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Document Request
by Bino jose 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Dear Sir, Please publish the following message in the forthcoming issue of LIS Forum Dear professionals, I will grateful if anyone of you may send me the soft copy of the following document in my e-mail Id 'Questionnaire on Employee Engagement and Organization Culture by Goffee and Jones' (1998). With Warm Regards Dr.Bino Jose Chief Librarian XLRI, Jamshedpur Jharkhand State-831 001 India +91-657-6653261 (O) +91-9801444007 (M) +91-657-2227814 (Fax) bino.jose(a)xlri.ac.in www.xlri.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib
by jharavu 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Dear Dr. Mohan Many thanks for sharing your experience with NewGenLib. Undoubtedly, NewGenLib has moved several steps ahead in making the software not only functionally excellent but also especially suitable for the not unpeculiar Indian needs, the support team has shown exceptional committment to resolving problems faced by many of its users in India and overseas. What is even more remarkable is that NewGnLib has done all this without a modicium of support from any governmental or quasi-governmental agency. In any other country, the team would have got considerable encouragement,and financial and infrastructural support. On the other hand bodies such as Universities think that a small company can be bullied into submission. I know this because when I was closely associated with the software, I had to deal with some of these Mahashayas (librarians included). I am no longer associated with the software today as closely as before, but still do provide them with leads that might help. I am extremely proud of the team and its continued committent. Haravu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries can store Electronic Copy of document held by them in Hard Copy
by Sukhdev Singh 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Dear LIS-Forum Members, During my interaction with Dr. T C James (Director, NIPO and Consultant, http://jamesthanickan.tripod.com ) I have come to know about a landmark amendment in Indian Copyright Act (The COPYRIGHT(AMENDMENI)ACT, 2012, No. 27 OF 2012, An Act further to amend the Copyright Act, 1957. ) According to these amendments, Libraries can now store Electronic Copy of document held by them in Hard Copy. The text of the relevant amendment is as follows: ... (iii) for clause (n), the following clause shall be substituted, namely:- "(n) the storing of a work in any medium by electronic means by a noncommercial public library, for preservation if the library already possesses a non-digital copy of the work;"; (iv) in clause (o), for the words "public library", the words, "non-commercial public library" shall be substituted; ... Regards Sukhdev Singh, TD, BID, NIC HQs. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Mailing List Admin 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 01:35:14 -0700 (PDT) From: surajit sarkar <sarkar_surajit02(a)yahoo.com> Dear friends, Pls help me to locate the article or the Journal to find the following article : Name of the Journal : Indian Librarian (sept. 1962, v.17, no.2, p.107) Title of the article : Libraries in Buddhist monasteris Author : Biswas, A.K. Regards,�Surajit SarkarLibrarian,J. Nagendrapur High School,Raidighi, South 24 Pargana.

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Senior Librarian Mr P K Garde Passes Away
by Mailing List Admin 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:53:31 +0530 From: gipelibrary pune <gipelibrary(a)gmail.com> Message Sent on behalf of Prof S G Mahajan, Pune Dear All I am extremely sorry to inform you the sad demise of Mr P K Garde at the age of 96 at his Pune Residence on 19 Apr 2013. He was born on 24 Aug 1917. He completed his diploma in Librarianship at Madras University in 1941 under the noble guidance of none other than the Father of Library Science, Dr S R Ranganathan. He served as Assistant Librarian in Delhi University from 1945 � 1950 and taught Library Science Course in Delhi University from 1947 � 1950. Later, he served as a Librarian of ECAFE (Unite Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East), Bangkok from 1950 � 1962 and Reference Chief at United Nations Library from 1963 - 1976. He was Joint Secretary of Indian Library Association (ILA) from 1948 � 1950 and a Member of the Indian Standards Committee during 1948 � 1950. He was also an Advisor to �Pune City Local History Project� from 1992 � 2000. Mr Garde delivered second �Sarada Ranganathan Lecture� in 1966 on �The United Nations Family of Libraries� at Bangalore. He authored a Reference Book �Directory of Reference Works published in Asia� that was published by UNESCO in 1957. He was very generous and donated his earnings to many institutions including the �Naralkar Foundation� from Pune. I whole heartedly pay my tributes to this departed soul with respect and grief. May his soul rest in peace. Prof S G Mahajan Retired Professor and Head (and colleagues of Mr P K Garde) Jayakar Library, University of Pune Pune - 411007 Phone: 020 25465206 -- Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in

