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Position open for JRA with ITC
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 30 Jun '18

30 Jun '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Arun D" <arunkumardc27(a)yahoo.com> Date: Fri, June 29, 2018 8:56 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Â There is a position open for JRA with ITC Life Sciences and Technology Centre, ITC Limited (www.itcportal.com)Eligibility and RequirementsÂ Â Job Position: Junior Research AssociateÂ Â Job Location: Bangalore Â Â Functional Area: Knowledge Management Â Â Educational Qualification MSc in Chemistry/Any Â Â branch of Life Sciences Â Â Work Experience: 0-3 years Â Â Responsibilities: To provide up-to-date knowledge Â Â resources in the field of research/innovation and Â Â publication to meet Scientists needs; content Â Â writing; knowledge management; competitive Â Â mapping; patent/product landscape; prior art Â Â report preparation; literature review/analysis Â Â Age: Below 30 Â Â The candidate is expected to be well versed with Â Â computers, InternetÂ Â Excellent communication skills Â Â Good customer service skills and analytical skills Â Â Ability to apply existing and emerging Â Â technologies to new initiatives Â Â Ability to work both independently and in a team Â Â Ability to work well under pressure and manage Â Â multiple deadlines without losing focus on quality Â Â Keen learner & proactive Â Â Â Â Â Salary: As per corporate standard Â Â Interested can send their updated resume to arun.d Â Â [at]itc.in on or before 06th July 2018 along with Â Â a mention of present CTC in the mail. Â Â Â Â Â Regards, Â Â Arun Kumar D Â Â Knowledge Centre | ITC Life Sciences and Â Â Technology Centre | ITC Limited Â Â Mobile: +9886677979Â Â

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Three days National Workshop on Creating and Managing Digital Libraries using Eprints (08 to 10 August, 2018)
by Nipul G. Shihora 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

Dear Sir/Madam, INFLIBNET Centre is organizing Three days National Workshop on Creating and Managing Digital Libraries using EPrints during 8th -10th August 2018 *Resource Persons* Prominent experts from INFLIBNET Centre, working in the Digital Library and Institutional Repository area. *Venue* The Workshop will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India *Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 3,540.00 (Rupees Three Thousand Five Hundred Forty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 5,780.00 (Rupees Five Thousand Seven Hundred Eighty only) with accommodation which is inclusive of GST rates. It covers the cost of training programme kit containing training materials, breakfast, lunch and dinner during the training period. The payment should be made through Demand Draft in favour of INFLIBNET Centre payable at Gandhinagar along with filled-in registration form. Fee is non-refundable and non-adjustable. The Centre also accepts payment by NEFT /RTGS for the workshop. The bank account details will be shared on request. *Registration* The application for registration to the workshop should be submitted online at http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php. Registration fee can be paid through Demand Draft or NEFT as per details available on registration page before August 3, 2018. *Please visit the following link for more information:* *Brochure:* http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/docs/eprints_2018.pdf *Registration Online:* https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php For participation and more information please do contact raja at inflibnet.ac.in<raja at inflibnet.ac.in>* vaishali at inflibnet.ac.in <vaishali at inflibnet.ac.in>; -- *सादर धन्यवाद / Thanks and Regards* *निपुल जी. शिहोरा / Nipul G. Shihora* *परियोजना सहयोगी (एल.एस.) / Project Associate (L.S.)* *इनफ्लिबनेट केंद्र / INFLIBNET Centre - (An IUC of UGC)* *इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर / Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382 007.* *गुजरात / Gujarat, [image: INDIA]* e-Mail ID: nipul[at]inflibnet.ac.in / shihora.nipu98[at]gmail.com Mobile No.: +91-9722-95-4642 ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------- कृपया इस ईमेल मुद्रण से पहले पर्यावरण पर विचार करें। धन्यवाद। / Please consider the environment before printing this email. Thank you.

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[ DATE RESCHEDULED] Vacancy for 'Library Professional Trainees' at IIT Gandhinagar Library, Gujarat 2018-19
by TS Kumbar 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions. ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *IIT GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Professional Trainees **2018-19* *The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library <https://www.iitgn.ac.in/library.htm> is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed FRESH Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities with consistent good academic record to serve as Library Professional Trainees purely on a temporary basis for one year.* * Essential Qualifications: Masters in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc <http://M.L.I.Sc>.) or equivalent with First Class Nature of Traineeship: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. Duration: The duration of traineeship will be for one year from the date of joining. Remuneration: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month. The selected candidates will work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test & personal interview. Number of Trainees to be admitted: FIVE Age Limit: Not exceeding 26 years as on 14th July, 2018 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST, PD and OBC category candidates (Up to Age Limit-31 years) & OBC (Up to Age Limit-29 years) will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned requirements may send their application through ONLINE form by 13th July, 2018 and directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category. For any query/clarification you may write us at librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in <librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in> Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview or at the time of joining, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS without which, on selection, the candidate will not be allowed to join the traineeship. Reporting Time: 14th July, 2018 (Saturday) at 9.00am Date for written test & interview: 14th July, 2018 (Saturday) at 10.00am Venue for written test & interview: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, Palaj, Gandhinagar- 382355. How to Reach IITGN Campus: http://www.iitgn.ac.in/how-to-reach.htm <http://www.iitgn.ac.in/how-to-reach.htm> Submission of Online Form: https://goo.gl/forms/NpPBqyCetBER8e063 <https://goo.gl/forms/NpPBqyCetBER8e063> <https://goo.gl/forms/HsnX8SMsHBAQV5N83> For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm <http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm>P.S.: Kindly note the above change in date. We have rescheduled the written test & interview.* ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks & Regards Kumbar -------------------------------------------------------------- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Required Library Interns for IIHS Library, Bangalore
by Vinay MS 29 Jun '18

29 Jun '18

Dear Sir, Kindly post this to the Forum. Job Title: Intern Number of positions: 2 Qualifications : Masters in Library and Information Science Location: Bangalore and Delhi. This internship will involve assisting Library operations and services, mainly user and research services, instruction and outreach, acquisition and technical processing of learning resources being acquired for the Library. Coordinating with the Library team, this position requires a working knowledge of Machine Readable Cataloging (MARC) standard, Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC) and exposure to open source or proprietary Library automation systems, preferably Koha Library Management System, though not mandatory. One position will be based in Delhi and the intern will be required to travel to Bangalore for two weeks to train with the IIHS Library team at the Bengaluru City Campus. To apply click here: <http://iihs.co.in/iihs-people/careers/iihs-internship-programme/> http://iihs.co.in/iihs-people/careers/iihs-internship-programme/ Please mention the location preferred in the application. Thanks & regards, Vinay MS Associate Librarian 8892705152 _____ <http://iihs.co.in/> Indian Institute for Human Settlements <http://iihs.co.in> iihs.co.in <http://twitter.com/iihsin> Twitterhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif <https://www.facebook.com/iihsin> Facebookhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif <http://linkedin.com/company/indian-institute-for-human-settlements> LinkedInhttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif <http://www.youtube.com/user/iihschannel/videos?sort=dd&view=1&shelf_index=0 > Youtubehttps://s3.amazonaws.com/htmlsig-assets/spacer.gif IIHS BENGALURU CITY CAMPUS :: 197/36, 2nd Main Road, Sadashivanagar, Bengaluru 560 080. India. T: +91 80 6760 6666 | F: +91 80 2361 6814 IIHS CHENNAI :: Floor 7A, Chaitanya Exotica, 24/51 Venkatnarayana Road, T Nagar, Chennai 600 017. India. T +91 44 6630 5500/6555 6590 IIHS DELHI :: 803 Surya Kiran, 19 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi 110 001. India. T: +91 11 4360 2798 IIHS MUMBAI :: Flat No.2, Purnima Building, Patel Compound, 20-C, Napean Sea Road, Mumbai 400 006. India. T: +91 22 6525 3874

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Act for repeal of UGC and setting up Higher Education Commission of India - draft for comments
by Sriram V 28 Jun '18

