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Student Seminar-1: SOFT COMPUTING: Emerging Trend in Information Technology
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research and Training Centre 8th mile, Mysore Road, RVCE post Bangalore 560059 SEMINAR-1 SOFT COMPUTING: Emerging Trend in Information Technology Abstract Soft Computing became a formal Computer Science area of study in the early 1990's. Earlier computational approaches could model and precisely analyze only relatively simple systems. These technologies are termed as hard computing. But in real world, queries cannot be answered in a straight-forward yes or no. So machines should be tolerant of imprecision, uncertainty, partial truth and approximation. To deal with such problems, soft computing came in picture. The methodology to create soft computing is nature inspired and its role model is human brain. As the core elements of soft computing fuzzy logic, neural networks, genetic algorithms, machine learning and probabilistic reasoning are simulate to human brain. Therefore, unlike hard computing, soft computing provides intelligence to machines to respond in varying degrees of truth. This seminar is an effort to discuss evolution of soft computing, its goals, core elements and its application in various fields. Speaker: Amrish Dubey Date: 24-08-2017 Time: 2 p.m Venue: DRTC class room(G-21)ISI Bangalore All are cordially invited. Coordinator Dr. Biswanath Dutta -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Online Survey on “Professionals attitude towards participation in LIS professional events”
by Suresh Gp 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

*Please give your **valuable 4 to 5 minutes time for us please........* *Questionnaire for the LIS Professionals* *Dear Sir/Madam & Friends,* Greetings from *Suresha G. P* & *Kirana Kumar D,* Assistant Librarians, Central Library, Bangalore University, Bangalore. We are writing this to invite you to participate our Online Survey which is the data collection part of our research paper entitled “*A study on Professionals attitude towards participation in LIS professional events*”. It would be appreciated if you would spare some time to provide us the information on the followings questions. The information provided will be used for academic and/or research purposes only and the respondent's identity will be kept confidential. *Online Questionnaire Link: *https://docs.google.com/ forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfVZ2akbBrf5ljFJQO230RGyS_Z2WvQ0Jjw2P_t9O_aJu-6rw/viewform *Thanks with Regards* @ *Suresha, GP:* Assistant Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Bangalore - 560056. www.infosuresh.weebly.com @ *Kiran Kumar, D: *Assistant Librarian, Bangalore University Library, Bangalore - 560056. kannada.3044(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Trainee Recruitment at ISI Kolkata
by gnibedita 22 Aug '17

22 Aug '17

Kindly circulate this in LIS-Forum. An Walk-in-interview for recruitment of one Trainee on purely temporary basis to work in the Library will be conducted on 29 August 2017 at 11-30 am. in the Conference Room of the Library (1st floor) of Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata. Qualification 1st Class Master Degree in Library and Information Science with Bachelor Degree (under 10+2+3 system). Candidate with knowledge of MARC21, DSpace and Koha will be given preference. Scope Training will be provided in practical library and information works with emphasis on Koha, DSpace & LINUX. The selected candidate will also get the opportunities to work in different sections of the Library. Tenure of appointment The tenure of appointment initially will be up to 31 March 2018 which may be extended / terminated subject to availability of fund and depending on the performance of the candidate. Pay Rs. 12000/- per month (consolidated) Age Should not exceed 30 years as on 1 August 2017 with usual relaxation for SC/ST/OBC/Women and differently disabled candidates Number of vacancy One (1) Candidates appearing for the interview are required to bring with them the application addressed to the Director, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata along with bio-data stating (1) Name, (2) Father’s/Husband’s Name, (3) Date of Birth, (4) Address, (5) Mobile (essential), (6) Email, (7) Educational qualifications (with percentage of marks obtained in each examination), (8) SC/ST/OBC/Women status along with attested copies of all certificates. They should also bring the original copies of all certificates for verification. Candidates will have to report at the Office of the Library of Indian Statistical Institute, 203 B.T. Road, Kolkata 700108, on the day of the Interview one hour before the time. This advertisement is also available on the website http://www.isical.ac.in/jobs.php ................................... Dr. Nibedita Ganguly In-Charge, Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, Indian Statistical Institute, 203, B T Road, Kolkata- 700 108 ....................................... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cataloguing: AACR-2 & MARC-21
by Dp Tripathi 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear Friends, I am very happy to share the videos on Cataloguing – AACR-2 & MARC-21 which I have prepared based on my own experiences and study materials. The videos can be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLekqhBcsqZXI0bTTFYY9Zssx9qRhm99B6 These videos include: 1. What is Cataloguing? 2. AACR-2 Rules 3. MARC-21 Basic 4. Data Entry – Different Author’s Case 5. Data Entry – Editor’s Case 6. Data Entry – Multi Volume Case 7. Data Entry – Collection with and without Collection Case 8. Data Entry – Corporate Authorship (Conference, Meeting, Govt. Body etc.) Trust, these videos will help to understand how to enter records in MARC format and also how to prepare the card catalog. Feel free to leave your comments and suggestions. With regards, 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> * ********************************* <https://mailtrack.io/> Sent with Mailtrack <https://mailtrack.io/install?source=signature&lang=en&referral=dptnitrkl@gm…> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on Innovative and Best Practices in Academic Library in Digital Era
by AutoLib Software Systems 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