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Re: [LIS-Forum] NewGenLib needs Promotion by its uses
by Mailing List Admin 26 Apr '13

26 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2013 18:54:23 +0530 From: jharavu <jharavu(a)gmail.com> The NewGenLib (NGL) team is really quite indebted to a pioneer like Prof. Konnur who gave us an opportunity to put our software at Goa University when he was Librarian. I must confess that the software was still in its beta development stage and but for Goa University's benevolence, we could not have put to test and make improvements to NGL. I remember our efforts at other places where we tried to implement it free of charge at considerable expense to us and the difficulties we faced. Having said that I must congratulate Mr. E.M. Siddartha who has been the indefatigable developer of the software. The many days and nights that both of us spent on learning the convoluted structures of MARC-21 and other standards and the unique requirements of Indian libraries is a part of the history of the software. When I traveled abroad, I made a commitment to talk about NGL and this fortunately resulted in our presence in S E Asia and the Middle East. A team for OCLC which came to evaluate NGL some years ago went back with a lot of admiration for NGL, although they found that NGL was not ready at that time for what we today call Cloud computing. Since the last two years, NGL has indeed made quantum leaps in its technology and more importantly its support. Many of NGL's detractors in the early days now speak of it glowingly and this alone I am sure motivates the NGL team. Neither Siddartha nor I believe that we are competing in the commercial sense with other open source library management systems. The very concept of openness means that there should be healthy competition for the benefit of its potential clients. Libraries should be free to choose the software that they think is best suited to them. I would like to add, however, that libraries still do not use clear cut methodologies before deciding what is best suitable for them. Also, librarians should drive vendors and not the other way. Haravu On Tue, Apr 23, 2013 at 8:27 AM, Pandurang Konnur <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com>wrote: > Dear Professional Friends, > I have noticed a detailed discussion of your experiences on using NewGenLib > (NGL) Software: > To share my experiences with you, the NGL took its birth in Goa University > while I was serving there as University Librarian. When Prof.Haravu > contacted me and asked me to give a test bed for NGL at Goa University, I > was verymuch impressed by the approach of a senior professional's humble > initiative. My request to my University authorities was very much > successful and I got the permission as well as the infrastructure support > as per the requirement of NGL Team. I have seen the untiring work of > Prof.Haravu and Mr.Siddart. In spite of their financial crises, they > visited Goa many times at their own cost and developed the software by > taking all our feedback. M/s.Verus Solutions extended free installation > (During that time the corporate edition cost was Rs.5 Lakhs) and five years > free maintenance to Goa University Library. They trained all our staff and > made all of us well versed including at tenders to operate the software. > They also supported us to initiate of establishment of Goa Academic Library > Network. We trained all the College Librarians of Goa with several Training > Programmes. We negotiated for (I believe it was) Rs. 12000/- per Library > including two free training programs for two person from each college. > > Goa University should thank the free service extended to the University and > its affiliated colleges. Unfortunately the software has been changed in Goa > University for no reasons. Fortunately it has shifted to another Open > source Software KOHA (But with a payment of Rs.1.75 Lakhs to a private > company). > > When I shifted myself to Bangalore University, we again took up the work of > conducting Training Programs and promoting the FREE NGL software. Many of > the Librarians were benefitted by these programs and automated their > Libraries. > > As discussed by earlier postings in this forum, if it would have been in > western countries specially USA, such initiatives would have attracted many > funding agencies including Universities. But, in India most of the Funding > Agencies are biased and support only to the researchers working in big > institutions. > > Now, what is needed is to promote this software by all the users by > conducting Training programs across the country. IALA is prepared to > sponsor the programs if any Librarians are interested to organise. Any > Librarian interested to conduct such trainig programs having sufficient IT > infrastructure at their institutions may contact me. We will help you to > organise Training programs in collaboration with your institutions in > different places. > > LET US PROMOTE THIS SOFTWARE AND MAKE IT AS A LIBRARY SOFTWARE OF OUR > COUNTRY > > > -- > *Dr. P. V. Konnur* > Professor & Director, > School of Applied Sciences, > Chairman > Department of Library & Information Science, > *Rani Channamma University,* > Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi � 591 156 > Karnataka State, (India) > Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 > Mobile : 91-9449679737 > E-Mail : pvkonnur(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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Vacancy of Library Traninees in XLRI, Jamshedpur
by Bino jose 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Dear Moderator, Please publish the following matter in the forthcoming issue of LIS Forum XLRI Jamshedpur is looking for fresh Library Science Graduates for its library. The interested candidates may send their latest resume in the following e-mail Id library(a)xlri.ac.in With Warm Regards Dr.Bino Jose Chief Librarian XLRI, Jamshedpur Jharkhand State-831 001 India +91-657-6653261 (O) +91-9801444007 (M) +91-657-2227814 (Fax) www.xlri.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior Librarian Mr P K Garde Passes Away
by gipelibrary pune 25 Apr '13

