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Reminder : 5 Day workshop on koha and joomla
by Silpa K 02 Dec '15

02 Dec '15

Dear Professional Friends, Central Library of College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala is conducting 5 Day Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management using Koha and Joomla during 16-20 December 2015.. Reg.Fee--Rs.2000/- (Rupees Two Thousand only)for TEQIP Institutions Rs.500/-(Rupees Five Hundred only) for Others Interested Professionals can download Application form and Brochure from our Library website *http://library.cethalassery.in/ <http://library.cethalassery.in/>..* send scanned copy of the Application form and DD on or before 09/12/2015. Submit Hard copy of the same at the time of Registration. Preference given to participants from Kerala.... Thanking You,, Silpa K Librarian ( in charge) College of Engineering Thalassery 9447074987, 9400057376 coethalassery(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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Presentation on "Application Guidelines for Graduate Schools in the United States and Canada" on Saturday, 12th Dec 2015 at 4.00 p.m.at IIT Madras
by Mohan Hr 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the presentation on "Application Guidelines for Graduate Schools in the United States and Canada" on Saturday, 12th Dec 2015 at 4.00 p.m. at IIT Madras. For formal invite pl. visit http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2015/mm-151212-higher-studies.pdf Seats are limited. To facilitate logistics please pre-register at https://goo.gl/7D5YQb With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 INVITE ================================================== IIT Madras Alumni Association, Madras Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on Application Guidelines for Graduate Schools in the United States and Canada By Dr. Ram. M. Narayanan Department of Electrical Engineering Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA 16802 USA On Saturday, 12th Dec 2015 at 4.00 p.m. At Seminar Hall, Dept. of Biotechnology, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036 Cmdr. Mohan Menon, President, IITMAA, Chennai Mr. H.R. Mohan, Chairman, IEEE CS & PCS Madras Mr. K. Bhaskaran, Chairman, CSI Chennai Programme ========= 4.00 p.m.: Tea & Fellowship 4.30 p.m.: Presentation About the Presentation ================= The number of foreign students applying for graduate study in the United States and Canada has increased substantially in recent years, driven by the ready availability of school information from the web as well as family and friends. However, the intake of graduate students has not kept up with the rise in the number of applicants. The percentage of applicants offered admission is low (about 10-15%), while the percentage of applicants offered financial assistance prior to entry is even lower (about 5% or less). The speaker has reviewed hundreds of applications over the past 20-25 years and has seen a wide range in the quality of the applications, which is generally not correlated with the quality of the applicants. There have been several occasions when high-quality applicants have been denied admission solely based upon very weak application portfolios, mainly the statement of purpose (SOP) and reference letters. This presentation aims to be a "how to" guide to strengthen your application thereby enhancing your chances of getting admission and financial aid. While the focus will be on engineering studies, several of the guidelines should be applicable to other fields as well, especially science and mathematics. About the speaker ============= Ram. M. Narayanan received his B.Tech from lIT Madras, Chennai in 1976 and his Ph.D. from University of Massachusetts in 1988. He was a Design Engineer in BEL Ghaziabad (1976-83) and a faculty member at University of Nebraska (1988-2003). He is currently Professor of Electrical Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. His interests are UWB radar systems and applications, radar networking, microwave tomography, and RF tags. He is a Fellow of IETE, IEEE, and SPIE. Registration ========= Seats are limited. To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/7D5YQb Confirmation of registration will be mailed by 10th Dec 2015 or earlier. -- 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 -- DRTC/ISI International conference ICBK 2016
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 International conference on Big Data & Knowledge Discovery Date: 9th to 11th March 2016 Hosted By Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bangalore, India Much of the research generates, analyses data making it ubiquitous especially in applied sciences whether it is natural, physical and social. Worldwide there has been keen interest in Big Data applications in many a domain. We foresee at least four key players in the emerging Data Science - Library and Information Professionals (involved in acquisition, curation and publishing big data), computer science professionals (creating plat forms for big data like hadoop eco-system), statisticians (analytics and visualization) and domain experts. The situation opens up new and interesting opportunities for professionals to explore and learn all aspects of what has taken the shape, holistically, of DATA SCIENCE. In view of the developments in data, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute announces International Conference on Big Data and Knowledge Discovery (ICBK). The objective of the conference is to offer a platform for exchange of ideas of the international community related to all aspects of data science. The conference offers the opportunity to explore the main theme of Big Data and Knowledge discovery under the following themes. Call for papers: Themes and Topics [not limited to these...] General: - Big Data Acquisition, Integration, Cleaning, and Best Practices - Big Data Quality and Provenance Control - Big Data Persistence, Curation and Preservation - Data security, licensing and privacy - Metadata and Ontology for Big Data - Standards and Protocols for Big Data - Role of Librarians in Data Publishing, Data curation and services - Building Data Repositories - Data Citation Practices - Altmetrics and Big Data - Big Data in Social Networks - Capturing, Analysing and Visualising Streaming Data - Big Data Search and Retrieval - Linked Open Data - Big Data in Semantic Web - Mobile Data Management Social Sciences data - Census data analysis - Econometric data, forecasting systems - Budgeting and Data based policies - Agriculture data production and management - Open Government Data - Big Data in E-Governance - Role of Big Data in building Smart Cities - Big Data in Business Analytics - Big Data for Rural Development Domain Specific Data in Science & Technology: - Technology for Big Data Management, Hadoop Eco System - IoT-cloud Integration - Agriculture Data Management, Data Sharing Policies and Platform - Data Analytics in Health - Bioinformatics Data applications - Other domains: meteorological data, geo-spatial data, genomic data, data based analysis of sports etc. Special Sessions - Social Science data analysis and applications - Open Knowledge and Data in Agriculture and Nutrition - Data for Smart Cities - Government and International Open Data Initiatives Important Dates - Registration Open from: 1st Dec 2015 - Submission of Full paper: 8th Jan 2016 - Notification of Paper Acceptance: 8th Feb 2016 - Early bird registration over: 18th Feb 2016 - Camera reedy paper submission over: 25th Feb 2016 Early Bird Registration Fee India & SAARC Countries: Rs.3000/- Other Countries: US $50 Regular Registration India & SAARC Countries: Rs. 3500/- Other Countries: US $60 Students Registration Students: Rs. 1000/- or $20 The Demand Draft (DD) should be made in favour of Indian Statistical Institute, payable at Bangalore. Important Links: Conference Website -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/icbk Registration Information -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/registration Call for paper -> http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/callforpaper VISA INFORMATION -> https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/ Write to us -> icbk2016@ drtc.isibang.ac.in Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Address: Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Landmark: Near Bangalore University Contact Person: Prof. A.R.D. Prasad (CONVENOR) Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) 8th Mile Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore - 560059, Karnataka, India. Phone: +91-80/26985490/28482711 Fax: +91-80-28484265 E-mail: icbk(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article- reg
by ananda. s.k 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Dear LIS Members One of our faculty member require the following article "*Karthikeyan. S (1990), The fauna of Bangalore- The vertebrate and butterflies of Bangalore: A checklist. Bangalore, World wide Fund for nature- India, Karnataka state office." *Please do forward this article. It will be a great help indeed. Thanks in Advance *With Regards * *Ananda, S K* Librarian EMPRI (Environmental Management & Policy Research Institute) ananda.tthr(a)gmail.com ananda.0315(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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Call for Papers for the National Conference
