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National Conference on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries
by Hariharan 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

National Conference on Creativity, Innovation and Transformation in Libraries (SALIS 2016) Date: 8th & 9th July 2016 Organized by Department of Library K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology Jointly with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) About the Conference Creativity is bringing a new idea that can be used to solve a problem or improve a method or system. Innovation is the implementation of new ideas to produce a new service or product. Creativity and innovations are different from each other, but they are interrelated in one way or the other. Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes and witnessing a paradigm shift from closed to open, physical space to learning space, physical wall to wired wall, print to electronic, collection to content, local to global resources and access, ownership to access license, reading for learning, etc. Technology changed the traditional way of collection development, acquiring resources, storing and access methods, delivery mechanism, distribution channels in libraries. These rapidly changing information environment calls for restructuring information services and professions in major ways. Libraries are thriving halls of learning, creativity, and community growth. The libraries of tomorrow should be designed not only for housing resources, reading and lending, but also for providing an environment for learning commons, information common, teaching, research, sharing and collaboration. It should be well-equipped to deliver the library services to the digital, community. They are the way to embrace technology and avoid digital exclusion. In this context, LIS professionals should constantly introduce and adopt creative and innovative ideas and methods using the latest ICT technologies, devices, social software tools and techniques wherever needed to address and transform the sweeping and dramatic changes that are taking place in the library environment. Re-engineering, reinventing, re-visiting the library to improve and extend the existing systems and services are paramount in the changing information landscape. Therefore, LIS professionals should acquire the necessary skills to translate the user’s present and future requirements. This national conference will act as a platform to the participants and stakeholders to discuss and find creative and innovative ideas and methods not only to meet the present and future user’s demands and also to adapt to the changing library environment. Conference Objectives To discuss the sweeping changes that are taking place in the library environment To transform library from physical space to active learning space To integrate and connect library resources and users using latest the ICT tools and techniques To introduce creative and innovative ideas and methods to transform the library to cope with the change To re-engineer, reinvent and re-visit the library to improve and extend the existing systems and services To use mobile and other electronic devices to access the resources and deliver the service to the users wherever they are To evolve innovative and best practices to enhance the library systems and services Themes and Sub-Themes Transforming Library from Physical Space to Active Learning Space Inclusive design: for housing resources, reading, lending and also for research, sharing and collaborating Space for- Learning and research activities - for Technology: social software tools for creating and sharing resources - visualization Technology Lending: laptop, ipad, tablets, cameras, cables and accessories Display posters: List of highly cited papers, new additions and quotes in library premises Cloud based collection: Security and storage issues. Technology Enabled Innovative Services Mobile Technology for accessing, sharing and collaborating: mobile apps for MOPAC- search- status - request service - reservation - renewal-survey, alerts- review-library tour QR Codes; Mobile Scanning; SMS - one way - two way -Transaction; Security technologies to provide access to authorized users and monitor user movement Book Vending machine-Library Kiosk- E-book Store- e-lending Disability services- Assistive Technology for differently abled users to access library resources; Library automation: integrating users and resources for collaboration and sharing-case studies Cloud based Library automation and services; Innovative Library Services using Social Networking To facilitate communication, collaboration and sharing resources with users using Instant Messaging system: Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, MySpace, YouTube, Podcasting, LinkedIn, RSS, Flicker, Wiki, Blogs, Social Bookmark; Promoting and marketing library services: Creating user group for quick announcement, sharing links and information-information about library and resources Posting Library programmes/ announcement –posters – training materials- guides- new additions-campus news- request research papers Ask a Librarian-FAQ-Library instructions; Invite