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E-BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED, COURTESY EPUB
by Ragaavendra R 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

E-BOOKS ACCESSIBLE TO VISUALLY IMPAIRED, COURTESY EPUB There is nothing different in the way 37-year-old Avneesh Singh uses his iPhone 5S. Whenever he wants to read an article, he whips out the device from his shirt pocket and slides his fingers on the screen; only that, in Avneesh's case, the phone's voice software begins to read the content aloud. Avneesh, an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Kozhikode who lost his vision due to a degenerative condition after he completed his BTech in computer science, is one of only five members of the Daisy Consortium's technical team that constantly advances the accessible EPUB format that enables millions of visually impaired and print-disabled readers read e-books. Accessible digital format Daisy Consortium, the international body responsible for standards in digitally accessible information system (DAISY), has made efforts in the last six years to bring accessibility to EPUB, the most popular e-book format in the world. Daisy Forum of India is part of the Consortium that drives use of accessible digital format in India. "EPUB 3.0, which is the accessible version has made a popular format more inclusive with the help of igitally accessible information system standards," said Delhi-based DFI President Dipendra Manocha, who was in Bengaluru for the DFI annual board meeting on Friday. "We have partner organisations across the country that convert textbooks into accessible format for school students who are blind. All of them provided an update on their work at the board meeting. Several e-books available to able bodied persons are now accessed by the blind, courtesy accessible EPUB, Manocha explained. For instance, 'Mightier Than The Sword', the latest Jeffrey Archer installment in the Clifton Chronicle series, is sold in Amazon Kindle with 'Text to speech' enabled (accessible) format. "So far, only Braille was the most common form of accessing knowledge. Now, accessible EPUB has made access to books more instant," Avneesh said. E-stores apart, platforms like 'Bookshare' provide nearly 100,000 titles in EPUB. Digital books The DFI board meeting discussed the ways of taking access to digital books to the million or so visually-impaired and print-disabled persons in India.Madhu Singhal, Managing Trustee of Mitra Jyoti and Daisy Forum of India General Secretary, said the organisation is reaching out to textbook societies, universities and school boards to make sure educational materials are provided in accessible EPUB. REFLINK: http://www.deccanherald.com/content/473109/e-books-accessible-visually-impa… 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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RECRUITMENT FOR THE POST OF LIBRARIAN IN INSTITUTE OF PHYSICS, BHUBANESWAR
by Suraj Panigrahi 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Dear Professionals, Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar invites application for the post of LIBRARIAN-1 UR-15600-39100/GP:5400-B.Sc. with M.Lib & Inf.Sc. with 55% marks, NET pass or experience in relevant field is essential. See Link <http://www.iopb.res.in/job/2015/2015_sys_lib.pdf> -- Best Regards, Suraj Panigrahi ===================================================== IITHLibrary <http://library.iith.ac.in/>*|*IIT Hyderabad*|*PIN-502205*|* Andhra Pradesh, INDIA |T: 91-040-23016025 *| **E. library(a)iith.ac.in <library(a)iith.ac.in>* *|* Web:library.iith.ac.in <http://library.iith.ac.in/>*|* <http://library.iith.ac.in/>Blog <http://iithlibrary.wordpress.com/> *| * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research Intern required in CSIR-NIIST
by Nishy P 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Post: Research Intern Organisation: CSIR- NIIST, Thiruvananthapuram (www.niist.res.in) Qualification: Ist Class MLISc with knowledge in the use of computer for Library applications Stipend: Rs. 15000/- Age Limit: 25 years Walk-in-interview: 30/04/15 details: ( http://www.niist.res.in/english/wp-content/files/Detailed_Advertisement_PA-… ) *Nishy P* *Sr. Principal Scientist* *Head, Knowledge Resource Centre* *CSIR- National Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Technology(CSIR-NIIST). * *Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala* *India* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2 day advanced National Training in Digital Library Management using DSpace.
by Shanavas K A 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Dear Library professionals, The Kerala Agricultural University, in collaboration with the Academic Library Association, is organising a *Two Day Advanced National Training in Digital Library Management Using DSpace* in its Central Library at Main Campus, Vellanikkara, Thrissur during 24-25 April 2015 for library professionals. *40 persons will be admitted to the training.* *No Registration fee* Expense towards workshop kit & working Lunch (Rs. 400/-) should be paid by the participants. Accommodation and travel expenses also should be borne by them. Subsidized accommodation can be provided at University Guest House and hostel subject to the availability. If interested apply immediately by e-mail, to *librarian(a)kau.in <librarian(a)kau.in> or * *kashanavas(a)gmail.com <kashanavas(a)gmail.com>**, Mob: 9745332878.* Selected persons will be intimated. *K.A. Shanavas, BA, MLIS* *Coordinator National Training* *University Central Library* *Kerala Agricultural University * *Thrissur - 680 656, India.* More details available at, 1. www.kaucentrallibrary.org 2. www.kau.edu For Registration click here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1ft29_yZyK2UfC8rmnsEIPD-Lst8MoFK2f2D2R4070y… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research Survey: Competencies: LIS professionals working in engineering colleges
by Suraj Panigrahi 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

