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Sad demise of Prof Neelamaghan
by chandrashekara m 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

I am deeply shocked and sad to hear the heartbroken news about the sad demise of Prof. Neelameghan, an extraordinary teacher of LIS. It is really an immense loss to our profession. I am always remembering him while teaching WINISIS because he taught me Micro CDS/ISIS. I pray God may his heart and soul rest in peace and comfort. I am conveying my sincere deepest condolences to his family. Chandrashekara M. Professor & Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysore - 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419398 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library trainees at NIT Rourkela
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear All, This is to remind you about the Advertisement for the Post of Library Trainees at NIT Rourkela. Please send the complete form on or before the last date. We provide exhaustive trainees on all modern tools and techniques in Library science. After completion of training each candidates will have sound knowledge of tools and technology as well as they will be able to fulfill the current market demands in LIS. Our library is one of the best library in terms of application of modern tools and technology in libraries, we also provide supports in application of the same throughout India and aboard on request and via public forums/internet/telephone. Kindly go through the detail advertisement for more details. http://nitrkl.ac.in/Jobs_Tenders/6StipendiaryPersonnel/Default.aspx Thanking You. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof.Neelameghan
by johnson david 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Sir, It is sad to know that Prof.Neelameghan is passed away from this world. It is a great loss to the community of the LIS. We lost a one more person who has worked closely associated with Dr.S.R.Ranganathan. I pray God to rest his soul in Peace. Thanking You, J.C David Chief Librarian Dayananda Sagar College of Engineering Kumaraswamy Layout Bangalore-78 9590505040 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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My Guru A.Neelameghan
by eswara reddy deva 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

I am extremely sorry to hear the demise of my Guru Professor A.Neelameghan. My association with him dates back to 1966 when I joined DRTC for higher studies in LIS. He was my mentor, benefactor and inspirer all along my 50 years of professional service. May his soul rest in peace. Deva B. Eswara Reddy,PhD Associate Professor Texas A & M University College Station,Texas 77843 United States Phone: 979-862-1062 Fax:979-458-0112 devaereddy(a)tamu.com Secretary,IFLA Science&Technology Libraries Section -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of professor reg:-
by Satyanarayana Koduri 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, It is very sad that our profession has lost one stalwart in the field. I have the opportunity of learning CDS/ISIS under his able training and that training lead our University to go full computerization long time back. He is having good patience in the teaching the students even in his old age also. Let us pray god that his soul may be rest in peace. *Dr.K.Satyanarayana* *Librarian* *GITAM University* *Hyderabad Campus* *Rudraram (V) Patancheru (M)Medak (D)-502329* *(O)08455-221278* *(M)9948844503* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Correction - in the earlier advertisement for the positions in the Library
by Swati Bhattacharyya . 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

All professionals already applied for this position are requested to take note of the email address for sending application. Inconvenience regretted. A Human Resource Agency is inviting applications from qualified library professionals. Selected candidates will be placed at the library of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. After filling out current vacant positions, a panel of such qualified professionals will be prepared which will be valid for one year. Depending on future vacancies within on year, professionals from the panel may be given offer. The other important information regarding these appointments: 1. The candidates will be recruited by the Human Resource Agency. All positions carry the benefits of PF, ESI/Mediclaim etc. 2. The recruited candidates will be placed at the library of IIM Calcutta. 3. Candidates must possess M. Lib.Sc. 4. Depending on experiences and performance in the interview, the selected candidates will be placed in one of the following pay-group: (i) Rs 18000/ p.m. for candidates with working experiences of 18-24 months in large academic/technical libraries (ii) Rs 16000/ p.m. for candidates with working experiences of 12-15 months in large academic/technical libraries (iii) Rs 14000/ p.m. for candidates with little or no exposure to library work but who would prove their interest in work during the interview. Candidates with adequate experience of handling MARC-21, working with software like Virtua, ExLibris, Koha, developing report and generating queries in RDBMS environment may be considered for higher pay. 5. Selected candidates will have to perform shift duty along with other existing professionals in this category. 6. Selected candidates will be provided shared single accommodation inside the campus (no family accommodation). Staying in the campus accommodation is mandatory. Interested candidates must send their resume to *samson.ara(a)uds.in <samson.ara(a)uds.in> *immediately. Sincerely, Swati Bhattacharyya, Ph.D. Librarian Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Joka, Diamond Harbor Road Kolkata - 700104 India Phone: 91-33-2467-8300 (Bus extn: 416; Res extn: 106) Library: http://library.iimcal.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Prof. Neelameghan is No More
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

*Prof. A. Neelameghan *has passed away on 28th July. He was a *member* of the* International Editorial Advisory Board of our recent book*: Chakraborty, S., & Das, A. K. (2014). *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship *(pp. 1-406). Hershey, *PA, USA: IGI Global*. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4365-9. He also *wrote two chapters *for this book. Chapter 18: International Satellite Communications to Support and Supplement Web-Based Information Exchange: A Co-Operative Programme (pages 219-226)/A. Neelameghan; and Chapter 20: International Cooperation in Developing a Digital Library Software and South Asia Network (pages 239-255)/A. Neelameghan, K.S. Raghavan. I was fortunate to work under his constant guidance. He will always remain a source of inspiration to me. With Regards, *Susmita* ------------------------------------------------ *Susmita Chakraborty, PhD* Assistant Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India *Secretary**: Asian Chapter, Special Libraries Association (SLA-Asian)* *Member**, Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * *Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin; *Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India>* *Member**, Standing Committee (2009-2013) & Program Committee 2013 of IFLA_KM * *International Federation of Library Associations & Institutions (IFLA), Netherlands* Skype: *Susmita.In; **Twitter: Susmita_Kolkata; Delicious Id:@susmitaindia, * *Publications: **http://caluniv.academia.edu/SusmitaChakraborty <http://caluniv.academia.edu/SusmitaChakraborty>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: LIBRARIES & THE TAX PROBLEMS: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
by Puttaraj Choukimath 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, You are requested to post the following message from the ILA president Prof.(Mrs.) ASHU SHOKKEN and Prof.Muttayya Koganuramath, regarding 'Libraries and Tax problems'. Thank you,with regards, *Puttaraj.* ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Prof.Muttayya Koganuramath <muttayya53(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 3:40 PM Subject: Fwd: LIBRARIES & THE TAX PROBLEMS: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION To: Puttaraj Choukimath <choukimath(a)gmail.com>, Kotresh <kbagadi(a)gmail.com> Please forward this mail to various LIS forums and TISS groups. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Prof.Muttayya Koganuramath <muttayya53(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 3:35 PM Subject: LIBRARIES & THE TAX PROBLEMS: A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT, INDIAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Dear Librarians The new Government is laying special emphasis on libraries in education by proclaiming its intent of establishing national e-Library in line with its election manifesto. Indian Library Association (ILA) is participating in the innovative and best practices of the Government's policy, especially in the filed of Library and Information services. ILA aims at enriching the knowledge society of the country towards an inclusive education and analyzing the role of the Government in the development and implementation of national education and library policies. It is heartening to know that our new Hon'ble Prime Minister is a great friend of e-libraries. During his visit to Bhutan he proudly announced that India would extend its support and expertise in setting up an e-Library for Bhutan with an aid funding of Rs.2 crore. But, the first budget of the new Government has a few unpleasant surprises for the Libraries, which will prove to be counter-productive in the collection development for e-libraries. There are two serious tax burdens, which will adversely affect the development of e-libraries in the country. These are: 1. It is believed that libraries will have to deduct tax at source (TDS) when they make payment for purchase of e-books/e-journals as they may be considered as software/electronic data. This has come into effect since July 2012. Publishers, particularly the foreign ones, are resisting the deduction, as it will be both financial and operational nuisance for them. Also there is no clarity on whether the law considers e-books/e-journals as equivalent to software. The Library profession needs to insist on the Government for policy clarification on this matter and request for exemption of e-resources of educational nature from TDS deduction. 2. While subscription to online e-resources were exempted from service tax by the previous Government through a general exemption of educational services to schools and colleges under the category "Auxiliary Educational Services" in the negative list, the current Government has withdrawn this exemption. This means, all purchases/subscriptions of e-books/e-journals will come under the additional burden of service tax, which will be about 12.5%. ILA is submitting a petition to Shri Arun Jaitley, Hon'ble Finance Minister, drawing his kind attention to the need for exempting e-books/e-journals from the above tax burdens and further requesting him to issue a policy clarification that e-content should not be treated as software under the law and should be freed from all tax burdens like the printed books and journals have been accorded tax-free status. A copy of the petition is posted on this site as a letter of appeal from the profession (through ILA) to the Finance Minister. ( www.ipetitions.com/petition/indian-library-association) Please visit this site and sign this petition. ILA President is seeking an appointment with the Finance Minister and the HRD Minister to submit this petition next week. We have to move fast well before the budget is passed in the parliament. Please act fast and join ILA in this cause by signing the petition at www.ipetitions.com/petition/indian-library-association. *Prof.(Mrs.) Ashu Shokeen* *President, Indian Library Association * *Dept. of Library & Information Science* *Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra* Email : shokeen_ashu(a)rediffmail.com *AND * *Prof. Muttayya Koganuramath* *(Former President, ILA)* *Centre for Library & Information Science,* *Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar* Email: muttayya53(a)gmail.com -- Prof. Muttayya Koganuramath Professor Centre for Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat Sector-30, Gandhinagar - 382030 Gujarat State Mobile: 09033070481 Email: muttayya53(a)gmail.com koganuramath(a)rediffimail.com <koganuramath(a)rediffimail.com> -- Prof. Muttayya Koganuramath Professor Centre for Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat Sector-30, Gandhinagar - 382030 Gujarat State Mobile: 09033070481 Email: muttayya53(a)gmail.com koganuramath(a)rediffimail.com <koganuramath(a)rediffimail.com> -- Mr.Puttaraj, A. C. Asst. Librarian (SS) Periodicals Section, SDTM Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, P.B. No.8313, Deonar, MUMBAI - 400 088 (Maharashtra) INDIA T: +91-22-2552 5285 (O); Fax: +91-22-2552 5050 E: choukimath(a)tiss.edu; choukimath(a)gmail.com W: http://library.tiss.edu/ B: http://socialsciencesinfoblog.blogspot.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Myths about OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Peter Suber on wrong notions on OA. https://plus.google.com/+PeterSuber/posts/TrLu38BKPkt As usual, very well written. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad Demise of Prof. A. Neelameghan
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear LIS Professionals, It is very sad to hear the demise of Prof. A. Neelameghan, the great teacher and library professional. Today will be a sad day as far as all library professionals and library loving people not only in India but also rest of the world. He did remarkable contributions by way of excellent teaching, research, publications and professional leadership. Such personalities are rare in any generations. I join the professional community in condoling Prof. Neelameghan’s sad demise and pray to rest his soul in peace. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Training and Awareness Seminar on J-Gate in Pune (AICTE affiliated institutes)
by Soji Mathew 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear all, Informatics Publishing Limited is organizing a workshop on J-Gate for AICTE affiliated institutes. The event will be held on 20th September 2014 at the following venue: Auditorium MIT School of Business S.No. 123, B-Wing, Saraswati Vishwa Building MIT Campus, Paud Road, Kothrud Pune - 411 038 The event will comprise of the following activities: 1) Intensive hands-on training on the new J-Gate platform. 2) Explaining benefits of J-Gate for the librarians as well as end users. 3) Q&A and feedback session. Objectives of the Workshop: 1) To create awareness about the new J-Gate platform and it's features amongst the librarians and the end users. 2) To train the librarians on the Admin aspects of customization in J-Gate. 3) To train the Library Professionals and equip them with the knowledge to impart trainings for their end-users by themselves. 4) To take feedback from the participants on the new J-Gate platform and prepare a wish-list for future releases. Who should participate? 1) Library Professionals from the institutes subscribing or planning to subscribe to J-Gate. 2) Information seekers who use or planning to use J-Gate as a journal discovery service. There is no registration fee and the participants will be awarded 'Certificate of Participation' after completion of the workshop. Kindly find more details about the event and register on the following URL: www.informindia.co.in/jgatetraining We look forward to your participation. Kindly feel free to contact the undersigned for any further query. Thank you. Regards, Swapnil Srivastava Informatics Publishing Limited M: 99720 17067 E: swapnil.s(a)informaticsglobal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICon-AD Sets Yet Another Record: Archiving Crosses 1000 Abstracts
by Mr. Santosh C. Hulagabali 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear all, We deem it our privilege to share with you a good news that *ICon-AD crossed the mark of 1000 abstracts *today. Till date, 1005 conference abstracts of 1397 authors have been archived successfully. Many abstracts of other conferences are in the process of archival. We sincerely thank all our partnering institutes, Project Volunteers, authors, LIS professionals, publishers, our technical experts and colleagues for making ICon-AD one of the useful bibliographic databases of conference abstracts. For more details about the database, please visit www.iconad.in or visit the database directly on http://dspace.iconad.in:8080/jspui/ To be honest, the ICon-AD is still under experiments. The database is yet to prove as the complete database in terms of its design, data entry, method, reach, contents etc. So we welcome your feedback, critical comments and suggestions to make ICon-AD a qualitative database. Best regards, Santosh C. Hulagabali Project Head, ICon-AD -- *Librarian *| *Library & Information Centre* Nagindas Khandwala College* | Malad (W) | Mumbai-64 | India Tel: 022-2808 5424 | Extn.No.222/223 | Fax: 022-2865 0461 Library Blog <http://nkclibrary.blogspot.com/> | College Website <http://www.nkc.ac.in/> | COIST <http://www.coist.weebly.com> | ICon-AD <http://www.iconad.in> | OAMII 2012 <https://sites.google.com/site/oamii2012conference/> **Affiliated to University of Mumbai | **Reaccredited 'A' Grade by NAAC | Best College Award (UoM) | ISO 9001:2008 * .................................................................................................................................... DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) & may contain confidential & privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail & descard all copies of the original message. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Professionals/Reposition with a M.Tech from University of Mysore: A great Opportunity
by Athif Mohammed 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Information Technology or Management: Don't choose, do both With a M.Tech in Information Systems and Management from International School of information Management(ISiM) University of Mysore in association with Dalhousie University, Canada; University of Michigan, USA; University of Pittsburgh, USA; Syracuse University, USA; International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore and Informatics (India) Ltd., Bangalore. Admissions Open Get ready to be trained in Big Data, Analytics and placed in the ever expanding job market What do we offer? * M.Tech from a century old University and learning experience from an innovative i-School * Cutting Edge Global Curriculum focussed on Analytics and Big Data imparting skill sets across the Information Management space - Databases to Data Mining to Data Analytics; Information Retrieval to Information Systems Design to Software Systems Management; Taxonomy, Ontologies and Semantic Web to Human Computer Interaction. * Truly international learning experience - with faculty drawn from our partner institutions. * World class facilities - a well-appointed 24 x 7 accessible Wi-Fi enabled infrastructure in sylvan setting of the Gangotri campus * Internships and projects with leading industry partners * Scholarships Offered - Merit-based full or partial fee waiver * Placements in companies such as Infosys, HP and others Who is eligible? * Engineering Graduates / Master's Degree in any Discipline / 4-Year Degree Graduates (10+2+4) * CAT / MAT / GATE / PGCET / State Level National Entrance Test Score Dates to Remember: : * Application Deadline : September 10, 2014 * Offer Decision : September 20, 2014 * Acceptance Decision : September 25, 2014 www.isim.ac.in Course Start: September 29, 2014 ISiM logo INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INFORMATION MANAGEMENT University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570006. Ph: +91-821-2514699 | Mob.: 9886772356 | www.isim.ac.in | office(a)isim.ac.in A Ford Foundation Funded Initiative University of Mysore Logo Athif Mohammed Assistant Manager International School of Information Management (ISiM) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570006. Email- office(a)isim.ac.in M: +91 9886772356 Website: www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bharathidasan University - Workshop on Resources and Technologies for Scholarly Information
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 30 Jul '14

30 Jul '14

Dear All Bharathidasan University, Department of Library and Information Science organize "One Day National Workshop on Resources and Technologies for Scholarly Information" on Tuesday, 12th August 2014. The programme consist presentations, demonstrations, lectures and hands on sessions covering the following key aspects 01.Tools for Research Information Management 02.Federated Search and Remote access 03.Research Protocols and Analytics 04.Web Technologies for Information Management 05.Scholarly Open Access Databases *Participants* Faculty Members, Research Scholars, Librarians and Library Science Professionals, of the colleges and University Departments Registration Fees: Rs. 100 Resource kit along with working lunch and high tea will be served for the participants. *Dr S. Srinivasa Ragavan,* Workshop Coordinator, Dept. of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University, Trichy – 24, Mobile : 9486916358 -- Dr. R. Balasubramani Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. Cell: 9994889426 http://library.bdu.ac.in/library_staff5.php http://drbalasubramani.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Another Sad News
by Divakar Potluri 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

A.K.Dasgupta, veteran librarian, passed away after a brief illness at Hyderabad. He was 86. After superannuating from the Administrative Staff College of India, he designed and developed Research and Reference Division for the Eeendu/ETV Media Group. Apart from being an illustrious librarian, as a free lance writer and columnist, he contributed to news papers and magazines on matters of contemporary interest. Well known work: A.K. Dasgupta,An Essay in Personal Bibliography: A Bibliography of Writings on and by S.R. Ranganathan (Bombay: Asia, 1967). 405 p. Though confined to home, he was active and doing well all these years. Hospitalized with pneumonia, he was on life support system for a while, before the end came in at 9 pm on Monday. Prior to cremation on Tuesday morning, his eyes were donated to L.V. Prasad Eye Institute. His wife, Ashoka Dasgupta, also a librarian, pre-deceased him. The Dasguptas did not have children. Two of his nephews (one from Pune, and the other from Kolkata) took care of the situation at the end. P.Divakar Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal of Documentation - Emerald Journal
by Vandana Mahajan 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

Dear All, Just to update you about the very well known journal in the subject area of Library Studies. The Journal of Documentation (JDoc) is one of the longest established academic journals in library and information science, providing a unique focus on theories, concepts, models, frameworks and philosophies. This peer-reviewed journal is included in both ISI and SCOPUS. Our articles have long-lasting value, with the longest citation half-life in ISI's LIS category. This journal provides a link between research, scholarship and reflective professional practice. It publishes research papers with novel methods or results of wide significance, in all the information-related disciplines. Critical and scholarly reviews are welcomed, as are reviews of the evidence base for professional practice, and shorter speculative articles. You can also see sample articles of this journal at - http://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/products/journals/journals.htm?id=jd#… Please let us know if you want to subscribe the journal or for any further information. With Best Regards Vandana Mahajan Account Management Executive | India | Emerald Group Publishing (India) Pvt. Ltd. Ph - 011-43362211 / 9582432097 Emerald Group Publishing Limited, Registered Office: Howard House, Wagon Lane, Bingley, BD16 1WA United Kingdom. Registered in England No. 3080506, VAT No. GB 665 3593 06 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof. AK Dasgupta and Prof. A Neelameghan
by Jagtar Singh 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

Very sad to know about the death of Prof. AK Dasgupta and Prof. A Neelameghan. This is a great professional loss. May their souls rest in peace, and God bestows their families with immense courage to bear this irreparable loss. Jagtar Singh Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala Pin - 147 002 (India) Email: jagtar.kindu(a)gmail.com Tel: +91 (0)175 304 6179 (Work) +91 (0)175 228 2727 (Home) Fax: +91 (0)175 228 3073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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sad news- Prof AK Dasgupta is no more
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

dear friends I am sorry to communicate that Prof AK Dasgupta, Hyderabad, who was earlier in EENADU had expired last evening after long illness. Today morning he had been cremated. Prof Dasgupta is well known for his contribution in the field of LIS. He is fine human and friendly in nature. He encouraged many youngsters and was a well known for his support to young professionals It is a major loss to the profession. on behalf of my self and all other professionals we convey our condolences to the family. let his soul rest in peace. laxman rao Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(a)gmail.com. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PROF NEELAMEGHAN
by Jayarajan 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

Very sad to know that Prof Neelameghan is no more. I knew him well, and indeed members of his family, and had also worked closely with him when I was Research Assistant to Dr Ranganathan, and based in DRTC. It was very recently only I was told by ARD Prasad that Professor was keeping good health. Great loss to the profession! My condolences to the family. Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Pro. A.Neelameghan,
by Ashok Asundi 29 Jul '14

29 Jul '14

To all professional fraternity in India and friends of Prof. Neelameghan outside India, It is with great agony and sadness I wish to convey to you all that Prof. A.Neelameghan passed away on 28th July 2014 at 8.30 am. He was not keeping good health since few months however he was quite active till he fell ill, as he used to attend all professional programmes and lecture arranged at SRELS. It is a great loss to the profession. We pray god to his soul RIP. Prof. Asundi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Full Text article
by Supritha Shetty 28 Jul '14

28 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, If you have access to the following article could you please send it to me. 1. Eur J Anaesthesiol. 2008 Apr;25(4):261-6. Epub 2007 Nov 21. Flexible laryngeal mask as an alternative to reinforced tracheal tube for upper chest, head and neck oncoplastic surgery. Martin-Castro C1, Montero A. Thank you, with regards Librarian K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Deralakatte -575018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital map users
by Swati Bhattacharyya . 28 Jul '14

28 Jul '14

Hello All: I am trying to contact librarians who are using digital maps provided by Survey of India. If you are using those maps, please send me a mail directly to swati(a)iimcal.ac.in. Best regards, Swati Bhattacharyya, Ph.D. Librarian Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Joka, Diamond Harbor Road Kolkata - 700104 India Phone: 91-33-2467-8300 (Bus extn: 416; Res extn: 106) Library: http://library.iimcal.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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320th IASLIC Study Circle Meeting
by Swapan Paul 28 Jul '14

28 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, IASLIC Study Circle Meeting will be held at *Place: Seminar* *Room, IASLIC, Kankurgachi, Kolkata-700054* *Time: 31st July, 6.30 P.M. (Thursday) * *Topic: "**Harnessing the power of Social Web in the Library: Hope vs Reality"* *Speaker: Rabishankar Giri, Assistant Librarian, Presidency University, Kolkata* *Chairperson: Prof: Durga Sankar Rath, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc., Vidyasagar University, West Bengal* Regards, **************************************** Swapan Paul, *MLIS, UGC NET (JRF)* Presidency University Kolkata-700073 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: *** National Geographic. Around the World in 125 Years ***
by Rajesh S 28 Jul '14

28 Jul '14

*Good Afternoon,* *Greetings from IIMB-Campus Bookstore !!!* > * "New from our Bookstore" * ** ***We wish to inform you that we are expecting a Collectors edition of * * National Geographic Around the World in 125 Years, a photographic bonanza. * *This is a limited edition of 125000 copies* *Only* Please visit the below site to explore more about this edition http://www.taschen.com/pages/en/catalogue/photography/all/02894/facts.natio… ** *We are expecting the above book in another week. * * * * The Special Pre-order price will be - Rs. 24,600.00 Only* * (Actual Price - Rs.31,450.00)* *Request you to please book your Edition today. * ** Thanking you -- Yours truly *Rajesh Kumar * *General Manager* IIMB- Campus Book Store (A Unit of Surya Infotainment Products (P) Ltd) Indian Institute of Management Bannerghatta Road Bangalore - 560 076 TEL: 080-26993240/ 9844909659 email: rajesh(a)sipbooks.com *Buy Online : **www.pageturners.in* <http://www.pageturners.in/> - -- Yours truly *Rajesh Kumar * *General Manager* IIMB- Campus Book Store (A Unit of Surya Infotainment Products (P) Ltd) Indian Institute of Management Bannerghatta Road Bangalore - 560 076 TEL: 080-26993240/ 9844909659 email: rajesh(a)sipbooks.com *Buy Online : **www.pageturners.in* <http://www.pageturners.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BOSLA -TISS Lecture Series
by Prabakaran Rajaraman 28 Jul '14

28 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, I request you to kindly post the following message in LIS-Forum. ------------------------------------------------- Dear BOSLA Members, Every year on the occasion of Birth Anniversary of Dr S R Ranganathan, Father of Indian Library Science, the ‘Librarians’ Day’ is celebrated by BOSLA. We are pleased to announce the BOSLA - TISS Lecture Series to commemorate the 122nd Birth Anniversary of Dr S R Ranganathan on Saturday, 23rd August 2014 at 10.00 hrs in Tata Institute of Social Sciences (New Campus, Green Room, Convention Centre), Deonar, Mumbai. There is no registration fee for this event. Kindly confirm your participation in order to make necessary arrangements like lunch and other logistics for the half-day programme. There will be felicitation of BOSLA members on the occasion who have superannuated after October 2013. Therefore, all the members are also requested to inform the names of individual superannuated members with BOSLA membership details and requested to send their brief bio-data for preparation of citations on or before August 14, 2014. The detailed programme schedule will follow. Enrollment of New BOSLA Life Membership from the Library Professionals is invited. The Life Membership Fee is Rs.1,000. For membership form and details, please visit BOSLA Website: http://www.bosla.org.in With regards, R. Prabakaran General Secretary, BOSLA ----------------------------------------------------------------------- R. Prabakaran Scientific Information Resource Centre Tata Institute of Fundamental Research Homi Bhabha Road Colaba, Mumbai 400 005 (T) 022-22782230 (M) 9969190888 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The OA advantage
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jul '14

27 Jul '14

The OA advantage: The most recent evidence from Chalmers University, Sweden. http://publications.lib.chalmers.se/records/fulltext/198512/local_198512.pdf Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICLAM 2014 announces Best paper awards (cash plus certificate)
by Suresh Dubey 27 Jul '14

27 Jul '14

International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM) Date: 27th to 29th November, 2014 Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts <http://ignca.nic.in/> (IGNCA), New Delhi *Theme: Innovative ideas, technologies and services* - *ICLAM 2014 announces two awards for the best paper (cash plus certificate) * *- For the author of the best paper and the 1st runner up* - *One Special award for the best paper by non-working student/researcher (cash plus certificate)* * About the Conference* The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT <http://www.nift.ac.in/>) in collaboration with the Government Information and Official Publications section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA <http://www.ifla.org/>) will organize the second international conference of the series titled *International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums* (ICLAM) from 27th to 29th November, 2014 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA <http://ignca.nic.in/>), New Delhi. As in the past, ICLAM will offer the library professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals from archives, museums and various other domains. Theme ICLAM 2014 aims to foster a spirit of innovation among all the professionals of the knowledge sector in order to attain the goal of long-term preservation of the collective memory of mankind. In the 21st century the core issue in memory institutions, i.e., libraries, archives and museums, is innovative applications of digital technologies in all the spheres of activities ranging from management to collaboration. However, innovations - whether internal or external, radical or incremental - are not limited to applications of technologies. On the basis of deliberations on various aspects of innovation the conference will suggest effective strategies for creating sustainable culture of innovation in institutions managing scientific and cultural heritage resources. *Topics* Original papers and presentations are invited on any one or more of the following topics or other relevant areas : · *The Concept*: *Innovation in interdisciplinary context * *(all forms of innovation including Jugaad (*Frugal Innovation*)* - *Innovation in the following areas:* § *Technologies *(*include applications and experiments with cutting–edge technologies and radical changes in conventional technologies*) Ø *Social media* Ø *Digital library* Ø *Digital preservation of cultural resources (include print and digital resources, other audio-visual sources, art works, costumes, textiles, fashion accessories, artefacts etc. in the collections of libraries, archives and museums)* Ø *Ethical issues in technology applications* Ø *Data protection and recovery in disasters* § Management & Marketing - Leadership - Entrepreneurship - Management paradigm § *User Services* Ø * Equality of Access* Ø * Information Literacy* Ø *Freedom of Expression and Censorship* § *Marketing of Services* § *Collaboration and Cooperation *(*include* *intra-sectoral and inter-sectoral cooperation and collaborations* Ø * Consortia,* Ø N*etworks, of libraries, Museums and Archives* Ø *Public- Private Partnerships (PPP), etc.* ) § *Resource generation, Fund-raising etc.* Please visit our website for further details about various formats and other guidelines for submissions http://www.nift.ac.in/iclam-2014/paper-submission.html *Link via IFLA website : Government Information and Official Publications Section | IFLA <http://www.ifla.org/giops>* Suresh Dubey Assistant Librarian National Institute of Fashion Technology (Deptt: National Resource Centre) Head Office, Hauz Khas New Delhi - 110 016 Ph: 011-26542002, 26542004, 26542147 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UK's Open mirror
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jul '14

27 Jul '14

Bringing all of UK's open access stuff under one umbrella? Yes, that is what Open Mirror will endeavour to do. http://repository.jisc.ac.uk/5570/1/JISC_REPORT_open_mirror_090514_FINAL_WE… Somewhat similar is being thought of in India. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] InSight Special Lecture @ MYRA by Dr.Unmil Karadkar of UT Austin -- July 28, 2014
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jul '14

27 Jul '14

We rarely get to hear talks by teachers and researchers from other countries. Thanks for your readiness to share this talk with many of us who cannot be present at the talk. Arun On Sun, Jul 27, 2014 at 10:48 AM, <deepa(a)isim.ac.in> wrote: > Dear Sir, > > Yes, we will mail them. > > Thanks and Regards, > > Deepa > > > Can I get the full text of the talk (and the slides projected)? Thanks > > very > > much. > > > > S Arunachalam > > > > > > On Fri, Jul 25, 2014 at 4:19 PM, <deepa(a)isim.ac.in> wrote: > > > >> > >> > >> > >> Dear All, > >> > >> *InSight: Special Lecture series @ MYRA (13)* > >> > >> > >> > >> “Taming the Hydra: Combining Research, Development, Outreach, and > >> Social > >> > >> Responsibility to maximize Impact in a Cultural Heritage Project” > >> > >> > >> > >> By > >> > >> > >> > >> *Dr. Unmil P Karadkar* > >> > >> > >> > >> Assistant Professor > >> > >> > >> > >> School of Information > >> > >> > >> > >> The University of Texas, Austin > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> *Date and Time: *July 28, 2014 | 4:30 PM > >> > >> > >> > >> *Venue: *Athena Auditorium, MYRA > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> *Talk Summary: * > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> The Central State Hospital Archives and Digital Libraries project (in > >> need of better branding?) aims to preserve historically significant > >> records of the first mental health institution for African-Americans > >> in the USA. The records under consideration span a hundred years > >> since the Civil War (1868) to the Civil Rights movement (1968). These > >> records consist of hospital administrative records, legislative > >> records, as well as patient and treatment records, which detail the > >> evolution of mental health practice over the last century. The > >> digitized records take up about 14 Terabytes of hard disk space and > >> present a tremendous technical challenge for providing access as > >> these include handwritten records and poorly printed documents. > >> > >> > >> > >> Several communities are interested in accessing these documents, > >> including medical and legal historians, mental health professionals, > >> lawyers, genealogists, policymakers, and families of the former > >> patients. In addition to the technical challenges of preserving over > >> 14TB of data and providing access to it (Big Data, anyone?), our > >> challenges include striking the balance between maintaining the > >> privacy of the patients and their families against providing access > >> to the various stakeholders and interested groups. This talk will > >> focus on our challenges and approach in planning, managing, and > >> executing this ambitious project. > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> *SpeakerBio:* > >> > >> > >> > >> Unmil Karadkar is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School > >> of Information, the University of Texas at Austin. He conducts > >> research at the intersection of human-centered computing, digital > >> collections, and information visualization, bridging the gap between > >> the information needs and goals of a community by augmenting digital > >> collections, designing software to use these collections, and > >> evaluating the impact of the designed software on a community’s > >> practices. He collaborates with researchers from diverse areas such > >> as the sciences, humanities, and nursing. He holds a PhD in Computer > >> Science from Texas A&M University. > >> > >> > >> > >> ------- > >> > >> > >> > >> You are cordially invited > >> > >> > >> > >> ------- > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> > >> > >> > >> Dr. Shalini R.Urs > >> > >> > >> > >> Founder Chairperson > >> > >> > >> > >> MYRA School of Business > >> > >> > >> > >> Near Infosys, Opposite Power Grid > >> > >> > >> > >> Yelwal, Mysore-571130. > >> > >> > >> > >> W : http//myra.ac.in > >> > >> > >> > >> & > >> > >> > >> > >> Executive Director and Professor > >> > >> > >> > >> International School of Information Management > >> > >> > >> > >> University of Mysore > >> > >> > >> > >> Manasagangotri > >> > >> > >> > >> Mysore - 570006 > >> > >> > >> > >> Phone : + 91 821 2514699 > >> > >> > >> > >> Fax : + 91 821 2519209 > >> > >> > >> > >> www.isim.ac.in > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > >> This message has been scanned for viruses and > >> dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > >> believed to be clean. > >> > >>

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Who creates Hurdle in Implementing Open Source Solutions (OSS) for Libraries
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 27 Jul '14

27 Jul '14

Dear All, Since two years i am working on open source solutions for the libraries and trying to assist the libraries who is not yet automated, digitized etc. I am continuously trying to make the systems easy so that any professionals can use it without any fear in the libraries. Some of the hurdles which i observed during the process are as follows: 1. Lack of Technical man power in the Library. 2. Lack of devotion and service related attitude towards the library. 3. Lack of support from authority/superordinate. Dear professionals please note that now a days up to some extend technical capability of the professionals are increasing due to interest of the young professionals and market demand, But lack of support from Authority/superordinate to implement the OSS is major hurdle in my view. It has been observed that they are not confident to check the possibility of using OSS just by investing 20/25 thousand rupees or by free community supports, but they are ready to invest 50/60 lakhs rupees without any practical implication of the systems in future. I have seen many libraries have invested huge amount in RFID technology specially government but unfortunately neither using all RFID equipments nor the whole system could be used successfully. The reason is just poor planning because no body is going to loose their next month salary which is always send to our account on time without any restrictions. Some young professionals when attempting to learn the OSS and trying to implement in their libraries unfortunately they are also not getting support because of the techno fear problems of those who are decision makers.Here i would like to congratulate some libraries like IISER Bhopla, Assam Univ. Silchar, Central Univ. of Odisha, IIT Roorkee Saharanpur Campus etc. who have taken our assistance for implementation of Koha and saved lakhs of public money and using since long back effectively as well as developed the skills to handle the software. Therefore its my humble request to all authorities/decision makers kindly think over it in the public interest and attempt to use OSS in libraries without any fear before going for any commercial solutions. I along with many LIS professionals who are eager to assist for the noble cause and betterment of this profession are always ready for the above. Please download Latest Koha Live DVD: http://sourceforge.net/projects/vkmkoha/files/ Please feel free to contact for any assistance to: VK Mishra: +919439420860 DP Tripathi: +918895296796 Thanking You. MY INTENTION IS TO HIT YOU FOR THE NOBLE/SOCIAL CAUSE BUT NOT TO HURT YOU! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of Library Trainees at XLRI, Jamshedpur
by Bino Jose 26 Jul '14

