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KLA National Seminar 2013: Invitation, Programme Schedule & Spot Registration
by faisal sl 09 Jul '13

09 Jul '13

Dear All, Kerala Library Association (KLA) is happy to invite you to the inaugural function (on 12 July 2013 at 10.00am.), of the two day National Seminar scheduled to be held at Thiruvananthapuram during 12-13 July 2013. Invitation Letter: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/national-seminar-inv… Seminar Brochure: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/07/08/seminar-brochure/ Programme Schedule:http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/programme/ ABOUT THE SEMINAR KERALA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION (KLA) NATIONAL SEMINAR 12-13 July 2013, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala MAIN THEME: "New Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres (NITILIC)” SUB THEMES: 1. Evolving Models of Library and Information Centres in the New Millennium 2. Social Media in Libraries 3. Cloud computing and Libraries 4. Recent Developments in Software applicable to Libraries 5. E-reading and E-Devices 6. Library Designing in the Digital Era 7. Human Resource Development in the Digital context 8. Technology Interfaces for Public Libraries Details at http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/03/17/annoncement/#more-169 REGISTRATION Individual participants: Rs 1250.00 Institutional participants: Rs 1750.00 Concessional rate for KLA Life Members and Research Scholars in LIS: Rs 1000.00 LIS Students: Rs 750.00 Spot Registration facility is available at the Registration Counter. Download Registration form: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/downloads/registration-form/ ONLINE REGISTRATION All participants have to register online at http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com along with the submission of duly filled registration form and fee. MODE OF PAYMENT By DD drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association and payable at Thiruvananthapuram or by cash to the General Secretary, KLA. DD along with the registration form may be sent to the General Convener, KLA National Seminar-2013, Kerala Library Association, 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695 002, Kerala. DUTY LEAVE Download the circular: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com/2013/07/01/govt-granted-duty-le… VENUE OF THE SEMINAR The Seminar Hall at Kerala State Science and Technology Museum and Priyadarsini Planetarium (KSSTMPP), PMG Junction, Vikas Bhavan P.O,Thiruvananthapuram - 33. FOR MORE DETAILS AND SEMINAR UPDATES Seminar Blog: http://klanationalseminar2013.wordpress.com KLA Website: www.keralalibraryassociation.org CONTACT General Convener: Dr. A. Gopikuttan , President, Kerala Library Association (E-Mail : agopikuttan(a)yahoo.co.in / Mob. 919446428163) Joint General Conveners Shri M. Chandrakumaran Nair, Vice President, Kerala Library Association (E-mail: ckumarnair(a)gmail.com / Mob: 919447276657) Shri S. L. Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (E-mail: slfaizal(a)gmail.com/Mob: 919447699724) ****************************** Regards S.L.Faisal, General Secretary, Kerala Library Association (KLA) 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O. Thiruvananthapuram– 695 002, Kerala slfaizal(a)gmail.com/Mob: 919447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainees at DA-IICT Gandhinagar Gujarat
by SatishDeshpande 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Blank Dear Sir/Madam Resource Centre of DA-IICT, Gandhinagar is inviting applications for Library Trainee vacancies for 2013-14. You are requested to kindly announce this on LIS Forum to reach out to deserving candidate(s) for this post. Candidates are requested to read job-requirements and instructions carefully and apply. Stipend is likely to be in the range of Rs.12K and 16K per month for deserving candidates. Please click the link below for the Website Announcement. The Last Date to receive application with Pre-test Answers is 14 July 2013. http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/jobs/WebsiteAnnounceRCVacancies26Jun13.p… You are requested to put this announcement on LIS Forum. Looking forward to your continued cooperation ! best wishes satish deshpande Head Resource Centre DA-IICA Gandhinagar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.Sc. Library and Information Science (Lateral Entry)
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Mon, 8 Jul 2013 12:31:01 +0800 (SGT) From: shivananda bhat <ramanashiva(a)yahoo.com> Dear Moderator, Kindly publish the following message on your mailing list. Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka has introduced M.Sc. Library and Information Science (Lateral Entry) from the academic year 2013-2014. This course is of one year duration (two semesters) and the minimum admission eligibility is Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.). Last date to apply - 15.8.2013.Classes will commence from 2nd September, 2013. Applications are available at select branches of State Bank of India. For more details, may contact Director, Admission, Manipal University, Manipal [admissions(a)manipal.edu] or Department of Library and Information Science, Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal [0820 2922358 or 0820 2922609;libraryscience(a)manipal.edu] Details of program in library and information science are available at the Manipal University website www.manipal.edu. Thanking��you � Kind regards � Dr. Shivananda Bhat K Asst. Professor & Senior Librarian Dept. of Library & Information Science | Health Sciences Library Manipal University | Manipal 576104 | Karnataka | India | Ph: +91 820 2922358 | +91 820 2922609 | Fax: +91 820 2570061 | E-mail: libraryscience(a)manipal.edu

