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Dr. (Mrs). Poornima Narayana, Head ICAST, CSIR-NAL retires
by shivaram gowda 12 Jun '15

12 Jun '15

Dear Members Dr.(Mrs). Poornima Narayana , Head, ICAST Division of National Aerospace Laboratories, retired on superannuation on 31 May 2015. Dr.(Mrs). Poornima Narayana obtained her BSc (Biological sciences) Degree from Bangalore University, MLISc from Madras University and PhD in L & IS on topic ‘Problems & Perspectives in Design and Development of Institutional Repositories’ from Kuvempu University, Karnataka. Dr. Poornima, joined ICAST on 15/02/1978 and had long stint of 37+ years of professional service. She served in various capacities and finally became Head of the Information Center for Aerospace Science & Technology. Her notable contributions to ICAST are many, she was instrumental in automating NAL Library, which was one of the first libraries to be automated in India, and she took lead in creating database of entire library collection. Her other major contributions were Design and Development of Library Portal, Institutional Repository, AeroInfo Gateway, Union Catalogue, many more with recently launched automated publication archiving system ‘PRAKAS’ Dr. Poornima took up several projects sponsored by DSIR, NISSAT, AR&DB namely DALIC, ODIARE, KnowGate. She has to her credit more than 80 papers national and international which covers Book chapters, Journal Articles, Conference papers. She has delivered number of key note lectures in various National and International conferences Dr. Poornima is recipient of Fulbright Award in Information Sc & Tech in 2004, Outstanding Performance Award by CSIR-NAL in 1998-99 for the Creation of ICAST Portal & Database of Books, Reports, Standards and Patents, Awarded with Platinum plaque for contributions made towards CSIR Open Access Movement, by CSIR Central in 2011. She has been Member of several committees to name a few Permanent member of assessment/recruitment committees of DRDO labs, CFTRI, VITM, IAP and IISc, Nodal/Task Force Officer for NKRC (CSIR and DST Consortium), Member of Aerospace resource Panel (ARP) of AR&DB, Member of the CSIR-Open Access Mandate and many more. She has also contributed in various NAL activities, to name few, Member of Hindi Technical Advisory Committee, President of Kannada Samskritika Sangha, Chairman of Women’s Day Celebration Committee, Chairperson of ANSH 2015 seminar, Member of the ‘Management Council of NAL’ for the period 2012-13 In addition to all the above she has been active participant in all extracurricular activities like, sports and cultural programs and she has own several trophies Director and we, her colleagues both at ICAST and NAL wish her a happy, healthy and peaceful retired life with warm regards Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Kodihalli Bangaluru-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request Abstract
by janaki raman 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Friends Am looking for the following Abstract, Only engineering college librarians can help Annual technical meeting / the Indian Institute of MetalsTitle: IVD6 Study on the Corrosion Behaviour of Some AlMgSi Alloys in Sulphur Bearing MediaYear 2003Author Bhattamishra A K Citation ANNUAL TECHNICAL MEETING- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF METALS; 184 Indian Institute of Metals; NMD - ATM 2003 57th:; Annual technical meeting, Indian Institute of Metals; NMD - ATM 2003 Might be a abstract or full paper, Pl send the scanner version Thanks janakiraman A -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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historical notes on S.R.R. in Current Science
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

From: chris [mailto:chris@iiap.res.in] Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 12:30 PM Can you kindly post the message in lis-forum about the article (historical notes) on SRR in the current issue of current science? http://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/108/11/2110.pdf thanks, regards christina

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Article request
by Nagesh 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Professionals, One of our scientist need the following article. Kindly send the fulltext of the same. http://journals.cambridge.org/action/displayAbstract?fromPage=online&aid=83… Thanks Nagesh Hadimani Senior library cum info asst Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research Bangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS JAMES BILLINGTON, APPOINTED IN 1987, WILL RETIRE
by Ragaavendra R 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

LIBRARIAN OF CONGRESS JAMES BILLINGTON, APPOINTED IN 1987, WILL RETIRE James Billington, the librarian of Congress who has led the world's largest library for nearly three decades, will step down at the end of the year. The 86-year-old Russia scholar was just the 13th librarian of the institution since 1800 when he was appointed by President Ronald Reagan in 1987. The library is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution and grew out of Thomas Jefferson's collection of books. It now holds a vast collection of research materials, historical resources and cultural treasures. Billington's decision comes months after a federal report outlined failures at the library regarding the electronic transfer of thousands of documents, the Washington Post reported. Many blamed Billington for wasting millions of taxpayer dollars, the paper reported. The vacancy will be filled by presidential nomination, with confirmation by the U.S. Senate, according to the statement. REFERENCE LINK: http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/librarian-congress-james-billingto… 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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Bits and Bytes Lecture Series #4: Repositioning the Profession: A Case of a Modern Public Library
by Madhuresh Singhal 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Members, You are cordially invited to attend the following lecture organized by NCSI-Net Foundation, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and SRELS. Title: Repositioning the Profession: A Case of a Modern Public Library SPEAKER: Dr. MS Sridhar, Former Head, ISAAC Library, ISRO, Bangalore PLACE: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 DATE & TIME: Friday June 12, 2015 at 6.15 p.m. Abstract: Futurologists, in the past, have excitingly talked about and predicted ‘paperless society’, ‘libraries without walls’, ‘disintermediation’, ‘end of public libraries’ and so on. True, digital technology has virtually eroded traditional printing, photography and music industries causing concern, among professionals, about ‘identity crises’, ‘fear of extinction’ or ‘need for repositioning’ the profession. Several repositioning options like ‘invisible Intermediary’, ‘pro-active Librarian’, ‘embedded librarian’, etc. were also put forth by experts. A personal visit to a modern newly built (2013) huge public library, which attracts over 7000 visitors a day like a tourist spot in the centre of the city, gave an exciting real life example of repositioning the profession, that too for public libraries, by incorporating several closely related professional services. This is to share the experience and discuss about how they redefined the role of public library by overcoming or even ignoring the traditional restrictive norms and beliefs of the profession. With regards, Madhuresh Singhal On behalf of NCSI-Net Foundation http://www.ncsinet.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper - The Oligopoly of Academic Publishers in the Digital Era
by Shamprasad Pujar 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear All, Interesting study! Some of you may find it interesting. The Oligopoly of Academic Publishers in the Digital Era http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0127502 Abstract The consolidation of the scientific publishing industry has been the topic of much debate within and outside the scientific community, especially in relation to major publishers’ high profit margins. However, the share of scientific output published in the journals of these major publishers, as well as its evolution over time and across various disciplines, has not yet been analyzed. This paper provides such analysis, based on 45 million documents indexed in the Web of Science over the period 1973-2013. It shows that in both natural and medical sciences (NMS) and social sciences and humanities (SSH), Reed-Elsevier, Wiley-Blackwell, Springer, and Taylor & Francis increased their share of the published output, especially since the advent of the digital era (mid-1990s). Combined, the top five most prolific publishers account for more than 50% of all papers published in 2013. Disciplines of the social sciences have the highest level of concentration (70% of papers from the top five publishers), while the humanities have remained relatively independent (20% from top five publishers). NMS disciplines are in between, mainly because of the strength of their scientific societies, such as the ACS in chemistry or APS in physics. The paper also examines the migration of journals between small and big publishing houses and explores the effect of publisher change on citation impact. It concludes with a discussion on the economics of scholarly publishing. Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Advertisement- recruitment of faculty on contract basis Asst.Professor LISc at Central University of Gujarat
by Kotrayya Agadi 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Professionals, Greeting from Central University of Gujarat. Central University of Gujarat, Gandhinagar invites applications for appointment on various teaching(Contract) positions. Teaching Positions: Library and Information Science Assistant Professor (Contract) - 3 More details click here Advertisement for recruitment of Assistant Professor on contract & Application form for recruitment of Assistant Professor on Contract. The details of advertisement are also available on the University website http://www.cug.ac.in/ With BestRegards,-----------------------------------------------Dr.K.B.AgadiAsst.LibrarianCentral University of GujaratSector-30, Gandhinagar-382030 I GujaratState I INDIA Tel: + 91 – 79 - 23260061M: 07405031234Email: kbagadi(a)cug.ac.in I library(a)cug.ac.inWebsite : | | | | | | | | | Welcome to CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT | CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF GUJARAT"Providing a Global Platform for Knowledge and Employability to our Students along with Society and Industry Interface." | | | | View on www.cug.ac.in | Preview by Yahoo | | | | | Library Blog : http://cuglib.wordpress.comThank you forconsidering the environment before printing -- 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 and Deputy Librarian in Central University of Jammu (CUJ)
by Subhodip Bid 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Librarian and Deputy Librarian in Central University of Jammu (CUJ) * No. of Post: *Librarian - 1(UR) *Pay Band & Grade Pay* - Rs.37400-67000 + AGP : Rs. 10000 *Age- *Preferably below 55 Years *Essential* *qualification and/or experience* (a) Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (b) Atleast thirteen years as Deputy Librarian in a University or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian(c) Evidence of innovative library services and organization of published work (d) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System(PBAS), set out in UGC Regulations 2010 as amended in 2013 (to be supported by the documentary evidence) (e) Five Library related Research/Theme papers. *Desirable* M.Phil./Ph.D.Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation/ Archives and Manuscript keeping *No. of Post: *Deputy Librarian - 1(UR) *Pay Band with Grade Pay - *Rs.15600-39100+ AGP : Rs. 8000 *Age- *Preferably below 45 Years *Essential* *qualification and/or experience* (a) Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (ii) Atleast Five years experience as Assistant University Librarian/ College (c) Evidence of innovative library services and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library (d) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System(PBAS), set out in UGC Regulations 2010 as amended in 2013 (to be supported by the documentary evidence) (e) Three Library related Research/Theme papers. *Desirable *M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation/ Archives and Manuscript keeping/Computerization of Library For more details http://www.cujammu.ac.in//5000_media/Downloads/Non_Teaching_Number_09.pdf <http://www.cujammu.ac.in/5000_media/Downloads/Non_Teaching_Number_09.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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INDIA LAGS BEHIND IN 2015 ASIA UNIVERSITY RANKING, ONLY 9 VARSITIES MAKE THE CUT
by Ragaavendra R 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