26 Jul '14

Dear Moderator kindly circulate the following notification for aspiring LIS graduates:- "XLRI, Jamshedpur is looking for young, dynamic,tech -savvy, highly motivated and committed fresh Post Graduates in Library & Information science from recognized Indian/Foreign Universities to serve as "Library Trainees" purely on temporary basis for one year. (Those who are waiting for result also apply) Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of INR 15,000/= Per Month. The selected candidate will have to work on shifts on rotation basis. Number of Vacancies: 6 Interested candidates may send their application with resume to library(a)xlri.ac.in within 2 weeks from the date of this notification." With Warm Regards Chief Librarian, Sir Jehangir Gandhy Library Xavier Labour Relations Institute(XLRI) C.H. Area (East) Jamshedpur Jharkhand State India-831 001 Website: www.xlri.ac.in "Big egos are big shields for lot of empty space" Diana Black -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Trivandrum, offers 2 Day Workshop on E-PRINTS on August 9 &10, 2014
by Sriram V 26 Jul '14

26 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces a two day workshop on E-PRINTS, an Open Source Digital Repository Software, during August 9 and 10, 2014. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram. Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS. Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002. Date & Time: August 9 & 10, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm Resource Persons: Experts on EPRINTS Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks) Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only, on first come first served mode. Registration: On first come first served mode. Online Registration: visit http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ Last date for registration: 04/08/2014 Registration fee must be paid as a Demand Draft, drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. The DD must be send to Mr. V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA), DBRA-80, Cliff House Road, Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003 Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee. All communications will be primarily through e-mail. For more details: Mr V. Sriram (Mob:09447251892)/ S. L. Faisal (Mob: 09447699724) OR Shri N. Parameswaran(Mob: 09387822201) / Shri N. Sukumaran Nair (Mob: /09447213155), Coordinators, KLA-CPD Visit the official website or Blog of Kerala Library Association (www.http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ http://klaweblog.wordpress.com ) for more details and online registration. Thank you For KLA-CPD S. L. Faisal Member, Executive Committee Kerala Library Association -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Private Colleges Body
by Mahesh N Marab 26 Jul '14

26 Jul '14

Dear Sir/Madam, All LIS Professionals, Please guide me if anyone of you know about the "Committee or Association of Private Colleges in Pune", for not Mandatory to subscribe Print Jounrals. Recently announced the revised norms. -- *Very Truly Yours:Mr. Mahesh N Marab* Periodical Incharge MIT Academy of Engineering Alandi (D) TAL. Khed Dehu Phata Pune 412 105 *Tel. (020) 30253541* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's Day
by pradeep 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

can you suggest one short function organize to celebrate on Librarians day at our small library -- *Pradeep P. A, MLISc.,MPhil,NET* *Librarian i/cCollege of Dairy Science & Technology Mannuthy, Thrissur09995087645* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC 320 Study Circle
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES (IASLIC) P-291, CIT Scheme, No. - 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700 054 Ph: 033 2362 9651; E-mail: iaslic.studycircle(a)gmail.com. Website: http://www.iaslic1955.org.in 320th IASLIC Study Circle Meeting will be held on Thursday, the 31st July, 2014 at 6.30 p.m. in the Seminar Room of the Association, Kolkata – 700 054. Sri Rabishankar Giri, Assistant Librarian, Presidency Universityhas kindly given consent to deliver a lecture on the topic – “Harnessing the power of Social Web in the Library: Hope vs Reality”. Prof Durgashankar Rath, DLISc, Vidyasagar Universitywill preside over the meeting. You are cordially invited to attend the meeting along with your colleagues. Prof. Pijushkanti Panigrahi Place: Kolkata General Secretary Date: 21.07.2014 ========================================================================================================== পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, panigrahipk11(a)gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary,Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Library Committee,The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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5 Library Trainees @ NIFTEM, MoFPI, Govt. of India
by Nihar Patra 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 (An autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI), GOI) Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, Kundli, District- Sonepat, Haryana – 131 028 www.niftem.ac.in, Ph: 0130 – 2281290 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF FIVE LIBRARY TRAINEES: ON CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENT BASIS (PURELY TEMPORARY) The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM) is a registered Society and an autonomous organization under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt of India. NIFTEM functions as a centre for integrated education, research, enterprise incubation and outreach in the area of food science, food technology & business management. NIFTEM has been set up on a 100-acre campus near Delhi in Kundli, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana having its registered office at 3rd Floor, AMDA Building, 7/6, Sri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi- 110049. A multi-level five storey 5474.29 SqmtState-of-the-Art NIFTEM Knowledge Centre is housed in aesthetically designed boat shaped signature building of the NIFTEM campus. NKC is equipped with 3M’s EM-RFID System and Virtua- VTLS’s ILM Software. NIFTEM invites Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to serve as Library Trainees purely on a temporary basis maximum for a period of one year through outsource agency i.e. M/s Easy Source. Remuneration: Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs. 16,000/- per month. The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. Campus accommodation will be provided on availability. Essential Qualification & Experiences: Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.). Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply. Candidate shall have basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software / open source software. Age Limit: 30 years as on the date of test & interview Selection of candidates will be based on the performance in the written test and personal interview. NO TA/DA will be given for the same. Interested candidates may send their RESUME along with a passport size photograph affixed at hr(a)easysourceindia.com by 31st July 2014 ******************************************************************* Nihar Kanta Patra Dy. Librarian National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)(Deemed to be University under De-novo Category) MoFPI, Govt. of India, Address: Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, KundliDistrict- Sonipat, Haryana, India - 131028 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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InSight Special Lecture @ MYRA by Dr.Unmil Karadkar of UT Austin -- July 28, 2014
by deepa＠isim.ac.in 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

Dear All, *InSight: Special Lecture series @ MYRA (13)* “Taming the Hydra: Combining Research, Development, Outreach, and Social Responsibility to maximize Impact in a Cultural Heritage Project” By *Dr. Unmil P Karadkar* Assistant Professor School of Information The University of Texas, Austin *Date and Time: *July 28, 2014 | 4:30 PM *Venue: *Athena Auditorium, MYRA *Talk Summary: * The Central State Hospital Archives and Digital Libraries project (in need of better branding?) aims to preserve historically significant records of the first mental health institution for African-Americans in the USA. The records under consideration span a hundred years since the Civil War (1868) to the Civil Rights movement (1968). These records consist of hospital administrative records, legislative records, as well as patient and treatment records, which detail the evolution of mental health practice over the last century. The digitized records take up about 14 Terabytes of hard disk space and present a tremendous technical challenge for providing access as these include handwritten records and poorly printed documents. Several communities are interested in accessing these documents, including medical and legal historians, mental health professionals, lawyers, genealogists, policymakers, and families of the former patients. In addition to the technical challenges of preserving over 14TB of data and providing access to it (Big Data, anyone?), our challenges include striking the balance between maintaining the privacy of the patients and their families against providing access to the various stakeholders and interested groups. This talk will focus on our challenges and approach in planning, managing, and executing this ambitious project. *SpeakerBio:* Unmil Karadkar is a tenure-track Assistant Professor in the School of Information, the University of Texas at Austin. He conducts research at the intersection of human-centered computing, digital collections, and information visualization, bridging the gap between the information needs and goals of a community by augmenting digital collections, designing software to use these collections, and evaluating the impact of the designed software on a community’s practices. He collaborates with researchers from diverse areas such as the sciences, humanities, and nursing. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from Texas A&M University. ------- You are cordially invited ------- -- Dr. Shalini R.Urs Founder Chairperson MYRA School of Business Near Infosys, Opposite Power Grid Yelwal, Mysore-571130. W : http//myra.ac.in & Executive Director and Professor International School of Information Management University of Mysore Manasagangotri Mysore - 570006 Phone : + 91 821 2514699 Fax : + 91 821 2519209 www.isim.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RE ISO standard
by Librarian 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

Dear All, Thanks for overwhelming response to my query, a lot s of friend have provided me the different vendors and agencies names. I am listing here all of these for further reference of our LIS friends. 1. BSI India 2. www.bsigroup.com/en-IN/<http://www.bsigroup.com/en-IN/> http://www.tuv-nord.com/in/ www.bureauveritas.co.in/<http://www.bureauveritas.co.in/> 3. 303 shivang complex 12 shiv mahal society Urmi road off old padra road Vododara gujarat 390015 Phone 9327208682 4. Book Supply Bureau BSB Business Centre No. 1, K.R.Colony, Domlur Layout Bangalore - 560 071 Karnataka, INDIA Phone: +91 80 25351255 / 66 Fax: +91 80 25351233 Email: bsbbgl(a)bsb.co.in<mailto:bsbbgl@bsb.co.in>; sashi(a)bsb.co.in<mailto:sashi@bsb.co.in> Thanks to all LIS friends who have spared their valuable time for guiding me. With regards Ram Laut Tyagee, Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., (Biopharma Division) Plot No. 423/P/A Sarkhej-Bavla Highway, Moraiya Ahmedabad - 382 213 Gujarat (INDIA) Tel: +91 2717 660 100 Ext. 298, Fax: +91 2717 660 105 E-mail : Librarian(a)intaspharma.com<mailto:Librarian@intaspharma.com> Today's Topics: ISO standards (Librarian) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Tue, 22 Jul 2014 17:15:48 +0530 From: Librarian <librarian(a)intaspharma.com<mailto:librarian@intaspharma.com>> To: "lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in<mailto:lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in<mailto:lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>> Subject: [LIS-Forum] ISO standards Message-ID: <F67064C4BFBB14419BB69E416EB2A4F5AB420567D1(a)MAILSERVER2007.intas.com<mailto:F67064C4BFBB14419BB69E416EB2A4F5AB420567D1@MAILSERVER2007.intas.com>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Dear LIS friends, Please guide me if anyone of you know about the Indian vendor or agency selling ISO standards, in INR. With regards, Ram Laut Tyagee, Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., (Biopharma Division) Plot No. 423/P/A Sarkhej-Bavla Highway, Moraiya Ahmedabad - 382 213 Gujarat (INDIA) Tel: +91 2717 660 100 Ext. 298, Fax: +91 2717 660 105 E-mail : Librarian(a)intaspharma.com<mailto:Librarian@intaspharma.com><mailto:Librarian@intasbiopharma.co.in<mailto:Librarian@intasbiopharma.co.in>> ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: Please note that this e-mail and its attachments are intended for the named addressee only and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you have by coincidence or mistake or without specific authorization received this e-mail and its attachments we request that you notify us immediately that you have received them in error, uphold strict confidentiality and neither read, copy, nor otherwise make use of their content in any way. Please note that the sender of this e-mail and its attachments is solely responsible for its content if it does not concern the operations of Intas group or its subsidiaries. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Easykoha latest live DVD 3.16.2 and open proposal to conduct workshop
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

Dear All, Easykoha a live DVD of latest Koha version (3.16.2) has been nicely made with customized bootstrap home page and teamviewer has been also packed in the live dvd so that any body can assist you remotely if needed. Please download and install for any purpose and feel free to contact if any help needed. Koha Live DVD : https://sourceforge.net/projects/vkmkoha/ Open proposal to conduct workshop We are working over open source software';s for the Libraries and willing to assist on the same. Many institutes are getting benefits and contacting us for implementation of the above but unfortunately due to some financial/administrative reasons they may not able to do that. Therefore i propose all specially new institutes who has not yet automated, developed repository, website etc. to organize one workshop on these topics and we ensure you to set up above during the period of workshop for your Library and if possible nearby libraries too. I feel lot of people will be benefited and new libraries will get good recognition in their institutes, as well as they need not to spend single penny over these software';s too. We accept only TA/DA (ready to travel by any mode/class depending upon the situation) and honorarium as per government rules (may be 1/2 thousand only). So if you are willing for the above please feel free to contact we will assist you in over all management/organization of the events too. Such workshops will have real/practical impact and strong bonding between the professionals for the benefit of LIS profession. For details contact: Vk mishra : 9439420860 Dp tripathi : 8895296796 Thanking You. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Are we really publishing scholarly and peer reviewed Journals in LIS?
by Anil Singh 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

When I check my e-mail account, I observe that on an average I receive one request in a week to send a paper for a particular LIS Journal. It seems that there is mushrooming of LIS Journals. In India it is very easy to start a journal. Just register the Journal with RNI (Registrar of Newspaper/Magazine in India), constitute a dummy editorial board, get the ISSN from NISCAIR and journal is ready to be launched. In LIS there are approximately 80 journals. There is also no restriction to make the journal National or International, it depends on us. After the implementation of API/PBAS by UGC for evaluation of performance of faculty & librarians for career advancement and recruitment, a trend has emerged in the last five years to start an in-house journal within the organization, or by individual association and NGOs to get articles published at any cost, simply to meet their scores for promotion/recruitment. By December 2009, there were 7425 journals registered in India in all areas as per ISSN register whereas this number reached 16161 in 2013. In many Indian universities, for the selection process the journals are classified into national & international for allotting the marks whereas they should have been classified as "Indian" or "Foreign" Journals. It has been seen that many times journal having word "International" is treated as foreign publication and it got more marks. Therefore, most of these journals started with "International Journal of ........" A new trend has also started to take the handling charges from the authors who want to publish their paper/article. It seems that authors are able to get anything published that is in type form without refereeing or revision. Here nobody will reject the paper. Such paid journals have become a booming business in India but this trend has tarnished the standard of research journals in LIS. An influential person can get his or her paper published easily, whether it has any novelty or not. People with little experience in a editing and reviewing become Chief Editor and Expert Referees. There are instances when heads of the department tend to insert their names in most of the papers, communicated from their department. Here, the main point is that if somebody publishes his/her paper in LIS journals like IASLIC Bulletin, SRELS Journal of Information Management, Annals of Library and Information Studies etc. and another person publishes in "International Journal of XYZ" published from India, then who will get more point as per the UGC rule. Can we compare the standard of above mentioned journals with any other so called International Journal published from India? Therefore, we should have a strict code for Academic and Research Journals and it may be prepared by ISSN giving agency i.e., NISCAIR. It is also necessary that, while evaluating the quality of publications, emphasis should be given to those publications which are indexed and cited by international databases like SCOPUS, Web of Knowledge etc. Feedback and comments are welcome. Anil Singh NCERT Library New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics celebrates Librarians’ Day with Delhi Library Association
by Aditi A 25 Jul '14

25 Jul '14

Dear Sir/Ma'm, Informatics is pleased to announce the celebration of Librarians’ Day on the 122nd birth anniversary of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan in collaboration with Delhi Library Association by special launch of ‘*Digital Archive of SRELS Journal of Information Management*’. Informatics pioneered to digitize the archives of *SRELS Journal of Information Management* from *1964 to 2011* on their home grown platform called i-scholar <http://www.i-scholar.in/>. i-scholar <http://www.i-scholar.in/> currently hosts the archives as well as current issues of SRELS Journal of Information Management. Please do not miss the launch and be present at the below venue to witness the unveiling of the history of librarianship published in SRELS Journal of Information Management. *Date*: Tuesday, 12th August, 2014, *Time*: 10:00 a.m. onwards *Venue*: Ranganathan Bhawan, C Block Community Centre, Naraina Vihar, New Delhi -110028 Looking forward to see you at the launch. Regards, Greesh Behal greesh.kumar(a)informaticsglobal.com 98103 09029 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How and What shall I prepare for Interview?
by DP Tripathi 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

How & What shall I prepare for an interview? (Read with patience, hope it will be useful for young professionals) Preparing for an interview is very interesting...most of the time we find our mind busy in searching the questions, how and what should I prepare for this interview? When I attended some interviews, I kept thinking about questions and answers till the last moment I entered the interview room. I would like to share some of the points with young professionals with hope that these tips will be useful for interview. 1. Knowledge Domain: This is the main surface of everything which makes you strong and confident. But knowledge can not be gained in one day or two so one must develop the habit of reading of books at least for half an hour everyday and don't go to bed before finishing one topic whether short or long. Gradually, one will realize that he/she is more comfortable with others during discussion especially on subjects and your mouth will automatically open to speak something. After certain period of time, the percentage level of confidence will be really very high and it will go high & high. There is no limit of knowledge, try to keep yourself updated as much as possible in every field including your main domain. 2. Confidence: A person or living being can gain the confidence only by performing & practicing. There is no alternate of this in my view. To become successful in any walk of life, one has to gain confidence which comes only by preparation. 3. Communication Skill: This skill really plays major role in any interview. But, most of the time we find difficult to speak fluently in front of interviewer. And, the reason behind this (in my opinion) is that we start preparing for an interview only at the time of an exam or an interview. One must avoid this habit and practice everyday to improve the communication skill. If we talk about communication language, now-a-days, most of interviews are taken in English. If one feels he/she is not good in communication so start practicing. Some of the way which I followed, would like to share with you all. Speak infront of mirror loudly on any topic....in the beginning you will hesitate and will have fear in mind that if someone listens my mistake, he/she will laugh at me. I will suggest let him/her laugh. Just ask your close frinds or brother/sister/wife/husband/mammi/papa to listen to you and deliberately tell him/her everything. Just allow your thoughts to come out. Continue conversation even if you commit mistakes but observe your mistakes during discussion and don't allow yourself to commit the same mistake again. Whenever you go out just think how can I say this sentence in English like wise wherever you move, try to convert your thoughts in English and go murmuring. Improve your vocabulary power. Keep dictionary with you always or those who are having net facility check the meaning of any word online. This dictionary can be used to check the meaning of any word and lot more. ( http://www.macmillandictionary.com/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.macmillandictionary.com%2F&h…>). Develop the habit of reading story books in the beginning and later news paper and collect difficult words and note down somewhere in the copy and find out the meaning of every word and apply them during discussion accordingly. In the beginning, one will find difficult in framing the sentences but gradually you will observe that you will gain fluency in both writing as well as speaking. You may laugh at this practice......but don't forget even Sachin Tendulkar when he got out on duck, he used to go back to pavilion and think over his mistake and used to practice on net so that he can not commit mistake again. 4. Presentation: Presentation of your knowledge based on asked questions of Interviewer is very very important which plays major role in selection (as per my view). Present your thoughts before interviewer with full confidence. Always tell the pin pointed answer, don't drag the answer tool long so it becomes difficult to understand. If necessary, elaborate the remaining part. (This you have to decide how much you have to tell). 5. Demonstration: As for as this part is concerned, this is applicable only in case you have practically implemented anything during your experince. If you have done practically, try to go with that and show that practically (if possible) to interview board. But, ensure it must be unique otherwise it may leave bad impression. Sometimes during interview, board asks to present the thing before them. Before you go to attend interview, keep full preparation for demonstration related to your domain and its practical aspects. 6. Social Awareness: Most of the time when we prepare for an interview, we just avoid social issues. In my view this is also one major aspect to be taken care of. One should prepare and collect information on some social and current issues also because it will show your awareness about other social issues apart from your job. 7. Revision: We have the habit of avoiding revision after reading or preparing any topic. And what happens......we forget after sometime. Revision of learned thoughts is very important. Even if you have good memory, don't take chance, everyday must revise what you prepared. This must be applied in our general day to day routine work of life also. This will keep boosting your confidence also and remain even after interview. 8. Control your emotion: In my opinion, we all are emotional thinkers. Avoid emotional thoughts during interview and try to answer practically. Justify the reason why you are fit for the present job (if asked) with practical reasons and prove logically that you will be an asset for institute/organization. Here, your presentation skill has to be utilised. Never allow yourself to argue with Interviewer or Board, if you feel to answer, give logical reasons. 9. Don't Underestimate yourself: Before attending an interview, generally we keep loosing confidence and get nervous. Don't underestimate yourself in any circumstances. Just keep boosting yourself by repeating this line "I have to do well, I can do this" and repeat as many times as you can. Don't allow your mind to attract negative thoughts. Enter the interview room with positive mind and smiling face. Follow all formalities before you take seat. Just remember the almighty and face the questions with smiling face. If you don't answer any question during interview, don't get nervous and accept it. Get yourself ready for next questions. When interview is over, come out of room with smiling face. Hope these tips will help who are preparing for interview but my personal suggestion is that don't stick to these tips only and think beyond this also. Some of the interview questions, please see the link given below. https://www.facebook.com/dp.tripathi.94/posts/1513160888897588 Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Create Barcodes for books, members
by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

Dear All Create Barcodes free for books, members, etc. It works well. http://sourceforge.net/projects/zint or http://zint.github.io Regards Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Academic plagiarism-paper acceptance-dates extended
by jasim s 24 Jul '14

24 Jul '14

Dear all, *The abstract/full paper acceptance dates for National seminar on academic plagiarism and bibliographic reference management softwares to be held at St.Stephens College Uzhavoor ,kerala have been extended to 27th and 30th of July 2014.For details visit **http://ststephenslibrary.com/?page_id=152 <http://ststephenslibrary.com/?page_id=152>* *Regards* *Jasim* *Librarian* *St.Stephens College* *www.jasim.in <http://www.jasim.in>* -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyLISA Annual Day on July 26, 2014
by N.S. Harinarayana 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) is celebrating its 13th Annual Day on *Saturday, July 26, 2014* at *Mysore University Library,* Manasagangotri, Mysore, at 4 pm. Dr. Satishkumar S. Hosamani, Director of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka will be Chief Guest. Prof. M. G. Krishnan, Vice-Chancellor, Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore will be the Guest of Honor and will release the annual publication 'MyLISA News'. Prizes and mementos will be given to the winners of the MyLISA essay competition and the successful candidates in UGC-NET/KSET exams who attended MyLISA OPENS. MyLISA members are also requested to attend the Annual General Body Meeting at 2 pm on the same day. MyLISA members and well-wishers are invited to participate. -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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What next shall I do?
by DP Tripathi 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear All, What next shall I do? Generally this question comes in mind when I finish one task and I believe this question must be taking place in every professional's mind. Really, it is very tough task to decide what next I can do which will be beneficial for everyone. Actually, in my opinion, we must sense the need of our library users and accordingly we should provide the services from library. I thought of sharing some of my experiences with young library professionals who have just started their career...hope it will be very useful for everyone. *1. **Library Automation:* This mechanism has reduced the work load of every professional in this digital era but now-a-days, the biggest problem is to choose the right library automation software. Actually, there are many good library automation software available in the market (Commercial and Open Source both). In my opinion, those libraries which are in primitive stage, they must go ahead with Open Source Technology such as *Koha, NewGenLib, and Evergreen etc*. which supports International Standards and later, if you are not satisfied with the current software's functionality, very easily you can switch over to the Commercial Software or any other with all your bibliographical data in same condition. *Open Source Tools for Library Automation:* Koha, NewGenLib, Evergreen etc. *2. **Digitization:* A library can start this service for maintaining the Institutional Repository or managing the electronic documents with the help of open source technology such as *DSpace, E-Print, and Greenstone* etc. But In my opinion, *DSpace* will be suitable for all as it has some unique features which will be very effective for academic community as well as for working staff for both operation and dissemination of Information. *Tools for Digitization: * DSpace, Greenstone, e-Print and Fedora Project etc. *3. **Library Website* This is the best service & application for any library to dissemination information quickly. As web application can be accessed anytime from anywhere, every library must maintain library web page. Now the question is how to maintain and develop the website? Now-a-days, there are many open source content management system available using which anyone can develop a very good and attractive website for library. I have also developed many websites using Joomla. (http://library.nitrkl.ac.in) wordpress ( www.librarianguide.net) etc. Please download the PDF file which contains the information on Joomla and Its use: http://www.joomlashine.com/free-download.html For video just visit the link given below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xwhz4vhMz-c *4. **e-Newsletter* This service can also be started in library which will be very effective for library to bring to the notice of all the library users about one month activity of library. This e-newsletter can be designed and published using many methods. But, I find easy to publish e-newsletter with *Microsoft Publisher* which is available in *MS Office Package* in every system now a days. This tool is very easy to use and publish the newsletter. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/enewsletter/v1n7.pdf *Tool to publish e-newsletter: * a. Microsoft Publisher b. Adobe Photoshop etc. *5. **Information KIOSK* The users find very easy to get the information about library & its resources with this equipment. Generally, it costs approximately Rs. 140000/- It is available with different configuration such as Thin Client, Stand Alone etc. Develop the software your own for this and keep in front of main gate of library which will be very effective for dissemination of information. *Tools to develop program for Information KIOSK: * We can use HTML and Flash for developing the program for Information KIOSK. *6 **Develop Android Application for Library* A library can develop an Android Application for its services which will also be very effective as keeping smartphone has become very easy for everyone so the users can be made aware about library services through smart phone. *Tools to develop android application: * *Intel XDK*, this can be downloaded from the link given below: http://xdk-software.intel.com/downloader.html?windows *7. **New Arrival* This service is very essential as it keeps every library users updated with the latest editions available in the library. Generating the list of new arrivals is very easy as ready option is available in almost every software now-a-days. If not, this can be generated manually based on the processed documents in technical section. Later, the same list can be sent to all members through mail. User likes this service very much as they get information about latest books. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/newarrival/2014/june/4.pdf *8. **Photocopier with Smart Card: * This service can also be provided to the user with Smart Card facility. In this, users are given one smart card (just like an ATM Card) with an option to have balance in it. When users come to take photocopy, they first swap the card and deduct the amount equal to the calculation of pages for which photocopy is to be done. Then, system allows user to photocopy the document up to the limit already deducted from user's account. In-case, user does not have sufficient balance then user can recharge it. *9. **User Education Program: * Every month, a user education program can be organized on library services and its resources. This service is very useful for making the students aware about library resources, how to use these and also about other services. This program generally must be provided according to the user's requirement. *10. **Demonstration:* Most of the library users don't understand the nature of resources available in the library especially e-resources. A demo can be very helpful for all the users who access e-resources. Apart from all these, there are many services which can be provided to our users. Thanks for spending time to read my post, if you also have any new service, kindly share with all of us. Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Subir Mukherjee 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear Forum Members, The following article is urgently required by our faculty member for research purpose. If your library have access to this kindly send me the same and oblige. Pairs of two-level systems / U. Fano Rev. Mod. Phys. 55, 855 – Published 1 October 1983 http://journals.aps.org/rmp/abstract/10.1103/RevModPhys.55.855 With Regards Subir Kumar Mukherjee Central Library Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda University PO Belur Math, Dist Howrah 711202 West Bengal, India Email: subir.mukh(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant wanted
by Prakash R 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, I kindly request you to post the below message in LIS-Forum. Roja Muthiah Research Library is seeking applications for the post of Library Assistants from BLIS or MLIS candidates. Preferably candidates from Chennai and around places. More details pls contact R. Prakash Asst. Director Roja Muthiah Research Library Taramani, Chennai 113 www.rmrl.in Regards Prakash -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Software migration - Libsuite to Libsys
by Bhakti Gole 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear All I would like to know which library has migrated from Libsuite to Libsys software or is in process. Kindly share the contact details of Librarian please. Thanks and regards, Mrs. Bhakti R Gole Incharge Library National Institute of Bank Management NIBM Post Office Kondhwe Khurd Pune 411048 INDIA Tel (EPABX) : 020-26716000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Use and best practice of Social Media in the Library
by Segon, Shafina 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Dear all Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our research on the use of social media in the library to date. Your input has been invaluable. Using insights from our qualitative research interviews, focus groups and Twitter party, we have created an online survey to help inform our white paper on the use and best practice of social media in the library: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/WLCYSRV Through this survey, we hope to establish how the use of social media differs by job role in the library and to determine the most useful social media tools and best applications for these tools in a library setting. The survey will examine: - Using Social Media Channels in the Library - Measurability: The Impact of Social Media in the Library - Trends of Social Media in the Library - The Future of Social Media in the Library The White Paper will be supplemented with a practical guide on using social media in the library, filled with tips, recommendations and case studies. Complete the survey by Monday, July 28th to contribute to our research and share your experiences to benefit the library community (t&c apply<http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/pdf/tandc/librarysm-survey.pdf>). If you complete the survey in its entirety, you will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 Amazon Gift card. Three winners will be selected. For more information about the White Paper, visit: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/pdf/white-paper-social-media-in-the-library… Thanks again, for your interest and input. Shafina Segon Shafina.segon(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:Shafina.segon@tandfindia.com> Marketing Head, South Asia Taylor & Francis India & Aalia Oosman aalia.oosman(a)tandf.co.uk<mailto:aalia.oosman@tandf.co.uk> Library Communications Projects Team Taylor & Francis Group www.tandfonline.com<http://www.tandfonline.com> @librarylantern -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: [A2k] Global Congress IV - New Delhi, December, 2015
by Subbiah Arunachalam 23 Jul '14

23 Jul '14

Please spread the word. Arun ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nehaa Chaudhari <nehaa(a)cis-india.org> Date: Tue, Jul 22, 2014 at 4:32 PM Subject: [A2k] Global Congress IV - New Delhi, December, 2015 To: GLOBAL-CONGRESS(a)roster.wcl.american.edu, wipo-crossroads-request(a)lists.keionline.org, "a2k(a)cis-india.org" < a2k(a)cis-india.org>, a2k(a)lists.keionline.org, Ip-health(a)lists.keionline.org Cc: "maggie(a)cis-india.org" <maggie(a)cis-india.org>, Pranesh Prakash < the.solipsist(a)gmail.com>, anubha <anubha(a)cis-india.org>, Nagaraj < nagaraj(a)cis-india.org>, Rohini Lakshané <rohini(a)cis-india.org>, " sunil(a)cis-india.org" <sunil(a)cis-india.org>, Pranesh Prakash < pranesh.prakash(a)yale.edu> Hello everyone! I hope you'll are well. My name is Nehaa Chaudhari. I work at the Centre for Internet and Society, India ("CIS"). CIS will be hosting the fourth edition of the Global Congress on Intellectual Property and the Public Interest ("GC-IV/the Congress") at New Delhi, India, in December, 2015. Tentatively, we've blocked the first two weeks of December, 2015 for hosting GC-IV. The final dates will be decided in a couple of months, possibly after WIPO releases its calendar of events and meetings for 2015, so as to ensure that the Congress does not clash with any of WIPO's events. Anubha Sinha, M.P. Nagaraj, Maggie Huang, Pranesh Prakash, Rohini Lakshane, Sunil Abraham and I will be the team from CIS working on GC-IV. Our email addresses are as under: 1. Anubha Sinha- anubha(a)cis-india.org 2. M.P. Nagaraj- nagaraj(a)cis-india.org 3. Maggie Huang- maggie(a)cis-india.org 4. Pranesh Prakash- pranesh(a)cis-india.org 5. Rohini Lakshane- rohini(a)cis-india.org 6. Sunil Abraham- sunil(a)cis-india.org 7. Nehaa Chaudhari- nehaa(a)cis-india.org At the moment, we're working on our preliminary budget for the Congress, which we should have finalized in about two weeks. Over the next few weeks, we will have more updates for you, on a website, the tracks as well as a call for proposals. Please do tentatively save the first two weeks of December, 2015 for your participation in the Congress. I look forward to your support as we take this forward. It would be great if you could circulate this email within your respective networks, and help us reach out to as many people as possible. Do write in to us with your queries and suggestions. We would be happy to take them on board. Thank you for your time. Warm regards, Nehaa Chaudhari -- Nehaa Chaudhari The Centre for Internet and Society No. 194, 2nd 'c' Cross, 2nd Stage, Domlur, Bangalore- 560071, Karnataka, India. wWebsite- http://cis-india.org/ _______________________________________________ A2k mailing list A2k(a)lists.keionline.org http://lists.keionline.org/mailman/listinfo/a2k_lists.keionline.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk in interview at IGIDR, Mumbai for a temporary vacancy in the library.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai ( IGIDR) invites application from suitable candidates for a temporary post of 'Library Assistant / Trainee'. In this regard, a walk-in interview has been arranged on August 22, 2014 at 2.00 pm. Details : Name of the post : Library Assistant / Trainee Number of post : 1 ( One ) Age : 27 years as on July 1, 2014 Qualification : M.L.I.Sc (55% and above) Experience : 0- 6 months Salary : Rs,l2OOO/- pm (Consolidated, All inclusive) Period of appointment : 8 months Venue & Date of interview : IGIDR, (Admin. Conference) on Aug 22, 2014, at 2.00 pm Candidates who like to attend the interview are requested to bring their resumes mentioning two references. Also, they are required to bring all the original testimonials (starting from lOth standard) with a set of photocopy. Candidates shall attend the interview at their own expense. The selected candidate is expected join for duty latest by Sept 10, 2014. How to reach IGIDR ( Transport details ) http://oii.igidr.ac.in/training/transport.php How to reach IGIDR ( Road Map) http://oii.igidr.ac.in/training/map.jpg thanks, G.K.Manjunath, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ISO standards
by Librarian 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Dear LIS friends, Please guide me if anyone of you know about the Indian vendor or agency selling ISO standards, in INR. With regards, Ram Laut Tyagee, Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd., (Biopharma Division) Plot No. 423/P/A Sarkhej-Bavla Highway, Moraiya Ahmedabad - 382 213 Gujarat (INDIA) Tel: +91 2717 660 100 Ext. 298, Fax: +91 2717 660 105 E-mail : Librarian(a)intaspharma.com<mailto:Librarian@intasbiopharma.co.in> ________________________________ DISCLAIMER: Please note that this e-mail and its attachments are intended for the named addressee only and may contain information that is confidential and privileged. If you have by coincidence or mistake or without specific authorization received this e-mail and its attachments we request that you notify us immediately that you have received them in error, uphold strict confidentiality and neither read, copy, nor otherwise make use of their content in any way. Please note that the sender of this e-mail and its attachments is solely responsible for its content if it does not concern the operations of Intas group or its subsidiaries. -- 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 Satish S 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

