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Second Call for LDP 2018
by Wasim Rahaman 09 Dec '17

09 Dec '17

Dear all, This is the second call for 4 days Librarian Development Program (LDP) on Open Source Content Management Software *Joomla* and Digital Repository Software *DSpace *will be held on 15-18th February 2018 organised by Information Resource Center, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad, UP in collaboration with MANLIBNET. *Objectives of the LDP* - To create awareness among professionals about open source technology & its applications in the library. - To make the library professionals technically sound so as to digitize their library considering the issues of copyright independently without any support & develop the web application to manage the information explosion. - To strengthen the society & professionals - To help participants in understanding the A-Z of Open source Software Joomla and DSpace to upgrade the library service quality. *Topics to be Covered in the LDP* The following areas will be covered in the LDP - Design and Development of Website with Content Management System Joomla and its installation. - Working with different modules in Joomla and details of its plugins. - Open Source System & Why Open Source System? - Introduction to Linux and Ubuntu and its installation (to dual boot along with Windows) - Understanding Ubuntu file system layout, creation of user and group, basic commands - Build Digital Repository – Community and Collection - Assigning privilege to the collection, Metadata, Copyright, Issues & Challenges *Last Date of Registration*- 10th February 2018 *Find More about the LDP*- Brochure & Registration Form <http://www.inmantec.edu/irc/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Brochure-Reg-Form.pdf> -- ****************************************************************************Thanking You * Wasim Rahaman Assistant Librarian Information Resource Center (INMANTEC) Integrated Academy of Management and Technology Adhyatmik Nagar, Delhi-Hapur Bypass, NH 24 Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad, UP-201009 Contact- +919732007360 Email- kolrahaman04(a)gmail.com Website- http://coprofessionals.wordpress.com ************************************************************************** In-Touch:* <https://www.facebook.com/wasim.rahaman.16/> <https://twitter.com/I_wRAHAMAN> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/102188888353975846892> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasim-rahaman-a350a3b3?trk=hp-identity-name> <https://www.instagram.com/me_wasimr/> <https://in.pinterest.com/wasimr04/> <https://nitrkl.academia.edu/WasimRahaman> <http://wasimrlis.blogspot.in> <https://secure.skype.com/portal/overview?intsrc=client-_-webapp-_-productio…> <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1233-0536> <https://www.slideshare.net/wasimr04> <https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/wasim-rahaman/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRRMO9wKWvb7h6uFPhvxBSg> <http://www.lislinks.com/profile/WasimRahaman>* ************************************************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Setting of Printer to print the check out slip in Koha
by vinod mishra 09 Dec '17

09 Dec '17

Dear All I noticed due to recent upgrade of Firefox (57.0) Add-on “JSPrintSetup” as sated at Koha wiki <https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Setting_up_slip_printer_to_print_silen…> is not working because of some compatibility related issues. Hence you may once try the instruction given at another link of Koha wiki. <https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Configure_Automatic_Receipt_Printing> I have followed the above second option/link and found its working fine and accordingly made one manual <http://mishravk.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/koha-printer-setup.pdf> with screenshot for more clarity and ease. The manual is available at : http://mishravk.com/2017/12/koha-print-slip/ With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TIL 2018 - MILAN Conference Invite
by Sunil MV 08 Dec '17

08 Dec '17

Dear Professional Friends, Greetings from MILAN Mysuru! We cordially invite you for Conference on 'Trends in Information and Library Management (TIL 2018)' to be held at SDM Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysuru, during January 19 & 20, 2018. Please visit TIL 2018 Webpage at http://sdmimd.ac.in/til2018/index.html for sub-theme and more details about the conference. We invite papers on the conference theme for publication in the conference proceedings with ISBN [ISBN 978-93-83302-28-4]. Last date for paper submission is January 10, 2018. Paper submission window is open and available at http://sdmimd.ac.in/til2018/submit/online.php You can also submit the papers to email - milan.mydlis(a)gmail.com On behalf of organizers Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN); SDMIMD and Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore (MyDLIS), I look forward to meet you at TIL 2018 @ Namma Mysuru. With best wishes and regards, Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian, SDMIMD, Mysuru Secretary, MILAN, Mysuru Ph: 0821 - 2429722; Extn: 3006 | Mobile: 9986439832 Webpage: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sunilmv Please consider the environment before printing this message ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Consultant in Indian Maritime University (IMU), Chennai
by Rudra Ranjan 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Dear All, Indian Maritime University, Chennai is going to conduct Walk-in-Interview for the post of Library Consultant (on contract basis) on 14-Dec-2017. For attending this interview you can register yourself on the link given below. For More Information regarding eligibility and other information, you can click the link given below. Detailed Information <http://www.imu.edu.in/index.php?prod_id=433> Advertisement for Library Consultant <http://14.139.187.171/imu/upload/recruitment/2017/IMU-WALK-IN-INTERVIEW.jpg> Register Here for Walk-in-Interview <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/161hz9wuj844WuiqiExVWzgt_ZmGgwqZZxnZmbYfeo5…> -- *RUDRA RANJAN* *(M.Sc., M.L.I.Sc <http://M.L.I.Sc>., NET) * *Assistant Librarian,* *Indian Maritime University,* *Cochin Campus,* *Mobile No: 07439186002* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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1st Virtual Conference on Open Source Solution in Academic Libraries - ROSSAL-2018
by Dp Tripathi 07 Dec '17

