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Fw: New iPhones put more polish on Apple's restrictions
by Dimple Patel 11 Sep '13

11 Sep '13

The announcement of Apple's new iPhone releases marks yet another highly anticipated product launch from the technology giant. As expected, the new iPhones will be faster, more powerful, and continue to hide the various anti-user restrictions behind a sleek and seductive user interface. Each release of a product or operating system from Apple means the latest and greatest they have to offer, including the strongest Digital Restrictions Management (DRM) technologies yet. The beauty of Apple products is how cleverly they use smooth curves and a shiny design to lock users into an experience controlled by a single corporation. The inner workings (or non-workings as the case may be) of its operating system, the availability of applications, and the low-level control over hardware are all hidden away from the public and tightly secured by Apple. As with previous iPhones, apps and devices come with a kill switch, third party peripherals are arbitrarily restricted, books and other media purchased from iTunes come with DRM, and all software must be cryptographically signed and approved by Apple. The iPhone 5s and 5c succeed in leaving their users at the mercy of Apple. The most anticipated new feature of the iPhone 5s is the inclusion of a new fingerprint scanner, which is advertised as an enhanced security feature tacked onto a software platform that lacks transparency, accountability, and is inherently untrustworthy. Rather than improving privacy and security, by encouraging users of the latest incarnations of the iPhone to use their fingerprints to unlock their device, Apple invites the possibility of verifying biometrically exactly who used an iPhone and at what time. We have seen Apple grow to more and more effectively lock down their hardware and software platforms, and in turn, lock in their users. Would-be Apple customers should be warned about the dangers Apple products create, and informed about the alternatives, workarounds, and ways to resist Apple's control. We invite anti-DRM activists to visit the Free Software Foundation's iPhone action page and send an email to Apple CEO Tim Cook letting him know that you won't buy an iOS device because of its proprietary software and DRM. Once you've done that, look into ways to use mobile devices without surrendering your freedom, such as Replicant and F-Droid. Sincerely, Kẏra Campaigns Organizer You can view this post online at https://defectivebydesign.org/iphone5c-warning. -- 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] Professor Emeritus F. W. Lancaster passes away
by Mailing List Admin 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 15:49:12 +0530 From: Aragonda L Moorthy <almoorthy52(a)gmail.com> Dear Professionals, It is sad to know that F Wilifred Lancaster is no more. He has contributed immensely to the LIS field, some of which, including books that are seminal, have been highly cited. May his soul rest in peace. Dr AL Moorthy, Former Director-DESIDOC & Chief Consultant (Inf Sci), BrahMos Aerospace, Hyderabad Centre, Adj: DRDL Rear Gate, Kanchanbagh PO, Hyderabad-500058 Ph: (O) 040-24087111; Mob: 08447797774 On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 22:11:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Nitin S. Joshi Joshi <nitinsjoshi(a)yahoo.com> > > For details, you may visit, http://www.lis.illinois.edu/** > articles/2013/08/professor-**emeritus-f-w-lancaster-passes-**away<http://www.lis.illinois.edu/articles/2013/08/professor-emeritus-f-w-lancast…> > ______________________________**_________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/**mailman/listinfo/lis-forum<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > -- 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] Professor Emeritus F. W. Lancaster passes away
by Mailing List Admin 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2013 12:02:40 +0530 From: Perin Marolia <pvmarolia(a)gmail.com> We at the SNDT Women's Univesity are very saddened to hear of the demise of Prof. W Lancaster. I clearly remember his visits to SNDT in the early 1990s and later. His intelligence and his pathbreaking work in LIS are impressive. He also had a fine sense of humour. May his soul rest in peace. Dr Perin Marolia On Tue, Sep 10, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Mailing List Admin < mailman(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 22:11:38 -0700 (PDT) > From: Nitin S. Joshi Joshi <nitinsjoshi(a)yahoo.com> > > For details, you may visit, http://www.lis.illinois.edu/** > articles/2013/08/professor-**emeritus-f-w-lancaster-passes-**away<http://www.lis.illinois.edu/articles/2013/08/professor-emeritus-f-w-lancast…> > ______________________________**_________________ > LIS-Forum mailing list > LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/**mailman/listinfo/lis-forum<http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum> > > -- > This message has been scanned for viruses and > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > believed to be clean. > > -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Professor Emeritus F. W. Lancaster passes away
by Mailing List Admin 10 Sep '13

