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Dramatic recent growth in OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Jan '07

02 Jan '07

Dear teachers of library and information science: Here is a blog entry from Peter Suber's Open Access News. I thought you might find it useful. Please spread the word. Subbiah Arunachalam ------------------- Dramatic recent growth in OA Heather Morrison, Dramatic Growth December 2006 & Predictions for 2007, Imaginary Journal of Poetic Economics, December 31, 2006. Excerpt: Synopsis. The dramatic growth of open access, both publishing and self-archiving, continued in the final quarter of 2006. The Directory of Open Access Journals passed a significant milestone in December, exceeding 2,500 journals; about 10% of the world's peer-reviewed journals are now fully open access. When new journals are created, there is evidence that they are at least 30% likely to be fully open access. This trend is likely to accelerate as more journals become knowledgeable about new, efficient, freely available open source software such as Open Journal Systems, which greatly facilitates online and open access publishing. Strong growth continues in open access archiving, with more archives and more full-text documents; all archives tracked showed very strong growth in 2006. There are signs of an open access movement that is on the verge of emerging from the innovative edge into the mainstream. Open access has become an academic area unto itself, and a challenge to study, as those who have read even a portion of Peter Suber's more than 10,000 well-selected, thoughtful blogposts can attest. Open access education, however, is just beginning. PhD students in librarianship, for example, are finding open access and related topics an interesting field of study. Students are beginning to hear about open access in their courses, but soon they will be taught by teachers for whom this is their area of expertise. My predictions for 2007 are continued, and accelerating, growth in open access. The most important trends I see for 2007, however, are less tangible in nature; a shift in focus from debate on the pros, cons, and feasibility of open access, to more solid work on the details of implementation. For librarians, a key will be a shift in perspective on collections, from the idea of purchasing or leasing what our users need, to building and preserving the collections our researchers and others produce. I see this trend as beginning in 2007.... Peter Suber: That's just the synopsis. See the whole post for a raft of specific numbers. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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open defence
by kabir＠cusat.ac.in 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

Dear Sir Kindly give publicity. NOTICE I have great pleasure in inviting you for the open defence of the Ph.D thesis of Smt.Rajani.R. entitled "Research approach and citation behaviour in english literature" under the faculty of Arts of University of Kerala scheduled to be held on 10th January 2007 wednesday at 11.00 a.m. in the Department of Library & Information Science, University of kerala, Trivandrum. Yours Sincerely Dr.Humayoon Kabir.S Research Guide

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CALIBER-2007, Call for Papers, last date is extended to 7 January 2007
by Suresh Chauhan 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

The 5th International Convention CALIBER-2007 Due to many holidays during last 10 days, we have been receiving many requests from the LIS professionals to extend the last date for receiving the papers/ manuscripts/articles. Keeping in view the over whelming response and requests from various professionals the last date for Call for Papers is extended to 7th January 2007. Though huge number of papers has already been received, thus only high quality, technical papers and case studies will be solicited/preferable. For more details please visit website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2007/ Main Theme: "Information and Knowledge Management in Networked World" Sub-Themes 1. Digital Libraries 2. Information and Knowledge Management 3. Innovations in Information Communication Technologies 4. Towards Virtual Library Kindly submit your paper/manuscript/article to: Editor-in-Chief, CALIBER 2007 Director, INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971 / 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990/ 26307816 E-mail : director(a)inflibnet.ac.in OR caliber2007(a)inflibnet.ac.in OR Convener, CALIBER-2007 Mr. Manoj Kumar K. Convener, CALIBER-2007 Scientist - D (CS), INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971/ 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990 / 26307816 E-mail : manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in OR Joint - Convener, CALIBER-2007 Mr. K Prakash Scientific/Technica l Officer-I (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971/ 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990 / 26307816 E-mail : prakash(a)inflibnet.ac.in With best regards. Suresh ************************************************* Suresh K Chauhan Project Scientist (LS) INFLIBNET Centre, An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission, Opp. Gujarat University Guest House, Post Box No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat, INDIA. Phone: 79 26308528, 26304695, 26305971 (Extn. 43) Mobile: 09898367739 Fax: 79 26300990 Email: chauhan(a)inflibnet.ac.in ; sureshbabal(a)yahoo.com The 5th International Convention CALIBER-2007 Due to many holidays during last 10 days, we have been receiving many requests from the LIS professionals to extend the last date for receiving the papers/ manuscripts/articles. Keeping in view the over whelming response and requests from various professionals the last date for Call for Papers is extended to 7 th January 2007. Though huge number of papers has already been received, thus only high quality, technical papers and case studies will be solicited/ preferable . For more details please visit website http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2007/ http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2007/ Main Theme: "Information and Knowledge Management in Networked World" Sub-Themes 1. Digital Libraries 2. Information and Knowledge Management 3. Innovations in Information Communication Technologies 4. Towards Virtual Library Kindly submit your paper/manuscript/article to: Editor-in-Chief, CALIBER 2007 Director, INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971 / 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990/ 26307816 E-mail : mailto:director@inflibnet.ac.in director(a)inflibnet.ac.in OR mailto:caliber2007@inflibnet.ac.in caliber2007(a)inflibnet.ac.in OR Convener, CALIBER-2007 Mr. Manoj Kumar K. Convener, CALIBER-2007 Scientist - D (CS), INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971/ 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990 / 26307816 E-mail : mailto:manoj@inflibnet.ac.in manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in OR Joint - Convener, CALIBER-2007 Mr. K Prakash Scientific/Technica l Officer-I (An IUC of UGC) Gujarat University Campus PB 4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad-380 009, (Gujarat) India Phone : +91-79-26304695 / 8528 / 5971/ 0002 Fax : +91-79-26300990 / 26307816 E-mail : mailto:prakash@inflibnet.ac.in prakash(a)inflibnet.ac.in With best regards. Suresh ************************************************* Suresh K Chauhan Project Scientist (LS) INFLIBNET Centre, An Inter University Centre of University Grants Commission, Opp. Gujarat University Guest House, Post Box No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380009. Gujarat, INDIA. Phone: 79 26308528, 26304695, 26305971 (Extn. 43) Mobile: 09898367739 Fax: 79 26300990 Email: mailto:chauhan@inflibnet.ac.in chauhan(a)inflibnet.ac.in ; mailto:sureshbabal@yahoo.com sureshbabal(a)yahoo.com

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Dr Mashelkar retires
by Subbiah Arunachalam 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

