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Application are invited for the post of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, Maharashtra
by Subhodip Bid 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Deputy Librarian, Assistant Librarian in Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, Aurangabad, MaharashtraAssociate Professor : 1 (UR), Specialization in Information Technology, Pay Scale : Rs.37400-67000 AGP Rs. 9000/-. Assistant Professor : 1 posts (SC) Specialization in Library Management/ Information Technology, Pay Scale : Rs. 15600-39100 grade pay Rs. 6000. Deputy Librarian : 01(UR) post, Pay Scale : Rs.37400-67000 Grade Pay Rs. 9000/- Assistant Librarian : 03 posts ( SC:1, ST:1, UR: 1 ), Pay Scale : Rs.15600 -39100 AGP Rs. 6000/- For more details http://www.bamu.ac.in/advt/teaching_esttdept032016.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant 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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National iETD 2016 Conference at INFLIBNET Centre
by subi 27 Jul '16

27 Jul '16

Dear All, INFLIBNET Centre/Shodhganga is organising National iETD 2016 Conference on the theme *"Evolving ETDs to Knowledge Repositories" *on *5-7 October 2016* at INFLIBNET Centre. Kindly note that this is the best time to be in Gujarat on the occasion of Navratri/ Garba. Please visit INFLIBNET/ Shodhganga website for more details at http://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/iETD2016.pdf Conference Brochure and Registration Form is attached herewith. *Important Dates:* Last Date of Registration: *30th September, 2016 * The Conference: *5-7 October, 2016* *Convention Venue:* Information and Library Network Center (an IUC of UGC) Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007, Gujarat, India. *Contact Details* Manoj Kumar K *Convener, iETD 2016 Conference* Ph: 079-2326-8220/8232 Email id: ietd2016(a)inflibnet.ac.in Website: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/ietd2016/ -- Miss Suboohi S STO-I (LS) INFLIBNET Centre -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Zig-zag format……….so called ‘QR Code’
by Dp Tripathi 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Zig-Zag format……….so called ‘QR Code’ My curiosity to know about a seen format, I assumed it zig-zag format, kept me in curious position as ‘what is this’? It was the year 2014 when it was quenched by a single word ‘QR Code’. I became more familiar as I found it suitable to be used for different purposes. Here, in next few seconds, we are going to discuss more about QR Code and its uses in libraries for better services. Curious to know? You are supposed and must be. QR Code……an abbreviation of ‘Quick Response Code’ was first introduced in 1994 by Toyota subsidiary Denso-Wave in Japan in automotive industry. Based on my study through different resources, I understood ‘QR Code’ as an advanced version of barcode machine-readable optical label which contains the information about any item and uses four encoding modes (numeric, alphanumeric, byte/binary and kanji) to efficiently store data. QR Code consists of black squares which are arranged in square and can be read by any image processing device or scanner. To read the full article, please visit the link here http://www.dptripathi.in/download/QR_Code.pdf Thanks DP Tripathi NIT Rourkela -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Principles and Guidelines for Coding Fields 006, 007 and 008
by vinod mishra 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Dear all Please find here the link for Principles and Guidelines for Coding Fields 006, 007 and 008 at the time of data entry specially for electronic resources. Please note that these entry influence a lot your quality of data input as well as appearance of data in OPAC specially in standard software's like Koha. Which is ignored by many LIS professionals in general. https://www.loc.gov/marc/ldr06guide.html -- *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/ <http://mishravk.com/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy in Ambedkar University
by Ajit Prajapati 26 Jul '16

26 Jul '16

Dear All, Kindly open the Below Link for more details http://aud.ac.in/upload/Detailed%20Advertisement%20No.%203%20july%202016.pdf -- Thanks and Regards Ajit Prajapati 09662048549 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professor P. B. Mangla - Famous Librarians and Library Science Teachers Biography Series
by Salman Haider 24 Jul '16

