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Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce Examination Notification
by Dinesh Siddaiah 02 Oct '18

02 Oct '18

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE – 641046, INDIA Ph.D. Public Viva*-*Voce Examination Notification University Conformation Ref. No.: COE/Ph.D/2018/1844/10.09.2018 A Ph.D. public viva-voce examination of Mr. Nanjundaiah, Librarian, Gokhale Centenary College, Ankola, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka - 581 314 is scheduled on 05.10.2018 at Bharathiar University. The details of the viva-voce are as below: Title: “Productivity and Characteristics of Journals Published in India with Special Reference to Humanities and Social Sciences: A Scientometric Analysis” Date: October 05, 2018 Time 11:00 AM Venue: Seminar Hall, Department of Library and Information Science Bharathiar University, Coimbatore – 641 046 External Examiner: Dr. Satish S. Munnolli, Librarian, Scientific Officer 'F' Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Navi Mumbai 410210 Research Supervisor: Dr. Dinesh K.S. Head, Library & Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Punjab – 140 001 Abstract: Analyzing the productivity and characteristics of Journals is very important and comparing them at the international level is very useful to the researchers, subscribing institutions, funding organizations and professional bodies for many reasons. A researcher gets many clues on the quality of Journals; subscribing institutions get to know many ideas about the kind and quality of Journals before they decide for subscriptions. Funding institutions understand the quality of published research output of researchers and the assessment of the quality of Journals helps the professional societies to improve the quality of Journals they publish. This study centered on seven objectives and four hypotheses. Subject-wise distribution of Journals in SJR and JCR; Ranking of Journals based on SJR and JCR indicators; Ranking of Journals based on h-index; Correlation between different quality metrics; Citation relationship across the Journals; Comparing the ranking of Journals published in India with International level using SJR and JCR; Geographical distribution and Type of Journals published. This study brought out key suggestions and recommendations. Some of the important findings of the study are: Out of seven subject areas considered for the study, multidisciplinary Journals constitute a major share in SJR; Only one Journal in multidisciplinary have an SJR score of more than one, it is same in JCR that has Impact Factor of one and above; Significant differences are found among IPP & SNIP metrics in SJR; Found significant differences in SJR scores of International level Journals when compared with the Journals published in India; Journals published from India are nowhere comparable at the international level in the HSS field; Most of the top-ranked Journals at international level are published either from USA or UK; Spearman’s rank coefficient used in the study to find out the correlations between citable documents and total cites indicates a positive relationship between citable documents and total cites. Overall the study enhances the visibility of HSS journals at the global level. The Library professionals, faculty members, research scholars, experts in the field and other interested people are invited to attend the public viva-voce examination. Dr. DINESH, K. S. Research Supervisor Thanks & Regards, Dinesh -- *Dr. Dinesh K. S.* Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar <http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/>, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Commonwealth Professional Fellow, 2014-15, University of East London <https://www.uel.ac.uk/>, United Kingdom Ph.D. in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore <http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/>, Mysuru Google Scholar: *https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=WYrfJ44AAAAJ&hl=en <https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=WYrfJ44AAAAJ&hl=en>* ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dinesh_S2

