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Passing away of Prof. B Guha
by Wajih Alvi 26 Jan '18

26 Jan '18

 Prof. B Guha is no more I had met him for the first time in 1978 when we had invited him to a seminar in the Department of LIS at the University of Kashmir.I remember and cherish my meetings with the great man What a man of dedication, simplicity and great vision. . Now that he is no more simply shouting he did this thing and that thing or he was this and that will not do. As a symbol of respect and appreciation to his contributions and accomplishments let us strive to work the way he did to contribute to the profession that is craving for  transformation in the wake of the ICT revolution. That will be a befitting tribute to the departed soul.  I treasure all the wonderful times I have spent with him and all the happy memories I have of him.  Prof.Wajih A AlviProf. Wajih A. AlviX professor, Universigty of KashmirX Professor under UNDP in EthiopiaX University Librarian, IUST, KashmirLane B, Alamdar ColonyRawalpora, Srinagar-190 005 (J&K)Mobile: 0941901 4482Landline: 91-194230-0832 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers
by Dr.S.Dhanavandan 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Dear Sir/Madam *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: 28th February 2018 Notification of Acceptance: 5th March 2018 *Note:* The contributors are requested to submit survey based/case study papers not exceeding 2500 words in 12-point Times New Roman. References should be provided as per American Psychological Association (APA). Papers will be accepted after Plagiarism check. Accepted papers will be published in the Seminar Proceedings with ISBN. Papers are to be sent to the Organizing Secretary. *Email:cutnlib@gmail.com <cutnlib(a)gmail.com>* *Registration fee:* Faculty/ LIS Professionals - Rs.1000/- (Rs.1500/-with accommodation) Research Scholars/Students - Rs. 500/- (Rs.750/-with accommodation) *Prof. S. Ravi,*Seminar Director *Dr. S. Dhanavandan*,Organising Secretary -- with regards *Dr. S. Dhanavandan* Deputy Librarian & Head Central Library Central University of Tamil Nadu Thiruvarur-610 005, TN Mobile:094428 67275 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article require urgently
by Gaurang Raval . 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Hello One of our Faculty member want under mentioned Article urgently. Details: 1) Outcomes and Predictors of Late-Life Depression Trajectories in Older Primary Care Patients by XingjiaCuiM.D., M.P.H., M.S.ac <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748112606083#!>Jeffrey, M.LynessM.D.a <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748112606083#!> WanTangPh.D.b <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748112606083#!> XinTuPh.D.ab <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748112606083#!> YeatesConwellM.D.a <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748112606083#!>; The American Journal of Geriatric Psychiatry <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/10647481>, Volume 16, Issue 5 <https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/10647481/16/5>, May 2008, Pages 406-415. Link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1064748112606083 Please send me the same, if have access of it.(*gaurangr(a)iimcal.ac.in <gaurangr(a)iimcal.ac.in>*) It will be a great help. Thank you very much. Regards, *GAURANG RAVAL* Library Assistant (Out-Source) B C Roy Memorial Library Indian Institute of Management - Calcutta Joka, Kolkata - 700104, 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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Call for Papers : National Conference on Open Data and Data Repositories, 06-08 March 2018
by sivan kutty 25 Jan '18

25 Jan '18

Dear Sir, Kindly post the message given below in this group. National Conference on Open Data and Data Repositories (NCODDR), 06-08 March 2018, Organised by University Library, Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT), Kochi, Kerala The main aim of the conference of open data and Data repository (NCODDR) is bringing eminent academicians, experts working in the field of data science, library professionals, scholars, information professionals to a common platform for exploring and discussing the technology advances and innovations that play a key role in data management. This conference is expected to provide an insight into latest technologies, standards and best practices as well as providing a platform for networking and sharing of ideas with global experts and peers. For more details please visit http://library.cusat.ac.in/ncoddr/ Selected papers will be published in LIBRARY HERALD as a special issue. Regards Sivan Sivankutty VSJunior LibrarianSOE LibraryCUSATPh: 9895258101

