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TV news reports about the French Institute of Pondicherry
by saravanan 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

Dear Madam / Sir, This is to inform you that CNN TVs' Tamil Channel "News 18" has brought out two news reports (in Tamil) on the French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP): one is regarding the IFP's collection of palm leave manuscripts, and the other one is on the EAP project on the documentation of endangered temple art of Tamil Nadu (see: http://eap.bl.uk/database/overview_project.a4d?projID=EAP896;r=292) Link to the news report about the IFP's collection of palm leave manuscripts, telecast on 01/03/2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJKNgRhZhXU&feature=share&list=PLZjYaGp8v2I… <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJKNgRhZhXU&feature=share&list=PLZjYaGp8v2I…> Link to the news report about the EAP project, telecast on 23/02/2017: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVFr3LtcY5A&sns=fb <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVFr3LtcY5A&sns=fb> Sincerely, Dr. G. Saravanan Librarian Library and Publication Division French Institute of Pondicherry UMIFRE 21 CNRS-MAEE # 11, Saint Louis Street, P.B. No. 33 PUDUCHERRY - 605 001 South India, INDIA Tel : 0091 - 413 – 22 31 661 (direct) Fax : 0091 – 413 - 22 31 605 Mail : saravanan.g(a)ifpindia.org Web Site : www.ifpindia.org Web : http://www.ifpindia.org/saravanan-g ***************************************************************** Please consider the environment before printing this email. Thank you. *****************************************************************

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Bookshop Employees keeping themselves busy (fun)
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 08 Mar '17

08 Mar '17

What happens when book shop employees feel bored? http://www.boredpanda.com/people-match-books-librairie-mollat/?page_numb=3 Above link gives some answer. Our librarians or bookshop guys may not be this innovative. But, How about librarians copying these photos, enlarge and display them in their libraries? Dr P Vyasamoorthy 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 Are you a music buff? Is Google Home available in India? -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment for the post of LIBRARIAN
by Ramakrishna Reddy 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Dear LIS Professionals, The Acharya NRV School of Architecture, Hesaraghatta Main Road, Soldevanahalli, Bangalore is urgently in need of a LIBRARIAN. Minimum requirements for the position are given below. (1) MLIS (Regular) with minimum 60%. (2) 3 to 5 years experience in a reputed institution. (3) Good English communication skills. (4) Working knowledge on Library Automation. Interested candidates may send their resumes to the below mentioned address by mail or contact him personally, immediately. With wishes, *Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy* *Chief LibrarianAcharya Institute of TechnologyAcharya InstitutesHesaraghatta Main RoadAcharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan RoadSoldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post) Bangalore - 560 107Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431Mobile: 9739038652Residence: 080-23461829E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in <ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in> krred(a)yahoo.com <krred(a)yahoo.com> drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com <drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com>http://www.acharya.ac.in <http://www.acharya.ac.in>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Appeal to purchase book on Koha
by vinod mishra 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Dear All, I was hesitating to make appeal to procure my book “Basics of Library automation, Koha library management software and data migration: challenges with case studies", due to Royalty involve in that. <http://www.amazon.in/Library-Automation-Management-Software-Migration/dp/81…> But the commitment made by myself in preface of the book " At last the author would like to share that the royalty received from this book will be contributed to Koha community for its further development and poor children's of India" motivated me to do so because of some novel cause. Therefore i would request all librarians to kindly procure few copies in the library not only to enhance knowledge in the said area but to support my good cause too. The details of the book are available at : http://mishravk.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/preliminary-pages.pdf Please feel free to get any information/help from me in the above topic. <http://www.amazon.in/Library-Automation-Management-Software-Migration/dp/81…> With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Research Study on Fund raising and resource generation in academic libraries in India & Canada
by vrushali r rane 07 Mar '17

07 Mar '17

Respected Sir / MadamRequest you to please cooperate and participate in the below survey.RegardsVrushali RaneDear Sir/Madam,   I am Dr. Sarika Sawant, Asst. prof at SHPT School of Library Science, SNDT Women's University, Mumbai, India. I am doing research study on 'Fund raising/Gifts donations and resource generation in academic libraries in India & Canada' sponsored by Center for Canadian Studies, UGC area studies center. The purpose of this study is to investigate donations/fund raising activities in the university libraries(regular/deemed)  or libraries of institute of national importance in India and Canada. It will also explore the perceptions of librarians towards donations/fund raising activities and their role/utilization of funds for the library.   I would greatly appreciate if you could complete the brief questionnaire if your library is engaged in such activities. The link to the questionnaire is given below   https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/6R763BQ   I expect that it should take approximately 15 minutes for you to complete.  All information that you provide will remain confidential and will be de-identified for all analyses. If you have any questions about this survey feel free to email me. Results from this study will provide different perception of gifts/donations/ fundraising activities that tales place in libraries. Thank you for your participation.  Sincerely,   Dr. Sarika SawantAssistant Professor,SHPT School of Library Science,SNDT Women's University,1 # N.T. Road, Marine Lines,Mumbai 400 020 INDIAhttps://sites.google.com/site/drsarikasawant/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vendor who contribute for LIS community: Koha
by vinod mishra 06 Mar '17

