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Libraries in India & World Using Colon Classification - Updated!
by Ishwar Goudar 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Dear Professionals, Ms Achala Munigal had posted the following interesting message about Colon Classification in WhataApp. This issue needs further discussion among both practising librarians and LIS teachers. Only few libraries in the world use CC and some have switched over to other systems. Many Depts. of :LIS have stopped teaching CC. But the theory on which CC is built is ever green even in Internet era. Unfortunately development of CC especially after Prof. M.A. Gopinath came to a stand still. I think we should discuss this issue on different forums and try to give justice for the monumental work Dr. SRR has done on Classification System. I invite experts to throw some light on this topic. Dr. I.R.N. Goudar ---------- Forwarded message From: Achala M <achalamunigalrao(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 3:21 PM Subject: Libraries in India & World following Colon Classification - Updated! To: Ishwar Goudar <goudarishwar(a)gmail.com> Libraries in India & World following Colon Classification A friend and me got chatting and the topic turned around the syllabus of Library and Information Science Discipline. She was mentioning that the syllabus was outdated and that LIS departments are not equipping students with what is actually required on the job. She was lamenting about abundant LIS graduates with no proper employbility skill set. She was derisive of LIS faculty STILL teaching Cataloging, Sears Subject Heading, UDC, CC etc. For the uninitiated, Colon Classification (CC) published in 1933 is the first faceted or analytico-synthetic library classification developed by *Padmashri S R Ranganathan, who is known as Father of Library Science in India*. The name CC comes from use of colon (:) to saperate the facets Personality, Matter, Energy, Space, Time (PMEST). Colon Classification is now in its 6th Edition and published by Ess Ess Publications <http://www.essessreference.com/servlet/esGetBiblio?bno=000374>, Delhi, India. If interested one can check out an example at L’International Society for Knowledge Organization <http://www.iskoi.org/doc/colon.htm>(ISKO) website. I for one immediately protested on hearing the suggestion for blanket ban on above listed topics. I responded that I was sure faculty is doing a tremendous job in difficult situation surrounding them with indifferent administration; unsupportive UGC/government policies; lackadaisical students and nonchalant working professionals blaming them. Although, I agreed with her partially and told her as much. I always feel that all the above subjects overview should be provided, so that students know history and various classification systems and that indepth practicals and practical exams were not ‘practical’ (pun intended) as where would they apply! But I support teaching CC for following reasons 1. Because an Indian had introduced it to the world and we as librarians from India should be proud of it! We should ensure that CC is not lost in obscurity in sands of time! 2. Jobs are available (National and International) 3. Another reason provided by Dr I R N Goudar is its application in the Internet era! On hearing this she demanded to know where CC was implemented and how many jobs were available. I knew only a couple of libraries that implemented CC as S R Ranganathan had worked in these places – initially as University Librarian at Madras University (1924-1944) followed by Banaras Hindu University where he worked as librarian and professor of Library Science (1945–47) and later again as Professor of Library Science in University of Delhi (1947–55) so had implemented CC in all those libraries. I Googled to find if there is any list available online but unfortunately did not come across one! We as library professionals are taught to document our information and make it available. We always do it in work sphere but have never applied it in the Library Science feild by listing various aspects of it and making it available online for reference and posterity. So I posted on IndiaLibraries <http://www.indialibraries.wordpress.com/> WhatsApp group and the members responded immediately and listed out the following Libraries in India which follow the CC. I have compiled a list. The following Libraries are still using CC: 1. Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi (Source: Dr Lata Suresh, Head- Knowledge Resource Centre, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs, Gurgaon) 2. CFTRI, Mysore (Source: Dr I R N Goudar) 3. Delhi University, Delhi (Source: Mr Anoop Bisht) 4. Gujarat Vidhyapeet, Ahmedabad (Source: Mrs Geeta Gadhavi, HoD DLIS Gujarat University, Gujarat) 5. Karnataka University, Dharwad (Source: Dr B Ramesha, Professor, DLISc Bangalore University, Bangalore) 6. Madras University, Chennai (Source: Dr Krishnaswamy) 7. National Aeronautical Library, Bangalore (Source: Mr Ashok Babu, Former Librarian ASL, DRDO) 8. Podar College, Dadar (Source: Dr Jyoti Bhabal) 9. Punjab University, Patiala (Source: Dr Prabhjot Sandhu) 10. Ruia College, Mumbai (Source: Mr Himanshu Aggarwal) 11. S P Pune Univesity, Pune (Source: Ms Durga) 12. Sanskrit University, Jaipur (Source: Mr Umesh Sharma) 13. State Central Library, Thiruvananthapuram (Source: Mr Thushanth T. L. Librarian Gr 2 State Central Library, Kerala) 14. University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram (Source: Mr Thushanth T. L. Librarian Gr 2 State Central Library, Kerala) The following Libraries followed CC but is moving to other classification Systems! 