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Indian E-Books Aggregator
by sheeba jasmine 28 Sep '15

28 Sep '15

Dear Professionals, I would like to have the details of Aggregators for Indian E-Books in subjects such as Engineering, Life Sciences and Management. Kindly share the information with regards,Dr. D. Sheeba Jebaseeli JasmineAIDOCIPET Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A Comprehensive Treatise of Stock Inventory in Libraries.
by Ashok Asundi 27 Sep '15

27 Sep '15

Dear All LIS professionals, My book "Paradigms of Stock Inventory in Libraries" will be released soon in October 2015. Probably one would be surprised a Book on SV in this digital era. To find its worthiness acquire, read offer your feedback. Here is its contents and other details. Author’s Profile:Dr. A.Y.Asundi, former, Professor & Chairman,Department. Library and Information Science, and also In-charge IT CentreBangalore University, Bangalore, has a rich blend of experience as practitionerand an accomplished teacher for morethan four and a half decades in the country. A Ph.D. from Gulbarga University, didresearch in Library Classification. He has also imbibed expertise inInformation Technology and taught to MCA, MBA and MIEB programmes. Hisexperience has blend of traditional and modern knowledge of LIS. He hassuccessfully guided 8 Ph. Ds. He was a Member of the Core Committee of CDC ofUGC for the preparation of LIS Curriculum and was responsible for thepreparation of the Status Report. He has Ten books to his credit, and nearly200 Papers. He has completed 4 Research Projects. He is also member of the AdvisoryPanel of IFLA/SIG on LIS Education in Developing Countries. About The Book ……… ……… The book is acomprehensive presentation covering the philosophy of stock verification, theprocess of stock taking and stock rectification in libraries. In my opinion,this book is a ‘Must Read’ for LIS students, LIS researchers but mostimportantly, for practicing professionals. The author’s presentationof ideas provides timely insights into the indispensable task of stockverification and allied issues. Prof. Asundi being a perfect blend ofpractitioner, advisor, researcher and a prolific writer is the right person toaddress this intimidating topic. He has successfully tackled the topic and hasbeen able to consolidate his reflective thoughts on ‘Stock Inventory inLibraries”. Kudos to Prof. Asundi for his focused effort of evolving a solutionto a perennial problem of all library professionals!The book has resulted from rich experience of working in AcademicLibraries and with close association with the related library fraternity. Thebook reflects his in depth knowledge of the problems of Stock Inventory inLibraries and the concern for the academic library professionals. ______________________________________________Year ofPublication 2015 : Price: Rs. 750Paradigms of Stock Inventory inLibrariesByProf. A.Y. Asundi Foreword by Prof.C.R.Karisiddappa Contents Foreword Preface Acknowledgements Chapters1. Introduction2. PhysicalVerification in Libraries3. Loss ofBooks4. Weedingout Books5. DraftPolicy Proposals for Stock Inventory in Libraries5.1 StockVerification5.2 Loss ofBooks5.3 Weedingout Reading Materials6. Ordersand Documents on Loss of Books 7. EpilogueBibliographicReferencesSubject Index Published by CollegeBook House # 3, 1st Floor, M.N.Complex, Jnanabharathi Road Nagarabhavi, Bangalore – 560072 ISBN: Will be assigned soon -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How to make API score?
by vinod mishra 27 Sep '15

27 Sep '15

Dear All, First time i paid attention on how to make API score for higher position like Dy. Librarian and Librarian and found its very easy for all particularly with reference to writing edited book/journal articles etc. But as i seen new guidelines which is linked below indicates research project and Phil/Phd guide is also mandatory. Now my question is how AL/DL/Librarians can guide Mphil/Phd if as per new rules distance mode has been banned and guide should belongs to the course conducting university or its affiliated college only. Please suggest III (Research and Academic contributions) shall have following capping in relation to the total API score claimed by the candidates: III (A) : Research papers (Journals, etc) 30% III (B) : Research publications (Books, etc) 25% III (C) : Research Projects 20% III (D): Research Guidance 10% III (E): Training Courses and Conf/Seminar, etc 15% http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/8539300_English.pdf Further, writing Book himself as author also seems not more beneficial in terms of making API but writing edited book seems more beneficial as it will provide 10/05 marks for each contributed chapter means if 20 chapter than editor will get 20X10=200 API, please clarify? -- *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/ <http://mishravk.com/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Sreedhara Rao 26 Sep '15

