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How to run Koha fines script manually
by Vimal Kumar V. 22 Jan '14

22 Jan '14

Dear Friends, Most of the libraries have installed Koha in ordinary computer and they shut down it after working hours. Fine will not calculate in this context. Fine calculation in Koha occur in 12 AM midnight. You can manage fine calculation by running fine calculation script. Here is the method, Open *Applications > Accessories > Terminal* Apply following commands, *sudo su* *cd /etc/cron.daily/* *./koha-common* Run this script at opening hour of the library. Regards, -- 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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Scaling of Universities..
by Prabhat Ranjan 22 Jan '14

22 Jan '14

Dear Colleagues/Experts, Some decades before, admissions to various courses (including medical science and engineering) were organized on the basis of board and university marks. But due to differences in level of markings among the universities/boards, a new system - competitive examinations were adopted. In this way, the importance of marks in universities/boards deteriorated. Evaluation system of all the universities/boards are not similarly effective and marks provided by them do not reflect the ability of a student at a national parameter. In the same fashion, UGC brought NET. But it is also being experienced that competitive examinations too are not much successful in selection of meritorious candidates. It is proved by question papers out in various examinations at several occasions. I think that there should be scaling indexes of universities/boards by UGC and apex bodies so that it can be determined marks provided by universities/boards are at which positions. It is my humble suggestions. Experts from LIS and other fields are invited to make it appropriate/rejected. Regards, -- *Prabhat Ranjan*, (PhD Student in University of Pune) M.L.I.Sc. (NET), B.Sc. Librarian, Jayawant Library JSPM's Rajarshi Shahu College of Engineering Tathawade, Tal. - Mulshi, Pune - 411033 (Maharashtra) - India Ph. +919764161444 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper Required
by Dr Mange Ram 21 Jan '14

21 Jan '14

Dear Friends The following paper required for our researcher. Paper Title: Organizational change capacity: the systematic development of a scale Author(s): William Judge, (Department of Management, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, USA), Thomas Douglas, (Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville, Edwardsville, Illinois, USA) Journal of Organizational Change Management (ISSN: 0953-4814) Dr M Ram e-mail:mram72ster@gmail.com Dr.Mange Ram Deputy Librarian & Incharge Central Library Dayalbagh Educational Institute Deemed University), Dayalbagh Agra-5 (UP)INDIA Mail: mram72ster(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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LIS Conference @ Manipal University
by Mahabaleshwara Rao 21 Jan '14

21 Jan '14

Dear Moderator, Please arrange to publish the following. Dear Sir/Madam, We are very glad to inform you that SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal.Objectives· To provide an opportunity to LIS professionals to explore the ways and means to manage the modern libraries where electronic resources are playing a pivotal role in meeting the information needs of the users· To explore, discuss and share ideas and knowledge related to innovative modern library management systems to meet the needs of the changing environmentNACML is being organized as a part of Diamond Jubilee Year Celebrations of Kasturba Medical College, Manipal. Main Theme Management of Modern Libraries Sub Themes · Innovative library management systems · Emerging technological innovations in library management · Technologies for e-resources management · Technologies for automation, networking and security · Web portal development · Management of library resources and services · Integrated and discovery search services · Best practices in libraries and new initiatives · Users, user needs and expectations · Information literacy · Institutional repositories · Digital libraries · Library space, finance and human resource management · Soft skills for library professionals · Role of librarians in managing modern libraries: New opportunities and challenges Authors are requested to submit a full paper through an e-mail attachment to lisconference(a)manipal.edu Registration Fee · Individual: Rs. 600.00 · Students, Research Scholars and Retired Professionals: Rs. 300.00 · Accompanying family member: Rs. 300.00 (without kit and conference material) Registration fee includes conference kit, working lunch/dinner, refreshment etc. Kindly send your completed registration form along with registration fee in the form of DD in favour of ‘The Dean, KMC, Manipal’ payable at Manipal/Udupi to: The Organizing Secretary, NACML, KMC Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka. Important Dates · Last date for submission of full papers with registration fee: 31.1.2014 · Acceptance of full paper for presentation: 5.2.2014 · Last date for Registration: 15.2.2014 · Spot Registration: Available on prior intimation Accommodation Accommodation will be provided on request on payment in Manipal University Hostel and Guest House. Places for Visit Within 100 km: Udupi Krishna Mutt; Malpe, Kaup and Maravanthe Beach; St. Mary’s Island; Anegudde Siddi Vinayaka Temple; Kolluru Mookambike Temple; Dharmasthala; Kudremukh; Agumbe; Hastashilpa – Heritage Village, Manipal; End Point, Manipal etc. (Visit http://www.udupipages.com/ for more information). Kindly circulate this to your staff/colleagues/students/research scholars and give this conference a wide publicity. We are looking forward papers from students and research scholars. Please note that there is a registration fee concession for students and research scholars. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx Looking forward for your participation in NACML. Feel free to contact: The Organizing Secretary NACML KMC Health Sciences Library Manipal University Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka Ph: 0820 2922358; 2922609 M: 9448842867; 9964498288 Fax: 0820 2570061 e-Mail: lisconference(a)manipal.edu Website: http://www.manipal.edu/ Thanks & Regards, Dr. Shivananda Bhat K. Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal; Ph: 0820 2922358 M: 9448842867 e-Mail: shiva.bhat(a)manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk(a)gmail.com Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML KMC Health Sciences Library and Dept. of Library and Information Science Manipal University, Manipal Ph: 0820 2922609 M: 9964498288 e-Mail: m.rao(a)manipal.edu; baikadi(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MEDIA ROOM IN THE LIBRARY
by Shridhar Kulkarni 21 Jan '14

