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NET in LIS
by Saji S. Nair 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Dear All, At the outset I would like to comment on Mr. Sudhir's observations (see the extract at the end of this mail) in this thread at the Forum. 1.The topic for discussion presented is a general trend in India and isn't an issue only to a State or at an Institutional level. There may be exceptions in this context. 2. But it is a fact that there is a decrease in the number of candidates clearing the exam for the last three or four years, even with a steady increase of NET aspirants. In the past there certainly had the candidates qualifying 2 or 3 times. But things changed now. 3.There is no question of diluting NET exam for getting more aspirants. Since LIS education is widespread in India, the profession demands more competent young professionals having NET. In other words we can't wind up LIS courses for 'concentrating' LIS manpower/UGC NET qualifiers. As pointed out by Mr. Prakash (Inflibnet), it is the right time to present our views before the committee constituted to review NET. LIS teachers may be the competent authority to embark, along with professional bodies at the national/regional levels. There must be consensus distilled out from various Email Discussion Fora on things revolving around NET in LIS. Among other things, the following may be the matters of concern. (i). Quality of LIS education in India: (ii). Revision of syllabi: Every year UGC has a same set of syllabus (may be years old) even with the some obsolete concepts. (iii). Conduct of exams: I think UGC could think for exams three times a year. Question booklets should be retained by the candidates (at least for the first paper) and answer keys for various versions can be published. Similarly the questions for other two papers should be made available at the site. (iv). Declaration of results: The results of NET exam at one session should be published before the advertisement for the next session OR at least before the last date of submission of applications. (v). Consider the right of candidates: -UGC is liable to convey the cut off marks, especially for the first two papers and if there is diferent cut offs for different subjects, that thing also. -If all the papers are valued, then the marks earned in each paper etc. -In cases, where candidates couldn't qualify, then marks obtained at the first/second or both papers should be informed. -Statistics regarding the total number of candidates appeared and cleared the test in each subject, including university wise statistics. Bye for now Saji S. Nair Trivandrum Kerala Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:44:30 +0530 From: sudhier k g pillai <kgsudhier(a)gmail.com> [ Add to Address Book | Block Address | Report as Spam ] To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] UGC-NET syllabi revision ( Sudhier.K.G.Pillai) Sir, In recent years there is a sharp decline in the number of students qualifying UGC-NET exam from univty. of Kerala. At the same time the numbers are high in Calict and MG univties.It does'nt mean that the quality of students of our univty is not upto the mark! Many have qualified NET earlier, ie from 1991 onwards. I have qualified it in two different times in Lb. & Inf. Science itself! Recently in an interview for the post of I st gade Libraraian at the Kottayam based college, there were more than 15 candidates applied. There are enough number of NET qualified library professionals are available in the state. Of course, there should be periodic changes in the exam pattern, and in the syllabi .It is ecouraging that UGC itself has constituted a committee in this regards. As professionals, we do'nt try to dilute the NET Exam for getting more aspirants! regards sudhier kg _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!

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Publisher: No thanks, GOOGLE..
by Poornima Narayan 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

Upset over Google's plan to scan books from university library shelves, publisher Rowman & Littlefield has pulled out of the Google print for Publishers program and refused a meeting with Google. In an email exchange, Jed Lyons, president and CEO of the Rowman & Littlefield Publishing group, Inc., and the National book Network, called the Google Print Library project "an outrageous rip-off". Rowman & Littlefield is the only publisher to withdraw from the publisher program because of the Library Project. So, why object to the permission based program, Google asked. Lyons said the library project is"flagrantly violating U.S. copyright law", so his company won't participate in any Google program "until you stop this illegal activity". Lyons pointed to the difficulties the plan has caused for one prolific author, Bard College theologian Jacob Neusner, who has authored or edited as many as 900 volumes, cited a burdensome "opt-out" process, in which Google asked him to check for proper rights clearance, which is typically the responsibility of the party doing the copying or its agent. Google says many publishers are pleased with library scanning as it allows them to upgrade library-scanned books into Google Print for Publishers without having to locate the book or ship it- Andrew Albanese Source: Library Journal, Nov 1, 2005 -- Poornima Narayana Contact: 080-25086083 (O) Dy Head, ICAST 080-26682781 (R) N.A.L E mail: poornima(a)css.nal.res.in Airport Road prn_1_in(a)yahoo.com Bangalore 560 017 Fax: 080-25268072

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Mozilla releases Firefox 1.5 on schedule
by sandeep bhavsar 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

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1. Missing out books
by Lata Suresh 30 Nov '05