by Vijaya Lakshmi 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Dear All, I cordially invite you to contribute your paper in the National Conference on Evolving Role of Libraries and Librarianship at Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli on Jan, 22 and 23, 2016. Please visit the Conference Blog for further details. The URL is National Conference on Evolving Role of Libraries and Librarianship <https://confsarada.wordpress.com/> Thank You, Sincerely, B.Vijayalakshmi http://vijilibrarian.blogspot.com/ *SRI SARADA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, TIRUNELVELI – 627011* *(Accredited with 'B' Grade by NAAC (CGPA - 2.76))* *(A Branch of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Tirupparaithurai)* *(Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli)* *We cordially invite you for the* *EVOLVING ROLE OF LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANSHIP* *Sponsored by * *RAJA RAMMOHUN ROY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, KOLKATTA* *MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA* *January 22 & 23, 2016* About the Conference As Information plays an important role in everyone’s life, Librarian needs to play a crucial role in any academic Institution or any Society. Now, vast information is available via Internet. At the same time, Users need is also increasing day by day. In this digital age, users need to be more information literate than ever before, while internet, e-mail, www can contain valid and accurate information, its very nature encourages quick and easy self publication. It is important to make the users to identify, evaluate and use the relevant information effectively. This conference will give a good platform to share and learn Knowledge and Experiences of Library Professionals and Blooming Library Science Students. About the College Among the seven colleges run by Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Sri Sarada College, Tirunelveli was started in 1986 to cater to the educational needs of the women of the southern districts of the Tamil Nadu. Our College aims to transform every student as “Nirai Nangai” - the Perfect Woman, the dream of our Founder Srimath Swami Chidbhavananda Maharaj. Our College is accredited with “B Grade” - CGPA 2.76 out of 4 by NAAC. Our college is publishing “Pragnavani”, the Multi Disciplinary Research Journal with ISSN No 2249 – 6017. About the Library Library facilitates Learning, Dissemination of Information & Knowledge by providing services with technology. Library attracts the User Community towards Library by activities and programmes. Library supports Research Activities and Research Publications of our College. Library facilitates other Library Professionals also to learn new trends & methods to be adopted in their Library. About Our Journal Since 2011, Pragnavani Journal has been published with ISSN Number 2249-6017 by Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli. The meaning of Pragnavani is Voice of Knowledge. It is bi-annual & multi disciplinary in nature. Our Journal aims to be the forum for Scientists, Researchers & Experts in various field of knowledge to share and discuss their high quality research work. About Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation: RRRLF is a central autonomous organization established and fully financed by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. The Headquarter of RRRLF is housed in Kolkatta. It is the nodal agency of the Government of India to support public library services and systems and promote public library movement in the country commensurate with the objectives as embodied in its Memorandum of Association. Organizing Committee: Chief Patron: Srimath Bhakthanandhaji, Administrator,SSC,Tvl. Patron: Yathiswari Saravanabhavapriya Ambaji, Secretary, SSC, Tvl. Advisor: Prof.P.Chandrasekaran(Major), Academic Director, SSC, Tvl. President: Dr.Smt M.Malarvizhi, Principal, SSC, Tvl. Resource Persons Dr. R.Sevukan, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, Pondicherry University, Pondicherry Dr.K.Elavazhagan, Chief Knowledge Officer, Indian Institute of Management, Tirchirappalli Dr. Susan W. Alman, School of Information, San Jose State University California http://ischoolapps.sjsu.edu/facultypages/view.php?fac=almans Shri. Santosh Hulagabali, Librarian, Library & Information Centre, Nagindas Khandwala College, Mumbai Dr.S.Ravikumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, North Eastern Hill University, Shillong, Meghalaya Dr Smt.A.Thirumagal, Librarian, Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli. Smt C.Hema, Librarian, The Madura College, Madurai Organizing Secretary: Selvi B.Vijayalakshmi, Librarian, SSC, Tvl Committee Members: Smt S.Gomathi, Assistant Librarian, SSC, Tvl Smt A.Rani, Librarian,Sri Sarada College of Education,Tvl Smt P.Vijayalakshmi, Senior Library Assistant, SSC, Tvl Smt A.Alagu Muthammal, Library Assistant, SSC, Tvl Smt B.Mari, Library Assistant, SSC, Tvl Selvi S.Krishnaveni, Technical Assistant, SSC, Tvl Advisory Committee: Dr.A.Hariharan, Founder, SALIS. Dr.S.Suryanarayanan, Advisor, SALIS. Dr.J.Dominic, President, SALIS. Dr.M.Mandhirasalam, General Secretary, SALIS. Dr B. Suresh, Librarian, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Dr K.Chinnasamy, Associate Professor & Head, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Dr.Padma, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Dr Kumaravel, Madurai Kamaraj University, Madurai Dr.K.Murugan, Librarian, University VOC College of Engineering, Anna University (Thoothukudi Campus). Dr.T.Raja, Librarian, St.Xavier’s College of Education, Tvl. Dr Smt G.Amutha, Librarian, VHNSN College, Virdhunagar. Dr.R.R.Saravanakumar, Librarian, Sadakathullah Appa College, Tvl. Dr.A.Muthukrishnan, Librarian, District Central Library,Tvl. Smt P.Renuka, Librarian, Parasakthi College, Courtrallam. Dr Sr Mary Johnsy, Librarian, Holy Cross Arts & Science College, Nagercoil. Dr.Jeba Anbu Malar, Librarian, FX Polytechnique,TVL Dr.S.Saravanan, Librarian, V.V. College of Engineering, Tisanvilai. Shri.E.Sugirtakumar,Librarian, Sarah Ducker College, Palayamkottai. Dr.N.Selvaganapathy, Librarian,Pioneer Kumarasamy College,Nagercoil. Smt S.Unnamalai, Librarian,Govindammal Aditanar College,Tiruchendur. Call for Papers Papers are invited on the following themes Soft Skills Information Literacy Information & Communication Technology Library Automation Digital Library Open Source Software Information Retrieval Library Services Library Resources Library Networks Classification Cataloguing Library Techniques Reading Habit Green Library Library 2.0 Social Networks Bibliometrics Webometrics Altmetrics Contributors are requested to send a soft copy of their papers through e-mail and hard copy along with Signed in Copy right transfer form. The document should be typed in, Ø A4 sheet, Single Column. Ø 1.16 line space, Times New Roman font 11 size Ø Titles should be in bold, font size 12, full UPPERCASE. Ø Sub Titles should be in bold, font size 11, First Letter alone Uppercase. Ø Author affiliation below the title should be in font size 10. Ø Abstract should have maximum 100 words Ø Maximum of 5 keywords. Ø Maximum 6 pages. Ø References as per APA Style. *Publication of conference proceedings:* * Selected papers shall be published in the conference volume bearing an ISBN Number. * *The abstracts of the selected papers will be archived on Indian Conference -Abstracting Database ICon-AD. (**www.iconad.in* <http://www.iconad.in/>*)* *Best Papers Awards will be given to best papers with best presentation.* *General Instructions*: Ø The maximum number of authors per paper must be only three. Ø The maximum number of papers either by collaboration or individually, is only two. Ø Only papers submitted along with the registration fee shall be considered for presentation and publication in the conference proceedings. *Registration Fees:* Professionals: Rs 500/- Students: Rs300/- An amount of Rs. 500/- may be paid along with the registration fee to procure a copy of the Conference Proceedings. *Contact: * Soft copies of the abstracts, key words & full text with acknowledgement & any communication regarding the conference may be sent to Address : Sri Sarada College for Women, Tirunelveli - 627011 Email : srisaradalibrary(a)yahoo.com Phone : 0462 – 2520129, 9442481288 SRI SARADA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN, TIRUNELVELI – 627011 (Accredited with 'B' Grade by NAAC (CGPA - 2.76)) (A Branch of Sri Ramakrishna Tapovanam, Tirupparaithurai) (Affiliated to Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli) EVOLVING ROLE OF LIBRARIES AND LIBRARIANSHIP *Sponsored by * RAJA RAMMOHUN ROY LIBRARY FOUNDATION, KOLKATTA MINISTRY OF CULTURE, GOVERNMENT OF INDIA January 22 & 23, 2016 REGISTRATION FORM Name : Designation : Institution : Address : Phone : E-Mail : Website / Blog : Short Profile : Do you want Conference Proceedings: Yes / No *Payment Details:* Amount : Bank : D.D. 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3 - Days Workshop on e - Granthalaya Software for Automation and Networking of KVS Libraries
by Ajit Prajapati 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

