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CfP: National Seminar on Public Libraries as Community Information Centres, 21-22 May 2012 at Punjabi University, Patiala
by HPS Kalra 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear professional colleagues, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala in collaboration with Punjab Library Association (PLA) is going to organize a Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) sponsored two-day National Seminar on Public Libraries as Community Information Centres from 21-22 May 2012 at Punjabi University, Patiala. Papers are invited from interested professionals on any topic related to seminar theme by 15 May 2012. Peer-reviewed selected papers presented at the seminar will be published in the form of a book with an ISBN number. For further details, contact: Prof. Jagtar Singh, President, Punjab Library Association, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala. Tel: 0175-3046179 (Office), Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com or Dr. H.P.S. Kalra, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Tel: 0175-3046179 (Office), Email: hpskalra(a)gmail.com, punjablib(a)gmail.com (PLA). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire
by Shamprasad Pujar 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear All, An interesting article 'The Decline and Fall of the Library Empire' points out to realities librarianship and libraries would be facing in the near future owing to digital revolution. The author explains how libraries jumped to the bandwagon of new technologies as and when introduced, but failed to make expected impact owing to limited resources and not matching with the capabilities of big players like Google, Amazon etc. According to the author 'Each of the services we’ve provided in the digital arena has been — or is being — superseded by new and better technologies or by other organizations better suited to deliver services electronically'. Full text of the article can be accessed at: http://www.infotoday.com/searcher/apr12/Coffman--The-Decline-and-Fall-of-th… In that case, in future will we only be mere spectators taking care of printed materials and some electronic resources leaving rest to players like Google? or have new roles for ourselves? I leave it to your guess! To change ourselves to the changing times, there is a whitepaper to inspire library entrepreneurialism available at: http://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/18649 Thanks to Garry for his posts. best Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Traffic Jam in UGC Website
by Ratheesh K 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear Friends, Many UGC Aspirants complaints about the non availability of ugcnetonline website for the submission of NET applications...I think it is due to the under performance and over load (or non performance)of UGC's server at Delhi...As per the latest statistics more than 10 lakhs candidates are appearing for the NET June 2012 in different subjects...I am very sorry to tell that UGC is not ready to consider the grievances of the aspirants , they extent the last date for online submissions for just two days....is it enough ? .....many of my friends are tried to submit the application on late night and early morning but failed... The very interesting thing is that Qualifying UGC NET is more easy compared to the submission of NET online submission... I request, who have access to UGC head qtrs should try to extend the date at least up to 5th May . Regards Ratheesh.K University Library Cochin University of Science and Technology Kochi-22,Kerala. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in Thiruvanantapuram
by Veeru 01 May '12

