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Walk in interview at IGIDR, Mumbai, for a temporary vacancy in the library.
by G.K.MANJUNATH 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

The Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai, is looking for suitable candidate for a temporary post of 'Library Assistant / Trainee', on contract basis. Name of the post : Library Assistant / Trainee Number of post: 1 Age : 26 years as on June 1, 2015 Qualification : M.L.I.Sc (55% and above) Experience : 0- 6 months Salary : Rs.l4OOO/- pm (Consolidated; all inclusive) Period of appointment : 8 months Venue & Date for interview : IGIDR (Admin. Conference) on June 16, 2015, at 2.00 pm Candidates who like attend the interview are required bring their resume, mentioning two references, and all the original testimonials (starting from lOth standard) with a set of photocopy. Candidates shall attend the interview at their own expense. Those selected are expected join for duty by July 1, 2015. Thanks, Dr.G.K.Manjunath Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Inst of Development Research Film City Road Santosh Nagar Goregaon(East ) MUMBAI - 400 065 India Phone: 022-28416528 email: gkm(a)igidr.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 Research Methods and Technical Writing in Information Studies - reminder
by mailman＠ncsi.iisc.ernet.in 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

From: "SRELS" <srels.bangalore(a)gmail.com> Date: Tue, June 2, 2015 12:16 pm Workshop on Research Methods and Technical Writing in Information Studies (15-16 June 2015) Organized by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science (SRELS) in association with Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering (EAnOE), PES University About the Workshop There are nearly 100 universities in the country that are offering doctoral programmes in Information Studies. Although each one of the researchers actually works on a different research question, there are many common problems that most of the researchers face. The quality of a piece of research is a function of the quality of data, the data analysis tools employed and the way the research outcome is presented. Some of the questions that most researchers face are: - How does one go about selecting a research problem? - What is a hypothesis? How to formulate hypotheses? - What are the most appropriate methods for data collection and the relevant statistical tools / tests for data analysis? How to decide on the appropriate instrument for data collection and how to design one? How to analyze and present data? How to interpret data? - What is technical writing and what are the components of a good technical report / theses? How to present ideas in technical writing? Objectives of the Workshop The workshop aims at answering the questions stated above. The workshop faculty is drawn from a pool of eminent professors who have long and rich experience both as researchers in their own individual capacity and as research supervisors at the Ph.D. level. The workshop methodology will employ case studies to illustrate and explain in addition to lectures supplemented by slides and discussions. Venue of the Workshop: PES University, 100 ft Ring Road, Banashankari, III Stage, Bangalore 560 085 Workshop Fee: Rs. 2000/- for full-time Ph.D. students and Rs. 2500/- for those who are employed; Participants will have to make their own arrangements for accommodation and transport. Tea and lunch will be served. The fee should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft / Cheque (payable at Bangalore) drawn in favour of "Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science" and mailed along with details of name & address, E-mail ID and contact number to: K.N. Prasad The Executive Officer Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, 702, 42nd Cross, III Block, Rajajinagar, Bangalore 560 010 Phone 080-23305109; E-mail: srels(a)dataone.in<mailto:srels@dataone.in>

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Need of Article
by YASHWANT G KANADE 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear Members, One of our scientist need the following article. please arrange so send the soft copy. Thrombosis: A Major Contributor to Global Disease Burden.Arterioscler Thromb Vasc Biol. 2014;34:2363-2371 Please, let me know if you can arrange the full text PDF of this article FOC. With thanks & regards, William -- YASHWANT G KANADE SGO / LIBRARIAN Library and Information Sciences 1st Floor, B Wing Division of Biological Sciences Indian Institute of Science BENGALURU - 560012, Karnataka, INDIA kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in; ceslib(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in Phone: 080-22932786 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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National Seminar on RE-DEFINING THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN INDIAN CULTURE AND MODERN SOCIETY, MLSU, Udaipur
by Shriram Pandey 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