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Fulbright-Nehru Specialist Program 2018-19 (Library Science) - last date 15/04/2018
by Vivek Yadav 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Dear All, *Program Description* The Fulbright-Nehru Specialist Program provides an opportunity for Indian universities and institutions of higher learning to draw on the expertise of U.S. scholars and professionals and develop linkages with American institutions. Specialist grants focus on strengthening and supporting the development needs of institutions and broadening institutional cooperation. Fulbright-Nehru Specialists work in their areas of expertise as they enhance their understanding of the cultural and educational contexts of the host country through engagement with the host community. *India Specific Guidelines for Submitting Applications* Please read the following guidelines carefully before proceeding further. 1. Applications requesting multiple visits for specialists will not be approved. Therefore, please *do not *select this option when submitting the form. 2. Funding is* not available* to cover any part of local hospitality expense on behalf of host institution. Local hospitality (housing, meals, local transportation, and program-related in-country travel) must be borne by host institutions. Therefore, please *do not *select options which will make your application ineligible. 3. Grants are limited. Preference will be given to institutes/university departments that have not hosted a Fulbright Specialist in the last three years. 4. All selected applicants will be notified about the result by May 30, 2018. 5. Processing of the selected applications typically takes 4-5 months. Please take this timeline into account when planning the start date of the project. *Application Procedure* Applications need to be submitted online through the Fulbright Specialist Program (FSP) Portal. Please read the Host Institution Application Instructions <http://www.usief.org.in/upload/Host%20Institution%20Application%20Instructi…> carefully and follow the instructions for submission of applications. Interested institutions may download the Host Institution Project Proposal Document <http://www.usief.org.in/upload/Host%20Institution%20Project%20Proposal%20Fo…>. This Word document includes all of the questions that host institutions must complete when they submit the required online application through the FSP Portal. This document would be helpful in reviewing all of the required information before submitting the online application form. The document also lists the eligible academic fields and specializations within each field. *However, please note, project proposals submitted via post/courier or email as a Word or PDF attachment will not be accepted. All project proposals must be submitted online through the FSP Portal.* Last date of submission of application on the portal is *April 15, 2018*. For any query, please write to Dr. Girish Kaul at girish(a)usief.org.in. *Join the Fulbright Specialist Program 2018-19* *See more details * http://www.lisportal.com/en/lis-result/2379-fulbright-nehru-specialist-prog… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Assistant
by putta swamy 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Dear Sir/Madam, The B N M Institute of Technology, a premier Engineering College in Bengaluru, which has been accredited as grade A institution by NAAC and ISO 9001:2008 certified institution invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the Library Assistants post for its Library & Information Center. The candidates should have M.L.I.Sc. degree in Library & Information Science with 2-3 years experience in an automated Library environment. Also, the candidates must be fluent in English and should have fair knowledge of computer applications. Preference will be given to the candidates those who have very good communication skills and experience from engineering college library environment. The salary will be negotiable and match with other engineering college Libraries. The interested candidates may send their Resume in soft copy to library_ug(a)bnmit.in OR in person by latest 30-01-2018. With best wishes, Dr. R.M. Putta Swamy, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil., Ph.D. Chief Librarian B N M Institute of Technology 27th Cross, 12th Main Road, Banashankari II Stage, BENGALURU - 560 070 E-mail: library_ug(a)bnmit.in

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Institution of Prof.P.V.Konnur Gold Medal at Rani Channamma University, Belagavi
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

