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National Workshop on Application of Qualitative Indicators for the excellence of scholarly communication
by SANTOSH NAVALUR 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings from Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, The Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu is going to organize a two days National Workshop (Under UGC SAP) onApplication of Qualitative Indicators for the excellence of scholarly communication on 8th and 9th March 2013. Date: 8th and 9th March 2013 (Friday and Saturday) The Workshop aims at the evaluation of scholarly research performance, and focuses on the contribution of scholarly work to the advancement of scholarly knowledge. It provides a wide range of important facts, and corrects a number of common misunderstandings about science indicators. It introduces basic notions and distinctions, and deals both with theoretical and technical aspects, and with its applicability in various policy contexts. In order to be used properly as a research evaluation tool, it is essential that all participants have insight into the nature of citation analysis, how its indicators are constructed and calculated, what the various theoretical positions state about what they measure, and what are their potentialities and limitations, particularly in relation to peer review. It is hoped that this workshop will provide such insight. Sub themes of the workshop * Impact Factor * H-index * Success Index * G-Index * Activity Index * Ranking of institutions * Ranking of individual scientists by citation factor * ICT based evaluation tools, etc. Who should attend? This workshop expects wide participation by Faculty, Scientists, Professionals of Library, Research Scholars and Students. Registration fee (includes workshop Kit, resource material, participation certificate, working lunch and refreshment) · For Faculty I Librarian & Others - Rs. 500/- · For Research Scholars (full-time basis) & students - Rs.300/- (Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of the Registrar, AnnamalaiUniversitypayable at Annamalainagar/ Chidambaram in State Bank of India / Indian Bank ICICI Bank Ltd. Cheque will not be accepted) Accommodation: The participants have to make their own arrangements. However, limited accommodation is available in our University Guest House / Hostel on extra-payment. We would help to the participants arrange accommodation at nominal charges on first-come first-serve by twin sharing basis. Contact for Registration / Enquiry WorkshopCoordinator Dr. M. Nagarajan Professor and Head Dept. of Library & Information Science Annamalai University Annamalainagar - 608 002 Mobile : 9443497604 E-mail : au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in Thanks & Regards, Santosh A.NavalurResearc Scholar Dept. of LISc BDU, Trichy -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Junior Library Attendant @ National Institute of Public Finance and Policy
by amit uraon 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

National Institute of Public Finance and Policy needs Junior Library Attendant * Job Designation: Junior Library Attendant * Number of Positions: 01 (One) * Scale of Pay: Pay Band-1 of Rs.5,200-20,200/- with Grade Pay of Rs.1,800/- * Last Date To Apply: 12th March,2013 For Advertisement Details plz see Employment News (23 February – 1 March) or click here- http://www.nipfp.org.in/newweb/sites/default/files/advtfeb%202013.pdf (-*:*......*KEEP SMILING*.....*:*-) With Regards, Amit Uraon National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Institutional Repository @ KLE University
by Ravi Hullur 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

Dear all LIS Professionals, I gives me an immense pleasure to inform you all that, KLE University started its Institutional repository kindly make the use of the same http://182.48.228.18:8080/jspui/ -- ** ***** Regards Mr.Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian KLE University, Belgaum Mob.No.9740638831 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OCR Scanners for Library use
by Emmanuel E (RBEI/HRL-TD1) 01 Mar '13

01 Mar '13

Dear Sir, We are planning to have a multi-purpose OCR scanner for our library. Kindly suggest/recommend a good Multi-purpose OCR scanner, which you have already used and found that as a suitable scanner for library uses. Purpose: 1) Scan internally published printed publications (A4/A2 Size)and convert them to text. 2) Scan printed images(picture) & convert them into image file(different image file formats). 3) Scan documents and convert them into different file formats (text, pdf, doc, html etc). Regards Emmanuel Knowledge Centre & Information Services, Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Ltd, India, # 123, Industrial Layout, Hosur Road, Koramangala, Bangalore - 560095 Ph.No- 080 - 6657 1497 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on KOHA
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

