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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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UGC-NET syllabi revision ( Sudhier.K.G.Pillai)
by sudhier k g pillai 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

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 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

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Job Opportunity at Gurgaon
by salma 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

HI, There's an immediate requirement for temporary post iecontract for Library Professionals preferably MLISC qualification at Wipro Technologies - Gurgaon Development Centre- Delhi. Interested Candidates can sendin the resume to these mail id's salma.khan(a)wipro.com or theresa.williams(a)wipro.com Rgds ________________________________________________ Salma Khan Sr. Executive Information Services WIPRO Technologies, K-312, 5th block, Kormangala Bangalore - 560095 Phone :91-80-25538470(Direct) 91-80-25538301 Extn : 2571 8062003 (VOIP) 9945109819 (Celll) Fax : 91-80-25538116 Email : salma.khan(a)wipro.com ______________________________________________________ There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness Confidentiality Notice 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 confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. HI, There's an immediate requirement for temporary post iecontract for Library Professionals p referably MLISC qualification at Wipro Technologies - Gurgaon Development Centre- Delhi. Interested Candidates can sendin the resume to these mail id's mailto:salma.khan@wipro.com salma.khan(a)wipro.com or mailto:theresa.williams@wipro.com theresa.williams(a)wipro.com Rgds ________________________________________________ Salma Khan Sr. Executive Information Services WIPRO Technologies, K-312, 5th block, Kormangala Bangalore - 560095 Phone :91-80-25538470(Direct) 91-80-25538301 Extn : 2571 8062003 (VOIP) 9945109819 (Celll) Fax : 91-80-25538116 Email : mailto:salma.khan@wipro.com salma.khan(a)wipro.com ________________________________________________ ______ There is nothing stronger in the world than gentleness Confidentiality Notice 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 confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender at Wipro or Mailadmin(a)wipro.com immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments.

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foss.in 2005
by rupesh kumar 28 Nov '05

28 Nov '05

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Re: [LIS-Forum] UGC NET - LIS
by revan shettar 27 Nov '05

27 Nov '05

The question raised by Mr.Nair is of concern to all the students and I very much appreciate if some one can make the following recommendations to the board: 1. Markslist to Universities (subjectwise) need to be provided, so that students will know which paper they could not clear, out of three. 2. The result of NET exam should be declared before the advertisement is made for the next exam. Some time the results are declared after paying the fee for the next exam. 3. Some statistics about the results need to be provided. It is importnat to know which Dept ( Uni ) is producing the maximum successful candidates, so that other students will try to glance through the syllabus of such universities. 4. Students need to know What is the minimum passing marks, whether it is fixed or relative grading. Right to Information Act may be applied in this case also thanks I.M.Shettar NET aspirant --------------------------------- Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. The question raised by Mr.Nair is of concern to all the students and I very much appreciate if some one can make the following recommendations to the board: 1. Markslist to Universities (subjectwise) need to be provided, so that students will know which paper they could not clear, out of three. 2. The result of NET exam should be declared before the advertisement is made for the next exam. Some time the results are declared after paying the fee for the next exam. 3. Some statistics about the results need to be provided. It is importnat to know which Dept ( Uni ) is producing the maximum successful candidates, so that other students will try to glance through the syllabus of such universities. 4. Students need to know What is the minimum passing marks, whether it is fixed or relative grading. Right to Information Act may be applied in this case also thanks I.M.Shettar NET aspirant http://us.lrd.yahoo.com/_ylc=X3oDMTFqODRtdXQ4BF9TAzMyOTc1MDIEX3MDOTY2ODgxNj… Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click.

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Library of Congress to Create World Digital Library
by noufal palliparamban 26 Nov '05

26 Nov '05

Dear friends An exciting news from LC, ..... it is planning on building a World Digital Library (WDL) for use by other libraries around the globe. Billington said the effort would be supported by funds from nonexclusive, public and private partnerships, of which Google co-founder Sergey Brin is the first to donate $3 million towards the World Digital Library's creation For Full text Visit http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6845 Regards Noufal.P.P Indian Institute of Technology --------------------------------- Enjoy this Diwali with Y! India Click here Dear friends An exciting news from LC, ..... it is planning on building a World Digital Library (WDL) for use by other libraries around the globe. Billington said the effort would be supported by funds from nonexclusive, public and private partnerships, of which http://www.google.com/ Google co-founder Sergey Brin is the first to donate $3 million towards the World Digital Library's creation For Full text Visit http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6845 http://www.axcessnews.com/modules/wfsection/article.php?articleid=6845 Regards Noufal.P.P Indian Institute of Technology Enjoy this Diwali with Y! India http://in.promos.yahoo.com/fabmall/index.html Click here

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ICFAI e-Journals/Magazines
by sandeep bhavsar 26 Nov '05