Friends: Here is a news item on Dr Mashelkar's retirement. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] http://news.monstersandcritics.com/india/news/article_1238449.php Top Indian science administrator Mashelkar retires Dec 31, 2006, 17:45 GMT New Delhi, Dec 31 (IANS) R.A. Mashelkar, who is credited with giving new direction to Indian science, retired Sunday as head of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), an organisation he served for over three decades. During his 11 years as CSIR head, Mashelkar turned around the organisation into a world-class, profit-making, performance-driven, research and development organisation. Winner of around 50 national and international Awards, Mashelkar has been well known for spearheading new thinking in the field of science and technology. He chaired about 12 high-power committees set up to look into diverse issues of national importance, an official release said. 'Dr. Mashelkar will also be remembered for championing the cause of protection of traditional knowledge in India by fighting the Turmeric and Basmati (patent) battles, which set a new paradigm in the protection of developing world's traditional knowledge heritage,' the release added. Mashelkar is only the third Indian engineer to have been elected Fellow of Royal Society (FRS), London, in the 20th Century. He was also elected Foreign Fellow of the US National Academy of Science in 2005, becoming only the eighth Indian scientist in over 140 years to have been so honoured. He was the first scientist from Asia to have won the Star of Asia Award presented by former US president George Bush. Over 25 universities including those of London, Salford, Pretoria, Wisconsin and Delhi have honoured him with honorary doctorates. Post retirement, Mashelkar is slated to become president of Global Research Alliance, formed by nine CSIR-like institutions from Asia-Pacific, Europe and the US, comprising over 60,000 scientists and engineers. The organisation has a $6 billion budget. ------------ Comments by Subbiah Arunachalam Among other honours Dr Mashelkar received is the Foreign Associateship of the National Academy of Engineering, USA. He is the only Indian to have been elected to both the National Academy of Sciences, USA, and the National Academy of Engineering, USA. In an illustrious career, which is truly one of 'from a log cabin to the dizzy heights of science administration', Dr Mashelkar missed a great opportunity - to bring about the culture of open access to all CSIR labs and to all of Indian science. It was well within his reach and he could have done it without much effort. Let us hope his successor, Dr V Prakash, gives top priority to this one unfinished task of Dr Mashelkar. Incidentally, open access to published journal literatures makes it possible for anyone, anywhere with an Internet connection to access, download and use the full text of research papers without any barrier. Open access can improve the visibility and utilization of research published by Indian scientists. The Indian Institute of Science, thanks to the vision and leadership of Prof. N Balakrishnan, was the first Indian research institution to set up an interoperable institutional open access archive and now it has more than 5,000 papers by the Institute's faculty and students. Only three CSIR labs, viz. National Chemical laboratory, Natioanl Aerospace Laboratory and national Institute of Oceanography, have such institutional archives. Subbiah Arunachalam Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Applications are invited for the post of Director, INFLIBNET Centre, UGC Ahmedabad
by K Prakash 01 Jan '07

01 Jan '07

December, 2006 Applications are invited for the post of Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad an Inter University Centre of UGC (Autonomous Organization) The UGC has to fill-up the post of Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad an Inter University Centre of UGC on fixed salary of Rs. 25,000/- plus allowances and other benefits as per the terms and conditions for the post of Vice-Chancellor issued by the Commission. Qualification & Experience:- The person applying for the Director-ship should have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Information Technology & Information in Library Networking. The appointment is for a period of five years or till the age of 65 year whichever earlier. The Director is an executive authority of the Centre and shall have all powers relation to the administration, control over funds, coordinate & exercise academic leadership, and administrative supervision of all the activities of the Centre. The Director will be vested with such executive powers as may be necessary or incidental for the purpose of proper administration, subject to the rules and the Bye-laws of the center. Applicant details may be sent to Chairman, UGC, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg, New Delhi- 110002. along-with bio-data by 15th January, 2007. For more details please visit http://www.ugc.ac.in/jobs/jobs.html ___ http://www.ugc.ac.in/jobs/advtDirectorINFLIBNET.pdf With best regards. Bye. Do not reply to ________________________________________________ K Prakash Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Post Box No.4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009 India

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Mobile Library in Brazil
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

This may be interesting. Vyasamoorthy ==================== Doing good while building its brand, Brazilian bus company Itapemirim has set up a library on wheels. Itapemirim, the major bus carrier in South America, covers more than 85% of Brazilian territory, and its buses travel more than 300 million kilometres per year. The company recently started supporting a project developed by well-known local cartoonist Mauricio de Souza: a library on wheels. The library buses will travel throughout the country to give low income kids the opportunity to improve their reading skills and be exposed to a variety of cultural experiences. Stocked with more than 1,000 books, the mobile library is decorated with Mauricio de Souza's popular cartoon characters (Turma da Mônica), and is equipped with computers with internet access, aiming to help underprivileged children bridge the digital divide. The library bus also has audio and video installed to be able to show movies, another fairly rare experience for children in rural areas. The first 'Biblioteca Móvel' has started roaming the state of São Paulo, and the goal is to have 27 buses touring the country: one in each state. (To make this possible, Itapemirim will partner with different brands in different regions. For São Paulo, they're working with Shell.) Supporting the moving library not only promotes Itapemirim's image as being socially engaged, but also reinforces brand awareness among the company's target audience. For other examples of companies investing in their future customer base, see trendwatching.com's brand spaces & transformation and Springwise's post about driver's ed for customers. Spotted by: Juliana Yamana http://www.springwise.com/nonprofit_social_cause/mobile_libraries/ =========== -- Dr P Vyasamoorthy, Society for Serving Seniors 30, Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Phone 27846631 The difference between a fly and a mosquito is that a fly can fly!

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Subscribe to SciDev.net
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

Friends: Please take a free subscription to SciDev.net, if you have not done so already. It is one of the most informative online portals that serves people interested in development. It provides news, views and information about science, technology and the developing world and articles from other news sources worldwide. They are o a subscription drive right now. Visit <www.scidev.net>. Best wishes. Arun Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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KPSC Recruitment for Dept. of Public Libraries
by rupesh kumar 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

