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Symposium on, "Apps for LIS"
by Ishwar Goudar 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Dear Members, REQUEST: Please bring this to the notice of your colleagues and professional friends, so that they would get the benefit of this program (probably first time on this topic in the country) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is happy to announce half-a-day Symposium on, "Apps for LIS" on Sunday, 3rd July 2016. Mobile Apps are playing a major role in our day-to-day lives, be it Taxi services, Cinema tickets, Flight tickets, Hospital, Bank, Govt Departmental services, etc. Many Apps have been developed for LIS services, too, and several database producers facilitated their services through Apps, E-journal and E-book publishers have already come out with their own Apps. The seminar intends to provide an overview on the Apps technology in general and their usage as tools for accessing library resources and services. Venue: City Central Library, Hampinagar,Vijayanagar, RPC Layout, 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560104 The Program highlights/details are as follows: 9.00-10.00 AM: Registration 10 -10.30 AM: Inaugural Session 10.30- 11.15 AM: Apps Technology and General Applications: by Soma Sunderesh, Ex GE, Ex Infosys, Presently Developer of Apps for J-Gate, Informatics 11.15-11.30 AM: Tea Break 11.30 AM- 12.15 PM: Apps Applications for LIS by Anand Byrappa, Global, Leader, Information Services, GE, Bangalore 12.15 -1.30 PM Panel Discussion on LIS Applications Moderator: NV Sathyanarayana, Panelists: Resources - HS Siddamallaiah, Ex. Head, Library, NIMHANS Services - Francis Jayakanth, Library, IISc Users - Rupesh Kumar, Dept of LIS, Tumkur University Followed by Lunch at 1.30 PM Registration Charges: - Rs. 100/- for KALA Life Members - Rs. 200/- for Non-Members of KALA - Rs. 400/- for Non Members along with KALA Life Membership Please note the regular KALA Life Membership fee, as it stands now, is Rs. 300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only), which is likely to be increased in the AGB Meeting to be held in the afternoon of this program. All LIS professionals including Practicing Librarians, LIS Teachers are welcome to participate. While the Registration charges can be paid on the spot, you are requested to confirm your participation by filling up of a form (http://kalaonline.com/sites/default/files/Registrationform.pdf) and mail it to shivaram(a)nal.res.in SPOT REGISTRATION IS ALSO ENTERTAINED. Regards, Dr.I.R.N. Goudar Program Chair, Symposium on "Apps for LIS" "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 Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulation to Ph.D. Awardee
by M.S. GIRISH RATHOD 20 Jun '16

20 Jun '16

Congratulation!!! Dear friends, Dr. M. Krishnappa and Dr. C.S. Venkatarama Reddy for your successful completion journey of Ph.D. We are all heartily congratulate to you for your success and future endeavor. By, KSCLA Office Bearers, Brief Details of awardees: *M. Krishnappa* *TITLE: *RESOURCE SHARING AND NETWORKING INITIATIVES OF MANAGEMENT COLLEGE LIBRARIES IN KARNATAKA STATE: A STUDY UNDER THE GUIDANCE *DR. P.V KONNUR* PROFESSOR & CHAIRMAN(RETD.) DEPT. OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE, RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY BELAGAVI _____________________________________________________________________________________ *C.S. VENKATARAMA REDDY* *Title:* USAGE AND ADOPTION OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE’S IN LIBRARIES OF HIGHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OF BANGALORE REGION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF *DR. S. SRINIVASA RAGAVAN* CHAIRMAN & PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, TAMIL NADU -- *M.S.**GIRISH RATHOD **M.Sc.,**M.Phil.,**M.B.A.,**M.A.,**K-SET.,* *NET.,Ph.D.* HEAD ~ LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER, DEPT. OF STUDIES IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE, GOVERNMENT FIRST GRADE COLLEGE, CHURCH ROAD, SIRSI (U.K.) - 581 401. KARNATAKA (INDIA). -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ONE DAY SEMINAR ON ‘COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN OPEN ACCESS ERA’
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