KINDLY APPROVE THE SUGGESTION Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings!!! I am working professional from IIT Hyderabad. I am conducting a research study to identify the competencies needed by LIS professionals who work in engineering college library to affiliated JNTU Hyderabad. Are you working professional in JNTU affiliated engineering college, please participate in this online survey! I would be extremely grateful if you would kindly help me in my research pursuits by completing the online questionnaire, available here > http://goo.gl/forms/xEQojWVHVo The questionnaire will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete. I appreciate it if you could fill out the survey by May 30th, 2015. Finally, thank you very much in taking your valuable time considering responding to the online questionnaire. Your input is very much appreciated. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me: mallikarjunac(a)iith.ac.in; Mobile: 9494425022 If you have already completed this survey, please ignore -- Best Regards, Suraj Panigrahi Project Assistant ===================================================== IITHLibrary <http://library.iith.ac.in/>*|*IIT Hyderabad*|*PIN-502205*|* Andhra Pradesh, INDIA |T: 91-040-23016025 *| **E. library(a)iith.ac.in <library(a)iith.ac.in>* *|* Web:library.iith.ac.in <http://library.iith.ac.in/>*|* <http://library.iith.ac.in/>Blog <http://iithlibrary.wordpress.com/> *| * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Full text article
by Mahesh Moolya 22 Apr '15

22 Apr '15

Dear Professionals, If you have access to the following article could you please send it to me. Neurology. 2015 Jan 27;84(4):359-66. doi: 10.1212/WNL.0000000000001190. Epub 2014 Dec 24. The spectrum of acute encephalitis: causes, management, and predictors of outcome. Singh TD1, Fugate JE1, Rabinstein AA2. Thanking you with regards, Mahesh Moolya Jr. Librarian K S Hegde Medical Academy Dearalakatte Mangalore 575 018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] E-Resources Management - Service Tax - TDS - Tendering
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

