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Request for fill out questionnaire
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Request for fill out questionnaire From: "Maya Mishra" <mayalis123(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, August 23, 2016 12:39 pm To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Sir/ Madam, I am working on the topic* "Library services for disabled users : a study of university libraries of India"* For this purpose some information related to your library is required. So, I request you to fill out this questionnaire, Your response will be kept strictly confidential and the information provided by you will be used for academic/research purpose only. kindly visit at following link for fill out questionnaire. Your cooperation is requested https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PE5Am_s9C3xB3-qesqjU0BekFkc5R0ziuMM2T1Uu21… -- Maya Mishra Deputy Librarian Gautam Buddha University Greater Noidaâ Library Services for disabled users: A study of... <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PE5Am_s9C3xB3-qesqjU0BekFkc5R0ziuMM2T1Uu21…>

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One day intensive basic Linux training
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: One day intensive basic Linux training From: "Vimal Kumar V." <vimal0212(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, August 22, 2016 12:24 pm To: "lis-forum" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The one day training program aim to develop basic working knowledge of Linux using both the graphical interface and command line. The hands on training sessions cover various tools and techniques commonly used by end users to achieve their day-to-day work in Linux environment. After completion of this training participants should have a good working knowledge of Linux, from both a graphical and command line perspective, allowing to easily navigate through Debian/Ubuntu based Linux distributions. The training also focus on how to read and understand documentation of Open Source softwares. ORGANISERS Kerala Library Association-Kottayam Region and BCM College, Kottayam. DATE AND TIME Saturday, 27 August 2016. 9-30 AM to 4 PM. VENUE: BCM College, Kottayam. WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? Experienced computer users who have limited or no previous exposure to Linux. PEDAGOGY: Hands on training. REGISTRATION Registration fees : Rs 500/- Registration is limited to 20 participants on first come first served basis. The participants will be provided with working lunch, refreshments etc. Online registration page: https://goo.gl/forms/MemzqWbHrkkYe3uJ2 More details at http://klaweblog.wordpress.com -- Vimal Kumar V. Secretary Kerala Library Association-Kottayam Region& Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blogs: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in <http://moovandan.blogspot.in> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White

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Applications are invited for the post of Library Assistant (Contract basis) at NIBM, Pune
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Applications are invited for the post of Library Assistant (Contract basis) at NIBM, Pune From: "Bhakti Gole" <b_beke(a)yahoo.com> Date: Mon, August 22, 2016 4:49 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear All This is to inform you that applications are invited for the post of Library Assistant at NIBM, Pune (On contract basis). Details and application form is available on the NIBM website Thanks and regards Mrs Bhakti Gole NIBM, Pune

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Europe Makes Medicine Research Grants Conditional on Open Access
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Fwd: Europe Makes Medicine Research Grants Conditional on Open Access From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, August 22, 2016 12:06 pm To: "LIS-Forum" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Europe Makes Medicine Research Grants Conditional on Open Access http://www.appliedclinicaltrialsonline.com/europe-makes- medicine-research-grants-conditional-open-access -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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ACS Creates ChemRxiv
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Fwd: ACS Creates ChemRxiv From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, August 22, 2016 11:43 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear All: Chemists will soon have their own preprints archive - similar to arXiv for physics and allied fields (and BioRxiv for life sciences). Even so, I believe institutional repositories - such as the ones at Raman Research Institute and the Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute - will be the best option. Especially if they are mandated by funding agencies such as DST, CSIR and DBT. Regards. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 From: Michael Bernstein <m_bernstein(a)acs.org> Date: Fri, Aug 19, 2016 at 12:29 PM https://www.acs.org/content/acs/en/pressroom/newsreleases/ 2016/august/acs-announces-intention-to-establish- chemrxiv-preprint-server-to-promote-early-research-sharing.html WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2016 â The American Chemical Society (ACS) today announced its intention to form ChemRxiv, a chemistry preprint server for the global chemistry community, proposed as a collaborative undertaking that will facilitate the open dissemination of important scientific findings. The Society is presently in the process of inviting interested stakeholders to participate in helping to shape the service ahead of its anticipated launch.

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Dates Announced: E-Content 2016 (National Seminar Series by Informatics)
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 23 Aug '16

23 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] Dates Announced: E-Content 2016 (National Seminar Series by Informatics) From: "Prof. Siddamallaiah HS" <siddahss(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, August 21, 2016 10:53 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- I am happy to see the announcement from Informatics about ts annual National Seminar Series. its theme 'Platform approach' is apt choice for libraries to achieve: - Breaking down silos - Improving collaboration - Innovate It is high time for libraries to move towards platform Wish best of success Dr.H.S.Siddamallaiah Ex-Visiting Professor, Mahasarakham University, Thailand Ex-Principal Librarian and Information Officer NIMHANS, Bangalore, India On Sat, Aug 20, 2016 at 8:36 AM, Soji Mathew <soji(a)informaticsglobal.com> wrote: > Informatics is pleased to announce the dates and locations of E-Content > 2016, its annual National Seminar Series. Theme for this year's event is > "Library Services & Management - A Platform Approach". These day-long > seminars will have keynote speeches and panel debates on the theme. > > E-Content 2016 will be held at the following cities this year: > > 1. Hyderabad - Monday, September 26, 2016 > > 2. Ahmedabad - Tuesday, September 27, 2016 > > 3. Bhubaneswar - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 > > 4. Chandigarh - Friday, September 30, 2016 > > This is an advance intimation mail to block the above dates in your > calendars. More details and registration formalities shall be announced > shortly. > > Thank you. > > Best regards, > E-Content 2016 Team > Informatics, Bangalore >

