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The Authors Guild takes its case against Google Books to the US Supreme Court
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Authors Guild vs. Google on Google Books: < https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/12/31/the-authors-gu… > *Washington Post* *The Authors Guild files to take Google to the Supreme Court* By Hayley Tsukayama <http://www.washingtonpost.com/people/hayley-tsukayama> December 31, 2015 Follow @htsuka <https://twitter.com/@htsuka> The Authors Guild has officially asked the Supreme Court to hear its case against Google — a long-running dispute over whether copyright law allows for Google to scan and post excerpts from books for its Google Books service. The group filed a writ of certiorari with the Supreme Court Thursday. Google's free service allows users to search for particular lines or quotes in books through the company's main search engine, and also displays parts of scanned pages of books. The Authors Guild and Google have fought for 10 years over whether that qualifies as "fair use." The Authors Guild first complained in 2005 that this violates copyright and undermines the value of authors' work by providing their books online and for free. The group has argued that Google Books, essentially, gives people access to their work without having to pay for it. It also objected to Google's partnerships with libraries to provide this online material. Google and the Authors Guild had worked out a settlement, but it was rejected in 2011 by a district court judge who deemed it unfair to authors, dropping the case back into court. Then in October, New York's 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals <http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/b3f81bc4-3798-476e-81c0-23d…> sided with Google and ruled the firm had acted legally when it scanned works — including those still under copyright — for its Books service. In his ruling, judge Pierre Leval <http://www.ca2.uscourts.gov/decisions/isysquery/b3f81bc4-3798-476e-81c0-23d…> said that Google's service does not devalue an author's work because having parts of the books online does not provide a meaningful alternative to having the full book (either by buying it or getting it from a library), and that Google was not meaningfully profiting off of its service — leaving it under the umbrella of fair use: Google’s unauthorized digitizing of copyright-protected works, creation of a search functionality, and display of snippets from those works are non-infringing fair uses. The purpose of the copying is highly transformative, the public display of text is limited, and the revelations do not provide a significant market substitute for the protected aspects of the originals. Google’s commercial nature and profit motivation do not justify denial of fair use. Google’s provision of digitized copies to the libraries that supplied the books, on the understanding that the libraries will use the copies in a manner consistent with the copyright law, also does not constitute infringement. Nor, on this record, is Google a contributory infringer. In the writ, a copy of which was provided to The Post ahead of time, the Authors Guild rejects that ruling and argues that it conflicts with other copyright rulings made around the country on how the laws apply in the digital age, and has far-reaching consequences for the future of U.S. copyright law: This case represents an unprecedented judicial expansion of the fair-use doctrine that threatens copyright protection in the digital age. The decision below authorizing mass copying, distribution, and display of unaltered content conflicts with this Court’s decisions and the Copyright Act itself. This case also presents important issues on which the circuits are split, highlighting the need for this Court to act. The Authors Guild does not want to shut Google Books down, but it does want Google to pay copyright fees, said Mary Rasenberger, executive director of the Authors Guild and a copyright attorney, in a statement. “Google copied books illegally—without permission, and because it could. It was inconvenient for it to seek permission, so it’s that simple,” she said in a statement. “Its actions cannot be justified after the fact just because Google Books uses the books to provide a research service in addition to the many other uses it has made for profit. ... All we’re asking is for authors to be compensated, if they wish, for the value their works bring to Google. We want to make that very clear. Our members are some of the biggest users of Google Books.” For its part, Google has said in the past that it believes Google Books does fall under fair use, and noted that it has become an invaluable research tool for many. It's also said that it would be prohibitive for it to provide the service and pay authors what has been determined by copyright law. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Supreme Court petition. ****** *<http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/24865/20160104/authors-guild-asks-supr… <http://www.lawyerherald.com/articles/24865/20160104/authors-guild-asks-supr…>>* *Lawyer Herald* Authors Guild asks Supreme Court to review Google Books scanning project By Staff Writer, Jan 04, 2016 The Authors Guild, an advocacy organization of Americans writers, has filed a petition in the U.S. Supreme Court to hear its case against Google Books scanning project. The petition is seeking the review of a lower court ruling that allowed Google to scan and post copyrighted books for its Google Books Service without the author's permission. The Authors Guild initially filed a lawsuit against Google in 2005 alleging copyright infringement. The tech giant launched Google Books a year earlier and began scanning books from leading research libraries to create a searchable online database. After a decade-long battle, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit ruled in October 2015 that Google's scanning project was fair