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

Vacancy for Librarian at IIT Kanpur
by S.K.Vijaianand 24 May '17

24 May '17

Dear Professionals, Vacancy for Librarian (Advertisement No. DF-1/2017) Applications are invited from Indian nationals for the following position on regular/ deputation/ contractual basis in the P. K. Kelkar Library of the Institute: Position: Librarian Pay Band and Grade Pay: PB-4: 37400 - 67000 + Academic Grade Pay of Rs.10,000- Number of Positions: One (01) More details pl. visit: http://www.iitk.ac.in/dofa/vacancy-for-librarian With kind regards, Dr.S.K.Vijaianand ------------------------------------------------ Deputy Librarian, P.K.Kelkar Library, Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Kanpur - 208 016 (UP), India Ph: 91-512-2596055(Off) E-mail: vanand(a)iitk.ac.in URL: http://pkklib.iitk.ac.in/ --------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

New Update and Call for Papers-MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on 15-16 September 2017 at Jaipuria, Noida, India
by Jitender Sharma 24 May '17

24 May '17

Dear Sir/Madam This mail is to inform you about an important update regarding forthcoming MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on “Innovation in Library Technology, Services and Resources – Current Trends in Libraries Globally” to be held on 15-16 September 2017 at Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida, India. *Please note that selected papers of the conference will be published in following journals* *Gyan Kosh* (Included recently in UGC list of Journals) *Journal of Library Management* (Refereed Journal of MANLIBNET) As you already be knowing, abstract submission date for the conference in 15 June 2017, hence you are requested to submit your abstract at the earliest. Conference details and brochure can be downloaded from the conference Website www.jaipuria.ac.in/manlibnet2017/ This conference will witness some of the best mind in library professionals from over the globe and not just restricted to India who will be discussing various innovation done by them at their respective workplaces and other topics related to innovation in libraries management. I am sure you will find its contents relevant and would like to become a part of it. Looking forward for your paper and participation in the conference. *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. *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. *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 outside India. Only MANLIBNET members are eligible to apply for the same. Please follow the link www.manlibnet.in for more details. *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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

PROF GVSLN RAJU, RETIRED PROFESSOR, DLIS, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY IS NO MORE
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 May '17

23 May '17

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Tue, May 23, 2017 2:07 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROF GVSLN RAJU, RETIRED PROFESSOR, DLIS, ANDHRA UNIVERSITY IS NO MOREToday morning at 4.00 am, Prof GVSLN Raju expired today morning at Vizag. He was 84 and was suffering with Parkinson, He is known as best teacher. He was Head, University Librarian, Chairman BOS and advisor to foreign students in Andhra University.His students use to enjoy his lectures and it is sorry state of news. Let his soul rest in peace. Â Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, NAGUBANDI President, Telangana Library Association

1 0

iris.ai
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 23 May '17

23 May '17

For Science librarians http://iris.ai <http://iris.ai> This website has a free tool to help you understand scientific papers or TED talks. Saves a lot of time. Not all librarians have enough in depth domain knowledge to help their customers / patrons / researchers. Read more about the tool here: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/comprehend-scientific-paper-using-site/ Dr P Vyasamoorthy 040-27846631 / 09490804278 Hindusthan Latex Limited claims: Aashta Paan flavoured condoms are a big hit among Mumbai Sex workers. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

ETD2017 Symposium - Early Bird Registration Discount Ends May 31st
by Ramesh C Gaur 23 May '17

23 May '17

Dear Colleague, Registration is open for the ETD2017 Symposium. The Early Bird discount rate of $199 ($99 for developing nations) ends on May 31st. The hotel conference rate is $179 per night (includes breakfast). Complete registration information is available online. ETD2017, the 20th international symposium on electronic theses and dissertations will be held August 7 – 9, 2017 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Washington, D.C. The conference will be hosted by George Mason University with additional support from Washington Research Library Consortium members and co-organized by the Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) and the United States Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association (USETDA). ETD2017 will provide excellent educational opportunities for professionals from graduate schools, libraries, academic computing and others who work with electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs), institutional repositories, graduate students and scholarly communications. Our goal is to offer relevant, practice-oriented content to support ETD productivity improvement, ETD professionals, advance ETD operations and encourage the formation of regional ETD associations and networking communities as well as to provide useful and innovative resources, standards, and technology for the development and support of ETD programs. For more information about the program visit our conference invitation Web page. Before, during and after the conference you can enjoy and experience the many facets of Washington, DC. For tour and entertainment ideas visit our Welcome to Washington, DC Webpage. Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to learn more and share your experiences with colleagues at ETD2017! To register visit our registration Web page. We hope to see you in Washington, DC at ETD2017. Kind Regards, ETD2017 Conference Planning Committee -- United States Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Association (USETDA) PO Box 97 Collinsville, OH 45004 www.usetda.org/ -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ETD" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to etd+unsubscribe(a)ndltd.org. To post to this group, send email to etd(a)ndltd.org. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/group/etd/. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/d/msgid/etd/CALDXAfS-O1G6cvQmoE%3DQrT…. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/d/optout. ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Libraian Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Central Library Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile:http://lib.jnu.ac.in/Ramesh_C_Gaur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Creation of Additional post for Libraries - UGC guidelines - requested - reg.
by ramasamy kumaresan 23 May '17

