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Application for the post of Information Scientist in Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
by Subhodip Bid 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

*Name of the post:* Information Scientist *Number of Vacancy:* 1(UR) *Educational Qualification:* Candidates Should have Master of Library & Information Science from a recognized University with 55% marks with consistently good academic records. *Experience:* In the field of Library & Information Science, preferably in a Library in a scientific/research organization, for 2 years with grade pay of Rs. 4800/- or 3 years with grade pay of Rs. 4600/-. *Pay Scale:* *INR* (PB-3) Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- *Age Limit:* Not exceeding 35 years. For more details: http://www.aries.res.in/recruitments/NewVaccancy_2017.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph D Title regarding
by Manjula Topannavar 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear All, I hereby would like to bring to the notice of all members of LIS FORUM that I would like to perform the research on *"Status of Mandal Panchayati Libraries in Bangalore Rural District of Karnataka : A Study"* This also includes gram panchayati libraries of Bangalore rural district. So I request suggestions from all the members. Please inform me if anybody performing research on the same topic. Your suggestions are precious to me. Thanking you Yours faithfully *MANJULA T* *Research Scholar,* *Bangalore University* *Bangalore* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Submit your abstract and paper online now-MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on 15-16 September 2017
by Jitender Sharma 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear Madam/Sir This is to update you that you can now register your details online and submit your abstracts/full papers/Certificate of Originality at MANLIBNET 2017 Website i.e. www.jaipuria.ac.in/manlibnet2017/ using Register Now button. You need to create an account there and with those credentials you may submit the material. Please keep your user-id and password safe for re-login as you will be submitting the documents in phases. Conference brochure can be downloaded from above website and same is appended below also. MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on INNOVATION IN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND RESOURCES - CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARIES GLOBALLY SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2017 Organized Jointly By JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA and MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK *ABOUT JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA* (http://www.jaipuria.ac.in/campuses/jaipuria-noida/) Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida was established in 2004. This state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the corporate hub of the NCR region provides students with wide exposure to number of industries. It is led by Dr. Rajiv R Thakur with a strong team of full time faculty comprising of qualified and experienced professors as well as industry managers turned academicians. Modernity, aesthetics and simplicity characterize the four acre green Wi-Fi campus. Beautiful lawns, a large green central court and an open-air Amphitheatre contribute immensely to providing a stimulating learning environment in the campus. The air conditioned academic complex consists of well-equipped Theatre style and classic lecture halls, auditoriums, resources rich library, computer labs and the faculty offices. The institute offers three AICTE approved two year full time PGDM, PGDM (Services Management), PGDM (Marketing) and Management Development Programs for the corporate sector. The institute works on developing graduates with entrepreneurial orientation and service mindedness. The institute draws upon a mix of pedagogy focusing on learning through both in-class discussions, cases and simulations as well as beyond the classroom learning through live projects, field project studies, regular industry interface and participation in various National /International seminars. *JAIPURIA, NOIDA LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC)* *(*http://jaipuria.ac.in/noida/librarynew/ ) Library at Jaipuria Noida is one among the best library systems in the NCR region with active relations with all other major business schools’ libraries. It is much enriched, both in traditional and online resources. It has a collection of over 25000 volumes with over 14080 different titles. It subscribes to about 147 National and International printed periodicals. The library also has a vast collection of fictions, biographies and spiritual books. It subscribes 19 online and offline databases including e-books database. It has a sizeable collection of CDs/DVDs and videos related to management education. It has developed a Digital Library using Greenstone Digital Library Software. Jaipuria, Noida library is total green library illuminated with natural light. It is truly user’ friendly and provides various information services to its users on daily basis. It has membership of MANLIBNET, DELNET and British Council