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IIT Kharagpur Has Developed App Offering Lakhs of Free Books
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Read 65 Lakh Books for Free on IIT Kharagpur’s National Digital Library App Aishhwariya Subramanian April 4, 2017 Education, Mobile, Quick Bytes QUICK BYTES: Curated positive news from across the web. Read more. Here’s some great news for Bibliophiles everywhere – you can now access 65 lakh books, research papers, theses, journals and periodicals free of cost with the help of just one app. The Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur has developed the app for National Digital Library of India wherein anybody with a smartphone can download it and access an exhaustive knowledge repository immediately. The project, which was initiated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development, now boasts text books from eight state education boards, NCERT textbooks, previous exam papers of JEE, GATE and UPSC and research papers published from institutes like Indian Institute of Science (IISc), audio-books and more. Speaking to the Times of India, P P Chakraborty, director of the institution, notes that the app is inclusive and makes access to knowledge possible for anyone with a smartphone. He says, “With the exponential growth in mobile usage, the NDL app will enable access to rich digital content of libraries across the country and even foreign repositories to users even in the remotest of areas, which is unique not just in the Indian, but also in the global context. The world has never seen a digital repository like NDL, which is focused on education.” The app, which has been downloaded over 1,00,000 times, was launched about a month ago and is currently only available for Android users. The team behind the app says that there will soon be a version out for Apple products too. It can also be accessed through computers and laptops. Users can search for content using various parameters like subject matter, source, content type and more. Right now, the app is available in three languages – English, Hindi and Bengali. http://www.thebetterindia.com/94360/iit-kharagpur-national-digital-library/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Eugene Garfield Memorial isssue - Informatics Studies
by editor＠informaticsstudies.in 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Informatics Studies has just published its latest issue at http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics. We dedicate this issue of Informatics Studies to Eugene Garfield whose work revolutionized the field of Informatics. The issue contains an obituary by Ernesto Spinak, who closely watched Garfield’s work; an article by Jayapradeep M and Bino Jose ‘Eugene Garfield: The Ultimate Impact Factor’ discussing Garfield’s SCI and subsequent variants created ISI; and Transcript of an interview with Garfield conducted by Henry Small for Web of Stories which presents in his own words Garfield’s life and philosophy published first time in in text form. The issue will be an unique introduction one of the greatest masters of the universe of knowledge - a successful corporate manager of information industry who developed magical products that can ensure quality of scientific and scholarly research. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest. Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, Editors, Informatics Studies Phone 9387826738. editor(a)informaticsstudies.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Directory of ISSN Assigned Periodicals – 2015
by Viswanath G.S 05 Apr '17

05 Apr '17

Dear Sir/Madam, The National Science Library has brought out the “Directory of ISSN Assigned Periodicals – 2015”. The Directory contains details of 2463 Indian serials that were assigned during 2015. A few copies of the Directory are available for sale @ Rs. 2,500/- (Rupees Two Thousand and Five Hundred only) including postage. Interested libraries may contact us through email at *nsl(a)niscair.res.in <nsl(a)niscair.res.in> *or *issn.india(a)niscair.res.in <issn.india(a)niscair.res.in>* Thanks and regards, ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------- *Viswanath G.S* Technical Assistant, ISSN National Center, India National Science Library (NSL) NISCAIR, Satsang Vihar Marg New Delhi 110067 *Mob:* +919447713578, +919895418376 *Website:* www.viswanathgs.weebly.com *e-mail:* viswam.gs(a)gmail.com ------------------------------------------------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------- कृपया इस इ-मेल के प्रिंटिंग से पहले पर्यावरण पर विचार करें, जब तक अति आवश्यक ना हो इस ई-मेल का प्रिंट नाले, पेपर बचाए, वृक्ष बचाए| Please think twice before printing this email, don’t print this e-mail unless it's really necessary, save paper, save trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Week National Workshop on Research Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming during 15th - 20th May, 2017
by Roma 04 Apr '17

04 Apr '17

****Apologies for cross posting**** Dear Sir / Madam, It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, has announced *One Week National Workshop on Research Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming *during 15th - 20th May, 2017 to be held at INFLIBNET Centre. More Details are given below and in enclosed brochure. One Week National Workshop on * Research Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming* (15th - 20th May, 2017) Venue: INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar - 382 007. *Objectives of the Workshop* The significance of Data and its effective analysis is unavoidable to have a good piece of research and to make a fruitful decision. From students to scholars, individual researchers to research institutes throughout the world come across this data analysis part to carry out their research. Statistics and statistical analysis plays a crucial role in research and analyzing data. The aim of this workshop is to provide hands on training in understanding the concepts in data science and statistical analysis using R programming which is one of the most widely used open source package in the field of Data Science across the world. This workshop will help the participants in applying proper research methodology and improving their analysis by applying various statistical techniques using R programming. At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to : · Get familiar with R programming language; · Understand statistical analysis using R programming; · Explore how to analyze research data using R programming; · Explore how to represent data using basic graphs in R. · How to prepare presentation, document, web pages, blogs in R *Major Topics* The Scope of workshop is to cover theoretical discussion and practical exposure on the following aspects of statistical analysis using R: · Introduction to R, Rstudio; · Data types in R; · Importing and handling data in R; · Working with functions in R; · Exploratory Data Analysis using R (Data Visualization); · Descriptive Statistics (summary Measures) using R; · Hypothesis Testing – I (Parametric); · Hypothesis Testing – II (Non-Parametric); · Analysis of Variance (One way ANOVA, Two way ANOVA); · Simple and Multiple Linear Regression Analysis; · Logistic Regression; · Time Series Analysis; · Reproducible Research using R and Rstudio (knitr, rmarkdown, bookdown); and · Website and Blog Management using R and Rstudio. *Resource Persons* The resource persons are prominent statisticians / scientists / professors / researchers / scholars in the field of statistics and data science across the country. They have an extensive experience with the application of statistical analysis in a research evaluation. *Target Participants* Academicians, Faculties, Current and Prospective Research Scholars, PG Students and UG Students from all disciplines. A maximum of 25-30 candidates will be selected for the training programme on First-Come-First-Serve basis. *Duration: One Week (15th - 20th May, 2017)* One week workshop includes all hands on practical sessions, Case Studies, Discussion Forum, Group Presentation. *Venue* The Workshop will be conducted at Information and Library Network Centre, An IUC of University Grants Commission, Infocity, Gandhinagar-382007, Gujarat, India. *Workshop Fee* The registration fee is Rs. 5750/- (Rupees Five thousand seven hundred fifty only) per person without accommodation and Rs. 8500/- (Rupees Eight thousand five hundred only) per person with accommodation. It includes training kit, lunch and tea. TA/DA and accommodation charges will have to be borne by sponsoring organizations/participants. *Accommodation* The Centre will arrange accommodation during the period of training at INFLIBNET Guest House (A/C Room) on twin sharing basis. The participants must send prior intimation and charges for accommodation along with registration fees. The accommodation will be provided first come first basis. *Online Registration* The application for registration to the workshop should be submitted online at HRD - INFLIBNET Centre (*http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/ <http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/>*) and send online filled application to *Sh. Hitesh Solanki, Scientist-B (CS)* on or before*May 10, 2017* *Contact Person* Please feel free to contact *Sh. Hitesh Solanki, Mobile - 08000688854, hitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in <hitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in> *or undersigned for any queries regarding the workshop. *Brochure:* *http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/docs/rprogdoc.pdf <http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/docs/rprogdoc.pdf>* *Registration:* *http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php <http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/login.php>* We look forward for your participation in the training programmes. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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refresher courses in Library & Information science
by sharada ca 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Kindly inform refresher courses during this year 2017-18 -- Regards, Sharadamma C.A Librarian Govt First Grade College Kolar, Kolar Dist. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reference Query
by Pranit Landge 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Dear Colleagues, One of the eminent scientist of our research institute requires below mentioned books for their research work. Request you to please check the availability of the same and revert back ASAP. 1. Monograph of the Scarabaeidae and Aphodiidae of the palaearctic and oriental region: Coleoptera: Lamellicornia (*Monographie der Scarabaeidae und Aphodiidae der palaearktischen und orientalischen Region : Coleoptera: Lamellicornia*) by Balthasar, Vladimir 2. Catalogue of Palaearctic Coleoptera: Vol 3. Scarabaeoidea - Scirtoidea - Dascilloidea - Buprestoidea - Byrrhoidea: by A. Smetana, I. Lobl 3. Catalogue of Indian insects, part 18 Carabidae, by Andrewes, H. E.(1930), Regards, Pranit Landge. Library & Information Assistant Zoological Survey of India Western Regional Center, Vidyanagar, sector-29, Opp. D Y Patil Edu. Complex, Rawet Road, Akurdi, Pune- 411044 Contact No.- 9561827902 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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need help
by Chandra kanth 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Please publish Dear professional, If anybody have information about latest UGC criteria for making library advisory committee Please send me. its urgent. Thanking You Chandrakanth HGLibrarianAcharya School of DesignBengaluru

