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Recruitment of Librarian in AP Intermediate Education Subordinate Services
by mukesh jha 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

*Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission (APPSC) *Hyderabad Advt. No. 43/2008 *Recruitment of Librarian in AP Intermediate Education Subordinate Services * Applications are invited in the Online Application Form upto 18/04/2009 from the eligible candidates for the following posts : - *Librarians* in A.P. Intermediate Education Subordinate service: 116 posts, Pay Scale : rs.9285-21550, Age : 18-39 years, Qualifications*:*Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Science or Commerce and a Post Graduate Degree in Library Science with First or Second class with not less than 50% of Marks from a University/ Institute in India or an equivalent qualification. *Application Fee : *Rs. 25/- only towards Application Fee and Examination Fee Rs. 80/- (Rupees Eighty only) (No fee from SC/BC/ST/Ex-SM) in prescribed challan form in any branch of State Bank of India across the country. *Application Form* : Apply *Online *at Andhra Pradesh Public Service Commission Website from upto *18/04/09*. *Please visi*t http://website.apspsc.gov.in/Documents/NOTIFICATIONS/53.pdffor more information about this vacancy and apply online at http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.apps * * <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> * * <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> * With Regards* <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> *Mukesh Kumar Jha* <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> *M.L.I.Sc (BHU)* <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> *Library Intern BHU(CL)* <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> *MOB.NO. 09654448933 * <http://lib.apspsc.gov.in/lib.appsc> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS EDUCATION IN DEVOLOPING COUNTRIES-PRE CONFERENCE
by khaiser nikam 13 Apr '09

13 Apr '09

Dear Colleagues, Information about registration for the Pre-Conference of LIS Education in Developing Countries in Milan, Italy is now available at our website: Dear Colleagues, Information about registration for the Pre-Conference of LIS Education in Developing Countries in Milan, Italy is now available at our website: http://www.nccuslis.org/conted/iflalisted/cfp.htm Regards, Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) email : khaiser.nikam(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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Future of this site will depend on its members and subscribers.
by Badan Barman 12 Apr '09

12 Apr '09

Respected forum members, This is for information of all the members and subscribers of “LIS Links” that I will leave the project from May 31, 2009 making it a complete volunteer based open forum. So, in simple the future of LIS Links and all its sister works including LIS Links: Connecting LIS Professional in India: http://lislinks.ning.com/ Link Library of Open Access English Language Journals: http://lislinks.blogspot.com/ LIS Links: A Link Library in LIS: http://lislinks.110mb.com/ Online Encyclopaedia of Library and Information Science: http://sites.google.com/site/lisencyclo/ Jobs in LIS in India: http://lisjob.blogspot.com/ Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Refresher Courses in LIS in India: http://lisseminar.blogspot.com/ Latest Happenings and Contemporary Issues in LIS: http://lislatest.blogspot.com/ Awards, Prizes, Scholarships or Fellowships in LIS: http://lisscholarship.blogspot.com/ Admission Notice for Courses in LIS in India: http://liscourse.blogspot.com/ Indian Library and Information Science Book Review: http://lisbr.blogspot.com/ Reports of Seminars, Conferences and Workshops in LIS in India: http://lisreport.blogspot.com/ will depend on its more than 850 members and 2400 subscribers. Read the complete news from the following URL <a href=" http://lislinks.ning.com/forum/topics/lis-links-invite-people-to"> http://lislinks.ning.com/forum/topics/lis-links-invite-people-to</a> With regards, Badan Barman -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the Post of Librarian
by mukesh jha 11 Apr '09

11 Apr '09

Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Aligarh (UP) Advertisement No. 1/ 2009 Applications on the prescribed form are invited for the Librarian posts by 23/05/2009. *University Librarian, Maulana Azad Library* : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.16400-22400/- How to Apply : Apply in the prescribed format may either be delivered personally at the Reception Counter of Administrative Block or sent by post, super scribing on the top left of the cover the post applied for, advertisement number and date, to the Deputy Registrar, (Selection Committee), Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh-202002, so as to reach him by 23/05/2009. Kindly visit http://www.amuregistrar.com/8april09.html for complete details of the vacancies and application form is available at http://www.amuregistrar.com/Form.doc With Regards Mukesh Kumar Jha M.L.I.Sc(BHU) Library Trainee(BHU Central LIbrary) Mob.No.09654448933 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures(15)(2009)
by SRELS 10 Apr '09

10 Apr '09

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange to announce the following lecture programme for the benefit of lis-forum members. Thanking you, Yours truly, K.N. Prasad Executive Officer, SRELS, Bangalore ***** Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore cordially invites you to the Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures(15)(2009) on CHANGING LIBRARY LANDSCAPE by Mr. I.H. Jahagirdar Formerly, Manager, British Library, Bangalore Dr. P.V. Konnur University Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore presides on Thursday, 16th April 2009 at 6.00 p.m. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross,, (near Syndicate Bank) III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010. RSVP: K.N. Prasad - Ph:(080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by Francis Jayakanth 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Dear Members, One of our faculty is need of the following publication: The impossibility of comminuting small particles by compression by K. KENDALL Nature 272, 710-711 (20 April 1978) | doi:10.1038/272710a0; Received 7 November 1977; Accepted 13 February 1978 I would appreciate if someone could send me a hard/soft copy of this article. I did try to locate the full article through Google Scholar and OAIster but it looks like the OA version of this article is not available yet. Many thanks for your attention. - Francis Jayakanth National Centre for Science Information (NCSI) IISc, Bengaluru, India

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Call for Papers for World Digital Libraries: An International Journal
by Debal Chandra Kar 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

The Editor of World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) announces a Call for Papers for the June 2009 and December 2009 issue. World Digital Libraries: An International Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual journal on digital libraries. The first issue of this journal has just been published. Content can be found at http://bookstore.teriin.org/journal_inside.php?material_id=477&qty=1. You are requested to subscribe the same or recommend to your library to subscribe. The third issue will be published in June 2009. The aim of the journal is to advance the theory and practice of acquisition, organization, management and dissemination of digital information on a sustainable basis. The journal will seek quality research papers that present original theoretical approaches as well as experimental case studies related to digital library development and maintenance. In doing so, the journal will keep readers abreast with the current developments in the field. The journal will include articles, reviews, current developments, and case studies dealing with § theoretical and methodological issues that relate to the interrelationships among electronic resources management, digital preservation, multiple access, multilinguality, copyright issues and security aspects; § initiatives taken towards digitization through lucid case studies; § current developments across the globe; and § dialogues between the scientific community and society at large. The journal will be having global coverage with local focus and would provide a platform for decision-makers, planners, consultants, library and information science professionals to share their experiences. It will also facilitate dialogue among the digital library communities. Articles and reviews should examine concepts, analyses, new approaches, and techniques pertaining to this field. Case studies covering new initiatives, as well as procedural breakthroughs of important issues in the digital library field would be included. Book reviews will cover recent books in the field, reviewed by an independent reviewer. All submissions will be peer-reviewed using the criteria of originality, accuracy, and quality of contribution in these fields. The journal will also provide an update on topical developments in the field; notes on important breakthroughs; information on forthcoming conferences, workshops, seminars and relevant events; and highlight activities of national and international importance in the field. We would like to request all of you to submit paper for the same to dckar(a)teri.res.in address below. Editor-in-Chief: Prof N Balakrishnan, Professor & Associate Director, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India Editor Debal C Kar, Fellow, TERI, New Delhi Editorial Board: Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director, INFLIBNET, India Prof. José Luis Borbinha, INESC-ID - Information Systems Group, Engineering School, Lisbon Technical University, Portugal Prof. Daniel Chandran PhD, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology, University of Technology, Sydney, Australia Prof. Ching-chih Chen PhD, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Simmond College, USA Dr Gobinda Chowdhury, Department of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Strathclyde, UK Dr P R Goswami, Director, National Social Science Documentation Centre (NASSDOC), Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR), New Delhi, Prof. Alan Hopkinson, Head of Library Systems, Learning Resources, The Sheppard Library, Middlesex University, UK Prof. Ee-Peng Lim, PhD, School of Information Systems, Singapore Management University, Singapore Prof. Gary Marchionini, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA Dr. A. Lakshmana Moorthy, Director, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre, India Dr Usha Mujoo-Munshi, Librarian, Indian Institute of Public Administration, India Prof. Dr Erich J Neuhold, Professor, Computer Science, Chairman of the Advisory Board of the Research Studios Austria, University of Vienna, Austria Prof. Paul Nieuwenhuysen, Vrije Universiteit Brussel, Belgium Mr John Paschoud, Information Systems Engineer of the Library, London School of Economics, UK Dr. A.R.D. Prasad, Documentation Research & Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, India Prof. Dr Michael Seadle, Director, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Humboldt University Berlin, Germany Dr. V N Shuka, Director (Application), CDAC, India Prof. Ingeborg Torvik Sølvberg PhD, Dept. of Computer and Information Science, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Norway Prof. M G Sreekumar Phd, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode, India. Prof. Shigeo Sugimoto, Graduate School of Library, Information and Media Studies, University of Tsukuba, Japan Prof. P. Tapio Varis Ph.D. , Acting President, Global University System., Unesco Chair in global eLearning with applications to multiple domains, Professor and Chair of Media Education, University of Tampere, Finland Prof. Shalini R. Urs PhD, Executive Director, International School of Information Management, University of Mysore, India Prof. Om Vikas PhD, Director, ABV Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management, India Prof Ian H. Witten PhD, Department of Computer Science, University of Waikato, New Zealand Thanking you and with personal regards Yours sincerely, Debal C Kar, Fellow Library and Information Centre ************************************************************ TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi 110 003 (India) Tel. +91 11 2468 2100, 2468 2111 Ext 2724 Fax +91 11 2468 2144, 2468 2145 E-mail dckar(a)teri.res.in Web site www.teriin.org ************************************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Short Term Course on Access and Managemen of E-Resources
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

