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Fwd: [GOAL] Interview with Francis Jayakanth of India’s National Centre for Science Information
by Sukhdev Singh 27 Jan '12

27 Jan '12

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Richard Poynder <ricky(a)richardpoynder.co.uk> Date: Wed, Jan 25, 2012 at 10:38 PM Subject: [GOAL] Interview with Francis Jayakanth of India’s National Centre for Science Information To: goal(a)eprints.org Like members of all movements, OA advocates come in all shapes and sizes, and they are driven by a variety of different motives. Some have embraced OA, for instance, because they see it as a good business opportunity, some because they want their research to be more accessible, and so have greater impact, some because they expect it will save their institution large sums of money, and some simply because they believe that OA holds out the promise of providing considerable common good. What is distinctive about the Open Accessmovement, however, is that it is a leaderless revolution. There is no formal organisation or foundation to represent it, and there is no official leader. For all that, OA is generally associated with a small group of high-profile Western-based individuals and organisations that are extremely vocal in their support of OA, and who have shown themselves to be very successful at attracting attention. Since all movements have to promote themselves effectively this is clearly a good thing. However, it does mean that the contribution of the many “foot soldiers” of the movement can too easily be overlooked. These are people who do not shout about their activities, but simply go about the business of facilitating OA quietly and modestly. And it is the foot soldiers based in the developing world that tend to be least visible — people like Francis Jayakanth, a library-trained scientific assistant based at the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI)<http://www.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/>, the information centre of the Indian Institute of Science (IISc)<http://www.iisc.ernet.in/>in Bangalore. More here: http://bit.ly/x7AJRH _______________________________________________ GOAL mailing list GOAL(a)eprints.org http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/goal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Junior Technician (Library) @ IIITDM Kancheepuram (Channai)
by Veeru 27 Jan '12

27 Jan '12

Dear Professionals, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing, Kancheepuram Read more: http://www.lislinks.com#ixzz1kd0ZFCR4<http://www.lislinks.com/#ixzz1kd0ZFCR4> *Advt. No.IIITDM/R/1/2012 – Non Teaching Post* *Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing,**Kancheepuram is an autonomous Institute under Ministry of Human Resource Development* *(MHRD), Government of India. The Institute is located at Melakottaiyur, Vandalur‐* *Kelambakkam Road, Chennai‐600048. Applications in the prescribed format are invited from * *suitable Indian Nationals for the following post.* * * *Junior Technician (Library) *‐ 1 Post (UR) *Pay Band* (PB‐1): Rs. 5200‐20200 with GP: Rs.2000/‐ (i) Degree from a recognized University and (ii) Bachelor’s degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science of a recognized University / Institute. (iii) One year apprenticeship in any Library Applications should be accompanied with a non‐refundable demand draft of Rs.100/‐ for all the posts in favour of “The Registrar, IIITD&M Kancheepuram” payable at Chennai.The issuing date of demand draft should be within the duration of Advertisement.Demand Draft will not be refunded or re‐adjusted under any circumstances. No other mode of payment will be accepted, and such applications will be rejected forthright and the payment made shall stand forfeited. SC/ST and Physically Handicapped candidates are not required to submit the demand draft. Read more: http://www.lislinks.com#ixzz1kd0VpkoX<http://www.lislinks.com/#ixzz1kd0VpkoX> *http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/files/R_1_2012_Instructions_NonTeaching.pdf* *Application:* * http://www.iiitdm.ac.in/files/Application_Form_NonTeaching.pdf* -- 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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NET PAPER III- OBJECTIVE-REG.
by Sunny Joseph 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Dear library professionals, Thanking for your active discussion about the change of UGC-NET Examination from descriptive to objective type. Descriptive examination is ideal for measuring the candidates knowledge and thinking but practically dull. The main problem lies in the evaluation of the descriptive paper. A person with good writing speed and legible hand really matters. You know paper valuation is the most boring part in teachers' profession. I really tell it from my experience of valuing hundreds of answer papers recently. Many teachers also agree with this contention. The valuation of the descriptive paper is highly subjective, that is, mark varies with persons who values the papers. UGC doesn't allow revaluation. Also they have no provision for providing copies of evaluated answer papers to examinees. Hence, we can not be certain that all those who pass paper III are highly knowledgeable and those who fail in the paper are dull. Here luck really matters, ratherthan knowledge. I already stated that paper valuation is a boring thing to human beings and the mood of the evaluator really matters. In this context, I would like to share my experience with UGC-NET. I appeared four times. In the three exams I cleared Paper I & II. In all the exams paper II was cleared with scores 84, 76, 70, 78. and 80 was the maximum score in Paper III. In the last exam June 2010, really prepared well and answered well. Not even a single question was unanswered in paper III and word limit was also achieved. The result was announced in 8/10/2010 and I was failed. On the next day, I wrote to UGC for getting revaluation of my paper III and requested photocopy of the answer sheets and requested for preserving my answer sheets for three months as I am approaching the Court if needed.Getting no reply from UGC, I filed a writ petition in Kerala High Court against UGC on 2/11/2011. (W.P(C)No.33350/2010). Without counsel, I presented myself in the Court and obtained a direction(oral) to UGC to hand over copies of my answer papers within three weeks. After three weeks, UGC saught futher extension and this time they informed the Court that my answer paper was destroyed as my request was not received by UGC within the time limit of 30 days. I assured the Court that the letter to UGC was sent by speed post and I would produce the evidence. Later I produced the receipt of the letter by UGC and requested action against the erring officials and now they are really trapped. That is, UGC has something to hide. In another letter under RTI act, UGC informed that there is no model answer scripts given to evaluators. that is, the evaluation is fully subjective and no scope for revaluation!!! In the recent resolution in which UGC makes confession about the subjective evaluation of Paper III and decides for changing to Objective type. It is a most welcome decision to people like me. SUNNY JOSEPH, LIBRARIAN GOVT. INSTITUTE OF ADVANCED STUDY IN EDUCATION, THRISSUR-KERALA. PH.9446735414 sannyjoseph(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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(LIS) Post of Assistant Professor and Professor in the Dept of Library & Information Science
by rupak＠pu.ac.in 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Post of Assistant Professor and Professor From: rupak(a)pu.ac.in Date: Mon, January 23, 2012 7:23 pm To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear All, Post of Assistant Professor and Professor in the Department of Library & Information Science at Panjab University, Chandigarh Last Date: 31st January Detail information available at: http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/includes/jobs/2012/20120113165226-1-2012.pdf Dr. Rupak Chakravarty Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh 160014. INDIA -- 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 : ETTLIS 2012
by Shri Ram 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