students to register IL Programmes-getting comments-feedback-surveys; Outreach programmes - off-campus service-Online book club; Single window access to library resources – portal Innovative User Centric and Research Support Services Designing new process, products and news services- delivery channels- methods Value added services for Research: Resources for Research – Research tools - Course guides, Research Consultation-Research Assistance and promotion- Research Funds- Peers in the field- Subject experts – Seminar and conferences Scholarly communication and open access- Literature review-bibliography; List of top ranking journals- Citation studies-highly cited papers- Impact Factor- H-index- WOS, Scopus, Google Scholar - predatory journals- Reference Management/Citation Tools Anti plagiarism – Copyright and digitization issues – Licensing; Enhancing visibility of research work - IR- self archive; Delivering e-content and research via e-mail, internet and social software- Get it service, ILL Federated and discovery services; Adding metadata and context to full-text research papers-Preparing e-index and linking to digital resources; Displaying creative, innovative and out of box ideas- Library Liaison Program Content Management and E-Learning Case studies of building content creation, management and sharing using Word press - Drupal and Joomla - for Conference website - Library web site– training courses; Adding - access and managing digital content- content delivery; Developing e-learning courses, tutorials and IL programmes for collaborative learning using Moodle and other similar software; Linking Library resources-Catalogue–E-resources–Database Online help – FAQ-Quiz-Chatting and Users participation. Innovative Best Practices and Collaboration in Libraries Re-defining- Re-engineering- Re-inventing, Revisiting existing library vision and mission, process and practices for significant improvement of the existing system and exploring new system; Designing new process, procedures and practices using creative and innovative ideas-resource building -e-resource management-how to search and retrieve library resources -organization of resources; Library training programme-Liaison and ILL-Collaboration and partnership-technology updates-refresher course For Students: Student internship-participative programmes-Students’ Assistance Fund Raising-Book Exhibition-Scanning, Printing and photocopying-Document copy supply service-Citation Studies Capacity building initiatives for LIS professionals to learn acquire and adopt innovative skills- creative collaboration and partnership with public and other libraries and institutions. Registration Fee LIS Professionals (Full conference kit) Rs.1000 Research Scholars and LIS Students (Regular), Participants (without paper) (Kit without conference bag and proceedings) Rs. 500 Registration fee should be paid through Demand Draft drawn in favour of 'The Principal, K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology’ payable at ‘Tiruchengode’ and addressed to the Organizing Secretary,SALIS 2016 The online payment details will be provided on request. Important Dates Last date for Registration 25.06.2016 Conference Websites www.ksrct.ac.in www.salis2016.wordpress.com www.salis.in Address for Communication Dr.A.M.Venkatachalam Organizing Secretary, SALIS 2016 & Librarian K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology (An Autonomous Institution) KSR Kalvi Nagar, Tiruchengode - 637215, Tamil Nadu, India. Phone : 04288-274741-44, Extn.400,404,401 Fax : 04288-274745 Mobile : 9994250222 E-Mail : ksrctsalis16(a)gmail.com Web : www.ksrct.ac.in Sent from my iPhone -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for artilce
by Hemanth Rao KR 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Dear Sir/Madam, I need below mentioned article for my research study purpose. Could anyone please send me the copy if you have access to it. Thank you. 1. Memon, Mumtaz Ali and Nor, Khalil MD (2016), *Personality traits influencing knowledge sharing in student supervisor relationship: a structural equation modelling analysis, *Journal of Information & Knowledge Management, 15(2), 1-18. Regards, Hemanth Rao KR, Library Officer, Central Library, HAL, Bangalore Ph: 9611695838 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Glimpses of ISKCOM 2016
by Ravindra Mendhe 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Dear LIS Professionals Greeting ! International Symposium on Knowledge and Communication , Jointly organized by NMIMS University Shirpur Campus India and KKU University Thailand on June 10-11, 2016 at NMIMS MPTP Shirpur ,Dist- dhule, Maharashtra, India Kindly see the Glimpses of ISKCOM 2016. https://youtube.com/watch?v=_Xq5vkTMI1E <https://youtu.be/_Xq5vkTMI1E> Thanks for your cooperation. Sincerely, Ravindra Mendhe Organizing Secretary - ISKCOM 2016 NMIMS - Shirpur Campus - India website: http://ravindramendhe.weebly.com/ https://sites.google.com/site/ravindramendhe/ http://ravindra4474.wix.com/ravindralibrary http://circular.lislinks.com/ http://www.scoop.it/t/iskcom/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Symposium on, "Apps for LIS"
by Ishwar Goudar 21 Jun '16

