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What they don't teach you at LIS Schools?
by Rafiq Ansari 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear Professionals, Probably, one of the best topics is being discussed in this forum. However, I reckon it would be more appropriate to concentrate more on what is NOT taught than what is part of syllabus. This would lead to know as to "What They Don't Teach You at LIS Schools". I believe everyone, who has put in a year in practical life, is aware of what is not taught is our LIS schools. They do not teach us how to read and how to write --- yes, they don't teach us how read people, nor do they teach us how to write our impressions on others. Changes are taking place with time, no doubt. For instance, when I was a student of LIS in 1994, they did not teach me anything (literally nothing) about library softwares. When I was interviewed by Libsys, I was asked about this software, and my reply was simple: "...sorry Sir, I don't anything about it...." "Have you heard about this software?" No Sir"...and then I worked for about four year for Libsys Corporation! Well, today I am told that they do teach about all major library softwares. Similarly, good amount of time and energy are spent on acquainting students with latest tools and technologies used in libraries today (e.g. RFID and other security systems - incidentally, in 1994 my university library collections were not bar-coded, hence nothing of the sort was taught either!). Besides, students are also now being equipped with various sources of information - internet, databases, online journals, etc. So, on the whole, good progress. But, my conviction is that the ability to read and write people techniques is still not taught in LIS School. Once we are able to equip our students with these very basic tools, the pattern and topics of our discussions would be different. Why do you think MBA freshers are able to take up better positions in any industry - be it petrochemical or pharmacy or cement? When LIS student faces an interview for a petrochemical company, he is asked questions about chemistry. But not so with an MBA...the difference is in people management. In fact we can be superior to an MBA in the sense that we have a specialized knowledge of LIS and we can learn people management too; which is next to impossible for an MBA! So my urge to all LIS Schools is to train our students on people management vis-à-vis the core syllabus of library science. This skill is acquired per force by each one of us in practical life; else it would not have been possible that our professionals are spread across all industries. What is imperative is that we start teaching it and emphasizing its importance now, today. Rafiq L Ansari Media Asset Controller / Archivist AJE Archives Al-Jazeera English Channel PO Box 23127 Doha, Qatar Mobile: +974 6628254 Email: rafeeque.ansari(a)aljazeera.net / rafiq.ansari@gmail.com@gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online library offers 1.5 million works and counting
by KR. Senthil Kumar 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear Professionals See Library Related News Online library offers 1.5 million works and counting http://www.news.com/2100-1025_3-6220358.html -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR MCA -LIBRARIAN KARPAGAM COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING COIMBATORE http://alagusenthil.googlepages.com http://alagusenthil.tripod.com Mobile:09382804980 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg IATLIS Press clippings
