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Vacancy of Library & Information Assistant (Intern) at IIM Kozhikode
by mgsree 02 Jun '17

02 Jun '17

Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for Library & Information Assistant (Intern) on Contract (2 numbers) in Library & Information Science for a period of one year on a monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 8000/-. The candidate should possess Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Interested candidates may apply ONLINE and appear for interview on 25 May 2015 at 10:00 AM. The Notification and the Link for Online Application could be seen at - http://iimk.ac.in/announcements/careers/cnotification.php?n=57 The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIM Kozhikode (http://iimk.ac.in) is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels. IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned Greenstone Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in). The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. The LIC at IIM Kozhikode has also got the distinction of creating the Indian Business Museum, the first of its kind in India (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nuljYJzIqk) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fi-dd/sets/72157629298509345/). With regards, Sreekumar -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar Chief Librarian and Information Officer & Adjunct Professor Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Why name is "Central Library"
by vinod mishra 02 Jan '17

02 Jan '17

Dear All, Perhaps i am asking very silly question but this question came in my mind so i would like to know some explanations on below: 1. Why we name any Institute/University main Library as central Library? and what is the meaning of Central Library? 2. If the name of Central library has been given name in honor of any person than why "Central" world is included like Mahatma Gandhi Central Library, Biju Patnaik Central Library etc. my view is why it is not only Mahatma Gandhi Library or Biju Patnaik Library? Please explain to me the differences between above? Thanking You. -- *With Regards,Vinod Kumar Mishra,Assistant Librarian,Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL),* *NIT Rourkela,* *Sundergadh-769008,* *Odisha,* *India.* *Mob:91+9439420860* *Website: http://mishravk.com/ <http://mishravk.com/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC/MHRD orders regarding librarian is eligible to teach
by M.S. GIRISH RATHOD 17 Jan '16

17 Jan '16

Dear LIS Professionals friends... If anybody has UGC/MHRD orders regarding librarian is eligible to teach (Library and information Literary/Library and Information Science subjects etc) orders kindly send, It is urgent requirement to submit Higher education council of Karnataka. we are proposed to introduce above mention subjects in UG level in Karnataka, but in higher education council VC meeting a single query raised by a VC. So please anybody has MHRD/UGC orders kindly mail me as immediately. Thank you -- *Regards,* *M.S.**GIRISH RATHOD **M.Sc., **M.B.A., **M.A., M.Phil., **K-SET.,* * NET., Ph.D.(Regd)* HEAD ~ LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER, DEPT. OF STUDIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, CHURCH ROAD, SIRSI (U.K.) - 581 401. KARNATAKA (INDIA). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TRAI has extended deadline to respond to 7th January 2016
by dimple rp 31 Dec '15

31 Dec '15

Dear Professional Colleagues, TRAI has extended deadline to respond to 7th January 2016. Please do not support Free Basics without giving it a serious thought. Make an informed decision. Visit www.savetheinternet.in or www.fsmi.in to learn about the underlying issues. Dimple -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opportunity
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

*Need one IT person(PGDCA/BCA/B Tech) and one LIS(M L I Sc) person immediately at CSIR-IITR, Lucknow KRC for one year.* *Call on 9453211879.* *Visit CSIR-IITR(Knowledge Resource Centre), 31, MG Marg, Nr High Court , Lucknow-226001.* *Contact: Rakesh Singh Bisen, Head, KRC,IITR, Lucknow.* RAKESH SINGH BISEN Head Knowledge Resource Centre CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research(IITR) VISH VIGYAN BHAVAN 31,M G Marg LUCKNOW-226 001 bisen.iiim(a)gmail.com *Phone:0522-261-5982(Office)* *Phone (EPBX):* +91-522-2620107, 2620207, 2614118 Ext. 304 M:09453-211-879; 09469210220 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Library Trainee Position at LNMIIT, Jaipur
by shweta 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

LNM IIT, Jaipur invite applications from young, dynamic and committed fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities for the position-Library Trainee at LNMIIT, Jaipur. This is purely a temporary position maximum for a period of one year. Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs 10,000 per month. Candidates will have to work from Monday- Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotational basis. Campus accommodation will be provided on availability and as per Institute norms. Essential Qualifications and Experiences: Students who have Post graduate in Library Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.) with “Regular Course” with First Class may kindly apply. Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of interview, in proof of having passed the examination with First Class. Candidates must have basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software/open source software and should be IT applications savvy. Candidates who have served the position of Library trainee at other institutes should not apply. Interested candidates may send their Resume at library.lnmiit(a)gmail.com or shweta.pandey(a)lnmiit.ac.in by January 5th 2015. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent academic record & performance in the personal interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Interview may likely to be held in January 2015. Regards, Shweta Pandey ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Only 24 hrs left.Everybody mail urgently using http://www.savetheinternet.in/ – Update on ".@rsprasad & #TRAI: #SaveTheInternet and preserve #NetNeutrality"
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

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"National Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Library and Information Centres" -KCLA
by jasim s 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Dear Colleagues Kerala College Librarians’ Association (KCLA) in association with Marian College, Kuttikkanam and Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is providing an opportunity through "National Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Library and Information Centres" to ventilate the innovations and best practices which are implemented and succeeded in libraries and information centres. There will be cash prizes for the significant innovations and best practices in different categories. Important dates: Last date of receiving presentations: January 27, 2016 Last date of registration: February 10, 2016 Conference dates: 18, 19, 20 February 2016 Venue: Marian College, Kuttikkanam P.O., Peermade, Idukki District, Kerala-685531 Registration can be done online at < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ro2Y3BFBsfNSfiM377_hdNF0IbmLPYYclmZ4iFIO8_… > More information at <http://kcla2016.weebly.com/> Jasimudeen S Librarian St.Stephen's College Uzhavoor,Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P)
by Subhodip Bid 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian in *Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P)* No. of Post and Pay Band: Viswa Vidyalaya Librarian (UR: 1) : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP of Rs.10000. For more details http://rvskvv.net/Tender/frm_download_file.aspx?Filepath=/PDF/RVSKVV_vacanc… -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Deputy librarian in Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)
by Subhodip Bid 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Deputy librarian in *Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)* No. of Post and Pay Band: Deputy Librarian (UR: 1) : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000. Minimum Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Library science/ information science/ documentation, with atleast 50% marks, and a consistently good academic record. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D degree in Library science/information science/documentation/archives & manuscript - keeping; knowledge of library computerization, evidence of innovative library service, professional commitment and relevant publications. Minimum Experience: At least 9 years of work experience as Assistant Librarian including 5 years in senior scale with AGP of Rs. 7,000/- or an equivalent position at an University or reputed Institute Library. Age limit: 53 years as on last date of submitting application. For more details http://www.iitgn.ac.in/pdf/job/2015/Advt-PWD-Staff-12-2015.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Online certificate course in LIS(RIE-school)-Congrats
by Karunakar N 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

Dear Nagaraj sir, Best wishes for your effort in conducting such courses with new concepts. In future you can try to create this opportunities for college libraries(certificate course) with certain modules. -- * Thanks & Regards,*** *Karunakar.N** B.Sc., MLISc., M.Phil., MBA. HOD & Librarian, Govt First Grade for Women College, Hunsur, Hunsur(T), Mysore(D). Karnataka, INDIA* Contact Number:- +91-9900143430 E-Mail Id:- karunakar.nk(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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An appeal to library professionals for unprivileged children's
by vinod mishra 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

Dear All, In continuation of my message ( https://www.facebook.com/mishravk79 ) on the basis of observation, i have written an open letter to the ministry of education which is available at below link for your ready reference. I would like to appeal all librarians especially school librarians to kindly encourage your school for such community benefits related activity and removing hurdles in free flow of knowledge and thoughts among the children’s. For detail of letter please visit at: http://mishravk.com/2015/12/rte/ -- With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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We cannot delay adopting ORCID any more
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Friends: Please see <http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2015/12/15/all-about-orcid/> and the comments that follow the main text 'All about ORCID' posted by Ms Alice Meadows. This survey has revealed that support for ORCID is growing rapidly among students, researchers, librarians, research institutions, journals, and funders worldwide. The latest to mandate ORCID is the Royal Society which would insist on authors providing their ORCID iD from January 2016. There is no reason why we in India should lag behind. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Certificate Course in School Librarianship (CCSL)
by snraj 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional Friends, Greetings from RIE Mysuru! We are happy to inform about the launch of Six months Online Certificate Course in School Librarianship (CCSL) at Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT, Mysore. The course was formally inaugurated by Prof. D.G. Rao, Principal of the Institute. To brief about Certificate Course in School Librarianship (CCSL), it is designed for the Teacher librarians, In-charge Librarians, Librarians and Administrative staff of Elementary, Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools managing the School Library. The 15 participants who were deputed by Sate Government agency from Southern States constituted the First Batch of CCSL. It is proposed to open the course to Graduates who wish to select School Librarianship as a profession from the next academic year. CCSL is designed with the objective to develop essential professional skills and competencies among the participant for effective management of school library. The 6 credit course is spread across six months duration and will be delivered in two modules with 9 units in each of the module deals with collection development for school library, library management, library services, conducting reading promotion activities, collaborative learning, information literacy, technological adoption for library automation, digital library for school, and use of web resources. The programme is designed on e-Learning environment using MOODLE. There will be two face to face contact programmes of 10 days each, with a time gap for undertaking assigned activities. We request your suggestions to make this program to reach the unreached. With regards, S. Nagaraja Librarian and Course Coordinator Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Manasgangothri, Mysuru- 570006 Ph.No.0821-2413670 Mob. No.9901733236 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Kumara B 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional friends, One of my faculty member need below article, can anybody having please mail me (kumarapb(a)gmail.com).Title: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF PAPER INDUSTRY IN ANDHRA PRADESH STATE OF INDIA : MPIRICAL RESEARCH FINDINGS. - *Source:* Journal of Financial Management & Analysis . Jul-Dec2014, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p67-86. 20p. - *Author(s):* REDDY, G. SUDARSANA; REDDY, C. SIVARAMI; REDDY, P. MOHAN Links: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2606586 http://web.a.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&au… By, Kumara B Assistant Librarian, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka E-mail: kumarapb(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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request
by monisha mishra 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear All, Does anybody has access to fulltext of the following article? Kindly arrange the following to provide the fulltext of the following. Rosa María Arin, Ana Isabel Vallejo, Yuri Rueda, Olatz Fresnedo, Begoña Ochoa. (2015). Stimulation of gastric acid secretion by rabbit parietal cell A2Badenosine receptor activation. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology Vol. 309 no. 12 : C823 - C834 regards *Monisha Mishra* *LibrarianOrissa University of Agriculture & Technology,Bhubaneswar-751003Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICBK-2016 Reminder - I
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