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Library and Information Science Videos
by Salman Haider 03 Apr '17

03 Apr '17

Library and Information Science Videos <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/04/library-and-information-s…> Library and Information Science Videos is an initiative of Librarianship Studies & Information Technology blog to showcase the finest LIS videos for librarians, catalogers, metadata, archives, and knowledge professionals. The videos are sourced from Librarianship Studies & Information Technology YouTube Channel. A featured video will be displayed in this blog post along with a brief summary. It will also be displayed at the bottom of the blog in a large view (recommended). It is important to note that the large view of the featured video is available only in the web version. So if you are viewing on a mobile phone or some mobile device then go to the bottom of the blog post area to locate and visit the option "View web version" to find the featured video. Contents ------------------------------ - Background - Featured Video - Videos in Librarianship Studies & Information Technology YouTube Channel BACKGROUND I always wanted to see beautiful libraries of the world like the Library of Congress of Washington D.C., the British Library of London, and the Bodleian Library of Oxford. I also wanted to view Library and Information Science tutorial videos by top-ranked library and i-schools. There are some topics which cannot be demonstrated effectively through text (as in article form), where video format is preferred. For example, if the subject is like Use of Robots In Libraries, then it would be more interesting to see a video showing robots in action in libraries. Likewise, a biography of a library and information science luminary like Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, Dr. Carla Hayden, Lois Mai Chan, or Charles Ammi Cutter should better be viewed in a video. So an idea came to my mind to create a YouTube Channel on Library and Information Science with top quality videos on the pattern of Khan Academy <http://khan%20academy/>. FEATURED VIDEO Dr. Carla Hayden: President Obama's Nominee For The Librarian Of Congress - [Watch this video on the large screen at the bottom of Librarianship Studies & Information Technology blog - Recommended] - This video is created by Obama White House Archives to introduce Dr. Carla Hayden as President Obama's Nominee For The Librarian Of Congress. See Dr. Carla Hayden in action as she speaks about her career and experience as a librarian, and tour the Library of Congress and Enoch Pratt Free Library with this incredible video. … … … … *Read full article on Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/>: https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/04/library-and-information-s… <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2017/04/library-and-information-s…>* Salman Haider Librarian (Cataloging) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] How to justify the librarian post for the institution
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 01 Apr '17

01 Apr '17

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "Prof. N. Laxman Rao." <naglaxman(a)yahoo.com> Date: Fri, March 31, 2017 10:17 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear friends We all know the status and image of librarians in this country. The image and reputation comes with the work and service we provide to users. It also gets enhanced when we publicise, mix with people, lobby and show our skills in making library a unique place in the academic institution. Unfortunately , and in spite of having skills most of us could not build the image which resulted in deterioration of the image. One of thr former DPL in Andhra Pradesh was commenting that the librarians simply give books and take back. do we need such high degree and salary for them. He further commented that his attender can do better job than librarians? It was a disgusting statement. sometime we were worried that the library management goes to ICT people. Due to several reasons and ineffective impression we created, more than 60% of univ librarians posts are vacant in the country. Most of the academic administrators feel there is no need of librarian with such high scale. we may feel bad to accept truth and blame on any one whether senior or junior, but such situations are truthful of the profession. who has to be blamed, ?LIS Educationnon maintenance of quality and lack of good teaching?Almost distribution of degrees by few univs as they want money?Lack updating the technologyLack of practical experienceTreating this profession on par with a BA holder?Lack of commitment and work Consciousness among professionals?No Capacity to work as the knowledge is minimal?Lack of Environment support? MANY MORE???? THERE IS A NEED FOR INTROSPECTION AND RECTIFY OUR LAPSES? i KNOW THE Vijayawada institution selection process , and internally what happend ( I am Â not expert). Candidates who attended the interview could not do interview well. The comment was the present Dy Librarian ( whom they recruited by that time) is many times better than the librarian candidates? Just having qualification does not give the job and status. One has to learn continuously, do hard work accept the new changes, commitment is necessary, and we must be able to impress with service rather than mere presence. What an expert out of six members of the selection committee can do. It was shameful situation to expert as the candidates could not do anything for such higher position and high salary/ Â I KNOW MY FRANK SITUATION MAY CREATE FLUTTERS IN MANY MINDS. THERE ARE PLENTY NUMBER OF PROFESSIONALS, WHO MADE the profession Â a great profession. It has to emulated by one and all.Â We all quote late Ranganathan every where, who brought the recognition to the profession and the subject at international level. He made India as one of the top countries in LIS. many people claim Late Ranganathan as father of library science and quote stories of his association. But in reality most of them used his name Â and made positions and money too. Did any one work for revision of his theories after him? Now we are forced to shelve his concepts on attick. Â Should not we feel shame of this scene. Before we celebrate Librarian's Day, is it not necessary to do something to follow and accept his ideals, thoughts, commitment and work culture? I know few cases where the senior professionals played mischief but dont think every candidate applies is Â competent and let us not blame the senior experts. BEFORE BLAMING ME, PLEASE REVIEW, RETHINK, CHANGE AND STRIVE TO GET PAST GLORY WHICH NEVER COMES WITH DEGREES AND DISTINCTIONS? GOOD LUCK TO EVERY ONEGOD BLESS THIS PROFESSIONÂ Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, NAGUBANDI President, Telangana Library Association;Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata;UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11); Member,Â Library Advisory Committee, Dr BR Ambedkar University, Hyderabad; Program Advisory Committee for Kalanidhi ReferenceLibrary and Cultural Archives, IGNCA, NewDelhi;Â Member, Technical Advisory Panel,Â Indian Public library Movement, under the NASSCOM FOUNDATION; Funded by Bill Gates & Milinda Foundation;Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super annuated);formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8);formerly President, Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) and Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science On Friday, 31 March 2017, 19:59, Anil Singh <dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com> wrote: This is pertinent question raised by Mr. Jena and it is very serious issue for deliberation in LIS community. Since last few years, the pay scales and designations of library professionals are downgraded by authorities in various organisation arbitrarily. This not only the case of SPA, Vijaywada, but also happened in many organisations like Election Commission in India, IIT Mumbai, IIT Indore etc. Here we are blaming to the authorities, but why not for senior LIS professional who went in SPA Vijaywada for taking interview as an Expert. Why they made this interview NFS? They should have pressurised the Director, SPA for not abolishing this post. In govt. institutions creating a post is very cumbersome job and once the post is created these Experts never raised the voice against abolition. Besides this there are so many important issues in LIS Profession which I have highlighted in my latest article in entitled âIs all well in LIS Profession in India?â published in IASLIC Bulletin Vol. 61(4), December 2016. The link of this paper is given below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzaDCDNkA90eUEpfMFYwM2dkdkk/view?usp=shari… Please read this article and give your valuable comments and feedback. -- with regards, Anil Singh Library & Documentation Division, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110016 E-mail: dr.anilsingh5(a)gmail.com

