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UGC NET Exam Advertisement Declared (December 30, 2012)
by Veeru 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Dear all, The University Grants Commission announces holding of the National Eligibility Test (NET) on 30th December 2012 (SUNDAY) Important dates : i) Last date for Applying On-Line 16 -11-2012 ii) Last date for receiving the printout of online Application Form (one copy) and Attendance Slip (one copy) at the respective Coordinating University opted by the candidate (with fee receipt & category certificate(s) ) 22/11/2012 Fore more details please visit: *http://ugcnetonline.in/notification.php* -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(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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Announcement of the SATKAL Awards for 2012, and PLA Award for 2011 and 2012
by Jagtar Singh 01 Nov '12

01 Nov '12

Dear Professional Colleagues and Friends, We are pleased to announce the following awards respectively by the Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) and the Punjab Library Association (Regd.) (PLA). These awards will be conferred on the award recipients on 06 November 2012 at the Inaugural Function of the ‘One Day Seminar on Reading in the Internet Era’ and the SATKAL Annual Function 2012 being held at Punjabi University Patiala (Punjab). *SATKAL Awards:* SATKAL National Librarian Award 2012- Dr. B.S. Kadmani, Scientific Officer “G”, BARC, Mumbai; SATKAL Women Librarian Award 2012 - Dr. R. Samyuktha, Librarian, Pondicherry University, Puducherry; SATKAL Young Librarian Award 2012 - Dr Sanjay Kataria, Librarian, Banasthali University, Rajasthan; SATKAL School Librarian Award 2012 - Mrs. Madhu, Librarian, Miri Piri Academy, Amritsar *PLA Award:* PLA-Prof. MP Satija Award for Professional Excellence 2011 - Prof. A.S. Chandel, NEHU, Shillong. PLA-Prof. MP Satija Award for Professional Excellence 2012 - Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev, Chicago, USA. Hearty congratulations to the award recipients. Jagtar Singh Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, SATKAL, President, PLA, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) & Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebration/Felcitation on 18.10.12 at Anna University]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

From: "Arunachalam Hariharan" <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tue, October 30, 2012 12:53 pm Dear Members and Professional Colleagues, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing the following Special Programmes/events/function,Â jointly with Central Library, Anna University, Chennai: National Library Week Celebrations Get-together of LIS Professionals Special Lecture cum Discussion HonoringÂ Ph.D Awardees HonoringÂ NET/SLET holders Honoring Retired Professionals Reorganization SALIS Chennai Chapter Date: 18th Nov 2012 Time: 10 A.M Venue: Seminar Hall, Central Library, Anna University,Chennai Hence, those who have awarded Ph.D andÂ cleared NET/SET exams recently and also professionals retired recentlyÂ are requested to send their namesÂ and other details to the following email ids: For Ph.D awardess Name, mobile, email id, Designation, topic, awarded year, University, Guide/Supervisor Name) For NET/SET holders: Name, mobile, email id, Designation, NET/SET, Year of completion, Registration No For Retired Professionals Name, mobile, email id, Designation, institution (where retired, brief bio-data with achievements) Please note that the mementoes for the Phd Awardees/Net/SET holders/Retired professionals will be given only in person. Therefore, those who are able attend the function only requested to give their names and other details on or before 5th November 2012, as given above to: 1. rmksivaji(a)yahoo.com 9444090372 2. pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com 9940614272 3 . manimlis(a)yahoo.com 9942020895 Please note that NO TA/DA will be given to receive the mementoes or attend the function. Professionals who wish to attend the function also requested to enroll their names on or before 5ht Nov 2012. This will help us to plan for making further arrangements. Prgramme: 10. 00 A.M â Welcome AddressÂ - Dr. S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS 10.05. Special Address by Dr. G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 10.10 National Library Week Celebrations Special Address by Senior Professionals/Guests Lecture Discussion 11.30 Tea break 11.45 Felicitation to Ph.D Awardees/NET/SET Holder/Retired Professionals 01.25 Vote of Thanks â Mr. S.Swaminathan, General Secretary, SALIS 01.30 Working Lunch 02.15 Reorganization of SALIS Chennai Chapter 02.30 -03.55 Discussions 04.00 P.M Vote Thanks, Dr. P.Panneerselvam, Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter All are requested to participate in the function For Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Dr. S.Surianarayanan President Dr.G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Mr.S.Swaminathan General Secretary Mr. GG Sivakumar Chairman, Chennai Chapter Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Secretary, Chennai Chapter Â ---------------------------------------------------------- SALIS: To Reach the Unreached ----------------------------------------------------------

