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National Library of Turkey Secretly Sells 140 Tons of Rare Books
by Jayadev P Hiremath 27 Dec '13

27 Dec '13

By Nate Pedersen <http://natepedersen.com> on December 27, 2013 <http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2013/12/national-library-o…><http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/fine_books_blog/2013/12/national-library-o…> The Hürriyet Daily News reported earlier this month<http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/historical-texts-in-turkeys-national-libra…>that the National Library of Turkey <http://www.mkutup.gov.tr/index.php?yenidil=ing> - unbeknownst to the Turkish government - sold off over 140 tons of rare and historical books into the secondhand market. Many of the books and periodicals did not have paper or digital records. Booksellers and collectors in Turkey bought the National Library books for between 15 and 50 Turkish liras per kilogram. ($7.00 - $23.50 at today's exchange rate per kilogram; just over 2 pounds). The corruption was detected by the National Library when an historical book with the National Library's stamp was sold to the Konya Manuscripts Library<http://www.islamicmanuscript.org/inst.aspx?id=214> . Roughly 102 tons of books were sent to the Library's waste department in 2007; another 45 tons of similar books were sent at a later date. The waste department then opened a secret auction for the books, selling them off by the kilogram to booksellers and collectors. The Daily Hürriyet, who reported the scandal, went hunting for exlibris books from the National Library in the secondhand market in Ankara, where the library is located. The newspaper found several books with the National Library stamp, two from the 19th century and one from the ealry 20th century, priced between 400 and 1000 Turkish Lira. ($188 - $470) Culture and Tourism Minister Ömer Çelik said via his Twitter account, "The National Library is the memory of the national culture and is the institution that bridges us with the international culture. It should be protected cautiously. It will be protected determinedly." Çelik went on to say, "It seems that the neglect has links to some interests groups outside. We will crack down on these." Thanks and regards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jayadev P. Hiremath University Librarian Karnataka State Law University Navanagar, Hubli - 580 001 Tel : +91 836 2222901 Fax : +91 836 2323151 Mob. +91 9886080147 Website : http://www.kslu.ac.in/ E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/people/Jayadev-P-Hiremath/603802230 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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by Ajay Kum Sharma 27 Dec '13

27 Dec '13

Dear Library Professional, One of our faculty member has urgent needed of following two articles. It would be highly appreciated if any one send the soft copy of these article for his study and research purpose. *Landau theory of relativistic Fermi liquids*<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0375947476905133> G Baym, SA Chin - Nuclear Physics A, 1976 - Elsevier URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0375947476905133 *A relativistic many*-*body theory of high density matter*<http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0003491677900161> SA Chin - Annals of physics, 1977 - Elsevier URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/0003491677900161 -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Office Land Line: +91 3463 262783 Ext. 220 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. V.K.Thomas Joined Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan as Librarian
by Ajay Kum Sharma 27 Dec '13

27 Dec '13

Dear All, It gives me immense pleasure to congratulate Dr. V.K.Thomas for taking over as Librarian of Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan w.e.f. 16th December 2013. He is well known in the LIS fraternity for his contribution as Librarian in W.B. National University of Juridical Sciences*, and *S. N. Bose National Centre for Basic Sciences. -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Office Land Line: +91 3463 262783 Ext. 220 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to the Five Some MyDLIS PhD scholars!!
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 27 Dec '13

27 Dec '13

From: "bhakthavathsala H M" <bhakthamalangi.hm(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, December 24, 2013 4:17 pm Congratulations to the Five Some MyDLIS PhD scholars! It was celebrations time at the Department of Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore, when four PhD scholars appeared for the defense of their theses one after the other on a same day ie: 26 Nov'2013 and another one on 23rd of December 2013. Totally five PhD are awarded in a span of almost a month (from 26/11/13 to 23/12/2013) which is unusual at MyDLIS. The 2013 year end, lucky five are: 1. Dr.Devendra (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) 2. Dr.Jaykumara (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) 3. Dr. Vinod Kumar B L (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) 4. Smt Shanaz Kademzadeh (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) & 5. Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal (Guide: Prof. Shalini R Urs): Dr. Devendra worked on " Attitudes of Law Library Users towards the use of OPAC and Web OPAC in South India: A Study" Dr. Jaykumara worked on " Attitudes of Young Adults towards Public Library Services in Karnataka: A Study Dr.Vinod Kumar B L worked on "Design and Development of Information Support System for Yogic Sciences with emphasis on Knowledge Organization" Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal worked on "Knowledge Organization Systems In Digital Libraries: A Case of ETDs " Smt. Shanaz Kademzadeh worked on " Collection Development in Scientific and Research Institute Libraries in Iran: A Study" The presentations were scholarly and the new MLISc seminar hall was full with all the Faculty Members, Students, Research Scholars and invitees. Nearly 100 people attended the Internal Open Viva Voce. In general there was good interaction. The candidates answered questions satisfactorily. The issues raised in the course of interaction will go a long way in further improving the existing work of the scholars and act as tips to those who are going to complete their PhD work shortly. The external examiners were Prof. B S Maheshwarappa; Prof.B D Kumbar; Prof.NeelaDeshpande; Prof. Md. Shafi, Prof. D K Gupta. Prof. D Chandran and Prof.V T Kamble. All of them did a splendid job by critically evaluating the work and appreciating the strengths of the theses. Tailpiece !! For the healthy competitors it was an inspiring moment and for the envious it was the story of Grapes are Sour" and for the Cynic it was time to" grouse and grumble" The Report is approved by the Board of Studies Chairman (Prof. Khaiser Nikam) and is prepared purely for academic purpose. Prof. Nikam may be contacted on : khaiser.nikam6(a)gmail.com & 9845328672 -- Regards, Bhakthavathsala H. M.

