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Google Book Settlement - Legal Notice
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 20 Feb '09

20 Feb '09

Dear Friends, Google Book Settlement - Legal Notice If you are a book author or a publisher or a owner of a copyright your rights may be affected by a class action settlement regarding scanning and use of books by google and others. The detailed legal notice and complete information is available in www.googlebooksettlement.com The notice is also published in Times of India, Bengaluru Edition, Page No. 11. Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A refreshing welcome to new members by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) - A Report on KALA's new members meet (fwd)
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE, Research) 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear LIS Professionals, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) had organized 'new members' meet' recently in Bangalore. Following is the brief report on the event. Ananda Byrappa General Secretary, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) http://www.kalaonline.com ________________________________________________________________________ A refreshing welcome to new members by Karnataka State Library Association Young, fresh and eager faces, matching smiles on older faces....this was the refreshing scene at the new members gathering at the National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) in the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Campus on Friday, February 6th 2009. The evening's programme had been well orchestrated by the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) core team and that certainly paid dividends in the enthusiasm and keen involvement shown by the large gathering present there. The main speakers were Prof. V.G. Talwar, recently appointed Vice Chancellor of Mysore University and Mr.N.V. Satyanarayana, Director of Informatics India Ltd. Both have had an amazing trajectory of growth in the profession; Prof. Talwar reaching the highest pinnacle in the academic arena while Mr. Satyanarayana has achieved it in the applications to the business world. However, the most significant characteristic of each one of them is their humility combined with hard work and discipline, which became apparent to all as they spoke. Their talks were truly an invaluable learning for all professionals in the field and so it was for young and old as we listened to their inspiring presentations that memorable evening. Prof. Talwar succinctly covered the essential and vital signs that every librarian must possess.. His compact and concise package touched upon the qualities of leadership, discipline, hard work and above all a smiling friendly face that users can relate to. The skills of communication, the ability to use language articulately and the need for a belief in oneself were also highlighted by him. In addition, he said, each one of us must become a PRO and even acquire marketing and managerial skills to best serve the user and the institution. He ended by wishing KALA all success in their future programmes for the professionals and friends of the library. Mr. Satyanarayana congratulated the marketing techniques of the young KALA team which had set goals and reached them. He appreciated their acumen in setting time targets because without that, plans remain as dreams and never touch reality. He exhorted the young librarians to go in for an image makeover since the work that they do is sometimes high-jacked by other IT professionals and they rise much faster than library professionals. Therefore it is vital that librarians take stock of their assets and present themselves in a more attractive package! One question he posed had us all thinking. What is the advantage that a library has over Google or any online information service? The answer was a revelation. Physical space! This is a very crucial aspect because users can actually meet, discuss and come up with many other possibilities for social and cultural interaction by using this real space.He also reminded us that as librarians we do have a strong feeling of connectivity. As he said, no other group of professionals seems to have such a vibrant system of group gatherings. Therefore it is up to us to make use of this strength in the best possible way. Anand Byrappa, the indefatigable Secretary of KALA introduced the speakers and described some of the activities of the Association including the creation of the website. The President, Prof. Ravichandra Rao welcomed the gathering and shared the many exciting plans that KALA has for the next few months. He also told the members to expect only email communication in future! The Vice-President, Mr. Francis Jayakanth rounded off the excellent evening with a well-worded vote of thanks. ___________________________________________________________ Report Compiled by: Mrs. Usha Mukunda, Vice President, KALA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, 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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Re Re : cost