26 Sep '15

*Dear Professional Friends,* *One of our Faculty need this following article please send this article soon.* Effect of Yogic Practices on Anxiety and Feeling of Well-Being amongst Parents of Mentally Challenged Adolescents by Savita Gahlawat Journal name:International Journal of Research (IJR) with ISSN 2348-6848 Thanking you. *Regards,* *Sreedhara Rao K.S* *Deputy Librarian * *S-VYASA Yoga University* *#19, Eknath Bhavan * *Gavipuram Circle, K G Nagar* *Bangalore.560019* *http://svyasa.edu.in/ <http://svyasa.edu.in/>* *http://libraryofyoga.com/ <http://libraryofyoga.com/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Blogs on Library and Information Science
by Salman Haider 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

*Blogs on Library and Information Science <http://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/2015/04/blogs.html>* http://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/2015/04/blogs.html Blogs on Library and Information Science, Resource Description and Access - RDA, Librarianship Studies & Information Technology, Cataloging, and Information Access Through The Subject, covering Subject Indexing, Subject Cataloging, Classification, Artificial Intelligence, Expert Systems, and Subject Approaches in Bibliographic and Non Bibliographic Databases etc. by Salman Haider, Cataloging & Metadata Librarian. <http://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/2015/04/blogs.html> I have created a Facebook Page Salman Haider <https://www.facebook.com/SalmanHaiderAuthor> Author: https://www.facebook.com/SalmanHaiderAuthor I will be using this to share and communicate about my writing on Librarianship Studies & Information Technology, Library and Information Science, Resource Description and Access - RDA etc. I will also post here items which are not covered by RDA Blog and Librarianship Studies and Information Technology Blog. "*Like*" this page if you wish to be updated about my research writings on Library and Information Science. Salman Haider <https://www.facebook.com/SalmanHaiderAuthor> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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What people can do in public libraries in USA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

I know we cannot do many of the things our richer friends elsewhere are doing. However, we can have a peep into what they do and look for ways by which we can emulate them here. Here is an excerpt from *The Chicago Tribune*, 24 Sept 2015. So what can you get with a library card in 2015? You can rent GoPro cameras, use 3-D printers and check out wi-fi hotspots — for free. Computers and free wi-fi have become standard in libraries. But some — like the Evanston, Niles and Chicago public libraries — are moving beyond desktops. All three have media labs with video cameras, audio recorders and editing software. They're also experimenting with 3-D printers, allowing science-minded kids and teens to create plastic models of anything from robots to iPhone cases for free with the help of library staff. At the Niles Public Library, "we're just getting our feet wet," director Susan Lempke said. Her library boasts a laser cutter to cut and engrave solid materials, two creative studios — one with a green screen — and several GoPro cameras, which can capture cinema-quality video almost anywhere, anytime. Patrons can borrow GoPro cameras for up to a week.It lets me be more creative with how I use the computer," said Alejandro Leon, 13, an eighth grader at Nichols Middle School in Evanston. He was one of a handful of kids in the Evanston Public Library's teen-only space, The Loft, on a Saturday afternoon. Leon showed off his proudest 3-D printing success yet: a 6-inch purple Lamborghini. It took three hours to print. And the Chicago Public Library system loans out wi-fi hotspots — which allow users to connect to the Internet wherever they are —for three weeks at a time, from its Brighton Park, Douglass and Greater Grand Crossing branches. "My goal is to have 25 percent of our programs and services delivered outside of our walls," said Karen Danczak Lyons, director of the Evanston Public Library. The Evanston library is part of a larger group of local libraries that offer digital content through OverDrive. With a library card, readers can use OverDrive to download e-books, videos and audiobooks to their electronic devices. Content is automatically returned at the due date — no late fees.You can use the library from the comfort of your couch. Feldman estimates that more than 90 percent of libraries have downloadable content such as e-books, magazines, newspapers, audiobooks and movies. Then there is Hoopla. Hoopla is like Amazon, Netflix and Spotify all rolled into one convenient, free package. Library patrons can use this online service to stream movies, music, audiobooks and TV shows on their computers and phones. Almost every library in the Chicago area has access to Hoopla. Stream away, bookworms, atwww.hoopladigital.com <https://www.hoopladigital.com/home>. You can throw your next party at the library. OK, maybe not, but many libraries around Chicago are shifting from dusty, quiet study places to bustling community centers. Take the Wheaton Public Library, which is getting a face lift to make it a more welcoming group-work space. Dawn Kovacs, the library's deputy director, said they're trying to create a space where small business owners can Skype partners and hold meetings. She also wants students to have a place to work on group projects for school. The Orland Park Public Library features art displays every month and concerts in the lobby. It has started a Pinterest-inspired craft time for kids and adults. The Niles Public Library picked up on the same DIY-theme; it now offers sewing machines for public use in its studios. You can still talk to a human. According to Danczak Lyons, the best resource libraries have is the same one they've always had: librarians. With each new technology and resource offered, libraries train staff to teach the public how to use them. They're trained to answer questions and cut through confusion. "Google will get you 1,000 answers," Danczak Lyons said. "We'll get you the right one." -- 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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Invitation for the NPTEL workshop
by Vandana Khandelwal 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Dear sirPlease announce our upcomingworkshop information in LIS- FORUM. DearallMITAcademy of Engineering Alandi is organizing a one day NPTEL awareness workshop on 09 October 2015at our campus in Alandi in association with NPTEL (IIT, Madras). Weextend this warm invitation to Director,Principal, Vice Principal, the Heads of Departments, senior faculty membersand Librarian for this workshopIkindly request you to please come along with your faculties to attend theworkshop. The participants will be reimbursed TA charges as per NPTEL norms.Last date of registration is 01 October, please confirm your registration byemail. For more information please visit our web site (www.mitaoe.ac.in).Withwarm regardsMs.Vandana KhandelwalMITAOE,Alandi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two day National Seminar on Scientific Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis and Plagiarism
by Navin Kumar Soni 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