NISCAIR announces its short term course on "Access and Management of e-Resources" Duration: 3 days (29 April - 1 May 2009) Venue: NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 Course fee: Rs. 1200/- (without accommodation) / Rs. 1600/- (with accommodation) How to apply: Application form is available at www.niscair.res.in or can be obtained by sending an email to training(a)niscair.res.in. Filled in application form along with the appropriate course fee is to be paid by Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Director, NISCAIR" and sent to In-Charge (Training), Education and Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi - 110067 For more information, contact: Dr. Narendra Kumar (011-26863617 / 011- 26965094) or Email at: training(a)niscair.res.in G. Mahesh Scientist, 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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DLA - One day National Conference on " Financial Management of Library & Information Centres in E-environment" on 31 May, 2009
by Rajesh Bhardwaj 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

Delhi Library Association in collaboration with *Indian Agrcultural Reasearch Institute (IARI) * is organizing a One day National Conference on " Financial Management of Library & Information Centres in E-environment" on 31 May, 2009. All professional are cordially invited to submit their papers & presentations to Prof. C P Vashishth <http://dlaindia.org/publications.htm#Rate> or mail at cpv_36(a)yahoo.co.in by 15 May, 2009. <http://dlaindia.org/ncfm.doc> Get more from the DLA website http://dlaindia.org/news.htm -- Kind regards. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj, M-9818603208, http://www.rajweb.name Area Convenor and Librarian, Library and Information Centre, TERI The Energy and Resources Institute, Darbari Seth Block IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi 110 003- (India) Tel. +91 11 2468 2100, 2468 2111 Ext 2724 Fax +91 11 2468 2144, 2468 2145, E-mail bhardwaj(a)teri.res.in Web site www.teriin.org ------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Colloquium (1) 2008-2010
by DRTC - General 09 Apr '09

09 Apr '09

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8TH Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 DRTC Colloquium (1) 2008-2010 CURRENT TRENDS IN WEB-ENABLED METADATA Abstract The term metadata literally means data about data. In the context of web, it is descriptive information that aids in the identification, description and location of networked resources. Metadata helps to locate useful information; it is also related to the vision of semantic web, which is an extension of the current web in which information is given a well-defined meaning enabling computer and people to work together in cooperation in a better fashion. This colloquium focuses on different types of metadata schema and standards available, the technical aspects of their usage, interoperability issues in the world of web. TOPICS SPEAKERS 1. Introduction Priyuanki Sinha 2. Metadata Schema & Standards Babar Raees 3. Dublin Core and TEI Ali Raza 4. METS and MODS Nilesh Schewale 5. EAD and LOM Tarun Kumar 6. Interoperability issues and current trends Shion Guha 7. Conclusion and Future work Binit Kiran Venue: DRTC Classroom Date: 15th April 2009 Time: 2.00pm All are cordially invited. M.Krishnamurthy Colloquium Coordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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World Digital Library Set to Launch on April 21
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Dear Friends, World Digital Library Set to Launch on April 21 * * The Library of Congress (LC) announced that the World Digital Library (WDL) , an online partnership between LC, UNESCO, and 32 partner institutions to share cultural materials, will launch on April 21. A reception will be held that day at UNESCO’s Paris headquarters for partners and other special guests attending the semi-annual meeting of UNESCO’s executive board. LC officials said the first edition of the site will include a wealth of manuscripts, maps, rare books, films, sound recordings, and prints and photographs, all available free to the public, browseable and searchable in seven languages (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish) but with content offerings in “dozens of languages.” Source of Informatin http://www.libraryjournal.com/article/CA6650050.html?nid=2673&source=link&r… Thanking You, Dinesh** -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CCF to MARC 21 Convertor for Download
by Rajesh Chandrakar 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Dear Professionals I am glad to inform you that the INFLIBNET Centre has developed the CCF to MARC21 Conversion. We have been using this utility for our internal process since very long time with our library management software, SOUL. Recently, the INFLIBNET Centre being one of the promotors of the open source software under the GNU licence, has decided to make this utility free with source code for the community, especially for those who are using the CDS/ISIS / WinISIS software and the CCF bibliographic format for developing bibliographic database. The utility is available for download on http://sourceforge.net/projects/ccftomarcconver/ and the Project Home page of the CCF to MARC21 Converter utility is http://ccftomarcconver.sourceforge.net/. You may also be able to download the utility from the http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/downloads/ INFLIBNET webpage in future. We hope that the library community at large will be benefited with this effort. With best regards Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Weblog: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Revamp of library system on the cards
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Dear Friends, Revamp of library system on the cards Upgrading of infrastructure in public libraries in keeping with the cyber age, setting up local-level knowledge centres and educational units in rural areas are among the steps being contemplated under a proposed National Mission on Libraries, a senior official Lov Verma, Joint Secretary (Libraries) said, who was speaking at the inaugural session of a three-day 'National Conference on Public Libraries' recently. "The government is on the threshold of finalising the mission, a roadmap for which was given by the National Knowledge Commission. It has been proposed that it will be converted into a permanent commission in three to five years,". He said that, a national census of public libraries is also proposed to be conducted. The data will help set up uniform standards for qualification and pay-scale of library staff. "The infrastructure of public libraries will have to be upgraded in keeping with the IT age. A 'model library design' can be formulated for this. Another proposal is to set up touchscreen kiosks at libraries for providing knowledge as well as local-level information," he said. Revamping of library science teaching infrastructure by setting up a national-level institute, establishing education centres for neo-literates in rural areas and making libraries more disabled-friendly are among other proposals, he added. Source of Information: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/Revamp-of-library-system-on-the-cards/ar… Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha workshop 910 April 2009 Inauguration
by Mailing List Admin 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Date: Tue, 7 Apr 2009 15:21:10 +0530 From: khaiser nikam <khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com> UNIVERSITY OF MYSORE Department of Library and Information Science (UGC-SAP supported) Dr. Khaiser Nikam Chairperson and Convener Cordially invites you *to the Workshop on: KOHA 3.0 Open Source Solution for Integrated Library Management System (OS-ILMS) (9-10 April 2009) Dr. B.G. Sangameswara Professor in Computer Science & Engineering Principal, SJCE College, Mysore. Will Inaugurate Savitra Sirohi Managing Director Nucsoft OSS Labs, Bangalore (http://www.osslabs.biz) Will Speak Date & Time Thursday 9th April 2009 at 10.30 AM Venue MLISc Lecture Hall -- Regards, Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202 (R) 2419399(O) email : khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com