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Librarian: Man of the Millennium-US Award
by Ishwar Goudar 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, Herewith I have forwarded a mail with the details of an extraordinary personality, who worked as* Librarian,* donated entire earnings of 30 years service including retirement benefits in lacs and US award (Man of the Millennium) money of Rs. 30 crores for the needy. Most appreciable fact is that he worked in hotel for his livelihood without touching his salary. Mr. Rajanikanth, the popular cine idol adopted him as his father. Let us be proud of him that he served as Librarian. I don't know if this posting was already done through Lis-forum. Even then it is worthwhile item to be repeated. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser University of Mysore ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: ramesha M H <ramesha.mh(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 6:32 PM Subject: (KSWF-NIRATANKA) Man of the Millennium..... To: niratanka_socialwork <niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com> DO YOU KNOW Mr. Kalyana sundaram ? *Man of the Millennium.....* *Good Morning dear all* [image: Description: http://www.tamilvanan.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/01/palam-kalyanas…]<https://creator.zoho.com/teameverest/chennai-everest-visits/#Form:Everest_6> *Mr.Kalayanasundaram worked as a Librarian for 30 years. Every month in his 30 year experience(service), he donated his entire salary to help the needy. He worked as a server in a hotel to meet his needs. He donated even his pension amount of about ten lakh rupees to the needy.* * * *He is the first person in the world to spend the entire earnings for a social cause. In recognition to his service, the American government honoured him with the ‘Man of the Millennium’ award. He received a sum of Rs 30 crores as part of this award which he distributed entirely for the needy as usual.* * * *Moved by his passion to help others, Super Star Rajinikanth adopted him as his father. He still stays as a bachelor and dedicated his entire life for serving the society. You can read more about him here<http://www.hindu.com/lf/2004/08/22/stories/2004082209260200.htm> .* *See the attachment also.* * * *All our Politicians, Film stars, Business magnets, cricketers Press and we all Indians should be PROUD and also should be ashamed of ourselves. American Government has honored him but we Indians even don't know that such a personality exist amongst us.* * * *Atleast have the courtesy to pass this on and on till the whole world comes to know about this Great Good **Samaritan.* * * *Hat's off Kalayanasundaram.. We Indians are extremely proud of you and proudly say "THIS HAPPENS ONLY IN INDIA"* *"Life without God is like an unsharpened pencil - it has no point."* * * [image: Fun & Info @ Keralites.net] -- Regards *MH Ramesha MSW, PGDELT* NIRATANKA *Editor, Samaja Karyada Hejjegalu,* *PH 9980066890* * https://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1343514822 http://twitter.com/rameshaniratank http://socialwork-samajkaryadahejjegalu.blogspot.in/ http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?locale=en_US&goback=%2Enmp_*1_*1_*1_*1… http://socialworkniratanka.wordpress.com/ Website www.niratanka.org * * * -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups " Professional Socialworkers' Forum" group. To post to this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork(a)googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to niratanka_socialwork+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/niratanka_socialwork?hl=en. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Respiratory Medicine 2011 Jan
by LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

We required following articles for readers. "PERIODONTAL HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WITH CHRONIC OBSTRACTIVE PULMONARY DISEASE" Respiratory Medicine, Jan 2011, 105 (1)-67-73. Kindly do cooperation. -- Thanking You DIRECTOR, LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE SUMANDEEP VIDYAPEETH PIPARIYA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for the International Journal
by Lata Suresh 31 Oct '12

31 Oct '12

*International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices* This Bi-annual Journal provides a forum for advancing the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the creation, capture, transfer and use of information and knowledge management in the organizations. *Brief introduction* The International Journal of Knowledge Management and Practices, bring together academicians, researchers, information scientists to focus on understanding the modern development in the field of Library and Information Science and establishing new collaboration in this area. This journal is going to be helpful for students, researchers, teachers as well as the librarians who are communicating knowledge requirements to service providers, planning and managing the delivery of knowledge, communicating the availability of knowledge to the end-user community, monitoring the use of the knowledge assets and delivering the value of the knowledge to the end-user community. *Objective* The primary objective of the International Journal of Knowledge Management & Practices (IJKMP) is to provide a forum for advancing the organizational, technical, human, and cognitive issues associated with the creation, capture, transfer and use of information and knowledge management in the organizations. This Journal will share knowledge among researchers and practitioners with respect to the development, implementation and maintenance of effective knowledge management systems in the libraries and information centres. This journal publishes high quality empirical and theoretical research covering all aspects of knowledge management and information systems. In addition to full-length research manuscripts, the journal publishes insightful research and practice notes as well as case studies from all areas of knowledge management. *Focus and Scope* IJKM aims to -publish latest and quality research articles in the multidisciplinary area of knowledge management and Information Technology, -to disseminate latest developments, research activities, important work done in the field of Library and Information Science and Technology -to exchange knowledge, experience, issues and solutions among professionals and other interested groups -to foster a platform for leading research in the emerging new landscape of library practices, which requires the integration of knowledge and learning. Possible topics include (but are not limited to): Knowledge management and learning strategies Knowledge management and research Knowledge construction in e-learning Knowledge modeling and visualization Knowledge-based learning systems Learning and knowledge portals Web-based learning and teaching Strategies for e-learning development E-learning in the workplace Electronic performance support systems for libraries Web-based learning and knowledge communities IT security and privacy issues in Libraries Workflow management in Libraries Medical informatics E-healthcare and Information Centres *Interested in submitting to this journal?* We recommend that you review the journal's section policies, as well as the Author Guidelines. Authors need to register with the journal prior to submitting or, if already registered, can simply log in and begin the five-step submission process. Portal is exclusively meant for submission of manuscript. In case of any general query/clarification/technical issue, please write to us at Email ID: info(a)publishingindia.com or call us at 09899775880 *Chief Editor* Lata Suresh, Librarian, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, IMT Manesar, Haryana; Ph: 9911126706 -- Best wishes and regards... LATA SURESH Librarian Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 -- *Best wishes and regards... ?* LATA SURESH Librarian Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in-Interview for PG Trainee - Library Science on 9.11.2012 at CSIR-SERC
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Walk-in-Interview for PG Trainee - Library Science on 9.11.2012 at CSIR-SERC Place: Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre No. Of post: 1 Qualification: M.L.I.Sc First Class Stipend: Rs.10,000/month Period: 1 year For more details, please visit http://www.serc.res.in CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai is one of the premier national laboratoriesÂ under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC is a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering at the national and international levels. CSIR-SERC has excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. CSIR-SERC services are being extensively used by the Central/State Governments and public/private sector undertakings. Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-SERC Nestled amidst the greenery in the campus, is the Knowledge Resource Division (KRD) set up on modern lines. Providing invaluable support to researchers, its collection has grown to cover all aspects of structural engineering and its related sciences. KRD, CSIR-SERC is fully automated using modern technologies such as barcode, RFID, and provides several web-based services such as OPAC, auto alert, content alert, institutional repository etc. KRD, CSIR-SERC has recently upgraded its storage and security capacities by installing storage mobile compactors and surveillance system. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan Head Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Off: 044-22549131 Cell: 9841601903 E-mail: hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for Book "Modern Concept of Library Services"
by M. Ram 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

