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UNESCO-UNAOC MILID Yearbook 2015: Call for Papers
by Jagtar Singh 16 Jan '15

16 Jan '15

Dear Professional Colleagues, Proposals are now being sought for articles to be published in the 2015 Yearbook on media and information literacy and intercultural dialogue. The MILID Yearbook is a peer reviewed academic publication and a joint initiative of the UNESCO-UNAOC University Cooperation Programme on Media and Information Literacy and Intercultural Dialogue. The cooperation programme was launched in 2011 within the framework of the UNESCO university twinning programme (UNITWIN). The MILID university network now consists of 14 universities from all regions of the world. MILID Yearbook 2013 and 2014 published in cooperation with the Nordic Information Centre for Media and Communication Research (NORDICOM). The objectives of the Yearbook are to: · Strengthen and deepen the knowledge concerning MILID on global, regional and national levels including in the frame on human rights and democracy · Widen and deepen the knowledge concerning MILID · Widen and deepen the collaboration and exchange between the partner universities on media and information literacy · Visualize and stimulate research and practices within as well as outside the UNITWIN Network in the field of MILID while promoting a more holistic perspective The theme of the 2015 Yearbook is, *“Media and Information Literacy: Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.”* In the year 2000, governments and development partners all over the world agreed on global eight development targets called the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). 2015 is a pivotal year as it marks the end of the period during which the MDGs are to be reached and the year in which new global development targets are to be set. These new targets are referred to as the Post 2015 Sustainable Development Goals. This process is in its highest gear with ongoing debates and consultative meetings/initiatives globally both online and offline. While much progress has been made, achievement of the MDGs has been mixed across counties. *Key Sub-themes:* a. Governance, citizenship and freedom of expression; b. Access to information and knowledge for all citizens; c. Development of media, libraries, Internet and other information providers; d. Education, teaching, and learning – including professional development; e. Linguistic and cultural diversity as well as intercultural and interfaith dialogue; f. Women, children and youth, persons with disabilities and other marginalised social groups; g. Health and wellness; h. Business, industry, employment and sustainable economic development; i. Agriculture, farming, wildlife protection, forestry and natural resources conservation as well as other areas. All articles submitted must be linked to one of the sub-themes above. Special attention should be given to the intercultural dimensions of these areas. Papers should engage the reader to understand media and information literacy beyond their home country or professional area of competence. The focus of the papers should be on the theme “Media and Information Literacy: Post-2015 Sustainable Development Goals.” All papers must demonstrate a connection with at least three of the following components: 1. Yearbook theme and sub-themes 2. Global Alliance for Partnership on MIL (GAPMIL) Framework and Plan of Action 3. Content includes research findings, theories, or reflects learned experience and best practices in either application of MIL, teaching or curriculum design 4. Topic is of global interest and lends to increase visibility for the MILID Yearbook 5. Author’s academic or professional leadership in the field The Yearbook will contain articles from MILID university network (called partners or member universities) as well as experts or practitioners outside of the network. Equal value is placed on both groups. The centrality of information and communications to development is irrefutable. The MILID Yearbook will provide a case for media and information literacy (MIL) as a tool for open and inclusive sustainable development. It will draw on research findings, theories and practices of MIL, and development focusing on the theme and sub-themes of the Yearbook. *Please assure that the proposal for your article is received via email no later than 23 January 2015. *Please note that you may author the article yourself or you may work with colleagues within your university or outside your university to write an article. You are the lead person for assuring that we have a paper from your university or region. Please give this your highest priority so that this Yearbook may be a positive accomplishment for our MILID group. More information @ http://milunesco.unaoc.org/unesco-unaoc-mil-intercultural-dialogue-call-for… Authors will be notified of acceptance by 06 February 2015. Authors should be prepared to submit a full article by 06 March 2015. Length: 3,000 to 5,000 words (approximately 10-13 pages double-spaced) Please use the APA Style for the purpose of articles. Proposal submission form attached. Email proposals to: jagtardeep(a)gmail.com Dr. Jagtar Singh, Professor and Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (India) Please address questions to Jagtar Singh jagtardeep(a)gmail.com, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala (India), Alton Grizzle, a.grizzle(a)unesco.org, UNESCO, Paris (France), Sin Joan Yee, sjoan.yee(a)usp.ac.fj, University of South Pacific (Fiji), or Sherri Hope Culver shculver(a)temple.edu Temple University (USA), Center for Media and Information Literacy. *Proposal Submission Form* *Important Dates and Information* All articles and submissions must be in English. Abstracts for proposed articles must be submitted by 23 January 2015. Authors will be notified of acceptance by 06 February 2015. Authors should be prepared to submit a full article by 06 March 2015. Final papers: 3,000 to 5,000 words (approximately 10-13 pages double-spaced) *Email this form to jagtardeep(a)gmail.com <jagtardeep(a)gmail.com> by 23 January 2015. * *Name:* *Title:* *Email:* *Phone: * *Organization:* *BIO: (no more than 100 words)* *Topic:* LINK TO WHICH SUB-THEME (See Guideline) I understand and agree to meet the deadlines noted at the top of this document if my abstract is selected for the 2015 MILID Yearbook. Signature: Print name: -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IMF Data, now Open Access
by Shamprasad Pujar 15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15

