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62 ILA Conference - 2017 - Call for papers Second announcement
by Prahalad G Tadasad 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Dear Professionals *62 ILA Conference - 2017 - Call for papers Second announcement* The Department of Library and Information Science, Karnataka State Women's University, Vijayapura (Formerly Bijapur) will be hosting the 62nd Indian Library Association Conference 2017,from 9th to 11th February 2017. On behalf of the host university and as organizing secretary of the conference I invite all the professionals to actively participate in the conference and submit papers on the theme "*Gearing up for the future: Library initiatives for digital India".* *For further information see the link below* http://www.ilaindia.net/images/pdf/aanouncement-conf.2017.pdf For any queries you can contact: Prof P G Tadasad Organizing secretary Mobile: 09448180973 -- Prof. P. G. Tadasad Professor and Chairman Department of Library and Information Science, Special Officer to Vice Chancellor and Director Gandhi Studies Center Karnataka State Women's University, Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 586108 Tel: 08352 229012 (O); 08352 240021 (O); 08352 272 436 (R); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(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 “Emerging Trends in Library and Information Science (ETLIS2017)
by hariharan_ah＠yahoo.com 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Dear Sir / Madam, Greetings from VHNSN College(Autonomous) and SALIS. One day National Conference on “Emerging Trends in Library and Information Science (ETLIS2017)” organized by V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College(Autonomous), Virudhuagarjointly with Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) Date: 27.01.2017 Venue: V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College(Autonomous), Virudhuagar Sub-themes Emerging Trends in Library and Information Science - new research areas – subjects • Technology Innovation, initiatives and implementation in Libraries HW / SW / tools / design / building architecture / green initiative • Collection Building and open Access resources • Case studies in implementation of Open source Library Software and Digital Library software in Libraries • Technology Enabled Library Services Submission of Papers Original and unpublished papers on the conference themes are invited for presentation at the conference. The full paper in word file should be sent to the e-mail attachment to etlisconference2017(a)gmail.com. Papers will be accepted only after strict review by editorial committee. The Editorial Board reserves the right of addition, deletion, alteration and rejection of the articles without any prior intimation to the author(s). A declaration by the author(s) should be given separately stating that the paper has not been presented / published elsewhere. Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with ISBN. Selected papers may be published in the SALIS journals. Author Guidelines Research paper should not exceed 6 pages with an abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least 3 keywords (line space: 1.5, font size: 12, font: Times New Roman, reference: APA). Papers will not be accepted without registration fee. Papers accepted for presentation will be intimated to the first author by e-mail. Co-authors need to pay the registration fee separately. Last date for submission of paper: 31.12.2016 Last Date for Registration : 25.01.2017 Registration Fee: Rs.300/- For Students and full time Research Scholars: Rs.200/- Conference Proceedings: Rs.200/-(In addition to the registration fee) DD should be drawn in the name of 'The Principal, VHNSN College, Virudhunagar' and to be send to the undersigned Dr.G.Amudha Librarian & Organizing Secretary V.H.N.Senthikumara Nadar College (An Autonomous Institution Affiliated to Madurai Kamaraj University) Virudhunagar - 626 001 Tamil Nadu, India www.vhnsnc.edu.in Mobile: +91 99651 38149 Email: etlisconference2017(a)gmail.com

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Tax Obligations of Libraries on the Subscriptions/Purchase of e-Journals & e-Books
by Sathyanarayana NV 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

E-Content (e-books & e-Journals) delivered online by Indian companies and received online by Indian libraries has been under the levy of service tax for several years now. This service is covered under the nomenclature “Online Information and Database Access or Retrieval (OIDAR)”. However, the OIDAR service provided by foreign companies was kept outside the levy of service tax until now. Organizations administered by Government, Local Authority, or Government Authority and individuals were exempted from service tax on import of any services including OIDAR from foreign entities. This exemption is removed now. Amendments issued recently by the Service Tax Department through a set of four notifications 46/2016-ST, 47/2016-ST, 48/2016-ST and 49/2016-ST dated 9th November 2016 has resulted in the withdrawal of exemption. Effective 1st December 2016 all purchases/subscriptions for e-books/e-journals/databases by persons and organizations in India, whether offered by an Indian entity or a foreign entity, and irrespective of the place it is offered from, will attract service tax at the current rate of 15%. This will no-doubt increase the burden of already strained budget of our libraries. But, it will bring the OIDAR services offered by Indian companies and foreign companies on parity for taxation. Purely from the Government’s taxation benefit perspective, foreign companies too will have to pay tax to Indian Government when they do business with Indian organizations. Content and language of the amendments issued through a set of notifications mentioned above and other related amendments to various provisions of Service tax rules are quite complex for non-tax professionals like us to understand and interpret easily. For this reason, we have requested our tax consultants to prepare a note on these amendments in a simple language which will be posted on our Company website soon. The e-content purchase by libraries whether from local providers/vendors or foreign providers/vendors will now attract two types of taxes: 1. Service tax at 15% 2. TDS at 10% (The library is expected to deduct this amount and pay the income tax authorities which can be re-claimed by the suppliers of e-books/e-journals from their respective Governments while filing tax returns. We at Informatics have been quite vocal about the need for strict compliance of the laws of the land by both suppliers and receivers of the goods & services as applicable from time to time. We will be happy to assist libraries in the process of understanding the procedural requirements involved with the compliance of tax laws as applicable to e-content purchased by libraries. *|*N. V. Sathyanarayana*|*Informatics India Ltd.*|*Bangalore 560004*|*INDIA *|* *|**www.informaticsglobal.com <http://www.informaticsglobal.com/>**|* -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Days National Workshop on Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming during 19th-21st December, 2016 to be held at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
by Nipul G. Shihora 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Three Days National Workshop on * Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming* (19th - 21st December, 2016) Venue: INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar - 382 007. *Aims and Objectives of the Workshop* Statistics and statistical analysis plays a crucial role in research and analyzing data. The aim of this workshop is to provide basic training in understanding the concepts in data science and statistical analysis using R programming. The R programming language is one of the most widely used programming language among the data scientists and researchers. Being an open-source software it is freely available and allows integration with other applications. At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to : v Get familiar with R programming language v Understand statistical analysis using R programming v Explore how to analyze research data using R programming v Explore how to represent data using basic graphs in R *Major Topics* v Introduction to R, Tinn-R, Rstudio, Rcommander v Data types in R v Importing and handling data in R v Working with functions in R v Statistical Analysis using R (Summary measures, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, ANOVA, Chi-square test) v Data visualization using R v Introduction to Reproducible Research using R and Rstudio (knitr and rmarkdown) *Resource Persons* The lecturers are prominent researchers, scientists/professors in the field of statistics and data science.They have an extensive experience with the application of statistical analysis in a research evaluation. *Target Participants* LIS professionals, academicians, faculty, current and prospective research scholars, students from all disciplines. A maximum of 25-30 candidates will be selected for the training programme on First-Come-First-Serve basis. *Duration: Three Days (19th - 21st December, 2016)* Three days workshop includes theory & extensive practical sessions. *Workshop 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. 3000/- (Rupees Three thousand only) + 15% Service Tax per person without accommodation and Rs. 5000/- (Rupees Five thousand only) ) + 15% Service Tax per person with accommodation. It includes training kit, lunch and tea (on three training days only). 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 on chargeable basis 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 serve basis. Time: December 19, 2016 to December 21, 2016 Location: nformation and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/> Street: *Infocity* City/Town: *Gandhinagar, Gujarat* Website or Map: https://www.google.co.in/maps… <https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/Information+and+Library+Network+Centre/…> Phone: *079 2326 8249; 079 2326 8322* Event Type: National Workshop Organized By: Hitesh Solanki & Divyakant Vaghela More Details : http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Data%20and%20Statistical%20Analysis%… Registration Form: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Registration%20Form_Data%20and%20Sta… -- [image: bestregards.gif] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Three Days National Workshop on Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming during 19th-21st December, 2016 to be held at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar
by Roma 18 Nov '16