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BOSLA Annual Lecture Series - Next Generation Libraries at MMRDA on 08 December 2018
by Satish Munnolli 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings! It is a great pleasure in inviting you for the BOSLA Annual Lecture Series-2018 and for the celebrations of the 126th birth anniversary of the father of library science, Dr. S. R. Ranganathan on Saturday, 8th December 2018 at MMRDA, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai. The one-day event starting at 10.00am will have a series of lectures by eminent speakers on the theme 'Next Generation Libraries: The Way Forward.' and felicitation to superannuated members and PhD Awardees. The concept of Libraries has changed multifold in the last two decades. The advancement in technologies has revolutionized the formats, transitions, and transformation of information that has enabled access to the desired contents anywhere in the world. The digital age and tech-savvy generation expect the information at the point of time. The social networking and online tools have enhanced and enabled the access to desired information at a rapid rate. They are playing a major role in sharing the information. There is a high expectation from young generation from the libraries in terms of how best they can serve the information needs instantaneously on their handheld devices. The architecture of source database, cloud-based storage concepts, navigational and discovery tools, remote access applications, how best the library spaces can be converted to attract the users and how fast the services can be delivered with innovative ideas are the key points of deliberations of the one-day event. The registration fees for this one-day event are: Rs.200/- (Rupees two hundred only) for the presently studying BLIS & MLIS students Rs.300/- (Rupees three hundred only) for BOSLA members Rs.500/-(Rupees five hundred only) for Non-BOSLA members The Cheque / DD drawn in favour of Bombay Science Librarians' Association (BOSLA) payable at Mumbai may be sent to the following address. The name, affiliation, email ID and contact numbers of the participant to be mentioned at the backside of the cheque. Dr. K. Praveen Kumar Treasurer, BOSLA Assistant Library & Information Officer International Institute for Population Sciences, Govandi Station Road, Deonar, Mumbai - 400088 Ph: 022-4237 2472 Email: <mailto:praveenkpati@gmail.com> praveenkpati(a)gmail.com Kindly also confirm your participation by <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf-db9Xip9bPodYX4T1UKsHHqs56gcL3Es UpYNOPd9NZhM0sA/viewform?usp=sf_link> registering online in order to make necessary arrangements like lunch and other logistics for the program. To felicitate superannuated BOSLA members and Ph.D. Awardees, members are requested to inform the names of individual members to the office of General Secretary, BOSLA with membership details and send their brief bio-data for the preparation of citations on or before November 26, 2018. Please spread the message and come along with all your professional colleagues and participate in the Next Generation Libraries. The detailed program schedule will be updated on the BOSLA website soon. Ms. Vasundhara Deshpande Organising Secretary & Librarian Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra East, Mumbai - 400 051 Mobile: 9322048881 E-Mail: <mailto:vasundhara.deshpande@mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in> vasundhara.deshpande(a)mailmmrda.maharashtra.gov.in - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Thanks and regards, Satish S. Munnolli, PhD. General Secretary, BOSLA Librarian, Scientific Officer 'F' Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Sector 22 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410210 Tel: +91 22 2740 5026; 9969687462 Email: <mailto:satish.munnolli@gmail.com> satish.munnolli(a)gmail.com

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Article Request
by Pranit Landge 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Hello, One of the Scientific staff is in need of consultation of below mentioned article. The full text of the article is requested at an earliest convenience. *Holloway, J. D., 2005. The moths of Borneo: Family Noctuidae, subfamily Catocalinae. Malayan Nature Journal, 58(1–4): 1–529. * *Regards,* *Pranit Landge.* *Library & Information Assistant* *Zoological Survey of India* *Western Regional Center,* *Vidyanagar, sector-29,* *Opp. D Y Patil Edu. Complex,* *Rawet Road, Akurdi, Pune- 411044* *Mobile: +91-9561827902* *Phone: +91-20-27651927 (Ext. 209) (O)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Conference-Thailand
by Rama Reddy Enukonda 01 Oct '18

01 Oct '18

Dear Professional Colleagues, A two day International Conference on *“CONVERGENCE: CONTENT, MEDIA AND TECHNOLOGY” *is scheduled to be organised at the Faculty of Informatics, Mahasarakham University, Thailand during November 22-23, 2018. Mr. NV Sathyanarayana, Dr. HS Siddamallaiah, Prof. Ramesh Babu and I are coordinating the event from India. On behalf of the Faculty of Informatics, Mahasarakham University, Thailand, we would request you to contribute a paper relevant to the theme/sub-themes of the conference and actively participate in the conference. For more information, please see the conference website www.it.msu.ac.th/i3cmt. A festschrift volume will be published with ISBN and released at the conference. Selected papers will be also published in academic journals. Regarding Visa: Apart from obtaining visa in India, Thailand has ‘Visa on Arrival’ facility for Indians. Organisers will arrange transport from Khon Kaen domestic airport to the accommodation/ conference venue. You can book your air tickets to Bangkok/Khon Kaen. Accommodation and catering arrangements will be made for all the registered delegates during the conference. Those participants, who want to visit selected tourist places (Pattaya and Bangkok) after the conference, should register and confirm before arriving in Thailand to organise the tour. The Organisers will make necessary arrangements for travel and stay (one night in Pattaya and one night in Bangkok) against payment. Please send the paper to the mail ID on or before 15th October 2018. If you need any further clarifications, please contact Dr. E. Rama Reddy enukondar(a)gmail.com We hope to hear positive response from you With best regards rama reddy Dr. E. Rama Reddy, PhD University Librarian (Retd), University of Hyderabad Formerly Visiting Professor, Mahasarakham University, Thailand Formerly Visiting Faculty, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai +91 9000955729 enukondar(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Content of Koha and Data Migration - Data Entry - Punctuation as per ISBD rule
by Dp Tripathi 30 Sep '18