1. Connemara Public Library, Chennai moving to DDC (Mr Ashok Babu, Former Librarian ASL, DRDO) The following Libraries Worldwide using CC 1. Museo Friulano di Scienze Naturali, Italy catalogued by Carlo Bianchini (Source: Claudio Gnoli <http://mate.unipv.it/gnoli/>, Librarian Science and Technology Library, University of Pavia, Italy) For those of you interested in knowing more about CC 1. Khanna, J.K. Colon Classification. New Delhi, India: Ess Ess Publications, 1986. 2. Kumar, P.S.G. Introduction to Colon Classification, Edition 7. Nagpur, India: Dattsons, 1987. 3. Parkhi, R.S. Decimal Classification and Colon Classification in Perspective. New York: Asia Publishing House, 1964. 4. Raju, A.A.N. Decimal Universal Decimal & Colon Classification. Delhi, India: Ajanta Publications, 1984. 5. *Ranganathan, S.R. Colon Classification. Madras, India: Madras Library Association, 1933.* 6. Taylor, Arlene G. Wynar’s Introduction to Cataloging and Classification. 9th ed. Westport, CT: Libraries Unlimited, 2000. *Note:*Request you all to contribute to the list. Email me at AchalaMunigalRao(a)gmail.com for adding an entry to this listing. Dr Achala Munigal Asst. Prof. (LIS)/Asst. Librarian NERTU, Osmania University, Hyderabad, Telangana State AchalaMunigalRao(a)gmail.com www.AchalaMunigal.wordpress.com <http://www.achalamunigal.wordpress.com/> www.twitter.com/DrAchalaMunigal www.twitter.com/IBLibraries https://in.linkedin.com/in/DrAchalaMunigal *Source: https://achalamunigal.wordpress.com/2016/06/25/libraries-in-india-following… <https://achalamunigal.wordpress.com/2016/06/25/libraries-in-india-following…>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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NISCAIR Training Programme on "Design and Development of Institutional Repositories using Dspace" during August 01-05, 2016
by Mohd. S Ansari 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Dear Members, CSIR - NISCAIR, New Delhi is organizing a short-term training programme on "Design and Development of Institutional Repositories using Dspace". Dates: August 01 - 05, 2016. Venue: CSIR - NISCAIR, 14 Satsang Vihar Marg, Special Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110 067. Course fee: Rs. 4800/- (without accommodation) and Rs. 6900/- (with accommodation) for Indian participants. The course fee without accommodation include Course kit, boarding lunch, two times tea. The course fee with accommodation include Course kit, boarding lunch, two times tea and transport facility from guest house to training venue and back. The programme covers topics like: Overview of Open Source Software, Introduction to Linux, DSpace Overview, Installation of Linux, Installation of Dspace, Dspace Administration: Communities, Collections, Items, Groups, ePeople, Dspace Customization, Authorisation, Backup & Restore etc. The training programme is practical oriented one. More emphasis is given to practicals and hands-on. Class Timings: 9.45 AM - 5.15 PM (all five days) Participant certificate will be provided after successful completion of training. Limited seats are available on first-cum-first-serve basis. The details about the programme and application form are available on CSIR-NISCAIR website www.niscair.res.in. The scanned copies of filled in application form (available on CSIR-NISCAIR website) and demand draft of requisite fee can be sent by mail for reserving the seat latest by July 26, 2016 followed by hard copies. For any query please contact Head, Education and Training Division at Mobile: 9868628874 / 7838149298 / Email: training(a)niscair.res.in<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> Regards, M. S. Ansari CSIR - NISCAIR M:7838149298 Disclaimer ________________________________ Information contained and transmitted by this email is proprietary to NISCAIR and is intended for use only by the individual or entity to which it is addressed, and may contain information that is privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If this is a forwarded message, the content of this email may not have been sent with the authority of the Company. If you are not the intended recipient, an agent of the intended recipient or a person responsible for delivering the information to the named recipient, you are notified that any use, distribution, transmission, printing, copying or dissemination of this information in any way or in any manner is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please delete this mail & notify us immediately at itd(a)niscair.res.in ________________________________ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics Publishing Limited now ventures into eBooks aggregation!
by Soji Mathew 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

