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November ILA Newsletter
by Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq 06 Dec '16

06 Dec '16

The November issue of ILA Newsletter is released and can be accessed from the following link: *http://www.ilaindia.net//media/com_nswmembership/newsletter/1480741675_NovemberILANewsletter2016.pdf <http://www.ilaindia.net//media/com_nswmembership/newsletter/1480741675_Nove…>* All members are requested to give their feedback and prolific suggestions for making the newsletter a mainstay of LIS professionals in India and else where. All news/reports of the events/forthcoming events/personalia/new trends related to the Library Science Profession are welcome and can be send to: naikoomuzamil(a)gmail.com Best _____________________________ *Dr. Muzamil Mushtaq* Department of Library and Information Science, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India - 202002 Cell No. : +91-8979249718. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture at JNU Library on 7th December 3.30 pm
by Ramesh C Gaur 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Central Library, JNU cordially invites you to the 27th Library Lecture Series and Outreach Programme Topic: Building an International Comic Collection in an Academic Library Issues and Challenges Speaker Ms. Mara L. Thacker Assistant Professor and The South Asian Studies Librarian, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chairperson: Dr. Ramesh C. Gaur, University Librarian, Jawaharlal Nehru University Date: Wednesday, 07th December 2016 at 3.30 pm Venue: Committee Room, Central Library, JNU About the talk: Selecting comics from overseas, especially when there are language issues involved, can present special issues in terms of identifying the cannon for that area, acquiring the materials, cataloging and processing the materials, and then finally finding the user base and marketing the collection. In this presentation, I will explore the issues and challenges related to building an international comic collection using the University of Illinois’ South Asian comic collection as a case study. I will begin with a brief history of the Illinois collection and of comic arts in South Asia, followed by a discussion of how the collection was acquired and made accessible to library patrons. I will also discuss marketing and assessment of the collection. Attendees will consider the value of building international comics collections, how comics studies is evolving within academia, and leave with ideas and best practices about approaches for starting their own comic collections. About the Speaker: Mara Thacker is an assistant professor and the South Asian Studies Librarian at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research is focused on trends in area studies librarianship with a focus on niche collections, and public engagement and outreach. She has used this research to foreground her work to build and market the largest collection of South Asian comics in a North American research library. Mara is also currently serving as secretary on the executive board of the Committee on South Asian Libraries and Documentation (CONSALD). ************************************ Dr. Ramesh C Gaur PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) University Librarian & Chair- ETD 2015 India Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 Fax : +91-11-26741603 Email: rcgaur(a)mail.jnu.ac.in ;rcgaur66(a)gmail.com URL: www.jnu.ac.in Brief Profile:http://lib.jnu.ac.in/Ramesh_C_Gaur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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12th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016): Infographics and its relevance for LIS Professionals- Reminder
by Shivaram Gowda 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Dear Members, NCSI-Net foundation (http://ncsinet.org) a professional trust comprising of erstwhile NCSI staff, trainees, and alumni, cordially invites you to the 12th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016). This year’s seminar topic is, Infographics for LIS professionals. It is a one-day seminar targeted for the benefit of Library and Information Science (LIS) students and budding LIS professionals. The details of the seminar are given below: Title: 12th Dr. TB Rajashekar Memorial Seminar (2016): Infographics and its relevance for LIS Professionals Date: December 10, 2016 (Second Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 About the Seminar Theme: An infographic is a visual representation of information used to convey complex data or knowledge quickly. Infographics usually contain illustrations, some short written explanations, and data visualizations such as charts or graphs. Creating infographics helps a library market its services: infographics are not only eye-catching but also require librarians to think strategically about what information and detail to communicate. Infographics are a way for libraries to change the perspective and show everyone they are an up-to-date. Libraries use infographics mainly for Advocacy & Marketing, Usage Statistics, Collection Development, Reports (Monthly, Quarterly, Annual), Creating visibility to librarian etc Objective of the Seminar: To demonstrate the basic and essential features, tools related to infographics and its applications in the various aspects of LIS domain. At the end of the seminar, the participants should have a clear understanding of Infographics and its potentialities. Resource Persons: NCSI-Net members who have practical experience in using infographics for various types of reporting will serve as resource persons Who should attend the Seminar? LIS Students and fellow professionals interested in generating different type reports, Research scholars who are in need of research data representation in their theses Registration Fee: Rs. 300 for Students (Should carry ID Card) and Rs. 600 for working professionals, for NCSI-Net members Rs. 250. Fee covers Seminar kit, working lunch and tea / coffee Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made for outstation participants. Seminar Topics: ==================================================================================== 08:45-09:30 am Registration 09:30-09:45 am Inauguration 09:45-10:30 am Overview of Infographics 10:30-11:00 am Coffee Break 11:00-11:45 am PPT as a Infographics Tool 11:45-12:45 pm Piktochart & Web tools ==================================================================================== 12:45-01-30 p.m LUNCH ==================================================================================== 01:30-02:30 pm Infographics Applications in Library and Information Centers 02:30-03:15 pm Infographics Applications in Corporate Research 03:15-04:00 pm Infographics Applications in Academic Research 04:00-04:30 pm Career Advice for LIS professionals 04:30-05:00 pm Certification Distribution and Closing the Seminar ==================================================================================== Kindly bring this to the attention of the LIS students and budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with fellow professionals working in the industry and academia. NOTE: Interested participants/researchers can send their data/research data in advance, Resource persons will try to use same data for case studies and generate related Infographics. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://www.ncsinet.org Please contact Dr. Francis Jayakanth for further details franc(a)library.iisc.ernet.in With warm regards -- Shivaram BS ICAST, CSIR-NAL Govt. of India (Autonomous) HAL Airport Road Kodihalli, Bangalore-560017 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Catch Up with ICDL 2016 App & Support #ICDL
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Dear Friends, This may be of interest to many of you. Best regards, *Susmita Chakraborty* Associate Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, India *Recent Book: *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship, IGI-Global, USA, 2014 at *http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-librarianship/75483 <http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-libr…>* Commonwealth Fellow 2015 (University College London, UK) *Secretary**, Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * *Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin; *Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India* <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Arundhati Ray <Arundhati.Ray(a)teri.res.in> Date: 3 December 2016 at 19:02 Subject: Catch Up with ICDL 2016 App & Support #ICDL To: ICDL2016 <ICDL2016(a)teri.res.in>, P K Bhattacharya <pkbhatta(a)teri.res.in> *Dear Eminent Delegate;* We are grateful for your cooperation in ICDL 2016. *You will be happy to know that you can watch the entire ICDL2016 through live streaming. * *Please download the ICDL2016 mobile app through google play store * *(**https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teri.icdl&hl=en* <https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.teri.icdl&hl=en>*) and join us virtually. * *The official hashtag for the event -* * #ICDL * *#SmartFuture: Knowledge Trends that will change the world* Please refer to the Event page of ICDL - http://bit.ly/fb_icdl *We will be very happy if you kindly share this among your networks.* Please get back to us for any doubt related to ICDL 2016 Live streaming. With warm regards, Arundhati ***************************************************** Arundhati Ray Member of National Organizing Committee (ICDL 2016) TERI Darbari Seth Block, India Habitat Centre Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003 Tel: 91-11-24682100, 41504900 (Ext. 2731) Fax: 91-11-24682144-24682145 E-mail: *Arundhati.Ray(a)teri.res.in* <Arundhati.Ray(a)teri.res.in> *aray.library(a)gmail.com* <aray.library(a)gmail.com> Mobile : 8000572177 <http://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/> [image: International] <http://www.teriin.org/events/icdl/> -- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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BOSLA-KJSCE Seminar on Internet of Things and Research Communication - 18th February, 2017
by Deepali V 05 Dec '16

