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Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries [Survey]
by Raj Kishor Kampa 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request you to participate in the survey on *Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries*. The information provided by you in the survey will be used for academic purpose only and kept in confidential.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. *Please participate in the survey and help assist in my academic endeavour. * Thank you in advance for your academic gesture by providing the honest feedback. *CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY <http://indianlibrarian.com/survey/index.php/786998/lang-en>* You may save and resume later the partially saved survey by clicking the " *Resume Later*" *Please ignore, if you have already participated in the survey.* Regards, *Raj Kishor Kampa, **M.A., M.Lib & Info. Sc., (UGC-NET), PGJMC, PhD (Pursuing)* *Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur* | 1, Bambala Institutional Area, | Pratap Nagar, Sanganer |Jaipur 302 033 | INDIA |T.+91 141-4771300 ||F. +91 141-2771334 |E. raj.kampa(a)jaipuria.ac.in <director.jaipur(a)jaipuria.ac.in> |Web. www.jaipuria.ac.in/jaipur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Attractions of National Conference on Scientometrics and IoT
by Ishwar Goudar 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Dear Professionals, Attractions/Positice Aspects of fast approachingTwo Day (25-26 Aug 2015) National Conference on Scientometrics and Internet of Things (IoT): 1. Plenary talks by experts from industry and academia 2. Preconference Tutorials at no extra charges 3. Conference explores links/applications between Scientometrics and IoT 4. Selected papers will be published in SRELS Journal of Information Management 5. Supported by Publishing industry, Corporates and Academia 6. Successfully Fourth in the series with good and active participation Apart from takeaways from Pre-conference Tutorials and Session Theme Papers by subject experts, participants will get an opportunity for presenting their research papers Organisers: Institute of Scientometrics (http://www.instmetrics.org/) in association with NCSI-Net Foundation (http://ncsinet.org) . Conference Dates: 25-26th September 2015 Conference Venue: The Solitaire Hotel, 3 Kumara Krupa Road, Madhavanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 Topics of Pre-conference Tutorials on the opening day: 1. Altmetrics: A New Path for LIS Research 2. Databases for Scientometric Research- Search Techniques and Data Analysis Resource Persons: Prof. I. K. Ravichandra Rao, Prof. S L Sangam, Dr. I R N Goudar and Dr. S M Pujar What to expect from the Tutorials? - Identify & explore databases for Scientometrics Research - Deep dive into search, retrieval & analysis - Tips, techniques & insights... - Demo access to the actual bibliographic and citation database(s) - Almetrics - The Concept, Methodologies and Developments Conference Theme: Scientometrics & Internet of Things (IoT). Part – I: Scientometrics Metrics Evolution: Librametrics, Bibliometrics, Informatics, Scientometrics, Webometrics & Altmetrics i. Empirical Laws of Bibliometrics ii. Growth Studies iii. Collaborative Studies iv. Obsolescence studies v. National Science Policy Indicators vi. Citation Analysis vii. Ranking of Universities and Institutions etc. viii. Journal Impact Factor & H- Index (Latest Developments) ix. Limitations and Issues concerned to Research Quality Indicators x. Recent Trends Part – II Internet of Things (IoT) i) Concept of IoT ii) IoT and its impact and application in LIS iii. IoT & Scientometrics iv. Systems and Machines v. Data vi. Applications The Organising Committee is in the process of inviting few more top resources on the topics of Conference. Call for Papers: The organizing committee invites good quality papers on research and technical works, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the themes and sub-themes of the conference mentioned above. Important Dates: Submission of papers: August 31, 2015 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: September 10, 2015 Registration (Fee. Rs. 2000/-): September 15, 2015 Conference Dates: September 25-26, 2015 Those interested in submitting conference papers may please submit the same to Conference Management System (http://ncsinet.org/conference) by 31st Aug 2015 More details of the conference is available at conference website at http://www.scientometrics.asia/ Organising Secretary: Anand Byrappa Organising Committee Chair: Prof. TD Kemparaju Conference Director: Prof. SL Sangam "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open data for development
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Please see http://blogs.worldbank.org/ic4d/new-report-how-open-data-can-drive-sustaina… Best. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free text books (or alternatives)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Friends in the LIS Community: Please recommend to your vice chancellors and deans to 'eliminate textbooks' as is being done at the University of Maryland and help students of your institutions. Please see < http://college.usatoday.com/2015/08/27/maryland-university-to-eliminate-tex… >. Best. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Shared Post] Forget the outrage: Stop signing away your author rights to corporations
by Arun 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Arun (subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com) thinks you may be interested in the following post: Forget the outrage: Stop signing away your author rights to corporations http://savageminds.org/2015/08/22/forget-outrage-stop-signing-away-rights-c… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Demonstrating the value of libraries
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Aug '15

