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GST for online journals
by Smita Chandra 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Dear Colleagues, While we know that GST is levied on all online publications via agents, I am still not clear if : 1. There is any GST if we purchase online journals/databases from Publishers who do not have offices in India ? Is there any clear directive from the government clarifying this ? 2. For hard copy publications from Indian scientific societies, is a GSTIN required from the society/academy ? Any clarification further or any help will be highly appreciated. Thanking you and with kind regards, Dr.Smita ChandraLibrarianIndian Institute of GeomagnetismNew Panvel, Navi Mumbai 410218.

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Meet and listen to SRR’s grand children Ranga Yogeshwar and Tau Jeanne Thoss-Yogeshwar at “Revisiting Ranganathan” the 125h Birth Anniversary Conference in IIT, Chennai (23-25 Oct, 2017)
by Sathyanarayana NV 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Dear LIS Professionals Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS), an Endowment promoted by SRR during his life time, is celebrating his 125th Birthday in a befitting manner by organizing a three day international conference - ( www.srr125.org) We are excited to welcome the second-generation members of SRR family, who live in Germany and are specially visiting India to attend the conference. Ranga Yogeshwar ( www.discovergermany.com/?features=ranga-yogeshwar-germanys-most-inquisitive) the grandson of SRR, a leading science journalist in German TV media and inspiring speaker, will be speaking at the conference. There is lot more for you as take-aways from this 3-day event. 1. The pre-conference program on Knowledge Organization by the International Society for Knowledge Organisation (ISKO), Singapore offers many case studies on knowledge Organisation in practice by eminent practitioners. 2. Three technical sessions present insightful talks from global and local experts, on new developments in areas of SRR’s seminal contributions. 3. Two panel sessions debating on a five-year vision for: (1) Academic & Research Libraries; (2) Public Libraries. 4. An interactive session with the close associates of SRR. Please visit the site www.srr125.org to register. Also, tell your professional colleagues in your e-mail and Whatsapp group to join you for this celebrating event of the year. *N. V. Sathyanarayana**|* *|*Chairman & Managing Director*|*Informatics India Ltd.*|*Bangalore 560004 *|*INDIA*|* *|**www.informaticsglobal.com <http://www.informaticsglobal.com>**|* +91-80-40387777*|* -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Ph.D.Questionnaire
by LATA SURESH 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Dear All, Wishing you a Festive Greetings! I am Geeta Girish Gadhavi, Associate Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. I am pursuing PhD in Library and Information Science; on *“Revamping of LIS Education in India” *from Banasthali Vidyapith (a 135 years old University of Rajasthan) under the guidance of Dr R. K. Chadha. I have prepared three questionnaires for different respondent groups by using Survey Monkey Questionnaire Tool. Below are the links for my questionnaire. *The questionnaire is LIVE, and it takes little more time to open compared to other links. Kindly have the patience for the delayed opening of the questionnaire.* Please select your group and start responding by clicking the corresponding link. *1*. For LIS Faculty members - *https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZVXZT3* <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZVXZT3> *2. *For LIS Expert who is selecting professionals for various categories/posts - *https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XL5QRXN* <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XL5QRXN> *3. *LIS Professionals having less than Ten Years of working experience - *https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X9C8FSV* <https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X9C8FSV> *Waiting for your swift responses in revamping LIS education. * *May I request you to share this email with your friends, colleagues, students and Alumni so that I can get more and more inputs to revamp our education?* with warm regards Geeta Gadhavi Smt. Geeta Girish Gadhavi Asso. Professor Dept. of Library & Information Science, Gujarat University, Navrangpura Ahmedabad - 380 009 Contact: (079) 2630 1363 98257 85008

