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Short Term Training Courses (2008-2009) at NISCAIR, New Delhi, India
by Puna Das 05 May '08

05 May '08

National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR), Training Division 14, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi 110 067, India NISCAIR conducts short term courses in the field of Library and Information Science and other areas. The following short term courses will be held during April 2008 to March 2009. Short Term Training Courses (20082009) Information Technology for Information Management Library Automation and Resource Sharing Design and Development of Digital Libraries Using DSPACE Advanced Applications in WINISIS Knowledge Innovation Culture and Management in Libraries Online WINISIS Databases: Design & Development Access and Management of E-Resources: Consortia Approach Technical Writing & Editing Library Automation and Open Source Software Bibliometrics Tools and Techniques for Measurement & Evaluation of Research Outputs Design and Development of Digital Libraries Using GSDL Science Communication and Science Popularization E-Publishing Interoperability through OAI-PMH Protocol Fundamentals of IPR Patent Drafting Intellectual Property Management Herbarium Techniques Note: 1. The number of participants are limited to Twenty (20) for each of the courses. 2. Admission is strictly on the basis of first come first serve basis. 3. Course fee may be sent to the In-charge, Training courses at least 10 days in advance in the form of Demand Draft in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" payable at "New Delhi". For details, please visit: http://www.niscair.res.in/movingmenu/Training%20Course%20Calender%202008-09… and for any clarification, feel free to contact Dr. Narendra Kumar, In-Charge, Training Division (+91-11-26965094/26863617) at narendrakumar(a)niscair.res.in With Best Wishes Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India --------------------------------- Bring your gang together. Do your thing. Find your favourite Yahoo! Group. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIT, Kanpur : Vacancy for Libn., SLIA & Jr. Asst. (Lib.)
by Mukesh Anand 05 May '08

05 May '08

Dear Members', Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur has notified for following vacancies for its Library Advt. No. 1/2008 1. Librarian (UR) Pay Scale Rs. 16,400-22,400 2. Senior Library Information Assistant (OBC-1) Pay Scale Rs.5,500-9,000 3. Junior Assistant (Library) (SC-1,PH/UR-1, UR-1) Pay Scale Rs.3,200-4,900 Gross Emoluments (including DP - Dearness Pay, DA Dearness Allowance, HRA House Rent Allowance, CCA -City Compensatory Allowance & TA-Transport Allowance) at the initial basic pay for Librarian post Rs. 40,892/- Senior Library Information Assistant post Rs. 13,706/- Junior Assistant (Library) Rs. 8,026/- N.B. :- For qualification & experience see detailed advt. published in Employment News dated 26th April, ' 08 OR on the Institute's Website www.iitk.ac.in The completed application must reach the Institute on or before 26th May, ' 08 Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO helps complete study on equitable access to documentary heritage in South Asian Countries
by Puna Das 05 May '08

05 May '08

UNESCO helps complete study on equitable access to documentary heritage in South Asian Countries 05-05-2008 (New Delhi) The National Mission for Manuscripts of India, in association with UNESCO, completed a research study to assist in the development of legal and policy framework and protocols for promoting equitable access to documentary heritage, relevant to India and other South Asian countries. Entitled Legal and Policy Framework for Promoting Equitable Access to Documentary Heritage, the study seeks to accurately identify and critically examine the legal and policy framework for promoting equitable access to documentary heritage. The National Mission for Manuscripts is the most important institution in India dealing with bibliographic databases and the conservation and preservation of valuable manuscripts. The study covers the legal and policy framework which envelops the lifecycle of the Mission's work: access to manuscripts, their digitisation and creation of databases. By critically examining the legal rules in the practical context of the Missions work, the research team has put together the first review of an initiative aimed at the protection of Indian traditional knowledge. The study illustrates working patterns of the Mission within the legal and policy framework of the country. It is a helpful sourcebook for understanding South Asian legal and policy framework for accessing documentary heritage collections. While the study does not set out to be the final word on these policy initiatives, it definitely makes significant progress in the policy debate and legal literature in this field. The conclusions presented in the form of draft legal agreements and policy recommendations will, with no doubt, be valuable tools for South Asian countries that share similar legal and policy framework within the sub-region. The study is available online: click here http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26706&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT…. Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26709&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… See Also: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26397&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ---- With Best Regards Anup Kumar Das New Delhi India http://anup-jnu.blogspot.com --------------------------------- From Chandigarh to Chennai - find friends all over India. Click here. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SOP IN LIBRARY
by Manik Nand lal 05 May '08

