February 2016 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Researcher illegally shares millions of science papers free online to spread knowledge - ScienceAlert
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

I located this interesting news about sci-hub where almost all research papers are available for free download in http://paper.li/esukhdev/1309342686 <http://paper.li/esukhdev/1309342686> "Sukhdev's daily information dose". If many librarians start using this source will article requests in lis-forum come down drastically? =============== Researcher illegally shares millions (45 m) of science papers free online to spread knowledge . Welcome to the Pirate Bay of science. FIONA MACDONALD 12 FEB 2016 106.1k A researcher in Russia has made more than 48 million journal articles - almost every single peer-reviewed paper every published - freely available online. And she's now refusing to shut the site down, despite a court injunction and a lawsuit from Elsevier, one of the world's biggest publishers. For those of you who aren't already using it, the site in question is Sci-Hub, and it's sort of like a Pirate Bay of the science world. It was established in 2011 by neuroscientist Alexandra Elbakyan, who was frustrated that she couldn't afford to access the articles needed for her research, and it's since gone viral, with hundreds of thousands of papers being downloaded daily. But at the end of last year, the site was ordered to be taken down by a New York district court - a ruling that Elbakyan has decided to fight, triggering a debate over who really owns science. http://www.sciencealert.com/this-woman-has-illegally-uploaded-millions-of-j… URL for sc-hub http://sci-hub.io/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALL FOR PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL LIBRARIANS NETWORK (ILN) - Hurry Two days left
by Kishor Satpathy 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

CALL FORPARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONALLIBRARIANS NETWORK (ILN) Dear colleagues, Want to build yourprofessional network and learn about librarianship around the world? Love theidea of professional travel but just don’t have the budget? The InternationalLibrarians Network (ILN) is for you. ILN pleased to announce the next round of thispopular program will commence in March 2016. The ILN peer mentoring program is a facilitated programs aimed athelping librarians develop international networks. Participating in the ILNbrings wider professional awareness, an international perspective to your work,new ideas, and increased professional confidence. We know this because many ofour participants tell us – and we’ve had over 3500 librarians from 120countries taken part so far. Peer mentoring helps professionals develop partnerships and grow theirnetwork. The ILN uses a model where all participants are treated as equals whohave valuable experiences to share. This means that partners are not placedinto established mentor/protégé roles, but rather are encouraged to view theirpartnership as a way to learn from each other; all are mentors and all areprotégés. So why participate in a peer mentoring program? Peer mentoring can allow you to: 1. rediscover your own valuable skillsby sharing your experiences with your partner 2. learn a different perspective on yourprofession 3. build your network 4. reinvigorate the passion your career 5. develop your professional skills Applications for the next round of partnerships programi.e from March 2016 are beingaccepted now and close at midnight on Monday15 February 2016 - just twoday away! . Numbers arelimited, so apply early to ensure you don’t miss out. This email is to remind you. If you have already applied for theprogram, please ignore this email. Participationin the program is free and open to anyone working or studying in libraries andtheir related fields. The only requirements are an internet connection, Englishfluency, one hour each week to communicate with your partner, and a willingnessto share and learn with colleagues around the world. If you've enjoyed your participation in the last round, why not sign upfor another partner, and continue building an international professionalnetwork. Tell your colleagues about the program as well, and get the benefitsof shared professional development. You can find out more about how the program works here: http://interlibnet.org/how-the-program-works/ Or you can explore our Frequently Asked Questions here: http://interlibnet.org/frequently-asked-questions/ Applications can be submitted online here: http://interlibnet.org/apply-for-the-iln/ If you have additional questions about the program, please don'thesitate to contact us at contact(a)interlibnet.org / ksatpathy(a)gmail.com . Thanks & Regards, Dr. Kishor Satpathy ILN Ambassador- India NIT Silchar

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Articles to Read -- 2016-02-13
by Mohan Hr 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