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CFP -- Symposium on Techniques & Applications of Bioinformatics at IITM, Chennai
by Mohan Hr 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Dear all, You may find this symposium useful. As the seats are limited, you may register early. Also, pl. inform your friends, colleagues who may find this useful. With regards HR Mohan =================== Symposium on Techniques & Applications of Bioinformatics The Bioinformatics Infrastructure Facility (BIF) for Biology Teaching through Bio Informatics (BTBI) at IIT Madras is organizing a two days symposium, with the support of Department of Biotechnology, Government of India; Global Scientific Information and Computing Center, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan; and Education Academy of Computational Life Sciences,Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan during 27-28, Sep 2013 at IC-SR Auditorium, IIT Madras. This two days symposium will focus on topics in the below mentioned areas. • Algorithms for biomolecular Sequences / Structures • Bioinformatics databases and tools • High performance computing • Large scale data analysis • Protein function • Structure based drug design • Applications to specific diseases Who can apply?: Teachers, research scholars and postgraduate students in areas of life sciences / computer science / bioinformatics, interested in the mentioned research topics. A participation certificate will be given to participants who attend all the sessions of the symposium Fee (towards symposium materials and lunch on two days): Students: Rs. 1500/=; Research Scholars / Faculty: Rs. 3000/ =; Industry Delgates: Rs. 4000/= . Prior registration and confirmation by the organisers are must. Interested candidates should apply only by e-mail. Fill up the application form available at http://www.biotech.iitm.ac.in/bif/workshop/application.doc and send to iitmadras.tokyotech(a)gmail.com by 30th Jul 2013. More details at the website: http://www.biotech.iitm.ac.in/bif/workshop/index.html ==================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers & Registration is Opened - International Conference on Open Access - Scholarly Communication Reincarnated: A futuristic approach during 19-20 August 2013 at Bangalore University, Bangalore
by Mailing List Admin 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Date: Fri, 5 Jul 2013 22:09:40 +0530 From: icoascr2013 <icoascr2013(a)gmail.com> Dear Sir/Madam, It is with great pleasure to inform you that the Dept. of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University Bangalore is being organizing an International Conference on �Open Access � Scholarly Communication Reincarnated: A futuristic approach� during 19-20 August 2013 at Bangalore University, Bangalore in Association with Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information, (KISTI), Korea and Indian Library Association (ILA), Delhi. The primary objective of this conference is to bring together Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals from different parts of India and abroad to deliberate on changing dimensions of Scholarly Communication with the incidence of Open Access Initiative and its impact and to study the supporting role played by the ICT on Open Access to promote the use of scientific literature. This conference provides an opportunity to explore the means of international collaboration in the areas of Open Access and to initiate academic and research programmes in collaborations with different LIS schools and information centres. I look forward to receive your paper for the benefits of the delegates and your valuable suggestions will be highly appreciated. For more details and please visit our conference website : http://icoascr.weebly.com and also Registration is opened for the same. I request all of you to take part in the event and join your hands to make success of it Thank you, With high regards, With high regards, Dr. Ramesha Organising Secretary ICOASCR 2013