We are pleased to announce the launch of the eBooks Aggregation Portal "www.eBoox.in" on Friday, 15th July 2015 at New Delhi. eBoox.in is an e-book aggregation platform for hosting and providing access to e-books as a searchable content. It aggregates e-books from leading publishers in different subject domains. eBoox.in shall have eBooks in Architecture, Power, Agriculture, Sustainable Development, Medical Sciences and during the course of time also add on books in other domains. eBoox.in is the first full-fledged Indian eBooks Portal offering subscription based access for both Indian and International Publishers' books. Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, Department of Agricultural Research and Education & Director General, ICAR will launch eBoox.in Date & Time: Friday, 15th July 2015, at 6:30 PM Venue : Multipurpose Hall, India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi - 110003 All Are Welcome RSVP: Rajatesh Mondal +91 99530 91993 Regards, S.A. Praveen General Manager - Business Development Informatics Publishing Limited E-mail: praveen.sa(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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Vacancy: Assistant Librarian
by HELP LIBRARY 13 Jul '16

13 Jul '16

Dear Moderator, Please circulate this. Thanks. Regards, Anjoo Chandiramani For HELP Applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Health Education Library for People, Tardeo, Mumbai. The candidate should possess excellent computer, communication and administrative skills and should be able to get along well with people. Freshers may apply.Candidates from Mumbai only please apply. Interested candidates may apply with full details of their Educational Qualification/Experience and post applied for to helplibrary(a)gmail.com Ms.Anjoo Chandiramani, Health Education Library for People, Ashish, 5th Floor, Tardeo end of Bombay Central Bridge, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034. 65952393/65952394 Email : www.healthlibrary.com <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> -- <http://www.giveindia.org/Donatefromigivepage.aspx> *World's largest free health education library !* Health Education Library for People, Ashish, 5th Floor, Tardeo End of Bombay Central Bridge, Tardeo, Mumbai - 400034. Tel Nos.65952393/ 65952394/ www.healthlibrary.com Family Doctor in a App Download HELP app here! https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.HealthLibrary [image: Image result for subscribe to youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/HELPTALKS> [image: Image result for like us on facebook icon high resolution] <https://www.facebook.com/HELPLIBRARY> [image: Image result for follow us on twitter] <https://twitter.com/HELPLIBRARY> *Have a health query ? Ask us for FREE - Click here - * <http://www.healthlibrary.com/helpdesk.htm> Patient Advocacy-Giving Voice to Patients <http://www.slideshare.net/malpani/dr-malpani-patient-advocacy> <http://www.slideshare.net/malpani/dr-malpani-patient-advocacy> Patient Education Images <http://www.pinterest.com/patientedu/> [image: Blogger] <http://www.helplibrary.blogspot.com/>[image: Youtube] <http://www.youtube.com/my_videos>[image: Twitter] <http://twitter.com/helplibrary>[image: Facebook] <http://www.facebook.com/reqs.php#%21/pages/HEALTH-EDUCATION-LIBRARY-FOR-PEO…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian (for UGC –Human Resource Development Centre), The University of Burdwan, West Bengal
by Subhodip Bid 12 Jul '16

12 Jul '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian (for UGC –Human Resource Development Centre), The University of Burdwan, West Bengal No. of Post: 1 (UR) Pay Band: Rs.9,000-28,300 + Grade Pay Rs.4400/- Qualification: Essential: A Bachelor’s degree in Library Information Science and consistently good academic record with knowledge of computer ization of Library Age : Not above 40 years as on 30/06/2016 , relaxation of age for reserved categories will be applicable as per Government of West Bengal rules. For more details http://www.buruniv.ac.in/Notices/REG_2016389_NOT_WEBPAGE.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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Developing SocArXiv — a new open archive of the social sciences to challenge the outdated journal system.
by Vimal Kumar V. 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

