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by Vandana Khandelwal 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear all professional Our college has applied for Academic Autonomy hence we want to know which way library will be able to get maximum benefits and also whether there are any specific norms which library needs to fulfill. Regards Ms. Vandana Khandelwal Librarian MITAOE, Pune -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request
by supritha Shetty 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article, Please mail it to me. 1. Virchows Archiv A 1991, Volume 418, Issue 2, pp 179-183 Solid-cystic (papillary-cystic) tumours within and outside the pancreas in men: Report of two patients G. Klöppel, R. Maurer, E. Hofmann, K. Lüthold, J. Oscarson, N. Forsby, I. Ihse, O. Ljungberg, P. U. Heitz Thank you, with regards Librarian K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Deralakatte -575018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to circulate VTU Author Workshop to your Faculty, Researchers and Librarians enabling them to register online
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting for the day, I am glad to bring it to your kind notice that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) is organizing a one day Authors Workshop, in collaboration with M/s.Springer (India) Pvt. Ltd., on 13th February 2014, for the benefit of Teachers and Research scholars in different places in India. Dr. Jeffrey Robens from Edanz, Germany will be the Resource Person for the said workshop and train the participants about writing quality and scholarly papers and about communicating the same to the reputed publishers for effective publication. Chief Guest: Prof.B.S.Sonde Former Vice Chancellor, Goa University, Goa Speaker and Resource person: Dr. Jeffrey Robens, Senior Editor, Edanz, Germany. Guest of Honour: Dr. Sanjiv Goswami, MD, Springer India Presided by Dr. K. E. Prakash, Registrar, VTU, Belgaum Please find below the invitation with a registration link. We request you to circulate this to your Faculty, Research scholars and Librarians enabling them to register. Mailer: http://www.logiquebraincreations.com/springer/Springer_Author_Workshop/VTU/ Poster: http://logiquebraincreations.com/springer/Springer_Author_Workshop/Author_W… Thanking you With kind regards K.R.Mulla, Author Workshop Coordinator -- Dr. K. R. Mulla, M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D. Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama," Belgaum - 590 018, Karnataka, India. Ph: 0831-2498192 URL: http://www.vtu.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National workshop on design and development of automated libraries using Koha at SH College, Ernakulam
by Vimal Kumar V. 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Friends, SH College Library, Thevara, Ernakulam in association with Mahatma Gandhi University organize three days workshop on Koha Open SourceLibrary Management system. Main features of the programme are: Intensive hands on training one PC for each participant hands on training using Customized Koha Live DVD. Date: 24-26 February 2014. Venue: SH College, Thevara, Ernakulam Registration Fee: Rs. 1500 for working professionals and Rs. 1000 for students and research scholars. Accommodation: Limited number of rooms are available inside college guest house and college will also help participants to find accommodation outside of the campus. Resource Persons: Vimal Kumar V. and Prajeesh Bhaskaran, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam Download workshop brochure and registration form from here, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uYVMydTBVblFwbk0 https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uZGItUVo5S0ctS00 For more details contact with Mr. Biju, Librarian, SH College. Mobile: 944614371 Email: bijuvv at shcollege.ac.in -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OPENING UP SCIENCE
by Ragaavendra R 06 Feb '14

06 Feb '14

Dear Moderator pls circulate. Really nice views would you be interested to read pls go through this link. OPENING UP SCIENCE<http://www.financialexpress.com/news/opening-up-science/1223479/0> Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview: Legally Correct; Morally Corrupt
by Vasanth 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Sir/Madam, There has been a lot of discussion going on in LIS Forum on appointments of librarians and teachers in universities and elsewhere, which is a healthy trend. We have been kept quiet on this issue for some time. Because of social media like LIS forum has provided us an opportunity to raise such issue and at least make some people (senior professionals) aware and understand the anguish of young professionals and how they feel about the profession (if) there is any inkling of nepotism, cronyism, influence and corruption. Why appointments in universities, government institutions and elsewhere is lacking transparency and true spirit is many time the head of the universities (VCs), directors and selection committee look at the only legal side of the appointments (selections committees sometime have tried to make right choice but often their hands are tied). Earlier if we go back 20 years, appointments in universities and elsewhere to a(great)extent were transparent and heads of the appointment committees have made sincere efforts to appoint right people. This is the reason that still we have some of the best professionals in our profession and same in other domain as well. But in recent times, this trend is totally missing. Instead, nepotism, cronyism, influence and corruption have become the center stage. Those professionals who have had the great career because of good people at the helm are now failing miserably for appointing right people or compromising a lot with corrupt system and allow that to thrive. People (VCs, Directors, Appointments heads of various institutions) today sees only that there is no legal tangle for the appointments they made, but they don’t see the moral side of it and future of the institutes they heads. So there is so much of nepotism, cronyism, influence and corruption. Because of corrupt practice, nepotism, cronyism, our public institutions especially institutes of higher learning has lost its sanctity today in the minds of common people. Our society is also morally degrading same has been reflected in all field, our profession is also no exception. But there is always a light at the end of the tunnel. The new political wave that is sweeping in our capital city (Aam Admi Party's (AAP) metomorphic raise as a new political outfit) and individuals like Prof. Neeraj Hatekar of University of Mumbai seen has a hope and give voice to those fight against creepy system that exists today. (views are personal) ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Associations should protest, plead and represent the problems of professionals associations
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

dear friends, we have many ASSOCIATIONS at National and regional level. Every one want to have an Annual conference and a delayed published Newsletter and journal. What more are these associations are really doing. The problems are increasing year after the year. Especially now the status and facilities given to academic librarians is at stake? One after the other the facilities are being removed. more than 80% university libraries are not having librarians appointed? every where it is in-charge? does it mean the value of professionals is coming down? Is it true that our recognition is going from bad to worse? The associations should arrange not only representations but also dharna and protest at every place in the country. It is also true that some write messages but do not turn up for such protests? Naturally the professionals are loosers? It is high time that the Associations take lead and do something for the profession. Even several times the elections are also not known to the members? notification is not sent to the members? Now we are promoting SLA and these people join hands with someone and participate in conferences. The members and office bearers of SLA should emulate from their principals at USA and do the activities for the benefit of the professional;s. as they are not able to represent the profession? Again elections are prestigious to some people and stick / hang on to the posts immaterial whether they contribute to the profession or not. It is hard time that the Associations raise to the occasion and represent the profession at various places for the benefit of the professionals. My submission is not against any individual or Association, it is only that I am ringing the alarm bell as our profession is going to be slowly will loose value, image and status. Let all young professionals join and start kicking of the activities and actions to save themselves and profession without waiting for any individual. Direct formation of groups and work every one and also make the professional associations to start acting for the benefit of the profession. I never want to create pain to any one please with best wishes Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(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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Library Assistants required for IGIDR library, Mumbai.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Members, IGIDR, Mumbai invites application for the post of 'Library Assistant' (2 posts) on contract basis for a period of one year, which may be extendable thereafter. Interested candidates are requested to submit their application, in the prescribed form ( downloadable from our web site), on or before February 15, 2014. Salary : Rs.18000/-PM plus Rs.60000/- per annum performance allowance For Advertisement visit : http://www.igidr.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=68&Item… Click on the following link to download application form : http://www.igidr.ac.in/newspdf/appl-form.pdf Completed application, with attested copies of testimonials, may please be sent to The Registrar on our institute's address. Thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public libraries performing as academic libraries (in the UK)
by Mailing List Admin 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Date: Tue, 4 Feb 2014 15:56:49 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Thanks to agreement between several publishers and some libraries, now users of those libraries (in the UK) can access at no cost thousands of academic research papers! Please visit: http://www.accesstoresearch.org.uk/ Best wishes. Arun

