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Calcutta University to throw open its libraries to public
by Mohan Hr 28 Apr '19

28 Apr '19

https://m.timesofindia.com/city/kolkata/cu-to-throw-open-its-libraries-to-p… Great initiative Hope others may also follow this. With regards -- hrmohan -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Paper submission date closed but registration is open (Limited seat)
by vinod mishra 26 Apr '19

26 Apr '19

Dear All, It's my please to inform you that we have received the paper as per the conference target within the decided dates so the acceptance date for paper has been closed. Since we are also conducting the pre-conference workshop so many are willing to register for the same along with our fruitful and application-oriented two days conference. But in the workshop, there is a limited number of seats hence kindly register as soon as possible. Event website: https://elpesnitr.wordpress.com/ With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 ORCID ID: http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi*

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KLA National Workshop on Koha, 11-12 May 2019, Thiruvananthapuram
by Sriram V 25 Apr '19

25 Apr '19

Dear Sir / Madam, Kerala Library Association announces a Two Day National Workshop on Koha, an Open Source Integrated Library Management Software, during 11-12 May 2019 in Thiruvananthapuram. Course Fee: Rs 1600/- [Rs 1500/– for KLA Members & Students] (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea, and snacks). Number of seats: 40 only. Last date for registration: 5 May 2019. For details & Online registration, visit https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2019/04/17/kla-nw-koha-may-2019/ or contact: Dr. P. K. Suresh Kumar, General Secretary, KLA (Mob.: 09495718460) Thanks and Regards, Dr. P.K. Suresh Kumar General Secretary, KLA ~~~~~ Regards, V Sriram Chief Librarian, CDS, Thiruvananthapuram Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com Blog: https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/ orcid.org/0000-0002-6063-2566

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Case Study
by Paramjit Singh 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Dear Sir Can I have following case study (Harvard Business School) please # The Rise and Fall of Nokia by Juan Alcacer <https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=178197&click=byline>, Tarun Khanna <https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/profile.aspx?facId=6491&click=byline> and Christine Snively (https://www.hbs.edu/faculty/Pages/item.aspx?num=46041) -- Thanks & Regards *S Paramjit Rana <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238> | **Librarian * <https://in.linkedin.com/in/s-paramjit-singh-8aa1238>| M.A., M. Phil. Tel. +91 9968 308970, 9911 270778 *"Vidya Vichari Ta Parupkari"* 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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Advertisement for Library Trainees
by rajendra singh 24 Apr '19

24 Apr '19

Dear All, Please bring the following advertisement to the notice of interested candidates - The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology - Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) (A State University Established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi) wishes to hire Library Trainees for its Library and Information Center: *Essential Qualification:*Post Graduate (MLISc)/ Graduate (BLISc)/ Two Years Diploma in Library and Information Science from recognized Institution/ University with First Class. *Desired abilities, skills, and knowledge:* - Basic knowledge of Computers fundamentals - Working knowledge of modern principles and practices of library science - Knowledge of IT Applications in Library and Information Services - Knowledge of recent trends and technologies in Library and Information Services - Ability to read and comprehend written material - Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing - Ability to perform calculations involving basic arithmetic functions - Tact and courtesy in dealing with Library users *Stipend:* Rs.17,000/-, Rs.15,000/- and Rs.10,000/- per month (consolidated) *Duration of Training:* The term of appointment will be purely on temporary basis for 6 months, by performance it may be extended further for maximum 6 months. *Nature of Training:* Learn while working on different functions & services of the IIIT-Delhi Library and Information Center. *Roles and Responsibilities:* - Provide assistance, and guidance to library users - Check-in/Check-out of resources (Issue/Return) - Accessioning, Classification, and Cataloguing of resources - Technical processing (To paste the Spine labels, Due date slips, RFID tags, Institute’s Sticker, EM tattle tapes, Stamping, etc.) - Arrange books and periodicals on racks - Answer reference queries - Support in the acquisition of resources - Assisting in collection development, recommending titles for purchase - Performing on-line computer searches of the database - Compiling bibliographies *Age Limit:* 25 years (as on the last date of application) *Other terms & conditions:* - Selection of trainees will be based on interview/test - No TA/DA will be given for attending the selection interview/test - The selected trainees are expected to work six days a week - The trainees may be assigned shift duty on the rotation basis and may have to work on - Saturday, Sunday and holidays as well - Training/internship certificate will be issued after completion of at least 6 months training/internship at IIIT-Delhi Library and Information Center Eligible and interested candidates may please *APPLY ONLINE* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScuZmN-XhsmyG0rlXwa2o4Df-kkJ9d33sx…> for the above mentioned post latest by 11th May 2019. Regards, RAJENDRA -- Rajendra Singh Manager - Library & Information Center Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) (A State University Established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Okhla, Phase III New Delhi - 110020, India Email: rajendra(a)iiitd.ac.in Phone: +91 11 2690 7510

