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Elsevier's rival Impact metrics: CiteScore
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Journal Impact Factor (based on Web of Science) has a new rivalry - CiteScore (based on Scopus) launched today by Elsevier. It is free to access and easy to calculate and reveal the citation impact of over 22,000 academic journals in 330 disciplines. https://journalmetrics.scopus.com/ ---------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, MLIS, PhD, MSILS (UK), Interim Library Director, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, www.kaust.edu.sa

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Research Made Easy - Tips, Tools and Technologies - Seminar
by Ishwar Goudar 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear Professionals, I am happy to inform that Bangalore University Library will be organising a Two Day National Seminar on “Research Made Easy- Tips, Tools and Technologies”. Dates: 12 -13 January 2016 Venue: Prof. K Venkata Giri Gowda Memorial Hall, Jnana Bharathi, Bengaluru - 560056 Sub Themes/Topics: - University Research Perspective - Tools for Data Collection and demo of Web of Science and Scopus. - Authoring/Publishing Tools – Lecture cum Demo- Latex, MS Word, Media Wiki. - Reference Tools- Lecture cum Demo- Mendeley, Endnote and Zotero. - Technologies- Discovery Services, Link Resolvers, RSS feed aggregators - Fair use, Copyright and Plagiarism in the Context of Research. - Infographics for Effective Visualisation of Research. Resource Persons: - Top class experts from Academia, LIS, R &D and Corporate Sectors Target Audience: - Faculty Members and Research Scholars of all Disciplines, LIS Professionals (Restricted Number - First come first serve basis) Registration Fee: A nominal amount of Rs. 500/- only Outstation participants will have to make their own arrangements for stay. Other details will follow soon. Regards, "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" *- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -* Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgent Request for Articles and e-Books
by Bhutharaju R 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear Professionals .. Please kindly send about *Agricultural Price Policy in India* and *Agricultural Price Policy and Sustainable Development.* Related to this concepts whatever the Documents you have please send me immediately ... -- * Thanking you...* *Your faithfully * *Bhutharaju R* Asst. Librarian Contact +91-9141669226,* http://bhutharaju.webs.com/ <http://bhutharaju.webs.com/>* Library and Information Centre Acharya Polytechnic Acharya Institutes Bangalore-560107 http://www.acharya.ac.in/ap/ http://www.acharya.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Second Announcement - National Conference organized by Presidency University, Bangalore
by sheshadri kn 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings ! This is second announcement about the National Conference on the *Role of LIS Professionals in the Changing Academic Paradigm *which will be organized by Presidency University, Bangalore on *February 17-18, 2017*. *We invite you and also request you to depute your library professional colleagues to this conference which will provide opportunities to discuss various professional matters besides meeting LIS professionals from all over India. * *We are glad to inform you that the conference website is already up on our university website **www.presidencyuniversity.in <http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/>. * *Further, the 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 fee is given below:* *Rs. 1000/- for LIS professionals &* *Rs. 100/- for students and research scholars (Full time only) * *Important dates: * *Full paper submission deadline - 31st Dec 2016 & * *Last date for registration - 31st Jan 2017.* Please visit www.presidencyuniversity.in for brochure and further details. For any specific enquirers, contact: *Dr. K. N. Sheshadri, Organizing Secretary & Senior Librarian* *Presidency University* Itgalpur, Rajanakunte Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064 Email: sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in Cellphone: +91 7899218877 URL: 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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Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016) on Infographics for LIS Professionals
by Francis Jayakanth 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear Professionals, I wish to bring to your kind notice about an interesting Seminar on Infographics - An interesting topic for LIS Professionals and Research Scholars. I hope you will make use of this event and also bring to the notice of those interested in this topic. Organiser: NCSI-Net foundation Dr. T.B. Rajashekar 12th Memorial Seminar (2016) Topic: Infographics for LIS professionals. Target Audience: Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. Research scholars who are in need of research data representation in their theses. Date: December 10, 2016 (Second Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Seminar Theme: An infographic is a visual representation of information used to convey complex data or knowledge quickly. Infographics usually contain illustrations, some short written explanations, and data visualizations such as charts or graphs. Creating infographics helps a library market its services: infographics are not only eye-catching but also require librarians to think strategically about what information and detail to communicate. Infographics are a way for libraries to change the perspective and show everyone they are an up-to-date. Libraries use infographics mainly for Advocacy & Marketing, Usage Statistics, Collection Development, Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual), Creating visibility to librarian etc. Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features, tools related to infographics and its applications in the various aspects of LIS domain. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of Infographics and its potentialities. Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience in using Infographics for various types of reporting. Registration Fee: Rs. 300 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 600 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 250. Fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee. Seminar Topics: - Overview of Infographics - Web based Infographic tools - Application of Infographics in Libraries - Infographics for Corporate and Market research reports - Infographics for LIS Researchers - Local Infographic tools - Career Advice No arrangements for accommodation NOTE: Interested participants/researchers can send their data/research data in advance, Resource persons will try to use same data for case studies and generate related Infographics. For NEFT/IMPS transfers Name: NCSI Net Foundation Acc. No.: 0683101029636 IFSC: CNRB0000683 For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://www.ncsinet.org You may also please contact Dr. Francis Jayakanth for further details franc(a)library.iisc.ernet.in Regards, "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com<mailto:goudarishwar@gmail.com> Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CALM 2 : National Conference on Academic Library Management
by Rashid Mohammed 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Director Please post given conference details in Lis-Forum Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University is pleased to announce the Second National Conference on Academic Library management to be held on 8-9 February 2017, at the University Campus at Tirur , Malappuram District. The theme of the Conference will be “ IT application in academic libraries : new trends and oppurtunities ”. A number of leading professionals from India have agreed to be resource persons and to talk on important aspects of IT application. The Conference will also have a session to enable select number of participants to present case studies on successful and innovative IT applications in their respective libraries. The Conference is aimed at LIS professionals in universities, colleges and other institutions of higher learning. Researchers and postgraduates students of library and information science too will find the Conference interesting and useful. Registration : Those interested in participating in the Conference are requested to register their names. Since the number of seats will be limited, Intending participants are encouraged to send details first by e-mail, followed by the completed form, which will be sent on request along with the Conference brochure. Registration fee : 500.00. (Free for students) Contact email- ID : jayarajan45(a)gmail.com -- Mohammed Rashid T K Library Asst. Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University Vakkad, Tirur 9846602442 -- 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] [ILOSC.30954] Please help me : How we can use free downloaded e-book at campus
by apurva joshi 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Even I have same question in my mind how to show as a part of collection without violating any norms Regards, Have a nice Day! Mrs.Apurva Joshi On Thursday, 8 December 2016 1:20 PM, 'Bhoop Singh' via Indian Librarians Online Study Circle <ilosc(a)googlegroups.com> wrote: Dear Sir/Mam Good afternoon We have collection of downloaded 700+ e-books related to engineering stream from various free access websites like google e-book, e-books.com and others.Can we upload these book to our share point software database or institution repositories software or Digital Library software. If yes, is'nt any copyright violation. How can we use these e-books for our users without violation of any type of IT/Copyright act. Please suggest me Thanks & Regards Dr. Bhoop Singh M.Lib Science, M.Phill, Ph D.Assistant Professor Bhartiya Skill Development Campus,Rajendra & Ursula Joshi Skill Development Private Limited Plot 001-002 DTA, Mahindra World City, Off Ajmer Road, SEZ, Jaipur, Rajasthan 302037http://bsdc-jaipur.in+91-94611-62817-- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Indian Librarians Online Study Circle" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to ilosc+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to ilosc(a)googlegroups.com. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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RFID with koha-LIS
by Binod Yadav 09 Dec '16