use. However, the Second Circuit ruling was termed by the organization as "flawed" and was said to have also failed to see the damaging effect of Google Books, International Business Times <http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/google-books-authors-guild-appeals-us-supreme-cour…> reported. The Authors Guild's Executive Director and a copyright atttorney Mary Rasenberger said in a statement that Google copied books illegally without permission, because it could. Rasenberger said Google's actions cannot be justified after the fact just because Google Books uses the books to provide a research service in addition to the many other uses it has made for profit. Jurist <http://jurist.org/paperchase/2016/01/google-book-scanning-project-challenge…> reported that the petition filed last week mentioned Google copied more than 20 million books. At least four million of the books were still protected by copyright, but the company never got permission for their reproduction. The oldest America's writers organization further alleged Google provided the libraries with unlicensed digital copies of the books. The books that Google copied are stored in the Google Books search engine database, which became available to all internet users. According to The Washington Post <https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-switch/wp/2015/12/31/the-authors-gu…>, the Authors Guild does not want to shut Google Books down, but it does want Google to pay copyright fees. Rasenberger also cited that the organization is asking for authors to be compensated for the value their works bring to Google, and it wants to make that very clear. She added that the Authors Guild's members are some of the biggest users of Google Books. Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment on the Authors Guild's petition. However, the company has said in the past statement that it believes Google Books does fall under fair use. Google noted that Google Books scanning project has become invaluable research tool for many. Google also said that it would be prohibitive for it to provide the service and pay authors what has been determined by copyright law. -- 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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Assumed charge of Librarian @ BLDEA'S Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Vijapur
by Dr.Mallikarjun Bachalapur 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Dear Moderator, Kindly forward to the notice of all Library Professional Dear Sir/Madam, I am very happy and delighted to inform you that, I have been appointed as Librarian at BLDEA’s Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Vijayapur and I have assumed charge as Librarian on 4/1/2016 FN. I am expressing my heartfelt thanks to you for extending your kind support to me for the past two decades during my tenure as the Librarian at Kalpataru Institute of Technology, Tiptur. I am expecting the same cooperation to continue in future also from my professional friends and well wishers. Thanking you, (Dr.M.M.Bachalapur) Librarian *Contact Details* Dr.M.M.Bachalapur, Ph.D Librarian BLDEA’s Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Ashram Road Vijayapur- 586101 Mob: 97400 16911 Email: bachalapur(a)gmail.com T *Contact Details* Dr.M.M.Bachalapur, Ph.D Librarian BLDEA’s Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology, Ashram Road Vijayapur- 586101 Mob: 97400 16911 Email: bachalapur(a)gmail.com -- Dr. M M Bachalapur Ph.D Librarian BLDEA'S Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology Ashram Road, VIJAYAPUR-586103 Mob: 9740016911 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online survey - College Librarians Attitudes towards the Knowledge Sharing
by Hemanth Rao KR 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Dear Professional Colleagues & Friends, I am kindly requesting all College Library professionals to participate in an online survey about knowledge sharing. The main purpose of this is to investigate college librarians awareness towards knowledge sharing, factors influencing in knowledge sharing, perceptions about knowledge sharing and level of competence in usage of knowledge sharing tools & methods. Please spare some time and take the survey titled "College Librarians Attitudes towards the Knowledge Sharing in Karnataka State: A Study". Your participation is highly appreciated. We assure you information obtained from this survey will not be shared in any case and your opinion will be kept completely confidential. Please click on below link to take a survey. *https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DX8Z6GT <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/DX8Z6GT>* Thanks & Regards, Hemanth Rao KR, MLISc, MBA, PGDIPR, UGC-NET Library Officer, CTIC, HAL Bangalore Ph: 9611695838, 9964907600 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EasyKoha: New livedvd of Koha 3.22.1 latest version
by vinod mishra 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Dear All, Its my pleasure to inform you all that after long time i could able to upload new version of Koha livedvd EasyKoha 3.22.1 latest version. You may download it from : http://sourceforge.net/projects/vkmkoha/files/ Thanking you. -- With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] API score calculator--Congrats to Dr.Neerajkumar singh-by karunakar.N
by Karunakar N 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Dear Sir, congrats for your effort in bringing this app which will help all faculty fraternity who are working in various colleges in different states for their AGPs using API calculator. -- * Thanks & Regards,*** *Karunakar.N** B.Sc., MLISc., M.Phil., MBA. HOD & Librarian, Govt First Grade for Women College, Hunsur, Hunsur(T), Mysore(D). Karnataka, INDIA* Contact Number:- +91-9900143430 E-Mail Id:- karunakar.nk(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Workshop on Design & Development of Institutional Repository using DSpace@Chintech
by Vimal Kumar V. 04 Jan '16

