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Free online course on technology & app development through NPTEL, IIT Madras
by Mohan Hr 02 Aug '16

02 Aug '16

Dear all, Pl. find a communication from Dr. Gaurav Raina, Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras, on the Free online course on technology & app development through NPTEL, IIT Madras. We request our members to make use the opportunity and enroll in this course and get benefited. With regards HR Mohan Vice Chair, IEEE Madras Section Chair, SAC, IEEE Madras Section Chair, IEEE PCS, Madras Imm Past Chair, IEEE CS Madras Past President, Computer Society of India Former AVP(Systems), The Hindu IITM 1976 BTME +91 9841432179 ========================================================= We want to draw your attention to the IIT Madras (NPTEL) online course entitled “Introduction to Modern Application Development” (IMAD). For details, visit http://www.imad.tech/ and for a short video about the course, see the IMAD video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC__12iAJGc. The course instructors are Gaurav Raina (Faculty IITM) and Tanmai Gopal (IITM Alumnus, CSE, 2012). Registration for the course is free and all the course videos will be available online (NPTEL/YouTube). Upon completion of the course, one can also get certification from IIT Madras. The students completing this course will have the tangible benefit of having a shot at getting internships/jobs at some of the top tech startups/companies in India. Companies such as ChargeBee <https://www.chargebee.com/> , CloudCherry <https://www.getcloudcherry.com/> , PickYourTrail <http://pickyourtrail.com/> , DIGIGRID Energy Solutions <http://digigrid.in> , Playfiks <http://www.playfiks.com/> , USP Studios <http://www.uspstudios.co/> , SolverMinds <https://www.solverminds.com/> , and Volante Technologies <http://www.volantetech.com/> have tied up with us to provide interview opportunities to these students after the course. We are adding more companies to this list as we speak. This is a testament to the usefulness of the skills that the course will be teaching. This course can be useful for a very wide audience, ranging from schools, universities, technical institutes, to people working in industry. One of the objectives is to get people excited about technology, and to that end it would be great if you could pass on information about the course to a wide audience through the various contacts of the office of international and alumni affairs. Thank you! Kind regards, Dr. Gaurav Raina Department of Electrical Engineering, IIT Madras -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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7th pay report and role of library policy makers/leaders?
by vinod mishra 02 Aug '16

02 Aug '16

Dear All, Nice for taking many initiative regarding improvement of pay and i observe previously also many have taken in this regard but the result is not much fruitful as reflected by the report of 7th CPC ( http://7cpc.india.gov.in/pdf/sevencpcreport.pdf (Page number 232) ) neither any up-gradation of staff of group B/C/D has been recommended by 7th CPC as reflected in the latest gazette notification ( http://www.igecorner.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/7th-pay-commission-gaze… , page 18) Many professional discussion i have seen on social media too and observed mostly the discussion was related to the group "A" staff . I personally feel and found there is variety of post nomenclature among library staffs on the same pay scale and it creates problem too for decision makers at the time of deciding the pay scales. Library association and policy makers must think from the low level of staff structure and uniformity in their designations too. Further, You may suggest your views to UGC as per notification at ( http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/2415887_UGC_Notice_PRC_English-(1).pdf) and feedback can be given to many people who is considered to be leader of LIS, But what about the other professionals who does not comes under the UGC, therefore i suggest to send such recommendations to all autonomous bodies/institutes too like council of IIT/NIT, IIM, CSIR, DRDO, ISRO etc. Thanking You. On Thu, Jul 28, 2016 at 3:55 PM, shabahat husain <shabahat12(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear friends, > In view of the UGC Pay Review Committee notice (F.No.1-3/2016(PS/PRC), > dated 18-07-2016, > (http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/2415887_UGC_Notice_PRC_English-(1).pdf) the > Indian Library Association > (ILA) seeks opinions/suggestions from the Library Science Professionals > from all over India. So that, a > consolidated draft may be submitted to the â€˜Pay Review Committeeâ€™ for > consideration. > The suggestions may be sent to the following IDâ€™s as early as possible: > 1. shabahat12(a)rediffmail.com > 2. raipardeep(a)gmail.com > Thanks > Prof. Shabahat Husain > President, Indian Library Association > > > Prof Shabahat Husain > President, Indian Library Association > Govt. of India nominee on; > i Governing body of National Museum Allahabad ii Khuda Baksh Oriental > Public Library. > iii Member of University Court Allahabad Univ. > Ex-Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, AMU > Ex-University Librarian,AMU > Postal Address: > Chairperson, Deptt. of Library & Information Sc. > A.M.U.Aligarh (U.P.) 202002 > E.Mail: shabahat12(a)rediffmail.com > Mobile: 09412177121 > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Remembrance of Basavegowda-Retired Librarian and HOD of Library and Information Science, V.V Puram College of Science
by Dr. B. RAVIIVVENKAT 02 Aug '16