International conference on Big Data & Knowledge Discovery Date: 9th to 11th March 2016 Hosted By Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore, India Much of the research generates, analyses data making it ubiquitous especially in applied sciences whether it is natural, physical and social. Worldwide there has been keen interest in Big Data applications in many a domain. We foresee at least four key players in the emerging Data Science - Library and Information Professionals (involved in acquisition, curation and publishing big data), computer science professionals (creating plat forms for big data like hadoop eco-system), statisticians (analytics and visualization) and domain experts. The situation opens up new and interesting opportunities for professionals to explore and learn all aspects of what has taken the shape, holistically, of DATA SCIENCE. In view of the developments in data, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute announces International Conference on Big Data and Knowledge Discovery (ICBK). The objective of the conference is to offer a platform for exchange of ideas of the international community related to all aspects of data science. The conference offers the opportunity to explore the main theme of Big Data and Knowledge discovery under the following themes. Call for papers: Themes and Topics [not limited to these...] General: - Big Data Acquisition, Integration, Cleaning, and Best Practices - Big Data Quality and Provenance Control - Big Data Persistence, Curation and Preservation - Data security, licensing and privacy - Metadata and Ontology for Big Data - Standards and Protocols for Big Data - Role of Librarians in Data Publishing, Data curation and services - Building Data Repositories - Data Citation Practices - Altmetrics and Big Data - Big Data in Social Networks - Capturing, Analysing and Visualising Streaming Data - Big Data Search and Retrieval - Linked Open Data - Big Data in Semantic Web - Mobile Data Management Social Sciences data - Census data analysis - Econometric data, forecasting systems - Budgeting and Data based policies - Agriculture data production and management - Open Government Data - Big Data in E-Governance - Role of Big Data in building Smart Cities - Big Data in Business Analytics - Big Data for Rural Development Domain Specific Data in Science & Technology: - Technology for Big Data Management, Hadoop Eco System - IoT-cloud Integration - Agriculture Data Management, Data Sharing Policies and Platform - Data Analytics in Health - Bioinformatics Data applications - Other domains: meteorological data, geo-spatial data, genomic data, data based analysis of sports etc. Special Sessions - Social Science data analysis and applications - Open Knowledge and Data in Agriculture and Nutrition - Data for Smart Cities - Government and International Open Data Initiatives Important Dates - Registration Open from: 1st Dec 2015 - Submission of Full paper: 8th Jan 2016 - Notification of Paper Acceptance: 8th Feb 2016 - Early bird registration over: 18th Feb 2016 - Camera reedy paper submission over: 25th Feb 2016 Early Bird Registration Fee India & SAARC Countries: Rs.3000/- Other Countries: US $50 Regular Registration India & SAARC Countries: Rs. 3500/- Other Countries: US $60 Students Registration Students: Rs. 1000/- or $20 The Demand Draft (DD) should be made in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, payable at Bangalore. Important Links: Conference Website -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/icbk Registration Information -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/registration Call for paper -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/callforpaper VISA INFORMATION -> https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ Write to us -> icbk2016@ drtc.isibang.ac.in Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Address: Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Landmark: Near Bangalore University Contact Person: Prof. A.R.D. Prasad (CONVENOR) Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-80/26985490/28482711 Fax: +91-80-28484265 E-mail: icbk(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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Application are invited for the post of Librarian, Deputy librarian in Manipur University (A Central University), Canchipur, Imphal
by Subhodip Bid 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian, Deputy librarian in Manipur University (A Central University), Canchipur, Imphal No. of Post : Librarian : 1 post; Deputy librarian: 1 Pay Band: Librarian : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP of Rs.10000. Deputy Librarian : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000. Minimum Eligibility Criteria: LIBRARIAN i. (a) A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b). At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. ii. Desirable: .Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping. DEPUTY LIBRARIAN i. (a) A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b). Five years experience as an Assistant University Librarian / College Librarian. (c). Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library. ii. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping / computerization of Library. For more details https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nZGpwa2tSRkRUNmlEbjNrM3JDMktnVl… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nX05QVmhJUXM1Z2ZDd21uOWFxMzJjWW… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nN3czekpMdXJPTGl3TG12T3ZST3ZWeG… -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Taylor & Francis have published Peer Review in 2015
by Segon, Shafina 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Finding out what authors, editors and reviewers really think of peer review Taylor & Francis have just published the findings in 'Peer review in 2015: a global view'<http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/14qB2zXKomxzUdAkz6FaLK>, which brings together the survey results and focus group analysis into one of the largest peer review studies in recent years. Within the academic community, peer review is widely recognized as being at the heart of scholarly research. However faith in peer review's integrity is of ongoing and increasing concern to many. It is imperative that publishers (and academic editors) of peer-reviewed scholarly research learn from each other, working together to improve practices in areas such as ethical issues, training and data transparency. http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Peer-… Key findings from 'Peer review in 2015: a global view' * Most researchers rate the benefit of the peer review process towards improving their article as 8 or above out of 10. * Most researchers wait between one and six months for an article they've written to undergo peer review, yet authors (not reviewers / editors) think up to two months is reasonable. * There is a strong preference for double blind review among all respondents, with a rating of 8 or above out of 10. * Single blind review is an unpopular choice but is more acceptable to STM researchers than HSS and, of those, editors and authors are more in favor than reviewers. * There are balanced views across the options of open, open and published, and post-publication review; with a mean rating of between 5 and 6 out of 10 in many cases (with HSS editors less supportive than STM). If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at marketing(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:marketing@tandfindia.com>. Best wishes, Shafina Segon Marketing Head - South Asia Journals & Online Resources shafina.segon(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:shafina.segon@tandfindia.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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fwd: 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
by Shamprasad Pujar 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Dear Members, May be useful for some of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ============== ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: IFLA Webmaster <webmaster(a)ifla.org> Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 2:28 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program To: "ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program This program provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. It is jointly sponsored by IFLA and the Online Computer Library Center, Inc (OCLC). Program overview Up to five individuals are selected each year for participation in this intensive four-week Fellowship Program based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. The Fellows visit many libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. The Fellows also observe OCLC's governance structure in action, gaining insight into issues affecting the global library cooperative. Fellows give presentations about their home countries and libraries and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today. The Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin. Application Deadline: 12 February 2016 Selection: March - July 2016 Announcement: August 2016 Program Dates: April - May 2017 Program guidelines The Fellowship Program is for library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and from countries with developing economies. Eligibility is limited to those who are from a qualifying country, have a degree in library or information science obtained within the past five years, and have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. These and other qualifications are explained in detail in the Program Guidelines. Interested candidates should read the guidelines (available in PDF and Word format) and, if qualified, complete and submit the application (available in PDF and Word format) by the specified due date. Sponsorship opportunities and general inquiries The organizations that sponsor the Fellowship Program are seeking additional sponsorships from other interested organizations. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and general inquiries about the program, contact Nancy Lensenmayer, Program Director, OCLC Education and Professional Development. SOURCE: www.ifla.org/node/10067 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Information Management using Koha and WordPress on 28-31 Jan 2016
by nandeesh nandu 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Dear Professionals, The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore (An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, accredited by NAAC with ’A’grade and ISO 9001-2008 certified) is organizing a 4-day National Workshop on Information Management using Koha and WordPress on 28-31 January, 2016. The workshop comprises of demonstration and hands-on training on both the applications. The number of participants is limited to facilitate an intensive learning experience. Registration fee for the workshop is Rs.1500/- which includes expenses on morning/evening tea and lunch for four days and workshop kit. The fee has to be paid in Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru payable at Mysore. A limited number of rooms is available at the Institute guest house for outstation participants, which will be allotted first come first serve basis in twin sharing mode. (Per day tariff: VIP Suit - Rs. 300; A/C Room - Rs. 200 Non A/C Room- Rs. 100). No advance payment is required for accommodation in the guest house. The registration form and other details are available at: www.aiish.ac.in/images/pdf/national-workshop-16.pdf www.aiishmysore.in www.aiish-lic-workshop.weebly.com Contact Persons: Dr. Shijith Kumar: +91 8904430355/0821-2502150/E-mail: cshijithkumar(a)gmail.com Mr. Nandeesha, B: +91 8553638032/0821-2502157/E-mail: nandeesha.b(a)gmail.com Mr. Nanjundaswamy, N: +91 9035202505/0821-2502158/E-mail: nanjunda.nm(a)gmail.com Regards, Nandeesha B AIISH L&IC Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Do you know of scientists changed the way they spell their names midway in their career?
by Madan M 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Dear All: Do you know of scientists, scholars or writers who changed the way they spell their names midway in their career? It could be because of advice from an astrologer or numerologist. They may have papers under the two variants of their names and aggregation of such papers as belonging to the same person poses a problem. Also, do you know of people who changed their name, say because one is adopted by someone? Such people may also have papers under two different names. If you know of such examples, please forward it to me. M.Madhan madhan_m(a)isb.edu

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Berlin 12 Conference report
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Report on Berlin 12 Open Access Conference On December 8 and 9, 2015, representatives from several regions (Asia, Europe, and North America) met in Berlin, Germany, to discuss a proposal to flip subscription-based journals to open access models. The initiative is being led by the Max Planck Society, the organizer and host of the invitation-only Berlin 12 Open Access Conference. The rationale for the initiative is based on an analysis undertaken by Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) <https://www.mpg.de/9202262/area-wide-transition-open-access>, which found that a flip to open access would be possible at no financial risk, “maybe even at lower overall costs” to the system. The objective of the conference was to build a consensus for an internationally coordinated effort to shift libraries’ journal budgets away from subscriptions and towards article processing costs (APCs). In general, most conference participants were supportive “in principle” of a collaborative, international effort to accelerate the transition to open access, although a number of concerns were expressed about a model in which APCs would prevail. For a summary of the key points of the EOI and a description of the discussions and concerns raised at the conference, read the Association of Research Libraries report on the Berlin 12 Open Access Conference: [image: pdf]2015.12.18-Berlin12Report.pdf <http://www.arl.org/storage/documents/publications/2015.12.18-Berlin12Report…> < http://www.arl.org/publications-resources/3802-report-on-berlin-12-open-acc… > Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request Article
by Sujit Kujur 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Dear LIS Members, One of our faculty member urgently require the following article "Implications of demographic and socioeconomic transition for elderly: An illustration from India" Source : International Journal of Anthropology, January 2000, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp 19-31. Please do forward this article. It will be a great help indeed. Thanks in Advance -- *SUJIT KUJUR* Central Library Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Dist.- Birbhum 731235 (West Bengal). e-mail : sujitkujur(a)gmail.com, sujit.kujur(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile no. : +919800379878 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management Using Open Source Software from 11th -15th February 2016
by Shivpal Singh Kushwah 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University Gwalior is Organising National Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management Using Open Source Software from 11th -15th February 2016. The workshop will provide practical training and theoretical aspects related to “KOHA” and “Joomla” software. For detail information, please visit the website at: http://www.jiwaji.edu/pdf/notice-board-2012/National%20Workshop%20Library%2… -- Dr Shivpal Singh Kushwah Dy. Librarian National Law Institute University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Post of Librarian
by Sunita Bakhru 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Dear All,Vacancy for post of Librarian for an International School in Malad west, Mumbai urgently. This is a full time job. SUNITA BAKHRU India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Corporation-academic library collaboration
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Friends: Corporations and academic libraries collaborate in very meaningful ways in the West. A fine example is the collaboration between Carnegie Corporation and Columbia University. Please see < http://www.finebooksmagazine.com/press/2015/12/columbia-university-librarie… >. When will see such collaborations in India? What should we do for it to happen? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIPS 2016: Conference announcement and call for paper
by Debal C Kar 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

