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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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Fw Superannuation from RRI
by Meera B. M. 02 Jun '20

02 Jun '20

Dear Moderator - Kindly post this in the Forum. Dear professional friends, I will be superannuating from my services at Raman Research Institute on 31 st May 2020. My journey in the LIS profession started in 1980 when I joined Library school for BlLibSc program and eventually completed MLib in 1982. My career started in 1983, when I joined ISRO and worked there for a short while. Later I joined CMTI in 1984 and from their moved on to join Indian statistical Institute in 1987. Worked at ISI for 24 years and during this time I was fortunate to acquire PhD degree from Bangalore University under the guidance of Prof. MA Gopinath. I joined RRI as Librarian in April 2011. My professional life has been satisfying and fulfilling. I had occasions to meet many eminent personalities from both the LIS profession and scientific community. I also had opportunity to organize many events, which were really learning experiences. My retirement is only from my 9 to 5 official position and not from professional/academic life. So, Hope to meet you all in the days to come. I will be around Bangalore. My personal email id, just in case required is meera.bunglow(a)gmail.com. With best wishes Stay Safe and stay healthy With best regards Meera 29 th May 2020 -- डॉ मीरा बी एम /Dr Meera. B. M पुस्तकाध्यक्ष / Librarian, रामन अनुसंधान संस्थान / Raman Research Institute, सर सी वी रामन एवन्यू / Sir C V Raman Avenue, सदाशिवनगर पोस्ट / Sadashivanagar Post, बेंगलूरु / Bangalore - 560080 दूरभाष / Ph: 9480836045 / 9844519180 ई मेल / email: meera(a)rri.res.in -- डॉ मीरा बी एम /Dr Meera. B. M पुस्तकाध्यक्ष / Librarian, रामन अनुसंधान संस्थान / Raman Research Institute, सर सी वी रामन एवन्यू / Sir C V Raman Avenue, सदाशिवनगर पोस्ट / Sadashivanagar Post, बेंगलूरु / Bangalore - 560080 दूरभाष / Ph: 9480836045 / 9844519180 ई मेल / email: meera(a)rri.res.in

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Few select forthcoming virtual events in Jun 2020
by Mohan Hr 31 May '20

