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Top Ten Most Challenged Books in 2017
by siddu huded 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

The ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom tracked 354 challenges to library, school and university materials in 2017. Of the 416 books challenged or banned in 2017, here is a list of Top 10 Most Challenged Books with a reason. 1. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/2018-soal-… 2. http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/NLW-Top10 *Best Regards* *Siddu M. Huded* *MLISc, PGDLAN, **UGC-NET, K-SET* *Assistant Librarian,* *Azim Premji University Library, BENGALURU (KA)Contact Number: 9538462949* *https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/ <https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re : French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to, Springer Journals
by Narenthiran R 13 Apr '18

13 Apr '18

Dear All, Yes its true and interesting to see the post appeared "French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to Springer Journals". Negotiations between the Couperin.org consortium - of which the CNRS belongs is a member - and Springer have ended in disagreement with the publisher refusing the consortium's latest request for a 15% reduction in subscription fees. Couperin.org considers Springer's latest offer unacceptable. Springer proposed a price increase of 0% in 2018, 0.75% in 2019 and 1% in 2020 for the so-called "big deal" offer for a package of magazines. The prices of subscriptions to electronic resources have been steadily increasing for twenty years and generate significant profits for the major scientific publishers Springer and Elsevier even though a significant and growing proportion (1) of the articles published in the journals concerned are available in open access. The cost of access to these items is paid by the authors or their institutions to the publishers. Why then charge for access via subscription when the publisher has already been paid? To take this into account, the negotiators requested a drop at least equal to the sums already paid for in relation to these items. This request was not accepted by Springer who instead proposed a very low rate cut. In the absence of an agreement, Springer indicated that it would cut off access to these contents by 1 April. In this case, researchers will no longer be able to consult articles published in 2018 in the journals of the package distributed by Springer except through alternative channels ("deposits" of pre-publications, social networks, requests to authors, etc.). Articles published before 2018 will remain accessible for higher education and research institutions. According to the terms of the previous contracts, researchers will retain access to a large part of the archives of resources acquired until 2017 for at least two years at no additional cost. For the CNRS, this includes resources covered by the previous 2015-2017 subscription as well as resources acquired definitively in the framework of the Istex project which began in 2014 for Springer journals. The French decision comes in a context of heavy tension at the international level. Several scientific communities are attempting to stop this inflationary spiral of scientific documentation budgets. In 2016 the University of Montreal cancelled its subscription to the complete package while Denmark has requested better prices and more services for researchers. (1) at least 4% according to Springer but probably closer to 15%, according to Couperin.org's calculations for the package which is the subject of these negotiations. Thanks Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Ph: 0091 - 413 - 2231661 Mobile : 9442934327 > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2018 11:03:19 +0530 > From: "TIFR CAM Library" <library(a)math.tifrbng.res.in> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to > Springer Journals > Message-ID: > <4dd7f99335a724396dc6247f194ab0cc.squirrel(a)mail.tifrbng.res.in> > Content-Type: text/plain;charset=iso-8859-1 > > Namaste, > > French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to Springer Journals > > Negotiations between the publisher and a national consortium of academic > institutions have reached a stalemate. > > https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/52208/title/French-U… > > > > > > Major German Universities Cancel Elsevier Contracts > > These institutions join around 60 others that hope to put increasing > pressure on the publishing giant in ongoing negotiations for a new > nationwide licensing agreement. > > https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/49906/title/Major-Ge… > > -Veena