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Job opportunities at ISEC, Bangalore
by K Prakash 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Job Opportunities at ISEC The Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) is an All India Institute for Interdisciplinary Research and Training in the Social Sciences, established in 1972. It is registered as a Society under the Karnataka Societies Registration Act, 1960, to create a blend of field-oriented empirical research and advances in social science theories leading to better public policy formulation. ISEC is looking for the suitable candidates for the following positions. 1. Professional Assistant (Library) - 1 (Reserved for SC Category) 2. Professional Assistant (Systems) - 1 (General) 3. Technical Assistant (Library) - 1 Post Reserved for BC 4. Technical Assistant (Data Bank) - 1 Post (General) 5. Assistants - 2 (1 Post Reserved for BC) Pay Scale as per the Karnataka State Government: Professional Assistant - 14050-350-14400-400-16800-450-19500-525-22650-600-25050 Technical Assistant - 10000-250-10500-300-12300-350-14400-400-16800-450-18150 Assistant - 8000-200-8600-225-9500-250-10500-300-12300-350-14400-400-14800 Last date for application is May 10, 2009 Filled in application form may be sent to the following address: The Registrar Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) Dr V.K.R.V.Rao Road, Nagarabhavi P.O. Bangalore - 560 072, Karnataka For qualifications, application format please visit the ISEC website: http://www.isec.ac.in/Admn-advrt-0409.htm With best regards, Bye. ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Deputy Librarian Institute for Social and Economic Change (ISEC) Dr. V K R V Rao Road, Nagarabhavi PO Bangalore-560 072 Karnataka, India. http://www.isec.ac.in/librarymain.htm prakash(a)isec.ac.in / prakash.kalvira(a)gmail.com Tel.: 080- 23180507 [D]/ 23215468 / 23215519 Ext. 302 Fax: 080-23217008 Cell: 09448066788 -- 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] UGC mandatory qualification
by Pandurang Shendage 08 Apr '09

08 Apr '09

Respected all LIS Professionals, I agree with the views about necessity of NET examination but my question is about knowledge. NET Certificate will not prove the professional maturity and efficiency about the work. We cannot say that NET cleared person is more efficient and successful in the field because before 1993 there was no NET exam and lot of successful librarians were there before 1993. So if we say that Only NET qualified person will provide quality services then it will be sign of our professional immaturity. We LIS professionals should behave like professionals. How? Think about it. Do we have value in society? After getting NET Certificate and job as librarian, how this will give you status or value in society. Number of LIS professionals are facing identity problem in society. We can take example of lawyer or Doctor; they are independent professionals and are not fighting for professional status or value in society. It is not required for them because they have achieved the status in Society. We, LIS professionals are running behind equivalent status of teachers only and we are asking it from our society and it is not ready to give such types of approval. No body is discussing on this issue, which is very much important. Dr. S.R. Raganathan has worked a lot and did good job for LIS profession. We have to follow him and make some standards for professional development. We all have to follow the same standards. My request to all senior Professionals, we should act accordingly and make our place in the society. I think NET Examination is only standard criteria for solving saturation problem. I agree with the decision of maintaining standard in Higher education because the standard of education in some universities are very much poor but we can give some chances to improve it otherwise we can take preventive action on such universities. Research in the field is necessary now days. Especially in our field it is very much required. Indira Gandhi National Open University prefers M.Phil. Degree or five years work experience for getting admission for Ph.D. in LIS. For more details, you can refer the prospectus. We all know better that the standard of education through IGNOU. They are not demanding NET or SLET. So we should not compare research degrees with NET/SLET Examinations. Now I will be shift over professional ability and maturity. I want to compare two LIS professionals here. One is fresh MLIS student cleared his eligibility test in One or Two attempts. The other one who have Five years working experience with research degree. The first one will get direct appointment. But the second one has to clear NET/SLET. Is it necessary for him? What is the value for work experience then? Who will work efficiently? I think, the person who is having experience and knowledge about the field because now everywhere all are asking experience for the responsible post. What types of quality services we can expect from such NET cleared librarians? generally at entry level, there is absence of professional maturity, he or she cannot make some decisions or there is always possibility of irrelevant decisions. So there should be some standard and uniform criteria for such appointments too. Thank You Sir PANDURANG SHENDAGE Assistant Librarian Tolani Maritime Institute Induri, Talegaon Dabhade Pune 410507 On Sat, 04 Apr 2009 rajendra kumar panda wrote : >Dear listed members, > > > >Adding to recent discussion of UGC qualification for the post of Asstt. >Librarian in college and university or similar grades in non academic >library, UGC NET/SET qualification should be mandatory (according my >opinion) to maintain the quality of service and job, NET/SET exams are >higher standard in quality, there is no question of partiality and petting >towards candidates, the met question papers are set by chosen top most LIS >people and evaluation method is similar too. Besides ones subject knowledge >candidates must have general ability to think scientifically and logically >to respond an environment judiciously and rationally. > >The functional credibility of some of Indian universities is well known to >most of us. It is not much difficult to obtain M.Phill / Ph.D degree. In >this process always there is nepotism and favoritism prevails. > >On other side, there are plenty of evidence people with having first class >careers could not qualify LIS all India written tests conducted by various >govt. bodies and most of the Govt appointed LIS professionals working in >various top level positions are directly appointed on the basis of career >and qualification marks. > >Since last two decades, there are hearing of dithering between UGC NET/SET >relax and mandatory. Knowledge Commission of India is also suggested in >favour of essentiality. I think every LIS people should prove their >credentials by qualifying highest body exams. > > > >thanks > > >-- >R.K.Panda >Librarian >Kendriya Vidyalaya > >-- >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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MGU Open Access Theses Archive Selected As Best Web Resource by INTUTE
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 07 Apr '09

07 Apr '09

Dear professionals, Mahatma Gandhi Universitys Open Access Theses Archive has been selected as a best web resource by the INTUTE. INTUTE is a consortia of UKs Joint information Systems Committee (JISC),and the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) The INTUTE evaluated the software, content and various other technical aspects of the database before including the MGU Online theses database in their portal. This is the only Indian archive of PhD theses included by the INTUTE.It is a boost for the Open Access movement in India. Congratulations to Dr R. Raman Nair who took the initiative in creating and uploading this full text thesis database. He has proved to be a successful University Librarian. Dr Raman Nair has his modest beginning in the profession as a librarian in the Trivandrum public library and later served in various colleges in Kerala. We can be proud of this achievement of Dr Raman Nair. The Archive can be reached at: http://mgutheses.org The selection information is available at http://www.intute.ac.uk/socialsciences/cgi-bin/fullrecord.pl?handle=2009032… Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Chief Librarian, University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. http://www.gopakumar.synthasite.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2nd Call for Papers - RIBDA 2009 - Technological Innovation in Open Access for Agricultural and Environmental Information
by Imma Subirats 07 Apr '09

