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Second Call for Papers - MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on 15-16 September 2017 at Jaipuria, Noida, India
by Jitender Sharma 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

MANLIBNET 2017 International Conference on INNOVATION IN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND RESOURCES - CURRENT TRENDS IN LIBRARIES GLOBALLY SEPTEMBER 15-16, 2017 Organized Jointly By JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA and MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK *ABOUT MANLIBNET* (http://manlibnet.in) MANLIBNET was established in 1998 at the first convention jointly organized by the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Ahmedabad Management Association. The association was established with the primary objective of providing a platform to improve the common understanding among management and business libraries and to promote effective collaboration and resource sharing. *CONFERENCES:* In order to facilitate experience sharing and professionals' network, MANLIBNET organizes annual conferences in collaboration with academic institutions situated in different locations. The leading institutions that have collaborated with MANLIBNET to organize the conferences are IIM, Ahmedabad; IIM, Lucknow; IIM, Kozhikode; XLRI, Jamshedpur; IMT, Ghaziabad; NIFM, Faridabad; Nirma University, Ahmedabad; ICSSR, Mumbai and Delhi; SSIM, Secunderabad; KIIT University, Bhubaneswar; IIHMR, Jaipur; University of Delhi, Delhi; IIM, Indore and EDII, Ahmedabad and TAPMI, Manipal. *LDPs:* In addition to an annual conference, MANLIBNET conducts national level Librarian Development Programs (LDPs) for LIS professionals and knowledge managers in collaboration with various colleges and institutions. *PUBLICATIONS:* Besides publishing of conference proceedings, MANLIBNET publishes a quarterly journal called 'Journal of Library Management' since 2012, which is approved by Registrar of Newspapers and Magazines, New Delhi. *ABOUT JAIPURIA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT, NOIDA* (http://www.jaipuria.ac.in/campuses/jaipuria-noida/) Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida was established in 2004. This state-of-the-art campus in the heart of the corporate hub of the NCR region provides students with wide exposure to number of industries. It is led by Dr. Rajiv R Thakur with a strong team of full time faculty comprising of qualified and experienced professors as well as industry managers turned academicians. Modernity, aesthetics and simplicity characterize the four acre green Wi-Fi campus. Beautiful lawns, a large green central court and an open-air Amphitheatre contribute immensely to providing a stimulating learning environment in the campus. The air conditioned academic complex consists of well-equipped Theatre style and classic lecture halls, auditoriums, resources rich library, computer labs and the faculty offices. The institute offers three AICTE approved two year full time PGDM, PGDM (Services Management), PGDM (Marketing) and Management Development Programs for the corporate sector. The institute works on developing graduates with entrepreneurial orientation and service mindedness. The institute draws upon a mix of pedagogy focusing on learning through both in-class discussions, cases and simulations as well as beyond the classroom learning through live projects, field project studies, regular industry interface and participation in various National /International seminars. *JAIPURIA, NOIDA LIBRARY RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC)* *(*http://jaipuria.ac.in/noida/librarynew/ ) Library at Jaipuria Noida is one among the best library systems in the NCR region with active relations with all other major business schools’ libraries. It is much enriched, both in traditional and online resources. It has a collection of over 25000 volumes with over 14080 different titles. It subscribes to about 147 National and International printed periodicals. The library also has a vast collection of fictions, biographies and spiritual books. It subscribes 19 online and offline databases including e-books database. It has a sizeable collection of CDs/DVDs and videos related to management education. It has developed a Digital Library using Greenstone Digital Library Software. Jaipuria, Noida library is total green library illuminated with natural light. It is truly user’ friendly and provides various information services to its users on daily basis. It has membership of MANLIBNET, DELNET and British Council also. OPAC terminals have been installed in library for self-learning of students. *BACKGROUND* Automation and digitalization of libraries has a topic of past decade and both of these are considered as a must for any library today. What is currently trending and emphasized upon is innovative practices adopted by libraries globally those attract and bind the users to the library. Some libraries talk about more and more technology adoption; RFID technology, mobile-apps for providing user services; reaching to the patrons at their doorstep, opening library kiosks i.e. to bring library services