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Advertisement for Library Trainees
by rajendra singh 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Dear All, Please bring the following advertisement to the notice of interested candidates - The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology - Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) (A State University Established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi) wishes to hire Library Trainees for its Library and Information Center: *Essential Qualification:*Post Graduate (MLISc)/ Graduate (BLISc)/ Two Years Diploma in Library and Information Science from recognized Institution/ University with First Class. *Desired abilities, skills, and knowledge:* - Basic knowledge of Computers fundamentals - Working knowledge of modern principles and practices of library science - Knowledge of IT Applications in Library and Information Services - Knowledge of recent trends and technologies in Library and Information Services - Ability to read and comprehend written material - Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing - Ability to perform calculations involving basic arithmetic functions - Tact and courtesy in dealing with Library users *Stipend:* Rs.17,000/-, Rs.15,000/- and Rs.10,000/- per month (consolidated) *Duration of Training:* The term of appointment will be purely on temporary basis for 6 months, by performance it may be extended further for maximum 6 months. *Nature of Training:* Learn while working on different functions & services of the IIIT-Delhi Library and Information Center. *Roles and Responsibilities:* - Provide assistance, and guidance to library users - Check-in/Check-out of resources (Issue/Return) - Accessioning, Classification, and Cataloguing of resources - Technical processing (To paste the Spine labels, Due date slips, RFID tags, Institute’s Sticker, EM tattle tapes, Stamping, etc.) - Arrange books and periodicals on racks - Answer reference queries - Support in the acquisition of resources - Assisting in collection development, recommending titles for purchase - Performing on-line computer searches of the database - Compiling bibliographies *Age Limit:* 25 years (as on the last date of application) *Other terms & conditions:* - Selection of trainees will be based on interview/test - No TA/DA will be given for attending the selection interview/test - The selected trainees are expected to work six days a week - The trainees may be assigned shift duty on the rotation basis and may have to work on - Saturday, Sunday and holidays as well - Training/internship certificate will be issued after completion of at least 6 months training/internship at IIIT-Delhi Library and Information Center Eligible and interested candidates may please *APPLY ONLINE* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuZmN-XhsmyG0rlXwa2o4Df-kkJ9d33sx…> for the above mentioned post latest by 11th May 2019. Regards, RAJENDRA -- Rajendra Singh Manager - Library & Information Center Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) (A State University Established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Okhla, Phase III New Delhi - 110020, India Email: rajendra(a)iiitd.ac.in Phone: +91 11 2690 7510

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An interview with Aaron Tay of Singapore Management University
by Santosh C. Hulagabali 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Dear all, Chinmayee Bhange interviews Aaron Tay, Library Analytics Manager of Singapore Management University. Open Interview aimed to feature this interview to know how a library analytics manager and research librarian serves the users with the balanced use of technology and professional skills. Please read his thought provoking interview post on: "Librarians should not fall into the trap of just wanting to look innovative to keep up with the Joneses" https://openinterview.org/2019/04/22/aaron-tay-librarians-should-not-fall-i… / We welcome your comments on the blog post. Best regards,

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Applications invited for the post of Research Assistant
by Raj K Bhardwaj 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Dear Sir/Madam, Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will be recruited for a period of 1 year (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: The last date to submit the resume is: April 30, 2019 Submit your resume to: principal(a)ststephens.edu and copy to: raajchd(a)gmail.com for more details, please click the link below: https://www.ststephens.edu/lib-research-asst-apr2019/ Thanking you, Sincerely yours, Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Librarian St Stephen's College University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Mobile: 09711508289