25 Apr '13

Message Sent on behalf of Prof S G Mahajan, Pune Dear All I am extremely sorry to inform you the sad demise of Mr P K Garde at the age of 96 at his Pune Residence on 19 Apr 2013. He was born on 24 Aug 1917. He completed his diploma in Librarianship at Madras University in 1941 under the noble guidance of none other than the Father of Library Science, Dr S R Ranganathan. He served as Assistant Librarian in Delhi University from 1945 – 1950 and taught Library Science Course in Delhi University from 1947 – 1950. Later, he served as a Librarian of ECAFE (Unite Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East), Bangkok from 1950 – 1962 and Reference Chief at United Nations Library from 1963 - 1976. He was Joint Secretary of Indian Library Association (ILA) from 1948 – 1950 and a Member of the Indian Standards Committee during 1948 – 1950. He was also an Advisor to ‘Pune City Local History Project’ from 1992 – 2000. Mr Garde delivered second ‘Sarada Ranganathan Lecture’ in 1966 on ‘The United Nations Family of Libraries’ at Bangalore. He authored a Reference Book ‘Directory of Reference Works published in Asia’ that was published by UNESCO in 1957. He was very generous and donated his earnings to many institutions including the ‘Naralkar Foundation’ from Pune. I whole heartedly pay my tributes to this departed soul with respect and grief. May his soul rest in peace. Prof S G Mahajan Retired Professor and Head (and colleagues of Mr P K Garde) Jayakar Library, University of Pune Pune - 411007 Phone: 020 25465206 -- Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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I need some infromtion
by pavan gudi 24 Apr '13

