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NCDRML Announcement
by Prabir Das 11 Jan '12

11 Jan '12

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this message. We are indeed happy to announce that Indian Statistical Institute Library, Kolkata is going to organize a “National Conference on Digital Rights Management in Library” (NCDRML - 2012) during 1st and 2nd of March 2012 in our premises at 203 B T Road, Kolkata. We take this opportunity to extend our invitation to all concerned to contribute Papers / Case studies related to theme and subthemes for presentation and publication. Selected full papers will be published in Conference Proceedings and also available in our Institutional Repository as well. Important Dates: • Submission of full paper 31st Dec. 2011. • Acceptance of paper with comments 7th January 2012 • Submission of the final paper 31st January 2012 • Last Date for sending filled in registration form 15th January 2012. For any queries, please feel free to contact: Sri Ashis Kr. Pal - (Convener - NCDRML 2012) <ncdrml_2012(a)isical.ac.in> ---------------------------------------- Prabir Kumar Das Library, Documentation & Information Science Division, Indian Statistical Institute 203, B. T. Road, Kolkata - 700108 Ph: (033) 2575 2103/2110 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by Ajay Kum Sharma 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

Dear Library Professionals, One of our Research Scholar has urgently need of an article for his research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if anyone can help him by sending soft copy of that article. Article Title: Toward a globally sensitive patriotism Author: Martha C. Nussbaum Source Journal Title: Daedalus , Volume 137 (3), Pages 78-93, Summer 2008 -- Thanks and regards. Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Libraries - Partner in Nation Building" - A Panel Discussion
by Ratnakar Aspari 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

India International Centre library, Delhi organised an interesting programme - a panel discussion on Libries - Partners in Nation Building on 6th January at IIC. Eminent personalities - Soli Sorabjee Former Solicitor General of India chaired the discussions. Sri Jagmohan, former Governer, Jammu and Kashmir, Prof P.K. Tandon, former Pro Vice-Chancellor, Delhi University, Ms. Linda Parker, Information Resource nOfficer, American Centre, Smt. Shailaja Chandra, Chair person, Delhi Public Library, H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET participated as panelists. The programme is webcast and one can view the same at: http://www.iicdelhi.in/webcasts/play_webcast/libraries--the-partners-in-nat… A. Ratnakar New Delhi 9891390300 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nat Conf on Scientometrics and Infometrics - Papers invited - Annamalai University
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

Dear Professionals, UGC-SAP National Seminar on Scientometrics and Infometrics 9-10 March 2012 Organised by DLIS, Annamalai University, Annamalai Nagar Call for Papers Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation on the above topic related aspects. The full-text of the paper both hard and soft should be submitted to the seminar director by e-mail (au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in) on or before 25 February 2012. Registration Fee: (includes seminar Kit, resource material, participation Certificate, Working lunch and refreshment) For Faculty/Librarian & Others : 500/- For Research Scholars & Students : 300/- Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of the Registrar Annamalai University Payable at Annamalai Nagar/Chidambaram) ----- Dr. M. Nagarajan Professor & Head Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University Annmalai Nagar 608 002 Cell: 09443497604 E-Mail: au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in -- 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 Library and Information Science @ Goa University
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

Dear friends The Academic Staff College, Goa University in collaboration with the University Library conducts Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 6th March 2012 to 29th March 2012. Interested candidates can apply immediately to the Director, Academic Staff College, Goa university, Taleigao Plateau, Taleigao, Panaji, Goa, PIN 403 206. Last date for applying is 15th February 2012. Application forms can be downloaded from the following URL. http://www.unigoa.ac.in/downloads/ascform.pdf  Those who have already applied may please send their confirmation e-mail stating that they would be participating in the Refresher Course to the following e-mail id on or before 25th January 2012. library(a)unigoa.ac.in Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 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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Student Seminar Circular
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 10 Jan '12

