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LIBER Quarterly now available in open access
by sandeep bhavsar 03 Oct '08

03 Oct '08

Respected All LIBER Quarterly is now available in open access at http://liber.library.uu.nl/ . The second issue of 2008, Vol. 18 No. 2, includes papers from a variety of LIBER working group conferences: on Collection Security, Architecture, Map Librarianship and the Book as an Artefact. http://liber.library.uu.nl/ 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 : 9987049099 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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Koha 3.0 Live at Delhi Public Library
by Vimal Kumar 03 Oct '08

03 Oct '08

Dear Friends, Delhi Public Library catalogue is going live on 2nd October with Koha 3.0, the consortia-quality open-source library management software. Users from across the world and nearly 45000 DPL members can now access the most current catalogue of Delhi Public Library system on its website at http://www.dpl.gov.in or http://59.176.17.111 DPL is very proud to be the first public library in India to implement the latest version of Koha 3.0. More News at http://koha.org/about-koha/news/nr1218524472-hold.html -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Library and Information Science Alumni Association
by Sampath Kumar 03 Oct '08

03 Oct '08

Dear Friends I feel happy to invite you to the Inaugural Function of The Library and Information Science Alumni Association On Monday, 6th October 2008 at 10.30 Am at Dept of Library and Inf Sc, Kuvempu University Prof. B.S. Maheshwarappa Professor, Dept of Library and Inf Sc, Gulbarga University , Gulbarga will deliver the key note address Prof. B.S. Sherigara Honble Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University Will preside over the function You are cordially invited ==================== Dr.B.T.Sampath Kumar Lecturer Dept. of Library and Inf. Sc. KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY, JNANA SAHYADRI-577451, Shivamogga. Karnataka, INDIA Ph:+91-94483 20187 www.freewebs.com/sampathkumar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADVANCED TRAINING PROGRAMME ON KOHA
by Dr.Dineshan K 02 Oct '08

02 Oct '08

Dear Professional colleagues, Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region is organising "advanced training programme on KOHA Library Management Software" on 10th and 11thOctober 2008 at Kozhikode, Kerala Those who have previously attended any KOHA training programme can apply. Maximum intake: 30 Programme fee (Including lunch and refreshment for two days): 1. Those who have attended our previous KOHA Training programme: Rs. 300/- per participant 2. Others: Rs. 500/- per participant Course Content: 1. Practical training on all modules of KOHA in Windows environment 2. Working with KOHA in LINUX For registration and other details please contact: Dr. Dineshan Koovakkai Secretary, Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region Calicut University Study Centre P.T. Usha Road Kozhikode, Kerala 673 032 e-mail: dineshank(a)gmail.com OR T.M.Vasudevan President, Kerala Library Association, Kozhikode Region DLIS University of Calicut e-mail: amandev44(a)yahoo.com OR Musthafa K. M. Librarian AWH Engineering College, Kuttikkattoor e-mail: kmusthu(a)rediffmail.com Selection will be on the basis of first come first served basis. No spot registration. With professional regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai Calicut University Study Centre P.T.Usha Road Kozhikode-673 032 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries
by sandeep bhavsar 01 Oct '08

01 Oct '08

Respected All Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/Innovate.html The Wilton Library Association has put together a list of Innovative Internet Applications in Libraries. This quick guide provides links to nearly 200 inspirational library websites in the following categories: • Ages & Stages • Book and Reading Lists • E-Journals • Local Databases • “My Library” Personalized Interfaces • Newsletters • Blogs & Wikis • Site News & Evaluation • Special Collections & Online Exhibits • Tutorials/Guides • Virtual Reference Desks • Virtual Tours • Web Forms • Miscellaneous http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/Innovate.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 : 9987049099 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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Request for copy of article
by Kshema Prakash 01 Oct '08

01 Oct '08

Dear friends, Can someone please send me a soft copy of the below mentioned reference? I'll be grateful. Taxol Anticancer Activity and DNA Binding Authors: H. Malonga1; J. F. Neault1; S. Diamantoglou1; H. A. Tajmir-Riahi1 Source: Mini Reviews in Medicinal Chemistry, Volume 5, Number 3, March 2005 , pp. 307-311(5) Publisher: Bentham Science Publishers DOI: 10.2174/1389557053175371 Thanks and regards, Kshema -- Mrs. Kshema Prakash Faculty Librarian - Gr I, Contact Person e-Journals (Library) & Coordinator - Distance Library Services DEI Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University) Dayalbagh, Agra 282 0110 Uttar Pradesh, India Mob: +919897190604 http://kshema-distancelibraryservices.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Call for Papers: International Conference on Social Network Analysis and Applications - SNA2009
by Puna Das 01 Oct '08