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Congratulations to Mr. M. Madhan for EPT Award 2013
by Dr. YS Rao 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Madhan, Congratulations to Mr. M. Madhan for the EPT Award 2013 in contributions to Open Access development across the country. All the best.... -- Dr. YS Rao Dy. Librarian School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada. Ph. 08662469466 Ph. 09502593300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation
by mahe zafar 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Professionals, Mrs Jenice Fernandes Librarian of St. Xavier Inst. of Engineering, Mahim (Mumbai) has been awarded best paper at 5th National Research Conference at GNIMS Matunga , Mumbai. I congrats her for success. Syed Mahe Zafar Rizvi Librarian Rizvi College of ASC BMS Bandra (W) Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Web scale Discovery Service- ALA panel discussion
by nikesh 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Here is an interesting video on Web Scale Discovery Service by American Libraries Live Discovery services have the power to revolutionize library systems. With discovery services, you can find and retrieve information in ways never before possible. But if you're a librarian interested in Discovery, what do you need to know to make a decision? American Libraries Live expert panel discussion on how Discovery services work and how you can get the most out of them. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ggawo9O-EaM *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 http://www.ebscohost.com/discovery -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Muthu Madhan wins the 2013 EPT Award
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 05 Feb '14

05 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, Here is some good news. Our colleague and friend, Muthu Madhan of ICRISAT, has been selected as a joint winner for this year's EPT Award for Open Access. Please see the mail he has received from the Chairman of EPT, Prof. Derek Law. Madan, Hearty congratulations! We are proud of your achievement and I'm sure that it will be an inspiration to the fellow professionals. With best wishes, - Francis > From: Derek Law [mailto:d.law@strath.ac.uk] > Sent: Monday, February 03, 2014 1:10 AM > > Dear Mr Madhan, > > The judging panel for the 2013 EPT Award for Contributions to Open Access > has now considered the nominations > submitted to it and reached its decisions. Unusually, the high quality of > nominations has led the panel to declare > a joint winner for the first time. > > It is then with the very greatest pleasure that I write to tell you that > you have been selected as joint winner of the 2013 > EPT Award for Open Access, following your nomination by Dr Francis > Jayakanth. > The joint winner with you is Rosemary Otando, Systems Librarian, EIFL > Country and Open Access Coordinator at the > University of Nairobi Library in, Kenya. > > We shall be in touch shortly with more information and to discuss how the > award can best be made so that your > distinctive contribution can be recognised as widely as possible. > > With congratulations and every good wish > Yours sincerely > Derek Law -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Pranab Mukherjee launches National Mission on Libraries
by Pavithrabai M S 04 Feb '14

04 Feb '14

*Pranab Mukherjee launches National Mission on Libraries* *President Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Mission on Libraries on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan.* *Speaking on the occasion, Mukherjee said libraries are social institutions which are repositories of knowledge and information. Their goal is the improvement of society by helping the individual to understand himself or herself and the world of which he or she is a part.* *"Libraries provide easy access of knowledge to all. A public library is often called "the people's university" because it is available to all sections of society - regardless of age, gender or skill levels. Thus, through democratization of access to knowledge, libraries contribute in promoting inclusive and sustained development of the people," Mukherjee said.* *According to a Rashtrapati Bhavan release, the president expressed his belief that the project of National Mission on Libraries would contribute substantially to quickening the pace of social and economic development of the people.* *He extended his best wishes for the effective implementation of the project as also of the new scheme of "upgradation of libraries providing services to the public."* *He said he is sure the National Mission of Libraries would promote enlightenment and understanding and go a long way in making the masses active participants in the affairs of the nation.* *The National Mission on Libraries is an initiative of Ministry of Culture to ensure sustained and long term focus on the development of libraries. * -- *With Best Regards :* *Pavithrabai.* *M. S **(Ms.)* * MLISc., Mphil.,** MA.* *Bangalore, IndiaBlog : * http://daarideepa-ilcis.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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storage system for big data
by jasim s 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

good news from MIT for managing big data.read full story @ http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-01/miot-ssf013014.php jasim kerala jasim.in Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Department of Library and Information Science, North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
by Sandeep Bhavsar 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Respected All Department of Library & Information Science, North Maharashtra University is planning to start an Alumnus for their past ( BLIS/ MLIS/Ph.D) students from 2000. A kind requests to all pass out students please fill up online membership form, the link for the same is as follow:- *http://tinyurl.com/lfrmn5r <http://tinyurl.com/lfrmn5r>* You are further requested to convey this message to your professional colleagues / friends of North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon If you have any queries, please be in touch with Dr. Anil Chikate Deputy Librarian North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon 425 001 Mobile 9970361104 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper on Evolving Promotion Prospects for Library Technical staff
by Anil Singh 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Friends, Today National Mission on Libraries has been launched. To make the mission possible, we need enthusiastic library professionals in Group 'B' and 'C' category. But in recent years, enthusiasm of library professional is degrading due to lack of proper promotion policy. Have a look on this paper (link below) which highlights some of the important issues on this topic and give your valuable comments. https://docs.google.com/file/d/0BzaDCDNkA90eQkEtaHlFSHVwc0U/edit -- with regards, Dr. Anil Singh Assistant Director (LS) Competition Commission of India (CCI) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by shakil ahmad 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Sir, I need this article urgently.Please send me. Determinants of student satisfaction in higher education: an empirical study in Dubai <http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/r4108511x1868x08/> JournalInternational Journal of Services, Economics and Management<http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/120910/?p=eb178e4b8f7f462f81ac793…> PublisherInderscience Publishers ISSN1753-0822 (Print) 1753-0830 (Online) SubjectEconomics<http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/?Subject=Economics> , Operational Management, Marketing and Services<http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/?Subject=Operational+Management%2…> , Policy and Organisational Management<http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/?Subject=Policy+and+Organisationa…> and Public Policy and Public Services<http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/?Subject=Public+Policy+and+Public…> IssueVolume 4, Number 4/2012<http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/h5m5263wg6j1/?p=eb178e4b8f7f462f8…> Pages282-297 Thanking You, *Shakil Ahmad* *Lecturer & Technical Services Librarian* *Liaison Librarian for College of Engineering * *Deanship of Library Affairs, New Central Library* *Post Box. No. 1982, University of Dammam, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia* *e-mail: shahmad(a)ud.edu.sa <shahmad(a)ud.edu.sa>, http://library.ud.edu.sa <http://library.ud.edu.sa/> * *Phone: 00966 03 3332816* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder: Publishing of papers preseneted at XXIX IATLIS National Conference, 20-22 March 2013, DRTC, Bangalore
by HPS Kalra 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Colleagues, IATLIS is going to publish select papers presented at the XXIX IATLIS conference on the theme "LIS education and research: Persistent and debatable issues" held from 20-22 March 2013 at DRTC, Bangalore. This is a reminder to all authors who presented their papers at the conference to update and revise their papers and send us the same by 17 February 2014 at iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com , if updated/revised paper not already sent before, so that their papers could be considered for inclusion in the volume. Papers received after this date would not be entertained. Kindly mention "Updated/edited paper of 2013 conference" in the subject line of your email communication. HPS Kalra General Secretary, Indian Association of Teachers of Library & Information Science (IATLIS) C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 Punjab. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TGT Librarian - Airforce Balbharati School- New Delhi
by nikesh 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