28 Jun '18

Dear Sir / Madam, A draft Act for repeal of UGC and setting up Higher Education Commission of India prepared by the MHRD is available for download here http://mhrd.gov.in/sites/upload_files/mhrd/files/HE_CoI_India_2018_act.pdf The MHRD welcomes suggestion on the draft Act for Higher Education Commission of India (repeal of UGC Act) 2018. Minister for HRD has appealed to all educationists, stakeholders and general public to give comments and suggestions before 5 p.m. on 7th July 2018 on the draft Act. The comments may be mailed to reformofugc(a)gmail.com Thanks and Regards, V. Sriram Chief Librarian, K N Raj Library Centre For Development Studies Prasanth Nagar, Ulloor Thiruvananthapuram - 695011. India Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com Blog: https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/ orcid.org/0000-0002-6063-2566

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Job Opportunities with Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Information Resource Centres (IRCs)
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 27 Jun '18

27 Jun '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Nagappa Bakkannanavar" <nagappa.b(a)tcs.com> Date: Wed, June 27, 2018 1:56 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- TCS invites applications for the post of IRC Officer at Bangalore, Chennai and Hyderabad. These are regular positions and selected candidates should be prepared to work in these cities on a long-term basis. Remuneration and benefits are at par with the best in the industry. Eligibility and Requirements · Regular & full time M.L.I.S./MSLIS/Masters in (Library Science/Information Science/ Information Management)/A.D.I.S/any equivalent degree · Consistent academic records Class X onwards with minimum 50% · 25 years of experience · Willingness to work in any centre within the city with flexible timings · Ability to work both independently and in a team to deliver results in a constantly changing environment · Good communication and customer service skills required Application & Selection Process Applications to be submitted through TCS Careers portal: https://www.careers.tcs.com => Career Opportunities => Experienced Professionals => Register Job Function: HUMAN RESOURCES Role: Officer OR follow the below steps: Step 1: Click on the below link to apply for the respective city Bangalore: https://ibegin.tcs.com/iBegin/jobs/124715J Hyderabad: https://ibegin.tcs.com/iBegin/jobs/124716J Chennai: https://ibegin.tcs.com/iBegin/jobs/124717J Step 2: Click on "Apply" Step 3: Click on "New User ? Register with us" and enter the details, click on Next and Create the Account. Step 4: Applied Successfully. We recommend you fill rest of the application form by clicking here (the link, which comes after creating the account in the same page). Step 5: Follow the instructions given in every page, keep saving and submit after entering the necessary information. Mail to vidhi1.s(a)tcs.com in case of any issues while applying online. Last Date for receiving applications is Tuesday 03 July 2018. Shortlisted candidates will be called for a Written Test on Friday, 13 July 2018 at the city applied for, followed by personal interviews. Please note: No travel / daily allowances will be given to candidates attending the written test / interview(s). Thanks & Regards, Dr. Nagappa Bakkannanavar Head - Information Resource Centre, Tata Consultancy Services Limited Gopalan Enterprises Pvt Ltd (Global Axis) SEZ, "H" Block, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066, Karnataka, India Ph:- +91 80 66821890, Cell:- 91-8147001193, Mailto: nagappa.b(a)tcs.com

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Interesting Reads – 2018-06-26
by Mohan Hr 26 Jun '18

