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MES IMCC's SET NET Training Programme , 5th batch
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear All MES’s IMCC after successfully conducting the* four **batches*; announces the *fifth batch* of *"SET/NET Training Programme for Library Science Professionals” *from the month of 4th March 2018 to 10th June 2018.Enthusiasm and quest for knowledge of earlier batches has encouraged us to continue with our efforts of providing training for SET/NET examinations for the benefit of the library science profession. The registration is going on and the interested Library and Information Science Professionals are registering from Mumbai, Pune Nashik, Solapur , Bhusawal etc...for this batch preparing for the NET/SET examinations. *Timings: 10am to 4.30pm* *Duration: 20 days (Including Sundays & Public Holidays)* *Maximum Seats: 50 (FCFS Basis)* *Duration 4th March 2018 to 10th June 2018* *Fees: 10,000/- + GST (18%)* Ø Result oriented Successful Training Programme on SET NET (Library & Information Science) in the Maharashtra state.. Ø *Targeted Output: Qualified candidates from every batch (List enclosed in the brochure..)* Ø Conducting theory sessions on each unit from Paper II and Paper III as well as focus on building up MCQ’s mind set of the students... Ø Renowned faculty in the field of library & information science and each faculty member having more than 20 years of teaching experience in his/her respective domain. Ø The most popular Training Programme on SET NET (Library & Information Science) in the Maharashtra State with a total 105 registrations in four consecutive batches. For further queries kindly contact: *Programme Coordinator: * *Dr. Mrs. Meenal Oak* *Coordinator, * SET NET Training Programme & Librarian (Selection Grade) & Coordinator IGNOU Study Centre 16142 MES’s Institute of Management and Career Courses (IMCC), 131, Mayur Colony, Pune-411038 For registration, kindly contact (T) 020 254366271 (Mo) 9850068102, 9763311403 Warm Regards Dr Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *S. P. Mandali's* *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (AUTONOMOUS)* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>* Library OPAC : *http://libcatwelmum-koha.informindia.co.in/ <http://libcatwelmum-koha.informindia.co.in/>* -- Warm Regards Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (AUTONOMOUS)* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>*

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What can librarians do to make Wikipedia better and better?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Friends: Wikipedia is a great library! And librarians can help improve it. https://medium.com/@jakeorlowitz/letter-to-the-smarter-library-e6553908ac66 -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Re: [LIS-Forum] GST (Y.A. Janardana Gupta)
by Archu Sahu 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

Dear Sir, Now the government has exempted the GST on the supply of online educational journals or periodicals to educational institutions who provide degree recognized by any law (vide Govt Gazette of India – Extraordinary Part II Section 3 Sub Section (i) dated Jan 25, 2018) . Please find the enclosed attached details. Regards: Archana Sahu Asst. Librarian NLUO, Cuttack Message: 1 > Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2018 14:48:02 +0530 > From: "Y.A. Janardana Gupta" <yajgupta(a)leos.gov.in> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] GST > Message-ID: <aa0eab9f1a37aaa78e8f908bfc30ecfa(a)mail.leos.gov.in> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed > > > DEAR SIR, > > Whether GST IS applicable for subscription of online journals by SPECIAL > LIBRARIES? Kindly give details. > > Regards, > > Y. A. JANARDANA GUPTA > > Ex-LIBRARIAN, LEOS/ISRO > PEENYA, BANGALORE-57 > PH: 080 22685010 > > >

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Advertisement for the Post of Research Assistant
by Raj K Bhardwaj 23 Feb '18