Dear All, Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has given a short notification in Prajavani (a leading regional newspaper in Karnataka) for recruitment of 18 posts of Assistant Librarians in the Department of Public Libraries. The Application may be obtained on payment of Rs.50 in cash from the KPSC Office, Bangalore or from the regional offices in Mysore, Belgaum and Gulbarga. The applications will be issued from 02-01-2007. The last date for submitting the filled in applications is 27-01-2007. For details on qualification, allotment of posts, mode of recruitment, etc. you may refer to the Karnataka Gazette dated 27-12-2006 Part - V or Visit the KPSC Website http://kpsc.kar.nic.in (The Notification is yet to appear on the website, though). The notification (in Kannada) in epaper can be found at http://www.prajavaniepaper.com/svww_zoomart.php?Artname=20061230a_007100006… Rupesh Kumar A Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University a_rupeshkumar(a)yahoo.com http://lislog.blogspot.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) has given a short notification in Prajavani (a leading regional newspaper in Karnataka) for recruitment of 18 posts of Assistant Librarians in the Department of Public Libraries. The Application may be obtained on payment of Rs.50 in cash from the KPSC Office, Bangalore or from the regional offices in Mysore, Belgaum and Gulbarga. The applications will be issued from 02-01-2007. The last date for submitting the filled in applications is 27-01-2007. For details on qualification, allotment of posts, mode of recruitment, etc. you may refer to the Karnataka Gazette dated 27-12-2006 Part - V or Visit the KPSC Website http://kpsc.kar.nic.in/ http://kpsc.kar.nic.in (The Notification is yet to appear on the website, though). The notification (in Kannada) in epaper can be found at http://www.prajavaniepaper.com/svww_zoomart.php?Artname=20061230a_007100006… http://www.prajavaniepaper.com/svww_zoomart.php?Artname=20061230a_007100006… Rupesh Kumar A Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University mailto:a_rupeshkumar@yahoo.com a_rupeshkumar(a)yahoo.com http://lislog.blogspot.com http://lislog.blogspot.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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RE: Information
by Dr.D.P Prathap 30 Dec '06

30 Dec '06

Dear Colleagues Please provide information about other Mailing Lists available in LIS. Yours sincerely Librarian Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore Dear Colleagues Please provide information about other Mailing Lists available in LIS. Yours sincerely Librarian Sugarcane Breeding Institute Coimbatore

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Google Librarian
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

GoogleLibrarian.com is the ultimate guide to Google made especially for Librarians and information professionals. This site was created to help you - the librarian - master the art of online searching and harness the infinite power of Google and its services. http://www.googlelibrarian.com/ ........................................................................................................................ Sanjeev Kumar Jain Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur - 721 302 Mobile: +91-97328-95328 ----------------------------------- sanjeevmlis(a)gmail.com sanjeevmlis(a)yahoo.co.in

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Information required
by A. B. NAIKAL 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Dear Professionals, Greetings and wish you all happy & prosperous New Year! I am looking for information on following topics for our MBA students project work. I tried at following websites but didn'tt get much relevant information on these topics ILO: www.ilo.org Google scholar: http://scholar.google.com US Department of Labor: www.dol.gov/dol/siteindex.htm US Department of Labor: www.dol.gov/esa/whd/fmla/ State Labor Offices: www.dol.gov/esa/contacts/state_of.htm 1. Statistics on the labour demographic profile till 2030 of all countries. 2. Information on the future top 10 sectors where employment potential will be highest. This study was done by US Labour Dept for the US I would highly appreciate if someone guide me to the right resources/links, from where I can get most relevant information on these topics. Thanks and regards Appasaheb Naikal Librarian S. P Jain Center Of Management Singapore -119579 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Open Access Resources
by Ajay Kum Sharma 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Dear Library Professionals, Open access is a publication model wherein neither a reader nor the reader's institution are charged for access to articles or other resources. Users are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles. The INDEST - AICTE Consortium also maintains links for open access resources. You can access these resources (e-journals) through INDEST-AICTE website. Click on the menu e-resources of INDEST-AICTE Consortium. Website address is http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/ Thanks and Regards Ajay Kumar Sharma Project Associate, INDEST Consortium Central Library, IIT Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 011-26591467 (O) 9899339808 (M) Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ Dear Library Professionals, Open access is a publication model wherein neither a reader nor the reader's institution are charged for access to articles or other resources. Users are free to read, download, copy, distribute, print, search, or link to the full texts of these articles. The INDEST - AICTE Consortium also maintains links for open access resources. You can access these resources (e-journals) through INDEST-AICTE website. Click on the menu e-resources of INDEST-AICTE Consortium. Website address is http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/ http://paniit.iitd.ac.in/indest/ Thanks and Regards Ajay Kumar Sharma Project Associate, INDEST Consortium Central Library, IIT Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 011-26591467 (O) 9899339808 (M) Web: http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/ http://www.geocities.com/ajaysharma_lib/

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Request of material for research purpose on Retroconversion
by ashok upadhyay 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Subject: Need for material for the research work on Reroconversion Dear Professionals I am doing research from the department of Library and Informatin Science AMU,Aligarh on the topic " Retroconversion of Documents in english language in Central secretariat library, Zakir husain library,JMI, Nehru memorial museum and library, New Delhi: An evaluative study" for this i have urgently need some study based articles or theortical articles by which i could prepair my review and quesstionnaire. i have some material but it is not sufficient for this. so i request to all of you to support me for this regard . i am facing a lot of problem because retroconversion is practically using but reading materials are not much available. so please help me for this regard and sent me some material and link to solve my problem. thanks from Ashok Upadhyay (Research Scholar) Deppt. of Lib &Inf. sc,AMU,Aligarh e-mail; ashoka143(a)gmail.com akualig(a)yhoo.co.in mobile no. 09412545849 Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php Subject: Need for material for the research work on Reroconversion Dear Professionals I am doing research from the department of Library and Informatin Science AMU,Aligarh on the topic " Retroconversion of Documents in english language in Central secretariat library, Zakir husain library,JMI, Nehru memorial museum and library, New Delhi: An evaluative study" for this i have urgently need some study based articles or theortical articles by which i could prepair my review and quesstionnaire. i have some material but it is not sufficient for this. so i request to all of you to support me for this regard . i am facing a lot of problem because retroconversion is practically using but reading materials are not much available. so please help me for this regard and sent me some material and link to solve my problem. thanks from Ashok Upadhyay (Research Scholar) Deppt. of Lib &Inf. sc,AMU,Aligarh e-mail; mailto:ashoka143@gmail.com ashoka143(a)gmail.com mailto:akualig@yhoo.co.in akualig(a)yhoo.co.in mobile no. 09412545849 Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php

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freemedical journals.com
by Muniraj. T 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Dear all, www.freemedicaljournals.com site provides free access to selected medical journals published in English and a number of other languages such as French, German and Spanish. Regards, MUNIRAJU.T III. Sem. MLISc Department of Library and Information Science. E-mail:t_muniraj@yahoo.co.in E-mail: muniraj.t(a)gmail.com Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php Dear all, http://www.freemedicaljournals.com/ www.freemedicaljournals.com site provides free access to selected medical journals published in English and a number of other languages such as French, German and Spanish. Regards, MUNIRAJU.T III. Sem. MLISc Department of Library and Information Science. E-mail:t_muniraj@yahoo.co.in E-mail: muniraj.t(a)gmail.com Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php