07 Apr '09

XV Inter-American Meeting for Librarians and Agricultural Information Specialists, RIBDA-2009 "Technological Innovation in Open Access for Agricultural and Environmental Information” Peru, National Library, Lima - 27, 28, 29, October, 2009 Official website!!! http://www.aibda.com/ribda/ 2nd CALL FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS --- May 1st, 2009!!! The Inter-American Association of Librarians and Agricultural Information Specialists, is pleased to invite all the professionals related to the management of agricultural and environment information, to participate in the fifteenth Edition of the Inter-American Meeting for Librarians and Agricultural Information Specialists Meeting to be held at the National Library of Peru, Lima, on 27th-29th October 2009. TOPICS 1.) Open Access to information in Agricultural Innovation in Latin and North America State of the Art - Research and Analysis. Promotion of Open Access movement (OA), applied to institutions around the world, such as FAO, focusing on the effort to reduce the access barriers to information. 2.) Perspectives on Open Access and Technologies for Information Management Exchange among creators, managers and users of information the technological possibilities for transferring information through Digital repositories, under quality standards for analysis and dissemination. 3.) Professional-Social Networks and Local Information Systems Emphasize the impact of OA movement in Latin America and North America, under Public information Policies, Local Information Systems, Tele-Centers and Specialist Management. Guarantee the multiple and intellectual property on scientific and ancestral knowledge in agricultural sciences through public and ethics information resources. 4.) Other issues and topics related, e.g. difficulties in accessing to agricultural or environmental information PRESENTING PROPOSALS FOR PAPERS AND POSTERS * The deadline for submitting the abstract along with complete author's details is by May 1st, 2009 * Abstracts (500 words minimum, maximum 900) to be submitted at http://www.aibda.com/eventos/index.php/ribda/2009/schedConf/cfp * Must include a provisional title which clearly identifies the content, stating the main topic of the work * It can be in Spanish, Portuguese or English. * The author(s) should indicate personal full contact details and include summary curriculum vitae with the abstract Once reviewed, selected abstracts will be published in mid-May 2009 ELECTION OF ACCEPTED ABSTRACTS The work proposed will be reviewed by the XV International RIBDA 2009 Academic Committee, under the following criteria: * Contribution to the conference objectives, addressing the themes proposed * Originality and validity of the analysis method, tools used and results obtained * Inclusive works on ancient knowledge, capturing their best practices * Scientific Consistency, clarity, simplicity and cleanliness in divulging the results. We are looking forward to see you in XV RIBDA 2009! http://www.aibda.com/ribda/ Imma Subirats On behalf of the RIBDA 2009 Organising Committee -------------------------------------------------- Information Management Specialist KCEW, FAO of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome (Italy) Tel: +39 0657054301 E-mail: imma(.)subirats AT fao(.)org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request for an article
by deepak＠ximb.ac.in khuntia 07 Apr '09

07 Apr '09

Dear Colleagues, I need following article, if anyone have access to it, please send it to me. The details of the articles are as follows: *" Initial Public Offerings: Going by the Book" , Journal of Applied Corporate Finance 9, Spring (1997), Lawrence Benveniste and William Wilhelm. *with regards* *Deepak Khuntia Librarian Xavier Institute of Management Bhubaneswar - 751013* * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: NewGenLib on Windows Vista
by khaiser nikam 07 Apr '09

07 Apr '09

Please find the reply from sri Haravuji for the the solution sought and doubts expressed by Dr.Harinarayan who was a *volunteer participant* at the workshop organised by me from 24-26 March 09 at the Department of LIS,UOM,Mysore ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Jai Haravu <haravu(a)newgenlib.com> Date: Apr 6, 2009 9:29 PM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] NewGenLib on Windows Vista To: khaiser nikam <khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com> Cc: "N.S. Harinarayana" <ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com>, Meher Siddartha E < emsiddartha(a)gmail.com> Dear Dr Nikam The problem was explained quite clearly to Dr harinarayana. To repeat, PostgreSQL-8.3 which is required for Vista is supposed to have integrated the contributed module tsearch2.sql. However, there are some issues in the manner the integration has been done. NewGenLib's database requires the functionality of the tsearch2.sql as was provided in the earlier versions of PostgreSQL. As a result of the differnce, there is a problem with the Vista installation. Our developers have been appraised of the issues and they will no doubt attend to this. Allow me to thank Dr Harinarayana for appreciating the workshop at DLIS. Best regards. Haravu ----- Original Message ----- *From:* khaiser nikam <khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com> *To:* Jai Haravu <haravu(a)newgenlib.com> *Sent:* Monday, April 06, 2009 2:41 PM *Subject:* Fwd: [LIS-Forum] NewGenLib on Windows Vista plz give asolution to Dr Harinarayan.looks like he was not conviced with you ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: N.S. Harinarayana <ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, Apr 4, 2009 at 6:57 PM Subject: [LIS-Forum] NewGenLib on Windows Vista To: lisforum <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> In the wonderful workshop recently concluded at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, there was a problem of installing NewGenLib on Windows vista platform. I am sure that the NewGenLib developers are working on this issue. In the meanwhile, if any one has already solved the problem and come out with some solution, I would like to know about it. -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- Regards, Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) email : khaiser.nikam(a)gmail.com -- Regards, Dr.(Mrs) Khaiser Nikam MLISc,PhD & MBA Chairperson/Reader Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Mysore-570 006 Karnataka INDIA Cell:98453 28672 91-821-2415202(R) 2419399(O) email : khaiser.nikam(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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INFLIBNET Newsletter
by Rajesh Chandrakar 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Dear Professionals The current issue of the INFLIBNET Newsletter, Vol 15, No. 4, October to December 2008 is available online for access on the INFLIBNET website at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/publication/newsletter/Newsletter.October.-Decem…. The interested professionals may download the same. We have included the feature article in this issue on Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 by written by Prof. G Sivakumar, Computer Science and Engineering Department, IIT, Mumbai. This article has been reproduced here from his presentation at International CALIBER 2009 held at Pondicherry University, Puducherry on 25th to 27th February 2009. I would also take this as an opportunity to introduce you the INFLIBNET Centre's Blog and Wiki, which are quite active and available at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog and http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/wiki, respectively. The blog contents posting on Library, INFLIBNET and Higher Education including latest technologies pertaining to ICT. With best regards Rajesh ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rajesh Chandrakar, Commonwealth Professional Fellow Scientist - B (LS) INFLIBNET (INFormation and LIBrary NETwork) Centre An IUC of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House, PB No. 4116, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad - 380 009, India Tel. +91-(0)79-26305971/ 8528/ 4695(O), 26873805(R) Mobile: +91-9427527894 Fax: +91-(0)79-26300990, 263007816 E-mail: rajesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in; rchandrakar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in Weblog: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/blog Video Gallery: http://www.youtube.com/INFLIBNET ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Suddden and Sad Demise of Dr. Gayatri Mohapatra
by db_ramesh＠yahoo.com 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Dear LIS Professionals, Dr. Gayatri Mohapatra, HOD, Department of Library & Information Science, Utkal University, Orissa passed away on 4th April 2008 at Cuttack by a massive heart attack at Cuttack. I know Madam Mohapatra for the last two decades. She was a very sincere, straight forward and helpful professional. Her sudden and demise is a great loss to our LIS profession and especially to the Department of Library & Information Science, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar. May the departed soul rest in peace. D. B. Ramesh -- 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
by Dr Divya Srivastava 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Pl put up on the Forum site. Candidates are invited for a walk in Interview on 17th April 09, at 2.00 pm, at Indian Council of Medical Research’s Head Quarter’s with CV on plain paper for the following *purely temporary* *post** *of Research Scientist I: Consolidated Salary (per month)—Rs 15,760/-under the DST Project “*Preparation of Directory of Indian Science & Technology (including Medical) Journals*” for *only one year* * * Post No1- Essential Qualification-- First Class Master degree (Life/Biological Sciences) Desirable Qualification-- Master in Library & Information Science (MLIS)). Post No 2- Essential Qualification---First Class Master degree (MCA / MSc in Computer Science) Desirable Qualification-- Experience in developing software, utility Programmes and data processing. Dr (Mrs) Divya Srivastava Scientist "E" Division of Publication & Information Indian Council of Medical Research (HQ) New Delhi 110029 Phone: 011 26588344 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Dr. Gayatri Mahapatra
by sushanta kumar pathy 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Dear Professional,I expressed my feelings for the untimely sad demise of Dr. Gayatri Mohaptra and pray to god for peace of her soul. Though I did not get opportunity to meet her, I learnt/ heard a lot from the professionals. I wish all our professionals to pray for her soul.Rgds,Sushanta Sushanta Kumar Pathy Head Librarian In-Charge Resource Centre National Institute of Fashion Technology, Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India Gandhinagar, Gujarat(INDIA) Ph. 079-23241849(Off) 09898162677 (M) http://www.gandhinagar.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Gayatri Madam
by Dr.B.Sahoo 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