09 Dec '16

Dear Professionals/ Friends, we would like to implement RFID in our library with Koha. Please share your experience or compatibility/implementation of RFID with koha.Look forward to hear you. Thanks -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PPT on RFID presented during ELPES-5 workshop at NIT Rourkela
by vinod mishra 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Dear All Please find here thelink of PPT on the topic ” *RADIO FREQUENCY IDENTIFICATION (RFID) FOR LIBRARIES* ” presented during fourth day of ELPES-5 workshop series at NIT Rourkela from 05-09, December 2016 along with live demonstration in our Library. Link : http://mishravk.com/2016/12/rfid/ With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ *" A CHARCOAL BECOMES DIAMOND UNDER HIGH STRESS AND TEMPERATURE " * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Demonetisation Effecting Publishing Industry
by Vasanth 08 Dec '16

08 Dec '16

Dear Sir/Madam The demonetisation of high denomination value currency is effecting the business of publishing industry. The New India Express published on article on this. There is a decline of 30 to 60% sales since November 8th, the report says. Kannada Book Publishers and Sellers have also expressed similar views when the put a stall in recently concluded 82nd Edition of Kannada Sahitya Sameelana in Raichur. Here is a link: Publishing industry still to overcome shock of demonetisation | | | | | | | | | | | Publishing industry still to overcome shock of demonetisation India's publishing industry is now undergoing a crucial phase as sales have dropped by almost 30-60 per cent... | | | | ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N.Mysore

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