* Call for Papers for Book "Modern Concept of Library Services" The book will cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The book welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish: • Original articles in basic and applied research • Case studies • Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays Our objective is to inform authors of the decision on their manuscript(s) within four weeks of submission. A brief instruction for authors and other details are given below: Format: Font: times new roman, Size: 12 and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economics (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian year book 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf *The article/paper may be send to the e-mail: ram1998(a)yahoo.com only upto 15th November 2012.* Dr M Ram Dr R C Editors of Book -- 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 article
by Ravi Hullur 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Dear All LIS Professionals Our faculty need below articles. Kindly help me in this regard 1) Am J Perinatol. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11733857> 2001 Dec;18(8):427-32.Outcome of twin pregnancies with extreme weight discordancy. Cohen SB<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Cohen%20SB%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…>, Elizur SE<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Elizur%20SE%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…>, Goldenberg M<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Goldenberg%20M%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=…>, Beiner M<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Beiner%20M%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…>, Novikov I<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Novikov%20I%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…>, Mashiach S<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Mashiach%20S%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tr…>, Schiff E<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Schiff%20E%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true…> . https://www.thieme-connect.com/DOI/DOI?10.1055/s-2001-18789 2) Journal of Perinatal Medicine. Volume 31, Issue 4, Pages 330–336, Neonatal outcome of growth discordant twin gestations Nassar, A. H. / Usta, I. M. / Khalil, A. M. / Aswad, N. A. / Seoud, M. A.-F. 3) Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology<http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/apl/cjog>, Volume 26, Number 4, May 2006 Birth weight discordance in multiple gestations: Occurrence and outcomes http://informahealthcare.com/doi/abs/10.1080/01443610600594724 4) Volume 77, Issue 1, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/aog.1998.77.issue-1/issuetoc>pages 28–31, January 1998 The significance of birth weight difference in discordant twins: a level to standardize? http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1034/j.1600-0412.1998.770106.x/abstra… 5) Zhonghua Fu Chan Ke Za Zhi. 2005 Jul ;40 (7):449-52<http://lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid/journal/Zhonghua%20Fu%20Chan%20Ke%20Za%20Zhi>16080869 Cit:1 <http://lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid:16080869/pmid/cit> [Perinatal outcome of discordant twin pregnancies]. <http://lib.bioinfo.pl/pmid:16080869> -- ** Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian Incharge to Dr.S.G.Desai Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum E-Mail ID rvhullur(a)gmail.com Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library Week Celebration/Felcitation on 18.10.12 at Anna University
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Dear Members and Professional Colleagues, Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) is organizing the following Special Programmes/events/function, jointly with Central Library, Anna University, Chennai: National Library Week Celebrations Get-together of LIS Professionals Special Lecture cum Discussion Honoring Ph.D Awardees Honoring NET/SLET holders Honoring Retired Professionals Reorganization SALIS Chennai Chapter Date: 18th Nov 2012 Time: 10 A.M Venue: Seminar Hall, Central Library, Anna University,Chennai Hence, those who have awarded Ph.D and cleared NET/SET exams recently and also professionals retired recently are requested to send their names and other details to the following email ids: For Ph.D awardess Name, mobile, email id, Designation, topic, awarded year, University, Guide/Supervisor Name) For NET/SET holders: Name, mobile, email id, Designation, NET/SET, Year of completion, Registration No For Retired Professionals Name, mobile, email id, Designation, institution (where retired, brief bio-data with achievements) Please note that the mementoes for the Phd Awardees/Net/SET holders/Retired professionals will be given only in person. Therefore, those who are able attend the function only requested to give their names and other details on or before 5th November 2012, as given above to: 1. rmksivaji(a)yahoo.com 9444090372 2. pspanneerselvam(a)gmail.com 9940614272 3 . manimlis(a)yahoo.com 9942020895 Please note that NO TA/DA will be given to receive the mementoes or attend the function. Professionals who wish to attend the function also requested to enroll their names on or before 5ht Nov 2012. This will help us to plan for making further arrangements. Prgramme: 10. 00 A.M – Welcome Address - Dr. S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS 10.05. Special Address by Dr. G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai 10.10 National Library Week Celebrations Special Address by Senior Professionals/Guests Lecture Discussion 11.30 Tea break 11.45 Felicitation to Ph.D Awardees/NET/SET Holder/Retired Professionals 01.25 Vote of Thanks – Mr. S.Swaminathan, General Secretary, SALIS 01.30 Working Lunch 02.15 Reorganization of SALIS Chennai Chapter 02.30 -03.55 Discussions 04.00 P.M Vote Thanks, Dr. P.Panneerselvam, Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter All are requested to participate in the function For Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Dr. S.Surianarayanan President Dr.G.Krishnamurthy, Librarian, Anna University, Chennai Mr.S.Swaminathan General Secretary Mr. GG Sivakumar Chairman, Chennai Chapter Dr. P. Panneerselvam, Secretary, Chennai Chapter ---------------------------------------------------------- SALIS: To Reach the Unreached ---------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ROUTE 2013-Nat Conf- Last date extended to 30-11-12 for submission of abstract
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Dear Professional Colleagues, We have received mails from many institutions/ professionals requesting to extend the last date for submission of abstract for the National Conference ROUTE 2013. Therefore, the last date for submission of abstract has been extended to 30th November 2012. Organizing Secretary ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NATIONAL CONFERENCE on Reaching Out to Users through Technology (ROUTE - 2013) Enhancing Innovative Library Services in Open Environment Date: 13 - 15 MARCH 2013 Organized by CSIR Structural Engineering Research Centre Chennai 600 113 CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai is one of the premier national laboratoriesÂ under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC is a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering at the national and international levels. CSIR-SERC has excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. CSIR-SERCâ€™s services are being extensively used by the Central/State Governments and public/private sector undertakings. CSIR-SERC has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 quality institution. Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-SERC Nestled amidst the greenery in the campus, is the Knowledge Resource Division (KRD) set up on modern lines. Providing invaluable support to researchers, its collection has grown to cover all aspects of structural engineering and its related sciences. KRD, CSIR-SERC is fully automated using modern technologies such as barcode, RFID, and provides several web-based services such as OPAC, auto alert, content alert, institutional repository etc. KRD, CSIR-SERC has recently upgraded its storage and security capacities by installing storage mobile compactors and surveillance system. About the Conference Reaching Out to Users through Technology (ROUTE-2013) - Enhancing Innovative Library Services in Open Environment aims to promote the understanding and use of information and communication technologies in libraries and institutions promoting library services to ensure equitable access to information and learning opportunities to every citizen. Digital libraries and deep web offer a vast spectrum of information. Large scale and access-free digital libraries, as well as social networks and tools constitute challenges in terms of accessibility, trust, privacy, and user satisfaction. The current questions concern the trade-off, where our actions must focus, and how to increase the accessibility. ROUTE-2013 looks to the future as our presenters embrace technological change in their workplaces and institutions, seeking ways to mobilize service delivery and granting service providers the skills and power to stay ahead of a connected and socialized client base. ROUTE-2013 aims to provide a mix of sessions highlighting technologies affecting user interaction and creation of new and better ways to manage library resources. At ROUTE-2013, information professionals have the valuable opportunity to share insights that address global technological challenges affecting our local communities. Anyone interested in emerging technologies that affect libraries and its services should plan to attend. Objectives The conference is intended to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on the theme and various sub- themes. The main objectives of the conference are to: - Discuss strategies to manage libraries in the future and to reach the users through technology. - Enhancing access to libraries through new media for next generation users. - Identify and disseminate experiences of library professionals while using current technologies. - Identify and share best practices developed or adopted. Call for Papers Papers are invited on the various sub themes of the conference: - Cloud computing for library services: Software - openURL resolver, stats manager, research guides, online reference; Platforms - integrated library system, ILL, copyright compliance systems; Infrastructure - discovery, digital repository, archives management, website, digital storage, institutional repository. - Innovative Library Services: Using social networks such as facebook, twitter, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, linkedIn etc for library services; Publishing, editing and modifying content using content management systems such as wordpress, joomla etc.; Using open source e-learning applications such as moodle. - Mobile Technologies for Library Services: Mobile technologies / devices for libraries, library mobile applications, creating mobile websites / m-opac, SMS alerts. - Resource sharing and e-resource management: Open access initiatives, OA repositories & institutional repositories, open journal systems, consortium etc. CONFERENCE THEMES - Cloud computing for library services: Software - openURL resolver, stats manager, research guides, online reference. Platforms - integrated library system, ILL, copyright compliance systems. Infrastructure - discovery, digital repository, archives management, website, digital storage, institutional repository. -Innovative Library Services: Using social networks such as facebook, twitter, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, linkedIn etc for library services. Publishing, editing and modifying content using content management systems such as wordpress, joomla etc. Using open source e-learning applications such as moodle. - Mobile Technologies for Library Services: Mobile technologies / devices for libraries, library mobile applications, creating mobile websites / m-opac, SMS alerts. - Resource sharing & e-resource management Open access initiatives, OA repositories & institutional repositories, open journal systems, consortium etc. Papers on the themes listed above are invited from library and information professionals, IT professionals, academicians, research scholars, consultants, government and non-government organizations based on their research work case studies. Abstracts of papers not exceeding 500 words may be sent by email or post to the organizing secretary. The abstracts will be reviewed by the technical committee, and the authors will be intimated of the acceptance along with the guidelines for preparation of the full-text. Guidelines are also available in the conference web page. Conference Fee & Pre-conference Tutorial Fee - Delegates - 3000/- per person - Students - 1000/- per person - Pre-conference Tutorial Fee - 1000/- per person For delegates with accompanying person, please add Rs.1500 to the conference fee. Registration fee includes conference kit, a digital copy of the proceedings, lunch and tea during the tutorial and conference. Registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of IRF Structural Engineering Research Centre payable at Chennai. Online payment option is also available. For details please refer the conference page in CSIR-SERC website. Pre-conference Tutorial A tutorial on E-prints and mobile libraries will be held on 13 March 2013. For more details, please visit the conference page in CSIR-SERC website. Dates to Remember Submission of Abstract:30th November 2012 Submission of Full Paper: 31 December 2012 Last Date of Registration: 15 February 2013 CONFERENCE DATES Pre-conference Tutorial: 13 March 2013 Main Conference : 14 - 15 March 2013 CONFERENCE VENUE Vigyan Auditorium CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre CSIR Campus, CSIR Road, Taramani Chennai 600 113 Accommodation Limited accommodation is available on first come first serve basis in CSIR-SERC guest house on payment. Delegates are requested to contact the organizing secretary for guest house bookings. Large numbers of hotels are available in Chennai. Participants can opt for accommodation in the nearby areas of the centre such as Adyar, Velachery and Thiruvanmiyur. Information related to hotels in Chennai can be found in: Welcome to Chennai Chennai formerly known as Madras is the capital city of Tamil Nadu and is the fourth largest metro in India. Chennai is a journey into timeless India, a kaleidoscope of moods - rich in the treasures of history, from temples and shrines to forts and palaces, the landscape of the past lives easily with the present. Retaining much of its traditional charm, this 350 year old city is the gateway to the south, providing many a fascinating vignette of southern heritage. With its historic landmarks and buildings, long sandy beaches, cultural and art centers and parks, Chennai's tourism offers many interesting locations to visitors. One of the most important tourist attractions of Chennai is in the neighboring town of Mahabalipuram with its ancient temples and rock carvings of the 7th century Pallava kingdom. Chennai is world famous for its clothes shopping opportunities. Local markets solely dedicated to clothing stores and the choices, along with the prices, are truly amazing, making this a shopping destination in its own right.Chennai is well connected to other cities in India by rail, road and air. For further details, please contact: Dr. A. Hariharan Organizing Secretary & Head, Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH CENTRE CSIR CAMPUS, CSIR ROAD, TARAMANI CHENNAI - 600113 Tel: 044-22549131 / 22549132 / 22549133 /09841601903 Fax: 044 - 22541508 Email: route2013register(a)serc.res.in; route2013papers(a)serc.res.in web: http://www.serc.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kerala Agricultural University - Report of National Book Festival, Book Release and Library Seminar
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Oct '12

