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[ DATE RESCHEDULED] Vacancy for 'Library Professional Trainees' at IIT Gandhinagar Library, Gujarat 2018-19
by TS Kumbar 09 Jul '18

09 Jul '18

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *IIT GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Professional Trainees **2018-19* *The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library <https://www.iitgn.ac.in/library.htm> is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed FRESH Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities with consistent good academic record to serve as Library Professional Trainees purely on a temporary basis for one year.* * Essential Qualifications: Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc <http://M.L.I.Sc>.) or equivalent with First Class Nature of Traineeship: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. Duration: The duration of traineeship will be for one year from the date of joining. Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month. The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test & personal interview. Number of Trainees to be admitted: FIVE Age Limit: Not exceeding 26 years as on 14th July, 2018 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST, PD and OBC category candidates (Up to Age Limit-31 years) & OBC (Up to Age Limit-29 years) will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements may send their application through ONLINE form by 13th July, 2018 and directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category. For any query/clarification you may write us at librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in <librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in> Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview or at the time of joining, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS without which, on selection, the candidate will not be allowed to join the traineeship. Reporting Time: 14th July, 2018 (Saturday) at 9.00am Date for written test & interview: 14th July, 2018 (Saturday) at 10.00am Venue for written test & interview: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar- 382355. How to Reach IITGN Campus: http://www.iitgn.ac.in/how-to-reach.htm <http://www.iitgn.ac.in/how-to-reach.htm> Submission of Online Form: https://goo.gl/forms/NpPBqyCetBER8e063 <https://goo.gl/forms/NpPBqyCetBER8e063> <https://goo.gl/forms/HsnX8SMsHBAQV5N83> For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm <http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm>P.S.: Kindly note the above change in date. We have rescheduled the written test & interview.* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks & Regards Kumbar ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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

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'School Library Association' (SLAIndia), the first national-level professional Association of School Librarians of India
by S.L. Faisal 08 Jul '18

08 Jul '18

Dear All, School Library Association (SLA India), has become a recognized Professional Library Association on 26th June 2018, registered in Delhi under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 of Govt. of India (Reg. No. 319/2018). SLA India is now the first national-level professional Association of School Librarians of India. More details: www.slaindia.org Thank you S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Mobile: +91 9447699724 http://slfaisal.com

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Vacancy at New Horizon College of Engineering.
by Prashi Hm 08 Jul '18

08 Jul '18

Dear Moderator Please circulate this information to the benefit of forum members. Dear Professionals Application are invited for the post of Library Officer at New Horizon College of Engineering Marathalli Outer Ringroad Bangalore. Name of the post: Library Officer Minimum qualifications: 1. A Masters degree in Library and Information Science from a recognised University 2. Good at written and oral communication skills in English. 3. Proficiency in working knowledge of Advanced computer technology 4. Desirable: Candidates having B.Sc. in Computer Science / BCA / PGDCA/ PGDLAN 4. Experience: Minimum 5 years of work experience in Engineering College as a Assistant Librarian Date: 09/07/2018 to 16/07/2018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One week workshop cum training course on Dspace & SOUL 2.0
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 07 Jul '18

07 Jul '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Mahesh Gaikwad" <maheshgaikwad786(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, July 6, 2018 11:15 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Professionals, Department of Library & Information Science, Shivaji University, Kolhapur and Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Knowledge Resource Centre in collaboration with INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinar are going to conduct one week national workshop cum training course for the LIS Professionals on the topic â Creation & Management of IR using DSpace Open Source Software and Library Automation using SOUL 2.0â. The aim of the workshop is to provide training of creating IR using DSpace and to automate the library using SOUL 2.0 Library software. The workshop will provide theoretical as well as practical hands on training experience about DSpace & SOUL 2.0 software. Being a one week workshop cum training course, it also qualifies for claiming API as per UGC guidelines. Hurry up. Only 30 seats are available on 'Firstcum-First-Serveâ' basis. Date of the Workshop : 24th to 29th July 2018 Regards, Dr. Yuvraj G.Jadhav Assistant Professor, Deptt. of LIS Shivaji University, Kolhapur.

