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Bits and Bytes Lecture Series: Library Automation using OSS - Koha
by Shivaram Gowda 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

Dear Members, You are cordially invited to attend the following lecture organized by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), NCSI-Net Foundation and SRELS. Title: Library Automation using OSS - Koha SPEAKER: Mr. Gopalakrishna, Libraian, BMS Institute of Technology & Mgmt., Bangalore . PLACE: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 DATE & TIME: Friday March 18, 2016 at 6.15 p.m. Abstract: Koha is one of the truly free open source, web based, Integrated Library Management Softwares, widely used in small and large libraries of all types throughout the world. Supports branch libraries, transfer of items from one branch to another, Search or Retrieve via URL (SRU), full MARC21 and UNICODE, Z39.50, RFID, Discovery tools and CMS to some extent. Koha requires a server running Perl 5.10 or later; MySql 5, Zebra 2.0.22 or greater, and a Webserver preferably Apache2 before installation. It is designed to be used with the support of 3rd party paid support company or by libraries with in-house IT support. Installation can be done using any one of the installation methods viz GIT (Version Control) for developers, Package (Standard) and tarball installation methods. Data migration can be done using Marc Edit application which requires data in text or excel format. With MySql update query knowledge one can port current transactions also from legacy software. One can manage KOHA at zero maintenance charges on standard installations. Above all Koha has strong community support like Mailing Lists, IRC etc. with warm regards Shivaram BS Treasurer, KALA - -- 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
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

From: K.S. Raghavan ksragav(a)hotmail.com Sent: Tuesday, March 8, 2016 9:08 AM Recent technological developments have enabled ready access to more information and data than can be comprehended and managed effectively. Ontology is an important knowledge organization tool and has a crucial role to play in capturing, organizing, representing and assigning meaning to information, data and knowledge. However, even after three decades of research, ontology development remains within the realm of research and has not entered the daily professional activity of librarians and information professionals. Ontology promises to enable intelligent Web applications, but such intelligent applications do not seem to have invaded the public and business domains. Many papers on ontology are merely descriptive - describing an ontology, ontology construction process, or a prototype application; there has been insufficient effort to draw out lessons and derive fundamental principles. This special issue of LIBRES seeks to identify such lessons and principles related to ontology development and application, and to suggest a direction for ontology research in the field of Information Studies. Papers that focus on issues and challenges in building large-scale ontologies, representing complex semantic constructs in languages like OWL, merging ontologies as well as successful designs for systems and experiments in the use of ontologies in knowledge management, information retrieval and knowledge discovery are sought. The special issue will also seek to bridge the gap between perceptions of the LIS community and ontology engineers to suggest a way forward. Critical papers on ontology editors - both commercial and open source software - will also be considered for publication. All submissions will be peer-reviewed. Deadlines: Submission of title & abstract for preliminary review: May 15, 2016 Submission of full paper for review: June 30, 2016 Author guidelines can be found at: http://libres-ejournal.info/author-guidelines/ LIBRES is a peer-reviewed open-access journal, published by Nanyang Technological University (Singapore), Wee Kim Wee School of Communication & Information. It was previously published by Curtin University (Australia), Department of Information Studies. LIBRES is indexed by ISA, LISA, EBSCO, Scopus and Cabells. Guest editors for the special issue of LIBRES: Dr. Kavi Mahesh (drkavimahesh(a)gmail.com<mailto:drkavimahesh@gmail.com>) Dr K. S. Raghavan (ksragav(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ksragav@hotmail.com>) Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering (KAnOE), PES University, Bangalore, India K. S. Raghavan Visiting Scientist Centre for Knowledge Analytics and Ontological Engineering (KAnOE) PES University 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage Bengaluru 560085

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Students Colloquium-3
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 COLLOQUIM - 3 (2015 2017) Intellectual Property Rights A Debate ABSTRACT Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) has been a subject of intense discussion. On one side, IPR brings value to ensure that innovators are rewarded for their intellectual creations and on the other sides, it is argued that it is against free expression and exchange of ideas. IPR dispute has involved the fun-damental trade-off between this two arguments. It brings a dilemma as how to balance artistic and entrepreneurial incentives with the interest of the larger community of users in a free unhindered exchange of ideas and product. There is a criticism that aggressive protection schemes of IPR re-gime goes beyond any possibility of creativity by others. So in recent times, the question arises as does it promote the progress of science and useful arts or promotes the unnecessary government monopoly. In this debate, we are going to discuss the issues of IPR and whether we still need it in a knowledge and technology age or should we do away with it. This will shed light on a critical reassessment of IPR. In this colloquium the speakers are as follows: Moderator Kanu Chakraborty Group 1 Shiva Shankar Mahato Gurrala Srinivas Dipanwita Das Group 2 Alovi Zhimomi Sagar Gajbe Kumari Vandana Date: 16-03-2016 Time: 2 p.m. Venue: DRTC (Room G-21), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited. Coordinator Dr. Biswanath Dutta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Photocopier that translates
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 15 Mar '16

