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Request for e book
by Bharat Alasandi 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

Sir/Madam, One of our research scholar need following book. If you have in e book collection kindly send me the same to this email: bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com *Title of the book: * *concepts of space in traditional Indian architecture by Yatin Pandya* *Regards * -- Dr. Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406/9686190253

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Most Beautiful Libraries - General - Atlas Obscura Community - Travel Forum
by Mohan Hr 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

https://community.atlasobscura.com/t/most-beautiful-libraries/10790/48 Very interesting. In India also there should be great libraries. It will nice that we compile and document atleast some of them. With regards -- hrmohan

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Pre-Symposium Data workshop
by Sagar Gajbe 03 Jun '19

03 Jun '19

Dear Friends, Pre-Symposium Data workshop will be organised on 2nd July 2019 ( 10 am to 3 pm). Participation is free to All registered participants of the ISI - Drexel Symposium on Data Representation and Organization 2-4, July 2019. For all details including registration please visit http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dro -- *With Regards,* *Sagar Gajbe.* *Documentation Research and Training Centre,Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore.*

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कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में - प्रिंट पीरियडिकल को कैसे मैनेज करें?
by Dp Tripathi 02 Jun '19

02 Jun '19

सभी मित्रों को मेरा हार्दिक नमस्कार, कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में ! कोहा में प्रिंट पीरियडिकल को कैसे मैनेज करें, उसके बारे में विडियो शेयर कर रहा हूँ | उम्मीद है आपके लिए सभी विडियो उपयोगी होंगे | आप सभी विडियो को नीचे दिये गए लिंक पर देख सकते हैं | 1. Koha - Basics of Managing Print Periodicals in Library https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VOIK4qfVs-g&list=PLekqhBcsqZXLN6v-aP1rkNRuV… 2. Koha - Serial Module - Scheduling of Print Periodicals https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YwKMtS03Lg&list=PLekqhBcsqZXLN6v-aP1rkNRuV… 3. Koha - Serial Module - Generating PO and Invoice Processing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG_qtx4MPBc&list=PLekqhBcsqZXLN6v-aP1rkNRuV… 4. Koha - Serial Module - Receiving Print Periodicals Issues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sh68jNB1EwQ&list=PLekqhBcsqZXLN6v-aP1rkNRuV… आप अपने सुझाव librarianguide(a)gmail.com पर भी लिख सकते हैं या फिर विडियो के नीचे कमेंट बॉक्स में | धन्यवाद डी पी त्रिपाठी -- ************************************ *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************ Assistant Librarian & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************ *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in>* ************************************ *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************

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कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में - बारकोड कैसे प्रिंट करें ?
by Dp Tripathi 01 Jun '19

01 Jun '19

सभी मित्रों को मेरा नमस्कार, कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में आज मैं बारकोड कैसे प्रिंट करना है उसके बारे में विडियो शेयर कर रहा हूँ | उम्मीद करता हूँ कि ये विडियो आपके लिए उपयोगी होगा | https://youtu.be/f3tCILab2i8 आपके सुझाव और कमेंट सादर आमंत्रित हैं | विडियो के नीचे पीडीएफ़ फ़ाइल का लिंक भी दिया है जिसे आप डाउनलोड कर सकते हैं | इस पीडीएफ़ फ़ाइल में बारकोड प्रिंट करने कि पूरी जानकारी दी गयी है | धन्यवाद डी पी त्रिपाठी -- ************************************ *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************ Assistant Librarian & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************ *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in>* ************************************ *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में - ईमेल कैसे भेजें ?
by Dp Tripathi 01 Jun '19

01 Jun '19

सभी मित्रों को मेरा नमस्कार, कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में के सिरीज़ मैं आपका एक बार फिर से स्वागत है | आज मैं ईमेल को कैसे कोहा में सेट करना है, उसके बारे में विडियो शेयर कर रहा हूँ और उम्मीद करता हूँ कि सभी विडियो आपके लिए उपयोगी होंगे | आपके सुझाव और कमेन्ट सादर आमंत्रित हैं | 1. Koha - Email Configuration https://youtu.be/p4wnIr-fGx0 <https://youtu.be/p4wnIr-fGx0?fbclid=IwAR1bj4GLm0-9CWAzkwa7mqlWahKJ7ltgYaqjC…> 2. Koha - Sending Mail to Users https://youtu.be/L-wC8uhyBX4 <https://youtu.be/L-wC8uhyBX4?fbclid=IwAR3A054X21QOzq_-nhs_QDWQk1tVekWrhqHxY…> 3. Koha - Email Notices Configuration https://youtu.be/D6eqDzfdVIs <https://youtu.be/D6eqDzfdVIs?fbclid=IwAR0325hvEO1X0gGieWfuRJXCsuQNww3xjIthZ…> आप अपने सुझाव और कमेंट मुझे librarianguide(a)gmail.com पर मेल कर सकते हैं | धन्यवाद डी पी त्रिपाठी -- ************************************ *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************ Assistant Librarian & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************ *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in>* ************************************ *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************

