March 2021 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

China’s five-year plan focuses on scientific self-reliance
by Raghavendra pawar 18 Mar '21

18 Mar '21

China’s five-year plan focuses on scientific self-reliance <https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00638-3?WT.ec_id=NATURE-20210318…> Thank You, Raghavendra R -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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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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Application for Library Professional Trainees at IOP, Bhubaneswar
by basudev mohanty 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

Dear Sir, The following may be posted for wider circulation ---------------------------------------------------------------- Applications are invited from interested and eligible candidates for 2 (Two) Library Professional Trainees for a period of two years purely on a temporary basis. Interested candidates are requested to check the eligibility criteria before submitting their applications in the prescribed format only. AGE LIMIT: Twenty-eight years as on the last date of application (6th April 2021). Essential Qualification: First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science from a recognized Institute/University having a good academic record. Desirable: Candidates with relevant Computer Knowledge and experience will be preferred.  SELECTION PROCEDURE:(i) Selection will be made through shortlisting/ written test followed by vivavoce. The Institute reserves the right to conduct written tests wherever the circumstances so warrant or may fix criteria to restrict the number of candidates for Interview to a reasonable limit on the basis of qualification, experience, and exposure to ICT/IT or higher than those prescribed in the advertisement.  (ii) No TA/DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process.  Candidates should send their CV in the prescribed format by email to traineeadvt(a)iopb.res.in and submit the duly filled in complete application form with self-attested copies of all requisite documents by post to the Librarian, Institute of Physics Bhubaneswar, PO: Sainik School, Bhubaneswar-751005, Odisha on or before 06.04.2021. For further details and application format, please visit the website at  https://www.iopb.res.in/jobs ( https://www.iopb.res.in/ > Openings > Jobs ) ----------------------------------------------------------------Thanks & Regards, Dr. Basudev Mohanty Librarian (Scientific Officer) Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar Ph - 2306537 Mobile - 7064419609 / 9437132870 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UC secures landmark open access deal with world’s largest scientific publisher
by Francis Jayakanth 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

Dear Members, The University of California today (March 16) announced a pioneering open access agreement with the world’s largest scientific publisher, Elsevier, making significantly more of the University’s research available to people worldwide — immediately and at no cost. The deal will put more UC research into the hands of individuals across the globe at a time when international collaboration to fight COVID-19 has illuminated the value of open access to scientific findings. Read the full story via the link, https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/press-room/uc-news-uc-secures-landma… With regards, Francis JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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19th March 2021at 6.30 pm IST: Webinar Discussion on "The Unfinished Agenda - Vision of Dr F C Kohli"
by Mohan Hr 17 Mar '21

17 Mar '21

Dear all An important webinar discussion is scheduled on the *birth anniversary of late Dr F C Kohli* the father of Indian IT industry. Topic: The Unfinished Agenda - Vision of Dr F C Kohli Date & Time: 19th March 2021 at 6.30 pm IST Join the event streamed live on YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/c/StudioIITBombay/live On the birth anniversary of Dr. F C Kohli, fondly remembered as the father of the Indian IT Industry, the Think Tank of the Computer Society of India (CSI) welcomes you to participate in a discussion around the vision articulated by him to propel India into prosperity using cutting-edge technology. In his ‘third career’ from 2000 onwards, he initiated important activities in several key areas. The discussion would focus on how some of these initiatives are relevant to today’s India and are integral to the advancement of computer science and IT in this digital century. Discussion Agenda Reviving the Indian Hardware Story: Mr. Josh Foulger, Country Head and Managing Director, Foxconn International Holding, India Adult Literacy: Mr. M.G.P.L. Narayana, Former Vice President and Chief Scientist, Tata Consultancy Services Indian Language Computing: Prof. Rajeev Sangal, Founding Director IIIT - Hyderabad, Ex-Director IIT - BHU Discussion Moderator: S Mahalingam, Former President CSI, Former CFO & Executive Director, TCS Brochure: https://bit.ly/3tpfqjn Pl join the event streamed live on 19th Mar 2021 from 6.30 pm IST on YouTube link at https://www.youtube.com/c/StudioIITBombay/live With regards -- hrmohan

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24th Mar 2021: Webinar on "Demystifying Cryptography and Encryption Algorithms". Forthcoming Events of CSI, ACM & IEEE CS
by Mohan Hr 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

Demystifying Cryptography & Encryption Algorithms ================================================ IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar Topic: Demystifying Cryptography & Encryption Algorithms Speaker: Dr. V. K. Pachghare, Associate Professor in Computer Engineering, College of Engineering, Pune Date: Wednesday, 24th Mar 2021 Time: 6 pm to 7 pm IST PDF invite at http://bit.ly/2NW5ZIJ Register at http://bit.ly/3ri7mzQ *FORTHCOMING EVENTS* 20th Mar 2021: How NoCode Is Changing The Way We Build Software http://bit.ly/3a85eoS 24th Mar 2021: Demystifying Cryptography & Encryption Algorithms http://bit.ly/3ri7mzQ 27th Mar 2021: Ethical Practices in Research Writing: The Traits of an Honest Innovator http://bit.ly/3qwtmHy 3rd Apr 2021: Performance Appraisal during Covid-19 and Work From Home Scenario http://bit.ly/3pth94O 10th Apr 2021:Demystifying Blockchain: Architecture Types, Platforms and Tools http://bit.ly/309GUNu For pdf invite, presentation & speaker details of events in: Mar 2021: https://bit.ly/2Ml5VlD Apr 2021: https://bit.ly/3cCOKVQ For additional events in Mar 2021: https://bit.ly/2Ogg6Z4 Interesting Reads And Information -- IRAI -- 210301: https://bit.ly/3sEhio7

