January 2017 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

One Day Seminar on "Libraries in Open Society"
by Gopalakrishna-BMSIT 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

We are happy to inform that BMS Institute of Technology & Management, Doddaballapura Main Road, Yelahanka, Bangalore, is organising ONE Day Seminar on “Libraries in Open Society” on Wednesday, the 18th Jan. 2017 between 9 am and 4 pm. Resource Persons include eminent speakers like Dr. H S Siddamalliah, Dr. IRN Goudar, and Dr. Devika P. Madalli. Registration fee is Rs.300/- (No accommodation). *Online* *Registration is compulsory for Spot Registration also. *To register please click the link - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSccZ18DDsf17wy3MU 1Moe5DgjW1FZpcVp-__7GJpGyeTFxf2Q/viewform For more details please check the college web site: www.bmsit.ac.in *With Regards,* *Gopalakrishna* *Librarian, B.M.S Institute of Technology,Avalahalli, Doddaballapur Main Road,Yelahanka, Bangalore-64Ph: 080-65369469Mob.: 97418 98674* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blogging habits of LIS community
by Vimal Kumar V. 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Dear Friends, The blog is a popular publishing platform among the academic community. Blogs are considered as a convenient tool for professional and personal communication. I would like to collect the information regarding blogging habits of Indian LIS community. The aim of the survey is to learn about the effort and approach to blogging by LIS community in India. I invite LIS students, research scholars, working professionals who have been writing/maintaining blogs to participate in this survey. Here is the survey link, https://goo.gl/forms/2Pi8H5FGU0v7xCyL2 Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Librarian School of Indian Legal Thought Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blogs: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in <http://moovandan.blogspot.in> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Respected Professional, It’s great Pleasure to announce that Vidya Prasarak Mandal’s Maharashi Parshuram College of Engineering, Velneshwar, is organizing *3 days National Workshop on “Bibliometrics, Scientometrics and Webometrics” from 15**th** February to 17**th**February 2017.* *Resource Persons* *Prof. Dr. N.S Harinarayana, DLISC, University of Mysore* *Prof. Dr. B.S. Maheshwarappa DLISC, Gulbarga University* *Prof. Dr. M. Sadik Batcha, DLISC, Annamalai University* *Dr. B S. Kademani, Chairman, BOSLA* *Please have a look at the Brochure at **http://vpmthane.org/Bibiliometric_MPCOE_Feb.2017.pdf <http://vpmthane.org/Bibiliometric_MPCOE_Feb.2017.pdf>* *How to reach**:-* Nearest Railway from college is Chiplun. (50km from Velneshwar) Chiplun station is one of the major stations on konkan railway. It is between Mumbai and Goa. The distance from Mumbai is 240km. The distance from Goa is 300km. Bus transport is available from Chiplun to Velneshwar. Bus is available at 8:00 am on 15th February 2017. Starting point of bus will be Chiplun Bus Stand. (Please note this while planning to come). Hope for positive communication. Thank You. Your, Mr. Santosh Chaturbhuj Librarian Maharashi Parshuram College of Engineering, Velneshwar Hedavi- Guhagar Road, At post: Velneshwar, Taluka : Guhagar, Dist.: Ratnagiri, Pin: 415729. Mobile No. 9822292366 Email ID. santosh.chaturbhuj(a)vpmmpcoe.org library.vpmmpcoe(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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CLSTL 2017 - International Conference – IIT Gandhinagar- Call for Proposals/Abstracts for Presentations
by TS Kumbar 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from IIT Gandhinagar! We take great pleasure in informing you that IIT Gandhinagar is organizing an *International Conference on ‘Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries’ (CLSTL 2017) at IIT Gandhinagar (India)* <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/> during 2 - 4th March, 2017. The major objective of this conference is to bring together library professionals and researchers working in Science & Technology Libraries in India and abroad on one platform and facilitate the exchange of innovative ideas, new initiatives, experiences, research work, best practices etc. Also, we intend to initiate/aid discussions on current issues, recent developments and their impact, and future challenges to prepare our libraries for the future. *Sub-themes* - Higher Education, Research & Innovation in Science & Technology - Managing Change in Science & Technology Libraries - Library Collections & Collaborations - Achieving Excellence in Library services - Scholarly Communication & Library Services - E-Research Support Infrastructures, resources & Services - Library Spaces: Library as a Place & Space - Technology Trends for S & T Libraries - Demonstrating Value of Libraries in Academic & Research work - Future of Science & Technology Libraries & Librarianship *For detailed topics under each sub-theme, instructions for presentation and other details, please refer to the conference website * http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/ *Important Dates* Presentation - Deadline for submitting proposal/abstract: *16th January, 2017* - Deadline for notifying acceptance of proposal to Presenter: *23rd January, 2017* - Deadline for submission of final Power Point slides for Presentation: *15th February, 2017* Registration - Registration started from: *2nd January, 2017* - Final registration deadline: *15th February, 2017* We are expecting the participation of library professionals and other academicians from premier academic institutions, research organizations & industries in the country and abroad. We will be having eminent library professionals from US, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific Region as invited speakers to deliver the talks on important themes and are expecting good participation from Asian countries. Already, more than 12 speakers from different countries have accepted our invitation and will be delivering talks on specific topics. There will be a half day workshop on " *Research Data Management & Role of Libraries" *on the second day of the conference*. *This will be lead by an expert of *UK Data Archives.* We would therefore request you to kindly consider submitting a proposal/abstract of your proposed presentation and actively participate in this event to share innovative ideas, rich experience and best practices followed in your library for the benefit of other conference attendees. We would also like to take this opportunity to request you to kindly spread the word about this conference among your colleagues and professional friends and encourage them to consider participating in this professional event. Wishing you a Very Happy & Prosperous New Year! Kind regards Kumbar -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: 7069021642 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need articles.
by Banashankari G S 05 Jan '17