15 Mar '16

This is pretty wild - your photocopier doing your translation! "Xerox, however, has done something interesting: its photocopiers are literally like Google Translate IRL. A new service from the company called Xerox Easy Translate lets you scan a document and it’ll plop out the other end in a different language." http://thenextweb.com/shareables/2016/03/10/photocopiers-basically-google-t… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA and young (and not-so-young) doctors
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Friends: I recommend this blog post from a young doctor to all doctors, medical researchers and medical librarians: < http://kpurshouse.blogspot.in/2016/03/open-access-where-did-all-doctors-go.… >. 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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Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, the New VC of KSOU, Mysuru - Congratulations!
by bas＠library.iisc.ernet.in 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

Dear All, It is a great feeling to know that Prof. D. Shivalingaiah, Registrar of Tumkur University, has been appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of Karnataka State Open University (KSOU), Mysore. He has assumed charge on Friday, 11th March 2016. Prof. D. Shivalingaiah has held many academic and administrative positions at Mangalore and Tumkur Universities before being appointed as the VC of KSOU. A simple, unassuming, honest, and down to earth person, Prof. Shivalingaiah may be the youngest VC of KSOU. Incidentally, he was also a student of Prof. V.G. Talwar, former VC of Mysore University, another stalwart in the profession. This may the first time that both the Guide and his Researcher in the LIS Profession have risen to the position of importance in the University System. After obtaining Master's Degree in Library and information Science from Bangalore University in 1985, Prof. Shivalingaiah worked briefly at the NIMHANS, and later joined the Mangalore University as a Documentation Officer In 1987. His other teaching and administrative positions include the following: He was appointed as a Reader, in the Department of Library and Information Science Mangalore University in the year 1995 and in the year 2003, he was appointed as the Professor of Library and Information Science at the Mangalore University and he also served as the Chairman of the Department during Jan 2006 to Dec 2007. His honesty, integrity and able administrative capabilities got him several other positions of importance such as the Deputy Registrar ( on Deputation) 1996 to 2005; Special Officer 2005, Registrar Evaluation at Mangalore University. He was appointed Registrar of Tumkur University in November 2009 and held that position till he became the VC of KSOU. He has also held the positions of Acting VC, Dean faculty of Science & Technology, and Honorary Professorship at the Tumkur University. Though Prof. Shivalingaiah has many achievements to his credit, few important ones include: Implementation of Gnanasangama, Smart Key - ICT initiatives of Higher Education, Dept., Govt. Karnataka Creation of good ICT facilities by setting up high-end servers such as web server, mail server, antivirus server, digital library server, University management software server and online journal server. Tumkur University was the first University to implement UGC Ph.D. Regulations (minimum standards and procedures for the award of Ph.D. Degree) in 2009 Instrumental in getting recognition to the University Under Section 12(b) of the UGC Act, 1956 Initiation of 73 skill development programmes under Modular Employability Skills Programme of Directorate General of Employment and Training (DGET), Govt. of India. Successfully installed CCTV Cameras in the University Campus for security measures and effective management of Administration The Action taken to implement SAKALA and Transparency Affiliation process has been recognized and appreciated by the Govt. vide letter No.ED 94 Praka 2014 dated 29th March, 2014. Other Universities in the State have been informed to adopt Tumkur University Model. As a very modest person, Prof. Shivalinagiah is loved and respected by one and all for his personality and achievements. I am sure that under his able leadership, the KSOU will raise to greater heights in its achievements and bring in a positive change in quality of education and research. My hearty congratulations to Prof. Shivalingaiah. With Regards, Puttabasavaiah. ########################################## Puttabasavaiah Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012 India. E-mail: bas(a)library.iisc.ernet.in Phone: 91-80-22932610 Mobile: 09448744814 ############################################ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bias in library search results
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 14 Mar '16