by Suresh Horakeri 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear Sir/Madam, A brief report and Deccan Herald Newspapers clippings of IATLIS 2007. For ur kind information, Thanks, Regards, Horakeri IATLIS – 2007 XXIV National Conference on Equity of LIS Education in IT-Based Pedagogical Environment of the Knowledge Society held at Dharwad, Karnataka from 19th to 21st November 2007, organized by the Department of Library and Information Science Karnataka University, Dharwad, KARNATAKA Dr. S.K. Saidapur, F.A.Sc., FNA,Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka University, Dharwad was the chief guest of the inaugural function. Dr. B.S. Maheshwarappa, Professor and Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga delivered keynote address. Shri. N.V. Satyanarayana, Managing Director, Informatics India Pvt. Ltd., Bangalore, presided over the function. Dr. V.G. Talwar, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore , acted as Director of the Conference Dr. C.R. Karisiddappa, President, IATLIS and Dr B D Kumbar, organizing secretary were present on the stage. Afternoon and day two morning total 5 technical sessions were conducted and all participants attended all technical sessions, at the end of each technical session good interaction was observed. On day 2 afternoon, Nadoja Dr. Patil Puttappa M.A. (Journalism) USA, Senior Journalist, Hubli was the chief guest of beautiful and colorful of Dr C R Karisiddappa sir’s felicitation function and felicitated Dr Karisiddappa and his wife Mrs. Shanta on this auspicious occasion. Dr S K Saidapur, VC, KUD, Vinay Luthra, Registrar, KUD, Dr P S Halyal, Dr Jagatar Singh, Dr P Padi, Prof R S R Varalakshmi, Dr S L Sangam, Dr Keshav, Dr Ramesh Naik, Dr B D Kumbar, Dr S B Patil, Dr Gaddagimath, Dr Kamaiah, Dr D Chandran, Dr IRN Goudar, Dr Koogunurmath, Dr Mallinath Kumbar, different University Professor, Librarian’s and others were present. More than 500 peoples witnessed Dr Karisiddappa sir’s felicitation function. Dr Ismail Abdullai, Associate Professor, School of Library and Information Sciences, North Carolina Central University, USA was the guest of honor of this felicitation function. On day 3 afternoon valedictory function was held Chief Guest: Shri. Vinay Luthra, I.F.S.,Registrar, Karnatak University, Dharwad Dr C R Karisiddappa, UGC Emeritus Professor, Director, Academic Staff College Karnatak University, Dharwad presided over the function. Dr B D Kumbar proposed vote of thanks. Suresh D Horakeri BSc, MLISc,PGDLAN, Asst Librarian, BVB College of Engg & Tech, Hubli-31, Ph: 9341610603 (R) (0836) 2378422 2378422 (O) Emails ; sdhorakeri(a)yahoo.co.in horakeri(a)bvb.edu http://www.connotea.org/user/suresh1973 http://works.bepress.com/suresh_dh/ http://www.prajavani.net/jun192006/5758220060619.php Share files, take polls, and discuss your passions - all under one roof. Go to http://in.promos.yahoo.com/groups -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project fellow -required at DIS, UNOM
by Mailing List Admin 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:28:47 -0800 (PST) From: amudhavalli alagusundaram <amudha75(a)yahoo.com> Subject: Project fellow -required at DIS, UNOM UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS (Established under the Act of Incorporation XXVII of 1857- Madras University Act 1923) DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION SCIENCE NOTIFICATION The Department of Information Science, University of Madras has been recognized for the UGC � SAP�DRS III level status for the period 2007 � 2012. The thrust area of the Department under this programme is �Digitization� project. A Project Fellow has been allocated to assist the project under the UGC pay scale. With reference to this, Applications are invited in plain paper along with Certificates and CV from the eligible candidates for the post of Project Fellow. Eligibility: P.G. in Library and Information Science + Computer skills Scale: As per UGC norms. Last Date: On or before 30th November 2007 to the under signed. (A. AMUDHAVALLI) COORDINATOR Prof.A. Amudhavalli Head, Dept. of Information Science, University of Madras, Chepauk, Chennai 600 005. Ph: 2539 9672 ( Off- Direct) Ph: 2245 5922 - Residence

