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Open Repositories 2014 -- Call for Proposals
by Imma Subirats 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

* * apologies for cross-posting ** The Ninth International Conference on Open Repositories, OR2014, will be held 9-13 June 2014 in Helsinki, Finland. The organizers are pleased to invite you to contribute to the program. This year's conference theme is: *Towards Repository Ecosystems* Repository systems are but one part of the ecosystem in 21st century research, and it is increasingly clear that no single repository will serve as the sole resource for its community. How can repositories best be positioned to offer complementary services in a network that includes research data management systems, institutional and discipline repositories, publishers, and the open Web? When should service providers build to fill identified niches, and where should they connect with related services? How might these networks offer services to support organizations that lack the resources to build their own, or researchers seeking to optimize their domain workflows? Examining how repositories best integrate into the holistic research flow; exploring ties between domain-specific repositories and institutional repositories; and understanding durable content strategies outside of traditional repository environments are the central themes of the Open Repositories 2014 conference. We welcome proposals on these themes, but also on the theoretical, practical, organizational or administrative topics related to digital repositories. We're particularly interested in hearing about: * Unconventional approaches to repository-like services * Interconnection between publishers and repositories * Researcher-centered design for scholarly workflows * Adaptations to support curation lifecycle management, e.g., for research data * Real-world scalability and performance stories: working at web-scale, with big data for global usage * Requirements for holding restricted or classified data in repositories * Infrastructure to accommodate national and international mandates for data management and open access * Positioning repositories closer to (local, consortial, or cloud-based) cyberinfrastructure for data processing * Leveraging connections to external services including: * Remote identifier services (e.g., DOI, ORCID) * (Re-)using repository data/metadata in new and unexpected ways, including integrated discovery * Scholarly social media services, such as for annotation, review, comment, reputation, citation, and altmetrics * CRIS and research management systems * Digital preservation tools, services & infrastructure * Community and sustainability in an open world *KEY DATES* • 3 February 2014: Deadline for submissions • 4 April 2014: Submitters notified of acceptance to general conference • 17 April 2014: Submitters notified of acceptance to interest groups • 9-13 June 2014: OR2014 conference SUBMISSION PROCESS *Conference Papers and Panels* We welcome proposals that are at least two pages and no more than four pages in length for presentations or panels that deal with digital repositories and repository services. Abstracts of accepted papers will be made available through the conference’s web site, and later they and associated materials will be made available in a repository intended for current and future OR content. In general, sessions are an hour and a half long with three papers per session; panels may take an entire session. Relevant papers unsuccessful in the main track will automatically be considered for inclusion, as appropriate, as an Interest Group presentation. *Interest Group Presentations* One to two-page proposals for presentations or panels that focus on use of one of the major repository platforms (DSpace, ePrints, and Fedora) are invited from developers, researchers, repository managers, administrators and practitioners describing novel experiences or developments in the construction and use of repositories involving issues specific to these technical platforms. *24x7 Presentation Proposals* We welcome one- to two-page proposals for 7 minute presentations comprising no more than 24 slides. Similar to Pecha Kuchas or Lightning Talks, these 24x7 presentations will be grouped into blocks based on conference themes, with each block followed by a moderated discussion / question and answer session involving the audience and whole block of presenters. This format will provide conference goers with a fast-paced survey of like work across many institutions, and presenters the chance to disseminate their work in more depth and context than a traditional poster. *"Repository Rants" 24x7 Block.* One block of 24x7's at OR14 will revolve around "repository rants": brief exposés that challenge the conventional wisdom or practice, and highlight what the repository community is doing that is misguided, or perhaps just missing altogether. The top proposals will be incorporated into a track meant to provoke unconventional approaches to repository services. *Posters, Demos and Developer "How-To's"* We invite developers, researchers, repository managers, administrators and practitioners to submit one-page proposals for posters, demonstrations, technical how-tos and technology briefings. Posters provide an opportunity to present work that isn’t appropriate for a paper; you’ll have the chance to do a 60-second pitch for your poster or demo during a plenary session at the conference. Developer "How-To's" will provide a forum for running a mini-tutorial or demonstration in the developer lounge, if there are enough interested parties. *Developer Challenge* Each year a significant proportion of the