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Friday essay: the library – humanist ideal, social glue and now, tourism hotspot
by Mohan Hr 31 May '19

31 May '19

http://theconversation.com/friday-essay-the-library-humanist-ideal-social-g… Very interesting to read. With regards -- hrmohan

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Advanced training programme on Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis during 22nd July – 27th July, 2019
by Nipul Shihora 30 May '19

30 May '19

Dear Sir/ Madam, INFLIBNET is organizing one-week advanced level training programme on *Bibliometrics and Research Output Analysis* during 22nd – 27th July 2019. The programme will give the participants sound overview of bibliometric methods, data sources, data processing, performance indicators and tools & techniques related to bibliometric analysis and mapping. The programme will also provide hands-on Training sessions on bibexcel, Pajek, VOS Viewer, and R language by experts in the field. It will provide awareness about the most commonly used database, how to build -up relevant indicators and how to interpret the data. Special emphasis will be given to indicators used in research evaluation. *Resource Persons* The lecturers are prominent researchers, scientists/professors in the field of bibliometrics. They also have an extensive experience with the application of bibliometric analysis in a research evaluation. *Duration* One Week (22nd - 27th July, 2019) *Venue* The Training programme will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India *Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 7,080.00 (Rupees Seven Thousand Eighty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 10,870.00 (Rupees Ten Thousand Eight Hundred Seventy Only) with accommodation. *Please visit following link for more information:*** Brochure: Enclosed. Brochure URL-: https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/docs/bibliometrics_2019.pdf Registration form: https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/login.php For participation and more information please do contact Dr. Kruti Trivedi, Ph: +91 79 23268241, Mob: 9428494839 _kruti(a)inflibnet.ac.in <mailto:kruti@inflibnet.ac.in>_ or undersigned for any queries regarding the training programme. -- /सादर धन्यवाद / Thanks & Regards/ */निपुल जी. शिहोरा / Nipul G. Shihora/* /परियोजना अधिकारी (एल एस) / Project Officer (LS)/ /इनफ्लिबनेट केंद्र / INFLIBNET Centre - (An IUC of UGC) / /इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर, //गुजरात // /Infocity, Gandhinagar, //Gujarat//-382 007./

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ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESOURCE CENTRE (LIBRARY) TRAINEES 2019-20
by Madesh Gowda 29 May '19

29 May '19

ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESOURCE CENTRE (LIBRARY) TRAINEES 2019-20 Date: 27 May 2019 The *Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DA-IICT <http://www.daiict.ac.in/>)*, Gandhinagar is looking for young, enthusiastic, dynamic and fresh Post-Graduate with minimum First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science from a recognized university to serve as *Library Trainees* for its Resource Centre (Library) purely on a temporary basis for one year. The Resource Centre <http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/> has fully computerized in-house operations and services and provides access to a wide variety of digital collection catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff, and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken from time to time to make this library as one of the leading edge resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. It is a part of regional & national consortia and actively participates in the resource sharing activities. The Resource Centre is kept open till midnight on all working days during the semester and is also open on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. *Nature of Traineeship*: Trainees will be provided with an opportunity to learn practical and operational aspects of all sections of the Resource Centre and learn the modern library management techniques and web-based services. The Resource Centre provides a highly professional learning environment. The selected candidates will have ample opportunities to learn on emerging IT tools and technologies. The traineeship is for one year and selected candidates will have to undergo practical training from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) in different shifts and weekends on a rotation basis. They will get a fixed stipend of *Rs.18,000/-* per month all inclusive and casual leave. The stipend will be revised on satisfactory performance. *Selection Criterion*: Consistent academic record & satisfactory performance in the written test & personal interview. *Total Number of Posts*: 04 *Date for Written Test & Interview*: 5th July 2019 (Friday) at 09.30 am. *Venue for Written Test and Interview*: DA-IICT Campus, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat Those who meet the above-mentioned requirements may directly come for the written test and interview without waiting for a call letter on *5th July 2019*. Candidates are requested to bring with them the documents in support of date of birth, qualifications, and experiences, if any *(original & one set of photocopy)*. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Candidates who are expecting their MLISc final year examination results before the test & interview date may also apply. The selected candidates must produce the final mark sheet within one month from the announcement of results. Please fill in the *ONLINE APPLICATION FORM* <https://forms.gle/ktABHxV4cwB3FWXu6>to attend the written test and interview. For more information about DA-IICT and its Resource Centre, please visit: http://www.daiict.ac.in/ <http://www.daiict.ac.in/> http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ -- Madesh Gowda T M Library Trainee Resource Centre DA-IICT -- 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 for the temporary post of 'Junior Library Assistant'
by Shamprasad Pujar 29 May '19

