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The National Mission on Libraries (NML) seeks to put in place a world-class system that disseminates information....
by noufal＠tatamotors.com 01 Feb '14

01 Feb '14

For posting in the forum, please Dear Friends, An interesting initiative going to launch in the purview of DL. This media clip is appeared in the Hindu News Paper The National Mission on Libraries (NML) seeks to put in place a world-class system that disseminates information, fosters reading habits and facilitates research work. Kolkata-based Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, has been designated as the nodal agency for implementation of core areas of NML. Ministry of Culture secretary Ravindra Singh said: "Making information more accessible is now paramount in the library sector. Our libraries may be filled with books, but in the digital age, they need to provide access to information that is available online. Digital libraries provide speedy access to information and they also bridge barriers of time and space." For full story, http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/transforming-the-library-in-th e-digital-era/article5638064.ece Regards, Noufal.PP Tata Motors Jamshedpur Mob:09234607094 ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** "This e-Mail may contain proprietary and confidential information and is sentfor the intended recipient(s) only. If, by an addressing or transmission error,this mail has been misdirected to you, you are requested to delete this mailimmediately. You are also hereby notified that any use, any form of reproduction, dissemination, copying, disclosure, modification, distribution and/or publication of this e-mail message,contents or its attachment(s) other than by its intended recipient(s) is strictly prohibited. Any opinions expressed in this email are those of the individual and not necessarily of the organization. Before opening attachment(s), please scan for viruses." ******************************************************************************************************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on "Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies"
by DrSuruli Nathi 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

DST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on "Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies" Dear Professionals, The Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy - 24 is organizing a DST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on "Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies" on 17th February, 2014 at DLIS-Smart Class Room. * Workshop Themes:* The Workshop aims the assessment of research performance and focuses on the contribution of scholarly work. The Participants will be oriented and trained the following areas: · Citation and Indexing Database (Web of Science, Scopus, Engineering Village 2) · Mapping of Research (Histcite, Vos Viewer, Free mind, Popplet) · Testing of Bibliometric Laws · Index Calculation ( H-Index, G-Index, GH-Index, P-Index etc.,) · *Registration fee * All those who wish to participate are requested to apply in advance before 15th February 2014 along with the registration form. The registration fee of Rs.200/= for professionals and Rs.100/= for students and Full time Scholars. The resource Kit, Working Lunch and High Tea will be provided. For Further Information Please visit http://smartlis.webnode.com/ *For Communication:* Professor & Head Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy - 24. Tamilnadu, India bdulib(a)gmail.com , 9486916358 & *Dr. M. Surulinathi* Workshop Co-Ordinator Assistant Professor Mobile: 9943653068 surulinathi(a)gmail.com -- With regards Dr. T. M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., Ph.D, PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Mobile No: 9943653068 http://surulinathi.webnode.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PERSPECTIVES ON METRICS BASED RESEARCH EVALUATION March 10 -12, 2014
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON PERSPECTIVES ON METRICS BASED RESEARCH EVALUATION March 10 -12, 2014 Scope The symposium is an attempt to bring together research scholars, faculty and information professionals etc to deliberate upon concept, issues and challenges related to research assessment, evaluation, use and impact based on various metrics and standards to help academic, research and administrative community to explore better ways to lead to high ended research in a more transparent and objective way by attracting best platforms and channels for growth and to harvest rich dividends etc. Main Topics: •Research output: Growth ,Development ,Performance indicators (Impact Factor; normalized IF; H-Index; i- 10 Index; g- 10, etc) •Scientometrics: Tools; science communication and policy. •Web analytical tools: Metrics; links; ranking etc. •Publication Ethics and Plagiarism: Concept and detection tools; predatory publications. •Licensing Models: Open access journals vs. licensed journals Special Features: A.Tutorials Tutorial 1st: Standard Indicators (Impact factor; H-index etc) concept, tools and trends Tutorial 2nd: Plagiarism and software for its Detection Tutorial 3rd: Citation indexes and ranking; B.Publication Authors of accepted abstracts will submit the finalized draft of their research papers after March 13, 2014. The paper after peer review and editorial assistance will be published in the departmental journal - “Trends in Information Management (TRIM)” ISSN: 0973-4163. TRIM is available online at: http://ojs.uok.edu.in/ojs/index.php/crdr/index TRIM is a peer-reviewed and indexed in well renowned databases of USA (EBSCO). It is freely available via Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ), Sweden Paper Submission Instructions oPaper should be submitted in MS Word (2000) format and limited up to 8000 words. Papers submitted in other formats will not be entertained. oUse A4 size paper (210 mm by 297 mm) with 1 inch margin each from Top, Bottom, Left and Right sides. oProvide Tile in Calibri font, bold, 14 point. Author(s) name(s), affiliation(s) and email IDs should be in Calibri font, 10 points and should immediately proceed the Title. oUse Calibri font, 12 points, for the main text in single column. oPictures should be sent in Jpeg format. oFor citation and references, APA style (6th edition) should be rigorously followed. Paper compliant with above instructions should be submitted online at efdl.dlis(a)gmail.com by or before the due date. Schedule Symposium Date: March 10 – 12, 2013 Important Dates Last date for Abstract Submission: February 25, 2014 Notification of Accepted Papers: March 01, 2014 Last date for full paper submission/PPT:March 05, 2014 Registration The registration will cover conference kit, working tea and lunch. Additional charges for boarding and lodging will be based on first-come first-serve basis. Interested persons may contact conference coordinator(s) in advance for accommodation. For Participants / Delegates: Rs. 1000.00 For Students and Research Scholars: Rs. 500.00 Note: Payments can be also made in cash apart from the draft/cheque option. Drafts / Cheques should be drawn in favour of Head, Department of Library and Information Science University of Kashmir, 190 006 Conference Host: Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, 190 006. Conference Director: Professor S. M. Shafi Head, DLIS, University of Kashmir, Hazratbal. shafi_sm(a)rediffmail.com. Contact: (0)-9419008599 Conference Coordinators: 1. Dr. Shabir Ahmad Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS 2. Dr. Sumeer Gul Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS 3. Mr. Nadim Akhter Khan Asst. Professor, DLIS 4. Mrs. Rozy Jan Asst. Professor, DLIS 5. Dr. Zahid Ashraf Wani Asst. Professor, DLIS For Forms and other details please download Brochure at http://lis.uok.edu.in/Portals/0/Symposium_Broucher%20new.PDF Regards Nadim Akhtar Khan Assistant Professor Department of Lib & Information Science University of Kashmir 190011 -- 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] Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Pradip Das 31 Jan '14

