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Admission Notification: PG Diploma in Digital Library & Information Mngt @ TISS Mumbai
by Dr. Akhilesh Yadav 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Centre for Library and Information Management Studies, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is a major Centre involved in capacity building of LIS professionals. It offers PG Diploma, Masters and PhD Programmes in Library and Information Science discipline with a focus on digital libraries, knowledge organization, e-Resources Management and web based information services. TISS is happy to announce admissions to the 9th Batch of "Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management" for the year 2018-19. This cutting edge, one year dual-mode programme uses contact classes for on-campus and Moodle e-learning platform for its off-campus sessions.It is aimed at creating trained manpower to handle digital libraries and electronic resources. There is a burgeoning need for trained librarians in the light of national priorities like Digital India, National Mission on Education through Information and Communication technology (NME-ICT) and National Knowledge Commission (NKC). With an emphasis on open source softwares, some of the tools we focus are Digital Libraries (DSpace, Greenstone), Content Management Systems (Drupal , Joomla), Library Automation (Koha), CORAL eResources Management, etc. The salient features of this programme are well crafted curriculum, expert faculty, enhanced emphasis on hands on lab experience, sound theory and experiential learning unique to TISS. Last date for submission of application is 30th June 2018 Please visit the following link to register/apply online. http://admissions.tiss.edu/view/10/admissions/stp-admissions/pg-diploma-in-… We will also be happy to answer your queries. The Secretariat, Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI -400088 Tel: 022-25525272 Email: madhuri.jagtap(a)tiss.edu

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Nee Help
by Vittal varaha murali 25 Apr '18

25 Apr '18

Good Morning one and all professionals, Any one please send the rules and regulations for staff in engineering college (i.e. staff pattern) -- *Thank You * *D.V.M.Vittal* *9949862561* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA.CU 2018: date for abstract submission is extended to 30th April 2018
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 24 Apr '18

24 Apr '18

IFLA.CU 2018: date for abstract submission is extended to 30th April 2018. Theme: "Transforming the society: libraries as the torch-bearer of change ". Please send your abstract to ifla.cu(a)gmail.com with a copy to susmita(a)caluniv.ac.in. Please see details at: <https://2018.ifla.org/cfp-calls/asia-and-oceania-section-joint-with-educati…> Asia and Oceania Section joint with Education and Training <https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2F2018.ifla.org%2Fcfp-calls%2Fas…> Transforming the society: libraries as the torch-bearer of change 2018.IFLA.ORG -- With regards, *Susmita Chakraborty* *Recent Book: *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship, IGI-Global, USA, 2014 at *http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-librarianship/75483 <http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-libr…>* Associate Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India Commonwealth Fellow 2015 (University College London, UK) *Secretary**, Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * *Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin; *Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India* <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India> *Formerly, Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology Shibpur* *Secretary (2014) & Director (2012-2013)**: Asian Chapter, Special Libraries Association (SLA-Asian)* *PhD, MA (English, Calcutta University), MLibSc (Gold Medalist, Cal. Univ.), Masters in Digital Library Mgmt, Associate in Inf. Sc. (INSDOC, CSIR, Govt of India), Certificate in Italian and Computer Science, Certificate in Online Education Policies (ADBI, Tokyo) *

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A 'Dustbin Man' who built a public library: A Interesting Story of an ordinary man
by siddu huded 23 Apr '18

23 Apr '18

Jose Alberto is a Colombian dustbin man who has collected around 2o000 books which have been thrown away, He has been collecting the books from the last 2 decades, and He has collected around 20000 books and made a public library for all. He never got past primary school as a student, but is now dubbed “The Lord of the Books”. It may be inspires us and our local community. Seems to be a useful information in an occasion of ‘World Book Day’. 1. http://www.bbc.com/news/education-40173423 2. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/news/dustbin-man-built-huge-public-librar… 3. https://www.hindustantimes.com/books/colombian-garbage-man-builds-library-f… 4. https://aleteia.org/2017/06/13/a-colombian-garbage-collector-built-a-free-l… *Best Regards* *Siddu M. Huded* *MLISc, PGDLAN, **UGC-NET, K-SET* *Assistant Librarian,* *Azim Premji University Library, BENGALURU (KA)Contact Number: 9538462949* *https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/ <https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/>*