29 May '19

Dear Moderator, Please circulate the following advt. Regards, S M Pujar, Chief Librarian, IGIDR, Mumbai ================================== Advertisement for the post of 'Junior Library Asst': Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research (IGIDR), Mumbai is looking for candidates for the temporary post of 'Junior Library Assistant' (2 posts) for a period of 2 months. The 'Walk-In-Interview' is scheduled on June 10, 2019 at 2.30 pm. The students, who have appeared for BLISc/MLISc final semester exam in 2019 awaiting their results can also appear for the interview. For further details, please check the advt hosted on our institute website at: http://www.igidr.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Advt-temp-libstaff-2019-R…

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One Week National Workshop on Metadata Management and Open Source Discovery Systems for Libraries 24th – 29th June, 2019
by Nipul G. Shihora 28 May '19

28 May '19

**** Sorry for the cross-posting **** Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar! INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar has announced the *One Week National Workshop on Metadata Management and Open Source Discovery Systems for Libraries 24th – 29th June 2019.* *About Workshop:* The field of metadata is in transition phase, where job titles and responsibilities are making the shift from traditional cataloging to non-MARC resource description. The role of cataloguer is now changed to integrating non-MARC metadata in response to libraries' increasing focus on the collection of electronic resources and provide easy discovery of library resources to users. In addition to have knowledge of traditional cataloguing, library staff need to update themselves with knowledge of metadata/advanced metadata topics; emerging metadata standards; general programming; XML and organization of information including electronic resources. There are certain tools and techniques available for retrospective conversion of bibliographic data, such as ISISASCII, ISISMARC, MarcEdit etc., which are available in open domain or in open source. INFLIBNET Centre has also contributed an open source utility for converting Ms-Excel data into MARCXML format. In addition to metadata conversion, several open source discovery softwares are also available for providing single search option of various kind of resources available in library. It also provides option for harvesting metadata from various repositories. The Workshop includes lectures as well as extensive hands-on training which will provide both theoretical as well as practical exposure to the participants. The participants will get fair idea and ability to convert various types of bibliographic data such as books, journal articles, theses, etc., into standardized format i.e. MARC21. The participants will also learn basics of XML and XSL for mapping different metadata into a single indexed format. The Workshop will provide extensive training on installation and configuration of above mentioned softwares and VuFind open source software which will enable participants to independently work on conversion of bibliographic data and managing metadata. *Following topics will be covered in the workshop: * - Introduction to Metadata and Metadata Standards; - Fundamentals of Retrospective Conversion (Theory); - Use of Copy Cataloguing Process from External Sources - Use of XL2MARCXML Utility developed by INFLIBNET Centre; - Installation and Configuration of ISISMARC and MarcEdit; - Data Migration from MARC21 to Excel and Excel to MARC21 using MARCEdit - Conversion of Multi-Lingual Bibliographic Data; - Verification/ Validation of MARC records; - Metadata Harvesting through OAI-PMH; - Understanding of Linux Commands, XML and XSL; - Open Source Discovery Tools/Softwares; - Installation and customization of VuFind; and - Mapping and importing different category of items to VuFind. *Target Audience* Library professionals working in universities/colleges who are interested in retrospective conversion of bibliographic data, students, information scientists, system administrators, database managers and others with similar domain. *Pre-requisite* Basics of metadata, operating knowledge of Ms-Excel, basic knowledge of MARC21. *Venue* The Training programme will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India. *Workshop Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 7,080.00 (Rupees Seven Thousand Eighty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 10,810.00 (Rupees Ten Thousand Eight hundred Ten only) with accommodation which is inclusive of GST rates. It covers the cost of training programme kit containing training materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner during the training period. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. The Centre also accepts payment by NEFT /RTGS for the workshop. The bank account details will be shared on request. *Accommodation* The Centre will arrange accommodation during the period of training at INFLIBNET Guest House (A/C Room) on twin sharing basis. The participants must send prior intimation and charges for accommodation along with registration fees. The accommodation will be provided first come first basis. *Registration* The application for registration to the workshop should be submitted online at https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/login.php on or before 20th June 2019. For more details, please go through the brochure at https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/docs/metadata_2019.pdf For further information please contact: vaishali(a)inflibnet.ac.in, mitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in, dinesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in, hitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in, hosamani(a)inflibnet.ac.in. -- *सादर धन्यवाद / Thanks & Regards* *निपुल जी. शिहोरा / Nipul G. Shihora* *परियोजना अधिकारी (एल एस) / Project Officer (LS)* *इनफ्लिबनेट केंद्र / INFLIBNET Centre - (An IUC of UGC)* *इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर, **गुजरात ** / Infocity, Gandhinagar, **Gujarat**-382 007.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for the post of Library Trainees 2019-20
by manish mankad 28 May '19