by manoj kumar pant 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear all, Regarding point raised by Dr Vinod Mishra and details given by Dr.G.K.Manjunath, I would like to raise point attract attention towards points related to the ongoing issue - 1. It was in 1995 when I attended my first national workshop where the cost/participant was Rs 4000/- excuding fooding/lodging. Recently I had privilage of attending a workshop with participants strength close to 90 participants. However organizers were putting expected participants to be 30. So point is irrelevant to rationalize organizing cost/participant. So the organizers must have been in profit, put aside the quality and attention to participants. 2. If some how the organizers are able to cut cost to reasonable level then more no of participates would automatically be attracted. This would raise a situation where there could be negotiations with the quality. Workshops are great instruments in keeping professionals abreast with latest trends and issues. Organizers of such workshops are doing marvelous jobs by taking such initiatives. We should come at a level where there is balance between the cost and the quality. The solution could be more workshops at places which have been left overlooked, yet not at the cost of quality. Manoj Pant DLISc Amrapali Institute Lamachaur, Nainital Uttarkhand Manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg. Cost of workshop on open source software
by vinod mishra 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear professionals open source software is a kind of revolution for the benefit of the society perticularly in developing and underdeveloped country. These softwares are free of cost but institutions are organising the workshop on these softwares and charging very high cost which is very difficult to afford by individuals. So it must be avoided and the cost of such a workshop should be minimum. The current example is DELNET who is organising workshop on KOHA by charging 3000-3500, i think it is too much.Such workshop should not be organised for the financial benefits perticularly by the Govt. organisations. Vinod Kumar Mishra IIT Kanpur. -- 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] Reg. Cost of workshop on open source software
by Mailing List Admin 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Date: Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:12:42 +0530 From: Apurba Jyoti Majumder <apurbajyoti(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, I do agree with Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra Open Source Software is available freely but the training and instalation is not free. Delnet is charging lots of money for that. the cost of workshop is 3500 +Accomodation charges. is it possible for an organisation or individual to pay this much money for a free software. we only advocate free software but the training should also be provided free with the help of Govt. of India. The National Knowledge Commission has also advocated Open Acces. Now it is the turn of the professionals to think about that. Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Deptt. of Library & Information Science. Arts Block, Gauhati University. Guwahati- 781014 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388

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Library and Information Science Over your Mobile for Free
by Badan Barman 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Respected forum members, Library and Information Science related information are now available over your Mobile for free. Just send the following to join us and have a try how it looks. Send: JOIN Jobs_in_LIS_in_India to 9870807070. Send: JOIN Seminars_in_LIS_in_India to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Latest_Happenings_in_LIS to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Awards_in_LIS to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Admission_Notice_in_LIS to 9870807070 Send: JOIN LIS_Book_Review to 9870807070 Send: JOIN Seminars_Reports_LIS to 9870807070 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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Fellowship details for persuing Phd in LIS from foreign university
by kallol talukdar 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear professionals just want to know that i am interested in persuing Phd in LIS from foreign university under financial assistance or fellowship. but i found no details in MHRD , UGC, UNESCO, commonwealth website. some stuff is there in UNESCO website but is not recent one. kindly provide assistance in this regard. Thanking you *KALLOL DAS Asst. Librarian Faculty of Management (FMS) Modi Institute of Management & Research* *(Deemed University) Sikar, Rajasthan hello: 9660420661 / 09250169949 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha 3.0.1 released
by Mallikarjun 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear All Please visit the link http://www.koha.org/about-koha/news/nr1234988287.html Thanks ________________________________________________________________:-) Mallikarjun Dora Professional Assistant Vikram Sarabhai Library IIM, Ahemadabad ...The Future is here, Its just unevenly distributed..... http://curiouslib.blogspot.com/ Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- 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] Cost of workshop on open source software
