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Regarding AICTE mandatory rule to subscribe to INDEST resources
by Ragaavendra R 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear Nagaraja, you have rightly raised your concern and hope any committed professional association(s) might come forward to address this issue by alerting AICTE ignorance/negligence in preparing handbook. Would you be interested in picking legal option to address this issue will support(personally)you certainly. With regards, Raghavendra R Dear professionals AICTE has made a mandatory rule to subscribe INDEST resources and annual addition of books. It is very interesting that AICTE has given formula and format regarding how many faculties are required and what are their essential educational qualification required to occupy the post in engineering colleges. But there is no single word regarding Librarian or library staff is mentioned in the Hand Book 2012-13. This means that institutions can run the library without Librarian and the qualified staff even though they have the collection and e-resources as per the norms. AICTE is making mandatory rule/norms like library should subscribe to six INDEST resources and every year library should add 250 books for each branch etc. If an institution subscribes and adds as per the norms of AICTE, how can users get the good quality service without the qualified and sufficient number of Library staff? If AICTE is not taking any interest, then why private colleges will take steps to improve th! e Library systems and services. In India, AICTE is the only apex body to regulate and control the activities of Technical Education. So, I appeal to the AICTE Library Advisory committee members to take suitable steps and fix certain norms for Library staff, depending on total collection and the services they provide. A.Nagaraja Librarian Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Bangalore -560090 The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JoVE finds place in ZEE NEWS
by Pavan Bellamkonda 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Hello Indian Librarians! We are excited to inform everyone that that the Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE), the* first-ever scientific video journal* has been featured in ZEE news. http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/jellyfish-can-influence-ocean-temper… <http://zeenews.india.com/news/eco-news/jellyfish-can-influence-ocean-temper…> Here is the link to the featured video article, free to access for everybody: http://www.jove.com/video/2615 The video article demonstrates how jellyfish can influence global climate. The video article, like hundreds in JoVE, is peer-reviewed. A video article is the most effective way to communicate science, not only to students and fellow researchers, but also to non-scientists. We are sure unique articles like these can expedite the students' learning process and would greatly aid scientists and teachers. Please visit our website and browse through some of our free video articles. Please kindly pass on the word about the long over-due innovation in scientific publishing, called JoVE . Cheers! Pavan Bellamkonda Account Manager (India) Journal of Visualized Experiments ph: 09296453743 email: pavan.b(a)jove.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need clarification about E-Jouranal pricing
by silent listener 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Sir, As AICTE mandated six e-journal packages for affiliated AICTE institutes, the price list for each package in the prescribed Handbook (Appendix 10) is different from the cost of each package in the INDEST-AICTE consortium.That is the rate is higher in the consortium. Which price should we pay for the package.And what is the difference between IEEE ASPP package and IEL Online of INDEST. Kindly give your feedback if any. Joseph zacharia -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by shivaram gowda 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear members I am in need of the following article. Can someone who has access to the publication, please send a copy of it to me Details of the article: Dzisah, J. – Etzkowitz, H. [2008]: Triple Helix Circulation: the Heart of Innovation and Development. International Journal of Technology Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 7, No 2, pp. 101-115. Many thanks for your attention with warm regards Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Research Papers for the UGC Sponsered National Seminar at Mysore
by JSS Conf 2011 04 Nov '11

04 Nov '11

Dear Professional Friends, JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science, Mysore in collaboration with Mysore Librarians and Information Scienctists Association (MyLISA), Mysore is organizing UGC Sponsored 2-Day National Conference on *'Managing College Libraries: Issues and Trends'* on *December 16 & 17, 2011. * The organizing committee invites research papers pertaining to the theme of the conference. For more information about the Conference, please visit conference site - http://www.sdmimd.ac.in/jssconf2011 *Conference Dates* December 16 & 17, 2011 (Friday and Saturday) *For Paper Submission* Last Date for Full Paper submission: before November 20, 2011 Contact Person: Mr. M.C. Siddalingaswamy,Organizing Secretary, Mobile: +91 9900335780 ; Email: jssconference2011(a)gmail.com ---------------------------------- With Regards, *JSS Conference 2011* JSS College of Arts, Commerce & Science Ooty Road, Mysore – 570 025 Website: www.sdmimd.ac.in/jssconf2011 ------------------------------------------------------------ *M.C. Siddalingaswamy * Organizing Secretary Mobile: +91 9900335780 ; Email: mcsiddalingaswamy(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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Inform the release of version 3.0.3 Update 2.
