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A Century of LIS Education in India
by Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

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J-Gate Newsletter - September Issue
by Sumitha 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

Dear All, We have pleasure in inviting you to click the below link to access the 3rd Volume (Issue 9) of J-Gate Newsletter. <http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp> http://informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.asp <http://www.informindia.co.in/iil_newsletter.htm> Awaiting your valuable feedback & suggestion. Thanks and Regards, Sumitha K Mani Informatics (India) Limited -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Equating Libraries with Facebook and Twitter: A Misnomer
by Vasanth 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

Dear Sir/Madam, There is a phenomenon (rather it should be called a fashion statement) among library and information professionals that we are trying to equate libraries with Facebook, Twitter and other social media tools. This phenomenon was more visible in recently concluded two day conference in Shivamogga on “Collection Management in Changing Context: Problems and Prospects” organized by the Kuvempu University College Librarians’ Association, Shivamogga on August 19th and 20th of 2011. But the question is, can libraries be equated with Facebook and Twitter? This comparison itself seems to be a complete misnomer. Here it has been tried to look at how social media cannot be a replacement for libraries and the misconception of this grand rhetoric. Social media cannot be a replacement for cultural institutions like libraries. Social media tools can best be used for providing library services (alerts, news & events, chat references, post tutorials, etc.,) rather looking it as a replacement for libraries. The argument of “Libraries without walls” and “Paperless society” which emerged in the early 80s and 90s have not replaced libraries. But technological developments have helped libraries to collect, organize, and disseminate information in varied formats with multiple options to access information. It is worth noting that library professionals were the first to use technology for information processing. The Cranfield Indexing experiment is a case in point. Thus as mentioned above, social media tools can be best used as a supplement for providing library services. Another important aspect is engaging digital natives in a critical study or thinking. The nature of non-linearity of text available on the Internet has contributing in cognitive decline of the Internet users. The recent works mainly of Nicholas Carr’s “The Shallows: How the Internet is Changing the way we Think, Read and Remember”, “Is Google Making Us Stupid?” and another interesting article which has been appeared in EDUCAUSE Review entitled “Individual Knowledge in the Internet” by Larry Sanger, the co-founder of Wikipedia have critical of how the non-linearity of text available on the Internet changing the way we read books either in analog or digital format and turning us as a “skimming machine” instead of engaging in deep reading or critical study. Libraries for time immemorial have helped scholars to study and engage in critical thinking. Does same ambience exist in a virtual world? The longevity and the sustainability of social media tools are another important issue to deliberate. The Interne savvy users prepare digital technologies which are easy to use and allow collective participation. It has been pointed that social network sites are famous just because these tools allow for connecting with friends. The social media tools which are famous few years back have become near-extinct. The tools such as Orkut, and MySpace have become less famous day by day. The recent survey reports of Pew Internet and American Life Project have found that there is a considerable decline of interest among American Teenagers in blogging. The decline of using blogs in recent time raises the question of sustainability of social media tools. Google Plus which has been released very recently regarded as a potential threat for Facebook. Thus the development in social media technologies keeps us always guessing what next? In terms of Internet users mainly from third world countries like Sub-Saharan African countries and some of the Asian countries like India are very few. In India only 7 out of every 100 Indians are able to access Internet, if this is the case how social media can be equated with libraries. Libraries have remained as cultural legacy for centuries and it will continue with technological developments mainly how we collect organize and disseminate information. In this context comparing libraries with social media is a misnomer. Library is not social media; social media is not library. ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N GFGC-Periyapatna Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Panel Discussion on "Challenges ahead of Librarians in serving its readers" on 7th Sep 2011.
by rajendrababu.hanumanthappa＠wipro.com 05 Sep '11

