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Cost of knowledge
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 May '19

08 May '19

Friends: Here is some information, courtesy activist and OA advocate Carl Malamud, on how much CSIR labs and Indian universities spend on journal subscription: https://archive.org/details/CostOfKnowledge Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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DRTC/ISI - MRC/Drexel University joint Symposium on Data Representation and Organization Techniques
by Sagar Gajbe 08 May '19

08 May '19

DRTC/ISI - MRC/Drexel University joint Symposium on Data Representation and Organization Techniques July 2-4, 2019 Sponsored by Indo-US Science and Technology Forum https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dro/ Data are valuable assets when exploited to impact change, scientific thought, productivity and growth. Data is being generated at an unprecedented rate. Data are now the new currency and deemed as major assets for science and for humanity. Management and stewardship of data is an area that needs the attention of the scientific community. Big data has been discussed at various forums and the focus has been on processing huge amounts of data. While that is important, the tools and techniques needed to harness data to facilitate easy retrieval and access are also crucial. FAIR principles emphasize that it is not only important that data produced is used, but it is crucial for it to be stored, processed and hosted in such a way as to make it easily Findable, Accessible, Interoperable and Reusable. The key to efficient data retrieval lies in efficient data representation and organization. Use of standards in data representation would ensure data Interoperability and reuse. The symposium is announced with the aim of disseminating and sharing the latest developments on the topic based on research experience of teams at Drexel University and Indian Statistical Institute. The Symposium draws on International expertise in the field. It aims to attract senior researchers and faculty, young researchers and students who will benefit from the knowledge exchange and interaction with International experts who have been identified. The symposium will serve as a platform for future research thoughts in an area of scientific importance. Topics: 1. Introduction to Data Repositories 2. Standards for Data Representation 3. Data Organization 4. Research Data Management 4. Comparative study of Data Repository software 5. Case studies: Comparative study of data.gov sites 6. Comparative study RDM sites 7. Institutional Data Management 8. Comparative study of domain specific data types 9. DCAT and other metadata schema 10. Data Licensing: Creative commons and other Licenses 11. Technology Platform for data organization and services: CKAN Target Audience: Institutional repository managers, data managers, librarians, information and knowledge managers, metadata editors and catalogers, scientists in different domains involved in datacycle Registration fees: INR 3000/- [for participants from India and SAARC countries] USD 50/- [for all other countries] Accommodation: Limited accommodation is available on a shared basis on the campus guest house on ‘First Come First Served’ basis. Registration fee does NOT include accommodation, breakfastand dinner. Those who wish to book for accommodation please mail us at office(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in. Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore For detailed information and updates, please visit: https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dro/ Contact: office(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Phone: +91-80-26985 490 -- *With Regards,* *Sagar Gajbe.* *Documentation Research and Training Centre,Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.*

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Call for paper for a national seminar
by Basavaraj Kumbar 08 May '19

08 May '19

Dear Professionals, For more information visit : http://iil.lisacademy.org/ Important Date: - Last date for Submission of Papers: *20th April 2019* - Acceptance Notification: *30th April 2019* - Last date for camera ready submission: *15th May 2019* Papers are invited on the following Themes and Sub-themes. You can submit your manuscript to the e-Mail ID: *iil.lisacademy(a)gmail.com* <iil.lisacademy(a)gmail.com> *Conference Theme: “Innovations in Libraries”* *Conference Sub-Themes:* - *Library Resources/Content:* Innovations in Content – Both Proprietary and Open Domain – Generation, Publishing, Packaging, Access/Sharing, Licensing, Rights, Content Use and Usage Standards, Applications and Impact - *Library & Information Services:* Innovations in LIS Services – OPAC, Circulation, Alerts, Personalization and Profiling of users and Organizations, Use and Application of Technology in Innovative Services – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data visualization, Sharing/Collaborations, Reference Services, Referral Services, Use of Social Media in innovative services- YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ResearchGate etc., - *Library Users/Manpower/LIS Education:* Innovative Teaching Methods in LIS, Innovative ways of utilizing Libraries in Library education, MOOCs, eLearning and Technology in teaching and LIS education, Innovation in connecting and serving Library Users - *Technology & Innovations in Libraries:* Impact of Technology in the transformation of Libraries; Role of Technology in Innovations in Libraries; Innovative ways of applying Technology in Libraries and LIS education. Future Technologies and new and possible innovations in Libraries. - *Best practices in Public Libraries:* Public Libraries as Knowledge hubs, Community Information centres, Smart libraries for smart cities. Regards, *Mr. Basavaraj S. Kumbar* *MLISc. UGC-NET, (Ph. D)* Librarian, Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Savagaon Road, Belagavi - 590 009 <http://www.wix.com/basukumbar/basukumbar>

