Hi, It is seen that UGC has decided not to make NET compulsory for Mphil and Phd holders for applying for various posts in colleges and teaching departments of the Universities.Does any body have a copy of this order, if so can they circulate in this forum.Another issue is, Can Mphil and Phd degree holders who have done this through distance mode apply for these posts.Now itself the distance education post graduate degree holders are not considered for teaching posts for state government appointments.It would be better if UGC can make a clear statement in this regard. In my opinion the NET qualified canidates sholud be given first priority and only after that other candidates sholud be considered. Regards Sivankutty V S lis-forum-request@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in wrote: Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. UGC lowers entry barrier for lecturers...News Item (K Prakash) 2. RE: Information Related to Shifting of Library (Dipaali K Bhosle) 3. Place for Social Software in LIS curriculum (Sukhdev Singh) 4. Re: Need an article (Mailing List Manager) 5. Workshop on Communication Skills (Mailing List Manager) 6. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts T (LISTA) with Full Text Now Available from EBSCO Publishing (Mailing List Manager) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:06:52 +0530 From: "K Prakash" Subject: [LIS-Forum] UGC lowers entry barrier for lecturers...News Item To: Message-ID: <032b01c6796b$b5e19800$0701a8c0@KPrakash> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" UGC lowers entry barrier for lecturers Vineeta Pandey Tuesday, May 16, 2006 22:50 IST Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1029689&CatID=2 Taking away the standardised exam will help colleges fill up vacant teaching posts NEW DELHI: Succumbing to the pressure from the teaching community, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is on its way to getting rid of the National Eligibility Test (NET) requirement for those who hold M Phil and PhD degrees. The NET is the minimum requirement to get a job as a lecturer in universities and colleges. The NET was originally implemented to ensure uniformity, objectivity and merit in the selection process of university and college lecturers. Seventeen years later it is on its way out. The UGC has decided to allow PhDs and M Phils to teach postgraduates and under-graduates, respectively. However, those with just a post graduation degree would still need to clear the NET exam to be able to teach in university. At present, the requirements for becoming a lecturer include passing the NET and a minimum of 55 per cent marks in postgraduation. Those who have acquired a PhD degree before December 2002 are exempt from having a NET clearance, but all those who have completed a PhD after 2002 do need to clear NET. With a large number of doctorates failing to make it to the teaching profession due to not passing the NET, teachers unions and educators have raised objections against the system. Some have also accused UGC of interfering in the universities autonomy. While pointing to the flaws of the NET, Historian Sumit Sarkar had said the examination pattern does not suit research-oriented minds. The removal of the NET barrier would mean becoming lecture would be a much easier job. The weeding out process associated with the NET clearance has also been blamed for one of the reasons behind vacant teaching posts in universities and colleges across the country. Sources in Human Resources and Development Ministry said the shortage of quality faculty has been a governmental concern and the relief would help colleges easily fill the vacancies. The NET loosens National Eligibility Test (NET), the qualifying exam taken by those applying for a lectureship in colleges, will be scrapped for M Phil and PhD holders Those with a postgraduate degree must still take the NET In 2005, only 7500 qualified out of 1.75 lakh postgraduate students who took the NET The NET was meant to ensure uniformity, objectivity and merit in the selection process With best regards. Bye. ________________________________________________ K Prakash Scientific/Technical Officer-I Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Post Box No.4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009 India Phone: 91-079-2630 5971/2630 4695 Extn: 38(Off); 2676 3724(Res) Fax: 91-079-2630 0990/ 2630 7816 Mobile: 9427 000 758 Email: prakash@inflibnet.ac.in; prakash_k@yahoo.com URL: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ ; http://www.prakashk.netfirms.com/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:14:38 +0530 From: "Dipaali K Bhosle" Subject: RE: [LIS-Forum] Information Related to Shifting of Library To: "Ajay Kumar Sharma" Cc: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Ajay, It is clear cut depend on the size of collection, type of collection, human strength, the layout of library and manegement support. You have to take into consideration all these factors when you are planning the time-frame. Thanks & Regards, Ms. Dipaali K Bhosle INFOMEDIA Mumbai -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Ajay Kumar Sharma Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:50 PM To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Information Related to Shifting of Library Dear Professionals I have just planned for shifting my Library to other place because here my library has not its own place that means on rent. So, I want to know the technicality mentained at the time of transfer. Your Faithfully -- Ajay Kumar Sharma Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (Library) Block No. 3, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 12:34:45 +0530 From: "Sukhdev Singh" Subject: [LIS-Forum] Place for Social Software in LIS curriculum To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, medlib@yahoogroups.com Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252; format=flowed Is Internet evolving into a giant global digital library? If yes - then it is due to rise of the phenomena of Social Softwares / Web 2.0 / Library 2.0. < http://sukhdev.blogspot.com/2006/05/is-internet-evolving-into-digital.html > So, obviously Social Softwares will find place in LIS Curriculum sooner or latter. Such a curriculum has been suggestion in blog post: http://www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/?p=197 " --week 1-2: Introduction