10 Jan '12

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Seminar on E-LEARNING: An emerging platform of effective learning Abstract: With the increasing popularity of e- resources, a relatively modern method of learning called e-learning is being introduced. Networked information and communication and technologies in learning and teaching makes e-learning feasible. E-learning decreases the educational costs and it is more effective learning than traditional learning as it allows the fast dissemination of new techniques and processes by overcoming the challenges of geographic distributions. In addition, time efficiency plays a role, as travel is reduced. Users can conveniently access training materials from home or while on the road or anywhere they need via the Internet. Some other technical developments have helped this growth including (i) the increasing availability of broadband (ii) the decreasing cost of storage, and (iii) the ability of firms/institutions to exploit their corporate Intranet. Furthermore, (iv) the emergence of technical standards (such as the Aviation Industry Computer-Based Training Committee and the ADL Initiative) has also facilitated this distinguishable growth. E-learning is facilitated by Information Communication Technology (ICT) and faster the computer networks. This seminar focuses on the conceptual framework of the term E-learning and the needs of the creation of virtual learning environment, tools and technologies, standards, challenges and future of eLearning and role of information professionals in E-learning. Student Presenter : Saiph Mustafa Venue : DRTC Classroom Date : 11-Jan-2012 Time : 2:00 pm All are cordially invited Devika P.Madalli Seminar Co-ordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Delhi High Court grants interim relief to Pvt. Technical Institutions regarding E-journal subscription
by Gangadhar KC 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Dear friends, As all of us know some private technical institutions filed suit in various parts of the country. Yesterday Delhi High Court has granted interim order relief to Education Promotion Society of India (EPSI) members regarding mandatory subscription of online journals. Report is as follows. Online Journal Controversy: Delhi High Court grants interim relief to EPSI members against AICTE MBAUniverse.com News Bureau | 06 Jan, 2012 0542 hrs IST Education Promotion Society of India (EPSI) has got interim relief from the Honourable Delhi High Court on the matter related to 'Mandatory Subscription of Online journals', prescribed by the AICTE for all Technical Institutions. This is a big relief by the Hon'ble High Court of Delhi. This arbitrary decision of the AICTE would have created extraordinary financial burden on technical institutions: Dr. H Chaturvedi, Director, BIMTECH & alternate President, EPSI Education Promotion Society of India (EPSI) has got interim relief from the Honourable Delhi High Court on the matter related to 'Mandatory Subscription of Online journals', prescribed by the AICTE for all Technical Institutions viz. Engineering Colleges, Management Institutes, Architect Institutes, Pharmacy, MCA institutions etc. MBAUniverse.com has learnt that the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has on January 6, 2012 stayed the AICTE’s notification to compulsorily subscribe to some mandatory online journals. The Hon’ble High Court of Delhi has issued an Interim Order stating that the AICTE Order under Approval Handbook for 2012-13 will remain stayed till January 31, 2012, when court will hear this matter again. Speaking to MBAUniverse.com, Dr H Chaturvedi, Alternate President, EPSI, and Director, BIMTECH said, "This is a big relief by the Hon’ble High Court of Delhi. This arbitrary decision of the AICTE would have created extraordinary financial burden on technical institutions and also lead to siphoning of Rs.1600 crores to US and UK based multinational publishing companies." EPSI says that now all technical institutions are not under any compulsion for buying online journals for extension of approval, or to increase in intake. EPSI has being fighting for this issue since November 18, 2011, when a letter was sent to Shri Kapil Sibal, Hon’ble Minister of HRD. With no relief coming from the ministry, EPSI moved Delhi High Court on the matter. The main plea by EPSI was that all AICTE approved institutions have a fundamental right to administer their respective institutions and buy books, journals, softwares, machines and equipments as per their requirements and choice. In this case, AICTE not only imposed the list of journals from foreign companies publishing those journals, but also prescribed subscription rates in US dollars. Further, on December 20, 2011, AICTE has notified on its website that institutions subscribing DELNET/INDEST may not be required to subscribe an online journal. The final hearing on this matter will now be held on January 31, 2012. Same can be available from this link http://www.mbauniverse.com/article/id/5379/Interim-relief-to-EPSI-against-A… Gangadhar K.C. Senior Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. Ph:080-22167882, Cell:93798 35009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Interns
by Anup Sharma 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Dear Professionals The International Management Institute (IMI)-a premier global management school for its Knowledge Resource Centre wish to engage three Library Interns for various regular library works and digital services such as Development of Institutional Repository, Content Development for Library Portal , Up-gradation of Library webpage and for other Library services @ Rs. 7,000/- pm,. Qualification- Graduate in Library & Information Science and PG Diploma in Computer Applications plus Knowledge & Experience in area of Institutional Repository. Knowledge and experience in Dspace / Greenstone / Eprints and web designing will be required. The period for initial engagement will be One year. The local candidates who are willing to work in the evening shift will be preferred. The interested and qualified candidates may send their Cvs at anupsharma(a)imi.edu; and copy at library(a)imi.edu before 19th Jan, 2012 . Only eligible, shortlisted candidates will be called for Interview. No query will be entertained. Regards Anup Sharma Librarian International Management Institute(IMI) B-10, Quta Institutonal Area New Delhi1110016. www.imi.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture on Reading Habits and Internet
by Suruli Nathi 09 Jan '12

