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IRMA Library Assistant-II Position
by Krishna Raghavendra Yeri 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Dear Moderator Kindly arrange to put the following announcement on LIS-Forum: Institute of Rural Management Anand Applications are invited for the post of Assistant -II in IRMA-Ravi J Matthai Library. E.Q: Incumbent should have BLISC. MLISC is preferred. One year's experience in a reputed academic Library and working knowledge of LibSys. One year specialized training in IT. Age: below 35 years Salary: consolidated remuneration of Rs.15,000/- per month for a period of two years contract. Last date for application: 31 October 2013 Applications are to be sent ONLINE only. For more details visit: https://www.irma.ac.in/careers/careers.php Krishna Yeri Librarian, IRMA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Best and Innovative Practices in Libraries on 26.10.2013 at AMET University, Chennai
by A Hariharan 23 Oct '13

23 Oct '13

Seminar on Best and Innovative Practices in Libraries Date: 26th October 2013 (Saturday) Organized by Department of Library & Information Science, AMET University & Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) (Chennai Chapter) About AMET University The AMET University which has been established for the propagation of Maritime Education is currently offering various marine related UG, PG and Ph.D programmes. The University was conferred with the status of Deemed University under section 3 of the UGC Act 1956 and started functioning as a full-fledged University from 2007 and has also got the unique distinction of being the first private University in India to offer exclusively Maritime Education. About the AMET Library AMET Library is being developed as one of the best libraries in the field and its service has been automated to provide timely and quality service to the users. Library holds books and subscribes many national and international journals. About the Seminar The 21st century has witnessed exponential growth of educational institutions all over the world. Managing these institutions is a big challenge to the various government agencies such as UGC, AICTE, Universities, etc. These agencies have introduced strict norms, assessment and accreditation processes and policies for minimum requirements, infrastructure, mandatory resources to maintain the quality and standards of these institutions and also the libraries attached to them. The function of libraries has changed dramatically since the global change in ICT from storing of books to learning and disseminating knowledge. It helps the expectations of users also. Best practices are indentified by examining empirical evidence of success. Therefore they have to adopt the best procedures from TQM concepts, ISO standards, assessment and accreditation norms/policies of various governments and certification bodies. The main reason for adopting these procedures is not only to provide quality services for user satisfaction and also to discharge their routine functions effectively and efficiently. Library services need to be frequently evaluated and updated to the changing needs of library users. Library 2.0 calls for libraries to encourage user participation and feedback in the development and maintenance of library services. The focus of the libraries is now user centered, user satisfaction and participation. Therefore, new, innovative and flexible methods are to be introduced to accommodate new concepts for the changing requirements and environment. Objectives To understand the best and innovative practices stated in TQM, ISO and management techniques and principles. To discuss the norms, assessment and accreditation criteria in academic and other type of libraries. To formulate strategies and how best and innovative practices can be adopted to make the library as a dynamic, user-centric and user participative institution. To identify where services need improvement from user point of view. To discuss how to evaluate the library resources, services for the improvement and user satisfaction. Topics ISO:9000 - 2000 - Quality Management Systems for Library TQM Principles and concepts for Library, Seven Sigma Norms, assessment and accreditation process/requirements of AICTE/NBA, UGC/NAAC, IMC, Universities etc. Innovative Methods and Procedures to make library as a dynamic, user-centric and user participative institutions. Evaluation of Library services, resources and user satisfaction Target Audience Librarians, Information professionals, LIS faculty and students. The number of seats is limited and the selection will be based on first come first served basis. Resource Persons Experts and practicing LIS professionals from reputed institutions. Registration Fee The registration fee of Rs. 300/- is to be paid through DD in favour of “AMET”, payable at “Chennai”. The last date for registration is 21st October, 2013. Advisory Committee Chief Patron Dr.J. Ramachandran, President, AMET Trust Patron Col. Dr. G. Thiruvasagam, Vice-Chancellor Mr. K. Seyadu Registrar Organizing Secretary U.Tamilarasan, Librarian Organizing Committee Dr.S.Surianarayanan, President, SALIS Dr. G.Krishnamoorthy, Anna