30 Sep '18

*Greetings from Librarian Guide !!!!* Dear All, Trust you all are good and doing good with sound health and spirit. I am hereby sharing the next video which contains the details about punctuation to be taken care while doing the data entry in MARC format in cataloguing. You may browse the video at https://youtu.be/E0ym48-eTpE Please leave your comment and feedback if any for improvement in the content. Thanks for watching this video. For more videos, please stay updated with Librarian Guide. Thanks DP Tripathi -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ********************************* -- 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 Balraj 30 Sep '18

30 Sep '18

Dear Professional Friends, One of our faculty require the below mentioned article. - Conversion of staphylococcal pathogenicity islands to CRISPR-carrying antibacterial agents that cure infections in mice Author - Geeta Ram <https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4203#auth-1> - , Hope F Ross <https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4203#auth-2> - , Richard P Novick <https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4203#auth-3> - , Ivelisse Rodriguez-Pagan <https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4203#auth-4> - & Dunrong Jiang <https://www.nature.com/articles/nbt.4203#auth-5> Journal: *Nature Biotechnology* Published September 2018 Please provide the full text of the above article. Thanks & Best Wishes, Balraj Librarian RAK Medical & Health Sciences University United Arab Emirates

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LIS Interns in Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH).
by Sujan Saha 29 Sep '18

29 Sep '18

Interns (Library and Information Science) in Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH). http://www.intach.org/join-vacancies.php How to Apply: • Eligible candidates may send their CV to the e-mail id: ikc.intach(a)gmail.com before 04th October, 2018.

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Call for papers and participation for XXXIV National Conference of IATLIS, 3-4 December 2018 at Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh.
by Harinder Pal Singh Kalra 28 Sep '18