24 Apr '13

Hi friends, I need review of Literature of "Information Needs and Gathering Habits of School Children in Digital Environment" in Indian context. Kindly send any information related to this topic. you may also send Information related to 1) Information seeking behavior by school children in digital environment 2) Information searching by school children in digital environment 3) Information need by school children in digital environment 4) Use of digital information by students -- Pavankumar Gudi Librarian, Seshadripuram First Grade College Yelahanka New Town, Bangalore - 560064 www.sfgc.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib needs Promotion by its uses
by Pandurang Konnur 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear Professional Friends, I have noticed a detailed discussion of your experiences on using NewGenLib (NGL) Software: To share my experiences with you, the NGL took its birth in Goa University while I was serving there as University Librarian. When Prof.Haravu contacted me and asked me to give a test bed for NGL at Goa University, I was verymuch impressed by the approach of a senior professional's humble initiative. My request to my University authorities was very much successful and I got the permission as well as the infrastructure support as per the requirement of NGL Team. I have seen the untiring work of Prof.Haravu and Mr.Siddart. In spite of their financial crises, they visited Goa many times at their own cost and developed the software by taking all our feedback. M/s.Verus Solutions extended free installation (During that time the corporate edition cost was Rs.5 Lakhs) and five years free maintenance to Goa University Library. They trained all our staff and made all of us well versed including at tenders to operate the software. They also supported us to initiate of establishment of Goa Academic Library Network. We trained all the College Librarians of Goa with several Training Programmes. We negotiated for (I believe it was) Rs. 12000/- per Library including two free training programs for two person from each college. Goa University should thank the free service extended to the University and its affiliated colleges. Unfortunately the software has been changed in Goa University for no reasons. Fortunately it has shifted to another Open source Software KOHA (But with a payment of Rs.1.75 Lakhs to a private company). When I shifted myself to Bangalore University, we again took up the work of conducting Training Programs and promoting the FREE NGL software. Many of the Librarians were benefitted by these programs and automated their Libraries. As discussed by earlier postings in this forum, if it would have been in western countries specially USA, such initiatives would have attracted many funding agencies including Universities. But, in India most of the Funding Agencies are biased and support only to the researchers working in big institutions. Now, what is needed is to promote this software by all the users by conducting Training programs across the country. IALA is prepared to sponsor the programs if any Librarians are interested to organise. Any Librarian interested to conduct such trainig programs having sufficient IT infrastructure at their institutions may contact me. We will help you to organise Training programs in collaboration with your institutions in different places. LET US PROMOTE THIS SOFTWARE AND MAKE IT AS A LIBRARY SOFTWARE OF OUR COUNTRY -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(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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NewGenlib and KOHA - the Goa University experience
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear professional colleagues I have seen some discussion going on about the use of Open Source Software in libraries, mainly talking about the use of NewGenlib and KOHA. Good discussion was going on. Surprisingly the name of Goa University Library was also found dragged in the discussion. I do not have any negative opinion about NewGenlib. But when I took charge of the library of Goa University, I was having serious problems with the server in which NewGenlib was installed. Every now and then we had to restart the sever which is located in the university's computer centre.  So I requested the agency which installed it for providing assisting in the customization and installation of NewGenlib in a new Server. The agency quoted 8.5 lakhs for the installation and customization of NewGenlib. This was a huge ransom when we consider the quantum of work involved. This approach of the agency has prompted the Goa University Library to go for another solution. The agency was not available for further negotiations too. We have gone to an agency which has quoted the lowest rates for data migration and customization. Now the database is working very well and users are very happy. Both software are equally good. As a professional, I feel that we need not take up the advocacy for some agencies engaged in their business. Do good for the profession. Unceremonious and unwanted bonding with business people will not bring good for the profession. I do not want to say anything more on this. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation cum demo on "Exploring Google Apps" on Monday, 29th Apr 2013 at 6.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the presentation cum demo on "Exploring Google Apps" on Monday, 29th Apr 2013 at 6.00 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2013/mm-130429.