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Re: [LIS-Forum] Need to change the present nomenclature
by Charu Mathur 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Dear Sudipta Chatterjee, Countless thanks for such acknowledging the LIS generations. It is a hard core truth that we all are providing much sophisticated and technical services to our users, but still are covered in sinlge phrase LIBRARIANS. Instead we can be better known as KNOWLEDGE PROFESSIONALS in broader terms. There is an article penned down by Sheila S. Intner, Professor in USA College, titled, "The 'L' Word Versus the 'I' Word". This article has raised and elaborates the same issues, we are dealing with, initiated by Professor Mangla. I request to all my worthy friends to go through this article on following link : http://www.redorbit.com/news/science/1529671/the_l_word_versus_the_i_word/ Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public Library Goes Live with Evergreen
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Burns Lake Public Library of the British Columbia SITKA Consortium has become the 8th library in the British Sitka consortium to go live with Evergreen, the consortial-quality open-source library automation software. Source: w3.librarytechnology.org Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library provision for Visually Handicapped
by priya gopalkrishna kaimal 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Dear Professionals, Please send me if your Library is catering to Visually impaired people. I am doing Ph.D in this topic..It will be a great help if anyone help me. Priya Pillai librarian BTTC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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American Library, Chennai extends services to Kerala
by Mailing List Admin 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 02:46:33 -0700 (PDT) From: sankaran arumugam <sankaran_thehindu(a)yahoo.com> Dear All, American Library, Chennai extends services to Kerala. An unique initiative to share resources, knowledge sharing. Regards sankaran Source: THE HINDU Membership in American Library, anyone? KOCHI: The American Library in Chennai catches the book lovers’ attention with its vast collection of nearly 15,000 books and extensive electronic databases. Staff Reporter Travelling expo will offer on-the-spot enrolment Library facilities can be accessed via mail, phone, email, etc. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the British library becoming a mere memory for the capital city is it time for Ananthapuri’s book lovers to think of cross-decking to the American Library? The three-day travelling exhibition of the American Library that will, among other things, offer on-the-spot membership enrolment for individuals and institutions will probably help book lovers here get a feel of the facilities and services enjoyed by their counterparts in Chennai. Eligibility Membership to the library is available to individuals, and organisations such as universities, colleges, research institutions, government establishments, corporate houses, newspaper houses and NGOs from south India For details, http://www.hindu. com/2008/ 08/26/stories/ 2008082650440200 .htm Mysore K. Jagadish, Director of the library, said the library staff provided information on how residents outside Chennai can access the library’s extensive resources via mail, telephone, fax, email and the Internet. For details, http://www.hindu. com/2008/ 08/25/stories/ 2008082551020200 .htm

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Lecturer in Library and Information Science
by JAGDISH KULKARNI 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Swami Ramanand Teerth Marathwada University, Nanded invited applications for the post of Lecturer in Library and Information Science before 18th September in prescribed application foramt and in 12 copies. The details can be seen on www.srtmun.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Google Chrome" the Google's Open-Source web browser
by amritha raj 02 Sep '08