05 Jan '17

Good Morning, I am need of the following articles (pdf's) on urgent basis, can some body share them.. 1. Journal title : Journal of theIndian Medical Association 2013 Aug;111(8):518-20, 522-3. atitle : Currentstate of renal transplantation in India. authors : Reddy Y.N.V. et.al 2. Journal Title :The National medical journalof India date : 2012 issn : 0970-258X volume : 25 issue : 1 spage : 28 atitle : Mortalityand non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: type of study cohort matters! authors : MadanK, Dhingra A identifier : info:pmid/22680320 epage : 30 Your kind early reply would be appreciated. Thanks & Regards, Banashankari G. SugurBangalore, IndiaPh: +91 99001 38184

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62 ILA Conference - Last date for submission of papers extended to 12th January 2017
by Prahalad G Tadasad 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

Dear LIS Professionals Greetings from Karnataka State Women's University, Vijayapura - hosts of 62 ILA Conference to be held from 9th to 11th February 2017. Wishing all of you a happy and prosperous new year On the request of many contributors last date for submission of papers is extended to 12th January 2017. Pls. submit your paper on or before 12th January 2017. Pls submit your paper at: ila2017conference(a)gmail.com For other details, please visit conference website: www.ila2017.in I request you all to kindly contribute papers and actively participate in the conference and make the conference a great success Pls confirm your participation by mail at: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com Looking forward to meet you all With regards P G Tadasad Organizing secretary - 62 ILA Conference -- Prof. P. G. Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science, Special Officer to Vice Chancellor and Director Gandhi Studies Center Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 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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IISER Pune - Last date for paper and poster submission is nearing - National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE 2017)
by Umeshareddy Kacherki 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

Dear Professional Colleagues, G reetings from IISER Pune! Please note that the last date for submission of papers and posters for the *National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE-2017)* scheduled to be organized during February 16-17, 2017 at IISER Pune has been extended up to 9th January 2017. Those who have not submitted abstract before can also submit papers and posters by 9th January 2017. For paper and poster submission guidelines and other details, please visit conference website: www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017 <http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017> We request you to kindly contribute papers and posters, and actively participate in the conference to share your rich experiences, ideas and knowledge and make the conference a successful event. Best Regards Umesh ----- Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki Deputy Librarian and Organizing Secretary - LIFE 2017 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pashan, Pune - 411 008. India. Phone: +91 20 25908004 <020%202590%208004> / +91 9921626299 <099216%2026299> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
by Rashid Mohammed 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

Dear Professionals, CONFERENCE ON ACADEMIC LIBRARY MANAGEMENT: SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT The Malayalam University, Tirur is pleased to invite library and information professionals from academic libraries to register for the National Conference on Academic Library Management to be held on 8,9 February 2017. Theme of the Conference is " IT applications in academic libraries: Current trends and opportunities" Conference details and registration forms are available on the University website www.malayalamuniversity.edu.in May also contact the following officials for more information: tkrashi(a)gmail.com ( mobile: 9846602442 ) jayarajan45(a)gmail.com ( mobile 9605183684). -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Conference -Knowledge Resources and Library Technologies - Bharathidasan University - Tamil Nadu
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

