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Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members. Open source software
by G.K.MANJUNATH 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

I do not agree with Mr.Arunachalam's remarks - "Many Institutions have squandered public funds ". Open source software, whether Operating System or Applications software, are available for many other applications too and only for libraries. I would like to highlight few of these: According to some experts, 'R' is a good open source software available for statistical analysis. But, how many of the statisticians and social scientists from the publicly funded institutions and Government Departments are using it ? Why majority of them still demand for and use expensive commercial software such as SPSS, Matlab, SAS, Gauss, Stata, Mathematica, LIMDEP, GAMS, etc.? Linux is an open source Operating System. How many of the publicly funded institutions have completely abandoned Windows OS and are using OSS for workstations /PCs or for server applications? How many of these institutions are using Open Office instead of MS-Office. If not, why ? Why majority of the libraries in United States and European countries are using commercial software ? I do not have any empirical evidence to quote the numbers. However, my observations and discussion with professional friends during my visits to some of the these places revealed that majority of the big libraries in these countries prefer commercial software. It is an understatement to say that people are now seeing the light at the end of tunnel. I would like to delineate reasons and compulsion Indian libraries had to use the commercial software and to continue with it. When no suitable open source software meeting all the local requirements was available to libraries, there was no option but to go in for commercial software. Library automation using commercial software began some time in late 1980's and during this period no open source software was available. For that matter, no user friendly, easy to install and ready to use OSS was available till 2006 or so. Lots of experiments have been conducted on OSS, some with success and some with no or limited success.We always proudly share our success stories with others, but refrain from sharing the failures. Authorities in many institutions insist on quick implementation using a tested commercial software rather on experimenting with OSS, indefinitely. Secondly, it is slightly difficult to migrate to OSS or any other software when one is highly conversant with the existing one. Therefore, I would like to know from those libraries, who migrated from commercial software to Open source software, the following : 1. How much money ( Direct and Indirect cost ) and time was spent on data migration and customization? 2. Whether librarians themselves did the job or took help from computer professionals ? 3. Whether they could convert all the time-series administrative data or only the bibliographic data ? How do they retrieve administrative data, if it is not transferred during migration ? 4. After migration, whether they have totally discontinued the earlier software or still using the old one for some reasons? Going by certain observations and genuine reasons, it will take some more time for the LIS professionals to learn, test, understand, implement and successfully use open source software. "Never be the first or never be the last. Learn from others experience", said some one. Therefore, I do not think the main intention would be to squander public funds. With great appreciation and due respect to all those who developed or contributed for further improvements of Koha, I have few observation to make. No doubt Koha is an excellent software built on sound architecture and proven technology and has great potential to become the most preferred OSS. However, from my personal experience, I hesitate to accept Koha in its present format. The flow of work in Koha's acquisition and serial control module is not suitable for Indian libraries. I feel, these modules need lots of customization. Same is the view expressed by some of my senior professional friends who have tested it. Many libraries who have opted for Koha are directly cataloging the books and using only the circulation module and OPAC. Following are some of the requirements to make Koha more popular and acceptable without any apprehension : 1. An institution (S) to provide support such as data conversion, migration, customization and online support, for a nominal fee. 2. A Government institution to fund periodic regional Workshops and training programmes on Koha, the way CDS/ISIS was promoted by NISSAT. Opportunity may be given to professionals to give demos of additional utilities developed by them. NISSAT did this during the CDS/ISIS workshops. 3. Ready to use SQL statements to generate certain outputs/queries which are not possible at present. Such statments can be run either from MySQL prompt or from Koha's customised menus. 4. Directory of Indian experts in Koha who can offer help voluntarily. 5. A team of librarians to suggest required customization to suit requirements of Indian libraries. 6. Directory of companies who offer Koha services on cloud or at sites. 7. Directory of institutions who are using all the modules of Koha. 8. Introducing Koha or any OSS in LIS syllabus. thanks, G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai > > On Wed, 3 Apr 2013, Mailing List Admin wrote: > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 02:10:34 -0700 (PDT) >> From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> >> >> At last people are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Many >> institutions have squandered public funds - all coming from taxpayers - on >> commercially marketed software when excellent software is available for >> free. Prof. ARD Prasad, Director of DRTC at ISI, B'lore, has been advocating >> the adoption of open source software for years but barring a few others have >> ignored his recommendation. Yes, go for KOHA. There is a worldwide community >> of KOHA users and you can always learn from each other.� >> >> SA >> >> >> ________________________________ >> From: ARAGONDA L MOORTHY <almoorthy52(a)gmail.com> >> To: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> >> Cc: Dr. Rama K C Patro <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in>; >> lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >> Sent: Thursday, 28 March 2013, 14:06 >> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members >> >> Dear ALL, >> This is reg LibSys. We too faced problems in using the software in 2005-06 >> at DRDL, Hyderabad. We switched over from Libris to LibSys. For data >> export, they took enormous time. The Engineer who visited DRDL, Hyderabad >> took data on CD to facilitate export of OPAC data. But after 6 months >> expressed inability to export saying some lame excuse. Again they took the >> data and took more time. Meanwhile I joined DESIDOC in 2006, and was able >> to call their senior executives to solve the problem. All this took more >> than 1 year. Again they charge exorbitantly for maintenance. I understand >> it has the largest customer base in India and so they are dictating term >> (Monopoly). LIS professionals have to unitedly take on such issues raising >> in National Forums like Conferences, etc. >> Whenever we suggest a new facility--utility--improvement, they take and >> improve the software. But our intellectual capital >> (suggestions/improvements) do not get any rewards. The are used to bring >> new release with increased price tag. >> Why can't we use KOHa or NEWGENLI--the open source software???? >> AL MOORTHY >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg: Openness 'needs both political will and technical skill, fortunately ICRISAT has had both' an interview with Mr. M Madhan
by sanat kumar Behera 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Dear Sir: I would be grateful if you can share with our LIS professionals. Open Access Interviews@AIMS: a new service on AIMS Wed, 27/03/2013 — AIMS AIMS announces the introduction of 'Open Access Interviews@AIMS ' as a new quartely service. The objective is to publish use cases on various open access issues affecting access to agricultural research outputs and share experiences on the uptake of openness by institutions in the agricultural domain. This service will share these experiences by means of structured interviews. The inaugural interview focuses on the experiences from the International Crops and Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics<http://oar.icrisat.org/> (ICRISAT), in India - read the interview here<http://aims.fao.org/community/blogs/aims.fao.org/community/open-access/blog…> . Openness 'needs both political will and technical skill, fortunately ICRISAT has had both' an interview with Mr. M Madhan http://aims.fao.org/community/open-access/blogs/openness-needs-both-politic… Thank You Regards Mr. Sanat kumar Behera Research Fellow J.S.K. Library ICRISAT Patancheru Hyderabad India S.Behera(a)cgiar.org Sanatku.behera(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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Vacancy
by mukesh jha 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Dear Professional Library Internship Advertisement No. IDSA/066/2013 *Vacancy*: 02 Post of “LIBRARY INTERNSHIP” Appointment to the post will be made on contract initially for a period of one year. *Pay*: Rs.12, 000/- per month *Essential Qualifications and Experience* - Degree of a recognized University or equivalent. - Degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science from a recognized University/ Institution. *Desirable* - Conversant/ familiar with computer operations. - Experienced candidates. *Job Responsibilities* - Classification, Cataloging and processing of books. - Monographs, journals shelving. - Compiling bibliographies. - Database creation, journal article Indexing, scanning and Web Indexing. Applications may be sent on plain paper, neatly typed, clearly mentioning on the envelope “Application for the Post of Library Internship” and giving details like (a) Name, (b) Date of Birth, (c) Address, (d) Nationality, (e) Educational Qualifications (Name of degree, Year of passing, Subjects studied and Percentage of Marks) and other relevant details like career profile and experience etc. Web link: http://www.idsa.in/jobs/LibraryInternship Wg Cdr (Retd) Hemlata Lohani Assistant Director The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses 1, Development Enclave, Rao Tula Ram Marg New Delhi 110 010 With Regards Mukesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text an article (Kotesh B)
by Kotesh B 05 Apr '13

05 Apr '13

Respected Library Professionals, One of our Faculty member urgently needed the below mentioned article. It is great help to me and our faculty if anyone sends this article to me. Please send me the soft copy of full text article to my email. Title: *Constructing multiple choice questions of the multiple true/false type* Author: RONALD McG. HARDEN Journal: Medical Education *Volume 13*, *Issue 4*, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/medu.1979.13.issue-4/issuetoc> *pages 305–312*, *July 1979* DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2923.1979.tb01517.x http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1365-2923.1979.tb01517.x/abstr… With Regards, Email.koteshlibrarian(a)gmail.com -- !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mr. KOTESH, B. Research Scholar and Project Fellow U.G.C Major Research , Institutional Repositories (IR) Department of Library and Information Science, Jnana Sahyadri, Kuvempu University -577 451 India. Mobile: +*919449177946* !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: IATLIS-Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award-2012
by Jagtar Singh 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Dear All, I am pleased to inform you that Prof. PSG Kumar, Former Head, Department of Library and Information Science, RTM Nagpur University, Nagpur received the prestigious, "IATLIS-Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award-2012" at the Inaugural Session of the XXIX IATLIS National Conference on the theme, "Contemplating Persistent and Debatable issues of Library and Information Science (LIS) Education and Research" held at Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Bangalore from 20 March 2013. Prof. NSN. Shastri conferred this Award on Prof. PSG Kumar. Besides Prof. PSG Kumar, others seen in the picture (from left to right) are: Dr. Baljinder Kaur, Dr. Navkiran Kaur, Prof. ARD Prasad, Prof. Jagtar Singh, Dr. HPS Kalra, Prof. IV Malhan, Prof. NSN Shastri, and Prof. Trishanjit Kaur. Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev an NRI and a great philanthropist from Chicago (USA) donated Rs. 1, 00, 000/= to the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) to institute this Award. Prof. PSG Kumar is the first library doyen to receive this prestigious Award. Prof. SM Shafi, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar recieved the "IATLIS-Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award-2012" at this occasion. Mr. Khushpreet Singh Brar, UGC JRF, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala received the "IATLIS-Prof. SP Narang Research Promotion Award-2012. --------------------------------------- Profound regards, Jagtar Singh Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), President, Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL), President, Punjab Library Association (PLA), and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text article
by Ravi Hullur 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Dear Professionals, One of our research faculty members required following journal articles, please send this article and help me and our research faculty Tulika Gupta, Anjali Aggarwal, Daisy Sahni Surgical anatomy of the frontal sinus outflow pathway: a cadaveric study Eur J Anat, 17 (1): 29-34 (2013) -- ** ***** Regards Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian KLE University, Belgaum Mob.No.9740638831 Blog:http://ravihullurs.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Anomaly in the Implementation of UGC Scheme (1986, 1996, 2006) in Kerala
by Dr. A.T. Francis 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Dear Professionals, I would like to highlight a serious anomaly happened and still continuing in KeralaState on the implementation of UGC Scheme (1986, 1996 and 2006) for librarians in universities and colleges in Kerala. Though there is no provision in the UGC Scheme for the promotion from the lower cadre to the UGC Entry Cadre of Asst. Librarian/ College Librarian, in Kerala it is still continuing. While implementing UGC Scheme, in the case of other teachers, the existing Non-UGC Cadre posts like Junior Lecturer and Junior Asst. Professor have been upgraded to Lecturer and Asst. Professor respectively and all the incumbents in the Junior Lecturer and Junior Asst. Professor cadres possessing Masters Degree in the concerned subject (Exempted NET) have been inducted to the UGC Cadre and the then cadres in the Pre-UGC Scheme like Junior Lecturer and Junior Asst. Professor have been closed for ever. Due to some unscientific administrative reasons, either this type of induction to UGC Scheme was not done in the case of librarians or the NET was not insisted to the entry cadre of library professionals like Library/Professional/Reference Asst. Ultimately, now the professionals are divided into several classes and groups and many court cases have emerged only because of the system generated issues. Hence, most of the professionals, instead of concentrating in documentation and information services, they are gathering, thinking and acting on the issues on how get rid of these issues. The only way to solve these issues permanently is implementing UGC Scheme to librarians as envisaged in the Scheme. The following are the actions needed in this regard: 1. As in the case of other teachers, all existing incumbents in Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. should be inducted to UGC Scheme as on the date of possessing Masters Degree in the concerned subject (Exempting NET). 2. To accommodate all incumbents in the Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. cadres on induction to UGC Scheme, sufficient number of posts should be upgraded to Asst. Librarians as super numerary. 3. The existing cadre of Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. may be closed by upgrading few posts as Asst. Librarian and the remaining posts should be downgraded to Jr. Professional/Technical Asst. (JPA/JTA) for CLISc holders. All Dept. Libraries working in one shift should have one AL and JPA/JTA each and all College Libraries and Divisions of the University Library working in two shifts should have two AL and JPA/JTA each (one each for one shift) and the existing posts of Library/ Professional/ Reference Asst. may be upgraded / downgraded accordingly. 4. It is also suggested to introduce Time Bound Promotion on completion of 5 years for JPA/JTAs, instead of the existing system of Ratio Promotion or vacancy/retirement based promotion. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Details of Faculty Status for Librarians is required
by Dr. A.T. Francis 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Dear Professionals, Please let me know and provide the details of Universities in India having Faculty Status (Teaching Staff) for Asst. Librarians, Deputy Librarians and Librarians. If there, please provide copies of decisions and/or orders of the University, Governments, Courts or other agencies in this regard. If librarians are designated as Asst. Professor, Assoc. Professor and Professor, available information of the same also may be given. With regards,Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY, IT NODAL OFFICER& WEBADMINISTRATOR College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] [nmlis] Fwd: Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ?
by Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla 04 Apr '13

