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Internship at IIHS Library
by Vinay M S 05 Mar '18

05 Mar '18

Dear Sir, Kindly post this to the forum. Job Title: Intern Location: Sadashivanagar, Bangalore Position : One Qualifications : Masters in Library and Information Science Experience : 0-2 IIHS Library is looking for a motivated fresh graduate, for an Intern position. This internship will involve assisting Library operations and services, mainly user and research services, instruction and outreach, acquisition and technical processing of learning resources being acquired for the Library. Coordinating with the Library team, this position requires a working knowledge of Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) standard, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and exposure to open source or proprietary Library automation systems, preferably Koha Library Management System, though not mandatory. This is initially for five months and will be extended based on performance of the candidate. Please apply here: http://iihs.co.in/iihs-people/careers/iihs-internship- programme/ Thank you. Thanks & regards, Vinay M S Assistant Librarian [image: Indian Institute for Human Settlements] <http://iihs.co.in/> iihs.co.in [image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/iihsin> [image: Facebook] <https://www.facebook.com/iihsin> [image: LinkedIn] <http://linkedin.com/company/indian-institute-for-human-settlements> [image: Youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/user/iihschannel/videos?sort=dd&view=1&shelf_index=0> IIHS BANGALORE CITY CAMPUS :: 197/36, 2nd Main Road, Sadashivanagar Bangalore 560 080. India. P: +91 80 6760 6666 | F: +91 80 2361 6814 IIHS CHENNAI :: Floor 7A, Chaitanya Exotica, 24/51 Venkatnarayana Road, T Nagar, Chennai 600 017. India. T +91 44 6630 5500/6555 6590 IIHS DELHI :: 803 Surya Kiran, 19 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110 001. India. P: +91 11 4360 2798 IIHS MUMBAI :: Flat No.2, Purnima Building, Patel Compound, 20-C, Napean Sea Road Mumbai 400 006. India. P: +91 22 6525 3874

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Call for papers
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 03 Mar '18

03 Mar '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Call for papers From: "Dr.S.Dhanavandan" <dhanavandan(a)gmail.com> Date: Sat, March 3, 2018 2:58 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- *National Seminar on* *INNOVATIVE LIBRARIANSHIP: CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES* *26th & 27th, March 2018* Jointly Organized by *Department of Library and Information Science &* *Central Library* *Central University of Tamil Nadu* *Thiruvarur-610 005* *CALL FOR PAPERS* *Theme and subtheme of the Seminar:* - Information Literacy - Trends and Technologies in Libraries - Web Resources and Technologies - Search Engines and Federated Search - Social Networks - Digital Libraries and Digital Preservation - Institutional Repository - E-Teaching and E-Learning - Open Source Software and Open Access - Electronic Publishing - Resource Sharing, Networking and Consortia - Online Courses SWAYAM, MOOCs - Total Quality Management & Knowledge Management - Security Systems - RFID, CCTV, Biometric etc. - Ethics of Access, Plagiarism, Copyright and Licensing - Metrics in Library and Information Science - LIS Education and Research *Important Dates:* Submission of Full Paper: 7th March 2018 Notification of Acceptance: 9th March 2018 *Registration fee:* Faculty/ LIS Professionals - Rs.1000/- (Rs.1500/-with accommodation) Research Scholars/Students - Rs. 500/- (Rs.750/-with accommodation) *Dr. S. Dhanavandan* Organising Secretary, NSIL2018 -- with regards *Dr. S. Dhanavandan* Deputy Librarian & Head Central Library Central University of Tamil Nadu Thiruvarur-610 005, TN Mobile:094428 67275