While STEM disciplines have developed a number of mechanisms to challenge the time-lags and paywalls of traditional academic publishing, options in the social sciences remain few and far between. Philip Cohen of the University of Maryland argues a cultural shift is taking place in the social sciences. He introduces SocArxiv, a fast, free, open paper server to encourage wider open scholarship in the social sciences. http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2016/07/11/developing-socarxi… 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.inhttp:// dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fifth National Conference of Institute of Scientometrics on Scientometrics, Social Media/Networking and Recent Trends in LIS
by Vijayakumara 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Dear Sir/Madam, It's ourimmense pleasure to inform you that, Central Library, Central University ofRajasthan, is going to organise 5th National Conference of Institute of Scientometricson " Scientometrics, Social Media/Networking and Recent Trends in LIS" during 22-23 October 2016.Thisconference aims to create a platform for stimulating discussions &deliberations on the conference theme – Scientometrics, Social Media/Networkingand Recent trends in Library and Information Science. Call for Papers: Send your research papers on any of thesub-themes or any other theme relevant to the main theme of the Conference.Papers should be sent to slsangam(a)gmail.com and copy to librarian(a)curaj.ac.in on or before 30thAugust 2016. The manuscriptshould in MS Word format in Times New Roman with font size 12 & 1.5 linespacing and reference of the paper should be in APA style. Part –IScientometrics¨ EmpiricalLaws of Bibliometrics¨ Evolution:Librametrics, Bibliometrics, Informatics, Scientometrics, Webometrics & Altmetrics¨ GrowthStudies¨ CollaborativeStudies¨ Obsolescencestudies¨ NationalScience Policy Indicators¨ CitationAnalysis¨ Rankingof Universities & Institutions etc.¨ JournalImpact Factor & H-Index¨ Othersrelated to Scientometrics, including recent Trends Part –II Social Networking/MediaTools in Libraries¨ Wikipedia¨ Facebook¨ Twitter¨ ResearchGate¨ YouTube¨ Linked-in¨ Othersrelated to Social media/networking Tools Part –III Recent trends in LIS¨ Cloudcomputing¨ Big dataanalyses & data mining¨ DigitalLibraries¨ Collectiondevelopment¨ E-Resources:Evaluation, Maintenance and Organization ¨ OpenAccess/education/courseware/source software¨ Role ofLibraries and Librarians in current scenario ¨ WebDiscovery Tools¨ IPRissues in digital environment¨ Othersrelated to Recent trends in LIS Registration & Accommodation: The registration fee for this conference is Rs.2000.00 per participant and Rs. 1000 for regular students. The registration fee includes conference kitand working lunch/snacks only. No TA/DAwill be provided to attend this conference. On request, accommodation will be provided on twin sharing basis on first comefirst serve basis on payment of Rs. 1000per participant (for 2 days and 2 nights on conference dates only) DD should bemade from any nationalised bank in favour of ''Central University of Rajasthan'' payable at Kishangarh. For more details contact librarian(a)curaj.ac.in in 01463238572/ 01463238540 Thanking you Dr. Vijayakuma MOrganising Secretary __ Vijayakumar M. MSc., MCA., Ph.D., UGC-NET. Central LibraryBirla Institute of Technology, A Technical University Mesra, Ranchi- 835215, India Tel:0651-2276675 Fax:0651-2275401http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/-*- || Thank you for considering the environment before printing

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CDS and Cassettes for Indian Languages.
by Pragnya Pathak 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Dear Sir, Please forward my quarry to our forum. We are interested to have the addresses of suppliers of audio CDs and cassettes to learn Indian languages. If anybody knows please forward to us. Thanks And regards, *Ms. P. J. Pathak* *Librarian* *Gujarat Vidyapith Library* *Ashram Road* *Ahmedabad-380014* *PH: 079-40016260* *M: 9824045900* Creativity is inventing, experimenting, growing, taking risks, breaking rules, making mistakes, and having fun. - Mary Lou Cook -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Over two thirds of researchers who have never peer reviewed would like to, new research reveals
by Segon, Shafina 11 Jul '16

11 Jul '16

Read new research on motivations, training and support in peer review<http://bit.ly/29FUrVD>, as the latest supplement to Peer review: a global view is published. Exploring researchers' views on their motivations behind publishing in peer reviewed journals and in undertaking peer review, and their attitudes and opinions towards support in peer review, the research gathers views from authors, peer reviewers and journal editors from across the globe. Watch a snapshot of the findings<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tbkKjvJgB8> and read the supplement now<http://bit.ly/29FUrVD>. http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/peer-review-global-view/ Best wishes Shafina Segon Head of Marketing, South Asia -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kerala Library Association - 45th Annual General Body Meeting, 31 July 2016 (Sunday) 2p.m.
by Sriram V 10 Jul '16