to the users. Others talk about innovative library facilities aspect that include being knowledge partner rather than a resources provider only; continually training and guiding the users in using library resources. Facilities also include developing facilities for differently abled sections of the users. Another aspect of innovative practices in libraries includes innovation in resources development and procurement. This aspect encompasses again technology aspect as well as order on demand or pay per view procurement and so on. Innovation in staff management and overall management of library and its operations are some other important dimensions. New technology and methods are adopted by various libraries for efficient and timely delivery of their services to users. Publishers are also using innovative technologies in producing and providing contents to the libraries. Rather than just books or journals, they are developing interactive and comprehensive learning modules where one can learn at his/her pace; can judge the performance or understanding levels and so on. Innovation in libraries also include introducing new services that directly appeal to users and as per their changing requirements. Innovation is not static and new innovative practices keep evolving as per change in users’ needs, technology and resources. Innovation is a continued journey. Keeping the above aspects in mind, Management Libraries Network in association with Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida is organizing an International Conference on “Innovation in Library Technology, Services and Resources - Current Trends in Libraries Globally” on 15-16 September, 2017 at Jaipuria, Noida campus. This conference will provide a platform for LIS professionals, teachers, practitioners, researchers, students and users to understand and also explain any innovation practice used by them in terms of Technology, Services and Resources at their respective workplaces. *THEME AND SUB-THEMES OF THE CONFERENCE* Papers are invited related to but not limited to conference theme and subthemes from LIS educators, faculty, practitioners, researchers, students and library users. The below given list is an indicative and authors are free to contribute papers on any topic of their choice falling within broad umbrella of innovation in libraries. *CORE THEME:* *INNOVATION IN LIBRARY TECHNOLOGY, SERVICES AND RESOURCES - CURRENT* *TRENDS IN LIBRARIES GLOBALLY * The core theme of the conference seeks to understand the current trends in innovative practices used in any library in any part of the world so as to find answers to the innovation required at an individual library as per its own requirement. *SUB-THEMES* *INNOVATION IN TECHNOLOGY* Emerging Technology used in Libraries Interactive and Integrated Learning Tools Mobile Applications Use of E-Wallets for Library Transactions, etc. New Trends in Digitalization Technology used in New Services Development Role of Technology in Outreach Activities Growing Penetration of RFID Technology Cloud Computing Big Data Use for Libraries Web Accessibility, Services and Applications Virtual Libraries Growing Role of Social Media *INNOVATION IN SERVICES* Developing Services according to Changing Needs of Users Innovation in New Services Launch for Direct Appeal among Users Innovation in Developing Libraries Facilities Innovation in Outreach Services Innovation in Infrastructure Development for Virtual/E-library Innovation in Providing Remote Access to Resources *INNOVATION IN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT* Books to E-books E-books to Interactive Books Innovation in Institutional Repositories, etc. Dealing with IPR Issues in Resources Distribution *INNOVATION IN LIBRARIES MANAGEMENT FACILITIES* Green Libraries Innovation in Building Design Evolving New Partnerships and Networking Innovation for Differently Abled People Needs *INNOVATION IN FINANCIAL PLANNING* New Ways of Budgeting New Ways of Acquisition Marketing Library Services for Better Finances Consortia Approaches in Procurement Dealing with Service Tax Compliances *INNOVATION IN PEOPLE MANAGEMENT* Understanding New Skills and Competencies Requirements Library Staff Training Collective Voice for Appropriate Status and Compensation *AUTHOR GUIDELINES* All the authors are required to adhere to the following conference guidelines. For complete author guidelines, please refer to the conference website: http://jaipuria.ac.in/manlibnet2017/guidelines or on http://manlibnet.in (Conference Website will be functional from end of this week) a) An abstract of about 500 words must be sent before or by Abstract Submission Last Date. b) Only after approval of abstract, full paper should be sent by the author(s). c) The length of paper: about 5000 words; single spacing; Times New Roman - 12 font size. d) The paper should highlight the current trends/issues. e) The paper should be submitted in word format only. f) The first page should contain title, author(s) name(s), contact details of all authors, an abstract of 500 words and keywords. g) The second page should have the title of the article followed by the text. h) Pictures/tables/charts/diagrams should