by vinod mishra 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Thanks for providing detailed list of expences but could you also provide percentage of participants (i.e students and young financially week LIS professionals from school and colleges)who have paid from their own pocket (i.e non-sponsered by their institutes) in such a costy workshop. So in my view Don't give costy Kit, costy Lunch, Dinner and tea (Because my observation is it waste lot of time and hence reducing the actual time of learning the software). Sorry but it is heart burning truth in most of the confrences and workshop those peoples are facing lot of problems regarding the time, who realy wants to intract and learn. Example is for presenting paper organisers usullay gives 5-10 minutes but i practicall OBSERVED 2-3 min. IT REFLECT LACK OF DEVOTION TOWARDS THE LIS PROFESSION MANY PEOPLE ASKED HOW TO RAISE THE STATUS OF LIBRARIN IN MY VIEW "THE DAY WHEN WE WILL START THINKING HOW TO RAISE STATUS OF THE SOCIETY AND OUR LIBRARY USERS THROUGH LIBRARY, FROM THAT DAY ITSELF OUR STATUS WILL START RISING" VINOD KUMAR MISHRA IIT KANPUR 09335417961 On Thu, 19 Feb 2009 09:49:29 +0530 wrote > > >I would like to provide certain basic facts about the cost involved in >organizing a workshop. This is based on our own experience: > > > 1. A three day workshop means boarding for 4 days. It would cost > appx. Rs.800 per person. ( Breakfast, tea, lunch and dinner. ) > > > 2. Travelling allowance ( by air ) for minimum 2 resource > persons, appx. Rs.20000/- > > > 3. Remuneration for two resource person for three days - appx. Rs. > 4000/- > > > 4. Course material, stationery and workshop kit Rs. 500/- per > person > > > 5. Misc expenses and transport Rs.5000/- > > > 6. Lodging fee would be extra. > > >If there are 20 participants, the cost per participant, without lodging, >appx. would be Rs.2750/-. ( I have made a very conservative estimation ). > >Therefore, a fee of Rs.3000/- per person looks very reasonable. > >It is assumed that, the hosting institute would provide computer lab and >classroom free of charge. If not, there would be additional cost. > >The cost would come down if there is any funding from external sources. > >I very much appreciate other organizers to share their experience. > > >thanks. > > G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > > Phone: 022-28416528 > http://oii.igidr.ac.in > http://www.igidr.ac.in > > > > > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository
by avijit dutta 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear professionals, You can now access full text articles from research journals published by NISCAIR! Presently full text facility is provided for two of the journals viz. IJBB & IJC-A. For other journals, you can access abstracts. Full text of these journals will be made available in due course of time. NISCAIR Online Periodicals Repository can be accessed through: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/ Avijit Dutta College of Engineering & Management, Kolaghat KTPP Township Dt.- Purba Medinipur (West Bengal) PIN- 721 171 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for articles
by saravanan 19 Feb '09

19 Feb '09

Dear All, If any one have these articles in hardcopy or Softcopy please send. It is very urgently needed for our Ecology HOD: 1.. Cannell MGR (1984) Woody biomass of forest stands. Forest ecolgy and management, volume 8, p. 299-312, 2.. McMahon TA, Kronauer RE (1976) Tree structures: deducing the principles of mechanical design, Journal of theoretical Biology, volume 59, p. 443-466. With regards, Mr. G. Saravanan Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street, P.B. 33 PONDICHERRY - 605 001 South India, INDIA Ph: 0091 - 413 - 2334168 Extn. 126/139 Fax: 0091 - 413 2339534 Mail : saravanan.g(a)ifpindia.org Web : www.ifpindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National workshop on NewGenlib Open Souce Integrated Library System
by chai tra 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear Professionals, The University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science is organizing, first ever workshop on Newgenlib open source Library System Software under the patronage of our honorable Vice Chancellor Prof. V.G.Talwar.The department of Library Science is one of the premier department functioning since 1916.It has to its credit the prestigious honor of being supported by UGC-Special Assistant Programme (UGC-SAP). It is been offering innovative MLISC Programme, which is choice based. Besides its Mphil and PhD Programmes.It also conducting International, National Conference and seminars workshop regularly. This year from March 24-26, the department is organizing National Level Workshop on NewGenlib Open Source Integrated Library System software. We request all our Library Professionals and past student of the department to respond to our Invitation in large number and make this workshop a grand success. The details of the workshop are available on the website URL: http://nwng2009.synthasite.com.kindly send the entries in the form enclosed to Dr.(Ms) Khaiser Nikam Chairperson/ Organising Secretary Department of Library and Information Science Manasagangotri University of Mysore Mysore –570006 Karnataka, India Mob: 9845328672, 9342593105 Ph: 0821-2415399, 389, 390 Email: khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE. National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) Organised By Department of Library and Information Science (UGC – SAP supported) 24 – 26 March 2009 About the Department: University of Mysore is one of the leading Universities in India , it established in 1816. It is responsible for spread of education ever since the days of the earst while Mysore state. It is supported by a special grant by the Ministry of Human Resources Development, Government of India. It is also accredited as one of best Universities by NAAC . The Department of Library and Information Science was established in 1965. Currently it is supported by UGC – SAP . This department offers four semester Choice Based MLISc programe along with M.Phil and Ph.D. In its 45 years of history. The department has organized several National/International, seminar/conferences and workshops. At present the department has taken the