*Library and Information Professionals Summit (LIPS) 2016* On *From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm* Thursday-Friday, 19-20 May 2016 New Delhi, India Jointly organized by *Ambedkar University Delhi*& *Society for Library Professionals (SLP)* Conference Venue: *Ambedkar University Delhi* *Lothian Road, Kashemere Gate* *New Delhi- 110006, India* It gives us great pleasure to inform you that next Library and Information Professionals Summit (LIPS) 2016 on From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm will be held Thursday-Friday, 19-20 May 2016 at Ambedkar University Delhi, Delhi LIPS 2016 will be an excellent opportunity for all including Librarians, Information Professionals, Researchers and Practitioners to share experiences, ideas, research results, meeting and networking. Don’t miss out on the many opportunities which will allow you to share your experiences and learn from other professionals. The principle objective of this event is to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and skills relevant to students, professors and Information professionals. This conference will offer an opportunity to put forward innovative plans, debate classic ideas, and promote closer cooperation among colleagues. It will solicit high quality research papers and provide an international forum for researchers, developers and practitioners to present applied and theoretical research findings. *Conference Theme* The conference aims to address the main issues of concern within the framework of *From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm* issues. Some of the important areas, which conference intends to engage itself with are listed below: 1. *E-**Books Access in Libraries* · New ways for Library Resource Access · Procurement and Management including Right management of E-books · Trends, New models and tools · Impact of eBooks on learning · E-books Accelerating - Will print books disappear? · Future of eBooks *2. **Web Based Access in Libraries* · Semantic Web · Text mining · Cloud Computing and Libraries · Social Media and Applications in Libraries · Social Networks, Virtual Organization and Networked Information · Web Archiving and Preservation · Next-generation web services *3. **Future Models of Accessing the Libraries * · Acquisitions and Collection Development · Access, Ownership and Resource Sharing · Economics of access versus ownership · Licensing Pricing IPR & Privacy Issues · Threats to Digital Lending · Database Ownership: Myth or Reality · New & Emerging Resources, Products, & Services · Library Outreach, Marketing & Advocacy · Open Access Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation on the above themes and related aspects. The papers should be based on research surveys; case studies or action plans rather than theoretical explanations. Papers are to be sent to Conference Secretariat at: *LIPS2016may(a)gmail.com* <LIPS2016may(a)gmail.com> Submission of full papers (not more than 6 pages) with an abstract in approximately 200 words, keywords and references on A4 size paper with margin 1.5 cm on all sides in MS Word format in 10 points New Times Roman type single line spacing. Length of the paper should not exceed 4000 words. Details such as name of the author, designation, title of the article, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address are to be included. The paper submitted must not have been previously published or presented elsewhere. The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers. Selected papers will be published in the proceedings. The selected papers will be published as edited book with ISBN number in print or digital format. *Registration Fees* Early Bird Registration till 31st March 2016 1st April 2016 onwards Indian Delegates Rs.1500/- Rs.2000/- Students/ SLA Members / Accompanied Person/ Retired Professionals Rs. 1000/- Rs.1200/- Foreign Participants US$50 US$60 *Date to Remember* Last Date for Submission of full paper February 15, 2016 Authors to be intimated of accepted papers March 15, 2016 Early Bird Registration March 31, 2016 Accepted papers will be included in the proceedings, only if Registered on or before March 31, 2016 Conference Secretariat *Dr. Debal C. Kar* *Organising Secretary * *Library and Information Professionals Summit -2016* Ambedkar University Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi-110006 Ph. 23865084, 9811392242 Email: debal(a)aud.ac.in http://www.aud.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Add one reference to Wikipedia
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, December 18, 2015 6:39 am To: "LIS-Forum" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear friends in libraries and info centres: CILIP invites you all to contribute (at least) one reference to Wikipedia in January 2016. Please read "Wikipedia needs you in January," < http://www.cilip.org.uk/uk-einformation-group/news/wikipedia-needs-you-janu… ?<utm_source=Communicator_membership_list&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=Untitled33&utm_campaign=Weekly+News+from+CILIP%2c+17+December+2015>. -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 Posted on 14 December 2015 Wikipedia needs you in January! #1Lib1Ref (One Librarian, One Reference) is a campaign during the week of January 15â23, 2016, calling on librarians around the world to apply their special expertise in research to add just one more reference to Wikipedia. The campaign is part of Wikipedia's 15th anniversary celebration. #1Lib1Ref Imagine a World where Every Librarian Added One More Reference to Wikipedia. Wikipedia is a first stop for researchers: let's make it better! Everything you need to start can be found on The Wikipedia Library 1Lib1Ref <http://tinyurl.com/j5rlrao> page... which starts: "Wikipedia is an invaluable part of every researcher's process: every reference added by a librarian means one more reference in any Wikipedia article that helps the next researcher, or librarian helping a researcher, ensure that the best information gets shared with the public. Join us, and make a small contribution to the sum of all human knowledge! Because anyone can edit Wikipedia, the Wikipedia community developed a core strategy for ensuring quality of information in its articles: including footnotes to reliable sources to allow Wikipedia readers to "verify" the information. This strategy helps the global volunteer community effectively work towards meeting Wikipedia's vision: "the sum of all human knowledge." On English Wikipedia, and many other language Wikipedias, readers and editors who don't feel confident about the information in an article will add a "citation needed" tag next to that statement. In many ways, these tags are reference questions you would expect at a library reference desk: members of the public asking for that information to be backed by reliable research. English Wikipedia alone has over 350,000 such statements. Moreover, hundreds of thousands of articles just need more references, with 200,000 articles having no references at all. Globally there are hundreds of thousands of librarians. Imagine if every librarian in the world took 15 minutes to solve one of the citation needed queries! Wikipedia would no longer have these gaps." For more information or to start: see The Wikipedia Library 1Lib1Ref <http://tinyurl.com/j5rlrao> page.

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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015): Designing e-content portal using WordPress: reminder
by Shivaram Gowda 18 Dec '15

18 Dec '15

Dear Members, NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) cordially invites you to the Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial 11th Seminar (2015). This year’s seminar topic is, Designing Web Portal / Gateway Services Using Wordpress. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 11th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2015): Designing e-content portal using Wordpress Date: December 19, 2015 (Third Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: With the explosive growth of online resources, managing such resources has become a challenge for Information professionals. Well designed organization or library web portals / Gateway services helps in the efficient dissemination of online resources to the user community. Today’s online resources includes variety of authoritative web resources (free & priced), integrating the relevant and useful resources into a web portal facilitates in the effective and efficient dissemination of information to the end users. This can be achieved using either commercial or open source content management tools. Various open source CMS tools are available on the Internet. Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, and OpenCMS are few such examples. In this seminar, some basic and useful features and functionalities of Wordpress, one of the popular CMS tools will be featured. Wordpress (http://wordpress.org/ ) is an open source, platform independent content management system (CMS). Its popular features include simple to install and use, powerful blog functionality, customizable, multiplatform, multilingual, web based administration, powerful report generation functionality, well organized browse and search etc. Being a plug-in based modular package, it facilitates in enabling / disabling the functionalities as per the needs of implementers. It has a strong and active user and developer community who provide the much needed support in using the package effectively. Self explanatory online and offline documentation are also available for the package and they are updated frequently. Wordpress is being used in developing different genres of website in various languages. Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features and functionalities of the Wordpress CMS as to how this Open Source Web application can be used to build Web Portals and provide Web-based information services. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of the various features of the Wordpress CMS so that they can plan to make use of this CMS for their user Community Seminar Topics & Resource Persons: Seminar Overview by Francis Jayakanth, IIM, Bangalore The Future of E-content Content and Content Management by Ananda Byrapp, GE Bangalore Wordpress: Introduction and Installation (Demo) by Shivaram BS, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore Wordpress configuration by Maruthu Pandian, IMSC, Chennai Designing competitive intelligent portal using wordpress: case study Career Advice for Information Professional by Dr. Rajendra Babu, Tumkur University Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in developing Web portals and in providing web-based information services using a CMS Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 150. Fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsinet.org -- Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Govt. of India (Autonomous) HAL Airport Road Kodihalli, Bangalore-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Spl Lecture on - Strategic Changes in the Academic Library Landscape at DLIS, UOM on 19th Dec 2015
by Arunachalam Hariharan 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

University of MadrasInternational Centre for University of Madras (ICOM)Department of Library and Information Science & Society for Advancement in Library and Information Science(SALIS) Cordially invite you to attend the Special Lecture on Strategic Changes in the Academic Library Landscape by Dr. Mohan RamaswamyAssociate Head for Research and Graduate ServicesNorth Carolina State University Libraries, USA on 19 December, 2015 (Saturday) at 11.00 a.m. Modern Class Room Department of Library and Information ScienceUniversity of Madras, Chepauk CampusChennai – 600005 Programme 11.00 am - Welcome -- Prof.A.Amudavalli 11.10 am - Special Lecture -- Dr. Mohan Ramaswamy 12.15 pm - Discussion12.30 pm - Vote of Thanks -- Dr. A.Hariharan Tea - 10.30 a.m. Prof.A.AmudavalliDLIS, University of Madras Dr. A.Hariharan Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) 32G, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125 India hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com www.salis.in 044-22522327, 09841601903 Vasippoam Nesippoam ( Let us Read and Love books) - a mass movement by SALIS

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Application are invited for the post of Associate Professor (Library and Information Science) in University of North Bengal (NBU), Siliguri
by Subhodip Bid 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Associate Professor (Library and Information Science) in University of North Bengal (NBU), Siliguri Name of Post: Associate Professor (Library and Information Science) Number of Post: 01 (SC) For more details: http://www.nbu.ac.in/Fresh_Vacancies_in_teaching_posts%281%29.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internship opportunities at IIT Bombay, Central Library
by manju nayak 17 Dec '15

17 Dec '15

Applications are invited from fresh Graduates/Post-Graduatesin Library Information Science for Library Internship Programme. Six interns will be selected for period of 1 year andimparted practical training in the latest tools and techniques of informationhandling being used in the Central Library, IIT Bombay. A monthly stipend ofRs. 12,000/- and Rs. 14,000/- will be paid to candidates having B.Lib.Scienceand M.Lib.Science qualification respectively. The selection will be made through a formal interview. Interested candidates may submit their filled application along with self attested photo-copies of educational qualificationand experience in the enclosed proforma to reach the In-charge,Central Library, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai 400 076 on or before 31 December2015. Application proforma can be downloaded at below given link:http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/Application-form.pdf With Regards Mr.Manju Naika Asst. Librarian Journal and Computer Application Section Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai, INDIA, 400 076 Phone:+91 22 25768929 Fax:91-22-25720227

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Fwd: Call for papers: International conference on Big Data & Knowledge Discovery
by dimple rp 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