24 Jul '16

*Professor P. B. Mangla - Famous Librarians and Library Science Teachers Biography Series* <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/04/p-b-mangla-famous-librari…> https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/04/p-b-mangla-famous-librari… *Famous Librarians <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/03/librarian-glossary-of-lib…>** and Library Science Teachers Biography Series* of Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/> blog presents the biography of *Professor P. B. Mangla**, a living legend in the field of Library and Information Science in India. *The article is in around 6000 words and can be considered as his authoritative biography *The highlight of this article is a one hour interview of Prof. Mangla which is embedded in the blog article itself.* Seeing Prof. Mangla speaking in the interview is like listening to the history of Library and Information Science in India, including his experience with *Dr. S.R. Ranganation, **B.S. Kesavan, Mortimer Taube, and Dr. Carl M. White*, and his experiences at the *Columbia University, New York, association with IFLA, association with University of Delhi*, etc. *Please share this article with your network as this is like an undocumented piece of the history of Library and Information Science* *Professor P.B. Mangla* had his higher education at three prestigious Universities, viz. Panjab University (Chandigarh) <http://puchd.ac.in/>, University of Delhi <http://www.du.ac.in/du/> and *Columbia University, New York (USA) <http://www.columbia.edu/>*. He obtained his Master’s degree in History from Panjab University, and, degrees in Library & Information Science from the University of Delhi and then Columbia University, New York. At the University of Delhi, he was a student of *Dr. S.R. Ranganathan <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S._R._Ranganathan>*, father of library science and library movement in India. While at Columbia University he had the opportunity to study and do research under the guidance of well- known scholars of the world. He was a *Rockefeller Foundation Scholar* <https://www.rockefellerfoundation.org/our-work/grants/columbia-university/>for his studies at Columbia University during the 1960s. ... ... ... (Read complete article on the link provided above) Presently he is a *Tagore National Fellow <http://rrrlf.nic.in/tagore_fellowship.asp>* under the *Government of India Ministry of Culture* since 2010. This Fellowship Scheme has been instituted by the Union Government in connection with the 150th Birth Anniversary of the great India luminary Rabinder Nath Tagore <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabindranath_Tagore>. This is a prestigious Fellowship and funded generously to be at par with the basic pay of a Central University Vice-chancellor. Till now he is the only academic who has been honored with this Fellowship in the country in his field of specialization and has been called as a ‘legendary scholar and authority in the field of Library Science’.... ... ... (Read complete article on the link provided above) Earlier, he served the *University of Delhi* for almost four decades out of which 29 years as a *Professor of Library & Information Science*. He had the distinction of being appointed as a full-fledged Professor at the age of 36 years which was a matter of real achievement in his career. During his tenure in the University of Delhi he held several senior and prominent positions such as Head of the Department; Dean, Faculty of Arts; Dean, Post-Graduate (Evening) Studies ( which had an enrolment of about 1500 post- graduate students); and, Chairman, Board of Research Studies (H). He was a Member, Court of the University of Delhi almost for three decades, as also, of its Executive Council (EC), and, Academic Council (AC) which are the highest policy-decision making bodies of the University, for several years. He