18 Nov '16

Three Days National Workshop on * Data and Statistical Analysis using R Programming* (19th - 21st December, 2016) Venue: INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar - 382 007. *Aims and Objectives of the Workshop* Statistics and statistical analysis plays a crucial role in research and analyzing data. The aim of this workshop is to provide basic training in understanding the concepts in data science and statistical analysis using R programming. The R programming language is one of the most widely used programming language among the data scientists and researchers. Being an open-source software it is freely available and allows integration with other applications. At the end of the workshop, participants should be able to : v Get familiar with R programming language v Understand statistical analysis using R programming v Explore how to analyze research data using R programming v Explore how to represent data using basic graphs in R *Major Topics* v Introduction to R, Tinn-R, Rstudio, Rcommander v Data types in R v Importing and handling data in R v Working with functions in R v Statistical Analysis using R (Summary measures, hypothesis testing, correlation and regression, ANOVA, Chi-square test) v Data visualization using R v Introduction to Reproducible Research using R and Rstudio (knitr and rmarkdown) *Resource Persons* The lecturers are prominent researchers, scientists/professors in the field of statistics and data science.They have an extensive experience with the application of statistical analysis in a research evaluation. *Target Participants* LIS professionals, academicians, faculty, current and prospective research scholars, students from all disciplines. A maximum of 25-30 candidates will be selected for the training programme on First-Come-First-Serve basis. *Duration: Three Days (19th - 21st December, 2016)* Three days workshop includes theory & extensive practical sessions. *Workshop 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. 3,450/- (Rupees Three thousand Four Hundred Fifity only) per person without accommodation and Rs.5,750/- (Rupees Five thousand Seven Hundred Fifty only) with accommodation (* The amount is inclusive of Service Tax at the Rate of 15% ). It includes training kit, lunch and tea (on three training days only). 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 on chargeable basis 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 serve basis. *Please visit following link for more information:* *Brochure:* *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Data%20and%20Statistical%20Analysis%20using%20R%20Programming.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Data%20and%20Statistical%20Analysis%…>* *Registration form:* *http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Registration%20Form_Data%20and%20Statistical%20Analysis.pdf <http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Registration%20Form_Data%20and%20Sta…>* *For participation and more information please do contact* *hitesh(a)inflibnet.ac.in <vaishali(a)inflibnet.ac.in>; **divyakant(a)inflibnet.ac.in <divyakant(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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XXXII IATLIS National Conference, Lucknow: Call for Papers and Participation
by Jagtar Singh 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