04 Jan '16

Dear Professionals, Chinmaya Institute of Technogy, ( Chintech ) Kannur in collaboration with Dept. of Library & Information Science ,& Central Library Kannur University is organizing a two day *National Workshop on Design & Development of Institutional Repository using "DSpace"* on the 7th & 8th January 2016.The workshop is meant for academic Librarian, IT professionals.DSpace developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs is the software of choice for academic, non-profit and commercial organizations building open digital repositories & Digital Library collection. It is one of the most popular software available in Open Source. The workshop is fully 'hands-on'. I request you to depute one key person from your esteemed Organization to attend the workshop and requesting you to confirm the participation at the earliest.We are planning to restrict a maximum of 25 participants only for the workshop and it is going to be first cum first serve basis. Attached the brochure and application form for the programme along with this mail. online registration visit:www.chintech.ac.in Regards, -- 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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“Appointment of 4 Digital Library Project Assistants(Temporary)” at Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar
by Kotrayya Agadi 01 Jan '16

01 Jan '16

Dear Professionals, Greeting from Central University of Gujarat. CUG Library and Centre for Library and Information Science, Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar invites applications for appointment on Digital Library Project Assistants” Walk in Interview for “Appointment of 4 Digital Library Project Assistants(Temporary)” Date: 11 January 2016 More details click here - Walk in Interview for Digital Library Project Assistants. The details of advertisement are also available on the University website http://www.cug.ac.in/ With BestRegards,-----------------------------------------------Dr.K.B.AgadiAsst.LibrarianCentral University of GujaratSector-30, Gandhinagar-382030 I GujaratState I INDIA Tel: + 91 – 79 - 23260061M: 07405031234Email: kbagadi(a)cug.ac.in I library(a)cug.ac.inWebsite http://www.cug.ac.in/Thank you for considering the environment before printing

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Feedback Required on Online API Scores Calculator
by Anil Singh 01 Jan '16

01 Jan '16

Dear Friends, Place below are links for online API score calculator. This online calculator is also available on Google play store. This apps has been developed by Dr. Neeraj Kumar Singh, Assistant Librarian, A C Joshi Library, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Mobile – 9876575984, E-mail: neerajkumar_78(a)yahoo.co.in This API Calculator app will calculate API Score as per the latest UGC Notification, 2010. This online calculator allows faculty members to enter their API score under various categories & It will automatically calculate the API score as per the capping. It is very useful for the faculty members to know where they stand and what is their total API Score as per the capping. Online can be accessed through http://xlapp.cloware.com/mobileapp/mobile_input.php?a=5439 Download from Google Play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.xlapp.apiscore Your valuable feedback and comments on this apps are highly appreciable so that necessary changes can be made. -- with regards, Anil Singh Library & Documentation Division, National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi - 110016 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TRAI has extended deadline to respond to 7th January 2016
by dimple rp 31 Dec '15

31 Dec '15

Dear Professional Colleagues, TRAI has extended deadline to respond to 7th January 2016. Please do not support Free Basics without giving it a serious thought. Make an informed decision. Visit www.savetheinternet.in or www.fsmi.in to learn about the underlying issues. Dimple -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opportunity
by RAKESH SINGH BISEN 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

*Need one IT person(PGDCA/BCA/B Tech) and one LIS(M L I Sc) person immediately at CSIR-IITR, Lucknow KRC for one year.* *Call on 9453211879.* *Visit CSIR-IITR(Knowledge Resource Centre), 31, MG Marg, Nr High Court , Lucknow-226001.* *Contact: Rakesh Singh Bisen, Head, KRC,IITR, Lucknow.* RAKESH SINGH BISEN Head Knowledge Resource Centre CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research(IITR) VISH VIGYAN BHAVAN 31,M G Marg LUCKNOW-226 001 bisen.iiim(a)gmail.com *Phone:0522-261-5982(Office)* *Phone (EPBX):* +91-522-2620107, 2620207, 2614118 Ext. 304 M:09453-211-879; 09469210220 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement for Library Trainee Position at LNMIIT, Jaipur
by shweta 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