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National Workshop on Metadata Standards: Retrospective Conversion, Preservation and Migration scheduled to be held @ INFLIBNET Centre during June 06-09, 2017
by Dr. Miteshkumar Pandya 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Dear Comrades, INFLIBNET Centre is going to orgnize three day National Workshop on Metadata Standards: Retrospective Conversion, Preservation and Migration during June 07-09, 2017. Following topics will be covered in the workshop: - Introduction to metadata and metadata standards; - Fundamentals of retrospective conversion (Theory); - Installation and configuration of ISISMARC, MarcEdit; - Retrospective conversion of books and journal articles using MarcEdit and ISISMARC; - Use of XL2MARCXML utility developed by INFLIBNET Centre; - Conversion of multi-lingual bibliographic data; - Verification/ Validation of MARC records; - Conversion of journal articles data into CCF/MARC21 format; - CCF to MARC21 conversion; - MARC21 to Excel; and - Copy cataloguing. For more information and registration please click on the below link: http://inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Metadata_Standards_Retrospective_ Conversion_2017.pdf http://inflibnet.ac.in/hrd/ --- Regards Dr. Miteshkumar Pandya Scientist - B (Library Science) Information and Library Network Centre P.B. No. 4, Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007 Gujarat Ph: 079-23268294 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentations - Computers in Libraries 2017
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Dear All Please have a look at the presentations of Computers in Libraries 2017 http://computersinlibraries.infotoday.com/2017/Presentations.aspx -- 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>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations!
by Syamili C 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

Congratulations! Dear Professional friends, I would like to heartily congratulate Dr. Nisha N. B., Assistant Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University, Mannuthi, Thrissur, Kerala for her successful completion of PhD. on the topic "Information Literacy Competency of Agricultural Scientists in Kerala" under the guidance of Dr. Rekha RV, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry. With regards Syamili C. PhD. Dept. of Library & Information Science Pondicherry University csyamili(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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How to justify the librarian post for the institution
by Anil Singh 31 Mar '17