02 Aug '16

Many of our Professionals may not be aware of the Sad Demise of Prof. Basavegowda on July 20th 2016. Retired Librarian and HOD of Library and Information Science, V.V. Puram college of Science, Bengaluru. Sir was instrumental in starting BLISc regular course in the college. This was the only BLISc full time course ran for nearly two decades , till his retirement, 2007. Hundreds of the students were benefited by this course. Under his guidance many working librarians did the BLISc course. A humble and sense of humour person who gave opportunity for many budding teachers also. Today many of his students are Librarians in Govt. First Grade Colleges , Karnataka. He gave me an opportunity to teach for BLISc course from 2002 to 2007. I hope our professional association(Karnataka State College Librarians Association) going to remember his service (A former KSCLA , Secretary and one of the pillar of the KSCLA) in the association. Dr. B. Raviivvenkat Deputy Librarian University Library Tumkur University, Tumakuru-572103. Joint-Secretary. KULA Secretary, TUDLA, Tumakuru , Co-ordinator Shodhaganga -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on “Library Technologies for Teaching, Learning and Research”
by DrSuruli Nathi 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

*Dear Professional friends* UGC Sponsored National Seminar on *“Library Technologies for Teaching, Learning and Research”* on12th August, 2016 Organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli –620 024 *Seminar Themes:* The seminar aimed at imparting awareness and training on library resources and technologies used for research particularly in online and digital environment to the LIS professionals, Research Scholars, Students and Faculty members. The scope of the programmes is · Google Technologies · Digital Library & Institutional Repositories · Research Tools and Techniques · Knowledge Visualization · Digital Portfolio · Research Partnering · Research Data Mining and Review of Literature · Scholarly Communication and · Online Databases(Demo) Presentations will be made by university librarians and senior faculty members. *Registration * Those who wish to participate are requested to send the prescribed form on or before *10th August 2016* along with the registration fee to the organizing Secretary/Seminar Director. *The registration fee is Rs.200/- for professionals and Rs.100/- for students and Regular Scholars*. Resource kit, Working lunch and High tea will be served. *Organizing Secretaries* Dr. M. Surulinathi Mr. C. Ranganathan Assistant Professors, DLIS, bdulib(a)gmail.com 9943653068 9944981455 *Joint Organizing Secretaries* Dr. B. Jeyapragash Dr. R. Balasubramani Dr. N. Amsaveni Assistant Professors, DLIS, *Seminar Director* Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan, Professor & Head, DLIS bdulib(a)gmail.com 9486916358 *Organizing Committee Members:* Dr. B. Neelakandan Dr. P. Jayanthi, Dr. C. Kokila Technical Officers Other Library Staff Members Students and Scholars, DLIS. *For registration and Communications* *Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan*, Professor & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirappalli –620 024. bdulib(a)gmail.com *REGISTRATION FORM* Name : Designation : Institution: Address : Phone/Mobile : E-Mail : Signature Please confirm your participation on or before 10th August 2016. -- With regards Dr. T. M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., Ph.D, PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Mobile No: 9943653068 http://surulinathi.webnode.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Distibutor Appointment
by PRAMOD MANGLA 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Dear All LIS Members, Members are hereby informed that M/S Best Books, 1A College Row, Kolkata(email ID: bstbks(a)gmail.com) has been appointed as Selling Agent by the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF,Kolkata) for the following publication: Mangla, P.B.Public Library Service in Delhi-Present Status and Development Plan:2010-2020, Kolkata,RRRLF,2016, xi=487p. Price Rs.800. Thanks and best wishes, Prof.P.B.Mangla -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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K G Sudhier- KLA Newsletter Released
by Sudhier K G Pillai 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