21 Jun '16

Dear Members, REQUEST: Please bring this to the notice of your colleagues and professional friends, so that they would get the benefit of this program (probably first time on this topic in the country) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) is happy to announce half-a-day Symposium on, "Apps for LIS" on Sunday, 3rd July 2016. Mobile Apps are playing a major role in our day-to-day lives, be it Taxi services, Cinema tickets, Flight tickets, Hospital, Bank, Govt Departmental services, etc. Many Apps have been developed for LIS services, too, and several database producers facilitated their services through Apps, E-journal and E-book publishers have already come out with their own Apps. The seminar intends to provide an overview on the Apps technology in general and their usage as tools for accessing library resources and services. Venue: City Central Library, Hampinagar,Vijayanagar, RPC Layout, 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560104 The Program highlights/details are as follows: 9.00-10.00 AM: Registration 10 -10.30 AM: Inaugural Session 10.30- 11.15 AM: Apps Technology and General Applications: by Soma Sunderesh, Ex GE, Ex Infosys, Presently Developer of Apps for J-Gate, Informatics 11.15-11.30 AM: Tea Break 11.30 AM- 12.15 PM: Apps Applications for LIS by Anand Byrappa, Global, Leader, Information Services, GE, Bangalore 12.15 -1.30 PM Panel Discussion on LIS Applications Moderator: NV Sathyanarayana, Panelists: Resources - HS Siddamallaiah, Ex. Head, Library, NIMHANS Services - Francis Jayakanth, Library, IISc Users - Rupesh Kumar, Dept of LIS, Tumkur University Followed by Lunch at 1.30 PM Registration Charges: - Rs. 100/- for KALA Life Members - Rs. 200/- for Non-Members of KALA - Rs. 400/- for Non Members along with KALA Life Membership Please note the regular KALA Life Membership fee, as it stands now, is Rs. 300/- (Rs. Three Hundred only), which is likely to be increased in the AGB Meeting to be held in the afternoon of this program. All LIS professionals including Practicing Librarians, LIS Teachers are welcome to participate. While the Registration charges can be paid on the spot, you are requested to confirm your participation by filling up of a form (http://kalaonline.com/sites/default/files/Registrationform.pdf) and mail it to shivaram(a)nal.res.in SPOT REGISTRATION IS ALSO ENTERTAINED. Regards, Dr.I.R.N. Goudar Program Chair, Symposium on "Apps for LIS" "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" *- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -* Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University -Ex. 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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Congratulation to Ph.D. Awardee
by M.S. GIRISH RATHOD 20 Jun '16

20 Jun '16

Congratulation!!! Dear friends, Dr. M. Krishnappa and Dr. C.S. Venkatarama Reddy for your successful completion journey of Ph.D. We are all heartily congratulate to you for your success and future endeavor. By, KSCLA Office Bearers, Brief Details of awardees: *M. Krishnappa* *TITLE: *RESOURCE SHARING AND NETWORKING INITIATIVES OF MANAGEMENT COLLEGE LIBRARIES IN KARNATAKA STATE: A STUDY UNDER THE GUIDANCE *DR. P.V KONNUR* PROFESSOR & CHAIRMAN(RETD.) DEPT. OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE, RANI CHANNAMMA UNIVERSITY BELAGAVI _____________________________________________________________________________________ *C.S. VENKATARAMA REDDY* *Title:* USAGE AND ADOPTION OF OPEN SOURCE SOFTWARE’S IN LIBRARIES OF HIGHER ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS OF BANGALORE REGION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF *DR. S. SRINIVASA RAGAVAN* CHAIRMAN & PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE BHARATHIDASAN UNIVERSITY TIRUCHIRAPPALLI, TAMIL NADU -- *M.S.**GIRISH RATHOD **M.Sc.,**M.Phil.,**M.B.A.,**M.A.,**K-SET.,* *NET.,Ph.D.* 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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ONE DAY SEMINAR ON ‘COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN OPEN ACCESS ERA’
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

INVITATION S.R.R.GOVERNMENTARTS AND SCIENCE COLLEGE, KARIMNAGAR, and TELANGANALIBRARY ASSOCIATION CordiallyInvite you to the INAUGURATIONOF ONE DAY SEMINAR ON ‘COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT IN OPEN ACCESS ERA’ Chief Guest: Smt. TULA UMA, Chairperson,Zilla Parishad, Karimnagar. Guest of Honor: NARADASU LAXMAN RAO, M.A., LL.B. Memberof Legislative Council President: Sri P. NITHIN, M.Sc. Principal,SSR College Keynote address: Prof. N. Laxman Rao, President, TelanganaLibrary Association Date: Sunday 26 June, 2016, at 10a.m. Venue: Seminar Hall, SSR College, Karimnagar Sri P Nithin Sri Varala Anand Prof N Laxman Rao DrCh Ravi Kumar Principal, SSR College Librarian, SSR College President, TSLA Secretary,TSLA Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, President, Telangana Library Association Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataUGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad (super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars (AP Chapter) . On Sunday, 19 June 2016, 21:08, naglaxman <naglaxman(a)gmail.com> wrote: dear Anand greetings I made the invitation and please let me know any corrections needed. thanks Laxman rao Prof Laxman Rao, NagubandiPresident, Telangana Library Association Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataUGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super annuated)formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8)formerly President, Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) and Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science. On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 3:26 PM, anand varala <varalaanand(a)yahoo.com> wrote: S.R.R.GOVERNMENT ARTS AND SCIENCECOLLEGEKARIMNAGAR, TELANGANA (AFFILIATED TO SHATAVAHANAUNIVERSITY)IN ASSOCIATION WITH TELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION INVITES YOU TO THE INAUGURAL SESSION OFONE DAY SEMINAR ON‘Collection development in Open Access Era’On 26 June, 2016, Sunday AT10a.m. INAUGURATIONBY Chief Guest: Smt. TULA UMA, CHAIRPERSON, ZILLA PARISHAD, KARIMNAGAR Guest of Honor: Sri NARADASU LAXMAN RAO, M.A.,LL.B. MEMBEROF LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL President : Sri P. NITHIN, M.Sc. PRINCIPALKey Note address: Prof. N. Laxman Rao, President, Telangna Library Association RAVI VARALAANANDSECRETRARY LIBRARIANTELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ================================================= Aanand Varala, 8-4-641, Hanuman nagar,KARIM NAGAR-A.P.cell: 09440501281