10 Sep '13

Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 22:11:38 -0700 (PDT) From: Nitin S. Joshi Joshi <nitinsjoshi(a)yahoo.com> For details, you may visit, http://www.lis.illinois.edu/articles/2013/08/professor-emeritus-f-w-lancast…

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Mobiles for Development
by Mailing List Admin 09 Sep '13

09 Sep '13

Date: Sun, 8 Sep 2013 10:47:01 +0530 From: Siva Shankar Kimidi <kimishivamlisc(a)gmail.com> Dear All: Greetings !!! Mobiles for Development <http://m4d.colfinder.org/> a Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) by IIT Kanpur and CO About this Course <http://m4d.colfinder.org/node/8> Mobile devices, phones as well as Tablet computers, have been spreading fast across the globe. Spread of mobile phones in developing countries has been spectacular. More people have access to cell phones today than to clean water. Mobile communication and computing technologies have much potential to contribute to human development. This is already felt in some measure in learning. There are reports of new advantages and benefits in key other sectors such as agriculture and food production and rural credit and finance. This course is about important concepts and practices in mobile technologies that are relevant to learning and education, agricultural extension and rural credit and finance. http://m4d.colfinder.org/ -- Regards Siva Shankar K Mob: +919908035478

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membership updation
by IASLIC Kolkata 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

*Dear IASLIC Members* *We have uploaded membership list (as on July 01, 2013) in our website www.iaslic1955.org.in. The zone wise list is available and can be accessed by clicking Home > Membership > List of Valid Members> respective Zone. We request our honorable members kindly to check the list to verify your entry. Please feel free to inform us, if you find any anomaly, at the earliest to iaslic.india(a)gmail.com* *Your cooperation will help us to reach you with our publications regularly. * *Please request other members (known to you) also to extend their helping hands more and more towards IASLIC.* - -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture at JNU Library on 11th September 2013 at 10.30 am
by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 08 Sep '13

08 Sep '13

Central Library, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) cordially invites you to the 13th Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic: Launching chat reference, Facebook, Twitter & other social media initiatives in a University Library Speaker: Mr. Tay Chee Hsien, Aaron Senior Librarian, NUS Libraries Central Library (Information Services), National University of Singapore Chairperson: Dr. M.G. Sreekumar Adjunct Professor, Humanities & Liberal Arts in Management & Chief Information Officer Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode Date: Wednesday, 11th September 2013 at 10.30 am Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU, New Delhi About the Speaker: Mr. Tay Chee Hsein Aaron joined NUS Libraries in 2007. Much of his work has focused on extending the digital reach of the library by launching chat reference, Facebook, Twitter & other social media initiatives. As E-service facilitator, he is in charge of implementing, supporting & strategizing use of the discovery service, link resolver, Libguides & LibAnswers platforms as well as other online services. Aaron was named an international Library Journal Mover & Shaker in 2011 & received a silver award for outstanding librarian of the year at the Congress of Southeast Asian Librarians in 2012. He blogs regularly at Musings about librarianship blog http://musingsaboutlibrarianship.blogspot.sg/. Please make it convenient to attend. Regards Ramesh ************************************** Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Announcement
by khaiser nikam 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

The University of Mysore, Department of Library and Information Science in collaberation with the University Academic Staff College will be organizing refresher course in Library and Information Science some time after December 2013. Interested college librarians can down load application form from the university website and apply . URL:http://www.ugcascmysore.ac.in/applications.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-NET Key Answers Announcements
by Chikkamanju Nayaka 07 Sep '13

