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by Roja M 22 Oct '18

22 Oct '18

Dear Professional Members, I need an article :"Women Attributes and their Information Needs" (2004) Padmanama, S; Talwar, V.G :International Information, Communication & Education.23(2).pp.178-190. Please send the full text article & It will be helpful for my research work. Thanks & Regard's, Roja M Research Scholar Dept of Library & Information Science Bangalore University Bangalore 560056.

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Interesting Reads – 2018-10-21
by Mohan Hr 21 Oct '18

21 Oct '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-10-21* *Contents* *Articles* - 21 Lessons From Jeff Bezos’ Annual Letters To Shareholders - BYOD or COPE: Which enterprise mobility strategy is right for you? - India: Why collecting water turns millions of women into second-class citizens - An eco-friendly way to make smartphones - The world's most prolific writer is a Chinese algorithm - History of the Internet Part 11: Apple and Steve Jobs - 12 new tech terms you need to understand the future - MIT has just announced a $1 billion plan to create a new college for AI - A cyber-skills shortage means students are being recruited to fight off hackers - Developing Countries Losing Out To Digital Giants *Events / Announcements* - YES BANK – DATATHON - CONFLUENCE-2019, 9th International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering - GIAN Course on “Digital Business: The Innovation Challenge of the Next Decade” at IIT Madras - CSI-2018: 53rd Annual Convention of Computer Society of India 2018 at Udaipur during 14-16 Dec 2018 - INDICON 2018: Theme “Harnessing Technology For Humanity” at Coimbatore during 16-18 Dec 2018 Read at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/10/interesting-reads-2018-10-21.html Archives at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *======================================================== * *Articles* *21 Lessons From Jeff Bezos’ Annual Letters To Shareholders* Each year, Jeff Bezos writes an open letter to Amazon's shareholders. Over the last two decades, these letters have become an unparalleled source of insight into how the world's richest man — and his company — think about customers, innovation, building products, and more. Full post <https://www.cbinsights.com/research/bezos-amazon-shareholder-letters/> *BYOD or COPE: Which enterprise mobility strategy is right for you?* The corporate-owned, personally enabled (COPE) model provides an alternative for organizations in which the bring your own device (BYOD) trend hasn't lived up to the hype. COPE aims to provide a user-friendly mobile experience that's a little more manageable for IT. The key difference is the device ownership; unlike with BYOD, where users purchase their own, COPE relies on company-issued phones and tablets that employees can use for work and personal tasks. Full post <https://searchmobilecomputing.techtarget.com/tip/BYOD-or-COPE-Which-enterpr…> *India: Why collecting water turns millions of women into second-class citizens* A family in India needs fresh water. But this family can’t just turn on a tap. Instead, the women in the household must walk to fetch it, sometimes travelling miles carrying plastic or earthenware pots, possibly with a child or two in tow, to the nearest safe source – regularly repeating the journey up to three times a day. In the scorching summer months of April and May, when temperatures regularly exceed 40C, it is a particularly gruelling daily ritual – and when they get home they must complete their other household chores: cooking, washing, bringing up the children, even helping on the family farm. These women are reminiscent of the many-armed Hindu goddess, Durga – they have so many daily tasks, they could doubtless do with an extra set of hands. But they aren’t the exception. This is the reality for millions of women in India. From the Western Ghats and the mountainous north-east to the arid desert state of Rajasthan, women across the country act as water collectors. And this gender specific role has a severe impact on every aspect of their lives, from their health and social life to education and their ability to have a real say in the community. It is estimated that 163m Indians still don’t have access to clean, running water. Until that’s fixed, this significant national problem will prevail, with women paying the biggest price. Full post <https://theconversation.com/india-why-collecting-water-turns-millions-of-wo…> *An eco-friendly way to make smartphones* Our devices are made of rare minerals – but they come at a cost to the planet. However, scientists might have a solution to build the smartphones of the near-future. A team of researchers at Cambridge may have found a safer way to