29 Aug '15

Friends: Here is an excerpt from a news story in the latest issue of the* Bookseller*, < http://www.thebookseller.com/news/essential-councillors-understand-value-li… >. Nick Poole, CEO of CILIP, argues that research has proven having access to a library service delivered by qualified professionals can support teachers by boosting learning outcomes, literacy and pupil attainment. “Library services across the UK are delivering frontline support which helps reduce the pressure on health and social care services that make up some 20% of council spending,” Poole said. CILIP noted that some authorities have been able to strengthen their reserves during the period of the report, but still urged councils to consider retaining a quality library service as a means of avoiding significant cost increases elsewhere in their expenditure before building up reserves. The information was derived from Department for Communities and Local Government Revenue Summary Outturn returns submitted by local authorities in England. Good to hear that quality library service provided by 'qualified' (meaning with the right skills and attitudes) can not only boost learning outcomes in schools, literacy and pupil attainment but also make a difference in health and social care. It was Wassily Leontief, who won the Nobel in Economics in 1973, who showed tht investment in one area would have impact on other areas. Now the UK experience has shown the value of investing in public and school libraries. I have no idea of how the relation between library investment and its impact on health and social care and literacy and learning outcome in schools was established nor do I know the techniques used in this input-output analysis. But I am sure similar studies should be done in India so we could also show how valuable our public libraries are. Any takers? 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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KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Two Day Workshop on KOHA,September 12 – 13, 2015
by Sriram V 29 Aug '15

29 Aug '15

Dear All, KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces its 10th training programme, a Two Day Workshop on KOHA, the Open Source Library Management Software, during September 12 – 13, 2015. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram. Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS. Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002. Date & Time: Sept. 12 & 13, 2015; 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Resource Persons: Shri Arun V R (KSCSTE, Tvpm) and Shri Ashkar K (Mathrubhumi, Tvpm) Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks) Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only Registration: On first come first served mode. Online Registration: https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/two-day-workshop-on-koha-online-… Last date for registration: 05/09/2015 or until all seats are occupied, which ever is earlier ——————————————————————————– Registration fee must be paid through bank transfer mode or as a Demand Draft. By fund transfer to: Name: Kerala Library Association A/c No. 67061603692 IFSC Code: SBTR0000292 Bank Name: State Bank Of Travancore Branch Name: KUOC Trivandrum Branch Address: Kerala University PO, Thiruvananthapuram – 695034 ______________________________________ Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. The DD must be send to Mr S. L. Faisal, (Treasurer, KLA), TC 2/317, PVN-B/23, Pillaveedu Nagar, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom Palace P. O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004. _______________________________________ Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee All communications will be primarily through e-mail. For more details: Shri N. Parameswaran & Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Coordinators, KLA-CPD Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com) Mr Sriram V., Mob: 09447251892 / Mr S. L. Faisal., Mob: 09447699724 Click here for more details https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/kla-centre-for-professional-deve… Thanks and Regards, S. L. Faisal Treasurer, KLA Mobile: +91 9447699724 (slfaizal at gmail.com) Thanks and Regards, V. Sriram -- 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 Information Assistant in College of Materials Management (Ministry Of Defence), Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh
by Subhodip Bid 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian Information Assistant in *College of Materials Management (Ministry Of Defence), Jabalpur, *Madhya Pradesh Librarian Information Assistant: 01 Educational Qualification: Candidate should have passed Matriculation and Two Years Diploma Course in Library Science from a recognized University or Institute. Pay Scale: Rs. 5200-20200 + Grade Pay Rs. 2400/- Age Limit: 18-25 Years Last Date: September 18, 2015 For more details http://www.davp.nic.in/WriteReadData/ADS/eng_10202_107_1516b.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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Articles request
by janet lobo 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

