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Honorary Doctorate to Prof. K. S. Deshpande
by Sunil MV 10 Feb '13

10 Feb '13

Dear LIS-Forum Friends, According to press report the veteran professional Prof. K. S. Deshpande will be honored with Honorary Doctorate by the Karnatak University, Dharwad during its 63rd Annual Convocation to be held on February 15, 2013. Prof. K. S. Deshpande has contributed significantly to many Universities, both to the Department of Library and Information Science and the Library, in Karnataka and played key role in strengthening the library movement in Karnataka State. I take this opportunity to congratulate Prof. K. S. Deshpande. Click here<http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-karnataka/shettar-kharg…>to find the press report With regards, -- *Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post Mysore - 570 011, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Journal Article
by Hemanth Rao KR 09 Feb '13

09 Feb '13

Dear Sir/Madam, I would be highly obliged, if you could share the following full text article for research article purpose published in Lecture Notes in Computer Scienc Journal. This is for my personal use. 1. New Era New Development: An Overview of Digital Libraries in China Lecture Notes in Computer Science, 2008, Volume 5362/2008, 304-308, DOI: 10.1007/978-3-540-89533-6_31 Thanking you in anticipation. Regards, Hemanth Rao KR, BSc, MLISc, PGDIPR, UGC-NET Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre, Bangalore - 58 Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Theft of 194 smoke detectors from a library in Goa
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 09 Feb '13

09 Feb '13

I am copying below one news item that is rather strange. What could be reason for this strange theft in a library? Money - not much just about 7 Lakhs Re-sale -- sure to be caught Planned - yes. Why May be someone wanted to set the library on fire ===================== 194 smoke detectors stolen from Goa library Goa,Crime/Disaster/Accident, Fri, 08 Feb 2013 IANS Panaji, Feb 8 (IANS) In a bizarre but planned theft, unidentified people impersonating as maintenance men Friday stole 194 smoke detectors installed at Goa's biggest state-funded library, officials said. Carlos Fernandes, curator of the hi-tech Krishnadas Shama Central Library, said that thieves impersonated as maintenance technicians, unscrewed all the smoke detectors and escaped. Police Sub-Inspector Anant Gaonkar, who is investigating the complaint, said the value of the smoke detectors is pegged at Rs.7 lakh. "All the smoke detectors from the library's five floors have been stripped and robbed," the official said. Dr P Vyasamoorthy 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony Secunderabad 500015 Ph 040-27846631 / 9490804278 Have you ever seen www.hassleme.com - your friendly reminder setter? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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On Aaron Swartz's martyrdom
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Friends: Subbiah Arunachalam subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com Fri Feb 8 12:06:26 IST 2013 Here are two commentaries on why knowledge must be free by two of my colleagues at the Centre for Internet and and Society. One is a video interview and the other is in plain text. Both will be of interest to anyone interested in openness. <http://newsclick.in/international/aaron-swartz-first-martyr-free-informatio…> [video] <http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/dml-central-jan-24-2013-nishant-shah-rem…> Unfortunately, most science managers in India continue to support the corporate publishers who privatize public knowledge with no thought to the thousands of students, teachers and researchers of India. Not even the leftists in India have raised this issue so far. The least we can do is to mandate open access to publications resulting from all publicly funded research. Arun

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On Aaron Swartz's martyrdom
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Friends: Here are two commentaries on why knowledge must be free by two of my colleagues at the Centre for Internet and and Society. One is a video interview and the other is in plain text. Both will be of interest to anyone interested in openness. <http://newsclick.in/international/aaron-swartz-first-martyr-free-informatio…> [video] <http://cis-india.org/openness/blog/dml-central-jan-24-2013-nishant-shah-rem…> Unfortunately, most science managers in India continue to support the corporate publishers who privatize public knowledge with no thought to the thousands of students, teachers and researchers of India. Not even the leftists in India have raised this issue so far. The least we can do is to mandate open access to publications resulting from all publicly funded research. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ROUTE 2103 - Nat Conference at CSIR-SERC, Chennai - 13-15 Mar 2013
by Arunachalam Hariharan 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