06 Mar '17

Dear All, I on behalf of entire LIS fraternity thanks to Mr. Indranil Das Gupta <https://www.facebook.com/indradg> , a Koha developer from India ( http://www.l2c2.co.in/ ) for his contributions/help for entire Library professionals. He has contributed many patch as well as gifted some features to entire library professionals free of cost although he is having his own firm L2C2 technologies. Recently he has made long awaited SMS driver for Koha users so that one can use it free of cost after availing sms services. As per my personal observation he always helps the entire Koha community on forums as well as for other IT based issues in LIS domain. http://search.cpan.org/~indradg/SMS-Send-IN-Unicel-0.01/ With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INDEXING LANGUAGES
by Salman Haider 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

*INDEXING LANGUAGES <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/03/indexing-languages.html>* A system for naming subjects in the way that we have described <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/02/assigned-indexing.html> is called an *indexing language*, and, like any other language, it will consist of two parts: *vocabulary and syntax.* *Indexing language* <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/03/indexing-languages.html> is a set of items (vocabulary) and devices for handling the relationships between them in a system for providing index descriptions. Indexing language is also referred to as *retrieval language*. If we use terms as they appear in documents without modification, we are using *natural language*. However, we will see that this can lead to problems. Where vocabulary is concerned, different authors may use different terms to express the same idea-synonyms-leading to a decrease in recall. Where syntax is concerned, the same idea may be expressed in more than one way: child psychology or psychology of children; adult education or education of adults. For these reasons, assigned indexing systems introduce a measure of control over the terms used: we use a controlled vocabulary. We also formalize a flexible syntax of natural language by permitting only certain constructions: instead of heat treatment of aluminum, we use aluminum-heat treatment; instead of using libraries for children, or children’s libraries, we use libraries, children’s. We are then using a *structured language*. A controlled vocabulary and formalized structure are features of an *artificial indexing language*. The extreme example of an artificial indexing is the notation of a classification scheme; instead of natural language terms, heat treatment of aluminum, or the more formalized aluminum-heat treatment, we use 669.71.04. *Source: * https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/03/indexing-languages.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New RDA Toolkit Design + Implementation of the LRM in RDA + RDA Toolkit Update, February 14, 2017
by Salman Haider 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

New RDA Toolkit Design + Implementation of the LRM in RDA + RDA Toolkit Update, February 14, 2017 https://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2016/05/rda-cataloging-ne… RDA Cataloging News and RDA Bibliography <https://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2016/05/rda-cataloging-ne…> article of Resource Description & Access (RDA) or RDA Blog <https://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/> blog is updated with new updates providing details of the new RDA Toolkit design, Implementation of the LRM in RDA, and RDA Toolkit Update, February 14, 2017. *RDA Toolkit website has got a new elegant design:* At the top, there are 7 main links/menus, viz., HOME, SUBSCRIBE, NEWS & INFORMATION, TRAINING RESOURCES, RDA IN TRANSLATION, SHOP RDA, and MORE RESOURCES. The HOME refers to the RDA Toolkit home page. SUBSCRIBE menu has submenus: Pricing, New Subscriber, Renew, Authorized Distributors, Consortia, and Purchase Offline. NEWS & INFORMATION follows which is like a blog with new updates on RDA … … ... *Implementation of the LRM in RDA:* The RDA Steering Committee (RSC) agreed at its November 2016 meeting to adopt the draft IFLA Library Reference Model (LRM) as a conceptual model for the development of RDA: Resource Description and Access, replacing the Functional Requirements family of models (FRBR, FRAD, and FRSAD) that are superseded by the LRM … … *RDA Toolkit Update, February 14, 2017:* A new release of the RDA Toolkit is published on Tuesday, February 14. This release contains a small number of Fast Track changes made through the normal Fast Track process … … ... Read full update on RDA Blog: https://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2016/05/rda-cataloging-ne… Regards Salman Haider Librarian (Cataloging) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture on “Process of Research” at DLISc., Bangalore University
by bbramesha B 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

*BANGALORE **UNIVERSITY* *DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE* Jhanabharathi Campus, Bangalore – 560 056. *Special Lecture * *on * *“Process of Research”* *By* *Dr. C.R. Karisiddappa* Former Professor & Chairman, Former Professor of Emeritus and Ex-President, ILA Dept. of Library and Information Science Karnatak University, Dharwad *Venue:* *Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Hall* *Department of Library & Information Science* *Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus* *Bangalore – 560 056* Date: 08.03.2017 Time: 11.00am. *ALL ARE WELCOME* *Dr. Ramesha, Professor and Chairman, * *Faculty, Research Scholars and Students * Dept. of Library and Information Science, Bangalore University, Bangalore -- Dr. Ramesha Professor and Chairman Vice-President, ILA and IATLIS Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560 056 Phone: Mobile 09481246961 Office Direct :080 22961401 http://bramesha.webs.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Call for Book Chapters: Library and Information Science in the Age of MOOCs
by annak Kaushik 04 Mar '17