05 Sep '11

Dear Professionals, I take immense pleasure in inviting you to the Panel Discussion on "Challenges ahead of Librarians in Serving its Readers" organized by Dept. of Public Libraries, Karnataka in association with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA). The list of eminent panelists, who would be sharing their views on the theme "Challenges ahead of Librarians in serving its readers" are as below; 1. Mr. N V Sathyanarayana, Chairman and Managing Director, Informatics India Ltd, Bangalore. 2. Mr. K G Venkatesh, Director, Dept. Public Libraries, Karnataka. 3. Mr. P Y Rajendra Kumar, President KALA and Rtd. Director, Dept. Public Libraries, Karnataka 4. Dr. K N Prasad, Executive Officer, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Rajajinagar, Bangalore. 5. Dr. H S Siddamalliah, Principle Library and Information Officer, NIMHANS, Bangalore. 6. Prof. T D Kemparaju, Chairman and Professor, Dept of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 7. Dr. P V Konnur, Librarian, Bangalore University, Bangalore. 8. Mr. R K Badigannavar, Dy. Director, Bangalore North, Dept. Public Libraries, Karnataka The Program will be inaugurated by Shri. Revu Naik Belamagi, Honorable Minister for Mass Education & Public Libraries, Animal Husbandry, and Small Savings & Lotteries, Government of Karnataka. The Panel Discussion would be presided over by Prof. Ranganath, Registrar, Bangalore University, Bangalore. Date & Time: Wednesday 7th Sep 2011 @3.00pm. Venue: Tripuravasini auditorium, Palace Grounds, Near Mekhri Circle, Bangalore. You are cordially invited. Please make it convenient to attend this event and make it a grand success. With Warm Regards P Y Rajendra Kumar President, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA). Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.wipro.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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last date extended for paper sbmission of NSKM
by monawwer eqbal 04 Sep '11

04 Sep '11

NSKM- 2011 CALL FOR PAPERS Dear Sir/Madam, As per the request from the professionals, the Last date for paper submission to National Seminar on “Knowledge Management: Issues and Challenges" (NSKM-2011) scheduled on September 24th, 2011 organized by Integrated Academy of Management and Technology (INMANTEC), Ghaziabad in collaboration with Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare (ISST), Ghaziabad has been extended to 7th September, 2011. The authors are requested to send their papers to nskm11(a)gmail.com or m.eqbal(a)inmantec.edu The registration is also open and aspirants may kindly register themselves to the seminar well in advance. For more information about the seminar, please visit www.inmantec.edu/nskm11 Thanks & Regards, Dr. Monawwer Eqbal Organizing Secretary: NSKM2011 Librarian Editor: GYANKOSH: The Journal of Library and Information Management Managing Editor, INMANTEC Publishing Integrated Academy of Management and Technology (INMANTEC) Delhi-Hapur Road (NH24) Near Dasna Railway Crossing Ghaziabad U.P – 201009 Ph. No:0120-2768951/52 M.No. 09313126488 official mail: m.eqbal(a)inmantec.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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18th Annual Ranganathan Memorial Lecture, 2011
by Pijushkanti Panigrahi 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (IASLIC) P-291, CIT Scheme, No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata -- 700 054 Ph: 033 2362 9651 E-mail: iaslic(a)vsnl.net. Website: http://www.iaslic1955.org.in 18th Annual Ranganathan Memorial Lecture, 2011 will be held at the Chandramukhi Kadambini Sabhagriha, Central Library, University of Calcutta, Kolkata on Thursday the 8th September, 2011 at 6.00 P.M. in association with the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta. PROGRAMME Topic: What is Living and What is Dead of Ranganathan’s Contributions Speaker: Professor A R D Prasad Professor & Head, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Date & Time: 8th September, 2011, Thursday, at 6.00 P.M. Venue: Chandramukhi Kadambini Sabhagriha, Central Library, University of Calcutta Dr T K Sanyal, Ananda Bazar Patrika, Kolkata has kindly consented to preside over the programme. You are cordially invited to participate in the programme. Place: Kolkata Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi Date: 25th August, 2011 General Secretary ========================================================================================================== Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Netherlands Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. ========================================================================================================== Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor & Head, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Continuing Professional Development and Workplace Learning (CPDWL), International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA), Netherlands Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Office-Bearers of Kerala Library Association (KLA) for the period 2011-2013
by faisal sl 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION Reg. No. 89/71 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza, Karamana.P.O., Trivandrum- 695 002 ****************************** ***************************************************** Kerala Library Association (KLA), in their Annual General Body Meeting held at Trivandrum on 28th August 2011 unanimously elected the following Office-Bearers for the two year period 2011-2013. 01. President : Shri K.P. Sadasivan [Former Head, Library & Informatics NIIST (CSIR),Trivandrum–695 019] E-mail: kps31147(a)yahoo.com 02. Vice-President : Dr. A. Gopikuttan Reader & Head Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Kerala, Trivandrum –695 034 E-mail: agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in 03. General Secretary : Shri S.L.Faisal Librarain Kendriya Vidyalaya (Shift-I) Pattom, Trivandrum–695004 E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com 04. Treasurer : Shri E. Hashim Assistant Librarian Kerala University Library Trivandrum-695034 E-mail: razak_ehashim2000(a)yahoo.com 05. Office Secretary : Shri M. Mohammed Shanavaz Khan Librarian Kerala Legislature Secretariat Library Trivandrum – 695 033 E-mail: khanms21(a)yahoo.in 06. Organizing Secretary : Shri M. Chandrakumaran Nair (Former Librarian, Regional Cancer Centre, Trivandrum) E-mail ckumarnair(a)gmail.com 07. Public Relations Secretary : Shri G.S. Hari Kumar Librarian Govt. Ayurveda College Trivandrum – 695 001 E-mail: harigs03(a)yahoo.co.in Executive Committee Members: 1. Shri A. Abdunnasar Librarian Indian Institute of Space Science & Technology Trivandrum E-mail: abdunnasar_a(a)yahoo.co.in 2. Shri Binu K. John Asst. Librarian Mar Baselios College of Engineering Nalanchira, Trivandrum – 695 015 E-Mail:binu8s@rediffmail.com 3. Dr. M. Lalitha Librarian SCERT Poojappura, Trivandrum – 695 012 E-mail: maashu1(a)gmail.com 4. Shri N. Parameswaran Librarian Asian School of Business Trivandrum – 695 581 (Former Deputy Librarian-in-Charge Kerala University Library,Trivandrum) E-mail: npwaran49(a)yahoo.co.in 5. Shri Sudhi S. Vijayan Technical Assistant Kerala Univeristy Library Trivandrum-695 034 6. Shri N. Sukumaran Nair (Former State Librarian, Kerala & Deputy Librarian, University of Kerala) E-mail: sukukla(a)yahoo.com 7. Dr. P.K. Suresh Kumar Assistant Librarian Kerala Univeristy Library Trivandrum-695 034 E-mail: pksuresh(a)yahoo.com 8. Dr. K.P. Vijayakumar Associate Professor & Director, Centre for Information Literacy Studies Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Kerala, Trivandrum – 695 034 E-mail: kpvijayakumar2(a)gmail.com Auditor Dr. T. Ajikumari Assistant Librarian Kerala University Library Trivadnrum-695 034 ****************************** ****************************** ************** For more information: http://www. keralalibraryassociation.org ****************************** ****************************** ************** Posted by, S.L.Faisal General Secretary Kerala Library Association (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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world catalogue turns 40-
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