be in B/W. i) APA style of writing should be followed throughout the text and in references. j) Full papers can be mailed to jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in and to manlibnet2017(a)jaipuria.ac.in. k) Correspondence will be made only with the principal author. l) Paper presenters will receive certificates at the conference after paper presentation by at least one of the authors of the paper and registration by all authors, if certificate for all authors are required. m) Accepted full paper should be submitted along with registration fee to consider the paper for including in conference proceedings. Note: All the papers submitted for conference will go through blind review process both by the editors and reviewers. Based on the recommendations from reviewers, the authors will be appropriately communicated about the paper. *IMPORTANT DATES* Last Date for Abstract Submission: June 15, 2017 Last Date for Abstract Acceptance Communication: June 21, 2017 Date for Full Paper Submission: July 31, 2017 Date for Notification of Acceptance of Full Paper: August 7, 2017 Last Date for Registration: August 30, 2017 Conference Dates: September 15-16, 2017 *REGISTRATION DETAILS* *Types of Delegates* *Residential* *Non-Residential* *From India (In Rs.)* *International (In US$)* *From India (In Rs.)* *International (In US$)* MANLIBNET members 4000 200 2500 125 Non-MANLIBNET members 5000 250 3000 150 Students/Retd, Professionals 3500 175 1500 75 Accompanying persons (No kit etc) 2500 125 1000 50 Ch/DD favouring: *Management Libraries Network* For wire/NEFT transfer: bank details are given below *BANK ACCOUNT DETAILS OF MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK* *Bank Account Details of Management Libraries Network* Beneficiary’s Name MANAGEMENT LIBRARIES NETWORK Bank Name Bank of Baroda Savings Bank Account No. S.B. A/c No. 06230100003820 Branch Name & Address Surya Kiran Bldg, 19 K. G. Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi 110001 MICR No. 110012021 RTGS Code BARB0CURZON NEFT Code BARB0CURZON IFSC Code BARB0CURZON SWIFT Code BARBINBBOND *Note:* Accommodation, where applicable, means twin sharing accommodation in hostels/guest houses/budget hotels for 14th and 15th September, 2017 nights only and needs to be vacated latest by 16th September before 12 o’clock. Participants however may extend their stay with separate payment. Baggage may be deposited in institute’s library on 16th September, 2017. Participants are expected to arrange and cover their own travel up to the venue. However, the organizers will take care of to and fro arrangements of participants from guest house/hotels booked by the organizers during the days of the event. *HOW TO REACH THE INSTITUTE * Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida lies very close to National Highway NH-24, at A32A, Sector – 62, Institutional Area, Noida – 201309 in Delhi-NCR region immediately after crossing the Delhi-UP border from Delhi Side. It is well connected through air, railway and bus routes. Nearest airport is Indira Gandhi Airport, New Delhi and nearest Railway Station is Anand Vihar, New Delhi. From Airports/ Railway Stations or Bus Terminals, cab services like UBER/OLA can be hired and using google maps one can easily reach to the campus. Metro Blue Line Services can also be used either to Noida City Centre or Vaishali, the last stations of Metro Blue Line for Noida and Vaishali and auto can be hired to reach the campus. Autos generally charges between Rs. 80/100 from these stations to reach the campus. *MANLIBNET BEST PAPER AWARD* MANLIBNET- Best Paper Award (Certificate + cash prize of Rs. 10,000 sponsored by Bharat Book Bureau) will be awarded to the best paper written and presented in the conference. The winner will receive the award during the valedictory program. *MANLIBNET BEST LIBRARIAN AWARD* MANLIBNET Best Librarian 2017 will be awarded to the winner chosen by MANLIBNET Award Committee. This EBSCO Publishing sponsored award carries a cash prize of Rs. 10,000/- and a certificate. The details about the selection of best librarian will be communicated separately by MANLIBNET. More details can be obtained from www.manlibnet.in. The executive Committee reserves the right to finalize the candidate from the applications received or to nominate someone other than those who have applied for the same. *MANLIBNET INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL GRANT* MANLIBNET travel grant of maximum up to Rs. 65,000/- instituted by Bharat Book Bureau is given to eligible members for presenting their papers at International conference. Please follow the link www.manlibnet.in for more details. *PATRON* SHRI SHARAD JAIPURIA Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management SHRI SHREEVATS JAIPURIA Vice-Chairman, Jaipuria Institute of Management DR. RAJIV R. THAKUR Director, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *CONFERENCE COMMITTEE* Dr. RAJESH SHARMA Associate Professor (Chairperson - Library Committee) Dr. SHALINI SRIVASTAVA Professor (Assistant Dean – Research, Member – Library Committee) Dr. PRATIBHA WASAN Associate Professor (Area Chair – Finance, Member – Library Committee) Dr. V. K. TOMAR