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National Survey on Public Library System in India
by sheshagiri kulkarni 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Dear Sir / Madam, I am Sheshagiri Kulkarni, working as Head, Information and Library, Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore. I am pursuing Ph.D. from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, under the supervision of Dr. M. Dhanamjaya, Registrar, Reva University. As part of my Ph.D. I am conducting a national Survey on the Opinion of Indian Librarians on Public Library System of India. I would humbly request you to kindly help me fill the below mentioned questionnaire. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeXfRGwt7tiEqvbgUEv 1jAbiO0RHHwxXL0IxLVJOliaYXSrMQ/viewform?usp=sf_link Many thanks in advance. Best regards, Sheshagiri Kulkarni -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph.D Completion
by Basava Raja 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Dear Library Professionals, I would like to inform all the library professionals that *Mr. Mahammad Gulam Ghouse Pasha, Librarian, *RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Al Qusaidat, Ras Al Khaimah - UAE. He has been awarded with Ph.D. degree in Library and Information Science by *Banasthali University, Jaipur - INDIA. * His topic of research is *“Leadership and Information Technology Skills Among Librarians in United Arab Emirates: A Study”.* The research was carried out under the supervision of *Dr. Suresh Jange,* University Deputy Librarian, Head - Virtual Learning Resources Center and Digital Library, Gulbarga University, Gulbarga. Karnataka. *CONGRATULATION...!!!!!!* Wish you hearty congratulation to you on big achievement and success of your PhD Degree. We wish him all the best in his future academic and career pursuits. [image: Inline image 1] K.BASAVARAJA -- *Thanking You Yours faithfullyBest RegardsK. BASAVARAJADIT.,MLISc.,PGDLAN.,M.PHIL.,(PhD. Pursuing)IBS Business School, # 231, Baba Sabara Palya,Near Check Post,Next to HP Petrol Bunk,Mysore Road, Kengeri, Bangalore - 560060 Mobile : +91 99722 25412* *E-mail: basavaraja1061(a)gmail.com <basavaraja1061(a)gmail.com>* *Please feel free to ask if you have any query* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Student Seminar-1: SOFT COMPUTING: Emerging Trend in Information Technology
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th mile, Mysore Road, RVCE post Bangalore 560059 SEMINAR-1 SOFT COMPUTING: Emerging Trend in Information Technology Abstract Soft Computing became a formal Computer Science area of study in the early 1990's. Earlier computational approaches could model and precisely analyze only relatively simple systems. These technologies are termed as hard computing. But in real world, queries cannot be answered in a straight-forward yes or no. So machines should be tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth and approximation. To deal with such problems, soft computing came in picture. The methodology to create soft computing is nature inspired and its role model is human brain. As the core elements of soft computing fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, machine learning and probabilistic reasoning are simulate to human brain. Therefore, unlike hard computing, soft computing provides intelligence to machines to respond in varying degrees of truth. This seminar is an effort to discuss evolution of soft computing, its goals, core elements and its application in various fields. Speaker: Amrish Dubey Date: 24-08-2017 Time: 2 p.m Venue: DRTC class room(G-21)ISI Bangalore All are cordially invited. Coordinator Dr. Biswanath Dutta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Survey on “Professionals attitude towards participation in LIS professional events”
by Suresh Gp 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

*Please give your **valuable 4 to 5 minutes time for us please........* *Questionnaire for the LIS Professionals* *Dear Sir/Madam & Friends,* Greetings from *Suresha G. P* & *Kirana Kumar D,* Assistant Librarians, Central Library, Bangalore University, Bangalore. We are writing this to invite you to participate our Online Survey which is the data collection part of our research paper entitled “*A study on Professionals attitude towards participation in LIS professional events*”. It would be appreciated if you would spare some time to provide us the information on the followings questions. The information provided will be used for academic and/or research purposes only and the respondent's identity will be kept confidential. *Online Questionnaire Link: *https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVZ2akbBrf5ljFJQO230RGyS_Z2WvQ0Jjw2P_t9O_aJu-6rw/viewform *Thanks with Regards* @ *Suresha, GP:* Assistant Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Bangalore - 560056. www.infosuresh.weebly.com @ *Kiran Kumar, D: *Assistant Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Bangalore - 560056. kannada.3044(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee Recruitment at ISI Kolkata
by gnibedita 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Kindly circulate this in LIS-Forum. An Walk-in-interview for recruitment of one Trainee on purely temporary basis to work in the Library will be conducted on 29 August 2017 at 11-30 am. in the Conference Room of the Library (1st floor) of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. Qualification 1st Class Master Degree in Library and Information Science with Bachelor Degree (under 10+2+3 system). Candidate with knowledge of MARC21, DSpace and Koha will be given preference. Scope Training will be provided in practical library and information works with emphasis on Koha, DSpace & LINUX. The selected candidate will also get the opportunities to work in different sections of the Library. Tenure of appointment The tenure of appointment initially will be up to 31 March 2018 which may be extended / terminated subject to availability of fund and depending on the performance of the candidate. Pay Rs. 12000/- per month (consolidated) Age Should not exceed 30 years as on 1 August 2017 