task of organizing a National workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) . The Workshop National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) Objective of the Workshop The main purpose of the workshop is to impart training in library management system to various library professionals on NewGenLib OS-LMS with hands on training Registration Fee: Library Professionals: Rs. 2,500/- Students : Rs. 1,000/- (MLISc Students and Research Scholars) Accommodation: Accommodation for the participants will be arranged on ‘Use and Pay ‘ basis at the University Guest House. Climate The Climate in the month of March is hot. The temperature ranges from 32 to 35 degrees. Payment: Payment should be made Cash/DD drawn in favor of organizing secretary, workshop/Seminar, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore. Registration includes workshop kit , Breakfast , working lunch and Two Tea on all the three days of the workshop. Date to Remember: Last date for registration 15th March 2009. National Workshop on NewGenLib Open Source Library Management Software (OS-LMS) Registration Form Name: ------------------------------------------------------------ Designation: ----------------------------------------------------- Address : -------------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- E-mail: ---------------------------------------------------------- Telephone / Mobile: ---------------------------------------------- Rs. -----------/- enclosed as Registration Fee vide Cash / DD No.----Dated ------------------ drawn in favor of The Organizing Secretary, Workshop, Dept. Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-06. Please send the duly filled-in form to the Organizing Secretary, Workshop, Dept. Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore-06. Place: -------------------------------- Date: --------------------------------- Signature Get perfect Email ID for your Resume. Grab now http://in.promos.yahoo.com/address -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re : cost of workshop.
by manoj kumar pant 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear professionals, I support Mr Mishra on the point that organizers charge too much as workshop fee. The very purpose of Open souce softwares is to provide support to professionals who don't have financial support to have propritory softwares. The organizers thus should charge reasonable for the same. ------------------------------------ Manoj Kumar Pant Lecturer, Amrapali Institute, Shiksha Nagar, Haldwani, Nainital, Uttaranchal-263139. Ph. No.-09012226260(Mob.) 919219918942(Home), 268201(Office) e-mail - " manojpant2(a)rediffmail.com ". " manojpant2(a)yahoo.co.in ". ------------------------------------------ "Don't walk ahead of me - I can't follow you, don't walk behind me I can't lead you, Walk along with me and be my friend." ------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About WebJunction
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear Friends, About WebJunction WebJunction has been a leader in social learning delivery for library staff and organizations since 2003. WebJunction works with individuals to build essential skills for their work in libraries, and work with organizations to ensure that they're delivering leading-edge and cost-effective staff development or continuing education programs. Contact WebJunction at info(a)webjunction.org if you'd like to learn more about the competencies guide, customized learning communities, or custom course catalogs. In 2002, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation awarded OCLC a three-year grant to build WebJunction as a portal for public libraries and other organizations that provide open access to information. WebJunction is supported in part by OCLC, grants from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Institute for Museum and Library Services, partners in state library agencies and other library systems and organizations, and by the library community. Launched in 2003, WebJunction is based in Seattle, Washington and Dublin, Ohio. More information is available at www.webjunction.org. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Update: Workshop on "Engineering Librarianship (ELP)-2009: Perspectives & Future
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

*Dear Friends, * ** *Update: Workshop on "Engineering Librarianship (ELP)-2009: Perspectives & Future" during 26th to 28th Feb 2009 at * *Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology* *Yelahanka, Bengaluru - 64.* *Key Resource Persons for the workshop* ** Dr. IRN Goudar, NAL Prof. IKR Rao Prof. Asundi Dr. HS Siddamallaiah, NIMHANS Dr. M.Krishnamurthy, DRTC Ms. Gayatri Sen, PESIT Francis Jayakanth, NCSI Anand, GE Dr. Divakar Bhat Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Blog: ksdinesh.blogspot.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fulbright Scholarship
by Premaraj Mishra 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear LIS Professionals ! I would like to know about the *Fulbright Scholarship* from various Overseas Universities. If the details information with the related links to download the required forms, norms & conditions to avail this Opportunity can be furnished via the forum, other professional friends will get benefit out of it. I am expecting the response from qualified Fulbright Scholars. In many instances I have seen these designation used to be declared by our professionals. Regards Premaraj Mishra Asst. Librarian NSHM Knowledge Campus Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Educational Resources: Learning Objects for all!
