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Workshop on 'Understanding Reference Tools' by Dr. Gopakumar - Report
by Sunil MV 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Dear LIS Friends, *Sharing the report on Workshop on Understanding Reference Tools for your kind information. * ‘Plagiarism is in rampant in academic writings’ said Dr. Gopakumar, Chief Librarian, Goa University, Goa. ‘Acknowledge the source of information and help avoiding plagiarism menace’ was the advice given by him to the studies while talking to the students in a workshop on ‘Understanding reference tools: Mendeley and Endnote’ organized by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) and Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering (SJCE), Mysuru, at SJCE on Sunday, June 21, 2015. Dr. Gopakumar introduced and demonstrated the features the popular Open Source reference tool Mendeley from Elsevier and Endnote from Thomson Reuters. He demonstrated the techniques of collecting references, organizing them, and use them in Microsoft Word. Students, researchers and faculty members from various academic institutes of Mysuru participated in this workshop. Sri. K.L. Basappa, Chief Librarian, SJCE, Mysuru, welcomed the gathering, Dr. P. Sarasvathy, Secretary, MyLISA introduced the resource person. Dr. Sunil M.V., Joint Secretary, KALA, presented the vote of thanks. With regards, Sunil M.V. Joint Secretary, KALA and Librarian, SDMIMD, Mysuru -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Stock Verification/Weeded out policy
by Nitin S. Joshi Joshi 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Dear Professionals Do's anybody is having library stock verification/weeded out policy Please share with us. Regards, Nitin S Joshi SPPU- College Librarian MAEER’s MIT School of Management (MITSOM) Kothrud, Pune 411038 M- 09922587907 Direct Line- 020-30273597 www.mitsom.org Noting is pleasanter than exploring a library.- W.S. Landor -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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WILL OPEN ACCESS PROVE A BLESSING OR A CURSE TO LEARNED SOCIETIES?
by Ragaavendra R 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

This content has been already circulated ignore this post. WILL OPEN ACCESS PROVE A BLESSING OR A CURSE TO LEARNED SOCIETIES? - http://www.nature.com/nature/focus/accessdebate/8.html Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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103rd Indian Science Congress
by khaiser nikam 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

On belf of ISCA I am pleased to forward the following announcement of ISCA to you all : Dear Colleagues We are pleased to invite you to register for the 103rd Indian Science Congress 2016 on Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India organized by University of Mysore and Indian Science Congress Association to bring together innovative academics, scientists and industrial experts to a common forum. Official Website: www.isc103.in Conference Venue: University of Mysore Conference Date: 03 - 07 January 2016 The Organizing Committee invites authors to submit abstracts along with full paper for presentation. Submissions are sought for oral and poster presentations. All papers must follow the template and must be submitted online by 15 September 2015. Please note that the closing date for submissions will not be extended. Prospective authors are invited to submit full (original) research papers; which are NOT submitted or published or under consideration anywhere in other conferences or journals; in electronic format via email to respective sectional presidents. All the registered papers, if accepted will be printed in Part II of the Proceedings of the 103rd Science Congress. We request you to forward this email to your colleagues/researchers/students in order to promote the conference. The aim of the conference is to provide a platform to the researchers from both academia as well as industry to meet and share cutting-edge development in the field. Please take the time to explore the website for more details, check on important dates, and keep yourself up to date on recent changes. Thank you 103rd Indian Science Congress Committee PS: As usual the Prime Minister of India Mr.Narendra MOdi will be here at the curtain raiser ceremony of the ISCA to be held at the Open Air Theatre , Mansagangothri Campus , University of Mysore, Mysore Signing Off Prof.Khaiser Niakm Local Secretary: Science Communicators meet ISCA University of Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Need Article - reg.
by Manjunath Ealiger 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Dear Library Professional, One of our Faculty member has urgently required the below mentioned article for her research purpose. It would be highly appreciated if anyone can send this article to us. *1)* **Article : **Duchenne muscular dystrophy: A challenge for * * the anesthetist.* **Author/s : **Morris P* *Journal Name/ : **Pediatric Anesthesia* *Source* * Volume : 07, Issue No : 01 (1997)* **Pages : 01 - 04 * *2)* **Article : *Duchenne muscular dystrophy: How I do it? Regional or General A nesthesia? **Author/s : * *Esra Caliskan, Mesut Sener, Aysu Kocum andAnis Aribogan* *Journal Name/ : **Pediatric Anesthesia* *Source * * Volume : 19, Issue No : 06 (June, 2009)* **Pages : 624 - 625 * *3)* **Article : **Anesthetic considerations for patients with a pre-existing * neurological deficit: are neuraxial techniques safe? **Author/s : * * 1. M. Vercauteren2. and3. L. Heytens* *Journal Name/ : **Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica* *Source* * Volume : 51, Issue No : 07 (August, 2007)* **Pages : 831 - 838 * *4)* **Article : **Postoperative continuous epidural infusion of morphine in a * * patient with myotonic dystrophy* **Author/s : * * 1. 1. Takeda, Tomoo, Tohmastu, Toyohiku, Harada, Tomokazu,2. * *Journal Name/ : **Japanese Journal of Anesthesiology* *Source* * Volume : 45, Issue No : 11 (November, 1996)* **Pages : 1386 - 1387 * Thanks and warm regards, -- Manjunath Ealiger Librarian ESI- Medical College & PGIMSR, Bangalore - 560010 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request
by janet lobo 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Dear Sir/Madam,        One of our PG Student needs the following Journal article. If it is available please send the article immediately. Clinical significance of immature reticulocyte fraction determined by automated reticulocyte counting       AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL PATHOLOGY 1997, 108 (1)69-73.Thanking You,Yours sincerely, DR JANET DOTTY LOBOLIBRARIANFR MULLER CENTRAL LIBRARYMANGALORE -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 10th Memorial Lecture (2015) - Reminder
by Madhuresh Singhal 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Dear Members NCSI-Net Foundation cordially invites you to the Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 10th Memorial Lecture (2015). Please find the details below. Topic: Marketing of Library and Information Services Using Social Media Speaker: Dr. Ramesha, Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore – 560 056 Venue: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 Date & Time: 26/06/2015 at 6 PM Abstract Libraries develop variety of products and services to serve various user needs and to satisfy their ever growing requirements. Marketing and outreach programmes are essential to make the users aware about the products and services. In this present age of internet, libraries are having tough competition from the other channels of information providers. Using different marketing tools and techniques libraries used to enhance their visibility and increase the use of library resources and services.Word of mouth being most prominently used technique; the libraries have also used display panels, posters, exhibits, bulletins, banners etc in good old days. The presentation objectives and research questions are as follows: a. To present the positive use of various social media to promote our library products and services within and outside the organizations and educational institutions b. Social Media Marketing? What and Why c. Effective use of social media such as Facebook, Google+, twitter,pinterest, YouTube etc., d. Social media tools will improve the image of the LIS services? With warm Regards NCSI-Net Foundation www.ncsinet.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Junior Library Assistant (On Contract) in Indian Institute of Management, Raipur
by Subhodip Bid 25 Jun '15

