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Anamolies in recruitment of Librarians in First Grade Colleges
by Gangadhar KC 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear Professionals, Everywhere in the world Age, Experience and Qualification will be given top priority while selecting an employee. But in India, it is not so. After 10 years gap, in 1997, KPSC called for 65 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges where the Qualification mentioned was MLISc + One more Masters Degree and Clearance in NET exam (Although MLISc itself a Masters Degree). One person who passed MLISc, MA in Kannada and cleared NET exam in Kannada able to recruited as Librarian. This is the irony of the system, isn’t it? I questioned the same in KAT and at last succeeded to bring down the qualification requirement to MLISc and clearance in NET. In 2006, KPSC called for 73 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges where they fixed the required qualification was MLISc with clearance in NET or MPhil. They also stated that candidates can claim age relaxation up to 10 years, if they have served in an institution established under State or Central Govt. and selected the candidates as per that also. In 2008, again KPSC called for 167 Librarian posts in First Grade Colleges with same qualification requirement and age relaxation details. But now they are denying to give interview considering the service rendered in the institutions as per their notification. Reason is funny, i.e.. the Dept. of Collegiate Education informed KPSC to apply DPAR-1977 rules for the selection of Librarian post as it falls in ‘C’ Grade, hence age relaxation can not be given for in-service candidates. But Lecturer and the Librarian are in same cadre (‘B’ Grade) as per the Karnataka Govt. Order No. ED 09 UEC 98, Bangalore Dated 27-06-1998. I would like to mention that there is no consistency in fixing qualification for the post of Librarian in the history of Collegiate Education! I would like to request the different Library Associations to approach the Higher Education Minister, Collegiate Education Minister to frame standard guidelines regarding qualification, age relaxation. Gangadhar K.C. Senior Librarian, Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka,Bangalore-560 064. 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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Many Congratulations for achieving 500 members mark
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear All, Many Congratulations for achieving 500 members mark LIS Leadership Forum (LISLF) is started functioning since April 2009. This forum is basically intended to develop and nurture leadership qualities in LIS professionals. It is achieving its aim through its blog writings and frequent mailing of information to all its members. In addition to this LISLF is updating its members with latest happenings of the profession to a larger extent. On 12th November 2009 our forum has crossed the 500 members mark. This mark is achieved with in the short span of time. We are very proud to mention that our forum members are not only from India, rest of the world also (US, UK, African Countries and other Asian Countries). As we have intended, our forum is decided to bring out its news letter. In this regard, we once again appeal all of you that kindly send content related to LIS leadership. And also we request you to share your experiences and expectations in our forum blog. Please send your contents and other queries to lislforum(a)gmail.com. Best Regards LIS Leadership Forum Team -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KALA Invites you to join the National Library Week celebrations
by Francis Jayakanth 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Dear All, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, cordially invites you to celebrate the National Library Week. We have planned the following programmes for the week. Request you to participate and make the programmes successful. PROGRAMME DETAILS: Date: 15.10.2009 Topic: 'Pustakagalu Mathanaduthave' Time: 11.00 A.M. Speaker: Prof. Lingadevaru Halemane, Rtd. Professor, Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore Chairman: Prof. H.A. Khan, Retd. Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore Venue: J.S.S. College for Women, Saraswatipuram, Mysore _______________________________________________________________________ Date: 16.10.2009 Topic: 'Kannada Pustaka Prakatane-Udyama Neethi' Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Dr. S.G. Siddarammaiah, Former Chairman, Kannada Development Authority, Bangalore Chairman: Dr. M. Byregowda Writer, Publisher, and Lecturer. Christ College, Bangalore Venue: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Rajajinagar, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Date: 17.10.2009 Topic: Role of Libraries in Knowledge Societies Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Dr. N.K. Sridhar, Member-Secretary & Executive Director, Karnataka Knowledge commission, Bangalore Chairman: Dr. K. Mallikarjuna Babu, Principal, BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore Venue: BMS college of Engineering, Basavanagudi, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Date: 18.10.2009 Topic: Education Resource Library: Concept in Practice: A Journey of DIET, Chamarajanagar Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Mr. Prakash Kamath, Development consultant, Bangalore Chairman: Mrs. Usha Mukunda, Teacher & Resource Person, Bangalore Venue: National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Date: 19.10.2009 Topic: Archiving of Digital Resources Time: 6.00 P.M. Speaker: Dr. S. Venkadesan, Librarian, JRD TAta Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Chairman: Dr, Nethaji S. Ganesan, Principal, Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore Venue: Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Kumaraswamy lay-out, Bangalore ________________________________________________________________________ Collaborators: Dept. of Public libraries, govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore S.D.M. Institute for Management Development, Mysore J.S.S. College for Women, Mysore Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, Bangalore BMS College of Engineering, Bangalore National Centre for Science Information, Indian Institute of science, Bangalore Dayanand Sagar College of Engineering, Bangalore ____________________________________________________________ Thanking you, Ananda Byrappa General Secretary Karnataka State Library Association (KALA)