ETTLIS-2012 3rd International Symposium on “Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services” October 26-27, 2012 Jointly Organized by Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna (MP) – India Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, Noida (UP) – India Society for Advancement of Library and Information Services (SALIS-Delhi-NCR) Venue Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Guna (MP) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Background We are glad to inform you that 3rd International Symposium on “Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services”will be organized at ‘Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Raghogarh, Distt-Guna (Madhya Pradesh) from 26-27 October, 2012. Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology, Guna was established in the year 2003 with an MOU signed between Jaiprakash Sewa Sansthan (a not-for-profit trust sponsored by Rs. 15,000 Cr Jaypee Group) and the Government of Madhya Pradesh with an aim of becoming a Center of Excellence in Engineering and Technology. The Government of MP, vide gazette extra ordinary no. 3 of 2010 dated 29th April 2010, has established Jaypee University of Engineering and Technology (JUET), Raghogarh, Guna as a private university in the State of MP under the provisions of MP Niji Vishwavidyalaya Adhiniyam 2007. Since then the university is imparting engineering education in the area of Electronics and Communication Engineering, Computer Science, .Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering through its B Tech, M Tech and PhD Programs. The Theme of the International Symposium ‘Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services’ the third of its series, previously held in JIIT- Noida (18-20 December, 2008) and JUIT Waknaghat (June 3-5, 2010) is now being organized at JUET campus during 26-27 October, 2012. The theme is quite relevant to the need of current information society where the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has changed the face of traditional library by ever changing interest of the users. The symposium will provide a platform for librarians, information professionals, IT intellectuals to share their ideas in the field of recent activities and applications in Library and Information Services by eminent speakers from International arena and Indian subcontinent in the form of research papers, key note address, poster presentations, and panel discussions. Papers are invited to the following themes but not limited to: The Themes of the Symposium Ø Emerging Technologies in Libraries and Information Services v Cloud computing and Library Services v Digital Libraries and Future v Distributed and Collaborative information spaces v E –Resources Management v Information Access: Retrieval and Browsing v Integration of Information Resources v Interoperability in Digital Libraries v Knowledge Organization and Ontologies in Digital Library v Metadata standards and protocols in digital library systems v Mobile Technology and Its Application in Library Services v Personalization in Digital Libraries v Security of Library Resources Ø Global Best Practice in Libraries and Information Services v Content and Knowledge Management v Data and Information Security v Digital Content Management System v Digital Library in Cultural Heritage v Digital Preservation/Archives v Electronic Resource Management v Federated Search Engine v International Standards and Library Systems v Quality Assurance in Scholarly Communication v Resource Access and Management v Search Optimization and Information Retrieval Ø Changing Dimensions of Libraries in Internet Era v Content Management System v Generations of Internet Technology v Semantic Web v Social Media and Applications in Libraries v Social Networks, Virtual Organization and Networked Information v Web 2.0 Technologies and its Applications v Web Archiving and Preservation Ø User Expectation, Experience in Virtual Library System: Case studies v Academic Library v Data and Information Management in Virtual Organizations v E-Governance and Libraries v Electronic Learning v Enterprise Information Services by Libraries v Information Literacy v Public Library v Special Library v User Awareness Services v User Mobility and Context awareness in Information Access v User Studies and Evaluation of Digital Library Systems and Applications Ø Perception Change in Librarianship v Consortia and Networks v Customer Relation Management v Delivery and Exchange of Service v Electronic Information System v Ethics and Values v Government and Private Partnership v Open Access and Movement v Professional Behavior and the Changing Attitudes v Second Generation Library Services Providers and Consumers Ø Socio Legal Perspective in Library and Information Services v Content License Agreement v Copyright Issues v Cyberinfrastructure architectures, applications, and deployments v Digital Right Management v Ethics and Values v Intellectual Property Right v Patent Information System v Plagiarism v Quality Assurance and Best Practices in Digital Scholarship Important Dates Deadline for Paper Submission 30 June, 2012 Notifications for Acceptance 30 July, 2012 Camera Ready Paper Submission 30 August, 2012 Deadline for Early Registration 30 August, 2012 Last Date of Registration 30 September, 2012 Symposium Date 26-27 October, 2012 We are confident that your directive to all concern library professionals for attending this symposium will help us to achieve the goal of the symposium. For more, please click: http://jiit.ac.in/jiit/ETTLIS2012/index.php/home For Any queries related to symposium and paper submission, please contact us at Symposium Secretariat Dr Sanjay Kataria Organizing Secretary (ETTLIS-2012) A-10, Sect – 62, Noida (UP) Ph. +91 120-2590851, (M) +91 89881 17994 Email: ettlis2012(a)gmail.com Website http://jiit.ac.in/jiit/ETTLIS2012/index.php/home Join us Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100003315740528 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for information
by Dr.D.P Prathap 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