21 Jan '14

Dear Moderator, Please post/circulate following: Dear Professional Colleges,I would like to know what is 'Media Room in the Library' concept. Please give me name of the library where such facility is available. Thanking you, with regards, Yours sincerely,Shridhar V Kulkarni,Librarian,Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences,Karad. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DELNET Annual Lecture on February 8, 2014 at IIC
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

============================ Kindly confirm your presence ============================= DELNET-Developing Library Network & India International Centre cordially invite you to the DELNET Annual Lecture on Personalising Libraries and Their Access by Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Sancheti President (Vice-Chancellor) Manipal University Jaipur on Saturday, February 8, 2014 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre (Conference Room I) 40 Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi 110003 Dr. H. K. Kaul Director, DELNET will preside. Tea: 6:00 p.m. RSVP: 26742222 ===================================== About Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Sancheti Prof. (Dr.) Sandeep Sancheti holds a Ph.D. from the Queens University of Belfast, U.K. He obtained his B.Tech (ECE) from Regional Engineering College, Warangal (now NITW) and M.Sc. (Engg) from Delhi College of Engineering. He began his career at M.B.M. Engineering College, Jodhpur as Assistant Professor in Dept. of ECE in 1984. Subsequently, he was an Associate Professor, Professor and Head of Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering at Malaviya Regional Engine ering College, Jaipur and Dean (Academic) at Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur. He was also the Principal Coordinator of QIP (Poly) programme of AICTE (2005), Chairman of NIMCET, an all India MCA entrance test (2008), Chairman of Central C ounselling Board (CCB-2011) and Chairman, Direct Admission of Students from Abroad (DASA 2010-12) scheme of MHRD, Govt. of India. He has more than 29 years of teaching, research and administrative experience. Prior to joining as President, Manipal University Jaipur, he was serving as a Director, National Institute of Technology, Delhi. Previously he was also the Director, NITK Surathkal and Director Incharge of NIT Tiruchirapalli, NIT Calicut, School of Planni ng & Architecture (SPA) and Mentor Director of NIT Goa, NIT Puducherry and NIT Sikkim. His Major area of research interest is High Frequency Electronics, R.F. Circuits and Systems, Microwave Antennas and Semi-conductor Device Modeling. He has to his credit more than 75 research papers in national / international journals and conferences. He has organized several national and international conferences and workshops as Chair and also delivered invited talks and key note addresses in many conferences, seminars and workshops. He is a recipient of Commonwealth Scholarship & Fellowship under Colombo Plan from 1992-1995. He has also been awarded SERC Fellowship from DST, Government of India in 1998 and UKISTRF award from British Council in 1999-2000. He was on Faculty Secondment of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) Bangkok for a semester in 2005. He has undertaken several sponsored research activities, projects and consultancy from many reputed organizations from time to time. He is a Life Fellow of Institution of Electronics & Telecommunication Engineers (FIETE), Life Member of ISTE (LMISTE), Life Fellow of Institution of Engineers (India) (FIE), Life Fellow of Broadcast Engineering Society (LFBES) and Member of Institution of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (MIEEE), USA. He has served in the capacities of Honorary Secretary and Chairman, IETE, Rajasthan Centre and is currently serving as Vice-President IEEE MTT India Chapter. He was a founder member of Indo-US Collaboration on Engineering Education (IUCEE), Member of Academic Advisory Board of Microsoft (India), Member of GOI Committee on Upgradation of Govt. Engineering Colleges, Member of MHRD Working Group on Technical Educ ation for 12th Five Year Plan and Member of the National Steering Committee of the Technical Education Quality Improvement Programme-II. He was also Chairman, MHRD Review Committee of Status of Physical Education Personnel of NITs, Member of NIT Council S tanding Committee, Member of NITs Review Committee, Member Review Committee for Polytechnics, Member (Visitor�s nominee) Distance Education Council (DEC), Member JEE Apex Board 2013 (JAB) and Member Secretary of the Committee for Normalization of Board Ma rks for inclusion in JEE-Main. He was a member of Govt. of India Science and Technology delegations to Republic of Ireland and USA. He is also on the panel of number of Academic Bodies, Planning & Governing Boards, Selection and Advisory Committees at Nat ional level. _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266, 9810329992 (M) Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How to install KOHA library management software (Step by Step procedure)
by Nidhi.K.Khare 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