31 Mar '17

This is pertinent question raised by Mr. Jena and it is very serious issue for deliberation in LIS community. Since last few years, the pay scales and designations of library professionals are downgraded by authorities in various organisation arbitrarily. This not only the case of SPA, Vijaywada, but also happened in many organisations like Election Commission in India, IIT Mumbai, IIT Indore etc. Here we are blaming to the authorities, but why not for senior LIS professional who went in SPA Vijaywada for taking interview as an Expert. Why they made this interview NFS? They should have pressurised the Director, SPA for not abolishing this post. In govt. institutions creating a post is very cumbersome job and once the post is created these Experts never raised the voice against abolition. Besides this there are so many important issues in LIS Profession which I have highlighted in my latest article in entitled “Is all well in LIS Profession in India?” published in IASLIC Bulletin Vol. 61(4), December 2016. The link of this paper is given below. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzaDCDNkA90eUEpfMFYwM2dkdkk/view?usp=shari… Please read this article and give your valuable comments and feedback. -- with regards, Anil Singh Library & Documentation Division, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110016 E-mail: dr.anilsingh5(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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National Conference on Role of Libraries in Making Digital India (SALIS 2017)
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: National Conference on Role of Libraries in Making Digital India (SALIS 2017) From: "AutoLib Software Systems" <hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com> Date: Thu, March 30, 2017 3:33 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- National Conference onÂ Role of Libraries in Making Digital India (SALIS 2017)7th & 8th July, 2017 Organized by Central Library, Thiagarajar College of Engineering(An Autonomous Institution)Madurai â 625 015 Tamil Nadu, India. and Society for the Advancement ofLibrary and Information Science (SALIS) Thiagarajar College of Engineering (TCE) Thiagarajar College of Engineering, a Government aidedautonomous institution, affiliated to Anna University,Chennai is one among the several educational andphilanthropic institutions founded by Philanthropist andIndustrialist Late Shri. Karumuttu Thiagarajan Chettiar.It was established in the year 1957 and grantedAutonomy in the year 1987 by UGC. TCE is funded byCentral & State Governments and Management. TCEoffers 8 UG and 11 PG programmes and Doctoralprogrammes in Engineering, Technology, Science andArchitecture. TCE is an approved QIP centre forpursuing Ph.D. programmes in Engineering. About Library, TCE TCE library supports the institute's programme of studyand research. TCE Institutional Archives offer access toa wide range of materials, both printed and electronic.The collection includes Books, Journals, Digitalresources, Back volumes, Book Bank etc. Society for the Advancement of Library andInformation Science (SALIS) SALIS is a registered national professional body,actively involved in the development of all spheres ofLibrary and Information Science by organizing variousprogrammes like conferences, seminars, workshops andtraining programmes on emerging topics throughout theyear in various parts of the country through its chapterslocated in many places. SALIS publishes national andinternational journals, proceedings and newsletters forexchange of information and knowledge among LISprofessionals. SALIS instituted many awards toencourage and motivate LIS professionals. One of theobjectives of SALIS is to train the LIS professionals inthe country to handle the latest IT tools and techniquesmore effectively and efficiently and also to understandand adopt the best practices in order to provide highquality library service to the users. About the Conference The Digital India movement is a flagship programme ofthe Government of India with a vision to transform Indiainto a digitally empowered society and knowledgeeconomy. The GOI is taking many initiatives to makedigital India such as e-governance, digital transactions invarious sectors such as banking, education, publicdistribution system, e-commerce, transport etc. DigitalIndia policy will transform our nation and createopportunities for all citizens by harnessing digitaltechnologies. The role of library is shifting fromdistribution of books to focusing on learning, readingand literacy. Libraries are the effective self-learningcentres for all in a society and play a major role toempower the citizens to create a knowledge society.Libraries are also taking many initiatives to contribute inmaking the Digital India. Libraries need to have nationalpolicy for public, academic and special libraries not onlyfor creating, storing, disseminating digital service butalso have a policy on digital transactions and digitalpreservation of library resources, traditional knowledgeand culture of our society. This two days conference willprovide a platform for LIS professionals, teachers,educators and policy makers to discuss the role oflibraries on-line with the Digital India movement. Conference Objectives - To discuss the role of libraries in making digitalIndia.- To Transform Library into a total digitalenvironment by introducing digital transactions andservices.- To re-engineer, re-invent and re-visit the existinglibrary systems and services to suit to the digitalenvironment.- To transform library from physical space to activelearning space.- To discuss the sweeping changes that taking place inthe digital library environment.- To introduce creative and innovative services for thedigital natives.- To offer digital library services to the users throughmobile and social media.- To evolve innovative and best practices for a total digital environment in libraries. Themes National Digital Policy for Libraries:Public LibrariesDigital Acquisition in LibrariesDigital Transactions in LibrariesDigital Content Creation and ManagementDigital LearningDigital Repository/ IR - StandardsM-Library / KM PracticesRole of Social Media in popularizing the digital libraryDigitization of resourcesDigital Library Projects in India **Check the website for more sub themes Submission of Papers Original and unpublished papers on the conferencethemes are invited for presentation in the conference.Papers will be accepted only after strict review byeditorial committee. Accepted papers will be publishedin the Conference Proceedings with ISBN. Selectedpapers may also be published in the SALIS journals. Author Guidelines The full paper in word file (with an abstract notexceeding 200 words and at least 3 keywords) should besubmitted as an e-mail attachment totcesalis17(a)gmail.com. Paper should not exceed 6 pages(line space: 1.5, font size: 12, font: TMN, reference:APA). For more details, please visit the conferencewebsite. Papers will not be accepted without registration fee Target Participants Librarians, Information professionals, LIS Teachers,Students and Research scholarsÂ Accommodation / TransportParticipants can arrange their own accommodation andtransport. Details of nearby hotels and commutation willbe provided in the conference website. The room rentvaries from Rs.500 to 3000 per day. Registration Fee LIS Professionals Rs.1000Research Scholars (Regular) &LIS Students (Regular) Rs.500(Kit in folder)Participants (without paper) Rs.500(Kit without conference bag and proceedings) Registration fee should be paid through Demand Draftdrawn in favour of 'The Principal, ThiagarajarCollege of Engineeringâ payable at âMaduraiâ andaddressed to the âOrganizing Secretaryâ. Registration fees once paid will not be refunded. Last Dates Submission of full-paper 31.05.2017Communication of Acceptance 10.06.2017Registration 20.06.2017 Conference Websiteshttps://tcesalis2017.wordpress.comwww.tce.edu & www.salis.in Awards and Mementos Cash Awards will be given to the best papers forProfessionals, Students and Women separately.Mementos will be given to all the paper presenters. Temples & Places to Visit Meenakshi Amman Temple, Thirupparamkunram,Koodal Azhagar Temple, Vandiyur Mariamman Temple,Pazhamudhir Solai, Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace, GandhiMuseum, Vaigai Dam etc. Address for Correspondence Dr.L.RadhaOrganizing Secretary, SALIS 2017& LibrarianThiagarajar College of EngineeringMadurai â 625 015, Tamil Nadu.Mobile : 97891 01604E-Mail : tcesalis17(a)gmail.com Organizing Committee Chief PatronShri.Karumuttu T.KannanChairman & Correspondent, TCEPatronDr.V.Abhai KumarPrincipal, TCECo-PatronDr.N.JawaharDean (R&D), TCEConvenersDr.T.Vel RajanAssociate Dean, Library, TCEDr.M.K.Kavitha DeviCLC Library, TCEOrganizing SecretaryDr.L.RadhaLibrarian, TCE SALIS Core Committee Dr.A.Hariharan, Founder President, SALISDr.J.Dominic, Karunya University, CoimbatoreDr.M.Mandhirasalam, CIT, CoimbatoreDr.S.Surianarayanan, Advisor, SALISDr.S.Muralidhar, CVRDE, DRDO, ChennaiDr.S.Swaminathan, SRMV College of Ed., CoimbatoreDr.K.Elavazhagan, IIM, TrichyMr.T.Stephen, Vellalar College for Women, ErodeMr.K.Karunai Raghavan, NEC, KovilpattiDr.A.M.Venkatachalam, KSRCT, TiruchengodeMr.T.Senthilkumar, Gurunak College, ChennaiDr.Jesudas Manalan, Bishop Heber College, TrichyMr.P.Meenakshisundaram, CPL, ChennaiDr.P.Panneerselvam, BSAR. University, ChennaiDr.V.Sakthi Regha, MSSW, ChennaiDr.T.Magudeeswaran, CN College, ErodeDr.A.Sokkalingam, SRMV Polytechnic, CoimbatoreDr.R.Sevukan, Pondicherry University, PuducherryDr.R.Balasubramani, Bharathidasan Univ., TrichyMr.J.Arumugam, PSG College of Tech., CoimbatoreMs.D.Mercy Lydia, Vellalar College for Women, ErodeDr.K.Murugan, Anna University College, TuticorinMr.O.Seshaiah, PBR VITS, Kavali, APDr.T.R.Sridevi, RV College of Engineering, BangaloreDr.P.M.Paradkar, GS College of Commerce, NagpurDr.Sanjay Kataria, Bennett University, NoidaDr.Lata Suresh, IICA, Gurgaon, HaryanaDr.Ch.Narayana Reddy, SVGS College, NelloreDr.N.Prabhakar, VR College, Nellore SALIS Working Committee Dr.A.Chitra Dhavaputhalvi, CGAC, TirupurDr.S.Dhanavandhan, Gandhigram University, DindigulMrs.K.Indumathi, Anna Adarsh College, ChennaiDr.S.Jayshankar, Alagappa University, KaraikudiDr.B.Jeyaprakash, Bharathidasan University, TrichyMr.A.Joseph Anburaj, KCGCT, ChennaiMrs.K.S.Kalyani, PUCAS, PappiretipattiDr.V.Krishnamurthy, KCT, CoimbatoreDr.M.Leeladharan , Pondicherry University, PuducherryMrs.M.Mahalakshmi, Stella Maris College, ChennaiDr.K.Mahalakshmi, Avinashilingam Univ., CoimbatoreMrs.S.Maidhili, Meenakshi College, ChennaiMr.F.Manase Prabu, KSRCAS, TiruchengodeMr.S.Manikandan, ACL, ChennaiMrs.G.Meenambika, PAS College, ChennaiDr.N.Murugesan, ACET, TirupurMr.V.Radhakrishnan, SBI Global, ChennaiDr.T.Raja, St. Xavierâs College of Education, PalayamkottaiMr.V.Rajendran, Bharathiar University, CoimbatoreDr.G.Saravanan, French Institute, PondicherryDr.S.Saravanan, VVCE, TirunelveliDr.A.Senthamil Selvi, Saranathan Engg. College, TrichyDr.R.Senthilkumar, KASC, CoimbatoreDr.A.P.Shanmugam, TUCAS, VillupuramDr.K.S.Sivakumaren, Anna University, MIT, ChennaiMrs.Sophia Johnson, MCE, ChennaiMrs.B.Srilakshmi, Sir Thiagaraja College, ChennaiDr.M.Surulinathi, Bharathidasan University, TrichyDr.Ch.Veeranjaneyulu, GIST, NelloreDr.K.Vinitha, St.Maryâs College, Tuticorin National Advisory Committee Dr.S.Ally Sornam, Bishop Heber College, TrichyDr.Anup Kumar Das, JNU, New DelhiDr.K.Chinnasamy, MK University, MaduraiDr.V.Chandrakumar, University of Madras, ChennaiMr.S.Elango, SRMV MCPE, CoimbatoreDr.G.Krishnamoorthy, Anna University, ChennaiDr.C.Murugan, Periyar University, SalemDr.M.Nagarajan, Annamalai University, ChidambaramDr.P.Padma, MK University, MaduraiDr.K.Padmini, Sri Venkateswara University, TirupathiMr.S.Radhakrishnan, NPOL, CochinMr.A.Sankaran, The Hindu, ChennaiDr.R.Sarangapani, Bharathiar University, CoimbatoreMr.S.S.Sivakumaar, DCL, KarurDr.S.Srinivasa Ragavan, Bharathidasan Univ., TrichyDr.B.Suresh, MK University, MaduraiDr.M.Tamizhchelvan, Gandhigram University, DindigulDr.S.Thanuskodi, Alagappa University, KaraikudiDr.A.Thirumagal, MS University, TirunelveliDr.A.Thirunavukkarasu, Algappa Universiy, KaraikudiDr.P.Vinayagamoorthy, Thiruvalluvar University, Vellore Local Organizing Committee Dr.S.Sridhar, TSM, MaduraiMr.K.Ramasamy, MVM Govt. Arts College, DindigulMrs.C.Hema, The Madura College, MaduraiDr.G.Amudha, VHNSN College, VirudhunagarDr.M.Prabhakaran, Vivekananda College, MaduraiDr.S.Gopalakrishnan, VCET, MaduraiDr.N.Vasanthakumar, American College, MaduraiMrs.C.Sujatha, Fatima College, MaduraiMr.M.Ganesan, MSEC, SivakasiMrs.S.Manohari, KCET, VirudhunagarDr.R.Loganayagi, MDNC, MaduraiMs.B.Vijayalakshmi, SPC, TirunelveliMr.S.Sudhahar, TCE, MaduraiMr.P.Sathishkumar, TCE, MaduraiMrs.S.Deepa, TCE, MaduraiMrs.Sakthi Renugadevi, TCE, MaduraiMrs.K.Chithambaravalli, TCE, Madurai