04 Apr '13

Dear Professional friends I would like to share my opinion on the above issue that may lead to further discussion and help to reach a solution. Background: U.G.C. and managements are compelling the departments / libraries to organize conferences / seminars to get NAAC grade points and supporting financially. The organizers need participants hence accepting every paper that is submitted. The professionals need papers for their CAS promotions or selections and the seminars / conferences are a channel for fast track publication. Further they are submitting for journal publication also. These developments are indeed desirable for the development and recognition of the profession. Outcome: However the outcome is not that encouraging as expected to be. The quantitative growth lead to the qualitative depreciation. Reason: Many of the professionals are not familiar with writing standards and skills. They are not familiar with difference between research article and research paper; innovative ideas and opinion studies; pasting and logical presentation; copying and citing; arbitrary citation and standard citation using a style manual These are not a part of their studies. Even if so, one will forget after examinations. Therefore there is no opportunity for the professionals to learn and acquire the skills of writing and presentation and the standards to be followed. Hence the need is to train our professionals in these aspects. Only then we can expect true academic contributions. The way out: There may be many ways to improve the situation but submitting three propositions for discussion 1. Conducting workshops on preparation and presentation of research paper not for name sake but with real zeal. 2. Applying anti-plagiarism software and reject the identified papers. This is good from the quality point of view but may demoralize the professionals. 3. Having a panel of voluntary editors who will review papers and suggest revision / modification of papers instead of outright rejection. This will improve the writing skills of the author and encourage him/her for standard contributions. I think it is high time to find solutions to the problem and enhance the standard of papers. ThanksVaralakshmi Dr R.S.R.Varalakshmi Professor (Rtd) 54-12-64/5, Bhanu Nagar H.B.Colony Post Visakhapatnam - 530 022 To: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com From: naglaxman(a)gmail.com Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 13:23:01 +0530 Subject: [nmlis] Fwd: [LIS-Forum] Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ? ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Pandurang Konnur <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 at 11:09 PM Subject: [LIS-Forum] Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ? To: lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, francis(a)library.iisc.ernet.in Dear Friends, Dew to my busy schedule, I could not see the LIS Forum mail posted by Vasantha Raju and subsequent postings of Prof.Mallinath Kumbar and Dr.A.L.Murthy. I AM DEEPLY HURT BY THIS ACT OF PLAGIARISM. AS MY NAME IS TAKEN AS THE CO-AUTHOR, I OWN THIS RESPONSIBILITY AND PLEAD GUILTY FOR THIS ACT WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. The first author was working for his PhD under my guidence and he was to publish two articles before his submission. He came to me with a request that he has made a survey on Education Institutions in Gadag City and written an article based on the survey and requested me to put a word to the editor of SRELS. When I looked at the article, I found that it is an empirical work based on a survey in the place where the author is working. Then I allowed him to use my name as second author and requested the editor to help the research scholar by publishing this article. No guide for that matter can check the authenticity of the article more than this and I did so. To day after reading these postings, I spoke to the first author. In the first instance, he declined the copying. I told him to go through both the articles and send me the truth by mail. I got the mail as under: *" Sir, As you phoned today regarding the article, I have taken/copied some (may be 15 to 20%) of the literature like abstract, references from the particular article but the data was from my survey I have copied the methodology only, not fully copied. And I used the same schedule to survey the colleges at Gadag City. One more thing that I referred all the references and collected the literature from references. It may be same what I had collected and the author of particular article copied from same references. Sir, Once again I wish to tell you that I have not copied full article as it is. I am very sorry for the same. Further, here onwards, I will not copy or put any same information what the other articles have. And the article published in SRELS was reviewed by experts also." Now I have two options before me: One to request the publishers of the journal to withdraw the article from the journal database. Two to surrender all my academic publications back to the profession. Because a sentence used by my friend has touched ma a lot. In my entire currier I have never taken any black spot like this. I have published more than 50 articles (most of them are available on Google scholar). If any of them are traced as pleagured, I will leave my profession on the same day. Just because of the foolish act of my student, I have to be targeted by immatured statements like: *"Those who have the power and money move up to the ladder no matter what their academic credentials are."* I do not know whome this statement is aiming at. But I request my younger generation Librarians to be little cautious while making statements in the forums like this. Secondly my request to all research guides to be cautious before allowing their Research Scholars to put their names as a co-author. *However I leave the judgement to the members of this forum and I assure that I will be abide by your judgement With very high regard to the profession at large. -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(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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Reply to Clarification on API Scores for the Direct Recruitment of Dy. Librarians
by Anand Dodamani 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Members, Greetings to you. This is in response to the mail posted by Ms. Dimple Patel regarding the API Score to be considered for the Direct Recruitment of Dy. Librarians at State, Central and Deemed Universities. I just thought of sharing some of my views about the API Scoring pattern proposed by UGC for the recruitment of Dy. Librarians. UGC has proposed following three categories for calculating the API Score: Category I: Procurement, organization, and delivery of knowledge and information through Library services Category II: Co-Curricular, Extension and Professional Development related activities Category III: Research and Academic contributions As per the information published in the Gazette of India (2010) , only the points scored under Category III will be considered for the purpose of Direct Recruitment of Dy. Librarians. The minimum API score required is 300 points. The interesting thing to note here is that the API score proposed for the Direct Recruitment of Associate Professor (Stage 4) is also same. When a person is appointed to the post of Dy. Librarian, he will be placed in the pay scale of 15600-39100 AGP 8000 whereas a person who is appointed to the post of Associate Professor will be placed in the pay scale of 37400- 67000 AGP 9000. The above information published in the Gazette of India indicates that the proposed minimum API Score of 300 points will be applicable only when the person is recruited to the post of Dy. Librarian at Stage 4 i.e in the pay scale of 37400- 67000 AGP 9000 and not for the post of Dy. Librarian at Stage 3 i.e 15600- 39100 AGP 8000. I personally feel that applying the appointment criteria meant for the post of Associate Professor (Stage 4) for the appointment of Dy. Librarian (Stage 3) is incorrect both legally and logically. Looking forward to here an informative discussion on this subject by senior colleagues in the profession. With best, -- *Anand Dodamani Asst. Librarian Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar Mumbai- 400 081* *Phone: 022-2552 5274* *Website: www.tiss.edu* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Good news for Libyans
by Jayadev P Hiremath 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

*Libya's first electronic library opens | Libya Herald* *Tripoli, 3 April 2013*: Libya’s first electronic library has been officially opened by the Deputy Prime Minister, Awad Al-Barasi. The opening ceremony took place in the National Library. The Minister of Culture and Civil Community, Habib Al-Amin, and the National Library’s chairman, Tawwfrik Al Tawed, and executive manager, Saleh Elshelmani, were also present at the opening ceremony. -- Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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America's First Virtual Library Opens at Suburban Station
by Jayadev P Hiremath 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Jonathan Takiff, *Daily News Columnist* Commuters waiting for a train in Suburban Station now have a stimulating new way to pass the time – downloading e-books, audio books and podcasts which they can then enjoy while riding the train, relaxing at home, wherever.. Sponsored by the Free Library of Philadelphia, SEPTA and Dunkin Donuts, the month long “Enrich Your Ride with Reading” project is billed as "the first Virtual Library in the U.S". (there’s also one in Budapest) and coincides with National Library Month. To lure you in, all advertising signage on the Suburban Station train platforms is now touting these free offerings - actually a small sample of the 80,000 e-books, 8,000 audio books and thousand plus podcasts available to card holders at freelibrary.org. The graphics for each sign-touted classic, best seller and podcast includes a QR (quick response) code symbol, Just open a QR application (free to download) on your smart phone or tablet then point your device’s camera to frame and capture the QR image. Within a minute or less, the book or podcast automatically loads onto your device. And even if using an Android or Apple iOS device (like an iPod Touch) that’s lacking mobile phone service, you can use the free Wi-Fi available on the train station platforms to enable the download. . User note: if you don’t see a book or podcast you want on the first billboard, look for a second sign further down the platform packing a different set of offerings. Also be forewarned - as the Free Library leases only a limited number of licenses for current e-book titles, you may not be able to download the one you want, instantly. If not, you’ll be put on a wait list then duly informed with a email message when a download is available, explained library communications and brand marketing director Alix Gerz. These electronic “loaners” usually expire after three weeks, but are renewable.. Current best sellers range from “Defending Jacob” by William Landay, “The Dinner” by Herman Koch and “Tenth of December” by George Saunders to children’s books like “Fast Train, Slow Train” and “Bears in the Night.“ The public domain classics – available in unlimited quantities – include Camden transplant Walt Whitman’s classic collection of poems “Leaves of Grass,” Victor Hugo’s “Les Miserables,” “Grimm’s Fairy Tales” and “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes.” Authors ruminating outloud on podcasts (all recorded at the Free Library’s popular guest speaker series) range from Dave Barry to Jennifer Weiner, Madeleine Albright to Colin Powell. -- Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library wedding proposal: one for the books
by Jayadev P Hiremath 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

