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Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Badan Barman 13 Jul '09

13 Jul '09

Respected forum members, Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can help me in this regard. The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to contact me immediately. *Library Management Software Packages* *(Evergreen, Koha and **NewGenLib)* *Installation of Evergreen:* *Customization of Evergreen:* *Use of Evergreen:* * * *Installation of Koha:* *Customization of Koha:* *Use of Koha:* *Installation of NewGenLib:* *Customization of NewGenLib:* *Use of NewGenLib:* *Digital **Library Software Packages* *(Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)* *Installation of Dspace:* *Customization of Dspace:* *Use of Dspace:* * * *Installation of GSDL:* *Customization of GSDL:* *Use of GSDL:* * * *Installation of EPrints:* *Customization of EPrints:* *Use of EPrints:* * * * * *Content Management System* *(MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal)* * * *Installation of MediaWiki:* *Customization of MediaWiki:* *Use of MediaWiki:* * * * * *Installation of Joomla:* *Customization of Joomla:* *Use of Joomla:* * * * * *Installation of Drupal:* *Customization of Drupal:* *Use of Drupal:* * * * * *Learning Management System* *(Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)* *Installation of Moodle:* *Customization of Moodle:* *Use of Moodle:* * * * * *Installation of ATutor:* *Customization of ATutor:* *Use of ATutor:* * * *Installation of Claroline:* *Customization of Claroline:* *Use of Claroline:* Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Badan Barman 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Sir,You are very right that the librarians will use only a particular software package from each category. But they need to be trained at lest two or three from each category.. It will gives you two way benefit. a) Firstly, the implementer can choose or they have choices to choose at least from two or three. b) If the growth and development of a particular software stops (in case of OSS it is very frequent) they can shift over to others.. We have a plan to change our syllabus in every three years.. we have to cope with the subjects not to be tried to escape from it.. This course will be both for librarians and teachers of LIS. Lastly, I am always inspiring from your comments.. it gives a new wing to my thought.. thanks a lot. Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org On Fri, Jul 10, 2009 at 3:42 PM, Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com>wrote: > helo > > i wnt to express my doubts abt this course. do u wnt to make librarians or > teachers? if it is teacher he may be interested to know many software, so > tht he can teach. but a librarian applies only one software for automation > or one software for digital library and so on. the use of such software can > be learnt in 2 weeks. then wht the librarians will do by learning use of > many softwares. these softwares do get updated, and without using is it > possible to keep track of updates? > newer and newer sofwares are coming at fast rate? hw long u will update ur > syllabus. there are problems with OSS too. In India we donot hav usergroups > to sort out the problems,. we have seen till today professional frnds do not > know wht is CDS/ISIS, and they think it is Library management software? many > schools teach the same till now. we need to replace the CDS/ISIS with one of > the best OSS and make the student a master so tht he can use it and also > keep track of the developments. > > i think tht this program is not advisable, ad i am surprised with the idea. > there are many library professionals at every corner of this country, who > can teach KOHA, D Space, Green stone etc. butmake the program much more > useful and let the students do not get taken for a ride. > all the best for the [proposed program > with best wishes > > Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, > UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, > Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) > President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) > +91-9246547599 (Mobile) > e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com *OR* naglaxman(a)gmail.com > > > > --- On *Fri, 10/7/09, V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com>* wrote: > > > From: V Senthil <senthildrdo(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open > Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) > To: "Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> > Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Date: Friday, 10 July, 2009, 11:07 AM > > > Dear Shri Badan Barman, > There are LIS professionals like Dr ARD Prasad from DRTC and NCSI, IISc, > Bangalore faculties will guide you on OSS. Dr Shalini Urs from Mysore > University, Shri Shashi Nath from DMRL (DRDO) are also experts in this > field. You may directly contact them. > > But I am wondering how the course will be conducted without any faculties > having knowledge in this field since you are also new to the filed. I do not > think so every time the experts will be called for conducting the classes. > As of my knowledge both NCSI and DRTC are teaching these same syllabus in > their courses. > > More inputs may expects from the professionals. > > Regards, > > V Senthil > > On Thu, Jul 9, 2009 at 1:55 PM, Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com<http://mc/compose?to=badanbarman@gmail.com> > > wrote: > >> Respected forum members, >> >> Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post >> Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library >> (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be >> the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject >> so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help >> me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I >> should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can >> help me in this regard. >> >> The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I >> request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to >> contact me immediately. >> >> >> >> *Library Management Software Packages* >> >> *(Evergreen, Koha and **NewGenLib)* >> >> >> >> *Installation of Evergreen:* >> >> *Customization of Evergreen:* >> >> *Use of Evergreen:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Koha:* >> >> *Customization of Koha:* >> >> *Use of Koha:* >> >> >> >> *Installation of NewGenLib:* >> >> *Customization of NewGenLib:* >> >> *Use of NewGenLib:* >> >> >> >> >> >> *Digital **Library Software Packages* >> >> *(Dspace, GSDL, EPrints)* >> >> *Installation of Dspace:* >> >> *Customization of Dspace:* >> >> *Use of Dspace:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of GSDL:* >> >> *Customization of GSDL:* >> >> *Use of GSDL:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of EPrints:* >> >> *Customization of EPrints:* >> >> *Use of EPrints:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Content Management System* >> >> *(MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal)* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of MediaWiki:* >> >> *Customization of MediaWiki:* >> >> *Use of MediaWiki:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Joomla:* >> >> *Customization of Joomla:* >> >> *Use of Joomla:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Drupal:* >> >> *Customization of Drupal:* >> >> *Use of Drupal:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Learning Management System* >> >> *(Moodle, ATutor, Claroline)* >> >> *Installation of Moodle:* >> >> *Customization of Moodle:* >> >> *Use of Moodle:* >> >> * * >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of ATutor:* >> >> *Customization of ATutor:* >> >> *Use of ATutor:* >> >> * * >> >> *Installation of Claroline:* >> >> *Customization of Claroline:* >> >> *Use of Claroline:* >> >> Thanking you >> Yours faithfully >> (Sri Badan Barman) >> Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique >> State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, >> Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: >> www.kkhsou.org >> >> * > -- > V Senthil > Scientist > Head, Defence Science Library > DESIDOC, DRDO > Metcalfe House, Delhi - 54 > mail: senthildrdo(a)gmail.com <http://mc/compose?to=senthildrdo@gmail.com>, > senthil(a)desidoc.drdo.in <http://mc/compose?to=senthil@desidoc.drdo.in> > Ph: 011-23902504 > * > * > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and is > believed to be clean* > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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new society
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

