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Dr.Srinivas Havanur - Condolences
by Francis Jayakanth 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear Professionals, This is to inform the sad demise of Dr. Srinivas Havanur, a well known Librarian, research scholar and Kannada writer. He expired in Bangalore on Monday, April 5. He was 82. He is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter. May his soul rest in peace on eternity. A brief account of Dr.Srinivas Havanur: He started his career as a librarian with the Baba Atomic Research Centre in Mumbai. In 1984, he resigned his post to join the University of Mangalore as the Head of Department of Kannada, and in 1986 he took charge of the Department of Kannada in the University of Bombay. He wrote about 60 books, including short stories, novels, essays and literary criticism. His work, "Hosagannadada Arunodaya", is said to be an important text for those who wish to research Kannada language and culture. He has earned several honours such as the Rajyotsava Award, Kannada University's, Hampi, Nadoja, Alva's Nudi Siri and Sandesha awards. He was given a pubic honour when he completed 80 years and presented a rare work, "Sankathana", a compilation of his own select articles on the occasion. - Francis For and on behalf of, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)

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Sad news
by Mailing List Admin 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Date: Wed, 7 Apr 2010 18:19:56 +0530 (IST) From: library(a)rri.res.in Could you please post the following message on lis-forum Dear Colleagues, I am deeply saddened to inform you that Dr. Srinivas Havanur who was one of the founder members of FORSA passed away on Monday, April 05, 2010. We were privileged to felicitate Dr. Havanur in the program "Honoring our Mentors" during LISA VI. Dr. Havanur was looking forward to being with us during LISA VI. However, he was unable to come to Pune due to health reasons. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends, and colleagues. Please find a brief write-up of his contributions to astronomylibrarianship. regards, nirupama bawdekar LISA VI Conference Feb 14- 17, 2010 IUCAA, Pune, India --------------------------- Raman Research Institute Library, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bangalore 560 080, India. Tel: +91 80 2361 0122 Fax: +91 80 2361 0492

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Update (Self Nomination)
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 09 Apr '10

09 Apr '10

Dear All, Please recall my previous massage about self registration for leadership for various Groups on HDLS, I wanted to update you that last date for nomination is 15th April, all the nominated professionals will get opportunity to lead a group one by one and each leader will get a certificate for his services and one best leader will get reward also. Visit: http://lishelp.ning.com With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra Senior Library Information Assistant P.K.Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur. Mob: 91+9198539740 email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com website: http://lishelp.ning.com (HDLS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Shri. P.Y. Rajendra Kumar Felicitation Function at Bangalore on 10th April 2010
by Pandurang Konnur 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

** Dear Friends, Please attend the *Felicitation Function of Shri. P.Y. Rajendra* * Kumar*former Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore on *10th April 2010 at 10.30 am* in “Granthangana” City Central Library West Zone, Hampi Nagara, Bangalore. Following are the dignitaries blessing the occasion: Holi Presence: *Dr.Shri. Shantaveera Swamiji, * Kolada Math Maha Sansthana, Bangalore Release of* **Festschrift** *Volume “Grantha Samskrithi” *Prof.V.G.Talawar,* Vice Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysore President of the function: *Dr.Chendrashekar Kambar* Former Vice Chancellor, Kannada University, Hampi Chief Guests: *Sri Dharmastala Surendra Kumar* President, Bharatiya Jain Milan, Bangalore *Dr. Hampa Nagarajaiah* Former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Bangalore *Prof. S . S. Marulaiah* Former President, Kannada Sahitya Parishad, Bangalore *Sri. S.B.Hondadakeri* Director, Department of Public Libraries, Bangalore. * * *Shri. K.H. Puttaswamy Gowda* Industrialist, Bangalore Venue: *“Granthangana” City Central Library* *West Zone, Hampi Nagara, Bangalore* Date and Time: *10th April 2010 at 10.30 am* * * *ALL ARE WELCOME* -- Dr.P.V.Konnur Fulbright Fellow (University of Illinois) University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jnanabharati, Bangalore-560056 Phone: 080-22961131, 23215510 Website: http://library.bub.ernet.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the position of National Programme Officer for Communication and Information, UNESCO Office in New Delhi, India
by Puna Das 08 Apr '10