TGT Librarian @ Airforce BalBharati School New Delhi Application details can be obtained from http://www.airforcebalbharatischool.com/Downloads/2013-14/Announcement/Teac… http://www.airforcebalbharatischool.com/Home/Default.aspx Regards *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for a Conference Paper (COMADEM)
by Dinesh Siddaiah 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Friends, Could you please try to arrange below mentioned Conference paper from COMADEM 2011...!!! We are trying to get this paper from almost two months. "*Modelling of an induction motor-gearbox transmission with respect to condition monitoring*" published in the Proceedings of the 24th international congress on Condition Monitoring and Diagnostic Engineering Management (COMADEM 2011) vol 1 (Stavanger, Norway) pp 808-816, ISBN 0-9541307-2-3. Best Regards, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in -- 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] Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Anil Singh 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Thanks to all professional colleagues who shared their views on this important topic. I have some few observations : 1. As Mr. Mishra said that there is shortage of technological advanced manpower. It is not true. In India, it has been seen that we are deliberately emphasizing that there is a shortage of quality manpower in every field whether it is teaching, librarianship or any other. It is ridiculous to say because India has a population of 1.25 billion. There are lakhs of brilliant persons are unemployed, but due to lack of proper recruitment system we are unable to get these people. 2. I am 100% agree with the comments given by Moorthy Sir. But the question is that if there is internal candidate who is meritorious and deserving, then call only 6-7 candidates to full fill the procedure. In reality, institutions are calling 70-100 candidates for this process. Recently one of the prominent institute in Delhi has called 70 candidates for one post of AL in SC category, while it was known to most of the candidates that internal candidate will be selected. Though it was different matter that the candidate was deserving. 3. Many times it has also been observed that in-spite of having meritorious internal candidate, external candidates are selected due to political pressure and sometime it is also happening that after the selection committee meeting, interview results are changed. These both the situations were faced by me also. And due to these manipulations, we are lacking quality people in Library science. If we really want quality people in this profession or in whole academics, than we have to start our recruitment process through SSC and UPSC. Anil Singh Assistant Director (Library Services) Competition Commission of India (CCI) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 On Fri, Jan 31, 2014 at 5:23 PM, <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: Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview (Pradip Das) > 2. Re: Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview > (Aragonda L Moorthy) > 3. Selection of internal candidates (rajesh kumar) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 31 Jan 2014 11:04:35 +0530 > From: Pradip Das <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> > To: Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> > Cc: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com, > libtech(a)yahoogroups.com, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, > iatlis(a)yahoogroups.com > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Selection of Internal Candidates in the > Interview > Message-ID: > <CAOTjKANih4-5pfJCL+zZJmdghvfy5SkVqOojRODmEqyDihc_Cw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Dear all professionals, > I am also fully agreed with Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra. It was there, it has > been there, and it will be there. But yes, it is true that many > institutions/organisations do have some interview procedure also > advertisement procedure for the sake of their point to show UGC or > concerned authority. It has to be done by the institution. For example, > UGC/AICTE granted institution need have librarian with NET/SET qualified. > Sometimes they are taking non NET/SET candidate and putting advt. each and > every year to show that they are not getting NET/SET qualified Librarian in > their organisation and leting the existing librarian to continue. If we > see this one side, it is also good for those who are really good and > qualified but don't have NET/SET. > Regards, > > *Regards,** ......* > > _____________________ > > *Pradip Das* > > *Deputy Librarian,* > > *SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (A Deemed to-be > University)* > > *Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering,* > > *Bhakti Vedant Swami Marg, J. V. P. D. Scheme,* > > *Vile Parle (West), MUMBAI - 400056* > > *(** : +91-22-42334004, Cell : 9420836138* > > ****E-mail :**pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com > <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> * > > *Or **Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com* <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com> > > *Visit us at : **www.nmims.edu* <http://www.nmims.edu/> > > > > ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ > > ************************************************************** > > On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Vinod Kumar Mishra < > vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear All, > > > > My view is what is the professional status i.e. capability of selected > > internal candidate so our strength of protest should be accordingly because > > so many external candidates also selected with the help of internal jack > > and their performance is very very poor. Therefore we should see the > > reputation & growth of that particular organization because of the selected > > candidates performance and then we can point out on their policy of > > recruitment. > > > > However now a days as far as library science is concern i feel that their > > is lack of devotional and technologically advanced manpower. Choosing the > > best out of poor is grate challenge for good recruiters but it is very easy > > for poor recruiters. > > > > > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0530 wrote > > >Dear Friends, > > > > > > > > Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal > > > > candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams > > > > and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But > > > > pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye > > > > wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't > > > > make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the > > > > institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then > > > > promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from > > > > various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be > > > > selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and > > > > they are just wasting their money as well as time. > > > > > > > > I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library > > > > Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have > > > > selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are > > > > calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by > > > > giving TA to the outsider candidates. > > > > > > > > Please give your feedback on this issue. > > > > > > > > -- > > > > with regards, > > > > > > > > Anil Singh > > > > Assistant Director (Library Services) > > > > > > > > Competition Commission of India (CCI) > > > > (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) > > > > 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, > > > > 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, > > > > New Delhi - 110066 > > > > > > > > -- > > > > 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] Discussion on RDA
by Salman Haider 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Please join Pinterest Group Board on RDA. Please visit http://www.pinterest.com/rdacataloging/resource-description-access-rda/ *Resource Description & Access (RDA)* A Social Media Board For Everyone on Resource Description & Access (RDA) and other issues related to Cataloging & Metadata. Join and Share with the world the best pins on RDA. We love people who are passionate about RDA Cataloging. If you want to be added to the Group send me an email on salman.mlisc(a)gmail.com with your Pinterest URL & I'll add you as a collaborator, then you can invite all your friends. On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 9:31 AM, T. Shahab . <tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in>wrote: > Sir, > Thanks for a very encouraging response from Mr. Harinrayana. I am hopeful > that it will give a much needed fillip to discussions in various library > fora regarding the issues involving RDA implementations. Professional > Library Associations are requested to be alive about latest > changes/modifications and useful improvements in the professional practices > to keep everybody abreast. We also need to carry-on discussion about the > BIBFRAME to create understanding about this evolving cataloging format. > Regards > Dr. T. Shahab > HMS Central library > Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:03 PM, N.S. Harinarayana < > ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > Dear Professionals, > > I do completely agree with Dr. Shahab. RDA is the new content standard > in > > resource description activity. It brings positive changes to the OPACs > > and they are (changes) likely to be more user friendly. RDA is developed > > to cater to the description of various kinds of information resources > > including the digital ones. It removes the Anglo-American bias which > was > > evident in AACR2. RDA is based on the conceptual model FRBR published by > > IFLA as early as 1998. RDA employs many new terminologies suggested by > > FRBR and the organization of RDA is completely different than that of > > AACR2. However, RDA rules are not completely different than AACR2; as > such > > it is to be perceived as the next stage in the evolution of cataloguing > > rules. RDA was published in 2010 (RDA Toolkit) and in place as an > > official cataloging standard from 2013 onwards in many leading national > > libraries including Library of Congress and other libraries across the > > world. > > > > It is high time that India also participate in this transition at its > > earliest. I am of the construed opinion that unless we adopt RDA, we can > > not meet sufficiently the requirements of changing needs of cataloguing > > description. Hence, I suggest the following for consideration of the > > concerned: > > 1) The National Library of India should implement RDA for its > cataloguing > > activity and declare that RDA to be the national standard for all > > cataloguing activities in government and other public libraries. > > 2) Library schools should start teaching RDA and AACR2 should be phased > > out as quickly as possible. > > 3) Library software vendors should implement RDA in their systems at the > > earliest. > > 4) Library associations have to educate and impress upon the libraries > > under their jurisdiction to implement RDA at the earliest. > > 5) There should be some national policy to identify the standards to be > > followed by all types of libraries in India. > > 6) Series of training programmes should be conducted to train the > > librarians and teachers in RDA by library schools and libraries. > > 7) Academic staff colleges can come forward to conduct short term > > programs to train the teachers and librarians. > > > > At this juncture I would also like to point out that BIBFRAME is another > > standard in resource description activity which is evolving and likely to > > replace MARC very soon. Let there be discussion about these standards > > among Indian librarians and we should come out with plan of action for > > implementing these with all seriousness. Incidentally it may be noted > that > > I introduced these two standards in the refresher courses held recently > at > > Mysore, Calicut and Goa. > > > > > > On Wed, Jan 29, 2014 at 11:18 AM, T. Shahab . < > tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in>wrote: > > > >> Dear Moderator > >> Very lively discussions are going on the OCLC forum regarding the > problems > >> associated with the implementation of the RDA (Resource Description & > >> Access) which is the new system of cataloging rules that is replacing > the > >> traditional AACR-2 convention. > >> I hope the professional librarians and academicians should take-up the > >> thread of discussion to educate about the changes in cataloging > practices > >> in the Indian context. > >> Regards > >> Dr. T. Shahab > >> HMS Central library > >> Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi > >> > >> -- > >> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > >> believed to be clean. > >> > >>