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Laws of Library Science
by kuber kumbar 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Laws of library sciences in different contest. In Hypertext links contest. Links are for use Every surfer his or her link Every link its surfer Save the time of the surfer The web is a growing organism In Software contest. Software is for use Every user his or her software Every Software its user Save the time of the user A Software Library is a growing organism KUBERA K.P LIBRARIAN Sir.M. Visvesvaraya Institute of Technology. --------------------------------- Did you know? You can CHAT without downloading messenger. Click here -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course at University of Mysore Inaugurated
by N.S. Harinarayana 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

The fourteenth Refresher Course in Library and Information Science was inaugurated by Dr.K.S. Raghavan, Professor in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore organized by UGC-Academic College, University of Mysore, Mysore in collaboration with the Department of Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore on November 28, 2007. The theme of the Refresher Course is "ICT based Library Services". In his address, Prof. Raghavan recalled the efforts of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan and Sri. B.S. Keshavan to bring parity to library profession in comparison to other professions. Dr. Ranganathan instituted a Chair Sarada Ranganathan Professorship at Madras University as early as 1957. This is an unparallel exemplar as Dr. Ranganathan donated all his life savings to the Chair. That was the commitment of a great soul this this profession. Citing the above example, Prof. Raghavan called upon the professional to have a passion and sense of belongingness to the profession. He said ICTs have brought tremendous changes in the profession. But, he cautioned in the zeal of adopting ICTs we should not forget that all over endeavours should be towards achieving greater 'user satisfaction'. Dr. V.G. Talawar spoke on the occasion, said that the in-service training for professionals at universities was a brain child of Prof. Yeshpal, the then Chairman of UGC. The present course is aimed at equipping the participants with more IT skills. Dr. G. Venkatesh Kumar, the Director of Academic College was present. About 27 professionals are participating in the Course. -- N.S. Harinarayana, Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419399 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ranganathan Research Circle Programme
by Mailing List Admin 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Date: Wed, 28 Nov 2007 09:18:06 +0530 From: Ratnakar Aspari <aspari_r(a)hotmail.com> RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE New Delhi We cordially invite you to the 128th Monthly Meeting of RRC on 1st Dec, 2007 (1st Saturday) at 10.00 hrs. Venue : Social Science Documentation Center, Firoz Shah Road, New Delhi-110 001 Speaker : Mr. B. G. Sunder Singh Sr. Scientist, DSIR, New Delhi Topic : Activities of Technology Information Facilitation Programme : Opportunities for Professional Projects Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and participate to benefit the group by discussions. Thanking you, Yours sincerely, SUBHASH DESHMUKH Progranmne Coordinator

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Re Lis- Forum on Specialisationfor Lis Students.
by naganarasimha shailaja 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Sir Are we not going back to late 70's and 80's? where students had "Methodology of Study of Stubjects". Students Studied one subject in Detail like the meaning,the broad coverage,its branches etc.and collected information about the reference & Text books available,journals,experts etc. As such the opening to the LIS Students are less. With specialisation their opening will be much more restricted.Instead they should be taught how to learn about a subject field fast. And in a work situation they can be asked to learn about the subject with which the institution works for Two or Three months. The experience shows that computers and soft wares are not every thing.They should be sharp in learning things as and when required. If it has to be an addition in the existing MLIS Module, the course duration will have to be increased.Is it feasible? Like in universities in other countries short term courses may be introduced in the University departments in specialised subjects.Like Medical information Science,Software company information Science, Newspaper & Media Information science Etc.This can have a apprentice training and close interaction with specialists and the industries and institutions.Another major need of the hour is training in Communication and Language which is a major requirement in Library & Information Centres. Shailaja N Chief Information Officer Information Centre Deccan Herald Bangalore 560 001 PH.No.25880521,25880545 E-Mail:naganarasimhas@yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Specialisation
by latha krishnaprasad 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear Professional Regarding Mr.Rajesh Aldarthi's discussion I have a doubt. Specialisation in many branhes of scince,commerce or arts whatever it may be is it possible to study entire subject in one semester? for eg.Chemistry, is it possible to learn about the subject in deapth to know the structure of any compound?. Upto what extent university has to incorporate? interviewer may ask more than that if he comes to know he/she has taken that particular subject as a specialization. Latha --------------------------------- Get the freedom to save as many mails as you wish. Click here to know how. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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multimedia CD
by sheeba jasmine 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear Professionals, I am looking for multimedia CDs in Engineering education. I am also looking for educational VCDs in Engineering education. If anybody has any information regarding this please send details to me. with regards, D. Sheeba Jebaseeli, Librarian, Valliammai Engineering College, Kattankulathur, TamilNadu 603 203 Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IT JOB OPPORTUNITY AT IODE PROJECT OFFICE
by Murari 28 Nov '07