31 May '20

Dear all We are pleased to share details of few select virtual events / webinars scheduled in Jun 2020. Pl register and get benefited. With regards -- hrmohan E&OE 3rd Jun 2020 =========== KLN College of Engineering hosts a pgm on "Awareness on Engineering Education and Job Opportunities" on 3rd Jun 2020 at 6.30 p.m. ZOOM ID: 93752552440 & Password: 549690 Pl register at https://qrgo.page.link/PjEQ5 4th Jun 2020 =========== The IIT Madras HTIC Medtech Incubator hosts the "Ask Me Anything Series" (AMAs) weekly in which experts from different sectors answer some pertinent questions that matter the most to start-ups. The AMAs will be hosted every Thursday from 3 to 4 pm. On 4th Jun, Mr Nitin Deshmukh, Founding Managing Partner - Kotak Investment Advisors Ltd to answer your questions. Topic for the week: ASK NITIN DESHMUKH ANYTHING ON FUNDING Pl register at https://lnkd.in/gaM5wMq To join the session visit https://lnkd.in/gWktBSt 5th Jun 2020 =========== HCC, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras jointly host a ebinar on “Digital Marketing for Maximum Reach at Minimum Cost” on Friday, 5th Jun 2020 from 4.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Speakers: Mr. Vijay Verghis, Digital Marketing & Customer Experience Leader & Mr. Edwin Benedict Bellarmine, Digital Marketing Strategy Lead, Cognizant Interactive Formal PDF invite at https://bit.ly/2TL0QDC Please register at https://forms.gle/BhiqnodGqnqZ83fq6 5th Jun 2020 =========== Dept of Computer Science & Engineering (CSE), JCT College of Engineering, Coimbatore is organizing a webinar on *"Innovation & Entrepreneurship"* by Prof. Prashant R. Nair, Associate Prof/CSE, Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore & Regional Mentor of Change, Atal Innovation Mission on 5th June 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., on zoom Pl register at https://forms.gle/q4vVai2mTefvW11C6 Or join the Zoom meeting using Zoom Meeting ID: 73993225425 & Password: 2aEgp4 5th Jun 2020 =========== Join the ET Smart Manufacturing Summit on 5 June 2020, 9:30 am to see how manufacturing processes become smarter? Industry 4.0. Pl register at https://bit.ly/2zukHQF 5th Jun 2020 =========== St Joseph's Inst of Technology hosts a webinar on " Innovation Opportunities in Robotics, Drones & AI- Post Covid'19" on 5th Jun 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Pl register at https://forms.gle/wewbBevzEsbSfPU66 For queries pl contat: Dr.C.Gnana Kousalya - 9840009247 / Mrs.G.Akilandeswary - 8778068542 5th June, 12th Jun, 19th Jun ======================= Join "Women Who Code", the first-ever remote developer conference - CONNECT Digital 2020 <https://connectdigital.womenwhocode.dev/>! WWCode is taking its signature inclusive developer conference online so you can safely join from anywhere free of cost. Join the three days of programming on the following days. Friday June 5 - Code: <https://hopin.to/events/wwcodeconnectday1> Level up your skills with technical talks, workshops, and product demos Friday June 12 - Career: <https://hopin.to/events/wwcodeconnectday2> Level up your career with company meet & greets and real talk on resumes, salary negotiation, navigating bias, leadership, and interview prep. Friday June 19 - Community: <https://hopin.to/events/wwcodeconnectday3> Level up your impact by learning how other are using their tech super powers for good to change the world. For more details, pl visit https://hopin.to/events/wwcodeconnectday1 6th Jun 2020 =========== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras Webinar on "Insights on Business Agility in the IT sector for growth during and after COVID pandemic" by Mr. T V Balakrishnan, Sr. Business Analyst at FIS Global Solutions Ltd, Chennai. Date & Time: Saturday, 6th June 2020 :: From 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. The formal PDF invite at https://bit.ly/36EgdTu Pl register at https://bit.ly/3ejwccb 6th Jun 2020 =========== Human Potential Development Science Institute presents, a series of webinar on "UPMYMIND - Program for Knowledge Workers" to learn and practice the human software and internal gymnastics from the ancient teachings of Indian wisdom -- Yoga of Immortals Date & Time: 6th Jun 2020 to start with for 36 weeks every Saturday. from 3:00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. For more details pl see the brochure at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p64vIS4lVz1UajrSm6rRvhwQN6ZdArim/view Pl register for the webinar at https://forms.gle/W3GuGNUWQioEzSTP9 6th Jun 2020 =========== Please join on Saturday, June 6th at 1.30 EDT for a meetup featuring speaker Dr. Sundar Vedantham, Director of Software Development Datacenter Group at Intel. The presentation, titled “Thought Experiments: An Inexpensive Tour of the Entire Universe,” will introduce a wide range of such thought experiments while focusing on the ones related to STEM. ⠀ ⠀ Register now: https://bit.ly/2Afolxu ⠀ 9th Jun 2020 =========== Join for a state-of-the-industry presentation on "Powering smart-cities, public safety and infrastructure management" from Frost & Sullivan, followed by a discussion about how location technology can help growing cities reduce operational costs and improve connected experiences. Date & Time: Thursday, 9th Jun 2020 at 10.30 a.m. (IST) Pl register at https://go.engage.here.com/webinar-LT-powering-smart-cities-public-and-IM.h… 11th Jun 2020 ============ DSCI-CrowdStrike Webinar on "Threat Intelligence Landscape - A Glocal outlook" on Thursday, Jun 11, 2020 from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. IST. Pl register at https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5919996410816655888 13th Jun 2020 ============ CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras hosts a webinar on "Industrial IOT and Cybersecurity". Await for formal announcement. 15th Jun 2020 ============ CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras along with CDAC Mumbai hosts a webinar on "Introduction to eLearning Content Creation". Await for formal announcement. With regards HR Mohan Member, R10 IEEE CS Geographic Activity Committee (GAC) Chair, ACM India Chennai Chapter Chair - Spl Events & Chair (2006-2015), IEEE Computer Society, Madras President (2014-2015), Computer Society of India Editor, IEEE India Council Newsletter (2013 & 2017-2019) Chair - Spl Events & Chair (2010-2017), IEEE Prof Comm Society, Madras Vice Chair, IEEE Communications Society, Madras Vice Chair (2015-2017), IEEE Madras Vice Chair (2017-2018), IEEE TEMS, Madras Chair (2016-2017), Student Activities, IEEE Madras Editor (2007-2013) & Chief Editor (2016-2017), IEEE MAS LINK Former Associate Vice President (Systems), The Hindu +91 9841432179

