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

Role of public libraries
by Mailing List Admin 26 May '14

26 May '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Sun, 25 May 2014 09:54:35 +0530 From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Friends: In the advanced countries public libraries perform many functions apart from lending books and providing reading space. They hold Summer Reading Programmes, for example. There are many libraries in developing countries (including Nepal) which help their clients acquire ICT skills. We should encourage public libraries in cities and towns, and in rural areas, to initiate such programmes. Arun ----------- St. Charles Public Library Announces its Summer Reading somProgram 9:59 a.m. CDT, May 23, 2014 Public libraries throughout Illinois are getting ready for thesummer reading programs for students and adults of all ages. The St. Charles Public Library will kick off the 2014 Summer Reading Program on Wednesday, May 28 through Wednesday, August 7. The Summer Reading Program is a St. Charles Public Library annual tradition with more than 2,500 kids, teens and adults joining in the excitement each year. In 2013, a total of 53,248 books were logged. Adults and young adults can register at the Readers Services or the Adult Reference Desk beginning Wednesday, May 28. Sign-in with your book log at least once between June 11 and August 6 for a chance to win great prizes. Readers finishing grades 6-12 may register in Adult or Youth Services. Those registered who read or listen to books, will receive coupons, a t-shirt and can enter weekly drawings. Infants, preschool children and elementary students can select from one of five exciting age-appropriate reading clubs in Youth Services at the Book Club Desk. These programs encourage children, youth, and families to read and maintain reading skills during the summer months. Thirty-eight local businesses are sponsoring the summer reading program with a wide-variety of food and/or entertainment reward coupons for each level. The St. Charles Public Library is located at One South Sixth Avenue in St. Charles. More information, including a calendar of summer events, can be found at www.stcharleslibrary.org or call 630-584-0076.

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Article
by Bijay＠CUO 26 May '14

26 May '14

Dear Colleagues, One of our faculty member require the following article.... 1. *Spatial Distribution of the Biotic Community in the Thermal Gradients of the Two Hot Springs* By Dr. B. B. Jana, D. N. Pal and H. L. Sarkar Acta hydrochimica et hydrobiologica, Wiley online Library Volume 10, Issue 1, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aheh.v10:1/issuetoc>pages 101–108, 1982 1. Mud-walled territories and feeding behaviour of *Boleophthalmus boddarti *(Pisces: Gobiidae) on the Mudflats of Kuwait by D. A. Clayton<http://link.springer.com/search?facet-author=%22D.+A.+Clayton%22>& J. M. Wright<http://link.springer.com/search?facet-author=%22J.+M.+Wright%22>in Journal of Ethology <http://link.springer.com/journal/10164>, December 1989, Volume 7, Issue 2<http://link.springer.com/journal/10164/7/2/page/1>, pp 91-95 http://link.springer.com 3 Territorial acquisition in the mudskipper *Boleophthalmus boddarti*(Teleostei, Gobiidae) on the mudflats of Kuwait by D. A. Clayton and T. C. Vaughan in Journal of Zoology Volume 209, Issue 4, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jzo.1986.209.issue-4/issuetoc>pages 501–519, August 1986 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com 4. Thermal ecology of the mudskippers, *Periophthalmus koelreuteri* (Pallas) and *Boleophthalmus boddarti* (Pallas) of Kuwait Bay by P. Tytler and T. Vaughan in Journal of Fish Biology, Volume 23, Issue 3, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/jfb.1983.23.issue-3/issuetoc>pages 327–337, September 1983 http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com Kindly send if available... -- धन्यवाद सादर - विजय Thanking you Regards - Bijay ********************************************** *बिजयानंद प्रधान* ବିଜୟାନନ୍ଦ ପ୍ରଧାନ *Bijayananda Pradhan, M.Sc., MLISc., UGC-NET* *सेंट्रल यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ़ उड़ीसा* *Central University of Orissa* *कोरापुट -७६४ ०२०* *Koraput-764 020* e-mail: ncsipradhan(a)yahoo.com Ph : 09437491428, 06852-288207 ********************************************** *“A library is a place where a person can go and return empty handed, still carrying a lot of things with him”* Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by Ajay Kum Sharma 25 May '14