07 Sep '13

Dear Library and Information Science Friends please visit UGC Websites for ugc-net key answers announcement *Announcements* The Question Papers, Keys and Online Feedback System for Answer Keys (for UGC NET held on 30th June, 2013) are available between 07-Sept-2013 & 13- Sept-2013. Click here to view/download:- >> Question Papers<http://www.ugcnetonline.in/question_papers_june2013.php> >> Answer Key <http://www.ugcnetonline.in/Answer_keys_june2013.php> * *The candidates who have appeared in NET held on 30th June, 2013 can give online feedback upto 13th September, 2013 (midnight). Click here to submit:- >> Online Feedback for Answer Key <http://ugcnetonline.in/feedback> * *The result will be prepared on the basis of updated answer keys. * *No further grievance of the candidates regarding the keys will be entertained after 13th September, 2013. -- with regards Chikkamanju MLISc., M.PHIL., UGC-SET. Junior Research Scholar Dept. of Studies in Lib & Info. Sc., Manasagangothri, University of Mysore-570006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application invited for "RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & JRF"
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 5th September 2013 ADVERTISEMENT FOR THE POST OF RESEARCH ASSOCIATE & JRF =========================================================== Applications are invited for the positions of a Research Associate (one) and JRF (one) for India-Trento Programme for Advanced Research (ITPAR)-Phase-III framework computer science Joint research project entitled Development of the Universal Knowledge Core (UKC), a large scale multilingual faceted knowledge. Title of Project : Development of the Universal Knowledge Core (UKC), a large scale multilingual faceted knowledge organised resource Research Associate =================== Qualification : Ph.D in Library and Information Science/Computer Science/Information Science Desirable: Good computer knowledge with programming skills Age: candidates should not be more than 35 years on 1st November, 2013. Fellowship : Rs.23,000/- pm + HRA and other facilities as per the DST (ITPAR-III) and ISI rules. Junior Research Fellow ===================== Qualification : A consistently good academic record with first or high second class in BE, B (Tech.) from a recognised university. Desirable: 1. Good computer knowledge with programming skills. 2. Degree in Library and Information Science. Age: candidates should not be more than 30 years on 1st November, 2013. Fellowship: Rs.18000/- pm + HRA and other facilities as per the DST (ITPAR-III) and ISI rules. Interested candidates should submit their curriculum vitae with names and addresses of two referees either by email (head(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in) or through post on or before 25 September 2013. These posts are purely temporary for duration of sponsored project only, therefore do not confer any right/claim implicit or explicit for any candidate to claim extension. These posts are subject to rules of Indian Statistical Institute. Note: i. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview. ii. No TA/DA will be provided to the candidates to attend the interview. For further details, please contact: Dr. A.R.D. Prasad, Professor and Head, Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 E-mail: head(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Ph. No.080-28483002/3/4 extn.492 / 418 Issued with approval of Head, ISIBC. A.R.D. Prasad Professor and Head, DRTC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text article
by Ravi Hullur 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Dear All Professionals, One of our faculty members required the following journal article for research purpose. Kindly help me to get this article. Antianaerobic Antimicrobials: Spectrum and Susceptibility Testing Clin. Microbiol. Rev. *July 2013 **26**:**526**-**546**;* -- ** ** *** Regards Mr.Ravi Hullur Asst.Librarian KLE University, Belgaum Mob.No.9740638831 Blog:http://ravihullurs.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians are out of UGC's Minor and Major Project Scheme ??
by Ajay Kamble 06 Sep '13

06 Sep '13

Dear all, It is clearly mentioned in UGC's new guidelines for Major and Minor Research Projects that : 1. For Major Research Projects, *Only the teaching faculty of Library Science, Physical Education, Principals and Vice-Chancellors will also be eligible to participate in the scheme. * 2. For Minor Research Projects,* * *Only the teaching faculty of Library Science, Physical Education will also be eligible to participate in the scheme. * 1. Two words "Only" and "also" are creating Chaos in every library professional's mind. 2. Whether UGC consider Librarians as the teaching faculty or academic staff? 3. Does it means Librarians are kept away from the benefits of this scheme. 4. Then why Table of Minor and Major Research projects are still there in the API form of Library professionals? -- Thanks and Regards, Ajay M. Kamble Librarian Annasaheb Vartak Arts, Commerce, Science College, Vasai Road (W), Dist. Thane - 401202 www.mlsc.co.nr www.ajaykamble.co.nr -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vaacancy @ IIM Bengaluru
by Veeru 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Dear all, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) invites applications for the post of *Chief Librarian<http://www.iimb.ernet.in/sites/default/files/u181/Chief%20Librarian%20Job%2…> (01)* * * *Deputy Librarian<http://www.iimb.ernet.in/sites/default/files/u181/Deputy%20Librarian%20IIMB…> (01) * * * *Librarian- Centre Services<http://www.iimb.ernet.in/sites/default/files/u181/Librarian%20-%20Centre%20…> (01)* * * To apply, send a cover letter and CV with the names and contact details of three referees to chro(a)iimb.ernet.in or by post to the following address: *Chief Human Resources Officer, *Indian Institute of Management Bangalore, Bannerghatta Road, Bangalore - 560076. *The closing date for applications is 14th September 2013.* * * * * *For more details visit Website: * http://www.iimb.ernet.in/opportunities/administrative-positions -- Thanks and Warm Regards Virupaksh. B. H Library and Information Assistant National Library of India, Kolkata-700027 Email Id: *veerulis(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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happy teachers day
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