10 Jul '16

Dear Sir/Madam, The 45th Annual General Body Meeting of the Kerala Library Association will be held at 2 PM on Sunday, the 31 July 2016 at KLA Head Quarters, 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Near Tax Tower, Karamana P. O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002. Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting. Dr Lalitha. M. General Secretary, KLA Mob: 09495122282 E-mail: kla.org(a)gmail.com Thiruvananthapuram 30.06.2016 AGENDA 1. Presentation and adoption of Annual Report and Statement of Accounts for 2015-’16 and Budget Estimate for 2016-2017 2. Introduction of Resolutions for adoption 3. Other matters admitted by the Chair TIME SCHEDULE FOR HOLDING OF ANNUAL GENERAL BODY MEETING 1. Issue of Notice : 30.06.2016 2. Date of Receipt of Resolutions: 15.07.2016 3. Date of Notice of Resolutions to Members: 19.07.2016 4. Date of Receipt of Amendments to Proposed Resolutions : 25.07.2016 5. Date of Annual General Body Meeting: 31.07.2016 Resolutions, if any, should reach the General Secretary, on or before 15.07.2016. ================================================ Regards, V Sriram Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com Blog: https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/ orcid.org/0000-0002-6063-2566 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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I want to this artical
by GANESHA SK 09 Jul '16

09 Jul '16

a study of combined spinal epidural anaesthesia indian journal anaesthesia Sivasenthil A,mathankumar R,Balakrishnan K 2000;44:38-42 -- GANESHA.S.K - MLISc SENIOR LIBRARIAN NARAYANA HRUDAYALAYA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES HEALTH CITY BANGALORE - 99 ganesha.k(a)nhhospitals.org MOBIL NO 0919449352489 OFFICE NO 0919538895313 Ext-1694 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MLISC and PGDLAN admissions at VPM's Joshi-Bedekar College, Thane
by Priyamwada Joshi 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

*VPM’s Joshi -Bedekar College, Thane* Announces admissions for * MLISc Two Years Integrated Course *and *PGDLAN Course* Details of *Master’s in Library and Information Science (MLISc) Two Years* Integrated Course are · Affiliated to University of Mumbai · Post Graduate Degree · Duration : Two Years (Four Semesters) · Eligibility : Graduation in any discipline from recognized University · Student intake : 20 · Medium : English For the details of *Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation and Networking (PGDLAN) Course* please visit website http://www.vpmthane.org/prospect%202006/Prospectus_of_PGDLAN_2011.htm For further information please contact, Prof. N.S. Barse, Librarian and Coordinator, LIS Department: 9969051287, 022-25384591, nbarse(a)gmail.com College Office: 022-25332412 -- Dr.(Mrs).Priyamwada Shouche-Joshi Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Joshi-Bedekar College Thane(W), Maharashtra India Cell-91-9224128510 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google Scholar, Scopus and Web of Science
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 08 Jul '16