also. OPAC terminals have been installed in library for self-learning of students. *ABOUT MANLIBNET* (http://manlibnet.in) MANLIBNET was established in 1998 at the first convention jointly organized by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Ahmedabad Management Association. The association was established with the primary objective of providing a platform to improve the common understanding among management and business libraries and to promote effective collaboration and resource sharing. *CONFERENCES:* In order to facilitate experience sharing and professionals' network, MANLIBNET organizes annual conferences in collaboration with academic institutions situated in different locations. The leading institutions that have collaborated with MANLIBNET to organize the conferences are IIM, Ahmedabad; IIM, Lucknow; IIM, Kozhikode; XLRI, Jamshedpur; IMT, Ghaziabad; NIFM, Faridabad; Nirma University, Ahmedabad; ICSSR, Mumbai and Delhi; SSIM, Secunderabad; KIIT University, Bhubaneswar; IIHMR, Jaipur; University of Delhi, Delhi; IIM, Indore and EDII, Ahmedabad and TAPMI, Manipal. *LDPs:* In addition to an annual conference, MANLIBNET conducts national level Librarian Development Programs (LDPs) for LIS professionals and knowledge managers in collaboration with various colleges and institutions. *PUBLICATIONS:* Besides publishing of conference proceedings, MANLIBNET publishes a quarterly journal called 'Journal of Library Management' since 2012, which is approved by Registrar of Newspapers and Magazines, New Delhi. *BACKGROUND* Automation and digitalization of libraries has a topic of past decade and both of these are considered as a must for any library today. What is currently trending and emphasized upon is innovative practices adopted by libraries globally those attract and bind the users to the library. Some libraries talk about more and more technology adoption; RFID technology, mobile-apps for providing user services; reaching to the patrons at their doorstep, opening library kiosks i.e. to bring library services to the users. Others talk about innovative library facilities aspect that include being knowledge partner rather than a resources provider only; continually training and guiding the users in using library resources. Facilities also include developing facilities for differently abled sections of the users. Another aspect of innovative practices in libraries includes innovation in resources development and procurement. This aspect encompasses again technology aspect as well as order on demand or pay per view procurement and so on. Innovation in staff management and overall management of library and its operations are some other important dimensions. New technology and methods are adopted by various libraries for efficient and timely delivery of their services to users. Publishers are also using innovative technologies in producing and providing contents to the libraries. Rather than just books or journals, they are developing interactive and comprehensive learning modules where one can learn at his/her pace; can judge the performance or understanding levels and so on. Innovation in libraries also include introducing new services that directly appeal to users and as per their changing requirements. Innovation is not static and new innovative practices keep evolving as per change in users’ needs, technology and resources. Innovation is a continued journey. Keeping the above aspects in mind, Management Libraries Network in association with Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida is organizing an International Conference on “Innovation in Library Technology, Services and Resources - Current Trends in Libraries Globally” on 15-16 September, 2017 at Jaipuria, Noida campus. This conference will provide a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, practitioners, researchers, students and users to understand and also explain any innovation practice used by them in terms of Technology, Services and Resources at their respective workplaces. *THEME AND SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE* Papers are invited related to but not limited to conference theme and subthemes from LIS educators, faculty, practitioners, researchers, students and library users. The below given list is an indicative and authors are free to contribute papers on any topic of their choice falling within broad umbrella of innovation in libraries. *CORE THEME:* *INNOVATION IN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND RESOURCES - CURRENT* *TRENDS IN LIBRARIES GLOBALLY * The core theme of the conference seeks to understand the current trends in innovative practices used in any library in any part of the world so as to find answers to the innovation required at an individual library as per its own requirement. *SUB-THEMES* *INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY* Emerging Technology used in Libraries Interactive and Integrated Learning Tools Mobile Applications Use of E-Wallets for Library Transactions, etc. New Trends in Digitalization Technology used in New Services Development Role of Technology in Outreach Activities Growing Penetration of RFID Technology Cloud Computing Big Data Use for Libraries Web Accessibility, Services and Applications Virtual