dear friends earlier I have requested to give name for a Society to be formed for the cause of library profession. many professionals did send the names. thanks to them we hav got one of the suggestion is as follows. KNOWLEDGE CONNECT for empowerment please advise whether it is ok or not. luking forward for ur advise and suggestion. Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(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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Fwd: On LIS Links: UGC Regulations on minimum qualifications required for the appointment and Career Advancement of Teachers in Universities and Institutions affiliated to it (3rd amendment), Regulations 2009.
by Badan Barman 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Respected forum members, Here is the new amendment regarding the validity of NET/SLET/PhD for appointment as lecturers in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. This will comes into force from the date of its publication in the Gazette of India. “NET/SLET shall remain the minimum eligibility condition for recruitment and appointment of lecturers in Universities / Colleges / Institutions. Provided, however, that candidate, who are or have been awarded PhD. degree in compliance of the “University Grant Commission (minimum standards and procedure for award of Ph.D Degree), Regulation 2009, shall be exempt from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities / Colleges / Institutions.” Note: for details, please refer http://lislinks.ning.com/profiles/blogs/ugc-regulations-on-minimum With regards, Badan Barman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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With Regards to LIS Professional
by kaushik parmar 12 Jul '09

12 Jul '09

Dear All LIS Professional My self Kaushik Parmar I am Gujarat Vidyapith student passed MLISc in 2007 and than taken training at Indias most prestigious Institute DAIICT, Gandhinagar for 1.5 years, At present I am in Kendriya Vidyalaya, Bellary, Karnataka just passed KV exam and interview and seleted as a Librarian in this Indias big organization under ministry of HRD. I want to know that to make school librariy automated what i shoud do with less expenses? also i want to prepare for UGC NET EXAM For that purpose how can i prepare for that? Thanks and Regards Kaushik Parmar Librarian (M.com, MLISc, GSLET) KV, Bellary Karnataka Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nominations are sought for UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication
by Puna Das 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Nominations are sought for UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication 09-07-2009 (Paris) UNESCO has launched a call for nominations for the 2009 UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication. Potential submitters are invited to propose nominations in consultation with the National Commissions for UNESCO or with relevant non-governmental organizations maintaining consultative relations with UNESCO. The deadline for submitting nominations is 30 October 2009. Established in 1985, the UNESCO-IPDC Prize for Rural Communication aims to reward a pioneering activity which contributes to improving communication in rural communities, in particular in developing countries. Awarded on a biennial basis, it consists of a sum of US$ 20,000 and a diploma. The last recipient of the Prize was the Indian daily newspaper Malayala Manorama, which was selected for its imaginative communication campaign aimed at raising awareness among the people of Kerala on the importance of water conservation as a solution to the problem of droughts in the region. The Prize will be awarded for the eleventh time during the 27th session of the Intergovernmental Council of the International Programme for the Development of Communication (IPDC), which will take place at UNESCO Headquarters in Paris from 24 to 26 March 2010. Nominations should include a description of the candidate's background and achievements, a summary of the work, publications and other supporting documents of major importance; a description of the candidate's contribution to the Prize's objectives; and recommendations from the National Commissions for UNESCO or the NGOs enjoying a consultative status with UNESCO. For further details on how to submit a nomination, please click here (PDF): http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/files/28926/12469548793Rural_prize_call_for_… Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=28941&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for research article