Dear Professional colleagues, I am in need of the following articles, if available in your Library, Please forward to me. 1. Ethical Problems Posed by Laparoscopic Surgery. Book Title: Laparoscopic Surgery; Book Subtitle: A Colloquium; Book Part Part V: Pages: pp 305-308; Springer-Verlag New York, Inc. 2. Reconsidering the Soleus Muscle Flap for Coverage of Wounds of the Distal Third of the Leg; Annals of Plastic Surgery:June 2003 - Volume 50 - Issue 6 - pp 631-635; Authors: Beck, Joel B. MD; Stile, Frank MD; Lineaweaver, William MD, FACS3. Annals of Plastic Surgery: September 2001 - Volume 47 - Issue 3 - pp 269-278.                 A Modified Technique for Harvesting the Reverse Sural Artery Flap From the Upper Part of the Leg: Inclusion of a Gastrocnemius Muscle “Cuff” Around the Sural Pedicle.4. Clinical implications of oxidative stress and antioxidant therapy. Current gastroenterology reports. Vol.7 (4). pp. 308–316. Authors: Dryden, G.W., Deaciuc, I., Arteel, G. & McClain, C.J. (20! 05).5. Flavonoid antioxidants: chemistry, metabolism and structure-activity relationships. The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. [Online]. Vol.13 (10). pp. 572–584. Available : Authors: Heim, K.E., Tagliaferro, A.R. & Bobilya, D.J. (2002). With Kind Regards, Dr Janet Dotty LoboLibrarianFr Muller Knowledge CentreMangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Ph.D Viva Voce Communication
by Dr. M Tamizhchelvan 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

*Dear Sir * *Greetings* ***With your good wishes one of my candidate taking up the **Viva**-**Voce** examination.*** * I am very happy to invite you for the Ph.D Public **Viva** -**Voce** Examination* *Name of the Candidate : Mr. Bathri Narayanan, A L* *Date : **4th September 2015 at 11.30 * * a.m. * *Venue : Anna University, Regional Office Coimbatore, Maruthamalai, Coimbatore.-641 047 I solicit your presence and participation. I herewith attach the Ph.D **Viva** - **Voce** Examination Invitation.* ***Thanking you*** ** *Yours * *M. Tamizhchelvan* *Deputy Librarian* *Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed University* *Gandhigram - 624 302* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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PAPERS WITH SHORTER TITLES GET MORE CITATIONS
by Ragaavendra R 28 Aug '15

28 Aug '15

PAPERS WITH SHORTER TITLES GET MORE CITATIONS To William Shakespeare, brevity was the soul of wit. For scientists, it may be even more valuable, as conciseness seems to correlate with how frequently a research paper is cited. Adrian Letchford and his colleagues at the University of Warwick in Coventry, UK, analysed the titles of 140,000 of the most highly cited peer-reviewed papers published between 2007 and 2013 as listed on Scopus, a research-paper database. They compared the lengths of the papers' titles with the number of times each paper was cited by other peer-reviewed papers- a statistic sometimes used as a crude measure of importance. As they report in Royal Society Open Science1, "journals which publish papers with shorter titles receive more citations per paper". FOR COMPLETE READ AND REFLINK:http://www.nature.com/news/papers-with-shorter-titles-get-more-cita… 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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Refresher Course in LIS
by Chandrakumar, V. 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

