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Opportunity to migrate Library data from existing software to New system (Koha)
by Vinod Kumar Mishra 31 Mar '14

31 Mar '14

Dear All, As you all might be aware that NIT Rourkela is going to conduct National Workshop on Library Automation (Koha), Content Management System (Joomla) and Data Migration: Challenges & Prospects to be held on May 2-5, 2014. As i know first time this workshop will also focus on data migration tools and techniques which is most challenging task for all library professionals. We may cover data migration from various Library management software like: Libsys, SOUL, Alice for windows, Newgenlib, koha, egranthalaya etc. Therefore you are requested to avail this opportunity and register yourself before 15th April 2014, the details are available at: http://library.nitrkl.ac.in/images/bpcl/workshop/ Thanking You With regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, Assistant Librarian, (Library In-Charge) Biju Patnaik Central Library, NIT Rourkela, Mob:91+9439420860 91+6612462103 (O) email: vinod_librarian(a)rediffmail.com : mishravk79(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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Library Building
by Shams Raza 30 Mar '14

30 Mar '14

Dear Professionals, It decided to build new school library building, (sainik school library)if anybody has a plan/design/proposal format for library building please send me. -- *Shams Reza* *LibrarianSainik School Nalanda* *(Ministry Of Defence Govt. of India)* *P.O. Rajgir,Distt.NalandaPIN No- 803 116 (BIHAR)* *https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in <https://sainikschoolnalanda.bih.nic.in>* *Google Talk: shamsraza(a)gmail.com <shamsraza(a)gmail.com>* *Yahoo Talk : shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in <shams_hs19(a)yahoo.co.in>* *Rediff Boll : shams97(a)rediffmail.com <shams97(a)rediffmail.com>Mobile Talk : +91 9430247793* *Basic (Home)-06112255178* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Special Lecture Programme at DLISc., Bangalore University
by bramesha B 29 Mar '14

29 Mar '14

Dear Moderator, Request you post the following Special Lecture programme for the benefits of LIS Professionals...... BANGALORE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE Sneha Bhavan, Jhanabharathi Campus, Bangalore - 560 056. Special Lecture on "Best Practices in Libraries" By Dr. B. M. Meera Librarian, Raman Research Institute C.V. Raman Avenue, Sadashivanagar Bangalore - 560080 email: meera(a)rri.res.in *Venue:* Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Hall Department of Library & Information Science Bangalore University, Jnanabharathi Campus Bangalore - 560 056 Date: 04.04.2014 Time: 11.00 a.m. ALL ARE WELCOME Dr. T.D. Kemparaju, Professor and Chairman, Staff and Students Dept. of Library and Information Science, BUB -- Dr. Ramesha Associate Professor Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560 056 Phone: Mobile 09481246961 Office Direct :080 22961401 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Our Recent Book Published from IGI-Global, USA
by Dr. Susmita Chakraborty 29 Mar '14

29 Mar '14

Dear Friends, *Wish to share with you all* the good news that our edited book (started in 2010 with contributions from many countries) is now published. Here follows: *Chakraborty, S., & Das, A. K. (2014).* *Collaboration in International and Comparative Librarianship* (pp. 1-406). Hershey, PA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-4365-9 - The editors wish to thank Prof. Dorner, Prof. Neelameghan and other EAB members for their constant guidance. Our special thanks goes to all the contributors from so many countries. This book is *dedicated to Professor S B Ghosh* under whose care the editors have taken their very first lessons in International Librarianship. The book is available at amazon.com or at the publisher at http://www.igi-global.com/book/collaboration-international-comparative-libr… With Regards, *Susmita* ------------------------------------------------ *Susmita Chakraborty, PhD* Assistant Professor, Dept. of Lib. & Inf. Sc, University of Calcutta, Kolkata, WB, India *Secretary**: Asian Chapter, Special Libraries Association (SLA-Asian)* *Member**, Standing Committee, Education & Training Division, IFLA * *Editor: IFLA SET Bulletin; Member, Editorial Committee: (SLA-Asian)* *Member**, Standing Committee (2009-2013) & Program Committee 2013 of IFLA_KM * Facebook: *https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India <https://www.facebook.com/susmita.India>; *Skype: *Susmita.In; * *Twitter: Susmita_Kolkata; Delicious Id:@susmitaindia, Publications: **http://caluniv.academia.edu/SusmitaChakraborty <http://caluniv.academia.edu/SusmitaChakraborty>* Our Group:http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cudelsaa/ Album: http://picasaweb.google.com/susmitachakraborty94; http://www.scribd.com/DrSusmita --------- ------------ ------------ ------------ ------------- Please support: MANAS - a society for mentally disturbed persons, their family and friends (http://www.mentalhealthmanas.com/) -- 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 Ajay Kum Sharma 29 Mar '14