05 May '08

Dear Colleagues, Do you follow STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDUE (SOP) in your library? If so, can you please arrange to send me a copy? Thanking you & with warm regards, N. MANIK MANAGER-LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRE DABUR RESEARCH FOUNDATION 22, SITE IV, SAHIBABAD GHAZIABAD-201010 INDIA TEL. : +91-120-4378 497 FAX : +91-120-4376 905 "This message is for the designated recipient only and may contain privileged, proprietary, or otherwise private information. If you have received it in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the original. Any other use of the email by you is prohibited." -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop - brochure
by SRELS 05 May '08

05 May '08

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange to announce the following workshop brochure for the benefit of lis-forum members. Thanking you, Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS, Bangalore ***** Workshop on NewGenLib (9-11 June 2008) Organized by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) in association with Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies (RCIS), JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science and Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM) WORKSHOP ON NEWGENLIB About NewGenLib NewGenLib (www.newgenlib.com) a web-based integrated library management system (ILMS) was recently made open source under the GNU General Public Licensing (GPL). In the three months since it became open source software (OSS), there have been 6000+ downloads of the software worldwide. NewGenLib is predicated on using international metadata and interoperability standards and web protocols. The two agencies involved in the development of the software: Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM) (www.kiikm.org) and Verus Solutions Pvt. Ltd., (VSPL) envision the spread of NewGenLib and other open source solutions in libraries in the country and region via advocacy, workshops and services to libraries. The NewGenLib Foundation has been formed to further the use of open source technologies, NewGenLib and also to contribute to its continued enhancement. Workshop Objectives and Content 1. Paradigms of the open source movement and the pros and cons of OSS 2. Technology and architecture of NewGenLib 3. Metadata and inter-operability standards on which NewGenLib in predicated and hands-on exercises on using these. 4. Hands-on installation of the server-and client-side software on Windows and Linux OS 5. Database development (including multilingual data entry) with NewGenLib using direct import and the Z39-50 protocol from web sources of MARC-21 metadata. 6. The development of open access repositories compliant with OAI-PMH via NewGenLib 7. Serials management in NewGenLib and use of standards for display and the MARC-21 holdings format 8. The NewGenLib Desktop Application and the End-of-day Process application 9. Free and paid technical support services that open source users can expect Target Audience for the Workshop LIS professionals with basic working knowledge of IT and IT professionals interested in ILMS and current/potential users of NewGenLib. The Workshop will be limited to 40 participants on a 'first-come-first-served' basis. Workshop Fee Those interested may register on or before 1st June 2008 on payment of Rs. 4,000/- by DD drawn favouring Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science. The fee will cover the cost of workshop kit comprising the Installation CD, multimedia tutorials and papers, hard copy user manual; lunch and tea. The duly filled-in Registration Form with the payment should be forwarded to the Executive Officer, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 on or before 1st June 2008. Course Faculty Mr. L.J. Haravu, KIIKM, Hyderabad E-mail: haravu(a)newgenlib.com Mr. E M Siddartha, NewGenLib Foundation, Hyderabad, E-mail: siddartha(a)newgenlib.com Accommodation Participants will need to make their own arrangements for stay in Bangalore for the Workshop. Workshop Coordinator Dr. K.N. Prasad Executive Officer SRELS, Bangalore 560 010 Phone: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in Venue Cyber Class Room Digital Information Services Centre (DISC) JRD Tata Memorial Library Annexe, IISc Indian Institute of Science, IISc PO Bangalore 560 012 REGISTRATION FORM Workshop on NewGenLib (9-11 June 2008) Name : Designation : Name of the Institution : Mailing Address : Pin Code: Tel : Fax : E-Mail : Payment Details : Amount : D.D. No. & Date : Bank Name & Branch : Sponsoring Authority : (seal and signature) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cartoon wanted : can anyone help me?
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 05 May '08

