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Library Trainee vacancy at Indian Institute of Astrophysics, Bangalore - The last to receive the application is 20th September, 2018 (CORRECTED)
by arumugam.pitchai 18 Mar '21

18 Mar '21

Dear LIS Professionals, Indian Institute of Astrophysics is inviting online applications from the Post Graduates in Library & Information Science who are highly motivated to serve as a Library Trainee. Qualification: Post Graduate in Library & Information Science (MLISc) Emoluments: Rs.20000/- per month (inclusive of all) in the 1st year and Rs.21000/- per month (inclusive of all) in the 2nd year. The last to receive the application is 20th September, 2018. For more details and registration, please visit: https://www.iiap.res.in/iia_jobs/ Kindly bring this advertisement to the notice of interested candidates to apply for the positions. Thanks and Regards, Dr. Arumugam Pitchai Librarian Indian Institute of Astrophysics Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034

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Second call for papers and participation - 35th IATLIS National Conference, 19-20 December 2019 at Pondicherry University.
by Harinder Pal Singh Kalra 21 Nov '19

21 Nov '19

XXXV IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE on the theme Restructuring of Library and Information Science Education in the Internet Era 19-20 December 2019 Jointly organized by The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and The Department of Library and Information Science Pondicherry University, Puducherry at Pondicherry University, Puducherry 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 Pondicherry University, a Central University was established in 1985 by an Act of Parliament with the objective to disseminate and advance knowledge by providing instructional and research facilities in such branches of study as it may deem fit and more specifically, to make special provisions for studies in French and for integrated courses in Science and Humanities and to promote inter-disciplinary studies and research in the University. The University has also PG Centres at Karaikal and Port Blair. Karaikal Centre currently offers three PG programmes. The MHRD - India Rankings 2017 ranked the Pondicherry University in 37th place among University Category and 59th place in the Overall Category out of 724 Universities / Institutions by a ranking process through National Institutional Ranking Framework. The University has 15 Schools, 39 Departments, 11 Centres and One Chair offering over 141 PG, P.G.Diploma/Certificate & Research programmes and receiving about 50,000 applications for these programmes from all over India. The University has more than 6400 students, about 500 PhD scholars and over 49,000 students in its 95 affiliated colleges and singed 48 MoUs (25 international and 23 national) with Foreign Universities / Institutions and Indian Institutions. The University Library is totally automated with RFID and CCTV Surveillance System with remote login facility for information access. And also has special facility for visually challenged (Braille Lab) in the library to access the resources through specialized software. About the Department The Department of Library and Information Science was started during the academic year 2007-08. The Department offers a two years integrated Master’s Degree (M.Lib.I.Sc.), a Ph.D. Degree Programme in Library and Information Science and an Add-on Course – Postgraduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) offered in the evenings. M.Lib.I.Sc. is a professional degree and there is a great demand for the library professionals in the job market. M.Lib.I.Sc. postgraduates get placed as Librarians, Information Scientists, Knowledge Managers, Technical Editors, Consultants, etc. Those who qualify UGC- NET or SET examination can enter academics as Assistant Professor or Assistant Librarian of a University or Librarian of a College. Those who qualify UGC-JRF can also pursue research in the field of Library & Information Science with UGC fellowship. An added qualification of PGDLAN would place the student at a higher advantage in the job arena with knowledge of automation and networking. ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2019 is: Restructuring of Library and Information Science Education in the Internet Era Sub-themes include, but are not limited to: · Changing information landscape and LIS education. · Media and information literacy including data literacy · Open movement including open access, open data and open educational resources etc. · ICT advances and need for relevant competencies · Human resource development for mobile-learning, big data, open data, and big open linked data · LIS education, and changing employment and workplace scenario · Preparedness of LIS Departments/Schools for changing environment · ODL for inclusion and quality manpower development · Human values, ethics and aesthetics of LIS education and practice · Role of government bodies including the UGC for regulating and supporting LIS education · LIS education and the Sustainable Development Goals · LIS literature, research and training CALL FOR PAPERS The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the theme of the conference. latest by18 November 2019. Abstracts will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main topic of the conference. The papers 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 18 November 2019 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab), by email at iatlis2019(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 12 December 2019. 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 12 December 2019 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046179, 80. IMPORTANT DATES: Paper submission . : 18 November 2019 Notification of acceptance : 21 November 2019 Registration form submission : 12 December 2019 Conference Dates . : 19-20 December 2019 For further details contact: Prof. I. V. Malhan President, IATLIS Email: imalhan47(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh Director (Collaborations and Partnerships) IATLIS and Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science & Professor In-Charge, Punjabi University Library, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) Tel: 0175-304-6152 and 6153 Email: jagtardeep(a)gmail.com 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 Pondicherry The Pondicherry University is located at about 165 km south of Chennai metropolitan city and is well-connected by road and rail. Pondicherry has got an airport having daily flights to Bangalore and Hyderabad. Pondicherry University is situated on the Chennai-Puducherry East Coast Road (ECR) where buses ply frequently from Chennai to Puducherry on the ECR route round the clock. From Chennai, this is the most convenient route to reach the University and you can get down on request at the University Gate. However, from Chennai, Puducherry can also be reached by NH 45 via. Tindivanam and one should get down at Puducherry Bus Stand and then take a city service to reach the University. It is have distance of 170 km from Chennai, 204 km from Trichy, 233 km from Tirupati, 335 km from Madurai, 639 km from Trivandrum, 578 km from Kanyakumari, 96 km from Mahabalipuram, 368 km from Bangalore and 564 km from Kochi. >From other southern towns and cities like Bengaluru, Tiruchirapalli, Madurai, Coimbatore, Trivandrum by road/rail, one should get down at Puducherry Bus Stand /Railway Station. By train, one has to get down at Puducherry Railway Station and reach Bus Stand in order to catch a town bus to reach Pondicherry University. The Pondicherry University is located at about 11 Kms north of Puducherry Bus Stand and takes about 25 minutes travelling time and the bus fare is Rs.10/-. Autorickshaws are also available from Puducherry Town and may charge about Rs.150-200/- for drop at the University. Weather and Accommodation: The temperature usually ranges between 20 - 30 degree celcius and generally humid. A wide range of accommodation is available in Pondicherry ranging from Rs.700/- to Rs.5000/-. Organizing Secretary Dr. C. K. Ramaiah, Professor, DLIS and Dean, School of Media and Communication Pondicherry University,Puducherry Email: ckramaiah.lis(a)pondiuni.edu.in ; ckramaiah(a)gmail.com Tel(O): 0413-2654047; 2654592, Fax: 0413-2656766; Mobile: 9487605773. Local Organizing Committee: Dr. Rekha.R.V. Assistant Professor & HoD I/C DLIS, Pondicherry University Email: rekhatvm(a)gmail.com Dr. R. Sevukan, Associate Professor DLIS, Pondicherry University Email: sevukan2002(a)yahoo.com , rsevukan.lis(a)pondiuni.edu.in Dr. Mangkhollen Singson Assistant Professor DLIS, Pondicherry University Email: manglien(a)gmail.com Dr. M. Leeladharan Assistant Professor DLIS, Pondicherry University Email: mleeladharan(a)rediffmail.com Registration Form XXXV IATLIS Conference 19-20 December 2019 at Pondicherry University, Puducherry 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 12 December 2019.

