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

E-Prints Webinar Reminder
by AIMS 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

REMINDER: Corrected link to the announcement http://aims.fao.org/activity/blog/new-webinaraims-overview-e-prints-univers… The AIMS team is pleased to announce the webinar "An overview of EPrints : The University of Glasgow's Experience" The webinar will provide an overview of the features of the open source EPrints repository software. The webinar addresses researchers, information management specialists, software developers, (agricultural) journal editors, related data providers and other interested people. About the webinar This webinar will provide an overview of the features of the open source EPrints repository software. It will showcase its functionality and demonstrate how it is used by institutions like the the University of Glasgow to support open access and make our research more readily available. [cid:image001.png@01CFDBCF.16268490] Date 2nd of October 2014 - 16:00 Rome Time (Use Time Converter <http://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converted.html?iso=20141002T16&p1=215…> to calculate the time difference between your location and Rome, Italy) Presenter William Nixon is the Head of Digital Library Services at the University of Glasgow and is responsible for the development of the University's institutional repository service, Enlighten . He is also a member of the international Open Repositories Steering Committee, co-program chair of Open Repositories 2015 and the Scientific Committee for OAI9. In 2013 he was elected to the SPARC Europe board for a three year term. How to join[cid:image002.jpg@01CFDBCF.16268490] The session is open to anyone but places are limited. If you are interested to attend the webinar, send an e-mail to AIMS(a)fao.org,<mailto:E-Prints%20Webinar?body=%E2%80%A2%09your%20name%20%0A%E2%80%A2%09your%20affiliation%20%0A%E2%80%A2%09your%20role%20%0A%E2%80%A2%09your%20country%20%0A> containing the following information: * your name * your affiliation * your role * your country System requirements Once you have requested to attend the webinar, you will receive an e-mail confirming your place with an URL access. Make sure that: * you have good internet connection * Microsoft Internet Explorer 7, 8, 9, 10; Mozilla Firefox; Google Chrome * Adobe(r) Flash(r) Player 10.3. If in doubt, go to Checking system requirements<https://na1cps.adobeconnect.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm> of the web conferencing programme Adobe Connect<http://www.adobe.com/de/products/connect/>. Sponsors This webinar is co-sponsored by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)<http://www.fao.org/home/en/> , IICA<http://www.iica.int/Eng/Pages/default.aspx> and University of Glasgow<http://www.gla.ac.uk/>. Thembani Malapela Knowledge and Information Management Officer Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations Viale delle Terme di Caracalla 00153 Rome, Italy Tel: (+39) 06 55577 http://aims.fao.org/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congrats to Prof.C.K.Ramaiah
by leeladharan manavalan 29 Sep '14

29 Sep '14

Our heartfelt wishes to Prof C.K.Ramaiah, Department of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, for having been appointed as Dean, School of Media & Communication, Pondicherry University for a period of three years from 25.09.2014 M.Leeladharan Assistant Professor DLIS, Pondicherry University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Establishing Certain Entities in the Name or Subject Authority File : RDA Cataloging
by Salman Haider 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

New Post at the RDA Blog: Establishing Certain Entities in the Name or Subject Authority File : RDA Cataloging #RDA #CATALOGING #MARC21 #RDABLOG http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2014/09/establishing-certa… Salman Haider www.google.com/+SalmanHaider -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of Library Trainees in PIIT Library , New Panvel, New Mumbai
by Dattatray Phadke 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

Dear Sir, Please publish the following requirements: *Name of the Assignment: Library Trainee* *No. of positions: 02 (Two)* *Period of Training:* Purely on temporary basis for six months *Stipend: Rs.7000/- per month consolidated with no additional perk.* *Educational Qualification:* First Class in Bachelor in Library Science and/or Masters in Library and Information Science from a recognized Institute/University having good academic record. *Desirable:* Candidates with relevant Computer Knowledge will be preferred. *Age Limit*: 26 years as on last date of application. *Mode of Selection:* The Institute reserves the right to conduct Written Test wherever the circumstances so warrant or may fix criteria to restrict the number of Candidates for Interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of minimum qualification or higher than those prescribed in this advertisement. No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process. *Nature of Trainee ship:* Selected trainees will get opportunity to work in various activities of PIIT Library as well as on emerging tools and technologies in Library and Information field. They will be working in different shifts (as applicable), including morning and evening shifts and also on weekends/ holidays on rotation basis, in which case comp. off would be considered.. No accommodation facilities will be provided by PIIT Interested eligible candidates may submit applications on plain paper with latest bio data, photo and with self-attested copies of testimonials in a closed cover envelope to the *Principal, Pillai Institute of Information Technology(PIIT) (Attn. Consultant Librarian), PIIT Library,3rd Floor,Dr.K.M.Vasudevan Pillai Campus*,*Sector 16,New Panvel,New Mumbai 410206.*Candidates are advised to write "Application for Library Trainee" on the top of the envelope. *Last date to submit applications:15th October,2014* *Contact details*: Mr.Nilesh Shewale Chief Librarian Mob.07620903704 Email: nileshshewale(a)mes.ac.in ,Dr.D.N.Phadke , Consultant Librarian Mob.09869786186 Email: dnphadke(a)mes.ac.in Thanking you D.N.Phadke, Consultant Librarian,PIIT,New Panvel,New Mumbai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers for JLICT , Vol 3, No 2 (July to December 2014) ISSN: 2278 – 3482
by Dr Mange Ram 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