by shivu Komalapura 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

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Amazon launches the Kindle Owners’ Lending Library
by jasim s 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

for more details ,click the link http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/amazon-launches-the-kindle-owners-lendi… Jasimudeen.s MG University Library -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* * * *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Forwarding J-Gate newsletter to LIS Forum
by ratnakar＠informindia.co.in 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear Moderator: I request you nto kindly circulate the following among the lis-forum members. Thanking you, With best wishes A. Ratnakar New Delhi 9891390300 ______________________________ Dear LIS Forum members, I am happy to forward the November issue of J-Gate Newsletter, covering feature articles on ‘Open J-Gate vs. DOAJ’ on the occasion of ‘Open Access Week’ Web Dewey 2.0 as latest tool for classifiers Serendipity value of information (editorial) Parametric and non-parametric tests (researchers’ corner) The issue also carries ‘news at J-Gate’ together with general news, changes in e-journals and upcoming conferences. Please visit: http://www.informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp Your views and suggestions are welcome. A.Rathnakar Informatics India Ltd New Delhi 9891390300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CONFERENCE on "Academic Libraries in Electronic Era (ALEE2012) : Electronic Resource Development and Access"
by Ajay Kamble 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear all, SNDT Women’s University Library is organising STATE LEVEL CONFERENCE on "Academic Libraries in Electronic Era (ALEE2012) : Electronic Resource Development and Access" on 17th and 18th January 2012 at SNDT Women’s University Library, Churchgate, Mumbai 400 020. *IMPORTANT DATES:* Paper and Abstract Submission : 30th November 2011 Conference : 17th and 18th January 2012 Acceptance Notification : 12th December 2011 Registration Deadline : 30th December 2011 Sub-themes of the conference *Scholarly Communication Processes in academic Libraries* - E-Library Resources in electronic environment - Open Access E-Resources - Digital Preservation, Digitization projects *E- Resources : Collection Development: Technology, Infrastructure, Policies * - Resource Acquisition and Consortia formulation - Institutional Repositories, electronic theses and dissertations *Library Services in electronic environment: Best practices, innovations, eco-friendly Libraries* - Information Literacy - University–College Libraries : Linkages and alliances for e resource management - Use of Social media in academic libraries, web 2.0 tools and their use in academic libraries * Usage and User Studies* - Usage and statistics of e-resources - Copyright and IPR issues - Marketing and Promotion of E Resources *Call for Papers* : Original contributions based on applications / research / surveys / practices related to the theme are invited for presentations and poster presentations. All papers should be submitted through email only. Email address to send the papers is alee(a)gmail.com Guidelines for the Contributors: All papers will be evaluated by a team of experts. Each contributor is required/requested to submit double spaced copy of the full paper (Not exceeding 2000 words –through e mail) and an abstract (Not exceeding200 words) in MS WORD (2007)format in English in Times New Roman. Contributors are requested to use 12 type font in A4 size set up with one inch margin all around for consistency. References should be given in APA format. Final paper submission must accompany a certificate by the author(s) that the paper is an original piece of work and has neither been published * * *REGISTRATION FEE: * Rs.1200/- will include • Conference kit • CD of papers submitted • Conference Lunch & High Tea For students and retired librarians : Fee Rs. 800/- It will not be possible to provide accommodation of any type. But accommodation may be chosen from a wide range of hotels/hostels the details of which will be provided with the intimation of acceptance of paper. * * *TIME:*10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. VENUE: S.N.D.T. Women’s University, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020 *For further information, please contact * *Dr. Sushama Powdwal, * *Organizing Secretary* *University Librarian & Head,* *SHPT School of Library Science* *SNDT Women’s University, * *1,Nathibai Thakersey Road,* *Mumbai 400 020* *Tel. 22085439 , (M) 9223450056* * 22072792* * Email sushama_juhu(a)rediffmail.com* * spowdwal(a)gmail.com* -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg: Subscription of E-journal
by ksgimahesh 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear Professionals, With reference to the above subject We want subscribe *ASTM DIGITAL LIBRARY ONLINE VERSION to our library*. Can any one give me the contact details of the publisher. -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh. Y Assistant Librarian, K.S.School of Engineering & Management, K.S.Group of Institutions, Bangalore-62. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Anna centenary library will be reconstructed into a hospital