Dear Moderator, pl post the below information in LIS Forum. Dear Colleagues, I would like to Invite you to attend ... Two day National Seminar on Scientific Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis and Plagiarism 27th & 28th October, 2015 at COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CIT) Coimbatore. Registration Fee: Rs.400/- Details on DRDO Website http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/whatsnew/inmascit.pdf or Please see attached brochure. With kind regards Navin Soni With kind regards ================================= *Navin Kumar Soni Scientist C INMAS, DRDO, Min. of Defence, Brig SK Mazumdar Road, Delhi- 110054 Ph: +91-1123985466, +91-9868459805* *http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/INMAS/website/index.html <http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/INMAS/website/index.html>* *INMAS Library URL (Internet): http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/INMAS/website/index.html <http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/INMAS/website/index.html>* *INMAS Library URL **(on INMAS LAN):**: http://library-pc1/library <http://library-pc1/library>* *Email: navinsoni22(a)gmail.com <navinsoni22(a)gmail.com>, navin(a)inmas.drdo.in <navin(a)inmas.drdo.in>* =================================== *“A library is a place where a person can go and return empty handed, still carrying a lot of things with him”* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hurry up!!! Early birds closes on 15th October. Only 100 more will be registered
by Ramesh C Gaur 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

I am pleased to inform you that Central Library, JNU in collaboration with NDLTD, USA and INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar is organising "ETD2015:18th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and dissertations" during November 04-06, 2015 at Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. This Conference is being organised first time in Indian Sub-continent and will be a unique opportunity to Libraries to learn from the experience of the Worldwide leaders in the field of digital archiving of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. This platform will also help Libraries to learn more about digitisation of theses and dissertations and other related issues. More details about the Conference, registration fee, programme, etc. is available at URL www.etd2015india.in. I invite you to attend ETD2015, Your participation in the discussion at the conference will be beneficial to you as well as other participants of the symposium. The Pre-conference workshop on emerging tools like Vireo, Fedora, Orcid and other issues concerning Digitisation and Digital archiving of Theses and dissertations will provide useful insights to you for fulfilment of related tasks at your institute/University. NDLTD (www.ndltd.org) Board of Directors have decided a special offer to participating Universities and Institutions in the ETD 2015 Conference. The registered participants, if they apply for NDLTD membership during the Conference, they will be entitled for one year complimentary membership of the NDLTD. They will be provided a discount code for registration during the Conference. Otherwise, only membership of the NDLTD for developing countries including India is $100. I am sure you will not miss this opportunity to attend ETD2015 and also to join NDLTD. 300 participants have already been registered. Maximum 400 participants will be registered, therefore, an early registration will ensure your place in the participation list of this very important event. With best regards, ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian & Chair- ETD 2015 India 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://lib.jnu.ac.in/Ramesh_C_Gaur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Arup Raychaudhury 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

One of our faculty members needs the following article: The Effects of Adding Noise During Backpropagation Training on a Generalization Performance Guozhong An Neural Computation, April 1, 1996, Vol. 8, No. 3 , Pages 643-674 doi: 10.1162/neco.1996.8.3.643) Regards -- Arup Raychaudhury Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108. INDIA Phone: 91-33-2575-2106 Fax: 91-33-2578-1412 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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