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PhD award in LIS - University of Kerala
by Saji S Nair 21 Dec '13

21 Dec '13

Dear All, I am pleased to inform you that Smt. Aswathy S has been awarded PhD in Library and information Science from Unviersity of Kerala for the thesis entitled 'Publication pattern of University Teachers: a scientometric analysis'. The work was supervised by Dr. A Gopikkuttan, faculty of Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala. Smt. Aswathy is presently working as Senior Scientific Assistant, Library and Documentation Division, Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre of ISRO. Regards saji -- Saji S. Nair Library & Information Services Division Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus Trivandrum - 695011 Kerala, INDIA ----------------------------------------------------------- 91 471 2522225 (O) 91 471 2394252 (R) 09446014130 (Mob) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National workshop on design and development of digital libraries using Dspace 9-10 January 2014
by Vimal Kumar V. 21 Dec '13

21 Dec '13

Dear Friends, Marian College, Kuttikanam, Idukki dsitrict, Kerala is going to organise Dspace workshop. TARGET PARTICIPANTS Participants of the Workshop are Librarians from Universities, Colleges, Schools, and other Institutions. Library and Information Science students and teachers can also participate in the Workshop. OPERATING PLATFORM & METHODOLOGY Lectures, demonstration, discussions and extensive practical sessions will be available. RESOURCE PERSONS The workshop sessions will be handled by experts from reputed academic institutions. COORDINATORS Mr Jobin Jose, Librarian, Marian College Kuttikkanam VENUE & DATE Venue: Marian College Kuttikkanam Date: 9-10 January 2014 REGISTRATION A maximum of 30 participants will be permitted. Admission is on first-come-first-serve basis. The registration fee: ‘Rs.1000/- (To be paid by Demand Draft in favour of The Principal, Marian College Kuttikkanam payable at Peermade) The Registration fee includes workshop kit, food and accommodation. For Registration please visit www.mariancollege.org or mail to mcklibrary at gmail.com, jobinjobinjo at gmail.com, Download brochure from here, https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uQ1QzOF9BQ1dfcDg/edit?usp=shari… ATTRACTION OF KUTTIKKANAM Kuttikanam is a hill station in Idukki district perched on 3000 ft above the sea level with a wide range of forests and wildlife. A great amount of forest area is reserved in Kuttickanam, which is home to a variety of flora and fauna. Wild animals like tigers, bison, & monkeys are seen in these forests. Crisscrossed with gushing streams, valleys and hills, Kuttikanam is a gifted natural haven. Another feature that attracts tourists to Kuttikanam is its year long favorable climate. Reagards, -- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "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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Varying discount rate: is it corruption?
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 21 Dec '13

21 Dec '13

Dear All, May i know the reasons for varying discount rates for the supply of Books and other reading materials in the Library. I observed that same suppliers provide different discount rates in different Libraries, the discount rates varies from 10% to 25%. I hope i will get some genuine reasons behind this else i may assume that: 1. It is mismanagement or lack of negotiation power? 2. Kind of corruption in personal interest? Thanking You. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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Suggestion Regarding Library Quiz
by Shams Raza 21 Dec '13

21 Dec '13

Dear Sir/Madam my school is a residential wants to organized a library quiz among the students and the staffs how it is done any of my friend having any idea please give me the some suggestion i am thankful to you thank you -- *Shams RezaLibrarianSainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India)P.O. Rajgir,Distt.NalandaPIN No- 803 116 (BIHAR)* *https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in <https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in>Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com <shamsraza(a)gmail.com>* *Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in <shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in>Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com <shams97(a)rediffmail.com>Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* *Basic (Home)-06112255178* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr. Narendra Kumar
by Gautam Bharti 21 Dec '13

