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LIS News: An Online Newsletter for Library and Information Science Professionals
by Dr. Badan Barman 07 Feb '15

07 Feb '15

Respected forum members, LIS Links is bringing out a newsletter for the Library and Information Science professionals of India to stay updated in the field. It is released in extremely condensed form so that even a busy person can find time to go through it. Till now we released three issues each of which is sent to 17,000+ LIS professionals in India through email. On an average, 987 people click on individual news item included in the newsletter. We are very much happy to see its success rate. The intention of this email is to further publicize the newsletter and have your constructive criticism. You are kindly requested to visit our newsletter at http://lisnews.lislinks.com and send the feedback to info @ badanbarman . in -- *New Address* Dr. Badan Barman, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Gauhati, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Best Librarian of the Year 2015
by Sandeep Bhavsar 07 Feb '15

07 Feb '15

Dear All It gives me an immense pleasure to inform you that our Professional friend* Dr Nanaji Shewale, Librarian, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE), Pune* has been selected for the "*Best Librarian of the Year*" Award instituted by Pune's one of the prestigious Public Library "Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir", that is established in 1848. On occasion of the Foundation Day of Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir, the award ceremony will be held today on Saturday, 07 February 2015 at 06.00 pm. Venue: Pune Nagar Vachan Mandir, 181, Shivaji Road, Tulshibaug, Budhwar Peth, Pune, Maharashtra 411002 Landmark - Near Dagadu Seth Ganpati Mandir All the professionals and friends are requested to make it convenient to join us for the function. Once again Congratulations to Dr Nanaji Shewale and wish him all the best! -- Warm Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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India Public Libraries Conference (IPLC 2015) organised by DEF in collaboration with DELNET from March 17-18, 2015 at New Delhi
by Ravindra Mendhe 07 Feb '15

