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CLIS - 2019 Call for Papers
by Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq 01 Dec '18

01 Dec '18

*Call for Papers* CLIS-2019 welcomes submissions of research and scientific papers, case studies, working papers, etc. related to all aspects of challenges facing library and information services primarily based on the themes and sub themes of the conference. The paper submitted should have neither been published anywhere nor kept under consideration for publication in any form. All papers will go through a comprehensive review process and accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings/Edited Book to be released in the inaugural session of the conference. The final papers should be submitted to: *clis.amu2019(a)gmail.com <clis.amu2019(a)gmail.com>* *Author’s Guidelines* The text of paper should be written in MS word, format with A4 size, 1.25 margins (Top, Bottom, Left & Right), 12 font size, Times New Roman, 1.5 line space. The Paper must be written in English and should not exceed 5000 words, with an abstract of 300 words. The style of citations and references is APA Style of referencing, 6th edition. *Conference Timeline* The last date of submission of papers: 25th December, 2018 Notification of the acceptance of papers: 30th December, 2018 *Conference Date: 21st – 23rd February, 2019* *Conference main theme: *Challenges in Library and Information Services: Strategies and Tools *Conference Sub-themes* · *Emerging and Innovative Technologies in Libraries* o Community Based Information Systems o Sustainable Models of Information Society o Library as community/learning spaces o Cloud Computing and its application in Libraries o Data Science, Data analytics o Crowd Sourcing and Libraries o Green technologies in Libraries o MOOCs and OERs o E-learning as a platform for knowledge access o Institutional Repositories, data Repositories and Metadata Standards o Discovery and Remote Access Tools & Services in Libraries o Designing of Libraries as “Learning Commons.” o Information visualization o Semantic web and searching o Community engagement and digital libraries · *Digital Collection Development and Access Management* o Collection development and discovery o Data mining and extraction o Best Policies and Practices in digital Collection Development o Preservation and Management of Knowledge Products o Re-defining policies and best practices in library collection o Repositories: Development, Preservation and challenges o Collection Development Policies in digital era o Management and accessibility of e-resources o Demand-driven acquisition and access strategies o Digital Library Consortia: Challenges and Future Perspectives o Digital Preservation and Access Management · *Content Development, Management and Access Tools* o Research data infrastructure, management and use o Creating, managing and using dynamically generated content o Social sustainability and digital libraries/ archives o Digital Content Creation and Management o Retrieval and Access Mechanisms o Knowledge Management, Sharing and Transfer o E-resource access and management o Collaborative Knowledge Creation and Crowdsourcing o Knowledge Discovery Tools- Web and Linked data o Socio-technical perspectives of digital content · *Trends in Digital Library Services* o Learning and Virtual Organizations: Collaborative Tasks o Personal Information Management and Digital Libraries o User Generated Content and Personalised Information o Digital Library Management and Administration o Digital Cultures and Digital Literacy o Sustainability of digital libraries o Usability and accessibility aspects of digital libraries o Impact of Social Media on Library Services o Semantic Web and Online learning o Digital Library Education o Multimedia Content Management o Semantic and Ontology, Taxonomy Management · *Social media and Innovative Library Practices* o Information Sharing Models/Consortia o Information Networks and Protocols o Social Media, Social Web and Social Network Analysis o Virtual Community services o Collaborative Campus Service o Integration of Social Networking Tools: Digital Media Commons o Bits to Big data-Web data mining, storage and accessibility o Mobile Social Networking and Mobile web o Integration of next generation social media tools-Web services o Web enabled cloud Library system and services o Email and SMS integrated services o Discovery and Remote Access Tools & Services in Libraries o Analytics /Big Data Opportunities for Library Professionals o Applications of Social media in digital services · *Strategies and Tools of Library Services to Users* o Impact of Big Data on Library Management o Strategies and Challenges in Archiving and Sharing Research Data o Big Data Collection, management and Storage o Big Data Mining and analytics o Role of Libraries in data Management and Analysis o Library User Engagement Strategies o Personalized Services to Library Users: Tools o Knowledge Access: National and International Cooperation and Collaboration o Service Models for Library Users o Search Strategies, Techniques in Intelligent Information Retrieval o Library Security Tools, Technologies and implementation · *Issues, Challenges and Opportunities in Digital environment* o Distance Learning o E-Collaboration o Information Ethics and Issues/Plagiarism and fair use o Ethics and ethical practice, privacy in digital collection building, management and access o Information Security Management o Measuring and Improving Services: Strategic Tools o Information Technology for Sustainable Development o Database license, Service delivery models o Lack of skilled manpower – models and training methods o Digital Rights Management: Issues and Solutions o Issues in Digital Preservation and Access Management o Performance Measurement and Competitive Ownership o Partnership and collaboration of libraries in Digital Environment o Data Security and Standards o Analytics /Big Data Opportunities and Challenges o Access Control and Security o Challenges in Managing Modern Libraries For any query, please contact: *Dr. Nishat Fatima* Organizing Secretary, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh - 202002. E-mail ID: *nishatfatima20(a)gmail.com <nishatfatima20(a)gmail.com>* Mobile No.: +91-9358258463 *Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq* Joint Organizing Secretary, Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh – 202002. E-mail ID:*naikoomuzamil@gmail.com <naikoomuzamil(a)gmail.com>* Mobile No.: +91-8979249718 Best _____________________________ *Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq* Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, U.P., India - 202002 Contact No. : +91-8979249718. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kinder Katha : Aspiring Children Book Authors Workshop: 7.12. – 8.12.2018 at Bangalore
by Kulkarni, Sheshagiri 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

Dear All, Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan, Bangalore in collaboration with the Department of Public Libraries, Government of Karnataka and Library and Information Science Academy (LISA) Bangalore is delighted to present: Kinder Katha : Aspiring Children Book Authors Workshop Two Days workshop for Aspiring Children Book Writers by award winning German and Indian Children Book Authors The resource persons are Rohini Nilekani, Boris Pfeiffer, Nagesh Hegde, Vaidehi (Janaki Srinivasa Murthy), T.S.Nagaraja Setty, Adithi Rao and Kiran Prasad Rajanahalli. The workshop aims at capacity building initiative to create a pool of native budding writers and train them to write children books with a native flavour. Workshop include Interactive sessions, master classes, panel discussions and children book exhibition. Details: Event: Two Days workshop for Aspiring Children Book Writers Date: 7.12. – 8.12.2018 (Friday - Saturday) Time: 10. 00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m. Venue: City Central Library, West Zone, Hampi Nagar, Bangalore. Medium of Instruction: Bilingual English – Kannada Number of seats: 35 Free Entry. Registration mandatory. Register at: kinderkatha(a)gmail.com Last date for registration: 5.12.2018 For more information: https://www.goethe.de/ins/in/en/sta/ban/ver.cfm?fuseaction=events.detail&ev… May we request you to help us reach suitable aspiring children book writers. Thanks a lot in advance. Best regards, Sheshagiri Kulkarni Head, Information and Library Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan 716 CMH Road Indiranagar 1st Stage Bangalore 560 038 Ph: +91 80 22511300/33/55/77/99-305 kulkarni(a)bangalore.goethe.org www.goethe.de/bangalore www.goethe.de/india

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Professor of Library and Information Science with Specialisation in Information Practices (Sweden)
by Paramjit Singh 30 Nov '18