Dear All, 3 DaysWorkshop on e-Granthalaya Software for Automation and Networking of KVS Libraries Organized by Zonal Institute of Education and Training Chandigarh In Association with National Informatics Centre Government of India. For more details open the below link http://egranthalaya.nic.in/eGWorkshop_ZIET_Chandigarh_15DEC2015.pdf -- Thanks and Regards Ajit Prajapati 09662048549 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIPS 2016: announcement and call for paper
by Debal C Kar 30 Nov '15

30 Nov '15

*Library and Information Professionals Summit (LIPS) 2016* On *From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm* Thursday-Friday, 19-20 May 2016 New Delhi, India Jointly organized by *Ambedkar University Delhi*& S*ociety for Library Professionals (SLP)* Conference Venue: *Ambedkar University Delhi* *Lothian Road, Kashemere Gate* *New Delhi- 110006, India* It gives us great pleasure to inform you that next Library and Information Professionals Summit (LIPS) 2016 on From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm will be held Thursday-Friday, 19-20 May 2016 at Ambedkar University Delhi, Delhi LIPS 2016 will be an excellent opportunity for all including Librarians, Information Professionals, Researchers and Practitioners to share experiences, ideas, research results, meeting and networking. Don’t miss out on the many opportunities which will allow you to share your experiences and learn from other professionals. The principle objective of this event is to provide a platform for the exchange of knowledge and skills relevant to students, professors and Information professionals. This conference will offer an opportunity to put forward innovative plans, debate classic ideas, and promote closer cooperation among colleagues. It will solicit high quality research papers and provide an international forum for researchers, developers and practitioners to present applied and theoretical research findings. *Conference Theme* The conference aims to address the main issues of concern within the framework of *From Ownership to Access: Leveraging the Digital Paradigm* issues. Some of the important areas, which conference intends to engage itself with are listed below: 1. *E-**Books Access in Libraries* · New ways for Library Resource Access · Procurement and Management including Right management of E-books · Trends, New models and tools · Impact of eBooks on learning · E-books Accelerating - Will print books disappear? · Future of eBooks *2. **Web Based Access in Libraries* · Semantic Web · Text mining · Cloud Computing and Libraries · Social Media and Applications in Libraries · Social Networks, Virtual Organization and Networked Information · Web Archiving and Preservation · Next-generation web services *3. **Future Models of Accessing the Libraries * · Acquisitions and Collection Development · Access, Ownership and Resource Sharing · Economics of access versus ownership · Licensing Pricing IPR & Privacy Issues · Threats to Digital Lending · Database Ownership: Myth or Reality · New & Emerging Resources, Products, & Services · Library Outreach, Marketing & Advocacy · Open Access Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation on the above themes and related aspects. The papers should be based on research surveys; case studies or action plans rather than theoretical explanations. Papers are to be sent to Conference Secretariat at: slp.lib(a)gmail.com Submission of full papers (not more than 6 pages) with an abstract in approximately 200 words, keywords and references on A4 size paper with margin 1.5 cm on all sides in MS Word format in 10 points New Times Roman type single line spacing. Length of the paper should not exceed 4000 words. Details such as name of the author, designation, title of the article, abstract, name of the affiliating institution, mailing address, telephone number, fax number and E-mail address are to be included. The paper submitted must not have been previously published or presented elsewhere. The Programme Committee will have the right to edit the papers. Selected papers will be published in the proceedings. The selected papers will be published as edited book with ISBN number in print or digital format. *Registration Fees* Early Bird Registration till 30th March 2016 1st April 2016 onwards Indian Delegates Rs.1500/- Rs.2000/- Students/ SLA Members / Accompanied Person/ Retired Professionals Rs. 1000/- Rs.1200/- *Date to Remember* Last Date for Submission of full paper February 15, 2016 Authors to be intimated of accepted papers March 15, 2016 Early Bird Registration March 31, 2016 Accepted papers will be included in the proceedings, only if Registered on or before March 31, 2016 Conference Secretariat *Dr. Debal C. Kar* *Organising Secretary * *Library and Information Professionals Summit -2016* Ambedkar University Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi-110006 Ph. 23865084, 9811392242 Email: debal(a)aud.ac.in http://www.aud.ac.in __._,_.___ ------------------------------ Posted by: Dr D C Kar <drdckar(a)gmail.com> ------------------------------ Reply via web post <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/librariansahm/conversations/messages/24…> • Reply to sender <drdckar@gmail.com?subject=Re%3A%20LIPS%202016%3A%20announcement%20and%20call%20for%20paper> • Reply to group <librariansahm@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20LIPS%202016%3A%20announcement%20and%20call%20for%20paper> • Start a New Topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/librariansahm/conversations/newtopic;_y…> • Messages in this topic <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/librariansahm/conversations/topics/2444…> (1) Group website: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/librariansahm/ Visit Your Group <https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/librariansahm/info;_ylc=X3oDMTJmMzRpMmR…> [image: Yahoo! 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Invitation to participate in a National Consultation on Open Educational Resources, 1–2 December 2015, Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi ( for first 50 on first-cum- first served basis)
by Ramesh C Gaur 29 Nov '15