25 May '14

Dear Library Professionals, One of our faculty member has urgent need of the below mentioned article for his study and reference purpose. 1. Gerard Fussman, '*Central* *and* *Provincial* *Administration* *in* *Ancient* *India*: *The* *Problem* *of* *the* *Mauryan* *Empire*', Indian Historical Review, 14.1–2 (1987–99), 43–72. It would be highly appreciated if one can send the soft copy of said article on mail for his reference. -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Office Land Line: +91 3463 262783 Ext. 220 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SciDataCon2014 - Pre-conference National Events : Open Data in Education & Research
by Usha Munshi 25 May '14

25 May '14

SciDataCon2014 : A pre-conference vent on Open Data in Education & Research" was organised by r. Usha Mujoo Munshi and Ms. Neeta Verma at INSA on 19th April 2014. The event report is available at - http://www.scidatacon2014.org/national-events . -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICSU -CODATA/WDS : SciDataCon2014 invite for submissions
by Usha Munshi 24 May '14

24 May '14

Here is some news about the CODATA Conference, now SciDataCon and co-organised with the ICSU World Data System. *SciDataCon 2014 has announced programme tracks and extended the deadline for submissions to 16 June.* The International Conference on Data Sharing and Integration for Global Sustainability (SciDataCon http://www.scidatacon2014.org/) is motivated by the conviction that the most significant research challenges - and in particular the pressing issues relating to global sustainability - cannot be properly addressed without due attention to various issues relating to data. SciDataCon aims to make explicit the connection between concrete and specific challenges to ensure environmental protection, economic prosperity and social well being along with the research questions that arise from these challenges and the necessary role of data policy, management and analysis in addressing these research questions. The effectiveness and credibility of research findings rely on the widest possible availability of quality-assessed and interoperable datasets. To achieve these aims, the SciDataCon programme will be structured around four 'tracks': (A) Dynamic Planet, (B) Global Development, (C) Transformations Towards Sustainability, and (D) Data Science and Services. This structure is intended to bridge cross-cutting data themes and the research themes of Future Earth futureearth.info an international research programme on global sustainability coordinated by ICSU, the International Council for Science, and other partners. By focusing on the intersection of data issues and scientific research challenges--and by advancing data science and developing international data services--SciDataCon will also amplify the message of like-minded global data initiatives promoting data sharing and interoperability, such as the Group on Earth Observations (GEO) and the recently established Research Data Alliance (RDA). *See **http://www.scidatacon2014.org/submissions*<http://www.scidatacon2014.org/submissions>* for further details of the tracks and topics in scope, and to submit a proposal for a session or paper. The deadline for proposals has been extended to 16 June.* SciDataCon 2014 will take place on 2-5 November in New Delhi; it is being organised by the Committee on Data for Science and Technology (CODATA) http://www.codata.org/blog/ and the World Data System (WDS) http://www.icsu-wds.org in collaboration with the Indian National Science Academy http://www.insaindia.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of Librarian by Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Technology and Management, Indore.
by Sri Ramchandra D M 23 May '14

23 May '14

1) Post : Librarian, 2) Qualification : MLISc with minimum two years experience, 3) Compensation will be on the basis of qualification and experience, 4) Application along with Bio-Data and references, if any , should be sent in confidence by June 05, 2014 to Director at the following address. Lal Bahadur Shastri Institute of Management, Plot no. 11/7, Sector-11, Dwarka, New Delhi-110075, Phone No. 011 - 25307700 Website: www.lbsitm.ac.in E-Mail : director(a)lbsim.ac.in Source: The Times of India, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra D.M.( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of Deputy Librarian and Junior Library and Information Assistant by Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology(RGIPT), Rae Bareli.
by Sri Ramchandra D M 23 May '14