05 May '08

Dear Friends Long ago I saw a cartoon. It contained a series of about 8 pictures. During a night, a person picks up spherical rock/stone pieces, chisels and smoothen them out to the size of a foot ball, paints them to look like foot ball, then stealthily places them at vantage points on the road (say under a well lit lamp post) and then goes home to sleep. Next morning a queue of men of various ages with broken legs pile up in his clinic. He, the mischief maker, who worked hard in the night is an orthopedic surgeon. "It is a hard life indeed" or some such thing was the caption. I saw it on the net about 2 years ago and have sent it to a couple of "ortho doc" friends. But now I am unable to locate this picture, though I have been trying to get at it for the past many months. Can some avid googler take up this challenge and help? Here is a case of Image searching where keywords are not of much use. That is the reason why Google encourages searchers to assign tags or keywords to the image search results. Dr P Vyasamoorthy, Society for Serving Seniors 30, Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Phone 27846631 / 94908 04278 http://societyforservingseniors.satyamcsr.org -- Dr P Vyasamoorthy, Society for Serving Seniors 30, Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Phone 27846631 / 94908 04278 http://societyforservingseniors.satyamcsr.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kind Request
by JK 04 May '08

04 May '08

Dear All, I need some information about the standards (National as well as International) used for e-publishing. I also want to know from the library and information science professionals about the interoperable online metadata standards and their applications in Digital Library Softwares. Specifically, I like to know about DCMI (Dublin Core Metadata Initiative which is one of the online metadata standard) and its relevance and applications in Digital Library Softwares. I would be very grateful if I could get some information about e-learning/e-content management softwares/ models. Specifically, like to know if any body is aware of and can explain applications of SCORM which is one of the standard for web based e-learning used internationally. Urgent reply will be appreciated. *Regards* *Jaya Kalra* *Senior Consultant - LIS Group* *Total IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd.* *412-C, Suneja Tower - I,* *District Centre, Janak Puri* *New Delhi - 110058* *e-mail : jaya(a)totalit.co.in* *website : www.totalit.co.in* * www.ejserver.com* * www.globalperiodicals.com* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Subramania Bharati’s Letters: from THE HINDU Archives
by sankaran arumugam 04 May '08

04 May '08

Dear All, THE HINDU recently published the great Tamil poet, freedom fighter Subramania Bharati's "Letters to the Editor' from TH Archives. Highlights: The Letters to the Editor the great Tamil poet contributed to The Hindu between 1904 and 1916 have a remarkable range and a distinctive voice. C. Subramania Bharati (1882 - 1921) is indisputably the greatest of modern Tamil poets. He was a precocious child, and his prodigious talent at verse earned him the title of Bharati even as a boy. He briefly taught Tamil at Madurai before joining the Swadesamitran. The nationalist Tamil daily was founded by G. Subramania Iyer, one of the founders of The Hindu. The Hindu is proud to reproduce some of Bharati’s published letters. (With research assistance from K. Rajendrababu, Chief Librarian, The Hindu.) For full details click the link http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/06/stories/2008040659160800.htm Response from readers http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/07/stories/2008040754781004.htm http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/08/stories/2008040854311003.htm http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/09/stories/2008040954931003.htm http://www.hindu.com/2008/04/10/stories/2008041055671004.htm Book released http://www.thehindu.com/2008/04/20/stories/2008042059150500.htm Regards sankaran Bollywood, fun, friendship, sports and more. You name it, we have it on http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups/bestofyahoo/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research in LIS
by Sambhunath Halder 03 May '08

03 May '08

Dear All I would like to know the opportunity to research in LIS by SET qualified candidates. The information provided by WBCSC is "*SET qualified candidates will also be eligible for State funded Research Scholarship tenable only in the departments of the State -aided Universities (vide G.O. No. 51(7) Edn. (U) dt. 30.01.97 from the Higher Education Department, Govt. of West Bengal)*". If possible, please give the details for the same. =================================== Regards, Sambhu Nath Halder Library and Documentation Centre, Narula Institute of Technology, 81, Nilgunj Road, Kolkata 700109. Contact No. : +91 9733964714; 9851280201 =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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open access publishing
by nrusingh dash 03 May '08

03 May '08

dear professional friends ! The following link will take you to a plethora of open access information http://library.truman.edu/search_articles/open-access.htm just have a look at it, Nrusingh Kumar Dash Librarian Silicon Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar-24 ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job and Seminar Alerts for May Month
by Badan Barman 02 May '08

02 May '08

Information about a lot of new job openings is announced on the following site. Interested candidates are requested to click on the following link for details http://lisjob.blogspot.com For upcoming seminars, conference, workshop and refresher courses please click on the following link http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/ If any information is left out please let me know. Your contribution will be greatly acknowledged. -- Thanking you Yours faithfully Sri Badan Barman Research Scholar DLISc, Gauhati University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Courses on Distance Mode and Open Universities In India
by sri priya 02 May '08