Press Release: OCLC [August 26, 2011] WorldCat turns 40 Copyright (c) 2011 OCLC SummaryAugust 26, 2011 marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of WorldCat, the world’s most comprehensive database of resources held in libraries around the globe. On August 26, 1971, the OCLC Online Union Catalog and Shared Cataloging system (now known as WorldCat) began operation. That first day, from a single terminal, catalogers at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, cataloged 133 books online. Today, WorldCat comprises more than 240 million records representing more than 1.7 billion items in OCLC member libraries worldwide. ________________________________ DUBLIN, Ohio, USA, 26 August 2011—Today marks the 40th anniversary of the launch of WorldCat, the world's most comprehensive database of resources held in libraries around the globe. On August 26, 1971, the OCLC Online Union Catalog and Shared Cataloging system (now known as WorldCat) began operation. That first day, from a single terminal, catalogers at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, cataloged 133 books online. Today, WorldCat comprises more than 240 million records representing more than 1.7 billion items in OCLC member libraries worldwide. "We congratulate the thousands of librarians and catalogers around the world who have helped to build WorldCat over the past 40 years keystroke by keystroke, record by record," said Jay Jordan, OCLC President and CEO. "We who work at OCLC are proud to have been a part of this remarkable story, and I want to thank our member institutions and employees for the years of dedicated effort that helped build this unique resource. Fred Kilgour's vision—improving access to information through library cooperation—is every bit as vital today as it was in 1971. This anniversary is an important milestone in a shared journey that, I believe, will continue for many decades to come." WorldCat is a database of bibliographic information built continuously by OCLC libraries around the world. Each record in the WorldCat database contains a bibliographic description of a single item or work and a list of institutions that hold the item. The institutions share these records, using them to create local catalogs, arrange interlibrary loans and conduct reference work. Libraries contribute records for items not found in WorldCat using OCLC shared cataloging systems. "In retrospect, I have to say that in those early days, I don't think we really understood the enormity of the system that we were embarking upon, much less did we consider what the future possibilities might be," said Lynne Lysiak, who had just started her career at Ohio University Libraries when WorldCat first went online, and is now retired. "As OCLC forges ahead now with WorldCat Local and cloud-computing developments, they are embarking on a new era and suite of services for libraries and their users. It's an exciting time." "OCLC cataloging and resource sharing services and our library management systems continue to help libraries improve their productivity, save money and improve access to their collections," said Mr. Jordan. "Against a backdrop of continuous technological change, WorldCat and the OCLC cooperative have continued to grow." Since 1971, 240 million records have been added to WorldCat, spanning more than 5,000 years of recorded knowledge, from about 3400 B.C. to the present. This unique collection of information encompasses records in a variety of formats—books, e-books, DVDs, digital resources, serials, sound recordings, musical scores, maps, visual materials, mixed materials and computer files. Like the knowledge it describes, WorldCat grows steadily. Every second, library members add seven records to WorldCat. Once records have been added to WorldCat, they are discoverable on the Web through popular search and partner sites, and through WorldCat.org. Records entered into WorldCat since 1971 have been continuously migrated, reformatted and updated to conform to newly issued cataloging standards. They have been touched and enhanced hundreds of times by librarians around the world and by OCLC staff and automated systems. The first OCLC cathode ray tube terminal was the Irascope Model LTE, which was manufactured by Spiras Systems. OCLC deployed 68 LTES, one of which is now on permanent display in the National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C., and another in a new OCLC Museum dedicated today in Dublin, Ohio. The LTE was connected to OCLC via a dedicated, leased telephone line from AT&T; message traffic moved at the rate of 2400 baud (2,400 symbols per second). People can now use their mobile phones to access WorldCat via WorldCat Local, where 4G wireless downloads are 2,500 times faster than the original OCLC network. Wired networks are now 416,000 times faster. Find more about WorldCat on the OCLC website, and watch WorldCat grow as libraries around the world contribute to the database. Publication Year:2011 Type of Material:Press Release Issue:August 26, 2011 Publisher:OCLC Company:OCLC Products:WorldCat Permalink:http://www.librarytechnology.org/ltg-displaytext.pl?RC=16005 Record Number:16005 Last Update:2011-08-26 14:39:54 Date Created:2011-08-26 14:39:53 Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter) (FACULTY, Dept or Library & Information Scince, OSMANIA UNIVERSITY:1975-2008) (UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR: 2009-11), Plot No: A-194, H.No- 1-8-10/1,Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) +91-9246547599 (Mobile) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(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 Workshop on Using Different Metrics for Assessing Research Productivity
by Nadeem Sohail 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

