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Reminder: Openings for the positions of project trainees at the JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
by Francis Jayakanth 02 May '18

02 May '18

Dear All, J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library (library.iisc.ac.in), Indian Institute of Science (www.iisc.ac.in) Bengaluru, is inviting online applications for the positions of project trainees. The positions are in the areas of Library and Information Management (LIM) and Electronic Resources Management (ERM). No. of positions: LIM trainees - 12 (Twelve) & ERM trainees - 2 (Two) Stipend: Rs. 22,000/- p.m. (Rs. Twenty Two Thousand per month) Duration of the training period: 2 yrs (Two years) Online application submission: http://godavari.library.iisc.ernet.in/projecttrainee/register.php Last date for the receipt of signed copy of the application: 4th May 2018 For detailed advertisement visit the link http://godavari.library.iisc.ernet.in/projecttrainee/pt-jrdtml2018.pdf We would appreciate, if you could kindly bring the above advertisement to the notice of interested candidates and also encourage the potential candidates to apply for the positions. Thanking you, Sincerely, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bengaluru

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Required Librarians (only for fresher or one year experience candidates)
by Bharat Alasandi 02 May '18

02 May '18

Respected Professionals, Bharatesh Education Trust, Belagavi (Karnataka) needs 3 librarian posts for its sister institutes. Those who completed Master of Library and Information science (First Class) can apply for the said post. Preference will be given to local candidates Librarian: 3 Posts Qualification: M. L. I. Sc. (First Class) Experience: 0 – 1 Year Please send your CV to following email Id bharat(a)betgbs.in *Further You can Contact* Bharat B. Alasandi Mobile: 9686190253 Thanks and Regards -- Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian Bharatesh Education Trusts Global Business School B.C. 188 Fort Road Belgaum - 6 Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406/9686190253

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Vacancy for "Jr. Manager (Library & Info. Service)" at IIIT-Delhi
by rajendra singh 01 May '18

01 May '18

Dear All, Please bring the following advertisement to the notice of interested candidates, and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for this position - Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology - Delhi (IIIT-D), a State University established by an Act of the Govt. of NCT of Delhi Junior Manager (Library & Information Centre): 01 post *Essential Qualification & Experience:* Postgraduate in Library Science with 55 % marks for the post and Minimum 01 year’s relevant experience and knowledge of computer applications/word processor operation and MS Office. *Desirable:* Experience in University/ educational or research institution and capability of multitasking. *Age limit: * The maximum age limit for this position is 30 years. *Pay and Other Benefits:* *Title of Post Level (7th CPC) Initial Basic Pay Initial 7th CPC CTC* Junior Manager (Grade-III) 6 35,400/- 71,000/- Junior Manager (Grade-II) 5 29,200/- 61,000/- Junior Manager (Grade-I) 4 25,500/- 56,000/- Other benefits include Dearness allowance as per Govt. rates, HRA or leased accommodation, Transport allowance, NPS, LTC, Telephone reimbursement, Health Insurance, Group Life Insurance, Critical Care Illness, Gratuity, Leave Encashment, PDA & such other benefits applicable from time to time. *Last date for online application:* 23rd May 2018 by 5 PM. *Download detailed advertisement* <https://www.iiitd.ac.in/careers/staff> Regards, RAJENDRA -- Rajendra Singh Dy. Manager (Lib. & Info. Service) Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology-Delhi (IIIT-D) (A State University Established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi) Okhla, Phase III New Delhi-110020, India E-Mail: rajendra(a)iiitd.ac.in Tel : +91 11 2690 7510 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Presentation on Rebooting Software Services and Change Management on 9th May 2018 at 6.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 01 May '18