*By:* Curtis Rush <http://www.thestar.com/authors.rush_curtis.html> A 31-year-old Chicago advertising executive has written a marriage proposal that is one for the books, portraying himself as a tortoise and his girlfriend as the hare (or, in this case, bunny). Jason Methner is the creative mind behind the illustrated account of his relationship with his girlfriend, Molly Lipsitz. He had the book, titled *A Hare-y Tale*, illustrated by friend Yoni Limor<http://yonimation.com/>and placed the bound volume among the “new arrivals” in a Chicago library for his 27-year-old girlfriend to find. The book refers to some of the activities they have done as a couple in their 4½-year relationship. In it, Methner is portrayed as the tortoise and Lipsitz as “Bunny” — because she has slept with a stuffed rabbit named Bunny since childhood. In one sketch, Bunny is shown marching off to university with a bag of her belongings tied to a stick. The book even includes a sketch of their one-year-old dog Hammer. Like the classic tortoise and hare story, Methner and Lipsitz each take life at a different pace. Methner is laid back, while Lipsitz is an A-type personality, very organized and constantly producing lists. She enjoys healthy food. He loves cheeseburgers. However, they have plenty in common, including a love of adventure, food and jogging. They also enjoy good books and libraries. So it was only natural that the marriage proposal should take place in a library. For this special moment, Methner chose the Harold Washington Library Centre, the main branch of the Chicago public library system. On March 23, he used “a lie” to trick Lipsitz into finding the 20-page book on a shelf in the branch’s Thomas Hughes Children’s Library. As Lipsitz began flipping through it, she came to an abrupt stop on page 3: the narrative mentioned Sandy Springs, her home town near Atlanta. Lipsitz grew suspicious. Methner encouraged her to read on. On the next to last page, the story read: “Although we don’t often run at same pace, do you want to slow down and spend the rest of your life with me?” And on the last page: “And Bunny said …” This was followed by an empty space for her to say “yes.” At that point, Methner got down on one knee, popped the question and pulled out a diamond engagement ring. As in all good fairytales, this book had a happy ending. She exclaimed, “Yes,” and a professional photographer concealed behind the book shelves emerged to snap the delightful moment. “I didn’t cry. That’s not really my style,” Lipsitz told the Star from Chicago. “I was just totally surprised and shocked in a good way. It was an amazingly thoughtful and creative proposal and in an unexpected place.” The Chicago Public Library posted the photos on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151737353467454&set=a.91497817453…>, which helped turn their proposal into a viral event. Portrait and wedding photographer Aparna Paul Jain<http://www.aparnapauljain.com/>also posted photos on her website. “I have known Molly for a few years now, and when Jason thought about this idea he asked me if I could photograph it. There was no way I was going to miss it,” she told the Star in an email. “I think it played out really well.” Library staff helped her rearrange books so that she could have a clear view of Methner’s picture book. “This is the first time I photographed a surprise proposal,” she said. Lipsitz appreciated that Methner had arranged for her to go with a friend to have a manicure that morning, not knowing it was so she would look good in photos showing the ring on her finger. No wedding date has been announced. Methner made five more copies of the book so relatives would have the book as a memento. “Most women have been very flattering to me with compliments about my creativity,” he said. “But a lot of men, especially in my friends’ group, have given me the eye roll … like, thanks for setting the bar so high.” -- Warm regards. Jayadev P Hiremath Independent Libraries Professional (Former Librarian - IBS,Kuwait) E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- 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] kindly mail 2 forum members
by Mailing List Admin 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 02:10:34 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> At last people are beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Many institutions have squandered public funds - all coming from taxpayers - on commercially marketed software when excellent software is available for free. Prof. ARD Prasad, Director of DRTC at ISI, B'lore, has been advocating the adoption of open source software for years but barring a few others have ignored his recommendation. Yes, go for KOHA. There is a worldwide community of KOHA users and you can always learn from each other.� SA ________________________________ From: ARAGONDA L MOORTHY <almoorthy52(a)gmail.com> To: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Cc: Dr. Rama K C Patro <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in>; lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Thursday, 28 March 2013, 14:06 Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members Dear ALL, This is reg LibSys. We too faced problems in using the software in 2005-06 at DRDL, Hyderabad. We switched over from Libris to LibSys. For data export, they took enormous time. The Engineer who visited DRDL, Hyderabad took data on CD to facilitate export of OPAC data. But after 6 months expressed inability to export saying some lame excuse. Again they took the data and took more time. Meanwhile I joined DESIDOC in 2006, and was able to call their senior executives to solve the problem. All this took more than 1 year. Again they charge exorbitantly for maintenance. I understand it has the largest customer base in India and so they are dictating term (Monopoly). LIS professionals have to unitedly take on such issues raising in National Forums like Conferences, etc. Whenever we suggest a new facility--utility--improvement, they take and improve the software. But our intellectual capital (suggestions/improvements) do not get any rewards. The are used to bring new release with increased price tag. Why can't we use KOHa or NEWGENLI--the open source software???? AL MOORTHY

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Japanese dissertations go open access
by Mailing List Admin 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 2 Apr 2013 02:01:54 -0700 (PDT) From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> Japanese dissertations go open access By�Yao Chen�on�March 4, 2013 12:46 PM�|�No TrackBacks Effective on April 2013, all doctoral dissertations approved by Japanese universities are to be publicly available via Internet. Updates will be provided later when details are released. Dissertation modification summary�(in Japanese) Flowchart of the open access process�(in Japanese) - SA

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors
by Mailing List Admin 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Date: Wed, 03 Apr 2013 09:58:05 +0530 From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> Dear Moderator, Below message posted by me on 28th March was not published. Is there any reason? with regards P K Upadhyay NIC, Delhi ----- Original Message ----- From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:55 pm Subject: Re:Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors To: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Cc: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in>, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear professional colleagues, Let me write my observation on this discussion for the benefit of LIS professionals. There are pros and cons of suggestions posted here. I make out these points for the sake of clarity: General Issues in Data Migration, Export, Import, Non-Cooperation, and Best Practices. 1. General Issues in Library Data Migration: In this discussion we are only considering one minute aspect of metadata migration of Books from Libsys to other LMS. But other parts are untouched like Journals, Circulation Data, Members records, Article Indexing, Budget, News Clips, Full text files, Images, Audio, Video, etc. Actually the task is increasing day by day due to Library ICT Modernization infrastructure, consolidation and cost optimization. There is a common assumption that whenever you migrate data from one system to another there is certain percentage loss of data if not well planned financially and technically. Actually, softwares are not at fault. Almost all softwares are having the export/import facility. But major issue is human intervention. Very rarely softwares are able to migrate/merge/import all library data automatically without any flaw or loss. Libsys, KOHA, NewGenlib, eGranthalaya, VTLS, Liberty, etc have export/ import facility, but no software can migrate all kinds of the above data automatically. It requires writing software/utility/programmes codes for importing software schema and structure. Who will pay for these efforts? MARCEdit, etc are the tools for exported data of bibliographic recordsonly, but not how to export from Libsys, etc. 2. Export in Excel, MARC21, XML from LMS softwares: Almost all software have export facility. Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that libsys software does not support in exporting data into other format such as CCF, Oracle or MySQL, etc. No question of exporting data directly to Oracle or MySQL. Each software has its own table schema and architecture using Oracle or SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL. Of course, Libsys has export facility in their Cataloging module to migrate data in CCF, EXCEL, MARC, Text. Actually more than 95% of Libsys Users are not using any backend database (SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL or Oracle) to avoid this type of non-cooperation from Libsys. They have purchased flat file system Libsys software and they have to be much dependant on Libsys for small-small things. 3. Import from Excel, MARC, XML in any LMS or DL: As I wrote no software has perfect automated system to import data/metadata. For example, to the best of my knowledge, Libsys has import facility for only books if you use their typical software without any backend database. Journals, article indexing, fulltext files, images, videos, circulation data, etc. But of course with the help of any Libsys/programmer you can migrate if data is available in softcopy structured format. This is the reason, vendors charge for their effort estimate. Another example, even if your data is in excel, fields may be named differently and data may be entered differently like two Authors separated by comma, sometimes both authors in different columns, then you need little programming to break the data according to new softwares� schema and tables. 4. Non-cooperation from vendors: As Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that Libsys is not cooperating. Dr. R K Ch Patro wrote that Libsys is charging Rs one lakh for migrating 10000 records. I also got similar grievances from four-five professional colleagues, but even then they manage migration without the cooperation of Libsys. NIC has migrated for around 30 libraries Libsys data to eGranthalaya. In eGranthalaya software there is a module for importing data from Excel, XML amd MARC. Dr Manjunath rightly said that your license agreement should be clear enough to take help from any vendors. I will also suggest Libsys to cooperate and not to remove/block the export module in case of not paying AMC with a fear of losing business, instead you will gain more business. Because India is a big country and requires 100s of Libsys like companies to achieve desired level of automation. 5. Best Practices in Data Migration: Following are my suggestion for balancing the issue, a. While purchasing/acquiring the software, ensure in License agreement for export in at least Excel, MARC21, and Structured text. Import is little tedious depending upon data sources, schema, quality, volume and structure but terms and conditions should spell for helping from importing data from at least Excel, Access, MARC, XML, or RDBMS. Vendors may charge some amount for importing when implementing the application softwares. b. Librarians should regularly( daily, monthly, yearly) take backup of database, copy at safe place (pen drive, another computer or network). c. Library Application software should be implemented preferably in web based manner with back end database (either SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL, or Oracle, etc) with hosting of data at your Internet service provider�s server with network security, data security and web site auditing. With regards P K Upadhyay NIC, New Delhi http://egranthalaya.nic.in , http://eglibnet.gov.in http://mcitconsortium.nic.in, http://home.nic.in ----- Original Message ----- From: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:24 pm Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members To: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Dear All: > > May I request you, who are trying to take out data from Libsys, > to let us > know which version of Libsys are you currently using? > > Sincerely, > -- > Swati Bhattacharyya > Librarian > Indian Institute of Management Calcutta > Joka, Diamond Harbor Road > Kolkata - 700104 > Ph: +91-33-2467-8300/01 (extn: O:416; R: 106) > >> Dear Dr. Manjunath >> >> I Agree with you,but not now. Like Dr. Pradeep I alos face the same >> problem >> with libsys, They are charging 1lac for conversion of 10k > data. Secondly >> there are also so many library professionals (Worked with > libsys) to whom >> I >> know, they can come volunterly and share their knowledge among > others if >> any >> body organise training they may help, but those who have an > urgency pl >> circulate a note/procedure/guideline form your side how to > convert? So >> that >> they will go ahead. >> Regards >> Dr. R K Ch Patro, Librarian >> Institute for International Management & Technology (IIMT) >> Gurgoan >> 0124-4787111 >>