21 Dec '13

I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Dr. Narendra Kumar, who is not only a true professional devoted to the LIS but also a very good human being. I was luck to attend some of his classes and lean something from him. May GOD give his the strength to take the LIS profession at new height. -- Goutam Kumar Bharti Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya Karimganj, Assam 08399964075 gautamkbharti(a)gmail.com gkbharti2003(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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Fwd: Article Request
by Vinay Kumar Sharma 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Dear Professionals, I am looking for following articles. Jadoun, R. S. (2009). Study of out-of-roundness (OOR) of holes in ceramics by USD process using Taguchi’s methodology. *International Journal of Manufacturing Technology and Management*, 17(4), 426. doi:10.1504/IJMTM.2009.023959 http://inderscience.metapress.com/content/e75317573q24455w/ Jadoun, R. S., Kumar, P., Mishra, B. K., & Mehta, R. C. S. (2006). Optimisation of MRR in ultrasonic drilling (USD) based on Taguchi’s robust design methodology. *International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials*, 1(4), 445. doi:10.1504/IJMMM.2006.012352 http://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=12352 Jadoun, R. S., Pradeep Kumar, Mishra, B. K., & Mehta, R. C. S. (n.d.). Manufacturing process optimisation for tool wear rate in ultrasonic drilling of engineering ceramics using the Taguchi method*. International Journal of Machining and Machinability of Materials*, 1(1), 94 – 114. doi:10.1504/IJMMM.2006.010660 http://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=10660 Ghosh, A. K. (1977). The Influence of Strain Hardening and Strain-Rate Sensitivity on Sheet Metal Forming. *Journal of Engineering Materials and Technology*, 99(3), 264. http://materialstechnology.asmedigitalcollection.asme.org/article.aspx?arti… Thanks & regards Vinay Kumar Sharma Librarian Sarath Engineering and Technology N.H. - 08, Nr. Chiloda Himatnagar-383125 Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Beware of fake journals publishers
by srinivas rao 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

This is time for academic libraries to subscribe journals for next calendar year. Most of the libraries already received letters and mails from various publishers to subscribe their journals. But my suggestion to my fellow librarians is that don’t subscribe blindly on seeing titles of journals like “International Journal of ” ”Research Journal of” ,some fake publishers cheating with this kind of titles. Before subscribing a journals please check following factors. 1. Impact factor /ranking of journal 2. Whether Articles are Peer viewed or not 3. Institutional publisher or commercial publisher 4. Check the editor board their background 5. If possible ask for sample copy check the content quality of publishingTake suggestions from subject expects from departments in your institution SRINIVASA RAO GANTA Asst.Professor in LIS VBIT,Hyderabad http://vbitlibrary.blogspot.com http://vbitlibrary.pbworks.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WIPO DELEGATES HEAR CONCERNS OF NGOS ON EXCEPTIONS FOR LIBRARIES
by Ragaavendra R 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Dear Moderator kindly circulate. WIPO DELEGATES HEAR CONCERNS OF NGOS ON EXCEPTIONS FOR LIBRARIES As World Intellectual Property Organization member states launched into discussions on exceptions and limitations to copyright for the benefit of libraries and archives this week, non-governmental organisations were given the opportunity to present their views on the issue. They delivered vibrant, sometimes contradictory, statements on the opportunity for a treaty to preserve exceptions in the international copyright system. The 26th session of the WIPO Committee on Copyright and Related Rights (SCCR) is taking place from 16-20 December. After two days devoted to the protection of broadcasting organisations, the focus of the next two days has been on a potential international instrument providing exceptions and limitations for libraries and archives. TO READ COMPLETE CONTENT AND REFERENCE LINK: http://www.ip-watch.org/?p=33485&utm_source=daily&utm_medium=email&utm_camp… 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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Seminar on “Changing Trends in Reference Librarianship” on 21-12-2013 at the IASE (Govt. Training College), Thrissur
by Dr. A.T. Francis 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Dear all, Pl. see the details of a seminar. All are invited. The Seminar on “Changing Trends in Reference Librarianship” organised by the Kerala Library Association (KLA), Thrissur Region in collaboration with the Kerala Common Pool Librarians Association for qualified librarians is on 21-12-2013 at the IASE (Govt.TrainingCollege), Thrissur. Registration and participation to the seminar is free. Deatiled Programme is given below: Welcome : Sri. R. Rajendran, Librarian, Kerala Sahitya Akademy Inauguration : Sri. R. Gopalakrishnan, Secretary, Kerala Sahitya Akademy Presidential address : Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library, College of Horti., KAU & President, KLA Thrissur Region Key Note Address : Dr. A. Gopikuttan, DLIS, University of Kerala & President, Kerala Library Association Report on KLA activities : Sri. Humayoon Kabir, Chief Librarian, Govt.MedicalCollege Thrissur & Secretary KLA Thrissur Region Felicitations : Sri. K.P. Sathian, University Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University : Sri. V.C. John, Chief Librarian, VidyaEngineeringCollege : Sri. K.R. Nagarajan, Librarian, Govt.EngineeringCollege, Thrissur : Sri. E.K. Mohanlal, Head, Library, VeterinaryCollege, KVASU, Mannuthy Theme Paper presentation: Sri. S. Azhagiri, Chief Librarian (Rtd.), Govt.College, Pattambi Supporting paper : Sri. A. Abdul Razak, University Librarian (Rtd.), KAU Vote of Thanks : Smt. K.N. Vijayalakshmi, Chief Librarian, Govt.NursingCollege Thrissur For Further details contact:- Dr. A.T. Francis, President, KLA, Thrissur Region; (m): 0487-2438311; (m) 9496839409; e-mail: francisaloor(a)yahoo.com; francis.at(a)kau.in Sri. Humayoon Kabir, Secretary, (m): 9447832375; e-mail: humayoonk(a)gmail.com Website: www.keralalibraryassociation.org Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(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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New Book Announcement
by Yalagouda Patil 20 Dec '13