28 May '19

Dear Moderator, Greetings! Kindly help publish the following advertisement for the post of Library Trainees 2019-20 Thanking you. Regards. -Manish Mankad LIBRARIAN Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DAIICT) Gandhinagar, Gujarat ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESOURCE CENTRE (LIBRARY) TRAINEES 2019-20 Date: 27 May 2019 The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DA-IICT<http://www.daiict.ac.in/>), Gandhinagar is looking for young, enthusiastic, dynamic and fresh Post-Graduate with minimum First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science from a recognized university to serve as Library Trainees for its Resource Centre (Library) purely on a temporary basis for one year. The Resource Centre<http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/> has fully computerized in-house operations and services and provides access to a wide variety of digital collection catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken from time to time to make this library as one of the leading edge resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. It is a part of regional & national consortia and actively participates in the resource sharing activities. The Resource Centre is kept open till midnight on all working days during the semester and is also open on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. Nature of Traineeship: Trainees will be provided with an opportunity to learn practical and operational aspects of all sections of the Resource Centre and learn the modern library management techniques and web-based services. The Resource Centre provides a highly professional learning environment. The selected candidates will have ample opportunities to learn on emerging IT tools and technologies. The traineeship is for one year and selected candidates will have to undergo practical training from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) in different shifts and weekends on a rotation basis. They will get a fixed stipend of Rs.18,000/- per month all inclusive and casual leave. The stipend will be revised on satisfactory performance. Selection Criterion: Consistent academic record & satisfactory performance in the written test & personal interview. Total Number of Posts: Four The date for Written Test & Interview: 5th July 2019 (Friday) at 09.30 am. Venue for Written Test and Interview: DA-IICT Campus, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat Those who meet the above-mentioned requirements may directly come for the written test and interview without waiting for a call letter on 5th July 2019. Candidates are requested to bring with them the documents in support of date of birth, qualifications, and experiences, if any (original & one set of photocopy). No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Candidates who are expecting their MLISc final year examination results before the test & interview date may also apply. The selected candidates must produce the final mark sheet within one month from the announcement of results. Please fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM <https://forms.gle/ktABHxV4cwB3FWXu6> to attend the written test and interview. For more information about DA-IICT and its Resource Centre, please visit: http://www.daiict.ac.in/ <http://www.daiict.ac.in/> http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Fwd: Libri - Best Student Research Paper Award 2019
by Shamprasad Pujar 28 May '19

28 May '19

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Albright, Kendra <kalbrig7(a)kent.edu> Date: Mon, May 27, 2019 at 2:34 AM Subject: [IFLA-L] Libri - Best Student Research Paper Award 2019 To: Ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr <Ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Apologies for cross posting. Best Student Research Paper Award 2019 IFLA/DE GRUYTER DOI 10.1515/libri-XXXXXX Since 1950, through 67 volumes, Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies has been a leader among scholarly journals in the international library and information science world. As part of its strategy to remain one of the premier library and information science journals, Libri is issuing a call for “Best Student Research Paper of 2019.” This competition supports Libri’s goal of publishing the best articles from the next generation of library and information science professionals. We are proud once again to recognize the very best article with this special award. Students who are currently enrolled for a Masters or PhD or who have completed their Masters or PhD during the 24 months preceding the closing date of the competition[1] are invited to submit articles with clarity and authority. There is no stated theme. Research papers should address one of the significant issues facing today’s librarians and information professionals. Case studies, best practices, and pure research papers are all welcome. Length: approx. 5,000 – 7,000 words (excluding the abstract and list of references) Language: English Deadline: June 30, 2019 The best paper will be selected by an independent panel consisting of selected members of the Editorial Board, the Advisory Board and other international experts. Submissions will be judged on the basis of originality of thought and observation depth of research and scholarship topicality of problems addressed the international readership of the journal the quality of the composition The article will be published in the 2019:4 issue. The author of the winning article will be honoured with an award of 500.00 € and with a complimentary subscription to Libri for 2020. If the quality of competition warrants, some papers may be designated as honourable mention and the authors will receive complementary subscriptions to Libri for 2020. All winners will receive access to e-prints of their winning submission. Manuscripts should be submitted to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/libri. When submitting a paper for the Best Student Research Paper Award, please choose “Best Student Research Paper Award” at the drop-down menu “Manuscript Type.” Author instructions and further indications of the scope of papers suitable for publication in Libri are available at the Libri site at http://www.degruyter.com/view/supplement/s18658423_Instructions_for_Authors…. All submissions should include a cover sheet confirming: the name of the institution where the student is or was enrolled the degree for which the student is or was enrolled the dates when the student is or was enrolled the degree/course/module for which the paper was prepared the date when the paper was written ________________________________ [1] Exception: Senior information scholars returning to school for additional degrees outside the field of library and information science are not eligible for this award.