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Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ?
by Pandurang Konnur 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Friends, Dew to my busy schedule, I could not see the LIS Forum mail posted by Vasantha Raju and subsequent postings of Prof.Mallinath Kumbar and Dr.A.L.Murthy. I AM DEEPLY HURT BY THIS ACT OF PLAGIARISM. AS MY NAME IS TAKEN AS THE CO-AUTHOR, I OWN THIS RESPONSIBILITY AND PLEAD GUILTY FOR THIS ACT WHICH HAS TAKEN PLACE WITHOUT MY KNOWLEDGE. The first author was working for his PhD under my guidence and he was to publish two articles before his submission. He came to me with a request that he has made a survey on Education Institutions in Gadag City and written an article based on the survey and requested me to put a word to the editor of SRELS. When I looked at the article, I found that it is an empirical work based on a survey in the place where the author is working. Then I allowed him to use my name as second author and requested the editor to help the research scholar by publishing this article. No guide for that matter can check the authenticity of the article more than this and I did so. To day after reading these postings, I spoke to the first author. In the first instance, he declined the copying. I told him to go through both the articles and send me the truth by mail. I got the mail as under: *" Sir, As you phoned today regarding the article, I have taken/copied some (may be 15 to 20%) of the literature like abstract, references from the particular article but the data was from my survey I have copied the methodology only, not fully copied. And I used the same schedule to survey the colleges at Gadag City. One more thing that I referred all the references and collected the literature from references. It may be same what I had collected and the author of particular article copied from same references. Sir, Once again I wish to tell you that I have not copied full article as it is. I am very sorry for the same. Further, here onwards, I will not copy or put any same information what the other articles have. And the article published in SRELS was reviewed by experts also." Now I have two options before me: One to request the publishers of the journal to withdraw the article from the journal database. Two to surrender all my academic publications back to the profession. Because a sentence used by my friend has touched ma a lot. In my entire currier I have never taken any black spot like this. I have published more than 50 articles (most of them are available on Google scholar). If any of them are traced as pleagured, I will leave my profession on the same day. Just because of the foolish act of my student, I have to be targeted by immatured statements like: *"Those who have the power and money move up to the ladder no matter what their academic credentials are."* I do not know whome this statement is aiming at. But I request my younger generation Librarians to be little cautious while making statements in the forums like this. Secondly my request to all research guides to be cautious before allowing their Research Scholars to put their names as a co-author. *However I leave the judgement to the members of this forum and I assure that I will be abide by your judgement With very high regard to the profession at large. -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(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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Req. clarification on API scores for DIRECT RECRUITMENT of Deputy Librarian and Librarian (University)
by Dimple Patel 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Professionals, I would like to get some clarity on the API scores required for the DIRECT RECRUITMENT of Deputy Librarian and Librarian posts in universities. In APPENDIX-III: TABLE VII (APIs and proposed scores developed by UGC for adoption of PBAS for Direct Appointment / Career Advancement Scheme (CAS) promotions applicable to Librarian (University) Deputy Librarian and Asstt. Librarian/College Librarian) The following Tables are given: Category I: Procurement, organisation, and delivery of knowledge and information through Library services Category II: Co-Curricular, Extension and Professional Development related activities Category III: Research and Academic contributions In APPENDIX-III: TABLE VIII(c) (MINIMUM APIS AND OTHER NORMS FOR THE DIRECT RECRUITMENT OF LIBRARIAN POSITIONS IN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENTS/COLLEGES) ( TO BE CONSIDERED ALONG WITH OTHER SPECIFIED ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS STIPULATED IN THIS UGC REGULATION) column2/row2 the API Score (Research and Academic Contribution -- Category III) only is mentioned where the Consolidated API score requirement is 300 points for Deputy Librarian and 400 points for Librarian (University). I would like clarification whether the Consolidated API score of 300 points for Deputy Librarian and 400 points for Librarian (University) is for all three categories put together (i.e. Category I, II & III as mentioned in the APPENDIX-III: TABLE VII) or only for Category III? -- Regards, Dimple Patel, Central University of Himachal Pradesh TAB, Shahpur, HP. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Librarian Post in the University of Agricultural Sciences, Bangalore
by Srinivasa V 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Sir/Friends Applications are invited for the post of Librarian at University of Agricultural Sciences, GKVK,Bangalore. Pay Scale Rs. 37400-67000+AGP 10000 The entire Notification along with the qualifications and score card prescribed for the post and the prescribed application proforma are accessible and can be downloaded from the official Website: * www, uasbangalore.edu.in * *Last date : 19-4-2013* With Best Regards Srinivasa.V Asst.Librarian, UAS Library, GKVK, Bangalore. Phone: 080-23636243 ext-272 Mobile: 09986560565 Fax: 91-080-234648343 e-Mail: vsrinivas28(a)gmail.com Web: www.libsri.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Re:Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors
by Upadhyay P K 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear Moderator, Below message posted by me on 28th March was not published. Is there any reason? with regards P K Upadhyay NIC, Delhi ----- Original Message ----- From: Upadhyay P K <pku(a)nic.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 5:55 pm Subject: Re:Data Migration from One LMS to other and Non-cooperation of Vendors To: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Cc: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in>, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear professional colleagues, Let me write my observation on this discussion for the benefit of LIS professionals. There are pros and cons of suggestions posted here. I make out these points for the sake of clarity: General Issues in Data Migration, Export, Import, Non-Cooperation, and Best Practices. 1. General Issues in Library Data Migration: In this discussion we are only considering one minute aspect of metadata migration of Books from Libsys to other LMS. But other parts are untouched like Journals, Circulation Data, Members records, Article Indexing, Budget, News Clips, Full text files, Images, Audio, Video, etc. Actually the task is increasing day by day due to Library ICT Modernization infrastructure, consolidation and cost optimization. There is a common assumption that whenever you migrate data from one system to another there is certain percentage loss of data if not well planned financially and technically. Actually, softwares are not at fault. Almost all softwares are having the export/import facility. But major issue is human intervention. Very rarely softwares are able to migrate/merge/import all library data automatically without any flaw or loss. Libsys, KOHA, NewGenlib, eGranthalaya, VTLS, Liberty, etc have export/ import facility, but no software can migrate all kinds of the above data automatically. It requires writing software/utility/programmes codes for importing software schema and structure. Who will pay for these efforts? MARCEdit, etc are the tools for exported data of bibliographic recordsonly, but not how to export from Libsys, etc. 2. Export in Excel, MARC21, XML from LMS softwares: Almost all software have export facility. Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that libsys software does not support in exporting data into other format such as CCF, Oracle or MySQL, etc. No question of exporting data directly to Oracle or MySQL. Each software has its own table schema and architecture using Oracle or SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL. Of course, Libsys has export facility in their Cataloging module to migrate data in CCF, EXCEL, MARC, Text. Actually more than 95% of Libsys Users are not using any backend database (SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL or Oracle) to avoid this type of non-cooperation from Libsys. They have purchased flat file system Libsys software and they have to be much dependant on Libsys for small-small things. 3. Import from Excel, MARC, XML in any LMS or DL: As I wrote no software has perfect automated system to import data/metadata. For example, to the best of my knowledge, Libsys has import facility for only books if you use their typical software without any backend database. Journals, article indexing, fulltext files, images, videos, circulation data, etc. But of course with the help of any Libsys/programmer you can migrate if data is available in softcopy structured format. This is the reason, vendors charge for their effort estimate. Another example, even if your data is in excel, fields may be named differently and data may be entered differently like two Authors separated by comma, sometimes both authors in different columns, then you need little programming to break the data according to new softwares’ schema and tables. 4. Non-cooperation from vendors: As Dr Pardeep Rai wrote that Libsys is not cooperating. Dr. R K Ch Patro wrote that Libsys is charging Rs one lakh for migrating 10000 records. I also got similar grievances from four-five professional colleagues, but even then they manage migration without the cooperation of Libsys. NIC has migrated for around 30 libraries Libsys data to eGranthalaya. In eGranthalaya software there is a module for importing data from Excel, XML amd MARC. Dr Manjunath rightly said that your license agreement should be clear enough to take help from any vendors. I will also suggest Libsys to cooperate and not to remove/block the export module in case of not paying AMC with a fear of losing business, instead you will gain more business. Because India is a big country and requires 100s of Libsys like companies to achieve desired level of automation. 5. Best Practices in Data Migration: Following are my suggestion for balancing the issue, a. While purchasing/acquiring the software, ensure in License agreement for export in at least Excel, MARC21, and Structured text. Import is little tedious depending upon data sources, schema, quality, volume and structure but terms and conditions should spell for helping from importing data from at least Excel, Access, MARC, XML, or RDBMS. Vendors may charge some amount for importing when implementing the application softwares. b. Librarians should regularly( daily, monthly, yearly) take backup of database, copy at safe place (pen drive, another computer or network). c. Library Application software should be implemented preferably in web based manner with back end database (either SQL server or PostgreSQL or MySQL, or Oracle, etc) with hosting of data at your Internet service provider’s server with network security, data security and web site auditing. Although lot many things are there to share but for any more discussion/clarification I will be happy to write. With regards P K Upadhyay NIC, New Delhi http://egranthalaya.nic.in , http://eglibnet.gov.in http://mcitconsortium.nic.in, http://home.nic.in ----- Original Message ----- From: Swati Bhattacharyya <swati(a)iimcal.ac.in> Date: Thursday, March 28, 2013 1:24 pm Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members To: "Dr. Rama K C Patro" <rkcpatro(a)iimtobu.ac.in> Cc: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Dear All: > > May I request you, who are trying to take out data from Libsys, > to let us > know which version of Libsys are you currently using? > > Sincerely, > -- > Swati Bhattacharyya > Librarian > Indian Institute of Management Calcutta > Joka, Diamond Harbor Road > Kolkata - 700104 > Ph: +91-33-2467-8300/01 (extn: O:416; R: 106) > > > Dear Dr. Manjunath > > > > I Agree with you,but not now. Like Dr. Pradeep I alos face the same > > problem > > with libsys, They are charging 1lac for conversion of 10k > data. Secondly > > there are also so many library professionals (Worked with > libsys) to whom > > I > > know, they can come volunterly and share their knowledge among > others if > > any > > body organise training they may help, but those who have an > urgency pl > > circulate a note/procedure/guideline form your side how to > convert? So > > that > > they will go ahead. > > Regards > > Dr. R K Ch Patro, Librarian > > Institute for International Management & Technology (IIMT) > > Gurgoan > > 0124-4787111 > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of > Rajesh Bhardwaj > > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2013 3:59 PM > > To: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in > > Cc: lis-forum > > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members > > > > Dear Dr. Manjunath, > > This is really a good subject to discuss, If you can help / guide > > professionals through this forum about importing the data from > libsys to > > Excel or other CCF.It would really helpful to all. Organising > a training / > > workshop would take lot of time, which is the next step of > discussion.> Regards > > Rajesh Kumar > > FORE School of Management New Delhi. > > > > On 25 March 2013 10:14, Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > >> From: G.K.MANJUNATH <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> > >> Date: 23 March 2013 07:14 > >> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members > >> To: Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> > >> > >> > >> > >> You need to attend or organise at least two days workshop at > your place > >> regarding criteria for selecting library software, software > management>> and > >> data coversion. > >> > >> Bibliographic data, in fact, from libsys can be converted to CCF, > >> MARC21, > >> Excel etc. It all depends on the features you opted for > at the time of > >> signing license agreement with Libsys or with any other software > >> vendors. > >> > >> Most important, you have not mentioned your affiliation ( > place of work > >> ) > >> in your email. > >> > >> Dr,G.K.Manjunath > >> Chief Librarian > >> Indira Gandhi Inst of > Development Research > >> Film City Road > >> Santosh Nagar > >> Goregaon(East ) > >> MUMBAI - 400 065 > >> > >> Phone: 022-28416528 > >> > >> > >> > >> On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Pardeep Rai wrote: > >> > >> Dear Friends > >>> I would like to share a common issue raised by many professional > >>> colleagues > >>> who are using the Libsys software. If any library wish to > migrate from > >>> libsys to another LMS or ERP. This is really a very > difficult task, > >>> because, libsys software does not support in exporting data > into other > >>> common communication format (CCF) such Oracle or MySQL, etc. > and libsys > >>> people does not cooperate at all. > >>> > >>> Those professionals who have migrated from libsys to another > LMS or ERP > >>> can > >>> help in this case. > >>> > >>> They are requested to share their experience, how, by > which ways and > >>> means > >>> they have fetched the data from libsys. Please share > how the data be > >>> can > >>> be imported into Excel, Oracle or MySQL, etc. > >>> This will help many professionals who are floating in such > >>> circumstances. > >>> regards > >>> > >>> -- > >>> > >>> - > >>> > >>> *Thanks & Regards* > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> > >>> *Dr.Pardeep Rai ** * > >>> > >>> -- > >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > >>> believed to be clean. > >>> > >>>