extract rare earth elements (REEs) – the vital material in our smartphones – that could end up saving the planet. Full post <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20171024-an-eco-friendly-way-to-make-smartp…> *The world's most prolific writer is a Chinese algorithm* “Inflatable duck baby pool with canopy.” “Hot selling colourful temporary full arm tattoo for men.” “Splendid reusable dog pee pad (minimum order: 500).” Load up the homepage for e-commerce giant, Alibaba – a wholesale shopping site that’s more or less China’s answer to eBay – and you’ll find images and descriptions of anything you could wish to buy, from kitchen sinks to luxury yachts. Every item has a short headline, but most are little more than lists of keywords: hand-picked search terms to ensure this USB phone charger or that pair of flame-resistant overalls float to the top in a sea of thousands upon thousands of similar items. It sounds simple, but there’s an art to this copywriting. Yet Alibaba recently revealed that it is training an artificial intelligence to generate these item descriptions automatically – and they’re not the only ones. Over the last few decades AIs have been taught to compose music, paint pictures and write (bad) poems. Now they’re writing advertising copy, 20,000 lines of it a second. “Generative bots are the new chatbot,” says Jun Wang at University College London. “Generating copy is just one of the applications that can be done.” Full post <http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20180829-the-worlds-most-prolific-writer-is…> *History of the Internet Part 11: Apple and Steve Jobs* Welcome to Part Eleven of our journey through time, learning how the Internet has evolved and studying the effect it has had on our lives. In the series so far, we have focused on the Internet innovations that have come from Microsoft, Netscape, Sun Microsystems, MySpace, Yahoo, Facebook, and Google. This has largely missed the contributions of one of our industry’s greatest companies, Apple Computers, and so we must redress that right now. It is impossible to cover the history of Apple Computers without mentioning Steve Jobs, the savior of the company that he co-founded and loved dearly. This article discusses how he spectacularly turned the company around, from an aimless enterprise free-falling toward bankruptcy to one of the most highly motivated and successful companies in the world. I hope that this gives you inspiration for one of the most important rules in business: sharply focusing on the essential needs of your business and your customers. Full post <https://simpleprogrammer.com/history-internet-11-apple-and-steve-jobs/> Related posts <https://simpleprogrammer.com/?s=history+of+the+internet>: Earlier parts (4 to 10 and 12 & 13) of the History of Internet Related post <https://simpleprogrammer.com/history-of-the-internet-3/>: History of Internet – Part 3 Related post <https://simpleprogrammer.com/world-wide-web-early-years/>: History of Internet – Part 2 Related post <https://simpleprogrammer.com/the-history-of-the-internet/>: History of Internet – Part 1 *12 new tech terms you need to understand the future* From crowdturfing to brainjacking, BBC Future Now explores the unusual and intriguing vocabulary emerging from technology advances this year. View the gallery <http://www.bbc.com/future/gallery/20180731-the-new-tech-vocabulary-you-need…> *MIT has just announced a $1 billion plan to create a new college for AI* One of the birthplaces of artificial intelligence, MIT, has announced a bold plan to reshape its academic program around the technology. With $1 billion in funding, MIT will create a new college that combines AI, machine learning, and data science with other academic disciplines. It is the largest financial investment in AI by any US academic institution to date. Full post <https://www.technologyreview.com/the-download/612293/mit-has-just-announced…> Related story <https://quest.mit.edu/>: Quest for Intelligence – an initiative that aims to make breakthroughs in AI by bringing together researchers from cognitive science and neuroscience as well as computer science. Related story <https://quest.mit.edu/launch>: Presentations made at the launch of Quest for Intelligence *A cyber-skills shortage means students are being recruited to fight off hackers* There aren’t enough cybersecurity workers out there—and things are getting worse. According to one estimate, by 2021 an estimated 3.5 million cybersecurity jobs will be unfilled. And of the candidates who apply, fewer than one in four are even qualified. Students with little or no cybersecurity knowledge are being paired with easy-to-use AI software that lets them protect their campus from attack. Full post <https://www.technologyreview.com/s/612309/a-cyber-skills-shortage-means-stu…> Related