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A STORIED BOOKSTORE AND ITS LATE ORACLE LEAVE IMPRINT ON ISLAMABAD
by Ragaavendra R 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

A STORIED BOOKSTORE AND ITS LATE ORACLE LEAVE IMPRINT ON ISLAMABAD To read full text: http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/a-storied-bookstore-and-its-late-oracle-leav… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at JGI Group of Institutions, Bangalore
by meera anand 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

Dear LIS Professionals, With reference to the above subject, applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at JGI Group of Institutions, Bangalore. 1. Post: Asst. Librarian Qualification: Master of Library Science 2. Post: Library Assistant Qualification: Diploma in Library Science or Bachelor of Library Science (BLISc) Interested candidates may forward their soft copy of resume to the following ID: hr(a)jgi.ac.in and post the hard copies to following address on or before 30/11/2015. Address: The Director Office of Strategic Communication and Human Resources JGI and Jain University 44/4, District Fund Road Behind Big Bazar, Jayanagar 9th Block Bangalore- 560 069 With Regards, Meeramani N Librarian Jain University Knowledge Campus Jayanagar 9th Block Bangalore- 560 069 E-mail: n.meeramani(a)jainuniversity.ac.in Ph: 080 46501720 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference
by ramasesh chowbiny 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Mysore University Library, Manasagangitri, Mysore in Association with Karnataka State SC/ST Professionals' Association is organising the National Conference on *"Library and Information Services for All: Reaching the Unreached in the Digital Era"* Date: 11th and 12th February 2016. Professional Librarians, Teachers in LIS, Research Scholars and Students are solicited to contribute research papers and participate in the deliberation. Conference proceedings will be released during the inaugural session on 11th February 2016. For details log on to http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/library. Dr. C.P.Ramasesh University Librarian Mysore University Library, Mysore Dr. Ganapati Z Shinde president Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professionals' Association (R) Gulbarga University, Kaiburgi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr. Jagtar Singh for festschrift in his honour
by Khushpreet Singh Brar 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Congratulations to Dr. Jagtar Singh Professor, DLIS, Punjabi University,Patiala for festschrift entitled “Transformation of LIS Education, Libraries and Information Services for Knowledge Society (Essays in honour of Prof. Jagtar Singh)” (two volumes set) in his honour is released by Dr. Muhammad Ramzan (President, Pakistan Library Association and Director, Library, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahor, Pakistan) and Dr. Ashu Shokeen (President, ILA & Professor, DLIS, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshtra) on 20 November 2015 at the Inaugural Ceremony of XXXI conference of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) on “Hundred years of LIS Education and Library Services in South Asia: Perceptions and Directions” organized at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The festschrift volumes are edited by Dr. I.V. Malhan, Dr. Trishanjit Kaur and Dr. Navkiran Kaur, and published by ess ess publication, New Delhi. Heartily congratulations to Prof. Jagtar Singh and the editors of the Festschrift. Respected Sir, your professional journey and outstanding contributions inspires us to set direction of our life and work. With Warm Regards Khushpreet -- Dr. Khushpreet Singh Brar General Secretary, Punjab Library Association (PLA)<http://www.punjabla.org <http://www.punjabla.org/office.aspx>>; Secretary, Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) http://www.satkal.org> Regional Secretary, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) E-mail: khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919815303000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy - Assistant Librarian - Mumbai
by HELP LIBRARY 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, Tardeo, Mumbai. The candidate should possess excellent computer, communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplibrary(a)gmail.com Regards, Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, Ashish, 5th Floor, Tardeo end of Bombay Central Bridge, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034. 65952393/65952394 Email : www.healthlibrary.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SCHOOL LIBRARY LIES IN NEGLECT
by Ragaavendra R 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

SCHOOL LIBRARY LIES IN NEGLECT A treasure of books at Queen Mary's Girls High School gathering dust. The school has 52 teachers with 49 women teachers and three men. The library room remained locked as there was no post of librarian. A booklet titled Telugu Action Songs meant for schoolchildren compiled by Bernard Lucas and published by Addison &Co in 1892; Kautilyarthasastram, a translation of the famous book by renowned scholar Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiah and Akundi Venkata Sastry and published in 1923 in Vizianagaram; Winston Churchill's The Gathering Storm, the first volume of his autobiographical work in the years prior to World War II - these books are among the many gathering dust in the wooden almirahs. Any attempt to just pick a book might leave a few severed leaves in your hand. Even as another National Library Week concluded on Friday, there has been no effort by the government to look at the treasure trove leave alone protect it. The century-old Government Queen Mary's Girls High School has a treasure of books acquired over a long period during its various avatars as nursing school, basic training school to train women teachers and finally the high school. Encyclopaedias of science, literature, on teacher training, some published in London and Lahore before Partition lie unread, uncured and uncared for years together now adorned by a thick layer of dust. A cloth as protective cover hangs over the ad hoc librarian's chair to shield him from peels falling off the traditional lime-mix roof. Twenty-seven to 28 almirahs are packed with books. Drawing teacher T. Anil Joshi who took upon himself the task of managing the library by issuing new books provided by the government to children estimates that the number of books could be upwards of 5,000. The school has 52 teachers with 49 women teachers and three men. The library room remained locked as there was no post of librarian. Tough task Salvaging the books in the Queen Mary's Girls High School library is a tough task. When drawing teacher Anil Joshi first opened an almirah he found about 150 books eaten by termites and crumbled in his hands "For two years now, I have been opening the alimarahs, spending money on applying some insecticide to prevent further damage to books," he says. The books have to be categorised, analysed for their value and utility and finally digitized to preserve them for posterity. However, the accumulated dust and the condition of the room that is cramped because of the number of almirahs makes taking up any restoration work difficult. Besides funds and expert help is required to catalogue and protect the books. The library room is hardly conducive to take up any sustained reading. "We feared opening the almirahs because we do not know how to handle them and are afraid of taking up the task as it might invite criticism," says a former headmaster. The school is headed by headmistress of a deputy DEO cadre which is mandatory to draw salaries and issue certificates to students. REF:http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/school-library-lies-i… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inclusion of E-Books in Library Accession Register
by sheeba jasmine 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Dear Friends, I need few clarifications on E-book Collection in the library. Our institute is offering PG and UG courses approved by AICTE. As per AICTE norms, 25% of the total number of titles and volumes each can be in the form of e- books. In this scenario, (1) should we write the details of the E-Books that are purchased in to the Accession Register? (2) If so, whether the same accession register that is used for print books is to used? (3) If yes, we have to input the details of those e-books in the Library Software also, which would be visible to the user / patron in the OPAC which may prompt for document loan request.... (4) How are those E-books disseminated to the users? That is, whether it is downloaded and maintained in the local server or on request from user, whether it is partially given to the users in pen-drive, E-mail attachment, etc. (5) Finally, when we show the statistics to AICTE or similar authorities, can we include the no. of E-books also into the Books category? I am sure, few of my colleagues those who are working in Engineering Colleges will have similar doubts, as they are likely to be in similar situation. Friends who are having e-book collection and using it extensively and senior professionals who are evaluating for AICTE or NBA may be able to help me. Kindly send your valuable reply. with regards,Dr. D. Sheeba Jebaseeli JasmineCIPET -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian at National Institute of Speech and Hearing, Thiruvananthapuram
by Vimal Kumar V. 22 Nov '15