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Launch of PG Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management (evening) at IGNCA hurry up last date is 30th June
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 07 Jul '18

07 Jul '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "RCGAUR RCGAUR" <rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in> Date: Mon, June 25, 2018 2:07 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleague It is matter of great pleasure that IGNCA has decided to introduce Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Data Management and PG Diploma in Manuscriptology and Palaeography. More details can be had at the IGNCA website http://www.ignca.nic.in/pg-diploma-course-at-ignca/ under academic course. For more details admission brochure can be obtained. or email me at gaur(a)ignca.nic.in The course in Digital Library will focus on preparing Library professionals for current digital era. Course on manuscriptology will focus on training manpower on ancient Indian languages to preserve Indian cultural heritage for posterity.. IGNCA will provide internship/freeship to the meritorious students enrolled in above Post Graduate Diploma courses. Lat date for applying to above courses is 30th June 2018. regards ramesh ********************************************************************************************** Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) Director (Library & Information in HAG Pay Scale) & Head, Kalanidhi Division Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts (IGNCA) (Autonomous body of Ministry of Culture, Government of India) Man Singh Road, New Delhi-110001 Mob: 9810066244(tel:9810066244) Ph.(Off) 011-23388333(tel:011-23388333) e-mail; (1) rcgaur66(a)gmail.com (2) gaur(a)ignca.nic.in website: www.ignca.gov.in(http://www.ignca.gov.in/) Profile: http://ignca.gov.in/PDF_data/profile_of_dr_ramesh_c_gaur.pdf ***************************************************** National Coordinator- Expert's Group UNESCO Memory of the World Programme in India Member-IFLA RSCAO and ARL Section, Governing Council-INFLIBNET, NDLTD Board of Directors, International Consultative Committee on DIgital Dunhuang Project, China, eSS National Advisory Committee, UGC National Committee on Plagiarism Regulations, member of over 20 Library Advisory Committee / Boards of Many Central Universities and other institutions Awards-Have received 10 National and International awards Have visited 22 countries in relation to various professional assignments -------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Library Trainees | Walk-in-Interview | 14th July 2018
by Avinash D. Chinchure 06 Jul '18

06 Jul '18

Dear Moderator, Please post the following announcement on this forum. Thanks & Best Regards, -Avinash -------------------------------------------------------------- WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR APPOINTMENT OF LIBRARY TRAINEES ON SATURDAY, 14th July 2018 @ 10.00 AM National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS) - Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), a premier research Centre is looking for fresh post-graduates in Library & Information Science for appointment as Library Trainees on contract. Qualification: Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized University/Institute with a minimum of 50% of marks in aggregate. Age: Below 26 years. Consolidated Salary: Rs.15000/- per month. The selected candidates will be required to join immediately. The candidates should be willing to work in shifts. Interested candidates may attend a written Test and Walk-in-Interview at National Centre for Biological Sciences (NCBS)-TIFR, GKVK, Bellary Road, Bangalore-560065 at 10.00 am on Saturday, 14th July 2018 along with latest CV and true copies of relevant certificates/testimonials in support of their qualifications. --------------------------------------------------- Avinash D. Chinchure, PhD National Centre for Biological Sciences Tata Institute of Fundamental Research GKVK Campus, Bellary Road Bangalore - 560 065 Ph: 080-23666025 / 67176025 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New Book on - Library Information Technology
by Dattatray Phadke 06 Jul '18

06 Jul '18

Sir, Kindly post the following message on LIS-FORUM Thanks Dear All LIS Professionals, It is my pleasure to Inform you all that I have published a book on, *Library Information Technology.* I feel honoured to mention that it is the outcome of my working with IIIB Central Library for nearly 33 years and my further working as Consultant Librarian with Pillai group of institutions at New Panvel.So my tribute to these institutions.I have been publishing a book on similar theme but in regional language Marathi and almost every year I was successful in bringing out revised edition of the book(Revised 6th edition was published in 2015-16).Considering it’s popularity among the readers I decided to rewrite the book in English with further enlarging and updating the same with a view to reach the wider readers audience. Readers can see the details of the book by clicking the following link ,uploaded on the website of Pillai College of Engineering ,New Mumbai: https://pce.ac.in/faculty/publications/ https://pce.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Library-Information-Technology… I hope the readers would also extend their overwhelming response to my new book Thanking all and with Regards Dattatreya N.Phadke Consultant Librarian, Pillai College of Engineering,New Panvel New Mumbai Mob:+919869786186 -- Sent from Gmail Mobile

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Article Request
by kalpana s 06 Jul '18

06 Jul '18

Dear Professionals, One of our research scholar want an article (soft copy) from the Journal " *The Indian foreste*r" Article - 'Conservation Induced Displacement and Resettlement : a Case Study of Gujjar Rehabilitation from Rajaji National Park by B. K. Mishra <http://52.172.159.94/index.php/indianforester/search/authors/view?firstName…> , Ruchi Badola <http://52.172.159.94/index.php/indianforester/search/authors/view?firstName…> , A. K. Bhardwaj <http://52.172.159.94/index.php/indianforester/search/authors/view?firstName…> *Volume 133, Issue 10, October 2007 <http://52.172.159.94/index.php/indianforester/issue/view/110>* Kindly send me if you have access to this article. Thanks and regards, -- KALPANA S. Library ATREE

