March 2014 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Three-day National Workshop on Content Management System Using Drupal from 7th – 9th April, 2014 at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
by Dinesh Ranjan 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Dear Professionals, The INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar is organizing a Three-day National Workshop on Content Management System Using Drupal from 7th – 9th April, 2014. *About the workshop* ICT has brought a revolution in all walks of life. Organising and disseminating web content is a challenging task for the library and IT professionals. Integrating various library resource and make it accessible to the user community is vital to an organisation or information centre. Several open source software are available to manage the web content in a static / dynamic way. Drupal is the world’s leading open source Content Management System (CMS) software. It offers advantage of superior coding and flexible customisation. Many organisation are using Drupal software for developing static / highly interactive content management system and website. The large no of user community spread all over the world to solve issues and problems with detailed documentation on installation, configuration and integration of modules. The INFLIBNET Centre is organising three-day workshop on Content Management System using Drupal during 7-9 April, 2014 at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar. *Objective of the Workshop* The main objective of this workshop is to enable the participant to develop content management system or website for their institution or library. The workshop includes lectures as well as intensive hands-on training, so as to provide both theoretical base and practical skills to the participants. The participant will receive a comprehensive overview on how to build a website or CMS using Drupal including installation, configuration, page layout design and user management, etc. *Topic to be covered in the workshop are as follows* § Introduction to Content Management System § Drupal fundamental and features § Basic configuration to know before installing Drupal § Drupal installation and configuration § Adding modules and features § User and Content Management § Managing page layouts and themes § Multilingual Content § Drupal hosting and backup *Target Participants* Student interested in CMS & website development, Library and Information Science Professional, Information Scientists, System Administrator, Content Developer and other with similar responsibilities. A maximum of 25-30 candidates will be selected for the workshop on First-Come-First-Serve basis. *Pre-requisite:* Participants should be conversant with basic ICT terminologies, should possess basic knowledge and experience with HTML, PHP and web design will be preferred. *Duration: Three Days * Details of the workshop available at: http://inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/cms_work.pdf Regards, Dinesh Ranjan Pradhan Scientist-B (LS) INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cost containment Lecture
by Binod Yadav 12 Mar '14

12 Mar '14

Dear Professionals, We are planning to organize session on Cost Containment. Please suggest the Resource person/ expert on the given topic. Our institute in Nepal is similar to AIIMS New Delhi where various programmes i.e.MBBS, BDS, MPH, MD/MS, MDS, DH/MCh are running. If possible, you may provide the resources on this topic. Thanking you, -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Ramakka-Padmakka Endowment Lecture on “Data Analytics for Librarians” on March 22, 2014 (Saturday)
by Nagappa B 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear Professional Friends, Karnataka State Library Association is cordially invite you to the Ramakka-Padmakka Endowment Lecture on “Data Analytics for Librarians” by Ms. Sukeshini A and Mr. Iranna Shettar. The following sub topics will be covered in the lecture: 1) Introduction to Data Analytics 2) Importance of Data Analysis 3) Important Tools used for data analysis 4) MS Excel for Librarians - Lists - Conditional Formatting - Formulae - HLookup & VLookup - Analysis and Data Presentation using Pivot Tables and Charts - Automation of Procurement Process 5) Open interaction & Q&A… Date: March 22, 2014 (Saturday) Time: 5.00pm to 6.30pm Venue: Tata Consultancy Services, SJM Towers, No.18, Seshadri Road, 6th Cross, Gandhinagar, Bangalore - 560 009,Karnataka. Prof. VG Talwar, VC, Reva University, Bangalore will preside the session About the Speakers: Ms. Sukeshini A and Mr. Iranna Shettar are working as Information Analyst & Senior Executive at Tata Consultancy Services, Bangalore. Both are working in LIS field for the past 10 years and have published many papers at various conferences and seminars. Who Can Attend? Teachers, Librarians, Research Scholars, Students from LIS & related fields. All interested professionals are requested to send their nomination to nagappa.b(a)tcs.com on / or before March 21, 2014. Registration: It’s mandatory but free, however No. seats are limit to 50 only on first come first serve basis. Feel free to contact me for any clarification in this regard. ******************* With Best Regards Dr. Nagappa B Joint Secretary, Karnataka State Library Association, Bangalore & Head | Information Resource Centre | Tata Consultancy Services Pioneer Building, International Tech Park | Padandhur Agrahara | Whitefield Road | Bangalore - 560 066 | Karnataka | India Ph:- +91 80 67251330 | Buzz:- 4851330 / 4224 | Cell:- 91-8147001193 Mailto: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com | To know more about Bangalore IRC Resources, Services & Offerings, click on the below link: https://knowmax.ultimatix.net/sites/IRC-corpfn/branchIRC/bangalore/default.… ____________________________________________ Experience certainty. IT Services Business Solutions Consulting ____________________________________________ =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Come & Expereince the un-conference @ Unilever R&D Center, Bangalore on Saturday March 15th
