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Recruitment of Library Trainees@Indian Statistical Institute-Kolkata
by Arup Raychaudhury 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

An walk-in-interview will be conducted on 26 October 2010 at 11.45 AM at Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata for recruitment of two (2) Library Trainees on purely temporary basis to work in the Library Unit of the Institute. Qualification: 1st Class Master Degree in Library and Information Science with consistently good academic record. Candidates with knowledge of Computer Programming/Dspace administration/LIBSYS will be given preference. Tenure: The appointment is up to 31 March 2011 which may be extended /terminated subject to availability of funds and depending on performance of the candidates. Pay: Rs 9000.00/month (Consolidated) Age: 35 years Candidates appearing for the interview are required to bring with them the application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute along with bio-data and attested copies of their certificates. They should also bring the original copies of the certificates for verification of photocopies. Candidates will have to report at the Office of the Library Unit, Indian Statistical Institute, 203 BT Road, Kolkata 700108, on the day of interview 1 hour before the time -- Arup Raychaudhury Library, Documentation & Information Science Division Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108. INDIA Phone: 91-33-2575-2106 Fax: 91-33-2578-1412 This mail is scanned by Ironport -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Impact Factor
by Mailing List Admin 29 Sep '10

29 Sep '10

Date: Wed, 29 Sep 2010 10:52:56 +0530 From: Amit Thapar <amitt(a)niper.ac.in> FYI The paper highlights role of impact factor as Garfield's major contribution in the field of bibliometrics. Defies impact factor and discusses the criteria fixed for calculating impact factor. Informs the manner in which impact factor can be represented mathematically. Highlights features, uses and role of impact factor in evaluation of research output of CSIR scientists. Lastly, informs about Normalized Impact Factor, a variant of the impact factor. http://nopr.niscair.res.in/bitstream/123456789/10241/4/ALIS%2057%283%29%2029 1-295.pdf Amit Thapar Library & Information Centre National Institute of Pharmaceutical Education & Research (NIPER) (Dept. of Pharmaceuticals, Govt. of India) Sector-67, S.A.S. Nagar (Mohali)-160062 InTouch: 0172-2292073 / 9855701060 Blog: http://nipersasnagarlibrary.wordpress.com kkk

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Replay for Emmanuel: Web 2.0/Librarian 2.0
by kannika.gp kannika 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

Dear professionals, Library 2.0 applications supports for Web based library service like RSS, Bookmark, Blog, ext... In India I find out my project RSS implementing IIT Bombay IIT Kharagpur IIM Ahmadabad Blogs implementing IIT Kharagpur central library ext... other than that some Library networks implementing library 2.0 tools for example INFLIBNET implemented Wiki, Weblog, Rss, Instant messaging ext... <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in DNA Bangalore
by Dipti C 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

Dear All, There is an opening at *DNA** **Bangalore*. India's fastest growing English newspaper, DNA- Daily News & Analysis is looking for a dynamic, computer and net savvy Library & Information Science professional for *Research N Archives (RNA) which is the Digital Archives Management and Content Syndication division** *of the company. Ideally Masters Degree in Library & Information Science with 1-2 years experience. Excellent English language skills, Communication skills, Current Affairs & General Knowledge are a must-have. Remuneration will be about 17 - 20K per month. Bangalore candidate will be preferred. Interested candidates may mail their CV to rna(a)dnaindia.net mentioning "Vacancy in DNA Bangalore" in the subject line *within a week.* Thanks & Regards, Dipti Kumari Chaurasia Sr Officer - Research N Archive Diligent Media Corporation Ltd DNA, Pestige Solitaire, Ground Floor 6, Brunton Road, Off M G Road Bangalore – 560025 Website: http://www.dnaindia.com, http://www.epaper.dnaindia.com, http://www.3dsyndication.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Issue of "Annals of Library and Information Studies"
by gmahesh＠niscair.res.in 28 Sep '10

28 Sep '10

NISCAIR has brought out a Special Issue of 'Annals of Library and Information Studies'. Guest Edited by Prof. S. Arunachalam, the September 2010 issue of 'Annals of Library and Information Studies' includes contributions of Tibor Braun, Wolfgang Glänzel and András Schubert; Leo Egghe; Peter Jacso; Loet Leydesdorff; Katherine McCain; Henk Moed; Ronald Rousseau; John Willinsky; BK Sen;T.V. Prabhakar, V Balaji and Lavanya Kiran Neelam; B M Gupta; K C Garg and others. Full text of the issue is available at: http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/10230 G. Mahesh Scientist, NISCAIR ----------------------------------------- This email was sent using NISCAIR's web mail service. "" http://niscair.res.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inviting applications for the post of 'Assistant Librarian' at Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research
by girish kunkur 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Kindly release the following announcement in the LIS Forum Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research, Mumbai invites applications from the deserving candidates for the post of Assistant Librarian for its Learning and Resource Centre. Eligibility: M.L.I.Sc / B.L.I.Sc. with one or two years experience in a good library. The applicants should be good in IT skills and possess good proficiency in English. The interested candidates can send their CVs along with a passport size photograph to giridhar.kunkur(a)welingkar.org or by courier to the following address: Giridhar Kunkur Librarian Prin. L.N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research L.Napoo Road, Matunga (Central), Mumbai- 400 019 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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First public library in Kerala hosted online catalogue using Koha.
by jasim s 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