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advt for junior project trainee in JRD Tata Memorial library
by ksc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 27 Dec '13

27 Dec '13

No. of positions: 3 Minimum Educational Qualification: 1st Class Job Oriented Courses (JOC) in Library & Information Science (10+2) recognised by State Government or 1st Class Post PUC Diploma in Library & Information Science (10+2+2) or Post graduate Bachelors of Library & Information Science from any recognised University. SC/ST candidates with 2nd class will also be considered. Emoluments: Rs.4000/- Duration: Initially for 3months, likely to be extended walk-in interview on 6th jan 2014 at 11AM Chudamani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Andhra Pradesh Library Association National Conference, 10-12 April, 2014, Vijayawada
by Dr. Indira Koneru 27 Dec '13

27 Dec '13

Dear Professionals, Andhra Pradesh Library Association Centenary Celebrations Committee is organizing a 3-day National Conference on Role of Library Associations in Promoting Information Literacy in the Knowledge Society, 10-12 April, 2014, Vijayawada. Conference VolumeA post conference volume will be brought out by APLA with the papers presented at the conference with ISBN.Note 1: Generalized writings are to be avoided.Note 2: Organizers will have the right to accept or reject a paperNote 3: Plagiarism check will be carried out for the Papers SubmittedSubmission of Papers can be made electronically in MS Word Document (12pt. Times New Roman) to apla1914(a)gmail.com How to RegisterRegistration can be done in advance by drawing a DD of Rs. 600/- in favour of Organizing Secretary, APLACCC, Vijayawada and send the same with the filled in Registration form. They can also register at on the spot registration counter available at the venue on all the days of the conference from 9 am to 5 p.m. Accompanying persons will be charged a fee of Rs. 500/-. Retired Librariansand Students of Library Science get a 25% discount on the registration fee. The Registration fee covers Breakfast, Lunch, Tea and Dinner. Cancellation of the Registration is not entertained. You may also pay the registration amount through online.The details are given hereunder:Name of the Bank : Canara Bank, PatamataName of the Account : APLACCCAccount No.: 0892101026014IFSC No. : CNRB0000892Photo copy of the online payment shall be attached to the registration form. AccommodationThe Organizing Committee will arrange hostel accommodation to the participants who opt for it. An Accommodation Fee of Rs. 200/- is charged for this purpose. ContactDr. Raavi SaradaOrganizing Secretary, Andhra Pradesh Library Association Centenary CelebrationsCommittee, Sri Sarvottama Bhavanam, Patamata,Vijayawada 520 010. Andhra PradeshPh: 0866 2472313, 2487296 Mobile: +91 9393477313e-mail: apla1914(a)gmail.com, Website: www.apla.co.in You can download conference brochure here. <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-TafbeUlQLoMnhoSFF4aWpZbnc/edit?usp=shari…> Regards, Indira --------------------------- Dr. Indira Koneru e-Learning Administrator & Trainer IBS India http://wikieducator.org/User:Indkon -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Assistant Librarian
by helplibrary 26 Dec '13

26 Dec '13

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, Tardeo, Mumbai The candidate should possess excellent communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.*Candidates from Mumbai* only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplibrary(a)gmail.com Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, Ashish, 5th Floor, Tardeo End of Bombay Central Bridge, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/ www.healthlibrary.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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India's Best Institutional Repository Award (Year 2013)
by Dr. Badan Barman 26 Dec '13

26 Dec '13

Respected forum members, LIS Links invites nominations for the India's Best Institutional Repository Award (Year 2013). The nomination form will remain online till January 26, 2014. Kindly file your nomination by submitting this form<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FhLYy4XVaeF5tQK5YEUDBOhe_C6M1UhYpXOzFYD6GG…> : https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1FhLYy4XVaeF5tQK5YEUDBOhe_C6M1UhYpXOzFYD6GG… Thanking you, Yours faithfully *Mailing Address:* Dr. Badan Barman, Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Housefed Complex, Last Gate, Guwahati-781006, Assam, India *.Official Phone (Indirect): *0361-2235971 / 0361-2234964 / 88110 16666. *Official Phone (Direct): *88110 16906 * (Kindly call in between 10 am to 5 pm) Fax:* 0361- 2235398 *Email:* badanbarman(a)gmail.com *Library and Information Science Links: *http://www.lislinks.com *Free Online UGC NET / SET / SLET Guide in Library and Information Science: *http://www.netugc.com *Open Access Journals Search Engine: http://www.oajse.com <http://www.oajse.com> Official Website: *http://www.kkhsou.in *KKHSOU News and Announcements: *http://www.snkkhsou.org * KKHSOU Job Portal:* http://www.kkhsoujobportal.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC - NET Examination Dec-2013 Mysore Centre List
by Theju S 26 Dec '13