01 Oct '08

Call for Papers: International Conference on Social Network Analysis and Applications - SNA2009 The International Conference on Social Network Analysis and Applications (SNA2009), and the Post-Conference Tutorial/ Workshop on SNA Methods and Applications, to be held at the National Institute of Science Technology & Development Studies (NISTADS), New Delhi aim to bring together experts from abroad and India and the learners on the methods and applications of the SNA. The dates of the conference and the post-conference tutorial will be as follows: - International Conference on Social Network Analysis and Applications (SNA 2009), 28-29 January, 2009 - Post-Conference Tutorial/Workshop on SNA Methods and Applications, 30-31,January 2009 The objectives of SNA-2009 - Impart training to the learners on tools and techniques of SNA - Discuss applications of social network analysis in various fields International Conference: Papers on applications, theoretical and methodological issues of SNA are welcome. Presenters will have the opportunity to make their paper available to a broader audience on the conference website. Language of the International Conference: English Who should attend? We welcome contributions from advanced researchers as well as the students. SNA has wide application in different fields. To understand the complexities of the networks, besides having knowledge of the subject domain, it demands understanding of graph theory, statistics, social physics, simulations, modeling etc. Having to analyze large networks, computer-centric operations are necessary as manual analysis cannot grasp the complexities of such networks. Those are interested in learning and applying SNA in their respective field of activities can participate, especially in the Post-Conference Tutorial Workshop. However, prior knowledge will be of help to take up in depth analysis using SNA tools. Important deadlines: - Abstract submission (about 300 words): October 31, 2008 - Acceptance notification: November 15, 2008 - Full paper submission: December 15, 2008 - Registration: December 31, 2008 Additional information will be provided on the conference website: http://www.nistads.res.in/images/seminar/callforpapers-SNA.pdf Abstract can be submitted to: SNA Conference Chair National Institute of Science Technology & Development Studies (NISTADS) K. S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi 110 012, India Tel: +91-11-25843227, Fax: +91-11-25846640 Email: sna.nistads.2009(a)gmail.com Conference Announcement: http://www.nistads.res.in/images/seminar/callforpapers-SNA.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://www.anup-jnu.blogspot.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Connect with friends all over the world. Get Yahoo! India Messenger at http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/?wm=n/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher Course at the Univ. of Burdwan
by Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Dear members, The Academic Staff College, University of Burdwan is going to organize 3rd Refresher Course on LIS for the period from November 08-28, 2008 at the Burdwan University campus, Burdwan, W.B. The details of the schedule is available from http://www.burdwanuniversityasc.org/. The form may be downloaded through the link : http://www.burdwanuniversityasc.org/pdf/application_form.pdf The last date is 22.10.08. Thanks and regards, Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay Department of Library and Information Science University of Burdwan, Burdwan, Rajbati - 713104, WB -- _______________________________________________ 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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Free Online Access to all SAGE journals until October 31, 2008
by Kshirod 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Dear Professionals, SAGE is currently offering free online access to over 500 SAGE journals with content available from 1999-date until October 31, 2008! Earlier this year SAGE celebrated the launch of the 500th journal site on the SAGE Journals Online platform. SAGE Journals Online provides users access to one of the largest collections of social science, humanities, and science, technical, and medical content in the world. Faculty, researchers, and students can register here for free online access until the end of the month. Registration Link: https://online.sagepub.com/cgi/register?egistration=FTOct2008-25 Regards, -- Kshirod Das National Institute of Technology Roukela Rourkela-769 008, Orissa -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement - SRELS -JIM and Information Studies
by SRELS 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Dear Sir : Kindly announce the following for the benefit of LIS-FORUM users. Sincerely, K.N. Prasad SRELS ******* Dear LIS-FORUM USER: The contents of the Current issues of the following journals can be browsed at: http://www.Indianjournals.com 1. SRELS Journal of Information Management.Vol.45, No.3 September 2008. 2. Information Studies. Vol.14, No.4 October 2008. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on DSpace
by University LIbrary Mahatma Gandhi University 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Dear Colleagues, Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala in association with Federal Institute of Science and Technology(FISAT) Angamaly,Kerala is organizing a National Workshop on DSpace from 21-25 October 2008 at FISAT Angamaly. For workshop details log on to http://www.fisat.ac.in/National_Workshop/index.html Thank You. -- 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 ramesh chander 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Please send me following article, if anyone has access to it. It is needed for our research student. 1. D.S. Grummon, Material Science Forum, 327-328(2000)295. 2. Suppression of Martensitic Phase Transformation, Shape Memory and High Damping by Ion Implantation in Ni-Ti Thin Films by R. Gotthardt, Material Science Forum, vol 319(2006), pp 17-24. 3. Synthesis and Characterization of O,O'-Alkylenedithiophosphato Complexes of Vanadium(V) by A. Kumar and S.K. Pandey, Polish Journal of Chemistry, 2005,Volume 79, No. 6, pp951-957. With Regards, Romesh Chander Sharma National Center for Science Information(NCSI), Indian Institue of Science, Bangalore-560012, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GU plans on 'knowledge kiosks' for students from humble families
by noufal palliparamban 30 Sep '08

30 Sep '08

Hello, The Gujarat University (GU) is planning to set up 10 Knowledge Extension Centres (KEC)-cum-libraries in the economically backward areas to help the students get all the information related to the university near their residence. For full story : http://in.news.yahoo.com/48/20080930/804/tnl-gu-plans-on-knowledge-kiosks-f… Regards Noufal.PP Assistant Librarian XLRI jamshedpur Add more friends to your messenger and enjoy! Go to http://in.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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SAHITYA SHIROMANI AWARD
by Charu Mathur 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Respected Friends, Greetings for the day. I am very pleased to share the following overwhelming news received from one of my respected professional. I take the opportunity to congratulate from the bottom of my heart Dr Shankar Singh, Deptt of Library & Information services, Power Finance Corporation Ltd, New Delhi for his exemplary contribution in the LIS world. He is the proud recipient of prestigious award "SAHITYA SHIROMANI AWARD" by PARIVARTAN JAN KALYAN SAMITI, DELHI in a programme held at Constitution Club, New Delhi on 26th Sept 2008, for promoting Hindi language in Information Technology and Library & Information Science. Dr Singh has following Hindi books in his credit: 1.COMPUTER AUR SUCHANA TACHNIQUE 2.SUCHANA PRODHOGIKI KE NAYE AYAM 3.INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY & LIBRARIES 4.INTERNET AUR ADHUNIK PUSTAKALAYA 5.SUCHANA PRODHOGIKI AUR INTERNET 6.SONANCHAL KI KAHANIYAN 7.URJANCHAL KI KAHANIYAN 8.PREM AUR YUDDH(NOVEL) Besides these he has been also associated with following Universities for writing Library & Information Sc Course Materials in Hindi: 1.IGNOU,NEW DELHI-BLIS 2.UPRTOU,ALLAHABAD-MLIS 3.VMOU,KOTA-MLIS 4.BOU,BHOPAL-MLIS We should congratulate to Dr Shankar Singh, a Senior Library Professional & a Teacher of Library science. Kind 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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John Willinsky on open access
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Sep '08