University Dr.S.Swaminathan, SRMCE, Coimbatore Mr.S.Manikandan, ACL, Chennai Dr.P.Panneerselvam, B.S.Abudur Rahman University A. Joseph Anburaj, KCG College of Tech, Chennai M. Jannath Najeemunnisa Beegum. JBASCW P. Ezhil Pandian, St.Joseph College of Engineering V.Viswanathan, MNM Jain College of Engineering S.Sethuraman, SSN Engineering College Dr.S.Kamatchi, Anna Centenary Library Address for Communication: U.Tamilarasan Organizing Secretary and Librarian, AMET University, No. 135, East Coast Road, Kanathur - 603112, Chennai. Tamil Nadu. Mobile No. 9841545819 Email: ametlibrary(a)yahoo.com Tel : 91 - 44 - 2747 2905 / 3257 7002 / 7030 Fax : 91 - 44 - 27472804 / 2747 2904 Web: http://www.ametuniv.ac.in/ Registration Form Name: ……………………………………………… Designation: ………………………………………. Department: ……………………………………….. Institution: ………………………………………….. Address: ……………………………………………. ……………………………………………… Phone: ……………………………………………… Mobile: …………………………………………….. E-mail: ……………………………………………… Payment Details: Rs. …………. Bank ……………………………….. DD no. ………………. Date ……………………. (Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “AMET” payable at ‘Chennai’ and addressed to the Organizing Secretary). Signature: ………………………………………….. Name: ………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………….......................(Photocopy of this form can be used, if required) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC Bank details for sending FOR DONATION by IASLIC Lover
by IASLIC Kolkata 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

*AN APPEAL TO LIFE MEMBERS* *( FOR DONATION )* * * The esteemed members of IASLIC are alive to the spiraling prices in the economy creating an acute financial stringency in carrying on the IASLIC activities. The learned members of its Governing Body in their 3rd GB Meeting held at Puducherry on December 10 2012 and subsequently in the Annual General Meeting held on December 11, 2013 during the 25th National Seminar decided to make an ardent appeal to the already enrolled Life Members of IASLIC to be generous to donate liberally at least Rs.1000/- to help IASLIC achieve avowed objective. Accordingly IASLIC extends this ardent appeal to all its esteemed life members to please come forward to help IASLIC by donating liberally at least Rs. 1000/- by DD / cheque duly drawn in favour of IASLIC or by direct money tranfer to our account given below. The donors' names will be published in the IASLIC Newsletter. BANK DETAILS S B Account Name : IASLIC BANK NAME : Dena Bank BANK ADDRESS : Manicktola, Kolkata - 700 054 BANK A/C NO. :069710025713 MICR NO. : ECS :700018010 IFSC CODE-NEFT : BKDN0910697 Prof. Pijushkanti Panigrahi General Secretary, IASLIC -- -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Book Festival in Kerala Agricultural University during 24-26 October 2013 (
by Mailing List Admin 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Date: Tue, 22 Oct 2013 14:50:54 +0800 (SGT) From: Dr. A.T. Francis <francisaloor(a)yahoo.com> Dear all, The National Book Festival 2013 in College of Horticulture (CoH), Main Campus of the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is being organised this year during 24-26 October 2013.� Printed as well as electronic books in all subjects like agriculture, science and technology, education, health, literature, linguistics, entertainment, cinema etc. and e-book readers, other digital reading gadgets and related instruments will be displayed in the exhibition. The exhibition starts at 9.00am on 24th October, Thursday. Formal Inauguration of the Festival will be at 2.00pm on 24th October 2013. INAUGURATION Welcome: Dr. P.K.Valsalakumari, Associate Dean, CoH Introduction on Book Festival: Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library, CoH & Convener Inauguration: Sri.Rafeeq Ahammed, Famous Poet and Film Song Writer Presidential Address: Dr. P. Rajendran, Hon. Vice Chancellor, KAU Key Note Address: Sri.R.Gopalakrishnan, Secretary, Kerala Sahitya Akademy Felicitations:- : Dr. Jiju P. Alex,Teacher Representative in KAU General Council : Sri. Avinash Reji Thomas, Student Representative in KAU General Council : Sri. K.P. Sathian,University Librarian, KAU : Smt. Gleena Mary,Student Representative in KAU Academic Council : Sri. A.Sabarinath, President, Students Union, CoH Vote of thanks: Smt. V.S. Swapna, Joint Convener All are invited to the Book Festival. � Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY & IT NODAL OFFICER College of Horticulture Kerala�Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com

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Compact storage
by S.K.Vijaianand 22 Oct '13

22 Oct '13

Dear professionals, Our Library is in the process of archiving less used books/back volumes in the high density compact storage. I request you to share your experiences, details of the suppliers if you have already implemented in your Library/ information centers. Thanking you, With kind regards, S.K.Vijaianand --------------------------------------- Assistant Librarian, P.K.Kelkar Library, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - 208 016 Ph: 91-512-2596055 (W) E-mail: vanand(a)iitk.ac.in --------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC demands for setting up Indian Institute of Library and Information Sciences
