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Library Software Features [1 Attachment]
by Rafiq Ansari 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear All, Please check below a comprehensive compliance list for consideration of any library management system. I had compiled the list mainly for a media library (hence you would find references to tapes, etc.), but the list holds true for all types of libraries. Hope you would find it useful in making an informed decision before going for any library management system. Thanks. Rafeeque Ansari | Team Leader - Archive Al Jazeera English Channel | PO Box 23127 | Doha | Qatar M: +974 66628254 W: +974 44892375 rafeeque.ansari(a)aljazeera.net www.aljazeera.net/english =================================== The Times Television Library Compliance List Sr No Specification Yes/No 1 The software should have minimum, but not limited to, the following modules and functions:  Cataloguing, Circulation, Online Search, Web-OPAC, Online Requisition, Online Reservation, Online Renewal, Email scheduling, etc. 2 Allows to redefine data entry worksheet as per our needs and requirements 3 Worksheet label (field names like Author, Title etc.) editing should be possible as per our requirement 4 Allows to create any new worksheet with only necessary fields and data entry elements as per our requirement 5 Builds, maintains and uses Authority for Producers, Directors, Editors, Subjects, Locations, etc. 6 Multi-tasking – to allow multiple tasks with single login / client instance – there should not be any need to open another instance of the client 7 Should be possible to generate barcode labels for face and spine of tapes 8 Alpha-numeric, free text field for Accession Nos. 9 Accession No. field accepts special characters like / ( ) ; : etc. 10 Concept of Series with Accession No. with no field length and character limitation 11 Should be possible to generate reports and statistics based on Accn. Series 12 Stock verification with reports at the end of each year 13 Option to add/remove search fields in OPAC / Web-OPAC 14 Option to modify (add/remove) search options in combo box list in OPAC 15 Search Filter options based on tape format, location, year etc. 16 Options to conduct expert search using Boolean operators 17 Ensure data security from search (OPAC / Web-OPAC) interfaces 18 Allows to export reports in either Word and/or Excel formats 19 Allows to schedule various reminders (overdue, recall, follow-up, etc.) to be sent through email 20 Tracks the location and status of every tape and disk in the library 21 Prints face and spine labels on A4 size self-adhesive sticker stationery 22 Prints small identification labels for smaller items like DVCs 23 Automatically assigns sequential ID numbers 24 Easily creates duplicate records for logging/recording of similar items 25 Supports wildcard searches 26 Retains old ID numbers along with content details so that when the tape is recycled, system is able to tell what was previous information on the tape 27 Powerful inventory control features for blank tapes and disks 28 System should inform in advance the depletion / existing stock of blank tape stock (in order to facilitate acquisition) 29 Facility for Produces to send Online Requisition for Blank Tapes through Web-OPAC to the Library 30 Facility for the Library to forward the Producers’ requisition for blank tapes to Business Dept. for purchase. 31 Online Approval function 32 Facility to inform the producers’ about the receipt of blank tape stock. 33 All above 4 functions (point Nos. 25 – 28) to operate solely on Email system 34 Library check-in/check-out/Renewal/Reservation features 35 Allows to store an unlimited number of records 36 Smart-Fill — Automatically fills in information as you type either by way of list boxes or through browse buttons 37 Sorts and displays records in any order of our choice 38 Multi-media: facility to link images and other audio-visual file systems with records 39 Flexible — allows us to decide how much information to store for each record 40 Flexible enough to integrate with other systems in the organisation 41 Should be possible to post Library Notice and Circulars for the users 42 Should build indexes automatically, and make new records available immediately for searching 43 Allow to mark Tape status as Missing, Damaged, Withdrawn, Recycled, and Master Back up, etc. 44 Should control circulation for the items marked as above (Point No. 43) 45 Should facilitate to flush out record for tapes marked as Missing, damaged, withdrawn, etc. 46 Duplicate check of items based on Tape ID, Tape No. (Accession No.), etc. 47 Should give holdings reports based on tape format, size, episode name, episode No., title, producers, directors, etc. 48 Should give separate count for titles and volumes 49 Should facilitate bar code based circulation 50 Should maintain a comprehensive transactions log – giving circulation history of tapes and allow printing of the log as and when required 51 OS: Windows or Linux 52 Client – Server 53 Web-OPAC option 54 User licenses: Library staff clients = Min 5 Web-OPAC: unlimited 55 Database = Oracle / SQL 56 Record limit = Unlimited Notes: Additional functions can be added in the above compliance list. Please mention jut ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ against each item. For each ‘Yes’, we would insist on a demonstration. Duly filled in Compliance List may either be forwarded as hard copy or through email. Please furnish the following mandatory requirements: Hardware configuration both for server and clients Server OS (all options on which s/w operates) Client platform – whether windows or browser-based Programming language RDBMS Installation base – please attach list of users, particularly in media industry Updates and upgrades during and post warrantee period Warrantee clause Post warrantee AMC rates Cost of customization Implementation period Cost of the software – based on the above specifications On 9 June 2011 14:52, ILANOM <monalipanchbhai(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Dear Members, > > I want to purchase a Library software for our library. As of now the records are maintained in Excel. > I have a budget of 5-6 Lakhs. > Can any body suggest a good software? > Also if anyone has compiled list of features for purchasing such software then plz mail the same at - monalipanchbhai(a)gmail.com > This is bit urgent. Waiting for your kind reply. > Regards, > Monali Maduskar > NISM __,_._,___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OSS User
by subhash khode 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear library professionals I would like to send my Ph.D. questionnaire to the users of open source software. If you are using/evaluating any type of Open source software in your library/research institute then kindly fill your information so that i could send you my questionnaire . Click here to fill your information http://kwiksurveys.com?u=ossuser <http://kwiksurveys.com/?u=ossuser> Subhash Khode Chief Librarian MIT,Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on KOHA
by Prakash R 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear Moderator - I would grateful if you kindly post in LIS.forum the following message and the attachment. Thanking you Yours sincerely, R. Prakash Roja Muthiah Research Library ======================================================================================================= Dear Professionals, Roja Muthiah Research Library will be organizing two day workshop on Koha (hands on training) on July 15 and 16, 2011 at Chennai. *Empowering Libraries & Archives Series* Workshop on Koha 3.4 Linux based Open Source Integrated Library System on July 15-16, 2011 at Roja Muthiah Research Library, Taramani, Chennai Roja Muthiah Research Library has launched a series of workshops titled “Empowering Libraries and Archives”. This first workshop will be aimed at the installation and the use of Koha for libraries and archives. Koha i s the world' s first Free Open Source Integrated Library System. The Koha system is an integrated system of catalogue, OPAC, circulation, member management, serials, and acquisitions package. Koha is web-based ILS, with a SQL database back-end with cataloguing data stored in MARC and accessible via Z39.50. *Course fee: 1500/ -* ( inclusive of lunch) . For Library Science student s Rs . 1000/ - . The course is limited to fifteen participants only. They will be accommodated on first come first served basis . No accommodation will be provided. The course will emphasize hands on training. Resource persons: The workshop will be led by Mr. Dibyendra Hyoju, Director- IT at Madan Puraskar Pustakalaya, Nepal. R. Prakash, Assistant Director, Roja Muthiah Research Library will be the co- facilitator for the workshop. *Components of the Workshop* - Installing Ubuntu Linux - Installing Koha in Ubuntu Linux - Enabling UTF-8 searching in Koha - Impor ting MARC records into Koha - Zebra index - Backing up and restoring Koha database - Acquisition module - Patron management - Cataloguing module - Adding items and generating barcodes - Circulation module - OPAC Last date for Registration is 10 July 2011 Regards R. Prakash Assistant Director Roja Muthiah Research Library, Chennai mobile: 9444031245 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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admission programme notification
by Abdul khan 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear all Integral University has advertised phd programme in library and information science under the faculty of applied sciences. For further details you may visit the website of university http://integraluniversity.ac.in or contact to undersigned. DR. ABDUL MANNAN KHAN LIBRARY IN CHARGE AND COURSE COORDINATOR INTEGRAL UNIVERSITY MOB NO.:0737683 04 69 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper submission- Need Guidance
by Mohan Kulkarni 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, Please specify few National & international journals (For Telecommunication Engineering) in which faculties can publish their papers and those international journals are recognized as reputed in universities or in Telecommunication industry and also which will add weight to Bio data. Your valuable guidance will help me to provide information to our faculty. Thank you, -- From- Mohan Kulkarni Librarian, Nashik, Maharashtra. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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4 new librarian jobs in india
by kamlesh hilal 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

librarian jobs in India <http://www.indeed.co.in/alert/manage/dd27ea7cd67214a8?from=ja&hl=en&fr=t&of…>Click on the librarian post for more Information. <http://www.indeed.co.in/jobs?q=librarian&l=india&from=ja&hl=en&fr=t&of=0> ------------------------------ *4 new jobs found* Librarian<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=9d99408b6cb1b020&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> IEHR - Bangalore, Karnataka Library Science . Responsible for all Libariery related works. Keywords: * Librarian* Company Profile Well known reputed management Education Institute based... Librarian<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=d2634ab2e5868bb3&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> R.V. Higher Education & Technical Institute - Uttar Pradesh Job Title: *Librarian* Job Location: G.T. Road, Chithera, Dadri(Greater Noida) District - Gautam Budh Nagar ( UP) , 07428445035 Ph - 0120 - 2666444 , 2666445... Librarian (Female or Male) (Must be B.Sc (Lib))<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=f1e9763eacebba07&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> IEHR - Bangalore, Karnataka Job Description: Should be B Sc (Lib) - A person who has done B Sc in Library Science . Responsible for all Libariery related works. Desired Candidate Profile... GDC Memorial College<http://www.indeed.co.in/rc/clk?jk=a1a339cdbafd7248&from=ja&qd=RnZhMybXSk4M3…> GDC Memorial College - Bhiwani, Haryana M.D. University, Rohtak Norms. Lab Assistant: B.Sc. (Chemistry/ Physics) * Librarian*: B.Lib/ M.Lib having at least 5 years in same field Head Clerk: Graduate... Thanks (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ Kamlesh B. Hilal Library Assistant Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : kamleshhilal24(a)gmail.com : http://kamleshhilal.blogspot.com : http://www.slideshare.net/kamleshhilal/online-buying-for-librarians. Mob : 9322735397 /// 9833787311. elibrary : http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Indian Z39.50 targets
by mithun raj 10 Jun '11

