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LIS Links Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 6, 2015
by Badan Barman 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Respected forum members, Thank you for your continuous interest in the LIS Links Newsletter. You can view the LIS Links Newsletter, Vol. 1, No. 6, 2015 from the website: http://goo.gl/MqWAo5 -- Badan Barman, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam, India. Email: info(a)badanbarman.in 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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Fwd: Refresher Course in LIS at Calicut University
by veerankutty 01 Sep '15

01 Sep '15

Dear Sir / Madam, The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (Erstwhile Academic Staff College), University of Calicut is conducting a three-week Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 16th September to 06th October 2015. Applications, duly approved by the Principal/Head of the College/Department concerned, are invited on the prescribed form from eligible and interested candidates. The applications should reach the Director, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut on or before 04th September 2015. TA and DA will be given to the participants as per UGC rules. We request you to publicise this course among the professional colleagues of your University/College/Department/Library. For more details and application form, visit the Calicut University HRDC website at < http://www.ugcasccalicut.info/>. HRDC Phone Number: 0494-2407351. Yours sincerely, *Dr. Mohamed Haneefa K.* Assistant Professor Department of Library & Information Science University of Calicut, Kerala, INDIA Phone : 09895622811 (M), 0494-2449944 (R) E-mail: dr.haneefa(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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Call for Papers & Registration -- National Conf. on Recent Trends in Computing & Communications on 14th Oct 2015.
by Mohan Hr 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Dear all, The 3rd National Conference on Recent Trends in Computing and Communications is being organised on 14th Oct 2015 at SS Shasun Jain College for Women, T. Nagar, Chennai - 600017. This conference is supported by Computer Society of India, Chennai Chapter and IEEE Computer Society, Madras Chapter. The members of CSI & IEEE are eligible for concessional registration. The call for papers and registration are open. For more details pl. visit http://www.shasuncollege.edu.in/nationalconf.html You may also contact Ms.S.Banupriya - 9791064825 or Ms. J Maria Janita - 9941117710 or email nccsshasun(a)gmail.com With regards HR Mohan Chair, IEEE CS & PCS and IPP, CSI http://hrm-infoforuse.blogspot.in http://infoforuse.blogspot.in https://www.facebook.com/mohan.hr.524 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries [Survey]
by Raj Kishor Kampa 31 Aug '15