14 Mar '16

http://matthew.reidsrow.com/articles/173 This long article is worth reading. It shows how algorithms used behind search engines relied upon by librarians (Proquest etc) are biased and results could be misleading. Honestly I did not understand much of it, but I feel biased indexers are playing mischief. Dr P Vyasamoorthy Secretary General - Indian Society of U3As 30 Gruhalakshmi Colony, Secunderabad 500015 Telangana LL 040-27846631 / Mobile: 9490804278 The idea that women are inferior to men is absurd. When a man is born of a woman, how can he be superior and she inferior. [Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for Bid for ETD 2017
by Dr Ramesh C Gaur 13 Mar '16

13 Mar '16

Hi! I am pleased to inform you that the NDLTD Conference Standing Committee is now accepting bids to host the 20th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations, ETD 2017. Please submit your bid by e-mail to Ramesh C Gaur (rcgaur66(a)gmail.com) NDLTD Conference Standing Committee -Chair, by May 31, 2016. Bids will be reviewed by the NDLTD Conference Standing Committee and a recommendation will be presented to the Board at its next meeting scheduled to be held on July 10, 2016 at ETD 2016 at Lille, France. You will be notified shortly after the meeting as to whether or not your bid was successful. The last symposium was held recently in New Delhi, India (ETD 2015). Some previous symposia were held in Leicester, UK (ETD 2014), Hong Kong (ETD 2013); Lima, Peru (ETD 2012); Cape Town, South Africa (ETD 2011); Austin, Texas, USA (ETD 2010); Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA (ETD 2009); Aberdeen, Scotland (ETD 2008); Uppsala, Sweden (ETD 2007) Quebec City, Canada (ETD 2006), Sydney Australia (ETD 2005); Lexington, Kentucky, USA (ETD 2004), and Berlin, Germany (ETD 2003).The first meeting was held in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, in June 1998. Please note that should your institution be chosen to host ETD 2017 you will have the full support and help of the NDLTD Conference Standing Committee in preparing for the symposium. The conference planning handbook will also be available to the Local Organizing Committee. Potential bidders are encouraged to contact Ramesh C Gaur, Chair or any other member of the Conference Standing Committee early in the process of preparing their bid to express interest and receive guidance. (http://www.ndltd.org/a/ndltd.org/ndltd/directory/committees-and-working-gro…) The following information should be included in your institution’s bid: ➢ Rationale for hosting the conference. ➢ Your institution's involvement in ETD’s, past, present and future. ➢ The inclusion of a suggested conference theme and related sub-themes is not essential but will strengthen your bid. ➢ Dates: Please include proposed conference dates and explain your choice. Please also indicate if dates are flexible. ➢ Venue: • Geographic location • Travel – how to get there • Detailed information on conference facilities, i.e.,. number and size of conference room • Availability of Internet access in conference rooms ➢ Conference organization: • Level of logistical and financial support from host institution • Detailed information on conference support personnel • Detailed information on technical support personnel • Distribution of responsibility for conference organization • Capacity to record some/all of the conference on video (optional) • Committed sponsors, if any, and level of expected funding, if known • Accommodations: o Type o Cost • Access to conference venue • Proposed Social Activities • Tourist information, including nearby restaurants, local attractions Bidders are encouraged to attend ETD 2016 in France. Your participation can help in gathering more information about the organization of the symposium. Please feel free to ask for any further information / clarification. regards ramesh ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian & NDLTD Conference Standing Committee -Chair Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile:http://lib.jnu.ac.in/Ramesh_C_Gaur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian : Glossary of Library & Information Science
by Salman Haider 13 Mar '16