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2019 Conference - Submit your paper and be a part of the national conference, ACTREC, Mumbai.
by Santosh Biradar 04 Nov '19

04 Nov '19

Dear Professional, It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that 'Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education Cancer' (ACTREC) in association with Institute of Scientometrics (IoS) is organizing 'National Conference on Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics' (IoS 2019) ( https://ios2019.wixsite.com/conference) November 2019 at ACTREC, Navi Mumbai. The theme of the conference is focusing on the landscape of scholarly communication, which has undergone tremendous change over the last two decades adding more dimensions and complexion to it. It has thrown a great challenge for library and information science professionals to manage dynamic online resources. Similarly, it is equally critical for policymakers to evaluate the research contributions contributed by researchers in peer-reviewed journals and various other sources using metrics and trending tools. In the past, IoS has organized seven conferences in a series from 2012, which were proved to be great contributions to the knowledge of metrics and sharing new ideas on various quality indicators to measure science. It is the 8th conference under this series, we wish to continue this trend by way of contributing newer ideas to the landscape of research metrics and scholarly communication. IoS 2019 is expected to bring a galaxy of speakers from Subject Experts, Researchers, Academicians, Library and Information Science professionals, Students, Policy Makers and other administrators who are engaged in measuring the quality of science. The conference will have: Plenary talks, Keynote Presentations, Thematic Events, Collaborative Learning, and Networking IoS 2019 invites papers focusing on the theme of the conference. Key Thematic Areas includes (but not limited to) · Scholarly Communication and Impact Analysis · Open Access and Scholarly Publishing Models · eLearning, MOOCs, and Digital Repositories · Scientometrics 2.0 · Social networking and Altmetrics · New Metrics & Scholarly Impact · Future of Communication and Metric Tools · Librarianship and Research Impact Analysis · Research Evaluation Tools · Bibliometric Laws · Big Data & Social Networks · Digital Libraries and Open Access Dates to remember 30th September 2019 – Submission of full papers 8th October 2019 - Notification of acceptance with comments 15th October 2019 - Submission of final paper incorporating comments 21st October 2019 - Registration deadline for authors Conference Dates: 22-23 November 2019 Submit your final papers at < https://ios2019.wixsite.com/conference/paper-submission> For more information on IoS 2019 please visit < https://ios2019.wixsite.com/conference > I thank you and look forward to your participation in IoS 2019. With warm regards, Satish Munnolli ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------- Organizing Secretary - IoS 2019 Librarian & Officer-In-Charge, SCoPE Cell Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210 India

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High quality OER for all biology teachers
by Subbiah Arunachalam 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

Please see http://www.laskerfoundation.org/new-noteworthy/articles/reinventing-introdu… Spread the word among all college and university biology teachers. Subbiah Arunachalam 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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EIFL
by Subbiah Arunachalam 31 Oct '19

31 Oct '19

EIFL is 20 years old in the same year as Andrew Carnegie's centenary. The organization has done remarkably well. See https://www.eifl.net/blogs/looking-back-20-years-eifl?utm_source=feedburner… 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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Analysis of Plagiarism Detection Software in Education - Turnitin and Urkund
by Dp Tripathi 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

Dear Sir/Madam/Friends, I am in process to analyze two major plagiarism detection software being used in different educational institutions. Happy to share the link with questionnaire to collect your input. Please spare few minutes from your valuable time and fill up the questionnaire via the link mentioned below. https://forms.gle/MVUmdmxGNteSwVxs7 I assure you that your input will not be shared anywhere and will be used only in aggregate. Should you have any questions / suggestions, please feel free to contact me at dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com Thanks DP Tripathi -- ************************************** *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************** Assistant Librarian & AR (Offg.) AC-UG Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************** *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in/>* ************************************** *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in/>* **************************************

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CFP -5th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications (SOFEA-2019) December 14-15, 2019, Chennai, India
by s kareem 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

Hi There, Please join us for below conference. 5th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications (SOFEA-2019) December 14-15, 2019, Chennai, Indiahttps://csen2019.org/sofea/index.html Scope & Topics5th International Conference on Software Engineering and Applications (SOFEA-2019) is a forum for presenting new advances and research results in the fields of Software Engineering and Applications. The conference will bring together leading researchers, engineers and scientists in the domain of interest from around the world in these areas. Authors are solicited to contribute to the conference by submitting articles that illustrate research results, projects, surveying works and industrial experiences that describe significant advances in the areas of Software Engineering and Applications. Topics of interest • Advances in Software Engineering• Knowledge-based Systems and Formal Methods• Languages and Formal Methods• Managing Software Projects• Multimedia and Visual Software Engineering• Quality Management• Search Engines and Information Retrieval• Software Engineering Decision Making• Software Engineering Practice• Software Maintenance and Testing• Software Process• Web Engineering• Web-based Education Systems and Learning Applications Paper SubmissionAuthors are invited to submit papers through the Submission system Contact UsHere’s where you can reach us : sofeaconfe(a)yahoo.com or sofea(a)csen2019.org Thanks!Kareem.

