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Library Trainees: Extension of Last date and Postponed of Test at NIT Rourkela
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, The last date of submission of Library trainees form has been extended up to 20th August and Date of Test has been postponed to 25th August at NIT Rourkela. http://nitrkl.ac.in/IntraWeb/Jobs_Tenders/Jobs/Stipendiary/2014/14150835060… Thanking You. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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On the value for money of commercial journals
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Friends: I wonder if you had seen this article in *The Guardian*, UK, which appeared in mid-June. It is very relevant to all university and research librarians. As Cambridge mathematician Timothy Gowers has warned, we should not allow commercial publishers to take us for a ride. Please read: http://www.theguardian.com/science/2014/jun/16/universities-get-poor-value-… You may also read the original article (that led to the *Guardian* piece) in* PNASc*. Best wishes. Arun -- 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] Invitation to upgrade the DSpace
by Sharmila Ghosh 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Please contact Mukesh Pund of NISCAIR On Wed, Aug 6, 2014 at 3:48 PM, Vinod Kumar Mishra < vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com> wrote: > Dear All, > > This is to inform all the Library professionals specially who is having > expertize in DSpace. We are using extensively open source software's > http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/ but due to some reasons could not upgrade > the DSpace http://dspace.nitrkl.ac.in/dspace/. Now we wish to upgrade the > System but finding many difficulty theoretically so we wish to work along > with some experts. > > So i would like to invite an expert who can assist us in upgrading the > system for which TA/DA plus Honorarium will be provided on successful > up-gradations and migrations of data without any loss. Please feel free to > contact. > > The specifications of present system is: > > OS : Red hat 3 > DSpace: 1.2 > Postgresql: 7.2 > Tomcat : 1.2 > We are also using handle number and it holds approx 2000 Files. > > > Thanking You. > > With regards, > Vinod Kumar Mishra, > Assistant Librarian, > (Library In-Charge) > Biju Patnaik Central Library, > NIT Rourkela, > Mob:91+9439420860 > 91+6612462103 (O) > email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com > : mishravk79(a)gmail.com > -- > *Sharmila Ghosh* http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sharmila-ghosh/4/170/7b3 <https://www.facebook.com/notes/sharmila-ghosh/my-publications/1054670562492…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to upgrade the DSpace
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, This is to inform all the Library professionals specially who is having expertize in DSpace. We are using extensively open source software's http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/ but due to some reasons could not upgrade the DSpace http://dspace.nitrkl.ac.in/dspace/. Now we wish to upgrade the System but finding many difficulty theoretically so we wish to work along with some experts. So i would like to invite an expert who can assist us in upgrading the system for which TA/DA plus Honorarium will be provided on successful up-gradations and migrations of data without any loss. Please feel free to contact. The specifications of present system is: OS : Red hat 3 DSpace: 1.2 Postgresql: 7.2 Tomcat : 1.2 We are also using handle number and it holds approx 2000 Files. Thanking You. With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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Vacancy for Library Assistants at Jain College, Jayanagar campus
by meera anand 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, The JGI Group invites applications for Library Assistant positions for its Jain College Library located at Jayanagar 9th Block. The Scale of Pay for this position will be as per the college Norms. . Candidates having First Class Diploma in Library Science or BLISc graduate with good academic record, good written and oral communication skills in English, sound Computer knowledge are encouraged to apply. . Interested candidates may send their resumes supported by copies of all educational certificates, evidence of experience if any to the below mentioned address. The applications should reach us at the address given below within 04 days from this date. Office of HR& Strategic Communications #44/4, District Fund Road Jayanagar 9th Block Behind Big Bazar Near Bangalore Central Bangalore- 560 069 Phone:+91 80 43432528 E-Mail: hr(a)jgi.ac.in With Regards, Meeramani N Librarian Jain College -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professional Development programme....