dear colleagues please let me know - what is the reasonable rate for Binding of one volume of journal issues, the specification being Half-leather binding with golden lettering. thanking you sincerely library sugarcane breeding institute m:9677502392 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An interesting conversation on open access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Friends: Please visit http://poynder.blogspot.com/2012/01/oa-interviews-francis-jayakanth-of.html for some insightful comments on open access. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-NET: necessary changes and amendments
by NIKHIL EYEROOR 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Dear Friends In connection with the discussion “UGC-NET: necessary changes and amendments” let me say a few words about the cold war between those who qualified UGC-NET and NOT qualified. If such a cold war is prevailing in libraries, it is shows lack of professionalism and personal growth among professionals. Here are some humble suggestions from my part. Advice to those who qualified UGC-NET. (1) Help your colleagues to clear the acid test. (2) Boost their self esteem. (3) Don’t never ever think that UGC-NET made you superior- because people are differently abled. Advice to those who have not qualified UGC- NET. (1) Have a professional Attitude, do hard work and reap success. (2) Don’t hesitate to get tips for the exam from your professional colleagues (3) If you think that "anything less than UGC-NET means I've failed" then you are creating unnecessary stress for yourself. A professional with smiling face and helping hand is a valuable asset to a library. Let me append that, though I tried umpteen times, I couldn’t clear UGC-NET. Warm regards Nikhil Eyeroor Library Professional Mob: 09447515691 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested for research purpose
by Binod Yadav 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