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Discussion on RDA (N.S. Harinarayana)
by Shekar H P 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Professional Friends, GREETINGS FOR THE DAY...!!! I do agree with the point raised by Dr. Sahab on implementation of RDA, which is need of the hour and the beautiful suggestions given by Dr. N.S.Harinarayana. Good thinking from a good people with a professional zeal. Thanks for awakening the State / National Associations and their role Sir. Adverting to the suggestions No.4&5 given by Dr. N.S. Harinarayana- As we all know, there are too many associations in the State / National level and most of them are in sound sleep. The associations are hardly activate once in 2-3 years (during elections and formation of new governing body). Poor individual professional cannot expect more from such associations. There are hundreds of burning issues facing by the librarians irrespective of their discipline- mainly related to HR. Broadly, to name few- (Applies to both the Librarians of Govt. and Private institutions): 1. Cadre & Recruitment policy, 2. Standard procedure of appointment, 3. Uniformity in qualification for different cadre in different sector / institutions, 4. Pay Parity, 5. Standardization of designation, 6. Conducting training programmes for freshers (like in any other departments), 7. Updated, uniformity in LIS curriculum etc. Basic Infrastructure issue in the PU(+2) / Degree Colleges in the state is another main area one should concentrate. Next priority may be given to the IT-implementation and its policy related issues. Of course there are few standard guide lines given by Dr. SRR and others long back. But again needs to check with its relevance and the percentage of its application in the present scenario. As you are aware, most of the committees formed by the State / Central Governments to frame / review the policies and procedures related to librarianship converted as curse to the profession. Most of the report/verdicts / implementation of rules are yielding adverse effect to the profession. Ex: FDP Minor / Major projects to Librarians-dropped out. Friends, my question is, who is responsible for all these? Who is going to bell the cat? Ultimately an Association, hope you will agree with me. Do we need an association which is helpless to concentrate on these issues? Kindly raise your voice, awake and fight for the real cause. Please Note: Views are personal. Please correct me if I am wrong. Thanking you With warm regards -- *Dr. Shekar H.P.* Head, Knowledge Resource Centre IBS Business School, #231, Near Kengeri Check post Mysore Road, Bangalore-560060 Karnataka - India Ph: (O): 080-66222244 -- 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] Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Prabhat Ranjan 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Vinod K. Mishra, I read the posts on the forum. We might be agree that some external candidates with internal jacks have worse candidature than some internal candidates. But, there are also candidates that are external and have no internal jacks. They may be merited or without merit. It is the selection process that should be capable to choose right candidates. It it is not so, then selection process is not worthy to the same. Why jacks are applied and with jacks are selected? LIS community has to answer it. Regards, On 1/30/14, Vinod Kumar Mishra <vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > My view is what is the professional status i.e. capability of selected > internal candidate so our strength of protest should be accordingly because > so many external candidates also selected with the help of internal jack and > their performance is very very poor. Therefore we should see the reputation > & growth of that particular organization because of the selected candidates > performance and then we can point out on their policy of recruitment. > > However now a days as far as library science is concern i feel that their is > lack of devotional and technologically advanced manpower. Choosing the best > out of poor is grate challenge for good recruiters but it is very easy for > poor recruiters. > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0530 wrote >>Dear Friends, > > > > Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal > > candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams > > and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But > > pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye > > wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't > > make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the > > institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then > > promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from > > various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be > > selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and > > they are just wasting their money as well as time. > > > > I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library > > Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have > > selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are > > calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by > > giving TA to the outsider candidates. > > > > Please give your feedback on this issue. > > > > -- > > with regards, > > > > Anil Singh > > Assistant Director (Library Services) > > > > Competition Commission of India (CCI) > > (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) > > 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, > > 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, > > New Delhi - 110066 > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > >

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REading Material Magnifier - Assistive Technology
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Public Libraries where old people or persons with low vision frequent will benefit by this device. May be useful even in houses if you can afford it And perhaps in active libraries attached to Senior Citizens Association, Day Care Centers for the elderly etc Optelec ClearView One 18 Wide - Visual Impairment - Assistive Technology: BarrierBreak - Accessibility & Assistive Technology firm in Mumbai, India The ClearView One is an easy to use one touch simplicity desktop magnifier that provides crisp and clear magnification of any reading material placed under it. It features an adjustable 18.5-inch TFT panel screen with a standard tilting monitor … Visit the site and watch a video http://barrierbreak.com/assistive-technology/ Dr P Vyasamoorthy President: Society for Serving Seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015. LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Selection of internal candidates
by rajesh kumar 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

This is with reference to comments made out by some of our colleagues on the selection of internal candidates.I do agree that selection process must be fair and transparent enough so that no body guess otherwise.We do believe that still there is honesty & transparency in the selection process at large, however, sometimes somehow some institute manipulate the process.I do agree with Dr Singh that institute should have framed its promotion policy/guidelines for their incumbent and be fair in making the selection process more transparent.This would eventually ensure equal & fair opportunity to all.However, it is also true that sometimes internal candidate seems to be equally competent and therefore deserves to be selected.So in my personal opinion it is the selection process which matters most and, therefore, each & every institute should adopt the fair means of selection process. I don't agree with the remarks made by Mr Mishra that there is lack of devoed and technologically sound manpower.It is quite unfornute to hear this from a person holding responsible position.I have been knowing personally a large number of library professionals who are more committed and devoted to this profession ,but unfortunately couldn't find a proper place where they would get proper exposure to new and emergent technologies.Moreover, it is the duty and responsiblity of the UGC/MHRD to ensure quality education in the field of LIS.Those Institutions which are pioneers in the field must extend their resources to others.Problem is with the availability of skilled and professional manpower in the various Deptt of LIS, poor infrastructures, lack of coordination amoongst DLIS,etc. regards Rajesh Kr Pandey AL(SLBSRSV) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar - Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur - Second Announcement
by Prahalad G Tadasad 03 Feb '14

03 Feb '14

Dear Professional Colleagues The preparations for the proposed two days national seminar on *"The Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research" on 6-7 March 2014 *in the Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women's University, Bijapur is in full swing. LIS professionals including interested stakeholders from other disciplines as well are showing good response. Last date for submission of full papers with registration fee is 15thFebruary 2014 is fast approaching and I request all the professionals to submit the full papers as per the stipulated time on the following themes and sub-themes of the seminar: *MAIN THEME:* "The Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research" *SUB THEMES* Sub-themes includes but not limited to the following: Ø Breaking barriers to literacy Ø Empowering the researchers Ø Promoting the Scholarly communication Ø Copyright update Ø Collection development strategies Ø Re-inventing the library housekeeping activities and services Ø Management of e-resources Ø Developing DL's, IR's and CMS's Ø Digital Media Ø Library space, finance and human resource management Ø Redefining the management of library and information centers Ø Redefining the ICT applications for libraries Ø Redefining LIS education Ø Best practices in libraries and new initiatives *REGISTRATION FEE* Individual: Rs. 1000.00 Research Scholars and Retired Professionals: Rs. 750 Students: Rs. 300.00 (Kit without conference proceedings) Accompanying family member: Rs. 500.00 (Kit without conference proceedings) *IMPORTANT DATES *Acceptance of full paper for presentation: 20.2.2014 Last date for Registration: 27.2.2014 Spot Registration: Available on prior intimation It is also being planned to bring out the Proceedings of Seminar in the book form with ISBN Number to be released on the Inaugural day of the seminar by including select papers and in the form of e-book again with ISBN by including all the papers accepted for presentation to be published through the Prasaranga of the University. We are planning to accommodate the delegates at nearby guest-houses or hotels or hostels on either no charges or some nominal charges (to be borne by the delegates). In case delegates require a comfort stay there are good number of budget hotels and also hotels of international standards at Bijapur. Accommodation may be arranged if request is sent at least seven days before the Seminar and in that case the delegates will have to bear the charges. I request all the professional colleagues to participate and present papers in the seminar and extend cooperation in the organization of the seminar. You can find more information on the website: www.kswu.ac.in *Prof P G Tadasad*, Organizing Secretary, National Seminar on "The Digital shift: Making libraries relevant for education and research" Department of Library and Information Science Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti campus, Torvi Bijapur 586108, Karnataka, India Tel: 08352 - 229012 (O); 08352 - 272436 (R) Mob. 09448180973 You can also mail to: e-mail: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com; digitalshift2014(a)gmail.com -- Dr P G Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University Librarian (I/C) Special Officer Development Cell Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Bijapur 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(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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Reqest 2002 Extradinary Gazette
by kesavan rajan 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