30 Nov '18

Professor of Library and Information Science with Specialisation in Information Practices Ref PA 2018/305 Our ambition is to be a complete seat of learning where the students come first. In collaboration with private industry and with the public sector, we provide education and research of high international quality, and great social relevance. The University of Borås has around 11,000 students and 730 employees, and our campus is conveniently located in the city centre. We conduct research in Library and Information Science, Business and IT, The Human Perspective in Care, Teacher Education and Education Work, Resource Recovery and Textiles and Fashion. The University of Borås has the right to award five types of doctoral degrees and to conduct research within four areas: Library and Information Science, Resource Recovery, Textiles and fashion (general as well as design) and The Human Perspective in Care. The Swedish School of Library and Information Science at the Faculty of Librarianship, Information, Education and IT comprises various sub-research areas, one of which focuses on information practices. Within this field of research, this department known as the Swedish School of Library and Information Science has a number of senior researchers and newly-minted PhDs. For this department, we are seeking a professor in library and information science with a focus on information practices. We can offer a varied work in a future-oriented organisation with a view to becoming a full university. *Job description*The post includes the responsibility for and further development of the research environment in the department and leadership of the research group Information Practices in Library and Information Science in close cooperation with the area's other researchers and instructors. The research focusses on the interactions of individuals and groups with information and documents, which includes information retrieval, information use, reading, and strategic information management. More information about the group's research is available at http://www.hb.se/en/Research/Research-Portal/Research-groups/Information-Pr… A professor is expected to initiate and lead research projects as well as conduct research within the relevant research area. The professor is also expected to function as research group leader and in doing so work for the area's development according to the directives described in the directives in “University-wide research group leader assignment” (Reg.130-17, Swedish only). A significant part of the work is devoted to conducting one's own research and communicating research results internationally. The post also includes teaching, certain administrative tasks, and development of the department's educational work, courses, and research seminars. Teaching consists of, among other things, the supervision of doctoral students and Master's students, as well as lectures and seminars. Instruction is mainly focussed on the department's educational programmes in library and information science at the graduate level, but also education in other programmes may occur. Collaboration with the Faculty's representatives from other disciplines and research areas, as well as with societal actors in the profession, is an important part of the post. It also includes developing strategic international contacts in the field of research. *Qualifications*For the post, a doctorate in library and information science as well as demonstrated pedagogical competence are required. Applicants should have demonstrated scientific skill and experience in the subject documented with scientific publications. Furthermore, applicants should be able to present innovative research at a high international level and be published internationally in key research journals and/or monographs for this field. Substantial experience as principal supervisor at both the Master's and doctoral student level is a requirement for employment. Applicants must have undergone research supervision training or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge. Supervisor training for doctoral students can be offered within the framework of the post. In addition, the applicant is to have undergone university instructor training involving at least 10 weeks full-time study (15 credits) or otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge. To fit the role, you should have very good collaborative and communication skills as well as the ability to initiate and develop research collaboration. You must also have the ability to communicate unhindered orally and in writing in English and Swedish or another Scandinavian language. We also value leadership experience from a university or a university college, as well as proven success with obtaining research funding in competition with others. If knowledge in Swedish (or another Scandinavian language) is lacking, it is expected that this will be acquired after the start of employment. The University of Borås values the qualities that equal sex and age distribution and ethnic and cultural diversity bring to the university. *Type of employment*: Permanent *Level of employment*: 100 % *Beginning date*: As soon as possible or as agreed upon *Location*: Borås, Sweden *Reference number*: PA 2018/305 *Contact* Information about the position can be provided by Assistant Head of Department Åsa Söderlind via telephone +46 (0)33-435 41 46 or Research Director Jan Nolin via telephone +46 (0)33-435 43 36. The union representatives are Jonas Andersson, OFR-ST, Håkan Alm, Saco-S and Susanne Björkdahl Ordell, OFR/Lärarförbundet; they can be reached through the university’s switchboard at +46 (0)33-435 40 00. *Application*Apply for this position via our website through clicking “Apply” at the bottom of the job advertisement. In your application, please clearly include the information on which position you are applying for and provide its reference number. Please attach the following documents to your online application: 1. Cover letter 2. CV including your references’ contact information and your salary requirements 3. Portfolio of qualifications, meaning a written account of your qualifications both scientific and pedagogic and documentation of your teaching skills, including self-assessment. A template for this portfolio can be found under “Policy documents” in the menu. 4. List of publications 5. At most seven published works or other material of merit you want to attach 6. Certifications/credentials and other such official qualification documentation Contact HR if you have scientific publications that cannot be electronically attached directly to your application. The publications need to be obtained by the university no later than one week after the application deadline, in two copies each. No additions can be made electronically to the application after the application deadline. Please submit your application by the *deadline of 2018-12-10*. The Swedish National Archives requires us to archive the documents attached to an application, excluding publications, for two years after the appointment decision has become final. We decline contact with advertisers and staffing companies. URL to this page http://www.hb.se/en/About-UB/Work-at-UB/Job-vacancies/?rmpage=job&rmjob=150… -- Thanks & Regards *S Paramjit Rana <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238> | **Librarian * <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238>| M.A., M. Phil. Tel. +91 9968 308970, 9911 270778 *"Vidya Vichari Ta Parupkari"* P please consider the environment before printing this email !!!

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Opening for Information Management Trainee at NIFT Resource Centre-Mumbai
by anand bandi 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

The National Institute of Fashion Technology-Mumbai invites the application for the positions of Information Management Trainee to be selected for its Resource Centre for a period of one year. The aspirants who have completed their post graduation in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) on regular basis from Department of Library and Information Science attached to Indian Universities are eligible to apply. Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs.10,000=00 per month and the experience certificate upon successful completion of trainee-ship. It is an opportunity for those aspirants who want to work in total integrated IT environment to upgrade their skill for carrier progression.Interested candidates may send in their respective Resume to the undersigned on or before 30th December, 2018 on the e-mail/s : dr.anbandi(a)gmail.com or headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in Those candidates who have applied against the earlier notification need not to apply. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Ministry of Textiles, GoI, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile :7715833561 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in ; dr.anbandi@gmail.comhttp://14.139.111.26/jspui/

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Workshop on Library Automation & Digitisation at University of Delhi South Campus
by Raj K Bhardwaj 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

*University of Delhi South Campus* *दिल्ली* *विश्वविद्यालयदक्षिणपरिसर* *SOUTH CAMPUS LIBRARY/**दक्षिणी* *परिसर* *पुस्तकालय* बेनिटो जुआरेज़ मार्ग / Benito Juarez Road नई दिल्ली / New Delhi-110021 फैक्स /Fax / दूरभाष/Phone No. 011-2411022 : ईमेल / Email: librarian(a)south.du.ac.in *Five- Day NATIONAL* *Workshop on Library Automation & Digitization* To fulfil one of the requirements of UGC to attend a training program in Library Automation & Digitization for career advancement from level 10 to 14 vide its Regulation “Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers & other Academic Staff” in Universities & Colleges, 2018, University of Delhi South Campus proposes to hold a Five Day Workshop on Library Automation & Digitization during 17-21, December, 2018 and invites participants from the libraries of Universities, Colleges and other academic institutions *Structure of Workshop* The proposed National Workshop on Koha & DSpace, is to be conducted by best of the best experts, sourced both from industry & academia. and will help the LIS professionals , practicing librarians, students to automate & digitise their College & University libraries. The Workshop shall consist of 8 training sessions, including hands on modules and shall help research scholars etc in capacity building in library automation & digitisation domains. *Registration Fee & Accommodation Details:* The participation fee is Rs.2500/ (non-refundable) which includes workshop kit, lunch and tea, certificate etc. The participation fee shall be payable by Demand Draft in favour of “Director University of Delhi South Campus” latest by December10, 2018 with enclosed registration form. Limited accommodation on the basis of first come first served is available at campus @ Rs.500/ per day per person on twin sharing basis. The accommodation charges are payable in advance with registration fee. Rates will vary for out of campus accommodations as per actual. For more details and registration form, please see the attached workshop brochure.