Dear Colleague/Professional, Please provide the full text of the following articles. 1. Makela JT, Kiviniemi H & Laitinen S. Risk factors for anastomotic leakage after left sided colorectal resection with rectal anastomosis. Dis Colon Rectum 2003; 46: 653–660. 2. SheridanWG, Lowndes RH & Young HL. Tissue oxygen tension as a predictor of colonic anastomotic healing. Dis Colon Rectum 1987; 30: 867–871. 3. MileskiWJ, Joehi RJ, Rege RV& Nahrwold DL. Treatment of anastomotic leakage following low anterior colon resection. Arch Surg 1988; 123: 968–971. 4. Golub R, Golub RW, Cantu R & Stein HD. A multivariate analysis of factors contributing to leakage of intestinal anastomoses. J Am Coll Surg 1997; 184: 364–372. Thanking you in antipation. Yours, 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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CSIR-NISCAIR Diamond Jubilee Monthly Lecture Series
by G Mahesh 25 Jan '12

25 Jan '12

3rd Lecture of the CSIR-NISCAIR Diamond Jubilee Monthly Lecture Series Topic: National Knowledge Network - an Indian Experiment to Harness ICT for R&D Speaker: Dr. V K Gairola, Director General, National Informatics Centre, New Delhi Date: 30 January 2012 (Monday) at 3.00 p.m. Venue: NISCAIR, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, Pusa RSVP: 26960465, 26562156 G. Mahesh NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- 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] UGC-NET: necessary changes and amendments
by Chitra Vimal 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Dear friends It is really good that people are sharing their views on this topic. UGC NET examination is mainly aimed at qualitative screening but this does not mean that those who have qualified NET are always good in teaching. Also to mention, those who have a thorough knowledge of the subject might not have the ability to transfer the knowledge efficiently to students. Already there are two objective papers in UGC examination. These papers can (though not completely) measure the subject knowledge/ general awareness of a person. Moreover, anyone who can by heart model objective questions from guides and with a good memory can qualify objective papers. This is not the case with descriptive questions. It analyzes the ability of a candidate to consolidate and effectively express in writing, his/her ideas of the subject and these are the skills that a librarian should essentially possess. This quality is not expected of a teacher alone. Subjective type measures the subject knowledge as well because we cannot expect a person without sufficient subject knowledge to express ideas specifically. Incorporating teaching skills (essential for teachers) in library science course is a good idea but at the same time it is important to remember that subjects such as Technical Writing (for librarians) are already included as part of MLISc. What I feel is, the evaluation process of descriptive paper should be reviewed and streamlined in order to attain better results. Whether UGC qualified /not, may not be the only reason why groupism prevails in academic or any other libraries. Hence, I think the current scheme of evaluation should continue, so that UGC aspirants work hard for attaining deeper knowledge of the subject as well as other skills such as interpretation, consolidation of knowledge, effective writing and so on. One more point to mention here. I would like to know if anyone who have qualified UGC NET are of the opinion that descriptive paper should be avoided and it would be good if they share their opinion as well. Chitra S Library Assistant-A Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology Trivandrum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Magazine Subscription
by Bharat Alasandi 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Dear All Professional colleagues, I would like to subscribe Auto World Magazine. But I am unable to get the Subscription Information. Kindly forward me a details if anybody is having. -- 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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Fw: Lecture at Central Library, JNU on Feb. 3, 2012 at 3.00 pm
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Apologies for cross postings. Pl. Fee free to forward to your contacts. Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) cordially invites you to the 2nd Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic Embedded Librarianship New ways of building relationship with Faculty Speaker Dr. Triveni Kuchi Director of South Asian Studies Program Sociology & South Asian Librarian Research & Instructional Services Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, USA Chairperson Dr. H K Kaul Director DELNET, New Delhi Date Friday, 3nd February 2012 at 3:00 pm Venue Committee Room, Central Library, JNU, New Delhi Please make it convenient to attend. Regards Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ; librarian(a)mail.jnu.ac.in URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- 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] UGC-NET: necessary changes and amendments
by Muruli N 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Dear professionals. Firstly I am thankful to all other reviewers who have been sharing their valuable opinions regarding above subject, which force me to think over the same. I agree with the opinions of Dr. Vasanth raju, Vinith Kumar, Vimal Kumar and other which support the current pattern (subjective type). According to me it is the best method and it will be the universal method than the other one. The reason is, subjective type is a writing method where we will get wide choice of tone to express our views on a specific concept. This method will have the opinion which comes from inside the mind not from our memory and it reflects our personal opinion. While in Objective method no need to worry about knowledge. If he/she has good remembering skill it?s enough to qualify NET. I sincerely request UGC to continue the current pattern instead of moving to new one. Otherwise new changes will encourages NET aspirants to mug up whole syllabus, instead of understanding the real concept, then LIS subject will become like "Why this Kolaveri Di" song! No need to understand. Muruli N. Tarikere Information Resource Center. Tata Consultancy Services Cell:- 9844318356 Mailto: muruli.n(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference 2012
by prabhat singh rajput 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