The sad demise of Dr. Gayatri Mohapatra, my first teacher in my library science career is definitely a great loss to the profession specially to Dept. of LIb & Inf. Science , Utkal University. I am extremly sorry and I could not belive the news, when I got the through LIS Forum by Dr. Basudev mohanty our professional collegue. I lost my great teacher. O' God ! Banambar Sahoo Dr. B. Sahoo, MLIS, Ph.D Asst. Lib & Inf. officer Regional Medical Research Centre (ICMR) Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar Tel: 0674-2301412, Fax: 2301351 Email: sahoo(a)icmr.org.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad Demise of Dr. Gayatri Mohapatra, HOD, LIS, Utkal University, Bhubaneswar
by Basudev Mohanty 06 Apr '09

06 Apr '09

Dear Professional Friends, We are very sad to inform you that our beloved Mam' Dr. Gayatri Mohapatra, HOD, Department of Library & Information Science, Utkal University, Orissa passed away on 4th April 2008 at Cuttack on her way to hospital by a massive heart attack. Mam' was an outstanding library professional and information science teacher in India. Her professional colleagues at Utkal University with other information professionals, research fellows, students and relatives paid tribute to Mam, who was cremated with at the Swargadwara, Puri on 5th April 2008 afternoon. It is indeed a great loss our profession. May the departed soul rest in peace on eternity. Basudev Mohanty ______________________________________________________________ Librarian | Infosys Technologies Limited | Bhubaneswar, Orissa Library VOIP: 674 30 71415 / 71363 | M: 9437132870 **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. You should carry out your own virus checks before opening the e-mail or attachment. Infosys reserves the right to monitor and review the content of all messages sent to or from this e-mail address. Messages sent to or from this e-mail address may be stored on the Infosys e-mail system. ***INFOSYS******** End of Disclaimer ********INFOSYS*** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IMPLEMENTATION OF KOHA IN SCHOOL LIBRARIES
by soumi sanyal 05 Apr '09

05 Apr '09

DEAR PROFESSIONALS; Iam a school librarian working in Apeejay school,Salt Lake, Kolkata. Iam happy to inform that open source software Koha has proved to be a boon to me.Without investing a huge amount of money I have successfully implemented Koha for developing a complete integrated library system.Its easy to use and there is ample scope for modification according to your needs.School libraries should come forward and participate in this open source movement as its the only way to automate your library without spending a penny.Besides this school libraries can serve its future learners more effectively and provide them the feel of automation which they will normally feel in public, college and university libraries. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Long-term preservation of Open Access Journals secured
by Charu 05 Apr '09

05 Apr '09

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day, The Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ), Lund University Libraries, Sweden and the e-Depot of the National Library of the Netherlands (KB) announced on 3rd April 2009 the start of a cooperation in order to secure long-term preservation of open access journals. The Swedish Library Association is generously acting as sponsor. In order to secure long-term preservation of open access journals on 3rd April 2009 The Directory of Open Access Journal (DOAJ) - Lund University Libraries, Sweden and the e-Depot of the National Library of the Netherlands (KB) announced the start of a collaboration. This is sposonred by Swedish Library Associaitons. For further details please visit the following link: http://openlink-charu.blogspot.com/ Regards, Miss Charu Mathur, Delhi. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenLib on Windows Vista
by N.S. Harinarayana 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

In the wonderful workshop recently concluded at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, there was a problem of installing NewGenLib on Windows vista platform. I am sure that the NewGenLib developers are working on this issue. In the meanwhile, if any one has already solved the problem and come out with some solution, I would like to know about it. -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC mandatory qualification
by rajendra kumar panda 04 Apr '09

04 Apr '09

Dear listed members, Adding to recent discussion of UGC qualification for the post of Asstt. Librarian in college and university or similar grades in non academic library, UGC NET/SET qualification should be mandatory (according my opinion) to maintain the quality of service and job, NET/SET exams are higher standard in quality, there is no question of partiality and petting towards candidates, the met question papers are set by chosen top most LIS people and evaluation method is similar too. Besides one’s subject knowledge candidates must have general ability to think scientifically and logically to respond an environment judiciously and rationally. The functional credibility of some of Indian universities is well known to most of us. It is not much difficult to obtain M.Phill / Ph.D degree. In this process always there is nepotism and favoritism prevails. On other side, there are plenty of evidence people with having first class careers could not qualify LIS all India written tests conducted by various govt. bodies and most of the Govt appointed LIS professionals working in various top level positions are directly appointed on the basis of career and qualification marks. Since last two decades, there are hearing of dithering between UGC NET/SET relax and mandatory. Knowledge Commission of India is also suggested in favour of essentiality. I think every LIS people should prove their credentials by qualifying highest body exams. thanks -- R.K.Panda Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scrutinizing LIS-Forum posting
by Baban Chavan 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Respected, Dr.Gaudar I Fully agree with you sentiments. It is realy a troublsome job for moderator to go through the posting by members if it is not relevent & therefore every professional should always take care while posting their messages, as the professionals not from india but also from abroad reads the messages. However ,some of our people having a good contents but not written in good English or badly written shold not be ignored as we are non English people and even some professionals are not having English as their medium of instructions upto M.L.I.S. stage so they are poor in English.Therefore these type of messages must be cosidered with moderators editing and approval as there may be regional impact due to regional languges. With regards Baban Chavan Librarain Sangamner College Sangamner Maharashtra.422605 babanchavan(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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Regret - for the posting on 31-3-2009
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Dear Friends, I personally regret for the mistakes both spelling and gramatical in the posting which was appeared in this forum on 31/03/2009 report on conference at NAL on "Scholorly Communication in India in the Age of the Commons (Open Access). I think it is typing error. I also regret with the organizers of the program. With the good intention and open mind, i have written report. The motive beyond this is many of us may not be knowing many of the thnigs going on this field. With best regards, dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.dineshks.webs.com, Official Blog: libraryofncet.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scrutinizing LISFORUM postings
by I.R.N.Goudar 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Dear Professional friends, Many a times we waste our time in reading very badly written as well as frivolous postings in the LIS-FORUM. We should not forget that these messages are read by more than 2000 professionals including academicians not only in India but abroad as well. I do understand that it would be difficult to read all the postings by the moderator as it is a voluntary service and not a paid job to spare lot of office timings for this work. However we members of this forum need to take care of sending only professionally useful messages of good quality. I would like to quote one of the recent posting on 31-3-2009 reporting about recently held conference at NAL on "Scholorly Communication in India in the Age of the Commons (Open Access)". While any one can give their opinion about any event, the report should be posted only by the concerned like Organizing Secretary / Convener, etc. The least one has to do is to read the postings at least once before sending it to the LIS-FORUM. This report contained sentences like: "...... the conference begin with "WORM" welcome by...." ".....Arunachalaiah was brief the significance of...." ".....Prof. Mukunda was also inaugurated...." ".....Dy Head, ICAST was "comparer...." "....He has argues a scientific judgement..." While I had appreciate the enthusiasm of the concened professional, I request him and others as well to take care of correctness before submitting postings to the extent possible atleast it should not give different altogether. In fact almost two years back I had posted an item on LIS-FORUM about DOs and Don'ts LIS-FORUM postings. I remember one or two now: 1. If any professional gets an award or achieves something definitely it is an item to be announced by some body who comes to know about the achievement. The first announcement is most welcome. However further postings on the same news congratulating one after the other and the recipient reciprocating the same for every mail should be avoided. One can as well congratulate the individual to his email once the posting is already done through LIS-FORUM. 2. ILL requests are most welcome on LIS-FORUM. Further postings on the same item like thanking through Lis-Forum are unnecessary. 3. It is interesting when some body raises an issue concerned to profession/service and others react. I appreciate the recent postings with issues and topics like SOUL, NEWGENLIB. Any number of reactions are welcome on such topics. 4. Although it takes away some time of the moderator, I strongly feel that he should have a look at the content of the posting. Either he can correct himself before releasing the posting or return it back to the sender if too many mistakes are found, unless it is very urgent message. I invite Professionals to add to what I suggested. With regards, Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-25086081 Sci G & Head, Information Centre for 91-80-25235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-25268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road, BANGALORE-560 017 India http://www.icast.org.in/staff/goudar.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Online Access to all SAGE Journals until April 30, 2009
by Indira 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Dear Professionals, You can register for free online access to more than 500 SAGE journals with content available from 1999-current. Free access is until April 30, 2009. Here is the path: https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?registration=FTApr2009-14 Regards, Indira -------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru Faculty Member Dept. of Library Science Icfai Academic Wing 23, Nagarjuna Hills Hyderabad-500 082 India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NDPP-Proceedings of Indo-US Workshop on International Trends in Digital Preservation, 24-25 March 2009, Pune
by Dr. Ramesh Gaur 03 Apr '09