Libraries Growing Role of Social Media *INNOVATION IN SERVICES* Developing Services according to Changing Needs of Users Innovation in New Services Launch for Direct Appeal among Users Innovation in Developing Libraries Facilities Innovation in Outreach Services Innovation in Infrastructure Development for Virtual/E-library Innovation in Providing Remote Access to Resources *INNOVATION IN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT* Books to E-books E-books to Interactive Books Innovation in Institutional Repositories, etc. Dealing with IPR Issues in Resources Distribution *INNOVATION IN LIBRARIES MANAGEMENT FACILITIES* Green Libraries Innovation in Building Design Evolving New Partnerships and Networking Innovation for Differently Abled People Needs *INNOVATION IN FINANCIAL PLANNING* New Ways of Budgeting New Ways of Acquisition Marketing Library Services for Better Finances Consortia Approaches in Procurement Dealing with Service Tax Compliances *INNOVATION IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT* Understanding New Skills and Competencies Requirements Library Staff Training Collective Voice for Appropriate Status and Compensation *AUTHOR GUIDELINES* All the authors are required to adhere to the following conference guidelines. For complete author guidelines, please refer to the conference website: http://jaipuria.ac.in/manlibnet2017/guidelines or on http://manlibnet.in a) An abstract of about 500 words must be sent before or by Abstract Submission Last Date. b) Only after approval of abstract, full paper should be sent by the author(s). c) The length of paper: about 5000 words; single spacing; Times New Roman - 12 font size. d) The paper should highlight the current trends/issues. e) The paper should be submitted in word format only. f) The first page should contain title, author(s) name(s), contact details of all authors, an abstract of 500 words and keywords. g) The second page should have the title of the article followed by the text. h) Pictures/tables/charts/diagrams should be in B/W. i) APA style of writing should be followed throughout the text and in references. j) Full papers can be mailed to jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in and to manlibnet2017(a)jaipuria.ac.in. k) Correspondence will be made only with the principal author. l) Paper presenters will receive certificates at the conference after paper presentation by at least one of the authors of the paper and registration by all authors, if certificate for all authors are required. m) Accepted full paper should be submitted along with registration fee to consider the paper for including in conference proceedings. Note: All the papers submitted for conference will go through blind review process both by the editors and reviewers. Based on the recommendations from reviewers, the authors will be appropriately communicated about the paper. *IMPORTANT DATES* Last Date for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2017 Last Date for Abstract Acceptance Communication: June 21, 2017 Date for Full Paper Submission: July 31, 2017 Date for Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper: August 7, 2017 Last Date for Registration: August 30, 2017 Conference Dates: September 15-16, 2017 *REGISTRATION DETAILS* *Types of Delegates* *Residential* *Non-Residential* *From India (In Rs.)* *International (In US$)* *From India (In Rs.)* *International (In US$)* MANLIBNET members 4000 200 2500 125 Non-MANLIBNET members 5000 250 3000 150 Students/Retd, Professionals 3500 175 1500 75 Accompanying persons (No kit etc) 2500 125 1000 50 Ch/DD favouring: *Management Libraries Network* For wire/NEFT transfer: bank details are given below *BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK* *Bank Account Details of Management Libraries Network* Beneficiary’s Name MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK Bank Name Bank of Baroda Savings Bank Account No. S.B. A/c No. 06230100003820 Branch Name & Address Surya Kiran Bldg, 19 K. G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 MICR No. 110012021 RTGS Code BARB0CURZON NEFT Code BARB0CURZON IFSC Code BARB0CURZON SWIFT Code BARBINBBOND *Note:* Accommodation, where applicable, means twin sharing accommodation in hostels/guest houses/budget hotels for 14th and 15th September, 2017 nights only and needs to be vacated latest by 16th September before 12 o’clock. Participants however may extend their stay with separate payment. Baggage may be deposited in institute’s library on 16th September, 2017. Participants are expected to arrange and cover their own travel up to the venue. However, the organizers will take care of to and fro arrangements of participants from guest house/hotels booked by the organizers during the days of the event. *HOW TO REACH THE INSTITUTE * Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida lies very close to National Highway NH-24, at A32A, Sector – 62, Institutional Area, Noida – 201309 in Delhi-NCR region immediately after crossing the Delhi-UP border from Delhi Side. It is well connected through air, railway and bus routes. Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi Airport, New Delhi and nearest Railway Station is Anand Vihar, New Delhi. From Airports/ Railway Stations or Bus Terminals, cab services like UBER/OLA can be hired and using google maps one can easily reach to the campus. Metro Blue Line Services can also be used either to Noida City Centre or Vaishali, the last stations of Metro Blue Line for Noida and Vaishali and auto can be hired to reach the campus. Autos generally charges between Rs. 80/100 from these stations to reach the campus. *MANLIBNET BEST PAPER AWARD* MANLIBNET- Best Paper Award (Certificate + cash prize of Rs. 10,000 sponsored by Bharat Book Bureau) will be awarded to the best paper written and presented in the conference. The winner will receive the award during the valedictory program. *MANLIBNET BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD* MANLIBNET Best Librarian 2017 will be awarded to the winner chosen by MANLIBNET Award Committee. This EBSCO Publishing sponsored award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a certificate. The details about the selection of best librarian will be communicated separately by MANLIBNET. More details can be obtained from www.manlibnet.in. The executive Committee reserves the right to finalize the candidate from the applications received or to nominate someone other than those who have applied for the same. *MANLIBNET INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT* MANLIBNET travel grant of maximum up to Rs. 65,000/- instituted by Bharat Book Bureau is given to eligible members for presenting their papers at International conference. Please follow the link www.manlibnet.in for more details. *PATRON* SHRI SHARAD JAIPURIA Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management SHRI SHREEVATS JAIPURIA Vice-Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management DR. RAJIV R. THAKUR Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *CONFERENCE COMMITTEE* Dr. RAJESH SHARMA Associate Professor (Chairperson - Library Committee) Dr. SHALINI SRIVASTAVA Professor (Assistant Dean – Research, Member – Library Committee) Dr. PRATIBHA WASAN Associate Professor (Area Chair – Finance, Member – Library Committee) Dr. V. K. TOMAR CAO, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE* Dr. AKHTAR PARVEZ General Secretary, University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Dr. ANTONY JOSE Chairperson – Library, MDI, Gurgaon Dr. BINO JOSE Chief Librarian, XLRI, Jamshedpur Mr. B. P. PRAKASH Global Head (IRC), TCS, Pune Dr. BUDDHI PRAKASH CHAUHAN Library Director, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Dr. H. ANIL KUMAR Librarian IIM, Ahmedabad Ms. JYOTI A BHATT Vice President, MANLIBNET, MS University of Baroda, Vadodara Dr. K MANJUNATHA Chief Librarian, T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal Dr. LATA SURESH Head- Knowledge Resource Centre, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar Dr. M. G. SREEKUMAR Librarian, IIM, Kozhikode Dr. NABI HASAN University Librarian, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Prof. N. LAXMAN RAO, NAGUBANDI President, Telangana Library Association, Hyderabad Dr. P. R. GOSWAMI Director, IGNCA, New Delhi Mr. RAM PRATAP KO Coordinator, McKinsey Knowledge Centre, Gurgaon Dr. RAMESH C GAUR University Librarian, JNU, New Delhi Dr. R.K. SHARMA Librarian, United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, New Delhi Dr. ROSHANLAL RAINA Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur Ms. RUMMA SHARMA Dy Director, AIMA, New Delhi Dr. R. VENKATA KESAVAN Associate GM & Head, Times Archives & Knowledge Centre, Times Group, Mumbai Dr. S. MAJUMDAR Chief Librarian, India International Centre, New Delhi Dr. S. VENKADESAN Director- LRC & IT, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Dr. TARIQ ASHRAF Librarian, South Campus Library, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. TRB SARMA Chief Librarian, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida Dr. T. S. KUMBAR Librarian, IIT, Gandhinagar ALL MANLIBNET E.C. MEMBERS *LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE* *Organizing Secretary* Mr. JITENDER SHARMA Senior Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *Members* Dr. SURESH KR. CHAUHAN Librarian, Jaypee University, Solan, H.P. Dr. RISHI TIWARI Chief Librarian, BIMTECH, Greater Noida Dr. RAJESH KUMAR Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad Dr. AKHTAR HUSSAIN Librarian, IMT, Ghaziabad Mr. VIKRAM KUMAR SHARMA University Librarian, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad Dr. RAJESH KUMAR BHARDWAJ Librarian, FORE School of Management, New Delhi Ms. KAVITA CHADDHA Library In-charge IIML-NC Mr. D. K. TRIPATHI Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow Mr. RAJ KISHOR KAMPA Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Mr. VIPUL BANSAL Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore Mr. RAM CHANDRA IIM Lucknow Noida Campus, Noida LRC, JAIPURIA NOIDA STAFF *MANLIBNET EXECUTIVE COUNCIL* Vice President Ms. JYOTI A BHATT MS University of Baroda, Vadodara General Secretary Dr. AKHTAR PARVEZ University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Treasurer Mr. JITENDER SHARMA Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida Secretary Dr. AKHTAR HUSSAIN Librarian, IMT, Ghaziabad Secretary Dr. RAJESH KUMAR Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad *Members* Ms. CHANDRAKALA PAI