26 Jun '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-06-26* *This AI program could beat you in an argument—but it doesn’t know what it’s saying* The latest human-versus-machine matchup involves an argumentative AI system. uring a live debate in San Francisco this evening, an AI program made a surprisingly cogent argument that space exploration should be subsidized. When a human disagreed, the program offered a rebuttal. The debate, between an IBM computer program called Project Debater and several human participants, is the latest proof that artificially intelligent machines are making progress at skills that previously were reserved for people—in this case, arguing. Read the story <https://www.technologyreview.com/s/611487/this-ai-program-could-beat-you-in…> *The Human Factor In An AI Future* As artificial intelligence becomes more sophisticated and its ability to perform human tasks accelerates exponentially, we’re finally seeing some attempts to wrestle with what that means, not just for business, but for humanity as a whole. From the first stone ax to the printing press to the latest ERP solution, technology that reduces or even eliminates physical and mental effort is as old as the human race itself. However, that doesn’t make each step forward any less uncomfortable for the people whose work is directly affected – and the rise of AI is qualitatively different from past developments. Until now, we developed technology to handle specific routine tasks. A human needed to break down complex processes into their component tasks, determine how to automate each of those tasks, and finally create and refine the automation process. AI is different. Because AI can evaluate, select, act, and learn from its actions, it can be independent and self-sustaining. Read the post <http://www.digitalistmag.com/digital-economy/digital-futures/2017/12/04/hum…> *Digital resilience: Seven practices in cybersecurity* Cyberattacks are costly, and they appear to be broadening in scope. Until recently, financial companies and governments were the primary targets of cybercrime. No more. The WannaCry and NotPetya ransomware attacks of 2017 affected companies in a wide range of industries. Earlier this year, the discovery of the Meltdown and Spectre vulnerabilities on computer chips showed that cyber risks occur not just in software but in hardware, too. All of these factors point to the reality that a growing range of companies will need to do much more to protect themselves. In a recent global survey by McKinsey, 75 percent of executives said they consider cybersecurity a top priority. Yet only 16 percent said their companies are well prepared to withstand cyber risks. Merely spending more is unlikely to help. McKinsey research on 45 Fortune 500 companies found a weak relationship between how much they spend on cybersecurity as a proportion of their overall spending on IT, and how sophisticated their programs are. What does a robust cybersecurity program look like? Our experience suggests that leading companies are working toward a state of digital resilience, in which they design their business processes and their information-technology systems to facilitate the protection of critical information and to implement strong cyberdefenses and effective plans for responding to cyberattacks. The following seven practices are essential to achieving digital resilience: Read the post <https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/digital-mckinsey/our-insights/d…> *Social media helps senior citizens keep in touch with family, but prolonged use leads to isolation: Report* The impact of social media on the youth has been measured time and again, but a new study by HelpAge India analyses how access to internet affects the elderly. To compile ‘ Elder Abuse in India - 2018’, the organisation collected data from 23 cities resulting in a culmination of 5,014 respondents. They’ve specifically studied the impact of technology and social media across different parameters. Understanding how and why the elderly come online helps form a picture about the impact the Internet has on their world. Read the post <https://www.businessinsider.in/social-media-helps-senior-citizens-keep-in-t…> *How playing video games affects your body and brain* Video games are by many measures one of the most popular and commonly enjoyed forms of entertainment of our time, yet there's a lot of controversy around them. In the wake of tragic events like the school shooting in Parkland, Florida, political figures like President Donald Trump have declared they want to investigate links between video games and violence. "I'm hearing more and more people say the level of violence on video games is really shaping young people's thoughts," Trump said after the Parkland shooting. President Obama had similar questions after the Sandy Hook school shooting in Newton, Connecticut. "Congress will fund research into the effects that violent video games have on young minds," he said at the time, also calling for policies that would ban the purchase of military-style weapons and improve background checks for firearm purchases (changes that could have an impact on gun violence). Even the World Health Organization has considered adding "gaming disorder" to a list of mental health conditions, stating that problematic gaming behavior might cause problems in other areas of people's lives. But many other people have pointed out that some types of games offer benefits, including the potential to improve people's ability to pay attention and process visual information. For all of these reasons, people have lots of questions surrounding what science says about the effects of video games. Do games cause violence or aggression? Are they addictive? Are they healthy ways to relax and de-stress? Could they improve brain processing speed? Similar questions have arisen after every new form of media appeared - including television, movies, pop music, comics, and even books. Fortunately, there's a fair amount of research that about how video games affect our brains and bodies. Here are the most important takeaways. Read the full story <https://www.businessinsider.in/How-playing-video-games-affects-your-body-an…> *More than a feeling: Ten design practices to deliver business value* While the concept of “design thinking” emerged as far back as 1969, and while many companies have tried to adopt its principles, relatively few have made true shifts in growth and profitability through design. Fewer still have been able to prove concretely the exact value of the design actions they’ve taken. As design thinking nears its 50th birthday, many companies still struggle to realize value from design. Those that succeed often follow ten best practices. Read the article <https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/mckinsey-design/our-insights/mo…> *Big Trouble At 3nm* As chipmakers begin to ramp up 10nm/7nm technologies in the market, vendors are also gearing up for the development of a next-generation transistor type at 3nm. Some have announced specific plans at 3nm, but the transition to this node is expected to be a long and bumpy one, filled with a slew of technical and cost challenges. For example, the design cost for a 3nm chip could exceed an eye-popping $1 billion. In addition, there are also several uncertainties at 3nm that could change everything overnight. That hasn’t sidelined anyone yet, however. Samsung and GlobalFoundries separately announced plans to develop a new transistor technology called a nanosheet FET <https://semiengineering.com/knowledge_centers/ic-types/transistors/3d/nanos…>, with so-called variable widths at 3nm. Samsung, for one, hopes to deliver a PDK (version .01) by 2019, with plans to move into production by 2021. Meanwhile, TSMC is exploring nanosheet FETs and a related technology, nanowire FETs, at 3nm, but it has not announced its final plans. Intel, meanwhile, isn’t talking about its plans. Full story <http://semiengineering.com/big-trouble-at-3nm/> *Making India carbon-neutral* When Thomas Isaac, Kerala’s Finance Minister, returned to India after attending the United Nations Climate Change conference in Paris, he wanted to ensure Indian cities were on par with international sustainability standards. Just months later, the Carbon Neutral Wayanad project was launched in the Meenangadi village of Kerala’s Wayanad district. From the conservation of traditional crop varieties and water bodies to banning plastic and reducing the use of soaps and detergents which contain chemicals, the intensive government-backed pilot project is aggressively working towards slashing greenhouse gas emissions in the region. While this is a great example of what Indian cities ought to be doing, unfortunately the initiative to make our cities ‘carbon-neutral’ remains limited to Meenangadi and certain states such as Sikkim and Maharashtra where plastic has been banned. What we need is a multi-pronged approach, as highlighted in a new report from the Coalition for Urban Transitions, a special initiative of the international New Climate Economy, a global commission on economy and climate. Experts at the University of Leeds, who drafted the report, assessed over 700 global studies and focussed on three sectors: energy efficiency in buildings, low-carbon transport, and sustainable waste management. Apart from highlighting the massive financial, social and health benefits of investing in low-carbon cities, it also looks into ways of achieving the status. Read the full story <http://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/homes-and-gardens/how-to-make-india-…> *3D Printing: What You Need to Know* 3D printers are finally becoming affordable enough to hit the mainstream, but should you buy one? Here's what to consider before you dive in. They're not your granddad's daisy wheel printer, or your mom's dot matrix. In fact, they bear little resemblance to today's document or photo printers, which can only print in boring old two dimensions. As their name suggests, 3D printers can build three-dimensional objects, out of a variety of materials. They're going mainstream, showing up at retailers such as Staples, Best Buy, and Home Depot, and you can buy numerous 3D printers and their supplies on Amazon.com and through other online outlets. Though still mostly found on shop floors or in design studios, in schools and community centers, and in the hands of hobbyists, 3D printers are increasingly being found on workbenches, in rec rooms, and kitchens—and perhaps in a home near you, if not your own. Full story <http://in.pcmag.com/3d-printer-reviews/92798/feature/3d-printing-what-you-n…> *From Theni to San Jose: How Raja Vijayaraman's Calzy won an Apple design award at WWDC 2018* It’s not very often that someone from Theni, in Tamil Nadu, makes their first trip to the US and it is to attend Apple’s hallowed World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) in San Jose. But here he was, Raja Vijayaraman, the brains behind WapleStuff and creator of Calzy, an innovative iOS app that won the Apple Design of the year at this year’s WWDC. Not only does Vijayaraman get plaudits from a conference attended by global media, but he also makes connections with some of the best developers in the world, apart from taking home an iMac Pro, an iPhone X, an iPad Pro, MacBook Pro, AirPods and an Apple Watch Series 3 cellular. But WWDC isn’t where his story begins, in fact, it’s only a key inflexion point in his career. He has a typical Indian rags to riches fairytale with him, starting out his humble beginnings in the city of Theni, studying engineering in Chennai’s Bharat Engineering College and ending up as a VFX designer on Southern Indian superstar Rajinikanth's science fiction fantasy Robot, back in 2010. “After 12th (finishing high school), I took up mechanical engineering in Chennai at Bharat Engineering College. But when I was studying there, like most Indians, I realised this is not the thing I wanted to do. Meanwhile, I watched the Matrix movie and then I fell in love with it. So, I got into a three month animation course and became a VFX artist, and then I worked in movies like Robot and a couple of other movies,” he told PCMag India on the sidelines of WWDC 2018 in San Jose. Full story <http://in.pcmag.com/wwdc-2018/122026/feature/from-theni-to-san-jose-how-raj…> *5 ways to connect to free WiFi in India* 4G maybe India’s game right now but there’s no denying the freedom that Wi-Fi brings. Giving your data plans a rest from some free web surfing or even for that last minute recharge before your data connection runs out, public WiFi does have it’s uses. A word of caution though, this is public WiFi we are talking about, so make sure you have all the security stuff figured out before we do this. Okay? Now, here are five ways to find free WiFi hotspots in India: Full Post <http://in.pcmag.com/internet-3/123481/feature/5-ways-to-connect-to-free-wif…> *HRD ministry tightens rules against plagiarism, guilty can lose registration, job* The human resource development ministry has signed off on the University Grants Commission’s (UGC) rules regarding plagiarism, which say that student researchers who are guilty of plagiarism could lose their registration and teachers, their jobs, and will likely notify these on Monday, according to a senior official. The move is part of the ministry’s effort to improve the quality of education and research in universities and institutes of higher learning; it recently made PhDs mandatory for teaching at the university level starting 2021. The plagiarism regulation will ensure that research is free of plagiarism, which is rampant in Indian universities. Read the news item <https://www.hindustantimes.com/education/hrd-ministry-tightens-rules-agains…> *19 ways to slowly destroy your career* There are big mistakes that can instantly ruin your reputation at work or even get you fired. But more commonly, it’s the gradual accumulation of smaller offenses that keeps employees from getting ahead in their careers. Bad habits, such as giving curt responses to emails or keeping to yourself all day, could be hurting your reputation — whether you realize it or not. Here are 19 bad behaviours that will slowly erode your credibility and cost you in the end. Read the post <https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2015/07/19-ways-to-slowly-destroy-your-caree…> *Programming for all Initiative:* We have taken pains to get programming to your doorsteps for the young and the young at heart and for the less-computer-literate to I-wanna-be-a-hacker. The course is filled with fun ways of learning programming from 0th level. We illustrate 20+ cool and great ideas in computing which will make you fall in love with what is termed the 21st century art. Absolutely no pre-requisites are assumed and absolutely no over-the-head talking. It’s fun and only fun, period. This teaser is how the entire course goes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3N7th192IU&feature=youtu.be Please forward this to your friends and relatives. Registrations are on the NPTEL website - free of cost. Course is starting from 15th July 2018 *Forthcoming Events * *WORTICS 2018 – National Workshop on Technology Trends in Cyber Security 2018 is being held during 29-30 Jun 2018 at Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) Chennai.* Pl. find he pdf brochure at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_piROjfjGix5yQJRP4DRK_ag6I 3ZdbR/view?usp=sharing Pl. find the pdf regn form at https://drive.google.com/file/d/18WMAo4M9Sp922XWBGikkUipnUbr G-fOT/view?usp=sharing *Short Term Practical Training Programme on PLC, SCADA, Industrial Automation and Control (Hands on Training) is being held during 5-7 Jul 2018 at IIITDM Kancheepuram * Event brochure: http://iiitdm.ac.in/img/Events/IAC_2018_new.pdf Regn. Form : https://goo.gl/forms/Z2iZrJm7ln5ncNjj1 *International Conf. on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (RoSMa2018) is being held during 19-21 Jul 2018 at IIITDM Kancheepuram* Event home page: http://iiitdm.ac.in/rosma2018/index.html *NPTEL: Enrolment for the July to Dec 2018 semester is open now. 270 courses will be available for certification this semester. * More info at https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/explorer *IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit 2018 is being held at Kochi during 7-8 Sep 2018 on the theme “emPOWERing TOgetHER”* Event Home Page: https://wieilskochi2018.ieeekerala.org *INDICON 2018* 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. Conf. Homepage: http://indicon2018.in Call for Papers: http://indicon2018.in/Assets/cfp_details.jpeg *Archives of Interesting Reads at* http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html With regards HR Mohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Forthcoming Events -- 2018-06-25
by Mohan Hr 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

