Inviting potential applicants to participate in the Information Sessions in their cities.

Inviting potential applicants to participate in the Information Sessions in their cities.

To further discuss the grant competition and the application process the World Bank Development Marketplace Team will be holding Information Sessions in Kolkata, Guwahati and Shillong on 26th, 27th and 28th February respectively.

The Information Session will provide an opportunity to get more specific instructions and details on the application form, eligibility criteria and the capacity building support available through the DM network. These Sessions also provide potential applicants the opportunity to meet with the DM team and some previous winners, as well as to network with other organisations in the North East Social Enterprise ecosystem.

DATES: 

• 26th February 2014: Kolkata, West Bengal. Venue- The Senator Hotel (Sapphire Room, The Senator Hotel, 15 Camac Street, Kolkata). Time- 2.00pm to 5.00pm. Register here.
• 27th February 2014: Guwahati, Assam. Venue- NEDFi House (Conference Hall,NEDFi House, G.S. Road, Dispur, Guwahati). Time- 2.00pm to 5.00pm.Register here.
• 28th February 2014: Shillong, Meghalaya. Venue- Asian Confluence (Lady Veronica Lane, Nongkynrih, Laitumkhrah, Shillong). Time- 2.00pm to 5.00pm.Register here.

Please note that seats are limited at these sessions. If you are interested to join, please do confirm your participation by clicking on the "Register here" link. We would also recommend reviewing theapplication form before attending the session. If you are unable to attend the session, you can still get all the necessary support in completing your proposal by dropping an email to the Program Team atinfo@dm-india.com.

If you know of others in your network that could benefit from the DM2014 program we request you to please forward this email to them.

We look forward to meeting you at the Information Session.

Regards,

World Bank Development Marketplace Team

IASLIC 2014

IASLIC 26^th National Seminar 2014

 

 

Theme

Roadmap to usher in Knowledge Society

 

 

Special Interest Group Discussion

SIG01 : Social Sciences Information

Libraries and Societal Development

with special reference to North East India

 

SIG02 : Computer Application in LIS

Cloud Computing Applications in LIS

 

 

Venue

Department of Library and Information Science,

Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India

 

Organising Secretary

Prof N Lahkar, Professor & Head,

Department of Library and Information Science,

Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India

 

Date

November 25-28, 2014

 

For Detail Information Cantact:

Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, iaslic.sem@gmail.com

 

========================================================================================================== পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk@yahoo.com, panigrahipk11@gmail.com,   (M) : +91 94342 43522.  General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ; Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata.

UNESCO’s Guidelines to compare Institutional Repository Software

The Guidelines to compare Institutional Repository Software is being published as part of the UNESCO’s Open Access Strategy. It compares the features of the major platforms and is intended to help libraries focus on which features will help facilitate the success of their repository. The current publication compares the five most widely adopted IR platforms: Digital Commons, Dspace, Eprints, Fedora, and Islandora. Jean-Gabriel Bankier and Kenneth Gleason of the bpress contributed to the development of the text. Devika Madalli also contributed to the drafting of the text.

For full text and details please visit the URL: 

http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/resources/news-and-in-focus-articles/all-news/news/unesco_publishes_guidelines_to_compare_institutional_repository_software

Dr. J. K. VIJAYAKUMAR,   

Admission for TISS's Post-Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management (PGDLIM) 2014-15 batch.

Eligibility: Bachelor of Library and Information Science(BLISc) or Masters of Library and Information Science (MLISc) Persons with disability: 3% seats are reserved for PWD of which 1% each is reserved for a)Low Vision/Blindness 9B) hearing impairment and c ) Locomotor Disability/Cerebral Plasy Preference will be given to candidates with relevant work experience Application Procedure: The information brochure and Application Form along with Fee chalan can be downloaded either from the institute website at http://www.tiss.edu or from the library webste at http://library.tiss.edu/pgdlim.html The application fee of Rs.550.00 (inclusive of Rs.50/- bank charges) can be paid at any State Bank of India Branch using the Fee Chalan. The duly completed application form , along with fee chalan should be sent to TISS The application will not be considered unless the form is completed and all relevant papers are received in time. Candidates should send only attested copies of their certificates along with application. Last Date: for submission of application by post and in person at the Institute is 10th July 2014. The dates of the interview will be intimated to the eligible candidate through the call letters. For more details: please refer Information Brochure [2014-2015] and/or visit: TISS web announcement  Downloads: Information Brochure [2014-2015] Application Form [2014-2015] Fee Challan Academic Calender Enquiries: Mr. Dilip Kale, In-Charge, Short Term Courses (STP Section), TISS Email: stp@tiss.edu, dilip@tiss.edu, kale.dilip71@gmail.com Tel: 91-22-25525253 Fax: 91-22-25525050  Dr. Satish Kanamadi, Acting Librarian, TISS, Mumbai. Email: satish@tiss.edu Tel: 022-25525283 Dr. Mallikarjun Angadi, Deputy Librarian, TISS, Mumbai. Email: malikarjun@tiss.edu Tel: 022-25525284

