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'Face a Book Challenge' has been selected for KVS National Innovation and Experimentation Award 2016
by S.L. Faisal 04 Dec '16

04 Dec '16

Dear All, "Face a Book Challenge", a summer reading programme launched by Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom Library has been selected for the KVS National Innovation and Experimentation Award 2015-'16. See the notification: http://kvsangathan.nic.in/GeneralDocuments/ANN(3)-02-12-2016.PDF You may visit the project website at http://faceabook.info/ The project video is available at https://youtu.be/m9c69D9x5pY Thank you S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Mobile: +91 9447699724 http://slfaisal.com https://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Campus announcement system using Wi-Fi
by Hemanta Gogoi 04 Dec '16

04 Dec '16

Dear Sir/madam, Greetings of the day! We have Wi-Fi Internet connection in our college campus.. We want to use it for our Campus announcement system e.g announcing different news/information within campus... Is it possible?? If possible what may be the cost?? Anyone whom we should consult??? Please guide us.. Sincerely Hemanta Gogoi Librarian.Chaiduar College Gohpur, Biswanath,Assam-784168 Contact no:09859213367

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Final call for contribution of paper to international conference on current trends in Library and Information Services –CTLIS-2017 on 5th to 7th January 2017`
by Somaraya Tallolli 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Dear professional Friends Greetings from DBIT, Bengaluru (India) Final call for contribution of paper to international conference on current trends in Library and Information Services –CTLIS-2017 on 5th to 7th January 2017 Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangaluru. The Dept of Dr.Raja Ramanna Center for Knowledge Resources (Library) is organizing international conference on current trends in Library and Information Services –CTLIS-2017 on 5th to 7th January 2017 The objective to deliberates on the new trends in libraries information services to understand how libraries are translating ideas into innovative services of excellence to create value for users and to the continuing success of libraries in order to provide a platform to the students, academia and the practicing professionals in Library & information Science s to discuss and share their ideas and experiences. We request you to kindly contribute papers and actively participate in the international conference on CTLIS-2017 to share your experiences, ideas and knowledge and make the conference a grand success. *Registration Fees* Students & Research scholars: Rs: 2,500/- Academician : Rs: 2,500/- Industrial Professionals : Rs: 4000/- Foreign Authors : $ 100/- More details visit our conference website: www.icctest.in Thanking you &with regards, Yours sincerely, Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Co-organising Chair Don Bosco Institute of Technology , Bangalore Email:sbtallolli@gmail.com PhoneNo.9449960206 -- Yours truly Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Organising co-chair Don Bosco Institute of Technology Bangaluru, Karnataka, India sbtallolli(a)gmail.com *Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One day training class for CBSE UGC NET January 2017 at Chennai
by Thirunavukkarasu TC 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Theme: One Day Training Class for CBSC UGC NET January 2017 Date: 18.12.2016 Sunday Subject: Library and Information Science including Paper 1 Venue: Book Release Hall, Anna Centenary Library, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai-85 Fee: Rs.300 with Tea and Snacks Contact: thiru.nethra(a)gmail.com Mobile: 8148967172; 9884472203 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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C. K. Sankaran former Senior Assistant Librarian, CDS, Thiruvananthapuram passed away.
by Hemachandran 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Dear sir, I regret to inform that Shri C. K. Sankaran (68) former Senior Assistant Librarian of Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram passed away yesterday morning (01-12-2016). He served CDS from 1974 to 2006. The funeral held at Santhi kavadam at Trivandrum. He was so sincere and hardworking. May His Soul Rest in Peace Dr. Hemachandran Nair -- -------------------------------------- *Dr. G. Hemachandran Nair Ph D* *Assistant University Librarian, **University** of Kerala, Kariavattom,* *Trivandrum, Kerala., India. 695 581* *Phone: 9447367910* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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You're Invited for ETBL - 2016
by Veeramani R 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Dear All, We take pleasure in inviting you for the Inaugural function of the 2nd Global Conference on *Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship* on December 04, 2016 @ ISB Mohali Campus. Please find the attached invitation and to know more about conference, Please click here <http://iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/>. -- With Warm Regards, Veeramani.R, M.A, MLISc, DCA... Associate, Learning Resource Centre, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad-500032 M: +91 9789689204 & +91 9989409945 e-Mail-veeramanir89(a)gmail.com Linkedin Profile <http://lnkd.in/aFSRYb> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Save the Dates: First International Conference on ‘Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries’ March 2 -4, 2017 at IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
by TS Kumbar 01 Dec '16