========================================================== International conference on Big Data & Knowledge Discovery Date: 9th to 11th March 2016 ========================================================== Hosted By Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore, India Much of the research generates, analyses data making it ubiquitous especially in applied sciences whether it is natural, physical and social. Worldwide there has been keen interest in Big Data applications in many a domain. We foresee at least four key players in the emerging Data Science - Library and Information Professionals (involved in acquisition, curation and publishing big data), computer science professionals (creating plat forms for big data like hadoop eco-system), statisticians (analytics and visualization) and domain experts. The situation opens up new and interesting opportunities for professionals to explore and learn all aspects of what has taken the shape, holistically, of DATA SCIENCE. In view of the developments in data, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute announces International Conference on Big Data and Knowledge Discovery (ICBK). The objective of the conference is to offer a platform for exchange of ideas of the international community related to all aspects of data science. The conference offers the opportunity to explore the main theme of Big Data and Knowledge discovery under the following themes. ================ Call for papers: ================ Themes and Topics [not limited to these...] General: - Big Data Acquisition, Integration, Cleaning, and Best Practices - Big Data Quality and Provenance Control - Big Data Persistence, Curation and Preservation - Data security, licensing and privacy - Metadata and Ontology for Big Data - Standards and Protocols for Big Data - Role of Librarians in Data Publishing, Data curation and services - Building Data Repositories - Data Citation Practices - Altmetrics and Big Data - Big Data in Social Networks - Capturing, Analysing and Visualising Streaming Data - Big Data Search and Retrieval - Linked Open Data - Big Data in Semantic Web - Mobile Data Management Social Sciences data - Census data analysis - Econometric data, forecasting systems - Budgeting and Data based policies - Agriculture data production and management - Open Government Data - Big Data in E-Governance - Role of Big Data in building Smart Cities - Big Data in Business Analytics - Big Data for Rural Development Domain Specific Data in Science & Technology: - Technology for Big Data Management, Hadoop Eco System - IoT-cloud Integration - Agriculture Data Management, Data Sharing Policies and Platform - Data Analytics in Health - Bioinformatics Data applications - Other domains: meteorological data, geo-spatial data, genomic data, data based analysis of sports etc. Special Sessions - Social Science data analysis and applications - Open Knowledge and Data in Agriculture and Nutrition - Data for Smart Cities - Government and International Open Data Initiatives ================= Important Dates ================= - Registration Open from: 1st Dec 2015 - Submission of Full paper: 8th Jan 2016 - Notification of Paper Acceptance: 8th Feb 2016 - Early bird registration over: 18th Feb 2016 - Camera reedy paper submission over: 25th Feb 2016 Early Bird Registration Fee India & SAARC Countries: Rs.3000/- Other Countries: US $50 Regular Registration India & SAARC Countries: Rs. 3500/- Other Countries: US $60 Students Registration Students: Rs. 1000/- or $20 The Demand Draft (DD) should be made in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, payable at Bangalore. =================== Important Links: Conference Website -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/icbk Registration Information -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/registration Call for paper -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/callforpaper VISA INFORMATION -> https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ Write to us -> icbk2016@ drtc.isibang.ac.in =================== Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Address: Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Landmark: Near Bangalore University Contact Person: Prof. A.R.D. Prasad (CONVENOR) Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-80/26985490/28482711 Fax: +91-80-28484265 E-mail: icbk2016(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in

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Merging of UGC-Inonet DLC and INDEST
by Ishwar Goudar 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Dear Professionals, It is learnt that UGC-Infonet Digital Library Consortium (including N-List) and INDEST Consortium have been merged and combined entity would be operated by UGC-INFLIBNET. A welcome development, a step towards National Consortia. Let us congratulate all those concerned, specifically Dr. Jagadish Arora, Director INFLIBNET. This combined bargaining power can give access to more number of E-Resources to beneficiaries both Consortia. Regards, "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on "Electronic Information resources for teaching and research"
by ronald cutinha 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Dear library professionals Greetings from MyLISA, Mysuru. MMK & SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya Library, Mysuru in association with Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association, (MyLISA) is organizing a University Level Workshop on “Electronic Information Resources for Teaching and Research” on December 19, 2015 at MMK & SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya Library, Krishnamurthypuram, JLB Road, Mysuru, Karnataka Registration is open to all academicians, Research Scholars, Post graduate Students, Teachers and Librarians.Registration fees : Rs 200/-Payment may be made by DD/Cheque in favour of the Principal , MMK & SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya, payable at Mysore, along with registration form duly filled in.For further details contact: Smt. B. S. PadmaOrganizing Secretary, WEIRTRLibrarian. MMK & SDM Mahila Mahavidyalaya Library, MysuruPh: 9611674602 Or Prof. M. ChandrashekaraPresident, MyLISA, Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, ManasagangotriMysore - 570 006Off. Ph: (0821) 2419398 With warm regards, Ronald Prakash Cutinha PRO, MyLISA, Mysuru. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application invited for the Post of Librarian (UGC) , at CMS College Kottayam Kerala
by Prijith jacob Thomas 16 Dec '15

16 Dec '15

Dear All, Application invited for the Post of Librarian (UGC) , at CMS College Kottayam Kerala. Age and Qualification as per Kerala Government , UGC Rule. For more details contact college office 0481-2566002, 9446391943 Prijith Jacob Thomas Librarian Fatima Mata National College Kollam Webpage http://prijithjacob.wordpress.com http://prijith.weebly.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015): Designing e-content portal using WordPress - First reminder
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Dear All, Here's a gentle reminder about the forthcoming seminar being organized by the NCSI-Net Foundation in memory and honour of the Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar. The response for the seminar has already been overwhelming. As the venue can accommodate more than 100 people, we'll continue to accept new registrations. Spot registration is also possible. Thanks and regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth For and on behalf of the NCSI-Net Foundation NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) cordially invites you to the Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015). This year’s seminar topic is, Designing e-content portal using Wordpress. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 11th Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015): Designing e-content portal using Wordpress Date: December 19, 2015; 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: With the explosive growth of online resources, managing such resources has become a challenge for Information professionals. Well designed organization or library web portals / Gateway services helps in the efficient dissemination of online resources to the user community. Today’s online resources includes variety of authoritative web resources (free & priced), integrating the relevant and useful resources into a web portal facilitates in the effective and efficient dissemination of information to the end users. This can be achieved using either commercial or open source content management tools. Various open source CMS tools are available on the Internet. Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, and OpenCMS are few such examples. In this seminar, some basic and useful features and functionalities of Wordpress, one of the popular CMS tools will be featured. Wordpress (http://wordpress.org/ ) is an open source, platform independent content management system (CMS). Its popular features include simple to install and use, powerful blog functionality, customizable, multiplatform, multilingual, web based administration, powerful report generation functionality, well organized browse and search etc. Being a plug-in based modular package, it facilitates in enabling / disabling the functionalities as per the needs of implementers. It has a strong and active user and developer community who provide the much needed support in using the package effectively. Self explanatory online and offline documentation are also available for the package and they are updated frequently. Wordpress is being used in developing different genres of website in various languages. Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features and functionalities of the Wordpress CMS as to how this Open Source Web application can be used to build Web Portals and provide Web-based information services. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of the various features of the Wordpress CMS so that they can plan to make use of this CMS for their user Community Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience with the CMSs will serve as resource persons Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in developing Web portals and in providing web-based information services using a CMS Seminar Topics: Overview of Content Management System Wordpress & Installation of Wordpress on Windows Demo Useful Plug-ins Themes Administration Case study Career Advice Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals. Fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee. Please confirm your participation to info(a)ncsinet.org to reserve your seat. Bank Details for online transfers: Bank: Canara Bank Branch: IISc Campus, Bangalore-560012 Name of the Account: NCSI-Net Foundation A/c No.:0683101029636 IFSC: CNRB0000683 If you happen to make online transfer of registration fee, please send us the transfer details to info(a)ncsinet.org Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. With Regards Madhuresh Singhal on behalf of NCSI-Net Foundation -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Chapters: Digitizing the Modern Library and the Transition from Print to Electronic
by Raj K Bhardwaj 15 Dec '15

15 Dec '15

Dear Sir/ Madam I hope this e-mail finds you well! Currently, I am in the process of editing a forthcoming publication entitled “Digitizing the Modern Library and the Transition from Print to Electronic <http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2007>” to be published by IGI Global, an international publisher of progressive academic research. I would like to take this opportunity to cordially invite you to submit your work for consideration in this publication. I am familiar with your research interests and expertise in the area of book and I am certain that your contribution on this topic and/or other related research areas would make an excellent addition to this publication. Please visit *http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2007* <http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2007> for more details regarding this publication and to submit your work. You can also find detailed manuscript formatting and submission guidelines at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you very much for your consideration of this invitation, and I hope to hear from you by Feb 29, 2015! Best wishes, *Sincerely yours,* Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Deputy Librarian, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Bihar -803116 (India) E-mail: raajchd(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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Application are invited for the post of Assistant Library & Information Officers in National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, Department of Culture
by Subhodip Bid 13 Dec '15

13 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Assistant Library & Information Officers in National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi, Ministry of Culture, Department of Culture No. of Post : (UR-02). Pay Scale: Rs.9,300- 34,800 (PB-2) + Rs. 4,600 (Grade Pay) (T.E. Rs. 30,441/- Approx.) + TA and HRA as admissible. General Central Service, Group ‘B’ Gazetted, Non-Ministerial.. QUALIFICATIONS: ESSENTIAL: (A) EDUCATIONAL: Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized university/institute. (B) EXPERIENCE: Two years professional experience in a Library under Central/State Government/Autonomous or Statutory Organization/PSU/University or Recognized Research or Educational Institution. DESIRABLE: i) Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from a recognized university/institution. ii) Diploma in Computer Applications from a recognized university/institution. DUTIES: The incumbents will be responsible for arranging meetings of the Library Committee for acquisition of new books; managing the day to day activities of the library, rendering library services/assistance to research scholars, art students and general public visiting the library and maintaining News clipping for record and research purposes. HQ: National Gallery of Modern Art, New Delhi. The officers recruited will be required to serve at National Gallery of Modern Art, Mumbai/Bengluru, but both posts are transferable anywhere in India. For more details: http://upsconline.nic.in/ora/oraauth/candidate/download_ad.php?id=101 -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in Supreme Court of India
by Subhodip Bid 13 Dec '15

13 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in Supreme Court of India *Educational Qualification:* 1. Degree in Library Science from a recognised University. 2. Diploma in Computer Applications of a recognised university or Institute. 3. Knowledge of Computer Operation in Library work. It includes-(i) Knowledge and experience of working with any standard "Library Automation Software" for House Keeping activities in the library such as cataloguing, acquisition and circulation etc. and (ii) Knowledge and experience of computerized search both of on-line and off-line databases including retrieval of desired information through various search engines/processes. *Experience:* Minimum two years experience in a Library of any Government organisation/recognised Educational or Research Institution. *Pay Scale:* *INR* Rs.9300-34800 with Grade Pay of Rs. 4600/- *Age Limit:* Below 30 years as on 1.12.2015. For more details: http://supremecourtofindia.nic.in/FileServer/2015-12-11_1449833588.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata MOB. NO. - 08820604794 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DLIS, Univ. of Kerala - Announcement of National Seminar on Librametrics to Altmetrics, 26-27 February 2016.
by Sriram V 11 Dec '15