02 Sep '08

Google announced Monday that they are going to release an open-source browser known as Chrome, a beta version of which will be released in 100 countries on Tuesday.Further details can be had from this link http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/09/fresh-take-on-browser.html Amritha Raj Library Trainee Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scientist-B (Library Science) at Information and Library Network Centre, Ahmedabad
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Scientist-B (8000-275-13500): 1 OBC Qualifications: (a) M.Lib./M.L.I.Sc. or its equivalent with one year post qualification experience in a regular position. Last date: 20 days of publication of the advertisement. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 63 or click the site www.inflibnet.ac.in Address: Information and Library Network Centre (An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission), Post Box No. 4116, Near Gujarat UniversityGuest House, University Campus, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad-380009. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Information officer at National Institute of Homeopathy, Kolkata
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Library Information Officer (10000-325-15200): 1 UR Click the site www.indianmedicine.nic.in for advertisement and other details. Last date: 45 days from the date of publication of this advertisement. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 60-61. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Chief Librarian & Librarian at Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology, Bhubaneswar-751003, Orissa
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Chief Librarian: 1 2. Librarian: Posts 4 (SC-1, ST-1, UR-2 (1 for Women)). Details of qualifications scale of pay experience and other required conditions in respect of each post will be supplied along with the application form in the cash counter of QUAT, Bhuwaneshwar-751003. Applications in the prescribed form dully filled in along with attested copies of all certificates, mark sheets of all examination passed, experience certificate and research publications and unstamped self addressed envelop should reach the Registrar, QUAT, Bhubaneswar-751003 by Registered Post latest by 15 September 2008. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 42-42. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professional Assistant at Pondicherry University (A Central University)
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Professional Assistant (5,500-175-9000): 5 UR (Deputation). Qualifications: Persons holding analogous posts or a feeder cadre post in the next below scale in the Govt or University with the following requirements are eligible. (a) bachelor's Degree in Library Science and (b) Two years relevant experience in a University/College Library. (Or) (a) Any Master's Degree with a Diploma in Library Science and (b) Two years relevant experience in a University/College Library. Demand Draft: 300/- from Nationalized Bank (75/- in case of SC/ST/PH candidates) drawn in favour of "The Finance Officer, Pondicherry University" and Payable at Puducherry must reach the Assistant Registrar (Admn), Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, Puducherry-605014 on or before 16th September 2008. Source: Employment News 30 August- 5 September 2008, page 2. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian at Cochin College, Kochi-682002
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian (8000-275-13500): 1 UR Qualifications: (a) Master degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation with at least 55% of marks or its equivalent grade, good academic record and computerization of library. (b) Qualifying in the National level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. Age Limit: The maximum age for the appointments shall be 36 yeras as on 1st July 2008, subject to usual relaxation to SC/ST and backward communities as per Government orders issued from time to time. Application forms can be had from the manager, The Cochin, Kochi-2 on payment of Rs 250/- by demand draft drawn in favour of "The Cochin Education Society, Kochi-2". The last date for receipt of filled applications will be 10 September 2008. Source: University News, Vol 46 No 32, August 11-17, 2008. Best Regards Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info.Sci. University of Delhi -- 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] Need to change the present nomenclature
by sudipta chatterjee 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