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Clarification about Barcode label and spine label
by Umesh Umi 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Dear sir/madam When we stick the barcode label to the Books is it compulsory that we need to paste spine label also ? Regards Umesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for “Library Trainees” at Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmadabad
by Mallikarjun 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Apologies for cross postings Dear All, Vikram Sarabhai Library, Indian Institute ofManagement Ahmedabad is looking for fresh post-graduates in Library andInformation Science to serve as “Library Trainees” purely on temporary basisfor one year. For detail advertisement, please click thefollowing link http://library.iima.ac.in/public/iima_trainee_advertisement_2018.pdf Apply Online http://library.iima.ac.in/trainee_recruitment.html For more information about Vikram Sarabhai Library,IIMA visit the following link http://library.iima.ac.in/ Regards H. Anil Kumar, Ph. D. Librarian and Head NICMAN Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad librarian(a)iima.ac.in !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!! Mallikarjun Dora Professional AssistantVikram Sarabhai LibraryIndian Institute of Management, AhemadabadGoogle Scholar Profile !~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!~!!

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WIPO - General Courses
by siddu huded 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Dear Professional Friends, The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is offering free general courses on 'Intellectual Property' and allied areas, Some of courses will be starting soon, Interested professionals can enroll, Here is a link. https://welc.wipo.int/acc/index.jsf?page=courseCatalog.xhtml&lang=en *Best Regards* *Siddu M. Huded* *MLISc, PGDLAN, **UGC-NET, K-SET* *Assistant Librarian,* *Azim Premji University Library, BENGALURU (KA)Contact Number: 9538462949* *https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/ <https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How Today's Students Find and Use Reference Resources
by Aditya Ranjan 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

It might be useful: Paths to Reference: How today’s students find and use reference resources, A new white paper published by Oxford University Press, shows that for university students, reference works to support a range of use cases, Include most aspects of an independent study. Furthermore, while students generally rely on free resources for brief, factual information, a majority of students rely on their library for in-depth background information. Paths to Reference draws on a survey of over 1000 undergraduate and master’s students from the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and *India*. Results of the survey were further explored through in-depth interviews to gain a deeper understanding of these students’ needs and research behavior. For more information and to download a copy of the white paper, visit www.oup.com/academic/pathstoreference *Thanks and regards.* Aditya Ranjan Assistant Librarian Azim Premji University, Bangalore.

