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IFLA Green Library Award 2016 Winners announced
by Jayadev P Hiremath 23 May '16

23 May '16

Dear All, IFLA’s Environmental Sustainability and Libraries Special Interest Group (ENSULIB) is pleased to announce the winner of the IFLA Green Library Award 2016 <http://www.ifla.org/node/10159>. The IFLA Green Library Award was established 2016 by ENSULIB (SIG) and generously sponsored by De Gruyter publishing. The award is 500 Euros for the first place winner. Objectives of the IFLA Green Library Award are: - to reward the best Green Library submission that communicates the library’s commitment to environmental sustainability; - to create awareness of libraries’ social responsibility and leadership in environmental education. *1st Place*: *El Pequeño Sol ecological library* (The Little Sun Ecological Library) <https://youtu.be/OProiYPkCDw>, Germinalia A.C., San Cristobal de las Casas, Chiapas, Mexico, which was found to be “a project where sustainability was in the soul of the project from the first starting of the idea until to the new library” *2nd Place*: *City of Cockburn, Australia* <https://youtu.be/x9Qg0r5E9ys>, which was characterized as an “excellent green building with sustainable projects” *3rd Place*: *La Tierra para quien la siembra *(The Land is for those who sow) <http://www.bibliotecasmedellin.gov.co/>, Columbia, which was found to be “Good working for sustainability with the community!” The awards will be presented at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Columbus, Ohio, Session 140, Special Presentation of Awards Session, held on Tuesday, 16 Aug 2016, 12:45–13:45, Expo Pavilion / Tech Lab. The winners of the IFLA Green Library Award 2016 were selected by the ENSULIB reviewing committee of 15 librarians from different countries and continents. It was encouraging there were 30 submissions for the Award in this first year. These came from all around the world including Columbia, Germany, Australia, the USA, India, Ghana and Taiwan, to name a few. The reviewing committee found the evaluation challenging due to the high quality of submissions. The reviewing committee also noted submissions were diverse, with green buildings, green services, green information and other aspects of sustainability all represented. -- Thanks and regards. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Jayadev P. Hiremath Librarian BITS Pilani Dubai Campus, UAE E-mail : jayadevh(a)hotmail.com LinkedIn : http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jayadev-p-hiremath/44/12a/2a0 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Workshop - Reminder
by Silpa K 23 May '16

23 May '16

Dear Professionals Central Library of College of Engineering Thalassery under CAPE is conducting 3 Day Workshop on Information Management using Koha and Wordpress during 26-28 May 2016. Reg. Fee: Rs.2000/-for TEQIP Institutions Rs.500/-for others Interested Professionals can download Registration form and Brochure from our library Website www.library.cethalassery.in . no. of seats 25. * Spot registration is also availabe.....Registration starts at 09.30 am* *Silpa KLibrarian(i/c)College of Engineering Thalassery9447074987--Silpa K* *9400057376-- Usman Koya P.T* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Admission announcement for B.Lib.I.Sc and M.Lib.I.Sc programmes: 2016-17
by Dr. Shriram Pandey 22 May '16

22 May '16

Department of Library and Information science, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur (Re-Accredited with “A” grade by NAAC) invites applications for admission in following programme(s) for the session 2016-17: Course Name: B.Lib.I.Sc (Bachelor of Library and Information Science) Duration: One year Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with 45% marks. Course Name: M.Lib.I.Sc(Master of Library and Information Science) Duration: One year Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline with 45% marks+ B. Lib. I. Sc. Please refer admission portal for details at: http://admissions.mlsuportal.in/ Last Date to Apply Online admission form is available as follows: A) B. Lib. I. Sc application: 22 May to 20 June, 2016 B) M. Lib. I. Sc: : 22 May to 20 June, 2016 How to Apply 1. Apply through Online application form available at university admission website: http://admissions.mlsuportal.in/ . 2. Submit copy of Application form with documents, certificates, etc to Office/department or send to the following address by Speed Post. Incharge Department of Library & Information Science Room No 183, UCSSH Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur-313001 For any queries, please contact to: Dr. Shriram Pandey, Asst. Professor & I/C-Mob 9636383110 or mail to libsc(a)mlsu.ac.in ************************************************************************************ Dr. Shriram Pandey, Ph.D Assistant Professor & In charge Department of Library and Information Science Mohanlal Sukhadia University (Re-Accredited with "A" grade by NAAC) Udaipur-313001, Rajasthan, India Cell: +91 9636383110 |Alternate E-mail: drshrirampandey(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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Subject Indexing Process : Chapter from MLIS Thesis
by Salman Haider 22 May '16

