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A senior position at the Central European University
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 May '19

27 May '19

A position of Chief Archivist/Principal Information Scientist at the Vera & Donald Blinken Open Society Archives, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary, is advertised and they have written to the Centre for Internet & Society to publicize it among Indian LIS professionals. Here is the link: *https://www.ceu.edu/job/chief-archivistprincipal-information-scientist <https://www.ceu.edu/job/chief-archivistprincipal-information-scientist>*. Please spread the word. -- 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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IoS 2019 - Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics
by Satish Munnolli 27 May '19

27 May '19

Dear Professionals and Colleagues, Greetings! The advancement of ICT has redefined the dynamics of information and its formats in science communication. The process of scholarly communication by researchers and academicians is effective more than ever before and its reach is much faster through online and social media. The transition of information formats and transmission through online channels, the reach of science for wider academicians and beyond have enhanced the research impact to the next level. Simultaneously, it has also opened the plethora of opportunities to the metrics community to compute the impact with much wider indicators. To deliberate the ongoing and future trends in Scholarly Communication a national conference on ?Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics? is being organized between 27-28 September 2019 at Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai in association with the Institute of Scientometrics (IoS). The conference aims to empower young researchers on Scholarly Communication Models, New Trends in Publishing in Scholarly Journals, Publishing Ethics, eLearning, MOOCs, Digital Repositories, Research Evaluation Tools, Scholarly Impact, Big Data, Scientometrics, Role of Social Networks in Science, Altmetrics and many more. The two day national conference will have plenary talks, presentations, brainstorming sessions, deliberations, panel discussions by eminent speakers from across the disciplines of scholarly community and the domain of metrics. Full papers are invited for the conference on the main theme and not limited to the following sub-themes: - Scholarly Communication and Impact Analysis - Open Access and Scholarly Publishing Models - eLearning, MOOCs, and Digital Repositories - Scientometrics and Altmetrics - New Metrics & Scholarly Impact - Future of Communication and Metric Tools - Librarianship in Scholarly Communication - Research Evaluation Tools - Bibliometric Laws - Big Data & Social Networks - Digital Libraries and Open Access The paper submission guidelines, registration fees will be made available soon on the conference website. Communications/clarifications with regards to the conference may please be sent to: Conference Email ID: ios2019actrec(a)gmail.com With best regards, On behalf of Organizing Committee Satish S. Munnolli, PhD Librarian & OIC - SCoPE Cell, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Sector 22 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410210 Tel: +91 22 3043 5026; 2740 5026; Fax: +91 22 2740 5085 Email: smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Join a Webinar on 'Digital India – Transformational Impact' on 6 June 2019; 15:00 to 16:00 IST
by Vijay Vikram S Parihar 27 May '19

27 May '19

Dear Professionals, You are invited to participate in a Webinar on 'Digital India – Transformational Impact' Register Now: https://bit.ly/2YQQz92 Date & Time of Webinar: 6 June 2019; 15:00 to 16:00 IST This webinar is a prelude to ICDL 2019, a series of webinar is being organised on contemporary topics related to emerging trends on digital landscape. ICDL 2019 is delighted to host the first webinar in the series on topic 'Digital India – Transformational Impact'. Digital India is one of the most transformational programme of the Government of India, which has touched the lives of billion plus people in positive manner. Register Now: https://bit.ly/2YQQz92 Best regards V V S Parihar Information Analyst ====================================================================== Knowledge Resource Centre The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI ) India Habitat Centre Lodi Road, New Delhi, India T: +91 11 2468 2100 / 41504900 (extn 2758) F: +91 11 2468 2144 | Mob: 9899031464 | Web: https://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/ Disclaimer : The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this e-mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail. This e-mail has been scanned and verified by MS Office 365 mail protection.