26 Dec '13

http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/UGC-NET/index.htm -- Theju.S Asst. Librarian, GSSS-IMS Mysore-16 Mobile No:99646 80808 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Congratulations to the Five Some MyDLIS PhD scholars!!
by Dinesh Siddaiah 26 Dec '13

26 Dec '13

Dear All, At the outset & as a proud alumni of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore (UoM), I would like to congratulate both Prof. Shalini Urs and Prof. Khaiser Nikam for being wonderful guides and also congratulate all the five proud PhD scholars Dr. Bhoj Raju; Dr. Jaykumara; Dr. Devendra; Dr. Vinod Kumar & Smt. Shanaz for their back breaking work . Both the professors who have served MyDLIS for more than 3 decades and have contributed to the LIS Intellectual out put. The PhD scholars are very fortunate to have got nicely trained under them, which is going to pay rich dividends in their career in time to come. I am saying this based on my personal experience. I think MyDLIS has created history and its an unusual scholarly event at MyDLIS in Nov' & Dec'13. Its a proud moment that out of five PhDs awarded, four students in a row are guided by Prof. Khaiser Nikam, Chairperson, Board of Studies, University of Mysore. As a PhD student of Prof. Nikam,I feel it is very hard to get her approval for the work we do, as she always insists in taking utmost care of not only the subject content but also proper English usage. Students working under her need not worry about English corrections and subject matter, which both she is a good at. She never compromises on the quality . If we look at the titles of theses and names of eminent external examiner like Prof.B S Maheshwarappa, it goes with out saying that the works are up to International Standards. Similar is the experience with Prof. Shalini Urs , who would always want us to do little more work, when ever she gave her observations at the time of Pre - theses submission colloquium. The work carried out by PhD students should be greatly useful to the society at large. It should not be confined to the departmental development and student growth. Tail Piece !!! Just now I reliably learnt that there will not be any need for library professionals to pass NET or do PhD as the UGC is going to treat them as administrators. So much for all the contributions of Dr. SR Ranganathan. We all must do some thing about it.!! Signing off !! Dinesh Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) On Tuesday, December 24, 2013 8:52 PM, "mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: From: "bhakthavathsala H M" <bhakthamalangi.hm(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, December 24, 2013 4:17 pm Congratulations to the Five Some MyDLIS PhD scholars! It was celebrations time at the Department of Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore, when four PhD scholars appeared for the defense of their theses one after the other on a same day ie: 26 Nov'2013 and another one on 23rd of December 2013. Totally five PhD are awarded in a span of almost a month (from 26/11/13 to 23/12/2013) which is unusual at MyDLIS. The 2013 year end, lucky five are: 1. Dr.Devendra (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) 2. Dr.Jaykumara (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) 3. Dr. Vinod Kumar B L (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) 4. Smt Shanaz Kademzadeh (Guide: Prof. Khaiser Nikam) & 5. Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal (Guide: Prof. Shalini R Urs): Dr. Devendra worked on " Attitudes of Law Library Users towards the use of OPAC and Web OPAC in South India: A Study" Dr. Jaykumara worked on " Attitudes of Young Adults towards Public Library Services in Karnataka: A Study” Dr.Vinod Kumar B L worked on "Design and Development of Information Support System for Yogic Sciences with emphasis on Knowledge Organization" Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal worked on "Knowledge Organization Systems In Digital Libraries: A Case of ETDs " Smt. Shanaz Kademzadeh worked on " Collection Development in Scientific and Research Institute Libraries in Iran: A Study" The presentations were scholarly and the new MLISc seminar hall was full with all the Faculty Members, Students, Research Scholars and invitees. Nearly 100 people attended the Internal Open Viva Voce. In general there was good interaction. The candidates answered questions satisfactorily. The issues raised in the course of interaction will go a long way in further improving the existing work of the scholars and act as tips to those who are going to complete their PhD work shortly. The external examiners were Prof. B S Maheshwarappa; Prof.B D Kumbar; Prof.NeelaDeshpande; Prof. Md. Shafi, Prof. D K Gupta. Prof. D Chandran and Prof.V T Kamble. All of them did a splendid job by critically evaluating the work and appreciating the strengths of the theses. Tailpiece !! For the healthy competitors it was an inspiring moment and for the envious it was the story of “Grapes are Sour" and for the Cynic it was time to" grouse and grumble" The Report is approved by the Board of Studies Chairman (Prof. Khaiser Nikam) and is prepared purely for academic purpose. Prof. Nikam may be contacted on : khaiser.nikam6(a)gmail.com & 9845328672 -- Regards, Bhakthavathsala H. M. _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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