I need the followig Gazatte notification on 8th Nov 2002, Part-II, Sec.3(i) Extradinary Gazette, any one have this Gazette pls help to me sent the above. -- V.Kesavan M.L.I.S,M.Phil Librariy and Information Assistant(Tamil Language) Government of India National Library Belvedere Kolkata-27. T.N.Cell:09843638114 W.B.Cell:09007989177 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article required
by Somashekhar Lalasangi 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

Dear All Professionals, The following journal articles are required for research purpose. Kindly help me to get this articles. Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24111733#> 2013 Dec;53(6):553-60. doi: 10.1111/ajo.12131. Epub 2013 Oct 1. Subclinical hypothyroidism as a risk factor for placental abruption: evidence from a low-risk primigravid population. Breathnach FM<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Breathnach%20FM%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor…> , Donnelly J<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Donnelly%20J%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tr…> , Cooley SM<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Cooley%20SM%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…> , Geary M<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Geary%20M%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&…> , Malone FD<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Malone%20FD%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…> . Endocrinol Nutr. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23099114#> 2012 Nov;59(9):547-60. doi: 10.1016/j.endonu.2012.06.014. Epub 2012 Oct 23. Detection of thyroid dysfunction in pregnant women: universal screening is justified. [Article in English, Spanish] Vila L<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Vila%20L%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=true&c…> , Velasco I<http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed?term=Velasco%20I%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…> Thanks and regards Somashekhar.L Asst Librarian Central Library BLDE University Bijapur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The National Mission on Libraries (NML) seeks to put in place a world-class system that disseminates information....
by noufal＠tatamotors.com 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

For posting in the forum, please Dear Friends, An interesting initiative going to launch in the purview of DL. This media clip is appeared in the Hindu News Paper The National Mission on Libraries (NML) seeks to put in place a world-class system that disseminates information, fosters reading habits and facilitates research work. Kolkata-based Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation of core areas of NML. Ministry of Culture secretary Ravindra Singh said: "Making information more accessible is now paramount in the library sector. Our libraries may be filled with books, but in the digital age, they need to provide access to information that is available online. Digital libraries provide speedy access to information and they also bridge barriers of time and space." For full story, http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/transforming-the-library-in-th e-digital-era/article5638064.ece Regards, Noufal.PP Tata Motors Jamshedpur Mob:09234607094 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "This e-Mail may contain proprietary and confidential information and is sentfor the intended recipient(s) only. If, by an addressing or transmission error,this mail has been misdirected to you, you are requested to delete this mailimmediately. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail message,contents or its attachment(s) other than by its intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. Any opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily of the organization. Before opening attachment(s), please scan for viruses." ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on "Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies"
by DrSuruli Nathi 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

DST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on "Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies" Dear Professionals, The Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy - 24 is organizing a DST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on "Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies" on 17th February, 2014 at DLIS-Smart Class Room. * Workshop Themes:* The Workshop aims the assessment of research performance and focuses on the contribution of scholarly work. The Participants will be oriented and trained the following areas: · Citation and Indexing Database (Web of Science, Scopus, Engineering Village 2) · Mapping of Research (Histcite, Vos Viewer, Free mind, Popplet) · Testing of Bibliometric Laws · Index Calculation ( H-Index, G-Index, GH-Index, P-Index etc.,) · *Registration fee * All those who wish to participate are requested to apply in advance before 15th February 2014 along with the registration form. The registration fee of Rs.200/= for professionals and Rs.100/= for students and Full time Scholars. The resource Kit, Working Lunch and High Tea will be provided. For Further Information Please visit http://smartlis.webnode.com/ *For Communication:* Professor & Head Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy - 24. Tamilnadu, India bdulib(a)gmail.com , 9486916358 & *Dr. M. Surulinathi* Workshop Co-Ordinator Assistant Professor Mobile: 9943653068 surulinathi(a)gmail.com -- With regards Dr. T. M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., Ph.D, PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Mobile No: 9943653068 http://surulinathi.webnode.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PERSPECTIVES ON METRICS BASED RESEARCH EVALUATION March 10 -12, 2014
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PERSPECTIVES ON METRICS BASED RESEARCH EVALUATION March 10 -12, 2014 Scope The symposium is an attempt to bring together research scholars, faculty and information professionals etc to deliberate upon concept, issues and challenges related to research assessment, evaluation, use and impact based on various metrics and standards to help academic, research and administrative community to explore better ways to lead to high ended research in a more transparent and objective way by attracting best platforms and channels for growth and to harvest rich dividends etc. Main Topics: •Research output: Growth ,Development ,Performance indicators (Impact Factor; normalized IF; H-Index; i- 10 Index; g- 10, etc) •Scientometrics: Tools; science communication and policy. •Web analytical tools: Metrics; links; ranking etc. •Publication Ethics and Plagiarism: Concept and detection tools; predatory publications. •Licensing Models: Open access journals vs. licensed journals Special Features: A.Tutorials Tutorial 1st: Standard Indicators (Impact factor; H-index etc) concept, tools and trends Tutorial 2nd: Plagiarism and software for its Detection Tutorial 3rd: Citation indexes and ranking; B.Publication Authors of accepted abstracts will submit the finalized draft of their research papers after March 13, 2014. The paper after peer review and editorial assistance will be published in the departmental journal - “Trends in Information Management (TRIM)” ISSN: 0973-4163. TRIM is available online at: http://ojs.uok.edu.in/ojs/index.php/crdr/index TRIM is a peer-reviewed and indexed in well renowned databases of USA (EBSCO). It is freely available via Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Sweden Paper Submission Instructions oPaper should be submitted in MS Word (2000) format and limited up to 8000 words. Papers submitted in other formats will not be entertained. oUse A4 size paper (210 mm by 297 mm) with 1 inch margin each from Top, Bottom, Left and Right sides. oProvide Tile in Calibri font, bold, 14 point. Author(s) name(s), affiliation(s) and email IDs should be in Calibri font, 10 points and should immediately proceed the Title. oUse Calibri font, 12 points, for the main text in single column. oPictures should be sent in Jpeg format. oFor citation and references, APA style (6th edition) should be rigorously followed. Paper compliant with above instructions should be submitted online at efdl.dlis(a)gmail.com by or before the due date. Schedule Symposium Date: March 10 – 12, 2013 Important Dates Last date for Abstract Submission: February 25, 2014 Notification of Accepted Papers: March 01, 2014 Last date for full paper submission/PPT:March 05, 2014 Registration The registration will cover conference kit, working tea and lunch. Additional charges for boarding and lodging will be based on first-come first-serve basis. Interested persons may contact conference coordinator(s) in advance for accommodation. For Participants / Delegates: Rs. 1000.00 For Students and Research Scholars: Rs. 500.00 Note: Payments can be also made in cash apart from the draft/cheque option. Drafts / Cheques should be drawn in favour of Head, Department of Library and Information Science University of Kashmir, 190 006 Conference Host: Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190 006. Conference Director: Professor S. M. Shafi Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal. shafi_sm(a)rediffmail.com. Contact: (0)-9419008599 Conference Coordinators: 1. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS 2. Dr. Sumeer Gul Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS 3. Mr. Nadim Akhter Khan Asst. Professor, DLIS 4. Mrs. Rozy Jan Asst. Professor, DLIS 5. Dr. Zahid Ashraf Wani Asst. Professor, DLIS For Forms and other details please download Brochure at http://lis.uok.edu.in/Portals/0/Symposium_Broucher%20new.PDF Regards Nadim Akhtar Khan Assistant Professor Department of Lib & Information Science University of Kashmir 190011 -- 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] Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Pradip Das 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