03 Apr '09

Hi! Department of Information Technology, Government of India is in the process of formulating the national initiative on National Digital Preservation Programme (NDPP). It is intended to address the technological challenges involved in the long term digital preservation of historically significant cultural materials, heritage archives, citizen information, libraries, scientific data, and other important information resources, etc. More details about the programme can be had from www.ndpp.in. A step ahead in this direction, during March 24-25, 2009 Indo-US Workshop on International Trends in Digital Preservation was organized at Pune by C-DAC pune and MICT in collaboration with Indo-US Science and Technology Forum. The following were the main objectives of the workshop: Getting an exposure to international trends in digital preservation Understanding the case studies of digital preservation and learn from the rich experience of experts involved in digital preservation. Evolving a comprehensive strategy and recommendations for effective implementation of National Digital Preservation Programme (NDPP) The proceedings with full papers and slide presentations are now downloadable in PDF format from the URL as given below. Explore the URL below- http://www.ndpp.in/Programme_schedule.html I hope that this material will be useful to the archiving community in India and around the world. Regards Ramesh ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Librarian & Head-Kala Nidhi Division Coordinator- ABIA International Index Project Additional Charge: Director, National Mission for Manusripts Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts(IGNCA) (An Autonomous body under Ministry of Culture. Govt. of India) 5 Dr. Rajendra Prasad Road, New Delhi-1 Phone: 91-11-23385442, 23385884 Fax: 91-11-22385884 Mobile: 91-9810487158 URL: www.ignca.gov.in Email: gaur(a)ignca.nic.in; rcgaur(a)bol.net.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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U G C announces NET Exam
by satish kumar 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Dear Professional, The University Grants Commission announces holding of the National Eligibility Test (NET) on 28th June, 2009 (Sunday) for details see this website http://www.ugc.ac.in/inside/net.html#intro Paramanand, MLISc; M Phil. Assistant Librarian, M. S. Ramaiah College of Law, Library and Information Center, New BEL Road, Bangalore-560054, Fax: 080-23601446, Phone No: 080-65708015, Cell No: 9844116650. Web site: - www.paramanandjh.webs.com E-Mail: paramanand.jh(a)gmail.com Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://messenger.yahoo.com/invite/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISiM Research Colloquium (1), 3rd April, 2009 : 3:00 p.m.
by Angrosh 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

ISiM Research Colloquium (1) Date: April 3, 2009 Time: 3:00 p.m. onwards Presentation (1) Title of the talk: On the Nature of Co-citations: Interpretation and Analysis Speaker: Mandar R. Mutalikdesai, Research Scholar, IIITB Abstract: Co-citation has long been used as a measure of topical similarity between objects in various data sets. However, there are some characteristic differences in the way co-citations are formed in different data sets. We summarize these differences with respect to scientific literature, WWW pages and Wikipedia pages. Based on this, we propose three interpretations of co-citations: (1) Endorsements of citations, (2) Knowledge aggregation activities, and (3) Measures of conditional topical relevance. We shall briefly discuss all three interpretations. However, this talk will mainly elaborate on the first interpretation: Co-citations as endorsements of citations. Such an interpretation gives a new measure that can be used by focused or topical crawlers/surfers to surf the Web and digital libraries such as CiteSeer in a fashion that is most pertinent to the topic of interest. We also find some interesting patterns of "citation endorsements" on the Web and on CiteSeer, which we will discuss in this talk. Finally, we propose a topical ranking scheme based on citation endorsements, which can be used as a fine tuning measure to existing techniques for relevance ranking in citation graphs. Presentation (2) Title: Mining Semantics from Lexical Cooccurrence Data Speaker: Aditya Ramana Rachakonda, Research Scholar, IIITB Abstract: Lexical cooccurrence in documents is not uniformly random. The statistics inferred from the term cooccurrence data enable us to probabilistically model the dependencies between terms. It has been argued in cognitive sciences that these dependencies closely resemble the way semantic memory is organised in human beings. This work attempts to model some commonly used semantic associations as probabilistic measures to enable mining of semantics automatically from text corpora. The semantic associations being modelled are synonyms like car and automobile, semantic siblings like Sachin Tendulkar and Rahul Dravid and topical anchors like Disney for Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto. Of these, some results on topical anchors will be presented in more detail. You are cordially invited. Venue: ISiM Lecture Hall 1 ISiM, University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Thanks and regards Angrosh ********************************************* Angrosh M.A. Project Manager International School of Information Management University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore - 570 006 Tel: +91-821-2514699; +91-821-2411417 Fax: +91-821-2519209 Email: angrosh(a)isim.ac.in ********************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Librarian
by Anita vashisht 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

*Swift School of Pharmacy* Campus Vill. Ghaggar Sarai, Tehsil Rajpura, District Patiala, Punjab) Swift Fundamental Research and Education Society (R) (Promoted by Ind Swift Group, a fortune 500 Company) ** ** We are looking for qualified, experienced, talented and dynamic human resource capable of taking challenges in their respective area of work as the faculty and other staff at various levels. The society has a solid industrial background of ind Swift Group: The Pharma Giants. Excellent professional and career development in healthy environment is our commitment. The following are the requirements for the session commencing in 2009-2010 *Lecturers -* 3 (One in each subject: Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy) *Librarian -* 1 *Lab. Technician -* 1 *Store Keeper -* 1 Qualification, Experience and Pay Scales as per ACITE/PTU Norms. Salary no constraint for deserving candidates. Send your detailed resume along with your photograph in an envelope superscribing Swift School of Pharmacy with the post applied for on or before 20th April, 2009 to: *Vice President, HR* 781, Industrial Area, Phase II, Chandigarh - 160002 Phone: 0172-2638781 Fax: 0172-2652242 Job Ad publication date: 1 Apr 2009 -- Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacant Positions - Librarian & Assistant Librarian
by Anita vashisht 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

