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Forthcoming Events of CSI, IEEE CS & ACM Chennai Chapters & Interesting Reads Posts
by Mohan Hr 16 Aug '22

16 Aug '22

Forthcoming Events 27th Aug 2022: Role of Industry Domain Knowledge in Software Development. Register at https://bit.ly/3Qg7Rb0 Other Events In Aug 2022: https://bit.ly/3z6kDkD 2nd Sep 2022: The AI-Cybersecurity Nexus: The Good and the Evil. Register at https://bit.ly/3dokSjG 10th Sep 2022: Economic Platforms: Enterprise Architectures in the Era of Blockchain. Register at https://bit.ly/3xxdCZi Details of the Forthcoming Events 27th Aug 2022 ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & CSI Chennai jointly organise a webinar Topic: Role of Industry Domain Knowledge in Software Development Speakers: Mr. Manoj Kumar Lal, Senior Business Analyst,TCS & Author of the book "Introduction to Business Domains for Software Engineers" and Mr. Anil Kant Choudhary, Advisor, Consultant, Mentor, Guide, Speaker, and Author & Formerly with CGI, Wipro & Tata Steel Date & Time: Saturday, 27th Aug 2022 at 6 pm IST PDF Invite at https://bit.ly/3mKZJ4W Register at https://bit.ly/3Qg7Rb0 2nd Sep 2022 SETS, IEEE LMAG Madras, IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai jointly organise the IEEE CS Distinguished Visitor Talk (in Hybrid Mode) Topic: The AI-Cybersecurity Nexus: The Good and the Evil Speaker: Dr. San Murugesan, Director, BRITE Professional Services; Adjunct Prof., School of Computing, Western Sydney University; Distinguished Visitor, IEEE Computer Society; and Distinguished Speaker, Association for Computing Machinery Date & Time: Friday, 2nd Sep 2022 from 11 am to 1 pm IST Venue: SETS Auditorium, MGR Knowledge City, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 (close to IIT Madras Research Park) The meeting link to join in online mode will be sent to the registered participants closer to the event date. Program: 11 am -- Tea :: 11.30 am -- Talk :: 1 pm -- Lunch PDF Invite at https://bit.ly/3pa2v4S Register at https://bit.ly/3dokSjG 10th Sep 2022 IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai jointly organise a webinar Topic: Economic Platforms: Enterprise Architectures in the Era of Blockchain Speaker: Mr. John deVadoss, Board Member, Global Blockchain Business Council & Founder, ngdenterprise inc., Redmond, USA Date & Time: Saturday, 10th Sep 2022 at 6 pm IST PDF Invite at https://bit.ly/3xvxvzT Register at https://bit.ly/3xxdCZi Interesting Reads And Information -- IRAI Read the stories of IRAI -- 220816 at https://lnkd.in/g32wwQXU Read the stories of IRAI -- 220815 at https://lnkd.in/gF5utb4t Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD

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13th International CALIBER 2022 (Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutions)" to be held during November 17-19, 2022 at Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, UP, INDIA.
by Pallab Pradhan 14 Aug '22

14 Aug '22

Dear All, Hope this email finds you well. Sorry for cross-posting. [image: Screenshot 2022-08-14 185159.jpg] The Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar in collaboration with Banaras Hindu University (BHU), Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA is organising the 13th International CALIBER 2022 at BHU, Varanasi from 17th - 19th November 2022. The theme of the 13th International CALIBER 2022 is "Envisioning Digital Transformation in Libraries for NextGen Academic Landscape". CALIBER 2022 offers a unique opportunity for information professionals and knowledge managers to expand their horizons and extend professional expertise. It is a focused event that addresses the latest trends on an important theme and sub-themes. CALIBER brings together practitioners and academicians in the field of library and information science and computer science from across the world. For more details, visit: https://caliber.inflibnet.ac.in/index.php or contact: Dr Abhishek Kumar, Scientist-E (CS), INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar-382007, Ph. +91 79 2326 8280. Important Dates & Venue - Receipt of Full Paper: August 10, 2022 August 31, 2022 - Intimation to Authors: September 15, 2022 onwards - Convention Date: November 17-19, 2022 - Venue: Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP, INDIA. Selected papers presented during the conference will be published in a special issue of DESIDOC Journal of Library & Information Technology(Scopus & WOS-ESCI Indexed) --- With Thanks 'n' Regards, *Pallab Pradhan* INFLIBNET Centre (An Inter-University Centre of UGC) Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007, Gujarat, INDIA. Website: www.inflibnet.ac.in Office: +91-79-2326-8251 Mobile: +91-8827695177 <pallab(a)inflibnet.ac.in> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards - announcement - reg
by hariharan_ah＠yahoo.com 12 Aug '22