23 Feb '18

*Advertisement for the Post of Research Assistant* Applications are invited for ‘Research Assistant’ for the major research project. The Research Assistant will be recruited for the period of 20 months (approximately). The candidate has to work on Monday to Saturday as per the project requirements. The candidate is also required to visit other educational institutions in Delhi to collect the data pertaining to the research project. The candidate shall have the knowledge of computer and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences. The details of payment and qualifications are as follows: Number of Position : 01 Tenure of Engagement : 20 Months Monthly Stipend : Rs. 13000/- (Consolidated) Educational Qualification : M.A/M.LI.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D with minimum 55% marks. Candidate having the knowledge of computer, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)/any other statistical package and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences will be preferred. Interested candidates may send their complete bio-data before 27 February 2018 to: principal(a)ststephens.edu Please note that during the project the position may be converted to Field Investigator (maximum up to 6 months) depending upon the availability of funds and nature of work. In such case the Field Investigator will be paid Rs. 12000/-(consolidated) per month. Thanks, Sincerely yours, Dr. Raj Kumar Librarian St Stephen's College, Delhi-110007 Mobile: 09711508289 raajchd(a)gmail.com

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Consortium for software management in libraries: an Idea !
by vinod mishra 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear all, We have or had many consortium in libraries especially for periodicals procurement, but i do not understand why we do not understand the need of consortium for software management in libraries though many big government libraries are using similar software like Libsys, Koha, SOUL, Dspace, eprint, Joomla, ezproxy, etc. Every library have paid for customization and other fee individually. There are some basic features in software which almost all libraries needs and that can be customized by crowdfunding/sharing of cost to get the features. Libraries can get and share the ideas to reduce the staff efforts and enhance user services through these software which is badly needed now a days. Government is also promoting the open source solutions and now a days almost each library is using some OSS in their libraries. Can library leaders think of such consortium where all can share their requirements and new common ideas which can be enhanced in the existing software at low cost? For example as i know many government and private organization have paid huge amount for Koha implementations and customization but that customization code never came to public domain for benefit of others as per ethics of open source solutions. Many libraries have paid money separately for same features in the software without understanding how to get the software customized with minimum payment and maximum benefit to all. *I hope our leaders will think on this !* One of the example of getting crowdfunding for common interest at minimum cost and maximum benefit is available at : http://mishravk.com/2018/02/ crowdfunding/ 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* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Mrs. Lalitha Lenin, former head, DLIS, University of Kerala receives Kerala Sahitya Academy Award for overall contribution in Malayalam Literature. She is a known poet in Malayalam and a true friend, philosopher and guide to Library and Information Science Students. The professional fraternity congratulates her on this great achievement. -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* (Founder Librarian i/c, & Publication Officer, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod) Assistant Librarian-in-Charge (UGC) Calicut University Study Centre P. T. Usha Road Kozhikode-673 032 Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.in

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Call for Registration for Seminar @ Pondicherry
by leeladharan manavalan 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear LIS professionals, The Department of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University in collaboration with MHRD is going to organize a 2 - day seminar on “Evolution, Usage and Problem of technical terminology in Library and Information Science” during which the LIS Glossary in Tamil will be released by MHRD officials. Detailed deliberations will be taking place during 22-23 March 2018 (Tentative) the seminar. Tamil Proficient Working Library professionals from Colleges, Universities of Puducherry, Cuddalore, Tindivanam and Villupuram districts are hereby requested to make use of this facility. Please note that the program dates are tentative and the event is likely to be conducted anywhere before end of March. Also the participants have to make their own arrangements for accommodation during the event. *Registration, Seminar Kit, and Working Lunch will be FREE. No of participants is restricted to 80 only on first cum first serve basis. Therefore, the interested candidates are requested to convey their willingness to attend the seminar and send their Name, Contact Number, Email ID along with Affiliation details to the undersigned.* *M.Leeladharan, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested please
by Rakesh Juyal 22 Feb '18

22 Feb '18

Dear Friends, its my humble request, can any one help me out to share following two articles required by one of our scholar. Lancet Journal 1. *Clinical trials in older, less fit populations: an unmet need?* Charles E Geyer JrEmail the author Charles E Geyer <cegeyer(a)vcu.edu> Published: 09 February 2018 2. *Cancer research: in need of introspection* Rakesh Jalali , Indraneel Mittra , Rajendra BadweEmail the author Rajendra Badwe <badwera(a)tmc.gov.in> Published: February 201 Thanks with regards, Rakesh C. Juyal Knowledge Management Officer Population Foundation of India B-28, Qutab Institutional Area New Delhi- 110016 <https://plu.mx/plum/a/?doi=10.1016/S1470-2045(15)00612-9&theme=plum-jbs-the…>