*Doon Institute of Engineering & Technology* *Requires For an Engineering college At Rishikesh, Dehradun.* ** *Director & Professors / Associate Professor / Lecturer* with specialization in Computer Science/ Information Technology/ Electronics and Communication Engineering/ Electrical and Electronics Engineering/ Physics/ Chemistry/ Maths/ English *Non teaching & Technical Support Staff: Lab Assistants/ Technicians, Maintenance Supervisors, Librarian, Assistant Librarian, Steno, Receptionist & Office Assistant.* Qualification & Salary as per AICTE/Govt. Norms. Retired Senior Faculty can also apply. (Salary will not be constraint for deserving candidates) Send your Resume with Passport Size Photograph within *15 days* of the advertisement to: *The Chairman Doon Institute of Engineering & Technology* Shyampur, Rishikesh, Dist. Dehradun, U.K. - 249204 or Contact us at: 9897459582, 9897792448, 0135-2453203. Job Ad publication date: 1 Apr 2009 -- Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee@PRL
by Anita vashisht 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Published by Manisha for sarkari-naukri.blogspot.com ** <http://www.prl.res.in/images/logo.jpg>*Physical Research Laboratory (PRL) *(A unit of Dept. of Space, Govt. of India) Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, India Advt. no. 04/2009 Physical Research Laboratory, a premier Scientific and Research Institute under department of Space, Government of India, desires to engage Library Trainees : - *Library Trainees *: 04 posts (Ahmedabad-3, Udaipur-1), Stipend : Rs.5000/- per month, Age : 26 years, Qualification : Masters degree in Library and Information Sciences (above 55% marks). Certificate/Diploma in Computer Applications desirable. Candidates appearing for final year exams may also apply. *How to Apply* : Apply Online at http://www.prl.res.in/~recruit/libtr/advt.php, the detailed information is also available here. The Candidates should register their application on-line upto *11/04/2009.* Upon registration, applicants will be provided with an on-line Registration Number, which should be carefully preserved for future reference. -- Thanks & Regards Anita Vashistha -- 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] Data Conversion form Newgenlib to koha
by Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Dear Mr. Soni Migration of data from Koha to NewGenLib or from NewGenLib to Koha is quite simple because both of these FLOSS based LMSs are quite clear and transparent in implementing MARC 21 and ISO-2709 (unlike some commercial LMSs in India where data transformation facilities are poor, non-standard and sometimes blocked intentionally for obvious commercial reasons). However if u feel you need help then there are a few service providers in India like OSSLabs (http://www.osslabs.biz/) OpenLX etc. Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Department of Library and Information Science University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Rajbati - 713104, WB ----- Original Message ----- From: "Navin Soni" To: koha-devel(a)lists.koha.org, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Data Conversion form Newgenlib to koha Date: Wed, 1 Apr 2009 14:07:14 +0530 Dear Professionals, Goog Mrng.. We are from INMAS, DRDO, Delhi. Presently we are using newgenlib (OSS), we had tried a lot to give AMC to Newgenlib developers (M/s Verus Solutions) at normal rates but they did not responded positive. We library people are not expertise in JAVA and supporting softwares of Newgenlib therefore now it is not possible us to continue work without technical support. As this software constantly requires technical support which we are not able to find out who may take AMC of this Newgenlib software. Now may I request on this forum who can guide us how to overcome this problem of AMC. In alternative, we are planning to either switch over to KOHA and migrate our records into KOHA 2.2.9 ver. or wait for any agency who can undertake the AMC of Newgenlib. I request all my fellow professionals on this forum to guide me in this regard. Waiting for help and guidance. With kind regards ================================= Navin Kumar Soni INMAS, DRDO, Min of Defence, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg Delhi-110054. Ph: 01123985466, 09868459805 http://www.drdo.org/labs/inmas/index.html Email: navinsoni22(a)gmail.com, navin(a)inmas.drdo.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 -- _______________________________________________ Search for products and services at: http://search.mail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Data Conversion form Newgenlib to koha
by Navin Soni 02 Apr '09

02 Apr '09

Dear Professionals, Goog Mrng.. We are from INMAS, DRDO, Delhi. Presently we are using newgenlib (OSS), we had tried a lot to give AMC to Newgenlib developers (M/s Verus Solutions) at normal rates but they did not responded positive. We library people are not expertise in JAVA and supporting softwares of Newgenlib therefore now it is not possible us to continue work without technical support. As this software constantly requires technical support which we are not able to find out who may take AMC of this Newgenlib software. Now may I request on this forum who can guide us how to overcome this problem of AMC. In alternative, we are planning to either switch over to KOHA and migrate our records into KOHA 2.2.9 ver. or wait for any agency who can undertake the AMC of Newgenlib. I request all my fellow professionals on this forum to guide me in this regard. Waiting for help and guidance. With kind regards ================================= Navin Kumar Soni INMAS, DRDO, Min of Defence, Brig SK Mazumdar Marg Delhi-110054. Ph: 01123985466, 09868459805 http://www.drdo.org/labs/inmas/index.html Email: navinsoni22(a)gmail.com, navin(a)inmas.drdo.in =================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Exemptions allowed till MHRD accepts UGC Regulation, 2008
by Ajay Kamble 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Dear All, Just today, we received a GR from Mr.Uday Kulkarni, Librarian, Vikas College,Vikhroli, Mumbai regarding the UGC's latest clarification about Exemptions which were sent to Kolhapur University, Kolhapur, Maharashtra. The GR is available at http://groups.google.co.in/group/mlosc/web/circulars-and-grs?msg=ns or u can also find a direct link to Circular at http://sites.google.com/site/mloscsite/circulars-and-grs -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Satkal Awards
by Gulabchandra Sharma 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Call for Award Nominations Nominations are invited for the 2009 SATKAL Awards given each year to an individual for outstanding achievement in Library and Information services and for promoting Librarianship. The deadline for nominations is July 31, 2009. Kindly send your nominations for * Punjab National Librarian Award * Young Librarian Award * Woman Librarian Award * School Librarian Award Eligibility The Library and Information Science professionals working in Indiaor outside India of Indian Nationality/ origin are eligible to apply. Age Limit : For Young Librarian Award, Professional must be below 45 years. The nominations can be either self nominations or nominated by a Senior Professional. In case of School Librarian it should be recommended by the Principal of the School. Written nominations must include Name of the nominee, Job Title, Organisation, Mailing Address, Phone No., Email Address, Award Category, A detailed profile highlighting the educational & professional experience, significant contributions made in the field of Library Science, publications etc., a paragraph (limit to one page) stating how do you find yourself eligible for the award. The only way the people who make a difference can be recognised is if? you? Nominate them. Do it now. Please send the nominations to: Dr. (Mrs.) Devinder Kaur President, SATKAL 114 Civil Lines Patiala-147004 Punjab Email: dkaur45@yahoo. co.in/sundarsingh453@ gmail.com Kindly mark "SATKAL AWARD 2009" on the top of the envelope and send a signed copy of the profile please. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Installing Dspace-Koha-Newgenlib on Windows XP
by Madaiah krishnamurthy 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

Dear All, Please find information on installing Dspace-Koha-Newgenlib on Windows XP Dspace : http://210.212.206.68:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/23 Newgenlib: http://210.212.206.68:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/24 Koha : http://210.212.206.68:8080/dspace/handle/123456789/35 Thanking You, M.Krishnamurthy Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc., PhD. Fulbright Fellow(University of Illinois,USA) Ass Professor, Indian Statistical Institute, Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Ph: 91-080-28483002/3/5 Fax: 91-080-284482711 _________________________________________________________________ How fun is this? IMing with Windows Live Messenger just got better. http://www.microsoft.com/india/windows/windowslive/messenger.aspx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Workshops in Mysore (9-10 Apr) & Mumbai (17-18 Apr)
by savitra sirohi 01 Apr '09