01 May '18

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for a presentation on Rebooting Software Services and Change Management on 9th May 2018 at 6.00 p.m. The formal pdf invite is at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/mm-180509-sw-reboot.pdf To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/o87xc1 With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE TEMS ========== INVITE ========== Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter and IEEE Technology Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter Cordially invite you for a presentation on Rebooting Software Services and Change Management by Mr. Venkatarangan Thirumalai Founder & Former CEO of Vishwak Solutions, India, UK & USA Microsoft Regional Director (Honorary) on Wednesday, 9th May 2018 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 and Q&A :: 7.45 p.m.: Dinner About the Presentation: Indian IT Services has benefited from a great run so far. In about three decades the industry has grown from few hundred million dollars to have about US$155 billion in revenue per year. The industry had handled with aplomb earlier challenges thrown at it, in fact, it has used technical disruptions like the Internet, Y2K, Mobile that came to its advantage to grow. Today it confronts massive changes from many directions. The movement of enterprise application to the “Cloud”, automation of routine tasks, and the maturity of enterprise software platform like ERP & CRM, all reducing the need for traditional ADM (Application Development Maintenance) services offered by IT Outsourcing firms in what the industry calls as T & M (Time and Material) model. In this presentation, we will explore how the industry can reboot itself and shape its future for a better tomorrow. This is going to be a massive change for the every concerned and we need tools to help us in the journey – we will get introduced to one such tool for change management called the C6 Framework. About the Speaker: Mr. Venkatarangan Thirumalai, is a Whitespace leader, Software Engineer & Inventor. Venkat has over 20 years of experience creating software for clients including Microsoft, Vodafone, Farmers Insurance, Tata Motors, Yahoo & Expedia. He is a Microsoft Regional Director, a honorary title, from 1999 till date. He is founder of Vishwak Solutions, a technology firm in Chennai & Seattle from 1997. He has a U.S. Patent pending for a prediction based mobile app he had designed. A regular blogger with over 2000 posts and several thousand visitors every month. Venkat is passionate about Tamil language computing and as former Chairman of international forum for Information Technology in Tamil (INFITT), California he conducted the Tamil Internet Conference 2010 in Coimbatore for Tamil Nadu government. As early as 2003, Venkat articulated in his press interviews that Mobile phone will be the first and only computer for majority of the world including the masses of India. By 2025, he believes that smartphones in their current avatar will cease to exist thanks to what he calls as “Virtual Me”. To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/o87xc1 The formal pdf invite is at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2018/mm-180509-sw-reboot.pdf