25 Jun '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Junior Library Assistant (On Contract) in Indian Institute of Management, Raipur No. of Post* – *01 Qualification: B.Lib or equivalent with 60 % marks from a recognized & reputed Institute/ University Experience: Minimum of one year of relevant experience in a reputed Institute/University. Expertise in Computer and ability to work in an automated environment is essential. Candidates with higher professional qualification shall be given preference. Upper Age Limit: 35 years. Consolidated emoluments: Rs.18, 500/- Job Profile: (a) To assist the Librarian in facilitating the library services to the Faculty and the students of the Institute. (b) Perform other functions related to Library Management and Maintenance. Note :- The contract will be for a period of one year which may be extended further on the basis of performance For more details http://www.iimraipur.ac.in/pdf/Criteria%20for%20Non%20Faculty%20Positions%2… For download application form http://www.iimraipur.ac.in/pdf/Application%20Form%20for%20Non-Faculty%20Pos… -- 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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JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc. Walk-in Interview for Temporary Library Information Trainee
by bas＠library.iisc.ernet.in 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Dear All, Few positions of Temporary Library Information Trainee (LIM)are to be filled at the JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. JRD Tata Memorial Library is looking for young, highly motivated and committed fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science (like MLISc or its equivalent Degree) from recognized Indian universities to serve as LIM Trainees purely on a temporary basis for the period up to 31st December, 2015. Essential Qualifications: Master's in Library & Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent with First Class. (SC /ST candidates with Second Class may also be considered) Nature of training / work : On the job training and required to work in all sections / units of the Library Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of Rs.14,000/- per month. Duration of temporary LIM trainee: up to 31st December, 2015. Date and Venue for interview: 10:30AM 1st July, 2015, JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru- 560012 Phone: 080-22932407 Selection of candidates will be based on their academic record & performance in personal walk-in-interview. The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and holidays. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the Walk-in interview. No accommodation is provided on the Campus. Selected candidates have to make their own arrangement. Selected Candidates are required to join immediately. Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned qualifications / requirements may appear for a Walk-in-Interview on 1st July, 2015 at 10:30AM with all the originals of marks cards, caste certificates ( SC/ST , OBC in the approved format). Only Candidates who have passed the Final year Exam and hold original Marks cards of the Final Degree can attend the walk-in interview. Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results need not appear for the Walk-in Interview. Thanks & Regards, Puttabasavaiah. -- ########################################## Puttabasavaiah Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012 India. E-mail: bas(a)library.iisc.ernet.in Phone: 91-80-22932610 Mobile: 09448744814 ############################################ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADMISSION OPEN FOR PGDLAN 2015-16 BATCH
by Sandeep Bhavsar 24 Jun '15

24 Jun '15

Dear All I am delighted to state that the Eighth batch of PGDLAN course will commence from July 2015. As you may be knowing that the Joshi-Bedekar College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is a proactive step to bridge the gap between theory and need-based application of ICT among working librarians. In other words, it is an attempt to develop technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges of information management. The main features of this course are: Content: 75% Hands-on Training/Practice; 25% Demonstration and Lecture. Project: A socially relevant, web enabled information product has to be developed. Timings: Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. Instructors: Experienced Teachers and Instructors from the technical fields. Please visit http://vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN_2011.htm to get details of objectives of the course, content, eligibility, nature of assessment, standards of passing, fees, online application form, last date for application etc. You may take the course on your own or may get sponsored from your institution. For more information, Please be in touch with Prof. N.S. Barse at 99690 51287. -- Warm Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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