functioned as Chairman, Governing Body, of two prestigious Colleges of the University of Delhi, namely, Deshbandhu College, and Dyal Singh College, for several years. ... ... ... (Read complete article on the link provided above) He worked in Iran as an Expert and, in Guyana (West Indies) as a *Unesco Consultant* for several years. He has already *visited about 50 countries* for professional consultancy or assignments. ... ... (Read complete article on the link provided above)... Contents of Biography: 1. Early life and education 2. Experience with Dr. S. R. Ranganathan 3. Columbia University, New York Experience 4. Career 5. University of Delhi Experience 6. On Delhi University Bodies 7. On Academic and Administrative Bodies of Other Universities 8. On National Committees and Commissions 9. ILA President 10. Association with IFLA 11. Membership of Professional Associations 12. Lectures and Addresses Delivered 13. Project Director and Research Supervisor 14. Research Publications 15. Editor of Research Journals 16. Awards and Honours Received 17. Tagore National Fellowship 18. Countries Visited 19. Bio-data Listed in 20. An Interview of Professor P. B. Mangla by Salman Haider <http://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/> 21. References *An Interview of Professor P. B. Mangla by Salman Haider <https://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/> on 2016-07-13:* Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/> thanks *Dr. R.K. Sharma* (Librarian, United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, New Delhi) for providing technical support for the interview. Question 1. Sir, please tell us about your early life and education. Was it smooth or did you faced some challenges in your early life and education? How and when you decided to go into the Library and Information Science profession? Question 2. Mangla Sir, How and when you decided to go in the library and information science profession. Question 3.: Mangla Sir, can you please tell us a little about your experiences in the University of Delhi. We know that the Department of Library and Information Science at present is considered to be among the finest imparting LIS education in India. Question 4: Sir, Kindly tell us How was the Department of Library and Information Science before you joined and what steps you had taken to improve the quality of education and bring it at par with the international standards. Question 5: Mangla Sir, we are extremely interested in knowing your experiences at the University of Columbia, the Rockefeller Foundation Scholarship and your works there. You had the rare honour of the vice-president of International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) during 1985 to 1991. Please tell us something about your association with IFLA also. Question 6: Mangla Sir, please tell us you experience with library and information science luminaries such as Dr. S.R. Ranganathan, B.S. Kesavan, Mortimer Taube, and Dr. Carl M. White. Question 7: Mangla Sir, your life and contributions to librarianship in India is considered as exceptional and as a role model for library professionals in the country. Please provide us some tips to become a better library professional library professional. Question 8: Sir how do you see the future of libraries and librarianship in our country. What are your opinions about the present status of library and information science education and practice of librarianship in India? *Read now complete article <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/04/p-b-mangla-famous-librari…> which includes the recording of the interview:* https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/04/p-b-mangla-famous-librari… Salman Haider <https://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Library Federation code of conduct - https://www.diglib.org/about/code-of-conduct/]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 24 Jul '16

