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Exemption of Online Journals and Periodicals from GST
by Upadhyay P K 24 Jan '18

24 Jan '18

Dear LIS Professionals, We know that printed books, journals and newspapers are exempted from GST. However online journals , databases, eBooks and eLearning subscription were/are covered under 18% GST charges. During its 25th Meeting on 18th January 2018 in New Delhi, GST Council has recommended many relief measures regarding GST rates on goods and services covering many sectors and commodities. Exemption from GST has been considered on subscription of online educational journals/periodicals. Point no. 27 in the notification available at http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=175726 is stated as "To exempt subscription of online educational journals/periodicals by educational institutions who provide degree recognized by any law from GST". It is a great relief for library subscription in an educational/technical institutions, colleges, and universities awarding degrees. But is again vague for online subscription by a library of other type of organization. We should appreciate the persons/groups/organizations/agencies in bringing out at least some thing for libraries. But we should try to explicitly get incorporated library subscriptions similar to General Financial Rules (GFR) of Government of India where it says 'Library books, publications, periodicals, etc. are excluded from term 'goods'. From this exemption, I understand that : 1. This proposition was submitted and represented by a non-library professional/administration person. 2. There is no mention of 'Library'. This means except online Journals/periodicals all other online subscriptions may be under 18% GST. For example: eBooks, Scopus, Web of Science, Plagiarism tools, Research Tools, Aggregated contents, Reports, Online Courses, Databases, Digital Libraries. 3. Except educational institutions, all other libraries(Govt, R&D, Public Library, special library, NGOs) online subscriptions are under 18% GST including journals/periodicals. Let's write and represent our concerns to GST Council in individual/group/agency/organization/association capacity to come out with explicit tax rules for library procurement and subscriptions. I am going to write/approach GST council. with regards. ------------------------------ Pradip Kumar Upadhyay Senior Technical Director & Officer Incharge Library National Informatics Centre (NIC) Block-A, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road New Delhi- 110003 Ph: 91-11-24360567, 24305481 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Opening for Information Management Trainee at NIFT-Mumbai
by anand bandi 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Dear Moderator, Kindly post the Trainee requirements on LIS Forum."The National Institute of Fashion Technology (Govt. of India), a premier institute of the national importance specialized in subject areas of Design, Technology and Management looking for fresh M.L.I.Sc Candidates to be recruited for the post of "Information Management Trainee" for a period of one year. It is a opportunity for M.L.I.Sc freshers to work in an automated and cloud based Library environment. The candidates must be a M.L.I.Sc freshers from the Department of Library and Information Science from Indian Universities conducting 2 year integrated regular programmes. The candidates must be fluent in English and should have fair knowledge of computer applications. Selected candidates will be paid a stipend of Rs 10000=00 per month. Such details of the candidates to reach the undersigned on or before 28th February, 2018. Those who fulfill the qualification criteria may send in their C.V on the e-mail headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in or courier their CV on the address indicated below.Those candidates who are presently pursuing their 2nd year M.L.I.Sc may also apply provisionally. Short listed candidates will be called for the interview at later date which will be intimated separately. No TA/DA be paid for attending such interview. Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Ministry of Textiles, GoI, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile :7715833561 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in ; dr.anbandi@gmail.comhttp://14.139.111.26/jspui/http://14.139.111.19/jspui/

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Sad Demise of Prof. B. Guha
by Bidyarthi Dutta 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

I am extremely sorry to inform you that the veteran stalwart of LIS, the most Respected Prof. Bimalendu Guha (b.1926) [popularly known as B. Guha] left for his heavenly abode on 21st January, 2018 at 8.00 PM in his New Delhi (C R Park) residence. He issurvived by two sons. Prof. Guha joined INSDOC (Now NISCAIR) in 1956. After getting his Master's Degree in Library Science in 1950 from the University of Delhi, he joined the Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta and worked for six years. In INSDOC, he was the veteran teacher in the Associateship in Information Science Course. Once, Prof. Guha was the regular contributor to the library science periodicals. Large number of his contributions were published in Annals of Library & Information Studies of NISCAIR. Apart from his regular teaching assignment, Prof. Guha contributed number of lectures in many institutions. The famous book entitled "Documentation and Information: Services, Techniques and Systems; Kolkata: The World Press, 1999" is the Bible to the LIS students and research scholars till date. Heartful consolation to his friends and family members. May the departed soul rest in peace. -- Dr. Bidyarthi Dutta Asst. Professor Department of Library & Information Science Vidyasagar University Midnapore-721 102 West Bengal India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Librarian Development Program (LDP)
by Wasim Rahaman 23 Jan '18