02 May '08

List of Institutions Offering Courses on Distance Mode and Open Universities In India: Open Universities Distance Courses Institutes http://www.education.nic.in/dist_inst.asp Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy Announcement for the post of Librarian at Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai
by Seth, Renu 02 May '08

02 May '08

<<ole0.bmp>> Vacancy Announcement Goethe-Institut/Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai is planning to open a new library in its premises. Therefore we invite applications for the position of the Librarian. MMB is part of the worldwide network of the Goethe-Institut Munich and promotes German language and culture abroad. The library provides comprehensive and up-to-date information about Germany. Responsibilities: * Implement the new concept for library and information work in cooperation with the Regional Institute in Delhi * Convert the collection profile * Develop and maintain new library services according to the needs of patrons * Provide information services about Germany * Introduce new library software for cataloguing and circulation * Market library resources and services to target groups * Organize events to promote collection and services * Plan and monitor library budget * Evaluation of library performance (reports, statistics) Requirements: * Master's degree from an accredited library school * Minimum of two years professional experience * Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English * Good knowledge of spoken and written German language and culture an advantage * Competence in using new technology as a research tool * Profound knowledge of computer applications * Strong commitment to public service * Initiative, flexibility, and strong ability to work in a team environment * Organizational skills are a must Remuneration in accordance with the MMB salary scheme and in commensuration with qualifications and experience. Applications received by May 15, 2008 will receive first consideration. Send letter of application, along with two professional references to Marla Stukenberg, The Director, Max Mueller Bhavan Mumbai, K. Dubash Marg, Kala Ghoda, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel: (022) 2202 7542 Email: il(a)mumbai.goethe.org Visit our web site at www.goethe.de/mumbai > > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Institutional Repositories to be vigorously promoted in India!
by T. Shahab 02 May '08

02 May '08

Recently I participated in a Brainstroming meet held at INSA, New Delhi on 26/04/2008 with a view to draft recommendations to be submitted to the GOI for changes in Copyright Law for scholarly communication in tune with emerging practices in the new information era. While it was generally agreed that research publications coming out of all public funded researches and projects has to be made available through open access (OA) initiatives similar to the international practices, the modalities to achieve this aim drew passioned discussions from various quarters representing different interest groups, like publishers, advocates, scientista, librarians, etc. It was agreed that the scientific community should be won over to ths concept of contributing their peer reviewed reseacrh articles, etc for the Institutional Archives and Repositories (IR) so that they may get wider visibility and impact and simulatenously the level of study & research in the country may get elevated. Different models from the international practices were also discussed-ranging from Institutional fiats to self mandates by the scholarly community. The signed editorial by Dr. P. Balaram carried in the April 10, 2008 issue of the CURRENT SCIENCE titled 'Science Journals: Issues of Access', which has called the open access movement a 'new wind' blowing over the 'turbulent world of science publishing' generated great interest. Balaram noted that scientific literature was globally exploding and publishing was an increasingly profitable enterprise. Large publishing houses like (the European) Elsevier Science and Springer-Verlag are beginning to monopolise the world of science journals; a situation that promotes a seller's market. However there are great pressures on libraries worldwide to 'prune their subscriptions in the face of mounting costs'. Citing the example from his experience at IISc, Bangalore, which has probably India's largest holding of science and engineering journals, Balaram has written that even IISc was thinking of trimming the library's subscriptions. A current idea floating at the Institute is that the Journals that the IISc faculty did not publish for a few years, which were not cited by IISc authors and also did not cite papers emerging from this Bangalore institution, were listed. This list could save Rs.10 million (US$250,000) by way of subscriptions.Thus it has been argued that 'the idea of open, institutional archives' has to be 'vigorously promoted in India'. Regards. TANWIR Libraries inpublished Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'. India are facing growpressures on libraries worldwide to 'prune their subscriptions in the face of mounting costs'. It said Bangalore's Indian Inspublished Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'.titute of Science (IISc), probably India's largpublished Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'.est holding of science and engineering journals, was thinking of trimming the library's subscriptions.published Current Science, India's prominent fortnightly journal of research, has editorially argued for 'the idea of open, institutional archives' and called for it to be 'vigorously promoted in India'. Journals that the IISc faculty did not publish for a few years, which were not cited by IISc authors and also did not cite papers emerging from this Bangalore institution, were listed. This list could save Rs.10 million (US$250,000) by way of subscriptions. ing costs, specially to sometimes maintain both print and on-line subscriptions and issues related to 'perpetual' electrpressures on libraries worldwide to 'prune their subscriptions in the face of mounting costs'. It said Bangalore's Indian Institute of Science (IISc), probably India's largest holding of science and engineering journals, was thinking of trimming the library's subscriptions. Journals that the IISc faculty did not publish for a few years, which were not cited by IISc authors and also did not cite papers emerging from this Bangalore institution, were listed. This list could save Rs.10 million (US$250,000) by way of subscriptions. onic access to back-files. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hindi included in Google Translate
by Sukhdev Singh 02 May '08