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Re: [LIS-Forum] How to justify the librarian post for the institution
by Dr. Saurabh Shukla 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Dear this is not new a few cases has also been reported 1. National medical library, delhi, downgraded from 10,000 to 87,000 2. Election Commission, delhi, downgraded from 76 to 6600 with no reasons given and nobody to question ???? its a very serious issue Dr.Saurabh Shukla, Assistant Director, Competition Commission of India, 3rd Floor, Hindustan Times Building, KG Marg, Cannought Place, New Delhi-110001 India Skype- sshukla74 (9868388967) -------------------------------------------- On Wed, 29/3/17, vinod mishra <mishravk79(a)gmail.com> wrote: Subject: Re: [LIS-Forum] How to justify the librarian post for the institution To: "Rajendra Jena" <rkjena2002(a)rediffmail.com> Cc: "lis-forum" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Date: Wednesday, 29 March, 2017, 10:10 Hello to all, This is an excellent question and i believe some leaders will come forward to answer properly. However i am not in a position to justify because as per present scenario if a library work can be done by the professionals having GP/AGP 4200/4600/4800/5400/6000/8000 than why to waste 10000 AGP on another fellow this may be the view of policy makers ! I also expect some good answers with proper justifications because IIT Bombay has already created 7600 GP post (Chief library officer) in lieu of 10000 AGP as per my knowledge and many institutes may face the same in near future. What our immediate parents have done same we are getting in return this may be one case i think ! 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/ *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi* On Tue, Mar 28, 2017 at 5:40 PM, Rajendra Jena <rkjena2002(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear Sir/Madam, > Can anyone share any document in support of librarian post. One of our > sister concern SPA Vijaywada advertised for the post of librarian (PB-4 > with AGP 10000/-) and also conducted interview for the said post but > finally made this NFS. Now our authority proposing to abolish the post. The > student strength is around 600 now and in future it may reach around 1200. > SPAs are institution of national importance under MHRD. > Please advice me how to justify not to abolish the post. > regards, > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > >

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Presentation on “Digitalization Trends in Enterprises”on 6th Apr 2017 at 6.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the presentation on “Digitalization Trends in Enterprises”on 6th Apr 2017 at 6.00 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2017/mm-170406-digitalization.pdf To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/forms/IzgBXPj0LlrReMLz1 With regards HR Mohan Vice Chair, IEEE Madras Section INVITE ===================================. IEEE Madras Section IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Communications Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Robotics and Automation Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter and Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you to a presentation on “Digitalization Trends in Enterprises” by Mr. Pon Manivannan Principal Technology Leader L&T Technology Services, Chennai on Thursday, 6th Apr 2017 at 6.00 p.m. at Seminar Hall, Alumni Center Anna University, Chennai - 600 025 (Situated opposite to Ladies Hostel, Anna University Campus) Programme ========= 6.00 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.30 p.m. : Presentation 7.45 p.m. : Dinner About the presentation: =================== At Macroeconomic level, the economic, demographic, lifecycle & social trends are challenges in sustaining the overall global GDP growth. This puts a lot of pressure on the companies to compete globally, given technology advancement, cost of the technology access going down, increasingly shifting behaviour of the consumers using more of social media, mobile, analytics, cloud and security (SMACS). Innovative small technology players are entering and disrupting large players in the traditional business. Increasing maturity of ICT with IoT and other advanced technologies needs to be leveraged to be sustainable global player in an innovative and competitive environment. Digitalization is not an option but a way to improve the overall business performance. Consumers are sharing information implicitly and explicitly through various channels of communications which companies have to listen and respond to with agility and velocity. Digital company’s market cap is better than analogue companies. Business model innovation is being continuously getting disrupted by start-ups and big companies have to work with all stake holders towards realizing the goal. Skill development, acquisition and retention are major challenges to be addressed by companies if they have to adopt digitalization significantly. About the Speaker: =============== Mr. Pon Manivannan, Principal Technology Leader, L&T Technology Services, Chennai has over thirty years’ experience in the IT/ITES/product engineering sector. He has significant global product development experience in aerospace, automotive, consumer electronic, telecom, multimedia and networking domain. Currently, he heads the Technology Solution and Innovation Center at L&T Technology Services to build innovation culture and develop strategy, roadmap, build solution in new technology areas in collaboration with institutions, research labs, drive knowledge management system, reuse framework, community of practice, technical learning, IP/Patent desk etc., Additionally, he heads the CSR function. In the previous role, he was the head of the Automotive & Aerospace business at L&T Technology Services. He has served in various organizations like Infotech Enterprises Limited (Now Cyient), TRIANZ Consulting P Ltd as Director (Embedded Practice) and in HCL Technologies and CSIR (Govt of India). He has published several research papers in the national and international journals/conferences. He is one of the most sought after speaker at various institutions and forums on different technology topics. Mr. Pon Manivannan is an alumnus of Anna University; he has done the Post Graduate Management Program at IIM Calcutta and also has a MBA from Madras University. More about him at http://in.linkedin.com/in/gbponmanivannan To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/forms/IzgBXPj0LlrReMLz1 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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How to justify the librarian post for the institution
by Rajendra Jena 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Dear Sir/Madam, Can anyone share any document in support of librarian post. One of our sister concern SPA Vijaywada advertised for the post of librarian (PB-4 with AGP 10000/-) and also conducted interview for the said post but finally made this NFS. Now our authority proposing to abolish the post. The student strength is around 600 now and in future it may reach around 1200. SPAs are institution of national importance under MHRD. Please advice me how to justify not to abolish the post. regards, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An initiative to retain the post of librarian in SPAs and put a full stop to the narrow mind set up started recently
by Rajendra Jena 30 Mar '17

30 Mar '17

Dear Professionals,   Can anyone share any document which will help me to retain the post of librarian in SPAs. There are total three SPAs with a tag of institute of national importance under MHRD. SPA Delhi is the oldest one and SPA Bhopal & Vijaywada were established in 2008. SPA Vijaywada advertised for the post of librarian (PB-4 with AGP 10000/-)  for the first around 2013 and also conducted interview for the said post but finally made this NFS.   Now our authority proposing to abolish the post. The student strength is around 600 now and in future it may reach around 1200. Please extend your help to justify the requirement of librarian for the institute library and may able to retain this in SPAs.   Please do not think this differently. I am working as AL now at SPA Bhopal and far away from the post of librarian. I am fighting for the shake of library profession.This is not only an initiative to retain the post of librarian in SPAs but a step towards putting a full stop to the narrow mind set up started recently in IITs and spreading very soon to other institutions which do not have librarian/deputy librarian.Hope whole library profession should come forward to stop this irrespective of our personal benefit. Whatever we have due to the father of library science and we should at least retain the dignity of the profession.     regards, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for the post of Information Scientist in Aryabhatta Research Institute of Observational Sciences (ARIES)
by Subhodip Bid 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