28 Nov '07

Dear colleagues, IOC/Unesco has posted the job opportunity for an IT specialist at their Project Office in Belgium. Interested individuals may see for more info at: http://www.iode.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=79&Itemid=115 With warm regards, Murari P Tapaswi National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula 403 004 Goa, India Phone: 91-(0)832-2450275; Fax: 91-(0)832-2450602 www.nio.org, www.coastalhazards.info, www.mangroveindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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vacancy for the post of project fellow at CESS Library Trivandrum
by Mailing List Admin 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Date: Tue, 27 Nov 2007 02:54:35 -0800 (PST) From: Abdunnasar. A <abdulnazar75(a)yahoo.com> Dear Friends, Centre for Earth Science Studies (CESS), Thiruvananthapuram conducts a walk-in-interview for selection of Project Fellows for the project Modernisation of CESS Library�(Plan � 106). Date : 12/12/2007 (Wednesday) Time : 9.30 AM Venue : CESS, Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram 695 031 Number of posts : Two Essential Qualification: M.L.I.Sc First Class Desired Qualification: 1. Working knowledge in any Library application software 2. Working knowledge in digital Library Software like GSDL, Dspace Remuneration : Rs. 5,000/-pm Age limit 30 years as on 01.01.2007.(relaxation upto 5 years for SC/ST and 3 Jyears for OBC candidates. Interested candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview with an application specifying the project code (plan-106) with detailed Curriculam-Vitae along with copies of certificates showing educational qualifications, experience, age etc and original certificates for verification. Abdunnasar. A Scientist � B CESS Library Thiruvananthapuram

