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Let us follow some standards
by Subbiah Arunachalam 01 May '24

01 May '24

Here is a suggestion for members of this forum. Please encourage all researhers - professors and students in academia and scientists in other research performing institutions to have a unique ORCID ID. It would help researchers everywhere navigate the litearature of science and attribute your papers to you unambiguously. Also, place all your papers in the free open access repository Zenodo.org maintained by CERN. Neither of these would take much time. Please spread the word among all Indian researchers (in S&T, humanities, social sciences, etc.) You may also follow standard abbreviations for journal titles as well as ISSN.

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3 Days International Workshop on Redefining Libraries with Digital Tools
by Librarian Guide 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

Dear All, Greetings! With great pleasure, I invite you all to join the 3 Days International Workshop on Redefining Libraries with Digital Tools scheduled to be held during May 01-03, 2024 (Online) Timing: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Links to Join: * Day 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Omc8kN978 Day 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4olwQXmxGs Day 3 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtXcIXfQWkA The program schedule is attached herewith for your reference, please. Thanks ********************************* *Pragya Tripathi* *Librarian Guide* ********************************* *www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide <http://www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide>* *www.librarianguide.org <http://www.librarianguide.org>* *********************************

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Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
by Suresh Balutagi 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BENGALURU Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institue of Science, Bengaluru is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science (Graduated in the year 2023 and 2024 only) from recognized Indian universities with consistent good academic record, to serve as Project Trainee purely on a temporary basis for two years. Persons having good communication and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and passion to learn new skills and deliver services using emerging new tools and technology will be preferred. Number of Positions: 06 positions (UR-02, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-01) Duration: Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis for a period of 2 years. Maximum Age Limit: 26 years, As on the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation as per GoI norms (if applicable) will be extended. Remuneration/Emoluments: 25,000/- pm (Consolidated) 1. Library & Information Management (LIM) Project Trainee, No. of Positions - 06 Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any Discipline followed by a Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) or its equivalent (Graduated in the year 2023 and 2024 only). The applicants should have secured a minimum of second class or equivalent in the basic academic degree and First Class or equivalent in the professional degree declared by the University. Selected Project Trainees are expected to work 6 days a week on any of the three shifts, including night shifts and holidays. Holiday duties will also be assigned. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test and personal interview. Date for written test & interview: Will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Deadline for submitting Applications: On or Before 20.05.2024. Link for Applying Online: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/ To view the full advertisement, please follow the link: https://iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3.-Advertisement.pdf Thanks & Regards, Suresh Balutagi JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru - 560 012. bbsuresh(a)iisc.ac.in

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Conference on Global trends in Libraries and Librarianship - Invitation for papers
by manoj kumar 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

College Librarians' Association, Kerala (KCLA) in Collaboration with Nehru Arts and Science College Kanhangad organising a 3 day national conference on May 23-25, 2024. We cordially invite interested people and organizations to contribute towards the enrichment of knowledge in the field of library and Information science by sharing their original research articles for the upcoming KCLA conference . The major theme of the conference is to portray the new trends in libraries and the librarianship domain. By understanding the current trends, the future of libraries can be made brighter. Conference Publication All papers submitted will be subject to a peer review process with plagiarism checking using Turnitin. The accepted papers will be published in the Conference Volume with ISBN. Author Guidelines All original research articles should be structured in the following manner ● Papers must be written in standard English ● Text files should be prepared in Open office/MS Word format ● All text should be double spaced with at least 1 cm margin all sides ● Font should be Arial, 12 point, ● References as per APA style. Sub Themes: AI Tools and Library Applications Library Technology - Post Covid Social media and libraries Library Interoperability Tools Cloud Computing, Drones, Robotics in libraries Mobile Libraries, Green Libraries Digital Library, Virtual Library, Evolving Digital Environment: Challenges and Solutions Skills and competencies for library professionals Leadership in Libraries : Best practices SDGs, NEP and Academic Libraries Consortium models and library networks Online Library Services Library services for differently abled Resource Sharing and ROI in libraries User centric Innovative services ERM, OER, E-Book Subscription models Open Access and Libraries Inter Library Access contracts Open Publishing, Open Archiving Open Journal Systems, Research Trends in LIS Self publishing Creative Commons Copyright and IPR Plagiarism and Ethics Important Dates: Paper Submission by May 12 2024 Email for communication : kclacon2024(a)gmail.com -- Manoj Kumar P MLIS, PGDLIM, MBA UGC Librarian Nehru arts and science college Kanhangad http://nasc.ac.in Mob:9895266543