CAO, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *NATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE* Dr. AKHTAR PARVEZ General Secretary, University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Dr. ANTONY JOSE Chairperson – Library, MDI, Gurgaon Dr. BINO JOSE Chief Librarian, XLRI, Jamshedpur Mr. B. P. PRAKASH Global Head (IRC), TCS, Pune Dr. BUDDHI PRAKASH CHAUHAN Library Director, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat Dr. H. ANIL KUMAR Librarian IIM, Ahmedabad Ms. JYOTI A BHATT Vice President, MANLIBNET, MS University of Baroda, Vadodara Dr. K MANJUNATHA Chief Librarian, T. A. Pai Management Institute, Manipal Dr. LATA SURESH Head- Knowledge Resource Centre, Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA), Manesar Dr. M. G. SREEKUMAR Librarian, IIM, Kozhikode Dr. NABI HASAN University Librarian, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh Prof. N. LAXMAN RAO, NAGUBANDI President, Telangana Library Association, Hyderabad Dr. P. R. GOSWAMI Director, IGNCA, New Delhi Mr. RAM PRATAP KO Coordinator, McKinsey Knowledge Centre, Gurgaon Dr. RAMESH C GAUR University Librarian, JNU, New Delhi Dr. R.K. SHARMA Librarian, United Nations Information Centre for India and Bhutan, New Delhi Dr. ROSHANLAL RAINA Vice Chancellor, JK Lakshmipat University, Jaipur Ms. RUMMA SHARMA Dy Director, AIMA, New Delhi Dr. R. VENKATA KESAVAN Associate GM & Head, Times Archives & Knowledge Centre, Times Group, Mumbai Dr. S. MAJUMDAR Chief Librarian, India International Centre, New Delhi Dr. S. VENKADESAN Director- LRC & IT, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad Dr. TARIQ ASHRAF Librarian, South Campus Library, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. TRB SARMA Chief Librarian, Shiv Nadar University, Greater Noida Dr. T. S. KUMBAR Librarian, IIT, Gandhinagar ALL MANLIBNET E.C. MEMBERS *LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE* *Organizing Secretary* Mr. JITENDER SHARMA Senior Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida *Members* Dr. SURESH KR. CHAUHAN Librarian, Jaypee University, Solan, H.P. Dr. RISHI TIWARI Chief Librarian, BIMTECH, Greater Noida Dr. RAJESH KUMAR Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad Dr. AKHTAR HUSSAIN Librarian, IMT, Ghaziabad Mr. VIKRAM KUMAR SHARMA University Librarian, Manav Rachna International University, Faridabad Dr. RAJESH KUMAR BHARDWAJ Librarian, FORE School of Management, New Delhi Ms. KAVITA CHADDHA Library In-charge IIML-NC Mr. D. K. TRIPATHI Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Lucknow Mr. RAJ KISHOR KAMPA Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur Mr. VIPUL BANSAL Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Indore Mr. RAM CHANDRA IIM Lucknow Noida Campus, Noida LRC, JAIPURIA NOIDA STAFF *MANLIBNET EXECUTIVE COUNCIL* Vice President Ms. JYOTI A BHATT MS University of Baroda, Vadodara General Secretary Dr. AKHTAR PARVEZ University Librarian, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad Treasurer Mr. JITENDER SHARMA Librarian, Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida Secretary Dr. AKHTAR HUSSAIN Librarian, IMT, Ghaziabad Secretary Dr. RAJESH KUMAR Librarian, INMANTEC Institutions, Ghaziabad *Members* Ms. CHANDRAKALA PAI Librarian, Prin. KM Kundnani College of Pharmacy, Mumbai Dr. CHANDRAKANTA SWAIN Librarian, IIM, Raipur Mr. DHARAM VIR Former Chief Librarian, Hindustan Times Dr. GANAPATHI BATTHINI Librarian, EDII, Ahmedabad Mr. GIRIDHAR M. KUNKUR Librarian and Unit Chief Publications & Media Relations, BITS, Pilani Dr. K. ELAVAZHAGAN Librarian, IIM, Trichy Dr. K. P. SINGH Sr. Asst. Professor, DLIS, University of Delhi, Delhi Dr. MEETA RATHOD National Coordinator, MANLIBNET-LDP & Librarian, BRCM College of Business Administration, Surat, Gujarat Mr. PIYUSH PANT Dy. Manager, HPCL-Mittal Energy Ltd., Bhatinda Dr. T. S. KUMBAR Librarian, IIT, Gandhinagar, Gujarat Dr. TARIQ ASHRAF Librarian, South Campus Library, University of Delhi, Delhi *For queries, brochure and registration form, sending papers or registration, please contact:* *Mr. Jitender Sharma, Organizing Secretary – MANLIBNET 2017* Senior Librarian & Co-Editor - JIJMR Jaipuria Institute of Management, Noida A-32A, Sector 62, Opp. IBM, Noida P: +91 120 4638300-01 | Ext: 322 M: 98996 95953 | F: +91 120 2403378 E-mail: jitender.sharma(a)jaipuria.ac.in; manlibnet2017(a)jaipuria.ac.in; jitendersharmaji(a)gmail.com; manlibnet.office(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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Recruitment of Library Professionals in Lok Sabha
by Subhodip Bid 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

Applications are invited from eligible Indian citizens for engagement/hiring of Twelve (12) (subject to change) 'Library Professionals' on contract basis as Consultants in Lok Sabha Secretariat as per details given below :- *Educational Qualifications*:Bachelor of Library Science (B.Lib. Sc.) or Bachelor of Library and Information Science (B.L.I.Sc.) from a recognized University with Hindi and English as subjects at Matriculation or Intermediate (Clsss XII) level. *Desirable:* Post Graduate Diploma in Library Automation Network (PGDLAN)/ Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications (PGDCA) from a recognized University/Board. *Upper Age Limit* : 27 years [as on the last date for receipt of applications] For more details http://164.100.47.193/JRCell/Module/Notice/Library%20Advertisment.pdf -- SUBHODIP BID M.Sc,M.L.I.S, AIS Library & Information Assistant National Library, Kolkata -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Live ISO Ver-3.0