Librarian, Prin. KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai Dr. CHANDRAKANTA SWAIN Librarian, IIM, Raipur Mr. DHARAM VIR Former Chief Librarian, Hindustan Times Dr. GANAPATHI BATTHINI Librarian, EDII, Ahmedabad Mr. GIRIDHAR M. KUNKUR Librarian and Unit Chief Publications & Media Relations, BITS, Pilani Dr. K. ELAVAZHAGAN Librarian, IIM, Trichy Dr. K. P. SINGH Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. MEETA RATHOD National Coordinator, MANLIBNET-LDP & Librarian, BRCM College of Business Administration, Surat, Gujarat Mr. PIYUSH PANT Dy. Manager, HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd., Bhatinda Dr. T. S. KUMBAR Librarian, IIT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Dr. TARIQ ASHRAF Librarian, South Campus Library, University of Delhi, Delhi *For queries, brochure and registration form, sending papers or registration, please contact:* *Mr. Jitender Sharma, Organizing Secretary – MANLIBNET 2017* Senior Librarian & Co-Editor - JIJMR Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida A-32A, Sector 62, Opp. IBM, Noida P: +91 120 4638300-01 | Ext: 322 M: 98996 95953 | F: +91 120 2403378 E-mail: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in; manlibnet2017(a)jaipuria.ac.in; jitendersharmaji(a)gmail.com; manlibnet.office(a)gmail.com -- Jitender Sharma Organizing Secretary - MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference Senior Librarian and Co-Editor - Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida A-32A, Sector - 62, Opp. IBM Noida -201309, India Tel: 0120-4638300-01 Extn. 322 Mob:09899695953 E-mail: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in jitendersharmaji(a)gmail.com, jitendersharmaji(a)yahoo.com Treasurer - MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK Associate Editor - Journal of Library Management -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Enrollment open: AuthorAID online course starting on 18 April 2017
by Shamprasad Pujar 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear All, This may be of interest to some of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ============================ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andy Nobes <anobes(a)inasp.info> Date: Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 9:30 PM Subject: [authoraiddiscussion] Enrolment open: AuthorAID online course starting on 18 April 2017 To: AuthorAID Discussion <authoraiddiscussion(a)dgroups.org> Hi everyone, We are very pleased to announce our upcoming online course in 'grant proposal writing and research writing'. This is an open online course and it is free of cost. Who the course is for: Early career researchers in developing countries. Main topics covered in the course: Literature review, publication ethics, making a research plan, writing a grant proposal, targeting the right journals, writing and publishing a research paper. Course duration: 8 weeks Course dates: 18th April to 12th June 2017 For full details on how to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1173/ Best wishes Andy Nobes AuthorAID at INASP -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ARTICLE REQUEST
by harpreet kaur 26 Mar '17

26 Mar '17

Dear Sir/Madam Kindly arrange the full text of below-mentioned article: Disaster Management in Digital Libraries: Issues and Strategies in Developing Countries | | | Authors: | Goodluck Ifijeh | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | | Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | | Chidi Segun-Adeniran | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | | Julie Ilogho | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | Published in: | | · Journal | | International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management archive | | Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016 Pages 1-14 IGI Publishing Hershey, PA, USA table of contents doi>10.4018/IJRCM.2016010101 | | Thanking you in anticipation. Harpreet Kaur Library Assistant USOL, Panjab University, Chandigarh E-mail: harpreet_cancer(a)yahoo.co.in harpreetkaur(a)pu.ac.in Mobile:+91-9417483027

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PubMed - Institutional Repository LinkOut: A New Full Text Access Feature
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Dear All PubMed users can now see the icon that links to the full text deposited at an institutional repository (IR) using LinkOut <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/linkout/>. The LinkOut service allows you to link to full text, library holdings, and other relevant external resources from PubMed and other NCBI databases. Source : https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/ma17/ma17_linkout_institutional_repos… -- Warm Regards Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (AUTONOMOUS)* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scientists outwit predatory publishers by tricking them into appointing a fake editor
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