*Forthcoming Events -- 2018-06-25* *WORTICS 2018 – National Workshop on Technology Trends in Cyber Security 2018 is being held during 29-30 Jun 2018 at Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) Chennai.* Pl. find he pdf brochure at https://drive.google.com/file/d/1l_piROjfjGix5yQJRP4DRK_ag6I 3ZdbR/view?usp=sharing Pl. find the pdf regn form at https://drive.google.com/file/d/18WMAo4M9Sp922XWBGikkUipnUbr G-fOT/view?usp=sharing *Presentation on “TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION” (Covering Innovation, Design Thinking, Disruptive Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Patents, Licensing and Intellectual Property) by Mr Haja Mohideen President and CEO, Rocheston LLC, New York on Friday, 29th June 2018 at 6.30 p.m.* PDF Invite at : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dTVcKCzp_dEHu57jBcY2-kEvzAz UMlEW/view?usp=sharing Event Registration at https://goo.gl/forms/7BAT1tSAJ16HuEj82 *Short Term Practical Training Programme on PLC, SCADA, Industrial Automation and Control (Hands on Training) is being held during 5-7 Jul 2018 at IIITDM Kancheepuram * Event brochure: http://iiitdm.ac.in/img/Events/IAC_2018_new.pdf Regn. Form : https://goo.gl/forms/Z2iZrJm7ln5ncNjj1 *International Conf. on Robotics and Smart Manufacturing (RoSMa2018) is being held during 19-21 Jul 2018 at IIITDM Kancheepuram* Event home page: http://iiitdm.ac.in/rosma2018/index.html *NPTEL: Enrolment for the July to Dec 2018 semester is open now. 270 courses will be available for certification this semester. * More info at https://onlinecourses.nptel.ac.in/explorer *IEEE WIE International Leadership Summit 2018 is being held at Kochi during 7-8 Sep 2018 on the theme “emPOWERing TOgetHER”* Event Home Page: https://wieilskochi2018.ieeekerala.org *INDICON 2018* 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. Conf. Homepage: http://indicon2018.in Call for Papers: http://indicon2018.in/Assets/cfp_details.jpeg With regards HR Mohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Great Initiative: Self-Learning Koha and Data Migration by DP Tripathi
by Thirunavukkarasu TC 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

I greatly appreciate the initiative of Mr. DP Tripathi. His commitment to excellence has inspired others. He always working towards the progress of LIS Professionals. I truly appreciate the professionalism by which he share his knowledge to others. With this attitude of Mr. Tripathi, most of people have started developing their technical knowledge (I am one of them). Thank you Sir. Regards Thirunavukkarasu.T.C. Anna Centenary Library, Chennai-25 On Wed, Jun 20, 2018 at 9:17 PM, <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. > > Self-Learning Koha and Data Migration Workshop in 30 Days > (Spend 1 Hour only everyday) ( > > Dp Tripathi) > 2. DA-IICT Advertisement for the Post of Four Resource Centre > (Library) Trainees 2018-19 (Manu T. R.) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:40:47 +0530 > From: Dp Tripathi <dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com> > To: lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Self-Learning Koha and Data Migration Workshop in > 30 Days (Spend 1 Hour only everyday) > Message-ID: > <CAOPYuEYgju=wLHhmVbpRX_jrdwLhCiG-K1ebHXG5t59Sz7-dLg@ > mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Learn Koha and Data Migration in 30 Days > > Dear All, > > I am delighted to announce the Self Learning Koha and Data Migration > Workshop with the help of Self_Learning_Video. > > There is no registration fee. > > All you need to do is that everyday spend one hour time. I will be sharing > one video everyday and you have to watch and practice. > > The purpose of this workshop is to share the experience with many > interested professionals to become sound in Koha and its application in > Library. > > So, if you are interested then please fill up this Google Form and complete > your registration to receive Video link to practice. > > https://goo.gl/forms/RtV63GS6hzbX33Q22 > > Compulsory: > > 1. You must have 1 free computer (No important data, only for learning > purpose, use this computer) > 2. If you have DVD Writer then Okay else You must have one pen drive > 3. Internet Connection (Not compulsory but if you have, it will help to > practice many important options) > 4. 1 Hour time everyday as per your convenience. > > What You have to do? > > Everyday I will be sharing one Video on different module and option of > Koha. You have to watch it and then practice in your computer. > > So, don't wait, just register and devote 1 hour time everyday to learn Koha > yourself with the help of self learning videos. > > Hope this will help to help you to learn Koha and Data Migration..... > > Thanks > DP Tripathi > (librarianguide(a)gmail.com) > > -- > ********************************* > *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* > MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL > ********************************* > Assistant Librarian, Periodicals > Biju Patnaik Central Library > National Institute of Technology > Rourkela, Odisha > ?? > ?769008 INDIA > ********************************* > > *YouTube - Librarian Guide > <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* > ********************************* > *M - +91-8895296796* > *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * > ********************************* >

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Admission Notification 2018-19: PGDLIM and M.L.I.SC @ @ SLIS, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
by Manu T. R. 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

Dear Professionals, Greetings! School of Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat is happy to announce admissions to the Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management (PGDLIM) and Master in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.SC) for the year 2018-19. *PGDLIM (One Year) * The PGDLIM course caters to the technological needs of the aspiring library professionals and other technical professionals interested in Digital Library Management. The PGDLIM course will enable the students to understand key elements of digital library and information management. The intention of the course is to acquaint the students in digitization activities in libraries of all levels i.e. schools, colleges, universities, public libraries, and research organizations. *M.L.I.SC <http://M.L.I.SC>. (Two Year)* Central University of Gujarat has started the Master of Library and Information Science (M.L.I.SC.) (Two-year) program from 2012 with a view to produce trained professionals in the areas of library and information science. The programme covers wide range of subjects such as Digital Library, Library Software, Information Management, and Legal Framework of information objects, Preservation of Digital Objects, Information File Formats, Standards, Protocols, Interoperability and other related topics. Students are given summer internship, library visits and practical training in the actual use of Digital Library software and management of Libraries and Information Centers. Last date for submission of online application is 27th June 2018. Please visit the following links to register/apply online. http://cug.ac.in/ or https://cug.onlineregistrationform.org/CUG/index.jsp We will also be happy to answer your queries @ Coordinator, SLIS, Central University of Gujarat, Sector - 29, Gandhinagar - 382030 Gujarat | slis(a)cug.ac.in Please find enclosed brochures of PGDLIM and MLISc programme. Thanks & Regards, Manu T R -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on Technology Innovation on 29th June 2018
by Mohan Hr 25 Jun '18

25 Jun '18

Dear all, Greetings! Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter and IEEE Technology Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION (Covering Innovation, Design Thinking, Disruptive Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT), Patents, Licensing and Intellectual Property) by Mr Haja Mohideen President and CEO, Rocheston LLC, New York on Friday, 29th June 2018 at 6.30 p.m. at The Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at : https://goo.gl/forms/7BAT1tSAJ16HuEj82 OR https://drive.google.com/open?id=193qZRfz-gV_rKnMfWUu27GLLoqXjkHemDzb0qVoQh 0Q Pl. find the PDF Invite at : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dTVcKCzp_dEHu57jBcY2- kEvzAzUMlEW/view?usp=sharing Porganmme: 6.00 p.m. : Networking & Tea 6.30 p.m. : Presentation and Q&A 8.00 p.m.: Dinner About the presentation: The presentation will cover topics such as Innovation, Design Thinking, Disruptive Technologies, Internet of Things (IoT) Patents, Licensing and Intellectual Property About the Speaker: Mr. Haja Mohideen is the founder of Rocheston, a New York based Internet Technology Company involved in Training & Certification, Accreditation as well as Media Publishing. A postgraduate in software engineering from Staffordshire University, UK, he has over thirty years of experience in IT and is credited with building a multi-million dollar business in the United States. With over ninety industry certifications in Software, Data Security and Internet Protocol from Microsoft, Apple, Google, Motorola, Intel, Cisco, HP, CompTIA, IBM, Oracle, SAP and he is the owner of multiple patents related to mobile phones and operating systems. He has also created the ‘Certified Chief Innovation Officer’ and the ‘Certified Master of Business Leadership (CMBL)’ certification and training programs which are being launched in universities and business schools around the world. He lives in New York and travels between Singapore, Manhattan and India. With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE TEMS

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E book Request .
by Mohammad Pasha 24 Jun '18

24 Jun '18

Dear All, One of our faculty needed below E Book. Title: Drug Facts and Comparisons *Edition 2016* by Facts & Comparisons <https://www.amazon.com/Facts-Comparisons/e/B00J25UXS8/ref=dp_byline_cont_bo…> (Author) *4.5 out of 5 stars* 5 customer reviews <https://www.amazon.com/Drug-Facts-Comparisons-2016/dp/1574393707/ref=sr_1_1…> Please forward to my email or give me link to download. Thanks and Regards, Pasha, Librarian, RAK Medical and Health Sciences University, Ras Al Khaimah - UAE.

