Ranking Web of World Repositories just published the latest ranking of January 2009.
Check the top 300 World repositories at http://repositories .webometrics. info/top300_ rep.asp
And top 300 Institutional repositories at http://repositories .webometrics. info/top300_ rep_inst. asp
Among World repositories, IISc from India stands 39th and ISI stands 105th. The leading International Repository in Library and Information Science and Technology called "E-LIS" 19th in the ranking.
Among Institutional repositories from India, IISc repository stands 28th and ISI repository stands 89th.
Methodology:
Using as basis the data from the Registry of Open Access Repositories (ROAR) and The Directory of Open Access Repositories (OpendOAR) the list of repositories is compuled accroding to certain conditions. See more details here about the methodilogy used http://repositories .webometrics. info/methodology _rep.html
Friday, January 30, 2009
Ten Point Agenda of National Knowledge Commission to improve the quality and quantity of Ph.D. students in the country
Ten Point Agenda of Indian National Knowledge Commission to improve the quality and quantity of Ph.D. students in the country.
1. Launch a national publicity campaign to attract the best young minds for careers in teaching at all levels, and also academic research
2. Initiate major academic reforms in universities
3. Implement administrative reforms in universities
4. Enable research environments in universities
5. Set up more quality undergraduate teaching institutions across disciplines
6. Increase funding for education at all levels and for R&D
7. Rejuvenate doctoral programmes across disciplines
8. Ensure quality of doctoral work and academic research in institutions
9. Enable vigorous Industry-Academia interaction
10. Foster a global outlook in research
We hope, LIS researchers will be more vocal for early implementation of this recommendation.
Source: http://knowledgecommission.gov.in/downloads/recommendations/MoreQualityPhDLetterPM.pdf
1. Launch a national publicity campaign to attract the best young minds for careers in teaching at all levels, and also academic research
2. Initiate major academic reforms in universities
3. Implement administrative reforms in universities
4. Enable research environments in universities
5. Set up more quality undergraduate teaching institutions across disciplines
6. Increase funding for education at all levels and for R&D
7. Rejuvenate doctoral programmes across disciplines
8. Ensure quality of doctoral work and academic research in institutions
9. Enable vigorous Industry-Academia interaction
10. Foster a global outlook in research
We hope, LIS researchers will be more vocal for early implementation of this recommendation.
Source: http://knowledgecommission.gov.in/downloads/recommendations/MoreQualityPhDLetterPM.pdf
desidoc J of Lib & Infor Tech- online
DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information
Technology
http://publications.drdo.gov.in/ojs/index.php/djlit
For archives (DBIT) volume1+ follow the give path:
http://publications.drdo.gov.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?site=localhost&a=p&p=ab
out&c=dbit&l=en&w=utf-8
Technology
http://publications.drdo.gov.in/ojs/index.php/djlit
For archives (DBIT) volume1+ follow the give path:
http://publications.drdo.gov.in/gsdl/cgi-bin/library?site=localhost&a=p&p=ab
out&c=dbit&l=en&w=utf-8
ICT - Open Source tools for Library
Technology is fear for beginners it is not tough. There are number of open source tools for ICT - (well tested and widely applied) available which can be freely downloaded and implemented with minimal desired customization. This won't impact in libraries shrinking budget. Only we need to acquire hardware and download freely available tools.
No doubt there is huge list of open source tools available on the web but to start with here I am mentioning a few well known widely used tools which I came across on which any one can work out for there respective libraries:
1. NewGenLib or Koha (Library automation tool)
2. DSpace, GSDL or ePrints (Digital Library).
3. Moodle (Elearning tool)
4. Joomla or Drupal (CMS)
5. WordPress (Blog tool)
6. MediaWiki (Wiki tool)
7. OpenURL suite (CUFTS - knowledge base consortia tool, Godot - Link resolver & DbWiz - Federated search engine)
No doubt there is huge list of open source tools available on the web but to start with here I am mentioning a few well known widely used tools which I came across on which any one can work out for there respective libraries:
1. NewGenLib or Koha (Library automation tool)
2. DSpace, GSDL or ePrints (Digital Library).
3. Moodle (Elearning tool)
4. Joomla or Drupal (CMS)
5. WordPress (Blog tool)
6. MediaWiki (Wiki tool)
7. OpenURL suite (CUFTS - knowledge base consortia tool, Godot - Link resolver & DbWiz - Federated search engine)
Installation of Greenstone
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Libraries in Europe and Africa Acquire the VTLS Archival Management System
VTLS announced the development and deployment of the Archives Management System (AMS). This system was developed in partnership with the National Library of Wales. The system follows the ISAD (International Standard Archive Description) standard and has advanced hierarchical linking capabilities, which are essential to the success of archive collections. VTLS also announced that the Slovak National Library (in Bratislava) and Makerere University (in Uganda) have acquired the AMS.