by Shriram Pandey 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Dear List Members, The IEEE Transactions on Learning Technologies seeks original manuscripts for a Special Issue on Open Educational Resources scheduled to appear in the Summer of 2009. The aim of this special issue is to further our understanding on how the promise of ubiquitous reusable content for learning can be realized with technology that enables open educational resources to be made available, adapted and reused at global scale. Further information available at : http://erikduval.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/open-educational-resources-learni… -- --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ Regards, Shri Ram Pandey - Asst. Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology(LNM IIT) Jaipur(Rajasthan) --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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draft ugc pay regulation 2009
by Baban Chavan 18 Feb '09

18 Feb '09

Date:-15/02/2009 To * * Dear professionals pl. go, through the ugc draft on pay regulation on its site and feedback to kcpathak @ ugc.ac.in upto 20th feb 2009 Sub:- Draft U.G.C. Notification revision of pay scales 2009 I Would like to bring your attention to following points related to library & physical professionals. 1. *For professors* post direct recruitment -*12 year* teaching exp-at university or college or other level .But *for librarian* it is *13 * year of which 5 year as deputy librarian or 10 year as a college librarian or assistant librarian university with same qualifications for professor *this is not the justice and parity* . *There should not be the difference between teachers & librarians in case of experience or other conditions for direct recruitment or CAS as the both posts are of equql cadre drawing same scale.* 2. *For the Associate professors* post direct recruitment- *8 years*teaching exp-at university or college or other level .But *for Deputy librarian it is 10year* of which 5 year as Assistant librarian in uni. or 5year as a college librarian with same qualifications *for ass. proffesor this is not the justice and parity . There should not be the difference between teachers & librarians in case of experience or other conditions for direct recruitment or CAs as the both posts are of equql* cadre drawing same scale. 3. *The direct recruited associate professor will be placed in 37400-67000 with A.G.P. 9000. However the deputy librarian wiil be placed in 15600-39100with A.G.P. & will move into 37400-67000 with A.G.P. 9000 after 3years* this is not the justice because both post have same qualifications at the time of recruitment. 4. At U.G& P.G. level colleges like university 10 % post of post of professor will be created & there will be only one professor post in each deptt. *What about library and physical education professional as library & physical education deptt are also a academic deptts. Librarian & director of physical education in college must be provided with such avenue and they must be given higher AGP 10000 and designated as librarian & Director of physical education itself in colleges . As the 10% professors in university deptt will be placed in 12000 higher AGP & will be designated as professor(Here this avenue should be made available to university librarian & Director of physical education directors what the professors have in* *universities.) following all the term & conditions of U.G.C.* 5. *Lastly the criterion of evalution for C.A.S. & Direct recruitment for All post seems appropriate but need to look as the fear is that incumbent may be deprived from benefits.* * * *You are kindly requested to see into the matter.* * * *Thanking you * * * * * *yours faithfully* * * *B.V.Chavan* *Librarian* *Sangamner college* *Sangamner * *Dist –Ahmednagar* *Maharashtra 422605* * * *Email babanchavan(a)gmail.com*

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Inexplicable discrimination and disparity by the UGC