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Library Assistant Positions at Alliance University, Bengaluru
by shivaraj 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

Greetings!! Applications are invited from eligible candidates for Library Assistant positions at Alliance University, Bengaluru. Qualification: A Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks Desirable: Post Graduate Diploma / Certificate Course in Computer Application/ Library Automation from a recognized Institute with a minimum of 06 months duration. Experience: Minimum 2 Years of Experience IT Skills: Good ICT and Communication skills. Proficiency in the use of a variety of computer office applications like M.S Word, Excel, Powerpoint or equivalent is a must. Working knowledge with KOHA and DSpace software is essential. The candidate will have to be ready to work in shifts and on Holidays. Salary: As per the University norms. Interested candidates may send CV by e-mail to : librarian at alliance.edu.in on or before 5th December 2018. With Regards Librarian ALLIANCE UNIVERSITY Chikkahagade Cross, Chandapura-, Anekal Main Road, Anekal, Bengaluru, Karnataka 562106 http://alliance.edu.in librarian(a)alliance.edu.in

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Bound Volumes: How to make them relevant and put them use.
by ishappa.bandi＠pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

I've invited you to fill out the following form: Bound Volumes: How to make them relevant and put them use. To fill it out, visit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfpSy6DfO6p9DOXMx6yVXSKPRV9pbkkZZQ… Dear Madam/Sir, Greetings from BITS Pilani! The main reason to collect the usage data about BV collection from various libraries in India is that there are a very few studies have been conducted on this issue. As we can see the usage problem is universal for BV collection. The outcome of this study will help our library and may be others also to take necessary action in improving the usage and the futuristic approach on BV collection. Your feedback on my questionnaire will give me a better understanding on this topic and helps in formulating a way forward for our library on BV collection. Many librarians from various institutions have already responded to this. The detailed analysis of the data will be presented in the form of research publication. Thank you for your response, I will share the survey results and update you on the outcome of this study. With regards Ishappa C. Bandi, Ph.D Deputy Librarian Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani Pilani Campus Vidya Vihar, Pilani 333031, Rajasthan, India Phone: +91 1596-515372, Mobile: +91 9982073556 Email: ishappa.bandi(a)pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in icbandi(a)yahoo.co.in University Website: http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/ Library Website: http://library.bits-pilani.ac.in Google Forms: Create and analyze surveys. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2018-11-26
by Mohan Hr 28 Nov '18

28 Nov '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-11-26* *Contents* *Articles* - Researcher claims CRISPR-edited twins are born. How will science respond? - A Strategist’s Guide to Blockchain - eBook: The Open Organization Guide to IT Culture Change - eBook: Understanding Cyber Conflict: 14 Analogies - Google’s Family Link app just launched in India, and it's a glimpse of what parenting looks like in the modern age - The World's Most Innovative Companies - Current Artificial Intelligence Trends: Hardware and Software Accelerators (2018) - 14 science-backed ways to sleep better - Home automation, lighting, appliances & more - Smart Home - 6 personality traits driving your organization *Events / Announcements* - SPIN Chennai: Session on Analytics for Competitive Advantage - Heidelberg Laureate Forum: Calling outstanding young researchers in mathematics and computer science - Digital Disruption and Transformation Summit 2018 on 1st Dec 2018 - NPTEL: 2019 Jan to April semester - 290 courses are open now for enrolment Read at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/11/interesting-reads-2018-11-26.html Archives at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *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 *======================================================== * *Articles* *Researcher claims CRISPR-edited twins are born. How will science respond?* Gene editing technology is revolutionising biology – and now twin human baby girls may be a living part of this story. Today several media outlets report that a team of scientists in China has used CRISPR to modify the DNA of healthy human embryos to genetically “vaccinate” against HIV infection. This is the first reported case of humans born with CRISPR-modifed DNA. Full Post <https://theconversation.com/researcher-claims-crispr-edited-twins-are-born-…> Related <https://theconversation.com/worlds-first-gene-edited-babies-premature-dange…>: World’s first gene-edited babies? Premature, dangerous and irresponsible Related <https://theconversation.com/what-is-crispr-gene-editing-and-how-does-it-wor…>: What is CRISPR gene editing, and how does it work? *A Strategist’s Guide to Blockchain* The distributed ledger technology that started with bitcoin is rapidly becoming a crowdsourced system for all types of verification. Could it replace notary publics, manual vote recounts, and the way banks manage transactions? Full Post <https://www.strategy-business.com/article/A-Strategists-Guide-to-Blockchain> Related Paper <https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf>: Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System by Satoshi Nakamoto *eBook: The Open Organization Guide to IT Culture Change* Pioneering IT teams are more transparent, more collaborative, and more agile—that is, more open. They've found creative strategies for leveraging open principles and practices to achieve innovative digital transformations. Now they want to share them. In The Open Organization Guide to IT Culture Change (201 pages eBook), more than 25 contributors from open communities, companies, and projects offer hard-won lessons and practical advice for creating an open IT department—one that can deliver better, faster results and unparalleled business value. Download the eBook <https://opensource.com/sites/default/files/gated-content/open_org_it_cultur…> *eBook: Understanding Cyber Conflict: 14 Analogies* Understanding Cyber Conflict draws lessons from past technological disruptions to inform and shape responses to today’s cyber challenges. Download the 310 pages eBook <https://carnegieendowment.org/files/GUP_Perkovich_Levite_UnderstandingCyber…> *Google’s Family Link app just launched in India, and it's a glimpse of what parenting looks like in the modern age* Google just launched the Family Link app in India, allowing parents to have a certain degree of control over how children use their mobile phones without violating their kid’s privacy. It also gives children the option to opt out of supervision, if necessary, and provide full disclosure over what parents will be able to see in terms of their mobile phone usage Full Post <https://www.businessinsider.in/googles-family-link-app-just-launched-in-ind…> Related Post <https://www.businessinsider.in/bill-gates-is-surprisingly-strict-about-his-…>: Bill Gates is surprisingly strict about his kids' tech use - and it should be a red flag for the rest of us *The World's Most Innovative Companies* In this Forbes year 2018 list of 100 companies, Hindustan Unilever, the Indian company is ranked 8th ahead of Facebook. Know them <https://www.forbes.com/innovative-companies/list/> *Current Artificial Intelligence Trends: Hardware and Software Accelerators (2018)* AI is evolving at a pace quicker than ever in history: private and national founds are being invested to embed it in services while the research community keeps pushing state of the art boundaries. Hardware and software accelerators are playing a key role in such a dynamic environment where computational advantages can be directly translated into business opportunities by speeding up model deployment and unlocking the potential of big data. An A.I. accelerator is any hardware or software product made to speed up the computation of A.I. tasks. In this survey, the status quo of current A.I. trends is described with particular focus on the hardware and software accelerators side. The document starts by defining what A.I. is, a survey of A.I. based products and services is then introduced to the reader followed by a survey of hardware and software accelerators. We will see how pains of A.I. based products are well complemented by accelerators, how software and chips are reshaping industries and that cloud computing is playing an important role in today’s A.I. market scenario. The survey closes with a section where future work is discussed, emphasis is put on what has not been answered in the paper and on recapping the previous chapters. Full Paper <https://www.academia.edu/37781087/Current_Artificial_Intelligence_Trends_Ha…> *14 science-backed ways to sleep better* If you have a few days off over the summer, there's one thing you can do to take care of yourself that will significantly change your life for the better - try to fix your sleeping schedule. More than a third of Americans don't get the seven to nine hours of sleep a night that the CDC recommends. Some people think they can function on less, but usually that's because the sleep-deprived brain loses the ability to tell when it isn't functioning right after just a few nights of short sleep. Getting better sleep can change your life in powerful ways. Simple, everyday adjustments may be all that some people require for better sleep, but there are also things that true insomniacs can do to soothe sleep troubles. Business Insider has reviewed a number of studies and interviewed sleep experts to figure out how to best transform your sleep habits. Here are 14 science-backed tips. Full Post <https://www.businessinsider.in/14-science-backed-ways-to-sleep-better/13-St…> Related <https://www.businessinsider.in/Sleep-deprivation-can-kill-you-heres-what-sl…>: Sleep deprivation can kill you - here's what sleeping less than 7 hours per night does to your body and brain Related <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2656292/>: Sleep deprivation: Impact on cognitive performance Related <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK19961/>: Extent and Health Consequences of Chronic Sleep Loss and Sleep Disorders *Home automation, lighting, appliances & more - Smart Home* Smart home technology promises to make your living space more comfortable, more convenient, and more secure. We're here to put those claims to the test to help you find the right gadgets for your home. Full Post <https://www.cnet.com/smart-home/> *6 personality traits driving your organization* What motivates the people in your community to contribute—and who could potentially have a destructive impact? This post presents a six-trait model for understanding personality, called HEXACO: Honesty-Humility Emotionality eXtraversion Agreeableness (versus Anger) Conscientiousness Openness to Experience. The post mentions that these summaries are reference points for wider personality traits. Full Post <https://opensource.com/open-organization/18/9/the-h-factor-2> Related Post <https://opensource.com/open-organization/18/9/the-h-factor-1>: How selfless is your open organization? More on Honesty-Humility Factor *Events / Announcements* *SPIN Chennai: Session on Analytics for Competitive Advantage* SPIN Chennai invites you to join the session on Analytics for Competitive Advantage with Mohan Shetye, CEO - Integral Information Systems, USA on 30th November 2018, Friday 5.30 - 8.30 p.m. at Alumni Centre Conf. Hall, Anna University, College of Engineering Guindy, Chennai This event is FREE for the members of SPIN Chennai, IEEE, CSI, PMI, ISACA, CIOKlub. Registration at https://goo.gl/z3eKjt is mandatory Pl. note that those who do not turn up after registering will have to pay Rs.100, later (as per the organisers). *Heidelberg Laureate Forum: Calling outstanding young researchers in mathematics and computer science* Young researchers in computer science and mathematics from all over the world can apply for one of the 200 coveted spots to participate in the Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), an annual networking event. The HLF offers all accepted young researchers the great opportunity to personally interact with the laureates of the most prestigious prizes in the fields of mathematics and computer science. For one week, the recipients of the Abel Prize, the ACM A.M. Turing Award, the ACM Prize in Computing, the Fields Medal, and the Nevanlinna Prize engage in a cross-generational scientific dialogue with young researchers in Heidelberg, Germany. The application period for the 7th HLF runs from November 15, 2018, until February 15, 2019. Young researchers at all phases of their careers (undergraduate/pre-master, graduate PhD or postdoc) are encouraged to complete and submit their applications by February 15 (midnight at the dateline) via the following link: http://application.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org More details at https://www.heidelberg-laureate-forum.org/blog/calling-outstanding-young-re… *Digital Disruption and Transformation Summit 2018 on 13th Dec 2018* FICCI TNSC with support from Government of Tamil Nadu is organizing its 3rd Edition of Digital Disruption and Transformation Conference (also known at DT3), the 3rd annual flagship event of FICCI under the theme of “Digital Rumpus – Perish or Prosper” on 13th December 2018 at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. CSI & IEEE members are eligible for 10% discount in the registration fee. The discount code to be applied at the time of registration is CSIDT3, IEEEDT3 respectively. Early Bird Deep Discounts are available for registrations done till 30th November 2018. For details pl. visit http://ficci-tnsc.com/it-ddts-2018/ or contact: Mr R Sudharsan at sudharsan.ramu(a)ficci.com, 044-42849614-15 *NPTEL: 2019 Jan to April semester - 290 courses are open now for enrolment* NPTEL is happy to announce that enrolment for the Jan to April 2019 semester is open now! Please go to this link to join any of the 290 courses that you are interested in. https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/explorer *Archives of Interesting Reads * To access the past posts of Interesting Reads, pl. visit http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *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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Assistant Librarian Vacancy at Presidency University, Bengaluru (1 post)
by Sheshadri K N 26 Nov '18