*XXXII IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE* *on the theme* *“LIS Research: Issues and Challenges*” *19-20 December 2016* Jointly Organized by *Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)* *and* THE DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (School for Information Science & Technology) *Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow* (A Central University) At the SES Conference Hall, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University) Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025 (U.P.) India *ABOUT THE IATLIS* Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) is a professional association of more than 600 teachers and professionals in Library and Information Science in India. Since its inception in 1969, IATLIS has been active in taking up several issues of LIS Education in India especially relating to the development of curriculum, teaching methods, infrastructure, teacher training, etc. It actively works for the promotion of the professional interests of LIS teachers. As part of its activities, it conducts national seminars, workshops, and training programmes. It publishes conference proceedings and also an electronic journal “IATLIS Journal of Library Education and Research”. For more details about the association, kindly access www.iatlis.org *ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY * The Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow is one of the premier central universities in India. The jurisdiction of this residential University is over the entire state of Uttar Pradesh. This University is located at the Rai-Bareli road about 10 Kms south of Charbagh Railway Station, Lucknow. The main objective of the University is to promote advancement of knowledge by providing instruction and research facilities in key areas of science, technology and other allied disciplines. At present, there are 10 functioning schools namely: School for Information Science and Technology, Bioscience and Biotechnology, Legal Studies, Ambedkar Studies, Environmental Sciences, Home Science, Physical Science, Management Studies etc. comprising of 22 Departments i.e., Department of Library & Information Science, Computer Science, Information Technology, Mass Communication and Journalism, Applied Animal Science, Applied Plant Science, Biotechnology, Law, Human Rights, History, Economics, Sociology, Political Science, Environmental Science, Home Science, etc. All courses offered by the university are Post Graduate, innovative, and non traditional. *ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT* The Department of Library and Information Science is functioning in the university since 1997 with the aim to provide up-to-date LIS education to students through effective teaching programmes and practical training. The department is working with the vision to educate individuals for career as librarians, documentalists, information professionals, archivists, information scientists and knowledge managers. The students are educated and trained in the emerging information and communication technology developments as required by the existing and emerging market requirements. Presently the department is offering two-year integrated Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc), and Ph. D. programme in Library and Information Science. Keeping in view the market demands and employment opportunities for the students, the courses are being designed and restructured at regular intervals. The department has so far produced more than 300 library and information professionals. *ABOUT THE CONFERENCE * The theme of the IATLIS National Conference 2016 is: *LIS Research: Issues and Challenges.* *SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE* Sub-themes include, but are not limited to: - Library and Information Science Research – Lingering and Contemporary Issues - Qualitative and Quantitative Methods of Research - LIS Research Literature - Partnerships and Collaborations in LIS research - Trends in leading edge of LIS Research - Data Forgery, Plagiarism and Research Ethics - Impact of LIS Research/Agenda for LIS Research - Media and Information Literacy *CALL FOR PAPERS* The organizing committee invites articles and scholarly papers on the theme of the conference. Papers will be reviewed to check quality and relevance to the main topic of the conference. The papers should include abstract, introduction, objectives, methodology, findings and references. Full Paper (not more than 2000 words) carrying an abstract, keywords, title, name(s), affiliation(s), email address(es), and references should be submitted latest by 10 December 2016 to the General Secretary, IATLIS, C/o, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab), preferably by email at iatlis2016(a)yahoo.com *Paper Submission Guidelines * Authors are required to follow the guidelines given below: · Name of the author(s), postal address, email address, phone numbers should clearly be mentioned on a separate sheet along with the paper. · Paper should be typed in English on A-4 size paper using single space with one inch margin on each side. The text should be typed in 12pt size using Times New Roman Font, and single-spaced. · Text should be justified on both ends and start with a title followed by Author(s), abstract, keywords, main text, references and appendices. · For references, kindly follow APA Style. · At least one of the authors must pre-register for the conference. *REGISTRATION DETAILS* *Indian Delegates:* Sponsored Rs. 3,000/- Non-Sponsored Rs. 2,000/- Retired Professionals Rs. 1,500/- Accompanying Person Rs. 1,500/- Students Rs. 750/- *Foreign Delegates:* SAARC Countries $ 100 Other Countries $ 200 The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post-publication), and working lunch, and session tea for the conference days. The registration fee does not include breakfast, dinner and accommodation. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume that would be sent to the registered delegates later on, as per the decision of the General Body. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute requests for accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plans in advance to avoid last minute inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with the duly filled in Registration Form latest by 10 December 2016. All the participants are requested to send their registration form duly filled along with the requisite fee applicable latest by 10 December 2016 to : Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, IATLIS, and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046152, 53. IMPORTANT DATES: Full papers submission deadline : 10 December 2016 Full papers notification of acceptance : 14 December 2016 Last date of Registration : 10 December 2016 Conference Dates : 19 -20 December 2016 *ACCOMODATION DETAILS* Accommodation, if required, will be provided at additional cost. A limited accommodation is available in the guest houses of the university. Lodging can also be arranged in hotels on payment basis if requested. For further details contact: Dr. K. L Mahawar, Organizing Secretary and Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. Email: mahawar_67(a)yahoo.co.in, Mobile: 094543-60635. http://www.bbau.ac.in and Dr. M.P.Singh, Co-Organizing Secretary and Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. Email: mpsinghdlis(a)gmail.com Mobile: 094159-51864. *Registration Form* *XXXII IATLIS National Conference* *19-20 December 2016* *Venue: SES Conference Hall,* Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, (A Central University) Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow226025, U.P., India Name: (Prof./Dr./Mr./Mrs./Ms):………………………………………………………….. Name of accompanying person/s (if any):………………………………………………. Designation: …………………………………………... Institution: ……………………………………………………………………………….. Mailing Address:...................................................................................................... ...................................................………………………………………………………… E-mail: …………………………………………………………………………………….. Phone: (O) …………………………….., (M) …………………………. Payment Details: Bank: ……………………………. Draft No. …………………………… Dated: ………................................ Amount: ……………………………… Whether accommodation is required: Yes / No. If Yes, number of persons and their names:……………………………………….. Arrival and Departure Details (Train / Flight No., Date, Time): ……………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………… Date ……………………………… Signature……………………………………. Please send the duly filled form and registration fee in favour of “IATLIS” payable at Patiala to: *Dr. Jagtar Singh*, President, IATLIS, and Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala, 147002 (Punjab). Phone: 0175-3046152, 53. Email: iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com For other queries, please contact: *Dr. K. L Mahawar, *Organizing Secretary and Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. mahawar_67(a)yahoo.co.in, M-9454360635. *http://www.bbau.ac.in <http://www.bbau.ac.in/>* and *Dr. M.P.Singh*, Co-Organizing Secretary and Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University (A Central University), Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India. Email: mpsinghdlis(a)gmail.com Mobile: 094159-51864 *Note: This form can be photocopied for the use of other Participants* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ETBL 2016 @ ISB & IIMA
by Veeramani R 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

*ETBL @ 2016* 2nd Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship Indian School of Business & IIM Ahmedabad jointly organizes a 4 day 2nd Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship (ETBL-2016)* to be held at Mohali Campus during December 04 - 07, 2016. *IMPORTANT DATES* Last Date for Registration November 25, 2016 Submission for Outline of the Slides for Presentation November 05, 2016 Intimation for Acceptance for Slides for Presentation November 10, 2016 Submission of the Slides for Final Presentation November 25, 2016 *Note: Presentation must be in MS-PPT or PDF format ONLY* For paper submission guidelines, please refer the our brochure. http://www.iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/public/brochure_2016.pdf The complete paper should be sent electronically to conferencesecretariat(a)iima.ac.in ** Please check our conference website: http://www.iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/ <http://www.iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/> for more details.* -- With Warm Regards, Veeramani.R, M.A, MLISc, DCA... Associate, Learning Resource Centre, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad-500032 M: +91 9789689204 & +91 9989409945 e-Mail-veeramanir89(a)gmail.com Linkedin Profile <http://lnkd.in/aFSRYb> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Voluntarily assistance for implementation of Koha, DSpace etc
by vinod mishra 17 Nov '16

