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IATLIS Election Notice
by Khushpreet Singh Brar 19 Sep '23

19 Sep '23

*I**NDIAN ASSOCIATION OF TEACHERS OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE (IATLIS)* *Election of Office Bearers for the term 202**3-**2**6* *Notification* It is hereby notified that the election of Office Bearers of IATLIS will be held as per the bye-laws of the IATLIS. At the request of IATLIS, Dr. Shiv Kumar, Chairperson, Department of Library and Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh has very kindly consented to be the Election Officer. Nominations are invited for the following posts: 1. President : (One) 2. Vice-Presidents : (Three) 3. General Secretary : (One) 4. Joint Secretary : (One) 5. Treasurer : (One) 6. Regional Secretaries : (Four) (One each from North, East, West, and South region) 7. Members : (Six) *Election Schedule* Last date for the receipt of nominations (On email) 3-10-2023 (Till 05: 00PM) Scrutiny of Papers and Display of Valid Nominations (On Website) 5-10-2023 Last date for withdrawal (Through Email) 8-10-2023 (Till 05:00PM) List of Candidates after withdrawal (On Website) 9-10-2023 Filing of Objections (Through email) 10-10-2023 (Till 05: 00PM) Display of Final List of candidates (On website) 11-10-2023 Posting of ballot Papers (If necessary) 12-10-2023 to 17-10-2023 Last date of duly filled in ballot papers 01-11-2023 Counting and Declaration of Results On the Day of General Body Meeting Election Officer: Dr. Shiv Kumar, DLIS, Panjab University, Chandigarh All communications related to election Nominations, Withdrawal, filing of objections, etc. should be addressed to Dr. Shiv Kumar and send through email on iatliselection(a)gmail.com *NOMINATION FORM* (Last date of receipt of nominations: 3-10-2023) To Dr. Shiv Kumar Election Officer, IATLIS Election of Office Bearers for the term 2023-26 Email: iatliselection(a)gmail.com Sir, I hereby propose Dr./Mr./Ms………………………..………………………………… To the post of ……………………………………in the IATLIS Elections for the period 2023-26. (Signature of the Proposer) Name and Designation: Address: (Signature of the Seconder) Name and Designation: Address: *Nominee’s Consent* I hereby agree to be nominated to the post of ……………….for the ensuing IATLIS Elections for the period 2023-26. (Signature of the Nominee) Name and Designation: Address: -- Khushpreet Singh Brar Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Arts Block-IV Panjab University, Sector-14 Chandigarh-160014 (India) Mobile: +919815303000

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Job advertisement: Director- Library Services at Ashoka University.
by BP Prakash 19 Sep '23