07 Dec '17

Dear All, Greetings from DP Tripathi!!! Happy to announce the 1st Virtual Conference on Role of Open Source Solutions in Academic Libraries during May 26-27, 2018. The 1st Virtual Conference on *Role of Open Source Solutions in Academic Libraries (ROSSAL)* is scheduled to come up with wider view that open source technologies can play a major role in achieving the excellence in providing the better services to its patrons for better academic output in research and learning organizations. Academic Libraries can use the open source software for different purposes such as enhancing library services, training, capacity building program, improving qualitative services and assisting the academic community for better research productivity. Undoubtedly, the Academic Libraries have put their best efforts and also have been working hard to make themselves relevant and playing a meaningful role to fulfil the vision and mission of the organization/institution. Today, academic libraries are in use of open source technology in many areas such as library automation, digitization, web development, resource sharing etc. *This two days Virtual Conference is being organized during May 26-27, 2018 with the following objectives: * - To create an opportunity for esteemed and young library professionals to share their experiences as case study, innovative ideas, initiatives taken, innovation in research work and best practices etc. - To discuss the methods of using open source solutions for providing best library services to patrons - To discuss the process for making library services more efficient and effective using open source technologies - To discuss the best open source tools available to support research support services. *Target Audience (Maximum 100)* - Library and Information Science Professionals - Publishers, Information Intermediates and Vendors - Knowledge Management Professionals - Students of Library and Information Science - Other interested in the theme of the conference. *Registration: FREE* *For Registration, Click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VY8VIXrNkC2uIL2FmiBQjj5LDsOdoNkAh69bkPxLZE… <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1VY8VIXrNkC2uIL2FmiBQjj5LDsOdoNkAh69bkPxLZE…> * For more details, please visit the link mentioned below: http://rossal.dptripathi.in Thanks *DP Tripathi* Virtual Conference Organizer E – ossalr2018(a)gmail.com -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ********************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Powerful search engines
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Friends: if you have not seen this ... ... https://www.wired.com/story/its-gonna-get-a-lot-easier-to- break-science-journal-paywalls/ Regards. 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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Article requested
by Rakesh Juyal 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Dear friends, One of our researcher requested following two articles, can some help me out to share with me the same. 1. Nicholas Metheny, Rob Stephenson. *How the community shapes unmet need for modern contraception: An analysis of 44 Demographic and Health Surveys? * http://www.popcouncil.org/research/how-the-community-shapes-unmet-need-for-… Studies in Family Planning* 48(3): 235-251. Published September 2017. http://www.popcouncil.org/research/how-the-community-shapes-unmet-need-for-… 2. Anrudh K. Jain <http://www.popcouncil.org/research/expert/anrudh-k.-jain>, William Winfrey. Contribution of contraceptive discontinuation to unintended births in 36 developing countries*. Studies in Family Planning* 48(3): 269-278. Published September 2017. http://www.popcouncil.org/research/contribution-of-contraceptive-discontinu… with regards, Rakesh C Juyal Knowledge Management Officer Population Foundation of India New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: New IET White Paper on the importance of A&I databases
by Shamprasad Pujar 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

