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Dr TB Rajashekar 14th Memorial Seminar (2018): Cloud Technologies for Library and Information Services
by Francis Jayakanth 17 Nov '18

17 Nov '18

Dear Members, NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) a registered trust, comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff, trainees, and alumni, cordially invites you to the Dr. TB Rajashekar 14th 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: Title: Dr TB Rajashekar 14 Memorial Seminar (2018): Cloud Technologies for Library and Information Services Date: December 1, 2018 (Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru - 560012 The objectives of the Seminar is to introduce the concepts of Cloud computing and its models, and its application in library and information services. Libraries have been witnessing 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 Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience in using Cloud computing services and implemented a wide range of library services on the cloud will serve as resource persons Registration Fee: Rs. 300 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 600 for working professionals; for NCSI-Net members Rs. 500. The fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea/coffee Please note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Bank details for NEFT/IMPS transfers: Account holder: NCSI Net Foundation Acc. No.: 0683101029636 IFSC: CNRB0000683 Seminar Topics: 08:45-09:30 am: Registration and breakfast 09:30-09:45 am: Brief inauguration 09:45-10:30 am: Overview of Cloud Computing & Cloud Computing Models 10:30-11:00 am: Coffee Break 11:00-11:45 am: Cloud Computing Service providers and business models 11:45-12:45 pm: Access and configuration of cloud service for Library applications 12:45-01-30 pm Lunch break 01:30-02:30 pm: Case study presentation 02:30-03:15 pm: Risk and Challenges of Cloud Computing for Library and Information Services 03:15-04:00 pm: Career Advice for LIS professionals 04:00-04:30 pm: Certification Distribution and valedictory Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will also get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://www.ncsinet.org or contact Mr Shivaram BS ( shivaram at nal.res.in) / Dr Francis Jayakanth (francis at iisc.ac.in) With warm regards, Francis Jayakath JRD Tata Library IISc -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need for strong Library Technology Corner
by Francis Jayakanth 17 Nov '18

17 Nov '18

From: Prof. Siddamallaiah HS <siddahss(a)gmail.com> Sent: 15 November 2018 23:16 Dear friends, Libraries are still in First-Generation Library Technologies such as Library automation and many other technologies which are around traditional library environment. The Library Technologies are really well advanced and getting integrated campus activities like e-learning, virtual learning environment. In the health science institution it getting integrated to point-of-care, bedside assistance. Which needs a very strong forum. In fact, Library Technology Conclave held since two years, have a good learning experience. This year Library Technology Conclav LTC2019 www.ltc2019.com will focus is on current and emerging technologies and their implementation. The vision is to enable libraries to reimagine and re-position in the digital space as an integral part of the learning and research eco-system. Experts (Resource persons) are drawn from academic and Corporate sectors, I.e., USA, UK and New Zealand. The program is follows: Pre-Conclave Workshops: 1. E-Learning Basics 2. Koha + CORAL (e-resource management software) 3. Folio (Open Source eResource Management System) Technical Sessions: 1. eLearning Tools, Platforms and Technologies 2. Content Development for eLearning 3. Technology Empowered Libraries: Case Study Presentations 4. Integration of Digital Libraries and Learning Management 5. Spark: Delegate’s Session (For ideas triggered during the event) 6. Round Table: Learning & Libraries: Digital Convergence I hope professional colleagues participate in this and build strong LTC community and service in Library Technology. It helps young librarians to build a better career See you all at Cochin Dr. H. S. Siddamallaiah

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2nd LIS Academy conference on “Innovations in Libraries” – First announcement
by Pandurang Konnur 17 Nov '18

17 Nov '18

Dear Professionals LIS Academy is pleased to announce the 2nd LIS Academy conference on “Innovations in Libraries” organized in association with Department of public Libraries and VTU, Belagavi during 07-09 March 2019 at VTU campus Belagavi, Karnataka. CALL FOR PAPERS Papers are invited on the main theme or any of the sub-themes of the Conference. Theme/Sub Themes: •Library Resources/Content: Innovations in Content – Both Proprietary and Open Domain - Generation, Publishing, Packaging, Access/Sharing, Licensing, Rights, Content Use and Usage Standards, Applications and Impact •Library & Information Services: Innovations in LIS Services – OPAC, Circulation, Alerts, Personalization and Profiling of users and Organizations, Use and Application of Technology in Innovative Services – Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data visualization, Sharing/Collaborations, Reference Services, Referral Services, Use of Social Media in innovative services- YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, ResearchGate etc., •Library Users/Manpower/LIS Education: Innovative Teaching Methods in LIS, Innovative ways of utilizing Libraries in Library education, MOOCs, eLearning and Technology in teaching and LIS education, Innovation in connecting and serving Library Users •Technology & Innovations in Libraries: Impact of Technology in transformation of Libraries, Role of Technology in Innovations in Libraries, Innovative ways of applying Technology in Libraries and LIS education. Future Technologies and new and possible innovations. Submission guidelines: • Papers will be accepted subject to similarity check for the originality of the content. • Selected original papers will undergo blindfold peer review process • Select Papers will be published in the form of Conference Proceedings with ISBN. • Papers of registered delegates only will be considered for inclusion in the Proceedings. • Distinguished Papers will be published in LIS Academy journal (ISSN-2457-0540). • All authors of accepted papers are request to submit an author declaration form. • Papers may be sent to lisaconfernece2019(a)gmail.com on or before 31st December 2018. • The first/corresponding author will be communicated regarding the status of the paper submitted. Thanks & Regards, Dr. P. V. Konnur Former LIS Professor, Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA) Chairman - State Level Book Selection Committee, Karnataka President - LIS Academy, Bangalore Adviser - VTU Consortium, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, Member of Syndicate, KUVEMPU University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com Website: www.lisacademy.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2018-11-16
by Mohan Hr 16 Nov '18