by IASLIC Kolkata 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

*IASLIC demands for setting up Indian Institute of Library and Information Sciences* Dear Professional Friends We all are aware that the Working Group on Libraries under National Knowledge Commission (NKC) in its *Report to the Nation (2006-2009)* entitled “Libraries: Gateway to Knowledge – A Roadmap for revitalization” recommended the formation of Indian Institute of Library and Information Science (IILIS) of national importance along with other nine major recommendations on libraries. In pursuance of this, a High Level Committee National Mission on Libraries (NML) has been set up by the Government of India. It is extremely heartening to us (IASLIC) with the hope that this NML would give due importance in implementing all ten major recommendations including setting up the Indian Institute of Library and Information Science (IILIS) of national importance which is very vital for education and research for both high speed generation and use of knowledge needed for brining a structural change in the economy. IASLIC feels that the IILIS is absolutely the need of hour for the profession of Library and Information Science to fulfill its role as a corner stone of the knowledge society. I am sure; all of our fellow professionals and professional associations would bear the same feelings in their heart. But unfortunately NML has not taken yet any positive step to this effect. At least we could find any such prominent effort on the part of NML. Thus we, on behalf of IASLIC, wrote to the Hon’ble Prime Minister expressing our demand in this regard and also approach to Dr Barun Mukherjee , Hon’ble MP (Rajya Shabha) to help Library Professionals of India. IASLIC is ever grateful to Dr Mukherjee for taking up this matter and for putting forward a demand in the Parliament on 14.08.2013 *“Dr Barun Mukherjee (West Bengal) : Sir, I would urge upon the Minister of Culture to set up a National Institute of Library and Information Science as is being demanded by thousands of library professionals and has been recommended by the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) constituted in 2005 initiated by the Prime Minister and headed by Mr Sam Pitroda. The Working Group of Libraries under NKC in its Report entitled “Libraries: Gateway to Knowledge – A Roadmap for revitalization” recommended in 2006 the formation of Indian Institute of Library and Information Science of national importance.* *With the growing technological development and advancement in research and studies, library and information science have assumed added importance. To feed the need of expertise for the purpose, a national institute for studies, research and training is essential, which we are lacking till now, particularly in the field of public library. Although LIS courses up to Post Graduate and Ph D levels are offered in many of the universities, overall guiding model at the national level is yet to be developed. NKC has, therefore recommended NILIS as a nodal body. But this is yet to be implemented by the Government. Even it is not known whether the recommendation has been rejected, and, if so, why? LIS is now a full grown professional subject, having its exclusive Encyclopedia in the International Market. When other professional subjects are having apex academic bodies, why not the LIS?* *I, therefore, request the Ministry of Culture to take necessary steps to set up the NILIS at an early date.”* -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NACLIN 2013 at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur from December 10-12, 2013
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

NACLIN 2013 16th National Convention on Knowledge,Library and Information Networking Jointly Organised by DELNET, New Delhi and Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur December 10-12, 2013 Venue : Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur (http://amer.hotelclarks.com/) "Download the brochure from www.naclin.org" Theme: Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Library Practices 16th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking The emerging technologies are giving rise to new applications that are being introduced in libraries to discover not only the printed content and manuscripts but also high-resolution photo galleries, audio and video collections and even the architecture of the libraries. Thus, these technologies bring all types of content on a given theme and make access to it possible through one window. To perform better and show better results new practices are emerging in advanced libraries. The National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN 2013) will be devoted to discussing how the latest technologies can enhance library services, and help in the dissemination of information among library users including s tudents, staff and patrons. The technologies that are impacting libraries include Cloud Computing, Social Networking, E-resources, Knowledge Organisation and Ontologies; Metadata Standards; Mobile Technology Application in Library Services; Information Se