Dear all professionals, I am also fully agreed with Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra. It was there, it has been there, and it will be there. But yes, it is true that many institutions/organisations do have some interview procedure also advertisement procedure for the sake of their point to show UGC or concerned authority. It has to be done by the institution. For example, UGC/AICTE granted institution need have librarian with NET/SET qualified. Sometimes they are taking non NET/SET candidate and putting advt. each and every year to show that they are not getting NET/SET qualified Librarian in their organisation and leting the existing librarian to continue. If we see this one side, it is also good for those who are really good and qualified but don't have NET/SET. Regards, *Regards,** ......* _____________________ *Pradip Das* *Deputy Librarian,* *SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (A Deemed to-be University)* *Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering,* *Bhakti Vedant Swami Marg, J. V. P. D. Scheme,* *Vile Parle (West), MUMBAI - 400056* *(** : +91-22-42334004, Cell : 9420836138* ****E-mail :**pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> * *Or **Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com* <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com> *Visit us at : **www.nmims.edu* <http://www.nmims.edu/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ************************************************************** On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Vinod Kumar Mishra < vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > My view is what is the professional status i.e. capability of selected > internal candidate so our strength of protest should be accordingly because > so many external candidates also selected with the help of internal jack > and their performance is very very poor. Therefore we should see the > reputation & growth of that particular organization because of the selected > candidates performance and then we can point out on their policy of > recruitment. > > However now a days as far as library science is concern i feel that their > is lack of devotional and technologically advanced manpower. Choosing the > best out of poor is grate challenge for good recruiters but it is very easy > for poor recruiters. > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0530 wrote > >Dear Friends, > > > > Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal > > candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams > > and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But > > pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye > > wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't > > make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the > > institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then > > promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from > > various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be > > selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and > > they are just wasting their money as well as time. > > > > I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library > > Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have > > selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are > > calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by > > giving TA to the outsider candidates. > > > > Please give your feedback on this issue. > > > > -- > > with regards, > > > > Anil Singh > > Assistant Director (Library Services) > > > > Competition Commission of India (CCI) > > (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) > > 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, > > 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, > > New Delhi - 110066 > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > >

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Nominations for ASIS&T SIG-III InfoShare Membership Award (Deadline: Feb. 16, 2014)
by Shalini Urs 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Professional Colleagues: Here is a request from a professional friend of mine, to circulate this information amongst my network, which I am doing through the LIS-Forum *** Please excuse cross posting *** Dear Colleagues, The ASIS&T International Information Issues Special Interest Group (SIG-III) is pleased to announce that for 2014 we will be able to sponsor another group of deserving information professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIS&T memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive). We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award. The award will be given to students (master and/or PhD) and professionals. Please include a one-page curriculum vitae and a one-page description of why this person is deserving of membership, including their willingness to promote ASIS&T within their networks and build relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations. Awardees will be decided by a vote of the SIG-III officers. All curricula vitae will be kept private, accessible only to SIG-III officers. Each membership award will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year if the new member proves to be a strong advocate for ASIS&T in their home country during the course of the year. Awardees will be asked to submit a report on their activities by next year's Annual Meeting, which may include, but are not limited to: a. sharing ASIS&T publications that they receive (the Bulletin of ASIS&T and JASIS&T) with other colleagues b. promoting the SIG-III paper contest among their colleagues c. serving as a contact/coordinator for ASIS&T members traveling to their area who may be able to speak about ASIS&T and information science d. having the ability to strengthen the relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations, and e. sponsoring lectures on information science topics in their area on behalf of ASIS&T Nominators can mentor the award recipients for the above activities. We look forward to welcoming new members to ASIS&T from across the globe, especially from countries that have never been ASIS&T members or have limited ASIS&T membership. Women, minority, and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Please feel free to circulate the Call in your professional networks (e.g., your alma mater listservs, professional contacts at IFLA, OCLC, international organizations, practitioner groups, academic institutions, etc.). Please send your nominations of deserving candidates to Devendra Potnis (dpotnis(a)utk.edu) or Selenay Aytac (selenay.aytac(a)liu.edu) The deadline for submitting nominations is February 16, 2014. Thank you! Devendra Potnis Selenay Aytac InfoShare Program, SIG-III, ASIS&T (Visit us at: https://www.asis.org/SIG/iii.html) _____________________________________ Devendra Potnis, PhD Assistant Professor School of Information Sciences University of Tennessee 1345 Circle Park Dr., Suite 451 Knoxville, TN 37996 +1-865-974-2148; Twitter: DPotnis https://www.sis.utk.edu/users/devendra-potnis -- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public libraries to get a facelift this year
by Pavithrabai M S 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

