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Request to publish in Lis-forum
by munusamy natarajan 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

MALA International Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Madras Library Association (MALA) 735, Anna Salai, Chennai 14.11.2018 Dear Professional colleagues, It gives us immense pleasure to inform that Madras Library Association (MALA) is planning to publish a Journal (MALA IJIKM) from 2019 onwards after obtaining the ISSN number. It will have a frequency of two issues (June and December) per year. We request the LIS professionals to contribute the research manuscripts to the Editor, which will enable us to get them reviewed by experts in the field and then to publish the issues. The co-operation of LIS professionals is very much essential, without whom the journal cannot be published. In order to maintain the frequency and number of papers in single issue, We request all of them to contribute generously. Please try to send the article (4000-5000 words) with Title, Author(s) Information, Abstract, Keywords (5-7 numbers), Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Objectives, Research questions, Methodology, Scope, Literature Review, Analysis and Findings, Conclusion, Recommendations and further research (depends upon the MSS). Please follow the APA referencing style within the text and give references accordingly. We will publish Instructions to Authors and other related information in the First issue of the Journal. Try to send the articles to (malaijikm(a)gmail.com) so as to enable us to process them for publishing. Thanks (M. NATARAJAN) (K.NITHYANANDAM) & (VENKATRAMANI) Editors Dr M NATARAJAN M.Sc., B.L.I.S., A.D.I.Sc., P.G.D.C.A.,P.G.D.H.E., P.G.D.E.A.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Ex-Associate professor, Dept of Infn Science, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia Senior Principal Scientist,(Retd) National Inst Of Science Comm and Information Resources (NISCAIR) Dr K S Krishnan Marg New Delhi - 110 012. INDIA.and Ex-Editor, JSIR. Member SHRM, President, Library Professional Association, New Delhi.

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Alert Regarding: Free KOHA OPAC Mobile App
by vinod mishra 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear All, The message below has been floated for those who are using Koha and very enthusiastic professionals who are willing to showcase as much as possible with minimum efforts. The Mobile App is not meant for your/any library by default and to get the app your library must be on some public domain name and lot of other information you need to provide through the app than the concerns will send you the app. My view is please avoid such things in the age where people are much concern about data security. My questions from the developers and you all are: 1. What if the domain name of any Koha/OPAC will change? 2. What if the database schema of koha updated? 3. What is the update policy of the said App? 4. Where is the source code to modify/improve the app by the community like Koha? 5. To whom should we contact if face any problem in the app? 6. How to use the app if many are managing the koha on Intranet only? 7. How much space etc. it consumes on the mobile and which version of android is supported. 8. Which version of Koha does it support? Sorry for my little understanding of the below Koha App but please clarify the points above. With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 9:43 AM vikram zadgaonkar < vikramczadgaonkar(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Dr. P. V. Konnur, > Have shared code with community? > If you need any support for further development or testing , I can provide > my developers team for the same - if you are planning to submit the same to > koha community. > Vikram Zadgaonkar > > > On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 8:12 PM vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear all >> >> Through app they are asking to provide library details, email, phone no. >> etc. than after veryfying that they will send the code files which needs to >> be placed on koha server as per my understanding. >> >> I have doubt about its authenticity of code and openness. Koha users are >> requested not to use such codes on server side unless it is not supported >> by mass community. >> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:48 vikram zadgaonkar, <vikramczadgaonkar(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> Great! >>> Have you upload code also somewhere? >>> >>> On Mon 12 Nov, 2018, 6:48 PM PDIT Library <librarian(a)pdit.ac.in wrote: >>> >>> > Dear Professionals, >>> > >>> > Happy to share with you all, One of our innovative product - Koha >>> > Opac Mobile App has been released from LIS Academy. It is totally >>> > free of cost. Any library using KOHA can use this App to reach their >>> > users remotely through their Android Mobiles. >>> > >>> > This Android based Mobile App is an exclusive mobile app designed and >>> > developed for the libraries using KOHA LMS for automating their >>> > library system. This app acts as a plug-in and fetches the content >>> > from existing KOHA LMS and user can use OPAC login credentials to log >>> > in through the mobile app. >>> > >>> > It is freely available on google play store to download. Presently 12 >>> > institutions and 800+ patrons using app.. >>> > >>> > >>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lisacademy.org.kohaopac >>> > >>> > Demo credintials of KOHA OPAC: >>> > >>> > College Code: LISA >>> > Card Number: Librarian >>> > Password: Librarian >>> > >>> > How to register Libraries to KOHA OPAC: >>> > >>> > College Code: admin >>> > Card Number: library >>> > Password: librarian >>> > >>> > Reach us for any assistance lisacademyorg at gmail.com >>> > <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> >>> > >>> > Thanks & Regards, >>> > Dr. P. V. Konnur >>> > President - LIS Academy, Bangalore >>> > Former LIS Professor, >>> > Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA) >>> > Chairman - State Level Book Selection Committee, Karnataka >>> > Adviser - VTU Consortium, >>> > Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, >>> > Member of Syndicate, KUVEMPU University, Shivamogga, >>> > Karnataka, India >>> > Mobile : 09449679737 >>> > E-Mail : pvkonnur at gmail.com >>> > <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> >>> > Website: www.lisacademy.org >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>> > *LIBRARIAN* >>> > >>> > *Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology* >>> > >>> > *TB Dam, **HOSAPETE-583 225* >>> > >>> > *Ballari District, **Karnataka, India.* >>> > >>> > >>> > *Web http://pdit.ac.in <http://pdit.ac.in/>* >>> > >>> > *Email**librarian(a)pdit.ac.in <pdit97(a)gmail.com>* >>> > >>> > *Phone: 08394 259505* >>> > >>> > *Phone +91-8394 259505 * >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org >>> > Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz >>> > https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org >>> Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz >>> https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha >>> >>