curity; Preservation/Archives; Federated Search Engines; Semantic Web; Information Management in Virtual Organisations among others. The national convention is scheduled for three days. The first day is entirely devoted to conducting tutorials by experts on the following topic: Research Methodology and Writing Skills The next two days will focus on the theme of the National Convention on Emerging Technologies and Innovations in Library Practices The theme is divided into several sub-themes as detailed below: I Emerging Digital Technologies Cloud Computing Applications Mobile Technologies Web-based Applications Library Portals RFID Semantic Web Open Source Software Multimedia Applications Digital Communication Tools II Digital Library Practices Digitisation Procedures Digital Preservation Managing Web Resources Archiving Consortia-based Resources Electronic Publishing Systems Multilingual Technologies Best Metadata Practices III Managing Web Resources Web 2.0 Content Management E-Content for E-Users Subject Approach to Content Management IV Library Networking and Consortia Networking Libraries and Information Centres Sharing of Digital Resources Consortia Practices and Models V Library Services and Users Needs Library Services: Best Practices ICT Based Services Marketing LIS Products User Satisfaction User Studies VI Copyright and IPR IPR and Digital Environment Open Access and Copyright Infringement Digital Rights Management Digital Libraries and IPR Copyright Management : International Efforts Copyright and Digital Archiving VII Human Resources Management Essential Skills for LIS Professionals Life Long Learning Information Literacy E-Learning Leadership Qualities Networks and Virtual Learning Environment LIS Education and Training Revising LIS Curriculum Quality Assurance Issues in LIS VIII Information Services for Public National Virtual Library Managing Public Libraries: New Trends E-Governance Knowledge Centres for Rural Development Digital Reference Services Library and Information Services for Distance Learners Re-engineering Library Services Information Retrieval in Indian Languages Marketing of Library and Information Services IX Knowledge Society Role of Digital Libraries in a Knowledge Society Copyright and Free Flow of Information Role of State and Central Governments International Cooperation Indigenous Knowledge Public Libraries as Knowledge Centres Open Access to Knowledge Social Informatics Digital Entrepreneurship Submission of Papers Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited from Library and Information Science professionals. The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Surveys on Internet use/E-Journals Usage in libraries w ill not be accepted. Papers should not normally exceed 5,000 words or 16 double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. Also, each paper should contain an abstract, upto ten keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references. The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum and substance of the paper. The conclusion should include the recommendations made in the paper. The key words which describe the main issues discussed should be given in alphabetical order. The paper should also contai n the author's name, title, organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the Chicago Manual of Style (http://www.chicagomanualofstyle.org/tools_ citationguide.html). The following examples are cited from the Manual to ensure that the referencing model is strictly followed. Every paper has to be accompanied by copyright declaration form according to the format available at conference website www.naclin.org At least one of the authors listed in the paper must register for NACLIN 2013 within one week after the paper has been accepted for presentation in NACLIN 2013. The completed paper may be sent electronically to hkkaul(a)gmail.com Also a hard copy of the same along with the copyright declaration be sent to Dr. H. K. Kaul, Director, DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus,Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110 070. E-mail: hkkaul(a)gmail.com Last date for submission of papers: November 1, 2013. Who Should Attend? Librarians, Professional Library Staff and other Library and Information Science Professionals, Knowledge Seekers, Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Content Management Experts, Information Management Experts, Professional Staff of IT Co mpanies, Industrialists, Technology Managers, Knowledge Officers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Managers and Knowledge Managers. DELNET - Developing Library Network DELNET is a major resource-sharing library network in South Asia which covers a wide spectrum of member-libraries and their resources connecting more than 4500 libraries in thirty-two states in India and seven countries. It was registered as a society in 1992. DELNET is committed to pool the information about resources scattered in the libraries in the country and consolidate information through union catalogues, union lists and other databases. This is being done to satisfy the major information require ments of students, researchers, scholars and the public in