by Anand 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear Professionals, Warm Greetings from SIR's In today's competitive and dynamic era, your core competency is proven manifold. You have just passed out a master's level course, but may not be aware of the dynamics of the market. As a knowledge professional, in this dynamic world you need to have certain skills and acumen to handle critical situations, involve in decision making process. For this you need and be a part of the information industry, certain attributes, certain qualities you should possess which gives and equip yourself to have edge over others. Society for Information Research and Studies (SIRs) is a professional body started by a group of information experts drawn from industries with years of experience in handling similar situations. SIRs have started a series of Professional Development Programme to keep abreast professionals with this changing scenario. Since the pedagogy of this programme will be completely different, therefore we can offer only 45 seats to the aspirants. If you want to be one of them then book your seat in advance by filling up the form and paying an amount of Rs 1500/- in favour of Society for Information Research and Studies through demand draft or cheque by 30 August, 2014. For any further query please get back to us. Dr. Projes Roy Workshoop Coordinator +91-9899105233, Mr. Anand A Jha +91-9910017177 Society for Information Research & Studies (SIRs) 11A/1, IInd Floor, Gautam Nagar New Delhi - 110 049 E-mail. <mailto:knowledge.professional.india@gmail.com> knowledge.professional.india(a)gmail.com Website: <http://www.sirsindia.org> www.sirsindia.org _______________________________________________________________ ANAND A JHA Deputy Manager - Knowledge Management CMS , RESEARCH HOUSE, Saket Community Centre, New Delhi -110017 Mob: 95822 54615 | Phone: 011-2685 1660- Exe(232) email id:anand@cmsindia.org, <mailto:library@cmsindia.org> library(a)cmsindia.org | website:cmsindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARIANS' DAY CELEBRATION AT ALLAMA IQBAL LIBRARY
by jeelani shah 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir is celebrating “LIBRARIANS’ DAY” on 12th August, 2014 in remembrance of Padmashri Professor (Dr.) S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) popularly known as the “Father of Library Science in India” and “World Librarian”, who had spearheaded Library development in India and abroad. It is his 122nd Birth Anniversary and to celebrate this day, Allama Iqbal Library is organizing Librarians’ Meet at *12:00 Noon on 12th August, 2014* in the Ibn Khaldun Auditorium, Allama Iqbal Library. *Highlights of the Day:* · -Special Lectures on Changing role of Librarians & Libraries · -Photo exhibition of world renowned Librarians & Libraries Librarians/Library Professionals/Scholars/Students of Library & Information science and others who are interested are cordially invited to participate in the celebrations. With warm regards Ghulam Jeelani Shah Jr. Professional Assistant Library Innovation & IT Support Centre Allama Iqbal Library University of Kashmir J & K, INDIA-190006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to Attend National Conference
by Gopal Dixit 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, I am pleased to inform you that Central University of Karnataka , Gulbarga is host and organizing National Conference on " Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries: Making a Difference in Knowledge Age" during August 12th - 13th, 2014 in Gulbarga at Pandit S M Ranga Mandir. In this context we would like to invite you all to participate in the conference and make it successful For any further information, please feel free to contact, for more info about conference do visit our library website i.e. cuklibrary.ac.in Your Positive Response is Highly Appreciated. Thanks & Regards Dr. P.S. Kattimani Organizing Secretary, Central Univeristy of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Gulbarga-585311 Cell: 09483546555 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Day Workshop in Hyderabad on "Digital Library and Journal Discovery through J-Gate"
by Soji Mathew 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear all, On the occasion of Librarians' Day, Informatics Publishing Limited is pleased to announce a One Day Workshop on "Digital Library and Journal Discovery through J-Gate" for AICTE affiliated institutes in and around Hyderabad. The event will also witness the launch of the Digital Archives (1964-2011) of the SRELS - Journal of Information Management on this occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan - the Father of Library Science. The seminar will be held on 11th August 2014 at the following venue: University Library Conference Hall J N T University Hyderabad Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500085 The event will comprise of the following activities: 1) Launch of the Digital Archives (1964-2011) of the SRELS - Journal of Information Management. 2) Introduction to the concept of Digital Library. 3) Intensive hands-on training on the new J-Gate platform. 4) Explaining benefits of J-Gate for the librarians as well as end users. 5) Q&A and feedback session. Objectives of the Workshop: 1) To create awareness about the new J-Gate platform and its features amongst the librarians and the end users. 2) To train the librarians on the Admin aspects of customization in J-Gate. 3) To train the Library Professionals and equip them with the knowledge to impart trainings for their end-users by themselves. 4) To take feedback from the participants on the new J-Gate platform and prepare a wish-list for future releases. Who should participate? 