RE: change of MLIS degree to MSc - not required and stop.
Recently some mails are being posted on Lis-forum for changing MLIS to MSc degree ( few mails for and few against). Surprise to note the suggestion to change the nomenclature is coming from our young professionals who are more tech-savvy!!!. One should have self respect for his profession. The dedication to profession brings all fame and satisfaction. We should not feel shy, shame or degraded while telling our degree to someone. This fear of inferiority in society makes us nervous. Each profession has its own uniqueness and value. In what way our image will improve by telling MSc? In many universities our course is classified under Faculty of Science like any other basic science courses. "Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return" in what way an MSc nomenclature will help us to remove this image? Unless we prove our credibility.... "So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India" who said change of syllabus needs change of degree name? the syllabus can be updated frequently benchmarking with top LIS schools even without changing the name of the degree. I strongly opine that our degree nomenclature has unique feature and it need not be changed as few budding fellow professionals are proposing to change. Fellow colleagues, let us stop this type of discussion as it could lead to throwing mud on our face and profession. Manjunath _____________________________________________ Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist. Karnataka State, India Phone: 91-0820-2573551(off) 2575161(Res). manjunath@mail.tapmi.org; manju_tapmi@yahoo.com _____________________________________________ -----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of M.Arockia Lourdu Raj Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:27 PM To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] change of degree Dear Professionals, I agree with the srinivasulu's point of view of changing the degree from MLISc to MSc will bring value to this degree and LIS professsionals. I would also like to mention that as well as changing the degree, we should change the subject name also from Library and Informtion science to Information Science, Because as soon as we say Library science the way they look at us totally different.Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return. So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India. So that other country will accept our LIS programme.Faculty members also have to update their knowedge from time to time. With regards M Arockia Lourdu Raj __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Dear Colleagues,
I simply agree with Dr. Manjunath, we library science professionals should not feel hesitated to introduce ourself as LIS professionalists, we have our own identity in society and should work to improve that. Feel proud to say that we belong to cult of Information providers.
Thanks
Manjunath K
Thanks very much Manjunath for this sensible intervention. If we serve our
clients well, we will be respected. Long after they have relinquished
office, people like Jayaram Haravu and Aspari Ratnakar are respected. The
late T B rajashekar achieved a lot working quietly without much fanfare. The
late Sarangan did not have a big degree but he ran the CSIR library so well,
and later managed the Fertilizer association library virtually
single-handed. Their contributions are there to see. As you had mentioned,
it is the dedication which matters. I wish young entrants to the profession
take them as role models. I know of librarians who are doing exceptionally
well, but who have not gone to a Library school and I don't want to mention
their names as they are still in service. What counts is not the degree but
the kind and quality of service one provides; one's willingnes to accept
that ours is a secondary profession meant to serve scientists, scholars,
teachers, professionals, policymakers, students and the lay public.
Bestwishes.
Arun
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From: "Manjunath K"
Recently some mails are being posted on Lis-forum for changing MLIS to MSc degree ( few mails for and few against). Surprise to note the suggestion to change the nomenclature is coming from our young professionals who are more tech-savvy!!!.
One should have self respect for his profession. The dedication to profession brings all fame and satisfaction.
We should not feel shy, shame or degraded while telling our degree to someone. This fear of inferiority in society makes us nervous. Each profession has its own uniqueness and value. In what way our image will improve by telling MSc? In many universities our course is classified under Faculty of Science like any other basic science courses.
"Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return" in what way an MSc nomenclature will help us to remove this image? Unless we prove our credibility....
"So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India" who said change of syllabus needs change of degree name? the syllabus can be updated frequently benchmarking with top LIS schools even without changing the name of the degree.
I strongly opine that our degree nomenclature has unique feature and it need not be changed as few budding fellow professionals are proposing to change.
Fellow colleagues, let us stop this type of discussion as it could lead to throwing mud on our face and profession.