Dear Professionals, Greetings from Department of Library and Information science, We the faculty members, Research Scholars, Students and alumni of Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University happily announce International Conference on International Conference on "Knowledge Resource and Library Technologies" February 24-25, 2017 *ICKRLT -2017* Knowledge resources basically meant for not mere access to the information available in any format but gives emphasis on scientific and relevant organization of documents, may be in the shelf or digital archive which involve range of scientific principles and systems to organize, retrieve, disseminate the required knowledge in subject domains. The foremost priority of knowledge resource access adhere to the specific subjects domain, alternate approaches such as regional, personal, time, materials and methods and even analytical also need to be taken care by the knowledge resource systems. Library technologies may be of indexing, classification system, metadata, taxonomy and ontology, semantic web, folksonomy, remote sensing or of content management e-learning systems. These both resources and technology equally warrant the human interface for effective organization and right delivery of information at right time in a more customized manner. This Conference aimed at making an effort in this direction in bridging the Gap between the user community, knowledge resources and library technologies for the provision of information services in the fast developing knowledge society. *Objective:* To bring together LIS professionals, Teaching fraternity, Scientists, knowledge workers in corporate and information industries, the students and research scholars of LIS, Education, Computer Science, Information Technology and other relevant disciplines to deliberate on the prevailing trends, the future technologies towards identification, organization, dissemination and conception and generation of information and knowledge data sets. *Call for Papers* Original papers as the outcome of research, Case Studies, Surveys, projects, Best Practices, Innovative information services, Conceptual Papers from LIS Professional, faulty members, Students and industries are welcome. *Themes* To meet the objective of the progamme, papers/research articles can be contribute in the following related themes · Knowledge Society and Economy · Knowledge Management and the Libraries · Knowledge resource building by different types of libraries. · Facilitating access to different types of knowledge resources: · Library Automation, Resource Sharing and Networking · Digital Library System · Knowledge Organization and Knowledge Organization Systems · KOS in digital environment · Tools and Components of Knowledge Organization · Classification, Cataloguing, Indexing, Subject Heading Lists, Thesaurus · Taxonomies, Authority Lists, Metadata, Ontology, Semantic Web · Public Library Systems and Services · Scholarly Communication and Publication · Open Course Ware and Scholarly Open Access · Information and Knowledge Literacy · LMS, CMS, E-learning software etc. · Social Networking Tools and Techniques · Open Source Software · User Studies and Information Seeking Behaviour · Cultural and Heritage Documentation · Information and Knowledge Ethics · Digital Rights Management (DRM) · Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, Webometrics, Altmetrics · Library Tourism *Guidelines for Submission of Papers* Authors are requested to submit the soft copy of full paper (with abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least three keywords) on CD and an e-mail attachment to the organizing secretary. The paper should not exceed 6 pages of A4 size with double line spacing and font size 12 in Times New Roman. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any, should be inserted in appropriate places of the article. References should be given as per the APA Style manual. A few of the selected and extended papers will be published in peer-reviewed/ referred Journals. Papers can be e-mail to Organizing Secretary at ickrelt2017(a)gmail.com For details please visit the conference website: https://ickrelt2017co nference.wordpress.com/ *Important Dates* Conference Dates 24-25, February 2017 Last Date of Submission of Abstract 30, January 2017 Decision on acceptance of Abstracts 03, February 2017 Last Date of Submission Full Paper 15, February 2017 *Registration* Registration Type LIS Professionals - India Rs. 1500/- SAARC Participants $75 Overseas participants $100 Students Rs. 750/- (only MLIS, M.Phil., Ph.D Regular Scholar) *Last Date for Registration* The last date for registration is 20th February 2017 *Registrations for all the papers are mandatory.* The Registration fee includes Conference kit, working lunch, refreshments. The demand draft may be drawn in favour of “Bharathidasan University, Trichy -24”. An author can contribute maximum two papers (either first or co-author). The paper will be included in the conference volume only after receiving the registration fee along with filled in Registration Form. The soft copy should be mailed to ickrelt2017(a)gmail.com. *Accommodation* Accommodation for outstation participants will be arranged at the University Guest House on request. The Guest House has Rs. 500 on sharing basis. The payment for the University accommodation should be made on the spot by cash. The participants are requested to confirm the arrival and departure timing over phone/e-mail. Plenty of Hotels/Lodges are available with nominal cost. with kind regards *Organizing Secretaries* *Dr. S. Srinivasa Ragavan* Professor and Head Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy – 24 Mobile: 9486916358 & *Dr. R. Balasubramani* Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy – 24 Mobile: 9994889426 - -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Year Wishes and New Publisher Inclusion Announcement
by Soji Mathew 04 Jan '17

04 Jan '17

Dear forum members, Informatics Wishes All of You a Happy, Prosperous and Fulfilling New Year 2017! eBoox.in - the eBooks aggregation portal of Informatics Publishing Limited - is happy to announce the inclusion of Business Horizons - a Specialist Pharmaceutical Publisher to its fold. With this the Pharmaceuticals Collection of eBooks gets strengthened and the researcher and teaching fraternity in the Pharmaceutical Sciences domain get increased reference materials at their fingertips. Business Horizons provides technical books written by experts in the fields of medicinal plant cultivation, herbal medicine manufacture, quality control of herbal drugs, GMP for botanicals, herbal pharmacopoeia and Ayurvedic pharmacopoeia of India besides a range of books giving detailed botanical and phytochemical information on medicinal plants and their standards and standardization methods. These books are widely used in over 80 countries worldwide. eBoox.in is the recently launched eBooks aggregation portal of Informatics. It makes available eBooks to Institutions on a Subscription basis. Libraries can chose to avail the subscription on either a Publisher's Collection, Subject Collection or make their own Collection from across the complete list. Please visit www.eBoox.in to view the eBooks. For more information and for trial access please write to eBoox(a)informaticsglobal.com Thank you. Regards, Team eBoox.in S.A. Praveen General Manager - Business Development ___________________________________________ Informatics Publishing Limited No. 194, R V Road, Basavanagudi | Bangalore - 560004 | India | Tel: +91 (0) 80-4038-7777 (Extn. 1002) | Mob: +91 99729 20055 Web: www.informaticsglobal.com | E-mail: praveen.sa(a)informaticsglobal.com Visit www.eBoox.in -- *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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