01 May '12

Dear all, *REGIONAL CANCER CENTRE POST BOX NO.2417, MEDICAL COLLEGE.P.O. THIRUVANANTHAPURAM-11 * *1.. Library Assistant .2 (Two)* *Pay Band of Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-* *Qualifications and experience:* Essential: i) First Class Degree, preferably in Biological Science subject. ii) First Class Bachelors Degree in Library & Information Science (BLISc) or Second Class Masters Degree in Library & Information Science (MLISc) iii) Practical knowledge in Using Computer Application *Desirable:* Two years experience in a Library For more details visit website: * http://www.rcctvm.org/carreer%20opportunities.htm* * http://www.rcctvm.org/requires.pdf * -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(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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National Conference on Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries
by Dinesh Siddaiah 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Dear Friends, I am delighted to share this information that, the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) and AKELPA are jointly organizing two days National Conference on “Trends in Developing & Managing e-Resources in Libraries” during 25th & 26th May, 2012. The theme of the conference is a very relevant to every type of Library. I am sure this conference creates a great platform for professionals to get together, discuss and debate on various aspects of the conference theme. Conference Theme: “Trends in Developing and Managing e-Resources in Libraries” The following sub themes have been identified but not limited to them for submitting the papers Ø Types of e-resources and its utilities; Ø Mandatory requirement v/s subscription of e-resources; Ø Policies, selection and budgeting of e-resources; Ø Latest trends in collection development of e-resources; Ø Competitive skills and techniques of professionals in organizing e-resources; Ø Tools and techniques in organizing e-resources; Ø Organization of e-resources using Open Sources Software (OSS); Ø Need for management of e-resources; Ø Challenges, methods and impacts of e-resources; Ø Strategic planning and management of e-resources; Ø Provision to access virtual e-resources; Ø Effective usage of e-resources; Ø Optimum usage of e-resources; Ø Access patterns of e-resources using remote web portals; Ø Selecting patterns of e-resources for academic/research pursuits. Who can Participate? Library and Information professionals working in academic institutions, R & D Centers, Corporate and Public Libraries. Important Dates:- Ø Paper Submission Deadline : 30-04-2012 Ø Notification of Acceptance : 10-05-2012 Ø Last Date for Registration : 15-05-2012 Participation Fees:- Ø Library Professional : Rs. 500/- Ø Students of LIS Schools : Rs. 300/- Accommodation:- Accommodation will be provided on request in VTU Campus. Conference Website: http://vtuerm12.webs.com; Registration: http://vtuerm12.webs.com/Broucher%203.jpg VTU Circular may be visited @ http://vtuerm12.webs.com/VTU%20Circular%20for%20TDMeRL-2012.jpg For more details please contact: :- Dr. K.R. Mulla Organizing Secretary and Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, “Jnana Sangama” Belgaum-590 018, Karnataka. +91-9449873452 (M), +91-9448031969 (M) +91-831-2498191 (O) +91-831-2498192 (Fax) Email: vtuerm12(a)gmail.com, krmulla(a)gmail.com, krmulla(a)vtu.ac.in URL: www.vtu.ac.in -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture at JNU on 16th May 2012 at 3.00 pm , JNU Library
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Cordially invites you to the 5th Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic Depleting Archives and Disintegrating Histories Speaker Ms. Shilpi Rajpal PhD Scholar Department of History University of Delhi Chairperson Prof. Mridula Mukherjee Professor Centre for Historical Studies, School of Social Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi-110067, INDIA. Date: Wednesday, 16th May 2012 at 3:00 pm Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU, New Delhi About the Talk The proposed talk is based on personal experiences of the researcher in various archives and libraries of India. It was her doctoral research that brought her face to face with the working of the Indian archives. The Public Record Act which was passed in 1993 regulates the management, administration and preservation of public records. The talk will highlight weaknesses in the Public Record Act in dealing with present scenario. The Researcher believes that various government departments have little clue regarding the preservation and maintenance of the valuable historical documents that are being look after by them. The art of conserving, classifying and weeding out of these documents largely remains unknown to most of them. It would not be an exaggeration to state that the Indian archives are facing a deep crisis as far the maintenance of its public records is concerned. The talk reveals the dismal condition of archives in India. It further seeks new ways i.e. what more needs to be done in order to preserve the documental legacy of India. About the Speaker Ms. Shilpi Rajpal is PhD Scholar in the Department of History, University of Delhi. At present, she is in final phase of her thesis writing entitled ‘Madness and Delinquency in Colonial North India’ 1850-1947’. She was awarded the University Teaching Assistantship in 2009 for the period of four years in the University of Delhi. She has also taught as a Guest Lecturer in Department of Germanic and Romance Studies, Arts Faculty, University of Delhi (August 2007 – March 2009). She has presented papers in several national and International Conferences. Please make it convenient to attend. 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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UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL WORKSHOP on KOHA
by Vimal Kumar 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Dear Friends, Organisers: Marian College, Kuttikkanam, Kottayam, Kerala in association with Mahatma Gandhi University. Dates: 17-19 May 2012 Brochure: http://www.slideshare.net/vimal0212/koha-workshop Registration form: http://www.slideshare.net/vimal0212/registration-form-koha-workshop -- Vimal Kumar V. Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.org Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National level workshop on Koha: an Integrated Library Management Software from 28-30 May 2012 at GIPE, Pune
by gipelibrary pune 30 Apr '12

