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NISCAIR Vacancy for LIS Project Assistant
by G Mahesh 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

Project Assistant Vacancy at CSIR-NISCAIR A walk-in-interview will be held on 23rd February, 2016 at National Institute of Science Communication & Information Resources, Dr. K.S. Krishnan Marg, New Delhi-110012 (Near Rajendra Place Metro Station) for engagement of Project Assistant. Qualification, Experience, Remuneration & Age for Interview for engagement of Project Assistant is as follows:- Qualifications: Essential: M. Lib. Sc. with 55% marks with qualifying NET. Desirable- B.Sc. first division Stipend: Rs.16,000/- per month consolidated Maximum age as on the date of interview: Not exceeding 28 years More details are available at: http://www.niscair.res.in/Downloadables/Advt-PA-NKRC-9Feb16.pdf Disclaimer ________________________________ Information contained and transmitted by this email is proprietary to NISCAIR and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this email may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at itd(a)niscair.res.in ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Seminar on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan
by G Mahesh 12 Feb '16

12 Feb '16

National Science Library, CSIR-NISCAIR cordially invites Members of LIS-FORUM to a seminar on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan Venue: CSIR-NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi-110067 Date: 18 February 2016 1430 hrs : Welcome 1435 hrs : Address: Acting Director, NISCAIR 1440 hrs : Address: Prof. Jaideep Sharma, IGNOU 1450 hrs : Release of Special Issue of Annals of Library and Information Studies on Philosophy and Teachings of Dr. S R Ranganathan 1455 hrs : Keynote Lecture: Legacy of Dr. S R Ranganathan Prof. M P Satija, GND University 1520 hrs : Concept and context of subject as introduced by Dr. S R Ranganathan Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta, Vidyasagar University 1540 hrs : Web based Colon Classification Dr. Praveen Babbar, JNU 1600 hrs : Dr. S R Ranganathan’s Works in Citation Databases JNU, Dr. Anup Kumar Das 1620 hrs Discussions and Summing up 1640hrs Vote of Thanks 1645 hrs Tea RSVP: gmahesh(a)niscair.res.in Disclaimer ________________________________ Information contained and transmitted by this email is proprietary to NISCAIR and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this email may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at itd(a)niscair.res.in ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles to Read -- 2016-02-11
by Mohan Hr 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Dear all, You may find these articles interesting Health: In Search of Forty Winks -- Gizmos for a good night’s sleep. Science & Tech: Scientists Investigate How Viruses Like Zika Cause Birth Defects Employment: InfoTech: The future of work: Coding automation set to rob jobs Marketing: 10 Global Digital Marketing Campaigns That You Should Read This Week InfoTech: Science & Tech: How computers help biologists crack life’s secrets General: Gossip is a social skill – not a character flaw Education: Schools need advice on how to help students with reading difficulties Science & Tech: Ramanujan’s gift: solutions to elliptic curves Startups: How to Build a Startup in India – Complete Guide Open Source: Patents: Innovation: Entrepreneurship: Open Source leaders discuss innovation, entrepreneurship and software patents. Read them at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2016/02/articles-to-read-2016-02-11.html Your feedback is welcome Date wise archives of Feb 2016 "Articles to Read" posts at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2016/02/articles-to-read-archives-of-posts-in… With regards HR Mohan IITM 1976 BTME Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION to 13th Lecture on Informatics: 17 Feb 2016, 6-7.30pm, Hotel Fortune Park JP Celestial, 5/43, Race Course, Bangalore.
by Sathyanarayana NV 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

Dear friends from LIS Community The lecture series on Informatics is a celebrating event by Informatics. We instituted this lecture series on the occasion of our decennial celebration and as part of our commitment to the field of Informatics. The lecture series was held in different places during different years. The 12th lecture in the series was held in New Delhi a few years ago. The 13th lecture on Informatics will be held on Wednesday, the 17th of this month. The lecture will be delivered by Mr. Cris Cromack from New Zealand, who is part of the original team that began development of Koha in 1999 and is totally committed to Koha since then. Chris is currently the Technical Head of Koha Team at Catalyst IT Ltd., New Zealand. This lecture series will be of special interest to LIS community, as the topic of the lecture will focus on the importance of FOSS (Free & Open Source Software) in the management of e-resource in libraries. It is scheduled from 6pm-7.30pm, to be followed by Dinner. I have great pleasure in inviting you to our 13th Lecture on Informatics. Please visit the site below for more details and to register. www.informaticsglobal.com/annuallecture/invitation.htm My colleagues and I at Informatics look forward to receive you at the venue. N. V. Sathyanarayana Chairman & Managing Director Informatics India Ltd. Bangalore 560004. INDIA. *www.informaticsglobal.com <http://www.informaticsglobal.com>* -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- 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 and participation in the National Seminar on Development and Trends in Social Sciences Research and Information Sources, 11 March 2016 at Punjabi University, Patiala
by Trishanjit Kaur 11 Feb '16