23 Jan '18

Dear all, This is the third call for 4 days Librarian Development Program (LDP) on Open Source Content Management Software Joomla and Digital Repository Software DSpace will be held on 15-18th February 2018 organised by Information Resource Center (IRC), INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad, UP in collaboration with MANLIBNET. Hurry up limited seats are available. Brochure & Registration Form- http://www.inmantec.edu/irc/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/Brochure-Reg-Form.pdf Online Registration Form- https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSxyoThk2TnWhJTycT6Ea9xQ7Fi-fVb8s… -- ****************************************************************************Thanking You * Wasim Rahaman Assistant Librarian Information Resource Center (INMANTEC) Integrated Academy of Management and Technology Adhyatmik Nagar, Delhi-Hapur Bypass, NH 24 Udyog Kunj, Ghaziabad, UP-201009 Contact- +919732007360 Email- kolrahaman04(a)gmail.com Website- http://coprofessionals.wordpress.com ************************************************************************** In-Touch:* <https://www.facebook.com/wasim.rahaman.16/> <https://twitter.com/I_wRAHAMAN> <https://plus.google.com/u/0/102188888353975846892> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/wasim-rahaman-a350a3b3?trk=hp-identity-name> <https://www.instagram.com/me_wasimr/> <https://in.pinterest.com/wasimr04/> <https://nitrkl.academia.edu/WasimRahaman> <http://wasimrlis.blogspot.in> <https://secure.skype.com/portal/overview?intsrc=client-_-webapp-_-productio…> <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1233-0536> <https://www.slideshare.net/wasimr04> <https://www.mendeley.com/profiles/wasim-rahaman/> <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRRMO9wKWvb7h6uFPhvxBSg> <http://www.lislinks.com/profile/WasimRahaman> <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Wasim_Rahaman>* ************************************************************************ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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COLLOQUIUM-1 Open Educational Resources : an overview
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 COLLOQUIUM-1 (2017-2019) Title : Open Educational Resources : an overview Abstract The higher education system is changing rapidly across the globe, which gave birth to creativity, innovation, and adaptability in one direction, and engaged the people in competition for resources in another. Until recently, the educational support especially the resources was limited to the privileged groups of students and professors, and this lead to think about the freedom of users in today's networked society. Open Educational Resources (OER) is the way which enables digital educational resources to everyone free of any legal, financial or technical barriers and access to knowledge as a public good. Our presentation concerns about how OER cherish the culture of participation, collaboration and sharing with use of digital contents and ICT which put a notable contribution to the development of knowledge society. Our study also covers the implementation of OER and its various challenges with a special reference to libraries. Speaker Topic Abhishek Kumar Introduction Sonali K Triwedi Background Amrita OER Initiatives Gopalji Implementation Paritosh Kumar Advantages Ranjeet Kumar Singh Disadvantages Mahadev Sahaji Mohite Drivers and Inhibitors Mayukh Sarkar Role of library & Conclusion Co-ordinator : Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date : 24-01-2018 Time : 2 p.m. Venue : DRTC Class Room(G-16), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for papers: National Conference on Librarianship in Next Generation Libraries
by rajalaxmi govanakoppa 22 Jan '18

22 Jan '18

Dear Distinguished Professors/ LIS Professionals/ Researchers, Greetings!!! With due respect, we feel immense pleasure to inform you that University College of Science Library, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka is organising, One Day National Conference on *“Librarianship in Next Generation Libraries” *on 21*st*, February, 2018. We cordially invite you to contribute your valuable input on any one of the themes and sub themes through original research papers/case studies/articles covering issues, practices, techniques and strategies in various aspects. *THEME OF THE CONFERENCE* *“Librarianship in **Next Generation Libraries”* *Sub Themes * - *ICT applications to Next Generation Libraries.* - *User expectations and User Services.* - *Skills for managing the next generation libraries.* - *Open Access and Best Practices.* - *Library/Web 2.0 and Library/Web 3.0* - *Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories.* - *Intellectual Property Rights.* - *Library portals, Wi-Fi, Remote Access.* - *Librametrics to Infographics.* *CALL FOR PAPERS* Contributors can send their original research papers, case studies and results of surveys on any of the sub themes mentioned above or any other theme relevant to the main theme of the Conference. *Accepted papers will be published in the Edited Book. *Registration of author is mandatory and every paper will be included after the Registration fee is paid. Papers should be sent to nccngl2018(a)gmail.com on or before *5th February **2018. * *Please find the attached file (Conference Brochure) * *For further details you may contact:* *Smt. Rajalaxmi A. Govanakoppa.* Organising Secretary, *“Librarianship in **Next Generation Libraries”* Library and Information Center, University College of Science, Tumkur University, B.H. Road, Tumkur University, Tumakuru – 572 103 Karnataka, India E-mail: nccngl2018(a)gmail.com www.tumkuruniversity.ac.in Phone: +*+91-9731434434* ---------------------------------------------------- With Regards, Rajalaxmi A. Govanakoppa Assistant Librarian University College of Science Tumkur University Tumkur- 572 103 Karnataka Email: rajalaxmi(a)tumkuruniversity.in

