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Do librarians have any role in students life long learning ?
by Sanjay Aher 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Dear friends I found some following points in New draft of Maharashtra Public University Act 2011 prepared by Dr Arun Nigawekar Committee. We must consider those points seriously On Part 1 page no 37 committee recommend the creation of 1. *Board of lifelong learning,value education and life skill development* *2. Center for Lifelong Learning, Value Education & Longevity Skills Development (CELIVE).* *The drafting committee feels importance of lifelong learning but in that draft they did not mention the librarians role in lifelong learning.* We must resist their thinking and proved them that librarians teaching Information literacy which is soul of lifelong learning must have adequate share in Board of lifelong learning,value education and life skill development & Centre for Lifelong Learning, Value Education & Longevity Skills Development. For more information please go through the attached pdf which is also available in www.unipune.ac.in -- Mr.Sanjay D Aher Librarian MVP Samaj's Arts, Commerce & Science College Dindori 9822173434 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GOOGLE BIDS ADIEU TO ITS SOCIAL NETWORK
by Ragaavendra R 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

GOOGLE BIDS ADIEU TO ITS SOCIAL NETWORK Google is bidding adieu to Google Plus, an awkwardly named social network that the American search engine had launched four years ago hoping it would become a serious rival to Facebook. Google has spent the last several months chopping up Google Plus's most useful pieces and making them separate services as it moves away from making Google Plus the central hub for all Google-related activity. On Monday, the company announced its most drastic step for breaking up Google Plus. Google has announced more sweeping changes for Google Plus over the next few months as it restructures network into two distinctly separate products: streams and photos. Many tasks Previously, many tasks within Google products (such as, say, commenting on a YouTube video) required a Google Plus profile, but that won't be the case moving forward. "People have told us that accessing all of their Google stuff with one account makes life a whole lot easier," Bradley Horowitz, Google's vice president of photos and sharing, wrote in a company blog. Google now says that in the coming months, you'll only need to create a Google account to do things such as creating a YouTube channel, communicating with contacts and other key functionalities. Google also announced it's adding a new feature to the social network called Google Plus Collections, which lets users share and read posts sorted by existing topics like sneakers, gluten-free recipes and Ireland or all-new user-generated topics. Meanwhile, the social network's location sharing ability will be moved over to Hangouts and other unspecified apps, "where it really belongs." The changes also mark a symbolic end of Google Plus as a social network meant to rival Facebook. Forcing Google users to sign up for a Google Plus account in order to the use some of the company's other products and services was a clear bid to generate interest in its social network, but it backfired with many users. Google Plus claimed 300 million monthly active users in late 2013. REFLINK: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/492026/google-bids-adieu-its-social.html Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Launching of Odisha Library Academy and seminar on " New Perspectives of Librarianship"
by Mrutyunjay Sethy 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Dear Library professionals, On behalf of Odisha Library Academy, I would like to request you to participate on the Launching ceremony of Odisha Library Academy, Librarian's Day celebrations and seminar on "New perspectives of Librarianship" on 9th august 2015 at RMRC Auditorium, Bhubaneswar . This is an open froum one day seminar.There is no registration fees for participating the seminar.Please confirm your participation by filling the online registration form in the following link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1oAiwyeThDFyun8iIJSqmSEYG4rgvDOP5t0L2HDmXdn… -- * Mrutyunjay Sethy* *Institute of Mathematics and Applications,* *Andharua,Bhubaneswar - 751003* *Odisha, INDIA.* *Contact No-+919861833111(M)* * +919437493369(M)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Information Assistant Trainees (On contract basis) at IISER Thiruvananthapuram
by Jayaraj 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Number of Vacancies: Two (Unreserved)Age Limit: 28 years as on 01/08/ 2015Remuneration: Rs 15,000/- per month.Date for written test & interview: 10.00 AM on 12/08/ 2015.Qualification: Master’s in Library & Information Science /documentation or equivalent For details visit: http://www.iisertvm.ac.in/openings/read_opening/124.phpx -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding MRP support by UGC in the subject: Library and Information Science
by Dattatray Sankpal 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Dear Librarians, I have some queries to share with you. As an eligibility for MRP Grants from UGC is : "Only the teaching faculty of Library Science, Physical Education, Principals and Vice-Chancellors will also be eligible to participate in the scheme." This criteria is limiting Librarians doing Projects. 1. May I know the reason behind excluding us? 2. Are librarians not an academic part? 3. Are librarians not eligible to conduct research? 4. Teaching and Research are two different things. Rather research is another dedication, another motivating factor. 5. We Librarians wish to do many experiments in our libraries, therefore UGC support will go a long way. 6. Teachers have very little scope to concentrate on research, if they are teaching the prescribed syllabus sincerely, while librarians have limitless scope to investigate problems, experiment new things and for that your positive decision will prove to be motivating factor. 7. (inevitably comparing)Teachers teach what is prescribed and may be more than what is prescribed and keep learning new things. Librarians do practice, explore, experiment, implement, re-search what is learnt and keep learning new things. -- Sincerely yours, *Dattatray Sankpal* *Librarian* *Associate Editor, WCS's National Journal of Interdisciplinary Research* * | sankpaldattatray(a)gmail.com <sankpaldattatray(a)gmail.com> ** | * * | **Mob.: 9921931803 | | **http://fillfeelosophy.blogspot.in/ <http://fillfeelosophy.blogspot.in/> ** | * *| about.me/dattatraysankpal <http://about.me/dattatraysankpal>** | * *| *http://duttadotkom.tumblr.com/ *| * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam and Library and Information Services
by Ishwar Goudar 29 Jul '15