*Name of the post:* Information Scientist *Number of Vacancy:* 1(UR) *Educational Qualification:* Candidates Should have Master of Library & Information Science from a recognized University with 55% marks with consistently good academic records. *Experience:* In the field of Library & Information Science, preferably in a Library in a scientific/research organization, for 2 years with grade pay of Rs. 4800/- or 3 years with grade pay of Rs. 4600/-. *Pay Scale:* *INR* (PB-3) Rs.15,600-39,100 + Grade Pay Rs. 5,400/- *Age Limit:* Not exceeding 35 years. For more details: http://www.aries.res.in/recruitments/NewVaccancy_2017.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph D Title regarding
by Manjula Topannavar 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear All, I hereby would like to bring to the notice of all members of LIS FORUM that I would like to perform the research on *"Status of Mandal Panchayati Libraries in Bangalore Rural District of Karnataka : A Study"* This also includes gram panchayati libraries of Bangalore rural district. So I request suggestions from all the members. Please inform me if anybody performing research on the same topic. Your suggestions are precious to me. Thanking you Yours faithfully *MANJULA T* *Research Scholar,* *Bangalore University* *Bangalore* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Submit your abstract and paper online now-MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on 15-16 September 2017
by Jitender Sharma 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear Madam/Sir This is to update you that you can now register your details online and submit your abstracts/full papers/Certificate of Originality at MANLIBNET 2017 Website i.e. www.jaipuria.ac.in/manlibnet2017/ using Register Now button. You need to create an account there and with those credentials you may submit the material. Please keep your user-id and password safe for re-login as you will be submitting the documents in phases. Conference brochure can be downloaded from above website and same is appended below also. MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on INNOVATION IN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND RESOURCES - CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARIES GLOBALLY SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2017 Organized Jointly By JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA and MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK *ABOUT JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA* (http://www.jaipuria.ac.in/campuses/jaipuria-noida/) Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida was established in 2004. This state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the corporate hub of the NCR region provides students with wide exposure to number of industries. It is led by Dr. Rajiv R Thakur with a strong team of full time faculty comprising of qualified and experienced professors as well as industry managers turned academicians. Modernity, aesthetics and simplicity characterize the four acre green Wi-Fi campus. Beautiful lawns, a large green central court and an open-air Amphitheatre contribute immensely to providing a stimulating learning environment in the campus. The air conditioned academic complex consists of well-equipped Theatre style and classic lecture halls, auditoriums, resources rich library, computer labs and the faculty offices. The institute offers three AICTE approved two year full time PGDM, PGDM (Services Management), PGDM (Marketing) and Management Development Programs for the corporate sector. The institute works on developing graduates with entrepreneurial orientation and service mindedness. The institute draws upon a mix of pedagogy focusing on learning through both in-class discussions, cases and simulations as well as beyond the classroom learning through live projects, field project studies, regular industry interface and participation in various National /International seminars. *JAIPURIA, NOIDA LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC)* *(*http://jaipuria.ac.in/noida/librarynew/ ) Library at Jaipuria Noida is one among the best library systems in the NCR region with active relations with all other major business schools’ libraries. It is much enriched, both in traditional and online resources. It has a collection of over 25000 volumes with over 14080 different titles. It subscribes to about 147 National and International printed periodicals. The library also has a vast collection of fictions, biographies and spiritual books. It subscribes 19 online and offline databases including e-books database. It has a sizeable collection of CDs/DVDs and videos related to management education. It has developed a Digital Library using Greenstone Digital Library Software. Jaipuria, Noida library is total green library illuminated with natural light. It is truly user’ friendly and provides various information services to its users on daily basis. It has membership of MANLIBNET, DELNET and British Council also. OPAC terminals have been installed in library for self-learning of students. *ABOUT MANLIBNET* (http://manlibnet.in) MANLIBNET was established in 1998 at the first convention jointly organized by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Ahmedabad Management Association. The association was established with the primary objective of providing a platform to improve the common understanding among management and business libraries and to promote effective collaboration and resource sharing. *CONFERENCES:* In order to facilitate experience sharing and professionals' network, MANLIBNET organizes annual conferences in collaboration with academic institutions situated in different locations. The leading institutions that have collaborated with MANLIBNET to organize the conferences are IIM, Ahmedabad; IIM, Lucknow; IIM, Kozhikode; XLRI, Jamshedpur; IMT, Ghaziabad; NIFM, Faridabad; Nirma University, Ahmedabad; ICSSR, Mumbai and Delhi; SSIM, Secunderabad; KIIT University, Bhubaneswar; IIHMR, Jaipur; University of Delhi, Delhi; IIM, Indore and EDII, Ahmedabad and TAPMI, Manipal. *LDPs:* In addition to an annual conference, MANLIBNET conducts national level Librarian Development Programs (LDPs) for LIS professionals and knowledge managers in collaboration with various colleges and institutions. *PUBLICATIONS:* Besides publishing of conference proceedings, MANLIBNET publishes a quarterly journal called 'Journal of Library Management' since 2012, which is approved by Registrar of Newspapers and Magazines, New Delhi. *BACKGROUND* Automation and digitalization of libraries has a topic of past decade and both of these are considered as a must for any library today. What is currently trending and emphasized upon is innovative practices adopted by libraries globally those attract and bind the users to the library. Some libraries talk about more and more technology adoption; RFID technology, mobile-apps for providing user services; reaching to the patrons at their doorstep, opening library kiosks i.e. to bring library services to the users. Others talk about innovative library facilities aspect that include being knowledge partner rather than a resources provider only; continually training and guiding the users in using library resources. Facilities also include developing facilities for differently abled sections of the users. Another aspect of innovative practices in libraries includes innovation in resources development and procurement. This aspect encompasses again technology aspect as well as order on demand or pay per view procurement and so on. Innovation in staff management and overall management of library and its operations are some other important dimensions. New technology and methods are adopted by various libraries for efficient and timely delivery of their services to users. Publishers are also using innovative technologies in producing and providing contents to the libraries. Rather than just books or journals, they are developing interactive and comprehensive learning modules where one can learn at his/her pace; can judge the performance or understanding levels and so on. Innovation in libraries also include introducing new services that directly appeal to users and as per their changing requirements. Innovation is not static and new innovative practices keep evolving as per change in users’ needs, technology and resources. Innovation is a continued journey. Keeping the above aspects in mind, Management Libraries Network in association with Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida is organizing an International Conference on “Innovation in Library Technology, Services and Resources - Current Trends in Libraries Globally” on 15-16 September, 2017 at Jaipuria, Noida campus. This conference will provide a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, practitioners, researchers, students and users to understand and also explain any innovation practice used by them in terms of Technology, Services and Resources at their respective workplaces. *THEME AND SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE* Papers are invited related to but not limited to conference theme and subthemes from LIS educators, faculty, practitioners, researchers, students and library users. The below given list is an indicative and authors are free to contribute papers on any topic of their choice falling within broad umbrella of innovation in libraries. *CORE THEME:* *INNOVATION IN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND RESOURCES - CURRENT* *TRENDS IN LIBRARIES GLOBALLY * The core theme of the conference seeks to understand the current trends in innovative practices used in any library in any part of the world so as to find answers to the innovation required at an individual library as per its own requirement. *SUB-THEMES* *INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY* Emerging Technology used in Libraries Interactive and Integrated Learning Tools Mobile Applications Use of E-Wallets for Library Transactions, etc. New Trends in Digitalization Technology used in New Services Development Role of Technology in Outreach Activities Growing Penetration of RFID Technology Cloud Computing Big Data Use for Libraries Web Accessibility, Services and Applications Virtual Libraries Growing Role of Social Media *INNOVATION IN SERVICES* Developing Services according to Changing Needs of Users Innovation in New Services Launch for Direct Appeal among Users Innovation in Developing Libraries Facilities Innovation in Outreach Services Innovation in Infrastructure Development for Virtual/E-library Innovation in Providing Remote Access to Resources *INNOVATION IN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT* Books to E-books E-books to Interactive Books Innovation in Institutional Repositories, etc. Dealing with IPR Issues in Resources Distribution *INNOVATION IN LIBRARIES MANAGEMENT FACILITIES* Green Libraries Innovation in Building Design Evolving New Partnerships and Networking Innovation for Differently Abled People Needs *INNOVATION IN FINANCIAL PLANNING* New Ways of Budgeting New Ways of Acquisition Marketing Library Services for Better Finances Consortia Approaches in Procurement Dealing with Service Tax Compliances *INNOVATION IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT* Understanding New Skills and Competencies Requirements Library Staff Training Collective