NEW DELHI: Public libraries are set for a major facelift, starting this year, under the National Mission on Libraries (NML) to check the dwindling footfalls and give a boost to reading habits. "Public libraries have a crucial role in dissemination of knowledge and information. Through innovative ways, we are going to engage citizens in both physical and digital space and help them access reading material in print and electronic form with the help of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)," Ravindra Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Culture said. Kolkata-based Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation is the nodal agency for the execution of this Rs 400 crore project which will modernise 629 district libraries in the country and connect them with each other. The project is scheduled to be launched by President Pranab Mukherjee on February 3 in Kolkata. "We plan to accomplish this modernisation through a two-pronged strategy: improvement of infrastructure and upgradation of technology in libraries on the one hand and capacity building on the other," Singh said. Libraries are set to have Wi-Fi enabled reading rooms with modern furniture, lighting system, carrels for scholars, senior citizens and specially abled persons, modern signage, power backup, purified drinking water equipment and washrooms. In addition, there will be games facilities for children, besides Internet, conference room, recording room and training-cum-meeting room. "Since creation of new institutions or libraries may not be feasible, it is better to upgrade the existing libraries by improving their infrastructure," K K Banerjee, Director General of Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation said. Cataloguing will also be done for not only of books and journals but also of all policies of the government in public domain to facilitate easy access and research work. Efforts will also be made to provide reading material in a multilingual mode. "By providing reading material in different languages, we intend to facilitate universal access. As a part of the objective, libraries will be encouraged to create more digital resources by digitising relevant reading material in various languages. Our vision is to create a network of public libraries where information is digitised and easily exchanged," Banerjee said. Libraries covered under NML will also provide e-journal or e-book services to the patrons and procure reading resources to meet local needs. For advocacy and outreach programmes, libraries will host quiz contests, music competitions and creative writing workshops. Extension counters of these libraries will also open in local schools. For maintaining data repositories, cloud computing will also be adopted. "We are also going to build a National Virtual Library which will be accessible by all 629 libraries and will also help in capacity building," Banerjee told . For capacity building, library professionals working in public libraries will be given need-based training to improve managerial skill and competence to utilize ICT applications. It will also include students from Library Science Schools who have just received degree in B.Lib Sc and other equivalent. "Training of library professionals is the key to develop libraries of the future. We may eventually go for ISO certification as it is important for the standard practices in libraries," Singh said. The government had approved this scheme on November 28, 2013. The NML was set up in pursuance of a report of the National Knowledge Commission, headed Sam Pitroda , advisor to the Prime Minister of India, which made a strong case for revamping the Library and Information Service sector. "There is an imperative need for libraries in India to make a paradigm shift from their existing strategy of collection or acquisition of knowledge to access of knowledge. NML is designed to ensure this course correction," V Srinivas, Joint Secretary, Culture Ministry said. *Source: **Jan 28, 2014 | The Economic Times* -- *With Best Regards :* *Pavithrabai.* *M. S * * MLISc., Mphil.,** MA.* * Bangalore, IndiaBlog : * http://daarideepa-ilcis.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear colleagues, Please remember my posting regarding UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium.I have been informed by the INFLIBNET authorities that it was only an alert message. They are making sincere efforts to maintain the consortium in the way it works now. No need to panic. We will be very grateful to the INFLIBNET authorities for their efforts. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Repositories Conference Update: OR2014 Proposal Deadline Extended
by Imma Subirats 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Open Repositories Conference Update: OR2014 Proposal Deadline Extended A message from the Open Repositories 2014 Conference organizers Helsinki, Finland. The final deadline for submitting proposals for the Ninth International Conference on Open Repositories (#or2014) has been extended until Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. The conference is scheduled to take place June 9-13 in Helsinki and is being hosted by University of Helsinki's twin libraries: Helsinki University Library and the National Library of Finland. The theme this year is "Towards Repository Ecosystems" emphasizing the interconnected nature of repositories, institutions, technologies, data and the people who make it all work together. You may review the call for proposals here: http://or2014.helsinki.fi/?page_id=281. This year the Open Repositories team will be operating a pilot programme to offer a small number of 'registration fee only' scholarships for this conference. Details will be announced on the conference website when registration opens. Submit your proposal here: https://www.conftool.com/or2014/ by Feb. 10, 2014. We look forward to seeing you at OR2014! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Anil Singh 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Friends, Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and they are just wasting their money as well as time. I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by giving TA to the outsider candidates. Please give your feedback on this issue. -- with regards, Anil Singh Assistant Director (Library Services) Competition Commission of India (CCI) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article needed
by Mahesh *Y* 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Friends, One my faculty member need this article. kindly send the same. Oxidation of mandelic acid by alkaline potassium permanganate. A kinetic study. Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry Volume 11, Issue 7, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1395(199807)11:7%3C%3…>pages 448-454, July 1998 *With Regards* * Mahesh.Y Librarian,Shri Pillappa College of Engineering, Bangalore-89. * *Mob: 09480923695* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INDIA TO HAVE 243 MILLION INTERNET USERS BY JUNE 2014: REPORT
by Ragaavendra R 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Moderator pls circulate. INDIA TO HAVE 243 MILLION INTERNET USERS BY JUNE 2014: REPORT With more and more people accessing the Web through mobile phones, the Internet user base in the country is projected to touch 243 million by June 2014, a year-on-year growth of 28 per cent. According to the Internet And Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), the Internet user base in the country stood at 190 million at the end of June, 2013. For the whole year 2013, the Internet user base grew 42 per cent to 213 million, from 150 million in 2012. FOR FULL TEXT AND REFERENCE LINK: http://ibnlive.in.com/news/india-to-have-243-million-internet-users-by-june… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium discontinued...!
by T. Shahab . 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Sir, The official response from INFLIBNET concerning Mr. Velayudhanpillai posting is hereby forwarded for the information of all concerned. In face of increasing budgetary constraints, many libraries will find themselves in great difficulty in case the UGC-INFONET Consortium service is shut down. Regards ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Ashok Kumar Rai <ashok(a)inflibnet.ac.in> Date: Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 10:22 AM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium discontinued...! To: tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in Cc: Jagdish Arora <jarora42(a)gmail.com> Dear Dr T Shahab, Thanks for your email. The UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium, launched in 2004, continued to > serve the academic community through X and XI Plan Period with cooperation > of UGC, publishers and universities. However, the Scheme has been > dis-continued in XII Plan Period because of paucity of funds. The INFLIBNET > Centre as well as UGC are making all efforts to revive the Scheme which > would require allocation of funds from the MHRD to UGC. > > Regular efforts are being made in this direction, we are hopeful that the > efforts being made by the INFLIBNET Centre, UGC and other stakeholders > would bring the desired results. The INFLIBNET Centre is in regular touch > with the UGC. We will keep the universities updated in this regard. > Thanks and regards Ashok > > *From: *"T. Shahab ." <tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in> > *Subject: **Fwd: [LIS-Forum] UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium > discontinued...!* > *Date: *30 January 2014 9:46:06 am IST > *To: *director(a)inflibnet.ac.in > > Sir > Would you please take trouble to give your official response to this mail. > Regards > Dr. T. Shahab > HMS Central Librart > Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai <gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com> > Date: Tue, Jan 28, 2014 at 3:52 PM > Subject: [LIS-Forum] UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium > discontinued...! > To: "lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > > > UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium discontinued...There is a message > running over the header image of UGC Infonet Project website stating that > the Project is closed from 31st of March 2012. Yesterday universities > received e-mails from INFLIBNET authorities that the UGC Infonet Digital > Library Consortium has been discontinued in 12th plan due to paucity of > funds.Not able to understand what is happening...!If the universities are > trying to subscribe to these journals we will not be able to get even one > by tenth of the facilities we get through infonet. This leads to a scary > situation. In the 70s and 80s people had to run to big institutions like > IISc and IITs to get access to such academic literature. After INFLIBNET > came into existence the huge divide existed for access to academic > literature was to an extent avoided. Now those days are here again. > Authorities at the UGC should take up this issue very seriously and > continue with the digital library consortium. Hope the co! > nfusion will be over in no days. > Dr GOPAKUMAR V. > > University Librarian,Goa University > > Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 > > Personal webpage > > http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ > > > > gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com > > Office Phone: 08326519012 > > Mobile No: 09447056713 > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Librarians are excluded from the FDP for the XII plan
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2014 10:10:51 +0530 From: Biju Varghese <bijuvvlis(a)gmail.com> Hi Professionals, UGC has published the FDP guidelines for the XII plan period (2012-2017). Librarians are excluded from the FDP programme, please check the section 3.1.8 Please check this.....please think what we can do against this injustice???? Why UGC committee members are always standing against librarians???? Please check the link and attached document. http://www.ugc.ac.in/page/XII-Plan-Guidelines.aspx Biju V V Librarian Sacred Heart College Thevara, Cochin 13 Ph: +919446143971

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INDIA RANKED AT THE BOTTOM OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEX
by Ragaavendra R 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Moderator pls circulate. INDIA RANKED AT THE BOTTOM OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INDEX For the second consecutive year, India has been ranked at the bottom of 25 countries in terms of protection and enforcement of intellectual property practices, a US Chamber of Commerce report said today. India has been a low seven point out of a maximum 30, with the United States topping the Intellectual Property (IP) index with 28.5 per cent. A report by the Global Intellectual Property Center (GIPC) of the US Chamber of Commerce maps the IP environment of 25 countries from around the world utilising 30 factors, which are indicative of an IP environments that fosters growth and development. "India, which again finished last in the second edition of the Index, continues to allow for the deterioration in its IP climate," the report said adding that India continued to score lowest, most notably in categories relating to patents, copyrights, and international treaties. China shows improvements in certain aspects of its patent regime, however, its overall IP environment continued to see challenges, particularly in regard to trade secret protection and enforcement. The United States received the highest overall score, but came in third after the United Kingdom and France in the enforcement category. Canada's treatment of pharmaceutical patents, copyright laws, and unwillingness to ratify international IP treaties resulted in significantly lower scores than other upper-income economies, the report said. India continues to have the weakest IP environment of all countries included in the Index, the report said. "Despite the 2010 declaration by the then-President of India that the next 10 years will be India's 'Decade of Innovation', the continued use of compulsory licenses, patent revocations, and weak legislative and enforcement mechanisms raise serious concerns about India's commitment to promote innovation and protect creators," it said. According to the report, in the bio pharmaceutical space, Indian policy continued to breach international standards of the protection of innovation and patent rights, revoking patents generally accepted around the world and announcing that other patented medicines are being considered for compulsory licenses. Most notable was the April decision by the Supreme Court of India on the patentability of the anti-cancer drug Glivec, the court held that the drug did not meet patentability standards as imposed by the Indian Patent Act's Section 3(d) regarding "incremental innovation" and limiting patent protection to what is specifically disclosed, again in contradiction to global norms, it said. "This is despite Glivec being recognised as a breakthrough drug and given protection in 40 jurisdictions around the world. "Given the prominence and size of India's generic pharmaceutical industry, other countries have taken notice and begun to introduce similar provisions into their own laws and regulations," said David Hirschmann, President and CEO of the GIPC. "A robust IP system provides the critical foundation needed for nations wishing to advance their economic and social progress, and provide assurances to consumers that the products they use are authentic, safe, and effective," said Hirschmann. "By highlighting countries that are leading or lagging in fostering a strong IP framework, the GIPC Index provides a clear and objective tool for policy makers to strengthen innovative potential and for business leaders to assess risk and investment," he added. According to Hirschmann, the United States may lead the overall ranking, but has fallen behind in its enforcement efforts. "Therefore, we urge the Obama administration and Congress to expand on current enforcement programs and allocate dedicated resources throughout the government to effectively enforce IP rights and protect consumers," he said. SOURCE LINK: http://www.financialexpress.com/news/india-ranked-at-the-bottom-of-intellec… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Discussion on RDA
by T. Shahab . 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Moderator Very lively discussions are going on the OCLC forum regarding the problems associated with the implementation of the RDA (Resource Description & Access) which is the new system of cataloging rules that is replacing the traditional AACR-2 convention. I hope the professional librarians and academicians should take-up the thread of discussion to educate about the changes in cataloging practices in the Indian context. Regards Dr. T. Shahab HMS Central library Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] An exploratory study on LIS-forum
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