Dear All, Maybe of interest to many of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ========================== ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Dec 6, 2017 at 7:44 AM Subject: New IET White Paper on the importance of A&I databases To: LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu From: "Benveniste,Steve" <SBenveniste(a)theiet.org> Date: Tue, 5 Dec 2017 15:40:13 +0000 Hi there I’m new to this forum but wanted to let everyone know that the Institution of Engineering and Technology have recently produced a White Paper called Cookies, Fake News And Single Search Boxes: The Role Of A&I Services In A Changing Research Landscape. Librarians and researchers shared their thoughts with us on how they use search tools for academic research and highlighted the differences between curated resources and general search engines. You can download the White Paper for free here www.theiet.org/aandi-whitepaper Many thanks Steve Benveniste -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Calcutta University_2 Day International Seminar on Digital Humanities and Digital Societies in the Contemporary World (DHDS 2018)
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 06 Dec '17

06 Dec '17

*International Seminar on Digital Humanities and Digital Societies in the Contemporary World (DHDS 2018)Dates: 18-19th January 2018; Venue: Department of Library and Information Science, University of Calcutta * Keynote Speaker: Hege Stensrud Høsøienro , National Library, Norway *Seminar Website: https://sites.google.com/view/incon2018/ <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsites.google.com%2Fview%2Finco…>* Now you can register online for the international seminar DHDS 2018. Registration form: https://goo.gl/forms/AZXI0Y1bjqkGk0ao2 <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fgoo.gl%2Fforms%2FAZXI0Y1bjqkGk…> Registration Fees to be submitted online to Account Name: DHDS 2018 Account Number: 37343021868; IFS Code: SBIN 000 7766 Name of Bank: State Bank of India; Name of Branch: Calcutta University Looking forward to see you at the seminar! With Regards, *Susmita Chakraborty (9830710918)* *Email: incon2018(a)gmail.com <incon2018(a)gmail.com>; susmita(a)caluniv.ac.in <susmita(a)caluniv.ac.in>*------------------------------------------------ *Susmita Chakraborty, PhD* Associate Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India -- With regards, *Susmita Chakraborty* *Recent Book: *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship, IGI-Global, USA, 2014 at *http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-librarianship/75483 <http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-libr…>* Associate Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India Commonwealth Fellow 2015 (University College London, UK) *Secretary**, Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * *Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin; *Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India* <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India> *Formerly, Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology Shibpur* *Secretary (2014) & Director (2012-2013)**: Asian Chapter, Special Libraries Association (SLA-Asian)* *PhD, MA (English, Calcutta University), MLibSc (Gold Medalist, Cal. Univ.), Masters in Digital Library Mgmt, Associate in Inf. Sc. (INSDOC, CSIR, Govt of India), Certificate in Italian and Computer Science, Certificate in Online Education Policies (ADBI, Tokyo) * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Exciting Infographic competition for LIS professionals to win cash prize- Final Call
by Shivaram Gowda 04 Dec '17

04 Dec '17

Dear Members Response to the Infographic competition is encouraging. However, some young LIS professionals requested an extension of the last date for submitting their Infographics, in this view last date to submit Infographics has been extended to 10th December 2017. Kindly note further extension will not be allowed. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- LIS Academy, a professional charitable Trust established to work for the development of the LIS Profession is organizing 6th National conference of Institute of Scientometrics on INFORMATION FOR ALL with sub themes Scientometrics, Infographics and Public Libraries on 21st to 23rd December 2017 at Gandhi Bhavan Bangalore. As part of this conference, a National level Infograph design competition is organized for LIS professionals. It is a wonderful opportunity for library professionals to design Infograph of their library and its services. Showcase your library through Infograph and win cash prize. The best Infograph will be awarded Rs. 10000 cash prize with best infograph award. Expert committee will decide the top ten infographs and same will displayed during the conference. Conference delegates will be voting for the best infograph. This voting will be the part of consideration for the decision of the judges. Consolation prizes will be given to remaining 9 infographs selected by the expert committee along with certificate of appreciation. Note: Contestants have to register for the conference, where they get an opportunity to listen to the international speakers and interact with delegates from all parts of the country. Contestants should send soft copy of designed infographs before 20th of November 2017 and should bring poster size (24 x 36 inches) colour print to display at conference venue. Send your Infograph to: sip.lisacademy(a)gmail.com For More Information visit conference website: http://sip.lisacademy.org All rights reserved by IOS conference organizers ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- What is Infograph& how to create? Infographics are graphic visual representations of data or Information that are intended to present complex information quickly and clearly. One can design Infographs by using Image editors like adobe photoshop, Sumopaint, or Microsoft PowerPoint. Various web infographic tools such as PIKTOCHART, CANVA, VIZUALIZE, etc which comes with thousands of predesigned templates where one need to select and add data to templates by subscribing template. with warm regards -- Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Govt. of India (Autonomous) HAL Airport Road Kodihalli, Bangalore-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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