INVITATION S.R.R.GOVERNMENTARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KARIMNAGAR, and TELANGANALIBRARY ASSOCIATION CordiallyInvite you to the INAUGURATIONOF ONE DAY SEMINAR ON ‘COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN OPEN ACCESS ERA’ Chief Guest: Smt. TULA UMA, Chairperson,Zilla Parishad, Karimnagar. Guest of Honor: NARADASU LAXMAN RAO, M.A., LL.B. Memberof Legislative Council President: Sri P. NITHIN, M.Sc. Principal,SSR College Keynote address: Prof. N. Laxman Rao, President, TelanganaLibrary Association Date: Sunday 26 June, 2016, at 10a.m. Venue: Seminar Hall, SSR College, Karimnagar Sri P Nithin Sri Varala Anand Prof N Laxman Rao DrCh Ravi Kumar Principal, SSR College Librarian, SSR College President, TSLA Secretary,TSLA Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, President, Telangana Library Association Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataUGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad (super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars (AP Chapter) . On Sunday, 19 June 2016, 21:08, naglaxman <naglaxman(a)gmail.com> wrote: dear Anand greetings I made the invitation and please let me know any corrections needed. thanks Laxman rao Prof Laxman Rao, NagubandiPresident, Telangana Library Association Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataUGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super annuated)formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8)formerly President, Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) and Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science. On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 3:26 PM, anand varala <varalaanand(a)yahoo.com> wrote: S.R.R.GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCECOLLEGEKARIMNAGAR, TELANGANA (AFFILIATED TO SHATAVAHANAUNIVERSITY)IN ASSOCIATION WITH TELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO THE INAUGURAL SESSION OFONE DAY SEMINAR ON‘Collection development in Open Access Era’On 26 June, 2016, Sunday AT10a.m. INAUGURATIONBY Chief Guest: Smt. TULA UMA, CHAIRPERSON, ZILLA PARISHAD, KARIMNAGAR Guest of Honor: Sri NARADASU LAXMAN RAO, M.A.,LL.B. MEMBEROF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL President : Sri P. NITHIN, M.Sc. PRINCIPALKey Note address: Prof. N. Laxman Rao, President, Telangna Library Association RAVI VARALAANANDSECRETRARY LIBRARIANTELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ================================================= Aanand Varala, 8-4-641, Hanuman nagar,KARIM NAGAR-A.P.cell: 09440501281

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Invite for Book discussion on 23 rd at JNU at 3.30 pm
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi Library Association (DLA) Association of Media Libraries and Archives (AMLA) Cordially invite you to Book Discussion on Public Library Service in Delhi: Present Status and Development Plan 2010-2020 by Prof. P.B. Mangla (Published by Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata, 2016) Date & Time: Thursday, 23 June 2016, at 3.30 p.m. Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU PROGRAMME (3.30 p.m. to 4.20 p.m.) Welcome Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, JNU About the Author/BookDr. R.K. Sharma, Librarian, UN Inf. Centre & President, DLA Introduction by AuthorProf. P.B. Mangla, Tagore National Fellow, Min. of Culture, Former Dean, Faculty of Arts and Head, DLIS, University of Delhi Guest of Honour AddressShri Pankaj Rag, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture (tbc) Guest of Honour AddressShri Ramsharan Gaur, Chairman, Delhi Library Board (tbc) Chief Guest AddressShri Brij Kishore Sharma, Chairman, Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation Tea/Coffee Break (4.20 pm-4.30 pm) BOOK DISCUSSION (4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.) Moderator: Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET Discussants:Ms. Geeta Malhotra, Trustee, Read India Dr. Usha Munshi, Librarian, IIPA Mrs. Kala A. Dutta, Library Director, American Centre Library Dr. A. K. Chakraborty, DG, RRRLF Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, JNU Q & A Vote of Thanks Mr. Dharamvir, President, AMLA Sent from iPad ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission Notification - BLISc
by Ranjeet Kumr Choudhary 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

ADMISSIONNOTIFICATION 2016-17 Department ofLibrary & Information Science Satellite Campusof Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, IIIT, Amethi | Course Code | Name of Course | Duration of the Course | Intake/Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Tuition Fees | | 04 | BLISc (Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences) | 01 year | 60 | 01 year 60 Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH candidates) from recognized University | Rs. 1500/-* | | * Other fees are as per University norms | ImportantDates: Submissionof Completed Admission Form : 15th July 2016 EntranceTest : 25th July 2016 CounsellingDate :1st August 2016 Fordetails visit :www.bbau.ac.in With Regards R K Choudhary Asstt. Professor Dept. of LIS B B A Central University Lucknow

