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TIFR Mumbai invites applications for the post of ‘Library Trainees’
by swapna K 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

Dear LIS Professionals, TIFR, Mumbai has advertised 4 posts of Library Trainees, temporary fora period of one year. Qualification : Graduate (Science preferable) and B.Lib. from arecognized University. The selected Trainees may have to work in shifts between 0745 hoursand 2200 hours (including Saturdays, Sundays, and other holidays) whenever instructedto do so. Age : Below 28 yrs. Last date for submission of online application: 30/07/2015 Monthly Stipend Rs.15000/- Please check the following link for more details: http://www.tifr.res.in/index.php/notices.html OR http://www.tifr.res.in/positions Theadvertisement is published in Maharashtra Times dt. 09/07/2015. regards, Swapna KudapkarScientific InformationResource CenterTata Institute OfFundamental ResearchDr.Homi Bhabha Road,ColabaMumbai - 400 005,India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bits and Bytes Lecture Series: Open Access Journals: A Blessing or Disgust for Scholarly Communication!!!..Reminder
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

From: Shivaram Gowda <shivaramgowda(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, July 10, 2015 10:44 am Dear Members, You are cordially invited to attend the following lecture organized by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), NCSI-Net Foundation, and SRELS. Title: Open Access Journals: A Blessing or Disgust for Scholarly Communication!!!.. SPEAKER: Dr. Rajendra Babu H, Assistant Professor,Dept. of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur. PLACE: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 DATE & TIME: Friday July 10, 2015 at 6.15 p.m. Abstract: The theme of the talk would be on Open Access (OA), predominantly discusses on how "OA journals (OAJ)" play a role in scholarly communication among scientific community. OA is relatively new concept identified and nurtured by the scientists for scholarly communication. As OA and OAJ are the two new concepts emerged with the advent of Internet and web 2.0 tools and technologies. The study on the scientists use of OAJ for their Scholarly Communication aimed at finding how OAJ helps in better science communication in general and life scientists in particular. As the OA and OAJ has become a buzz-word in the scholarly world today. This study aimed to find the pulse of the life scientists from among major scientific and R&D institutions in India; to assess their awareness and subsequent use of open access journals. There are very specific issues delved in detail such as copyright, plagiarism, peer review, the reasons for scientist publishing activity and so on. This study also determines the preferences and willingness among life scientists to publish in OAJ as well as commercial publishing of their scholarly research output. About Speaker: Dr. Rajendra Babu H has done Masters in Library and Information Science from Bangalore University. He has done his post masterâs training in âIT Applications to Library and Information Servicesâ in National Centre for Science Information (NCSI), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore-12. He has done his doctoral studies on âUse of Open Access Journals for Scholarly Communication in Life Sciences: A Studyâ from University of Mysore, Mysore-06. He has over 19 years of professional working experience in Academic institutions and Multinational companies. Presently he is working as an Assistant Professor, Dept. of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumkur. He has extensive experience in Developing and Managing world-class Information and Knowledge centers, Content Research functions in HLL, GE, Capco, Symphony Services Corporation and Wipro technologies working with cross border teams. He is a Six sigma, NCC âCâ Certified and represented Karnataka State in Volley Ball. He is a member of professional organizations such as NCSI-NET Foundation, KALA, MyLISA, MILAN and so on. He has served as General Secretary, and presently serving as a governing council member in Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), Bangalore, India. He has co-authored 4 books, edited 5 conference proceedings with ISBN and has published over 30 papers in national/ international journals/conferences with warm regards Shivaram BS Treasurer, KALA

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Call for Papers for Special Issue on "Libraries in E-Environment"
by Sambhaji Patil 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

* ISSN : 2454-2415* *INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF * *INNOVATIVE KNOWLEDGE CONCEPTS* *CALL FOR PAPERS * *Special Issue On “Libraries in E-Environment* All researchers are invited to submit their original research articles, review articles for peer review and publications for Special Issue of International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concepts on “*Libraries in E-Environment”* For Author guidelines http://www.ijikc.co.in/sites/ijikc/index.php/ijikc/about/submissions#online… Last Date for Manuscript submission : 30th July, 2015 Date of Online Pubication : 12th August, 2015 For more information : Calls us : 8446807320 / 9890449895 Mail us : editorijikc(a)gmail.com Visit us : www.ijikc.co.in <http://www.ijikc.co.in> Mrs. Pramila M. Jamdade Editor in Chief, International Journal of Innovative Knowledge Concepts -- Thanking you… Yours Faithfully, Dr. Sambhaji Gulabrao Patil Librarian, MET’s Institute of Engineering, Bhujbal Knowledge City, Adgaon, Nashik-422003 Mob no.: -09420691868, 0253- 2555888 (Off) Email id: - sambhajipatil07(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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Palastenian LIbraries
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

http://us6.campaign-archive1.com/?u=a6567a71c2&id=51c2b2ead7&e=b98622bea6 PLease cut and paste this link into your browser to read a fairly long documentation of 108 libraries. Most are managed by Municipal authorities in the public domain. Just a look at those photos would convince that even so called poorly maintained libraries are better than our well maintained libraries! Dr P Vyasamoorthy 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information Required
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

From: "ARUN KUMAR D" <arunkumardc27(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, July 9, 2015 1:30 pm Dear friends, I would request you to share, if anyone know the service provider for gazetteers publication updates on Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)-standard and specifications. Please do the needful, thank you in anticipation. Regards, ARUN KUMAR D, ITC LSTC, Bengaluru.