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Invite for Book discussion on 23 rd at JNU at 3.30 pm
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 19 Jun '16

19 Jun '16

Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Delhi Library Association (DLA) Association of Media Libraries and Archives (AMLA) Cordially invite you to Book Discussion on Public Library Service in Delhi: Present Status and Development Plan 2010-2020 by Prof. P.B. Mangla (Published by Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF), Kolkata, 2016) Date & Time: Thursday, 23 June 2016, at 3.30 p.m. Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU PROGRAMME (3.30 p.m. to 4.20 p.m.) Welcome Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, JNU About the Author/BookDr. R.K. Sharma, Librarian, UN Inf. Centre & President, DLA Introduction by AuthorProf. P.B. Mangla, Tagore National Fellow, Min. of Culture, Former Dean, Faculty of Arts and Head, DLIS, University of Delhi Guest of Honour AddressShri Pankaj Rag, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Culture (tbc) Guest of Honour AddressShri Ramsharan Gaur, Chairman, Delhi Library Board (tbc) Chief Guest AddressShri Brij Kishore Sharma, Chairman, Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation Tea/Coffee Break (4.20 pm-4.30 pm) BOOK DISCUSSION (4.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.) Moderator: Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET Discussants:Ms. Geeta Malhotra, Trustee, Read India Dr. Usha Munshi, Librarian, IIPA Mrs. Kala A. Dutta, Library Director, American Centre Library Dr. A. K. Chakraborty, DG, RRRLF Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, JNU Q & A Vote of Thanks Mr. Dharamvir, President, AMLA Sent from iPad ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission Notification - BLISc
by Ranjeet Kumr Choudhary 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

ADMISSIONNOTIFICATION 2016-17 Department ofLibrary & Information Science Satellite Campusof Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow, IIIT, Amethi | Course Code | Name of Course | Duration of the Course | Intake/Seats | Eligibility Criteria | Tuition Fees | | 04 | BLISc (Bachelor of Library & Information Sciences) | 01 year | 60 | 01 year 60 Graduation with 50% marks (45% for SC/ST/PH candidates) from recognized University | Rs. 1500/-* | | * Other fees are as per University norms | ImportantDates: Submissionof Completed Admission Form : 15th July 2016 EntranceTest : 25th July 2016 CounsellingDate :1st August 2016 Fordetails visit :www.bbau.ac.in With Regards R K Choudhary Asstt. Professor Dept. of LIS B B A Central University Lucknow

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Sri Aurobindo College, New Delhi
by Subhodip Bid 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian in *Sri Aurobindo College*, New Delhi No. of Post: 01 Pay Scale: Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.6000/- *Educational Qualification:* Master's Degree in Library Science / Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization/ digitalization of library. Qualifying in the National Level Test in the relevant subject conducted by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. *Age Limit:* 56 years. For more details: http://www.aurobindo.du.ac.in/pdf/Advertisement-Librarian-&-SPA.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMILNADU
by Paramjit Singh 18 Jun '16

18 Jun '16

___________________________________________________________________ RECRUITMENT OF NON – TEACHING POSITIONS <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> Employment Notice No: CUTN/ NT / 01/ 2016 <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> NOTIFICATION DIRECT RECRUITMENT FOR FILLING UP THE VACANT POSTS OF GROUP ‘C’ ADMINISTRATIVE CADRES OF THE CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF TAMILNADU. <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> Applications are invited through online from the eligible Indian Nationals for directrecruitment for filling up of the following vacant posts of Group ‘C’ Administrative cadres of theCentral University of Tamilnadu, Thiruvarur through written competitive Examination. <http://meta-secure.com/CUTN/pdfs/Notification_1.pdf> -- Thanks & Regards *Singh, Paramjit * *Librarian * +91 9968 308970 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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