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Articles based on Climate Action on occasion of Earth Day 2020
by chandrima＠accucoms.com 22 Apr '20

22 Apr '20

Dear Sir/ Madam, On the occasion of the Earth Day, please find the link to various articles (freely available till 31st May, 2020) on BioOne platform. The articles based on peer reviewed research on broad range of environmental and ecological sciences are put together in collaboration with various publishers worldwide. The theme for Earth Day 2020 is "Climate Action" and hence the collection addresses the critical environmental themes. Link: https://complete.bioone.org/earth-day-2020 Hope you will find the information useful. Many thanks Chandrima Roy Marketing Manager Asia M: +91 9911555451 E: <mailto:chandrima@accucoms.com> chandrima(a)accucoms.com W: <https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.accuco ms.com%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Ca6bfc30d6e8f4648a37008d6d1e53292%7C84df9e7fe9f64 0afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C636927179672458755&sdata=dzTn18%2BmOWZtBS8QeWX zElYS%2BJ486Y8dwR1WhbIi%2F%2BI%3D&reserved=0> www.accucoms.com Location: India Time zone: IST <https://accucoms.com/services-for-libraries/> https://accucoms.com/services-for-libraries/

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IFLA launches Resource Sharing During COVID-19 (RSCVD) Tool for Not-For-Profit Libraries
by Shamprasad Pujar 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

Dear Professionals, IFLA has launched a Resource Sharing During COVID-19 (RSCVD) Tool for Not-For-Profit Libraries. Using your institutional email ID, you can request a paper or chapter from a book. It is a temporary project run by a group of libraries to help the libraries in the present crisis. You may access the service @ https://rscvd.org Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6528 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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RFID Webinar
by Tushar Popat 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

Dear Librarians, Greetings from RapidRadio Solutions. We are pleased to announce *"RFID Webinar"* - a new initiative/effort from RapidRadio to share the knowledge of *RFID Technology & its Integration with LMS* with the community. The Webinar session shall be conducted online on 2nd of May 2020 at 11:00 AM. RapidRadio along this journey of 14 long years have acquired more than 170+ library clients across India & surrounding countries. We are thankful to the library fraternity for trusting this young Indian RFID manufacturer and helping us to become one of the leading players in the RFID Automation market for libraries. Over these years we have seen that the decision to purchase RFID systems & executing the project, after decision is made has been one of the toughest jobs for the librarian & the institute as a whole. This attempt of RapidRadio is to share knowledge, enhance understanding related to RFID technology and its implementation in Libraries. *This Webinar is for those Library Professionals/Enthusiasts who are willing to beat the lockdown by enhancing their understanding regarding RFID technology, wish to bust the myths around its implementation and solve their doubts.* We welcome one and all from the Library fraternity to participate in this event through filling up the registration form. CLICK HERE <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UUzqQngexc2JNFqLC0k4egSTU4j4XAhtKOvzQi-0py0> to open the registration form. You can also copy the below link on your browser to open the same. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UUzqQngexc2JNFqLC0k4egSTU4j4XAhtKOvzQi-0py0 For any further queries you can either contact us at library(a)rapidradio.co.in or the co-organizing institute for more details. For this Webinar, students are not allowed. We shall create separate webinars for LIS students. Thanks & Regards *Tushar Popat* Business Development - Library Automation B-404, Satyamev I, Opp. Gujarat High Court, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 380 060 Phone: +91 79 2766 5256 Mob: +91 81560 86160 website <http://www.rapidradio.co.in/> | map <https://www.google.co.in/maps/place/RapidRadio+Solutions/@23.078139,72.5264…> | E-mail <tushar.popat(a)rapidradio.co.in>

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Request to fill the questionnaire
by Chetan Sonawane 21 Apr '20

21 Apr '20

Dear LIS Professionals, I Mr.Chetan S Sonawane request you to kindly please fill the questionnaire prepared on Google forms. The data collected by means of this questionnaire will be solely used for the purpose of writing research paper and it will not be shared with anyone I assure you that. https://forms.gle/XkM66B11QFD7fYFf9 Thanking You Chetan S Sonawane