29 Sep '08

Stand up for an OA mandate at your university John Willinsky, How To Institute an Open Access Policy? Stand Up, Slaw.ca, September 28, 2008. Excerpt: On June 10th, my colleagues in the Stanford University School of Education listened patiently as I stood before them explaining how the Harvard Law School had passed an “open access” motion which was going to lead to free online access to all of the scholarly articles that they published. We were on a faculty retreat, at a hotel by the ocean near Monterey, California, with the waves rolling in not far from where we were sitting. An opening had appeared in the program, and I jumped in, asking for the time to explain what such a policy could mean for the work of a school or department.... [The faculty] wondered about the copyright. I explained how the term “nonexclusive” was key....The author as the original copyright holder grants a non-exclusive right to post this particular copy prior to transferring the remaining rights to the publisher. They wondered, as well, why in the world publishers would accept this. And I explained that the publishers already had, at least in principle. The majority of publishers grant authors, in exchange for the author turning over copyright to their work, the right to post their work in just such an archive, sometimes some months after publication.... We talked briefly about what this access might mean for who reads law school scholarship and all the more so, in the case of an education school, which...saw itself having a responsibility for the professionalism of teachers and for addressing public interests in education. However, before we had been at it for half-an-hour, people were saying let’s just do it. Let’s pass an open access motion for the School of Education, and let’s do it right here and right now. I was taken aback by the ease with which this idea garnered nods and shrugs of assent. Before the hour was up, we had passed an open access motion that committed the School to sharing what it knew or at least what it had discovered and submitted for publication.... The times may be a changing. It had been very hard, only a few years ago, to get researchers to look up from their work long enough to explain access issues. Putting an article in a journal, as they saw it, made things public enough. No more. No longer. Greater openness, greater accessibility of knowledge has become part of culture. Now is the time to make it standard practice and a common policy within universities. To help other departments, schools and faculties take this step of making open access a policy, I put together a webpage on the Open Access Policy.... Take advantage of the times, my fellow scholars and researchers. It could prove dead easy for you, too, to stand up and reposition your institution within this larger world of public knowledge. PS: For background, also see our past blog posts on the Stanford OA mandate, and the recent post about it by Bret Waters, a member of the Advisory Council for the Stanford School of Education. Posted by Peter Suber at 9/28/2008 10:31:00 AM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation to Prof. Shabahat Hussain Sir to Became next Universtiy Librarian of AMU
by majid khan 27 Sep '08

27 Sep '08

This is Honour for us especially Department of Library & Information Science that Prof. Shabahat Hussain Became the Nexr Universtiy Librarian of Aligarh Muslim University Aligarh India. We Congratulate Prof. Shabahat Hussain Sir Thanks Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- 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] Nomenclature of LIS professional degree
by Mailing List Admin 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Date: Fri, 26 Sep 2008 14:34:21 +0530 From: pramod mangla <manglapb(a)gmail.com> Dear Professional Colleagues, I greatly appreciate that quite a few professionals did express their views for the need to bring in change in the Nomenclature of our professional degree. Name does matter so do the content and professional spirit to serve the society. I strongly suggest that a Dept.of LIS in the country should take immediate steps to organise a national (or even international) seminar on this topic and formulate recommendations for the UGC for proper implementation. We did that in the University of Delhi in 1977 and this process should be continued. I can assure every one my fullest support for this urgent need. I shall look forward hearing more in this regard. Thanks to all, Prof.P.B.Mangla

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E-learning
by shweta pandya 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Dear colleagues, I wish to share with you all information on some useful websites. These may prove very helpful in learning new things as well as polishing existing knowledge and skills using internet. Please find them below 1.. Information Management Resource Kit -IMARK developed by FAO & UNESCO - www.imarkgroup.org b.. MERLOT library and information services portal having, an educational resource for teaching and learning. - http://libraryandinformationservices.merlot.org/ c.. Learning sites for library staff - http://www.librarysupportstaff.com 4.. Library related e-learning sites -http://library20.ning.com/profiles/blog/show?id=515108%3ABlogPost%3A30994 5.. Free online library tutorials - http://home.earthlink.net f.. The Internet Public Library - http://www.ipl.org/ g.. Virtual Reference Shelf : Selected web resources compiled by the Library of Congress -http://www.loc.gov/rr/askalib/virtualref.html h.. Courses in LIS by CILIP - www.cilip.org.uk i.. Online dictionary for LIS - http://lu.com/odlis/about.cfm j.. Glossary of library terms -http://library.boisestate.edu/Reference/BBRIN/jargon.htm + Free e-mail English courses for learners and teachers -http://esl.about.com/cs/onlinecourses/a/a_ecourses.htm Free English language courses - http://www.english-online.org.uk Learn Indian languages - http://www.languageshome.com/ Business English exercises - http://www.better-english.com/exerciselist.html + Free e-courses in IT - http://www.e-learningcenter.com Free tutorials on variety of subjects from Arts to Travel -http://www.mytutorials.com/tutorials/ Free computer tutorials -http://www.homeandlearn.co.uk/ http://www.educationonlineforcomputers.com/ http://www.teacherclick.com/ http://www.businessbookmall.com/Software%20Tutorials%20Internet%20Library.h… http://www.3dtree.com/ev/e/sb.htm These could be useful for students as well as in-service professionals. I have mentioned about one free e-learning course i.e IMARK. I would request you all to send me informtion on other such free online courses for LIS professionals, if you have. Enjoy learning!!! Regards, Shweta Shroff Library and Information Services Officer Information Service Centre Centre for Environment Education Nehru Foundation for Development Thaltej Tekra, Ahmedabad 380 054 Gujarat, INDIA Phone: 91-79-26844780 (Direct line) 91-79-26858002 to 09, Ext: 780 Fax: 91-79-26858010 Web site: www.ceeindia.org -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Queries about the Environment? ASK US..at cee.envis@ceeindia,org CEE is an ENVIS Centre on Environmental Education (EE) and strives to answer your queries related to Environment Education (EE) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD). Environmental Information System (ENVIS) is a network of subject-specific centres set up by the Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, to disseminate environmental information. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Classifying Your Document according to DDC and LCC System by Using the Web
by Badan Barman 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