Dear all, You may find these articles interesting Entrepreneurship: Kamal Rajini Analogy : Entrepreneur vs Intrapreneurs Human Resources Management: 10 signs it's time to let an employee go Science & Tech: Data sharing: An open mind on open data Science & Tech: Five things that happen to your body in space InfoTech: The chips are down for Moore’s law Research: Does it take too long to publish research? Everipedia: The Wikipedia Competitor for the People Finance: Explained in 5 charts: How Indian banks' big NPA problem evolved over years InfoTech: Sports: Super Bowl 50 smashes data records with 10.1TB flying across Wi-Fi InfoTech: Privacy: What are four of the top social media networks doing to protect children? Read them at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2016/02/articles-to-read-2016-02-13.html Your feedback is welcome Date wise archives of Feb 2016 "Articles to Read" posts at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2016/02/articles-to-read-archives-of-posts-in… With regards HR Mohan IITM 1976 BTME Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Sustainable Management of Indigenous Knowledge - A North East Perspective
by Nihal Alam 13 Feb '16

13 Feb '16

*Workshop on Sustainable Management of Indigenous Knowledge - A North East Perspective* Date: 1-3 Mar 2016 Location: Mizoram University, Tanhril, Aizawl, Mizoram Greetings from TERI, New Delhi ! We are happy to inform you that TERI (The Energy and Resources Institute) North-East and Indira Gandhi Center for the Arts (IGNCA) is organizing a three day workshop on “Sustainable Management of Indigenous Knowledge: a North East Perspective” during 1 - 3 March, 2016 at Mizoram University, Aizawl, Mizoram. Mizoram University has joined us as the Knowledge Partner in this workshop. The objective of the workshop is to understand the management and preservation of traditional cultural knowledge and expressions. Further to this, the workshop would highlight and share unique and invaluable knowledge practiced by the indigenous people for folklore and cultural management. Workshop is expected to raise research interests among the students, academicians, practitioners and policymakers in indigenous traditional knowledge. The workshop is open for 80 participants (first-come-first-basis) with knowledge and interest in cultural resource management. In this connection, may we request you, to depute researchers or participants and contribute in this thought provoking workshop. For further detail visit our website: http://www.teriin.org/index.php?option=com_events&view=details&sid=857&Item… Regards, Nihal Alam RA, TERI Mobile 9311305823 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Training Programme on "Design and Development of Digital Libraries using Dspace - Advance"
by Mohd. S Ansari 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

Dear Members, CSIR - NISCAIR, New Delhi is organizing a short-term training programme on "Design and Development of Digital Libraries using Dspace - Advance". Dates: February 29 - March 04 2016. Venue: CSIR - NISCAIR, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 067. Course fee: Rs. 4800/- (without accommodation) and Rs. 6900/- (with accommodation). DSpace is an Open Source Digital Repository creation Software. It has all the features/ facilities required for creating Institutional Repository / Digital Library. The training programme is a practical oriented training programme. It covers installation of Linux and manual installation of Dspace latest version on linux followed by Hands-on DSpace Administration, Customization, Advance features, Migration of data from older Dspace version to latest Dspace version etc. The course fee without accommodation include Course kit, boarding lunch, two times tea. The course fee with accommodation include Course kit, boarding lunch, two times tea and transport facility from guest house to training venue and back. The seats are available on first-cum-first-serve basis. The details about the programme and application form are available on NISCAIR website www.niscair.res.in. Those interested may please contact Head, Education and Training Division Phone: 011-26863617/26567818 / Email: training(a)niscair.res.in<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum>). Regards, M. S. Ansari CSIR - NISCAIR Disclaimer ________________________________ Information contained and transmitted by this email is proprietary to NISCAIR and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this email may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at itd(a)niscair.res.in ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"National Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Library and Information Centres" -KCLA-Reminder
by jasim s 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

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. *Those who are unable to attend the conference but wish to present their innovative best practices can contact the organisers for video conferencing mode for their presentation.* Important dates: Last date of receiving presentations: February 17, 2016 Last date of registration: February 17, 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 -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Vacancy for LIS Project Assistant
by G Mahesh 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

