, M.; Harasawa, R., Research In Veterinary Science. 55(1): 60-63 1993 Thanking you -- *Mohanalal E.K.*Assistant Librarian College of Veterinary and Animal Science Kerala Veterinary & Animal Science Uty. Mannuthy Post, Thrissur Dist. -680 651 Kerala , INDIA *e-mail: lallu2007(a)gmail.com <lallu2007(a)gmail.com>,Ph: +919495464972, 0487 2372148* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian & Asst Librarian Vacancy at VTU, Belagaum, Karnataka
by Manju. 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Applications are invited in 5 (Five) sets in the prescribed format from the eligible Indian citizen for the various Teaching Posts in VTU's Constituent Colleges at Huvinahadagali, Karwar and Raichur . The eligible Indian Nationals / Origins who are residing abroad may also apply. Detailed information along with Application format, are available in the University Website www.vtu.ac.in Detailed Notification *http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Notificaiton-HKR.pdf <http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Notificaiton-HKR.pdf>* Application Form *http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Appl-form-for-Teaching-Post-HKR-1435.pdf <http://vtu.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/Appl-form-for-Teaching-Post-HKR…>* -- **"Live as if you were to die tomorrow,** **Learn as if you were to live Forever."** With Regards Manjunatha.K.S. Asst. Librarian AIMS, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Is there any need of non-professional in-charge in Libraries?
by Anil Singh 04 Mar '14

04 Mar '14

Dear Friends, In few past years trend has been rising to appoint non-professional head/in-charge of libraries in-spite of having Group 'A' library professionals in the organization. Like Prof-in-charge, scientists-in-charge, officer-in-charge etc and this practice can be seen in universities, autonomous bodies, scientific & research organization or in any other institutions of national importance. It has been seen that if the library is managed by Assistant Librarian (in the pay scale of PB3: 15600-39100 + AGP 6000) or by Deputy Librarian (in the pay scale of PB3: 15600-39100 + AGP 8000 or Rs.37,400 - 67,000 + AGP 9000) than there will be Prof-in-charge or Officer-in-charge who is non-professional to supervise these professional staff which is ridiculous. Even now in some institutions, Prof-in-charge has been appointed in-spite of having Librarian of PB4: 37,400 - 67,000 + AGP 10,000. Let us have a look on the pay scales of civil administrative staff. SDM (Sub-Divisional Magistrate) who is in the pay scale of PB3: 15600-39100 + GP 5400 is overall in-charge of whole Tehsil, whereas District Collector or DM whose pay scales are generally in between PB3: 15600-39100 + GP6600, GP 7600 or PB4: 37,400 - 67,000 + GP8700 (based on the length of service) is administrative head of whole district. Joint Secretaries in the Union Ministries are in the pay scale of 37,400 - 67,000 + GP10000 who plays an important role in policy making. If these officers can work independently, than why not library professional which are getting more pay scales than these administrative staff? Such type of practice demoralises the library professionals and gives the message in society that library professional are inefficient in managing the library independently. It also underestimates the importance of Librarians. Besides having a library committee and its Chairman to supervise and guidance, is there any relevance of non-professional in-charge in Libraries? Feedback and comments are welcome. -- with regards, Anil Singh Assistant Director (LS) Competition Commission of India (CCI) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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