11 Dec '15

Dear Professionals, We have immense pleasure to inform you that the Department of library and information Science, university of Kerala is organizing a two day ‘National Seminar on Librametrics to Altmetrics’ (NSLA 2016) from 26-27 February 2016. Main theme of the seminar is the Evolution of Librametrics, Bibliometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics,Webometrics ,Altmetrics Sub themes 1) Bibliometric laws 2) Bibliometric models 3) Growth Studies, 4) Collaborative Studies 5) Obsolescence Studies 6) National Science Policy Indicators 7) Mapping of science 8) Citation Analysis 9) Ranking of Individuals, institutions, country etc. 10) Indicators for Science Evaluation 11) Recent Trends a techniques in research evaluation 12) Use of visualization Tools 13) Case studies using alternative methods Dates of Seminar: 26 & 27 February 2016 Fee for registration: Rs. 1000 Research Scholars: Rs. 500 Venue: Dept of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Abstract submission deadline: 30th January 2016 Full Paper Submission deadline: 5th February 2016 Call for Papers: Contributors can send their research papers (including case studies and historical evolution of the concept of the main theme) on any of the sub themes or the related areas. Papers should be sent to mail id :dliskerala2@gmail.com or dragopikuttan(a)gmail.com on or before the specified dates above. We look forward your presence and contribution to make the seminar a great success. With regards Dr.A.Gopikuttan Professor Department of Library and Information Science University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram-34. Mob: 09446428163 Thanks and Regards, V Sriram Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com Blog: https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/ orcid.org/0000-0002-6063-2566 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Text mining by scholars as an exception to copyright
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Indian researchers and librarians should also have the right to mine texts in professional journals as those in the UK already enjoy and those in Europe will soon enjoy. Please see < http://www.sciencebusiness.net/news/77360/EU-Commission-sets-out-plan-to-al… > Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vendors for AV Materials
by Manju Channappa 10 Dec '15

10 Dec '15

Dear professionals, Our college is planning to purchase Audio/Video Materials related to Management. Can u please let me know that vendors who will supply AV Materials Thanks and Regards Manju C Librarian ISBR Business School Bangalore Mob: 9880678301 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Global open data accord
by Subbiah Arunachalam 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Please see < http://twas.org/article/leading-science-groups-urge-global-open-data-accord> 7 December 2015 Leading science groups urge global open data accord Science International 2015 launches a campaign for "Open Data in a Big Data World" at Science Forum South Africa in Pretoria. Four international science organizations – ICSU, ISSC, IAP and TWAS – are behind the campaign. PRETORIA, South Africa – Four major international science organisations are calling for global endorsement of an accord to help assure open access to volumes of "big data" that increasingly are the basis of research and policymaking. The four organisations have developed and support an accord <http://www.icsu.org/science-international/> that includes a set of guiding principles on open access to big data, necessary to protect the scientific process and assure that developing countries can participate more fully in the global research enterprise. Limits on access to big data knowledge, they warn, raises the risk that progress will slow in areas such as advanced health research, environmental protection, food production and development of smart cities. Leaders of the organisations that participated in the 2015 Science International meeting called a press conference for 09.15 a.m. Wednesday 9 December 2015 at Science Forum South Africa to discuss the accord and the plans to seek endorsements in a 12-month global campaign. Phil Mjwara, director-general of South Africa's Department of Science and Technology, is expected to attend. The press conference will be held in the Amber Room of the CSIR International Convention Centre in Pretoria. [more ... ...] Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Times Magazine article
by sureshnair.nair＠gmail.com 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Can any one send me the following article from Times (06 Dec 1968)? The Bible - The strategies from scriptures. Warm regards, -- Suresh D Nair B5, Srivari Venkat 1134, 13th Street, Poompuhar Nagar Kolathur, Chennai 600 099 INDIA Ph. 0091-44-25508447/ 9940648447 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NCRTOA2016 : Paper submission date extended
by Sumadevi Goleya 09 Dec '15

09 Dec '15

Dear Professionals, It is our pleasure to inform you that the paper submission date has been extended upto 23 December 2015 for the UGC Sponsored National Conference on the theme “Recent Trends in Open Access”, will be held on 9th, January 2016 at Tumkur University, Tumakuru. We request you to kindly block these dates in your calendar to be at Tumakuru for making this Conference successful! We invite academicians, practitioners, research scholars and students to present their contributions and make this national conference a success. Objectives of the Conference: The conference aims at bringing together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars, to exchange or share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Open Access. It provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators, to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Open Access. It also aims to educate the research community and public on the benefits of OA resources and open source software. Sub- themes 1. Open Access to Scholarly Communication 2. Open Access (OA) Movement 3. Open Access Policy perspective, Economics, Opportunities and Challenges 4. Free and Open Source Software (FOSS) 5. Open Access to Institutional and Digital Repositories/ Digital Libraries 6. OA Initiatives, Open Access Publishing, OA Models 7. Access tools and services to Open Access :DOAR, ROAR, SHERPA-ROMIO, SPARC 8. Open Access Educational Resources 9. Open Access and Rights of Creators and Stakeholders 10. Role of libraries in promoting Open Access 11. Research and Development Trends in Open Access 12. Management of E-resources 13. Impact of open access on research and scholarship 14. Use and User studies of Open access Scholarly Communication/ Free and Open Source Software. 15. Best practices for maintaining and disseminating OA scholarly communication 16. Plagiarism, Copyright, IPR issues and Creative Commons, Digital Rights Management Call for papers Original contributions in the form of research papers, case studies and surveys are invited on any of the sub themes mentioned above or any other topic related to the main theme of the conference. Guidelines to Authors: A panel will review the papers based on originality of the work, quality and relevance to the main topic of the Conference. Full paper not exceeding 8 pages should be in Times New Roman with 12 font size, line spacing 1.5 typed in MS word format. Follow the APA Style of citation for all references. The abstract carrying 4-5 Keywords and full paper should comprise of title, name of the author/co-author(s), mailing address, E-mail ID and contact number. Kindly submit the soft copy on or before 10th December 2015 through email: ncrtoa(a)gmail.com. The acceptance of paper will be communicated through E-mail to the main author of the paper. All the accepted full papers will be published in the conference proceedings with ISBN. All the participants are requested to send the duly filled registration form along with the requisite fee applicable. Registration for all authors is mandatory for paper publication and presentation. Registration Fees LIS professionals/ Academicians Rs. 500 Research Scholars/Library trainees/ Students Rs. 300 The Registration Fee includes conference kit and refreshment. Author and Co-author(s) should register separately. Registration on the spot is also entertained. Mode of Payment: The duly filled-in Registration Form along with Demand Draft (DD) drawn in favour of “Principal, University College of Arts” payable at Tumakuru should be sent to the organizing secretary on or before 20th December, 2015. Payment may also be made through NEFT, Name: Principal, A/c. No: 64143861653 Branch: Tumkur University, City: Tumkur, IFSC Code: SBMY0040850 Important Dates Last date for Paper submission: 23th December 2015 Notification of acceptance : 26th, December 2015 Last date for Registration : 26th December, 2015 OOD facility will be provided for registered delegates Further for registration NO Cheques is accepted. Only DD or Fund transfer(Bank Slip Should be attached). For further details visit the conference website http://www.ncrtoa.weebly.com and http://www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in Send the Articles to the following e-mail address: ncrtoa(a)gmail.com Looking forward to overwhelming response from your end With regards, Smt. Sumadevi S Organising Secretary, NCRTOA2016 Asst. Librarian University College of Arts Tumkur University, Tumkur-572103 Karnataka, India Mob:9900138254 E-Mail: ncrtoa(a)gmail.com and sumadevitut(a)gmail.com Websites: http://www.ucalibraryportal.weebly.com http://www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Teachers should share teaching resources freely
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Please see <*https://vimeo.com/147551334 <https://vimeo.com/147551334>*> and spread the news among all teachers you know. This seems to be a good model for us to follow in India. <https://vimeo.com/ccanz> CC Pukeko from CreativeCommons AotearoaNZ <https://vimeo.com/ccanz> e Commons License: by <http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/> Imagine if every teacher in New Zealand - all fifty thousand of them - shared their resources openly. Everyone would have the best educational content for free, without needing to ask permission. No more building resources from scratch, or reinventing the wheel. At Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand, we’re working to ensure that more publicly funded work is available for everyone, including teachers, to reuse. To get there we need your help - so work with your school to pass a Creative Commons policy and start sharing your resources, openly and legally. To find out more about Creative Commons in New Zealand visit us at creativecommons.org.nz This video by Creative Commons Aotearoa New Zealand, with support from InternetNZ, OER Foundation and NZ Government Data and Information Programme is available under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 New Zealand licence. Produced by Mohawk Media. -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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second American Library Association (ALA) Library Conference at Sharjah International Book Fair
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

The second American Library Association (ALA) Library Conference at Sharjah International Book Fair will take place 10-12, November 2015 at the Expo Centre Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. The Three-day library conference will offer concurrent programs on a wide range of topics for librarians from research, public, academic, government and special libraries in the region, as well as from the US and other countries. The conference will be bilingual English-Arabic and simultaneous translation is available. Topics to be on the conference program include: • New trends and technologies • eResources and managing virtual libraries • Effective information literacy • Staff development and continuing education • Library and Student learning • Outreach and promotion (increasing use of library services, engaging the community) • Collection development • Cataloging and classification with RDA: Resource Description and Access • Proving the value of the library Detailed Program (draft) is available from http://www.ala.org/offices/sites/ala.org.offices/files/content/iro/iroactiv… For conference registration, visa and other details, visit http://www.ala.org/offices/sharjah-international-book-fairala-library-confe… (OR) http://www.sharjahbookfair.com/en/Content/65/2 ---------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Manager, Collections and Information Services, University Library, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Koha and Joomla- Last date for the submission of Registration form has been extended
by Silpa K 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

Dear Friends, Last date for submission of the scanned copy of Registration form and DD for the 5 day workshop on Library Automation and Content Managemet using Koha and Joomla has been extended to 11/12/2015. Reg.Fee--Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only)for TEQIP Institutions Rs.500/-(Rupees Five Hundred only) for Others Interested Professionals can download Application form and Brochure from our Library website *www.library.cethalassery. <http://library.cethalassery.in/>* Preference given to participants from Kerala.... Thanking You,, Silpa K Librarian ( in charge) College of Engineering Thalassery 9447074987, 9400057376 coethalassery(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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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015): Designing e-content portal using Wordpress
by Madhuresh Singhal 08 Dec '15