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2nd Call for papers to LISACON-2020 and Conference Attractions
by Pandurang Konnur 18 Apr '20

18 Apr '20

Dear Professional Friends, LIS Academy, Bangalore in collaboration with University of Hyderabad (UoH), Hyderabad is organizing 3rd LIS Academy conference on “Reinventing Excellence in Librarianship”. The conference will be held at University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad during 27-29 August 2020. The conference organizers are inviting papers on conference theme and sub themes as under: Conference Theme: Reinventing Excellence in Librarianship Conference Sub-themes: Reinventing Library Services in Digital Age: Discovery and retrieval services; Archiving and Networked Services; Web based information services; User profiling services; Research data management services; Research support services; New Paradigms in Collection Development User Focused Collection Development; Collaborative collection development; Innovative content acquisition models; Open access and collection development polices; New perspectives in collection assessment; Changing Content Types & Formats; Content Licensing; Leveraging Library Technologies: Converging library technologies; Open source tools; Library technologies & ERP integration; Social media platforms; Protocols and interoperability; Data visualization tools; Data, Metrics and Ranking: Role of Librarians Data aggregation Sources & Models; Publication metrics for ranking & accreditation; Usage metrics driven decision making; Libraries in Inculcating Research Ethics Research integrity; Research misconduct; Publication ethics; Predatory publishing; Plagiarism; Institutes research integrity policies; Library Diplomacy Libraries as Instruments of Cultural Diplomacy; Libraries reflecting their national heritage; Library diplomacy to globalize libraries; Libraries as foreign policy; Smart Technologies for Public Libraries Maker Space; Augmented reality; Multimedia books; Digital maker labs; Coding Clubs; Digital story telling; Digital interfaces for printed books; Social, and innovation hubs; Publication Guidelines: For Publication Guidelines, formatting guidelines and paper template authors are requested to visit conference website: http://lisaconf3.lisacademy.org/ OR http://www.lisacademy.org/) Important Dates: Submission of abstract of the paper:15/05/2020 Notification of acceptance of the abstract: 30/05/2020 Submission of Full length paper:30/06/2020 Notification of Acceptance of full length paper:10/07/2020 Submission of camera ready paper along with registration details:24/07/2020 Conference Attractions: 1. Best three accepted papers selected by expert committee will be considered as invited papers. The registration fee for these authors will waived off and they will be extended free local hospitality. 2. Best paper awards for the papers presented in the conference: 3 best papers will be awarded based on recommendations of the Expert committee and conference poll 3. Library quiz program during conference and prizes will be awarded to winner 4. Presenting your library success Story telling through PechaKucha (for more Information on PechaKucha kindly visit Youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZJc8PB2DsQ) best PechaKucha presentation will be awarded cash prize and certificate with memento (subject to submission of minimum five PechaKucha presentations). Registration Details: Early bird registration before 20th July 2020 International Participants $75 SAARC &ASEAN Countries Participants $50 Working Professionals Rs. 2000 General professionals: Rs. 2000 Student Participants: Rs. 1000 TLA members Rs. 1000 Registration after 20th July 2020 International Participants $100 SAARC &ASEAN Countries Participants $75 Working Professionals Rs. 2500 General professionals: Rs. 2000 Student Participants: Rs. 1500 TLA members Rs. 1500 Spot Registration: All International Participants: $100 All Participants: Rs. 2500 Accommodations not included in the registration Fee, However, organizers will facilitate accommodation on twin sharing basis for the first come first serve on additional payment. For any clarifications / details contact: lisacademyorg(a)gmail.com With warm regards, Dr. P. V. Konnur Former LIS Professor, Fulbright Scholar - (UIUC, USA)Adviser - VTU Consortium, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018, Chairman - State Level Book Selection Committee, Karnataka President - LIS Academy, Bangalore Member of Syndicate, KUVEMPU University, Shivamogga, Karnataka, India Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com Website: www.lisacademy.org