INDIA LAGS BEHIND IN 2015 ASIA UNIVERSITY RANKING, ONLY 9 VARSITIES MAKE THE CUT Indian universities continue to lag way behind other institutes in a latest ranking of Asian universities that is dominated by varsities from Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong, and China. According to the Times Higher Education Asia University Ranking 2015, Indian Institute of Science Bangalore comes closest at 37th place and Punjab University at 38th position, down six places from 2014, according to a statement issued by ranking body. "India's progress has faltered, it has nine top 100 universities, one fewer than last year," added the statement. The IIT's of Roorkee, Bombay, Delhi, Kharagpur and Madras, besides Aligaarh Muslim University and Jawaharlal Nehru University figure among the top 100, though their rankings have come down from 2014. University of Tokyo continued to retain the top position while Natipnal University of Singapore and University of Hong Kong retained the second and third place respectively. Japan, Hong Kong, and South Korea had each three universities in the top 20 list along with two universities from China and two from Turkey. Phil Baty, editor of Times Higher Education Rankings, said "It is a cause for concern that India has lost ground in the league table. With the country's massive numbers of under-25s putting further pressure on educational resources, it is more crucial than ever that India invests in research and strengthens its academic links with other nations or face being left behind," he said. REFLINK: http://www.ibnlive.com/news/india/india-lags-behind-in-2015-asia-university… 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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Application are invited for the post of Deputy Librarian and Library Information Assistant in IIT Allahabad
by Subhodip Bid 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Deputy Librarian and Library Information Assistant in IIT Allahabad *No. of Post: *Deputy Librarian - 1(UR) *Pay Band with Grade Pay* - PB-3; Rs.15600-39100; GP : Rs. 7600 *Essential* *qualification* (i) Master's Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. (ii) 8 years experience as an Assistant Librarian/Librarian of reputed Institute.(iii) Evidence of innovative library services, published work and Professional commitment. *Desirable* PhD/M.Phil in Library Science/Information Science. *No. of Post: *Library Information Assistant - 1(UR) *Pay Band with Grade Pay - *PB-2; Rs.9300-34800; GP : Rs. 4200 *Essential* (i) Master Degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ documentation or equivalent with a minimum of 55% marks in aggregate, preceded by a consistently good academic record; (ii) Service experience at a reputed Institute for minimum of 05 years; (iii) Knowledge of computers, internet and other recent advances in library operation management. *Desirable *Experience in computerization of Library and library e-operation and e-management. For more details (Deputy Librarian) http://www.iiita.ac.in/downloads/announcements/uploads/Group_A_vacancy469.p… For more details (Library Information Assistant) http://www.iiita.ac.in/downloads/announcements/uploads/Group_B_vacancy300.p… -- 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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Article Request.
by Supritha Shetty 11 Jun '15

11 Jun '15

Dear Professionals, If you have access to the following article could you please send it to me. 1.Legal Medicine Volume 12, Issue 3, May 2010, Pages 148–150 Death due to blood transfusion-induced anaphylactic shock: A case report Akina Nara, Toshihiko Aki, Takeshi Funakoshi, Kyoko Uchida, Haruka Nakayama, Koichi Uemura 2.Biologicals Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages 31–35 Alternative strategies in assuring blood safety: An Overview Jay S. Epstein 3.Biologicals Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2010, Pages 91–96 Hemovigilance in developing countries Yasmin Ayob 4.Transfusion and Apheresis Science Volume 44, Issue 2, April 2011, Pages 231–233 Identification errors in the blood transfusion laboratory: A still relevant issue for patient safety Giuseppe Lippia Mario Plebanib Blood Still Kills: Six Strategies to Further Reduce Allogeneic Blood Transfusion-Related Mortality Eleftherios C. Vamvakas, , Morris A. Blajchman Librarian K.S.Hegde Medical Academy Deralakatte -575018 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Disparity with the College Librarian in the API Score
by Balesh Kumar 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Sir,Kindly post the mail on the forum Disparity with the college librarians Please refer to the “UGCRegulations on minimum qualifications for appointment of teachers and otheracademic staff in universities and colleges and measures for the maintenance ofstandards in Higher Education 2010” dated 30 June 2010 notified in the Gazetteof India, September 18, 2010 [Part III-Sec. 4), there is a difference betweenthe minimum API score required for category–III i.e. Research and Academic Contribution for the promotion of collegeteachers/DPE and the College Librarian under Career Advancement Scheme. Thedetails are as under: 1. Thecontents of the category –III and their weight-age i.e. API Score are common tothe college teachers, Librarian and the Director Physical Education (DPE) whereas the minimum Weightage Points (WP)norms of the API for the Librarian are higher than the teachers and DPE.(Appendix- III, Table-VIII (b), page no. 7970 of the UGCRegulations, 2010) (copy attached). The difference shown in the following tablefor better understanding: | | | Stage 1 to senior scale (Stage 2) | Senior scale (Stage 2) to (Selection Grade) (Stage 3) | Selection Grade (Stage 3) to Stage 4) | | | For College Librarian | | | | | IV | Research and Academic Contribution (Category III) – Minimum Annual Score Required – to be assessed cumulatively | 5/Year (40/assessment period) | 10/Year (100/assessment period) | 15/Year (90/assessment period) | | | | | | | | | For Colleges Teachers And College DPE | | | | | IV | Research and Academic Contribution (Category III) | 5/Year (20/assessment period) | 10/Year (50/assessment period) | 15/Year (45/assessment period) | | | | | | | | | 2. The above table shows that the APIscore required for the category-III (Research and Academic Contribution)forYearly basis/Annual is same for all the cadres and for all the stages (stage 1to 2 =5/Year, stage 2 to 3 =10/Year and for stage 3 to 4 =15/Year). But the Assessment Period Score requiredfor College Librarian for all the stages is double than the other cadres i.e.college teachers and DPE (for College Librarian for stage 1 to 2 =40, stage 2to 3 =100 and for stage 3 to 4 =90 whereas for the teachers/DPE for stage 1 to2 =20, stage 2 to 3 =50 and for stage 3 to 4 =45) (Table – II (b) and tableV (b) of the notification). 3. Thereshould be equal score for all the cadres (teachers/DPE and College Librarian)for the category-III as the contents of the category are common to all and alsothe Yearly score for this category is same for all the cadres. Besides theabove the API scores for the category –I and II is also equal for all thecollege cadres. 4. Theabove difference/disparity in the API Score may be due to typographical error buttill date no clarification from the UGC has been given in this regard. If anyone has sought any clarification from UGC in this regard kindly share or pursue the matter with the UGC. Thanks and regards, Balesh Kumar Librarian S. D. College (Lahore) Ambala Cantt.-133 001 (Haryana) (M) 09416073008 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Query regarding cloud comuting
by Senthil V 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Dear Moderator please post it on lis-forum, Dear Colleagues, I am really thanking for those replied to my earlier query and in particular my mentor and boss Dr IRN Goudar. Libraries in India have started using cloud technology for providing information services to its users. Although there are few libraries who have adopted this technology so far yet it is expected that some more in the process. We have prepared a research report on use of cloud computing for library services in India. Draft submitted for publication is available on the following link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8cCvzKYb3ZiWFQwc3JaSlIwT1k&authuser=0 To evaluate and analyse cloud based LMS we need to know the libraries in India using this technology. If you are aware about any such library, it is requested to provide us the name of library who has either adopted this technology or in the process of adopting it along with contact person details. Looking forward with thanks to all you in anticipation. -- V Senthil Scientist D DESIDOC, DRDO Metcalfe House, Delhi - 54 mail: senthildrdo(a)gmail.com, senthil(a)desidoc.drdo.in Ph: 011-23902504 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission announcement for B.Lib.ISc and MLISc programmes for the session 2015-16
by Shriram Pandey 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Re-Accredited with “A” grade by NAAC) invites applications for admission in B.Lib.ISc (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) and MLISc(Master of Library and Information Science) programmes for the session 2015-16. Duration for both the courses is one year. Eligibility For B. Lib. I. Sc: Graduation in any discipline with 45% marks and for MLISc: Graduation in any discipline with 45% marks+ B. Lib. I. Sc-45%.Admission will be strictly based on merit. Last date to apply B.Lib.ISc: Online form filling start from 10/06/2015 to 24/06/2015. MLISc : online form filling start from 15/06/2015 to 25/06/2015. How to Apply Please refer website http://23.99.118.236/mlsuadmission/online_admission.aspx for details. Fill and submit the form, payment may be done through internet banking/credit/debit card. Submit copy of application form with documents, certificates, copy of receipt to the office/department or send to through speed post. For any queries, you can contact to: 9636383110.For form deposit, you can contact to the office on: 9001590510. -- ================================================= Shriram Pandey Assistant Professor & In charge Department of Library and Information Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Re-Accredited with "A" grade by NAAC) Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, India Phone No.: +91-9636383110 Website:https://mohanlalsukhadiaudaipur.academia.edu/ShriramPandey ================================================= By not printing this email you've helped save paper, ink, and millions of trees. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to the Alumni of the LIS Department of Mysore University (MyDLIS) - 18 June 2015, Mysore.
by Sathya 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Dear professional friends of MyDLIS On the occasion of the Grand Finale celebration of the Golden Jubilee of MyDLIS, MILAN - the Alumni Association of the MyDLIS has organized an exclusive MILANer’s meet on 18th June. This Meet & Greet event will be a nostalgic time to share with your classmates, seniors and other alumni friends. Registration to this event is FREE for all the alumni of MyDLIS. Here are the broad program details given below. Please send your attendance confirmation to: geethavnkt(a)gmail.com , OR visit the visit the MILAN site ( www.milan-mysore.org) spot Meet & Greet page and register there. DATE: 18th June 2015 VENUE: Department of LIS, Manasa Gangothri, Mysore PROGRAM: 0800-0830 Hrs. Meeting at the Department and registration 0830-0900 Hrs. Paying tribute to our teachers, Flag hoisting, etc. 0900-0915 Hrs. MILANers “Padayatra” to ISIM building in the campus 0915-1000 Hrs. Breakfast session 1000-1300 Hrs. MILANers’ interaction, talent show, interviews, sharing experiences, etc. 13:00-1400 Hrs. Lunch Also, please feel free to tell your classmates and other alumni friends of MyDLIS that that you may know to attend this event. I am sure you would not like to miss this event and to be with your old classmates and professional friends to spend your time in flashback. You are also invited to attend the inaugural session on the Golden Jubilee Summit of MyDLIS at Craford Hall, University of Mysore, Mysore on the evening of the same day (18th) at 4.30PM. Best regards N. V. Sathyanarayana President, MILAN. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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REQUEST
by monisha mishra 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Dear All, Good afternoon.Does any body has access to the fulltext of the following article as it is being urgently required by one of our faculty members. Use of Extrusion-Texturized Whey Protein Isolates in Puffed Corn Meal, Journal of Food Processing and Preservation (Impact Factor: 0.94). 12/2009; 34(s2):571 - 586. DOI: 10.1111/j.1745-4549.2009.00375.x regards *Monisha Mishra* *LibrarianOrissa University of Agriculture & Technology,Bhubaneswar-751003Orissa* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Apologies for Spelling Errors
by Umesha Umesha 10 Jun '15