30 Oct '12

Governments should support Reading and Libraries instead Wine Shops Governments should support Reading and Libraries instead Wine Shops – Prof. Sarah Joseph, eminent writer and social activist opined while inaugurating the three day National Book Festival organised in the College of Horticulture of the KeralaAgriculturalUniversity, Vellanikkara. People have to return back to books and refine themselves. The education system should support learning and teaching in humanities along with science and technologies topics, she continued. Dr. K.P. Rajeevan, Registrar, Kerala Agricultural University (KAU). C. Abdul Razak, Former University Librarian, KAU delivered Key Note Address. The book, “Re-engineering and Re-defining University Libraries in the context of modern ICTs”, authored by Dr. A.T. Francis and published by Ess Ess Publishers has been released by Prof. Sarah Joseph and Administrative Officer K.S. Vijayalakshmi received the book. KAU General Council member Avinash Regi Thomas and Horticulture College Students’ Union President A. Jamaludheen spoke. Dr. Digee Bastian and K.V. Aparnasree have been honoured as Best Readers of the Library. Associate Dean Dr. C.T. Abraham welcomed and Library Head Dr. A.T. Francis proposed vote of thanks. Thousands of books in all subjects like agriculture, science and technology, health, literature, linguistics, entertainment, cinema, etc. has been displayed in the exhibition by several Govt. and private agencies, publishers, distributors, writers etc. All books are available for purchase at a minimum discount of 15%. Admission to the festival was free and open to all, including farmers and public. Modern Library Technologies should provide better services to Library Clientele Modern library technologies should be targeted to provide better services to the library clientele, Horticulture College Associate Dean, Dr. C.T. Abraham opined while inaugurating the “Seminar on Technology Management in Modern Libraries” jointly organised by the Kerala Library Association (KLA) and College of Horticulture, KeralaAgriculturalUniversity. KLA Thrissur Region President Dr. A.T. Francis presided over the function and K.P. Sathian, Librarian, KAU delivered Key Note address. C. Abdul Razak, Former Librarian, KAU, V.C. John, Librarian, ThejusEnginneringCollege, Vellarakkad, P.M. Biju, Librarian, Quilandy Centre of SanskritUniversityspoke on the occasion. V.S. Swapna, KAU delivered welcome address and Humayoon Kabir, KLA Regional Secretary and Librarian, Govt.MedicalCollege, Thrissur proposed vote of thanks. Dr. P. Vijayakumaran Nair, Former Scientist, KFRI, Peechi, Vinitha Davies, Librarian, St. Aloysius College, Elthuruth and N. Sarojam, Scientist & Chief Librarian, KFRI were presented theme papers, “Digital Library: A critical survey of packages available", “WiFi Networks in Libraries” and "How to make available the contents of the journals subscribed in the library for searching in online" respectively. K.N. Vijayalekshmi, Librarian, Govt. Nursing College, P.D. Anto, Librarian, Prajothi Nikethan College, Pudukkad, E.K. Mohanlal, Veterinary University, V.G. Siju, Cochin University, K.R. Nagarajan, Librarian, Govt. Engineering College, Thrissur, M.C. Sathi, Librarian, Veterinary College, Mannuthy, K.A. Fincy, Librarian, Valappad Grama Panchayath, V.S. Sreedevi, Librarian, Holy Grace Academy, Mala etc. led the discussions. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Service Tax of 12.36% on Online information and databases
by G.K.MANJUNATH 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