I am glad to inform you that the Center for Journalism and Mass Communication and SOS in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University, Gwalior is organizing a one-day National Conference on ‘Contemporary Social Issues : Media and Libraries’ scheduled on 25 February, 2012 at Jiwaji University, Gwalior. On the behalf of Jiwaji University I personaly invited to participate in this conference and contribute a research paper. You are also requested to motivate your faculty and Research Scholars to participate in the Conference. The daylong conference will focus on Contemporary Social Issues related to Media and Libraries. The proposed themes for research papers and discussions will be: • Contemporary challenges in media • Democratization of information in 21stCentury • Alternative media in new millennium • Web media : problems and prospects Library & Information Science • Digital divide and libraries • Knowledge society and libraries • Socio-economic development and knowledge management • Information diffusion : problems and prospects Papers on any of the above mentioned topics or any other related topics are invited. A souvenir containing abstracts of the invited talks/ contributed papers will be brought out at the time of the conference. Guidelines for contributors The Abstract and Paper should be either in English or Hindi language, single-spaced, typed on A-4 page size, 12 point font size, Times New Roman or Kruti Dev 110 in MS Word format, MLA style for bibliographic descriptions. Registration Fee • Delegates Rs 500 • Students & Research Scholar Rs250 No T.A/D.A will be paid to participants. Payment can be made in the form of demand draft or banker’s cheque in favour of Registrar, Jiwaji University, Gwalior,payable at Gwalior or in cash at Registration Counter. Abstract and full paper can be submitted to shrhemant(a)yahoo.com or bhuwanesh07(a)rediffmail.com. The last date for submission of abstract and full paper is. Submission of Abstract : 30 Jan 2012 Submission of Paper : 10 Feb 2012. Please feel free to contact us for any further information. Organizing Secretary Dr. Hemant Sharma Head, SOS Lib.& Inf. Science Mob: 09425123174 Mob: 09926291015 National Conference on ‘Contemporary Social Issues: Media and Libraries’ 25 Feb 2012 Jointly organized by Centre for Studies in Journalism and Mass Communication & School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University Gwalior) Registration form Name: Prof/Dr/Mr/Mrs/Miss ---------------------------------------------------- Name of accompanying Person (if any):--------------------------------------- Designation :------------------------------------------------------------------------ Institution :-------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mailing Address:--------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Email:----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Phone : (R) --------------------- (O) ------------------------------------ (M) ------------------ Payment Details: Bank Draft No. ------------------- Dated ------------------------- Amount (Rs)------------ (Drawn in favour of ‘The Registrar, Jiwaji University, Gwalior’ Payable at Gwalior) Drawn on (Bank) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Whether Accommodation required: yes /no If yes number of persons: -------------------------------------------------------------------- Arrival Details (Train No. Date, Time etc.) :----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- Signature of Participant P. S. Rajput JRF, Research Schoolar Jiwaji University Gwalior -- 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] UGC-NET: necessary changes and amendments
by Ratheesh K 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Dear Vimal/Friends, The following is an analysis of Mr. Vimal's opinion - posting in lis forum - with my views,kindly take it as a positive discussion: Vimal: Very few teaching positions available for Library Science candidates. Me: This matter is not at all related with objective or descriptive model of UGC NET Vimal: Conveying interpreting idea in simple manner is a different skill, it has no relation with skill in writing descriptive answers Me: Current Descriptive analysis model is the only possible method to convey/interpret ideas and its presentation/ communication, it is not at all possible in a objective model. Vimal: After qualifying UGC NET candidates do not automatically get teaching skills. Me: No skill will get automatically, UGC NET is only a litmus of quality/std. Vimal: I know many library professionals who are acting as good resource persons. They have not acquired UGC NET, but they successfully convey ideas in training programmes. I know many library professionals holding UGC NET with poor professional skills. Me: Training programs and class room teaching is different, for conducting a training program, person with an expertise in an area/method/software etc. is enough, while in the case of teaching he/she should have a comprehensive/depth idea over different areas of the subject. Vimal: I observed that, two type of groups among library professionals in every academic libraries especially university libraries; NET holders and MLISc holders. NET holders observes others as degraded people. Whenever result of UGC NET announced, winners join with the elite group of NET holders. War between these two groups are very common in every university libraries. Growth of library is freeze or stopped due to group war. It create bad image among academic communities. Me: If there is (cold) war between NET holders and others prevails, it should be stopped by ensuring appropriate/due consideration/increments/promotions etc. to the qualified hands. Vimal: If library professionals lack teaching skills, inclusion of teaching skills paper in MLISc course is a good idea, All universities in India follows the prescribed syllabus from UGC for MLISc programme. It says that, main aim of UGC NET is quality maintenance. Library Science teachers are UGC NET holders. If they failed to inculcate quality among MLISc students, it means UGC NET examination is a failure. If so, what is the relevance of UGC NET examination? Me: I also agree that all teachers are not up to the level as prescribed the UGC, but this is applicable to all subjects, not limited to the library science. But I can firmly tell you one thing that NET mandatory period is far better than the previous Non NET period. Vimal: UGC NET is a conventional test, it act as a barrier in front of library science students and working professionals. NET examination is a source of revenue for UGC. Publishers of guide books are also harvesting good profit during examination time. Me: some conventional methods are far better than the model shortcuts... UGC NET is not at all a barrier for the professionals/students if they are ready to work with perseverance. UGC is a big institution under MHRD with an outlook over quality higher education in the country, they have enormous revenue sources. About publishers: they publish and sells books either its(NET) objective or descriptive.. In short, I generally dis-agree with Mr.Vimal and argue for the current descriptive model UGC-NET Examination. With warm regards Ratheesh.K Professional Assistant University Library,CUSAT Kochi-22,Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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chief librarian post
by Anand Kenchakkanavar 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