02 May '08

Google Translate <http://translate.google.com> has now included Hindi in its list of languages. So now you can translate English to Hindi or Hindi to English. See also few tools available in Google Translate. You can read English sites in Hindi or Make your own site available in Hindi or English. The translated text for Hindi would be in Devnagri. But don't start celebrating yet! Translated text does not follow the grammar or syntax of Hindi. For example "My name is Sukhdev Singh" would be translated as "मेरा नाम है सुखदेव सिंह", when it should be "मेरा नाम सुखदेव सिंह है". You can suggest Google the right translation by clicking on "Suggest a better translation". It may improve translation quality in future by learning from suggestions. --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Executive Summary of Workshop Results emerging from The International Seminar "Libraries on the Agenda!"
by Seth, Renu 02 May '08

02 May '08

Dear Colleagues, You might be aware, Max Mueller Bhavan in collaboration with the French Embassy, British Council and Instituto Cervantes organised "Libraries on the Agenda" ": An International Seminar on Library Advocacy. The seminar was also supported by The National Knowledge Commission. The seminar was intended to provide a platform to Indian professionals and other stakeholders to explore ways and means of taking the NKC recommendations to the implementation stage. The expertise and the efforts made all over Europe towards library advocacy, branding and Marketing of libraries, library policies and best practices were shared in the seminar as illustrations of good practices. The seminar culminated into workshops and the professionals taking part in the workshops deliberated upon developing a blue print and an action plan on the following four topics, which would be helpful in reviving and modernising the library landscape in India: 1. Role and Authority of the National Commission as an Advocate for Library Development in India 2. Developing an Advocacy Strategy for Indian Libraries 3. Branding and Marketing for Changing the Image of Libraries in India 4 Developing Standardised ICT Infrastructure for Libraries in India The Executive summary of the workshop results is available at the National Knowledge Commission website at: http://knowledgecommission.gov.in/downloads/documents/IntSeminar_Libraries.… We are happy that the results are accessible to everyone through the NKC website and will keep you posted about further developments in this regard. Yours sincerely, Marilen Daum Renu Seth Director Chief Librarian Library and Information Services South Asia <<ole0.bmp>> Max Mueller Bhavan 3, Kasturba Gandhi Marg New Delhi-110001 Telephone +91-11-23329506 www.goethe.de/newdelhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Use of E-books, 2008-09
by thimma naik 02 May '08

02 May '08

Primary Research Group has published Library Use of E-books, 2008-09 Edition, (ISBN 1-57440-101-7) Data in the report is based on a survey of 75 academic, public and special libraries. Librarians detail their plans on how they plan to develop their e-book collections, what they think of e-book readers and software, and which e-book aggregators and publishers appeal to them most and why. Other issues covered include: library production of e-books and collection digitization, e-book collection information literacy efforts, use of e-books in course reserves and inter-library loan, e-book pricing and inflation issues, acquisition sources and strategies for e-books and other issues of concern to libraries and book publishers. Some of the report's findings are that: Well over 81% of the sample cataloged their e-book collection and listed it in their online library catalog. For the most part, librarians in the sample felt that their patrons were less skilled in using e-book collections than they were in using databases of magazine, newspaper and journal articles. The libraries in the sample had MARC records for a mean of approximately 74% of the e-books in their collections. Many libraries reported significant use of electronic directories. 12.5% reported extensive use and 30% said that use was significant. The larger libraries reported the heaviest use. Use of e-books in the hard sciences was particularly high. More than 30% of participants said that use of e-books in the hard sciences (defined as chemistry, physics and biology) was quite extensive and another 26% noted significant use. Libraries in the sample maintained a print version for a mean of 24% of the e-books in their e-book collections. Nearly 21% of the libraries in our sample have digitized out-of-copyright books in their collections in order to make their contents more available to their patrons. Libraries in the sample expect to renew a mean of 77% of their current e-book contract. E-book spending grew rapidly in 2008 but slowed significantly from 2007 growth rates. E-books account for only about 3.9% of the books on course reserve, with a minimum of 0 to a maximum of 30%. Nearly 70% of the sample's total spending on e-books was with aggregators, while just over 24.6% of the total spending was spent with individual publishers. Data is broken out by library budget size, for US and non-US libraries and for academic and non-academic libraries. The report presents more than 300 tables of data on e-book use by libraries, as well as analysis and commentary. The report is available from Primary Research Group (www.PrimaryResearch.com) cost for PDF version $75.00 Thimmappa N. MLISc, PGDHL Bengaluru +91 94488 69387 thimmappa03(a)yahoo.com or softeyest(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hong Kong Library Association 50th Anniversary Conference
by Indira K. 02 May '08