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. With regards HR Mohan INVITATION ===================================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council, Madras Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation cum demo on Exploring Google Apps by Mr. Dwarakanath Cheyyur Director - Implementation & Training CloudReign Technologies, Chennai on Monday, 29th Apr 2013 at 6.00 p.m. at CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) Mr. P. Kumar, Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & IEEE PCS Madras Chapter Mr. K.V. Rupchand, Chairman, IEEE TMC, Madras Chapter Programme ========= 6.00 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.30 p.m. : Presentation & Demonstrations 7.45 p.m. : Dinner About the Presentation ================= While are aware of the Google Apps existence for quite some, we are using it selectively, to the extent what we know about the Apps and its tools. This presentation will cover the following: Introduction to Google Apps - What are Google Apps and what are all the tools that are available as part of the offering. GMail is used by almost everyone, but there is more to GApps than just mail. How these tools can be used by non-programmers / lay people who are not too tech savvy. How to use Google Apps & Tools in a collaborative work environment and improve productivity. Demo of all tools in Google Apps -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by surajit sarkar 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear friends, Pls help me to locate the article or the Journal to find the following article : Name of the Journal : Indian Librarian (sept. 1962, v.17, no.2, p.107) Title of the article : Libraries in Buddhist monasteris Author : Biswas, A.K. Regards, Surajit SarkarLibrarian,J. Nagendrapur High School,Raidighi, South 24 Pargana. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Gold Medal presentation ceremony on 29 April 2013 in Thiruvananthapuram
by faisal sl 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Dear All, Kerala Library Association has immense pleasure to invite you to the KLA Gold Medal Award and Prof. C. A. Augustine Holy-Cross Endowment Award presentation function to be organized at the Lecture Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, University Library Building, Thiruvananthapuram at 3.00 pm on 29 April 2013. Shri. G. Karthikeyan, Hon’ble Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly has agreed to inaugurate the function and present the KLA Gold Medals to the First Rank holders of MLISc Degree Courses of the University of Kerala and Calicut University and the BLISc First Rank holders of the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Shri. C.P. Nair, former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala will preside. Cash awards and Mementos instituted by Prof. C. A. Augustine Holy Cross Endowment for Information Science will also be given away by the Chief Guest to those students who scored highest marks in the Paper *“Information and Communication*”, of the MLISc Examination of the University of Kerala. More details at http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ Thank you S.L.Faisal General Secretary, KLA Ph.09447699724 -- 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] World Book Day
by Mailing List Admin 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:11:40 +0530 From: Pandurang Konnur <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, I appreciate Shri.Rajendra Kumar for organising the World Book Day with one or the other organisation and celebrate the event. I wish the function every success. Konnur. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:50:16 +0530 > From: Rajendrakumar Py <pyrajendrakumar(a)gmail.com> > > Department of Public Libraries > > & > > Karnataka State Library Association > > Jointly Organizing > > World Book Day > > Inauguration by > > Prof.V.G.Talawar > > Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore & > > Vice-Chancellor,REWA University,Bangalore. > > * * > > Speaker > > Sri C.Vasantaraju > > Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Socities (Rtd.), Bangalore. > > Date:23rd April 2013 Time:4 pm > > Venue: Granthangana,City Central Library(w.Z),Hampi nagar,Bangalore > > -- > P. Y. Rajendra Kumar > Director (Retd) > Department of Public Libraries > & > President > Karnataka State Library Association > Bangalore. > Cell: +91 99164 57890 > ______________________________**_________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/**mailman/listinfo/lis-forum<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(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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My Experience with NewGenlib
by Bharat Alasandi 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Dear All Professionals, This is My opinion regarding NewGenlib Discussion, I am using the newgenlib software since from last 4 years, No doubt newgenlib team is doing good contribution to library science field. without any expectation, without any profit, its not easy job to maintain one such good software. Personally I know Mr. Siddharth and I met him 2-3 times in Mumbai and in Bangalore. His effort towards developing this software is highly appreciable. Whenever I get stuck, the team members like Suresh and his colleagues are helping me a lot. Thanks to NewGenlib and team Regards. Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Committee for Rationalization of Courses in Library Science (1975)
by Ashis Biswas 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Respected Sir/Madam, *Prof Krishan Kumar and Dr. Jaideep Sharma *mentioned in their book titled*"Library and Information Science Education in India" ( *published by Har Anand Publications in 2009) in page no. 76 about --- *the Committee for Rationalization of Courses in Library Science (1975)* with the following explanation: "*To bring improvements in library education, Ministry of education and Social Welfare, Govt. of India, set up a Committee for rationalization of Courses in Library Science, in July 1975. It gave useful suggestions*". I have particularly mentioned about this Committee because my exhaustive literature search on the Commission and Committees for LIS education in India hasn't got any reference about that Committee which I came to know from the book of Prof. Kumar and Dr. Sharma. *Would you kindly give me any information whether the Committee submitted any report to the concerned authority and whether the Authority published that report????* I searched the university libraries in West Bengal, National Library, Kolkata, Libraries under DELNET, Parliamentary Library, New Delhi in vain. Regards, Ashis Biswas Librarian, Victoria Institution (College) Kolkata 700 009 -- trdyt -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Newsletter Released
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