to social software --week 3-4: Blogs - introduction to terminology and software, hands-on, case studies, content, design, usability --weeks 5-6: RSS technology, tools, hands-on, case studies --weeks 7: Wikis technology, tools, hands-on, case studies --weeks 8-9: Social book marking, tagging & folksonomies theory, tools, case studies --week 10: Online social networks: theory, case studies --weeks 11-12: Other social software tools, e.g.: Instant Messaging applications, Podcasting --week 13-14: best practices, discussion, evaluation" --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://openmed.nic.in ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:15:30 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Need an article To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 18:56:48 +0530 From: Chandrima Roy Dear Ms. Uma Vaithy, Greetings! For any article requirement, you can approach us and send your queries to info@docdelserv.com. We do facilitate copyright cleared articles in Pdf or tiff format within 4-5 days from the date of order. We believe you will definitely find the service as per your needs and convenience. Thanking you Chandrima Roy Divan Enterprises B-9, Basement, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi - 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy@docdelserv.com croy@indianjournals.com Website: http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:18:35 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager Subject: [LIS-Forum] Workshop on Communication Skills To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; FORMAT=flowed; charset=X-UNKNOWN Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 15:27:33 +0000 From: Gowri Ravindranth Dear Friends: Greetings! Madras Library Assocation in association with the Department of Mass Media & Communication Studies, University of Madras is organizing a Workshop on Communication Skills from June 15 - 17, 2006 for LIS professionals at Chennai. We look forward to your participation. Brochure and application are available at: http://www.accel-india.com/mala/0700.htm With regards, Gowri ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:29:02 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager Subject: [LIS-Forum] Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts T (LISTA) with Full Text Now Available from EBSCO Publishing To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 14:02:15 +0530 From: Gangadharesha.A.S Dear All, For more information, visit http://www.ebsco.com/home/whatsnew/lista.asp. 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Messenger Beta Now Hi, It is seen that UGC has decided not to make NET compulsory for Mphil and Phd holders for applying for various posts in colleges and teaching departments of the Universities.Does any body have a copy of this order, if so can they circulate in this forum.Another issue is, Can Mphil and Phd degree holders who have done this through distance mode apply for these posts.Now itself the distance education post graduate degree holders are not considered for teaching posts for state government appointments.It would be better if UGC can make a clear statement in this regard. In my opinion the NET qualified canidates sholud be given first priority and only after that other candidates sholud be considered. Regards Sivankutty V S lis-forum-request@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in wrote: Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. UGC lowers entry barrier for lecturers...News Item (K Prakash) 2. RE: Information Related to Shifting of Library (Dipaali K Bhosle) 3. Place for Social Software in LIS curriculum (Sukhdev Singh) 4. Re: Need an article (Mailing List Manager) 5. Workshop on Communication Skills (Mailing List Manager) 6. Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts T (LISTA) with Full Text Now Available from EBSCO Publishing (Mailing List Manager) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:06:52 +0530 From: "K Prakash" Subject: [LIS-Forum] UGC lowers entry barrier for lecturers...News Item To: Message-ID: <032b01c6796b$b5e19800$0701a8c0@KPrakash> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="Windows-1252" UGC lowers entry barrier for lecturers Vineeta Pandey Tuesday, May 16, 2006 22:50 IST Source:http://www.dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=1029689&CatID=2 Taking away the standardised exam will help colleges fill up vacant teaching posts NEW DELHI: Succumbing to the pressure from the teaching community, the University Grants Commission (UGC) is on its way to getting rid of the National Eligibility Test (NET) requirement for those who hold M Phil and PhD degrees. The NET is the minimum requirement to get a job as a lecturer in universities and colleges. The NET was originally implemented to ensure uniformity, objectivity and merit in the selection process of university and college lecturers. Seventeen years later it is on its way out. The UGC has decided to allow PhDs and M Phils to teach postgraduates and under-graduates, respectively. However, those with just a post graduation degree would still need to clear the NET exam to be able to teach in university. At present, the requirements for becoming a lecturer include passing the NET and a minimum of 55 per cent marks in postgraduation. Those who have acquired a PhD degree before December 2002 are exempt from having a NET clearance, but all those who have completed a PhD after 2002 do need to clear NET. With a large number of doctorates failing to make it to the teaching profession due to not passing the NET, teachers unions and educators have raised objections against the system. Some have also accused UGC of interfering in the universities autonomy. While pointing to the flaws of the NET, Historian Sumit Sarkar had said the examination pattern does not suit research-oriented minds. The removal of the NET barrier would mean becoming lecture would be a much easier job. The weeding out process associated with the NET clearance has also been blamed for one of the reasons behind vacant teaching posts in universities and colleges across the country. Sources in Human Resources and Development Ministry said the shortage of quality faculty has been a governmental concern and the relief would help colleges easily fill the vacancies. The NET loosens National Eligibility Test (NET), the qualifying exam taken by those applying for