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Too many webinars
by Koteswara Rao Mamidi 31 May '20

31 May '20

Yes, I fully endorse what Dr Anand had said about too many webinars. No doubt such new technologies are useful for LIS professionals to understand and use them, but holding too many of them without a clear focus and scope loose their importance and value. Dr Koteswara Rao Former librarian Univ of Hyderabad Sent from my iPhone > On 25 May 2020, at 3:45 am, Anand Dodamani <anand.karuni(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > sets -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Virtual Meetings / Webinars Conducted
by Dp Tripathi 31 May '20

31 May '20

Dear Friends, I am happy to share the details of Virtual Meetings conducted with the links of PPTs/Videos. 1. Important Tools for Librarians and Libraries – April 18, 2020 http://www.dptripathi.co.in/download/virtual1.pdf 2. Advance Tools for Librarians and Libraries – April 25, 2020 http://www.dptripathi.co.in/download/vm2.ppsx 3. Web Hosting & Web Application Development – Part – 2 - May 02, 2020 https://youtu.be/z79rV8dvV_k 4. Web Hosting & Web Application Development – Part 2 – https://youtu.be/otvv6lWfx08 5. Metadata & Information Retrieval – April 30, 2020 http://www.dptripathi.co.in/download/vm3.ppsx 6. Research Data Management for Higher Educational Inst. – May 12, 2020 https://youtu.be/uII8SCq6w0g 7. I am a Young Library Professional – What I must know – Part – 1 – May 14, 2020 https://youtu.be/O1gho1tZT54 8. I am a Young Library Professional – What I must know – Part – 2 – May https://youtu.be/tmDj0qRE73c 9. Fear of Public Speaking – Meet with Vince – May 25, 2020 https://youtu.be/M4NSKNIgvlI 10. Research & Scholarly Communication – May 27, 2020 https://youtu.be/wtMqfsspZi0 11. Work Smarter with Google Applications – Day 1 – May 29, 2020 https://youtu.be/WEoZRi2XHMM 12. Work Smarter with Google Applications – Day 2 – May 30, 2020 https://youtu.be/WHs0zQ-e95I 13. E-Learning (MOOCs & LMS) & Impact of Technology on Libraries https://youtu.be/OJmtsOMh84Y 14. Open Source Solutions for Libraries & Library Professionals http://www.dptripathi.co.in/download/ossl.pdf Thanks for your cooperation. For more details, please visit www.dptripathi.co.in 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>* ************************************** *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.co.in <http://www.dptripathi.co.in/>* ************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA Updates Reopening of Libraries
by Ashok Asundi 30 May '20

30 May '20

IFLA Site https://www.ifla.org/covid-19-and-libraries has updated with plans for reopening of libraries. Majority of libraries are likely to open from 1st June 2020, so this update is sent of all who are interested. Regards, Asundi

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Certified Virtual Classroom Teacher program -- 3rd & final batch
by Mohan Hr 30 May '20