Copyright V2.0 : New code to shield software
The government plans to introduce a legislation empowering software makers in their fight against the sale of unauthorised copies of their products, as it looks to crack down on rampant piracy in the country where nearly three-fourths of the software used is pirated.
An amendment to the Copyright Act, which will be introduced in Parliament later this year, will make it illegal to break the security code of all
kinds of software from operating systems and games to multimedia players.
The proposed law will also make it punishable to access computer networks and websites without authorisation.
For detail: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/Economy/Policy/Copyright_v20_New_code_to_shield_software/articleshow/3939914.cms
An amendment to the Copyright Act, which will be introduced in Parliament later this year, will make it illegal to break the security code of all
kinds of software from operating systems and games to multimedia players.
The proposed law will also make it punishable to access computer networks and websites without authorisation.
For detail: http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/Economy/Policy/Copyright_v20_New_code_to_shield_software/articleshow/3939914.cms
Videos for B Tech education
Libraries in Engineering Colleges can set up video viewing sections, as part
of the libraries, by putting a few computers and making available, the NTPEL
Video lectures on B Tech courses, in them, for promoting e-learning.
The high quality video lectures for around 4500 hours, created by 350
teachers in IITs are included in the NTPEL package. The cost altogether for
the videos in DVD format is Rs one lakh only. Alternatively, the contents
can be put as a website in intranet. By setting up such an e-learning unit,
the library can emerge as a direct partner in engineering education, by
disseminating the contents of the video lectures.
This mail is intended to draw the attention of the pro-active librarians in
engineering colleges to the less utilized NTPEL e-learning package.
The lectures are available for viewing on YouTube at
http://in.youtube.com/user/nptelhrd
NTPEL site at http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/ will provide more details.
of the libraries, by putting a few computers and making available, the NTPEL
Video lectures on B Tech courses, in them, for promoting e-learning.
The high quality video lectures for around 4500 hours, created by 350
teachers in IITs are included in the NTPEL package. The cost altogether for
the videos in DVD format is Rs one lakh only. Alternatively, the contents
can be put as a website in intranet. By setting up such an e-learning unit,
the library can emerge as a direct partner in engineering education, by
disseminating the contents of the video lectures.
This mail is intended to draw the attention of the pro-active librarians in
engineering colleges to the less utilized NTPEL e-learning package.
The lectures are available for viewing on YouTube at
http://in.youtube.com/user/nptelhrd
NTPEL site at http://nptel.iitm.ac.in/ will provide more details.
Focus on E-Learning Technologies
The role, status and prestige (but not necessarily pay) of librarians may go high , if they equip themselves with skills in e-learning technologies so as to grab the emerging opportunities under National Mission on Education through ICT. The Mission, which will begin immediately, may offer sufficient opportunities to the librarians having good exposure to e-learning technologies.
The Mission purports to promote content generation, computers and connectivity in 18,000 government / private colleges and 419 universities. The mission proposes to focus on Wiki technologies for content generation. Content Managements Systems like Drupal, E Course Servers like Moodle, Digital Libraries like Greenstone etc will have due role in its activities.
So the Librarians, who have good knowledge on those technologies, can play a key role in the digital technology based e-learning initiatives under the Mission.
Indian Railways: Few interesting Websites on Internet
1. Indian Railways Passenger Reservation Enquiry
www.indianrail.gov.in
2. IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation Site
www.irctc.co.in
3. Better Way to Search Trains
www.erail.in
4. Train Running Information / National Train Enquiry System
www.trainenquiry.com
5. Indian Railways Time Table 2008-09
www.indianrailways.gov.in/TAG0809/Index.htm
6. Indian Railways: Official Website of Ministry of Railways
www.indianrailways.gov.in
7. Rail Tourism India
www.railtourismindia.com
8. National Rail Museum, New Delhi
www.nationalrailmuseum.org
9. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
www.dhr.in
10. Palace on Wheels
www.palaceonwheels.net
11. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCC)
http://dfccil.org
12. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC)
www.delhimetrorail.com
13. Metro Railway, Kolkata
http://203.153.44.240/
14. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation
www.mrvc.indianrail.gov.in
15. Konkan Railway Corporation
www.konkanrailway.com
16. Railway Recruitment Control Board
www.rrcb.gov.in
17. Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi
www.irt-india.com
N.B. :- You may get the Web Site of
Zonal Railways (You may find Railway Division Site in Zonal Railways).