National Seminar on RE-DEFINING THE STRATEGIC ROLE OF LIBRARIES IN INDIAN CULTURE AND MODERN SOCIETY Sponsored by Indian Council of Social Science Research, New Delhi July 30-31, 2015 Under joint auspices of Library, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur In Association with Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare, Ghaziabad Venue: Library, Mohanlal Sukhadia University (NAAC accredited A Grade University) Udaipur-313 001, Rajasthan Website: www.mlsu.ac.in E-mail: libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com Organising Secretary Dr. P.S. Rajput Asstt. Librarian, Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, Rajasthan, 313 001, India Phone: 0294-2413955 (M) +91 96 366 76 451 E-mail: libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com THE THEME The Contemporary modern Indian society, an information society with distinct culture within the society groups is not static infact its culture changes from time to time. The new inventions in the area of Information Technology have changed the face of society radically. One of the key elements that is crutial to democratic information development is open access to information. And libraries quench the users desire for information, data, knowledge and indirectly culture also. This seminar is an attempt to bring forth all the concerns, innovative ideas and strategies of LIS professionals and managers that aim to make Indian libraries the most promising place. Rediscover the Indian in you in relation with being a part of library that preserves rich heritage of Indian culture. Give feathers to innovative ideas and re-define the strategic role of libraries in Indian culture and modern society" in this digital era. This major theme is further divided into sub-themes as detailed below: · Preservation of literature on Indian culture · Content creation and collection development · Social and cultural networks · IPR, copyright issues · Total Quality Management and Marketing · Open Access Movement and ICT enabled technologies · Indian Manuscripts and digital projects for heritage · Automation, Knowledge Management & Human Resource Management · Change Management, Leadership and Communication · IR, OSS and Data mining · Mobile, RFID, digital image and Web technologies for modern society · Information seeking behavior, Internet based resources and services. How to Submit Paper Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes are invited from students, researchers, academicians, LIS professional, managers and interested IT professionals. You are requested to submit an electronic copy of the full-length paper in English at libraryseminar2015(a)gmail.com on or before July 05, 2015. Guidelines for Manuscript Preparation The papers should be based on research surveys, case studies or action plans between 2500-3000 words in length including tables, diagrams, etc. Text should be printed in Times New Roman with font size 12, typed in 1.5 spaces. Text should be typed in A4 paper with standard margins (2.54 cm in all four sides). Also, each paper should contain an abstract, upto maximum ten keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references. The paper should also contain the author(s) name, title, organization, address, telephone, and E-mail address. All references should be presented according to the APA Style only. All papers submitted shall be subjected to blind review by a technical committee. Based on paper evaluation report, paper shall be accepted for publication/presentation and Best written and Best presented Paper Award respectively in below categories each. Best Paper Award (A) For academician, professionals etc. (B) For Student/Research scholars Important dates 05 July 2015 : Last date for submission of paper 15 July 2015 : Last date for Registration About MLSU Mohanlal Sukhadia University at Udaipur, Rajasthan (India) is a UGC recognized multi-faculty affiliating state university established by an Act in the year 1962 to cater the needs of higher education in Southern Rajasthan. The University has 33 departments under four constituent colleges. The university has more than 193 affiliated colleges with an enrollment of about 1.8 lakh students. As a mark of respect in the memory of late Sri Mohanlal Sukhadia the architect of modern Rajasthan, the university was renamed as Mohanlal Sukhadia University in 1984. MLSU, Library The University Library was constituted in 1962 and the Extension Library of the University of Rajasthan working in the Udaipur was merged into it in 1966. The College Libraries were created gradually with the establishment of the Colleges. In 1987 the Rajasthan Agricultural University was spilt up from the University and all the College Libraries of Agricultural wing became the part of the Rajasthan Agricultural University. This library is member of INFLIBNET and DELNET, New Delhi, which has recently developed its WebPages. Readers can access our library record on the SUNET. The library also provides all possible information through Internet required by the research scholars. It is an e-library for browsing and accessing e-resources. It has recently been renovated and is now under CCTV Surveillance. About ISST Intellectuals Society for Socio-Techno Welfare (ISST) was established in 2009 with a mission to build a globally accepted intellectual potential among the youths, academicians and researchers. ISST's vision is to become one of the leading organizations, whose training programs and publications are globally accepted. To give pace to its working, ISST undertakes aids, co-coordinates, and augments research in various enumerated subjects of Sciences, Engineering, Management & Social Sciences. It organizes Lectures, Seminars, Conferences, Workshops, Training Programs and Audio-visual programs for the students, academicians and working professionals. The society publishes various journals in the field of Science, Engineering & Social Sciences and bestows honorary membership, prizes and awards to recognize people who have made exceptionally remarkable contributions in their respective fields. In the past, ISST has collaborated with various National & International organizations for more efficient functioning and fulfillment of its aims and achieving a milestone in its respective domain. As on today 250 Institutes including IITs, NITs, Central/State Universities/Affiliated Colleges, Govt./Private Engineering Colleges, Polytechnic Colleges and many subscription agencies have faith in ISST and subscribe its Journal(s). UDAIPUR The city of lakes, Udaipur is a beautiful city situated in the lap of Aravalli Range of Rajasthan, India. Udaipur is regarded as one of the most romantic cities of the world and subsequently, also known as the "Venice of East". Udaipur has been capital of Mewar for centuries. It is the land of lake side scenic sights, hilltop fortesses, and luxuriant gardens with fountains. The