12 Aug '22

Dear All, Greetings from SALIS! SALIS invites applications/nominations from the members of LIS community for the following SALIS Awards for the years 2018, 2019, 2020, 20221 1. SALIS - Dr.Harish Chandra - Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award (Sponsored by Late Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras) 2. SALIS – AutoLib: Tamilnadu Best Librarian Award (Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai) 3. SALIS – AutoLib: Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) (Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai) 4. SALIS - A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) Sponsored by Dr.A.M.Venkatachalam, Director (Library & Student Affairs), KSRCT, Tiruchengode 5. SALIS - S.M.Venkidusamy Memorial Best Public Librarian Award (State Level award) Sponsored by VK.Tamizhini, Secretary, Namathu Bharatham Trust, Athani, Erode Dt. 6. SALIS – EDUSYS Dynamic Librarian Award (Sponsored by EDUSYS) 7. SALIS - Dr.R.Srinivasan Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Research in LIS) 8. SALIS - Mrs.Jannath Najeemunnisa Beegum Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Women LIS Professionals) 9. SALIS - Mr.G.G.Sivakumar Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Active Member) 10. SALIS - Dr.A.Essaki - Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Public Library) A committee constituted by the President, SALIS will select a suitable candidate for each award among the nominations/applications received strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. If suitable candidates are not found for the award, the committee will nominate deserving LIS professionals strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. All the awardees will be presented a memento, shawl and citation during the SALIS 2022 - National Conference organized by SALIS and K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode – 637215 on 14.10.2022 The last date for receipt of application/nomination is 15.09.2022 Application forms are available for download at www.salis.in or send a mail to the Convener, Award Committee - karunairaghavan(a)gmail.com All the details of the awards, eligibility, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website @ www.salis.in The filled-in application form along with the supporting documents (hard copies) should be sent by post only (E-mail will not be accepted) to: The President, SALIS, 32G, 2nd Main Road Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125. Please note that we will not accept softcopy by e-mail Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicant should be a citizen of India. 2. The applicant should be a working library professional who holds at least a bachelor's degree in library science or its equivalent. 3. Interested professionals should apply in the prescribed application form only 4. Senior professionals can also nominate deserving candidates using the prescribed application. 5. The application form can be obtained from the General Secretary, SALIS or downloaded from the SALIS website (www.salis.in) Downloaded application as per the instructions given should reach SALIS office on or before 15.09.2022 6. A committee constituted by SALIS will scrutinize the received application/nomination forms from eligible candidates and select one applicant for each award based on the criteria set for the award. If a suitable candidate for each award is not found, the committee will nominate eligible candidates for the award strictly based on the criteria for the award. 7. Please note that applications with documentary evidence will be accepted only in hardcopy. The Softcopy of the application will not be accepted. 8. The decision of the committee constituted by SALIS, to select the candidate for the award is final. 9. Award Committee has the right to post-pone or cancels the award 10. Please visit salis.in for more details about the awards and download the application forms. 11. All correspondence should be addressed to the ‘The President, 32G, 2nd Main Road, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam, Chennai – 600 125 Convener, SALIS Award Committee 10.08.2022 Tel: 044-2252 2448 E-mail: salislib.info(a)gmail.com Web: www.salis.in

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CSI, IEEE CS & ACM Chennai: Forthcoming Events during Aug-Oct 2022
by Mohan Hr 12 Aug '22

12 Aug '22

CSI, IEEE CS & ACM: Forthcoming Events Events in Aug 2022 13th Aug 2022: Data to Decisions: Creating, Consuming, Interpreting, and Using Information. Register at https://bit.ly/3meYgmW Google Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/pcz-vpwm-gzt YouTube live streaming link https://youtu.be/gJ6pakz8Tcw 27th Aug 2022: Role of Industry Domain Knowledge in Software Development. Register at https://bit.ly/3Qg7Rb0 Other Events: https://bit.ly/3z6kDkD Events in Sep 2022 2nd Sep 2022: The AI-Cybersecurity Nexus: The Good and the Evil. Register at https://bit.ly/3dokSjG 10th Sep 2022: Economic Platforms: Enterprise Architectures in the Era of Blockchain. Register at https://bit.ly/3xxdCZi Research Symposium 27th Oct 2022: Research and Industry Symposium on "Data Science and Analytics" in honour of Shri. F.C. Kohli, Father of Indian Software Industry Organised by the Dept. of Computer Science Engineering (CSE), Hindustan Institute of Technology and Science (HITS) with the support of the Chennai chapters of ACM, CSI and IEEE Computer Society. Best three papers presented in the symposium will be awarded cash prizes of Rs. 10000, Rs. 7500 and Rs. 5000 respectively. For more information, pl visit: https://hindustanuniv.ac.in/RS-CSE/index.php Paper Submission Deadline: 15th Aug 2022 Interesting Reads And Information -- IRAI IRAI -- 220812: https://lnkd.in/giFzjwHP IRAI -- 220811: https://lnkd.in/g-crgCCs Earlier IRAI Posts & Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD

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Open tools for searching info in HSS
by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Aug '22

12 Aug '22

Friends, I know the people served by most members of this Forum are researchers and students in the areas of science, technology and medicine. There is, however, a substantial number of students, teachers and researchers in the fields of humanities and social sciences in India (even if they are often treated as poor cousins), and there are libraries and information centres and services catering to their needs. Here is something the HSS community will find useful. http://newsbreaks.infotoday.com/NewsBreaks/The-Best-Open-Tools-for-Discover… Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Webinar Knowledge Organization Competencies and Skills, 31 August 2022 - IFLA SAA Section
by Aida Slavic 11 Aug '22

11 Aug '22

Hi, The Training and Education in Subject Access (TESA) working group of the IFLA Section Subject Analysis and Access (SAA) has the peasure of inviting you to a webinar KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS Time: Wednesday, 31 August 2022, 6:00-8:00 pm CEST (UTC +2) Zoom Webinar Attendance FREE To read more and to register go to: https://www.ifla.org/events/webinar-knowledge-organization-competencies-and… --- Knowledge organization (KO) is critical to information and knowledge discovery. This webinar will focus on initiatives seeking to identify the necessary competencies and skills for the broader KO field. The webinar will discuss challenges and approaches in collecting, formulating and sharing competencies and skills that are rooted in professional and educational needs and practices. Programme:* * * *- AIDA SLAVIC (TESA WG report): From IFLA LIS Guidelines 2022 to the competencies and skills for subject analysis and access - DIANE PENNINGTON: Metadata competencies for all? The CILIP Metadata and Discovery Group’s response to the revised Professional Knowledge and Skills Base - KAREN SNOW: Core Competencies for Cataloging and Metadata Professional Librarians: Background, Uses, & Future - MARCIA ZENG Development and Implementation of Competency Index for Linked Data in Teaching and Training - PANEL DISCUSSION We are looking forward to seeing you on 31 August 2022. -- TESA Working Group - https://www.ifla.org/training-and-education-in-subject-access-tesa/ IFLA Section Subject Analysis and Access - https://www.ifla.org/units/subject-analysis-and-access/ ---

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Vacancy for librarian's position - MUMBAI - Yoga Institute
by Vasumathi Sriganesh 10 Aug '22

10 Aug '22

Dear professional colleagues The Yoga Institute in Mumbai is looking for a librarian. Please find below details about this position. Any one interested - please contact Ms Gayatri - Library Consultant, Yoga Institute - gayatri202(a)gmail.com (Please *do not* write to me!) Good luck to anyone who is applying! Vasumathi Sriganesh QMed Knowledge Foundation A-3, Shubham Center, Cardinal Gracious Road Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400099, India Tel: 91-22-40054474 Mob: +919867292230 Email: vasu(a)qmed.ngo Web:www.qmed.ngo MMC Speaker Code - MMC/MASS/00030/2016 Member: Academy of Health Professions Educators QMed's Courses Online <https://www.qmedcourses.in/> ************************************************************************************* *JOB OPENING: LIBRARIAN AT THE YOGA INSTITUTE, MUMBAI* *The world’s oldest Yoga center seeks a Librarian for their main center at Mumbai * *Overview of the Institute and its Library:* Founded in 1918 by Shri Yogendraji, who is also known as the Father of Modern Yoga Renaissance, the Institute promotes Classical Yoga for the householders and the common man in a holistic way. The Yogendra Library saw its humble beginnings in the early 1930s as a small collection of books belonging to the founder of the Institute. Over the last 9 decades it has grown into an extensive collection of different types of informative and educational materials. The rich collection includes rare books on the Science of Yoga; Classic Yoga Sutras of Patanjali in Sanskrit, Hindi, Gujarati and Spanish apart from English; Journals of the Institute dating back to 1933 and audio files of talks of Shri Yogendra and Doctor Jayadeva Yogendra. Apart from this, the library has books on various aspects of Yoga and its practical applications written by renowned authors and experts in the field. The mission of the library is to continue the work started by the Founder when he established the Institute more than 100 years ago with these aims: • to revive the study of yoga culture from scientific and practical aspects, • to modernize yoga so as to be easily incorporated in the daily life of a layman and • to propagate the true spirit of yoga for the benefit of humanity. The library also strives to facilitate access to quality information and knowledge resources in all formats on subjects not only on yoga but also on related philosophies in order to meet that objective. A constant endeavour is to integrate services and technologies that are essential for learning, research and creation of new knowledge. Yogendraji once said that one householder-yogi is worth a thousand sanyasis. In keeping with that sentiment, the library enables not only scholars to do their research in yoga but more importantly enables regular learners of yoga and the common man to keep in touch with the teachings of the founder of this Institute and expand their knowledge of yoga. *Summary of the Job Role:* Job entails to ensure efficient library operations and administration and to effectively maintain the library and its materials. It also involves providing professional research, reference and consultation services for the users. An important aspect of the job is creation of new digital collections using available technology in the library. Co-ordinate with the different faculty members as part of the program to attract students to benefit from the library. *Qualifications:* • Masters of Library and Information Science degree (MLIS) with a Bachelor’s degree [Philosophy preferred] • 2+ years’ experience working *Main Job Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities: * ● Classify and catalog books, publications, audiovisual aids, and other library materials based on standard library classification systems. ● Provide reference service to the students and faculty of the Institute. ● Having knowledge and experience of using computers, computer systems, library software systems and other technologies. Candidate should be proficient in standard office software applications. ● Circulation of library materials and maintaining records of the issue and return. Compile lists of overdue materials with the help of library software, and notify borrowers that their materials are overdue. ● Assisting the students and faculty in using the online catalogue / Assist readers with finding reference materials when asked. ● Maintain Library Inventory. ● Teach library users how to search for information using the library database and explain its function. Help readers navigate electronic records. ● Organize and arrange collections of books, publications, documents, audiovisual aids, according to standard library practices using the classification system and other reference materials for convenient access. ● Evaluate existing library materials to determine outdated or unused items that need to be discarded. Evaluate materials donated to the library and make an effective decision to retain relevant and useful items. ● Develop library rules, policies and procedures. ● Possess strong communication skills - written and verbal both in English and Hindi. ● Ability to liaise with the library software technical team to maintain and ensure smooth functioning of the databank. *Working Hours: * 9 AM to 6 PM from Monday to Saturday at the Mumbai Centre of the Institute *Salary Offered:* ₹ 4, 20,000.00 PA depending on the candidate profile. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Webinar on 12.08.2022, DLISc, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal, India
by Dr. Soumen Mallik 08 Aug '22

