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by Dr. R. Balasubramani 20 May '15

20 May '15

Dear Professionals It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that International Conclave on Innovations in Engineering & Management (Oman Vision 2020 : Opportunities & Challenges (ICIEM-2016) is being organized on February 27-28, 2016 by the Waljat College of Applied Sciences (BIT International Centre), Muscat. Call for Paper LIBRARYINFORMATION SCIENCE: • Change Management & Leadership • Collaborative Content Creation • Copyright Issues for E-Resources • Emerging Library Technologies • HRM : Significance and Challenges • Impact of MOOCs on Libraries • Innovative Strategy • Integrated Library Management Systems • Learning Management System • Research and the New Publishing Paradigm • Trends and Challenges in Research on LIS • Total Quality Management • Any Interdisciplinary Topics Related to LIS IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER: ABSTRACT SUBMISSION : 30/06/2015 NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTANCE : 15/07/2015 SUBMISSION OF FULL PAPER : 15/08/2015 FINAL ACCEPTANCE OF PAPER : 15/09/2015 Phone: +968-24446660/ Extn. 202, GSM:+968-95869053, Fax: +968-24449197, +968-24449079, E-mail: iciem-2016(a)waljat.net Please visit : *www.waljatcollege.edu.om/iciem-2016.php <http://www.waljatcollege.edu.om/iciem-2016.php>* *Dr S D Khan * Coordinator, ICIEM-2016 Librarian & Head Waljat College of Applied Sciences, P.O. Box-197, PC-124, KOM, Rusayl,Muscat, Sultanate of Oman. -- 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 Assistant Librarian in National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT)
by Subhodip Bid 20 May '15

20 May '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) *No. of Post – *12 (UR-8, SC- 01OBC- 3, PWD-1) *Essential Qualifications: *a)Degree in Library Science from a recognized University with 60% marks; and with Working knowledge of computers preferably NIELIT ‘CCC’ or higher certification. b) Post Graduate Degree in Library Science from a recognised University with 60% marks *Experience *2 years in a Library of repute for (a) Nil in case of (b) *Age Limit: *Upto 30 years (Relaxation as per Govt. of India rules) *Mode of recruitment *Direct Recruitment on contract basis initially for a period of 02 years. For more details http://www.nielit.gov.in/recruitment/PDF/17052015_Rect_Advt.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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Fwd: [etd] 2015 ETD Innovation & Leadership Awards: Call for Nominations
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 20 May '15