26 Nov '18

Dear Professional colleagues Greetings ! There is a vacancy for the post of *Assistant Librarian* at Presidency University, Rajanakunte, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Qualifications: Good academic credentials with Masters Degree in Library and Information Science. Excellent communication and IT skills are required. Experience: 1-2 years in a reputed institution is preferred. The candidate will have to be ready to work in shifts (late evening) and on weekends. Salary in commensurate with qualifications and experience. Besides salary, deserving candidate will get free food and accommodation at our Hostel. The post provides an excellent opportunity to work in a fully automated, RFID enabled state of the art library. Interested candidates may apply to: *chieflibrarian(a)presidencyuniversity.in* <chieflibrarian(a)presidencyuniversity.in> Last date for the submission of application: 4th Dec 2018. *About Presidency University* Presidency University, Bangalore, established under the Government of Karnataka Act no. 41 of 2013 and promoted by the Presidency group of institutions, aims to be a world-class University by nurturing talent amongst all those who enter the university portal. Through close nurturing of talent and skills in each individual, it aims to transform the lives of the youth to be successful professionals and citizens. The university is located in a sprawling campus at Itgalpur, Rajanakunte on Doddaballapur Road, Yelahanka, Bengaluru. Presidency University offers the following programs: 1. *School of Engineering:* Civil Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Electronics and Communication Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Petroleum Engineering, Computer & Communication Engineering, Information Science & Engineering, Information Technology & Engineering and Computer Engineering. 2. *School of Law:* BCOM LL.B(HONS.), BA LL.B(HONS.) & BBA LL.B(HONS.) 3. *School of Management:* Marketing, Human Resource, Finance, Logistics and Supply Chain Management, International Business Website: *www.presidencyuniversity.in* <http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/> *Thanks & Regards* *Dr. K N Sheshadri, Ph.D* *Senior Librarian* *Presidency University* *Itgalpur, Rajanakunte, Yelahanka* *Bangalore 560 064* *Cellphone: +91 7899218877* *Email: **sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in <sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in>* *URL:* *www.presidencyuniversity.in <http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inviting you to participate in an exciting and meaningful conference in Cambodia (Jan 3-4, 2019) (Many scholarships available)
by samchu 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Dear All, I am a Co-Chair of the Association for Information Science and Technology / ASIS&T (Asia-Pacific Chapter) and an associate professor at The University of Hong Kong (Faculty of Education). Our Association is holding a conference in Cambodia with “Effective Learning in Low-Tech Information Environments” as the theme (https://www.asist.org/events/regional-meetings/asiapacificregionalconferenc…) The conference is organized and supported by a team of esteemed international experts in Information Science and Learning/Education Sciences from 19 different countries. We believe that the conference can help Cambodia to move forward by applying knowledge and techniques in the two disciplines for the benefits of the Cambodian learners, as well as learners in other developing countries. This conference aims to attract 200+ attendees from around the world, including professors, researchers, teachers, librarians, policy makers, and students. Some famous scholars have agreed to attend and give keynote speeches and workshops at the conference. Over 50 presentations and workshops have already been organized. In addition, two special panel discussions will be held during the conference: (1). “How Information Science and Learning Sciences may help Cambodia move forward in the 21st Century” (targeting Higher Education); (2). “How to help students learn effectively and happily in the Industrial Revolution 4.0”(targeting kindergarten, primary and secondary education). A number of distinguished guests from Cambodia and other countries will be joining the discussions. What works in Cambodia will likely work in other less developed countries as well. Other conference highlights include: (1). a workshop titled “Publishing in high quality journals” that targets junior researchers and PhD students who want to develop the ability to conceive an impactful research, to conduct the research properly, and to write up an interesting article to maximize its chance at publishing in a high quality journal; (2). a seminar titled “Developing students’ reading and writing skills through gamified learning and digital story telling” focused on helping teachers and librarians make good use of gamified learning and digital storytelling to facilitate students’ development in their reading and writing abilities; (3). An’Unconference’ on ‘Literacy for Academic Audiences’ that aims to bring the unstructured conversations people usually have between conference sessions into the conference itself (open to all interested parties but is especially relevent to academic audiences). Apart from attending the conference, you will have many chances to enjoy delicious Cambodian food and the pleasant Cambodian weather. Compared to many places in the world, Cambodia is a safe place for visitors (https://www.asist.org/events/regional-meetings/asiapacificregionalconferenc…) You also have the chance to experience traditional cultural and musical performances, performed by Cambodian students, which will take place during the Conference Dinner on the first day. After the conference, you are invited to (1). Join a tour to the famous historical site Angkor Wat in Siem Reap which has triumphed across the centuries to emerge as the world’s top tourism landmark in TripAdvisor’s Traveler’s Choice awards – for the second time since 2015. Lonely Planet, another travel site, gave the temples of Angkor the top spot in 2014. Angkor Wat is also ranked very high on Google (rated 4.7/5 on average by 7,762 Google reviewers) (2). Join a team of students and professionals in implementing a new way of voluntary teaching for Cambodian students (from kindergarten to secondary), to learn English happily and effectively. A tentative conference program is available at https://goo.gl/yfkzk9 Please note that the deadline to avail the early-bird discount is December 3, 2018. The regular registration round will subsequently continue until December 20, 2018. To encourage students to join ASIS&T and this conference, a 50% discount on the registration fee is available for ASIS&T student members on a first come first served basis. The first 20+ early-bird student member registrants will now only pay around $40 USD to join the conference (after joining ASIS&T as a member). Please register as soon as possible at https://www.asist.org/events/regional-meetings/asiapacificregionalconferenc… Feel free to contact me if you have any questions regarding the conference. I look forward to meeting you at this wonderful conference! (Sorry for cross posting.) Best Regards, Sam Chu, Conference Chair for ASIS&T Regional Conference in Cambodia -------------------------------------------------- Samuel Kai Wah Chu, Incoming Editor, Information and Learning Sciences PhD in Education (e-Learning, UCL Institute of Education, UK [Ranked 1st in the world - QS 2017]) PhD in Education (Information & Library Science, HKU, HK [Ranked 4th in the world - THE 2018]) Associate Professor, Division of Information and Technology Studies Faculty of Education, HKU, Pokfulam Road, Hong Kong Chair-elect of ASIS&T Asia-Pacific Chapter (2017-18) Tel: (852) 2241-5894 | Fax: (852) 2517-7194 E-mail: samchu(a)hku.hk<mailto:samchu@hku.hk> | Skype Name - chukaiwahsamuel Homepage: http://web.edu.hku.hk/staff/academic/samchu HKU Scholar's Hub: http://hub.hku.hk/cris/rp/rp00897 h-index: 24 (https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=7IQasCgAAAAJ) ------------------------------------------------- Latest publications: Chu, S.K.W., Reynolds, R.B., Tavares, N.J., Notari, M. & Lee., C.W.Y. (2017). 21st Century Skills Development through Inquiry-based Learning: From Theory to Practice. New York: Springer Science. (eBook - http://www.springer.com/us/book/9789811024795) Chu, S.K.W., Capio, C.M., Van Aalst, J., Cheng, E.W.L. (2017). Evaluating the use of a social media tool for collaborative group writing of secondary school students in Hong Kong. Computer & Education, 110(7), 170-180. Ranked 7/272 in ISI's Edu category - top 2.57%; Impact Factor: 3.82 (JCR 2016) Chu, S.K.W., Zhang, Y., Chen, K., Chan, C.K., Lee, C.W.Y., Zou, E., & Lau, W. (2017). The effectiveness of wikis for project-based learning in different disciplines in higher education. The Internet and Higher Education, 33, 49-60. Ranked 3/272 in ISI's Edu category - top 1.10%; Impact Factor: 4.24 (JCR 2016) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REQUEST
by monisha mishra 25 Nov '18