the country. DELNET provides extensive Inter-library Loan facilities to its member-libraries in and outside the country and is one of the most widely used and popular services of DELNET. DELNET databases have crossed over 1 crore 50 lakh records. More information about DELNET can be obtained at www.delnet.nic.in Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur was established in 1963 with the name as Malaviya Regional Engineering College, Jaipur. This year the Institute is celebrating its Golden Jubilee Year. On June 26, 2002 the college was given the status of the National Institute of Technology and on August 15, 2007 it was proclaimed as the Institute of National Importance through an Act of Parliament. The Institute is fully funded by the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. T he institute is devoted to imparting technical education of international standards and conducting research at the cutting edge of technology to meet the current and future challenges of technological development. More than 12,000 students have already gr aduated since its establishment. It has a campus of over 312 acres. The campus provides all essential amenities for community living such as staff clubs, hospital, bank, post office, community centre, school, staff residences, gymnasium, playing fields, guest houses, 24 hours Internet co nnectivity, and canteen. The subjects studied at the MNIT include Architecture; Chemical Engineering; Chemistry; Civil Engineering; Computer Engineering; Electrical Engineering; Electronics & Communication En-gineering; Humanities and Social Sciences; Information Technology; Management Studies; Mechanical Engineering; Metallurgical & Materials Engineering; and Physics. The Central Library / Learning Resource Centre at MNIT with a floor area of 15,850 sq. ft. with new facilities and furniture is easily approachable. The reading rooms equipped with cubicles are fully air conditioned. The library is automated. It has a c ollection of over 1,71,600 books and bound volumes and a non-print collection of about 2,200 CDs, videos, etc. The library also receives e-resources and online journals under INDEST-AICTE Consortium. More than 2000 full text online foreign journals are accessible from: ACM Digital Library, ACE, ASME, Annual Reviews, IEL Online (IEE & IEEE), Indian Standards (Intra net Version), Nature, Project Muse, Springer Link, Taylor & Francis, Emerald and many others. The Library also has access to DELNET Databases and Services. More information about MNIT Jaipur can be obtained at www.mnit.ac.in. How to Reach Jaipur By Air : Jaipur is well-connected by various domestic airlines. By Rail : Jaipur Railway Station (Jaipur Junction) is a major railway station and the headquarters of the North Western Railways. It is connected on the broad gauge with major Indian cities.Shatabdi train connects Jaipur with Delhi. By Road: Jaipur is well connected with the Capital City of Delhi. The journey by bus and train can be undertaken. Places of Interest in and around Jaipur Jaipur is Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City and is surrounded by three hill forts and a series of palaces. The places of interest include its City Palace complex including the museum; Jantar Mantar, Hawa Mahal; Albert Hall; Jal Mahal; Amber Fort; Nahargarh Fort; B. M. Birla Planetarium among many other places of attraction. Jaipur is famous for its bazaars that specialise in Rajasthani jewellery, fabrics and shoes. Please visit www.rajasthantourism.gov.in for details. Accommodation The accommodation can be arranged in the guest houses/budget hotels by the Organising Secretariat. The charges are ` 750 per day per person (on double occupancy basis) provided that the payment from the delegate is received by November 15, 2013. Hotels: Many hotels are available in Jaipur. The following are some hotels of Jaipur with contact details. You are most welcome to write to us for any assistance. Participation Fee DELNET Members Rs 2,500 Professionals from Rajasthan including members Rs 2,000 LIS Students Rs 1,500 Non-Members from outside Rajasthan including SAARC Countries Rs 3,500 NON-SAARC Countries Members US$ 150 Non-Members US$ 250 Additional delegates from the same organisation will be offered 25 per cent discount. Accompanying Person (non-LIS professional, family member): Rs 1000 per person for attending the Convention. Accommodation charges will be extra. Addresses for Communication For Local Organisational Support/accommodation, bookings for exhibitions, etc., please contact: Mr. Deep Singh Librarian, MNIT Jaipur & Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2013 Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur Jawaharlal Nehru Marg Jaipur 302017, Rajasthan, India Tel. : 91-141-2713302 Mobile : 91-9001440442 E-mail : nishants97(a)gmail.com Payments for Registration /Accommodation: All payments for Registration and Accommodation should be sent by demand draft/multi-city cheque to the following DELNET address. Demand Draft/Multi-City Cheque should be made in favour of DELNET and payable at New Delhi. Kindly write to us for electronic bank transfer details. Dr. Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager, DELNET & Co-Organising Secretary, NACLIN 2013 JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mobile : 91-9810329992 Fax : 91-11-26741122 E-mail : sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in, sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in Submission of Papers Dr. H K. Kaul Director DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070, India Tel. : 91-11-26741111 Mobile : 91-9891016667 E-mail : hkkaul(a)gmail.com, director(a)delnet.ren.nic.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in Dates to Remember Last Date for Registration: November 30, 2013 (On-the-spot registration is also available) Last Date for Submission of Papers: November 1, 2013. =========== NACLIN 2013 will be held in collaboration with MNIT Jaipur at Hotel Clarks Amer, Jaipur from December 10-12, 2013. Please visit www.naclin.org for details or write to us to receive a formal invitation letter and hard copy of the brochure. We would appreciate your kind participation. ============= _______________________________________________________________________________ Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266, 9810329992 (M) Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in Web : www.delnet.nic.in ________________________________________________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: New book on Indian urbanization
by Amit Shaw 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

*Book Announcement* A new edited volume on urban India has just been released by Wiley. It is a collection of fascinating essays on politics in Indian cities edited by Gavin Shatkin. http://www.amazon.com/Contesting-Indian-City-Visions-Politics/dp/144436703X… http://www.wiley.com/WileyCDA/WileyTitle/productCd-1444367048.html With Regards, Amit Kumar Shaw, IIHS Bangalore City Campus No. 197/36, 2nd Main Sadashivanagar Bangalore 560080 p: 91-80-67606666 Exn: 661 m: 8088273214 f: +91-80-23616814 www.iihs.co.in IIHS Library Catalogue: http://iihs-koha.osslabs.biz/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registrations Open: International Conference on Knowledge Modelling and Knowledge Management (ICKM 2013)
by Usashi Chatterjee 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Dear LIS Professionals, DRTC is organizing ICKM 2013 (International Conference on Knowledge Modelling and Knowledge Management) during 20-21 November 2013 at Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre. Conference website: http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ickm/ The objective is to bring together experts from different areas of information science, computer science, artificial intelligence and other disciplines, who have a mutual interest in understanding and solving problems of knowledge modelling and knowledge management. The aim is to recognize and focus on new areas of knowledge modelling and knowledge management. Therefore philosophy, logic, linguistics, cognitive science, health care, management science, media, etc. are relevant areas, too. The conference programme features a series of eminent speakers : Fausto Giunchiglia (University of Trento, Italy) Aditya Bagchi (Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata) M. P. Satija (UGC Emeritus Fellow, India) and many more..... To know more about conference programme and to register, go to the conference website: http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/ickm/ Registration fees: Full Registration: INR. 2000 (Indian & SAARC Delegates) USD 100 (Foreign Delegates other than SAARC) Student Registration*: INR. 1000 (Indian & SAARC Delegates) USD 50 (Foreign Delegates other than SAARC) *To avail concessional registration, Students should send/produce a letter from the head of the Institute/Department on official letter head certifying them as regular/full-time students. This is not meant for part-time students. The registration fee covers working lunches, refreshments, conference kit and the conference proceedings Contact: ickm2013(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in, bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in We look forward to seeing you in November. With Regards, Dr. Biswanath Dutta (Convener- ICKM 2013) Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Bangalore Email: *ickm2013(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in* *bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in * * * ** ** ** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder about posting the conference information
by basavaraj kannappanavar 21 Oct '13

21 Oct '13

