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Journals Pricing Issue
by I.R.N.Goudar 09 Feb '04

09 Feb '04

Hello Professionals, There is an interesting news item dated Feb 6, 2004 on Journals pricing issue. "Editorial Board of Elsevier's Journal of Algorithms Resigns over Dispute Concerning Commercial Aspects of Scientific Publishing". For more details please visit the URL: http://www.library.gsu.edu/news/index.asp?typeID=62 Goudar -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I.R.N. Goudar Tel: 91-80-5086081 Head, Information Centre for 91-80-5235315 Aerospace Science and Technology Fax: 91-80-5268072 National Aerospace Laboratories E-mail:goudar@css.nal.res.in Airport Road http://www.icast.org.in/staff1.htm BANGALORE-560 017 India

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Re: [LIS-Forum] article required (fwd)
by Mailing List Manager 09 Feb '04

09 Feb '04

Date: Sun, 08 Feb 2004 23:55:24 +0530 From: "Koteswara Rao , M" <mkrao(a)iitm.ac.in> Dear Colleagues, I too feel that Lis-Forum should not advocate/promote the free distribution of articles in PDF format among libraries. We should remember that copying and distribution of printed/electronic matter is based on 'fair use' policy and is meant for educational & research purposes only. If every library starts distributing such material to other than their own 'library members', it is definetely going to raise objections from the publishers. Also, it is not fair on our part to indulge in indiscriminate distribution of copyrighted material in the process of serving our user community. I hope the moderator should sense the 'inherent danger' and take necessary steps to curtail this. Koteswara Rao

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RE: [LIS-Forum] article required
by Mailing List Manager 09 Feb '04

09 Feb '04

Date: Sat, 7 Feb 2004 10:09:05 +0530 From: VYASAMOORTHY /IKP/HYD <Vyasamoorthy(a)icicikp.com> Dear Friends: This refers to article request by Mr Arunachalam and fears expressed by Girija. I suggest a way out. Just request for the article availability. The lending and the lendee libraries can contact each other for terms & conditions (free or paid), mode of delivery (courier/fax/email, format (digital/paper) of supply etc. Just One copy made available to the end-user (researcher) for his own personal study/research would be covered by 'fair use' may not attract adverse copyright/licensing problems. Vyasamoorthy, P

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National Seminar on LIBRARY CONSORTIA 22 23 March, 2004 (fwd)
by Mailing List Manager 09 Feb '04

09 Feb '04

Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 18:05:15 +0000 (GMT) From: "[iso-8859-1] Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> National Seminar on LIBRARY CONSORTIA (22 23 March, 2004) Dear PROFESSIONAL FRIENDS We take pleasure to bring to your notice that the Department of Library & Information Science, Osmania University in collaboration with Indian Library Association is organizing a National Seminar on Library Consortia during 22 - 23 March, 2004. It is expected that about 100 Library Science Teachers/Library Professionals will be participating in the said Seminar. You are one of the senior most Professors / Professionals in LIS with wide exposure and experience in the subject field. Therefore, the Department would like to make use of your rich experiences for the benefit of the professionals participating in the said Seminar. Therefore, we appeal you earnestly to actively associate with the said National Seminar especially by participating and contributing articles to the Seminar. We will be glad, if you could make it convenient to attend the National Seminar and share your rich experiences and knowledge with the participants. We will appreciate if you could kindly give wide publicity among your colleagues and professionals about the National Seminar. The Conference brochure is enclosed herewith for your information. Since, a limited accommodation is available at our disposal, we request you to inform us your itinerary in advance to the undersigned for arranging your accommodation at OU Campus Guest Houses. Due to limited financial resources the Department will not be able to pay you the TA & DA for attending the Conference. Looking forward to meet you at the Conference. THE BROCHURE IS ATTACHED FOR UR READY REFERENCE With warm regards, Yours sincerely, ===== Prof.N.LAXMAN RAO, Dept.of Library & Information Science, Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA) President, Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS). Ph:+91-40-27171565 (res): +91-40- 27682290 (off) e:mail-- naglaxman(a)yahoo.com OR naglaxman(a)indiatimes.com

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Fwd: [SIGMETRICS] Furner J. "Little book, big book: before and after Little science, big science: a review article, Part I and II" JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 35 (2): 115-125 JUN 2003 and 35 (3): 189-201 SEP 2003
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Feb '04

