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Followup Invitation to Lecture by Marshall Breeding
by Library 18 Jan '18

18 Jan '18

Dear All, This is a follow-up invitation to the Special Evening Lecture organized by Raman Research Institute and Informatics India Ltd. Speaker of the evening is Dr. Marshall Breeding and the topic is “Technology in Context: How economic and cultural realities shape the use of Technologies in Libraries. The event is on 21st January 2018 at 5 PM (High Tea starts at 4.30 PM) We have received an overwhelming response within two days of the announcement of the event. Since the event is on a Sunday , organizers have to plan the schedule. We have to furnish a tentative list of the participant to the security on duty. Depending on the number of participants, we have to book the hall. We appreciate your confirmation to Dr. B M Meera, Librarian, RRI. Send your RSVP to [ mailto:meera@rri.res.in | meera(a)rri.res.in ] . We at RRI, welcome all our professional friends to make use of this opportunity to listen to the expert in the domain “Library Technology”. Manjunath -- Dr Meera. B. M Librarian, Raman Research Institute, Sir C V Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar Post, Bangalore - 560080 Ph: [ callto:9480836045 | 9480836045 ] email: meera(a)rri.res.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Digital Science launches Dimensions
by Satish Munnolli 17 Jan '18

17 Jan '18

Dear professionals, Here is a new platform ... DIMENSIONS launched in the last week ! Dimensions is a linked research knowledge system that makes it easy to find and analyze the most relevant research information, uncover evidence of impact, reach and engagement, and gather insights to inform future research activity. Access the free platform at https://app.dimensions.ai/discover/publication Hope, you will find this interesting. Satish S. Munnolli, PhD Librarian, Scientific Officer 'F' Advanced Centre for Treatment, Research and Education in Cancer (ACTREC), Tata Memorial Centre (TMC), Sector 22, Kharghar, Navi Mumbai 410210 -----Original Message----- From: Scientometrics, Informetrics and Cybermetrics [mailto:ISSI@LISTSERV.REDIRIS.ES] On Behalf Of Stacy Konkiel Sent: Tuesday, 16 January, 2018 9:31 PM To: ISSI(a)LISTSERV.REDIRIS.ES Subject: [ISSI] Digital Science launches Dimensions - explore 128m publications, grants, patents, metrics and more **with apologies for cross-posting** Dear all, We are excited to share the news that Digital Science has this week launched Dimensions, a ground-breaking research information platform that enables users to explore over 4 billion connections between 128 million publications, grants, patents, data and metrics for the first time, with free search and citation data across 89 million articles. Developed by six Digital Science companies in collaboration with over 100 leading research organizations from around the world, Dimensions breaks down barriers to discovery and innovation by providing a better, faster way to discover, understand and analyze the global research landscape. Daniel Hook, CEO at Digital Science, said: “The Dimensions project is a response to an urgent need for a more modern and inclusive research information platform, one which truly services the needs of both researchers and research institutions. Digital Science has always placed a focus on close collaboration with the scholarly community to develop and deliver solutions that will directly benefit the future of research; in creating Dimensions, we are empowering researchers, institutions, government, funders and publishers to redefine the ways in which scholarly work is discovered and evaluated.” To learn more about Dimensions please visit https://www.dimensions.ai, access the free platform at https://app.dimensions.ai/discover/publication, or register today for one of our upcoming introductory webinars: • January 17, 5pm GMT/12 pm EST: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gwGxZv65T7mO_puJrmG5mQ • January 22, 2:30pm GMT/9:30 am EST: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_665QhJc4RMeWJoPrV7FyJA And find us on Twitter @DSDimensions! Kind regards, Cat and the Digital Science/Dimensions team ---------------------------------------------------- Archives of ISSI: http://listserv.rediris.es/archives/issi.html ------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Workshop at Your Institute / Organization
by Dp Tripathi 16 Jan '18