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Library Science Professionals' Development Program (LSPDP)
by Dp Tripathi 21 Feb '18

21 Feb '18

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to inform about the ‘Library Science Professionals’ Development Program’ which has been started by Librarian Guide. The basic purpose of the program is to reach the professional friends with the contents on different topics of library & information science to enrich the knowledge of each other and encourage knowledge sharing. The following topics at the initial stage have been taken into consideration. 1. Library Operations This topic will be an introductory session about the library operations, which will include the housekeeping operation of any academic library such as a. Acquisition b. Cataloguing c. Circulation d. Serial Control e. Management of Resources f. Collection Develop Policy – Print and Online Resources 2. Information Technology – Applications in Libraries This topic will cover the use of information technology and its applications in the library. a. Automation of Library and Information System b. Digitization of Institute Materials c. Web Application Development d. Web Document Management 3. Reference & Information Service – Tools & Techniques This topic will mainly cover the tools & techniques in order to provide better research support to the research scholars and faculty. This will cover a. Identify information sources b. Select information sources c. Evaluate information sources d. Select information sources e. Utilize information sources f. Provide information service g. Tools – Mendeley, Zotero, Scopus etc. 4. Management and Procurement of Electronic Resources a. Process of procurement of E-Resources b. Management of E-Resources c. Usage Analysis d. Role of Consortium in Procurement 5. Multimedia Librarianship 6. Legal, Policy and Information Ethics This topic will be mainly cover the discussion about policy and legal issues related to institute publications. a. Information Ethics b. Copyright c. Plagiarism d. Tools for plagiarism checking 7. Technology Trends for Academic Libraries 8. Research Writing – Journal Articles, Technical Paper, Proposal etc. 9. National and International Associations – Role and Responsibilities The Librarian Guide welcomes the participants’ opinion for some more topics to be included in this program. Librarian Guide will prepare the content and share the same via an email being collected through google form mentioned below. The interested professionals may register their name in google form to receive the content via an email. https://goo.gl/forms/zdkHtOXaRkR73FLn2 Feel free to write if you have any further query / question please. Thanks Librarian Guide www.librarianguide.org -- ********************************* *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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Azim Premji Foundation Library - Position announcement
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

From: madhan.m(a)azimpremjifoundation.org Date: Tue, February 20, 2018 --------------------------------------- Institution: Azim Premji University <http://www.azimpremjiuniversity.edu.in > Role: Librarian Designation: Resource Person (Library UG Campus) Purpose: The role currently requires independent charge of the Library function at the Undergraduate Campus at Somapura. The work involves undertaking all library related activities as well as coordinating with the Library team at the PG Campus and supporting the APF District Institute libraries in capacity building as a member of the University Library team. Location: Somapura, Bengaluru To apply: Interested candidates are requested to apply via email to enablers(a)azimpremjifoundation.org with a Statement of purpose and detailed CV. Summary of Responsibilities: - Undertake Azim Premji University Library core activities- Cataloging, Circulation, Procurement, Serials Management, User services and KOHA based LIS. - Undertake sourcing of articles & books, reference services, creating bibliographies, managing inter library transactions and ILS and DDS to serve the UG campus community of users. - Source and manage online databases and software packages based on user needs - Coordinating with vendors and managing internal procurement process on ERP. - Undertake upkeep and management of the library premises at Somapura to maintain common standards. - Any other work assigned by his/ her supervisor- the University Librarian. Qualification and Experience: - M.L.I.Sc with NET/ SET qualification - At least 3 years of core library experience. Preferably with independent charge of a college library. Skills and Attributes: -Knowledge of International and National Cataloging systems Prior working experience of various library software (particularly KOHA or Libsys) - Knowledge of various library services - Openness to learning - Ability to coordinate with various members of the University community - Ability to read and understand English at a fairly fluent level. - - Knowledge of an Indian language such as Hindi, Kannada or Tamil will be preferred, in addition. - Good communication skills - Experience of working on MS Office ( MS Word, Excel & Power point Intermediate level) - Behavioral Competencies: - Commitment to excellence and understanding of liberal arts and sciences domains for library support. - Strong attention to detail - Ability to work independently on tasks assigned within specified timelines. - Open to discussions and idea exchanges within groups to evolve workplan and fine tune to changing requirements of a growing organization. - Good interpersonal skills.