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कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में
by Dp Tripathi 27 May '19

27 May '19

कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में सभी मित्रों को नमस्कार आज मैं दो विडियो आपसे साझा कर रहा हूँ जो कि Acquisition Module से संबन्धित है | विडियो में विस्तार से पार्ट सप्लाइ के बारे में चर्चा की गयी है और उसे कोहा में प्रोसैस कैसे करना है उसके बारे में चर्चा की गयी है | उम्मीद करता हूँ कि दोनों विडियो आपके लिए उपयोगी होंगे आपके सुझाव सादर आमंत्रित हैं Koha - Acquisition - Part Supply - Step - 1 - Generating PO https://youtu.be/dHAsS3XfmuM Koha - Acquisition - Part Supply - Step - 2 - Invoice Processing and Payment Update https://youtu.be/QBOiIObBJZw धन्यवाद डी पी त्रिपाठी -- ************************************ *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************ Assistant Librarian & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************ *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in>* ************************************ *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************

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Vacancy for 'Library Professional Trainees' at IIT Gandhinagar Library, Gujarat 2019-20
by TS Kumbar 23 May '19

23 May '19

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Professional Trainees 2019-2020* The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed *FRESH Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science* from recognized Indian universities with *consistent good academic record*, *to serve as Library Professional Trainees *purely on a temporary basis for one year. Persons having good communications and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm to learn new skills and deliver services using emerging new tools and technology will be preferred. *Essential Qualifications: Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc <http://M.L.I.Sc>.) or equivalent with First Class* *Nature of Traineeship*: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. *Duration*: The duration of traineeship will be for one year from the date of joining. *Remuneration*: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 22,000/- per month. *The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis.* No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record & performance in the written test & personal interview. *Number of Trainees to be admitted:* FIVE *Age Limit*: Not exceeding 26 years as on 06th July, 2019 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST, PD and OBC category candidates (Up to Age Limit-31 years) & OBC (Up to Age Limit-29 years) will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Interested candidates *who meet the above mentioned requirements* may send their application through *ONLINE* form *by 05th July, 2019* and* directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category. *For any query/clarification you may write us at librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, *but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS without which the candidate will not be allowed to attend the test and interview.* *Reporting Time**: *06*th July, 2019 (Saturday) at 9.00am* *Date for written test & interview*: 06*th July, 2019 (Saturday) at 10.00am* *Venue for written test & interview*: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar- 382355. *How to Reach IITGN Campus:* http://www.iitgn.ac.in/how-to-reach.htm Submission of Online Form: https://goo.gl/forms/HsnX8SMsHBAQV5N83 For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks & Regards Kumbar -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in *IITGN: Celebrating 10 years of educational excellence <http://sites.iitgn.ac.in/10/>*

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Accepted Paper Details and Registration Details for the 2nd LISA Conference on “Innovations in Libraries” Scheduled on 6-8 June 2019 at VTU, Belagavi
by Basavaraj Kumbar 23 May '19

23 May '19

Sorry for the cross-posting Dear Professionals, It gives us an immense pleasure to inform you that, the University is organizing a National Conference on* “Innovations in Libraries” (iiL-2019)* in collaboration with LIS Academy and Dept. of Public Libraries, GoK, Bangalore, which is scheduled on *6th to 8th June 2019 at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jnana Sangama, Belagavi-590018, Karnataka State.* More than 400 participants including the Librarians of Academic, Special and Public Libraries, Principals and Management Representatives of our affiliated Engineering Colleges are expected to participate in this seminar. The conference is aiming to enlighten the issues related to Innovations in library services, technologies, content development, and Public libraries. I am here with enclosing the Conference Brochure for your kind attention and information and invite you to participate in the conference. Further, please go through the conference website URL http://iil.lisacademy.org/ Accepted Paper and Its authors details http://iil.lisacademy.org/accepted-papers/ However, the provision of online registration is made which is available on conference website (LIS Academy < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsitvuCcsg_kDaZTNUxu07YPwlKCOBAo_… >) and for RTGS/NEFT/Online transfer can be made to the following account: LIS Academy, Bangalore Current A/c No. 36300285603, State Bank of India, Gokul Branch, IFSC Code: SBIN0060338. We anticipate your early confirmation to enable us to plan the event successfully. Regards, *Mr. Basavaraj S. Kumbar* *MLISc. UGC-NET, (Ph. D)* Librarian, Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Savagaon Road, Belagavi - 590 009 <http://www.wix.com/basukumbar/basukumbar> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Azim Premji University - Internship Programme on Information and Knowledge Management
by madhan muthu 23 May '19