One of our faculty is in urgent need of the following articles, anybody who have subscribed this please send the same. *Title :Characterization of Boron- and Phosphorous-Incorporated Tetrahedral Amorphous Carbon Films Deposited by the Filtered Cathodic Vacuum Arc Process* Authors-Omvir Singh Panwar1, Mohd. Alim Khan1, Mahesh Kumar2, Sonnada Math Shivaprasad2, Bukinakere Subbakrihniah Satyanarayana3, Prakash Narain Dixit1 and Raghunath Bhattacharyya42. Link: http://dx.doi.org/10.1143/JJAP.48.065501 2. Semiconductor Science and Technology <http://iopscience.iop.org/0268-1242/> Volume 18 <http://iopscience.iop.org/0268-1242/18>Number 3 <http://iopscience.iop.org/0268-1242/18/3> doi:10.1088/0268-1242/18/3/302 <http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/0268-1242/18/3/302> With regards... -- SATISH.S MLISc., M.Phil RVCE, http://www.rvce.edu.in/ BENGALORU -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online databses covering NITs or IITs syllabus abd best e-book reader - reg
by mouni＠nitt.edu 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli, under MHRD, New Delhi is planing to establish a virtual library by subscribing to online databases of books, journals etc., NITT is looking for the databases covering NITs/IITs syllabus of both UG and PG and their providers, aggregators,distributors and best E-book readers. If any one knows or have idea about our requirments, may feed us or direct the concerned to contact us for business deal. With regards, Dr. P. Mounissamy Central Library National Institute of Technology Tiruchirappalli Tiruchirappalli-620 015 Tamil Nadu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article needed
by Mahesh *Y* 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Dear sir, One of my faculty member need this article for his research work. Kindly send article if you access. Computing the metric dimension of wheel related graphs - Author: Hafiz Muhammad Afzal Siddiqui <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009630031400842X#> - - Muhammad Imran <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009630031400842X#> <http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009630031400842X#cor1> http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S009630031400842X DOI: 10.1016/j.amc.2014.06.006 -- *With Regards* * Mahesh.Y Librarian,SPCE, Bangalore.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on 'Six Sigma for LIS Professionals'- Report
by shivaram gowda 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Dear Members NCSI-Net Foundation in collaboration with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and Raman Research Institute (RRI) successfully organized a half-day workshop on 'Six Sigma for LIS Professionals' on Saturday, 28 June 2014 at the Raman Research Institute (RRI), CV Raman Avenue, Sadashivnagar, Bangalore- 560021. The workshop began with an Introduction to speakers by Mr. Madhuresh Singhal. It was a well-attended training workshop with more than 30 participants representing Academic, Corporate, and R & D libraries. The workshop was divided into two sessions. The first session focused on the detailed introduction to Six Sigma and the second was a case study on information services. Workshop started off with a detailed introduction to Six Sigma by Mr. Lakshmeesha S, who is a certified DFSS Master Black Belt and has mentored several Black and Green Belts, both in technology and services. He spoke about various concepts of Six Sigma, how it differs from other standards such as ISO 9000,Methodologies of Six sigma (DMAIC and DFSS),advantages, limitations, and various areas of its application. He explained DMAIC methodology in detail and correlated it with a few examples from the LIS domain. The speaker specifically asked all the participants about their expectations from the session and thereafter, tuned his extempore talk as per the expectations of the participants. Towards the end of the first session, Mr. Lakshmeesha, demonstrated as to how the DMAIC methodology can be applied in setting up a state-of-the-art Digital Library (DL). For this, the participants were divided into six groups and each group was instructed to identify a key component of a DL. The groups identified six components that are essential for setting up and sustaining a DL – Infrastructure (h/w and s/w), content, IP and access polices Network bandwidth, and administration and maintenance. The groups were then asked to come out with the best practices for each of the component that they had identified.The speaker then hypothetically applied DMAIC methodology in setting up a state-of-the-art digital library and showed how maximum efficiency can be achieved. In the second session, Mr. Ananda Byrappa, a certified Six Sigma Black Belt, presented a case study of implementing Six Sigma in the information services domain.He explained as to howone can apply Six Sigma for information services. He specifically highlighted importance, impact and the differences in various types of information service both in terms of efficiency and effectiveness before and after the implementation of Six Sigma. Participants appreciated Mr. Anand Byrappa and his group’s remarkable work in applying Six Sigma to various aspects of Information Domain. Overall, it was a highly interactive and a very good learning experience for the participants. Ms Benegal of Raman Research Institute proposed the vote of thanks and the workshop concluded by 6 p.m. With Warm Regards NCSI-Net Foundation http://ncsinet.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Contribution of Senior Professionals to bring forward our Library Profession
by DP Tripathi 22 Jul '14

22 Jul '14

Dear All, Change has been the rule of universe since inception.....and it is proved also by many great philosophers. Whatever we received from almighty has felt a change after a certain period of time....so there is compulsorily change required in every walk of our life. By creating this background, I want to draw the attention of all library professionals towards the current situation of our library profession at National & International Level. As per my observation based on comparative study with the scenario of libraries in developed countries, I found and observed that we also are equal to them in proper use of technology but not very sound in management of infrastructure already available with us. The libraries of these developed countries have been concentrating more about attracting the patrons to their libraries by implementing lucrative ideas. A few example which I witnessed during my visit to Singapore....like having separate cabin with all technical facility for 4 patrons, self photocopier with smart-card, media viewing room with large screen LCD TV, a floor only for reading purpose with all technical & common facilities etc. and these facilities are really more than enough to attract the patrons to the library to spend some time.....definitely if you are in the library, you will gain something. Don't you all think that they are more focused on sensing the feelings of the patrons and marketing of library services with lucrative ideas.....and no doubt, they are very successful in their planning. Don't we all think that we can also develop such environment which will bring lot of development for library and profession at National as well as International Level? But we can not change alone, there is need of involvement of our senior library professionals who have capacity to change the environment as well as reach the implementor for such type of change. I humbly request to all senior professionals to think on the development of our library as well as profession and involve all youngsters like us by assigning them task in different capacity to bring the level of our profession up and high. Having positive hope for change in our profession.... Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Statement of Purpose (SoP) for admission to Universities abroad on 26th Jul 2014
by Mohan Hr 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Dear all, Pl. find the Call for Registration for a Half Day Workshop on "Statement of Purpose (SoP) for admission to Universities abroad" As seats are limited early registration is suggested. Brochure : http://www.csi-chennai.org/sop-higher-studies/ws-sop-brochure.pdf Regn. Form : www.csi-chennai.org/sop-higher-studies/ws-sop-regn-form.pdf Online Adv. Regn. Google Form : http://goo.gl/p79akC Call For Registration ====================================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Half Day Workshop on Statement of Purpose (SoP) for admission to Universities abroad Saturday :: 14th Jun 2014 :: 2.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m :: Registration at 1.30 p.m. at Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 Today, if you state that it is your dream to study in one of the top-notch universities, no one would laugh at you or even discourage you. Studying in a world-class university is an achievable dream to anyone. There are five factors which decide your outcome of getting admissions to a Master's or a Doctoral Program in a foreign University. They are your: 1) Undergraduate record. 2) Work experience or projects completed. 3) GRE/GMAT/TOEFL Scores. 4) Extra-curricular or Co-curricular Activities. and 5) Personal Statement of Purpose Essay. The weightage given to each of the above five factors, varies from one university to another, but on an average about 25 percent is for your SoP. Is there a standard SoP that would impress the admissions committee ? The answer is no. In this three hour program, you will learn how to write the SoP that is your successful differentiator in the search to secure admission abroad. This Program would not only enhance your chances of getting admission to the university of your choice, but also heightens your chances of getting Financial Aid such as Graduate Assistantships, Scholarships and Tuition waivers from the universities. Programme Coverage: This three hours program will cover: Objectives of SoP; Structure of SoP; Sample SoPs; Pitfalls to avoid; Q & A; and Off-line (through emails) review and feedback on SoPs written by participants. Target Audience: All applying for higher studies abroad. Registration Fee (including Service Tax): Rs. 250/= for members of CSI & IEEE and Rs. 350/= for others. The fee includes for High Tea and Course material in electronic form. Resource Persons: Mr. Ramesh Narasimhan: A graduate in Engineering from IITM and MBA from American University, Washington DC, USA who has served Engineering and IT industry for over 30 in different capacities. He has worked with Larsen & Toubro Ltd, Price Water House, TCS. Ramesh is a Life Member of CSI. He has trained hundreds of students of various colleges in career skills. Mr. Shiv Shankar: A graduate in Engineering from IITD with over 30 years of work experience in organisations such as MICO, Brooke Bond, PwC, and Infosys. As the seats are limited, early registration is recommended. Advance registration may be done at http://goo.gl/p79akC But the registration will be confirmed on payment only Pl. send the payment by DD / Cheques drawn in favour of Computer Society of India - Chennai Chapter and payable at Chennai or through online (see the registration form at http://bit.ly/1oVOwH3 for details) and mail the same to: Computer Society of India, CSI - Education Directorate, CIT Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai 600113. Payment can also be made through online and the payment reference no. can be provided in the online form at http://goo.gl/p79akC Name of beneficiary: CSI, Chennai Chapter Beneficiary's Bank: State Bank of India, MIDC, Andheri East, Mumbai Account Number: 33934168390 MICR Code: 400002057 IFSC Code: SBIN0007074 For clarifications/queries if any, pl. contact: +91-44-2254 1102/1103/2874 Mr. S. Ramasamy: Mobile: 09840009417 & email: csiprograms(a)gmail.com OR Mr. M. Sekar: Mobile : 09840341902 & email : admn.officer(a)csi-india.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RFID - UHF/ HF
by SAIACS, Chief Librarian 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Dear Colleagues, It is to seek your insights and valuable information on use of UHF RFID tags for library security system. We would like to know whether or not use of UHF will be harmful to human bodies? Are There Any Health Risks With Prolonged Exposure to UHF? We are in the process of identifying suitable technology (HF or UHF) for our library, your inputs will help us to make right choice. Should we consider using HF over UHF?? Please share your experiences and opinions in this regard. Thanks Yesan Sellan, B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN, UGC-NET., BCS Chief Librarian South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 Website: <http://www.saiacs.org/> www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: <mailto:yesans@gmail.com> yesans(a)gmail.com or <mailto:yesan.sellan@saiacs.org> yesan.sellan(a)saiacs.org ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. P Please consider the environment before printing this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Five Library Trainees @ NIFTEM, MoFPI, Govt. of India
by Nihar Patra 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

NATIONALINSTITUTE OF FOODTECHNOLOGYENTREPRENEURSHIPANDMANAGEMENT Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 (An autonomous Institution under Ministryof FoodProcessingIndustries(MoFPI), GOI) PlotNo.97,Sector56,HSIIDCIndustrialEstate, Kundli, District- Sonepat,Haryana – 131 028 www.niftem.ac.in, Ph: 0130 – 2281290 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE ENGAGEMENT OF FIVE LIBRARY TRAINEES: ON CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENT BASIS (PURELY TEMPORARY) The National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)is a registered Society and an autonomous organization under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt of India. NIFTEM functions as a centre for integrated education, research, enterprise incubation and outreach in the area of food science, food technology & business management. NIFTEM has been set up on a 100-acre campus near Delhi in Kundli, Distt. Sonepat, Haryana having its registered office at 3rd Floor, AMDA Building, 7/6, Sri Institutional Area, August Kranti Marg, New Delhi- 110049. A multi-level five storey 5474.29 Sqmt State-of-the-Art NIFTEM Knowledge Centre is housed in aesthetically designed boat shaped signature building of the NIFTEM campus. NKC is equipped with 3M’s EM-RFID System and Virtua- VTLS’s ILM Software. NIFTEMinvites Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to serve as Library Trainees purely on a temporary basis maximum for a period of one year through outsource agency i.e. M/s Easy Source. Remuneration:Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs. 16,000/- per month. The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. Campus accommodation will be provided on availability. Essential Qualification & Experiences:Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.). Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply. Candidate shall have basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software / open source software. Age Limit:30 years as on the date of test & interview Selection of candidates will be based on the performance in the written test and personal interview. NO TA/DA will be given for the same. Interested candidates may send their RESUME along with a passport size photograph affixed at hr(a)easysourceindia.com. Nihar K Patra Deputy Librarian NIFTEM ******************************************************************* National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management (NIFTEM)(Deemed to be University under De-novo Category) MoFPI, Govt. of India, Address: Plot No. 97, Sector 56, HSIIDC Industrial Estate, KundliDistrict- Sonipat, Haryana, India - 131028 www.niftem.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online survey -request for posting-reg
by NAHEEM K.T 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

*Sir,* *Please post my survey request through lis-forum * Dear Sir / Madam, You are earnestly requested to participate this online survey on the the topic *“Use of “LinkedIn” by Library & Information Science professionals for professional growth and development”.* You can be sure that any perceptions or opinions you express in this survey will remain completely confidential. All survey results will be combined and analyzed statistically, but no single response or survey will ever be associated with any respondent in any published results. Please find survey herehttp://eSurv.org?s=LKJJJH_1d4edc8e -- *Naheem K.T.* *Professional Assistant* *Central Library* *Pondicherry Central University* *Cell:09487957568* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Query towards UGC guideline for Pre-PhD course work
by BASANTA KUMAR DAS 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Sir, Please let me know the following things: If one person has completed Pre-Ph.D course work from one University, Can he do register in another University. If yes, pl. send me the guideline, where I will be highly obliged. -- BASANTA KUMAR DAS IGNOU RANCHI BLOG:bkdasignou.blogspot.com http://mylibrary-basanta.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MILAN meet on 27th July Sunday, 2014 - small correction
by Meera B. M. 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Dear Alumni: Apologies for the error in the text of our previous email with respect to date of the event. Please read 26th as 27th July. we reconfirm that the event is on 27th July 2014, Sunday at BMS Engineering College at 3 PM See you all soon. Meera & Chowdappa -- Dr B M Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O Bangalore 560 080 Ph: 09480836045 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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help me to get the article
by SRINIVAS VEMULA 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Dear Professional collegues, Please any one help me to get the following article, as one of my faculty member required. Agents or Actors?: Assessing the Autonomy of Economic Technocrats in Colombia and Peru Author: Dargent, Eduardo Source: Comparative Politics, Volume 43, Number 3, April 2011, pp. 313-332(20) Regards, Srinivas Vemula TISS Campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030 email: libraryth(a)tiss.edu http://www.campus.tiss.edu/ Ph: 040-2401 7701/02/03 Extn. 225 (off) Mobile: 09885016274 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MILAN Meeting on Sunday ( July 27th) in Bangalore -please join
by Meera B. M. 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Hello Dear Mysore LIS Alumni: Here is our personal invitation to the MILAN Meet and Greet Program of July 26th, 2014 You have heard of MILAN ---right? MILAN ( Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network ) was formed during the inaugural of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Department of Library and Information Science of the University of Mysore. The primary objective of MILAN is to foster professional and social interaction and networking amongst the alumni and between the Alumni and the Department of Library and Information Science of the University of Mysore (MyDLIS) We would like to greet and meet all our Alumni on July 26th at BMS College of Engineering at 3 PM. Please join us on this Sunday afternoon for fun and camaraderie. This would also help us build our Alumni Network, which is not only mutually beneficial but also work towards a larger purpose. This is our bit to our alma mater— which has given us our career and life. Please spare some time for your alma mater and help build this network. DO call us/drop a line to confirm your participation Spread the good word. Bring your friends along. We are just a phone call away. Pleasedo not hesitate to call either of us (Chowdappa /Meera) for more details on the event. Come on over, let us meet and have some fun! See you on Sunday. Event Coordinators: Dr. N. Chowdappa, Chief Librarian, BMS College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560019, Phone: 9980063838 Landline: 26615657, Email: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in And Dr B M Meera, Librarian, Raman Research Institute, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O, angalore 560 080, Ph: +919844519180/09480836045 Email : meera(a)rri.res.in -- Dr B M Meera Librarian Raman Research Institute C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O Bangalore 560 080 Ph: 09480836045 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Mike Taylor on OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Friends: Why OA is important and why should we embrace wholeheartedly in India? Pleae listen to what Mike Taylor says. 1. First his talk at ESOF 2014 a few days ago. < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdxOMIA1B3Q&google_comment_id=z12myjlbzvarf… > 2. "TheWellcome Trust says <http://www.wellcome.ac.uk/About-us/Policy/Spotlight-issues/Open-access/Poli…> “it is the intrinsic merit of the work, and not the title of the journal in which an author’s work is published, that should be considered in making funding decisions.” We need more funding and hiring bodies to make such declarations. Only then will researchers will be free of the need (real or apparent) to prop up parasitic publishers by sending their best work to big-name, barrier-based journals." -- Mike Taylor, Bristol University, UK, in *Discover*. < http://blogs.discovermagazine.com/crux/2012/02/21/its-not-academic-how-publ… > 3. "Happily, we now live in a world that has much better tools for research. It’s a truism that the internet has changed everything, but the scale and pervasiveness of that change is not always recognised. It isn’t just that papers can be sent instantaneously anywhere in the world, cutting out the need for publishers’ distribution networks. It isn’t just that entirely new groups now have access to research: patient groups <http://www.taxpayeraccess.org/supporters/patient-groups/index.shtml>, unaffiliated scholars working into their retirement <http://www.timeshighereducation.co.uk/story.asp?sectioncode=26&storycode=41…> , small businesses <http://blogs.ch.cam.ac.uk/pmr/2011/10/06/the-scholarly-poor-industry/>, GPs and dentists <http://blogs.ch.cam.ac.uk/pmr/2011/10/05/the-scholarly-poor-dentists/>, enterprising schoolchildren <http://rsbl.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/7/2/168>, thinktanks <http://blogs.ch.cam.ac.uk/pmr/2011/10/07/the-scholarly-poor-the-climate-cod…>. It isn’t even just that access to research is literally a life-and-death matter for developing-world scientists. It’s more than this. When the barriers to access dissolve, mystique evaporates with them. Read an interesting newspaper article about a scientific discovery? Click the link, see the paper. Researching the evolution of dinosaurs and find yourself wondering about recent changes in how evolution is taught? Go look at some papers. Don’t even stop to think about it: they’re at your fingertips. Most importantly, as Cameron Neylon has outlined <http://cameronneylon.net/blog/15264/>, modern science is increasingly about networks rather than individuals. Much important new research is based on synthesis and large-scale analysis – text-mining, induction across a huge corpus of data, and so on. This is the kind of work that computers can do with astonishing efficiency when they have free access to information. At the moment, we don’t know what kinds of discoveries await this analysis. History teaches us that discovery is often serendipitous. In a world full of computers analysing massive data sets for patterns no-one has yet seen, the chances are very good we’ll see breakthroughs. At web scale you can manufacture serendipity." -- Mike Taylor, University of Bristol, UK, in *The Independent.* *<**http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/02/09/the-future-of-academic-publishing/ <http://blogs.independent.co.uk/2012/02/09/the-future-of-academic-publishing/>* 4. And finally, the Open and Shut interview Mike gave Richard Poynder. *<http://poynder.blogspot.in/2013/07/open-access-where-are-we-what-still.html <http://poynder.blogspot.in/2013/07/open-access-where-are-we-what-still.html>>* *Arun* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians Day 2014 -- IASLIC Zone 6
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 21 Jul '14

21 Jul '14

Librarians’ Day 2014 Organized by Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC) Bengal Library Association (BLA) West Bengal Public Libraries Employees Association (WBPLEA) In collaboration with Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) Visva Bharati, Santiniketan On 17th August, 2014 (Sunday) at 9 am Venue Natya Griha, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan Theme of Discussion গ্রন্থাগারওগ্রন্থাগারিকেরমুখ্যকর্তব্য (The Primary Role of Library and Librarians) Speakers Prof Debabrata Dasgupta, Prof Amitrasudan Bhattacharya, Prof Tapati Mukhopadhaya, Dr Subodh Gopal Nandi Registration Fees 200 (Rupees two hundred only) We invite you and your colleagues to register either with IASLIC, BLA, or WBPLEA positivelyby August 09, 2014for this professional event befittingly to pay homage and tribute to our illustrious Guru Dr S R Ranganathan. We also request you kindly to promote the event among your professional circle in the areas of LIS. We look forward to meeting you on Librarians’ Day 2014 at the Visva Bharati Santiniketan. General Secretaries IASLIC, BLA and WBPLEA N B : There is no scope of Spot Registration ========================================================================================================== পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, panigrahipk11(a)gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary,Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Library Committee,The Asiatic Society, Kolkata. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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European commissioner favours openness
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Jul '14

20 Jul '14

From IP Watch EU Commissioner Hails Open Knowledge, Urges Copyright ReformPublished on 17 July 2014 @ 7:27 pm [image: Print This Post] <http://www.ip-watch.org/2014/07/17/eu-commissioner-hails-open-knowledge-urg…> Print This Post <http://www.ip-watch.org/2014/07/17/eu-commissioner-hails-open-knowledge-urg…> By William New <http://www.ip-watch.org/author/william/>, Intellectual Property Watch Neelie Kroes, vice-president of the European Commission responsible for the Digital Agenda, today hailed open knowledge in government, science, the internet, and education, and called again for “urgent reform” of copyright. In a speech <http://europa.eu/rapid/press-release_SPEECH-14-556_en.htm> to the Open Knowledge Foundation in Berlin, Kroes said openness and sharing of ideas is essential to the economy and innovation. Kroes is in office until 31 October, as the European Commission is undergoing its five-year transition. In particular, Kroes suggested that copyright needs to be reformed to ensure it does not interfere with access to knowledge in education. On the surface, this might appear inconsistent with views taken by the EU in negotiations at the World Intellectual Property Organization, where it has shown steadfast resistance to strengthening limitations and exceptions for libraries and archives (*IPW*, WIPO, 5 May 2014 <http://www.ip-watch.org/2014/05/05/hopes-dampened-for-copyright-exceptions-…>). But in the WIPO committee, discussions on exceptions for education are separate. “It’s a crime when teachers are prevented from freely sharing open educational resources,” Kroes said in prepared remark. “There’s so much we can achieve by making every classroom digital. Education that is not off the peg: but made to measure, for every child. That is what we want to achieve through open education.” “That shows how copyright rules need to change: but it’s just one example,” she said. “Those rules were designed for a different age, more about limitation and control than creativity and freedom. Holding back ideas from open education to data mining: copyright needs urgent reform.” She also insisted that public information from any EU government must be publicly available to citizens “without complex licensing restrictions” or high costs. EU member states have one more year to pass laws on the right to reuse public information, she said. On open science, Kroes said the Horizon 2020 research and development campaign “will offer 80 billion euros for research and innovation. Our biggest ever investment. And every resulting publication will be openly and freely available.” But she noted that national level research is up to national governments’ discretion. She encouraged participation in an EU consultation called ‘Science in Transition <http://tinyurl.com/opendigitalscience>‘, which is open until the end of September. On open internet, she said the Commission has proposed new rules protecting net neutrality, which she said she hopes national governments will make a priority. And she gave encouragement to open source, noting that her own website runs on it. Related Articles: - European Commission VP Kroes Urges Open Internet, Prods Copyright Owners <http://www.ip-watch.org/2013/03/21/european-commission-vp-kroes-urges-open-…> - European Commissioner Kroes Hints At Actions To Preserve Open Internet <http://www.ip-watch.org/2013/06/04/european-commissioner-kroes-hints-at-act…> - EU’s Kroes Calls For New Thinking On Copyright System <http://www.ip-watch.org/2011/11/21/eus-kroes-calls-for-new-thinking-on-copy…> *William New may be reached at wnew(a)ip-watch.ch <wnew(a)ip-watch.ch>.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on "Introduction to Software Defined Networking" on Monday, 28th Jul 2014.
by Mohan Hr 19 Jul '14

19 Jul '14

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for a presentation on "Introduction to Software Defined Networking" on Monday, 28th Jul 2014. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2014/mm-140728.pdf The invite in word doc format is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2014/mm-140728.doc To facilitate high tea and other logistics, pl. pre-register at http://goo.gl/a3mSl2 PLEASE CONSIDER REGISTERING FOR THE PROGRAMS ONLY IF YOU ARE SURE OF ATTENDING. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHER FELLOW MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS. By any chance, after registering, if you are not likely to attend, pl. inform us at least ONE day in advance by email to csiprograms(a)csi-india.org so that we will extend the invite to those in the wait list and also plan the high tea arrangements accordingly. With reagrds HR Mohan INVITE ========================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Cordially invite you to a presentation On "Introduction to Software Defined Networking" Meeting the requirements for Next generation Data center networks by Mr. Shivakumar Sundaram Engineering Technologist, Dell Networking On Monday, 28th July 2014 at 17:30 hrs at CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women's Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) Programme ========= 5.30 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.00 p.m. : Presentation 7.30 p.m. : Dinner ( Fruit & Bread) About the presentation ================ Network switches have traditionally followed a business model that ties together a proprietary software stack on proprietary hardware both from the same vendor. While this model has served well in the past ,recent trends in data center networks have placed new demands on the network that require it to be more agile, programmable , support orchestration of workloads and scale multi dimensionally for multiple tenants. These demands on the networks have given rise to new ways of architecting the data center networks, viz., Software defined networking (SDN) & Network disaggregation. With SDN gaining more popularity, there is a shift towards centralization of control plane wherein the core forwarding intelligence which includes the awareness of topology and policy infrastructure is moved away from each of the independent network switches to a centralized controller. This shift towards centralization of control plane intelligence along with many open source initiatives like Open Stack, Open Network install environment, Open Daylight and Open compute projects puts the network switch industry at an inflexion point that could change the data center network industry. While there are obvious advantages to embracing such an open networking model, it is also important to look at key problems in networking that could benefit through centralization of resources. In this discussion we will focus on how SDN architecture enables the network to be agile & programmable and discuss how SDN paradigm help tackle key challenges in data center networking such as network monitoring, elephant flow handling, traffic engineering and centralized policy management About the speaker ============= Shivakumar Sundaram is an Engineering Technologist with Dell Networking. He has over 20 years of product architecture and development experience in the networking industry. In his current role as a Technologist in the office of the CTO, Shivakumar has been focusing on defining the technology strategy for Dell Networking products. Prior to joining Dell, Shivakumar held various positions in Engineering and Technology group at Force10 Networks which was subsequently acquired by Dell and became part of Dell Networking. Prior to Dell & Force10, Shivakumar spent over 10 years with HCL Technologies and held many positions as part of HCL-Cisco offshore development center. He has one granted US patent and over 15 pending patent applications in US patent office. Shivakumar holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communication from Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai and also holds a Post graduate diploma in Software Enterprise Management from IIM, Bangalore. Registration ========= To facilitate dinner and other logistics, pl. pre-register at http://goo.gl/a3mSl2 PLEASE CONSIDER REGISTERING FOR THE PROGRAMS ONLY IF YOU ARE SURE OF ATTENDING. PLEASE BE CONSIDERATE TO OTHER FELLOW MEMBERS AND PROFESSIONALS. By any chance, after registering, if you are not likely to attend, pl.inform us at least ONE day in advance by email to csiprograms(a)csi-india.org so that we will extend the invite to those in the wait list and also plan the dinner arrangements accordingly. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRs can give reports on use to individual authors
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

"The variety of users, and the sheer volume of downloads from DASH, often take Harvard faculty by surprise. (They get monthly updates on the fate — and popularity — of their work once it goes into the repository.) “When they see the downloads they get per month, and when they see how many countries are downloading their work,” said Suber, “they’re astonished.” " - Harvard Gazette Indian repositories may also do this. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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public participation in digitization projects
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

Friends: Here is a fine example of citizen participation in an openness project. It happened in Kerala. How wonderful would it be if it is replicated by other language groups all over India! http://spicyip.com/2014/07/open-access-students-help-revive-and-digitize-ra… Open Access: Students help revive and digitize rare books for Malayalam Wiki Library by Swaraj Paul Barooah <http://spicyip.com/author/swaraj-paul-barooah> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: A reader's letter in Praja Vani on open access to knowledge
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

Friends: I am forwarding a mail I received and a letter (on open books) that appeared in a Kannada newspaper. The writer pleads for making all books published by public institutions open access. Arun ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <prakash(a)ias.ernet.in> Date: Fri, Jul 18, 2014 at 5:00 PM Subject: A reader's letter in Praja Vani on open access to knowledge To: r.ramaswamy(a)gmail.com, iaschandra(a)gmail.com, subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com Cc: padmaja(a)ias.ernet.in, ranjeeta(a)ias.ernet.in, sdhar(a)ias.ernet.in Thought you might find this interesting. Below is my translation of a letter from a reader published in the Kannada newspaper Praja Vani yesterday, 17 July. Arunachalam will know that Mysore University is working with Centre for Internet and Society (CIS, Bangalore) to publish the Kannada Encyclopaedia under a Creative Commons licence on the Internet. There are news reports dated 12 July 15 July in The Hindu about this (seen in the Web edition). Prakash --------------------------------------------------------------- Let books come under open licence The volumes of Kannada Encyclopaedia published by Mysore University have been made available to everyone on the Internet under the Creative Commons Licence (open licence). This is a commendable initiative. There is now a need for all organizations of government and for academies, councils, all universities and other institutions that receive funds from government to make available books, periodicals and all kinds of publications in art and literature to be published henceforth simultaneously under an open licence on the Internet. This, along with optimizing current procedures of making published books available to the public by printing only as many copies as are required, will not only help avoid unnecessary expenditure but also honour the right of all to obtain knowledge. In response to the question whether the Internet is accessible to people in villages and to others, we may say this is easier than getting access to a bookshop that can provide the books we need. I have been seeing the struggles of one of our universities to sell the textbooks it has published. It is more important to make books available to those in need of them than for the economics of selling to limit the spread of knowledge. Government should give effect to an appropriate order in this regard. -- S. Nataraja Boodaalu, Tumkur Readers' Voice, Praja Vani, 17 July 2014. --------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Service Tax and TDS issue- Quick Action Required
by Ishwar Goudar 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, Sathyanarayana has given the necessary details in the matter concerned to Service Tax and TDS related problems. We thought Modi Govt, with its concern about Academics and Research would give some relief in this matter. But nothing came out of this years budget proposal, which would be discussed in parliament and would be cleared, without any changes, unless we make noise, lobby with our political system, especially MHRD and Finance Ministers. It is surprising that such a burning issue did not get the attention of most of our professionals, our LIS Associations and even our publisher friends. First of all LIS Profession itself is deep problem due to various reasons. We are busy in attending and organising number of Seminars, Conferences, etc and we don't have time in discussing this serious issue. Through this posting I appeal all professional friends to discuss this matter and send appeal through our associations like ILA, IASLIC, SIS and other state level associations to concerned ministers and FOLLOW IT UP BY OFFICE BEARERS OF THE ASSOCIATIONS BY MEETING THE MINISTERS. Regards, - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, Gnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560056, India - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) On Fri, Jul 4, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Sathya <sathya19(a)gmail.com> wrote: > *E-books/E-Journals/Databases – Subscription/Purchase/Licensing - Tax > Worries of Libraries/Publishers/Agents* > > > > It is appropriate time to re-visit the reply by Mr Madhuresh responding to > a question raised by Mr Jasimudeen of Kerala. What Madhuresh tried to > explain is true but the problem is far complex and requires urgent action > by Library community and Publishers/Agents Associations. The following > developments are important to observe in this context: > > > > 1. It is a public knowledge now that last year INFLIBNET was > issued TDS recovery notice by the Income Tax Department in Ahmedabad with > retrospective effect under the amended law of 2012. > > 2. As most of you would be aware, Informatics stopped handling > orders for e-Journals/e-Books of third-party publishers like Springer, > Wiley etc. except for those publishers who were willing to let us comply > with the amended tax laws of our country in distributing their e-content. > We had to forgo significant part of our e-content distribution business > built over several years due to many foreign publishers’ unwillingness to > accept the orders without TDS deduction. But, that was OK with us, as our > Company has zero tolerance to any violation on matters of statutory > compliances. > > 3. Developments like the above were the result of an amendment > to Tax Laws in the 2012-13 central budget. The amendment to section 9 > (1)(vi) of Income Tax Act that deals with payment of royalties brought > payments for subscription/purchase/licensing of software and databases > under deduction of TDS (10-25% depending on the country) while making > payment. This is draconian and would cripple any buying of e-content if > followed as required by the law. Imagine, if you are paying 200 euro to a > small French publisher who doesn't understand our law, you will have to > deduct 15% as TDS, pay that to the Indian tax department and issue a > certificate to the Publisher along with your payment. The French publisher > is expected to claim this deducted money from his Government using your > certificate! And to qualify for 15% deduction and re-claim it from his > Government, the publisher will have to register with the Tax Department and > obtain PAN. Otherwise, the library will have to deduct 25% and the > publisher will not be able to claim the deducted amount. > > 4. We at Informatics tried to educate the market against this > bad law, made representations to the Government, requested our big clients, > publishers' associations and library associations to lobby strongly with > the Government for seeking exemption from this amendment for educational > e-content. Unfortunately it was a lone battle. > > 5. Last year in NIMHANS a group of Librarians arranged a > well-attended seminar and debate on this issue more as a public awareness > seminar inviting Tax consultants and legal advisors. A few publishers from > Delhi also attended. > > > > *FACTS OF THE MATTER:* > > 6. As per the amended law under Section 9(1)(vi) of Income Tax > Act E-books/e-journals, which are like any computer searchable databases > attract TDS: (a) When Libraries make payment to vendors; or (b) When > Vendors make payment to their Suppliers, whichever may happen earlier. > Vendor or his Supplier can claim the deducted amount while filing his tax > returns depending on the point of deduction > > 7. In case of purchases from foreign publishers, the matter is > a bit more complex as the deducted amount is a revenue to Indian Government > but not a loss the foreign supplier as he could claim it from his > Government. The complexities are: > > (a) The deduction falls under a treaty called Double Taxation > Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and several other countries > > (b) While The Indian Government has amended its Tax Laws to bring > payment for software/databases under TDS, the corresponding DTAAs are not > amended. > > 8. Because the corresponding provisions of DTAA is not amended > foreign publishers/suppliers dispute the applicability of TDS and rightly > so. But, Indian Libraries/Agents will be violating the Indian tax laws if > they fail to apply TDS and will attract penalization by tax department. > > 9. Indian Agents involved in supplying foreign published > e-books/e-journals are caught in a proverbial devil-and-deep-sea situation. > TDS by Indian Libraries will make their business unviable, as their > commission margins will be invariably less than TDS amount. They can't > accept/place orders if the foreign supplier refuses deduction. > > 10. For Libraries situation is no different from Agents except > that a few big publishers who have PAN registration in India accept > deduction, but a large majority of foreign publishers refuse deduction. > > > > > > *SOLUTION* > > > > A. The new Government appears to have an open mind to review the bad laws > of the past that are totally unfriendly to development. > > > > B. The new Government has also recognized e-Libraries as a development > priority in its party manifesto. > > > > C. The Budget session will start soon beginning July 10. Before this date, > Library Associations and Publishers Associations should jointly or > severally submit a strong memorandum to the Finance Minister and HRD > Minister requesting for either rolling back the amended law under section 9 > (1)(vi) of Income Tax Act or exempting e-book/e-journal purchases from TDS > deduction. > > INFLIBNET, as we understand, is presenting an appeal to the Government > through HRD channels to change this law or exempt libraries from the > applicability of this law. > > The knowledge community of India interested in building e-Libraries would > like to solicit the cooperation of all concerned to resolve this matter. > > > > > > *N.V. Sathyanarayana* > *Managing Director* > *Informatics (India) Ltd, * > *Bangalore. India. * > *www.informindia.co.in <http://www.informindia.co.in>* > > > > On 23 May 2014 17:31, madhuresh.singhal <madhuresh.singhal(a)advinus.com> > wrote: > > > Dear Jasim, > > > > As per Indian Tax Law, every foreign payment related to subscribed > > online resources (Database/Journals) should be done after deducting > > Withholding Tax (WHT), also known as TDS (Tax Deducted at Source). This > > tax amount depends on various parameters like whether foreign vendor is > > giving Permanent Establishment Declaration (a certificate mentioning > > they don't have any PE in India), TRC (Tax Residency Certificate of > > resident country) and PAN in India. Also however it is fixed as per IT > > Law (25% currently), one can take benefit of Double Taxation Avoidance > > Agreement (DTAA) between India and foreign country. DTAA generally > > prescribes tax rates like 10% or 15 % and we have the option of taking > > beneficial position between these 2. So using DTAA provision, we can > > deduct 15% TDS for countries like USA, UK. > > > > But I am surprised that JSTOR has given you a credit of 15% amount. It > > looks like they expected that you will deduct 15% tax and accordingly > > they would have inflated the invoice value to factor this 15%. But when > > you have not deducted this tax, they would have passed this back to you > > in the form of credit note. I think you should appreciate JSTOR for > > this. > > > > I believe, we librarians are still not aware about Tax issues and we are > > dealing with various publishers without considering the tax > > implications. In India, tax laws are having retrospective effect, so if > > you have not deducted TDS any particular year, if caught, you may have > > to pay for all previous years with penalty. I am not playing devil's > > advocate here but we should know such regulatory provisions and > > accordingly deal with publishers. Actually some publishers have > > acknowledged this and they agreed to deduct TDS. > > > > Regarding Indian Tax Board, they would have meant Indian Tax > > authorities, where you have to remit the deducted tax. > > > > Regards > > Madhuresh Singhal > > Senior Manager - Knowledge Services > > Advinus Therapeutics Ltd (A TATA Enterprise) > > 21 & 22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560058 > > Phone: +91 80 66553106 > > E-mail: madhureshsinghal(a)yahoo.com > > > > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: lis-forum-bounces(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > [mailto:lis-forum-bounces@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in] On Behalf Of jasim s > > Sent: Thursday, May 22, 2014 10:42 PM > > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Indian tax board-what it is > > > > Dear Friends > > My colleague received a mail from JSTOR which is reproduced here.Kindly > > go through it and give a clarification/explain what this "indian tax > > board".Let me know whether 15% of payment has to without while making > > payment for subscribing e-resources? > > mail from JSTOR representative is here... > > > > "Thank you for remitting payment for renewal access to JSTOR journal > > content. We greatly appreciate your continued support and are delighted > > that you will continue to provide access to high quality content to your > > students, faculty, and researchers through the JSTOR platform. > > > > I am contacting you because we noticed that you have a credit on your > > account in the amount of $140.30 USD. You can use this credit toward new > > content such as additional journal packages, e-books or current issues. > > > > We would also like to learn more about how this credit may have > > occurred. > > We assume that institutions in India must withhold 15% their payments > > for electronic resources to be remitted to the Indian Tax Board. It > > appears your institution did not withhold this amount. Is your > > institution tax exempt or is there some other reason the amount was not > > withheld? > > > > I look forward to your feedback so that we might better serve you and > > other institutions in India. Also let me know if I can provide you with > > more information on additional content that may be of interest to you" > > > > Jasimudeen s > > Kerala > > www.jasim.in > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by > > MailScanner, and is believed to be clean. > > > >