31 Aug '15

Dear Sir/Madam, I am writing to request you to participate in the survey on *Application and Use of Open Source Software (OSS) in Indian Libraries*. The information provided by you in the survey will be used for academic purpose only and kept in confidential.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. *Please participate in the survey and help assist in my academic endeavour. * Thank you in advance for your academic gesture by providing the honest feedback. *CLICK HERE TO TAKE THE SURVEY <http://indianlibrarian.com/survey/index.php/786998/lang-en>* You may save and resume later the partially saved survey by clicking the " *Resume Later*" *Please ignore, if you have already participated in the survey.* Regards, *Raj Kishor Kampa, **M.A., M.Lib & Info. Sc., (UGC-NET), PGJMC, PhD (Pursuing)* *Jaipuria Institute of Management, Jaipur* | 1, Bambala Institutional Area, | Pratap Nagar, Sanganer |Jaipur 302 033 | INDIA |T.+91 141-4771300 ||F. +91 141-2771334 |E. raj.kampa(a)jaipuria.ac.in <director.jaipur(a)jaipuria.ac.in> |Web. www.jaipuria.ac.in/jaipur -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Attractions of National Conference on Scientometrics and IoT
by Ishwar Goudar 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Dear Professionals, Attractions/Positice Aspects of fast approachingTwo Day (25-26 Aug 2015) National Conference on Scientometrics and Internet of Things (IoT): 1. Plenary talks by experts from industry and academia 2. Preconference Tutorials at no extra charges 3. Conference explores links/applications between Scientometrics and IoT 4. Selected papers will be published in SRELS Journal of Information Management 5. Supported by Publishing industry, Corporates and Academia 6. Successfully Fourth in the series with good and active participation Apart from takeaways from Pre-conference Tutorials and Session Theme Papers by subject experts, participants will get an opportunity for presenting their research papers Organisers: Institute of Scientometrics (http://www.instmetrics.org/) in association with NCSI-Net Foundation (http://ncsinet.org) . Conference Dates: 25-26th September 2015 Conference Venue: The Solitaire Hotel, 3 Kumara Krupa Road, Madhavanagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001 Topics of Pre-conference Tutorials on the opening day: 1. Altmetrics: A New Path for LIS Research 2. Databases for Scientometric Research- Search Techniques and Data Analysis Resource Persons: Prof. I. K. Ravichandra Rao, Prof. S L Sangam, Dr. I R N Goudar and Dr. S M Pujar What to expect from the Tutorials? - Identify & explore databases for Scientometrics Research - Deep dive into search, retrieval & analysis - Tips, techniques & insights... - Demo access to the actual bibliographic and citation database(s) - Almetrics - The Concept, Methodologies and Developments Conference Theme: Scientometrics & Internet of Things (IoT). Part – I: Scientometrics Metrics Evolution: Librametrics, Bibliometrics, Informatics, Scientometrics, Webometrics & Altmetrics i. Empirical Laws of Bibliometrics ii. Growth Studies iii. Collaborative Studies iv. Obsolescence studies v. National Science Policy Indicators vi. Citation Analysis vii. Ranking of Universities and Institutions etc. viii. Journal Impact Factor & H- Index (Latest Developments) ix. Limitations and Issues concerned to Research Quality Indicators x. Recent Trends Part – II Internet of Things (IoT) i) Concept of IoT ii) IoT and its impact and application in LIS iii. IoT & Scientometrics iv. Systems and Machines v. Data vi. Applications The Organising Committee is in the process of inviting few more top resources on the topics of Conference. Call for Papers: The organizing committee invites good quality papers on research and technical works, case studies, technology updates, etc. related to the themes and sub-themes of the conference mentioned above. Important Dates: Submission of papers: August 31, 2015 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: September 10, 2015 Registration (Fee. Rs. 2000/-): September 15, 2015 Conference Dates: September 25-26, 2015 Those interested in submitting conference papers may please submit the same to Conference Management System (http://ncsinet.org/conference) by 31st Aug 2015 More details of the conference is available at conference website at http://www.scientometrics.asia/ Organising Secretary: Anand Byrappa Organising Committee Chair: Prof. TD Kemparaju Conference Director: Prof. SL Sangam "Access E-Resources for Academic and Research Excellence" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dr. I.R.N. Goudar - Adjunct Professor, Mangalore University - Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser Bangalore University Library, BANGALORE - 560056 - Ex. Visiting Professor Cum Library Adviser, UoM, Mysore - Ex. Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore - Ex. Dy Librarian, IITM, Chennai - Ex. Scientist (Information), IICT, Hyderabad - Fulbright Scholar, Univ. of Michigan and Columbia Univ, USA (1995-96) - British Council Scholar (1982-83) E-mail: goudarishwar(a)gmail.com Tel: 080-23215510 Mob: 91+9611165781 (If not reachable pl try land line) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open data for development
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Please see http://blogs.worldbank.org/ic4d/new-report-how-open-data-can-drive-sustaina… Best. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free text books (or alternatives)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Friends in the LIS Community: Please recommend to your vice chancellors and deans to 'eliminate textbooks' as is being done at the University of Maryland and help students of your institutions. Please see < http://college.usatoday.com/2015/08/27/maryland-university-to-eliminate-tex… >. Best. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Shared Post] Forget the outrage: Stop signing away your author rights to corporations
by Arun 30 Aug '15

30 Aug '15

Arun (subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com) thinks you may be interested in the following post: Forget the outrage: Stop signing away your author rights to corporations http://savageminds.org/2015/08/22/forget-outrage-stop-signing-away-rights-c… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Demonstrating the value of libraries
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Aug '15