by sbmjce library 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Dear Professionals, KIndly provide me following research article & oblige Title : The Influence of rheological properties of mineral oil in the stick-slip phenomena. Author: Andrei Tudor Journal: Lubrication Science Vol.3, Issue No.4, March 2006, pages 203-221 With Warm Regards, H.N.Manjunath Librarian S B M Jain College of Engineering Jakkasandra Post Kanakapura Taluk Ramanagaram District PIN-562112 Get your new Email address! Grab the Email name you've always wanted before someone else does! http://mail.promotions.yahoo.com/newdomains/aa/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE Training position in India
by Sushma Shekher 11 Jul '09

11 Jul '09

Dear library professionals, There is challenging opening for librarians in IEEE India, Details are given below: *IEEE Client Services and University Partnership Program Manager for India* * * *Position located in India* * * *Job Functions* - Develop and implement programs and events that build customer relationships and drive IEEE usage and awareness for user communities, including librarians, engineers, researchers, students and faculty - Train librarians, end-users, regional sales staff and dealers in effective use of IEEE electronic information products through on-site visits, phone support, email support, and internet conferencing - Support initiatives and information needs of one or more IEEE Student Branches selected to participate in the University Partnership program.tobuild brand awareness and loyalty - Travel nationally as needed, for conferences, customer visits, training and awareness events. - Provide customer feedback on product content and functionality to be incorporated into the product development improvement process. - Plan events with IEEE staff - Support IEEE Membership marketing as needed - Participate in the creation of promotional and training materials for electronic information products, as needed - Prepare weekly call reports to document activity. * * *Knowledge*: - A bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college required, engineering degree and/or Masters in Library/Information Sciences strongly desirable. - Local language and English fluency required. - Ability to travel within territory with occasional trips to IEEE New Jersey in the US, as needed - Excellent writing skills, developing copy for customer communication - Excellent public speaking and interpersonal skills - PC skills: Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, WebEx - Demonstrated ability to work independently and plan effective travel itineraries. - In-depth understanding of the library market for high-end electronic subscription products. - Training experience desirable; comfort with electronic information products and ability to demonstrate products one-on-one or for large audiences, both in-person and online is critical - Understanding of the sales process. - Understanding of library technologies and methods. - Strong organizational skills; attention to detail *Problem Solving* - Clarify training requirements - customize training to the type of organization (corporate vs. academic, interested in a particular technical area, and to experience level of trainees). - Keep current in library trends and technologies to better solve customer problems and issues. - Create opportunities to reach out to all area customers, such as free online training, invitations to IEEE events, etc. - Keep current with IEEE student group and regional activities to better recommend ideas and events for IEEE Student branches participating in the University Partnership program. - Direct customer concerns or questions to correct IEEE business unit - Assist local dealers in creating successful customer trials. Offer online training, phone and email support. - Plan travel in order to reach key accounts in a cost-effective way, while completing other work. *Interpersonal Skills:* - Frequent contact and coordination with other groups will be critical to the success of this individual. ** - Ability to work collegially with members of various communities - customers, students, librarians, faculty, IEEE members and volunteers.** - Highly developed presentation, interpersonal and negotiation skills are critical.** *Accountability for Results*: - Increase number of users of online products at local customer sites as measured by usage statistics - Number of customer visits and users trained as documented by trip reports - Number of University Partnership Program events planned and held during calendar year - Number of relationship-building contacts as documented by weekly reports - Feedback from customers and dealer representatives Please submit a resume and cover letter to Rachel Berrington – r.berrington(a)ieee.org regards Sushma Arora -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IN NEHRU'S HOUSE - A Unique Institution in Decline [An insightful article on present state of NMML, Delhi]
by Puna Das 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