26 Nov '05

Respected Professionals ICFAI University Press is giving free access (Demo) to their e-Journals/Magazines from Jan-01 to Nov-05 which is available on www.icfaipress.org Just Click on Sign In (Left hand Side of the screen) LOGIN MEMBER TYPE - Subscriber Login ID : Del123 Password : Delhi Go Click on Magazines/Journals Click on Title Page of Journal/Magazine Then Login Click on Go If any problem while accessing a website plz feel free to contact Mr. Sudeep on 9821384429 Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research and Mangement Studies Thane(W) 400601 PH : 25364492 25446554 25339868 Mob : 9867437438 email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC calling worldwide with voicemail Respected Professionals ICFAI University Press is giving free access (Demo) to their e-Journals/Magazines from Jan-01 to Nov-05 which is available on http://www.icfaipress.org www.icfaipress.org Just Click on Sign In (Left hand Side of the screen) LOGIN MEMBER TYPE - Subscriber Login ID : Del123 Password : Delhi Go Click on Magazines/Journals Click on Title Page of Journal/Magazine Then Login Click on Go If any problem while accessing a website plz feel free to contact Mr. Sudeep on 9821384429 Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr. V.N.Bedekar Institute of Research and Mangement Studies Thane(W) 400601 PH : 25364492 25446554 25339868 Mob : 9867437438 email : mailto:sandeep.bhavsar@gmail.com sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/messenger/*http://uk.messen… Yahoo! Messenger NEW - crystal clear PC to PC http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/uk/taglines/default/messenger/*http://uk.messen… calling worldwide with voicemail

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Latest Independent International Survey Shows Strong Support Among Senior Research Authors for Many Aspects of the Established Publishing System
by Rupak Chakravarty 26 Nov '05

26 Nov '05

Dear All, A comprehensive new global survey of 5,513 senior researchers who publish in scholarly journals shows strong support for many aspects of the current publishing model. In selecting where to publish, the key factor for authors is the prestige of the publishing outlet, as indicated by the journal's reputation, readership or its impact factor. In contrast, the research community attaches the least importance to retaining copyright to the published article or to the ability to deposit pre- or post-prints in repositories. Peer review remains the cornerstone of scholarly publishing for most research authors. They give overwhelming emphasis (96.2%) to the value of peer review in regulating the quality of what is published and in underpinning the vitality and integrity of the scientific discovery process. Recent experiences are highly positive - 77% found referees' comments helpful. One author commented: "[Peer review] is one of the most important safeguards we have to the quality of published work. With the expansion of the Internet and the explosion of junk information on the web it is absolutely essential to have a strong system of checks and balances. ... The degree of misinformation ... is astronomical and perverse." Highlighting the challenge to the role of libraries in scientific discovery, researchers have become very dependent on, and supportive of, the convenience and speed of electronic research tools, including following up references by 'chaining' from one document to another, through abstracting services and publishers' websites. Awareness of open access issues has increased, the survey shows, although as a publishing model it has not been widely embraced. Authors knowing "a lot" or "quite a lot" about open access publishing has risen from 18% to 30% since last year's survey. However, 69% of authors still know only "a little" or "nothing at all" about the issue. The vast majority of authors still do not publish in an open access journal, or do not view publishing in an Open Access journal as a major issue for them. The researchers point out that the increase in those who claim to publish in an open access journal may arise from confusion between true open access journals and those more numerous titles that, although subscription-based, are freely available to researchers at the point of use, e.g. via library subscriptions. Other research suggests that 65% of authors who claimed to have last published in an open access journal had in fact published in a "traditional" journal. A clear majority of authors believe that a major shift to open access would undermine the current model of scholarly publishing. 43% of authors view open access as being "very" or "quite" disruptive. While many believe that open access publishing would make it easier to access articles, they do not believe that it would improve the quality of the articles. Not surprisingly, few authors voiced enthusiasm for author-pays models - not least, perhaps, because almost a third of respondents had in fact published most of their recent work without external funding (i.e. with none, or fewer than 50%, of their papers being funded). Overall, the new survey casts "real doubt" (says the report) "on the feasibility of author pays business models across the board." Depositing published articles in an institutional repository, recently mandated by some funding bodies, remains an unfamiliar experience for most authors. Fewer than 16% had actual experience of posting articles to a repository and 38% of those responding declared an unwillingness to place their articles in a repository. The research surveyed author opinion in all global regions and was carried out by CIBER with support from The Publishers Association and the International Association of STM Publishers, as a basis for evidence-based policy-making. All respondents were recent authors, and a high proportion had also acted as referees, editorial board members and journal editors. Details : http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=158235 -- Rupak Chakravarty Assistant Librarian Panjab University Library Chandigarh 160014 INDIA Dear All, A comprehensive new global survey of 5,513 senior researchers who publish in scholarly journals shows strong support for many aspects of the current publishing model. In selecting where to publish, the key factor for authors is the prestige of the publishing outlet, as indicated by the journal's reputation, readership or its impact factor. In contrast, the research community attaches the least importance to retaining copyright to the published article or to the ability to deposit pre- or post-prints in repositories. Peer review remains the cornerstone of scholarly publishing for most research authors. They give overwhelming emphasis (96.2%) to the value of peer review in regulating the quality of what is published and in underpinning the vitality and integrity of the scientific discovery process. Recent experiences are highly positive - 77% found referees' comments helpful. One author commented: "[Peer review] is one of the most important safeguards we have to the quality of published work. With the expansion of the Internet and the explosion of junk information on the web it is absolutely essential to have a strong system of checks and balances. ... The degree of misinformation ... is astronomical and perverse." Highlighting the challenge to the role of libraries in scientific discovery, researchers have become very dependent on, and supportive of, the convenience and speed of electronic research tools, including following up references by 'chaining' from one document to another, through abstracting services and publishers' websites. Awareness of open access issues has increased, the survey shows, although as a publishing model it has not been widely embraced. Authors knowing "a lot" or "quite a lot" about open access publishing has risen from 18% to 30% since last year's survey. However, 69% of authors still know only "a little" or "nothing at all" about the issue. The vast majority of authors still do not publish in an open access journal, or do not view publishing in an Open Access journal as a major issue for them. The researchers point out that the increase in those who claim to publish in an open access journal may arise from confusion between true open access journals and those more numerous titles that, although subscription-based, are freely available to researchers at the point of use, e.g. via library subscriptions. Other research suggests that 65% of authors who claimed to have last published in an open access journal had in fact published in a "traditional" journal. A clear majority of authors believe that a major shift to open access would undermine the current model of scholarly publishing. 43% of authors view open access as being "very" or "quite" disruptive. While many believe that open access publishing would make it easier to access articles, they do not believe that it would improve the quality of the articles. Not surprisingly, few authors voiced enthusiasm for author-pays models - not least, perhaps, because almost a third of respondents had in fact published most of their recent work without external funding ( i.e. with none, or fewer than 50%, of their papers being funded). Overall, the new survey casts "real doubt" (says the report) "on the feasibility of author pays business models across the board." Depositing published articles in an institutional repository, recently mandated by some funding bodies, remains an unfamiliar experience for most authors. Fewer than 16% had actual experience of posting articles to a repository and 38% of those responding declared an unwillingness to place their articles in a repository. The research surveyed author opinion in all global regions and was carried out by CIBER with support from The Publishers Association and the International Association of STM Publishers, as a basis for evidence-based policy-making. All respondents were recent authors, and a high proportion had also acted as referees, editorial board members and journal editors. Details : http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=158235 http://www.prnewswire.co.uk/cgi/news/release?id=158235 -- Rupak Chakravarty Assistant Librarian Panjab University Library Chandigarh 160014 INDIA