08 Feb '04

MUST READING FOR FANS OF DEREK JOHN DESOLLA PRICE. IN THE NEAR FUTURE WE ARE POSTING DEREK'S COMPLETE CV AND BIBLIOGRAPHY. Eugene Garfield garfield(a)codex.cis.upenn.edu ----- J. Furner : jfurner(a)ucla.edu Author's Website : http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/jfurner/jfurner.html List of Publications by J. Furner : http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/jfurner/jfurner.html Here is a two-part article that appeared in J. Lib. Info Sci. These are available as pdf files at : http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/jfurner/03jolis-pt1- compact.pdf - Part I http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/jfurner/03jolis-pt2-compact.pdf - Part II ___________ full text pdf file : http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/jfurner/03jolis-pt1-compact.pdf TITLE Little book, big book: before and after Little science, big science: a review article, Part I AUTHOR Furner J SOURCE JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 35 (2): 115-125 JUN 2003 Document type: Review Language: English Cited References: 62 Times Cited: 0 Abstract: Since its publication in 1963, Derek Price's Little science, big science (LSBS) has achieved 'citation classic' status. Examination of the genesis of LSBS and the state of the discipline of the history of science in the UK and the USA in the late 1950s demonstrates that Price's ideas were formulated during a pivotal period in the development of socio-historical studies of science. Price's talent for innovation and synthesis at an unsettled but highly charged time, and his appreciation of the pioneering work in science studies of the crystallographer J.D. Bernal, are reflected in the uniquely profound and wide-ranging respects in which LSBS has contributed to the development of scientometric and sociological theory. KeyWords Plus: HISTORY, SOCIOLOGY Addresses: Furner J, Univ Calif Los Angeles, Dept Informat Studies, 300 Young Dr N,Mailbox 951520, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA Univ Calif Los Angeles, Dept Informat Studies, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA ________ http://polaris.gseis.ucla.edu/jfurner/03jolis-pt2-compact.pdf TITLE Little book, big book: before and after little science, big science: a review article, Part II AUTHOR Furner J SOURCE JOURNAL OF LIBRARIANSHIP AND INFORMATION SCIENCE 35 (3): 189-201 SEP 2003 Document type: Review Language: English Cited References: 74 Times Cited: 0 Abstract: A bibliometric analysis, updating Garfield's previous study of 1985, shows that Derek Price's Little science, big science (LSBS) has been cited on more than 1,500 occasions since its publication in 1963. Content analysis of these citations shows that Price's work has inspired the formation and subsequent development of several distinct communities of scholarly practice, including the history, sociology, politics and 'science' of science. In library and information science, LSBS is best remembered for its model of the exponential growth of scientific literature. Recent scientometric work has demonstrated that other mathematical models may prove a better fit to data on the actual growth of the literature in various fields; of these alternatives, the power model is most commonly invoked as an all-purpose descriptor of growth processes in electronic communication systems such as the Web. Price's work thus retains its relevance, 40 years on, for the webometricians of today. KeyWords Plus: SQUARE-ROOT LAW, GROWTH, OBSOLESCENCE, SIZE, COLLABORATION, PRODUCTIVITY, NETWORKS, LIBRARY, IMPACT, NUMBER Addresses: Furner J, Univ Calif Los Angeles, Dept Informat Studies, 300 Young Dr N,Mailbox 951520, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA Univ Calif Los Angeles, Dept Informat Studies, Los Angeles, CA 90095 USA Does your mail provider give you FREE antivirus protection? Get Yahoo! Mail http://uk.mail.yahoo.com

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RE: [LIS-Forum] article required (fwd)
by VYASAMOORTHY /IKP/HYD 07 Feb '04

07 Feb '04

Dear Friends: This refers to article request by Mr Arunachalam and fears expressed by Girija. I suggest a way out. Just request for the article availability. The lending and the lendee libraries can contact each other for terms & conditions (free or paid), mode of delivery (courier/fax/email, format (digital/paper) of supply etc. Just One copy made available to the end-user (researcher) for his own personal study/research would be covered by 'fair use' may not attract adverse copyright/licensing problems. Vyasamoorthy, P From: Library [mailto:library@rri.res.in] Sent: Friday, January 30, 2004 9:56 AM To: lis-forum Subject: [LIS-Forum] article required (fwd) Dear moderator, Sorry, I forgot to add that I am all for people asking for documents (after exhausting usual sources only) on lis-forum. I am only worried if it is correct to ask for pdfs as it is a violation of copyright. As everyone knows, this is being done on a personal level in some cases but in a public forum? ... Girija ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- Raman Research Institute Library, Tel: +91 80 361 0122 Extn 250 C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Fax: +91 80 361 0492 Bangalore 560 080, India. Email: library(a)rri.res.in

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Query about RF-ID facilties
by Mailing List Manager 06 Feb '04

06 Feb '04

Date: 3 Feb 2004 06:27:50 -0000 From: Vijay Raghav Tiwari <vijayrt(a)rediffmail.com> Dear Friends I would like to know more about the RF-ID facilities implementation aspects: Firstly : How much it will cost. Secondly: How much time it will take when all the database is on WEB OPAC available. Thirdly : Suggest some vendors who can provide this facility at the earliest. Hope that you will pass on the required information at the earliest. with regards, VR Tiwari Librarian HRI, Allahabad

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Fwd: Interesting article
by Mailing List Manager 06 Feb '04