31 Jan '14

Dear all professionals, I am also fully agreed with Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra. It was there, it has been there, and it will be there. But yes, it is true that many institutions/organisations do have some interview procedure also advertisement procedure for the sake of their point to show UGC or concerned authority. It has to be done by the institution. For example, UGC/AICTE granted institution need have librarian with NET/SET qualified. Sometimes they are taking non NET/SET candidate and putting advt. each and every year to show that they are not getting NET/SET qualified Librarian in their organisation and leting the existing librarian to continue. If we see this one side, it is also good for those who are really good and qualified but don't have NET/SET. Regards, *Regards,** ......* _____________________ *Pradip Das* *Deputy Librarian,* *SVKM's Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies (A Deemed to-be University)* *Mukesh Patel School of Technology Management & Engineering,* *Bhakti Vedant Swami Marg, J. V. P. D. Scheme,* *Vile Parle (West), MUMBAI - 400056* *(** : +91-22-42334004, Cell : 9420836138* ****E-mail :**pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> * *Or **Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com* <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com> *Visit us at : **www.nmims.edu* <http://www.nmims.edu/> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ************************************************************** On Thu, Jan 30, 2014 at 2:11 PM, Vinod Kumar Mishra < vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > My view is what is the professional status i.e. capability of selected > internal candidate so our strength of protest should be accordingly because > so many external candidates also selected with the help of internal jack > and their performance is very very poor. Therefore we should see the > reputation & growth of that particular organization because of the selected > candidates performance and then we can point out on their policy of > recruitment. > > However now a days as far as library science is concern i feel that their > is lack of devotional and technologically advanced manpower. Choosing the > best out of poor is grate challenge for good recruiters but it is very easy > for poor recruiters. > > > > On Thu, 30 Jan 2014 13:54:29 +0530 wrote > >Dear Friends, > > > > Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal > > candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams > > and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But > > pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye > > wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't > > make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the > > institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then > > promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from > > various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be > > selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and > > they are just wasting their money as well as time. > > > > I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library > > Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have > > selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are > > calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by > > giving TA to the outsider candidates. > > > > Please give your feedback on this issue. > > > > -- > > with regards, > > > > Anil Singh > > Assistant Director (Library Services) > > > > Competition Commission of India (CCI) > > (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) > > 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, > > 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, > > New Delhi - 110066 > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > >

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Nominations for ASIS&T SIG-III InfoShare Membership Award (Deadline: Feb. 16, 2014)
by Shalini Urs 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Professional Colleagues: Here is a request from a professional friend of mine, to circulate this information amongst my network, which I am doing through the LIS-Forum *** Please excuse cross posting *** Dear Colleagues, The ASIS&T International Information Issues Special Interest Group (SIG-III) is pleased to announce that for 2014 we will be able to sponsor another group of deserving information professionals from developing countries for complimentary ASIS&T memberships (the financial burden of which would otherwise be prohibitive). We are soliciting nominations of candidates for the InfoShare Membership Award. The award will be given to students (master and/or PhD) and professionals. Please include a one-page curriculum vitae and a one-page description of why this person is deserving of membership, including their willingness to promote ASIS&T within their networks and build relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations. Awardees will be decided by a vote of the SIG-III officers. All curricula vitae will be kept private, accessible only to SIG-III officers. Each membership award will be for one year, with the possibility of renewal for a second year if the new member proves to be a strong advocate for ASIS&T in their home country during the course of the year. Awardees will be asked to submit a report on their activities by next year's Annual Meeting, which may include, but are not limited to: a. sharing ASIS&T publications that they receive (the Bulletin of ASIS&T and JASIS&T) with other colleagues b. promoting the SIG-III paper contest among their colleagues c. serving as a contact/coordinator for ASIS&T members traveling to their area who may be able to speak about ASIS&T and information science d. having the ability to strengthen the relationships between ASIS&T and the national/regional organizations, and e. sponsoring lectures on information science topics in their area on behalf of ASIS&T Nominators can mentor the award recipients for the above activities. We look forward to welcoming new members to ASIS&T from across the globe, especially from countries that have never been ASIS&T members or have limited ASIS&T membership. Women, minority, and candidates from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply. Please feel free to circulate the Call in your professional networks (e.g., your alma mater listservs, professional contacts at IFLA, OCLC, international organizations, practitioner groups, academic institutions, etc.). Please send your nominations of deserving candidates to Devendra Potnis (dpotnis(a)utk.edu) or Selenay Aytac (selenay.aytac(a)liu.edu) The deadline for submitting nominations is February 16, 2014. Thank you! Devendra Potnis Selenay Aytac InfoShare Program, SIG-III, ASIS&T (Visit us at: https://www.asis.org/SIG/iii.html) _____________________________________ Devendra Potnis, PhD Assistant Professor School of Information Sciences University of Tennessee 1345 Circle Park Dr., Suite 451 Knoxville, TN 37996 +1-865-974-2148; Twitter: DPotnis https://www.sis.utk.edu/users/devendra-potnis -- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Public libraries to get a facelift this year
by Pavithrabai M S 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