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MILAN-- Mysore University LIS Alumni Meet in Bangalore-calling all Mysore LIS MALLIGES
by N.S. Harinarayana 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

Dear Mysore University LIS Alumni, It is time for the MILAN of MILAN. Let us meet, greet, and bond on July 27th, 2014 in Bangalore Alumni association called MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network) was formed at the Inaugural event of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations held recently at the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore (MyDLIS). MILAN was formed to be a platform for the alumni of this illustrious Department to strengthen their ties with the MyDLIS and for the cause of LIS profession and professionalism. As a part of our yearlong activities, MILAN is organizing a 'meet and greet' event at Bangalore on *Sunday July 27, 2014*. It is time for our MILAN. Let us meet and make MILAN meaningful and strong Where: *Library Auditorium*, *BMS College of Engineering*, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore -560019 Time: 3 PM to 5 PM Event Coordinators: *Dr. N. Chowdappa*, Chief Librarian, BMS College of Engineering, Bull Temple Road, Bangalore 560019, Phone: 9980063838 Landline: 26615657, Email: ncbmsce(a)yahoo.co.in And *Dr B M Meera*, Librarian, Raman Research Institute, C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar P O, Bangalore 560 080, Ph: +919844519180/09480836045 Email : meera(a)rri.res.in Mysore LIS Alumni: Please come over and have fun See you on 27th -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MOOC for Librarians on Copyright
by tony cherian 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

[image: Duke University] <https://www.coursera.org/duke>[image: Emory University] <https://www.coursera.org/emory>[image: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill] <https://www.coursera.org/unc> The biggest MOOC platform COURSERA annonces a course in copyright by Duke Emory and North Carolina.Its free. The link is https://www.coursera.org/course/cfel or here <https://www.coursera.org/course/cfel> About the Course Copyright has always been a bit of a puzzle for teachers and librarians. It seems like a mysterious set of rules, and the news media occasionally reports on dire penalties imposed for copyright infringement. However, the law was designed to empower teachers and libraries, with both specific and general exceptions that facilitate education. Our goal in this course is to begin to demystify the law and help educators and librarians do their jobs more effectively. The three instructors for the course all began their careers as librarians, and all went to law school in order to assist their colleagues in schools, colleges and libraries better understand copyright. Each now holds a position where their principal role is to help sort out the copyright conundrums that arise in education and libraries. In all of these situations, our goal is to help teachers and librarians accomplish their legitimate educational goals in ways that respect copyright and reduce the fear and uncertainty that sometimes hampers creative teaching. As lawyers, we strive to find responsible ways to say “yes” when asked if a new teaching idea or library services can be considered within the confines of the copyright law. Throughout the four weeks of the course we will introduce specific examples of copyright questions that arise in education. We will both introduce a framework for analyzing copyright questions that participants can use to consider the specific issues they encounter, and we will work through real life examples. Course Syllabus Four units: 1. A framework for thinking about copyright. 2. Authorship and rights. 3. Specific exceptions for teachers and librarians. 4. Understanding and using fair use. -- Tony Cherian Librarian Peet Memorial Training College Mavalikara 690 101 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Training and Awareness Seminar on J-Gate in Erode (AICTE affiliated institutes)
by Soji Mathew 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

Dear all, Informatics Publishing Limited is organizing a workshop on J-Gate on 26th July, 2014 at the following venue: Seminar Hall SCS Vellalar College for Women Thindal Erode - 638 009 Tamil Nadu The event will comprise of the following activities: 1) Intensive hands-on training on the new J-Gate platform. 2) Explaining benefits of J-Gate for the librarians as well as end users. 3) Q&A and feedback session. Objectives of the Workshop: 1) To create awareness among the librarians and the end users about the new J-Gate platform and its features. 2) To train librarians on the Admin aspects of customization in J-Gate. 3) To train Library Professionals and equip them with the knowledge to impart trainings for their end-users by themselves. 4) To take feedback from the participants on the new J-Gate platform and prepare a wish-list for future releases. Who should participate? 1) Library Professionals from the institutes subscribing or planning to subscribe to J-Gate. 2) Information users who use or planning to use J-Gate as a journal discovery service. There is no registration fee. The participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation after completion of the workshop. Please note that this program is meant for AICTE institutions and those institutes who are subscribing / planning to subscribe to J-Gate Engineering & Technology and/or J-Gate Social & Management Sciences. For more details about the event and to register, please visit: www.informindia.co.in/jgatetraining We look forward to your participation. Kindly feel free to contact the undersigned for any further query. Thank you. Regards, Swapnil Srivastava Informatics Publishing Limited M: 99720 17067 E: swapnil.s(a)informaticsglobal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Position available in Library
by Swati Bhattacharyya . 18 Jul '14

18 Jul '14

To the moderator - please post this message. A Human Resource Agency is inviting applications from qualified library professionals. Selected candidates will be placed at the library of Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. After filling out current vacant positions, a panel of such qualified professionals will be prepared which will be valid for one year. Depending on future vacancies within on year, professionals from the panel may be given offer. The other important information regarding these appointments: 1. The candidates will be recruited by the Human Resource Agency. All positions carry the benefits of PF, ESI/Mediclaim etc. 2. The recruited candidates will be placed at the library of IIM Calcutta. 3. Candidates must possess M. Lib.Sc. 4. Depending on experiences and performance in the interview, the selected candidates will be placed in one of the following pay-group: (i) Rs 18000/ p.m. for candidates with working experiences of 18-24 months in large academic/technical libraries (ii) Rs 16000/ p.m. for candidates with working experiences of 12-15 months in large academic/technical libraries (iii) Rs 14000/ p.m. for candidates with little or no exposure to library work but who would prove their interest in work during the interview. Candidates with adequate experience of handling MARC-21, working with software like Virtua, ExLibris, Koha, developing report and generating queries in RDBMS environment may be considered for higher pay. 5. Selected candidates will have to perform shift duty along with other existing professionals in this category. 6. Selected candidates will be provided shared single accommodation inside the campus (no family accommodation). Staying in the campus accommodation is compulsory. Interested candidates must send their resume to udskolkata(a)uds.in immediately. Swati Bhattacharyya, Ph.D. Librarian Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Joka, Diamond Harbor Road Kolkata - 700104 India Phone: 91-33-2467-8300 (Bus extn: 416; Res extn: 106) Library: http://library.iimcal.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REQUEST FOR CONTRIBUTING MANUSCRIPTS/PAPERS/CHAPTERS FOR THE BOOK ENTITLED "CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE IN DIGITAL ERA"
by BASANTA KUMAR DAS 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Sir, Please make this news in your forum for wide circulation. BASANTA DAS IGNOU,RC,RANCHI *Invitation for contributing Manuscripts/Papers/Chapters for the forthcoming book entitled “Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”* Respected Madams/Sirs, Library & Information Science is witnessing a sea-change in the current digital era. Due to the modern challenges and needs, it is being impacted by various trends prevalent and emerging in the field. The Libraries have travelled a fascinating journey from ancient age to digital age. The different facets of Library & Information Science are impressively playing active role in shaping this Knowledge era. We have great pleasure to inform you that we are planning to edit a book on *Current trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era* which will be published by the reputed publisher with ISBN. Your contribution in the aforesaid book as a book chapter would be highly remarkable and praiseworthy in the field. We take this golden opportunity to extend our invitation to you to contribute the original research papers on the recommended sub themes/topics for the publication which include, but are not limited to, the following: Library & Information Science in modern age Libraries journey from ancient age to modern age Libraries & Information Centres roles in modern era LIS Education: Regular mode & ODL Traditional Libraries Vs Digital Libraries Marketing of Library & Information product and services Library Automation, Problems in Library Automation Library Consortia in Digital Era Library Services in ICT Environment Library Website Online databases Open Access Resources Open Source Software Resource Sharing & Networking Role of library professionals in Digital era Security Systems for Library (RFID) Semantic Web Subject Gateway Social Networking and libraries Web- based Learning and Mobile learning, Web based Reference Tools Application of Cloud Computing in Libraries, Application of Web/Library 2.0, Web 3.0 Artificial Intelligence Digital Divide Preservation & Conservation of Library Collections including Digital Preservation Digital Repositories Electronic Information System E-Resource Management Information Literacy Innovative Library Services Institutional Repositories IPR, Copyright and Fair Use in digital Era Knowledge Management and Organisation (Classification/ Cataloguing etc.) The book will include invited papers of Academicians/Library & Information Professionals and Scholars in the field. As a token of appreciation and honor, a copy of the book will be provide to the first author. *Guidelines*: Authors are requested to submit the full manuscript/chapter(Paper) (with abstracts not exceeding 200 words with at least three key words, in MS word document, Times New Roman with 12 font size. The Title should be 14 point bold Capital. Author’s name (designation, affiliation, & Contact No. etc.) should be 10 point italic ) which should not exceed 4000 words in A4 size with one-and-half spacing with a margin of 1” on all sides, composed in MS word with references in APA Style and should be sent by e-mail to: skkarnindian(a)gmail.com/ bkdasignou(a)gmail.com/ ashish1077(a)yahoo.co.in to reach us by 10*th August, 2014. *A declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/have not been sent elsewhere for publication (in the Copyright form attached herewith)(Scanned copy to be sent with the paper). The decision of the Editorial team will be final and will be intimated to the first author in due course of time. *Editors:* 1. Dr. Ashish Sharma, Asst. Librarian, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarkhand.(09936712343) 2. Mr.Sanjay Kumar Karn, Asstt. Librarian, Central Library, Ranchi University, Morabadi Campus, Ranchi, India, PIN-834008.(Ph. 09431104313) 3. Mr.Basanta Kumar Das, Academic Counsellor & Sr. Staff, IGNOU Regional Centre, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, India, PIN-834022.(Ph. 09431359491) *COPYRIGHT FORM* *(To be completed by author/authors**)* I/We, the undersigned author(s) of the article entitled ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hereby declare that, the paper which is submitted for in the book of *“Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”* is not published/submitted in any journal / magazine and book is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. I/ We have read the final version of the article and I/ we are responsible for the thought contents embodied in it. The work dealt in the article is my/ our own, contribution. Also I / We are handing over the all rights of publication to the Editor-in-Chief, book of entitle *“Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”* and will never claim any kind of Royalty from the Editor or Publisher. 1 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ 2 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ 3 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ 4 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ Mobile Number : ………………………….. 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First Reminder - Advanced DSpace Workshop at GIPE, Pune from 25 - 27 August 2014
by GIPE PUNE 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! DSpace is the most implemented digital library software around the world. According to Directory of Open Access Repository (DOAR), of the 2679 registered Repositories, 1133 (42%) are using DSpace. Whereas, in India, of the 69 Repositories, 43 (62%) are using DSpace. Due to varying technical skills of the administrators, it is observed that most of these repositories use different versions from DSpace 1.6 to DSpace 4.1 and also some of the powerful features of DSpace are underutilized. Considering this, GIPE has planned a workshop on 'Advanced DSpace' to bring all the repositories under one version and make use of the most of the DSpace features. Another purpose of this workshop will be to develop a pool of experienced DSpace experts by providing hands-on training with ample practical knowledge that will enable them to build most effective digital repositories in India using DSpace. Workshop will comprise of lectures, demonstration and hands-on training using latest DSpace in detail. Each participant will be provided with a dedicated machine. Resource Person: Prof A R D Prasad, Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) , Bangalore Target Participants: LIS Professionals, Digital Library Administrator, and DSpace Administrators with working knowledge of DSpace. Number of participants is limited to 20 only. The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. Topics that will be covered during the Workshop. 1. DSpace installation on Unbuntu from scratch 2. Customization of input worksheets 3. DSpace access restriction & authorization (based on IP, Domain) 4. Import/Export 5. DSpace hit search, did you mean, request copy feature, Item Mapper, Disable User Login etc. 6. OAI-PMH / ORE 7. Solr, Sword, LNI, REST protocol 8. Vocabulary control and 9. Using Library of Congress authority files 10. DSpace statistics based on Solr 11. Discovery Module 12. Embargo Configuration 13. Item level versioning 14. Enabling Google Scholar 15. DSpace Customization of screens, mails 16. Customizing Language interface 17. DSpace backup/restore and upgrade Registration fees: Rs. 4000/- Only. Includes Workshop Kit on CD-ROM (LibLiveCD with LUbuntu 12.4 LTS, Koha 3.16, Drupal 7.28 and DSpace 4.1) and working Lunch and Tea / Coffee. It can be paid by cash or Cheque / DD drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) payable at Pune and must reach the workshop coordinator before 15 Aug 2014. Accommodation: Non-Air Conditioned Accommodation with prior request will be arranged at S M Joshi Socialist Foundation (Four KMs away from GIPE) on payment of Rs. 300/- per day per person from 25 August 2014. Accommodation charges need to pay separately, hence do not club into the Registration Fees. For Registration Form and any other queries, please write to gipelibrary(a)gmail.com Nanaji Shewale (Ph D) Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in http://dspace.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Trivandrum, offers 2 Day Workshop on E-PRINTS on August 9 &10, 2014
by S.L. Faisal 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, *KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD)* announces a two day workshop on *E-PRINTS*, an Open Source Digital Repository Software, during August *9* and *10, 2014*. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram. *Who can participate:* Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS. *Venue:* Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002. *Date & Time:* August 9 & 10, 2014; 9.30 am to 5.00 pm *Resource Persons:* Experts on EPRINTS *Training mode*: Demonstration and Hands on sessions *Course Fee*: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks) *Number of seats*: 10 (Ten) only, on first come first served mode. *Registration*: On first come first served mode. *Online Registration:* visit http://klaweblog.wordpress.com/ *Last date for registration:* 04/08/2014 Registration fee must be paid as a* Demand Draft,* drawn in favour of *Kerala Library Association*, payable at *Thiruvananthapuram.* The DD must be send to Mr. V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA), DBRA-80, Cliff House Road, Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003 Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee. *All communications will be primarily through e-mail.* *For more details:* *Mr V. Sriram* (Mob:09447251892)/* S. L. Faisal* (Mob: 09447699724) *OR* Shri N. Parameswaran(Mob: 09387822201) / Shri N. Sukumaran Nair (Mob: /09447213155), Coordinators, KLA-CPD Visit the official website or Blog of Kerala Library Association (www. http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/ http://klaweblog.wordpress.com ) for more details and online registration. Thank you For KLA-CPD S. L. Faisal Member, Executive Committee Kerala Library Association -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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May these questions help you?
by DP Tripathi 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Dear Friends, Most of the time when we go to attend any interview, our mind stays in fear till the last moment of interview and we get free only the interview is over. Have you ever thought, why does it happen? In my opinion it happens only because we don't go well prepared and before Interviewer either we get nervous or we answer not in the same way as we are supposed to. I have tried to collect some of the very common questions which may help those who are preparing for an interview. Questions which are not relevant, may kindly be ignored. Warm up questions: 1. How your background and experience have prepared you for this position? 2. Highlight your education and experience. 3. Describe how you are qualified for this position? 4. What made you apply for this position? 5. Briefly summarize your work history and education. 6. How technically sound are you? Are you comfortable with library management software? 7. What is your role in the educational system as a library professionals? 8. How can the librarian and faculty work together to enhance students' education? 9. Do you think the physical attributes of the library make a difference to the students? Work History: 1. Can you describe one or two of your most important accomplishments? 2. Why are you leaving your present job? Or Why did you leave your last job? 3. What is important to you in an institute? Or What do you look for in an organization? 4. What library automation systems(s) have you used? Describe your experience using the system. (Also known as an Integrated Library System (ILS) or Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) 5. What experience do you have working in a multicultural environment? Job Performance: 1. Everyone has strengths and weaknesses as workers. What traits or qualities do you feel could be strengthened or improved? Or In what areas would you like to improve? 2. There can be a great deal of pressure working at a public service desk. Describe a situation with a problem customer and how you handled it. 3. What experience have you had working in groups or as a team? 4. Describe your experience in creating or revising documents such as policies, procedures, or any other form of written copy. Please describe any supervisory experience you have. Summary Statements: 1. Is there anything you would like to add about yourself? 2. Do you have any questions about the position? 3. Would you like to make a summary statement? Basic Questions: 1. Name abstract databases 2. Name Full Text Databases 3. Role of Digital Library in Institutions/Universities: How can it be helpful? 4. Name any famous consortium in Science & Technology 5. H-ndex 6. What is citation Analysis? Name major databases 7. Role of Library Automation in academic library and best suitable software for this purpose. 8. Standards in Sc & Tech These questions are based on self experience as well as Internet searching. Please don't stick to these questions only, one should prepare beyond this also. Thanks -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Publishers charge what they want!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Please see http://www.mhpbooks.com/the-numbers-they-didnt-want-you-to-see-study-finds-… to know how the journal publishing industry operates. And how subscribing institutions are taken for a ride. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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citizen science
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Jul '14

16 Jul '14

Friends: Apart from facilitating sharing of knowledge among scientists and scholars, open access helps lay citizens to join the world of knowledge creation. Here is a good introduction to citizen science: http://blogs.plos.org/citizensci/2014/07/04/coops-citizen-sci-scoop-jeffers… Here are some projects where the lay public have contributed to advancing science in the recent past: (1) LaSort et al. 2014. The role of urban and agricultural areas during avian migration: an assessment of within-year temporal turnover <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/geb.12199/abstract;jsessionid=28…>. Global Ecology and Biogeography. (2) Schmitt et al. 2014. Planet Hunters. VI. An independent characterization of KOI-351 and several long-period planet candidates from the Kepler Archival Data. <http://iopscience.iop.org/1538-3881/148/2/28> The Astronomical Journal. (3) Rose and Todd. 2014. Projecting invasion risk of non-native watersnakes (Nerodia fasciata and Nerodia sipedon) in the Western United States. <http://www.plosone.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pone.0100277#…> PLoS one (4) Thesis: Rusty Blackbird (Euphagus carolinus) fall migratory habitat dynamics in Missouri. <http://rustyblackbird.org/wp-content/uploads/Canham-Thesis_RUBL-Fall-Migrat…> Truman State University, 2014. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries - in Kerala Agricultural University, 29-30 August 2014
by Dr. A.T. Francis 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries On 29-30 August 2014 (3rd Call for Papers) The National Seminar on Technology Management in Librariesis being organised in the KeralaAgriculturalUniversity’s College of Horticulture, KAU Main Campus, Vellanikkara, Thrissur during August 29-30, 2014 for Qualified Library Professionals / Library Education Teachers. The Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KLA) are collaborating to organize the seminar. Papers are invited presentation on any topic/theme of the seminar. Registration: Registration to the Seminar is free. Expenses towards travel and accommodation should be borne by the participants. Accommodation can be arranged on payment basis. Submission of Papers: Original and unpublished papers on the conference themes are invited for presentation at the conference. Papers will be accepted only after strict peer review by the editorial committee. Author Guidelines: Full paper in word file with an abstract not exceeding 200 words and 3-5 keywords should be submitted as an e-mail attachment to francisaloor(a)yahoo.com Important Dates:- Submission of Abstracts: 20th July 2014; Intimation of Acceptance : 25th July 2014 Submission of Full Paper: 10th August 2014; Last date of Registration : 20th August 2014 Seminar Dates: 29-30 August 2014 (Friday & Saturday) For Further details contact:- 1. Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library & Organizing Secretary; Phone(o): 0487-2438311-15; (m) 9496839409; e-mail: francisaloor(a)yahoo.com 2. Smt. V.S. Swapna, Library, College of Horticulture; Phone(o): 0487-2438513; (m) 9446434149; e-mail: swapnabenn(a)gmail.com 3. Websites:-www.kau.edu; www.kauhort.in; http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY& Organizing Secretary College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Please help to get the article
by SRINIVAS VEMULA 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

Dear Professional colleges, Please any one help me to get the following article, as one of my faculty member required. Misri, U. (1985). Child and Childhood: A Conceptual Construction in The Word and the World: Fantasy, Symbol and Record. Contributions to Indian sociology, 19(1), 115-132. Regards, Srinivas Vemula TISS Campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030 email: libraryth(a)tiss.edu http://www.campus.tiss.edu/ Ph: 040-2401 7701/02/03 Extn. 225 (off) Mobile: 09885016274 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Old books in new formats
by Subbiah Arunachalam 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

Great book of the past are now being made available by scholarly publishers in state-of-the-art formats. For example, Princeton University Press is making available their entire collection: http://blog.press.princeton.edu/2014/07/14/princeton-university-press-launc… Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An open letter to Elsevier and the publisher's response
by Subbiah Arunachalam 15 Jul '14

15 Jul '14

This correspondence from a group of LIS institutions and Elsevier may be of interest to Indian researchers and librarians. The research library community's open letter to Elsevier: < http://libereurope.eu/news/european-research-organisations-call-on-elsevier… > Elsevier's response: <A copy of the letter can be viewed in full here: http://www.elsevier.com/__data/assets/pdf_file/0004/208948/TDM_openletter.p… > Best wishes. Arun -- 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 and Presentations : ICLAM 2014
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM), 27th to 29th November, 2014 Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi Theme: Innovative ideas, technologies and services Library Professionals are hereby invited to submit papers and presentations about their innovative ideas and experiences. Please visit the conference website for details http://www.nift.ac.in/iclam-2014/ Link via IFLA website : http://www.ifla.org/giops * Last date for submission of full Papers and Presentations : 31st July 2014 * Digital and Printed Conference Proceedings with ISBN by leading publisher About the Conference The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Government Information and Official Publications section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) will organize the second international conference of the series titled International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM) from 27th to 29th November, 2014 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi. As in the past, ICLAM will offer the library professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals from archives, museums and various other domains. Theme ICLAM 2014 aims to foster a spirit of innovation among all the professionals of the knowledge sector in order to attain the goal of long-term preservation of the collective memory of mankind. In the 21st century the core issue in memory institutions, i.e., libraries, archives and museums, is innovative applications of digital technologies in all the spheres of activities ranging from management to collaboration. However, innovations - whether internal or external, radical or incremental - are not limited to applications of technologies. On the basis of deliberations on various aspects of innovation the conference will suggest effective strategies for creating sustainable culture of innovation in institutions managing scientific and cultural heritage resources. Topics Original papers and presentations are invited on innovation in various areas of activities ranging from services to management of libraries, archives and museums. All manuscripts should be unpublished original work. The decision of the Publication Committee will be treated as final. You can send your proposal on any one or more of the following topics or other relevant areas. · The Concept: Innovation in interdisciplinary context (all forms of innovation including Jugaad (Frugal Innovation) * Innovation in the following areas: § Technologies (include applications and experiments with cutting–edge technologies and radical changes in conventional technologies) Ø Social media Ø Digital library Ø Digital preservation Ø Ethical issues in technology applications Ø Data protection and recovery in disasters § Management & Marketing * Leadership * Entrepreneurship * Management paradigm § User Services Ø Equality of Access Ø Information Literacy Ø Freedom of Expression and Censorship § Marketing of Services § Collaboration and Cooperation (include intra-sectoral and inter-sectoral cooperation and collaborations Ø Consortia, Ø Networks, of libraries, Museums and Archives Ø Public- Private Partnerships (PPP), etc. ) § Resource generation, Fund-raising etc. Please visit our website for further details about various formats and other guidelines for submissions http://www.nift.ac.in/iclam-2014/paper-submission.html OTHER IMPORTANT DATES Acceptance of submitted Papers and Presentations 7th August 2014 Submission of camera-ready Paper 31st August 2014 Dr. Nandini Dutta National Institute of Fashion Technology, New Delhi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Indian tax board-what it is
by jasim s 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

Dear Friends My colleague received a mail from JSTOR which is reproduced here.Kindly go through it and give a clarification/explain what this "indian tax board".Let me know whether 15% of payment has to without while making payment for subscribing e-resources? mail from JSTOR representative is here... "Thank you for remitting payment for renewal access to JSTOR journal content. We greatly appreciate your continued support and are delighted that you will continue to provide access to high quality content to your students, faculty, and researchers through the JSTOR platform. I am contacting you because we noticed that you have a credit on your account in the amount of $140.30 USD. You can use this credit toward new content such as additional journal packages, e-books or current issues. We would also like to learn more about how this credit may have occurred. We assume that institutions in India must withhold 15% their payments for electronic resources to be remitted to the Indian Tax Board. It appears your institution did not withhold this amount. Is your institution tax exempt or is there some other reason the amount was not withheld? I look forward to your feedback so that we might better serve you and other institutions in India. Also let me know if I can provide you with more information on additional content that may be of interest to you" Jasimudeen s Kerala www.jasim.in -- 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-UGC Sponsored National Seminar on Academic Plagiarism
by jasim s 14 Jul '14

14 Jul '14

Dear Colleagues The College Library and the Department of Economics, St.Stephen’s College, Uzhavoor, Kerala in Collboration with Kerala Library Association,Kottayam Region and Kerala College Librarians Association has immense pleasure in organizing a National Seminar on ‘*Academic Plagiarism and Bibliographic Reference Management Softwares’ *on* August 13th and 14th , 2014. * This seminar intends to be a platform for academicians, research scholars, higher education administrators and policy makers to communicate their views. We cordially invite academic fraternity from various institutions as delegates to the seminar to make use of this opportunity to share ideas relevant to this theme. *Call for Papers* Scholars are invited to submit abstract/full papers for the presentation in the Seminar. Themes ● Academic Plagiarism ● Case studies on plagiarism ● Plagiarism detection ● Academic Publishing ● Research Indices ● Retracted Papers ● Style Manuals -Citation Styles ● Citation policies and procedures ● Bibliographic Reference Management Softwares For more details,log on to http://ststephenslibrary.com/?page_id=152 Regards Jasimudeen S Librarian St.Stephens College Uzhavoor www.jasim.in 9895786534 -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Opportunities with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Information Resource Centres (IRCs) at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune
by Nagappa B 13 Jul '14

13 Jul '14

Job Opportunities with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Information Resource Centres (IRCs) (At Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune) Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is an IT services, business solutions and consulting organization that delivers real results to global businesses, ensuring a level of certainty no other firm can match. A part of the Tata Group, India's largest industrial conglomerate, TCS has total employee strength of over 300000 with the world's best trained IT consultants, in 46 countries. The company generated consolidated revenues of US $ 13.44 billion for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2014. TCS takes pride in having a unique corporate Information Resource Centre model in place. Its large network of Information Resource Centre (IRC) in India spread across 13 cities. Winner of the Special Library Association (SLA) Centre of Excellence Award, 2009, for its high quality processes and benchmarks, and an exemplary application of management techniques and tools, TCS IRC consistently aligns its services to TCS?s global business needs and helps associates maintain a competitive advantage. To support its fast expanding information services network, TCS invites applications from talented, enthusiastic team players for the post of ?IRC Officers? at Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in those cities on a long-term basis. Remuneration and benefits will be at par with the best in the industry. Eligibility and Requirements: ? Regular & full time M.L.I.S./MSLIS/Masters in (Library Science/Information Science/ Information Management)/A.D.I.S/any equivalent degree. (Those who are currently pursuing these programs and appearing for final semester/exams are also eligible to apply). ? 0?3 years of experience preferably in academic/special/corporate library. (Experience acquired after the professional qualification will only be considered). ? Age not exceeding 28 years. ? Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings. ? Ability to work both independently and in a team to deliver results in a constantly changing environment. ? A team player with good communication skills, customer service skills. Selection Process: Resumes completed in all aspects in the prescribed format only will be considered for further review. Only the shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written Test on Monday, 04th August 2014 at the city applied for, followed by personal interviews Click on the below link to Download Application Form. http://www.infolibrarian.com/tcs-irc-2014.docx Application Formalities: Resumes in the prescribed format should be e-mailed on or before Friday 25 th July 2014 to respective IDs based on the location applied. Note that the candidates can apply for a single location only. Location Applied for Resume to be e-mailed to Ahmedabad corporate.irc(a)tcs.com Bangalore bangalore.irc(a)tcs.com Chennai chennai.irc(a)tcs.com Hyderabad hyd.irc(a)tcs.com Mumbai Mumbai.irc(a)tcs.com Pune pune.irc(a)tcs.com · Applications with insufficient information, not submitted in the prescribed format and those received after 25th July 2014 will be rejected. · The subject line of the e-mail should include ?City Name - IRC Recruitment 2014- full name of the applicant? (e.g. Bangalore ? IRC Recruitment 2014- Asha Sharma). · No other documents / certificates are required at this stage. No travel / daily allowances will be given to candidates attending the written test / interview(s). Regards & best wishes, B P Prakash Senior General Manager & Global Head- IRC Tata Consultancy Services Limited =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Dy. Librarian
by ajay sharma 13 Jul '14

13 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, Kindly post this in the forum. SV National Institute of Technology, Surat, requires suitable candidate for the post of Dy. Librarian. No. of posts: 01 (SC) For details, kindly see the institute website. Regards, -- Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat, Gujarat-395007. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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We are in search of potential speakers
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 12 Jul '14

12 Jul '14

Dear All, We are in search of potential speakers for institute seminar. Would it please be possible to share with us the contact address (e.g. email, phone, contact address) if some body has any contact! We can consider the famous person as a potential speaker for institute seminar as per his availability. Kindly share the name along with specialization like lecture on Patents filings, research paper writings, copyright and other areas on which our researchers and faculty may be interested. It will be great pleasure for me if any good library professional can be useful for NIT Rourkela in some way. Thanking You. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Net neutrality
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/11-university-and-library-groups-rel… From *The Chronicle of Higher Education* July 10, 2014 by Avi Wolfman-Arent <http://chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/author/awolfmanarent> - 11 University and Library Groups Release Net-Neutrality Principles The nation’s colleges and libraries have a message for the Federal Communications Commission: Don’t mess with net neutrality. Echoing almost a decade <http://chronicle.com/article/The-Fight-for-a-Toll-Free/118444/> of pro-neutrality sentiment in academe, 11 higher-education and library groups released a set of 11 principles <http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/EPO1305_1.pdf> on Thursday that promote the notion that all Internet content, regardless of origin, should be treated equally. The 11 principles—meant to guide the FCC as it considers new open-Internet rules—include recommendations to prohibit the blocking of legal websites, ensure neutrality on public networks, forbid paid prioritization in the transmission of some content over others, and adopt enforceable policies. Before adopting enforceable policies, though, the FCC will have to find some that stand up in court. In January the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit vacated the commission’s existing net-neutrality rules. The FCC responded in May by saying it would propose new rules that could permit telecommunications companies to charge extra for high-speed delivery of content. Net-neutrality advocates worried then <http://chronicle.com/article/Worried-by-FCC-Plan/146293/> that the new rules, if unchanged, could prove detrimental to cybereducation and research collaboration, among other uses of the Internet. In a news release accompanying the principles, the 11 organizations said the scheme proposed by the FCC would allow Internet-service providers to “give enhanced or favorable transmission to some Internet traffic, block access to certain websites or applications, or otherwise discriminate against certain Internet services for their own commercial reasons, or for any reason at all.” The organizations worry that a paid-prioritization model would shut out many nonprofit institutions. “Libraries and higher-education institutions that cannot afford to pay extra fees could be relegated to the ‘slow lane’ on the Internet,” they said. The public-comment period for the most recent FCC proposal runs until July 15. Although the principles laid out on Thursday do not constitute an official filing with the commission, several of the organizations that signed the statement of principles will also submit a more detailed and legally oriented response to the FCC before the comment period expires. The organizations that signed Thursday’s principles are: - American Association of Community Colleges - American Association of State Colleges and Universities - American Council on Education - American Library Association - Association of American Universities - Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities - Association of Research Libraries - Chief Officers of State Library Agencies - Educause - Modern Language Association - National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Subject: Vacancy for Library Trainee: Last date: July 12, 2014
by Shriram Pandey 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

The LNM Institute of Information Technology, Jaipur (Deemed University) is an equal opportunity employer wishes to fill-up the Library Trainee position immediately. Minimum Qualification and Experience: A Post Graduate degree in Library and Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.), Regular Course. Experience (Desirable): Should have basic knowledge of Computers and preferably working knowledge of Library Software/Open Source Software. The training involves working in shifts and on rotational basis on six day week basis. The Institute offers attractive compensation package on cost to Institute (CTI) basis and conducive work environment for learning and growth. Interested candidates may send the completed application on the prescribed format, as given under the last page of advt., by July 12, 2014 to recruit.lnmiit(a)gmail.com Details are available at: http://www.lnmiit.ac.in/uploaded_files/NTS_Advt._1-2014.pdf -- ================================================= Shriram Pandey Assistant Professor & In charge Department of Library and Information Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Re-Accredited with A" grade by NAAC) Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, India Phone No.: +91-9636383110 Website:http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shriram-pandey/6/844/224 ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Central Library@NIT SIlchar signs MOU with University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA
by Kishor Satpathy 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

