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Remote Authentication
by Chief Librarian, SAIACS 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings, We are in the process of choosing a solution for Remote authentication to subscribed databases such as JSTOR, EBSCO database. We have invited proposals from various service providers. At present we have identified Ezproxy and Remotex. We would also like our off campus patrons to access library catalogue - KOHA ILS running on our local server. We invite your suggestions and help us to identify best solution that will serve our needs. We want to hear from you on your experience in using either Ezproxy or Remotex. I would greatly appreciate your input. With kind regards and Happy New Year 2017 Sincerely ______________________________________ *Yesan Sellan, * *B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN* *Chief Librarian* South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: yesans(a)gmail.com ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. 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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Call for registration for National Conference on the Role of LIS Professionals in the Changing Academic Paradigm, 17-18 Feb 2017
by sheshadri kn 12 Jan '17

12 Jan '17

*Dear Sir/Madam * *Greetings!* *In continuation of our previous announcement, we are glad to inform that there has been excellent response to the conference announcement. Several leading LIS professionals of the country have consented to deliver key note lectures. We have received around 50 technical papers relating to the theme of the conference which will be presented during the event. * *The conference fee is Rs. 1000/- for LIS professionals & Rs. 100/- for students and research scholars (full time only). Subsidized accommodation has been arranged for outstation participants (only for registered) @ Rs.600/- per night on shared basis at a 3 star hotel near Majestic, Bangalore. This facility will be available on first come first served basis. Also, to and fro transport has been arranged both from the Majestic and Yelahanka, Bangalore on the days of the conference. * *The conference brochure has been attached for your reference. The registration form of the conference is available on our website: www.presidencyuniversity.in <http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/>* *We invite you to send the filled-in registration form with accommodation requirement before 31st Jan 2017. * *For any specific enquirers, please contact the undersigned. * *Thanks & Regards* *Dr. K N Sheshadri, Ph.D.* *Organizing Secretary & Senior Librarian* *Presidency University* *Itgalpur, Rajanakunte, Yelahanka* *Bangalore 560 064* *Cellphone: +91 7899218877* *Email: **sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in <sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in>* *URL: www.presidencyuniversity.in <http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for papers (2): FACETED CLASSIFICATION TODAY: Theory, Technology and End Users (London, 14-15 September 2017
by Aida Slavic 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

==== CALL FOR PAPERS (2) ==== International UDC Seminar 2017 FACETED CLASSIFICATION TODAY: Theory, Technology and End Users DATE: 14-15 September 2017 VENUE: London WEBSITE: http://seminar.udcc.org/2017/ CONTACT: seminar2017(a)udcc.org International UDC Seminar 2017 marks the anniversaries of two conferences devoted to faceted classification research: sixty years since the First International Study Conference on Classification Research (Dorking, 1957) and twenty years since the the Sixth International Study Conference (London, 1997). The objective of the conference is to revisit faceted analytical theory as a method for (re)constructing modern classifications and indexing languages and the role analytico-synthetic classifications have had in resource discovery and retrieval, from their introduction at the beginning of the 20th century to date. The conference will examine the challenges analytico-synthetic classifications represent for data modelling and interface design in the Web environment. Most importantly, it will explore potential fields of application for faceted classifications in information organization, visualization and presentation of large datasets, social networks and in the open linked data environment. High quality and innovative contributions are invited for the following topics: - The impact of faceted analytical theory and research on modern classification and indexing languages; - Data modelling, data management and data sharing of faceted and analytico-synthetic classifications; - Vocabulary mapping, semantic linking and natural language interfacing of analytico-synthetic systems; - Applications of faceted analytical theory on (re)constructing knowledge classifications and indexing languages; - End user interface design and user-friendly knowledge presentation for faceted systems; - Novel applications of faceted systems outside the bibliographic domain. CONTRIBUTIONS: Two kinds of contributions are invited: conference papers and posters. Authors should submit a paper proposal in the form of an extended abstract (1000-1200 words, including references, for papers; and 500-600 words for posters). The submission form is provided on the conference website. Proposals will be reviewed by the Programme Committee consisting of an international panel of experts. Each submission will undergo a blind review by at least three reviewers. The Conference proceedings will be published by Ergon Verlag and will be distributed at the conference. Best papers will be proposed for publishing in the Knowledge Organization journal IMPORTANT DATES: 29 Jan 2017 Submission deadline 1 Mar 2017 Notification of acceptance & paper submission instruction 15 May 2017 Papers submission (camera ready copy) ORGANIZER: The International UDC Seminar 2017 "Faceted Classification Today: Theory, Technology and End Users" is the sixth biennial conference in a series of International UDC Seminars organized by the UDC Consortium (UDCC). UDC Seminars are devoted to advances in documentary classification research and their application in a networked environment. UDCC is a not-for-profit organization, based in The Hague, established to maintain and distribute the Universal Decimal Classification and to support its use and development. UDC is one of the most widely used knowledge organization systems in the bibliographic domain. ---- Dr Aida Slavic Editor-in-Chief UDC Email: aida.slavic(a)udcc.org UDC Consortium PO Box 90407 2509 LK The Hague The Netherlands Web: http://www.udcc.org Email: mail(a)udcc.org