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Requirwment of book or e copy
by Vidya Subramanian 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

Dear Librarians, Our teaching staff wanted the following book for reference. If anyone you have access or if you can provide me with e- access for the sams, I would be truly grateful. Thanks The diet therapy of disease: A handbook of practical nutrition Unknown Binding – 1 Jan. 1946 by Louis Pelner <https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Lou…> (Author) -- Mrs. Vidya Subramanian Librarian,' Dr. Bhanuben Mahendra Nanavati College of Home Science Matunga, Mumbai 400019

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC
by Mohan Hr 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC* 11th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras and ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Upskilling & Cross-Skilling - The Game Changer to Succeed in the Disruptive Era" by Dr. Usha Narasimhan, Talent Development Head, Enterprise Solutions Unit, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3TWpwIG <https://bit.ly/3TWpwIG>14th May 2024 at 7.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Data Strategy & Open Data for 10X Research Productivity" by Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chair, IEEE DataPort, Chair, IEEE TA Data-based Business Strategy, Founder & President, TCX Technology Connexions, Educator & Entrepreneurship Mentor, UCSD, USA. Register at https://bit.ly/4dcCmu3 <https://bit.ly/4dcCmu3>25th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai abd HCC cordially invite you to the webinar on "AI Ethics and AI Fairness Assessment Frameworks" by Dr Geetha Raju, Senior AI Consultant - AI/ML - Govt. Tech, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) India. Register at https://bit.ly/3xN9vwd <https://bit.ly/3xN9vwd>More Events in May 2024: https://bit.ly/may2024events <https://bit.ly/may2024events>8th Jun 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "5G in Healthcare" by Dr. K. Ganapathy, Distinguished Visiting Prof., IIT Kanpur, Distinguished Prof., The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University. Register at https://bit.ly/49VgDnE <https://bit.ly/49VgDnE>*Interesting Reads And Information Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240421: https://bit.ly/irai-240421 Stories in IRAI -- 240411: https://bit.ly/irai-240411 Stories in IRAI -- 240401: https://bit.ly/irai-240401 Stories in IRAI -- 240321: https://bit.ly/irai-240321 Stories in IRAI -- 240311: https://bit.ly/irai-240311 Stories in IRAI -- 240301: https://bit.ly/irai-240301 IRAI Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P

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AI in Libraries & Knowledge Organisations- PhD Scholarship available at UCD in Dublin, Ireland
by Francis Jayakanth 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

Dear Members, I wanted to share an exciting opportunity for those interested in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Library & Information Science (LIS). Please take a look at the email trail. If you or someone you know is passionate about AI and its impact on libraries and knowledge organisations, I encourage you to explore this opportunity further. Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Library, IISc. Forwarded message as received follows -------------------------------------------- From: ifla-l-request(a)iflalists.org <ifla-l-request(a)iflalists.org> on behalf of Stefanie Havelka <stefanie.havelka(a)ucd.ie> Sent: 28 April 2024 19:18 To: ifla-l(a)iflalists.org <ifla-l(a)iflalists.org> Subject: [IFLA-L] AI in Libraries & Knowledge Organisations- PhD Scholarship available at UCD in Dublin, Ireland External Email University: University College Dublin School: Information and Communications Studies (ICS) Supervisor: Dr. Stefanie Havelka (stefanie.havelka(a)ucd.ie) Starting date: September 2024 Deadline for application: 31st May 2024 Interviews with short-listed candidates: 10-14 June 2024 Position: 100% full-time, tuition fees waived by the School of Information and Communication Studies (ICS). Remuneration: PhD studentship is renewable for up to four years and consists of: - PhD student stipend of €22,000k per annum (tax free) - Scholarship students will be prioritised when applying for travel funding from ICS. - Some equipment will be provided. Eligibility: EU and non-EU students are equally eligible under this award, Requirement: Students accepted under this scheme must meet the university entry standards. For more information, please see https://www.ucd.ie/ics/vacancies/phdvacancies/aiinlibrariesknowledgeorganis… And email me, Best wishes, Stefanie -- Dr. Stefanie Havelka [she/her] Assistant Professor Service Learning Coordinator MLIS Thesis Coordinator MLIS Room C119 | Newman Building Phone: +353 01-716-8496 School of Information and Communication Studies University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4 Ireland