From: "Pandurang Konnur" <pvkonnur(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, April 20, 2015 9:58 pm Dear Professional Friends, This issue of TDS was already discussed at length, Dr.Gouder had posted his posting on the earlier discussion also. Unfortunately, till date there is no initiative either from any individual Librarians or from the Associations. I once again congratulate Dr. I.R.N. Goudar, Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, Bangalore University, Bangalore for throwing light on the tax issues in purchase of e-Resources. I desire there should be some more debates and discussions on this issue. As rightly pointed out by Dr.Goudar, this issue should be taken to MHRD and Finance Ministry through our Library Associations. Being an important office bearer of KALA, he should take lead under the able guidance of Mr.Satyanarayana MD Informatics as an experienced e-Resource vendor and who is also the office bearer of KALA. All that what is needed is: 1. Yes we should be careful while making payments for E-Resource vendors especially to the foreign Publishers. 2. At the same time the Associations, as rightly stated by Dr.Goudar should work with MHRD and Finance Ministry for getting the exemption of TDS. This will help libraries to procure more and more e-Resources and convert their Libraries in to Virtual Libraries. 3. As already extended exemption of customs duty and other taxes on importing of Books and Journals in print medium and Import of CD-ROMs containing educational material, e-Resources should also be exempted from TDS. This Belling the Cat <http://www.english-for-students.com/Bell-The-Cat.html> initiative shall be taken up by KALA and/or the proposed Federation of all the LIS Associations in Katnataka (India?). I sincerely hope some one will start working on this issue after this discussion. Thanks, Best Regards to one and all, *Dr. P. V. Konnur* *Former Professor & Director,* School of Applied Sciences, *Rani Channamma University, Belgaum.* Present Res: # 1075, "*Ganga Nivas*" 5th 'A' Main, Ist stage, IInd Phase, Gokul, Bangalore- 560 054 Karnataka State, (India) Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com > > Message: 3 > Date: Sun, 19 Apr 2015 18:36:49 +0530 > From: Ishwar Goudar <goudarishwar(a)googlemail.com> > To: lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, Francis Jayakanth > <fjayakanth(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] E-Resources Management - Service Tax - TDS - > Tendering > Message-ID: > < > CANstONjwMxdfHvg7eu29yTTn6AwcdpBUzt3LmaXGEvRZqFNN0w(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Professionals, > > Managing E-Resources including acquisition, organisation, access and > compliance to Indian Taxation Rules and IPR is a tricky issue. Earlier we > had few Lis-forum postings on this matter. These issues have been dealt by > very few Seminars/Conferences including one day Symposium on "E-Content: > Copyright, Licensing, Taxation and Regulatory Norms" organised by NIMHANS > 2013. I wish to share my views in this matter as experienced through > discussions/ correspondence I had with different publishers and > otherprofessional friends. > [truncated|

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Call for Paper
by Shankar Dhande 21 Apr '15

21 Apr '15

*Call for Papers FOR JOURNAL* Library and Information science research to publish article in Journal of Library and Information Services JLIS. Original research Papers articles on new invention, Survey and Case studies on Library and Information Science are invite for publication. *Submission Requirements* 1. Submitted work must be Original work. 2. Submitted paper without prior approval from editor, publisher author should not publish in other Publication. 3. Author should sent only electronic copy of paper Microsoft word attachments file via E-mail: shankardhande07(a)gmail.com ,vaidyanathlibrary(a)gmail.com . 4. Text should be in Times New Roman Styles with font size 12 pts. 5. Use APA Styles for Citations. *Important Dates*: Paper should reach up to 30 April 2015, Publication for JLIS *Title: JOURNAL OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES* *Address*: Editor, Prof. S. A. Dhande Librarian, Vaidyanth College Parli Vaijanath Dist. Beed. (M. S.) 431515 Mob. 9404152951*.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Net neutrality
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, April 20, 2015 11:11 am Friends: Support net neutrality. Please see: < http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/tech-news/Net-neutrality-Net-activi… > <http://www.thehinducentre.com/the-arena/current-issues/article7117145.ece> < http://www.livemint.com/Opinion/NHdyVN9njNBvUtisGhTXSI/An-open-letter-to-Ma… >. Arun

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Please suggest good sources or books for English NET/SET exam
by M.S. GIRISH RATHOD 20 Apr '15

20 Apr '15

Dear friends, Please suggest good sources or books for English NET/SET exam. or else suggest any other service centers... If anybody have the source for NET/SET - ENGLISH kindly share to my mail id. Thank you, *Regards,* *M.S.**GIRISH RATHOD **M.Sc., **M.B.A., **M.A., M.Phil., **K-SET.,* * NET., Ph.D.(Regd)* 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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