February 2018 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Re: [LIS-Forum] GST (Y.A. Janardana Gupta)
by Archu Sahu 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear Sir, Now the government has exempted the GST on the supply of online educational journals or periodicals to educational institutions who provide degree recognized by any law (vide Govt Gazette of India – Extraordinary Part II Section 3 Sub Section (i) dated Jan 25, 2018) . Please find the enclosed attached details. Regards: Archana Sahu Asst. Librarian NLUO, Cuttack Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:48:02 +0530 > From: "Y.A. Janardana Gupta" <yajgupta(a)leos.gov.in> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] GST > Message-ID: <aa0eab9f1a37aaa78e8f908bfc30ecfa(a)mail.leos.gov.in> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > > DEAR SIR, > > Whether GST IS applicable for subscription of online journals by SPECIAL > LIBRARIES? Kindly give details. > > Regards, > > Y. A. JANARDANA GUPTA > > Ex-LIBRARIAN, LEOS/ISRO > PEENYA, BANGALORE-57 > PH: 080 22685010 > > >

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Advertisement for the Post of Research Assistant
by Raj K Bhardwaj 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

*Advertisement for the Post of Research Assistant* Applications are invited for ‘Research Assistant’ for the major research project. The Research Assistant will be recruited for the period of 20 months (approximately). The candidate has to work on Monday to Saturday as per the project requirements. The candidate is also required to visit other educational institutions in Delhi to collect the data pertaining to the research project. The candidate shall have the knowledge of computer and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences. The details of payment and qualifications are as follows: Number of Position : 01 Tenure of Engagement : 20 Months Monthly Stipend : Rs. 13000/- (Consolidated) Educational Qualification : M.A/M.LI.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D with minimum 55% marks. Candidate having the knowledge of computer, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)/any other statistical package and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences will be preferred. Interested candidates may send their complete bio-data before 27 February 2018 to: principal(a)ststephens.edu Please note that during the project the position may be converted to Field Investigator (maximum up to 6 months) depending upon the availability of funds and nature of work. In such case the Field Investigator will be paid Rs. 12000/-(consolidated) per month. Thanks, Sincerely yours, Dr. Raj Kumar Librarian St Stephen's College, Delhi-110007 Mobile: 09711508289 raajchd(a)gmail.com

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Consortium for software management in libraries: an Idea !
by vinod mishra 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear all, We have or had many consortium in libraries especially for periodicals procurement, but i do not understand why we do not understand the need of consortium for software management in libraries though many big government libraries are using similar software like Libsys, Koha, SOUL, Dspace, eprint, Joomla, ezproxy, etc. Every library have paid for customization and other fee individually. There are some basic features in software which almost all libraries needs and that can be customized by crowdfunding/sharing of cost to get the features. Libraries can get and share the ideas to reduce the staff efforts and enhance user services through these software which is badly needed now a days. Government is also promoting the open source solutions and now a days almost each library is using some OSS in their libraries. Can library leaders think of such consortium where all can share their requirements and new common ideas which can be enhanced in the existing software at low cost? For example as i know many government and private organization have paid huge amount for Koha implementations and customization but that customization code never came to public domain for benefit of others as per ethics of open source solutions. Many libraries have paid money separately for same features in the software without understanding how to get the software customized with minimum payment and maximum benefit to all. *I hope our leaders will think on this !* One of the example of getting crowdfunding for common interest at minimum cost and maximum benefit is available at : http://mishravk.com/2018/02/ crowdfunding/ With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Mrs. Lalitha Lenin, former head, DLIS, University of Kerala receives Kerala Sahitya Academy Award for overall contribution in Malayalam Literature. She is a known poet in Malayalam and a true friend, philosopher and guide to Library and Information Science Students. The professional fraternity congratulates her on this great achievement. -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* (Founder Librarian i/c, & Publication Officer, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod) Assistant Librarian-in-Charge (UGC) Calicut University Study Centre P. T. Usha Road Kozhikode-673 032 Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.in

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Call for Registration for Seminar @ Pondicherry
by leeladharan manavalan 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear LIS professionals, The Department of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University in collaboration with MHRD is going to organize a 2 - day seminar on “Evolution, Usage and Problem of technical terminology in Library and Information Science” during which the LIS Glossary in Tamil will be released by MHRD officials. Detailed deliberations will be taking place during 22-23 March 2018 (Tentative) the seminar. Tamil Proficient Working Library professionals from Colleges, Universities of Puducherry, Cuddalore, Tindivanam and Villupuram districts are hereby requested to make use of this facility. Please note that the program dates are tentative and the event is likely to be conducted anywhere before end of March. Also the participants have to make their own arrangements for accommodation during the event. *Registration, Seminar Kit, and Working Lunch will be FREE. No of participants is restricted to 80 only on first cum first serve basis. Therefore, the interested candidates are requested to convey their willingness to attend the seminar and send their Name, Contact Number, Email ID along with Affiliation details to the undersigned.* *M.Leeladharan, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested please
by Rakesh Juyal 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear Friends, its my humble request, can any one help me out to share following two articles required by one of our scholar. Lancet Journal 1. *Clinical trials in older, less fit populations: an unmet need?* Charles E Geyer JrEmail the author Charles E Geyer <cegeyer(a)vcu.edu> Published: 09 February 2018 2. *Cancer research: in need of introspection* Rakesh Jalali , Indraneel Mittra , Rajendra BadweEmail the author Rajendra Badwe <badwera(a)tmc.gov.in> Published: February 201 Thanks with regards, Rakesh C. Juyal Knowledge Management Officer Population Foundation of India B-28, Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi- 110016 <https://plu.mx/plum/a/?doi=10.1016/S1470-2045(15)00612-9&theme=plum-jbs-the…>