08 Apr '10

Applications are invited for the position of National Programme Officer for Communication and Information Post number: AS/RP/IND/CI/1005 Post Title: National Programme Officer Sector: Communication and Information Duty Station: UNESCO Office in New Delhi, India Closing Date: 30 April 2010 Further Details: http://portal.unesco.org/geography/en/ev.php-URL_ID=7224&URL_DO=DO_TOPIC&UR… ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. Anup Kumar Das New Delhi, India http://anupkumardas.blogspot.com/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger. Download Now! http://messenger.yahoo.com/download.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities at TCS IRC
by Kishore Ingale 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Job Opportunities at Tata Consultancy Services Information Resource Centre (IRC) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and outsourcing organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has a total employee strength of 148,000 with the world's best trained IT consultants in 47 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 6 billion for fiscal year ended 31st March 2009. TCS proudly holds a unique corporate library & information services model with deep professional expertise within its largest network of ?Information Resource Centre (IRC)? in India, comprising 62 locational IRCs, spread across 15 cities, managed by over 105 professionals. Winners of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes & benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCS?s global business needs, and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic, team players for the post of "IRC Officers" for its libraries at Baroda, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Kochi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune and Trivandrum. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in that location on a long term basis. The remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in industry. Eligibility Criteria: 1. M.L.I.S / Masters in (Library Science / Information Science / Information Management) / ADIS / equivalent degree. (Those who are currently pursuing these programs and appearing for the final semester/exams are also eligible to apply). 2. 0 ? 3 years experience in an academic/ special library. 3. Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. 4. Excellent communication skills. Application formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format are to be mailed to corporate.library(a)tcs.com, by 30th April 2010, mentioning the subject line as "IRC Recruitment 2010" and your full name. Candidates will have to clearly mention to which location (city) they are applying (preferences for 2 locations can be provided), and their choice of location (city) to take the written test. Application must be submitted in the prescribed (one page) format, as attached only & no other certificates / documents are required at this stage. Selection Process: Short listed candidates will first appear for a written test to be held simultaneously across India (Bangalore, Bhubaneshwar, Chennai, Delhi, Gandhinagar, Goa, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Kochi, Kolkata, Lucknow, Mumbai, Pune & Trivandrum). The date for the test will be informed to the short listed candidates. Candidates may choose to take the test in any of these cities and this need to be clearly indicated in their application. No travel expenses will be borne by TCS for attending the written test. Based on their written test performance, select candidates will be called for personal interview in the following weeks at respective locations for which they have applied. Travel cost (return fare) by 2nd class train/bus, will be reimbursed on production of valid tickets for those attending the personal interview. Exact dates will be intimated to the candidates separately. For any clarifications and information, write to <corporate.library @tcs.com>. BP Prakash Sr.General Manager & Global IRC Head Tata Consultancy services, Mumbai. Kishore Ramdas Ingale Sr Manager, Corporate Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services Mailto: kishore.ingale(a)tcs.com Website: http://www.tcs.com ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Outsourcing ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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request paper
by sibsankar jana 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Sir Kindly send, if possible the following papers:Knowledge management in the perspective of library and information center; A system approach Proceeding of VIII MANLIBNET Annual Convention 2006 Weblogs: The impact of a digital trend on libraries National Conference on Information Access Initiations and Rural India 2009 Ergonomic considerations in information center design for knowledge workers: The basic and foremost requirement for effective knowledge management process Proceeding of IADIS International Conference e-Society 2006 Thanks Sibsankar jana Assistant Librarian University of Kalyani The INTERNET now has a personality. YOURS! See your Yahoo! Homepage. http://in.yahoo.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Qualifications and Pay scales of Information Scientist
by Sunder Singh Tanwar 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Respected Members, I am in dire need of the Qualifications and pay scales for the Post of 'Information Scientist' in the Indian Universities. I'll feel highly obliged. It is urgent. With warm regards -- Sunder Singh Tanwar Information Scientist, Maharshi Dayanand University, Rohtak - 124 001 (HR) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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invitation - lecture
by SRELS 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures Committee, Bangalore cordially invites you to the Prof. M.R. Kumbhar Memorial Lectures (16) (2010) on CONSUMER HEALTH INFORMATION by Mr. K.N. Kittur Formerly, Information & Documentation Officer, Swami Vivekanand National Institute of Rehabilitation Training & Research, Olatpur, Orissa 754 010 Mr. V.L. Kalyan Formerly, Deputy Manager, Technical Information Centre (C-D&D), Bharat Electronics, Bangalore presides on Friday, 16th April 2010 at 6.00 pm at Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science 702, ‘Upstairs’, 42nd Cross, (near Syndicate Bank) III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 RSVP: K.N. Prasad – Ph: (080) 23305109 E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RFID Implementation (Response to query in LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 84, Issue 37)
by Satish Deshpande 07 Apr '10