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Two days Workshop on” Organizing Research with Reference Management Tools” on the occasion of Institute Research Day May 25th and 26th , 2018
by Dr.Mallikarjun Bachalapur 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Dear Moderator, Kindly forward the message to the LIS professional for information. B L D E Association’s *V P Dr. P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology* *Vijayapur-586 103* *Two days Workshop on” Organizing Research with Reference Management Tools” *on the occasion of *Institute Research Day* May 25th and 26th , 2018 Organized by Research and Development Cell and Library and Information Centre *About BLDEACET, Vijayapur:* Vachana Pitamaha Dr. P.G. Halakatti College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayapur is a premier technical institute located in Northern part of Karnataka on a scenic stretch of land spread over 20 acres in Vijayapur. BLDE Association started this esteemed college in year 1980 as a private Institute. The Institute is the result of the BLDE Association’s recognition of the need for quality technical education in the country. To achieve this objective, it has striven hard to create an environment and infrastructure that enables it to produce qualified, practical engineers who are ready to face the challenges in the industries. The college is affiliated to Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), Belagavi. The college is recognized by AICTE New Delhi and the 5 Programmes have been accredited by National Board of Accreditation (NBA), New Delhi during the year 2015 for the period 3 years. At present institute is offering 8 UG programmes and 5 PG programmes in Engineering along with MCA & MBA programmes. Five departments are recognized as Research Centres by VTU, Belagavi to offer Ph.D.and M.Sc. Engg. (by research) programmes. *Research and Development Cell:* While doing wonderful innovations in Teaching- Learning, the importance of Research & Development has not gone unnoticed. The institute has Research and Development cell and the well-established mechanism through which all R&D activities are promoted, encouraged and appraised.The R&D cell implements activities such as basic research, establishing centres of excellence, cultivating research skills in faculty by deputing for Ph.D, Conferences, workshops, Short-term Training programs, & promoting faculty to submit research proposals to different funding agencies. *Library and Information Centre*: The Central Library functions as the primary information resource centre, and repository of all printed and e-resources for teaching and research activities at the institute. The Library occupies an area of 3000 Sq.m an independent block and it caters to the information needs of the students and faculty members of the institute. It has more than 87,000 volumes of books, 23,000 unique Titles, 100 technical journals and 13700 E-Books. The library is also subscribing E-Resources viz, Elsevier Science Direct, Springer, Taylor and Francis, IEEE, ASCE, ProQuest and Knimbus through VTU Library Consortia. The Central Library is providing extensive research support services to the research scholars and faculty members of the Institute. *Aims and Objectives of the Workshop:* The aim of this workshop is to give the participants a broad overview of research activities with special emphasis on reference management tools and their usefulness in organizing and managing research literature. Use of reference management tools such as Mendeley, Zotero, will be helpful in creating & organizing bibliographies, construct references while writing research, collaborating and discovering new research. The advanced features of these tools help in the automatic insertion of error-free standard references and bibliographies through plug-ins, thereby saving the time, energy & efforts of research scholars. *Major Topics Covered:* The following major topics will be covered in the workshop: Ø Introduction to Research and Research Ethics Ø Selection of Journals for research output Ø Quantifying Research output Ø Analysis of publications of BLDEACET based on the listing of Scopus abstract and citation databases. Ø Information Discovery: Tools, Tips & Technologies Ø Reference Management Tools for management of literature Ø Reference Management Tool- Mendeley with "hands-on-practice Ø Research Avenues in Medical Field *The target of Participants*: *60 Nos*. Academicians, faculty members, research evaluators, current and prospective research scholars and LIS professionals. The number of seats is limited and the selection will be based on 'first come first served' basis. *Resource Persons:* The resource persons are eminent professional experts/scientists from the field of LIS & IT. They have an extensive experience with the use of such reference management tools. *Sl No* *Name of The Resource person* *Organizations* 01 Prof Kusal K. Das Professor, Laboratory of Vascular Physiology & Medicine, BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura-586103 02 Dr.S.P.Guggarigoudar Dean of Faculty-Medicine & Principal BLDE (Deemed to be University), Vijayapura-586103 03 Dr.R.V.Kulkarni Professor and Administrator of BLDE Association, Vijayapur BLDEA’S SSM College of Pharmacy & Research Centre, Vijayapur 04 Mr.B.S.Shivaram, Sr.Tech Officer, ICAST, NAL-CSIR National Aerospace Laboratory ICAST, CSIR, Bangalore 05 Dr.M.I.Sakri Professor and Coordinator IQAC BLDEA’s Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Tech, Vijayapur 06 Dr.P.V.Malaji Vice-Principal (Academic and Research) BLDEA’s Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Tech, Vijayapur *Duration:* (May 25th and 26th, 2018) Two days workshop includes theory & Hands- on practice. (Participants are requested to bring their laptops preferably with Internet connectivity) *Venue:* Seminar Hall, Library Building and Hands on Sessions will be handled in Computer Centre *Workshop Fee:* The Registration fee for the workshop: Rs 250/- *Registration of Workshop:* The application for registration in the workshop should be online www.bldeacet.ac.in/rmt/ before 15th May, 2018. Contact Person: Dr.M.M.Bachalapur, Chief Librarian, BLDEACET, Vijayapur -- Dr. M M Bachalapur Ph.D Librarian BLDEA'S Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology Ashram Road, VIJAYAPUR-586103 Mob: 9740016911 ORCID ID:0000-0003-2402-2477 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Paper.
by Basavaraj Kumbar 30 Apr '18

