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Hurry up!!! Early birds closes on 15th October. Only 100 more will be registered
by Ramesh C Gaur 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

I am pleased to inform you that Central Library, JNU in collaboration with NDLTD, USA and INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar is organising "ETD2015:18th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and dissertations" during November 04-06, 2015 at Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. This Conference is being organised first time in Indian Sub-continent and will be a unique opportunity to Libraries to learn from the experience of the Worldwide leaders in the field of digital archiving of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. This platform will also help Libraries to learn more about digitisation of theses and dissertations and other related issues. More details about the Conference, registration fee, programme, etc. is available at URL www.etd2015india.in. I invite you to attend ETD2015, Your participation in the discussion at the conference will be beneficial to you as well as other participants of the symposium. The Pre-conference workshop on emerging tools like Vireo, Fedora, Orcid and other issues concerning Digitisation and Digital archiving of Theses and dissertations will provide useful insights to you for fulfilment of related tasks at your institute/University. NDLTD (www.ndltd.org) Board of Directors have decided a special offer to participating Universities and Institutions in the ETD 2015 Conference. The registered participants, if they apply for NDLTD membership during the Conference, they will be entitled for one year complimentary membership of the NDLTD. They will be provided a discount code for registration during the Conference. Otherwise, only membership of the NDLTD for developing countries including India is $100. I am sure you will not miss this opportunity to attend ETD2015 and also to join NDLTD. 300 participants have already been registered. Maximum 400 participants will be registered, therefore, an early registration will ensure your place in the participation list of this very important event. With best regards, ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian & Chair- ETD 2015 India Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile:http://lib.jnu.ac.in/Ramesh_C_Gaur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Arup Raychaudhury 25 Sep '15

25 Sep '15

One of our faculty members needs the following article: The Effects of Adding Noise During Backpropagation Training on a Generalization Performance Guozhong An Neural Computation, April 1, 1996, Vol. 8, No. 3 , Pages 643-674 doi: 10.1162/neco.1996.8.3.643) Regards -- Arup Raychaudhury Indian Statistical Institute 203 BT Road Kolkata 700108. INDIA Phone: 91-33-2575-2106 Fax: 91-33-2578-1412 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Trainee Library Assistant in Centre for Development Studies (CDS)
by Subhodip Bid 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Trainee Library Assistant in *Centre for Development Studies (CDS), Thiruvananthapuram Educational Qualification:* Graduation/Post-Graduation in Library and Information Science with minimum 55% marks. *Stipend:* *INR* Rs.8500/- Per Month *Age Limit:* Below 30 Years. For more details http://cds.edu/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/Trainee-Library-Assistant.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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JSTOR Forums in India this October: RSVP Deadline extended to September 27
by Roma 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

Dear Colleague, The deadline to RSVP for the JSTOR and INFLIBNET Forum events has been *extended to September 27*. As a reminder these events will provide opportunities to learn more about the growing set of resources available on the JSTOR platform and eBook acquisition models. In addition, presenters will discuss the ways in which usage analysis and discovery services impact library resources and acquisition decisions. Speakers: John Lenahan, Associate Vice President, Institutional Participation and Strategic Partnerships – JSTOR | Portico Dr. Jagdish Arora, Director - INFLIBNET Centre Dr. R K. Chadha - Joint Secretary, Lok Sabha Shri P Jayarajan - Library Advisor, Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University Registration is free and a detailed and *updated* agenda for each event is available on the registration sites for each location: October 6th Shillong: North-Eastern Hill University <http://www.eventbrite.com/o/javanica-curry-8440867344?s=44104101>, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM October 9th Trivendrum: Kerala University <http://www.eventbrite.com/o/javanica-curry-8440867344?s=44106936>, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM October is rapidly approaching. Be sure to confirm your attendance by *September 27* as space is limited at each location. Any questions may be directed to participation(a)jstor.org. Thanks & Regards, Roma STA(LS) INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internet vs Libraries
by Saji S Nair 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