04 Mar '17

Call for Book Chapters: Library and Information Science in the Age of MOOCs Editor Dr. Anna Kaushik Deputy Librarian Central Library University of Kota Kota-324005 (Rajasthan) India Call for Book Chapters Proposals Submission Deadline: May 1, 2017 Full Chapters Due: August 1, 2017 Submission Date: November 30, 2017 Introduction Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) has emerged as new Avatar in an online learning environment and become a burning topic nowadays in every discipline including library and information science. MOOCs offer both opportunities and challenges for libraries, library and information science schools/ institutions and library and information science professionals. On the other hands, libraries, library and information science schools/ institutions and library and information science professionals are regularly thinking how they may not only be active part of MOOC activities by adopting, developing, linking and resolving problems faced by MOOC developers but also able to provide infrastructure, resources free from any constraints and environment to develop quality massive open online Courses (MOOCs) in diverse topics connected to different disciplines. Therefore, this book is to plan to publish which to be covered chapters on MOOCs and Library and information science issues such as survey, case study, business model, creation models, quality aspects, evaluation of MOOC, role of library and information science professionals, future implications of MOOCs in library and information science domain and other issues from library and information science professionals globally. Objective The objectives of this book are to spreading out Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) concept with its potential in library and information science domain. This book intends to make every library and information science professionals aware with MOOC concept as a whole and how they can play worthy roles in MOOC setting by using their LIS competencies. This book is focusing on exploring the ideas how library and information science professionals are an active part of MOOC activities and engage themselves not only in the development of MOOCs library and information science area but also able to work as a backbone for other MOOC developers for solving problems related to MOOCs activities. Target Audience The target audiences of this book are library and information science professionals, knowledge managers, Information scientists, library and information science teachers, research scholars, students of library and information science area. Web librarians, executives, consultants, instructors, IT specialists, managers, trainers libraries, library and information science schools/ institutes and other library and information science professionals etc. Recommended Topics The Tentative TABLE of Contents given but is not limited to the following topics or subject areas: Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) concept and general issues Literature review of MOOCs in common/ special aspect of MOOC Literature on MOOC and library and information science Construction and development of MOOCs using different models /schemas Business models of MOOC Evaluation/ comparison of MOOCs platforms Evaluation/ comparison LIS MOOCs Acceptance of MOOCs in library and information science domain Quality models/benchmarks/ assurance/indicators of MOOCs MOOCs and Libraries MOOCs and library and information science schools and education Role of library and information science professionals in MOOCs environment Copyright/legal issues and MOOCs Survey studies on MOOCs and Library and information science Case studies on MOOCs Return on Investment (ROI) in MOOCs environment SWOT analysis of MOOCs in library and information science context How to design MOOCs effectively Any topic on MOOCs and Library and information science domain Submission Procedure Researchers and practitioners of library and information science and other area are invited to submit on or before May 1, 2017, a chapter proposal of 1,000 to 2,000 words clearly explaining the mission and concerns of his or her proposed chapter. Authors will be notified by May 16, 2017, about the status of their proposals and sent chapter guidelines. Full chapters are expected to be submitted by August 1, 2017, and all interested authors must consult the guidelines for manuscript submissions at http://www.igi-global.com/publish/contributor-resources/before-you-write/ prior to submission. All submitted chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. Note: There are no submission or acceptance fees for manuscripts submitted to this book publication, Trust in Knowledge Management and Systems in Organizations. All manuscripts are accepted based on a double-blind peer-review editorial process. All proposals should be submitted through the E-Editorial Discovery TM online submission manager. Please visit http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2646 for more details regarding this publication and to submit your work. Publisher This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), publisher of the "Information Science Reference" (formerly Idea Group Reference), "Medical Information Science Reference," "Business Science Reference," and "Engineering Science Reference" imprints. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2018. Important Dates May 1, 2017: Proposal Submission Deadline May 16, 2017: Notification of Acceptance August 1, 2017: Full Chapter Submission September 30, 2017: Review Results Returned November 15, 2017: Final Acceptance Notification November 30, 2017: Final Chapter Submission Inquiries Editor's Name: Dr. Anna Kaushik Editor's Affiliation: Deputy Librarian, Central Library, University of Kota, Kota -324005- (Rajasthan)- INDIA Editor's Contact Information 2/38, Ganesh Talab, Basant Vihar, Kota-324009- (Rajasthan)-INDIA drkaushikanna(a)gmail.com Dr. Anna Kaushik Deputy Librarian Central Library University of Kota M.B.S. Marg, Near Kabir Circle Kota (Rajasthan) drannakaushik(a)uok.ac.in Mobile no.9414936675 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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