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Petition submitted to to the Prime Minister of India for grant of Faculty Status to Academic Library Professionals in India
by Pandurang Konnur 17 Feb '17

17 Feb '17

Dear Sir/Madam, I just signed the petition "Prime Minister of India: Faculty Status for Academic Library Professionals in India" and wanted to see if you could help by adding your name. Our goal is to reach 50000 signatures and we need more support. *You are also requested to forward this petition to all your fellow LIS professional contacts to enable us to reach our targeted signataries for the fruitful results.* You can read more and sign the petition here: https://www.change.org/p/prime-minister-of-india-faculty- status-for-academic-library-professionals-in-india? recruiter=514118075&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium= email&utm_campaign=share_email_responsive A detailed memorandum covering all the anamolies caused to the academic library professionals can be referred at the following url: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/0B25j6g9EU9jIbUZMNjZPYjg4Skk Thanks! *Dr. P. V. Konnur* *Director Prasaranga,* *Adviser, VTU Consortium,* *Visvesvaraya Technological University,* *Belagavi - 590 018* Present Res: # 1075, "*Ganga Nivas*" 5th 'A' Main, Ist stage, IInd Phase, Gokul, Bangalore- 560 054 Karnataka State, (India) Mobile : 09449679737 E-Mail : pvkonnur(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for the post Assistant Librarian in National Institute of Technology Kurukshetra (NIT Kurukshetra)
by Subhodip Bid 16 Feb '17

16 Feb '17

Name of the post: Assistant Librarian *Number of Vacancy: *1(UR) *Educational Qualification:* Essential: i) Master’s Degree in Library Science/ Information Science/ Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with CGPA of 6.5 in 10 point scale or at least 60% marks (or an equivalentgrade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with superior knowledge of computerized library service. ii) Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. iii) However, candidates, who are or have been awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/ SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment Assistant Librarian. Desirable: PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PGDCA or equivalent. *Pay Scale:* *INR* Rs.15600-39100 + Grade Pay Rs.6000/- For more details http://www.nitkkr.ac.in/clientFiles/FILE_REPO/2017/FEB/3/1486099634759/Adve… -- 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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The countdown for 2nd National Koha Conclave has begun
by Soji Mathew 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Dear Friends, The countdown to the 2nd National Koha Conclave at TCS Pune has begun. We are left with a few seats before we close the registration. The nominations for Best Koha Implementation Award are flowing in large numbers, wish lists for Koha are also coming from many current and prospective users of Koha, the panelists and the chairperson of the Panel Debate have already started internal discussions to present to the participants an exciting debate and the chairperson of the Roundtable is ready with his issues for the roundtable. The Conference Director - Dr. I R N Goudar is ready with a structured program to ensure that you leave the conclave on Wednesday being more knowledgeable on open source ILS Koha. Mr. Chris Cormack is ready with his key note address and his notes for the advanced Koha Workshop and eager to meet the participants and have discussions with them on Koha implementation. So please hurry up, block your seats by registering yourselves at the conclave website https://goo.gl/BW0Rn7 and do not miss an opportunity to be a certified participant of the 2nd National Koha Conclave. Regards, Sanjay Grover CEO Informatics Publishing Limited, Bangalore +91-9845516020 -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Hearty Congratulations to Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, DRTC, Bengaluru.
by putta swamy 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Dear Sir/Madam, It is my pleasure to share the news that, Dr. M. Krishnamurthy, Associate Professor, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru, has been selected for Open Repository Conference to be held at University of Queensland, Australia between 26th June 2017 and 30th June 2017. During the Conference, he will going to present his paper on the topic Open Science and Open Data. On this happy occasion, our hearty Congratulations to him and wish him a Happy Bon-voyage for being an active member among LIS-Professionals for spreading the Open Repository initiatives. With best wishes, Dr. R.M. Putta Swamy, M.L.I.Sc., M.Phil. Ph.D., MISTE Chief LibrarianSri N. Raghunath Rao Maanay LibraryB N M Institute of Technology 27th Cross, 12th Main, BSK 2nd Stage, Bengaluru - 560 070 India.

