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Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Fw: orkut - N K C REPORT BY SAM PATRODA

Librarianship is a noble profession.

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From: librarian Dr krishna <4867348992493532226@mail.orkut.com>
Subject: orkut - N K C REPORT BY SAM PATRODA
To: "Librarian@LIS" <noreply-orkut@google.com>
Date: Tuesday, 14 July, 2009, 7:56 AM

librarian:

Dear Mr. Prime Minister,
Public libraries play a pivotal role in dissemination
of knowledge. In your inaugural address for the
National Knowledge Commission on 2nd August
2005, you had recognized public libraries as an
extremely important element of the foundation
of a knowledge economy. Following up from this,
the NKC has consulted extensively with diverse
stakeholders. As part of this process, we also
constituted a Working Group of experts and
professionals. Their names are listed at the
end of this letter. There is a widespread
agreement that there is an urgent need for reform
in the Libraries and Information Services (LIS) sector.
Several initiatives in this regard have already been
taken by the Government. Our recommendations
for formulating strategies in the LIS sector are as follows:

1.0 Set up a National Commission on
Libraries: A permanent, independent and
financially autonomous National Commission
on Libraries should be eventually set up by the
Central Government as a statutory body to address
all the information and learning needs of the citizens
of India. To launch the process in mission mode, a
National Mission on Libraries should be set up
immediately, for a period of three years. The
Mission should subsequently be converted into
a Permanent Commission. Further details
regarding the role of the proposed National
Mission/ Commission on Libraries are at Annexure 1.

2.0 Prepare a National Census of all Libraries:
A national census of all libraries should be
prepared by undertaking a nation-wide survey.
Collection of census data on libraries would
provide baseline data for planning. The Task
Force that has been set up by the Department
of Culture for this purpose should be given financial
and administrative support to implement this activity
and complete the survey on a priority basis (within
one year). Survey of user needs and reading habits
should be periodic at the national level as part of the
National Sample Survey.

3.0 Revamp LIS Education, Training and Research facilities:
The propo

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Fw: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)

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--- On Tue, 14/7/09, gayathri@nls.ac.in <gayathri@nls.ac.in> wrote:

From: gayathri@nls.ac.in <gayathri@nls.ac.in>
Subject: [LIS-Forum] Post Graduate Diploma in Application of Open Source Software in Library (PGDAOSSL)
To: LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Date: Tuesday, 14 July, 2009, 10:40 AM

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,Â Dept of Library & Information Science,
>> Osmania University, HYDERABAD- 500 007 (INDIA)
>> President, Association of British Scholars (Hyderabad Chapter)
>> +91-9246547599 (Mobile)
>> e:mail-- naglaxman@yahoo.com OR naglaxman@gmail.com
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Fw: [LIS-Forum] NewgenLib

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From: sk riajuddin <riajuddin@gmail.com>
Subject: [LIS-Forum] NewgenLib
To: LIS-Forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Date: Monday, 20 July, 2009, 9:08 AM

Dear All,
I am glad to inform all the forum member that Royal Thimphu College,the first private college in Bhutan having 2000 title have digitized the Library through NewgenLib software.
With regards--
Sk Riajuddin
Librarian.
Royal Thimphu College
Thimphu.Bhutan
+975-17923610

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Saturday, July 18, 2009

Fw: follow our blogs...

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From: kerala librarian <keralalibrarian@gmail.com>
Subject: follow our blogs...

Date: Thursday, 16 July, 2009, 5:52 PM

Dear Sir / Madam,

Kindly request you to follow our blog to keep aware of the activities and latest news on LIS profession in Kerala...

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Fw: Hello from Tatyana - St Petersbert - Russia

Hello from Tatyana - St.Petersberg - Russia

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-- On Thu, 16/7/09, tatyana moskovtseva <antropshino@hotmail.com> wrote:

From: tatyana moskovtseva <antropshino@hotmail.com;
Subject: Hello
To: lotus5673@yahoo.co.in
Date: Thursday, 16 July, 2009, 1:55 AM

Hello dear Raj ! `
I hope you are safe and sound . Mostly people are busy in summer with their different affairs.