NATIONAL CONFERENCE on Reaching Out to Users through Technology (ROUTE - 2013) Enhancing Innovative Library Services in Open Environment Date: 13 - 15 MARCH 2013 Organized by CSIR Structural Engineering Research Centre Chennai 600 113 CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre (CSIR-SERC), Chennai is one of the premier national laboratoriesÂ under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR), India. CSIR-SERC is a leading research institution in the field of structural engineering at the national and international levels. CSIR-SERC has excellent facilities and expertise for the analysis, design and testing of structures and structural components. CSIR-SERCâ€™s services are being extensively used by the Central/State Governments and public/private sector undertakings. CSIR-SERC has been certified as ISO 9001:2008 quality institution. Knowledge Resource Division, CSIR-SERC Nestled amidst the greenery in the campus, is the Knowledge Resource Division (KRD) set up on modern lines. Providing invaluable support to researchers, its collection has grown to cover all aspects of structural engineering and its related sciences. KRD, CSIR-SERC is fully automated using modern technologies such as barcode, RFID, and provides several web-based services such as OPAC, auto alert, content alert, institutional repository etc. KRD, CSIR-SERC has recently upgraded its storage and security capacities by installing storage mobile compactors and surveillance system. About the Conference Reaching Out to Users through Technology (ROUTE-2013) - Enhancing Innovative Library Services in Open Environment aims to promote the understanding and use of information and communication technologies in libraries and institutions promoting library services to ensure equitable access to information and learning opportunities to every citizen. Digital libraries and deep web offer a vast spectrum of information. Large scale and access-free digital libraries, as well as social networks and tools constitute challenges in terms of accessibility, trust, privacy, and user satisfaction. The current questions concern the trade-off, where our actions must focus, and how to increase the accessibility. ROUTE-2013 looks to the future as our presenters embrace technological change in their workplaces and institutions, seeking ways to mobilize service delivery and granting service providers the skills and power to stay ahead of a connected and socialized client base. ROUTE-2013 aims to provide a mix of sessions highlighting technologies affecting user interaction and creation of new and better ways to manage library resources. At ROUTE-2013, information professionals have the valuable opportunity to share insights that address global technological challenges affecting our local communities. Anyone interested in emerging technologies that affect libraries and its services should plan to attend. Objectives The conference is intended to provide a forum for discussion and exchange of ideas on the theme and various sub-themes. The main objectives of the conference are to: - Discuss strategies to manage libraries in the future and to reach the users through technology. - Enhancing access to libraries through new media for next generation users. - Identify and disseminate experiences of library professionals while using current technologies. - Identify and share best practices developed or adopted. Call for Papers Papers are invited on the various sub themes of the conference: - Cloud computing for library services: Software - openURL resolver, stats manager, research guides, online reference; Platforms - integrated library system, ILL, copyright compliance systems; Infrastructure - discovery, digital repository, archives management, website, digital storage, institutional repository. - Innovative Library Services: Using social networks such as facebook, twitter, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, linkedIn etc for library services; Publishing, editing and modifying content using content management systems such as wordpress, joomla etc.; Using open source e-learning applications such as moodle. - Mobile Technologies for Library Services: Mobile technologies / devices for libraries, library mobile applications, creating mobile websites / m-opac, SMS alerts. - Resource sharing and e-resource management: Open access initiatives, OA repositories & institutional repositories, open journal systems, consortium etc. CONFERENCE THEMES - Cloud computing for library services: Software - openURL resolver, stats manager, research guides, online reference. Platforms - integrated library system, ILL, copyright compliance systems. Infrastructure - discovery, digital repository, archives management, website, digital storage, institutional repository. -Innovative Library Services: Using social networks such as facebook, twitter, blogs, wikis, RSS feeds, linkedIn etc for library services. Publishing, editing and modifying content using content management systems such as wordpress, joomla etc. Using open source e-learning applications such as moodle. - Mobile Technologies for Library Services: Mobile technologies / devices for libraries, library mobile applications, creating mobile websites / m-opac, SMS alerts. - Resource sharing & e-resource management Open access initiatives, OA repositories & institutional repositories, open journal systems, consortium etc. Papers on the themes listed above are invited from library and information professionals, IT professionals, academicians, research scholars, consultants, government and non-government organizations based on their research work case studies. Abstracts of papers not exceeding 500 words may be sent by email or post to the organizing secretary. The abstracts will be reviewed by the technical committee, and the authors will be intimated of the acceptance along with the guidelines for preparation of the full-text. Guidelines are also available in the conference web page. Pre-conference Tutorials Eprints - by Dr. Francis Jayakanth, IISc, Bangalore M-Library - Ms. Suma Prashanth, RTBI (Rural Technology and Business Incubator),IITM Conference Fee - Delegates - 3000/- per person - Students - 1000/- per person - Pre-conference Tutorial Fee - 1000/- per person For delegates with accompanying person, please add Rs.1500 to the conference fee. Registration fee includes conference kit, a digital copy of the proceedings, lunch and tea during the tutorial and conference. Registration fee may be paid through Demand Draft in favour of IRF Structural Engineering Research Centre payable at Chennai. Online payment option is also available. For details please refer the conference page in CSIR-SERC website. Pre-conference Tutorial A tutorial on E-prints and mobile libraries will be held on 13 March 2013. For more details, please visit the conference page in CSIR-SERC website. Dates to Remember Submission of Full Paper: 18 Feb 2013 Last Date of Registration: 28 February 2013 CONFERENCE DATES Pre-conference Tutorial: 13 March 2013 Main Conference : 14 - 15 March 2013 CONFERENCE VENUE Vigyan Auditorium CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre CSIR Campus, CSIR Road, Taramani Chennai 600 113 Accommodation Limited accommodation is available on first come first serve basis in CSIR-SERC guest house on payment. Delegates are requested to contact the organizing secretary for guest house bookings. Large numbers of hotels are available in Chennai. Participants can opt for accommodation in the nearby areas of the centre such as Adyar, Velachery and Thiruvanmiyur. Information related to hotels in Chennai can be found in: Welcome to Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MITSOM LIBRARY Catalog on web
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Good news from Library Now you can see our library catalog on web on following link Preferably use Internet explore - http://slimserver/W27 kindly acknowledge the same Nitin S Joshi Librarian MAEER’s MIT School of Management (MITSOM) Kothrud, Pune 411038 M- 09922587907 Direct Line- 020-30273597 www.mitsom.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: Workshop on “Data Curation in the University: Libraries, Research, and Learning” at Central Library, JNU on March 25, 2013
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 08 Feb '13