19 Sep '23

Hi, Please post this job advertisement on our LIS-Forum site. ( my earlier mail sent from my personal ID has been rejected, hence this second mail) Thanks in advance Prakash *====================================================================================================================* *Job advertisement: Director- Library Services at Ashoka University.* *Job Title: Director, Library Services* *Reports to: Vice Chancellor* *Location: Ashoka University Campus, Sonipat* *Experience : 18 years and above* *Nature of work: Full-Time* *About Ashoka University:* Ashoka University is India’s premier interdisciplinary teaching and research university. An institution that has become a beacon of academic excellence in less than 10 years since its inception. At Ashoka, we encourage you to embrace the new, push the boundaries for continuous learning, and adapt to a world of constant change Because we believe that each Ashokan is capable of becoming a thought leader. As part of our thriving and committed workforce, you will Be Mission-Driven, Think Strategically, Act Authentically, Take Accountability, Build Collaboration and Deliver Excellence. At Ashoka University, we are on a mission to redefine higher education and create a remarkable space where innovation and collaboration thrive. As a pioneering force in interdisciplinary learning, we continually grow and adapt to stay at the forefront of educational excellence with emphasis on inclusivity and equal opportunity. Our philosophy revolves around care, well-being, and connection, which are deeply embedded in everything we do. When you join our community, you become part of an extraordinary journey in which you can unleash your potential and make a meaningful impact. Where education empowers, where innovation thrives, and where excellence and humility coexist. We truly believe the world will enrich itself when there is progress with purpose. *About Ashoka Library:* The library team at Ashoka University focuses on enriching academic experience through efficient information access and delivery. The library specializes in curating a diverse collection of resources, both print & digital, to provide a conducive learning & research environment. It supports students with remote (anywhere/ anytime/ any device) access to a vast array of digital books, journals, databases & reference sources related to their coursework and beyond. The library aims at easing the learning process and fostering holistic growth and meaningful contributions within the academic community. *Role and Responsibilities:* The Director of Library Services will be expected to provide leadership and manage, develop, and deploy the resources of this multi-disciplinary research library. The incumbent will be responsible for strategic planning, budgeting, collection development, designing of library services and adoption of the latest tools and technologies to enhance user experience. The Director should have an eye on savings and optimization, copyright compliances and ecofriendly initiatives. The Director will lead a team of about 20 members, guide them and keep them motivated through innovative management practices. The following are specific points regarding the role and responsibilities: - • The Director of Library Services shall familiarize themselves with the existing ‘Vision Document’ of the library and the existing library policies, procedures, and practices and ensure implementation. • Formulate fresh policies, practices and procedures as required. • Work closely with the university leadership to prioritize and focus on future needs. • Work closely with the Library Committee and the Heads of Academic Departments in building a strong library for teaching and research. • Prepare and administer annual budgets and bring in savings and optimization at each level. • Negotiate contracts and subscriptions for library services, resources, and materials. • Develop a strong collection of resources matching the academic and research requirements. • Curate an intelligent mix of paid and free resources, both in print and digital formats. • Design and execute a cost-efficient research support / publication system. • Deploy the latest tools and technologies to ensure efficient services and faster delivery. • Identify and recruit new talent and motivate and guide the existing team members. • Engage students in co-curricular and literary activities and build a healthy relationship. • Develop useful relations with other libraries for sharing resources and expertise. • Bring in higher level copyright compliance and contribute to sustainability initiatives. *Qualifications:* *Essential* • Master’s degree in library & Information Science / Documentation with a minimum of 60 % marks and a consistently good academic record. • At least thirteen years’ experience as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian OR At least thirteen years’ experience at the Deputy Librarian level in a public library or the library of a reputable organization servicing researchers or a wide community of users in need of print and electronic documents and archival material. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. *Desirable* • M Phil/PhD degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation/ Archives and Manuscript-Keeping (the PhD degree must be awarded in the regular mode with external examiners and a viva voce) • Teaching experience at the Associate Professor’s level at a university department of Library/ Information Science for a minimum of three years • Reputed fellowships (such as Commonwealth, Fulbright, IFLA, etc.) or PG diploma in digital libraries /networking. • An additional master’s degree in other subjects. • Training and experience in computerized and automated library services • Training and experience in \conservation and collection care. *Skills Required:* • Expertise in working with software for LMS, content management, discovery service and remote access. • Good exposure to Digital Libraries, e-resources management, database searching and IPR practices. • Leadership qualities with excellent communication & interpersonal skills. • Sound understanding of the publishing world, Research data, transformative agreements and allied matters. • Good analytical ability & problem-solving skills. *Application Submission Process:* To ensure your candidacy receives the attention it deserves, kindly follow the application submission process outlined below: Email your CV and cover letter to, < connect.hr(a)ashoka.edu.in>, ensuring the subject line reads as follows: <Director – Library Services _Applicant Name >. This will help us efficiently process your application. To ensure fairness and efficiency, please submit your application by *October 10th 2023*. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. We look forward to receiving your application as we embark together on a remarkable journey of professional growth and development. Join our exceptional community at Ashoka University, where excellence is nurtured, and aspirations are transformed into reality. ============================================================================================== -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One day in the life of a digital librarian
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Sep '23

18 Sep '23

Friends, What does an award-winning librarian do at work? Here is a well-written account of a day in the life of an Indian digital librarian whom all of us in this Forum know. The feelings this 'one-day' story will evoke are very different from the feelings evoked by Alexandr Solzhenytsin's novel *One day in the life of Ivan Denisovich*, the story of a Soviet Union soldier who, on return from German captivity, was accused of being a spy. Karthik Ramaswamy's account of Dr Francis Jeyakanth, who soldiers on with his multiple responsibilities, would make all of us happy and proud. One of us, an Indian LIS professional has done so well, achieved so much, and done all that quietly, despite being in a junior position for most of his career. I am an accidental information professional. I was not trained in LIS or computer science. When I went to New Delhi to work in science publishing in my early twenties, honestly I didn't expect it would change my life. I am a small town guy and Delhi gave me a myriad of opportunities. My job was in science publishing; my office used to receive many overseas journals (which even large academic libraries might not have received then because of the foreign exchange crunch) on exchange for our journals. And INSDOC was housed in the same premises and they were building the National Science Library. I was in the midst of books, journals and trained librarians and trainees learning information science. The transition from a not-so promising chemist into information science newbie occurred without my knowing it. After a few months of living in a mess (where two or three people would share a 10' x10' room), I was welcomed into a bachelors' pad (a 2BHK flat + *barsati*) where already five young men were living along with their cook). Those were amazing guys, from different walks of life, very well informed, ever ready for a discussion or an outing. Probably I learnt more in their company than in many years of formal schooling. After all, it is not for nothing, they say, 'tell me who your friends are, I will tell you who you are.' It was in Delhi I met some of India's best LIS folks - Professors S Parthasarathy and T N Rajan (both of INSDOC), and some very good librarians -V Sarangan (CSIR) J S Raju, P Jeyarajan (both of the British Council Library). I also met a manager of a large publishing-cum-bookselling firm, P Sankaranarayaan (who was my classmate in my first year at college), and his firm's commissioning editor Mr Rajeshwar Rao Abburi. I also had some students in my class at INSDOC (where I taught one course for eight years), who were more knowledgeable than I was. Then on relocating to Bangalore, I came to know the work of Ratnakar, ARD Prasad and N V Sathyanarayana. I have been watching Dr Jeyakanth ever since I spent three months at NCSI as a visiting scholar in the mid-1990s. I must say I was impressed by his work and his work ethic. I would not hesitate adding him to the list of names I have mentioned. You may read the article in *Connect:* https://connect.iisc.ac.in/2023/09/the-digital-librarian/ Happy reading. And a hat tip to Karthik. Best wishes. Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for e book
by Dr. Bharat B. Alasandi 16 Sep '23