08 Dec '15

NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) cordially invites you to the Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015). This year’s seminar topic is, Designing e-content portal using Wordpress. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 11th Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Seminar (2015): Designing e-content portal using Wordpress Date: December 19, 2015; 09:00 AM - 04:00 PM Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: With the explosive growth of online resources, managing such resources has become a challenge for Information professionals. Well designed organization or library web portals / Gateway services helps in the efficient dissemination of online resources to the user community. Today’s online resources includes variety of authoritative web resources (free & priced), integrating the relevant and useful resources into a web portal facilitates in the effective and efficient dissemination of information to the end users. This can be achieved using either commercial or open source content management tools. Various open source CMS tools are available on the Internet. Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla, and OpenCMS are few such examples. In this seminar, some basic and useful features and functionalities of Wordpress, one of the popular CMS tools will be featured. Wordpress (http://wordpress.org/ ) is an open source, platform independent content management system (CMS). Its popular features include simple to install and use, powerful blog functionality, customizable, multiplatform, multilingual, web based administration, powerful report generation functionality, well organized browse and search etc. Being a plug-in based modular package, it facilitates in enabling / disabling the functionalities as per the needs of implementers. It has a strong and active user and developer community who provide the much needed support in using the package effectively. Self explanatory online and offline documentation are also available for the package and they are updated frequently. Wordpress is being used in developing different genres of website in various languages. Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features and functionalities of the Wordpress CMS as to how this Open Source Web application can be used to build Web Portals and provide Web-based information services. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of the various features of the Wordpress CMS so that they can plan to make use of this CMS for their user Community Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience with the CMSs will serve as resource persons Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in developing Web portals and in providing web-based information services using a CMS Seminar Topics: Overview of Content Management System Wordpress & Installation of Wordpress on Windows Demo Useful Plug-ins Themes Administration Case study Career Advice Registration Fee: Rs. 250 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 500 for working professionals. Fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee. Please confirm your participation to info(a)ncsinet.org to reserve your seat. Bank Details: One can submit the fee to Canara Bank with following details and send the submission proof to info(a)ncsinet.org. Name of the Account: NCSI-Net Foundation A/c No.:0683101029636 Bank: Canara Bank Branch: IISc Campus, Bangalore-560012 IFSC: CNRB0000683 Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. With Regards Madhuresh Singhal on behalf of NCSI-Net Foundation

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Seminar on “Open Access in Research Area: A Strategic Approach” - Free Registration ! Limited Seats upto 50
by Nihal Alam 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Seminar on “Open Access in Research Area: A Strategic Approach” 22 December 2015 | Seminar Hall, IHC. Lodhi Road, TERI, New Delhi Free Registration ! Limited Seats upto 50 on First-come-First served basis Open Access has become central importance to advancing the interests of researchers, scholars, students, business, and the public as well as librarians. Increasingly, research institutions require researchers to publish articles that report research findings openly accessible in open domain. Open Access pursues to yield scholarly publishing to spread knowledge and allow that knowledge to be built upon. Price barriers should not stop researchers from getting access to research data. Open Access, and the open availability and search ability of scholarly research that it entails, will have a significant positive impact on everything from education to the research practice in various fields. To explore why Open Access is so important to a number of groups, TERI Library along with The Centre for Internet & Society (CIS) as Knowledge Partner is organizing a half day seminar on Open Access in Research Areas: a Strategic Approach” on 22 December 2015 at TERI Seminar Hall, IHC, Lodhi Road, New Delhi Why you Should Attend The Seminar will focus on: • Wider access to scientific publications and research data • Open access typically focuses on access to scientific information and • Challenges and Opportunities of Research Data Programme Outline 13.45 – 14:00 hrs Registration and Networking 14:00 – 14:10 hrs Welcome Address Mr Prabir Sengupta, Distinguished Fellow and Director, KM Division, TERI 14:10 – 14.20 hrs Special Address Dr Sumandro Chattopadhyay, Research Director, The Centre for Internet & Society 14:20 – 14:35 hrs Keynote Address Dr K R Murali Mohan, Advisor, Big Data Initiatives Division, DST 14:35 –14:50 hrs Inaugural Address Dr Chandrima Shaha, Director, National Institute of Immunology, New Delhi 14:50 – 15:00 hrs Setting the Theme and Vote of Thanks Dr P K Bhattacharya, Fellow and Area Convenor, LIC, TERI Tea and Refreshments 15:00 – 15:30 hrs Plenary Session 15:30– 17:15 hrs Chair: Dr Ramesh Sharma, Director CEMCA 15:30 – 16:00 hrs Mr Puneet Kishore, Science, Data and Creative Commons* 16:00 – 16:45 hrs Dr Beth Sandore Namachchivaya, Associate Dean of Libraries and Professor University of Illinois Topic: “Developing services, infrastructure, and best practices to conserve and provide access to research data: challenges and opportunities” 16:45 – 17:15 hrs Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi, Librarian, Indian institute of Public Administration *Invited For Registration please contact: Reeta Sharma TERI Tel. +91 11 2468 2100, 2468 2111 Fax +91 11 2468 2144, 2468 2145 E-mail reetas(a)teri.res.in Regards, Nihal Alam TERI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: The CODATA-RDA School of Research Data Science: APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
by Usha Munshi 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

T o CODATA National Members, Please distribute the information below as widely as possible among your networks and members. Applications are now open for the CODATA-RDA School of Research Data Science The Abdus Salam International Centre for Theoretical Physics https://www.ictp.it/, in collaboration with CODATA http://www.codata.org/, RDA https://rd-alliance.org/node and TWAS http://twas.org/, is organising a short course in the data science approaches and skills that are essential for 21st century research. The CODATA-RDA Research Data Science Summer School will be held at the ICTP, Trieste, Italy from 1st to 12th August 2016. The ever-accelerating volume and variety of data being generated is having a huge impact on a wide variety of research disciplines, from the sciences to the humanities. The international, collective ability to create, share and analyse vast quantities of data is having a profound, transformative effect. This 'Data Revolution' offers great opportunities for students with modern data skills, both in conducting their research and in entering a jobs market where those skills are in demand. Contemporary research – particularly when addressing the most significant, transdisciplinary research challenges – cannot be done effectively without a range of skills relating to data. This includes the principles and practice of Open Science and research data management and curation, the use of a range of data platforms and infrastructures, large scale analysis, statistics, visualisation and modelling techniques, software development and annotation and more. We define ‘Research Data Science’ as the ensemble of these skills. TO APPLY VISIT http://indico.ictp.it/event/7658/ The deadline for applications is 18 April 2016 ___________________________ Dr Simon Hodson | Executive Director CODATA | http://www.codata.org E-Mail: simon(a)codata.org | Twitter: @simonhodson99 | Skype: simonhodson99 Blog: http://www.codata.org/blog Diary: http://bit.ly/simonhodson99-calendar Tel (Office): +33 1 45 25 04 96 | Tel (Cell): +33 6 86 30 42 59 CODATA (ICSU Committee on Data for Science and Technology), 5 rue Auguste Vacquerie, 75016 Paris, FRANCE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Advanced Training Programme on SHODHGANGA on 21 – 22 December, 2015 @ Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET), Gandhinagar, Gujarat
by Archita M 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

Dear Friends, As you are aware, Shodhganga is a repository of Indian theses and dissertations, which is growing progressively and has crossed the mark of 50,000+ theses in 2015. Centre is receiving requests from Research community to impart specialized training for Shodhganga. In this context, “*2 Days Advanced Training Programme on Shodhganga*” is scheduled on payment basis at INFLIBNET Centre during *21 – 22 December, 2015*. The program will include detailed introduction, its work flow, technical process, creation of metadata and standards, submission of theses, authentication, backup, role and responsibilities of University Coordinator, Anti Plagiarism Check (URKUND) etc. The program will also have hands on training on DSpace which is the backend IR software used for building Shodhganga. If you are Shodhganga University Coordinator, Researcher/ Ph.D Holder, Research Supervisor, you are requested to attend the programme or depute someone who deals with Shodhganga. The registration fee is Rs. 3000/- (Rupees Three thousand only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 5000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) with accommodation (* The amount is inclusive of Service Tax at the Rate of 14.5% ). It includes training kit, lunch and tea (on two training days only). TA/DA and accommodation charges will have to be borne by sponsoring organizations/participants. Please register your name on or before *18th December, 2015*. For More details Please Visit, *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/shodhganga_brochure.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/shodhganga_brochure.pdf>* or Contact directly *Cource Coordinators:Shri Manoj Kumar K Scientist – D (Computer Science) INFLIBNET Centre Phone: 079-23268220 E-mail: manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in <manoj(a)inflibnet.ac.in>* *H G Hosamani Scientist – C (Library Science)* *INFLIBNET Centre * *Phone: 079-23268313 * *E-mail: hosamani(a)inflibnet.ac.in <hosamani(a)inflibnet.ac.in> * -- With Regards, *Archita M Muchhadia* *Project Officer (LS)* *Shodhganga- IETD* *INFLIBNET Centre* *Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007* *Phone: 079-23268227* *Email: archita(a)inflibnet.ac.in <archita(a)inflibnet.ac.in> , archita4ever(a)gmail.com <archita4ever(a)gmail.com> * -- With Regards, *Archita M Muchhadia* *Project Officer (LS)* *Shodhganga- IETD* *INFLIBNET Centre* *Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007* *Phone: 079-23268227* *Email: archita(a)inflibnet.ac.in <archita(a)inflibnet.ac.in> , archita4ever(a)gmail.com <archita4ever(a)gmail.com> *

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Journal of Library Development - Invitation of articles
by Prahalad G Tadasad 07 Dec '15

07 Dec '15

*Dear LIS Professionals* *Journal of Library Development (ISSN: 2395-518X) has successfully brought out two issues of the first volume in 2015. Now the journal is planning to bring out issues on content specific themes by polarizing on a theme directing to development of Library and Library Science professionals and adds value to library literature. * *To be part of this exploration, a special issue of JLD (Volume 2, Issue 1 to be brought out in January 2016) will be dedicated to School Libraries as the editorial team firmly believes that it will be a timely output of relevance as school libraries are thriving very fast and important for primary education. * *In this direction, original contributions in the form of research articles, case studies, short communications, are invited by the LIS professionals on the theme “School Libraries”. The contributors are informed to submit the softcopy of their article through email to pgtadasad(a)gmail.com <pgtadasad(a)gmail.com> on or before January 10, 2016 which will be considered for publication on merit of the article cum availability of space. Contributors are informed to look into guidelines for authors available at www.jldonline.in <http://www.jldonline.in> * *Dr P G Tadasad* *Issue Editor on School Libraries, JLD* -- Dr P G Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science, University Nodal Officer RUSA and Coordinator AAA Nodal Officer - KSET Examinations Vijayapura Center Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Bijapur 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(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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Fwd: [etd] Call for papers - ETD2016 "Data and Dissertations"
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 06 Dec '15