06 Feb '04

Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2004 05:14:39 +0000 (GMT) From: "[iso-8859-1] MALLIKARJUNA, C" <hbmallikarjuna(a)yahoo.co.in> Cartia, Inc. has announced the availability of ThemeScape 1.0, a new application for managing high volumes of information. Using a process known as Enterprise Information Mapping (EIM), ThemeScape automatically harvests massive amounts of unstructured text, extracts the major themes and topics, and creates an interactive map of the information, according to the company. The topographical maps show a big-picture view of the content within large quantities of documents, Web pages, e-mail, and other sources. According to the company, the topographical landscapes produced by ThemeScape are not just maps of documents; they are the information within those documents. Major themes rise from the surface, much like mountain peaks, indicating a concentration of documents around a given topic. The distance between the peaks indicates how closely different themes are related. These visual cues rapidly accelerate a user's ability to understand the context of information. "It's like looking at information from 30,000 feet," said Greg Clark, a knowledge management consultant and beta user at British Petroleum. "You can see the patterns and relationships that emerge when you combine information from thousands of different documents. ThemeScape has given us insights we may have missed entirely." The underlying technology of ThemeScape has been in development for more than 4 years, beginning at the Department of Energy's Pacific Northwest National Laboratory operated by Battelle. With roots in highly classified covert operations, early development was directed by the U.S. government to help discover patterns and trends within hundreds of thousands of intelligence documents. In 1996, Cartia secured exclusive rights to the technology and has since redesigned both the mapping engine and user interface for use in commercial applications. ThemeScape has three primary components: a.. ThemeServer is the underlying engine that provides content aggregation, map generation, and information distribution to end users. Each ThemeServer can support multiple ThemePublishers and ThemeReaders. b.. ThemePublisher is the control center for ThemeScape. ThemePublisher users can harvest information from local directories, intranet servers, or Internet Web sites. They can customize map appearance, create time-sliced maps based on document dates, and even personalize the application with graphics, user controls, and text specific to their business. ThemePublisher also includes all of the capabilities of ThemeReader. c.. ThemeReader is a desktop client that allows users to view and interact with maps created using ThemePublisher. ThemeServer runs on a Microsoft Windows NT Server. ThemePublisher and ThemeReader are Java applications that run on Windows 95/98 and Windows NT. Pricing varies depending on configuration. ThemeScape 1.0 is currently in use at several major corporations, among them British Petroleum, Philips Electronics, Ford, and Texaco. Source: Cartia, Inc., Redmond, WA, 425/602-3550; http://www.cartia.com. ****

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4th ASSIST national Seminar on "Digital Resources and Services in Libraries.
by Mailing List Manager 06 Feb '04

06 Feb '04

Date: Wed, 4 Feb 2004 05:58:37 -0800 (PST) From: Biradar B.S. <bs_biradar(a)yahoo.com> Dear Professional Friends We are happy to inform you that we are organising 4th ASSIST National Seminar on "Digital Resources and Services in Libraries, during 12-13 April 2004. We are requesting you to send paper on any following sub-themes: Digital Libraries: what and why? Digital Resources and Services Tools and Technologies in Management of Digital Resources Processes and Methods of Digitization Formats and Standards Copyright Issues Open Source Materials and Open Archive Initiatives Manpower Development and Continuing Education User Education Important dates to be remembered : Last date for receipt of paper : 25th March 2004 Date of Seminar : 12-13 April 2004 Registration fee: With accommodation : Rs. 800/- Without accommodation : Rs. 500/- Students delegates: Rs. 300/- For further detail you may also visit the Web site: www.freewebs.com/assist2004 With Warm Regards Dr. B.S. Biradar Organising Secretary 4th ASSIST national Seminar, and Chairman DOS in Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnana Sahyadri-577 451 Shankaragatta, Shimoga, Karnataka Ph: Res: (08282) 656 142 (08282) 657 319 e-mail: bs_biradar(a)yahoo.com bsbiradar53(a)rediffmail.com assistku2004(a)yahoo.co.in

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DRTC Admission Notification for ADIS and JRF
by Mailing List Manager 06 Feb '04

06 Feb '04

Date: Wed, 04 Feb 2004 10:33:38 +0530 From: ramshirish mamidala <ramshirish(a)hotmail.com> Respected Professionals, Indian Statistical Institute has issued Admission notification for ADIS (Equivalent to MLISc) and Junior Research Fellowship offered by DRTC (Documentation Reserach and Training Centre) Bangalore, along with other subject courses. 2-year Associateship in Documentation and Information Science Eligibility Criteria (i) Bachelor�s degree in Library Science, or (ii) Master�s degree in any subject with at least two years� library/documentation/information handling experience or (iii) a four year plus degree, such as B.E. and M.B.B.S. with at least two years� library/documentation/information handling experience. Stipend Rs.1500/- per month.<?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Junior Research Fellowship : Library and Information Science Eligibility Criteria Associateship in Documentation and Information Science of ISI or INSDOC or Master�s degree in Library and Information Science. Fellowship : Rs. 8000/- per month . For more details please visit : http://www.isical.ac.in/~deanweb/ADMISSIONNOTICE2004.pdf Regards, M.RAMSHIRISH (Student ADIS), Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institue, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, R.V.College : PO, Bangqalore 560 059 phone:080-8483975 (Hostel) 8483002 Ext:495(ABC Lab) email:ramshirish@hotmail.com ram(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in

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