16 Nov '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-11-16* *Contents* *Articles* - How Did the EC Link 300 Million Voter IDs to Aadhaar In Just a Few Months? - Procrastination Sucks — So Here’s The “Eat That Frog” Way to Powerful Productivity - How to avoid losing your memory in the digital age - Book Summary: "Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine" - A Guide To Corporate Innovation: 19 Strategies To Drive Innovation Now - Batteryless smart devices closer to reality - The kilogram is being redefined – a physicist explains - Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth – Book Summary - Edison’s Legacy: Industrial Laboratories and Innovation - Nationalism a driving force behind fake news in India, research shows *Events / Announcements* - eWIT: Book Release Event on 19th Nov 2018 - ACM India Chennai Professional Chapter: Expert Lecture on “Security and Trust” on 30th Nov 2018 - Digital Disruption and Transformation Summit 2018 on 1st Dec 2018 - Faculty Development Programme on “Data Science using Python Programming” - KLA National Conference on Corporate and Media Librarianship, Thiruvananthapuram during 14-15 Dec 2018 - LTC2019 - Library Technology Conclave & LibTech Award - CSI-2018: 53rd Annual Convention of Computer Society of India 2018 at Udaipur during 14-16 Dec 2018 - INDICON 2018: Theme “Harnessing Technology For Humanity” at Coimbatore during 16-18 Dec 2018 - Best Practices in AICTE Approved Institutions - AICTE Quality Improvement Scheme (AQIS) 2018-19 Read at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/11/interesting-reads-2018-11-16.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* *How Did the EC Link 300 Million Voter IDs to Aadhaar In Just a Few Months?* From accessing parts of the NPR database to using the DSDV tool, the Election Commission may have walked just outside the boundary of good data-sharing and privacy practices. Note: This is the first piece in a three-part series on elections, Aadhaar-linking and voter targeting. New Delhi/Bangalore: India’s Election Commission (EC) adopted a host of tactics to rapidly link hundreds of millions of voter IDs to Aadhaar numbers in 2015, some of which may have skirted the boundary between responsible data-sharing practices and outright violations of privacy and user consent. According to the organisation’s internal documentation, obtained through multiple right to information (RTI) requests, in at least four major states, the local election commissions had access to parts of the National Population Register (NPR) database, which helped hasten the Aadhaar seeding process. Other methods the EC deployed included the use of the controversial DBT Seeding Data Viewer (DSDV) tool – a service that allows third-parties to view non-biometric identity data held by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI). Full post <https://thewire.in/political-economy/how-did-the-election-commission-link-3…> Interesting Video <https://thewire.in/video/watch-nobody-knows-how-aadhaar-is-being-used-and-t…>: Nobody, Not Even UIDAI, Knows How Aadhaar Is Being Used *Procrastination Sucks* *—* *So Here**’**s The **“**Eat That Frog**”** Way to Powerful Productivity* Spend Your Most Valuable Time on Your Most Valuable Activities and You’ll Change the Trajectory of your Life. Full post <https://medium.freecodecamp.org/procrastination-sucks-so-heres-the-eat-that…> Related <http://becomingeden.com/summary-of-eat-that-frog/>: Summary of the book Eat the Frog: Eat Frog by Brian Tracy is an excellent synthesis of much of the existing productivity literature to date, achieving about 80% of the total benefits from time management. My summary here attempts to condense the book into a few pages of critical insights, organized into four primary sections: organization, efficiency, identifying your strengths, and optimizing yourself. Implementing even a small number of these techniques will result in greatly increased effectiveness. *How to avoid losing your memory in the digital age* With Google taking the place of memory, many worry that a vital faculty is eroding. Can memory athletes – who can retain hundreds of numbers in seconds – show us how to get it back? Full story <https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/nov/13/how-to-avoid-losing-your-me…> Related story <https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2008/07/is-google-making-us-st…>: Is Google Making Us Stupid? *Book Summary: "Sexual Harassment of Women: Climate, Culture, and Consequences in Academic Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine"* Over the last few decades, research, activity, and funding has been devoted to improving the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine. In recent years the diversity of those participating in these fields, particularly the participation of women, has improved and there are significantly more women entering careers and studying science, engineering, and medicine than ever before. However, as women increasingly enter these fields they face biases and barriers and it is not surprising that sexual harassment is one of these barriers. Over thirty years the incidence of sexual harassment in different industries has held steady, yet now more women are in the workforce and in academia, and in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine (as students and faculty) and so more women are experiencing sexual harassment as they work and learn. Over the last several years, revelations of the sexual harassment experienced by women in the workplace and in academic settings have raised urgent questions about the specific impact of this discriminatory behavior on women and the extent to which it is limiting their careers. Sexual Harassment of Women explores the influence of sexual harassment in academia on the career advancement of women in the scientific, technical, and medical workforce. This report reviews the research on the extent to which women in the fields of science, engineering, and medicine are victimized by sexual harassment and examines the existing information on the extent to which sexual harassment in academia negatively impacts the recruitment, retention, and advancement of women pursuing scientific, engineering, technical, and medical careers. It also identifies and analyzes the policies, strategies and practices that have been the most successful in preventing and addressing sexual harassment in these settings. Book Summary <https://www.nap.edu/read/24994/chapter/9> Full Book in PDF <https://www.nap.edu/download/24994> *A Guide To Corporate Innovation: 19 Strategies To Drive Innovation Now* Given the importance of innovation to drive the longevity, growth, and competitiveness of large corporations, here are 19 bulletproof strategies you can use to look innovative. Full post <https://www.cbinsights.com/research/corporate-innovation-strategy-guide/> *Batteryless smart devices closer to reality* Researchers at the University of Waterloo have taken a huge step towards making smart devices that do not use batteries or require charging. These battery-free objects, which feature an IP address for internet connectivity, are known as Internet of Things (IoT) devices. If an IoT device can operate without a battery it lowers maintenance costs and allows the device to be placed in areas that are off the grid. Full post <https://uwaterloo.ca/news/news/batteryless-smart-devices-closer-reality> Related <https://www.researchgate.net/publication/326560663_Challenge_RFID_Hacking_f…>: The research paper by Wang, Abari and Keshav titled, Challenge: RFID Hacking for Fun and Profit-ACM MobiCom, appeared in the Proceedings of the 24th Annual International Conference on Mobile Computing and Networking, October 29–November 2, 2018, New Delhi, India, 461– 70. *The kilogram is being redefined – a physicist explains* Since 1889, countries who are members of the General Conference on Weights and Measures have agreed to use a standard block of metal – kept near Paris – to define the kilogram. But although the modern block is stored in a highly controlled environment, its weight can change by tiny amounts as wear and tear causes it to lose mass and dirt causes it to increase. To address this problem, scientists around the world have spent nearly two decades discussing how the kilogram could instead be defined in relation to constant measurements of nature. And now they have finally reached a decision. Full post <https://theconversation.com/the-kilogram-is-being-redefined-a-physicist-exp…> Related story <https://www.wired.co.uk/article/how-many-grams-in-a-kilogram-weight-change-…>: This is why physicists just completely redefined the kilogram. *Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth – Book Summary* Any business owner will tell you that one of the most difficult parts of sustaining and growing a business is getting people to know that your company exists and keeping customers happy enough that they want to tell others about your product or service. This is why we took the trouble of summarizing some of the best advice from the book "Traction: How Any Startup Can Achieve Explosive Customer Growth" and compiling it into the free downloadable business starter kit below. Full post <https://blog.visme.co/traction-book/> Related <https://medium.com/@yegg/78-takeaways-from-traction-book-1b44d2a03dda>: 78 Takeaways from Traction Book Related: <https://medium.com/@yegg/the-19-channels-you-can-use-to-get-traction-93c762…> The 19 Channels You Can Use to Get Traction *Edison’s Legacy: Industrial Laboratories and Innovation* Between 1999 and 2016, the U.S. share of global high technology exports dropped from 18 percent to 7 percent. From one of the world’s leading technology product exporters prior to 2000, the United States has become a net importer since then, and the deficit keeps growing. During this period, China’s share of exports increased from 3 percent to 26 percent, reflecting the shift of manufacturing overseas—including important high technology industries that were pioneered in the United States as early as the 1950s—such as telecommunications systems, consumer electronic products, microelectronics, and solar energy converters. Full post <https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2017/11/edisons-legacy-industrial-labora…> *Nationalism a driving force behind fake news in India, research shows* A rising tide of nationalism in India is driving ordinary citizens to spread fake news, according to BBC research. The research found that facts were less important to some than the emotional desire to bolster national identity. Social media analysis suggested that right-wing networks are much more organised than on the left, pushing nationalistic fake stories further. There was also an overlap of fake news sources on Twitter and support networks of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The findings come from extensive research in India, Kenya, and Nigeria into the way ordinary citizens engage with and spread fake news. Full post <https://www.bbc.com/news/world-46146877> Related <http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/duty-identity-credibility.pdf>: Full Research Report from India Related <http://downloads.bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/bbc-fake-news-research-paper-nigeria…>: Full Research Report from Kenya and Nigeria *Events / Announcements* *eWIT: Book Release Event on 19th Nov 2018* eWIT invites you to Role Model Series for the release of the book “The New Plan A” on Friday, 19th Nov 2018 at 6.00 p.m. at Sutherland Global, Block - 1B, 1/124, Shivaji Gardens, Nandambakkam post, Ramapuram, Mount Poonamallee Road, Chennai – 600089. Phone: 044 – 6900 0176 Formal invite is at http://www.ewit.co.in/rolemodelseries_book_19nov2018.pdf To register to this free event, pl. visit https://goo.gl/nqSE5w *ACM India Chennai Professional Chapter: Expert Lecture on “Security and Trust” on 30th Nov 2018* ACM India Chennai Professional Chapter's Expert Lecture on “Security and Trust” by Mr. Kaarthik Sivakumar of Cisco at IMSc on 30th November 5:00 PM This is a free pgm. Pre-registration is essential. Register at https://goo.gl/forms/4KpNw21jTuLc7g4C2 <https://goo.gl/forms/4KpNw21jTuLc7g4C2> *Digital Disruption and Transformation Summit 2018 on 1st 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 1st 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. 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 *Faculty Development Programme on “Data Science using Python Programming”* As an initiative of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, Electronics & ICT Academy, IIT Guwahati, Assam organises one-week Faculty Development Programme on “Data Science using Python Programming” from 28 Jan 2019 to 1st Feb 2019 at Sri Sankara Arts & Science College, Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu. (about 65 km from Chennai). Registration Fee (Including Snacks and Lunch) - Rs. 2,950/- for Faculty, Lab Technicians and Project Staff. - Rs. 1,475/- for Faculty members belonging to ST/SC category. - Rs. 5,900/- for Industry Personnel, Student & Research scholar Accommodation will be provided at the venue (college) free of cost (including breakfast and dinner). Brochure at http://eict.iitg.ac.in/download/Brochure_Sankara.pdf *KLA National Conference on Corporate and Media Librarianship, Thiruvananthapuram during 14-15 Dec 2018* The Kerala Library Association is organizing the National Conference on Corporate and Media Librarianship. It will be held in the Padmam Auditorium, IMG, Thiruvananthapuram during 14-15 December 2018. The conference brochure at https://bit.ly/2wTl966 Download the KLANC2018 registration form here http://keralalibraryassociation.org/downloads/KLANS2018RegistrationForm.pdf *LTC2019 - Library Technology Conclave & LibTech Award* LTC2019 - Library Technology Conclave on the theme “ebooks to eLearning: Libraries as Learning Hubs” is being organised by Informatics India Ltd in collaboration with CUSAT - Cochin University of Science and Technology, Cochin during 23-25 Jan 2019 at CUSAT, Cochin. Nominations are invited for LibTech Award till 10th Dec 2018 For more details please visit: http://ltc2019.com *CSI-2018: 53rd Annual Convention of Computer Society of India 2018 at Udaipur during 14-16 Dec 2018* The 53rd Annual Convention of CSI will be held at Hotel Inder Residency. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India during 14-16 Dec 2018. For details visit the convention website at http://www.csi-2018.org *INDICON 2018: Theme “Harnessing Technology For Humanity” at Coimbatore during 16-18 Dec 2018* With the theme of “Harnessing Technology for Humanity”, the 15th IEEE India Council International Conference (INDICON 2018), being organized by the IEEE Madras Section during December 15-18, 2018, at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, with technical support from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, promises to be bigger and better than before. With plenary sessions, keynote addresses by reputed academicians, tutorials, workshops, Student Paper contests, industry exhibits and stalls and most importantly, high quality presentations from the best of the researchers in India, no effort is being spared to make INDICON 2018, the best so far. For details visit the website at http://indicon2018.in/ *Best Practices in AICTE Approved Institutions* To download a 44 pages booklet on “Best Practices in AICTE Approved Institutions”, pl. visit https://goo.gl/X2DC3c *AICTE Quality Improvement Scheme (AQIS) 2018-19* All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) invites applications from AICTE approved Technical Institutes/ Deemed to be universities/University departments / Students eligible for financial assistance under the following Schemes of Quality Improvement during financial year 2018-19. For details pl. visit https://goo.gl/FDhKXf *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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Talk on "Digital Learning" by Prof. L. Umanand, IISc at JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc Bangalore
by SURESH BASAVARAJ BALUTAGI 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Dear Professional Friends, We are pleased to invite you to attend the talk on “Digital Learning”, which will be jointly organized by JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc and Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) on the celebration of “National Library Week”. 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 This talk will surely be helpful for all LIS professionals, thus do participate and gain maximum benefit out of it. with regards, Suresh Balutagi PhD. Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560 012 URL: http://library.iisc.ac.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BOSLA-MMRDA Lecture Series on "Next Generation Librarianship: The Way Forward........."
by anand bandi 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