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Need a reviewer
by Chief Librarian, SAIACS 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

Dear LIS Colleagues, Greetings, I am looking for a reviewer to read one of my manuscripts (journal article) before it is submitted to one of our peer reviewed journals. Would someone wiling to help in this regard? Few other LIS forums that I am part of it, has some volunteers to come forward to read others manuscripts (esp artcles). It is in fact an encouragement from senior authors/editors to review and give suggestions for improvement. This helps the budding authors to shape their works before it is submitted to journal publications. Look forward to hear from one to volunteer. A diamond can sharpen other diamond. 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*.*

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Fwd: Tweeting and copyright
by Shamprasad Pujar 20 Feb '18

20 Feb '18

FYI ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, Feb 20, 2018 at 8:28 AM Subject: Tweeting and copyright To: LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu From: Ann Okerson <aokerson(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Feb 19, 2018 at 9:31 PM Federal Judge Says Embedding a Tweet Can Be Copyright Infringement "Rejecting years of settled precedent, a federal court in New York has ruled [PDF] that you could infringe copyright simply by embedding a tweet in a web page. Even worse, the logic of the ruling applies to all in-line linking, not just embedding tweets. If adopted by other courts, this legally and technically misguided decision would threaten millions of ordinary Internet users with infringement liability." [SNIP] https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2018/02/federal-judge-says-embedding-tweet-ca… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article requested
by Debraj Meher 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Dear Professionals, One of our scientists is in need of this article. Kindly send it if anybody have in your collection. " *Effects of pregnancy and lactation upon infection*" published in *Veterinary Immunology and Immunopathology, 4 (1983) 153-176* Elsevier Science Publishers . thanking you, -- *Dr D R Meher* Librarian Central Library Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) Bhubaneswar-751 003 91 94374 16417

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Hats off to all for achieving crowdfunding target
by vinod mishra 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

