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DATE EXTENDED TO 31ST AUGUST 2014 FOR CONTRIBUTING FOR OUR EDITED BOOK
by BASANTA KUMAR DAS 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Dear Sir, Please circulate in your esteemed lis forum for wide circulation. -- *Invitation for contributing Manuscripts/Papers/Chapters for the forthcoming book entitled “Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”* Respected Madams/Sirs, Library & Information Science is witnessing a sea-change in the current digital era. Due to the modern challenges and needs, it is being impacted by various trends prevalent and emerging in the field. The Libraries have travelled a fascinating journey from ancient age to digital age. The different facets of Library & Information Science are impressively playing active role in shaping this Knowledge era. We have great pleasure to inform you that we are planning to edit a book on *Current trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era* which will be published by the reputed publisher with ISBN. Your contribution in the aforesaid book as a book chapter would be highly remarkable and praiseworthy in the field. We take this golden opportunity to extend our invitation to you to contribute the original research papers on the recommended sub themes/topics for the publication which include, but are not limited to, the following: Library & Information Science in modern age Libraries journey from ancient age to modern age Libraries & Information Centres roles in modern era LIS Education: Regular mode & ODL Traditional Libraries Vs Digital Libraries Marketing of Library & Information product and services Library Automation, Problems in Library Automation Library Consortia in Digital Era Library Services in ICT Environment Library Website Online databases Open Access Resources Open Source Software Resource Sharing & Networking Role of library professionals in Digital era Security Systems for Library (RFID) Semantic Web Subject Gateway Social Networking and libraries Web- based Learning and Mobile learning, Web based Reference Tools Application of Cloud Computing in Libraries, Application of Web/Library 2.0, Web 3.0 Artificial Intelligence Digital Divide Preservation & Conservation of Library Collections including Digital Preservation Digital Repositories Electronic Information System E-Resource Management Information Literacy Innovative Library Services Institutional Repositories IPR, Copyright and Fair Use in digital Era Knowledge Management and Organisation (Classification/ Cataloguing etc.) The book will include invited papers of Academicians/Library & Information Professionals and Scholars in the field. As a token of appreciation and honor, a copy of the book will be provide to the first author. *Guidelines*: Authors are requested to submit the full manuscript/chapter(Paper) (with abstracts not exceeding 200 words with at least three key words, in MS word document, Times New Roman with 12 font size. The Title should be 14 point bold Capital. Author’s name (designation, affiliation, & Contact No. etc.) should be 10 point italic ) which should not exceed 4000 words in A4 size with one-and-half spacing with a margin of 1” on all sides, composed in MS word with references in APA Style and should be sent by e-mail to: skkarnindian(a)gmail.com/ bkdasignou(a)gmail.com/ ashish1077(a)yahoo.co.in to reach us by 10*th August, 2014. *A declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper(s) has/have not been sent elsewhere for publication (in the Copyright form attached herewith)(Scanned copy to be sent with the paper). The decision of the Editorial team will be final and will be intimated to the first author in due course of time. *Editors:* 1. Dr. Ashish Sharma, Asst. Librarian, Gurukul Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar, Uttarkhand.(09936712343) 2. Mr.Sanjay Kumar Karn, Asstt. Librarian, Central Library, Ranchi University, Morabadi Campus, Ranchi, India, PIN-834008.(Ph. 09431104313) 3. Mr.Basanta Kumar Das, Academic Counsellor & Sr. Staff, IGNOU Regional Centre, Ashok Nagar, Ranchi, India, PIN-834022.(Ph. 09431359491) *COPYRIGHT FORM* *(To be completed by author/authors**)* I/We, the undersigned author(s) of the article entitled ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ hereby declare that, the paper which is submitted for in the book of *“Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”*is not published/submitted in any journal / magazine and book is not under consideration for publication elsewhere. I/ We have read the final version of the article and I/ we are responsible for the thought contents embodied in it. The work dealt in the article is my/ our own, contribution. Also I / We are handing over the all rights of publication to the Editor-in-Chief, book of entitle *“Current Trends in Library & Information Science in Digital Era”* and will never claim any kind of Royalty from the Editor or Publisher. 1 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ 2 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ 3 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ 4 Author’s Name: ________________________Authorized Signature: __________ Mobile Number : ………………………….. Date: ……………………………………… Please send the Scanned copy of the same form will be send by email on skkarnindian(a)gmail.com/ bkdasignou(a)gmail.com/ ashish1077(a)yahoo.co.in *Note: Papers without copyright form will not be considered for publication* BASANTA KUMAR DAS IGNOU RANCHI BLOG:bkdasignou.blogspot.com http://mylibrary-basanta.blogspot.in/ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Reg; article needed
by Mahesh *Y* 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