Dear All, IMF has introduced a new platform to provide open access (Free) to all its data sets. The data sets include: International Financial Statistics, Balance of Payment Statistics, Government Finance Statistics, and Direction of Trade Statistics. IMF will run both systems (the old eLibrary and the new dissemination system) in parallel for three months to help transition users to the new platform. The new platform may be accessed at: http://data.imf.org Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar Deputy Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-2841 6547 E-mail: pujar(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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Seminar at JNU on 28th Jan. 2015 Hurry up for Registration
by Ramesh C Gaur 15 Jan '15

15 Jan '15

New Millennium LIS Professionals National Seminar on Transforming UNIVERSITY Libraries: JNU Leading the way Date: January 28, 2015 at 9:00 A.M Venue: Auditorium-I, Convention Centre, JNU Supported by Concept Note: The role of university library systems over a decade has undergone varied diverse changes. The university libraries have had to compete with the “world wide web” and IT savvy users to get the eyeball attention. These libraries, are not only started opening 24X7 physically but also making the available, all resources, at a touch of the key 24x7. In the University Library Systems, JNU is leading the way with modern, advanced services available round the clock not in campus but anywhere, anytime through the virtual world. The message has been loud and clear to the library leaders that transformation of university libraries is essential to deliver a fast, simple and systematic services through various tools to integrate all of the library’s’ diverse resources. The National Seminar intends to showcase and launch the services and tools recently initiated in the university library as a role model. In this series it includes New JNU Library website; Web Scale Discovery Solution; Athens Cloud based Access Gateway and Launch of Website of ETD 2015: 18th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations. i. The new JNU Library website has been designed on a open source and with attractive appearance, updated content, more functionality and usability with modern library world services integration. ii. The JNU Library through its dynamic design of “single search box” of Discovery Services intends to bring patrons back, to the library, as their first point of call for their information needs. The traditional tools provided by the library to search various library databases, catalogues and other electronic resources, all of which are in different silos and have totally uncommon characteristics leading to underutilized usage of library resources, among other challenges. Similarly, the Athens cloud solution adopted by JNU will ensure that all the patrons of JNU can now have access to virtually every subscribed information resource on their finger tips from the comfort of their homes or any other part of the world. iii. JNU library will be organising ETD 2015: 18th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations, which is an international symposium and a platform for gathering of current and future researchers and practitioners in the area of Electronic Theses and Dissertations. This event will be held in the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) Campus, New Delhi, India during 4th - 6th November 2015 with a theme “Evolving Genre of ETDs for Knowledge Discovery”. It is a unique event, first time to be organised in India. The event will provide an international forum where professionals and practitioners will deliberate upon the challenges and problems which they encounter while setting up ETD Archives. Tentative Programme Time Programme 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Registration 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Welcome Address and Introduction to the Seminar Dr Ramesh C Gaur, University Librarian Inaugural Address Prof. S K Sopory, Vice-Chancellor, JNU Special Address by Guest of Honor Prof. Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Secretary, University Grants Commission Launch of i. New JNU Library Website; ii. ETD 2015: 18th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations Website (etd2015india.in); iii. Ebsco Discovery Service and Open Athens Service at JNU Vote of Thanks Deputy Librarian, JNU 11:00 AM – 11:15 A.M High Tea 11:15 AM – 12:30 PM Session-1 Topic: Discovery Services in Academic Libraries Session Chair: Dr Ramesh .C Gaur, University Librarian, JNU 11:15 AM - 11:30 AM Speaker-1 - Dr Ramesh C Gaur, JNU Topic: Impact of Discovery Service on Usage of Resources @ JNU 11:30 AM - 11:45 AM Speaker2 - Dr. R. Samyuktha, Pondicherry University Topic: Web-Scale Discovery Services: Google-like Search experience 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM Discussants 1 - Dr Sanjeev Kumar, Director of NRC of NIFT Discussants 2 - Dr Rajendran, SRM University Discussants 3 - Dr S K Bose, IISER Discussants 4 - Dr Narender Kumar, University of Delhi Discussants 5 - Dr Vardhrajan, University of Hyderabad Discussants 6 - Mr Shaji John, Vice President EBSCO Information Services Pvt Ltd 12:15 AM - 12:30 PM Question and Answers 12:30 AM – 1:30 PM Session-2 Panel Discussion 12:30 AM – 1:30 PM Panel Discussion on: Resource Sharing and Setting of local consortia among academic libraries of Delhi & NCR Panelist -1 Prof Dinesh Singh, VC, University of Delhi/ Representative/University Librarian Panelist -2 Dr Kavita A Sharma, President, SAU or Representative/ Librarian Panelist -3 Prof Talat Ahmad, VC, JMI or Representative/University Librarian Panelist -4 Prof Nageshwar Rao, VC, IGNOU or Representative/University Librarian Panelist -5 Prof Shyam Mennon, VC, AUD or Representative/University Librarian Panelist -6 Prof Anil K Tyagi, VC, GGSIU or Representative/University Librarian Panelist -7 Prof Ranbir Singh, VC, NLU or Representative/University Librarian Panelist -8 Prof R K Shevgonkar, Director, IIT or Representative/ Librarian Panelist - 9 Prof M C Misra, Director, AIIMS or Representative/Librarian Panelist -10 Dr G M Aazi, VC, Jamia Hamdard or Representative/ Librarian Panelist -11 Prof Chandrima Shaha, NII or Representative/Librarian ***Confirmation is awaited*** 1:30 PM – 2:15 P.M Lunch 2:15 P.M - 3:45 PM Session-3 Topic: Remote Access Services in Academic Libraries Session Chair: Dr Gayas Makhdumi, Jamia Millia Islamia 02:15 AM - 02:30 AM Speaker-1 - Dr Parveen Babbar, JNU Topic: Remote Access to E-Resources Anytime Anywhere 02:30 PM - 03:45 PM Discussion Chair: Dr Ghaisas, Pune University Discussants 1-: Prof Jaideep Sharma, IGNOU Discussants 2- : Dr.Namita Khot, University of Kolhapur Discussants 3- : Dr. Chandra Mouli, Andhra University Discussants 4-: Dr Debal C Kar, Ambedkar University, Delhi Discussants 5-: Dr.Mayank Trivedi , MS University Baroda Discussants6: Dr.Bijayalakshmi Rautaray, KIIT University Bhuvneshwar Discussants7: Dr. Rishi Tiwari, Bimtech, NOIDA 03:45 AM - 04:00 PM Question and Answers 4:00 PM- 4:15 PM High Tea 4:15 P.M - 5:15 PM Session-4 Topic: E-Resource Services in Academic Libraries Session Chair: Dr.Rajib Bandopadhyay Jadhavpur University 04:15 PM - 05:15 PM Discussants 1-: Sh. Subhash Deshmukh, Indraprastha University, Delhi Discussants 2-: Dr Sanjay Kumar Gulati, Barkatullah University Discussants 3-: Mr Prabhakaran, TIFR Discussants 4-: Dr Tariq Ashraf, University of Delhi Discussants 5-: Dr Nabi Hassan, IIT, Delhi Discussants 6-: Dr Manorama Tripathi, JNU Discussants 7: Dr. Sanjay Kataria, JIIT, NOIDA 5:15- 5:30 PM Concluding Remarks by Dr Ramesh C Gaur, University Librarian, JNU Registration The conference is open to all Library and Information Science professionals. The academicians/researchers interested in modern libraries and librarianship may also attend. There is no registration fee. Registration is restricted to only 200 participants on "first-cum-first serve basis". Registration is mandatory. Only 200 participants on first-cum-first served basis will be registered. Please use the below link for registration: https://www.signupforms.com/registrations/3838 For any further information please feel free to contact: Dr. Ramesh C Gaur University Librarian, Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), 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 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Articles request
by janet lobo 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