The Bombay Science Librarians' Association popularly known as BOSLA in collaboration with Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development (MMRDA) has decided to organize a day Lecture Series on the theme "Next Generation Librarianship: The Way Forward........." scheduled to be held on 8th December, 2018 at MMRDA premises, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Mumbai. The experts have been so chosen to touch upon the trending issues in the field of LIS to benefit the participants. LIS professionals are here by informed to register themselves to drive the benifit from the event. For programme details, may visit the link below: http://bosla2013.wixsite.com/bosla/mmrda-seminar-2018 Dr.A.N.Bandi,Chairman-BOSLA and 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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Vacancy of Library Assitant
by Abhimanyu Herlekar 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Dear Admin Kindly release below mailer in our LIS forum please. Regards Abhimanyu Herlekar -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Vacancy of 'Library Assistant' Post at HDFC Library, Churchgate, Mumbai* Below is the work profile 1. Filing of Magazines, Newspapers & Annual Reports. 2. Circulation of Books/Magazines. 3. Discarding the old Newspapers (every friday) 4. Scanning of documents 5. Entering New Annual reports in the system 6. Filing of the bills and other important documents 7. Sending reminders to users 8. Physical processing of magazines 9. Overall back-end activities of the Library. *Requirement for the post* 1. Graduate (B.com / B.A / B.Sc / BLISc) 2. Basic Computer Knowledge 3. Good Communication skills 4. Trustworthy 5. Willing to learn. *Interested candidates can mail their CVs on* *library(a)hdfc.com <library(a)hdfc.com>* *Team Library* HDFC Limited, HDFC House – 4th floor, HT Parekh Marg, 165-166, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020. +91-22-6631 6418/17 _______________________________________________________________________________________ ------------------------------ Thanks & Regards, *Team Library* HDFC Limited, HDFC House – 4th floor, HT Parekh Marg, 165-166, Backbay Reclamation, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020. : +91-22-6631 6418/17 [image: *]: *library(a)hdfc.com* <library(a)hdfc.com> *"Success is never final, failure is never fatal. It's courage that counts" - Wooden, John* <http://quotationsbook.com/quotes/author/7875/> Disclaimer :The information contained herein (including any accompanying documents) is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you have erroneously received this message, please immediately delete it and notify the sender. Also, if you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or any accompanying document is strictly prohibited and is unlawful. The organisation is not responsible for any damage caused by a virus or alteration of the e-mail by a third party or otherwise . The contents of this message may not necessarily represent the views or policies of Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited. Disclaimer :The information contained herein (including any accompanying documents) is confidential and is intended solely for the addressee(s). If you have erroneously received this message, please immediately delete it and notify the sender. Also, if you are not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any disclosure, copying, distribution or taking any action in reliance on the contents of this message or any accompanying document is strictly prohibited and is unlawful. The organisation is not responsible for any damage caused by a virus or alteration of the e-mail by a third party or otherwise . The contents of this message may not necessarily represent the views or policies of Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited.

