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Submission to MHRD and Min. of Science & Tech. on Open Access Policy
by Sridhar Gutam 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear All, Now the time has come to start and campaign and also to submit to MHRD and Min. of S&T on National Open Access Policy. Please share your thoughts and messages with the Ministers responsible (i.e. Hon'ble PM Mr. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi https://www.facebook.com/narendramodi and Hon'ble Minister HRD Ms. Smriti Z. Irani @smritiirani https://www.facebook.com/Smriti.Irani.Official) Thanks & Regards Sridhar On behalf of Open Access India Sridhar Gutam (https://www.facebook.com/oaindia; https://www.facebook.com/groups/oaindia/ ; http://oaindia2013.wordpress.com/) Resources:- http://sparceurope.org/ireland-has-announced-a-national-open-access-policy/ http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media/migration/research/NationalPrinciplesOp… http://www.dst.gov.in/NDSAP.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/open-a… http://blogs.nature.com/news/2013/02/us-white-house-announces-open-access-p… -- 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 Ph.D. Registration @ Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
by Vimal Kumar V. 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear Friends, Applications are invited from eligible candidates for registration for research leading to Ph.D. Degree of this University as per the “Revised Regulations for Ph.D. Registration and Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2010/2012’’. The PhD programme is conducted by the university teaching departments, inter-university / inter- school centres and approved research centres of the university. Library and Information Science research is attached with School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University. Part time and full time research is available. Please visit following link for details: http://mgu.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1097&Itemid=1… Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy Social Media Day!!
by Segon, Shafina 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear all, Happy Social Media Day! Coinciding with social media day (#smday), we thought you might be interested to learn more about our findings from our Twitter party on the use of social media in the library. We have created a ‘Story’ via Storify of our Twitter Party: https://storify.com/LibraryLantern/use-of-social-media-in-the-library#publi… Thank you to all those who joined us to share thoughts on: • The challenges and opportunities social media presents to the library community • Social media as a teaching tool - the role social media plays in information literacy • User engagement & perception of using social media in the library • Accessibility– how Social Networking Sites are being promoted in the library • Measurability - the impact of social media There were lots of useful and practical tips on using social media in the library that were mentioned at the party that we have scheduled for release once every hour today on #smday via @librarylantern so we hope you find these helpful. We will be consolidating our findings from the Twitter party, various focus groups and an online survey to inform our White Paper on the use of social media in the library. For more information about the White Paper, visit: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/pdf/white-paper-social-media-in-the-library… If you are interested in getting involved with the research, we would love to hear from you. Thanks again, for your interest and input. Best wishes Aalia Oosman Communications Manager Library & Media Relations Taylor & Francis Group Email: aalia.oosman(a)tandf.co.uk www.tandfonline.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2013 - Announcement - reg
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:56:41 -0700 From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Dear All On behalf of Founder President, President and Governing Council of SALIS, I pleased to announce that SALIS invites an application/nominations from the members of LIS community for the following awards . 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) Sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) (National Level award) Sponsored by Dr.A.M.Venkatachalam,Senior Librarian,Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology,Karur,TamilNadu A committee constituted by the President, SALIS will select a suitable candidate for each award among the nominations/applications received strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. If suitable candidates are not found for the award, the committee will nominate deserving LIS professionals strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. All the awardees will be presented memento, shawl and citation during the two day SALIS 2014 - National Conference on "National Conference on Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies” on 8th August 2014 during the inaugural function. Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 12.7.2014. Application forms can be download at www.salis.in. visit: http://www.salis.in/ see under News & Announcements See the messages scrolling To download the desired application from, please click and wait.. You may also send a mail to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in for receiving the application by mail with the subject name as 'Application fo SALIS Awards". All the details of the awards, eligibility, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents ( hard copies ) should be sent by post only to: The President SALIS 32G, 2nd Main Road Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125 Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicant should be a citizen of India. 