Production Units
Corporation Sites
& Others
in Indian Railways Official Site.
www.indianrailways.gov.in
USP (Unique Sales Preposition) of Indian Railways
"Serving Customer with a Smile"
www.indianrail.gov.in
2. IRCTC Online Passenger Reservation Site
www.irctc.co.in
3. Better Way to Search Trains
www.erail.in
4. Train Running Information / National Train Enquiry System
www.trainenquiry.com
5. Indian Railways Time Table 2008-09
www.indianrailways.gov.in/TAG0809/Index.htm
6. Indian Railways: Official Website of Ministry of Railways
www.indianrailways.gov.in
7. Rail Tourism India
www.railtourismindia.com
8. National Rail Museum, New Delhi
www.nationalrailmuseum.org
9. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
www.dhr.in
10. Palace on Wheels
www.palaceonwheels.net
11. Dedicated Freight Corridor Corporation of India Ltd. (DFCC)
http://dfccil.org
12. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (DMRC)
www.delhimetrorail.com
13. Metro Railway, Kolkata
http://203.153.44.240/
14. Mumbai Railway Vikas Corporation
www.mrvc.indianrail.gov.in
15. Konkan Railway Corporation
www.konkanrailway.com
16. Railway Recruitment Control Board
www.rrcb.gov.in
17. Institute of Rail Transport, New Delhi
www.irt-india.com
N.B. :- You may get the Web Site of
Zonal Railways (You may find Railway Division Site in Zonal Railways).
Production Units
Corporation Sites
& Others
in Indian Railways Official Site.
www.indianrailways.gov.in
USP (Unique Sales Preposition) of Indian Railways
"Serving Customer with a Smile"
NET is Mandatory After June 2009
NET must from next year
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
Email Author
New Delhi, January 15, 2009
First Published: 23:16 IST(15/1/2009)
Last Updated: 23:17 IST(15/1/2009)
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made National Eligibility Test (NET) mandatory for teaching jobs in higher education, in a reversal of a decision it took three years ago. Those holding a Ph.D degree, however, continue to be exempted.
The UGC has told universities that those already registered for M.Phil and will complete the same before June 2009, shall be exempted from NET. However, NET will be compulsory for the candidates completing M.Phil degree after this date.
On June 11, 2006, the commission had exempted M.Phil degree holders from NET for appointment as faculty for undergraduate teaching. Later the B.L. Mungerkar Committee, constituted to review the decision, recommended that NET be restored as mandatory as the exemption was leading to deterioration in the quality of teaching. The UGC has accepted the recommendation, thereby restoring NET from July 1, 2009.
The UGC has decided that the relaxation given to Ph.D holders from NET examination for teaching appointment will continue provided the research is conducted as per the new guidelines circulated by the commission earlier this month.
According to the guidelines universities must ensure that admissions in Ph.D are done on the basis of an entrance test and the student follows the rules for choosing a Ph.D supervisor. A student enrolled for Ph.D should undertake course-work for minimum of two semesters. Before submitting the thesis, students have to make a presentation to the department, which will be open to all faculty members and students.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-NewDelhi&id=1ec69a17-0525-49d4-a3c3-21c99f55972c&&Headline=NET+must+from+next+year
Chetan Chauhan, Hindustan Times
Email Author
New Delhi, January 15, 2009
First Published: 23:16 IST(15/1/2009)
Last Updated: 23:17 IST(15/1/2009)
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has made National Eligibility Test (NET) mandatory for teaching jobs in higher education, in a reversal of a decision it took three years ago. Those holding a Ph.D degree, however, continue to be exempted.
The UGC has told universities that those already registered for M.Phil and will complete the same before June 2009, shall be exempted from NET. However, NET will be compulsory for the candidates completing M.Phil degree after this date.
On June 11, 2006, the commission had exempted M.Phil degree holders from NET for appointment as faculty for undergraduate teaching. Later the B.L. Mungerkar Committee, constituted to review the decision, recommended that NET be restored as mandatory as the exemption was leading to deterioration in the quality of teaching. The UGC has accepted the recommendation, thereby restoring NET from July 1, 2009.
The UGC has decided that the relaxation given to Ph.D holders from NET examination for teaching appointment will continue provided the research is conducted as per the new guidelines circulated by the commission earlier this month.
