August 2015 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

LET US JOIN FOR THE CELEBRATION OF LIBRARIANS DAY ON 12TH AGUST 2015
by Shekar H P 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

*Dear Moderator,* *Kindly circulate this information for the benefit of forum members.* *Thanking you.* *Dear Professional Friends,* *BLDE University's Sri. B.M. Patil Medical College Central Library Vijayapur* *is* *cordially invite you to the* *Celebration of 123rd Birth Anniversary of* *Padmashri D.R.S.R.Ranganathan and Librarians day cum* *One day WORKSHOP ON MANAGEMENT OF DIGITAL REPOSITORY* *Inaugural Speech : Dr. J.G. Ambekar, Registrar, BLDE Univ.* *Key Note Speaker: Dr. P.G.Tadasad, Professor, DLIS, KSWU* *Presidential Address: Dr. M.S.Biradar, Dean Faculty and Principal, SBMPMC * *Registration-Free* *and Certificate will be issued to the participants * *Please find the attachment -Invitation of the workshop for more details. * *Date: 12.08 2015 Time:10:00AM * *Venue: BLDE Uiversity Central Library* * YOU ARE CORDIALLY INVITED* *Organising Secretary:* *Dr. Shekar H P,* *Chief Librarian,* BLDE University Central Library, Vijayapur. Phone: 08352-264936. -- *Dr. Shekar HP* MLISc.,M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDHRM., Ph.D., Chief Librarian B L D E University Central Library Smt. Bangaramma Sajjan Campus Vijayapur - 586103 Phone: 08352- 264936 Mob: 09945799927 Web:www.drshekar.weebly.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers, Articals
by Shankar Dhande 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

*Journal of Library and Information Services* *ISSN 2347-8993* The Journal of Library and Information Services is quarterly national Journal for Library and information Professionals practical approach to research, this publication committed to scholarly, empirical and theoretical research based article that have been highly impactful on the subject knowledge. The aim of the journal is to share ideas and thought among various Library Professionals. *Call for Papers* It has wide scope for library and Information science research to publish article in JLIS. Original research Papers articles on new invention, Survey and Case studies on Library and Information Science are invite for publication. *Submission Requirements* 1. Submitted work must be Original work. 2. Submitted paper without prior approval from editor, publisher author should not publish in other Publication. 3. Author should sent only electronic copy of paper Microsoft word attachments file via E-mail: shankardhande07(a)gmail.com ,vaidyanathlibrary(a)gmail.com . 4. Text should be in Times New Roman Styles with font size 12 pts. 5. Use APA Styles for Citations. *Important Dates*: Paper should reach up to 13 August 8, 2015, Publication for JLIS *Title: JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES* *Publication: *Shreyash Publication pvt. Ltd. Parli (V) *Address*: Mr. S. A. Dhande, Editor and Librarian, Vaidyanth College Parli Vaijanath Dist. Beed. (M. S.) 431515 Mob. 9404152951. 9921987203 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bar code printer vendors in Bangalore
by Banashankari G S 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

Greetings, We are looking for a barcode printer at our institute in Bangalore, please mail the details of the vendors for the same at the earliest. Anticipating kind early replies. Thanks, Rgds, Banashankari Contact no.:9900138184 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Spoken (and written) English skills
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

Please read <http://techstory.in/aspiring-minds-08072015/> to know how poor our engineering graduates are when it comes to spoken and written English. HRD Ministry and AICTE should address this problem immediately. British Council and EFLU, H'bad, can help. I wonder how our arts, science and commerce graduates fare. The full report is at < http://www.aspiringminds.in/docs/national_employabilityReport_engineers_ann… > 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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Internet in India
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

"The State of the Internet report was released by Akamai While we harp on the Digital India dream, it is a fact that the average Broadband speed here is less than half of the global average and peak speeds. According to a the State of the Internet report <http://wwwns.akamai.com/soti/maps/q214/soti-map-asiaavg.html> released by cloud computing services and content delivery network Akamai, the average Internet speed in India is just 2 Mbps, compared to the global average of 4.6 Mbps. While Globally the average peak speed is 25.4, in India it is just 14.4 Mbps." - See more at: http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/technology-others/india-has-amo… -- 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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Report on 'Re-Envisioning the MLS: Findings, issues and considerations
by Shamprasad Pujar 08 Aug '15

08 Aug '15

Dear All, Report on 'Re-Envisioning the MLS: Findings, issues and considerations' brought out by iSchool, University of Maryland, highlights how the current MLS programmes need to change along with societal challenges and changes. According to the report, as we consider the future of our information organizations such as libraries, archives, and museums, we need to simultaneously focus on the future of the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree (and its variants) and how we prepare information professionals for their careers. Full report can be accessed at: http://mls.umd.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/ReEnvisioningFinalReport.pdf This could of interest to some of you. Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by shashi bhat 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

Dear Friends, Following articles are required by one of our faculty for research purpose. If any one of you have access to these articles kindly arrange to send.1. Accuracy in osteoporosis diagnosis of a combination of mandibular cortical width measurement on dental panoramic radiographs and a clinical risk index (OSIRIS): The OSTEODENT projectK. Karayianni, K. Horner, A. Mitsea , L. Berkas , M. Mastoris , R. Jacobs C. Lindh , P.F. van der Stelt, E. Harrison, J.E. Adams, S. Pavitt, H. DevlinDOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.bone.2006.07.025 Bone; January 2007 Volume 40, Issue 1, Pages 223–229 2. Scanning Electron Microscopy of Bone Alan Boyde Methods in Molecular Biology Volume 816, 2012, pp 365-400 http://link.springer.com/protocol/10.1007%2F978-1-61779-415-5_24 3. The relationship between the chemistry and biological activity of the bisphosphonates - Frank H. Ebetino a , , , - Anne-Marie L. Hogan a, - Shuting Sun b, - Maria K. Tsoumpra c, - Xuchen Duan c, - James T. Triffitt etal - - Bone Volume 49, Issue 1, July 2011, Pages 20–33 http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S8756328211009008 With Regards, Mrs. Shashikala K Librarian, A.B. Shetty Memorial Institute of Dental Sciences, Constituent College of Nitte University, Deralakatte, Mangalore - 575018. Ph: 0824-2204572, 2204963 (ext.-234) Res: 0824-2202133 Mob: +919448869047. -- 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 Software at NCL Pune during 2nd-4th September 2015
by Sunita Barve 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