29 Mar '14

Dear Library Professional, One of our research scholar urgently need of the below mentioned article for his research work. It would be highly appreciated if any one send the soft copy article for his reference. Article title: Motherhood and Mothercraft: Gender and Nationalism in Bengal (pages 231-243) Author: SAMITA SEN Source Journal: Gender & History, 5 (2), June 1993. Pp. 231-143. URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/j.1468-0424.1993.tb00174.x/pdf -- Thanks and regards. अजय कुमार शर्मा Ajay Kumar Sharma Assistant Librarian & In-charge, Journal Section, Central Library, Visva Bharati, Santiniketan - 731235, Bolpur, Birbhum, West Bengal & Webmaster of ABSLA Email: ajaysharma.lib(a)visva-bharati.ac.in Mobile No.: +91 9735111064 Office Land Line: +91 3463 262783 Ext. 220 Web: http://www.absla.org/ajay.html Web Blog: http://www.blogger.com/home?pli=1 *********************************************************** 1. Join today Digital Library Discussion Forum http://drtc.isibang.ac.in/dlrg 2. Join today LIS-Forum mailing list http://ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/mailman/listinfo/lis-forum *********************************************************** You can’t change the past but you can change the future, always remember to recycle... -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Internee positions at IIT Delhi (Last Date- April 15, 2014)
by Dr.Nabi Hasan 28 Mar '14

28 Mar '14

Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Central Library No.IITD/LIB/2014/ March 28,2014 http://library.iitd.ac.in/internee2014.pdf Opening of Library Internees positions at the Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi (IIT Delhi) The Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi has fully computerized RFID basedin-house operations and services and providesaccess to wide variety of digital collection,catering to the needs of the Faculty, Staff and Students. Several new initiatives are being taken from time to time to make this library as one of the leading and resource libraries in the area of ICT in the country. The Central Library, IIT Delhi is the Headquarter for INDEST-AICTE Consortium. The IIT Delhi is looking for young, enthusiastic, dynamic and fresh graduates/postgraduates with minimum First Class in Masters in Library and Information Science/Bachelors inLibrary and Information Science/Two years Diploma in Library Science to work as 'Library Internee' for its Central Library. Stipend:Rs.13,000/Rs.11,000/Rs.8,000/-per month (Consolidated) Period of Internship: Purely on temporary basis initially for Six months, on the basis of performance it may be further extended up to One year. Age Limit:26 years (as on last date of application i.e 22nd April 2014) Nature of Internship: Internees will be provided an opportunity to work in differentsections of the Central Library and learn the modern library management techniques andweb based services. The selected candidates will have ample of opportunities to work and learn onemerging IT tools and technologies.Selected internees will require to do shift duty on rotation basis along with other staffmembers. Accommodation facilities will not be provided by the IIT Delhi. IIT Delhi may decide the criteria for the selection of the internees which may include Written-test and /or Interview. No TA /DA will be paid for appearing in the selection process. Interested candidates who meet the above mentioned basic requirements may filled online application form available on Ce ntral Library, IIT Delhi Website(http://library.iitd.ac.in). Take print-out of filled form and paste passport size latest photograph on printed form and send signed copy along with attested copies of supporting certificates/testimonials by post on following address. It is mandatory to fill-up the online application form. Incompleteapplications will not be entertained. Only application filled online and received the hard copy of same is acceptable. Thelast date of submission of online application is15th April 2014 and last date for receiving print-out of the same by post is22nd April 2014. 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. Dr. Neeraj Chaurasia Deputy Librarian, Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi-110016 -- Nabi Hasan, Ph.D. Borlaug Fellow (Cornell University, USA) Deputy Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi Hauz Khas, New Delhi - 110 016, India Phone - +91-11-2659-1452 (Work) E-mail: nabihasan(a)gmail.com ; hasan(a)library.iitd.ac.in Web: http://library.iitd.ac.in/index.php/about-lib/team?layout=edit&id=125 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Scholarly Communication and Intellectual Property Rights (SCIPR-2014)
by Mailing List Admin 28 Mar '14

