Hello all,
There are many Open Source softwares that have dominated the
University and Library Services today.
For Example, Open Office, Dspace, NewGenlib, Moodle, Brihaspati
(Virtual Classroom softwares), Drupal, Zope, Joomla (CMS) are the
common packages found in most of the Institutions.
As UGC is itself promoting the use of OpenSource, cutting cost, etc.,
most of the autonomous institutions are favouring Open Source.
Many a times, it is the Librarians who has to upload relevant
content to the respected Softwares. It is always better that
Librarians are trained in understanding the Operating System and
respective softwares, so that they are independent in handling many
of the common errors in their day today activities.
Ofcourse, Skilled Teachers,infrastructure are an issue. Now
reasonably good Laptops are available which can be used for
experimenting purpose.
I strongly support, that, Diploma in Open Source is a added feather
to the curriculum.
Gayathri
Information Scientist
National Law School of India University
Bangalore 560 072.
> If one considers 'Librarian as a Teacher', then learning as many software
> as possible is always welcome. Libraries which are the test beds for such
> software can always pass on the knowledge to the needy. The option of
> learing OSS, specialising in one or more, should be left to the
> individuals.
>
> Therefore, I personally feel, the idea of starting such a programme seems
> to be good. However, its feasibility and long sustainability, considering
> the availability of experts/faculty members, infra-structure and the cost
> ( course fee ) involved, need to be closely looked at.
>
> Finally, when there can be post-graduate diplomas in networking, computer
> application, etc, for librarians, offered in distance mode with more
> emphasis on theory, why not a full-time course for OSS as suggested by
> Mr.Barman ?. I very appreciate the intent and its usefulness.
>
> For the benefit of all the professionals in the country, it is ideal to
> have such a programme in at least 4-5 major cities. Institutions like
> INFLIBNET, NCSI, DRTC, ISIM, INSDOC [NISCAIR], etc., can make significant
> contributions to this venture.
>
> thanks,
>
> Dr.G.K.Manjunath
> Chief Librarian
> Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research
> Film City Road
> Santosh Nagar
> Goregaon(East )
> MUMBAI - 400 065
>
> Phone: 022-28416528
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, 10 Jul 2009, Prof. N. Laxman Rao. wrote:
>
>> helo
>>
>> i wnt to express my doubts abt this course. do u wnt to make librarians
>> or teachers? if it is teacher he may be interested to know many
>> software, so tht he can teach. but a librarian applies only one software
>> for automation or one software for digital library and so on. the use of
>> such software can be learnt in 2 weeks. then wht the librarians will do
>> by learning use of many softwares. these softwares do get updated, and
>> without using is it possible to keep track of updates? Â newer and newer
>> sofwares are coming at fast rate? hw long u will update ur syllabus.
>> there are problems with OSS too. In India we donot hav usergroups to
>> sort out the problems,. we have seen till today professional frnds do
>> not know wht is CDS/ISIS, and they think it is Library management
>> software? many schools teach the same till now. we need to replace the
>> CDS/ISIS with one of the best OSS and make the student a master so tht
>> he can use it and also keep track of the developments.
>>
>> i think tht this program is not advisable, ad i am surprised with the
>> idea. there are many library professionals at every corner of this
>> country, who can teach KOHA, D Space, Green stone etc. butmake the
>> program much more useful and let the students do not get taken for a
>> ride. all the best for the [proposed program with best wishes
>>
>> Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO,Â
>> UGC- EMERITUS PROFESSOR, Dept of Library & Information Science,
>> Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA)
>> President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter)
>> +91-9246547599 (Mobile)
>> e:mail--
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