13 Mar '16

*Librarian : Glossary of Library & Information Science * <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/03/librarian-glossary-of-libr…> http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/03/librarian-glossary-of-libr… New entry in the Glossary of Library & Information Science <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/04/glossary-of-library-inform…> in Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/> Blog provides an exhaustive definition of a Librarian and 10 Infographics about the Librarian highlighting their duties, functions, roles, responsibilities, worth and importance, with interesting facts and figures. *Librarian <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/03/librarian-glossary-of-libr…>* ➨ A librarian <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/03/librarian-glossary-of-libr…> is a person who is in charge of or works professionally in a library and is responsible for its management and services. Librarian takes care of the library and its resources. Typical job of a librarian includes managing collection development and acquisitions <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/05/acquisitions-glossary-libr…> , cataloging <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/05/cataloging-glossary-librar…>, collections management, circulation <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/06/library-circulation-glossa…>, and providing a range of services, such as reference, information, instruction, and training services, etc. Librarians are trained in library and information science and are engaged in providing library services, usually holding a degree in library science. In the United States, the title Librarian is reserved for persons who have been awarded the ALA-accredited Master of Library and Information Science <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/p/master-of-library-and-informatio…> or MLIS <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/p/master-of-library-and-informatio…> degree or certified as professionals by a state agency. In a small library, such as a school library a single librarian may be responsible for managing the overall functions of the library but big libraries, such as a large academic library may have much staff to carry out different functions of the library depending on their qualifications, expertise, and functional specializations, e.g. acquisition librarian, archivists, cataloging librarian, electronic resources librarian, metadata librarian, reference librarian, serials librarian, systems librarian, etc. Based on the type of the library served, librarians may be classified as a school librarian, academic librarian, special librarian, etc. The increasing role of technology in libraries has a significant impact on the changing roles of librarians. A 21st-century librarian is required to be very much updated of technological changes. New age librarians are making greater use of emerging technologies in the library management and services to make it more popular and useful among the patrons. New age librarians are not mere bookworms, they are high-tech information professionals, and clever communicators, helping patrons dive in the oceans of information available in books and digital records. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... (Visit below link to read complete article) Read now complete article: http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/03/librarian-glossary-of-libr… Salman Haider <http://salmanhaider.blogspot.com> www.google.com/+SalmanHaider www.facebook.com/SalmanHaiderAuthor https://twitter.com/metadataexpert -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text articles
by Binod Yadav 13 Mar '16

13 Mar '16

Dear friends/Professionals, Please provide the full text of the following articles. 1. Reconstruction of Femur Length from its Fragments <https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=4572318171976319643&btnI…>. RU Babu, R Sadashiv, J Kiran - *Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology*. 2013; 7(2), 168-171. 2. Role of Estimation of Total Length of Femur from its Fragments on Medico-legal Cases <https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=10232078547514893854&btn…>. A Mahajan, APS Batra, J Kaur, BS Khurana - *Indian Internet Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology*. 2011; 9(3) 3. An Osteometric Analysis of Adult Human Femurs <https://scholar.google.com/scholar?oi=bibs&cluster=6181982189650209282&btnI…>. A Singh, M Nagar - *Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology*, 2013. 4. Femur length from femoral fragments: Regression equations for fragments of unknown sex- A regional study. *Indian journal of forensic medicine and toxicology*. 2015, 9 (2). Yours, -- Binod Kumar Yadav Senior Librarian B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal Phone: +97725525555 Mobile:+977-9804060641 -- 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 “AICTE RECOMMENDED E-RESOURCES ACCESS THROUGH GATEWAY PORTAL”
by Vivek Yadav 12 Mar '16

12 Mar '16

*One-Day Workshop on “AICTE RECOMMENDED E-RESOURCES ACCESS THROUGH GATEWAY PORTAL”* *http://www.lisportal.com/en/workshop/77-one-day-workshop-on-aicte-recommended-e-resources-access-through-gateway-portal <http://www.lisportal.com/en/workshop/77-one-day-workshop-on-aicte-recommend…>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Links Digest
by Badan Barman 12 Mar '16

12 Mar '16

Respected Mailing List Subscribers, Kindly find herewith the LIS Links Digest for March, 12, 2016. Job Vacancies 1. Library and Information Officer Vacancy in Centre for Enviroment Education (CEE), Ahmedabad Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/library-and-information-officer-vacancy-… 2. Requirement for Library counsellors at Algorhythms Consultants Pvt. Ltd. Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/requirement-for-library-counsellors-at-a… 3. Librarian Vacancy in Ballapur Institute of Technology, Ballarpur, Chandrapur, Maharashtra Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/librarian-vacancy-in-ballapur-institute-… Seminars / Conferences / Workshops 1. National Workshop on Information Literacy & Scholarly Publication Web: http://lislinks.com/events/national-workshop-on-information-literacy-schola… Regards, Badan Barman, Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University Guwahati-781014, Assam, India. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to the University's new Vice Chancellor
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 12 Mar '16

12 Mar '16

From: "Chikkamanju Nayak" <chikkamanjumlisc(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, March 11, 2016 9:19 am I would like to congratulate Professor Shivalingaiah sir, he has currently Registrar of Tumkur University has been appointed as who was today announced as the Karnataka State Open University's new Vice Chancellor after the Prof. M.G.Krishnan. It great pleasure to express Library and Information Science Professional occupied the Karnataka State Open University Vice-Chancellor post by Prof. Shivalingaiah Sir, This new position is better suited your talent and skills. You were too good for this place! Congratulations and all the best for the future success. From Chikkamanju Research scholar Dos in Library and Information Science, Managagangothri, University of Mysore-570006