17 Nov '16

Dear All I am Planning to visit New Delhi to participate and present paper in ICDL 2016 from 12-18 December, 2016. Please let me know if anybody need my assistance for implementation of Koha, DSpace etc. I will be happy to share my knowledge and use the time positively for some contribution !!! Thanking You -- 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/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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CBEC Notification
by Satish Munnolli 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Dear Professionals, An extract from the Notification of Central Board of Excise and Customs available at http://www.cbec.gov.in/index ( http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources//htdocs-servicetax/st-notifications/st-not… <http://www.cbec.gov.in/resources/htdocs-servicetax/st-notifications/st-noti…> ) is attached for your information. Surely, it will add on considerably to the library expenditures in the coming years. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE) NOTIFICATION No. 48/2016-Service Tax, New Delhi, the 9th November, 2016 G.S.R..... (E). - In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1), read with sub-section (2) of section 94 of the Finance Act, 1994 (32 of 1994), the Central Government hereby makes the following rules further to amend the Service Tax Rules, 1994,namely:- 1. (1) These rules may be called the Service Tax (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2016. (2) They shall come into force on the 1st day of December, 2016. 2. In the Service Tax Rules, 1994,- (i) in rule 2, in sub-rule (1),- (a) after clause (ccb), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- „(ccba) “non-assesse online recipient” means Government, a local authority, a governmental authority or an individual receiving online information and database access or retrieval services in relation to any purpose other than commerce, industry or any other business or profession, located in taxable territory; Explanation.- For the purposes of this clause, “governmental authority” means an authority or a board or any other body : (i) set up by an Act of Parliament or a State legislature; or (ii) established by Government, with 90% or more participation by way of equity or control, to carry out any function entrusted to a municipality under article 243Wof the Constituion;‟; (b) after clause (ccc), the following clause shall be inserted, namely:- ‘(ccd) “online information and database access or retrieval services” means services whose delivery is mediated by information technology over the internet or an electronic network and the nature of which renders their supply essentially automated and involving minimal human intervention, and impossible to ensure in the absence of information technology and includes electronic services such as,- (i) advertising on the internet; (ii) providing cloud services; (iii) provision of e-books, movie, music, software and other intangibles via telecommunication networks or internet; (iv) providing data or information, retrievable or otherwise, to any person, in electronic form through a computer network; (v) online supplies of digital content (movies, television shows, music, etc.); (vi) digital data storage; and (vii) online gaming … ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Satish S. Munnolli, PhD Librarian, Scientific Officer 'F' Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC) Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Sector 22 Kharghar Navi Mumbai 410210 Tel: +91 22 2740 5026 ; Fax: +91 22 2740 5085 Email: smunnolli(a)actrec.gov.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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12th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016): Infographics and its relevance for LIS Professionals
by Shivaram Gowda 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Dear Members, NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) a professional trust comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff, trainees, and alumni, cordially invites you to the 12th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016). This year’s seminar topic is, Infographics for LIS professionals. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 12th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016): Infographics and its relevance for LIS Professionals Date: December 10, 2016 (Second Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: An infographic is a visual representation of information used to convey complex data or knowledge quickly. Infographics usually contain illustrations, some short written explanations, and data visualizations such as charts or graphs. Creating infographics helps a library market its services: infographics are not only eye-catching but also require librarians to think strategically about what information and detail to communicate. Infographics are a way for libraries to change the perspective and show everyone they are an up-to-date. Libraries use infographics mainly for Advocacy & Marketing, Usage Statistics, Collection Development, Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual), Creating visibility to librarian etc Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features, tools related to infographics and its applications in the various aspects of LIS domain. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of Infographics and its potentialities. Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience in using infographics for various types of reporting will serve as resource persons Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in generating different type reports, Research scholars who are in need of research data representation in their theses Registration Fee: Rs. 300 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 600 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 250. Fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Seminar Topics: Overview of Infographics High Tea Web based Infographic tools Application of Infographics in Libraries Infographics for Corporate and Market research reports Lunch Infographics for LIS Researchers Local Infographic tools Coffee / Tea Career Advice Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. NOTE: Interested participants/researchers can send their data/research data in advance, Resource persons will try to use same data for case studies and generate related Infographics. For NEFT/IMPS transfers Name: NCSI Net Foundation Acc. No.: 0683101029636 IFSC: CNRB0000683 For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://www.ncsinet.org Please contact Dr. Francis Jayakanth for further details franc(a)library.iisc.ernet.in With warm regards -- Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Govt. of India (Autonomous) HAL Airport Road Kodihalli, Bangalore-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg: Project Associate (Library) and Project Assistant (Library) @ IIT Bhilai - Raipur
by Siva Shankar Kimidi 16 Nov '16

16 Nov '16

Dear Sir kindly post this: Advertisement for the posts of *Project Associate* & *Project Assistant* @ IIT Bhilai (Library) Raipur Vacancies: Project Associate (Library) - 01 Professional Assistant (Library) - (01) Location: IIT Bhilai Library LINK - https://goo.gl/hTUu0L -- Regards Siva Shankar K -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to participate in National Workshop on Library Automation (Koha), Application of RFID and Reference Management Tool (Zotero) during December 05-09, 2016 at NIT Rourkela, Odisha.
by Bhojaraju Gunjal 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

