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ICBK-2016 Reminder - I
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

International conference on Big Data & Knowledge Discovery Date: 9th to 11th March 2016 Hosted By Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore, India Much of the research generates, analyses data making it ubiquitous especially in applied sciences whether it is natural, physical and social. Worldwide there has been keen interest in Big Data applications in many a domain. We foresee at least four key players in the emerging Data Science - Library and Information Professionals (involved in acquisition, curation and publishing big data), computer science professionals (creating plat forms for big data like hadoop eco-system), statisticians (analytics and visualization) and domain experts. The situation opens up new and interesting opportunities for professionals to explore and learn all aspects of what has taken the shape, holistically, of DATA SCIENCE. In view of the developments in data, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute announces International Conference on Big Data and Knowledge Discovery (ICBK). The objective of the conference is to offer a platform for exchange of ideas of the international community related to all aspects of data science. The conference offers the opportunity to explore the main theme of Big Data and Knowledge discovery under the following themes. Call for papers: Themes and Topics [not limited to these...] General: - Big Data Acquisition, Integration, Cleaning, and Best Practices - Big Data Quality and Provenance Control - Big Data Persistence, Curation and Preservation - Data security, licensing and privacy - Metadata and Ontology for Big Data - Standards and Protocols for Big Data - Role of Librarians in Data Publishing, Data curation and services - Building Data Repositories - Data Citation Practices - Altmetrics and Big Data - Big Data in Social Networks - Capturing, Analysing and Visualising Streaming Data - Big Data Search and Retrieval - Linked Open Data - Big Data in Semantic Web - Mobile Data Management Social Sciences data - Census data analysis - Econometric data, forecasting systems - Budgeting and Data based policies - Agriculture data production and management - Open Government Data - Big Data in E-Governance - Role of Big Data in building Smart Cities - Big Data in Business Analytics - Big Data for Rural Development Domain Specific Data in Science & Technology: - Technology for Big Data Management, Hadoop Eco System - IoT-cloud Integration - Agriculture Data Management, Data Sharing Policies and Platform - Data Analytics in Health - Bioinformatics Data applications - Other domains: meteorological data, geo-spatial data, genomic data, data based analysis of sports etc. Special Sessions - Social Science data analysis and applications - Open Knowledge and Data in Agriculture and Nutrition - Data for Smart Cities - Government and International Open Data Initiatives Important Dates - Registration Open from: 1st Dec 2015 - Submission of Full paper: 8th Jan 2016 - Notification of Paper Acceptance: 8th Feb 2016 - Early bird registration over: 18th Feb 2016 - Camera reedy paper submission over: 25th Feb 2016 Early Bird Registration Fee India & SAARC Countries: Rs.3000/- Other Countries: US $50 Regular Registration India & SAARC Countries: Rs. 3500/- Other Countries: US $60 Students Registration Students: Rs. 1000/- or $20 The Demand Draft (DD) should be made in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, payable at Bangalore. Important Links: Conference Website -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/icbk Registration Information -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/registration Call for paper -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/callforpaper VISA INFORMATION -> https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ Write to us -> icbk2016@ drtc.isibang.ac.in Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Address: Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Landmark: Near Bangalore University Contact Person: Prof. A.R.D. Prasad (CONVENOR) Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-80/26985490/28482711 Fax: +91-80-28484265 E-mail: icbk(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- 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 Librarian, Deputy librarian in Manipur University (A Central University), Canchipur, Imphal
by Subhodip Bid 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian, Deputy librarian in Manipur University (A Central University), Canchipur, Imphal No. of Post : Librarian : 1 post; Deputy librarian: 1 Pay Band: Librarian : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP of Rs.10000. Deputy Librarian : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000. Minimum Eligibility Criteria: LIBRARIAN i. (a) A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b). At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. ii. Desirable: .Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping. DEPUTY LIBRARIAN i. (a) A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b). Five years experience as an Assistant University Librarian / College Librarian. (c). Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library. ii. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping / computerization of Library. For more details https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nZGpwa2tSRkRUNmlEbjNrM3JDMktnVl… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nX05QVmhJUXM1Z2ZDd21uOWFxMzJjWW… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nN3czekpMdXJPTGl3TG12T3ZST3ZWeG… -- 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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Taylor & Francis have published Peer Review in 2015