every librarian does more than a teacher in sharing the knowledge. THEIR CONTRIBUTION IN SHARING THE KNOWLEDGE THROUGH INFORMAL WAY TO THE STUDENT AND ACADEMIC IMMUNITY IS PAR EXCELLENCE. THEY DESERVE MORE THAN ANY ONE ELSE TO GREET AND WISH THEM ON THE OCCASION OF TEACHERS DAY. I WHOLE HEARTEDLY WISH EVERY LIBRARIAN AND EVERY TEACHER A HAPPY TEACHERS DAY Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 05 Sep '13

05 Sep '13

Dear professional friends, Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod needs Library Trainees for its Library. *Qualification required:* 1. BLISc/MLISc (preferably MLISc). 2. Computer Knowledge. The selection will be based on practical test and interview. Stipend: *Rs. 9000/- *per month. Training period: *1 year*. Those who are interested may attend the walk-in-interview and practical test with all original certificates on *20th September, 2013 at 10am* at the Central University Office at Nayanmarmoola, Vidyanagar, Kasaragod. Contact Phone No. 04994- 255533 Regards, -- Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai *MA; MLISc; PGDEC; PGDCA; DCHN; NET; PhD.* Assistant Librarian & Publication Officer Co-ordinator, NMEICT Nodal Officer, Higher Education Survey Associate Editor, CUK Newsletter Central University of Kerala Vidyanagar P.O. Kasargod, Kerala, India Mob: 09447468586 Blog: www.dineshkoovakkai.blogspot.com Visit our library website at: www.universitylibrarycuk.yolasite.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Walk-in-Interview for the posts of Librarian, Asst. Librarian & Library Assistant at Seshadripuram Institutions, Bangalore.
by Sri Ramchandra Madar 04 Sep '13

04 Sep '13

SESHADRIPURAM INSTITUTIONS, 27, Nagappa Street, Seshadripuram, Bangalore-560020. Phone: 080-22955350. REQUIRES: I) Librarian: - MLISc from a recognized University. - Minimum 03 years experience in a college / University library. - Basic skills in using computer and software packages for library automation and networking. II) Asst. Librarian: - Degree in Library and Information Science from a recognized University. - Knowledge of using computer and library software for automation and networking. - Minimum 02 year working experience in and academic Library. III) Library Assistant: - Diploma course offered by the Board of Technical Education. - Basic knowledge of using computers in library working System. WALK-IN-INTERVIEW: On Thursday the 12th September,2013 at 10:00 PM. Eligible candidates may attend interview at Seshadripuram Campus along with, 1) Handwritten application, 2) Copies of certificates and Testimonials. Regards, Ramchandra Madar ( B.A., M.L.I.Sc.) Librarian, Roohi college of Nursing, Bangalore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION FOR REGISTRATION: Classification & Visualization, The Hague, 24-25 October 2013
by Aida Slavic 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