*Greetings from NIT Rourkela!* *Dear Colleagues,* It gives us immense pleasure to inform you that Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL) of National Institute of Technology Rourkela is organizing the “*National Workshop on Library Automation (Koha), Application of RFID and Reference Management Tool (Zotero)”* to be held in NIT Rourkela, Odisha from *December 05**-09, 2016*. This workshop comprises five full days of technical sessions, demonstrations and hands-on practice on automating the libraries using* Koha*, RFID machines and *Zotero* – a reference management tool in detail. It also aims to provide basic knowledge and skills to participants in customizing Koha OPAC for creating, designing, conceptualizing and managing as library website. We invite you and your colleagues to participate in this workshop. *Target audience: *Workshop is intended for Library and Information Science Professionals, researchers and LIS students. Registration is limited to 30 participants on first come first serve basis. For more details about the workshop refer: http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/events/elpes5 We look forward to meet you in the workshop. With Best regards, Yours sincerely, *Dr.Bhojaraju Gunjal,* Convener, ELPES-5, Head & Deputy Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha–769008. Phone:+91-661-2462101 <callto:+91-661-2462101> E-mail: gunjalb(a)nitrkl.ac.in | library(a)nitrkl.ac.in *Connect with BPCL: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/bpcl.nitrkl> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/BPCL_NITR>** | Google+ <https://plus.google.com/u/0/+CentralLibraryNITR/>** | Blog <http://library-nitrkl.blogspot.in/>** | ORCID <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-0059-6847> * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OJS Installation
by Biju Varghese 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Hi Professionals, Greetings...need help for OJS installation We are planning to shift our college journals into online mode using OJS software. We tried to install the latest version and the previous versions of the software. Installation was success without any problem. But after installation it won't booting for the next level customization. We don't know how to recover this... If you have the installation tips or any other installation procedure, please share. Please share the commands to follow for successful installation Regards -- Biju V V Librarian Sacred Heart College (Autonomous) Thevara, Cochin 13 Ph: +919446143971 bijuvvlis(a)gmail.com bijuvv(a)shcollege.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IISER Pune - Call for Papers and Posters - National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE 2017)
by Umeshareddy Kacherki 15 Nov '16

15 Nov '16

Dear Professional Friends, Greetings from IISER Pune Library! It gives me immense pleasure to inform you that as part of celebrations of ten years of IISER Pune, Library is organizing a two day *National Conference on Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE-2017)* during February 16-17, 2017 at IISER Pune campus. The primary objective of the conference is to understand how libraries are translating ideas into innovative services of excellence to create value for users and to the continuing success of libraries. It will provide an opportunity to library and information science professionals to share their experiences, ideas, research and knowledge for mutual benefit. *Target Audience* - Library and Information Science Professionals - Knowledge Management Professionals - Students of Library and Information Science - Publishers and Content Providers *Structure of the Conference:* Day 1: Registration, Inaugural Session, Keynote Address, Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, 3 Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds per slide) and Poster Presentations. Day 2: Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, Two Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds Per Slide), Poster Presentations, Workshop Session on Innovative Practices followed by Valedictory Session. Please find conference brochure on the below given link: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017/BROCHURE-FINAL.pdf For paper and poster submission guidelines and other details, please visit conference website: http://www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017/ We request you to kindly contribute papers and posters, and actively participate in the conference to share your experiences, ideas and knowledge and make the conference a big success. Best Regards Umesh ----- Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki Deputy Librarian and Organizing Secretary - LIFE 2017 Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Pashan, Pune - 411008. India. Phone: +91 20 25908004 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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2nd Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship
by Ilammaran Anbumani 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

