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

Refresher Course in LIS at Calicut University
by Dr. K M Haneefa 24 Aug '15

24 Aug '15

Dear Sir / Madam, The UGC-Human Resource DevelopmentCentre (Erstwhile Academic Staff College), University of Calicut is conductinga three-week Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 16thSeptember to 06th October 2015. Applications, duly approved by thePrincipal/Head of the College/Department concerned, are invited on theprescribed form from eligible and interested candidates. The applications should reach theDirector, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut on orbefore 04th September 2015. TA and DA willbe given to the participants as per UGC rules. Werequest you to publicise this course among the professional colleagues of yourUniversity/College/Department/Library. For more details and application form, visitthe Calicut University HRDC website at <http://www.ugcasccalicut.info/>. HRDC Phone Number:0494-2407351. Yours sincerely Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K. Assistant Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, India Phone (Office) :+91-494-2407286 Mobile No. 09895622811 E-mail ID: dr.haneefa(a)gmail.com Dept. Blog:http://cudlisc.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SEEKING UR RESPONSE TO QUESTIONNAIRE FOR Ph. D. WORK
by Prabhu lis 23 Aug '15

23 Aug '15

Dear Professional, I Request to All Engineering College Library Professional.... I am doing Ph.D. in Library and Information Science under the guidance of *Dr. S. Ally Sornam, Associate Prof. & Head, BHC, Trichy & *my research Topic is *“Ergonomic Issues in Self Financing Engineering College Libraries in Tamil Nadu - A Study"* Kindly fill it up the Questionnaire by clicking the following link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1RVMwzioznSf6rw3UdU3LD1VTN_GU46fnIGOMKl-Z00… The questionnaire is simple and will not take much of your valuable time for completing the same. The data is being collected for academic research purpose only and confidentiality will be maintained. Your contribution will be highly beneficial to the my research as well as our Library & Information Professions. Communication through e-mail is also welcome. Thanking you for your kind cooperation and valuable inputs. M.Prabhu, B.Com, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., (Ph.D.,) Librarian United Institute of Technology G.Kovundampalayam, Periyanaickenpalayam Coimbatore 641 021 Mobile: 97 503 999 55 http://uitcentrallibrary.webs.com/ http://anbudanprabhulis.blogspot.com/ http://bdugateway.dreamhosters.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RDA LC-PCC PS Revision
by Salman Haider 23 Aug '15

23 Aug '15

*RDA LC-PCC PS Revision <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2015/08/rda-revision.html>* http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2015/08/rda-revision.html RDA Blog <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com> post on RDA Toolkit Update, August 11, 2015 - Changes in Resource Description and Access (RDA) <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com> and Library of Congress - Program for Cooperative Cataloging Policy Statements (LC-PCC PS) and RDA Toolkit *Contents: * - TOPIC 1: Changes in RDA Content - TOPIC 2: Change in Content in LC-PCC PSs - TOPIC 3: Functional Changes in the RDA Toolkit Salman Haider www.google.com/+SalmanHaider -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LCSH - Subject Headings Manual (SHM) H 202 and H 203 Revised
by Salman Haider 21 Aug '15

21 Aug '15

*Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) - Subject Headings Manual (SHM) H 202 and H 203 Revised* <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/08/library-congress-subject-h…> http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/08/library-congress-subject-h… New post of Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/> blog describing the Revisions to Subject Headings Manual Instruction Sheets on Authority Research (H 203) and Source Citations (H 203) <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/08/library-congress-subject-h…> Note: Subject Headings Manual (SHM) provides guidelines to use Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH). The manual was originally conceived as an in-house procedure manual addressed to cataloging staff at the Library of Congress. From the very beginning, however, the manual included not only procedures and practices to be followed by LC catalogers but also substantive explanations of subject cataloging policy. Other libraries who wish to catalog in the same manner as the Library of Congress as well as faculty at schools of library science who wish to teach Library of Congress subject cataloging policies to their students should follow the guidelines of the Subject Headings Manual (SHM). Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/> Blog will be more focused on the techniques of Library of Congress Classification (LCC) and Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH) by use of Classification & Shelflisting Manual (CSM) and Subject Headings Manual (SHM) and Classification Web tool of Library of Congress, and Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC). Follow Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/08/follow-librarianship-studi…> in Social Media blog to be updated of new items and start/comment on the discussions in the Google+ Community Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <https://plus.google.com/communities/117182147088697693349> and Facebook Group Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <https://www.facebook.com/groups/librarianshipstudies>. Salman Haider www.google.com/+SalmanHaider -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg: Anti plagiarism detection tools
by Kodandarama 21 Aug '15