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PLEASE Vote for IFLA Global Vision NOW
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Dear LIS Friends, In these days, the very existence of libraries are coming under threats of extinction. To stay relevant, connected and committed to the cause of the user community; IFLA has formulated a GLOBAL Vision. Please strengthen it by your support. Vote for it today. This is a gentle reminder that if you have not yet voted for *IFLA Global Vision*, please *vote now* since only a few days are left to have your say and Supporting documents: "Watch this video: https://vimeo.com/233481804 and see how easy it is to take part! Step 1: Go to: https://globalvision.ifla.org/vote Step 2: Select your preferred language Step 3:* Vote!* You’ve got *only 6 questions* to answer. It will take just *5 minutes* and then your voice will be heard! Get on board! This is our unique chance to contribute and influence the future of the library field.” Please circulate this TODAY with all your professional friends and LIS mailing lists. With Regards, *Susmita* ------------------------------------------------ *Susmita Chakraborty, PhD* *Secretary: Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * Associate Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India Visiting Academic (2015), University College London (Commonwealth Fellow) *Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin; *Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India>* Skype: *Susmita.In; **Twitter: Susmita_Kolkata; Delicious Id:@susmitaindia, * *Publications: **http://caluniv.academia.edu/SusmitaChakraborty <http://caluniv.academia.edu/SusmitaChakraborty>* *Recent Book: *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship, IGI-Global, USA, 2014 at *http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-librarianship/75483 <http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-libr…>* *PhD, MA (English, Calcutta University), MLibSc (Gold Medalist, Cal. Univ.), Masters in Digital Library Mgmt, Associate in Inf. Sc. (INSDOC, CSIR, Govt of India), * *Certificate in Italian and Computer Science, Certificate in Online Education Policies (ADBI, Tokyo) * -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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J-Gate@eShodhSindhu Forum and INFLIBNET ILL Centers Meet Held on August 30, 2017 at INFLIBNET.
by Vivek Ghosh 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Hello All, Greetings from Informatics! We are pleased to announce the first J-Gate@eShodhSindhu Forum and ILLL Centers meet was jointly organized by INFLIBNET & Informatics Publishing Limited, on August 30, 2017 at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar Gujarat, India. Informatics constituted 4 categories of awards to be distributed during this Forum and ILL meet. These awards recognized the contribution of the institution/libraries towards Best Usage of the Platform, Highest User Profile Registrations on the platform, Best Resource Sharing and 100% Document Delivery Fulfillment. Each category had a Winner and a runners up. We are pleased to announce the name of the institution/library who have been honored with this award. Category: Best Usage Award Winner: Indian Institute of Management, Tiruchirappalli. Runner Up: Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai. Category: Highest User Profile Registration Award Winner: Pondicherry University. Runner Up: University of Calicut. Category: Best Resource Sharing Award Winner: INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar. Runner Up: Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad. Category: 100% DDR Fulfillment Award Winner: University Library, Cochin University of Science and Technology. We congratulate the winners and appreciate the efforts of the member libraries in effective usage of the J-Gate@eShodhSindhu platform and creating awareness among students and faculties. Thanking You, Regards, J-Gate Discovery Platform Informatics Publishing Limited. Mobile: +91 9972017067 Email: jcoordinator(a)informaticsglobal.com -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancies for Library Professionals & Support Staff
by Ramakrishna Reddy 25 Sep '17