by mithun raj 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear collegeues, Read the following thread and COMMENTS FROM READERS in Times of India- http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chennai/Another-dream-project-of-Ka… Jayalalitha is planning to convert the biggest library in South Asia to a children's hospital. Leaving aside the politics, it is heartening to learn the general public's love for libraries from the comment's section. Most of the people commented aganist such a move. -- Mithun Raj M. Scientific Assistant (Library) Indian Statistical Institute, Chennai Centre Library SETS Building, MGR Knowledge City, CIT Campus Taramani, Chennai- 683110 Mobile: +919379916419 Alt id: librarian.isic(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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Regarding AICTE mandatory rule to subscribe to INDEST resources
by nag naga raja 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear professionals AICTE has made a mandatory rule to subscribe INDEST resources and annual addition of books. It is very interesting that AICTE has given formula and format regarding how many faculties are required and what are their essential educational qualification required to occupy the post in engineering colleges. But there is no single word regarding Librarian or library staff is mentioned in the Hand Book 2012-13. This means that institutions can run the library without Librarian and the qualified staff even though they have the collection and e-resources as per the norms. AICTE is making mandatory rule/norms like library should subscribe to six INDEST resources and every year library should add 250 books for each branch etc. If an institution subscribes and adds as per the norms of AICTE, how can users get the good quality service without the qualified and sufficient number of Library staff? If AICTE is not taking any interest, then why private colleges will take steps to improve th! e Library systems and services. In India, AICTE is the only apex body to regulate and control the activities of Technical Education. So, I appeal to the AICTE Library Advisory committee members to take suitable steps and fix certain norms for Library staff, depending on total collection and the services they provide. A.Nagaraja Librarian Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Bangalore -560090 NAGARAJA.A -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Greetings from NewGenLib Open Source.
by shivu Komalapura 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Greetings from NewGenLib Open Source. We have answered some "Frequently asked questions" for you regarding the NewGenLib Adaptation Program ( http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram) Q: Is this software really free? Will there be any hidden costs in using the software in the future? A: NewGenLib is open source under GNU GPL. It is not just free it more than that. Its freedom. You can use the software and also re-distribute it with out any restrictions. There is no restriction on number of users or number of records or anything else. Its HONESTLY free. Q: Is the software complete and comprehensive in terms of functionality and features? A: NewGenLib comprehensively covers all the aspects of Library automation. Its functional modules are Acquisitions, Serials Management, Technical Processing(Cataloguing), Circulation, Web OPAC and Reports. In fact if you compare NewGenLib with all other similar open source software and many commercial software it is more sophisticated both in terms of functionality and technology. Q: Is the software stable? A: NewGenLib is in the market from the year 2004. It is used as a primary ILS(Integrated Library System) in many libraries across the globe. It is highly stable and is becoming more robust every day Q: In the future, What should I do if I find bugs in the software? A: Our bugs database is on-line at http://code.google.com/p/newgenlib/issues/list . Register bugs online and track them. Critical bugs are resolved in less than 48-hours (Working days) and hosted at Nightly builds Q: In the future, What should I do if I have new requirements that must be incorporated in the software? A: NewGenLib development team is doing that hard work for you. We are in continuous interaction with the community (Which includes you) to understand the latest requirements for a library. We are developing and incorporating the new features for you. You can suggest and get new features developed for your library. It is our responsibility and duty to keep the NewGenLib in tune with your requirements. Q: I will be using NewGenLib for my organization's library. What should I do if the software crashes? My work will come to a immediate halt. Who will help me out? A: NewGenLib offers "Emergency services". These services help librarians during critical times and panic times to restore the system with out data loss. We request libraries to take backup at regular intervals. NewGenLib does not charge for this one-to-one emergency service. Just give us a message at http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/content/do-you-need-urgent-help-newgenlib… Q: In the future, What should I do if I want to change the software? A: You can export your whole catalog data into MARC Communication format. This you can import into any other software. Isn't it freedom? If we did not answer any of your concerns please do write to us ( info(a)verussolutions.biz) Looking forward to hear from you. Wishing you a happy library management. Warm regards NewGenLib Open Source Team To unsubscribe from this newsletter, click the link below: http://pub8.bravenet.com/elist/add.php?action=leave&usernum=606868682&email… -- Sincerely K. N Shivakumaraswamy, MLISc,. MPhil., (PhD) Librarian & Head B G S Institute of Technology B G Nagara Contact Number- 9482114199 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Enquiry - Rasa Raja Tharangini