One of my faculty member need this article for her research work. kindly send the article if you have same. 1. HongPeng Wang; Lingfei Gao; Zhongqiu Li, "Node-to-Node Available Bandwidth Estimation in Ad Hoc Networks," Computer and Electrical Engineering, 2008. ICCEE 2008. International Conference on , vol., no., pp.701,705, 20-22 Dec. 2008 doi: 10.1109/ICCEE.2008.82 URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4741074&isnumber=47… 2. Mahmod, Z.S.; Abdalla, AH.; Al-Irhayim, S.; Khan, S., "Review and evaluation of the proposed wireless mesh routing protocols," Computer and Communication Engineering, 2008. ICCCE 2008. International Conference on , vol., no., pp.894,897, 13-15 May 2008 doi: 10.1109/ICCCE.2008.4580734 URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4580734&isnumber=45… 3. Michalak, M.; Braun, T., "Common gateway architecture for mobile ad-hoc networks," Wireless On-demand Network Systems and Services, 2005. WONS 2005. Second Annual Conference on , vol., no., pp.70,75, 19-21 Jan. 2005 doi: 10.1109/WONS.2005.9 URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=1383405&isnumber=30… 4. Iannone, L.; Khalili, R.; Salamatian, K.; Fdida, S., "Cross-layer routing in wireless mesh networks," Wireless Communication Systems, 2004, 1st International Symposium on , vol., no., pp.319,323, 20-22 Sept. 2004 doi: 10.1109/ISWCS.2004.1407261 URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=1407261&isnumber=30… 5. Mahmod, Z.S.; Abdalla, AH.; Al-Irhayim, S.; Khan, S., "Review and evaluation of the proposed wireless mesh routing protocols," Computer and Communication Engineering, 2008. ICCCE 2008. International Conference on , vol., no., pp.894,897, 13-15 May 2008 doi: 10.1109/ICCCE.2008.4580734 URL: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/stamp/stamp.jsp?tp=&arnumber=4580734&isnumber=45… -- *With Regards* * Mahesh.Y Librarian,SPCE, Bangalore.* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Koha Video Tutorial
by DP Tripathi 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Dear All, Due to some technical issues, the website www.librarianguide.in <http://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.librarianguide.in%2F&h=7AQGj…> is offline. I am in process to restore it at the earliest possible with new domain. In the meantime, Koha Video Tutorial can be referred at the link given below. https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B5x1jTCI3yK4dXhsZjkxVVVFTmM&usp=sha… These video can be viewed with any media player which supports MP4. Hope it will be useful for everyone. Please share if you face any problem in downloading. Thanks, -- ********************* D. P. Tripathi Assistant Librarian Biju Patnaik Central Library NIT Rourkela Odisha - 769008 ********************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Awards for the Year 2012 and 2013 presented
by Arunachalam Hariharan 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