Dear All, Finally efforts of all library professionals helped in achieving the target for below goal (Koha feature enhancement). I on behalf of all library professionals thank to the below contributors and supporters. The details are available at: http://mishravk.com/2018/02/crowdfunding/ Name of Contributor/Firm/Vendor Email Contact Detail SUJAN SAHA sujan.lib(a)gmail.com Vill and Post- Champadanga, PS-Tarakeswar,District-Hooghly,Pin-712401 RapidRadio Solutions Private Limited dhaval(a)rapidradio.co.in Md Eshop Nobi eshopnobi(a)gmail.com 32 Sister Nibedita Sarani, east tetulberia, panchpota,kolkata- 700152 Dr Neeza Singh neeza_singh(a)yahoo.com Librarian, T. S. Central State Library, Chandigarh Sandeep Pathak skpathak(a)iiserb.ac.in IISER Bhopal Sandip Das writetosandipdas(a)gmail.com C/O-Mrinal Kanti Das, Library praa, Birnagar, PO-Birnagar, Dist. - Nadia, PIN - 741127 Vinod Kumar Mishra mishravk(a)gmail.com NIT Rourkela Hirak Jyoti Hazarika hirakhazarika2014(a)gmail.com NEHU Shillong Kapil Kumar Gupta kapilkumargupta2002(a)gmail.com Central Library IIT INDORE Dr Pawan Agrawal pawanagrawal4u4u(a)gmail.com G-3, Bahumali Complex, Type III, Govt. Quarters, Near PWD, Silvassa, UT of Dadra and Nagar Haveli Nitin S Joshi joshinitinmit(a)gmail.com Pune 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 Sun, Feb 18, 2018 at 11:05 PM, vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > Amazing and appreciable efforts by all contributors and supporters. > > In continuation with my below email, its my pleasure to inform you that > within 48 hours of announcement many library professionals/Vendors came > forward and collected Rs. 18000, now only 2000 is left to achieve target of > Rs. 20000. > > Please give your willingness at below google form and become part of this > first movement. All contributors name will be announced on Forums and Koha > websites after achieving the final target. > > Google form: https://goo.gl/forms/8Z7zKrF3etK45AFq1 > > Details of Initiative: http://mishravk.com/2018/02/crowdfunding/ > > > 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 Fri, Feb 16, 2018 at 8:20 PM, vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com> > wrote: > >> Dear all/Koha users, >> >> As you know at present by default all the category of patrons can either >> place purchase suggestions or not via opac but many educational institutes >> only allow purchase suggestion by the faculty or some specific category of >> users. Similarly in public and other libraries children’s may not be >> allowed for purchase suggestions or lower level of non technical/teaching >> staffs in special libraries. Hence this restriction is very much needed >> which is applicable for all libraries globally. As per discussion and email >> one of the leading Koha supporter/Developer L2C2 from India ( >> http://www.l2c2.co.in/) is ready to develop the said feature and the >> charge would be only Rs. 20000/- (Approx USD 280). Hence i am ready to pay >> Rs. 5000 and expecting some more contributors with a minimum of Rs. 1000. >> Kindly give your details through google form >> <https://goo.gl/forms/8Z7zKrF3etK45AFq1> if you are willing to be part >> of this voluntary support. >> For more details please visit at: http://mishravk.com/2018/02/cr >> owdfunding/ >> >> Please note that this is the correct method for getting the new feature >> in Koha so that amount once paid the benefit will reach globally. I know >> many of the good features has been added by Koha vendors on huge payment >> basis specially by Indian government libraries but benefit never came to >> public domain, which is against the open source ethics in my view. Please >> approach your vendor to make such code public if you have already paid for >> it. >> >> 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* >> > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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GST
by Y.A. Janardana Gupta 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

DEAR SIR, Whether GST IS applicable for subscription of online journals by SPECIAL LIBRARIES? Kindly give details. Regards, Y. A. JANARDANA GUPTA Ex-LIBRARIAN, LEOS/ISRO PEENYA, BANGALORE-57 PH: 080 22685010

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Advertisement for the Post of Research Assistant
by Raj K Bhardwaj 19 Feb '18

19 Feb '18

*Advertisement for the Post of Research Assistant* Applications are invited for ‘Research Assistant’ for the major research project. The Research Assistant will be recruited for the period of 20 months (approximately). The candidate has to work on Monday to Saturday as per the project requirements. The candidate is also required to visit other educational institutions in Delhi to collect the data pertaining to the research project. The candidate shall have the knowledge of computer and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences. The details of payment and qualifications are as follows: Number of Position : 01 Tenure of Engagement : 20 Months Monthly Stipend : Rs. 13000/- (Consolidated) Educational Qualification : M.A/M.LI.Sc./M.Phil/Ph.D with minimum 55% marks. Candidate having the knowledge of computer, Microsoft Excel, Statistical Package for Social Science (SPSS)/any other statistical package and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences will be preferred. Interested candidates may send their complete bio-data before 27 February 2018 to: principal(a)ststephens.edu Please note that during the project the position may be converted to Field Investigator (maximum up to 6 months) depending upon the availability of funds and nature of work. In such case the Field Investigator will be paid Rs. 12000/-(consolidated) per month. Thanks, Sincerely yours, Dr. Raj Kumar Librarian St Stephen's College, Delhi-110007 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Women in computer science
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Feb '18