As to me … I am so sorry that I don't write you. It is destiny of all my friends in internet.. I'm too busy with my English lessons that I give to some pupils, with my work in boiler house, with my grandson , with my garden.. Now I gather strawberries and raspberries and sell them.

Besides my Russian friend which now lives in Israel asked me to arrange excursion for people from Israel . And you know my English is worthy to talk about everyday and common things but not about art, history, architecture and so on. I'm professional guide, yet only in Russian ,

So I'm reading special books in English, listening CD and try all what I know about Saint-Petersburg in Russian to translate in English. It is terrible ! so many new terms and special words I must know! And I have very bad pronunciation because of my defect: I fail pronounce sound "R" in Russian :- )

I'm afraid very much. How it will be my first excursion? If I would manage, we agreed with my friend that he would send other tourists to me. And maybe it will be a new job for me?

At any rate all my friends which will come to Petersburg (perhaps) will be pleased with me and my guiding them around Petersburg .

So I invite you again, yet I will be little free in the middle of August.

I send some photos of my garden this spring, my apple-trees and my cherry-trees… it is the tiny piece of it. and trip to Italy . I've been twice abroad in my life. To the east and to the west… and if I would go anywhere again… I'm choosing certainly India and Nepal again.. not Europe .

Please write me how are you, what are you doing,… and don't forget me ..I remember all of you, say my warm hello Sharada and children.

unfortunately I use my internet for exchange letters with my friends in late autumn and winter… in general

I hope soon my days will not be so hectic .

best wishes and with love to your family.

Tanya

Unfotunetly I stopped my writing about trip for a while, which lasts already year...

as to your work in russia, it is useless ...because I , for example, a good editor can`t find job, a lot of professors now without job. russia now (and before) never appreciates its minds and educated people. In India is not the same. You should live in here to understand it, and you should live in here to make proper agquintances to make cariera....

I will send you my post addres, yet later, I must find out how it sounds in english, besides i don`t know my post cod,

TANYA
ST.PETERSBERG-RUSSIA

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Friday, July 17, 2009

walk-in-Interview at Punjab University

Dear friends,

A Walk-in-Interview for constitution of a panel of
Library Assistants will be held on 3.8.2009 at 11.00 a.m. in the
office of the Librarian, A.C. Joshi Library, Panjab University,
Chandigarh. The appointments will be made on contract basis on fixed
emoluments of Rs. 9000/- p.m. for working six days a week on morning/
evening shift basis, against vacant posts/leave vacancies in the
University Library System at Chandigarh, Ludhiana, Muktsar and
Hoshiarpur.

For details follow the following link:

http://jobs.puchd.ac.in

With Best Wishes,

Gautam Bahl
Asstt. Librarian,
A.C.Joshi Library,
Panjab University,
Chandigarh - 160014

Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Refresher Courses in LIS in India: Fourth Workshop on "Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge", New Delhi.

Upcoming Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Refresher Courses in LIS in India: Fourth Workshop on "Creation and Dissemination of Knowledge", New Delhi.

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Fwd: LIS Leadership Forum - Workshop Update

From hetal italiya

SUB: Invitation for Participation in "INFORMATION LITERACY FOR LIBRARIANS: a two day workshop for Librarians of Saurashtra Region"

DATE:- 1st & 2nd August 2009

Dear Sir/Madam,

Library and Learning center of Atmiya Institute of Technology and Science, Rajkot in association with Saurashtra University are organizing a two day workshop for the Librarians of Saurashtra Region on the theme - "Information Literacy for Librarians". Please find enclosed herewith the brochure and registration form for details of the same.

The workshop is being conducted keeping in mind the current trends in the Library and Information Science Profession. The topics have been selected in a way that all the Librarians and LIS professionals who attend this workshop will Learn about Information Literacy concept and also get empowered to create one for their users. The focus is on the Internet and the Free and Open access resources with the help of which one can provide good number of services to its users in current times.