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A senior position at the Central European University
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 May '19

27 May '19

A position of Chief Archivist/Principal Information Scientist at the Vera & Donald Blinken Open Society Archives, Central European University, Budapest, Hungary, is advertised and they have written to the Centre for Internet & Society to publicize it among Indian LIS professionals. Here is the link: *https://www.ceu.edu/job/chief-archivistprincipal-information-scientist <https://www.ceu.edu/job/chief-archivistprincipal-information-scientist>*. Please spread the word. -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IoS 2019 - Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics
by Satish Munnolli 27 May '19

27 May '19

Dear Professionals and Colleagues, Greetings! The advancement of ICT has redefined the dynamics of information and its formats in science communication. The process of scholarly communication by researchers and academicians is effective more than ever before and its reach is much faster through online and social media. The transition of information formats and transmission through online channels, the reach of science for wider academicians and beyond have enhanced the research impact to the next level. Simultaneously, it has also opened the plethora of opportunities to the metrics community to compute the impact with much wider indicators. To deliberate the ongoing and future trends in Scholarly Communication a national conference on ?Scholarly Communication and Scientometrics? is being organized between 27-28 September 2019 at Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Kharghar, Navi Mumbai in association with the Institute of Scientometrics (IoS). The conference aims to empower young researchers on Scholarly Communication Models, New Trends in Publishing in Scholarly Journals, Publishing Ethics, eLearning, MOOCs, Digital Repositories, Research Evaluation Tools, Scholarly Impact, Big Data, Scientometrics, Role of Social Networks in Science, Altmetrics and many more. The two day national conference will have plenary talks, presentations, brainstorming sessions, deliberations, panel discussions by eminent speakers from across the disciplines of scholarly community and the domain of metrics. Full papers are invited for the conference on the main theme and not limited to the following sub-themes: - Scholarly Communication and Impact Analysis - Open Access and Scholarly Publishing Models - eLearning, MOOCs, and Digital Repositories - Scientometrics and Altmetrics - New Metrics & Scholarly Impact - Future of Communication and Metric Tools - Librarianship in Scholarly Communication - Research Evaluation Tools - Bibliometric Laws - Big Data & Social Networks - Digital Libraries and Open Access The paper submission guidelines, registration fees will be made available soon on the conference website. Communications/clarifications with regards to the conference may please be sent to: Conference Email ID: ios2019actrec(a)gmail.com With best regards, On behalf of Organizing Committee Satish S. Munnolli, PhD Librarian & OIC - SCoPE Cell, Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Sector 22 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410210 Tel: +91 22 3043 5026; 2740 5026; Fax: +91 22 2740 5085 Email: smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Join a Webinar on 'Digital India – Transformational Impact' on 6 June 2019; 15:00 to 16:00 IST
by Vijay Vikram S Parihar 27 May '19

27 May '19

Dear Professionals, You are invited to participate in a Webinar on 'Digital India – Transformational Impact' Register Now: https://bit.ly/2YQQz92 Date & Time of Webinar: 6 June 2019; 15:00 to 16:00 IST This webinar is a prelude to ICDL 2019, a series of webinar is being organised on contemporary topics related to emerging trends on digital landscape. ICDL 2019 is delighted to host the first webinar in the series on topic 'Digital India – Transformational Impact'. Digital India is one of the most transformational programme of the Government of India, which has touched the lives of billion plus people in positive manner. Register Now: https://bit.ly/2YQQz92 Best regards V V S Parihar Information Analyst ====================================================================== Knowledge Resource Centre The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI ) India Habitat Centre Lodi Road, New Delhi, India T: +91 11 2468 2100 / 41504900 (extn 2758) F: +91 11 2468 2144 | Mob: 9899031464 | Web: https://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/ Disclaimer : The information contained in this e-mail and any attachments is intended for the person or entity to which it is addressed, and it may contain confidential and/or privileged material. Any review or other use of this e-mail or taking any action based on it by persons or entities other than the intended recipient is strictly prohibited. If you receive this e-mail by mistake, please contact the sender, and delete all copies of this mail. This e-mail has been scanned and verified by MS Office 365 mail protection.

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कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में
by Dp Tripathi 27 May '19

27 May '19

कोहा सीखें हिन्दी में सभी मित्रों को नमस्कार आज मैं दो विडियो आपसे साझा कर रहा हूँ जो कि Acquisition Module से संबन्धित है | विडियो में विस्तार से पार्ट सप्लाइ के बारे में चर्चा की गयी है और उसे कोहा में प्रोसैस कैसे करना है उसके बारे में चर्चा की गयी है | उम्मीद करता हूँ कि दोनों विडियो आपके लिए उपयोगी होंगे आपके सुझाव सादर आमंत्रित हैं Koha - Acquisition - Part Supply - Step - 1 - Generating PO https://youtu.be/dHAsS3XfmuM Koha - Acquisition - Part Supply - Step - 2 - Invoice Processing and Payment Update https://youtu.be/QBOiIObBJZw धन्यवाद डी पी त्रिपाठी -- ************************************ *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************ Assistant Librarian & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************ *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in>* ************************************ *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************