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National Seminar
by Bhomra Chatterji 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Library, Documentation & Information Sc. Division of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata & Dept. of Library & Information Sc., Mizoram University, Aizwal are going to organize a joint collaborative programme for a Three day National Seminar on “Quality Development in Library & Information Services” during February 24-26, 2010 at the campus of Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizwal. Details of the seminar : Venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizwal. Target Participants: This National Seminar is being organized with its focus towards LIS Professionals from the Northeast region only. Apart from LIS professionals, teachers, and researchers can also participate and share their experiences and suggestions on the seminar topic. Call for Papers: Organizing Committee encourages Paper presentation for participation during this National Seminar. Contributed Authors are requested to send their papers within 31st of January 2010 to: Mrs Bhomra Chatterji Indian Statistical Institute Library 203, B T Road, Kolkata-700 108 West Bengal, India. bhomrac(a)gmail.com Different facets of the main topic: 1. Library and Information Services-Best Practices, Value Added Services, Case Studies 2. Library Evaluation-Assessment and Effectiveness, Measurement of Customer Satisfaction 3. Capacity Building- Developing Professional Competency 4. Continual Improvement- Staff Development, Training to the Trainers 5. Management of LICs- Tools and Techniques 6. Change Management- Acceptability, Adoptability and Accountability 7. Quality Assurance- Certification and Accreditation Pedagogy of the Seminar: The Seminar will cover the Lectures and Panel discussions on the selected sub- Themes. Hospitality: Registered Participants from North-East Region of India only will be provided with Seminar kit, Local hospitality and their traveling cost towards venue and back through road only against the original receipt of their fare. Accommodation: Accommodation for outstation participants may be arranged if request is sent at least fifteen days before the Seminar with free of charges. Seminar Faculty: Invited Guest Lecturers, experts in different facets of the Topic have kindly consented to deliver lectures on their valuable knowledge & experiences in the themes. All Communications should Address: Mrs. Bhomra Chatterji Seminar Convener (ISI) 203, B T Road, Kolkata-700 108 West Bengal, India Ph. (033) 2575-2114 Mob:09831241921 E-mail: bhomrac(a)gmail.com Or Prof. Pravakar Rath Seminar Director (MZU) Dept. of Library and Information Science Mizoram University, Aizwal, India Ph. (0389) 2331607 Mob: 09436154563 E-mail: pravakarrath(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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Inventing the future of librarinship by David Lankes, Syracuse
by Shalini 13 Nov '09

13 Nov '09

Hello Friends, As we approach the National Library Week, may be it is good to 'take a step back and observe it from a higher level and invent the future of libraries ' as David Lankes says. Please hear to this wonderful lecture <http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2009/ConversantsKeynote.mp3> http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/pod/2009/ConversantsKeynote.mp3 And read the presentation at : http://quartz.syr.edu/rdlankes/Presentations/2009/RealSweden.pdf Happy listening and reading! Cheers! Shalini Dr. Shalini Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in ISiM - Management School of IT. Technology School for IM -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Chief Librarian in Reserve Bank of India
by Mailing List Admin 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:25:04 +0530 From: Mitesh Pandya <miteshpandya21(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, Greetings for the day !!! Applications are invited for the post of chief librarian grade D(UR). No. of Post: 1 http://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=2074 Sincere regards Mitesh Pandya SOUL Technical Assistant, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad.