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Library Science Professionals' Development Program (LSPDP)
by Dp Tripathi 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to inform about the ‘Library Science Professionals’ Development Program’ which has been started by Librarian Guide. The basic purpose of the program is to reach the professional friends with the contents on different topics of library & information science to enrich the knowledge of each other and encourage knowledge sharing. The following topics at the initial stage have been taken into consideration. 1. Library Operations This topic will be an introductory session about the library operations, which will include the housekeeping operation of any academic library such as a. Acquisition b. Cataloguing c. Circulation d. Serial Control e. Management of Resources f. Collection Develop Policy – Print and Online Resources 2. Information Technology – Applications in Libraries This topic will cover the use of information technology and its applications in the library. a. Automation of Library and Information System b. Digitization of Institute Materials c. Web Application Development d. Web Document Management 3. Reference & Information Service – Tools & Techniques This topic will mainly cover the tools & techniques in order to provide better research support to the research scholars and faculty. This will cover a. Identify information sources b. Select information sources c. Evaluate information sources d. Select information sources e. Utilize information sources f. Provide information service g. Tools – Mendeley, Zotero, Scopus etc. 4. Management and Procurement of Electronic Resources a. Process of procurement of E-Resources b. Management of E-Resources c. Usage Analysis d. Role of Consortium in Procurement 5. Multimedia Librarianship 6. Legal, Policy and Information Ethics This topic will be mainly cover the discussion about policy and legal issues related to institute publications. a. Information Ethics b. Copyright c. Plagiarism d. Tools for plagiarism checking 7. Technology Trends for Academic Libraries 8. Research Writing – Journal Articles, Technical Paper, Proposal etc. 9. National and International Associations – Role and Responsibilities The Librarian Guide welcomes the participants’ opinion for some more topics to be included in this program. Librarian Guide will prepare the content and share the same via an email being collected through google form mentioned below. The interested professionals may register their name in google form to receive the content via an email. https://goo.gl/forms/zdkHtOXaRkR73FLn2 Feel free to write if you have any further query / question please. Thanks Librarian Guide www.librarianguide.org -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * *********************************

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Azim Premji Foundation Library - Position announcement
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

From: madhan.m(a)azimpremjifoundation.org Date: Tue, February 20, 2018 --------------------------------------- Institution: Azim Premji University <http://www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in > Role: Librarian Designation: Resource Person (Library UG Campus) Purpose: The role currently requires independent charge of the Library function at the Undergraduate Campus at Somapura. The work involves undertaking all library related activities as well as coordinating with the Library team at the PG Campus and supporting the APF District Institute libraries in capacity building as a member of the University Library team. Location: Somapura, Bengaluru To apply: Interested candidates are requested to apply via email to enablers(a)azimpremjifoundation.org with a Statement of purpose and detailed CV. Summary of Responsibilities: - Undertake Azim Premji University Library core activities- Cataloging, Circulation, Procurement, Serials Management, User services and KOHA based LIS. - Undertake sourcing of articles & books, reference services, creating bibliographies, managing inter library transactions and ILS and DDS to serve the UG campus community of users. - Source and manage online databases and software packages based on user needs - Coordinating with vendors and managing internal procurement process on ERP. - Undertake upkeep and management of the library premises at Somapura to maintain common standards. - Any other work assigned by his/ her supervisor- the University Librarian. Qualification and Experience: - M.L.I.Sc with NET/ SET qualification - At least 3 years of core library experience. Preferably with independent charge of a college library. Skills and Attributes: -Knowledge of International and National Cataloging systems Prior working experience of various library software (particularly KOHA or Libsys) - Knowledge of various library services - Openness to learning - Ability to coordinate with various members of the University community - Ability to read and understand English at a fairly fluent level. - - Knowledge of an Indian language such as Hindi, Kannada or Tamil will be preferred, in addition. - Good communication skills - Experience of working on MS Office ( MS Word, Excel & Power point Intermediate level) - Behavioral Competencies: - Commitment to excellence and understanding of liberal arts and sciences domains for library support. - Strong attention to detail - Ability to work independently on tasks assigned within specified timelines. - Open to discussions and idea exchanges within groups to evolve workplan and fine tune to changing requirements of a growing organization. - Good interpersonal skills.

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Need a reviewer
by Chief Librarian, SAIACS 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Dear LIS Colleagues, Greetings, I am looking for a reviewer to read one of my manuscripts (journal article) before it is submitted to one of our peer reviewed journals. Would someone wiling to help in this regard? Few other LIS forums that I am part of it, has some volunteers to come forward to read others manuscripts (esp artcles). It is in fact an encouragement from senior authors/editors to review and give suggestions for improvement. This helps the budding authors to shape their works before it is submitted to journal publications. Look forward to hear from one to volunteer. A diamond can sharpen other diamond. Sincerely ______________________________________ *Yesan Sellan, * *B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., (PhD Candidate),* *Chief Librarian* South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: yesans(a)gmail.com ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. P Please consider the environment before printing this email*.*

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Fwd: Tweeting and copyright
by Shamprasad Pujar 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 8:28 AM Subject: Tweeting and copyright To: LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu From: Ann Okerson <aokerson(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 9:31 PM Federal Judge Says Embedding a Tweet Can Be Copyright Infringement "Rejecting years of settled precedent, a federal court in New York has ruled [PDF] that you could infringe copyright simply by embedding a tweet in a web page. Even worse, the logic of the ruling applies to all in-line linking, not just embedding tweets. If adopted by other courts, this legally and technically misguided decision would threaten millions of ordinary Internet users with infringement liability." [SNIP] https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/02/federal-judge-says-embedding-tweet-ca… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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