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Vacancy of Librarian in DON BOSCO COLLEGE, PANJIM GOA
by Vivek Yadav 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Vacancy of Librarian in DON BOSCO COLLEGE, PANJIM GOA http://www.lisportal.com/en/short-term-jobs-walk-in-interview/73-vacancy-of… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy of – Assistant Librarian-IIM Visakhapatnam Last Date- March 16, 2016
by Vivek Yadav 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Vacancy of – Assistant Librarian-IIM Visakhapatnam Last Date- March 16, 2016 http://www.lisportal.com/en/short-term-jobs-walk-in-interview/71-vacancy-of… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Links Digest
by Badan Barman 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Job Vacancies 1. Librarian Post in Karnataka Public Service Commission (KPSC) Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/karnataka-psc-jobs-for-librarian 2. Assistant Librarian post at Shri Ram Murti Smarak , International Business School, Lucknow Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/l-asst-librarians-post-at-shri-ram-murti… 3. Librarian post at Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Lucknow Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/librarian-post-at-iim-lucknow 4. Requirements of Librarian, Library Assistant at DPS Society Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/librarians-library-asst-post-at-dps-ghaz… 5. Librarian at GD Goenka Public School, Greater Noida Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/librarian-at-gd-goenka-publis-school-gre… 6. Library Officer at Centre for Environment Education, Ahmedabad Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/library-officer-at-centre-for-environmen… 7. Librarian, Professional Assistant (Library), Semi Professional Assistant (Library), Library Attendant Vacancy in Hans Raj College, University of Delhi, Delhi Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/librarian-professional-assistant-library… 8. Multi-Tasking-Staff (MTS) Library Vacancy in PGDAV, University of Delhi, Delhi Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/multi-tasking-staff-mts-library-vacancy-… 9. Project Officer (PO) and Junior Project Officer (JPO) Recruitment in IIT, Kharagpur Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/recruitment-in-iit-kharagpur 10. Assistant Librarian required in Gujarat Forensic Science University (GFSU), Gandhinagar Web: http://lislinks.com/profiles/blogs/recruitment-in-gfsu-gandhinagar Seminars / Conferences / Workshops 1. National Workshop on Information Literacy & Scholarly Publication Web: http://lislinks.com/events/national-workshop-on-information-literacy-schola… 2. Seminar on Health Infoscape: Health Information for Librarians Web: http://lislinks.com/events/kerala-library-association-invitation-health-inf… Discussions / Forum / News 1. Active Service Spent on Pursuing Research Degree (Ph.D) May Be Counted as Teaching Exp. for Direct Requirement / Promotion Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/active-service-spent-on-pursuing-research-… 2. Cutting- edge technology in library services Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/cutting-edge-technology-in-library-services 3. VAT in ebook Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/vat-in-ebook 4. Request for an Online Survey: Strategic capacity planning for hybrid library environment Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/request-for-an-online-survey 5. Unable to View, Serached Books in Koha OPAC & Staff Client Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/unable-view-serached-books-in-koha-opac-st… 6. Call for Proposal for Book Chapter to “Law Libraries and the Transition to Digital Resources” Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/call-for-proposal-for-book-chapter 7. List of proposed Refresher Courses, Orientation Programme, Short Term Courses and additional courses for the year 2016-17 Web: http://lislinks.com/forum/topics/list-of-proposed-refresher-courses-orienta… Regards, -- Badan Barman, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India. Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+BadanBarman Twitter: https://twitter.com/badanbarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badanbarman?v=wall&ref=ts -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarianship: An introduction by Chowdhury G. G
by Sanjeev Jain 11 Mar '16