10 Jun '15

Dear All, I am extremely sorry for my spelling errors in the previous posting. Thank you for informing the error. The corrected posting is as follows: The Executive Committee meeting held on June 1 2015 have elected the office bearers of MyLISA (Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association) 2015-17 are, Prof.M Chandrashekara - President Dr. M.V.Sunil - Vice President Dr.P Sarasvathy - Secretary Smt. Veena, M. - Joint Secretary Shri. Chetan Hegade, M - Treasurer Shri. Ronald Prakash Cutinha - Public Relation Officer (PRO) This is for your kind information. With sincere regards, -- M. B. Umesha, MLISc. Research Scholar Dept of Library and Information Science. University Mysore, Mysore. -- 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 Trainees' at Library, IIT Gandhinagar Gujarat
by TS Kumbar 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

Dear Colleagues, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candidates to work with us. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Trainees* *2015-16* The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed *fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science* from recognized Indian universities to serve as *Library Trainees *purely on a temporary basis for one year. *Essential Qualifications: Master’s in Library & Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent with First Class* *Nature of Traineeship*: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. *Duration*: The duration of traineeship will be for one year (usually July-July). *Remuneration*: Consolidated stipend of Rs.18,000/- per month. *The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis.* No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent academic record & performance in the written test & personal interview. *Number of Trainees to be Admitted:* Four *Age Limit*: 26 years as on 22nd June, 2015 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST & PD category Candidates Qualifications: MLISc or equivalent with 60%, Age Limit-31 years Interested candidates *who meet the above mentioned basic requirements* may send their application in a prescribed form along with resume inserting a passport size photograph to it and all required documents, to librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in *by 15th June, 2015* *and directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category.* Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, *but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS.* *Date for written test & interview*: *22nd June, 2015 (Monday) at 9.30am.* *Venue for written test & interview*: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, VGEC Campus, Chandkheda,at the crossing of Visat-Gandhinagar Highway with New C.G.Road, Ahmedabad - 382424. For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanking you Kumbar Librarian ------------------------------------------------------------ Dr. T. S. Kumbar Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar V G E Complex Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 424* |* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: + 91-79-32454368 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Creative Librarian 2.0: Connect, Collaborate and Share Knowledge using Social Media Platform
by Nihal Alam 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

TERI in collaboration with Digital Empowerment Foundation (DEF) as knowledge partner is organizing a workshop on "Creative Librarian 2.0: Connect, Collaborate and Share Knowledge using Social Media Platform" from 06-07 August 2015 at TERI, India Habitat Center, New Delhi aimed at equipping the LIS (library and information science) professionals with state-of-the art skills and knowledge to meet current and recent challenges in this dynamic knowledge society. The workshop programme has been developed in guidance with eminent subject experts to promote continuous improvement of core competency skills of the participants. The pedagogy of this workshop will include tutorial-type presentations, demonstrations, hands-on sessions with Case studies/best practices, and will cover following topics: 1. Role of Creative librarians in digital era 2. Social media tools for library marketing and user services 3. Library strategies for Social media: Planning and risk management 4. Creating library presence on internet 5. Hands- on training & troubleshooting For more details : www.teriin.org/wclsc Regards, Ms Reeta Sharma Information Analyst Library and Information Centre TERI, Darbari Seth Block, IHC Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003 Tel: 91-11-2468 2100, 2111 or 41504900 Mob: 9899878682 Email: reetas(a)teri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Questionnaire Design & Statistical Analysis - Workshop
by Sunil MV 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

Dear All, Greetings from SDMIMD Mysore! Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD), Mysore, is organizing the 2-Day Workshop on Questionnaire Design and Statistical Analysis on June 25 & 26, 2015 at SDMIMD. Please visit the following webpage for more information about the workshop: http://sdmimd.ac.in/QDSAworkshop/index.html The workshop flyer and registration form is attached to this mail for your kind information. Please note the number of registrations for this Hands-on Workshop is limited to 20 only. With regards, Dr. Sunil M.V. Librarian Shri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara Institute for Management Development (SDMIMD) No. 1, Chamundi Hill Main Road, Siddharthanagar Post, Mysore - 570 011, INDIA Mobile: 998639832 | Telephone: 0821-2429722 Extn: 3006 * Please consider your environmental responsibility before printing this e-mail* -- 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 post of Library Trainees in Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts( IGNCA), New Delhi
by Subhodip Bid 09 Jun '15