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An interview with Aaron Tay of Singapore Management University
by Santosh C. Hulagabali 23 Apr '19

23 Apr '19

Dear all, Chinmayee Bhange interviews Aaron Tay, Library Analytics Manager of Singapore Management University. Open Interview aimed to feature this interview to know how a library analytics manager and research librarian serves the users with the balanced use of technology and professional skills. Please read his thought provoking interview post on: "Librarians should not fall into the trap of just wanting to look innovative to keep up with the Joneses" https://openinterview.org/2019/04/22/aaron-tay-librarians-should-not-fall-i… / We welcome your comments on the blog post. Best regards,

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Applications invited for the post of Research Assistant
by Raj K Bhardwaj 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Dear Sir/Madam, Applications are invited for the post of Research Assistant. The Research Assistant will be recruited for a period of 1 year (approximately). The candidate has to work on Monday to Saturday as per the project requirements. The candidate is also required to visit other educational institutions in Delhi to collect the data pertaining to the research project. The candidate shall have the knowledge of computer and various aspects of research methodologies in social sciences. The details of payment and qualifications are as follows: The last date to submit the resume is: April 30, 2019 Submit your resume to: principal(a)ststephens.edu and copy to: raajchd(a)gmail.com for more details, please click the link below: https://www.ststephens.edu/lib-research-asst-apr2019/ Thanking you, Sincerely yours, Dr. Raj Kumar Bhardwaj Librarian St Stephen's College University of Delhi, Delhi-110007 Mobile: 09711508289

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On-line Workshop on Open Source Solutions through Skype
by Dp Tripathi 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

Dear Friends, I have personally experienced the need of training on Open Source Solutions these days and many professionals find difficult to attend such program due to some personal / official reasons. In this regard, I have thought of an idea and proposing to those institute / college who wish to organize such program in their Institute / College. If any institute / college wishes to organize workshop (online), can conduct with the following required items. 1. Projector – 01 No. 2. System / Laptop – 01 No. 3. Speaker – 01 No. for voice clarity during program 4. Systems / Laptops for the participants in the lab or wherever institute / college wishes to organize the program for their staff. 5. Skype ID 6. Web Cam (Required only if you wish to see me in your computer / laptop 7. Internet Connection with good speed during program *What to Do?* The institute/college has to arrange the above items in the lab and connect with me through Skype ID. Rest of the training will be given online to the staff. *What topic can be?* *Koha, DSpace, Joomla, WordPress, Open Journal System, Zotero, Mendeley* If any college / institute wishes to organize, may plan and let me know accordingly to schedule. I shall assist as much as possible. Better to consider Saturday and Sunday for the program. Mail ID: dptnitrkl(a)gmail.com Thanks DP Tripathi -- ************************************ *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Ph.D. (Pursue) Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ************************************ Assistant Librarian & In-charge Periodicals & E-Resources Section Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ************************************ *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* *UGC-NET Preparation Site <http://ugcnet.dptripathi.in>* ************************************ *M - +91-8895296796* *U - www.dptripathi.in <http://www.dptripathi.in> * ************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Interesting Reads – 2019-04-21
by Mohan Hr 22 Apr '19