*Dear Professional friends,* * This is to bring to your kind notice that, Prof.P.V.Konnur, former Professor and Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, “Vidhya Sangama”, Belagavi was felicitated on his superannuation at Visvesvaraya Technological University, “Jnana Sangama”, Belagavi on 20th December 2013 by this felicitation committee**.* *After completion of the felicitation function there was a savings of Rs.1.20 Lakhs. Hence, the members of the felicitation committee have now decided to institute a **GOLD MEDAL in the name of Prof.P.V.Konnur in the **Department of Library and Information Science, Rani Channamma University, “Vidhya Sangama”, Belagavi.* *On our enquiry, the Registrar of Rani Channamma University, Belagavi has informed us that, the institution of GOLD MEDAL in Rani Channamma University, Belagavi will cost Rs.2 Lakhs and if the GOLD MEDAL is to be awarded in the current year 2018 convocation, an additional Rs.10 thousand has to be paid.* *Hence in this connection, we are in deficit of Rs.90 thousand. It is hence, I on behalf of the felicitation committee request all the friends, admirers and students of **Prof.P.V.Konnur **to generously contribute to make this fund reach the desired target of Rs.2.10 Lakhs on or before 10th of February 2018.* *Those who desire to contribute may kindly transfer money to the following Bank Account:* *Name of the Account: “Prof.P.V.Konnur Felicitation Committee”* *Name of the Bank: State Bank of India* *Branch: VTU Campus* *Account No: 64126564118* *IFSC: SBIN0040649* *Branch Code: 40649* *CIF No: 74061528100* *Thanking you,* * Yours faithfully,* * Dr. K.R.Mulla* *Organizing Secretary,* *Prof. P.V.Konnur Felicitation Committee* -- Dr. K. R. Mulla, M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D. Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama", Belagavi - 590 018, Karnataka, India. Ph: 0831-2498192 URL: http://www.vtu.ac.in/ http://vtuconsortium.in/ *My Google Scholar Citations <https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=Fu9iOuMAAAAJ&view_op=list…>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Exemption of Online Journals and Periodicals from GST
by Upadhyay P K 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Dear LIS Professionals, We know that printed books, journals and newspapers are exempted from GST. However online journals , databases, eBooks and eLearning subscription were/are covered under 18% GST charges. During its 25th Meeting on 18th January 2018 in New Delhi, GST Council has recommended many relief measures regarding GST rates on goods and services covering many sectors and commodities. Exemption from GST has been considered on subscription of online educational journals/periodicals. Point no. 27 in the notification available at http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175726 is stated as "To exempt subscription of online educational journals/periodicals by educational institutions who provide degree recognized by any law from GST". It is a great relief for library subscription in an educational/technical institutions, colleges, and universities awarding degrees. But is again vague for online subscription by a library of other type of organization. We should appreciate the persons/groups/organizations/agencies in bringing out at least some thing for libraries. But we should try to explicitly get incorporated library subscriptions similar to General Financial Rules (GFR) of Government of India where it says 'Library books, publications, periodicals, etc. are excluded from term 'goods'. From this exemption, I understand that : 1. This proposition was submitted and represented by a non-library professional/administration person. 2. There is no mention of 'Library'. This means except online Journals/periodicals all other online subscriptions may be under 18% GST. For example: eBooks, Scopus, Web of Science, Plagiarism tools, Research Tools, Aggregated contents, Reports, Online Courses, Databases, Digital Libraries. 3. Except educational institutions, all other libraries(Govt, R&D, Public Library, special library, NGOs) online subscriptions are under 18% GST including journals/periodicals. Let's write and represent our concerns to GST Council in individual/group/agency/organization/association capacity to come out with explicit tax rules for library procurement and subscriptions. I am going to write/approach GST council. with regards. ------------------------------ Pradip Kumar Upadhyay Senior Technical Director & Officer Incharge Library National Informatics Centre (NIC) Block-A, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi- 110003 Ph: 91-11-24360567, 24305481 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening for Information Management Trainee at NIFT-Mumbai
by anand bandi 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the Trainee requirements on LIS Forum."The National Institute of Fashion Technology (Govt. of India), a premier institute of the national importance specialized in subject areas of Design, Technology and Management looking for fresh M.L.I.Sc Candidates to be recruited for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for a period of one year. It is a opportunity for M.L.I.Sc freshers to work in an automated and cloud based Library environment. The candidates must be a M.L.I.Sc freshers from the Department of Library and Information Science from Indian Universities conducting 2 year integrated regular programmes. The candidates must be fluent in English and should have fair knowledge of computer applications. Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 10000=00 per month. Such details of the candidates to reach the undersigned on or before 28th February, 2018. Those who fulfill the qualification criteria may send in their C.V on the e-mail headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in or courier their CV on the address indicated below.Those candidates who are presently pursuing their 2nd year M.L.I.Sc may also apply provisionally. Short listed candidates will be called for the interview at later date which will be intimated separately. No TA/DA be paid for attending such interview. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Ministry of Textiles, GoI, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile :7715833561 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in ; dr.anbandi@gmail.comhttp://14.139.111.26/jspui/http://14.139.111.19/jspui/

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Sad Demise of Prof. B. Guha
by Bidyarthi Dutta 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

I am extremely sorry to inform you that the veteran stalwart of LIS, the most Respected Prof. Bimalendu Guha (b.1926) [popularly known as B. Guha] left for his heavenly abode on 21st January, 2018 at 8.00 PM in his New Delhi (C R Park) residence. He issurvived by two sons. Prof. Guha joined INSDOC (Now NISCAIR) in 1956. After getting his Master's Degree in Library Science in 1950 from the University of Delhi, he joined the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta and worked for six years. In INSDOC, he was the veteran teacher in the Associateship in Information Science Course. Once, Prof. Guha was the regular contributor to the library science periodicals. Large number of his contributions were published in Annals of Library & Information Studies of NISCAIR. Apart from his regular teaching assignment, Prof. Guha contributed number of lectures in many institutions. The famous book entitled "Documentation and Information: Services, Techniques and Systems; Kolkata: The World Press, 1999" is the Bible to the LIS students and research scholars till date. Heartful consolation to his friends and family members. May the departed soul rest in peace. -- 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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