10 Jun '11

Dear Colleagues, Please help me find reliable Z39.50 targets in India. The only entry I could find from popular Z39.50 target directories is of Delhi Public Library. If anybody have a list of Indian Z39.50 servers with the Host id, Port no., and Database Name, could you post it here. Alternatively you can help me by providing Z39.50 details of your library. Thanking you in advance, -- Mithun Raj M. Project Assistant -II National Information Centre for Marine Sciences National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR) Dona Paula, Goa - 403 004 Mobile: +919379916419 Alt ids: mithunrajm(a)gmail.com, mithunm(a)nio.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Open Access Map - Charting the Growth and Development of Open Access Globally
by Satyaranjan Sahu 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear Professionals Mapping the objects, regions or themes with its geographical position (Longitude and Latitude) is more perceiving than a simple description. The registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR - http://roar.eprints.org/ ) and Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpenDOAR - http://www.opendoar.org/countrylist.php) provide extensive information to the registered repositories to browse and navigate but do not show the repository location geographically. Recently a website known as 'Open Access Map - http://www.openaccessmap.org/' has launched which aim is to display the location of all types of OA-related initiatives. The website shows that "BETA version of Open Access Map under development - launching June 2011! ". There only couples of OA initiatives of India are reflected on the map. It provides option to 'Add Item' to the map. If you are an institutional repository administrator or your institute provides any other open access services then you would like to add those to this map. Regards Satya -------------------------------------------- Satya Ranjan Sahu Scientist National Information Centre for Marine Sciences National Institute of Oceanography (CSIR) Dona Paula, Goa - 403 004 Phone: 0832-2450370 (O); Fax-91-(0)832-2450601 ----------------------------------------------------- Visit http://www.nio.org, http://drs.nio.org, http://www.biosearch.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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More than 1 million eBooks now available via SwetsWise!
by Chandrima Roy 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear Reader, Swets is pleased to announce that SwetsWise, its leading information resource management and procurement platform, has recently expanded its eBook catalog to more than one million publications. Swets has signed agreements with a number of the world's leading eBooks publishers and aggregators, bringing together an impressive wealth of compelling content and creating an extensive collection of eBooks unparalleled within the information industry. SwetsWise provides an intuitive interface for librarians and information managers to select and acquire eBook content. Customers are able to purchase both individual titles and eBook collections, under the same pricing and purchase models offered by publishers and aggregators directly. "Expanding SwetsWise to support the acquisition and management of eBook content has enabled us to offer customers a single, user-friendly interface to acquire and manage both eBooks and journals, which is unique to the information industry," said Maxim van Gisbergen, Business Development Manager at Swets. "The rapid rate that publishers and other suppliers are signing up to the platform clearly illustrates the unique proposition we offer and showcases the potential, strength and overall value of our SwetsWise platform." The following eBooks publishers and aggregators have agreed to make their content available in SwetsWise: * 123Library * ABC-CLIO * ACLS - American Council of Learned Societies Humanities EBook (HEB) * Bentham Science Publishers * Berghahn Books * Bibliotechnia * Books 24x7 Skillsoft * Brill * CABI * Canadian Electronic Library * ciando eBooks * CRCnetBASE * de Gruyter * Digitalia * Duncker & Humblot * ebrary * e-libro * Elsevier * Emerald * Global Media * IGI Global * Infobase * IOS Press * Jaypee * Karger * Liturgical Press * Ingram Content Group, MyiLibrary(r) * Oxford University Press * Rittenhouse Book Distributors, Inc./The R2 Digital Library * Safari Books Online * Sesame Street eBookstore * Springer * Taylor & Francis * Woodhead Publishing * World Bank Publications * World eBook Library Consortia (WEL) * WorldScientific Further information on the eBooks available through SwetsWise can be found at: www.swets.com/swetswise/ebooks About SwetsWise SwetsWise is the culmination of Swets' insight from more than 100 years of experience in the information industry. The result is an extensive portfolio of products and services designed to simplify the way customers acquire, search, access, manage and evaluate their eBooks and subscriptions. SwetsWise enables information professionals to effectively and efficiently administer all stages of the content management process, helping them to meet the information goals of their organization and improve the productivity of the people who use the information. Its fully integrated approach allows customers to combine individual SwetsWise services, offering the simplicity of a single solution for meeting their information needs. Further details on the SwetsWise portfolio can be found at: www.swets.com/swetwise www.swetswise.com <http://www.swetswise.com/> About Swets Swets is the world's leading information services company. We build on 110 years of experience to maximize the return on investments in time and money for clients and publishers in today's complex information marketplace. With clients in over 160 countries, Swets is a true "long tail" powerhouse that provides the most comprehensive and sophisticated e-commerce platform currently available in its field. Swets has been included in E-Content Magazine's "100 Companies that Matter Most in the Digital Content Industry" for the past six years and is the only information agent to be ISO 9001:2008 certified on a global basis - a testament to our stringent operation and client service procedures. Thanks & regards Chandrima Roy Product Support Manager Swets Office no 806, Pearl Business Park Netaji Subhash Place, Pitampura New Delhi 110034 T: +91-11-45719347-48 M: +91-9911555451 E: croy(a)in.swets.com <blocked::mailto:croy@in.swets.com> I: www.swets.com <http://www.swets.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University of Mumbai - EBSCO Database
by sandeep bhavsar 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Respected All I am pleased to inform you that University of Mumbai is offering EBSCO database access to its affiliated college Teachers and Research Student. Librarians of the affiliated college of University of Mumbaishould promote this service among the Teachers and Research students. For Registration Kindly visit : http://mum.digitaluniversity.ac/EbscoRegisteration.aspx?ID=26392 EBSCO will inform you about the confirmation through SMS and email within 25 days. ( Press note is available at http://www.mu.ac.in/prejournals.html ) Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9029 345777 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for 6th TBR Memorial Lecture- Reminder
by shivaram gowda 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

Dear Members On behalf of NCSI and NCSI-Net I cordially invite you all for the 6th TBR Memorial Lecture organized at NCSI, IISc, Bangalore on 10th June 2011 at 6 PM. Details of the Lecture: Topic: Role of LIS in Semantic Web Technology Speaker: Prof. ARD Prasad, Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Date & Time: 10/06/2011 at 6 PM Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators by replying to this mail. With warm Regards NCSI-Net Coordinators. Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian Standards
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 09 Jun '11