with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and differently disabled candidates Number of vacancy One (1) Candidates appearing for the interview are required to bring with them the application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata along with bio-data stating (1) Name, (2) Father’s/Husband’s Name, (3) Date of Birth, (4) Address, (5) Mobile (essential), (6) Email, (7) Educational qualifications (with percentage of marks obtained in each examination), (8) SC/ST/OBC/Women status along with attested copies of all certificates. They should also bring the original copies of all certificates for verification. Candidates will have to report at the Office of the Library of Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B.T. Road, Kolkata 700108, on the day of the Interview one hour before the time. This advertisement is also available on the website http://www.isical.ac.in/jobs.php ................................... Dr. Nibedita Ganguly In-Charge, Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B T Road, Kolkata- 700 108 ....................................... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cataloguing: AACR-2 & MARC-21
by Dp Tripathi 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear Friends, I am very happy to share the videos on Cataloguing – AACR-2 & MARC-21 which I have prepared based on my own experiences and study materials. The videos can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekqhBcsqZXI0bTTFYY9Zssx9qRhm99B6 These videos include: 1. What is Cataloguing? 2. AACR-2 Rules 3. MARC-21 Basic 4. Data Entry – Different Author’s Case 5. Data Entry – Editor’s Case 6. Data Entry – Multi Volume Case 7. Data Entry – Collection with and without Collection Case 8. Data Entry – Corporate Authorship (Conference, Meeting, Govt. Body etc.) Trust, these videos will help to understand how to enter records in MARC format and also how to prepare the card catalog. Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions. With regards, DP Tripathi -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ********************************* <https://mailtrack.io/> Sent with Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io/install?source=signature&lang=en&referral=dptnitrkl@gm…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Innovative and Best Practices in Academic Library in Digital Era
by AutoLib Software Systems 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

National Seminar on Innovative and Best Practices in Academic Library in Digital Era Organized by SALIS Chennai Chapterand J.B.A.S College for Women (formerly SIET College) Venu: J.B.A.S College for Women, Chennai Date: 26th August 2017 (Saturday) Time: 9.30 AM to 5 PM.J.B.A.S. College for Women About the Seminar The 21st Century has witnessed exponential growth of educational institutions in India. To maintain the quality of these institutions is a big challenge to the government and non-government agencies. These agencies introduced stringent assessment process as minimum requirements for infrastructure facility to maintain the quality and standards of the institutions, more specifically the libraries, as libraries play a vital role in providing information and knowledge support to the students and teachers for learning, teaching and research activities. The various functions of the libraries have changed dramatically since the global change in ICT from storing books to learning and dissemination of knowledge. This change gets absorbed in to the system by adopting the best practices. The best practices are identified by examining empirical evidence of success and therefore libraries have to adopt best practices drawn from established standards. The reason for adopting these, is to provide quality service to the users satisfaction and also discharge the library functions effectively and efficiently. Library functions and services need to be frequently evaluated and updated to the changing needs of the user in the digital environment. Objectives of the Seminar To understand the best and innovative practices stated in the TQM, ISO and other Management principles and techniques. To discuss the parameters, assessment and accreditation criteria in academic libraries in the digital era. To share the best practices adopted by various institutions. To formulate strategies to adopt the best and innovative practices to make the libraries as a dynamic, user-centric and user participative institution . To enrich the existing practices in the library to suit the changing needs of the users in the digital era.Topics to be Covered Innovative and best practices for organization and management of libraries. Innovative and best practices for Library and Information Services including technology implementation. Promotion/Marketing of library services and extension activities. Parameters for Library Assessment. Target Audience This Seminar aims at a broader section of Library Professionals, Faculty from Arts, Science, Commerce and Engineering streams, research scholars and students in LIS schools. Registration Fee: For Professionals Rs.300 ; For Students Rs.200 Fee includes workshop kit, working lunch and refreshments. All registration forms shall be accompanied by the registration fee. Please send the Demand Draft in favour of “JUSTICE BASHEER AHMED SAYEED COLLEGE FOR WOMEN” payable at “CHENNAI” . Last date for registration: 23rd August, 2017. For further details please contact: Mrs. Thahira Naseeruddin Organizing Secretary and Librarian J.B.A.S. College for Women (Autonomous) No. 56 K.B. Dasan Road, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018. Tamilnadu ( India). Tel: Library: 044-42110745 Cell:9789075707 Cell: +91-9840596275 Fax No. 044 - 2436 4533 E-mail: jbaslibrary(a)gmail.comwww.salis.in

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OA Week