16 Sep '23

Respected Professionals we need following e book. If anybody is having access please do send the same. Public Libraries in the Smart City Authors: - Dale Leorke <https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-13-2805-3#author-0-0> , - Danielle Wyatt <https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-981-13-2805-3#author-0-1> Kindly do the needful Thanks and Regards -- Dr. Bharat B. Alasandi Librarian SSS Samiti's Mahaveer P. Mirji College of Commerce Nehru Nagar Belagavi Karnataka E-mail : bharatalasandi(a)gmail.com Phone: 9986135406/9686190253 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fw: [pasig-discuss] Getty Graduate Internship in Digital Preservation - applications due Nov 1
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 16 Sep '23

16 Sep '23

Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android ----- Forwarded message ----- From: "Teresa Soleau" <TSoleau(a)getty.edu> To: "pasig-discuss(a)lists.stanford.edu" <pasig-discuss(a)lists.stanford.edu> Cc: Sent: Sat, 16 Sept 2023 at 5:28 am Subject: [pasig-discuss] Getty Graduate Internship in Digital Preservation - applications due Nov 1 Dear Colleague, I am writing to share that the application is now open for theGetty’s 2024-2025 Graduate Internship program - and highlight the one in digital preservation specifically. The intern in Collection & Content Management Systems (Getty Digital) will gain intensive experience preserving Getty's unique collections and assets in digital format, which include archives of artists, galleries and art historians and audio/video artworks and documentation as well as websites, institutional born-digital records, and research data. The intern’s primary responsibilities will include troubleshooting and testing workflows for ingesting content of all types into a managed system, and developing creative ways to archive complex web experiences, with other projects assigned according to the intern’s particular skills and interests. Specific tasks may include developing preservation plans for file characterization, migration and normalization, performing quality assurance on web archives and troubleshooting technical issues that arise, assessing technical metadata for digital assets, and participating in the drafting of policies and procedures related to digital preservation. This is a hybrid internship with 3 days working on-site at the Getty Center in Los Angeles and 2 days remotely. The grant amount is $47,500 for twelve months, plus $1,500 towards relocation expenses if the intern is coming from outside the Los Angeles area. Housing is not provided. Support for research travel is available for up to $2,500. Please note that internships are open to students of all nationalities. Individuals from groups underrepresented in the field are encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications isNovember 1, 2023. Thank you for sharing information about the program with your network. ~Teresa Teresa Soleau (she/her) Digital Preservation Manager, Collection & Content Management Systems Getty Digital T (310) 440 7601 | getty.edu _______________________________________________ pasig-discuss mailing list pasig-discuss(a)lists.stanford.edu To unsubscribe or update your list settings, visit: https://mailman.stanford.edu/mailman/listinfo/pasig-discuss

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Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Libraries, October 14, 2023
by Shamprasad Pujar 15 Sep '23

15 Sep '23

Dear Members, IGIDR is organizing a one day 'Workshop on Artificial Intelligence and Libraries: Implications and Applications' on Saturday, October, 14, 2023. More information may be found at: https://aiworkshop.mystrikingly.com Interested members may please register for the event. Thanks and Regards, Shamprasad M. Pujar, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-6909 6528 E-mail: pujar(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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Science & Technology Metrics 2023
by stm socio.org.uk 13 Sep '23