NEW DELHI: Public libraries are set for a major facelift, starting this year, under the National Mission on Libraries (NML) to check the dwindling footfalls and give a boost to reading habits. "Public libraries have a crucial role in dissemination of knowledge and information. Through innovative ways, we are going to engage citizens in both physical and digital space and help them access reading material in print and electronic form with the help of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)," Ravindra Singh, Secretary, Ministry of Culture said. Kolkata-based Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation is the nodal agency for the execution of this Rs 400 crore project which will modernise 629 district libraries in the country and connect them with each other. The project is scheduled to be launched by President Pranab Mukherjee on February 3 in Kolkata. "We plan to accomplish this modernisation through a two-pronged strategy: improvement of infrastructure and upgradation of technology in libraries on the one hand and capacity building on the other," Singh said. Libraries are set to have Wi-Fi enabled reading rooms with modern furniture, lighting system, carrels for scholars, senior citizens and specially abled persons, modern signage, power backup, purified drinking water equipment and washrooms. In addition, there will be games facilities for children, besides Internet, conference room, recording room and training-cum-meeting room. "Since creation of new institutions or libraries may not be feasible, it is better to upgrade the existing libraries by improving their infrastructure," K K Banerjee, Director General of Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation said. Cataloguing will also be done for not only of books and journals but also of all policies of the government in public domain to facilitate easy access and research work. Efforts will also be made to provide reading material in a multilingual mode. "By providing reading material in different languages, we intend to facilitate universal access. As a part of the objective, libraries will be encouraged to create more digital resources by digitising relevant reading material in various languages. Our vision is to create a network of public libraries where information is digitised and easily exchanged," Banerjee said. Libraries covered under NML will also provide e-journal or e-book services to the patrons and procure reading resources to meet local needs. For advocacy and outreach programmes, libraries will host quiz contests, music competitions and creative writing workshops. Extension counters of these libraries will also open in local schools. For maintaining data repositories, cloud computing will also be adopted. "We are also going to build a National Virtual Library which will be accessible by all 629 libraries and will also help in capacity building," Banerjee told . For capacity building, library professionals working in public libraries will be given need-based training to improve managerial skill and competence to utilize ICT applications. It will also include students from Library Science Schools who have just received degree in B.Lib Sc and other equivalent. "Training of library professionals is the key to develop libraries of the future. We may eventually go for ISO certification as it is important for the standard practices in libraries," Singh said. The government had approved this scheme on November 28, 2013. The NML was set up in pursuance of a report of the National Knowledge Commission, headed Sam Pitroda , advisor to the Prime Minister of India, which made a strong case for revamping the Library and Information Service sector. "There is an imperative need for libraries in India to make a paradigm shift from their existing strategy of collection or acquisition of knowledge to access of knowledge. NML is designed to ensure this course correction," V Srinivas, Joint Secretary, Culture Ministry said. *Source: **Jan 28, 2014 | The Economic Times* -- *With Best Regards :* *Pavithrabai.* *M. S * * MLISc., Mphil.,** MA.* * Bangalore, IndiaBlog : * http://daarideepa-ilcis.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear colleagues, Please remember my posting regarding UGC Infonet Digital Library Consortium.I have been informed by the INFLIBNET authorities that it was only an alert message. They are making sincere efforts to maintain the consortium in the way it works now. No need to panic. We will be very grateful to the INFLIBNET authorities for their efforts. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 Personal webpage http://www.vgkumar.weebly.com/ gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Repositories Conference Update: OR2014 Proposal Deadline Extended
by Imma Subirats 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Open Repositories Conference Update: OR2014 Proposal Deadline Extended A message from the Open Repositories 2014 Conference organizers Helsinki, Finland. The final deadline for submitting proposals for the Ninth International Conference on Open Repositories (#or2014) has been extended until Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. The conference is scheduled to take place June 9-13 in Helsinki and is being hosted by University of Helsinki's twin libraries: Helsinki University Library and the National Library of Finland. The theme this year is "Towards Repository Ecosystems" emphasizing the interconnected nature of repositories, institutions, technologies, data and the people who make it all work together. You may review the call for proposals here: http://or2014.helsinki.fi/?page_id=281. This year the Open Repositories team will be operating a pilot programme to offer a small number of 'registration fee only' scholarships for this conference. Details will be announced on the conference website when registration opens. Submit your proposal here: https://www.conftool.com/or2014/ by Feb. 10, 2014. We look forward to seeing you at OR2014! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Selection of Internal Candidates in the Interview
by Anil Singh 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Friends, Since last few years a trend is increasing to select the internal candidates against open post. We have been witnessing that written exams and interviews are conducted to fulfill the whole process. But pre-determined candidates are selected. Examination process is just an eye wash. Nobody will deny for selecting the internal candidates, but don't make other candidates fool. If there is no promotion policy in the institutes for internal candidates who deserves for that post, then promotion policy should be formulated for them. The candidates coming from various places of the country are hoping that somebody from them will be selected, but they don't know that result has already been prepared and they are just wasting their money as well as time. I have been witnessing case of one of the prestige institute of Library Science in India since last five years. Most of the time, they have selected the internal candidates. The question is that, why they are calling number of candidates for the interview and wasting public money by giving TA to the outsider candidates. Please give your feedback on this issue. -- with regards, Anil Singh Assistant Director (Library Services) Competition Commission of India (CCI) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India) 'B' Wing, HUDCO VISHALA, 14, Bhikaji Cama Place, New Delhi - 110066 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article needed
by Mahesh *Y* 30 Jan '14

30 Jan '14

Dear Friends, One my faculty member need this article. kindly send the same. Oxidation of mandelic acid by alkaline potassium permanganate. A kinetic study. Journal of Physical Organic Chemistry Volume 11, Issue 7, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/(SICI)1099-1395(199807)11:7%3C%3…>pages 448-454, July 1998 *With Regards* * Mahesh.Y Librarian,Shri Pillappa College of Engineering, Bangalore-89. * *Mob: 09480923695* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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