01 Dec '16

Dear Professionals, It is with great pleasure, we would like to inform you that IIT Gandhinagar Library will be organizing a three day International Conference on “*Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries*” during March *2-4, 2017.* One of the major objectives of this conference is to bring together Library & Information Professionals working in Science & Technology Libraries within and outside India to exchange their innovative ideas, new initiatives, rich experiences, research work, best & successful practices for mutual benefit. Some of the proposed subthemes of the conference are; - Higher Education, Research & Innovation - Managing Change in S & T Libraries - Library Spaces, collections & collaborations - Achieving Excellence in Library services - Scholarly Communication & Library Services - E-Research Support Infrastructures, resources & Services - Technology Trends for S & T Libraries - Demonstrating value of libraries in academic & research work - Future of Science & Technology Libraries & Librarianship *Program structure for three days:* Program will include Keynote addresses & invited expert talks by leading and eminent library professionals from India & abroad, especially from S & T libraries. There will be select but limited number of invited presentations covering the successful case studies relating to sub themes. In addition, half day workshops on specific topic and one or two panel discussions will be added to the program. For the benefit of participants, new products and resources by the well-known publishing houses & IT Companies will be held. *Target audience:* - LIS Professionals who are working in S & T Libraries - LIS Professionals who are working in Industry & Research organizations - Information technology managers, educationists, policy makers - Publishers, Information intermediaries and vendors, and - Anyone who is interested in the theme of the conference Other details relating to call for presentations, half day workshops, registration, accommodation etc. will follow soon. *Kindly mark your calendar: March 2-4, 2017, IIT Gandhinagar, Gujarat* We request for your participation and support to make this a productive event. See you at IIT Gandhinagar in March 2017! You may kindly contact us for further details at: librarian(a)iitgn.ac.in Regards Kumbar <librarian(a)iitgn.ac.in> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: 7069021642 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INFLIBNET added 30 Lakhs+ e-books to their NLIST collection
by Ajay Kamble 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Dear all, Inflibnet has added the World E-Book Library to its NLIST collection through which more the 30 lakhs books will remain available to NLIST users through the consortia. For more details please check http://nlist.inflibnet.ac.in/index.php -- Ajay M. Kamble Head, Information Resource Centre(Library), Annasaheb Vartak College of Arts, Kedarnath Malhotra College of Commerce, E. S. Andrades College of Science, Vasai Road West, Dist Thane - 401202. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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XXXII IATLIS National Conference: Call for Papers and Participation
by Jagtar Singh 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