Dear Professionals, KLA Newsletter, the official organ of the Kerala Library Association, Thiruvananthapuram, (Vol. 45, Nos.1-4, July 2015-June 2016) is published. Visit the KLA website www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ and KLA Blog http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ to download the e-version. regards *Dr. K. G. SUDHIER (Editor, KLA Newsletter)* *Librarian, Library & Knowledge Centre* *School of Distance Education (SDE)University of Kerala, Senate House CampusThiruvanathapuram-695 034, KERALA* KLA Newsletter July '16.pdf <https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3uaf5EHTyvJZ1BHdE45dWRQWTg/view?usp=drive…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA WLIC (2016) Agricultural Libraries SIG Open session at Columbus, USA
by AJAY PRATAP SINGH 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

IFLA WLIC (2016) Agricultural Libraries SIG Open session: “Animal Agriculture Information Systems and Services: An International Perspective”Dear friends,Agricultural Libraries SIG invites you to a two-hour open session on ‘Animal Agriculture Information Systems and Services: An International Perspective’ during the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) 2016. The session aims to address various important issues and best practices on Information System and Services relating to Animal Agriculture worldwide. The detail of the session:Day/date: Monday, 15th August Venue/Room: Hall ETimings: 16.00 to 18.00.Presentations:1. Using Information and Communication Technology in Promoting Access to Information Needs of Poultry Farmers in Nigeria: A Case Study of Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike, Umuahia, Nigeria        Cajetan O. Onyeneke (Nigeria), Blessing Solomon-Uwakwe (Nigeria) and Ngozi Azu bogu (Nigeria)        2. Information Needs for Livestock Keepers of the Dlangubo village in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa: The role of Extension officers and Libraries        Nomusa Zimu-Biyela (South Africa)        3. Information Needs of Algerian farmers through an Animal Agricultural Information System        Radia Bernaoui (Algiers) and Ouardia Anseur (Algiers)        4. Animal Science Information Gateway (ASIG): A proposed Model in Indian Perspective        Harish Kumar Tripathi (India) and Hans Raj (India)        5. Challenges and Opportunities in providing for Animal Agricultural Information Services   in Zimbabwe: The case of Poultry Farmers in Harare         Thembani Malapela (Italy), Collence C Chisita (Zimbabwe) and Forbes Chinyemba (Zimbabwe)        6. Utilisation of ICT for improved Livestock traceability: A case for Botswana, a developing country perspective        Poloko Ntokwane (Botswana) and Khumo Dibeela (Botswana)        7. Planning a Multi-institution Wikipedia Edit-a-thon for Agriculture: Fulfilling the Land-grant mission while contributing to the World’s understanding of     Agriculture        Ashley L. Downs (USA), Sarah E. Kennedy (USA), Jeanne L. Pfander (USA), Kelly Doyle (USA) and Julie Kelly (USA)        8. The Italian origins of FAO and Paul Otlet        Roberto Guarasci (Italy) and Maria Taverniti (Italy)        9. Making ICTs relevant to Rural Farmers in Uganda: A Case of Kamuli District        Winny Nekesa Akullo (Uganda) and Onan Mulumba (Uganda)IFLA Officers, members, WLIC participants and all friends are invited to participate in the Open session of Agricultural Libraries SIG and listen valuable research results of agricultural librarians from different parts of the world. Your suggestions and remarks will definitely promote LIS research in the field of agricultural librarianship.        Best regards Dr. Ajay P Singh Associate Professor & Former Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (UP)Conever, Agricultural Libraries SIG, IFLAMember, Standing Committee, Science & Technology Libraries, IFLA Mobile: +919415502802 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IAS LIC 27th National Seminar 2016--Call for papers
by IASLIC Kolkata 01 Aug '16