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Librarians and Awareness of Indian Copyright Act
by Anson Jose 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Please fill out this small survey, we are planning to organise a workshop based on that. Thank you https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb8elQeAj8I6biytdFsAj1wTyo_yOuUyY… https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb8elQeAj8I6biytdFsAj1wTyo_yOuUyY… Dear Participant, We are conducting this Empirical study to evaluate the awareness among Librarians about the Copyright Act in India and its exceptions available to Libraries. Findings of this survey would be used to improve access to libraries in the Country. The data collected would be used in aggregate and no personal information would be collected/ shared with anyone. THANKS. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeb8elQeAj8I6biytdFsAj1wTyo_yOuUyY… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLIS Admission Notification for 2019-21 Batch: TISS Mumbai
by Satish Kanamadi 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, Greetings! Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai invites applications for its 7th Batch of “Master of Library and Information Science” (MLISc) regular full-time programme for the academic year 2019-2021. TISS, established in 1936, is known for its well crafted curriculum, sound theory, high quality teaching and experiential learning unique to TISS. This two year, four semester and 66 credit master’s programme comprises 19 core courses that provide common and essential inputs covering the Library and Information Science. Building on these fundamentals, students undertake a dissertation in an emerging area of their interest. Programme lays more emphasis on practical aspects and is multidisciplinary drawing expertise from all the schools/centres of TISS and other related institutions/industries in India. Candidates who have completed graduation in any stream are eligible to apply. Selection will be based on National Online Test and Personal Interview Last Date for Registration: 10th Dec 2018 Online National Entrance Test (TISS-NET): Jan 13th, 2019 Personal Interview: 5-15th March 2019 For registering and applying online, please visit http://admissions.tiss.edu/admissions/ma/programmes/ Thanks and Regards, Satish Kanamadi Chairperson Centre for Library and Information Management Studies (CLIMS) Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI -400088 ------------------------------------------------------------ Satish Kanamadi PhD Librarian Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) V N Purav Marg, Deonar MUMBAI - 400088. INDIA Tel: 91-22-25525283 Email: satish(a)tiss.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Chief Librarian, SAIACS 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Dear Colleagues, I am looking for below listed article for my thesis purpose. would someone be of help to me by sending it in pdf format? S. Singh and S. Kataria, "Awareness and use of e-journals among the research scholars & faculty members of Banasthali University, Rajasthan: A comparative case study," *2015 4th International Symposium on Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries and Information Services*, Noida, 2015, pp. 143-147. doi: 10.1109/ETTLIS.2015.7048188 Your help is much appreciated. sincerely ______________________________________ *Yesan Sellan, * *B.Com., MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., (PhD Candidate),* *Chief Librarian* South Asia Institute of Advanced Christian Studies (SAIACS) 363 Dodda Gubbi Cross Road, Kothanur P.O., Bangalore 77, India Phone: 91 80 2846 5235/5344/ 5649, Fax: 91 80 28465412, Mobile: 91-9972348251 www.saiacs.org Alternative Email: yesans(a)gmail.com ______________________________________ IMPORTANT : This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you. P Please consider the environment before printing this email*.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha-OPAC Android App
by Basavaraj Kumbar 15 Nov '18

15 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, Whoever using Koha software for library automation can use the android app for the opac access. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lisacademy.org.kohaopac We have successfully implemented and working good. Library Users -Book renewal - can check book status - search books -can find library contact details -student profile 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>

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Request to publish in Lis-forum
by munusamy natarajan 14 Nov '18

14 Nov '18

MALA International Journal of Information and Knowledge Management Madras Library Association (MALA) 735, Anna Salai, Chennai 14.11.2018 Dear Professional colleagues, It gives us immense pleasure to inform that Madras Library Association (MALA) is planning to publish a Journal (MALA IJIKM) from 2019 onwards after obtaining the ISSN number. It will have a frequency of two issues (June and December) per year. We request the LIS professionals to contribute the research manuscripts to the Editor, which will enable us to get them reviewed by experts in the field and then to publish the issues. The co-operation of LIS professionals is very much essential, without whom the journal cannot be published. In order to maintain the frequency and number of papers in single issue, We request all of them to contribute generously. Please try to send the article (4000-5000 words) with Title, Author(s) Information, Abstract, Keywords (5-7 numbers), Introduction, Statement of the Problem, Objectives, Research questions, Methodology, Scope, Literature Review, Analysis and Findings, Conclusion, Recommendations and further research (depends upon the MSS). Please follow the APA referencing style within the text and give references accordingly. We will publish Instructions to Authors and other related information in the First issue of the Journal. Try to send the articles to (malaijikm(a)gmail.com) so as to enable us to process them for publishing. Thanks (M. NATARAJAN) (K.NITHYANANDAM) & (VENKATRAMANI) Editors Dr M NATARAJAN M.Sc., B.L.I.S., A.D.I.Sc., P.G.D.C.A.,P.G.D.H.E., P.G.D.E.A.S., M.B.A., Ph.D. Ex-Associate professor, Dept of Infn Science, Jimma University, Jimma, Ethiopia Senior Principal Scientist,(Retd) National Inst Of Science Comm and Information Resources (NISCAIR) Dr K S Krishnan Marg New Delhi - 110 012. INDIA.and Ex-Editor, JSIR. Member SHRM, President, Library Professional Association, New Delhi.