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Dr. Usha Mujoo Munshi's new book "Data Science Landscape: Towards Research Standards and Protocol"
by Hemant Khare 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Congratulations to Dr Usha Mujoo Munshi Madam on her new book "Data Science Landscape: Towards Research Standards and Protocol" published by Springer. The Work is an eminent and one of the rarest ones as a tome in the tryst with Data quest, research mores and primarily research methodology. It includes a sincere quest on RM along with imaginative ramblings on Simulacra and Jean Baudrillard. It interestingly and eminently deals with myriad structures and narratives on Data Science along with significant themes such as Data infrastructure, and the utility of the Data citation protocols. The Matrix like nature of the visualizations of Data and streaming too have been taken into cognisanze with an artist's and innovator's eyes. It also includes innovative pieces such as the utility of Big Data in Astronomy along with issues such as tactics of Activist Data Archiving. Also as an attendant segment contributions dwell upon the issues of Big Data Management in Nuclear Science. The compendium is very authentic and variedly inspiring in nature and content. HEMANT KHARE Indian Institute of Public Administration, 5-B, IP Estate, Mahatma Gandhi Marg, New Delhi - 110 002, INDIA Tel: +91 11 23468323 (Office), +91 9968250820 ; 9971695068

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Knowledge Lens
by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Friends: Please see <https://clarivate.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Knowledge-Lens_Final.pdf> and spread the word among the faculty and students of your institution. -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to Springer Journals
by TIFR CAM Library 12 Apr '18

12 Apr '18

Namaste, French Universities Cancel Subscriptions to Springer Journals Negotiations between the publisher and a national consortium of academic institutions have reached a stalemate. https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/52208/title/French-U… Major German Universities Cancel Elsevier Contracts These institutions join around 60 others that hope to put increasing pressure on the publishing giant in ongoing negotiations for a new nationwide licensing agreement. https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/49906/title/Major-Ge… -Veena -- -------------------------------------------------- Library TIFR Centre for Applicable Mathematics Phone: 91-80-66953757 Post Bag No. 6503, Sharada Nagar, Fax: 91-80-66953799 Chikkabommasandra, GKVK Post, URL: http://math.tifrbng.res.in Yalahanka New Town, Bengaluru-560 065 Bharat -------------------------------------------------- "Every duty is holy and devotion to duty is the highest form of the worship of God." - Swami Vivekananda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CFR -- Fresh Faculty Induction Training Program & Student Summer Internship at IIITDM Kanacheepuram
by Mohan Hr 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Dear all, The Teaching Learning Centre at IIITDM Kancheepuram is organizing a Fresh Faculty Induction Training Program from May 7-31 for universities, colleges and polytechnics as it is mandated by UGC to improve faculty quality and teaching outcomes. This program is offered free of charge with free accommodation, food and travel support. For details and to apply pl. visit http://tlc.iiitdm.ac.in/ux2/applyinduction/ . Also, a summer internship program for the students of CSE/IT, EE/ECE/EEE/E&I, and Mechanical/Mechatronics for two months during May-Jul is also being organised by IIITDM. A stipend of Rs 8000/- per month is payable to the students selected... For details and to apply pl. visit http://tlc.iiitdm.ac.in/ux2/internship/ . For additional information pl. contact Dr. S. R. Pandian Dean (Planning) & Coordinator, Teaching Learning Centre Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design, and Manufacturing (IIITD&M), Kancheepuram Off Vandalur-Kelambakkam Road, Melakkottaiyur Chennai - 600 048 (TN) INDIA Phone: (044) 2747-6367 (O), 09940298725 (M) Email: srp(a)iiitdm.ac.in URL: http://iiitdm.ac.in/SRPandian.html TLC: tlc.iiitdm.ac.in ------------------------------------------------------- With regards HR Mohan Editor, IEEE India Info, India Council Newsletter Vice Chair, Prof. Activities, IEEE India Council Chair, IEEE PCS, Madras Chair - Spl Events & Chair (2006-2015), IEEE Computer Society, Madras Vice Chair, IEEE COMSOC & IEEE TEMS, Madras Vice Chair (2015-2017), IEEE Madras Chair (2016-2017), Student Activities, IEEE Madras Editor (2007-2013) & Chief Editor (2016-2017), IEEE MAS LINK President (2013-2014), Computer Society of India Former AVP (Systems), The Hindu +91 9841432179