by Segon, Shafina 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Finding out what authors, editors and reviewers really think of peer review Taylor & Francis have just published the findings in 'Peer review in 2015: a global view'<http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/14qB2zXKomxzUdAkz6FaLK>, which brings together the survey results and focus group analysis into one of the largest peer review studies in recent years. Within the academic community, peer review is widely recognized as being at the heart of scholarly research. However faith in peer review's integrity is of ongoing and increasing concern to many. It is imperative that publishers (and academic editors) of peer-reviewed scholarly research learn from each other, working together to improve practices in areas such as ethical issues, training and data transparency. http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Peer-… Key findings from 'Peer review in 2015: a global view' * Most researchers rate the benefit of the peer review process towards improving their article as 8 or above out of 10. * Most researchers wait between one and six months for an article they've written to undergo peer review, yet authors (not reviewers / editors) think up to two months is reasonable. * There is a strong preference for double blind review among all respondents, with a rating of 8 or above out of 10. * Single blind review is an unpopular choice but is more acceptable to STM researchers than HSS and, of those, editors and authors are more in favor than reviewers. * There are balanced views across the options of open, open and published, and post-publication review; with a mean rating of between 5 and 6 out of 10 in many cases (with HSS editors less supportive than STM). If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at marketing(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:marketing@tandfindia.com>. Best wishes, Shafina Segon Marketing Head - South Asia Journals & Online Resources shafina.segon(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:shafina.segon@tandfindia.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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fwd: 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
by Shamprasad Pujar 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Dear Members, May be useful for some of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ============== ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: IFLA Webmaster <webmaster(a)ifla.org> Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 2:28 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program To: "ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program This program provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. It is jointly sponsored by IFLA and the Online Computer Library Center, Inc (OCLC). Program overview Up to five individuals are selected each year for participation in this intensive four-week Fellowship Program based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. The Fellows visit many libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. The Fellows also observe OCLC's governance structure in action, gaining insight into issues affecting the global library cooperative. Fellows give presentations about their home countries and libraries and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today. The Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin. Application Deadline: 12 February 2016 Selection: March - July 2016 Announcement: August 2016 Program Dates: April - May 2017 Program guidelines The Fellowship Program is for library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and from countries with developing economies. Eligibility is limited to those who are from a qualifying country, have a degree in library or information science obtained within the past five years, and have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. These and other qualifications are explained in detail in the Program Guidelines. Interested candidates should read the guidelines (available in PDF and Word format) and, if qualified, complete and submit the application (available in PDF and Word format) by the specified due date. Sponsorship opportunities and general inquiries The organizations that sponsor the Fellowship Program are seeking additional sponsorships from other interested organizations. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and general inquiries about the program, contact Nancy Lensenmayer, Program Director, OCLC Education and Professional Development. SOURCE: www.ifla.org/node/10067 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Information Management using Koha and WordPress on 28-31 Jan 2016
by nandeesh nandu 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Dear Professionals, The All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore (An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Govt. of India, accredited by NAAC with ’A’grade and ISO 9001-2008 certified) is organizing a 4-day National Workshop on Information Management using Koha and WordPress on 28-31 January, 2016. The workshop comprises of demonstration and hands-on training on both the applications. The number of participants is limited to facilitate an intensive learning experience. Registration fee for the workshop is Rs.1500/- which includes expenses on morning/evening tea and lunch for four days and workshop kit. The fee has to be paid in Demand Draft drawn in favour of the Director, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysuru payable at Mysore. A limited number of rooms is available at the Institute guest house for outstation participants, which will be allotted first come first serve basis in twin sharing mode. (Per day tariff: VIP Suit - Rs. 300; A/C Room - Rs. 200 Non A/C Room- Rs. 100). No advance payment is required for accommodation in the guest house. The registration form and other details are available at: www.aiish.ac.in/images/pdf/national-workshop-16.pdf www.aiishmysore.in www.aiish-lic-workshop.weebly.com Contact Persons: Dr. Shijith Kumar: +91 8904430355/0821-2502150/E-mail: cshijithkumar(a)gmail.com Mr. Nandeesha, B: +91 8553638032/0821-2502157/E-mail: nandeesha.b(a)gmail.com Mr. Nanjundaswamy, N: +91 9035202505/0821-2502158/E-mail: nanjunda.nm(a)gmail.com Regards, Nandeesha B AIISH L&IC Mysore -- 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] Do you know of scientists changed the way they spell their names midway in their career?
by Madan M 21 Dec '15