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Alert Regarding: Free KOHA OPAC Mobile App
by vinod mishra 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear All, The message below has been floated for those who are using Koha and very enthusiastic professionals who are willing to showcase as much as possible with minimum efforts. The Mobile App is not meant for your/any library by default and to get the app your library must be on some public domain name and lot of other information you need to provide through the app than the concerns will send you the app. My view is please avoid such things in the age where people are much concern about data security. My questions from the developers and you all are: 1. What if the domain name of any Koha/OPAC will change? 2. What if the database schema of koha updated? 3. What is the update policy of the said App? 4. Where is the source code to modify/improve the app by the community like Koha? 5. To whom should we contact if face any problem in the app? 6. How to use the app if many are managing the koha on Intranet only? 7. How much space etc. it consumes on the mobile and which version of android is supported. 8. Which version of Koha does it support? Sorry for my little understanding of the below Koha App but please clarify the points above. With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* On Tue, Nov 13, 2018 at 9:43 AM vikram zadgaonkar < vikramczadgaonkar(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear Dr. P. V. Konnur, > Have shared code with community? > If you need any support for further development or testing , I can provide > my developers team for the same - if you are planning to submit the same to > koha community. > Vikram Zadgaonkar > > > On Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 8:12 PM vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear all >> >> Through app they are asking to provide library details, email, phone no. >> etc. than after veryfying that they will send the code files which needs to >> be placed on koha server as per my understanding. >> >> I have doubt about its authenticity of code and openness. Koha users are >> requested not to use such codes on server side unless it is not supported >> by mass community. >> >> On Mon, 12 Nov 2018 19:48 vikram zadgaonkar, <vikramczadgaonkar(a)gmail.com> >> wrote: >> >>> Hi, >>> Great! >>> Have you upload code also somewhere? >>> >>> On Mon 12 Nov, 2018, 6:48 PM PDIT Library <librarian(a)pdit.ac.in wrote: >>> >>> > Dear Professionals, >>> > >>> > Happy to share with you all, One of our innovative product - Koha >>> > Opac Mobile App has been released from LIS Academy. It is totally >>> > free of cost. Any library using KOHA can use this App to reach their >>> > users remotely through their Android Mobiles. >>> > >>> > This Android based Mobile App is an exclusive mobile app designed and >>> > developed for the libraries using KOHA LMS for automating their >>> > library system. This app acts as a plug-in and fetches the content >>> > from existing KOHA LMS and user can use OPAC login credentials to log >>> > in through the mobile app. >>> > >>> > It is freely available on google play store to download. Presently 12 >>> > institutions and 800+ patrons using app.. >>> > >>> > >>> https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lisacademy.org.kohaopac >>> > >>> > Demo credintials of KOHA OPAC: >>> > >>> > College Code: LISA >>> > Card Number: Librarian >>> > Password: Librarian >>> > >>> > How to register Libraries to KOHA OPAC: >>> > >>> > College Code: admin >>> > Card Number: library >>> > Password: librarian >>> > >>> > Reach us for any assistance lisacademyorg at gmail.com >>> > <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> >>> > >>> > Thanks & Regards, >>> > Dr. P. V. Konnur >>> > President - LIS Academy, Bangalore >>> > Former LIS Professor, >>> > Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA) >>> > Chairman - State Level Book Selection Committee, Karnataka >>> > Adviser - VTU Consortium, >>> > Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, >>> > Member of Syndicate, KUVEMPU University, Shivamogga, >>> > Karnataka, India >>> > Mobile : 09449679737 >>> > E-Mail : pvkonnur at gmail.com >>> > <http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> >>> > Website: www.lisacademy.org >>> > >>> > >>> > -- >>> > >>> > *LIBRARIAN* >>> > >>> > *Proudhadevaraya Institute of Technology* >>> > >>> > *TB Dam, **HOSAPETE-583 225* >>> > >>> > *Ballari District, **Karnataka, India.* >>> > >>> > >>> > *Web http://pdit.ac.in <http://pdit.ac.in/>* >>> > >>> > *Email**librarian(a)pdit.ac.in <pdit97(a)gmail.com>* >>> > >>> > *Phone: 08394 259505* >>> > >>> > *Phone +91-8394 259505 * >>> > _______________________________________________ >>> > Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org >>> > Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz >>> > https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha >>> > >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Koha mailing list http://koha-community.org >>> Koha(a)lists.katipo.co.nz >>> https://lists.katipo.co.nz/mailman/listinfo/koha >>> >>

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Fwd: CopyrightX: Libraries application for spring 2019
by Shamprasad Pujar 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Nov 12, 2018 at 3:42 AM Subject: CopyrightX: Libraries application for spring 2019 To: <LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu> From: Katie Zimmerman <kbzimmer(a)mit.edu> Date: Fri, 9 Nov 2018 19:54:58 +0000 Hello! (apologies for cross-posting) I’m pleased to announce that MIT Libraries will be offering CopyrightX: Libraries in 2019. Please share this information with anyone who may be interested: What is CopyrightX: Libraries? · CopyrightX: Libraries is an affiliate course of CopyrightX which is hosted by the MIT Libraries, and is open to library, archives, and museum staff everywhere. Participants will learn the essentials of US copyright law, theory, and practice with an emphasis on issues relevant to cultural institutions, alongside a cohort of professional colleagues. It is an entirely online 12-week course comprising pre-recorded lectures, readings, and weekly seminars. What sort of time commitment should I expect? · The class runs for 12 weeks from February through early May. Each week, participants will watch an 80-minute recorded lecture, read the assigned material, and attend a 90-minute synchronous discussion section conducted via audio and text chat. The average total time commitment over the 12 week course is ~ 5 hours/week. After the 12 week course there is an intensive law-school style exam, which takes the average student ~10 hours over a four-day period. To obtain a certificate of completion, participants must both pass the exam and attend at least 10 of the 12 weekly discussion sections. When will it be? · Synchronous online seminars will meet from 10 am - 11:30 am EST/EDT (15:00 - 16:30 UTC prior to March 10th, 14:00 – 15:30 UTC after March 10th) on Fridays beginning February 1, 2019. We will not meet during the week of March 18, 2019. The final exam for the course will be administered for a 96-hour period beginning on May 1. Who will be in the class? · Since MIT is hosting and supporting the course, up to five seats are being held for MIT Libraries staff. The remaining ~20 participants will be library, archives, and museum staff from anywhere in the world who choose to apply. The aim is to get a diverse group of people from a wide range of backgrounds who share an interest in copyright as it applies to cultural institutions. How do I apply? · Fill out the application form here: https://goo.gl/forms/inq64J5Uw6BMp9XB3 by Dec. 15, 2018. What if I have more questions? · Email the course instructor, Katie Zimmerman, at kbzimmer(a)mit.edu. Thank you, and I hope to see some of you there! Katie Katie Zimmerman, JD, MLIS (pronouns: she/her) Scholarly Communications and Licensing Librarian MIT Libraries kbzimmer(a)mit.edu | NE36-6101 | 617.324.4871

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National Library Week Celebrations - 2018
by Library 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear LIS Professionals, Raman Research Institute Library in Association with Karnataka State Library Association on the occasion of National Library Week 2018, Organizing special lecture on “Arts, Films and Environment” By Suresh Heblikar Date: 19.11.2018 Time: 4.30 PM Venue: Auditorium, Raman Research Institute, C V Raman Avenue, Bangalore With regards, Dr. B.M. Meera Ph: +91 9844519180 E-mail: library(a)rri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Workshop on Library Automation & Digitisation at University of Delhi South Campus
by Raj K Bhardwaj 13 Nov '18

13 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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Vacancies for Assistant Librarians
by Ramakrishna Reddy 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear Modulator, We are in the process of recruiting four (4) *Assistant Librarians* for *Learning Resource* *Centre* (Central Library) and other Libraries of* Acharya Institutes*, Bengaluru. Hence, we request you kindly to publish the details (as mentioned below) in LIS-FORUM for the benefit of Library professionals. *DETAILS OF VACANCIES* *Vacancies: **Assistant Librarians – four (4).* *Qualification*: *MLIS (Minimum of 60%)* *Experience*:* Candidates with experience will be preferred.* *Skills**: ICT and Communication skills.* *Desirable**: Working knowledge with KOHA and DSpace softwares.* *Salary*: Negotiable – Commensurate with qualifications, ICT & communication skills, and experience. *Interested candidates may send CV by E-Mail to the below mentioned address.* *Last date for receipt of applications**: 24th November 2018.* With Regards, *Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy* *Chief LibrarianAcharya Institute of TechnologyAcharya InstitutesHesaraghatta Main RoadAcharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan RoadSoldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post) Bangalore - 560 107Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431Mobile: 9739038652Residence: 080-23461829E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in <ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in> krred(a)yahoo.com <krred(a)yahoo.com> drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com <drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com>http://www.acharya.ac.in <http://www.acharya.ac.in>*

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LibTech Award Nominations Invited
by Ishwar Goudar 13 Nov '18