*ETBL – 2016* *2nd Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship * Indian School of Business & IIM Ahmedabad jointly organizes a 4 day *2nd Global Conference on Emerging Trends in Business Librarianship (ETBL-2016)* to be held at Mohali Campus during December 04 - 07, 2016. *IMPORTANT DATES* Last Date for Registration - November 25, 2016 Submission of Outline of the Slides for Presentation - November 05, 2016 Intimation for Acceptance for Slides for Presentation - November 10, 2016 Submission of the Slides for Final Presentation - November 25, 2016 *Note: Presentation must be in MS-PPT or PDF format ONLY* For paper submission guidelines, please refer the our brochure. http://www.iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/public/brochure_2016.pdf The complete paper should be sent electronically to conferencesecretariat(a)iima.ac.in ** Please check our conference website: http://www.iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/ <http://www.iima.ac.in/library/etbl2016/> for more details.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Day Workshop on Vedic Self-Management on 14th Dec 2016 at Chennai
by Mohan Hr 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Dear all, Pl. find the call for participation in the One Day Workshop on "Vedic Self-Management: An Interactive Program based on Ancient Indian Wisdom" on Wednesday, 14th Dec 2016 at Chennai. For the brochure pl. visit http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2016/ws-vsm/ws-vsm-brochure.pdf For the registration form pl. visit http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2016/ws-vsm/ws-vsm-regn-form.pdf OR https://goo.gl/Q0W5E8 Registration Fee (including Service Tax): Rs. 400/= for members of CSI, IEEE and supporting organisations. Rs. 500/= for others. As the seats are limited, early registration is recommended. For advance online registration pl. visit https://goo.gl/wYLkq9 Pl. note the registration will be confirmed on receipt of payment only For clarifications/queries if any, pl. contact: Mr. K. Srinivasan, CSI: Mobile: 09445420096 & email: csimds(a)gmail.com OR Dr. P. Sakthivel, Chair, IEEE Computer Society. Mobile: 09444412789 & email: sakthi_velp(a)yahoo.com With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE PCS Imm. Past Chair & Chair, Spl-Events, IEEE CS ========== CALL FOR PARTICIPATION ========== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter IIT Madras Alumni Association, Chennai Chapter One Day Workshop on "Vedic Self-Management" An Interactive Program based on Ancient Indian Wisdom On Wednesday, 14th Dec 2016 from 10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. with Registration at 9.00 a.m. onwards at Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 Program Objective: To make the participants understand the nuances of Self –Management based on Vedic Scriptures and inspire them to transform themselves through self-exploration. The Program is designed to provide strong theoretical as well as practical exposure to Karma Yoga and conflict resolution in the midst of moral or ethical dilemmas. Vedic Self-Management refers to the art of managing the self as a wholesome entity at the physical, emotional, intellectual and creative levels. At the micro level, the individual human being has to manage oneself properly in terms of his body, mind and intellect throughout his existence. The inherent Vasanas and the individual qualities constituting one’s core personality have to be clearly understood through self-introspection for tapping and harnessing the vast potentials. Vedic Self- Management is built on a holistic understanding of the nuances of Vedic scriptures for achieving internal transformation. Programme Coverage & Sessions: Holistic Vedic Management – An Introduction; Nuances of Body, Mind, Intellect and Meditation; Personality Mapping based on Trigunas, Panca Kosas and Cakras; Achieving Managerial Excellence through Karma Yoga; Dilemmas, Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution; Internal Transformation; and Case Study. Target Audience: All Professionals, Teachers and Students. Registration Fee (including Service Tax): Rs. 400/= for members of CSI, IEEE, IITMAA and supporting organizations. Rs. 500/= for others. The fee includes Tea, Working Lunch. Facilitator: Dr. S. Kannan is a Chartered Accountant and a Post-Graduate in Management Accountancy, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified Information Security Manager. He is also certified in Risk and Information Systems Control. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce and another inter-disciplinary Ph.D. in Management and Sanskrit in the domain of Vedic Management. He has delivered lectures in various seminars and conferences of professional bodies and academic institutions. He has three decades of industrial and professional experience. Dr. Kannan has authored books on Vedic Management, Human Values and Professional Ethics, Corporate Laws, Industrial Laws and Project Evaluation. He is currently a Senior Consultant in TCS. As the seats are limited to facilitate interactive sessions, early registration is recommended. Advance registration may be done at https://goo.gl/wYLkq9 However, the registration will be confirmed on receipt of payment only. Pl. send the payment by DD / Cheques drawn in favour of Computer Society of India – Chennai Chapter and payable at Chennai or through online (see the registration form at https://goo.gl/Q0W5E8 for details) and mail the same to: Computer Society of India, CSI - Education Directorate, CIT Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai 600113. Payment can also be made through online and the payment reference no. can be provided in the online form at https://goo.gl/wYLkq9 Name of beneficiary -- CSI, Chennai Chapter Beneficiary’s Bank -- State Bank of India, MIDC, Andheri East, Mumbai Account Number -- 33934168390 MICR Code -- 400002057 IFSC Code -- SBIN0007074 For clarifications/queries if any, pl. contact: Mr. K. Srinivasan, CSI: Mobile: 09445420096 & email: csimds(a)gmail.com OR Dr. P. Sakthivel, Chair, IEEE Computer Society. Mobile: 09444412789 & email: sakthi_velp(a)yahoo.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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International Conference on Current Trends in Library & Information Services
by Somaraya Tallolli 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Dear Moderator Please publish this information in the LIS-Forum Dear Professional colleagues Greetings! We are pleased to announce that *International Conference on Current Trends in Library & Information Services* is organized by *Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore*. Dept. of Library & Information Center on 5th to 7th January, 2017. The objectives of the CTLIS-2017 is to discuss the current trends in library & information services and bring the Professionals, researchers as well as academicians in a single platform to exchange & share their ideas and experiences. It also aims to discuss the solutions adopted for the encountered practical challenges in the present scenario. The following are the conference themes & sub-themes and these are suggestive, but not exhaustive: · Applications of Tools & Technologies in LIS · Best Practice & Case Studies · Collection Development · Electronic Resources · Human Resources Management in Library · Information and Knowledge Services · Information Literacy · IOT & Library Apps · Knowledge Organisation & Retrieval · Library Automation & open Source Software · Marketing of information Resources & Services · Resource Sharing · Application of Social Media in LIS The Original contributions and case studies based on applications, research, surveys and practices related to the above themes are invited. Deadline for full paper submission is 30th November 2016 it may be extend. Registration of author is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. Please see the brochure provided in the conference website www.icctest.in. Download the E-brochure. The more details of publications & registrations please visit the conference website www.icctest.in For further details please contact Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Organizing Co-chair Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangalore Kumbalagodu, Mysore Road, Bangalore-560074 Phone.No.09449960206, 08553948128 sbtallolli(a)gmail.com -- Yours truly Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Organising co-chair Don Bosco Institute of Technology Bangaluru, Karnataka, India sbtallolli(a)gmail.com *Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha 16.05.05 Live DVD
by Vimal Kumar V. 14 Nov '16

14 Nov '16

Dear Friends, Koha 16.05.05 Live DVD now available for download. Following are features of Koha Live DVD: Koha customised for ready to use Zebra server enabled Customized MARC fields in cataloging Automated database backup Build on Ubuntu MATE 14.04 LTS Sample reports Easy installation Detailed Read Me file. Download links, https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B3FZ9iUzgfcmSE5WZEdEeV9FSm8 https://sourceforge.net/projects/kohalivedvd/files/ User would like to install Koha manually, please visit, https://wiki.koha-community.org/wiki/Koha_on_ubuntu_-_packages Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blogs: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in <http://moovandan.blogspot.in> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE & CSI Events during this week starting 14th Nov 2016
by Mohan Hr 13 Nov '16

13 Nov '16

Dear all, The following events of IEEE & CSI (direct & supported) are happening this week. Pl. make it convenient to participate and get benefited With regards HR Mohan Vice Chair, IEEE Madras Section ========================== 15th Nov 2016: Presentation on "The NASA-ISRO SAR (NISAR) Mission: An India-US partnership for monitoring a dynamic planet" by Speaker: Dr. Paul Rosen, Jet Propulsion Laboratory, USA. at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, 15 Nov. 2016 at Central Lecture Theatre, IIT Madras. Free pgm organised by IIT Madras & IEEE Madras Section. . No registration needed. Invite at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B3HJ2knpFzKHUEhaV1FrV1FPbDg/view?usp=shari… 16th Nov 2016: Presentation cum demo on “The Exciting World of 3D Printing” by Mr. Rakesh Koppunur, Sales - Head (Hardware Vertical), think3D, Hyderabad on Wednesday, 16th Nov 2016 at 5.45 p.m. at Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113. Pgm organised by CSI, IEEE CS, IEEE PCS & IEEE TEMS. Please pre-register at https://goo.gl/o87xc1 Invite at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2016/mm-161116-3dprinting.pdf 18-19 Nov 2016: SPICON2016 -- International Conference and Exhibition during 18-19, Nov 2016 at GRT Convention Center, Chennai.Organised by SPIN Chennai and supported by IEEE & CSI. More details and to regsiter, pl. visit http://spinchennai.org/spicon2016 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Science in Trump's America
by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Nov '16