*Apologies for cross-posting* === INVITATION FOR REGISTRATION === International UDC Seminar 2013 entitled "Classification & Visualization: Interfaces to Knowledge" will take place on Thursday 24 - Friday 25 October in the National Library of the Netherlands (Koninklijke Bibliotheek), The Hague Conference website: http://seminar.udcc.org/2013. The objective of this conference is to explore cutting edge advances and techniques in the visualization of knowledge across various fields of application and their potential impact on developments in the more main stream bibliographic and documentary classifications. The conference will be opened by Prof. W. Boyd Rayward, well-known historian of the international organization of knowledge and the history of documentation and information science. His keynote address will set the scene for discussions on models and metaphors of knowledge and information visualization that bridge historical and technological perspectives. A series of eminent speakers will follow: Lev Manovich, Kathryn La Barre, Fabrice Papy, Marcel Worring, Luca Rosati, Andrea Resmini, Scott Weingart, Richard Smiraglia, Charles van den Heuvel, Andrea Scharnhorst etc. To learn more about conference programme and to register go to the conference website http://seminar.udcc.org/2013 Registration closes on 15 October 2013: EUR220 regular fee, students EUR180 Contact: seminar2013(a)udcc.org About the organizer: Classification & Visualization is the fourth biennial conference in a series of International UDC Seminars organized by the Universal Decimal Classification Consortium (UDC Consortium). We look forward to seeing you in October. =========================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invite to Contribute Paper
by Sunil MV 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Dear All, This is to update on the UGC sponsored 2-Day National Seminar on Emerging Trends in E-Resource Management and Services<http://www.teresiancollege.com/nationalseminar2013/index.html>to be held on September 27 & 28, 2013 at Teresian College, Mysore. We are pleased to invite you to the National Seminar and to contribute article for presentation. *The last date for submission of article is extended to September 20, 2013*. The accepted papers will be published as edited seminar volume with* ISBN 978-93-83302-01-7*. For more details please visit the seminar webpagehttp://www.teresiancollege.com/nationalseminar2013/index.html . For themes of the Seminar please visit the following link http://www.teresiancollege.com/nationalseminar2013/themes.html We wish to inform you that Dr.. Mallinath Kumbar, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore has accepted our Invitation to be the Seminar Director and Dr. C.P. Ramasesh, Librarian, Mysore University Library, University of Mysore, Mysore, to be the Rapporteur of the Seminar. For accommodation and clarification about the registration please feel free to contact Smt. P. Rukminamma, Organizing Secretary @ Mobile: 9902317763 and Email: mysoreseminar2013(a)gmail.com. Regarding paper submission you can reach me at Mobile: 9986439832. This is for your information and request to contribute article for the seminar. With regards, -- *Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian SDM Institute for Management Development No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post Mysore - 570 011, INDIA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SoFerence 2013: Last date for full paper Submission - Oct 5, 2013, Registration - Oct 10, 2013 and Acceptance of paper for stage presentation - Oct 15, 2013
by Nagappa B 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