08 Feb '13

Dear Colleague, You are invited to participate in a one-day workshop to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru University on March 25, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required. http://databib.org/workshop Cyberinfrastructure and “Big Data” represent a paradigm shift in science that is transforming the research process to focus on the computation, analysis, curation, and reuse of digital data on a massive scale. What are the implications for universities in terms of their libraries, research, and teaching? This workshop brings together a select group of libraries, research and data centers, cyberinfrastructure developers, and educators to explore these issues and begin to integrate data curation into their practice and services. The workshop is meant for senior library officials i.e. University Librarian / Dy. Librarian/ Chief Librarian or other technical staff engaged in data curation, managing research and data centres etc. The educators having interest in above or engaged in e-learning tools may also attend it. Participants will be provided with: a.. an introduction to data curation in the context of institutional repositories with perspectives from librarians from India and the United States; b.. the opportunity to collaborate on Databib and help represent research data from India in a global catalog of data repositories; c.. a venue to discuss and share questions about new roles and emerging practices relating to research data; d.. an understanding of the current state of the art in data-enabled cyberinfrastructure and teaching in the United States and India. Thanks to support from Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Office of Engagement at Purdue University, there is no charge to participate, but registration is required and limited to 100 participants. Preference will be given to universities and other academic and research institutes in India. Lunch and tea are provided. No accommodation shall be provided to the outstation participants. To send your registration request to participate and view the full workshop program, visit http://databib.org/workshop Please contact jnupurdue(a)gmail.com with questions or inquiries. Organizing Committee: Prof. Ramesh C. Gaur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India Prof. Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, USA Prof. Michael Witt, Purdue University, USA Prof. Aman Yadav, Purdue University, USA I look forward to your kind participation to the workshop. Regards Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- 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] Need Library Assistant @ Coimbatore based Engg. College
by Meera B M 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Today morning there was a posting through LIS-Forum inviting application for Library Assistants post and the preference was for a male candidate. This was questioned by Ms. Nishy. Today after noon we find one more similar posting. May we know the reason please? Regards Meera > Dear Professionals, > > Applications are invited for the post Library Assistant > > Qualification: BLISc. > > Male candidate preferable. > > Salary : 6000 - 7000 > > Experience: Freshers can also apply > > Kindly email your updated resume to prabhu(a)uit.ac.in > > Location : United Institute of Technology > Periyanaickenpalayam > Coimbatore 641 021 > Last date to apply for this position is on or before 13th of Feb 2013 > > M.Prabhu, B.Com, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D.,) > Librarian > United Institute of Technology > G.Kovundampalayam, Periyanaickenpalayam > Coimbatore 641 021 > > Mobile: 97 503 999 55 > > http://uitcentrallibrary.webs.com/ > http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ > http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com > > -- > 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 > -- Dr. B.M. Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C.V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivnagar, Bangalore - 560080 INDIA Ph: 91-80-23610122 to 91-80-23610129 Ext 250 Fax: 91-80-23610492 email: meera(a)rri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CCTV
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 07 Feb '13

07 Feb '13

Dear All, I would like to get the details of the libraries in India using CCTV as part of their modernization. I request the library professionals working in such libraries to kindly intimate me the available details. Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India 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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