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LIS Research in India - please help me to update the data from 2010 and onwards
by Manjunath K 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

Dear LIS Professionals who have been awarded PhD during 2010 and onwards, I am updating the databank of bibliographic details of LIS Doctoral Dissertations awarded by Indian Universities. I have already compiled the data from INFLIBNET, Vidyanidhi and University news. I am keeping track of each issue of University News for new entries on LIS research. Still I feel, Many universities may not submit research data to AIU for publication in Univ. News. As a result, I feel the datasheet compiled by me is incomplete. Those of you who have been awarded PhD during 2010 and onwards, please spare some time to provide the data through the below linked simple questionnaire designed for the purpose. I need your full cooperation to compile the comprehensive databank. The consolidated data is for the benefit of our professional colleagues and will be shared with them. I have already uploaded my articles on LIS Research on web and many of our LIS professionals are keep accessing them. Happy to note that I get alerts almost daily on usage of these articles by our professionals. Further, I am sending the data to researchers who are requesting the data. I need your cooperation to update the datasheet from 2010. Be assured the compiled data will be shared with professionals. This survey takes just two minutes for you to response as it is asking minimum info. CLICK THE BELOW LINK TO RESPOND TO SURVEY. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?fromEmail=true&key=0AscurxFcDK… [IF LINK IS NOT WORKING, COPY THE LINK AND PASTE IT ON YOUR BROWSER]. If you have trouble viewing or submitting online survey form, you can fill your information in the below mentioned format. 1. Name of Researcher : 2. Title of the Thesis : 3. Name of Research Guide: [pl Write name of your Research Guide] 4. Name of University and its Place : [Pl write name of Univ that awarded you PhD, place] 5. Year of PhD Award [pl write year of PhD awarded (not the year submitted)] 6. Keywords: [pl write two or three Keywords that represent your thesis] with regards, Yours sincerely, Manjunatha ______________ Dr. Manjunatha K Chief Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute |PB No. 9|Manipal - 576 104|Udupi Dist., Karnataka, India Ph: +91820-2701105| Fax: +91-0820-2570699 manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in| manjunathak(a)gmail.com |http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/ ______________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2013 at MNIT Jaipur from December 10-12, 2013
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 03 Apr '13

03 Apr '13

DELNET - Developing Library Network & Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur NACLIN 2013 16th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking December 10-12, 2013 Theme :Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Library Practices Venue : Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur The National Convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is exclusively designed for conducting tutorials by the experts on the topic: 1. Research Methodology and Writing Skills The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention: “Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Library Practices”. The theme is divided into several sub-themes. Some of the sub-themes are: Emerging Digital Technologies; Digital Library Practices; Managing Web Resources; Library Networking and Consortia; Library Services and Users Needs; Copyright and IPR; Human Resources Management; Information Services for Public and Knowledge Society.The detailed brochure is available at www.naclin.org You are welcome to contribute original papers for presentation at the National Convention on the above sub-themes or related themes. The papers should preferably be based on research, survey, case studies or action plans. Send papers to Dr. H. K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, Email : hkkaul(a)gmail.com, Tel : 011-26742222 Last date for receipt of full paper: November 1, 2013 Participation Fee India/SAARC Countries: DELNET Members-Libraries Rs 2,500/- per delegate Participants from Rajasthan including members Rs 2,000/- per delegate DELNET Non-Members from outside Rajasthan Rs3,500/- per delegate Students Rs 1,500/- per delegate (Regular LISc, Certificate from HOD is a must) Non-SAARC Countries: DELNET Members Libraries US $150 per delegate Non-Members US $250 per delegate For details write to: Mr. Deep Singh Organising Secretary NACLIN 2013 & Librarian, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur, Jawaharlal Nehru Marg Jaipur-302017 Rajasthan Tel: 91-141-2713302 Mob: 09001440442 Email: nishants97(a)gmail.com Dr. Sangeeta Kaul Co-Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2013 & Network Manager, DELNET-Developing Library Network J. N. U. Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070, India Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mob: 09810329992 Email: sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PhD award details of Dr.T M Vasudevan and Dr.Mehaboobullha
by !!!!!.....any...wht i can do?......!!!!!! 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

*Dear professionals,* Here I have a great news to you all that Dr. T M VASUDEVAN, Head of the Library & Information Science Department, Calicut University (His study entitled Information literacy among research scholars in Kerala)and Dr.MEHABOOBULLAH K University library, Kerala University (His study entitled "Impact of ICTin information seeking and enrichment of researchers in Universities in Kerala) have gained their PhD Degree. So lets put our hands together to congratulate them with immense pleasure. REGARDS TO OUR BELOVED TEACHER, Dr.JALAJA V. FOR COMMING OUT IN FLYING COLOURS WITH 10 PhD SCHOLARS UNDER HER GUIDANCE. May God bless them with flowers of goodness in their whole life. Vahida Beegam.T Research Scholar Calicut University vahooo822(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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Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Dear Dr. Manjunath, This is really a good subject to discuss, If you can help / guide professionals through this forum about importing the data from libsys to Excel or other CCF.It would really helpful to all. Organising a training / workshop would take lot of time, which is the next step of discussion. Regards Rajesh Kumar FORE School of Management New Delhi. On 25 March 2013 10:14, Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: G.K.MANJUNATH <gkm(a)igidr.ac.in> > Date: 23 March 2013 07:14 > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] kindly mail 2 forum members > To: Pardeep Rai <raipardeep(a)gmail.com> > > > > You need to attend or organise at least two days workshop at your place > regarding criteria for selecting library software, software management and > data coversion. > > Bibliographic data, in fact, from libsys can be converted to CCF, MARC21, > Excel etc. It all depends on the features you opted for at the time of > signing license agreement with Libsys or with any other software vendors. > > Most important, you have not mentioned your affiliation ( place of work ) > in your email. > > Dr,G.K.Manjunath > Chief Librarian > Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research > Film City Road > Santosh Nagar > Goregaon(East ) > MUMBAI - 400 065 > > Phone: 022-28416528 > > > > On Fri, 22 Mar 2013, Pardeep Rai wrote: > > Dear Friends >> I would like to share a common issue raised by many professional >> colleagues >> who are using the Libsys software. If any library wish to migrate from >> libsys to another LMS or ERP. This is really a very difficult task, >> because, libsys software does not support in exporting data into other >> common communication format (CCF) such Oracle or MySQL, etc. and libsys >> people does not cooperate at all. >> >> Those professionals who have migrated from libsys to another LMS or ERP >> can >> help in this case. >> >> They are requested to share their experience, how, by which ways and >> means >> they have fetched the data from libsys. Please share how the data be can >> be imported into Excel, Oracle or MySQL, etc. >> This will help many professionals who are floating in such circumstances. >> regards >> >> -- >> >> - >> >> *Thanks & Regards* >> >> >> >> >> >> *Dr.Pardeep Rai ** * >> >> -- >> This message has been scanned for viruses and >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >> believed to be clean. >> >>

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Japanese dissertations go open access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

Japanese dissertations go open access By Yao Chen on March 4, 2013 12:46 PM | No TrackBacks Effective on April 2013, all doctoral dissertations approved by Japanese universities are to be publicly available via Internet. Updates will be provided later when details are released. Dissertation modification summary (in Japanese) Flowchart of the open access process (in Japanese) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NIFTEM Knowledge Centre (NKC) at a Glance
by Nihar Patra 02 Apr '13

02 Apr '13

ABOUT NIFTEM National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) was conceptualized by Government of India on persistent demand of the food industry to have an Apex Organization as a One Stop Solution Provider for the various problems of the sector. Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), Government of India, has set up this institute with an initial investment of about Rs 500 crore (US $100 million). The Institute is spread over an area of 100 acre at a prime location in close proximity of North Delhi – Haryana border on NH-1. The Institute intends to act as an international centre of excellence in the area of Food Technology and Management. NIFTEM has been recognized as a Deemed to be University under De-novo Category by Ministry of Human Resource Development under University Grants Commission Act, 1956. A multi-level five storey 5474.29 Sqmt State-of-the-Art NIFTEM Knowledge Centre (Library) is housed in aesthetically designed boat shaped signature building of the NIFTEM campus. NIFTEM’s mandate is to work as Sector Promotion Organization & Business Promotion Organization of the food processing sector. Major objectives of the NIFTEM are- One Stop Solution Provider ! Skill & Entrepreneurship Development ! Facilitating business incubation services with its ultra modern pilot plants ! Conducting Frontier Area Research ! Developing world class managerial talent ! Knowledge repository ! Up-gradation of SME Clusters ! Promoting cooperation and networking The Major initiatives have been taken in the NIFTEM Knowledge Centre (NKC) within one and half year are: Ø Equipped with 3M’s EM-RFID for security system and self issue/return, automatic inventory control etc Ø VTLS-Virtua’s Integrated Library Management for Library Automation. Ø Discovery service for single search Ø Collection of over 18 online databases/e-journals packages, 3000 e-books, 9000 e-journals, 10,000 print books, 180 print periodicals, 200 CD-ROMs/DVDs, , 600 ISO standards on Food Technology and allied subjects Ø Developed NKC portal Ø Research and Reference Service, Database Access & Retrieval, Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), Ø Institutional Repository NIHAR K PATRA NIFTEM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian
by helplibrary 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, CST, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.*Candidates from Mumbai* only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplibrary(a)gmail.com Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, Gr.Floor, Near New Excelsior Building, CST, Mumbai - 400 001. <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> <http://www.doctorslibrary.in/> Health Education Library for People, 206, Dr.D.N.Road, National Insurance Building, Gr Floor, Fort, Mumbai - 400 001. Tel Nos.65952394/22061101 www.healthlibrary.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DLINE Journals Research Award for Third World LIS Professionals
by Saba Bama 01 Apr '13