29 Nov '15

Dear Colleague UNESCO, the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and Jawaharlal Nehru University are jointly organizing a National Consultation on the theme ‘Open Educational Resources for Inclusive Development: Identifying Challenges, Addressing Opportunities’. It is our pleasure to invite you to participate in the event, which will take place at the Convention Centre, Jawaharlal Nehru University on 1–2 December 2015. We have enclosed the concept note for the event, and the detailed programme will be sent to you shortly. The National Consultation will work towards (a) identifying present challenges to the creation and use of OER; and (b) identifying opportunities for intervention for inclusive development through OER at the institutional and national levels. All discussions will be recommendation- and action-oriented. In particular, the Consultation will focus on seven themes, each of which will be addressed by a dedicated consultative session. The themes are as follows: 1. Examining the benefits and implications of the 2014 Open Licensing Policy Guidelines of the National Mission on Education through ICT 2. Examining good practices and case studies on OER-based learning 3. Exploring the role of digital libraries vis-à-vis OER initiatives 4. Adapting existing institutional OER policies 5. Developing and applying frameworks to assess the quality of OER 6. OER for persons with disabilities 7. OER for skill development We would be glad if you would kindly accept our invitation, and confirm your availability and participation by 30 November 2015 at the latest. We would greatly appreciate it if you could be present for both days of the event, and take part in the various sessions. Should you require any further information or assistance, please address your queries to Mr Anirban Sarma, National Programme Officer, UNESCO (a.sarma(a)unesco.org, +91 9999265920) and Dr Manas Panigrahi, Programme Officer, CEMCA (mpanigrahi(a)col.org, +91 9650154010). Yours sincerely, Mr. Shigeru Aoyagi Dr. Ramesh Sharma Dr. Ramesh Gaur Director and UNESCO Representative Director University Librarian to Bhutan, India, Maldives and Sri Lanka CEMCA JNU OER for Inclusive Development: Identifying Challenges, Addressing Opportunities A National Consultation on Open Educational Resources Concept Note[1] 1. Introduction The emergence of open content in 1998 and the release of 50 higher education courses via MIT’s OpenCourseWare in 2002 were foundational moments in the sharing of educational content via the web. MIT’s innovative course-sharing mechanism prompted UNESCO to organize a ‘Forum on the Impact of OpenCourseWare for Higher Education in Developing Countries’ in 2002, at which the term ‘Open Educational Resources’ (OER) was coined. The UNESCO Forum has since been considered a major landmark in the history of the OER movement. Speaking on the occasion, Prof. V S Prasad, the then Director of the National Assessment and Accreditation Council and India’s representative at the Forum, had observed: ‘The OpenCourseWare concept is based on the philosophical view of knowledge as a collective social product; and so it is desirable to make it a social property.’[2] 2. OER and Their Potential Impact on Educational Systems It is necessary to understand what OER are in order to appreciate their potential impact on educational systems. An OER is any teaching, learning and research material that is available in the public domain, or with an open license, free of the cost to reuse, remix and redistribute the material while retaining its rights. The word ‘open’ is of critical importance here – it refers not merely to the availability of the resource but to what one is allowed to do with the material. Copyright law provides for licensing any new knowledge generated, and it is within these same parameters that authors use a specific type of open license to allow full or limited use of the original materials created by them. The advantages of OER are significant. Having an open license affixed to an educational resource / material enables it to remain relevant and up-to-date. As the resource is available online, an author himself / herself is motivated to ensure that its quality is continually improved and its immediacy and relevance are enhanced. Further, the target community or audience for the resource also assumes responsibility for strengthening quality and relevance. This approach helps avoid the duplication of efforts, and enables teachers to focus more on the efficacy of classroom delivery and teaching. An open license also permits the circulation of knowledge, by allowing re-mixing and re-distribution, and sometimes promoting entrepreneurship and livelihood creation. (For example, a short story by A could be translated by B, adapted as a play by C, adapted into a film by D, and further used in a classroom by a teacher E to promote learning. This would be possible only if the original material was available as an OER.) 3. The 2012 Paris Declaration: A Framework for Action[3] In June 2012, UNESCO convened the World OER Congress in partnership with the Commonwealth of Learning (COL) and the Hewlett Foundation to observe the completion of 10 years of the term ‘Open Educational Resources’ and to evaluate the progress of the OER movement globally. The Congress released the now famous Paris Declaration which stated that OER promote lifelong learning; contribute to social inclusion, gender equity and education for special needs; and improve cost efficiency and the quality of teaching and learning. The Declaration also recommended that educational institutes across the world: 1. Promote the awareness and use of OER 2. Improve media and information literacy 3. Develop institutional policies for OER 4. Educate stakeholders on open licenses and copyright 5. Promote quality assurance and peer review of OER 6. Develop strategic partnerships to avoid duplication of work and technologies 7. Encourage and support research on OER 8. Develop tools to facilitate access to OER. 4. The Incheon Declaration – ‘Education 2030’: Towards Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Lifelong Learning for All On 19–22 May 2015, UNESCO together with UNICEF, the World Bank, UNFPA, UNDP, UN Women and UNHCR organized the World Education Forum 2015 in Incheon, Republic of Korea. Over 1,600 participants from 160 countries, including over 120 Ministers, heads and members of delegations, heads of agencies and officials of multilateral and bilateral organizations, and representatives of civil society, the teaching profession, youth and the private sector, adopted the Incheon Declaration, ‘Education 2030’, which set out a new vision for education for the next fifteen years. The final draft of the Incheon Declaration and Framework for Action has recommended the use of OER for the realization of its goals. Sections of the ‘Education 2030’ Framework that cite OER are: 1. Target 4.3: By 2030, ensure equal access for all women and men to affordable and quality technical, vocational and tertiary education, including university. 2. Point 43. A well-established, properly regulated tertiary education system supported by technology, open educational resources (OER) and distance education can increase access, equity, quality and relevance, and can narrow the gap between what is taught at tertiary education institutions, including universities, and what economies and societies demand. The provision of tertiary education should be made progressively free, in line with existing international agreements. 5. OER in India There have been steady attempts to promote and develop OER in India. In 2007, India’s National Knowledge Commission (NKC) formally recognized the role of OER to upgrade the quality of education.[4] NKC recommended the creation of a National Education Foundation to develop a web-based repository of high-quality educational resources in the form of OER through a collaborative process. The NKC noted that ‘an enabling legal framework that would allow unrestricted access without compromising intellectual authorship must be devised for this purpose’. The Creative Commons licensing system has since emerged as a legitimate way to share educational materials. The NKC also recommended faculty development and teacher training in the area of OER to improve quality. Concurrent with the NKC’s discussions on OER, the National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL, nptel.ac.in) emerged as the country’s flagship initiative for Engineering and Basic Science courses. In 2009, the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India launched the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT), which covered the NPTEL, to strengthen connectivity, content and collaboration in Indian higher education. In September 2012, the NPTEL released its materials with CC-BY-NC-SA licenses. The National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) also launched an OER initiative, releasing its educational materials under CC-BY-NC-SA. The National Repository of Open Educational Resources (NROER) at the National Council for Educational Research and Training (NCERT) however adopted a CC-BY-SA license for its materials. In a landmark development in February 2014, the NMEICT released its ‘Open Licensing Policy Guidelines’, stating its decision to adopt a CC-BY-SA license for all projects and materials funded by it. The Guidelines state that: ‘The release of learning resources, software and technology in an appropriate open license regime would foster an environment of openness, collaboration; and a culture of sharing, reuse and adaptation amongst institutions and teachers to enhance the quality of education in the country. Learners will have easy access to digital and non-digital resources available either freely or at a low cost. Teachers in remote areas will have access to quality resources and can contextualize the materials without worrying about prior permissions and copyright issues. […] Open licensing will also foster innovations in software development and create an ecosystem for the products delivered through the Mission funding.[5] Currently, three universities in India have adopted open licences for their educational materials. They are the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), the Vardhman Mahaveer Open University (Kota), and the Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University (Guwahati). 5. The National Consultation on OER The proposed two-day National Consultation on OER is titled OER for Inclusive Development: Identifying Challenges, Addressing Opportunities. The Consultation will be organized by UNESCO, the Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia (CEMCA) and Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD), Government of India. The event has been scheduled for 1–2 December 2015 at JNU in New Delhi. The National Consultation is expected to work towards (a) addressing present challenges to the creation of OER; and (b) identifying opportunities for intervention for inclusive development through OER at the institutional and national levels. All discussions will be recommendation- and action-oriented. In particular, the Consultation will focus on seven themes, each of which will be addressed by a dedicated consultative session. The proposed themes are listed below, followed by a brief discussion of each theme. 