----------Apologies for Cross Postings-------------- Dear All, I am happy to share that: Central Library, NIT Silcharhas entered into a collaborative MOU with University Library & Mortenson Centre for International Library Programme of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA to create world class LIS facilities at NIT Silchar. The MOU was signed by Prof. N. V. Deshpande, Director and Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy, Librarian on behalf of NIT Silchar and by Paula Kaufman, Interim Director; Susan Schnuer, Associate Director of Mortenson Centre for International Library Programs; and Walter K. Knorr, Comptroller on behalf of University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaignon 6th June 2014. The main purpose of this MOU is to facilitate the creation of a world-class, innovative, inviting and flexible library system to enhance campus learning, support research, and provide community outreach and service at NIT-SILCHAR, through consultation and collaboration with the University Library of University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, USA. The PLANNED COLLABORATIONS of the MOU are: Specific activities and programs envisioned as part of the ongoing collaboration between the libraries include: a. Development of a technology road map for the new library at NIT–Silchar. b. Assistance in planning library facilities that support research, services, and studying. c. Professional development for staff. d. Exploration of possible exchanges of academic staff. e. Assistance in collection development. f. Support in the development of a community outreach program. g. Other areas of collaboration identified during the initial assessment visit. h. Joint library projects involving research or training. i. Consultation on the design of an online Digital Library course. Prof. N V Deshpande, Director, NITS stated that “This MoU is a key milestone in our mission to develop a world class Library Information Facility at NIT Silchar. As we have invested Rs. 44 core for constructing a new State of the Art Library Building with 80000 sq.ft. carpet area, the joint consultation will help us in developing new service model for the new library”. Under the MOU, the first joint workshop on “Changing Information Technologies: Current and Future Transformations” will be held on 2nd week of Jan 2015 at NIT Silchar. The resource persons from the University of Illinois who will also attend the workshop are Paula Kaufman, Interim Director; Susan Schnuer, Associate Director of Mortenson Centre for International Library Programsand William H. Mischo, Engineering Librarian & Professor of Library Administration of Grainger Engineering Library Information Centre. We are trying to identify & create a database of such Libraries in India those who have signed MOUs with other Universities / Institutes in abroad. If your library has signed any MOU or you have any information of any collaboration between libraries, kindly share with us. Thanks and Regards. Kishor Librarian@NITS and Mortenson Associate, 2014@UIUC, USA ……………………………………………………………………………… Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy Librarian & Coordinator, eth & BARC-Akruti Project National Institute of Technology Silchar, Assam- 788010, INDIA Tel: 91-3842-240055 M: 9435175531 Email: ksatpathy(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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"Workshop on Content Management System using Joomla" on August 02 - 03, 2014
by Kaushal Giri 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

Dear All, *"Workshop on Content Management System using Joomla" *on August 02 - 03, 2014 Organised by Centre for Advances in Library Information Technology and Research. Pillai Institute of Information Technolog (PIIT), New Panvel. *Registration details *: Registration fees: Rs 1500/- which includes, breakfast, lunch, tea and workshop kit. *(Excludes travel and accommodation) *DD/Cheque details in the name of *" Mahatma education Society*" payable at *Mumbai* *Workshop Participant: *A maximum of *20* participants will be enrolled for the workshop. *Resource Person: **Mr. Kaushal Giri *Deputy Manager - Knowledge Centre Export-Import bank of India. (EXIM BANK) Mumbai *Mr. Nilesh Shewale *Chief Librarian,PIIT Sector 16,New Panvel,New Mumbai *Venue :* Dr.K.M. Vasudevan Pillai's Campus Sector 16,New Panvel, New Mumbai, Mumbai 410206 *Organizing Committe* Dr. D.N. Phadke, Consultant Librarian Mr. Nilesh Shewale, Chief Librarian Mr. Kaushal Giri, Deputy Manager, Exim Bank, Mumbai. Mr. Prashant Nitinaware, Professor, PIIT. * Contact Person: *Mr. Nilesh Shewale Chief Librarian,PIIT Sector 16,New Panvel,New Mumbai Contact Phone No.022-2741700/56100 Mob.+917620903704 Email: shewale.nilesh2008(a)gmail.com Regards Kaushal Giri -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need of AICTE handbook
by Shams Raza 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

if anybody is having copies of AICTE handbook for years 2013-14 and 2014-15 respectively please send me for reference. Thank you ! -- *Shams RezaLibrarianSainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India)P.O. Rajgir,Distt.NalandaPIN No- 803 116 (BIHAR)* *https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in <https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in>Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com <shamsraza(a)gmail.com>* *Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in <shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in>Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com <shams97(a)rediffmail.com>Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* *Basic (Home)-06112255178* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need a Budget
by Shams Raza 11 Jul '14

11 Jul '14

I need School Library Budget format.. anybody have it. pl send it me as early as possible. Thanks -- *Shams RezaLibrarianSainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India)P.O. Rajgir,Distt.NalandaPIN No- 803 116 (BIHAR)* *https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in <https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in>Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com <shamsraza(a)gmail.com>* *Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in <shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in>Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com <shams97(a)rediffmail.com>Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* *Basic (Home)-06112255178* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: [OpenGLAM] Fwd: [open-science] Open letter to Elsevier
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

Friends: I received this from another list and I thought that the Indian LIS community might find it relevant. Arun ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Lieke Ploeger <lieke.ploeger(a)okfn.org> Date: Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 2:39 PM Subject: [OpenGLAM] Fwd: [open-science] Open letter to Elsevier Dear all, This week LIBER, the Association of European Research Libraires, together with 17 internationa library and research organisations, issued an open letter to Elsevier calling to withdraw its current policy on text and data mining (TDM). The letter requests that Elsevier withdraw its TDM policy because it places unfair restrictions on how researchers can mine content to which they have legal access to and how they disseminate the results of their research. From the letter: "TDM is a digital research method which enables the analysis of vast and heterogeneous types of content. It has led to new medical and scientific discoveries and is set to be key to increasing the productivity of research and become an established element of research methodologies. Europe is falling behind in the exploitation of TDM because the lack of clarity in the current European copyright framework is disincentivising the uptake of TDM by researchers. In the UK, an exception for TDM has been introduced into legislation. What this means is that TDM will no longer be an activity that is subject to licence in the UK; any researcher will be free to mine content to which their institution has legal access. We see no reason that researchers across Europe and beyond should not have equal rights to mine content to which they have legal access." This letter is part of LIBER’s larger campaign for a European copyright exception for TDM - the full letter is available here: http://libereurope.eu/news/european-research-organisations-call-on-elsevier… It is open to further signatories, so please disseminate amongst your networks! Individuals or organisations wishing to sign the letter should forward their details and logo to susan.reilly(a)kb.nl (Susan Reilly, Advocacy & Projects Manager, LIBER). Best regards, Lieke Ploeger. -- Lieke Ploeger Community Manager | skype: laploeger | @liekeploeger <https://twitter.com/liekeploeger> The Open Knowledge Foundation <http://okfn.org/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on Changing Role of Librarians in Digital Era in August 12, 2014 at JNU in Collaboration with IASLIC and AMLA
by rcgaur＠mail.jnu.ac.in 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

Dear Colleague, You have reposed confidence in my capabilities and elected me to the office of Vice- President of IASLIC, (Indian Special Library Association). I thank all of you for that, hope that I would be able to live and work up to the expectations. Every year, country celebrate birthday of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan with professional fanfare. In keeping with the heredity, JNU is organizing a daylong seminar on August 12, 2014 in collaboration with Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres ( IASLIC) & Association of Media Libraries and Archives(AMLA) with suppport from Informatics India. We all are well aware that the profession of Library science is at the crossroads. We have to march forward in the right directions. The profession is afflicted with many problems. For instance, numerous positions in Librarians, across the country remain vacant for various reasons. At times for want of suitable candidates with requisite qualifications, while at others due to indifference and reluctance of the authorities to fill them. Furthermore, there are anomalies in the status, pay structure of Library cadres across the country. A proliferation of Library Science programmes through distance mode has enhanced the supply of Library professionals. The supplies (young graduates) are not competent enough to cater to the demands and expectations of the market. In keeping with the changing times, the LIS curriculum needs to be over handed and revised Internship should be made a compulsory component of the curriculum. The recommendations of National Knowledge Commission have not been implemented. The daylong seminar will provide a forum to raise such issues and deliberate upon their tentative solutions. Much will depends upon the dynamic leadership of Library associations across the country, we all have to work unitedly in order to take our metier with evangelistic zeal, more ahead and scale heights. There is no registration fee however 200 delegates shall be accommodated on first registered and first served bases. I solicit cooperation of all my professional colleagues and request them who are at the helm of the affairs of various association to participate in the remain. It is proposed that a document shall be prepared and submitted to the new Government to approved it of the issues and challenges faced by the Library profession in India ” Ache Din Aane Wale Hain” . I invite you all to participate in above seminar. Brochure attached and registration link below https://www.signupforms.com/registrations/2367 Please feel free to forward it to all Library Professionals in India. Regards Yours sincerely (Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur) ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian 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://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian
by padma ravishankar 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

Dear Moderator Kindly post this in the forum. Vacancy for the post of librarian LIS professionals may apply for a vacancy in a matriculation school in Velachery. Interested people may contact 9884910980 for foward their application to padmaaravishankar(a)yahoo.co.in. Regards Padma Ravishankar 9884910980 -- 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 IJSS
by arjun k 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SERVICES (SSN: 2349-428X) inviting original research papers / articles for Vol-1, issue-1, 2014. Your requested to submitted paper in the Field of LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. papers should be reached to chiefeditor(a)ijss.in before 25th July 2014. all papers will be published by Geetanjali Research Publication. four author guidelines you may visit www.ijss.in -- -- Thank you ARJUN Rajiv Gandhi National University Of Law Patiala-147001. Punjab INDIA -- 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 Shihab Illias 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

Respected Professionals One of our faculty needs the following article for his research. If you have access to the same, I hope you will be kind enough to send a soft copy to my mail Id i.e. shihabillias(a)gmail.com 1) Muslim personal law in India: an analysis of judicial reform- Syed Khalid Rashid & Arshad Masood, Institute of Muslim Minority Affairs. Journal, Vol-,2 Issue No-2, 1980 http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/02666958008715815#.U74yw6OwupM 2) Politics of Personal Law in India: The Hindu–Muslim Dichotomy, South Asia Research, February 2009 29: 1-17 http://sar.sagepub.com/content/29/1/1.full.pdf+html With regards Shihab.I. Librarian, Department of Islamic Studies University of Kerala Email: shihabillias(a)gmail.com __._,_.___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Against the grain
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Jul '14

10 Jul '14

LIS community may find the journal Against the Grain <http://www.against-the-grain.com> interesting. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open access is growing
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

From Heather Morrison, University of Ottawa, Canada *Sunday, July 06, 2014* Dramatic Growth of Open Access June 30, 2014 The June 30, 2014 *Dramatic Growth of Open Access* celebrates the milestone of more than half a million articles funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health that are now freely accessible! After 3 years, the percentage of items found through a PubMed search funded by NIH rises to 71% (for NIH staff), 66% for NIH external funded research, and 31% for any article regardless of funding. At first glance, this looks a lot like evidence suggesting the NIH Public Access Policy is very effective, more than doubling the percentage of items freely available! Thanks to Jihane Salhab from the Sustaining the Knowledge Commons team <http://sustainingknowledgecommons.org/about-the-team/> for the charts, data gathering and analysis of PMC Free this quarter. <http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5yaNApwalqc/U7oAXXS5ofI/AAAAAAAAA6Y/dWlGE3MqL-w/s…> Research Support, N.I.H. Extramural + Intramural <http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JZI-66a4NqU/U7oAXZ441oI/AAAAAAAAA6g/ly7lKrZrUAA/s…> Research Support, N.I.H., Intramural [pt] <http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Nrcv0jpDXlY/U7oAXQEKzJI/AAAAAAAAA6c/bBSMmi5kQRo/s…> Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural [pt] <http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WmY8deJUA0o/U7oAX7exyfI/AAAAAAAAA6s/KDy4hZIEFuc/s…> No Limits (No distinction based on researcher) The Dramatic Growth of Open Access Series is a quarterly series (end of March, June, September, and December) of key data illustrating the growth of open access, with additional comments and analysis. The series is available in open data and blogpost (commentary) editions. The quarterly series began December 31, 2005, and is predated by a peer-reviewed journal article featuring data as of February 2005. To download the data or the rationale & method, see the Dramatic Growth of Open Access dataverse. Morrison, Heather, 2014-03, "Dramatic Growth of Open Access", http://hdl.handle.net/10864/10660 Morrison, Heather [Distributor] V1 [Version]. The rationale and method has not been updated; March 31 is the latest. If you are using the June 30, 2014 PMC Free data, please Morrison, Heather and Salhab, Jihane. *More highlights this quarter* By the numbers, it's usually the large, well-established and much used services that tend to impress. This quarter, the Bielefeld Academic Search Engine added 140 content providers and over 2 million documents for a total of over 3,000 content providers (illustrating the growth of the repository movement) and 62 million items (illustrating the growth of self-archiving). The Internet Archive gathered another 14 billion webpages for a total of 416 billion. The Electronic Journals library added another 958 journals that can be read free-of-charge for a total of over 45 thousand free journals. PubMedCentral added about 100 thousand free articles, for a total of over 3 million, and the number of journals actively contributing to PMC that now provide immediate free access grew by 63 to a total of 1,315. Searchable article growth in DOAJ was 75,000, bringing the total number of articles searchable by article in DOAJ to over 1.6 million. By percentage growth, it's the newest services starting off with nothing that have the greatest ability to impress. SCOAP3, the high energy physics full flip to open access global collaboration, started this January and nearly doubled the article count this quarter, to a total of over 2,000 articles. The Directory of Open Access Books added 6 publishers and 175 books for a total of 68 publishers and over 200 books. Highwire Press added 8 completely free sites, for a total of 107 completely free sites, 8% growth this quarter (annual equivalent 32%). *Items of interest since March 31, 2014* - Two milestones for the Open Access Tracking Project <https://plus.google.com/+PeterSuber/posts/5McQa2evrZB?utm_source=feedburner…> - 30,000 tagged resources in the project database and 20,000 in the project feed (thanks to Peter Suber) - Open Corporates now has data on over 65 million companies <http://opencorporates.com/> - Harvard's DASH new download records <https://plus.google.com/111058536544461893402/posts/YTFErD9WB5C> - Two milestones for the Bielefeld Academic Search Engine - over 60 million documents, over 3,000 content providers <http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/pipermail/goal/2014-May/002755.html> - June 4: the home page for Peter Suber's MIT Press book *Open Access <https://plus.google.com/+PeterSuber/posts/DAxeGH3SV2a>* passed the milestone of 100,000 page views (I highly recommend this as an excellent brief starting point for learning about OA). This post is part of the Dramatic Growth of Open Access series <http://poeticeconomics.blogspot.ca/2006/08/dramatic-growth-of-open-access-s…>. Posted by Heather Morrison <http://www.blogger.com/profile/13726928948544472886> at 7:21 PM <http://poeticeconomics.blogspot.in/2014/07/dramatic-growth-of-open-access-j…> -- 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 Mahesh Moolya 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, If you have access to the following article could you please send it to me. 1. Int J Dermatol. 1993 Sep;32(9):677-9. Cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma in black patients with chronic discoid lupus erythematosus. Sherman RN1, Lee CW, Flynn KJ. 2. Dermatol Surg. 1995 Mar;21(3):255-7. Hypertrophic discoid lupus erythematosus resembling squamous cell carcinoma. Perniciaro C1, Randle HW, Perry HO. Thank you, with regards Mahesh Moolya Jr. Librarian K S Hegde Medical Academy Dearalakatte Mangalore 575 018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seminar on "KOHA - an introduction to librarians"
by Soji Mathew 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Dear All, Hindustan University Library Chennai in collaboration with Informatics Publishing Limited Bangalore is pleased to announce a seminar on "KOHA - an introduction to librarians" on 26th July 2014. The Seminar will cover the following topics: 1) Introduction to Koha 2) Customization of KOHA to suit individual library requirements 3) Implementation of advanced functionalities of KOHA in an Academic Libraries 4) Case Studies from KOHA users The seminar will be held on Saturday, 26th July 2014 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM at: Hindustan University Library OMR Rajiv Gandhi Salai Padur Chennai - 603 103 The seminar will be presented by the library team of Hindustan University and Koha team of Informatics. Last date for registration is 19th July 2014. There is a registration fee of Rs. 400/- per candidate. Registration fee is to be paid in the form of DD favouring M/s. Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore. (Spot registration may also be made available. Cash receipt will be given at the venue itself for spot registrations). Kindly contact Hindustan University Library or the undersigned for any clarifications. Thank you. R Sunil Kumar Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore E: sunil.kumar(a)informaticsglobal.com M: 81050 83261 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Training and Awareness Seminar on J-Gate in Kolkata
by Soji Mathew 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Dear all, Informatics Publishing Limited is organizing a workshop on J-Gate on 15th July, 2014 at the following venue: Seminar Room National Library Plot No. 1A, Belvedere Road Alipore, Kolkata - 700 027 The event will comprise of the following activities: 1) Intensive hands-on training on the new J-Gate platform. 2) Explaining benefits of J-Gate for the librarians as well as end users. 3) Q&A and feedback session. Objectives of the Workshop: 1) To create awareness among the librarians and the end users about the new J-Gate platform and its features. 2) To train librarians on the Admin aspects of customization in J-Gate. 3) To train Library Professionals and equip them with the knowledge to impart trainings for their end-users by themselves. 4) To take feedback from the participants on the new J-Gate platform and prepare a wish-list for future releases. Who should participate: 1) Library Professionals from the institutes subscribing or planning to subscribe to J-Gate. 2) Information users who use or planning to use J-Gate as a journal discovery service. There is no registration fee. The participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation after completion of the workshop. Kindly find more details about the event and register at the following URL: www.informindia.co.in/jgatetraining We look forward to your participation. Please feel free to contact the undersigned for any further query. Thank you. Regards, Swapnil Srivastava Informatics Publishing Limited M: 99720 17067 E: swapnil.s(a)informaticsglobal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Book Benches in London
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

This is a link librarians ought to see http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2014/july/bookbenches http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2014/july/bookbenches Dr P Vyasamoorthy President: Society for Serving Seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 IRCTC Website Reservation System does not recognize Telangana as a State still knows only Andhra Pradesh! -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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paper request
by Subhash Khode 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

My paper has been published in your jounral Gyankosh- The Journal of Library and Information Management Year : 2012, Volume : 3, Issue : 2 but i have not received author copy of the same. I have sent many mail to editor but no reply received from editor. Bibliometric Analysis Of Literature Published In Emerald Journals On Open Source" If any member have access to this issue of this journal, please send me scan copy of my paper or pdf file if available. Subhash Khode Chief Librarian Mahakal Institute of Technology Ujjain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Infographic - Five laws of library science
by Shamprasad Pujar 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Dear All, USC Marshall School of Business, has made a nice 'Infographic' depicting Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's Five Laws of Library Science. You may find it interesting. 'An understanding of the fundamentals of Library and Information Science starts with Dr. S.R. Ranganathan’s Five Laws. Whether you’re working toward your Library Science degree online, you are already a librarian, or are simply interested in the way your favorite library is organized, brush up on the foundations of the discipline in our latest infographic': http://librarysciencedegree.usc.edu/dr-s-r-ranganathans-five-laws-of-librar… Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Contribute to the 2015 Library Publishing Directory
by Subbiah Arunachalam 08 Jul '14

08 Jul '14

Friends: Here is something I received from another list. I thought some of you might be interested. Arun From: Adrian Ho <hoadriank(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, 7 Jul 2014 18:41:09 -0400 Posting on behalf of the Library Publishing Coalition. Apologies for cross-posting. Dear Colleagues, Do you distribute ETDs through your institutional repository? Do you support the publication of open access journals? Do you aid in the creation of open education resources? If you engage in these or other forms of value-added content creation and dissemination, help us to document the range of activities that libraries are undertaking in “publishing” (broadly defined) through their work in scholarly communications, digital humanities, digital sciences, and institutional repositories. To promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing, and to raise the visibility of the unique contributions of libraries as “publishers,” the Library Publishing Coalition (LPC) is compiling the second edition of its Library Publishing Directory. To have your library included, please complete our questionnaire by Friday, August 8, 2014. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/lpdupdate2015 The questionnaire has 32 questions and takes between 20 and 45 minutes to complete. We recommend that you preview the questions and check our list of respondents before you begin. Each institution should complete only ONE questionnaire. The Library Publishing Directory is an important tool for libraries wishing to learn about this emerging field, connect with their peers, and align their practices with those of the broader community. The first edition was downloaded more than 2,000 times. The Directory is published openly on the web and will include contact information, descriptions, and other key facts about each library's publishing services. An interactive version of the Directory is forthcoming. A print version will also be made available for purchase. Please e-mail Sarah Lippincott (sarah(a)educopia.org) or Holly Mercer (hollymercer(a)utk.edu) with questions or comments. We look forward to hearing from you. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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If you are innovative then ICLAM 2014 is for you -Last date for submission of papers 31st July 2014
by skumar_31＠yahoo.com 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

On Sunday, 6 July 2014 10:59 PM, "nandini dutta nadutta(a)yahoo.com [digilib_india]" <digilib_india(a)yahoogroups.com> wrote: Dear all, If you are a LIS professional who is innovative and also willing to share your ideas and experiences with not only those in your own profession but in related domains such as archives and museums then ICLAM 2014 is the most appropriate forum for you. You are welcome to present papers and presentations or simply exchange ideas with LIS professionals, archivists and conservators who are battling with similar problems and are engaged in innovations just as you are. Following are the details about the conference ... International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM), 27th to 29th November, 2014 Venue: Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi Theme: Innovative ideas, technologies and services Please visit the conference website for details http://www.nift.ac.in/iclam-2014/ Link via IFLA website : http://www.ifla.org/giops * Last date for submission of full Papers and Presentations : 31st July 2014 * Digital and Printed Conference Proceedings with ISBN About the Conference The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) in collaboration with the Government Information and Official Publications section of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) will organize the second international conference of the series titled International Conference on the Convergence of Libraries, Archives and Museums (ICLAM) from 27th to 29th November, 2014 at the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), New Delhi. As in the past, ICLAM will offer the library professionals an opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals from archives, museums and various other domains. Theme ICLAM 2014 aims to foster a spirit of innovation among all the professionals of the knowledge sector in order to attain the goal of long-term preservation of the collective memory of mankind. In the 21st century the core issue in memory institutions, i.e., libraries, archives and museums, is innovative applications of digital technologies in all the spheres of activities ranging from management to collaboration. However, innovations - whether internal or external, radical or incremental - are not limited to applications of technologies. On the basis of deliberations on various aspects of innovation the conference will suggest effective strategies for creating sustainable culture of innovation in institutions managing scientific and cultural heritage resources. Topics Original papers and presentations are invited on innovation in various areas of activities ranging from services to management of libraries, archives and museums. All manuscripts should be unpublished original work. The decision of the Publication Committee will be treated as final. You can send your proposal on any one or more of the following topics or other relevant areas. · The Concept: Innovation in interdisciplinary context (all forms of innovation including Jugaad (Frugal Innovation) * Innovation in the following areas: § Technologies (include applications and experiments with cutting–edge technologies and radical changes in conventional technologies) Ø Social media Ø Digital library Ø Digital preservation of cultural resources (include print and digital resources, other audio-visual sources, art works, costumes, textiles, fashion accessories, artefacts etc. in the collections of libraries, archives and museums) Ø Ethical issues in technology applications Ø Data protection and recovery in disasters § Management & Marketing * Leadership * Entrepreneurship * Management paradigm § User Services Ø Equality of Access Ø Information Literacy Ø Freedom of Expression and Censorship § Marketing of Services § Collaboration and Cooperation (include intra-sectoral and inter-sectoral cooperation and collaborations Ø Consortia, Ø Networks, of libraries, Museums and Archives Ø Public- Private Partnerships (PPP), etc. ) § Resource generation, Fund-raising etc. Please visit our website for further details about various formats and other guidelines for submissions http://www.nift.ac.in/iclam-2014/paper-submission.html With best wishes. Dr. Nandini Dutta NIFT Delhi __._,_.___ ________________________________ Posted by: nandini dutta <nadutta(a)yahoo.com> ________________________________ Reply via web post • Reply to sender • Reply to group • Start a New Topic • Messages in this topic (1) Visit Your Group * New Members 3 • Privacy • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use . __,_._,___ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Creative Review - Illustrated book benches promote literacy in London
by Jayarajan 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

What a creative way to promote reading! http://www.creativereview.co.uk/cr-blog/2014/july/bookbenches Sent from my iPad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: copyright to publicly funded research
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

Friends: Here is a mail I sent to a large number of Indian scientists and librarians more than seven years ago. It is relevant now when both DST and DBT are on the verge of announcing their OA policy. I request LIS-Forum members to circulate this mail among researchers of the institutions where they serve. Subbiah Arunachalam ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Jan 2, 2007 at 5:49 PM Subject: copyright to publicly funded research To: *An open letter to the Fellows of INSA and IASc*. Dear Fellows of INSA and IASc: Recently, the Librarian of the Raman Research Institute, B'lore, wrote to a publishers seeking permission to deposit the full texts of research papers published in some of their journals by Prof. C V Raman decades ago in an institutional repository RRI is creating. The publisher refused permission! Refused permission for uploading papers written several decades ago. When we requested the publisher again and also publicised the incident through many electronic discussion groups, the publisher gave permission to RRI to upload those papers. Of course, the publisher had the legal right to deny permission as Prof. C V Raman must have signed a copyright transfer agreement with restrictive clauses (as most of us continue to do even now). Here is a quote from J F Sollenberger and M Shipley, The state of scientific publishing: problems and promise, *Scand J Public Health*, 2004; 32: 153–156: "Librarians and many scientists suggest that authors propose alternative wording in publication agreements, specifically retaining the right to use their publications in subsequent works or in their teaching, and/or to self-archive their works in institutional repositories. Author control over the work is then partially preserved, even though the right of first distribution still belongs to the publisher." The authors need not even take the trouble to compose the text of a revised agreement. A few alternative versions are readily avaialble. Here is another excerpt from the same article: "Publishers have what is effectively a monopoly over the distribution of scientific research, since authors hand over copyright and libraries have little choice but to subscribe to the journal. Authors who want to use the results of their own research in future publications, even a figure or a table, must ask for permission to do so, unless they had negotiated this right in the original publication agreement. If not previously arranged, faculty also must request the right to include copies of their own papers in their course syllabi. The traditional model of publishing forces institutions to buy back results of research that they (or taxpayers) have paid for already. Publishers are in control!" Come to think of it. If most Indian researchers perform research with financial support from taxpayers' money (salaries and research grants from DST, DBT, CSIR, UGC, ICAR, ICMR, DAE, DoS, DOD, universities and lab facilities created with funds from a government source), how can they surrender the copyright to their work to a journal publisher? No research paper written by a scientist on the payroll of the US Governmnt (NASA, NIH labs, etc.) is copyrightable. We should pass such a law in India. Till then, our funding agencies and the government SHOULD DEMAND that no author signs away the right to archive and reuse the content of a research paper to a journal publisher - Indian or foreign. *Of course, the authors (and their institutions) should have the freedom to choose the journal where they want to publish their papers*. As of today, more than 92% of about 9,000 journals surveyed allow authors to archive their papers in their own institution's OA repositories, either immediately or within a few months of publication in the journal. The authors can and should negotiate with publishers of other journals and amend the copyright agreement form before signing it. The funding agency which supported the research in the first place and the authors who actually did the work and wrote the paper have a greater right on the paper than the publisher. Regards. Subbiah Arunachalam -- 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 Sujit Kujur 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

One of our Research scholar need following articles. I would be very much helpful if anyone provide the soft copies of the said articles/books. 1. "Santhali life in Santhali Folk Song" by Sarat Chandra Mishra. Journal of Anthropological Society of Bombay. vol.13, 1917-18. 2. The ''magical conflicts'' in Santhali, Bengali and Ao Naga folklore by Sarat Chandra Mitra. Journal of the Bihar and Orissa Research Socity. Vol 20, 1929. 3. On a Santali folktal of the ''hero and the deity'' type by Sarat Chandra Mitra. Journal of the Bihar and Orissa Research Socity. Vol 12, 1926. 4. Santali folklore by F. T. Cole. Indian antiquary. Vol 4, 1875. 5. " Folktales of Santals" by Indu Rai Choudhury. 1 st ed, Folk tales of Indian Series, 13, 1967 6. The origin and parallels of stories in Mr. Bompa's ''Folklore of the Santal Parganas'' by Kalipada Mitra. Journal of the Bihar and Orissa Research Society. vol 12, 1926. 7. The folk-tale in Santal Society by Mildeed Archer. Man in India 24. 224-232, 1944. Regards. -- *SUJIT KUJUR* Central Library Visva-Bharati, Santiniketan, Dist.- Birbhum 731235 (West Bengal). e-mail : sujitkujur(a)gmail.com, sujit.kujur(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile no. : +919800379878 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Conference on Problems in Information Retrieval : Invitation for papers
by praggya pandey 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

It is a matter of great pleasure to announce the Golden Jubilee Celebration of the academic life of Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata. This department was established in 1964 and has flourished and earned the glory as a pioneering teaching school of Library & Information Science in the state of West Bengal. To celebrate this golden journey the department has planned to bring out a commemorative volume, host an International Conference and a Reunion programme. The programme schedule for the events is mentioned below: Date Programme 08-08-14 Inauguration of Golden Jubilee Celebration Felicitation of Teachers and Staff 09-08-14 International Conference 10-08-14 Reunion Papers are invited for the International Conference on Problems in Information Retrieval. Kindly visit http://libsc.jdvu.ac.in/lis/for the details of this conference and guidelines for the authors For any other information please contact: Dr. Goutam Maity Organising Secretary, Golden Jubilee (1964-2014) Celebration Committee Department of Library and Information Science, Jadavpur University 188 Raja S. C. Mullik Road, Kolkata- 700032, India Phone: (033) 2414-6145, 2414-6666 Extn. 2264 (Office) Mobile: +91 9434991159/ +91 8017171869 Fax: (033) 2414-6145(Office) Email: goldenjubilee(a)libsc.jdvu.ac.in/ goldenjubilee.julibsc(a)gmail.com/ hod(a)libsc.jdvu.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC appeals to observe Librarians’ Day 2014
by IASLIC Kolkata 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

IASLIC appeals to observe Librarians’ Day 2014 Believably all are aware and will appreciate that IASLIC, the premier national professional society in the field of LIS took the pioneering step to observe the Birth Anniversary of the father of Library Science, Dr. S. R. Ranganathan every year befittingly to pay homage and tribute to this illustrious Guru of ours. 12th August, stands as the sacred date to us to observe by organizing seminar, symposium, discussion, etc. or in the manner it may be feasible in a situation / environment. Since it is IASLIC which initiated and thought it prudent to observe this Birth Anniversary first in the country, IASLIC appeals to its members staying in all parts of the country kindly to take initiative to organize themselves and observe “Librarians’ Day 2014” (Ranganathan’s Birth Anniversary) in any form as the situation may warrant. Prof. Pijushkanti Panigrahi General Secretary, IASLIC -- *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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Extended date for submission of Papers till 10th July, 2014
by Dr.P.S.Kattimani, Dy. Librarian, CUK 07 Jul '14

07 Jul '14

Dear all, Greetings of the day...!!! It gives me immense pleasure to invite you all for the National Conference “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries :Making a Difference in Knowledge Age” organizing by Central Library Central University of Karnataka Thanks for the immediate response and support extended by fellow colleagues by way of contributing papers. In view of the library professionals and their request to extend the date for submission of papers, the organizing committee decided to extended the date as mentioned below: IMPORTANT DATES: Last date for Full Paper submission: 10.07.2014 Venue: Sri. S. M. Pandit Ranga Mandir Near Public Garden Gulbarga City. Please forward this mail to other professional friends known to you. I will be happy to see and receive you all in Namma Gulbarga, Karnataka Thanking you With Regards, Dr. P. S. KATTIMANI Organizing Secretary Central Library Central University of Karnataka Kadaganchi, Aland Road-Gulbarga-585311 Cell No. 09483546555 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries” Last date extended for paper submission-reg
by Gopal Dixit 05 Jul '14

05 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this information for the benefit of forum users With regards Dear all, Greetings of the day...!!! It gives me immense pleasure to invite you all for the National Conference “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries :Making a Difference in Knowledge Age” organizing by Central Library Central University of Karnataka Thanks for the immediate response and support extended by fellow colleagues by way of contributing papers. In view of the library professionals and their request to extend the date for submission of papers, the organizing committee decided to extended the date as mentioned below: IMPORTANT DATES: Last date for Full Paper submission: 10.07.2014 Venue: Pandit Ranga Mandir Near Public Garden Gulbarga City Please forward this mail to other professional friends known to you. I will be happy to see and receive you all in Namma Gulbarga, Karnataka Thanking you With Regards, Dr. P. S. KATTIMANI Deputy Librarian & I/c, Central Library Central University of Karnataka Kadaganchi, Aland Road-Gulbarga-585106 Cell No. 09483546555 G JP Dixit. Central Library Central University of Karnataka Kadaganchi, Aland Road-Gulbarga-585106 Cell No. 09845464635 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Paper: Librarianship in Digital Environment: A Global Perspective
by Shriram Pandey 05 Jul '14