Voice for Appropriate Status and Compensation *AUTHOR GUIDELINES* All the authors are required to adhere to the following conference guidelines. For complete author guidelines, please refer to the conference website: http://jaipuria.ac.in/manlibnet2017/guidelines or on http://manlibnet.in a) An abstract of about 500 words must be sent before or by Abstract Submission Last Date. b) Only after approval of abstract, full paper should be sent by the author(s). c) The length of paper: about 5000 words; single spacing; Times New Roman - 12 font size. d) The paper should highlight the current trends/issues. e) The paper should be submitted in word format only. f) The first page should contain title, author(s) name(s), contact details of all authors, an abstract of 500 words and keywords. g) The second page should have the title of the article followed by the text. h) Pictures/tables/charts/diagrams should be in B/W. i) APA style of writing should be followed throughout the text and in references. j) Full papers can be mailed to jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in and to manlibnet2017(a)jaipuria.ac.in. k) Correspondence will be made only with the principal author. l) Paper presenters will receive certificates at the conference after paper presentation by at least one of the authors of the paper and registration by all authors, if certificate for all authors are required. m) Accepted full paper should be submitted along with registration fee to consider the paper for including in conference proceedings. Note: All the papers submitted for conference will go through blind review process both by the editors and reviewers. Based on the recommendations from reviewers, the authors will be appropriately communicated about the paper. *IMPORTANT DATES* Last Date for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2017 Last Date for Abstract Acceptance Communication: June 21, 2017 Date for Full Paper Submission: July 31, 2017 Date for Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper: August 7, 2017 Last Date for Registration: August 30, 2017 Conference Dates: September 15-16, 2017 *REGISTRATION DETAILS* *Types of Delegates* *Residential* *Non-Residential* *From India (In Rs.)* *International (In US$)* *From India (In Rs.)* *International (In US$)* MANLIBNET members 4000 200 2500 125 Non-MANLIBNET members 5000 250 3000 150 Students/Retd, Professionals 3500 175 1500 75 Accompanying persons (No kit etc) 2500 125 1000 50 Ch/DD favouring: *Management Libraries Network* For wire/NEFT transfer: bank details are given below *BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK* *Bank Account Details of Management Libraries Network* Beneficiary’s Name MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK Bank Name Bank of Baroda Savings Bank Account No. S.B. A/c No. 06230100003820 Branch Name & Address Surya Kiran Bldg, 19 K. G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 MICR No. 110012021 RTGS Code BARB0CURZON NEFT Code BARB0CURZON IFSC Code BARB0CURZON SWIFT Code BARBINBBOND *Note:* Accommodation, where applicable, means twin sharing accommodation in hostels/guest houses/budget hotels for 14th and 15th September, 2017 nights only and needs to be vacated latest by 16th September before 12 o’clock. Participants however may extend their stay with separate payment. Baggage may be deposited in institute’s library on 16th September, 2017. Participants are expected to arrange and cover their own travel up to the venue. However, the organizers will take care of to and fro arrangements of participants from guest house/hotels booked by the organizers during the days of the event. *HOW TO REACH THE INSTITUTE * Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida lies very close to National Highway NH-24, at A32A, Sector – 62, Institutional Area, Noida – 201309 in Delhi-NCR region immediately after crossing the Delhi-UP border from Delhi Side. It is well connected through air, railway and bus routes. Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi Airport, New Delhi and nearest Railway Station is Anand Vihar, New Delhi. From Airports/ Railway Stations or Bus Terminals, cab services like UBER/OLA can be hired and using google maps one can easily reach to the campus. Metro Blue Line Services can also be used either to Noida City Centre or Vaishali, the last stations of Metro Blue Line for Noida and Vaishali and auto can be hired to reach the campus. Autos generally charges between Rs. 80/100 from these stations to reach the campus. *MANLIBNET BEST PAPER AWARD* MANLIBNET- Best Paper Award (Certificate + cash prize of Rs. 10,000 sponsored by Bharat Book Bureau) will be awarded to the best paper written and presented in the conference. The winner will receive the award during the valedictory program. *MANLIBNET BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD* MANLIBNET Best Librarian 2017 will be awarded to the winner chosen by MANLIBNET Award Committee. This EBSCO Publishing sponsored award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a certificate. The details about the selection of best librarian will be communicated separately by MANLIBNET. More details can be obtained from www.manlibnet.in. The executive Committee reserves the right to finalize the candidate from the applications received or to nominate someone other than those who have applied for the same. *MANLIBNET INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT* MANLIBNET travel grant of maximum up to Rs. 65,000/- instituted by Bharat Book Bureau is given to eligible members for presenting their papers at International conference. Please follow the link www.manlibnet.in for more details. *PATRON* SHRI SHARAD JAIPURIA Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management SHRI SHREEVATS JAIPURIA Vice-Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management DR. RAJIV R. THAKUR Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *CONFERENCE COMMITTEE* Dr. RAJESH SHARMA Associate Professor (Chairperson - Library Committee) Dr. SHALINI SRIVASTAVA Professor (Assistant Dean – Research, Member – Library Committee) Dr. PRATIBHA WASAN Associate Professor (Area Chair – Finance, Member – Library Committee) Dr. V. K. TOMAR CAO, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE* Dr. AKHTAR PARVEZ General Secretary, University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Dr. ANTONY JOSE Chairperson – Library, MDI, Gurgaon Dr. BINO JOSE Chief Librarian, XLRI, Jamshedpur Mr. B. P. PRAKASH Global Head (IRC), TCS, Pune Dr. BUDDHI PRAKASH CHAUHAN Library Director, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Dr. H. ANIL KUMAR Librarian IIM, Ahmedabad Ms. JYOTI A BHATT Vice President, MANLIBNET, MS University of Baroda, Vadodara Dr. K MANJUNATHA Chief Librarian, T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal Dr. LATA SURESH Head- Knowledge Resource Centre, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar Dr. M. G. SREEKUMAR Librarian, IIM, Kozhikode Dr. NABI HASAN University Librarian, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Prof. N. LAXMAN RAO, NAGUBANDI President, Telangana Library Association, Hyderabad Dr. P. R. GOSWAMI Director, IGNCA, New Delhi Mr. RAM PRATAP KO Coordinator, McKinsey Knowledge Centre, Gurgaon Dr. RAMESH C GAUR University Librarian, JNU, New Delhi Dr. R.K. SHARMA Librarian, United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, New Delhi Dr. ROSHANLAL RAINA Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur Ms. RUMMA SHARMA Dy Director, AIMA, New Delhi Dr. R. VENKATA KESAVAN Associate GM & Head, Times Archives & Knowledge Centre, Times Group, Mumbai Dr. S. MAJUMDAR Chief Librarian, India International Centre, New Delhi Dr. S. VENKADESAN Director- LRC & IT, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Dr. TARIQ ASHRAF Librarian, South Campus Library, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. TRB SARMA Chief Librarian, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida Dr. T. S. KUMBAR Librarian, IIT, Gandhinagar ALL MANLIBNET E.C. MEMBERS *LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE* *Organizing Secretary* Mr. JITENDER SHARMA Senior Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *Members* Dr. SURESH KR. CHAUHAN Librarian, Jaypee University, Solan, H.P. Dr. RISHI TIWARI Chief Librarian, BIMTECH, Greater Noida Dr. RAJESH KUMAR Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad Dr. AKHTAR HUSSAIN Librarian, IMT, Ghaziabad Mr. VIKRAM KUMAR SHARMA University Librarian, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad Dr. RAJESH KUMAR BHARDWAJ Librarian, FORE School of Management, New Delhi Ms. KAVITA CHADDHA Library In-charge IIML-NC Mr. D. K. TRIPATHI Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow Mr. RAJ KISHOR KAMPA Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Mr. VIPUL BANSAL Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore Mr. RAM CHANDRA IIM Lucknow Noida Campus, Noida LRC, JAIPURIA NOIDA STAFF *MANLIBNET EXECUTIVE COUNCIL* Vice President Ms. JYOTI A BHATT MS University of Baroda, Vadodara General Secretary Dr. AKHTAR PARVEZ University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Treasurer Mr. JITENDER SHARMA Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida Secretary Dr. AKHTAR HUSSAIN Librarian, IMT, Ghaziabad Secretary Dr. RAJESH KUMAR Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad *Members* Ms. CHANDRAKALA PAI Librarian, Prin. KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai Dr. CHANDRAKANTA SWAIN Librarian, IIM, Raipur Mr. DHARAM VIR Former Chief Librarian, Hindustan Times Dr. GANAPATHI BATTHINI Librarian, EDII, Ahmedabad Mr. GIRIDHAR M. KUNKUR Librarian and Unit Chief Publications & Media Relations, BITS, Pilani Dr. K. ELAVAZHAGAN Librarian, IIM, Trichy Dr. K. P. SINGH Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. MEETA RATHOD National Coordinator, MANLIBNET-LDP & Librarian, BRCM College of Business Administration, Surat, Gujarat Mr. PIYUSH PANT Dy. Manager, HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd., Bhatinda Dr. T. S. KUMBAR Librarian, IIT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Dr. TARIQ ASHRAF Librarian, South Campus Library, University of Delhi, Delhi *For queries, brochure and registration form, sending papers or registration, please contact:* *Mr. Jitender Sharma, Organizing Secretary – MANLIBNET 2017* Senior Librarian & Co-Editor - JIJMR Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida A-32A, Sector 62, Opp. IBM, Noida P: +91 120 4638300-01 | Ext: 322 M: 98996 95953 | F: +91 120 2403378 E-mail: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in; manlibnet2017(a)jaipuria.ac.in; jitendersharmaji(a)gmail.com; manlibnet.office(a)gmail.com -- Jitender Sharma Organizing Secretary - MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference Senior Librarian and Co-Editor - Jaipuria International Journal of Management Research Jaipuria Institute of Management Noida A-32A, Sector - 62, Opp. IBM Noida -201309, India Tel: 0120-4638300-01 Extn. 322 Mob:09899695953 E-mail: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in jitendersharmaji(a)gmail.com, jitendersharmaji(a)yahoo.com Treasurer - MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK Associate Editor - Journal of Library Management -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Enrollment open: AuthorAID online course starting on 18 April 2017
by Shamprasad Pujar 28 Mar '17