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User Awareness cum Training Program
by sufian ahmad 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this information among library and information professionals that *Sahitya Akademi Library is going to organize User Awareness cum Training Programme which will provide an opportunity to discuss and learn about the better utilization of SAGE Online Journals Platform.* *The programme will be held at 3rd floor, Auditorium, Sahitya Akademi, on 15 th July 2013, between 3.00 pm to 4.00 pm.* *Those who are interested for participation may please register their names along with address, designation and contact no. latest by 11th July 2013 through email.* *Note: Registration is free.* * * *The Librarian* *Sahitya Akademi,* *Rabindra Bhawan,* *35, Ferozeshah Road,* *New Delhi- 110001* *Email: ahmad.sufian(a)gmail.com* -- Sufian Ahmad (Librarian) Sahitya Akademi, 35, Rabindra Bhawan, Mandi House, Delhi-110001 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Level Workshop on Library Automation using Koha at GIPE, Pune from 09 - 11 Aug 2013
by gipelibrary pune 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! You will be pleased to know that on occasion of Dr S R Ranganathan’s Birth Anniversary, we are organizing a ‘National Level Workshop on Library Automation using Koha Open Source Software’ from 09 - 11 Aug 2013. Workshop Fees: Rs. 2000/- (inclusive of Workshop Kit / Material, Lunch and Tea). Accommodation is available at GIPE Guest House on payment. Workshop Brochure, Registration Form and other details will be communicated very soon. Thanks and Regards Dr Nanaji Shewale Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) Mob: 0 9423531433 http://www.gipe.ac.in http://dspace.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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M.Sc. Library and Information Science (Lateral Entry)
by shivananda bhat 08 Jul '13

08 Jul '13

Dear Moderator, Kindly publish the following message on your mailing list. Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka has introduced M.Sc. Library and Information Science (Lateral Entry) from the academic year 2013-2014. This course is of one year duration (two semesters) and the minimum admission eligibility is Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.). Last date to apply - 15.8.2013.Classes will commence from 2nd September, 2013. Applications are available at select branches of State Bank of India. For more details, may contact Director, Admission, Manipal University, Manipal [admissions(a)manipal.edu] or Department of Library and Information Science, Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal [0820 2922358 or 0820 2922609;libraryscience(a)manipal.edu] Details of program in library and information science are available at the Manipal University website www.manipal.edu. Thanking you Kind regards Dr. Shivananda Bhat K Asst. Professor & Senior Librarian Dept. of Library & Information Science | Health Sciences Library Manipal University | Manipal 576104 | Karnataka | India | Ph: +91 820 2922358 | +91 820 2922609 | Fax: +91 820 2570061 | E-mail: libraryscience(a)manipal.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recent developments in OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Jul '13

07 Jul '13

Friends: Here is the latest from the great chronicler of open access developments, Heather Morrison. http://poeticeconomics.blogspot.ca/2013/07/june-30-2013-dramatic-growth-of-… Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article in the Forbes India magazine "What Open Access to Sci-Tech Research Can Achieve"
by Premaraj Mishra 06 Jul '13