09 Jun '11

During Ranganathan's days there were a number of Indian Standards issued (by the then ISI now BIS) relating to various aspects of Library services and library materials. I am not aware of any standardization activity nowadays for the past few decades in this area. Is anyone aware of what is happening? Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278.My blog: http://vyasa-kaaranam-ketkadey.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IMPORTANCE OF CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS FOR DOCUMENT ACQUISITION BY LIBRARIES
by MN Seetharaman 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Moderator - I shall appreciate if you would kindly post in lis.forum the following message which would be of considerable interest to librarians in general, especially special librarians/information scientists. Thanking you Yours sincerely, M N Seetharaman Former Head, Information Centre for Aeronautics, NAL, Bangalore ======================================================================================================= Dear Fellow library colleagues and professionals As most of you are aware, international conferences organized by scholarly societies and professional associations are considered as major sources of information on cutting edge research and development, particularly in the fields of science, engineering and technology. It is only at these conferences that a research breakthrough is made public or current issues are debated for the first time. If the research undertaken by a scientist or engineer has uncovered new material, led to a fundamentally new approach to familiar material, or posed a valuable new connection or juxtaposition, it is only at important national and international conferences that he or she considers disseminating his/her scholarship in the form of a conference paper. It is for these reasons that published conference proceedings are considered as valuable sources of information, covering research findings, innovations, best practices or new methodology. It is only much later that such information finds its way to official journal publication. According to a survey conducted by INSDOC some time ago,the Indian Institute of Science Library has the largest collection of conference proceedings in the country. NAL Library came second. As we all know, it is rather difficult to source and procure conference proceedings that fall into the category of grey literature. However, the following acquisition tools may be useful for librarians in identifying, selecting and ordering of conference proceedings: 1. www.proceedings.com (Web Site of Curran Associates Inc., Red Hook, New York, USA,who are specialists in this field). 2. British Library, Boston Spa, UK. - Records of conference holdings are available through its Integrated Catalogue and British Library Inside or in the monthly and annual print publication - Index of Conference Proceedings - ICP. Yours sincerely, M.N. Seetharaman Formerly, Head, Information Centre for Aeronautics, National Aerospace Laboratories, Bangalore -- 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] Request to send a Softcopy of SRR Photos
by karunakar n 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Friends/Professionals I have searchedFfor SRRs Photos through many websites to fetch & take print out of the same which can be affixed for SRRs birthday celebration in college. But When i copied the same the required pixel was not suitable to take PrintOuts of the same. So i request any one who can send the softcopy of the SRRs and do the needful with required Pixel to take PrintOuts. -- Thanks and Regards, Karunakar.N *karunakar.nk(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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Need Information
by Veeru 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, Can anyone please provide me this Stadard Standard name is : IP 329 Standard from: Institute of Petroleum. -- *with regards Virupaksh BH National Library of India Kolkatta. * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bharathidasan University, - offering MLIS, M.Phil., (full time & Part Time) in Library and Information Science
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Professionals The Department of Library and Information Science of Bharathidasan University, Trichy, Tamilnadu is offering MLIS (full time), M.Phil., (full time & Part Time) in Library and Information Science. The Interested candidate are requested to apply by visiting website by downloading application form 1, http://www.bdu.ac.in/, 2. http://library.bdu.ac.in The extended date for submission of application is 24/06/2011 Eligible: MLISc., - Any Degree M.Phil., - MLISc., The current graduate students can apply with 5 Semester mark sheet. Future of the Profession: 1. Scholarship/ fellowship /Loan facilities 2. Air-conditional and Multimedia Class Room 3. 24 X 7 Internet facility Access 4. Individual System for Students 5. More exposure to practical training on library Practicing & Services. 6. 100% Placements 7. Sophisticated Hostel facility 8. Updated and employable curriculum. By Dr. S. Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian & Head Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University, Trichy - 24 Tamilnadu, India. Cell: 09486916358 -- Dr. R. Balasubramani Assistant Librarian, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. Tamilnadu, India Cell: 9994889426 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for information
by Vara Lakshmi Rudrabhatla 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Professionals Are there any standards / guidelines / performance indicators / best practices for special libraries in India? I will be grateful if anyone provide some inputs. thanks varalakshmi -- Dr. RSR Varalakshmi, Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science., Andhra University. Visakhapatnam. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Accession number in SOUL
by Vimal Kumar 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Friends, In which tag SOUL version 1 stores Accession Number? Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.co.nr Blog: http://vimalkumar.oksociety.in http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference at Annamalai University
by suruli nathi 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Dear Professionals, The Faculty of Engineering & Technology Library is going to organize a two day national conference on *desiging a digital Library using open source software during July 29 *- 30, 2011. We are looking forward your presence to this conference and please contribute research articles (original Study) of your interest in any of the sub themes mentioned below. *ANNOUNCEMENT AND CALL FOR PAPERS* *On* *“**Design And Development Of Digital Library Using Open Source Software**”* ** *July 29 - 30, 2011*** *ORGANISOR :** Faculty of Engineering & Technology Library* * **Annamalai** University* *Important Dates * * * *Last Date for Paper Submission : 20- 06- 2011* *Acceptance of paper - Intimation to authors : 24- 06- 2011* *Final / Fair Copy : 29- 06- 2011* *SUB **THEMES* * *Digital Library : Over view and Design* * *Open Source Software – Types * ** Copy Right and Content Creation* ** Professional Skill and Competencies in the Digital Era* * * *REGISTRATION * Faculty/ Librarians/ Library professionals : Rs. 400.00 Local Participants / Research Scholars : Rs 250. 00 Students : Rs. 200.00 *For Submissions of Papers / Accomodation * *Dr A. Manimekalai, Organising Secretary* Assistant Librarian & Head, Faculty of Engineering & Technology Library Annamalai University, Annamalainagar- 608 002. Email: amanimekalai.au(a)gmail.com, Mobile: 9443568782 Phone : 04144- 239175( Off), 04144- 228230 ® -- With regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Librarian Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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libraries=educational institutions
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jun '11

08 Jun '11

Date: Tue, 7 Jun 2011 19:07:49 -0700 (PDT) From: Prof. N. Laxman Rao. <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> New York Court Declares That Libraries Are Educational InstitutionsBy Michael Kelley�Jun 2, 2011� In a decision being hailed by librarians in New York, the�Supreme Court of Suffolk County�has ruled that libraries are educational institutions. The decision places libraries squarely on the same privileged level as schools and churches when it comes to zoning disputes and may also position them advantageously for future budget battles. The court�declared�on May 17 that the East Hampton Library is entitled to expand its children's area without being subject to an environmental review that the local zoning board had been insisting upon. Chartered libraries such as East Hampton "are, indeed, educational uses and as such, serve the same inherently beneficial effects on the community as do schools," and are, therefore, entitled to "the same deferential treatment in zoning and like matters that are accorded to schools and religious institutions," the ruling reads. Ruling might make lawmakers think differently "This decision recognizes that libraries are not cultural amenities. They are educational institutions and are an essential public service," said Michael Borges, the executive director of the New York Library Association (NYLA). NYLA filed an amicus brief in the case as did�The Suffolk Cooperative Library System, the�Library Trustees Association of New York, and the�Long Island Library Resource Council. "This sets us up nicely to work with state policy makers to get them to recognize that libraries deserve the same type of support and recognition that schools get," Borges said. "It recognizes libraries as educational institutions and librarians as educators." Mary Ellen O'Connor, the president of the Library Trustees Association of New York, agreed that the ruling may enhance the value of libraries in the eyes of lawmakers. "I was very happy that the decision ran in favor of the library because we are so undervalued in New York, and you can see that from the amount of money that gets cut from libraries every year by the legislature. So, it's a very good first step in really trying to get people to think differently about libraries," she said. "We always say everybody loves the library, and they do, but loving it is one thing and understanding the education component of libraries is another thing," O'Connor said. "This decision brings peoples awareness level up so that they understand that education takes places in libraries, and I think if people understand the educational element of libraries that would definitely help at budget time," she said. Since the decision is only by one of New York's supreme courts (there is a supreme court in each of New York's 62 counties) and not a federal court, Borges does not think the ruling will have implications beyond New York, but it, nonetheless, has a particular resonance because of growing�efforts�in places such as Los Angeles to redefine the role of librarians as something less than an educator. "I don't think there have been a lot of court cases about the definition of libraries as an educational institution in the last ten or 20 years," said Dennis Fabiszak, the director of the East Hampton Library. "Either nobody has challenged it, or, with shrinking library budgets, libraries that have been put into a bad situation didn't have the resources to carry a dispute through to the end," he said. Other libraries won't have to go through same fight In East Hampton's case, the eight-year battle with the village's Zoning Board of Appeals cost nearly a half million dollars to fight, paid for through donations, Fabiszak said. The zoning board had refused in July 2010 to grant two variances and a permit for the expansion project, and it asserted that the library was subject to its jurisdiction because while it "may well be, for some purposes, defined and treated in the law as an educational institution, it should not be considered as such for zoning purposes nor under�SEQRA�[the state's environmental law]." The library argued that its status as an institution chartered by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York entitled it to "the deferential treatment with respect to zoning requirements that educational and religious institutions have long enjoyed." The court backed the library, saying it was chartered by the Board of Regents, thus ensuring that it is "accorded not-for-profit educational corporation status under�Education Law 216-a." The court noted that "in addition to providing traditional library resources, it offers numerous instructional programs, classes, lectures and lessons, all of which are, unequivocally, educational in nature." "The judge said it perfectly: libraries are an inherent public good," said Kevin Verbesey director of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. "It will save other libraries from having to go through this process," he said. The decision will apply to all�756 public libraries�in the state, as well as the state's 355 association libraries, all of which are chartered by the Board of Regents. They all are public libraries, but anassociation library�is created by a membership association, while a public library is created by a municipality or the state legislature. The 6800-square-foot expansion will now proceed since the village will not appeal the decision. "Clarifying that the library is an educational institution makes it clear that libraries are exempt from the environmental law of New York if they are doing an expansion of less than 10,000 feet," Fabiszak said. "The fact that no other library will have to go through this process is very important," he said. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Calculating RoI from Libraries
by G Mahesh 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

Measuring monetary value of libraries has been a challenge. Recently, the Massachusetts Library Association has created a ROI calculator that allows a library user to determine how much is saved by using the library. One can check out the ROI calculator at http://www.ilovelibraries.org/getinformed/getinvolved/calculator.cfm G. Mahesh NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: 3rd Kala Nidhi Lecture Series and Outreach Programme 8th June 2011 at 3.00 pm at IGNCA
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