Call for Papers for “Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology” (JLICT) , Vol 3, No 2 (July to December 2014) ISSN: 2278 – 3482 JLICT (Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology) covers all areas of library science related with ICT. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish: • Original articles in basic and applied research • Case studies • Critical reviews, surveys, opinions, commentaries and essays We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: jlict2012(a)gmail.com before 5th November 2014 A brief instruction for authors and other details are given below: Format: Font: times new roman, Size: 12 and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economics (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian year book 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats.abs.gov.au/ausstats/subscriber.nsf/0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf *The papers may be send to the e-mail address(jlict2012(a)gmail.com)only upto 5th November 2014. Editor in Chief -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need for Librarian at New Horizon Gurukul
by prasanna 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

Need for Librarian at New Horizon Gurukul, Bangalore Job location: Bangalore  Qualification: M.L.I.Sc/B.L.I.Sc. Experience: 1 years Experience Time: 10 am to 5 pm (working Days)   Desired skills: Should have good English communication skills with local language.Basic Computer knowledge with Library Automation software and MS Office application.To ensure that students and staff are effective users of ideas and information. To instill a love of learning in all students and ensure equitable access to information. Make substantial contribution to the teaching / learning processes at our school Employer Address: Chief Librarian ,New Horizon Educational Institution, New Horizon College of Engineering Campus, Ring Road, Panathur Post, Near Marathalli, Bangalore - 560 105, Email: nhcelibrary(a)newhorizonindia.edu, Ph: +91-80-6629 7777 Ext: 2131 / 9731034730     Best Regards  Prasanna Kumara B.M, Librarian, New Horizon College of Engineering, Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ACTIVITIES- REQUEST FOP PUBLICATION IN NEWSLETTERS
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 27 Sep '14