2. The applicant should be a working library professional who holds at least Bachelors degree in library science or its equivalent. 3. Interested professionals should apply in the prescribed application form only 4. Senior professionals can also nominate deserving candidates using the prescribed application. 5. The application form can be downloaded from the SALIS website at www.salis.in 6. Filled application as per instructions given with supported documents should reach SALIS office on or before 12.7.2014. 7. Please note that application only will be accpted with documentary evidence only in hardcopy wherever required. 8. Softcopy of the application will not be accepted. 9. A committee constituted by SALIS will scrutinize the received application/nomination forms from eligible candidates and select one applicant for each award based on the criteria set for the award. If suitable candidate for each award is not found, the committee will nominate eligible candidate for the award strictly based on the criteria for the award. 10. The decision of the committee constituted by SALIS, to select the candidate for the award is final. 11. Award Committee has the right to post-pone or cancels the award for any unavoidable reason. 12. No enquirey will be entertained about to know the stauts of the award 13. The result of the award will be communicated to the awardess and also to the forum 14. All correspondence should be addressed to the ‘ The President, 32G, 2nd Main Road, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam, Chennai –600 125 with best regards Founder President, President, General Secretary and SALIS Governing Council Dr. A.Hariharan SALIS

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National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries In Kerala Agricultural University – August 29-30, 2014 - Papers are invited
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries In KeralaAgriculturalUniversity – Papers are invited August 29-30, 2014 For the last several years, the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was organizing several library related programmes like, National and State level Seminars, Training programmes, Workshops, National Book Festivals, Competitions etc. in the main campus of KAU at Thrissur. This year, it is decided to organize a National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries during August 29-30, 2014 for Qualified Library Professionals/ Library Education Teachers in the College of Horticulture of KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur. The Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KLA) will collaborate to organize the seminar. Papers are invited on the following broad topics of the seminar: 1. Library Management in the context of Modern Technologies 2. Personnel Management; Change Management 3. Hardware and Software Management; Library Automation Softwares 4. Open Source Software for Libraries; Power Management 5. Library Networking & Resource Sharing; Network Security and Data Security 6. Library Consortia; Use of Social Networking Sites in Libraries 7. Application of Web/Library 2.0, Web 3.0; Library Portals/Websites 8. Digitization and Preservation of Knowledge Resources 9. Development and Management of Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories 10. Information Literacy, Library Education, User Orientation 11. Re-engineering Library and Information Systems 12. Re-structuring LIS Education in the context of modern technologies 13. Other topics related to effective Library & Information Science Registration : Registration to the Seminar is free Accommodation : Will be arranged in KAU or outside on payment basis Important Dates:- Submission of Abstracts : 20th July 2014 Intimation of Acceptance : 25th July 2014 Submission of Full Paper : 10th August 2014 Seminar : 29-30 (Friday and Saturday) August 2014 Last date of Registration : 20th August 2014 For Further details contact:- 1. Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library & Organizing Secretary; Phone(o): 0487-2438311-15; (m) 9496839409; e-mail: francisaloor(a)yahoo.com 2. Smt. V.S. Swapna, Library, College of Horticulture; Phone(o): 0487-2438513; (m) 9446434149; e-mail: swapnabenn(a)gmail.com 3. Websites:-www.kau.edu; www.kauhort.in; http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org Sd/- Vellanikkara HEAD, LIBRARY 28-06-2014 COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requested Articles
by Supritha Shetty 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, If you have access to the following article could you please send it to me. 1. Plasma Cortisol and Adrenocorticotropin in Appropriate and Small for Gestational Age Fetuses Economides D.L. Nicolaides K.H. · Linton E.A. · Perry L.A. · Chard T. Fetal Therapy 1988;3:158–164 (Vol. 3, No. 3, 1988) 2. Akush Ginekol (Mosk). 1989 Jan;(1):26-30.[Cortisol contents in maternal and umbilical artery blood during delivery of low birth weight fetuses].Chernukha EA, Komissarova LM, Malysheva VA, Abubakirova AM, Galstian AA. Thank you, with regards Librarian K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Deralakatte -575018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding PhD Title