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Collections Links
by Muniraj. T 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Dear all, Collections Link provides fast, easy access to current best practice in 16 areas of professional collections management. All of the content of the site has been provided by authoritative national bodies and experts with years of experience in their field. Collections Link is free to use thanks to funding from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. We hope you will find it a useful and informative resource. Link: http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/ Regards, MUNIRAJU.T III. Sem. MLISc Department of Library and Information Science. E-mail:t_muniraj@yahoo.co.in E-mail: muniraj.t(a)gmail.com Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php Dear all, Collections Link provides fast, easy access to current best practice in 16 areas of professional collections management. All of the content of the site has been provided by authoritative national bodies and experts with years of experience in their field. Collections Link is free to use thanks to funding from the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. We hope you will find it a useful and informative resource. Link: http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/ http://www.collectionslink.org.uk/ Regards, MUNIRAJU.T III. Sem. MLISc Department of Library and Information Science. E-mail:t_muniraj@yahoo.co.in E-mail: muniraj.t(a)gmail.com Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php

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Knowledge commission report on library sector
by pradeep kumar 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Knowledge commission report calls for overhaul of library sector Recommending a major overhaul of the information service and library sector in the country including the inclusion of libraries in the Concurrent list of the Constitution, a National Library Fund of Rs 1,000 crore to upgrade all existing libraries, a permanent national commission on libraries and a national level survey to assess the requirements and reading habits, the National Knowledge Commission has submitted its report to the government on how to redefine the information services sector. The report, currently with the PMO, will be forwarded to the Planning Commission shortly. The NKC has been set up by the PM with the mandate to transform the country into a knowledge society. Underlining the need of including libraries in the concurrent list, the NKC report says that it would facilitate co-ordinated development of libraries across different sectors. It also suggests that a specified percentage of Central and state education budgets must be earmarked for libraries. On the service front, the NKC insists that all libraries must have the following facilities motivated, courteous and adequate staff, easy access and user friendly retrieval system, effective signages and computers with internet access and photocopiers. It asks the government to issue a library charter to all libraries to take appropriate steps to ensure that libraries meet the objectives set by the commission which includes dissemination of knowledge as widely as possible, serving as a major vehicle to facilitate creation of knowledge, facilitating optimal use of knowledge by all sectors, and easy access to knowledge relevant to their needs. It also recommends a national committee for the identification, documentation and preservation of private collections available in the country. It also suggests that every state should establish a registry and archives of knowledge based digital resources which should be made accessible to all. The committee has also suggested research and development activities in identifying user needs for different groups, organisation of community information and development of appropriate standards, standardisation of Indian names and vocabulary control over Indian subjects developed in terms of multi-lingual thesauri, development of open sources software and development of digital libraries both in English and Indian languages. Regarding the public library collections, the NKC suggests that the size and nature of the collection should reflect the population and local requirements and that at least 10 per cent of the book collection should be less than five years old. It also says that libraries should be open on all days, except on national holidays. The NKC adds that library services should initiate imaginative services apart from offering routine library services including lectures and discussion centering on books, cultural programmes, support to students homework and project and IT training at different levels. WHAT the NKC report PRESCRIBES Inclusion of libraries in the Concurrent list of the Constitution National Library Fund of Rs 1,000 core to upgrade all existing libraries A permanent national commission on libraries National level survey to assess the requirements and reading habits Specified percentage of Central and state education budgets must be earmarked for libraries. Government to issue a library charter to all libraries to take appropriate steps to ensure that libraries meet the objectives A national committee for the identification, documentation and preservation of private collections available in the country Every state to establish a registry of and archives of knowledge based digital resources Development of open sources software and development of digital libraries both in English and Indian languages Libraries should be open on all days, except on national holidays source:http://www.indianexpress.com/story/19620.html# PRADEEP KUMAR JLA, G053, I-BLOCK REFERENCE DIVISION PARLIAMENT LIBRARY OF INDIA NEW DELHI-110001. E-mail: pradip_parlib(a)yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Knowledge commission report calls for overhaul of library sector Recommending a major overhaul of the information service and library sector in the country including the inclusion of libraries in the Concurrent list of the Constitution, a National Library Fund of Rs 1,000 crore to upgrade all existing libraries, a permanent national commission on libraries and a national level survey to assess the requirements and reading habits, the National Knowledge Commission has submitted its report to the government on how to redefine the information services sector. The report, currently with the PMO, will be forwarded to the Planning Commission shortly. The NKC has been set up by the PM with the mandate to transform the country into a knowledge society. Underlining the need of including libraries in the concurrent list, the NKC report says that it would facilitate co-ordinated development of libraries across different sectors. It also suggests that a specified percentage of Central and state education budgets must be earmarked for libraries. On the service front, the NKC insists that all libraries must have the following facilities motivated, courteous and adequate staff, easy access and user friendly retrieval system, effective signages and computers with internet access and photocopiers. It asks the government to issue a library charter to all libraries to take appropriate steps to ensure that libraries meet the objectives set by the commission which includes dissemination of knowledge as widely as possible, serving as a major vehicle to facilitate creation of knowledge, facilitating optimal use of knowledge by all sectors, and easy access to knowledge relevant to their needs. It also recommends a national committee for the identification, documentation and preservation of private collections available in the country. It also suggests that every state should establish a registry and archives of knowledge based digital resources which should be made accessible to all. The committee has also suggested research and development activities in identifying user needs for different groups, organisation of community information and development of appropriate standards, standardisation of Indian names and vocabulary control over Indian subjects developed in terms of multi-lingual thesauri, development of open sources software and development of digital libraries both in English and Indian languages. Regarding the public library collections, the NKC suggests that the size and nature of the collection should reflect the population and local requirements and that at least 10 per cent of the book collection should be less than five years old. It also says that libraries should be open on all days, except on national holidays. The NKC adds that library services should initiate imaginative services apart from offering routine library services including lectures and discussion centering on books, cultural programmes, support to students homework and project and IT training at different levels. WHAT the NKC report PRESCRIBES Inclusion of libraries in the Concurrent list of the Constitution National Library Fund of Rs 1,000 core to upgrade all existing libraries A permanent national commission on libraries National level survey to assess the requirements and reading habits Specified percentage of Central and state education budgets must be earmarked for libraries. Government to issue a library charter to all libraries to take appropriate steps to ensure that libraries meet the objectives A national committee for the identification, documentation and preservation of private collections available in the country Every state to establish a registry of and archives of knowledge based digital resources Development of open sources software and development of digital libraries both in English and Indian languages Libraries should be open on all days, except on national holidays source:http://www.indianexpress.com/story/19620.html# PRADEEP KUMAR JLA, G053, I-BLOCK REFERENCE DIVISION PARLIAMENT LIBRARY OF INDIA NEW DELHI-110001. E-mail: pradip_parlib(a)yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Mphil Admn - Update.
by Ravi Nandhan 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Hi All, Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year in advance....... A few of the LIS professionals shared this info through personal mails. Just sharing it.......The Govt of Tamilnadu has directed that the Universities in the State should not offer MPhil/ PhD programmes through distance education from the academic year 2007-2008. For details pl visit : http://www.ugc.ac.in/circular/circular.html Regards, Ravi Nandhan. V > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 15:04:44 +0530 > From: "Nandhan Ravi" <Ravi.Nandhan(a)capco.com> > Subject: RE: [LIS-Forum] Mphil admission > To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Message-ID: > <F6B1A256A02EF24CB9C64A50AE324ACF02BECCAC(a)inba2k3s01.capco.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > > Hi, > > Please enquire about the existence of distance education mode for Phil > for the next academic year as I heard that they are going to stop it > [but not very sure]. If the admissions are still open it is good to take > it up. > > If any one has information, please do share. > > With warm regards, > V. Ravi Nandhan. > Knowledge Coordinator > Capco > t: +91 80 41997351 > f: +91 80 41997201 > v: 6-7351 > e: ravi.nandhan(a)capco.com > w: www.capco.com > > -----Original Message----- > From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Mailing List > Manager > Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 4:01 PM > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Mphil admission > > > Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 12:39:11 +0530 > From: Garima Jain <jaigarima(a)gmail.com> > > Hello > > In distance learning mode, u can opt for Annamalai University, Tamil > Nadu as well. > > Regards > > Garima