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Call for papers on theme “Skill Enhancement / Re-skilling during the Lockdown Period” deadlines: Abstract 23-April and Full paper and presentation 30th April 2020
by Mohan Hr 17 Apr '20

17 Apr '20

Dear Friends, Greetings! Computer Society of India, ChennaiA ACMChennai IEEE Computer Society, Madras IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras With support from Sbytetechnologies.com We request students, research scholars, academicians and industry experts to submit original and unpublished work. *Theme* “Skill Enhancement / Re-skilling during the Lockdown” *Submission Deadlines* Thursday, 23rd April 2020 for Abstract (max 500 words) Thursday, 30th April 2020 for Full Paper (max 2500 words) & Presentation (10-12 slides) *Mode of Submission* Email to info(a)csichennai.org *Conference Date & Time* Saturday, 2nd May 2020 :: From 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. *Submission guidelines* 1. Any submission that has already been published in any journal or conference is not accepted. Papers submitted / under review are also not accepted. 2. Prizes will be awarded to the top three papers & presentations. 3. Certificates will be provided for all the authors who make presentations in the conference. This conference aims to bring together leading academicians and delegates from the corporate sector to exchange and share their experiences about various aspects of skills development and enhancement With regards, Mr. P V Subramanian , Chair CSI CC Mr. H R Mohan, Chair ACM Chennai Dr. P Sakthivel, Chair IEEE CS Madras Dr. G Kulanthaivel, Chair IEEE TEMS Madras

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Knockdown the Lockdown: Upskill from Home
by Subhash Reddy 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Dear Professional Friends, Karnataka State Library Association (R) is inviting you to join the Zoom meeting. Topic: Knockdown the Lockdown: Upskill from Home Dr. Nagappa Bakkannanavar AGM & Head - Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services Time: Apr 18, 2020, 11:00 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9400342679?pwd=NlNTODFmSFE2K3lFQ1lCSllpUEoxQT09 Meeting ID: *940 034 2679* Password: *KALA* With regards, Subhash Reddy B Librarian PES University 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, BENGALURU - 560085 Ph: 080-26721983 Extn:229 http://library.pes.edu

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Zoom meeting link
by Krishnamurthy Madaiah 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

________________________________ From: Krishnamurthy M <krish13041963(a)icloud.com> Sent: Thursday, April 16, 2020 6:19 PM To: mkrishna_murthy(a)hotmail.com <mkrishna_murthy(a)hotmail.com> Subject: Dear Professional Friends, Karnataka State Library Association (R) is inviting you to join the Zoom meeting. Topic: Knockdown the Lockdown: Upskill from Home Dr. Nagappa Bakkannanavar AGM & Head - Information Resource Centre Tata Consultancy Services Time: Apr 18, 2020, 11:00 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us04web.zoom.us/j/9400342679?pwd=NlNTODFmSFE2K3lFQ1lCSllpUEoxQT09 Meeting ID: 940 034 2679 Password: KALA With regards, Dr. M Krishnamurthy Sent from my iPhone

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Join our cloud video meeting
by Krishnamurthy Madaiah 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Dear Professional Friends, Karnataka State Library Association(KALA) is inviting you to join theZoom meeting. Topic: Knockdown the Lockdown:Upskills from Home Speaker: Dr Nagappa Bakannanavar AGM'&Head -Information Resource Center Tata Consultancy Services Time:April 18,2020 11.00AM Thanking you Dr M Krishnamurthy Gen Secretarry -KALA

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Books at the doorstep to beat lockdown blues
by Raghavendra pawar 16 Apr '20

16 Apr '20

Salute to Gentleman for making use of lockdown period effectively and inspiration to others. Books at the doorstep to beat lockdown blues <https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/books-at-the-doorstep-to-beat…> Thank you, Raghavendra R -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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