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Interesting Reads – 2018-07-06
by Mohan Hr 06 Jul '18

06 Jul '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-07-06* *23 Sentences Our Grandchildren Won't Believe We Said In 2018* Even though there are always things that one generation can’t fathom from the realities of the generation who came before them, the rate of technological change occurring now just might make our grandchildren wonder how we ever survived. Read the post <https://www.bernardmarr.com/default.asp?contentID=1435> *Robot companions are coming into our homes – so how human should they be?* What would your ideal robot be like? One that can change nappies and tell bedtime stories to your child? Perhaps you’d prefer a butler that can polish silver and mix the perfect cocktail? Or maybe you’d prefer a companion that just happened to be a robot? Certainly, some see robots as a hypothetical future replacement for human carers. But a question roboticists are asking is: how human should these future robot companions be? A companion robot is one that is capable of providing useful assistance in a socially acceptable manner. This means that a robot companion’s first goal is to assist humans. Robot companions are mainly developed to help people with special needs such as older people, autistic children or the disabled. They usually aim to help in a specific environment: a house, a care home or a hospital. Read more <https://theconversation.com/robot-companions-are-coming-into-our-homes-so-h…> *State of Cryptocurrencies: Summer 2018* This article will provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the cryptocurrency ecosystem as of Summer 2018. This includes high-level introductions and discussions on top current and upcoming projects: Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Chia, Decred, smart contract platforms (Ethereum, DFINITY, Cosmos, EOS, Filecoin, Rchain, Tezos, Algorand), privacy coins (Zcash, Monero, Grin/MimbleWimble, Mobilecoin), and stablecoin projects (Basis, MakerDAO). Read the article <https://hackernoon.com/state-of-cryptocurrencies-summer-2018-932016549375> *Universities must prepare for a technology-enabled future* Automation and artificial intelligence technologies are transforming manufacturing, corporate work and the retail business, providing new opportunities for companies to explore and posing major threats to those that don’t adapt to the times. Equally daunting challenges confront colleges and universities, but they’ve been slower to acknowledge them. At present, colleges and universities are most worried about competition from schools or training systems using online learning technology. But that is just one aspect of the technological changes already under way. For example, some companies are moving toward requiring workers have specific skills trainings and certifications – as opposed to college degrees. As a professor who researches artificial intelligence and offers distance learning courses, I can say that online education is a disruptive challenge for which colleges are ill-prepared. Lack of student demand is already closing 800 out of roughly 10,000 engineering colleges in India. And online learning has put as many as half the colleges and universities in the U.S. at risk of shutting down in the next couple decades as remote students get comparable educations over the internet – without living on campus or taking classes in person. Unless universities move quickly to transform themselves into educational institutions for a technology-assisted future, they risk becoming obsolete. Read the post <https://theconversation.com/universities-must-prepare-for-a-technology-enab…> *Cybersecurity Jobs Report 2018-2021* Cybersecurity Ventures has reviewed and synthesized dozens of employment figures from the media, analysts, job boards, vendors, governments, and organizations globally, in order to estimate the number of cybersecurity job openings over the next 5 years. We predict there will be 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions by 2021. The cybersecurity jobs forecasts have been unable to keep pace with the dramatic rise in cybercrime, which is predicted to cost the world $6 trillion annually by 2021, up from $3 trillion in 2015. Read the post <https://cybersecurityventures.com/jobs/> *Presenting the India Startup Report: a YourStory overview on our start-up ecosystem* YourStory has been chronicling the evolution of the Indian startup ecosystem before it became an ecosystem, and before the word ‘startup’ was commonly understood and used. We made it our mission to tell the stories of entrepreneurs who were taking massive risks – personally and professionally – to do what they believed would bring about significant change in the country. Ten years down the line, our interactions have not only resulted in close to 80,000 stories, but also a database of India’s new-age companies. More than that, we have had an insider’s view of the ecosystem like no other because we aren’t looking outside-in. Many of you have been asking us to put together all our data, learning and observations in a much more cohesive manner. And we hear you. As YourStory celebrates its tenth year of chronicling entrepreneurship stories, we have decided to bring out every quarter a status report on the ecosystem. This is the first edition of the India Startup Report. We plan to update this with fresh, relevant content and information every quarter. While there are many different figures about how many startups we have in the country, our internal trackers show that India is home to 40,000 startups. These are not just product startups but ventures that are effectively leveraging technology to push scale. Read the article and download the report after registration <https://yourstory.com/2018/06/presenting-india-startup-report-yourstory-ove…> *How Social Networks Set The Limits Of What We Can Say Online* Content moderation is hard. This should be obvious, but it’s easily forgotten. It is resource intensive and