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Fwd: Workshop on Conservation of Library Material
by Prakash R 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Dear Sir, May I request you to kindly publish the below text in LIS-forum. ----- Roja Muthiah Research Library (RMRL) is a research hub with 400000 items as resources for Tamil studies covering diverse fields in the humanities, social sciences and popular culture. It is an archive that preserves 300 years of print culture. RMRL is organizing a four day workshop on paper conservation, which includes theory and hands on practical sessions on topics such as: Disinfecting library material Understanding parts of book Disbinding & cleaning Deacidification Strengthening Sewing & Binding Making book jackets & cases for different needs *The workshop will focus more on practical training.* With support received from Navajbai Ratan Tata Trust, RMRL recently undertook a conservation program, conserving rare print materials in the Library. This program primarily focused on conserving old print material in tropical region using non acidic material and employing reversible conservation techniques. With the experience gained through this project, RMRL intends to share the acquired knowledge with other libraries and archives, which in turn would enable the conservation of rare print material in various parts of India. (For more information about RMRL visit www.rmrl.in) Dates 7th - 10th February 2017 Fees Rs. 10,000/- per participant *(This includes the workshop fee and lunch during workshop. Participants have to take care of their stay and travel in Chennai) * Venue Roja Muthiah Research Library 3rd Cross Road, Central Polytechnic Campus Taramani, Chennai 600113 +91 – 44-22542551 / 2 | rmrl(a)dataone.in Number of participants will be limited to fifteen. Interested participants can confirm their participation through phone or email. Payments can be either made online to RMRL bank account *(see account details below) *through NEFT or by cheque favouring Roja Muthiah Research Library Trust. Bank - State Bank of India Account name - Roja Muthiah Research Library Trust Account no - 33958653139 Branch - Tidel Park IFS Code - SBIN0004285 ------- Warm regards, Prakash Roja Muthiah Research Library

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JILACON'17 (JILA NATIONAL CONFERENCE)Paper submission deadline extended to 31st January 2017
by BASANTA KUMAR DAS 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

*Dear Colleague,* *Greetings!* We are very much thankful to the authors for their overwhelming responses in contributing the research papers to JILACON"17. Some library professionals from India seek some more time to submit the research papers. *On considering the request of distinguished LIS professionals, we are happy to inform that the paper submission deadline has been extended up to 31ST JANUARY 2017.* *Paper Submission* Prospective authors are invited to submit paper(s) as per on any one of the conference topics. Papers should include name of the author, designation, affiliation, title of the article with a signed declaration that the theme is of his own, and the paper has not been published or submitted anywhere for publication. Manuscripts should be submitted electronically as e-mail “attachment” to: *jilaranchi(a)gmail.com* <icmbl.2016(a)gmail.com> The Editorial Board reserves all the rights to accept, alter or reject the articles without any prior intimation. The Editorial Board accepts no responsibility of the statements and opinions expressed by the contributors. *All other details can be had from :* * http: www.jilaranchi.org.in <http://kiit.ac.in/icmbl2016/> <http://kiit.ac.in/icmbl2016/>* -- BASANTA KUMAR DAS IGNOU RANCHI BLOG:bkdasignou.blogspot.com http://mylibrary-basanta.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Changes in Conference Date (KGDAN-2017) at DLIS, AMU
by Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq 11 Jan '17

