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LIS Academy Conference LISACON-2021 is scheduled physically at Gulbarga University 9-11 December 2021
by Pandurang Konnur 09 Sep '21

09 Sep '21

Dear Professional Friends, Happy news to all LIS Professionals! After a long time all of us can meet and greet physically and exchange our intellectual discourses to enrich our professional knowledge I am happy to inform all the professional friends that the LIS Academy National Conference LISACON-2021 on “Open Scholarship and Libraries” is being organized physically at Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi (Karnataka State) from 9-11 December 2021. Following are the Organizing Partner institutions of the Conference: Department of Public Libraries, Bengaluru Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi Gulbarga University, Kalaburagi Kalyana Karnataka Librarians' Association, Kalaburagi Conference Website: https://www.lisacon2021.org/ Conference Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dNIkHk8PDzGEacnsGtcNmf7wZdlrDlRQ/view Please register for the Conference from the following Link: https://www.lisacademy.org/lisacon/online/ Please submit your articles to the following Mail account: lisacon2021(a)gmail.com Please support and participate in the Conference to make it a conference of difference. If you have any queries related to the conference, Please contact in the following contact address. Thanking You, Best regards, DR.B.S.SHIVARAM ORGANISING SECRETARY 4TH LIS ACADEMY CONFERENCE C/O. LIS ACADEMY 7/29, VIJAYALAKSHMI COMPLEX, MATHIKERE MAIN ROAD, 1ST PHASE, 2ND STAGE, GOKULA, BANGALORE - 560 054 Website: https://lisacon2021.org Mobile: 9902177998 / 9449679737

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Library of Congress Releases Data for Free Download and Discovery
by Mohan Hr 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

Library of Congress Releases Data for Free Download and Discovery The Library of Congress announced today its third release of records in its online catalog for free bulk download for research and discovery. The release supports the Library’s effort to continuously expand open access to its vast collections. This MARC (Machine Readable Cataloging Records) release surpasses previous releases and adds more than 200,000 new records to the existing 25 million record database. https://www.loc.gov/item/prn-21-047/library-of-congress-releases-data-for-f… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Read : 2021 Library Design Showcase
by Sagar Londhe 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

Subject : Interesting Read : 2021 Library Design Showcase Respected All 2021 Library Design Showcase Welcome to the 2021 Library Design Showcase, *American Libraries’* annual celebration of new and renovated libraries that address user needs in unique, interesting, and effective ways. That this year’s slate features building projects completed during the pandemic makes them even more noteworthy. Despite libraries being temporarily closed or operating at reduced hours because of COVID-19 restrictions, beautiful new facilities and innovatively renovated spaces continued to open to the public over the past year and a half. As in recent years, renovations and expansions took center stage, highlighting the novel ways that communities are honoring existing structures while moving them into the future. https://americanlibrariesmagazine.org/2021/09/01/2021-library-design-showca… -- Mr.Sagar B. Londhe (BBA, M.Lib.I.Sc. appear) Thane 400602, Mumbai. Mo. No.: 9049164508 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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University of Utrecht Announces Bold New Open Science Incentives
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

University of Utrecht Announces Bold New Open Science Incentives A leading Dutch research university announced that it is formally abandoning the impact factor in all of its hiring and promotion decisions by early 2022. Rather than continuing to rely on this controversial and flawed metric, every department at Utrecht University in the Netherlands will judge its scholars by other standards, including their commitment to teamwork and efforts to promote Open Science. The University’s bold new “Recognition and Rewards Scheme” is part of the University’s larger Open Science Programme, which aims to make research more transparent and cooperative. Open Science fellows embedded in each department will assess progress towards elements including open access publishing, public engagement and research data sharing. The TRIPLE model consists of six components: team spirit; research; impact; professional performance; leadership; and education. They describe the three domains where we generate output (research, professional performance and education), the impact they have on science and society, and leadership in academia that actively nurtures an environment in which they can flourish. TRIPPLE model (link: https://www.uu.nl/sites/default/files/UU-Recognition-and-Rewards-Vision.pdf) Full details of the Utrecht Open Science Initiative and new assessment guidelines can also be found (link: https://www.uu.nl/en/research/open-science) Happy exploring. ------ Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR, King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST)

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Vacancy: Assistant Librarian
by Paramjit Singh 08 Sep '21