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Report Require from "RESEARCH AND MARKETS"
by Gaurang Raval . 08 May '19

08 May '19

Dear All One of our patron wants under mentioned report for his study. Details: 1) REPORT LINK: https://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/5x6v7c/india_snacks?w=4 “India Snacks Market: Forecast by Snacks, Companies and Consumer Surveys” Please send the same, if have access of it. It will be great help. Thank you Regards, *GAURANG RAVAL* Library Assistant (Out-Source) B C Roy Memorial Library Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta Joka, Kolkata - 700104, West Bengal, INDIA

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Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 194, Issue 11
by Dr. Pradip Das 08 May '19

08 May '19

Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." Academic libraries are getting very poor response from users. It is true. However, we have to understand the cause behind it. We as LISPs are always doing research on how to increase the response from users. Some points for the failure to attract users are found : 1. Poor infrastructure of library 2. Constraints in collection development due to lack of flow of funds. 3. During the recent times it is found that students are doing literature survey from their own desk because they have the Wi-Fi facilities. They like to learn more through electronic media. 4. Poor/Semi/Half - Qualified LISPs. (Though some may not be agreed on this point, but it is on of the prime factors) 5. Managements' indifferent / negligence behavior towards systematic library development and appointing an appropriate library professional. Thus it is better to have the option to give access to all possible public to an academic library. On Tue, May 7, 2019 at 10:51 PM <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: Use of academic libraries by the public (Koteswara Rao Mamidi) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 6 May 2019 17:22:17 +0000 > From: Koteswara Rao Mamidi <mk-rao(a)hotmail.com> > To: vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com> > Cc: Anil Kumar Hanumappa <anil67(a)gmail.com>, lis-forum > <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, Subbiah Arunachalam > <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Use of academic libraries by the public > Message-ID: <3940EE94-9B4F-446A-93AB-723E72F81C95(a)hotmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="windows-1252" > > I do not agree that academic libraries have lost their value or importance > among academic fraternity. Yes, it may be true that the number of > students/faculty visiting university libraries in person has come down > because the required electronic information is easily available over the > Internet to its users. > In case there is a library which has lost its impression among its users, > it may be due to poor management of library collection, infrastructure and > services by mediocre library professionals. Academic libraries are indeed > the backbone for higher education and cannot be dismissed so easily. > There is nothing wrong if academic libraries are open to general public to > a limited extend without jeopardizing the interest of the intended users, > i.e students and faculty. > > Dr. M Koteswara Rao > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 06-May-2019, at 11:57 AM, vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com<mailto: > mishravk79(a)gmail.com>> wrote: > > I agree with Anil sir. Day by Day libraries are loosing their impression > among academic fraternity hence the current suggestion may increase the > value of same among those who are really thirsty for information. > > > > On Sun, 5 May 2019 19:58 Anil Kumar Hanumappa, <anil67(a)gmail.com<mailto: > anil67(a)gmail.com>> wrote: > All good ideas have problems in their acceptance and implementation. Once > we start the process of conversing these ideas, solutions will follow. I > had suggested this idea to the National Mission on Libraries a few years > back at the ICDL but same response was provided by, if I am not mistaken by > Prof Pental, the chair of NML. > > On the one hand we have academic libraries being not utilised to their > potential and on the other hand poor students not able to access libraries. > Even accessing spaces for learning is not possible today, even if academic > libraries are empty during many holidays, Sundays, etc. We should be able > to open academic libraries to needy students if we put our minds to it. > Problems are plenty but will have solutions too. > > I know it is a difficult idea but it's time has come. > > Regards > > H Anilkumar > Librarian, IIMA > > > > > On Sat, May 4, 2019, 8:04 PM Koteswara Rao Mamidi <mk-rao(a)hotmail.com > <mailto:mk-rao@hotmail.com>> > wrote: > > > The idea of making academic libraries ‘public’ is good and a welcome move > > because they are run by ‘public money’ but, there are many problems of > > management such as reduced seating space and access to limited print > > reading material by student members, thefts, etc. further, publishers who > > license electronic resources to academic libraries will not allow others > > (public) to access their resources freely. Licensing of e-resources to > > university libraries in India is already problematic due to FTE count. > The > > legal battle between Delhi University and OUP/CUP on free distribution of > > xerox copies of text books shows that business and scholarship cannot go > > together. Although this whole idea of ‘openness’ sounds very good it’s > > implementation in India will certainly create a storm among academicians > > and publishers. > > > > Dr M Koteswara Rao > > Retd. Librarian > > Univ of Hyderabad > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > > > On 04-May-2019, at 10:52 AM, Subbiah Arunachalam < > > subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com<mailto:subbiah.arunachalam@gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > > > > Should the public be allowed to use an academic institution's library? > > > > > > > > > > > > When a similar question was asked of University Librarian Jeffrey > > > MacKie-Mason (UC Berkeley), his reply was 'yes.' > > > > > > > > > > > > *What about for the public?* > > > > > > We are a public library and, under our license, the public can come to > us > > > and access Elsevier articles on-site. A number of people in public > health > > > in the Bay Area come here to read journal articles, for example. They > > will > > > also lose direct access to a 2019 publication. > > > > > > The main thing for the public to know is that we’re taking a major > stand > > > with the power of UC to transform the scholarly journal publishing > > industry > > > for the benefit of our scholars and the public. We remain in > negotiations > > > with other publishers of UC research articles. The industry is not > going > > to > > > change overnight, but we want the public and the world to have access > to > > > research — to our UC research — that is funded by the public in the > first > > > place. That is core to our mission at the University Library. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > -- > > > 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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Mini Tutorial on "Demystifying ML & AI" on 18th May 2019
by Mohan Hr 07 May '19