09 Jun '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for post of Library Trainees in Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts( IGNCA), New Delhi *No. of Postion – *04 *Eligibility: *Masters Degree in Library and Information Science, and should have obtained this qualification in the year(s) 2013, 2014 or 2015 *Remuneration*: Rs.13,000/-(Rupees Thirteen thousand only) per month *Tenure*: One Year For more details http://ignca.nic.in/jobs/KN_Library_Science_trainees.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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The New Office barriers of MyLISA 2015-17
by Umesha Umesha 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear All, The Executive Committee meeting held on June 1 2015 have elected the office barriers of MyLISA (Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association) 2015-17 are, Prof.M Chandrashekara - President Dr. M.V.Sunil - Vice President Dr.P Sarasvathy - Secretary Smt. Veena, M. - Joint Secretary Shri. Chetan Hegade, M - Treasurer Shri. Ronald Prakash Cutinha - Public Relation Officer (PRO) This is for your kind information. With sincere regards, -- M. B. Umesha, MLISc. Research Scholar Dept of Library and Information Science. University Mysore, Mysore. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC Sponsored Two-Day National Workshop on Developing Digital Library at Bantwal College
by Sujatha H R 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Sri Venkataramana Swamy College, Bantwal, Mangalore, Karnataka is organising a Two-Day UGC Sponsored National Workshop on "Developing Digital Library using DSpace" in collaboration with Dakshina Kannada & Kodagu Library Association. Date :August 6th & 7th, 2015 TARGET PARTICIPANTS:Library & Information Science professionals, Academicians, IT professionals, Research Scholars and Students of Library and Information Science, Persons interested in Library and Information Science Activities. OPERATING PLATFORM & METHODOLGY:Lecturers, demonstration, discussions and extensive practical sessions will be available. RESOURCE PERSONS:The workshop sessions will be handled by experts from reputed academic institutions. CONVENER:Dr. Sujatha H.R., Librarian, Sri Venkataramana Swamy College, Bantwal, Mangalore. REGISTRATION:A maximum of 40 particiapants will be permitted, Admission is on first-come-first-serve basis.The registration fee : Rs. 1000/- Dead Line for registration : The registration fee is to be paid by Demand Draft / Cheques drawn from any Nationallized Bank in favour of the "The Principal, S.V.S. College, Batwal", payable at Bantwal/B.C. Raos/Mangalore. Kindly ensure that the cheques are CTS complaint format. For outside participants accommodation will be arranged at decent hotels in the range of Rs. 800/- Rs. 1000 per day, (Sharing or individual) on payment of the same and information in advance. The Registration fee includes workshop kit (Training materials, and Certificate), Refreshment, Lunch. For Registration please visit www.svscbantwal.org or svsclibworkshop2015.wordpress.comor mail to hrsujatha(a)yahoo.com or svscollegebantwal(a)yahoo.co.in Dr Sujatha H.R Convenor & Librarian Sri Venkataramana Swamy College Bantwal-574211, Karnataka, India E-Mail:hrsujatha@yahoo.com Mob:919164560894 -- 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 jasim s 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear Colleagues Kindly forward me the softcopy/hardcopy of the following article if available in your institution.It is urgently needed by a researcher. http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/00222932808672866 Thanking You Jasimudeen S Librarian St.Stephens College Uzhavoor Kerala www.jasim.in 9895786534 -- Jasimudeen.s *Life is like a document:what matter is how good it is ,not how long it is"* *"Be in touch,I am just a mail away not a mile away"..* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Changing face of Library Profession…!!!
by Dinesh Siddaiah 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear All, Changing face of Library Profession…!!! These days mostly everywhere we see the discussions on status and eternality, the deathlessness of LIS profession and sustainability among LIS professionals. Are we really paranoid about the future of libraries and library schools? Are we creating panic among emerging library professionals? However, I complete disagree on the views expressing by some our colleagues. Library is a Library. One cannot replace it. Libraries across the world (academic, public or special), are still making a huge difference and shall remain so forever. The demand for library and its extended services is growing continuously. Only formats and access methods have changed significantly but not the usage. Librarians must make the libraries, attractive places for the users to come in and spend time for contemplation and deep learning. Every student, researcher, and faculty must also love to use the libraries more than earlier. For instance, in our institute (IIT Ropar) we keep doing certain studies such as online surveys, group discussion, interview, observation etc. The result of the studies showing the increasing demand for more library facilities and services. We keep our library open 24x7 on all 365 days, which perhaps was not very common prior to the cyber age. Our students love to read in the library for longer hours and keep expecting more and more assistance. Here I am trying to express my views on today’s library profession. For instance, today there are plenty of job opportunities both at the national and state levels. If I am right, there are 10-12 Librarian/Deputy Librarian positions in different institutions of national importance. In Universities, this number is more. There are many vacancies at the entry level in both government and public sector. Then the question is why they have not been filled? The reasons are many. One main reason is changing attitude of Directors/Vice-Chancellors/Head of the institutions towards the integrity, leadership qualities and knowledge of our own people. Therefore, let our Universities inject ethics at PG and research level. Let the teachers come out of all the differences. Let them sit together, solve differences and curtail egos and let them produce quality students to take up the future challenges. Let us not politicize our own profession. Let the departments at the universities and at work places, treat all the students/colleagues in a fair and respectful manner. Let us maintain some distance from the commercial publishers and agents. In my view, they are the main threat for tarnishing the reputation of the professionals. Let us maintain healthy/professional relationships with the publishers and agents. Let us invite and honor deserved people for our programmes. We need to make a big difference by conducting programmes with the intention of giving importance to the knowledge of speakers, content quality, confining to the content delivery rather than luxurious opening and closing ceremonies. Let us not try to please/satisfy people for personal benefits. Let us focus on end purpose of the programme. Let us take feedback, review the programmes positively and ensure the impact that has made. Let us ensure return on investment at all Library purchases/projects. Let us critically evaluate the products/items for the usefulness before buying. Let us not misuse the General Financial Rules which has given autonomy for library purchases. Let us adopt transparent purchase procedures and try to get competitive prices. Let us not use our own colleagues/subordinates for our personal works. (Students in case of teachers, who also have fallen prey to expecting gifts for awarding PhDs and getting them out sourced). All of these amounts to character building and respect will automatically be earned. Let others should speak about the progress of our work & profession instead of bowing our trumpet. Let us love the profession first; be sincere and committed to our work. Let us have more focus on development of Library instead of not taking other administrative responsibilities at the entry level. Let others asses our work and identifying our capabilities and offer suitable positions. Let us shoe gratification in giving ones due and acknowledging which is a way of respecting other. Let us grow and let others to grow. *The BIG Secret is* …. There is no free lunch in life, we must update our knowledge and be proud and good librarian. YES, true the way to success is hard work and there is no short cut for that!!! Thanks and Regards, Dinesh Dr. Dinesh K. S. Commonwealth Professional Fellow 2014-15 - UK Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, Nangal Road, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Phone: +91-1881 - 242134 (O) +91-9779747902 (M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bits and Bytes Lecture Series: Repositioning the Profession: A Case of a Modern Public Library
by shivaram gowda 08 Jun '15

08 Jun '15

Dear Members, You are cordially invited to attend the following lecture organized by NCSI-Net Foundation, Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and SRELS. Title: Repositioning the Profession: A Case of a Modern Public Library SPEAKER: Dr. MS Sridhar, Former Head, ISAAC Library, ISRO, Bangalore PLACE: Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), 702, 'Upstairs', 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore - 560 010 DATE & TIME: Friday June 12, 2015 at 6.15 p.m. Abstract: Futurologists, in the past, have excitingly talked about and predicted ‘paperless society’, ‘libraries without walls’, ‘disintermediation’, ‘end of public libraries’ and so on. True, digital technology has virtually eroded traditional printing, photography and music industries causing concern, among professionals, about ‘identity crises’, ‘fear of extinction’ or ‘need for repositioning’ the profession. Several repositioning options like ‘invisible Intermediary’, ‘pro-active Librarian’, ‘embedded librarian’, etc. were also put forth by experts. A personal visit to a modern newly built (2013) huge public library, which attracts over 7000 visitors a day like a tourist spot in the centre of the city, gave an exciting real life example of repositioning the profession, that too for public libraries, by incorporating several closely related professional services. This is to share the experience and discuss about how they redefined the role of public library by overcoming or even ignoring the traditional restrictive norms and beliefs of the profession. with warm regards Shivaram BS Treasurer, KALA -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Summit & International Conference
by chandrashekara m 07 Jun '15

07 Jun '15

Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from MyDLIS!Wewould like to invite you be part of the yearlong Golden Jubilee Celebrations of the Department ofLibrary and Information Science, University of Mysore initiated on June 24,2014. As a part of this celebration the grand finale event – Golden JubileeSummit & International Conference on “Information Unbounded: The Past, ThePresent, and The Future of Information Sciences” is organized during June18-20, 2015, in association with Mysore University Information and LibraryAlumni Network (MILAN).The Inauguralfunction of the Golden Jubilee International Conference will be held in the CrawfordHall of the University of Mysore on June 18, 2015 at 4.00 PM. It will be inaugurated by the Ministers ofState and Central government.In thisevent many of our alumni, invited delegates, national and international invitedspeakers from various inter-disciplinary areas and sectors, the Chairpersons ofLIS Departments and Presidents of LIS Associations of Karnataka will participate.We havegiven special registration offers to the Life Members of library associations (India),MyLISA Life Members, MILAN Life Members, Retired Professionals, Research Fellowsand Students (http://milan-mysore.org/summit/register/).Forregistration, hospitality or any other information /clarification relating tothe conference please feel free tocontact Chairpersons of Local Organizing Committee or the Event Secretariat at mydlisuom(a)gmail.com or the undersigned Organizing CommitteeChair .You may kindly visit the Global Jubilee Summit & InternationalConference webpage http://milan-mysore.org/summit/ for more information. MyDLIS wish you to be part of thisGolden Movement. With Regards, Dr. M. Chandrashekara Professor & Chairman, OrganizingChair Department of Studies in Library &Information Science Manasagangotri, University of Mysore,Mysuru - 570006 Ph: (0821) 2419389; Mobile: 9448600970 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Live Helper Chat to discuss the technical issues of Koha, DSpace, Joomla and Data Migration
by DP Tripathi 06 Jun '15

06 Jun '15

Dear All, Greetings! I feel very happy to share the Live Help Desk which I have created with www.librarianguide.co.in. <http://www.librarianguide.co.in/> Using this Live Helper Chat we can discuss the technical issues of Koha, DSpace, Joomla and Data Migration openly and get the solution by discussion (if possible) So, don't wait.............raise your questions during 6 pm - 7 pm everyday and share your experience on Live Helper Chat. The live help desk is available at http://www.live.librarianguide.co.in/live/ <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.live.librarianguide.co.in%2F…> Hurry up! -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Websites of academic libraries
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Jun '15

06 Jun '15

A Canadian university redesigns its webpage and the student newspaper (founded in 1880) writes about it and students comment on the new design and offers suggestions. Nothing great one may think, and it may not even be a newsworthy event, but it occurred to me that we have several hundred universities in India and all of them have their own libraries providing basic services. Some provide more than others. We can look at the services offered by universities elsewhere and adopt all the best practices, at least those which do not cost a lot of money. We may make them genuinely participatory and invite students to be on the management committees. Please read on the news story from *The Varsity*. Students react to U of T Libraries new website Updates include simplified search tool, increased accessibility By joshuagrondin <http://thevarsity.ca/author/joshuagrondin/> After more than a year of development, the University of Toronto Libraries website has been unveiled. Among the most anticipated changes is the site’s simplified search tool, which combines journals, books, and articles, while categorizing titles by format. The tool also provides a list of Frequently Asked Questions, as well as other library websites and resources. Another addition is the services navigation menu that helps faculty members to request material for course-reserves, facilitates new title requests for the libraries, and allows students to arrange research consultations with librarians. User experience librarian Lisa Gayhart says that the updates were necessary due to recent technological advancements. “Technologies and the way people use technology has changed dramatically since the last version of the website was released,” she says. “We wanted to make it easy for students to find information from the library no matter what type of device they are using.” *The Varsity *spoke with several students, most of whom concluded that the updated website is far more accessible and functional than its predecessor. Rebecca McCallum found the changes to the front page particularly helpful. “I like how they have the library hours front and centre — no more searching for it,” she says. For McCallum, the search function is also a highlight. “I like the format of it too, so you get a taste of what each category has to offer.” Second-year student Timothy Lock says that he enjoys the modern feel to the site and the centralization of information. “Everything is put onto one page without having to select [the type of publication],” he says. However, Lock also recognized the drawbacks of putting all the information in one place, a move that he says leaves the new site “cluttered.” “If they were to improve it, [I’d] say keep the design but make the search results one column rather than overwhelming us with lots of stuff at the same time,” he says. ‘The site will be a work in progress,” Gayhart writes in an email to *The Varsity. *According to Gayhart, the design team is looking for ongoing feedback to make smaller changes more frequently, rather than tackle large redesign projects. Gayhart has been part of the project since from the onset, and added that other University of Toronto Library websites will be undergoing similar updates to improve design and functionality. The update also includes a number of accessibility improvements, including a mobile-responsive design allowing the website to automatically adjust to the screen size of any smartphone, computer, or tablet. The site is compliant to WCAG 2.0 level AA, an update that goes beyond the necessary steps outlined by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. The project began in the spring of 2014 with a series of research investigations on the site’s user-demographics and how users access the different tools, such as the summon function or the research guides. “Additionally, we looked at what other universities were doing with their websites and current industry best practices,” Gayhart explains. Once sufficient research had been collected, the web team began designing and developing the new site while incorporating constant feedback and testing. An alpha site was first launched in January 2015, followed by the beta launch in April, and finally, the end launch in May. Throughout June and July, the web team plans to conduct follow up usability testing. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Need Librarian/Assistant Librarian/Library Assistant for Christ Institute of Management, Pune and Ghaziabad campus
by Sree Kumar Nair 06 Jun '15