20 May '15

FYI please. More details can be seen at ETD2015 conference site www.etd2015india.in . Regards Ramesh 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 Begin forwarded message: > From: James MacDonald <jamesrwmacdonald(a)gmail.com> > Date: 20 May 2015 4:46:21 am IST > To: etd(a)ndltd.org > Subject: [etd] 2015 ETD Innovation & Leadership Awards: Call for Nominations > > The NDLTD's ETD Awards recognize innovative theses and dissertations and leadership within the ETD community. These awards are presented each year at the annual ETD Symposium. > > NDLTD is pleased to announce the 2015 ETD Awards program. We invite all NDLTD members to nominate individuals they feel deserve the recognition! > > The awards include several categories of appreciation: > The Innovative ETD Award recognizes student efforts to transform the genre of the dissertation through the use of innovative research data management techniques and software to create multimedia ETDs. > The ETD Leadership Award recognizes members of the university community whose leadership and vision has helped raise awareness of the benefits of open access ETDs and whose efforts have improved graduate education and research through the use of technology. > The awards will be presented at the ETD 2015 Symposium, to be held on the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Campus, New Delhi, India during 4th - 6th November 2015. > Eligibility, Nomination Procedures and Evaluation Criteria > > The nominator and the nominee's University must be an NDLTD member. > Nominations will be reviewed by the NDLTD Awards Committee. Current members of the NDLTD Awards Committee are not eligible for nomination. > Winners are encouraged but not required to attend the ETD Symposium: > Innovative ETD award winners will be eligible to receive up to U.S. $500 reimbursement towards the cost of their travel to attend the ETD Symposium. > Winners will also receive complimentary conference registration and 3 days accommodations on behalf of the ETD2015 India. > We request that winners who cannot attend the Symposium record a video acceptance message (approximately 2 - 3 minutes) that can be presented at the Symposium Awards ceremony and distributed online, or provide an acceptance message in writing (500 words or less). > Nomination letters should include: > A brief description (1,000 words or less) of background information and details of the merits of and justification for the nomination. > Additional letters of support (i.e. from faculty, administration, students, Library or Graduate School Dean, Provost, etc.). > Complete contact information for both the nominator and nominee, including home and/or University postal and email addresses. > Previous winners: > Innovative ETD Awards > ETD Leadership Awards > Acceptance speech videos > Nominations must be sent by email to ETD Awards Committee Chair James MacDonald at james.macdonald(a)unbc.ca > Deadline for Nominations: July 15, 2015 > > Specific Awards Category Information and Requirements: > > Innovative ETD Award > > ETDs submitted for this award must represent student efforts to transform the genre of the print dissertation through the use of technology. This award recognizes innovative use of software to create "cutting edge" ETDs. The application and integration of renderings, photos, data sets, software code and other multimedia objects that are included in the document will be considered as part of the innovation of the work. > An ETD may be nominated by a representative (e.g. administrator, faculty member or librarian) of an institution that is a member of the NDLTD. > Each NDLTD member may submit up to 2 nominees. In addition, a student from a member organisation may submit a self-nomination. > The nomination should include a link to the archived work, along with a brief statement about how the work uses technology to enhance the presentation of research. > ETD nominations may be in PDF and/or open (non-PDF) formats. Submissions of PDF formats should include hyper-linking and/or the source URL to any included supplementary multimedia material. > The ETD must be distributed online as open access. > There may be up to three winners in this category. > Each winner will receive $1,000 and will be eligible to receive an additional $500 in travel scholarship funding to attend the ETD Symposium.* > Winners will also receive complimentary conference registration and 3 days accommodations on behalf of the ETD2015 India. > ETD Leadership Award > > This is open to individuals whose leadership and vision has helped raise awareness of the benefits of ETDs and whose efforts have improved graduate education through the use of ETDs. Letters of nomination should include details about the individual's ETD related activities and how the nominee's leadership has made significant advances in the area of ETDs at the local, regional, national or international levels. > Nominations should be submitted by the nominee's supervisor or related University administrator. > The nominee or nominee's institution must be affiliated as an NDLTD member. > There may be up to two winners for this category. > Each winner will receive international honorary recognition. > Winners will also receive complimentary conference registration and 3 days accommodations on behalf of the ETD2015 India. > > *I.R.S regulations require the NDLTD to report all award amounts distributed; citizens of the United States must provide a valid Social Security number to receive award distributions. Winners must agree to the conditions set forth in the eligibility requirements listed here and NDLTD policy. Winners must also agree to make acceptance/acknowledgments materials available to the NDLTD for the purpose of international promotions. > > For more information about the ETD Awards program contact James MacDonald, ETD Awards Committee Chair. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "ETD" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to etd+unsubscribe(a)ndltd.org. > To post to this group, send email to etd(a)ndltd.org. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/group/etd/. > To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/d/msgid/etd/0273752d-9ce9-4e57-9882-a…. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/a/ndltd.org/d/optout. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Libraries migrated to open source automation software : a survey
by vinod mishra 19 May '15

19 May '15

Dear All, Please participate in this small survey to know the current trend/situations towards adoption of open source software for automation of libraries. http://goo.gl/forms/BNXoCKBaMa -- *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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Congratulations to Dr. Angadi
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 19 May '15

19 May '15

From: "Dr Suresh Jange" <sureshjange(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, May 19, 2015 11:06 am Dear Professional Colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to extend my warmest congratulations to my friend and professional colleague Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi, now nominated as Chairperson, Centre for Library & Information Management Studies at the prestigious institute of international repute - Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai serving for the last 16 years. TISS offers PGDLIM, MLIS and Ph.D programmes in Library and Information Science. He assumed the office on 13th May, 2015 and will serve as Chairperson until May 2018. On behalf of professional colleagues, I congratulate Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi for his achievement. Wishing Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi all the best in his new capacity and future endeavor. -- Suresh Jange Ph.D University Deputy Librarian IFLA & Commonwealth Professional Fellow Council Member, ILA & Vice President- KASULA Virtual Learning Resource Centre & Digital Library <http://www.guglibrary.net> Gulbarga University <http://www.gulbargauniversity.kar.nic.in>, Gulbarga - 585 106 Karnataka, India Mobile - +91-9902570129 URL: www.guglibrary.net Home: https:// <http://jangess.webs.com/>sj71.wordpress.com

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS)
by Subhodip Bid 19 May '15