02 May '08

The Hong Kong Library Association 50th Anniversary Conference The Hong Kong Central Library 4th and 5th November, 2008 Conference on "Looking Back, Moving Forward:Asian Libraries in the World of Information". The conference focuses on the key issues and challenges which face libraries in Asia today. The main themes covered by the conference will be: 1.. Asian Digital Libraries 2.. Digitisation, Preservation and Conservation Initiatives 3.. Libraries, Learning and Language 4.. Library Buildings and Learning Spaces 5.. The Internet, Social Networking, Web 2.0 and Libraries 6.. Learning Technologies and Libraries 7.. Issues in Library Management 8.. Library Professional Development in Asia An abstract of approximately 500 words is to be submitted together with contact details to the HKLA 50th Anniversary Conference Secretariat by Friday the 23rd May 2008. Abstracts using the attached form can be submitted by email to Ms Venia Mak, Honorary Secretary, HKLA, at ymmak(a)ied.edu.hk or by mail or fax to the address listed below. All applicants will be notified by early June of the acceptance of their paper, and full papers will be required for submission for inclusion in the Proceedings by the end of September. Contact Details Ms Venia Mak, Honorary Secretary, The Hong Kong Library Association 50th Anniversary Conference Secretariat PO Box 10095, General Post Office, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2948 6697 Fax: +852 2948 6696 Email: ymmak(a)ied.edu.hk Website: www.hkla.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Ms. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Department of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabd- 500 082. India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Windows-based library management software
by Swapan kumar Patra 01 May '08

01 May '08

Windows-based library management software 'Mandarin M3' can be downloaded FREE from the following web site. The software uses a client/server based architecture.Download includes cataloging, circulation (including basic reports), OPAC, and inventory modules. However full version of the software is priced. Visit the Mandarin web site at < www.informedlibrarian.com/mandarinfree.cfm> for further details. Researchers, Librarians can have a look to this software. Swapan Kumar Patra Research Scholar Center for Studies in Science Policy School of Social Science Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO's IFAP to measure information literacy
by Puna Das 01 May '08

01 May '08

UNESCO's IFAP to measure Information Literacy 16-04-2008 (Paris) UNESCO's Information for All Programme (IFAP) releases a paper providing a basic conceptual framework for measuring information literacy. Entitled Towards Information Literacy Indicators, the publication includes a definition of information literacy; a model that links information literacy with other adult competences, such as ICT skills; and a description of information literacy standards in education. While recognising the considerable effort being invested by many international organizations in "measuring the information society", UNESCO's IFAP aims to identify additional indicators to measure the development of knowledge societies. Measurements of knowledge societies focus more on people and government priorities than on the information itself or the information technologies. They focus more on the impact of information on societies than on access to information, for example. Information literacy is part of an integrated set of skills which adults need to be effective in all aspects of their lives. As derived from the Alexandria Proclamation of 2005, information literacy is the capacity of people to: * recognise their information needs; * locate and evaluate the quality of information; * store and retrieve information; * make effective and ethical use of information, and * apply information to create and communicate knowledge. The development of indicators of information literacy is a priority at both national and international levels. Information literacy underpins many of the Millennium Development Goals, for instance, combating diseases and enhancing employment opportunities. Indicators of information literacy can help countries to identify the effect of policies to foster information literacy development and to know the extent to which their citizens are able to participate in a knowledge society. This is why UNESCO, through its Information for All Programme, decided to engage in the development of an international framework for measuring information literacy through which achievements at both international and national levels can be demonstrated and future efforts can be better focused. The publication is available online in PDF: click here http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001587/158723e.pdf . Source: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=26597&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… See Also: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0015/001585/158585e.pdf Anup Kumar Das New Delhi India --------------------------------- Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2008 - Announcement - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 01 May '08