by manoj kumar 03 Nov '11

03 Nov '11

Dear Library professionals, Kindly inform me the availability of the book titled 'Rasa Raja Tharangini' , published in sanskrit, in your library. (Unfortunately i don't have more biblio- details)The book is dealt with medicinal applications of Rasa(Mercury). If it is not available in your library, kindly suggest the possible ways to get the same. with regards *Manoj Kumar P.* Librarian Nehru Arts and Science College Kanhangad Kerala Ph: 09895266543 email: librariannasc(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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National Seminar on ELITE 2011
by Dept. of Library Science MVC 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

National Seminar on Emerging Library and Information TEchnologies-2011 (ELITE 2011) is organized by the Department of Library Science, Madras Veterinary College, Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, as a part of World Veterinary Year Celebrations-2011, to bring together Library and information science professionals, academician and educationist in the field of Library and Information Science and Knowledge Industry to create awareness about the recent developments on emerging technologies in the field of LIS by presenting papers, discussions, exchange of views and sharing of experiences on various issues related to emerging library and information technologies. *THEME: **E**MERGING **L**IBRARY AND **I**NFORMATION **TE** CHNOLOGIES* *SUB-THEMES* § Emerging Technological Innovations in library management and services § Library 2.0, Library 3.0, Web 2.0, Web 3.0 § Enhancing Access: Role of Cataloguing and Metadata § E-learning /Virtual Learning/ Resource-based learning, virtual and independent learning § Technology/Infrastructure/Policy Issues § Role of Social Networking Sites § e-Resources, Library Portals and Gateways § e-Journal Consortia, Resource sharing in the networked digital environment § Digital content management § Open Source Software, Open Access Journals, OAI § Scientometrics, Webometrics, Informetrics and Cybermetrics § Institutional Repositories, Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETDs) § Information Literacy Programmes, Semantic Web, Copyright and IPR issues § e-Publishing, Best practices in modern library services § Community Information Services / Public Libraries § Virtual Reference Service, Marketing Library Services and Products *Call for Papers* Papers on the theme and subthemes enumerated above or any other issue related with the broad theme of the Seminar based on research or practical experience in the field may be submitted for presentation at the Seminar. The contributor can include any other topic falling under the broad gamut of the main theme of Seminar. Case studies will also be accepted. All papers will go through a process of review by a panel of experts and accepted papers will be published in the *Seminar Proceedings with ISBN as per UGC Guidelines*. Only accepted papers will be allowed to be presented during the Seminar. Papers may also be accepted for poster presentation. The papers should not exceed 2500 words and it should contain an abstract of 200 words. The paper in Ms-Word format in A4 size single column and single line space may be sent to the *Organising Secretary, ELITE 2011* by email to *os.elite.2011(a)gmail.com* and *hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in* *on or before 15.11.2011*. *Participants* Library and information science professionals, academicians and researchers in the field of Library and Information Science and Knowledge Industry, Library administrators, policy makers and others interested in the field of Library and Information Technologies.** *Registration* *LIS Professionals* *Non-Residential* *Rs. 1,000/-* *Research Scholars / Students / Retired Staff* *Non-Residential* *Rs. 750/-* *Accommodation (Limited)* *Contact the Organising Secretary* * * *Important Dates* *Submission of full papers with Registration Fee November 15, 2011* *Notification to authors November 21, 2011* *Camera ready paper November 30, 2011* *Conference dates December 09-10, 2011* All LIS professionals are requested to make use of this National Seminar to meet their peers and also to present their papers. A Hearty Welcome to all LIS professionals from the Organizing Committee of ELITE 2011. With regards, -- Dr.G.Rathinasabapathy, Ph.D. Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on ELITE 2011 Department of Library Science Madras Veterinary College Tamil Nadu Veterinary and Animal Sciences University Chennai - 600 007 Tel.: (044) 25381506 Ext.278, 25388997 Tel/Fax: (044) 25388997 email: hodlibmvc(a)tanuvas.org.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Vacancy of Asst.Librarian at Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies, Hyderabad
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