by Dp Tripathi 15 Mar '17

15 Mar '17

Dear All, Koha-ISO-V.3 is available to download at www.dptripathi.in/download/kohav3.iso The ISO is customized with Lubuntu 14.04 LTS and Koha latest version with following features: a. Customized OPAC with Header and additional menu for external links b. One Click Backup of Koha c. Short Framework of MARC for different kinds of documents such as Books, Theses, Serials etc. (Courtsey: Mr. Vinod Kumar Mishra) d. Auto Backup with cron job e. and many more You can straight way download, burn the ISO in DVD or USB and install in any standalone PC and start using. The user id of Lubuntu is : library Password: kitkit Koha Admin User ID is : library Koha Admin Password: library Hope it will be useful for all. With regards, ******************************* Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL ******************************* Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library National Institute of Technology Rourkela, Odisha –769008 INDIA ******************************* M - +91 – 8895296796 W – 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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Award to Article on Koha
by vinod mishra 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Dear All It gives me a great pleasure to inform you that a paper entitled *“KOHA Web OPAC- Customising it to make a Library Portal: A case study of Assam University Library / by Dr. A K Sharma, Mr. D P Tripathi and Mr. Vinod K Mishra”* has been awarded as best paper (*DLA- Dr Ramesh Chandra Vashishth Best Paper in Library Herald Award-2016*). The details are available at: http://mishravk.com/2017/03/award-koha/ 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/ *"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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Fwd: National workshop on Moodle @ Department of Library &InformationScience, University of Kerala, palayam, Trivandrum, Keralaon 24 â€“ 25 March 2017
by Joseph I Thomas 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Dear all, I am happy to inform you that the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala is going to organize a National Workshop on Moodle in the month of March this year.The main objective of the workshop is to provide an overview of the facilities offered by Moodle and to offer an extensive hands-on experience so as to enable the participants to equip themselves for e-learning environment which is the order of the day. The workshop to be held on 24th and 25th of March 2017 will be handled by eminent resource persons in computer science and LIS professionals with extensive experience in the field. The Registration fee is Rs. 500.00. The fee can be paid by demand draft drawn in favour of the Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034. Applications can be sent in the prescribed format on or before 14 March 2017 to: Dr. Humayoon Kabir S. Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram – 695 034 Email: humayoonkabirs(a)gmail.com Looking forward to participation and ignition of your minds. -- Thanking you Joseph I Thomas Research Scholar, Department of Library and Information Science University of Kerala

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A New Way of Promoting Librarianship among the Unemployed Youth
by Badan Barman 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

Respected forum members, Kindly consul the following information and if possible kindly replicate the idea in your own state / city to promote the Librarianship among the Unemployed youth. 1. About Vacancy in Assam Website: Vacancy in Assam (http://www.vacancyinassam.com) is a website that provides job notification to the unemployed youth of Assam. The website is designed to show-cause the potential of Library and Information Science professionals in providing quality contents to the users and helping them in their search for the required job. 2. How the Website is Managed: The Vacancy in Assam (http://www.vacancyinassam.com) website is designed by a Library and Information Science professionals from Assam. The developer of the website invites other 30 nos. of Library and Information Science professionals to volunteers themselves to help the user by way of publishing relevant and important job notification in the website. The LIS professionals who show their willingness are trained to post job vacancy in the website. Later on, each volunteer were asked to go through all the popular newspapers published from Assam on a pre-assigned date and published the relevant job advertisement over the website. They are expected to spend at least two hours of their time in a month for the website. 