18 Feb '18

You may find this interesting: https://www.oii.ox.ac.uk/blog/code-like-a-girl-how-can-we- increase-the-number-of-women-in-stem/ At least in Britain, unlike in other science disciplines like physics, bioengineering, and math, computer science still sees declining numbers of female university graduates. I do not know the status in India. I checked the IISc Computer Science Faculty page and found only two women out of 34. Regards. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Crowdfunding for Koha Online Purchase Suggestion
by vinod mishra 16 Feb '18

16 Feb '18

Dear all/Koha users, As you know at present by default all the category of patrons can either place purchase suggestions or not via opac but many educational institutes only allow purchase suggestion by the faculty or some specific category of users. Similarly in public and other libraries children’s may not be allowed for purchase suggestions or lower level of non technical/teaching staffs in special libraries. Hence this restriction is very much needed which is applicable for all libraries globally. As per discussion and email one of the leading Koha supporter/Developer L2C2 from India ( http://www.l2c2.co.in/) is ready to develop the said feature and the charge would be only Rs. 20000/- (Approx USD 280). Hence i am ready to pay Rs. 5000 and expecting some more contributors with a minimum of Rs. 1000. Kindly give your details through google form <https://goo.gl/forms/8Z7zKrF3etK45AFq1> if you are willing to be part of this voluntary support. For more details please visit at: http://mishravk.com/2018/02/crowdfunding/ Please note that this is the correct method for getting the new feature in Koha so that amount once paid the benefit will reach globally. I know many of the good features has been added by Koha vendors on huge payment basis specially by Indian government libraries but benefit never came to public domain, which is against the open source ethics in my view. Please approach your vendor to make such code public if you have already paid for it. 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*

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Preprint archive for biomedicine
by Subbiah Arunachalam 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

A Stanford researchers explains why we must have preprint archives: https://www.natureindex.com/news-blog/john-ioannidis-biomedicine-warms-to-p… In India, we seem to have difficulty in populating even postprint archives! Best. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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sad demise of Prof. R. K. Rout
by Dr. Ranjit Kumar Das 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

Dear friends, I received a phone call from my teacher Prof. Pitambar Padhi today evening at around 9 p.m. and got the news that was really shocking. Therefore, with a deep sense of sorrow and grief, I would like to inform you all that one of the veteran in LIS Profession Professor Ratnakar Rout fondly known as Prof. R.K Rout has left for his heavenly abode today afternoon i.e. 15th February 2018 at 1:40 p.m in his residence at Cuttack, Odisha. He was a former Professor and Head, P.G.department of Library & Information Science, Sambalpur University, Odisha. He was born in 1946 and was regarded as an acclaimed LIS Professor in India. He was a great teacher and philosopher who has immensely contributed to the field of LIS Education in Odisha. He was instrumental in establishing LIS department at Sambalpur University, Odisha, that is now considered as the oldest LIS Department in Odisha. It is a great loss to his family, friends and LIS profession as well. May his departed soul rest in peace. Thank you with regards Dr. Ranjit Kumar Das Assistant Librarian Central Library,IIT Bombay Powai,Mumbai-400 076, India

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An Invitation to Participate in a Study on Discovering Gamification Concept in Indian Libraries
by Manu T.R 15 Feb '18

15 Feb '18

Dear All, I am writing to invite you to participate in a study on Discovering Gamification Concept in Indian Libraries. Gamification (the application of game elements and digital game design techniques to non-game settings) and game-based learning (game playing that has defined learning outcomes) are seeing greater adoption and recognition in educational and professional settings (http://www.ala.org/tools/futu re/trends/gamification). Gaming offers an important opportunity to develop emerging and traditional forms of literacy. The primary objective of the study is to understand the awareness of Gamification in Library Professionals in India. I request you to kindly spare 10 minutes to fill up this below questionnaire. I assure that all the responses will be used only for my study and will be strictly kept confidential. Your honest response to the completion of this study will be highly solicited. Online Questionnaire https://goo.gl/forms/cOJTBsOqeeFlxn52 <https://goo.gl/forms/cOJTBsOqeeFlxn522> Thank you! Manu, T R Doctoral Research Scholar, School of Library & Information Science Central University of Gujarat Email: manutr91(a)gmail.com M: 09824279757