IN NEHRU'S HOUSE - A Unique Institution in Decline 9 July 2009, Rudrangshu Mukherjee, The Telegraph An insightful article on present state of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML), New Delhi Read Full-text Article: http://publiclibraryindia.blogspot.com/2009/07/in-nehrus-house-unique-insti… ; Or http://publiclibraryindia.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fourth Workshop on "Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge"
by Puna Das 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Fourth Workshop on "Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge" 27-29 July 2008, New Delhi Organized by: Centre for Management of Innovation and Technology, International Management Institute (IMI), New Delhi Sponsored by: Technology Management Programme Division, Department of Scientific and Industrial Research, Government of India Workshop Objectives * Develop awareness of the status of knowledge intensity in the economy; * Discuss actions needed for developing policy framework and strategies for focusing on the activities in which knowledge content needs to be increased at a fast rate; * Analyze the functions, role and performance of the stakeholders and institutions engaged in knowledge creation and dissemination; * Identify strengths and weaknesses of human resource development systems for transformation of the agro-industrial economy to a knowledge economy; * Examine the avenues for and processes of dissemination of knowledge Methodology The Workshop will be conducted in an interactive mode through a mix of lectures and discussions. Eminent experts will be invited to make presentations for sharing their expertise and perceptions with the participants on identified topics. Simultaneously, participants will hold discussions in groups on issues of their interest and concern. Towards the end, participants will make presentations of their groups' findings and conclusions for sharing the same with the rest of the participants. Target Group Participation is invited from senior and middle level personnel engaged in promotion, planning, implementing and utilizing R&D and innovation activities. For drawing a wide spectrum of experience of participants, they will belong to diverse organizations such as government departments, research institutions, universities, trade and industry associations, corporate sector and NGOs. Participation Arrangements There is no participation fee. Participants shall have to make their own arrangements for travel, local conveyance, lodging and boarding and other personal expenses. Read More Details: http://cssp-jnu.blogspot.com/2009/07/fourth-workshop-on-creation-and.html See Also: Proceedings of the second Workshop http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/2464/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Intellectual Property Rights
by prakash in 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Bangalore Management Academy (BMA), Bangalore is organizing a ONE DAY WORKSHOP ON Intellectual Property Rights for the 21st Century Librarian on 16th September 2009. ABOUT THE WORKSHOP: Intellectual Property Rights have become crucial for knowledge economy workers with laws getting stricter on unauthorized use of published material and stringent on piracy in software. In India, patent laws and copyright laws have been amended to make them compatible to the TRIPS agreement under the WTO. What are the new issues in copyright and patents that today’s knowledge managers must be aware of? How do these laws protect intellectual development and catalyze the knowledge economy? What do librarians, students, writers and producers of knowledge need to watch out for when using other’s published material or when using software packages and databases? This workshop will discuss critical concerns relating to IPRs through lectures and discussions by leading academics and lawyers working in this area. The last date for registration for this workshop will be August 31, 2009 Faculty: Amir Ullah Khan’s PhD work is on IPR issues in the software sector. David Thompson has taught referencing and sourcing in various countries. Suresh Kumar is a leading corporate lawyer with a special interest in IPR issues. Anu George is a lawyer and has written on IPRs. For registration contact: Prakash I.N– 9880446597 or email to: prakash(a)bmaindia.com For more details visit: http://www.bmaindia.com/downloads/Workshop-on-IPRs.pdf Prakash I.N Manager – Knowledge Centre Bangalore Management Academy # 17, Ashirwad Towers, Doddanekkundi Cross, Mahadevapura Ring Road, Marathahalli Post, Bangalore – 560 037. Phone: 080-43544117 Mobile No: 9880446597 Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Lecturer, Panjab University, Chandigarh
by Rupak Chakravarty 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Dear All, Applications are invited for the post of Lecturer-1 for the Department of Library & Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh. For details please visit: http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/ and: http://jobs.puchd.ac.in/advt62009.pdf Last date July 27, 2009. Best wishes Rupak Chakravarty Senior Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science Panjab University, Chandigarh - 160014 INDIA Website: http://libsc.puchd.ac.in Phone # (0172) 2700459(R) (0172) 2534775(O) 9217133380(M) Email: rupak2811(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Of Librarian iN Tripura University
by mukesh jha 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Tripura University (A Central University established by an Act of Parliament) Suryamaninagar (Aagartala)-799130 Advertisement No.3/TU/Estt/2009 Applications in the prescribed proforma are invited for filling up the following posts so as to reach the Registrar Branch, Room No.203, Administrative Building, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar-799130, Tripura on or before 31/07/2009 Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.37400-67000 (PB-4) plus AGP of Rs.10000/- How to Apply : The application in the prescribed format should be sent to the Registrar, Tripura University, Suryamaninagar-799130 on or before 31/07/2009. Please view http://www.tripurauniversity.in/tu010709.pdf for more information and application form. With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L.I.Sc (Bhu 2008) Library Intern IDSA New Delhi Mob: 9654448933 -- 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] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
by Champeswar Mishra 10 Jul '09