Project Assistant Vacancy at CSIR-NISCAIR A walk-in-interview will be held on 23rd February, 2016 at National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012 (Near Rajendra Place Metro Station) for engagement of Project Assistant. Qualification, Experience, Remuneration & Age for Interview for engagement of Project Assistant is as follows:- Qualifications: Essential: M. Lib. Sc. with 55% marks with qualifying NET. Desirable- B.Sc. first division Stipend: Rs.16,000/- per month consolidated Maximum age as on the date of interview: Not exceeding 28 years More details are available at: http://www.niscair.res.in/Downloadables/Advt-PA-NKRC-9Feb16.pdf Disclaimer ________________________________ Information contained and transmitted by this email is proprietary to NISCAIR and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this email may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at itd(a)niscair.res.in ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Seminar on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan
by G Mahesh 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

National Science Library, CSIR-NISCAIR cordially invites Members of LIS-FORUM to a seminar on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan Venue: CSIR-NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi-110067 Date: 18 February 2016 1430 hrs : Welcome 1435 hrs : Address: Acting Director, NISCAIR 1440 hrs : Address: Prof. Jaideep Sharma, IGNOU 1450 hrs : Release of Special Issue of Annals of Library and Information Studies on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan 1455 hrs : Keynote Lecture: Legacy of Dr. S R Ranganathan Prof. M P Satija, GND University 1520 hrs : Concept and context of subject as introduced by Dr. S R Ranganathan Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta, Vidyasagar University 1540 hrs : Web based Colon Classification Dr. Praveen Babbar, JNU 1600 hrs : Dr. S R Ranganathan’s Works in Citation Databases JNU, Dr. Anup Kumar Das 1620 hrs Discussions and Summing up 1640hrs Vote of Thanks 1645 hrs Tea RSVP: gmahesh(a)niscair.res.in Disclaimer ________________________________ Information contained and transmitted by this email is proprietary to NISCAIR and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this email may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at itd(a)niscair.res.in ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles to Read -- 2016-02-11
by Mohan Hr 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Dear all, You may find these articles interesting Health: In Search of Forty Winks -- Gizmos for a good night’s sleep. Science & Tech: Scientists Investigate How Viruses Like Zika Cause Birth Defects Employment: InfoTech: The future of work: Coding automation set to rob jobs Marketing: 10 Global Digital Marketing Campaigns That You Should Read This Week InfoTech: Science & Tech: How computers help biologists crack life’s secrets General: Gossip is a social skill – not a character flaw Education: Schools need advice on how to help students with reading difficulties Science & Tech: Ramanujan’s gift: solutions to elliptic curves Startups: How to Build a Startup in India – Complete Guide Open Source: Patents: Innovation: Entrepreneurship: Open Source leaders discuss innovation, entrepreneurship and software patents. Read them at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2016/02/articles-to-read-2016-02-11.html Your feedback is welcome Date wise archives of Feb 2016 "Articles to Read" posts at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2016/02/articles-to-read-archives-of-posts-in… With regards HR Mohan IITM 1976 BTME Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION to 13th Lecture on Informatics: 17 Feb 2016, 6-7.30pm, Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial, 5/43, Race Course, Bangalore.
by Sathyanarayana NV 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Dear friends from LIS Community The lecture series on Informatics is a celebrating event by Informatics. We instituted this lecture series on the occasion of our decennial celebration and as part of our commitment to the field of Informatics. The lecture series was held in different places during different years. The 12th lecture in the series was held in New Delhi a few years ago. The 13th lecture on Informatics will be held on Wednesday, the 17th of this month. The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Cris Cromack from New Zealand, who is part of the original team that began development of Koha in 1999 and is totally committed to Koha since then. Chris is currently the Technical Head of Koha Team at Catalyst IT Ltd., New Zealand. This lecture series will be of special interest to LIS community, as the topic of the lecture will focus on the importance of FOSS (Free & Open Source Software) in the management of e-resource in libraries. It is scheduled from 6pm-7.30pm, to be followed by Dinner. I have great pleasure in inviting you to our 13th Lecture on Informatics. Please visit the site below for more details and to register. www.informaticsglobal.com/annuallecture/invitation.htm My colleagues and I at Informatics look forward to receive you at the venue. N. V. Sathyanarayana Chairman & Managing Director Informatics India Ltd. Bangalore 560004. INDIA. *www.informaticsglobal.com <http://www.informaticsglobal.com>* -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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