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On-line Workshop on Open Source Solutions through Skype
by Dp Tripathi 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Dear Friends, I have personally experienced the need of training on Open Source Solutions these days and many professionals find difficult to attend such program due to some personal / official reasons. In this regard, I have thought of an idea and proposing to those institute / college who wish to organize such program in their Institute / College. If any institute / college wishes to organize workshop (online), can conduct with the following required items. 1. Projector – 01 No. 2. System / Laptop – 01 No. 3. Speaker – 01 No. for voice clarity during program 4. Systems / Laptops for the participants in the lab or wherever institute / college wishes to organize the program for their staff. 5. Skype ID 6. Web Cam (Required only if you wish to see me in your computer / laptop 7. Internet Connection with good speed during program *What to Do?* The institute/college has to arrange the above items in the lab and connect with me through Skype ID. Rest of the training will be given online to the staff. *What topic can be?* *Koha, DSpace, Joomla, WordPress, Open Journal System, Zotero, Mendeley* If any college / institute wishes to organize, may plan and let me know accordingly to schedule. I shall assist as much as possible. Better to consider Saturday and Sunday for the program. Mail ID: 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 & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section 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> * ************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2019-04-21
by Mohan Hr 21 Apr '19

21 Apr '19

*Interesting Reads – 2019-04-21* *Read the Post at** https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/04/interesting-reads-2019-04-21.html <https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/04/interesting-reads-2019-04-21.html>* *Contents* *Articles* - World Changing Ideas 2019: All the winners, finalists, and honorable mentions - How much is your data worth? - How the Boeing 737 Max Disaster Looks to a Software Developer - What Is Edge Computing? - A guide to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Shorter Walks, Better Shopping: How Airport Design Is Changing - What robots and AI may mean for university lecturers and students - Industry 4.0 as an evolution, not a revolution - 65 (Productive) Things to Do When You're Bored at Work - How exponential technologies are transforming business – and what opportunities entrepreneurs can tap - Focus on Quantum Science and Technology Initiatives Around the World - How One Man’s Legacy Could Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral - A Virtual-Reality Program to Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking - 5G & The Future Of Connectivity: 20 Industries The Tech Could Transform - Bonus: The complexity of memory (videos) *Events / Announcements* - CSI, IEEE CS, IEEE PCS & ACM: Joint presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” at Chennai on 29th Apr 2019 - Digital Security Association of India (DiSAI) Workshop on “Securing the Digital Space” on Saturday, 27th Apr 2019 at Chennai - TalentSprint WE (Women Engineers) Program, supported by Google Opens - Call For Papers: IEEE TENCON 2019 at Kochi during 17-19 Oct 2019 - IEEE INDICON-2019 at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat during 13-15 Dec 2019 Read the post at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/04/interesting-reads-2019-04-21.html Archives at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/01/interesting-reads-archives-2019-201… *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 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "csi-chennai-sbcs" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to csi-chennai-sbcs+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to csi-chennai-sbcs(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/csi-chennai-sbcs/CABw38yixroHFr%3DMh4b%3D… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/csi-chennai-sbcs/CABw38yixroHFr%3DMh4b%3D…> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” on 29th Apr 2019 at 6.00 p.m
by Mohan Hr 21 Apr '19

21 Apr '19

Dear all Pl. find the invite for the presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” on 29th Apr 2019 at 6.00 p.m. The PDF invite is available at http://bit.ly/2GycICP and also at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2019/mm-190429-dic.pdf To facilitate logistics, pl. re-register at https://goo.gl/fQJ65T HR Mohan Chair, ACM Chennai Professional Chapter INVITE ============================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter ACM Chennai Professional Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” by Mr. M. Murali Technology Consultant on Monday, 29th April 2019 at 6.00 p.m. at The Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) Programme 6.00 p.m. : Networking & Tea 6.30 p.m. : Presentation 7.45 p.m .: Dinner About the Presentation: Disruption and Innovation are key vectors in any conversation today. We are noticing the virtual clusters forming today - just like automobile, or finance, or hardware design in the past. What are the elements that contribute to these clusters? What are they? Who are the players? What are its components? How are they related to what we do? What are Unicorns? Why are they important? How are technology radar helping in managing innovation? With opportunity to hold a discussion thru a Q&A About the Speaker: Mr. Murali has over 25+ years of experience in IT, disruptions, and innovations that covers diversified experience in deep tech, architecture, design, development, delivery, compliance / regulation and consulting. Mr. Murali, a technology enthusiast, been an individual contributor, participated and developed several innovation programs with Universities and Corporate world. He had been technology adviser for several corporations, universities, start-ups and government entities. He as a member of Global Technology Vision Team, developed Technology Radar as a tool for addressing a broad brush of technologies strategically needed for business / digital transformation in corporations. He had published Technology Vision Document that focused on following key trends in Technologies. Leveraged social media platform to post articles and offered necessary technology nudge. He had offered Technology advice as a service to startups, mid-sized corporation and is an active member in CTO Forum of CII. He had been proliferating disruptive innovations and emerging technologies with colleges and universities through their TBI (Technology Business Incubator programs) and had also been evangelizing these trends in conferences, workshops, hackathons, and professional forums and blogging about it. Specialties: Design Thinking, Smart Cities, Speed Geeking, Crowd sourcing, Disruptive innovations, Block Chain, Wearable computing, Internet of things, Chatbots, VR / AR. To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/fQJ65T