11 Feb '16

The Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala is organizing an ICSSR-sponsored National Seminar on Development and Trends in Social Sciences Research and Information Sources on 11 March 2016. Call for papers: Papers are invited on the sub-themes indicated below. These sub-themes are indicative only. Papers on any other sub-theme relevant to the theme of the seminar are also welcome. Papers not exceeding 3000 words should be sent by 8 March 2016 to hpskalra(a)gmail.com. For references, use the APA Style. Theme of the seminar: Development and Trends in Social Sciences Research and Information Sources Sub-themes of the seminar are: · Growth and Development of Social Sciences and their information sources, particularly of Economics, History, Sociology, and Political Science · Research Trends in Social Sciences · Social Sciences Information Sources especially from India · The Internet-based Resources and Services in Social Sciences · Social Science Information Systems · Networked and Distributed Databases in Social Sciences · Use of Social Sciences Literature (print and online) · Role of national and international institutions, organizations, and associations in promoting social sciences information. Registration fee: Rs. 500. For students: Rs. 300. Payable by cash at the Registration Desk at the venue of the Seminar. A certificate of participation would be issued to all registered participants. Registration fee covers working lunch, and session tea only, and does not cover accommodation. For further details contact: Dr. H.P.S. Kalra, Seminar Director at 0175-3046179, and 3046180 or hpskalra(a)gmail.com -- *Dr. Trishanjit Kaur* Professor & Head Department of Library and Information Science & Dean, Faculty of Education and Information Science Punjabi University, Patiala-147 002(Panjab) INDIA Tel: 0175-3046179(Work)+9855187461(Cell) Fax: 0175-2283073 +91-175-2286682 Email: trishanjit.kaur(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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Google is giving away 2GB data free on Drive till 11th Feb 2016: Here’s how to get it
by Mohan Hr 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Google has rolled out a set of guidelines and several new features to stay secure online as a part of Safer Internet Day. It is also offering 2GB worth of Google Drive Storage for those who complete security check-up by February 11. Users can take a Security Check-up to manage their Google Account’s security settings by a two-step verification system. The two-step verification requires users to sign in their accounts using a 6-digit code that is sent to their smartphones. This enables users to add a layer of security that prevents phishing even if their passsword is stolen. Read the post at http://indianexpress.com/article/technology/tech-news-technology/safer-inte… With regards HR Mohan IITM 1976 BTME Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles to Read -- 2016-02-09
by Mohan Hr 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Dear all, You may find these articles interesting The economics of the MGNREGS Digital Empowerment Foundation founder Osama Manzar on what he would do with a billion dollars Differential data pricing: All you need to know Schooling without learning The ABC of a great LOR Topping Up Skill India: An App To Help Skilled Youth Find Jobs The World Wide Mind Siachen Tragedy: The Trauma Is Real, But It’s Vital To Our Interests Think Indian When You Kiss Boosting Innovation: Murthy’s Idea Of Funding Indian PhDs In US Is A Non-Starter Read them at http://goo.gl/d9Cx37 Your feedback is welcome You can access the archives of the date wise postings of "Articles to Read" at http://goo.gl/K5F9z7 With regards HR Mohan IITM 1976 BTME Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help us reach out to editorial societies, academicians, editors, authors and research scholars in your university/institute
by Segon, Shafina 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

The Taylor & Francis Editorial Journals Roundtable 2016 Help us reach out to editorial societies, academicians, editors, authors and research scholars in your university/institute Dear Library Professional, Thank you for always being so kind towards your association with the Taylor & Francis Group. Since you have access to the faculty, I am writing to you with a request to forward the following information to your contacts so that they can benefit from this event. We are holding two editorial roundtables in Bangalore & Hyderabad on 8th and 9th March respectively. The venues for both are listed below: - 8 March 2016 at Le Meridian, Bangalore - 9 March 2016 at Vivanta by Taj Begumpet, Hyderabad ** Please note that this is NOT a library event. I would request you to please pass this information to any editors, societies, Research scholars and academics in your circles in Bangalore or Hyderabad who would be interested. This will be a half day event, ending with lunch. We have the international Journals team visiting for the roundtable. The Taylor & Francis Editorial Roundtable 2016 The Editorial roundtables are a forum for Editors, Societies and academics to discuss the latest advances in the fast-changing world of international academic journals publishing. As Indian authors increasingly access journals online, and globally the number of online-only and hybrid access journals increases massively, the factors that constitute quality and originality, that make articles discoverable, open access, metrics and peer review need to be examined and understood by Editors and authors alike. Along with presentations, the forum will include discussions on various topics that will make journal publishing more productive and satisfying for journal authors, referees and Editors. Could you please get them to send in their confirmations to shafina.segon(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:shafina.segon@tandfindia.com> Thank you for your support, Shafina Segon Head Marketing Journals & Online Resources [T&F Group Informa] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Principal Library and Information Officer in Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie
by Subhodip Bid 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Principal Library and Information Officer in *Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration (LBSNAA), Mussoorie* *Educational Qualification:* (i)Master's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent. (ii) Master's Degree in Library Science of a recognized university/Institute or equivalent. *Experience:* 12 years experience in a Library of standing e.g. National Library/Library of a University or Government College or Govt .. aided College or institution of National Importance e.g. National Archives, State Archives, Sahitya Academy, etc. *Pay Scale:* *INR* (PB-4) Rs.37400-67000 plus Grade Pay Rs.8700/- *Age Limit:* 56 years. For more details http://www.lbsnaa.gov.in/admin/webroot/upload/announcements/Announcement-66… -- 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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E-Licensing - a talk by Chris C.P.Kluiters
by Meera B. M. 10 Feb '16

10 Feb '16

Dear Professional friends, Electronic Information Resources has become a part and parcel of most of the libraries since last two decades. We constantly look for opportunities to upgrade our knowledge with respect to negotiation, access, creating portals or licensing of e-resources. An event mentioned below gives this opportunity. We invite you all to attend the following lecture Organized by NCSI-Net Foundation, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), Raman Research Institute and Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Title of the talk From Reading Room Access to Text and Data-mining: A Journey of e-Journal Licensing to Organizations. Speaker Chris C.P.Kluiters Venue Lecture Hall, Raman Research Institute, CV Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru - 560 080 Date & Time: Friday, February 12th, 2016 at 4.15 p.m. Please send RSVP to meera(a)rri.res.in Looking forward to meet you all With Best regards Meera -- Dr B M Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O Bangalore 560 080 Ph: 09480836045

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