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NewGenLib needs Promotion by its uses
by Pandurang Konnur 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear Professional Friends, I have noticed a detailed discussion of your experiences on using NewGenLib (NGL) Software: To share my experiences with you, the NGL took its birth in Goa University while I was serving there as University Librarian. When Prof.Haravu contacted me and asked me to give a test bed for NGL at Goa University, I was verymuch impressed by the approach of a senior professional's humble initiative. My request to my University authorities was very much successful and I got the permission as well as the infrastructure support as per the requirement of NGL Team. I have seen the untiring work of Prof.Haravu and Mr.Siddart. In spite of their financial crises, they visited Goa many times at their own cost and developed the software by taking all our feedback. M/s.Verus Solutions extended free installation (During that time the corporate edition cost was Rs.5 Lakhs) and five years free maintenance to Goa University Library. They trained all our staff and made all of us well versed including at tenders to operate the software. They also supported us to initiate of establishment of Goa Academic Library Network. We trained all the College Librarians of Goa with several Training Programmes. We negotiated for (I believe it was) Rs. 12000/- per Library including two free training programs for two person from each college. Goa University should thank the free service extended to the University and its affiliated colleges. Unfortunately the software has been changed in Goa University for no reasons. Fortunately it has shifted to another Open source Software KOHA (But with a payment of Rs.1.75 Lakhs to a private company). When I shifted myself to Bangalore University, we again took up the work of conducting Training Programs and promoting the FREE NGL software. Many of the Librarians were benefitted by these programs and automated their Libraries. As discussed by earlier postings in this forum, if it would have been in western countries specially USA, such initiatives would have attracted many funding agencies including Universities. But, in India most of the Funding Agencies are biased and support only to the researchers working in big institutions. Now, what is needed is to promote this software by all the users by conducting Training programs across the country. IALA is prepared to sponsor the programs if any Librarians are interested to organise. Any Librarian interested to conduct such trainig programs having sufficient IT infrastructure at their institutions may contact me. We will help you to organise Training programs in collaboration with your institutions in different places. LET US PROMOTE THIS SOFTWARE AND MAKE IT AS A LIBRARY SOFTWARE OF OUR COUNTRY -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NewGenlib and KOHA - the Goa University experience
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear professional colleagues I have seen some discussion going on about the use of Open Source Software in libraries, mainly talking about the use of NewGenlib and KOHA. Good discussion was going on. Surprisingly the name of Goa University Library was also found dragged in the discussion. I do not have any negative opinion about NewGenlib. But when I took charge of the library of Goa University, I was having serious problems with the server in which NewGenlib was installed. Every now and then we had to restart the sever which is located in the university's computer centre.  So I requested the agency which installed it for providing assisting in the customization and installation of NewGenlib in a new Server. The agency quoted 8.5 lakhs for the installation and customization of NewGenlib. This was a huge ransom when we consider the quantum of work involved. This approach of the agency has prompted the Goa University Library to go for another solution. The agency was not available for further negotiations too. We have gone to an agency which has quoted the lowest rates for data migration and customization. Now the database is working very well and users are very happy. Both software are equally good. As a professional, I feel that we need not take up the advocacy for some agencies engaged in their business. Do good for the profession. Unceremonious and unwanted bonding with business people will not bring good for the profession. I do not want to say anything more on this. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation cum demo on "Exploring Google Apps" on Monday, 29th Apr 2013 at 6.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the presentation cum demo on "Exploring Google Apps" on Monday, 29th Apr 2013 at 6.00 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2013/mm-130429.pdf Pl. make it convenient to attend the presentation. With regards HR Mohan INVITATION ===================================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology Management Council, Madras Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation cum demo on Exploring Google Apps by Mr. Dwarakanath Cheyyur Director - Implementation & Training CloudReign Technologies, Chennai on Monday, 29th Apr 2013 at 6.00 p.m. at CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) Mr. P. Kumar, Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & IEEE PCS Madras Chapter Mr. K.V. Rupchand, Chairman, IEEE TMC, Madras Chapter Programme ========= 6.00 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.30 p.m. : Presentation & Demonstrations 7.45 p.m. : Dinner About the Presentation ================= While are aware of the Google Apps existence for quite some, we are using it selectively, to the extent what we know about the Apps and its tools. This presentation will cover the following: Introduction to Google Apps - What are Google Apps and what are all the tools that are available as part of the offering. GMail is used by almost everyone, but there is more to GApps than just mail. How these tools can be used by non-programmers / lay people who are not too tech savvy. How to use Google Apps & Tools in a collaborative work environment and improve productivity. Demo of all tools in Google Apps -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by surajit sarkar 23 Apr '13