INDIRA GANDHI NATIONAL CENTRE FOR THE ARTS cordially invites you to the 3rd Kala Nidhi Lecture Series and Outreach Programme on A Study of Sir William Jones Works: >From IGNCA- Kala Nidhi Reference Library Rare Collections by Ms. Seema Chopra Freelance Journalist On the Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 3.00 PM at Lecture Hall, IGNCA Kala Nidhi Building (Ground Floor) 11, Mansingh Road, New Delhi-110001 Dr (Mrs) Paramjeet K. Walia Headof Department of Library and Information Science University of Delhi Will preside over About the topic: Sir William Jones, British Orientalist and jurist who did much to encourage interest in Oriental studies in the West. He studied at Harrow and University College, Oxford (1764-68), and learned 28 languages, such as Latin, Greek, Hebrew, Arabic and Persian. His works includes, Grammar of the Persian Language and a translation of seven famous pre-Islamic Arabic odes. In 1783 he was knighted and sailed for Calcutta as judge of the Supreme Court. He founded the Asiatic Society of Bengal and the Asiatic Society in Calcutta in 1784. In his 1786 presidential discourse to the Asiatic Society of Calcutta he postulated the common ancestry of Sanskrit, Latin, and Greek. His findings provided the impetus for the development of comparative linguistics in the early 19th century. He wrote on the local laws, music, literature, botany, and geography, and made the first English translations of several important works of Indian literature. In 1789 he was the first to translate the Abhijñanasakuntalam, an Indian play (written in a mix of Sanskrit and Prakrit) into a Western language under the title of Sacontalá or The Fatal Ring; An Indian Drama by Cálidás (Kalidasa). He encouraged his colleague Charles Wilkins to make the first translation of the Bhagavad Gita into English. Kala Nidhi serves as a major cultural information/knowledge resource hub to support research objectives and the technical information needs of other units of IGNCA. The reference library has an array of primary and secondary material in the broad areas of humanities and the arts. Many scholars have got benefited from the rich resource of IGNCA. This lecture is an effort to bring to fore the researches and academicians in the field through their literary contributions. The present lecture traverses the literary journey of Sir William Jones as gleaned from the six volumes of the complete works of Sir William Jones. The six volumes not only apprise but also acquaint one with the ancient cultures of India, which by the efforts of Sir William Jones drew the attention of west towards the oriental studies. The discourses of Sir William Jones in the published volumes through ample light not only on the Indian mythology and beliefs but vis-à-vis there is a comparative study with that of East Asia, West Asia and Graco-Roman civilizations. One of his essays gives a chronological table of the kings and rulers of ancient India. The essays on the Indian calendar of festivals, mystical poetry, and account of Mughal kings are equally interesting. Sir William Jones was overwhelmed with the richness and development of Indian literary Treasure that he remarked that it was the East which held the secrets of early history and civilization of man. About the speaker: Ms. Seema Chopra is Graduate in Economics and Maths, Diploma holder in Journalism and Textile Designing from Delhi University. She started her career Freelance Journalist. A member of InSA- Indian society for authors. She has been writing columns on Travel and Indian culture since 1988 for various national and regional newspapers. She has also contributed papers in national and international journals. Presently she is doing research on forms of Ram Kathas in India, statewise, published in a weekly column in Punjab-Kesri and Dainik Jagran. Also reviewing the Rare Books in Kalanidhi in the IGNCA (Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts), Mansingh Road, New Delhi. She is Trustee and Member of advisory board of many organizations related to women and child welfare. ******************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous Trust under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 11 Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Phone: 91-11-23388333, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-23385884 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in ramesh.gaur(a)fulbrightmail.org http://www.ignca.nic.in/PDF_data/Profile_Dr_RC_Gaur.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA National Seminar on Content Management: Registration and Call for papers
by faisal sl 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information Dates:14-16 July 2011 Venue: Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram 695 033, Kerala OBJECTIVES The rapid developments in the range and scope of CM Systems call for a systematic mapping and review, so as to optimize choice of more productive options. Within this framework, the major objectives of the Seminar have been formulated as: **To assess the status and examine the new trends in the information transfer processes in libraries with a view to ensure better deliverables through effective Content Management. **To help develop novel strategies for the efficient management of information in all its ramificationsâ€“ traditional or digital, ensuring best practices to capture, manage, store, preserve and deliver. FACETS OF THE THEME OF THE SEMINAR  Knowledge Management : New Dimensions  Document Management  Preservation Strategies  Web / Portal Content Management  Enterprise Content Management  Open Access Initiatives / Learning Object Repositories / Institutional Repositories  Digital Learning Systems  Online Learning and Course Management Systems  From Web 2.0 to Library 2.0  Delivery Methods  Info Marketing  Aggregators & Integrators  Case Studies  Tools, Techniques & Devices  Security Technologies  Application in various Information Systems including :  Public Libraries  Academic Libraries  S & T / R & D Institutional Libraries  Corporate Sector Libraries  Media Libraries  CMS Administration & Librarians : Fusion  HR Development  Education  Training A Panel Discussion & the Concluding Session are expected to help consolidate the deliberations and plot specific guidelines for practicing professionals. SESSIONS Sessions : Inaugural Session Business Sessions Valedictory Function Features : Keynote Address Invited Lectures / Lead Papers for every Session Poster Presentations Product Presentations Best Paper Awards (Excluding Invited Lectures) Release of Souvenir REGISTRATION FEE General : Rs. 1000.00 Concession Rate for KLA Life Members & Students : Rs. 750.00 SUBMISSION OF PAPERS AUTHOR GUIDELINES The Abstract and Paper should confirm the following guidelines: They should be double-spaced, A4 page size, 12 point font size, Times New Roman/Arial font type, 1 inch margin on top and bottom, in Word format. All illustrations, figures, and tables should be placed within the text at the appropriate points,with numbers and captions. Word limit Abstract: 250-300 words Paper: 2500-3000 words The Conference paper should consists of: Title of the paper, Name(s) of author/s, their Institution, city and E-mail id. The submission has not been previously published, nor is it before another conference for consideration. Those who are desirous of submitting Papers for Presentation may forward the same in two versions (Print & Soft copy) as under : (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to: kps31147(a)yahoo.com /kps31147new(a)gmail.com & (b) Print version to : The General Convener,KLA National Seminar-2011, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002 For more details and seminar updates: http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com KLA Website: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ *********************************************************** Posted by S.L.Faisal Convener (Publicity) KLA National Seminar 2011 E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com Mob:09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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announcement on new media technologies workshop
by kiran＠cseindia.org 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

This workshop on “new media technologies for strategic communication” will be useful to digital librarians and information professionals with goals to innovate. Workshop details at http://www.cseindia.org/content/e-outreach-new-media-technologies-advocacy-… Last date for applying – June 20, 2011. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JASIST & Bulletin TOCs and Webinars from ASIS&T
by atanu 07 Jun '11

07 Jun '11

[This email was posted on ASIST-announce list and is edited for this forum. If you intend to consult any paper(s) from these publications, please send an email to atanu at computer.org.] June JASIST TOC and June/July BULLETIN TOC are below. This issue of JASIST includes the first “Advances in Information Science,” the series that was established as the successor to the Annual Review of Information Science and Technology (ARIST). Miles Efron contributes an authoritative overview of problems raised in the emerging field of microblog information retrieval, identifying the most significant challenges that face designers of search engines for microblog environments. - - - WEBINARS ASIST has offered are at http://www.asis.org/Conferences/webinars/. Many are free for ASIS&T members, others have a minimal charge. Several topics suggested in a recent survey are available. At the same site is a free video of the first ASIS&T Lecture series, From Intervention Informatics to Prevention Informatics presented by Dr. Sherrilynne Fuller, hosted by the University of Kentucky - - - [To access JASIST, Bulletin or Proceedings in the ASIS&T Digital Library, log in to the ASISAT site as a member, the continue to the DL after clicking OK on the welcome screen] - - - BULLETIN, June/July 2011, Vol. 37, No. 5 http://www.asis.org/bulletin.html Full Text: PDF http://www.asis.org/Bulletin/Jun-11/Bulletin_JunJul11_Final.pdf (Size: 6.3mb) SPECIAL SECTION: Research Data Access and Preservation (RDAP) RDAP RDAP2: First Impressions by Joseph Hourclé RDAP2: Session by Session by Joseph Hourclé Counterpoint | RDAP2: Need for IA and LIS Expertise a Noticeable Theme by Melissa Weaver FEATURES Opinion | Whose Role Is It Anyway?: A Library Practitioner's Appraisal of the Digital Data Deluge by Marisa L. Ramirez Has the Revolution in Scholarly Communication Lived Up to Its Promise? by Trudi Bellardo Hahn, Mariann Burright and Heidi Nickisch Duggan Embracing Lossy: Sacrificing Metadata to Gain Agility by James Powell, Tamara M. McMahon and Linn Collins 2010, Year of Cataloging Research in Review by Jimmie Lundgren Data, Information, Knowledge: The Emerging Field of Health Informatics by Prudence W. Dalrymple Information Overload, Reloaded by Nathaniel Davis COLUMNS Opinion Information Science as Knowledge Translation by Alex Garnett DEPARTMENTS President's Page by Linda C. Smith Editor's Desktop by Irene Travis Inside ASIS&T - - - JASIST Current Volume Volume 62 Issue 6 (June 2011) Editorial Advances in Information Science (page 995). Jonathan Furner Advances in Information Science Information search and retrieval in microblogs (pages 996–1008), Miles Efron Research Articles Decision criteria in digital preservation: What to measure and how (pages 1009–1028), Christoph Becker and Andreas Rauber Affiliation disambiguation for constructing semantic digital libraries (pages 1029–1041), Yong Jiang, Hai-Tao Zheng, Xinmin Wang, Binggan Lu and Kaihua Wu A material history of bits (pages 1042–1057), Jean-François Blanchette The nature of historical representation on Wikipedia: Dominant or alterative historiography? (pages 1058–1065), Brendan Luyt Understanding the effect of social networks on user behaviors in community-driven knowledge services (pages 1066–1074), Minhyung Kang, Byoungsoo Kim, Peter Gloor and Gee-Woo Bock Social media and migration: Virtual community 2.0 (pages 1075–1086), Lee Komito A context-based investigation into source use by information seekers (pages 1087–1104), Naresh Kumar Agarwal, Yunjie (Calvin) Xu and Danny C.C. Poo Multinationals on the web: Cultural similarities and differences in English-language and Chinese-language website designs (pages 1105–1117), Hui-Jung Chang Variations between subjects in the extent to which the social sciences have become more interdisciplinary (pages 1118–1129), Jonathan M. Levitt, Mike Thelwall and Charles Oppenheim Open access and Scopus: A new approach to scientific visibility from the standpoint of access (pages 1130–1145), Sandra Miguel, Zaida Chinchilla-Rodriguez and Félix de Moya-Anegón How to evaluate universities in terms of their relative citation impacts: Fractional counting of citations and the normalization of differences among disciplines (pages 1146–1155), Loet Leydesdorff and Jung C. Shin Inequality of publishing performance and international collaboration in physics (pages 1156–1165), Mu-Hsuan Huang, Muh-Chyun Tang and Dar-Zen Chen Determining inventor status and its effect on knowledge diffusion: A study on nanotechnology literature from China, Russia, and India (pages 1166–1176), Xuan Liu, Siddharth Kaza, Pengzhu Zhang and Hsinchun Chen Re-ranking question search results by clustering questions (pages 1177–1187), Yunbo Cao, Huizhong Duan, Chin-Yew Lin and Yong Yu Discovering latent topical structure by second-order similarity analysis (pages 1188–1207), Timothy Cribbin Brief Communications A theoretical approach to the unification of informetric models by wave-heat equations (pages 1208–1211), Fred Y. Ye Atlas of Science: Visualizing What We Know (pages 1212–1213), Diane Rasmussen Neal __________________ Richard B. Hill Executive Director American Society for Information Science and Technology rhill(a)asis.org (301) 495-0900 rhill(a)asis.org ASIS&T 74th Annual Meeting: October 9-13, 2012 New Orleans Marriott New Orleans, LA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library & GIS Software
by dkshastri 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