25 Nov '18

Dear Sir / Maa'm, Good afternoon. Does anybody has access to the full text of the following articles as those are urgently needed by one of our research scholars. The details of the articles are as follows: 1. Performance of Bt and non Bt brinjal hybrids against brinjal shoot and fruit borer* (Leucinodes orbonalis)*. Journal of entomological research Volume 41, issue 3, 2017, page 283 2. Estimation of shoot damage in Bt and non Bt brinjal hybrids due to brinjal shoot and fruit borer (*Leucinodes orbonalis)*. Indian journal of entomology Volume 73, issue 3, 2011, page 270 3. Reaction of bt and non bt brinjal hybrids to sucking pests and their yield performance Indian journal of* plant protection* Volume 43, issue 4, 2015, page 470-474 regards *Monisha Mishra* *LibrarianOrissa University of Agriculture & Technology,Bhubaneswar-751003Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E Book Required.
by Rajendra Singh 24 Nov '18

24 Nov '18

Dear All, One of my faculty need E Book on following title 1.plumbing engineering by S.M Patil Please share it anybody has the same. Thanks & Regards -- Rajendra Singh Chief Librarian Chitkara University Baddi,H.P. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Nominations invited for Koha Implementation Award
by Ishwar Goudar 24 Nov '18

24 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, Nominations are invited for "Best Koha Implementation Award". The award to be given during Library Technology Conclave - LTC2019 organised at Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin during 23-25 Jan 2019. The nominations received will be evaluated based on the procedures and criteria by 5 member jury including Chris Cormack Original developer of Koha. Irrespective of whether implementation is an in house or through 3rd party service, all Indian Libraries using Koha are eligible to send their nominations. The duly filled nomination form along with the Website URL and Access credentials to the Service for review by the Jury should to be emailed to Dr. I. R. N. Goudar, the Program Chair, to his email goudarishwar(a)gmail.com on or before December 15, 2018. For more details please visit the Conclave website at ltc2019.com Regards, Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Program Chai, LTC2019r "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" *- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -* Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - 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 Mob: 91+9611165781

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Interesting Reads – 2018-11-21
by Mohan Hr 23 Nov '18