16 Jan '18

Dear Friends, I have received many requests for workshop but it is not possible to reach everywhere so found another solution for those friends who are really interested to learn workshop content online. On any Saturday or Sunday, I can conduct online workshop with the help of Skype. If anyone of you or institute is interested, may arrange the following to conduct the live workshop. 1. One Laptop with Internet connectivity. Ensure that Laptop has Webcam and Microphone facility. 2. One Skype Account If one can arrange this, make the participants sit in the computer lab and we can conduct the workshop online. But the number of participants should be limited not more than 15 to attend the query easily. If you have any query or question, you may drop mail at librarianguide(a)gmail.com Thanks DP Tripathi -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *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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Wed / Blog Development with Open Source CMS WordPress
by Dp Tripathi 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Dear All, Delighted to share that 7th Virtual Workshop on Web/Blog Development is scheduled to be conducted on January 28, 2018 (Sunday). The interested professionals may register their names with proper email ID and WhatsApp No. in the given google form. Make sure you are giving the correct email ID and Number to avoid any problem. REGISTER Your Name: https://goo.gl/forms/r2lreexVz3jA5aXY2 Important: 1. Make sure you have one free working computer where Windows Operating System is installed. 2. You have basic knowledge of computer operation. 3. You have good Internet Speed on Computer and on your Smartphone. For more details, you may write mail at librarianguide(a)gmail.com Thanks DP Tripathi -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *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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Junior Research Fellow vacancy at DESIDOC
by Sudhanshu Bhushan 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Junior Research Fellow vacancy at DESIDOC A "Walk-in-interview" will be held on 31st January 2018 at Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), Metcalfe House, Delhi (Near Civil Lines Metro Station) for engagement of "Junior Research Fellow". Qualification, Experience, Remuneration & Age for Interview for engagement of Junior Research Fellow is as follows:- Qualifications: Essential: MSc/MTech/BTech with qualifying NET/GATE. Desirable- Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, Data analysis, mathematical modelling, visualization, and related area. Stipend: Rs.25,000/- + HRA per month consolidated Maximum age as on the date of interview: Not exceeding 28 years More details are available at: https://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/whatsnew/desidoc-jrf-03012018.pdf -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-Resource Management: Issues and Tools
by Dp Tripathi 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Dear All, I am happy to share the videos on E-Resource Management. The list of videos covers the discussion in details about management of electronic resources and the purchase process in any academic library. The discussion continues with two videos on management of print periodicals with Koha. The list of videos are mentioned below with link of videos separately. 1. E-Resource Acquisition Management https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B83Hc7ByjiY&index=1&list=PLekqhBcsqZXJzJ37S… 2. E-Resource Access Management https://youtu.be/3mEGGhzw4Zs 3. E-Resource Administration Management https://youtu.be/Mg8vOj3EC7Q 4. E-Resource Support Management https://youtu.be/dIsJArT50eA 5. E-Resource Evaluation and Monitor Management https://youtu.be/tUYNWUohINo 6. Purchase Process of Print and Online Resources in Academic Library https://youtu.be/DwaVIfIigrg 7. Schedule Preparation in ILMS Koha https://youtu.be/I6mnSeXHb_U 8. Receiving the Print Issues in ILMS Koha https://youtu.be/E-EBc0QrHL4 If the list of journals of different products is available in excel file then the same can be converted in MARC format and can be imported in Koha ILMS. With the online public access catalog (OPAC) of Koha, the resources can be shared effectively. To convert the excel file, the following videos may be helpful. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNEoZinoUoc&list=PLekqhBcsqZXIgBN-q0JGVyvEq… ------------------------ If anyone wants to install the Koha with ISO Image, then the steps are given in the pdf file which can be viewed at www.dptripathi.in/download/installiso.pdf ------------------------ You may browse some other videos at Librarian Guide on YouTube. www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide Your suggestions and comments are most welcome. Thanks DP Tripathi -- ********************************* *Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ********************************* Assistant Librarian, Periodicals Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ********************************* *YouTube - Librarian Guide <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqq2XkD5KKp5W7VrMJOsGhw>* ********************************* *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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Fw: New Book Publication
by Dhananjay Gurav 15 Jan '18