by sabuj kumar chaudhuri 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Friends, Many of us raising the various service conditions and our pay scale that has been reported in lthe atest UGC PRC Report and HRDG Report and all are absolutely correct.But still I could not understand when the UGC and the HRDG report are saying about parity of librarians with the teachers but throughout its report in all the key points they have discriminated these minority class. They are looking for NET/SET qualification in addition to 55% in MLIS for the post of College Librarian/Assistant librarian in the university but from their reports it appear that possibly they are determined not to redeignate us as Assistant Professors in LIS. Though the UGC is advocating the modern outlook in higher education of the country but actually they are satisfying the popular demands of the teachers with vested interest.With the time the stereotype definition of the "teachers" and "teaching" must be changed. Librarians are teachers in their own right. They must not think themselves no more subordinate to the teachers.They have allowed Major/Minor research project, PhD project for the librarians in this report but they have not spent not a single word on our leave rules like FIP leave, study leave and other admissible leaves for teachers.It is absolutely undemocratic and step-motherly-attitude towards us.Our collleagues have already mentioned about the disparities for promotion to the post of Deputy Librarian and Librarian.Until we are being redesignated as Assistant Professors/ Associate Professors/ Professors-this problem will be continued and we the librarians will suffer forever.It is the one and only one remedy for restore our selfrespect.We must fight back to make the UGC compel to think about the matter seriously for its immediate redressal. with best wishes to all. sabuj ---------------------------------------------- Dr. Sabuj Kumar Chaudhuri Librarian Basanti Devi College [http://www.basantidevicollege.org] (An affiliated college under University of Calcutta) 147B, Rash Behari Avenue Kolkata-700 029, West Bengal India Phone:(033)24641012 email:sabooj_c@yahoo.co.in ;sabuj_c(a)yahoo.co.uk ;sabujkumarchaudhuri(a)gmail.com website:http://www.geocities.com/sabuj_c/sabuj.html ---------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSLG, JNU Lecture on "Obama's Stunning Victory - Winning and Loosing in an Internet Age" by Prof Daniel Drache
by Puna Das 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Centre for the Study of Law and Governance, Jawaharlal Nehru University Invites you to a Special Seminar by Daniel Drache Associate Director, Robarts Centre for Canadian Studies and Professor of Political Science, York University on "Obama's Stunning Victory - Winning and Loosing in an Internet Age" Thursday February 19th 2009 4.00 PM Conference Room, CSLG, JNU, New Delhi Abstract This talk will focus on the importance of Web 2.0 and Facebook to Obama's electoral success. I will examine the growth of managerialism in political elections in which increasingly there is no clear winner in a conventional sense. The Obama victory is exceptional on many levels as I will explain and represents a break with machine style politics. People across the world are fascinated by his leadership. He was the first modern leader to exploit new infomation technologies that uses discussion groups, chat rooms and virtual organizations on Facebook to create a political movement to mobilize his mass base. I will explain in some detail how Obama's campaign allowed people to get involved actively and how they became the generators of ideas and suggestions. These virtual modes of communicating with the public, helped create a clear choice for the Americans. In particular, technology helped Obama reach the critical voters below the age of 30, and to win their hearts. This process was coordinated by paid staff across about 780 regional offices in the US. The campaign also included texting through cell phone networks and e-mails as an important promotional component. We need to establish the lessons from Obama's electoral success and I will draw upon both Habermas' idea of the sphere of interactive communication and Hannah Arendt's idea of the right to have rights as pivotal notions in new citizenship practice and the emergence of defiant global publics. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Notification on Pay Revision and Service Conditions
by Dr. Nabi Hasan 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear professionals, the UGC has drafted a proposed Notification on Pay Revision and Service Condition which may be downloaded from the following Link: http://www.ugc.ac.in/notices/draftregulation.pdf Best regards, -- Nabi Hasan, Ph.D., CICTAL, Borlaug Fellow University Library CSK Himachal Pradesh Agricultural University Palampur (H.P.)- 176 062, India Phone: +91-1894-283184 (Direct), 230361 (Off.), 234571 (Res.) Cell- +91-9418493990 Fax- +91-1894-230361 E-mail: nabihasan(a)rediffmail.com nabihasan(a)gmail.com Web: http://hillagric.ernet Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Designing dynamic web sites at IIPA, New Delhi