delegates at Open Repositories are software developers who work on repository software or related services, and once again OR2014 will feature a Developer Challenge. An announcement will be made in the future with more details on the Challenge. Developers are also encouraged to make submissions to the other tracks--including posters, demonstrations, and 24x7 presentations--to present on recently completed work and works-in-progress. *Workshops and Tutorials* One- to two-page proposals for Workshops and Tutorials addressing theoretical or practical issues around digital repositories are welcomed. Please address the following in your proposal: • The subject of the event and what knowledge you intend to convey • Length of session (e.g., 1-hour, 2-hour? half a day? whole day?) • How many attendees you plan to accommodate • Technology and facility requirements • Any other supplies or support required • A brief statement on the learning outcomes from the session • Anything else you believe is pertinent to carrying out the session Submit your paper, poster, demo or workshop proposal through the conference system. PDF format is preferred. Please include presentation title, authors’ names and affiliations in the submission. The conference system will be open for submissions by 16 December 2013, and is linked from the conference web site: http://or2014.helsinki.fi/ *Program Co-Chairs* Tom Cramer, Stanford University Mike Giarlo, Pennsylvania State University Simeon Warner, Cornell University contact: or-program-chair(a)googlegroups.com *Local Hosts* Helsinki University Library National Library of Finland contact: or-2014(a)helsinki.fi Social Media #or2014 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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EasyLibrary (ISO File) (DSpace 3.2 with NewGenLib and Joomla 3.2)
by DP Tripathi 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Dear All, It gives me immense pleasure to inform everyone that EasyLibrary (An ISO File) (DSpace 3.2 with NewGenLib and Joomla 3.2 - Pr-configured with Ubuntu 12.04 LTS) is available at www.librarianguide.in under the link Digital Library --> DSpace 3.2 The link is given below to download for your kind reference. http://librarianguide.in/easylibrary.iso 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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Librarians Can Also Undertake MRP Under UGC XII Plan (?)
by santosh hulagabali 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Librarians Can Also Undertake MRP Under UGC XII Plan (?) Dear friends, There is a huge uproar over barring (?) the Librarians from undertaking UGC's MRP. But is it really true? Is it really the right interpretation of the UGC XII Plan Guidelines related to MRPs?? (refer to the following URLs) My discussion with some (non-LIS) experts connected with education system revealed altogether a different story. They interpret the said UGC guidelines in a positive way. They mean that the in-service Librarians can also undertake UGC's MRP. So the moot point is: have we misinterpreted the guidelines/circular? or the guidelines are leading to misinterpretation? or are the Librarians really barred from undertaking UGC's MRP?. So the positive interpretation is (as per the experts' interpretation): In-service Librarians are eligible for MRP under UGC XII Plan but not post retirement. Whereas Library Science teachers, Principals, and Vice-Chancellors are eligible even after retirement for availing the MRP. Justification for the positive interpretation (as per the experts' interpretation): 1. The initial paragraph of the circular (page 2) states that any teacher of university and college (with 2 (F) & 12 (B) of UGC Act, 1956) can apply. So the Librarians should be considered here. 2. After stating the rule for retired teachers (Major RP, page 3), the very next paragraph states, "Only the teaching faculty of Library Science,Physical Education, Principals and VCs will also be eligible to participate in the scheme". So this should be considered in the context of the preceding paragraph discussing about the retired professionals. So what is your say on this?? Let us discuss. UGC XII Plan Guidelines, for your reference: 1. http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/7716504_12th-plan-guidelines.pdf (Major RP) 2. http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdfnews/6733319_12th-plan-Minor.pdf (Minor RP) Best regards, Santosh C. Hulagabali 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| College Website | COIST | OAMII 2013 *Affiliated to University of Mumbai | Reaccredited 'A' Grade by NAAC| ISO 9001:2008 Certified College .................................................................................................................................... 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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Article Request
by Shihab Illias 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Respected Friends One of our research scholar needs the following article for his research. If you have access to the same, please send a soft copy to my mail Id i.e. shihabillias(a)gmail.com Safe at the Wheel? Security Issues for Female Taxi Drivers-N Westmarland1 and J Anderson,Security Journal (2001) 14, 29–40; doi:10.1057/palgrave.sj.8340080 http://www.palgrave-journals.com/sj/journal/v14/n2/abs/8340080a.html With regards Shihab.I. Library Professional University of Kerala Email: shihabillias(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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Recruitment of Two Apprenticeship Trainees at Library of National Institute of Malaria Research New Delhi
by Rashid 12 Nov '13