The Department of Library & Information Science, University of Madras under the UGC- HRDC (formerly Academic Staff College), University of Madras is coordinating a Special Refresher Course - ‘Special Winter School on Library & Information Sciences’ from 12.11.2015 to 02.12.2015. Eligible and Interested Candidates are requested to apply. Applications for the Special Refresher Course can be obtained from the under mentioned website. http://www.unom.ac.in/asc/ *Department of Library & Information Science* *University of Madras* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to ILA National Seminar on 30th August 2015
by Dr. Rajesh Bhardwaj 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Dear Friends We are pleased to inform you that Indian Library Association is organizing a one day National Seminar and Dr. S R Ranganathan Memorial Lecture on Sunday, August 30, 2015 on the occasion of 21st Delhi Book Fair at *Pragati Auditorium*, Administrative Block, *Pragati Maidan*, New Delhi on a very important theme “*Inculcating Reading Habits in Digital Era: A Challenge to Libraries*.*”* In the digital age, there are many challenges before libraries including Inculcating Reading Habits among its users. Whether, it is a school, collage or public or any other library, it is fact that the culture of reading books has been deteriorating drastically. The objective of this seminar is to remember our beloved Father of Library & Information Science Dr. S R Ranganathan in the light of the theme of this seminar. There are many questions seeking answers such as, shall we accept to shift paradigm of digital reading or remain focus on physical books reading in changing ICT environment or what measures to be taken to enhance the reading interest among library users? The seminar is expected to be attended by more than hundred top class Corporate, Business, Management & Academic institutions library professionals and faculty members. You may like to visit association website at: https://ilaindia.wordpress.com/events/one-day-seminar/ for ONLINE Registration/further details or www.ilaindia.net Thanks and Regards *General Secretary* *Dr. Pardeep Rai * Ph: 9899359373 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Data sharing and ethics in public health and medical research
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Friends: SAGE has been kind enough to make virtually a whole issue of *Journal of Empirical Research on Human Research Ethics* (July 2015). There is whole section on Ethics and Best Practices in Data Sharing in Low and Middle Income Settings. The papers in this section are especially relevant to India where many labs are doing contract research for overseas pharma firms on drug testing. Those of you who are working in medical colleges, medical and public health research centres, etc. will find this section relevant to users of your library. The link is <*http://jre.sagepub.com/content/10/3.toc <http://jre.sagepub.com/content/10/3.toc>*> Best wishes. 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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Call for Chapters
by Dr.S.Dhanavandan 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Dear Distinguished Professors/ LIS Professionals/ Researchers, Greetings!!! With due respect, we feel immense pleasure to inform you that we are going to publish an Edited Book with the reputed publisher (New Delhi) with ISBN. We cordially invite you to contribute your valuable input on any one of the themes and sub themes through original research papers/case studies/articles covering issues, practices, techniques and strategies in various aspects. It includes both fundamental and advanced research oriented ideas with an expectation that all those who wish to contribute diverse papers. The book will include invited papers of eminent Academician's / Library Professionals and Scholars in the field. As a token of appreciation and honor a copy of the book will be provided to each contributor (First Author). *Themes and Subthemes of Paper* Open Access Policies and Issues on Open Access Open Access Products and Services Managing Open Access and E-Resources Open Educational Resources Open Access Resources; Open data, Open Source Software Innovation and Open Access Publishing Institutional Repository Digital Repository Open Learning Technologies E-Learning using Open Access *Instructions for Authors* Papers should not be exceeding 15 pages of A4 size with 1.5 lines spacing in Times New Roman 12 font size. A soft copy of the paper shall be sent before 30 September 2015 by email: *editorbook1(a)gmail.com <editorbook1(a)gmail.com>* Authors will be acknowledged immediately and the acceptance of the contribution will be notified till 10th October 2015. Authors may be required to help, if need be, in terms of proof, clarifications, etc. Manuscripts are accepted for consideration with the understanding that they are original and are not under consideration for publication elsewhere. with regards Dr. S. Dhanavandan Dr. M. Tamizhchelvan by Dr. S. Dhanavandan *Assistant Librarian* Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University Gandhigram -624 302. Dindigul Dt, Tamil Nadu, Mobile:094428 67275, dhanavandan(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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Registration closed for Koha workshop planned at NCL, Pune during 2nd-4th Sept 2015
by Sunita Barve 27 Aug '15