1) Library Professionals from the institutes subscribing or planning to subscribe to J-Gate. 2) Information seekers who use or planning to use J-Gate as a journal discovery service. There is no registration fee. Participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation after completion of the workshop. For more details about the event and to register please visit: www.informindia.co.in/jgatetraining We look forward to your participation. Kindly feel free to contact the undersigned for any further query. Regards, Swapnil Srivastava Informatics Publishing Limited +91 99720 17067 swapnil.s(a)informaticsglobal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians need to talk to their clients!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Friends: What can academic librarians do to help the research community to adapt to new ways of scholarly communication? There is much one can do, say Jennifer W. Bazeley, <http://jlsc-pub.org/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Bazeley%22%20author_fnam…>Jen Waller and <http://jlsc-pub.org/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Waller%22%20author_fname…> Eric Resnis <http://jlsc-pub.org/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Resnis%22%20author_fname…> in this article: "Engaging Faculty in Scholarly Communication Change: A Learning Community Approach <http://jlsc-pub.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1129&context=jlsc>" http://jlsc-pub.org/jlsc/vol2/iss3/8/ Enjoy reading. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION TO LIBRARIAN'S DAY ON 9 TH AUGUST 2014 AT CITY CENTRAL LIBRARY, HYDERABAD
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

I n v i t a t i o n TELANGANA LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of Telangana Library Association (TSLA) & Librarian’s Day Celebrations Chief Guest Sri G. Jagadish Reddy, (Honorable Ministerfor Education and Libraries Government of Telangana) Guest of Honour M. Kodanda Ram (Professor of Political Science, OU & Chairman, TJAC) On 9th August 2014 at City Central Library, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad at 9.30 a.m. Dr.Ch.Ravi Kumar Prof.N.LaxmanRao General Secretary, TSLA President, TSLA K. Lakpathi G Vinod Reddy Joint Secretary, TSLA Vice President, TSLA Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 09246547599, 09493701565 email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(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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LIBRARIANS' DAY CELEBRATION AT ST. AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE
by Vishala BK 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

*LIBRARIANS' DAY CELEBRATION AT ST. AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE* On the occasion of Librarians day/Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's Day, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Library,Mangalore, in association with INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat will organize one day State Level Awareness Programme on 'INFLIBNET N-LIST E-Resources and Application of Statistics for Research' on 12th August 2014 at St. Agnes College, Mangalore. Sri.Manoj Kumar K, Scientist - D (Computer Science) INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad, will inaugurate the programme, Prof. Siddaramu, Joint Director will be the Chief Guest, Dr. M.K. Bhandi, Librarian, Mangalore University will deliver the Keynote address and Dr. Sr. M. Prem D'Souza A.C., the Principal of the college will preside over the function. During the programme an in-house journal - *Echo Research: A Multidisciplinary Journal* will be released and the 'Best Reader Award' will be given to the students. There will an exhibition on New Arrivalas. During the programme there will be training for accessing N-LIST E-Resources by Mr. Manoj Kumar K, Scientist D (CS), INFLIBNET and a session on Application of Statistics for Research by Mrs. Shubharekha, Department of Statistics, St. Agnes College, Mangalore. All are cordially invited. DR.VISHALA B.K. Selection Grade Librarian St.Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore, Karnataka. 9448824505 Website: w <http://drvishala.synthasite.com>ww.vishala.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registrations Closed: Advanced DSpace Workshop: 25 - 27 August 2014
by GIPE PUNE 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! With reference to our circulars dated 26 June and 17 July regarding the National Level Workshop on 'Advanced DSpace' at GIPE, Pune from 25 - 27 Aug 2014, please note that the registrations are closed now. We are grateful to all those early birds who registered for the workshop. Thank you once again. Regards Nanaji Shewale (Ph D) Librarian and Administrator - DSpace@GIPE Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Insternship for MLISc or BLISc students at IICA
by Lata Suresh 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