1. Examining the benefits and implications of the NMEICT’s Policy Guidelines 2. Examining good practices and case studies on OER-based learning 3. Exploring the role of digital libraries vis-à-vis OER initiatives 4. Adapting existing institutional OER policies 5. Developing and applying frameworks to assess the quality of OER 6. OER for persons with disabilities 7. OER for skill development 5.1 Examining the benefits and implications of the NMEICT’s Policy Guidelines More than one-and-a-half years into the implementation of the NMEICT’s Open Licensing Policy Guidelines, it is necessary to take stock, evaluate the progress made and identify areas for course correction. This session will explore the challenges to implementation and difficulties of compliance, along with the efficacy of the capacity development measures envisaged by the NMEICT, such as the advice on licensing (upon request) by the central project unit and periodic workshops on the Open License schema adopted by the Mission. 5.2 Examining good practices and case studies on OER-based learning This session will examine good practices and case studies related to OER from India, and up to two cases from other institutes in the South Asia that have demonstrated leadership and innovation in their adoption of OER policies and materials. The good practices of certain open universities in India could be examined, along with practices from the Open University of Sri Lanka and / or the Wawasan Open University in Malaysia. 5.3 Exploring the role of digital libraries vis-à-vis OER initiatives Institutional libraries tend to focus chiefly on research and scholarly material, books, journals and periodicals, but are not usually involved with the management of teaching and learning materials. Consequently, learning materials and OER, where available, are often poorly integrated into the user’s view of library resources. With the increase in the range and number of OER, libraries have an opportunity to capitalize on their already important role in students’ academic development, academics’ professional development, and the institution’s public portfolio. OER ought to be perceived as additional resources that subject librarians could reference in supporting students and researchers. They are also a new form of resource that require certain information literacy skills to assess (e.g. skills such as evaluating the quality of materials, their origin, currency and fit with a user’s existing learning patterns). This session will explore how libraries could actively advise institutions, academic staff and students with regard to: (a) Metadata and resource description; (b) Information management and resource dissemination; (c) Information literacy (finding and evaluating OER); (d) Creating subject-based guides for finding resources; and (d) Managing IPRs and promoting appropriate open licensing. 5.4 Adapting existing institutional OER policies This session will focus on examples of progressive and comprehensive OER policies adopted by Indian institutions. It will encourage other institutes to evolve similar policies, and will focus on developing a set of recommendations for adapting existing institutional policies. 5.5 Developing and applying frameworks to assess the quality of OER Several factors determine the quality of OER – their efficiency in achieving educational goals, their relevance to the target group, technical efficiency (in terms of content, pedagogy and organization of material), and ease of access (searchability and interoperability of delivery platforms). The rapidly growing number of online learning materials makes it necessary for users to be able find the most relevant and high-quality resources, and those which can be most efficiently reused, revised, remixed and redistributed. It is critical that a set of quality indicators and guidelines be applied in an objective manner to assess and enhance the quality of OER. This session will take as its starting point CEMCA’s TIPS Framework: Quality Assurance Guidelines for Teachers as Creators of Open Educational Resources, Version 2.0; and will focus on how to produce quality content for teaching and learning. The session will encourage an open discussion among stakeholders to develop strategies and address challenges relating to the quality assurance of OER. 5.6 OER for persons with disabilities Globally, research has shown that increasing numbers of persons with disabilities (PWDs) are enrolling in open distance learning (ODL) courses, and expressing an intent to utilizing OER. It is critical therefore for OER to be made more inclusive and disability-friendly. This session will focus on prerequisite actions (platform selection, content creation), implementing actions (platform use, accessibility of content, support services) and monitoring processes (assessing platforms and determining the suitability of content) with respect to OER for PWDs. Ongoing initiatives and existing good practices will be closely examined; and using the UNESCO–COL Guidelines for OER in Higher Education (2015)[6] as a basis, the discussion will also focus on developing basic guidelines for institutions, administrators and instructors to integrate accessible OER into the learning experience. 5.7 OER for skill development Skill development is a challenge for most developing countries. In response to the need for skill development, India has created institutional structures to provide skills training to 500 million people by 2022. The National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) that superseded the National Vocational Education Qualifications Framework (NVEQF) mandates that all training programmes should be NSQF complaint by 2018. The NSQF provides course descriptors at 10 levels, recognizes prior learning and several forms of learning, including formal, informal, workplace-based and private study. The need to train a large number of people means that existing systems will need to be upgraded and newer methods of training and certification designed. OER offer an excellent option for delivering skill training to millions. The use of OER can supplement face-to-face or hands-on training initiatives. Moreover, creating a repository of OER on different levels and discipline areas would be a valuable resource that could be be used by all Indian training institutions without duplicating efforts to create training materials. This session is envisaged as an extension of the National Consultation on OER for Skill Development organized by CEMCA in November 2014. The session’s objective will be to arrive at a set of recommendations and action points for the integration of OER into India’s skill development process. 7. Profile of Participants The two-day National Consultation on OER in New Delhi will be attended by 100–150 institutional administrators and decision-makers, Government representatives, librarians, information science practitioners, technologists / service providers, and other domain experts. 8. Expected Outcomes The National Consultation on OER will work towards achieving tangible outcomes at both the policy and programme levels. Each thematic session of the National Consultation will culminate a set of expert recommendations, action plans and a roadmap for activity. Collectively, these recommendations will take the form of a publication produced by the organizers, i.e. UNESCO, CEMCA and JNU. The recommendations will be disseminated to key stakeholders; and key recommendations will be taken up by the organizers and their networks / partners for further dialogue with Government and institutional decision-makers. Key action points could be taken up as part of the organizers’ subsequent programmatic plans and activities. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [1] Parts of this Concept Note draw on the public lecture titled ‘Open Educational Resources for Higher Education’ delivered by Dr Sanjaya Mishra (E-Learning Specialist, Commonwealth of Learning and former Director, Commonwealth Educational Media Centre for Asia) at Krishna University (Machilipatnam, Andhra Pradesh) on 6 November 2014. [2] Quoted in the public lecture ‘Open Educational Resources for Higher Education’ by Dr Sanjaya Mishra. [3] The complete text of the Paris Declaration is available at: http://www.unesco.org/new/fileadmin/MULTIMEDIA/HQ/CI/CI/pdf/Events/Paris%20…. [4] http://knowledgecommission.gov.in/downloads/report2009/eng/report09.pdf [5] The NMEICT’s Open Licensing Policy Guidelines are available at: http://www.sakshat.ac.in/Document/OER_Policy.pdf. [6] http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0021/002136/213605e.pdf ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian & Chair- ETD 2015 India 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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Workshop on Bibliometric Analysis With BibExcel Software at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli
by Vijaya Lakshmi 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Dear All, On behalf of my Guide, *Dr.A.Thirumagal Mam*, I am glad to invite you everyone for the Workshop on Bibliometric Analysis With BibExcel Software at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University,Tirunelveli on 11th December, 2015. This Workshop will give you exposure To download data from *Web of Science and Pubmed* To *analyze data* using BibExcel Software To apply *Zipf's Law, Lotka's Law and Bradford's Law* To find Author's *hindex*, Language of the paper, Country and Country's Collaboration To Create *Citation Map* You are requested to bring your laptop to gain the best through the workshop. *Registration Fees: Rs500/-* *Kindly confirm your participation by sending an email to library(a)msuiv.ac.in <library(a)msuiv.ac.in> on or before Dec 06, 2015 to make necessary arrangements sufficiently.* For further details visit http://www.msuniv.ac.in/News-pdf/Bibliometric%20Analysis%20with%20Bibexcel%… or please see the attached file. Thank You, Sincerely, B.Vijayalakshmi http://vijilibrarian.blogspot.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA and the Netherlands
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, November 27, 2015 3:33 pm To: "LIS-Forum" <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Netherlands Organization for Scientific Research (NWO) has tightened its granting conditions and from 1 December 2015 would insist on immediate open access. Please see: < http://www.nwo.nl/en/news-and-events/news/2015/from-as-soon-as-possible-to-… >. Indian science agencies should adopt similar mandates. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Workshop on “Research Publishing and Plagiarism” in Kerala Agricultural University
by Vimal Kumar V. 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