01 Apr '13

DLINE Research Award 2013 in Library & Information Science Research (http://www.dline.info/index.php/research-award-for-lis) About the Award DLINE Incorporation, UK and India, the publisher of the collection of international journals in Science and Technology, and the Society for Information Organization in UK seek potential research projects with sound themes for the 2013 DLINE Outstanding Research Awards. Award-winning entries will receive a cash prize of $500 (or currency equivalent), a certificate, a winners' logo to attach to correspondence and the opportunity of publication in the DLINE journal - either as a full paper or a short paper. The DLINE Award recognizes library and information science researchers who have made extensive and innovative contribution in the library and information science domain. Two prizes will be awarded in 2013. Eligibility Library and Information Professionals from Third world countries who are currently employed in any recognised library are eligible to apply. There is no age limit to the award. Submissions must be related to the library and information science domain research. Both individuals and project teams may submit an application. Any awards to project team submissions will be divided equally among the members. Each project team may submit only one paper/project per award. Applicants must agree to have winning proposal featured on the library website and archived in the DLINE Repository. Application Deadline The application deadline will be April 30, 2013. Proposals should be submitted by email to edprocess at dline.info Application Process An application consists of the following: A proposal (maximum of 1000 words) which describes in detail the research strategy and the plan to do a piece of research (in any format). The proposals should be descriptive about the method the applicants like to use in the research process. Proposals for theoretical and survey research are strongly discouraged. The proposals should reflect innovativeness and methodological increments. Proposals can be submitted by email to edprocess at dline.info The Content of the Proposal The proposal should clearly provide the aim and scope of the research including the description of the method, purpose, experiments, outcome and how the results will contribute to the domain. The proposals with theory or case studies are not supported in the award. The proposal need not at provide any data, but indicate what types of data will be given in the paper. The authors of the selected proposals will be asked to submit the final research study in the form of a full paper. Hence the proposal can be more descriptive but without any data or analysis. Evaluation Criteria The selection of the winner(s) of the award will be based primarily on the reviewers’ evaluation of how well the proposal demonstrates the following criteria: Extensive and innovative plan in library and information science domain. Evidence of significance in the research plan and inquiry that shows the strategy for the future. Language and presentation Originality in themes For questions about the DLINE Research Award, contact edprocess at dline.info with the mail addressed to Dr. Simon Fong ----------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution ?
by Vasanth 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Dear Sir/Madam, Plagiarism has become widespread in Indian academic environment like never before. Because of the technological advancement we are in a position to track the act of plagiarism easily but the administrative wing of the academic institutions in universities have failed to take action when there is ample evidence of act of plagiarism. In the recent past, many of the professors in institutes of higher learning who have found guilty of plagiarism have promoted to the highest position of the office of higher learning. There is no punishment for plagiarism in India. One can easily escape without any punishment for the act of copying others work. This is the precise reason why there is lot of incidents of plagiarism in Indian academic environment. LIS profession is no different to this trend. Let me mention one such incident of plagiarism in LIS domain. The only reason for taking this example is, because this particular paper is available in public domain. Plagiarized version Title of the article : Use and awareness of Internet at education colleges of Gadag City, Karnataka: A case study Journal : SRELS Journal of Information Management Volume and Issue: 49 (3) Year: 2012 Pages: 325-330 Abstract of the 2012 version of the article: This study is aimed at the Internet use and its impact among the education colleges of Gadag city. Structured questionnaire was designed to collect data. Out of 100 questionnaires, 90 filled in questionnaires were received back. The survey found out that, 98.89% of the total respondents use Internet only for e-mail facility, 94.44% respondents are using Google as the favorite search engine for accessing information, and 52.22% were not satisfied with the printing facilities available in their respective colleges. The study also highlights the suggestions made by the faculty and the students Title of the article from which the above authors have copied the article Title of the article : Use of Internet in engineering colleges of three districts of Karnataka State: A study Journal : ILA Bulletin Volume and Issue: 43 (1) Year: 2007 Pages: 13-19 Abstract of the 2007 version of the article: This study is aimed at the Internet use and its impact among the engineering colleges of Mysore, Hassan and Mandya districts. Structured questionnaire were designed to collect the data. Out of 100 questionnaires 90 filled in questionnaires were received back The survey found out that, 92.22% of the total respondents use Internet only for e-mail, 86.66% respondents are using Google as the favorite search engine for accessing information and 53.33% were not satisfied with the printing and down loading facilities available in their respective colleges. The study also highlights the suggestions made by the faculty and the students of the respective engineering colleges. It was surprised that the authors have copied even the references as it is without any changes. Content is completely identical. Only changes they made to the article was the user response rate wherever it is needed. There is no reward for hard work in today's society especially in India. Those who have the power and money move up to the ladder no matter what their academic credentials are. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Maintaining basic standards in publishing Government of India and state government documents
by atanu 30 Mar '13

30 Mar '13

Dear Colleagues, It is heartening to see that the government librarians from central and state governments advocating for open access to literature. Open access is not only about making the electronic copy of the literature available in public domain without charge and restrictions, it is also about making the literature discoverable by using basic metadata in publications. While doing literature review, I have encountered with numerous literature published by various agencies within Government of India and state governments without even basic metadata. There are some literature without even an identifiable title. Almost 50 percent documents do not have a publication date and no document has a mention of publication place, publisher, suggestion citation, not to mention standard book numbers (e.g. ISBN). Worse still, publishers do not seem to follow any guidelines in creating file formats. Hosting URLs change very often making citations untraceable within few months. NIC and DEITY are leading developing so many standards in the field of e-Government, eHealth, and other fields. Government information managers should be able implement at least basic bibliographic standards, adhere to procedure for publications, and making IRs hosting government publications. It seems that National Library and archive have already given up on this. It is recommended to set up a technical committee to come up with appropriate recommendations, implementation guidelines, and technical support to the line ministries/ government agencies to improve the situation. With best, Atanu ------------------------------------------------------ Atanu Garai OMEGA Technical Assistance Support Team IPE Global State Institute of Rural Development Campus OMEGA Cell, Ground Floor, Near Stewart School, Unit-8 Bhubaneswar – 751012, India T+ 91.674.6511.307 | F: + 91.674.256.2529 www.ipeglobal.com ------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prevalent Practice of Plagiarism: Is there a Solution
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 28 Mar '13

28 Mar '13

Dear professional colleagues Vasanth Raju's mail bringning to our notice about two articles copied was never a surprise to me. He has only brought to the notice of us the tip of huge ice berg. How many of us know about the entire PhD theses being copied as such to get degrees.I saw a question from Prof Mallinath Kumbar also."Is there a solution for the prevalent practice of plagiarism. Yes, there are several solutions. 1. Take corrective measures at the beginning itself by putting the write ups of students for plagiarism check. Several platforms are available for this like turn it in. Remove the student from the rolls as soon as he is found doing it.2. Journal / Seminar editors should see that the articles are reviewed and plagiarism checked. If found plagiarized see that the authors are black listed. Last two CALIBER (2011/2013) volumes are tried under plagiarism checker and seen that only good articles get published in them3. The important responsibility rests with the teaching community in ! LIS Schools. During research Methodology classes teach them about writing and data analyzing aspects  and more about the menace of Plagiarism. Before we get into deep troubles let us join hands together to avoid this menace embrace our profession. Egos should not play here. 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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Congratulations to Dr. T M Vasudevan (Syamili)
by Syamili C 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

Dear Professionals, It was great pleasure to hear that our beloved teacher Dr. T M Vasudevan, Head of the Library & Information Science Department, Calicut University has gained PhD. Degree. His study entitled “Information literacy of research scholars of universities in Kerala”. Behalf of the entire students of the department, I congratulate you for such a remarkable success. Accept our heartiest congratulations. Syamili C. Dept. of Library & Information Science Calicut University syamili1990(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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Order Reserved on UGC’s Plea on UGC June, 2012 NET Examination
by Punith S 27 Mar '13

27 Mar '13

http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/order-reserved-on-ugcs-ple… A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday reserved its order on an appeal filed by the UGC against a single judge’s verdict quashing the new qualifying criteria prescribed by the UGC in the National Eligibility Test for lectureships. The Bench comprising Chief Justice Manjula Chellur and Justice K.Vinod Chandran reserved the order after the conclusion of arguments on the appeals. The single judge had held that the UGC regulations did not confer any right on the UGC to fix a high mark after holding of the NET. Nor such criteria could be introduced through regulation just before the announcement of the results by executive orders. The introduction of the new criteria was not supported by the law, the single judge had held. As per the new criteria, candidates in the general category who had scored an aggregate of 65 per cent for all the three papers would be eligible to lectureship while the OBC candidates need 60 per cent and the marks for candidates in the SC/ST category was 55 per cent. The single judge had also declared that the petitioners who had obtained separate minimum marks prescribed in the UGC notification had cleared the NET .The court had ordered that they should be given the necessary certificates in a month. In its appeal, the UGC contended that the High Court had no right to make a declaration regarding the result of the test. It had been clearly stated in the original notification that candidates should obtain the minimum required marks in each paper separately. It had also been said that the qualifying criteria for Junior Research Fellowship and eligibility for lectureship would be decided by the UGC before the declaration of results. It was the moderation committee appointed by the UGC comprising senior academicians who had recommended that the general, OBC (non-creamy layer) and the SC/ST candidates would be required to obtain an aggregate percentage of 65, 60 and 55 respectively in addition to the paper-wise minimum percentage as qualifying criteria. The notification had clearly said that the final cut-off shall be decided by the commission before the declaration of results. The single judge’s ruling would only affect the standard of education. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for a librarian post in a leading MNC - Mumbai
by smrithi gopal 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Hi Moderator, Request you to post this in LIS forum. One of the leading MNC is looking for library professionals who can manage the Information Resource Centre independently. He/she should be extrovert, diligent and able to handle the user queries effectively. Strong verbal and written communication with knowledge of MS-Office is mandatory. *Location:** **Mumbai* * * *Designation:** **Associate** (**Information Services)*** Experience on Library in-house operations -- circulation, acquisition, cataloguing, resource sharing. Working knowledge in any library automation software, e-resources and databases with prior experience in handling the day-to-day library activates can apply. Please find the below details to apply for this position: * * 1. Excellent communication skills 2. Regular B.L.I.Sc / M.L.I.Sc / M.Sc (Information Science) from any recognized university 3. He/she should have minimum one year of relevant experience. 4. Local candidate is preferable. Kindly email your updated resume to *s**mrithi.gopal(a)gmail.com<smrithi.gopal(a)gmail.com> * Last date to apply for this position is on or before *28th March 2013* ** Thanks and regards, Smrithi G ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Library Assistant, Assistant Librarian & Librarian
by kumar kum 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Dear Sir, Plese drop this mail into LIS -forum immediately. SGR Group of Institutions,Marathahalli,Bangalore -560037 running Dental,Polytechnic and Nursing Colleges and required the below mentioned staff for their group of Institutions. Library Assistant - 02 (DLISC) Assistant Librarian - 02 (BLISC.MLISC) Librarian - 02(MLISC,M.Phil,PGDLAN,Hardware & Networking) Salary based on Qualification and Experience . Selected Candidates should be ready to join immediately. Send your Resumes to ravikb78(a)gmail.com immediately. Contact for further information Mr.Ravi.K.B Chief Librarian, SGR Institutions, Munnekolala, SGR College Road, Maratha Halli - 560 037 Mobile: 9902692643 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCIES IN LIBRARY- NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, UTTARAKHAND
by Paramjit Singh 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

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UGC NET DEC-2012
by Avijit Dutta 26 Mar '13

26 Mar '13

Dear professionals, Result of UGC NET DEC-2012 has been declared on 25th March 2013. To view the result please log on to http://www.ugcnetonline.in/Result_december2012.pdf Avijit Avijit Dutta Librarian Midnapore College Midnapore - 721 101 Mobile : +919474760116 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Links Vacancy: Information Compiler (One each from Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh)
by Dr. Badan Barman 24 Mar '13

24 Mar '13

Respected Forum Members, LIS Links (http://www.lislinks.com) is the India's First and Largest social network for Library and Information Science Professionals. For the first time in its history, it going to appoint two information compiler- one from the state of Maharashtra and One from the state of Uttar Pradesh. As we will grow, we will cover other states as well. *Candidate Profile* a) MLISc. b) Practical Knowledge of Blogging and Social Network. c) Computer with Internet in Home or Office. d) Should have the capacity to work or devote 10-30 minutes in a day on assigned topic. f) Should be based on Maharashtra or Uttar Pradesh. Kindly apply only if you have fulfilled all the criteria. *Description of Work:* The work will involve compilation of information related to Library and Information Science, Education and others from their respective states and published it over our website. The work can be done easily in conjunction with other job or assignment, as it will hardly take 10-30 minutes in a day. We expect from the candidate to published 5-7 news and announcements in a day from their respective states. *Remuneration:* Rs. 1,000/- per month plus a self satisfaction in helping others. *How to Apply:* Kindly send an email to badanbarman @ gmail.com on or before 31st March, 2013 mentioning the blog / website you have already developed, and why you are interested in this job. Thanking you, Yours faithfully Address: Dr. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam, India *Toll Free Number:* 1800 345 3613 *Phone:* 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 *Fax:* 0361- 2235398. *Institutional Websites:* http://www.kkhsou.in *Personal Websites:* http://www.lislinks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Dr.Subbiah Arunachalam, Open accses to research articles
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Mar '13