*Library Internship Programme at IICA Knowledge Resource Centre, Manesar.* • The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs setup under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GOI is a National repute Institute dealing with all areas that concern Corporate Affairs in India. • The Knowledge Resource Centre of IICA is the backbone of the Institute and is a new age of a multifaceted approach to managing print, digital, audio-visual material and other material all in a seamlessly manner. • It plays a vital role in knowledge capacity building and skill development at IICA. • It is the treasure house of wealth of knowledge showcasing the best collection of books, periodicals and other non book resources from all corners of the world in the specialised field. IICA-KRC has started an ongoing six month Internship programme. Under the programme, Internees will be deployed in the KRC on monthly stipend. KRC system of IICA deploys interns under its Internships programmes with qualifications in Library and Information Science and Computer Science to train them in library operations/ICT applications. *Type of Interns * *Qualifications * *Stipend Per month* Library / KRC Intern M.Lib/M.L.I.S/ AIS or DRTC (exam appeared)/ MCA/B.Tech/B.E/ PGDLAN/PGDCA/DOEACC(B)/ equivalent OR B.Lib/ BLIS/ BCA/DOEACC ‘A’/ equivalent with 6 months experience. Rs.10,000/- The interested candidates may apply in the application form in the format given in the IICA website www.iica.in with the attested copies of certificates. Only screened applicants would be called for an interview. The University may also write to the undersigned alongwith the applications of the candidates. Campus interviews would also be conducted for the selection of the intern. The selected interns shall have no right for claiming regular appointment in the IICA. They would be given certain projects to be completed at the stipulated timeframe. The interns need to submit a project report at the end of their internship programme. . Interested students may apply before *15th September 2014* to below given address and write on the top of the envelop “*Application for the IICA-KRC Internship Programme*” The application may be sent to: Ms. LATA SURESH HEAD-Knowledge Resource Centre Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Plot No. P- 6,7 & 8, Sector 5, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon Haryana – 122050 Email : suresh.lata(a)gmail.com -- *Best wishes and regards... ?* LATA SURESH Commonwealth Professional Fellow ( University of Birmingham, U.K.) Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 *New Delhi Office: * *2nd Floor, Paryavaran Bhawan* *CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, India* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy @ TIFR Mumbai
by swapna K 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Dear LIS Professionals, TIFR, Mumbai has advertised for the post of ‘Scientific Assistant (B)’ [Reserved for ST] . The details are as follows: Advertisement No. 2014/2 TATA INSTUTUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH, National Centre of the Government of India for Nuclear Science & Mathematics, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005. SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT (B): OnePost [Reserved for Scheduled Tribe] ; Pay Band (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay : Rs.4200/- ; TME : Rs.34250/- ; HQ : Mumbai Qualification: i) B.Sc. with minimum 60% marks AND Graduate in Library Science with minimum 60% marks. (ii) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications. Experience: 2 years in a well established Scientific/Technical Library. Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having extensive knowledge of Information Technology including the use of Library Management Softwares. Job Requirements: Besides the routine library operations, the candidate is required to take care of the computerized activities in the library. Initiation to create a digital library and web-based services is expected. Age: Below 33 years. Applications from candidates belonging to Unreserved, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE. Candidates applying for unreserved posts and who are eligible for age relaxation as per extant GOI rules are required to submit applications by POST, alongwith a copy of relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for example ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities etc.) [SC,ST and OBC candidates applying for unreserved posts are not eligible for age relaxation and should apply online]. On-Line applications must be submitted by August 23, 2014 and applications by post must reach Head, Establishment by August 23, 2014. Applicants who are required to send the applications by post must superscribe the post applied for & Serial Number of the post on the envelope. The format of the application is as prescribed for on-line applications. NOTE : The candidates are required to produce printout of online application and original certificates along with the copies of certificates mentioned below at the time of test/interview. For more details please visit : http://www.tifr.res.in/Notices/shownotice.php?appid=career_notices&id=226 or http://www.tifr.res.in/positions with regards, Swapna Kudapkar Scientific Information Resource Center Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research Dr.Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba Mumbai - 400 005, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by Mamtha's Gmail 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Dear Professionals friends, One of our postgraduate student needs following article for his research purpose. If any one of you have access to it, kindly arrange to send the soft copy. 1. M.J. Varkarakis, J. Gaeta, M.D. R.H. Moore, M.S. G.P. Murphy, M.D., D.Sc. Superficial Bladder tumor: aspects of clinical progression *Urology* * Volume 4, Issue 4 <http://www.goldjournal.net/issue/S0090-4295%2800%29X0135-5>, Pages 414–420, October 1974 * -- -- *Thank you & Regards* *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|* * India*T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Discussion on RDA, library cataloging standard replacing AACR2