We look forward for the active participation of your Librarian and other Library Staff in the workshop. In this occasion a proposal to form SAULIBNET (Saurashtra Library Network) will also be made thus we would like to have your valuable inputs in making it an effective tool in upgrading the present status of the academic libraries in Saurashtra region.

Join us and make this workshop a breakthrough event in the field of Library and science in the Saurashtra Region.

For queries or more information please contact sdtank@aits.edu.in and visit the website http://www.aits.edu.in

Thanking you.

Yours faithfully,

Mrs. Sheetal D Tank,
UNIC-LIBRARY/AITS
ATMIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE
YOGIDHAM, Kalawad Road,
RAJKOT - 360 005 (GUJARAT)

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Updation in EG@

Dear e-Granthalaya Users,

1. We are making regular efforts to make the e-Granthalaya Software with more and more features, user-friendly and easy to install. In the recent past, we have removed the "SQL Reporting Services" from the application as it was cumbersome to install and setup the Service at Server PC. In place of "SQL Reporting Service", now we have added "Crystal Reports" which are wrapped with the application and no need to install separately.

2. In this series of simplification of the application, now we have removed "GranthService" layer also from the application, especially, where database is residing either in the same/local PC or on LAN. Due to this, now there two variants of the e-Granthalaya Ver.3.0:-

A). eG3 with Local/LAN database connectivity where database is available in local/same pc or on LAN
B). eG3 with Remote/WAN database connectivity where database is available in remote PC. e.g. ZSI, BSI and NIC databases are hosted in NIC Server in Delhi. In such situation, these libraries will continue the use of "GranthService" layer.

eG3 Updates:

3. Now eG3 Update is available for "eG3 Client Program" for download/install from our server. The eG3 Client Program can also be updated/installed direct onto your client PC from the following URL:
http://egranthalaya.nic.in/eg3/publish.htm
4. This update is for all the eG3 users except BSI, ZSI and NIC libraries...these libraries can update their client program from the following lcoation:
http://egranthalaya.nic.in/eg3_WCF/publish.htm

5. To install the eG3 latest update, first un-install the existing Client program (not the database) from all clients PC and then run the "setup" program direct from the above mentioned URL by clicking the INSTALL button.
6. On successful installation, database connectivity form (in place of GranthService Form) will be opened with the following 4 text boxes where u have to provide the database info:
i). Database Server Name: copy this name from first screen of the SQL Server 2005 management studio
ii). Database Name:
iii). Login/Databse User Name
Iv). Password

NOTE: It is advisable to update the client software first in a single PC. on successful updation then other client PCs can be updated accordingly. Also before updation, take the database backup.

After updation, you must check all the utilities and data of the library. In case, you observe any error pl communicate us for correction.

Changes:
1. All reports are added
2. Some of the bugs removed
3. Database connectivity method changed, removed the GranthService layer.

Future updation: After this updation, we will again re-check the reports and if required reports will be modified accordingly. Also, more features will be added.

Autoamtic Updation: Future updation will be done automatically in case Client PCs are on internet.

Users are requested to send the feedback about the software and in case they need to suggest any addition/modification, they may send us in the email. Also, in case users need to add new Report then they may send us the Format of the Report

thanks

with regards

Ram Kumar Matoria
Technical Director
Library & Information Services Division
NATIONAL INFORMATICS CENTRE
A-Block, CGO Complex,
New Delhi -110 003

Ph. 011-24305487
IP Phone: 5487
EMAIL: rkmatoria@nic.in

Thursday, July 9, 2009

Have a look at Today's librarians in news in thier wonderful colours....FOLLOW THE LINK

Have a look at Today's librarians in news in thier wonderful colours....FOLLOW THE LINK
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Saturday, July 4, 2009

Random pics and thoughts of a Librarian!! Librarian and tension ... no way together!!!!!!!!!

tension : Tension and Librarians ... no way ...!!!
Logical and illogical, rational and irrational random pics and thoughts of a Librarian!!

20090704 - Saturday - 0912am : Tension is good dear!