30 Nov '05

1. Missing out books (K A. Sardesai) Dear Members, It is requested to please share the reply of the query made by K.A.Sardesi regards Lata Suresh Librarian Institute of Health Management Research 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg Sanganer Airport Jaipur 302033 RAJASTHAN, INDIA Tel : 91-0141-2791431-34 Fax: 91-0141-2792138 Email : lata(a)iihmr.org ----- Original Message ----- From: <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2005 12:00 PM Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 32, Issue 37 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Missing out books (K A. Sardesai) 2. Vacancy at IIT Roorkee (vikramraj bhatotia) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 11:26:18 +0530 From: "K A. Sardesai" <kshipras(a)rbi.org.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Missing out books To: <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Message-ID: <087CE79625DA8C4B9DF7A90825D0D838575483(a)bkcmummail.rbi.org.in> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Dear forum managers/correspondants, I shall be glad to receive any government or authenticated circular by UGC for the untraceable books during the verification of library collection.Kindly,give the guidelines in this regard and also whether the Librarian is suppposed to pay the financial loss of the organization if the book is costly? Also the more information to support the the Librarian's position. kshipra ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 00:26:01 -0800 (PST) From: vikramraj bhatotia <vikramrajb(a)yahoo.com> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Vacancy at IIT Roorkee To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: <20051129082601.18357.qmail(a)web52404.mail.yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Advt. No. IITR/Estt(B)/2774/E-2273/2211 IIT Roorkee invites the applications from suitable candidates for the undermentioned posts in its Central Library. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) - Seven posts (Reserved one for SC, two for ST, three for OBC and one is unreserved) Pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000; Qualification:- Bachelor's degree plus Degree in Library Science with minimum two years experience. Age Limit:-Age not more than 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST category candidates on last date of receipt of applications. For Physically handicapped/Ex-servicemen candidates the relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India rules. The application form may be obtained from Supdt., Estt(B) Section, IIT Roorkee by 16.12.2005 by sending a request with a self addressed and self stamped envelop of 25x11 cm. The last date to submit the complete application form is 23.12.2005. This advertisement may be seen at the institute website www.iitr.ernet.in. Dated : 10"'November 2005 RAJ KUMAR,M.Sc.(Chem.),M.L.I.Sc.,PGDLAN Incahrge cum Assistant Librarian Institute of Technology and Management HUDA Sector-23A, Gurgaon,Haryana-122017 E-mail address: rjkyadav(a)gmail.com rjk78(a)rediffmail.com CELL NO.9899-478-343 Office:91-124-2365811 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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Regd. posting a message on LIS-Forum
by guhamba 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

> Dear Sir/ Madam, > Could you please publish the following message on your forum? *********************************************************************************************************************************************** Text of the Message > Informatics India Ltd. requires immediately a first class MLIS professional (fresher/experienced) with good written and oral communication skills, full of initiative and passion for studying and understanding American standards such as MARC21, AACR 2R cataloging rules, LC and Dewey call numbers, LC subject headings and LC transliteration rules relating to cataloging and carry out actual cataloging in due course. Only interested capable candidates may send the resume to: kss(a)informindia.co.in > *********************************************************************************************************************************************** Thanks & Regards, D.Guhamba Informatics International Projects Division 112/7, 11 th Cross 5th Main Malleswaram Bangalore - 560 003

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Vacancy at IIT Roorkee
by vikramraj bhatotia 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Advt. No. IITR/Estt(B)/2774/E-2273/2211 IIT Roorkee invites the applications from suitable candidates for the undermentioned posts in its Central Library. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) - Seven posts (Reserved one for SC, two for ST, three for OBC and one is unreserved) Pay scale of Rs. 5000-8000; Qualification:- Bachelor's degree plus Degree in Library Science with minimum two years experience. Age Limit:-Age not more than 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST category candidates on last date of receipt of applications. For Physically handicapped/Ex-servicemen candidates the relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India rules. The application form may be obtained from Supdt., Estt(B) Section, IIT Roorkee by 16.12.2005 by sending a request with a self addressed and self stamped envelop of 25x11 cm. The last date to submit the complete application form is 23.12.2005. This advertisement may be seen at the institute website www.iitr.ernet.in. Dated : 10"'November 2005 RAJ KUMAR,M.Sc.(Chem.),M.L.I.Sc.,PGDLAN Incahrge cum Assistant Librarian Institute of Technology and Management HUDA Sector-23A, Gurgaon,Haryana-122017 E-mail address: rjkyadav(a)gmail.com rjk78(a)rediffmail.com CELL NO.9899-478-343 Office:91-124-2365811 --------------------------------- Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. Advt. No. I ITR/Es tt (B)/2774/E-2273/2211 IIT Roorkee invites the applications from suitable candidates for the undermentioned posts in its Central Library. TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (LIBRARY) - Seven posts (Reserved one for SC, two for ST, three for OBC and one is unreserved) Pay scale of Rs. 5000 - 8000; Qualification :- Bachelor's degree plus Degree in Library Science with minimum two years experience. Age Limit :- Age not more than 35 years for General, 38 years for OBC and 40 years for SC/ST category candidates on last date of receipt of applications. For Physically handicapped/Ex-servicemen candidates the relaxation will be given as per Govt. of India rules. The application form may be obtained from Supdt., Es tt (B) Section, IIT Roorkee by 16.12.2005 by sending a request with a se l f addressed and self stamped envelop of 25x11 cm. The last date to submit the complete application form is 23.12.2005. This advertisement may be seen at the i nstitute website www.iitr.ernet.in. Dated : 10 "' November 2005 RAJ KUMAR,M.Sc.(Chem.),M.L.I.Sc.,PGDLAN Incahrge cum Assistant Librarian Institute of Technology and Management HUDA Sector-23A, Gurgaon,Haryana-122017 E-mail address: rjkyadav(a)gmail.com rjk78(a)rediffmail.com CELL NO.9899-478-343 Office:91-124-2365811 http://pa.yahoo.com/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=36035/*http://music.yahoo.c… Yahoo! Music Unlimited - Access over 1 million songs. Try it free.