*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* hi friends KARNATAKA PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION CALLED CHIEF LIBRARIAN, LIBRARIAN, ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, AND LIBRARY ASSISTANT more information visit this link http://kpsc.kar.nic.in/NOTIFICATION.pdf -- * * * * * * *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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Self nominations for Associate Editors-in-Chief : International Journal of Library Science
by Ceser Res 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Self nominations for Associate Editors-in-Chief : International Journal of Library Science International Journal of Library Science ISSN 0975-7546 www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ *Please excuse the cross posting.* Please share this announcement with your colleagues. Dear Colleague, Self nominations are invited for the positions of Associate Editors-in-Chief and Editors of the International Journal of Library Science (IJLS) (under volunteer appointment policy). The Editors' main editorial task is to manage the peer review process of submitted manuscripts. Guest Editors should recommend papers for publication only on the basis of academic merit and subject appropriateness. Journal is also expecting fast and excellent communication, personnel management skills, and diplomacy and conflict resolution. The details about the journal available at: www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ For submission of your nomination please fill the nomination form (given below) by 10 February 2012and send it to: cpublib [at] gmail.com Sincerely, Managing Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Library Science (IJLS) www.ceserp.com/cp-jour/ E-mail: cpublib(a)gmail.com Join the Yahoo Group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/IJLS http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Alibra --------------------------------------------------------- International Journal of Library Science: Self Nomination Form for Associate Editor-in-Chief/ Editor A. Name: B. Position: C. University (Company) Name & Address: D. E-Mail: E. Website: F. Give 15 Email Id of Librarians: -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian and Assistant Librarian in Mizoram University (A Central Unversity) ; Library Assistants jobs at Gauhati High Court in Guwahati
by Subhodip Bid 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

*Dear **Professionals Application are invited for the following post in Mizoram University and Gauhati High Court * 1. *Librarian and Assistant Librarian in Mizoram University (A Central Unversity)* *i) Name of Post: Librarian* Pay Scale: (PB-4) Rs 37,400 – 67,000 + AGP Rs 10,000 No. of Post: 1 (UR) *ii): Name of Post : Assistant Librarian * Pay Scale: (PB-3) Rs 15,600 – 39,100 + AGP Rs 6,000 No. of Post: 1 (UR) *For more details* http://www.mzu.edu.in/advt%2020.01.2012.html 2. *Library Assistants* jobs at *Gauhati High Court* in Guwahati *Location:* Guwahati Last Date: 18 February 2012 No. of Positions: 02 Pay Scale: (PB-2) Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs.3000/- *Age limit :* 18-38 Years Eligibility Conditions: Graduate with degree or diploma in Library Science from a recognized University having proficiency in the use of computer. Preference will be given to a law graduate. For more details: http://ghconline.nic.in/Recruitment/Notification-11-01-2012-Adv.doc *Application Form :* http://ghconline.nic.in/Recruitment/Notification-11-01-2012-ApplnForm.doc -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Information Professional National Library, Kolkata MOB. NO. - 08820604794 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Thanks
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