LNM IIT, Jaipur invite applications from young, dynamic and committed fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities for the position-Library Trainee at LNMIIT, Jaipur. This is purely a temporary position maximum for a period of one year. Selected candidates will be paid a consolidated stipend of Rs 10,000 per month. Candidates will have to work from Monday- Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotational basis. Campus accommodation will be provided on availability and as per Institute norms. Essential Qualifications and Experiences: Students who have Post graduate in Library Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.) with “Regular Course” with First Class may kindly apply. Students who have appeared for final exam and awaiting results may also apply but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of interview, in proof of having passed the examination with First Class. Candidates must have basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software/open source software and should be IT applications savvy. Candidates who have served the position of Library trainee at other institutes should not apply. Interested candidates may send their Resume at library.lnmiit(a)gmail.com or shweta.pandey(a)lnmiit.ac.in by January 5th 2015. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent academic record & performance in the personal interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Interview may likely to be held in January 2015. Regards, Shweta Pandey ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Only 24 hrs left.Everybody mail urgently using http://www.savetheinternet.in/ – Update on ".@rsprasad & #TRAI: #SaveTheInternet and preserve #NetNeutrality"
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Dec '15

30 Dec '15

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"National Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Library and Information Centres" -KCLA
by jasim s 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Dear Colleagues Kerala College Librarians’ Association (KCLA) in association with Marian College, Kuttikkanam and Kerala State Higher Education Council (KSHEC) is providing an opportunity through "National Conference on Best Practices and Innovations in Library and Information Centres" to ventilate the innovations and best practices which are implemented and succeeded in libraries and information centres. There will be cash prizes for the significant innovations and best practices in different categories. Important dates: Last date of receiving presentations: January 27, 2016 Last date of registration: February 10, 2016 Conference dates: 18, 19, 20 February 2016 Venue: Marian College, Kuttikkanam P.O., Peermade, Idukki District, Kerala-685531 Registration can be done online at < https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Ro2Y3BFBsfNSfiM377_hdNF0IbmLPYYclmZ4iFIO8_… > More information at <http://kcla2016.weebly.com/> Jasimudeen S Librarian St.Stephen's College Uzhavoor,Kerala -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application are invited for the post of Librarian in Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P)
by Subhodip Bid 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian in *Rajmata Vijayaraje Scindia Krishi Vidyalaya, Gwalior (M.P)* No. of Post and Pay Band: Viswa Vidyalaya Librarian (UR: 1) : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP of Rs.10000. For more details http://rvskvv.net/Tender/frm_download_file.aspx?Filepath=/PDF/RVSKVV_vacanc… -- 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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Application are invited for the post of Deputy librarian in Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)
by Subhodip Bid 29 Dec '15

29 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Deputy librarian in *Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IIT Gandhinagar)* No. of Post and Pay Band: Deputy Librarian (UR: 1) : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000. Minimum Qualification: Postgraduate degree in Library science/ information science/ documentation, with atleast 50% marks, and a consistently good academic record. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D degree in Library science/information science/documentation/archives & manuscript - keeping; knowledge of library computerization, evidence of innovative library service, professional commitment and relevant publications. Minimum Experience: At least 9 years of work experience as Assistant Librarian including 5 years in senior scale with AGP of Rs. 7,000/- or an equivalent position at an University or reputed Institute Library. Age limit: 53 years as on last date of submitting application. For more details http://www.iitgn.ac.in/pdf/job/2015/Advt-PWD-Staff-12-2015.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Online certificate course in LIS(RIE-school)-Congrats
by Karunakar N 28 Dec '15

28 Dec '15

Dear Nagaraj sir, Best wishes for your effort in conducting such courses with new concepts. In future you can try to create this opportunities for college libraries(certificate course) with certain modules. -- * Thanks & Regards,*** *Karunakar.N** B.Sc., MLISc., M.Phil., MBA. HOD & Librarian, Govt First Grade for Women College, Hunsur, Hunsur(T), Mysore(D). Karnataka, INDIA* Contact Number:- +91-9900143430 E-Mail Id:- karunakar.nk(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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An appeal to library professionals for unprivileged children's
by vinod mishra 25 Dec '15