23 May '19

*Azim Premji University - Internship Programme on Information and Knowledge Management* The Azim Premji 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’. Azim Premji Foundation established the Azim Premji University in 2010. 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 and its aim is to enable knowledge exchange within and outside the Azim Premji Foundation. The University library is part of KRC and its primary objective is to cater to the information and knowledge needs of Students, Faculty, Scholars and Field partners. *We invite bright and enthusiastic post graduates in Library and Information Science (MLIS) who resonate with the purpose of the University to join us for the programme.* We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about understanding and learning end to end knowledge management and library and information services in both physical library spaces and virtual platforms. The selected trainees will go through a structured mentoring and learning programme for a period of two years. There will be a performance review after the completion of first year. Only the candidates who perform satisfactorily during the first year will progress to the second year. *No. of positions* Five *Qualifications and Academic Record:* Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of 50% marks. We prefer recent post-graduates. Students who are in the final semester of MLIS can also apply. *Remuneration and other benefits:* You will receive a monthly gross salary of Rs.29,000/- and additional benefits. *Application Process:* Please email us the following documents to enablers(a)azimpremjifoundation.org 1. Professional statement of purpose indicating the intent to apply (500 words) 2. Curriculum Vitae (mention your work experience, if any) *Important Dates: * Last date for receipt of online applications: June 15, 2019 Best wishes! Madhan, M Library, Azim Premji University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1651-4180 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Details for the 2nd LISA Conference on “Innovations in Libraries” Scheduled on 6-8 June 2019 at VTU, Belagavi
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 23 May '19

23 May '19

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, named after Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, is a dream comes true of Technocrats & Academicians of Karnataka, VTU, one of the biggest Technological Universities in India. It started in 1998 having more than 217 Engineering Colleges affiliated to it with a number of UG, PG & Research programs in Engineering and Management. It gives us an immense pleasure to inform you that, the University is organising a National Conference on* “Innovations in Libraries” (iiL-2019)* in collaboration with LIS Academy and Dept. of Public Libraries, GoK, Bangalore, which is scheduled on *6th to 8th June 2019 at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jnana Sangama, Belagavi-590018, Karnataka State.* More than 400 participants including the Librarians of Academic, Special and Public Libraries, Principals and Management Representatives of our affiliated Engineering Colleges are expected to participate in this seminar. The conference is aiming to enlighten the issues related to Innovations in library services, technologies, content development, and Public libraries. I am here with enclosing the Conference Brochure for your kind attention and information and invite you to participate in the conference. Further, please go through the conference website URL *http://iil.lisacademy.org <http://iil.lisacademy.org>. * However, the provision of online registration is made which is available on conference website (LIS Academy <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsitvuCcsg_kDaZTNUxu07YPwlKCOBAo_…>) and for RTGS/NEFT/Online transfer can be made to the following account: LIS Academy, Bangalore Current A/c No. 36300285603, State Bank of India, Gokul Branch, IFSC Code: SBIN0060338. We anticipate your early confirmation to enable us to plan the event successfully. Thanking you, With regards Dr. K. R. Mulla, M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D. Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama", Belagavi - 590 018, Karnataka, India. Ph: 0831-2498192 URL: http://www.vtu.ac.in/ *My Google Scholar Citations <https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=Fu9iOuMAAAAJ&view_op=list…>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2019-05-22
by Mohan Hr 22 May '19