<kitu1983(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > > Hi > I am Kirti, working as a librarian in newly opened college for FYBcom & > FYBMS. There is no classification scheme in our college as we cannot > purchase it as of now. So please help me out in finding the classification > numbers in any other way that you know. Can we find the classification > numbers on the internet? If yes please mail me the details and the steps to > search it on the net. > > > > > Kirti > > > -- This is an interesting question. Yes now you can find the DDC and LC numbers over the web. I dont think any of our LIS professional is following this procedure. To know about this procedure consult my own Blog post over http://lislatest.blogspot.com/ -- Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(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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WEB 3.0
by jasim s 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Read about WEB 3.0 at http://computer.howstuffworks.com/web-30.htm jasimudeen.s Thrissur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICADL 2008-Special Session on Asian DL Projects-Indian DL- request
by Shalini Urs 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Dear All, I have been invited by the organisers of ICADL 2008, to make a presentation on Indian DL Projects at a Special Session on Asian DL Projects. Through this forum, I would like to request you to send me details of any DL projects that you have been associated/involved/know about and want it to be included/mentioned. Please include the following - 1. Name of the project and its scope in terms of content and collection 2. A brief technical background - the platform, the software deployed 3. Highlights of distinctive and Innovative features 4. The URL (of course) You may email the same to me - not later than November 1, 2008 Thanks and Regards Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 ISiM-Management School for IT, Technology School for IM www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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6-Day International Workshop on Greenstone at IIMK During December 8-13, 2008
by mgsree＠iimk.ac.in 26 Sep '08

26 Sep '08

Dear Colleagues: I am happy to inform you that IIMK is organizing a six-day International Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software at IIM Kozhikode during December 8-13, 2008. The details of the programme is available at http://www.iimk.ac.in/fdp/fdp08/FDP10.php Soft copies of the brochure and nomination form are available at http://www.iimk.ac.in/fdp/fdp08/pdf/FDP10.pdf for downloading. and also at http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in/FDP/2008/Workshop-Dec-08.htm For any further information please feel free to contact our FDP Office (E-Mail : fdp at iimk.ac.in). With regards, Sreekumar Coordinator, Greenstone Workshop -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) Librarian & Head Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Email : mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web : http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in .... . . : http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.php ================================================= Phone - +91-9447654066 (HP); +91-495-2809140 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free e-Books
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Are you looking for any public domain of free access of e-books? There are best free digital libraries, just browse http://www.e-book.com.au/freebooks.htm and make use. Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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kv result
by anurag 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

kendriya vidayalaya sangathan new delhi announces the result of libraian and interviews are in oct 2nd week. for details see http://www.kvsangathan.nic.in/REC-INT-TGT.XLS with regards, Anurag Shrivastava Research Scholar BBAU,LUCKNOW Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OpenLX.com: first company offers Koha support in India
by Vimal Kumar 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Dear Friends, First time in India commercial service support available for Koha, popular open source library management system. OpenLX from New Delhi now offers their support for Koha. OpenLX is actively involved in Open Source development since 1994 in India. OpenLX Linux is the First Indian Linux Distribution that is Open Source and available for free download and includes many third party Open source products including KOHA. OpenLX provides complete range of services on Koha including installation, migration, customisation, support, data conversion, staff training and software maintenance. OpenLX also provides the Koha support on Indian languages. In continuation of its effort of providing very low-cost services to NGOs on Linux, OpenLX offers Koha services to NGOs to help improve their working effectiveness, as part of our commitment towards Humanisation of the world. They recently completed Koha implementation project for Delhi Public Library. And OpenLX Team now involved in the implementation of Koha for a number of clients. Contact: Amit Gupta Sudhir Gandotra Website : www.openlx.com/koha.php Email : koha(a)openlx.com Phones : +91 98101-20918, +91 98915-59754, +91-11 26014670 & 71 Fax : +9111 26014672 Mailing Address: R-10, 3rd floor, Khirki Extn., Malviya Nagar, New Delhi 110017, India -- Vimal Kumar V. Asst. Librarian Asian School of Business Technopark, Trivandrum-695 581 Web: www.asb.edu.in/vimal/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Internet Resources Newsletter - October issue
by MacLeod, Roderick A 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

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Congratulations to Mr. Kishor Satpathy (S.K.Pathy, RC, NIFT Gandhinagar)
by sushanta kumar pathy 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