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[Survey] Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries
by Raj Kishor Kampa 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request you to participate in the survey on *Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries*. The information provided by you in the survey will be used for academic purpose only and kept in confidential.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. *Please participate in the survey and help assist in my academic endeavour. * Thank you in advance for your academic gesture by providing the honest feedback. *CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY <http://indianlibrarian.com/survey/index.php/422592/lang-en>* You may save and resume later the partially saved survey by clicking the " *Resume Later*" Regards, Raj K Kampa Jaipuria Institute of Management Jaipur, Rajasthan Email: rajkampa(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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Copy of the LIS Links Newsletter, 10th July, 2015
by Badan Barman 10 Jul '15

10 Jul '15

Respected forum members, The LIS Links Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 1, 10th July, 2015 can be downloaded directly from the web address: http://goo.gl/rqefsk The LIS Links Newsletter is delivered electronically right to the email inbox of 18,081 LIS Links (www.lislinks.com) members. We would be happy to receive your feedback in writing to email: newsletter(a)lislinks.com -- Editorial Board Editor: Siddhartha Shankar Ray Associate Editor: Badan Barman Assistant Editor: Kankana Baishya Member: Manjunath K S, Munesh Kumar Publisher's Address: Mr. Badan Barman, LIS Links Newsletter, House No. 8, Taranga Path, Krishnanagar, P.O.: Japorigog, Guwahati-781005, Assam, India. Email: newsletter(a)lislinks.com Phone: +91 98642 05166 Website: http://newsletter.lislinks.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lislinks Twitter: https://twitter.com/lislinks Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+lislinks/posts -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy at ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre, ITC Limited, Bangalore
by Unnikrishnan.G 09 Jul '15

09 Jul '15

Dear Sir,Could you please post the below mentioned vacancy advt. in LIS forum.Thank you. Dear Friends, There is a position open for JRA / RA (Research Associate) with ITC LifeSciences and Technology Centre, ITC Limited. (http://www.itcportal.com/) Eligibility & Requirements Job Position:Junior Research Associate / Research Associate Probation period: 1 year Job Location: Bangalore Functional Area: Knowledge Centre Educational Qualification:MLISc (Masters in Library & Information Science) with Sciencedegree (BSc – Life Science/Chemistry) Work Experience: 0-5 years Responsibilities: To provide up-to-date knowledge resources in the field of research/innovationand publication to meet Scientists’ needs Age:Below 30 Key SuccessFactors: Implementation/Developmentof Digital Library, Library management. # The candidate isexpected to be well versed with computers, Internet and library software's/tools # Excellent communication skills # Good customer service skills and analytical skills # Ability to apply existing and emerging technologies to new initiatives andimprove library services # Ability to work both independently and in a team # Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple deadlines withoutlosing focus on quality # Keen learner & proactive Salary: As per corporate standard Interested can send their updated resume to unnikrishnan.g[at]itc.in(Unnikrishnan.g(a)itc.in) on or before 17th July 2015 along with a mention of present CTCin the mail. Regards Unnikrishnan. G Ph. 9844503362 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for fulltext article
by Mamtha's Gmail 09 Jul '15

09 Jul '15

Dear Friends, One of our postgraduate student is interested to get the fulltext of the following article. Kindly pl send the soft copy if available at your library. 1. Ocular anterior segment changes in pregnancy. Goldich Y., Cooper M.,Barkana Y., Toybin J. Lee Ovadia, Avni I, Zadok D. *Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, 2014 Nov; 40 (11):1868-71* -- -- *Thank you & Regards* *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|* * India*T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.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 Professor , Associate Professor, Assistant Professor in Central University of Haryana
by Subhodip Bid 09 Jul '15

09 Jul '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Professor , Associate Professor, Assistant Professor in Central University of Haryana No. of Post*: *Professor: 1 (UR), Associate Professor: 2 (UR-2), Assistant Professor: 4(SC-1, ST-1, OBC-1, PWD-1) Pay Scales: Professor : Scale of pay: Rs37400-67000 + Academic Grade Pay Rs10000/- Associate Professor:Scale of pay: Rs37400-67000 + Academic Grade Pay Rs9000/- Assistant Professor: Scale of pay:Rs15600-39100 + Academic Grade Pay Rs6000/- For more details http://210.212.129.134/cuh/admin/uploads/files/0Advt.%20Teaching%202015%20e… -- 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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