22 May '19

*Interesting Reads – 2019-05-22 * Read the Current Interesting Reads Post at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/interesting-reads-2019-05-22.html Current IR Quiz at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/ir-quiz-2019-05-22.html Archives of Interesting Reads Posts at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/01/interesting-reads-archives-2019-201… *Articles* - How Operating Systems Work: 10 Concepts you Should Know as a Developer - Some introductory notes on Design and Analysis of Algorithms - Network Visibility For Dummies - What Is Quantum Computing? - These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we’d need to consume to benefit is… a lot - How Technology Is Transforming Women’s Healthcare - Book: Foundations of Data Science - 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity - The Power of Hidden Teams - Cyber attacks are rewriting the ‘rules’ of modern warfare – and we aren’t prepared for the consequences - Google vs Apple vs Microsoft: Which Online Office Suite Should You Be Using? - Tech and the future of transportation: From here to there - How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware - How to tackle India’s sexual violence epidemic – it starts with sex education - Bonus: The most transformative TED Talks (25 talks) *Events / Announcements* - IMSc, ACM, IEEE CS, IEEE TEMS and CSI -- Presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” at IMSc on 31st May 2019 - ACM, IEEE CS & CSI: Mini Tutorial on “Demystifying ML & AI” on 25th May 2019 - SETS - Cyber Security Training Programs - AIC – IIIT Kottayam Incubation Centre on IoT-Cloud Research for Societal Problems - Facebook India Innovation Accelerator. Last date to apply 9th June 2019 - TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference. Tutorial-cum-Hackathon Workshop 7-9 Jun 2019 & 6-7 Jul 2019 - TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference. 20-22 Sep 2019 at Chennai - ACM-W Lady Ada Programming Competition. Last date 10th Jun 2019 - Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2019 during 12-16 August at Seoul, Korea - IEEE INDICON-2019 at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat during 13-15 Dec 2019 *IR-Quiz* Participate in the IR Quiz – 2019-05-08 and win Rs. 250/- worth Amazon Gift Voucher from Dynamic Group. Visit https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/ir-quiz-2019-05-22.html *Access Links* Read the current Interesting Reads Post at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/interesting-reads-2019-05-22.html Current IR Quiz at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/ir-quiz-2019-05-22.html Archives of Interesting Reads Posts at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/01/interesting-reads-archives-2019-201… *Feedback* We will be pleased to have your feedback on the “Interesting Reads” posts being sent once in five days. Pl. share the links of any interesting things you come across so that we can include them in these email posts. Also, pl. share the email ids of your colleagues, friends, peers and contacts, if you want them to be included in the google group to get regular posts. Pl. send all your communications to hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan

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Presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” at IMSc on 31st May at 5.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 22 May '19

22 May '19

Dear all, Please find the invite for the joint event of IMSc, ACM, IEEE CS, IEEE TEMS and CSI -- Presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” at IMSc on 31st May at 5.00 p.m. The formal pdf invite is at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2019/mm-190531-bigdata-on-cloud.pdf and also at http://bit.ly/2HHtL4I To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2VF9jGy With regards HR Mohan Chairman, ACM Chennai INVITE ===================================== The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai ACM Chennai Professional Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” by Mr. M.G. Thiruvalluvan VP (Engineering), Aqfer Inc., IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai on Friday, 31st May 2019 at 5.00 p.m. at Alladi Ramakrishnan Hall The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (IMSc is situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to CSI Education Directorate) The Alladi Ramakrishnan Hall is in the fourth floor of the New Building of IMSc. To reach the New Building of IMSc, from the main gate, you need to come all the way to the right and enter through the entrance of the Ramanujan Auditorium, go past the corridor to enter the new building. Alternatively you can take the lift available near the library entrance and take it to the fourth floor. Alladi Ramakrishnan Hall is at one end of the floor. Programme 5.00 p.m. : Tea & Networking 5.30 p.m. : Presentation About the Presentation: Big Data technologies and Cloud services have showed up about twelve years and been evolving together. Availability of Cloud technologies have influenced Big Data products, their architecture, applications and offering continuously. In this talk we track the Cloud technology trends and how they have influenced the way Big Data is practiced. Specifically we talk about the effects of serverless computing, cloud storage, containerization, streaming architectures and new programming languages on Big Data products and services. Throughout the talk we bring in examples from applications of Data Lakes for digital marketing. About the Speaker: Mr. Thiruvalluvan has been building software systems for three decades. Apart from his day job, he is presently the PMC Chair of Apache Avro Project, which he helped found in 2009. His current interests include large scale distributed systems for batch and low-latency web services. He has built some innovative performant and resilient products on top of the current and past crop of Big Data platforms. In the past he worked on desktop search, web search and advertising platforms, cloud platforms and deployment automation in Yahoo! He has been developing and using cloud product for the past 10 years and has been in the forefront of server-less computing. In his current job, among other things, he has put Content Delivery Network into innovative use for beaconing solutions. To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2VF9jGy

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