07 Feb '15

Dear Sir/Madam, Greeting!!! I take pleasure in informing you that the *Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF), New Delhi* in collaboration with *DELNET, New Delhi* is organising the *India Public Libraries Conference* (IPLC 2015) from* March 17-18, 2015 at the India International Centre, New Delhi. *The main theme of IPLC 2015 is *“Transforming Public Libraries in India: Envisioning the Future”.* The sub themes include Changing Role of Public Libraries at the Global Level; Public Libraries in India: Current Scenario and Future Challenges; Public Libraries for ‘all’; Changing needs of Communities and the need for their engagement; e-Content and ICT enabled services for the future; Library Infrastructure for the future; Capacity building, training and curriculam needs of public library professionals for the future; Financing public libraries for the future and Recommendations for the future of public libraries in India. A number of eminent experts from India and outside will be sharing their knowledge and expertise at IPLC 2015. This convention will be attracting more than two hundred and fifty professional Librarians, Information Scientists, Computer Scientists and others from different parts of India and abroad. The eminent speakers from USA, Singapore, Phillippines, Australia, Denmark, Nepal, India and other countries would be sharing their expertise at the conference. These includes the foreign experts namely: Ms. Tina Sciabica, Read Global, USA; Mr. Ian Yap, Regional Manager, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions; Ms. Amarjeet Gill Kaur, Director, National Library Board, Singapore; Ms. Andrea Telli, Chicago Public Library, USA; Mr. Ari Katz, Regional Director, Beyond Access, IREX, US; Atty. Antonio M. Santos, Director, National Library, The Philippines; Ms. Pilar Pacheco, Program Officer, Global Libraries, Bill And Melinda Gates Foundation, USA; Ms. Jan Richards, Public Library Association, Australia; Ms. Winnie Vitzanky, Public Library Association, Denmark and Mr. Bhola Shreshta, Former President, Nepal Library Association, Nepal. The participation of Library professionals in IPLC 2015 will be highly rewarding and beneficial. The participation fee for a professional from a library is Rs. 1500/- per participant. I request you to kindly attend the conference and depute at least two library professionals from your Library. The payment for participation fee may kindly be sent through a DD/cheque in favour of *“Digital Empowerment Foundation”* payable at New Delhi. The copy of IPLC 2015 brochure is enclosed herewith. IPLC 2015 brochure can also be downloaded from *www.iplc.in <http://www.iplc.in>* The payment and the filled in copy of Registration Form may kindly be sent to DELNET/DEF. We look forward to receiving the nominations for participation. Thanking you, Yours faithfully, Sangeeta Kaul Co-Organising Secretary IPLC 2015 Pl. contact for details : ========================================================= Dr Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network Jawaharlal Nehru University Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 INDIA Tel: 91-11-26742222, 26741266, 9810329992 (M) Fax: 91-11-26741122 Email: sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in, sangskaul2003(a)yahoo.co.in ========================================================== Thanks with best regards Sincerely, *Ravindra M. Mendhe* website: http://ravindramendhe.weebly.com/ https://sites.google.com/site/ravindramendhe/ *“New Technology, New Trends, New Ideas; Modifying the Library with the User in Mind'.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IFLA SET Bulletin, 2015, Issue 1 is now available
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Dear LIS Friend, *IFLA SET Bulletin, 2015, Issue 1* is now available at http://www.ifla.org/files/assets/set/Bulletin/set_bulletin_2015_no._1_final… I thank all the contributors and friends for their time and assistance. PLEASE* send your contribution to me at sclis.India(a)gmail.com <sclis.India(a)gmail.com>* for SET Bulletin, 2015, Issue 2 *latest by 31st May*. Alerts/reports of events, images, LIS education scenario in a particular country, and any other thing related with LIS Education and Training is MOST WELCOME. *Contents (**SET Bulletin, 2015, Issue 1*)*:* 1. IFLA SET 40th Summit, by Clara Chu, USA 2. Felicitation of Prof. S B Ghosh, India 3. IFLA First Timer Report by Lisa Worobec, Canada 4. Book Review by Tom Rink, USA 5. Report from SET SIG for Developing Countries by Felipe Martinez , Mexico 6. Conference Alerts from Philippines, India, USA, Pakistan, Korea 7. Picture Gallery of SET Moments 8. Report of a MOU by Kishor Satpathy, India With regards, *Susmita Chakraborty* * Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin * ------------------------------------------------ *Susmita Chakraborty,** PhD* Assistant Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India *Formerly, Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Engineering Sciences & Technology Shibpur* *Secretary (2014) & Director (2012-2013)**: Asian Chapter, Special Libraries Association (SLA-Asian)* *Member**, Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India>* *Recent Book: *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship, IGI-Global, USA, 2014 at *http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-librarianship/75483 <http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-libr…>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TWO DAYS - UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR - Annamalai University.