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Lis- Forum on Specialisation for LIS Students.
by Rajesh Rangappa 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Madam, I have clearly mentioned in my posting that specialization subject should not be substitute but insted addition to present topics. I dont understand when a student learn's all topics along with specialization how his/her opportunity of getting job get's restricted.. insted i say that he/she will have better chance in getting into his/her field of interest. I request all the professionals to post their reply through LIS Forum, so that every one comes to know about you and your idea's. Please don't send personal emails. Thanks and regards -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com Phone: 9886268857 Sir Are we not going back to late 70's and 80's? where students had "Methodology of Study of Stubjects". Students Studied one subject in Detail like the meaning,the broad coverage,its branches etc.and collected information about the reference & Text books avaialable,journals,experts etc. As such the opening to the LIS Students are less. With specialisation their opening will be much more restricted.Instead they should be taught how to learn about a subject field fast. And in a work situation they can be asked to learn about the subject with which the institution works for Two or Three months. The experience shows that computers and softwares are not every thing.They should be taught How learn about the subjects and soft wares as and when required. Shailaja N Chief Information Officer Information Centre Deccan Herald Bangalore - 560 001 Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com -- 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] Adding specialization
by Rajesh Rangappa 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Dear professionals, I am thankful to "Mr. sukhdev singh" for sending me *"Lastest syllabus" * of "PU chandigarh MLIS course". For the information of all professionals, I am providing the link of same,* **http://libsc.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.pdf*<http://libsc.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.pdf> requesting all professional to have a look and let me know what specialization they are providing(except Health science to some extent) and how useful it is? keeping in mind current market requirements. how can broad subject like social science be called specialization is a question of million dollar, and I want to know with this subject specialization, which sector provides job? Then coming to business information paper, except the name their is nothing useful enough, this can be learnt in single class assignment. I am really wondering if this is latest syllabus, what would have students of MLIS of PU chandigarh in 1986-87 might have stuidied. I am really getting confused, what *some of* experianced professional want ? I am getting personal emails to keep quite, and change my approach, i want to make it clear to everyone, we young professionals need guideline and encouragement from big professionals. you have all reached certain positions, we want to learn and reach their, using this forum and take profession towards growth. Thanks and regards On 11/27/07, Sukhdev Singh <esukhdev(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > [Not CCed to lis-forum as yet] > > > > Fortunately, still there is scope of specialization in social > sciences. Other comments are uncalled for. > > > Please check out latest syllabus from > http://libsc.puchd.ac.in/syllabus.pdf especially for these papers. ( > epecially the Pages 28 to 30). > > Paper Code : MLS-7234 > PAPER TITLE : INFORMATION SYSTEMS : > OPT. ("A") : SOCIAL SCIENCES INFORMATION SYSTEM > > Paper Code : MLS-7235 > Paper Title : INFORMATION SYSTEMS : > OPT. ("B") : BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEM > > Paper Code : MLS-7236 > PAPER TITLE : INFORMATION SYSTEMS : > OPT. ("C") : HEALTH SCIENCE INFORMATION SYSTEM > > > --Sukhdev > > On Nov 27, 2007 1:53 PM, Rajesh Rangappa <deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > mention's back to 1986-87, where MLIS course was for one year and he had > > specialization in social science and other subjects then why its not > > continued, i wish to go through syllabus of "PU Chandigarh 1986-87" if > he > > has a copy. Up to my knowledge non of indian universitie's MLISc has > > specialization in other subjects(law,medicine,engineering, subjects in > > science nor in social science). > ... > > RAJESH ALDARTHI > > LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) > > > > > On Nov 27, 2007 1:53 PM, Rajesh Rangappa <deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > Dear professionals, > > I really confused by the reply of "Sukhdev Singh, NIC" every employer > has > > his own requiremnts, it may be certain technique, skill, knowledge on > > subject, or way of communicating and behaving etc based on the work /job > to > > be performed. We being information professional can't say no. Regarding > > newness of issue, i have to appreciate " Mr.Sukhdev Singh, NIC" because > he > > mention's back to 1986-87, where MLIS course was for one year and he had > > specialization in social science and other subjects then why its not > > continued, i wish to go through syllabus of "PU Chandigarh 1986-87" if > he > > has a copy. Up to my knowledge non of indian universitie's MLISc has > > specialization in other subjects(law,medicine,engineering, subjects in > > science nor in social science). They teach topics related to LIS, hardly > > with application of ICT and Management. Now after 20 years also we are > not > > in a position to change, learning social science and learning > specialized > > subject makes lot of difference. > > I dont know why some of experianced persons are agnist change (may be > not > > willing to learn and may have to face job security problems, if that's > case > > hopefully they can stay in position by learning and guideing, younger > > generation to right direction, we has respect them whole heartedly, > since > > they are flag barrer's and taken your profession to respectful position > but > > don't misguide us. I will raise this issue possible very soon after > > searching few facts and figures.) > > Hence friends lets change with need and take profession towards growth. > > > > > > On 11/27/07, Sukhdev Singh <esukhdev(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear All, > > > > > > Sukhdev Singh. I still remember, We had a paper in our MLIS > > > > > > > > > > > > (1986-87, PU Chandigarh), where we had studied "Social Sciences" as > > > such including it's philosophers and their works. > > > > > > I can not forget it!!! Coming form 'Science' stream - the things were > > > quite alien to me. But I enjoyed it and still boast of my knowledge in > > > these disciplines. > > > > > > So, I think the options for specialization might still available at > > > Master's level. > > > > > > The problem in this particular case [ asking a candidate to draw > > > "Benzim" structure] is with the employer. They do not know what to > > > look for in an Information Professional. > > > > > > --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. > > > > > > > > > On Nov 26, 2007 5:04 PM, J. K. Vijayakumar <vjkjk(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > > > > Dear Professionals, > > > > > > > > I fully agree with Rajesh. We need specialized > > > > courses to make specialized Librarians. That is > > > > the need of the hour. Adding elective modules > > > > (papers) about resources and systems in Law, > > > > Medicine, Sciences and all specialized subjects > > > > in 4th Semester is absolutely a good suggestion. > > > > Off course, our library schools should involve > > > > practicing Librarians in these specialized > > > > courses. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > RAJESH ALDARTHI > > LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) > > #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, > > Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 > > Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com > > Phone: 9886268857 > -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com Phone: 9886268857 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet Resources Newsletter: December Issue
by MacLeod, Roderick A 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