My Respected Professional Colleagues! Library & Information Science, in the truest sense has become very dynamic during the last 2 decades.... and, the Indian scenario in general is, we are lagging far behind in comparison to the progressive countries all around the Globe..... We love to call us Library & Information Professionals, and that's nice indeed.... but, before we go for further nomenclature, we must start categorizing ourselves as First Generation Librarians (Conventionals!), Second Generation Librarians (All of us those are very excited to observe the current happenings and appreciate modern trends in our field through out the world, and, we end up there!), Third Generation Librarians (The Techno. Savvy Group and who dare to be Innovative and have the courage to Design, Develop, IIntroduce, and mpelement Library & Information Systems & Services in any given set-up)..... so and so. Our basic handicap is we are incapable to dream BIG.... The course curriculum in Indian Universities are not at all COMPLETE (not WHOLESOME rather!), Most of the Reseraches and Published Articles lack originality (in most cases cut-copy-paste sort of thing, because we are too good in plagiarism!). And, mental-make-up-wise, we lack flexibilty and innovativeness..... in general. WELL, YES, EXCEPTIONS are always there! Well, our scope of job encompasses so many aspects nowadays..... Library Management, Information Management, Knowledge Management (in most cases applied in wrong sense!), Information Resources Management (from selection and procurement to preservation & conservation in different media and format), Reference, Refferal, Document Delivery, Reprography, Indexing & Abstracting, Bibliography/Webliography Compilation, Content Analysis, Content Development, Technical Writing, Presentation, Digitization..... And, what not? All these are ever-increasing and ever-demanding which call for too many expertise including excellent Information Skills, Inter-Personal Skills, Managerial Skills.... and a good number of soft-skills.... Therefore, I believe, the need of the moment is not a so-called PROPER nomenclature, but, adequate NOURISHMENT of the PROFESSION itself! We need a better FINISHING... that's all about it! "Library & Information Science" is OK for time-being.... because, I believe the SCIENTIFIC approach (our mind-set wise) is the PRIME requirement for achievibg professional excellence.... Well, I had stopped to the "THIRD GENERATION'.... the FOURTH GENERATION or FIFTH GENERATION Library & Information Profesionals, hope will be in a position to think about a more appropriate nomenclature as far as the profession is concerned, Right? Thank You. Ms Sudipta Chatterjee Executive-Library & Information Services International Combustion (India) Ltd. 107/1, Park Street, Kolkata 700016 Email: s.chatterjee(a)internationalcombustion.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian at L.R.S. Institute of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases (LRSITRD), Delhi
by Vinod Singh 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Post: 1. Librarian (Contract Baisis on fixed emoliments a 12000/-): 1 UR Qualifications: (a) Degree in a Life Sciences from a recognised University or equivalent. (b) Bachelor or equivalent degree in Library Science from a recognised University/ Institute or equivalent. (c) Two yeras professional experience in a Library or educational Institute/ Research Organization. Note: The candidates for this post may appear for walk in Interview on 11th September 2008 at 2:30 PM alongwith application on plain paper with passport size photograph, attested copies of their educational qualifications and experience etc. Best Regards, Vikusi Research Scholar (M.Phil) Dept. of Lib. & Info. Sci. University of Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2008
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2008 14:47:26 +0800 From: "Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL)" <P.Muralidharan(a)elsevier.com> "Scopus Young Scientist Awards 2008 - Promote them in your institution Elsevier has announced the awards for 2008. The awards are in recognition of Indian Science and aims to celebrate the success of the young scientists. Instituted in 2006, the awards have been given away in the last two years to young and brilliant minds in major subject areas. This year's awards will be given away in 11 subject areas : Agriculture, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Library & Information Science, Mathematics, Medicine, Physics, Pharmacology, Social Sciences. Application forms can be downloaded from http://asia.elsevier.com/SYSA_India_2008.doc Further information can be had from Padma Muralidharan. Regards, Padma Muralidharan Senior Manager - Account Development Elsevier India (Science & Technology) LOGIX PARK, I Floor, A4 & A5, Sector 16 NOIDA - 201 301 (Uttar Pradesh) Ph : 91-120-4679202; MOB +91-9810739993

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LIS vacancies in Govt Dept and Universities across the India
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Date: Sat, 30 Aug 2008 09:21:17 +0530 From: Charu Mathur <lib.wrd.2008(a)gmail.com> Respected Friends, I would like to request to all that please spare your precious time and go through the following LIS vacancies in various Govt Dept and universities------------ 1. One post of Chief Librarian and Four posts of Librarian in Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology , Bhubaneshwar . Last date of receipt of application -15.09.2008 (Refer-page 42) 2. One Library Attendant (OBC) in the pay scale of Rs. 2650-4000 in Atma Ram Sanatan Dharam College (university of Delhi). Last date of receipt of application -15.09.2008 (Refer-page 43) 3. Few vacancies in the Grade of Senior Library and Information Assistant in AFHQ/ISOs, Min of Defence on Deputation /Absorption basis in the pay scale of Rs. 5500-175-9000. (Refer-page 46) 4. One post of Library Clerk in the Ministry of Finance, Department of Economic Affairs on regular basis in the pay scale of Rs. 3050-4590/- Last date of receipt of application � 60 days from the date of issue. (Refer-page -52) 5. Supreme Court of India has invited the application for the post of Director (Library ) in the provisional and ad-hoc scale of pay of Rs. 14300-400-18300/- plus allowances as admissible under the rule. Last date of receipt of application � latest by 5.00 P.M. on 25.09.2008 (Refer-page -53) 6. Two Assistant Librarian (Unreserved) at National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi in the pay scale of Rs. 4500-125-7000. Last date of receipt of application � 29.09.2008 (Refer-page -57) 7. One post of Library Information Officer in Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , Department of AYUSH, Kolkata in the pay scale of Rs. 10000-325-15200/- . Last date of receipt of application � 45 days from the date of publication of this advt. (Refer-page - 60-61). For further detail I may request to consult the Employment News (30 August-5 September 2008). Regards, Miss Charu Mathur

