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Azim Premji University invites applications for Library Trainees
by Siddu Huded 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Dear Professionals, Azim Premji Foundation established Azim Premji University in 2010. The Foundation works extensively on Education, particularly on public school systems in many states of India to realize the Foundation’s vision of facilitating ‘a just equitable, humane and sustainable society'. The University supports the Foundation through its programmes of study that prepare graduates and development professionals with integrity, competence and social commitment. The University offers a liberal undergraduate degree in the Sciences, Economics and Humanities and postgraduate degrees in the fields of Education, Development, Public Policy and Law & Development. The University’s research programmes contribute to knowledge and ideas in these areas. There is a strong emphasis on theory-practice linkages in all the activities at the University. *Knowledge Resource Centre* Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) is a network of people and libraries (including the University library) and its aim is to enable knowledge exchange within and outside the Azim Premji Foundation. The University library’s primary objective is to cater to the information and knowledge needs of University Students, Faculty, Scholars and Field partners. *Required qualification:* Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent from a recognized University or Institute. *Experience:* Around one year of experience in an operational role in an academic library. Fresh graduates are also encouraged to apply. *Language Fluency:* English. In addition, Kannada and/ or Hindi fluency is desirable. *About Training Programme:* Selected candidates will be given training in all the sections of the library. They expected to spend a considerable amount of time in the cataloguing of resources as per AACR II standards. The candidate will get overall exposure to the academic library. *Tenure of the Programme: *This recruitment will be purely on a contractual basis for six months only. There will be no extension. Candidates who complete this programme are encouraged to apply to the Azim Premji University 2-years Library Internship programme, which will commence around October 2022. This 6-month program starts from the first week of April 2022. *Number of Positions:* 8 *Remuneration / Stipend:* Monthly CTC of Rs. 32,000/- (Standard deductions apply) Please email us the Curriculum Vitae to enablers(a)azimpremjifoundation.org Shortlisted candidates will be given a skill test and interviewed as well. *Important Dates:* Last date for applying: 21st March 2022 *Best Regards* *Siddu Huded,* *Azim Premji University, Bengaluru* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Preprints - future of scientific publication
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Friends, Here is an occasional paper on PREPRINTS written by Prof. Luke Drury for the International Science Council. https://council.science/publications/normalization-preprints/ You may cite it as Drury, L. 2022. The normalization of preprints. International Science Council, Paris. France. 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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ASAPbio Fellows program
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Mar '22

10 Mar '22

Friends, I noticed this call for applications earlier today, and the specific initiative on awareness and recognition of preprints in India. I thought it might be of interest to scientists and students in your institution or elsewhere. Please do pass it on. Please publicize. https://asapbio.org/fellows “We are keen to support those in the ASAPbio Community <https://asapbio.org/asapbio-community> who would like to learn more about preprints and become an advocate and a resource about preprints for their communities. Interested in a deep dive into the preprint landscape? Seeking to drive forward your own preprint initiative? Then our *ASAPbio Fellows program is for you!* *Applications for the 2022 Fellows program* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfRhJchlv0XL7KEpq09N4hd_Z28Na5r_jx…>* are now open until March 25.”* 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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Book by Dr Neeta Verma (Editor), Director General (NIC) and Published by CRC Press, 2022
by Pradip Kumar Upadhyay 09 Mar '22

09 Mar '22

Dear LIS Members, I am delighted to communicate the publication of a book “ Citizen Empowerment through Digital Transformation in Government ” edited by Dr Neeta Verma. Published by CRC Press (Taylor & Francis), 2022 . ISBN: 9780367628925. Web: [ https://www.routledge.com/Citizen-Empowerment-through-Digital-Transformatio… | https://www.routledge.com/Citizen-Empowerment-through-Digital-Transformatio… ] [ https://www.routledge.com/Citizen-Empowerment-through-Digital-Transformatio… | ] Dr Neeta Verma, Director General (NIC) is editor of the book and chapters are contributed by senior level technology experts in government. I am also one of the contributors for chapter 9 ‘ Technology Led Transformation of Election Process’. This book is a long-drawn journey of many NIC officers who have dedicated their lives to NIC and excelled in delivering citizen-centric projects in India. The book is a testimony to rich experience NICians have in implementing technology solutions in diverse sectors. Book is filled with real-life transformational stories that helped to lead the people and Government of India to realize their vision of a digitally empowered nation. The book will be of immense interest to (not limited to) policy makers, digital government practitioners, researchers, academicians, IT Professionals, LIS Professionals and students. You may like to recommend copy of the book to your library. For acquisition queries, please contact: Shailesh Kumar Shahi of Taylor & Francis. Email: [ mailto:shalesh.shahi@tandfindia.com | shalesh.shahi(a)tandfindia.com ] . Mobile: +91 9664289989 With regards ------------------------------ Pradip Kumar Upadhyay Scientist -F & Record officer (NIC) HOD(Library & Informatics Services Division) HOD(Digital Archiving and Management Division) National Informatics Centre (NIC) Block-A CGO Complex Lodhi Road New Delhi- 110003 Ph: 91-11- 24305481 Disclaimer: This e-mail and its attachments may contain official Indian Government information. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender immediately and delete this e-mail. Any dissemination or use of this information by a person other than the intended recipient is unauthorized. The responsibility lies with the recipient to check this email and any attachment for the presence of viruses. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies of Library Professional Trainees at IIT Ropar
by Dinesh Siddaiah 08 Mar '22