10 Jul '09

Dear Mr. Badman, It will be really an incredible concept in the field of Library and Information Science. Open source is playing crucial role in developing country like India. Hence thinking such type of course to incorporate in the field of library and information science is authentic. There are lot of experts involved in the development and implementation of open source conception in India for developing open digital library. You may gain expertise from experts like Dr. ARD Prasad, DRTC, Dr. M.G.Sreekumar, IIMK, Dr. L J Haravu, NewGenLib, Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi, Dr. Jadish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET. Wish you all the best! With Regards, Champeswar Mishra Library and Information Officer Library Resource Centre --- On Thu, 9/7/09, Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL) To: "POSTING MESSAGES TO LIS-FORUM" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Date: Thursday, 9 July, 2009, 1:55 PM Respected forum members, Myself as an Academic Consultant at KKHSOU, preparing a syllabus for "Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)". It needs not to be mentioned that if it happened this will be the first such course in LIS in India. But as I am an infant in the subject so need the guidance of the experts from all over India. Can any one help me to lay the outline of the syllabus or can any one let me know to whom I should contact to make my food cook. I will be highly obliged if you can help me in this regard. The software’s that will be included in the syllabus are as follows. I request people who have sufficient expertise on the following software to contact me immediately. Library Management Software Packages (Evergreen, Koha and NewGenLib) Installation of Evergreen: Customization of Evergreen: Use of Evergreen: Installation of Koha: Customization of Koha: Use of Koha: Installation of NewGenLib: Customization of NewGenLib: Use of NewGenLib: Digital Library Software Packages (Dspace, GSDL, EPrints) Installation of Dspace: Customization of Dspace: Use of Dspace: Installation of GSDL: Customization of GSDL: Use of GSDL: Installation of EPrints: Customization of EPrints: Use of EPrints: Content Management System (MediaWiki, Joomla, Drupal) Installation of MediaWiki: Customization of MediaWiki: Use of MediaWiki: Installation of Joomla: Customization of Joomla: Use of Joomla: Installation of Drupal: Customization of Drupal: Use of Drupal: Learning Management System (Moodle, ATutor, Claroline) Installation of Moodle: Customization of Moodle: Use of Moodle: Installation of ATutor: Customization of ATutor: Use of ATutor: Installation of Claroline: Customization of Claroline: Use of Claroline: Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. -----Inline Attachment Follows----- _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum Yahoo! recommends that you upgrade to the new and safer Internet Explorer 8. http://downloads.yahoo.com/in/internetexplorer/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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News Article: "Glitter masks decay at top library"
by Puna Das 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Glitter masks decay at top library 3 Jul 2009, Siddharth Srikanth, Times of India URL: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/msid-4730776,prtpage-1.cms CHENNAI: Despite its glorious heritage, the Connemara Public Library, which serves as the State central library, is showing signs of decay. Several books are in dire need of restoration, new books are unavailable and there isn't enough staff. Since many of the books are early editions, conservation techniques need to be updated, say library sources. "Before building a new library worth Rs 165 crore (at Kotturpuram), the government should improve the infrastructure of a library that was once the pride of Chennai," says K Mahalingam, who frequents the library. The Connemara library was opened in 1896, making it one of the oldest in the state. It is a United Nations Depository Centre and a UNESCO Information Centre, as well as an architectural symbol of the British Raj. Apart from air conditioning in certain sections and computerised bibliographies, little has changed over the years, says Dr P Perumal, a library sciences professor. The library does not have a children's reading section as it was replaced with a digitised Children's Centre' a few years ago. "The centre only has CDs with computer games and short stories. Children should be able to read good literature," says R Lakshmi, the mother of an eight year old. A library official, however, says, "The library is meant only for research scholars, not children." But researchers too find it hard to use the library. "The public is not permitted into the old books section, and the process to submit a list of books for viewing is tedious," says S Haripriya, a Madras University post graduate student. The computerised bibliography for Tamil books is also not user friendly. "One of the cardinal rules of library science is to save the reader's time. Any search throws up several different results without any categorisation," says Perumal. The library does not have new titles either. A copy of every book published in the country has to be delivered by its publisher within 30 days to the four public libraries specified of which Connemara is one as per the Delivery of Books and Newspapers (Public Libraries) Act, 1954. But over 60% of books published are not sent sent here, say officials. The National Library of India at Kolkata received 6,890 English books under the Act in 2008. Connemara library received just 5,431 English books in 2008. The library is short-staffed: Of the 121 positions in the library, 41 are vacant. The post of director was dispensed with eight months back, and the library is run by a librarian-in-charge. "The issue will be remedied in the near future," said the office of the Directorate of Public Libraries. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An Insightful Article: "Public Library Revitalization in India: Hopes, Challenges, and New Visions"
by Puna Das 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