29 Jul '15

Dear Professionals, Sad demise of our dear Ex-President of India Bharatratna Dr. Abdul Kalam has shocked the entire world in general and our country in particular. While typing this message, I am listening to a number of people from different walks of life showing their respects to this great son of India through their condolence messgaes in TV. I would like to quote few interesting instances about Dr. Kalam, seen and experienced when I was working as Head of the Information Centre at NAL, Bangalore. Dr. Kalam was Chairman of Research Council of NAL, when he was Head of DRDO. I would like to quote his sense of humour I witnessed during one of the meeting. NAL had collaborartion with TAAL (Taneja Aerospace and Aviation Ltd). At that time 'Taal' Hindi picture runnung successfully. When discussion came about TAAL, Dr Kalam started singing the song 'Taal se taal mila .....' . The UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium was formally launched in December, 2003 by Dr. A P J *Abdul Kalam*, then President of India. In his book 'Ignited Minds', Dr. Kalam recognises knowledge as prime mover of prosparity and power. He supported Digital Library of India (Million Book Project) in a big way. I had an opportunity of making a presentation about NAL Information Centre in the presence of Dr. Kalam. While appreciating our Centre's innovative information services he had advised us set up National Aerospace Library & Information Network. We could never full fill his desire as most of the Aeropsace LICs in India are part of either ISRO or DRDO, wherein confidentiality is of prime concern. I had few opportunities of serving his aerospace information requirements, for which he himself had spoken to me personally. Inspite of being a big man he had the courtecy of writing appreciation letter that too in his own handwriting. I consider myself lucky for having got opportunities for delivering lectures twicein his presence at Metcalfe House, that too once due to his suggestion. He took lot of interest to improve LIS at DRDO. Once I happened to stay in DRDO Guest House, where Dr. Kalam stayed after he was designated as President of India, but not yet assumed President's Office. I tried, but failed to meet him as he had left for TN on the same morning. Then onwards I had glimpse of his looks only in some functions or through media. SOME PUBLICATIONS OF DR. KALAM: 'Wings of Fire', 'India 2020', '2020-Vision for the New Millanium', 'Ignited Minds', 'Turning Points', 'Target 3 Billion', 'Indomitable Spirit', 'Guiding Souls: Dialogues on the Purpose of Life',' My Journey: Transforming Dreams Into Actions', 'THE SCIENTIFIC INDIAN: A Twenty-First Century Guide to the World Around Us', 'The Family and The Nation', 'Spirit Of India', 'Thoughts for Change: We Can Do it', 'Children Ask Kalam', 'Evolution of Enlightened Societies', He has few books in Hindi to his credit. FEW LIS RELATED QUOTES OF APJ: "Digital library is where the past meets the present and creates the future". "Library professionals should begin tailorservices to every user" *“ *Information that is static is of no value * ”.* "Libraries should be integrated with mobile platforms to empower people in the country particularly youths with books and journals" 'Home libraries facilitate harnessing knowledge and harmony among family members'. We librarians should add books of Dr. Kalam to our libraries and also spread his ideals and messages for the benefit of our user community and future generation. We can think of setting up of a Digital Library covering works by him and on him, News Clippings, Audio, Videos, etc. Let us try to inculcate his ideals in our service for the benefit of both the society and profession. Regards, "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" *- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -* Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Scanners
by Biju Varghese 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Dear professionals, Our college is planning to purchase a book scanner. Which intends to avoid photocopying of books, which cause damage to the reference books. At the same time we have lots of copy left book to digitize. We are looking for the scanners with V shaped scanning surface. Please guide me to purchase apt scanner for this purpose. Regards, -- Biju V V Librarian Sacred Heart College Thevara, Cochin 13 Ph: +919446143971 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: IIMA - ISB Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 28 Jul '15