12 Nov '16

*The Scientist* Trumping Science? How will the research enterprise fare under a Donald Trump administration? The scientific community reacts. By Bob Grant | November 11, 2016 Researchers and science advocates are taking to social media to voice their opinions on what a Donald Trump administration may mean for science <http://www.the-scientist.com/?articles.view/articleNo/47460/title/TS-Picks-…> in the coming years. Out of nearly 160 respondents who voted in a Twitter poll <https://twitter.com/TheScientistLLC/status/796411445625942016> posted by *The Scientist,* 42 percent said that they feared research funding would be affected by a Trump presidency. Running a close second was public support of science, which 35 percent of respondents felt would be impacted by Trump. Comments <https://www.facebook.com/TheScientistMagazine/posts/1261741440515760> also came in to *The Scientist’s Facebook page <https://www.facebook.com/TheScientistMagazine/>*. “I am taking a breath and trying to explain to my children that science matters, that global climate change is indeed occurring and we are watching it happen via species migration, storm intensity, and inundation on our coastlines,” wrote Deanne Caffee-Cooper. “That we have to continue to work on credible threats to international food security and water resources. That our fight is the good fight and that we do not have all the answers. That our integrity as professionals is valuable. That we have to continue to educate and not be silent any longer.” Another Facebook commenter, Chris Stable, expressed a slightly different viewpoint. “If science falters as a result of the political sphere,” he wrote, “then it is our fault as scientists.” Other researchers are suggesting that President-elect Trump and his advisors receive a science “tutorial” before taking office. “Some responsible scientist needs to educate [Trump’s transition team] about the importance of the scientific enterprise,” Harold Varmus, former National Institutes of Health (NIH) director now of Weill Cornell Medicine, told *STAT News <https://www.statnews.com/2016/11/09/scientists-trump-new-reality/>*. “I hope we’re going to be able to accommodate the new reality. But someone needs to give the transition team a tutorial.” Scientists abroad are expressing solidarity with their US counterparts. “I feel sad for the United States and its scientists, and would like to welcome good scientists to work and live in China,” said Peking University neuroscientist Yi Rao in a comment quoted by *Nature <http://www.nature.com/news/how-scientists-reacted-to-the-us-election-result…>* . Meanwhile, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is warning that academics are expressing fear that Trump “may be the greatest threat to academic freedom since the McCarthy period.” “His remarks about minorities, immigrants, and women have on some campuses had a chilling effect on the rights of students and faculty members to speak out,” the AAUP said in a statement <https://www.aaup.org/news/higher-education-after-2016-election#.WCTKl_krLRb> released Wednesday (November 9). -- 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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Article required urgently
by Paramjit Singh 12 Nov '16

12 Nov '16

Dear Library Professional Following Article required urgently *Article: The Study of Architectural Adornment:* * An Introduction by *Jan Pieper and Saryu Doshi Marg Magazine, Volume 34 Number 4, September 1982 -- Thanks & Regards *S Paramjit Rana <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238> | **Librarian * <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238>| M.A., M. Phil. Tel. +91 9968 308970, 9911 270778 *"Vidya Vichari Ta Parupkari"* *Please consider the environment before printing this email !!!* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National conference announcement from Presidency University, Bangalore
by sheshadri kn 12 Nov '16

12 Nov '16

Dear Professional colleagues Greetings! We are pleased to announce that the National Conference on the *Role of LIS Professionals in the Changing Academic Paradigm *will be organized by Presidency University, Bangalore on *February 17-18, 2017*. Main objective of this conference is to provide a platform for LIS Professionals, researchers as well as academicians from all over India to present the results of their research and development activities related to library requirements for the constantly changing academic programs. The following are the conference themes & sub-themes and these are suggestive, but not exhaustive: *Evolving Library Landscape:* *Professionals’ Challenges:* · Futuristic vision of Academic Libraries · E-books procurement, Access methods and Rights management · Impact of Mobile Technologies on Libraries · Open access resources and technology · Application of Cloud Computing · Outsourcing of Information Services · Application of Social media for promoting the Digital Resources · User Education · User Satisfaction and Behavior in the Digital Age · Infrastructure, Budget and Staff competency issues · Academic Libraries in E-teaching and E-learning · Impact on Space Planning in Libraries · Issues in E-resources subscription in Libraries · Ensuring the Effective use of E-resources · Changes in emerging User Characteristics, Behaviors, and Expectations · Future of Print Publications · Impact on space planning *Digital resources & Big Data:* *Library Standards:* · Librarians’ Role in Curating and Exposing Big Data · Competency Standards for Library and Information Services · Impact of Big Data on LIS Education · Quality Assurance and Accreditation of LIS Programs · Evaluation of Digital Resources · Interdisciplinary Curriculum Development in LIS · Metadata for Digital Resources · IPR and tools to check Plagiarism · Digital Preservation · Best and New Practices and Processes, ISO and TQM Original contributions and case studies based on applications, research, surveys and practices related to the above themes are invited. Deadline for full paper submission is 31 December 2016. Registration of author is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. Please see the brochure provided in the conference website for further details. The conference website link will be up on *www.presidencyuniversity.in <http://www.presidencyuniversity.in/>* soon. Kindly contact me for the E-brochure. *Registration Fee (excluding Accommodation):* *INR 1000/-* for Library Professionals & Academicians & *INR 100/-* for Students & Research Scholars. The payment should be sent by DD in the favor of “REGISTRAR, PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY, BANGALORE–560064”. OR Bank transfers to “REGISTRAR, PRESIDENCY UNIVERSITY ACCOUNT”. A/c No. 11890100129874 at FEDERAL BANK, GANDHINAGAR BRANCH, and IFSC: FDRL 0001189. The duly filled registration form along with payment details should reach the Organizing Secretary latest by 31st January 2017. *Accommodation & Transport:* Transport from and to Yelahanka, Bangalore will be arranged. Besides, economic accommodation at service apartments, budget hotels, guest houses, etc in the range Rs 600 – 1000 per night will be arranged on first cum first served basis. *Important Dates:* • Full paper submission deadline: *31st Dec, 2016* • Last date for Registration: *31st January, 2017* • Conference Dates: *17th & 18th Feb, 2017* *Manuscript requirements:* Length: Approximately between 2000-3000 words (4-8 pages on A-4 size papers with 12 font sizes for texts and single line spacing). Title: The title of the paper be in Title Case with 14 point bold letter size in Calibri. The same should be left justified. Font: Calibri, Font Size: Heading-14 (Bold), Sub Heading -12(Bold), and rest of the text - 12. Abstract: Papers should have abstract (maximum 200 words), five subject headings, brief information about the author, a color photograph of the author and e-mail address. References: APA style guidelines are to be followed for text as well as rendering references. *For any information, contact:* *Dr. K. N. Sheshadri, Organizing Secretary & Senior Librarian* *Presidency University* Itgalpur, Rajanakunte Yelahanka, Bangalore 560 064 Email: sheshadri.kn(a)presidencyuniversity.in Cellphone: +91 7899218877 URL: www.presidencyuniversity.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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FOLIO- webinar
by nikesh 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