15 Jan '18

Dear Sir, pl, post the following book publishing news on your ILOSC group. Dear All, I am glad to inform you that Dr. P. B. Bilawar, Assistant Librarian (Selection Grade), Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Library (KRC), Shivaji University, Kolhapur has published a book in Library & Information Science subject. The details of the book are as following: Title: “Essentials of Information Literacy and E-Information Literacy for Information Seekers” Published by: Ess Ess, 2018 ISBN: 978-81-934311-5-3 Authors E-mail address: pbb_lib(a)unishivaji.ac.in This book provides valuable insights on information literacy, its standards, models and tools for measuring information literacy skills and plays a role of encouraging the learners about the e-information literacy. From - Shri. D.S. Gurav,Senior Library Assistant,Barr. Balasaheb Khardekar Library (KRC),Shivaji University, Kolhapur

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Fwd: Announcement of NCML-2018 and call for papers
by Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi 14 Jan '18

14 Jan '18

Dear Professional Friends, I am happy to make an announcement of NCML-2018 and for more details see the following: *National Conference** on* *MODERN LIBRARIANSHIP:** Opportunities and Challenges* *8-9 June, 2018* *Organised by* *The Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, MumbaiandBombay Science Librarians' Association, Mumbai* We are pleased to announce the *National Conference on Modern Librarianship: Opportunities and Challenges*, jointly organised by the Resource Centre, National Institute of Fashion Technology, Mumbai and Bombay Science Librarians’ Association, Mumbai during *June 8-9, 2018*. The conference would definitely help libraries to stay in tune with rapid changes occurring due to the introduction of emerging innovations, trends and technologies and prepare themselves for excellence to serve the users. *CALL FOR PAPERS:* Papers on the theme and sub themes may be submitted for presentation at the conference. The contributors can include any other topic falling under the broad gamut of the main theme of conference. Case studies will also be accepted. *Paper Submission:* Only the accepted papers from authors who register for this conference will be included in the Conference Proceedings. ● Authors can submit their full papers through an e-mail attachment to *headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in <headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in>* ● The paper should not exceed 3000 words and it should contain an abstract of 100-200 words. ● The main title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s) with e-mail and contact nos. ● The paper should be in MS-word format, font: Times New Roman, size: 12, space 1.5 lines, paper size: A4, keyword: 2-5 words, paper length: 3-8 pages. ● All references should be presented according to the *Chicago Manual Style* The format and the references of the paper should be as per the *NCML-2018 Paper Template* available on the following conference website *.* *IMPORTANT DATES:* ● Last date for submission of full papers: *31.03.2018* ● Acceptance of full paper for presentation: *30.04.2018* ● Last date for Registration: *31.05.2018* PLEASE VISIT THE CONFERENCE WEBSITE AT *https://bosla2013.wixsite.com/ncml2018 <https://bosla2013.wixsite.com/ncml2018>* FOR MORE DETAILS. *REGISTER ONLINE AT* https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeSF3GfC9x2BiwxCWTcsa_gaygBbIAC2SZ… *Dr. A. N. BandiOrganizing Secretary, NCML-2018* Head, Resource Centre National Institute of Fashion Technology NIFT Campus, Plot No.15, Sector-4 Kharghar, NAVI MUMBAI – 410210 Phone : 022-27747285 Mobile: 77158 33561 E-Mail : headresourcecentre.mumbai(a)nift.ac.in