by Salman Haider 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Hi Mr. Sarkar, Thanks for your remarks first. It is always encouraging to hear that RDA Blog is found useful in dissemination of information about RDA. Right now there is no workshop/training programs available in India on RDA and no library has switched to RDA. But in United States and western countries RDA has become a de facto standard for library cataloging. Please keep a regular watch on the posts of RDA Blog <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com> : http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com. If any workshop/training program take place in India, it will be communicated through the blog. I started my career working in a apprenticeship program in Central Reference Library, Kolkata and then in the retroconversion project of National Library, Kolkata. These are premiere institutions and are supposed to maintain a working online catalog meeting international standards and by now should have switched to RDA, but even these institutions are still working on AACR2, that too not properly following rules. Then major university libraries / public library should adopt RDA. Also syllabus of library science coursed should be amended to include teachings on RDA. Thanks Salman Haider www.google.com/+SalmanHaider On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 3:57 PM, Surajit Sarkar <sarkar_surajit02(a)yahoo.com> wrote: > Hello sir, > I just read ur post related to RDA....its very informative..Sir is any > workshop/training prog is there on RDA implementation process for the > librarians who r interested to replace RDA with AACR in their library? If > any , pls informs us . Its the demand of time of our present library > management scenario in our country. > > Thanks for ur valuable post... > > Regards, > > Surajit Sarkar > Kolkata. > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: [BOAI] Applications to Attend OpenCon 2014 Now Open
by Sridhar Gutam 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Sridhar Gutam, PhD, ARS Senior Scientist (Plant Physiology) ICAR Research Centre for Eastern Region Research Centre Ranchi Tata Road, Rajaulatu Post, Plandu, Ranchi 834010, Jharkhand Phone: +91-651-2260207; Fax: +91-651-2260141 Mobile:+91-8002678768/9005760036 Publications: http://works.bepress.com/sridhar_gutam/ Convenor, Open Access India http://oaindia2013.wordpress.com/ https://www.facebook.com/oaindia/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/oaindia/ ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Nick Shockey <nick(a)arl.org> Date: 5 August 2014 01:41 Subject: [BOAI] Applications to Attend OpenCon 2014 Now Open To: boai-forum(a)ecs.soton.ac.uk Applications to attend OpenCon 2014 in Washington, DC from November 15-17 are officially open! Students and early career researchers can apply now at www.opencon2014.org/apply. The application form includes the option to apply for a travel scholarship, which will be awarded to many accepted participants. Organized by the Right to Research Coalition and SPARC, OpenCon 2014 is the student and early career researcher conference on Open Access, Open Education, and Open Data and will be held on November 15-17, 2014 in Washington, DC. The meeting will convene students and early career researchers from around the world and serve as a powerful catalyst for projects led by the next generation of scholars and researchers to advance OpenCon's three focus areas Applications will remain open for 3 weeks--until the end of the day on August 25th. However, we strongly encourage you to apply early. Acceptance decisions will begin to be made immediately, and if you will need a visa to travel to the United States, an early acceptance decision could give you more time to successfully apply for a US visa. We're also excited to announce our first OpenCon 2014 speakers, including Dr. Philip Bourne, the Associate Director for Data Science at the United States National Institutes of Health, and John Wilbanks, the Chief Commons Officer at Sage Bionetworks and 2012 TED Global Presenter. You can find more details on the program at www.opencon2014.org/program. Cheers, Nick Nick Shockey Director, Right to Research Coalition Director of Programs and Engagement, SPARC nick(a)arl.org | @r2rc +1 202 296 2296 Skype: nick.shockey http://www.righttoresearch.org http://www.sparc.arl.org -- To unsubscribe from the BOAI Forum, use the form on this page: http://mailman.ecs.soton.ac.uk/mailman/listinfo/boai-forum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics and IIT Bhubaneswar celebrate Librarian's Day through a One day seminar on Digital Library and Journal Discovery
by Soji Mathew 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Dear All, Informatics Publishing Limited, in collaboration with Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar, is pleased to announce a Seminar on Digital Library and Journal Discovery on the occasion of Librarian's Day (12th August 2014). The event will also witness the launch of the Digital Archives (1964-2011) of the SRELS - Journal of Information Management on this occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan - the Father of Library Science. The one day seminar at IIT Bhubaneswar will focus on Digital Library and Journal Discovery and will achieve the following objectives: 1) Adopting new digital solutions/software in modern libraries. 2) Enhancing the learning/surfing experiences of users/researchers. 3) Selecting new innovative and modern services/tools. This one day workshop will provide online training on the various journal discovery solutions available or to be made available to academic and research institutions in Orissa. Participants will be provided attendance certificate for attending the workshop. Venue Details: Auditorium Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Bhubaneswar Samantapuri (Rearside of Hotel Swosti Plaza) Bhubaneswar-751 013 Registration Details: Registration for the event is free and mandatory. Kindly register using the following link: www.informindia.co.in/iitbseminar The workshop will be beneficial for Librarians and faculty members from academic and research institutions. Kindly feel free to contact the undersigned for any further queries. Regards, Swapnil Srivastava Product Marketing Manager +91 99720 17067 swapnil.s(a)informaticsglobal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Project Trainee at the JRD Tata Memorial Library