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Test that can tell an old book By its smell
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 12 Nov '09

12 Nov '09

Dear Friends, Test that can tell an old book By its smell Theymay not be able to tell a good book cover, but scientists have come up with a new test which they claim can tell the condition of an old book odour. A team at University College, London, has developed a test which can measure degradation of old books as well as precious historical documents on the basis of their aroma. According to them, the nondestructive “ sniff” test could help libraries and museums preservea range of prized paper-based objects, some of which are degrading rapidly due to advancing age. Lead scientist Matija Strlic said that the well-known musty smell of an old book, as readers leaf through the pages, is the result of hundreds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released into the air from the paper. “ The aroma of an old book is familiar to every user of a traditional library. A combination of grassy notes with a tang of acidsand a hint of vanilla over an underlying mustiness, this unmistakable smell is as much a part of the book as its contents.” said Strlic. Original composition “ It is the result of the several hundred VOCs off-gassing from paper and the object in general. The particular blend of compounds is a result of a network of degradation pathways and is dependent on the original composition of the object including papersubstrate, applied media, and binding,” Strlic also said. Those substances hold clues to the paper’s condition, according to the scientists. The new technique — an approach called “ material degradomics” — analyses the gases emitted books and documents without altering the documents themselves. The scientists used it to “ sniff”72 historical papers from the 19th and 20th centuries. Some of the papers contained rosinand wood fibre, which are the most rapidly degrading types of paper found in old books. The scientists identified 15 VOCs that seem good candidates as markers to track the degradation of paper in order to optimise their preservation. The method also could help preserve other historic artifacts, they said. The findings have been published in the ‘Analytical Chemistry’ journal. Source: http://deccanheraldepaper.com/svww_zoomart.php?Artname=20091112aI012100005&… Thanking You, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. MLISc., Ph.D. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. Ph: +91-9845102382, Email: dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com www.nagarjunaknowledgecentre.webs.com www.dineshks.webs.com, -- 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 post of library assistant.
by Vandana Khandelwal 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Dear all prestigious professional Good evening We have openings for the position of Library Assistant in MAE Pune. Library Assistant (Male Candidate) 02 Qualification “ A graduate in any subject with a degree in Library & Information Science. Good in communication skill. Competency in Computer Basics. Experience : 1 Year Candidate should be ready to work in evening shift and holidays. The last date for submission of resume/CV is 20th November 2009. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to vbkhandelwal(a)mitpune.com vanu_kh(a)yahoo.com Thanks Ms. Vandana Khandelwal Librarian Maharashtra Academy of Engineering Alandi (D) Tal. Khed, Dehu Phata Dist. Pune 412 105 Ph. 020-27185857, 27185514 Ext. 300 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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article request
by nrusingh dash 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Good Afternoon, I want the fulltext of the following article, could you please help me. Citation Details Title: Measuring information systems service quality: concerns on the use of the SERVQUAL questionnaire. Author: Thomas P. Van Dyke Publication: MIS Quarterly (Refereed) Date: June 1, 1997 Publisher: University of Minnesota, MIS Research Center Volume: v21 Issue: n2 Page: p195(14) Thanks Nrusingh Kumar Dash Librarian Silicon Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar-24 Now, send attachments up to 25MB with Yahoo! India Mail. Learn how. http://in.overview.mail.yahoo.com/photos -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to submit a paper at 55th ILA National Conference
by Anil Singh 11 Nov '09