Dear Members, Its great to know that Mr. Kishor Satpathy, awarded with young librarian award. With his strong desire and determination to excel LIS activities, he deserves for this award. I heartly congratulate Mr. Satpathy through this forum.Rgds,Sushanta Kumar Pathy,Resource Centre, NIFT Gandhinagar Sushanta Kumar Pathy 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.niftindia.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Library for School Children
by DR.K.ADHINARAYANAN 25 Sep '08

25 Sep '08

To Dear All Sub:Digital Library for School Childrens The Education Development Centre (EDC) in collaboration with DSERT and Department of Public instruction has launched a digital library for school children (Indian Educational Digital Library ).It has contain almost 450 interactive program modules ofdifferent subjects ranging from Astronomy to Water conservation.This Digital library provides interesting stuffs vide knowldege to students of all levels with very userfriendly interface. Also available some modules on Indian freedom fighters and on Indian history. The web site is http://www.edudl.gov.in This site is designed and developed by vidyanidhi www.vidyanidhi.org.in. Regards, Dr.K.Adhinarayanan Deputy Librarian, Amrita University,Ettimadai,PO,Coimbatore,Tamilnadu Ph:09894043062 Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/win/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture Invitation
by Ratnakar Aspari 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear Moderator: Kindly circulate the following Programme on Lis-forum Thanking You Ratnakar New Delhi _____________ RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE (An organ of Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995) J8/123, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE In collaboration With National Social Science Documentation Centre, Firoz Shah Road, New Delhi-110 001 Cordially invites you to Xth Shri C. V. SUBBARAO Memorial Lecture at Social Science Documentation Centre, Firoz Shah Road, New Delhi On September 27th , 2008 Saturday at 10.00 A.M. “Marketing of Library Services” By Prof. (Mrs.) S. P. Singh Prof. Department of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi Chairperson Shri. K. Ramaswami, Former Librarian, National Science Library, INSDOC, New Delhi P R O G R A M M E 9.30 AM : Registration 10.30 AM : Floral tribute to Shri C V Subbarao 11.00-11.05 AM : Welcome by Shri Subhash Deshmukh 11.05-11.10 AM : Inaugural Address by Dr. A. Ratnakar 11.10-11.15 PM : Opening Remark by Chairman 11.15-12.30 PM : Shri. C.V. Subbarao Memorial Lecture 12.30-1.00 PM : Discussion & Question Answer 1.00 - 1.10 PM : Summing up by Chairman 1.10 - 1.15 PM : Vote of Thanks by Dr. N.K. Khatri 1.15 : Lunch -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Please renew your RRC Membership by paying Rs. 100/- for one year Dr. A. Ratnakar Shri. K.K. Bhatia Shri. Subhash Deshmukh Dr. N.K. Khatri Shri. Suresh Paliwal Ph.: 26181325 25496916 95124-2578715 26513120 9868842812 9891390300 9873680484(M) 9910613694 _________________________________________________________________ Search for videos of Bollywood, Hollywood, Mollywood and every other wood, only on Live.com http://www.live.com/?scope=video&form=MICOAL -- 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] Digital conversion of Library materials
by Leonard Fernandes 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