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Ghostwriting: I will pay, you write for me can be affected for academics and API scores
by siddu huded 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Ghostwriting is not a latest trend. It has been following from many years, Most of the politicians, officials, Celebrities, Executives are having their own ghostwriter to write speech or a statement for them. *What is Ghostwriting?* Ghostwriting is a paid service, a Ghostwriter will write for others for money or for other complements on behalf of a person who paid money for him/her. *Is ghostwriting Plagiarism?* Ghostwriting is not comes under plagiarism, However it’s a constitute fraud and unfair. *How Ghostwriting affect for academics?* 1. Ghostwriting will decrease the quality of a research 2. Unsuitable person will get a job or awards for his/her writings but actually which has been written by someone else 3. It’s make unhealthy competition among the competitors 4. It will affect the true researcher in case of API scores 5. ‘Wrong person’ will get selected for ‘Right position’ for their paid services *Best Regards* *Siddu M. Huded* *MLISc, PGDLAN, **UGC-NET, K-SET* *Assistant Librarian,* *Azim Premji University Library, BENGALURU (KA)Contact Number: 9538462949* *https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/ <https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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plagiarism
by Soumya D.G. 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Sir, please send details about plagiarism software Soumya Librarian BBCON Kollam

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EBSCO's Open Dissertations Project
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Apr '18

10 Apr '18

Friends: This may be of interest: https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/18/04/p11487926/open-dissertations-p… Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Role of Libraries in the fight against "Fake News"
by siddu huded 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Fake news, a word popularized by U.S. President Donald Trump. It has become a popular word across the globe and also it has been chosen as a 'Word of the Year -2017 by Collins dictionary. Fake news is being spreaded across the world, now libraries have more opportunities as well as responsibilities to identify the truth and false of any information, here are some links which will express the role of libraries in the fight against 'Fake News' 1. https://www.ifla.org/node/11584 2. https://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/abs/10.1108/RSR-03-2017-0006?fullSc=1&jo… 3. http://www.ala.org/tools/programming/post-truth-fake-news-and-new-era-infor… 4. https://library.educause.edu/resources/2017/5/the-role-of-academic-librarie… 5. http://theconversation.com/the-challenge-facing-libraries-in-an-era-of-fake… *Best Regards* *Siddu M. Huded* *MLISc, PGDLAN, **UGC-NET, K-SET* *Assistant Librarian,* *Azim Premji University Library, BENGALURU (KA)Contact Number: 9538462949* *https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/ <https://liswebblog.blogspot.in/>*

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Three days National Workshop on Metadata Standards: Retrospective Conversion, Preservation and Migration during 6th-8th June 2018
by Roma 09 Apr '18

09 Apr '18

Dear Sir/Madam, INFLIBNET Centre is organizing *Three days National Workshop on Metadata Standards: Retrospective Conversion, Preservation and Migration *during 6th-8th June 2018 *Resource Persons* Scientists of INFLIBNET Centre and invited technocrat in this area would be interacting with participants. *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. 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 on or before 31st May, 2018 *Please visit following link for more information:* *Brochure:* http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/docs/Metadata_2018.pdf *Registration Online:* https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php For participation and more information please do contact vaishali(a)inflibnet.ac.in; mitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Of interest to Public Libraries
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 06 Apr '18

06 Apr '18

https://mashable.com/2018/04/05/library-mystery-codes-twitter-thread/#7Hr7G… Elderly library patrons underline page 7 in war time Britain romantic story books. Some put a dot or a star etc to know if they have read it earlier. This reminds me of the practice of writing accession number or putting library rubber stamp / seal on designated pages of (text) (reference) books likely to be stolen. I used to put library stamp on p 107, 207 etc. If a book is stolen and recovered, even if title page having library seal / number is torn, p 107 / p 207 would remain in tact. Dr P Vyasamoorthy 040-27846631 / 09490804278

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Invitation for the launch of the book "Digital Circuits & Design, 5e" on 9th Apr 2018
by Mohan Hr 03 Apr '18