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[IFLA-L] 2018 ASIS&T Annual Meeting Call for Proposals
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wed, February 28, 2018 7:56 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The 81st Annual Meeting of the Association for Information Science and Technology November 9-14, 2018, Vancouver, Canada BUILDING AN ETHICAL AND SUSTAINABLE INFORMATION FUTURE WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES This meeting will focus the creative and analytical energies of the ASIS&T community on the dramatic near horizon socio-technical shifts expected due to rapid developments in technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, virtual and augmented reality, and embedded, ubiquitous computing. The opportunities afforded by these technologies are enormous, as are the challenges of ensuring that ethical and human-centered perspectives, including sustainability, privacy, human agency and equity, are incorporated into their design and use.Â As interdisciplinary information science and technology researchers and practitioners, with an 80 year tradition of studying and working in this rapidly evolving field, we are uniquely situated to steward and mediate this shift.Â ASIS&T 2018 will provide an opportunity to learn from one another and from leading experts in these emerging technologies; to discuss, critique and pose the much-needed questions; and to share perspectives grounded in our own research and practice that intersect with and provide context for current developments. The ASIS&T Annual Meeting is a premier, peer-reviewed international conference that gathers scholars and practitioners from around the globe to share research, innovations, and insights regarding the role of information and technology in the lives of individuals, organizations and communities. We invite papers, posters and visual presentations, panel and workshop submissions that focus on the conference theme, as well as work that reflects the broader mandate of ASIS&T, regarding the creation, representation, storage, access, dissemination and use of information, media and records, and the systems, tools, and technologies associated with these processes.Â The conference embraces plurality in methods and theories, and encompasses research, development and practice from a broad spectrum of domains, as encapsulated in ASIS&Tâs many special interest groups (SIGs). We are pleased to announce that the ASIS&T 2018 Proceedings will be published by John Wiley & Sons and will be indexed and accessible via multiple international venues. Please note that at least one of the authors must register for the conference in order for a paper to be accepted and published in the proceedings. ------------------------------------------------------------ SUBMISSION INFORMATION The Conftool submission site is available here: ConfTool Submission Site (https://www.conftool.com/asist2018/index.php) All submissions for Papers, Panels, Workshops & Visual Presentations must be formatted according to the guidelines provided in the ASIS&T AM template, as this is the required format for inclusion in the Proceedings. The template is available here: AM18 Proposal Template (https://www.asist.org/am18/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Proposal-Template.docx) Tutorial Proposals must be submitted using this form: Tutorial Proposal Form (https://www.asist.org/am18/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Tutorial-Form.pdf) IMPORTANT DATES Papers, Panels, Workshops & Tutorials Submission System opens:Â Tuesday, 2 January, 2018 Submissions due: Monday, 2 April, 2018 Notifications: Friday, 4 May, 2018 Final publishable version due: Sunday, 15 July, 2018 Visual Presentations Submission System opens:Â Tuesday, 2 January, 2018 Submissions due: Tuesday, 15 May, 2018 Notifications: Friday, 15 June, 2018 Final publishable version due: Sunday, 15 July, 2018 For more information, please visit https://www.asist.org/am18/call-for-proposals/.

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What does R&D in India need?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Here is an interview LIS professionals in India would find interesting (and informative). http://www.cxotoday.com/story/india-needs-to-invest-more-on-research/ Best. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Two Day's National Seminar at DLIS, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal
by Bidyarthi Dutta 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

UGC & RRRLF Sponsored Two Day's National Seminar entitled "The symbiotic reciprocation between school library and public library: rejuvenation of people's university in knowledge society" during March 22-23, 2018; organised by Dept. of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal. For details please visit the following Link: file:///C:/Users/Dutta/Downloads/201802285391%20(2).pdf -- Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta Asst. Professor Department of Library & Information Science Vidyasagar University Midnapore-721 102 West Bengal India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Assistants required
by Bidyarthi Dutta 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Applications are invited for two Project Assistants for the DST-Funded project on Scientometrics in the Dept. of Library & Information Sc. Vidyasagar University, Midnapore 721102, West Bengal . To see details please visit the following link: file:///C:/Users/Dutta/Downloads/201802265383%20(1).pdf Last Date: March 09, 2018. Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta Asst. Professor Department of Library & Information Science Vidyasagar University Midnapore-721 102 West Bengal India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant-Robert Bosch Engineering & Business Solutions Pvt Ltd
by Emmanuel E (RBEI/ETM) 01 Mar '18