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CFP - Festschrift Volume in Honour of Prof. Muttayya M. Koganuramath
by Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi 23 Jun '18

23 Jun '18

Dear Moderator, Kindly share the below announcement among the members of the discussion forum. *Festschrift Volume in Honour of * *Prof. Muttayya M. Koganuramath* *Prof. Muttayya M. Koganuramth* is one of the renowned LIS professionals and a great teacher Librarian in India. He is known for his Excellence in Innovation, Creativity, Public Relations, Management, and User Services. Above all, he is a great human being, the source of inspiration and motivator, specially to the younger minds and professionals. He superannuated on 31st May 2018 as Dean and Professor, School of Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar after serving for more than 35 years of dedicated service as a librarian, administrator and a great teacher. He devoted his entire career to the library profession and its development. *Prof. Muttayya M. Koganuramth* was born on 1st June, 1953 in Ichhangi village in Savanur Taluk, Haveri District, Karnataka State. He obtained his Master of Library and Information Science in 1984 from Karnatak University, Dharwad with First Rank and Gold Medal and was awarded prestigious TCTP Fellowship to pursue MSc in Information Management at Sheffield University, England. He completed his PhD in 1995 from Karnataka University, Dharwad. He worked at premier universities like National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi and Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and provided a dynamic leadership to these libraries. He was instrumental in setting up of cyber libraries in both Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi which have become model for others to follow. He was the architect of establishing LIS department at Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai and Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar which started offering PG Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management programme, M.Lib.I.Sc. and Ph.D programmes in Library and Information Science. One of the best ways to acknowledge the untiring and dedicated contributions of *Prof. Muttayya M. Koganuramth* is to bring out a Festschrift volume containing scholarly writings by different eminent professionals across India in Library and Information Science. We have decided to release the volume in a grand felicitation ceremony to be organised in the month of August 2018 during the celebration of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan’s birth anniversary. The theme of the festschrift volume has been chosen as “*Trends, Challenges and Opportunities for LIS Education* <https://libraryconnect.elsevier.com/articles/trends-challenges-and-opportun…>* and Practice*”. The articles can be on any of the LIS themes of your choice.* Personal memoirs are also invited for inclusion in this volume.* To make this event memorable, we request you to contribute a paper on the above theme or related themes. The maximum length of the paper should be around 5000 words following the APA style for citations. The paper should be sent via e-mail (in MS-Word format) to mallikarjun.angadi(a)gmail.com on or before 20th July, 2018. The festschrift volume will be published with *ISBN* and a *complimentary copy of the Festschrift volume *will be sent to the first author of every published article. Editorial Team: Dr. Suresh Jange, Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi. Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi, National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Dr. M. Vijay Kumar, Central University of Rajasthan, Bandar Sindri Dr. K. B. Agadi, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar Dr. Rishi Tiwari, BIMTECH, Greater Noida (NCR) Dr. Rakesh Kumar, All India Radio, New Delhi ____________________________________________ *Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi* *Librarian | Central Library * National Institute of Technology Karnataka, Surathkal Srinivasanagar MANAGALORE 575 025 Ph: 0824-247 3061 / 4062 | Cell: 9892907384 e-Mail: mallikarjun(a)nitk.edu.in | URL: http://library.nitk.ac.in Profile: http://mallikarjunangadi.wordpress.com ____________________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Two Days National Workshop on Data Analytics for Resarch Paper Writing
by Bharat Alasandi 23 Jun '18

23 Jun '18

Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Bharatesh Education Trust's Global Business School, Belagavi Two days Naitonal Workshop on *"Data Analytics for Resarch Paper Writing" *will be held on *20th and 21st July, 2018* in Bharatesh Education Trust's Global Business School, Belagavi Karnataka. The organizers will accomodate maximum of 25 participants in workshop for better focus and interaction with the resource persons. The details are as follows. *Objectives of the Workshop* This workshop is intended to nurture empirical research paper writing acumen and data analytical abilities with a blend of conceptual learning and hands on practical sessions. • To develop capacity to write research paper and its publication in reputed journals • To familiarize the participants with research methodology for Paper Writing • To equip participant conceptualize the APA style of writing research paper • To provide the platform for discussion on the data analytics necessities of writing research paper • To inculcate the skills for Data Analytics using SPSS for writing research paper *Key Highlights* • Hands on practical sessions on data handling, analysis & deriving preliminary results • Practical sessions with suitable illustrations and demonstrations • Discussion on the interpretations of results and presentation • Discussion on genuine data sources and its accessibility for researchers • Different structures of the research papers and submission guidelines *Target Participants* Academicians, Research Scholars and Students from social science domain *Venue * Bharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business School, B.C. 188, Old P.B. Road, Belagavi, Karnataka *Registration Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 1000/- (One thousand Rupees), covers the cost of workshop kit, training materials, breakfast, lunch, tea and snacks. The payment may be made in the form of Demand Draft or Cheque in favor of *Director, BET’s Global Business School* payable at Belagavi. Participants may also avail the facility of NEFT using the following details. Beneficiary Name: Director, BETGBS Bank Name: Bank of India Branch: Fort Road, Belagavi SB A/C No: 110010110004415 IFSC Code: BKID0001100 *No. of participants* The organizers will accomodate maximum of 25 participants in workshop for better focus and interaction with the resource persons. *Application* The application for admission to the workshop may be submitted to Director, Bharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business School, Belagavi on or before 10th July, 2018. *For further Information please contact* *Dr. A. R. Rotti, *Director Bharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business School B.C. 188, Old P.B. Road, Belagavi *Organizing Secretaries* * Dr. Bharat B. Alasandi, LibrarianBharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business SchoolMob: 9686190253bharat(a)betgbs.in <bharat(a)betgbs.in>bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com <bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com> * *Mr. Hrishikesh Jadhav*, Asst. Professor Bharatesh Education Trust’s Global Business School Mob: 9686690234 Thanks & Regards -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406/9686190253 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Urgently required
by Paramjit Singh 22 Jun '18

22 Jun '18

Dear Library Professionals Urgently required following articles 1. Reviewed Works: SOCIAL CHANGE IN MODERN INDIAby M. N. Srinivas; CASTE, CLASS, AND POWER by Andre Beteille Review by: Veena Monga Sociological BulletinVol. 16, No. 2 (September 1967), pp. 94-104 ( https://www.jstor.org/stable/24431229?seq=1#page_scan_tab_contents) 2. A Note on Sanskritization and Westernization by M. N. Srinivas, The Far Eastern Quarterly, Vol. 15, No. 4 (Aug., 1956), pp. 481-496, Published by: Association for Asian Studies <https://www.jstor.org/publisher/afas>, DOI: 10.2307/2941919 (https://www.jstor.org/stable/2941919) -- 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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Talk on management of print and e-journals in academic libraries
by Vimal Kumar V. 21 Jun '18

21 Jun '18

Dear Friends, Collection of Periodicals is very important for any academic library. Management of periodicals in academic libraries is one of the complex processes. Library professionals are facing so many issues in periodicals management; space, staff, computer with internet facility, finance, subscription of related subject, circulation etc. Kerala Library Association-Kottayam Region and Mahatma Gandhi University Library jointly organise a talk and interactive session on Management of Print and E-journals in Academic Libraries at the Seminar Hall of Mahatma Gandhi University Library at 10:30 AM on 27 June 2018. The following topics will be covered in the session: • Issues in the print and e-journals acquisition • Financial management • Selection tools for periodicals • How to deal with suppliers and agents • Recording system for periodicals • Archival of back volumes • Furniture and equipment for periodical section • Preparation of current periodicals list • Document delivery services from periodical section Resource Person: Sri. Unnikrishnan S. Deputy Librarian Mahatma Gandhi University Library 27 June 2018, 10:30 AM Venue: Seminar Hall Mahatma Gandhi University Library No registration fee. Registration form https://goo.gl/forms/CdquvWcibc4a6AZF2 Contact Number: 9846496323 We cordially invite all library professionals to the program. -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Kottayam, Kerala, India-686 560 My Home Page: http://www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2018-06-21
by Mohan Hr 21 Jun '18