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Fwd: Call for Libri Best Student Research Paper Award 2024 Submissions
by Shamprasad Pujar 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Albright, Kendra <kalbrig7(a)kent.edu> Date: Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 12:38 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] Call for Libri Best Student Research Paper Award 2024 Submissions To: ifla-l(a)iflalists.org <ifla-l(a)iflalists.org> Apologies for cross-posting. *Libri Best Student Research Paper Award 2024* *DE GRUYTER* DOI 10.1515/libri-XXXXXX Since 1950, through 70 volumes, *Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies *has been a leader among scholarly journals in the international library and information science world. As part of its strategy to remain one of the premier library and information science journals, *Libri *is issuing a call for “Best Student Research Paper of 2024.” This competition supports *Libri*’s goal of publishing the best articles from the next generation of library and information science professionals. We are proud once again to recognize the very best article with this special award. Students who are currently enrolled for a master’s or PhD degree or who have completed their master’s or PhD degree during the 24 months preceding the closing date of the competition[1] <#m_-1399271643520794864__ftn1> are invited to submit articles with clarity and authority. There is no stated theme, but should fall within the scope of LIBRI’s research focus areas that cover the broad area of library and information science, including but not limited to: · Libraries (national, public, academic, school, special, etc.) and other information environments · Information and knowledge management · Information behaviour · Information needs, seeking, searching and use · Information retrieval · Emerging technologies, including AI, AR, VR etc., from an Information Science perspective · Information for development (developing and industrialized countries) · Indigenous knowledge · Literacy (media, information, etc.) · Data science, data analytics, big data and their impact on organisations (e.g., customer related data; social science perspective · Digital libraries and repositories · Data science, data management, data curation and virtual research environments (VREs) · Information ethics, policy and law · Scholarly communication · Open science, open access and related topics · Health information · Information science · Information services · Information in society · Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) · Information organization and representation · Freedom of access to information and freedom of expression · Archives & preservation · Cultural heritage · Book and publishing theory and history · LIS education · International and comparative LIS research · Research methodologies in LIS · Theory submissions (We do not publish articles on scientometrics, bibliometrics, webometrics, altmetrics etc., as there are a number of specialist journals that do so.) Research papers should address one of the significant issues facing today’s librarians and information professionals. Case studies, best practices, and pure research papers are all welcome. - Length: 5,000 – 7,000 words (excluding the abstract, tables and list of references) - Follow the Instructions for Authors linked from the *Libri* website at https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/libr/html. - Papers by multiple authors (be this joint research of a group of students, or of a student plus their supervisor) will not be considered. - Language: English - Deadline: June 30, 2024, 23:59 UTC *Plagiarism and patch-writing* Plagiarism and patch-writing are not acceptable. All content not the author’s own intellectual thought (even if the content paraphrases intellectual property of other researchers) should be properly referenced. All manuscripts are automatically put through similarity detection software, and the results are evaluated by the editors. Manuscripts containing plagiarised material or (excessive) patch-writing will be rejected, without the option of revision or resubmission. *Manuscript evaluation process* The best paper will be selected by an independent panel consisting of selected members of the Editorial Board, the Advisory Board and other international experts. Submissions will be judged on the basis of - originality of thought and observation - depth of research and scholarship - topicality of problems addressed - the international readership of the journal - the quality of the composition *Publication of winning article* The article will be published in the 2024:4 issue. The author of the winning article will be honoured with an award of 500.00 € and with a complimentary subscription to *Libri* for 2025. If the quality of competition warrants, some papers may be designated as honourable mention and the authors will receive complementary subscriptions to *Libri* for 2025. All winners will receive access to e-prints of their winning submission. *Submission* Manuscripts should be submitted to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/libri. *When submitting a paper for the Best Student Research Paper Award, please choose “Best Student Research Paper Award” at the drop-down menu “Manuscript Type.” * All submissions should include a cover sheet confirming: - the name of the institution where the student is or was enrolled - the degree for which the student is or was enrolled - the dates when the student is or was enrolled - the degree/course/module for which the paper was prepared - the date when the paper was written *PLEASE NOTE: * *Paper submissions that do not include all the above required elements, as well as do not comply with the content requirements specified, will be disqualified for consideration. All papers will also automatically be screened for plagiarism and patch-writing.* ------------------------------ [1] <#m_-1399271643520794864__ftnref1> Exception: Senior information scholars returning to school for additional degrees outside the field of library and information science are not eligible for this award. Unsubscribe from this list : https://mail.iflalists.org/wws/sigrequest/ifla-l For assistance please contact mailto:mailing.lists@ifla.org