surrounding Udaipur has many attractions such as world famous Jaisamand lake (50K.M.), Kumbhalgarh Fort (85K.M.), Ranakpur Jain Temple (90K.M.), Nathdwara (48K.M.) and Chittorgarh (105K.M.). The climate of Udaipur is very pleasant in the month of July. The temperature varies between "25-30 Degree Celsius". Accommodation: Accommodation will be arranged for delegates from July 29 (6 PM) to July 31, 2015 (10 PM) for only who confirm and remit the full fees up to July 10, 2015. The accommodation will be provided in university guest house, hostels and economy hotels as per availability. Registration fees has to be sent along with Registration form. Registration fees include two breakfasts, tea/coffee, two lunches, one dinner, conference kit with proceeding, and opportunity to participate in the conference. Payment: Payment should be made through demand draft or at par multicity cheques to be drawn in favour of "ORG SEC RE DEF STRA ROLE OF LIICAMS" payable at Udaipur, or directly deposited to ICICI Bank A/c No. 6 9 3 9 0 1 7 0 0 7 0 6, IFSC Code I C I C 0 0 0 6 9 3 9. Send a scanned copy of counter foil of deposit slip. No spot registrations shall be accepted. Know details of the Seminar, please visit : http://www.mlsu.ac.in/upload/203_Conf%20Brochure%20MLSU%20Udaipur%2030-31%2… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article request
by ಶ್ರೀನಿವಾಸ್ ಸೀನು 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Respected Madam.....It would be appreciable if you could serve the following articles.... The Portable Madrasa: Print, publics, and the authority of the Deobandi `ulama BRANNON D. INGRAM Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 845-871 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000097, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Oct 2013 Between qanungos and clerks: the cultural and service worlds of Hindustan's pensmen, c. 1750–1850 HAYDEN BELLENOIT Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 872-910 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000218, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Apr 2014 Madrasa Reforms and Islamic Modernism in Bangladesh MASOODA BANO Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 911-939 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X12000790, Published online by Cambridge University Press 07 Oct 2013 The Case of Ayesha, Muslim ‘Courts’, and the Rule of Law: Some ethnographic lessons for legal theory JEFFREY A. REDDING Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 940-985 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000024, Published online by Cambridge University Press 13 Feb 2014 Women of ‘Ill Repute’: Ethics and Urdu literature in colonial India SARAH WAHEED Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 986-1023 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000048, Published online by Cambridge University Press 23 Apr 2014 Throwing Snowballs in France: Muslim sipahis of the Indian Army and Sheikh Ahmad's dream, 1915–1918 GAJENDRA SINGH Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 1024-1067 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000188, Published online by Cambridge University Press 13 Feb 2014 Shari'at and Muslim community in colonial Punjab, 1865–1885 ROBERT IVERMEE Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 04, July 2014, pp 1068-1095 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000164, Published online by Cambridge University Press 22 Apr 2013 Sex, Bricks and Mortar: Constructing Class in a Central Indian Steel Town JONATHAN PARRY Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1242-1275 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X1400002X, Published online by Cambridge University Press 08 Apr 2014 Sons of Soil, Sons of Steel: Autochthony, Descent and the Class Concept in Industrial India ANDREW SANCHEZ and CHRISTIAN STRÜMPELL Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1276-1301 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X14000213, Published online by Cambridge University Press 14 May 2014 Entrapped Entrepreneurship: Labour contractors in the South Indian garment industry GEERT DE NEVE Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1302-1333 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000747, Published online by Cambridge University Press 03 Mar 2014 An ‘Expanded’ Class Perspective: Bringing capitalism down to earth in the changing political lives of Adivasi workers in Kerala LUISA STEUR Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1334-1357 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X14000407, Published online by Cambridge University Press 01 Jul 2014 ‘Yeh azaadi jhooti hai!’: The shaping of the opposition in the first year of the Congress raj SHALINI SHARMA Modern Asian Studies, Volume 48, Issue 05, September 2014, pp 1358-1388 doi: 10.1017/S0026749X13000693, Published online by Cambridge University Press 05 Dec 2013 -- @*...,With Regards* *Srinivas, K* *ISEC, Bangalore-560072.* *Email: srinivasamlisc(a)gmail.com <srinivasamlisc(a)gmail.com>* *Mobile: 9900644214* -- 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 Respected Satya Ranjan Dey, Head-ICAST, CSIR-NAL, Bangalore
by Shankar Nadoor 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Respected Sir, On this Achievement, We wish You Hearty Congratulations, May Your Life Always Shower With Such Great Success and Happiness. Thanks & Regards Shankar Nadoor MSRIT,Bangalore-54 https://sites.google.com/site/shankarnadoor/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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VACANCY
by Shaikh.S. Simee 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear All, There a vacancy for the post of the librarian in The Somaiya School Vidyavihar, who ever is interested kindly mail your resume to simee(a)somaiya.edu and leena.k(a)somaiya.edu. thanks -- You can fool the whole world down the pathway of years And get pats on the back as you pass But your final reward will be heartache and tears If you've cheated the man in the glass -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Article Request
by Vinay Kumar Sharma 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Dear LIS Professionals, Can you please get me below given paper? It would be great help to me. Title: Long Span Space Frame Hangar Roof with Suspended Docking System and Cranes for Heavy Maintenance of 747-400 Aircraft for Air India at Mumbai, India Author: Joglekar, Khanra, Navani, Dadlani Publication: International Journal of Space Structures> List of Issues> Volume 14, Issue 3 DOI: 10.1260/0266351991494821 URL: http://multi-science.atypon.com/doi/abs/10.1260/0266351991494821 thanks & regards Vinay Kumar Sharma Librarian Sarath Engineering and Technology N.H. - 08, Nr. Chiloda Himatnagar-383125 Gujarat -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture at DRTC
by drtc＠isibang.ac.in 03 Jun '15