06 Dec '15

Dear All, Cfp for ETD 2016 is given below. Pl. hurry up as last date for submission if abstract fir paper presentation is January 15, 2016 only. Pl. forward this to all interested. Ramesh C Gaur Member Program Committee ETD 2016 Sent from iPad ************************************ 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: Joachim Schopfel <joachim.schopfel(a)gmail.com> > Date: 5 December 2015 at 3:03:35 PM IST > To: ETD <etd(a)ndltd.org> > Subject: [etd] Call for papers - ETD2016 "Data and Dissertations" > > ETD2016, the 19th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations, will take place from July 11 to July 13, 2016, at Lille. The conference will be hosted by the University of Lille 3 and co-organized with the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD), an international organization dedicated to promoting the adoption, creation, use, dissemination, and preservation of electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). > > In 2016, the ETD International Symposium series comes for the first time to France. The theme of the conference is "Data and Dissertations", with a focus on the handling of research data produced by PhD students. As the former events of the series, ETD2016 will again provide delegates the unique opportunity to learn from each other, discuss new projects and initiatives, share experiences and good practices from around the world, and provide perspectives for further research and development. ETD2016 is open for university librarians and other information professionals interested in ETD and research data, scientists and scholars in library and information sciences, and LIS students. The conference language is English. > > Proposals for papers and posters are invited on all relevant topics in the field of electronic theses and dissertations, in particular > > Advanced technologies and infrastructures > Second generation ETD programs > Open science, open access, open repositories > Initiatives for better introducing PhD students to new ETD technologies > Long-term preservation > Identifiers > ETD publishing and embargoes > > Other papers and posters on ETDs can deal with text and data mining, research evaluation (ETDs and CRIS), legal and ethical aspects, semantic enrichment, special collections, digitization programs and national ETD policies. > > The main topic of ETD2016 will be “Data and Dissertations”, with a focus on initiatives, projects and experiences in the field of research data related to ETDs. Some questions for papers and posters: > > How should such research data be handled? > How do PhD students manage their own datasets? > What should be done to improve their data skills? > > And there are many other questions, e.g. legal and ethical issues, formats, identifiers, storage and long term preservation, workflows, best practices etc. > > ETD2016 will be a forum to discuss new developments and infrastructures and to provide insights and perspectives for further progress, in the global framework of open data and open science. > > We invite participants who want to present a paper or a poster at ETD2016 to submit an English abstract between 400 and 500 words. The abstract should clearly deal with the problem/goal, the applied methodology, and anticipated results. The abstract should also include the title of the paper or poster, name(s) of the author(s), and full address information. Each submitted abstract will be reviewed in double-blind by at least two members of the program committee. > > Abstracts for full papers and posters must be submitted on the conference website. Authors will be notified of the program committee's decision by end of February 2016. This notice will be accompanied by further guidelines and recommendations. > > The deadline for full papers is January 15, 2016. > > The deadline for posters is April 15, 2016. > > All information are on the conference website http://etd2016.sciencesconf.org/ > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ETD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to etd+unsubscribe(a)ndltd.org. > To post to this group, send email to etd(a)ndltd.org. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/group/etd/. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/d/msgid/etd/CAKVDmC-kq4V4uOEsqhwOT6rU…. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/d/optout.

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Call for paper: UGC sponsored National Conference on Recent Trends in Open access NCRTOA 2016
by Sumadevi Goleya 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear All, I cordially invite you to contribute your paper in the National Conference on Recent Trends in Open access at University college of arts, Tumkur University, Tumkur on Jan, 9, 2016. Please visit the Conference website www.ncrtoa.weebly.com. http://www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in -- With Regards Sumadevi.S Asst. Librarian University College of Arts Tumkur University Tumkur Mob :9900138254 URL: http://tumkuruniversity.in/ URL: http://sumadevisgoleya.weebly.com/ Email: sumadevi(a)tumkuruniversity.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for DELNET Annual Lecture on December 11, 2015 at IIC
by Dr Sangeeta Kaul 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Please confirm your participation ================================== DELNET-Developing Library Network & India International Centre cordially invite you & your collegues to the DELNET Annual Lecture on “Functioning in Challenging Times: Bridging the Expectation-Fulfillment Gap in Library & Information Services” by Prof. Subrata Chakraborty Former Dean & Director-in-Charge, Indian Institute of Management, Lucknow Former Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow on Friday, December 11, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre, Conference Room II (above Dining Hall) 40 Lodi Estate, New Delhi-110003 Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET will preside Tea: 6:00 p.m. RSVP:9810329992 _______________________________________________________________________________ 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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New version of LibLiveDVD-Version-1.6(DSpace/Koha/Drupal)
by Sunita Barve 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear all, We are happy to inform about the new release of LibLiveDVD version 1.6 . This release is made available for 32bit and 64bit machines. Both these versions can be downloaded from following links: http://sourceforge.net/projects/liblivecd/files/Version-1.6/liblive-1.6-64b… http://sourceforge.net/projects/liblivecd/files/Version-1.6/liblive-1.6-32b… The current version of LibLiveDVD contains lubuntu 14.04.03 LTS, Dspace-5.4, Koha-3.20 & Drupal 7.41. All these three software are pre-configured and pre-installed. Along with DSpace, Koha & Drupal, DVD also contains following server related software pre-installed such as:- Apache2 Web Server, Openssh, ftp Server, MySQL Server, PostGreSQL Server, Courier/Exim4 Mail Server, SquirrelMail Web Mail Client, Teamviewer and Minimum desktop environment. Drupal Content Management Open Source Software is added considering the requirements from libraries to create their library websites with dynamic look plus managing variety of content types. Koha is installed through lubuntu packages which will allow users to upgrade Koha with just two commands such as "apt-get update" & "apt-get upgrade koha-common". After installing libliveDVD login to root and upgrade your koha before using it on production machine to have latest version of koha running on your machines as koha brings out new versions almost every fort nightly. The web installation part of Koha is as well preconfigured in the DVD. Koha can directly be run by logging with user 'koha_library' with password 'library'. To input multilingual data in DSpace/Koha, IBUS input method is also installed on the DVD. Teamviewer 10 is preinstalled to share desktop for any help, Abiword for editing/reading word documents, gnumeric for using spreadsheets, vim/gedit for text editing and epdfview for reading PDF files, ssh for remote login. Libreoffice and multimedia related software are excluded from the DVD and these can easily be installed by running "System Tools-Synaptic Package Manager". If the synaptic “reload” does not work try changing repositories links to http://archives.ubuntu.com/ <http://archives.ubuntu.com/ubuntu> instead of http://in.archives.ubuntu.com/ <http://in.archives.ubuntu.com/ubuntu> and then search and install any other required software. lUbuntu operating system (Lightweight Operating System) is chosen considering requirements from libraries where libraries have low configuration desktops in their libraries but still wish to initiate their library web sites, initiate library automation, as well as wish to create digital libraries. With old desktops try to install 32bit version of DVD. For newer configurations of machines install 64bit version of the DVD. Please follow proper installation steps to install LibLiveDVD if you wish to have dual boot i.e. windows as well as linux installation on your machines. After installing if the ClickMe option on Desktop does not work still Firefox can be run through Start-Internet-Firefox and then running http://localhost. This error comes only if proper network is not detected automatically by the system after installation. We request you to let us know if you find any major issues after installing any of the iso's. We would greatly appreciate your valuable feedback. Please send any feed back to: ard(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in ; ardprasad(a)gmail.com OR sunitabarve(a)gmail.com ; sa.barve(a)ncl.res.in with reg, Sunita Barve, Ph. D. Senior Technical Officer National Chemical Laboratory Dr, Homi Bhaba Road Pune 411008, INDIA Email :sunitabarve@gmail.com http://sunitabarve.googlepages.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 Proposals for Open Repositories 2016
by Imma Subirats 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