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research) 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear All, All the corporate information professionals are invited to the 5th Un-conference to be held at Unilever Research Center, Bangalore on this Saturday, March 15th. Registration are open until Friday 14th March 2.00 pm. Click on the following Un-conference link to register and to know more: http://libcampbangalore.pbworks.com/w/page/74946209/LibCampBangalore5 UN-CONFERENCE THEME: "Unique initiatives (services, productS, tools, etc.) launched by corporate information centers" VENUE & HOST: Unilever R&D, 64 Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066 India DATE & DURATION: Saturday, March 15th 2014; 9.30am to 1.30pm followed by Lunch TAKE AWAY: Experience the Un-conference and get to share & learn various unique initiatives of corporates along with some networking opportunities Join us to share, discuss and learn in an Un-conference way! Best Regards, Anand [LIS-Forum] LibCampBangalore5- Unconference Mankad, Manish Manish.Mankad at unilever.com <mailto:lis-forum%40ncsi.iisc.ernet.in?Subject=Re%3A%20%5BLIS-Forum%5D%20LibCampBangalore5-%20Unconference&In-Reply-To=%3CEC6329588C134D4E82DE8E6FB90367EF1EF8D3%40CGTSEMB20021.S2.MS.UNILEVER.com%3E> Thu Feb 20 17:17:44 IST 2014 * Previous message: [LIS-Forum] Workshop on Spatial Information Analytics and Launch of the New Web Site of SRELS Journal of Information Management <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2014-February/016281.html> * Next message: [LIS-Forum] Applications are invited for the post of Librarian by State Bank Of India. <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2014-February/016285.html> * Messages sorted by: [ date ]<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2014-February/date.html#16284> [ thread ]<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2014-February/thread.html#162…> [ subject ]<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2014-February/subject.html#16…> [ author ]<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2014-February/author.html#162…> ________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ Subject: LibCampBangalore5 Come Join Un-conference to share & learn in an open environment @ Unilever R&D, Bangalore on March 15th ________________________________________________________________________________ Dear LIS Professionals, Bangalore-based Corporate Information Professionals are organizing a LibCampBangalore5 - The 5th Un-conference at Bangalore on March 15th, 2014. All the corporate information professionals are cordially invited to join the event to share, discuss and learn from participants' experience on 'unique initiatives launched by corporate information centers'. Information professionals from GE, Unilever, TCE, Advinus etc., have already signed up for the event. More about the event: Un-conference theme: "Unique initiatives (services, product, tools, etc.) launched by corporate information centers" Venue & Host: Unilever R&D, 64 Main Road, Whitefield, Bangalore 560066 India Date & Duration: Saturday, March 15th 2014; 9.30am to 1.30pm followed by Lunch Take-away: Experience the Un-conference and get to share & learn various unique initiatives of corporates along with some networking opportunities Interested to participate? Please Register at Un-conference website<http://libcampbangalore.pbworks.com/w/page/74946209/LibCampBangalore5> .. The Organizing team is looking forward to meeting you at the 5th Un-conference. Organizing Team: Manish Mankad, Unilever Nandeesha M, SAP Madhuresh Singhal, Advinus Divya MN, TCE Anand Byrappa, GE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper Request
by Abu Waris 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear Professional I need this Article, can any body send me. http://journal.publications.chestnet.org/article.aspx?articleid=1833461 -- Thanks & Regards Dr.Abu Waris -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Motivational Talk (Lecture) at JNU Conventon Centre March 19, 2014 at 3.30 pm