The Kerala Agricultural University (KAU) is organizing a One Day Workshop on “Research Publishing and Plagiarism” for researchers and post graduate students in the University Central Library, Vellanikkara, Thrissur on 4th December 2015. Workshop includes hands on sessions also. Those attending the workshop will be permitted to check their theses or papers for duplication within one year by using the databases and software available here. Rs. 200/- is the fees for those from outside KAU to be remitted in KAU account. Subsidized accommodation will be provided subject to the availability. As seats are limited, interested persons should register in advance with a copy of the consent letter of the institution in which they are doing research or studying. Brochure available at http://www.kaucentrallibrary.org/downloads/45.pdf For registration and more details, contact: The University Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University, KAU Post, Thrissur - 680 656, Phone: 0487 – 2438550-60 e-mail: library(a)kau.in; websites: www.kaucentrallibrary.org. -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blog: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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workshop on koha and joomla
by Silpa K 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Dear Professional friends, Central Library of College of Engineering, Thalassery, Kannur, Kerala is conducting 5 Day National Workshop on Library Automation and Content Management using Koha and Joomla during 16-20 December 2015.. Reg.Fee--Rs.2000/- for TEQIP Institutions Rs.500/- for Others Interested Professionals can download Application form and Brochure from our Library website *http://library.cethalassery.in/ <http://library.cethalassery.in/> * Thanking You,, Silpa K Librarian ( in charge) College of Engineering Thalassery 9447074987 coethalassery(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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CFP -- One Day Workshop on Vedic Self-Management: An Interactive Program based on Ancient Indian Wisdom on 19th Dec 2015
by Mohan Hr 28 Nov '15

28 Nov '15

Dear all, Pl. find the call for participation in the One Day Workshop on "Vedic Self-Management: An Interactive Program based on Ancient Indian Wisdom" on 19th Dec 2015 at Chennai. For the brochure pl. visit http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/ws-vsm-brochure.pdf For the registration form pl. visit http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/ws-vsm-regn-form.pdf Registration Fee (including Service Tax): Rs. 400/= for members of CSI, IEEE and supporting organisations. Rs. 500/= for others. As the seats are limited, early registration is recommended. For advance online registration pl. visit https://goo.gl/wYLkq9 Pl. note the registration will be confirmed on receipt of payment only For clarifications/queries if any, pl. contact: Mr. K. Srinivasan, Executive Secretary, CSI: Mobile: 09445420096 & email: csimds(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 ============================================== IEEE Computer Society, Madras IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IIT Madras Alumni Association, Chennai Chapter One Day Workshop on Vedic Self-Management An Interactive Program based on Ancient Indian Wisdom Saturday :: 19th Dec 2015 :: 10.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m :: Registration at 9.00 a.m. onwards Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 Program Objective: To make the participants understand the nuances of Self –Management based on Vedic Scriptures and inspire them to transform themselves through self-exploration. The Program is designed to provide strong theoretical as well as practical exposure to Karma Yoga and conflict resolution in the midst of moral or ethical dilemmas. Vedic Self-Management : Vedic Self-Management refers to the art of managing the self as a wholesome entity at the physical, emotional, intellectual and creative levels. At the micro level, the individual human being has to manage oneself properly in terms of his body, mind and intellect throughout his existence. The inherent Vasanas and the individual qualities constituting one’s core personality have to be clearly understood through self-introspection for tapping and harnessing the vast potentials. Vedic Self- Management is built on a holistic understanding of the nuances of Vedic scriptures for achieving internal transformation. Programme Coverage & Sessions: Holistic Vedic Management – An Introduction; Nuances of Body, Mind, Intellect and Meditation; Personality Mapping based on Trigunas, Panca Kosas and Cakras; Achieving Managerial Excellence through Karma Yoga; Dilemmas, Crisis Management and Conflict Resolution; Internal Transformation; and Case Study. Target Audience: All Professionals, Teachers and Students. Registration Fee (including Service Tax): Rs. 400/= for members of CSI, IEEE and supporting organisations. Rs. 500/= for others. The fee includes Tea & Lunch. Facilitator: Dr. S. Kannan is a Chartered Accountant and a Post-Graduate in Management Accountancy, a Certified Information Systems Auditor and a Certified Information Security Manager. He is also certified in Risk and Information Systems Control. He holds a Ph.D. in Commerce and another inter-disciplinary Ph.D. in Management and Sanskrit in the domain of Vedic Management. He has delivered lectures in various seminars and conferences of professional bodies and academic institutions. He has three decades of industrial and professional experience. Dr. Kannan has authored books on Vedic Management, Human Values and Professional Ethics, Corporate Laws, Industrial Laws and Project Evaluation. He is currently a Senior Consultant in TCS. As the seats are limited, early registration is recommended. Advance registration may be done at https://goo.gl/wYLkq9 But the registration will be confirmed on payment only Pl. send the payment by DD / Cheques drawn in favour of Computer Society of India – Chennai Chapter and payable at Chennai or through online (see the registration form at http://goo.gl/ylVJMf for details) and mail the same to: Computer Society of India, CSI - Education Directorate, CIT Campus, 4th Cross Road, Taramani, Chennai 600113. Payment can also be made through online and the payment reference no. can be provided in the online form at https://goo.gl/wYLkq9 Name of beneficiary -- CSI, Chennai Chapter Beneficiary’s Bank -- State Bank of India, MIDC, Andheri East, Mumbai Account Number -- 33934168390 MICR Code -- 400002057 IFSC Code -- SBIN0007074 For clarifications/queries if any, pl. contact: Mr. K. Srinivasan, Executive Secretary, CSI: Mobile: 09445420096 & email: csimds(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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BIBLIOPHILE WANTS HIS PUSTAKA MANE TO BE A NATIONAL LIBRARY
by Ragaavendra R 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