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A Martyr and a Warrior: Guerilla open access movement and the continuing battle for radical access to scholarly literature
by madhan muthu 16 Mar '21

16 Mar '21

You are invited - Symposium series on open access to HSS research. *A Martyr and a Warrior: Guerilla open access movement and the continuing battle for radical access to scholarly literature * Date: 22 March 2021 Time: 10.30 am -12.30 pm (Indian Standard Time) Link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H1Y1jATRSjerOJ9lMjqk7A (Kindly register) Discussant: M Madhan, Azim Premji University *Speakers: * Anubha Sinha (Centre for Internet and Society, Bengaluru) Title: Guerilla open access and its relevance for Indian research community Anubha will reflect on the arc of the guerilla open access movement, and its turning points such as Aaron Swartz's prosecution, Libgen's and Sci-hub's missions, and more. She will also highlight the movement's connections and relevance for Indian researchers. Arul George Scaria (National Law School, Delhi) Title: Sci-Hub Litigation in India: Why the courts should protect the public interest in access to knowledge resources? Arul will be providing an overview of the legal issues involved in the litigation initiated in India by three major publishers against Sci-Hub and Libgen. He will discuss the specific facts of the case and examine whether there are any legitimate grounds for granting a "dynamic injunction" against Sci-Hub ad Libgen. As part of the remarks, he will discuss the factors that a court needs to take into consideration while deciding on an injunction application. During his remarks, he will also touch upon some of the important lessons for the global community from the prosecution of Aaron Swartz in the US and the tragic end of that prosecution. -- Madhan, M -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Feedback invited on the draft IFLA Guidelines for Professional Library and Information Science (LIS) Education Programmes
by Aida Slavic 15 Mar '21

15 Mar '21

Hi, IFLA Building Strong LIS Education Working Group (BSLISE) has recently completed a draft of the new "Guidelines for Professional Library and Information Sciences (LIS) Education Programme". This is now available for public review. You can find the Guidelines at http://go.illinois.edu/draftLISEguide. There are two ways in which you can provide your feedback after you view the Guidelines: a) by filling in an online form by_31 March_ (a blue button on this page https://bslise.org/lis-education-guidelines/) b) by attending our Feedback FORUM via Zoom on Wednesday,*March 24*, 12pm GMT+8 (Beijing) – *Asia and Oceania (ENGLISH)* – Moderated by Sohaimi Zakaria, Jiuming Ji (to register see the red button on the following page https://bslise.org/lis-education-guidelines/) Please distribute this announcement to colleagues in India interested in LIS education and training Many thanks and kind regards, Aida Slavic IFLA Building Strong LIS Education Working Group https://bslise.org/

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Online Refresher Course/Workshop in Library Science
by Nazrul Azmi 15 Mar '21

15 Mar '21

Kindly put it in the latest mailing list PFC Librarian Ramanujan College (DU), New Delhi-110019 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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20th Mar 2021: Webinar on "How NoCode Is Changing The Way We Build Software". Other Events of CSI, ACM & IEEE CS in Mar 2021.
by Mohan Hr 14 Mar '21

14 Mar '21

IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar Topic: How NoCode Is Changing The Way We Build Software Speaker: Mr. Jagdish Bajaj, Entrepreneur & NoCode Consultant, Toronto, Canada Date: Saturday, 20th Mar 2021 Time: 6 pm to 7 pm IST PDF invite at http://bit.ly/3cUFb6l Register at http://bit.ly/3a85eoS *FORTHCOMING EVENTS* 15th Mar 2021: Presentation on "Combating Diabetes: How Technology Plays a Role in Prevention & Treatment" and release of the book "Making Excellence a Habit". You can directly join the Google Meeting at the Link: https://meet.google.com/xhv-hgco-dxf You can watch the meeting using the YouTube live streaming link at https://youtu.be/b-rnjLnnrRU 20th Mar 2021: How NoCode Is Changing The Way We Build Software http://bit.ly/3a85eoS 24th Mar 2021: Demystifying Cryptography & Encryption Algorithms http://bit.ly/3ri7mzQ 27th Mar 2021: Ethical Practices in Research Writing: The Traits of an Honest Innovator http://bit.ly/3qwtmHy For pdf invite, presentation & speaker details of events in: Mar 2021: https://bit.ly/2Ml5VlD For additional events in Mar 2021: https://bit.ly/2Ogg6Z4 Interesting Reads And Information -- IRAI -- 210301: https://bit.ly/3sEhio7

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