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Fwd: [bytesforall_readers] An Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg Regarding Internet.org, Net Neutrality, Privacy, and Security
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 08 May '15

08 May '15

From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, May 8, 2015 4:47 am https://pad.riseup.net/p/internet-dot-org-net-neutrality *An Open Letter to Mark Zuckerberg Regarding Internet.org, Net Neutrality, Privacy, and Security* [If you have comments, please add them below the letter] We, the undersigned, a coalition XXX organizations from around the world, share a common concern about the launch and expansion of Facebookâs Internet.org platform and its implications for the open internet around the world. It is our belief that Facebook is improperly defining Net Neutrality in public statements and building a walled-garden where the world's poorest people can only access a limited set of insecure websites and services. Further,we are deeply concerned that Internet.org has been misleadingly marketed as providing access to the internet, when in fact it only provides access to a limited number of internet-connected services. In addition, in its present conception, Internet.org not only violates fundamental principles of Net Neutrality, but also threatens freedom of expression, security, privacy, and innovation. Net Neutrality supports freedom of expression by enabling people to seek, receive, and impart information. It requires that the internet be maintained as an open platform on which network providers treat all content, applications, and services equally, without discrimination. An important aspect of Net Neutrality states that everyone should be able to innovate without permission from anyone or any entity. This includes prohibiting positive discrimination, which covers price differentiation schemes like zero rating. Zero rating is the practice by service providers of offering a specific set of services or applications that do not count against data caps. These practices are inherently discriminatory and do not treat all content or applications equally which is why they have been banned in countries such as the Netherlands and Chile. Zero rating agreements endanger freedom of expression by letting service providers decide which services will be privileged over others, thus interfering with the free flow of information over networks. Zero rating is currently Internet.org's basic model: Facebook is partnering with ISPs around the world to offer access to certain applications to users at no cost. In a May 4 video, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced new rules pertaining to Internet.org and argued that Net Neutrality and Internet.org are not in conflict. However, on the accompanying website, the new rules explicitly state that âwebsites must be properly integrated with Internet.org to allow zero rating. Internet.org misleadingly labels these zero-rated applications the âinternet,â when in fact the applications only offer access to a tiny portion of it. The project acts as a "walled garden" in which some services are favored over others â again, a violation of Net Neutrality. The project raises other freedom of expression risks. The censorship capability of internet gateways is well established -- governments often go to ISPs to block access to certain sites or services. Facebook appears to be putting itself in a similar position, where governments could pressure the company to block certain content, or even, if users must log in for access, block individual users. The company should not take on this added responsibility and risk by creating a single chokepoint for the free flow of information. We are also deeply concerned about the privacy implications of Internet.org. Facebookâs privacy policy does not provide adequate protections for new users to the internet. Given the lack of statements to the contrary, it is likely Internet.org collects data by its users when they utilize the apps and services that are part of the program, and there is a lack of transparency about how that data is used by Internet.org and its telco partners. Internet.org also concentrates internet usage in a handful of applications and services, making it easier for governments and malicious actors to surveil user traffic. Finally, the current implementation of Internet.org threatens the security of users. The May 4 update to the program prohibits the use of TLS (Transport Layer Security), Secure Socket Layer (SSL) or HTTPS encryption by participating services. This inherently puts users at risk, because their web traffic will be vulnerable to malicious attacks and, potentially, government eavesdropping. We urge Facebook to assert its support for a true definition of Net Neutrality in which ALL applications and services are treated equally and without discrimination â especially in the developing world, where the next three billion Internet users are coming online â and to address the significant privacy and security flaws inherent in the current iteration of Internet.org. Facebook should strongly support and advocate for safeguarding the principle of Net Neutrality and other user rights in its discussions with national governments and regulators, while also applying these standards to its business initiatives. Signed, -- P +91-832-2409490 M 9822122436 Twitter: @fn Facebook: fredericknoronha Goa,1556 Shared Content at archive.org https://archive.org/details/goa1556 _

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TEXT BOOKS COME ALIVE
by Ragaavendra R 08 May '15

08 May '15

TEXT BOOKS COME ALIVE Fullinfaws College recently organised a unique 'Science, Commerce and Management Exhibition' at its campus. The fascinating world of science and commerce was taken out of the text book and presented in the form of working models and meaningful skits. Topics ranging from Physics to History were displayed in models and explained to the students. There were also models that presented the literary works of poets and writers in Kannada and English. This event was organised for the students of classes 10 and 11 of various institutions. Prof Desmond TS, chairman of Fullinfaws College, who addressed the students, said that though the figures and pictures in the text books were colourful, the concepts, principles and laws had to be imagined and remembered by the students. The event provided an opportunity to more than 1,000 high school students from over 25 schools to learn many interesting facts about science and commerce. There were over 350 models in various streams like science and commerce.The experiments in light with the help of laser beams thrilled the students. The numerous models, displayed and explained by Prof Nanda Kumar, offered a first-hand experience in chemistry. It was then time for Ishrata Praveen's presentation, who enlightened the students about biology. A lot of business concepts and models were presented by the students. The importance of languages were also explained in the exhibition, giving students an opportunity for practical learning. REF LINK: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/476231/text-books-come-alive.html Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Any one is using Koha software with multi-tenancy facility
by Senthil V 08 May '15