post <https://www.esg-global.com/esg-issa-research-report-2017>: The Life And Times Of Cybersecurity Professionals -- ESG and ISSA have once again partnered to examine the experiences of cybersecurity professionals as they navigate the modern threat landscape and the effects it has on their careers. *Developing Countries Losing Out To Digital Giants* A new United Nations report warns that the potential benefits to developing countries of digital technologies are likely to be lost to a small number of successful first movers who have established digital monopolies. Full post <http://www.ipsnews.net/2018/10/developing-countries-losing-digital-giants/> Related report <https://unctad.org/en/PublicationsLibrary/tdr2018_en.pdf>: Trade and Development Report 2018 (TDR 2018) that states while developing countries need to invest more in digital infrastructure, they must also address the ownership and control of data and their use. *Events / Announcements* *YES BANK – DATATHON* YES BANK has launched DATATHON, which invites participants from across the world, who will join us in our quest of Data driven Innovation and develop models for the appropriate sourcing and usage of data across businesses. For more details pl. visit http://www.yesfintech.com/Datathon *CONFLUENCE-2019, 9th International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering* Department of Computer Science & Engineering, Amity School of Engineering and Technology , Amity University Uttar Pradesh, Noida , India is organizing CONFLUENCE-2019, 9th International Conference on Cloud Computing, Data Science & Engineering technically Co-Sponsored by IEEE UP Section to be held on 10th and 11th January 2019 at Amity University , Noida, India. Last date for paper submission: 30th Oct 2018 Contact: Dr. Ankur Choudhary, Organizing Chair - Confluence -2019. Mobile: 9811285334 Email: achoudhary(a)amity.edu <http://achoudhary@amity.edu%20> For More Details on Conference visit: http://amity.edu/aset/confluence2019/index.html *GIAN Course on “Digital Business: The Innovation Challenge of the Next Decade” at IIT Madras* The GIAN Course on “Digital Business: The Innovation Challenge of the Next Decade” hosted by Indian Institute of Technology, Madras from 26th to 30th November, 2018. The sessions will be handled by Prof. Richard Watson, University of Georgia in coordination with Prof. Saji K. Mathew, DoMS, IIT Madras. Course Brochure at https://goo.gl/5KfKxP Please follow the following steps for the registration: 1. Go to GIAN website (http://www.gian.iitkgp.ac.in/GREGN/index). First time users need to register and pay a one-time fee of INR 500. 2. Enroll for the course: Digital Business: The Innovation Challenge of the Next Decade. Once you enroll for the course, an Enrollment/Application number will be generated, and the course coordinators will be notified. For clarifications pl. contact: Dr. Saji K. Mathew, Professor, DoMS, IIT Madras. Tel: +91 44 2257 4573; Cell: +91 8056078251; Email: saji(a)iitm.ac.in *CSI-2018: 53rd Annual Convention of Computer Society of India 2018 at Udaipur during 14-16 Dec 2018* The 53rd Annual Convention of CSI will be held at Hotel Inder Residency. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India during 14-16 Dec 2018. For details visit the convention website at http://www.csi-2018.org *INDICON 2018: Theme “Harnessing Technology For Humanity” at Coimbatore during 16-18 Dec 2018* With the theme of “Harnessing Technology for Humanity”, the 15th IEEE India Council International Conference (INDICON 2018), being organized by the IEEE Madras Section during December 15-18, 2018, at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, with technical support from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, promises to be bigger and better than before. With plenary sessions, keynote addresses by reputed academicians, tutorials, workshops, Student Paper contests, industry exhibits and stalls and most importantly, high quality presentations from the best of the researchers in India, no effort is being spared to make INDICON 2018, the best so far. For details visit the website at http://indicon2018.in/ *Archives of Interesting Reads * To access the past posts of Interesting Reads, pl. visit http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *Feedback* We will be pleased to have your feedback on the “Interesting Reads” posts being sent once in five days. Pl. share the links of any interesting things you come across so that we can include them in these email posts. Also, pl. share the email ids of your colleagues, friends, peers and contacts, if you want them to be included in the google group to get regular posts. Pl. send all your communications to hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan

