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Call for Librarian Development Program (LDP)
by Wasim Rahaman 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Dear all, This is the third call for 4 days Librarian Development Program (LDP) on Open Source Content Management Software Joomla and Digital Repository Software DSpace will be held on 15-18th February 2018 organised by Information Resource Center (IRC), INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad, UP in collaboration with MANLIBNET. Hurry up limited seats are available. Brochure & Registration Form- http://www.inmantec.edu/irc/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Brochure-Reg-Form.pdf Online Registration Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSxyoThk2TnWhJTycT6Ea9xQ7Fi-fVb8s… -- ****************************************************************************Thanking You * Wasim Rahaman Assistant Librarian Information Resource Center (INMANTEC) Integrated Academy of Management and Technology Adhyatmik Nagar, Delhi-Hapur Bypass, NH 24 Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad, UP-201009 Contact- +919732007360 Email- kolrahaman04(a)gmail.com Website- http://coprofessionals.wordpress.com ************************************************************************** In-Touch:* <https://www.facebook.com/wasim.rahaman.16/> <https://twitter.com/I_wRAHAMAN> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/102188888353975846892> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasim-rahaman-a350a3b3?trk=hp-identity-name> <https://www.instagram.com/me_wasimr/> <https://in.pinterest.com/wasimr04/> <https://nitrkl.academia.edu/WasimRahaman> <http://wasimrlis.blogspot.in> <https://secure.skype.com/portal/overview?intsrc=client-_-webapp-_-productio…> <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1233-0536> <https://www.slideshare.net/wasimr04> <https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/wasim-rahaman/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRRMO9wKWvb7h6uFPhvxBSg> <http://www.lislinks.com/profile/WasimRahaman> <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wasim_Rahaman>* ************************************************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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COLLOQUIUM-1 Open Educational Resources : an overview
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 COLLOQUIUM-1 (2017-2019) Title : Open Educational Resources : an overview Abstract The higher education system is changing rapidly across the globe, which gave birth to creativity, innovation, and adaptability in one direction, and engaged the people in competition for resources in another. Until recently, the educational support especially the resources was limited to the privileged groups of students and professors, and this lead to think about the freedom of users in today's networked society. Open Educational Resources (OER) is the way which enables digital educational resources to everyone free of any legal, financial or technical barriers and access to knowledge as a public good. Our presentation concerns about how OER cherish the culture of participation, collaboration and sharing with use of digital contents and ICT which put a notable contribution to the development of knowledge society. Our study also covers the implementation of OER and its various challenges with a special reference to libraries. Speaker Topic Abhishek Kumar Introduction Sonali K Triwedi Background Amrita OER Initiatives Gopalji Implementation Paritosh Kumar Advantages Ranjeet Kumar Singh Disadvantages Mahadev Sahaji Mohite Drivers and Inhibitors Mayukh Sarkar Role of library & Conclusion Co-ordinator : Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date : 24-01-2018 Time : 2 p.m. Venue : DRTC Class Room(G-16), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited. -- 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 Librarianship in Next Generation Libraries
by rajalaxmi govanakoppa 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Dear Distinguished Professors/ LIS Professionals/ Researchers, Greetings!!! With due respect, we feel immense pleasure to inform you that University College of Science Library, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka is organising, One Day National Conference on *“Librarianship in Next Generation Libraries” *on 21*st*, February, 2018. We cordially invite you to contribute your valuable input on any one of the themes and sub themes through original research papers/case studies/articles covering issues, practices, techniques and strategies in various aspects. *THEME OF THE CONFERENCE* *“Librarianship in **Next Generation Libraries”* *Sub Themes * - *ICT applications to Next Generation Libraries.* - *User expectations and User Services.* - *Skills for managing the next generation libraries.* - *Open Access and Best Practices.* - *Library/Web 2.0 and Library/Web 3.0* - *Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories.* - *Intellectual Property Rights.* - *Library portals, Wi-Fi, Remote Access.* - *Librametrics to Infographics.* *CALL FOR PAPERS* Contributors can send their original research papers, case studies and results of surveys on any of the sub themes mentioned above or any other theme relevant to the main theme of the Conference. *Accepted papers will be published in the Edited Book. *Registration of author is mandatory and every paper will be included after the Registration fee is paid. Papers should be sent to nccngl2018(a)gmail.com on or before *5th February **2018. * *Please find the attached file (Conference Brochure) * *For further details you may contact:* *Smt. Rajalaxmi A. Govanakoppa.* Organising Secretary, *“Librarianship in **Next Generation Libraries”* Library and Information Center, University College of Science, Tumkur University, B.H. Road, Tumkur University, Tumakuru – 572 103 Karnataka, India E-mail: nccngl2018(a)gmail.com www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in Phone: +*+91-9731434434* ---------------------------------------------------- With Regards, Rajalaxmi A. Govanakoppa Assistant Librarian University College of Science Tumkur University Tumkur- 572 103 Karnataka Email: rajalaxmi(a)tumkuruniversity.in