Hello, Sir/Madam, I have a query, regarding application of GIS (Geographical Information System) Software in Library, Which Commercial/ Free/ or Open Source GIS Software is Suitable or even is used for Research, or Experiment purpose in Library ? Thank You >From Devashri Shastri Librarian Aadharshila Knowledge Valley. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KALA Monthly Lectures Series - Talk on "How to Become A Wholesome, Multi-Skilled Librarian/ Information Scientist" by M N Seetharaman on Tuesday, 7th June 2011 @6.00pm
by Babu Rajendra 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

Dear LIS Professionals, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is happy to invite you to the Monthly Lecture Series. The fifth talk of the series has been scheduled on Tuesday, 7th June 2011 @6.00pm at the following Address: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) # 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 Title: "How to Become A Wholesome, Multi-Skilled Librarian/ Information Scientist". Speaker: Mr. Seetharaman M N, Rtd. Librarian, NAL, Bangalore. Abstract: In this talk Mr. Seetharaman would stress on the ongoing debate about the relevance of libraries and librarians in the era of internet and digital age. The need for librarians to be aware of fast moving changes in the global library and information environment. How the emerging library 2.0 concept would change the way we work. He is going to stress on the Need for librarians to develop basic and high level competencies to meet the challenges of the changed environment in the way we deliver our services. How the present day Librarians need to equip themselves such that they become successful information brokers for both print and electronic media. The ways and means to develop skills to identify, retrieve, organize, repackage and provide electronic access to digital information sources and how to become a change agent for technology applications. He is also presenting a case study on how to make a sick library into a modern, vibrant knowledge centre. About The Speaker: Mr. Seetharaman M N has done his Master's Degree (International Relations), from Pune University. He has also done Associateship in Information & Documentation, Indian National Scientific Documentation Centre, CSIR, New Delhi during the year 1966. He was heading Information Centre for Aerospace Sciences & Technology (ICAST) between 1965-1988 at National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore. He has worked as a Chief Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Madras from 1989-1992. He has served as a Information Products Manager at Global Information Systems Technology, Bangalore during 1992-1996. During 1996-1997 , he has served as a Consulting Editor, Computer Software Magazine, 3SE (Software, Services, Support & Education) Ltd. Bangalore. From 1997 to 2009 he has served as a Sr. Consultant: Project Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Information Management and Events Management in Composites Technology Park, Bangalore. Presently he is serving as a country Representative for India, with Curran Associates Inc, Red Hook, New York to publicize and Market high tech International Conference Proceedings published by about 300 professional associations worldwide. Please confirm your participation. Thanks and Regards, Rajendra Babu H General Secretary Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) . The information in this email is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). Access to this email by anyone else is unauthorized. If you are not an intended recipient, please notify the sender of this email immediately. You should not copy, use or disseminate the information contained in the email. Any views expressed in this message are those of the individual sender, except where the sender specifically states them to be the views of Capco. http://www.capco.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Request for Article: Is it fair?
by gayathri sen 06 Jun '11

06 Jun '11

1.The person requesting the article has to give full bibliographic details. If it is incomplete, fellow professionals may not spend time bothering about some other institution's request. 2.They should become members of organizations like DELNET and ask for DDS services and pay the charges 3. Posting such requests in the forum may not be a good idea even from copywrite point of view Gayathri Sen PESIT --- On Thu, 6/2/11, Gireesh Kumar T K <giryksd(a)gmail.com> wrote: From: Gireesh Kumar T K <giryksd(a)gmail.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Request for Article: Is it fair? To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Thursday, June 2, 2011, 12:22 PM Dear Sir/Madam/Professional friends This has reference to some of the recently published posts in LISFORUM with a topic "Request for Article", for their requirement of full text journal articles. In most of the requirements it is found that the bibliographic details given by the requester is deficient to find out even the source of the article and moreover it is a time-consuming process. And also seen that some of our professional friends are not even mentioned the title of the journal or year of publication/vol.No/Issues No/ number of pages etc etc. Is it a good practice to ask a person to do complete search and find out the details and then download the article even if we desire to help our friends? In my personal view, it would be very easy and time saving to find out the softcopy (fulltext) of the article (since we need to find out whether we have the full text access or not) if the requester could give the full text link of the source article. or the URL which directs to the publishers platform. With Regards Gireesh Kumar TK ARC International Hyderabad http://www.arci.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: standard norms for UGC & AICTE Approved university library
by ashis biswas 05 Jun '11

05 Jun '11

----- Forwarded Message ---- From: ashis biswas <biswas.ashis(a)yahoo.com> To: library.iite(a)gmail.com Sent: Sat, 4 June, 2011 7:45:00 PM Subject: Fw: [LIS-Forum] standard norms for UGC & AICTE Approved university library Dear Mr. Patel, You read the chapter 15: "Standards for Libraries"of An introduction to library management . 2011 .- Rs. 350. Published by Progressive Publishers, 37A, College Street, Kolkata 700 073. Phone No. 03322196539, Mob No. 8961203029. I hope you will get all your answers. With regards, Ashis Biswas Librarian, Victoria Institution (College) Kolkata 700 009 ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: IITE Library <library.iite(a)gmail.com> To: lisforum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Thu, 2 June, 2011 1:09:38 PM Subject: [LIS-Forum] standard norms for UGC & AICTE Approved university library Dear All, Greetings from IITE Library!!! Any one can guide me what are the standard norms for UGC & AICTE Approved university library? 1. Library building (central library or departmental library) 2. Areas 3. Infrastructures 4. No. of books, journals, e-resources etc. 5. Budget 6. Staff & etc. Thanks & regards, -- Rajshri Patel Asst. Librarian Indus Institute of Technology & Engineering (IITE), (02764)-260 277 / 78 (Ext-289) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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standard norms for UGC & AICTE Approved university library
by IITE Library 04 Jun '11

04 Jun '11

Dear All, Greetings from IITE Library!!! Any one can guide me what are the standard norms for UGC & AICTE Approved university library? 1. Library building (central library or departmental library) 2. Areas 3. Infrastructures 4. No. of books, journals, e-resources etc. 5. Budget 6. Staff & etc. Thanks & regards, -- Rajshri Patel Asst. Librarian Indus Institute of Technology & Engineering (IITE), (02764)-260 277 / 78 (Ext-289) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Participation in Public Opinion Poll designed to institute a rationalized National Test Scheme (NTS) for admission into Tertiary Education in Sciences and Engineering
by Puna Das 03 Jun '11

03 Jun '11

Call for Participation in Public Opinion Poll designed to institute a rationalized National Test Scheme (NTS) for admission into Tertiary Education in Sciences and Engineering National Test Scheme (NTS) [ http://india.gov.in/nts/ntshome.php http://india.gov.in/nts/profile.php ] The proposed National Test Scheme is designed to allow selection of students for admission to tertiary education. It is based on the single examination evaluation instead of the prevailing multiple competitive examination system in the country. Most nations employ just one test for assessment of scholastic aptitude instead of a plethora of evaluation tests. The current selection systems have, no doubt, resulted in visible benefits. But, the future of Indian youth might need a paradigm shift that ensures opportunity for larger sections of the society. The extreme level of competitiveness in the screening processes employed for deciding access to professional education is not without its psychological or sociological implications for the society. They do influence the mindset and behavioural changes among the youth. "Unity in diversity" is the Indian brand value. Unification, while retaining the diversity of educational systems in the country is the underlying strategy of the proposed National Test Scheme. It is motivated by the principle of inclusion for a collaborative excellence rather than exclusion through competitive excellence. For more about the underlying Philosophy and Principles of the National Test Scheme (Download PDF http://india.gov.in/nts/philosophy_behind_NTS.pdf) Kindly post your valuable response on the Public Opinion Poll designed to institute a rationalized National Test Scheme (NTS) for admission into Tertiary Education in Sciences and Engineering. Post your Opinion online here till 21st June 2011 [Public Opinion Poll] http://india.gov.in/nts/profile.php ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VALEDICTORY OF MULISSA 2010-11
by Muruli N. Tarikere 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Please post following Invitation MULISSA (MYSORE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE STUDENTS’ ASSOCIATION) Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore Cordially Invites You To VALEDICTORY OF MULISSA 2010-11 *Chief Guest* * * B. Ramu K.A.S Registrar (Evaluation) University of Mysore Mysore Dr. Mallinath Kumbar Professor and Chairman / President MULISSA Will preside Venue: Seminar hall Date: 06-06-2011 Time: 11. A. M. VALEDICTORY OF MULISSA 2010-11 MULISSA {Mysore University library and Information Science Students Association.} This is one of the active students association in our campus (Manasagagothri campus) This association was established in 1965 in our department, it is still active and well- known for its famous weekly program "Friday Talks". *When* Mon, June 6, 11:00am – 12:30pm GMT+05:30 *Where* Department Of Library and Inforamtion Science, University of Mysore. *Who* • Muruli N. Tarikere • lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -- Muruli N. MLISc, Manasagangothri, Mysore University, Mysore, India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. Jalaja V. Felicitation
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Dear all, Dr. Jalaja V. Felicitation Committee, DLIS, University of Calicut has organised a two day national seminar on Library 2.0 and Information Management at Calicut University during 27-28 May 2011. The seminar was organised to honour the retiring LIS Guru, Dr. Jalaja V., Former Head, DLIS, University of Calicut. The programme photos can be seen at www.jalajavfelicitation.blogspot.com The festschrift volume published by Atlantic Publishers, New Delhi, was released at the function by the famous Malayalam poet Mrs. Lalitha Lenin. As the Co-ordinator of the seminar I wish to express my sincere gratitude to all those who participated in the seminar and those who associated with the programme even from remote locations. Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library blog at: www.cuklibinfopage.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to 6th TBR Memorial Lecture
by shivaram gowda 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Dear Members On behalf of NCSI and NCSI-Net I cordially invite you all for the 6th TBR Memorial Lecture organized at NCSI, IISc, Bangalore on 10th June 2011 at 6 PM. Details of the Lecture: Topic: Role of LIS in Semantic Web Technology Speaker: Prof. ARD Prasad, Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute Venue: NCSI Seminar Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Date & Time: 10/06/2011 at 6 PM Kindly confirm your participation to NCSI-Net coordinators by replying to this mail. With warm Regards NCSI-Net Coordinators. Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request to publish - M.L.I.Sc. (2-year) admission in Kannur University, Kerala-
by najeeb Vattamannathodi 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Dear Sir Subject: M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/>. (2-year) admission in Kannur University,Kerala The Department of Library and Information Science,Kannur University University, Kerala, is offering a 2-year integrated M.L.I.Sc<http://m.l.i.sc/>. course. Eligibility Any degree from a recognised University Admissions will be done on the basis of marks scored in the entrance examination The last date to receive the application forms is 07 June, 2011. For more information and application form please visit the university website http://www.kannuruniversity.ac.in/ Muhammed Najeeb V Professional Assistant Gr I Kannur Universitry Thalassery Campus Palayad 670661 9446468773 04902347140 <http://117.240.231.233/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UNESCO released its new publication "Freedom of connection, freedom of expression: the changing legal and regulatory ecology shaping the Internet"
by Puna Das 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