Dear Sir/ Madam, One of our student needs the following Journal articles. If it is available please send the articles at the earliest. 1. The cytologic diagnosis of Mycobacterium kansasi tuberculosis by fluorescence microscopy of Papanicolaou-stained specimens, TH. KÜPPER, K. WEHLE, S. MARZAHN andP. PFITZER, Cytopathology, Volume 6, Issue 5, pages 331–338, October 1995 2. Morphological study of bacteria of the respiratory system using fluorescence microscopy of Papanicolaou-stained smears with special regard to the identification of Mycobacteria sp.TH. KÜPPER1, U. STEFFEN2, K. WEHLE1,G. RICHARTZ1 and P. PFITZER, Cytopathology, Volume 6, Issue 6, pages 388–402, December 1995 3. Kupper T, Wehle K, Pfitzer P: Fluorescence microscopy of papanicolaou-stained preparations. Acta Cytol 1994, 38:641 4. Braunstein H. Adriano SM. : Fluorescent stain for tubercle bacili in histologic sections: Diagnosis efficiancy in granulomatous lesions of lymph nodes> Am J Clin Pathol 1961, 36:37-40 Thanking You, With Kind Regards, Dr Janet Dotty Lobo Librarian Fr Muller Knowledge Centre Mangalore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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TISS is looking for LIBRARIAN
by Anand Dodamani 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

Dear All, Apologies for cross-posting. Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) Mumbai has invited applications from eligible and interested candidates for the position of Librarian. TISS was established in 1936 and is a deemed university fully funded by the University Grants Commission, Government of India. TISS has a well established library system which also offers academic programmes like MLISc, PGLIM and Ph.D. So it is looking for an experienced and dynamic librarian who can guide and take its library services and teaching programmes to new heights. The last date for application is *31st January, 2015.* *For more information, please visit* *http://www.tiss.edu/lefttop/jobs-tenders/faculty-positions-1 <http://www.tiss.edu/lefttop/jobs-tenders/faculty-positions-1> * With best regards, Anand Dodamani -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Special Lecture - 4
by chandrashekara m 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

Dear Professionals, MyDLIS (Department of Studies in Library and Information Science) University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore, and MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network) cordially invite you to the MyDLIS Golden Jubilee Celebrations 2014-15 Special Lecture -4 on “Web Scale Management and Discovery” by: Dr.H.S. Siddamallaiah Visiting Professor, Faculty of Informatics, Mahasarakham University, Thailand, and Former Principal Librarian and Information Officer NIMHANS, Bangalore, India Chief Guest: Prof. K.A. Raveesha Professor of Botany Director, Internal Quality Assurance Cell (IQAC) University of Mysore, Mysore Date: January 19, 2015 Time: 11.30 AM Venue: Seminar Hall, MyDLIS, Manasagangotri, Mysore Prof. M. Chandrashekara Chairman, DLIS, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysore - 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419398; Mob: 9448600970 Sri N.V. Sathyanarayana President, MILAN -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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245 - Title Statement - MARC to RDA Mapping
by Salman Haider 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

245 - Title Statement - MARC to RDA Mapping <http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2015/01/245-title-marc-rda…> MARC 21 Title Statement 245 tag and subfields with corresponding RDA Rules http://resourcedescriptionandaccess.blogspot.com/2015/01/245-title-marc-rda… Salman Haider www.google.com/+SalmanHaider -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for fulltext article
by Mamtha's Gmail 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

Dear professional friends, One of our faculty members requires the following reference . Kindly please provide a copy of this article if available in your library. Ibrahim RM <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Ibrahim%20RM%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=t…> 1, Seniour SH <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Seniour%20SH%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=t…> , Sheehab GI <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=Sheehab%20GI%5BAuthor%5D&cauthor=t…> *Recycling of calcium sulphate dihydrate.* Egypt Dent J. <http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9497665> 1995 Jul;41(3):1253-6. -- *Thank you & Regards* *Mrs Mamatha P. Kumar* *Chief Librarian* *Central Library* *Yenepoya University* *Yenepoya University **|** University Road, Deralakatte **|** Mangalore 575018 **|** Karnataka **|* * India*T: +91 824 22046668/69/70 *|* Extn 310 *|*F: +91 824 2204667 *|* www.yenepoya.edu.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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meeting of STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS IN INDIA
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