by Chandra kanth 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, I have selected the title " Library services for disabled users on university libraries in India" for my Ph.D work. so I want to know this work done by anybody already? Please inform me anybody done this work..... Thanking You Chandrakanth H.G Librarian RRIT Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyLISA Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis: Brief Report
by Vasanth 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Sir/Madam, ‘Quality research is the need of the day’ said Rev. Fr. Leslie Moras, Principal, St. Philomena’s College, during the workshop on ‘Questionnaire Design and Analysis’ held today at St. Philomena’s college organized by Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) in collaboration with St. Philomena’s college. He expressed concerned about depleting quality in various facets in India. This can be seen in non-representation of India either in foot ball world cup or top 500 ranking of the universities in the world. He emphasized that research traits should be inculcated to the students’ community at the young age itself and probably during their under-graduation programmes. The Workshop was on ‘Questionnaire Design and Analysis’ which was their third under the workshop series ‘Publish or Perish’ organized by MyLISA. Speaking on the occasion Prof. S. Ravi, Professor of Statistics and Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board (PMEB) of University of Mysore, said publishing activity by the researchers and academicians brings the academic prosperity. He, however, insisted that the articles’ publishing should be in peer-reviewed journals. It is not easy task even for the most experienced, he opined. ‘Quality sustains’ was the message given to the fifty participants from all over Karnataka and neighbouring states. The other dignitaries participated in the function include by Sri S. Nagaraja, Librarian of RIE and President of MyLISA; Dr. N.S. Harinarayana, Associate Professor of LIS, UoM; Sri Ronal Cutino Prakash, Librarian of St. Philomena’s College, and Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, University Librarian from UoM and Vice-President, MyLISA. The day-long programme had four academic sessions on various issues addressed by Prof. S. Ravi and Prof. R. Indira from University of Mysore and Dr. V.B. Joshi from Karnatak University, Dharward. Dr. N.S. Harinarayana Secretary, MyLISA, Mysore Associate Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore Mobile: 9741533380 | 9986439832 ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Intl. Conference on Library Space and Content Management for Networked Society (IC.LISCOM) in Bangalore on 18-20 October, 2014
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Library Professionals, Please see the notification of an important Intl. Conference in Bangalore. Welcome to Bangalore! Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK) is conducting an International Conference on Library Space and Content Management for Networked Society (IC.LISCOM) on 18-20 October, 2014 in association with Indian Library Association (ILA), Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool (UK), CCD-University of Malaysia and Christ University (Bangalore). We are happy to invite you to participate, present papers and posters and to visit prominent libraries in Bangalore. For Delegates, the IC.LISCOM will provide an international platform to deliberate, discuss and debate the concepts related to Space and Content. Registration open, seats are limited and early bird concession is available now. For more details kindly visit www.liscom.org / Brochure Hope we meet at Bangalore. Fr John Neelankavil CMI Organizing Secretary, IC.LISCOM-2014 Librarian, DVK Central Library, Bangalore-560 029, India Tel: +91-80-41116353, Mob: +91-9448755720, Email:secretary.liscom@gmail.com PS: Selected Reference Materials for Library Space Research is available at www.liscom.org/gallery.php Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moodle and other LMS integration with Discovery Service.
by nikesh 28 Jun '14

28 Jun '14

Curriculum Builder: an LMS plugin integration with Discovery Service EBSCO Discovery Service brings you an easy way to create and manage course reading lists right from your Learning Management System (LMS) with the Curriculum Builder LMS plugin. Highly cost-effective, the Curriculum Builder enables you to bring the world of quality databases, ebooks, and other digital resources from the library's discovery system easily and directly into the online learning environment. Here's how it works: - Search your library's content from within the LMS - Simply click "Add to Reading List" and your selections are saved - Annotate reading list items and copy other reading lists created at your institution.* Curriculum Builder also gives you the ability to review statistics, including which of your institutions' courses and educators are using the Curriculum Builder and how many readings are included. The Curriculum Builder plugin is entirely hosted by EBSCO and includes implementation and integration with EDS. * Please note that the full text to which an institution subscribes is sometimes subject to unique conditions for use as course materials, and the guidelines for each must be followed, as appropriate. Regards *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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