SoFerence 2013: a place to do something unique & different than others Dear Professional Friends, Sharing knowledge with others will give you an opportunity to enhance your knowledge base. Wish to publish a quality paper? Wish to do something unique & different than others? Wish to get an opportunity to exhibit your hidden talent? Wish to convert your tacit knowledge into explicit Knowledge? Then, SoFerence 2013 is the best place to find the answer to your above questions with quality output. SoFerence: A National Level Social Conference on Failures, Learnings, Case Studies Best Practices, and Success Stories in Library & Information Science and related areas… Organized by: Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Bangalore in collaboration with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), Bangalore on October 19-20, 2013 @ Bangalore. Objectives: ü To create an environment for LIS professionals to come together and share their experiences. ü To discuss on the failures, Learnings, success stories, best practices, recent trends, etc. in LIS & related fields. ü To enhance the competencies of LIS professionals to meet the needs of the changing environment. Theme: v Case Studies on Failures, Learnings, Process Improvements, New Initiatives, Best Practices, Success Stories, Current Awareness Services, Information Retrieval & Repackaging Query Handling, Librarian as SME, Application of ICT/LMS, Marketing of Info Products, HRM, etc.* v Surveys on Users Satisfaction, Use of eBooks / Journals, Job Satisfaction, Career Growth, New Opportunities, etc.* v Classroom Teaching v/s Internship in LIS, Soft Skills, Professionalism, Recent Trends, Future of Libraries, etc.* * Specific to LIS and related areas. Call for Papers: Unpublished and original papers on the above theme are invited. Only Top quality papers will be accepted after thorough plagiarism check for stage presentation. Further, based on the participant's feedback and editorial advice, papers will be selected for the publication in SoFerence Proceedings (to be published after the event as a book with ISBN). Authors to follow the below guidelines, otherwise paper may not be considered for presentation: Ø Unpublished and original papers should be - in .doc format - in single-spaced, - A4 page size, - Times New Roman 12 font size, - between 4-10pages and - APA reference style Ø Scanned copy of Copyright Declaration letter (with the details of theme, title, author, etc.) duly signed by the author(s) should be sent along with the paper. Ø Paper should have Title, Author(s) Name, Organization Address, Tel. No., E-mail id, etc. Ø Registration is mandatory for authors as well as participants. Ø The full paper should be sent to: soference(a)gmail.com Who Can Participate? LIS Professionals, Students, Research Scholars, Content Managers, Information Managers, Publishers, ECM and KM Professionals, Academicians and others. Important Dates: October 5, 2013: Full paper Submission October 10, 2013: Registration Closes October 15, 2013: Acceptance for stage presentation Registration Fee*: - Working Professionals: Rs. 1500/- - Students & Retired Professionals: Rs. 1200/- *Includes SoFerence kit, Tea/Coffee, Snacks, Lunch and SoFerence Proceedings (to be sent after publication). #Registration is limited to 200 seats only (Including authors on first come, first serve basis). Payment: The completed registration form (download from https://sites.google.com/site/soference) along with the registration fee in the form of Cheque/DD in favour of "Karnataka State Library Association ", payable at Bangalore should send to: Registration Committee-SoFerence 2013, C/o Information Resource Centre, LCenter, Tata Consultancy Services, Near Vydehi Hospital, Plot No.78, 79 & 83, EPIP Industrial Area, Whitefield, Bangalore - 560066, Karnataka, India. More details available @ https://sites.google.com/site/soference Email: soference(a)gmail.com Tel. +91 80 67251330/1/475 OR +91 7760505296 Download: SoFerence 2013 Brochure: https://sites.google.com/site/soference/SoFerence%202013_Brochure%20Portrai… SoFerence 2013 Registration Form: https://sites.google.com/site/soference/SoFerence%202013_Registration%20For… You may wish to visit and see the SoFerence 2011 Report: https://sites.google.com/site/soference/SoFerence%202011%20-%20Report.pdf With Best Regards Dr. Nagappa B. SoFerence 2013 - Organizing Secretary =====-----=====-----===== Notice: The information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it may contain confidential or privileged information. If you are not the intended recipient, any dissemination, use, review, distribution, printing or copying of the information contained in this e-mail message and/or attachments to it are strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by reply e-mail or telephone and immediately and permanently delete the message and any attachments. Thank you -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Recruitment at Shivaji University, Kolhapur
by Prakash Bilawar 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Dear Moderator, Kindly host the information as given below- One post of Professor in Library and Information Science at Department of Library and Information Science and One post of Deputy Librarian at B.B.K.Library is going to fill at Shivaji University Kolhapur, Maharashtra. Kindly see the link for more details- http://www.unishivaji.ac.in/recruitments.htm With best wishes. With Regards Mr.Prakash B.Bilawar Assistant Librarian Barr.Balasaheb Khardekar Library Shivaji University Vidyanagar Kolhapur-416 004, India Phone : +91-231-2609421 E-mail: prakashbilawar(a)rediffmail.com, pbb_lib(a)unishivaji.ac.in URL : http://www.unishivaji.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians' Day
by rabinarayan mishra 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