05 Dec '16

Dear All, I would like to extend a warm invitation to you for "BOSLA-KJSCE Seminar on Internet of Things and Research Communication" to be held in KJSCE on 18th February, 2017. Internet of Things (IoT) is a new wave created by Information and Communication Technologies is a reality today and continue to create unprecedented opportunities. Though the professionals in Indian libraries are acquainted with the use of several software, RFIDs, Sensors, QRCs, Barcode Technology, Magnetic tags in circulation, the concept IoT is new for many LIS professionals. Considering the potentials of IoT in libraries, it is envisaged keeping in mind the growing interest on IoT, to conduct one day event to discuss and deliberate on how these changes be favorably adapted to LIS activities. Date : 18th February, 2017 Day : Saturday Venue : A-315, Seminar Hall, 3rd Floor- Aryabhat Bldg, K J Somaiya College of Engineering, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077 Time : 9:00am to 5:00pm For more details log on to http://bosla2013.wixsite.co m/bosla/kjsce-seminar-2017 Thanking you. Good Day Ahead. -- Thanks & Regards Deepali V Librarian K. J. Somaiya College of Engineering Vidyanagar, Vidyavihar, Mumbai 400077 Tel : 91 - 22 - 66449020 Mobile : 9819687486 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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'Face a Book Challenge' has been selected for KVS National Innovation and Experimentation Award 2016
by S.L. Faisal 04 Dec '16