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CLSTL 2017: Workshop on Research Data Management & Service: Roles for Libraries & Librarians. 3rd March, 2017 ( IIT Gandhinagar)
by TS Kumbar 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

Dear Colleagues, Greetings! A half day workshop on the emerging area, "*Research Data Management & Service: Roles for Libraries & Librarians**"* is being organized as part of the International Conference on “*Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries".* *Date*: 3rd March, 2017 (Friday) *Time*: 2.00 – 6.30 p.m. *Resource Person*: Ms.Louise Corti, Associate Director, UK Data Archive, University of Essex. UK. This workshop will cover the following aspects including different tools & techniques which form an essential part of Data Research Cycle - Discovery & Planning for Data Management - Collection of data - Data processing and analysis - Administration- IPR - Publishing & sharing - Long term management - Reusing data - Training, literacy & Support service - Best practices and examples of libraries who have implemented RDM and related aspects In addition, successful case studies covering UK Data Archives and a few other from India will be presented. *Learning outcomes of the workshop*: - Awareness about current key factors and core issues involved in offering RDM & related services - Identify best practices of libraries around the world in delivering Research Data Service - Network with professionals working in similar institutions in addressing RDM - Discover ways and means to create new roles for LIS Professionals in the context of RDM More details about the workshop are available at http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/workshop-on-research-data-management-s… <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/workshop-on-research-data-management-s…> *Please register for the conference (http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/registration/ <http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/registration/>** ) and avail the benefit of this workshop on RDM without any additional cost.* Looking forward to your enthusiastic participation. Kind regards, Kumbar On behalf of CLSTL 2017 Organizing Team -- ------------------------------------------------------------------- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: 7069021642 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Library Automation with Koha
by Mrutyunjay Sethy 15 Feb '17