05 Jul '14

Dear Colleagues, Professional Friends and Research Scholars, This is a pleasure to invite your original research manuscripts to get published in forthcoming edited book "Librarianship in Digital Environment: A Global Perspective" Objectives of the Book "Librarianship in Digital Environment: A Global Perspective" provides a clear picture of innovations, approaches, strategies, management, practical implications required for successful librarianship in digital era. This book explores various ideas, knowledge, platforms, practical practices, and other issues for developing proactive and user centric services/ products in the different areas which presently needed for effective librarianship in digital era at global level. Contributions of Research Papers are invited on following broad sections/topics but are not limited to below topics: v Applications of ICT and web technology in libraries v Open sources and librarianship v Innovation approaches to information storage and retrieval v Cloud based libraries-Challenges and Issues v Consortia v Cutting Edge Technologies in librarianship v Virtual Learning Environment v Digital Libraries v Digital resources preservation, management and cultivation v Semantic Web, ontology, Linked data v E- resources: management, evaluation etc. v IPR and copyright in digital age v Marketing of Library services v Digital humanities and librarianship v Information literacy v Knowledge management v Total Quality Management v User satisfaction and behaviour in digital age Target Audience: Librarians, Libraries, executives, consultants, instructors, IT specialists, managers, trainers, LIS students, and other LIS professionals who intend to keep abreast of current trends in library information science domain in the digital environment. Submission Procedure: LIS Professionals, researchers and practitioners are invited to submit the manuscript clearly explaining the mission and concerns on or before August 31, 2014. Authors will be acknowledged immediately and the acceptance of the manuscript will be notified within a month as per receipt date of the manuscript. Authors may be required to help, if need be, in terms of proof, clarifications, etc. Manuscripts are accepted for consideration with the understanding that they are original and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. Style manuals: Submissions must follow the styles outlines in the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (2001, 5th edition) Abstract: Abstracts of a manuscript should not be more than 150 words. Author identification: The complete title of the manuscript and the name(s) of the author(s) should be only on the first sheet and the main text should begin on the same sheet. Complete contact information must be supplied for all authors and co-authors, including full address and postal pin code, telephone, and e-mail address. The corresponding authors should be identified. Typescript: Manuscript should be typed on A-4 size paper, double-spaced, with generous margins at top, bottom, and sides of page. In soft copy it should be in IBM-compatible MS Word format. Sub-heads should be used at reasonable intervals to break the monotony of the text. Words and symbols to be italicized must be clearly indicated, by either italic type or underlining. Abbreviations and acronyms should be spelt out with its first occurrence, unless found as entries in their abbreviated form in a standard dictionary. Pages should be numbered consecutively. Length: Manuscript should typically be of 10 to 15 pages including the reference list. Notes and reference: Notes are for explanations or amplifications of textual material. They are distracting to the readers and expensive to set and should be avoided whenever possible. They should be typed as normal text at the end of the text section of the manuscript rather than as the part of the footnote or endnote feature of computer programme and should be numbered consecutively throughout the contribution. A reference list should contain references that are cited in the text. These should be accurate and complete. Personal communications (letters, memos, telephone conversations) are cited in the text after the name with as exact a date as possible. Examples of references to a book, a chapter in book, and journal article follow, formatted in APA style: Tables, Figures, and Illustrations: Create tables, figure, and illustrations in their electronic files, separate from the main text. (You may use one file for all the tables, but place each figure or illustration in a separate file. Each table should begin in a new page). Figures and tables should be keyed to the text. The data in the text need not be described in such detail that tables become redundant. Figure captions should appear on a separate sheet, not on the original figures. One high quality, camera ready version of each figure must be submitted with the manuscript; photocopies may accompany the additional manuscript copies. Compositors will typeset the tables. Note 1: Generalised writings are not encouraged. Note 2: Any doubt(s) regarding the sub themes of the proposed volume may be clarified preferably by e-mail before preparing the contribution. Note 3: There will be a free copy to 1st author or corresponding author Important dates Submission of full paper: September 30, 2014 Finalization of review process: October 30, 2014 Final intimation/acceptance to the authors: 20 November, 2014 Copyright submission by the authors: 30 November, 2014 How to Submit The soft copy of the article may be submitted to drkaushikanna(a)gmail.com and CC to shriram.ncsi(a)yahoo.com in MS-Word-2007/2003 format. Editors Contact: Dr. Anna Kaushik Dy. Librarian and I/C University of Kota Kota(Rajasthan) Mob:+91 9414936675 Shriram Pandey Asst. Professor & Incharge Department of Library and Information Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur Mob:+91 9636383110 -- ================================================= Shriram Pandey Assistant Professor & In charge Department of Library and Information Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Re-Accredited with A" grade by NAAC) Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, India Phone No.: +91-9636383110 Website:http://www.linkedin.com/pub/shriram-pandey/6/844/224 ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] ReOpen Access Policy on Website for Comments-Revised(4.7.2014)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Jul '14

05 Jul '14

Thanks Madhan. I am forwarding the link to a few discussion lists. Dear All: > Here is the proposed OA policy of the Department of Science Technology and the Department of Biotechnology, Government of India. This is a funder OA policy. Your comments and suggestions are welcome and may be sent to Dr T Madhan Mohan of DBT (madhan.dbt(a)nic.in) Arun > > http://dbtindia.nic.in/docs/DBT-DST_Open_Access_Policy.pdf > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PGDHL Notification and Application Form for the Admission of PGDHL Course for the year 2014-15 (August 2014 to July 2015)
by Ravi Hullur 05 Jul '14

05 Jul '14

ELIGIBILITY 1. A candidate who has passed Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/>.) examination of any University established by law in India or any other degree recognized as equivalent for this purpose and scored not less than 55% of the maximum marks prescribed for the qualifying examination. 2. Librarians having M.L.I.Sc <http://m.l.i.sc/>. Degree or equivalent qualifications with minimum 50% of marks and minimum of five years experience in a Health Science Library. 3. For SC/ST Category-1 candidates, the minimum prescribed percentage of marks will be relaxed by 5% *Duly filled in application form along with the Demand Draft for Rs. 500/- drawn in favour of Registrar, RGUHS along with attested copies of marks cards of qualifying examination, proof of date of birth, certificates and testimonials, Employment Certificate and No Objection Certificate (in case of In-service Candidates to be sent through proper channel) to the Registrar, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, 4th ‘T’ Block, Jayanagar, Banalore-560 041 on or before **17.07.2014.* Vijaya Tauro Digital Library & Information Center, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka, Jayanagar 4th T Block, Bangalore - 41 080-26961943 ( 10.00 AM to 5.30 PM) -- ** *** Regards Mr.Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian & In-Charge to Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum Mob.No.9740638831 Blog:http://ravihullurs.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-In- for an Interview PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Vaniamkulam ( Kerala)
by Sri Ramchandra D M 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

1) Post: Librarian / Deputy Librarian 2) Date and Time: from 03-07-2014( Thursday) to 10/07/2014(Thursday) between 10:00 am To 1:00pm for the following address. 3) Address: PK Das Institute of Medical Sciences, Vaniamkulam, Ottapalam, Palakkad Dist, Kerala. Phone: 0466-2344500. Source: Deccan Herald, Wednesday, July 02, 2014. -- Regards, Sri Ramchandra D.M.( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Bangalore-562149. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information required urgently
by Rajendra Jena 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

Dear Professional, I would like inform you that we are in plan to open the library in suturday & sunday. Therefore, i plan to change the weekly off for some staff friday to saturday and for others sunday and monday. I need your suggestions. I also want to know whether this possible in govt. institutions or not. If any government academic institution following such type of arrangement pl. let me know. Regards, R. K. JenaAsstt. LibrarianSPA Bhopal -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Identifying RDA Catalog Records : RDA Blog
by Salman Haider 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

Identifying RDA Records #RDA #CATALOGING #RDABLOG http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2014/07/identifying-rda-re… Salman Haider Cataloging & Metadata Librarian -- 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 Radha....:) 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

Hello One of our research scholar immediately needed few articles for her research work. Below are the names of three papers and I need them for my research work. Can you please help me in arranging these? 1. Needleman, A. Inflation of spherical rubber balloons (1977) International Journal of Solids and Structures, 13 (5), pp. 409-421 2. stability and vibrations of elastic thick-walled cylindrical and spherical shells subjected to pressure, Int. J. Non-Linerar Mech. by Wang, A.S,D. Ertepinar. 3. Large amplitude oscillations of a tube of incompressible elastic material, Q. Appl. Math. by J.K. Knowles. Please arrange these articles and mail it to radharani(a)iitp.ac.in. Radharani Rit Senior Library Information Assistant Central Library IIT Patna Bihar, India Email: radharani(a)iitp.ac.in ********************************************************************************************************* “Why can't we get all the people together in the world that we really like and then just stay together? I guess that wouldn't work. Someone would leave. Someone always leaves. Then we would have to say good-bye. I hate good-byes. I know what I need. I need more hellos.” On Sat, Jun 28, 2014 at 10:38 AM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis (Spot > Registration) (Sunil MV) > 2. Competency Index for Library Field (Aragonda L Moorthy) > 3. SALIS Awards for the year 2013 - Announcement - reg > (Arunachalam Hariharan) > 4. Launching of Graduate Library Membership at Mahatma Gandhi > University Library (Vimal Kumar V.) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 16:49:01 +0530 > From: Sunil MV <sunilmysore(a)gmail.com> > To: lisforum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Cc: Ronald Cutinha <ronald_prakash(a)yahoo.com>, MyLISA Mysore > <mylisamysore(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis > (Spot Registration) > Message-ID: > < > CANnO5MhySMm_v3YU-xTyzXsc_MAWRQ7BA5hY2TjmCO_ru7tTAg(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Dear Friends, > > This is in response to the calls received requesting for Spot Registration > for the Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis organized by Mysore > Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore and St. > Philomena's College, Mysore, on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Conference Hall, > St. Philomena's College, Mysore. > > We would like to inform that the organizers have kindly consented to allow > spot registration. However, the participants should submit the request to > mylisamysore(a)gmail.com providing the contact details (Name, Designation, > Address and Contact No.) for the same in advance. > > For more information please visit http://mylisamysore.weebly.com > > This is for your kind information. > > With sincere regards, > > Dr. Sunil M.V. > Librarian > Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara > Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) > No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, > INDIA > Mobile: 998639832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 > * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this > e-mail* > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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A forthcoming conference - OpenCon 2014
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Jul '14

04 Jul '14

From Open Buttons to OpenCon – Building a student community By Cameron Neylon <http://blogs.plos.org/opens/author/cneylon/> Posted: July 1, 2014 *This is a guest post from* *Joe McArthur <https://twitter.com/Mcarthur_Joe>, one of the founders of the* *OA Button <https://www.openaccessbutton.org/> project and newly appointed Assistant Director of the* *Right to Research Coalition <http://www.righttoresearch.org/>.* Seven months ago, after little sleep I boarded a plane to Berlin to attend a conference and launch a project I’d been working tirelessly on for five months. That project was the Open Access Button <https://openaccessbutton.org/>, a browser plug-in which visualises when paywalls stop people reading research. Since the launch, which was covered in the Guardian <http://www.theguardian.com/science/2013/nov/18/open-access-button-push>, Scientific American <http://blogs.scientificamerican.com/information-culture/2013/11/25/the-open…>and got the attention of EU science ministers <http://www.scienceguide.nl/201401/the-end-of-the-paywall.aspx> the project has continued to progress. As the co-founder normally I’d now go on to talk all about it. Today is different though, I’m going to briefly tell the story of the conferences which launched, grew and gave birth to the Button and why we, as a community should support <http://www.righttoresearch.org/act/opencon/sponsor.shtml> a new one, OpenCon 2014 <http://opencon2014.org/>, which will do the same for many other ideas. The Berlin 11 Satellite Conference for Students and Early Stage Researchers <http://www.righttoresearch.org/act/berlin11/>conference, which brought together more than 70 participants from 35 countries (and was webcast to many more around the world) to engage on Open Access was the stage for the Button’s launch. We launched the Button on stage with a timed-social media push (Thunderclap <https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/5675-open-access-button-launch>) which reached over 800,000 people. Without this platform we’d have never been able to obtain the level of publicity or move the project forward at the pace we have since. The story of instrumental conferences goes back further though. Months before our launch we met with organisational leaders from across the globe at the Right to Research Coalition <http://www.righttoresearch.org/> general assembly. This was the first time we truly were able to talk about the Button with our peers. We sought feedback, buyin and help moving the project forwards – all of which we got in spades. An afternoon training session then used the Button as a case study and the ideas from student leaders all then fed into what we did. The final conference worth highlighting, is the one where it all began. While attending a conference of the International Federation of Medical Students <http://www.ifmsa.org/> I and my co-founder (David Carroll) got talking to Nick Shockey, Director of the Right to Research Coalition <http://www.righttoresearch.org/>. Prior to that conversation, David and I knew no alternative to the system of publishing that frustrated us both. After it, well, the Open Access Button was born. These three events provided us with a launching venue, a place to develop our ideas, raised our awareness and inspired us to act. In-between each is hundreds of hours of work, but these were each transformative points in our journey. We’re not alone in this experience though, at each event we were just one of many projects doing the same. I’m now, along with a student team from across the global working to make a conference which will do this for many others. OpenCon 2014: is a unique Student and Early Career Researcher Conference onOpen Access <http://www.sparc.arl.org/issues/open-access>, Open Education <http://www.sparc.arl.org/issues/oer> and Open Data <http://www.sparc.arl.org/issues/open-data>. On November 15-17 in Washington, DC, the event will bring together attendees from across the world to learn, develop critical skills, and return home ready to catalyze action toward a more open system for sharing the world’s information — from scholarly research, to educational materials, to digital data. OpenCon 2014’s three day program will begin with two days of conference-style keynotes, panels, and interactive workshops, from leaders in the Open Access, Open Education and Open Data movements and participants who have led successful projects. The final day will be a half-day of advocacy training followed by the opportunity for in-person meetings with relevant policymakers, ranging from members of the U.S. Congress to representatives from national embassies and NGOs. Participants will arrive with plans of action or projects they’d like to take forwards and leave with a deeper understanding of the conference’s three issue areas, stronger skills in organizing projects, and connections with policymakers and prominent leaders. Plans this ambitious though come with a price tag. To help support the travel of students from across the globe, feed them and provide them with the vital lifeblood of conferences (coffee) and put on the best conference possible we need the support of the Open Access, Open Education and Open Data movements. There are a huge variety of sponsorship opportunities, each with it’s own unique benefits which can be found here <http://www.righttoresearch.org/act/opencon/sponsor.shtml>, but equally we appreciate to help of anyone in draw attention to the event or of course attending. Author: Joe McArthur Assistant Director at the Right to Research Coalition Co-founder of the Open Access Button Joe(a)righttoresearch.org @mcarthur_joe -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Paper
by Dr.S.Dhanavandan 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

*Dear Distinguished Professors/ LIS Professionals/ Researchers,* *Greetings!!!* With due respect, we feel immense pleasure to inform you that we are going to publish an Edited Book with the reputed publisher (New Delhi) with ISBN. *Web Environment in Libraries* (Title of the Book) We cordially invite you to contribute your valuable input on any one of the themes and sub themes through original research papers/case studies/articles covering issues, practices, techniques and strategies in various aspects. It includes both fundamental and advanced research oriented ideas with an expectation that all those who wish to contribute diverse papers. The book will include invited papers of eminent Academician's / Library Professionals and Scholars in the field. As a token of appreciation and honor a copy of the book will be provided to each contributor (First Author). *Themes and Subthemes of Paper* *Changes of Library after the Web * *Application of Web/Library 2.0, Web 3.0 * * Application of Cloud Computing in Libraries Automation of library in the web environment* *Collection Development in Web Environment* *Consortia in web environment* *Digital Divide, Digital Preservation, Digital Repositories* * E-Resource, E-Books, E-journals Management Information Literacy , Innovative Library Services Institutional Repositories IPR, Copyright and Fair Use in digital Era Library Services in ICT Environment, Library Website **Open Access Resources; Open data, Innovation and Open Access Publishing* *Open Source Software* * Role of library professionals in Digital era* *Social Networking Tools and libraries* * Security Systems for Library (RFID) Subject Gateway **Tools and Technologies; Ontology, Semantic Web and Linked Data* *Web-Scale Discovery Systems; Cloud Computing Applications* *Web- based Learning and Mobile learning* * Web based Reference Tools * *Instructions for Authors * Papers should not be exceeding 15 pages of A4 size with 1.5 lines spacing in Times New Roman 12 font size. A soft copy of the paper shall be sent before 30July 2014by email: editorbook1(a)gmail.com Authors will be acknowledged immediately and the acceptance of the contribution will be notified till 20th July, 2014. Authors may be required to help, if need be, in terms of proof, clarifications, etc. Manuscripts are accepted for consideration with the understanding that they are original and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. -- Dr. S. Dhanavandan Dr.M.Tamizhchelvan Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University Gandhigram -624 302. Dindigul Dt, Tamil Nadu, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference LIBTRANS-2014 at Mangalore- Last date extended for paper submission-reg
by Shekar H P 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this information for the benefit of forum users With regards Dear all, Greetings of the day...!!! It gives me immense pleasure to invite you all for the National Conference LIBTRANS-2014 being organised at Besant Evening College Mangalore in association with Karnataka State College Librarians Association, (KSCLA) Bangalore and Dakshina Kannada &Kodagu Library Association Mangalore during 22-23 Aug, 2014. Thanks for the immediate response and support extended by fellow colleagues by way of contributing papers. In view of the budding library professionals and their request to extend the date for submission of papers, the organizing committee decided to extended the dates as mentioned below: IMPORTANT DATES: Last date for Full Paper submission: 14.07.2014 Intimation on Acceptance of Paper: 24.07.2014 Last date for Registration (Authors): 04.08.2014 Please forward this mail to other professional friends known to you. I will be happy to receive you all at Mangalore (Namma Kudla) Thanking you With warm regards Dr. Vasappa Gowda SG. Librarian & Organizing Secretary Besant Evening College Mangalore-575003 (Kar) Ph:(o) 0824-2491204 (R) 0824-2453109 Mob:09448150365 Website:www.libtrans2014.weebly.com E-mail: libtrans2014(a)gmail.com -- *Dr. Shekar H.P.* Head, Knowledge Resource Centre IBS Business School, #231, Near Kengeri Check post Mysore Road, Bangalore-560060 Karnataka - India Ph: (O): 080-66222244 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Chapter needed for the faculty: Research purpose
by Dr. B. RAVIIVVENKAT 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, If you have the following chapter/article could you please send it to me. NEEDED FOR UNIVERSITY FACULTY: Research Purpose Auclair, C. and E. Voisin (1985). Nitroblue tetrazolium reduction. In: Handbook of Methods for Oxygen Radical Research (Ed. R.A. Greenwald). CRC Press, Inc.: Boa Raton. -- *Dr. B. RavivenkatDeputy LibrarianTumkur University, Tumkur-572103Karnataka, basralravi@gmail, ravivenkatb(a)tumkuruniversity.in <ravivenkatb(a)tumkuruniversity.in>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Day National Level Workshop on Web Designing for Academic Library - 12th July 2014.
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, The Central Library of RVS College of Engineering and Technology, Coimbatore Cordially invites you all for “One Day National Level Workshop on Web Designing for Academic Libraries Using Open Source Tools (WEB DAL 2014)”, 12th July 2014. The Details of the Workshop can be found at *http://www.rvscet.ac.in/pdf/ webdal2014.pdf* <http://www.rvscet.ac.in/pdf/webdal2014.pdf> *Dr.N.TAMILSELVAN* Chief Librarian & Head RVS College of Engineering and Technology Coimbatore - 641 402 Cell: 9789499871 E-Mail: drntamilselvan(a)gmail.com Phone:0422 - 2688077, 2687877 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission for One Year Post Graduate Diploma Course in Health Science Librarianship (PGDHL) for the academic year-2014-15 (August 2014 to July 2015) at Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore.
by Ravi Hullur 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for admission to One Year Postgraduate Diploma Course In Health Science Librarianship (PGDHL) for the academic year 2014-15 (August 2014 to July 2015) at Department of Health Science Library & Information Studies in Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore-56004 http://www.rguhs.ac.in/digitallibrary/RGUHS%20Digital%20Library.htm -- ** *** Regards Mr.Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian & In-Charge to Digital Library KLE University, Belgaum Mob.No.9740638831 Blog:http://ravihullurs.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC Newsletter July 2014
by IASLIC Kolkata 03 Jul '14

03 Jul '14

Dear Professionals Good morning!!! We are proud to inform you that IASLIC Newsletter July 2014 has already been published and uploaded on 1st July 2014. You will have access to it with a click on http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/IASLIC%20Newsletter%2… . We are putting their continuous effort to make the Newsletter uptodate. We also request you all to join hands with IASLIC to strengthen the activities of IASLIC. Regards -- *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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Fulltext article
by Somashekhar Lalasangi 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

From Somashekhar Lalasangi Asst librarian Digital Library BLDe University Bijapur Dear All Professionals, The following journal articles are required Kindly help me to get this articles. Radical *versus* conservative surgical treatment of liver hydatid cysts British Journal of Surgery Volume 101, Issue 6, <http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/bjs.2014.101.issue-6/issuetoc>pages 669–675, May 2014 Thanking you sir, Somashekhar Lalasangi Asst librarian Digital Library BLDe University Bijapur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google SCholar
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

http://arxiv-web3.library.cornell.edu/abs/1406.4331 Interesting paper: The dark side of Open Access in Google and Google Scholar: the case of Latin-American repositories. "Since repositories are a key tool in making scholarly knowledge open access, determining their presence and impact on the Web is essential, particularly in Google (search engine par excellence) and Google Scholar (a tool increasingly used by researchers to search for academic information). The few studies conducted so far have been limited to very specific geographic areas (USA), which makes it necessary to find out what is happening in other regions that are not part of mainstream academia, and where repositories play a decisive role in the visibility of scholarly production. The main objective of this study is to ascertain the presence and visibility of Latin American repositories in Google and Google Scholar through the application of page count and visibility indicators. For a sample of 137 repositories, the results indicate that the indexing ratio is low in Google, and virtually nonexistent in Google Scholar; they also indicate a complete lack of correspondence between the repository records and the data produced by these two search tools." ============== Dr P Vyasamoorthy President: Society for Serving Seniors 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telengana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 Did not know that Mumbai Samachar (Gujarathi) is the oldest (192 years) surviving Daily in India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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libraries as publishers
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

More and more public and academic libraries are helping writers launch self-published books in the US. See < http://www.americanlibrariesmagazine.org/blog/libraries-publishers>. Times are changing. We in India seem t be slow in catching up. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MILAN at MyDLIS - An Alumni Association Formed
by N.S. Harinarayana 02 Jul '14

02 Jul '14

Hello friends, MILAN is born! On the occasion of the inauguration of the golden jubilee of MyDLIS (Mysore University Department of Library and Information Science), MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Association) was formed to be a platform for the alumni of this illustrious Department to strengthen their ties for the cause of LIS profession and professionalism. MILAN took birth during the Alumni Meet held as part of the Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science of the University of Mysore, Mysore held recently. The Grand Finale of the Golden Jubilee of MyDLIS will be organized in collaboration with MILAN during June 19-20,2015 (Friday and Saturday.) Please mark your calendar and plan to be part of the great celebrations of your Alma Mater. We have chosen a weekend to make it convenient for all of you! We have grand plans to make it a professionally meaningful and emotionally fulfilling day for all our alumni. We welcome and solicit your ideas! We will soon be setting up a website (http://www.milan-mysore.org) with interactive participatory features. You are most welcome to populate and contribute to the dialogue and debate. Please join your Alma Mater during its Grand Finale. We don't want to miss even a single alumnus/alumna on that eventful day. The details of the grand finale program will be announced in due course. Stay Tuned for an exciting Golden Jubilee Year of MyDLIS from MILAN! A SPECIAL REQUEST TO ALUMNI OF THE MyDLIS.--Wherever you are, working or retired, or otherwise, please email me (ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com) your contact details and register at the MILAN site which will be up soon. Three Cheers to MILAN! -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRDO Training Workshop on “Innovative and Emerging Technologies for Library professionals”
by Dr. Badan Barman 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear Professionals, INMAS will be organizing a five days training workshop during 4-8 August 2014. The theme of this training workshop is “Innovative and Emerging Technologies for Library professionals”. Topics that shall be covered include: • Digital Library Development • Digital Resources -Enhancing User Experience, Technologies and Critical Issues • Electronic Publishing • Ethics and professionalism in library and information services • Impact of Copyright and IPR on the Free Flow of Knowledge • New trends, techniques, and innovations in preservation and conservation *Resource Persons*: The following distinguished LIS Professionals are going to share their wisdom through presentations during the Workshop: 1. Dr. Abdul Majid Baba (Librarian, University of Kashmir) *2. * *Dr. AL Moorthy (Former Director, DESIDOC) * 3. Mrs. Anju Gupta (Librarian, Central State Library, Chandigarh) 4. Prof. ARD Prasad (Director, DRTC) 5. Dr. Ashu Shokeen (President, ILA) 6. Dr. Badan Burman (Founder, LIS Links, Guwahati) *7. * Dr. Gayas Makhdumi *(**University Librarian, JMI)* 8. *Dr. HK Kaul (Director DELNET)* 9. Prof. HR Chopra (Former Head, DLIS, PU Chandigarh) 10. Dr. Imtiaz Ahmed (Deputy University Librarian, Raipur) 11. Dr. Jagdish Arora (Director, INFLIBNET) 12. Dr. K Bhanumurthy (Head, SIRD, BARC) 13. *Dr. Narendra Kumar (*Librarian, IIT Delhi) 14. Dr. PK Jain (Librarian, Institute of Economic Growth) 15. Sh. Parveen Khurana (Director, American Corner, Chandigarh) 16. Dr. Raj Kumar (University Librarian, Panjab University Library) 17. Dr. Ramesh C Gaur (*University Librarian, JNU)* 18. Dr. Sangeeta Kaul (Network Manager, DELNET) 19. Prof. Sangita Gupta (Head, DLIS, Jammu University) 20. Prof. Shalini Urs (Director, ISIN, Mysore) 21. Sh. SK Jindal (Director, DESIDOC) 22. Prof. (Mrs.) SP Singh (Dept of LIS, University of Delhi) 23. Dr. Suresh Chand Jindal (University Librarian, University of Delhi) 24. Prof. Uma Kanjlal (IGNOU) 25. Sh. Yogender Singh (Librarian, IIT Roorkee) 26. *and more surprises …*. Training mode: Interactive lectures to exchange ideas and share research findings & working experiences, Hands on sessions/Demonstration and Site Visits Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS field. Registration: On first come first served mode. Last date for registration: 31/07/2014 Participation Fees: DRDO Participants- Free Non-DRDO participants- Rs 4000 (Cost to cost basis). Website: http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/labs/INMAS/website/broucher.pdf Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee. All communications will be through e-mail only. For further details kindly email to---- vijinmas(a)gmail.com Thanking you, Yours faithfully Dr. Badan Barman, Assistant Librarian, Central Library, Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Patgaon, Rani Gate, Guwahati-781017, Assam, India *.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Day National Workshop on KOHA: an intensive hands-on training
by Gopalakrishna 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear Moderator, Kindly publish the following information. With Regards, Gopalakrishna Librarian, BMSIT. ---------------------------------------------------------- BMS Institute of Technology has organised *Three day National Workshop on Koha*: An Intensive Hands-on Training, scheduled to be held *between 23*^*rd* *and 25*^*th* *July, 2014 *at their campus near *Avalahalli, Doddaballapur Main Road, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560064 * *Workshop Contents:* Case Studies, Installation of Ubuntu 12.04, Introduction to Open Source LIS, Installation & Configuration of Koha 3.16, Customisation of Interface, Data Pre-prossesing, MarcEdit, Importing Data into Koha, Bulk Patron Data/Image importing, Introduction to all Modules of Koha, Configuring Crontab, Basic SQL Commands, Koha Community. *Objective:* Make participants self-reliant with respect to Koha installation and running confidently. *Keynote Address By:* Dr. IRN Goudar, Visiting Prof. & Advisor, Bangalore University. *Resource Persons:* Dr. Krishnamurthy, M. Asst. Prof. DRTC, Bangalore; Mr. Mallikarjuna C, Asst. Librarian, IIT Hyderabad, Mr. Gopalakrishna, Librarian, BMSIT, Bangalore. Registration Fee: Rs. 2000/- Without accommodation (Workshop Kit, Breakfast & Working Lunch), Rs.2500/- With accommodation. *No spot Registration*. Payment: NEFT/DD/Cheque, favouring THE PRINCIPAL, BMSIT. Bank Details: SB A/c No.: 21096732049, IFSC Code: ALLA0212019, Allahabad Bank, Avalahalli Branch. Last Date for Registration: 19th July, 2014 For online registration form please click the link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/15LAxDzlkGyy-l7lja7_BDV_cF0YdwtAjzCGwPGfa6g… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BITS PILANI PARTNERS WITH EDX TO LAUNCH OPEN ONLINE COURSES
by Ragaavendra R 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear Moderator pls circulate this. BITS PILANI PARTNERS WITH EDX TO LAUNCH OPEN ONLINE COURSES Birla Institute of Technology and Sciences (BITS), Pilani has recently tied-up with edX - an online and classroom learning platform provider. The institute will join edX as a contributing member and will leverage the edX' platform to enhance learning experience of its on-campus and off-campus students. The institute will also offer MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) to reach out to students outside BITS. "We are in midst of implementing several projects aimed at becoming a leading technical university in Asia," said Bijendra Nath Jain, Vice-Chancellor of BITS Pilani in a press statement. "The partnership will enable BITS Pilani to enrich the learning experience of students enrolled in our on-campus and off-campus programmes, as well as provide a platform to reach out to the world at large." BITS Pilani will offer 60 courses over three years to students across its four campuses and its off-campus programmes through edX while also offering several courses every year as MOOCs to engage with students outside the BITS system, added Shan Sundar Balasubramaniam, Dean for Academic & Resource Planning of BITS Pilani, according to the statement. Courses offered through these platforms will contain online digital content including recorded videos, online exercises and computer-based simulations. REFERENCE LINK: http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/on-campus/bits-pilani-partners-with-edx… 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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Submission to MHRD and Min. of Science & Tech. on Open Access Policy
by Sridhar Gutam 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear All, Now the time has come to start and campaign and also to submit to MHRD and Min. of S&T on National Open Access Policy. Please share your thoughts and messages with the Ministers responsible (i.e. Hon'ble PM Mr. Narendra Modi (@narendramodi https://www.facebook.com/narendramodi and Hon'ble Minister HRD Ms. Smriti Z. Irani @smritiirani https://www.facebook.com/Smriti.Irani.Official) Thanks & Regards Sridhar On behalf of Open Access India Sridhar Gutam (https://www.facebook.com/oaindia; https://www.facebook.com/groups/oaindia/ ; http://oaindia2013.wordpress.com/) Resources:- http://sparceurope.org/ireland-has-announced-a-national-open-access-policy/ http://www.agriculture.gov.ie/media/migration/research/NationalPrinciplesOp… http://www.dst.gov.in/NDSAP.pdf http://ec.europa.eu/research/science-society/document_library/pdf_06/open-a… http://blogs.nature.com/news/2013/02/us-white-house-announces-open-access-p… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for Ph.D. Registration @ Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam
by Vimal Kumar V. 01 Jul '14

01 Jul '14

Dear Friends, Applications are invited from eligible candidates for registration for research leading to Ph.D. Degree of this University as per the “Revised Regulations for Ph.D. Registration and Award of the Degree of Doctor of Philosophy 2010/2012’’. The PhD programme is conducted by the university teaching departments, inter-university / inter- school centres and approved research centres of the university. Library and Information Science research is attached with School of Social Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University. Part time and full time research is available. Please visit following link for details: http://mgu.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=1097&Itemid=1… Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Happy Social Media Day!!
by Segon, Shafina 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear all, Happy Social Media Day! Coinciding with social media day (#smday), we thought you might be interested to learn more about our findings from our Twitter party on the use of social media in the library. We have created a ‘Story’ via Storify of our Twitter Party: https://storify.com/LibraryLantern/use-of-social-media-in-the-library#publi… Thank you to all those who joined us to share thoughts on: • The challenges and opportunities social media presents to the library community • Social media as a teaching tool - the role social media plays in information literacy • User engagement & perception of using social media in the library • Accessibility– how Social Networking Sites are being promoted in the library • Measurability - the impact of social media There were lots of useful and practical tips on using social media in the library that were mentioned at the party that we have scheduled for release once every hour today on #smday via @librarylantern so we hope you find these helpful. We will be consolidating our findings from the Twitter party, various focus groups and an online survey to inform our White Paper on the use of social media in the library. For more information about the White Paper, visit: http://www.tandf.co.uk/journals/pdf/white-paper-social-media-in-the-library… If you are interested in getting involved with the research, we would love to hear from you. Thanks again, for your interest and input. Best wishes Aalia Oosman Communications Manager Library & Media Relations Taylor & Francis Group Email: aalia.oosman(a)tandf.co.uk www.tandfonline.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2013 - Announcement - reg
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Date: Fri, 27 Jun 2014 04:56:41 -0700 From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Dear All On behalf of Founder President, President and Governing Council of SALIS, I pleased to announce that SALIS invites an application/nominations from the members of LIS community for the following awards . 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) Sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) (National Level award) Sponsored by Dr.A.M.Venkatachalam,Senior Librarian,Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology,Karur,TamilNadu A committee constituted by the President, SALIS will select a suitable candidate for each award among the nominations/applications received strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. If suitable candidates are not found for the award, the committee will nominate deserving LIS professionals strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. All the awardees will be presented memento, shawl and citation during the two day SALIS 2014 - National Conference on "National Conference on Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies” on 8th August 2014 during the inaugural function. Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 12.7.2014. Application forms can be download at www.salis.in. visit: http://www.salis.in/ see under News & Announcements See the messages scrolling To download the desired application from, please click and wait.. You may also send a mail to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in for receiving the application by mail with the subject name as 'Application fo SALIS Awards". All the details of the awards, eligibility, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents ( hard copies ) should be sent by post only to: The President SALIS 32G, 2nd Main Road Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125 Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicant should be a citizen of India. 2. The applicant should be a working library professional who holds at least Bachelors degree in library science or its equivalent. 3. Interested professionals should apply in the prescribed application form only 4. Senior professionals can also nominate deserving candidates using the prescribed application. 5. The application form can be downloaded from the SALIS website at www.salis.in 6. Filled application as per instructions given with supported documents should reach SALIS office on or before 12.7.2014. 7. Please note that application only will be accpted with documentary evidence only in hardcopy wherever required. 8. Softcopy of the application will not be accepted. 9. A committee constituted by SALIS will scrutinize the received application/nomination forms from eligible candidates and select one applicant for each award based on the criteria set for the award. If suitable candidate for each award is not found, the committee will nominate eligible candidate for the award strictly based on the criteria for the award. 10. The decision of the committee constituted by SALIS, to select the candidate for the award is final. 11. Award Committee has the right to post-pone or cancels the award for any unavoidable reason. 12. No enquirey will be entertained about to know the stauts of the award 13. The result of the award will be communicated to the awardess and also to the forum 14. All correspondence should be addressed to the ‘ The President, 32G, 2nd Main Road, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam, Chennai –600 125 with best regards Founder President, President, General Secretary and SALIS Governing Council Dr. A.Hariharan SALIS