As per the Govt circular, based on the Finance Act, 1994, all 'Online and off-line products' will now attract a service tax of 12.36%. Earlier these products / services were under negative list. Such a change in the policy will put pressure on the already constrained library budget. In view of this policy change, most of the vendors have postponed forwarding subscription to the publishers with an assumption the Govt may withdraw the change and it seems have also made representation in this regard. As we are gearing up for next year renewals, the matter will be of serious concerns to all of us. Please refer to section 75 of the below mentioned circular : http://www.servicetax.gov.in/st-act-upd-dec10.pdf It says "on-line information and database access or retrieval" means providing data or information, retrievable or otherwise, 5[to any person], in electronic form through a computer network" Our regular vendors have already indicated that, henceforth, libraries need to pay a service tax of 12.36% for renewing online journals and databases. I highly appreciate further debate on this issue. Can our associations and consortia coordinators, take up this matter immediately with the concerned Department/ Ministry to seek exemptions ? 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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Need Article
by Bharat Alasandi 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Dear All Professionals, I need following article for my study. If anybody have access please send me the same. *Content** **Management** Software: Success Factors for its Selection and Implementation* · Martin White *Business Information Review, March 2004; vol. 21, 1: pp. 36-43.* * * * * *thanks and 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to fill up the survey
by Mallikarjun 29 Oct '12

29 Oct '12

Dear Sir/Madam, I am Mallikarjun Dora, working at IIM, Ahmedabad library. We are doing a survey on "OSS Application in libraries" will be grateful if you spend few minute and fill up the same. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/7RHWDN7 The main objective of this study is to understand the status of IT applications in libraries in areas like Integrated Library Solutions, Digital library solutions, Website solutions, etc. in India and the potential of OSS in these areas of library functioning. We plan to identify factors that play a major role in, promoting and preventing, OSS implementation. The study also seeks to identify the preferred business models that may be appropriate in promoting the use of OSS in libraries. Regards !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library Indian Institute of Management, Ahemadabad http://mallikarjundora.wordpress.com/ !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha 3.8.6 Live CD Lite released
by Vimal Kumar V. 28 Oct '12

28 Oct '12

Dear Friends, Koha Live CD Lite is based on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS and Koha 3.8.6. File size is 690 MB. Live CD is customized for ready to use. Highlights are: - Easy installation steps, - Koha installation based on Ubuntu packages, it means easy to upgrade Koha in future, - Koha customised for ready to use, - Zebra server enabled, - Customised MARC fields in cataloguing, - Scheduled database backup, - Build on Ubuntu 12.04 LTS with OpenBox Desktop, - Detailed Read Me file, - Sample reports, Visit for download https://sourceforge.net/projects/kohalivecd-lite/files/ Upgrade to new version of Koha is now very easy with this Live CD. No need to execute lot of commands and editing various files to upgrade to a new version. Installation made from Koha package repository. When new version of Koha available, you can upgrade Koha using only two commands in Terminal. It automatically download new release from Internet and will make necessary changes. sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get upgrade I stripped off many applications from Ubuntu 12.04 to reduce the size of the ISO file. So it is convenient to download from Internet. You can install other useful applications after the installation of Live CD. See some examples. *Gnumeric Spreadsheet* sudo apt-get install gnumeric *Gnome-Shell Desktop:* for conventional Windows like desktop sudo apt-get install gnome-shell Log out and select gnome-shell desktop environment. *Libre Office* sudo apt-get install libreoffice Happy to inform you that I am elected as Koha Live CD/DVD Release Manager. http://koha-community.org/roles-3-12-koha-release/ My duty is to organise the efforts to build an official Koha Live CD/DVD. Koha community decided to make available official Live CD/DVD with the release of the version 3.12. Our vision is to build a user friendly Koha Live CD/DVD for Koha newbies. And it is useful for learning process and small scale implementation. Consider the release of this CD as a pilot build of Koha official Live CD/DVD. I invite you to use it and give your valuable feed back to improve this CD. Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [SIGMETRICS] OA Week: Testing the Finch Hypothesis on Green OA Mandate Effectiveness
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Oct '12

27 Oct '12

----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Stevan Harnad <harnad(a)ECS.SOTON.AC.UK> In June 2012, the UK Finch Committee made the following statement: "The [Green OA] policies of neither research funders nor universities themselves have yet had a major effect in ensuring that researchers make their publications accessible in institutional repositories…" [Finch Committee Recommendation, June 2012] Testing the Finch Hypothesis We have now tested the Finch Hypothesis. Using data from ROARMAP institutional Green OA mandates and data from ROAR on institutional repositories, we found that deposit number and rate is significantly correlated with mandate strength (classified as 1-12): The stronger the mandate, the more the deposits. The strongest mandates generate deposit rates of 70%+ within 2 years of adoption, compared to the un-mandated deposit rate of 20%. The effect is already detectable at the national level, where the UK, which has the largest proportion of Green OA mandates, has a national OA rate of 35%, compared to the global baseline of 25%. Conclusion The conclusion is that, contrary to the Finch Hypothesis, Green Open Access Mandates do have a major effect, and the stronger the mandate, the stronger the effect (the Liege ID/OA mandate, linked to research performance evaluation, being the strongest mandate model). RCUK (as well as all universities, research institutions and research funders worldwide) would be well advised to adopt the strongest Green OA mandates and to integrate institutional and funder mandates. The findings are in the link below. Discussion invited! Gargouri, Yassine, Lariviere, Vincent, Gingras, Yves, Brody, Tim, Carr, Les and Harnad, Stevan (2012) Testing the Finch Hypothesis on Green OA Mandate Effectiveness. Open Access Week 2012 Please read the full paper at http://eprints.soton.ac.uk/344687/1/finch2.pdf Arun -- 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] {LIS-Forum] Re: Service Tax of 12.36% on Online information anddatabases
by Mailing List Admin 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 06:23:39 -0400 From: "Bengani, Nirmal" <nirmal.bengani(a)cengage.com> Both TDS and Service tax is applicable on subscribing online subscription/database. TDS @ 10% is deductible in case the publisher has PAN No.,else its 20% for non PAN Card holders. Nirmal Bengani Senior Sales Manager - Library Reference Cengage Learning India Pvt. Ltd. 418, FIE, Patparganj, Delhi 110 092 (m) 91.98180.40327 | (o) 91.11.4364.1141| (f) 91.11.4364.1100 | (e) nirmal.bengani(a)cengage.com | http://lr.cengage.co.in/homelr