28 Jul '15

Dear Sir/Mam,The Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad in association with Indian School of Business is organizing a three day Global Conference on Emerging Trends In Business Librarianship during December 2 - 4, 2015 at Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad.The aim of this conference is to provide an opportunity to the business library professionals from across the globe to share their experiences, ideas, research and knowledge for mutual benefit. The conference is an attempt to provide a platform to address issues relating to the emerging trends that are reshaping business libraries.I am sure you will find this conference very useful and request you to register for this conference at the earliest. Please find attached the Conference brochure for your reference and for further information you may also visit our conference website http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/library/conference. Looking forward for your confirmationThanks & regards Mr. Mallikarjun Dora Mob: 9725608871 , 079-66324983Organizing TeamETBL, 2015http://iimahd.ernet.in/library/conference/  -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for TIFR-BOSLA Special Lecature on 08.08.2015 at 9:30 am in TIFR, Mumbai
by Prabakaran Rajaraman 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

Dear Moderator, Please announce the following. Dear Professionals, We are cordially inviting you for TIFR-BOSLA Special Lecture to commemorate the birth celebrations of Dr S R Ranganathan, Father of Library Science on 8th August 2015 at TIFR, Mumbai. REGISTRATION IS FREE and OPEN FOR ALL LIS PROFESSIONALS. Registration is open to 70 persons, on first come first served basis. If not registered already, do register online at the below link in order to confirm your participation. This will also help us to make necessary arrangements like Breakfast, lunch and other logistics for the half-day programme. The last date for registration is 31st July 2015. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1nFiNN2vZxeGD2ttHUfVtKRwfdEO0POAXF1UjFq-2dP… The programme details are enclosed herewith. How to reach TIFR? TIFR can be reached by local train stations “Churchgate” on western railway and “CST” on central railway. BEST bus route no. 137 is available from Churchgate (West side) station, opposite to 'Asiatic Store' and its last stop is “Navy Nagar”. BEST bus route nos. 3, 11 and 125 are available from CST station. Bus stands are along the station building and hence you need not cross the subway or road. Name of the last stop is “Navy Nagar”. TIFR is just 5 minutes by walking from the Navy Nagar bus stop. Alternatively, taxies can be hired from either of the above two stations to go to “Navy Nagar”. Kindly carry your photo identity card for easy and quick security clearance. Please make it convenient to attend the Special Lecture. With regards, R. Prabakaran General Secretary, BOSLA ---------------------------------------- Head, SIRC Scientific Information Resource Centre Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Homi Bhabha Road Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 (T) 022-22782230 / 2584 (M) 9969190888 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three days Koha workshop at Kerala Library Association Kottayam region, Kerala
by Vimal Kumar V. 27 Jul '15

27 Jul '15

Dear Professionals, Kerala Library Association Kottayam Region and Marian College, Kuttikkanam jointly organising three day workshop on Koha. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE WORKSHOP 1. Selection and management of Open Source software in library 2. Basic Linux training 3. Learning of Koha installation on Ubuntu 14.04 LTS 4. Hands on training of Koha modules 5. Tips for system maintenance and administration 6. How to utilize Koha community support RESOURCE PERSONS Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Prajeesh Bhaskaran Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Savithry T.K. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam Jasimudeen S. Librarian St. Stephens College, Uzhavoor Kottayam Jobin Jose Librarian Marian College Kuttikkanam REGISTRATION A maximum of 30 participants will be permitted. Admission is on first-come-first-serve basis. The registration fee: Rs. 2000 . (To be paid by Demand Draft in favor of The Principal, Marian College Kuttikkanam payable at Peermade.) The Registration fee includes workshop kit, food and accommodation. Send the application form and DD to JOBIN JOSE Librarian, Marian College Kuttikkanam Peermade, Idukki Dt., Kerala – 685 531 Advance on line registration https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tUMI25qTyYFDnAD2qAt0f9BT2Djzsbsw2Cc9n1IWZd… You can download registration form from here https://docs.google.com/document/d/1dBouzKGoNfG3onOOR55JfAe15b5yVT_LJcc2l2F… Duty leave will be available for the participants. VENUE AND DATE Venue: Marian College Kuttikkanam Date: 24-26 August 2015 METHODOLOGY Lectures, demonstration, discussions and extensive practical sessions will be available. CONTACT DETAILS Vimal Kumar V. Secretary Kerala Library Association Kottayam Region Mobile: 9846496323 vimal0212 at gmail.com Mr JOBIN JOSE Librarian, Marian College Kuttikkanam Peermade, Idukki Dt., Kerala – 685 531 Mob: 09447827393, 04689-232203 (O) jobinjobinjo at gmail.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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