01 May '08

Nominations are invited for the following SALIS Awards for the year 2008 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National level) ------------------------------------------------------- SALIS instituted an award- sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras, in the name of Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award . Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Eligibility: Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in any parts in India. Must be a citizen of India About Dr.Harish Chandra -------------------------- Dr.Harish Chandra is currently working as Librarian of IIT, Madras. Prior to this, he has also worked in IIT, Delhi, GSI and IIFT. He underwent training in Library Automation and Digital Library at University of Cambridge, UK and Tilburg University, Netherlands respectively. His major contributions are in the areas of New Library Building Planning, ISO-9001 application in the Library, Digital Library Initiative, Web based library and information services, etc. Dr.Chandra is a member of Senate, IIT since 1995, a member of Task Force for Higher Education Library System, MHRD. He is also a member in the editorial board of various journals including OCLC Systems and Services. He is also a member of many professional bodies. Dr.Chandra has over 60 publications to his credit and completed various projects and consultancy assignments. He has organized several national and international conferences. He has received several awards, chaired number of technical sessions and delivered number of invited lectures. He has visited more than 12 countries and received several awards. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. AutoLibTamilnadu Best Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only) 3. AutoLib Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award (for Library Professionals working in Tamilnadu region only: Age below 40 years) Must be a citizen of India The above two awards are sponsored by M/s AutoLib Software System , a leading Library Automation Solution Provider at Chennai. Eligibility for the above two Awards : Professionals holding any degree in Library Science or equivalent and working in library and information field in Tamilnadu region.Must be a citizen of India Aim of instituting the award: To honor and recognize library professionals - for their outstanding contributions to the profession. Nominations Nominations for all the three awards ( by Library professionals holding responsible position or by self) are invited for the year 2008 from eligible professionals. The application form can be downloaded from http://autolib-india.net/salis or by sending E-mail to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in The other details are given in the application form. Filled-in application along with necessary supporting documents should be sent in a sealed cover to The Convener, SALIS Award Committee, SALIS B2-Solai Apartments(opp to MGR Garden) Mount-Poonamallee Road, Chennai 600 089. Last date for the receipt of filled application is 15.07.2008 For any clarifications, E-mail to the convener salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in Convener SALIS Award Committee ____________________________________________________________________________________ Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Aligarh Muslim University : Class I Vacancies in Library
by Mukesh Anand 01 May '08

01 May '08

Respected Members', Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh) Advertisement No. 2/2008, Dated 11.4.' 08 Appications on the prescribed form are invited for the following post by 26.05.' 08 1. University Librarian - 1 2. Deputy Librarians : Maulana Azad Library - 2 3. Assistant Librarians : Maulana Azad Library - 8 4. Lecturer in Library & Information Science - 1 5. Documentation Officer : Centre of West Asian Studies - 1 6. Archivist : Sir Syed Academy - 1 N.B. :- Necessary details about the required qualification with the prescribed employment form can be downloaded from the website www.amuregistrar.com Print Access to the Brief Advt. : - The Hindu dated 30 April, 2008 (Wednesday), Page # 9 Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- 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] OSS web opac
by Rupak Chakravarty 01 May '08

01 May '08

Dear Sir,Two more Next Generation WebPACs are there: Scriblio and another is VuFind. Even one can try LibraryFind. The links are: * http://about.scriblio.net/ * http://www.vufind.org/ * http://libraryfind.org/ Regards Rupak Chakravarty Lecturer-cum-Assistant Librarian 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 ---------- Original Message ----------- From: L J Haravu <haravu(a)newgenlib.com> To: rupak(a)pu.ac.in Cc: Siddartha <siddartha(a)newgenlib.com> Sent: Thu, 01 May 2008 12:11:57 +0530 Subject: OSS web opac > Dear Mr Rupak > > The link that you gave regarding the open source Ruby on Railsimplementation of an OPAC (http://blacklight.rubyforge.org/) somehowdid not work. Can you please check it out and let me have the details.Thanks and regards. Haravu > ------- End of Original Message ------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on DSpace
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 01 May '08