01 Aug '16

*[image: *]* *IASLIC* XXVII NATIONAL SEMINAR 2016 *December 22-24, 2016* *Call for Papers * Circular I *Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC)* P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700054 *Gram –IASLIC; Phone: (033) 2362-9651; * *Website: **www.iaslic1955.org.in <http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/>,* *Email: iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com <iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com>* *IASLIC 27th National Seminar 2016 – Call for papers* IASLIC (Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres) has scheduled its 27th National Seminar 2016 to be held at *Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library and **School of Studies in Library and Information Science**, *Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India PIN – 492010 during December 22-24, 2016. With the emergence of web technology and social networking, the scope of interaction with peers towards collaborative work and research has gained popularity. Social networking has proved its capability of searching, browsing and and sharing of information among the friends in web world speedily. There is a great deal of potential inherent in social networking software for professional development and professional networking purposes. This is particularly true for the library and information industry which is already embracing web 2.0 technologies across many of its core activities. However, at the same time, there is a significant level of confusion, skepticism, resistance and even fear surrounding the use of these technologies within the workplace by many librarians, and not just the baby boomers. A suitable plan and strong evaluation needs to be looked while pioneering social networks in library. Users are required to aware and sufficient training should be imparted to staffs to accomplish the task of planning social software in library. Last but not the least large encouragement and user empowerment on technologies used in web 2.0 should be given prime priority so that thinking on implementing social software in library may be possible. The possible implication of social networking can be successful by conducting seminar, symposium, workshop etc. IASLIC has decided to discuss and delve into “*Social Networking and Libraries*” as the main theme of its 27th National Seminar 2016 so that the outcomes of deliberations can help formulating a proper guidelines in ushering tomorrow’s Knowledge Society in India*. *Papers are invited in the following areas for deliberations *Social Networking and Libraries* *1.* *Social Media – Concepts and Functions * (a) Evolution, classification and characteristics of social media (b) Uses and misuses of social media (c) Tools for managing social media activities (d) Functionality and virality of social media *2.* *Opportunities and challenges of using social media in library and information services (LIS)* (a) Strategies for adoption of social networking in LIS (b) Organizational and legal issues in adopting social media in LIS (c) Developing visibility of library through social media (d) Developing social media channels for a library network *3.* *Assessment of effectiveness of social media application in LIS* (a) Evaluation of individual social networking sites (b) Framework for evaluating social media activities (c) Developing assessment plans for social media in LIS (d) Impact of social media application in LIS – case studies *4.* *Social network mining and monitoring* (a) Social network mining in libraries (b) Need and advantages of monitoring social network (c) Social network monitoring tools (d) Social media analytics, social network analysis *5.* *Social networking in LIS Education* (a) Use of social media in informal and professional learning (b) Developing social networking skills through LIS education (c ) Communication with students through social media (d) Training for advanced social media usage *SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) MEETINGS* *Convenor : Shri Harendranath Basu* *SIG 01 : Social Sciences Information* *Theme: **Customer Satisfaction Management in Library and Information Services* *Coordinator : Dr Jayati Ghosh* * I. **Library and Information System * I.1 New Dimension and Re-approach for its Efficacious Growth I.2 Identification of Problems Hindering its Aimed at Development I.3 Quality Improvement Techniques- Key Elements of Quality PDCA Cycle I.4 Step for Quality Improvement for Library and Information Services *II. **Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM)* II.1 Understanding Customer and customer Satisfaction II.2 Customer Perception and Quality Gaps II.3 Identification of the Reasons Customers’ Non-use of Library services II.4 Respecting Customer’ complaints *III. **Customer Satisfaction Management (CSM) and Customer Relation Management (CRM)- The Fulcrums* III.1 Relationship Management and Marketing Concept Encompassing Library Service III.2 Formulating Relationship Strategy III.3 Total Service Quality Management III.4 Continuous Review and Improvement *IV. **Human Capital- The basic for CSM of library services * IV.1 Leadership Style and Team Building IV.2 Concept of Internal Customer Marketing IV.3 Communication Processes- Interpersonal and Intra organizational IV.4 Performance Audit of the Library and Information Unit *SIG 02 :Computer Applications in LIS* *Theme : **Mobile Technology in Libraries* *Coordinator: Shri Abhijit Kr Bhowmick* * A History and development of mobile applications and Web sites* A1 Creating mobile Web