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LET 2007 BE MORE EVENTFUL FOR US
by Manjunath K 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Dear professional colleagues, I pray the almighty and wish "Let 2007" Bring us more closely with active participations Faster our relationships with mutual cooperation Provide opportunity to share our resource/experience more effectively Expand our professional discussions Encourage more participation for our seminars and conferences Illuminate our profession with more academic achievements Improve our status in academic circle and society Be an eventful and memorable year for us Wish you a happy and prosperous NewYear Manjunath ____________________________ Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist. Karnataka,India Ph: 91-0820-2573551(O), 2575161(R) email: manjunath(a)mail.tapmi.org <mailto:manjunath@mail.tapmi.org> ; manju_tapmi(a)yahoo.com <mailto:manju_tapmi@yahoo.com> ____________________________  Dear professional colleagues, � I pray the almighty and wish “Let 2007” � Bring us more closely with active participations Faster our relationships with mutual cooperation Provide opportunity to share our resource/experience more effectively Expand our professional discussions Encourage more participation for our seminars and conferences Illuminate our profession with more academic achievements Improve our status in academic circle and society Be an eventful and memorable year for us �� Wish you a happy and prosperous NewYear � Manjunath ____________________________ Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist. Karnataka , India Ph: 91-0820-2573551(O), 2575161(R) email: mailto:manjunath@mail.tapmi.org manjunath(a)mail.tapmi.org ; mailto:manju_tapmi@yahoo.com manju_tapmi(a)yahoo.com ____________________________ �

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Information Required of Some Journals
by Dabas Bharat K 29 Dec '06

29 Dec '06

Dear Sir/Madam Library wants to subscribe the following journals. Please let me know subscription amount for the period of one year, in whose favour DD should be drawn, postal address, e-mail address, etc. 1 Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Published by Shri Ram Center of Industrial Relations and Resources, Delhi 2 Indian Journal of Labour Economics: Published by Indian Society of Labour Economics, Delhi 3 Indian Journal of Training and Development: Published by Indian Society of Training and Development 4 Manpower Journal: Published by Institute of Applied Manpower Research, Delhi Thanking you in anticipation. With warm regards! Bharat Kumar Librarian Faculty of Management Studies Mody Institute of Technology and Science (A Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956) Laxmangarh - 332311, Distt- Sikar, Rajasthan Phone No - 01572- 225001 - 12 (12 Lines) Ext 283 (M) +91-9414690757 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dear Sir/Madam Library wants to subscribe the following journals. Please let me know subscription amount for the period of one year, in whose favour DD should be drawn, postal address, e-mail address, etc. 1 Indian Journal of Industrial Relations: Published by Shri Ram Center of Industrial Relations and Resources, Delhi 2 Indian Journal of Labour Economics: Published by Indian Society of Labour Economics, Delhi 3 Indian Journal of Training and Development: Published by Indian Society of Training and Development 4 Manpower Journal: Published by Institute of Applied Manpower Research, Delhi Thanking you in anticipation. With warm regards! Bharat Kumar Librarian Faculty of Management Studies Mody Institute of Technology and Science (A Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act 1956) Laxmangarh - 332311, Distt- Sikar, Rajasthan Phone No - 01572- 225001 - 12 (12 Lines) Ext 283 (M) +91-9414690757 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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OpenDOAR
by sandeep bhavsar 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

Respected All OpenDOAR is pleased to present a trial search service for the full-text of material held in open access repositories listed in the Directory. This has been made possible through the recent launch by Google of its Custom Search Engine, which allows OpenDOAR to define a search service based on the Directory holdings. Users of this service can search through the world's repositories of freely available research information, with the assurance that each of these repositories has been assessed by OpenDOAR staff. This quality controlled approach will minimise (but not eliminate!) spurious or junk results, and lead more directly to useful and relevant information. http://www.opendoar.org/search.php Best Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W). 400601 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 09870484626 elibrary : http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ --------------------------------- All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine Respected All Open DOAR is pleased to present a trial search service for the full-text of material held in open access repositories listed in the Directory. This has been made possible through the recent launch by Google of its http://www.google.com/coop/cse/ Custom Search Engine , which allows Open DOAR to define a search service based on the Directory holdings. Users of this service can search through the world's repositories of freely available research information, with the assurance that each of these repositories has been assessed by Open DOAR staff. This quality controlled approach will minimise (but not eliminate!) spurious or junk results, and lead more directly to useful and relevant information. http://www.opendoar.org/search.php http://www.opendoar.org/search.php Best Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W). 400601 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 09870484626 elibrary : http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ http://www.opendoar.org/search.php http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/nowyoucan/pc_mag/*http://us… All new Yahoo! Mail "The new Interface is stunning in its simplicity and ease of use." - PC Magazine