09 Jan '12

Dear Professional Friends Greetings from Bharathidasan University INVITATION The Department of Library and Information Science invites the Librarians, Library Professionals, LIS"~~c"u'ltY, Research Scholars and Students to take pa'~:'iri "th'e Special Lecture and Felicitations to Professor B. Ramesh Babu on 09/01/2012 at 2.30 P.M. in the Seminar Hall of University Library. The Programme *The Topic*: Reading Habits and Internet *The Speaker: *Dr. B. Ramesh Babu, Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Madras, Chennai-2. *Presidential Address:* Dr. M. Krishnan, Prof. & Head, Department of Eco Biotechnology, Chair, School of Environmental Sciences Bharathidasan University, Trichy-24. *Felicitations:* Dr. K. Elavazhagan, Librarian & Chief Knowledge Officer, Indian Institute of Management, Trichy-15. Demonstrations on Web of Science, Scopus, JCCC and N-L1STby the Faculty Members of Department of LIS,Bharathidasan University With regards Dr.S. Srinivasa Raghavan Librarian & Head, Dept. of LIS Bharathidasan University with regards M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., (Ph.D), PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Science UGC NET III Paper Objective Type: What is the Rational?
by Vasanth 08 Jan '12

08 Jan '12

Dear Sir/Madam, UGC in its 482nd meeting of the university grants commission held on 22nd December, 2011 has decided to abolish descriptive type of question and making it has objective type of questions similar to that of paper 1 and 2 (or CSIR-UGC NET format). But what is the rationale behind this? In recent time the result of qualifying NET in LIS is dwindling, just because of increasing the result output, UGC wants to abolish descriptive type questions , then again UGC at the wrong side. Time and again UGC is creating a lot of confusion among student communities. There is no clear thought process in place. Whenever UGC wants its policies to be amended it will make that change and after some time it reverts back which creates lot of anxiety among student communities. This has happened in the case of required qualification for appointment of assistant professors in universities and colleges (NET or Ph.D. or M. Phil). In 2010 UGC in a big way brought out a report on “UGC Regulations on Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers and other Academic Staff in Universities and Colleges and Measures for the Maintenance of Standards in Higher Education 2010" to maintain standard. This report created lot of confusion and problem for students as well as to the universities and colleges across India. There were no proper guidelines for Ph.D. and M. Phil holders, about whether they must qualify NET exam for appointment or Ph.D. and M. Phil holders are exempted from NET exams. Another problem for Ph.D students was that, without any rational UGC made a regulation that if the Ph.D. holders should be exempted from qualifying NET they must have done their Ph. D. based on the new regulation- Minimum Standard and Procedure foe award of Ph.D. Degree Regulation 2009. What about those who have done their Ph.Ds and joined for Ph.Ds before 2009. Those who have completed Ph.Ds before 2009 have also followed the regulations formulated and put in place by none other than UGC. If UGC not recognizing/considering these Ph.Ds, then what about the fate of these Ph.D holders. Are these Ph.Ds not done in accordance with the UGC guidelines? In 2009 UGC exempted Ph.D. holders from qualifying NET. In 2010 the same institute without proper reason made NET compulsory for those who have done their Ph.Ds before 2009 for appointment of Assistant Professors in Universities and Colleges (See http://www.ugc.ac.in/policy/englishgazette.pdf) It seems that decision of shifting from descriptive type questions to objective type questions have no basis. Simply they wanted to increase the number of candidate qualifying NET in LIS. Now many of the State conduct SLET/SET exams at the State level, then why UGC need to change the examination pattern? Time and again UGC taking decisions which are not going well with either students or academia. Does UGC alienated from the ground realities of higher education. Its new regulation for considering API (Academic Performance Index) for tenure promotion has also received lot of criticism from academic community. API only consider number of papers published by academic community not consider the quality of the research (see http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/article2721182.ece) UGC is creating lot of problem for students as well as for academics by introducing new or amending existing regulations very often. It is high time for statutory body like UGC to overcome its ambiguity and protect the interest of all the stake holders or establishment of National Commission for Higher Education and Research (NCHER) as recommended by Prof. Yashpal committee on higher education is the only solution? ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore District -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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