30 Apr '18

Sorry for cross posting. Dear Professionals, There is call for research papers for the latest issue of Journal of Library, Information, Communication and Trends. ISSN (Online) 24571059 Some of the features are here: *Brief About the Journal:* The LICTJ is an open access online version journal published quarterly by InfoConnecT. To meet the needs of the global scientific and library professional community and to disseminate the latest advancement and significant new findings to the readers and researchers of library science professionals. It aims at promoting research worldwide and publishing peer reviewed advanced original high quality research articles in all branches of Library and Information Science and Technology. *Features:* · No Processing Fees for Article · Online publication · Blind-Fold Review process · Quarterly publication · Open Access Journal Send Your Original work manuscript to editor.lict(a)gmail.com Or Visit us @ www.lictjournals.com to submit your manuscript. Regards, *Mr. Basavaraj S. Kumbar* *MLISc. UGC-NET, (Ph. D)* Librarian, Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM), Savagaon Road, Belagavi - 590 009 <http://www.wix.com/basukumbar/basukumbar> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Openings for the positions of project trainees at the JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
by Francis Jayakanth 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

Dear All, J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library (library.iisc.ac.in), Indian Institute of Science (www.iisc.ac.in) Bengaluru, is inviting online applications for the positions of project trainees. The positions are in the areas of Library and Information Management (LIM) and Electronic Resources Management (ERM). No. of positions: LIM trainees - 12 (Twelve) & ERM trainees - 2 (Two) Stipend: Rs. 22,000/- p.m. (Rs. Twenty Two Thousand per month) Duration of the training period: 2 yrs (Two years) Online application submission: http://godavari.library.iisc.ernet.in/projecttrainee/register.php Last date for the receipt of signed copy of the application: 4th May 2018 For detailed advertisement visit the link http://godavari.library.iisc.ernet.in/projecttrainee/pt-jrdtml2018.pdf We would appreciate, if you could kindly bring the above advertisement to the notice of interested candidates and also encourage the potential candidates to apply for the positions. Thanking you, Sincerely, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc, Bengaluru

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Role of NISCAIR in Professional Development on Digital Libraries
by Vijendra Kumar 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

Research Paper Published: "Role of NISCAIR in Professional Development on Digital Libraries" DOI: 10.18329/09757597/2017/10210 *World Digital Libraries: An International Journal Vol.10(2) December 2017 * Abstract Due to the ever-increasing nature of digital information, library and information science (LIS) professionals discover new ways to deal with the digital information resources in libraries. This requires in-depth know-how and expertise in digital library (DL) tools and technologies. In this context, this article explores the role of CSIR-NISCAIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research-National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources) in education and training for library and information management with special reference to professional development activities on digital libraries. Link: http://bookstore.teri.res.in/e_issue_text_1.php?oj_id=355&sector=864 *Vijendra Kumar* ------------------------ *Research Scholar* *Department of Library and Information ScienceVardhman Mahaveer Open UniversityKota - 324021 (Rajasthan), India* -- <https://online.vmou.ac.in/General_Instruction.aspx> *वर्धमान महावीर खुला विश्वविद्यालय <http://www.vmou.ac.in>*Vardhman Mahaveer Open University रावतभाटा रोड | Rawatbhata Road कोटा - ३२४०२१ | Kota-324021 (राजस्थान) (Rajasthan) भारत | INDIA TOLL FREE : 1800-180-6166 Students One View <http://wiki.vmou.ac.in/index.php/Students_One_View> : One Solution to all Learner needs !!! AJMER <http://www.vmou.ac.in/ajmer>| BIKANER <http://www.vmou.ac.in/bikaner>| BHARATPUR <http://www.vmou.ac.in/bharatpur>| JAIPUR <http://www.vmou.ac.in/jaipur>| JODHPUR <http://www.vmou.ac.in/jodhpur>| UDAIPUR <http://www.vmou.ac.in/udaipur>| KOTA <http://www.vmou.ac.in/kota> Youtube <http://www.youtube.com/user/vmouonline/videos> | Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/vmouonline>| Twitter <https://twitter.com/vmouonline> <http://radio.vmou.ac.in:8000/iradio.m3u> *"Print this mail only if absolutely necessary. Save Paper. Save Trees." *