27 Aug '15

Dear all Thank you very much for your response on Koha workshop scheduled at NCL, Pune during 2nd-4th September 2015. We are closing the registration now. Thank you very much for your response. with reg, Senior Technical Officer National Chemical Laboratory Dr, Homi Bhaba Road Pune 411008, INDIA Email :sunitabarve@gmail.com http://sunitabarve.googlepages.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Seventh International Workshop in Big Data Benchmarking (WBDB 2015), New Delhi, December 14-15, 2015.
by Mohan Hr 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Dear all, Pl. see the announcement reg the call for papers & registration for the seventh international Workshop in Big Data Benchmarking (WBDB 2015) at New Delhi during 14-15, Dec 2015 Pl. note that the members of CSI & IEEE are eligible for concessional registration. With regards HR Mohan Chair - IEEE CS & IPP - CSI ================================================. Dear Colleague, We are pleased to inform you about the 7th International Workshop in Big Data Benchmarking (WBDB 2015), which will be held in India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on December 14-15, 2015. WBDB 2015 will be organized in collaboration with the Center for Large-Scale Data Systems, San Diego Supercomputer Center, University of California San Diego, USA, Indian Statistical Institute, Delhi Centre, and Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Hyderabad. Formed in 2012, WBDB has become a leading international forum for discussing and disseminating the latest trends, challenges, and ideas around big data benchmarking and related applications in industry and research. As part of this international workshop series, WBDB 2015 in New Delhi welcomes participation from students, research scholars, faculty members and professionals from the industry, academia and the government administration. The keynote speakers will be Prof. Michael J. Franklin, Thomas M. Siebel Professor and Chair of Computer Science Division in University of California Berkeley, USA, and Director of Algorithms, Machines, and People Laboratory ("AMPLab"); and Dr. Mukund Desphande, Head of Analytics, Persistent Systems, Pune, India. The Organizers invite submission of high-quality, original abstracts to the WBDB 2015 main workshop and the co-located mini-workshop sessions on the following topics: Benchmarks for Big Data Integration Scenarios; Big Data Analytics for Health Systems; Big Data Analytics in Air Quality Management in Smart Cities; Big Data Analytics in Agriculture. For the Calls for Papers and further details, visit the workshop website - http://clds.sdsc.edu/wbdb2015.in Paper Submission Deadline: September 28, 2015. Acceptance Notification: October 30, 2015. Early Registration Deadline: September 30, 2015. (Seating is limited.) WBDB 2015 will also feature the '1st. Big Data Benchmarking Challenge' to promote the development of big data benchmarks (for further details, visit website). Also, you may please share this mail with your colleagues and students who might be interested. Best wishes, and look forward to seeing you at the Workshop. Prof. S. Pyne, IIPH Hyderabad. Program Committee Chair, WBDB 2015. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request your PhD data for updating LIS research In India from 2013 to 2015.
by Manjunath K 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Dear LIS Professionals, If your PhD in LIS is awarded in 2013, 2014 or 2015, please help me to update the LIS Research in India data sheet with your data. It takes just 2 minutes for you to fill the data. Please open the below link and provide the information. If the link is not working, copy the link and paste it in your browser, http://goo.gl/forms/0FRJJ48woc >From University News and other sources I got 30 LIS PhD data in 2013 and another 30 in 2014. 20 records have been traced in 2015 till July. I am sure the number is not matching the real PhD awards in our LIS field as many universities may not give information to AIU/ INFLIBNET. Please help me to update the record. Your response will definitely help our professionals who are is in their beginning or progress stages of research. I have already sent compiled data to LIS departments for their verification and updatating at their end. Many have informed the missing data, which I have entered in datasheet. Please cooperate to help our research fellows. Please respond if your PhD is already awarded. Else, kindly wait till it is awarded. Also enter year of award (not the year of submission) Manjunath -------------- Dr. Manjunatha K |Chief Librarian| T.A. Pai Management; Institute| Manipal - 576104| Udupi Dist.| Karnataka| India| |Ph: 0820-2701105(Off), 2575161 (Res) | e- manjunath(a)tapmi.edu.in<mailto:manjunath@tapmi.edu.in> ; manjunathak(a)gmail.com<mailto:manjunathak@gmail.com> | http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com<http://www.manjunathakeralapura.weebly.com/> ------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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My experience at JILA conference Ranchi as invited speaker
by vinod mishra 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Dear All, It was nice experience to share my thoughts at JILA conference, Ranchi. The topic was “Re-engineering Public Library and Academic Library Systems in India” many papers were presented with suggestions and how to improve the existing systems. Many issues were raised to Re-engineering the existing libraries like finance, laws etc. My view and some solutions was to adopt the open source/free solutions like Koha, DSpace, eprint, joomla, zotero, etc. as well as open access resources like open access journals/books etc. to overcome some of the problems without investing much amount on that, but i felt that awareness and training on the above cost effective /free solutions is major challenge. So the LIS departments must train the students about these resources during their course of study and assign some small projects on these free solutions. The good libraries and library professionals must share their expertise among the nearby libraries and provide a platform to educate the others for successful implementations of these technologies. http://mishravk.com/2015/08/jila-conference/ 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/ <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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Get Textbooks from eBasta
by P. S. MANJUNATHA 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

