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Professional Development programme....
by Anand 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear Professionals, Warm Greetings from SIR's In today's competitive and dynamic era, your core competency is proven manifold. You have just passed out a master's level course, but may not be aware of the dynamics of the market. As a knowledge professional, in this dynamic world you need to have certain skills and acumen to handle critical situations, involve in decision making process. For this you need and be a part of the information industry, certain attributes, certain qualities you should possess which gives and equip yourself to have edge over others. Society for Information Research and Studies (SIRs) is a professional body started by a group of information experts drawn from industries with years of experience in handling similar situations. SIRs have started a series of Professional Development Programme to keep abreast professionals with this changing scenario. Since the pedagogy of this programme will be completely different, therefore we can offer only 45 seats to the aspirants. If you want to be one of them then book your seat in advance by filling up the form and paying an amount of Rs 1500/- in favour of Society for Information Research and Studies through demand draft or cheque by 30 August, 2014. For any further query please get back to us. Dr. Projes Roy Workshoop Coordinator +91-9899105233, Mr. Anand A Jha +91-9910017177 Society for Information Research & Studies (SIRs) 11A/1, IInd Floor, Gautam Nagar New Delhi - 110 049 E-mail. <mailto:knowledge.professional.india@gmail.com> knowledge.professional.india(a)gmail.com Website: <http://www.sirsindia.org> www.sirsindia.org _______________________________________________________________ ANAND A JHA Deputy Manager - Knowledge Management CMS , RESEARCH HOUSE, Saket Community Centre, New Delhi -110017 Mob: 95822 54615 | Phone: 011-2685 1660- Exe(232) email id:anand@cmsindia.org, <mailto:library@cmsindia.org> library(a)cmsindia.org | website:cmsindia.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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LIBRARIANS' DAY CELEBRATION AT ALLAMA IQBAL LIBRARY
by jeelani shah 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Allama Iqbal Library, University of Kashmir is celebrating “LIBRARIANS’ DAY” on 12th August, 2014 in remembrance of Padmashri Professor (Dr.) S. R. Ranganathan (1892-1972) popularly known as the “Father of Library Science in India” and “World Librarian”, who had spearheaded Library development in India and abroad. It is his 122nd Birth Anniversary and to celebrate this day, Allama Iqbal Library is organizing Librarians’ Meet at *12:00 Noon on 12th August, 2014* in the Ibn Khaldun Auditorium, Allama Iqbal Library. *Highlights of the Day:* · -Special Lectures on Changing role of Librarians & Libraries · -Photo exhibition of world renowned Librarians & Libraries Librarians/Library Professionals/Scholars/Students of Library & Information science and others who are interested are cordially invited to participate in the celebrations. With warm regards Ghulam Jeelani Shah Jr. Professional Assistant Library Innovation & IT Support Centre Allama Iqbal Library University of Kashmir J & K, INDIA-190006 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation to Attend National Conference
by Gopal Dixit 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear All, I am pleased to inform you that Central University of Karnataka , Gulbarga is host and organizing National Conference on " Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries: Making a Difference in Knowledge Age" during August 12th - 13th, 2014 in Gulbarga at Pandit S M Ranga Mandir. In this context we would like to invite you all to participate in the conference and make it successful For any further information, please feel free to contact, for more info about conference do visit our library website i.e. cuklibrary.ac.in Your Positive Response is Highly Appreciated. Thanks & Regards Dr. P.S. Kattimani Organizing Secretary, Central Univeristy of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Aland Road, Gulbarga-585311 Cell: 09483546555 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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One Day Workshop in Hyderabad on "Digital Library and Journal Discovery through J-Gate"
by Soji Mathew 06 Aug '14