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One Week National Workshop on Metadata Management and Open Source Discovery Systems for Libraries 24th – 29th June, 2019
by Nipul G. Shihora 20 Apr '19

20 Apr '19

Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar! INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar has announced the *One Week National Workshop on Metadata Management and Open Source Discovery Systems for Libraries 24th – 29th June 2019.* *About Workshop:* The field of metadata is in transition phase, where job titles and responsibilities are making the shift from traditional cataloging to non-MARC resource description. The role of cataloguer is now changed to integrating non-MARC metadata in response to libraries' increasing focus on the collection of electronic resources and provide easy discovery of library resources to users. In addition to have knowledge of traditional cataloguing, library staff need to update themselves with knowledge of metadata/advanced metadata topics; emerging metadata standards; general programming; XML and organization of information including electronic resources. There are certain tools and techniques available for retrospective conversion of bibliographic data, such as ISISASCII, ISISMARC, MarcEdit etc., which are available in open domain or in open source. INFLIBNET Centre has also contributed an open source utility for converting Ms-Excel data into MARCXML format. In addition to metadata conversion, several open source discovery softwares are also available for providing single search option of various kind of resources available in library. It also provides option for harvesting metadata from various repositories. The Workshop includes lectures as well as extensive hands-on training which will provide both theoretical as well as practical exposure to the participants. The participants will get fair idea and ability to convert various types of bibliographic data such as books, journal articles, theses, etc., into standardized format i.e. MARC21. The participants will also learn basics of XML and XSL for mapping different metadata into a single indexed format. The Workshop will provide extensive training on installation and configuration of above mentioned softwares and VuFind open source software which will enable participants to independently work on conversion of bibliographic data and managing metadata. *Following topics will be covered in the workshop: * - Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Standards; - Fundamentals of Retrospective Conversion (Theory); - Use of Copy Cataloguing Process from External Sources - Use of XL2MARCXML Utility developed by INFLIBNET Centre; - Installation and Configuration of ISISMARC and MarcEdit; - Data Migration from MARC21 to Excel and Excel to MARC21 using MARCEdit - Conversion of Multi-Lingual Bibliographic Data; - Verification/ Validation of MARC records; - Metadata Harvesting through OAI-PMH; - Understanding of Linux Commands, XML and XSL; - Open Source Discovery Tools/Softwares; - Installation and customization of VuFind; and - Mapping and importing different category of items to VuFind. *Target Audience* Library professionals working in universities/colleges who are interested in retrospective conversion of bibliographic data, students, information scientists, system administrators, database managers and others with similar domain. *Pre-requisite* Basics of metadata, operating knowledge of Ms-Excel, basic knowledge of MARC21. *Venue* The Training programme will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India. *Workshop Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 7,080.00 (Rupees Seven Thousand Eighty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 10,810.00 (Rupees Ten Thousand Eight hundred Ten only) with accommodation which is inclusive of GST rates. It covers the cost of training programme kit containing training materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner during the training period. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. The Centre also accepts payment by NEFT /RTGS for the workshop. The bank account details will be shared on request. *Accommodation* The Centre will arrange accommodation during the period of training at INFLIBNET Guest House (A/C Room) on twin sharing basis. The participants must send prior intimation and charges for accommodation along with registration fees. The accommodation will be provided first come first basis. *Registration* The application for registration to the workshop should be submitted online at https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/login.php on or before 20th June 2019. For more details, please go through the brochure at https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/docs/metadata_2019.pdf For further information please contact: vaishali(a)inflibnet.ac.in, mitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in, dinesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in, hitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in, hosamani(a)inflibnet.ac.in. -- *सादर धन्यवाद / Thanks & Regards* *निपुल जी. शिहोरा / Nipul G. Shihora* *परियोजना अधिकारी (एल एस) / Project Officer (LS)* *इनफ्लिबनेट केंद्र / INFLIBNET Centre - (An IUC of UGC)* *इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर, **गुजरात ** / Infocity, Gandhinagar, **Gujarat**-382 007.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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School Library Association (SLA India) competitions to celebrate WBCD 2019
by secretary slaindia 18 Apr '19