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8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress
by madhuresh.singhal 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff and its alumni, cordially invites you to the 8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012). This year's seminar topic is "Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress". It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. Title: 8th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2012): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using WordPress Date: November 24, 2012 (Fourth Saturday) Venue: Archives and Publications Cell (Erstwhile NCSI Building) Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 150. Fee covers Seminar Material, working lunch and tea / coffee For further information and Seminar Brochure, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/announcement2012.html Past Seminar's material can be viewed at http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminars.html Best Regards NCSI-Net ************************************************************************************************* This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Rising cost of science journals
by Rabishankar Giri 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

The following article in the Mint shows how the rising cost of journals are going to affect the Library's budget constraints. http://www.livemint.com/Politics/trpj70vM3TaZW8j64orqMJ/Rising-cost-of-scie… The constraint can be avoided if some of the following steps can be adopted at our policy level1. Promotion of our own journals like NISCAIR Journals or IAS Journals through concerted efforts as Prakash Chand Sir commented.2. Many University had adopted policy to promote its faculty who has published more no. of articles in high impact factor journals (at least IF >1). Essentially, these high IF journals are being published from abroad as only a few (3-4) Indian journals crossed IF - 1.Instead, had UGC / CSIR taken some pain to categorise journals in different groups like Australian Research Council (http://www.arc.gov.au/era/ANZSRC.htm) did and include some of our Indian journals in higher category, the situation could have been different.3. Promoting Open Access by our elite Institutes like IISc, CSIR, IITs, as Havard University did or Royal Society of London did through their Open Access Membership programme . Regards,Rabishankar Giriwww.igit.ac.inwww.facebook.com/IGITLRChttp://202.159.218.126:8080/newge… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so?
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Dear friendsI am posting this to know about your opinion on a tendency found among research scholars now a days. I have been getting questionnaires of PhD research under the Right to Information Act. As you are aware most of these questionnaires are of minimum 8 to 10 pages and the questions are mostly to be answered on a personal level. Right to Information is a statute designed and promulgated with a specific cause to bring transparency to the governance and its machinery. But this seems to be misutilized by many for personal purposes. One example is this. Data collection for research is the real task in research and you have to enjoy this with utmost sportsman spirit. If there are occasions were you are not getting minute data which are essential, you may use this method. I am more worried about this as this tendency is more among library science professionals. 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so?
by Manjunath K 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

Dear forum members, I agree with Dr. Gopakumar and Dr.Tadasad's thinking of responding to demanding questionnaires. Data collection doctoral research is voluntary and depends on cooperation from the respondent. It cannot be forced on respondents for providing information under RTI. What will be value of research, under pressure, if the respondent provides wrong information or incomplete data? I feel the RTI should not come in the way of Academic research. The basic philosophy of survey research is revolving around ethical values and maintaining the privacy of individual respondent. In such situation how one can claim the data provision under RTI? and if he/she collects collect such data under RTI, what prevents the researcher to disclose the identity of individual respondent? This logic itself defeats the basic philosophy behind survey research. As Dr. Tadasad said, I too feel that the respondent can refuse/reject/no response to such demanding questionnaires. Unlike other countries, the responding to survey in our country is on professional ground and it won't yield any visible rewards to respondent in return. I don't think we need to refer RTI for managing our library. It is our duty/responsibility to maintain library records and resources in order. I wish let this discussion continue on issues rather than finding fault with or blaming individuals. Manjunatha ----------------------- Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute PB No. 9 Manipal - 576 104 Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: +91820-2701105; manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in; manjunathak(a)gmail.com web: http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ ---------------------- -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Vinod Kumar Mishra Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2012 5:42 PM To: pgtadasad(a)indiatimes.com Cc: gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com; lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so? Dear All, No problem if you will take RTI in a positive way it will help you in proper management of your data and records as well as good administration of the library also. On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:36:21 +0530 wrote >Right to Information demanded by an individual has to be delivered by the organization as per the provisions of State Right to Information Act. The information which is available in the documentary or any format may be deli vered to the person who demands this against a prescribed fee. The organization may deny the information quoting the sections of the act. While asking third party information the third party has to be informed No research data can be gathered using this as a tool. Nobody is compelled to provide information of whatsoever is asked Information which comes under the provisions of document retention policy only has to be furnished. Please read the act to firmly say 'NO' to such demands Dr P G Tadasad Associate Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University Librarian (I/C) Special Officer Development Cell Coordinator Gandhi Study Center Karnataka State Women's University Jnanashakti Campus Toravi Bijapur 586108 08352 - 229 012 (O); 08352 - 240021 (O); 08352 272436 (R); 09448180973 (M) ----- Original Message ----- From: Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:46:32 +0530 (IST) Subject: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so? Dear friendsI am posting this to know about your opinion on a tendency found among research scholars now a days. I have been getting questionnaires of PhD research under the Right to Information Act. As you are aware most of these questionnaires are of minimum 8 to 10 pages and the questions are mostly to be answered on a personal level. Right to Information is a statute designed and promulgated with a specific cause to bring transparency to the governance and its machinery. But this seems to be misutilized by many for personal purposes. One example is this. Data collection for research is the real task in research and you have to enjoy this with utmost sportsman spirit. If there are occasions were you are not getting minute data which are essential, you may use this method. I am more worried about this as this tendency is more among library science professionals. 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request - Is it right to do so?
by swati＠iimcal.ac.in 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