National Seminar on Innovative and Best Practices in Academic Library in Digital Era Organized by SALIS Chennai Chapterand J.B.A.S College for Women (formerly SIET College) Venu: J.B.A.S College for Women, Chennai Date: 26th August 2017 (Saturday) Time: 9.30 AM to 5 PM.J.B.A.S. College for Women About the Seminar The 21st Century has witnessed exponential growth of educational institutions in India. To maintain the quality of these institutions is a big challenge to the government and non-government agencies. These agencies introduced stringent assessment process as minimum requirements for infrastructure facility to maintain the quality and standards of the institutions, more specifically the libraries, as libraries play a vital role in providing information and knowledge support to the students and teachers for learning, teaching and research activities. The various functions of the libraries have changed dramatically since the global change in ICT from storing books to learning and dissemination of knowledge. This change gets absorbed in to the system by adopting the best practices. The best practices are identified by examining empirical evidence of success and therefore libraries have to adopt best practices drawn from established standards. The reason for adopting these, is to provide quality service to the users satisfaction and also discharge the library functions effectively and efficiently. Library functions and services need to be frequently evaluated and updated to the changing needs of the user in the digital environment. Objectives of the Seminar To understand the best and innovative practices stated in the TQM, ISO and other Management principles and techniques. To discuss the parameters, assessment and accreditation criteria in academic libraries in the digital era. To share the best practices adopted by various institutions. To formulate strategies to adopt the best and innovative practices to make the libraries as a dynamic, user-centric and user participative institution . To enrich the existing practices in the library to suit the changing needs of the users in the digital era.Topics to be Covered Innovative and best practices for organization and management of libraries. Innovative and best practices for Library and Information Services including technology implementation. Promotion/Marketing of library services and extension activities. Parameters for Library Assessment. Target Audience This Seminar aims at a broader section of Library Professionals, Faculty from Arts, Science, Commerce and Engineering streams, research scholars and students in LIS schools. Registration Fee: For Professionals Rs.300 ; For Students Rs.200 Fee includes workshop kit, working lunch and refreshments. All registration forms shall be accompanied by the registration fee. Please send the Demand Draft in favour of “JUSTICE BASHEER AHMED SAYEED COLLEGE FOR WOMEN” payable at “CHENNAI” . Last date for registration: 23rd August, 2017. For further details please contact: Mrs. Thahira Naseeruddin Organizing Secretary and Librarian J.B.A.S. College for Women (Autonomous) No. 56 K.B. Dasan Road, Teynampet, Chennai - 600 018. Tamilnadu ( India). Tel: Library: 044-42110745 Cell:9789075707 Cell: +91-9840596275 Fax No. 044 - 2436 4533 E-mail: jbaslibrary(a)gmail.comwww.salis.in

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OA Week
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: OA Week From: "Subbiah Arunachalam" <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Date: Sun, August 20, 2017 10:24 am -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Friends: The Open Access Week is only a few weeks away. IISc Students are planning to celebrate the Week with many impactful activities. I am sure there are other institutions with similar plans. One simple goal that we can achieve easily is to create awareness about the tremendous advantages of adopting open access. IISc students might wish to get in touch with the students councils of other institutions in the country and start talking about national level plans for celebrating the OA Week. The next step is to persuade all faculty and all students to place their postprints in an institutional or central repository such as arXiv, bioRxiv, and chemRxiv. Each group of students can come up with their own plans. It would be good if we keep sharing what each one of us is doing. Another important issue the students could discuss is the need for universal adoption of ORCID iD (the unique name identifier for all researchers). I want to share something I read recently. One is about a study carried out by a group led by Mr Arul George Scaria of the National Law University, Delhi, and the other a news report in the *Hindu*. http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2017/08/16/survey-findings-su… http://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2017/01/24/embedding-open-sci… Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email&utm_source=link&utm_campai…> <#DAB4FAD8-2DD7-40BB-A1B8-4E2AA1F9FDF2>