06 Jun '15

Dear All, We are looking for a librarian/assistant librarian/library assistant for our newly opened campus Christ Institute of Management in Pune and Ghaziabad . Candidates who are staying in Pune or Ghaziabad and has completed Library and Information course may apply with your CV - library(a)christuniversity.in . Salary negotiable. Selected candidates may be called for an interview. Sree Kumar Nair Christ Univeristy Hour Road Bengaluru -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture Programme at DLISc., Bangalore University
by bramesha B 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

*BANGALORE UNIVERSITY* *DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE* Sneha Bhavan, Jhanabharathi Campus, Bangalore – 560 056, INDIA *Special Lecture 1: Date: 9th June 2015 (Tuesday) Time: 10.30a.m.* *on * *“**Why Libraries should focus on Customers?**”* *By* *Prof. Dong-Geun Oh* Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Graduate School, Director, Brain Korea (BK) 21 Plus: Asian LIS Research and Network Team, Director, University for Creative Korea (CK-1): Glocal Information Specialist Education Program, Director, School of Library and Information Service, Keimyung University, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea *Special Lecture 2: Date: 9th June 2015 (Tuesday) 11.30a.m.* * “**Cultural Tendencies in Writing Academic Journal Titles & Abstracts**”* *By* *Dr. Eungi Kim* *Dept. of Library and Information Sciences* *Keimyung University, South Korea* *All are welcome* *Venue:* *Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Hall* *Department of Library & Information Science* *Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus* *Bangalore – 560 056* -- Dr. Ramesha Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560 056 Phone: Mobile 09481246961 Office Direct :080 22961401 http://bramesha.webs.com/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Profession heading towards parasitic status?
by Vasumathi Sriganesh (QMed) 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

This is a topic after my heart. Ever since I became a qualified librarian in 1990 (a little late in my life, as I stayed at home for 12 years after graduation) I have been feeling that the average person does not know enough about the work done by librarians. As I grew in the profession, (it is now 25 years), I have noted this all along. If in India, the country of Dr SRR, we still get a question - "Oh, do you have to do a special course for being a librarian? Is it after 10th or 12th?"... and so on, something is wrong somewhere. As another person said "How many of us have sent our own children to the profession"? There is no question that there are hundreds of excellent librarians in the country, but that has not still changed the fact that a vast majority of the population knows little about librarianship. In mails written by others, several reasons and suggestions have been stated, and almost all are excellent. I personally feel (these are my own views) - that a) Each of us must do our best work and project the work to our target group and to society in general (this CAN be done without boasting) b) Collectively, each of our associations have to do lots of selfless work to change things for future professionals and for society The 2nd is not obviously easy, but if dedicated people work this way, things CAN change. Let me share personal experiences. Some of you in this group know me. I gave up working in libraries several years ago, and today I run a not for profit Trust as well as a company. The company does work that brings in some money to keep our office running. The Trust operates in the area of Medical Education and Research - we teach all health science students, staff and professionals - the techniques of online searching and managing their references Initially people asked "why do you have to teach us how to search". With persistent efforts, today we are regularly contacted for lectures and workshops. The positives today: - Through our Trust, my colleagues and I have conducted a good no of workshops and have delivered lots of lectures, both - across the country - I personally am included in the list of medical teachers who are recognized faculty for research methodology workshops - I get contacted for assistance by several doctors and health professionals for guidance in online searching and more - With so much reaffirmation, we are now creating E-Learning courses, which we hope to make available by the end of this year The challenges: - Funding - and making concerned authorities sensitive to this! - Prioritizing the importance of searching correctly, and referencing correctly - and so - including such a component of teaching in the curriculum I will state that I have worked at this with taking no salary for the first five years, and then a minimal for some more time, and even today a modest salary from the company. I take the opportunity of giving lectures whenever I travel on a holiday, just to make people aware that they need to know more about correct online searching. I try and give time to youngsters who seek advice - (whatever I can help them with) But - what I am doing is still a drop in the ocean. As I said - we need people coming together to make a change... with the coming generations in mind. The awareness of the importance of libraries and librarianship has to begin in school. Vasumathi Sriganesh QMed Knowledge Foundation (Trust - Reg No: E-24663) A-3, Shubham Centre, Cardinal Gracious Road Chakala, Andheri East, Mumbai 400099 Tel: 91-22-40054474 Mob: +919867292230 Web: www.qmed.org.in <http://www.qmedkf.org.in/> www.indianmedicalsites.in On Sun, May 31, 2015 at 1:01 PM, Ishwar Goudar <goudarishwar(a)googlemail.com> wrote: > Dear Professionals, > > This question in the subject of this posting is haunting me for quite > some time. > ..... > -- 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] LIS Profession Heading Towards Parasitic Status
by Dr.Dineshan Koovakkai 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Dear Professional Comrades, It is quite unfortunate to join a discussion about our own status. I have no capacity to support or negate the points raised by the veterans in LIS like Dr. Gouder and Dr. Harinarayana. However, as a professional who is always keen about the profession, I am adding a few things which I learned though my 22 years of voyage in the profession. Library profession is facing crucial challenges due to the following reasons: 1. *The name itself:* The name Librarian sounds that he/she is only a custodian of books. The world of book has changed. Not our academics including librarians. 2. *The ego clash between teachers and librarians:* Though the librarians are treated at par with teachers even by UGC, other subject teachers including the library science teachers (not all) are not ready to accept librarians as teacher even if they are having UGC scale and status. Many of our teachers are above UGC and treat librarians as peons or clerks. 3. *Lack of knowledge contribution:* Library and information science is almost dying because there is no new additional contribution to the subject from the academics and researchers. Most of the researches are conventional and contributing nothing to the subject. The only addition to the subject is application of information technology. Technology people will overpower the profession if librarians are reluctant to harness the technology. 4. *The question whether we need libraries:* Even the academics and administrators often raise the question whether we need libraries in the light of the availability of e-content even in mobile phones. *The ignorance of the so called academics and administrators coupled with lethargy of the library professionals created the present situation*. 5. *Inactive/ineffective library associations:* Library associations in India are either inactive or inefficient. Most of the library associations are only workshop/seminar conducting associations which contribute nothing to the subject or profession. *Suggestions:* 1. Change of name of librarians in tune with the nomenclature in management / technology/teaching. 2. A proactive library association which will accredit library schools and enroll library professionals looking seriously into the matter of standard. This association shall be the voice of the profession and a link between the professionals and government and other organs. On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 3:24 PM, Eldho Joy <eldhoj(a)gmail.com> wrote: > Dear professionals > > I would like to add something to the thoughts expressed by Dr.IRN Gowdar > regarding the status of library profession and professionals in India. > > 1.The nextGen people are reluctant to take up LIS studies as their > profession.This is evident from a recent seminar in which no LIS > professional would like to send their wards for a carrier in LIS. > > 2.There is no clearcut syllabi and course of action from many of our LIS > schools as what do they want their students to do. > > 3.Apathy of our officials towards Librarians.Many of the institutions > either compel their librarians to do part time teaching job or very much > underpaid. > > 4.Lack of governmental interest in this profession. > > We have to see and learn what librarians are doing in other parts of the > world to maintain the quality and status of this profession. > > Eldho Joy E > Research Scholar > University of Kerala > Thiruvananthapuram. > > > On Thu, Jun 4, 2015 at 6:34 AM, N.S. Harinarayana < > ns.harinarayana(a)gmail.com > > wrote: > > > Dear Professionals, > > Greetings! > > > > This is a rejoinder to Dr. IRN Gowdar's comment on MyDLIS Golden Jubilee > > Celebrations. > > > > MyDLIS is in the festive mood which it rightly deserves. It is the > second > > only LIS School in Karnataka which has completed 50 years of fruitful > > existence. The Golden Jubilee celebrations commenced last year on 24th > > June 2014. Throughout the year MyDLIS is actively engaged itself to > > celebrate and share our joy with alumni and other well wishers. The > > culmination of these activities will be in the form of Golden Jubilee > > Summit and International Conference during June 18-20, 2015. There is a > > Meet and Greet program for alumni on morning of 18th June exclusively for > > MyDLIS alumni. Hurry Up! Register yourselves for the events! > > > > The preparations are in full swing. And a lot of help is pouring in. As > a > > matter of fact, we are receiving the pleasantries and greetings from many > > people, even from unexpected corners. The overwhelming support and > > encouragement have humbled many of us. > > > > I am bit surprised by the timing of the views aired by Dr. Gowdar, let > > alone its tone and tenor. > > > > The criticism of Dr. Gowdar about non-inclusion of LIS professionals > proved > > null and void going by the arguments put forth by Dr. Vasanth in earlier > > postings in LIS-FORUM. As Dr. Vasnath observed some of the invited > > speakers either work in or closely associated with iSchools - the next > > generation LIS Schools. A few other invitee speakers in the list work in > > the areas that are alienated with LIS. In the interest of being > precise, > > I am withholding myself from being giving the details. > > > > The second line of argument by Dr. Gowdar is that many of the invited > > speakers are from other fields. After all LIS profession boomed in India > > only after the efforts of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan - a mathematician! It > > needs to be emphasised here that the Golden Jubilee Summit is > > multi-disciplinary by design. It has been declared in the brochure in > > unequivocal terms. Let me quote from the Summit's brochure. 'The Golden > > Jubilee Summit will bring academics from across wide spectrum of > > multidisciplinary field of INFORMATION SCIENCES to connect the dots of > > principles, processes and paradigms of information that have shaped the > > field and offer a preview of the future boundaries of information and its > > science, technology and management'. Hence, MyDLIS has rightly invited > > the luminaries from other fields. MyDLIS has the prerogative of deciding > > what it wants to do to celebrate the Golden Jubilee. > > > > The third line of argument, in a very subtle way, by Dr. Gowdar is that > > MyDLIS has ignored the Indian LIS speakers. As already explained, Golden > > Jubilee is a year-long celebration for MyDLIS. Every month MyDLIS had > > special lectures from eminent LIS speakers from India. So far there were > > nine such lectures in this series. Details can be had from the > Chairperson > > of MyDLIS. Secondly, the grand finale program is a twin-event. Golden > > Jubilee Summit along with International Conference forms the extravaganza > > event. For the International Conference eminent librarians, scholars, > > teachers from LIS field in India are invited as speakers, chairpersons of > > the sessions, and for other roles in the event. It is thus, unfair, to > > infer that MyDLIS has ignored LIS speakers. The number of such invitees > > goes beyond 35 in number. MyDLIS has also invited the Presidents of all > > the Library Associations in Karnataka as guest delegates. This gesture > > itself shows the kind of love and respect MyDLIS has for LIS profession. > > > > Dr. Gowdar alleges that he tends to feel that MyDLIS has not produced > > persons of eminence in LIS. This is not only unwarranted but also > > disparaging comment. It may not take much time to answer this comment. > Dr. > > P.Y. Rajendra Kumar, the current Director General of National Library of > > India is our alumnus. The most successful information entrepreneur Sri > > N.V. Sathya Narayana is graduated from MyDLIS. The most revered Prof. > V.G. > > Talawar - the first ever Vice-Chancellor from LIS field in India - is a > > MyDLIS faculty. For fear of being too long listing all the names, I would > > just say that MyDLIS has produced professionals who have occupied the > > pivotal positions in many organizations and universities. MyDLIS > probably > > is the only LIS department in India which could attract research and > > development projects worth many crores. MyDLIS is the first ever LIS > > department in Karnataka to start two-year MILSc programme which was > > followed by others eventually. More than 70 PhDs are from MyDLIS. It is > > one of the very few SAP departments in India. Likewise, there are many > > achievements. In the nutshell, we are proud to be alumni of MyDLIS which > > has given us more than what we could expect. > > > > It is the time for fun, enjoyment and prosperity for MyDLIS. Let us make > > the event a grand success. > > > > Long live MyDLIS! > > > > > > -- > > N.S. Harinarayana > > Department of Library and Information Science > > University of Mysore, Manasagangotri > > Mysore 570 006 > > Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 > > > > -- > > 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 Associate Professor ( Library Information Science) in Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur, Chhattisgarh
by Subhodip Bid 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Dear Professional Application are invited for the post of Associate Professor ( Library Information Science) in Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University (PRSU), Raipur, Chhattisgarh *No. of Post – *01(UR) *Qualifications: *As per Norms of UGC *Pay Band + AGP*- Rs 37400-67000 + Rs 9000/- For more details http://www.prsu.ac.in:8010/Admin_1/Upload_Data/Data/4349.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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Special Lectures in DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, Bangalore 59 Cordially invites you to attend a Special lectures on Lecture-1: Why the library customers complain to the libraries? by Prof. Dong-Geun Oh Professor and Chairperson, Dept. of Library and Information Science & Dean, School of Library and Information Science, Kei-Myung University, Daegn, South Korea on Monday, 8th June, 2015, at 2 pm. Lecture-2: Learning and Using Regular Expressions by Dr. Eungi Kim Assistant Professor, Dept. of Library and Information Science Graduate School, Keimyung University, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea Monday, 8th June, 2015, at 3:15 pm. at DRTC Class Room (G-16) Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 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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Re: [LIS-Forum] LIS Profession Heading Towards Parasitic Status
by Byrappa, Ananda (GE Global Research) 05 Jun '15