01 May '08

Workshop on DSpace May 9 - 11, 2008 Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad in collaboration with Academy of Library Science & Documentation (ALSD) About the Workshop: The present day libraries are extensively using Information Technology for information management. As part of storage and access to digital information, the libraries are developing their own digital libraries / institutional digital repositories. There are number of free software available for developing digital libraries and Dspace (http://www.dspace.org) is one of the most popular software developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs. DSpace is a digital asset management system. It helps to create, index and retrieve various forms of digital content. Dspace has built-in Interoperability between the systems and adheres to international standards for metadata. This workshop is planned to meet the growing demand for Developing Digital Libraries. As DSpace is open source software and it had become popular due to its increased use by the LIS professionals. The workshop is aimed to support growing needs for learning software which can be useful to build institutional digital libraries and repositories. Dspace being one of the most popular having number of facilities, the workshop is being organized to enable the LIS professionals to start building their own repository. About DSpace: Dspace is an open source software and is freely downloadable from http://www.dspace.org Submission facility allows scientists and researchers to upload digital documents from anywhere in the world Workflow feature allows moderation of the submitted documents. Uses persistent handles. Conforms to the standards like Dublin Core and OAI-PMH v.2.0. Security can be built at various levels to effect restricted access. Indian Language based digital libraries can be built as it conforms to the UNICODE standard Objectives: Today every organization needs to develop its own Digital Institutional Repository. The LIS professionals need training to develop these repositories. This workshop is organized to make them competent in using the software. To provide background knowledge of the digital library and its related concepts. To offer hands on experience in using Dspace Software. To encourage the participants in developing their own Institutional Digital Libraries. The topics to be covered in the Workshop: Overview of DSpace Installation of DSpace DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors DSpace Administration Lucene Search Engine Persistent Handles DSpace Customization The sessions in the workshop include lectures, demonstration and Hands-on- experience. The Laboratory facilities are made available for practice to the participants. Dept. of Library & Information Science: The Department was established in 1959. At present the Department is offering BLISc, MLISc, M.Phil and Ph.D. Programmes. It is well equipped with a Computer Lab and Seminar Library. The Department had earlier organized several National and International Conferences / Seminars / workshops covering various facets of Library and Information Science. Recently, the department organized a mega conference, the "53rd All India Library Conference - 2007" of the Indian Library Association (ILA), during 13th - 16th Dec. 2007. ALSD: ALSD, Hyderabad is a professional organization established in 1965. It has about 600 members. The members are both from India and outside. The Association organized several programs / seminars and conferences. It published quarterly ALSD Communication. Registration Fee: Rs.1,000/- per participant Rs.2,000/- per participant (For Sponsored participants) The DD / Cash payable in favor of: The Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, payable at Hyderabad. The Registration Fee include: Dspace Software CD Handouts Working Lunch / Tea Target Participants: LIS professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. The Workshop is confined to 25 participants Accommodation: The Guest House / Hotel Accommodation will be arranged on payment. For details contact: Prof S Sudarshan Rao, Head, Dept of Library &Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500007 email: yesyesrao(a)yahoo.com Phone: 9849228980 (M); 040-27682290 (O) Prof N,Laxman Rao, Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500007. email : naglaxman(a)yahoo.com Phone :9246547599; 040-27098102 (O) Dr. Dimple Patel, Dept of Library &Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad- 500007. email: dimplerp(a)yahoo.co.in Phone: 9440947893; 040-27682290 (O) Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, & Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) Vice-President, Faculty Club, Osmania University Ph:+91-40-27171565(res): +91-40- 27098102(telefax-off) 9246547599(Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Sent from Yahoo! Mail. 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Directory of Librarian & Information Professionals
by RIZWAN SHEIKH 01 May '08

01 May '08

Dear Professionals, I am going to compile a Directory of Librarians / Information Professionals of India. Half of the work has been carried out. Those who want to get their name registered are requested to send their Name Qualification Designation Organisation Address of Organisation Residential Address E-mail Phone Cell on my e-mail address. After completion of work it will be uploaded on the net or will be printed and distributed or both. (Rizwan Sheikh) Senior Librarian C U Shah Medical College, Dudhrej Road, Surendranagar Gujarat, India Rizwan --------------------------------- Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without download. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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