"Public Library Revitalization in India: Hopes, Challenges, and New Visions" by Ajit K. Pyati. First Monday, Volume 14, Number 7 - 6 July 2009 http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/viewArtic… Abstract: With India's growing economy and status as an emerging world power, a new consciousness is developing in the country about the need to reinvest in public services. The National Knowledge Commission (NKC) is an advisory body constituted by the Prime Minister to provide recommendations for improving India's knowledge infrastructure. As part of this Commission, a set of recommendations has been developed to improve India's long neglected library system. This article explores the implications of these recommendations, with a specific focus on India's public library system and the social development gains that are often associated with public libraries. The potential of India's public libraries to serve as community information centres (CICs) is highlighted, as well as the challenges that lie ahead in implementing a new vision for public library revitalization. The article serves as an invitation for concerted action, reflection, and dialogue with regard to this important and pressing issue. http://firstmonday.org/htbin/cgiwrap/bin/ojs/index.php/fm/article/viewArtic… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ See the Web's breaking stories, chosen by people like you. Check out Yahoo! Buzz. http://in.buzz.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Clarification regarding the leave rules of librarians in the academic libraries
by yashas bv 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Respected all, I have a clarification regarding the post of libraries in academic libraries. As for as my knowledge goes now the post of librarian is considered equavalent to the post of lecturers and the same scale is given for the librarian also acccording to the UGC norms, please let me know if i m wrong. Though the librarians are treated as teaching staff we come under non vacation staff as we do not take any mid term or other vacations. Thus, what are the leave rules applicable to the librarians? Do we have to work as non vacation staff and our leave is considerd on par with vacation staff. (leave here i mean is CL, EL etc.,). or the leave rules are considered according to the nonvacation staff? Is there any document in this regard please let me know. Regards Yashaswini Librarian Amrita School of Education Mysore Phone No. 9945502514 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Library in all metros
by Puna Das 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