Please post to the forum members Greeting to all UGC Sponsored 4th KSCLA National Conference on Impact of Information Technology on Library Services Date: 27th & 28th Dec, 2013 Organized by Sahyadri Arts College, B H Road, Shivamogga Kuvempu University College Librarians’ Association, Shivamogga Karnataka State College Librarians’ Association, Bangalore About the Conference Information Technology (IT) has profound impact on progress and development of human civilization. Science and technology has undergone tremendous improvement and the reflection of its improvement can be seen in almost all our daily activities. The IT revolution has increased the demand, consumption, importance of information in present society. The librarians with massive volume of information available in the libraries are faced with challenges relating to effective storage, processing, retrieval, and dissemination of information. The IT has touched and enhanced almost all fields and libraries are not an exception. Rapid advances in IT in the past two decades have brought revolutionary changes in the concept, organization, functioning, and management of libraries throughout the world. Worldwide, libraries have been exploring new technologies for providing better and faster access to vast information resources. Information technologies today are characterized by their very dynamic development and increasing complexity. The modern technology has greatly improved the capabilities of managing the explosive growth of information effectively, and has also contributed in providing effective library services. IT is been widely used for carrying out the technical activities of libraries, but it is also been used for shaping the library services for providing efficient information services to the library users. IT has offered better solutions to achieve greater level of efficiency, productivity, and user centered services in libraries. We are in the most challenging time when technology and our traditional library values are converging. Libraries have undergone a great paradigm shift under the influence of IT. In this Information Society, everyone acknowledges that information plays a central role in their development. Therefore, libraries have evolved into information providers rather than mere document providers. The expansion of Internet has opened up electronic information to the masses, and there is an increasing demand for information to be presented in an visually appealing manner. Indeed, recent advances in the field of IT are contributing significantly to improve the services of libraries. Further, the impact of IT has led to a paperless society, digital libraries, and virtual libraries. While acknowledging the changes taking place in the mode and service of information delivery and usage, it is important that the library professionals rediscover the specialized needs and expectations of the users so that they can reevaluate the library services, and reinvigorate the library professional. The future of libraries greatly depend on the librarians attempt to understand the evolving IT and equip themselves accordingly. With these parameters in mind it is planned to organize a two day national conference on “IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON LIBRARY SERVICES”in collaboration with the Kuvempu University College Librarians’ Association, Shivamogga, Karnataka. Conference Theme: “IMPACT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ON LIBRARY SERVICES” Sub Themes: * Best Practices in Library Services * Cloud Computing * Collaborative Approaches to Digital Library Services * Content Management Systems * Creative Learning and Service Models * Digital Library Services * Electronic Records * E-libraries * Emerging IT Trends * Emerging Technologies in Library Services * Enhancing Information Access through Digital Content * E-publishing Tools * Extended Library Services * Future of Library Services * ICT Application for Interlibrary Loan * ICT Application in Cooperative Collection Development * ICT Application in Document Delivery * Information and Data Management * Information Security and Knowledge Protection * Information Storage and Retrieval * Innovative Thinking in Library Services * Internet/Intranet Applications in Library Services * Knowledge Sharing * Library Web Services * Managing Digital Records * Multimedia Technologies and its Applications * Open Source Software in Library Services * Shared Purchasing or Licensing of Electronic Resources * Social Networks and Web 2.0 Technologies * User Expectations * Virtual Reference Services * Web Portals Technical Sessions Each technical session will have invited papers followed by paper presentations by the authors. Call for Papers The conference intends to invite experts to deliver theme paper in each session followed by invitation to authors to present their papers. Therefore, working papers based on practical experience, research findings, and case studies are invited from the library and information professionals. The accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN. Paper Submission Details v Author(s) may submit the full text of their paper on or before November 15, 2013. v Based on the technical committee decision, acceptance of paper for presentation will be intimated to the author(s) by 25th November 2013. v The deadline for registration for the conference is 5th December, 2013. v Registration of all authors is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. v Paper can be submitted through an e-mail attachment to ncitls2013(a)gmail.com Instruction to Authors v Length: Not more than 10 pages for a paper. v Font: Times New Roman. v Font Size: Heading- 14 (Bold), Sub Heading -12 (Bold), Text -12 Paper Format: The papers should have the following details: v Author’s/ Joint Author’s name and communication address. v Contact details