BIBLIOPHILE WANTS HIS PUSTAKA MANE TO BE A NATIONAL LIBRARY It's a sprawling one-room house spread over half an acre. Just that it spills over with books, seven lakh of them to be precise.And the three-member family that owns the house and the books have been literally driven to the margins of the room, a makeshift wall made of book racks carving out a rabbit hole of a living space. Aptly named Pustaka Mane (house of books), the repository houses titles on a plethora of subjects --from Shakespeare's dramas to Harry Potter series to ancient Vedas to books on software and even personality development. Located around a kilometre from Pandavapura railway station, near Srirangapatna, Mandya district, the library is the brainchild of sexagenarian Ankegowda M. Students and scholars from Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru and, occasionally, outside the country land here to dig into Ankegowda's literary treasure trove. Ankegowda, 68, has been a bibliophile from the time he can remember. "When I was in Class IX, I would purchase books on Swami Vivekananda for 25 paise. My villagers had no exposure to books. That's when I decided all kinds of books must be available under one roof," he recalls. And from then to now, books are all that have mattered to this man.Employed as the chief time officer with a sugar factory in Pandavapura, Ankegowda opted for voluntary retirement so that he could take up book collection as a full-time job.He never purchased vehicles nor invested in other assets. Instead, around a decade ago, he sold a piece of land in Mysuru for around Rs 10 lakh. The current value of that land is close to a crore. His wife Vijayalakshmi recalls the days when Ankegowda would bring in loads of books every time he got incentives and bonus. "While many of his col leagues brought vehicles or invested in land, my husband would bring tomes and tomes of books. >From the railway station, he'd carry gunny bags full of books on his shoulders; this was a common scene," she says. Ankegowda's son Sagar is pursuing his undergraduation in Kannada major at Pandavapura Government College. "I have two pairs of trousers and white shirts," says Ankegowda. Hari Khoday , a businessman who took up the rejuvenation work of Venugopala Swamy temple near KRS, visited Ankegowda's official quarters on hearing about his library . "Khoday was elated on seeing my collection; that time I had around 70,000 books. He bought this land and constructed the building in 2005," says Ankegowda. Then chief minister Sadananda Gowda visited the library and promised a fund of Rs 2 crore. Eventually , Rs 25 lakh was allotted. "Many writers, politicians and scholars praise me for my work. But managing finances is getting tough.I incur a monthly expenditure of Rs 70,000 just to maintain the library .I need Rs 60 lakh to construct another floor to place the overflowing books.In my absence, Pustaka Mane should become a national library ," he says. Russell Smith, a US citizen, recently wrote in the visitors' ledger: "Among the wonders of India, this library stands tall. To me, it's greater than the Taj Mahal. It is unfortunate that Ankegowda is receiving no help." REFLINK: http://epaperbeta.timesofindia.com/Article.aspx?eid=31806&articlexml=TOP-CO… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inclusion of E-Books in Library Accession Register
by Gopakumar Velayudhanpillai 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

I read the questions regarding the e-books management by Dr. D. Sheeba Jebaseeli Jasmine, CIPET. These are some of the very basic questions in this area. My answers based on the experience are provided below. It is essential to maintain a register for the purchased e-books. It can be included in the main accession register or otherwise. A separate register will give you a clear picture about your digital collection including its total number and the cost involved. Along with the purchase of metadata, the publisher provides you metadata in MARC format, which you can import into your software. The user who finds an e-book can directly open the book from the OPAC end of your software. You have to continuously give propaganda about e-books procured by you. No publisher allows you to download and keep the digital files related to e-books in a local server. It will be mentioned in the agreement signed between the institution and the publisher. Some publishers provide the e-books in complete files; some provide it as separate pdf files. It depends on the publisher policy. However no publisher allows you a continuous systematic downloading. Users can down load the books they need and use them at their convenience. You can include the data regarding the purchased e-books and their usage (The publishers will provide you the usage data on request) in your profile reports. Dr GOPAKUMAR V. University Librarian,Goa University Taleigao Plateau, Goa. PIN 403 206 gopakumar.v(a)rediffmail.com Office Phone: 08326519012 Mobile No: 09447056713 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hearty congratulations
by Vijay Jalagar 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

Dear professionals, Let us congratulate to Mr. Shrikant G Karkun Librarian Shri B.V.V.Sangha's Basaveshwar Engineering College Bagalkot, who has been awarded PhD Degree entitled on* "Use of E-Journals and Databases by Faculty and Research Scholars in the Universities of Karnataka - A Study."* from University of Mysore, Mysuru under the auspicious guidance of Dr. Mallinath Kumbar Professor Dept. Of Library and Information Science, Manasagangotri, Mysuru -- *$ *To Serve the Right Information For the Right Person at a Right Time* $* *Thanks and Regards,Mr.Vijayakumar JalagarLibrarianB.V.V.Sangha'sP.M.N.M Dental College and Hospital,Bagalkot-587101Karnataka, India* *Contact No: 9742307408* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Content Gaps in Discovery, a new OA article
by Dhanukumar Pattanashetti 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

Greetings Professionals, IEEE Client Services Manager Jalyn Kelly and IEEE Discovery Service Relations Manager Julie Zhu have published an open access article: "Collaborating to Reduce Content Gaps in Discovery: What Publishers, Discovery Service Providers, and Libraries Can Do to Close the Gaps." Surprising results... absolutely worthwhile reading. Published on November 7, 2015. Here is the URL to the open access article: http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/0194262X.2015.1102677 -- Kind Regards, Dhanu ************************************************************** Dhanu Pattanashetti, BE, MLISc IEEE Client Services/University Partnership Program Manager, IEEE, # 26/1, 5th Floor, WTC - Brigade Gateway Campus, Dr. Rajkumar Road, Malleswaram West, Bangalore – 560 055 Email: dhanu.p(a)ieee.org Direct: +91 80 4944 4366 Web: *http://www.ieee.org/go/clientservices <http://www.ieee.org/go/clientservices>*Check out IEEE Xplore Resources Section <http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/Xplorehelp/#/> Take up the India IEEE Xplore Challenge <http://ieee-xplore-challenge.org/india/> ************************************************************** IEEE. Advancing Technology for Humanity -- 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- RJS First Grade College
by Shiva Kumar 26 Nov '15

26 Nov '15

Applications are invitedfor the post of Assistant Librarian at RJS First Grade College,Koramanagala Bangalore. The candidate shouldpossess MLISc/BLISc & computer skills. Freshers may also apply. Interested candidates mayapply with full details of theirEducational Qualification/Experience send to shivakumar25(a)yahoo.co.in or Post to Dr. Prabhamani Librarian RJS First Grade College #1, Mahayogi Vemana Road 3rd Block, Koramangala, Bangalore – 560 034 Regards, Mr. ShivaKumar H.C, Asst. Librarian -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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A STORIED BOOKSTORE AND ITS LATE ORACLE LEAVE IMPRINT ON ISLAMABAD
by Ragaavendra R 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

A STORIED BOOKSTORE AND ITS LATE ORACLE LEAVE IMPRINT ON ISLAMABAD To read full text: http://www.ndtv.com/world-news/a-storied-bookstore-and-its-late-oracle-leav… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at JGI Group of Institutions, Bangalore
by meera anand 25 Nov '15