28 Mar '17

Dear All, This may be of interest to some of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ============================ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Andy Nobes <anobes(a)inasp.info> Date: Mon, Mar 27, 2017 at 9:30 PM Subject: [authoraiddiscussion] Enrolment open: AuthorAID online course starting on 18 April 2017 To: AuthorAID Discussion <authoraiddiscussion(a)dgroups.org> Hi everyone, We are very pleased to announce our upcoming online course in 'grant proposal writing and research writing'. This is an open online course and it is free of cost. Who the course is for: Early career researchers in developing countries. Main topics covered in the course: Literature review, publication ethics, making a research plan, writing a grant proposal, targeting the right journals, writing and publishing a research paper. Course duration: 8 weeks Course dates: 18th April to 12th June 2017 For full details on how to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1173/ Best wishes Andy Nobes AuthorAID at INASP -- 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 harpreet kaur 26 Mar '17

26 Mar '17

Dear Sir/Madam Kindly arrange the full text of below-mentioned article: Disaster Management in Digital Libraries: Issues and Strategies in Developing Countries | | | Authors: | Goodluck Ifijeh | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | | Jerome Idiegbeyan-ose | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | | Chidi Segun-Adeniran | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | | Julie Ilogho | Covenant University, Ota, Nigeria | | Published in: | | · Journal | | International Journal of Risk and Contingency Management archive | | Volume 5 Issue 1, January 2016 Pages 1-14 IGI Publishing Hershey, PA, USA table of contents doi>10.4018/IJRCM.2016010101 | | Thanking you in anticipation. Harpreet Kaur Library Assistant USOL, Panjab University, Chandigarh E-mail: harpreet_cancer(a)yahoo.co.in harpreetkaur(a)pu.ac.in Mobile:+91-9417483027

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PubMed - Institutional Repository LinkOut: A New Full Text Access Feature
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

Dear All PubMed users can now see the icon that links to the full text deposited at an institutional repository (IR) using LinkOut <https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/projects/linkout/>. The LinkOut service allows you to link to full text, library holdings, and other relevant external resources from PubMed and other NCBI databases. Source : https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/techbull/ma17/ma17_linkout_institutional_repos… -- 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>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scientists outwit predatory publishers by tricking them into appointing a fake editor
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 24 Mar '17

24 Mar '17

K indly see URL at the end ==================== Scientists outwit predatory publishers by tricking them into appointing a fake editor Kate Aubusson Has there ever been a more impressive academic than Dr Anna O. Szust? The prolific polymath has been appointed editor at almost 50 academic journals covering a mind-boggling array of scientific fields. The problem is, Dr Szust does not exist. She is the honey pot in an ingenious sting devised to swindle the swindlers of the academic world: predatory journals. These dodgy outfits – whose scientific rigour is more akin to magic eight ball than legitimate academic publications – prey on researchers desperate for kudos in an environment where they must publish or perish. Using their limited wiles (vague flattery, phishing tools, spam software and terrible grammar) predatory publishers court academics with polite invitations to join advisory boards, editorial teams, conference line-ups. They appear to aggressively and indiscriminately recruit academics to their editorial boards to give the boards an air of legitimacy, often sending offers to researchers working in fields with no link to the journal's purported subject matter. A public health researcher may be invited to join the board of journals covering neuroscience, metallurgy, or civil engineering. A group of researchers, so fed up with the daily bombardment of emails from "parasitic publishers", created a fake scientist, Anna O. Szust, (oszust translates to "a fraud" in Polish). The colleagues from the University of Wroclaw, Poland, gave Dr Szust fake degrees, book chapters from fake publishing houses, research interests, a faculty webpage and accounts with Academia.edu, Google+ and Twitter and set her loose. They emailed Dr Szust's CV and cover letter to 360 journals, 120 of which they suspected were predatory "blacklisted" journals. While all the reputable titles ignored or rejected her application, one in three of the blacklist publishers (48 in total) appointed Dr Szust as an editor, often within days, even hours, of the application being sent. At least 12 appointed Dr Szust on condition of, or strongly encouraging, some form of payment or profit. Several publications "revealed themselves to be even more mercenary than we had expected", the researchers wrote in a paper published in Nature on Thursday. They impressed upon the non-existent Dr Szust the importance of collecting articles from researchers who would pay to be published, and offered her a cut of the profits. It could have been a tidy earner for Dr Szust, as one journal responded with "It's our pleasure to add your name as our editor in chief for this journal with no responsibilities", her creators said. They are not the first to plant fictional characters on editorial boards, but their operation was the first systematic comparison of suspected predatory journals, open access titles and quality publications. There has been increasing concern about the rise of predatory publishing as an organised industry as purveyors routinely collect fees – often exorbitant amounts – from researchers in exchange for accepting their papers. Beall's blacklist – compiled by University of Colorado librarian Jeffrey Beall – detailed almost 10,000 potential predatory publishers before his online archive was removed in January for unknown reasons. An estimated half a million papers had been published in the suspect journals by 2015. In 2013, journalist John Bohannon reported his fictitious, and overtly flawed, research paper was accepted for publication by 157 of 304 open access journals on the proviso that he paid for the honour. "The open access movement, although noble in its intent, has been an unwitting host to these parasitic publishers," the researchers wrote. They said their goal was not to deceive, but to warn academics who might become prey, especially early-career researchers, in a climate where pressure to publish is often tied to funding and career advancement. As for Dr Szust, it was difficult to predict to trajectory of her publishing career. She is still listed as a member of the editorial board of 11 journal websites (and one she never applied to), even after her Pygmalions wrote to the publications revealing her non-existence. She is also listed as a member of the advisory board of the Journals Open Access Indexing Agency, the mission of which is to "increase the visibility and ease of use of open access scientific and scholarly journals", the researchers said. http://www.smh.com.au/national/health/scientists-outwit-predatory-publisher… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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