It is nice to see that digitization of material is finally getting the attention it deserves. I believe that digitization and easy retrieval of data will go a long way in helping data be easily accessed for research and other scholarship purposes. To this end, I am willing to offer some of my webspace available. An ftp site from which matter can be uploaded. Perhaps, even a basic website? Regards, Leonard Fernandes ----- Original Message ---- From: T. Shahab <tshahab(a)jamiahamdard.ac.in> To: Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai <gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com>; lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Sent: Tuesday, 23 September, 2008 11:19:17 AM Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Digital conversion of Library materials Dear Moderator, This is in connection with the ongoing discussion on the modalities of Digitization. I would like to put forth the following points concerning policy to be adopted for the selection of materials in a library to be digitized. 1. Meeting the concern of copyright restrictions: In the Indian context 60 years is the period when a copyright to a published material holds valid. That is to say, we will not breaching any copyright obligation if we go for documents published by 1948 (2008-60=1948) 2. But fulfilling the copyright law demand should not make a librarian to conclude that now he/she is free for digitizing any old library material. Every penny to be spent has to be valued in terms of return. We are obliged to be conscientious as the Digitization is costly process- money wise as well as time wise. 3. How to avoid duplication? A number of libraries may be digitizing the same document. 4. Does the document to be digitized have any readership? This should be of particular concern for a librarian going to digitize printed books & documents. 5. Digitization for preservation purpose as one often hears has to be taken only in case of rare documents and manuscripts. 6. Digitization of Theses and post-graduate level Dissertations is greatly recommended. 7. Similarly, one can readily digitize the class notes, lectures etc. of the academic staff. 8. The Syllabus and Question papers can be also digitize on priority basis with a link to the digitized collection on the library Webpage, etc. & etc. My own preference is to start with the creation of ETD (electronic Theses & Dissertation) database for every University. I hope this topic will receive more attention from our professional community, better with a brief case study type presentation. Regards TANWIR -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digitization
by Gayathri Sen 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear friends, I completely agree with Shri Tanwir regarding digitization of library materials. We have digitized almost all the materials which he has mentioned in his communication to this discussion forum, and it can be viewed from anywhere in the world. To avoid duplication of what we have already done, I request those interested to go to site www.pes.edu-->library or http://library.pes.edu and select the material category digital library from OPAC on the search screen. All can view the meta data. Only the bonfide members of the institution and institutional members can view the full text articles, question papers, syllabus etc from their desk top by using the user ID and password. I request all engineering colleges in Karnataka coming under VTU to have a look at our site and make use of it, if required. Regards, Gayathri Sen ______________________________ Cheif Librarian & Head Library & Learning Resource Center PES Group of Institutions 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, BANGALORE - 560085 Ph: (080) 26721983/26722108 Extn: 229 www.pes.edu Unlimited freedom, unlimited storage. Get it now, on http://help.yahoo.com/l/in/yahoo/mail/yahoomail/tools/tools-08.html/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on " DIGITAL LIBRARIES FOR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS
by Arunachalam Hariharan 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS Tirunelveli Chapter ) and National Engineering College, Kovilpatti (TN) and SALIS ( Tirunelveli chapter) Jointly organizing One day workshop on " DIGITAL LIBRARIES FOR ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS using GSDL Date: 4th Oct 2008 Venue: National Engineering College, Kovilpatti (Near Tirunelveli) For further details, pl contact/visit K.VINITHA Senior Librarian, Organising Secretary National Engineering College Kovilpatti – 628 503 E-mail: librarynec(a)gmail.com Tel: 04632-222502 Cel: 9442447261 http://autolib-india.net/salis/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------- A.Hariharan SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DDC Numbers
by Charu Mathur 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Respected Friends, There are number of web-links are available for DDC but out of them these are some valuable link for Dewey Decimal Classification Numbers. http://www-lib.nearnorth.edu.on.ca/dewey/ddc.htm http://www-lib.nearnorth.edu.on.ca/dewey/ddc_mine000.htm http://www.oclc.org/dewey/resources/summaries/default.htm http://www.deweybrowse.org/ 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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National workshop on DSpace for Building Institutional Repositories and Digital Libraries
by Binu PC 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, Kerala and Federal Institute of Science and Technology (FISAT), Angamaly Kerala, are jointly organising a Five Day National Workshop on "DSpace for Building Institutional Repositories and Digital Libraries" from 21st to 25th October 2008 at FISAT. For details Click on http://www.fisat.ac.in/National_Workshop/index.html Binu P C Librarian, FISAT -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for Library Trainee
by R. Prakash 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear Moderator, Please post this information in the LIS-Forum. Thank you. Roja Muthiah Research Library invites application from the fresh BLIS or MLIS graduates for Library Trainee. The selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs.5,OOO/-p.m. Candidates should have good communication skills and knowledge of Computer will be given preference. Interested candidates are requested to send your detail bio-data by email to ira.prakash(a)gmail.com The last date for receiving the application is 10th October, 2008. The short listed candidates will be called for interview, the dates for which will be communicated later over the email. Thanks and regards R. Prakash Asst. Director Roja Muthiah Research Library 3rd Cross Road CPT Campus Taramani, Chennai 113 Ph. 2254 2551 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request from the journal Geology
by Abdunnasar. A 24 Sep '08

24 Sep '08

Dear friends, We are in need of the following article: Journal title: Geology Article title: Impact of mining gravel from urban stream beds in the Soth West United State Volume: Vol.2 (1974)Authors: Bull W B, Scott K M Year: 1974 Page numbers:171-173 If any Library subscribes to this journals, we wish to get a soft copy / photocopy. Any help in this regard is highly appreciated. Thanking you in anticipation Abdunnasar Centre for Earth Science Studies PB No 7250 Akkulam Thiruvananthapuram - 695 031 Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Land Index
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear Friends, Quite obviously, managing a library is an enormous occupation, one that is so complex and involved that it requires people to earn advanced degrees in the collection, organization, and dissemination of information. Nevertheless, if you are looking to organize a small library on your own, and you have not had extensive training in this area, here is a quick checklist of steps to take, as based upon the guidelines inspired by the Follett Library Management System <http://www.flr.follett.com/>. These useful resources for librarians is available in http://www.librarylandindex.org/admin/manage.htm. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About Classification Scheme
by kirti vaishampayan 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Hi I am Kirti, working as a librarian in newly opened college for FYBcom & FYBMS. There is no classification scheme in our college as we cannot purchase it as of now. So please help me out in finding the classification numbers in any other way that you know. Can we find the classification numbers on the internet? If yes please mail me the details and the steps to search it on the net. Kirti -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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contact details of IPR-LIS professionals required
by S A N J E E V A 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear All, This is Sanjeeva Kumar Majumdar working at NRDC as consultant IPRs. I am in need of contact details of all those LIS professional who are also engaged in IPR activities. Please reply, with your contact details as i have to organise few IPRs awareness seminars nationwide. with warm regards Dr Sanjeeva Kumar Majumdar Consultant - IPR National Research Development Corporation NRDC [Govt of India Enterprise] 20-22 Zamroodpur Community Centre;Kailash Colony Extn New Delhi -110 048 www.nrdcindia.com 09310031212 iprs(a)in.com __________________________________________________________ "Prove all things; hold fast that which is good." 21:(I Thes. 5).------------------------Holy Bible Download prohibited? No problem. CHAT from any browser, without download. Go to http://in.webmessenger.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy at IISER, Mohali
by Thapar, Amit 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE EDUCATION & RESEARCH (IISER) MGSIPA Complex, Sector 26, Chandigarh-160019, India Advt. no. NF-1/8-9 The Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Mohali, intends to fill up the following vacancies. 1.. Deputy Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs.12000-18300 2.. Library Information Assistant ; 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. 5500-9000 How to Apply : Applications form in the prescribed format filled in and submitted along with a recent poassport size photogrpah and names of at least 3 referees (in case of Gr.A posts) to the Registrar, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Mohali, MGSIPA Complex, Sector-26, Chandigarh-160019, by 30/10/2008 alongwith a bank draft of Rs.50/- (SC/ST) and Rs.100/- for others in favour of Registrar, IISER, Mohali. Please view http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/advertisement.pdf for details, application form available at http://www.iisermohali.ac.in/application.pdf amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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THREAT TO THE PROFESSION
by Dipen Deka 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear professionals Should the department of library & information science of the Indian universities be included in the science faculty? Recently the UGC team for the XIth plan visited our departments on 23rd September 2008. We are using the 18th edition of the DDC for classification practice, which are outdated now. We requested them to sanction money for procuring 25 sets of DDC sets. They are not convinced that these are laboratory equipments for us. They said that they are unable to sanction that huge amount of money ( Rs. 2, 50,000 ) for the books. But the question is whether the DDC sets are considered as books in LIS profession. As like the science laboratory practical Equipments to us the DDC, UDC and the Sears List of subject headings are laboratory tool to us. The science departments are getting lots of money for laboratory equipments. As we are under the Arts faculty we are deprive of our basic need. Another thing is that, the UGC team can't recognize that 1:1 computer lab is necessary for LIS department. They said that most of the time the PC is lying idle or using Internet only. Perhaps they don't know that for a modern library automation and library software is so much important. For information retrieval in online environment, Internet and PC are an integral part. So, We call upon all the library professionals, teachers, research scholars, and students to step forward to make a revolution to include LIS departments in Science faculty or as a separate entity in all the universities in India for the sake of the development of the profession. Earlier we had a great discussion about the *monster.com* advertisement. This is also a burning and humiliating section for us. Please come forward. -- Dipen Deka (SRF) & Apurba Jyoti Majumder (JRF) Department of Library & Information Science Arts Block, Gauhati University Guwahati-781014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Openings for library professionals at University of Hyderabad
by Dr. M. Koteswara Rao 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Professional Assistant : One post (temporary - Un-reserved) 1. Scale of pay: Rs. 5500-175-9000 2. Qualifications: At least second class post-graduate degree with a second class B.L.Sc., or a second class bachelors degree with a second class M.L.Sc., or at least a bachelor degree and B.L.Sc., with 5 years relevant experience. 3. Age As On 01-10-2008: Minimum 18 years and not exceeding 28 years. 4. Last date for receipt of application in the University of Hyderabad is 10-10-2008 by 4:00 p.m. Note: More details can be found at http://www.uohyd.ernet.in/recruitment.php Librarian University of Hyderabad -- 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] Digital conversion of Library materials
by T. Shahab 23 Sep '08