03 Jun '15

Invitation Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute (ISI), Bengaluru 560059 Coordially invites all the professionals, researchers and students of Library and Information Science for the lecture on Why the library customers complain to the libraries? By Dong-Geun Oh, Ph.D, MLIS, MBA Keimyung University, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Graduate School, Director, Brain Korea (BK) 21 Plus: Asian LIS Research and Network Team, Director, University for Creative Korea (CK-1): Global Information Specialist Education Program, Director, School of Library and Information Service, Keimyung University, Daegu, 704-701, South Korea Foreign Guest Professor, Ph.D. Program in Information Science, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University (STOU), Thailand Co-Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Information Science Theory and Practice, International Journal (<</font>http://www.jistap.org/>) Date: 8th June, 2015 Time: 2 pm to 3 pm Venue: G-16, DRTC Class Room, ISI Campus A.R.D. Prasad Professor and Head, DRTC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy for 'Library Trainees' at the Library IIT Gandhinagar Gujarat
by TS Kumbar 02 Jun '15

02 Jun '15

Dear Colleagues, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to recommend potential candidates to work with us. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR* *Vacancy for Library Trainees* *2015-16* The Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGn) library is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed *fresh Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science* from recognized Indian universities to serve as *Library Trainees *purely on a temporary basis for one year. *Essential Qualifications: Master’s in Library & Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent with First Class* *Nature of Traineeship*: Learn while you work on different functions & services of the library. *Duration*: The duration of traineeship will be for one year (usually July-July). *Remuneration*: Consolidated stipend of Rs.18,000/- per month. *The selected candidates will have to work from Monday-Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis.* No TA/DA will be paid to the candidates for attending the written test & interview. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent academic record & performance in the written test & personal interview. *Number of Trainees to be Admitted:* Four *Age Limit*: 26 years as on 22nd June, 2015 (the date of test & interview). Relaxation for SC, ST & PD category Candidates Qualifications: MLISc or equivalent with 60%, Age Limit-31 years Interested candidates *who meet the above mentioned basic requirements* may send their application in a prescribed form along with resume inserting a passport size photograph to it and all required documents, to librarytrainees(a)iitgn.ac.in *by 15th June, 2015* *and directly come for the written test & interview without waiting for a call letter. The written test will be in English. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth, qualifications & category.* Candidates who have appeared for their final year examination and are expecting the results before the test & interview date may also apply, *but must produce the final marks sheet at the time of test & interview, in proof of them having passed the examination in FIRST CLASS.* *Date for written test & interview*: *22nd June, 2015 (Monday) at 9.30am.* *Venue for written test & interview*: Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar, VGEC Campus, Chandkheda,at the crossing of Visat-Gandhinagar Highway with New C.G.Road, Ahmedabad - 382424. For more information about the Institute, Library and this announcement, please visit http://www.iitgn.ac.in/staff-on-contract.htm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanking you Kumbar Librarian -- Dr. T. S. Kumbar Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar V G E Complex Chandkheda, Visat-Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad 382 424* |* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: + 91-79-32454368 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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