3. Features of the Website: The website has in general the following features a) Search Options: Any vacancy posted over the website can be searched by inputting any text part of the job advertisement in the search box located just below the header of the website. b) Email Subscription Option: People who have the Email id can subscribe to the updates from the Vacancy in Assam website by way of Email alert by going through the web link: https://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=VacancyInAssam c) Google Plus Page: People can follow the Vacancy in Assam website through Google Plus page: https://plus.google.com/100163762118485582563 d) Facebook Page: Interested job seekers can also follow the Vacancy in Assam website by Liking its Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VacancyInAssam e) Twitter Profile: People can also follow the Vacancy in Assam Website by following its Twitter Profile: https://twitter.com/VacancyInAssam f) Displaying Advertisement in Other Website: People who are interested to display job vacancies from Assam need to put the following code in their website. This code will display the scrolling page located at the left hand side bar of Vacancy in Assam (http://www.vacancyinassam.com) website in their own website. The code for the same is: <marquee direction="up" onmouseover="this.stop();" onmouseout="this.start();" loop="true" onmouseout="this.setAttribute('scrollamount', 2, 0);" onmouseover="this.setAttribute('scrollamount', 0, 0);" scrollamount="2"><br /><script src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/VacancyInAssam?format=sigpro" type="text/javascript"></script></marquee><style> div #creditfooter{ display: none; } </style> 4. Benefit for the Library and Information Science Professionals: The Library and Information Science professionals should not be restricted to themselves. The Vacancy in Assam (http://www.vacancyinassam.com) website gives an opportunity to the Library and Information Science professionals in Assam to reach to the unemployed or under-employed youth of Assam. By providing the Vacancy related information the website is trying to get the attention of a small section of people from Assam and it is very much successful in this regard. We are sure, if LIS professionals from other states will replicate the project in their own state, it will be very much useful for all the LIS fraternity. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file and it is available at: https://goo.gl/ja1Kbo -- Badan Barman, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India. Website: http://www.badanbarman.in Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+BadanBarman Twitter: https://twitter.com/badanbarman Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/badanbarman?v=wall&ref=ts -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE ICSC 2018 CALL FOR PAPERS
by Biswanath Dutta 14 Mar '17

14 Mar '17

-------------------------------------------------- IEEE ICSC2018 CALL FOR PAPERS -------------------------------------------------- 12th IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing (ICSC2018) February 5-7, 2018 Newport Beach Marriott Hotel & Spahttp://www.ieee-icsc.org Semantic Computing (SC) addresses the derivation, description, integration, and use of semantics (“meaning”, "context", “intention”) for all types of resource including data, document, tool, device, process and people. The scope of SC includes, but is not limited to, analytics, semantics description languages and integration (of data and services), interfaces, and applications including biomed, IoT, cloud computing, SDN, wearable computing, context awareness, mobile computing, search engines, question answering, big data, multimedia, and services. The technical program of the 12th IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing (ICSC 2018) will include workshops, invited keynotes, paper presentations, panel discussions, poster sessions, and more. Submissions of high-quality papers describing mature results or ongoing work are invited. TOPICS OF INTEREST include, but are not limited to: * Analytics (from contents to semantics): Structured data, image and video, audio and speech, big data, natural language, deep learning * Description and Integration: Semantics description language, ontology integration, interoperability * Use of Semantics in IT Applications: Multimedia, IoT, cloud computing, SDN, wearable computing, mobile computing, search engine, question answering, robotics, web service, security and privacy * Use of Semantics in Interdisciplinary Applications such as biomedicine, healthcare, manufacturing, engineering, education, finance, entertainment, business, science, humanity * Interface: Natural language, multi-modal SUBMISSIONS Authors are invited to submit an 8-page (regular), 4-page (short), or 6-page (industry) technical paper manuscript in double-column IEEE format following the guidelines available on the ICSC2018 web page. All papers will be double blind reviewed. The conference proceedings will be published by IEEE Computer Society Press. Distinguished quality papers presented at the conference will be selected for the best paper/poster awards and for publication in internationally renowned journals. IMPORTANT DATES Workshop Proposals Deadline: 09/24/2017 (PDT) (Regular, Short, Demo, Poster, Industry) Paper Submission Deadline: 10/01/2017 (PDT) Notification of Acceptance: 12/01/2017 (PST) Workshop Paper Submission Deadline: 12/15/2017 (PST) Camera-ready and Registration Deadline: 12/25/2017 (PST) CONTACT: icsc(a)uci.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Students Colloquium: Museums: An Overview