The following SALIS Awards for the year 2012 and 2013 were presented by DR.B.K.KRISHNARAJ VANAVARAYAR, Chairman, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Coimbatore, Co-Chairman, Kumaraguru College of Technology, Coimbatore and President, N.G.M. College, Pollachi during the inaugural function of the SALIS 2014: National Conference on Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies on 8th August 2014 at Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore to the following professionals for their meritorious service to the profession in the presence of Prof. V.Selladurai, Principal, CIT, Dr.Prabhakar, Secretary, the SALIS Governing Council Members and the participants of the National Conference. 1. Dr.Harish Chandra Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award Dr.Jesusdoss Manalan, Librarian, Bishop Heber College, Trichy (2012) Dr.H.R.Sujatha, Librarian, Sri Venkataramanasamy College, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada (2013) 2. AutoLib – Tamilnadu Best Librarian Award Mr.A.G.Ganesan, Librarian, K.L.N. College of Informaiton Technology, Madurai (2012) Mrs.M. Jannath Najeemunnisa Beegum, Librarian, JBAS College for Women, Chennai (2013) Dr.A.Lawrence Mary, Librarian TDMNS College, T.Kallikulam (2013) 3. AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award Dr.T.Raja, Librarian, St. Xavier’s College of Education, Palayamkottai (2013) 4. A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Young Librarian Award Dr.A.Chitra Dhavaputhalvi, Librarian, Chikkanna Govt. Arts College, Tiruppur (2012) Dr.M.Surulinathi, Assistant Librarian, Bharathidasan Univesity, Tiruchi (2013) Congrats to all the Award Winners SALIS Award Committee -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SALIS Award
by Thippeswamy swamy 13 Aug '14

13 Aug '14

Dear Moderator Please announce the following report to LIS Forum' --------------------------------------------------------- I am happy to inform you that Dr Sujatha H R , Librarian, Sri Venkataramana Swamy College, Bantwal, Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka State, has been chosen for the SALIS Dr harischandra-Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award for the year 2013, instituted by Society for the Advancement of Library & Information Science (SALIS). She has received this award based on her contribution and service to the profession. The award was conferred during the inaugural function of SALIS 2014: National Conference on "Reaching the Unreached: Connecting the Library Users and Resources through Innovative Services and Technologies" at CIT Coimbatore on 8.8.2014. I congratulate for her achievement!! ______________________________________________________________ Thanks & Regards Thippeswamy. T. S. Asst. Librarian M S Ramaiah Dental College Bangalore - 560054 Mob: 9481474791 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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federation of STATE LIBRARY ASSOCIATIONS
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

DEAR FRIENDS we have 29 states in India. at same time we have 25 state library associations. Can we form a Federation of State Library Associations. May be we can form a pressure group to seek the following - Compulsory appointment of librarians in all educational Institutes ( as made mandatory by AICTE) -- Seeking for more funds and strengthening of public libraries in the country -- Re look at the present public library acts? -- Consolidation of experts and organizing the training programs at minimal charges at different locations. -- seeking funds from RRRLF for State Associations to run the programs for development of skills of library staff. --turn to be a pressure group to fill in the posts at library schools -- trying to implement in right spirit the acts in each State. and many more the above are only indicative and can be discussed by wider group of professionals and make it more specific. This Federation should work in cooperation with ILA, IASLIC , IATLIS PL SEND UR VALUABLE IDEAS, AND WHETHER THIS FEDERATION IS NECESSARY OR NOT. PLEASE FEEL FREE TO THROW YOUR IDEAS WITH REGARDS LAXMAN RAO Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata 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: 09246547599, 09493701565 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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CALL FOR PAPERS FOR IJSS vol-1, issue-2, 2014
by arjun k 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF INFORMATION SERVICES (SSN: 2349-428X) Bi-monthly Peer reviewed research journal, inviting original research papers / articles for Vol-1, September-October, Issue-2, 2014. Your requested to submitted original, unpublished research papers in the Field of LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE. papers should be reached to chiefeditor(a)ijss.in before 25th September 2014. all papers will be published by M/S Geetanjali Research Publication. for author guidelines you may visit *http://www.ijss.in/manuscript-submission.html <http://www.ijss.in/manuscript-submission.html>* *Submit your papers to : chiefeditor(a)ijss.in <chiefeditor(a)ijss.in>* -- With Regards *ARJUN* Rajiv Gandhi National University of Law Sidhuwal, Bhadson Road Patiala, Punjab -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's Day
by Tushar Popat 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