24 Mar '13

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Google Reader - Shut Down
by N.S. Harinarayana 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Sorry for cross-posting. The RSS feed aggregation service Google Reader will not be available from July 1, 2013. If you have an account in it, do not forget to backup your data using Google Takeout. For more information visit http://googlereader.blogspot.se/2013/03/powering-down-google-reader.html -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Regarding for need a article
by Mahesh *Y* 23 Mar '13

23 Mar '13

Dear professionals, One of my faculty member need this article for his research work. kindly send below article. *1.A scalable platform for run-time reconfigurable satellite payload processing * http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont… 2.<http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont…> <http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont…> Adaptive middleware design for satellite fault-tolerant distributed computing<http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont…> <http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont…> <http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont…> <http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268642&cont…> http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/xpl/articleDetails.jsp?tp=&arnumber=6268664&cont… -- -- *With Regards* ** * Mahesh.Y Librarian, Shri Pillappa College of Engineering, Bangalore-89. ** Mob: 09916388727 * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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My Views on DDS Model Proposed by Dr. Barman
by Anand Dodamani 22 Mar '13

22 Mar '13

Dear Fellow Professionals, The intention of the model proposed by Dr. Barman to share the electronic resources through DDS may be good. It may help hundreds of libraries and their thousands of clients in obtaining the required information. But, when we look it from the perspective of the copyright, the model carries an enormous risk. Being knowledge managers, we the librarians are expected to educate others on the issues related to the copyright. We should not indulge in violation of this right. It's good if we start working collectively on creating and strengthening the Union Catalogue of Online Resources as suggested by Dr. G. K. Manjunath of IGIDR, Mumbai. With best, *Anand Dodamani Asst. Librarian Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) V. N. Purav Marg, Deonar Mumbai- 400 081* *Phone: 022-2552 5274* *Website: www.tiss.edu* On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 5:57 PM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>wrote: > [image: Boxbe] <https://www.boxbe.com/overview> This message is eligible > for Automatic Cleanup! (lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in) Add cleanup > rule<https://www.boxbe.com/popup?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.boxbe.com%2Fcleanup%3Ftok…>| More > info<http://blog.boxbe.com/general/boxbe-automatic-cleanup?tc_serial=13804119045…> > > 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. Lis link DDS and copyright (jasim s) > 2. kindly mail 2 forum members (Pardeep Rai) > 3. Re: @ Shukhdev singh on DDS (Librarian) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:33:17 +0530 > From: jasim s <jasimndd(a)gmail.com> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Lis link DDS and copyright > Message-ID: > <CA+sbpueScB-4ahzoiAsWcF_Uc0= > zJBFYNV8YJn8Fkok8uL-MBQ(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Sharing licensed content should be dealt with care.it's not the same case > when somebody emails the requested document to some person when a > article/document request comes in LIS Forum/s.Sharing licensed content in > an informal way will not cause much problems.But when it appears in a > formal manner like that one envisioned by Dr.Badan,its a bit complicated. I > think Dr.Badan Burman will soon fell into a copyright infringement case if > a complaint is filed about the Lis Link DDS.I dont know whether the DDS > members will also receive legal notices.Publishers argue that library > exceptions for interlibrary loan and document delivery in the digital > environment, particularly of individual journal articles, are justified > only in very limited circumstances and with the permission of publishers.i > request my colleagues to read the content of the following link and comment > on this matter > > > http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/community/academiclibraries/891083-419/coa… > > Jasimudeen.s > Kerala > -- > > > > *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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Posting a Vacancy at Christ Junior College Library, Bangalore
by Library CJC 22 Mar '13

22 Mar '13

*Christ Junior College* *Hosur Road * *Bangalore – 560029* *Ph. 080-40129292* http://cjc.christcollege.edu E-mail: office(a)cjc.christcollege.edu *Title: **Urgently requires Library Staff* * * *Post:* Library Staff *Qualification: *Graduation/Post-Graduation in Library and Information Science with computer knowledge and relevant experience Interested candidate may submit their application with detailed bio-data along with the documents showing educational qualification through e-mail OR post it to “*The Principal*” within *7 days* On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 11:52 AM, <lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>wrote: > The results of your email command are provided below. Attached is your > original message. > > - Results: > Ignoring non-text/plain MIME parts > > - Unprocessed: > Could you please post this vacancy in the LIS forum > Please find the attachment and do the needful > -- > Thanks & Regards > Sona Raphel > Library incharge > Christ Junior College > Bangalore - 560 029 > Email: library(a)cjc.christcollege.edu > Tel: 080 - 40129233 > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > - Done. > > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Library CJC <library(a)cjc.christcollege.edu> > To: lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Cc: > Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2013 10:55:29 +0530 > Subject: Posting a Vacancy at Christ Junior College Library, Bangalore > Dear Sir/Madam, > > Could you please post this vacancy in the LIS forum > > Please find the attachment and do the needful > > -- > Thanks & Regards > Sona Raphel > Library incharge > Christ Junior College > Bangalore - 560 029 > Email: library(a)cjc.christcollege.edu > Tel: 080 - 40129233 > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by *MailScanner* <http://www.mailscanner.info/>, and is > believed to be clean. > -- Thanks & Regards Christ Junior College Bangalore - 560 029 Email: library(a)cjc.christcollege.edu Tel: 080 - 40129233 -- 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] @ Shukhdev singh on DDS
by Librarian 22 Mar '13

22 Mar '13

Dear Dr. Barman, I agree with Mr Deepak that idea of credit should be same for giver and receiver both. As far as copy right is concerned, we can make union catalogue without violating the copyright because making union catalogue or indexing & making bibliography of the documents do not fall under copyright. Systematic downloading and using for profit, definitely come under umbrella of copy right. Voluntarily sharing one or two articles form a journal to a needy person for study or research purpose should be encouraged, and I think it will not create problem. Also the price of the DDS considering that there is no postal expense, can be minimize for reasonable or closed down. Regards, Ram Laut Tyagee Message: 2 Date: Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:42:07 +0530 From: "Dr. Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> To: Librarian <librarian(a)intaspharma.com> Cc: "lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] @ Shukhdev singh on DDS RE: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 120, Issue 17 Message-ID: <CALRYytS5CM3ea0U5-bgsRqOHfsxynfFpPL=CjGjWXkdAMCAjww(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Dear Singh (Sukhdev Singh) Sir, You are quite right, and I am very much aware of this fact. However, we all know that we cannot survive without crossing some boundary. LIS Forum itself receive a huge number of request for DDS, and people are still sharing by crossing the boundaries of copyright. I just want to make it a more effective one. Lets hope for the best. Dear Tyagee (Ram Laut Tyagee) Sir, Thanks for supporting. I hope it will be a fruitful one. 386 People already agreed to share the resources ( http://lislinks.com/group/document-delivery-service-dds) Within less than a week, we already build a collection of more than 50 online databases from 26 libraries. Now lets make a trial. Thanking you, Yours faithfully Address: Dr. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam, India *Toll Free Number:* 1800 345 3613 *Phone:* 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 *Fax:* 0361- 2235398. *Institutional Websites:* http://www.kkhsou.in *Personal Websites:* http://www.lislinks.com [image: https://mail.google.com/mail/c/u/0/photos/public/AIbEiAIAAABECPP9m4jB3uelhA…] Sukhdev Singh TD., NIC. esukhdev(a)gmail.com<mailto:esukhdev@gmail.com> Dear Dr. Badan Barman, Unless the documents intended to be shared are "Open Access" type, the people involved may land into problems under the provision of Copy Right act. XXXXXXXXXXXXX V. Sriram Chief Librarian vsrirams(a)gmail.com<mailto:vsrirams@gmail.com> Dear Dr. Badan Barman, Thanks for coming up with this initiative. May I make the following comments? - The idea of one credit for giver and two credits for receiver seems to be unfair. [Even for the noble cause like 'blood donation' the credit is same, if I give one pint of blood, I am entitled to receive one pint in return] Hence for ILL also credits should be same. - The amount of Rs. 50/- seems to be too high, [especially since we are dealing with e-documents only]. May I suggest Rs.20/- or Rs.25/-. [Taking into account all aspects such as usage of computers, internet, electricity, staff time] - And in case of institutions interested in charging their users for ILL, the moderator should provide an invoice for obtaining the payment. Best wishes!! Regards, XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Dipak Seal, dipakseal(a)hotmail.com<mailto:dipakseal@hotmail.com> Dear Sir, This will indeed be a great service for DDS by the LIS Professionals. To have a clear idea about that, we would like to know whether DDS includes full text articles available from various journal consortium e.g. JSTOR, Emeraldinsight, ebsco, etc.. and other e-journals sources. Kindly enlighten us. With regards, dipak XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX [image: https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/profile_mask2.png] G.K.MANJUNATH gkm(a)igidr.ac.in<mailto:gkm@igidr.ac.in> pl visit this site for Online Union catalogue of journal holdings in social sciences http://oii.igidr.ac.in click on Union Catalogue One can also contribute data online with a login Sharing electronic documents with other libraries, unless these are in open access, may violate Copy Right. But what about building union catalogue of online resouces ? Does it need permission from the publishers or aggregators ? Also, non-members of a library ( visitors) may be allowed to use the resources within the premises of a library if the agreement with the service providers is signed accordingly. g.k.manjuanath igidr, Mumbai XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Sakhvir sidhu ssidhu_14(a)yahoo.co.in<mailto:ssidhu_14@yahoo.co.in> Dear Sir, This a really great initiative that you have taken and all the very best to you . Thanks n regards Ms. Sakhvir Sidhu Aditya Birla World Academy Mumbai On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 10:16 AM, Librarian <librarian(a)intaspharma.com<mailto:librarian@intaspharma.com>>wrote: > Sir, > > According to your opinion, every library which is offering DDS service on > payment basis will fall under this copyright law, then what is the right of > library which is subscribing the particular resource and paying a huge > amount for it? > > There is no sense of making library networks if you do not have right to > share your resource with the network libraries. > Copy rights and resource sharing are always contradictory we will have to > find a way between. > > Dr. Barman came with a brilliant idea and all the libraries at least try > and assess the pros and cons of the idea then only we can make any > conclusion. > > Regards > > Ram Laut Tyagee > Librarian > Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. > > > > Message: 4 > Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:53:11 +0530 > From: Sukhdev Singh <esukhdev(a)gmail.com> > To: "Dr. Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> > Cc: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com, > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, mlosc <mlosc(a)googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Links Document Delivery Service (DDS) > Message-ID: > < > CAMvFK98cHKRig2trB6438v8iEh+og-Ae-9+VgqGr-3Lok_z-1Q(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 > > Dear Dr. Badan Barman, > > Unless the documents intended to be shared are "Open Access" type, the > people involved may land into problems under the provision of Copy > Right act. > > > Regards, > Sukhdev Singh. > TD., NIC. > > On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Dr. Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com<mailto:badanbarman@gmail.com>> > wrote: > > Respected Froum / Group Members, > > It become a regular fact that people who made a document request did not > > receive the document. Day by day people stop sharing for the benefit of > > others. So, I come with a plan to help the people who are in need of a > > document and at the same time to strengthen the existing library > > associations just by sharing a document. > > > > > > *Proposed Step by Step Process for LIS Links Document Delivery Service* > > > > *Group Address: http://lislinks.com/group/document-delivery-service-dds > > * > > > > *1. Building Union Collection of Electronic Documents:* We are building > > union collection of database / e-journals / e-books that are accessible > to > > individual librarians through their institutional subscription. It will > > only include the collection of those librarians who want to participate > in > > the LIS Links Document Delivery Service. If you are interested kindly > join > > this group (http://lislinks.com/group/document-delivery-service-dds) > and > > include your collection in this form ( > > > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BBczxocBBVd9ZgvtQLJotrQW7ye2Jif9UYmUEoRT_H… > > ). > > > > *2. Ask for Your Document:* As a librarian if you or any one of your > > library member feel the need of any kind of document particularly e-book, > > e-journal, electronic article, that are not accessible from your own > > institute or you are not subscribed to it, then you can ask for the > > document here ( > > > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11sFcxwr8dqR0ptgsaJUYBJ37KwYkPaQkujfFNzLm4Z… > > ). > > > > ? Now the moderator will consult the union collection of electronic > > documents, and send the request to only those who have the access to your > > requested document. > > > > ? The sender will send the document to the moderator and in turn > moderator > > will send the document to the people who are in need of it. > > > > ? Those who will send the article will earn a single credit (for every > kind > > of document a single credit), and the people who will receive it, will > owe > > two credit for a single document. > > > > ? At the end of the year we will charged the people who owe a credit (one > > credit is equal to Rs. 50/-). > > > > ? Those who will earn the credit can use his/her credit to get a document > > or he/she can cash the credit and donate it to any national level library > > association of India (excluding the cost of cheque clearance fee / cost > of > > demand draft and postal charge). > > > > ? Kindly note we are not making a profit and will also take necessary > > action so that others cannot make a profit out of it. > > > > *Note:* I really dont know whether this plan will work or not, but I > think > > we should try it. Kindly provide your constructive criticism on my plan > or > > join me in a test. > > > > > > Thanking you, > > > > > > Yours faithfully > > Address: Dr. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, Library & Information > > Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, > > Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam, India > > *Toll Free Number:* 1800 345 3613 > > *Phone:* 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 > > *Fax:* 0361- 2235398. > > *Institutional Websites:* http://www.kkhsou.in > > *Personal Websites:* http://www.lislinks.com ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: Please note that this e-mail and its attachments are intended for the named addressee only and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. 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kindly mail 2 forum members
by Pardeep Rai 22 Mar '13