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 13 Mar '17

13 Mar '17

INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore-560 059 COLLOQUIUM:-3 Museums: An Overview Abstract As a curious organism, we humans are always eager to know about our past. Museums around the world provide the platform to quench our thirst of primeval curiosity. From the beginning of the documented history, humans collected objects which define their surrounding society and environment. As an effect of this collecting and conserving nature, private collection and later museum came into the picture. Museum houses variety of artifacts and objects of artistic, cultural, historical or scientific importance. Museums aim to serve the various communities ranging from researchers and specialist to the general public. The main objective of this colloquium is to provide a peripheral view of museum, museum technologies and the collaboration between libraries and museums. We will also discuss about virtual museums and the overall challenges. This colloquium is organized as follows: Speakers Topics Dipanjan Munshi Introduction Amrish Dubey Types of Museum Supriya Bag Museum Services Udaya Varadarajan Museum Cataloguing and Metadata Schemas Naveen A Patil Metadata Schemas (Cont..) Harish Kumar T CMS Tools for Museums (open source) Harsha Rathi CMS Tools for Museums (commercial) Goutam Mondal Preservation and Management of Museum Objects Amit Tiwari Challenges and Solutions Susheel K Chourasiya Conclusion Date: 15-03-2017 Time: 2 p.m. Venue: DRTC Class Room (G-16), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IEEE CS Distinguished Lecture on “Data Driven Infographics" on 15th Mar 2017 at 6.00 p.m.
by Mohan Hr 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

Dear all, Pl. find an invite for the IEEE CS Distinguished Lecture on “Data Driven Infographics" on 15th Mar 2017 at 6.00 p.m. The pdf invite is available at http://ieeecs-madras.managedbiz.com/pgms/2017/mm-170315-infographics.pdf To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/forms/IzgBXPj0LlrReMLz1 INVITE ===================================. IEEE Madras Section IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Professional Communication Society, Madras Chapter IEEE Technology and Engineering Management Society, Madras Chapter Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter Cordially invite you for the IEEE CS Distinguished Lecture on “Data Driven Infographics” by Dr. Fakhrul Hazman Yusoff Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Science Head, Spatial Visual Analytics Research Group Universiti Teknology MARA (UiTM), Malaysia on Wednesday, 15th Mar 2017 at 6.00 p.m. at Seminar Hall, CSI Education Directorate, Taramani, Chennai – 600113 (Situated in the opposite lane to Indira Nagar MRTS Railway Station. About 100 meters away from the Dharmambal Women’s Polytechnic & Opposite to the Inst. of Mathematical Sciences and Inst. of Hotel Management) Programme ========= 6.00 p.m. : Tea & Fellowship 6.30 p.m. : Lecture 7.45 p.m. : Dinner About the presentation: =================== Nowadays text-based information presentation is considered to be the thing of the past. Given improvement in computer graphics technology the usage of infographics has been the norm. Inforgraphics in a nutshell is conveying information via the usage of graphics technology. Data driven infographics on the other hand look at how infographics is tailored based on the data available to produced best information dissemination. The speaker will give an overview on infographics in perspective of information technology. Several techniques being used to implement data driven infographics will also be evaluated. This is followed by discussion on the latest research conducted in the area. To conclude, the speaker will touch on the future trends of the data driven infographics technology. About the Speaker: =============== Dr. Fakhrul Hazman Yusoff is a senior lecturer in Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Science (FSKM), Universiti Teknology MARA (UiTM). He graduated with B.Sc. (Management – Information System) from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland Ohio, USA in 1998. He earned his M.Sc. (Information Technology) from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia in 2001 and obtained his Ph. D in Computer Graphics in 2010 also from Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia. His PhD research work was modeling of head movement during facial expression. His research interest includes computer graphics, gamification and game development. Dr. Fakhrul currently leads an academic-based research entity known as Spatial Visual Analytics Group (SVAG). The group activity focuses on enriching life via graphics and multimedia