25 Sep '17

Dear Modulator, There are some vacancies for both Library Professionals and support staff at both the *Central Library* and other Libraries of* Acharya Institutes*, Bengaluru. Hence, you are requested to publish the details on the vacancies (as mentioned below) in LIS-FORUM for the benefit of Library professionals. *DETAILS ON THE VACANCIES* *(1) POSITION**: LIBRARIAN* *Qualification*: *MLIS (Full-Time with First Class)* *Experience*:* 3 to 5 years experience on – Managing a Library independently, Procurement procedures, Technical processing, Handling E-resources such as E-Books and E-Journals, etc. * *Skills** : ICT and Communication skills* *Desirable**: Working knowledge with any of Library application software and digital software in a reputed Library* * No of Positions**: 2* *(2) POSITION**: ASSISTANT** LIBRARIAN* *Qualification*: *MLIS (Full-Time with First or Second Class)* *Experience*:* 1 to 2 years. Freshers will also be considered* *Skills**: ICT and Communication skills* *Desirable**: Working knowledge with any of Library application software and digital software in a reputed Library* *No of Positions**: 5* *(3) POSITION: LIBRARY ASSISTANT* *Qualification*: *BLIS / DLIS / Certificate / JOC course* *Skills**: Good communication skills* *No of Positions**: 5* *(4) POSITION: TECHNICAL ASSISTANT (REPROGRAPHY)* *Qualification*: *Diploma / Certificate course on Printing Technology* *Skills**: Use of Desktop publishing softwares like Microsoft office tools; Preparing designs and layouts for print runs; Online printing techniques; Knowledge on photocopiers and printers* *No of Positions**: 1* *(5) POSITION: DATA ENTRY OPERATOR* *Qualification*: *Diploma in Commercial Practice* *Skills**: Both verbal & written communication in English; Basic knowledge of Microsoft office tools; Knowledge of using computer with fast and accurate typing; Spelling, punctuation and grammar skills; Previous experience in the relevant field* *No of Positions**: 1* *(6) POSITION: PA TO CHIEF LIBRARIAN* *Qualification*: *Diploma in Commercial Practice* *Skills**: Both verbal & written communication in English; Basic knowledge of Microsoft office tools; Knowledge of using computer with fast and accurate typing; Spelling, punctuation and grammar skills; Previous experience in the relevant field* * No of Positions: 1* *(7) POSITION: BOOK BINDER* *Qualification*: *Diploma / Certificate course on printing / bindery* *Skills**: Knowledge on various techniques & processes used in binding work; Knowledge on printing, sewing, stapling, gluing, punching, guilding; Knowledge on binding materials and types of binding* *No of Positions: 1* *(8) POSITION: ASSISTANT BOOK BINDER* *Qualification*: *Diploma / Certificate course on printing / bindery* *Skills**: Knowledge on various techniques & processes used in binding work; Knowledge on printing, sewing, stapling, gluing, punching, guilding; Knowledge on binding materials and types of binding* *No of Positions**: 1* *(9) POSITION: SYSTEMS ENGINEER CUM PROGRAMMER* *Qualification*: *BE / Diploma in Computer Science / Technology* *Experience**: 1 – 2 years of relevant experience* *Skills**: Knowledge of programming using Pearl, ASP, etc.; Maintenance of computers, printers, Library softwares – KOHA, dSpace, EzProxy, etc.* *Desirable**: 1 – 2 years of relevant experience* *No of Positions**: 2* *(10) POSITION: ELECTRICIAN CUM GENERATOR OPERATOR* *Qualification*: *Diploma in EEE* *Experience**: 1 – 2 years of relevant experience* *Skills**: Maintenance of all types of electrical items and computer networks; Operation of Generator and Dumb weightier etc.* *Desirable**: 1 – 2 years of relevant experience**No of Positions**: 2* *Salary*: No bar. Will compensate with qualifications, subject knowledge and experience. *Submission of applications:** Interested candidates shall send CV along with copy of all certificates both by post and E-Mail to the below mentioned address.* *Last date for receipt of applications**: 7th October 2017* With Regards, *Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy* *Chief LibrarianAcharya Institute of TechnologyAcharya InstitutesHesaraghatta Main RoadAcharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan RoadSoldevanahalli, Achitnagar (Post) Bangalore - 560 107Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431Mobile: 9739038652Residence: 080-23461829E-Mail: ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in <ramakrishnareddy(a)acharya.ac.in> krred(a)yahoo.com <krred(a)yahoo.com> drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com <drkrreddy1655(a)gmail.com>http://www.acharya.ac.in <http://www.acharya.ac.in>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Change of IoS Conference Dates to 21-23 December 2017
by Pandurang Konnur 24 Sep '17