** Navodayam Public Library, Kollam District has selected Koha ( www.koha-community.org) for their integrated library system. This is the first public library in Kerala hosted online catalogue using Koha open source library management system. This library affiliated under Kerala State Library Council. Shri. A. Shajahan, District Collector, Kollam inagurated the automated library. Shri. M.A. Baby, Honourable State Education Minister was the chief guest of the function. The project funded under the category of 'Malayalam Computing' and 'Ente Gramam (My Village)' initiative started by Kerala IT Mission. This project completed with the coordination of Akshaya (an initiative Kerala State IT Mission) and Open Knowledge Society. Bibliographical details of 10000 Malayalam books can access through OPAC. The project work coordinated by Shri. A. Shajahan, IAS, District Collector, Kollam Shri. Reju Tom Lal, Asst. District Coordinator, Akshaya (Kerala State IT Mission) Shri. Thomas Abraham, President, Open Knowledge Society Shri. Vimal Kumar V, Library Assistant, Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam. Library authority selected Koha due to its following features, Web based interface Unicode support Powerful searching capability (Zebra engine) Library standards compliant No vendor lock in Web 2.0 features Active development process OPAC is available in http://navodayam.in -- Jasimudeen.s Library Assistant MG University Kerala "*Life<http://www.amazon.com/dp/1416542744?tag=acatlif-20&camp=213381&creative=390…>is like a book <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Book>: what matters is how good it is, not how long it is".....* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Web 2.0/Librarian 2.0
by Emmanuel E C (RBEI/HRL1-D) 27 Sep '10

27 Sep '10

Dear Sir/Madam, Do we have library applications that supports Librarian 2.0 or Library 2.0 concepts (Web 2.0 Concepts), especially which are designed/developed in India ? Are there any open source/free library application that supports Librarian 2.0 concepts ? Please mention the library which is using them. Regards Emmanuel -- 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] THE IMPACT FACTOR SYNDROME
by Mailing List Admin 25 Sep '10

25 Sep '10

Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 22:34:38 +0530 (IST) From: MP Tapaswi <murari(a)nio.org> Dear Colleagues, I do agree with Shri Sameer Jha's views. But for the QUICK quantitative assessment of the contributions of author(s), this is the only parameter available and hence unless there is any alternative, this practice would continue. I remember Dr. Mashelkar's words when similar argument was made years before (Indian vs International journals). He indicated he is not against Indian Journals but they should raise their competitiveness so that the authors get attracted to them for publishing their science. So one should not equate Indian journals with no (or less) Impact Factor (IF). I also had exchange of thoughts on this with the authors and they admit that they not only benefit by getting IF to their credits but also the impartial refereeing system available with international journals help improving quality of their publication (exceptions apart). As a library professional, I would also like to indicate that the librarians can play a very important role in the organizations in helping assessment of individuals, projects, etc., with such bibliographic parameters. Note that there is no system that is perfect. Regards, - Murari Tapaswi National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa -- Original Message -- From: Mailing List Admin <mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 18:26:48 +0530 (IST) Subject: [LIS-Forum] THE IMPACT FACTOR SYNDROME Date: Tue, 14 Sep 2010 15:49:05 +0530 >From: sameer jha <jha9090(a)gmail.com> > >As a library professional, I consider this important to share it with all >the concerned members of the fraternity that, currently, the impact factor, >h-indices and similar other quantities have, unjustifiably, become the only >yardsticks to measure the quality of one's scientific contributions. It >discourage the authors and researcher to submit their manuscripts to >national journals. Adding the pain, this is considered as a rule of thumb by >the peers and judges also. The younger lot has also started to feel that the >publication in the so-called International journal alone can give them >recognition and job. The conditions all around us has been made so pathetic >that even in job application forms, there is a distinction between national >and international journals. > >My question is very simple >-Do the national journals not have international authorship, visibility or >recognition? >-Aren't we producing good quality scientific article? >-Aren't national authors getting published in international journals? > >Luckily, there are many who share this pain...one of the person I would like >to mention is Dr. S.C. Lakhotia of cytogenetics laboratory, Department of >Zoology, Banaras Hindu University. He has corresponded his pain in one of >his article in the CURRENT SCIENCE Journal: > >http://www.ias.ac.in/currsci/25aug2010/411.pdf > > >Thanking you all with regards.. > >SAMEER JHA >_______________________________________________ >LIS-Forum mailing list >LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in >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. > > www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org www.nio.org www.reefindia.org www.mangroveindia.org -- 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] Can we scan a book and make CD for students ?
by Radheshyam yadav 25 Sep '10

25 Sep '10

Or get it approval from owner or Author of that book. Regards On Fri Sep 24th, 2010 9:53 AM IST Pragnya Pathak wrote: >not 50 years but after 60years. > >On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 9:37 PM, Vasumathi Sriganesh <vasu(a)qmedkf.org.in>wrote: > >> You cannot make copies / CDs. >> >> If you need more copies you need to buy them. These are very basic >> copyright laws. To make copies of books there are special exceptions >> relating to out of print books / those that have crossed the 50 year period >> after the death of an author etc. >> >> Vasumathi Sriganesh >> CEO, QMed Knowledge Foundation >> Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400099, India >> Web: www.qmedkf.org.in Indian Medical Sites- www.indianmedicalsites.in >> >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "tejas shah" <tej_tejas2003(a)yahoo.co.in >> > >> To: <LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 1:06 PM >> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Can we scan a book and make CD for students ? >> >> >> >> Dear Professionals. >>> >>> If we have such good reference books, or such books which are used >>> frequently, >>> can we scan all these book and make cd for students circulation ? Is there >>> any >>> copyright act implies for this work ? >>> >>> please reply with copyright act reference. >>> >>> Thanking you, >>> >>> Tejas Shah >>> Librarian >>> VVP Engineering College >>> Rajkot >>> M:09428200521 >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> This message has been scanned for viruses and >>> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is >>> believed to be clean. >>> >>>

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