24 Jul '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- https://www.diglib.org/about/code-of-conduct/ From: "Deva, Eswara-Reddy B" <devaereddy(a)library.tamu.edu> Date: Fri, July 22, 2016 12:09 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Forwarded for your information : The Digital Library Federation has released a revised code of conduct that is thoughtfully attuned to both broad community goals and the effects of smaller behaviors and interactions. Here's the code itself: https://www.diglib.org/about/code-of-conduct/ Here's DLF's press release announcing the revisions: https://www.diglib.org/archives/12295/ And today's dh+lib write up of the new Code: http://acrl.ala.org/dh/2016/07/21/resource-dlf-code-of-conduct/ Best regards, Deva E.Reddy,PhD Associate Professor of Library Science Texas A&M University College Station, TX 77843-5000 Tel.979-862-1062 Fax.979-458-0112 dereddy(a)tamu.edu<mailto:dereddy@tamu.edu>

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Sad News from Loughborough University, UK
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 24 Jul '16

24 Jul '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, July 24, 2016 10:05 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are sad to announce that Jack Meadows, one of the Universityâs most esteemed Emeritus Professors, died peacefully on Monday night at the age of 82. Jack is regarded worldwide as one of the most influential figures in Information Science and the History of Science. Having gained a DPhil in Astronomy from New College, Oxford, Jack moved to the University of Leicester in 1965, where he went on to become Professor of Astronomy and History of Science. His career, and his renown, in astronomy were officially recognised when he had a planet named after him Asteroid 4600 Meadows. Jack came to Loughborough University in 1986 as Professor of Library and Information Studies in the then Department of Information Science. He held a number of senior managerial roles at Loughborough: Head of Department (1986-1990), Dean of Education and Humanities (1992-1995) and finally Pro Vice-Chancellor (1995-1996). As well as being an inspirational teacher Jack authored many seminal publications in the Physical Sciences, History of Science and Information Science domains, most notably *The Origins of Information Science*(1987). He retired from the University in 2001 but always maintained strong links, popping in regularly to see how things were going and helping out wherever he could. Jack was not just a huge academic star; he was also a friend and mentor to all who were fortunate enough to cross paths with him. He was always encouraging, supportive and cheerful, offering wisdom and insight as well as warmth and humanity. He and his wife, Jane, are remembered warmly as gracious hosts to all members of the department at the wonderful annual summer afternoon tea parties they held in their beautiful garden. He will be sorely missed. Our condolences go to his wife and other family members. -- I am sure many of our colleagues in the LIS fraternity would have benefited by reading the books of Prof. Meadows. What they may not know is that he came all the way to India for two weeks to help young Indian science journalists hone their skills. Prof. Meadows came to India in the late 1980s along with Mr Martin Redfern of BBC World Service to help the Indian Science Writers Association host two 5-day workshops on communicating science to the public (meant for science journalists). These workshops were held at NISTADS and IISc, thanks to the generous support of Prof. Ashok Jain and Prof. C N R Rao. Their visit was financially and logistically supported by the British Council. Prof. Meadows was an ardent lover of cricket. When he was in Delhi, I asked him if I could do anything for him as his host. He said he would like to meet the great cricketer Lala Amarnath whom he had seen play in England when he was a schoolkid. Thanks to help from Mr Chandran, former MD of PTI, I could take Prof. and Mrs Meadows and Mr Redfern to the residence of not only Mr Amarnath for a hour-long chat over drinks but also to the bungalow of the great Nawab of Pataudi for tea. And Mrs Chandran invited the Meadows and Mr Redfern home for some authentic Indian food. Prof. C K Ramaiah of the Pondicherry University did his doctoral work under the guidance of Prof. Meadows, and a few years ago he had invited him to a conference at Pondicherry. 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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Naturopathy(BNYS) books and medical books vendors contacts
by Sreedhara Rao 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Dear friends, Please give me a contact details of Naturopathy & Medical Books Vendors (books suppliers) details please mail us sreedhar.rao(a)svyasa.edu.in *Best Regards...* *Sreedhara Rao K.S* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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What Next Shall I Do?
by Dp Tripathi 23 Jul '16