23 Nov '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-11-21* *Contents* *Articles* - Consumer Applications of Quantum Computing: A Promising Approach for Secure Computation, Trusted Data Storage, and Efficient Applications - What is the future of office spaces? - 50 most read stories on YourStory in 2016 - How to Engineer Biology - Gmail encryption: Everything you need to know - 8 ways interviewers turn off IT job seekers - 109 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Start Doing Today - Drones in Humanitarian Action - How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids - Ten simple rules for collaboratively writing a multi-authored paper *Events / Announcements* - Artificial Intelligence Developer Conference at Chennai on 26th Nov 2018 - Workshop on Internet of Things at PIT Chennai on 29 & 30 Nov 2018 - Digital Disruption and Transformation Summit 2018 on 1st Dec 2018 - IC2T: International Conference for Convergence in Technology at Pune - Women In Technology Summit at NITK Surathkal Read at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/11/interesting-reads-2018-11-21.html Archives at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *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 *======================================================== * *Articles* *Consumer Applications of Quantum Computing: A Promising Approach for Secure Computation, Trusted Data Storage, and Efficient Applications* Demands from the commerce, finance, security, and logistics sectors drive the persistent growth of computing. As current research focuses on providing new computing capabilities using disruptive approaches, quantum computing represents a promising strategy that offers new capabilities in secure computation, trusted data storage, and efficient applications. This article discusses the growing awareness that quantum computing can impact a broad variety of consumer concerns and applications. Full Paper <https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/8482518> *What is the future of office spaces?* A lot of us spend long stretches in the office, but outdated design could be damaging our wellbeing and mental health. What’s more, it’s killing our productivity. One study found that office workers spend more time sitting than pensioners, which increases the risk of cardiovascular disease, type II diabetes and even cancer. That’s why forward-looking designers are finding ways to build spaces that heal rather than hurt us. Going beyond the already ubiquitous standing desks and social “breakout sofas,” the office of the future is healthy, harmonious and happy. Here’s how it’s beginning to take shape. Full Post <https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/07/future-of-offices-design/> Related <https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2017/11/forget-the-open-plan-office-modern-w…>: The traditional office is dead. Here's why Related <https://www.businessinsider.com/google-zurich-headquarters-tour-2018-1>: Google's Zurich office has a jungle-themed meeting room Related <https://www.inc.com/business-insider/google-headquarters-uk-offices-london-…>: An Inside Look at the Plans for Google's Massive New London Headquarters *50 most read stories on YourStory in 2016* Though bit dated, it is an interesting post. The year 2016 started with a bang with the ‘Startup India, Stand up India’ initiative rolled out by the government. It was the year when cockroaches dominated the discussions over unicorns, when we spoke about checks and regulations rather than competitiveness, when startups’ hiring and firing made news more often than ever, when an announcement impacted the whole startup ecosystem like none other before, and when the ecosystem detected the weather change. We told more than 10,000 stories of passion, success, failure, determination, perseverance, honour, grit, pain, and learning in 2016. Full Post <https://yourstory.com/2016/12/most-read-stories-on-yourstory/> *How to Engineer Biology* Because biology is the result of evolution and not human development, bringing engineering principles to it is guaranteed to fail. Or so goes the argument behind the “Grove fallacy,” first invoked by drug industry observer Derek Lowe in a critique of Intel CEO Andy Grove in 2007. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer, Grove found himself frustrated by what he described as the “lack of real output” in pharma especially as compared to the drive of Moore’s Law in his own industry. This was a naive and invalid criticism from Silicon Valley outsiders, Lowe argued, because “medical research is different [and harder] than semiconductor research”—and “that’s partly because we didn’t build them. Making the things [like semiconductors] from the ground up is a real advantage when it comes to understanding them, but we started studying life after it had a few billion years head start.” So the very idea of engineering biology by nature is doomed to fail, he further wrote, given that “billions of years of evolutionary tinkering have led to something so complex and so strange that it can make the highest human-designed technology look like something built with sticks.” But we’ve seen incredible advances in the world of biology and tech the last few years, from AI diagnosing cancer more accurately than humans do, to editing genes with CRISPR. So is it still true that the idea of bringing an engineering mindset to bio is another case of starry-eyed technologist solutionism? It is absolutely true that we’re very much in the process of discovering biology, still untangling the “technical debt” of evolution. Just when one thinks one understands the biology, another layer of the onion appears. It’s also dangerously easy to break biology, with far greater consequences than broken code—even single-point mutations can lead to disease, and extremely small quantities of certain chemicals can have disastrous side effects. Many of the failures of medicine and especially drug design stem from the complexity and unpredictability of biology. But the fact that we are still discovering biology doesn’t mean that we can’t design. We can engineer the tools we use to manage biology. Full Post <https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/how-to-engineer-biology/> *Gmail encryption: Everything you need to know* This easy-to-follow guide will help you understand what's going on with Gmail encryption and what you can do to maximize your messaging privacy. Full Post <https://www.computerworld.com/article/3322497/security/gmail-encryption.html> *8 ways interviewers turn off IT job seekers* Having trouble filling open positions in IT? You're certainly not alone - but the culprit may be a flawed or dated approach to interviews Full Post <https://enterprisersproject.com/article/2018/10/8-ways-interviewers-turn-it…> *109 Random Acts of Kindness You Can Start Doing Today* We can get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of everyday life that we often forget to think of others. But a small gesture of kindness can not only make someone else's entire day, but it can also make you feel good. So why not spread the love and try a random act of kindness today? Here are 109 ideas to get you started. Full Post <https://www.popsugar.com/smart-living/Random-Acts-Kindness-Ideas-34351861> *Drones in Humanitarian Action* Fostering the appropriate use of airborne systems in humanitarian crises The aim of this analysis was to consolidate existing knowledge on the use of drones in humanitarian contexts and to further test, promote and disseminate their appropriate use and best practices among humanitarian organisations and the Global Clusters. The analysis include 14 case studies. Full Post <https://drones.fsd.ch/en/drones-in-humanitarian-action/> Related <https://drones.fsd.ch/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Drones-in-Humanitarian-Act…>: 60 pages report -- “Drones in Humanitarian Action” is an in-depth analysis of the role that drones (also known as UAVs or RPASs) can play in humanitarian crises. It is based on two years of research as well as multiple stakeholder consultations. *How the smartphone affected an entire generation of kids* As someone who researches generational differences, I find one of the most frequent questions I’m asked is “What generation am I in?” If you were born before 1980, that’s a relatively easy question to answer: the Silent Generation was born between 1925 and 1945; baby boomers were born between 1946 and 1964; Gen X followed (born between 1965 and 1979). Next come millennials, born after 1980. But where do millennials end, and when does the next generation begin? Until recently, I (and many others) thought the last millennial birth year would be 1999 – today’s 18-year-olds. However, that changed a few years ago, when I started to notice big shifts in teens’ behavior and attitudes in the yearly surveys of 11 million young people that I analyze for my research. Around 2010, teens started to spend their time much differently from the generations that preceded them. Then, around 2012, sudden shifts in their psychological well-being began to appear. Together, these changes pointed to a generational cutoff around 1995, which meant that the kids of this new, post-millennial generation were already in college. These teens and young adults all have one thing in common: Their childhood or adolescence coincided with the rise of the smartphone. Full Post <https://theconversation.com/how-the-smartphone-affected-an-entire-generatio…> *Ten simple rules for collaboratively writing a multi-authored paper* Science is increasingly done in large teams [1], making it more likely that papers will be written by several authors from different institutes, disciplines, and cultural backgrounds. A small number of “Ten simple rules” papers have been written on collaboration [2, 3] and on writing [4, 5] but not on combining the two. Collaborative writing with multiple authors has additional challenges, including varied levels of engagement of coauthors, provision of fair credit through authorship or acknowledgements, acceptance of a diversity of work styles, and the need for clear communication. Miscommunication, a lack of leadership, and inappropriate tools or writing approaches can lead to frustration, delay of publication, or even the termination of a project. To provide insight into collaborative writing, we use our experience from the Global Lake Ecological Observatory Network (GLEON) [6] to frame 10 simple rules for collaboratively writing a multi-authored paper. We consider a collaborative multi-authored paper to have three or more people from at least two different institutions. A multi-authored paper can be a result of a single discrete research project or the outcome of a larger research program that includes other papers based on common data or methods. The writing of a multi-authored paper is embedded within a broader context of planning and collaboration among team members. Our recommended rules include elements of both the planning and writing of a paper, and they can be iterative, although we have listed them in numerical order. It will help to revisit the rules frequently throughout the writing process. With the 10 rules outlined below, we aim to provide a foundation for writing multi-authored papers and conducting exciting and influential science. Full Post <https://journals.plos.org/ploscompbiol/article?id=10.1371/journal.pcbi.1006…> *Events / Announcements* *Artificial Intelligence Developer Conference at Chennai on 26th Nov 2018* A FREE one day Artificial Intelligence Developer Conference by Object Automation Software Solutions Pvt Ltd with the support of IBM is being held at Chennai on Monday, 26th Nov 2018 at IIT Madras Research Park, 32, Kanagam Road, Taramani, Chennai. More details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/artificial-intelligence-developer-conference-t… For assistance pl. contact: Sandhya +91 7397784815 or Ms Lakshmi +91 7397784811 *Workshop on Internet of Things at PIT Chennai on 29 & 30 Nov 2018 * A two days workshop on Internet of Things is being held at Panimalar Institute of Technology, Chennai during 29-30 Nov 2018 The regn fee is Rs. 400/- for IEEE Members and Rs. 600/- for others. The workshop brochure is at https://goo.gl/P9SvSp *Digital Disruption and Transformation Summit 2018 on 13th Dec 2018* FICCI TNSC with support from Government of Tamil Nadu is organizing its 3rd Edition of Digital Disruption and Transformation Conference (also known at DT3), the 3rd annual flagship event of FICCI under the theme of “Digital Rumpus – Perish or Prosper” on 13th December 2018 at Hotel ITC Grand Chola, Chennai. CSI & IEEE members are eligible for 10% discount in the registration fee. The discount code to be applied at the time of registration is CSIDT3, IEEEDT3 respectively. Early Bird Deep Discounts are available for registrations done till 30th November 2018. For details pl. visit http://ficci-tnsc.com/it-ddts-2018/ or contact: Mr R Sudharsan at sudharsan.ramu(a)ficci.com, 044-42849614-15 *IC2T: International Conference for Convergence in Technology at Pune* The 5th International Conference for Convergence in Technology (I2CT 2019-Technical Sponsored by IEEE Bombay Section) will be held in Pune, India from March 29th to 31th 2019. Last date for paper submission: 30th Nov 2018. Conf. Website at http://www.i2ct.in/ *Women In Technology Summit at NITK Surathkal* IEEE Computer Society - India SAC in association with IEEE NITK Student branch and IEEE Mangalore Subsection is conducting Women in Technology Summit at NITK Surathkal during 21-23 Dec 2018 For Phase 1 Registrations visit: http://bit.ly/WiTS2018 Visit the website for more details: http://wits.ieee-mangalore.org *Archives of Interesting Reads * To access the past posts of Interesting Reads, pl. visit http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *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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Library Technology Conclave 2019 - speakers announced
by Soji Mathew 23 Nov '18