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Re: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 45, Issue 31
by prakash gouda 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

Mr. Rudrappa For more details about PGDLAN course you please visit University of Hyderabad webpage. http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/cdenew3/index.htm REGARDS PRAKASHGOUDA S.U. SENIOR LIBRARIAN COORG INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES KANJITHANDA KUSHALAPPA CAMPUS MAGGULA VIRAJPET-571 218 COORG DIST KARNATAKA On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in wrote : >Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > >You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. RE: library (Dr.D.P Prathap) > 2. Need information (Rudrappa Kamatar) > 3. EMPI Digital Library National Convention - 2007 > (Mailing List Manager) > 4. Mphil admission (Mailing List Manager) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:35:04 +0530 > From: "Dr.D.P Prathap" <sbilibrary(a)gmail.com> >Subject: [LIS-Forum] RE: library >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >Message-ID: > <d612dc320612262205g47168617r51eb7ea856c23279(a)mail.gmail.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > >Dear Colleagues > >Kindly let me know the addresses of Standard Suppliers of >LIBRARY STATIONERY AND FURNITURE ITEMS >(for due date slips, adhesive labels, registers, etc.) > >yours 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 > Mr. Rudrappa For more details about PGDLAN course you please visit University of Hyderabad webpage. http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/cdenew3/index.htm REGARDS PRAKASHGOUDA S.U. SENIOR LIBRARIAN COORG INSTITUTE OF DENTAL SCIENCES KANJITHANDA KUSHALAPPA CAMPUS MAGGULA VIRAJPET-571 218 COORG DIST KARNATAKA On Thu, 28 Dec 2006 lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in wrote : >Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > >To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum >or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > >You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > >When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific >than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > >Today's Topics: > > 1. RE: library (Dr.D.P Prathap) > 2. Need information (Rudrappa Kamatar) > 3. EMPI Digital Library National Convention - 2007 > (Mailing List Manager) > 4. Mphil admission (Mailing List Manager) > > >---------------------------------------------------------------------- > >Message: 1 >Date: Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:35:04 +0530 > From: "Dr.D.P Prathap" <sbilibrary(a)gmail.com> >Subject: [LIS-Forum] RE: library >To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >Message-ID: > <d612dc320612262205g47168617r51eb7ea856c23279(a)mail.gmail.com> >Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > >Dear Colleagues > >Kindly let me know the addresses of Standard Suppliers of >LIBRARY STATIONERY AND FURNITURE ITEMS >(for due date slips, adhesive labels, registers, etc.) > >yours 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 >

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PGDLAN
by Garima Jain 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

Hi PGDLAN is aone year programme from IGNOU. The fees is somwhere aroung 10,000/- The programme mainly deal with Automation and Networking. Garima Hi PGDLAN is aone year programme from IGNOU. The fees is somwhere aroung 10,000/- The programme mainly deal with Automation and Networking. Garima

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RE: [LIS-Forum] Re: PDF files into text and word
by Nandhan Ravi 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

Hi, If you are not allowed to install software in your organisation you can use http://www.zamzar.com to convert files online for free. You may have to give your email id to get the link for downloading the converted file. If you hesitate to give you mail id panicking spam, you can give alternate/not so freq. used email id for testing it out. With warm regards, V. Ravi Nandhan. Knowledge Coordinator Capco t: +91 80 41997351 f: +91 80 41997201 v: 6-7351 e: ravi.nandhan(a)capco.com w: www.capco.com -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of sainul(a)iiitmk.ac.in Sent: Friday, December 22, 2006 3:27 PM To: abhishek kumar yadav Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Re: PDF files into text and word Dear Friends, The following software available in the CD coming with Electronics for You will be useful to convert PDF to text or Word format. Title: PDF Text Converter 1.2.1 Description: PDF Text converter converts PDF files into text and word documents without Adobe Acrobat being installed on your computer. Text can be extracted from PDF files in batches with a simple explorer like interface using page ranges and PDF information can be viewed. Right click the converted files and view them. Extract images from PDF files as BMP, JPEG or TIFF files. Software Type : DEMO Source: CD with Electronics For You Vol. 6 No. 3 with regards Sainul Abideen P Librarian IIITM-K Thiruvananthapuram On Thu, 21 Dec 2006, abhishek kumar yadav wrote: > > Dear Friends, > > Could any one of you tell me wheteher any software is available that can convert PDF to .DOc. > If it is free tell me... > > Thanks, > > Regards > > Abhishek > > InfoMedia, New Delhi > -- Sainul Abideen P, (BSc, BLISc, ADIS, PGDCA, VLIR Scholar, Belgium) Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management-Kerala Park Centre, Technopark Karyavattom PO, PIN 695581 Thiruvananthapuram Kerala, INDIA Tel. +91-471-2527567,2700777 exn 119 Tel. +91-471-2593961 (Resi) Mobile: 9847532170 Fax. +91-471-2527568 Email sainul at iiitmk dot ac dot in http://sainul.tripod.com www.iiitmk.ac.in _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ LEARN MORE - Capco is a consultant, managed services provider and thought leader. We are experts in the financial services industry. You can access our thinking and learn more about us at www.capco.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender of this email immediately. You should not copy, use or disseminate the information contained in the email. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Capco. http://www.capco.com/

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The Future of E-Learning in Public Libraries
by KR. Senthil Kumar 28 Dec '06