I completely agree with Dr. Gopakumar. I have also noticed this tendency. In last few months, I have received several such questionnaires through RTI. I think this tendency is growing because many times our tables get flooded with such questionnaire - particularly from LIS research students and we cannot respond to all the questionnaires. That is why these budding researchers are resorting to RTI. It must be known to all that participation in any research is completely voluntary. Whether in field research method or through questionnaire method, participants' willingness is of prime importance. Research methodologies within the paradigm of Social Science gives maximum respect to participants' decision. A researcher must be ready to accept that from a sample of any size, the response rate can be anywhere between 30 - 40%. Somewhere I read that 40% is considered a very good response rate. In order to raise the response rate, these reseachers are resorting to coercion/compliance method using RTI. This issue must be handled within the arena of research ethics. In my opinion, the DLIS of various universities must come forward to stop this behavior. They must specify that research based on data collected through RTI will be TOTALLY REJECTED. They probably can go one step further by making it mandatory that all questionnairs must have some declaration that the questionnaire was not administered through RTI. Thanks and regards, -- Swati Bhattacharyya Librarian Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Joka, Diamond Harbor Road Kolkata - 700104 Ph: +91-33-2467-8300/01 (extn: O:416; R: 106) > Dear All, > > No problem if you will take RTI in a positive way it will help you in > proper management of your data and records as well as good administration > of the library also. > > On Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:36:21 +0530 wrote >>Right to Information demanded by an individual has to be delivered by the >> organization as per the provisions of State Right to Information Act. The >> information which is available in the documentary or any format may be >> deli > > vered to the person who demands this against a prescribed fee. > > > > The organization may deny the information quoting the sections of the act. > > > > While asking third party information the third party has to be informed > > > > No research data can be gathered using this as a tool. Nobody is compelled > to provide information of whatsoever is asked > > > > Information which comes under the provisions of document retention policy > only has to be furnished. > > > > Please read the act to firmly say 'NO' to such demands > > > > > > > > Dr P G Tadasad > > Associate Professor and Chairman > > Department of Library and Information Science > > University Librarian (I/C) > > Special Officer Development Cell > > Coordinator Gandhi Study Center > > Karnataka State Women's University Jnanashakti Campus Toravi Bijapur > 586108 > > > > 08352 - 229 012 (O); 08352 - 240021 (O); 08352 272436 (R); 09448180973 (M) > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai > > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > Sent: Wed, 24 Oct 2012 18:46:32 +0530 (IST) > > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Data collection through Right to Information request > - Is it right to do so? > > > > Dear friendsI am posting this to know about your opinion on a tendency > found among research scholars now a days. I have been getting > questionnaires of PhD research under the Right to Information > Act. As you are aware most of these questionnaires are of minimum 8 to 10 > pages and the questions are mostly to be answered on a personal level. > > Right to Information is a statute designed and promulgated with > a specific cause to bring transparency to the governance and its > machinery. But this seems to be misutilized by many for personal purposes. > One example is this. Data collection for research is the real task in > research and you have to enjoy this with utmost > sportsman spirit. If there are occasions were you are not > getting minute data which are essential, you may use this method. I am > more worried about this as this tendency is more among library science > professionals. > > 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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Anthropocene
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 26 Oct '12

26 Oct '12

http://now.dartmouth.edu/2012/10/dartmouth-and-partners-launch-elementa-a-n… A new peer reviewed academic journal on Anthropocene, free on the net, published on a different publication model may interest librarians. Incidentally Anthropocene is the study of how human beings are impacting on the changes on/in earth - its chemistry geography, geology climate etc. Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries, February 1-2, 2013
by Dr. K M Haneefa 25 Oct '12

25 Oct '12

Dear Sir / Madam, We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calicut in collaboration with the C.H.M.K. Library, University of Calicut is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on February 1-2, 2013. The Theme of the conference is E-resources and E-learning: Challenges and Opportunities for Libraries. The conference will essentially focus on all contemporary issues related to the development and management of e-resources and e-learning and their impact on modern library system with special reference to academic, special, and public libraries. We request you to publicise this event among the professional colleagues of your University / Department/ Library with a request to contribute papers for the Conference. The details of the Conference with Registration Form can be accessed from the Calicut University website http://www.universityofcalicut.inform or from the Department blog http://cudlisc.blogspot.com We look forward to your participation in the Conference. Thanking you. Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2401144* 286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: hanee4u(a)gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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