National Library in all metros Abhijit Dasgupta, July 2, 2009 India Today Group The Visva-Bharati University and the National Library are set for a complete overhaul with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh doling out Rs 100 crore and Rs 20 crore, respectively, to these two institutions which have been in dire straits because of apathy, negligence and wastage of funds over the years. While the stress in Visva-Bharati will be more on restoration of art works and preserving Tagore’s traditions, the National Library will be fully computerized and its 25-lakh treasure trove of books, documents and newspapers brought under the click of a mouse. This is the first time that such a huge step is being taken at the Union government level, driven by Union culture secretary Jahar Sarkar, to save these two institutions from negligence. Sarkar has already held meetings with the Visva-Bharati and National Library authorities and money is being released in parts. Visva-Bharati sources, however, said that the money may not be released to the university directly and that the government would carry out the work through its agencies. “This is good and we welcome it because Visva-Bharati does not have the expertise to launch and carry out such delicate restoration work. Work on Udayan, where Tagore lived, has already begun and the restoration work on paintings and frescos by masters like Nandalal Bose and Ramkinkar Beij will start soon,” they said. They also said that some buildings and works of art were “beyond restoration” and a “loss to the nation.” The sources made it clear that former administrations of the university had dragged their feet on these sort of initiatives and had Sarkar not stepped in at the right time, matters would have gone out of hand. Sculptures by legends like Ramkinkar were kept out in the open without any protection and over the years, some had been ruined beyond recognition. The vice-chancellor, Dr Rajat Kanta Roy, said that philology had always been Visva-Bharati’s strong point but it was sad that foreigners had ceased to come as students to learn languages over the years as they used to earlier. “We are creating a special cell where the comparative languages will be taught in a big way. Uniting languages is the basic aim of philology. Once the other works like restoration and preservations take off and Visva-Bharati is set to return to its old glory, then our philology section shall be the pride of the nation,” he said. Dr K.K. Banerjee, director of the National Library, once the residence of the English Lieutenant Governor after the capital shifted to Delhi, said that the amount released by the Centre and Sarkar’s initiative would go a long way to help overcome the various crises that book-lovers were facing. “We intend to bring our collection of 25 lakh books under a computer click. Once that happens, it will revolutionise the world of knowledge in the country,” he said. Dr Banerjee said that around three lakh books were simply “lying around” with no cataloguing having been done. “We have books and documents, not to forget newspapers, dating back to 250 years and more. Godowns were stacked with books with readers having no access to them and termites eating into them. “Öur first priority is cataloguing. An inventory is a must,”the director added. Dr Banerjee said that he had plans to take the National Library to other metros of the country through city hubs, the first of which had been set up in Kolkata but is languishing. “Once computers take over, this should not be difficult and somebody sitting in Delhi can visit our hubs and access books from there, if not from home directly. Obviously, there will be a membership fee but given the treasure that we have, that is a pittance,” he said. In another two years, the National Library project would go online. URL for this article : http://indiatoday.intoday.in/content_mail.php?option=com_content&name=print… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Looking for local information? Find it on Yahoo! Local http://in.local.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Orientation and Refresher Courses 2009-2010 Schedule
by Ajay Kamble 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Dear all, The Schedule of UGC Supported Orientation Programmes and Refresher Courses for Teachers to be Conducted By UGC-Academic Staff Colleges (UGC-ASCs) & UGC-Refresher Course Centres (UGC-RCCs) During 2009-2010 is available at http://www.ugc.ac.in A direct link to Schedule in pdf format is available at www.mlsc.co.nr -- 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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MLOSC is available on google search
by Ajay Kamble 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Dear all, Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle website is now available at google search... Just type keywords like Maharashtra librarians and you will get the web address of our site... Thanks to all active participant members of MLOSC... We appreciate their participation in the topics discussed on every subject in LIS field... Keep your support in future too... We would like to extend our thanks to LISFORUM, NMLIS, LISLINKS, IATLIS and other forums to help us in reaching the library professionals all over... We welcome your suggestion to improve the website as well as google group... -- 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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[ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians)] First step towards world-class var...
by K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Mysore/First-step-towards-world-class-va…] MYSORE: To study the feasibility of upgrading the University of Mysore into a world-class centre for higher education, members of an expert committee constituted by Karnataka Knowledge Commission (KKC) visited the varsity on Wednesday. Members P Rama Rao, Goverdhan Mehta and N R Madhava Menon along with KKC member-secretary M K Sridhar held meetings with vice-chancellor V G Talawar. They also discussed with syndicate members and academic council members and interacted with students. The committee aims to improve teaching quality, research programmes and infrastructure. Curriculum management, admission and recruitment and funding are also included. At an interaction, Menon advocated the need for a separate Act to govern the two universities-- UoM and Karnatak University-- which have been selected by the state government as centres of excellence and to make them trend setters. He also endorsed that teaching faculty must be strengthened and should be in total command to be a world class varsity. The members also pointed out that rather than banking on advantages, the university must take cognizance of weak points and try to address the issues. Earlier, the V-C explained to the members the proposed action plans of the varsity about using the government's Rs 100-crore grants. The team will submit its report to the government by July 15 after considering the recommendations of the National Knowledge Commission. Source -- Posted By K.R.Mulla, LIS Professional from India, working as Librarian to ELF (E-Group for Engineering Librarians) at 7/08/2009 10:12:00 PM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need an article
by Librarian ITBHU 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Dear sir, kindly publish a urgent request. We need it for our faculty member. Requested document: Porter, L j , Klimchuck, J A and Sturrock, P A: The astrophysical Journal, Vol. 435 , page 482 -- Thanks and Regards! Navin Upadhyay Librarian Main Library, IT BHU, Varanasi, UP (India) Tel: 0542-2307006 09794662333 (M) Mail ID: librarian(a)itbhu.ac.in nubhuit(a)rediffmail.com Institute Website : www.itbhu.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DuckDuckGo: A New Search Engine
by ramesh chander 09 Jul '09