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International conference on "Exploring the horizons of Library and Information Sciences: from libraries to knowledge hubs", 7 - 9 August 2018
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: drtc(a)isibang.ac.in Date: Thu, April 26, 2018 2:26 pm To: LIS-Forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 125th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of Prof.S.R. Ranganathan International conference on "Exploring the horizons of Library and Information Sciences: from libraries to knowledge hubs" http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/srr125 Organized by Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), ISI Dates: 7-9th August 2018 Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru The aim of the conference is to deliberate on the developments and innovations in the field of library and information science. It is also aimed to trace the journey of libraries in adapting to modern applications of traditional knowledge organizing and management systems and classic systems. Renowned International experts will deliver keynotes, lectures, give demonstrations and interact with the delegates. Call for Papers: Papers are invited on the following themes, though not limited to these 1. Knowledge Organization: Knowledge Organization systems. (KOS) KOS applications Metadata Annotation systems 2. Digital Information Management: Digital Repositories Information services portals Data repositories Data Curation Research Data Management 3. Library and Knowledge Management: Library automation Library services and innovations Knowledge assets management Knowledge cycle Change management Use and usage patterns 4. Advances in LIS: Semantic Web Ontologies AI applications Data and Text Mining Data analytics in library and information services 5. LIS Research and Education 6. Metrics: Impact Studies and indicators for Evaluation of scholarly publications 7. Open Source applications to LIS 8. Standards and recommendations for Library systems 9. LIS profession and International Library bodies and agencies 10. Open Science: Open Data, FAIR Data Important Dates: Paper Submission Last Date: 15th June 2018 Intimation of Paper Acceptance: 05th July 2018 Registration will be closed on: 01st August 2018 Registration fees (inclusive of GST) India and SAARC: Rs.3500 Students* and retired professionals (India and SAARC): Rs.2500 Other countries: USD 100 *Concessional rates are for full time students/research scholars only. Students have to produce bona fide certificate from their institutes or research supervisors For detailed information and Updates, please visit: http://drtc.isibang.ac.in Contact: srr125(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in Phone: +91-80-26985 490

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Regarding DEPARTMENT LIBRARIES.
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 29 Apr '18

29 Apr '18

From: baijujoy80(a)gmail.com As per the direction from V P Joy Committee Report on Collge libraries by Government of Kerala (See in the link http://eprints.rclis.org/9063/ Department Libraries should be abolished and Centralized all the information resource, make to available for all the students and faculty BAIJU JOY MA MLISc, UGC-NET LIBRARIAN UGC ST STEPHEN'S COLLEGE PATHANAPURAM KERALA 689695 8943155044 http://ststephenscollegelibrarypathanapuram.blogspot.in/ http://ststephenspathanapuram.ac.in/home/library/1 http://ststephenspathanapuram.ac.in/home/library/2 https://www.facebook.com/St-Stephens-College-Library-Pathanapuram-160879547… Former Senior Research Fellow, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur Former Librarian, School of Computer Science, Mahatma Gandhi University Former Librarian, TMAM Research and Orientation Centre, Kottayam Former Librarian, Dharma jyothi vidyapeeth, New Delhi >> >> ----- Forwarded Message ----- >> From: Joseph Zacharia <librarian1983(a)gmail.com> >> To: lis-forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> >> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2018 10:33 PM >> Subject: [LIS-Forum] Regarding DEPARTMENT LIBRARIES. >> >> Dear professionals, >> >> I would like to know the purpose/relevance of *Departmental library* in >> academic institution (I am Librarian in a self-financing engineering >> institution). Kindly provide me the details with the following focus; >> >> Relevance of departmental libraries in comparison with central library >> >> Collection development policy of departmental library >> >> Role of central library in mentoring activities of departmental >> libraries >> >> General administration setup of the same >> >> Available statutes/documents confirming the above if any >> >>Thanks in advance in sharing your view in the field. >> >> Regards >> >> >> *JOSEPH ZACHARIA* >> >> *Chakkalackel (H)* >> >> *Edathua? P O-689 573* >> >> *Alappuzha (Dist.)* >> >> *Mob: +91 9947997767* >>

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