by IIPA NEW DELHI 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

*National Workshop on* *Designing Dynamic Web Sites* 15-18 April, 2009 Venue: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi 110 002 * * Organized by *Librarians Cultural Forum* & *Indian Institute of Public Administration * * * *Organizing Team* *Workshop Coordinator* Prof. J.L. Sardana President Librarians Cultural Forum Former Head, Dept. of Lib & Inf Sc University of Delhi, Delhi jlsardana02(a)yahoo.com libforum(a)yahoo.co.in *Workshop Director* Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi Librarian Indian Institute of Public Administration New Delhi umunshi(a)gmail.com *Workshop Advisor* Dr S.M. Dhawan Former Scientist F & Head Library and Information Services National Physical Lab. Delhi smdhawan(a)yahoo.com * * *Founder Member (*Librarians Cultural Forum): Sh M K Jain 149 Laxmibai Nagar, New Delhi 110 023 *Programme Manager* Dr Narender Kumar, Deputy Librarian, Delhi University narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com * * *Joint Programme Managers* Mrs. Sunita Gulati Dy Librarian , IIPA, New Delhi Sunitapramod(a)hotmail.com Mr. HC Yadav Asst. Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi *hcyadav(a)gmail.com* *Prologue* The web is evolving, and everyday new features are popping up on our browsers. It is bringing disruptive changes and challenging our concerns and considerations of web applications and services. It is also challenging our current forms of offering information services to users. In this changing environment, the libraries/institutions that facilitate integration with e-learning environment and ensure user centricity and web based applications would surf to the top and survive. Social computing applications to meet users need *When*, *Where* and *How* they require - is the need of the hour. Therefore, it becomes imperative for the libraries/institutions to use flexible best of breed systems, thereby providing a framework for integrating changes into all levels of operations. It is with this view that the present workshop is being organized to get information professionals groomed into the emerging technologies for providing services in most effective and efficient way and be in tune with the new web based environment. *Workshop Objectives* The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to information professionals in web content management and expose them to important concepts of emerging web 2.0 technologies. Broadly the workshop objectives are: · To provide background knowledge of emerging web technologies · To offer training in fundamentals of web designing and development · To offer first hand knowledge and training in various web applications for creating a social network among its users · To learn how Web 2.0 technologies might propel changes in libraries manage their collections and user access · Training in integration of new features for facilitating and enriching library services. · Train information professionals to share knowledge and publish useful information such as library guides, e-mail alerts, library blog, subject wiki, RSS alerts for library news,implement IM reference for getting hooked with users, and social bookmarking · To experiment with and use lib 2.0 tools and related concepts. *Workshop Content* The Workshop will focus on fundamentals of web designing, web-technologies to build static and dynamic web sites, web-database integration, web 2.0 technologies, lib 2.0 tools, advanced features of content rich sites, etc. The workshop would facilitate generating content rich sites, user-librarian participation and help in providing a range of web based services including CAS services * * Pedagogy The Workshop will be conducted at the Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi. The pedagogy will be mix of lectures, discussions and hands-on sessions. Each participant will be provided with a CD-ROM comprising of presentations, lecture notes, and relevant resource material. *Workshop Faculty* Experts in the relevant area will be invited from the different institutes and universities in India. * * Target Audience The Workshop will be beneficial to library and information science professionals, research scholars, and other interested persons with good working knowledge of Information Technology. The workshop participation is restricted to a maximum of 25 participants. The participants will be selected on first-cum-first served basis. *Workshop Effect * At the end of the Workshop, the participants are expected to be well versed and confident of developing content rich dynamic sites for facilitating effective library services to its users and create a participative environment through the website. * * *Registration * Registration for the Workshop opens on Monday, *February 16,** 2009*. Registration Fee: Rs. 4500/- per participant, which includes Workshop Kit, Course material, Working Lunch and Tea. Please send the payment by Cross Cheque/ DD payable at Delhi in favour of *Librarians Cultural Forum.