28 Mar '14

Greetings from School of Planning and Architecture, Vijayawada It is my pleasure to inform you all that Central Library of SPAV is organizing a national conference on "Scholarly Communication and Intellectual Property Rights (SCIPR-2014)", scheduled to be held at SPA Vijayawada during August 04-05, 2014. PAPER SUBMISSION Authors are invited to submit full papers for the conference to the specified e-mail: scipr2014(a)[1]gmail.com. All the papers must follow the American Psychological Association (APA) format and should not exceed more than six (6) pages. Paper to be submitted should not be previously published in other Conference/Journal. All the papers will be reviewed by the technical committee and the corresponding author of selected paper will be intimated through e-mail. PROCEEDING PUBLICATION Abstract of the papers will be published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be published in book format. Late Date of Abstract Submission : 15/04/2014 (about 300 words and 4 to 5 key words) Last Date of Final Paper Submission : 15/05/2014 Intimation of Acceptance : 31/05/2014 THEMES SCIPR-2014 invites research papers in the following areas (this is not an exhaustive list and papers are invited on other related topics as well): A. Scholarly Communication and Scholarly Publishing � Creation and Communication of Scholarly Content � Use and Access of Scholarly Content � Research and Technical Writings � Research Methodology � Peer Review Process and Value System � Impact Factor and H-Factor � Digital Repositories � Roles of Librarians and Scholarly Societies � Electronic Publishing and Archives B. Citation Styles � Citation Models (APA, Chicago, IEEE, MLA etc) � Citation and Referencing Tools (BibTex, EndNotes, RefWorks etc) � Citation Policies and Procedures C. Intellectual Property Rights � Designs, Trademarks, Geographical Indications etc. � Patents and Patenting � Patent Database Search and Retrieval � Copyright, Permission and Fair use � Systematic Downloads � Access Privacy and Control D. Open Access and Plagiarism � Open Access Policy and Advocacy � Creation of Open Access Repositories � Data Repositories � Open Access Publishing � Open Access System in India and abroad � Academic Integrity, Misconduct and Actions � Content Mobility and Credibility � Plagiarism, Self-Plagiarism and Intention/unintentional Plagiarism � Detection and Prevention of Plagiarism � Academic Awareness Programs Please find herewith the attachment of Conference Brochure for your kind perusal. -- Dr. YS Rao Dy. Librarian and Convener of the Conference School of Planning and Architecture Vijayawada. Ph. 08662469466 Ph. 09502593300

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Different terms/names of library
by Narenthiran R 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Dear Friends, I would like to know different terms/names of library (origin and development) as referred in ancient Indian literature to modern for example Pusthak Bhandar, Pusthak Patasala, patasala, Information/Knowledge Canter, Digital Library, Hybrid library, Virtual Library... If there is any document/references on this study kindly let me know. Thanking you -- Narenthiran. R Librarian French Institute of Pondicherry 11, Saint Louis Street P.B.33, Pondicherry 605001 Ph: 0091 - 413 - 2231661 Mobile : 9442934327 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Third National Conference on Scientometrics
by Dharani Kumar 27 Mar '14