22 Nov '15

Qualifications: First class postgraduate degree in Library Science or Library & Information Science under a regular college scheme from a reputed institution. Preference will be given to candidates who possess M Phil or Ph.D. Experience: Minimum two years experience in managing a modern academic institution library. Experience in activities using automated information systems and specialist computer applications. Expertise with databases, internet, online searching and web editing is vital. Previous experience in setting up new technologies, such as media conferencing, mediated instruction and other library services will be an additional advantage. Those with experience in university level libraries will be given preference. Keeping the library as a research resource with latest technological advances is important to NISH and hence ability to implement latest technologies seamlessly will be required. Age: Candidates should be below 40 years. Remuneration: Appropriate with qualification and experience. Applications should reach *The Executive Director, National Institute of Speech and Hearing, NISH Road, Sreekariyam (P.O.), Thiruvananthapuram 695017*, before*December 4th 2015*. http://www.nish.ac.in/others/career/375-vacancy-for-the-post-of-librarian -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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'Adopt & Nurture a Library' by MyLISA Mysuru
by Sunil MV 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

Dear LISians, Season's Greetings On the National Library Week this year, MyLISA is happy to announce that we have launched a program called ‘Adopt and Nurture a Library.' The idea is to support a library to grow into a professional and model library by adopting it for a year. The expertise of the members of MyLISA is drawn, completely on an honorary basis, to help the library. After a brief survey, MyLISA decided to adopt the ‘Arivu School Library’ for the academic year 2015-16. We would like share some of the Key events organized under this initiative at Arivu: 1. Interaction between the school authorities and a group lead by MyLISA on activities during library hour and automation of Arivu library. The group included Smt. Usha Mukund and Dr. Rashmi T Kumbar, Head, IET Library, Ahmedabad (Former Teacher Librarian, Adani Vidya Mandir, Ahmedabad) as special invitees. 2. Smt. Usha Mukund visited Arivu the during last October 2015 and conducted library oriented activities to promote the use of books and reading habits among the young minds. 3. The technical processing work and library automation with Koha have been started and likely to be completed by February 2016. We would like to thank Rotary Midtown Mysore for the financial support extended for the purchase of furniture, Prof. Govinda Sharma, Faculty, SDMIMD, Mysuru, for donating computer for library automation activity, and SDMIMD for taking care of stationary materials, book labels and other accessories. It is interesting to note that parents of the school children are joining hands with MyLISA in this ‘Adopt and Nurture a Library.' For more information and photos please visit MyLISA Webpage @ http://mylisamysore.weebly.com/ This is for your kind information and requesting your suggestions to make this initiative to reach its Goal. With regards, Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, INDIA Mobile: 99864 39832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lazy Scholar:
by Vimal Kumar V. 20 Nov '15

20 Nov '15

Lazy Scholar automatically queries Google Scholar for a freely available full text the instant you open a scientific paper. Set up library links in Google Scholar and/or your institution's EZproxy url in settings to show preformed links without leaving the page. In addition, it checks for comments on the paper in PubPeer & PubMed Commons, provides various citation metrics on the paper and journal, and one-click citation styles, including a preformed powerpoint style. Features in further detail: -Infobar automatically appears when a paper is opened & tells you if a free full text is available, and provides various metrics & comments, along with fast citations. -Citation count (GScholar's, Web of Science, and Altmetric.com score). -PubMed Commons & PubPeer comment count -Impact factor of many journals -Attempts to find a contact email address for the paper you are searching -Auto generated sharing links (Twitter, email, Mendeley, etc) -Fast copying of citation to clipboard (currently: APA, MLA, Chicago formats, as well as a short citation for PowerPoint slides). -Highlight text on a page, right click, "Search Google Scholar" for fast searching. -Automatically checks Beall's list of predatory journals and notifies of a match Download and install Lazy Scholar Firefox add on from here, https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/lazy-scholar/ -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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