04 Dec '16

Dear All, "Face a Book Challenge", a summer reading programme launched by Kendriya Vidyalaya Pattom Library has been selected for the KVS National Innovation and Experimentation Award 2015-'16. See the notification: http://kvsangathan.nic.in/GeneralDocuments/ANN(3)-02-12-2016.PDF You may visit the project website at http://faceabook.info/ The project video is available at https://youtu.be/m9c69D9x5pY Thank you S.L.Faisal Librarian Kendriya Vidyalaya, Pattom Thiruvananthapuram-695 004 Kerala, India Mobile: +91 9447699724 http://slfaisal.com https://librarykvpattom.wordpress.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Campus announcement system using Wi-Fi
by Hemanta Gogoi 04 Dec '16

04 Dec '16

Dear Sir/madam, Greetings of the day! We have Wi-Fi Internet connection in our college campus.. We want to use it for our Campus announcement system e.g announcing different news/information within campus... Is it possible?? If possible what may be the cost?? Anyone whom we should consult??? Please guide us.. Sincerely Hemanta Gogoi Librarian.Chaiduar College Gohpur, Biswanath,Assam-784168 Contact no:09859213367

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Final call for contribution of paper to international conference on current trends in Library and Information Services –CTLIS-2017 on 5th to 7th January 2017`
by Somaraya Tallolli 03 Dec '16

03 Dec '16

Dear professional Friends Greetings from DBIT, Bengaluru (India) Final call for contribution of paper to international conference on current trends in Library and Information Services –CTLIS-2017 on 5th to 7th January 2017 Don Bosco Institute of Technology, Bangaluru. The Dept of Dr.Raja Ramanna Center for Knowledge Resources (Library) is organizing international conference on current trends in Library and Information Services –CTLIS-2017 on 5th to 7th January 2017 The objective to deliberates on the new trends in libraries information services to understand how libraries are translating ideas into innovative services of excellence to create value for users and to the continuing success of libraries in order to provide a platform to the students, academia and the practicing professionals in Library & information Science s to discuss and share their ideas and experiences. We request you to kindly contribute papers and actively participate in the international conference on CTLIS-2017 to share your experiences, ideas and knowledge and make the conference a grand success. *Registration Fees* Students & Research scholars: Rs: 2,500/- Academician : Rs: 2,500/- Industrial Professionals : Rs: 4000/- Foreign Authors : $ 100/- More details visit our conference website: www.icctest.in Thanking you &with regards, Yours sincerely, Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Co-organising Chair Don Bosco Institute of Technology , Bangalore Email:sbtallolli@gmail.com PhoneNo.9449960206 -- Yours truly Somaraya B Tallolli Librarian & Organising co-chair Don Bosco Institute of Technology Bangaluru, Karnataka, India sbtallolli(a)gmail.com *Mobile.No+91 94 4996 0206, 91 8553948128* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One day training class for CBSE UGC NET January 2017 at Chennai
by Thirunavukkarasu TC 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Theme: One Day Training Class for CBSC UGC NET January 2017 Date: 18.12.2016 Sunday Subject: Library and Information Science including Paper 1 Venue: Book Release Hall, Anna Centenary Library, Gandhi Mandapam Road, Kotturpuram, Chennai-85 Fee: Rs.300 with Tea and Snacks Contact: thiru.nethra(a)gmail.com Mobile: 8148967172; 9884472203 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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C. K. Sankaran former Senior Assistant Librarian, CDS, Thiruvananthapuram passed away.
by Hemachandran 02 Dec '16

02 Dec '16

Dear sir, I regret to inform that Shri C. K. Sankaran (68) former Senior Assistant Librarian of Centre for Development Studies, Thiruvananthapuram passed away yesterday morning (01-12-2016). He served CDS from 1974 to 2006. The funeral held at Santhi kavadam at Trivandrum. He was so sincere and hardworking. May His Soul Rest in Peace Dr. Hemachandran Nair -- -------------------------------------- *Dr. G. Hemachandran Nair Ph D* *Assistant University Librarian, **University** of Kerala, Kariavattom,* *Trivandrum, Kerala., India. 695 581* *Phone: 9447367910* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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