by bas＠library.iisc.ernet.in 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Dear All, One of our Project trainee has inadvertently announced the online application link regarding Project trainee advertisement without authority. While the approval and public announcement through News Papers is still under process the web link to online registration which was created for the purpose testing was shared by the trainee through LIS-Forum / mail. It may be noted that no announcement was made in the Library's Main Page or in the News Papers regarding Project Trainee requirement. Those who have applied using the test-link may please note that on approval by our authorities and public announcement through News Papers, authorized link to online registration will be made available on our Library page. You may need to apply afresh. Inconvenience caused is regretted. With Regards, Puttabasavaiah. -- ########################################## Puttabasavaiah Deputy Librarian JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bangalore - 560012 India. E-mail: bas(a)library.iisc.ernet.in Phone: 91-80-22932610 Mobile: 09448744814 ############################################ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IIT-Kharagpur working on national digital library - News
by Dinesh Siddaiah 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Dear All, FYI IIT-Kharagpur working on national digital library Seeking to create a national online educational asset for students interested in research and innovation, the IIT Kharagpur, recently put forth a proposal to form a NDL to the Ministry of Human Resource Development. Seeking to create a national online educational asset for students interested in research and innovation, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur, recently put forth a proposal to form a National Digital Library (NDL) to the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The MHRD not only approved of the project, but also granted Rs. 100 crore for the project to be kick-started by the IIT Kharagpur, one of the premier tech institutes in the country. This was announced by institute's director Partha Pratim Chakrabari at the 60th convocation ceremony in July-end. Talking to *The Hindu *over phone, one of the core team members who ideated the NDL Partha Pratim Das said the project's main aim was to create a knowledge base for students of all ages, especially for those interested in research. "Every university has its own digital archive of its intellectual output and syllabus, known as the Institutional Digital Repository (IDR), whose access is limited to the university's own staff and students. The NDL is modelled on the IDR, but will consist of IDRs of several universities and any student will be free to access it. For instance, a student of IIT Madras will be able to access study material of a specialisation taught exclusively at IIT Kharagpur. The NDL aims to streamline IDRs and other study material into one common online," Prof. Das, also a professor of the computer and engineering department, said. Except for copyrighted content, the data will mostly be available for free. While the NDL is a relatively new concept in India, it has already made its appearance in most universities in the west. The content for the NDL will be derived from institutes of all types of specialisations and will include school-level study material as well. The multi-faceted project would start by incorporating digital content of about 50 institutions at the primary level, keeping the next target at about 100 institutions. Another focus of the project is to create e-content, comprising video lectures, interactive questions and answers and books, in multiple languages. Stating that 'a lot of activity is planned in vernaculars', Prof. Das said: "Initially, the knowledge base will be created in English. We will gradually include vernaculars and create a multi-lingual interface so that students from across India can freely access it without facing a language barrier," Prof. Das said. The brainchild of a four-member team will be launched in 18-21 months and a prototype will soon be launched to test the project's feasibility. About 100 courses will be launched at a preliminary level. Headed by Prof. Chakrabarti, the proposal was worked on by professor in charge of the institute's central library Subrata Chattopadhyay, professor of the computer and engineering department Sudeshna Sarkar and librarian of the central library B. Sutradhar along with Prof. Das. Keeping in mind the evolving technology, plans are on to make the interface available across all platforms -- cell phones, tablets and laptops. Content will also be developed keeping in mind the needs of differently-abled students. Direct Link: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/kolkata/iitkharagpur-working-on-nationa… Best Regards, Dinesh -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) 9779747902 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof Neelameghan