29 Aug '15

Friends: Here is an excerpt from a news story in the latest issue of the* Bookseller*, < http://www.thebookseller.com/news/essential-councillors-understand-value-li… >. Nick Poole, CEO of CILIP, argues that research has proven having access to a library service delivered by qualified professionals can support teachers by boosting learning outcomes, literacy and pupil attainment. “Library services across the UK are delivering frontline support which helps reduce the pressure on health and social care services that make up some 20% of council spending,” Poole said. CILIP noted that some authorities have been able to strengthen their reserves during the period of the report, but still urged councils to consider retaining a quality library service as a means of avoiding significant cost increases elsewhere in their expenditure before building up reserves. The information was derived from Department for Communities and Local Government Revenue Summary Outturn returns submitted by local authorities in England. Good to hear that quality library service provided by 'qualified' (meaning with the right skills and attitudes) can not only boost learning outcomes in schools, literacy and pupil attainment but also make a difference in health and social care. It was Wassily Leontief, who won the Nobel in Economics in 1973, who showed tht investment in one area would have impact on other areas. Now the UK experience has shown the value of investing in public and school libraries. I have no idea of how the relation between library investment and its impact on health and social care and literacy and learning outcome in schools was established nor do I know the techniques used in this input-output analysis. But I am sure similar studies should be done in India so we could also show how valuable our public libraries are. Any takers? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), Two Day Workshop on KOHA,September 12 – 13, 2015
by Sriram V 29 Aug '15

29 Aug '15

Dear All, KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD) announces its 10th training programme, a Two Day Workshop on KOHA, the Open Source Library Management Software, during September 12 – 13, 2015. The programme will be held at the KLA Centre for Professional Development (KLA-CPD), on the premises of KLA Head Quarters, Thiruvananthapuram. Who can participate: Working Library Professionals, LIS Students and Researchers in LIS. Venue: Room No. 36, 2nd Floor, Kairalie Plaza Annexe, Karamana P.O., Thiruvananthapuram-695 002. Date & Time: Sept. 12 & 13, 2015; 10.00 am to 5.00 pm Resource Persons: Shri Arun V R (KSCSTE, Tvpm) and Shri Ashkar K (Mathrubhumi, Tvpm) Training mode: Demonstration and Hands on sessions Course Fee: Rs 1000/- (includes study kit+software CD/DVD, working lunch, tea and snacks) Number of seats: 10 (Ten) only Registration: On first come first served mode. Online Registration: https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/23/two-day-workshop-on-koha-online-… Last date for registration: 05/09/2015 or until all seats are occupied, which ever is earlier ——————————————————————————– Registration fee must be paid through bank transfer mode or as a Demand Draft. By fund transfer to: Name: Kerala Library Association A/c No. 67061603692 IFSC Code: SBTR0000292 Bank Name: State Bank Of Travancore Branch Name: KUOC Trivandrum Branch Address: Kerala University PO, Thiruvananthapuram – 695034 ______________________________________ Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of Kerala Library Association, payable at Thiruvananthapuram. The DD must be send to Mr S. L. Faisal, (Treasurer, KLA), TC 2/317, PVN-B/23, Pillaveedu Nagar, Kesavadasapuram, Pattom Palace P. O, Thiruvananthapuram – 695004. _______________________________________ Registration will be confirmed only after the receipt of the prescribed fee All communications will be primarily through e-mail. For more details: Shri N. Parameswaran & Shri N. Sukumaran Nair, Coordinators, KLA-CPD Mob:09387822201/09447213155 (npwaran49@yahoo.co.in/sukukla@yahoo.com) Mr Sriram V., Mob: 09447251892 / Mr S. L. Faisal., Mob: 09447699724 Click here for more details https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2015/08/24/kla-centre-for-professional-deve… Thanks and Regards, S. L. Faisal Treasurer, KLA Mobile: +91 9447699724 (slfaizal at gmail.com) Thanks and Regards, V. Sriram -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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