--- On Tue, 24/1/12, Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla <rvsn1234(a)hotmail.com> wrote: From: Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla <rvsn1234(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Thanks Date: Tuesday, 24 January, 2012, 5:55 Dear Professional friends I am retiring from Andhra University service as a faculty on 31-01-2012. In this context I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to all my professional friends for their encouragement, appreciations, extending cooperation, support and help. I feel GOD almighty has given me more than what I deserve….good career, loving students, affectionate professional friends. My sincere prostrates to HIM!! There is a long list of professors and librarians who made me what I am today. I am not mentioning their names for obvious reasons. I would like to express my deep sense of gratitude to all my beloved professional gurus’. I am indebted a lot to my students and scholars who made me a teacher! It is great pleasure to be a teacher! I owe a lot to the departments who have invited me as a resource person that gave an opportunity to keep abreast of the current developments; this support made my stay in career enjoyable. I am grateful for the young professional friends for helping me to learn and practice the technological advances…especially the software. I would like to take retirement from all professional activities except for focused research on developing e-learning package for digital libraries course. It was a wonderful experience working with you all. I am going with a lot of good memories which will be long cherished. I miss you all till the time we meet again :)) Bidding a farewell to you all Thanks, regards and affections Varalakshmi -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information and Media Literacy (IML) Curriculum for Kendriya Vidyalaya Libraries
by faisal sl 24 Jan '12

24 Jan '12

Dear Professionals, Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has constituted a high level Committee to revamp its school library systems spread all over the country (consisting of more than 1000 schools) as per the needs of 21st century learners. The Committee has proposed an Information and Media Literacy (IML) Curriculum as part of the new Library Policy along with so many other changes. The IML curriculums implemented in schools in other countries are under study to develop a basic document. Your comments, suggestions and ideas are welcomed. Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 & Moderator, KV Librarians' Network (http://kvlibrarians.grou.ps/) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FW: [IFLA-L] Second Call for papers-SILF 2012 (Smart City & Library Service, July 17~19, Shanghai Library)
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