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Fwd: Applications now being accepted for 2018 IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program for librarians from developing countries
by Shamprasad Pujar 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear All, It may be of interest to younger professionals. Please see trailing email for further details. best wishes, S.M. Pujar Deputy Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ================================= ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Webmaster <webmaster(a)ifla.org> Date: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 4:03 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] Applications now being accepted for 2018 IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program for librarians from developing countries To: "ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr" <ifla-l(a)infoserv.inist.fr> Fellows to be announced in January; Program to run from 17 March to 13 April 2018 DUBLIN, Ohio, 21 August 2017—OCLC and the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA) are now accepting applications for library professionals to participate in the 2018 Jay Jordan IFLA/OCLC Early Career Development Fellowship Program (http://www.oclc.org/en/about/awards.html) The Fellowship Program, sponsored by IFLA and OCLC, is a four-week program based at OCLC headquarters in Dublin, Ohio, USA, that provides education and professional development opportunities for early career librarians from countries with developing economies. The 2018 program will run from 17 March to 13 April 2018. A description of the program, along with dates for applications, selection and participation were announced today during the World Library and Information Congress: 83rd IFLA General Conference and Assembly in Wrocław, Poland. Details about the program, guidelines and applications are now available on the website. Deadline for applications is 6 October 2017. The IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program offers advanced continuing education and exposure to a broad range of issues in information technologies, library operations and global cooperative librarianship. The program has welcomed 85 librarians and information science professionals from 38 countries since its first class arrived in Dublin in 2001. “The IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program has had a tremendous impact on the professional lives of the individuals who have participated over the years,” said Skip Prichard, OCLC President and CEO. “The program is also impacting the profession around the world as these librarians are becoming leaders in their home countries, helping to shape the future of librarianship. We are proud to host these exceptional librarians as they begin their careers. They are inspired by the cooperative efforts and best practices demonstrated by libraries and librarians in the United States. We are just as inspired by the tremendous work they are doing in their home countries.” The Fellows gain professional knowledge, visit leading institutions as models of librarianship and make contacts in the international library community that will help them progress for many years to come. Fellows also have opportunities to share their home customs and cultures with other Fellows, with colleagues they meet during the program, and with their hosts. “I now see things from a different point of view,” said Rhea Jade Nabuson, 2016 Fellow from Philippines. “I am a better librarian, ready to overcome challenges faced by Philippine libraries.” “The program has equipped me to further my career,” said Patience Ngizi-Hara, 2017 Fellow from Zambia. “It has been life-changing.” Watch a brief video interview with Rashidah Bolhassan, from Malaysia, who was part of the very first IFLA/OCLC Fellows class. She is now the CEO of the Sarawak State Library in Malaysia. Read more about the IFLA/OCLC Fellowship Program on the OCLC Next blog. Source: https://www.ifla.org/node/11655 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Applications are invited for the post of 'Library Assistant' (Oncontract), IGIDR, Mumbai
by G.K.MANJUNATH 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear All, Applications are Invited for the temporary post of 'Library Assistant' Number of posts: 2 (Two only ) Nature of Job : On contract for one year only Inst: Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, (IGIDR), Mumbai. Salary: Rs.18000/- (Rs.Eighteen Thousand only) Per month, plus Rs.60000/- (Rs.Sixty Thousand) as performance allowance at the end of the contract, on completion of one year. Accommodation: Not available. Candidates have to make their own arrangement for their stay in Mumbai. Last date to submit the application: Sept 08, 2017. Interested candidates may go through the detailed advt and apply for the above mentioned post on the prescribed application form downloadable from our official web site. More details at : http://www.igidr.ac.in/careers/ Thanks, G.K.Manjunath, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC- 2017
by Aditya Tripathi 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