23 May '14

1) Posts: A) Deputy Librarian - 01 (UR) B) Junior Library and Information Assistant - 01 (OBC) 2) Interested candidates may visit www.rgipt.ac.in "Recruitment Section" for detailed eligibility criteria and to download the application form. 3) Last date of application submission : 15/07/2014. Source: The Times of India, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra D.M.( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Students Colloquium (7)
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 23 May '14

23 May '14

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 DRTC Colloquium 7 Data Science ABSTRACT There is a huge proliferation of data that is being generated by both human beings and various sensors, for instance, micro blogging sites, weather forecasting, mobile networks, etc. This plethora of data is dealt under a new realm called Data Science. This is an emerging field, which has very high impact across many sectors including e-governance, finance, health care, social networks, manufacturing, advertisement and retail. This colloquium aims to clarify the idea of data science, its applications and workflow. It also aims to discuss some of the emerging tools and technologies. The rest of the colloquium is organized as follows: Topics Speaker 1. Introduction Mohit Garg 2. What is Data Science? Sandip Das 3. Data Scientist Anwesha Bhattacharya 4. Application of Data Science Manasa Rath 5. Workflow of Data Science Dibakar Sen 6. Challenges in Workflow of Data Science Jayanta Kr. Nayek 7. Tools and Technology Tanmay Mondal & Manash Kumar 8. Machine Learning in Data Science Samhati Soor 9. Conclusion Shiv Shakti Ghosh Venue : DRTC classroom Date : 28.5.14 Time : 2: 00 p.m. ALL are cordially invited Biswanath Dutta Colloquium Co-ordinator -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha-3.16.0 released
by DP Tripathi 23 May '14

23 May '14

Dear All, The Koha community has released the version 3.16.0 of the Koha library automation system with the following changes: - There is now the ability to use different templates for notices based on how the notice is to be sent. For example, is now possible to use different wording for email and SMS hold notifications. - Users can now unselect active facets when refining search results. - Search history can be now displayed and managed in the staff interface. - Loan checkins can now be backdated to an arbitrary date. - Holds can now be *individually* suspended and resumed from the OPAC. - Creating orders from staged files now offers much more flexibility. - The public reports service can now accept report parameters. - There is experimental support for Plack for development use. - The index update script can now operate as a daemon, allowing the indexes to be updated within seconds of a catalog record getting updated. For more detail, please visit the link given below: http://koha-community.org/koha-3-16-0-released/ Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Level workshop on Web Designing for Academic Libraries Using Open Source Tools (WEB DAL – 2014) 12th July 2014
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 22 May '14

22 May '14

Dear Professionals One day National Level workshop on Web Designing for Academic Libraries Using Open Source Tools (WEB DAL – 2014) 12th July 2014, RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore *Theme* LIS Professionals are adopting various IT tools, techniques and software to provide many innovative and collaborative services to the users using social networking tools. To cater to the demands of present generation that expects library services through social networking tools, libraries are attempting to build library websites and portal by using many tools. WEBNODE & World press are the popular tools that can be conveniently used by LIS professionals for this purpose. *Topics to Be Covered* Application of Web Technology in Libraries Web Designing and Web Hosting Customization of Website Practical Demo. *Who Should Participate?* LIS Professionals, Research Scholars and Students from all departments may participate and gain expertise through this workshop in Building websites *Registration Fees* Rs. 300/- For Library Professionals/Academician/ Research Scholars Rs.200/- For Students The Registration fee includes Seminar Kit, Tea & Lunch *ORGANIZING SECRETARY* *Dr. N.TAMILSELVAN* Central Library RVS College of Engineering and Technology Kumaran Kottam Campus Trichy Road, Kannampalayam Coimbatore – 641 402 Cell: 9789649871 tamilselvanmn(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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