The latest edition of the FREE monthly newsletter for academics, students and researchers is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn157/irn157.html No subscription or registration is needed to access this free, full-text newsletter at the above site. You can also subscribe to the free, full-text email version at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.html An RSS feed for the newsletter is available: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.rss Featured in this issue: Comment Internet Resources Newsletter by email and RSS Online Information 2007 spineless? a finalist News items of interest A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable good quality websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, government sites, etexts, booksellers, portals, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, plus anything of interest, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): Smashing Magazine Blogorama Selected interesting blogs, RSS feeds and news items Recent Internet books in the Library Book review: The library in the twenty-first century, 2nd edition, by Peter Brophy Get a life! Leisure Time After hours Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod (R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk) Catherine Ure and Marion Kennedy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Journal Systems in Hindi
by Thomas Abraham 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Dear Colleagues, I would like to share a piece of information regarding Open Journal Systems(OJS). We have developed a Hindi interface for OJS as a part of "Scientific Journal Publishing in India" project <http://sjpi.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/> which was done at National Centre for Science Information. A demo version of OJS with Hindi user interface (UI) can be accessed at; <http://sjpi.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/ojshindi/> Although we have made the requisite changes for handling Hindi content, for the present, we haven't yet added any content in Hindi. If somebody is interested in publishing a prototype newsletter or a journal, published in Hindi language, is welcome to get in touch with us to publish such content using OJS. Looking forward for your feedback and suggestions. Thanks in advance With regards Thomas Abraham Project Assistant National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ALUMNI CELL, BHU, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Science
by anand shukla 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Dear All, Department of Library and Information Science, BHU, Varanasi, has launched its website on 6th November, 2007. Department has made a webpage for their alumnies and wants to create a list of dintinguished alumnies of the Department. So for this regard, myself on behalf of Department, requests you all to mail your detailed information to the Department( "akhandanandshukla(a)gmail.com" & "anand_shukla003(a)yahoo.co.in" subject should be ALUMNI CELL BHU ). Please inform all of your batchmates. Thanking you, With Regard Akhandanand Shukla Junior Research Fellow Deptt. of Lib. & Inf. Science BHU, Varanasi. http://internet.bhu.ac.in/lis.html http://internet.bhu.ac.in/dlis/akhandanandshukla.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO International Conference and Exhibition on Knowledge Parks
by Mailing List Admin 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 03:22:08 -0800 (PST) From: J. K. Vijayakumar <vjkjk(a)yahoo.com> --- UNESCO's Communication and Information Sector On behalf of Mr Abdul Waheed Khan, Assistant Director-General for Communication and Information at UNESCO, it is my pleasure to inform you that we are organizing an International Conference and Exhibition on Knowledge Parks that will take place in Doha, Qatar on March 29-31, 2008. Please visit the Conference website at: http://www.unesco.org/en/knowledgeparkconference/

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Position Vacant Assistant Executive
by Mailing List Admin 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Date: Mon, 26 Nov 2007 16:43:05 +0530 From: Rajesh Rangappa <deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends Assistant/Executive-1 & Assistant/Executive-2 India Habitat Centre For details, visit, http://www.indiahabitat.org/main.htm

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Fixing price for a book
by Dr.D.P Prathap 27 Nov '07

27 Nov '07

Dear professionals, Ours is a central institute under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research and we would like to have some information (such as existing Govt.Office orders, publishing norms/guidelines for public institutions ) on the following issues: - Is there a standard 'norm' for fixing the price for a book, especially when a public-funded research institution like ours publishes it? - Should it necessarily cover the cost of printing? Sincerely, ============================== (D.PUTHIRA PRATHAP) OFFICER IN-CHARGE, LIBRARY SUGARCANE BREEDING INSTITUTE, COIMBATORE – 641 007. INDIA PHONE: 91-422-2472621; FAX: 91-422-2472923 www.sugarcane-breeding.tn.nic.in sbilibrary(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mumbai Based Professionals : Ind. PC Mag June Issue
by Dipaali K Bhosle 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