IASLIC- 2017 31ST ALL INDIA CONFERENCE on Public Libraries in India in 21st Century 7th – 9th November, 2017 Special Interest Group Discussion SIG01 : Social Science Information - Information Literacy Competency Development SIG02 : Computer Application in LIS – Digital India Initiatives & Libraries Jointly organized by : Sayaji Rao Gaekwad Central Library Indian Institute of Technology (BHU) Library Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi About Conference We Indians can boast to have one of the earliest civilization. No civilization could survive without passing the inherent knowledge to the upcoming generations, orally recorded as Sruti or documented as manuscripts. The enriched libraries of Taxila and Nalanda illuminated the patron and neighbor kingdoms with the collection of invaluable literature. They served the interests of academics, royalties as well as the citizens of the kingdoms. With increased awareness towards freedom and public welfare, the 20th century witnessed a revolutionary public library movement in India. The public libraries are considered as an essential agent towards fostering peace and welfare to the people. A structured public library system strengthens education, public awareness, culture and heritage preservation and nurtures democratic values among the citizens. Now it is more than a century to the library movement in India but a uniform integration of public library system is yet to be achieved. The advent of ICT with improved infrastructure has enabled Indian library community to come out with innovative propositions towards creating awareness on social issues. The public library system is being infused with high-tech communication tools with the existing traditional collections and practices. The smart products, green tools and ecofriendly practices are to be developed beforehand so that it gives immediate support to the common man in anticipation and when desired. The phenomenal changes in the environment have brought opportunities to public libraries to look forward for new social responsibilities towards bridging the national digital divide through social inclusion. It is a pleasure to announce that in tune with completion of the 100 years of academic existence of Banaras Hindu University, the Department of Library and Information Science in collaboration with Central Library, BHU and Indian Institute of Technology Library, BHU is organizing the IASLIC 31st All India Conference 2017 during 7th – 9th November 2017 at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi. Banaras Hindu University The Banaras Hindu University (BHU), founded by Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya in 1916, is one of the most prestigious Central University in the country. The Banaras Hindu University is the largest residential university in Asia served by visionaries- Mahamana Malaviyaji, Dr. Annie Besant and Dr. S. Radhakrishnan. This seat of learning epitomizes a synthesis of ancient wisdom and modern scientific temper. The holistic model of education, conceived and enriched by its illustrious founder, offers refreshingly new perspectives to young minds and nurtures and facilitates their creative talent. This University was conceived as a residential university, keeping in view its objective of complete character development and thorough mentoring of students. Perhaps this is the only University in the world where courses ranging from nursery and primary school upto Doctoral/ Post-doctoral degrees are taught and pursued within a walled campus spread over 550 Hectares (1360 acres) with majestic buildings of great architectural delight. Main Theme : Public Libraries in India in 21st Century Sub-themes Public Library Philosophy * Public library as a social institution * Public library as open and democratic knowledge centre * Public library as a source of lifelong learning and cultural development * National public library policy * UNESCO Public Library Manifesto and its relevance in digital era * Financial Management, Library budgeting models Public Library Development in India * Public library situation in different states: progress and regress * Barriers and factors affecting public library development * Public library legislation in different states: progress and pitfalls * Public library development in India and other countries: comparative study * Digital era vis-a-vis public library legislation in India Roles of Public Library * Public library as a community information centre * Role of public library in rural development * Role of public library in promoting inclusive society and knowledge society * Role of public library in gender sensitization and creating awareness about social issues * Changing roles of public library and librarian in digital era Public Library Resources * Public library finance and financing * Changing format and changing mode of access of intellectual resources * Public library building, furniture and equipment * Manpower for public libraries: required competencies and competency development in digital era * Capacity building of public libraries Functions and Services of Public Library * Planning and management of public library and public library system in digital era * Collection development policy for intellectual resources * Organization of intellectual resources - traditional and digital * Preservation and conservation of intellectual resources * Marketing of innovative public library services Public Library Standards and Guidelines * Review of existing