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Fwd: CopyrightX: Libraries application for spring 2019
by Shamprasad Pujar 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 3:42 AM Subject: CopyrightX: Libraries application for spring 2019 To: <LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu> From: Katie Zimmerman <kbzimmer(a)mit.edu> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 19:54:58 +0000 Hello! (apologies for cross-posting) I’m pleased to announce that MIT Libraries will be offering CopyrightX: Libraries in 2019. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested: What is CopyrightX: Libraries? · CopyrightX: Libraries is an affiliate course of CopyrightX which is hosted by the MIT Libraries, and is open to library, archives, and museum staff everywhere. Participants will learn the essentials of US copyright law, theory, and practice with an emphasis on issues relevant to cultural institutions, alongside a cohort of professional colleagues. It is an entirely online 12-week course comprising pre-recorded lectures, readings, and weekly seminars. What sort of time commitment should I expect? · The class runs for 12 weeks from February through early May. Each week, participants will watch an 80-minute recorded lecture, read the assigned material, and attend a 90-minute synchronous discussion section conducted via audio and text chat. The average total time commitment over the 12 week course is ~ 5 hours/week. After the 12 week course there is an intensive law-school style exam, which takes the average student ~10 hours over a four-day period. To obtain a certificate of completion, participants must both pass the exam and attend at least 10 of the 12 weekly discussion sections. When will it be? · Synchronous online seminars will meet from 10 am - 11:30 am EST/EDT (15:00 - 16:30 UTC prior to March 10th, 14:00 – 15:30 UTC after March 10th) on Fridays beginning February 1, 2019. We will not meet during the week of March 18, 2019. The final exam for the course will be administered for a 96-hour period beginning on May 1. Who will be in the class? · Since MIT is hosting and supporting the course, up to five seats are being held for MIT Libraries staff. The remaining ~20 participants will be library, archives, and museum staff from anywhere in the world who choose to apply. The aim is to get a diverse group of people from a wide range of backgrounds who share an interest in copyright as it applies to cultural institutions. How do I apply? · Fill out the application form here: https://goo.gl/forms/inq64J5Uw6BMp9XB3 by Dec. 15, 2018. What if I have more questions? · Email the course instructor, Katie Zimmerman, at kbzimmer(a)mit.edu. Thank you, and I hope to see some of you there! Katie Katie Zimmerman, JD, MLIS (pronouns: she/her) Scholarly Communications and Licensing Librarian MIT Libraries kbzimmer(a)mit.edu | NE36-6101 | 617.324.4871