30 Apr '12

Dear Professionals I am pleased to announce a national level workshop on Koha: an Integrated Library Management Software from 28-30 May 2012. Purpose of the workshop is to familiarize participants with Koha, an open source software. Training provides all the technical know-how to the participants from the installation, customization, backup / restore, upgrade as well as running various modules of the software. Koha is used widely in India as well as all over the world. Many libraries are switching over to Koha from proprietary software. Venue: Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune Koha Software supports all modules of Library Management System such as Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serials Control and Web based OPAC, etc. The software is UNICODE compliant and runs on any operating system such as Linux, Windows, Mac OS X, FreeBSD, and Solaris. Workshop Contents Introduction to LibLiveCD and Installation of LibLiveCD Koha Introduction & Features Overview Koha System Set-up Hands on training on Acquisitions, Cataloging, Circulation, Serial Control & OPAC MARC 21 Introduction Conversion of Existing Data to Koha Koha Multilingual Support Data Import and Export Koha backup/restore Koha upgrade OPAC Customization Koha System Administration Workshop Timings: 10.00 am to 05.30 pm (28 - 30 May 2012) Resource Persons Dr. Nanaji Shewale, GIPE, Pune Dr. Sunita Barve, NCRA, Pune Mr Koustubha Kale, Anant Corporation, Thane (Mumbai) Workshop Registration Fees - Rs. 1500/- only that includes a Workshop Kit on CD-ROM and Working Lunch. Accommodation is available at extra cost. Last Date for Registration: 22 May, 2012 Payment: A Demand Draft / Cheque drawn on any Nationalized Bank in favour of “Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE)", payable at Pune should reach the workshop coordinator on or before 22 May 2012. Registration Form Participants Name: -------------------------------------- Name and Address of the Organization: ---------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- Email (Personal): ---------------------------------------- Email (official): ---------------------------------------- Mobile: ---------------------------------------- Telephone: ---------------------------------------- Do you require accommodation during the workshop? Yes/No Demand Draft Number: ------------------------------------- Name of the Bank: ---------------------------------------- Amount: ------------------------------------------ Date: ------------------------------------------ Signature of the participant: ---------------------------------- Thanking you Dr Nanaji Shewale Koha Workshop Coordinator and Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipepune.com <http://www.gipe.ac.in> http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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About UGC-NET Online application
by Manas Samanta&&মানস সামন্ত 29 Apr '12

29 Apr '12

Dear All It is very heart breaking that candidates who wish to apply for the UGC-NET june 2012, they are helpless. UGC started online mode of application but from the middle of the last week their SERVER is too slow. Server is not taking any application. There are no other option available for application. Who have already deposited application fee but due to the server problem of UGC, they are is big trouble. Last day, UGC extended the date, but we don't think this will solve the problem of SERVER. Please do something for all surviving candidates. মানস সামন্ত Manas Samanta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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D.Litt. awarded to Dr. Amjad Ali
by intekhab alam 28 Apr '12

28 Apr '12

Dr. Amjad Ali, Deputy Librarian, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh has achieved a rare distinction by getting the D. Litt. degree awarded on the 5th of April 2012 joining the D. Litt. club with just one person in front of him. Dr. Ali has got the degree from Sambalpur University, Odisha under the supervision of Prof. Krushna Chandra Panda, Head of the Department, Library and Information Science who completed higher education in the United States of America. The topic of of Dr. Ali's research was the Status of Digital Libraries in India: An Analytical Study. Dr. Ali has studied the initiatives of Digitization in Indian libraries and after comparison has suggested the policy and the methodology that has to be followed for enhancing creation of digital resources. Dr. Ali presented his thesis in the open session which was attended by the examiners, faculty, experts, university faculty, students and the public. The interactive session was full to its capacity and the intervention by the audience was remarkable. But Dr. Ali with his logical interpretations answered all the questions with logic and supportive data. --- INTEKHAB ALAM SIDDIQUI Librarian New Law Academy Azam Campus, Pune - 411 001 Phone : +91-20-26442068(Off.), +91-9890865605 (Mob.), Fax : +91-20-26435959 www.nlapune.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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