21 Jun '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-06-21* *Retail Battlezone* With e-commerce poised for exponential growth in India, the country is fast emerging as the new battleground for global retail giants. Can local players withstand the onslaught? The two American retail giants have fought pitched, bruising battles on their home turf, and in markets around the globe. Walmart, the world's largest retailer, and Amazon, the e-commerce behemoth, have crossed swords once more, this time in the fastest growing major economy, India. Read the full story <https://www.businesstoday.in/magazine/cover-story/e-commerce-growth-global-…> *11 delivery robots that will soon carry food and packages to your door* Woowa Brothers: A robot named Deli (short for "Delicious Delivery") has been in development by Woowa Brothers, a team out of Korea University, since July. The project is actually an iterative step toward a more capable robot. Deli is being designed specifically to deliver food in indoor environments, such as food courts. A second stage of development will produce a robot capable of delivery in compound environments. Ultimately, the Woowa Brothers team will build an autonomous robot capable of handling sidewalks and city streets, which is the holy grail of driverless delivery. Know the rest 10 <https://www.zdnet.com/pictures/11-delivery-robots-that-will-soon-carry-food…> *India has the lowest percentage of adults using the internet in the world: Report* There have been quite a few reports that applaud the level of Internet penetration in India, but the Pew Research Center’s newest survey shows that only 25% of adults in India use the internet, at least, occasionally or report owning a smartphone in 2017. In comparison, not only does South Korea have the highest internet use rate in Asia at 96%, it’s also the highest percentage globally. China, on the other hand, did not have data for 2017 but the reported percentage in 2016 was at 71%. Meanwhile, the global average lies at around 75% which is thrice the level of India at this point. Read the post <https://www.businessinsider.in/india-has-the-lowest-percentage-of-adults-us…> *Prototyping Wireless Networks* Enjoy free access to the following four papers from IEEE Communications Magazine, as well as other IEEE Communications Society magazines, journals and conferences. As a sponsor of this Tech Focus, National Instruments has provided free links on these important topics to full article content. To download these papers please register at the link provided. - Exploiting Frame Preamble Waveforms to Support New Physical-Layer Functions in OFDM-Based 802.11 Systems - Design and Implementation of Device-to-Device Software-Defined Networks - CoSense: Interference Resilient ZigBee Detection in Heterogeneous Wireless Networks - WiZizz: Energy-Efficient Bandwidth Management in IEEE 802.11ac Wireless Networks Access Link <http://www.mmsend10.com/link.cfm?r=HfQ8wwKNB2UhIU2voz0CuA~~&pe=nLBdUtaPYWy6…> *Google Is Training Machines to Predict When a Patient Will Die* AI advances by the 'Medical Brain' team could help the internet giant finally break into the health-care business. A woman with late-stage breast cancer came to a city hospital, fluids already flooding her lungs. She saw two doctors and got a radiology scan. The hospital’s computers read her vital signs and estimated a 9.3 percent chance she would die during her stay. Then came Google’s turn. An new type of algorithm created by the company read up on the woman -- 175,639 data points -- and rendered its assessment of her death risk: 19.9 percent. She passed away in a matter of days. Read the story <https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-06-18/google-is-training-machi…> *Agile Development: Past, Present, Future* Observations of an Alibaba engineer with over ten years’ experience in the field. Almost ten years ago, my product development team began implementing an agile development model. We became, perhaps, the very first agile team in China. As such, my experiences in the industry may prove enlightening, especially in light of the state of agile development today. Read the full story <https://hackernoon.com/agile-development-past-present-future-7851d0d77ebc> *A Hippocratic Oath for Technologists* Technologists today wield a powerful tool. We are designing, prioritizing, and putting things out into the world, affecting people we have never met. We are on their wrists, in their laptops, in their pockets, and thus, in their heads. Sometimes the ethics are in clear black and white, but at other times it can be a bit more complicated. I (the author of the post) was lucky to be in the audience to witness Alan Cooper’s recent talk at Interaction 18, which he kicked off by asking a room full of technologists to imagine some scenarios, including the following: - You are the data analyst that helps build a nearly-perfect targeted ad platform that powers a billion-dollar business. But then foreign hackers use it to influence a presidential campaign and attack a representative democracy. - You write a machine-learning spell-check algorithm, the best in the world and deployed globally. But one day it auto-corrects some prescription drug names into different drug names, causing harm to innocent people. The point of examples like these are not to blame the technology or it’s makers. The point is to illustrate the responsibility we bear for what we make. As Cooper says in his talk, we move forward not just by patching holes in current technology, but by preventing these kinds of abuses from being an option in future technology. Read the full post <https://mkdale.github.io/techoath/> *Startups in India fail to move the needle; things could change if firms can draw on research* India has arguably the world’s fastest growing startup ecosystem. Yet, none of our companies made it to the MIT Technology Review’s Smartest Companies list (2012-2016). In contrast, China had 14 and US had 105 companies on that list. One of our companies made it to the list in 2017, but I do not see any great globally competitive technological innovation from the firm. In the same vein, 106 of the world’s unicorns are in the US, 98 in China and only 10 in India. Varun writes for Firstpost.com: Why don’t our companies create global impact and significant economic value? Read the full article <https://www.firstpost.com/business/startups-in-india-fail-to-move-the-needl…> *Biotech nation: Support for innovators heralds a new India* Innovation is key to solving many problems faced by communities, societies, nations or humanity as a whole. Nurturing innovation requires special attention to maximize benefits for those with the greatest need. An innovation ecosystem models the economic dynamics of the complex relationships between entities, which in this case are the material resources and humans whose goal is to enable technology development and innovation. Innovation is believed to be the fundamental source of significant wealth generation within an economy. An innovation ecosystem is thriving and healthy when the resources invested in the knowledge economy (either through private, government, or direct business investment) are replenished by innovation induced profit increases in the commercial economy. The interdependence of innovation and entrepreneurship is therefore a clear one. Read the story <https://www.natureasia.com/en/nindia/article/10.1038/nindia.2018.55> *Yoga & Common Yoga Protocol 2017* The concepts and practices of Yoga originated in India about several thousand years ago. Its founders were great Saints and Sages. The great Yogis presented rational interpretation of their experiences of Yoga and brought about a practical and scientifically sound method within every one’s reach. Yoga today, is no longer restricted to hermits, saints, and sages; it has entered into our everyday lives and has aroused a worldwide awakening and acceptance in the last few decades. The science of Yoga and its techniques have now been reoriented to suit modern sociological needs and lifestyles. Experts of various branches of medicine including modern medical sciences are realizing the role of these techniques in the prevention and mitigation of diseases and promotion of health. Yoga is one of the six systems of Vedic philosophy. Maharishi Patanjali, rightly called "The Father of Yoga" compiled and refined various aspects of Yoga systematically in his "Yoga Sutras" (aphorisms). He advocated the eight folds path of Yoga, popularly known as "Ashtanga Yoga" for all-round development of human beings. They are:- Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana and Samadhi. These components advocate certain restraints and observances, physical discipline, breath regulations, restraining the sense organs, contemplation, meditation and samadhi. These steps are believed to have a potential for improvement of physical health by enhancing circulation of oxygenated blood in the body, retraining the sense organs thereby inducing tranquility and serenity of mind. The practice of Yoga prevents psychosomatic disorders and improves an individual’s resistance and ability to endure stressful situations. Download the protocol <http://ayush.gov.in/sites/default/files/Final%20IDY%20English%20FOR%20MAIL%…> Earlier posts of Interesting Reads are at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/ 2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html With regards HR Mohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for Article
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 20 Jun '18