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Google Launches Mapping Tool in india
by Mailing List Admin 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Date: Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:52:23 +0530 (IST) From: Champeswar Mishra <champe1_mishra(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Professionals, It's happy to know that internet search engine giant Google launched a mapping tool called Google Map Maker (http://maps.google.com/help/mapmaker/india/) which was conceived and developed by its indian engineering team. It allows users to add or edit geographical features such as roads, business, parks, schools, apartment building and localities among others in the existing maps of their city. With Warms Regards, Champeswar Mishra

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Open Source Software For Libraries
by Vimal Kumar 01 Sep '08

01 Sep '08

Dear Friends, The May/June 2007 issue of ALA TechSource's Library Technology Reports focused on free and open source software. In "Open-Source Software for Libraries," authors engagingly narrates the history of open source, explains how the OSS "movement" came about, details key players in OSS development, and discusses why and how open source can work for libraries. http://maisonbisson.com/oss4lib/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MMTV requires Asst. Librarian
by Vimal Kumar 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

MMTV requires Asst. Librarian Qualification: BLISc+2 yrs experience in a media library. This advertisement appeared in Manorama Daily on August 27. And resume must be reach within 7 days to Senior General Manager, Human Resources MM TV Manorama Building KK Road Kottayam 686001 Email: jobs(a)mmtv.in Superscribe the envelope with "Asst. Librarian. -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Leadership Institute for Acedemic Librarians(LIAL) August 3-8, 2008
by Charu Mathur 30 Aug '08

30 Aug '08

Respected Friends, I am feeling very proud to share this information among all prestigious LIS groups. I request to my worthy friends to have a look on following information and don't lose the opportunity to congratulate Dr. Shankar Singh for his remarkable achievement. Regards, Miss Charu Mathur. "Dear Charu, I congratulate you for your quick updated mail and useful information for the groups.I would like to share one important event here. Dr SHANKAR SINGH,Sr Manager,Library & Information services,Power Finance Corporation Ltd,New Delhi has recently attended one of the prestigious programme on The Leadership Institute for Acedemic Librarians(LIAL) August 3-8,2008 organised by the harvard Institutes for Higher Education,Cambridge ,Massachusetts, USA. He became the first Indian, selected for this course to attend this programme by virtue of his qualification, experience and knowlwdge. Congratulations to Dr Shankar Singh(Sr Library Professional and a Sr Library Teacher) . Please disseminate this news on the groups. Thanks, with regards, sarita" -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Disclib Query
by parinitas＠hexaware.com 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Dear All, I am using Disclib to list the contents of various CDs available with the library. Eventually this will be added to the catalogue of contents. However the data is huge with too may file extensions from .0 to .xmo and .zip Could anyone help me out with this? Which are the files I need to keep which show the contents details? I have already tried using fileextension.Org, but the files in the CDs are too many and too varied, and it would take eons to do this work manually - find out what the file extension means and then decide whether to keep it in the list or not!! Has anyone worked with Disclib? Could you tell me how this problem was sorted? Has anyone faced a similar situation? How did you resolve it? Please do let me know.... Regards, Parinita Call us at: 6791 9595 Ext. 9707 *************************************************************************************************************************** This e-mail communication and any attachments may be privileged and confidential to Hexaware and are intended only for the use of the recipients named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not review, disclose, disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail and attachments. If you have received this email in error, please delete the same alongwith all attachments thereto and notify us immediately at mailadmin(a)hexaware.com . *************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Knowledge Society opened the "Membership" for Public
by Thomas Abraham 29 Aug '08