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How good libraries are innovating and transforming themselves to stay relevant in the age of the internet and e-readers
by Francis Jayakanth 19 Oct '18

19 Oct '18

From: Subbiah Arunachalam subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com https://www.livemint.com/Leisure/ACQBTEh9HTRaAq6Fnpo0pJ/Why-libraries-that-… Shekhar Bhatia in Live Mint Why libraries that digitize and expedite the availability of new content will not dieNew York Public Library offers more than just books—members can also stream music and classic movies 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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Panel Discussion on “Equitable Access to Knowledge”
by Francis Jayakanth 19 Oct '18

19 Oct '18

The DST- Centre for Policy Research at Indian Institute of Science is pleased to invite you to a very stimulating Panel Discussion on “Equitable Access to Knowledge” Venue: Faculty Hall, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Date : 23 Oct 2018 (Tuesday) | Time : 4pm Open Access (OA) seeks to return scholarly publishing to its original purpose: to spread knowledge and allow that knowledge to be built upon. Price barriers should not prevent students, researchers (or anyone) from getting access to research they need. Open Access, and the open availability and searchability of scholarly research that it entails, will have a significant positive impact on everything from education to the practice of medicine to the ability of entrepreneurs to innovate. Panelists: Arul George Scaria - National Law University, Delhi Carl Malamud - Public.Resource.Org Pranesh Prakash (Moderator) - Centre for Internet and Society, Bangalore Richard Poynder - Journalist (covering OA movement around the world) S Nayana Tara - Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Shahid Jameel - Welcome Trust DBT India Alliance There will be High Tea at 5.30 pm. Please join us! Please confirm your participation via RSVP: https://goo.gl/rLqhnw This event is a part of International Open Access week activities planned at IISc Bangalore, organized by DST-Centre for Policy Research at IISc in association with National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS), Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), JRD Tata Memorial Library, Science Policy Group (SPG) and International Scientific and Technological Education Program (i-STEP). International Open Access Week (October 22-28, 2018) is a global, community-driven week of action to open up access to research. The event is celebrated by individuals, institutions and organizations across the world, and its organization is led by a global advisory committee. This is an important opportunity to catalyze new conversations, create connections across and between communities that can facilitate this co-design, and advance progress to build more equitable foundations for opening knowledge. The official hashtag of Open Access Week is #OAweek. Best, Dr. Chagun Basha DST-Centre for Policy Research IISc, Bengaluru chagunbasha(a)iisc.ac.in

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Two Day National Workshop on “Design and Development of Digital Library Using DSpace" at Central University of Kerala
by Dr. Gireesh Kumar T.K. 17 Oct '18