Hi there,

Tension is the most unwanted thing by every one. No one likes to be in tension or under tension. The way it increases our temperature, the way it increases our pulse beat, the way it at times shakes us, the way it makes us tremble, the way it makes us cry shout, the way it makes us aggressive, the way it makes us dead over silent .... who welcomes, who wishes to be under tension. Every one wishes to avoid situations that cause tension, every one would wish to avaoid people, situations that cause tension. Never the less tension does occur to all of us at times, many a times, some times ... unanticipated ... un announced. It is part and parcel of our life ... it is one of the normal part of our behaviour... it is normal part of peoples behaviour. Indeed it is not bad to be under tension. When we are confronted with too many things to be accomplished, when we miss a train .... when we were heading for an interview ... meeting, when we are faced with an accident ... and we were heading for an exam ... when a close friend relative shows an untoward, unusual ... shocking behaviour. ..... tension occurs ... when our mind cannot accept certain things... in that particular moment. What is important is to understand the whole thing. Tension is very natural ... tension should not be avoided ... it should be faced consciously. Tension according to me is the hot / cold feeling that we have about an incident, accident etc. The sequence of things that happened at a particular moment have nothing to do ... our fealing and realisation that we are in trouble is a problem. The problem is not in facing the situation, the problem is not in speeding up the works... the problem is not in handling too many things at a time, the problem is not in situations, the prolbem is in the the people around us whom we consider as problematic .... the problem is in the way we react and respond to that situation, which caused tension, unrest. The best way to handle tension is to relax, focus on the works in hand... be objective in handling things one by one ... cooolly.

Now what is so bad in TENSION? Great works that are accomplished by us in different walk of our lives ... get done under tension ... am I right? Things that are impossible happen under tension. Things that we never imagined to do ... get done when we are at the pitch of our tension ... the so called unwanted tension.

Let us welcome tension dear .... the moment we welcome tension ... tension is gone. Tensions are energigers .. tensions are tonics ... tensions are boosters ... let us employ our tensions in constructive works. We can do it..... we have done it at times ... am I right?

RajLibrarian
Moderator-ILI

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Friday, July 3, 2009

Fw: [LIS-Forum] Opening of Library Trainee positions at the ResourceCentre, DA-IICT Gandhinagar, Gujarat

--- On Thu, 2/7/09, TSKumbar <ts_kumbar@daiict.ac.in> wrote:

From: TSKumbar <ts_kumbar@daiict.ac.in>
Subject: [LIS-Forum] Opening of Library Trainee positions at the ResourceCentre, DA-IICT Gandhinagar, Gujarat
To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Date: Thursday, 2 July, 2009, 5:07 PM

Dear Colleagues,

Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candadates.

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Subject: Opening of Library Trainee positions at the Resource Centre, DA-IICT Gandhinagar, Gujarat

The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DA-IICT) at Gandhinagar http://www.daiict.ac.in/ is looking for young, dynamic and fresh graduates with minimum First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science to work as 'Library Trainees' for its Resource Centre (Library).

Duration of the Training is for a period of one year and selected trainees gets a fixed stipend of Rs. 8000/-per month with no other facilities/ benefits, excepting casual leave. Accomodation in students hostel on the campus on payment basis will be provided, subject to availability.

The Resource Centre http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ has fully computerized in-house operations and services and provides access to wide variety of digital collection, catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken to make this library as one of the leading and resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. It is a part of regional & national consortia and actively participates in the resource sharing activities.

The Resource Centre is kept open till mid night on all working days during the semester and is open on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Selected trainees will require to work during these extended hours on rotation basis alongwith other staff members.

Nature of Traineeship: Traniees will be provided with an opportunity to work in different sections of the Resource Centre and learn the modern library management techniques and web based services.The Resource Centre provides a highly professional working & learning environment. The selected candidates will have ample of opportunities to work and learn on emerging IT tools and technologies.