23 Jul '16

Dear All, Greetings from DP Tripathi!! What next shall I do? Generally, this question comes in mind when I finish one task and I believe this question must be taking place in every professional’s mind. Really, it is very tough task to decide what next I can do which will be beneficial for everyone. Actually, in my opinion, we must sense the need of our library users and accordingly we should provide the services from library. I thought of sharing some of my experiences with young library professionals who have just started their career…hope it will be very useful for everyone. 1. Library Automation: This mechanism has reduced the work load of every professional in this digital era but now-a-day, the biggest problem is to choose the right library automation software. Actually, there are many good library automation software available in the market (Commercial and Open Source both). In my opinion, those libraries which are in primitive stage, they must go ahead with Open Source Technology such as koha, NewGenLib, and Evergreen etc. which supports International Standards and later, if you are not satisfied with the current software’s functionality, very easily you can switch over to the Commercial Software or any other with all your bibliographical data in same condition. Open Source Tools for Library Automation: Koha, NewGenLib, Evergreen etc. For practice of Koha, you can download the ISO image at www.dptripathi.in/download/koha_dspace_gate-entry.iso <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dptripathi.in%2Fdownload%2Fk…> 2. Digitization: A library can start this service for maintaining the repository of Institute/Organization or managing the electronic documents with the help of open source technology such as DSpace, E-Print, and Greenstone etc. But in my opinion, DSpace may be suitable for all as it has some unique features which will be very effective for academic community as well as for working staff for both operation and dissemination of Information with ease. Tools for Digitization: DSpace, Greenstone, e-Print and Fedora Project etc. For practice of DSpace, you can download the ISO image at www.dptripathi.in/download/koha_dspace_gate-entry.iso <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dptripathi.in%2Fdownload%2Fk…> 3. Library Website This is the best service & application for any library to disseminate information quickly. As web application can be accessed anytime from anywhere, every library must maintain library web page. Now the question is how to maintain and develop the website? Now-a-day, there are many open source content management systems available using which anyone can develop a very good and attractive website for library. I have also developed many websites using Joomla and WordPress. With Joomla - (http://library.nitrkl.ac.in <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.nitrkl.ac.in%2F&h=iAQGu3…> ) With WordPress – (www.dptripathi.in) You can download the PDF file which contains the information on Joomla and Its use: http://www.joomlashine.com/free-download.html <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.joomlashine.com%2Ffree-downl…> For video just visit the link given below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwhz4vhMz-c <https://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%…> 4. e-Newsletter This service is unique in nature and can also be started in library which will be very effective for library to bring to the notice of all the library users about one-month activity of library. This e-newsletter can be designed and published using many methods. But, I find easy to publish e-newsletter with Microsoft Publisher which is available in MS Office Package in every system now a day. This tool is very easy to use and publish the newsletter. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/images/enewsletter/2016/v3n7.pdf <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.nitrkl.ac.in%2Fimages%2F…> Tool to publish e-newsletter: a. Microsoft Publisher b. Adobe Photoshop etc. 5. Information KIOSK Information KIOSK is one of the best equipment in order to disseminate information in attractive way. The users find very easy to get the information about library & its resources with this equipment. Generally, it costs approximately Rs. 140000/- It is available with different configuration such as Thin Client, Stand Alone etc. Develop the software your own for this and keep in front of main gate of library which will be very effective for dissemination of information. Tools to develop program for Information KIOSK: We can use HTML, CMS and Flash for developing the program for Information KIOSK. Joomla can be very useful if you keep your Information KIOSK on LAN structure where you can access all resources through IP. 6. Develop Android Application for Library In the present digital era, smartphone is an important tool to be connected with latest information through Internet. A library can also develop an Android Application for its services which will also be very effective as keeping smartphone has become very easy for everyone so the users can be made aware about library services through smart phone. Tools to develop android application: Intel XDK, this can be downloaded from the link given below: http://xdk-software.intel.com/downloader.html?windows <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fxdk-software.intel.com%2Fdownloa…> 7. New Arrival This service is very essential as it keeps every library user updated with the latest editions available in the library. Generating the list of new arrivals is very easy as ready option is available in almost every software now-a-days. If not, this can be generated manually based on the processed documents in technical section. Later, the same list can be sent to all members through mail. User likes this service very much as they get information about latest books. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/…/newa…/2016/jun/newarrival4.pdf <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flibrary.nitrkl.ac.in%2Fimages%2F…> 8. Photocopier with Smart Card: This service can also be provided to the user with Smart Card facility. In this, users are given one smart card (just like an ATM Card) with an option to have balance in it. When users come to take photocopy, they first swap the card and deduct the amount equal to the calculation of pages for which photocopy is to be done. Then, system allows user to photocopy the document up to the limit already deducted from user’s account. In-case, user does not have sufficient balance then user can recharge it. 9. User Education Program: Every month, a user education program can be organized on library services and its resources. This service is very useful for making the students aware about library resources, how to use these and also about other services. This program generally must be provided according to the user’s requirement. 10. Demonstration: Most of the library users sometimes don’t understand the nature of resources available in the library especially e-resources. A demo can be very helpful for all the users who access e-resources. 11. Out and About Service: This service can be unique in nature in order to develop the library collection and especially services. Library staff can choose a particular day and can meet library users’ directly and collect the feedback. This feedback can be used for the improvement of library service with effective way. Apart from all these, there are many other services which can be provided to our users. Thanks for spending time to read my post, if you also have any new service, kindly share with all of us. http://dptripathi.in/download/What_Next.pdf Thanks, DP Tripathi NIT Rourkela -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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