22 Apr '19

*Interesting Reads – 2019-04-21* *Read the Post at** https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/04/interesting-reads-2019-04-21.html <https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/04/interesting-reads-2019-04-21.html>* *Contents* *Articles* - World Changing Ideas 2019: All the winners, finalists, and honorable mentions - How much is your data worth? - How the Boeing 737 Max Disaster Looks to a Software Developer - What Is Edge Computing? - A guide to Robotic Process Automation (RPA) - Shorter Walks, Better Shopping: How Airport Design Is Changing - What robots and AI may mean for university lecturers and students - Industry 4.0 as an evolution, not a revolution - 65 (Productive) Things to Do When You're Bored at Work - How exponential technologies are transforming business – and what opportunities entrepreneurs can tap - Focus on Quantum Science and Technology Initiatives Around the World - How One Man’s Legacy Could Help Rebuild Notre-Dame Cathedral - A Virtual-Reality Program to Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking - 5G & The Future Of Connectivity: 20 Industries The Tech Could Transform - Bonus: The complexity of memory (videos) *Events / Announcements* - CSI, IEEE CS, IEEE PCS & ACM: Joint presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” at Chennai on 29th Apr 2019 - Digital Security Association of India (DiSAI) Workshop on “Securing the Digital Space” on Saturday, 27th Apr 2019 at Chennai - TalentSprint WE (Women Engineers) Program, supported by Google Opens - Call For Papers: IEEE TENCON 2019 at Kochi during 17-19 Oct 2019 - IEEE INDICON-2019 at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat during 13-15 Dec 2019 Read the post at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/04/interesting-reads-2019-04-21.html Archives at https://infoforuse.blogspot.com/2019/01/interesting-reads-archives-2019-201… *Feedback* We will be pleased to have your feedback on the “Interesting Reads” posts being sent once in five days. Pl. share the links of any interesting things you come across so that we can include them in these email posts. Also, pl. share the email ids of your colleagues, friends, peers and contacts, if you want them to be included in the google group to get regular posts. Pl. send all your communications to hrmohan.ieee(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "csi-chennai-sbcs" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to csi-chennai-sbcs+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to csi-chennai-sbcs(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/csi-chennai-sbcs/CABw38yixroHFr%3DMh4b%3D… <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/csi-chennai-sbcs/CABw38yixroHFr%3DMh4b%3D…> . For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.

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Presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” on 29th Apr 2019 at 6.00 p.m
by Mohan Hr 21 Apr '19

21 Apr '19

Dear all Pl. find the invite for the presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” on 29th Apr 2019 at 6.00 p.m. The PDF invite is available at http://bit.ly/2GycICP and also at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2019/mm-190429-dic.pdf To facilitate logistics, pl. re-register at https://goo.gl/fQJ65T HR Mohan Chair, ACM Chennai Professional Chapter INVITE ============================================== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter ACM Chennai Professional Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on “Digital Innovation Clusters” by Mr. M. Murali Technology Consultant on Monday, 29th April 2019 at 6.00 p.m. at The Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Institute of Mathematical Sciences and Institute of Hotel Management) Programme 6.00 p.m. : Networking & Tea 6.30 p.m. : Presentation 7.45 p.m .: Dinner About the Presentation: Disruption and Innovation are key vectors in any conversation today. We are noticing the virtual clusters forming today - just like automobile, or finance, or hardware design in the past. What are the elements that contribute to these clusters? What are they? Who are the players? What are its components? How are they related to what we do? What are Unicorns? Why are they important? How are technology radar helping in managing innovation? With opportunity to hold a discussion thru a Q&A About the Speaker: Mr. Murali has over 25+ years of experience in IT, disruptions, and innovations that covers diversified experience in deep tech, architecture, design, development, delivery, compliance / regulation and consulting. Mr. Murali, a technology enthusiast, been an individual contributor, participated and developed several innovation programs with Universities and Corporate world. He had been technology adviser for several corporations, universities, start-ups and government entities. He as a member of Global Technology Vision Team, developed Technology Radar as a tool for addressing a broad brush of technologies strategically needed for business / digital transformation in corporations. He had published Technology Vision Document that focused on following key trends in Technologies. Leveraged social media platform to post articles and offered necessary technology nudge. He had offered Technology advice as a service to startups, mid-sized corporation and is an active member in CTO Forum of CII. He had been proliferating disruptive innovations and emerging technologies with colleges and universities through their TBI (Technology Business Incubator programs) and had also been evangelizing these trends in conferences, workshops, hackathons, and professional forums and blogging about it. Specialties: Design Thinking, Smart Cities, Speed Geeking, Crowd sourcing, Disruptive innovations, Block Chain, Wearable computing, Internet of things, Chatbots, VR / AR. To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/fQJ65T

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