27 Sep '14

FORMATION OF TELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (TSLS) Telangana Library Association was formed in the new State of Telangana. This Association is 25th State Association in 29 States of India. This was formed and inaugurated on Librarian’s Day on 9 August 2014. Prof. M. Kodandaram, Professor of Osmania University and Chairman, Joint Action Committee of all employees Associations in the State inaugurated the Telangana Library Association (TSLA) at the Conference hall, City Central Library, Hyderabad at 10.30 AM on 9th August, 2014. Prof. Kodandaram, Chief Guest of the function in this address said that Knowledge is available in the Society, and those who possess the knowledge are empowered. Many people have come up in the life and made greater achievements by using the available knowledge in libraries and have got an important place in the Society. It is a known fact that the libraries played an important role in the pre-independent India. They were centers for independent and social movements. After independence instead of increased spread of public libraries they are slowly getting reduced over a period of time. Prof Kodandram declared establishment of TSLA by unfolding the registaration certificate of the Association to public. The Hall was full and there was no place to enter into the hall. Many professionals were standing outside and it was for the first time in the State such a gathering was seen for Association meeting. Prof N.Laxman Rao, President, TSLA explained the reasons for starting a new State level Association. He also stated the mission and objectives of the Association as follows: Mission: Libraries for ALL Objectives: 1. To promote the development of all types of libraries in the State of Telangana. 2. To develop programs for capacity building and developing skills for personnel in the field of LIS (Library and Information Science). 3. To organize the lectures, conferences, meetings, symposia in the field of LIS to share and disseminate the knowledge to the LIS professionals. 4. To conduct Continuing Education Programs to share the latest trends / knowledge to the LIS professionals. 5. To act like pressure group for implementing library legislation in the State of Telangana. 6. To act as an advisory body to the Government and other institutions for the development of libraries. 7. To maintain liaison with Regional, national and international agencies and make use of their program, funds and other plans for the development of libraries. 8. To accept grants and donations and use the same for the development of libraries and library professionals. 9. To take up any assignment from any agency or Government in the areas of education and libraries. AND 10.Promoting the technology in libraries for providing quality access to information and knowledge. Further, he also stated that the activities will be organized throughout State and the professionals are consolidated to improve and strengthen the status of public libraries and academic libraries jointly with other State and National level Associations. He also said that this Association will join hands with everyone and organize the programs for quality library services to be provided by the libraries especially public libraries. Earlier Dr.Ch.Ravi Kumar, General Secretary, TSLA invited the guests to the Dias and presented them the banquets. Sri K.Sudhakar Goud, former Head, BRITISH Council, Hyderabad, UNICEF consultant and soft skills trainer made a presentation on the status of public libraries in the State and also gave the statistics showing how the people are being denied of library services in spite of paying the library Cess. He also stressed the need for amending the present public libraries Act to suit to the present day needs. We should be able to achieve the Association’s mission of ‘Libraries for All”, a reality. Dr. E. Rama Reddy, former University Librarian, University of Hyderabad spoke on how technology (ICT) can help the Society to get information / knowledge to every citizen and turn our Society as Knowledge Society. He also stressed the need for optimum utilization and also provide access to all knowledge resources to everyone with the help of ICT. Mr. Vinod Reddy, vice president, TSLA spoke an need for mobilization of resources for public libraries development and also to make use of the available funds for the development of libraries. The Government should help the libraries to build their own buildings and also build good collection to provide efficient services. The meeting continued after inauguration wherein various professionals spoke on the status of libraries, problems of LIS professionals and what the TSLA can do to improve the profession, status of professionals / library services. In the evening the program was closed with vote of thanks. Prof N Laxman Rao President, TSLA Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 9493701565. email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(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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Call for papers - National Seminar on Managing Innovation in New Generation Libraries
by sivan kutty 26 Sep '14

26 Sep '14

Greetings! We are happy to inform you that Kerala Library Association, Ernakulam Region is organising a National seminar on Managing Innovation in New Generation Libraries on 16-17 December 2014 in association with Rajagiri College of Social Sciences at the Rajagiri Campus, Kalamassery, Kochi, Kerala. The seminar is intended to help the library professionals to equip with necessary skills and knowledge to serve their clients more efficiently. We invite you to participate and contribute papers reflecting original research work and practical experience in the areas of topics covered in the seminar. We are also planning to bring out the seminar proceedings as a book and for that purpose we would like to have the copyright of the submitted article(s). Online registration is available at http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/kla-dlisuok-workshop-on-influenti… For more details visit http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2014/09/20/national-seminar-on-managing-inno… OR https://www.facebook.com/KeralaLibraryAssociation/posts/814142248617745 IMPORTANT DATES 15th November, 2014 : Last Date of Paper Submission. 25th November, 2014 : Notification of Acceptance 1st December, 2014 : Last date for Registration Looking forward for your active participation in the seminar. Conveners Mr. Kunjumohammed V. S., President, Kerala Library Association, Ernakulam Region. Mobile No. 9388478597 & Mr. Joe Joseph, Secretary, Kerala Library Association Ernakulam Region. Mobile No. 9447260241 email: klaern(a)gmail.com With warm regards Sivankutty VS University Library CUSAT Ph: 9895258101 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Join the LIS Links Community
by Dr. Badan Barman 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Sir/Madam, I request you to kindly be a member of the LIS Links community: http://www.lislinks.com so that we all can be benefited from your knowledge. Official Mailing Address: Dr. Badan Barman, Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Patgaon, Rani Gate, Guwahati-781017, Assam, India. Official Phone (Indirect): 0361-2235971 / 0361-2234964 / 88110 16666. Official Phone (Direct): 88110 16906 (Kindly call in between 10 am to 5 pm) Official Fax: 0361- 2235398 Official Email: badanbarman(a)kkhsou.in Official Website: http://www.kkhsou.in KKHSOU Job Portal: http://www.kkhsoujobportal.in KKHSOU Knowledge Hub: http://www.kkhsouknowledgehub.in Open Access Journals Search Engine: http://www.oajse.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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White paper on 'The Changing Landscape of Library and Information Services'
by Shamprasad Pujar 25 Sep '14

25 Sep '14

Dear All, An interesting white paper published by CLIR entitled 'The Changing Landscape of Library and Information Services: What Presidents, Provosts, and Finance Officers Need to Know'. Full text available at: http://www.clir.org/pubs/reports/pub162/pub162.pdf Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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