07 Apr '10

Dear Moderator The reply was posted on 1 April. Anyway here it is sent again. Please accommodate it in the forthcoming issue of the Digest. Thank you satish deshpande Mentor, Nirma University Libraries, Ahmedabad formerly Head, British Council Library, Ahmedabad Here is a bit comprehensive reply to Hemant Rao's query (LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 84, Issue 37) on RFID implementation in modern Library environment. *Few libraries who have implemented RFID in India :* 1. IIT Chennai, VTLS LMS 2. IIM Shillong, VTLS 3. Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Ahmedabad, Alice Software 4. IIM Indore, VTLS 5. Chandragupt Institute of management Patna, VTLS 6. Sandip Institute of Technology & Research, Nashik, KOHA 7. Marwadi Education Foundation Group of institutions, Rajkot, KOHA 8. IIM, Lucknow, Libsys 9. IGCAR, Chennai, Libsys 10. Parliament Library, Delhi 11. Nirma University, Softlink Asia (Alice Software) 12. Anna University, Chennai 13. BCL, Delhi, Libsys 14. Kerala State Library 15. NIT, Surat 16. Jaykar Library, Pune 17. IISC, Bangalore, Libsys 18. PRL, Ahmedabad 19. Babaria Institute, Vadodara, Gujarat 20. IIT Kharagpur, 21. Punjab University, Chandigarh 22. Bank of Baroda, Mumbai I believe there are at least 90 to 100 libraries who have implemented RFID in India and RFID adoption is growing rapidly in recent years. *A few RFID Service providers in India?* - RapidRadio Solutions, Ahmedabad (More than 15 projects in India) - www.rapidradio.co.in - Libsys Corporation, Gurgaon (More than 15 projects in India) www.libsys.co.in <http://www.libsys.co.in/home.html> - Edutech, Chennai - Ecole Solutions, Bangalore - I-Tek, Pune - Gemini Traze, Chennai - TS Informatics, Delhi - 3M, Bangalore - Bartronics India Ltd, Hyderabad - Grandeur Technologies, Chennai - HCL Infosystems Ltd., Noida ** *What is the cost of implementation?* Cost of implementation will depend upon following few major parameters that will decide the overall project cost for adoption of RFID. - *The total number of Library collection to be tagged. * Currently *tag prices* are between *Rs.15 and Rs.20 per tag* depending on the quantity of tags. - *Adoption of basic required hardware vs complete set with advance hardware. * Basic set of hardware including middleware application for integration with existing LMS, staff station for circulation, handheld reader for inventory & search and two pedestal security gate systems will approximately cost *Rs. 5.5 Lakhs*. Advance set of hardware consisting of Self-check-out Kiosk and Book drop unit will cost additional *Rs.4.5 Lakhs* approximately. - *Currently used Library management software. *** Unlike default availability of free barcode integration module in premium LMS like VTLS,Alice,Soul,Libsys etc, LMS vendors charge separately for allowing integration of RFID solution with their software using NCIP V2.0 or SIP2 protocol. Generally they charge anywhere between *Rs. 50 to Rs. 75 thousand*. But there are some LMS vendors who charge up to Rs.10 Lakhs for this, which is more than the cost of the entire LMS itself. *Hence it is very important to choose a right LMS earlier during initial phase of your library automation (may be open-source like KOHA, PMB or proprietary ones).* - *Vendors supplying the solution:* Vendors importing products from outside India are generally *40% to 70 % more expensive* than their Indian counterparts. - *Other Miscellaneous expenses to be considered:* Annual maintenance charges post warranty period. It is approximately 8% to 12% of product cost excluding tag prices. Additional charges such as Taxes, Freight, Packaging, Installation & training. Cost related to job work of tagging, printing ID cards etc. *Benefits of RFID technology with respect to other technologies such as Barcode, Micro strip, EM, etc.,?* *RFID Technology Benefits:* - Non line of sight identification of multiple library items at a time. - Can automate routine library functions such as circulation, inventory, searching of mis-shelved books etc giving library staff time to perform other important activities such as educating library members on availability, usage & training on subscribed online resources, improving & promoting existing library services, providing new services to members etc. - Automated Self check in - check out facility for library members allowing them flexibility to use library resources 24 X 7 by using RFID kiosks to check out, return or renew books, as well as pay fines or fees. - Built in EAS security bit and three way security verification of item possible i.e. EAS, AFI & Database verification. - Other benefits such as allowing open access reading rooms within library, reducing repetitive stress injuries (RSI), secured inter library borrowing between departmental libraries in University set-up etc. - Also with RFID it is possible to introduce a contactless 1Kb memory based Mifare smart campus ID-card to all the members allowing them to use it for various applications such as ID cards, attendance & access control, transportation, parking & locker management, e-purse for paying Library dues, Canteen bills, Photocopying & other facilities *Hence RFID is a Single technology that can automate major routine functions of a library, allowing users to access the library resources at flexible timings and frees library staff for providing other important services to its users. Institute's management also benefits with better control over the resources.