21 Aug '15

Dear all, We at University of Mysore have scanned about 450 PhD Theses using Turnitin and iThenticate plagiarism check tools. Thanks to UGC-INFLIBNET, particularly its Director Dr. Jagadish Arora and Scientist Mr. Manoj for making these tools available free for all those universities who have signed an MoU for Shodhaganga. Our experience endorses the views expressed by Dr. T. Shahab. These two popular tools cross check over 45 billion web pages, 337 million students’ papers and 130 million additional articles for similarity and return the results in seconds showing the matches. While we have little experience with URKUND software, its accompanying literature shows that it cross checks collection of 11.5 million student’s papers only. As is evident from its Website URKUND is used mainly in Swedish institutions, as against adoption of Turntin and iThenticate world over. We get a serious doubt that URKUND may be cross checking mainly Swedish student’s paper. More importantly URKUND doesn’t return the results immediately, but are forwarded to e-mail of administrator. Checking the texts put as image/ table and identifying water marked texts is also important for checking plagiarism. While this is possible with Turnitin/iThenticate, I have a doubt about URKUND about this capability. While the friendliness of the software is one of the criteria for selection, most important ones are other functionalities and databases or the content size used for cross checking the similarity, because very purpose of this sort tools and the exercise we do is to check plagiarism. Even by using Turnitin and iThenticate tools we will not be cross checking thousands of proceedings and Volumes of Conference Papers unless published by well known publishers and available on Internet. This being the case we should go for the ones covering more content for cross checking. Yes, cost is one of main factors for our concern. Individual universities would have shared cost either partially or fully depending upon the situation. Since UGC has mandated it and some State Governments like that of Karnataka have made it compulsory it should not be a problem for getting funds from universities authorities. Some of the universities and even engineering colleges have started charging students for Plagiarism check and issuing a certificate since it is mandatory. At this juncture since INFLIBNET has already gone for URKUND, either can use it or we can license Turnitin/iThenticate locally if we desire so. Those who have access to both can come up with their experiences of using both and help us in deciding the software in future. These are basically my personal opinions based on my experience and observation. WE need to have better evaluation and more discussion before we come to a final discussion. Regards Kodandarama Temporary Assistant Librarian University Library, Manasagangothri Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sharing my experience with anti--plagiarism web tools
by T. Shahab .TANWIR 20 Aug '15

20 Aug '15

Dear All, I would like to share my experience with the LIS-Forum users regarding working with the anti-plagiarism web tools provided by Inflibnet. By a letter dated the 13th March 2014 issued under the signature of Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director Inflibnet various Universities who have been the signatory to MoU on Shodhganga were provided web access to the two popular anti-plagiarism tools- iThenticate and Turnitin. After certain initial hesitations regarding the implication of the anti-plagiarism verification for the doctoral scholars as well as the supervisors, the anti-plagiarism check was approved as mandatory for submission of a Ph.D thesis at Jamia Hamdard. The Central Library as the coordinator for anti-plagiarism started with the more famous Turnitin. But sooner we opted for iThenticate as it appears more users friendly. Incidentally, the all India survey carried at the behest of Inflibnet has found iThenticate to be the more favoured by the majority of users. Unfortunately, because of steep cost escalation by the service providers for the next year, Inflibnet had to cancel the renewal of these software. On 31st May 2015 the access to these tools was stopped. As the anti-plagiarism check has been made mandatory by the UGC, it was agreed in principle that the University shall purchase either iThenticate/Turnitin. A comparative statement of the features of these software revealed that whereas both of them shared the same database for cross check, iThenticate was costlier (25000 pages @$5860/- a year) than Turnit (@$5000/- for 100 user license plus 10 faculty and one administrative license where each user can upload up to 20MB, or, up to 400 pages). Meanwhile since July 31, Inflibnet has offered yet another anti-plagiarism web tool called 'URKUND'. Our initial working experience with this tool reveals that whereas it is similar to Turnitin in the matter of creation of courses and assignments, it lacks the analytical quality of iThenticate. I have doubt about the nature of academic/research database that Urkund uses for cross check. A communication to the Shodhganga seeking clarification about urkund has been also sent from our side. Still, we at Jamia Hamdard University are a new user. We request more responses from the users having on-hand experiences with Urkund. Thanks & regards, Dr. T. Shahab HMS Central Library, Jamia Hamdard New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MOOCS - survey - a gentle remineder
by Prahalad G Tadasad 20 Aug '15