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GST Exemption for online educational journals/periodicals
by Deepali V 20 Jan '18

20 Jan '18

Dear All, Recommendations made on GST Rate changes on services by the 25th GST Council Meeting dated 18-January-2018 19:40 IST *27. To exempt subscription of online educational journals/periodicals by educational institutions who provide degree recognized by any law from GST.* PFA Press Relesae attached. Source : http://pib.nic.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=1517141 Gazette Notification awaited. Good day ahead. -- Thanks & Regards D V Kuberkar Head, Digital Library TATA Memorial Hospital Dr. E. Borges Marg, Parel, Mumbai - 400 012 Email ; kuberkardv(a)tmc.gov.in Tel : 91 - 22 - 24177257 Mobile : 9819687486 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Informatics Studies. Volume 5 Issue 1 (January March 2018 ) Published.
by editor＠informaticsstudies.in 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

Informatics Studies has just published its latest issue at http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics. We invite you to review the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles and items of interest. Print version of the journal can be subscribed through www.indianjournals.com Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, Editors, Informatics Studies Centre for Informatics Research and Development editor(a)informaticsstudies.in Informatics Studies. Vol 5, No 1 (2018): Informatics Studies Table of Contents http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics/issue/view/26 Tools for Measuring Impact of Research- Editor Re-emergence of CDS/ISIS and scope for cultural information systems: Unicode compliance and renewed relevance in Indian context - Hussain K Haroon. Scientometric Analysis of Global Dengue Research and Applicability of Lotka’s Law - Sadik Batcha M. DESIDOC Journal of Library and Information Technology (DJLIT): A Bibliometric Study - Sushma HR. Harnessing ICT for National Security and Sustainable Development in Nigeria – Isa Kamaluddeen El-Kalash,Samaila Baba Mohammed, Dickie Agumba Ulu. Need for an Academic Library Consortia in Nigeria - Kayode Sunday John Dada Research Archive of Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (RAIITH) - Kimidi Siva Shankar, Mallikarjuna C, Saket Asthana. Book Review: Informetrics: Assessing Reliability and Validity of Research- Divya L R Next Issue will be special Issue on Dr. S R. Ranganathan. Papers can be submitted up to 15nth March 2018. >From Volume 5 onwards complimentary copies in print will not be mailed to organizations, which were receiving that since Volume 1. Thanks for the continuing interest in our work, Editors, Informatics Studies Centre for Informatics Research and Development editor(a)informaticsstudies.in Informatics Studies http://52.205.22.215/index.php/informatics -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Junior Research Fellow:One position
by Tanmay Mondal 19 Jan '18

19 Jan '18

National Institute of Advanced Studies, a visionary initiative by J R D Tata, invites applications from eligible candidates for engagement in the post of JRF. *Qualifications & Experience Required*: Post graduation in Science / Engineering / *Library and Information science*/ Media studies/ Mass communication and a strong interest in risk analysis, science and technology policy and science communication. NET/ JEST/GATE, etc. qualified candidates are also encouraged to apply. Emoluments : As per DST rules Last Date: 30/01/2018 *For More:**http://nias.res.in/sites/default/files/2018-18January-JRF-SNSE.pdf <http://nias.res.in/sites/default/files/2018-18January-JRF-SNSE.pdf>* * WITH REGARDS* *Tanmay Mondal * *Contract Officer (Library)* *BEL, Bangalore * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for Papers
by anand bandi 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Dear Moderator,Kindly post the following on your forum for wider coverage. The Resource Centre of the National Institute of Fashion Technology (Ministry of Textiles, Government of India) Mumbai in association with Bombay Science Librarians' Association known -BOSLA is organising two days National Conference on Modern Librarianship: Opportunities and Challenges (NCML-2018) to be held during 8-9 June, 2018. The details of the conference and main and sub-themes can be accessed from the Website. https://bosla2013.wixsite.com/ncml2018 Dr.A.N.Bandi, Head, Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Ministry of Textiles, GoI, Plot No.15, Sector 4, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai - 410 210. Ph.91-22-27747080/81 Mobile :7715833561 e-mail: anb321in(a)yahoo.co.in ; dr.anbandi@gmail.comhttp://14.139.111.26/jspui/

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