07 May '19

Dear all Pl. find the call for registration in the Mini Tutorial on “Demystifying Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence” being organised on Saturday, 18 th May 2019 The event announcement in pdf format is available at http://bit.ly/tut-190518-ml-ai and also at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2019/tut-190518-ml-ai.pdf A nominal registration fee of Rs. 100/- per head (by cash) will be payable at the site on 18th May 2019. To participate, pl. register at http://bit.ly/2vEYwkV As seats are limited early registration is suggested. With regards HR Mohan Chair, ACM Chennai ANNOUNCEMENT ================================== ACM Chennai Professional Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter In association with Amitysoft Technologies Pvt Ltd, Chennai organize a Mini Tutorial on “Demystifying Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence” Resource Persons K. R. Jayakumar, CEO, Amitysoft Rohini Tholkappian, Head, Advanced Technology Labs, Amitysoft on Saturday, 18th May 2019 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Amitysoft, 6/22, Second Floor, Dhandapani Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017 Programme 9.00 a.m. : Registration 9.30 a.m. : Session 1 11.00 a.m. :Tea 11.15 a.m. : Session 2 12.30 p.m. : Lunch About the Mini Tutorial: We hear a lot about Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence now-a-days! Idea of AI as Expert Systems existed several decades ago. May be, you are already aware of why we are talking a lot about it now then say last decade? But you want to have a quick appreciation of the state-of-the-art of this exciting field and what it can offer from practical perspective. In this half-a-day mini tutorial, you will find answers to questions such as: • How is machine learning different from conventional programming? • What is the difference between Data Analytics, Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence? • What will fuel successful machine learning applications and how do you confirm the success?. No doubt, algorithms play a key role in exploiting benefits in every machine learning application. What are these algorithms? How do we get to know these algorithms without getting into theory, but at the same time become savvy in their applications? The highlights of this mini tutorial are: • You will be exposed to a refreshingly different, easy to understand view of machine learning algorithms. • We will also walk you through various business problems and their solutions using Machine Learning. • The session will also touch upon the skills required for various roles in Machine Learning career. • You need not be a ‘techie’ to attend this program. A participation certificate will be presented to those who qualify in the test to be administered at the end of the tutorial. Registration: A nominal registration fee of Rs. 100/- per head (by cash) will be payable at the site on 18th May 2019. To participate, pl. register at http://bit.ly/2vEYwkV To facilitate personal interaction, the batch size will be limited to 25 participants on first come first served basis and a confirmation mail will be sent to them. If the registration is more, additional batch will be conducted at a different date. For additional details and queries, pl. contact: Mr. S. Johnson, 8825961381, johnson(a)amitysoft.com

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M-Learning Usage among LIS Students
by Shibin S B 07 May '19

07 May '19

Dear Student, I am doing a survey about "*Mobile Learning Usage among Library and Information Science Students*". I wish to collect your valuable response. So, I kindly request you to complete the online questionnaire in the following link. https://forms.gle/4CbjYtBKCZCQ281X8 Those who are currently pursuing studies under BLISc, MLISc, M Phil, Ph D and other certificate courses in Library and Information Science can fill this questionnaire. Please pass this to your friends too. Thanking you -- *Shibin S B* Adhoc Library Assistant National Institute of Technology, Calicut, Kerala.