28 Sep '18

XXXIV NATIONAL CONFERENCE of IATLIS on the theme LIS Education, Research and Training (LISERT): Capacity Building and the Sustainable Development Goals 03-04 December 2018 Jointly organized by The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), and The Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh at Central University of Haryana, Mahendergarh (Haryana) ABOUT THE IATLIS The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teacher training, etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, and training programmes. It publishes conference proceedings and also an electronic journal “IATLIS Journal of Library Education and Research”. For more details about the association, kindly go to www.iatlis.org ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY The Central University of Haryana is among 15 newest Central Universities established by the MHRD under the Central Universities Act, 2009 of the Parliament. The university has been awarded ‘A’ Grade by NAAC. It is a student-centered research institution located in Mahendergarh, Haryana. Mahendergarh is now a part of the Extended Capital Region (NCR) and is around 125 Kilometers away from Delhi and well connected to Delhi through Railways. Under the dynamic guidance of Vice-chancellor Prof. R C Kuhad, one of the most respected and eminent scholars in India and backed by rich and diverse faculty the university aims to develop enlightened citizenship of a knowledge society for peace and prosperity of individuals, nation and the world, through the promotion of innovation, creative endeavours, and scholarly inquiry. A keen profile, outstanding achievements in research and teaching, and a modern administration are the focus of its actions. The pursuit of knowledge and technological progress is guided by the principles of excellence and quality. Currently the university has eleven schools and more than thirty Departments offering UG, PG and doctoral degree courses. Each department organizes teaching and research in a different subject area. ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT The Department of Library and Information Science was started from the academic session 2014-2015 under the School of Computer Science and Informatics. The aim of the department is to impart quality education to meet national and global challenges through providing training & research facilities and promoting new technologies in teaching & learning that are globally recognized, meet the needs of a changing society and highly valued at different workplaces. The Department currently offers PG Programme(Master of Library & Information Science) with a regular study period of four semesters and welcomes students from all backgrounds, who have an interest in entering and progressing within, the LIS profession. The course provides comprehensive education in view of multidisciplinary fields of study, incorporating the fundamental and applied subjects in Library and Information Science. Our teaching emphasizes both traditional and digital media, engagement with digital Library Practices. The Students of the department are placed in the various Libraries, Information Centers, and academic Institutions ABOUT THE CONFERENCE The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2018 is: LIS Education, Research and Training (LISERT): Capacity Building and the Sustainable Development Goals Sub-themes include, but are not limited to: · UN Sustainable Development Goals and capacity building · Technology advances and demands for new skills and competencies. · Manpower development for mobile-based library services, big data opportunities, knowledge consultancy, etc. · Media and information literacy skills · LIS research for advancing the role and services of libraries · LISERT collaborations across frontiers · Open and distance learning in LIS · Learning resources: MOOCs, e-PG Pathshala · Globalization and its impact on LISERT · Ethics and aesthetics of LIS education and practice - A Tutorial on "Media and information literacy-based evaluation criteria for separating predatory publications from scholarly journals” would also be conducted at the conference. CALL FOR PAPERS The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the theme of the conference. Interested paper presenters are requested to kindly send abstract (300 – 500 words) latest by10 October 2018. Abstracts will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main topic of the conference. The abstracts should include full title including sub-title (if any), names and contact details of all authors, abstract proper, 3-5 keywords, and a brief bio (up to 200 words) of each author, latest by 10 October 2018 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab), preferably by email at iatlis2018(a)gmail.com REGISTRATION DETAILS Indian Delegates: Sponsored: Rs. 2000/- Non-Sponsored: Rs. 1500/- Retired Professionals: Rs. 1,000/- Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,000/- Students/Researchers: Rs. 300/- Foreign Delegates: SAARC Countries: $ 100 Other Countries: $ 200 The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post-publication), and working lunch, and session tea for the conference days. The registration fee does not include breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume that would be sent to the registered delegates later on, as per the decision of the General Body. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests for accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plans in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience. The Demand Draft/ Multicity cheque for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with the duly filled in Registration Form latest by 27 November 2018. Delegates can also transfer the registration fee online in account no. 65048083922 of State Bank of India, Punjabi University, Patiala branch (IFSC Code: SBIN0050009). The account is in the name of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS). In case of online transfer, the proof of transfer should be sent with the registration form. All the participants are requested to send their registration form duly filled along with the requisite fee applicable latest by 27 November 2018 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046179, 80. IMPORTANT DATES: Abstract submission : 10 October 2018 Notification of acceptance : 17 October 2018 Full paper submission : 10 November 2018 Registration form submission : 27 November 2018 Conference Dates : 03-04December 2018 For further details contact: Dr. I.V. Malhan Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala & President, IATLIS. and Dr. H.P.S. Kalra Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala & General Secretary, IATLIS. Tel: 0175-3046179, 6180. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com HOW TO REACH UNIVERSITY Central University of Haryana is located on Mahendergarh - Charkhi Dadri road about 08 kms from Mahendergarh; 163 kms from Delhi and Gurgaon. The nearest railway station is Mahendergarh (8 kms from university) well connected with New Delhi and other places. In case of any difficulty, participants may contact the Department of Library and Information Science on tel. No. 9992084321, 8988167975, 8607693230 ACCOMODATION DETAILS Accommodation, if required, will be provided at additional cost. A limited accommodation is available in the university hostel. Lodging can also be arranged in hotels on payment basis if requested. For further details contact: Dr.Pawan Kumar Saini, Organizing Secretary and Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Haryana Mahendergarh (Haryana). Tel: 9460289351. Email: pawansaini(a)cuh.ac.in ------------------------------------------ Registration Form XXXIV IATLIS Conference 03-04 December 2018 at Central University of Haryana, Mahendragarh. Name: (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms):………………………………………… Name/s of accompanying person/s (if any):………………………… Designation: …………………………………………........................... Institution:………………………………………………………………………………… Mailing Address: ………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………… Email: …………………………………………………………………….. Phone: (O) …………………………….., (M) …………………………. Payment Details: Bank: …………………………………………………………….. Draft/Cheque no/Online transfer details .…………………… .…………………… Dated: ………................................ Amount:…………………………… Whether accommodation is required: Yes / No. If Yes, number of persons and their names:…………………………….. Arrival and Departure Details (Date, Time): ………….…………………. ……………………………………………………………………...………… Date: ____________ Signature ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Kindly send the completed registration form along with registration fee to: The General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (Punjab) latest by 27 November 2018.