08 Jul '16

From: Researchbuzz Interesting: Do Google Scholar, Scopus and the Web of Science speak your language? <http://www.harzing.com/publications/white-papers/do-google-scholar-scopus-a…>"Prior research has shown that Google Scholar has a more comprehensive coverage than Scopus or the Web of Science, especially for scholars in the Social Sciences and Humanities. Most recently, Harzing & Alakangas (2016) showed that, on average, the Web of Science had only 23% of the citations of Google Scholar for the Social Sciences and only 7% for the Humanities. For Scopus the respective figures were only slightly better at 30% and 11%. However, all of the academics in this sample were Associate or Full Professors employed at the University of Melbourne, an Anglophone university that is ranked number one in Australia and ranked 22 worldwide in the Times Higher Education ranking for the Social Sciences. Virtually all of the academics’ publications were in English." Dr P Vyasamoorthy 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 The Tamil FM APP (like similar FM Apps for the smartphones) does not require earphone to be connected. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Princeton goes OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Princeton goes open access. http://theconversation.com/princeton-goes-open-access-to-stop-staff-handing… Many other universities and funding agencies around the world have gone open access already. When will Indian universities adopt full (Green) open access? 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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Fwd: A new development at Bioline
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Friends: The Bioline group, publishers of many open access journals from the developing world, is conducting a survey with a view to making their service better. Please circulate the letter among the researchers in your institutions. Thanks and best wishes. Subbiah Arunachalam ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Barbara Kirsop <barbarakirsop(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, Jul 6, 2016 at 9:07 PM Subject: A new development at Bioline To: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> and others Cc: Dora Canhos <dora(a)cria.org.br>, Sidnei Souza <sidnei(a)cria.org.br> Dear All. I think you will be interested to learn that Bioline International, the platform supporting the global distribution of research published in developing countries, is very heavily used, and Bioline management in Brazil and Toronto want to find out who all these users are and why they find articles available from the site so valuable. So we have just launched a brief survey to find some answers to these questions. We want to make Bioline as useful as possible to the research community and hope users will take part in this exercise. The survey, developed by CRIA, is very short to complete, so if you have contacts with users or potential users, please let them know about this development. Maybe we shall find out if users are mainly from the developing world, or from the rest of the research community who are discovering new and important research for the first time. Maybe we shall learn how a particular article led to the completion of a project and a publication? Maybe a single article has led to the formation of new research contacts and subsequent partnerships. Maybe we shall learn how Open Access to this resource has been important in providing new opportunities for low budget organisations, since BI is entirely OA. Maybe we shall learn that Bioline is an easy-to-use resource. Maybe a single article provided the *eureka* key to solving a problem. Maybe it led to career development? We shall analyse the results of the survey and report our findings, which may be of value to other communities. Just link to the Bioline site at http://www.bioline.org.br/ to see the Survey link, and from the Survey form you can link to the Results. Kind regards, The Bioline Team -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Vacancy of Library Associate (Intern) at IIM Kozhikode
by mgsree 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Dear Colleagues: The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode (IIMK) is looking for LIBRARY ASSOCIATE (INTERN, 1 POSITION) in the Library & Information Center for a period of one year on a monthly consolidated pay of Rs. 10,000/- . The candidate should possess Masters Degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university with not less than 55% marks. Interested candidates may apply ONLINE and appear for interview on Wednesday 27 July 2016. The Notification and the Link for Online Application could be seen at - http://iimk.ac.in/announcements/careers/cnotification.php?n=91 http://iimk.ac.in/announcements/careers/notification/2016/179.pdf?d=12 The Library & Information Center (LIC) at IIM Kozhikode (http://iimk.ac.in) is a world class Learning Resource Center with its unique blending of the traditional library with the advanced digital collections and services. It has been able to fetch worldwide recognitions and laurels. IIMK is presently the South Asia Coordinator for the renowned Greenstone Digital Library Software, on behalf of UNESCO (http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in) The Center for Development of Digital Libraries (CDDL) at IIMK runs several national/international projects and training programmes. The LIC at IIM Kozhikode has also got the distinction of creating the Indian Business Museum, the first of its kind in India (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nuljYJzIqk) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/fi-dd/sets/72157629298509345/) With regards, Sreekumar -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar Chief Librarian and Information Officer & Adjunct Professor Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode IIMK Campus P.O., Calicut, Kerala - 673570, INDIA ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Web ..: http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians. Day 2016 = 125th Birth Anniversary of S S Ranganathan
by Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

An AppealLibrarians’ DayRanganathan’s 125thBirth Anniversary on 12th August,2016 Believablyall are aware and will appreciate that IASLIC, the premier nationalprofessional society in the field of LIS, during its 17th All IndiaConference took the pioneering step to resolve in the JOCLAI meeting to observethe Birth Anniversary of the father of Library Science, Dr. S. R. Ranganathanon 12th August every year befittingly to pay homage and tribute tothis illustrious Guru of ours. This auspicious day has been declared as Librarians’ Day. Thus 12th August, stands as thesacred date to all in general and to library professionals in particular toobserve Librarians’ Day byorganizing seminar, symposium, discussion, etc. or in the manner it may befeasible in a situation / environment. Since it is IASLIC which initiated andthought it prudent to observe this Birth Anniversary first in the country,IASLIC on behalf of JOCLAI and its own behalf appeals to IASLIC members in particular and to all members of library associationsincluding interested professionals/personsin general staying in all parts of the country kindly to take initiative to organizethemselves and observe Ranganathan’s 125thBirth Anniversary on Friday, 12thAugust, 2016 in any form as thesituation may warrant. Prof. PijushkantiPanigrahi General Secretary,IASLIC | ==========================================================================================================পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Dean, Faculty for P G Studies in Education, Journalism and Library Science, University of Calcutta&Professor , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, panigrahipk11(a)gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; | | |