11 Mar '16

Book Must read to LIS Professionals http://www.flipkart.com/librarianship-complete-introduction-english/p/itmdy… Librarianship: An introduction by Chowdhury G. G Every profession needs an introductory text to its core body of knowledge. This definitive textbook is the most up-to-date introduction to the profession of librarianship for students and new entrants to the profession available. It is also the first to give a complete overview of all aspects of professional librarianship in the 21st century, and to offer authoritative analysis of modern libraries and librarianship. Key areas covered include: libraries and information services: evolution or revolution? information resources and services information organization and access library and Information users and society library technologies library and information management LIS education and training. Each chapter in this user-friendly text features clear learning aims and objectives and a list of revision questions to test and consolidate knowledge and understanding. Readership: Mapping onto course content for library and information studies in the US, UK and Australasia, this textbook also supports CILIP's Body of Knowledge and provides a single source of introductory explanations of library and information concepts for students. It is also the quintessential primer for new professionals. http://www.facetpublishing.co.uk/title.php?id=046176#table-of-contents-tab -- Thanks & Regards, _______________________________ संजीव कुमार जैन / Sanjeev Kumar Jain -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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First call: Library instructions in the digital environment - call for chapter proposal
by Swati Bhattacharyya . 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Dear moderator, Please post the message as given below: Swati Bhattacharyya, Ph.D. Librarian Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Joka, Diamond Harbor Road Kolkata - 700104 India Phone: 91-33-2467-8300 (Bus extn: 416; Res extn: 106) Library: http://library.iimcal.ac.in *CALL FOR CHAPTER PROPOSALS* *Proposal Submission Deadline: March 30, 2016* *Changing the Scope of Library Instruction in the Digital Age* edited by Dr. *Swati Bhattacharyya (Librarian, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta) and Dr. K. Rama Patnaik* *(Librarian, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore)* *Introduction* Library instruction originates from Readers’ Advisory Service/User Education and Outreach Service. Earlier, this service aimed to educate users on identifying authentic information quickly and efficiently. However, the scope of this service has enhanced considerably in recent years. Besides, library instruction service is increasingly viewed as part of classroom teaching and thus, teaching is an important component. Current digital age is impacting the contents and delivery of instructional service in many ways. Instructional sessions not only describe various features of a resource, but these sessions also bring issues like the ethical use of information, copyright, value of open knowledge. Librarians are required to help users to learn the use of citation management tools, data visualization tools etc. The new paradigm of education – blended and online education – requires that learners are supported by library instructions in virtual mode. The library instruction in virtual mode is also useful for those who want to learn at their pace. The designing of learning objects for an instructional session – either in face-to-face mode or virtual mode – requires the understanding of Instructional Design and other related areas. Increasingly, library instructions are integrated into classroom activities, and it implies that such programs should be based on contemporary teaching philosophies. Given these changes, the knowledge of the Instructional Librarian on the contents of resources is required to be supplemented by the knowledge of how to create effective instructions. An instructional session has a significant teaching component. The familiarity/knowledge of learning models, teaching philosophy, instructional design, the use of technology, and communication contribute to developing effective library instructions. That the new/additional knowledge is required in this regard is evident from the job description of many positions for Instructional/Reference Librarians. *Objective of the Book* The book aims to report cases of library instructions developed in different contexts. The book aims to capture the large canvass of theoretical frames used from teaching, learning, instructional design, technology use, and communication in this regard. Practical experience with regards to challenges faced in designing instructions for wide range of users, in terms of age group, educational level, disciplines will also be reported. Library instruction is an area which is not taught but learnt on job. The goal of the book is to provide a platform for facilitating that learning from others’ experience and viewpoints. *Target Audience* The target audience of this book will be librarians who are engaged fully or partly with the design of library instructions and imparting those instructions to learners. Specialists in the areas of instructional design, communication in virtual media – they can examine the cases and contribute to this area further. This book will also be helpful for the entry level librarians who aim to pursue a career of Instructional Librarian. *Recommended topics include, but are not limited to, the following:* The chapters will be divided, broadly, in four areas: (A) Theoretical foundation/framework of designing library instructions Papers in this area will devote to the theoretical frameworks from learning models, teaching principles, instructional design, technology use, communication, library and information science and other areas, as applicable, for designing library instructions. (B) Cases of library instructions Papers in this area will report actual cases of designing and offering library instructions. The cases may target specific age group (child/adult), social groups (international students/migrants/learners from underprivileged groups), learners of different academic programs (primary education/secondary education, tertiary education), disciplines specific issues (humanities, social science, physical science and others). (C) Managing library instruction sessions Papers that will address issues related to managing library instructions sessions will be accommodated here. The issues may be challenges in integrating instruction sessions in classroom activities, inter-personal relationship. (D) Instructional Librarian – professional issues A wonderful contribution from established and senior Instructional Librarians will be how they prepared themselves to meet the challenges of this task, in the evolving library scenario, particularly in the technology enriched education system for last couple of years. Besides, reflections on how the LIS education can accommodate this area in view of the new landscape emerging from digital age, both from practitioners and academics, will be an important value addition to the book *Submission Procedure* Potential contributors are invited to submit a 2-3 page chapter proposal (approximately 2000 words) to the Editor by March 30, 2016 detailing the background, motivations and structure of the proposed chapter. The proposals can be submitted to http://www.igi-global.com/publish/call-for-papers/call-details/2148 Authors will be notified in short order as to the status of their proposals and sent organizational guidelines. Full chapters should be at least 8,000-9,000 words in length and are due on July 30, 2016. Final revised chapters are due on October 30, 2016. All chapters will be reviewed on a double-blind review basis. Contributors may also be requested to serve as reviewers for this project. *Important Dates* *March 30, 2016:* Proposal Submission Deadline *April 20, 2016:* Notification of Acceptance *July 30, 2016:* Full Chapter Submission *September 30, 2016:* Review Results Returned *October 30, 2016*: Revised Chapter Submission from Chapter Authors *November 30, 2016:* Final Acceptance Notification *Publisher* This book is scheduled to be published by IGI Global (formerly Idea Group Inc.), an international academic publisher of the “Information Science Reference” (formerly Idea Group Reference), “Medical Information Science Reference,” “Business Science Reference,” and “Engineering Science Reference” imprints. IGI Global specializes in publishing reference books, scholarly journals, and electronic databases featuring academic research on a variety of innovative topic areas including, but not limited to, education, social science, medicine and healthcare, business and management, information science and technology, engineering, public administration, library and information science, media and communication studies, and environmental science. For additional information regarding the publisher, please visit www.igi-global.com. This publication is anticipated to be released in 2017. Inquiries may be sent to: Dr. Swati Bhattacharyya Librarian, Indian Institute of Management Calcutta Email: swra2017igi(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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Research Methodology Course in Besant Evening College, Mangalore
by vasappa gowda 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Dear Sir/Modarator,There will be a UGC sponsored three day intensive Research Methodology Workshop at Besant Evening College, Mangalore during 25-27 April, 2016. Eminent researchers in Social Science discipline are the resource persons for the workshop. The workshop covers 'starting from how to start the research till report writing and submission of the report'. There will be practical sessions for analysis of data through SPSS. This is the golden opportunity to all the researchers in social sciences. There are limited seats. The interested participants are requested to enroll themselves at the earliest. Priority will be given on first come first serve basis. The brochure and the registration form are attached herewith. Please upload the attachments in the LIS Forum. With regards Dr. VASAPPA GOWDA, MCom, MLISc, PGDCA, PhDSELECTION GRADE LIBRARIAN & Workshop Convenor BESANT EVENING COLLEGE, MANGALORE-575 003, KARNATAKA STATE,INDIA.Ph (0824) 2491204(O) (0824) 2453109(R)Mob: 09448150365