28 Dec '06

Dear All"That's 'E' for 'Everyone'": The Future of E-Learning in Public Libraries E-learning refers to a range of solutions to promote learning using information technology. In practical terms, it has been relegated to courses online, most often in an academic or professional setting and usually with the help of a Learning Management System (LMS) such as WebCT or the newcomer Moodle. Some Universities have broadened the scope of their e-learning services to include the wider online community. For instance, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created the MIT OpenCourseWare , where course materials can be found online and for free to anyone who visits the site. In theory, the idea of Free Public Library fits nicely into the e-learning paradigm, particularly "open" learning formats with free resources and digital libraries to support them. The New York Public Library's wide collection of digital resources includes an online course called Prospecting for Business Information ( http://www.nypl. org/research/ sibl/pbi2/ home.html <http://www.nypl.org/research/sibl/pbi2/home.html> ), for instance. But "online course" has not really caught on as effective service in the public paradigm. While it may be difficult for library professionals who have spent a good amount of their lives taking courses to realize this, the broader public is more than happy to be finished with their schooling and be in a place where they can earn their own pay and learn at their own pace. In general terms, online courses do not sound fun to "Josephine (Joe) Public Library". They sound like obligations or New Year's resolutions to go alongside "lose weight" or "spend less." Worse, they reinforce stereotypes about the public library as an "ought to" place, rather than a "place to be." That means that to "Joe (Josephine) Public Librarian", e-learning sounds like a flop before it even takes shape in an organization. Yet, we do know that information technology has a lot to offer the average life-long learner. For one, e-learning provides the opportunity for self-paced learning, which is of great advantage to busy parents, people working long hours, or even those who simply desire to learn at a slower pace than that of your average university course. E-learning is not restricted to higher learning either. Presentations abound on topics ranging from physical fitness and gardening, to travel and meditation. People with literacy needs can use online technology to learn in privacy, without the stigma that comes with low-literacy ability. The combination of information technology and learning is a "no-brainer" in some respects and a tremendous opportunity if done effectively. E-learning holds potential for public libraries, but for it to flourish, a wide range of things need to come along with it. Here are a few: Partnerships Unlike library-provided "courses," course programs offered in partnership with universities make sense most of the time in public libraries. Self-paced courses offered online with the guidance of university professors in topics relevant to the broader community may also make sense. This is because people trust universities to provide quality courses, and universities often appreciate having the use of public library spaces for their students. Other partnerships are possible as well. Most public libraries offer wireless Internet access, which can be a great support for online tests, courses, essay writing and so on. With a vision that often relates to self-directed and/or paced learning, public libraries are more likely to require partners to develop e-learning services for their clients. Learning Networks Of serious concern to most librarians is the way the World Wide Web is changing. Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, wikis and social tagging are changing the way people approach learning in an online medium. One key change in the Web 2.0 paradigm is the gaining of knowledge through communities of practice. For instance, as an E-learning Manager engrossed by the Web 2.0 phenomenon, I have a list of names that I can call on via Internet Messaging when I have a technology-related question. Culturally we have our own language consisting of truncations (like blog) and three-letter acronyms (like RSS) that others outside our community tend not to use. There are other communities as well: online practical jokers playing tricks for "lulz" (out-loud laughs), online Gamers "pwning" (owning, as in "defeating") each other through direct IP connections, and knitting fanatics "knitting one and purling two" to design weird and interesting monsters with yarn. Google search is not going to bring learners to the positive experience of learning in a wide community. Public libraries, on the other hand, ought to try. Unfortunately, while public librarians and library staff are still expert at using basic reference skills to maximize results from keyword searches, I do not feel they yet have the knowledge infrastructure to introduce the online learner to his or her desired community of practice. Approaching reference (for instance) using "who" as a starting point will be a necessary skill in the not-too-distant future. While libraries have always made efforts to connect people to community services, new approaches will need to be developed over time to ensure that they meet customer expectations. Access to Good-Quality and Up-to-Date Hardware and Software The current public library experience with public use computers is that there is never enough to meet the demand. At the Halifax Public Libraries, we have experimented with laptop labs to increase our ability to include technology in literacy sessions, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, youth engagement strategies, and basic computer training. Video cameras, external hard drives and other multimedia tools are additional clear "desirables" in e-learning strategies as we near the days when video-blogging and podcasting are regular services offered in public libraries. "Put it online" is never enough for e-learning; you still need hardware to support those online services from the service development and customer access point of views. A Culture Comfortable With Innovation and Change Web 2.0 technologies are popular first and foremost because they are user-friendly. They do, however, require a different manner of thinking than technologies like email with which most people are familiar. And sometimes, Web 1.0 works just fine for what public libraries want to do. In the e-learning world, change is a constant and learning in this realm cannot be relegated to the "techies" anymore. Public libraries need to be learning organizations, and a learning organization is one where all staff learn together, share information, and collaborate effectively across departmental lines. This can happen in part through training sessions, but such learning can also occur by simply ensuring that the necessary technology is available to staff to experiment with, discuss and employ for their professional development. Empathetic Staff Technology still scares people who are not familiar with it. E-learning will undoubtedly have the same effect. If public libraries do not have technology managers who understand what it is like for an octogenarian to enter a 15-digit barcode into an online interface with a laptop computer, they will never completely be able to embrace e-learning. Front-line staff also require a special knack for making people feel at ease when an Internet browser starts asking confusing questions about Internet security, cookies, protocols, errors and anything else that our computers ask us to respond "OK" to. Among the key skills for librarians in an e-learning environment is the ability to make people feel good not only about learning, but also about the format in which they do the learning.. E-learning from the public library perspective clearly differs from the current view. While public libraries certainly see the value of online learning techniques to their customers and clients, the traditional "course offering" through a LMS or other website type is not the appropriate format, except perhaps in a clear partnership with an organization such as a university to provide the content. A better approach for public libraries is to focus on such things as community engagement, information and computer literacy and informal learning strategies to bring value to citizens while at the same time helping to foster a society that loves learning, information and reading at its own pace and in its own direction. After all, the public library does belong to "the people" – therefore, e-learning should do what "the people" want e-learning to do. -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR 'Everyone'": The Future of E-Learning in Public Libraries E-learning refers to a range of solutions to promote learning using information technology. In practical terms, it has been relegated to courses online, most often in an academic or professional setting and usually with the help of a Learning Management System (LMS) such as WebCT or the newcomer Moodle. Some Universities have broadened the scope of their e-learning services to include the wider online community. For instance, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) created the MIT OpenCourseWare , where course materials can be found online and for free to anyone who visits the site. In theory, the idea of Free Public Library fits nicely into the e-learning paradigm, particularly "open" learning formats with free resources and digital libraries to support them. The New York Public Library 's wide collection of digital resources includes an online course called Prospecting for Business Information ( http://www.nypl.org/research/sibl/pbi2/home.html http://www.nypl. org/research/ sibl/pbi2/ home.html ), for instance. But "online course" has not really caught on as effective service in the public paradigm. While it may be difficult for library professionals who have spent a good amount of their lives taking courses to realize this, the broader public is more than happy to be finished with their schooling and be in a place where they can earn their own pay and learn at their own pace. In general terms, online courses do not sound fun to "Josephine (Joe) Public Library". They sound like obligations or New Year's resolutions to go alongside "lose weight" or "spend less." Worse, they reinforce stereotypes about the public library as an "ought to" place, rather than a "place to be." That means that to "Joe (Josephine) Public Librarian", e-learning sounds like a flop before it even takes shape in an organization. Yet, we do know that information technology has a lot to offer the average life-long learner. For one, e-learning provides the opportunity for self-paced learning, which is of great advantage to busy parents, people working long hours, or even those who simply desire to learn at a slower pace than that of your average university course. E-learning is not restricted to higher learning either. Presentations abound on topics ranging from physical fitness and gardening, to travel and meditation. People with literacy needs can use online technology to learn in privacy, without the stigma that comes with low-literacy ability. The combination of information technology and learning is a "no-brainer" in some respects and a tremendous opportunity if done effectively. E-learning holds potential for public libraries, but for it to flourish, a wide range of things need to come along with it. Here are a few: Partnerships Unlike library-provided "courses," course programs offered in partnership with universities make sense most of the time in public libraries. Self-paced courses offered online with the guidance of university professors in topics relevant to the broader community may also make sense. This is because people trust universities to provide quality courses, and universities often appreciate having the use of public library spaces for their students. Other partnerships are possible as well. Most public libraries offer wireless Internet access, which can be a great support for online tests, courses, essay writing and so on. With a vision that often relates to self-directed and/or paced learning, public libraries are more likely to require partners to develop e-learning services for their clients. Learning Networks Of serious concern to most librarians is the way the World Wide Web is changing. Web 2.0 technologies such as blogs, wikis and social tagging are changing the way people approach learning in an online medium. One key change in the Web 2.0 paradigm is the gaining of knowledge through communities of practice. For instance, as an E-learning Manager engrossed by the Web 2.0 phenomenon, I have a list of names that I can call on via Internet Messaging when I have a technology-related question. Culturally we have our own language consisting of truncations (like blog) and three-letter acronyms (like RSS) that others outside our community tend not to use. There are other communities as well: online practical jokers playing tricks for "lulz" (out-loud laughs), online Gamers "pwning" (owning, as in "defeating") each other through direct IP connections, and knitting fanatics "knitting one and purling two" to design weird and interesting monsters with yarn. Google search is not going to bring learners to the positive experience of learning in a wide community. Public libraries, on the other hand, ought to try. Unfortunately, while public librarians and library staff are still expert at using basic reference skills to maximize results from keyword searches, I do not feel they yet have the knowledge infrastructure to introduce the online learner to his or her desired community of practice. Approaching reference (for instance) using "who" as a starting point will be a necessary skill in the not-too-distant future. While libraries have always made efforts to connect people to community services, new approaches will need to be developed over time to ensure that they meet customer expectations. Access to Good-Quality and Up-to-Date Hardware and Software The current public library experience with public use computers is that there is never enough to meet the demand. At the Halifax Public Libraries, we have experimented with laptop labs to increase our ability to include technology in literacy sessions, English as a Second Language (ESL) classes, youth engagement strategies, and basic computer training. Video cameras, external hard drives and other multimedia tools are additional clear "desirables" in e-learning strategies as we near the days when video-blogging and podcasting are regular services offered in public libraries. "Put it online" is never enough for e-learning; you still need hardware to support those online services from the service development and customer access point of views. A Culture Comfortable With Innovation and Change Web 2.0 technologies are popular first and foremost because they are user-friendly. They do, however, require a different manner of thinking than technologies like email with which most people are familiar. And sometimes, Web 1.0 works just fine for what public libraries want to do. In the e-learning world, change is a constant and learning in this realm cannot be relegated to the "techies" anymore. Public libraries need to be learning organizations, and a learning organization is one where all staff learn together, share information, and collaborate effectively across departmental lines. This can happen in part through training sessions, but such learning can also occur by simply ensuring that the necessary technology is available to staff to experiment with, discuss and employ for their professional development. Empathetic Staff Technology still scares people who are not familiar with it. E-learning will undoubtedly have the same effect. If public libraries do not have technology managers who understand what it is like for an octogenarian to enter a 15-digit barcode into an online interface with a laptop computer, they will never completely be able to embrace e-learning. Front-line staff also require a special knack for making people feel at ease when an Internet browser starts asking confusing questions about Internet security, cookies, protocols, errors and anything else that our computers ask us to respond "OK" to. Among the key skills for librarians in an e-learning environment is the ability to make people feel good not only about learning, but also about the format in which they do the learning.. E-learning from the public library perspective clearly differs from the current view. While public libraries certainly see the value of online learning techniques to their customers and clients, the traditional "course offering" through a LMS or other website type is not the appropriate format, except perhaps in a clear partnership with an organization such as a university to provide the content. A better approach for public libraries is to focus on such things as community engagement, information and computer literacy and informal learning strategies to bring value to citizens while at the same time helping to foster a society that loves learning, information and reading at its own pace and in its own direction. After all, the public library does belong to "the people" – therefore, e-learning should do what "the people" want e-learning to do. -- KR.SENTHIL KUMAR