13 Sep '23

Call For Papers Fourth International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2023) November 16-17, 2023 BITS Pilani Dubai Campus. UAE (www.socio.org.uk/stm) Building metrics is the key to science and technology measurement and translating the measures to work better. The metric is not confined to drawing numbers and analyze. Selecting a metric depends on synthesising multiple directions and evidence-based data. Producing benchmarks and standards in science and technology evaluation and implementing them with real data mark the full-fledged system. Recently, new metrics-based models are emerging to reflect science and technology growth. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2023) conference concerns how many metrics may involve assessing different aspects of science and technology, which are best expressed using different approaches. Besides the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, STMetrics will host several workshops and tutorials related to the conference's theme. The workshops provide participants with a friendly, interactive atmosphere for presenting novel ideas and discussing their application of metrics in Science and Technology Systems. The goal of the tutorials is to enable the participants to familiarise themselves with theoretical and practical aspects and the application of metrics. The proposed conference comprises invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialised topics. The STMet address the below themes, not limited. Citation-based metrics Ranking of Journals, Institutions, and Countries Discipline and Domain Analysis Economic factors Databases and datasets for evaluation Evaluation Tools and Indicators Web-based metrics Visibility and impact Scientific Knowledge Diffusion Internationalization and Co-working in Science Research Data Access Science, Innovation and Economic Performance Public Research Systems Future S & T Policies Text-based Metrics Innovation indicators Wearable Devices Open data National Evaluation Systems Open access and open publishing New indices for evaluation Altmetrics Web-based metrics Data Science and Digital Repositories Scientific Visualization e-Science in the Cloud Scientific Journalism Scientific Publications Evaluation beyond Metrics All submitted papers will be reviewed by a double-blind (at least three reviewers), and participative peer review. The review process will enable the selection process of those accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can access the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers, so they can improve the final version of their papers accordingly. Mentoring support is available to young researchers and authors from developing countries. Selected post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Research in Production and Development 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 4. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics Important Dates Submission of papers September 25, 2023 Notification October 25, 2023 Camera-ready (post-conference version) January 05, 2024 (Final) Registration November 05, 2023 Post-conference version submission January 10, 2024 (Final) Conference Dates November 16-17, 2023 Program Committees Honorary Chair Srinivasan Madapusi, BITS Pilani, Dubai General Chair Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Ramesh Kundra, NISTADS, India Valentina Markusova, All Russian Institute for S&T Information (VINITI), Russia Program Co-Chairs Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Andrei Grinev, Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnic University, Russia Workshop and Special Session Chair Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Plenary Speakers Giovanni Abramo (President-International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics), Grant Lewison, Ulle Must, Jean-Charles Lamirel, Valentina Markusova, and others. Accommodation We will fix hotels near the venue for the participants. We will update it shortly. Accommodation is also available at the host institution, including food. The fee for accommodation and food will be 150 UAE dirhams (40US$/3300 INR) per day. Paper Submission at https://socio.org.uk/stm/paper-submission/ Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scopus Indexed Journal list July 2023
by Nidhi Kumari 12 Sep '23

12 Sep '23

Dear Library Colleagues, Greetings! Please share the scopus indexed journal list july 2023. We shall be very thankful to you. Thank you in anticipation! With Regards, Ms Nidhi Kumari DMI- Library Contact: 07091496213 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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An OA book on the Standard model
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Sep '23

11 Sep '23

Friends in academic libraries, Here is the link to an open access book on the Standard model. Students and teachers of physics, I am sure, will like it. https://twitter.com/BahramShakerin/status/1700550903474819357?t=cD1aNiQ7OKj… Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 230911 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of CSI, IEEE CS & ACM
by Mohan Hr 10 Sep '23

10 Sep '23

*IRAI -- 230911 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 230911 at https://bit.ly/irai-230911 The 100 most influential people in Artificial Intelligence 2023 The state of AI in 2023: Generative AI’s breakout year AI around the world -- Case Studies Essential Interpersonal Skills Everyone Should Develop Setting Standards For The Chip Industry The Antiwork Movement: What It Is and Why It’s Growing 15 Resources for Chief Human Resources Officers Free courses for PhD students Key attributes of successful research institutes Investing In Markets: 10 lessons from the trenches *Quiz* Which --------- (Intel / AMD / Nvidia) chip maker is estimated to control about 70% of the AI chip market (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 230921) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 230901: Bill Gates *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 230911: https://bit.ly/irai-230911 Stories in IRAI -- 230901: https://bit.ly/irai-230901 Stories in IRAI -- 230821: https://bit.ly/irai-230821 Stories in IRAI -- 230811: https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* 23rd Sep 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Knowledge Graph and Industrial Application by Mr. R. Dhakshinamoorthy, Managing Partner, Technology Advisory, IoT DE, TCS. Register at https://bit.ly/3QbTRS3 14th Oct 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Design Patterns for Flexible, Maintainable and Scalable Software" by Dr. S. Chandramouli, Associate Director, Cognizant Technology Solutions. Register at https://bit.ly/3Z2uIvx Events in Sep 2023: https://bit.ly/sep2023events

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