20 Dec '13

Dear Moderator: Kindly announce the following for the benefit of LIS-Forum members. Thanks Dr. Y.M.Patil Retd. Librarian ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- About the book: Consortium Approach to Resource Sharing in an E-Environment. By Yalagouda M. Patil The book deals with resource sharing through consortium keeping in view - journals crisis, cost escalation, scholarly publishing, shift from print to e-version and dwindling library budgets. To begin with, resource sharing is briefed covering library cooperation. Emergence of e-publishing has facilitated subscription to e-journals, access and delivery mechanisms. With proliferation of e-resources, consortia have emerged with aim of moving from organizational self-sufficiency to a collaborative survival mode. There are several consortia types and models available. The purpose of consortia is to deal with pricing and licensing by means of negotiations and to achieve win-win situation to all stakeholders. With growth of consortia, it is desirable to form National Consortium and National Site Licensing for access to available information at national level. Publishers were providing ‘big deal’ offers which could solve journals crisis but not budget constraints. With experiences gained in forming consortia, library professionals also gained enough skills for negotiations. To implement consortia activities, it is required to have minimum library IT infrastructure for access to information. It is important to look into archiving needs of consortia on a long term basis. Recent developments are for consortia migration and merger to make better use of available information. The Indian initiatives in forming consortia and experiences gained are briefed. CONTENTS OF BOOK: FOREWORD by Dr. Jagadish Arora; PREFACE Chapters 1 Introduction;2.Resource Sharing;3.Scholarly Electronic Publishing and E-Journals;4.Library Consortium;5.Consortia Types and Models;6.Consortia pricing models;7.Consortia licensing for E- Journals ;8.National Consortium Site Licensing;9.The Consortia and “Big Deals”;10.Library consortia negotiations;11.Library Consortia and Technology Infrastructure;12.Consortia and Digital Preservation System ;13.Consortia merger and migration;14.Emergence of Consortia in India;15.Indian Consortia Experiences; Annexure I Important Resources on Consortia; Annexure II E-Journals Consortium- Request for Proposal (RFP); References 2 Publishers: Scientific Publishers (India), 5A, New Pali Road, P.O.Box 91, Jodhpur 342 001, Rajasthan ISBN: 978-81-7233-882-4; Price Rs.1250. US$42.00. Info(a)scientificpub.com; www.scientificpub.com ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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