Date for Written Test & Interview: 27th July, 2009 ( Monday) at 10.00am

Venue for written test and Interview: DA-IICT Campus, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat

Address for sending the application: Please send your advance copy of the application to hr@daiict.ac.in (Head, HR & Admin, DA-IICT, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat Tel: 079-30510551, 30510591)

The interested candidates who meet the above mentioned basic requirements may send in thier application with CV at the above address and directly come for the written test and interview. Candidate are requested to bring with them the certificates in support of date of birth and qualifications, and experiences, if any.

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Thanks & Regards

Kumbar

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Dr. T S Kumbar

Resource Centre

DA-IICT

Gandhinagar

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Friends do you know any thing about a forum of GAY LIBRARIANS? ..... EXPLORE follow the link : http://tribes.tribe.net/3df67098-1328-473c-a4e7-14eb9bfcf95a

Friends, it is indeed a remarkable moment in Indian history with regard to gay culture and gay rights. There is nothing unnatural or irrational about being a gay. Ofcourse every culture, society defines the way its members should act ... behave. Right and wrong is always a subject of debate any way.

titbits for librarians and book lovers :

Gay Life & Culture: A World History(Hardcover - 2006/10/17)by
Robert Aldrich (Editor)
List Price:Rs 2602; Our Price: Rs. 2056 ;Order now and get it in 20-30 business days. See DetailsAll India - Free Shipping. See DetailsShips to India only.Buy online using: - Credit Card (VISA & MasterCard)- Debit Card or Internet Banking Account (all major Indian Banks accepted)- Cheque, Demand Draft or Money Order. See DetailsPublisher: Universe Publishing(ny)

Book: Gay Life & Culture: A World History
In the years since Stonewall, the world has witnessed an outpouring of research, critical inquiry, and re-interpretation of gay life and culture. This book draws on groundbreaking new material to present a comprehensive survey of all things gay, stretching back to ancient Sumeria and ranging to the present day. Critically acclaimed historian Robert Aldrich and ten leading scholars juxtapose thought-provoking essays with an extensive selection of images, many never before seen. This masterful combination reveals the story behind gay culture from the industrialized world to the remotest corners of tribal New Guinea. Among the contributors are noted names in GLBT studies such as Brett Beemyn (author of Bisexuality in the Lives of Men), Charles Hupperts (expert on classical antiquity at the University of Amsterdam), Helmut Puff (University of Michigan expert on the medieval world), and Florence Temagne (author of A History of Homosexuality in Europe). The book covers such topics as the Old Testament relationship between Jonathan and David, the Age of Confucius, Native American berdaches, Polynesian mahus, Berlin in the '20s, Stonewall and the disco-flavored hedonism that followed, and the advent of AIDS, Act Up, and Angels in America. This book is an important contribution to understanding what makes gay life and culture universal throughout human culture and across time.
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Thursday, Jul 02, 2009 , India
The Delhi High Court on Thursday ruled that homosexuality is no more a crime. The verdict brought happiness and cheers to the Indian gay activists. Gay activist Arvind Narayan spoke to NDTV about the verdict.
http://www.ndtv.com/news/videos/video_player.php?id=1132014

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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Fw: [LIS-Forum] Eugene Garfield's tribute to S.R. Ranganathan ... follow the link to access the information

--- On Wed, 1/7/09, Shriram Pandey <ram.mlib@gmail.com> wrote:

From: Shriram Pandey <ram.mlib@gmail.com>
Subject: [LIS-Forum] Eugene Garfield's tribute to S.R. Ranganathan
To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Date: Wednesday, 1 July, 2009, 12:45 AM

Dear List members,
I found an interesting essay by Eugene Garfield's which is tribute to
S R Ranganathan.This article was published long back in 1984 in
Current Contents. The detail is available at

: http://www.garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v7p037y1984.pdf

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DR.GOUDAR SUPER ANNUATES....AND COMMITS TO HIS PROFESSIONAL INVOLEMENT AND SPIRITS HIGH. CONGRATULATIONS DR. KEEP IT UP.