by DrSuruli Nathi 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Dear Professionals I feel great pleasure in inviting you to UGC SPONSORED NATIONAL SEMINAR ON “ADVANCEMENT OF SCIENCE THROUGH SCIENTOMETRICS”, 27 -28 March 2015, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University. *Themes* Ø Science Policy and Research evaluation: Quantitative and Qualitative approaches Ø Scientific Research Fonts and Emerging issues Ø Scientometrics in the history of science Ø From bibliometrics to scientometrics, webometrics and altmetrics Ø Scientometrics indicators Ø Collaboration studies and network analysis Ø Data sources for scientometric studies: coverage, accuracy and reliability Ø Visualisation and science mapping: tools, methods and applications Ø Science research reporting – plagiarism- opportunities and threats, plagiarism softwares. *Call for Papers * Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation on the above theme and related aspects. The full-text of the paper both in hard and soft copy (preferably MS - word attachment) should be submitted to the Seminar Director by e-mail ( au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in) and by post mail on or before 16th March 2015 along with Registration form with Demand Draft. *Registration fee* (includes Seminar Kit, Participation certificate, working lunch and refreshment) For Faculty/ Librarian & others ………`700/- for Research Scholars (full –time basis) & students ---- `400/- *Accommodation* The participants should make their own arrangements. However, limited accommodation is available in our university Guest House/ Hostel on Extra-payment. We would help the participants to arrange accommodation at nominal charges on first-come first-serve by twin-sharing basis. With Regards *SEMINAR DIRECTOR* *Dr.M.Nagarajan* Professor & Head Dept. of Library and Information Science Annamalai University Mobile : 9443497604 E-mail: au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in -- 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 ddp 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Dear Moderator, Kindly arrange to publish my request for soft copy of following two articles on LIS forum. Thanks. Dear Professionals and friends, one of our Faculty member needs following articles for her research purpose. If any one of you have access to it, kindly arrange to send the soft copy. Ahluwalia, P. K., Sharma, S. Epistemological Beliefs, Expectations and Physics Learning, Physics News : Bulletin of Indian Physics Association: Special issue on Physics Education Research, 41, 58-68 (2011). Sharma, S., Ahluwalia, P. K. : A mismatch between learning styles and teaching styles its influence: an empirical study. Journal of Research : The Bede athenaeum Vol.3 No.1 Pages 52-55 (2012) indianjournals.com http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:bajrp&volume=3&issue=1&… Regards. D. D. Pednekar ---------------------------------------------------------------- D. D. Prdnekar Homi Bhabha Centre For Science Education Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research V. N. Purav Marg, Mankhurd Mumbai 400 088. Te.No. : 022-25072337 / 25072303 E-Mail : library(a)hbcse.tifr.res.in / ddp(a)hbcse.tifr.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request update the seminar details in forum-reg
by planisamy ilangumaran kumar 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Dear sir our institution conduct the seminar on copyright and Intellectual Property rights. the information given below kindly update  our forum. thank you P.Ilangumaran Topic:  SEMINAR ON  COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 17th February 2015 @3.00pm, SETHU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Pulloor-626 115, Kariapatti Taluk , Virudhunagar Dist,Tamil Nadu Central Library & Research Forum Jointly Organize SEMINAR ON  COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS 17th February 2015 @3.00pm, Venue: EEE Seminar Hall Resource Person:  Dr. K. ELAVAZHAGAN, Librarian & Chief Knowledge Officer,  Indian Institute of Management-Tiruchirapalli, Tiruchirapalli Participants: Engineering Teaching Faculty, PG Students, Research Scholar & Library Professionals  Seminar Registration Fees: Rs 100/-  Last date for Registration:14-02-2015    Registration Contact: P.Ilangumaran,Senior Librarian, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti-626 115,Tamil Nadu email:   sitlibrary(a)yahoo.co.in,  Mobile: 9789527616,          -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding PhD Title
by Manjunath. K S 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Respected Professionals and Friends, 1. One of my friend recently enrolled for PhD and also selected few of titles for Research. 2. Now he wants to check weather on the same topics anybody has already did or doing the same. 3. He also consulted *Shodhganga* as well as *Shodhgangothri* he is not find any of the same topics. 4. Can you provide other sources to check duplication because many Universities are not updated Research works in Shodhganga and Shodhgangothri. 5. So please provide us other sources or sites how we can check the ongoing research topics and other titles. We are waiting for your valuable replies. Thanking you in anticipation. -- **"Live as if you were to die tomorrow,** **Learn as if you were to live Forever."** With Regards Manjunatha.K.S. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article
by Neela 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Hi friends... I am searching the following article for our postgraduate student. I would be grateful to you If you could provide the article for the same as soon as possible. Title: *A report on dental anxiety levels in children undergoing nitrous oxide inhalation sedation and propofol target controlled infusion intravenous sedation.* European Archives of Pediatric Dentistry June 2007, Volume 8, Issue 2, pp 81-86 Thanking you. yours sincerely, Neela Tamang Librarian B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of CBSE School Librarian in Pune (Kondhwa)
by Pradnya Gokhale- Oak 06 Feb '15

06 Feb '15

Dear Professionals There is vacancy of Librarian in one of the reputed school "Mansukhbhai Kothari National School"(Kondhwa) Pune. Qualification- B.Lib. , Fluency in English is must. Prior school library experience will be added advantage. Interested Candidates forward their CV's on gokhale.pradnya(a)gmail.com Its urgent so forward your CV's at earliest. Selected candidate should join within 15 days. Thanks and regards Pradnya Avadhut Oak B.Sc. (Chemistry), M.Lib.Sc., UGC-NET 9766431428 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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