relentless; it requires making difficult and often untenable distinctions; it is wholly unclear what the standards should be, especially on a global scale; and one failure can incur enough public outrage to overshadow a million quiet successes. We as a society are partly to blame for having put platforms in this situation. We sometimes decry the intrusions of moderators, and sometimes decry their absence. Even so, we have handed to private companies the power to set and enforce the boundaries of appropriate public speech. That is an enormous cultural power to be held by so few, and it is largely wielded behind closed doors, making it difficult for outsiders to inspect or challenge. Platforms frequently, and conspicuously, fail to live up to our expectations. In fact, given the enormity of the undertaking, most platforms’ own definition of success includes failing users on a regular basis. Read the post <https://www.wired.com/story/how-social-networks-set-the-limits-of-what-we-c…> *2018 trends in software testing* Testing was once a rather straightforward process that happened all at once right before an application was released. That’s certainly changed today, with testers needing to consider multiple platforms, devices, browsers, versions of browsers, and more, plus compressed release schedules and more frequent test iterations. How are testing professionals dealing with this increased demand and pressure? Take a look at these survey results to see how your peers have responded to questions such as: How extensively has your organization adopted agile? How quickly are bugs that are found during testing fixed? How often does your team typically deploy a new build? And more Download the whitepaper <https://media.bitpipe.com/io_14x/io_141936/item_1674823/sauce-labs-state-of…> *The leadership journey of Abraham Lincoln* Many years ago, I made a short film for the Harvard Business School about the lessons that Abraham Lincoln’s life offered for modern leaders. I interviewed a range of CEOs, asking them what they’d learned from the 16th president. Their responses were wide-ranging and profound; many continue to influence my work on leadership. I was particularly struck by what A. G. Lafley, CEO of Procter & Gamble at the time, said about how leaders are made. He pointed to three main ingredients. The first is an individual’s strengths and weaknesses and the cumulative experience a person acquires walking his or her path. The second is that an individual recognizes a moment has arrived that *demands *his or her leadership. The third is that the individual has to consciously decide “to embrace the cause and get in the game.” Making oneself into a courageous leader, in the way Lafley describes, is perilous, compelling, and exhausting work. It also is some of the most satisfying one can do, and it could not be more important today. Like the turbulent Civil War that Lincoln found himself at the center of, the early 21st century cries out for effective, decent leaders. People of purpose and commitment who want to make a positive difference and who choose to rise: first within themselves, by claiming their better selves, and then on the larger stage, by staking out the higher ground. Abraham Lincoln has something to offer each of us right now as we try to craft lives of purpose, dignity, and impact. Are you ready to hear the call to action contained in his story? Read the article <https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/leadership/the-leadership-journe…> *Top 10 Fears That Hold People Back In Their Careers* What’s holding you back from landing your dream job or advancing in your career? Are you afraid of failure? Of the stress of more responsibility? Of letting someone down? Many times the reasons we give ourselves for not going after that new job, not asking for the raise, or not sending in a resume seem legitimate in the moment but they actually all boil down to fears. What they all have in common is that they masquerade as something useful: these fears pretend to be protecting you, when in reality, they are holding you back. Download the PDF article <http://pdfmyurl.com/api?license=LTcDhiCmbPKz&url=https://www.bernardmarr.co…> *Archives of Interesting Reads at* http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *Feedback * We will be pleased to have your feedback on the “Interesting Reads” 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. You may pl. send your communications to hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. S.R., Ranganathan Memorial Volume- Informatics Studies- Call for Papers
by editor＠informaticsstudies.in 05 Jul '18

05 Jul '18

Informatics Studies focuses on interdisciplinary and international perspectives on Informatics. Priority areas are studies on ICT application for narrowing the digital divide, language technology for regional languages, which is crucial for Asian and African countries for reaching the un-reached. Informatics Studies has also covered the works of scientists who laid foundations Information Science like Patrick R Penland and Earnest J Mann, Allan Bromeley etc with selected papers by them and also special issues on Eugene Garfield and Stephen Hawking within four years of the journal’s forays into LIS research publishing. As per revised schedule 'Informatics Studies' January -March 2018 will be a special issue on Prof. S R Ranganathan; whose works form the foundation of the science of Information Management. Scholars are requested to contribute papers on SR Ranganathan’s life and work correlating with the current developments in the KM scenario for the special issue on Prof. S R Ranganathan. Articles can be uploaded at informaticsstudies.in or can be e-mailed to the editor(a)informaticsstudies.in as MS Word file attachment. Submissions up to 15th November 2018 will be considered for publication in the special issue on Prof. S R Ranganathan. Dr. R.. Raman Nair For Editors, Informatics Studies -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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