17 Oct '18

Sub: Two Day National Workshop on “Design and Development of Digital Library Using DSpace" at Central University of Kerala Dear Library Professionals Warm Greetings!!! University Library, Central University of Kerala is organizing two day National level Workshop on 'Design and Development of Digital Library Using DSpace' during 25-26 October 2018. *The workshop will cover:* •Overview of Institutional Repository and Digital Library •Introduction to Metadata Standards •Installation of OS (Ubuntu) •Installation of DSpace and Configuration •Administration & Customization •DSpace workflows, creating collections and communities •OAI-PMH and UNICODE •Backup, export and import of data •IPR Requirements The sessions will be handled by the experts from the institutes of national importance. *Target participants* Maximum seats allotted are 30 and seats are allotted on based on first come first serve basis. Professionals from Library and Information Science, Library practitioners, Academicians, Research Scholars, and Students can attend this workshop. *Registration Fee* The registration fee for the participation will be Rs. 2000/- and paid through Demand Draft. The DD will be drawn infavor of, Central University of Kerala, payable at Kasaragod. Registration fee can be paid through NEFT Payment, Account Name: Central University of Kerala, Account No: 0711101069488, Bank Name: Canara Bank, Branch : Periye and IFSC code : CNRB0004111 Spot registration is also allowed based on availability of seats. Registration fee will include Workshop kit, Tea and Lunch. No refund of registration fee will be allowed. For more details and registration, kindly visit the enclosed workshop brochure at: http://cukerala.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2475:nat… For any queries, contact Dr. Senthilkumaran P Organizing Secretary &Deputy Librarian Central University of Kerala Kasaragod, Kerala Email:senthilkumaran@cukerala.ac.in Mobile: +91- 9495024044 Looking forward for your early registration in the programme. Dr. Gireesh Kumar T. K. Workshop Coordinator & Assistant Librarian Central University of Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Internee (10 Positions) at Central Library, IIT Bombay
by manju nayak 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, an Institute of national importance adjudged as Institute of Eminence, invites applications for Library Internship. The requisite qualification are given below: Library Intern at Central Library, IIT Bombay Consolidated Pay : ₹ 20,000/- month Period : Temporary for a period of 1 year Age Limit : 27 yrs No. and Category 10 (7 UR, 1 ST & 2 OBC {NCL}) a) 8 interns from Library Information Science field Educational Qualification M.L.I.Sc. or equivalent degree (with 60% marks) b) 2 interns from Computer Science field MCA or equivalent degree (with 60% marks) General Information: 1. This Internship Programme is for a period of one year and the selected candidates will be imparted practical training in the latest tools and techniques of information handling being used in the Central Library. 2. Selected candidates shall not have claim on any regular position and shall not bestow any of the privileges like housing, medical facilities and other benefits available to regular employees of the Institute. 3. The Institute reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised positions. 4. Candidates are advised to satisfy themselves before applying that they possess the minimum essential qualifications laid down in the advertisement. 5. Candidate should ensure that they have requisite qualification from recognized Board/ University / Institute. 6. Eligibility of a candidate for the post applied shall be considered as on the last date of receipt of the application. 7. The applications received in response to advertisement will be scrutinized and only short-listed candidates will be called for written test. The prescribed essential qualifications indicated are bare minimum and mere possessions of same will not entitle the applicants to be called for written test. 8. Candidates seeking reservation benefits available for ST/OBC(NCL)/PwD must ensure that they are entitled to such reservation as per eligibility prescribed in GoI orders. They should also be in possession of the certificates in the format prescribed by GoI in support of their claim at the time of application. Candidates belonging to OBC category should submit their latest Non Creamy Layer (NCL) certificate issued by the competent authority of GoI. 9. Candidates seeking reservation for OBC (NCL) is required to attach a declaration, in addition to certificate in the prescribed format issued by the competent authority (format enclosed at Annexure-I). 10. Age relaxation for ST/OBC(NCL) candidates is applicable only if the post is reserved for particular category as per rules. Age relaxation for PwD candidates is as per rules. 11. Application without photograph, signature, necessary certificates in support of their application shall be summarily rejected. Application received after the due date shall be summarily rejected. 12. A candidate is required to obtain 60% marks & more (55% marks & more for the post reserved for ST category). 13. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test. 14. In case of any inadvertent mistake in the process of selection which may be detected at any stage even after the issue of offer of appointment, the Institute reserves the right to modify/withdraw/ cancel any communication made to the candidates. 15. Decision of the Institute in all matters relating to the eligibility of the candidate, written test, and selection would be final and binding on all the candidates. No correspondence or personal inquiries shall be entertained. 16. No correspondence will be entertained from candidates regarding not being short-listed, conduct of written test and result. 17. In case of any dispute/ambiguity that may occur in the process of selection, the decision of the Institute shall be final. 18. Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. 19. Candidates should send self attested copies of certificates in support of their qualification (matriculation onwards), Date of Birth, Caste Certificate etc. Original certificates should be produced at the time joining. Here is the link to download Application form and other details: http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Application-for-Li… Candidates possessing the requisite qualification may submit their application in the prescribed format (at Annexure – II) on or before 31st October 2018 upto 5:30 p.m. to The Chief Library Officer, Central Library, IIT Bombay, Powai, Mumbai – 400 076. With Regards Dr.Manju Naika Chief Library Officer Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Mumbai, INDIA, 400 076 Phone:+91 22 2576 8929 Fax:91-22-25720227