sir, Kindly find attached herewith a report on the observance of Librarians' Day at Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl. I could not send the report due to non-availability of internet. This may be submitted in LIS-Forum for information of all. Dr. R N Mishra Celebration of Librarians Day in Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl The Department of Library and Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl observed the Librarians’ Day on 12th Aug., 2013 to commemorate the Birthday of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, Father of Library Science with a flower tribute under the banner of IASLIC, Kolkota. The programme commenced in the August presence of Prof. R. K. Burman, DLIS, Guwahati University, Prof. P.K. Rath, Prof. R. K. Ngurtinkhuma, Dr. R. N. Mishra, Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, and Mr. Amit Kumar amidst a gathering of more than 40 students of MLIS, M.Phil. and Ph.D. Dr. Mishra highlighted the contribution of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan followed by a brief speech by Prof. P. K. Rath, who spoke on the significance of the Librarians’ Day. Prof. R. K. Burman, an admirer of Ranganathan’s Philosophy highlighted the significant contributions of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan in Library Science. He justified the profession of librarianship on the philosophy of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan. The students of MLIS, M.Phil and Ph.D. also delivered short speech on Dr. Ranganathan. Prof. R. K. Ngurtinkhuma, Head of the Department in his concluding remarks pointed out relevant issues of the profession. The programme concluded with the vote of thanks offered by Dr. Akhandanand Shukla -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARIES ISSUE REPORT ON GLOBAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT
by Ragaavendra R 03 Sep '13

03 Sep '13

Dear Moderator kindly circulate. LIBRARIES ISSUE REPORT ON GLOBAL INFORMATION ENVIRONMENT The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) has issued a report analysing emerging trends in today's global information environment. Against the background of a fast-changing information ecosystem, the IFLA Trend Report, conceived as a dynamic online platform instead of a static document, identifies five emerging trends in the fields of access to information, online education, privacy and data protection, hyper-connected societies and new technologies. An "insights paper," titled "Riding the Waves or Caught in the Tide? Insights form the IFLA Trend Report," was launched at the World Library and information Congress in Singapore on 19 August as a way to summarise the findings contained in the Trend Report website. According to IFLA, the development of new technologies will expand access to information for those that are familiar with digital tools, while people lacking digital literacy will experience additional access barriers. At the same time, online education will increase learning opportunities, and expanding data sets held by governments and companies may have significant consequences for individual privacy. In addition, hyper-connected societies will ease the coordination of collective actions, empowering non-state actors at the expense of traditional political parties. Finally, new technologies will redefine existing business models and transform the global information economy, IFLA said. Additional resources and a compilation of past contributions to the IFLA Trend Report online platform can be found here. REFERENCE LINK: http://www.ip-watch.org/2013/08/30/libraries-issue-report-on-global-informa… 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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IASLIC Foundation Day 2013
by IASLIC Kolkata 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

Dear Sir/Madam You are aware that 3rd September is an important date for IASLIC family. On this auspicious day of 1955, IASLIC was established as non-profit National professional body. Thus, the EC of IASLIC decided to observe the Foundation Day with a requests you all to observe the Foundation day of IASLIC. Let us join hands together on the eve of this auspicious day to strengthen IASLIC family - our Association. IASLIC Foundation Day ceremony will be observed on *Tuesday, the 3rd September, 2013* at 6:00 pm in the IASLIC office. Dr K K Kachukoshi, Former Librarian, Central Reference Library has kindly given his consent to talk on *Multilingual Approaches in INB : Problems and Possible Solutions.* on this occasion. You are cordially invited to the event. In case you are not in a position to attend, we request you to make it convenient to celebrate IASLIC Foundation Day 2013 at your place. You are also requested to send the report immediately so that we can include in our IASLIC Newsletter. With warm and personal regards -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* * * -- * **Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi*, Hony General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Citation Stacking
by Dinesh Siddaiah 02 Sep '13

02 Sep '13

Dear Friends, Citation stacking is another threat to scholarly world. The recent revelation of Thomson Reuters on Citation stacking and article published in the latest issue of "Nature" unveiled the another face of publishing world. I think it is an useful article and our responsibility of creating awareness among the scholarly information user is increasing. Please go through the full-text article @ http://www.nature.com/news/brazilian-citation-scheme-outed-1.13604 Thanking you and Best Regards, -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Email: dinesh(a)iitrpr.ac.in dinesh.ncet(a)gmail.com Phone: 01881 - 242134 (O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles invited for Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management (JKCM) Vol.3 No.2
by Shibu.K.M 31 Aug '13