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Sri Aurobindo College, New Delhi
by Subhodip Bid 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian in *Sri Aurobindo College*, New Delhi No. of Post: 01 Pay Scale: Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.6000/- *Educational Qualification:* Master's Degree in Library Science / Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization/ digitalization of library. Qualifying in the National Level Test in the relevant subject conducted by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. *Age Limit:* 56 years. For more details: http://www.aurobindo.du.ac.in/pdf/Advertisement-Librarian-&-SPA.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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CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMILNADU
by Paramjit Singh 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

___________________________________________________________________ RECRUITMENT OF NON – TEACHING POSITIONS <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> Employment Notice No: CUTN/ NT / 01/ 2016 <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> NOTIFICATION DIRECT RECRUITMENT FOR FILLING UP THE VACANT POSTS OF GROUP ‘C’ ADMINISTRATIVE CADRES OF THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMILNADU. <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> Applications are invited through online from the eligible Indian Nationals for directrecruitment for filling up of the following vacant posts of Group ‘C’ Administrative cadres of theCentral University of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur through written competitive Examination. <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> -- Thanks & Regards *Singh, Paramjit * *Librarian * +91 9968 308970 P *please consider the environment before printing this email !!!* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University of Cambridge Free IELTS Preparation Course
by DP Tripathi 17 Jun '16

17 Jun '16

The University of Cambridge is offering a free online course to prepare for IELTS (International English Language Testing System). IELTS is English language proficiency test for non-native English language speakers required by the universities in UK, Australia and New Zealand for admission purposes. The new five-week course, Inside IELTS: Preparing for the Test with the Experts, is for anyone who wants to study abroad and have English language qualification. This free online course is created by Cambridge English Language Assessment (part of the University of Cambridge), who produce the IELTS test. The course will start on September 12, 2016. Course At A Glance Length: 5 weeks Effort: 3 hours pw Subject: IELTS Institution: University of Cambridge and FutureLearn Languages: English Price: Free Certificate Available: Yes Session: Starts on September 12, 2016 Providers’ Details Cambridge English Language Assessment is a part of Cambridge Assessment, a not-for-profit department of the University of Cambridge. Their role is to develop and deliver English language testing, teacher development, and curriculum reform worldwide, as part of the University’s educational mission. They have around 650 staff working in offices in more than 20 countries worldwide and a global network of 2,800 authorized centres who deliver our exams. FutureLearn is a social learning platform based in the UK and providing free, online courses from the world’s leading educators. They have over 3 million registered learners studying over 6.5 million courses. About This Course What skills are important for success in the IELTS Academic test? How do IELTS examiners assess your level? What do you need to do in order to improve your IELTS band score? This five-week course will help you find answers to questions like these. Why Take This Course? Applicants will learn about the skills they need for IELTS Academic and beyond, on this free online course from the experts who produce the test. Learning Outcomes Applicants will get a clearer idea of what and how to study, both to prepare for the test and to develop your academic English skills. By the end of the course, they will: Understand how IELTS Writing and Speaking are assessed and have an opportunity to share your own writing and speaking with experts and other learners; Know more about the different Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking tasks in the test and how to do your best in these; Understand your own strengths and needs, so that you can get a better IELTS band score and improve your English; See how English is used at university, and how this is related to the IELTS test; And be able to prepare for the IELTS test in a way that will benefit them beyond the exam. Instructors Gad Lim Dr. Gad Lim is Principal Research Manager at Cambridge English Language Assessment. He conducts research on second language learning, teaching, and testing. Requirements This course is for anyone who wants to improve their IELTS score. It is especially useful for people who want to take IELTS Academic and go to university. University has tried to use simple English in the course as much as possible, but we recommend your English is at least level B1 (around IELTS band 4.5 or higher) to take the course. The course is aimed at people preparing for IELTS Academic. If you are preparing for IELTS General Training, you will find that some of this course is useful for you, but not all. Of course, you are welcome to join. Speaking and Listening are the same in Academic and General Training, but Reading and Writing are different. How To Join This Course Go to the course website link Sign Up At FutureLearn Select a course and Join Once a course has started, applicant will be able to access the course material After the start date, students will be able to access the course by following the Go To Course link on My Courses page. Applicants can buy, to show that they have completed a FutureLearn course. On some FutureLearn courses, learners will be able to pay to take an exam to qualify for a Statement of Attainment. (These are university-branded, printed certificates that provide proof of learning on the course topic(s)). Source : https://www.futurelearn.com/ -- ************************************************************** *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library <http://library.nitrkl.ac.in> National Institute of Technology <http://nitrkl.ac.in> Rourkela, Odisha - INDIA 769008 *e-mail: *tripathidp(a)nitrkl.ac.in, dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com *mobile: *+91-8895296796 *URL: www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in>* ************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 11th Memorial Lecture 2016
by Madhuresh Singhal 16 Jun '16