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GST Exemption for online educational journals/periodicals
by Deepali V 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

Dear All, Recommendations made on GST Rate changes on services by the 25th GST Council Meeting dated 18-January-2018 19:40 IST *27. To exempt subscription of online educational journals/periodicals by educational institutions who provide degree recognized by any law from GST.* PFA Press Relesae attached. Source : http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517141 Gazette Notification awaited. Good day ahead. -- Thanks & Regards D V Kuberkar Head, Digital Library TATA Memorial Hospital Dr. E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012 Email ; kuberkardv(a)tmc.gov.in Tel : 91 - 22 - 24177257 Mobile : 9819687486 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics Studies. Volume 5 Issue 1 (January March 2018 ) Published.
by editor＠informaticsstudies.in 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Informatics Studies has just published its latest issue at http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest. Print version of the journal can be subscribed through www.indianjournals.com Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, Editors, Informatics Studies Centre for Informatics Research and Development editor(a)informaticsstudies.in Informatics Studies. Vol 5, No 1 (2018): Informatics Studies Table of Contents http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics/issue/view/26 Tools for Measuring Impact of Research- Editor Re-emergence of CDS/ISIS and scope for cultural information systems: Unicode compliance and renewed relevance in Indian context - Hussain K Haroon. Scientometric Analysis of Global Dengue Research and Applicability of Lotka’s Law - Sadik Batcha M. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (DJLIT): A Bibliometric Study - Sushma HR. Harnessing ICT for National Security and Sustainable Development in Nigeria – Isa Kamaluddeen El-Kalash,Samaila Baba Mohammed, Dickie Agumba Ulu. Need for an Academic Library Consortia in Nigeria - Kayode Sunday John Dada Research Archive of Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (RAIITH) - Kimidi Siva Shankar, Mallikarjuna C, Saket Asthana. Book Review: Informetrics: Assessing Reliability and Validity of Research- Divya L R Next Issue will be special Issue on Dr. S R. Ranganathan. Papers can be submitted up to 15nth March 2018. >From Volume 5 onwards complimentary copies in print will not be mailed to organizations, which were receiving that since Volume 1. Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, Editors, Informatics Studies Centre for Informatics Research and Development editor(a)informaticsstudies.in Informatics Studies http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Junior Research Fellow:One position
by Tanmay Mondal 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

National Institute of Advanced Studies, a visionary initiative by J R D Tata, invites applications from eligible candidates for engagement in the post of JRF. *Qualifications & Experience Required*: Post graduation in Science / Engineering / *Library and Information science*/ Media studies/ Mass communication and a strong interest in risk analysis, science and technology policy and science communication. NET/ JEST/GATE, etc. qualified candidates are also encouraged to apply. Emoluments : As per DST rules Last Date: 30/01/2018 *For More:**http://nias.res.in/sites/default/files/2018-18January-JRF-SNSE.pdf <http://nias.res.in/sites/default/files/2018-18January-JRF-SNSE.pdf>* * WITH REGARDS* *Tanmay Mondal * *Contract Officer (Library)* *BEL, Bangalore * -- 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 anand bandi 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Dear Moderator,Kindly post the following on your forum for wider coverage. The Resource Centre of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Ministry of Textiles, Government of India) Mumbai in association with Bombay Science Librarians' Association known -BOSLA is organising two days National Conference on Modern Librarianship: Opportunities and Challenges (NCML-2018) to be held during 8-9 June, 2018. The details of the conference and main and sub-themes can be accessed from the Website. https://bosla2013.wixsite.com/ncml2018 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/