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STUDENT COLLOQUIUM
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile , Mysore Road , RVCE Post Bangalore , 560059 SEMINAR 8 (2018-2020) Title : Total Quality Management In Library and Information Center Abstract : The organizations are usually concerned with providing quality services to its customers. Total Quality Management (TQM) is a complete process that applies to any organization today, it provides the tools and the direction to improve the quality of an organization. The purpose of this seminar is to provide an overview of TQM, its application and implementation in the Library and Information center. The seminar will also discuss its implementation issues and challenges, some real-world use cases including the others. Speaker : Kangzangbe Chuilo Coordinator : Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date : 31-10-2019 Time : 2 p.m Venue : DRTC Class Room (G-16) , ISI Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA-India Workshop on Open Access to Legal Knowledge in India (deadline to apply 4 November 2019)
by Raj K Bhardwaj 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

OPEN ACCESS TO LEGAL KNOWLEDGE - WORKSHOP IN INDIA When 2 – 3 December 2019 Where Delhi, India (Exact location will be provided to the selected applicants) Workshop organized by the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) Law Libraries Section. Sponsored by IFLA. The workshop provides an opportunity to develop professional skills, share knowledge and practices, discuss practical issues, and increase regional capacity and leadership amongst law librarians. More specifically, the workshop aims to: 1. Increase opportunities to access legal information at a regional level through collaboration, open access, databases, repositories, digital publications etc. 2. Encourage the development of national and regional legal information and collection development policies. 3. Promote educational and professional opportunities for legal information professionals. 4. Develop legal research skills. 5. Encourage public access to legal information These goals will be achieved through five thematic presentations: *Open Access* Provide an overview of open access to legal sources worldwide and the practical skills required to benefit from them. Present and discuss the potential and limitations of open access of legal sources in legal research. *Legal Research Skills* Provide practical tools to improve legal research skills such as the gathering of facts, identification of legal issues, and consultation of print and electronic sources. *Collection Development* Provide practical information on collection development, both print and electronic, such as policy, selection, evaluation, and promotion. Discuss challenges (policy and budget), digitization initiatives, institutional approaches, and benefits of sharing and collaboration. *Public Access to Legal Information* Demonstrate the importance of public access to legal information and its challenges. Introduce the concept of legal capability, and provide an awareness of major public legal education and information initiatives and their impact. *Professional Development and Networking* Provide information on professional development opportunities for law librarians through hosting exchanges, conferences, collaboration with foreign institutions, and law library associations. *APPLICATION INFORMATION:* There is no registration fee, but participants must cover their own costs for transport, food and accommodation. Selected applicants are expected to attend all sessions on both days of the workshop and make a 5-minute presentation on a topic relating to law or law librarianship during the workshop. More information will be provided to selected applicants. The number of participants will be limited to 50 and priority will be given to individuals working in law libraries or with law-related information and materials. The organizing committee reserves the right to select applicants with regard to representing different regions or types of libraries and by their potential contribution to the goals of the workshop. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee participation at the workshop. All applicants will be notified by November 8th if they were selected or not to participate at the workshop and those that will be selected will be asked to confirm attendance. *APPLICATION DEADLINE*: Monday, November 4th, 2019. Apply here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScfWSyu4cvB3OEAn079sl49fC204UI30sE…> *ORGANIZING COMMITEE* Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj (St. Stephen’s College, India) Heather Casey (Georgetown University, USA) Mark Engsberg (Emory University, USA) Joseph Hinger (LLMC, USA) Sonia Poulin (Justice Education Society, Canada)

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Librarian Gr.II: Rajasthan Public Service Commission
by Paramjit Singh 30 Oct '19

30 Oct '19

*Librarian Gr. II: Rajasthan Public Service Commission* *Age- 40 years * *Educational Qualifications-* (i) Graduate with degree or diploma in library Science. (ii) Working knowledge of Hindi written in Devnagri Script and knowledge of Rajasthani Culture. Last date- 24-11-2019 For Complete details please log in 1. https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in/Static/RecruitmentAdvertisements/D0B527AF0680… 2. https://rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in i -- Thanks & Regards <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> *S Paramjit Rana | **Librarian *| M.A., M. Phil. <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> Tel. +91 9968 308970, 9911 270778 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> *"Vidya Vichari Ta Parupkari" <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/>* *Please consider the environment before printing this email !! <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/>!* *Useful Links* [image: Logo] <https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/> <https://swayamprabha.gov.in/> <https://swayam.gov.in/> <https://doaj.org/> <https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/>[image: Vidya Lakshmi Portal] <https://www.vidyalakshmi.co.in/Students/>

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