Dear all, I am trying to install KOHA in my management institute library and i needed a support from those who have already installed it . I request to KOHA users to guide me in this regard . Information received here by you through forum would be great help towards KOHA installation and its operation in line with other libraries. Thanks&Regards, Nidhi.K.Khare LIbrarian Maharishi institute of management, Greater noida 9711771942 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. Shalin R Urs – Executive Director, ISiM Speaks at the Valedictory of the 20th Refresher course at MyDLIS-ASC-UoM
by Umesh M. L. 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

On Thursday , 16th Jan’ 2014, curtains came down and it was time to bid good bye to nearly 40 participants who attended the refresher course in LIS at the Academic Staff College, University of Mysore , Mysore. “When you are in love, awe and admiration it gets communicated” said Prof. Khaiser Nikam in her opening remarks while welcoming Prof. Shalini R Urs, who incidentally had reached a mile stone in her carrier by completing 38 years of service as a faculty at the University of Mysore on the 16th of Jan 2014. She was the key speaker and the chief guest for the valedictory of the 20th Refresher Course at MyDLIS-ASC-UoM, Mysore, which was jointly organized by Academic Staff College and MyDLIS (Department of Library and Information Science), University of Mysore, Mysore. Prof. Khaiser, the course coordinator & Chairperson MyDLIS, was a bit emotional and said the 20th refresher course would not have been complete and there would be a vacuum if she had not got Prof. Shalini R Urs, an internationally acclaimed academic, most sought after speaker in prestigious meets, conferences and a frequent flyer and a globe trotter, to address the participants. The participants were very lucky to hear her, give an appropriate message in her valedictory address. HERE IT GOES!!! Purpose of refresher course is to refresh: it is same as in digital world, where refresh button is clicked to get the updated content if it is NOT getting updated automatically. The libraries and profession of librarianship are in a perpetual state of flux for a variety of reasons said Prof. Shalini Urs while speaking at the valedictory function of 20th refresh course in Library and Information Science on the theme“Supporting Academic Best Practices by LIS Professionals”, Prof. Shalini Urs touched upon two major issues in her talk-- (i) to understand that Library as an Institution and LIS as a Profession are distinct and their future is also different and (ii) repositioning libraries and LIS to support academic best practices throughout the entire life cycle of information and move away from access focus. The future of libraries will remain great, that does not mean that the future of the LIS profession as we know it today, will also be great. Historically libraries (Ex: Alexandria) are a millennia old and while LIS, as profession is about 150 years old, therefore as profession we are very young. Libraries being part and parcel of our civilization are revered and respected institutions. Now there is a need to re imagine the library in context of transformative changes that are happening. Libraries shall continue to stay, so also the profession. But, Alas! We may not be part of it. We may lose control over both because of the ICTs, which have transformed them. We may have to reclaim it! To maintain our leadership, we will have to reposition and be there throughout the entire life cycle of information and not just the consumption end. Historically libraries (and LIS professionals) have been supporting the academia in the ‘consumption/use’ end and not at the ‘creation/generation’ end. Academic best practices means supporting academic integrity (Ex: avoiding plagiarism) etc. The role of our profession is secondary and it means we are in the service sector to give service to the library users. The primary function of the academia is to read, write and talk. Libraries so far have focused mainly on assisting the reading function of its customers than the writing function. Internet is free and it supports the reading/access function very well. Countries like Brunei, Malaysia, which I have visited have surged ahead both in economic development as well as in supporting academic best practices. A country like Malaysia, which got independence at the same time as India, is way ahead in supporting writing function- style guides, Referencing; inculcating academic integrity (helping in avoiding Plagiarism-which is equal to actual theft)- said Prof. Urs. Things like ‘Turnitin’, a cloud base plagiarism detection tool which teachers, students, journal editors use to maintain quality in academic output may be introduced to the readers-just an example. Metaphorically