22 May '16

*Subject Indexing Process <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/05/subject-indexing-process.…>* https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/05/subject-indexing-process.… A new article in the Librarianship Studies & Information Technology <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/> blog provides an exhaustive description of Subject Indexing Process <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/05/subject-indexing-process.…> Contents ------------------------------ - What is an index? - What are the most trusted definitions of an index? - What is subject indexing? - What is the subject indexing process? *Index* The term ‘index’ has been derived from the Latin word ‘indicare’ which means to indicate or to point out. Here it refers to guide to a particular concept in a document. Index is a systematic guide of *items *contained in a document or *concepts *derived from it. Items denote the name of the author, title, etc.; concepts may be like classification <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/08/classification-glossary-li…> , cataloguing <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/05/cataloging-glossary-librar…>, etc. To elaborate a bit more it may be said that an index is a systematic guide to the items of published literature in a collection, or concepts derived from a collection. The purpose of index is to locate and retrieve the needed items or concepts in a collection. An index is consist of entries. Each entry is a unit of an index. These entries are arranged in a systematic order. ... ... ... ... (Visit below link to read complete article) *Read now complete article:* *https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/05/subject-indexing-process.html* <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2016/05/subject-indexing-process.…> The project "annotated bibliography" was worked out as Master of Library & Information Science <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/p/master-of-library-and-informati…> (MLIS <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/p/master-of-library-and-informatio…>) dissertation in the Department of Library and Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, India <http://www.amu.ac.in/departmentpage.jsp?did=80>. Information Access Through The Subject <https://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/2015/04/information-access-throug…> is a very much appreciated work (see Testimonials <http://salman-haider.wix.com/thesis#!top10/mainPage>). It earned the author <https://www.facebook.com/SalmanHaiderAuthor> S. Bashiruddin – P. N. Kaula Gold Medal, Post Graduate Merit Scholarship, First Division, and IInd Position <http://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/p/academic-achievements-award-of-s.html> in the MLIS <http://librarianshipstudies.blogspot.com/p/master-of-library-and-informatio…> program. *Salman Haider* <https://salmanhaider.blogspot.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC MOURNS SAD DEMISE OF S K Kapoor, A popular Ex-Librarian of GSI, Kolkata
by IASLIC Kolkata 22 May '16

22 May '16

*IASLIC MOURNS SAD DEMISE OF S K Kapoor* Surinder Kumar Kapoor (1937-2016) (popularly known as S K Kapoor) former Vice President (1990-91) and former General Secretary (1982-87) of IASLIC breathed his last on 15th of May 2016 due to multiple cardiac arrest. He obtained his M Lib Sc Degree from Jadavpur University. He worked as a Senior Librarian, Geological Survey of India, Kolkata till his retirement. He had a commendable love and regards for the LIS profession and for IASLIC as well. S K Kapoor was attached with IASLIC in different capacity - as an Editor of IASLIC Bulletin, as convenor of different divisions coordination and cooperation division, study circle division in different point of time. He contributed a good number of articles in professional journals, presented a number of papers in national and international seminars and conferences, and edited seminar/conference proceedings of IASLIC. Apart from library science he had immense interest in Astrology and his predictions regarding natural calamity like earthquake were resulted in reality many times. He used to write articles on such predictions using his pen-name 'Dhruba'. He had expertise in Homeopathy too and was popular in his locality as a homeopathy pratitioner. IASLIC condoles his sad demise and bereavement. IASLIC conveys its heartfelt condolence to all members of his family. Pijushkanti Panigrahi General Secretary, IASLIC -- Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in -- Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IASLIC 27th National Seminar 2016
by IASLIC Kolkata 21 May '16

21 May '16

*IASLC 2016* *IASLIC 27th National Seminar 2016* *Organized by * *Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library and **School of Studies in Library and Information Science**, *Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India PIN – 492010 Theme *Social Networking and Impact on Libraries* Special Interest Group Discussion SIG01 : Social Sciences Information *Customer Satisfaction Management * *in Library and Information Services* SIG02 : Computer Application in LIS *Mobile Technology in Libraries* *Venue* *Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library*, Pt Ravishankar Shukla University*, *Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh, India, PIN - 492010 *Organising Secretary* *Dr Suparna Sen Gupta, Librarian,* Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library, Pt Ravishankar Shukla University, Amanaka G.E.Road, Raipur, Chhattisgarh (India) – 492010 e-mail: library_prsu(a)rediffmail.com, *Mobile* : 9425228456 India *Date * *December 22 – 24, 2016* For Detail Information Cantact Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, General Secretary,Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com -- Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic(a)vsnl.net or iaslic.india(a)gmail.com www.iaslic1955.org.in *Join IASLIC, Contribute to IASLIC, Strengthen IASLIC* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: Preprints
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 May '16