On Wed, 29 Jan 2014, Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy <vyasamoorthy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Thanks for an interesting link to LIS-FORUM study / results. > I am happy to see that even after 'retiring' from active librarianship in > 2000 my name is found among top nine contributors! > If some data about total number of subscribers to LIS-Forum (how it has > increased from inception is given that will be useful.I vaguely remember > that the number of subscribers was around 800 at one point of time. As on date, the total number of subscribers to the LIS-Forum is, 8041. This number may actually not reveal the unique subscribers, for there are number of members who have multiple subscriptions. I take this opportunity to impress upon the members to delete their unused / multiple subscriptions and retain just one subscription. This will reduce the network traffic considerably. Theoretically, each approved message has to be delivered to all the subscribers. On a given day, if 10 messages are approved, then more than 80,000 mails are to be sent / day. This can really choke the network bandwidth and questions could be raised about such high volume of network traffic from the LIS-Forum service. Let each of us make an earnest attempt to reduce the network traffic to whatever extent that we can. For the smooth functioning of the LIS-forum service, pl ensure the following netiquette are strictly adhered to every time either a posting is made or there is a reply to a posting. 1. Messages are to be sent in plain text format only. Majority of the mails are received in rich text format (RTF) despite the fact that I have communicated about this requirement several times in the past. The RTF/HTML will unnecessarily inflate the size of the posting and also there is probability of such messages not being delivered to all the subscribers especially those who receive lis-forum messages in the non-digest mode. 2. While responding / replying to a posting, use the top-posting style. The top-posting style is the method that I have used to reply to Dr. Vyasamoorthy's reply. Just retain the relevant portion of the mail to which a reply is being sent to and discard the rest of the mail. This will ensure that the readers are put in the right context and avoid unwanted details. 3. Point no. 2 is all the more applicable to members who receive messages in the digest form. While replying to a specific msg from a digest, one should definitely use the top-post style and discard the rest. Just using the 'reply' button will include in the reply all the messages in a digest. Such replies will be discarded. 4. While posting announcements about conferences/seminars/workshops etc just provide the most essential details and for more details, refer to the web site. Unfortunately, NONE of the members follow the above netiquette despite the fact that the event that is being announced has a web site with details. This will ensure that only those who are interested in the event will follow the link. Also, avoid repeating an announcement (about an event etc) more than twice. The second announcement should go as a reminder. 5. While seeking reprint request, DO ENSURE that the requester provides complete affiliation details. Requests without the affiliation details will be discarded. Members from commercial organizations should refrain from asking for reprint requests and NO MEMBER should ask for a copy of complete e-book. I would appreciate if all the members make a constant effort to adhere to the above guidelines so that the LIS-Forum messages / discussions are informative and meaningful. With warm regards, - Francis Moderator, LIS-Forum JRD Library, IISc Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Explorations in Knowledge Analytics
by Mailing List Admin 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Date: Wed, 29 Jan 2014 09:38:20 +0000 From: Ravichandra <ikrrao(a)hotmail.com> KAnOE: Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering, PES Institute of Technology, Bangalore Workshop on Explorations in Knowledge Analytics -- One-Day Workshop (TEQIP-II/COE Sponsored) Fri, 07 February 2014 You may register for a KAnOE Workshop, at http://kanoe.org/workshopregistration.html Venue: Tech Park Seminar Hall, PES Institute of Technology A workshop on Explorations in Knowledge Analytics is being organized (sponsored under TEQIP-II) by the COE in Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering (KAnOE). Resource Persons are Dr. Sujit Bhattacharya, Professor, Academy of Scientific Research and Innovation, New Delhi Dr. Aparna Basu, Emeritus Scientist, National Institute of Science Technology and Development Studies, New Delhi and Dr. Prabir G Dastidar, Scientist/Director, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. Who can attend? Computer science faculty and students, knowledge management professionals, library & Information professionals and students of LIS, Information Architects, Web Designers; Faculty and students of PESIT or other engineering colleges (from any department) as well as professionals from the industry. Registration is free of cost, but all participants must register well before the event. AGENDA: Friday, 07 February 2014 9:30 - 10:00 Registration. 10:00 - 10:15 Opening remarks. 10:15 - 11:30 Lecture 1: Big Data and Scientometrics: From Dr Google Search Engine to Competitive Intelligence by Sujit Bhattacharya, NISTADs, New Delhi. 11:30 - 11:45 Coffee Break. 11:45 - 13:00 Lecture 2: Role of Network Structures in Defining Intellectual Space of Subject Specialties by Dr Prabir G Dastidar, Ministry of Earth Sciences, New Delhi. 13:00 - 14:00 Lunch Break. 14:00 - 15:15 Lecture 3: Knowledge Analytics - Applications to Terrorism and Concept of 'Undiscovered Science' by Dr Aparna Basu, NISTADS, New Delhi. 3:15 - 3:30 Discussion and Conclusion. 3:30 Tea. For any queries, please write to ontology(a)pes.edu

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Training programmme on Bio-medical Information Resources on 19th Feb 14
by Sukhdev Singh 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

NIC's Bibliographic Informatics Division is conducting a Training - cum - User Awareness programmme on 19th February 2014 for Doctors, Medical Researchers and Medical Librarians. This One Day programme at NIC HQs, New Delhi would cover following topics: 1. Internet Biomedical Information Resources. 2. Trends in Biomedical Communication including ethical issues in publication practices, copyright issues, Impact factor.etc 3. IndMED, MedIND and PubMed 4. Journals' Full Text Resources. You are welcome to attend this programme. There is no registration fee for the programme. However it may be noted that all expenses like TD/DA and reaching the Venue would have to be borne by the participants. Nominations may be sent to email id g.rekha(a)nic.in latest by 10th February 2014. The confirmations would be sent over email. Regards Sukhdev Singh, Technical Director, Bibliographic Informatics Division National Informatics Centre CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Librarian at Anand Niketan School, Maninagar, Ahmedabad
by Christian Geeta 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

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Workshop on Koha, Joomla and Data Migration Tips and tricks
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 29 Jan '14

29 Jan '14

Dear All, Biju Patnaik Central Library of NIT Rourkela is proud to announce first National Workshop on "Library Automation (Koha), Content Management System (Joomla) & Data Migration: Challenges and Prospects" from 02-05 May, 2014 under the Series "Empowering Library Professionals to Empower Society (ELPES)-I" . The most peculiarity of this workshop is to provide training to the participants in such a way that they can Implement the same in real environment and the experts from NIT Rourkela library will provide them online/telephonic support up to at least Six month from the date of Workshop. However, professionals are always welcome if they want any support from us. The Details of the Workshop can be found at our Workshop Page at: http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/images/bpcl/workshop/ http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/bpcl/workshop/brochure.pdf http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/bpcl/workshop/form.pdf V.K. Mishra I/C Library & Workshop Convener With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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