03 Apr '18

Dear all, IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter Oxford University Press, India Cordially invite you for the launch of the book Digital Circuits & Design, 5e Authored by Dr. S. Salivahanan Principal, SSN College of Engineering, Chennai & Dr. S. Arivazhagan Principal, Mepco Schlenk Engineering College, Sivakasi Dr. M. Anandakrishnan Former Vice-Chancellor, Anna University & Former Chairman, IIT-Kanpur has kindly consented to launch the book and offer felicitation Following the book release, a presentation will be made by the authors on Digital Circuits and Design - Inception on Monday, 9th Apr 2018 at 6.15 p.m. at Seminar Hall, Alumni Center, Anna University, Chennai - 600 025 (Situated opposite to Ladies Hostel, Anna University Campus) Programme 5.45 p.m.: High Tea & Fellowship 6.15 p.m.: Book Launch 6.45 p.m.: Presentation To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/o87xc1 The book being launched will be on display Also, there will be a display of engineering and reference books by OUP Interested parties can place their orders at the venue The formal PDF invite is at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/mm-180409-oup.pdf With regards Mr. HR Mohan, Chair, IEEE PCS Madras Dr. P. Sakthivel, Chair, IEEE CS Madras Dr. S. Poonkuzhali, Chair, CSI Chennai Mr. Paras ansal, OUP, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CFR -- 3D Printing Course on 7th Apr 2018 at Chennai
by Mohan Hr 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter jointly with IEEE Computer Society, Madras and think3D, India's largest 3D Printing Platform organizes one day course on A to Z of 3D Printing On 7th April 2018 (Saturday - 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m.) Course Venue Computer Society of India, Education Directorate C I T Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 MRTS Railway Station: Indira Nagar (Near Women’s Polytechnic) Phone : +91-44-2254 1102 / 2254 1756 Objective : 3D printing is an enabling technology that encourages and drives innovation with unprecedented design freedom while being a tool-less process that reduces prohibitive costs and lead times. 3D printing has gone beyond being an industrial prototyping and manufacturing process as the technology has become more accessible to small companies and even individuals. Course Outline : 1. Introduction To 3D Printing 2. Getting Data (3D Designing & 3D Scanning) 3. Preparing Data (File Slicing) 4. Various 3D Printing Materials 5. Live demo of 3D Printer 6. Conclusion Registration Fee: For members of CSI, IEEE, SPIN, eWIT, ACM, ISACA, CYSI -- INR 1,180.00/- For others – INR 1,396.00/- (The fee includes: tea, working lunch, kit, course material in electronic form and certificate of participation) For Online payment: Name of beneficiary: CSI, Chennai Chapter, Beneficiary’s Bank : State Bank of India, Andheri East, Mumbai A/C No: 33934168390, MICR Code : 400002057, IFSC Code : SBIN0007074 For Demand Draft payment: DD Favoring " Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter” Need to be sent to : The Chairman, CSI Chennai Chapter, Computer Society of India-Education Directorate, C.I.T.Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai-600113 For further details Contact:: Mr.Y.Kathiresan, CSI-Chennai, Ph.9444896312, mail: ykresan(a)gmail.com Email : csimds(a)gmail.com 9841337438 PDF brochure at : http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/3d-ptg/3d-ptg-brochure.pdf Registration form at: http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/3d-ptg/3d-ptg-regn-form.pdf As seats are limited early registration is suggested. Last date for registration : 4th April 2018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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COLLOQUIUM-7 (2017-2019) Title: Sports Information System
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 COLLOQUIUM-7 (2017-2019) Title: Sports Information System Abstract Sports have been a fundamental part of humans, as well as animals, life from the primitive society to the modern age. It keeps us healthy, calm and also develops our personality. In Modern age, sports are played, with competitive spirit, to win. Sports are not just a physical show or display of muscle power rather, it is the combination of both healthy body and tactic brain (information enriched mind). It is more entertaining to the spectators and brings fortunes to the sponsors. Almost all the countries are very serious about achieving higher excellence in sports because it can bring more attention and respect by other countries. Keeping all this in mind, sportspersons and sports scientists need a proper system that can provide the latest information timely, effectively and efficiently. Sports Information System (SIS) is a mechanism for collecting, managing and disseminating sports-related pieces of information to the seekers. In this regard, libraries and information centres can help them by developing their need-based collections and providing them IT-based information services. Our study highlights essential characteristics and components of SIS. It also focuses on the functioning of various sports libraries and sports organisations, different technologies used in SIS and functioning of SIS in Manipur as a case study. Speakers- Topics- Ranjeet Kumar Singh Introduction Mahadev Sahaji Mohite User Characteristics & ISB of Users Paritosh Kumar Working of different sports organizations Mayukh Sarkar Special Libraries for Sports Gopalji Standards, Tools & Techniques Amrita Sports Data Mining Abhishek kumar Case Study Sonali K Trivedi Conclusion Co-ordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date: 04-04-2018 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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Article request
by Savithry 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Dear Sir/ Madam I am in need of the following article for a retired faculty. Kindly send me a copy, if it is available in your library/personal collection Title: The glory of Guruvayur Author: Krishna Iyer. Publisher: Kalyana-Kalpataru, Aug/Sep/October, 1964 -- with regards, Savithry, T K Technical Assistant, Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala Email: savithrytk(a)gmail.com