Dear All, RapidRadio wishes all the Library Professionals a very Happy Librarian's Day. Thanks & Regards Tushar Popat B-404, Satyamev I, Opp. Gujarat High Court, Sarkhej Gandhinagar Highway, Ahmedabad - 380 060 Phone: +91 79 2766 5256 Mob: 081560 86160 Web: www.rapidradio.co.in, http://www.rapidradio.co.in/products.html E-mail: tushar.popat(a)rapidradio.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarian's Day Celebration at ZIET Gwalior - 21 Day Inservice Course for Librarians
by mujib rahiman 12 Aug '14

12 Aug '14

National Librarian's Day was celebrated today (12 August 2014) at ZIET Gwalior during the 21 Day Inservice Course for Librarians. Mr. S Vijaya Kumar, Deputy Commissioner and Course Director, ZIET Gwalior presided over the function and Prof. J.N Gautam, Department of Library and Information Science, Jiwaji University was the Chief Guest. After the morning assembly programme by Ranganathan Group and special programme on the life and contributions of Dr. Ranganathan by the group members, addressed the gathering and urged the participating librarians to acquire skills to provide better and efficient services according to the changing user needs and technological developments. Citing the contributions made by Dr. S. R Ranganathan, he encouraged the librarians to act as the information providers in their respective schools enhancing the teaching learning environment establishing their identity. Prof. Gautam, in his address expressed his happiness to be among the librarians from different parts of the country on such an auspicious day. Paying homage the Father of Library Science, he stressed the role played by the libraries and librarians and asked the participants to be proud of their chosen profession. He also delivered a lecture on Library Consortia and Resource Sharing after his address. Mr. Santosh Gupta, Associate Course Director and Mr. Mujib Rahiman, Resource Person and Librarian, KV Kanjikode also addressed the gathering. Mr. Suni Saini, Resource Person and Librarian KV Raiwala, Dehradun delivered the vote of thanks. M Rahiman LIBRARIAN KENDRIYA VIDYALAYA KANJIKODE WEST PALAKKAD - 678 623 KERALA, INDIA Phone (Off.): 0491 -2566317 (08:30 am to 04:00 pm) Mobile: 09946152785 (on working days after 04:00 PM) http://kvklibrary.in http://scholasticworld.blogspot.in http://kv-library.blogspot.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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amendments to A P Public Library Act 1960
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 11 Aug '14

11 Aug '14

DEAR FRIENDS TELANGANA has emerged as 29th State of India. On 9 th August 2014, New State level Association namely TELANGANA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION HAS been formed. This new Association would like to take up the activities relating to -- for development and strengthening of libraries and -- For strengthening and training of professionals in skill development as well as provide continuing education programs. Further. the Govt of Telangana will look for many changes including the acts. Automatically. the AP acts will come into force in this new state also. we found lot of lapses and gaps in the present Act. This Act need to be strengthened. The new state will not only change the name as Telangana Public Library Act But also some provisions that are capable of reviving the library development. In this connection, the newly formed TSLA want to take initiation and seek the advice and comments from all professionals. TSLA would like to collect the details and conduct a one day workshop and based on the recommendations of the workshop, we will present the same to Government of Telangana for their consideration. The amended Act with amendments till 1990 can be found at http://www.lawsofindia.org/pdf/andhra_pradesh/1987/1987AP13.pdf the same is also attached as a file to this message. I request all the professional friends to look into the details and help the new state to initiate the development of public libraries in the new State of Telangana. your cooperation is solicited PROF N LAXMAN RAO PRESIDENT, TSLA Prof. N.LAXMAN RAO, Member, Advisory Board, National Library, Kolkata 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: 09246547599, 09493701565 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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