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Missing out books
by K A. Sardesai 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Dear forum managers/correspondants, I shall be glad to receive any government or authenticated circular by UGC for the untraceable books during the verification of library collection.Kindly,give the guidelines in this regard and also whether the Librarian is suppposed to pay the financial loss of the organization if the book is costly? Also the more information to support the the Librarian's position. kshipra

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[Dspace-tech] Scholarships available to attend Open Repositories 2006
by Mailing List Manager 29 Nov '05

29 Nov '05

Apologies for cross-posting. Here is an opportunity for people who have setup their institutional repository using DSpace software to present their case at the Open Repositories 2006, Australia. HP is sponsoring two participants from the developing countries. For details see the appended message. With best wishes, - moderator ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 13:11:26 +1100 From: Scott Yeadon <scott.yeadon(a)anu.edu.au> To: dspace-tech(a)lists.sourceforge.net Subject: [Dspace-tech] Scholarships available to attend Open Repositories 2006 **Scholarships available to attend Open Repositories 2006 The Australian Partnership for Sustainable Repositories is pleased to announce that Hewlett-Packard has generously offered to sponsor two participants from developing nations to attend the DSpace Users Group and related events held as part of Open Repositories 2006 in Sydney from the 31st January 2006. The generous scholarships will apply to airfares, accommodation, and conference fees. The purpose of the Hewlett-Packard Scholarships scheme is to make the DSpace User Group accessible to worthy candidates who might not otherwise have been able to attend and present their projects. Applications should be sent to dspace2006(a)apsr.edu.au <mailto:dspace2006@apsr.edu.au> by the 7th of December 2005. Successful applicants will be informed by the 9th of December. Further details are available from the Open Repositories 2006 website at http://apsr.anu.edu.au/Open_Repositories_2006/hewlettpackardscholarships.htm. I would be grateful if you could forward this message to groups or individuals who may be interested. With best wishes, Margaret Henty National Services Program Coordinator Australian Partnership for Sustainable Repositories W. K. Hancock Building (#43) The Australian National University Canberra, ACT, 0200, AUSTRALIA phone (02) 6125 7685 mob. 0404 878 442 http://apsr.anu.edu.au/Open_Repositories_2006/ ------------------------------------------------------- This SF.net email is sponsored by: Splunk Inc. Do you grep through log files for problems? Stop! Download the new AJAX search engine that makes searching your log files as easy as surfing the web. DOWNLOAD SPLUNK! http://ads.osdn.com/?ad_id=7637&alloc_id=16865&op=click _______________________________________________ DSpace-tech mailing list DSpace-tech(a)lists.sourceforge.net https://lists.sourceforge.net/lists/listinfo/dspace-tech