06 Aug '14

Dear all, On the occasion of Librarians' Day, Informatics Publishing Limited is pleased to announce a One Day Workshop on "Digital Library and Journal Discovery through J-Gate" for AICTE affiliated institutes in and around Hyderabad. The event will also witness the launch of the Digital Archives (1964-2011) of the SRELS - Journal of Information Management on this occasion of the birth anniversary of Dr. S R Ranganathan - the Father of Library Science. The seminar will be held on 11th August 2014 at the following venue: University Library Conference Hall J N T University Hyderabad Kukatpally, Hyderabad - 500085 The event will comprise of the following activities: 1) Launch of the Digital Archives (1964-2011) of the SRELS - Journal of Information Management. 2) Introduction to the concept of Digital Library. 3) Intensive hands-on training on the new J-Gate platform. 4) Explaining benefits of J-Gate for the librarians as well as end users. 5) Q&A and feedback session. Objectives of the Workshop: 1) To create awareness about the new J-Gate platform and its features amongst the librarians and the end users. 2) To train the librarians on the Admin aspects of customization in J-Gate. 3) To train the Library Professionals and equip them with the knowledge to impart trainings for their end-users by themselves. 4) To take feedback from the participants on the new J-Gate platform and prepare a wish-list for future releases. Who should participate? 1) Library Professionals from the institutes subscribing or planning to subscribe to J-Gate. 2) Information seekers who use or planning to use J-Gate as a journal discovery service. There is no registration fee. Participants will be awarded Certificate of Participation after completion of the workshop. For more details about the event and to register please visit: www.informindia.co.in/jgatetraining We look forward to your participation. Kindly feel free to contact the undersigned for any further query. Regards, Swapnil Srivastava Informatics Publishing Limited +91 99720 17067 swapnil.s(a)informaticsglobal.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Librarians need to talk to their clients!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Friends: What can academic librarians do to help the research community to adapt to new ways of scholarly communication? There is much one can do, say Jennifer W. Bazeley, <http://jlsc-pub.org/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Bazeley%22%20author_fnam…>Jen Waller and <http://jlsc-pub.org/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Waller%22%20author_fname…> Eric Resnis <http://jlsc-pub.org/do/search/?q=author_lname%3A%22Resnis%22%20author_fname…> in this article: "Engaging Faculty in Scholarly Communication Change: A Learning Community Approach <http://jlsc-pub.org/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1129&context=jlsc>" http://jlsc-pub.org/jlsc/vol2/iss3/8/ Enjoy reading. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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INVITATION TO LIBRARIAN'S DAY ON 9 TH AUGUST 2014 AT CITY CENTRAL LIBRARY, HYDERABAD
by Prof. N. Laxman Rao. 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

I n v i t a t i o n TELANGANA LIBRARY PROFESSIONALS Cordially invite you to the Inauguration of Telangana Library Association (TSLA) & Librarian’s Day Celebrations Chief Guest Sri G. Jagadish Reddy, (Honorable Ministerfor Education and Libraries Government of Telangana) Guest of Honour M. Kodanda Ram (Professor of Political Science, OU & Chairman, TJAC) On 9th August 2014 at City Central Library, Ashok Nagar, Hyderabad at 9.30 a.m. Dr.Ch.Ravi Kumar Prof.N.LaxmanRao General Secretary, TSLA President, TSLA K. Lakpathi G Vinod Reddy Joint Secretary, TSLA Vice 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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LIBRARIANS' DAY CELEBRATION AT ST. AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE
by Vishala BK 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

*LIBRARIANS' DAY CELEBRATION AT ST. AGNES COLLEGE, MANGALORE* On the occasion of Librarians day/Dr. S.R. Ranganathan's Day, St. Agnes College (Autonomous) Library,Mangalore, in association with INFLIBNET (Information and Library Network) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat will organize one day State Level Awareness Programme on 'INFLIBNET N-LIST E-Resources and Application of Statistics for Research' on 12th August 2014 at St. Agnes College, Mangalore. Sri.Manoj Kumar K, Scientist - D (Computer Science) INFLIBNET, Ahmedabad, will inaugurate the programme, Prof. Siddaramu, Joint Director will be the Chief Guest, Dr. M.K. Bhandi, Librarian, Mangalore University will deliver the Keynote address and Dr. Sr. M. Prem D'Souza A.C., the Principal of the college will preside over the function. During the programme an in-house journal - *Echo Research: A Multidisciplinary Journal* will be released and the 'Best Reader Award' will be given to the students. There will an exhibition on New Arrivalas. During the programme there will be training for accessing N-LIST E-Resources by Mr. Manoj Kumar K, Scientist D (CS), INFLIBNET and a session on Application of Statistics for Research by Mrs. Shubharekha, Department of Statistics, St. Agnes College, Mangalore. All are cordially invited. DR.VISHALA B.K. Selection Grade Librarian St.Agnes College (Autonomous) Mangalore, Karnataka. 9448824505 Website: w <http://drvishala.synthasite.com>ww.vishala.net -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registrations Closed: Advanced DSpace Workshop: 25 - 27 August 2014
by GIPE PUNE 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Dear All Greetings from the GIPE Library! With reference to our circulars dated 26 June and 17 July regarding the National Level Workshop on 'Advanced DSpace' at GIPE, Pune from 25 - 27 Aug 2014, please note that the registrations are closed now. We are grateful to all those early birds who registered for the workshop. Thank you once again. Regards Nanaji Shewale (Ph D) Librarian and Administrator - DSpace@GIPE Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics B M C C Road, Deccan Gymkhana Pune 411004 (India) T: 91 20 25679940 (Direct) T: 91 20 25654288, 25650287 Ext 401 http://www.gipe.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Insternship for MLISc or BLISc students at IICA
by Lata Suresh 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