06 Jul '13

Article appeared in the Forbes India magazine of 17 May, 2013 *What Open Access to Sci-Tech Research Can Achieve* by Seema Singh <http://forbesindia.com/search.php?writer=Seema%20Singh> A global movement is on to make sci-tech research accessible to all. How soon will Indian industry and consumers embrace it? * * * “Information is power. But like all power, there are those who want to keep it for themselves. The world’s entire scientific and cultural heritage, published over centuries in books and journals, is increasingly being digitised and locked up by a handful of private corporations.”— Aaron Swartz * It is difficult to disagree with this argument (published in Guerilla Open Access Manifesto), and many other similar ones, that Swartz, a 26-year-old digital rights activist, made. Much of the scientific knowledge in the world is gained with the help of public money, but it remains inaccessible to the public. In January, when Swartz committed suicide while facing prosecution for hacking into JSTOR, a digital archive of journals that many universities pay to access, the debate spilled over into public consciousness. His means might have been illegal, even sloppy some would say, but the ends he strived for were fair. Swartz did not just parachute onto the scene. The idea of open access in publishing came about in the mid-1990s. It took a while for the community to figure out how to do it. Who would bear the cost of free publication, the author or the funding agency? What slowed the movement further are the mysterious finances of this industry, estimated to be nearly $29 billion. Nobody discloses their numbers, and campus libraries strike separate deals with the publishers, often under non-disclosure agreements. But much of the established practices are set to be disrupted. By 2011, 11 percent of research papers worldwide were published in fully open access journals; the rate is growing in double digits. This year, two countries took seminal decisions: In February, the Obama administration said all public-funded research would have to be made freely available within 12 months of their publication; from April, the UK’s research councils are making public-funded research open to all. Come January 2014, the European Commission will walk down the same path. In India, there’s no public outcry as yet. At least not like what the world has recently seen from Chicago or Cambridge (UK) universities, where academics collected signatures in protest against commercial publishers. One reason, says P Balaram, director of Indian Institute of Science and an open access advocate, is Indian institutions have managed to keep their subscription costs in check by forming consortia that negotiate deals with publishers. But, he says, there’s scope for better bargains as most publishers sell bundled services, many of which are not needed or used by institutions. The debate is likely to heat up in the coming months. Among other things is a Delhi-based startup, Knimbus (www.knimbus.com/open) which has thrown open its cloud-based knowledge platform that connects creators and users of scientific, technical and medical knowledge. Through this platform, anybody can access over 13,000 journals, 3,000 ebooks and 400,000 theses. More than 100 institutions, a few outside India, are using it. But aren’t open access books and journals already out there, just a mouse-click away? Yes. But data shows that the bulk of commercial research is accessed by platforms like Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, or ScienceDirect. “Every library web page in Indian universities has a section on open access with links to journals etc, but when you look at open access consumption, it is quite low… People need platforms. Without Google, consumption of the web would be much less,” argues Rahul Agarwalla, chief executive and founder of Knimbus. He thinks the immediate beneficiaries will be smaller institutes and small and medium enterprises, with the latter hardly having budgets, or even incentives, to consume research. Meanwhile, institutions like Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) are creating their own repository that will be accessible to all. Ironically, they have been driven to it by commercial publishers who counter open access models with pleas of editorial value and prestige that researchers get by publishing in well-known journals. Until now, subscriptions were renewed every year with a nominal rise in rates. Now, publishers charge a fee based on previous years’ downloads. “With a usage-based model, if one paper is downloaded by 20 researchers in one institution, we have to pay an amount in dollars for each download. If we have to access journals from top-end publishers, we could end up paying Rs 50 crore a day,” says RR Hirwani, head of CSIR’s Unit for Research and Development of Information Product. To break this monopoly, CSIR has asked all its 38 institutions to create their respective repositories. This is possible because publishers allow researchers to archive their ‘pre-print’ papers in institutional archives. Once the repositories are created—30 are ready—they will be connected to CSIR Central, a server that makes it accessible to anyone. Over time, all institutions will have to move towards such repositories and the government will have to eventually make it mandatory, says Hirwani. How will this affect the modest $300 million to $500 million scientific publishing industry in India? The role of the publisher is changing, the published product is no longer a book, says Vivek Mehra, managing director of SAGE Publications India. “Publishers are no more the gatekeepers, but are like guides… helping consumers find the pearl in the ocean.” He admits “profitability per unit” is adversely affected by the shift to open access, but the “number of units” is also growing exponentially in India. If research has to reside in public databases, somebody has to do it. Libraries need to improve infrastructure, funding agencies need to align policies. Equally critical is the role of the user community itself. Maybe they can take a page out of Wikipedia. Read more: http://forbesindia.com/article/breakpoint/what-open-access-to-scitech-resea… *Thanks Premaraj Mishra* *Jamshepur* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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