25 Dec '15

Dear All, In continuation of my message ( https://www.facebook.com/mishravk79 ) on the basis of observation, i have written an open letter to the ministry of education which is available at below link for your ready reference. I would like to appeal all librarians especially school librarians to kindly encourage your school for such community benefits related activity and removing hurdles in free flow of knowledge and thoughts among the children’s. For detail of letter please visit at: http://mishravk.com/2015/12/rte/ -- With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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We cannot delay adopting ORCID any more
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Dec '15

24 Dec '15

Friends: Please see <http://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2015/12/15/all-about-orcid/> and the comments that follow the main text 'All about ORCID' posted by Ms Alice Meadows. This survey has revealed that support for ORCID is growing rapidly among students, researchers, librarians, research institutions, journals, and funders worldwide. The latest to mandate ORCID is the Royal Society which would insist on authors providing their ORCID iD from January 2016. There is no reason why we in India should lag behind. 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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Online Certificate Course in School Librarianship (CCSL)
by snraj 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional Friends, Greetings from RIE Mysuru! We are happy to inform about the launch of Six months Online Certificate Course in School Librarianship (CCSL) at Regional Institute of Education (RIE), NCERT, Mysore. The course was formally inaugurated by Prof. D.G. Rao, Principal of the Institute. To brief about Certificate Course in School Librarianship (CCSL), it is designed for the Teacher librarians, In-charge Librarians, Librarians and Administrative staff of Elementary, Secondary and Senior Secondary Schools managing the School Library. The 15 participants who were deputed by Sate Government agency from Southern States constituted the First Batch of CCSL. It is proposed to open the course to Graduates who wish to select School Librarianship as a profession from the next academic year. CCSL is designed with the objective to develop essential professional skills and competencies among the participant for effective management of school library. The 6 credit course is spread across six months duration and will be delivered in two modules with 9 units in each of the module deals with collection development for school library, library management, library services, conducting reading promotion activities, collaborative learning, information literacy, technological adoption for library automation, digital library for school, and use of web resources. The programme is designed on e-Learning environment using MOODLE. There will be two face to face contact programmes of 10 days each, with a time gap for undertaking assigned activities. We request your suggestions to make this program to reach the unreached. With regards, S. Nagaraja Librarian and Course Coordinator Regional Institute of Education, NCERT, Manasgangothri, Mysuru- 570006 Ph.No.0821-2413670 Mob. No.9901733236 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Article
by Kumara B 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional friends, One of my faculty member need below article, can anybody having please mail me (kumarapb(a)gmail.com).Title: FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT FOCUS ON OPERATIONAL PERFORMANCE OF PAPER INDUSTRY IN ANDHRA PRADESH STATE OF INDIA : MPIRICAL RESEARCH FINDINGS. - *Source:* Journal of Financial Management & Analysis . Jul-Dec2014, Vol. 27 Issue 2, p67-86. 20p. - *Author(s):* REDDY, G. SUDARSANA; REDDY, C. SIVARAMI; REDDY, P. MOHAN Links: http://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2606586 http://web.a.ebscohost.com/abstract?direct=true&profile=ehost&scope=site&au… By, Kumara B Assistant Librarian, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka E-mail: kumarapb(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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request
by monisha mishra 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear All, Does anybody has access to fulltext of the following article? Kindly arrange the following to provide the fulltext of the following. Rosa María Arin, Ana Isabel Vallejo, Yuri Rueda, Olatz Fresnedo, Begoña Ochoa. (2015). Stimulation of gastric acid secretion by rabbit parietal cell A2Badenosine receptor activation. American Journal of Physiology - Cell Physiology Vol. 309 no. 12 : C823 - C834 regards *Monisha Mishra* *LibrarianOrissa University of Agriculture & Technology,Bhubaneswar-751003Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ICBK-2016 Reminder - I
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

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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Application are invited for the post of Librarian, Deputy librarian in Manipur University (A Central University), Canchipur, Imphal
by Subhodip Bid 23 Dec '15