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Re: [LIS-Forum] [Lis-Forum] Odisha SSC Recruitment- What wrong with our LIS
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: Re: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 178, Issue 14 From: mouni(a)nitt.edu Date: Fri, January 12, 2018 9:43 am To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear all, It is the injustice to the LIS. The association can approach the court of Law and stay it immediately. This may be brought to national associations for taking this matter to apex bodies. With regards, P. Mounissamy > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Post of Library Assistant@RVCE, Bengaluru. (Satish S) > 2. Fwd: Re: Fwd: Odisha SSC Recruitment- What wrong with our LIS > Professionals? (Kshirod) > Message: 2 > Date: Wed, 10 Jan 2018 20:03:59 +0530 > From: Kshirod <daskshirod(a)gmail.com> > To: lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Fwd: Re: Fwd: Odisha SSC Recruitment- What wrong > with our LIS Professionals? > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: daskshirod(a)gmail.com > Date: 10-Jan-2018 7:59 PM . > > On 08-Jan-2018 16:58, "Niranjan Mahapatra" <bulu1207(a)gmail.com> wrote: > >> Dear LIS Professionals, >> Here is a few things that has been wrong with our LIS Professionals. Please >> spend a few minutes from your valuable time for this Post >> >> Recently the Odisha Staff Selection Commision >> <https://www.facebook.com/kishor.chhatar.18?fref=mentions> have published >> an recruitment advertisement >> <http://www.ossc.gov.in/pdf/INDICATIVE%20ADVERTISEMENT%20FOR >> %20THE%20POST%20OF%20ASSISTANT%20LIBRARIAN%20&%20JUNIOR%20LIBRARIAN.pdf> >> for the posts of Assistant Librarian- 02 and Junior Librarian-08 against >> the vacancies in different department of GOVT of Odisha. >> <https://www.facebook.com/GOVT-of-Odisha-572356936143888/?fref=mentions> >> >> Visit- >> http://www.ossc.gov.in/pdf/INDICATIVE%20ADVERTISEMENT%20FOR% >> 20THE%20POST%20OF%20ASSISTANT%20LIBRARIAN%20&%20JUNIOR%20LIBRARIAN.pdf) >> >> Please note that the eligible criteria for the above post is B.Lib Sc with >> Computer Science. MLIS can apply. priority goes to the computer science >> professionals then where the LIS professionals will be recruited. >> >> You may evaluate the qualifications & pay scale.. >> >> <http://www.ossc.gov.in/pdf/INDICATIVE%20ADVERTISEMENT%20FOR >> %20THE%20POST%20OF%20ASSISTANT%20LIBRARIAN%20&%20JUNIOR%20LIBRARIAN.pdf)> >> >> Qualification for Assistant Librarian is 50% in BlibSc and For Junior >> Librarian is 1st division in BLibSc. But Pay Scale of Asst. Librarian is >> higher than the Jr. Librarian. Pay scale for Asst. Librarian is Rs. 9300+ >> GP 4200 and For Jr. Librarian is Rs. 5200+ GP 2000. Is it Justified ? >> >> For your information, The previous two recruitment (OSSC recruitment 2015 >> for the post of library assistant and the OSSC recruitment 2016 for the >> post of Librarian and Assistant Librarian.) of OSSC for different library >> vacancies have not been conducted their examinations and are till pending. >> >> Waiting your valuable comments on this. >> -- >> Thanking you,

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Information Studies Journal
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 13 Jan '18

13 Jan '18

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- From: "K.S. Raghavan" <ksragav(a)hotmail.com> Date: Sat, January 13, 2018 9:58 pm -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Information Studies (Journal of the Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies) As you are aware the journal, Information Studies is being published by the Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies (RCIS) since 1993. Owing to some administrative problems the issues of the journal for 2017 could not be published. RCIS is pleased to inform information professionals that the journal Information Studies has been revived and will continue to be published from this year. The PES University, Bengaluru has joined hands with RCIS to jointly publish the journal with the following enhanced scope. The scope of the Journal will include the following areas: * Information Organization * Access to Information * Information Policy * Tools and Technologies for Information Handling * Information Profession Dr. Kavi Mahesh, Director, Indian Institute of Information Technology, Dharwad will be the chief editor of the journal and the editorial board includes such eminent persons as Prof. M. Anandakrishnan (Former Chairman, Board of Governors, IIT Kanpur), Prof. K. Balasubramanya Murthy, Vice Chancellor, PES University, Prof. S. Parthasarathy (Former Head, INSDOC), Mr. N. V. Sathyanarayana, Chiarman and MD, Informatics (India) and others. The editorial board and publishers have pleasure in inviting manuscripts for publication in the journal, which will continue as a peer-reviewed quarterly publication. Manuscripts should be sent to jls(a)pes.edu<mailto:jls@pes.edu> All submissions will be peer reviewed and only accepted papers will be published in the journal. Regards Sincerely K. S. Raghavan Secretary, Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies K. S. Raghavan Dean (Academic) (Retd.) University of Madras) Professor (Retd.) DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Visiting Scientist (Retd.), Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering, PES University, Bangalore Member-Secretary, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Secretary, Ranganathan Centre for Information Studies Editor, SRELS Journal of Information Management

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