12 Nov '13

Dear All, Library of National Institute of Malaria Research requires two young professionals to work as Apprenticeship trainees for the year 2014 (January- December 2014) purely on temporary basis for the proposed term. For details advertisement, Pl. See the attached file. Regards, Librarian National Institute of Malaria Research, Sector-8, Dwarka, New Delhi-110077 -- 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 on "Basic knowledge and computerization to manage the school libraries"
by Vasanth 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Pramati Hill View Academy, Mysore, in collaboration with Mysore Librarians and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA), Mysore has organized a one day workshop on the theme "Basic knowledge and computerization to manage the school libraries". This workshop is the first of this kind in Mysore to promote school libraries.Participants will have practical training in all facets of computerization of school libraries. The workshop will be held on 18th November 2013 between 9 AM to 4.30 PM at Pramati Hillview Academy, CA-2, Udayaravi Raod, Kuvempunagar, Mysore. There is no delegation fee to attend the workshop. Those who are interested to attend the workshop, please contact: Smt. Vanishree M.S. Librarian Pramati Hillview Academy Kuvempunagar Phone : 0821-4246666/ 9844747327 E-mail: library(a)pramatischool.org ---------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N. PRO, MyLISA Mysore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Invitation for the 6th KALA National Seminar on “Save Libraries and Librarianship”
by Rajendra Babu 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Invitation for the 6th KALA National Seminar on “Save Libraries and Librarianship” Organised by Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) On behalf of KALA, we cordially invite you to participate in the seminar. We would appreciate if you could cascade this information to your professional friends. Details about the seminar: Event: One Day 6th KALA National Seminar on “Save Libraries and Librarianship” Day: Saturday Date & Time: 16th November 2013 from 9-30am to 5.00pm Venue: The Seminar Hall, City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar, (RPC Layout), Vijayanagar, Bangalore - 40 Organizers: Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) Registration: Free (First come first serve basis). please confirm your registration to hrajendra.babu(a)gmail.com 09.30am - 10.00am: Registration 10.00am - 11.00am: Inauguration Chief Guests: • Shri. Kimmane Ratnakara, Hon’ble minister for Libraries, Govt. of Karnataka, Bangalore. • Prof. V G Talawar, VC, Reva University, Bangalore • Shri. M M Badni, Director, Dept. of Public Libraries, Karnataka, Bangalore Dr. M Krishnamurthy, President, KALA, Bangalore, Would preside over the function 11.00am - 10.15am: Tea Break 11.15am - 13.15am: Seminar on “Save Libraries and Librarianship” Speakers: • Dr. T D Kemparaju, Professor, DLISc, Bangalore University, Bangalore. • Dr. Chiranjeevi Singh, IAS., Former Additional Chief Secretary, Govt. of Karnataka • Dr. Gururaj Karjagi, Chairman, Academy for Creative Teaching, Bangalore. • Shri. D. Tangaraj, IAS, Principal Secretary to Government, Urban Development Department (UDD) and Board of Directors PWD-EAP, Bangalore. 13.15pm – 14.00pm: Lunch break 14.00pm - 15.30pm: Presidents Perspective 15.30pm – 16.00pm: Coffee/Tea Break 16.00-17.00: KALA AGM 17.00-18.00: KALA Elections for the GC You are cordially invited.... H Rajendra Babu General Secretary, KALA -- Thanks and Regards, Rajendra Babu H Assistant Professor Dept. of studies and Research in LIS Tumkur University B H Road, Tumkur-572103. Karnataka, India -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Congrats to Sri P.Y.Rajendrakumar
by Mailing List Admin 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 16:00:45 +0800 (SGT) From: vasappa gowda <vasgowda(a)yahoo.co.in> Hearty Congratulations to Rajendra Kumar for being appointed as Librarian- NLI. Looking forward to a greater achievement in LIS field through NLI. With regards Dr. VASAPPA GOWDA, MCom, MLISc, PGDCA, PhD SELECTION GRADE LIBRARIAN, BESANT EVENING COLLEGE, MANGALORE-575 003, KARNATAKA STATE, INDIA. Ph (0824) 2491204(O) �� (0824) 2453109(R) Mob: 09448150365

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Re: [LIS-Forum] ; LIS-Forum] Congrats to Shri. P Y Rajendra Kumar on his new appointment as Director General, National Library of India, kolkata
by Mailing List Admin 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Mon, 11 Nov 2013 11:02:24 +0530 From: Rajendrakumar Py <pyrajendrakumar(a)gmail.com> Dear Friends, Thank you very much for your wishes.We all will work together for taking national Library to the greater heights. With regards, P.Y.Rajendra Kumar D.G.,National Library Kolkata

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PY Rajendra Kumar-First full-time DG of NLI with Professional Background
by Ishwar Goudar 11 Nov '13

11 Nov '13

Dear Professionals, Let us congratulate Mr. P.Y. Rajendra Kumar (soon he will be Dr. P.Y. R.) for occupying the prestigious post of Director General, National Library of India (NLI). I had a quick glance of history of NLI on its official website at http://www.nationallibrary.gov.in/nat_lib_stat/history.html and found that he is the* first full time DG of NLI with LIS background*. Earlier, myself as a member of SLA, Karnataka, have seen him and his leadership quality closely. I am sure with his 40 years of rich experience in various capacities in different organisations, specifically as Director of DPL, Karnataka, he will be in a position give a good leadership to NLI and give new direction to its services. He has won several awards including Aryabhata Award, Indira Priyadarshini Award, Ranganathan-Kaula Librarian Award, Government of Karnataka's Best Librarian Award, etc. He also served KALA as its President. PYR, we are proud of you, keep it up. Regards, -- Dr. I.R.N. Goudar Visiting Professor and Library Adviser Mysore University Library University of Mysore Manasagangotri, MYSORE - 570 006 Ex Scientist 'G' and Head, ICAST, NAL, Bangalore Tel: 0821-2419283 mob: 09611165781 E-mail: goudarishwar(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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