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Library Assistant job@RVCE
by Satish S 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Our esteemed RV college of engineering required Library Assistants(02). Regular MLISc with first class with 1-3 years experience may apply. All the candidates should be ready and keen to upgrade their skills and qualifications from time to time. All filled in application forms as per the formats with relevant documents, Pass Port photo duly attested& superscribed the position applied for: to be posted /couriered within 10 days of this advertisement to:The Principal, R.V.College of Engineering,R.V.Vidyaniketan Post, Mysuru Road,Bengaluru–560 059. For more details logon to http://rvce.edu.in/staff_appointment-2016. With regards... -- SATISH.S MLISc., M.Phil., KSET. RVCE, http://www.rvce.edu.in/ BENGALORU-560059 MOBILE-9242311848 OFFICE-080 67178376 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Backup with Script
by DP Tripathi 07 Jul '16

07 Jul '16

Dear All, Good Morning! I just tried to write one script to take the backup for Koha users by running this script. This backup script will take the backup, zip it and then keep the backup in /home folder of Lubuntu/Ubuntu. Script assumes that your database name is koha_library. If not, then change the database name in script and then use it. You can download this script from the following link. www.dptripathi.in/download/backup.sh How to use this? First Step: Download the script and keep at the location from where you can run this script. (For example - Desktop) Second Step: Now, open terminal preferably by pressing (CTRL+ALT+T) together. Third Step: Then, assign permission to the script with the following command. chmod +x backup.sh Forth Step: Login as root user and execute the script 1. Enter sudo su command and login as root user 2. Then type sh backup.sh command (Ensure you are executing the script from the same location where you have kept the backup.sh file) 3. It will ask the mysql database password. Type and press Enter. It will take the backup of your koha mysql database, zip it and save in /home folder. Now, copy the backup, save it to your hard drive or safe location. Advantages: 1. You will not have to remember the command every time to take the back up, if you are taking from terminal. 2. It will zip your backup and reduce the file size. 3. You can run this script everyday from the same location. It will overwrite the backup file and keep the fresh backup. Enjoy!!!! Important Note: Please test it before you use it at your system. Thanks, -- ************************************************************** *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library <http://library.nitrkl.ac.in> National Institute of Technology <http://nitrkl.ac.in> Rourkela, Odisha - INDIA 769008 *e-mail: *tripathidp(a)nitrkl.ac.in, dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com *mobile: *+91-8895296796 *www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Beautiful libraries and one of them the oldest
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

http://www.techinsider.io/inside-al-qarawiyyin-the-oldest-library-in-the-wo… This library in Morocco is claimed to be the oldest continually operating library in the world. And certainly it is beautiful. http://www.techinsider.io/the-most-beautiful-new-libraries-in-the-world-201… http://www.techinsider.io/most-beautiful-libraries-in-the-world-2016-5 http://www.techinsider.io/the-oldest-libraries-in-the-world-2016-4 Best. 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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Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests
by DP Tripathi 06 Jul '16

06 Jul '16

Understanding IELTS: Techniques for English Language Tests Improve your English and prepare for tests, such as IELTS reading, writing, speaking and listening, with this free online course. Go to course – starts 11 Jul About the course Anyone thinking about taking an English language test, such as IELTS, will find this course particularly useful, but all English language learners will benefit from the tips and advice given in the course. The course focuses on the IELTS test (International English Language Testing System). IELTS is the world’s most popular English language test for higher education and global migration. IELTS is accepted by over 9,000 organisations worldwide including universities, employers, immigration authorities and professional bodies. Over 2.2 million IELTS tests were taken globally last year. This course will take you through each stage of the IELTS test — reading, writing, speaking and listening. At each stage there will be advice from our video tutor and a team of experienced IELTS educators. You will also be asked to share your experiences, tips and opinions with other learners. By the end of the Understanding IELTS course, you will: be familiar with all parts of the IELTS test have some useful tips to help you achieve your IELTS goals understand how the IELTS test is assessed have an opportunity to have your written and spoken English assessed by other learners The British Council has over 80 years’ experience in English language teaching and assessment and delivers IELTS tests in more than 100 countries. The course draws on the British Council’s expertise in online learning and will give you the opportunity to purchase a Statement of Participation. You can find out more about this course in Chris Cavey’s post for the FutureLearn blog: “IELTS: a global test for a global language.” https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/understanding-ielts?utm_source=FL_DB&ut… -- ************************************************************** *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library <http://library.nitrkl.ac.in> National Institute of Technology <http://nitrkl.ac.in> Rourkela, Odisha - INDIA 769008 *e-mail: *tripathidp(a)nitrkl.ac.in, dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com *mobile: *+91-8895296796 *URL: http://dpt.librarianguide.co.in <http://dpt.librarianguide.co.in> * *URL: www.librarianguide.co.in <http://www.librarianguide.co.in> * *URL: www.koha.librarianguide.co.in <http://www.koha.librarianguide.co.in> * *URL: www.librarianguide.co.in/live <http://www.forum.librarianguide.co.in>* ************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers: ICDL 2016 Conference
by Nihal Alam 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