15 Feb '17

---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: "Mrutyunjay Sethy" <mrutyu007(a)gmail.com> Date: Feb 13, 2017 11:52 AM Subject: Workshop on Library Automation with Koha To: <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>, "HELP LIBRARY" < helplibrary(a)gmail.com>, <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Cc: Dear Professional Colleagues I am pleased to inform you that Central Library, OUAT, Bhubaneswar & Odisha Library Academy, Bhubaneswar going to organise a workshop on Koha on Date: 25th -26th February 2017 Venue-Central Library ,OUAT Bubhaneswar. For Online Registratinon go through the below link. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-KFpAgqGOpxlyz_6fLqbtE_ 7nn48ShaD8I2WzHqK4Ss/edit Please see the attachment for more details aboutthe workshop. With Regards Mrutyunjay Sethy -- * Mrutyunjay Sethy* *Institute of Mathematics and Applications,* *Andharua,Bhubaneswar - 751003* *Odisha, INDIA.* *Contact No-+**919437493369(M)* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to 14th Annual Lecture on Informatics. 21st Feb 2017, TCS Auditorium, Hinjewadi, Pune. 6pm.
by Soji Mathew 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear forum members, Greetings from Informatics! Please find below message from our Chairman & Managing Director - N. V. Sathyanarayana ============ Dear friends from LIS Community, The Annual Lecture Series on Informatics is a celebrating event by Informatics. We instituted this lecture series on the occasion of our decennial celebration and as part of our commitment to the field of Informatics. The lecture series was held in different places during different years. The 13th Annual Lecture in the series was held in Bangalore last year during the 1st National Koha Conclave. The 14th lecture on Informatics will be held on Tuesday, the 21st of this month at the Hinjewadi campus of TCS Pune. The lecture will be delivered by Prof. Ajit Kembhavi, former director, IUCAA Pune. Prof. Kembhavi is currently Emeritus Professor and Raja Ramanna Fellow at IUCAA Pune. The topic of the lecture is “Our Data Intensive Epoch: When it Rains it Pours” The lecture is scheduled from 6.30 pm-7.30 pm, to be followed by Dinner. I have great pleasure in inviting you to our 14th Lecture on Informatics. Please visit the site below for more details and to register. https://goo.gl/unYHyy My colleagues and I at Informatics look forward to receive you at the venue. N. V. Sathyanarayana Chairman & Managing Director Informatics India Ltd. Bangalore 560004. INDIA. www.informaticsglobal.com ============ Regards, Soji Soji Mathew | Sales & Marketing Administrator | Informatics Publishing Limited | Regd. Office: 194, R. V. Road, Basavanagudi, Bangalore - 560004, India |www.informaticsglobal.com | Phone: +91 80 4038 7777 Extn: 1013 | Fax: +91 80 4038 7600 | soji(a)informaticsglobal.com |  Save trees. Do not print, unless necessary -- *Confidentiality Notice: *T*his electronic message transmission, including any attachment(s), may contain confidential, proprietary, or privileged information from Informatics Publishing Limited. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that any dissemination, copying, distribution, printing or use of the contents of the information contained in this electronic message is strictly prohibited. If you have received this electronic message by error, please destroy all copies of the message and contact the sender immediately by either replying to this message or calling 91-80-40387777.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Deadline for Registration: IITGN International Conference CLSTL 2017- 15th February, 2017
by TS Kumbar 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear Professional Colleagues, The countdown for International Conference CLSTL 2017 at IIT Gandhinagar from 2-4th March, 2017 has started. This is a gentle reminder for registration and participation. - Kindly note the deadline for conference registration is:* 15th February, 2017.* - Timely registration will enable us to make the necessary arrangements and avoid any last minute inconveniences particularly with respect to accommodation. - * Before you fill in the registration form & make the payment, please check with us for type of accommodation available and accordingly pay for the same. * - List of eminent speakers & program schedule announced. - Interesting workshop on the emerging area '*Research Data Management & Service: Roles for Libraries & Librarians*' announced. - *There will be a Publication of Post Conference Proceedings edited by team of Internationally known professionals and publisher. * Please visit the conference website for further details, updates and registration: http://events.iitgn.ac.in/2017/CLSTL/ We request you to kindly consider registering & actively participating in the conference to share innovative ideas, rich experience and best practices followed in your library for the benefit of other conference attendees. We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly spread the word about this conference among your colleagues and professional friends and encourage them to consider participating in this professional event. Looking forward to your participation and support. Kind regards Kumbar On behalf of CLSTL 2017 Organising Team -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj Gandhinagar 382 355*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: 7069021642 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | tskumbar(a)gmail.com Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Final call and Reminder for contribution of paper to International Conference on Knowledge Resources and Library Technologies’ (ICKRELT2017) at Bharathidasan University
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Dear Professionals, Greetings from Ickrelt2017 Organizing Committee Final call for contribution of paper to International Conference on Knowledge Resources and Library Technologies’ at Bharathidasan University during 24th and 25th February 2017. I am happy to inform that a good number of paper submission by our professional friends across the country and from abroad. As there are around twenty five delegates from foreign countries and many delegates from rest of India registered for the programme. The organzing committee decided to close the date of submission of paper on 15/02/2017. Please submit the full text paper latest by tomorrow and enable us to bring the Conference Proceeding with ISBN. The soft copy should be mailed to ickrelt2017(a)gmail.com Further Clarification Please contact : 9994889426 9486916358 Conference Website https://ickrelt2017conference.wordpress.com -- Dr. R. Balasubramani Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy. Cell: 9994889426 lisbala(a)gmail.com http://library.bdu.ac.in/library_staff5.php http://drbalasubramani.webs.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application for the post of Library Assistant in Indian Institute of Foreign Trade, kolkata
by Subhodip Bid 14 Feb '17

14 Feb '17

Name of the post: Library Assistant *Number of Vacancy: *1 (UR) *Educational Qualification:* B.Lib Degree of a recognized University or its equivalent recognized by Govt. with minimum 55% marks and adequate computer working knowledge. *Pay Scale:* Rs. 9300-34,800 + Grade Pay Rs. 4200(revised to pay matrix at Level 6) *Age Limit:* 28 Years http://tedu.iift.ac.in/iift/docs/vacanciesdoc/vacanciesdocLibAssistant_KOL_… -- 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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