"Freedom of connection, freedom of expression: the changing legal and regulatory ecology shaping the Internet" by William H. Dutton; Anna Dopatka; Ginette Law; and Victoria Nash UNESCO, 2011. ISBN: 978-92-3-104188-4 This report provides a new perspective on the social and political dynamics behind the threats to expression. It develops a conceptual framework on the 'ecology of freedom of expression' for discussing the broad context of policy and practice that should be taken into consideration in discussions of this issue. Over the first decade of the 21st century, the Internet and its convergence with mobile communications has enabled greater access to information and communication resources. In 2010, nearly 2 billion people worldwide – over one quarter of the world's population – use the Internet. However, during the same period, defenders of digital rights have raised growing concerns over how legal and regulatory trends might be constraining online freedom of expression. Anecdotal accounts of the arrests of bloggers, the filtering of content and the disconnection of users have sparked these concerns. However, they are reinforced by more systematic studies that provide empirical evidence of encroachments on freedom of expression, such as through the increased use of content filtering. Download Full-text PDF http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001915/191594e.pdf Further Details: http://portal.unesco.org/ci/en/ev.php-URL_ID=31418&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&URL_SECT… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article: Is it fair?
by Gireesh Kumar T K 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Dear Sir/Madam/Professional friends This has reference to some of the recently published posts in LISFORUM with a topic "Request for Article", for their requirement of full text journal articles. In most of the requirements it is found that the bibliographic details given by the requester is deficient to find out even the source of the article and moreover it is a time-consuming process. And also seen that some of our professional friends are not even mentioned the title of the journal or year of publication/vol.No/Issues No/ number of pages etc etc. Is it a good practice to ask a person to do complete search and find out the details and then download the article even if we desire to help our friends? In my personal view, it would be very easy and time saving to find out the softcopy (fulltext) of the article (since we need to find out whether we have the full text access or not) if the requester could give the full text link of the source article. or the URL which directs to the publishers platform. With Regards Gireesh Kumar TK ARC International Hyderabad http://www.arci.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information courses in new central universities
by atanu 02 Jun '11

02 Jun '11

Under the current plan period, central government intended to set up 30 central universities, out of which 15 are in various stages of operation for the 2010-11 session. It has been noted only a small fraction of these universities have opened any information-related courses/ curricula. Historically, central universities have not included information as a subject in their academics. Out of these newly established set-ups, only Central university of Himachal Pradesh appears to have included this subject in their academics. In view of this, the industry associations and professional bodies are kindly requested to submit their representations before the relevant regulatory bodies, state and central ministries and institutes themselves with a view to improve this situation. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.L.I.Sc. (2-year) admission in M.D. University, Rohtak
by Anil Librarian 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Dear Friends, The Department of Library and Information Science, M.D. University, Rohtak, Haryana is offering a 2-year integrated M.L.I.Sc. course. Admissions will be done on merit prepared on the basis of marks obtained in the eligibility examination. The last date to receive the application forms is 14 June, 2011. Also there is provision of lateral entry in the 3rd semester for those who have done B.L.I.Sc. For more information and application form please visit the university website www.mdurohtak.ac.in Regards Anil Kumar Siwach Assistant Professor Department of Lib. & Inf. Sc. M.D. University Rohtak (Haryana) e-mail: aks.mdu(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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IALA - Request for UGC orders related to Pay Revision from first PRC till date
by Pandurang Konnur 01 Jun '11

01 Jun '11

Dear Academic Librarian friends, Indian Academic Library Association lead a deligation under the leadership of Prof.V.G.Talawar, Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore recently to UGC and had a detailed discussion with the Chairman, Secretary and Joint Secretary UGC regarding the Complete parity of status of Teachers to Academic Librarians. The discussion was very encouraging and the Chairman assured us to submit a revised and short memorandum with historical background of the granting of status in all pay review committees. They assured us thet the same will be recommend to the MHRD for further considerations. We there and then itself prepared another memorandum sitting in Delhi University Library and submitted the same next day to UGC. I happend to meet Mr.Dogra, Joint Secretary, UGC a couple of days back in University of Mysore during his visit to Mysore University and learnt that, they need to know with the substantiated justification with the previous orders of UGC in different PRCs over the peiod of time. He said they do not have the old records with the UGC. Hence, I request all the academic Librarians to help us to prepare a memorandum with the justification that the parity was given in earlies PRCs and denied in the last and the current PRCs. Kindly get us the copies of the relevent orders of UGC if you have any, to enable us to get the issue resolved by UGC and MHRD. Lastly let us all thank Prof.Talawar for having given us a leadershi in fighting for our status.<vc(a)uni-mysore.ac.in>, -- Dr.P.V.Konnur President, IALA Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) *University Librarian,* Bangalore University Library, Jnanabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Jun 2011
by hrmohan＠vsnl.com 31 May '11

31 May '11

Dear all, The 23rd issue (Volume 2. issue 7) of CSI eNewsletter dt. 1st Jun 2011 is ready and can be accessed at CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/enewsletter and also at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2011-06-01.pdf For the archives of this newsletter, pl. visit at http://www.csi-india.org/web/csi/archives or http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. With regards HR Mohan Chairman, Div IV, CSI & eNewsletter Committee, IEEE CS & PCS Madras http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= -- (ISC)² Resource Guide for Today’s Information Security Professional -- The Internet of Things -- How IT is managing new demands: McKinsey Global Survey results -- Implementing Managed Print Service Globally -- The Philosophy of Security -- HTML5 Deep Dive -- Office 2010 QuickStart Guides -- A plea from sysadmins to software vendors: 10 do's and don'ts -- Swadeshi Software and Swaraj -- Re-imagining India (with apologies to Nandan Nilekani) -- The Collection of Computer Science Bibliographies -- Successful Strategies for IPv6 Rollouts. Really -- System Administration Soft Skills -- Cyber Terrorism Some Legal Perspectives -- 20 Great UX Blogs for Web Designers -- India's 2011 TR35: Top Innovators Under 35 -- Video: Wikipedia Architecture -- Random Thoughts -- Announcements -- ICT Events -- ICT News: Voices & Views -- ICT News: Manpower, Staffing & Top Moves -- ICT News: Government, Compliance -- ICT News: Company News: Tie-ups, Joint Ventures, New Initiatives -- Book: Quality Management -- Book: Online Marketing: A customer led approach -- Book: The Art of Creative Destruction - Illustrated Software Testing & Test Automation -- Book: Break Your Negative Attitude -- Book: Cyber Security: Understanding Cyber Crimes, Computer Forensics and Legal Perspectives -- Book: Road to Success - Project Management & PMP -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter -- eNewsletter Committee InfoQuiz–2011-06-01 (EIGHT Prizes to Win – SIX Books & TWO Awards of Rs. 500/-) =============================================================== 1. Who is the author of the book “Idea Man” 2. Quality Guru J.M. Juran has defined quality as “Conformance to Specifications”. State True or False. 3. The book “Bangalore Tiger” written by Steve Hamm is about the IT major ------ 4. Name the banker who has been recently appointed as the Chairman of Infosys. 5. The company ------ currently has the celebrity actor Jackie Chan as its product spokesman Email your answers by 20th June 2011 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject “infoquiz-2011-06-01”. Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. The first person to answer correctly and one randomly selected lucky winner will be awarded Rs. 500/= each by SRA Systems (www.srasys.com) Oxford University Press (www.oup.co.in) Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd (www.shroffpublishers.com) Wiley India Pvt Ltd (www.wileyindia.com) and Infycareer Pvt Ltd (www.infycareer.com) will present the books which are briefly reviewed above. In all, there will be EIGHT prizes – TWO cash prizes of Rs. 500/- each and SIX prizes of one book each. Answers along with the winner info will be published in the next issue. Answers & Winners of InfoQuiz-2011-05-01 ================================ Arthur C. Clarke, TCS, EMC, Disaster Recovery / Data Recovery, Happiest Minds Awards of Rs. 500/= each from SRA Systems: Ms. Vandana Karande from Navi Mumbai and Ms. M. Bhuvaneshwari from Erode. Two books from Oxford University Press: “Knowledge Management in Organizations” to Mr. M. Anbazhagan from Chennai & “Business Communication” to Mr. Thomas Johnson from Trivandrum Two books from Shroff Publishers & Distributors Pvt Ltd: “Bootstrapping A Software Company” to Dr R K Singla from Chandigarh & “How To Eat the Elephant? The CEO's Guide to an Enterprise System Implementation” to Mr. Rakesh Sharma from Ranchi. One book from Wiley India Pvt Ltd: “Cloud Computing: Insights into New-Era Infrastructure “ to Mr. G. Santhosh Kumar from Cochin -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA National Seminar 2011 Blog launched
by faisal sl 31 May '11