*ICDL 2016* *Smart Future: Knowledge Trends that will Change the World* *14-16 December 2016, India Habitat Center, New Delhi, India* The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is organizing ICDL 2016 during 14-16 December 2016 at IHC, New Delhi. Theme of the conference is Smart Future: Knowledge Trends that will change the World. ICDL2016 conference intends to bring together a plethora of leading experts and digital luminaries from multiple disciplines to discuss and deliberate on innovations in the areas of DL research, big data, social media, knowledge and innovation management, digital empowerment, e-governance etc that have potential to change the future world. The conference will host keynote sessions, paper and poster presentations, interactive panel sessions, workshops, special events and networking. ICDL 2016 will be an excellent forum to dwell upon several key areas of Smart Technologies including Big Data & Social Media Analytics, E-learning Platforms, Knowledge Innovation & Discovery, Open Access and many more… ICDL 2016 invites original submissions focusing on the theme of the conference. Key Thematic Areas includes (but not limited to): · Knowledge Discovery & Data Mining · Data and Information Visualization · Social Media Analytics and Computing · Knowledge and Innovation Management · Digital Research · Big data and analytics · Open data, open research and open innovation · Digital library of the future · OER, Open Research · Digital Rights Management *Important dates* · 15 July 2016 - Submission of full papers · 1st September 2016 - Notification of acceptance of paper with comments · 30 October 2016 - Submission of the final paper after incorporating comments Participants are invited to contribute their research papers for presentation on the above themes and related aspects. The papers should be based on original research and surveys; case studies or action plans rather than theoretical explanations. Papers may be submitted to theICDL secretariat online (< http://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/paper_submission.php>using the conference website or electronically at ICDL2016(a)teri.res.in. For more details visit website < http://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/> *For further Information Contact:* *ICDL 2016 Secretariat* The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) India Habitat Centre Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, India Tel: +91 11 24682100 or 41504900 Fax: 24682144 Email: ICDL2016(a)teri.res.in Website: www.teriin.org/events/icdl -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LATEST KOHA LIVEDVD (VERSION:16.05)
by vinod mishra 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Dear All, Please find here link to download latest version of Koha livedvd (16.05) on Ubuntu 14.04. Please note that Koha has changed the version naming structure i.e. earlier it was like 3.18, 3.20, 3.22 but now its 16.05 almost the nomenclature is similar to Ubuntu versions. Koha Livedvd : http://mishravk.com/2016/07/koha-livedvd16-05/ Other Koha links : http://mishravk.com/koha/ Further Please feel free to contact in case of any difficulty or you are willing to implement Koha in your library. 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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Separate the Value from Generated Report in Excel Columns in LibSys
by DP Tripathi 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Dear All, When we generate the report in LibSys Software, it provides the report in .txt format and we find difficult to take the value in excel in different columns and sometimes we require urgently the values separately in excel files. Keeping that in view, I tried to separate the values in excel file using the LibSys report and prepared a video also. Video is shared herewith for your use and solve this kind of issues, if you are facing. Hope this will be helpful for you all. You can watch and also download this video from the following link. The benefit you will have by separating the values is that you can calculate the total numbers of titles, price and total no. of volumes etc. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2TSs-AuOCkw Feel free to write at dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com for any suggestion or query please. With regards, -- ************************************************************** *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library <http://library.nitrkl.ac.in> National Institute of Technology <http://nitrkl.ac.in> Rourkela, Odisha - INDIA 769008 *e-mail: *tripathidp(a)nitrkl.ac.in, dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com *mobile: *+91-8895296796 *www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in>* ************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IP Registry: The Global IP Address Database for Online access to scholarly resources
by Shamprasad Pujar 05 Jul '16

05 Jul '16

Dear All, The IP Registry is a single repository of the validated IP addresses for over 60,000 content licensing organisations worldwide, accessible by both publishers and libraries and maintained for the benefit of the whole scholarly communication community by PSI based in Oxford, UK and Boston, USA. More info at: http://theipregistry.org FYI Regards, Shamprasad M. Pujar, PhD Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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