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an interview with James Nye of the Chicago University Library
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, February 14, 2018 10:55 am Please see an interview with James Nye of the Chicago University Library. http://nepalitimes.com/article/interview/james-Nye-in-Nepal,4186#.WoKs4TXfT… Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Vacancy in IGIDR Mumbai
by Veeru 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

Dear Professionals, *INDIRA GANDHI INSTITUTE OF DEVELOPMENT RESEARCH, MUMBAI* * IGIDR invites applications from well qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: * *Post :* Assistant Librarian : 01 Post. * Minimum Qualifications*: i. A Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed ) with consistent good academic record. ii. Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency by the UGC. iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph.D degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and procedure for award of Ph.D. degree), Regulation 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Librarian/College Librarian or Documentation Officer * Pay Scale *:- Pay Matrix 10 Level : 1 (As per 7th cpc) (Pay Band: 15600 - 39100 (PB-3) Grade Pay:Rs.6,000/- (As per 6th c.p.c) Appt. Type: On Regular Basis Probation period of 2 years *Age Limit *: up to 35years as on 01/01/2018. Age relax able in case of highly deserving candidates. *Application Mode* : Offline *Last Date:* March 16, 2018 For more details please visit website:- http://www.igidr.ac.in/careers http://www.igidr.ac.in/newspdf/advt-Asst-Libr.pdf -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(a)gmail.com <veerulis(a)gmail.com>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening for Information Management Trainees
by anand bandi 14 Feb '18

14 Feb '18

Dear Moderator,Kindly post the LIS Trainee requirements on your Forum for wider publicity. The National Institute of Fashion Technology,institute of the national importance specialized in subject areas of Design, Technology and Management looking for fresh M.L.I.Sc Candidates to be recruited for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for a period of one year. It is a opportunity for M.L.I.Sc freshers to work in an automated and cloud based Library environment. The candidates must be a M.L.I.Sc freshers from the Department of Library and Information Science from Indian Universities conducting 2 year integrated regular programmes. The candidates must be fluent in English and should have fair knowledge of computer applications. Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 10000=00 per month. Such details of the candidates to reach the undersigned on or before 28th February, 2018.Those who fulfill the qualification criteria may send in their C.V on the e-mail?headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in or courier their CV on the address indicated below.Those? candidates who are presently pursuing their 2nd year M.L.I.Sc may also apply provisionally. Short listed candidates will be called for the interview at later date which will be intimated separately.?No TA/DA be paid for attending such interview. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Ministry of Textiles, GoI, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile :7715833561 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in ; dr.anbandi@gmail.comhttp://14.139.111.26/jspui/

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COLLOQUIUM-4 (2017-2019) Title: Human-Computer Interaction: an overview
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 12 Feb '18

12 Feb '18

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 COLLOQUIUM-4 (2017-2019) Title: Human-Computer Interaction: an overview Abstract Human-Computer Interaction is an academic discipline focusing on the design of computer technology and, in particular, the interaction between humans (the users) and computers. Disciplines, such as computer science, cognitive science, and human-factors engineering are encompassed within this field. Our study deals with various state-of-the-art models, implementation architecture, user perspectives, issues, future trends and applications of HCI in digital libraries. Speakers and Topics Sreekumar S - Introduction Abhishek K - Emergence of HCI Harshita U Urs - HCI Models Satish Kumar - Architecture & Types of Interfaces Jaishree Khandelwal - Information Retrieval Bhupender Yadav - Cognitive Psychology, AI & HCI Goutham N - User Experience Suresh Yadav - Challenges in HCI Mayukh Bagchi - Conclusion Coordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date: 14-02-2018 Time: 2 p.m. Venue: DRTC Class Room (G-16), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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