31 Aug '13

Dear Sir/Madam Original research papers are invited for the Journal of Knowledge and Communication Management (JKCM) Vol. 3 No. 2. JKCM is a peer-reviewed half yearly journal which captures the latest pertaining information and disseminates both theoretical and practical information on knowledge and communication management and serves as a common platform for the discussion. The journal is dedicated to the exchange of the latest academic output and practical information on all aspects of managing knowledge. The journal publishes original research and case studies by academic, business and government contributors on strategies, tools, techniques, technologies and best practices in knowledge and communication management. The focus of this journal is on the identification of innovative Knowledge Management strategies and the application of theoretical concepts to real-world situations. This is a broad-based journal, covering all branches of knowledge and communication of information. It also publishes interdisciplinary research works. *Coverage * The scope of the Journal is broadly knowledge and communication management, surrounding all of the academic and professional disciplines which deal with recorded information. The areas of include, but are certainly not limited to: * Knowledge innovations and dissemination management Knowledge Management -case studies and best practices. Knowledge Management -strategies and models. Knowledge sharing in collaborative work environments Knowledge Management in libraries and information centers Knowledge Management in public sectors * New Media and E-Society in Knowledge management environment Digitization, heterogeneity and convergence Interactivity and virtuality Innovation, identity and the global village syndrome * Knowledge and Communication Structures Knowledge and Communication Strategies Knowledge engineering Integrating learning and knowledge infrastructure Internal and workforce communications Communication and organizational culture Knowledge organization, taxonomies and ontology Corporate communications KM and disaster management * Knowledge communication and Information Systems Knowledge Sharing Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) Intelligent Systems IS Security Issues Mobile Applications Multimedia Applications Software Requirements and IS Architectures Wireless Communications * E-Society and digital communication divide Social & Political Aspects of KM Social Integration Social Book marking retention Social Software E-Democracy * Information Management Computer-Mediated Communication Content Development Cyber law and Intellectual Property Data Mining Human Computer Interaction Information Search and Retrieval Social and Organizational Aspects Virtual Communities * Digital services in E-society Service Broadcasting Political Reporting Freedom of Expression * Information Technology and Knowledge and Communication Knowledge Innovation Networks Digital Libraries Open Source Software Open access Social Networking *Author Guidelines* General Instructions for Authors:- Authors wishing to make a submission to the journal may note the following: Electronic submission of manuscripts is strongly encouraged. One copy of the paper, in MS word format, should be submitted as e-mail attachment to the chief editor at editorjkcm(a)gmail.com on or before 20 September 2013. By submission of a manuscript an author certifies that the work is original and neither has been previously published nor is currently under consideration for publication elsewhere. Every paper submitted to the journal will be blind-reviewed by members of the editorial board or qualified outside reviewers. On the recommendation of reviewers, a paper may be accepted, revised or rejected. The length of the contributions should be in the range of 4000-7000 words normally. Manuscripts should be written in English, typed double spaced, with ample margins and bear the title of the contribution. A brief autobiographical note of the author and co-authors, if any, should be supplied, including full name(s), position(s) held and name(s) of employing organization(s), address, E-Mail address and telephone/fax numbers. The papers must include an informative and completely self-explanatory abstract, 3 to 5 keywords and proper bibliographic references using Harvard Style of Referencing. Tables and illustrations should be given in on eye-legible size on separate sheets. They are to be numbered and fitted with concise, but self-explanatory captions. The location of each table or figure in the text should be specified at the appropriate place. Authors submitting articles for publication must warrant that their work is not an infringement of any existing copyright. Papers and published contributions become the legal copyright of the publisher unless otherwise agreed. Contributor(s) will be responsible for all views and opinions expressed by them in their papers. Neither the editor nor the publisher can accept any responsibility in this regard. The Editor reserves the right to reject papers that, in the view of the editorial board, either are of insufficient quality, or are irrelevant to the subject area. Editorial Board *Chief Editor: * Dr. Naushad Ali P.M Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh *Executive Editors:* 1. Prof. Jean Louis Ermine, France 2. Prof. Gabriel Gomez, USA Please visit the following link for the latest issue of the journal. http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jkcm&volume=3&issue=1&t… Thanks and regards Shibu K M Assistant Librarian Pondicherry University Puducherry 605014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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