29 Aug '08

Dear Friends, It's happy to inform that Open Knowledge Society have opened the "Membership Drive" to the public irrespective of the stream and profession. The individual membership is of two types. i. Annual Membership ii. Lifetime Membership. For more details http://www.oksociety.in Thanks in advance With regards Thomas Abraham -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Delicious Library 2.0
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Dear Friends, Catalogue your books, music, movies, software, toys, tools, electronics etc., using Delicious Monster Library 2.0. Some of the Applications are, 1. Web Publishing 2. Large Libraries 3. iphone export 4. Bibliography 5. Apple Script 6. Voice Search 7. ipod sync 8. Smart Shelves and many more Just Down load Delicious Library 2.0 and use it. ( http://www.delicious-monster.com) Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OCLC worldcat copyright registry
by jasim s 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Want to know more on copyright status of documents?.OCLC worldcat copyright registry will help you well enough.read more at http://www.librarytechnology.org/diglib-fulldisplay.pl?SID=2008082815826416… jasimudeen.s thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Voucher Scheme
by Charu Mathur 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

Respected Friends, IFLA has introduced a Voucher scheme of international payment scheme for International Library request. These vouchers are available in two values, i.e. EUR 4, and EUR 8 and can be used to make the payment, instead of cash. As per IFLA officials, this scheme is based on re-useable plastic vouchers, which represents a standard payment for one transaction. This scheme will helpful to eliminating in all financial hurdles encountering in International borrowing and document supply. Following links may be helpful in getting the further detail – http://www.ifla.org.sg/VI/2/p1/voucher-scheme.htm#Barcodes http://www.ifla.org.sg/VI/2/p1/vouchers.htm#How Regards. Miss Charu Mathur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course in LIS concluded at UGC-ASC, JMI, New Delhi
by T. Shahab 28 Aug '08

28 Aug '08

This is to inform all that the 2nd 3-Week Refresher Course in Library & Information Sciences organized by the UGC-Academic Staff College of Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi-25 from 06/8/2008 to 27/8/2008 has successfully concluded yesterday. The valedictory function was graced by Prof Krishna Kumar, the retd. Prof. & HOD, DLIS, University of Delhi and an author of many good books on almost all aspects of LIS, in the capacity of chief guest. He distributed the certificates to the participants and congratulated them for successfully fulfilling all requirements of this rigorous course which shall surely add to their understanding about the current developments in the field of LIS and also increase their levels of competency and commitment to the profession. He made an impassioned appeal to the professionals to make their presence felt in the organization wherever they are working by performing the best service possible with the given resources. He shared the working experience of his time with the participants and remarked about the good fortune of the present generation of librarians for having access to very enabling facilities of ICT. Prof. Zahid Khan of the Dept. of Physic and the Director CIT, JMI who presided the function, informed the gathering about the network topography of Jamia Millia Islamia. He told of his feeling that going through the content of the lectures delivered during the Refresher Course, he feels that it would have also been very beneficial for him. Dr. Ghayas Makhdumi, the ever ebullient coordinator and University Librarian of JMI in his brief address read out the subject-matter covered during the course and remarked that the overwhelming response of the library professionals is not only indicative of the fact that they are ever open and eager to absorb the latest development in LIS but also that the profession of library and information services has bright future in the country. The programme was made lively by soulful rendering of ghazals by Mr M.A. Khan of Tonk (Rajastahan), a poem (geet) by Dr. Srivastava of IIT-Delhi and a joke concerning librarians by Mrs Guliya of Haryana. The participants felt privileged to honour the eminent persons on the dais by presenting bouquets and some gifts as token of their gratitude. However, after attending this Refresher Course, I want to share some of my personal opinion with the library professionals through the gateway of lis-forum: i) the library professional on the verge of retirement may be screened out; ii) while screening the applications for selection, the status of computerization in the participant's organization may be taken as a criteria; iii) the working knowledge of English may be made a compulsory criteria; iv) the resource persons may be requested to make the lecture session a very interactive one having a look out for those participants who appear to be less understanding. Regards TANWIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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