20 Jun '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Basava Raja" <basavaraja1061(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, June 18, 2018 5:00 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear LIS Professional, I am in need of the following article for our Director. Kindly send me a copy, if it is available in your library subscribed online database like ebsco and Jstor. Journal Title: The Relationship between Research and Teaching: A Meta-Analysis Author: John Hattie and H. W. Marsh Publisher: American Educational Research Association <https://www.jstor.org/publisher/aera?refreqid=excelsior%3A2eab578cb4df5316e…>, Vol. 66, No. 4 (Winter, 1996), pp. 507-542 With regards, K.Basavaraja -- *Dr. K. Basavaraja, M.L.I.Sc <http://M.L.I.Sc>, M.Phil., P.G.D.L.A.N., Ph.D * *NJY Knowledge Resource Center,* *ICFAI Business School, Bengaluru* *#231, Near Kengeri Check Post, * *SH-17, Mysore Road, Kengeri,* *Bengaluru - 560060.* *Mobile: 99722 25412, 78922 54692*

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Vacancy for Library Trainee @ IIM Trichy
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 20 Jun '18

20 Jun '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Elavazhagan K" <ela(a)iimtrichy.ac.in> Date: Thu, June 14, 2018 9:59 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli (IIMT) Learning Resource Centre is looking for tech- savvy and committed Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian Universities to serve as a Library Trainee purely on a temporary basis for one year. *The last to receive the application is July 5, 2018.* For more information about the Institute, LRC and this announcement, please visit: http://www.iimtrichy.ac.in/non-teaching best wishes ela -- Dr. K. Elavazhagan Librarian & Chief Knowledge Officer *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT TIRUCHIRAPPALLI* Pudukottai Main Road Chinna Sooriyur Village Tiruchirappalli - 620 024. Tel: 0431 â 2505045 e-mail : ela(a)iimtrichy.ac.in

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DA-IICT Advertisement for the Post of Four Resource Centre (Library) Trainees 2018-19
by Manu T. R. 20 Jun '18

20 Jun '18

Dear Professionals, Kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of the LIS professionals. ---------------------------------------------------------------- *Advertisement for the Post of Resource Centre (Library) Trainees 2018-19* The Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information & Communication Technology (DA-IICT), Gandhinagar is looking for young, enthusiastic, dynamic and fresh Post-Graduate with minimum First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science from a recognized university to serve as Library Trainees for its Resource Centre (Library) purely on a temporary basis for one year. The Resource Centre has fully computerized in-house operations and services and provides access to wide variety of digital collection catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff, and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken from time to time to make this library as one of the leading edge resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. It is a part of regional & national consortia and actively participates in the resource sharing activities. The Resource Centre is kept open till midnight on all working days during the semester and is also open on holidays, Saturdays and Sundays. *Nature of Traineeship:* Trainees will be provided with an opportunity to learn practical and operational aspects of all sections of the Resource Centre and learn the modern library management techniques and web-based services. The Resource Centre provides a highly professional learning environment. The selected candidates will have ample of opportunities to learn on emerging IT tools and technologies. The traineeship is for one year and selected candidates will have to undergo practical training from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) in different shifts and weekends on a rotation basis. They will get a fixed stipend of Rs. 16,000/- per month all inclusive and casual leave. The stipend will be revised on satisfactory performance. *Selection Criterion:* Consistent academic record and satisfactory performance in the written test and personal interview. *Number of Posts*: 4 *Date for Written Test & Interview:* 16th July 2018 (Monday) at 10.00 am. *Venue for Written Test and Interview*: DA-IICT Campus, Near Indroda Circle, Gandhinagar 382 007, Gujarat Those who meet the above mentioned requirements may directly come for the written test and interview without waiting for a call letter. Candidates are requested to bring with them the documents in support of date of birth, and educational qualifications in original & one set of photocopy. No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Candidates who are expecting their MLISc final year examination results may also apply. The selected candidates must produce the final mark sheet before joining. Please fill in the ONLINE APPLICATION FORM <https://goo.gl/forms/KU1Ss2VZtQS7Jh762> to attend the written test and interview. *For more information about DA-IICT and its Resource Centre, please visit: * http://www.daiict.ac.in/ http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/ http://resourcecentre.daiict.ac.in/jobs/openings.html Thanks & Regards, Manu T R Assistant Librarian Adani Institute of Infrastructure Management

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Self-Learning Koha and Data Migration Workshop in 30 Days (Spend 1 Hour only everyday)
by Dp Tripathi 20 Jun '18

20 Jun '18

Learn Koha and Data Migration in 30 Days Dear All, I am delighted to announce the Self Learning Koha and Data Migration Workshop with the help of Self_Learning_Video. There is no registration fee. All you need to do is that everyday spend one hour time. I will be sharing one video everyday and you have to watch and practice. The purpose of this workshop is to share the experience with many interested professionals to become sound in Koha and its application in Library. So, if you are interested then please fill up this Google Form and complete your registration to receive Video link to practice. https://goo.gl/forms/RtV63GS6hzbX33Q22 Compulsory: 1. You must have 1 free computer (No important data, only for learning purpose, use this computer) 2. If you have DVD Writer then Okay else You must have one pen drive 3. Internet Connection (Not compulsory but if you have, it will help to practice many important options) 4. 1 Hour time everyday as per your convenience. What You have to do? Everyday I will be sharing one Video on different module and option of Koha. You have to watch it and then practice in your computer. So, don't wait, just register and devote 1 hour time everyday to learn Koha yourself with the help of self learning videos. Hope this will help to help you to learn Koha and Data Migration..... Thanks DP Tripathi (librarianguide(a)gmail.com) -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * *********************************

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Thousands of researchers hit by Mendeley update glitch
by Sriram V 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

Thousands of researchers hit by Mendeley update glitch By Rachael Pells Times Higher Education. 15-June-2018 https://www.timeshighereducation.com/news/thousands-researchers-hit-mendele… Academics complain of losing work on reference management tool ... 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

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Paper Submission deadline of International Conference SRR125 has been extended to 30th June 2018
by Sourav Debnath 18 Jun '18

18 Jun '18

Dear Professionals, The paper submission deadline has been extended to 30th June, 2018. Who could not make out but still willing to send their paper, please send before *30th June, 2018.* 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Prof.S.R. Ranganathan International conference on "Exploring the horizons of Library and Information Sciences: from libraries to knowledge hubs" http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/srr125 Organized by Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), ISI Dates: 7-9th August 2018 Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru The aim of the conference is to deliberate on the developments and innovations in the field of library and information science. It is also aimed to trace the journey of libraries in adapting to modern applications of traditional knowledge organizing and management systems and classic systems. Renowned International experts will deliver keynotes, lectures, give demonstrations and interact with the delegates. Call for Papers: Papers are invited on the following themes, though not limited to these 1. Knowledge Organization: Knowledge Organization systems. (KOS) KOS applications Metadata Annotation systems 2. Digital Information Management: Digital Repositories Information services portals Data repositories Data Curation Research Data Management 3. Library and Knowledge Management: Library automation Library services and innovations Knowledge assets management Knowledge cycle Change management Use and usage patterns 4. Advances in LIS: Semantic Web Ontologies AI applications Data and Text Mining Data analytics in library and information services 5. LIS Research and Education 6. Metrics: Impact Studies and indicators for Evaluation of scholarly publications 7. Open Source applications to LIS 8. Standards and recommendations for Library systems 9. LIS profession and International Library bodies and agencies 10. Open Science: Open Data, FAIR Data Important Dates: Paper Submission Last Date: 30th June 2018 Intimation of Paper Acceptance: 05th July 2018 Registration will be closed on: 01st August 2018 Registration fees (inclusive of GST) India and SAARC: Rs.3500 Students* and retired professionals (India and SAARC): Rs.2500 Other countries: USD 100 *Concessional rates are for full time students/research scholars only. Students have to produce bona fide certificate from their institutes or research supervisors For detailed information and Updates, please visit: http://drtc.isibang.ac.in Contact: srr125(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Phone: +91-80-26985 490 Kind regards, Sourav Debnath Junior Research Fellow Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Mo: 9836778574 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2018-06-16
by Mohan Hr 16 Jun '18