Dear All, We have decided to give registration to some more candidates for the *National Workshop on KOHA Library Management System* to be held from 4th to 6th March 2013 at Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod. Those who wish to get spot registration may confirm their participation by e-mail at the earliest. Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* (Co-ordiantor, National Workshop on KOHA Library Management System) Assistant Librarian & Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Phone: 04994-255533 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr. M. Krishnamurthy
by putta swamy 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

Congratulations to Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, It gives me an immense pleasure to inform you all that, Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, Faculty of DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore, has received ILA - Dr. C.D. Sharma Award for the year 2012 for best paper written and presented entitled “Visibility of Institutional Repositories at leading Universities and Research Institutes in India: A study” at the 58th ILA International Conference held at KarnatakUniversity, Dharwad during 24-27th Feb, 2013. R.M .Puttaswamy, Chief Librarian, B N M Institute of Technology, 27th Cross, 12th Main, BSK 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560 070. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Traineeship positions@Knowledge Centre, ITC R&D Centre
by Hemanth Rao KR 28 Feb '13

28 Feb '13

Dear Professional Colleagues, ITC R&D Centre , ITC Limited, Bengaluru, looking candidates for the traineeship in Knowledge Centre. The selected candidates will get expose to LIS activities. Candidates may considered for permanent position based on performance during traineeship. Qualification: Post Graduation in Library & Information Science. (Considering only fresh graduates) Candidate should be fluent in spoken and written English, and should have sound LIS technical skills with computer knowledge . Remuneration: As per Corporate standard Period of the Traineeship: 6 months Age limit: Below 27 Years Those who are interested can send their latest & detailed Curriculum Vitae to hemanth.rao(a)itc.in or unnikrishnan.g(a)itc.in on or before March 15, 2013. Regards, Hemanth Rao K.R. BSc, MLISc, UGC-NET, PGDIPR Knowledge Centre | ITC R&D Centre | ITC Limited Peenya Industrial Area | 1st Phase | Bengaluru – 560 058 Mobile: +91 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Read Information Outlook online for limited time
by Arora 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

*Search. Zoom. **Share.** Learn.* With the new digital version of *Information Outlook*, you can do all these things and more--from your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer. And it's available anytime, anywhere. Why digital? Because you work in a mobile, interactive information environment. You want information at your fingertips. And you don't want to just read--you want to link, search, explore, and connect. Now, *Information Outlook* gives you all of these options. And for a limited time, you can invite colleagues who aren't SLA members to enjoy these same features. To showcase the new digital edition of *Information Outlook*, we're temporarily eliminating the need to enter an ID or password to access the magazine. *Simply click on the "Read the digital Information Outlook" link on the SLA home page and go to the landing page for the digital edition. Then click on the January/February cover image and begin reading.* Start learning more about strategic planning, cataloging software applications, and pushing the boundaries of what it means to be an information professional in the 21st century. Read the January/February issue of *Information Outlook* Now!<http://cl.exct.net/?ju=fe29177677600275761072&ls=fdc315717362007b7616717d62…> ------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The Ultimate Comedy Library: 57 Books Every Comedy Fan Should Read (Jayadev P Hiremath)
by sameer jha 27 Feb '13

27 Feb '13

Thanks for the List. Add one more Our Husband by Stephanie Bond -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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registration open for 3rd International Conference of Asian Special Libraries
by Debal C Kar 26 Feb '13

26 Feb '13

Invite to attend ICoASL 2013: *3rd International Conference of Asian Special Libraries, **April 10-12, 2013, **Manila, Philippines* *by SLA Asian Chapter* Main theme is “Special Libraries towards Achieving Dynamic, Strategic, and Responsible Working Environment”. Listen to Stephen Abram, listed by Library Journal as one of the top 50 people influencing the future of the libraries and 40 speakers from different Asian Countries. REGISTRATION is EXTENDED until March 31, 2013 -- Debal C Kar, PhD University Librarian Ambedkar University, Delhi Library Sector-9, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi 110006 debal(a)aud.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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