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Opinions sought on eligibility criteria of "One Year Diploma in Computer application"
by Pranit Landge 27 Sep '18

27 Sep '18

Warm Regards to Distinguished faculties and Dear Colleagues, I have been observing the advertisement notifications for recruitment of Library staff in various institutions across the India from various means like newspapers, forums and blog etc. Nearly every advertisement notification lists one eligibility criteria (under desired or essential) as *"One year diploma in Computer applications"*. Somehow I am still wondering what diploma course will be best suited to library professionals apart from IGNOU's Distance Mode "Diploma in Library Automation and Networking". Also, while in service it is hardly possible to pursue a full-time diploma course and anyhow if someone manages to complete it a question on its authenticity will always remains poking. We all know that MOOCs are gaining momentum throughout world but they are still not recognised by Indian Education System and recruitment boards. Your opinion and valuable guidance is highly awaited for clarification of thoughts for a budding librarians. *Regards,* *Pranit Landge.* *Library & Information Assistant* *Zoological Survey of India* *Western Regional Center,* *Vidyanagar, sector-29,* *Opp. D Y Patil Edu. Complex,* *Rawet Road, Akurdi, Pune- 411044* *Mobile: +91-9561827902* *Phone: +91-20-27651927 (Ext. 209) (O)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How can Libraries help Senior Ciizens
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 26 Sep '18

26 Sep '18

How can libraries help Senior Citizens? There are a large number of libraries both public as well as special in every city. Funding for running the library comes from govt or similar agencies. Thus libraries do have responsibility in addition to catering to their regular customers, to others outside their ambit, who also contribute by way of taxes. One such segment of the community that would greatly benefit is the Senior citizens, if libraries extend their co-operation to them. One might think of fulfilling some sort of corporate social responsibility of a different kind. There are lots of things that libraries or librarians can do in this regard. Some of them are listed here. 1. Libraries may lend space for conducting meetings of local Senior Citizens Associations in their premises. 2. Libraries may engage senior citizens who are knowledgeable and experienced to give lectures / talks, as a sort of extension activity. 3. Libraries may exempt senior citizens from admission and other fees charged for their services or offer discounts or concessions 4. Libraries may offer opportunities to retired persons to volunteer in library work; this segment would be available relatively cheap. 5. Libraries may offer free or low cost training courses in imparting skills in using smart phone, internet etc 6. Libraries may encourage Lifelong learning activity among the elderly. These could be done: Identifying free or affordable courses to sign up; providing terminals for online learning; to be a meeting point for co-learners; provide class room facilities etc 7. Prolific readers, poets, writers, authors and others among the elderly may be encouraged to give book reviews, donate their books, poetry reading sessions, art and painting exhibitions, display their coin / philatelic collections etc 8. Retirees may be invited for several events conducted by the library by converting them into personal sponsors for specific activities. 9. Senior citizens may be approached to help in fund raising activities for special occasions. 10. Public libraries may even think of providing extension counters in retirement (gated) communities. I am a retired librarian working for senior citizens’ welfare for the past twenty years and my most preferred way of giving help is to provide info / data / documents on whatever topic they want, provided it is in some way related to the 60+ age group. ****** Dr P Vyasamoorthy 040-27846631 / 09490804278

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