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CLSTL 2019: 2nd International Conference on ‘Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries’ (CLSTL 2019) from 28th February -2nd March, 2019at IIT Gandhinagar (India)
by TS Kumbar 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from IIT Gandhinagar! We take great pleasure in informing you that the IIT Gandhinagar Library will be organizing 2nd International Conference on “*Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries* (CLSTL 2019) <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/>” during *28th February -2nd March, 2019.* One of the major objectives of this conference is to bring together Library & Information Professionals working in Science & Technology Libraries within and outside India to exchange their innovative ideas, new initiatives, rich experiences, research work, best & successful practices for mutual benefit. Some of the proposed sub-themes of the conference are; - Higher Education, Innovation and Research - Managing Change in S & T Libraries - Library Spaces, collections & collaborations - User Engagement with Libraries - Achieving Excellence in Library services - Scholarly Communication & Library Services - Trends in Open Science, Open Access & Predatory Publishing - E-Research Support Infrastructures, Research Data Management - Emerging Technology Trends for S & T Libraries - Demonstrating value of libraries in academic & research work - Future of Science & Technology Libraries & Librarianship *Program structure for three days:* Program will include Keynote addresses and invited expert talks by leading and eminent library professionals from India & abroad, especially from S & T libraries. There will be select but limited number of invited presentations covering the successful case studies relating to the sub themes. In addition, 2-4 half day workshops on specific topics and one or two panel discussions will be added to the program. To encourage larger participation, we will also have poster sessions. For the benefit of participants, new products and resources exhibition or demonstrations by well-known publishing houses, information intermediaries & IT Companies will be held. Effort will be made to make the conference fruitful, memorable and worth the time and money. *For instructions for presentation and other details, please refer to the conference website http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/ <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/> * *Important Dates:* Presentation - Deadline for submitting proposal/abstract: *15th December 2018 * - Deadline for notifying acceptance of proposal to Presenter: *31st December 2018* - Deadline for submission of final Power Point slides for Presentation: *31st January 2019* Registration - Registration Starts from: *1st November 2018* - Deadline for Registration: *31st January 2019 * Conference Dates - *28 February – 02 March, 2019 (Thursday – Saturday)* 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. 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. Kind regards Kumbar <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/> -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 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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Award of Ph.D. Degree to Mr. M T Basavaraja
by Ramakrishna Reddy 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

Dear All Library Professionals, *Tumkur University*, vide Notification No. TU/Exam/Ph.D/C.W-02/F.No.27/2018-19/992 dated 4th October 2018, declared *Mr. M T Basavaraja* to have qualified for the award of the degree of *Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)* in Library and Information Science. Title of the Thesis is “*ICT Literacy Competencies Among Rural and Urban Students: The Role* *of School Libraries in Bridging the Digital Divide*”, and carried-out research under the guidance of *Dr. B T Sampath Kumar*, Professor, Dept of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University. Please join with me to congratulate Mr. M T Basavaraja for securing highest academic degree and becoming *Dr. M T Basavaraja*. At present, he is working as Librarian at Learning Resource Centre (Central Library), Acharya Institutes, Bengaluru. With Regards, *Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy* *Chief LibrarianAcharya Institute of TechnologyAcharya InstitutesHesaraghatta Main RoadAcharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan RoadSoldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post) Bangalore - 560 107Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431Mobile: 9739038652Residence: 080-23461829E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in <ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in> krred(a)yahoo.com <krred(a)yahoo.com> drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com <drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com>http://www.acharya.ac.in <http://www.acharya.ac.in>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Last date for abstract submission extended for 34th National Conference of IATLIS, 3-4 December 2018.
by Harinder Pal Singh Kalra 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