08 Mar '22

Dear Friends, Greetings! The Library of Indian Institute of Technology Ropar (IIT Ropar) looking for young, dynamic, technically skilled and committed fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to serve as Library Professional Trainees purely on a temporary basis for one year. Name of the Post: Library Professional Trainees (Purely temporary) No. of Trainees required: 2 (Two) Essential Qualifications: Masters in Library & Information Science (MLISc.) or equivalent with First Class Desirable Experience: Knowledge of Computer, IT Applications in Libraries, Library Management System Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month Age Limit: Not exceeding 26 years as on the last date of interview. Relaxation for SC, ST, PD and OBC category candidates (i.e. 31 years for SC/ST Category and 29 years for OBC Category) will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Nature of Traineeship: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the libraries of Main and Transit Campus. The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts, weekends and holidays on a rotation basis. Selection: Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test, practical/skill test and personal interview. Date of Interview: Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements can attend a Walk-in-Interview on 17/03/2022 at 09:30 AM at Reception, S. Ramanujan Block, IIT Ropar, Rupnaggar- 140001, Punjab. Detailed Advertisement, Application form and Syllabus for the Written Test can be obtained by clicking the link: https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/staff-positions Thanks & Regards, Dr. Dinesh K.S. Librarian, IIT Ropar -- *Dr. Dinesh K. S.* Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar <http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/>, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Commonwealth Professional Fellow, 2014-15, University of East London <https://www.uel.ac.uk/>, United Kingdom ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dinesh_S2 Google Scholar: *https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=WYrfJ44AAAAJ&hl=en <https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=WYrfJ44AAAAJ&hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for the Post of Graduate Trainee in Alliance University Central Library
by cshivaraj＠yahoo.com 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Alliance UniversityBengaluru requires dynamic, tech-savvy, and committed fresh Post-Graduates inLibrary & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to workas Library Graduate Trainee purely on a temporary basis for one year. Post: Library GraduateTrainee No. of Vacancies: 4 (Four) Duration: One year fromthe date of joining Essential Qualifications:Master’s in Library & Information Science (MLISc.) or equivalent with First Class. (FreshGraduates are preferred) Age Limit: 26 years Desirable Experience:Knowledge of Computer, IT Applications in Libraries, Library Management System,Knowledge of recent trends and technologies in Library and InformationServices. Ability to read and comprehend written material. Stipend: Rs. 15,000/- permonth Nature of Work: Learnwhile you work on different functions & services of the libraries ofAlliance University. The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday andbe ready to work in different shifts, weekends, and holidays on a rotationbasis. Selection Process:Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record,performance in the written test and personal interview. Applicants may send their CVs to the below mentioned email idon or before 10.03.2022 librarian(a)alliance.edu.in [Date and time of theinterview will be sent directly to the applicant after the initial screening ofthe CVs.]

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Applications invited for MS(LIS) and JRF at DRTC, ISIBC
by Madaiah Krishnamurthy 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Dear Professional Friends Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore invites applications for its Master of Library and Information Science (MS(LIS)) and JRF in Library and Information Science program. DRTC was established in 1962 as a constituent unit of the Indian Statistical Institute. On the invitation of Prof. P. C. Mahalanobis, Dr. S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) (then National Research Professor in Library Science) started DRTC at Bangalore. Since its inception, DRTC has been considered as pioneer in the field of Library and Information Science . Eligibility For MS(LIS) The minimum qualification for admission to the MS(LIS) program is a Bachelors degree in any discipline from a recognized Indian or foreign university (obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education) with at least 60% marks in the qualifying examination. For JRF MS(LIS) awarded by ISI or Associateship in Documentation and Information Science (awarded by ISI or NISCAIR/INSDOC) or its equivalent degree (such as Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from any Indian/Foreign University). Course is currently offered at Bangalore Center. Selection Procedure Selection of candidates for the MS(LIS) programme will be based on academic records and performance of the candidate in an all-India written entrance test and interview. There is no tuition fee for the programme and all eligible students will receive a stipend. For the details of the JRF selection Procedure please visit- https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/Documents/IsiAdmission2022/Selection-Po… Duration The duration of the MS(LIS) programme is 24 months (2 Years) and 6 years for the JRF; the programme is offered only at the ISI Bangalore Centre. Fellowship: All MS(LIS) admitted candidates get stipend (Rs 8000.00/ Eight thousand only) per month. Selected JRF will get monthly stipend of Rs 31000( Thirty One thousand only). ISI admission test will be held on 8 May, 2022. · Important Dates: Online Application starts- March 01, 2022- Ends March, 31, 2022. For detailed Information: Visit: https://www.isical.ac.in/~admission/ Regards, M.Krishnamurthy ************************************************************** Dr. M Krishnamurthy Ph.D Associate Professor and Head, Documentation Research and Training Center (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 India Phone No: 91-80-26985493 Mob: 91-9980035933 URL:https://www.isibang.ac.in/~krish/ https://isi.irins.org/profile/113175 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CFP: (virtual) NKOS Workshop at JCDL 2022 - 23-24 June 2022
by Aida Slavic 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