23 Dec '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian, Deputy librarian in Manipur University (A Central University), Canchipur, Imphal No. of Post : Librarian : 1 post; Deputy librarian: 1 Pay Band: Librarian : Rs.37400-67000 with AGP of Rs.10000. Deputy Librarian : Rs.15600-39100 with AGP of Rs.8000. Minimum Eligibility Criteria: LIBRARIAN i. (a) A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b). At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. ii. Desirable: .Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping. DEPUTY LIBRARIAN i. (a) A Masters Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b). Five years experience as an Assistant University Librarian / College Librarian. (c). Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library. ii. Desirable: M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation / Archives and Manuscript keeping / computerization of Library. For more details https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nZGpwa2tSRkRUNmlEbjNrM3JDMktnVl… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nX05QVmhJUXM1Z2ZDd21uOWFxMzJjWW… https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByvdtiBVAC6nN3czekpMdXJPTGl3TG12T3ZST3ZWeG… -- 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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Taylor & Francis have published Peer Review in 2015
by Segon, Shafina 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Finding out what authors, editors and reviewers really think of peer review Taylor & Francis have just published the findings in 'Peer review in 2015: a global view'<http://tandf.msgfocus.com/c/14qB2zXKomxzUdAkz6FaLK>, which brings together the survey results and focus group analysis into one of the largest peer review studies in recent years. Within the academic community, peer review is widely recognized as being at the heart of scholarly research. However faith in peer review's integrity is of ongoing and increasing concern to many. It is imperative that publishers (and academic editors) of peer-reviewed scholarly research learn from each other, working together to improve practices in areas such as ethical issues, training and data transparency. http://authorservices.taylorandfrancis.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Peer-… Key findings from 'Peer review in 2015: a global view' * Most researchers rate the benefit of the peer review process towards improving their article as 8 or above out of 10. * Most researchers wait between one and six months for an article they've written to undergo peer review, yet authors (not reviewers / editors) think up to two months is reasonable. * There is a strong preference for double blind review among all respondents, with a rating of 8 or above out of 10. * Single blind review is an unpopular choice but is more acceptable to STM researchers than HSS and, of those, editors and authors are more in favor than reviewers. * There are balanced views across the options of open, open and published, and post-publication review; with a mean rating of between 5 and 6 out of 10 in many cases (with HSS editors less supportive than STM). If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us at marketing(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:marketing@tandfindia.com>. Best wishes, Shafina Segon Marketing Head - South Asia Journals & Online Resources shafina.segon(a)tandfindia.com<mailto:shafina.segon@tandfindia.com> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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fwd: 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program
by Shamprasad Pujar 22 Dec '15

22 Dec '15

Dear Members, May be useful for some of you. Regards, S M Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ============== ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: IFLA Webmaster <webmaster(a)ifla.org> Date: Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 2:28 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program To: "ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> 2017 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program This program provides early career development and continuing education for library and information science professionals from countries with developing economies. It is jointly sponsored by IFLA and the Online Computer Library Center, Inc (OCLC). Program overview Up to five individuals are selected each year for participation in this intensive four-week Fellowship Program based at OCLC's headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA. The program gives Fellows opportunities to meet with leading information practitioners and explore topics including information technologies, library operations and management, and global cooperative librarianship. The Fellows visit many libraries, cultural heritage institutions and library organizations. The Fellows also observe OCLC's governance structure in action, gaining insight into issues affecting the global library cooperative. Fellows give presentations about their home countries and libraries and discuss real-world solutions to the challenges facing libraries today. The Fellows translate their learning and experiences into specific professional development plans that guide their continued growth as well as their personal contributions to their home institutions and country of origin. Application Deadline: 12 February 2016 Selection: March - July 2016 Announcement: August 2016 Program Dates: April - May 2017 Program guidelines The Fellowship Program is for library and information science professionals who are in early stages of career development and from countries with developing economies. Eligibility is limited to those who are from a qualifying country, have a degree in library or information science obtained within the past five years, and have at least three years, but no more than eight years, of library or information science experience. These and other qualifications are explained in detail in the Program Guidelines. Interested candidates should read the guidelines (available in PDF and Word format) and, if qualified, complete and submit the application (available in PDF and Word format) by the specified due date. Sponsorship opportunities and general inquiries The organizations that sponsor the Fellowship Program are seeking additional sponsorships from other interested organizations. For more information about sponsorship opportunities and general inquiries about the program, contact Nancy Lensenmayer, Program Director, OCLC Education and Professional Development. SOURCE: www.ifla.org/node/10067 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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