08 May '15

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this msg on lis-forum. Dear Professionals, I would like to know any of you are using the Koha software with multi-tenancy facility to your library/organisation. I will be highly grateful, if you could share the information. Regards, -- V Senthil Scientist D DESIDOC, DRDO Metcalfe House, Delhi - 54 mail: senthildrdo(a)gmail.com, senthil(a)desidoc.drdo.in Ph: 011-23902485 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E readers in Indian Libraries
by noufal＠tatamotors.com 07 May '15

07 May '15

Dear Moderator, Request you to circulate this , please Dear All: We would like to know details of Indian libraries using e readers specially Amazon Kindle for their user community. Looking forward to hearing from you, please Thanking you, Noufal.PP Library & Information Services Management Training Centre Tata Motors Jamshedpur Mob:09234607094 LP:0657 6693633 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "This e-Mail may contain proprietary and confidential information and is sentfor the intended recipient(s) only. If, by an addressing or transmission error,this mail has been misdirected to you, you are requested to delete this mailimmediately. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail message,contents or its attachment(s) other than by its intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. Any opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily of the organization. Before opening attachment(s), please scan for viruses." ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FEDORA Webinar Access Details
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 07 May '15

07 May '15

From: "AIMS" <AIMS(a)fao.org> Date: Wed, May 6, 2015 7:37 pm Find below the link to Access Fedora Webinar Date : Thursday 07.05.2015 Time : 16:00 (Rome Time) Link : http://fao.adobeconnect.com/fedora/ Presenter : David Wilcox - Product Manager for Fedora with DuraSpace. Abstract : - Fedora is a flexible, extensible repository platform for the management and dissemination of digital content. Fedora 4, the new, revitalized version of Fedora, was released into production in November 2014.This significant release signals the effectiveness of an international and complex community driven open source project delivering a modern repository platform with features that meet or exceed current use cases in the management of institutional digital assets. Fedora 4 features include vast improvements in scalability, linked data capabilities, research data support, modularity, ease of use and more. This webinar will provide an overview of Fedora 4 with a focus on the latest features and developments. --

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Article needed
by Dr. Saurabh Shukla 06 May '15

06 May '15

Dear Professionals, An article is needed if someone can help me out, details are - Manley, L., & Holley, R. P. (2012). History of the ebook: The changing face of books. Technical Services Quarterly, 29(4), 292-311. published by Taylor & Francis. Looking forward to hear from all. regards Dr.Saurabh Shukla, Assistant Director, Competition Commission of India, 3rd Floor, Hindustan Times Building, KG Marg, Cannought Place, New Delhi-110001 Skype- sshukla74 (9868388967) -------------------------------------------- On Fri, 1/5/15, lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: Subject: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 146, Issue 2 To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Friday, 1 May, 2015, 0:35 Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in You can reach the person managing the list at lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Today's Topics: 1. MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Summit and International Conference ? Reminder of the last date for submission of paper. (MyDLIS Mysore) 2. Article request (Mamtha's Gmail) 3. Open source SMS::Send driver for Unicel released for use with Koha ILS (Indranil Das Gupta) 4. Libraries Make Space For 3-D Printers; Rules Are Sure To Follow (Mohan Hr) 5. Request for Participation in Online Survey on "What Are They Now? A Survey of University of Mysore Library and Information Science (MyDLIS) Graduates of 2000 to 2014" (Vasanth) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Thu, 30 Apr 2015 16:47:27 +0530 From: MyDLIS Mysore <mydlisuom(a)gmail.com> To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Subject: [LIS-Forum] MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Summit and International Conference ? Reminder of the last date for submission of paper. Message-ID: <CAD4B0kUy4g9zZb7wFYfYovP57k5zeNvNPUT1eZD1G9rc7uUGRg(a)mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" Greetings from MyDLIS! MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Summit and International Conference preparations at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysuru (MyDLIS) are in full swing. As you are aware, MyDLIS is organizing this spectacular event during June 18-20, 2015. The details of this spectacular event are available at http://milan-mysore.org. Hurry up! The last date for submission of your research paper for the International Conference is fast approaching. The last date is *May 15, 2015*. We welcome your contribution and also participation in the conference. Look forward to meet you in June. ? Dr. M. Chandrashekara Professor & Chairman, Organizing Chair Department of Studies in Library & Information Science Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru - 570006 Ph: 0821-2419391/393/394/389; Mobile: 9741533380, 9035515690, 9448600970 ? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Training Programme on Maintenance and Operation of Computer peripherals and Networking
by Sebitha V P 06 May '15