From: Lakshmi, L.V. <zvlakshmi(a)yahoo.co.in> Subject: Vacancy of Asst.Librarian at Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies, Hyderabad To: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao" <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wednesday, 2 November, 2011, 14:31 Respected Sir/ Moderator of nmlis group, Please post the following message to nmlis group. Thanks and regardsL.V.LakshmiLibrarianAnveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies,Hyderabad. ******************************************************************************************************** Dear professionals, Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies is looking for a Library professional. Qualification and experience: (i). Master degree/ equivalent Diploma in Library and Information Science of a recognised University/ Institute.(ii) one year experience in a reputed Institute/ University Library.(iii) Must have knowledge of computer applications in Library environment If anybody interested ,can mail resumes to Ms.Lakshmi on : anveshilib(a)gmail.com Anveshi Research Centre for Women's studies was founded in 1985 by a small group of women activists, many of whom academics and professionals, that is committed to research, critical reflection and activism that meets the demands of our historical moment. Drawing on our legacy of feminist theory and intervention,Anveshi works at an interdisciplinary location drawing scholars and activists from many fields. The Centre is located in Hyderabad, India. Librarian,Anveshi Research Centre for Women's Studies,D.D.Colony, Baghamberpet,Hyderabad, 500013 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested
by YASHWANT G KANADE 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Members Could you please arrange to send us the soft copy of the following article? Evaluation of the effects of different extraction methods for main volatile compounds from Bambusa textilis leaves Authors: Galhiane, M.S.; Rissato, S.R.; Dos Reis Pereira, M.A.; De Almeida, M.V.; Da Silva, L.C. Source: Journal of Bamboo and Rattan, Volume 4, Number 3, 2005 , pp. 243-250(8) Publisher: VSP, an imprint of Brill With Warm Regards -- YASHWANT G KANADE Centre for Ecological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BANGALORE - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Open Access Week 2011 Celebrated- Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., AMU
by zafar iqbal 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

International Open Access Week 2011 Celebrated “Departments should take initiatives to set up institutional repositories”- Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-charge Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University celebrated International Open Access Week 2011 by conducting a panel discussion on Open Access Movement on 31st Oct. 2011. International Open Access Week, the annual event celebrating the global movement towards Open Access (OA) to research and scholarship, kicked off for the fifth time on Monday, October 24. The panel discussion on Open Access on the auspicious of International Open Access Week was got off with recitation from the Holy Quran. Dr. Naushad Ali P.M, Programme Coordinator and Chairman of Department gave an introduction about the open access movement and its 5th celebration of International Open Access Week 2011. Prof. Shabahat Husain, Librarian-in-Charge, M.A Library, AMU inaugurated the panel discussion. During the inaugural speech Prof. Shabahat Husain insisted that all departments in the university should take initiative to congregate the publication of teachers and research scholars of the department and put it on institutional repository on open access mode. He appreciated the efforts made by the Department holding such a wonderful discussion on such a novel theme of the time. For the benefit of larger community, he also demanded to take efforts in the direction of creating repository of the publication of the whole academic staff of the University. He also mentioned the endeavor he had taken to download more than two lakhs e-books in Maulana Azad Library and to inform the faculty members of the University to utilize the opportunity during the e-book fair at free of cost. Before handing over the podium to the discussion, Programme Coordinator and Chairman of the Department Dr. Naushad Ali P.M proudly announced that the Department will soon release an Intuitional repository of publication of teachers of Aligarh Muslim University called “Knowledge Garden”. He further informed that the Department could download more than one hundred e-theses related to library and information field during the fair. The panel discussion aimed to provide a platform to discuss and share different aspects of open access and its issues and challenges in the present era. Dr. Sudharma Haridasan, Associate Professor, took the lead playing the role of moderator of the discussion. The panelists were Mr. Shibu K M, Mr. Mohamed Musthafa K, Mr. Jafar Iqbal, Mr. Sheikh Imran, Mr. Muzamil Mushtaq and Mrs. Shazia Khan of the Department of Library and Information Science. Coordinator Dr. Naushad Ali extended vote of thanks. The program brought to a close with refreshment arranged in the department. (Dr. Naushad Ali P.M) Chairman Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sc. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh-202002 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Centre for the Study of Culture and Society - Membership