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From: I.R.N.Goudar <goudar@nal.res.in>
Subject: [LIS-Forum] My superannuation & Thanks
To: lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in
Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 6:26 PM

Dear Professional Colleagues,

I retired formally on superannuation, today, 30th June 2009 from my
present post as Head, Information Centre at NAL. During 32 years of my professional career in various institutions like CFTRI-Mysore, L&T-Bombay, IICT-Hyderabad, IIT-Chennai and NAL many of you have extended your affection, cooperation and helped me in providing effective information services to all our patrons.

The Karnataka State Library Association for which I worked as its president earlier for a short period, is one of the top level professional organization which needs to be strengthened by way of increasing its membership base and new activities. The present office bearers are very active and I am sure they will take the association to the new height. I thank members of various professional associations/organisations including ILA, IASLIC, SIS, ALSD, IALA, IPLA, INFLIBNET, ARP-AR&DB/DRDO,Bangalore Libraries Group, NCSI-NET, etc., wherein I was involved in their activities in way or the other. I also thank the Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka for having given me an opportunity to serve as a member of SLA.

I cherished the assignments given to me during refreshers courses conducted especially by Bangalore University, Mysore University, Kuvempu University, Karnatak University, RGUHS and some Engineering Colleges, for which I thank concerned faculty members/librarians.

While I will be retiring from my service at NAL I would like to be active in all professional matters. Once again I thank all professionals and wish you all best accomplishments both in professional career and personal life. I can be contacted at the following address:

   Email:irnaganagoudar@yahoo.co.in
   Phone:080-25235315
   Mobile:09845381854

Once thanks and greetings.

Goudar
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Dear, you know we are running every day .... we stop at certain stops ... then keep running ... on the way we get hurdles .. face them and again start running, walking, sliding ... life goes on. Some times we take over others by our speed .. some times others take over us when we are slow. Some times we miss a bus or train or whatever ... and stop at a stop longer than required .. and you know at every stop we learn some thing .. which we cant realise when we are in running ... interesting know dear ... hope these realisations must have occured to you as well many a times ... We suddenly realise how nice it is to be out of a difficilty, hurdle ... rush caos. Be smiling dear be happy. Keep smiling... be happy ... every small journey we take up every day teaches us some thing. Let us be aware....let us be keen observers.

Darling, today morning when me and Vicky were on the way to school and my institute ... it is memorable. Due to some electrical problem at Mulund, it was announced that the trains will not be stopping at Nahur and Kanjurmarg.... Believe me there was utter confusion amongst passengers ... trains were n0t moving at all ... when were approaching Bhandup where we decided to get down. It is next to impossible to get down. There was heavy rush of people to get down....there was a down pour of passsengers where we were to board. Some college boys helped Vicky to get down ... and you know i got stuck ... I mean my bag got stuck between people..... it was hell a lot of a pain to get my bad .... the straps came off and the bag fell down near the door way.... with great difficulty i got down and started running with the running train to fetch my bag.... one of the passengers was very kind and considerate ... he made a little way to catch hold of my bag .... ultimately ... I fetched the bag and sat down at station for a few minutes with Vicky and then proceeded furtther to reach school and institute... Vicky got late to school....I cam to institute at about 10.00am instead of 9............

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Subject: Fwd: useful to someone
To: "anantmjoshi" <anantmjoshi@gmail.com>
Date: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 5:35 PM

if it helps to help somebody

Hello Friends,

If you have come across any bright students coming from poor financial
background who have finished their 10th standard this year (April
2009) and scored more than 80%,
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The NGO is conducting a written test and those who clear the test will
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Please ask the students to contact the people mentioned below to get the form
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Dear Vasantakumari,

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It is indeed my pleasure to be your professional friend on lisleader. I am equally elated to welcome you to the team of authors/contributors of "India Librarian International". Apart from contributing to your own Blog titled, "vasu", we welcome madam, we look forward for your contributions to ili in terms of papers, news, eassays ... motivational writings ... or any thing relevant to the librarians of india and elsewhere. We request you to introduce yourself to the authors and readers of ili in your first communication.

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