technology. Among the projects that he initiated under this entity include Animated Infographics as Icon in Queue Numbering System, The Enjoyment Design of Augmented Reality Based Gamification for Learning Environment, Sound Visualization as a tool for anxiety alleviation during Waiting Room environment, Quranic-Based Sound-Induced Visualization, Emotional Conditioning Sound-Induced Visualization, Non-Planar Parametric Visualization, Digital Storytelling of Historical Event by Collaborating Augmented Reality, Learning French via Tablet, Large Screen Non-Planar Projection System. Dr. Fakhrul is an active member of IEEE under Malaysia Computer Chapter. He was former IEEE Malaysia Computer Chapter Chair between 2014-2015. He had organized various activities under IEEE banner inclusive of talks, workshop and conferences. He is the General Chair for International Conference on Open Systems (ICOS) for the year 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015. He is also the General Chair for International Conference on e-Learning, e-Management and e-Services (IC3e) for the year 2014 and 2015. Likewise he is the General Chair for International Conference on Wireless Sensors (ICWiSE) for the year 2014 and 2015. Overall, Dr. Fakhrul always keen to learn new things. He is always on the look-out to leverage the knowledge he acquired through-out his 17 years of working experiences for the betterment of society in general. He can be contacted at fakhrul(a)tmsk.uitm.edu.my To facilitate logistics, please pre-register at https://goo.gl/forms/IzgBXPj0LlrReMLz1 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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India CSR Dr. Velaga Venkatappiah Memorial award:
by Koteswara Rao Mamidi 10 Mar '17

10 Mar '17

The India CSR Velaga Memorial Award for Innovative Library Services is established by the India-CSR Network in the year 2017 in profound memory of Dr. Velaga Venkatappiah (1930-2014), a think tank of Indian library movement and architect of public library legislation, who passed away on 29th December, 2014. He was the first person to apply the concept of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) to libraries and proved that public libraries can also derive support from corporate firms and PSUs under the CSR mandate. The Award is the brain-child of Shri Rusen Kumar, who is the Founder and Editor of India CSR Network and is supported by the Society for Promotion of Public Libraries (SPPL), Visakhapatnam; Iyyanki-Velaga Puraskar Endowment, Guntur (AP); and Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare (ISST),Gaziabad. The aim of this award is to identify and acknowledge Indian library professionals who have introduced innovative practices in library services and made significant contribution to meet their social responsibilities as librarians. The award carries a cash prize of Rs. 11,000, a Certificate and a Memento. The selection of the awardees will be based on the recommendation of the jury and the award is presented during the annual India-CSR meet. The recipient is also required to deliver Dr. Velaga memorial lecture on any of the topics related to libraries, librarianship, library services which embody the concept of corporate social responsibility. There are two categories of the Awards, namely: India CSR Dr. Velaga Memorial Awards for Innovative Library Services (Library Professional): This award will be conferred to those Indian Library professionals who are performing extraordinary work in the field of library services with ‘out of box’ thinking. Applicants have to prove their work which is leaving deep impact on the society. Cases of their work place will not be considered. Applicants have to give details of minimum last five years with evidence. India CSR Dr. Velaga Memorial Awards for Innovative Library Services (Non-Library Professional): This award will be conferred upon those people who are not LIS professionals but have focused on promotion reading culture by promoting library services and bringing social change. Applicants have to provide evidences of their work minimum last five years. Interested Indian citizens may send their nominations or nominate their colleagues who fulfill the basic requirements for the award. The applicants shall submit their nominations in the prescribed format (online and offline). The applications received will be scrutinized by a panel of experts and the winners will be selected. In case there are more than one persons selected for the award,it will be given jointly. Each application should accompany a nomination fee of Rs 1100/-. The last date for receiving the nominations is 31 March, 2017. For downloading brochure and nomination form Please visit the website: http://indiacsr.in/india-csr-establishes-dr-velaga-memorial-award-for-innov… For further information contact: Shri. Rusen Kumar India CSR Network, India’s Largest CSR Newswire 222, Krishna Vatika, Near Shalini School, Church Road, Boirdadar, Raigarh – 496001 (Chhattisgarh), Mob: +91 (0) 99810 99555, Email: awards(a)indiacsr.in, rusenk(a)indiacsr.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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