* *Barcode Technology:* - Low cost technology that can automate circulation functions such as issue return at circulation desk in a library. - Increases chances of RSI injury to library staff while stock verification. - Barcode technology does not support auto security, efficient auto inventory, stock management, self issue€“ return etc *EM security solution:* - Comparatively expensive technology since it can be used only for security of library items. - More secured since EM strips are not visible easily but there are ways to overcome the technology. - Cannot identify which particular book (i.e. expensive reference book or an ordinary book) is going out of library. **** ** *Few Practical issues with implementation of RFID* - Placement of RFID tags relative to each other has to be staggered for optimum performance. Applying tags on same location for every book decreases the overall system performance. - Use of liquid gum to paste tags deteriorates tag performance due to moisture content in the glue. - Removal of Tags. Generally an antitheft sticker with institute logo and SIR message is affixed on RFID tags to avoid this. - Equipment Maintenance & Support by vendors who don't have technical expertise - Product Support (Hardware vs. Software). Since many solution providers import hardware from manufacturers outside India, after sales product support becomes a problem in many cases. - Hardware locking without informing the Client (Id cards, readers etc). Some vendors practice this so that the client is forced to buy tags & smart cards from them. - Since passive RFID (i.e. tags don't have their own power to transmit data) is used in libraries there is reduction in system performance in metallic environment. E.g. performance of handheld reader will be poor for books on metal racks & near to metal separators compared to wooden racks etc. - User Concerns for Patron Privacy. Generally no personal detail is written on the tag memory hence Patron privacy should not be an issue. ** *Criteria to be considered during Vendor selection:* - Proven capability of service provider to integrate the proposed solution with multiple LMS for future safety (with built-in SIP2/NCIP/NISO recommended) e.g. according to my knowledge LibSys has integrated RFID solution only with their own LMS software - Proposed Hardware & Software should meet global recommended standards for use of RFID in Libraries by *NISO* (National Information Standards Organization) - RFID hardware products for library should be compatible with global protocols such as NCIP V2.0, SIP2 , ISO 18000-3, ISO 15693, ISO 14443A & ISO 28560 (Part 1, 2 & 3) in future - Supplied equipment should allow forward compatibility with anticipated new standards - Can library purchase tags from other manufacturers & still be sure of interoperability with existing hardware in future - Will the existing protocols & library management software work with the new hardware & tags? If not, what is required to make them compatible? - Vendors should make hardware & software upgrades in future to conform to international standards - Judge Vendors Technology know-how for products to be supplied - Ask for customer reference & site visit and discuss your concerns with them - Special emphasis on Staff training & after-sales-*support* (I feel, librarians need support and not just superfluous services) ** *Other useful information* I would suggest that Librarians should compare overall benefits vs cost involved while adopting a particular automation technology. Also I would recommend smaller and new libraries to adopt RFID at an early stage since initially costs and resources involved in adopting & implementing the technology is lower compared to significant benefits it provides. Now-a-days there are book distributors who supply new books tagged with RFID tags at no extra cost, saving recurring expenses to the institution. In case anyone needs additional information or support on RFID, library automation, Digital Library set-up, please feel free to contact me. I am already involved in helping good number of libraries in taking balanced decision on adopting newer technologies. * * with best wishes satish deshpande Mentor, Nirma University Libraries Ahmedabad formerly Head, British Council Library Ahmedabad email: satish.dpnd(a)gmail.com M: 09825030460 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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