05 Jun '15

Congratulations and best wishes to 'MyDLIS' of Mysore University on their Golden Jubilee Celebrations. We all know that, It takes quite a lot of effort, determination and leadership skill to organize events of this magnitude. And many of us have noticed that, to MyDLIS, it has become a habit! - Lot of credit goes to their luminary alumni members, namely Prof. Shalini Urs, NV Sathyanarayana, Prof. VG Talwar & MyDLIS staff and so on... Great to see MyDLIS celebrating Golden jubilee. As Dr. Harinarayana mentioned they are in a festive mood and have planned a grand event not only for their Alumni but also for the profession. I believe that, this effort of Mysore University and MyDLIS is an inspiration for others and also sets a benchmark - for celebrations - in terms of scope, size, scale & magnitude of the event. The role & importance of alumni associations in modern days is very significant and is best understood and benefitted by very few LIS schools in India. I guess, MyDLIS of Mysore university stands in the front row. Coming to the views/comments by Dr. IRN Goudar, it appears that, he intended/suggested to offer opportunity/platform for MyDLIS alumni. Dr. Hari and Vasanth have already answered by expressing their views. Good to read lively, candid & open discussions on the forum. Again, we wish MyDLIS all the best and have a very successful, memorable and a learning meet. Best Regards, Anand Ananda T.Byrappa Global Leader, Whiteny Knowledge Center Six Sigma Black Belt GE John F Welch Technology Center 122, EPIP, Phase 2, Whitefield Road, Bangalore 560066, INDIA Phone: 91-80-4088 2618 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIS Profession Heading Towards Parasitic Status
by N.S. Harinarayana 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Dear Professionals, Greetings! This is a rejoinder to Dr. IRN Gowdar's comment on MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Celebrations. MyDLIS is in the festive mood which it rightly deserves. It is the second only LIS School in Karnataka which has completed 50 years of fruitful existence. The Golden Jubilee celebrations commenced last year on 24th June 2014. Throughout the year MyDLIS is actively engaged itself to celebrate and share our joy with alumni and other well wishers. The culmination of these activities will be in the form of Golden Jubilee Summit and International Conference during June 18-20, 2015. There is a Meet and Greet program for alumni on morning of 18th June exclusively for MyDLIS alumni. Hurry Up! Register yourselves for the events! The preparations are in full swing. And a lot of help is pouring in. As a matter of fact, we are receiving the pleasantries and greetings from many people, even from unexpected corners. The overwhelming support and encouragement have humbled many of us. I am bit surprised by the timing of the views aired by Dr. Gowdar, let alone its tone and tenor. The criticism of Dr. Gowdar about non-inclusion of LIS professionals proved null and void going by the arguments put forth by Dr. Vasanth in earlier postings in LIS-FORUM. As Dr. Vasnath observed some of the invited speakers either work in or closely associated with iSchools - the next generation LIS Schools. A few other invitee speakers in the list work in the areas that are alienated with LIS. In the interest of being precise, I am withholding myself from being giving the details. The second line of argument by Dr. Gowdar is that many of the invited speakers are from other fields. After all LIS profession boomed in India only after the efforts of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan - a mathematician! It needs to be emphasised here that the Golden Jubilee Summit is multi-disciplinary by design. It has been declared in the brochure in unequivocal terms. Let me quote from the Summit's brochure. 'The Golden Jubilee Summit will bring academics from across wide spectrum of multidisciplinary field of INFORMATION SCIENCES to connect the dots of principles, processes and paradigms of information that have shaped the field and offer a preview of the future boundaries of information and its science, technology and management'. Hence, MyDLIS has rightly invited the luminaries from other fields. MyDLIS has the prerogative of deciding what it wants to do to celebrate the Golden Jubilee. The third line of argument, in a very subtle way, by Dr. Gowdar is that MyDLIS has ignored the Indian LIS speakers. As already explained, Golden Jubilee is a year-long celebration for MyDLIS. Every month MyDLIS had special lectures from eminent LIS speakers from India. So far there were nine such lectures in this series. Details can be had from the Chairperson of MyDLIS. Secondly, the grand finale program is a twin-event. Golden Jubilee Summit along with International Conference forms the extravaganza event. For the International Conference eminent librarians, scholars, teachers from LIS field in India are invited as speakers, chairpersons of the sessions, and for other roles in the event. It is thus, unfair, to infer that MyDLIS has ignored LIS speakers. The number of such invitees goes beyond 35 in number. MyDLIS has also invited the Presidents of all the Library Associations in Karnataka as guest delegates. This gesture itself shows the kind of love and respect MyDLIS has for LIS profession. Dr. Gowdar alleges that he tends to feel that MyDLIS has not produced persons of eminence in LIS. This is not only unwarranted but also disparaging comment. It may not take much time to answer this comment. Dr. P.Y. Rajendra Kumar, the current Director General of National Library of India is our alumnus. The most successful information entrepreneur Sri N.V. Sathya Narayana is graduated from MyDLIS. The most revered Prof. V.G. Talawar - the first ever Vice-Chancellor from LIS field in India - is a MyDLIS faculty. For fear of being too long listing all the names, I would just say that MyDLIS has produced professionals who have occupied the pivotal positions in many organizations and universities. MyDLIS probably is the only LIS department in India which could attract research and development projects worth many crores. MyDLIS is the first ever LIS department in Karnataka to start two-year MILSc programme which was followed by others eventually. More than 70 PhDs are from MyDLIS. It is one of the very few SAP departments in India. Likewise, there are many achievements. In the nutshell, we are proud to be alumni of MyDLIS which has given us more than what we could expect. It is the time for fun, enjoyment and prosperity for MyDLIS. Let us make the event a grand success. Long live MyDLIS! -- N.S. Harinarayana Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore, Manasagangotri Mysore 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419393 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Priyamwada Joshi Awarded Ph D Degree
by Sandeep Bhavsar 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Dear All Please join me to congratulate our *Respected Teacher Priyamwada Joshi*, Dept of Library and Information Science, Joshi Bedekar College, Thane, Mumbai who has been awarded with Ph. D. Degree in Library and Information Science by Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune on 1st June 2015. She has completed her research work under the guidance of Dr. S. N. Singh. Her topic of Research was "Organization and Dissemination of traditional Knowledge with Special reference to Viral Diseases in Maharashtra, lndia,” -- Warm Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian *Prin. L. N. Welingkar Institute of Management Development & Research* L Napoo Road | Matunga (CR) | Mumbai- 400 019. Tel: 022-2419 8377 | Mob: 9870 18 9999 Library Portal*: http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe <http://elearn.welingkar.org/infowe>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Godfathers or Ghost writers
by Ram Harsha 04 Jun '15