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National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries In Kerala Agricultural University – August 29-30, 2014 - Papers are invited
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries In KeralaAgriculturalUniversity – Papers are invited August 29-30, 2014 For the last several years, the Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) was organizing several library related programmes like, National and State level Seminars, Training programmes, Workshops, National Book Festivals, Competitions etc. in the main campus of KAU at Thrissur. This year, it is decided to organize a National Seminar on Technology Management in Libraries during August 29-30, 2014 for Qualified Library Professionals/ Library Education Teachers in the College of Horticulture of KAU, Vellanikkara, Thrissur. The Academic Library Association (ALA) and Kerala Library Association (KLA) will collaborate to organize the seminar. Papers are invited on the following broad topics of the seminar: 1. Library Management in the context of Modern Technologies 2. Personnel Management; Change Management 3. Hardware and Software Management; Library Automation Softwares 4. Open Source Software for Libraries; Power Management 5. Library Networking & Resource Sharing; Network Security and Data Security 6. Library Consortia; Use of Social Networking Sites in Libraries 7. Application of Web/Library 2.0, Web 3.0; Library Portals/Websites 8. Digitization and Preservation of Knowledge Resources 9. Development and Management of Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories 10. Information Literacy, Library Education, User Orientation 11. Re-engineering Library and Information Systems 12. Re-structuring LIS Education in the context of modern technologies 13. Other topics related to effective Library & Information Science Registration : Registration to the Seminar is free Accommodation : Will be arranged in KAU or outside on payment basis Important Dates:- Submission of Abstracts : 20th July 2014 Intimation of Acceptance : 25th July 2014 Submission of Full Paper : 10th August 2014 Seminar : 29-30 (Friday and Saturday) August 2014 Last date of Registration : 20th August 2014 For Further details contact:- 1. Dr. A.T. Francis, Head, Library & Organizing Secretary; Phone(o): 0487-2438311-15; (m) 9496839409; e-mail: francisaloor(a)yahoo.com 2. Smt. V.S. Swapna, Library, College of Horticulture; Phone(o): 0487-2438513; (m) 9446434149; e-mail: swapnabenn(a)gmail.com 3. Websites:-www.kau.edu; www.kauhort.in; http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org Sd/- Vellanikkara HEAD, LIBRARY 28-06-2014 COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requested Articles
by Supritha Shetty 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, If you have access to the following article could you please send it to me. 1. Plasma Cortisol and Adrenocorticotropin in Appropriate and Small for Gestational Age Fetuses Economides D.L. Nicolaides K.H. · Linton E.A. · Perry L.A. · Chard T. Fetal Therapy 1988;3:158–164 (Vol. 3, No. 3, 1988) 2. Akush Ginekol (Mosk). 1989 Jan;(1):26-30.[Cortisol contents in maternal and umbilical artery blood during delivery of low birth weight fetuses].Chernukha EA, Komissarova LM, Malysheva VA, Abubakirova AM, Galstian AA. Thank you, with regards Librarian K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Deralakatte -575018 -- 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 Chandra kanth 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, I have selected the title " Library services for disabled users on university libraries in India" for my Ph.D work. so I want to know this work done by anybody already? Please inform me anybody done this work..... Thanking You Chandrakanth H.G Librarian RRIT Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyLISA Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis: Brief Report
by Vasanth 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Sir/Madam, ‘Quality research is the need of the day’ said Rev. Fr. Leslie Moras, Principal, St. Philomena’s College, during the workshop on ‘Questionnaire Design and Analysis’ held today at St. Philomena’s college organized by Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA) in collaboration with St. Philomena’s college. He expressed concerned about depleting quality in various facets in India. This can be seen in non-representation of India either in foot ball world cup or top 500 ranking of the universities in the world. He emphasized that research traits should be inculcated to the students’ community at the young age itself and probably during their under-graduation programmes. The Workshop was on ‘Questionnaire Design and Analysis’ which was their third under the workshop series ‘Publish or Perish’ organized by MyLISA. Speaking on the occasion Prof. S. Ravi, Professor of Statistics and Director of Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation Board (PMEB) of University of Mysore, said publishing activity by the researchers and academicians brings the academic prosperity. He, however, insisted that the articles’ publishing should be in peer-reviewed journals. It is not easy task even for the most experienced, he opined. ‘Quality sustains’ was the message given to the fifty participants from all over Karnataka and neighbouring states. The other dignitaries participated in the function include by Sri S. Nagaraja, Librarian of RIE and President of MyLISA; Dr. N.S. Harinarayana, Associate Professor of LIS, UoM; Sri Ronal Cutino Prakash, Librarian of St. Philomena’s College, and Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, University Librarian from UoM and Vice-President, MyLISA. The day-long programme had four academic sessions on various issues addressed by Prof. S. Ravi and Prof. R. Indira from University of Mysore and Dr. V.B. Joshi from Karnatak University, Dharward. Dr. N.S. Harinarayana Secretary, MyLISA, Mysore Associate Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Mysore, Mysore Mobile: 9741533380 | 9986439832 ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Intl. Conference on Library Space and Content Management for Networked Society (IC.LISCOM) in Bangalore on 18-20 October, 2014
by Dr. A.T. Francis 30 Jun '14

30 Jun '14

Dear Library Professionals, Please see the notification of an important Intl. Conference in Bangalore. Welcome to Bangalore! Dharmaram Vidya Kshetram (DVK) is conducting an International Conference on Library Space and Content Management for Networked Society (IC.LISCOM) on 18-20 October, 2014 in association with Indian Library Association (ILA), Liverpool Hope University, Liverpool (UK), CCD-University of Malaysia and Christ University (Bangalore). We are happy to invite you to participate, present papers and posters and to visit prominent libraries in Bangalore. For Delegates, the IC.LISCOM will provide an international platform to deliberate, discuss and debate the concepts related to Space and Content. Registration open, seats are limited and early bird concession is available now. For more details kindly visit www.liscom.org / Brochure Hope we meet at Bangalore. Fr John Neelankavil CMI Organizing Secretary, IC.LISCOM-2014 Librarian, DVK Central Library, Bangalore-560 029, India Tel: +91-80-41116353, Mob: +91-9448755720, Email:secretary.liscom@gmail.com PS: Selected Reference Materials for Library Space Research is available at www.liscom.org/gallery.php Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Moodle and other LMS integration with Discovery Service.
by nikesh 28 Jun '14

28 Jun '14

Curriculum Builder: an LMS plugin integration with Discovery Service EBSCO Discovery Service brings you an easy way to create and manage course reading lists right from your Learning Management System (LMS) with the Curriculum Builder LMS plugin. Highly cost-effective, the Curriculum Builder enables you to bring the world of quality databases, ebooks, and other digital resources from the library's discovery system easily and directly into the online learning environment. Here's how it works: - Search your library's content from within the LMS - Simply click "Add to Reading List" and your selections are saved - Annotate reading list items and copy other reading lists created at your institution.* Curriculum Builder also gives you the ability to review statistics, including which of your institutions' courses and educators are using the Curriculum Builder and how many readings are included. The Curriculum Builder plugin is entirely hosted by EBSCO and includes implementation and integration with EDS. * Please note that the full text to which an institution subscribes is sometimes subject to unique conditions for use as course materials, and the guidelines for each must be followed, as appropriate. Regards *Nikesh Narayanan *I Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 Mobile: +918130995687 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Library Professionals, vacancies at DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
by Satish Deshpande 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear LIS Forum Moderator You are requested to post following message on LIS Forum Digest as soon as possible. The Last Date to apply is 13 July, hence the request. DA-IICT Gandhinagar (Gujarat) invites applications (in a prescribed format – links given) for the posts of Library Trainees, Library Asst & Professional Asst at its Resource Centre *Library Trainees* : Should possess a first-class Masters Degree in LIS from a recognized university (2013/2014 batch). Monthly stipend will range between Rs.14K and Rs.16K *Library Assistant* : Should possess a first-class Masters Degree in LIS from a recognized university with two to three years post qualification experience in a reputed academic library – well versed with automated/digital LIS environment and technologically sound. Should be ready to work in shift-duties/rotating weekly-off. Performance-based monthly CTI will range between Rs.20K & 25K *Professional Assistant* : Should possess a first-class Masters Degree in LIS from a recognized university with three to four years post qualification experience in a reputed academic library - well-versed with automated/digital LIS environment and hands-on experience in providing LIS services using modern technological tools. English Language proficiency and innovative track record are additional prerequisites. Should be ready to work in shift-duties/rotating weekly-off. Performance-based monthly CTI will range between Rs.30K & Rs.40K Last Date to apply with PreTest Answers : * 13 July 2014* Click/use the Link below to download required documents. http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/jobs/Announce-PreTest2014.doc Thank you Satish Deshpande Head, Resource Centre DA-IICT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat T: 079-30510550 www.daiict.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Launching of Graduate Library Membership at Mahatma Gandhi University Library
by Vimal Kumar V. 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear Friends, Mahatma Gandhi University Library cordially invite you to the Launching of Graduate Library Membership and Inauguration of Electronic Theses (ETD) Lab By Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Dr. Sheena Shukkur on June 30, 2014 (Monday) at 11.30 am in the University Assembly Hall. Programme Welcome: Sri. M.R. Unni, Registrar Report of the Project: Smt. Laila T. Abraham, University Librarian-in-charge Inauguration: Dr. Sheena Shukkur, Hon'ble Vice-Chancellor Acceptance Speech: Dr. Cyriac Thomas, Member, National Commission for Minority Educational Institutions & Former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Satheesh Kochuparambil, Member, Syndicate. Graduate membership Graduates from any University who are residing permanently in Kerala are eligible to seek Membership under this scheme, which has to be renewed annually. Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD) Lab University library has digitised 1874 PhD theses awarded by the Mahatma Gandhi University till recently which can be accessed through www.mgutheses.org. The site has received three coveted recognitions-Excellence Award of Government of Kerala in e-learning and commendations from UNESCO and INTUTE Online Service Consortium of Universities (UK). The ETD Lab had been set up in the University Library at a cost of Rs. 7.5 Lakhs using the grant received from UGC. Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the year 2013 - Announcement - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear All On behalf of Founder President, President and Governing Council of SALIS, I pleased to announce that SALIS invites an application/nominations from the members of LIS community for the following awards . 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) Sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) (National Level award) Sponsored by Dr.A.M.Venkatachalam,Senior Librarian,Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology,Karur,TamilNadu A committee constituted by the President, SALIS will select a suitable candidate for each award among the nominations/applications received strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. If suitable candidates are not found for the award, the committee will nominate deserving LIS professionals strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. All the awardees will be presented memento, shawl and citation during the two day SALIS 2014 - National Conference on "National Conference on Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies” on 8th August 2014 during the inaugural function. Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 12.7.2014. Application forms can be download at www.salis.in. visit: http://www.salis.in/ see under News & Announcements See the messages scrolling To download the desired application from, please click and wait.. You may also send a mail to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in for receiving the application by mail with the subject name as 'Application fo SALIS Awards". All the details of the awards, eligibility, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents ( hard copies ) should be sent by post only to: The President SALIS 32G, 2nd Main Road Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125 Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicant should be a citizen of India. 2. The applicant should be a working library professional who holds at least Bachelors degree in library science or its equivalent. 3. Interested professionals should apply in the prescribed application form only 4. Senior professionals can also nominate deserving candidates using the prescribed application. 5. The application form can be downloaded from the SALIS website at www.salis.in 6. Filled application as per instructions given with supported documents should reach SALIS office on or before 12.7.2014. 7. Please note that application only will be accpted with documentary evidence only in hardcopy wherever required. 8. Softcopy of the application will not be accepted. 9. A committee constituted by SALIS will scrutinize the received application/nomination forms from eligible candidates and select one applicant for each award based on the criteria set for the award. If suitable candidate for each award is not found, the committee will nominate eligible candidate for the award strictly based on the criteria for the award. 10. The decision of the committee constituted by SALIS, to select the candidate for the award is final. 11. Award Committee has the right to post-pone or cancels the award for any unavoidable reason. 12. No enquirey will be entertained about to know the stauts of the award 13. The result of the award will be communicated to the awardess and also to the forum 14. All correspondence should be addressed to the ‘ The President, 32G, 2nd Main Road, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam, Chennai –600 125 with best regards Founder President, President, General Secretary and SALIS Governing Council Dr. A.Hariharan SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis (Spot Registration)
by Sunil MV 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear Friends, This is in response to the calls received requesting for Spot Registration for the Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Analysis organized by Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore and St. Philomena's College, Mysore, on Sunday, June 29, 2014 at Conference Hall, St. Philomena's College, Mysore. We would like to inform that the organizers have kindly consented to allow spot registration. However, the participants should submit the request to mylisamysore(a)gmail.com providing the contact details (Name, Designation, Address and Contact No.) for the same in advance. For more information please visit http://mylisamysore.weebly.com This is for your kind information. With sincere regards, Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, INDIA Mobile: 998639832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Competency Index for Library Field
by Aragonda L Moorthy 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear All, I came across the report on *Competency Index for Library Field* I hope this may be of help to manage libraries better. See the following url http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/Co… · *[PDF]* *Competency Index for the Library Field* - WebJunction <http://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/Co…> www.webjunction.org/.../*Competency*%20*Index*%20for%20*Library*%20... Competencies evolve as communities, libraries, and demands on staff evolve. The updated WebJunction *Competency Index for the Library Field* 2014 reflects ... · *[PDF]* *Competency Index for the Library Field* - WebJunction <https://www.webjunction.org/content/dam/WebJunction/Documents/webJunction/2…> https://www.webjunction.org/content/.../*Competency*-*Index*-2014.pdf · · Mar 5, 2014 - Acknowledgments. The *competencies* for the *Competency Index* were compiled from input from a spectrum of *library* practitioners and leaders ... Dr AL Moorthy, Former Director-DESIDOC & Chief Consultant (Inf Sci), BrahMos Aerospace, Hyderabad Centre, Adj: DRDL Rear Gate, Kanchanbagh PO, Hyderabad-500058 Ph: (O) 040-24087058; Mob: 09951212000 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA flourishes around the world
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

From *I, Science *(Imperial College, London, UK) OPEN ACCESS FLOURISHES FURTHER Posted on June 25, 2014 <http://www.isciencemag.co.uk/features/news/open-access-flourishes-further-2/> by Dalmeet Singh Chawla <http://www.isciencemag.co.uk/author/dalmeet-chawla-2/> *This news story was published in the World News section of the Super Science issue (issue 28), as one of the most important science stories of the past few months.* [image: Open Acess FF-1] <http://www.isciencemag.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Open-Acess-FF-1.jpg> Two of the largest funders of research, the National Institute of Health (NIH) and the Wellcome Trust, have begun to withhold grant payments for research that was not published under an open access license. The Wellcome Trust withheld grant payments 63 times in the last year and the NIH has also discontinued grants since July 2013 on a number of occasions because the research wasn’t published open access. As a result, the compliance rate to open access of the NIH has gone up from 75% to 82% and that of the Wellcome Trust has increased from 55% to 69%. There are more places to publish open access research than ever before. In February 2014, The Royal Society announced the launch of a new journal called *Royal Society Open Science*. The new journal publishes across a broad range of disciplines, offers open peer review as an option, and also has article level metrics to encourage post publication comments. The American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) have followed suite and announced the launch of their first open access journal, *Science Advances*. It follows on the heels of open access journal *Scientific Reports*, which was started by their competitor Nature Publishing Group in 2011. The Wellcome Trust have gone a step further and launched a new online platform called Mosaic under the most liberal open access license – CC-BY. The website actively encourages all of their content, with the exception of a few photos, to be republished on other platforms for commercial or non-commercial purposes. Their ‘Killer Dust’ piece has been republished on the *I, Science *website. Finally, the Science Museum Group Journal also started under the CC-BY license and puts out articles about science history and communication, material culture and museum display and presentation. Currently, the NIH and the Wellcome Trust are the only two funders worldwide that suppress grant payments due to noncompliance with open access policies, but with the continued rise of the open access model it is believed that other funders may follow in their footsteps in years to come. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Expressions of Interest in Hosting the Annual Open Repositories Conference, 2016
by Imma Subirats 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Apologies for cross-posting ------------------------------ June 27, 2014 Read it online: http://bit.ly/1rE2cKe -- CALL for Expressions of Interest in Hosting the Annual Open Repositories Conference, 2016 -- The Open Repositories Steering Committee seeks Expressions of Interest from candidate host organizations for the 2016 Open Repositories Annual Conference. Proposals from all geographic areas will be given consideration. -- Important dates -- The Open Repositories Steering Committee is accepting Expressions of Interest to host the OR2016 conference until August 24th 2014. Shortlisted sites will be notified before the end of September 2014. -- Background -- Candidate institutions must have the ability to host a four-day conference of approximately 300-500 attendees (OR2014 held recently in Helsinki, Finland drew more than 450 people). This includes appropriate access to conference facilities, lodging, and transportation, as well as the ability to manage a range of supporting services (food services, internet services, and conference social events; conference web site; management of registration and online payments; etc.). The candidate institutions and their local arrangements committee must have the means to support the costs of producing the conference through attendee registration and independent fundraising. Fuller guidance is provided in the Open Repositories Conference Handbook on the Open Repositories wiki. -- Expressions of Interest Guidelines -- Organisations interested in proposing to host the OR2016 conference should follow the steps listed below: 1. Expressions of Interest (EoIs) must be received by August 24th, 2014. Please direct these EoIs and any enquiries to OR Steering Committee Chair Carol Minton Morris <cmmorris(a)duraspace.org>. 2. As noted above, the Open Repositories wiki has a set of pages at Open Repositories Conference Handbook which offer guidelines for organizing an Open Repositories conference. Candidate institutions should pay particular attention to the pages listed at "Preparing a bid" before submitting an EoI. 3. The EoI must include: • the name of the institution (or institutions in the case of a joint bid) • an email address as a first point of contact • the proposed location for the conference venue with a brief paragraph describing • the local amenities that would be available to delegates, including its proximity to a reasonably well-served airport 4. The OR Steering Committee will review proposals and may seek advice from additional reviewers. Following the review, one or more institutions will be invited to submit a detailed proposal. 5. Invitations to submit a detailed proposal will be issued before the end of September 2014; institutions whose interest will not be taken up will also be notified at that time. The invitations sent out will provide a timeline for submitting a formal proposal and details of additional information available to the shortlisted sites for help in the preparation of their bid. The OR Steering Committee will be happy to answer specific queries whilst proposals are being prepared. -- About Open Repositories -- Since 2006 Open Repositories has hosted an annual conference that brings together users and developers of open digital repository platforms. For further information about Open Repositories and links to past conference sites, please visit the OR home page: http://sites.tdl.org/openrepositories/. Subscribe to announcements about Open Repositories conferences by joining the OR Google Group: http://groups.google.com/group/open-repositories. Please feel free to reflect this call for Expressions of Interest out through your communities. Thank you! The Open Repositories Conference Steering Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Assistant Vacancy
by putta swamy 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

B N M Institute of Technology, Bangalore, a leading Engineering College in Karnataka requires suitable candidates for the following post. Post: Library Assistant No. of posts: 02 Qualification: B.L.I.Sc., or Diploma in Library & Information Science. Experience: Minimum 2-3 years with good communication skills. Desirable: Basic computer skills and handling of any Library Automation Software Package is must. Priority: Preference will be given to the candidates those who have worked in Engineering College Libraries and ready to work with a commitment and responsibility. Salary: Commensurate with Qualification and Experience. Interested candidates may send in their Resume with latest photograph and scanned copies of relevant certificates by E-mail to: bnmit.lib(a)gmail.com or to the following address on or before 05-07-2014. Applications received after the due date will not be considered. R.M. Puttaswamy Chief Librarian B N M Institute of Technology 27th Cross, 12th Main, BSK 2nd Stage, Bangalore - 560 070 India. Phone:080-26711781/82 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles on Resource Description and Access (RDA)
by Salman Haider 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

New Post on RDA Blog : Recently Published Peer-Reviewed Articles on Resource Description and Access (RDA) http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2014/06/articles-on-resour… Note: RDA is a new library cataloging standard, replacing AACR2. International community is switching to RDA from AACR2, major libraries has already done so. Libraries and librarians are required to take steps in India to change to RDA and be at par with the international standards. Salman Haider Cataloging & Metadata Librarian www.google.com/+SalmanHaider -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three days "National Workshop on Content Management System Using Drupal" during 16th - 18th July, 2014
by Roma 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Respected Members, INFLIBNET is organizing three days National Workshop on “Content Management System Using Drupal” during 16th-18th July, 2014. The main objective of this workshop is to enable the participant to develop content management system or website for their institution or library. The workshop includes lectures as well as intensive hands-on training, so as to provide both theoretical base and practical skills to the participants. The participant will receive a comprehensive overview on how to build a website or CMS using Drupal including installation, configuration, page layout design and user management, etc. *Resource Persons* The resource persons are eminent IT/Computer/LIS Scientists/Professionals and experts of the country. *Venue* The Workshop will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India *Fee* With accommodation: Rs 4,500/- per person Without accommodation Rs 3,000/- per person It covers the cost of workshop kit (containing training materials), breakfast, working lunch, two time tea & snacks during the sessions. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of The INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. Please visit following link for more information: Brochure: *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/cms_drupal.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/cms_drupal.pdf>* Registration form: *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/reg_drupal.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/reg_drupal.pdf>* For participation and more information please do contact *k <k>annan(a)inflibnet.ac.in <annan(a)inflibnet.ac.in>* Thanks & Regards, Roma Asnani STA (LS) INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhiangar -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Half Day Workshop on "Six Sigma for LIS Professionals" - Reminder
by franc＠library.iisc.ernet.in 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear All, A half-day free workshop on 'Six Sigma for LIS Professionals' is being organized by NCSI-Net Foundation in collaboration with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and Raman Research Institute (RRI). Six Sigma Black Belt experts from the industry will be sharing their expertise knowledge during the workshop. Fellow professionals are encouraged to attend the seminar and get to understand the set of techniques and tools for process improvement. The detail of the event follows: Title: Six Sigma for LIS Professionals Venue: Raman Research Institute (RRI), CV Raman Avenue, Sadashivnagar (Near Mekhri Circle), Bangalore - 560080 Date and Time: 28 June 2014; 2.00 to 5.00 PM Registration: Free Workshop Objective/Coverage: This workshop will introduce the concept of Six-Sigma, its application in Library Science with specific examples and focus on designing Digital Library by using Six-Sigma approach. At the end, a case study on Six-Sigma will also be presented. The workshop will be participant driven where based on audience response/questions, speakers will try to give a six-sigma way of solving problems. Speakers: 1. Lakshmeesha S Lakshmeesha is leading a team of professionals focusing on Intellectual Property, Technology and Market analysis, at GE Global Research, JFWTC, Bangalore. He has over 20 years of professional experience spanning Research, People Management, Software Program execution and Technology strategy. He has been associated with the Six Sigma activities for the last 14 years and is a Certified DFSS Master Black Belt. He has mentored many Black Belts and Green Belts both in technology as well as functions. He is also an active coach in many of the six sigma training sessions. He has led many Lean work outs, which aim at simplifying the existing process. He has a master's degree in Bio Medical Engineering and Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation technology. He has deep interest in Healthcare technologies, TRIZ for problem solving, Lean Six sigma, apart from Intellectual Property Strategy. He has been an invited speaker in various forums focusing on Quality and Intellectual Property. 2. Ananda Byrappa Ananda Byrappa has 15 plus years of industry experience in IT, Media and R & D sectors. He is currently serving at GE as Global Leader for GE's Knowledge Center. He is leading global teams of information professionals and providing cutting edge information sources, state of the art services in the areas of information and intellectual property for GE worldwide. Ananda is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He has guided Six-Sigma projects and mentored many Green Belts. He has delivered key note addresses, lectures, plenary talks, chaired technical sessions and panel discussions in national and international events both in India and abroad. You are invited to attend this workshop. Regards, - Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bg-12 -- 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 Ajay Kum Sharma 27 Jun '14

27 Jun '14

Dear Library Professional, One of our faculty member has urgent need the below mentioned article for his research and study purpose. Title: On system reliability approach: a brief survey Author: M Ram Vol 4, No. 2. 2013, p. 101-117 Source Journal: International Journal of System Assessment in Engineering Management Publisher: Springer -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Cheena Bhavana Library & Additional charge, Hindi Bhavana Library Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA <http://www.absla.org/> Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An article on an OA repository in a toll-access journal
by Subbiah Arunachalam 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Friends: I saw a reference to this paper on an Indian open access repository in agriculture: K. Veeranjaneyulu, (2014) "KrishiKosh: an institutional repository of National Agricultural Research System in India", Library Management, Vol. 35 Iss: 4/5, pp.345 - 354. But this article itself is published in a toll access journal. One has to pay $32 + VAT to obtain a copy from Emerald. Hope authors from ICAR will publish their papers - at least the ones dealing with open access - in OA journals. The author could have considered publishing this paper in *Ariadne* or *First Monday*. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Why big deals and Gold OA are to be shunned
by Subbiah Arunachalam 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Here is why big deals and Gold OA are very bad! See http://www.econ.ucsb.edu/~tedb/Journals/PNAS-2014-Bergstrom-1403006111.pdf and http://www.insidehighered.com/blogs/library-babel-fish/shocking-secrets-rev… And do not miss the comments. Unfortunately, many funders (including Wellcome) and projects like SCOAP3 support Gold OA. And most large institutions and consortia believe that non-disclosure clauses are sacred! What is RTI for? Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TISS Admission Notification: PG Diploma in Digital Lib and Information Management 2014-15
by Satish Kanamadi 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Centre for Library and Information Management Studies, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is a major c entre involved in capacity building of LIS professionals. It offers PG Diploma, Masters and PhD Programmes in Library and Information Science with a focus on digital libraries, knowledge organization, e-Resources Management and web based information services. Being offered since 2010, this One Year dual mode programme is spread over two semesters and focus of providing hands on training on Digital Libraries (D Space, GSDL) , Library Automation (Koha) and Content Management Systems like Drupal. It uses contact classes for on-campus and Moodle e-learning platform for its off-campus sessions. It is aimed at creating trained manpower to handle digital libraries and electronic resources. There is a burgeoning need for trained librarians in the light of national priorities like National Mission on Education through Information and Communication technology (NME-ICT) and National Knowledge Commission (NKC). This programme will equip librarians with skills of digital library and information management to play a bigger role in their organizations. The salient features of this programme are well crafted curriculum, expert faculty, enhanced emphasis on hands on lab experience, sound theory and experiential learning unique to TISS. Last date for submission of application is 10th July 2014 Please visit the following websites for prospectus and application form. http://www.tiss.edu/admissions-2013/post-graduate-diploma-in-digital-librar… <http://www.tiss.edu/admissions-2013/admissions-open-for-pgdlim-2013-14/admi…> or at http://library.tiss.edu/pgdlim.html We will also be happy to answer your queries. Thanks and Regards, Satish Kanamadi PhD C chairperson Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Tata Institute of Social Sciences V N Purav Marg, Deonar MUMBAI - 400088 , INDIA Tel: 91-22-25525283, 255252 8 4 ,255252 72, 25525274 Email: satish(a)tiss.edu <satish(a)tiss.edu> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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RECRUITMENT NOTICE: Library Assistant at National Institute of Fashion Technology, Gandhinagar
by संजीव कुमार जैन 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

National Institute of Fashion Technology (A Statutory Body under the NIFT Act, 2006) Setup by Ministry of Textiles, Govt. of India NIFT Campus, GH-0 Road, Near Infocity, Gandhinagar-382 007, Gujarat. RECRUITMENT NOTICE Advertisement No. NIFT/GNR/Estt/2014 The National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagarinvitesapplications for the following posts to be filled on CONTRACTbasis. Machine Mechanic Junior Assistant *Library Assistant* For details, please refer our website http://www.nift.ac.in/gandhinagar/rec.html -- *Sanjeev Kumar Jain* *National Institute of Fashion Technology* NIFT Campus, GH-0 Road, Near Infocity Gandhinagar- 382 007 Gujarat, India Phone No : +91 - 79 - 23265101 http://www.nift.ac.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 BNPRADHAN＠CUO 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Dear Colleague, Can u pls. send the following article for one of our faculty. Theoretical Influences on the Establishment of Inclusive Practices *DOI:*10.1080/0305764960260108 -- धन्यवाद सादर - विजय Thanking you Regards - Bijay ********************************************** *बिजयानंद प्रधान* ବିଜୟାନନ୍ଦ ପ୍ରଧାନ *Bijayananda Pradhan, M.Sc., MLISc., UGC-NET* *सेंट्रल यूनिवर्सिटी ऑफ़ उड़ीसा* *Central University of Orissa* *कोरापुट -७६४ ०२०* *Koraput-764 020* e-mail: ncsipradhan(a)yahoo.com Ph : 09437491428, 06852-288207 ********************************************** *“A library is a place where a person can go and return empty handed, still carrying a lot of things with him”* Please do not print this email unless it is absolutely necessary. The information contained in this electronic message and any attachments to this message are intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain proprietary, confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, you should not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail. Please notify the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message and any attachments. WARNING: Computer viruses can be transmitted via email. The recipient should check this email and any attachments for the presence of viruses. The company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ADMISSION OPEN FOR PGDLAN 2014-15 BATCH
by Sandeep Bhavsar 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Dear All I am delighted to state that the Seventh batch of PGDLAN course will commence from July 2014. As you may be knowing that the Joshi-Bedekar College’s Post-Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) is a proactive step to bridge the gap between theory and need-based application of ICT among working librarians. In other words, it is an attempt to develop technology savvy librarians to take on new challenges of information management. The main features of this course are: v · Content: 75% Hands-on Training/Practice; 25% Demonstration and Lecture. v · Project: A socially relevant, web enabled information product has to be developed. v · Timings: Sundays from 9 am to 5 pm. Instructors: Experienced Teachers and Instructors from the technical fields. Please visit http://vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN_2011.htm to get details of objectives of the course, content, eligibility, nature of assessment, standards of passing, fees, online application form, last date for application etc. You may take the course on your own or may get sponsored from your institution. For more information, Please be in touch with Prof. Narayan Barse at 99690 51287. -- *Regards * *Sandeep Bhavsar* B.com, M.Lib.I.Sc SET, M.Phil, American Library Association - FERA 2011 fellow Librarian Dr. V N Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane (W) 400601 Mumbai INDIA Mobile : 9987049099 www.vpmthane.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcements of SALIS Awards for the year 2013
by Mailing List Admin 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 21:32:32 -0700 From: Arunachalam Hariharan <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Dear SALIS Members and Members of the LIS community, On behalf of Founder President, President and Governing Council of SALIS, I pleased to announce that SALIS invites an application/nominations from the members of LIS community for the following awards . 1. Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra Best Librarian Award (National Level Award) Sponsored by Dr. Harish Chandra, Librarian, IIT Madras 2. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Librarian Award Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu-Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) Sponsored by AutoLib Software System, Chennai 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award (below 40 years) (National Level award) Sponsored by Dr.A.M.Venkatachalam,Senior Librarian,Chettinad College of Engineering and Technology, Karur, TamilNadu A committee constituted by the President, SALIS will select a suitable candidate for each award among the nominations/applications received strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. If suitable candidates are not found for the award, the committee will nominate deserving LIS professionals strictly based on the criteria fixed for the award. All the awardees will be presented memento, shawl and citation during the two day SALIS 2014 - National Conference on "National Conference on Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through InnovativeServices and Technologies” on 8th August 2014 during the inaugural function. Last date for the receipt of application/nomination is 12.7.2014. Application forms can be download at www.salis.in visit: http://www.salis.in/ see under News & Announcements See the messages scrolling To download the desired application from, please click and wait.. You may also send a mail to salis_info(a)yahoo.co.in for receiving the application by mail with the subject name as 'Application fo SALIS Awards". All the details of the awards, eligibility, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents ( hard copies ) should be sent by post only to: The President SALIS 32G, 2nd Main Road Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125 Instructions: 1. Applicant should be a citizen of India. 2. The applicant should be a working library professional who holds at least Bachelors degree in library science or its equivalent. 3. Interested professionals should apply in the prescribed application form only 4. Senior professionals can also nominate deserving candidates using the prescribed application. 5. The application form can be downloaded from the SALIS website at www.salis.in 6. Filled application as per instructions given with supported documents should reach SALIS office on or before 12.7.2014. 7. Please note that application only will be accpted with documentary evidence only in hardcopy wherever required. 8. Softcopy of the application will not be accepted. 9. A committee constituted by SALIS will scrutinize the received application/nomination forms from eligible candidates and select one applicant for each award based on the criteria set for the award. If suitable candidate for each award is not found, the committee will nominate eligible candidate for the award strictly based on the criteria for the award. 10. The decision of the committee constituted by SALIS, to select the candidate for the award is final. 11. Award Committee has the right to post-pone or cancels the award for any unavoidable reason. 12. No enquirey will be entertained about to know the stauts of the award 13. The result of the award will be communicated to the awardess and also to the forum 14. All correspondence should be addressed to the ‘ The President, 32G, 2nd Main Road, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam, Chennai –600 125 with best regards Founder President, President, General Secretary and SALIS Governing Council

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Key Answers of K-SET Examination held on 8th December 2013
by shekarappa 26 Jun '14

26 Jun '14

K-SET Examination held on 8th December 2013 Key answers available below website http://kset.uni-mysore.ac.in/key_answers.php -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Level Workshop on 'Advanced DSpace' at GIPE, Pune from 25 - 27 Aug 2014
by GIPE PUNE 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! DSpace is the most implemented digital library software around the world. According to Directory of Open Access Repository (DOAR), of the 2679 registered Repositories, 1133 (42%) are using DSpace. Whereas, in India, of the 69 Repositories, 43 (62%) are using DSpace. Due to varying technical skills of the administrators, it is observed that most of these repositories use different versions from DSpace 1.6 to DSpace 4.1 and also some of the powerful features of DSpace are underutilized. Considering this, GIPE has planned a workshop on 'Advanced DSpace' to bring all the repositories under one version and make use of the most of the DSpace features. Another purpose of this workshop will be to develop a pool of experienced DSpace experts by providing hands-on training with ample practical knowledge that will enable them to build most effective digital repositories in India using DSpace. Workshop will comprise of lectures, demonstration and hands-on training using latest DSpace in detail. Each participant will be provided with a dedicated machine. Resource Person: Prof A R D Prasad, Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) , Bangalore Target Participants: LIS Professionals, Digital Library Administrator, and DSpace Administrators with working knowledge of DSpace. Number of participants is limited to 20 only. The participants will be selected on first come first served basis. Topics that will be covered during the Workshop. 1. DSpace installation on Unbuntu from scratch 2. Customization of input worksheets 3. DSpace access restriction & authorization (based on IP, Domain) 4. Import/Export 5. DSpace hit search, did you mean, request copy feature, Item Mapper, Disable User Login etc. 6. OAI-PMH / ORE 7. Solr, Sword, LNI, REST protocol 8. Vocabulary control and 9. Using Library of Congress authority files 10. DSpace statistics based on Solr 11. Discovery Module 12. Embargo Configuration 13. Item level versioning 14. Enabling Google Scholar 15. DSpace Customization of screens, mails 16. Customizing Language interface 17. DSpace backup/restore and upgrade Registration fees: Rs. 4000/- Only. Includes Workshop Kit on CD-ROM (LibLiveCD with LUbuntu 12.4 LTS, Koha 3.16, Drupal 7.28 and DSpace 4.1) and working Lunch and Tea / Coffee. It can be paid by cash or Cheque / DD drawn on any nationalized bank in favour of Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (GIPE) payable at Pune and must reach the workshop coordinator before 15 Aug 2014. Accommodation: Non-Air Conditioned Accommodation with prior request will be arranged at S M Joshi Socialist Foundation (Four KMs away from GIPE) on payment of Rs. 300/- per day per person from 25 August 2014. For Registration Form and any other queries, please write to gipelibrary(a)gmail.com Nanaji Shewale (Ph D) Librarian Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in http://dspace.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Millions of images for research
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Friends: Here is some good news for the researchers you support in your institutions. This was sent to me by Johan Oomen: I just came across this announcement from Yahoo Labs: "One Hundred Million Creative Commons Flickr Images for Research”. More information here: http://yahoolabs.tumblr.com/post/89783581601/one-hundred-million-creative-c… Best wishes, Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DISCOVERY SERVICE Blog
by nikesh 25 Jun '14