30 May '20

Dear all, We are happy to inform that two batches of this pgm were run successfully on 21&23 May 2020 and 28&30 May 2020 However, as we continue to get requests to participate in this training pgm, we are pleased and decided to run the 3rd & final batch with the support of Classle SKILLNET. Announcement ============ Three leading Computer Societies -- CSI, ACM & IEEE CS in collaboration with Classle SKILLNET announces ‘Certified Virtual Classroom Teacher’ certification program the Teachers with an objective of enabling them to deliver their best through Virtual Classrooms. The program comprises of two mandatory phases of 1.5 hours each and a third optional phase as mentioned here: Phase 1: Introduction and Overview on Teaching a Virtual Classroom (Mandatory Online Session) Phase 2: Mastering Virtual Classroom Delivery (Mandatory Online Session) Phase 3: Hands-on Delivery Session (Optional & Offline) Interested faculty members may please enroll at https://forms.gle/71YE8C8BkUqKtWME6 After a review of the enrollments, participants will be confirmed of their registration. Only confirmed participants will be informed about the meeting credentials to attend the online sessions of 1.5 hours each to be held on two days. Based on the performance in the quizzes during the sessions and the online test at the end of the 2nd phase, a joint course completion certificate will be provided. Phase I Session will be on Thursday, 4th Jun 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. & Phase II Session will be on Saturday, 6th Jun 2020 from 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. As the participation is limited to a max of 250 per batch, those seriously interested are only advised to register and make sure to attend the program without fail. However, please note this 3rd batch will be the final batch of the training pgm under our banner with Classle SKILLNET. If you need any clarifications, please Whatsapp to +91 94455 65572. With regards Mr PV Subramanian, Chair CSI Chennai Mr HR Mohan, Chair ACM Chennai Dr P Sakthivel, Chair IEEE CS Madras

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Safe check in/out of book without RFID due to covid19
by vinod mishra 30 May '20

30 May '20

Dear all Safe self check in/out of books due to covid19 from Koha without RFID is possible and very easy. You may keep some box to drop the books and disinfect later. Watch this video and avail the advantage ! https://bywatersolutions.com/education/self-check-in-module-coming-with-koh… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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List of few select forthcoming events
by Mohan Hr 29 May '20

29 May '20

Dear all Pl find a select list of forthcoming webinars May & Jun 2020. Pl participate and get benefited With regards -- hrmohan E&OE 30th May 2020 ============ Webinar on "Research Directions in IoT and Fog Computing" by Dr Prabu, Former DG, NIC Pl join the meeting at 6 p.m. using the Google Meet link at meet.google.com/zir-hxih-vrj 31st May 2020 ============ Prof Amlan Chakrabarti, Distinguished Speaker of IEEE Computer Society, will be speaking in a webinar on "Data Science in Epidemiology: A Tool to Combat Covid-19" on 31st May, India time from 2.30 p.m. to 3.30 p.m. (organised by IEEE Bangladesh Section) Pl register at https://lnkd.in/ehHTA-U 2nd Jun 2020 =========== IEEE Communication San Diego/Austin/Denver Joint chapters virtual meeting. Title: Conquering the Terahertz Band: From Theory to Practice by Prof. Josep M. Jornet, Northeastern University Date: June 2, 2020 at 7:00 pm Central (5:00 pm PST) Register at https://events.vtools.ieee.org/m/231877 2nd Jun 2020 =========== Webinar on "Branding, Identity & Social Media in Japan: Marketing in a foreign culture" on 2nd Jun 2020 at 6:00 p.m. Speaker: Natalie Meyer, Founder & CEO of Tokyoesque which provides globally aware & curious market research and localisation for companies expanding to and from Japan. This webinar, would be useful for cross-cultural management enthusiasts, global marketing/branding students and practitioners as well as those interested in knowing more about the Japanese approach. Please register at https://bit.ly/3fXpOZL 3rd Jun 2020 =========== IEEE Malaysia Section, CNAG & IEEE YP Malaysia, announces a free online webinar on "Writing Research Papers and Submissions" by Emeritus Professor Lance Chun Che Fung Date: 3 June 2020 (Wednesday) Time: 5pm (Malaysia Standard Time/GMT+08:00) Register at https://bit.ly/2ZN2acG 5th Jun 2020 =========== HCC, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras cordially invite you to join a webinar on “Digital Marketing for Maximum Reach at Minimum Cost” Speakers Mr. Vijay Verghis, Digital Marketing & Customer Experience Leader and Mr. Edwin Benedict Bellarmine, Digital Marketing Strategy Lead, Cognizant Interactive Date & Time: Friday, 5th Jun 2020 from 4.00 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. Please register at https://forms.gle/BhiqnodGqnqZ83fq6 6th Jun 2020 =========== CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & IEEE CS Madras cordially invite you to participate in a webinar on "Insights on Business Agility in the IT sector for growth during and after COVID pandemic" Speaker: Mr. T V Balakrishnan, Sr. Business Analyst at FIS Global Solutions Ltd, Chennai Date & Time: Saturday, 6th June 2020 :: From 6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m. Please register at https://bit.ly/3ejwccb 6th Jun 2020 =========== Human Potential Development Science Institute presents, a series of webinar on "UPMYMIND - Program for Knowledge Workers" to learn and practice the human software and internal gymnastics from the ancient teachings of Indian wisdom -- Yoga of Immortals Date & Time: 6th Jun 2020 to start with for 36 weeks every Saturday. from 3:00 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. For more details pl see the brochure at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/ 1p64vIS4lVz1UajrSm6rRvhwQN6ZdArim/view Pl register for the webinar at https://forms.gle/W3GuGNUWQioEzSTP9 8th Jun 2020 =========== Join IIIT Bangalore’s eminent faculty in an interactive panel discussion to discuss interesting issues facing decision-makers in government, industry, education to better appreciate the opportunities offered by machine Intelligence and become aware of the pitfalls that need to be avoided. The panel discussion kicks off a series of 4 webinars on Machine Learning for Decision Makers on June 8th, 2020 at 2.30 p.m. Please register at https://minro.org/webinars 10th Jun 2020 ============ Join on 10 June 2020 at 9 am ET for the IEEE talk discussing IEEE 802 Networking Standards Connecting the World. Learn how the 802 members continue their work globally during this trying time; the role of IEEE 802 technologies in connecting the world during the COVID-19 pandemic; and much more. Register at https://lnkd.in/e_gxE8X 13th Jun 2020 ============ Webinar on "Industrial IOT and Cybersecurity" Watch out for announcement soon. 15th Jun 2020 ============ Webinar on "Introduction to eLearning Content Creation" Look forward to the formal announcement. -- With regards HR Mohan Editor, IEEE India Council Newsletter Chair, ACM India Chennai Coordinator, R10 IEEE CS & Chair R10 Sub-Committee Vice Chair, IEEE Communications Society Imm Past Chair & Chair, Spl-Events, IEEE CS & IEEE PCS Madras Vice Chair (2015-2017), IEEE Madras Section Vice Chair (2017-2018), IEEE TEMS Madras Past President, Computer Society of India Former AVP (Systems), The Hindu http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 +91 9841432179