22 Mar '13

Dear Friends I would like to share a common issue raised by many professional colleagues who are using the Libsys software. If any library wish to migrate from libsys to another LMS or ERP. This is really a very difficult task, because, libsys software does not support in exporting data into other common communication format (CCF) such Oracle or MySQL, etc. and libsys people does not cooperate at all. Those professionals who have migrated from libsys to another LMS or ERP can help in this case. They are requested to share their experience, how, by which ways and means they have fetched the data from libsys. Please share how the data be can be imported into Excel, Oracle or MySQL, etc. This will help many professionals who are floating in such circumstances. regards -- - *Thanks & Regards* *Dr.Pardeep Rai ** * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lis link DDS and copyright
by jasim s 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

Sharing licensed content should be dealt with care.it's not the same case when somebody emails the requested document to some person when a article/document request comes in LIS Forum/s.Sharing licensed content in an informal way will not cause much problems.But when it appears in a formal manner like that one envisioned by Dr.Badan,its a bit complicated. I think Dr.Badan Burman will soon fell into a copyright infringement case if a complaint is filed about the Lis Link DDS.I dont know whether the DDS members will also receive legal notices.Publishers argue that library exceptions for interlibrary loan and document delivery in the digital environment, particularly of individual journal articles, are justified only in very limited circumstances and with the permission of publishers.i request my colleagues to read the content of the following link and comment on this matter http://www.libraryjournal.com/lj/community/academiclibraries/891083-419/coa… Jasimudeen.s Kerala -- *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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@ Shukhdev singh on DDS RE: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 120, Issue 17
by Librarian 21 Mar '13

21 Mar '13

Sir, According to your opinion, every library which is offering DDS service on payment basis will fall under this copyright law, then what is the right of library which is subscribing the particular resource and paying a huge amount for it? There is no sense of making library networks if you do not have right to share your resource with the network libraries. Copy rights and resource sharing are always contradictory we will have to find a way between. Dr. Barman came with a brilliant idea and all the libraries at least try and assess the pros and cons of the idea then only we can make any conclusion. Regards Ram Laut Tyagee Librarian Intas Biopharmaceuticals Ltd. Message: 4 Date: Tue, 19 Mar 2013 09:53:11 +0530 From: Sukhdev Singh <esukhdev(a)gmail.com> To: "Dr. Badan Barman" <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> Cc: nmlis(a)yahoogroups.com, digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, mlosc <mlosc(a)googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Links Document Delivery Service (DDS) Message-ID: <CAMvFK98cHKRig2trB6438v8iEh+og-Ae-9+VgqGr-3Lok_z-1Q(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 Dear Dr. Badan Barman, Unless the documents intended to be shared are "Open Access" type, the people involved may land into problems under the provision of Copy Right act. Regards, Sukhdev Singh. TD., NIC. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 1:55 PM, Dr. Badan Barman <badanbarman(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Respected Froum / Group Members, > It become a regular fact that people who made a document request did not > receive the document. Day by day people stop sharing for the benefit of > others. So, I come with a plan to help the people who are in need of a > document and at the same time to strengthen the existing library > associations just by sharing a document. > > > *Proposed Step by Step Process for LIS Links Document Delivery Service* > > *Group Address: http://lislinks.com/group/document-delivery-service-dds > * > > *1. Building Union Collection of Electronic Documents:* We are building > union collection of database / e-journals / e-books that are accessible to > individual librarians through their institutional subscription. It will > only include the collection of those librarians who want to participate in > the LIS Links Document Delivery Service. If you are interested kindly join > this group (http://lislinks.com/group/document-delivery-service-dds) and > include your collection in this form ( > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1BBczxocBBVd9ZgvtQLJotrQW7ye2Jif9UYmUEoRT_H… > ). > > *2. Ask for Your Document:* As a librarian if you or any one of your > library member feel the need of any kind of document particularly e-book, > e-journal, electronic article, that are not accessible from your own > institute or you are not subscribed to it, then you can ask for the > document here ( > https://docs.google.com/forms/d/11sFcxwr8dqR0ptgsaJUYBJ37KwYkPaQkujfFNzLm4Z… > ). > > ? Now the moderator will consult the union collection of electronic > documents, and send the request to only those who have the access to your > requested document. > > ? The sender will send the document to the moderator and in turn moderator > will send the document to the people who are in need of it. > > ? Those who will send the article will earn a single credit (for every kind > of document a single credit), and the people who will receive it, will owe > two credit for a single document. > > ? At the end of the year we will charged the people who owe a credit (one > credit is equal to Rs. 50/-). > > ? Those who will earn the credit can use his/her credit to get a document > or he/she can cash the credit and donate it to any national level library > association of India (excluding the cost of cheque clearance fee / cost of > demand draft and postal charge). > > ? Kindly note we are not making a profit and will also take necessary > action so that others cannot make a profit out of it. > > *Note:* I really dont know whether this plan will work or not, but I think > we should try it. Kindly provide your constructive criticism on my plan or > join me in a test. > > > Thanking you, > > > Yours faithfully > Address: Dr. Badan Barman, Academic Consultant, Library & Information > Science, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, > Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam, India > *Toll Free Number:* 1800 345 3613 > *Phone:* 0361-2234964 / 2235971 / 092070 49493 > *Fax:* 0361- 2235398. > *Institutional Websites:* http://www.kkhsou.in > *Personal Websites:* http://www.lislinks.com > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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IEEE India Council Newsletter -- IEEE India Info -- Mar 2013 issue
by Mohan Hr 20 Mar '13

20 Mar '13

Dear all, You can now access the Mar 2013 issue of IEEE India Info, the newsletter of the IEEE India Council at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/icnl/1303/icnl-iii-2013-03.pdf and also at the India Council website http://ewh.ieee.org/r10/india_council/newsletters/2013/mar13.pdf You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. Pl. provide your feedback by email to ieeeindiainfo(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan Editor IEEE India Info Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras Email: hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com Blog: http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/icnl/1303/index.html -- Message from Chairman -- Message from Editor -- Call For Proposals - SIGHT -- A Compendium of Learning Principles -- Advt. -- PLASMA -- Social Impact: It Really is Very Simple… -- Whistle Blowing -- Importance of Life Skills for Engineering Students -- IT in February 2013 -- SIGHT -- Information Resources -- Book: Harnessing Green IT: Principles and Practices (Wiley India) -- Book: Engineering Optimization – A Modern Approach (Universities Press) -- TechQuiz 2013-03 -- News from Sections: Madras -- Forthcoming Events -- Announcements TechQuiz – 2013-03 =============== (Two Prizes to win. Books reviewed in this issue will be presented to the winners) 1. Expand: WEEE. 2. Who coined the term “electricity” 3. The energy efficiency of a computer is expressed as ------. 4. What is the name of the IEEE's highest award, which recognizes an individual for an exceptional contribution or extraordinary career in the IEEE fields of interest. 5. ------ is a robot-seal therapeutic pet, being used in assisting people with Alzheimer’s disease, dementia and autism. Email your answers by 10th Apr 2013 to ieee.techquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “techquiz-2013-03”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are TWO prizes to win. Two prizes will be in the form of books which are briefly reviewed in this edition of the newsletter. They are being offered by Wiley India Pvt. Ltd (www.wileyindia.com) and Universities Press (www.universitiespress.com) Answers along with the winners’ info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of TechQuiz-2013-02 =============================== China, Tetsuro Mori, HEVC -- High Efficiency Video Coding / H.265, Advancing technology for Humanity, Sir Issac Asimov “Signals and Systems” from Wiley India to Arshia Sharma (Chandigarh) “Paths of Innovators (Volume 2)” from Universities Press to J. Jerald Inico (Chennai) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sahitya Akademi Library need Library Professionals for Retro-Conversion of Bengali Language Books.
by sufian ahmad 20 Mar '13

20 Mar '13

Our Library needs library professionals for retro-conversion of Bengali language books on entry basis. Interested persons may contact urgently to the undersigned. -- Sufian Ahmad (Librarian) Sahitya Akademi, 35, Rabindra Bhawan, Mandi House, Delhi-110001 Mobile- 9873634083 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sub : Inauguration of Institutional Repository(IR) and Open Knowledge Gateway(OKG) at The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda
by Mayank Trivedi 20 Mar '13

20 Mar '13

Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate the following information among the group for the benefit of LIS Professionals, Dear LIS Professionals, It gives me immense pleasure that Hon'ble Vice Chancellor of MSU, has inaugurated an Institutional Repository and Open Knowledge Gateway on the website of Hansa Mehta Library. Kindly make the use of the same. *http://www.hmlibrary.ac.in * * * *http://14.139.121.106:8080/jspui/* * * *http://14.139.121.106/OKGW/* * * Regards, * * * * (Dr Mayank Trivedi) University Librarian MSU libmsu(a)gmail.com Mobile : 09426952224 *http://www.hmlibrary.ac.in* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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