08 Sep '21

Job Title : Assistant Librarian Organisation : Participatory Research in Asia (PRIA) Position Located at : Head Office: 42, Tughlakabad Institutional Area, New Delhi 110062 *Closing Date : 20 September 2021* Established in 1982, PRIA (Participatory Research in Asia) is a global centre for participatory research and training based in New Delhi. PRIA has linkages with 3000 NGOs to deliver its programmes on the ground. PRIA’s work is focused on empowerment of the excluded through capacity building, knowledge building and policy advocacy. Over three decades PRIA has promoted ‘participation as empowerment’, capacity building of community organisations, and people’s participation in governance. Initiatives are undertaken in the overall perspective of ‘making democracy work for all’ – in the political system; democratic culture in families, communities, and society; and participatory democracy with active citizenship. Log on to www.pria.org to know more. PRIA is looking for Assistant Librarian for its in-house library with experience of at least 2-3 years in working with a reputed institute/organization. Working knowledge of the latest version of LIBSYS is a must. *Qualifications* - Master’s Degree Library Science from an recognized University - 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a institute/organization - Decent writing and oral communication skills in English and Hindi - Must be a team player with good interpersonal skills PRIA is an equal opportunity employer and provides a conducive and safe environment for learning and working. The organization is committed to preventing sexual harassment at the workplace and the organisation ensures that all employees, interns, volunteers and visitors are provided a safe and clean workplace in which to undertake their work/learning. *Other terms and conditions* - Initial appointment on a contract for 12 months, extendable for longer period on the basis of performance reviews. - Salary: Negotiable, based on qualification and experiences. - Only short listed candidates will be called for interviews. The candidates having relevant professional qualification and at least 2-3 years of full time working experience need to apply and send their *resume at **hr(a)pria.org* <hr(a)pria.org> at the earliest. Please indicate the current and expected salary and the joining time required. To know more about PRIA, please visit www.pria.org -- Thanks & Regards <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> *S Paramjit Rana | **Librarian *| M.A., M. Phil. <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> Tel. +91 9968 308970, 9911 270778 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/> *"Vidya Vichari Ta Parupkari" <https://www.linkedin.com/in/paramjit-singh-8aa1238/>* P *please consider the environment before printing this email !!!* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for 2021 Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award
by Sagar Londhe 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Respected All 2021 Emerald South Asia LIS Research Fund Award Supporting Library and Information Science research in South Asia Call for South Asia library and information science research proposals Emerald is delighted to offer a research grant for a South-Asian proposal in the field of library and information science research. Applications should address the dissemination of knowledge with a specific orientation toward benefit for South Asia. There will be one award of £2,000 for the winning research proposal, to fund or part-fund these projects. In addition to the research fund, it is also expected that the findings of the research will be submitted for publication (subject to review) in one of Emerald’s many excellent library and information studies titles. ------------------------------ The submission window is open from from 31 August 2021 to 1 November 2021. For more information please visit at https://www.emeraldgrouppublishing.com/2021-emerald-south-asia-lis-research… Warm Regards Mr. Sagar B. Londhe -- Mr.Sagar B. Londhe (BBA, M.Lib.I.Sc. appear) Thane 400602, Mumbai. Mo. No.: 9049164508 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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ILA NEWSLETTER
by Prahalad G Tadasad 07 Sep '21

07 Sep '21

Apeal to Members Dear Professionals News are solicited from ILA members and other LIS Professionals for inclusion in the ILA Newsletter 37 (9) September 2021. News from 26th August to 25th September 2021) with photographs with brief reports may kindly be sent to ilanewslettereditor(a)gmail.com on or before 26th of September. News on Librarians day if not sent may also be sent with brief report and photograph The news includes,success stories, stories on old libraries, important and significant current affairs, organisation of functions, conferences, seminars, webinars, planned future events, appointments/career advancements, awards, achievements,superannuations, obituaries, noteworthy readings, forgotten writings, rare pictures, book reviews etc. Seeking cooperation from all professionals Prof P G Tadasad Editor ILA Newsletter -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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AI Systems can not file a patent in the USA
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 05 Sep '21

05 Sep '21

Extract from ResearchBuzz 5th Sep 2021: ///The Register: Only 'natural persons' can be recognized as patent inventors, not AI systems, US judge rules <https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/04/ai_patent_ruling/>. "AI systems cannot be granted patents and will not be recognised as inventors in the eyes of the US law, said a federal judge who decided to uphold a previous ruling by the US Patent and Trademark Office this week."/// === In India a natural person or a juridical person (corporates, companies, organisations etc) can file a patent Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Solution to UHF RFID technical issues
by Raghavendra pawar 04 Sep '21

04 Sep '21

Respected Members, One of my friend's Medical library employed UHF RFID technology in their library one decade back and till recently it worked fine. Now they are facing some technical issues and the vendor from whom they have procured it wind up the business preventing them to seek support. They are looking for anyone to fix the solution to existing technology, If anybody is familiar or come across a solution to this pls get back to me. Thank you, Raghavendra R 9448204498 -- 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] bookbub.com
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 04 Sep '21

04 Sep '21

Thanks for alerting me. You are right. Though the subject line of bookbub mail everyday mentioned it clearly, I missed noticing that it was all about ebooks!. We have not yet developed the habit of "paying for reading ebooks online" or for downloading a soft copy. Regards Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 On Sat, 4 Sept 2021 at 10:08, Koteswara Rao Mamidi <mk-rao(a)hotmail.com> wrote: > Dear Vyasamurthy > Perhaps you thought they are regular printed books. No, they are e-books > to be read online or using Kindle > > > Dr M Koteswara Rao > Sent from my iPhone > > > On 02-Sep-2021, at 7:39 PM, Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy < > vyasamoorthy(a)gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Bookbub, if you haven't heard about it earlier, is a "Books-at-a > > great-discount-announcing" facility. You may register yourself for > regular > > email alerts. You will be surprised that many titles are available at > > fantastic discounts, even totally FREE also. If not you, definitely your > > library patrons will find it useful. Spread the word. If you have any > > difficulty in signing up I can help you by through my account. This Alert > > Service is FREE. > > > > > > Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 > > > > -- > > This message has been scanned for viruses and > > dangerous content by MailScanner, and is > > believed to be clean. > > > > >

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