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Cordially invites you to the 21st Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic EXPANDING INNER HORIZONS! Speaker Ms. Preeti Monga Director Silver Lining Synergies Pvt. Ltd. Mayur Vihar, New Delhi Chairperson Dr. Jaishree Paul UGC Research Scientist 'C' (Professor) School of Life Sciences Jawaharlal Nehru University New Delhi 110067 Date Wednesday, 19th March 2014 at 3.30 pm Venue Lecture Hall-1, JNU Convention Centre, JNU Campus, New Delhi About the Talk: An introspective session which leads you to discover within yourself stunning abilities, dreams and possibilities you never thought existed! With the continuous explosion of information hitting you 24 by 7, along with pressures of remaining abreast with study and other day to day challenges, you can easily fall into the hidden trap of believing that you are functioning at your maximum; and have no further potential left for experiencing or achieving more! You feel completely stretched out, and therefore consciously / unconsciously put away your dreaming powers and loving longings for later! Interestingly, most of us are only utilizing a fraction of our true potential … why … because it has got covered with layers and layers of unnecessary and futile hum drum of every day Survival! How would you like to discover simple ways to wipe away the unsolicited covering layers, and get reconnected to your very own hidden potential; and once again be able to freely exercise your very own magical positive powers ? MMM, please don’t think that this is one more empty gimmick to lure you to my session! Let me assure you, I walk every bit of my talk; you can test it for yourself even before you come to listen to what I have to say! Speaker will share her experiences and in reality gift you with all the practical knowledge she has gathered over the years! We will have an interactive session, where we will have the opportunity to connect and harness, our positive energies to together build a more beautiful world for all! ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian Logo released at the Women Librarians’ Meet
by faisal sl 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear Professionals, Kerala Library Association (KLA) released a professional logo for Librarians at the Women Librarians’ Meet, held in Thiruvananthapuram on 8 March 2014. The programme was organized in connection with the International Women’s Day. The Meet was inaugurated by noted writer and columnist, Prof. Khyrunnisa A., who released the logo by handing over it to P. Suprabha, the State Librarian, Kerala. Dr. A. Gopikuttan, President, KLA, presided over the function. Three technical sessions were held on the topics, ‘Empowering Women Librarians: Approaches & Attitudes’ (by Dr. Mini Devi B., DLIS, University of Kerala) , ‘Women Librarians’ Network: Some Random Thoughts’ (by Smt. Lovely Susan Varghese, PSLV Library, Valiamala) and ‘Librarianship as a Woman’s Profession’ (by Dr. Aswathy S., LPSC Library, Valiamala). Senior Women Library Professionals were honoured at the function. From among the participants, the senior most woman Librarian, Smt Accamma Cherian and Junior most woman Librarian, Ms. Aswathy were felicitated. More than sixty women librarians working in academic, public and special libraries attended the Meet. Dr. M. Lalitha, General Secretary, KLA, welcomed the participants and Dr. S. Beena, offered vote of thanks. For more images of the event visit, http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/librarian-logo-released-at-the-wo… Follow KLA on Social Media: http://keralalibraryassociation.org/community.htm Regards S.L.Faisal Member, Executive Committee, KLA & Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three days training programme on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis during 23-25 April 2014
by kruti trivedi 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Respected Members, INFLIBNET is organizing three days training programme on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis during 23-25 April 2014. The programme will give the participants sound overview of bibliometric methods, performance indicators and tools & techniques related to bibliometric analysis and mapping. It will provide awareness about the most commonly used data base, how to build -up relevant indicators and how to interpret the data. Special emphasis will be given to indicators used in research evaluation. Resource Persons The lecturers are prominent researchers, scientists/professors in the field of bibliometrics. They also have an extensive experience with the application of bibliometric analysis in a research evaluation. Venue The Training programme will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India Fee The registration fee is Rs. 3000.00 (Rupees three thousand five hundred only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 5,000.00 with accommodation (four days three nights). Please visit following link for more information: Brochure :http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/bib_work.pdf Registration form: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/bib_form.pdf For participation and more information please do contact kruti(a)inflibnet.ac.in -- With Regards, Kruti J Trivedi Scientist B (LS) INFLIBNET Centre (An IUC of UGC) Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007 Email: kruti(a)inflibnet.ac.in Phone: 079-23268241 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference on Role of Libraries in Indian Culture & Management (RLICM-2014) held On April 11-12, 2014
by Shriram Pandey 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