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Negotiating with (journal) publishers
by Subbiah Arunachalam 02 Apr '18

02 Apr '18

Dear Academic and Research Librarians: Please see https://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/ 52208/title/French-Universities-Cancel-Subscriptions-to-Springer-Journals/ Both in Germany and in France consortia of universities held tough negotiations with publishers and took bold decisions. It would be great if librarians everywhere followed their example. Regards. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Deadline for paper submission to NCML-2018 extended till 15th April, 2018
by anand bandi 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

Dear Moderator,Please post the following on LIS Forum.Dear All,The executive committee of NCML-2018 and the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai together has decided to extend the deadline for submission of paper till 15th April, 2018. This decision has been taken based on the requests pouring in from LIS professionals across the country. It is an opportunity to those LIS Professionals who want to contribute their research works to be presented in the conference. All are informed to note that the deadline for submission of their paper/s is 15th April, 2018..For further information, visit the following link of the conference.https://bosla2013.wixsite.com/ncml2018 Best Regards, 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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Acc Register
by SURESH DAS 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

Dear Sir, Old Register Simply You Keep for References to Divide Two Codes separate Library ex- 01, 02 after one Library Give New Accession Numbers. Suresh Das

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Workshop Registration Date Extended
by Shekar H P 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

Dear Sir, Please circulate this information for the benefit of its Members. Dear All, Greetings of the day. I am delighted to inform you all that, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore organizing a workshop on "*Scientific writing : Tools & Techniques*" *on 06th April 2018*. (one day) at the Oxford College Auditorium. *Workshop covers the following Topics:* How to write Research papers, Plagiarism, Zotero, Mendeley, Copy right issues, Citation, H index, Impact factor and Available Resources for Research writing. *The resource Persons are:* *1. Dr. Ramesha B, *Professor, DLIS Bangalore University *2. Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, *Profesor, DRTC Bangalore *3. Dr. Anand Byrappa, Librarian, IISc, Bangalore* * Who can Attend:Final year Masters degree Students / PhD Research Scholars / Teaching faculty of any discipline and working Library professionals. * *The Registration. fee Rs. 200/- * The registration fee includes registration kit, high tea and participation certificate. The DDs may be drawn in the name of '*Principal, The Oxford College of Science Bangalore'* * Filled in Registration form and DD may be sent to:Dr. Shekar H PChief LibrarianThe Oxford College of Science# 32, 17th 'B' Main, Sector IV, HSR Layout Bangalotr-560102* *Lat date for Registration: 04.03.2018* P*lease avoid spot registration to help us to serve you better.* *Please carry your identity card for workshop* *Brochure & Registration form may be downloaded from the website: **www.theoxford.edu/college_of_science/index.htm <http://www.theoxford.edu/college_of_science/index.htm>* *For more details, Please contact:* Dr. Shekar H P Convener Ph: 080-30266346 Mob: 9945799927 *OR* Mr. B.D. Punith Organising Secretary Ph: 080-30266319 Mobile: 9036624324 E-Mail: hsrinfocentre(a)theoxford.edu -- *Dr. Shekar HP* *MLISc.,M.Phil., B.Ed., PGDHRM., Ph.D.,* *Chief Librarian* *The Oxford Educational Institutions* *HSR Layout* *Bangalore-560102* *Mob: 09945799927 * *Ph: 080-30266346* *Web:http://drshekar.weebly.com <http://drshekar.weebly.com>* *WWW.theoxford.edu <http://WWW.theoxford.edu>* P *Please don't print this email unless you really need to; and preserve trees on planet Earth* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Senior citizens plan fast to protest demolition of library near Mumbai
