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The Jungle library at Calais
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Sep '15

20 Sep '15

Friends: The mass migration from the Middle East and East Africa and the deaths of thousands of people are truly tragic. Luckily, several countries have come forward to take in many of those migrants. But for those still in refugee camps life continues to be uncertain. They need hope. They need to learn to adapt to their new surroundings. There are people ready to help them. One of them is a librarian called Mary Jones. I do not know if she was a librarian before. But now she is one of the finest. The Jungle library she set up is now talked about the world over. What did Mary Jones do? She set up a basic library in ramshackle shed put up at a refugee camp in Calais in northern France. What a great library it is! What kind of services she has thought of for the library all within a month! The Press in the West - The Guardian, The Spectator, The New York Times, The Huffington Post, and many more - has reported the work of Mary Jones. Please see a few of them in the attached file. Please read it in full. Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for fulltext article
by Mamtha's Gmail 19 Sep '15

19 Sep '15

Dear Friends, One of our faculty members is interested to get the fulltext of the following article. Kindly pl send the soft copy if available at your library. 1. Changing family structure and fertility patterns: an Indian Case. GN Ramu *Journal of Asian and African Studies. 1990/12; 26(3-4) p:189-206* -- -- *Thank you & Regards* *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|* * India*T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International School Library Month Press Release 2015
by S.L. Faisal 19 Sep '15

19 Sep '15

Dear All, I would like to repost an IASL (International Association of School Librarianship) press release about International School Library Month 2015. ************************************************************ International School Library Month is fast approaching and may be celebrated for the whole month of October or for any time span within that month that suits a school or library. The theme this year is: The school library rocks. International projects that are underway for 2015 are the ISLM Bookmark Project (http://www.iasl-online.org/page-1863166) where schools exchange bookmarks and make contact with children in other countries and the ISLM Skype Project (http://www.iasl-online.org/page-1863166#skype) Many school libraries will choose to have local or national celebrations, promoting the value libraries bring to the lives of children through reading, information literacy, transmission of cultural heritage and engagement with the community. Ideas for how school libraries have celebrated internationally last year may be found on the IASL website on the ISLM 2014 Projects page. Reports came in from Croatia, India, Indonesia, Pakistan, Palestine, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Seychelles, Slovenia, South Africa, Spain and Ukraine. It would be great to see even more countries reporting on their celebrations in 2015. Please send ISLM reports to the IASL Secretariat by 15 November, 2015. IASL is very grateful to our ISLM Coordinator, Marie O’Brien, for all her work in facilitating the projects and celebrations and we wish all school libraries a wonderful time of celebration in October. For more details visit http://www.iasl-online.org **************************************************************** Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom https://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com Mobile: +91 9447699724 -- 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 Project Assistant in Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET Centre)
by Subhodip Bid 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Project Assistant in Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET Centre) No. of Post : 2 post *Educational Qualification:* M.Lib.Sc. or M.L.I.Sc OR B.L.I.Sc. or B.Lib.Sc. or equivalent with 2 years working knowledge of computer system, Internet. *Pay Scale:* *INR* Rs.14000/- Per Month *Age Limit:* 25 years. For more details *http://inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/ADVT_15website.pdf <http://inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/ADVT_15website.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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Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Dagapur, Siliguri
by Subhodip Bid 17 Sep '15

17 Sep '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian in *Indian Institute of Legal Studies**, *Dagapur, Siliguri No. of Post : 1 post Age: 25-40 years Minimum Eligibility Criteria: MLIS with 55% having adequate knowledge of library software management. The preference will be given to law graduates. For more details *http://www.iilsindia.com/advertisement.php <http://www.iilsindia.com/advertisement.php>* -- 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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Altmetrics
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