Dear Professional Friends, I am happy to inform that the first e-newsletter of the University Library, Central University of Kerala was released by the renowned Malayalam Poet Prof. Sugathakumari on 19th April 2013. Padmasree Sugathakumari is a member of the Court of Central University of Kerala. The Newsletter can be downloaded from: http://www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com/resources/Newsletter.pdf Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Newgenlib
by M. Ram 20 Apr '13

20 Apr '13

Dear members I am also sharing my experience regarding newgenlib software. 1. The software is very good and functional. 2. The support of Newgenlib Team is highly appreciated. 3. We have successfully implemented the software in our university. 4. I am very thankful for all the efforts made by Dr L.J. Haravu, Dr Sidhartha and all the team of newgenlib. Dr.Mange Ram Deputy Librarian & Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: mram72ster(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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Admissions Open for TISS-PGDLIM
by Anand Dodamani 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

Dear Professional friends, Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai invites applications for admission to its one year unique e-learning programme, PGDLIM (Post Graduate Diploma in Library and Information Management). The last date for application is July 10, 2013. The course will commence from October 18, 2013. For more information please visit : www.tiss.edu ( Admission>Short Term Programmes>PGDLIM) With best wishes, *Anand Dodamani Asst. Librarian Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar Mumbai- 400 081* *Phone: 022-2552 5274* *Website: www.tiss.edu* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Book Day
by Mailing List Admin 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:50:16 +0530 From: Rajendrakumar Py <pyrajendrakumar(a)gmail.com> Department of Public Libraries & Karnataka State Library Association Jointly Organizing World Book Day Inauguration by Prof.V.G.Talawar Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore & Vice-Chancellor,REWA University,Bangalore. * * Speaker Sri C.Vasantaraju Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Socities (Rtd.), Bangalore. Date:23rd April 2013 Time:4 pm Venue: Granthangana,City Central Library(w.Z),Hampi nagar,Bangalore -- P. Y. Rajendra Kumar Director (Retd) Department of Public Libraries & President Karnataka State Library Association Bangalore. Cell: +91 99164 57890

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DELNET One-Day Workshop
by Anand Kenchakkanavar 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

*INVITATION* *Sub: DELNET One-Day Workshop in our college* Dear Sir/Madam: It Gives us pleasure to inform you that DELNET networks more than 4500 Libraries in 32 states and UTs in India and seven other countries. I t provides access to more than 15 million bibliographic records of Books, Journals, Journal articles etc. in addition to several full text databases as on date. It offers free library management software to member-libraries. Also, it provides inter Library Loan and Document Delivery Services to member institutions. The DELNET Consortium is also available. DELNET will be conducting following One-Day Workshop on “*DELNET: Resources, Services and & koha : An Open Source Integrated Library Management Software* “ in collaboration with K.L.E.Dr.Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology. Here are the some of the details of the Programme: “*DELNET: Resources, Services & koha : An Open Source Integrated Library Management Software”* Date : 4th May 2013 at 10.00AM Venue : Silver Jubilee Auditorium, K.L.E. Dr. Sheshgiri College of Engineering and Technology, Udyambag, Belgaum. Karnataka We are looking forward for your active participation to make this event a grand success. *Library & Information Center* -- *Anand Y Kenchakkanavar* *Librarian,* *USM - KLE International Medical Programme,* *Neharu Nagar* *Belgaum* - *590 010* *KARNATAKA* *E-mail:* *anand.3661(a)gmail.com* <anand.3661(a)gmail.com> *website: http://kenchakkanavar.webnode.com* *cell phone: 96115 79601 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Information Management Course-Osmania University-LIS Professionals for better jobs.
by Mailing List Admin 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 01:51:53 +0800 (SGT) From: jumpala vardhan <jvk_dn(a)yahoo.com> Dear Library Science Professionals The Department of Library and Information Science of Osmania Universtiy offersPGDDIM (Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Information Management) one year Programme� (2013-14) which is very much useful for Professional and fresh graduates in the field of Library and Information Science in the Digital Era, to find better prospects and seek better positions/jobs. Faculty Members and senior LIS Professionals are requested to inform the same for the benefit of� LIS students. � Eligibility : ��A pass in MLISc� �(or) BLISc� (or) an equivalent course Mode of Admission: Osmania University: Digital Information Management Entrance Test �� Subject Code (81) Last Date for Submitting Application is: 03.05.2013 by 4 pm For Details Pl. See Web Site: http://www.osmania.ac.in/oucet2013/4.%20Information%20Brochure.pdf "Each day presents a new opportunity to do something great" � With regards, Professor V.Vishwa Mohan, Head & Chairman BoS, & coordinatorPGDDIM, Dept.of Library and Information Science Osmania University, Hyderabad. � Further Details Contact: J.Vivekavardhan, Asst.Professor, PGDDIM Programme, Dept of Lib&Inf.Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad. e-mail : jvk_dn(a)yahoo.com mobile: 09441300395

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Prof. Talwar's appointment as VC of Reva University
by Binod Yadav 19 Apr '13

19 Apr '13

I heartly congratulate Prof. V. G. Talwar for his second tenure as VC. I hearty wish him and pray for his success. I am pleased to share that I was graduated from Mysore University and fortunate to have his student during PG. -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open source is taking over the software world, survey says | PCWorld
by jharavu 18 Apr '13

18 Apr '13

http://www.pcworld.com/article/2035651/open-source-is-taking-over-the-softw… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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