by Pavithrabai M S 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear All, It is our privilege to inform you that some of the features of the Membership at the Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore. Our membership has been specially designed to support the researchers and teaching professional members. It gives them access to wide variety of books and online resources from our library. The library holds exhaustive collections around 14000 books, 577 VCDs, 424 DVDs, 502 VHSs, E- resources and subscribing online Database EPW, Sage publications Jstor and Questia. Library collection is continuously renewed based on user needs. Our library provides the document delivery services by mail or Courier. This is a paid Service. Membership Categories and Fee: Per day membership Rs.25/- Week membership Rs. 100/- Monthly membership Rs.300/- Annual membership Rs. 3000/- Fee can be paid by cash/cheque or demand draft in favor of Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore. Centre for the study of Culture and Society, Bangalore: http://www.cscsarchive.org:8081/MediaArchive/Library.nsf/%28docid%29/000000… Please feel free to contact me for clarifications on +91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 We look forward to a positive response in this regard. Regards Pavithrabai M S Librarian -- With Best Regards : Ms. Pavithrabai M S Librarian Centre For the Study Of Culture and Society No. 827, 29th Main Road, Poornaprajna HBCS Layout Uttarahalli, BANGALORE - 560 061 Tel ph No:91-80- 26730476/26730967/26730268 website:www.cscs.res.in Email: pavithrabai(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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What is Your Stand on Open Access
by Sridhar Gutam 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Greetings!!! Open Access Week Oct 24-30, 2011 had passed without much activity here in India... I have not seen many posts except two or there... did i miss them or what?? But concretely .... I have not heard anything from LIS professionals on Open Access... I am curious to know what is your stand on Open Access?? There is AALDI... Agricultural Librarians Association.... they have still reservations on Open Access... they say that they cannot make their journal open access... as they would loose revenue... please comment.. They have established Krishi Prabha... all thesis are scanned... no fulltext search facility... and only thru web browser you can read... not off-line readability.... But we have Vidhyanidhi and Shodhganga... I am surprised why LIS people could not support/educate the Krishi Prabha project people to work on lines of Vidhayanidhi/Shodhganaga?? Thanks & Regards Sridhar _________________________________________________________________________ Sridhar Gutam PhD, ARS, PG Dip Patent Laws (NALSAR), IP & Biotechnology (WIPO) Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) & Joint Secretary, ARSSF Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture (CISH) Rehmankhera, P.O.Kakori, Lucknow 227107, Uttar Pradesh, India Fax: +91-522-2841025, Phone: +91-522-2841022/23/24; Mobile:+91-9005760036 CISH http://www.cishlko.org ARSSF http://www.arssf.co.nr My site http://www.gutam.co.nr My Publications http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ My Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/gutam2000 My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gutamsridhar My LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/sridhargutam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need clarification about AEL
by silent listener 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Sir, As you know Access engineering library(AEL) is the E-Journal package from McGra Hill.In the INDEST-AICTE consortium list there is mentioned a term ''DEL''. I would like to knoe whether both DEL and AEL are the same (Mcgraw Hill).Kindly provide me with enough information. Thanking You JOSEPH ZACHARIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture Programme at DLISc., Bangalore University
by bramesha B 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

*BANGALORE * *UNIVERSITY* ***DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE* Sneha Bhavan, Jhanabharathi Campus, Bangalore – 560 056. * * * “SPECIAL LECTURE”* * * *ON* * * * “Capacity Building Skills for LIS Professionals in the Knowledge Environment”* * * * * *By* * * * * *Dr. B. Ramesh Babu* Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Madras, Chennai – 5 Date: 03.11.2011 Time: 12.30pm. * * * * * * *Venue:* *Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Hall* *Department of Library & Information Science* *Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus* *Bangalore – 560 056* "*All are Welcome"* * * *Chairman, Staff and Students * Dept. of Library and Information Science, BUB -- Dr. Ramesha Associate Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560 056 Phone: Mobile 09481246961 Office Direct :080 22961401 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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7th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2011): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Drupal