What can librarians contribute to scholarly communication? Read what two American librarians have to say: Altmetrics, Bibliometrics :Librarians and the measurement of scholarship By Rachel Borchardt <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/authors/rachel-borchardt/> and Robin Chin Roemer <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/authors/robin-chin-roemer/> | September 15, 2015 <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/> <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/> <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/> <http://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/> [image: Robin Chin Roemer and Rachel Borchardt]Robin Chin Roemer and Rachel Borchardt In September 2010, Jason Priem, a doctoral student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s School of Information and Library Science, was interested in promoting the value of a set of metrics that could describe relationships between the social aspects of the web and the spread of scholarship online. He saw few terms available to describe this diverse group of analytics, so he coined the word “altmetrics.” For practical purposes, the best-known definition of altmetrics, “the creation and study of new metrics based on the Social Web for analyzing and informing scholarship,” comes from altmetrics.org, <http://altmetrics.org/plosone> a website set up by Priem and three of his colleagues. Since then, others have questioned the definition and the methods of calculating altmetrics in various scholarly contexts. More than a decade earlier, changes in information technology and scholarly communication had made the idea of a set of web-based metrics for measuring impact a tempting proposition—not only for scholars but also for publishers, toolmakers, and librarians. However, Priem’s positioning of altmetrics as an alternative to citation-based bibliometrics created an immediate set of obstacles for the movement. Bibliometrics, originally defined as a set of quantitative methods used to analyze scholarly literature, have been around since the early 1960s. These measures are largely concerned with counting and tracking journal article citations. Because journal articles tend to cite other journal articles, the major providers of bibliometrics are closely connected to established indexers of scholarly journals, such as Thomson Reuters, Scopus, and the increasingly popular Google Scholar Metrics. *As librarians, we are natural leaders in the field of altmetrics…* In the STEM fields particularly, article-based productivity metrics are commonly accepted for purposes of evaluation and benchmarking. However, for scholars in areas that emphasize scholarly monographs over journal articles, such as the humanities, bibliometrics wield significantly less clout. The same goes for scholars whose research portfolios go beyond the bounds of traditional citation, such as the fine arts. Although the field of altmetrics may have been positioned originally as an alternative to the filtering systems offered up by print- and citation-based bibliometrics, both approaches seek insight from the quantitative analysis of information related to scholarly output and publication. This similarity has not, however, prevented occasional periods of tension between the two fields’ respective followers. As altmetrics have emerged and continue to grow and evolve, so too has the role that academic librarians play in supporting altmetrics, bibliometrics, and citation impact, from support to professional use to advocacy. It’s a familiar role. Impact factor, a measure of the average number of citations to recent articles in a given journal, was created as early as 1955 for use by librarians in making collection development and retention decisions. Libraries continue to bear primary responsibility for acquiring bibliometric tools, notably Web of Science, *Journal Citation Reports,* and Scopus, and training researchers in their use. Support for these tools extends to academic social networking, institutional repositories, and the web services CiteULike <http://www.citeulike.org/> and Mendeley <https://www.mendeley.com/>. Librarians are supporting and interacting with altmetrics in such areas as acquisition, evaluation, outreach, training, and collection development. As librarians, we are natural leaders in the field of altmetrics because of our skills with these tools and our relationships with various groups in the academic community. Our historic connections across departments make us a neutral voice, able and willing to advocate for the needs of others. ROBIN CHIN ROEMER *is instructional design and outreach services librarian at University of Washington.* RACHEL BORCHARDT *is science librarian at American University. This article is adapted from their Library Technology Report on “Altmetrics,” vol. 52, no. 5.* -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for fulltext article
by Mamtha's Gmail 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Dear Friends, One of our faculty members is interested to get the fulltext of the following articles. Kindly pl send the soft copy if available at your library. Terrel AM, Anand D, Smith SF, Danq CA. et al Molecular characterization of mouse lens epithelial cell lines and their suitability to study RNA granules and cataract associated genes. *Experimental Eye Research 2015, Feb; 131: 42-55 doi: 10.1016/j.exer.2014.12.011. Epub 2014 Dec 19.* -- *Thank you & Regards* *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|* * India*T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vendors of Emerald management first database
by Manju Channappa 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Dear All Greetings, We are looking for vendor of EMERALD MANAGEMENT FIRST database at our institute in Bangalore, please mail the details of the vendors for the same at the earliest. Anticipating kind early replies. Thanks, Manju C Librarian ISBR Busienss School -- 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 Librarian, Deputy librarian and Assistant Librarian in University of Madras
by Subhodip Bid 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian, Deputy librarian and Assistant Librarian in University of Madras No. of Post : Librarian : 1 post; Deputy librarian: 2 ; Assistant Librarian: 8 Pay Band: Librarian : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP of Rs.10000. Deputy Librarian : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000. Assistant Librarian : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.6000. Minimum Eligibility Criteria: LIBRARIAN i. A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. ii. At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. iv. Desirable: .Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping. DEPUTY LIBRARIAN i. A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. ii. Five years experience as an Assistant University Librarian / College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library. iv. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping / computerization of Library. ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN i. A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale plus a consistently good acad emic record with knowledge of computerization of Library. ii. Qualifying in the National Level Test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph. D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Stan dards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shall be exempt ed from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Librarian. For more details http://www.unom.ac.in/uploads/announcements/Librarian_Ad_20150914121410_667… -- 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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U.S. UNIVERSITIES LEAD IN INNOVATION, ASIA A RISING POWER
by Ragaavendra R 16 Sep '15

16 Sep '15

U.S. UNIVERSITIES LEAD IN INNOVATION, ASIA A RISING POWER U.S. universities lead the world in scientific innovation but face strong competition from Asian rivals with close ties to industry, according to a detailed analysis of academic papers and patent filings. The inaugural Reuters Top 100 survey, published on Wednesday, places Stanford University in top spot, reflecting its position as a crucible for new ideas at the heart of Silicon Valley. Stanford alumni have gone on to create some of the world's biggest technology companies, including Hewlett-Packard, Yahoo and Google. The top nine places are all taken by U.S. schools, with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University ranked second and third. The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) was 10th, while Imperial College London was the highest-ranked European in 11th place. Asian universities are a growing force in scientific innovation and have proved particularly adept at turning this into products, with South Korea -- home to rising tech giants such as Samsung -- scoring highly in patent approvals. South Korea has eight schools in the top 100 universities, while Japan has nine -- more than all countries bar the United States. China, however, had only one entry on the list in Tsinghua University, ranked 72nd. Policymakers and corporations alike rely on universities to convert publicly funded science into knowledge and ultimately new products that drive economic growth. But while academic innovation is lauded around the world, it is not easy to measure. The new Reuters league table aims to produce the most comprehensive and systematic ranking to date by analyzing 10 different measures, based on the volume and impact of scientific research, the volume and success of patent filings and the use of cited discoveries in the academic and corporate worlds. For full details of the survey, see www.reuters.com/most-innovative-universities. Large, populous countries inevitably score highly, so it is also instructive to look at relative performance. Tiny Switzerland, with a population of eight million people and two of the world's top drug companies, stands out with three schools on the list, giving it more top 100 innovative universities per capita than any other country. REFLINK: http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/09/16/us-science-innovation-universitie… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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