20 May '16

Friends: The latest issue of Science (AAAS) carries a four-page article on an interesting idea. Both Prof. VijayRaghavan, Secretary, DBT, and Prof. Soumya Swaminathan, DG, ICMR and Secretary, DHR, are among the authors of the paper. Please distribute the paper referred to below widely in your institution, especially among life scientists and biomedical researchers. There was a time when the Ingelfinger rule dangled over the heads of researchers like a Democles sword, but now publishers give researchers a little more freedom. Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 *Science* 20 MAY 2016 • VOL 352, ISSUE 6288, 899 - 902 Preprints for the life sciences The time is right for biologists to post their research findings onto preprint servers By Jeremy M. Berg, Needhi Bhalla, Philip E. Bourne, Martin Chalfie, David G. Drubin, James S. Fraser, Carol W. Greider, Michael Hendricks, Chonnettia Jones, Robert Kiley, Susan King, Marc W. Kirschner, Harlan M. Krumholz, Ruth Lehmann, Maria Leptin, Bernd Pulverer, Brooke Rosenzweig, John E. Spiro, Michael Stebbins, Carly Strasser, *Sowmya Swaminathan*, Paul Turner, Ronald D. Vale, *K. VijayRaghavan*, Cynthia Wolberger

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One day seminar on how to avoid plagiarism
by Vimal Kumar V. 20 May '16

20 May '16

Dear Friends, Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region in association with School of Tourism Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University going to organise seminar on How to avoid plagiarism on 30 May 2016. The seminar is designed to enhance your academic communication skills, give awareness about plagiarism and share strategies to tackle plagiarism threat. Session-1 Scientific writing without similarity Prof. Sabu Thomas School of Chemical Sciences, Mahatma Gandhi University Session-2 Writing in the Social Sciences Prof. John Stephen Moolakkattu Dean and HOD, Dept. of International Relations, Central University of Kerala. Session-3 Strategies to avoid plagiarism Sri. Jasimudeen S. Librarian St. Stephens College, Uzhavoor Session-4 Plagiarism detection softwares Sri. Jasimudeen S. Librarian St. Stephens College, Uzhavoor Valedictory session Who can participate Working Library Professionals, Faculty Members, Students and Research scholars. Venue: School of Tourism Studies, Mahatma Gandhi University Registration: Registration fee is Rs. 350 (includes working lunch, tea and snacks) Online registration at http://tinyurl.com/zpr8ndh Last date of registration: 25 May 2016 More details at https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/one-day-seminar-on-how-to-avoid-… Regards, -- Vimal Kumar V. Technical Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala- 686 560 Web: http://www.vimalkumar.info Blogs: http://linuxhalwa.blogspot.com http://kohageek.blogspot.in http://dspacegeek.blogspot.in http://moovandan.blogspot.in <http://moovandan.blogspot.in> --------------------------------------------------------------------------- "I forget what I was taught. I only remember what I have learnt" -Patrick White -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New notification related to API score for Dy. Librarian/Librarian
by vinod mishra 19 May '16

19 May '16

Dear All, New notification of UGC indicates some flexibility/Change in API score for Dy.Librarian/Librarian. Please refer from page number 42. I have filed some RTI on the same few days back. http://mishravk.com/2015/09/rti-api/ http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2016/169617.pdf Thanking You -- 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/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Know the availability of the Book -M. Evans Munroe, Teacher's guide to accompany calculus, Philadelphia: Saunders, (1970).
by Vivek Yadav 18 May '16

18 May '16

Dear LIS Members, One of our users need a book which is not available to us. Kindly let us know the availability of that book in your libraries, so that we can get it through Inter Library Loan. The Book details are: M. Evans Munroe, Teacher's guide to accompany calculus, Philadelphia: Saunders, (1970). Thanks and regards. Vivek Kumar Yadav yadavvk(a)iitk.ac.in P.K. Kelkar Library IIT Kanpur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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