K indly see URL at the end ==================== Scientists outwit predatory publishers by tricking them into appointing a fake editor Kate Aubusson Has there ever been a more impressive academic than Dr Anna O. Szust? The prolific polymath has been appointed editor at almost 50 academic journals covering a mind-boggling array of scientific fields. The problem is, Dr Szust does not exist. She is the honey pot in an ingenious sting devised to swindle the swindlers of the academic world: predatory journals. These dodgy outfits – whose scientific rigour is more akin to magic eight ball than legitimate academic publications – prey on researchers desperate for kudos in an environment where they must publish or perish. Using their limited wiles (vague flattery, phishing tools, spam software and terrible grammar) predatory publishers court academics with polite invitations to join advisory boards, editorial teams, conference line-ups. They appear to aggressively and indiscriminately recruit academics to their editorial boards to give the boards an air of legitimacy, often sending offers to researchers working in fields with no link to the journal's purported subject matter. A public health researcher may be invited to join the board of journals covering neuroscience, metallurgy, or civil engineering. A group of researchers, so fed up with the daily bombardment of emails from "parasitic publishers", created a fake scientist, Anna O. Szust, (oszust translates to "a fraud" in Polish). The colleagues from the University of Wroclaw, Poland, gave Dr Szust fake degrees, book chapters from fake publishing houses, research interests, a faculty webpage and accounts with Academia.edu, Google+ and Twitter and set her loose. They emailed Dr Szust's CV and cover letter to 360 journals, 120 of which they suspected were predatory "blacklisted" journals. While all the reputable titles ignored or rejected her application, one in three of the blacklist publishers (48 in total) appointed Dr Szust as an editor, often within days, even hours, of the application being sent. At least 12 appointed Dr Szust on condition of, or strongly encouraging, some form of payment or profit. Several publications "revealed themselves to be even more mercenary than we had expected", the researchers wrote in a paper published in Nature on Thursday. They impressed upon the non-existent Dr Szust the importance of collecting articles from researchers who would pay to be published, and offered her a cut of the profits. It could have been a tidy earner for Dr Szust, as one journal responded with "It's our pleasure to add your name as our editor in chief for this journal with no responsibilities", her creators said. They are not the first to plant fictional characters on editorial boards, but their operation was the first systematic comparison of suspected predatory journals, open access titles and quality publications. There has been increasing concern about the rise of predatory publishing as an organised industry as purveyors routinely collect fees – often exorbitant amounts – from researchers in exchange for accepting their papers. Beall's blacklist – compiled by University of Colorado librarian Jeffrey Beall – detailed almost 10,000 potential predatory publishers before his online archive was removed in January for unknown reasons. An estimated half a million papers had been published in the suspect journals by 2015. In 2013, journalist John Bohannon reported his fictitious, and overtly flawed, research paper was accepted for publication by 157 of 304 open access journals on the proviso that he paid for the honour. "The open access movement, although noble in its intent, has been an unwitting host to these parasitic publishers," the researchers wrote. They said their goal was not to deceive, but to warn academics who might become prey, especially early-career researchers, in a climate where pressure to publish is often tied to funding and career advancement. As for Dr Szust, it was difficult to predict to trajectory of her publishing career. She is still listed as a member of the editorial board of 11 journal websites (and one she never applied to), even after her Pygmalions wrote to the publications revealing her non-existence. She is also listed as a member of the advisory board of the Journals Open Access Indexing Agency, the mission of which is to "increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals", the researchers said. http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/scientists-outwit-predatory-publisher… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Meet the Students From Rural MP Who Collected 10, 000 Books in a Month to Start a Unique Library
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Meet the Students From Rural MP Who Collected 10,000 Books in a Month to Start a Unique Library http://www.thebetterindia.com/92494/shivpuri-students-create-library-cum-le… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Garfield - Frontline
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Here is a tribute to Dr Eugene Garfield by Prof. P Balaram. Please share it widely. http://www.frontline.in/other/obituary/science-watcher-and- entrepreneur/article9581641.ece?ref=sliderNews Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Dr Eugene Garfield
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Here is a tribute to Gene Garfield: http://www.currentscience.ac. in/Volumes/112/06/1282.pdf and another Regards. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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