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Vacancy for 'Library Professional Trainees' at IIT Gandhinagar Library, Gujarat 2019-20
by TS Kumbar 23 May '19

23 May '19

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Professional Trainees 2019-2020* The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed *FRESH Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science* from recognized Indian universities with *consistent good academic record*, *to serve as Library Professional Trainees *purely on a temporary basis for one year. Persons having good communications and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm to learn new skills and deliver services using emerging new tools and technology will be preferred. *Essential Qualifications: Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc <http://M.L.I.Sc>.) or equivalent with First Class* *Nature of Traineeship*: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. *Duration*: The duration of traineeship will be for one year from the date of joining. *Remuneration*: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 22,000/- per month. *The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis.* No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record & performance in the written test & personal interview. *Number of Trainees to be admitted:* FIVE *Age Limit*: Not exceeding 26 years as on 06th July, 2019 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST, PD and OBC category candidates (Up to Age Limit-31 years) & OBC (Up to Age Limit-29 years) will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Interested candidates *who meet the above mentioned requirements* may send their application through *ONLINE* form *by 05th July, 2019* and* directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category. *For any query/clarification you may write us at librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, *but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS without which the candidate will not be allowed to attend the test and interview.* *Reporting Time**: *06*th July, 2019 (Saturday) at 9.00am* *Date for written test & interview*: 06*th July, 2019 (Saturday) at 10.00am* *Venue for written test & interview*: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar- 382355. *How to Reach IITGN Campus:* http://www.iitgn.ac.in/how-to-reach.htm Submission of Online Form: https://goo.gl/forms/HsnX8SMsHBAQV5N83 For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks & Regards Kumbar -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in *IITGN: Celebrating 10 years of educational excellence <http://sites.iitgn.ac.in/10/>*

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Accepted Paper Details and Registration Details for the 2nd LISA Conference on “Innovations in Libraries” Scheduled on 6-8 June 2019 at VTU, Belagavi
by Basavaraj Kumbar 23 May '19

23 May '19

Sorry for the cross-posting Dear Professionals, It gives us an immense pleasure to inform you that, the University is organizing a National Conference on* “Innovations in Libraries” (iiL-2019)* in collaboration with LIS Academy and Dept. of Public Libraries, GoK, Bangalore, which is scheduled on *6th to 8th June 2019 at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jnana Sangama, Belagavi-590018, Karnataka State.* More than 400 participants including the Librarians of Academic, Special and Public Libraries, Principals and Management Representatives of our affiliated Engineering Colleges are expected to participate in this seminar. The conference is aiming to enlighten the issues related to Innovations in library services, technologies, content development, and Public libraries. I am here with enclosing the Conference Brochure for your kind attention and information and invite you to participate in the conference. Further, please go through the conference website URL http://iil.lisacademy.org/ Accepted Paper and Its authors details http://iil.lisacademy.org/accepted-papers/ However, the provision of online registration is made which is available on conference website (LIS Academy < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsitvuCcsg_kDaZTNUxu07YPwlKCOBAo_… >) and for RTGS/NEFT/Online transfer can be made to the following account: LIS Academy, Bangalore Current A/c No. 36300285603, State Bank of India, Gokul Branch, IFSC Code: SBIN0060338. We anticipate your early confirmation to enable us to plan the event successfully. Regards, *Mr. Basavaraj S. Kumbar* *MLISc. UGC-NET, (Ph. D)* Librarian, Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Savagaon Road, Belagavi - 590 009 <http://www.wix.com/basukumbar/basukumbar> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Azim Premji University - Internship Programme on Information and Knowledge Management
by madhan muthu 23 May '19