23 Nov '18

Dear Friends, As we come closer to the dates of Library Technology Conclave 2019 at Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) in January 2019, excitement is building up as stalwart speakers on eLearning are announced on the LTC 2019 website. It would be indeed a learning experience to hear people like: . Dr. Viraj Kumar, Professor, Divecha Centre for Climate Change, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore delivering Pre-Conclave tutorial on Basics of E-Learning . Dr. Sandhya Shekhar, Strategy Consultant - Education, Research and Management; Former CEO of Research Park, IIT Madras. . Mr. Damodar Padhi, Vice President and Global Head of Talent Development, Tata Consultancy Services. . Mr. Shashi Kiran, Vice President, AI Products, Reliance Jio . Prof. G. Santhosh Kumar, Professor & Head, Department of Computer Science, CUSAT, Cochin The theme of the conclave "From eBooks to eLearning: Libraries as learning Hubs" will be further deliberated from the Libraries perspective by eminent speakers like: . Dr. Jagdish Arora Director - INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, . Dr. Shalini Urs, Founder Chairperson, MYRA School of Business, Mysore . Prof. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Head, DLIS, Kalyani University . Dr. K. Rama Patnaik, Librarian, IIM Bangalore So, hurry up and block your seats for the conclave at www.ltc2019.com to hear the unfolding of deliberations on eLearning and libraries from leading corporate and academic stalwarts on the subject. Look forward to seeing you at Cochin from January 23 to 25, 2019 at LTC2019. Warm regards, Sanjay Grover CEO Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore +91-9845516020 www.informaticsglobal.com -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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14th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2018).
by Harish M H 22 Nov '18

22 Nov '18

Dear Members, (Reminder) NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) a registered trust, comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff, trainees, and alumni, cordially invites you to the 14th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2018). This year’s seminar topic is ‘Cloud technologies for library and Information services’. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: https://bit.ly/2QxIkLj About Seminar Theme: Libraries witnessed a paradigm shift in disseminating information due to the advancement in ICT, Internet and digital technologies. Cloud computing is a relatively new model of internet application which enables distributed/virtual computing services. Cloud computing allows sharing infrastructure, which provides ultra-large-scale distributed data storage and network services. Cloud computing application in library mainly embody in resource and service construction, which play an important role in some areas, such as data storage, data management, hardware and software sharing, database resource sharing, integrated digital resources, one-stop entry, a full range of user interaction service and extend the application of complex network services. Thank You & Regards, *Harish M H * *B.A, B.Ed*., *MLISc, K-SET* *Library Assistant,* *Central Library, Alliance University,* *Anekal - Chandapura Main Road,* *Bangalore - **562106* *ORCID: * https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9642-9586 *Web: https://harishmh.wordpress.com/ <https://harishmh.wordpress.com/> *

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Fw: [Invitation][Today]:Talk on "Digital Learning" by Prof. L. Umanand, IISc at JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc Bangalore
by Francis Jayakanth 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

Dear Members, JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc., and Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) cordially invite you to a special talk on “Digital Learning”. This talk has been organized to commemorate the National Library Week, 2018. Speaker: Prof. L. Umanand, Coordinator NPTEL, IISc Department of Electronic Systems Engineering Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore Title: Digital Learning Date : 20th November 2018 Time: 5:30 pm Venue: Lecture Hall, JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc Bangalore There will be High Tea at 5:00 pm, Please join us. With regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Library, IISc

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Workshop on Library Automation & Digitisation at University of Delhi South Campus
by Raj K Bhardwaj 20 Nov '18

20 Nov '18

*University of Delhi South Campus* *दिल्ली* *विश्वविद्यालयदक्षिणपरिसर* *SOUTH CAMPUS LIBRARY/**दक्षिणी* *परिसर* *पुस्तकालय* बेनिटो जुआरेज़ मार्ग / Benito Juarez Road नई दिल्ली / New Delhi-110021 फैक्स /Fax / दूरभाष/Phone No. 011-2411022 : ईमेल / Email: librarian(a)south.du.ac.in *Five- Day NATIONAL* *Workshop on Library Automation & Digitization* To fulfil one of the requirements of UGC to attend a training program in Library Automation & Digitization for career advancement from level 10 to 14 vide its Regulation “Minimum Qualifications for Appointment of Teachers & other Academic Staff” in Universities & Colleges, 2018, University of Delhi South Campus proposes to hold a Five Day Workshop on Library Automation & Digitization during 17-21, December, 2018 and invites participants from the libraries of Universities, Colleges and other academic institutions *Structure of Workshop* The proposed National Workshop on Koha & DSpace, is to be conducted by best of the best experts, sourced both from industry & academia. and will help the LIS professionals , practicing librarians, students to automate & digitise their College & University libraries. The Workshop shall consist of 8 training sessions, including hands on modules and shall help research scholars etc in capacity building in library automation & digitisation domains. *Registration Fee & Accommodation Details:* The participation fee is Rs.2500/ (non-refundable) which includes workshop kit, lunch and tea, certificate etc. The participation fee shall be payable by Demand Draft in favour of “Director University of Delhi South Campus” latest by December10, 2018 with enclosed registration form. Limited accommodation on the basis of first come first served is available at campus @ Rs.500/ per day per person on twin sharing basis. The accommodation charges are payable in advance with registration fee. Rates will vary for out of campus accommodations as per actual. For more details and registration form, please see the attached workshop brochure.

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Library Technology Conclave 2019 - International Speakers confirmed
by Soji Mathew 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Dear Friends, The countdown for Library Technology Conclave 2019 jointly organized by Informatics Group, Bangalore and Cochin University of Science and Technology (CUSAT) has begun. The dates of January 23 to 25, 2019 are fast approaching and seats are fast filling up; as we announce the list of International Speakers for the Conclave. We are pleased to inform you that the Pre-Conclave Session will have Advanced Workshop on Koha and ERMS delivered by Mr. Christopher Cormack - one of the original developers of Koha. He has been a key resource person in all the conclaves since beginning; and has trained many professionals on Koha. He has also taken many wish lists from India to the community and presented the same to the developers of Koha to bring these into Koha releases at the earliest. The other key speaker at the conclave is Dr. Marshall Breeding - a celebrity in the world of library technologies. He is the creator of Library Technology Guides - a source of information for all the Library technologists in the world. He is also well known for his Library Technology Reports (LTR) published by American Library Association (ALA). Library Technology Reports of Dr. Breeding are the most awaited annual reports on library technology by all the librarians worldwide. He will enlighten the conclave delegates with his latest thoughts on e-learning and libraries. Please visit www.ltc2019.com to register and block your seats to listen to the international speakers and watch how libraries are converting to learning hubs - from e-books to e-learning. There are many more speakers from India who would be at the event sharing their thoughts. You will hear about them soon in the forthcoming announcements. We look forward to seeing you all at the conclave in Cochin from January 23 to 25, 2019. With warm regards, Sanjay Grover CEO Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore +91-9845516020 www.informaticsglobal.com -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.*