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML)
by Subhodip Bid 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Indian Institute of Management Lucknow (IIML) *Educational Qualification:* First class Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or Associateship in information science. Candidates having Doctoral degree in Library Science will be preferred. Exceptionally deserving candidates with Doctoral Degree in Library Science can be considered for higher Pay Band of Rs.37400-67,000/-+ Grade Pay of Rs.9500/- *Experience:* Minimum 10 years inline experience at executive level in an Academic/Research Institution of repute. Preference will be given to the applicants who have been associated with the development of Libraries in technical/management subjects and also who have sound knowledge and practical experience of managing a state-of-art library in a highly automated, integrated and networked environment. *Pay Scale:* *INR* Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.8000 *Age Limit:* Below 50 Years. For more details: http://www.iiml.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Detailed-ad-PS-PA-Libraria… -- 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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Last few days left to register for the Elements of Effective Librarianship at BITS Pilani, Rajasthan
by I C Bandi 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Dear Moderator, Please post the following message in LIS Forum for the benefit to the LIS professionals in India. Thanks and Regards Ishappa Bandi Dy.Librarian, BITS Pilani, Rajasthan ________________________________________________________________________________ Dear All, Last few days left to register for the Elements of Effective Librarianship LDP workshop at BITS Pilani, Rajasthan in association with MANLIBNET from 8-9 April 2016. The main objective of this workshop is to equip librarians with: 1. New skills on content development that are crucial for providing the need based library services to the users. 2. Desired techniques so that they can develop the customer centric library services. 3. Marketing and promotional acumen for effective delivery of library services. 4. The necessary skills to develop the team and to make the library as a vibrant place. For more information and online registration, you can visit the website http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/ldp2016 THE REGISTRATION FEE: Rs. 2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand Only) ACCOMMODATION: Rs. 1000/-per day on a shareable basis at Institute's guest house between the two occupants i.e. Rs. 500/-per day, per head. LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION: 15th March 2016 With best wishes and warm regards, ********************************** Ishappa C Bandi Dy.Librarian BITS Pilani Campus, Vidya Vihar, Pilani-333031, Rajasthan, India Phone: 01596 51 5372/5331, Mobile:09982073556 Email: ishappa.bandi(a)pilani.bits-pilani.ac.in or icbandi(a)yahoo.co.in, http://www.bits-pilani.ac.in/Pilani/pilaniLibrary/ContactUs