11 Jan '17

Due to some unavoidable circumstances, the conference date has been changed to 15-16th of February, 2017 and consequently the last date for submission of the full papers is 20th January, 2017. Note: It may be mentioned that a pre-conference volume in the form of conference proceedings/edited book will be published and hence the authors may submit their papers by 20th January, 2017. Best _____________________________ *Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq* Department of Library and Information Science, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India - 202002 Cell No. : +91-8979249718. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Call for Authors: Developing a Curriculum to Advance Library-Based Publishing
by Shamprasad Pujar 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Dear Members, Interesting proposal! Maybe of interest to some of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ==================================== ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Brad Eden <brad.eden(a)valpo.edu> Date: Mon, Jan 9, 2017 at 8:14 PM Subject: [DIGLIB] Call for Authors: Developing a Curriculum to Advance Library-Based Publishing To: diglib(a)infoserv.inist.fr, autocat(a)listserv.syr.edu, archives(a)forums.archivists.org, Brad Eden <Brad.Eden(a)valpo.edu>, collib-l(a)lists.ala.org, lita-l(a)lists.ala.org, libadmin(a)lists.ala.org, asis-l(a)asis.org, eurchap(a)asis.org, ia.academic(a)asis.org, rdap(a)mail.asis.org, siglan-l(a)asis.org, sigvis-l(a)asis.org, sigdl-l(a)asis.org, dlf-announce(a)lists.clir.org, aisworld(a)lists.aisnet.org, padg(a)lists.ala.org, consdistlist(a)cool.conservation-us.org, acr-igdc-l(a)lists.ala.org, alcts-l(a)lists.ala.org, llama-l(a)lists.ala.org The “DEVELOPING A CURRICULUM TO ADVANCE LIBRARY-BASED PUBLISHING” project (IMLS, 2016-2018) invites proposals to create a curriculum to support library-based publishers. This invitation extends to professionals in library publishing (past or present), LPC members/practitioners, LIS/iSchool professors, PhD candidates, and others with an interest and/or experience in this growing area of activity. Each proposal may be authored by an individual or a team. Proposals are invited between January 9 and February 28, 2017. Each proposal should focus on ONE of the following four course topics: Policy, Content, Impact, or Sustainability. See the Library Publishing Curriculum Framework for more details on what each of these course topics might include. Each selected author will develop a self-paced online course covering approximately 5-7 subtopics and providing approximately 15 hours of instruction and materials. Selected proposal authors will: Attend an in-person retreat with the project team and fellow authors to review program goals, discuss formats and learning styles, and refine the learning objectives and methods we will use for each course and its subtopics (April-May, 2017). Assemble the following learning materials for each course subtopic: learning objectives, readings, a narrative core for the course, a brief annotated bibliography, case studies, and exercises (May-August, 2017). Refine the materials according to guidance from an Instructional Designer (August-September, 2017). Create a course guide to support those who may use the materials (October 2017). Assist in the creation of evaluation instruments tied to the learning objectives and competencies covered in your course (November-December, 2017). Be invited to participate as a panelist at the 2018 Library Publishing Forum to talk about the project and the course materials (March-April, 2018). The curriculum is expected to reach more than 100 students in the first year of pilot experiences (2018) through LIS programs, professional development workshops, and online courses. We are pleased to be able to offer an honorarium of $4,000 for each of the four course topics (Policy, Content, Impact, and Sustainability). This honorarium will be provided to each of the four authors (or author teams) as they complete their work on the four course topics in December 2017, in recognition of the time and energy course development requires. Travel expenses will be covered for each of the four authors (or, in the case of a team, the lead author) to attend the in-person retreat. In addition, each author will have an opportunity to present at the 2018 Library Publishing Forum. Proposals are due by 5pm PT on February 28, 2017. Authors will be notified by March 31, 2017. Proposals should consist of: A 1-2 page summary of your proposed approach to designing and developing the self-paced online course on one of the four named topics (Policy, Content, Impact, or Sustainability) and its range of potential subtopics (please see the Framework for more information). A current author CV. For team proposals, a CV should be included for each team member, along with brief contribution statements, and a lead author for correspondence should be identified. A brief (one paragraph) statement of purpose, explaining why you are interested in being an author in this project. Proposals will be reviewed and authors selected by the Advisory Board, with the following criteria in mind: Successful proposals will demonstrate knowledge of the relevant topics, effective written communication skills, understanding of diverse learning styles, and will cover the topics and objectives laid out in the framework. The field of library publishing includes a broad range of publication types and activities (e.g., journals, monographs, ETDs, and textbooks, in both restricted and open access formats), and proposals that reflect this range will be prioritized. Care will be taken to assemble a group of authors with diverse voices in terms of gender, sexuality, race, and cultural backgrounds. -- Melanie Schlosser Scholarly Communications Program Leader Educopia Institute -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC NET / CBSE NET Preparation Materails
by Badan Barman 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Respected forum members, If you are preparing for the upcoming UGC NET Examination, then the following resources may be useful to you. 1. Solved Question Paper-1: http://www.ugcnetguide.in 2. Solved Question Paper-2 & 3 in Library and Information Science: http://www.ugcnetguide.com 3. Interactive Quiz for Paper-2 & 3 Library and Information Science: http://www.lisquiz.in/ Regards, Badan Barman Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph.D Admission
by Dr.S.Dhanavandan 10 Jan '17