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 31 Mar '18

31 Mar '18

Senior citizens plan fast to protest demolition of library near Mumbai NYOOOZ 4-5 minutes ________________________________ Home >> Mumbai | Friday | 30th March, 2018 Senior citizens in Ghansoli have planned to fast, to protest the demolition of a library by the anti-encroachment department of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). Pawar also said they will soon fast and protest the civic body’s actions and demand a library for the senior citizens. The protest has been planned by the president of Jesht Nagrik Sevabhavi Sanstha (JNSS) president Dinkar Pawar and his associates. They are questioning the alleged selective targeting by the civic officials and plan to get the library back. The NMMC anti-encroachment department had on Wednesday demolished the library that had been set up in Sector 4 in Ghansoli. Senior citizens in Ghansoli have planned to fast, to protest the demolition of a library by the anti-encroachment department of the Navi Mumbai Municipal Corporation (NMMC). They are questioning the alleged selective targeting by the civic officials and plan to get the library back. The protest has been planned by the president of Jesht Nagrik Sevabhavi Sanstha (JNSS) president Dinkar Pawar and his associates. The NMMC anti-encroachment department had on Wednesday demolished the library that had been set up in Sector 4 in Ghansoli. The library, which was free for public use had been set up by the JNSS and Sanjay Uncle Sevabhavi Sanstha. The senior citizens had protested at the time of action, but officials went ahead. “There are illegal hawkers close to the library, but the authorities are ignoring them. The action taken by officials is biased,” said Pawar. He said the library was a place where everyone would come together, read newspapers, magazines, books and spend time. “How could it be a problem to anyone,” he said. Pawar also said they will soon fast and protest the civic body’s actions and demand a library for the senior citizens. Rohit Thackeray, an anti-encroachment official said, “We had received complaints about the library being set up sans any sanction. Hence, action was taken against it.” Dismissing allegations made, he said, “We are conducting regular drives against encroachments and illegal hawkers. There is no question of any bias against anyone.”. ========== Dr P Vyasamoorthy 040-27846631 / 09490804278 www.scrapq.com is a good place to sell your scrap sitting at home. Doorstep collection at standard prices.<div id="DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2"><br /> <table style="border-top: 1px solid #D3D4DE;"> <tr> <td style="width: 55px; padding-top: 13px;"><a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…" target="_blank"><img src="https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round-orange-anima…" alt="" width="46" height="29" style="width: 46px; height: 29px;" /></a></td> <td style="width: 470px; padding-top: 12px; color: #41424e; font-size: 13px; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; line-height: 18px;">Virus-free. <a href="https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…" target="_blank" style="color: #4453ea;">www.avast.com</a> </td> </tr> </table><a href="#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2" width="1" height="1"></a></div> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Autonomy to universities
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Mar '18