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Health information is a right – new IFLA statement
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Health information is a right – new IFLA statement 21 April 2024 Libraries of different types, through providing inclusive access to information can make a major contribution to making the right to health a reality. Governments, in turn, can and should help realise this potential through law, regulation and funding, as a new statement [https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/3276] from IFLA underlines. The COVID-19 pandemic shone a light on the importance of healthcare information. From that used by individuals in deciding how to act, to that applied by professionals in caring for patients, and that helping governments to take key policy decisions, the need for effective access and use was clear. Where there was information, people, professionals and those in power could take better decisions. Where there wasn’t, there were higher risks, missed opportunities, and unnecessary tragedies. Crucially, this access to health information is not equitable, both between individuals and between countries. IFLA’s new Statement on Universal Access to Healthcare Information as a Human Right calls for a stronger recognition of the need to address this situation as a rights issue. This is based on provisions that already exist in international human rights law. The statement stresses that delivering on this right requires a combination of investment in creation of information, work to make it accessible for all, supportive laws and regulations, and close engagement with society. Libraries play a key role in this, as pre-existing and recognised centres in their communities, with a strong understanding of their needs and how best to deliver access to information to them. Nonetheless, their role in providing health information is not always recognised. The statement therefore calls on libraries to work – in their advocacy and practice – to ensure that everyone has access to health information. To allow them to do this, it stresses that governments should clearly recognise the right to health information and pass supportive laws. It also calls for work to support the development of an offer of healthcare information, supporting libraries and other institutions as dissemination and application, and to promote partnerships. The statement was prepared by IFLA’s Special Interest Group on Evidence for Global and Disaster Health [https://www.ifla.org/units/e4gdh/] working with the IFLA's Health and Bioscience Libraries Section [https://www.ifla.org/units/health-and-biosciences-libraries/] , and approved by the IFLA Governing Board on 17 April 2024. We encourage library associations, libraries and the library and information workforce – in particular in heath libraries – to draw on this statement in engaging with health ministries and agencies, representatives of the World Health Organization in your countries, and other stakeholders. Read and download the Statement from IFLA’s Repository https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/3276. (as appeared on the IFLA news website)

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Announcement for two positions of 'Senior Project Assistant' for Institute Archives ( Library Science & Web Developer) at IIT Gandhinagar- deadline 26th April 2024
by Panna Chaudhary 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Dear Professionals, Applications are invited for two positions of Senior Project Assistant (on contract basis) for Institute Archive’ at IIT Gandhinagar for a period of one year (extendable for one more year). The deadline for submitting applications is *26th April, 2024 (Friday).* More details are available at: Senior Project Assistant/Project Assistant II (Library Science & Archives). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1twl0Lk5BWpXsiL6fggd1n5tUiU49AEKl/view Senior Project Assistant/Project Assistant II (Web Developer). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j_hjeDICo_wibbqKjsQwAQmpAbf4pRue/view Kindly encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions ------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks & Regards Panna -- *Let your old Textbooks find new readers. Leave your used Textbooks at Main <https://library.iitgn.ac.in/>/Mini Library <https://library.iitgn.ac.in/minilibrary.php>!*

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