10 Jan '17

Dear Friends I am very happy to inform that the Ph.D Admission (January 2017 Session) in Department of Library and Information Science at The Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University, Gandhigram. For details please visit the University website www.ruraluniv.ac.in or http://www.ruraluniv.ac.in/phd/instructions.html with regards S.Dhanavandan -- with regards Dr. S. Dhanavandan *Assistant Librarian* Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University Gandhigram -624 302. Dindigul Dt, Tamil Nadu, Mobile:094428 67275, dhanavandan(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFORMATICS STUDIES: Volume 4 (Issue 1) 2017 Published
by Academic Librarians' Association India 09 Jan '17

09 Jan '17

Informatics Studies the journal promotedby Centre for Informatics Research and Development and is a media for discussing the emerging trends in theory and application of Information Science. The journal focuses on – Information Infrastructures, Knowledge Management, Institutional Repositories, Digital Library/Archive, Cloud Computing Solutions for Libraries, Unicode, Multi-linguality and Interoperability Issues, Thesauri and Ontologies, Semantics, Metadata and Retrieval, Resources Discovery Solutions, Online Resources Usability Issues, Open Access Initiatives, OAI –PMH, MARC 21, Consortia, IPR, Information Literacy, Training and education of Professionals, Performance Measurement and Metrics, Setting Service Quality Standards etc. Informatics Studies has just published its latest issue Volume 4 (Issue 1) 2017 at http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest. Informatics Studies Vol 4, No 1 (2017): Informatics Studies Table of Contents: http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics/issue/view/17 Articles Web in Supplementing Human Intelligence for Knowledge Creation and Management - Editor Informatics Studies Perceptions of University of Botswana Academic Staff on Web 2.0 Technology Adoption - Angelina Totolo,Serema Batlang Comma,Mpoeleng Dimane Design and Development of Bamboo Information System - Sarojam,N. and Raman Nair, R Semantic Web Technologies for Design and Development of Innovative Library Systems- S Chandrakant, Ms Poonam Mehta Retro-Conversion of Language Books: A Case Study of Sahitya Akademi Library- Sufian Ahmad WMA Declaration of Helsinki: Ethical Principles for Medical Research Involving Human Subjects - World Medical Association WMA Pedagogical Informatics - Gilu G. Ettaniyil We are happy to invite research papers for publication in Informatics Studies Volume 4 Issue 2 to be published in April 2017. Papers can be submitted for the issue upto 28th February 2017. Papers can be uploaded at: informaticsstudies.in or can be send to: editor(a)informaticsstudies.in as MS Word file attache as per standards prescribed in the journal website. Forwarded as sent by - Centre for Informatics Research and Development Phone 9387826738 ramannair.r(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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