31 May '11

Dear All, Kerala Library Association (KLA) is going to organize a National Seminar on "CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information" from 14 to 16 July 2011 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Seminar updates with all related information are now available at the blog, http://klanationalseminar2011.wordpress.com Important Dates: Last date for submission of Papers : 25 June 2011 Last date for Registration : 05 July 2011 Release of Souvenir : 14 July 2011 The Event : 14 – 16 July 2011 Thanks S.L.Faisal Convener (Publicity) KLA national Seminar 2011 slfaizal(a)gmail.com Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Training The Trainers: Workshop on Information Literacy & Competency
by Rajesh Singh 31 May '11

31 May '11

Dear professional Collegues, Information available on Internet in public domain as well as through different subscription based databases provided by various hosts and aggregators plays a very important role in teaching, learning and research. For maximum utilization of these resources in academics the need of the hour is to make the users of information competent enough for retrieving precise and relevant information as per their needs. In this context the libraries and information centers has a very important role to play. With a view to educate the users and enhance their capabilities about electronic resources and make them competent for retrieving precise and relevant information through Internet, DULS has started regular Information Literacy Programme since, 2006. In continuation to its programs and activities DULS is organizing a two-days Training The Trainers: Workshop on Information Literacy & Competency for University and College Library Professionals. The goal is to train the library and information professionals for onward transmission of the skills to end users. Who can participate Library Professionals from University of Delhi and its Colleges of the under mentioned categories can participate in the program: * Deputy Librarians * Assistant Librarians * College Librarians * Professional Assistants working in DULS and Colleges. The workshop consent form is attached. For further details please log on to http://crl.du.ac.in/tttworkshop/index.htm OR contact the undersigned. Thanks and regards Rajesh Singh Dy. Librarian E-Resources & Training Central Library University Of Delhi DELHI-110 007 011-27666404, 27667848 http://crl.du.ac.in/ Please don't print this e-mail unless you really need to. The information contained in this e-mail message is privileged, confidential, and protected from disclosure. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination or copying is strictly prohibited. If you think that you have received this e-mail message in error, please e-mail the sender. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Just Published UNESCO Book "Broadcasting Science"
by Puna Das 31 May '11

31 May '11

Broadcasting Science by KP Madhu and Savyasaachi Jain Published in 2010 by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), New Delhi and Asia-Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development (AIBD), Kuala Lumpur This book is for broadcasters of all flavours, colours and tastes. Whether you are reporting politics, business, sports, fashion or any other beat, which appear far removed from science, you will benefit from having a basic awareness of science. Science is not all about faraway galaxies or subatomic particles. It is about explanations about natural phenomena, including our society. So, politics, religion or our thought processes or imagination are not beyond the scope of scientific investigation. For example, if you are reporting a local conflict, there are enough scientific studies on aggression and violence that may throw light on the situation. You can give a new spin on sports if you have enough understanding about sports science and the pharmacology of performance enhancing drugs. Business cycles are specific examples of quasi-periodic phenomena and your reporting would bear a fresh perspective if you could dig deep into non-linear dynamics. How can you report on a crime without understanding the basics of forensic science? This book will help you to improve your programme even if you are a DJ presenting songs at a local radio station. Of course, if you want to specialize in science reporting, you might want more awareness of science than what a producer of a cookery show would need. We have something for you too in this book. Download Full-text PDF: http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0019/001921/192165e.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for the Recruitment of Faculty Positions in the Pondicherry University
by Dr. Chennupati K. Ramaiah 30 May '11

30 May '11

Dear Moderator, Would you please post our university’s faculty advertisement for an *Associate Professor (1) *in the filed of Library & Information Science? Thanks & regards, Prof. CK Ramaiah ------------- *Advertisement for the Recruitment of Faculty Positions in the Pondicherry University * Advt No:RC/2011/013 Dated : 09.05.2011 RECRUITMENT OF FACULTY Pondicherry University is seeking highly qualified, dedicated and academically productive faculty members from Indian Nationals who have strong commitment in innovative teaching and high quality research in the following subjects/disciplines for appointment on regular basis. S.No. 28. *Associate Professor (1) *post is reserved for ST in the filed of Library & Information Science. Full advertaismant may be accessed at the URL http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/news/recruitment-faculty-positions-advertisement… Last date for receiving the applications is *22nd June 2011. * -- ********************************************************************* Dr. Chennupati K. Ramaiah MSc (Meerut), MLISc (Delhi), PhD (Loughborough), MACM, MASIST, MIInfSci, Professor & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, R.V. Nagar, Kalapet, PUDUCHERRY – 605 014. INDIA. Tel: 0413-2917242; Fax: 0413-2655254; Mobile: 9487605773. Email: ckramaiah.lis(a)pondiuni.edu.in ; ckramaiah(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.pondiuni.edu.in/ ********************************************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in interview for PG Trainee ( Library Science ) at SERC Library (KRD) tomorrow
by Arunachalam Hariharan 30 May '11

30 May '11

Applications are invited FOR CSIR KNOWLEDGE RESOURCE CENTRES (LIBRARY) FOR IN-HOUSE PROJECTS FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR follows :-FOR IMMEDIATE ENGAGEMENT OF POST GRADUATE TRAINEE, purely on temporary basis only -- from those who fulfill the conditions of Qualifications/Age, etc asFirst Class Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) Consolidated Stipend Age should not exceed as per GOI instructions.)28years as on the date of interview (relaxable in the case SC/ST/OBC/WomenReservation: adequate representation so as to ensure their participation. Interested candidates are requested to bring their applications passport size photo enclosing attested copies of certificates and testimonials and walk-in for As regards reservation, all things being equal, SC/ST/OBC candidates may be givenas per Annexure along with recentInterview onTuesday, the 31 will be sent for interview. considered. APPLICATION FOR POST GRADUATE TRAINEE(Strike out the Grade whichever is not applicable)All the columns are to be filled neatly either in Capital Letters or should be type-written (Use only A4 size paper for the format and enclosures) 1. Notification No : SE-4/20112. Name of the Applicant :3. Address for communication with phone no. & e-mail address4 . Father’s/Husband’s Name : 5. Date of Birth : 6. Nationality & Religion : 7 . Category (SC/ST/OBC/Women/Others): 8. Sex : 9. Educational Qualification : -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sl. Exam Passed Name of the Class or Year of Specialization %age No. Board/Univ. Division Passing marks --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------01. Matric 02. HSC 03 BLIS 05. MLIS 06. Others-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 10. Details of Experience, if any : 11. Project Work details with title : 12. Details of previous employment / engagement : in any CSIR Lab./Instt. including CSIR-SERC. 13. Professional training undergone, if any : 14. Details of blood relation/s, if any, employed : in SERC/CSIR 16. Other information if any. :DECLARATIONI hereby declare that all statements made in this application are true and complete to the best of my knowledge and belief and nothing has been concealed / distorted. If, at any time I am found to have concealed/distorted any material/information, my engagement as Post Graduate Trainee is liable to be terminated without notice. SIGNATURE OF THE CANDIDATE PLACE:DATE:Please paste your latest passport size photograph herest May 2011 between 09.00 a.m. and 12.00 Noon at this Centre. No separate call letterNo TA/DA will be paid. Candidates reporting later than 12 Noon will not be(V. Krishna Kumar) Administrative OfficerNote pl see http://www/sercm.org for more dtails :(i) Candidates must bring the Original Certificates in respect of age/educational qualification etc. at the timeRs.10000 /- per monthDr. A.Hariharan Head Knowledge Resource Division Taramani Chennai - 600 113 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Stack verification and loss of book
by ashokar kar 30 May '11

30 May '11

Dear all, My current employer demanded me to do the stack verification and definitely it will lead the problem of ‘Loss of Book ‘so I request the professionals to give the suggestion to the following doubts. 1) Permissible loss in verification with proof and where shall I get that proof copy. 2) If loss of books are more than the permissible loss then what is the procedure to recover the loss and how the cost of loss is calculated with the library staff. It is appreciable and thankful in advance for the replay. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mobile Book Shop in Hyderabad
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 29 May '11

