June 2023 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Opportunities for library interns at Central Library, IIT Bombay
by Bhagwan Nagapure 05 Aug '24

05 Aug '24

Dear Professionals, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, an Institute of national importance adjudged as the Institute of Eminence, invites applications for Library Internships. Click the below link for more details. https://www.library.iitb.ac.in/wp-content/internship/internship-2023/IIT%20… *With Warm Regards,* *Bhagwan Krishnaji Nagapure (Ph.D., UGC-NET)* *Central Library, IIT Bombay* *022 25768925* *www.library.iitb.ac.in <http://www.library.iitb.ac.in/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to participate in the 2021 Library Automation Perceptions survey
by Marshall Breeding 05 Nov '23

05 Nov '23

The 2021 International Library Automation Perceptions survey conducted through Library Technology Guides is now underway. This survey, conducted annually since 2007, provides an important opportunity for libraries to register their perceptions of the strategic automation products they use, organizations that provide these products, and the quality of support delivered. The survey also probes at considerations for migrating to new systems and the level of interest in open source products. While the numeric rating scales support the statistical results of the study, the narrative comments provide even more interesting insight into the current state of library automation satisfaction. Comments will be published in the survey results, though redacted to conceal any text that might identify the individual or organization responding. Please help your fellow libraries who might be in the process of evaluating library automation options by responding to the survey. Any information regarding vendor performance and product quality can be helpful when making strategic decisions regarding automation alternatives. A large number of responses strengthen the impact of the survey and the subsequent report. This survey also provides constructive criticism to the vendors involved to help them address any prevailing issues or concerns. If you have responded in previous years, please respond again this year to help identify any trends regarding improvement or worsening of the products or support services. For more information about the survey, for instructions on how to participate, and to see results of previous year's survey reports, see: https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2021/invite/ The results from last year's survey, including data from all previous editions, is here: https://librarytechnology.org/perceptions/2020 I hope that we can receive a large number of responses from libraries in India this year. The survey covers open source products as well as those from commercial vendors. Please let me know if there are any questions regarding the survey. -marshall Marshall Breeding marshall.breeding(a)librarytechnology.org<mailto:marshall.breeding@librarytechnology.org> www.librarytechnology.org/<http://www.librarytechnology.org/> twitter.com/mbreeding http://www.linkedin.com/in/breeding http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=NnvfJ5cAAAAJ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position of Assistant Librarian at Presidency University Bangalore - reg.
by Dr. Sheshadri K N - Chief Librarian 27 Sep '23

27 Sep '23

Dear Moderator Kindly forward this email to the LIS Forum. Dear LIS Professionals, Presidency University, Bangalore is inviting applications for the position of Assistant Librarian. We are looking for a young, dynamic, tech-savvy, highly motivated, and committed LIS professional with a Master's degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized Indian university with consistently good academic records. Essential Qualification: The candidate must have a regular MLISc degree or equivalent with First Class and excellent technical and communication skills. In addition, the candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with a minimum 60%. Experience: Five years - worked as a Library professional in any reputed Institution/ College/ University. Desired Knowledge: Handling KOHA – ILMS, DSpace, Electronic resources, proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), Important Date: The last date for sending the resume is on or before 19.02.2023. Interested candidates who meet the above-mentioned requirements may send their resume through E-mail to chieflibrarian(a)presidencyuniversity.in along with a scanned copy of all required documents. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the interview process. Thanks & Regards Dr. K N Sheshadri, Ph.D Chief Librarian Presidency University Itgalpur, Rajanakunte, Yelahanka Bangalore 560 064 Email: sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in<mailto:sheshadri.kn@presidencyuniversity.in> URL: www.presidencyuniversity.in<http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reprint Request
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 29 Aug '23

29 Aug '23

A few decades ago requesting a copy of a scholarly article could be made to the author(s). The author would normally spare a copy from his quota of reprints or from his own file copy. This was a primary source in my days (I retired from active librarianship around 2000). In fact ISI used to sell specialised Reprint Request Post cards - They used to contain auto-carbon peel off parts. The address could be peeled and pasted on To: page of the postcard. The reprint (bibliographical) info per se could be peeled off and pasted in your file for reference etc Has this practice disappeared? Do authors not get reprints for personal distribution? Has the practice been banned by publishers ? Am I asking a "Rip Van Winkle" Question? Thanks if anyone could respond! Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 -- 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 temporary post of Library Assistant (Contract)
by Shamprasad Pujar 31 Jul '23

31 Jul '23

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the 'Library Assistant' post on a contract basis. Qualifications: Masters in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) or Equivalent with 55% and above marks For more details, please check at the detailed advertisement available at: http://www.igidr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/Library-assistant-advt-20… For online application, please check it at: https://forms.gle/UjBht3rMN6Brv3Qq6 (*Requires login to Google account to access the form*) Interested candidates are requested to apply. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: A new book on open knowledge institutions
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Jun '23

29 Jun '23

Friends, This should be of interest to us all: https://wip.mitpress.mitCamer.edu/oki. Kudos to Amy Brand for promoting this through the MIT Press. And grateful thanks to the authors and the Curtin University. With best wishes, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Tracking Global Access- the move to OpenAlex and inclusion of 2022 data - COKI
by Subbiah Arunachalam 28 Jun '23

28 Jun '23

Friends, Here is some good news. COKI has just become larger and better with their move to sourcing information from OpenAlex, the free, open source and open access database. https://openknowledge.community/tracking-global-access-the-move-to-openalex… . Best wishes. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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STMet 2023 at UAE
by stm socio.org.uk 28 Jun '23