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Webinar on "Intellectual Property Management: With a Special reference to Patent, Copyright and Trademark under Digital Economy & Post Covid Management"
by Niranjan Mahapatra 29 May '20

29 May '20

Odisha Library Academy Webinar Series: A part of OLA Study Circle OLA Webinar-3 Date & Time: 30th May 2020 (Saturday), 11 AM Topic: "Intellectual Property Management: With a Special reference to Patent, Copyright and Trademark under Digital Economy & Post Covid Management" Resource Person Dr. Bijay Kumar Sahu Regional Manager (IPFC & TISC) National Research Development Corporation (NRDC), Ministry of Science and Technology, Govt. of India Webinar Chair: Dr. Banambar Sahoo President, Odisha Library Academy, Library & Inf. Officer ICMR-RMRC Bhubaneswar Webinar Coordinators: Dr. Dipak Ku. Khuntia, Chief Library Officer Xavier Institute of Management, Bhubaneswar Webinar System Administrators: Dr. Satya Ranjan Sahu Principal Scientist. CSIR-IMMT, Bhubaneswar Mr. Niranjan Mohapatra Librarian, NCDS Bhubaneswar This webinar will be hosted through an open source platform and will be broadcast on YouTube link https://youtu.be/F_wX-MB91DI Organizing Team: Dr. Banambar Sahoo, President Dr. Kamal Lochan Jena, Vice-President Dr. Basudev Mohanty, General Secretary Mr. Bijoy Ketan Panda, Joint Secretary Mr. Abinash Dash, Treasurer and All OLA Life Members Note: e-certificate will be issued to all participants only after submission of the Live Registration / Attendance / Feedback Form at the end of the presentation which link will be given on the live video description, It will be enabled for two hours after the live session -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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