25 Jun '14

Hello Library professionals, EBSCO has recently brought out a blog for discovery Service. The Discovery Pulse blog will be another, important avenue for knowing more about discovery service and innovations. The blog is dedicated to everything discovery - from technology news, to industry perspectives, and product updates. You can view the blog here: http://discovery.ebsco.com/pulse Blog will be announced via social media in the coming days as well. A few points: · There is a built in new feature so you can readily share articles with prospects and customers. Under each article you will see social media icons. Just click to share via LinkedIn, FaceBook, Twitter, Google Plus or email. · You can subscribe to the blog via RSS. On the blog, click on Subscribe RSS on the top right. Select the RSS feed address in your browser's address bar and copy it. Then, in Outlook, go to Tools à Account Settings à RSS Feeds à New. Paste the RSS feed address and you're all set. Thanks *Nikesh Narayanan* *M.Tech, MLIS, M.Com* Discovery Service Engineer (India) *EBSCO* Information Services India Pvt. Ltd., 301-303 Ansal Chamber - II 6, Bhikaji Cama place New Delhi - 110 066 India Phone: +91 8130995687 Fax: +91 112619 8968 eisidse(a)vsnl.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on "Questionnaire Design and Analysis" - June 29, 2014 @ Mysore
by Sunil MV 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear LISForum Member, Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore, in collaboration with St. Philomena's College, Mysore, is organizing a one-day workshop on ‘Questionnaire Design and Analysis’ under the series “Publish or Perish” stared by MyLISA. This is the third workshop on the series which aims to address the issues related to the researchers. The workshop is scheduled on Sunday, June 29, 2014, at Conference Hall, St. Philomena's College, Mysore-Bangalore Road, Bannimantap, Mysore. For registration, resource persons and other details please visit http://mylisamysore.weebly.com/ For more information please contact: Sri. Nagaraja, President, MyLISA Mysore & Librarian, Regional Institute of Education (RIE), Manasagangotri, Mysore. Cell: 9448052236| Email: mylisamysore(a)gmail.com Mr. Ronald Prakash Cutina, Librarian, St. Philomena's College, Mysore Cell: 9880191303 | Email: ronald_prakash(a)yahoo.com With sincere regards, Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, INDIA Mobile: 998639832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Google coverage of Latin American IRs
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Jun 23, 2014 at 11:42 AM Subject: Google coverage of Latin American IRs To: Les Carr <lac(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk> and others Dear Leslie: Here is the paper on Google's coverage of papers deposited in Latin American repositories. If we promote IRs then we must also ensure that search engines like Google, Google Scholar, BASE (Bielefeld), Duckduckgo, yahoo, etc. capture ALL papers deposited in ALL IRs. Arun The dark side of Open Access in Google and Google Scholar: the case of Latin-American repositories Enrique Orduña-Malea <http://arxiv-web3.library.cornell.edu/find/cs/1/au:+Orduna_Malea_E/0/1/0/al…> , Emilio Delgado Lopez-Cozar <http://arxiv-web3.library.cornell.edu/find/cs/1/au:+Lopez_Cozar_E/0/1/0/all…> (Submitted on 17 Jun 2014) Since repositories are a key tool in making scholarly knowledge open access, determining their presence and impact on the Web is essential, particularly in Google (search engine par excellence) and Google Scholar (a tool increasingly used by researchers to search for academic information). The few studies conducted so far have been limited to very specific geographic areas (USA), which makes it necessary to find out what is happening in other regions that are not part of mainstream academia, and where repositories play a decisive role in the visibility of scholarly production. The main objective of this study is to ascertain the presence and visibility of Latin American repositories in Google and Google Scholar through the application of page count and visibility indicators. For a sample of 137 repositories, *the results indicate that the indexing ratio is low in Google, and virtually nonexistent in Google Scholar; they also indicate a complete lack of correspondence between the repository records and the data produced by these two search tools*. These results are mainly attributable to limitations arising from the use of description schemas that are incompatible with Google Scholar (repository design) and the reliability of web indicators (search engines). We conclude that *neither Google nor Google Scholar accurately represent the actual size of open access content published by Latin American repositories*; this may indicate a non-indexed, hidden side to open access, which could be limiting the dissemination and consumption of open access scholarly literature. Comments:16 pages, 6 tablesSubjects: Digital Libraries (cs.DL)Cite as: arXiv:1406.4331 <http://arxiv-web3.library.cornell.edu/abs/1406.4331> [cs.DL] (or arXiv:1406.4331v1 <http://arxiv-web3.library.cornell.edu/abs/1406.4331v1> [cs.DL] for this version) Submission history From: Delgado Lopez-Cozar emilio [view email <http://arxiv.org/auth/show-email/2c6fa488/1406.4331>] *[v1]* Tue, 17 Jun 2014 11:45:30 GMT (560kb) Which authors of this paper are endorsers? <http://arxiv.org/auth/show-endorsers/1406.4331> | Disable MathJax (What is MathJax? <http://arxiv-web3.library.cornell.edu/help/mathjax/>) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for MLIS, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Regular and Part-time Programmes
by DrSuruli Nathi 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear Professionals *Department of Library and Information Science, **Bharathidasan University, * *Tiruchirappalli – 620 024* The Department of Library and Information Science offering Integrated MLIS (2 years) Academic programme in full-time and Research Programmes of M. Phil. and Ph.D. in full-time and Part-time with the industry need based updated curriculum. In addition an Add on Course – Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library & knowledge Management (PGDKM) which is of one year in full time and two years in part time duration. Department has well qualified faculty members to train the students in traditional and newer technologies to meet the current and future challenges. This department is offering the courses with practical exposure and students are trained by the faculty members in the areas of Classification, Cataloguing, Digital Resource Management, Digital Library, Institutional Repository, Web technology etc. The Department is arranging suitable placement facilities for the students in various libraries/Information Industries. These Programmes with updated curriculum in meeting present needs of government, academic, corporate libraries and information industries to ensure the cent present employability. Our degree programmes provide a solid foundation in core and emerging areas of Library and Information Science and trains students to become independent researchers. *Fur future details please contact: * Dr. Srinivasa Ragavan, Librarian and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasa University. Trichy -24. Cell: 9486916358 Off: 0431- 2407068 *Application and other details you can visit: * http://www.bdu.ac.in/admission/regular2012 *Last date for submission of application: 30.07.2012* -- With regards Dr. T. M. Surulinathi M.com, MLIS, M.Phil., Ph.D, PGDCA, HDNCC, CGT Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Bharathidasan University Trichy - 620 024 Mobile No: 9943653068 http://surulinathi.webnode.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KV Pattom Library launches "Face a Book: The Reading Challenge"
by S.L. Faisal 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear All, I am happy to inform you that we have launched a Library Project titled as "Face a Book: The Reading Challenge" recently. ABOUT THE PROJECT 'Face a Book (FaB) Challenge' is a summer reading programme to promote reading habit during the summer holidays, followed by year-long activities to evaluate its effectiveness. OBJECTIVES The basic objectives of the project are, -to help the students to enjoy reading more and motivate them to read for pleasure -to develop critical reading skills like comprehension, speed, note taking and referencing -to encourage critical thinking, innovation and creativity -to make the students lifelong readers and learners PROJECT PLANNING Stage-1 Fifty (50) students, divided in to two groups (Age 11-14 and Age 15-17), are selected for the Project as 'FaB Challengers'. They have registered on the project website. Fifty Books were selected from the Library based on their content and the age of the reader. Each FaB Challenger has been given with a Book. Stage-2 Each FaB Challenger has to prepare a scrap book titled as “My Little Book on_______”, with a review of the selected book, author profile, bibliography (list of books by the author or written on the book), character sketches, new words/phrases, drawings, paintings, quizzes, quotations, images, comments, references, etc. The scrap book shall be submitted at the time of reopening for evaluation. There will be an exhibition of the scrap books. The FaB Challengers will be provided access to the project blog, where they can post contents like reviews, comments, critical analysis, notes, studies and recommendations A one minute video of the FaB Challenger will be shot in which he/she has to present a review of the book. The videos will be uploaded on to the project website. The FaB Challengers have to present an item on the book in the School Assembly. Stage-3 A FaB Challenger will act as an authority of the particular book and the author. All FaB Challengers will be honoured with ‘Fab Challenger’ badges and participation certificates. Stage-4 All FaB Challengers will be evaluated throughout the Project period and graded accordingly. Based on the performance they will be awarded at the end of the project. STATUS Now the Project is at its Second Stage. You may visit the Project website www.faceabook.info to see all the FaB Challengers and what they are doing. PROJECT WEBSITE www.faceabook.info Thanks and regards S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 http://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com www.slfaisal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Artcile Request
by mandhirasalam m 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear Sir / Madam, One of our faculty requires the following paper for his research. Those who have access to the paper, please send the soft copy to my e-mail. Framework of a fuzzy quality function deployment system by Khoo LP and No NC International journal of Production research, Vol.34, pp 299-311 Thanks and with Kind Regards, Dr.M.Mandhirasalam MA.,MLIS.,M.Phil.,Ph.D. Librarian Coimbatore Institute of Technology (Government Aided Autonomous Institution) Coimbatore - 641 014 Tamilnadu, India. Mobile: 98429 56585 E-mail: mandhra_m(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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Congratulations to Dr.Sujatha.H.R. for awarded the 'Excellence in Research'
by Bhaskar Reddy M 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, Congratulations to Dr.Sujatha.H.R, Librarian(S G ), Sri Venkataramana Swamy College, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada and also President of Dakshina Kannada & Kodagu Library Association, has been awarded the ' Excellence in Research' award has been announced by Educationexpo TV-'Science and Technology Awards-2014' (EET-CRS- a National Research Branding Company) The URL of the award notification: http://educationexpo.tv/news.php?id=MTA2 The evaluation criteria followed by the CRS research team led by Dr D C Singh, Chief Advisor Research were based on parameters like research papers as first author, review and articles published, books and chapters written as first author and edited, PI ship of projects, seminar organized, invited talks given, Radio/TV talks, popular articles published, patent field and consultancy project undertaken. She was also the recipient of the Travel Grant by UGC for presenting her research paper at the University of York, UK during July 2013. With Regards, M.Bhaskar Reddy Assistant Librarian M.S.Ramaiah Institute of Technology Bangalore-560054 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Radio Talk on " School Libraries and Reading Culture (Malayalam) today 9.16pm at AIR, all stations in Kerala
by Dr. A.T. Francis 24 Jun '14

24 Jun '14

Dear LIS Professionals, A Radio Talk by me on " School Libraries and Reading Culture (Malayalam) will be telecasted today 9.16pm at AIR, all stations in Kerala. Please intimate your friends. Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Help to get the articles & BCs
by SRINIVAS VEMULA 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Dear Professional colleges, Please any one help me to get the articles & Book chapters for one of the research scholar. Leach, J., & Scott, P. (1999, August). Teaching and learning science: Linking individual and sociocultural perspectives. Paper presented at the Meeting of the European Association for Research in Learning and Instruction, Goteborg, Sweden, as part of the symposium 'In memory of Rosalind Driver: Advances in research on science learning.' Tobin, K., Tippins, D. J., & Gallard, A. J. (1994). Research on instructional strategies for science teaching. In D. L. Gabel (Ed.), Handbook of research on science teaching and learning (pp. 45-93). New York: Macmillan Publishing Company. Tobin, K. G. (1998). Issues and Trends in the Teaching of Science. In B. J. Fraser & K. G. Tobin (Eds.), International Handbook of Science Education (pp. 129-151). Dordrecht: Kluwer Academic Publishers. Connelly, F. M., & Clandinin, D. J. (2000). Narrative understandings of teacher knowledge. Journal of Curriculum and Supervision, 15(4), 315-331. Regards, Srinivas Vemula TISS Campus, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad - 500 030 email: libraryth(a)tiss.edu http://www.campus.tiss.edu/ Ph: 040-2401 7701/02/03 Extn. 225 (off) Mobile: 09885016274 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fedora Scientific
by Subbiah Arunachalam 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Friends: Those of you working in science-orientd libraries might wish to install Fedora Scientific in your library & info centre. And those of you who teach Masters level LIS courses might wish to include this as part of your teaching programme. http://opensource.com/life/14/6/linux-distribution-science-geeks Best. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Half Day Workshop on "Six Sigma for LIS Professionals"
by madhuresh.singhal 23 Jun '14

23 Jun '14

Dear All, A half-day free workshop on 'Six Sigma for LIS Professionals' is being organized by NCSI-Net Foundation in collaboration with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and Raman Research Institute (RRI). Six Sigma Black Belt experts from the industry will be sharing their expertise knowledge during the workshop. Fellow professionals are encouraged to attend the seminar and get to understand the set of techniques and tools for process improvement. The detail of the event follows: Title: Six Sigma for LIS Professionals Venue: Raman Research Institute (RRI), CV Raman Avenue, Sadashivnagar (Near Mekhri Circle), Bangalore - 560080 Date and Time: 28 June 2014; 2.00 to 5.00 PM Registration: Free Workshop Objective/Coverage: This workshop will introduce the concept of Six-Sigma, its application in Library Science with specific examples and focus on designing Digital Library by using Six-Sigma approach. At the end, a case study on Six-Sigma will also be presented. The workshop will be participant driven where based on audience response/questions, speakers will try to give a six-sigma way of solving problems. Speakers - Lakshmeesha S Lakshmeesha is leading a team of professionals focusing on Intellectual Property, Technology and Market analysis, at GE Global Research, JFWTC, Bangalore. He has over 20 years of professional experience spanning Research, People Management, Software Program execution and Technology strategy. He has been associated with the Six Sigma activities for the last 14 years and is a Certified DFSS Master Black Belt. He has mentored many Black Belts and Green Belts both in technology as well as functions. He is also an active coach in many of the six sigma training sessions. He has led many Lean work outs, which aim at simplifying the existing process. He has a master's degree in Bio Medical Engineering and Bachelor's degree in Instrumentation technology. He has deep interest in Healthcare technologies, TRIZ for problem solving, Lean Six sigma, apart from Intellectual Property Strategy. He has been an invited speaker in various forums focusing on Quality and Intellectual Property. Ananda Byrappa Ananda Byrappa has 15 plus years of industry experience in IT, Media and R & D sectors. He is currently serving at GE as Global Leader for GE's Knowledge Center. He is leading global teams of information professionals and providing cutting edge information sources, state of the art services in the areas of information and intellectual property for GE worldwide. Ananda is a certified Six Sigma Black Belt. He has guided Six-Sigma projects and mentored many Green Belts. He has delivered key note addresses, lectures, plenary talks, chaired technical sessions and panel discussions in national and international events both in India and abroad. You are invited to attend this workshop. Regards Madhuresh Singhal (on behalf of NCSI-Net Foundation) Senior Manager - Knowledge Services Advinus Therapeutics Ltd (A TATA Enterprise) 21 & 22, Phase 2, Peenya Industrial Area, Bangalore - 560058 Phone: +91 98861 82822 Meet us at BIO International Convention | June 23-26, 2014 | San Diego, CA | Booth # 5323 ************************************************************************************************* This email and its attachments are confidential and proprietary to Advinus Therapeutics Ltd. and are meant for the intended recipient only. If you are not the intended recipient, do not take any actions based on the contents of this message, except to permanently delete the message and its attachments and inform the sender immediately. ************************************************************************************************* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Remembering P.N. Panicker, the Father of Library and Literacy movement in Kerala in Thrissur and conclusion of Four Month’s long NET Coaching in LIS on 22nd June 2014 by ALA and KLA
by Dr. A.T. Francis 21 Jun '14

21 Jun '14

Dear LIS Professionals, The Academic Library Association (ALA) and Thrissur Region of the Kerala Library Association (KLA) is jointly organising a meeting to remember Sri. P.N. Panicker, the Father of Library and Literacy movement in Keralaand conclusion of Four Month’s long NET Coaching in LIS in a meeting organised on 22nd June 2014, Sunday at the St. ThomasCollege, Thrissur at 3.30-5.30pm. Soliciting the esteemed presence of all library professionals in Thrissur, Ernakulam, Palakkad, Calicut and Malappuram area with their friends. With regards, Dr. A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhD HEAD, LIBRARY College of Horticulture Kerala Agricultural University Thrissur - 680 656, India, 91-9496839409 (m) francisaloor(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA-CPD to organize a One Day Workshop on Managing Literature for Scholarly Writing on 13 July 2014 in Thiruvananthapuram
by S.L. Faisal 21 Jun '14

21 Jun '14

Dear All, Kerala Library Association Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) is organizing a one day Workshop on Managing Literature for Scholarly Writing. About the workshop This workshop will empower the researcher to systemically identify, capture, organize, and use the scholarly literature. The researchers also will be able to learn how to manage the numerous PDF files they already have in a proper way and how to add notes and annotations to them. Further it will also provide insights about how to use its bibliographical information to generate the references / citations and to insert them in MSWord / Open Office during the paper / theses writing process in the required citation style. Workshop Components: - Installation and customization of reference software Zotero. - Capturing and organizing references/citations and full text. - Managing literature including notes and annotations - Referencing / citation – styles - Integration with Word Processor for citing and generating bibliography - Data backup and restore Resource persons: The resource persons include academicians and eminent information professionals who have made a mark in the field of information search and handling reference management softwares. Who should attend? Research scholars of all disciplines, students pursuing MPhil / post Master’s programmes, Professionals working in Academic Libraries, R & D Libraries, Academicians of all disciplines, ICT Professionals in Academic and R&D Institutions. Date and Venue The workshop would be conducted at the KLA – Centre for Professional Development, No. 36, II Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana, Thiruvananthapuram. The date and time is 13 July 2014 from 09.00am to 12.30pm. & 1.30 pm to 5.00pm. (Two batches) Registration Registration fee is Rs. 250/- per participant. This entitles the participant for the workshop kit [including software CD-ROM], and refreshments. How to apply? Candidates interested to participate should apply online. Visit, http://klaweblog.wordpress.com to apply online. Demand draft for Rs. 250/- drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association payable at Thiruvananthapuram should be sent to the address: V. Sriram, (Treasurer, KLA, DBRA-80, Cliff House Road, Kowdiar P.O., Thiruvananthapuram – 695003 so as to reach us on or before 5 July 2014. For details visit: http://klaweblog.wordpress.com Thank you ************************************* For KLA S.L.Faisal EC Member, KLA & Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Ph.09447699724 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Information on Inviting Retired Person as Expert Member for Ph.D. Committee
by Ramakrishna Reddy 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Dear Forum Members, Pl some body provide me information on the following point: "As per UGC norms, can a retired professional be invited as an Expert Member to viva-voce of a candidate, for award of Ph.D. in the field of Library and Information Science". With Regards, Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy Chief Librarian Acharya Institutes Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road Hesaraghatta Main Road Soldevanahalli, Bangalore - 560 090 Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431 Mobile: 9739038652 Residence: 080-23461829 E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in krred(a)yahoo.com drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com http://www.acharya.ac.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 - regarding
by BO.Sathivel Murugan 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Dear Professional If it is possible, kindly send me the following full article for my research publication Information Usage Patterns of Postgraduate Students at Nishter Medical College, Multan, Pakistan MW Javed, R Bhatti - Journal of Hospital Librarianship, Vol:13 (4) 2013 Publisher : Taylor & Francis DOI:10.1080/15323269.2013.834198 With warm regards Dr.BO.Sathivel Murugan, Ph.D., IRT-Perundurai Medical College Perundurai - 638 053 Erode Dt Tamilnadu 09442922723 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Android Application for Biju Patnaik Central Library
by DP Tripathi 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Dear All, In technological era, we are all trying to disseminate information to our users as quickly as possible with the help of technology. In the same process, we have also developed an android application to access the general information, e-thesis & e-books details about Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela through Mobile using Android Application. This application will work with any smart phone which supports android. Please download, install and use the same to get the latest updates of BPCL, NIT Rourkela. The application can be downloaded from the link given below. http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/android.apk Thanks with kind regards, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 www.librarianguide.in ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening for Library Management Trainee at NIFT Hyderabad
by anand bandi 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the following write up on your Forum for the benefit of LIS Professionals. "The National Institute of Fashion Technology, Govt.of India, looking for fresh MLISc Candidates for the position of Information Management Trainee to work in the integrated Resource Center environment to freshers to learn the techniques and tools for enhanced services to the Scholars, Students, Faculty and the Industry at large. Those candidates who are interested to apply, should be fluent in spoken and written English, sound LIS technical skill with computer know- how. The candidates selected will be paid a stipend of Rs 10000=00 per month for a period of one year. On successful completion of the Trainee-ship, the Candidates will be awarded with NIFT Certificate which will be a stepping stone for those who aspire to be a successful Professionals in their Carrier. Fresh Post Graduates, who attended their regular programme from the Indian Universities may submit their respective CV to the undersigned latest by 13th June 2014 either by e-mail or by Courier/Post. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Center, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Opp.Hi-Tech City, Madhapur, Hyderabad-500 081 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in www.nift.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference
by Gopal Dixit 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Kindly Circulate the below Information Dear Sir/madam, We are indeed very happy to inform you that the Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga is going to host and organize National Conference on “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries: Making a Difference in Knowledge Age” during August 12 – 13, 2014 in Gulbarga, India. The National Conference 2014 is an National event and is expected to bring together over 500 delegates from all over India including library science, digital libraries, computer science, and knowledge organization. The theme of the conference is divided into 7 sessions such as (1) Application of ICT in Academic Libraries, (2) Security Issues, (3) Technologies for Sustainability, (4) Networking of Management Libraries, (5) Knowledge Management, (6) Resources & Services, (7) Human Resources Management. Last Date of Final Paper Submission : 05/07/2014 Intimation of Acceptance : 08/07/2014 Authors are invited to submit abstract/full papers to the specified e-mail: librariancuk(a)gmail.com All the papers must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format and should not exceed more than seven pages. Paper to be submitted should not be previously published in other conference/Journal. All the papers will be reviewed by the technical committee and the corresponding author of selected paper will be intimated through e-mail. PROCEEDING PUBLICATION Abstract (about 300 words and 4 to 5 keywords) of the papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be published in book format with ISBN no. This conference is useful to all mainly researchers, LIS students, faculty and Librarians. It is a great platform for all participants across the country to share their knowledge, expertise and experience. Therefore, I am extremely happy to invite you as a participant for the National conference and I also request you to encourage your colleagues to participate in the national conference. For more details, please find the enclosed brochure for your kind information and circulation. website: http://cuklibrary.ac.in/conference.html Warm Regards and thanks -- Dr. P. S. KATTIMANI Deputy Librarian Central University of Karnataka 2nd Floor, Karya Soudha Gulbarga University Campus, Gulbarga - 585 106 KARNATAKA (INDIA) Cell No. 09483546555 (O) 08472-273643 -- -- With Regards G. JP. Dixit Central University of Karnataka Library Gulbarga Cell: +91 9845464635 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reference collections
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Friends: If you are a reference librarian, you may find this white paper on the Status of Reference Collections by Elisabeth Leonard, MSLS, MBA, useful. *http://www.sagepub.com/repository/binaries/pdfs/StateofReference.pdf <http://www.sagepub.com/repository/binaries/pdfs/StateofReference.pdf>* *Abstract* SAGE conducted research that shows that the introduction of new technologies, the pervasive nature of free internet sources, and tightened budgets have caused librarians to conceive of and purchase reference differently. Reference service, whether it is provided at a service desk or via research consultations, remains necessary because patrons are overwhelmed by the abundance of information, leaving librarians to serve as research guides who may point patrons to reference resources without ever referring to them as “reference.” Future changes in the nature of reference are anticipated as librarians begin to expect reference to look and feel like any other information resource, rather than feeling like a print-based, stagnant, and protected resource. This white paper addresses each of these areas as they relate to public, academic, government, medical, health, and corporate libraries in Asia, Europe, South America, and North America. Keywords: libraries, budgets, collection development, collection management, reference, information seeking behaviour. Best. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Seminar on Role of Public Libraries in 21st Century and Felicitation of Distinguished Personalities
by Nagappa B 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Dear Professional Friends, Karnataka State Library Association in collaboration with Dept. of Public Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka and Public Libraries Employees Association, Bangalore cordially invite you to the Seminar on Role of Public Libraries in 21st Century and Felicitation of Distinguished Personalities. Eminent Speakers: 1. National Mission on Libraries By Dr. PY Rajendra Kumar, Director General, National Library of India, Kolkata 2. Public Libraries in Contemporary Context By Prof. CR Karishiddappa, Professor of Emeritus, Karnatak University, Dharwad Felicitation of Distinguished Personalities: 1. Dr. PY Rajendra Kumar, DG National Library of India, Kolkata 2. Dr. L Byrappa, President, Karnataka State Employees Association, Bangalore 3. Dr. Satish Kumar S Hosamani, Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Bangalore 4. Sri. SF Duragannavar, Member, Kannada Pustaka Pradhikar & Former Chief Librarian, Dept. of Public Libraries, Bangalore 5. Sri. GM Sannamuddayya, Honorary President, Karnataka State Employees Association, Bangalore Inauguration By: Dr. Chandrashekhar B Kambar, Famous Literaturist and Jnanapeeth Awardee Chief Guest: Prof. VG Talwar, Vice Chancellor, Reva University, Bangalore, President KALA, Bangalore and Former Vice Chancellor, Mysore Date: 21st June 2014 Time: 3.30 PM Venue: Granthangana, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampi Nagar, Bangalore Registration: Open to all and free. Dr. IH Jahagirdar General Secretary Karnataka State Library Association =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: A MOOC on copyright for teachers and librarians
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Friends at Academic and Research Libraries: I want to alert the members of this list to a short Coursera MOOC on copyright, designed for teachers and librarians at all levels, that will be offered starting *21 July 2014*. The MOOC is taught by three librarian/lawyers who all specialize in this area -- Kevin Smith of Duke University, Anne Gilliland from UNC Chapel Hill, and Lisa Macklin from Emory University. This is a free course. More information and enrollment are available at the course site: https://www.coursera.org/course/cfel Of course, the course will talk about US copyright law, but it would still be useful and relevant to Indian librarians. Best, Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Manipal University - Admission to MSc. Library and Information Science Program
by Mahabaleshwara Rao 20 Jun '14

20 Jun '14

Dear Moderator, Kindly publish the following message on your mailing list. Admission to M.Sc. Library and Information Science program is open at Maniapal University, Manipal, Karnnataka for the academic year 2014-2015. This course is of two years duration (four semesters) and the minimum admission eligibility is Bachelor degree in any stream (BA, BCom., BSc., BCA, BBM etc.). Program fee is Rs. 35,000.00 per annum. Admissions are done on the basis of marks obtained in qualifying examinations. Classes will commence from 8th August, 2014. Following are the highlights of the program:  Updated and employable curriculum  Practice-led teaching and practice-supported learning  Hands-on-training through online and offline resources  Exposure to the advanced techniques in the field of librarianship  Computing, internet and library software training facilities  Library practicing in world-class Manipal University Libraries  All faculty members are with Ph.D. qualification Applications are available at select branches of State Bank of India and ICICI Banks. For more details, may contact Director, Admission, Manipal University, Manipal [admissions(a)manipal.edu] or Department of Library and Information Science, Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal [Ph: 0820 2922358 or 0820 2922609; M: 9448842867; 9964498288; e-Mail: libraryscience(a)manipal.edu] Details of program in library and information science are available at the Manipal University website www.manipal.edu. With kind regards, Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao Baikady MA, MLISc., Ph.D. Assistant Professor (Sr. Scale) and Senior Librarian Dept. of Library and Information Science and KMC Health Sciences Library Manipal University Manipal - 576 104 Karnataka, India Ph: +91 820 2922609 | 09964498288 | Fax: +91 820 2570061 e-Mail: baikadi(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. Harish Chandra
by Amba Sanjeevi 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

Dear Professionals, It is with sorrow I read about Dr. Harish Chandra. Our acquaintance goes back many years and he was always helpful and friendly and took great pains to help others and did not stint in extending support and advice whenever approached. I pray for his soul and send my condolences to the bereaved family. . S. Amba Retired Scientist, CLRI, Chennai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of Library Professionals
by Ramakrishna Reddy 19 Jun '14

19 Jun '14

Dear LIS Professionals, The Acharya Polytechnic, Hesaraghatta Main Road, Soldevanahalli, Bangalore is urgently in need of following Library professionals for its refurbished Library and Information Centre. (1) Librarian (Regular MLIS with minimum 55% + 2 to 3 years experience) (2) Assistant Librarian (Regular MLIS with minimum 55%) Interested candidates may send their resumes to the below mentioned address by mail or contact him personally, immediately. With wishes, Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy Chief Librarian Acharya Institutes Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road Hesaraghatta Main Road Soldevanahalli, Bangalore - 560 090 Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431 Mobile: 9739038652 Residence: 080-23461829 E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in krred(a)yahoo.com drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com http://www.acharya.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CSI eNewsletter -- Jun 2014 -- Inputs for "CSI History"
by Mohan Hr 18 Jun '14

18 Jun '14

Dear all, The CSI eNewsletter of Jun 2014 can be accessed at http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-2014-jun.pdf and also at the CSI KM Portal http://www.csi-india.org/enewsletter For the archives of this newsletter, pl. visit http://www.csi-chennai.org/csi-enl/csi-enl-archives.htm or at http://www.csi-india.org/archives5 You are free to forward this mail to your contacts who may like the information presented in the mail. =============================================== Primer on CSI History - An Appeal As Computer Society of India (CSI) will be turning 50 in 2015, a series of Golden Jubilee events/activities are planned in the coming two years. In this context, a primer on "CSI History" -- highlighting the significant milestones of CSI from its inception is being brought out. To facilitate the compilation/preparation of this primer, inputs are requested from CSI members and all who have been associated with CSI at various capacities at the chapter, regional, national and international levels. Kindly provide us with all possible information relevant to this primer as write-ups, documents, publications, photographs and in all other forms at your earliest. The inputs provided will be used with suitable acknowledgement. While soft copies of the inputs can be sent to by email to csi.history(a)gmail.com the hard copies (documents/publications/photos/) may pl. be sent to: Director - Education, Computer Society of India, Education Directorate, CIT Campus, IV Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai - 600 113. Ph: +91-44-22541102 / 1103 / 2874. After use, they will be returned back to you if desired. We request your immediate support in this activity as the lead-time for the primer preparation is quite short. =============================================== With regards HR Mohan Editor -- CSI eNewsletter http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/ Contents ======= -- What will life be like after Windows XP -- Bill Gates trustworthy computing memo -- 11 reasons encryption is (almost) dead -- Intel(R) Roadmap Directions 2014 - A Resource Guide for CIOs and IT Professionals -- YouthSpark Challenge for Change winners promote STEM and Storytelling -- Is 3-D Printing Buildings As Good For The Environment As You Want It To Be -- 15 crazy jobs that will exist in the future -- 10 commandments of disaster recovery and business continuity planning -- The ugly side of Indian IT companies -- Google's unbelievable projects that will change the world -- The 8 People You'll Meet in Social Media Marketing -- 10 Best Practices for Sensitive Data Text Messaging -- Silicon Valley's next invention may change lives of the ordinary -- Dogs, Technology and the Future of Disaster Response -- Top 10 best practices for effective risk and reputational management -- Gentle Introduction of Hadoop and Big Data -- Video: An IT Manager's Nightmare: Is Your Company prepared For The Next Vicious DDoS Attack? -- 2014 Cloud Guide: Insights For a Great Migration -- Where is the ROI for UC? -- Are You Prepared for a Software Audit? -- Top Ten Considerations when Evaluating Unified Communications Solutions -- Monitoring Mobile Employee Productivity -- 16 Top Big Data Analytics Platforms -- 16 NoSQL, NewSQL Databases To Watch -- Critical thinking calls for the ability to: -- CSI @ 50 - Golden Jubilee :: Forthcoming Events -- ICT News: Voices & Views -- ICT News: Govt, Policy, Telecom, Compliance -- ICT News: IT Manpower, Staffing & Top Moves -- ICT News: Company News: Tie-ups, Joint Ventures, New Initiatives -- Book: Unit and Ubiquitous Internet of Things (www.crcpress.com) -- Book: Conflict and Cooperation in Cyberspace: The Challenge to National Security (www.crcpress.com) -- Book: Concise Guide to Databases (www.springer.com) -- Book: What Is Computer Science? An Information Security Perspective (www.springer.com) . -- Book:IPv6 for Enterprise Networks (www.pearsoned.co.in) -- About the CSI-eNewsletter -- Contributions to CSI-eNewsletter InfoQuiz-2014-Jun (EIGHT Prizes to of INR. 250/= each to Win) ============================================== 1. OMG means ------ 2. Whose Goal is "Providing a free encyclopedia to everyone on the planet. 3. Classical Computer : bits = Quantum Computer : ------ 4. The successor to Mr N. R. Narayana Murthy as CEO at Infosys is considered as the father -----, an in-memory, column-oriented, relational database management system developed and marketed by SAP. 5. ------ is the latest invention from HP that could revolutionize the computing world and is claimed can manage 160 petabytes of data in a mere 250 nanoseconds. Email your answers by 10th Jul 2014 to csi.infoquiz(a)gmail.com with subject "infoquiz-2014-jun". Please provide your name, designation, company/institution, full postal address (to send the prize amount by cheque) and the contact phone nos. after the answers. There are EIGHT prizes of INR. 250/= each to win. While four prizes of INR. 250/= are sponsored by Cognitive Platform Solutions (CPS) Pvt Ltd (http://cognitiveplatformsolutions.com) a wholly owned subsidiary of SRA Systems which focuses on software products and solutions, the remaining four prizes of INR 250/= are sponsored by Orbit Innovations Private Limited (www.orbitinnovations.com) Answers along with the winners' info will be published in the next issue. Answers to InfoQuiz-2014-Apr-May ============================ Amazon, Project Ara, 950 times, Make it matter, Ubuntu The winners of INR. 250/= each ========================= Ashish Dandekar, Mumbai Tarun Chintam, Secunderabad Sivasubramanyam, Chennai Pavan Shankar Koli, Navi Mumbai B. 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