23 Sep '08

Dear Moderator, This is in connection with the ongoing discussion on the modalities of Digitization. I would like to put forth the following points concerning policy to be adopted for the selection of materials in a library to be digitized. 1. Meeting the concern of copyright restrictions: In the Indian context 60 years is the period when a copyright to a published material holds valid. That is to say, we will not breaching any copyright obligation if we go for documents published by 1948 (2008-60=1948) 2. But fulfilling the copyright law demand should not make a librarian to conclude that now he/she is free for digitizing any old library material. Every penny to be spent has to be valued in terms of return. We are obliged to be conscientious as the Digitization is costly process- money wise as well as time wise. 3. How to avoid duplication? A number of libraries may be digitizing the same document. 4. Does the document to be digitized have any readership? This should be of particular concern for a librarian going to digitize printed books & documents. 5. Digitization for preservation purpose as one often hears has to be taken only in case of rare documents and manuscripts. 6. Digitization of Theses and post-graduate level Dissertations is greatly recommended. 7. Similarly, one can readily digitize the class notes, lectures etc. of the academic staff. 8. The Syllabus and Question papers can be also digitize on priority basis with a link to the digitized collection on the library Webpage, etc. & etc. My own preference is to start with the creation of ETD (electronic Theses & Dissertation) database for every University. I hope this topic will receive more attention from our professional community, better with a brief case study type presentation. Regards TANWIR ________________________________ From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 11:34 PM To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Digital conversion of Library materials In response to the query from N Shailaja of Deccan Herald in this forum Volume 66, Issue 20, I am providing some information regarding the digital conversion of library materials. The process of digitalization is time consuming and costly. Hence a proper planning is required in that respect. The major aspects we have to think about are : 1.Hardware requirements 2.Software requirements 3.Benchmarking 4.Storage formats and media 1.Hardware requirements Personal Computers with the present day configuration are more than enough for undertaking digitalization processes. As you have a lot of back up data better to have more disk space. RAM capacity also could be enhanced as you have to deal with graphic data. Scanners of various capacities are available in the market from Heavy duty Scanners to simple flat bed scanners. If you need to undertake OCR conversion, see that the software attached to the scanner has that facility. 2.Software requirements The software attached to scanners is suitable to carry out digitalization works. Abbey Fine reader is an OCR software. The twain utility attached to Photoshop is also helpful in scanning. He scanned images could be later edited for clarity in the Photoshop software itself. 3.Benchmarking We are not at all going to convert all materials that are available in our library into digital format. Then we will have to think of a selection process. A policy has to be framed to select documents for digital conversion. It should be reasonable. While making such a policy, copy right restrictions should be taken into consideration. 4.Storage format and Media Scanned image could be stored in various available digital formats. TIFF, PDF, JPEG etc are some of the formats that could be used. Adobe Acrobat TM software could be used to add security regulations to your scanned documents. It can be used to add metadata elements along with the documents. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Librarian (UGC), University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Mobile No: 09447056713 Ebay <http://adworks.rediff.com/cgi-bin/AdWorks/click.cgi/www.rediff.com/sign ature-home.htm/1050715198@Middle5/2401775_2394076/2397136/1?PARTNER=3&OA S_QUERY=null> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner <http://www.mailscanner.info/> , and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Amrita university requires University, Deputy and Assistant Librarians
by J. K. Vijayakumar 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham - Deemed University Established u/s 3 of UGC Act 1958 Ettiamdai Post, Coimbatore 641105 Amrita requires personnel with right background for the following posts for its campuses in Kerala, Tamil Nadu & Karnataka. University Librarian Ph.D in Library Science with sufficient experience Deputy Librarian Ph.D in Library Science with Minimum 8 years experience Assistant Librarians M.Lib. Science with minimum of 3 years experience in a reputed modem library. Assistant Librarian Trainees M.Lib. Science. Freshers may also apply. (Those who have done B.Lib.Sc. & M.Lib.Sc. through correspondence need not apply for the above posts) Details are at http://www.careerage.com/cgi-bin/showad.cgi?file=/20080909/4589993c7d89e182… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Access English Language Journals in Library and Information Science
by Badan Barman 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