23 May '17

Respected Professional Colleagues, I had been sent a proposal for creation of additional post for our Library. The Board of Management and Finance Committee were accepted our proposal, but they need guideline if any from UGC or other Apex bodies like ICAR, MCI, VCI and AICTE. Please help me in this regard. Thanking you, R. Kumaresan, M. Sc., B. Ed., M. Sc (LIS), M. PhilDeputy Librarian Fisheries College and Research Institute Tamil Nadu Fisheries University Thoothukkudi - 628 008, IndiaMobile: 91-9489123418

1 0

International Conference on Future of Libraries: From Promises to Practice
by M.Krishnamurthy 22 May '17

22 May '17

Dear Professional Friends, I am glad to inform you that International Conference on Future of Libraries from Promises to Practices (ICFL)is being organized by DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute in association with The College of Communication and Information, Florida State university, Florida USA & Library and Information Science Society for Asia and the Pacific (LISSASPAC) 15-17 November 2017 in the Platinum Jubilee Auditorium, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, India. For more details visit http: https://sites.google.com/site/icflfpp2017/home For better or worse, libraries are part of the fabric of society. They cannot survive and thrive as alien bodies or, to use the language of systems theory, as closed systems with impermeable boundaries. The mission of academic libraries is to support research, education, and scholarship. Historically, libraries have supported this mission by organizing and providing access to information, special collections, and creating physical spaces for collaboration and scholarship. While the broad mission of academic libraries is largely unchanged, transformations in technology, media, and culture are driving fundamental changes in the production and consumption of information and the practice of scholarship. As a result, academic libraries are rethinking their strategies and services to meet the challenges of the digital world and the demands of the born digital generation. Libraries, in particular, are confronting these challenges as the nature of scientific practice is being dramatically transformed by information technologies. Promises and Challenges for Libraries The promises include the following: the potential for new scientific discoveries that are possible only through large-scale, computational analyses; a new era of transparency and replicability in scientific methods and results; and the potential for widespread democratization of scientific research, given the increasing ubiquity of open access data sources and protocols. However, hidden in these examples are several challenges for universities and their libraries. Libraries are increasingly being asked to play a leadership role in helping universities capture and organize their intellectual assets, such as faculty publications, student dissertations, project reports, and scientific data sets. To understand how libraries will change by the mid-21st century, people need to understand what function they currently serve. At their core, libraries in the information age provide a public means of accessing knowledge. The hallmark of future libraries, meanwhile, will be hyper-connectivity. They'll reflect our increasing reliance on social media, streaming content, and open-source data. The objective of the conference is to create a platform for exchange ideas of the library community related to current trends. Therefore, this conference will keep you updated and make it stimulating and enlightening experience. Call for Papers: General areas of interests include, but are not limited to, the following topics: Knowledge Management/ Information Management >From Meta Data to Data Semantic web and linked data Open Access and Open Science Ontologies and knowledge organization systems, networked information Applications of digital libraries Subthemes: Digitization of Science and its Impact on Libraries Digital Preservation and Access Management Big Data Applications Use of Web-based Library Services Social Media (Research Gate, ORC IDetc.) Submission Guidelines Full papers (12 pages), must be written in English and submitted in PDF format. All submissions will be reviewed on the basis of relevance, originality, importance and clarity in a peer single-blind review process. Original Papers on the theme and sub-themes are invited. The papers have to be submitted electronically The paper should consist of the title of the paper, name(s) of the author/and their address with an E-mail ID and mobile No. The Abstract should be about 15-200 words followed by at least 5 keywords. All full papers should be prepared in MS Word format , double spaced, 12 point font size, Times Roman font, not exceeding 3000-5000 words. Important Dates Last Date for submission of Full Paper : August 30, 2017 Notification of Paper Acceptance : September 30, 2017 Registration Open from :Aug 1, 2017 Registration Fee Early Bird Registration Fee India and SAARC countries Rs. 3000.00 Other Countries USD 75.00 Regular Registration Fee Rs 3500.00 Other Countries USD 100.00 Students/retired Professionals Rs.2000.00 The Demand Draft (DD) should be made in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, payable at Bangalore.560059 Copy of DD should be sent to Convener, ICFL,DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bengaluru-560059 Online Payment Details: Account Number: 02970200000702 A/C Holder Name: Indian Statistical Institute Bank Name: UCO Bank Branch Name: Kengeri, Bengaluru IFSC Code: UCBA0000297 PAN : AAAAI0345R Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Address: Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bengaluru - 560059, Karnataka, India. VISA INFORMATION https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ Write to us icflp2(a)gmail.com Contact Person: Dr.M.Krishnamurthy(Convenor) Associate Professor DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bengaluru- 560059 Email: icflp2@gmail.com;mkrishna_murthy@hotmail.com Mob: 9980035933 Office: 80-2698493 -- Dr. M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc.,Ph.D Fulbright Fellow,University of Illinois,(USA) Associate Professor DRTC,Indian Statistical Institute Bengaluru 560059 email:mkrishna_murthy@hotmail.com; krish(a)isibang.ac.in www.isibang.ac.in~krish Secretary Finance Association of British Scholars -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Journal Quality List - Compiled and edited by Prof. Anne-Wil-Harzing
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 21 May '17