public library standards and identification of new areas requiring standards * Comparison of Indian public library standards with standards published abroad * Best practices in public libraries * IFLA/UNESCO guidelines for public library services * Evaluation of public library services Public Library Users * Public library users and their characteristics * Public library use survey * Public library users' need survey * Public library users' information seeking behavior survey * Empowerment of public library users Future Strategies * Automation of public libraries * Reengineering/rebooting of public libraries * Public library consortia and networking * Smart public libraries * Inclusive and green public libraries SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) MEETINGS CONVENER: Dr. Saptarshi Ghosh SIG 01: Social Science Information Theme: Information Literacy Competency A. Information Literacy (IL) Competency Concept, need, scope; core competencies and desirable competencies B. Information Literacy Competency Development: Objectives and components; methodology; resources; role of libraries and professional associations C. Information literacy competency Standards and Guidelines Information literacy competency standards for different sectors; IFLA Guidelines on information literacy D. Assessment of Information Literacy Impact of IL competency development on library users: case studies SIG 02: Computer Applications in LIS Theme: Digital India Initiative and Libraries A. Digital India Initiatives/Programme Vision, objectives, programme pillars, approach and methodology: Schemes and projects, Facilities and services; Digital India initiatives in states. II. Digital Infrastructure Development Promotion, digital equality; national digital library: creation and progress; National virtual library: creation and progress III. Digital empowerment of Citizens Creation of digitally empowered society; role of libraries; national e-governance plan: e-governance initiatives of center, state, local bodies IV. Progress and Evaluation of Digital India Initiative Registration Fees Registration fee includes meals, accommodation (sharing basis in guest house on first come first serve basis), transportation facilities and conference kit. Participants are requested to contact organizing committee well ahead of conference date for accommodation facilities. Residential facility will be extended from 6 November, 12 noon to 10 November, 2017, 12:00 noon. If any participant desires to stay beyond this, they need to pay on their own on actual tariff basis. For details of Registration fee log on to: http://www.iaslic2017.org/registration.html Deputed participant from institutional member institutes/ organizations will be offered to avail the same rate as IASLIC members even the person concerned is not an individual members of IASLIC. Mode of Payment: By Demand Draft in the favour of “IASLIC-2017” payable at Varanasi Or by NEFT to A/c No. 50200026310178, HDFC Bank, Trauma Centre Campus, BHU, Varanasi, IFSC Code - HDFC0003945 If paper is submitted then copy of receipt of Rs. 1000/- is to be attached along with the form. Alternatively, online registration is also available at : http://www.iaslic2017.org Delegation Fee: Each registered participant needs to pay delegation fee (For IASLIC members Rs 100/ and non-members Rs. 300/) at the IASLIC counter near the Registration Counter at the venue during registration before receiving seminar kits. IMPORTANT DATES Date of Conference: November 7-9, 2017 Last Date of Submission of Full Paper: August 25, 2017 Acceptance: September 30, 2017 Conference President Prof. A. R. D. Prasad, Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore , Karnataka Director of Thematic Session Prof. H. N. Prasad, Professor & Librarian (BHU), Department of Library and Information Science, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, UP Rapporteur General Prof. Durga Shankar Rath, Department of Library & Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal Joint Organizing Secretary Dr. Navin Upadhyay, Deputy Librarian, IIT (BHU) Library, Varanasi For further details, contact to : Dr. Aditya Tripathi Organizing Secretary & Head Department of Library & Information Science Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi - 221005 Mob: 9450710628 Email: conf(a)iaslic2017.org, aditya(a)bhu.ac.in, aditya.tripath(a)gmail.com Contact @IASLIC, Kolkata Sri Sajal Kanti Goswami General Secretary, IASLIC P 291, CIT Scheme 6M, Kakurgachi, Kolkata – 700054 Contact: 033-23629651 Email: iaslic.india(a)gmail.com, iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com -- Dr. Aditya Tripathi Head & Organizing Secretary, IASLIC 2017 Department of Library & Information Science Banaras Hindu University Varanasi-221005 Phone: +91 9450710628 ---------------------------------------------------- 1. 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{Library) Job opening's at IIT Bhilai
by Siva Shankar Kimidi 21 Aug '17

21 Aug '17

Dear All: Greetings !! Library professional job opening at I I T Bhilai Posts: Project Associate and Project Assistant 1) Project Associate - Library>>> number of positions=>> 01 Salary=>> Rs. 29,000-40,000 2) Project Assistant - Library>>> number of positions=>>02 Salary=>> 20,000- 26,000 For more details please browse the link - https://goo.gl/tFwxRL Apply online - https://goo.gl/Vo6SFq -- Regards Siva Shankar K -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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