04 Jun '15

Godfathers or Ghost writers Dear professionals I condemn on sharing an authorship in articles or any kind of publication with students, research scholar/ colleagues who have put zero efforts in making an article. Professors, librarians and many others experts are courteous enough to be involved in this activity. Why I am feeling bad for it is that Master degree dissertations are turning to be an articles. here students will put a lot of efforts mentally and physically to complete dissertation, as soon as the dissertation is completed the ghost writers will be born to the same articles, when the article is made a scholar who has worked hard for preparing dissertation may not get an authorship or sometimes he/she may be the last author. Scholar may also become mirthless when another person name who is not concerned in any way is put in his/her work. So here is my sincere obsecration to all professionals who are writing paper for the career betterment of their colleagues/students to stop this activity. Let us be faithful in producing genuine researcher. Please never and ever help any slacker to be an author in any publications. If you really want to help your students or colleague to grow in their line of career, impart your knowledge but kindly do not share authorship with any slacker because it may affect on genuine researcher. Sometimes No. of articles published may be effectual factor in getting a job. According to the guidelines given by UGC, academic performance of any professionals will be assessed based on APIs. That's the No of publication they make. So, Just for the sake of getting points fake authors are produced by our professionals. I personally feel that APIs shouldn't be assessed based on number of publications therefore Impact factor of Journals in which the publications are made, citation and H-index only these factors has to be considered for constituting API score but unfortunately we can't do anything for the UGC's decision in this regard. Another shameful thing is that many journals are headed with editorial board but they don't even bother about the quality of articles. Without having a look at the paper they just publish as they receive from the authors. Sorry to point out that even if u put any vulgar word in a paper they don't even identify it and publish the paper in their journal. It can be a simple example of how the editorial board is failed to care for papers. Seeing this I have really become dumbfounded and don't know what these so called editors are doing. Eventually I would like to tell my feelings on our great Godfathers or Ghost writers that I am really not happy and feeling comfortable with these kinds of happenings in our field. For me it's really a matter of shame and I considered it as an offense. With regards- Kodandarama Library Project Assistant Manasagangothri, Mysore -- 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 at IGIDR, Mumbai, for a temporary vacancy in the library.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, is looking for suitable candidate for a temporary post of 'Library Assistant / Trainee', on contract basis. Name of the post : Library Assistant / Trainee Number of post: 1 Age : 26 years as on June 1, 2015 Qualification : M.L.I.Sc (55% and above) Experience : 0- 6 months Salary : Rs.l4OOO/- pm (Consolidated; all inclusive) Period of appointment : 8 months Venue & Date for interview : IGIDR (Admin. Conference) on June 16, 2015, at 2.00 pm Candidates who like attend the interview are required bring their resume, mentioning two references, and all the original testimonials (starting from lOth standard) with a set of photocopy. Candidates shall attend the interview at their own expense. Those selected are expected join for duty by July 1, 2015. Thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Research Methods and Technical Writing in Information Studies - reminder
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

From: "SRELS" <srels.bangalore(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, June 2, 2015 12:16 pm Workshop on Research Methods and Technical Writing in Information Studies (15-16 June 2015) Organized by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) in association with Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering (EAnOE), PES University About the Workshop There are nearly 100 universities in the country that are offering doctoral programmes in Information Studies. Although each one of the researchers actually works on a different research question, there are many common problems that most of the researchers face. The quality of a piece of research is a function of the quality of data, the data analysis tools employed and the way the research outcome is presented. Some of the questions that most researchers face are: - How does one go about selecting a research problem? - What is a hypothesis? How to formulate hypotheses? - What are the most appropriate methods for data collection and the relevant statistical tools / tests for data analysis? How to decide on the appropriate instrument for data collection and how to design one? How to analyze and present data? How to interpret data? - What is technical writing and what are the components of a good technical report / theses? How to present ideas in technical writing? Objectives of the Workshop The workshop aims at answering the questions stated above. The workshop faculty is drawn from a pool of eminent professors who have long and rich experience both as researchers in their own individual capacity and as research supervisors at the Ph.D. level. The workshop methodology will employ case studies to illustrate and explain in addition to lectures supplemented by slides and discussions. Venue of the Workshop: PES University, 100 ft Ring Road, Banashankari, III Stage, Bangalore 560 085 Workshop Fee: Rs. 2000/- for full-time Ph.D. students and Rs. 2500/- for those who are employed; Participants will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transport. Tea and lunch will be served. The fee should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft / Cheque (payable at Bangalore) drawn in favour of "Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science" and mailed along with details of name & address, E-mail ID and contact number to: K.N. Prasad The Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 Phone 080-23305109; E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in<mailto:srels@dataone.in>

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Need of Article
by YASHWANT G KANADE 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear Members, One of our scientist need the following article. please arrange so send the soft copy. Thrombosis: A Major Contributor to Global Disease Burden.Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2014;34:2363-2371 Please, let me know if you can arrange the full text PDF of this article FOC. With thanks & regards, William -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / LIBRARIAN Library and Information Sciences 1st Floor, B Wing Division of Biological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BENGALURU - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in; ceslib(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in Phone: 080-22932786 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on RE-DEFINING THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN INDIAN CULTURE AND MODERN SOCIETY, MLSU, Udaipur
by Shriram Pandey 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