Dear all, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune is organizing workshop on Koha an open source library automation software from 2nd-4th September 2015 at NCL, Pune. Koha (http://koha-community.org ) is the first free and open source library automation package (ILS). It allow libraries to carry out their day to day activities such as Acquisitions, Cataloguing, Circulation, Serial Control easily and making their OPACs available on Internet without any trouble. Koha allow libraries to easily make their collections on web and with UNICODE, RSS support. Development of Koha is sponsored by libraries of varying types and sizes, volunteers, and support companies from around the world. It is built using international library standards and protocols that ensure interoperability between Koha and other systems. It supports technologies like cataloguing data to store in MARC 21 and UNIMARC, allow to import data from variety of Z39.50 target clients. Single installation of Koha can handle multiple branch libraries which allow to avoid duplication of work at a great extent and achieve standardization. It is completely developed with web interface for users as well as for librarians. First version of Koha was released during 2000 and since then almost every fortnightly new features are incorporated in new releases for more than a decade now. It is easy for librarians to provide new services to its users through Koha without looking out for any other software. Across India several funding agencies have also taken steps to implement Koha in their divisions/labs/centres. Especially in CSIR all of its labs will be using Koha and work is in progress. Sofar out of 39 labs 26 labs have already migrated to Koha. Across the world big moment has been happening in using Koha from school libraries to national libraries. Several countries, states have made it mandatory to use Koha. Looking at its popularity and demand from users, National Chemical Laboratory, Pune has organized a National workshop on Koha. The purpose of this workshop is to provide hands-on training to library professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will help them to automate their libraries on their own by using Koha. Workshop comprises of lectures, demonstration and hands-on training using Koha software in detailfrom installation to using all modules in detail. Each participant will be provided with a dedicated machine to get control on having enough practical experience. Resource Persons: Prof. ARD Prasad, Head, DRTC, Bangalore Dr. Sunita Barve, Sr. Tech. Officer, NCL, Pune Dr. Nanaji Shewale, Librarian, GIPE, Pune Target Participants: Library and information Science professionals with working knowledge of Information Technology. Number of participants is limited to 25 only. Participants will be selected on first come first served basis. Registration fees: Rs. 3000/- Only Registration Fees includes Workshop Kit on DVD (LibLive DVD with lUbuntu 14.04 LTS, Koha 3.20, Drupal 7.38 and DSpace 5.3, mail server support) and Breakfast, Working Lunch and Tea / Coffee. Accommodation at NCL Guest House is available on payment for outstation participants. Registration Fees is to be paid by cash or Demand Draft / Cheque drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Director, NCL, Pune and must reach the workshop coordinator before 24 th August 2015. Participants can confirm their participation by registering their details online at http://goo.gl/forms/nbrcWYIqXB Address for further Communication: Dr. Sunita Barve Workshop Coordinator National Chemical Laboratory Dr. Homi Bhabha Road Pune 411 008, India Email : sa.barve(a)ncl.res.in ; sunitabarve(a)gmail.com Ph.: 91-020-25902039 ; Mob.; 7588229335 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special lecture at DRTC on 12th August 2015
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 INVITATION On the occasion of Prof. S. R. Ranganathans Birth Anniversary, the Documentation Research and Training Centre of Indian Statistical Institute organises a special lecture on What is living and what is dead in Ranganathans contributions? By Prof. A.R.D. Prasad Head, DRTC Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore 560059 On 12th August 2015 at 3:00 pm At Room No. G-16 Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 All are cordially invited. Programme: 2:45 3:00 PM : Garlanding the bust of Prof. S.R. Ranganathans at S.R Ranaganathan Museum and Archives, ISI, Bangalore-59 and Flower tributes . 3:00-3:45 PM : Special lecture by Prof. A.R.D. Prasad 3:45 PM : High Tea -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ONE DAY SEMINAR ON KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION
by Khaiser Nikam 07 Aug '15

07 Aug '15

ONE DAY SEMINAR ON KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION As Part of the Mysore University Centenary Celebrations, the Mysore University Library, & Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science,(SRELS), Rajajinagar, Bangalore - are organizing a ONE DAY SEMINAR on Knowledge Organization on the 14th of August, 2015 to pay tribute to the architect of Indian Librarianship Prof. S. R. Ranganathan on his 123rd birth anniversary at the Library Conference Hall (Manasa Media Centre ). The program starts at 10.00 A.M. and gets over by 4.00 P.M. Experts from the field of Library and Information Science and Philosophy will deliver lectures. All those who are interested in participating may kindly register by sending a mail to the mail ID given below. The entries are limited to 100 participants only. Participation is free and is on First Come First Served (FCFS) basis. After the seminar, participants can collect the certificates at the valedictory. RSVP: Dr. C. P. Ramshesh, University Librarian (M) 9731343004 Registration Mail ID: srranganathan123(a)gmail.com Dr.Khaiser Nikam Professor Department of Studies in Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore Email - khaiser.nikam6(a)gmail.com (M) 9845328672 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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