Respected All, The site http://lislinks.110mb.com/ll/lis.html provides the customize search and browsing option for 50 Open Access English Language Journals in Library and Information Science. -- Thanking you Yours faithfully (Sri Badan Barman) Academic Consultant, Library & Information Science, Krishna Kanta Handique State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Dispur, Guwahati-781006, Assam, Phone: 0361-2234964 / 2235971, Fax: 0361- 2235398. Website: www.kkhsou.org, Email: kkhsou(a)gmail.com, kkhsoul(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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36th Five Laws Lecture (2008)
by DRTC - General 22 Sep '08

22 Sep '08

DRTC ALUMNI ASSOCIATION DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE and SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO THE 36th FIVE LAWS LECTURE (2008) on "ROLE OF DIGITAL INFORMATION IN HIGHER EDUCATION" by Dr. M.A. Dawood Batcha Chairman R.D.B Educational Institutions Papanasam, Thanjavur (Dist.) on Saturday, 27th September 2008 at 6.30 pm. at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, (Upstairs), 42nd Cross, 3rd Block, Rajajinagar Bangalore 560 010 Professor K.S Raghavan Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560059 Presides -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Reader in Library and Information Science.
by Juran Sarkhel 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Dear Web Administrator,Please publish the following advertisement [Advt. No. 02 (F) 08] in the LIS-Forum: ****************************************************************University of Kalyani (West Bengal) invites application (08 copies)for the post of Reader in Library and Information Science. Age: 50 years. Required qualifications, experience and scale of pay as per UGC norms. Last date of submission of application is 15.10.2008. For details, visit the university website: http://www.klyuniv.ac.in Application Form can also be downloaded from the university website. Dr. J. K. Sarkhel, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani _________________________________________________________________ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Refresher course in LIS
by gopikuttan gopikuttan 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Dear Professionals Academic staff college of University of Kerala is conducting a refresher course in LIS from 1st November.Details can be collected from the website www.ugcasc.keralauniversity.edu Dr.A.Gopikuttan Reader DLIS University of Kerala Be the first one to try the new Messenger 9 Beta! Go to http://in.messenger.yahoo.com/win/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Young Librarian Award
by divya soni 20 Sep '08

20 Sep '08

Respected Professional and friends Greetings from Development Alternatives!! I am happy to inform you all that Mr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Indore has been awarded the "Young Librarian Award" for the year 2008 by SATKAL Trust for his outstanding contributions and achievements in the profession of Librarianship. I congratulate him for his precious achievement. We all admire his contribution for librarianship. Some of his work can be found on his blog : http://sicilibnet.blogspot.com/ http://indorepubliclibrary.blogspot.com/ http://indolibnet.blogspot.com/ Regards Divya Soni Miss. Divya Soni Assistant Librarian Development Alternatives B-32, TARA Crescent Qutub institutional area New Delhi-16 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital conversion of Library materials
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 19 Sep '08

19 Sep '08

In response to the query from N Shailaja of Deccan Herald in this forum Volume 66, Issue 20, I am providing some information regarding the digital conversion of library materials. The process of digitalization is time consuming and costly. Hence a proper planning is required in that respect. The major aspects we have to think about are : 1.Hardware requirements 2.Software requirements 3.Benchmarking 4.Storage formats and media 1.Hardware requirements Personal Computers with the present day configuration are more than enough for undertaking digitalization processes. As you have a lot of back up data better to have more disk space. RAM capacity also could be enhanced as you have to deal with graphic data. Scanners of various capacities are available in the market from Heavy duty Scanners to simple flat bed scanners. If you need to undertake OCR conversion, see that the software attached to the scanner has that facility. 2.Software requirements The software attached to scanners is suitable to carry out digitalization works. Abbey Fine reader is an OCR software. The twain utility attached to Photoshop is also helpful in scanning. He scanned images could be later edited for clarity in the Photoshop software itself. 3.Benchmarking We are not at all going to convert all materials that are available in our library into digital format. Then we will have to think of a selection process. A policy has to be framed to select documents for digital conversion. It should be reasonable. While making such a policy, copy right restrictions should be taken into consideration. 4.Storage format and Media Scanned image could be stored in various available digital formats. TIFF, PDF, JPEG etc are some of the formats that could be used. Adobe Acrobat TM software could be used to add security regulations to your scanned documents. It can be used to add metadata elements along with the documents. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. Librarian (UGC), University College,Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram, PIN 695 034. 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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