>From the Open Repositories Conference 2016 organizers December 1, 2015 Read it online: http://or2016.net/call-for-papers/ * Call for Proposals for Open Repositories 2016: Illuminating the World * The Eleventh International Conference on Open Repositories, OR2016, will be held on June 13th-16th, 2016in Dublin, Ireland. The organizers are pleased to issue this call for contributions to the program. As previous Open Repositories have demonstrated, the use of digital repositories to manage research, scholarly and cultural information is well established and increasingly mature. Entering our second decade, we have an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and, more importantly, where we’re heading. New development continues apace, and we’ve reached the time when many organizations are exploring expansive connections with larger processes both inside and outside traditional boundaries. Open Repositories 2016 will explore how our rich collections and infrastructure are now an inherent part of contemporary scholarship and research and how they have expanded to touch many aspects of our academic and cultural enterprises. The theme of OR2016 is “Illuminating the World.” OR2016 will provide an opportunity to explore the ways in which repositories and related infrastructure and processes: * bring different disciplines, collections, and people to light; * expose research, scholarship, and collections from developing countries; * increase openness of collections, software, data and workflows; * highlight data patterns and user pathways through collections; and * how we can organize to better support these - and other - infrastructures. We welcome proposals on these ideas, but also on the theoretical, practical, technical, organizational or administrative topics related to digital repositories. Submissions that demonstrate original and repository-related work outside of these themes will be considered, but preference will be given to submissions which address them. We are particularly interested in the following themes. 1. Supporting Open Scholarship, Open Data, and Open Science Papers are invited to consider how repositories can best support the needs of open science and open scholarship to make research as accessible and useful as possible, including: * Open access, open data and open educational resources * Scholarly workflows, publishing and communicating scientific knowledge * Exposure of research and scholarship from developing countries and under-resourced communities and disciplines * Compliance with funder mandates 2. Repositories and Cultural Heritage Papers are invited to consider how repositories and their associated infrastructures best support the needs of cultural heritage collections, organizations, and researchers. Areas of interest include: * Impact of aggregation on repository infrastructure and management * Exposure of collections and cultural heritage from developing countries and under-resourced communities and disciplines * Special considerations in access and use of cultural heritage collections * Reuse and analysis of content. 3. Repositories of high volume and/or complex data and collections Papers are invited to consider how we can use tools and processes to highlight data patterns and user pathways through large corporas including: * Data and text mining * Entity recognition * Linked data * Standardized interfaces * Interaction with large-scale computation and simulation processes * Issues of scale and size beyond traditional repository contexts 4. Managing Research Data, Software, and Workflows Papers are invited to consider how repositories can support the needs of research data and related software and workflows. Areas of interest are: * Curation lifecycle management, including storage, software and workflows * Digital preservation tools and services * Reuse and analysis of scientific content * Scholarly workflows, publishing and communicating scientific knowledge 5. Integrating with the Wider Web and External Systems Papers are invited to explore, evaluate, or demonstrate integration with external systems, including: * CRIS and research management systems * Notification and compliance tracking systems * Identifier services * Preservation services and repositories * Publisher systems * Collection management systems and workflows 6. Exploring Metrics, Assessment, and Impact Papers are invited to present experiences on metrics and assessment services for a range of content, including: * Bibliometrics * Downloads (e.g. COUNTER compliance) * Altmetrics and other alternative methods of tracking and presenting impact 7. Managing Rights Papers are invited to examine the role of rights management in the context of open repositories, including: * Research and scholarly communication outputs * Licenses (e.g. Creative Commons, Open Data Commons) * Embargoes * Requirements of funder mandates 8. Developing and Training Staff Papers are invited to consider the evolving role of staff who support and manage repositories across libraries, cultural heritage organizations, research offices and computer centres, especially: * New roles and responsibilities * Training needs and opportunities * Career path and recruitment * Community support KEY DATES * 01 February 2016: Deadline for submissions and Scholarship Programme applications * 01 February 2016: Registration opens * 28 March 2016: Submitters notified of acceptance to general conference * 11 April 2016: Submitters notified of acceptance to Interest Groups * 13-16 June 2016: OR2016 conference SUBMISSION PROCESS * Conference Papers and Panels * We expect that proposals for papers or panels will be two to four-pages (see below for optional Proposal Templates). Abstracts of accepted papers and panels will be made available through the conference's web site, and later they and associated materials will be made available in an open repository. In general, sessions will have three papers; panels may take an entire session or may be combined with a paper. Relevant papers unsuccessful in the main track will be considered for inclusion, as appropriate, as an Interest Group presentation, poster or 24/7. * Interest Group Presentations * The opportunity to engage with and learn more about the work of relevant communities of interest is a key element of Open Repositories. One to two page proposals are invited for presentations or panels that focus on the work of such communities, traditionally DSpace, EPrints, Fedora, and Invenio, describing novel experiences or developments in the construction and use of repositories involving issues specific to these technical platforms. Further information about applications for additional Interest Groups and guidance on submissions will be forthcoming. * 24x7 Presentations * 24x7 presentations are 7 minute presentations comprising no more than 24 slides. Proposals for 24x7 presentations should be one to two-pages. Similar to Pecha Kuchas or Lightning Talks, these 24x7 presentations will be grouped into blocks based on conference themes, with each block followed by a moderated discussion / question and answer session involving the audience and whole block of presenters. This format will provide conference goers with a fast-paced survey of like work across many institutions, and presenters the chance to disseminate their work in more depth and context than a traditional poster. * "Repository RANTS" 24x7 Block * One block of 24x7's will revolve around "repository rants": brief exposés that challenge the conventional wisdom or practice, and highlight what the repository community is doing that is misguided, or perhaps just missing altogether. The top proposals will be incorporated into a track meant to provoke unconventional approaches to repository services. * "Repository RAVES" 24x7 Block * One block of 24x7's at OR2016 will revolve around "repository raves": brief exposés that celebrate particular practice and processes, and highlight what the repository community is doing that is right. The top proposals will be incorporated into a track meant to celebrate successful approaches to repository services. * Posters * We invite one-page proposals for posters that showcase current work. Attendees will view and discuss your work during the poster reception. * 2016 Developer Track: Top Tips, Cunning Code and Illuminating Insights * Each year a significant proportion of the delegates at Open Repositories are software developers who work on repository software or related services. OR2016 will feature a Developer Track and Ideas Challenge that will provide a focus for showcasing work and exchanging ideas. Building on the success of last year's Developer Track, where we encouraged live hacking and audience participation, we invite members of the technical community to share the features, systems, tools and best practices that are important to you. Presentations can be as informal as you like, but once again we encourage live demonstrations, tours of code repositories, examples of cool features and the unique viewpoints that so many members of our community possess. Submissions should take the form of a title and a brief outline of what will be shared with the community. Further details and guidance on the Ideas Challenge will be forthcoming. Developers are also encouraged to contribute to the other tracks as papers, posters, 24x7 presentations, repository raves and rants 24x7 blocks. * Workshops and Tutorials * One to two-page proposals for workshops and tutorials addressing theoretical or practical issues around digital repositories are welcomed. Please address the following in your proposal: * The subject of the event and what knowledge you intend to convey * Length of session (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour, half a day or a whole day) * A brief statement on the learning outcomes from the session * How many attendees you plan to accommodate * Technology and facility requirements * Any other supplies or support required * Anything else you believe is pertinent to carrying out the session Proposal Templates The OR2016 proposal templates are a guideline to help you prepare an effective submission. They will be provided in both the Word document and plain-text Markdown formats and provide details around the requirements for conference papers and panels and 24/7's and posters. These will be available from the conference website shortly. Submission system The conference system will be open for submissions by 15 December 2015. PDF format is preferred. CODE OF CONDUCT We will be publishing guidelines for conduct at OR2016. As a reference, the OR2015 Code of Conduct is available at http://www.or2015.net/code-of-conduct/ and the 2015 Anti-Harrassment Policy is athttp://www.or2015.net/anti-harassment-policy/. SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OR2016 will again run a Scholarship Programme which will enable us to provide support for a small number of full registered places (including the poster reception and banquet) for the conference in Dublin. The programme is open to librarians, repository managers, developers and researchers in digital libraries and related fields. Applicants submitting a paper for the conference will be given priority consideration for funding. Please note that the programme does not cover costs such as accommodation, travel and subsistence. It is anticipated that the applicant’s home institution will provide financial support to supplement the OR Scholarship Award. Full details and an application form will shortly be available on the conference website. CONTACT INFORMATION Program Co-Chairs * David Minor, University of California, San Diego * Matthias Razum, FIZ Karlsruhe * Sarah Shreeves, University of Miami contact: or16-program-chairs(a)googlegroups.com Local Hosts * Trinity College Dublin <https://www.tcd.ie/> contact: OR2016(a)conferencepartners.ie Conference Website and Social Media * website: http://or2016.net/ * twitter: @OR2016Dub and #or2016Dub * Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ORConference/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nature's fury in Chennai and Tamil Nadu
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Friends: I live in Chennai. People in this city, neighbouring districts and virtually all of coastal Tamil Nadu are reeling under unprecedented rains. The weather office says that in some places we have had more than *40 cm* of rain in a day. Added to that large swathes of the city were flooded and the water had nowhere to go or drain. We had about four feet of water in front of where I live for more than three days. There was no electricity. For more than three days we stayed indoor in darkness during the night. Honestly we were better off. People living in low-lying areas and smaller accommodations had it worse. The Armed Forces came to the rescue. In times such as these they are our best hope (although we did not see them operating in the area where I live). Some members of this list called me to find out if I was OK., Others might have attempted, but we lost the network! After a long time we have electricity restored and I am not sure how long it would last. I just wanted to tell you all that by and large people in this city seem to be facing the situation with courage and fortitude. And helping each other. No reason for panic. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- 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.K.R.Mulla for success of National seminar on “Library consortia in digital age “: opportunities and challenges. On 1st & 2nd December 2015
by Somaraya Tallolli 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear Professional friends Congratulations for success of National seminar on “Library consortia in digital age “: opportunities and challenges. On 1st & 2nd December 2015 .It is one of the best programmes which I have attended from last some years, Dr.Mulla has clubbed the all senior library professionals in under the single umbrella to know each other and we discussed the some success stories of our own experiences on the stage and off the stage, got some new ideas from seniors Dr.IRN Gouder, Dr.Bandi, Dr.Siddamallayya, Dr.Ananda Byrappa , Dr.P.V.Konnur and Dr.S.F.Kattimani, Mr.Mohan , to enhance our services. I personally congratulate Dr.K.R.Mulla for success of this programme. keep it up Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian Don Bosco Institute of Technology Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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November 2015 : ILA Newsletter
by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear Friends The November 2015 issue of ILA Newsletter has been published by Indian Library Association which is available here <https://ilaindia.files.wordpress.com/2015/02/2015_november_ila-newsletter.p…>. The previous issues of ILA Newsletter may also be referred from http://ilaindia.net or direct from here. <https://ilaindia.wordpress.com/newsletter-of-ila/> You are requested to provide the professionals news, current emerging issues, and relevant articles for forthcoming ILA Newsletter. 1. Report of about 100 words with one snap of organised Seminar, Conference, Training & Workshop; 2. Book publications, or highly Impact Factor research outputs or just concluded projects; 3. Announcement for admissions, educational up gradations; 4. Technological innovations, research & development; 5. Any other LIS field related news, please send to Editor: pro(a)ilaindia.net You are also welcome for your constructive suggestions and feedback for betterment of ILA Newsletter. Thanks and Regards Dr. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Person with Disabilities
by Ajit Prajapati 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear all, Library & Information Asstt. - 01 Post (for Persons with Disabilities) PB-2 Rs.9300- 34800/- + GP Rs.4200/- -- -- 01 01 OA, OL OAL, BL http://prasarbharati.gov.in/Opportunities/Employment/Documents/PWD%20Notice… Last date 23.12.2015 -- Thanks and Regards Ajit Prajapati 09662048549 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Annamalai University - International Conference - Announcement - Reg
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 04 Dec '15

04 Dec '15

Dear Professionals INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON “RE-ENGINEERING OF LIBRARY RESOURCES AND SERVICES: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES” 5th & 6th February 2016 Call for Papers Original research contributions are invited from the LIS Professionals on the following Theme. Themes and Sub-Themes: • Transition of Libraries towards Re-engineering in the Digital era • Digital Library/ Institutional Repositories: Initiatives, design and developments • Digital Library Infrastructure, Standards and softwares • Case study of Digital Resources and Services • Content Management Systems and Digital Preservation • Digital Right Management (DRM) and Digital Assets Management (DAM) • IPR and Copyright Issues in the Re- engineering Libraries • Emergence of Web Technologies including Cloud Computing and their application in re-engineering libraries • Use of Social networks in re-engineering libraries • User behavior in the digital library environment • Role of Information Literacy programmes in re-engineering libraries • Capacity building skills and competencies of the manpower in the re-engineering libraries • Impact of Re-engineering on LIS education, training and research • Librametrics to Webometrics SUBMISSION OF PAPERS The soft copy should be mailed to aulisdde(a)gmail.com to the organizing secretary on or before 20th January 2016. Selected papers will be published in the form of Conference Proceeding with ISBN. Registration fee: Faculty members / LIS Professionals - Rs.1500/- ($ 75 for overseas participants) Research Scholars & Students - Rs.750/- ($ 75 for overseas participants) Registrations for all the authors are mandatory. The Registration fee includes Conference kit, working lunch, refreshments. The demand draft may be drawn in favour of “The Registrar, Annamalai University” payable at Chidambaram / Annamalai Nagar / Chennai. Accommodation Only limited accommodation is available in the University Guest House and will be provided with twin sharing on first come and first serve basis. Plenty of Hotels / Lodges are available in Chidambaram with nominal cost. With Kind Regards Dr. P. RAVICHANDRAN Organizing Secretary Head - Library and Information Science Wing Directorate of Distance Eduation Annamalai University Annamalai Nagar – 608002, Tamil Nadu, India Mobile: +919443568717 / +918870799226 Email: aulisdde(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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Urgent: tools to download search result from google scholar
by vinod mishra 03 Dec '15

03 Dec '15

Dear All, Is there any tool or method to download the more than one thousand search result from google scholar and their citation counts available? If yes please let me know, i will be very thankful to you. -- With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reminder : 5 Day workshop on koha and joomla
by Silpa K 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Dear Professional Friends, Central Library of College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala is conducting 5 Day Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management using Koha and Joomla during 16-20 December 2015.. Reg.Fee--Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only)for TEQIP Institutions Rs.500/-(Rupees Five Hundred only) for Others Interested Professionals can download Application form and Brochure from our Library website *http://library.cethalassery.in/ <http://library.cethalassery.in/>..* send scanned copy of the Application form and DD on or before 09/12/2015. Submit Hard copy of the same at the time of Registration. Preference given to participants from Kerala.... Thanking You,, Silpa K Librarian ( in charge) College of Engineering Thalassery 9447074987, 9400057376 coethalassery(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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