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Kerala Library Association - Invitation - Health Infoscape: Health Information for Librarians
by Sriram V 10 Mar '16

10 Mar '16

Dear All, The Kerala Library Association is happy to invite you to attend the programme “Health Infoscape: Health Information for Librarians” on March 12th, 2016 (Saturday) at 10.00 am. The event will be held at DLIS Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, Kerala University Library Buildings, Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram. Session – 1: What the doctor says? Dr. T. K. Padmanabhan, KIMS Hospital, Thiruvananthapuram, Session – 2: A Healthcare volunteer’s perspective. Smt. Rahelamma Augustine, Former Dy. Librarian i/c, KUL, Thiruvananthapuram. Session – 3: An Information Specialist speaks. Dr. V. Vishnu, Librarian cum Information Officer, R.C.C., Thiruvananthapuram. Please join us for lunch thereafter. For more details please visit http://wp.me/p26wSV-xD Thanks and Regards, V Sriram Chief Librarian, Centre for Development Studies Thiruvananthapuram 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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Invitation to attend National Conference at MyDLIS
by chandrashekara m 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Dear Professionals, You are cordially invites to the Inaugural Function and participation of the National Conference on Bridging the Digital Divide: Open Source and Open Access Movement organized by Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysuru(Funded under UGC-SAP DRS II). Inauguration by: Prof. K. Chidananda Gowda, Former Vice-Chancellor, Kuvempu University. Key-note by: Dr. H.S. Siddamallaiah, Visiting Professor, Mahasarakham University, and Former Principal Librarian, NIMHANS, Bangalore Presided by: Prof. K.S. Rangappa, Vice-Chancellor, University of Mysore, Mysuru Date: 11th March 2016 Time: 10.30 AM Venue: B.M. Shree Auditorium, Near DLIS, Manasagangotri, Mysuru Further details Contact: Prof. Mallinath Kumbar Co-ordinator, UGC-SAP (DRS – II) Phone : 0821-2419377/9844355929 Regards Dr. Chandrashekara M. Professor & Chairman Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangtori Mysuru - 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419398 / 9448600970

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Fwd: Vacancy of two Assistant Professor in Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi – Last Date-10th April, 2016
by Vivek Yadav 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Vacancy of Librarian in Indian Institute of Management , Lucknow *http://www.lisportal.com/en/jobs/69-vacancy-of-librarian-in-indian-institute-of-management-lucknow-last-date-31st-march-9-2016 <http://www.lisportal.com/en/jobs/69-vacancy-of-librarian-in-indian-institut…>*

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MyLISA Book Talk on Saturday, March 19, 2015 @ 3:00 PM
by Sunil MV 09 Mar '16

09 Mar '16

Dear LIS Forum Members, Greetings from MyLISA Mysuru! MyLISA cordially invite you for 'Book Talk in Library Science Series' on Saturday, March 19, 2016; 3:00 PM at Conference Hall, Department of Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru. This month the Book Talk will be delivered by Sri. L.J. Haravu on his edited book "Case studies for teaching library management" authored by Sri. N.G. Satish & Sri. Anil Takalkar. The book was published by Kesavan Institute of Information and Knowledge Management (KIIKM). The book focus on case studies, in general, and use of cases in LIS Education, in particular. It also touch upon the value of case study method in teaching and training students & practicing librarians. Requesting you to make it convenient to attend the talk. *Brief Profile of the Speaker Sri. L.J. Haravu: * Sri. L.J. Haravu started his working life as a teacher of Mathematics, but soon turned to Library and Information Science as a career and profession, in which subsequently he has many firsts to his credit. He pioneered the application of computers to library and information management in India, and the development of India's first and only open-source library management system - NewGenLib. His expertise has been used by international organizations, such as UNESCO, FAO, and IDRC-Canada. His book 'Library Automation: Design, Principles and Practice' published by Allied is popular among library and information professionals. His interest in creative writing was like a dormant shoot, ready to sprout when conditions were favourable. Retired life in Mysore, India, and the company of people who view life through a wide-angled lens, has been the trigger for his creative writing begun a few years ago, first with short middles, then poems and stories that were privately circulated to a few friends and relatives. Encouragement from friends that these should be published has resulted as a book "Eavesdropping: A Collection of Short Stories and Poem" published by PartridgeIndia in 2014. With regards, Sunil M.V. Vice President, MyLISA Mysuru -- Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, INDIA Mobile: 99864 39832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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