24 Sep '17

Dear Members Due to unavoidable circumstances IOS conference on Information for All stands postponed to 21-23 December 2017. Accordingly, revised announcements are as follows: Important Dates: Submission of Full Length Paper: 1st November 2017 Acceptance Communication: 10th November 2017 Early bird Registration: 15th November 2017 Date of Preconference Tutorial 21st December 2017 Date of Conference: 21 – 23 December 2017 Note: Registration is compulsory for all the accepted papers to publish in the conference proceedings with ISBN. Selected papers will be published in the form of edited book with ISBN. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The conference creates an opportunity to discuss, deliberate and interact about various areas to promote the Information usage by public libraries and metrics, technologies, data visualization tools etc., which facilitate the promotion of Information usage. Papers are invited on following Themes and Sub-themes INFORMATION FOR ALL: Scientometrics, Infographics & Public Libraries SUB THEMES: Librametrics, Bibliometrics, Informetrics, Scientometrics, Webometrics, Cybermetrics, Altmetrics • Bibliometric Laws, restatements and applications • Scientific Productivity and H-Index • Ranking of Universities and Institutions • Collaboration trends • Journal Impact Factor,CiteScore • Data Citation, Citation Analysis • Application of Altmetrics in assessing scientific productivity Infographics • Design, tools, techniques • Creating and sharing content • Data Visualization • Case studies of library infographics Social Networks/ Social Media • Challenges and opportunities • Use of social networking tools for libraries • Case studies of social networking applications Public libraries • Public relations in public libraries • Extension activities • Best practices • Innovative services for millennial • Role in online learning Pre-conference tutorial theme: Infographics for powerful visualization of data Registration: Early Bird Registrations (15th November 2017): Rs. 2000 Students MLISC, DRTC with certification from the Department Rs. 1500 Regular Registration and spot registration Rs.2500 Payment Details: Demand Drafts / Transfers in favour of: “LIS Academy, Bangalore” Wire Transfer: State Bank of India, Gokul Branch, IFSC Code: SBIN0060338 Current Account Number: 36300285603 CONFERENCE SECRETARIAT / CONTACT DETAILS Dr.Satish Kumar Hosamani Organising Chair Director Department of Public Libraries, 4th Floor, Visvesvaraya Main Tower, Dr.B.R.Ambedkar Road, Bangalore – 560001 Mobile: 9448595196 Email: sip.lisacademy(a)gmail.com Dr. P. V. Konnur Organising Secretary & President LIS Academy, Bangalore Formerly Director Prasaranga, Adviser, VTU Consortium, Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi - 590 018 Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for full text article
by Pritam Kumar Paul 23 Sep '17

23 Sep '17

Dear Sir/Madam, One of our faculty needs following article. If your library has access to it, please send it. http://www.worldscientific.com/doi/pdf/10.1142/S021759081450009X Regards, -- *Pritam Kumar Paul* *Librarian* *K K Das College, Garia* *Kolkata-700084* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Don't Use open source software ?
by vinod mishra 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

Dear All After working on open source software since 5/6 year and implementation of the same at NIT Rourkela and various library, i would like to suggest use open source solution with in-house staff only if? 1. If you have dedicated library professional who are willing to give their personal time to library after office hour i.e. who works for library at home too. 2. If Library managers personally willing to give time to library and company to team at-least. 3. If staff are active member/always following open source email groups/social site groups and various discussion forums. 4. If you bother about value of money/public money. 5. If you have capability to take risk/challenge as good administrator. 6. If you have passion to do something new and extra ordinary. 7. If you are ready to spent many sleepless nights during implementation. 8. If your main technical person have primary objective to give priority to project rather than their own priority so he/she can't left project in middle. 9. If you are willing to work as per international standards. 10. If you want to get better recognition among subject fraternity and may be many IF? Hence, you may check above before taking decision else lot of commercial vendors are available to make you fool ? With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 Website: http://mishravk.com/ 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* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Growth of research journals in India during last decade (2005-2014): an overview
by Shivendra 22 Sep '17

22 Sep '17

Dear Friends, I am pleased to inform you that one more our co-authors Emerald publication "Growth of research journals in India during last decade (2005-2014): an overview" ( http://www.emeraldinsight.com/doi/full/10.1108/CB-02-2017-0006 ) in the journal "Collection Building / Emerald Publication", indexed in SCOPUS, Web of Sciences and listed in UGC too. I am sharing free online access to my this publication with up to 50 colleagues by forwarding this eprint link ( http://www.emeraldinsight.com/eprint/CA9I4I2SMV2RBMQZRMJQ/full ) . Regards, Dr. Shivendra Singh Assistant Librarian Guru Gobind Singh Medical College, BFUHS, Faridkot, Punjab, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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