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National Library Week Celebrations - 2018
by Library 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear LIS Professionals, Raman Research Institute Library in Association with Karnataka State Library Association on the occasion of National Library Week 2018, Organizing special lecture on “Arts, Films and Environment” By Suresh Heblikar Date: 19.11.2018 Time: 4.30 PM Venue: Auditorium, Raman Research Institute, C V Raman Avenue, Bangalore With regards, Dr. B.M. Meera Ph: +91 9844519180 E-mail: library(a)rri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Workshop on Library Automation & Digitisation at University of Delhi South Campus
by Raj K Bhardwaj 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

*University of Delhi South Campus* *दिल्ली* *विश्वविद्यालयदक्षिणपरिसर* *SOUTH CAMPUS LIBRARY/**दक्षिणी* *परिसर* *पुस्तकालय* बेनिटो जुआरेज़ मार्ग / Benito Juarez Road नई दिल्ली / New Delhi-110021 फैक्स /Fax / दूरभाष/Phone No. 011-2411022 : ईमेल / Email: librarian(a)south.du.ac.in *Five- Day NATIONAL* *Workshop on Library Automation & Digitization* To fulfil one of the requirements of UGC to attend a training program in Library Automation & Digitization for career advancement from level 10 to 14 vide its Regulation “Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers & other Academic Staff” in Universities & Colleges, 2018, University of Delhi South Campus proposes to hold a Five Day Workshop on Library Automation & Digitization during 17-21, December, 2018 and invites participants from the libraries of Universities, Colleges and other academic institutions *Structure of Workshop* The proposed National Workshop on Koha & DSpace, is to be conducted by best of the best experts, sourced both from industry & academia. and will help the LIS professionals , practicing librarians, students to automate & digitise their College & University libraries. The Workshop shall consist of 8 training sessions, including hands on modules and shall help research scholars etc in capacity building in library automation & digitisation domains. *Registration Fee & Accommodation Details:* The participation fee is Rs.2500/ (non-refundable) which includes workshop kit, lunch and tea, certificate etc. The participation fee shall be payable by Demand Draft in favour of “Director University of Delhi South Campus” latest by December10, 2018 with enclosed registration form. Limited accommodation on the basis of first come first served is available at campus @ Rs.500/ per day per person on twin sharing basis. The accommodation charges are payable in advance with registration fee. Rates will vary for out of campus accommodations as per actual. For more details and registration form, please see the attached workshop brochure.

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Vacancies for Assistant Librarians
by Ramakrishna Reddy 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear Modulator, We are in the process of recruiting four (4) *Assistant Librarians* for *Learning Resource* *Centre* (Central Library) and other Libraries of* Acharya Institutes*, Bengaluru. Hence, we request you kindly to publish the details (as mentioned below) in LIS-FORUM for the benefit of Library professionals. *DETAILS OF VACANCIES* *Vacancies: **Assistant Librarians – four (4).* *Qualification*: *MLIS (Minimum of 60%)* *Experience*:* Candidates with experience will be preferred.* *Skills**: ICT and Communication skills.* *Desirable**: Working knowledge with KOHA and DSpace softwares.* *Salary*: Negotiable – Commensurate with qualifications, ICT & communication skills, and experience. *Interested candidates may send CV by E-Mail to the below mentioned address.* *Last date for receipt of applications**: 24th November 2018.* With Regards, *Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy* *Chief LibrarianAcharya Institute of TechnologyAcharya InstitutesHesaraghatta Main RoadAcharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan RoadSoldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post) Bangalore - 560 107Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431Mobile: 9739038652Residence: 080-23461829E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in <ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in> krred(a)yahoo.com <krred(a)yahoo.com> drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com <drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com>http://www.acharya.ac.in <http://www.acharya.ac.in>*