13 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, LibTech Award – Nominate Your Library – Present Case Study – Submit Your Paper - Participate in Opinion Pole in the Selection Process Libraries are increasingly technology empowered. Judicious and insightful Investment in technologies are major strategic decisions as the rate of change and obsolescence with technologies are too high. Sharing knowledge gained and best practices followed in implementing technologies is a useful practice. To promote this sharing practice, we introduced in LTC2018 an exclusive session on. “Technology Empowered Libraries: Cases Studies in Best Practices” which is continued in LTC2019. This 90-minute session is an exciting part of the Conclave as it carries LibTech2019 award instituted since last LTC. 1. Libraries are invited to send their nominate for this session. (Please visit the Conclave website – www.ltc2019.com for details). 2. A committee of five juries lead by Dr. Marshall Breeding, an internationally recognized library technology review expert ( https://librarytechnology.org/) will evaluate the nominations to select the best ten of them. 3. The ten best selected nominations will be invited to: (a) present the technologies implemented effectively in their libraries in an exclusive session on Technology Empowered Libraries in the Conclave; and (b) submit an authored paper also on their technology empowered library as a case-study which will be published in the Conclave proceedings. 4. The presentation will be observed and reviewed by the members of the Jury. Additionally, all the delegates attending the Conclave will be invited to rate the presented case studies. The Jury will take into account average of this rating with certain weightage in the process of selection for LibTech2019 award. December 10th is the last date to submit the nomination for the Best Technology Empowered Library session and the award. The LibTeh2019 award will be presented at the Valedictory Session of the Conclave. Nominate your Library for this Award. Please register for LTC2019 to benefit from many enlightening intellectual sessions on “eBooks to eLearning: Libraries as Learning Hubs” addressed by nationally and internationally acclaimed experts on various facets of the Conclave”. LTC2018 award went to the Information Resources Centre (IRC) at the Tata Consulting Services (TCS). To know more details about the Award and event please visit the site at ltc2019.com Regards, Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Program Chair, LTC2019 "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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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workshop on "Marketing of Library resources and services in Digital era"
by Harish M H 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Sir, Please announce it. Dear All, Greetings. On the occasion of National Library Week Alliance University Central Library in association with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) organizing one day *workshop on "Marketing of Library resources and services in Digital era" on 16-11-2018 at Alliance University Bengaluru.* For more details, kindly visit the enclosed workshop brochure at: https://bit.ly/2QxIkLj Registration is free. Last date for Registration: 13.11.2018 Online Registration link: https://goo.gl/E2c8Lr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for IEC standards
by Francis Jayakanth 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Members, I would like to know if any of our libraries is subscribing to the IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards. If yes, could you kindly get in touch with me, off the list? Thanks and regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Library, IIsc francis(a)iisc.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free KOHA OPAC Mobile App from LIS Academy
by Pandurang Konnur 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Professionals, Happy to share with you all, One of our innovative product - Koha Opac Mobile App has been released from LIS Academy. It is totally free of cost. Any library using KOHA can use this App to reach their users remotely through their Android Mobiles. This Android based Mobile App is an exclusive mobile app designed and developed for the libraries using KOHA LMS for automating their library system. This app acts as a plug-in and fetches the content from existing KOHA LMS and user can use OPAC login credentials to log in through the mobile app. It is freely available on google play store to download. Presently 12 institutions and 800+ patrons using app.. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.lisacademy.org.kohaopac Demo credintials of KOHA OPAC: College Code: LISA Card Number: Librarian Password: Librarian How to register Libraries to KOHA OPAC: College Code: admin Card Number: library Password: librarian Reach us for any assistance lisacademyorg(a)gmail.com Thanks & Regards, Dr. P. V. Konnur President - LIS Academy, Bangalore Former LIS Professor, Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA) Chairman - State Level Book Selection Committee, Karnataka Adviser - VTU Consortium, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, Member of Syndicate, KUVEMPU University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com Website: www.lisacademy.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DELNET One day Workshop in Collaboration with Nehru Institute of Engineering and Tech. Coimbatore - Reg.,
by Dr. KR. Senthilkumar 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from NIET, We would like to inform you that DELNET is a major resource sharing Library Network connecting more than 6,300 Libraries as its Member in 33 States and its Union Territories in India and Eight other Countries. We would be glad to organize a *one - day DELNET Workshop in collaboration with NIET*, Coimbatore on *Nov 20, Tuesday, 2018* for the member/non-member institutions of DELNET in the State of TN and other adjoining states in order to provide better and efficient services to them. The Workshop entitle *' Strategies for Transforming Libraries: Growing Trends and Technologies*' will highlight 1. DELNET Discover Services 2. Open Source Software 3. DELNET's Delplus Software for Library Automation ( provided free) 4. Emerging Technologies in Knowledge Management, Academic Integrity 5. How to Stop Plagiarism in Academic Environment 6. Enhancing User's Satisfaction in Libraries. The Workshop will help in further promoting effective use of DELNET resources and Services by the faculty members, Researchers and Scholars DELNET will be charging a nominal participation fee of *Rs 350/ - per delegate from member institutions and Rs 450/- per delegate from non- member institutions.* *If you are interested in booking a workshop fill in this on-line Request for Booking Form <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UXNjYXuhsFl68HQuiB-PjMfdlRJiCK37QtI5nIJ7bi4>.* With Regards -- *எண்ணம் அழகானால் !! எல்லாம் அழகாகும்!!!* _______________________________________________________________ [image: photo] *Dr. KR. SENTHILKUMAR **B.Com., M.A., M.L.I.S., M.Phil., PGDCA., Ph.D* LIBRARIAN Nehru Institute of Engineering and Technology nietsenthilkumar.kr(a)nehrucolleges.com| https://goo.gl/UABLkz https://goo.gl/81q6wr https://goo.gl/v1u4P8 Skype: alagusenthil1 <https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?view=cm&tf=1&fs=1&su=Check%20out%20%22Wis…> | TM Palayam| CBE <http://www.facebook.com/alagusenthilsvs> <http://in.linkedin.com/in/alagusenthil> <https://twitter.com/alagusenthil>

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Organisation of NATIONAL SEMINAR ON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND DIGITAL DIVIDE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES (5-7 February 2019)- requested to announce in LIS Forum
by Rabinarayan Mishra 12 Nov '18

12 Nov '18

Sir, The Sambalpur Public Library, Sambalpur in collaboration with Odisha State Open University, Sambalpur, Odisha is organising a three-day NATIONAL SEMINAR ON PUBLIC LIBRARY AND DIGITAL DIVIDE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES (5-7 February 2019). *You* are kindly requested to announce in LIS forum for wider participation. -- Regards Sincerely yours *Dr.Rabinarayan Mishra* *Professor & Head (Rtd.) ti* Res- Mahantypada (Near Dadhibaman Temple) Sambalpur- 768001 Odisha *Blog:* http://rabinarayanmishra.blogspot.in