by shivaram gowda 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Members, NCSI-Net (http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees, and alumni, cordially invites you to the 7th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2011). This year’s seminar topic is, Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Drupal. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 7th Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar (2011): Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Drupal Date: November 12, 2011 (Second Saturday) Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: With the explosive growth of online resources, managing such resources has become a challenge for Information professionals. Well designed organization or library web portals / Gateway services helps in the efficient dissemination of online resources to the user community. Today’s online resources includes variety of authoritative web resources (free & priced), integrating the relevant and useful resources into a web portal facilitates in the effective and efficient dissemination of information to the end users. This can be achieved using either commercial or open source content management tools. Various open source CMS tools are available on the Internet. Drupal, Joomla, OpenCMS, and Wordpress are few such examples. In this seminar, some basic and useful features and functionalities of Drupal, one of the popular CMS tools will be featured. Drupal (http://www.drupal.org) is an open source, platform independent content management system (CMS). Its popular features include simple to install and use, modularity, customizable, multi-platform, multilingual, web 2.0 complaint, web based administration, powerful report generation functionality, well organized browse and search etc. Being a modular package, it facilitates in enabling / disabling the functionalities as per the needs of implementers. It has a strong and active user and developer community who provide the much needed support in using the package effectively. Self explanatory online and offline documentation are also available for the package and they are updated frequently. Drupal is being used in developing different genres of website like Education, Institutional, E-commerce, News, Multimedia etc., World wide, more than 6000 registered websites are using drupal in various languages. Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features and functionalities of the Drupal CMS as to how this Open Source Web application can be used to build Web Portals and provide Web-based information services. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of the various features of the Drupal CMS so that they can plan to make use of this CMS for their user Community Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience with the CMSs will serve as resource persons Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in developing Web portals and in providing web-based information services using a CMS Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 150. Fee covers software CD, Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Number of participants is restricted to 50 (Space constraint) and it will be on first-cum-first-served basis. Seminar Topics: 1. Introduction to Web Portals / Gateways & Overview of Drupal 2. Installation of Drupal on Windows Demo 3. Modules Configuration, Content Creation Functionality & CCK 4. Themes configuration, Site Configuration 5. Configuring Menus & Blocks, User management 6. Views, Report Generations & Backup 7. Multilingual Content 8. A Drupal based Case study 9. Career Advice Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/registration2011.html with warm regards NCSI-Net Coordinators Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding AICTE policy to subscribe INDEST resources.
by nag naga raja 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear Professionals AICTE has made a policy that all engineering colleges should subscribe at least 6 INDEST resources. As a librarian I welcome this decision. But the main criteria used for selecting the journals for any consortia are1.Cost 2.Relevancy and 3.Usage of e-journals. But many studies reveal that the use of e-journals by PG students is more than UG students. Then why should a college having only UG courses should pay the same subscription amount prescribed for PG and research institutions. So AICTE/INDEST should reduce the subscription rates of electronic resources especially for the colleges offering UG courses. This is much more needed for all engineering colleges offering only UG courses.This is my personal opinion. A.Nagaraja Librarian Sri Krishna Institute of Technology Bangalore-560090 NAGARAJA.A -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Clearance
by Library.Mum＠dasturco.in 02 Nov '11

02 Nov '11

Dear friend Bhakti Gole, As per our procedure we are giving Clearance Certificate to our member when he retire or leave the job because we have a technical library like special for engineers only. If the member lost any documents, the library can charge a such amount for the member to replace the same copy. If librarian unable to replace the lost copy for any reason, he would inform to higher authority with witting letter and then the subject closed. Thanking you, Regards, Gajanan Jadhav Librarian M.N. Dastur & Co. P. Ltd. Engineering Centre, Mumbai - 400 004 Mob - 9967641170 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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