by Koteswara Rao Mamidi 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Dear colleagues, It is sad to hear that Prof. Neelameghan is no more. The entire LIS community, particularly we DRTCians have lost a great teacher, mentor and a good human being. I was fortunate to listen to his lectures and develop close contact with him during the early days of my career at UN-APCTT in Bangalore. I still have the copy of the CDS/ISIS software on three 5.25" floppy discs which he gave me in 1984, which marked the beginning of my experiment with library automation. Truly, all of us have lost a great library professional whose International stature at UNESCO made us proud globally only next to the great scholar and philosopher Dr. S R Ranganathan. May his soul rest in peace... Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Retd. Librarian, Univ of Hyderabad -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Students for OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Aug '14

04 Aug '14

Friends: Students of Stanford University Graduate School of Education voted last year in favour of making all their research open. Here are the details. Details on the vote: Between May 21-24th, 2013 the Stanford GSE doctoral students voted in favor of a motion to enact an Open Access policy. The motion received nearly unanimous support, with over 95% of votes cast in favor (voter turnout of 59%, meaning 56% of total students voted in favor). GSE STUDENT OPEN ACCESS MOTION The students of the Stanford Graduate School of Education are committed to making their research and scholarship as widely and publicly available as possible. In recognition of the importance of access to knowledge, the students of the Stanford Graduate School of Education are determined to increase access to their work for scholars, educators, policymakers, and the public worldwide. In support of greater openness in scholarly and educational endeavors, the students of the Graduate School of Education agree to the following policy: Students grant to the Stanford University permission to make publicly available their scholarly articles and to exercise the copyright in those articles. They grant to Stanford University a non-exclusive, irrevocable, worldwide license to exercise any and all rights under copyright relating to their scholarly articles, in any medium, and to authorize others to do the same, provided that the articles are properly attributed to the authors and not sold for a profit. The policy will apply to all scholarly articles authored or co-authored while a student of the Graduate School of Education, beginning with articles for which the publisher’s copyright agreement has yet to be signed. On a publisher’s refusal to agree to the terms of this policy (as presented to the publishers in the form of an addendum to the copyright agreement), the student is able to waive this policy by uploading the bibliographic details for the article, along with a note on the publisher's refusal, to the public open-access repository operated by Stanford University. No later than the date of publication, students will upload an electronic copy of the final version of the article to the open access repository operated by Stanford University. **** It would be great if students of Indian universities come up with such a unanimously adopted motion in favour of open access. Please reach out to student leaders and organize. Best. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof. Neelameghan
by Syed Sajjad Ahmed 03 Aug '14

03 Aug '14

Dear Colleagues, Extremely sorry to hear about the sad demise of Prof. Neelameghan, with his demise an era has ended. In fact, I have heard several lectures delivered by him at DRTC. An intellectual, writer, teacher ....par excellence and above all a wonderful human being. May his soul RIP. Syed Sajjad Ahmed Manager (A) - Library Systems Department Box 1910, King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals Dhahran - 31261, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Tel : (9663) 8603008 (Office) Fax : (9663) 8603018 (Office) Email : sjahmed(a)kfupm.edu.sa<mailto:sjahmed@kfupm.edu.sa> Personal Home Page : http://staff.kfupm.edu.sa/library/sjahmed/ Save a tree. Don't print this e-mail unless it's really necessary -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS 2014 Conference Inaugural and Valedictory function invitation and Programme Schedule
by Arunachalam Hariharan 02 Aug '14

02 Aug '14

2nd August 2014 DEAR all, We are very happy to invite all the SALIS 2014 various Conference Committee Members, Director of the Conference, Rapporteur General, Associate Rapporterur General, Keynote Speakers, Chairpersons, Rapporterur(s) Authors, Participants, SALIS members and other Professional Colleagues for the Inaugural and Valedictory functions. Kindly download the invitation for the Inaugural and Valedictory functions and also the Programme Schedule from the conference website @ www.salis2014.wordpress.com. The date, time venue, session, paper number, Chairpersons, Rapporteurs(s), Keynote Speaker, etc are given in the Programme Schedule. The authors, resource persons and the participants are requested to note these information. Kindly treat this as our personal invitation. We are looking forward your valuable presence and active participation. Thanking you, SALIS 2014 Organizing Committee Head Knowledge Resource Division CSIR-Structural Engineering Research Centre Taramani Chennai - 600 113 Off: 044-22549131 Cell: 9841601903 E-mail: hariharan_ah(a)yahoo.com -------------------------------------------------- SALIS -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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