01 Mar '18

Dear Sir, Please publish this requirement in LIS forum. Job Title: Library Assistant ( Non-Technical) Organization: K-Centre (Library), Robert Bosch Engineering and Business Solutions Pvt Ltd (RBEI), Bengaluru Location: Bengaluru Educational Qualifications: Bachelors Degree from any stream/faculty (regular course) or Diploma in Library Science (regular course) Requirements: Fluency in English Language. Excellent interpersonal skills & client service skills . Excellent computer skills, particularly MS Office Experience: Fresher Nature of Engagement : On contract basis (for one year) Salary: Entry Level Please send your resume to : emmanuel.ec(a)in.bosch.com<mailto:emmanuel.ec@in.bosch.com> About K-Centre: RBEI K-Centre is a fully automated Library & Information centre which caters to the information needs of RBEI associates with specialized collection of printed and electronic media. RBEI K-Centre seeks Library Assistant with working knowledge of MS office and possess good communication skills Best regards, Emmanuel EC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for National Conference in J K Business School
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Gulshan Sachdeva" <gksachdeva30(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, February 28, 2018 2:46 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- We are pleased to inform you that JK Business School, Gurgaon is going to organize a one day National Conference on "Copyrights Patent and Plagiarism: Threat or Opportunity for Academia and Publishing Industry" on Friday, 30th of March, 2010 at Gurgaon Campus. The main objective of the conference is to promote the library and information science professionals to discharge , exchange and discuss their resourceful and creative views, ideas and their experiences in Library & information services at a common platform. We believe that this conference will be very useful and beneficial to Library Professionals, Information Scientists. Researchers, Academicians, Teachers & Students, Corporate Executives and Publishers. We on behalf of JK Business School, Gurgaon would like to invite you to attend the conference and contribute research papers. Details of the conference are attached. -- Thanks & Regards Gulshan Kr. Sachdeva M.No.- +91-9911496696 <099114%2096696>

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Limited Edition Prints of Portrait of Ramanujan
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Umeshareddy Kacherki" <umeshred(a)yahoo.com> Date: Wed, February 28, 2018 10:25 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear all, The Portrait of Srinivasa Ramanujan, one of the greatest mathematicians of all times, was unveiled in IISER Pune Library last year.Â Prof. Gouri Ambika, a theoretical physicist, has painted the original portrait using Oil on Canvas.Â Now, high quality reproductions of the portrait as prints on canvas, are being made available as Limited Edition Prints. Please see attached poster announcing the same. If you are interested in having one print of this painting in the library of your institute, you can book the same online. For details and ordering the limited edition print :Â http://www.indiaart.com/Art-Marketplace/painting-details/19977/Ramanujan Please note since it is distributed as limited edition prints,Â it will be available only for the limited number decided and will be supplied on a priority basis as per the date of booking.Â Thanks and RegardsUmesh *** Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki Deputy Librarian Indian Institute of Science Education & Research Pune Pashan, Pune - 411008, India. Phone: +91-20-25908004

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ai4i: CALL FOR PAPERS, IDEAS, and PARTICIPATION
by Biswanath Dutta 28 Feb '18

28 Feb '18

*****************Sorry for Cross Postings********** First IEEE International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Industries September 26-28, 2018 The Hills Hotel Laguna Hills, California http://www.ai4i.org Artificial Intelligence (AI) is concerned with computing technologies that allow machines to see, hear, talk, think, learn, and solve problems. On one hand, it allows business decisions to be driven by real-time models that enable unprecedented levels of accuracy and efficiency. On the other hand, general and domain-specific problem solving can be integrated with semantic technologies. In addition, business-business, business-customer, and customer-customer may be interconnected in a revolutionary way to support new business models with elevated customer experiences. The first International Conference on Artificial Intelligence for Industries (ai4i 2018), technically sponsored by IEEE, is an international forum focusing on incorporating artificial intelligence into business products and services that may be brought to the market in the near future. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following: TOPICS OF INTEREST * Semantic and cognitive aspects in different industries * Innovative operations using artificial intelligence * Immersive environments for e-commerce * Multimodal interaction * Human/agent interaction * Business knowledge representation and domain-specific problem solving * Machine and deep learning * Behavior and activity generation * Data generation and validation * Dialogue modeling and generation * Data fusion and representation * System components of intelligent platforms for industries * New business opportunities SUBMISSIONS Authors are invited to submit a 4-page (regular), 2-page (short), and 2-page (abstract) manuscript in double-column IEEE format following the guidelines available on the ai4i2018 web page. The conference proceedings will be submitted for inclusion to the IEEE Computer Society Press. Distinguished quality papers presented at the conference will be selected for publication in internationally renowned journals. DEADLINES Workshop proposals deadline: May 14, 2018 (Regular, Short, Abstract) Paper submission deadline: June 17, 2018 CONTACT ai4i(a)uci.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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