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CLSTL 2019: 2nd International Conference on ‘Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries’ (CLSTL 2019) from 28th February -2nd March, 2019at IIT Gandhinagar (India)
by TS Kumbar 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from IIT Gandhinagar! We take great pleasure in informing you that the IIT Gandhinagar Library is organizing 2nd International Conference on “*Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries* (CLSTL 2019) <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/>” during *28th February -2nd March, 2019.* One of the major objectives of this conference is to bring together Library & Information Professionals working in Science & Technology Libraries within and outside India to exchange their innovative ideas, new initiatives, rich experiences, research work, best & successful practices for mutual benefit. Some of the proposed sub-themes of the conference are; - Higher Education, Innovation and Research - Managing Change in S & T Libraries - Library Spaces, collections & collaborations - User Engagement with Libraries - Achieving Excellence in Library services - Scholarly Communication & Library Services - Trends in Open Science, Open Access & Predatory Publishing - E-Research Support Infrastructures, Research Data Management - Emerging Technology Trends for S & T Libraries - Demonstrating value of libraries in academic & research work - Future of Science & Technology Libraries & Librarianship *Program structure for three days:* Program will include Keynote addresses and invited expert talks by leading and eminent library professionals from India & abroad, especially from S & T libraries. There will be select but limited number of invited presentations covering the successful case studies relating to the sub themes. In addition, *2-4 half day workshops on emerging topics* of interest and one or two panel discussions will be added to the program. To encourage larger participation, we will also have poster sessions. For the benefit of participants, new products and resources exhibition or demonstrations by well-known publishing houses, information intermediaries & IT Companies will be held. Effort will be made to make the conference fruitful, memorable and worth the time and money. *For instructions for presentation and other details, please refer to the conference website http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/ <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/> * *Important Dates:* Presentation - Deadline for submitting proposal/abstract: *15th December 2018 * - Deadline for notifying acceptance of proposal to Presenter: *31st December 2018* - Deadline for submission of final Power Point slides for Presentation: *31st January 2019* Registration - Registration Started from: *1st November 2018* - Deadline for Registration: *31st January 2019 * Conference Dates - *28 February – 02 March, 2019 (Thursday – Saturday)* We are expecting the participation of library professionals and other academicians from premier academic institutions, research organizations & industries in the country and abroad. We will be having eminent library professionals from US, Canada, Europe and Asia Pacific Region as invited speakers to deliver the talks on important themes and are expecting good participation from Asian countries. We would therefore request you to kindly consider submitting a proposal/abstract of your proposed presentation and actively participate in this event to share innovative ideas, rich experience and best practices followed in your library for the benefit of other conference attendees. We would also like to take this opportunity to request you to kindly spread the word about this conference among your colleagues and professional friends and encourage them to consider participating in this professional event. Kind 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Union Catalogue of ETDs
by Ashok Asundi 19 Nov '18

19 Nov '18

Dear LIS Professionals, Pardon me for my ignorance really! I am unable to understand, how a Union Catalogue of ETDs is created. Please educate me as my thinking is not visualising such an information product. With regards, Prof. A.Y.AsundiFormer Professor, DLISc, Bangalore University,Bangalore

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The launch of KLA Journal of Information Science & Technology (KJIST) & 13th Prof. K. A. Isaac Commemoration Lecture; 21 November 2018, Thiruvananthapuram
by Sriram V 18 Nov '18

18 Nov '18

Dear all, Kerala Library Association is happy to invite you to the launch of the open access and print journal KLA Journal of Information Science & Technology (KJIST) & 13th Prof. K. A. Isaac Commemoration Lecture. Prof. Rajan Gurukkal will launch the KJIST. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar will deliver the commemoration lecture on the topic "E-Learning integration with digital library: A Challenging opportunity for LIS profession." Venue: DLIS Hall, Kerala University Library Building, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram Date & Time: 21st November 2018, 2pm For more information visit ... https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2018/11/10/the-launch-of-kla-journal-of-inf… All are cordially invited for the event. - Thanks and Regards, V. Sriram Chief Librarian Centre for Development Studies Thiruvananthapuram Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com Blog: https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/ orcid.org/0000-0002-6063-2566 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dawn Wacek: A librarian's case against overdue book fines | TED Talk
by Mohan Hr 18 Nov '18

18 Nov '18

Libraries have the power to create a better world; they connect communities, promote literacy and spark lifelong learners. But there's one thing that keeps people away: the fear of overdue book fines. In this thought-provoking talk, librarian Dawn Wacek makes the case that fines don't actually do what we think they do. What if your library just ... stopped asking for them altogether? Watch the TED Talk at https://www.ted.com/talks/dawn_wacek_a_librarian_s_case_against_overdue_boo… Also you will find quite a few interesting TED talks in this webpage. With regards -- hrmohan

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CALL FOR PAPER for JILACON’18
by Premaraj Mishra 18 Nov '18

18 Nov '18

*Dear Sir/ Ma’am,* *Greetings!* We cordially invite you and your colleagues to submit your technical research paper and participate in forthcoming National Conference JILACON’18 organized by Jharkhand Information & Library Association (JILA) at Jamshedpur during 15th -16th December 2018. The *JILACON’18* is among one of the most well-organized platform, dedicated to the professionals and researchers like you, for sharing & discussing knowledge and your research works. This time we are inviting papers covering the theme “Role of Libraries & Information Centres in Industrial, Educational & Socio-Economic Sectors in Digital Age” in the following areas: 1. Libraries & Information Centres in 1. Industrial & related Sectors, 2. Academics, Scientific & Research Institutions 3. Social & Economic Sectors 4. Advocacy in Public Libraries 5. E- Resources and Information & Digital Literacy 6. E-Learning, Skill India and E-Governance. 7. Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning Applications in Education / Decision Making 2. Management of Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories 3. Corporate-cum-Professional Partnerships; Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) 4. E-Learning and Social Media Tools 5. Digital Library Development and Digital Rights Management 6. Standards, Interoperability, Copyright and IPR issues 7. Open Data, Open Access & Innovation Management 8. Mobile Networking, Social Media and Social Network Analysis 9. Web Technologies and Applications in Social Networking 10. Knowledge Management and Web 2.0/Web3.0; 11. New Technologies and its adaptability in LICs 12. Open Source Software and its implications 13. Quality Assurance and Best Practices in Digital Scholarship; 14. Open Access to Scholarly Contents 15. Open Access and Open Repositories * Author’s Guidelines:* The text of paper should be in MS Word (DOC), format with A4 size, 1” margins (Top, Bottom, Left, & Right). Times New Roman, 12-point font size, 1.5 spaces. Paper should be in original in with maximum 5000 words (with abstracts not exceeding 200 words with at least three keywords) and references according to the Chicago Manual. *Important Dates:* The last date of Full Paper Submission November 20, 2018 The last date of Acceptance of Paper November 30, 2018 *Objective of the JILACON’18:* This conference looks forward your presence in two ways: 1. Contribution in the conference by presenting your paper. 2. Participation in the conference. Theme: “*Role of Libraries & Information Centres in Industrial, Educational & Socio-Economic Sectors in Digital Age*”. *Venue:* Auditorium, Shavak Nanavati Technical Institute (SNTI), N-Road, Bistupur, Jamshedpur 831001, Jharkhand, INDIA. Website: www.jila.org.in/ *Download Conference Brochure:* http://www.jila.org.in/images/Conference/2018/Bharat_jilacon%2018%20brochur… Send email to submit your paper *premrajmisha(a)gmail.com <premrajmisha(a)gmail.com>* *Regards* *Premaraj Mishra* *Organizing Secritary, JILACON’18* Sr. Manager, Information Services *Tata Steel Limited* Capability Development | SNTI Campus Library N-Road | Bistupur | Jamshedpur 831001 | Jharkhand | INDIA Tel +91-657 6644207 | Dir +91 657 2320165 | +91-9234501208 premrajmishra(a)gmail.com | http://www.tatasteel.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Do your library patrons have something nice to say?
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 18 Nov '18

18 Nov '18

https://medium.com/s/library-stories/susan-orlean-wants-your-library-storie… Some of us, librarians may have come across library users who are impressed or benefited by our service and may have a word of praise / appreciation. Do you want to show them where to file their stories? See the link above. What are the places that library customers are likely to write about you positively? Mention you - librarian- in acknowledgement section of a thesis? Make a mention in their biographies? Or when you retire on retirement day or on the day you are leaving one library to another? or in their private communication? Dr P Vyasamoorthy 040-27846631 / 09490804278 I have learnt how to automate sending bulk SMS to hundreds of people where text (content) is tailor made for each recipient. <https://www.avast.com/en-in/recommend?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_…> I’m protected online with Avast Free Antivirus. Get it here — it’s free forever. <https://www.avast.com/en-in/recommend?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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