25 Nov '15

Dear LIS Professionals, With reference to the above subject, applications are invited for the post of Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at JGI Group of Institutions, Bangalore. 1. Post: Asst. Librarian Qualification: Master of Library Science 2. Post: Library Assistant Qualification: Diploma in Library Science or Bachelor of Library Science (BLISc) Interested candidates may forward their soft copy of resume to the following ID: hr(a)jgi.ac.in and post the hard copies to following address on or before 30/11/2015. Address: The Director Office of Strategic Communication and Human Resources JGI and Jain University 44/4, District Fund Road Behind Big Bazar, Jayanagar 9th Block Bangalore- 560 069 With Regards, Meeramani N Librarian Jain University Knowledge Campus Jayanagar 9th Block Bangalore- 560 069 E-mail: n.meeramani(a)jainuniversity.ac.in Ph: 080 46501720 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Conference
by ramasesh chowbiny 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Mysore University Library, Manasagangitri, Mysore in Association with Karnataka State SC/ST Professionals' Association is organising the National Conference on *"Library and Information Services for All: Reaching the Unreached in the Digital Era"* Date: 11th and 12th February 2016. Professional Librarians, Teachers in LIS, Research Scholars and Students are solicited to contribute research papers and participate in the deliberation. Conference proceedings will be released during the inaugural session on 11th February 2016. For details log on to http://www.uni-mysore.ac.in/library. Dr. C.P.Ramasesh University Librarian Mysore University Library, Mysore Dr. Ganapati Z Shinde president Karnataka State SC/ST Library Professionals' Association (R) Gulbarga University, Kaiburgi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Dr. Jagtar Singh for festschrift in his honour
by Khushpreet Singh Brar 24 Nov '15

24 Nov '15

Congratulations to Dr. Jagtar Singh Professor, DLIS, Punjabi University,Patiala for festschrift entitled “Transformation of LIS Education, Libraries and Information Services for Knowledge Society (Essays in honour of Prof. Jagtar Singh)” (two volumes set) in his honour is released by Dr. Muhammad Ramzan (President, Pakistan Library Association and Director, Library, Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahor, Pakistan) and Dr. Ashu Shokeen (President, ILA & Professor, DLIS, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshtra) on 20 November 2015 at the Inaugural Ceremony of XXXI conference of Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) on “Hundred years of LIS Education and Library Services in South Asia: Perceptions and Directions” organized at Panjab University, Chandigarh. The festschrift volumes are edited by Dr. I.V. Malhan, Dr. Trishanjit Kaur and Dr. Navkiran Kaur, and published by ess ess publication, New Delhi. Heartily congratulations to Prof. Jagtar Singh and the editors of the Festschrift. Respected Sir, your professional journey and outstanding contributions inspires us to set direction of our life and work. With Warm Regards Khushpreet -- Dr. Khushpreet Singh Brar General Secretary, Punjab Library Association (PLA)<http://www.punjabla.org <http://www.punjabla.org/office.aspx>>; Secretary, Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) http://www.satkal.org> Regional Secretary, Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) and Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab) E-mail: khushpreet.singh(a)gmail.com Mobile: +919815303000 -- 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 - Mumbai
by HELP LIBRARY 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

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 Regards, 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SCHOOL LIBRARY LIES IN NEGLECT
by Ragaavendra R 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

SCHOOL LIBRARY LIES IN NEGLECT A treasure of books at Queen Mary's Girls High School gathering dust. The school has 52 teachers with 49 women teachers and three men. The library room remained locked as there was no post of librarian. A booklet titled Telugu Action Songs meant for schoolchildren compiled by Bernard Lucas and published by Addison &Co in 1892; Kautilyarthasastram, a translation of the famous book by renowned scholar Mamidipudi Venkatarangaiah and Akundi Venkata Sastry and published in 1923 in Vizianagaram; Winston Churchill's The Gathering Storm, the first volume of his autobiographical work in the years prior to World War II - these books are among the many gathering dust in the wooden almirahs. Any attempt to just pick a book might leave a few severed leaves in your hand. Even as another National Library Week concluded on Friday, there has been no effort by the government to look at the treasure trove leave alone protect it. The century-old Government Queen Mary's Girls High School has a treasure of books acquired over a long period during its various avatars as nursing school, basic training school to train women teachers and finally the high school. Encyclopaedias of science, literature, on teacher training, some published in London and Lahore before Partition lie unread, uncured and uncared for years together now adorned by a thick layer of dust. A cloth as protective cover hangs over the ad hoc librarian's chair to shield him from peels falling off the traditional lime-mix roof. Twenty-seven to 28 almirahs are packed with books. Drawing teacher T. Anil Joshi who took upon himself the task of managing the library by issuing new books provided by the government to children estimates that the number of books could be upwards of 5,000. The school has 52 teachers with 49 women teachers and three men. The library room remained locked as there was no post of librarian. Tough task Salvaging the books in the Queen Mary's Girls High School library is a tough task. When drawing teacher Anil Joshi first opened an almirah he found about 150 books eaten by termites and crumbled in his hands "For two years now, I have been opening the alimarahs, spending money on applying some insecticide to prevent further damage to books," he says. The books have to be categorised, analysed for their value and utility and finally digitized to preserve them for posterity. However, the accumulated dust and the condition of the room that is cramped because of the number of almirahs makes taking up any restoration work difficult. Besides funds and expert help is required to catalogue and protect the books. The library room is hardly conducive to take up any sustained reading. "We feared opening the almirahs because we do not know how to handle them and are afraid of taking up the task as it might invite criticism," says a former headmaster. The school is headed by headmistress of a deputy DEO cadre which is mandatory to draw salaries and issue certificates to students. REF:http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Visakhapatnam/school-library-lies-i… Best Regards, Raghvendra R The information contained in this electronic message and in any attachments to this message is confidential, legally privileged and intended only for use by the person or entity to which this electronic message is addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, and have received this message in error, please notify the sender and system manager by return email and delete the message and its attachments and also you are hereby notified that any distribution, copying, review, retransmission, dissemination or other use of this electronic transmission or the information contained in it is strictly prohibited. Please note that any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and may not represent those of the Company or bind the Company. Any commitments made over e-mail are not financially binding on the company unless accompanied or followed by a valid purchase order. This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by Mail Scanner, and is believed to be clean. The Company accepts no liability for any damage caused by any virus transmitted by this email. www.jubl.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Inclusion of E-Books in Library Accession Register
by sheeba jasmine 23 Nov '15

23 Nov '15

Dear Friends, I need few clarifications on E-book Collection in the library. Our institute is offering PG and UG courses approved by AICTE. As per AICTE norms, 25% of the total number of titles and volumes each can be in the form of e- books. In this scenario, (1) should we write the details of the E-Books that are purchased in to the Accession Register? (2) If so, whether the same accession register that is used for print books is to used? (3) If yes, we have to input the details of those e-books in the Library Software also, which would be visible to the user / patron in the OPAC which may prompt for document loan request.... (4) How are those E-books disseminated to the users? That is, whether it is downloaded and maintained in the local server or on request from user, whether it is partially given to the users in pen-drive, E-mail attachment, etc. (5) Finally, when we show the statistics to AICTE or similar authorities, can we include the no. of E-books also into the Books category? I am sure, few of my colleagues those who are working in Engineering Colleges will have similar doubts, as they are likely to be in similar situation. Friends who are having e-book collection and using it extensively and senior professionals who are evaluating for AICTE or NBA may be able to help me. Kindly send your valuable reply. with regards,Dr. D. Sheeba Jebaseeli JasmineCIPET -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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