21 May '17

Journal Quality List - Compiled and edited by Prof. Anne-Wil-Harzing *59th Edition, 24 April 2017* The Journal Quality List comprises academic journals in the following broad areas: Economics, Finance, Accounting, Management, and Marketing. Where available, the rankings for each journal from the following sources are included: - HCRES (Haut conseil de l’évaluation de la recherche et de l’enseignement supérieur) 2017 - FNEGE (Foundation National pour l’Enseignement de la Gestion des Entreprises) 2016 - Financial Times 50 Ranking 2016 - Erasmus Research Institute of Management Journals Listing 2016 - ESSEC Business School Paris 2016 - Australian Business Deans Council 2016 - Verband der Hochschullehrer für Betriebswirtschaft 2015 - Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique 2015 - British Association of Business Schools (ABS) Ranking 2015 - Cranfield University School of Management 2012 - University of Queensland 2011 (combined UQ and ERA ranking) - HEC Paris 2011 - Danish Ministry ranking 2011 - Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien 2008 - Aston University 2008 - University of Queensland 2007 - European Journal of Information Systems 2007 (with and without CI) Please have a look at the list at http://www.harzing.com/ download/jql59thsubj.pdf -- 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.

1 0

Re: [LIS-Forum] ORCID (Dr Ramesh C Gaur)
by nikesh 21 May '17

21 May '17

Dear friends, As Dr. Gaur pointed out making awareness about the advantages of ORCID among faculty and researchers is the most important step. There are many other integration options for ORCID apart from integrating with Institutional repository software. In our university we use it for the following purposes. 1. Harvest faculty/researchers publications to E-prints (IR) 2. We harvest all information such as publications, previous employment, educational qualifications, funding etc. of faculty members in XML format and use it for multiple purposes such as - Research reporting to external agencies and government - Updating faculty pages in our website - Collect SCOPUS and Researcher ID of a researcher As vijayakumar mentioned, KAUST has also done wonderful implementations using ORCID and this was our main inspiration to start our project. http://repository.kaust.edu.sa/kaust/handle/10754/55692 Please see a presentation uploaded by ORCID Inc. regarding Khalifa University project on ORCID implementation at https://www.slideshare.net/ORCIDSlides/orcid-khalifa-university Best regards Nikesh *Nikesh Narayanan *I Systems & e-Librarian I Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research <http://www.kustar.ac.ae/> PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE Mobile : +971507097346 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

1 0

Return of real books
by Subbiah Arunachalam 21 May '17

21 May '17

Friend: This one is strictly for book lovers. Many years ago when I was in a mofussil college I had a friend attending a class of two, yes just two students. They were doing B A (English literature). Then he went to a large city college to do his Masters, stopped writing to me after some time and one day suddenly disappeared from the scene. Even when he was an undergrad student his home was full of books - hundreds of them and he was a voracious reader. Eventually he became a bookseller and publisher, when I traced him. I asked him how was his reading going. He said, "I stopped reading books when I started selling them." Most librarians, pardon me, are like my friend. We stopped reading books when we started working in libraries, ordering books, classifying and cataloging them and keeping track of them. Today, a friend in Bombay, a true multitasker of exceptional talent, alerted me to a new book which talks about how print is coming back and is on its way to regaining its original glory thanks to the designers. Please read: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2017/may/14/how-real-books-trumped-ebooks… 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.

2 1