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: OA Week From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, August 20, 2017 10:24 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends: The Open Access Week is only a few weeks away. IISc Students are planning to celebrate the Week with many impactful activities. I am sure there are other institutions with similar plans. One simple goal that we can achieve easily is to create awareness about the tremendous advantages of adopting open access. IISc students might wish to get in touch with the students councils of other institutions in the country and start talking about national level plans for celebrating the OA Week. The next step is to persuade all faculty and all students to place their postprints in an institutional or central repository such as arXiv, bioRxiv, and chemRxiv. Each group of students can come up with their own plans. It would be good if we keep sharing what each one of us is doing. Another important issue the students could discuss is the need for universal adoption of ORCID iD (the unique name identifier for all researchers). I want to share something I read recently. One is about a study carried out by a group led by Mr Arul George Scaria of the National Law University, Delhi, and the other a news report in the *Hindu*. http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2017/08/16/survey-findings-su… http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2017/01/24/embedding-open-sci… Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Fwd: Applications now being accepted for 2018 IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program for librarians from developing countries
by Shamprasad Pujar 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear All, It may be of interest to younger professionals. Please see trailing email for further details. best wishes, S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ================================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Webmaster <webmaster(a)ifla.org> Date: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 4:03 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] Applications now being accepted for 2018 IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program for librarians from developing countries To: "ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Fellows to be announced in January; Program to run from 17 March to 13 April 2018 DUBLIN, Ohio, 21 August 2017—OCLC and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) are now accepting applications for library professionals to participate in the 2018 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program (http://www.oclc.org/en/about/awards.html) The Fellowship Program, sponsored by IFLA and OCLC, is a four-week program based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA, that provides education and professional development opportunities for early career librarians from countries with developing economies. The 2018 program will run from 17 March to 13 April 2018. A description of the program, along with dates for applications, selection and participation were announced today during the World Library and Information Congress: 83rd IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Wrocław, Poland. Details about the program, guidelines and applications are now available on the website. Deadline for applications is 6 October 2017. The IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program offers advanced continuing education and exposure to a broad range of issues in information technologies, library operations and global cooperative librarianship. The program has welcomed 85 librarians and information science professionals from 38 countries since its first class arrived in Dublin in 2001. “The IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program has had a tremendous impact on the professional lives of the individuals who have participated over the years,” said Skip Prichard, OCLC President and CEO. “The program is also impacting the profession around the world as these librarians are becoming leaders in their home countries, helping to shape the future of librarianship. We are proud to host these exceptional librarians as they begin their careers. They are inspired by the cooperative efforts and best practices demonstrated by libraries and librarians in the United States. We are just as inspired by the tremendous work they are doing in their home countries.” The Fellows gain professional knowledge, visit leading institutions as models of librarianship and make contacts in the international library community that will help them progress for many years to come. Fellows also have opportunities to share their home customs and cultures with other Fellows, with colleagues they meet during the program, and with their hosts. “I now see things from a different point of view,” said Rhea Jade Nabuson, 2016 Fellow from Philippines. “I am a better librarian, ready to overcome challenges faced by Philippine libraries.” “The program has equipped me to further my career,” said Patience Ngizi-Hara, 2017 Fellow from Zambia. “It has been life-changing.” Watch a brief video interview with Rashidah Bolhassan, from Malaysia, who was part of the very first IFLA/OCLC Fellows class. She is now the CEO of the Sarawak State Library in Malaysia. Read more about the IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program on the OCLC Next blog. Source: https://www.ifla.org/node/11655 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of 'Library Assistant' (Oncontract), IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear All, Applications are Invited for the temporary post of 'Library Assistant' Number of posts: 2 (Two only ) Nature of Job : On contract for one year only Inst: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, (IGIDR), Mumbai. Salary: Rs.18000/- (Rs.Eighteen Thousand only) Per month, plus Rs.60000/- (Rs.Sixty Thousand) as performance allowance at the end of the contract, on completion of one year. Accommodation: Not available. Candidates have to make their own arrangement for their stay in Mumbai. Last date to submit the application: Sept 08, 2017. Interested candidates may go through the detailed advt and apply for the above mentioned post on the prescribed application form downloadable from our official web site. More details at : http://www.igidr.ac.in/careers/ Thanks, G.K.Manjunath, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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