01 Apr '09

All, We have received a solid response for these workshops, but we are making efforts to accommodate a few more participants in both locations. Those who wish to register please please fill the form below ASAP. http://spreadsheets.google.com/viewform?formkey=cFJnR0JMMEF4cHpwT0MyWUxQTm9… Here are more details about the workshop: http://www.osslabs.biz/koha_library_management_system/workshop.html Thanks, Savitra Sirohi MD, Nucsoft OSS labs http://www.osslabs.biz -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC qualification for the post of Lecturer/Librarian??
by Ajay Kamble 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Dear all, 1. On 22nd September, 2006, UGC wrote this letter to all Universities that the Commission in its meeting held on 25th August, 2006 approved exemption from NET to M.Phil and Ph.D. Degree holders for appointment to the post of Assistant Librarian & Assistant Director of Physical Education. *After arrival of this circular, Job seekers attempting for NET/SET/SLET take admission for M.Phil. courses in regular or open universities or through distance education. * * *2. Next, this was published on January 15, 2009 in Hindustan Times Delhi Edition… NET must from next year by Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times, New Delhi, January 15, 2009 The detail news is available at http://sites.google.com/site/mloscsite/Home/important-files *Some Teachers and Librarians got exempted from NET/SET/SLET and some get conditional exemption as their proposals were sent by their Universities to UGC for exemption.* * * *3.* *Then, as per draft ugc notification on revision of pay scales, minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers in universities and colleges & other measures for the maintenance of standards, 2009, * *3.0.0. RECRUITMENT AND QUALIFICATIONS* *3.1.0 *The direct recruitment to the post of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors and Professors in the Universities and Colleges shall be on the basis of merit through all India advertisement and selections by the duly constituted Selection Committees as per the guidelines prescribed through this notification to be incorporated under the Statutes/Ordinances of the concerned university. The composition of such committees should be as prescribed by the UGC in this notification. *3.2.0 *The minimum qualifications required for the post of Assistant Professors, Associate Professors, Professors, Principals, Assistant Directors of Physical Education, Deputy Directors of Physical Education, Directors of Physical Education, Assistant Librarians, Deputy Librarians, Librarians will be those as prescribed by the University Grants Commission in this notification. *3.3.0 *The minimum requirements of a good academic record, 55% of the marks at the master’s level and qualifying in the National Eligibility Test, or an accredited test, shall remain for the appointment of Assistant Professors. *3.3.1 *Holders of Ph.D. degrees as on the date of notification of these regulations, along with those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D. degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as have been/or may be laid down by UGC through its regulations, and so adopted by the university shall alone be exempted from NET. NET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET is not conducted. *In this draft, It is not mentioned anywhere that exemption shall be given to those possessing M.Phil. degree. * * * *4.* *Still, UGC has sent letter to all universities and ask to submit information about Teachers appointed in all the affiliated colleges and information about who have completed M.Phil and Ph.D. so as to give them exemption from NET/SLET/SET exams. * *Now I expect from all respected senior colleagues, who are in touch with UGC office or officials or so, Please guide us on the following few questions :* * * *1.* *What is UGC’s present stand on qualification of Lecturers and Librarians?* *2.* *Can’t UGC take a firm decision on the qualification of Lecturers and Librarians?* *3.* *Is there any official circular from UGC on what was published in Hindustan Times about exemption to M.Phil. till June 2009?* *4.* *What is the stand of UGC for the candidates, who have completed/are studying M.Phil. and had paid big amount of Fees for doing M.Phil. from regular, distance, open university courses?* *5.* *What UGC expect the NET/SLET/SET qualified candidates, who are still jobless and searching for the jobs, shall do?* *6.* *If Exemption is given to M.Phil. upto June 2009, what about thenew entrants who will try for NET/SLET/SET and may not get qualified for years? * -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Now Send E-Mail In Indian Languages!
by विनायक गोंजारे 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Respected All, *Gmail provides you with an easy way to type and send e-mail in your language of choice* For those of you who prefer to communicate in Hindi but did not have an easy way to type and send e-mail in your language of choice, Gmail has something to offer you. Google has launched a new feature in Gmail that makes it easy to type e-mail in Indian languages. When you compose a new mail in Gmail, you should now see an icon with an Indian character. This feature is enabled by default for Gmail users in India. If you do not see this function enabled by default, you will need to go the "Settings" page and enable this option in the "Language" section. Once you click the Indian languages icon, you can type words the way they sound in English and Gmail will automatically convert the word to its Indian local language equivalent. For example, if a Hindi speaker types "*namaste*", it will get transliterated to its phonetically equivalent Hindi text. Gmail currently supports five Indian languages -- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam. So you can select the language of your choice from the drop-down list next to the icon. According to Chandramouli Mahadevan, software engineer, Google, "We built this new feature using Google's transliteration technology, which is also available on Google India Labs, Orkut, Blogger and iGoogle. I hope you find this feature useful to communicate with those of your friends and family who prefer to write in their native language, and it will be available soon to businesses and schools using Google Apps. Now back to replying to all those Hindi e-mails I got from my family and friends today!" Google's Gmail service will celebrate its fifth birthday tomorrow. Gmail, known as Google Mail in Germany, Austria and the United Kingdom, was made available to the public by Google on 1 April 2004, after extensive rumours of its existence during testing. Five years after its launch, Gmail now offers over 7GB of storage but is still labelled as a beta version. Thanks and Regards, Mr. Vinayak Gonjare Librarian Naik Foundation Padgha, Bhivandi Thane. INDIA @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : vinayak.gonjare(a)gmail.com Mob : 09702373557 @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Join the Union Catalogue Mission...
by Ajay Kamble 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Dear College Librarians nearby and from Mumbai, There is a good chance for you to join the union catalogue mission... 1. If u dont have a library software?? No worries... Just type all the bibliographic data of the books in a excel file provided by Mr Angadi in the following mail... 2. If u have already typewritten all your data in word file, excel file in table format. then also u can be the part of the mission. Please, do click on http://www.geocities.com/cilisindia for more details and send your data to Mr. Mahesh at sxielibrary(a)gmail.com. From: Mahesh M. Angadi <sxielibrary(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jan 14, 2009 at 9:42 PM Subject: [MLOSC.344] Research Project To: Maharashtra Librarians Online Study Circle <mlosc(a)googlegroups.com> Hello Friends, I have undertaken a Research Project “”Developing a prototype model for converting bibliographic databases (library catalogue) into ISO 2709 format and hosting it on intranet and internet using ISIS tools” under the guidance of Dr. D. N. Phadke as a part of M.Phil programme at YCMOU. With the help of this Research Project libraries will be able to create or convert their collection into databases that adheres to required Bibliographic Standards. This in turn will facilitate resource sharing. Moreover, without any investments in costly softwares, libraries will be able to host their collection on intranet and internet with comprehensive and user friendly search features. For further details and status about the Research Project, log on to website http://www.geocities.com/cilisindia. Questionnaire, Guidelines and Sample Data Entry forms can be downloaded from this website. I will be very thankful if you can inform about the same to your fellow colleagues. Your valuable co-operation and support to establish a network of participating libraries will be highly appreciated Kindly send the filed in Questionnaire & Sample Entries or Library Database on following address:- Mr. Mahesh M. Angadi, A/003, Shiv Managlmurty Co-op. Housing Society, Near Gaondevi Mandir, Anand Nagar, Dombivli (East) - 421 201. For any queries, kindly contact on 9869120258 E-mail Id: mahesh_m_angadi(a)rediffmail.com -- Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Notice to suggest the new name for IASLIC Bulletin
by Mailing List Admin 31 Mar '09

31 Mar '09

Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:52:52 +0530 (IST) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> Notice to suggest the new name for IASLIC Bulletin As you now the 'IASLIC Bulletin' is the official organ of the Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) and is devoted to the advancement and dissemination of the fundamentals and applied knowledge of library and information science in an accessible form to professional colleagues who have a common interest in the field in this country and abroad. This journal is published quarterly and has earned much reputation. Many of our members are of the opinion that the term 'Bulletin' is a much broader one and is also used at present in other context, which is far away from the concept of a journal. Hence the Governing Body, IASLIC has decided to change its name. As decided in the Governing Body Meeting of IASLIC held on 09.12.2008 you are requested to suggest a new name for our Journal at your earliest convenience. Editor IASLIC Bulletin IAASLIC Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk@yahoo.com,�(M) : +91 94342 43522. Joint Secretary, IASLIC, Convenor, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-54

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