Dear All, Internet-based resources form a powerful educational and research aid among academics. As we know, access to these free-based resources retract users from academic libraries.There are thousands of published articles explaining the penetration of internet and its influence on libraries. Please see a recent write-up in the 'The New Indian Express' that critically examines relevance of libraries in the present cyberspace paradigm. 'Battle Between Libraries and Internet is One of Tradition vs Modernity' / Alice Mani http://www.newindianexpress.com/columns/Battle-Between-Libraries-and-Intern… Thanks and regards *--------------------------------- * Dr. Saji S. Nair ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Library & Information Services Division I Regional Cancer Centre Medical College Campus I Thiruvananthapuram - 695011 I Kerala I INDIA 91 471 2522225 (O) I 91 471 2394252 (R) I 09446014130 (Mob) Email: sajikalliyoor(a)gmail.com I sajisnair(a)rcctvm.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC Conference 2015
by IASLIC Kolkata 24 Sep '15

24 Sep '15

*IASLIC 30th All India Conference 2015* *The 30th All India Conference of IASLIC is schedule to be held at the Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, during December 28 -31, 2015. The theme of the conference is ‘Library Legislation and Community Information Services’. Considering the continuous demand of a large number of library professionals, the last date for submission of papers has been extended to October 30, 2015. For details please visit http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/iaslic%202015%20--%20… <http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/iaslic%202015%20--%20…>f or see August 2015 issue of IASLIC Newsletter.* -- *Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in -- *Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- 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 for JLICT, Vol 4, No 2 (July to Dec 2015) ISSN: 2278 –3482
by Dr Mange Ram 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Call for Papers for JLICT, Vol 4, No 2 (July to Dec 2015) ISSN: 2278 –3482 The Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) ISSN: 2278 –3482 is a peer-reviewed journal (half yearly) is published by editorial board of JLICT. Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) cover all areas of library science related with ICT. The journal welcomes the submission of manuscripts that meet the general criteria of significance and scientific excellence, and will publish: • Original articles in basic and applied research • Case studies • Critical reviews, surveys. We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to: jlict2012(a)gmail.com Format for Submission the papers: Font: times new roman, Size: 12 and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economics (3rd ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of color: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian year book 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats .abs.gov.au /ausstats/subscriber.nsf /0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf *The article may be send to the following e-mail address only upto 10th October 2015 only jlict2012(a)gmail.com Editor in Chief Dr. P. P. Rawat, ,Chief Librarian (Retd), SGPGI, Lucknow (UP) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries [Survey]
by Raj Kishor Kampa 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request you to participate in the survey on *Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries*. The information provided by you in the survey will be used for academic purpose only and kept in confidential.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. *Please participate in the survey and help assist in my academic endeavour. * Thank you in advance for your academic gesture by providing the honest feedback. *CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY <http://indianlibrarian.com/survey/index.php/786998/lang-en>* You may save and resume later the partially saved survey by clicking the " *Resume Later*" *Please ignore, if you have already participated in the survey.* Regards, Raj *Raj Kishor Kampa, **M.A., M.Lib & Info. Sc., (UGC-NET), PGJMC, PhD (Pursuing)* *Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur* | 1, Bambala Institutional Area, | Pratap Nagar, Sanganer |Jaipur 302 033 | INDIA |T.+91 141-4771300 ||F. +91 141-2771334 |E. raj.kampa(a)jaipuria.ac.in <director.jaipur(a)jaipuria.ac.in> |Web. www.jaipuria.ac.in/jaipur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of Bar code scanner and Printer
by sanjay kulkarni 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

I would like to know the addresses of suppliers of the above said materials.Kindly send me the addresses. Regardssanjay KulkarniDept of Public LibraryCity Central Library Raichur. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg: Professional Assistant (Library) vacancy at IITHLibrary
by Siva Shankar Kimidi 23 Sep '15

23 Sep '15

Dear Sir: Kindly post this announcement. Vacancy: Professional Assistant (Library) - (01) Location: IITHLibrary LINK - http://www.iith.ac.in/recruitment/pdf%20files/Position%20announcement%20for… -- Regards Siva Shankar K Mob: +919908035478 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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