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

11 Nov '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-11-11* *Contents* *Articles* - Amazon and Google can change how we use energy - IEEE India Info Jul-Sep 2018 issue - 16 office furniture upgrades and other work space must-haves - Constitutional democracy and technology in the age of artificial intelligence - How virtual reality is transforming autism studies - Happy Birthday Amitabh Bachchan: 76 quotes of the actor that got all thinking - The Battle for the Next Billion Internet Users Has Begun - Future Factory: How Technology Is Transforming Manufacturing - The Future of Aging? The New Drugs & Tech Working To Extend Life - What a 100-year-old idea can teach us about cybersecurity -- Randomness: The Fix for Today’s Broken Security *Events / Announcements* - Two Days Workshop on “Ethical Hacking And Cyber Security” - TEQIP-III Sponsored National Workshop on ”Android App Testing” at NIT Rourkela - Anna University Sponsored Two Week FDP on “Wireless Communication” at Chennai - Shri P K Das Memorial Best Faculty Award & Life Time Achievement Award - Support for International Patent Protection in Electronics & Information Technology and for awareness seminars & workshops - CSI-2018: 53rd Annual Convention of Computer Society of India 2018 at Udaipur during 14-16 Dec 2018 - INDICON 2018: Theme “Harnessing Technology For Humanity” at Coimbatore during 16-18 Dec 2018 Read at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/11/interesting-reads-2018-11-11.html Archives at http://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html *======================================================== * *Articles* *Amazon and Google can change how we use energy* Big tech — in this case, Amazon and Google — is starting to make its way into the energy industry on the backs of voice technology and in-home devices. Over the next few years, we’ll see the two companies help carve out a new landscape for residential energy management. For those familiar with Silicon Valley’s strategies, this might come as expected: enter an old industry, solve some of its inefficiencies, and dominate it. However, the energy industry is unique. Big tech’s story in energy — at the moment we’re in — won’t be about domination. Instead, it will help support the electric grid, teach us how to use electricity more efficiently, and even promote the use of renewable energy. Full post <https://medium.com/@meghnarao/amazon-and-google-can-change-how-we-use-energ…> *IEEE India Info Jul-Sep 2018 issue* The issue of Jul-Sep 2018, IEEE India Info, the quarterly newsletter of the IEEE India Council has the following 13 interesting articles, two book excerpts and few regular columns apart from the report on various activities held in the IEEE Sections in India. - Embracing the Next Billion Users of the Internet by Ms. Pitinan Kooarmornpatana - INO: A National Mega Science and Engineering Project by Dr. B. Satyanarayana - Economics of ADITYA – India’s First Solar Ferry by Mr. Sandith Thandasherry - Algorithmic Music Composition by Dr. Rangarajan Krishnamoorthy - Commercial Buildings and Energy Conservation Building Code of India by Dr. N. Subramanian - Robotic Process Automation – Doing It Right first time! By Mr. M. Ramkumar & Mr. Chandrashekar Sadashivaiah - Kerala Floods - A Model of Rescue and Rehabilitation using Information Technology and Social Media based Crowdsourcing by Sebin Sabu & Nora Elizabeth Joby - Story of keralarescue.in -- A report by Mr. Muraleedharan Manningal - Review of Momo attack in WhatsApp by Mr. S. Manikandan - International Genetically Engineered Machine (iGEM) Competition -- Language Project by Team iGEM-IIT Madras - Understanding Waste Management – Part 3 by Mr. Alok Kumar - Start-ups – Founders Cardinal Rules by Dr. L. S. Subramanian - Work Practices To Make The Best Of Your Time by Dr. M. Sasikumar - Book Excerpts: “The Karma of Business” from the book Disrupt and Conquer: How TTK Prestige Became a Billion-Dollar Business - Book Excerpts: The second part of the chapter 10 – “Leading Science and Technology: Vision for the Future” dealing with “What India Needs to Do?’ from the book Leading Science and Technology: India Next? - IT in Jul - Sep 2018 by Prof. S. Sadagopan - Information Resources by Mr. H.R. Mohan - Books: Disrupt and Conquer: How TTK Prestige Became a Billion-Dollar Business, Software Testing: Effective Methods, Tools and Techniques, Knowledge Driven Development – Bridging Waterfall and Agile Methodologies, Software Wasteland: How the Application-Centric Mindset is Hobbling our Enterprises, The Forward-Looking Manager in a VUCA World, and Evolving Innovation Ecosystems: A Guide to Open Idea Transformation in the Age of Future Tech. Read them at http://sites.ieee.org/indiacouncil/newsletter/ *16 office furniture upgrades and other work space must-haves* From standing desks to telepresence robots, ZDNet has has listed q6 interesting tech buys for your office in a slideshow. Slideshow <https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/best-office-furniture-upgrades-and-other-wor…> *Constitutional democracy and technology in the age of artificial intelligence* Given the foreseeable pervasiveness of artificial intelligence (AI) in modern societies, it is legitimate and necessary to ask the question how this new technology must be shaped to support the maintenance and strengthening of constitutional democracy. This paper first describes the four core elements of today's digital power concentration, which need to be seen in cumulation and which, seen together, are both a threat to democracy and to functioning markets. It then recalls the experience with the lawless Internet and the relationship between technology and the law as it has developed in the Internet economy and the experience with GDPR before it moves on to the key question for AI in democracy, namely which of the challenges of AI can be safely and with good conscience left to ethics, and which challenges of AI need to be addressed by rules which are enforceable and encompass the legitimacy of democratic process, thus laws. The paper closes with a call for a new culture of incorporating the principles of democracy, rule of law and human rights by design in AI and a three-level technological impact assessment for new technologies like AI as a practical way forward for this purpose. This article is part of a theme issue ‘Governing artificial intelligence: ethical, legal, and technical opportunities and challenges’ of Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London A: Mathematical, Physical and Engineering Sciences Full Article <http://rsta.royalsocietypublishing.org/content/376/2133/20180089> *How virtual reality is transforming autism studies* Researchers and autistic artists are exploring virtual reality to study, treat and simulate autism traits. Autism therapists and researchers started to use VR in the mid-1990s, not long after headsets became widely available to consumers and other forms of immersion, such as first-person shooter games, became popular. Researchers often deployed the technology to create virtual environments to help autistic people rehearse stressful encounters. For instance, Rizzo’s team built a virtual job-interview training program. In a study published last year, they recruited adults with autism or other conditions for a training regimen involving interviewers who ranged from gentle to aggressive. Rizzo says the participants with autism significantly improved in their interviewing skills, as rated by job counselors. Full post <https://www.spectrumnews.org/features/deep-dive/virtual-reality-transformin…> *Happy Birthday Amitabh Bachchan: 76 quotes of the actor that got all thinking* As Amitabh Bachchan turns 76 in Ocy 2018, here are some memorable quotes by the legendary Bollywood actor. Full post <https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/happy-birthday-amitabh-bachchan-76…> *The Battle for the Next Billion Internet Users Has Begun* Large parts of the world’s population are still unconnected, further disadvantaging the least developed regions of the planet Today, the world is more connected than ever. Soon, 5G will herald the next era of digitalization. While we are discussing trends such as artificial intelligence, blockchain, and augmented reality, we tend to forget that there are still about four billion people on our planet who are unconnected, with the vast majority of those residing in developing and least developed countries (LDCs) in Sub-Saharan Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. As high mobile network penetration already prevails in these markets, mobile (as opposed to fixed) broadband services tend to be the prevalent form of access technology. However, mobile broadband coverage is still very limited in many regions and data plans as well as smartphones are often unaffordable for the local population. In addition, available internet content is often not relevant enough to local communities. Finally, digital illiteracy as well as gender discrepancies in internet adoption pose additional barriers. The digital divide between the developed and the developing world is at risk of widening if broadband network deployment, price decline, and subsequently consumer adoption do not keep up with the required growth levels. 