20 Aug '15

Dear professionals Seasons best wishes and thanks to all those who have participated in our survey. Its a gentle reminder for other LIS professionals who haven't participated in the survey due to their busy schedule. I request them to spare their valuable time and participate in the survey using the following link in helping us to complete our survey https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ipSd68mGBAVMJuZ8IZp6OnEbFa3KieecB0I54b4bUM… I request you to submit your response before 22th August 2015 and help us in completing the survey. Thanking you in anticipation -- 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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Library Trainees
by Deepak Ray 20 Aug '15

20 Aug '15

Dear All, CHANDRAGUPT INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT PATNA Mithapur Institutional Area, CIMP Nagar, Mithapur, Patna –800001 Minimum Qualification: MLISc with knowledge of IT and good communication skill. Stipend: Rs. 10,000/- per month. Training period: One year. The selected candidate will have to work in shifts. Age limit: 26 years For more details please visit http://www.cimp.ac.in/ With Regards, Deepak Ranjan Ray Library-in-Charge Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna Mithapur Institutional area,(Near Bus Stand) CIMP Nagar, Patna-800001 Email: *ray.deepakranjan(a)gmail.com <ray.deepakranjan(a)gmail.com>* Mobile No-09905086940 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on “GST, Its Impact on Industry and Enterprise Information Systems” on 28th Aug 2015 at 6.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '15

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the presentation on “GST, Its Impact on Industry and Enterprise Information Systems” on 28th Aug 2015 at 6.00 p.m. For formal invite pl. visit http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2015/mm-150828-gst.pdf As seats are limited and for logistics, pl. pre-register at http://goo.gl/forms/Ef4JXs6AmU Confirmation of registration will be mailed by 27th Aug 2015 With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in INVITE ====================================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Hindustan Chamber of Commerce Cordially invite you for a presentation on GST, Its Impact on Industry and Enterprise Information Systems By CA. Sumathi Mohan Chairperson & Director, Arunarchis Consulting Pvt Ltd On Friday, 28th August 2015 at 6.00 p.m. At CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) Mr. K. Bhaskaran, Chairman, CSI Chennai Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS Dr N.R. Dave, President, HCC, Chennai Programme ========== 6.00 p.m.: Tea & Fellowship 6.30 p.m.: Presentation 7.45 p.m.: Dinner About the Presentation =================== The buzz word in India today is GST (Goods and Services Tax) , the greatest reform in indirect taxation in the history of India. There are a whole lot of discussions going on the subject matter. Today’s presentation will focus on the -- Salient features of GST (Goods and Services Tax) -- The changes and advantages expected of their implementation -- Impact on industry -- And how beyond being a tax reform, it also brings about business opportunity and -- Its effect on IT industry in specific About the speaker =============== CA. Sumathi Mohan is a Commerce Graduate and Gold medalist from Madras Christian College and completed her CA in the year 1994. She has over 16 years of experience and worked in Philips, Cadbury, Bharti Airtel and Mahindra Holidays. She started practicing as Management Consultant in 2011 and currently is the Chairperson & Director at Arunarchis Consulting Pvt Ltd. She has been offering specialized services in the area of Finance and Accounts like: Virtual CFO; Virtual Functional Head; Process Audit and Risk Assessment; Cost Optimization; and Tax Optimization Solutions. She is happily married and blessed with a daughter. As seats are limited and for logistics, pl. pre-register at http://goo.gl/forms/Ef4JXs6AmU Confirmation of registration will be mailed by 27th Aug 2015 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar Reporting on Open Access organized at TERI
by Nihal Alam 19 Aug '15

19 Aug '15

Dear All, Greetings of the day... TERI Library and Information Center organized a half day interactive seminar entitled Looking Back, Moving Forward: Open Access Movements at the Crossroads at TERI, New Delhi. The aim of this seminar was to sensitize the research fraternity on the challenges and opportunities related to Open Access Movements at National level. The event focused on how researchers should get wide access to the scientific data and research publications in the open access domain. The special address was delivered by Mr Denis Dambois, Head, Research and Innovation, European Union, India. Mr Denis highlighted the breakthroughs and initiatives of EU in the promotion of Open Access and Policy Implications in the European countries. Dr Sudha Gopalakrishnan, Director, Sahapaedia who talked about the initiative’s taken for promoting Indian Culture and Heritage and also issues and concerns related to open access development. Dr T Madhan Mohan, Advisor to Department of Biotechnology Government of India he is the men who institutionalized the Open Access Policy in India nicely explained the Open Access citing examples of DST and DBT and the initiatives taken by Ministry of Science & Technology, Government of Indian in this regard. The full report and flyer of the seminar can be accessed at: http://tinyurl.com/qfdzcm7 And link to seminar photographs can be viewed at : http://tinyurl.com/nnznqxw Kind regards, Nihal Alam RA, TERI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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