11 Nov '09

Dear Friends and Professional Colleagues, Mankind has witnessed many revolutions over the period of several centuries. Earlier it was the agricultural revolution which transformed the mankind and the way societies are established and prospered. Then, the spurt in the several inventions led to the great industrial revolution, which brought in several comforts and eliminated drudgery, and repetition involved in many manpower driven processes. However, no revolution has had such a significant effect like that of Knowledge revolution. This has completely changed the way we communicate, share and build societies. This has led to the formation of a new discipline "Knowledge Management" and enhanced the role played by the library and information professionals. Knowledge Management is the process of transforming the information and intellectual assets into enduring value. It connects people with the Knowledge that they need to take action. For the human society, knowledge has become a significant asset that brings in progress and prosperity. Libraries and information centers play a very vital role of facilitation in the knowledge dissemination process. Be it an academic library, special library or a public library, information professionals are continuously making efforts to provide information, knowledge needed by the users for their specific requirements. Keeping this in view, *Indian Library Association is *organizing its 55thAnnual conference on " *Library and Information Science in Digital Era"* at *Birla Institute of Management Technology, *Greater Noida in association with* Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development *from 21-24 January 2010. ** The Birla Insitute of Management Technology, Greater Noida was established in 1988 under the aegis of the Birla Academy of Art and Culture. The Institute is supported by B. K. Birla group of companies. Dr. (Smt.) Sarala Birla, Chairperson of Birla Academy and Smt. B. K. Birla, Chairperson of B K Birla Group of Companies are the founders of the business school. It has progressed from a moderate start to the 12the rank in India . The Board of Governors comprises eminent people from industry, headed by Sri R N Jaju, President, ECE Industries Ltd. The fully residential campus of Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), located in the National Capital Region, provides a highly conducive academic environment, interaction with industry-academia mix professors, proximity to the strategy makers of the industry and practitioners of the service and manufacturing companies, exposure to the international universities and companies, and a ready profile of strong alumni base spread throughout the world. Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development came into existence in 2009. It aims to facilitate the dissemination of knowledge and information at the grass root level by setting up Libraries in the rural areas. The society's primary goal is intellectual development of the under privileged sections of society so that they can avail competitive employment opportunities and lead a dignified social existence. This conference is expected to be a major forum focusing on various aspects of libraries and information centers in Digital era. It facilitates exchange of ideas and helps in bridging the knowledge gap in these areas. It is expected to become a platform to bring together a galaxy of experts, researchers, academics, students, and others. On behalf of Organising Committee, I take this opportunity to invite you to this conference and also request you to share your views by contributing papers and be the delegate in the conference. *The Sub-Themes for paper presentation are:* Changing role of Library & Information Professionals Collection Development and Access Management Information Processing & Knowledge Organization Library Consortia and Institutional Repositories Information Use and Information Seeking Behavior The Internet-based Resources & Services Marketing of Library Services Library Leadership & Communication Content Creation and Content Management Systems Information and Knowledge Management Digital Preservation, Metadata and Standardization Legal and Ethical Issues Surrounding Library Profession LIS Education, Research and Training Open Source and Quality Assurance Personal and Professional Competencies The details regarding the conference can also be had from http://ilaconf.bimtechlibrary.net. For more details please contact: Dr. Rishi Tiwari Organizing Secretary ILA Annual National Conference Librarian, Knowledge Centre Birla Institute of Management Technology Plot No. 5, Knowledge Part II Greater Noida Uttar Pradesh - 201306 ( India ) Phone: +91-120-2323001-10 Mobile : 09810583623 E-mail: ilabimtech(a)gmail.com<http://us.mc543.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=ilabimtech@gmail.com> URL: http://ilaconf.bimtechlibrary.net Dr. ANIL SINGH Division of Library, Documentation and Information National Council of Educational Research and Training Sri Aurobindo Marg New Delhi - 110016 Mobile 9868167052 E-mail: dr_anilsingh(a)rediffmail.com<http://us.mc543.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dr_anilsingh@rediffmail.com>, dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com<http://us.mc543.mail.yahoo.com/mc/compose?to=dr.anilsingh5@gmail.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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