3G and 4G coverage is indeed expanding while data prices are on a downward trajectory, even in developing countries. But at the same time, the bar for what is considered a decent internet experience is constantly rising. Modern applications consume more data and require faster connection speeds and lower latency for an acceptable user experience, especially with video streaming projected to make up 75% of global data traffic. The fast pace of development of these factors puts developing countries at risk of falling further behind the developed world. The economic and societal impact of being connected is significant, especially in emerging markets. The link between internet access and economic growth is indisputable. In mature economies, the internet is responsible for about a quarter of GDP growth. Universal internet adoption in developing countries could make a tremendous difference for the state of those economies. The possibilities for education and healthcare would better lives for the poor and disadvantaged; increased literacy rates and life expectancy would uplift underprivileged communities. Full post <https://medium.com/@i.haffke/the-battle-for-the-next-billion-internet-users…> *Future Factory: How Technology Is Transforming Manufacturing* From advanced robotics in R&D labs to computer vision in warehouses, technology is making an impact on every step of the manufacturing process. As industrial technology grows increasingly pervasive, this wave of automation and digitization is being labelled “Industry 4.0,” as in the fourth industrial revolution. So, what does the future of factories hold? To answer this, we took a deep dive into 8 different steps of the manufacturing process, to see how they are starting to change: - Product R&D: A look at how platforms are democratizing R&D talent, the ways AI is helping materials science, and how the drafting board of tomorrow could be an AR or VR headset. - Resource Planning & Sourcing: On-demand decentralized manufacturing and blockchain projects are working on the complexities of integrating suppliers. - Operations Technology Monitoring & Machine Data: A look at the IT stack and platforms powering future factories. First, factories will get basic digitization, and further along we’ll see greater predictive power. - Labor Augmentation & Management: AR, wearables, and exoskeletons are augmenting human capabilities on the factory floor. - Machining, Production & Assembly: Modular equipment and custom machines like 3D printers are enabling manufacturers to handle greater demand for variety. - Quality Assurance (QA): A look at how computer vision will find imperfections, and how software and blockchain tech will more quickly be able to identify problems (and implement recalls). - Warehousing: New warehouse demand could bring “lights-out” warehouses even faster than an unmanned factory, with the help of robotics and vision tracking. - Transport & Supply Chain Management: Telematics, IoT, and autonomous vehicles will bring greater efficiency and granularity for manufacturers delivering their products. Full post <https://www.cbinsights.com/research/future-factory-manufacturing-tech-trend…> *The Future of Aging? The New Drugs & Tech Working To Extend Life* Senolytics. Blood transfusions. Placenta stem cells. These are just some of the innovative ways that startups are tackling mortality and increasing the human lifespan. In this report, we dive into each one and track what progress has been made in the quest to find the elusive fountain of youth. Full post <https://www.cbinsights.com/research/report/future-aging-technology-startups/> *What a 100-year-old idea can teach us about cybersecurity -- Randomness: The Fix for Today’s Broken Security* A 100 year-old idea, brought to life by modern technology, can protect us from even the smartest hackers, most powerful intelligence agencies and the fastest quantum computers. The cyberworld in which we spend our days — and on which our lives depend — is not safe, and is becoming more dangerous all the time. From nation-states trying to sway elections with fake news to ransomware that shuts down hospitals, we are living in a “Wild West” in which any data, or any transaction, may be attacked at any time. And like travelers in a lawless frontier, we are left to scan the horizon constantly for trouble, scrambling to plug the leaks in defenses we don’t quite trust. We are vulnerable not just because of the increasing sophistication of hackers, who are today as likely to be well-funded criminal organizations or governments as petty thieves or amateurs out for the thrill of defacing a Web site. Nor is the greatest threat the development of new offensive tools such as quantum computers, which might soon be powerful enough to crack today’s most widely used cryptographic ciphers. The biggest problem is that our basic approach to cyber security is flawed. Full post <https://medium.com/@cstoecker/randomness-the-fix-for-todays-broken-security…> *Events / Announcements* *Two Days Workshop on “Ethical Hacking And Cyber Security” at Chennai* AMET Deemed to be UNIVERSITY, Chennai- is organising a two days’ workshop on “Ethical Hacking and Cyber Security” during 22-23 Nov 2018 at Chennai. The registration fee is Rs 500/- for UG/PG Students & Rs. 600/- for Faculty and Research Scholars. Workshop brochure at https://goo.gl/jdbjwV For assistance contact: Dr. Jagadeeswari, Email jegadeeswari.g(a)ametuniv.ac.in Mobile: 7094898646 *TEQIP-III Sponsored National Workshop on ”Android App Testing” at NIT Rourkela* Department of Computer Science & Engineering, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela is organising a workshop on Android App Testing during 1-5 Dec 2018. More details at http://www.nitrkl.ac.in/docs/Workshop/CS/31102018200751562B.pdf Contact: Dr. Durga Prasad Mohapatra, Phone: 0661-2462356 (O), 09437648628 (Mob) E-mail: aat.nitrkl(a)gmail.com <aat.nitrkl(a)gmail.com20> / durgapm2004(a)yahoo.com *Anna University Sponsored Two Week FDTP on “Wireless Communication” at Chennai* Department of ECE, St. Joseph's College of Engineering is organizing the Anna University sponsored two week Faculty Development Training Programme (FDTP) on “Wireless Communication” from 03/12/2018 to 15/12/2018. Brochure at https://goo.gl/RLWkTE Contact Email : kpkvendan(a)gmail.com <kpkvendan(a)gmail.coml> Phone: 9677190102, 9626047967 *Shri P K Das Memorial Best Faculty Award & Life Time Achievement Award* Nehru Group of Institutions Coimbatore gives awards (30 Nos) to Best Faculty (faculties from Tamilnadu, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Telangana and Puducherry) & Life Time Achievement Award. More details at http://nehrucolleges.info/happenings/2018/10/24/1213/ *Support for International Patent Protection in Electronics & Information Technology and for awareness seminars & workshops* Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has launched a scheme, Support for International Patent Protection in E&IT to provide financial support to MSMEs and Technology Startup units for international patent filing to encourage innovation and recognize the value and capabilities of global IP along with capturing growth opportunities in ICTE sector. In addition, to sensitize and create IP awareness and to disseminate the scheme among stakeholders, a scheme to support Education Institutes, Meity societies, etc. for organizing seminars & workshops is also proposed. More details at http://www.ict-ipr.in/sipeit/login *CSI-2018: 53rd Annual Convention of Computer Society of India 2018 at Udaipur during 14-16 Dec 2018* The 53rd Annual Convention of CSI will be held at Hotel Inder Residency. Udaipur, Rajasthan, India during 14-16 Dec 2018. For details visit the convention website at http://www.csi-2018.org *INDICON 2018: Theme “Harnessing Technology For Humanity” at Coimbatore during 16-18 Dec 2018* With the theme of “Harnessing Technology for Humanity”, the 15th IEEE India Council International Conference (INDICON 2018), being organized by the IEEE Madras Section during December 15-18, 2018, at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Coimbatore, with technical support from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras, promises to be bigger and better than before. With plenary sessions, keynote addresses by reputed academicians, tutorials, workshops, Student Paper contests, industry exhibits and stalls and most importantly, high quality presentations from the best of the researchers in India, no effort is being spared to make INDICON 2018, the best so far. For details visit the website at http://indicon2018.in/ *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 Tech Conclave at Kochi
by BP Prakash 11 Nov '18

11 Nov '18

Library Technology Conclave -2019 http://ltc2018.informaticsglobal.com/ Dear Friends, Greetings !! The much awaited Library Technology Conclave (LTC) is back with its 2019 edition. !! The previous three editions (named as KOHA conference) were held in Bangalore, Pune and Goa and all have been very successful. Based on the inputs + recent trends, this event has now been broad based and rechristened as library technology conclave. The theme of LTC 2019, "e-books to e-Learning: Libraries as Learning Hubs", is of high relevance and importance to most of us. Participants can contest and win two prestigious awards, namely "Best Koha Implementation Award" & "Best Technology Enabled Library (Lib-Tech) Award. The event is designed to provide ample opportunity to interact, share and learn more about library software, platforms, tools and technologies. I urge all professional colleagues / librarians to participate and nominate their team members. For full details pl visit the Website: ltc2019.com Thanks & Regards BP Prakash (Formerly with TCS) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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