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Request to forward workshop brochure to the LIS professionals
by Dr.Mallikarjun Bachalapur 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Dear Moderator, I request you to kindly forward the workshop on 'Organizing Research with Reference Management Tools' organized by BLDEACET, Vijayapur B L D E Association’s *V P Dr. P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology* *Vijayapur-586 103* *Two days Workshop on” Organizing Research with Reference Management Tools” *on the occasion of *Institute Research Day* May 25th and 26th , 2018 Organized by Research and Development Cell and Library and Information Centre *About BLDEACET, Vijayapur:* Vachana Pitamaha Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayapur is a premier technical institute located in Northern part of Karnataka on a scenic stretch of land spread over 20 acres in Vijayapur. BLDE Association started this esteemed college in year 1980 as a private Institute. The Institute is the result of the BLDE Association’s recognition of the need for quality technical education in the country. To achieve this objective, it has striven hard to create an environment and infrastructure that enables it to produce qualified, practical engineers who are ready to face the challenges in the industries. The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The college is recognized by AICTE New Delhi and the 5 Programmes have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi during the year 2015 for the period 3 years. At present institute is offering 8 UG programmes and 5 PG programmes in Engineering along with MCA & MBA programmes. Five departments are recognized as Research Centres by VTU, Belagavi to offer Ph.D.and M.Sc. Engg. (by research) programmes. *Research and Development Cell:* While doing wonderful innovations in Teaching- Learning, the importance of Research & Development has not gone unnoticed. The institute has Research and Development cell and well established mechanism through which all R&D activities are promoted, encouraged and appraised .The R&D cell implements activities such as basic research, establishing centers of excellence, cultivating research skills in faculty by deputing for Ph.D, Conferences, workshops, Short term Training programs, & promoting faculty to submit research proposals to different funding agencies. *Library and Information Centre*: The Central Library functions as the primary information resource centre, and repository of all printed and e-resources for teaching and research activities at the institute. The Library occupies an area of 3000 Sq.m an independent block and it caters to the information needs of the students and faculty members of the institute. It has more than 87,000 volumes of books, 23,000 unique Titles, 100 technical journals and 13700 E-Books. Library is also subscribing E-Resources viz, Elsevier Science Direct, Springer, Taylor and Francis, IEEE, ACSE, ProQuest and Knimbus through VTU Library Consortia. The Central Library is providing extensive research support services to the research scholars and faculty members of the Institute. *Aims and Objectives of the Workshop:* The aim of this workshop is to give the participants a broad overview of research activities with special emphasis on reference management tools and their usefulness in organizing and managing research literature. Use of reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, will be helpful in creating & organizing bibliographies, construct references while writing research, collaborating and discovering new research. The advanced features of these tools help in automatic insertion of error free standard references and bibliographies through plug-ins, thereby saving the time, energy & efforts of research scholars. *Major Topics Covered:* The following major topics will be covered in the workshop: Ø Introduction to Research and Research Ethics Ø Selection of Journals for research output Ø Quantifying Research output Ø Analysis of publications of BLDEACET based on the listing of Scopus abstract and citation databases. Ø Information Discovery: Tools, Tips & Technologies Ø Reference Management Tools for management of literature Ø Reference Management Tool- Mendeley with "hands-on-practice *Target of Participants*: *60 Nos*. Academicians, faculty members ,research evaluators, current and prospective research scholars and LIS professionals. The number of seats is limited and the selection will be based on 'first come first served' basis. *Resource Persons:* The resource persons are eminent professional experts / scientists from the field of LIS & IT. They have an extensive experience with the use of such reference management tools. *Duration:* (May 25th and 26th, 2018) Two days workshop includes theory & Hands- on practice. (Participants are requested to bring their laptops preferably with Internet connectivity) *Venue:* Seminar Hall, Library Building and Hands on Sessions will be handled in Computer Centre *Workshop Fee:* The Registration fee for the workshop: Rs 250/- *Registration of Workshop:* The application for registration in the workshop should be online www.bldeacet.ac.in/rmt/ before 15th May, 2018. Contact Person: Dr.M.M.Bachalapur, Chief Librarian -- Dr. M M Bachalapur Ph.D Librarian BLDEA'S Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology Ashram Road, VIJAYAPUR-586103 Mob: 9740016911 ORCID ID:0000-0003-2402-2477 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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confirmation regarding the book Encyclopedia of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology
by Kumaravel C 20 Apr '18

20 Apr '18

Dear Sir/ Madam,Recently we had purchased the bookEncyclopedia of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Technology, Fourth Edition, Six Volume Set (Print)ISBN 9781841848198 GBP 2410, Rs.2,28,468 All the Pictures/Figures and Illustrations are in black and white.  There is a doubt, whether the supplier had supplied a Xerox copy of the above title.Any one who has the above book in the stock, Kindly confirm whether the above book printed in colour or black & white format.  with regards,Kumaravel.CLibrarian (SG)MTPGRIHSPuducherryKumaravel.CLibrarian (SG)MTPGRIHSPuducherry

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