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Use of academic libraries by the public
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 May '19

06 May '19

Should the public be allowed to use an academic institution's library? When a similar question was asked of University Librarian Jeffrey MacKie-Mason (UC Berkeley), his reply was 'yes.' *What about for the public?* We are a public library and, under our license, the public can come to us and access Elsevier articles on-site. A number of people in public health in the Bay Area come here to read journal articles, for example. They will also lose direct access to a 2019 publication. The main thing for the public to know is that we’re taking a major stand with the power of UC to transform the scholarly journal publishing industry for the benefit of our scholars and the public. We remain in negotiations with other publishers of UC research articles. The industry is not going to change overnight, but we want the public and the world to have access to research — to our UC research — that is funded by the public in the first place. That is core to our mission at the University Library. -- 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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A bibliophile’s paradise: the National Library of France in a classic documentary from 1956 | Aeon Videos
by Mohan Hr 06 May '19

06 May '19

https://aeon.co/videos/a-bibliophiles-paradise-the-national-library-of-fran… Very nice video to watch. With regards -- hrmohan

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Events Digest – 2019-05-05
by Mohan Hr 05 May '19

05 May '19

*Events Digest – 2019-05-05* *eWIT: Talk on “Digitalisation & Cyber Attacks” on 7th May 2019* Topic: Digitalisation & Cyber Attacks Speaker: Ms. Jamuna Swamy Date, Time & venue: Tuesday, 7th May 2019 at GAVs Technologies, No: 11, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Sholinganallur, Chennai – 600119. While participation is free for supporting organisations, pre-registration is a must. Register at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwNytceT1LtTfQiVXfCLRQEXNDx8Uono-… *IEEE IAS, TEMS and L&T: National Technology Day Conclave on 10th May 2019 * Theme: Inclusive Smart Governance Date, Time & Venue: Friday, 10th May 2019 from 2.30 p.m. to 6.00 p.m at Toubro Hall, L&T Construction, Manapakkam, Chennai - 600089 Invite: https://drive.google.com/open?id=18Dtg_P0-4s7YkKfGq0xRu14O8pppYYSh Conclave Registration Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSep8n8XvSEZAZpC0kOofZYEYy9_lKK12ff…> *ACM, IEEE CS & CSI: Mini Tutorial on “Demystifying ML & AI” on 18th May 2019* Theme: Machine learning & Artificial Intelligence Date, Time & Venue: Saturday, 18th May 2019 from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. at Amitysoft, 6/22, Second Floor, Dhandapani Street, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600 017 Invite: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Rv1QTF_z-l9J-iEzRpkGdwDfEP0yUOpT Registration at: http://bit.ly/2vEYwkV *SETS - Cyber Security Training Programs* SETS is conducting number of Cyber Security Training Programs as detailed below: - Cyber Security Essentials (6-8 May 2019 - 3 Days) - Cryptography and Public Key Infrastructure (9-10 May 2019 – 2 Days) - Network Security (13-17 May 2019 - 5 Days) - Ethical Hacking (20-24 May 2019 - 5 Days) - Block Chain for Cyber Security (27-29 May 2019 - 3 Days) and - Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security (30-31 May 2019 - 2Days) For details see the brochure at https://www.setsindia.in/PdfDocs/CYBERBRC.pdf *TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference. Tutorial-cum-Hackathon Workshop: 7-9 Jun 2019 & 6-7 Jul 2019 * TIC 2019 -- Tamil Internet Conference proposes to conduct a Pre-Conference Tutorial cum Hackathon which is open to students and professionals. Here, Participants will be trained on the usage of Tamil NLP/ChatBots during the Tutorial. Participants can also come up with their own ideas and prototype them during Hackathon. Top three products will be recognized with prizes. For Registration of workshop, follow the link: More details at https://tamilinternetconference.org/tic2019/index.php/workshop/ *NCW Survey on “Cyber-crimes against women - Measures for their prevention” * A research study on “Cyber-crimes against women - Measures for their prevention” has been sanctioned by National Commission for Women under Ministry of Child and Women Development. The objective of the study is to make aware of the categories of the cyber-crimes against women and Girl children for which stringent punishment are legalized under IT Act 2000. It is being carried out by one of Dr K. Komathy (Senior Member of CSI), Professor, Dept. of Information Technology, AMET Deemed to be University, Chennai Please participate in the research study and fill-up the questionnaire at http://bit.ly/ncw-cyber-crime-study *PhD Survey on”ICT for Supply Chain Management” * As a part of PhD studies, Prof. Prashant R. Nair (Senior Member of CSI), Associate Professor & Vice-Chairman, Dept. of CSE, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, is developing an empirical framework for the measurement of benefits in deployment of ICT for Supply Chain Management based on Supply Chain Operational Reference (SCOR) model. To facilitate field data collection, a survey is being carried out. Please participate in the survey and fill-up the questionnaire at http://bit.ly/2LrTvae

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