National Seminar on RE-DEFINING THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN INDIAN CULTURE AND MODERN SOCIETY Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi July 30-31, 2015 Under joint auspices of Library, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur In Association with Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare, Ghaziabad Venue: Library, Mohanlal Sukhadia University (NAAC accredited A Grade University) Udaipur-313 001, Rajasthan Website: www.mlsu.ac.in E-mail: libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com Organising Secretary Dr. P.S. Rajput Asstt. Librarian, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313 001, India Phone: 0294-2413955 (M) +91 96 366 76 451 E-mail: libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com THE THEME The Contemporary modern Indian society, an information society with distinct culture within the society groups is not static infact its culture changes from time to time. The new inventions in the area of Information Technology have changed the face of society radically. One of the key elements that is crutial to democratic information development is open access to information. And libraries quench the users desire for information, data, knowledge and indirectly culture also. This seminar is an attempt to bring forth all the concerns, innovative ideas and strategies of LIS professionals and managers that aim to make Indian libraries the most promising place. Rediscover the Indian in you in relation with being a part of library that preserves rich heritage of Indian culture. Give feathers to innovative ideas and re-define the strategic role of libraries in Indian culture and modern society" in this digital era. This major theme is further divided into sub-themes as detailed below: · Preservation of literature on Indian culture · Content creation and collection development · Social and cultural networks · IPR, copyright issues · Total Quality Management and Marketing · Open Access Movement and ICT enabled technologies · Indian Manuscripts and digital projects for heritage · Automation, Knowledge Management & Human Resource Management · Change Management, Leadership and Communication · IR, OSS and Data mining · Mobile, RFID, digital image and Web technologies for modern society · Information seeking behavior, Internet based resources and services. How to Submit Paper Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited from students, researchers, academicians, LIS professional, managers and interested IT professionals. You are requested to submit an electronic copy of the full-length paper in English at libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com on or before July 05, 2015. Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans between 2500-3000 words in length including tables, diagrams, etc. Text should be printed in Times New Roman with font size 12, typed in 1.5 spaces. Text should be typed in A4 paper with standard margins (2.54 cm in all four sides). Also, each paper should contain an abstract, upto maximum ten keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references. The paper should also contain the author(s) name, title, organization, address, telephone, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the APA Style only. All papers submitted shall be subjected to blind review by a technical committee. Based on paper evaluation report, paper shall be accepted for publication/presentation and Best written and Best presented Paper Award respectively in below categories each. Best Paper Award (A) For academician, professionals etc. (B) For Student/Research scholars Important dates 05 July 2015 : Last date for submission of paper 15 July 2015 : Last date for Registration About MLSU Mohanlal Sukhadia University at Udaipur, Rajasthan (India) is a UGC recognized multi-faculty affiliating state university established by an Act in the year 1962 to cater the needs of higher education in Southern Rajasthan. The University has 33 departments under four constituent colleges. The university has more than 193 affiliated colleges with an enrollment of about 1.8 lakh students. As a mark of respect in the memory of late Sri Mohanlal Sukhadia the architect of modern Rajasthan, the university was renamed as Mohanlal Sukhadia University in 1984. MLSU, Library The University Library was constituted in 1962 and the Extension Library of the University of Rajasthan working in the Udaipur was merged into it in 1966. The College Libraries were created gradually with the establishment of the Colleges. In 1987 the Rajasthan Agricultural University was spilt up from the University and all the College Libraries of Agricultural wing became the part of the Rajasthan Agricultural University. This library is member of INFLIBNET and DELNET, New Delhi, which has recently developed its WebPages. Readers can access our library record on the SUNET. The library also provides all possible information through Internet required by the research scholars. It is an e-library for browsing and accessing e-resources. It has recently been renovated and is now under CCTV Surveillance. About ISST Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare (ISST) was established in 2009 with a mission to build a globally accepted intellectual potential among the youths, academicians and researchers. ISST's vision is to become one of the leading organizations, whose training programs and publications are globally accepted. To give pace to its working, ISST undertakes aids, co-coordinates, and augments research in various enumerated subjects of Sciences, Engineering, Management & Social Sciences. It organizes Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Training Programs and Audio-visual programs for the students, academicians and working professionals. The society publishes various journals in the field of Science, Engineering & Social Sciences and bestows honorary membership, prizes and awards to recognize people who have made exceptionally remarkable contributions in their respective fields. In the past, ISST has collaborated with various National & International organizations for more efficient functioning and fulfillment of its aims and achieving a milestone in its respective domain. As on today 250 Institutes including IITs, NITs, Central/State Universities/Affiliated Colleges, Govt./Private Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and many subscription agencies have faith in ISST and subscribe its Journal(s). UDAIPUR The city of lakes, Udaipur is a beautiful city situated in the lap of Aravalli Range of Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the world and subsequently, also known as the "Venice of East". Udaipur has been capital of Mewar for centuries. It is the land of lake side scenic sights, hilltop fortesses, and luxuriant gardens with fountains. The surrounding Udaipur has many attractions such as world famous Jaisamand lake (50K.M.), Kumbhalgarh Fort (85K.M.), Ranakpur Jain Temple (90K.M.), Nathdwara (48K.M.) and Chittorgarh (105K.M.). The climate of Udaipur is very pleasant in the month of July. The temperature varies between "25-30 Degree Celsius". Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged for delegates from July 29 (6 PM) to July 31, 2015 (10 PM) for only who confirm and remit the full fees up to July 10, 2015. The accommodation will be provided in university guest house, hostels and economy hotels as per availability. Registration fees has to be sent along with Registration form. Registration fees include two breakfasts, tea/coffee, two lunches, one dinner, conference kit with proceeding, and opportunity to participate in the conference. Payment: Payment should be made through demand draft or at par multicity cheques to be drawn in favour of "ORG SEC RE DEF STRA ROLE OF LIICAMS" payable at Udaipur, or directly deposited to ICICI Bank A/c No. 6 9 3 9 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 6, IFSC Code I C I C 0 0 0 6 9 3 9. Send a scanned copy of counter foil of deposit slip. No spot registrations shall be accepted. Know details of the Seminar, please visit : http://www.mlsu.ac.in/upload/203_Conf%20Brochure%20MLSU%20Udaipur%2030-31%2… -- 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 ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಸೀನು 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Respected Madam.....It would be appreciable if you could serve the following articles.... The Portable Madrasa: Print, publics, and the authority of the Deobandi `ulama BRANNON D. INGRAM Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 845-871 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000097, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Oct 2013 Between qanungos and clerks: the cultural and service worlds of Hindustan's pensmen, c. 1750–1850 HAYDEN BELLENOIT Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 872-910 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000218, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Apr 2014 Madrasa Reforms and Islamic Modernism in Bangladesh MASOODA BANO Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 911-939 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X12000790, Published online by Cambridge University Press 07 Oct 2013 The Case of Ayesha, Muslim ‘Courts’, and the Rule of Law: Some ethnographic lessons for legal theory JEFFREY A. REDDING Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 940-985 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000024, Published online by Cambridge University Press 13 Feb 2014 Women of ‘Ill Repute’: Ethics and Urdu literature in colonial India SARAH WAHEED Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 986-1023 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000048, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Apr 2014 Throwing Snowballs in France: Muslim sipahis of the Indian Army and Sheikh Ahmad's dream, 1915–1918 GAJENDRA SINGH Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 1024-1067 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000188, Published online by Cambridge University Press 13 Feb 2014 Shari'at and Muslim community in colonial Punjab, 1865–1885 ROBERT IVERMEE Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 1068-1095 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000164, Published online by Cambridge University Press 22 Apr 2013 Sex, Bricks and Mortar: Constructing Class in a Central Indian Steel Town JONATHAN PARRY Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1242-1275 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X1400002X, Published online by Cambridge University Press 08 Apr 2014 Sons of Soil, Sons of Steel: Autochthony, Descent and the Class Concept in Industrial India ANDREW SANCHEZ and CHRISTIAN STRÜMPELL Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1276-1301 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X14000213, Published online by Cambridge University Press 14 May 2014 Entrapped Entrepreneurship: Labour contractors in the South Indian garment industry GEERT DE NEVE Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1302-1333 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000747, Published online by Cambridge University Press 03 Mar 2014 An ‘Expanded’ Class Perspective: Bringing capitalism down to earth in the changing political lives of Adivasi workers in Kerala LUISA STEUR Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1334-1357 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X14000407, Published online by Cambridge University Press 01 Jul 2014 ‘Yeh azaadi jhooti hai!’: The shaping of the opposition in the first year of the Congress raj SHALINI SHARMA Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1358-1388 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000693, Published online by Cambridge University Press 05 Dec 2013 -- @*...,With Regards* *Srinivas, K* *ISEC, Bangalore-560072.* *Email: srinivasamlisc(a)gmail.com <srinivasamlisc(a)gmail.com>* *Mobile: 9900644214* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hearty Congratulations to Respected Satya Ranjan Dey, Head-ICAST, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore
by Shankar Nadoor 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Respected Sir, On this Achievement, We wish You Hearty Congratulations, May Your Life Always Shower With Such Great Success and Happiness. Thanks & Regards Shankar Nadoor MSRIT,Bangalore-54 https://sites.google.com/site/shankarnadoor/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCY
by Shaikh.S. Simee 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear All, There a vacancy for the post of the librarian in The Somaiya School Vidyavihar, who ever is interested kindly mail your resume to simee(a)somaiya.edu and leena.k(a)somaiya.edu. thanks -- You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years And get pats on the back as you pass But your final reward will be heartache and tears If you've cheated the man in the glass -- 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 Vinay Kumar Sharma 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear LIS Professionals, Can you please get me below given paper? It would be great help to me. Title: Long Span Space Frame Hangar Roof with Suspended Docking System and Cranes for Heavy Maintenance of 747-400 Aircraft for Air India at Mumbai, India Author: Joglekar, Khanra, Navani, Dadlani Publication: International Journal of Space Structures> List of Issues> Volume 14, Issue 3 DOI: 10.1260/0266351991494821 URL: http://multi-science.atypon.com/doi/abs/10.1260/0266351991494821 thanks & regards Vinay Kumar Sharma Librarian Sarath Engineering and Technology N.H. - 08, Nr. Chiloda Himatnagar-383125 Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture at DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Invitation Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bengaluru 560059 Coordially invites all the professionals, researchers and students of Library and Information Science for the lecture on Why the library customers complain to the libraries? By Dong-Geun Oh, Ph.D, MLIS, MBA Keimyung University, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Graduate School, Director, Brain Korea (BK) 21 Plus: Asian LIS Research and Network Team, Director, University for Creative Korea (CK-1): Global Information Specialist Education Program, Director, School of Library and Information Service, Keimyung University, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea Foreign Guest Professor, Ph.D. Program in Information Science, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Thailand Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, International Journal (<</font>http://www.jistap.org/>) Date: 8th June, 2015 Time: 2 pm to 3 pm Venue: G-16, DRTC Class Room, ISI Campus 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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Vacancy for 'Library Trainees' at the Library IIT Gandhinagar Gujarat
by TS Kumbar 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Dear Colleagues, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candidates to work with us. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Trainees* *2015-16* The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed *fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science* from recognized Indian universities to serve as *Library Trainees *purely on a temporary basis for one year. *Essential Qualifications: Master’s in Library & Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent with First Class* *Nature of Traineeship*: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. *Duration*: The duration of traineeship will be for one year (usually July-July). *Remuneration*: Consolidated stipend of Rs.18,000/- per month. *The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis.* No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent academic record & performance in the written test & personal interview. *Number of Trainees to be Admitted:* Four *Age Limit*: 26 years as on 22nd June, 2015 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST & PD category Candidates Qualifications: MLISc or equivalent with 60%, Age Limit-31 years Interested candidates *who meet the above mentioned basic requirements* may send their application in a prescribed form along with resume inserting a passport size photograph to it and all required documents, to librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in *by 15th June, 2015* *and directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category.* Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, *but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS.* *Date for written test & interview*: *22nd June, 2015 (Monday) at 9.30am.* *Venue for written test & interview*: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, VGEC Campus, Chandkheda,at the crossing of Visat-Gandhinagar Highway with New C.G.Road, Ahmedabad - 382424. For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanking you Kumbar Librarian -- Dr. T. S. Kumbar Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar V G E Complex Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 424* |* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: + 91-79-32454368 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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