08 Aug '22

Respected LIS Professionals, The Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, India is cordially invite you to join the International Webinar on 12.08.2022 organized to celebrate the 'Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav' and the Librarians' Day <12072022> on the topic "*Resources and Services of Libraries in Post-COVID Era".* For Registration and other details please visit the University Website: http://www.vidyasagar.ac.in/Default.aspx Regards Dr. Soumen Mallik Jt. Organizing Secretary Webinar on '*Resources and Services of Libraries in Post-COVID Era*' Department of Library and Information Science Vidyasagar University -- Dr. Soumen Mallik Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Vidyasagar University Midnapore-721102 91-9476432869 -- 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 with Koha and Data Migration Technique
by Dp Tripathi 07 Aug '22

07 Aug '22

Dear All, Delighted to let you all know that Central Library, Dr. BR Ambedkar National Institute of Technology Jalandhar is organizing a 3 Days National Workshop on Library Automation with Koha and Data Migration Technique scheduled to be held during September 16-18, 2022. Interested professionals may register for the workshop via the link given below. https://www.nitj.ac.in/events_registration/library_automation/login The participation fee for the workshop is Rs. 2000 which includes Registration Kit, Lunch, Refreshments, Course Materials etc. *Accommodation is available on REQUEST please. * The brochure is also attached for your kind perusal please. However you may get all details at the Institute Website / Institute Library Website. For any further information or query, you may please write to me at tripathidp(a)nitj.ac.in Thanking you DP Tripathi -- ************************************** *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************** Deputy Librarian, Central Library Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar Jalandhar, Punjab - 144011 ************************************** *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.co.in <http://www.dptripathi.co.in/>* *T* - *http://t.me/librarianguide <http://t.me/librarianguide>* *O - http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6748-9670 <http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6748-9670> * ************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SIS Annual Convention & Seminar 2022
by G Mahesh 06 Aug '22

06 Aug '22

Dear LIS-Forum Members, The Society for Information Science (SIS) is holding its Annual Convention and Seminar on 'Information Science and Communication: Opportunities, Expectations and Strategies' on 14-15 October 2022 at India International Centre, New Delhi. For more details, including information on the call for papers and registration, please visit [ https://sites.google.com/view/sisconvention2022/home | https://sites.google.com/view/sisconvention2022/home ] The Society wishes to update its members' details. LIS-Forum colleagues who are SIS Life Members may please verify if their details given at [ http://www.sis.org.in/members.pdf | http://www.sis.org.in/members.pdf ] are correct. If incorrect, please send the updated information (including email address) to gmahesh(a)niscpr.res.in. Thanks and regards, G. Mahesh Joint Secretary Society for Information Science

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