dear friends There are 26 State Library Associations in the country. These Associations meet at their state level and do work for promotion of libraries especially public libraries, Many Associations are unable to do much work due to several limitations especially finances.We all know the value of public libraries in the present day environment. They have to play an important role in making access to knowledge / information to every one to make every citizen to make use of knowledge for the benefit of themselves and Society. The year 2015 had been declared by IFLA and UN as the year of access to knowledge for development. Public Libraries have to do a lot for the country and people by working with new spirit and zeal to provide access to knowledge. The experienced professionals have to guide and helpthe public libraries in making them as most resourceful. The Associations have to do a lot for promotion of libraries and consolidation of resources and activities as well as use of technology. Every one knows the value of public libraries both in pre and post independent India. Government is able to give lot of facilities for the cause of public libraries. we have RRRLF and National Mission for Libraries. Unfortunately, the state library associations have no chance to play their role in State and central Government activities / levels. It is high time for all state library associations to work hard for promotion of public libraries. we should guide and support Governments in their promotional activities especially in consolidation and use of Technology. There are many issues that needs to be sorted out to promote the public libraries including building a bridge between public libraries and other libraries as most of other libraries are also run with public funding. To make an consorted effort by all these associations for promotion and cause of libraries especially for public libraries we should join together and form a Federation of State Library Associations. In March 2015, the UP Library Association is organising two day conference and let representatives of all State Library Associations meet at the conference venue to plan and make strategies? I think it is right time for the state associations to put the plans in front of State and Central Governments as well as the appropriate agencies. We should also invite the ILA. IASLIC. pl write the details of president and secretary with email id to make future communications. If the president or secretary of the State Associations donot see this mail, I request other professionals friends to bring this mail to their notice.this may be treated as essential.let us join our hands to bring the library services accessible to every citizen and enrich them. best regards Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, KolkataPresident, Telangana Library Association. UGC-Emeritus Fellow (2009-11) Professor in Library and Information Science, Osmania University, Hyderabad ( super-annuated). Formerly Director, UGC-Academic Staff College (2006-8). Formerly President of Indian Association of Teachers in Library and Information Science ( IATLIS) and Association of British Scholars ( AP Chapter) . ADDRESS: Plot No A-194, H No 1-8-10/1, Ravindra Nagar, Habsiguda, HYDERABAD- 500007. Mobile: 9493701565. email: naglaxman(a)yahoo.com, naglaxman(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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Kerala Library Association publishes new Book “Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres”
by Sriram V 14 Jan '15

14 Jan '15

Dear all, Kerala Library Association has published a book titled “Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres”. The contents of this book comprise of selected papers of the National Seminar on "New Information Technology in Libraries and Information Centres" held during July 2013 at Thiruvananthapuram. Papers are from the following themes: 1. Evolving models of libraries and information centres in the new millennium 2. Social media in libraries 3. Cloud computing and libraries 4. Recent developments in software applicable to libraries 5. E-reading and E-devices 6. Library designing in the digital era 7. Human resource development in the digital context 8. Technology interfaces for public libraries. Please visit https://klaweblog.wordpress.com/2015/01/07/kla-publishes-new-book-informati… for more details about the book. Title: Information Technology Interfaces in Libraries and Information Centres ISBN: 978-81-927778-0-1 Price: Rs. 600/- For Institutions and KLA Life Members: Rs. 420/- For others: 480/- How to purchase a copy? Send your order indicating total copies and your complete postal address and mobile / phone numbers. Attach a Demand Draft drawn in favour Kerala Library Association payable at Thiruvananthapuram for price of the book + Rs.50/- (courier charges) Address for sending the orders: Dr. A. Gopikuttan (President, KLA) Dept. of Library and Information Science Kerala University Library Building Palayam, Thiruvananthapuram - 695034 Kerala or Online payment: Payment can also be remitted online by fund transfer to: Kerala Library Association S. B. A/c 67061603692 IFSC Code: SBTR0000292 State Bank of Travancore, KUOC Branch Thiruvananthapuram Please email the transaction details with full contact address and mobile / phone number to kla.org(a)gmail.com Thanks and Regards, V. Sriram Treasurer, KLA Mob: +91 9447251892 Email: vsrirams(a)gmail.com <https://vsrirams.wordpress.com/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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