such as telephone numbers and e-mail ID. v An abstract of 100-150 words and up to 4-6 keywords v Tables and figures, if any, must have a brief caption written on the bottom of the figure and provide due reference of the original work. Conference proceedings will include only those accepted papers for which the registration fee has been paid by all the authors of the paper before 5th December 2013. Important Dates: Conference Dates December 27th & 28th, 2013 Deadline for paper submission November 15, 2013 Notification of acceptance November 25, 2013 Last Date for Registration Paper presenters December 5, 2013 Others December 20, 2013 Who can participate? Library and Information Science professionals, students and research scholars. IT professionals, publishers, authors and others. Registration and Accommodation Participants are required to fill in the registration form and send it to the Organising Secretary by December 5, 2013. Registration Fees Delegates with Accommodation Rs. 2000 Delegates Without Accommodation Rs. 1500 Students and Full-Time Research Scholars with Accommodation Rs.1500 (Without Kit) Students and Full-Time Research Scholars Without Accommodation Rs.1000 (Without Kit) The registration fee includes conference kit, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and coffee/tea. OOD facility is available The registration fee is to be paid by Demand Draft/Cheques drawn from any Nationalized Bank in favour of the “The Organising Secretary”, payable at Shivamogga, and send the same to the Dr. B U Kannappanavar, Organising Secretary, NCITLS 2013, and Librarian Sahyadri Arts College, B H Road, Shivamogga-577203, Karnataka. For outside participants, accommodation will be arranged at hotels on advance fee payment and information. The participants can also make their own arrangements for their comfortable stay in Shivamogga. Patrons: Prof. S A Bari, Vice-Chancellor, KuvempuUniversity, Shankarghatta, Shimoga Prof. A Ramegouda, Registrar, Kuvempu University, Shankarghatta, Shimoga Dr. Jayadevappa, Principal, Sahyadri Arts College, Shimoga National Advisory Committee: Prof. VG Talawar, Vice-Chancellor, Reva University Bangalore Prof. D Shivalingaih, Registrar, TamakurUniversity, Tumakur Sri. N V Satyanarayana, MD Informatics India, Bangalore Prof. C R Karisiddappa Retd. Professor, Dharwad Dr. Jagadeesh Arora, Director, INFLIBNET, Ahmadabad Dr. Harishchandra IIT, Chennai Dr. P V Konnu, DLIS, RCUB Belagavi Dr. M K Bandi. Librarian, MangaloreUniversity, Mangalore Dr. R B Gadagimath, Librarian, GulbargaUniversity, Gulbarga Dr. I.R. N Goudar, Library Advisor, University of Mysore, Mysore Dr. Mallinath Kumbar, DLIS, University of Mysore, Mysore Dr. M M Kogunurmath, DLIS, Central University Gujarat Dr. T D Kemparaju, DLIS, BangaloreUniversityBangalore Dr.K C Ramakrishnegouda, Librarian, KuvempuUniversity, Shankaraghatta, Shimoga Dr. K Divyananda, CEPTAM, DRDO, Bangalore Dr.Vijaykumar M, Birla Institute of Technology, Ranchi Sri. M M Badni, Director, Dept of Public Library, Bangalore Sri. Dr. Ramesha, DLIS Bangalore University, Bangalore Sri. S. L Kadadevarmath President KSCLA, Bangalore Dr. Vaddanakeri, President GDLA, Gulbarga Dr. C G Mathad, Shimoga Advisory Committee Sri. S M Deeraj vice- President KSCLA, Bangalore Sri. M M Hebballi, Secretary, KSCLA, Bangalore Sri. Umesh Bagewadi, Treasurer, KSCLA, Bangalore Sri. M N N Prasad, President, TUCLA, Tumakur Sri. Shekhar H P IBS Bangalore Sri. N Choudappa, President, AKELPA, Bangalore Dr. Mahesh Horakeri, President, KUCLA, Dharwad Dr. Padmamma, DLIS, Kuvempu University, Shankaraghatta Sri. Veeru Uppin, Managing Director, Aargees Business Solutions, Bangalore/Hubli Sri Madivalar, ATNCC, Shimoga Dr. B K Vishala, St. Agnis College, Mangalore Dr. Vasappagowda, Mangalore Sri. Y H Havannavar, Chief Librarian, CCL, Shimoga Dr. Sujatha President, DK Librarians Association Mangalore. Dr. F G Patil, Chikmagalore Sri. C R Bhat, SRNMCollege Shimoga Sri. Shivanandappa. Librarian, GFGC, Shimoga Sri. Jagadeesh Kamalakar,Kamala NeharuCollege, Shimoga Dr. B T Sampathkumar, DLIS, Tumakur University, Tumakur. Dr. H M Chidanandawsamy, JNNCollegeof Engineering Shimoga Sri. H. Somashekar, GovtFirstGradeCollege, Tarikere Sri. Shashidhar, Govt. FirstGradeCollege, Ajjampur Sri A Narendra, IDSG College Chikmagalore Prof. S L Sangam Prof. B S Biradar Director of the Conference Rapporteur General Organising Secretary Dr. B U Kannappanavar Librarian and President (KUCLA) Sahyadri Arts College, B HRoad, Shivamogga-577203 Karnataka, India e-mail: kannappanavar(a)gmail.com Cell: 9480329897 Joint Organising Secretaries Sri S Shyamasundar Librarian and Secretary (KUCLA) Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga-577203 Cell: 9480221559 And Dr. M S Lohar Librarian Sahyadri Science College, Shivamogga-577203 e-mail: manjunathlohar(a)yahoo.com Cell: 9448682962 Dr. K T Santhoshkumar Associate Professor Dept of Library and Information Science Sahyadri Arts College, Shimoga Dr.B U Kannappanavar Selection Grade Librarian, Sahyadri College Library, B H Road, Shimoga-577203 Karnataka, India. Cell: +91 9480329897 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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