As part of the Digital India intitative, the government will launch eBasta, an online platform that will have downloadable formats of NCERT textbooks, some state board books. https://www.ebasta.in <https://www.ebasta.in> P. S. MANJUNATHA, LIBRARIAN DEPARTMENT OF MBA BNM INSTITUT E OF TECHNOLOGY 12th MAIN ROAD, 27th CROSS, BANASANKARI II STAGE, BANGALORE – 560070 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Must read: NMC Horizon Report 2015 - Library Edition
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

The NMC Horizon Report 2015 - Library Edition identifies below driving changes in academic and research libraries. Short-term (over the next one to two years) • Increasing Value of the User Experience • Prioritization of Mobile Content and Delivery Mid-term (next three to five years) • Evolving Nature of the Scholarly Record • Increasing Focus on Research Data Management Long-term (next five years or more) • Increasing Accessibility of Research Content • Rethinking Library Spaces In addition, challenges and technology changes are also discussed in detail. Read full text from http://cdn.nmc.org/media/2015-nmc-horizon-report-library-EN.pdf ---------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, Manager, University Library Collections and Information Services, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, www.kaust.edu.sa -- 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 Selection Grade ( Group A) and Librarian Grade I ( Group B) in AIIMS, Raipur, Chhattisgarh
by Subhodip Bid 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian Selection Grade ( Group A) and Librarian Grade I ( Group B) in AIIMS, Raipur, Chhattisgarh No. of Post*: *Librarian Selection Grade ( Group A) : 1 Librarian Grade I ( Group B) : 2 Pay Scales: Scale of pay: Librarian Selection Grade ( Group A) : Scale of pay: Rs15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs6600/- Librarian Grade I ( Group B) : Scale of pay: Rs9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs4600/- For more details http://www.aiimsraipur.edu.in/Downloads/GROUP%20A%20&%20B%20-%20Deputation%… -- 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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Statistics : Koha Development in last years
by Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar 26 Aug '15

26 Aug '15

Dear All Please have a look at the statistics of koha development in last 5 years http://blog.bigballofwax.co.nz/2015/08/25/some-random-statistics-about-the-… -- Warm Regards Dr. Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research (AUTONOMOUS)* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library WebOPAC : http://libcatwelmum-koha.informindia.co.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Beyond belief
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