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Followup Invitation to Lecture by Marshall Breeding
by Library 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Dear All, This is a follow-up invitation to the Special Evening Lecture organized by Raman Research Institute and Informatics India Ltd. Speaker of the evening is Dr. Marshall Breeding and the topic is “Technology in Context: How economic and cultural realities shape the use of Technologies in Libraries. The event is on 21st January 2018 at 5 PM (High Tea starts at 4.30 PM) We have received an overwhelming response within two days of the announcement of the event. Since the event is on a Sunday , organizers have to plan the schedule. We have to furnish a tentative list of the participant to the security on duty. Depending on the number of participants, we have to book the hall. We appreciate your confirmation to Dr. B M Meera, Librarian, RRI. Send your RSVP to [ mailto:meera@rri.res.in | meera(a)rri.res.in ] . We at RRI, welcome all our professional friends to make use of this opportunity to listen to the expert in the domain “Library Technology”. Manjunath -- Dr Meera. B. M Librarian, Raman Research Institute, Sir C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar Post, Bangalore - 560080 Ph: [ callto:9480836045 | 9480836045 ] email: meera(a)rri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Science launches Dimensions
by Satish Munnolli 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Dear professionals, Here is a new platform ... DIMENSIONS launched in the last week ! Dimensions is a linked research knowledge system that makes it easy to find and analyze the most relevant research information, uncover evidence of impact, reach and engagement, and gather insights to inform future research activity. Access the free platform at https://app.dimensions.ai/discover/publication Hope, you will find this interesting. Satish S. Munnolli, PhD Librarian, Scientific Officer 'F' Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210 -----Original Message----- From: Scientometrics, Informetrics and Cybermetrics [mailto:ISSI@LISTSERV.REDIRIS.ES] On Behalf Of Stacy Konkiel Sent: Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 9:31 PM To: ISSI(a)LISTSERV.REDIRIS.ES Subject: [ISSI] Digital Science launches Dimensions - explore 128m publications, grants, patents, metrics and more **with apologies for cross-posting** Dear all, We are excited to share the news that Digital Science has this week launched Dimensions, a ground-breaking research information platform that enables users to explore over 4 billion connections between 128 million publications, grants, patents, data and metrics for the first time, with free search and citation data across 89 million articles. Developed by six Digital Science companies in collaboration with over 100 leading research organizations from around the world, Dimensions breaks down barriers to discovery and innovation by providing a better, faster way to discover, understand and analyze the global research landscape. Daniel Hook, CEO at Digital Science, said: “The Dimensions project is a response to an urgent need for a more modern and inclusive research information platform, one which truly services the needs of both researchers and research institutions. Digital Science has always placed a focus on close collaboration with the scholarly community to develop and deliver solutions that will directly benefit the future of research; in creating Dimensions, we are empowering researchers, institutions, government, funders and publishers to redefine the ways in which scholarly work is discovered and evaluated.” To learn more about Dimensions please visit https://www.dimensions.ai, access the free platform at https://app.dimensions.ai/discover/publication, or register today for one of our upcoming introductory webinars: • January 17, 5pm GMT/12 pm EST: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gwGxZv65T7mO_puJrmG5mQ • January 22, 2:30pm GMT/9:30 am EST: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_665QhJc4RMeWJoPrV7FyJA And find us on Twitter @DSDimensions! Kind regards, Cat and the Digital Science/Dimensions team ---------------------------------------------------- Archives of ISSI: http://listserv.rediris.es/archives/issi.html ------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Workshop at Your Institute / Organization
by Dp Tripathi 16 Jan '18

16 Jan '18

Dear Friends, I have received many requests for workshop but it is not possible to reach everywhere so found another solution for those friends who are really interested to learn workshop content online. On any Saturday or Sunday, I can conduct online workshop with the help of Skype. If anyone of you or institute is interested, may arrange the following to conduct the live workshop. 1. One Laptop with Internet connectivity. Ensure that Laptop has Webcam and Microphone facility. 2. One Skype Account If one can arrange this, make the participants sit in the computer lab and we can conduct the workshop online. But the number of participants should be limited not more than 15 to attend the query easily. If you have any query or question, you may drop mail at librarianguide(a)gmail.com 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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