From: IAN JOHNSON (0616285) <i.m.johnson(a)rgu.ac.uk> Subject: FW: [IFLA-L] Second Call for papers-SILF 2012 (Smart City & Library Service, July 17~19, Shanghai Library) To: Date: Monday, 23 January, 2012, 22:18 The 6th Shanghai International Library Forum (SILF 2012) 2nd Call for Papers Smart City & Library Service http://www.libnet.sh.cn/silf2012 July 17th~19th, 2012 Organisation: Shanghai Library Venue: No. 1555 Huaihai (M) Rd., Shanghai, 200031, China Second Call for Papers and Participation The biennial Shanghai International Library Forum (SILF) will hold its sixth gathering from July 17th to 19th, 2012 in Shanghai. Devised to maximize libraries’ functions of distributing knowledge, underpinning social and economic development and promoting human civilization, the SILF offers an opportunity for scholarly communication and professional cooperation among libraries and information institutions in the world. Every two years hundreds of librarians, information scientists and other stakeholders from around the world meet together to propose new ideas and recount success stories. The SILF 2012 will take place in conjunction with the celebration of the 60th birthday of the Shanghai Library. Mrs. Ingrid Parent[a1] , the IFLA President, will address the conference as a keynoter. Theme & Topics The theme of SILF 2012 is “Smart City & Library Service”. This forum, centering on the latest progress, practical experience and future trends related to the theme, will cover keynote speeches, plenary sessions and individual symposia. The forum encourages dialogues in the following contexts: 1. Library as an Infrastructure for Research and Learning 2. Coming of the New Integrated Library System: Supporting Cloud Computing and Mobile Services 3. Enabling Librarians to Proliferate Digital Reading and Preserve Digital Memories 4. Management and Performance Evaluation of a Hybrid Library 5. Library Technical Service with Semantic Technologies 6. The Core Values and Competitiveness of the Physical Library in an Omni-media Age Submission Guidelines Papers to be submitted must be the original work of the author(s) and shall never be published or included in any other proceedings. All papers will be peer-reviewed by the Program Committee. Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings available for the forum. *Abstracts of papers offered for presentation at SILF 2012 will also be considered by the Editors of Libri: international journal of libraries and information services,[a2] and authors of papers on suitable topics will be invited to submit their papers or a revised version for consideration for publication in the journal. Please refer to details of the submission format[a3] . Important Dates l February 15th, 2012: deadline for submission of abstract l April 20th, 2012: deadline for submission of full paper Contacts Mr. CHEN Xuyan (International Cooperation Division, Shanghai Library) Ms. REN Xiapei (Library and Information Sciences Research Institute, Shanghai Library) Tel: +86 21 6445 4500 Fax: +86 21 6445 5006 Email: silf2012(a)libnet.sh.cn Robert Gordon University is the best modern university in the UK (The Times Good University Guide 2011) Robert Gordon University, a Scottish charity registered under charity number SC 013781. This e-mail and any attachment is for authorised use by the intended recipient(s) only. It may contain proprietary material, confidential information and/or be subject to legal privilege. It should not be copied, disclosed to, retained or used by, any other party. If you are not an intended recipient then please promptly delete this e-mail and any attachment and all copies and inform the sender. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Robert Gordon University. Thank you. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA launches Blog on LIS
by faisal sl 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Dear All, Kerala Library Association (KLA) has launched a Blog as a part of its initiatives to reach out a wider reader group. The KLA Weblog (http://klaweblog.wordpress.com) aims at showcasing our activities and project issues of contemporary relevance through live reports, images and RSS feeds. It will feature posts written by Guest Authors on different topics on LIS and serve as a platform for productive discussions. The blog is integrated with KLA's facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kerala-Library-Association-KLA/262073017158007) and Twitter channel (http://twitter.com/klaconnect) You can follow this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email also. Kindly do visit the Blog at http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/. You are also welcome to become a "follower" on Twitter and express your"Likes" (and “dislikes” too) on the Facebook page. Our ultimate aim is to enhance professionalism with more vibrant and value-added programmes by effectively utilizing the tremendous potential of the NewGen Communication Systems. Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association (KLA) Moderator, KV Librarians' Network Ph.919447699724 -- 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] UGC-NET: Necessary Changes and Amendments
by Vimal Kumar 23 Jan '12

23 Jan '12

Dear Seena, Very few teaching positions available for Library Science candidates. Conveying interpreting idea in simple manner is a different skill, it has no relation with skill in writing descriptive answers. After qualifying UGC NET candidates do not automatically get teaching skills. I know many library professionals who are acting as good resource persons. They have not acquired UGC NET, but they successfully convey ideas in training programmes. I know many library professionals holding UGC NET with poor professional skills. But many good professionals holding NET in our field. I observed that, two type of groups among library professionals in every academic libraries especially university libraries; NET holders and MLISc holders. NET holders observes others as degraded people. Whenever result of UGC NET announced, winners join with the elite group of NET holders. War between these two groups are very common in every university libraries. Growth of library is freeze or stopped due to group war. It create bad image among academic communities. If library professionals lack teaching skills, inclusion of teaching skills paper in MLISc course is a good idea, All universities in India follows the prescribed syllabus from UGC for MLISc programme. It says that, main aim of UGC NET is quality maintenance. Library Science teachers are UGC NET holders. If they failed to inculcate quality among MLISc students, it means UGC NET examination is a failure. If so, what is the relevance of UGC NET examination? UGC NET is a conventional test, it act as a barrier in front of library science students and working professionals. NET examination is a source of revenue for UGC. Publishers of guide books are also harvesting good profit during examination time. Regards -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Opportunities in Kerala
by Ratheesh K 22 Jan '12

22 Jan '12

Dear Friends, I feel envy to my colleagues who have UGC NET in Library & Inf. Science in Maharashtra (now they have teaching status with an opportunity to become the Principal of the College....wonderful....). In case of Kerala there is no direct openings for UGC NET holders in government institutions-only promotion, if there is no qualified hand in the lower carder either the post kept vacant...! or it will be given to a non qualified hand.... ! Kindly invite your opinion in the issue.... With warm regards Ratheesh.K M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,M.Phil. Professional Assistant Grade I University Library CUSAT, Kochi-22,Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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