18 Apr '19

Dear All, School Library Association (SLA India) launches two national level competitions to celebrate World Book and Copyright Day 2019. 1. Reading Mascot for India What: Design a mascot for India which inspires everyone to read. Who can participate: Any school-going child in India can participate. No registration fee. How to participate: Step 1: Register online at www.slaindia.org Step 2: Design a Reading Mascot (paper size A4, any medium) with any or all of the key ideas like books, reading, literacy, knowledge, information, libraries, etc. Step 3: Send your creation to SLA. There are two ways, (1) Scan it at high resolution and email to slaindia.org(a)gmail.com OR (2) Send it by ordinary/speed post to KLA HQ (The General Secretary, School Library Association, E-37 F/F, KH No 10/10 Jeewan Park, Pankha Road, Uttam Nagar, New Delhi 110 059). Winners: The first three national level winners will be presented each with a memento and a certificate. The entries of the first three winners and other selected entries will be published on the SLA website and used in reading and literacy campaigns. 2. 'Share Your Story' What: Write a story and share it with the world Who can participate: Any school-going child in India can participate. No age limit. No registration fee. How to participate: Step 1: Register online at www.slaindia.org Step 2: Write a short story (1000-3000 words). You are free to choose any language and theme. Step 3: Email the story to slaindia.org(a)gmail.com (If your story is in a regional language and you face difficulty in typesetting it, scan the pages and email them to slaindia.org(a)gmail.com). Winners: The first three national level winners will be presented with mementos and certificates. The stories of the first three winners and other selected stories will be published on the SLA website. Jury: The entries of both competitions will be evaluated by a national level Jury of experts in the respective areas. Important Date: Last date for online registration and submission of entries: 20 April 2019 About SLA: School Library Association (SLA) is the first registered (No.319/2018) National level professional Association of Indian School Librarians and all those who care for school librarianship. To know more and become a member, visit www.slaindia.org Thank you S. L. FAISAL General Secretary School Library Association, INDIA Mobile: +91 9447699724 E-mail: secretary.slaindia(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Extention of paper submission date at Nit Rourkela
by vinod mishra 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Dear all Since many paper contributors are in the last stage of their paper finalization so on request we have extended few days after which no request will be entertained. Please note below registration dead line is for paper contributors only but for rest of the participants it is open till 19th May, 2019. Paper submission: 25 April Acceptence notification: 26 April Registration of accepted paper: 28 April Event website: https://elpesnitr.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Case Study Request
by Paramjit Singh 17 Apr '19

17 Apr '19

Dear Can I have following case study please # The Rise and Fall of Nokia by Juan Alcacer <https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=178197&click=byline>, Tarun Khanna <https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6491&click=byline> and Christine Snively (https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=46041) -- Thanks & Regards *S Paramjit Rana <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238> | **Librarian * <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238>| M.A., M. Phil. Tel. +91 9968 308970, 9911 270778 *"Vidya Vichari Ta Parupkari"* P please consider the environment before printing this email !!! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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