30 Mar '18

Here is something relevant to academic librarians in India: The Anatomy Of Autonomy by Shahid Jameel http://indianexpress.com/article/opinion/columns/the-anatomy-of-autonomy-ug… -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library of Congress Classification
by Salman Haider 30 Mar '18

30 Mar '18

Library of Congress Classification <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/11/library-of-congress-class…> (article) Abstract: This article describes the various aspects of Library of Congress Classification (LCC) and its suitability as a library classification system for classifying library resources. It begins with an introduction, recounting its history and development, leading up to an explanation of principles, structure, tables, and notation. This is followed by number building examples with MARC 21 coding for LCC numbers. LCC tools and aids are listed thereafter with a description of the use of technology for efficient and consistent number building, and the process of proposing new numbers online to be added to the LCC schedules. Finally, analysing both its advantages and criticisms it concludes that LCC is a suitable classification system for libraries. Keywords: Library of Congress Classification; LCC; Library Classification CONTENTS 1 Library of Congress Classification - Introduction 2 History and Development 3 LCC Principles and Structure 3.1 Main Classes 3.2 Subclasses 3.3 Divisions 3.4 Schedule Format 3.4.1 Preface 3.4.2 Contents Page 3.4.3 Outline 3.4.4 The Body of the Schedule 3.4.5 Tables 3.4.6 Index 4 Notation 4.1 Symbols 4.2 Expressiveness 4.3 Hospitality 4.4 Mnemonics 4.5 Brevity 5 Building a Call Number 6 Marc 21 Coding for Call Numbers 6.1 Indicators 6.2 Subfield Codes Tools and Aids for LC Classification 7.1 LCC Print Schedules 7.2 SuperLCCS 7.3 Classification Web 7.4 Classification and Shelflisting Manual (CSM) 7.5 LCC Outline 7.6 Cataloging Calculator 7.7 Library of Congress (LCC) Approved Lists 7.8 Name Authority Records 8 Proposing a New Class Number in LCC 9 Evaluation of the Library of Congress Classification 9.1 Advantages of LCC 9.2 Criticisms of LCC (and Criticism of Criticisms) 10 Conclusion 11 References LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CLASSIFICATION - INTRODUCTION The Library of Congress Classification (LCC) is a system of library classification developed by the Library of Congress. It was developed in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to organize and arrange the book collections of the Library of Congress. Over the course of the twentieth century, the system was adopted for use by other libraries as well, especially large academic libraries in the United States. It is currently one of the most widely used library classification systems in the world. The Library's Policy and Standards Division maintains and develops the system¹. In recent decades, as the Library of Congress made its records available electronically through its online catalog, more libraries have adopted LCC for both subject cataloging as well as shelflisting. There are several classification schemes in use worldwide. Besides LCC, the other popular ones among them are Colon Classification (CC), Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC), Universal Decimal Classification (UDC), and Bliss Bibliographic Classification (BC). Out of these, DDC is the classification system which is most commonly used in libraries. The potential of Library of Congress Classification (LCC) system is yet to be explored in libraries. This article describes the various aspects of LCC and its suitability as a library classification system for classifying library resources … … … *Read the complete article in source: Library of Congress Classification <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/11/library-of-congress-class…>* *https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/11/library-of-congress-classification.html <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/11/library-of-congress-class…> * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Accession register
by Umesh Umi 29 Mar '18

29 Mar '18

Dear sir/ Madam, In our school library is divided I mean now we have 2 library but the Accession register previously it was one . Now should I write all the Accession numbers in new register whatever we kept in one library. Guide me . Regards Mohan -- 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-NIFT-Mumbai
by anand bandi 27 Mar '18

27 Mar '18

The National Institute of Fashion Technology, a institute of the national importance specialized in domains 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 an 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 31st March, 2018.Those who fulfill the qualification criterias may send in their C.V on the e-mail headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in or courier 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 the 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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