* Please confirm in advance your intent to attend the Workshop by email to Programme Manager. * * *Accommodation * Accommodation for participants can be arranged on demand in the IIPA Guest House as per actuals, approx Rs 750-1250 per day for a double bed room. * * *About Librarians Cultural Forum* Librarians Cultural Forum is a society registered under the Societies Registration Act of 1860. Its salient aims and objectives are: · Organizing Workshops / Training programmes / Lectures/ Seminars/ Conferences/ Panel discussions, etc. · Promoting cooperation among library fraternity through welfare, and cultural activities in and outside India. · Providing counselling and consultancy services · Organizing Book Fairs, Book exhibitions/ Author meets, Book talks, etc. · Helping students by providing scholarships as well as financial assistance. · Evolving code of conduct and ethics of library use · Developing exchange programmes of library & information professionals in India and outside India. *For further details please contact* *Workshop** Coordinator*: Prof J L Sardana Tel:011-23072138 libforum@yahoo.co.in;jlsardana02@yahoo.com *Workshop Director :*Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi : umunshi(a)gmail.com** *Programme Manager*: Dr Narender Kumar narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com M:09868288216 *Joint Programme Managers** * Mrs. Sunita Gulati ; Sunitapramod(a)hotmail.com M:09313713934 Mr. HC Yadav *hcyadav(a)gmail.com *M:09868534480 * * * * *National Workshop on* *Designing Dynamic Web Sites* 15-18 April, 2009 Venue: Indian Institute of Public Administration (IIPA), I.P. Estate, Ring Road, New Delhi 110 002 *Registration Form* *Participant's Name:*________________________________ * * *Designation :* _____________________________________ * * *Name and Address of the Institution__________________ * _________________________________________________ * * *Tel: ( *O) (R) *e-mail: * Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No If Yes, please contact us but not later than 31 March 2009 *Demand Draft **(Payable to Librarians Cultural Forum )* * **No *_________________*Drawn on__*___________________ *Amount Rs.*__________ *Date *_____________________ *Signature* Post this form to Dr Narender Kumar, *Programme Manager*, Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007. Email: narenderkumar59(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies in Matatma Gandhi Kashi Vidyapith, Varanasi (Uttar Pradesh)
by Vinod Singh 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Assistant Librarian (8000-275-13500)= 2 (UR). Note: 1 post is leave vacancy. Last Date: 30 March 2009. Application form is available only at the university. More details log on http://www.mgkvp.ac.in. With love Vikusi Research Scholar DLIS University of Delhi Delhi-7 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

According to the Report of the Committee to Review the Pay Scales and Service Conditions of University and College Teachers, 2008, Eligibility Conditions for Appointment in Universities and Colleges Besides the other qualifications laid down by the UGC for the post of Assistant Professor, qualifying in the NET/SET examination shall be essential for being eligible to apply for the post of Assistant Professor. However, those who possess a Ph.D degree in the subject shall be exempted from the NET/SET qualifications, provided the Universities, however, carry out reforms to raise the standard of Ph.D. degrees. Those possessing M. Phil degrees shall be no more exempt from qualifying the NET/SET examination. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Post of Librarian
by Ajay Kamble 17 Feb '09

17 Feb '09

Vacancy for the post of Librarian at Shree Warana Shikshan Mandal's Tatyasaheb Kore College of Pharmacy, WaranaNagar, Tal Panhala, Dist. Kolhapur - 416113 for detailed information about the post, qualifications and other terms and conditions. Please visit www.unishivaji.ac.in. -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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