a lectureship in colleges, will be scrapped for M Phil and PhD holders Those with a postgraduate degree must still take the NET In 2005, only 7500 qualified out of 1.75 lakh postgraduate students who took the NET The NET was meant to ensure uniformity, objectivity and merit in the selection process With best regards. Bye. ________________________________________________ K Prakash Scientific/Technical Officer-I Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre An Inter-University Centre of University Grants Commission Near Gujarat University Guest House Post Box No.4116, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009 India Phone: 91-079-2630 5971/2630 4695 Extn: 38(Off); 2676 3724(Res) Fax: 91-079-2630 0990/ 2630 7816 Mobile: 9427 000 758 Email: prakash@inflibnet.ac.in; prakash_k@yahoo.com URL: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ ; http://www.prakashk.netfirms.com/ ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 10:14:38 +0530 From: "Dipaali K Bhosle" Subject: RE: [LIS-Forum] Information Related to Shifting of Library To: "Ajay Kumar Sharma" Cc: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Ajay, It is clear cut depend on the size of collection, type of collection, human strength, the layout of library and manegement support. You have to take into consideration all these factors when you are planning the time-frame. Thanks & Regards, Ms. Dipaali K Bhosle INFOMEDIA Mumbai -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in]On Behalf Of Ajay Kumar Sharma Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 5:50 PM To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] Information Related to Shifting of Library Dear Professionals I have just planned for shifting my Library to other place because here my library has not its own place that means on rent. So, I want to know the technicality mentained at the time of transfer. Your Faithfully -- Ajay Kumar Sharma Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (Library) Block No. 3, Old JNU Campus, New Delhi-110067 ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 12:34:45 +0530 From: "Sukhdev Singh" Subject: [LIS-Forum] Place for Social Software in LIS curriculum To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in, medlib@yahoogroups.com Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=WINDOWS-1252; format=flowed Is Internet evolving into a giant global digital library? If yes - then it is due to rise of the phenomena of Social Softwares / Web 2.0 / Library 2.0. < http://sukhdev.blogspot.com/2006/05/is-internet-evolving-into-digital.html > So, obviously Social Softwares will find place in LIS Curriculum sooner or latter. Such a curriculum has been suggestion in blog post: http://www.blogwithoutalibrary.net/?p=197 " --week 1-2: Introduction to social software --week 3-4: Blogs - introduction to terminology and software, hands-on, case studies, content, design, usability --weeks 5-6: RSS technology, tools, hands-on, case studies --weeks 7: Wikis technology, tools, hands-on, case studies --weeks 8-9: Social book marking, tagging & folksonomies theory, tools, case studies --week 10: Online social networks: theory, case studies --weeks 11-12: Other social software tools, e.g.: Instant Messaging applications, Podcasting --week 13-14: best practices, discussion, evaluation" --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://openmed.nic.in ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:15:30 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Need an article To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 18:56:48 +0530 From: Chandrima Roy Dear Ms. Uma Vaithy, Greetings! For any article requirement, you can approach us and send your queries to info@docdelserv.com. We do facilitate copyright cleared articles in Pdf or tiff format within 4-5 days from the date of order. We believe you will definitely find the service as per your needs and convenience. Thanking you Chandrima Roy Divan Enterprises B-9, Basement, "A" Block, Local Shopping Complex Naraina Vihar, Ring Road New Delhi - 110028 Tel: +91-11-25770411 Fax: +91-11-25778876 Email: croy@docdelserv.com croy@indianjournals.com Website: http://www.docdelserv.com http://www.indianjournals.com ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:18:35 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager Subject: [LIS-Forum] Workshop on Communication Skills To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; FORMAT=flowed; charset=X-UNKNOWN Date: Tue, 16 May 2006 15:27:33 +0000 From: Gowri Ravindranth Dear Friends: Greetings! Madras Library Assocation in association with the Department of Mass Media & Communication Studies, University of Madras is organizing a Workshop on Communication Skills from June 15 - 17, 2006 for LIS professionals at Chennai. We look forward to your participation. Brochure and application are available at: http://www.accel-india.com/mala/0700.htm With regards, Gowri ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 15:29:02 +0530 (IST) From: Mailing List Manager Subject: [LIS-Forum] Library, Information Science & Technology Abstracts T (LISTA) with Full Text Now Available from EBSCO Publishing To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Message-ID: Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII Date: Wed, 17 May 2006 14:02:15 +0530 From: Gangadharesha.A.S Dear All, For more information, visit http://www.ebsco.com/home/whatsnew/lista.asp. Add the following links to your "favorites" so these free resources are available whenever you need them! www.libraryresearch.com & www.TeacherReference.com or contact Technical Support at (800) 758-5995 to have these databases added to your profile. Thanks n Regards, Gangadharesha, A. S. E&R Department, Mysore DC Library **************** CAUTION - Disclaimer ***************** This e-mail contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended solely for the use of the addressee(s). If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender by e-mail and delete the original message. Further, you are not to copy, disclose, or distribute this e-mail or its contents to any other person and any such actions are unlawful. This e-mail may contain viruses. Infosys has taken every reasonable precaution to minimize this risk, but is not liable for any damage you may sustain as a result of any virus in this e-mail. 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