16 Jun '18

*Interesting Reads – 2018-06-16* *Generation AI: What happens when your child's friend is an AI toy that talks back?* ‘My Friend Cayla’ is an internet-connected doll that uses voice recognition technology to chat and interact with children in real time. Cayla’s conversations are recorded and transmitted online to a voice analysis company. This raised concerns that hackers might spy on children or communicate directly with them as they play with the doll. There are also concerns about how kids’ voice data is used. In 2017 German regulators urged parents to destroy the doll, classifying it as an “illegal espionage apparatus”. Cayla is just one example of a new wave of artificial intelligence (AI) toys that “befriend” children. Manufacturers often claim they are educational, enhancing play and helping children develop social skills. But consumer groups warn that smart toys, like other “things” we connect to the internet, might put security and privacy at risk. In the following Q&A, Kay Firth-Butterfield, the World Economic Forum’s Head of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, explains how to navigate a world where AI toys are increasingly popular. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2018/05/generation-ai-what- happens-when-your-childs-invisible-friend-is-an-ai-toy-that-talks-back/ *Systems Confrontation and System Destruction Warfare: How the Chinese People's Liberation Army Seeks to Wage Modern Warfare* This 142 pages report reflects an attempt to understand current thinking in the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) regarding system of systems and systems warfare, as well as current methods of warfighting. It also serves as a guidebook to the already substantial number of systems and systems-related concepts that abound in PLA sources. By examining numerous Chinese-language materials, this report (1) explores how the PLA understands systems confrontation and comprehends prosecuting system destruction warfare, (2) identifies the components of the PLA's own operational system by looking at the various potential subsystem components and how they are connected, and (3) examines selected PLA operational systems identified in PLA literature and envisioned by the PLA to prosecute its campaigns, such as the firepower warfare operational system. This report should be of interest to military analysts and scholars of the PLA, policymakers, and anyone else who seeks insight into how the PLA conceptualizes and seeks to wage modern warfare. https://www.rand.org/content/dam/rand/pubs/research_reports/ RR1700/RR1708/RAND_RR1708.pdf *94% of IT graduates not fit for hiring: Tech Mahindra CEO* Tech Mahindra CEO C P Gurnani is laying the foundation for the next level of growth at his company. Skilling of manpower and logging into new-age technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, cyber-security and machine learning remain the biggest challenge for Indian IT players, says Gurnani in an exclusive interview to TOI https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/ 94-of-it-grads-not-fit-for-hiring-techm-ceo/articleshow/64442037.cms *17 Statistics Showcasing the Role of Data in Digital Transformation* The new imperative for enterprise organizations has become deliver on new customer experiences and business models before your competitors - be the disruptor rather than the disrupted. But this requires being able to see transformational possibilities before they become obvious, and to act on information proactively and predictively. For enterprise organizations seeking accelerated growth and longevity, the role of data and analytics in business transformation has never been clearer. Where are most when it comes to using data and analytics to inform and inspire? Where should organizations be focusing investments? Here are 17 statistics showcasing the current and future role of data in digital transformation: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/17-statistics-showcasing- role-data-digital-tricia-morris/ *10 brilliant PowerPoint hacks that you need to know!* Presentations are a necessary evil in the corporate world. Estimates show that there are 20 million presentations that are made every single day. Yet sadly, most of them doesn't invoke any reaction on the audience, lest creating a deep impact. While there are no secret sauces to a great presentation, there are some essential tips & hacks which are consistently used by great presenters across the world. Knowing some of these hacks can not only improve the quality of your next presentation, but also change your outlook towards presenting content across channels. Over my 10-year career, I had the opportunity to work on hundreds of presentations ranging from sales pitches to project proposals to motivational decks. While I presented some of them myself, most of them were put together for very senior leaders in my company. Over the years, I was thoroughly trained and mentored on churning out powerful presentations pretty quickly and effortlessly. A partial reason for my inclination to create good looking presentations, might be the genes that I received from my late father who was an artist and a design engineer. This is a humble effort to share with you the top tricks that i have picked up along the way or learned from various presentation gurus, and use on a regular basis while making presentations. Here they go: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/10-brilliant-powerpoint-hacks -you-need-know-vivek-vijayan/ *22 eerie photos show how China uses facial recognition to track its citizens as they travel, shop - and even use toilet paper* There are 170 million surveillance cameras in China. By 2020, the country hopes to have 570 million - that's nearly one camera for every two citizens. At the same time, China is a building a national database that will recognize any citizen withinthree seconds. Though that system probably won't be unveiled for a number of years, facial recognition is widespread in China. Thanks to a large sample population and lax privacy laws, police and private companies have led the way in developing surveillance technology that is now being used to track travel, shopping, crime, and even toilet paper usage. Take a look at all the ways people's faces are being used for surveillance - with and without their permission. https://www.businessinsider.in/22-eerie-photos-show-how-Chin a-uses-facial-recognition-to-track-its-citizens-as-they-tra vel-shop-and-even-use-toilet-paper/articleshow/62893269.cms *Why 50,000 ships are so vulnerable to cyberattacks* The 50,000 ships sailing the sea at any one time have joined an ever-expanding list of objects that can be hacked. Cybersecurity experts recently displayed how easy it was to break into a ship’s navigational equipment. This comes only a few years after researchers showed that they could fool the GPS of a superyacht into altering course. Once upon a time objects such as cars, toasters and tugboats only did what they were originally designed to do. Today the problem is that they all also talk to the internet. https://theconversation.com/why-50-000-ships-are-so-vulnerab le-to-cyberattacks-98041 *6 Tips to Deal with Digital Burnout* Recently some readers told me that they have been feeling overwhelmed by the flood of information online these days. I feel the same. This was why I deleted my Facebook page (though I just got back on to give it another try). It’s also why I have unsubscribed from almost every newsletter, deleted various social media accounts, and simplified my entire site design last year. If you use the internet a lot like I do, you probably feel burnt out sometimes. Digital burnout is fatigue and stress caused by prolonged use of technology. As technology makes it easier to transmit information than ever (which leads to a flood of information); as businesses adopt addictive web design to keep users past the point of optimal use; and as the internet is driven by click-bait content rather than quality (a natural occurrence when something reaches mass adoption), we need to be more conscious about how we use technology and the internet. Here are 6 tips to deal with digital burnout and navigate our increasingly digitized world. https://personalexcellence.co/blog/digital-burnout/ *Open data, open government* The time is now ripe for the government to create a data-driven governance architecture The “audacity of hope” for a country of a billion aspirations is yet to bear result. The new wave of a technological revolution will not be from pure data or access to consumer behaviour. The application of data and their assimilation with solving social problems, enabling better governance and powering elected governments to serve their citizens better is ushering in a new revolution. When Artificial Intelligence is coupled with open data, a real paradigm shift begins. With choice and information-sharing now redefining consumer behaviour, every company is looking to embrace or at least look like it is embracing the new paradigm of data-driven innovation. http://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/open-data-open-governm ent/article24130636.ece *From flying warehouses to robot toilets – five technologies that could shape the future* Flying warehouses, robot receptionists, smart toilets… do such innovations sound like science fiction or part of a possible reality? Technology has been evolving at such a rapid pace that, in the near future, our world may well resemble that portrayed in futuristic movies, such as Blade Runner, with intelligent robots and technologies all around us. But what technologies will actually make a difference? Based on recent advancements and current trends, here are five innovations that really could shape the future. https://theconversation.com/from-flying-warehouses-to-robot- toilets-five-technologies-that-could-shape-the-future-81519 Earlier posts of Interesting Reads at http://infoforuse.blogspot.in/ 2018/05/interesting-reads-archives.html With regards HR Mohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Long delay in the delivery of LIS-Forum emails
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Jun '18

15 Jun '18

Dear Members, You may have noticed that during the past week, or so, there has been a long delay in the delivery of lis-forum emails to the respective 'Inboxes'. For example, the following lis-forum mails, which were approved on Monday, 11 June 2018, have started reaching my 'Inbox' only since last evening. So, there a time lag of 48-72 hours in the delivery of lis-forum mails. The problem has already been brought to the attention of our network team, and they are trying to troubleshoot the issue. http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2018-June/021832.html http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2018-June/021833.html http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2018-June/021834.html http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2018-June/021835.html http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2018-June/021836.html http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/2018-June/021837.html All the above messages are archived copies of the approved lis-forum emails. You can always look up the link, http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/pipermail/lis-forum/ to know if your lis-forum posting has been approved, or not. Inconvenience caused is regretted. Thanks and regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth LIS-Forum Moderator JRD Tata memorial Library IISc

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