sites, OPACs, and applications in libraries A2 Discovering and downloading mobile applications A3 Present scenario of mobile communication *B Library & Mobile Technology* B1 Prerequisites for implementing mobile-based library services B2 Mobile Site Development (Mobile version of a website) B3 Mobile Site Content and applications *C Mobile services and their development* C1 Mobile users, their behaviour and requirements C2 Technical developments including new platforms, devices and applications C3 Strategy and infrastructure developments at national level *D Reflections and feedback on new service models* D1 Local innovation, Branded QR Codes D2 Smart users D3 Sustainability, Data and intelligence *Important dates* Seminar: December 22-24, 2016 Paper Submission: August 31, 2016 Acceptance: September 25, 2016 Venue: Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library*, *Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India PIN – 492010 Director Of the Seminar: Rapporteur General : Prof Durga Shankar Rath, Dept of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University Organising Secretary: Dr Suparna Sen Gupta, Librarian*, *Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library, Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (India) – 492010 e-mail: library_prsu(a)rediffmail.com, *Mobile* : 9425228456 *General Instructions* 1. Contributed papers will have to be of qualitative value for publication in peer review journals. 1. A generalised presentation should be avoided. 2. Full Paper with an informative abstract (between 300 and 400 words) within 2500 words (not more than 10 pages of A4 size paper) typed in single side, double space with Times New Roman font, 12 pt size, margin of 1.25" in left / right / top and bottom and duly signed by the author(s) should be submitted in triplicate by August 09, 2013 along with the “Author’s Declaration Format”. 3. For bibliographical references, contributors are requested to strictly follow the IASLIC style mentioned in the ‘Giudelines for Authors’ for (available in http://iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/Publication_policy_Guidel… for IASLIC 4. In addition, softcopy of the full paper composed in MS Word should be submitted on CD/DVD disc or as an attachment through e-mail iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com. 5. Author should indicate the sub-theme of the paper distinctly. 6. The paper should be accompanied with an amount of *l000.00 (Rupees one thousand only) *as paper submission fees which will be adjusted only with the Registration Fees by the Organising Secretary subject to the production of the respective original receipt of IASLIC. Payment may be made by DD in favour of *IASLIC-Seminar *payable at* Kolkata *and send to Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*,* General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054*. If the paper is not accepted, the amount will be refunded. * 7. Pre-seminar volume will have only abstracts of accepted papers. 8. Accepted papers which are presented in the Seminar, will only be published in the *Post Seminar volume *within three months of the Seminar held. 9. Pre-declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/ have not been sent elsewhere for publication/ presentation. This has to be sent by hard copy. 11. All accepted papers will be invited for presentation either in the main thematic session of the Seminar or in the SIG Meetings. Presenter will be allowed maximum ten minutes for presentation including introduction and conclusion. 1. There will be provision for Poster presentation. All papers accepted for poster presentation will be allocated time for display of full papers. Abstract of all papers accepted for poster presentation will be included in the pre-Seminar volume. Poster papers will not be published in the post Seminar volume. 2. There will be a provision for the Best Poster Presentation Award. 3. All registered participants will receive Post Seminar volume free of cost from IASLIC office. Additional *Rs.150/- *will be charged for postage and handling those who wish to receive the volume through post. 4. First author is entitled to get ten copies of reprints of full paper. 5. The decision of the Editorial Committee will be final and no correspondence regarding the acceptance of papers for presentation in the Seminar or otherwise will be entertained. 6. Correspondence regarding papers should be addressed to *Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Hony. General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata- 700054 or* iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com. and for Seminar update please visit www.iaslic1955.org.in *13 June 2016 Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, General Secretary *INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES* *IASLIC 27th National Seminar 2016* *Author’s Declaration Format* (To be submitted in triplicate along with the paper) 1. Name (s) (in case of joint author) : 1. Address (all authors) : 1. Ph (M) (all authors) : 1. Sub-theme of the Paper : 1. Facet No. : 1. Title of the paper : 1. Paper submission fees details : Amount Rs 1000.00, DD No. Date: 1. Date of submission of three print copies and soft copy: (Pl. send print / hard copy (three sets) for processing of your paper) *I/We do hereby declare that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere for publication/ presentation.* (AUTHOR’s SIGNATUTRE) (AUTHOR’s NAME) -- Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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