06 May '15

Dear Sir, Kindly arrange to publish the information of '*6 Day Training Programme on Maintenance and Operation of Computer peripherals and Networking in Automated Office Environment'* on LIS forum Dear friends, *W*e are happy to announce that College of Engineering Thalassery is organizing *6 Day Training Programme on* *Maintenance and Operation of Computer peripherals and Networking in Automated Office Environment. * The objective of the Training Course is to enable participant to manage all computer related equipments and software with sound confidence and also to provide sufficient training on trouble shooting of equipments and networking. Course content is designed to provide thorough knowledge on the basics of computer hardware, software, daily use equipments- printer, scanner, photocopier, barcode scanner etc. and Networking. The Training Course is scheduled to be held from *25. 05. 2015 to 30. 05. 2015*. Interested persons, who wish to participate in the Training Course, may send their Application form in prescribed format (available in College website www.cethalassery.ac.in or www.library.cethalassery.in ) along with the Registration fee.Selected candidates shall be intimated accordingly. *Training Programme* During six days of the Training programme , the participants will be given hands on training in operation, maintenance, servicing and trouble shouting of Computers, automation related equipments, networking and resource sharing. *Course Content* · Basics of Computer · Hardware & Software · Operating system- Windows and Linux · O S Installation and Configuration · Basics of Networking · Installation and Configuration of peripherals · Sharing of resources · Troubleshooting *Eligibility* Target participants of the Training Course are Non –Teaching technical and Non- Technical staff of Administrative wing/ Libraries / Laboratories from Academic institutions/ R & D institutions/ industries/ Govt. or Private Undertakings. Seats are limited. *How to apply* The application form With brochure can be downloaded from College website www.cethalassery.ac.in orwww.library.cethalassery.in Filled Applications forwarded by the concerned authorities, along with DD of Rs. 750/- (in favor The Principal, College of Engineering Thalassery, Payable at SBT Thalassery) should reach the *Course Coordinator, **(Maintenance and Operation of Computer peripherals and Networking), **Central Library, College of Engineering Thalassery, Eranholi- PO, Kannur, Kerala - 670107* on or before 15- 05- 2015. Send scanned copy of filled application form by E- mail in advance to libraryevents20(a)gmail.com *Applicant will be registered on first come first served basis. Number of seats is limited to 30.* E- Mail : libraryevents20(a)gmail.com Thank you. Sebitha V.P Librarian on Conract College of Engineering Thalassery Kannur, Kerala - 670107 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Subject: Walk-in-Interview for the posts of (2) Jr. Project Fellow in Library science
by sanjeev kumar 06 May '15

06 May '15

Dear Professional Friends, CIET,NCERT, New Delhi Advertised for the Post of two Jr. Project Fellow in Library Science please Visit http://www.ncert.nic.in/announcements/notices/pdf_files/12projectstaff2015.… Sanjeev Kumar Professional Assistant -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best wishes to Dr Ashok Kumar as Director, DESIDOC
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 06 May '15

06 May '15

Dear friendsI am happy to note that Dr Ashok Kumar, Scientist G has been appointed as the Director of DESIDOC, One of the national agencies involved in documentation. I wish him all success and let him bring accolades to library and information science profession through a wonderful stint in this post. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for papers - International Journal of Next Generation Library and Technologies (ISSN 2395 - 5201)
by Thirunavukkarasu TC 05 May '15

05 May '15

*CALL FOR PAPERS for the 2nd Issue of* *International Journal of Next Generation Library and Technologies (ISSN 2395 - 5201)* *www.ijnglt.com <http://www.ijnglt.com/>* - International Journal of Next Generation Library and Technologies is a Quarterly, Peer reviewed, Open Access e-journal published in English. - The Journal provides important information on industry advancements and professional development to those involved in the Library, information security and governance. - This journal has been created to further the study and critical discussion of the concept Next Generation Library and Technologies. - Our aim is to add new kind of forum for discussing the concerns, aspirations and fears that have been fermenting on the Internet for close to a decade. - This journal will hopefully allow for a more sustained and focused investigation of these topics. - This journal intends to position itself between the grassroots initiatives and discussions taking place on the Internet, driven by Library Professionals - Send your articles to editor(a)ijnglt.com <editor(a)ijnglt.com?subject=IJNGLT: Paper Submission> or ijnglt(a)gmail.com - The email must bear the subject line "IJNGLT: Paper Submission"Must be .doc, .docx - No Scanned images or .pdf files are accepted - Visit www.ijnglt.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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