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Call for Papers - UGC Sponsored National Seminar
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 21 Aug '16

21 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Call for Papers - UGC Sponsored National Seminar From: "Dr. Sambhu Nath Halder" <sambhu.halder(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, August 21, 2016 12:44 am To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Contributors, The Central Library of Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education is going to organise the UGC Sponsored National Seminar on âExertion to Establish Knowledge Society: Responsibility of Academic Librariesâ in collaboration with CSIR - Indian Institute of Chemical Biology, Kolkata on 24th & 25th September, 2016. Selected papers will be published in the BOOK form with ISBN. Important Dates: Deadline of Paper Submission : 31st August, 2016 Intimation of Paper Acceptance : 10th September, 2016 Deadline of Registration : 15th September, 2016 Seminar Website:http://www.sscollegeofeducation.org/seminar/fristpage.php <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sscollegeofeducation.org%2Fs…> All communications relating to the seminar may be sent to the following address: Dr. Sambhu Nath Halder Organising Secretary Shimurali Sachinandan College of Education Shimurali, Nadia, West Bengal, India â 741248 Phone: (03473) 225035, Mobile: +91 9733964714 /7477410726 Email: seminar.ssce(a)gmail.com / sambhu.halder@gmail.comâ

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National Seminar on Transforming Users into Precision Researchers- Report]
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 20 Aug '16

20 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: National Seminar on Transforming Users into Precision Researchers- Report From: "zafar iqbal" <zafar_lib(a)yahoo.com> Date: Sat, August 20, 2016 7:49 pm To: "lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- To mark the Librarian's Day celebrations, the Maulana Azad Library of the Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with ProQuest South Asia organised a National Seminar on 'Transforming Users into Precision Researchers' on 09th August, 2016 at the Library's Cultural Hall. During the welcome address, Dr Nabi Hasan, University Librarian introduced the purpose of this seminar in the current day environment and highlighted the importance of the precision researching. He highlighted that AMU is ranked number one in the Theses Repository of the Government of India with maximum submissions, hosted on ShodhGanga and also ranked number one by NAAC in the category of University Libraries with second largest library system of its kind in Asia after China. Dr. Ramesh Gaur, Librarian, Jawahar Lal Nehru University, New Delhi, who attended the seminar as the keynote speaker addressed the gathering on 'Changing role of libraries and librarians.' He highlighted how the librarians can provide better services and guide the students and faculty for better researching. Dr Gaur praised the University Librarian, Dr Nabi Hasan for taking initiatives of conducting seminars on most relevant and current themes. Meanwhile, experts from ProQuest South Asia, Mr Prathap Das and Mr Shashank discussed different ways of doing research using the information products available in the AMU. Prof Rizwan Khan, Director, IQAC, AMU spoke about the use of resources for enhancing the quality of research and research output of the university which may result in better Citation and H-Index of the university. He said that this can secure better ranking for AMU at national and international level. In his presidential address, Prof Khan talked about how a library staff can transform a user into precision researcher. He praised the efforts of University Librarian and library staffs in organizing seminar on such a wonderful theme. Dr Jafar Iqbal spoke on ETD@AMU and shared the current status of theses and dissertations at AMU. In Question/Answer session, the participants deliberated on different aspects covered in the seminar. Dr Amjad Ali, Deputy Librarian proposed the vote of thanks. Mr. Asif Fareed Siddiqui, Assistant Librarian conducted the program. Librarians' Day is celebrated on the occasion of birth anniversary of Padmashree Dr S R Ranganthan, father of Library Science in India.

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Dates Announced: E-Content 2016 (National Seminar Series by Informatics)
by Soji Mathew 20 Aug '16

20 Aug '16

Informatics is pleased to announce the dates and locations of E-Content 2016, its annual National Seminar Series. Theme for this year's event is "Library Services & Management - A Platform Approach". These day-long seminars will have keynote speeches and panel debates on the theme. E-Content 2016 will be held at the following cities this year: 1. Hyderabad - Monday, September 26, 2016 2. Ahmedabad - Tuesday, September 27, 2016 3. Bhubaneswar - Wednesday, September 28, 2016 4. Chandigarh - Friday, September 30, 2016 This is an advance intimation mail to block the above dates in your calendars. More details and registration formalities shall be announced shortly. Thank you. Best regards, E-Content 2016 Team Informatics, Bangalore -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interview Postponed - Research Intern @ NISCAIR
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 18 Aug '16

18 Aug '16

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Interview Postpone - Research Intern @ NISCAIR From: mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Date: Fri, August 19, 2016 12:45 am To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- - Dear All, The Walk-in Interview for Research Intern at CSIR-NISCAIR (23.08.2016) has been postponed. New Dates will be announced later. Notice <http://www.niscair.res.in/Downloadables/RI-notification-18Aug16.pdf> Interested candidates may visit NISCAIR website http://www.niscair.res.in/ Viswanath G.S Technical Assistant, National Science Library (NSL), NISCAIR, Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi, 110067 Mob: +919447713578, +919895418376 Website: www.viswanathgs.weebly.com e-mail: viswam.gs(a)gmail.com

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