According to the guidelines universities must ensure that admissions in Ph.D are done on the basis of an entrance test and the student follows the rules for choosing a Ph.D supervisor. A student enrolled for Ph.D should undertake course-work for minimum of two semesters. Before submitting the thesis, students have to make a presentation to the department, which will be open to all faculty members and students.
http://www.hindustantimes.com/StoryPage/StoryPage.aspx?sectionName=RSSFeed-NewDelhi&id=1ec69a17-0525-49d4-a3c3-21c99f55972c&&Headline=NET+must+from+next+year
Google Web History
Google's has implemented personalization to improve search
results could face some difficulties. Google already uses your
queries, the results you click on, your bookmarks, but this isn't
enough to build a comprehensive profile. People don't search too many
times and, most often, they click on the top search results.
So I think the next step in Google's efforts to tailor the search
results to your preferences is to expand the search history into
something more complex: the web history. Browsing web pages is an
important part of your online activity and there are already
applications like Google Desktop that monitor and index the visited
web pages.
Google Web History is a reality starting today. This replaces the
previous search history service that was limited only to queries and
search results. If you want to add the web pages you visit, you need
to have Google Toolbar with the PageRank feature activated and to
enable web history from http://www.google.co.in/history/welcome?hl=en.
results could face some difficulties. Google already uses your
queries, the results you click on, your bookmarks, but this isn't
enough to build a comprehensive profile. People don't search too many
times and, most often, they click on the top search results.
So I think the next step in Google's efforts to tailor the search
results to your preferences is to expand the search history into
something more complex: the web history. Browsing web pages is an
important part of your online activity and there are already
applications like Google Desktop that monitor and index the visited
web pages.
Google Web History is a reality starting today. This replaces the
previous search history service that was limited only to queries and
search results. If you want to add the web pages you visit, you need
to have Google Toolbar with the PageRank feature activated and to
enable web history from http://www.google.co.in/history/welcome?hl=en.
LIBWEB: Library Servers via WWW
LIBWEB: Library Servers via WWW (http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb) currently lists over 7900 pages from libraries of 146 countries. Continents, Countires and Types of libraries which are available on LIBWEB are USA (Academic, Pulblic, State, School, National and special libraries, Library organizations and Regional Consortia), Europe, Africa and the Middle East, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, Canada, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America and South America.
Webopedia
Webopedia (http://www.webopedia.com) is the only online dictionary and search engine you need for computer and Internet technology definitions. It covers the parent categories such as communications, Computer Industry Companies, Computer Science, Data, Graphics, Hardware, Internet, Mobile Computing, Multimedia, Networks, Open source (OSRC), Operating systems, Programming, Software, Standards, Types of Computers, WWW.
Latest in Webopedia: Facebook Tips - How to set up your own group.
"Libraries for All: How to Start and Run a Small Library"
Is a practical, hands-on guide to establishing and managing a library in a developing country. It is intended to be used by community leaders, librarians, library committees, aid workers and anyone who is interested in the practical aspect of starting and maintaining a successful library.
Many of these often have no formal training in library science and must overcome enormous difficulties in compiling collections of resources that enrich their communities. The manual focuses on issues that the community and the library founder need to address before establishing a library as well as providing practical information on getting established and managing the library. It contains a list of "action steps" at the end of each part summarizing what needs to be done at each stage of planning and running a library. To ensure its relevance in developing countries, it has been reviewed and field tested in eleven countries.
The document was made possible by funding within the framework of the UNESCO Network of Associated Libraries (UNAL), which is dedicated to promoting international co-operation and understanding between libraries and was prepared by one its members the World Library Partnerships (WLP). An HTML version is available from the WLP website at http://RTPnet.org/~wlp/lfa/1cover.htm
Libraries for all: how to start and run a basic library / prepared by Laura Wendell [for the General Information Programme and UNISIST]. - Paris : UNESCO, 1998. - v, 108p.; 30 cm. -(CII/INF-98/WS/08) (Full text in RTF)
Be Transparent - Interview with Prof. Talwar by Niranjan Nikam
Prof. Talwar, Vicechancellor of University of Mysore spoke about his plans to take the univesity forward. The Interview was published in Deccan Herald, Bengaluru edition on republic day (26/01/2009).
Excerpt:
Prof. expressed that, his main concern is on transparency in working. Using three decades of experience in administrative, academic and research he will try to create different kind of working environment in the university. He told that, already initiated few things in this direction by started training the administrative staf.
He was talking about the utilization of Central govt. fund Rs. 100 Crore.
40% of the fund will be reserved for cetre of Excellence and 60% for development. Priority will be given to infrastructure and thrust areas such as biodiversity, bioprospecting and sustainble development.
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