Manjunath _____________________________________________ Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist. Karnataka State, India Phone: 91-0820-2573551(off) 2575161(Res). manjunath@mail.tapmi.org; manju_tapmi@yahoo.com _____________________________________________
-----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of M.Arockia Lourdu Raj Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:27 PM To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] change of degree
Dear Professionals,
I agree with the srinivasulu's point of view of changing the degree from MLISc to MSc will bring value to this degree and LIS professsionals. I would also like to mention that as well as changing the degree, we should change the subject name also from Library and Informtion science to Information Science, Because as soon as we say Library science the way they look at us totally different.Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return.
So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India. So that other country will accept our LIS programme.Faculty members also have to update their knowedge from time to time.
With regards M Arockia Lourdu Raj
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As Professor Arunachalam said, even people with out Library Science degrees, are happy to be called as Librarians. They are working as LIBRARIANS in India. Then what is the problem with our own young pople? It is the work that matters, not the designation, please understand.
And there is no need to change the course name, as well. Ours is MORE THAN a M.Sc, do not understimate our degree by calling it as an 'M. Sc'. Offcourse the syllabus should be changed, and UGC should come-up with new syllabus. The latest UGC syllabus prepared by Professor Karisiddappa committee may need sufficient and timely changes.
And, like Elsevier's advertisement says, "Neven Understimate the Importance of a Librarian". Tell to your own mind that "I am a Librarian", atleast 10 times a day.
Mahesh
Subbiah Arunachalam
Recently some mails are being posted on Lis-forum for changing MLIS to MSc degree ( few mails for and few against). Surprise to note the suggestion to change the nomenclature is coming from our young professionals who are more tech-savvy!!!.
One should have self respect for his profession. The dedication to profession brings all fame and satisfaction.
We should not feel shy, shame or degraded while telling our degree to someone. This fear of inferiority in society makes us nervous. Each profession has its own uniqueness and value. In what way our image will improve by telling MSc? In many universities our course is classified under Faculty of Science like any other basic science courses.
"Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return" in what way an MSc nomenclature will help us to remove this image? Unless we prove our credibility....
"So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India" who said change of syllabus needs change of degree name? the syllabus can be updated frequently benchmarking with top LIS schools even without changing the name of the degree.
I strongly opine that our degree nomenclature has unique feature and it need not be changed as few budding fellow professionals are proposing to change.
Fellow colleagues, let us stop this type of discussion as it could lead to throwing mud on our face and profession.
Manjunath _____________________________________________ Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist. Karnataka State, India Phone: 91-0820-2573551(off) 2575161(Res). manjunath@mail.tapmi.org; manju_tapmi@yahoo.com _____________________________________________
-----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of M.Arockia Lourdu Raj Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:27 PM To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] change of degree
Dear Professionals,
I agree with the srinivasulu's point of view of changing the degree from MLISc to MSc will bring value to this degree and LIS professsionals. I would also like to mention that as well as changing the degree, we should change the subject name also from Library and Informtion science to Information Science, Because as soon as we say Library science the way they look at us totally different.Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return.
So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India. So that other country will accept our LIS programme.Faculty members also have to update their knowedge from time to time.
With regards M Arockia Lourdu Raj
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As Professor Arunachalam said, even people with out Library Science degrees, are happy to be called as Librarians. They are working as LIBRARIANS in India. Then what is the problem with our own young pople? It is the work that matters, not the designation, please understand.
And there is no need to change the course name, as well. Ours is MORE THAN a M.Sc, do not understimate our degree by calling it as an 'M. Sc'. Offcourse the syllabus should be changed, and UGC should come-up with new syllabus. The latest UGC syllabus prepared by Professor Karisiddappa committee may need sufficient and timely changes.
And, like Elsevier's advertisement says, "Neven Understimate the Importance of a Librarian". Tell to your own mind that "I am a Librarian", atleast 10 times a day.
Mahesh
Subbiah Arunachalam
Recently some mails are being posted on Lis-forum for changing MLIS to MSc degree ( few mails for and few against). Surprise to note the suggestion to change the nomenclature is coming from our young professionals who are more tech-savvy!!!.
One should have self respect for his profession. The dedication to profession brings all fame and satisfaction.
We should not feel shy, shame or degraded while telling our degree to someone. This fear of inferiority in society makes us nervous. Each profession has its own uniqueness and value. In what way our image will improve by telling MSc? In many universities our course is classified under Faculty of Science like any other basic science courses.
"Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return" in what way an MSc nomenclature will help us to remove this image? Unless we prove our credibility....
"So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India" who said change of syllabus needs change of degree name? the syllabus can be updated frequently benchmarking with top LIS schools even without changing the name of the degree.
I strongly opine that our degree nomenclature has unique feature and it need not be changed as few budding fellow professionals are proposing to change.
Fellow colleagues, let us stop this type of discussion as it could lead to throwing mud on our face and profession.
Manjunath _____________________________________________ Dr. Manjunatha K Librarian T.A. Pai Management Institute Manipal - 576 104. Udupi Dist. Karnataka State, India Phone: 91-0820-2573551(off) 2575161(Res). manjunath@mail.tapmi.org; manju_tapmi@yahoo.com _____________________________________________
-----Original Message----- From: lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of M.Arockia Lourdu Raj Sent: Friday, June 09, 2006 5:27 PM To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] change of degree
Dear Professionals,
I agree with the srinivasulu's point of view of changing the degree from MLISc to MSc will bring value to this degree and LIS professsionals. I would also like to mention that as well as changing the degree, we should change the subject name also from Library and Informtion science to Information Science, Because as soon as we say Library science the way they look at us totally different.Still people are thinking that Library means simply sitting around the book and doing some issue and return.
So we have revise the syllabus of LIS.we should follow the ALA syllabus in India. So that other country will accept our LIS programme.Faculty members also have to update their knowedge from time to time.
With regards M Arockia Lourdu Raj
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Here is an Opportunity for young and dynamic LIS professionals to work in a very good academic and ICT environment and to get advanced training in practical librarianship. Applications are invited for three temporary vacancies of 8 months, at IGIDR library, Mumbai. Candidates would get practical training in LIBSYS, WINISIS, MySQL/PHP, Dspace, Web designing and various electronic bibliographic and statistical databases. Those interested may please send their resume immediately to me over email, with two references. Candiates short listed for the interview will be informed over email. Interviews and written test will be held on 23/6/2006. Canditates need to attend the interviews at their own cost. Qualifications: M.Lib.Sc or equivalent with minimum 55% marks Age limit : 26 years. * Reservation as per the Govt Rules. Other requirements: Good communication skills. Familiarity with computer operations, working knowledge of MS-Office, CDS/ISIS or WINISIS The post carries a consolidated salary of Rs.7000/- per month. Candidates selected for the post, have to make their own arrangements for stay in Mumbai. Thanks, G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon (East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 phone : 022-28416544 email : gkm@igidr.ac.in
The last date for receiving application/resume is 17/6/2006. Shortlisted candidates for the interview/written test, will be intimated over email. As informed earlier, these will beld on 23/6/2006. g.k.manjunath Chief Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai On Tue, 13 Jun 2006, G.K.MANJUNATH wrote:
Here is an Opportunity for young and dynamic LIS professionals to work in a very good academic and ICT environment and to get advanced training in practical librarianship.
Applications are invited for three temporary vacancies of 8 months, at IGIDR library, Mumbai.
Candidates would get practical training in LIBSYS, WINISIS, MySQL/PHP, Dspace, Web designing and various electronic bibliographic and statistical databases.
Those interested may please send their resume immediately to me over email, with two references.
Candiates short listed for the interview will be informed over email.
Interviews and written test will be held on 23/6/2006. Canditates need to attend the interviews at their own cost.
Qualifications: M.Lib.Sc or equivalent with minimum 55% marks
Age limit : 26 years.
* Reservation as per the Govt Rules.
Other requirements: Good communication skills. Familiarity with computer operations, working knowledge of MS-Office, CDS/ISIS or WINISIS
The post carries a consolidated salary of Rs.7000/- per month.
Candidates selected for the post, have to make their own arrangements for stay in Mumbai.
Thanks,
G.K.Manjunath
Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon (East ) MUMBAI - 400 065
phone : 022-28416544
email : gkm@igidr.ac.in
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G.K.MANJUNATH -
Mahesh Chamayil -
Manjunath K -
Praveen Vaidya -
Subbiah Arunachalam