*National Workshop on Using Different Metrics for Assessing Research Productivity* *February 16-17, 2012* *Library, Documentation and Information Science Division* *Indian Statistical Institute, New Delhi * * * Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), New Delhi is organising two days *National Workshop on Using Different Metrics for Assessing Research Productivity*during February 16-17, 2012, at Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), New Delhi Campus. This workshop intends to bring together scientists, policy makers and information scientists/librarians to discuss the various issues related to the topic. The workshop is intended to take stock of present methods of evaluating research productivity of a country and an individual scientist. An endeavour will be made to examine the methods which are followed in different scientometrics/bibliometrics studies which are generally used in the assessment of research productivity by various agencies . The speakers would include eminent scientists and practitioners. The target audience are scientists, librarians and policy makers from leading institutions. This workshop will include both invited and contributed papers, and state-of-the-art lectures by eminent keynote speakers. Only a limited number of papers will be accepted for presentation. Later on an edited volume with ISBN No. will be published with presented papers. * * *Major Topics to be covered in the Workshop are:* (i) Evaluating research productivity. (ii) Tools for measuring the productivity. (iii) Using metrics for arriving at conclusions: Best Practices. (iv) Quality versus quantity- Two sides of the coins of research productivity. (v) Moving beyond the existing practices: Search for value addition parameters. Local hospitality will be provided by the organisers to the participants from outside Delhi. This announcement is available on website http://www.isid.ac.in *Contact person:* N.K. Khatri Organising Secretary Associate Scientist & In-charge, Library Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre 7, S.J.S. Sansanwal Marg, Near Qutab Hotel New Delhi- 110 016 Email: khatri(a)isid.ac.in khatri52(a)hotmail.com Phone: 011- 414 93975 (O) Mob. 9910613694 *Nadeem Sohail* Member Organising Committee, ISI Workshop O.P.Jindal Global University, Haryana -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 03 Sep '11

03 Sep '11

Dear Library Professional, One of our faculty member has urgent need of the below mentioned articles for his study purpose. Kindly arrange to send soft copy of the said article. 1. Article Title: The visual cortex is a contact bundle Author: William C. Hoffman Source Journal: Applied Mathematics and Computation Volume 32, Issues 2-3, (August 1989) Pages 137-167 2. Article Title: The Neuron as a Lie group germ and Lie product Author: Hoffman W.C Source Jurnal: Quarterly Journal of Applied Mathematics Volume 25, Issues 4,1968, Pages 423-440 It would be highly appreciated if anyone send the soft copy of the above mentioned articles for his reference purpose. 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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