LIS professionals should become like ‘Turnitin’ supporting best practices. If consumption of information is one end of information cycle the other end is information generation. Apart from traditional information management tool like catalogues etc., reference management systems must be provided to the users (Ex: Zotero). Let us re- imagine the library not from the consumption side but from the information generation side both from a physical infrastructure as well as intellectual infrastructure side physical spaces and provide an opportunity for a users to collaborate; discuss on the lines of the iconic New York Public Library (NYPL) which made waves in planning to shift its vast collection to a remote place but converting its current space for helping users access the Internet and also supporting children and students to creatively use the space. Library as a Place—report by the Council of Library and Information Resources (CLIR) emphasis this importance - said Prof. Shalini Urs to the budding academic librarians. It is time we changed our paradigm of information as a resource to information as an infrastructure, she said. -- Yours sincerely Umesha M L Guest Lecturer Dept. of Library and Information Sciensce University of Mysore Mysore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities with TCS Information Resource Centre (IRC) at Mumbai
by Nagappa B 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the below advt. on LIS-Forum. ****** Job Opportunities with TCS Information Resource Centre (IRC) at Mumbai Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and consulting organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has total employee strength of over 2,90,000 with the world's best trained IT consultants, in 44 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 11.6 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2013. TCS takes pride in having a unique corporate Information Resource Centre model in place. Its large network of Information Resource Centre (IRC) in India spread across 13 cities. Winner of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes and benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCS’s global business needs and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic team players for the post of “IRC Officers” at different locations in Mumbai. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in any of these locations on a long-term basis. Remuneration and benefits will be on par with the best in industry. Eligibility and Requirements: • Regular & full time M.L.I.S./MSLIS/Masters in (Library Science/Information Science/ Information Management)/A.D.I.S/ equivalent degree. • 0–4 years of experience preferably in academic/special /corporate library. (Experience acquired after the professional qualification will only be considered). • Age not exceeding 28 years. • Willingness to work in any location within the city with flexible timings. • Ability to work both independently and in a team to deliver results in a constantly changing environment. • A team player with good communication skills and customer service attitude. Selection Process: Resumes completed in all aspects in the prescribed format only will be considered for further review. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for a written test on Friday morning, 7th Feb 2014 at TCS office in Andheri (E). Personal interviews will be conducted the same afternoon based on written test performance. Application Formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format should be e-mailed on or before 31st Jan 2014 to mumbai.irc(a)tcs.com · Applications with insufficient information, not submitted in the prescribed format and those received after 31th Jan 2014 will be rejected. · No other documents / certificates are required at this stage. No travel / daily allowances will be given to candidates attending the written test / interview(s). Click on the below link to Download Application form. http://api.ning.com/files/bdOTGlbNKtpZOFq7VirUq4TZJhm73uWCbYm2voIQUiLrX2MR0… Regards & best wishes, Banalata Das Asst.General Manager & Head- Mumbai IRC Tata Consultancy Services Limited =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text article
by Ravi Hullur 20 Jan '14

20 Jan '14

Dear Professionals, If any library holds below mentioned article. Please send me. Performance of Children on the Community Balance and Mobility Scale Physical & Occupational Therapy in Pediatrics *Volume 32, Number 4 * * 416–429. (November 2012)* -- ** *** Regards Mr.Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian & Incharge to Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum Mob.No.9740638831 Blog:http://ravihullurs.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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