23 Apr '13

Dear friends, Pls help me to locate the article or the Journal to find the following article : Name of the Journal : Indian Librarian (sept. 1962, v.17, no.2, p.107) Title of the article : Libraries in Buddhist monasteris Author : Biswas, A.K. Regards, Surajit SarkarLibrarian,J. Nagendrapur High School,Raidighi, South 24 Pargana. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Gold Medal presentation ceremony on 29 April 2013 in Thiruvananthapuram
by faisal sl 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Dear All, Kerala Library Association has immense pleasure to invite you to the KLA Gold Medal Award and Prof. C. A. Augustine Holy-Cross Endowment Award presentation function to be organized at the Lecture Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, University Library Building, Thiruvananthapuram at 3.00 pm on 29 April 2013. Shri. G. Karthikeyan, Hon’ble Speaker, Kerala Legislative Assembly has agreed to inaugurate the function and present the KLA Gold Medals to the First Rank holders of MLISc Degree Courses of the University of Kerala and Calicut University and the BLISc First Rank holders of the Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Shri. C.P. Nair, former Chief Secretary, Govt. of Kerala will preside. Cash awards and Mementos instituted by Prof. C. A. Augustine Holy Cross Endowment for Information Science will also be given away by the Chief Guest to those students who scored highest marks in the Paper *“Information and Communication*”, of the MLISc Examination of the University of Kerala. More details at http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ Thank you S.L.Faisal General Secretary, KLA Ph.09447699724 -- 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] World Book Day
by Mailing List Admin 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 22 Apr 2013 17:11:40 +0530 From: Pandurang Konnur <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, I appreciate Shri.Rajendra Kumar for organising the World Book Day with one or the other organisation and celebrate the event. I wish the function every success. Konnur. On Fri, Apr 19, 2013 at 6:42 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:50:16 +0530 > From: Rajendrakumar Py <pyrajendrakumar(a)gmail.com> > > Department of Public Libraries > > & > > Karnataka State Library Association > > Jointly Organizing > > World Book Day > > Inauguration by > > Prof.V.G.Talawar > > Former Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore & > > Vice-Chancellor,REWA University,Bangalore. > > * * > > Speaker > > Sri C.Vasantaraju > > Deputy Registrar of Co-Operative Socities (Rtd.), Bangalore. > > Date:23rd April 2013 Time:4 pm > > Venue: Granthangana,City Central Library(w.Z),Hampi nagar,Bangalore > > -- > P. Y. Rajendra Kumar > Director (Retd) > Department of Public Libraries > & > President > Karnataka State Library Association > Bangalore. > Cell: +91 99164 57890 > ______________________________**_________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/**mailman/listinfo/lis-forum<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. > > -- *Dr. P. V. Konnur* Professor & Director, School of Applied Sciences, Chairman Department of Library & Information Science, *Rani Channamma University,* Vidhya Sangama, Belgavi – 591 156 Karnataka State, (India) Phone : 91-831-2565216-17 Mobile : 91-9449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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My Experience with NewGenlib
by Bharat Alasandi 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Dear All Professionals, This is My opinion regarding NewGenlib Discussion, I am using the newgenlib software since from last 4 years, No doubt newgenlib team is doing good contribution to library science field. without any expectation, without any profit, its not easy job to maintain one such good software. Personally I know Mr. Siddharth and I met him 2-3 times in Mumbai and in Bangalore. His effort towards developing this software is highly appreciable. Whenever I get stuck, the team members like Suresh and his colleagues are helping me a lot. Thanks to NewGenlib and team Regards. Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Committee for Rationalization of Courses in Library Science (1975)
by Ashis Biswas 22 Apr '13

22 Apr '13

Respected Sir/Madam, *Prof Krishan Kumar and Dr. Jaideep Sharma *mentioned in their book titled*"Library and Information Science Education in India" ( *published by Har Anand Publications in 2009) in page no. 76 about --- *the Committee for Rationalization of Courses in Library Science (1975)* with the following explanation: "*To bring improvements in library education, Ministry of education and Social Welfare, Govt. of India, set up a Committee for rationalization of Courses in Library Science, in July 1975. It gave useful suggestions*". I have particularly mentioned about this Committee because my exhaustive literature search on the Commission and Committees for LIS education in India hasn't got any reference about that Committee which I came to know from the book of Prof. Kumar and Dr. Sharma. *Would you kindly give me any information whether the Committee submitted any report to the concerned authority and whether the Authority published that report????* I searched the university libraries in West Bengal, National Library, Kolkata, Libraries under DELNET, Parliamentary Library, New Delhi in vain. Regards, Ashis Biswas Librarian, Victoria Institution (College) Kolkata 700 009 -- trdyt -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Newsletter Released
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 21 Apr '13

21 Apr '13

Dear Professional Friends, I am happy to inform that the first e-newsletter of the University Library, Central University of Kerala was released by the renowned Malayalam Poet Prof. Sugathakumari on 19th April 2013. Padmasree Sugathakumari is a member of the Court of Central University of Kerala. The Newsletter can be downloaded from: http://www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com/resources/Newsletter.pdf Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Newgenlib
by M. Ram 20 Apr '13

20 Apr '13

Dear members I am also sharing my experience regarding newgenlib software. 1. The software is very good and functional. 2. The support of Newgenlib Team is highly appreciated. 3. We have successfully implemented the software in our university. 4. I am very thankful for all the efforts made by Dr L.J. Haravu, Dr Sidhartha and all the team of newgenlib. Dr.Mange Ram Deputy Librarian & Incharge University Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: mram72ster(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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