FOLIO (the Future of Libraries is Open) is a new collaboration that brings libraries, service providers and developers together to speed innovation and redefine the future of library automation. The FOLIO project partners are hosting a webinar on the FOLIO roadmap on Wednesday, November 16. Harry Kaplanian, Senior Director of Product Management, Software Services at EBSCO Information Services, will present the short, medium and long term milestones along the FOLIO roadmap. He will explore questions like: What does the long term path for FOLIO development look like? What is the development status of the first applications and the short term goals? How can you get involved? *Date and time :*Wednesday, November 16, 2016 9:30 pm India Time (Mumbai, GMT+05:30 *Speaker: *Harry Kaplanian, Senior Director of Product Management, Software Services at EBSCO Information Services *Link to register for the webinar : * http://www.elabs10.com/functions/message_view.html?mid=4484479&mlid=191901&… *Nikesh Narayanan *I Systems & e-Librarian I Khalifa University of Science, Technology and Research <http://www.kustar.ac.ae/> PO Box 127788, Abu Dhabi, UAE Mobile : +971507097346 https://ae.linkedin.com/in/nikeshn -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-Content 2016 - Keynote Speakers announced
by Soji Mathew 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Dear Forum members, Greetings from Informatics! We are pleased to announce the Keynote speakers for E-Content 2016 - "Library Services & Management - A Platform Approach". I. Ahmedabad - Tuesday, November 22, 2016 Dr. Jagdish Arora - Director, INFLIBNET Centre II. Bhubaneswar - Thursday, November 24, 2016 Prof. R. V. Rajakumar - Director, Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar III. Chandigarh - Friday, November 25, 2016 Prof. A. K. Grover - Vice Chancellor, Panjab University IV. Hyderabad - Monday, November 21, 2016 will be announced soon Please register yourself for participating in the seminar to listen to these eminent speakers. Registration is mandatory and free. Kindly visit https://goo.gl/cvh0eX for registration. Hurry up... Only few seats left... Thank you. Regards, E-Content 2016 Team Informatics, Bangalore events(a)informaticsglobal.com -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Shodhganga not popular in some TN universities
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Nov '16

11 Nov '16

Not all universities in Tamil Nadu seem to be keen to place the Ph D theses in the designated national repository (Shodhganga). University of Madras has deposited less than 800 and Annamalai University less than 400. Madurai Kamaraj University is in with a single digit presence. Please see < http://m.thehindu.com/news/cities/Madurai/mku-yet-to-make-its-theses-availa… >. In contrast, Anna University has more than 3,900 and Bharathiar Univrersity more than 3,200. Bharathidasan University has about 2,900 and Mnonmaniam Sundaranar has about 2,300. Research scholars will benefit by placing their theses in a national open access repository. It should not be difficult at all as virtually all theses now are born digital (composed on PCs / laptops). MKU yet to make its theses available in ‘Shodhganga’ Updated: November 10, 2016 05:36 IST PonVasanth Arunachalam [image: http://m.thehindu.com/multimedia/dynamic/03075/09Nov_MAPVANS2__GU_3075028d.…] *1,12,500 theses from 280 universities have been made available in the portal* The Ph. D theses available in Madurai Kamaraj Unviersity, numbering around 4,000, were yet to be made available in ‘Shodhganga’ portal, the national open access platform for research work. This is despite signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) way back in 2012 with Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET Centre) of University Grants Commission, which is managing the portal. ‘Shodhganga’ was launched in 2011 with the objective of making all research theses from universities in India available on a single platform. Apart from being a single repository to access research work from across the country based on research areas and other categories, the initiative also aimed at reducing plagiarism in research work. According to data available in ‘Shodhganga,’ around 1,12,500 theses from nearly 280 universities have so far been made available in the portal. However, the contribution from MKU has been just one so far, a theses from Department of Library Sciences, uploaded in 2015. In comparison, majority of the State-run universities have made hundreds of their theses available in the platform. For instance, Anna University tops the list in Tamil Nadu with 3,969 theses available in the portal. Universities from southern districts like Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Alagappa University and Mother Teresa Women’s University have also made 2319, 350 and 253 theses available respectively. A senior professor from the university said that there were exemplary research work done in MKU in the past, particularly from departments like School of Social Sciences and School of Biological Sciences, which if made available in the portal would be of immense use to researchers. A senior official from the university blamed the delay on INFLIBNET Centre. He said that there were about 3,500 theses in the library which were to be digitized from printed format, which would be a labour intensive work involving scanning of lakhs of pages. “As per the MoU, INFLIBNET Centre had to provide fund for the digitisation work. But it is yet to be sanctioned,” he said. He added that approval was pending from INFLIBNET Centre even to upload 603 theses submitted to MKU in the recent years, which were already available in the digital format. -- 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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