09 Jul '09

Dear Members, *Duck Duck Go* <http://duckduckgo.com/> is a new search engine with less garbage and better results. With less clicking forward and back between results, it is for anyone who wants to get information faster. DuckDuckGo.com is a search engine that prides itself on providing zero-click information, organized category pages, ambiguous keyword detection and less spam than other search engines. DuckDuckGo is headquartered out of Valley Forge, Pennsylvania. We do a lot of things differently. - Zero-click Info boxes on top, e.g. Rushmore film<http://duckduckgo.com/Rushmore_%28film%29>. - Which meaning? pages, e.g. apple <http://duckduckgo.com/d/apple>. - Official sites labeled, e.g. Demetri Martin<http://duckduckgo.com/Demetri_Martin>. - Simpler, less-cluttered links, e.g. Techcrunch<http://duckduckgo.com/Techcrunch>. - Get mostly info <http://duckduckgo.com/?v=r> or shopping<http://duckduckgo.com/?v=s>results if desired. For more information, use following link:- http://duckduckgo.com/ For a review of this search engine, please visit: http://www.readwriteweb.com/archives/duck_duck_go_silly_name_interesting_se… ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- With Best Regards, Romesh Chander National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Assistant at Tolani Maritime Institute, Talegaon, Pune- One post
by Praveen Vaidya 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

Dear All, Tolani Maritime Institute (TMI) is one of the leading Marine Engineering Institute in India, which conducts four year full time residential BS (Marine Engg.) and BS (Nautical Science) programmes at sprawling 110 acres campus in Talegaon near Pune with student strength 1500. The institute is Off Campus and affiliated to Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS), Pilani. TMI Learning Resource Centre (LRC) is modern built for the support of the courses conducted at campus. We are looking for ONE bright, dynamic candidate for the post of Library Assistant who is ready to work in shifts on rotational basis at LRC. Presently LRC is kept open up to 2130 hrs. The selected candidate has a chance to work in fully automated environment. The accommodation may be provided at later stage. Qualification required: Fresh MLISc with 55% or BLISc with TWO years experience. Annual Package: Cost to company (CTC):around Rs.96000/- Essential qualities: Fluency in English communication, Knowledge of computer, Knowledge about open source software would be helpful. Interested candidates can apply only through email with their CV attached at praveenvaidya(a)yahoo.com Last date to apply: 20.07.2009 Selection is through entrance exam and interview. The date will be announced later. Visit www.tolani.edu for more details. Thanks, Praveen Vaidya Librarian, Tolani Maritime Institute, (Off campus of BITS, Pilani) Induri, Talegon Dabhade, Pune-410 507 Tel: 02114-242081/242082 (off) 02114-242354(Res) www.tolani.edu Visit My Blog: http://praveenvaidya.wordpress.com/ Love Cricket? Check out live scores, photos, video highlights and more. Click here http://cricket.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SMS service of MLOSC
by Ajay Kamble 08 Jul '09

08 Jul '09

Dear all, The link for mlosc sms channel service is http://labs.google.co.in/smschannels/subscribe/mloscgroup please go through and join the group to receive sms through the group... -- 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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