GlacierDear All, I am looking for the issue of Indian PC Magazine, June 2007. I have checked all the possible resources including publisher's office. I want this copy just for references. If you have your copy so please let me know I can return you back on the same day. Thanks & Regards, Ms. Dipaali K Bhosle Sr Executive Library & Information Services ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ D: 91 22 40302508 Board: 91 22 24232323 Fax: 91 22 24302707 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Infomedia India Ltd. 5th Fl, A Wing, Ruby House, J.K. Sawant Marg, Dadar[W], Mumbai 400028 www.infomediaindia.com Infomedia India Ltd. is one of the leading publisher in business to business and business to consumers magazines and well known for Yellow Pages [Formerly Tata Yellow Pages]. We are also into business of printing, direct marketing and publishing outsourcing. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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17 Ways to Get Free Books | Frugal Panda
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Here is a link that gives you 17 ideas to get free books. As a librarian we should exploit it. http://www.creditpanda.com/blog/2007/17-ways-to-get-free-books -- 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] topics for development of LIS professionals
by Rajesh Rangappa 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Dear professionals, I want to thank all professional and students for accepting and showing interest in preparing notes on " topics for development of LIS professionals ". and at the same time surprised by the reply of "Ms/Mr.N.A. Umme Asima student of MLISc from Mysore university" in LIS Forum digest vol-56, issue No-16 dated 26-11-07". Its quite interesting to answer his/her question. Being a informational professional we should know all subjects and for that matter with out knowing computer and its topics its very hard to name yourself information professional. The basement on which your profession is standing is computer and communication at present. I will make brief of my explanation. Natural language processing ofcourse is computer topic but its also required for Information professionals, It involves some of aspects techniques, skills which are essential for us. for eg: understanding systems,stressing words etc. I would suggest him/her to read this article in wikipedia. "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Natural_language_processing" Then coming to graphic design its also required for informational professional because grapics can be effective way of presenting information in understandable and interesting to user, even its required in many aspects other than presentation I want Her/ him to visit following site to know who uses Graphic design " http://www.educationcenteronline.org/articles/Design-Schools/Who-Uses-Graph… " Lastely regarding Applied database design, we are major user of databases in world, we provide various services using database, so whats wrong in learning how to desing a database? Even some of universities have database management (RDBMS) etc as subject or topic, so its advancement of same and its application. For more details he/she can visit "http://www.databasedesign-resource.com/" to have firm idea on what database is? how its helpful for informational professionals. etc. and before concluding i want to answer some questions asked by emailing personally to me about my personnel details? I am proud to be student of Gulbarga University Dept. of LISc uotput for the year 2007. I know syllabus i have studies is most updated then any other University's, with practical exposure software like SOUL, EASYLIB and appropriate structure of 4 theory and 2 practicals. Good lab facility, covering almost all aspects of NET syllabus but still i feel that these are out date topics but my student friend has ideas the otherway round. He/she should have atleast gone through available literature, if not the contents of subjects before replying and should have contacted some of working informational professional other then her teacher's. Don't they feel this subjects and topics are useful and required for information professionals. I well come future questions? Thanks and regards -- RAJESH ALDARTHI LIBRARIAN (Jain Institute of vocational and Advanced Studies) #127/3, Bull Tempel Road, Chamarajpet, Bangalore-560096 Email: deepakdeepa89(a)gmail.com Phone: 9886268857 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library furniture suppliers
by Seema Vasishta 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Dear Friends Please provide me list of Library furniture suppliers in India, particularly for purchase of Pigeon Hole Display Racks for Periodicals. Regards Seema Vasishta Sr. Librarian Punjab Engineering College(DU) Chandigarh-160012 --------------------------------- Get the freedom to save as many mails as you wish. Click here to know how. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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53 rd ALL INDIA LIBRARY CONFERENCE- weather in hyderabad is cool
by Mailing List Admin 26 Nov '07

26 Nov '07

Date: Sat, 24 Nov 2007 03:45:31 +0000 (GMT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> hello professional friends I am looking forward for recieving all the friends at Hyderabad, for attenidng the 53 rd ALL INDIA LIBRARY CONFERENCE during 13-16 Dec 2007 The weather here is cool and it is going around 10 C. Please come prepared with necessary clothes. Laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, & Director, UGC-Academic Staff College, & Organising Secretary, 53rd All India Library Conference-2007 Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA)

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