23 May '19

*Azim Premji University - Internship Programme on Information and Knowledge Management* The Azim Premji Foundation works extensively on Education, particularly on public school systems in many states of India to realize the Foundation’s vision of facilitating ‘a just equitable, humane and sustainable society’. Azim Premji Foundation established the Azim Premji University in 2010. The University supports the Foundation through its programmes of study that prepare graduates and development professionals with integrity, competence and social commitment. The University offers a liberal undergraduate degree in the Sciences, Economics and Humanities and postgraduate degrees in the fields of Education, Development, Public Policy and Law & Development. The University’s research programmes contribute to knowledge and ideas in these areas. There is a strong emphasis on theory practice linkages in all the activities at the University. *Knowledge Resource Centre* Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC) is a network of people and libraries and its aim is to enable knowledge exchange within and outside the Azim Premji Foundation. The University library is part of KRC and its primary objective is to cater to the information and knowledge needs of Students, Faculty, Scholars and Field partners. *We invite bright and enthusiastic post graduates in Library and Information Science (MLIS) who resonate with the purpose of the University to join us for the programme.* We are particularly interested in candidates who are passionate about understanding and learning end to end knowledge management and library and information services in both physical library spaces and virtual platforms. The selected trainees will go through a structured mentoring and learning programme for a period of two years. There will be a performance review after the completion of first year. Only the candidates who perform satisfactorily during the first year will progress to the second year. *No. of positions* Five *Qualifications and Academic Record:* Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University or Institute with a minimum of 50% marks. We prefer recent post-graduates. Students who are in the final semester of MLIS can also apply. *Remuneration and other benefits:* You will receive a monthly gross salary of Rs.29,000/- and additional benefits. *Application Process:* Please email us the following documents to enablers(a)azimpremjifoundation.org 1. Professional statement of purpose indicating the intent to apply (500 words) 2. Curriculum Vitae (mention your work experience, if any) *Important Dates: * Last date for receipt of online applications: June 15, 2019 Best wishes! Madhan, M Library, Azim Premji University https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1651-4180 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Details for the 2nd LISA Conference on “Innovations in Libraries” Scheduled on 6-8 June 2019 at VTU, Belagavi
by Dr.K.R. Mulla 23 May '19

23 May '19

Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi, named after Bharat Ratna Sir M. Visvesvaraya, is a dream comes true of Technocrats & Academicians of Karnataka, VTU, one of the biggest Technological Universities in India. It started in 1998 having more than 217 Engineering Colleges affiliated to it with a number of UG, PG & Research programs in Engineering and Management. It gives us an immense pleasure to inform you that, the University is organising a National Conference on* “Innovations in Libraries” (iiL-2019)* in collaboration with LIS Academy and Dept. of Public Libraries, GoK, Bangalore, which is scheduled on *6th to 8th June 2019 at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Jnana Sangama, Belagavi-590018, Karnataka State.* More than 400 participants including the Librarians of Academic, Special and Public Libraries, Principals and Management Representatives of our affiliated Engineering Colleges are expected to participate in this seminar. The conference is aiming to enlighten the issues related to Innovations in library services, technologies, content development, and Public libraries. I am here with enclosing the Conference Brochure for your kind attention and information and invite you to participate in the conference. Further, please go through the conference website URL *http://iil.lisacademy.org <http://iil.lisacademy.org>. * However, the provision of online registration is made which is available on conference website (LIS Academy <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScsitvuCcsg_kDaZTNUxu07YPwlKCOBAo_…>) and for RTGS/NEFT/Online transfer can be made to the following account: LIS Academy, Bangalore Current A/c No. 36300285603, State Bank of India, Gokul Branch, IFSC Code: SBIN0060338. We anticipate your early confirmation to enable us to plan the event successfully. Thanking you, With regards Dr. K. R. Mulla, M.L.I.Sc., Ph.D. Librarian, Visvesvaraya Technological University, "Jnana Sangama", Belagavi - 590 018, Karnataka, India. Ph: 0831-2498192 URL: http://www.vtu.ac.in/ *My Google Scholar Citations <https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?hl=en&user=Fu9iOuMAAAAJ&view_op=list…>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2019-05-22
by Mohan Hr 22 May '19

22 May '19

*Interesting Reads – 2019-05-22 * Read the Current Interesting Reads Post at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/interesting-reads-2019-05-22.html Current IR Quiz at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/ir-quiz-2019-05-22.html Archives of Interesting Reads Posts at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/01/interesting-reads-archives-2019-201… *Articles* - How Operating Systems Work: 10 Concepts you Should Know as a Developer - Some introductory notes on Design and Analysis of Algorithms - Network Visibility For Dummies - What Is Quantum Computing? - These 5 foods are claimed to improve our health. But the amount we’d need to consume to benefit is… a lot - How Technology Is Transforming Women’s Healthcare - Book: Foundations of Data Science - 10 lessons from Benjamin Franklin’s daily schedule that will double your productivity - The Power of Hidden Teams - Cyber attacks are rewriting the ‘rules’ of modern warfare – and we aren’t prepared for the consequences - Google vs Apple vs Microsoft: Which Online Office Suite Should You Be Using? - Tech and the future of transportation: From here to there - How to remove a Trojan, Virus, Worm, or other Malware - How to tackle India’s sexual violence epidemic – it starts with sex education - Bonus: The most transformative TED Talks (25 talks) *Events / Announcements* - IMSc, ACM, IEEE CS, IEEE TEMS and CSI -- Presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” at IMSc on 31st May 2019 - ACM, IEEE CS & CSI: Mini Tutorial on “Demystifying ML & AI” on 25th May 2019 - SETS - Cyber Security Training Programs - AIC – IIIT Kottayam Incubation Centre on IoT-Cloud Research for Societal Problems - Facebook India Innovation Accelerator. Last date to apply 9th June 2019 - TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference. Tutorial-cum-Hackathon Workshop 7-9 Jun 2019 & 6-7 Jul 2019 - TIC 2019: Tamil Internet Conference. 20-22 Sep 2019 at Chennai - ACM-W Lady Ada Programming Competition. Last date 10th Jun 2019 - Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy 2019 during 12-16 August at Seoul, Korea - IEEE INDICON-2019 at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat during 13-15 Dec 2019 *IR-Quiz* Participate in the IR Quiz – 2019-05-08 and win Rs. 250/- worth Amazon Gift Voucher from Dynamic Group. Visit https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/ir-quiz-2019-05-22.html *Access Links* Read the current Interesting Reads Post at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/interesting-reads-2019-05-22.html Current IR Quiz at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/05/ir-quiz-2019-05-22.html Archives of Interesting Reads Posts at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/01/interesting-reads-archives-2019-201… *Feedback* We will be pleased to have your feedback on the “Interesting Reads” posts being sent once in five days. Pl. share the links of any interesting things you come across so that we can include them in these email posts. Also, pl. share the email ids of your colleagues, friends, peers and contacts, if you want them to be included in the google group to get regular posts. Pl. send all your communications to hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan

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Presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” at IMSc on 31st May at 5.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 22 May '19

22 May '19

Dear all, Please find the invite for the joint event of IMSc, ACM, IEEE CS, IEEE TEMS and CSI -- Presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” at IMSc on 31st May at 5.00 p.m. The formal pdf invite is at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2019/mm-190531-bigdata-on-cloud.pdf and also at http://bit.ly/2HHtL4I To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2VF9jGy With regards HR Mohan Chairman, ACM Chennai INVITE ===================================== The Institute of Mathematical Sciences, Chennai ACM Chennai Professional Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on “Big Data and Data Lakes on the Cloud” by Mr. M.G. Thiruvalluvan VP (Engineering), Aqfer Inc., IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai on Friday, 31st May 2019 at 5.00 p.m. at Alladi Ramakrishnan Hall The Institute of Mathematical Sciences (IMSc), Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (IMSc is situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to CSI Education Directorate) The Alladi Ramakrishnan Hall is in the fourth floor of the New Building of IMSc. To reach the New Building of IMSc, from the main gate, you need to come all the way to the right and enter through the entrance of the Ramanujan Auditorium, go past the corridor to enter the new building. Alternatively you can take the lift available near the library entrance and take it to the fourth floor. Alladi Ramakrishnan Hall is at one end of the floor. Programme 5.00 p.m. : Tea & Networking 5.30 p.m. : Presentation About the Presentation: Big Data technologies and Cloud services have showed up about twelve years and been evolving together. Availability of Cloud technologies have influenced Big Data products, their architecture, applications and offering continuously. In this talk we track the Cloud technology trends and how they have influenced the way Big Data is practiced. Specifically we talk about the effects of serverless computing, cloud storage, containerization, streaming architectures and new programming languages on Big Data products and services. Throughout the talk we bring in examples from applications of Data Lakes for digital marketing. About the Speaker: Mr. Thiruvalluvan has been building software systems for three decades. Apart from his day job, he is presently the PMC Chair of Apache Avro Project, which he helped found in 2009. His current interests include large scale distributed systems for batch and low-latency web services. He has built some innovative performant and resilient products on top of the current and past crop of Big Data platforms. In the past he worked on desktop search, web search and advertising platforms, cloud platforms and deployment automation in Yahoo! He has been developing and using cloud product for the past 10 years and has been in the forefront of server-less computing. In his current job, among other things, he has put Content Delivery Network into innovative use for beaconing solutions. To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at http://bit.ly/2VF9jGy

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Vacancy for the post of Librarian and HoD
by Shekar H P 22 May '19

22 May '19

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this information for the benefit of forum members. *Post: Librarian and HoD* at The Oxford Educational Institution, HSR layout, Bangalore Edu. Qualification: MLISc (Regular) with NET/SLET *Experience:* Minimum 6 years as Librarian in a reputed College or Assistant Librarian in University. Should have good communication skills in Kannada-English and Hindi Salary as per the norms of The Oxford Educational Institution. Interested candidates may send their resume to the following *Email ID*: *shekarhp(a)gmail.com <shekarhp(a)gmail.com> on or before 25th May 2019* -- *Dr. Shekar HP* *MLISc.,M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDHRM., Ph.D.,* *Librarian* CMS Business School, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore-560009 P *Please don't print this email unless you really need to; and preserve trees on planet Earth*

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Eugene Garfield Award for Innovation in Citation Analysis 2019
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 May '19

22 May '19

Friends: Here is a great opportunity to win a prestigious award: http://discover.clarivate.com/garfield-award-2019?utm_campaign=Garfield_Awa… Sorry, only a few days are left before one can apply. Those interested may apply right away. Good luck. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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