27 Mar '14

Dear Professionals Ugadi Greetings from Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University We are glad to inform you that Department of Library and Information Science, Kuvempu University in association with Institute of Scientometrics is organizing One Day National Conference on "Scientometrics and Big Data Analytics (BDA) and Libraries" on 31st May 2014. *THEME OF THE CONFERENCE: Scientometrics & Big Data Analytics (BDA) and Libraries * *SUB-THEMES* *Scientometrics:* Historical development - Librametrics to Webometrics, Bibliometrics Laws - Application in collection development, Altmetrics, Obsolescence studies , National Science Policy Indicators, Collaborative Studies, Citation Analysis, Ranking of Universities and Institutions etc. *Recent Trends in LIS:* Re-configuring Library Space- building in IT Era, New Services /Virtual, Usage of E-resources- COUNTER, SUSHI, Open Access Journals , E-books, E-journals, User Services-New alerts, Technology updates, CAS/SDI, Digest Services, Social Media and Community Networks-Blogs, RSS, Twitter ,Linked in ,Wikipedia *Big Data and Libraries:* Library Data (Library resources and services)-E-Resources Data, e-Books, e-journals, databases, Institutional Repositories, Users Data- gender, PG/Ph.D, domain, Services Data - circulation, ICT, newsletter, CAS, SDI. Institutional Data (Publications and Patents)-Projects Data - Sponsored Projects, Funded, Internal, Initiatives Data, Usage Data/ Impact/ Implementation, External Data (National, Global and Domain Centre), Organization Centric Data, Industry Centric Data, Forecasting/ Future Centric Data *CALL FOR PAPERS* Contributors can send their research papers on any of the sub-themes or any other theme relevant to the main theme of the Conference. Papers should be sent to: Prof.S.L.Sangam(slsangam(a)gmail.com) and copy to Prof.B.S.Biradar (bsbiradar53(a)rediffmail.com) on or before 15th April 2014. Papers submitted should compulsorily accompanied by the registration fees. *GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION* Papers will be considered for publication and/or presentation provided they are submitted according to the guidelines for paper submission. The paper should be adhered to the following guidelines: * Papers should be typed in MS Word and texts should be typed in "Cambria" with font size 12 and double-spaced. * Headings and subheadings must be in bold font, justified left side. * Title should be followed by name, affiliation and address of the author(s). * An abstract not more than 250 words should be supplied with the paper. Four to five keywords must be given after the abstract. * Size of the paper to be kept within 5000 words. All papers must be accompanied by one passport size colour photograph with a brief CV of author(s). * Tables and graphs should be clearly labelled (e.g. Table-1, Figure-1). * The references should be provided in accordance with APA style. *Important Dates* Conference Date: 31st May 2014 Last date for submission of full papers: April 15 2014 Intimation of Acceptance of Papers: April 30 2014 *Registration Details* LIS Professionals & Others - Rs.500/-* Research Scholars & Students (Regular) - Rs.300/-* *Fee includes conference kit, high tea and lunch. Registration fees should be paid by way of Demand Draft in favour of "Organizing Secretary" payable at State Bank of India, Shankaraghatta branch. *Accommodation* Accommodation for outstation delegates will be arranged on receipt of actual charges made by lodging people on first come first serve basis *Organizing Secretary * **Dr.B.S BIRADAR* Professor and Chairman Department of PG studies and Research in Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnanasahyadri, Shankaraghatta Shivamogga - 577 451 Cell: 9449400725 -- *Dr. P. Dharani Kumar* Assistant Professor Department of Library and Information Science Kuvempu University Jnana Sahyadri, Shankaragatta, Shimoga Karnataka, India-577451 http://www.dharanikumar.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 Admission | 3rd COIST Certificate Programme for Researchers
by Mr. Santosh C. Hulagabali 26 Mar '14

26 Mar '14

*Call for Admission | 3rd COIST Certificate Programme for Researchers* Dear Sir/Madam, Season's greetings! Our Library and Information Centre is glad to call for admission to a successful Course devised for research scholars i.e. Certificate Course in *Online Information Sources, Tools and Techniques* (COIST). The *3rd COIST Certificate Programme *commences from *22nd May, 2013 *(to 31st May, 2014). *Important Details:* - Eligibility: Research scholars 'pursuing' Post Doc/PhD/MPhil or PG students (of any recognised university). - Last date for submission of application online: *15**th April, 2014* - Fees: Rs. 4000/- - Number of candidates/seats: 15 researchers *Submission of Online Application:* - To apply*, *please* click here <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tWMXEBL8A3cAaUfaD09BvnHu_suNXBu4nZqBnurvP6…>* For necessary details of the Course, please visit www.coist.weebly.com or contact the Coordinator of COIST on santosh(a)nkc.ac.in Regards, Santosh C. Hulagabali Coordinator | COIST -- *Librarian *| *Library & Information Centre* Nagindas Khandwala College* | Malad (W) | Mumbai-64 | India Tel: 022-2808 5424 | Extn.No.222/223 | Fax: 022-2865 0461 Library Blog <http://nkclibrary.blogspot.com/> | College Website<http://www.nkc.ac.in/> | Certificate Course <http://www.coist.weebly.com> | Conference Website<https://sites.google.com/site/oamii2012conference/> **Affiliated to University of Mumbai | **Reaccredited 'A' Grade by NAAC | Best College Award (UoM) | ISO 9001:2008 * .................................................................................................................................... DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) & may contain confidential & privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail & descard all copies of the original message. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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