*XXXII IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE* *on the theme* *“LIS Research: Issues and Challenges*” *19-20 December 2016* Jointly Organized by *Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)* *and* THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (School for Information Science & Technology) *Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow* (A Central University) At the SES Conference Hall Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 (U.P.) India *ABOUT THE IATLIS* Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teacher training, etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, and training programmes. It publishes conference proceedings and also an electronic journal “IATLIS Journal of Library Education and Research”. For more details about the association, kindly access www.iatlis.org *ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY * The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow is one of the premier central universities in India. The jurisdiction of this residential University is over the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. This University is located at the Rae-Bareli road about 10 Kms south of Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow. The main objective of the University is to promote advancement of knowledge by providing instruction and research facilities in key areas of science, technology and other allied disciplines. At present, there are 09 functioning schools namely: School for Information Science and Technology, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Legal Studies, Ambedkar Studies, Environmental Sciences, Home Science, Physical Science, Management Studies etc. comprising of 24 Departments in addition to Department of Hindi, Department of Education, and University Institute of Engineering and Technology. The School for Information Science and Technology includes four departments, i.e. Department of Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Information Technology and Mass Communication and Journalism. *ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT* The Department of Library and Information Science is functioning in the university since 1997 with the aim to provide up-to-date LIS education to students through effective teaching programmes and practical training. The department is working with the vision to educate individuals for career as librarians, documentalists, information professionals, archivists, information scientists and knowledge managers. The students are educated and trained in the emerging library and information science developments as required by the existing and emerging market requirements. Presently the department is offering four academic and research programmes in Library and Information Science, i.e. PhD, M. Phil., Master of Library and Information Science and Bechelor of Library adn Information Science. Keeping in view of the market demands and employment opportunities for the students, the courses are being designed and restructured at regular intervals. The department has so far produced more than 300 library and information professionals. *ABOUT THE CONFERENCE * The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2016 is: *LIS Research: Issues and Challenges.* *SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE* Sub-themes include, but are not limited to: · Library and Information Science Research – Lingering and Contemporary Issues · Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Research · LIS Research Literature · Partnerships and Collaborations in LIS Research · Trends in leading edge of LIS Research · Data Forgery, Plagiarism and Research Ethics · Impact of LIS Research/Agenda for LIS Research · Media and Information Literacy *CALL FOR PAPERS* The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the theme of the conference. Papers will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main topic of the conference. The papers should include abstract, introduction, objectives, methodology, findings and references. Full Paper (not more than 2000 words) carrying an abstract, keywords, title, name(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and references should be submitted latest by 10 December 2016 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab), preferably by email at iatlis2016(a)yahoo.com *Paper Submission Guidelines * Authors are required to follow the guidelines given below: · Name of the author(s), postal address, email address, phone numbers should clearly be mentioned on a separate sheet along with the paper. · Paper should be typed in English on A-4 size paper using single space with one inch margin on each side. The text should be typed in 12pt size using Times New Roman Font, and single-spaced. · Text should be justified on both ends and start with a title followed by Author(s), abstract, keywords, main text, references and appendices. · For references, kindly follow APA Style. · At least one of the authors must pre-register for the conference. *REGISTRATION DETAILS* *Indian Delegates:* Sponsored Rs. 3,000/- Non-Sponsored Rs. 2,000/- Retired Professionals Rs. 1,500/- Accompanying Person Rs. 1,500/- Students Rs. 750/- *Foreign Delegates:* SAARC Countries $ 100 Other Countries $ 200 The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post-publication), and working lunch, and session tea for the conference days. The registration fee does not include breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume that would be sent to the registered delegates later on, as per the decision of the General Body. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests for accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plans in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with the duly filled in Registration Form latest by 10 December 2016. All the participants are requested to send their registration form duly filled along with the requisite fee applicable latest by 10 December 2016 to Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, IATLIS and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046152, 53. IMPORTANT DATES: Full papers submission deadline : 10 December 2016 Full papers notification of acceptance : 14 December 2016 Last date of Registration : 10 December 2016 Conference Dates : 19 -20 December 2016 *ACCOMODATION DETAILS* Accommodation, if required, will be provided at additional cost. A limited accommodation is available in the guest houses of the university. Lodging can also be arranged in hotels on payment basis if requested. For further details contact: Dr. K. L Mahawar, Organizing Secretary and Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. Email: mahawar_67(a)yahoo.co.in, Mobile: 094543-60635. http://www.bbau.ac.in Dr. M.P.Singh, Co-Organizing Secretary and Associate Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. Email: mpsinghdlis(a)gmail.com Mobile: 094159-51864. *Registration Form* *XXXII IATLIS National Conference* *19-20 December 2016* *Venue: SES Conference Hall* Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow226025, U.P., India Name: (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms):………………………………………………………….. Name of accompanying person/s (if any):………………………………………………. Designation: …………………………………………... Institution: ……………………………………………………………………………….. Mailing Address:...................................................................................................... ...................................................………………………………………………………… E-mail: …………………………………………………………………………………….. Phone: (O) …………………………….., (M) …………………………. Payment Details: Bank: ……………………………. Draft No. …………………………… Dated: ………................................ Amount: ……………………………… Whether accommodation is required: Yes / No. If Yes, number of persons and their names:……………………………………….. Arrival and Departure Details (Train / Flight No., Date, Time): ……………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………………… Signature……………………………………. Please send the duly filled form and registration fee in favour of “IATLIS” payable at Patiala to: *Dr. Jagtar Singh*, President, IATLIS, and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046152, 53. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com For other queries, please contact: *Dr. K. L. Mahawar, *Organizing Secretary and Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. mahawar_67(a)yahoo.co.in, M-9454360635. *http://www.bbau.ac.in <http://www.bbau.ac.in/>* *Dr. M. P.Singh*, Co-Organizing Secretary and Associate Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. Email: mpsinghdlis(a)gmail.com Mobile: 094159-51864. *Note: This form can be photocopied for the use of other Participants* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IISER Pune - Call for Papers and Posters - National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE 2017).
by Umeshareddy Kacherki 29 Nov '16

29 Nov '16

Dear Professional Friends, Greetings from IISER Pune Library! It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that as part of celebrations of ten years of IISER Pune, Library is organizing a two day *National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE-2017)* during February 16-17, 2017 at IISER Pune . The primary objective of the conference is to understand how libraries are translating ideas into innovative services of excellence to create value for users and to the continuing success of libraries. It will provide an opportunity to library and information science professionals to share their experiences, ideas, research and knowledge for mutual benefit. *Target Audience* - Library and Information Science Professionals - Knowledge Management Professionals - Students of Library and Information Science - Publishers and Content Providers *Structure of the Conference:* Day 1: Registration, Inaugural Session, Keynote Address, Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, 3 Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds per slide) and Poster Presentations. Day 2: Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, Two Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds Per Slide), Poster Presentations, Workshop Session on Innovative Practices followed by Valedictory Session. Please find conference brochure on the below given link: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017/BROCHURE-FINAL.pdf For paper and poster submission guidelines and other details, please visit conference website: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017/ I request you to kindly contribute papers and posters, and actively participate in the conference to share your experiences, ideas and knowledge . Best Regards Umesh ----- Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki Deputy Librarian and Organizing Secretary - LIFE 2017 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pashan, Pune - 411008. India. Phone: +91 20 25908004 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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