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Fw: [IFLA-L] Bachelors degree in Library Science
by J. K. Vijayakumar 27 Dec '06

27 Dec '06

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Fathmath Shiham <fathmath.shiham(a)nlm.gov.mv> To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 12:27:17 AM Subject: [IFLA-L] Bachelors degree in Library Science Dear all, I am looking for a 3 year degree course in Bachelors in Library Science in India or Malaysia for two staff members, so far I have found 1 year courses from India which can be done only after completing a degree in any other discipline. In Malaysia I was able to find only Masters Degree. Our funding is provided for 3 years. If you any information regarding this please let me know. Kind Regards, F.Shiham Deputy Librarian National Library of Maldives Message forwared for helping F Shiham. Please reply directly to fathmath.shiham(a)nlm.gov.mv Thanks ---------------------------------- J. K. Vijayakumar MLIS PhD Assistant Director - Library American University of Antigua Post Box W-1451, St. Johns ANTIGUA, West Indies http://students.auamed.net/library http://libinfospace.blogspot.com ---------------------------------- Head Quarters: #2 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Fathmath Shiham <fathmath.shiham(a)nlm.gov.mv> To: ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr Sent: Sunday, December 24, 2006 12:27:17 AM Subject: [IFLA-L] Bachelors degree in Library Science  Dear all, I am looking for a 3 year degree course in Bachelors in Library Science in India or Malaysia for two staff members, so far I have found 1 year courses from India which can be done only after completing a degree in any other discipline. In Malaysia I was able to find only Masters Degree. Our funding is provided for 3 years. If you any information regarding this please let me know. Kind Regards, F.Shiham Deputy Librarian National Library of Maldives Message forwared for helping F Shiham. Please reply directly to mailto:fathmath.shiham@nlm.gov.mv fathmath.shiham(a)nlm.gov.mv Thanks ---------------------------------- J. K. Vijayakumar MLIS PhD Assistant Director - Library American University of Antigua Post Box W-1451, St. Johns ANTIGUA, West Indies http://students.auamed.net/library http://students.auamed.net/library http://libinfospace.blogspot.com http://libinfospace.blogspot.com ---------------------------------- Head Quarters: #2 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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