29 May '11

News from THe Hindu dated 29th May 2011 Books on wheels Staff Reporter Mobile stall to drive to different areas Varied fare: Visitors going through the newly launched mobile library on Saturday. HYDERABAD: When was the last time you visited a library or borrowed a book from library? Considering the inconvenience of visiting a library or buying a book from a book stall, Sahitya Bharathi Book Shop, Chikkadpally has launched its ‘Book on wheels', a mobile book stall offering wide variety of books in the city. Carrying novels, short stories books, biographies, devotional books etc, the van will travel in different residential colonies and offer books for sale. Readers can pick their books and even avail ten per cent discount on every purchase, says D. Samba Siva Rao of Sahitya Bharathi Book Shop. The objective is to inculcate book reading among city dwellers, besides promoting Telugu literature. Lot of effort has gone into selecting books to be offered through this van. It carries about 500 books and some of them are rare books, he says. “Apart from selecting books, efforts were put in for designing the van. Limca Book of Records winner K. Sudhakar, who is known for designing and making cars with innovative ideas has designed the van,” says Mr. Rao. The mobile van was launched by well-known writer Yandamoori Veerendranath at Sri Krishna Devaraya Andhra Basha Nilayam here on Saturday. ========= Dr P Vyasamoorthy, 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278.My blog: http://vyasa-kaaranam-ketkadey.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Webchat: 5 Myths About the “Information Age”
by Gowri Ravindranth 28 May '11

28 May '11

Dear Friends: I am pleased to draw your attention to a forthcoming program mentioned below. You could simply login to the link given at the time mentioned and participate as a guest. Webchat: 5 Myths About the “Information Age” Date: Wednesday, June 8th Time: 10:30 am DC (14:30 GMT/ 16:30 pm Rome) 8.00 p.m. in India Location: https://statedept.connectsolutions.com/rome Description: Confusion about the nature of the so-called information age has led to a state of collective false consciousness. It's no one's fault but everyone's problem, because in trying to get our bearings in cyberspace, we often get things wrong, and the misconceptions spread so rapidly that they go unchallenged. Join Robert Darnton for a conversation about 5 myths of the information age. Robert Darnton was educated at Harvard University and Oxford University, where he was a Rhodes Scholar. After a brief stint as a reporter for The New York Times, he became a Junior Fellow in the Society of Fellows at Harvard. He taught at Princeton from 1968 until 2007, when he became Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and Director of the University Library at Harvard. He has been a visiting professor or fellow at many universities and institutes for advanced study, and his outside activities include service as a trustee of the New York Public Library and the Oxford University Press (USA). He has written and edited two dozen books, including The Business of Enlightenment: A Publishing History of the Encyclopédie (1979, an early attempt to develop the history of books as a field of study), The Great Cat Massacre and Other Episodes in French Cultural History (1984, probably his most popular work, which has been translated into 16 languages), Berlin Journal, 1989-1990 (1991, an account of the fall of the Berlin Wall and the collapse of East Germany), The Forbidden Best-Sellers of Prerevolutionary France (1995, a study of the underground book trade), and Slander. The Art and Politics of Libel in Eighteenth-Century France (2008). His latest book is “The Case for Books: Past, Present and Future” (2009). Format: This will be a video webchat in English. The topic of the webchat is inspired by an article in: http://chronicle.com/article/5-Myths-About-the-Information/127105/. We have his latest book “The case for books : past, present, and future” published by Public Affairs in 2009 in our collection. You are welcome to borrow this. We will be pleased to hear your feedback about the program. With best wishes, Sincerely, L.R.Gowri Reference/Outreach Librarian The American Library Chennai chennairefdesk(a)state.gov -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA National Seminar 2011 on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES: Call for papers
by faisal sl 28 May '11

28 May '11

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) National Seminar on CONTENT MANAGEMENT AND LIBRARIES New Vistas for Harnessing Information Dates:14-16 July 2011 Venue: Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government (IMG) Thiruvananthapuram – 695 033 BACKGROUND Libraries and Information Systems are undergoing a major metamorphosis consequent to the developments in ICT, stretching across the entire life cycle of information handling processes of generation – transmission – consumption - regeneration/recycling. The domain of Knowledge System plays a very significant role inthe development process than ever before. The sources, systems, services and use patterns are changing rapidly. The scenario of Content Management (CM), the nucleus of Knowledge Management, is opening up new challenges and opportunities for Libraries & Information Systems. Changing patterns of the conventional and a host of new generation Content Development Systems and their deliverables have opened up new vistas in CM. LIS professionals are confronted with the new systems and technologies for content organization, content repacking, customized content systems and delivery services. It is equipping them to provide better and more effective enabling information systems and services. There is limitless scope for appropriate CM strategies under the aegis of Knowledge Management as applicable to Enterprise sector, Resource Re-routing, Development Systems, Academic sector, Social sector for Literacy and Empowerment, Research and Innovation sector, etc. The growing popularity of Elearning throws up seamless avenues for LIS professionals for constructive participation in the field. The area is perhaps the most challenging segment of the emerging trends in LIS. Learning skills and knowledge development among LIS professionals on CM is therefore assuming more significance. The philosophy of partnership among the allied disciplines, especially LIS & ICT, needs to be reviewed in this perspective in the backdrop of global publishers and their products and more importantly, the end-user community. OBJECTIVES The rapid developments in the range and scope of CM Systems call for a systematic mapping and review, so as to optimize choice of more productive options. Within this framework, the major objectives of the Seminar have been formulated as:  To assess the status and examine the new trends in the information transfer processes in libraries with a view to ensure better deliverables through effective Content Management.  To help develop novel strategies for the efficient management of information in all its ramifications– traditional or digital, ensuring best practices to capture, manage, store, preserve and deliver. FACETS OF THE THEME OF THE SEMINAR  Knowledge Management : New Dimensions  Document Management  Preservation Strategies  Web / Portal Content Management  Enterprise Content Management  Open Access Initiatives / Learning Object Repositories / Institutional Repositories  Digital Learning Systems  Online Learning and Course Management Systems  From Web 2.0 to Library 2.0  Delivery Methods  Info Marketing  Aggregators & Integrators  Case Studies  Tools, Techniques & Devices  Security Technologies  Application in various Information Systems including :  Public Libraries  Academic Libraries  S & T / R & D Institutional Libraries  Corporate Sector Libraries  Media Libraries  CMS Administration & Librarians : Fusion  HR Development  Education  Training In addition, the Seminar will also have a Vendor Session focusing on Tools & Techniques and Products & Services. A Panel Discussion & the Concluding Session are expected to help consolidate the deliberations and plot specific guidelines for practicing professionals. WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Professionals working in Academic Libraries, R & D Libraries, Corporate Libraries, Public Libraries, e-Media Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, ICT Professionals, Academic Administrators, Policy Planners and other stakeholders of the Content Management arena. PROGRAMME SCHEDULE Date : 14-16 July 2011 Venue : Padmam Auditorium Institute of Management in Government, Trivandrum – 695 033 SESSIONS Sessions : Inaugural Session Business Sessions Valedictory Function Features : Keynote Address Invited Lectures / Lead Papers for every Session Poster Presentations Product Presentations Best Paper Awards (Excluding Invited Lectures) Release of Souvenir REGISTRATION FEE General : Rs. 1000.00 Concession Rate for KLA Life Members & Students : Rs. 750.00 SUBMISSION OF PAPERS Those who are desirous of submitting Papers for Presentation may prepare the same in A4 size, Word format and forward the same in two versions (Print & Soft copy) as under : (a) Soft copy as e-mail attachment to : kps31147(a)yahoo.com / kps31147new(a)gmail.com & (b) Print version to : The General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2011, Kerala Library Association, 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002 IMPORTANT DATES Last date for submission of Papers : 25 June 2011 Last date for Registration : 05 July 2011 Release of Souvenir : 14 July 2011 The Event : 14 – 16 July 2011 COMMITTEES Patrons 1. Adv. K. Chandrika, Mayor, Trivandrum Corporation 2. Dr. Gangan Prathap , Director, NISCAIR (CSIR), New Delhi 3. Prof. A. Jayakrishnan , Vice Chancellor, University of Kerala , Trivandrum 4. Prof. V.N. Rajasekharan Pillai, Vice Chancellor, IGNOU, New Delhi NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE 1. Dr. Achuthsankar S. Nair, Director, Inter-University Centre for Bioinformatics, University of Kerala 2. Dr. A. Amudhavalli, Professor & Head, DLIS, University of Madras 3. Prof. C. A. Augustine, Director, YMCA e-Learning Centre, Trivandrum 4. Shri Anvar Sadath, Executive Director, IT@School Project, Kerala 5. Dr. G. Devarajan , Former Professor and Head, DLIS, University of Kerala, Trivandrum 6. Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras 7. Shri P. Jayarajan , Former Country Head, British Libraries in India 8. Dr. Kalpana Dasgupta, Advisor, NASSDOC (ICSSR), New Delhi 9. Dr. K. S. Raghavan, Professor, DRTC (ISI) , Bangalore 10. Dr. R. Ramasamy, Regional Chief, RRRLF, Chennai 11. Dr. K. Santhana Raman, State Officer (Kerala), NIC 12. Shri Satish Babu, Director, IC-FOSS, Govt. of Kerala & President-elect, Computer Society of India 13. Shri N. V. Satyanarayana, President, Informatics (India), Bangalore 14. Dr. M. G. Sreekumar, Librarian, IIM Kozhikode 15. Dr. M. P. Tapaswi, Scientist & Head Library, NIO, Goa LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Consisting of present and former LIS Professionals from all major Libraries and Information Centres of Kerala and Office Bearers of Kerala Library Association (KLA). GENERAL CONVENER Shri KP Sadasivan , President, Kerala Library Association (E-Mail: kps31147(a)yahoo.com / kps31147new(a)gmail.com / Mob. 919447903282) JOINT GENERAL CONVENERS Dr. A. Gopikuttan , Vice President, Kerala Library Association (E-Mail : agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in / Mob. 919446428163) Dr. P K Suresh Kumar, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (E-Mail: pksuresh(a)yahoo.com / Mob. 919495718460) FOR MORE INFORMATION KLA Website: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ Download Registration form: http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/downloads/Registration%20form2011.p… ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Posted by, S.L.Faisal Convener (Publicity) KLA National Seminar 2011 E-mail: sl.faisal(a)hotmail.com Mob: 919447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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