16 Jun '16

Dear Members, NCSI-Net Foundation and J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library, IISc., cordially invite you and your colleagues to the T.B. Rajashekar Memorial 11th Lecture , 2016 on: LIS Education and Research in India: Some issues from the practitioners’ perspective By Dr. M S Sridhar, Formerly, Head, Library and Documentation Division, ISRO Satellite Centre, Bengaluru Date & Time: Friday, 17th June 2016 at 6.15 PM Venue: JRD Library Lecture Hall, IISC, Bangalore-560012 The talk will be chaired by Dr. N.C. Shivaprakash, Librarian In-charge, J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library, IISc. Note: Coffee/Tea will be served between 6.00 - 6.15 PM Abstract of the talk: LIS, a low-status service profession, has its own education system quite insensitive to market-needs and yet turnout a huge run-of-the-mill poor quality professionals to face unemployment, under-employment inappropriate employment. Hardly 20% get employed/ are employable during the year. The incumbents, who join the courses, by chance and not by choice, naturally lack aptitude. LIS education system hardly inculcates and nurtures aptitude for service. The curriculum and other committees have grand plans and reports with subjects borrowed from ICT and management sciences to displace core/ traditional LIS subjects backed by least of wisdom of practice. There is a hue and cry about non-existing professional identity crises/ threat from alien subjects and thus easily making way for non-professionals to thrive. Academic world is fond of and survives on lot of nomenclature (verbal jugglery) borrowed/ imitated from ICT and management science without any responsibility for ground to earth practical implementation. In the absence of national policy, accreditation and quality control for LIS education and research the future is bleak. Professional bodies (which are plenty) owe responsibility in this regard, but they are preoccupied with conferences and seminars probably for making profits. Research is exploding in LIS with negligible ROI, no contribution to the body of Knowledge and no innovative methodology devised (only abuse/ over-use of stale methodologies). Look at life after research. Hardly anybody continues research after acquiring PhD and research, like learning, is a life-long activity! LIS research is abundant, but usable quality output is disproportionately small, i.e., most output are devoid of practical applications. Ghost-writing and piracy are no longer secrets; one can openly find ads about hiring/ outsourcing entire research work to get doctorate degree. LIS education and research in India runs independent of and insulated from application and practice like a closed system serving its own interest. About the Speaker: Dr. M S Sridhar is a post-graduate in mathematics and management and a doctorate in library and information science with over 36 years of experience in different capacities in three premiere institutions in Bangalore, namely, ISRO Satellite Centre, Indian Institute of Management and National Aeronautical Laboratory. He was heading the Library and Documentation Division of ISRO Satellite Centre for over 30 years till retirement in February 2009. He has published 4 books, contributed 5 chapters to books, 120 papers, 50 conference and seminar presentations and 25 course materials to M Phil, MLIS and BLIS courses. His *Research methodology* and *Management schools of thought* postings on Web have about 3 million hits. Kindly confirm your participation by sending a mail to Francis Jayakanth (franc(a)library.iisc.ernet.in ) or Shivaram BS (shivaram(a)nal.res.in) With warm Regards Madhuresh Singhal Senior Manager - Knowledge Services Advinus Therapeutics Ltd (A TATA Enterprise) 21-22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area Bangalore - 560058

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Openness of academic journal pricing
by Subbiah Arunachalam 15 Jun '16

15 Jun '16

Friends: Look at what Finland has done. We should do the same in India too and make all journal subscription costs paid by universities and public funded laboratories freely available. We should eschew the immoral non-disclosure clauses publishers want librarians and consortia managers to sign. http://www.mostlyphysics.net/blog/2016/6/13/finland-takes-leading-role-in-t… The Helsinki administrative court confirmed <https://github.com/okffi-science/2014-tietopyynto-lisenssimaksut/blob/maste…> that the prices of subscription contracts are public information. 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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