--- Call for Proposals: NKOS Workshop at JCDL 2022 --- A virtual Networked Knowledge Organization Systems (NKOS) Workshop will be held on Thursday 23^rd and Friday 24^^th June 2022 as part of theJCDL 2022 Conference <https://2022.jcdl.org/> The CFP and other details including how to submit can be found at the webpage for the workshop. https://nkos-eu.github.io/2022/call-for-papers.html <https://nkos-eu.github.io/2022/call-for-papers.html> Please email proposals (maximum 1000 words for presentations and 500 words for demos, including aims, methods, main findings, references, plus relevance to themes of workshop) to Douglas Tudhope (douglas.tudhope(a)southwales.ac.uk <mailto:douglas.tudhope@southwales.ac.uk&subject=NKOS2022%20submission>). Proposals will be peer-reviewed by the program committee. Presentations will be made available on the workshop website. The potential for a further NKOS special issue will be discussed at the workshop.Recently an archive of the European NKOS workshops and the content has been created athttps://nkos-eu.github.io/ <https://nkos-eu.github.io/>. The NKOS website athttp://nkos.slis.kent.edu <http://nkos.slis.kent.edu/>has background and information on all workshops and special issues Important dates: Submission deadline: Monday 4^th April 2022 Notification of acceptance: Monday 18^th April 2022 Let us know if any questions regards Claudio Gnoli(claudio.gnoli(a)unipv.it <mailto:claudio.gnoli@unipv.it>) Koraljka Golub(koraljka.golub(a)lnu.se <mailto:koraljka.golub@lnu.se>) Philipp Mayr(philipp.mayr(a)gesis.org <mailto:philipp.mayr@gesis.org>) Douglas Tudhope ( douglas.tudhope(a)southwales.ac.uk ) ---

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Requirement of Guest Lecturers to mentor the Students of Proficiency Courses at LIS Academy
by Pandurang Konnur 07 Mar '22

07 Mar '22

Dear Professional Friends, Kindly forward the enclosed Brochure to the deserving candidates. LIS Academy is starting the short-term proficiency courses collaborating with Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU). Following are the proposed Proficiency Courses: Library Automation & Digital Library Technologies Scientometrics & Library Data Analytics E-Resource Management & E-Publishing Web Technologies for Libraries & Database Management System Research Integrity & Scholarly Publishing Intellectual Property Management & Patenting The courses will be conducted in Blended Mode (Physical / Virtual) between 6 pm to 7.30 pm, two days a week for each course. Physical classes will be held at VTU Regional office Annapoorneshwari Nagar, Naagarabhaavi, Bengaluru. The best resource persons are identified from across the country, who will teach the Physical and virtual students. LIS Academy is planning to attract the fresher MLISc Students from all LIS Schools across the country to extend them complete skill training for three months along with the evening classes for a particular subject training. Hence LIS Academy is looking for Mentors to train the students and Expert Tutors who can assist the students in clearing the doubts of the lectures delivered and engage the students with skill training during the daytime with hands-on experience. Though there is an Honorarium provided by the LIS Academy for this work, those interested in taking up this assignment as a service are encouraged to join us. Who can apply: 1. Research Scholars who are not employed anywhere need some financial Assistance (Library Science/ Computer Science). 2. Those who have completed Traineeship after their Master Degree in Library Science and seeking employment 3. Retired, fully skilled LIS Professionals. 4. All those enthusiastic LIS Professionals who desire to return their service to the Profession 5. ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY IS A MUST 6. HE/SHE MUST BE A RESIDENT OF BANGALORE OR SHOULD BE READY TO MOVE TO BANGALORE Those interested LIS Professionals may please apply with the Google form from the following Link: https://forms.gle/duPrB3dSi1CFQkidA Please visit the Brochure from the following link: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/my-drive Thanks & Regards, Dr. P. V. Konnur President - LIS Academy, Bangalore Former LIS Professor, Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA) Adviser - VTU Consortium, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com Website: www.lisacademy.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Metrics of science
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Mar '22

06 Mar '22

This 2009 editorial in *Current Science*, "Metrics of science: Loosening the stranglehold" [https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/96/10/1289.pdf] may be of interest. Regards. 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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