28 Jun '23

Fourth International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2023) November 13-14, 2023 BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. UAE (www.socio.org.uk/stm) Building metrics is the key to science and technology measurement and translating the measures to work better. The metric is not confined to drawing numbers and analyze. Selecting a metric depends on synthesising multiple directions and evidence-based data. Producing benchmarks and standards in science and technology evaluation and implementing them with real data mark the full-fledged system. Quite recently, we are witnessing new metrics-based models emerging to reflect science and technology growth. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2022) conference is concerned with how many metrics may involve the assessment of different aspects of science and technology, which are best expressed using different approaches. Besides the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, STMetrics will host several workshops and tutorials related to the conference's theme. The workshops provide participants with a friendly, interactive atmosphere for presenting novel ideas and discussing their application of metrics in Science and Technology Systems. The goal of the tutorials is to enable the participants to familiarise themselves with theoretical and practical aspects and application of metrics. The proposed conference comprises invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialised topics. The STMet address the below themes, not limited. All submitted papers will be reviewed by a double-blind (at least three reviewers), and participative peer review. The review process will enable the selection process of those accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can access the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers, so they can improve the final version of their papers accordingly. Mentoring support is available to young researchers and authors from developing countries. Selected post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Research in Production and Development 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 4. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics Important Dates Submission of papers September 25, 2023 Notification October 25, 2023 Camera-ready (post-conference version) January 05, 2024 (Final) Registration November 05, 2023 Post-conference version submission January 10, 2024 (Final) Conference Dates November 13-14, 2023 Program Committees Honorary Chair Srinivasan Madapusi, BITS Pilani, Dubai General Chair Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Ramesh Kundra, NISTADS, India Program Co-Chairs Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Andrei Grinev, Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia Paper Submission at https://socio.org.uk/stm/paper-submission/ Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Join us to honor the legacy of Dr. T.B. Rajashekar - 18th Memorial Lecture on Friday, 23 June
by Francis Jayakanth 27 Jun '23

27 Jun '23

Dear Members, On behalf of the NCSI-Net Foundation and JRD Tata Memorial Library, we cordially invite you and your colleagues to Dr T.B. Rajashekar (18th) Memorial Lecture. Mr Raja Visvanathan of INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad, will deliver the online lecture. Title: The Changing Role of Librarians in Higher Education Date: Friday, 23 June 2023 Time: 3 p.m. IST Webinar Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDJiYTYxMmUtMDQwMi00… https://bit.ly/3PgLYui Abstract of the talk: In the dynamic landscape of higher education, the role of librarians has evolved far beyond being mere custodians of books. They have emerged as critical contributors to academic excellence, information literacy, and research support within educational institutions. During the talk, I will examine the librarian's role in the digital era and how Librarians have to transform from traditional to digital by enabling various online services and helping institutions with their accreditation and ranking process by providing innovative services. Furthermore, the talk will highlight librarians' crucial support in the research process. From assisting in literature reviews and research methodologies to helping scholars access relevant databases and resources, librarians play a vital role in enhancing the quality and impact of research endeavours. Attendees will gain valuable insights into the evolving landscape of library services, including the integration of technology, digital repositories, and open-access initiatives. We will explore how librarians are at the forefront of embracing emerging technologies, curating digital collections, and fostering innovative approaches to knowledge dissemination. About the speaker: Mr Raja Visvanathan is currently working as a Scientist-C (Computer Science) at INFLIBNET Centre, An IUC of the University Grant Commission (UGC), Gandhinagar, Gujarat, since September 2015. He is a Physics graduate and pursued his Master's in Computer Applications. He has more than 13 years of academic and research experience in various institutes. Before Joining INFLIBNET Centre, he worked for the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru and the Indian School of Business, Hyderabad. Currently, he is a part of the Software, Research and Development group at the Centre. He is working on various projects, which include "National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), INFED (INDIAN Access Management Federation), eNBA, Study In India, National Testing Agency (Web Portal), ARIIA (Atal Ranking of Institutions for Innovation Achievement), PNMMTT etc., He was selected as a Distinguished Engineer by Research and Education Federations, Netherlands and gave a presentation and visited Estonia, Europe, in June 2019. He has been invited with a full scholarship and attended many meetings of the Asia Pacific Advanced Networking Group (APAN) in New Zealand, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Nepal, respectively. Areas of expertise: · Cloud Computing · Ranking Methodologies · Remote Campus Access tools · Server Administration · Institutional Repositories He has delivered over 80 invited talks/lectures at various conferences/workshops. We look forward to seeing you at the event. With regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bengaluru - 560012 francis at iisc.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Aerticle Request
by Pranit Landge 27 Jun '23

27 Jun '23

Dear Esteemed Profesional, One of our scientists is in need of the below mentioned article for research consultation. Request you to kindly help me in getting the full-text pdf of the same at an earliest, please. MILLER, K. B., & WEWALKA, G. (2010). Microdytes Balfour-Browne of India with description of three new species (Coleoptera: Dytiscidae: Hydroporinae). *Zootaxa*(2420), 26-36. doi:10.11646/ZOOTAXA.2420.1.2 *Regards,* *Pranit Landge.* *Library & Information Assistant* *Zoological Survey of India* *Western Regional Center,* *Vidyanagar, sector-29,* *Opp. D. Y. Patil Educational Complex,* *Ravet Road, Akurdi, Pune- 411044* *Mobile: +91-9561827902* *Phone: +91-20-27651927 (Ext. 209) (O)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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