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LibTech Award Nominations Invited
by Ishwar Goudar 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, LibTech Award – Nominate Your Library – Present Case Study – Submit Your Paper - Participate in Opinion Pole in the Selection Process Libraries are increasingly technology empowered. Judicious and insightful Investment in technologies are major strategic decisions as the rate of change and obsolescence with technologies are too high. Sharing knowledge gained and best practices followed in implementing technologies is a useful practice. To promote this sharing practice, we introduced in LTC2018 an exclusive session on. “Technology Empowered Libraries: Cases Studies in Best Practices” which is continued in LTC2019. This 90-minute session is an exciting part of the Conclave as it carries LibTech2019 award instituted since last LTC. 1. Libraries are invited to send their nominate for this session. (Please visit the Conclave website – www.ltc2019.com for details). 2. A committee of five juries lead by Dr. Marshall Breeding, an internationally recognized library technology review expert ( https://librarytechnology.org/) will evaluate the nominations to select the best ten of them. 3. The ten best selected nominations will be invited to: (a) present the technologies implemented effectively in their libraries in an exclusive session on Technology Empowered Libraries in the Conclave; and (b) submit an authored paper also on their technology empowered library as a case-study which will be published in the Conclave proceedings. 4. The presentation will be observed and reviewed by the members of the Jury. Additionally, all the delegates attending the Conclave will be invited to rate the presented case studies. The Jury will take into account average of this rating with certain weightage in the process of selection for LibTech2019 award. December 10th is the last date to submit the nomination for the Best Technology Empowered Library session and the award. The LibTeh2019 award will be presented at the Valedictory Session of the Conclave. Nominate your Library for this Award. Please register for LTC2019 to benefit from many enlightening intellectual sessions on “eBooks to eLearning: Libraries as Learning Hubs” addressed by nationally and internationally acclaimed experts on various facets of the Conclave”. LTC2018 award went to the Information Resources Centre (IRC) at the Tata Consulting Services (TCS). To know more details about the Award and event please visit the site at ltc2019.com Regards, Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Program Chair, LTC2019 "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" *- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -* Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Mob: 91+9611165781 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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workshop on "Marketing of Library resources and services in Digital era"
by Harish M H 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Sir, Please announce it. Dear All, Greetings. On the occasion of National Library Week Alliance University Central Library in association with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) organizing one day *workshop on "Marketing of Library resources and services in Digital era" on 16-11-2018 at Alliance University Bengaluru.* For more details, kindly visit the enclosed workshop brochure at: https://bit.ly/2QxIkLj Registration is free. Last date for Registration: 13.11.2018 Online Registration link: https://goo.gl/E2c8Lr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for IEC standards
by Francis Jayakanth 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Members, I would like to know if any of our libraries is subscribing to the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards. If yes, could you kindly get in touch with me, off the list? Thanks and regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Library, IIsc francis(a)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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Free KOHA OPAC Mobile App from LIS Academy
by Pandurang Konnur 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, Happy to share with you all, One of our innovative product - Koha Opac Mobile App has been released from LIS Academy. It is totally free of cost. Any library using KOHA can use this App to reach their users remotely through their Android Mobiles. This Android based Mobile App is an exclusive mobile app designed and developed for the libraries using KOHA LMS for automating their library system. This app acts as a plug-in and fetches the content from existing KOHA LMS and user can use OPAC login credentials to log in through the mobile app. It is freely available on google play store to download. Presently 12 institutions and 800+ patrons using app.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lisacademy.org.kohaopac Demo credintials of KOHA OPAC: College Code: LISA Card Number: Librarian Password: Librarian How to register Libraries to KOHA OPAC: College Code: admin Card Number: library Password: librarian Reach us for any assistance lisacademyorg(a)gmail.com Thanks & Regards, Dr. P. V. Konnur President - LIS Academy, Bangalore Former LIS Professor, Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA) Chairman - State Level Book Selection Committee, Karnataka Adviser - VTU Consortium, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, Member of Syndicate, KUVEMPU University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India 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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