19 May '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of *Librarian* in Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan *No. of Post – 74 (UR-40, SC- 11, ST- 4, OBC- 19)* *Educational Qualification:* Essential: (i) Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science Or Graduate with one year diploma in Library Science from recognized institute (ii) Working knowledge of Hindi and English. *Desirable* Knowledge of computer applications *Pay Band:* INR 9300-34800 + Grade Pay INR 4600/- *Age Limit:* 35 years For more details http://kvsangathan.nic.in/EmploymentDocuments/EMP-NTC-18-05-15.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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MyLISA Annual Day Invitation - 23rd May 2015
by N.S. Harinarayana 18 May '15

18 May '15

Dear Professionals, Seasonal Greetings from MyLISA! MyLISA has completed 14 years of successful journey. On Saturday, the 23rd May 2015 MyLISA has organized the 14th Annual Day function. *Prof. K.S. Rangappa*, the Vice-Chancellor of University of Mysore is the Chief Guest for the function. The popular humorist and professor of Kannada *Prof. M. Krishne Gowda *will be the Guest of Honour. The function will be held at the C*onference Hall of the Mysore University Library* at 3.30 pm. The new issue of MyLISA News will be released in the function. You are cordially invited. Please come and share our joy. For more information visit: http://mylisamysore.weebly.com, <http://mylisamysore.weebly.com> With regards, -- N.S. Harinarayana Secretary, MyLISA C/o Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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April 2015 : ILA Newsletter
by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj 18 May '15

18 May '15

Dear Friends The April 2015 issue of ILA Newsletter has been published by Indian Library Association which is available here <http://ilaindia.webs.com/2015_April_ILA-Newsletter.pdf>. The previous issues of ILA Newsletter may also be referred from here. <http://ilaindia.webs.com/ila-newsletter> You are requested to provide the professionals news for forthcoming ILA Newsletter. 1. Report of about 100 words with one snap of organised Seminar, Conference, Training & Workshop; 2. Book publications, or highly Impact Factor research outputs or just concluded projects; 3. Announcement for admissions, educational up gradations; 4. Technological innovations, research & development; 5. Any other LIS field related news, please send to Editor: pro(a)ilaindia.net You are also welcome for your constructive suggestions and feedback for betterment of ILA Newsletter. Thanks and Regards Dr. Rajesh Kr. Bhardwaj -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment of Project linked persons at ISI
by gnibedita＠isical.ac.in 18 May '15

18 May '15

Kindly circulate this in lis-forum. INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE 203 Barrackpore Trunk Road Kolkata 700108 No.PU/507/ADV/338 15 May 2015 ADVERTISEMENT Applications are invited for the recruitment of two (02) Project-linked persons purely on temporary basis to work in the project entitled An Annotated Chronological History of Indian Statistical Institute in the Library, Reprography & Photography Unit, Kolkata. Qualification 1st Class Master Degree in any Science/ Social Science subject. Desirable: Candidates having knowledge and experience in computer data entry/ digital processing of records Pay Rs.16000.00 (Rupees Sixteen thousand only) per month (consolidated). Tenure of appointment: The appointment is upto 31 March 2016 which may be extended later /terminated earlier depending on availability of funds & performance of the selected candidate. Age The age limit is 35 years as on 01 May 2015. Usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and differently abled candidates. Candidates are requested to submit the application and bio-data electronically to repro(a)isical.ac.in on or before 29 May 2015. The application and bio-data addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute, giving particulars of (a) Name (in block letters), (b) Mailing Address, (c) Email address, (d) Telephone/ Mobile No, (e) Fathers/Husbands Name, (f) Date of Birth, (g) Academic Qualifications (with percentage of marks obtained in each examination), (h) Experience (if any), (i) SC/ST/OBC/PH status along with attested copies of all documents/ testimonials. Short listed candidates will be intimated over email/ mobile. The Institute reserves the right not to appoint any of the above. This advertisement is also available on our website www.isical.ac.in This advertisement is also available on our website http://www.isical.ac.in/JobApplicationFiles/%5BUntitled%5D_1505201516385600… It is not necessary to submit attested copies of all documents/testimonials at this stage of application. Dr. Nibedita Ganguly Deputy Librarian Indian Statistical Institute 203, B T Road Kolkata-700108 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: India’s constitution is now on GitHub
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '15

17 May '15

India’s constitution is now on GitHub http://www.itworld.com/article/2921036/open-source-tools/india-s-constituti… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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