21 Dec '15

Dear All: Do you know of scientists, scholars or writers who changed the way they spell their names midway in their career? It could be because of advice from an astrologer or numerologist. They may have papers under the two variants of their names and aggregation of such papers as belonging to the same person poses a problem. Also, do you know of people who changed their name, say because one is adopted by someone? Such people may also have papers under two different names. If you know of such examples, please forward it to me. M.Madhan madhan_m(a)isb.edu

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Berlin 12 Conference report
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Report on Berlin 12 Open Access Conference On December 8 and 9, 2015, representatives from several regions (Asia, Europe, and North America) met in Berlin, Germany, to discuss a proposal to flip subscription-based journals to open access models. The initiative is being led by the Max Planck Society, the organizer and host of the invitation-only Berlin 12 Open Access Conference. The rationale for the initiative is based on an analysis undertaken by Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) <https://www.mpg.de/9202262/area-wide-transition-open-access>, which found that a flip to open access would be possible at no financial risk, “maybe even at lower overall costs” to the system. The objective of the conference was to build a consensus for an internationally coordinated effort to shift libraries’ journal budgets away from subscriptions and towards article processing costs (APCs). In general, most conference participants were supportive “in principle” of a collaborative, international effort to accelerate the transition to open access, although a number of concerns were expressed about a model in which APCs would prevail. For a summary of the key points of the EOI and a description of the discussions and concerns raised at the conference, read the Association of Research Libraries report on the Berlin 12 Open Access Conference: [image: pdf]2015.12.18-Berlin12Report.pdf <http://www.arl.org/storage/documents/publications/2015.12.18-Berlin12Report…> < http://www.arl.org/publications-resources/3802-report-on-berlin-12-open-acc… > Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request Article
by Sujit Kujur 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Dear LIS Members, One of our faculty member urgently require the following article "Implications of demographic and socioeconomic transition for elderly: An illustration from India" Source : International Journal of Anthropology, January 2000, Volume 15, Issue 1, pp 19-31. Please do forward this article. It will be a great help indeed. Thanks in Advance -- *SUJIT KUJUR* Central Library Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Dist.- Birbhum 731235 (West Bengal). e-mail : sujitkujur(a)gmail.com, sujit.kujur(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile no. : +919800379878 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management Using Open Source Software from 11th -15th February 2016
by Shivpal Singh Kushwah 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University Gwalior is Organising National Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management Using Open Source Software from 11th -15th February 2016. The workshop will provide practical training and theoretical aspects related to “KOHA” and “Joomla” software. For detail information, please visit the website at: http://www.jiwaji.edu/pdf/notice-board-2012/National%20Workshop%20Library%2… -- Dr Shivpal Singh Kushwah Dy. Librarian National Law Institute University, Kerwa Dam Road, Bhopal, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Post of Librarian
by Sunita Bakhru 19 Dec '15

19 Dec '15

Dear All,Vacancy for post of Librarian for an International School in Malad west, Mumbai urgently. This is a full time job. SUNITA BAKHRU India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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