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Digitizing what researchers need
by Mailing List Manager 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 17:55:37 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> Digitizing what researchers need JISC and CURL have released a report, Digitisation in the UK: The Case for a UK Framework. Excerpt from the executive summary: In just a handful of years, an enormous amount of richly detailed and flexible digital material has been amassed in the UK as technology has expanded to make it possible: a conservative estimate suggests �130 million of public money has been spent on the creation of digital content since the mid-1990s. Nevertheless, this growth has been as unstructured as it has been phenomenal, and the material has accumulated in the absence of a UK framework for digitisation to advise on content, standards and sustainability, rather than in response to one....Moreover, digital projects have tended to be driven by supply rather than demand, spurred by opportunity instead of actual need. A wealth of material in museums, libraries, archives and journals remains undigitised, despite the pressing need to sustain the momentum, to continue to create resources of increasing value and comprehensiveness for the end user. The very existence of powerful search facilities is changing users' behaviour and expectations. Future digitisation programmes must respond to this and need to be more clearly informed by researchers' needs....In 2005, JISC and the Consortium of University Research Libraries (CURL) commissioned Loughborough University to undertake an in-depth investigation into the current state of digitisation in the UK, and this document draws on its findings....Loughborough's research uncovered deep fragmentation in all components of the digitisation infrastructure: the records of available material, the provision of e-resources for different disciplines, the metadata and standards used, the advisory and support services, the availability of funding, the differing priorities of funders, and variable hosting, delivery and authentication methods. Yet the very interconnectedness of the elements of the digitisation process, where each impacts on the other, makes it both easier and more essential to place them within a framework which can make formal links that resonate across all operations. All shortcomings identified in Loughborough's study can therefore begin to be addressed, from inadequate metadata to lack of collaboration, by uniting the various sectors through a UK framework for digitisation. A UKwide strategy would assist in filling gaps in provision, cut across the efforts of individual funders and digitising organisations, reduce overlaps between support services and assist in the provision, take up and use of resources. Fears that any such 'nationalisation' might stifle local innovation can be allayed by emphasising the flexible nature of the framework we envisage; one which would issue clear guidelines rather than prescriptive demands, which would draw up 'gold standards' to be regularly reviewed. Such a framework, then, should be coordinated and distributed, rather than centralised, and ensure effective networking of expertise across different sectors. Also see the JISC press release (November 24, 2005).

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Re: posting of Best Practices fromat in forum - requested
by Mailing List Manager 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

Date: Sat, 26 Nov 2005 12:16:21 +0000 (GMT) From: srinivasa ragavan <maduraiseenoo(a)yahoo.co.in> Dear Profesionals, Invitation to College and University Librarians in sharing the best practices in Library and Information Services (LIS NAAC is in the process of identifying best practices (good or healthy practice) of various library operations and to compile a publication with wide consultations, In this regard I request you to give the good /best practices followed in your library in the format attached and the same may please be coomunicated to naac. Invitation to College and University Librarians in sharing the best practices in Library and Information Services (LIS) College and University librarians are requested to compile the best practices implemented in your library in the format given below and send the same to NAAC by 30th December 2005. The NAAC is planning to bring out a publication on best practices in various applications of LIS The practices followed in the following areas of operations may be communicated through e-mail or by post to the address given below. DR. S.SRINIVASA RAGAVAN Librarian, NAAC 2/4, Dr. Rajkuamr Road, Rajaji Nagar P.B.No. 1075, Bangalore � 560010 email. maduraiseenoo(a)yahoo.co.in 1.Management and Administration of Library A. General Polices � Stack Verification Methods � Membership � Resource Mobilization � Photocopy and copyright issues. B. Technical Processing Methods � Classification � Cataloguing � Indexing techniques OPAC � cataloguing facility Processing Time C. Manpower � Skilled/Semi-skilled/Unskilled Staff Training & Professional Involvement, CEP � Staff: Users: Collection ratio Managing the situation with limited staff? D. Facilities Ventilation, Fan, water, toilet facilities, Generator, Property Counter, etc � Notice boards, Sign Boards, Library Statistics, Research cubicles for scholars/teachers � Cleaning and Physical Outlet 2.Collection and Services A. Acquisition methods � Policy on book selection and Collection development � Accessioning methodologies � Periodicals & Peer reviewed journals � Book bank practices � Weeding out polices B. Periodical Section � Policy on selection of periodicals � Maintenance of receipts � Binding procedures � Display methods � User access to current journals � Maintenance of e-journals C. Information Services � Modern/Specialized services Library Networks/Consortia Consultancy, if any 3. Extent of the Use of Services � Use Behavior Promotion Marketability of Information Products User Surveys � User Group 4. Use of Technology A. Computerization � Software and Hardware use (ICT Infrastructure & Know-how) � Compilation of reports, reservation, fine collection, automatic reminder sent � Terminals for user and staff � Updating and Editing of Data � Techno stress Management B. Digital Library Practices/ Initiatives Access to E-Resources; Full text & Secondary periodicals � Access to E-Books; Standards & Codes; Reference Sources � Archives and Digital repositories � Hardware & Software for Digital Libraries The best practices followed in your Library and the resources required, (human and material resources) the ways and means of these practices, the problems faced, the suggestions to overcome the problems etc. are to be indicated briefly. your may also visit naac website http://www.naacindia.org/ to download the format thank you with regards ss ragavan Dr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan Librarian National Assessment and Accreditation Council 2/4,Dr.Rajkumar Road P.O.Box no.1075, Rajaji Nagar, Bangalore �560010 ,India

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