National Conference on Role of Libraries in Indian Culture & Management (RLICM-2014) held On April 11-12, 2014 Organized By : University College of Science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University M.B. Campus, Durga Nursery Road, Udaipur-313001 (Rajasthan) In Association with Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare B-401, Swarnjayntipuram, Ghaziabad-201003 (U.P.) Call for Paper on Following Theme: Ancient manuscripts, a treasure that behold the glorious past of Indian culture are of great research value. But this unique invaluable pool of knowledge is under threat as these manuscripts are disappearing at an alarming rate. As libraries play a vital role in preservation and management of these manuscripts, they need to be revamped completely under latest technological facilities. Though libraries have witnessed drastic changes in past couple of decades, LIS professionals need to open up more broadly to innovative concepts for maximum utilization of its resources and services in digital environment. This conference is an attempt to bring forth all the concerns, innovative ideas and strategies of LIS professionals and managers that aim to make Indian libraries the most promising place. Rediscover the Indian in you in relation with being a part of library that preserves rich heritage of Indian culture. Give feathers to innovative ideas and redefine the "Role of Libraries in Indian Culture and Management" in this digital era. This major theme is further divided into sub-themes as detailed below: >> Indian Manuscripts >> Conservation and Preservation of Indian cultural literature >> Digital projects for heritage >> Digital Preservation, Automation >> Content Creation, Collection development >> Social and cultural networks >> IPR, copyrights >> Knowledge Management >> Human Resource Management, Performance Evaluation >> Change Management, Talent Development >> Leadership and Communication >> Total Quality Management >> Marketing, Case studies, Carbon credit >> IR, Open Access Movement, OSS and Data mining >> Mobile, RFID, ICT and Web technologies >> Information seeking behavior Internet based resources and services. How to Submit Paper Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited from students, researchers, academicians, LIS professional, managers and interested IT professionals. You are requested to submit an electronic copy of the full length paper in English to the Conference Secretary Dr. P.S. Rajput at rlicm2014(a)gmail.com on or before March 25, 2014.Detail is available at http://www.mlsu.ac.in/upload/180_RLICM-2014.pdf Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans between 3000-3500 words in length including tables, diagrams, etc. Text should be printed in Times New Roman with font size 12, typed in 1.5 spaces. Text should be typed in A4 paper with standard margins (2.54 cm in all four sides). Also, each paper should contain an abstract, up to ten keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references. The paper should also contain the author(s) name, title, organization, address, telephone, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the APA Style only. All papers submitted shall be subjected to blind review by a technical committee. Based on paper evaluation report, paper shall be accepted for publication/presentation and best written and Best presented Paper Award respectively in below categories each. (A) For academician, professionals etc (B) For Student/Research scholars Contact : Dr. P.S. Rajput, Org. Secretary Contact No. : 9636676451 E-mail : rlicm2014(a)gmail.com Website:http://www.mlsu.ac.in/upload/180_RLICM-2014.pdf -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MSRIT LIBRARY - THREE DAYS FDP - REGARDING
by Vinod Kumar Boyanagari 11 Mar '14

11 Mar '14

Dear Professionals, We are very pleasure to bring to your notice that, The Library & Information Centre, MSRIT is organizing three days faculty development programme under TEQIP-II on *"Current Issues and Challenges in a Flat World" *from 3rd to 5th April 2014. The programme aims at bringing the Library professionals from various academicians, R&D Centres, Research Scholars and LIS Students on to a common platform. This platform provides Professionals to share their knowledge, ideas and views about the challenging issues facing in the flat world. *Target Audience* Librarians, Library Professionals, Research Scholars & Knowledge Management Professionals. *No. of Participants: Restricted to 60 only ( On Receipt of Payment at our end)* *RESOURCE PERSONS* * Dr.** ARD Prasad, *Professor & Head, DRTC, Bangalore *Mr.Manoj Deshpande,*Infosys Limited, Bangalore * Mr.Vijaykumar Dani,*Infosys Limited, Mysore *Dr.Gururaj Hadagali,*Asst. Professor, DLIS, KUD, Dharwad *Mr. Ananda T.Byrappa,*Global Leader, GE Techn Center, Bangalore * Dr. Devika P.Madalli,*Assoc Professor, DRTC, Bangalore *Dr.Vinayak Bankappur,* Associate Professor, RCU, Belagum * PANEL DISCUSSION* Experts from LIS Professionals *IMPORTANT DATES* Last date for Receipt of Completed Applications: *29th* *March 2014* *REGISTRATION FEE* *For Students: Rs.300/-* *For Others: Rs. 500 /-* *For R&D & Corporate: Rs.1000/-* *Note: Registration includes Lunch, Kit and Refreshment. * *No TA/DA, Accommodation will be provided* Registration Fee by DD should be drawn in favour of *"THE PRINCIPAL, MSRIT Payable at Bangalore".* *Online Registration link: *http://www.msrit.edu/library/ The duly filled-in form along with the payment should be forwarded to* "THE LIBRARIAN, LIBRARY & INFORMATION CENTRE, M.S.RAMAIAH INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MSRIT POST, BANGALORE 560054".* Please find the attached MSRIT FDP Brochure. *Thanks with Regards,* *Mr.S.F.Kattimani* *Librarian & Organizing Secretary* *M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology* *(Autonomous Institute, Affiliated to VTU)* *MSR, Nagar, MSRIT post* *Bangalore-54* *(080) 23600822 Ext: 312* *M: 9886821032* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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