Friends: Please sign this petition. Let many LIS professionals support this good cause. Arun ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Stevan Harnad <harnad(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk> Date: Mon, Aug 24, 2015 at 9:12 PM Subject: Beyond belief To: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Dear Arun, I just got this from Alma. How can the country of Ahimsa allow abominations like this? The only hope for countless innocent victims is if decent people are in the majority and they will at last raise their voices (and votes) to put an end to such horrors for ever and ever. Stevan https://www.change.org/p/narendra-modi-prime-minister-of-india-savetheasian… -- 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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Fw: [Asis-l] Re-Envisioning the MLS Degree
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 25 Aug '15

25 Aug '15

On Saturday, August 22, 2015 8:06 PM, John Bertot <jbertot(a)umd.edu> wrote: In August 2014, the University of Maryland’s iSchool and the Information Policy & Access Center (iPAC) launched the Re-Envisioning the MLS initiative to address significant changes in the information landscape, our communities, information organizations, technology, the economy, workforce needs and trends, and other factors that impact Library and Information Science (LIS) education in general, and the Master of Library Science (MLS) degree (and its variants) in particular. A three-year effort in all, the first year focused on engagement and included a speaker’s series, engagement events, regional visits, discussions with a range of leaders in the information professions, extensive work with the iSchool’s MLS Advisory Board, environmental analysis and scanning, a published white paper that identified trends and issues, and more. Summaries and archives of these events, and documents, are available at hackmls.umd.edu. We are pleased to share the Re-Envisioning the MLS: Findings, Issues, and Considerations report. The findings have a number of implications for LIS education and MLS programs, including: - Attributes of Successful Information Professionals. Successful information professionals are not those who wish to seek a quiet refuge out of the public’s view. They need to be collaborative, problem solvers, creative, socially innovative, flexible and adaptable, and have a strong desire to work with the public. - Ensure a Balance of Competencies and Abilities. MLS programs need to ensure that students have a range of competencies, but that aptitude needs to be balanced with a progressive attitude (“can do,” “change agent,” “public service”). - Re-Thinking the MLS Begins with Recruitment. Neither a love of books or libraries is enough for the next generation of information professionals. Instead they must thrive on change, embrace public service, and seek challenges that require creative solutions. Attracting students with a strong desire to serve the public is critical. - Be Disruptive, Savvy, and Fearless. Through creativity, collaboration, innovation, and entrepreneurship, information professionals have the opportunity to disrupt current approaches and practices to existing social challenges. The future belongs to those who are socially innovative, entrepreneurial, and change agents who are bold, fearless, willing to take risks, go “big,” and go against convention. As noted by then-MLS Program Director Dr. John Bertot, the initiative serves as a complement to current discussions regarding the future of libraries, “As we rethink our information institutions and the roles that they serve in their communities, we also need to consider who the future information professionals are, their abilities and competencies, and how we prepare them for dynamic and evolving careers as community change agents.” Ms. Lindsay Sarin, MLS Program Manager, further commented that, “Our libraries, archives, and other information organizations are central to their communities, and we need our future information professionals who are ready and eager to take risks and support their communities in new and exciting ways.” Over the next two years, the iSchool will focus on curriculum redesign, continued engagement, and implementation. Dr. Paul Jaeger, newly appointed MLS Program Director, stated that, “The report provides a clearly articulated set of issues that we will use as we rethink and redesign our MLS curriculum and further engage the LIS community.” ************************************************************************* John Carlo Bertot, Ph.D. Professor and Co-Director Information Policy & Access Center College of Information StudiesUniversity of Maryland 4105 Hornbake Building, South Wing College Park, MD 20742 Email: jbertot(a)umd.edu Web (Bertot): http://terpconnect.umd.edu/~jbertot/ Web (Center): http://ipac.umd.edu Phone: 301.405.3267 Fax: 301.314.9145 Associate Editor, Government Information QuarterlyCo-Editor, Advances in Librarianship ASIS&T 2015 Annual Meeting November 6-10, 2015 St. Louis, Missouri ________________________________________ Asis-l mailing list Asis-l(a)asis.org http://mail.asis.org/mailman/listinfo/asis-l ---------- Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, MLIS, PhD, MSILS (UK), Manager, University Library Collections and Information Services, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology, www.kaust.edu.sa -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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