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Librarian Post Vacancy at Bandekar College of Commerce, Goa
by Dr.P.V.Konnur 26 Nov '05

26 Nov '05

Dear Professional Friends, Bandekar College Mapusa, Goa needs a dynamic Librarian Immediately. The post is full time and carries UGC Scale. Those who are having UGC Net or SLET qualification may apply. For details please refer the attachment. Thanks, Konnur. Dr.P.V.Konnur, University Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Jnana Bharathi, Bangalore-560 056 Phone: o8o-22961131, 080-23215510 __________________________________ Yahoo! Music Unlimited Access over 1 million songs. Try it free. http://music.yahoo.com/unlimited/

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RFID
by Sadasivan KP 25 Nov '05

25 Nov '05

Here is another agency marketing/implementing RFID system (by interfacing with their LIBSUITE Library Package) : M/s. Soft-Aid Computers (P) Ltd., 3rd Floor, 4th Dimension, 135, Erandwane, Pune- 411004 , Tel. 020-25452005. They have an office in Bangalore also : No. 45, 1st Floor, 5th Cross, 5th Main, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003 , Tel.080-23464717/23444860, E-Mail : kumard(a)softaid.co.in It is learnt that they have recently conducted Road Shows at Pune and Mumbai and are planning to have programmes in the near future at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Trivandrum. Aspirants may try them as well. SADASIVAN KP / Head, Library & Informatics / RRL (CSIR) Trivandrum - 695 019 / kps31147(a)yahoo.com OR kps(a)csrrltrd.ren.nic.in --------------------------------- Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lot's of someone's, actually. Try Yahoo! Personals Here is another agency marketing/implementing RFID system (by interfacing with their LIBSUITE Library Package) : M/s. Soft-Aid Computers (P) Ltd., 3rd Floor, 4th Dimension, 135, Erandwane, Pune- 411004 , Tel. 020-25452005. They have an office in Bangalore also : No. 45, 1st Floor, 5th Cross, 5th Main, Malleswaram, Bangalore - 560 003 , Tel.080-23464717/23444860, E-Mail : mailto:kumard@softaid.co.in kumard(a)softaid.co.in It is learnt that they have recently conducted Road Shows at Pune and Mumbai and are planning to have programmes in the near future at Hyderabad, Bangalore and Trivandrum. Aspirants may try them as well. SADASIVAN KP / Head, Library & Informatics / RRL (CSIR) Trivandrum - 695 019 / mailto:kps31147@yahoo.com kps31147(a)yahoo.com OR mailto:kps@csrrltrd.ren.nic.in kps(a)csrrltrd.ren.nic.in Yahoo! Personals Single? There's someone we'd like you to meet. Lot's of someone's, actually. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=36108/*http://personals.yahoo.com Try Yahoo! Personals

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