*Library Internship Programme at IICA Knowledge Resource Centre, Manesar.* • The Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs setup under the aegis of Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GOI is a National repute Institute dealing with all areas that concern Corporate Affairs in India. • The Knowledge Resource Centre of IICA is the backbone of the Institute and is a new age of a multifaceted approach to managing print, digital, audio-visual material and other material all in a seamlessly manner. • It plays a vital role in knowledge capacity building and skill development at IICA. • It is the treasure house of wealth of knowledge showcasing the best collection of books, periodicals and other non book resources from all corners of the world in the specialised field. IICA-KRC has started an ongoing six month Internship programme. Under the programme, Internees will be deployed in the KRC on monthly stipend. KRC system of IICA deploys interns under its Internships programmes with qualifications in Library and Information Science and Computer Science to train them in library operations/ICT applications. *Type of Interns * *Qualifications * *Stipend Per month* Library / KRC Intern M.Lib/M.L.I.S/ AIS or DRTC (exam appeared)/ MCA/B.Tech/B.E/ PGDLAN/PGDCA/DOEACC(B)/ equivalent OR B.Lib/ BLIS/ BCA/DOEACC ‘A’/ equivalent with 6 months experience. Rs.10,000/- The interested candidates may apply in the application form in the format given in the IICA website www.iica.in with the attested copies of certificates. Only screened applicants would be called for an interview. The University may also write to the undersigned alongwith the applications of the candidates. Campus interviews would also be conducted for the selection of the intern. The selected interns shall have no right for claiming regular appointment in the IICA. They would be given certain projects to be completed at the stipulated timeframe. The interns need to submit a project report at the end of their internship programme. . Interested students may apply before *15th September 2014* to below given address and write on the top of the envelop “*Application for the IICA-KRC Internship Programme*” The application may be sent to: Ms. LATA SURESH HEAD-Knowledge Resource Centre Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs Plot No. P- 6,7 & 8, Sector 5, IMT Manesar, Gurgaon Haryana – 122050 Email : suresh.lata(a)gmail.com -- *Best wishes and regards... ?* LATA SURESH Commonwealth Professional Fellow ( University of Birmingham, U.K.) Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) (Ministry of Corporate Affairs-GOI) P No. 6,7 & 8, Sect 5 IMT Manesar, Distt Gurgaon 122 050 Haryana Mobile: +91 9911126706 *New Delhi Office: * *2nd Floor, Paryavaran Bhawan* *CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003, India* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Vacancy @ TIFR Mumbai
by swapna K 05 Aug '14

05 Aug '14

Dear LIS Professionals, TIFR, Mumbai has advertised for the post of ‘Scientific Assistant (B)’ [Reserved for ST] . The details are as follows: Advertisement No. 2014/2 TATA INSTUTUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL RESEARCH, National Centre of the Government of India for Nuclear Science & Mathematics, Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba, Mumbai 400 005. SCIENTIFIC ASSISTANT (B): OnePost [Reserved for Scheduled Tribe] ; Pay Band (PB-2) Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay : Rs.4200/- ; TME : Rs.34250/- ; HQ : Mumbai Qualification: i) B.Sc. with minimum 60% marks AND Graduate in Library Science with minimum 60% marks. (ii) Knowledge of use of personal computers and its applications. Experience: 2 years in a well established Scientific/Technical Library. Desirable: Preference will be given to candidates having extensive knowledge of Information Technology including the use of Library Management Softwares. Job Requirements: Besides the routine library operations, the candidate is required to take care of the computerized activities in the library. Initiation to create a digital library and web-based services is expected. Age: Below 33 years. Applications from candidates belonging to Unreserved, Scheduled Caste, Scheduled Tribe and Other Backward Class will be accepted ONLY ON-LINE. Candidates applying for unreserved posts and who are eligible for age relaxation as per extant GOI rules are required to submit applications by POST, alongwith a copy of relevant certificate in support of age relaxation (for example ex-servicemen, persons with disabilities etc.) [SC,ST and OBC candidates applying for unreserved posts are not eligible for age relaxation and should apply online]. On-Line applications must be submitted by August 23, 2014 and applications by post must reach Head, Establishment by August 23, 2014. Applicants who are required to send the applications by post must superscribe the post applied for & Serial Number of the post on the envelope. The format of the application is as prescribed for on-line applications. NOTE : The candidates are required to produce printout of online application and original certificates along with the copies of certificates mentioned below at the time of test/interview. For more details please visit : http://www.tifr.res.in/Notices/shownotice.php?appid=career_notices&id=226 or http://www.tifr.res.in/positions with regards, Swapna Kudapkar Scientific Information Resource Center Tata Institute Of Fundamental Research Dr.Homi Bhabha Road, Colaba Mumbai - 400 005, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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