On the request of some professionals and researchers the last date for submission of abstracts XXXIV National Conference of IATLIS has been extended as per the revised schedule given below: Abstract submission (revised date) : 22 October 2018 Notification of acceptance (revised date) : 29 October 2018 Full paper submission (revised date) : 22 November 2018 Registration form submission : 27 November 2018 Conference Dates : 03-04December 2018 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ XXXIV NATIONAL CONFERENCE of IATLIS on theme "LIS Education, Research and Training (LISERT): Capacity Building and the Sustainable Development Goals" 03-04 December 2018 Jointly organized by The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), and The Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh at Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (Haryana) ABOUT THE IATLIS The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teacher training, etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, and training programmes. It publishes conference proceedings and also an electronic journal “IATLIS Journal of Library Education and Research”. For more details about the association, kindly go to www.iatlis.org ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY The Central University of Haryana is among 15 newest Central Universities established by the MHRD under the Central Universities Act, 2009 of the Parliament. The university has been awarded ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. It is a student-centered research institution located in Mahendergarh, Haryana. Mahendergarh is now a part of the Extended Capital Region (NCR) and is around 125 Kilometers away from Delhi and well connected to Delhi through Railways. Under the dynamic guidance of Vice-chancellor Prof. R C Kuhad, one of the most respected and eminent scholars in India and backed by rich and diverse faculty the university aims to develop enlightened citizenship of a knowledge society for peace and prosperity of individuals, nation and the world, through the promotion of innovation, creative endeavours, and scholarly inquiry. A keen profile, outstanding achievements in research and teaching, and a modern administration are the focus of its actions. The pursuit of knowledge and technological progress is guided by the principles of excellence and quality. Currently the university has eleven schools and more than thirty Departments offering UG, PG and doctoral degree courses. Each department organizes teaching and research in a different subject area. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Library and Information Science was started from the academic session 2014-2015 under the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The aim of the department is to impart quality education to meet national and global challenges through providing training & research facilities and promoting new technologies in teaching & learning that are globally recognized, meet the needs of a changing society and highly valued at different workplaces. The Department currently offers PG Programme(Master of Library & Information Science) with a regular study period of four semesters and welcomes students from all backgrounds, who have an interest in entering and progressing within, the LIS profession. The course provides comprehensive education in view of multidisciplinary fields of study, incorporating the fundamental and applied subjects in Library and Information Science. Our teaching emphasizes both traditional and digital media, engagement with digital Library Practices. The Students of the department are placed in the various Libraries, Information Centers, and academic Institutions ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2018 is: LIS Education, Research and Training (LISERT): Capacity Building and the Sustainable Development Goals Sub-themes include, but are not limited to: · UN Sustainable Development Goals and capacity building · Technology advances and demands for new skills and competencies. · Manpower development for mobile-based library services, big data opportunities, knowledge consultancy, etc. · Media and information literacy skills · LIS research for advancing the role and services of libraries · LISERT collaborations across frontiers · Open and distance learning in LIS · Learning resources: MOOCs, e-PG Pathshala · Globalization and its impact on LISERT · Ethics and aesthetics of LIS education and practice - A Tutorial on "Media and information literacy-based evaluation criteria for separating predatory publications from scholarly journals” would also be conducted at the conference. CALL FOR PAPERS The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the theme of the conference. Interested paper presenters are requested to kindly send abstract (300 – 500 words) latest by 22 October 2018. Abstracts will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main topic of the conference. The abstracts should include full title including sub-title (if any), names and contact details of all authors, abstract proper, 3-5 keywords, and a brief bio (up to 200 words) of each author, latest by 22 October 2018 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab), preferably by email at iatlis2018(a)gmail.com REGISTRATION DETAILS Indian Delegates: Sponsored: Rs. 2000/- Non-Sponsored: Rs. 1500/- Retired Professionals: Rs. 1,000/- Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,000/- Students/Researchers: Rs. 300/- Foreign Delegates: SAARC Countries: $ 100 Other Countries: $ 200 The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post-publication), and working lunch, and session tea for the conference days. The registration fee does not include breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume that would be sent to the registered delegates later on, as per the decision of the General Body. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests for accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plans in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience. The Demand Draft/ Multicity cheque for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with the duly filled in Registration Form latest by 27 November 2018. Delegates can also transfer the registration fee online in account no. 65048083922 of State Bank of India, Punjabi University, Patiala branch (IFSC Code: SBIN0050009). The account is in the name of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS). In case of online transfer, the proof of transfer should be sent with the registration form. All the participants are requested to send their registration form duly filled along with the requisite fee applicable latest by 27 November 2018 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046179, 80. IMPORTANT DATES Revised: Abstract submission (revised date) : 22 October 2018 Notification of acceptance (revised date) : 29 October 2018 Full paper submission (revised date) : 22 November 2018 Registration form submission : 27 November 2018 Conference Dates : 03-04December 2018 For further details contact: Dr. I.V. Malhan Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala & President, IATLIS. and Dr. H.P.S. Kalra Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala & General Secretary, IATLIS. Tel: 0175-3046179, 6180. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com HOW TO REACH UNIVERSITY Central University of Haryana is located on Mahendergarh - Charkhi Dadri road about 08 kms from Mahendergarh; 163 kms from Delhi and Gurgaon. The nearest railway station is Mahendergarh (8 kms from university) well connected with New Delhi and other places. In case of any difficulty, participants may contact the Department of Library and Information Science on tel. No. 9992084321, 8988167975, 8607693230 ACCOMODATION DETAILS Accommodation, if required, will be provided at additional cost. A limited accommodation is available in the university hostel. Lodging can also be arranged in hotels on payment basis if requested. For further details contact: Dr.Pawan Kumar Saini, Organizing Secretary and Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Haryana Mahendergarh (Haryana). Tel: 9992084321. Email: pawansaini(a)cuh.ac.in ------------------------------------------ Registration Form XXXIV IATLIS Conference 03-04 December 2018 at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh. Name: (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms):………………………………………… Name/s of accompanying person/s (if any):………………………… Designation: …………………………………………........................... Institution:………………………………………………………………………………… Mailing Address: ………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… Email: …………………………………………………………………….. Phone: (O) …………………………….., (M) …………………………. Payment Details: Bank: …………………………………………………………….. Draft/Cheque no/Online transfer details .…………………… .…………………… Dated: ………................................ Amount:…………………………… Whether accommodation is required: Yes / No. If Yes, number of persons and their names:…………………………….. Arrival and Departure Details (Date, Time): ………….…………………. ……………………………………………………………………...………… Date: ____________ Signature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kindly send the completed registration form along with registration fee to: The General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab) latest by 27 November 2018.

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Article Request
by Balraj 16 Oct '18

16 Oct '18

Dear Professional Friends, One of our faculty require the below mentioned article. Indian J Med Microbiol. <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27080779#> 2016 Apr-Jun;34(2):222-7. doi: 10.4103/0255-0857.180352. Antimicrobial resistance trends in blood culture positive Salmonella Paratyphi A isolates from Pondicherry, India. Menezes GA <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Menezes%20GA%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=…> 1, Harish BN <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Harish%20BN%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=t…>, Khan MA <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Khan%20MA%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…>, Goessens W <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Goessens%20W%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=…>, Hays JP <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Hays%20JP%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=tru…> . Please provide the full text of the above article. Thanks & Best Wishes, Balraj Librarian RAK Medical & Health Sciences University United Arab Emirates

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