National Conference - NCLC-2014 at Dravidian University, Kuppam: Call for participation and papers

Central Library, Dravidian University, Kuppam,  Andhra Pradesh organise
‘NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON LEAD THE CHANGE:

INNOVATIVE INFORMATION PROFESSIONALS IN THE DIGITAL AGE ( NCLC-2014)’ on
 7th&8th MARCH, 2014.


Quality research papers and case studies will be included in Conference
Volume having ISBN.

Please download the brochure from the following link to see Conference
Details,

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6E3iEzJp74uUDFPZzVINFY2WG8



REGISTRATION FEE

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For LIS professionals,

On or before 25 February 2014: Rs. 500

Spot Registration: Rs. 600


Retired Professionals/Research Scholars/ Students

On or before 25 February 2014: Rs. 300

Spot Registration: Rs. 400



Registration fee includes conference kit, conference volume,
breakfast,lunch, dinner, refreshments.


IMPORTANT DATES

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Conference Dates : 7&8 March

Deadline for full paper submission: 20 February

Notification for acceptance: 22nd February

Last date for registration: 7 March


HIGHLIGHTS OF THE SEMINAR

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Accommodation

The delegates will be provided accommodation in the university hostel/guest
house on sharing basis against on first cum first served basis at no cost.


Access to Kuppam

It can be accessed by train / bus. It is on the railway line connectives
Bangalore-Chennai at a distance of 105 km from Bangalore and about

250 km from Chennai. It is about 200 km from Tirupati. The nearest Airport
is Bangalore.


Best paper award

NCLC-2014 gives a 'best paper award' to the best paper in the NCLC-2014
conference.


Tutorial on Koha

Tutorial on 'Koha' for Innovative Information Professionals may be
scheduled during the proceedings of the conference at no cost.


Regards,

LIST OF SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES FOR (LIBRARY) CAT.II (T-3) AT IARI, NEW DELHI

TOTAL 43 CANDIDATES SHORTLISTED AND EXAM  WILL BE HELD ON 23.02.2014

Details can be accessed from following link: 

POST CODE 4 (LIBRARY) CAT.II (T-3)

Launch of National Mission on Libraries Today ie 03 Feb 2014 by Hon'ble Shri Pranab Mukherjee, President of India

http://www.nmlindia.nic.in/

National Workshop on impact of IT on Scientometric Studies

Dear Professionals,

The Department of Library and Information Science, Bharathidasan University, Trichy - 24   is organizing aDST-PURSE Sponsored National Workshop on “Impact of Information Technology on Scientometric Studies” on 17th February, 2014 at DLIS-Smart Class Room.

Workshop Themes:

The Workshop aims the assessment of research performance and focuses on the contribution of scholarly work.

The Participants will be oriented and trained the following areas:

·    Citation and Indexing Database (Web of Science, Scopus, Engineering Village 2)

·    Mapping of Research (Histcite, Vos Viewer, Free mind, Popplet)

·    Testing of Bibliometric Laws

·     Index Calculation ( H-Index,  G-Index, GH-Index, P-Index etc.,)

       

Registration Fee

All those who wish to participate are requested to apply in advance before 15th February 2014 along with the registration form. 

The registration fee of Rs.200/= for professionals and Rs.100/= for students and Full time Scholars. The resource Kit, Working Lunch and High Tea will be provided.

 

For Further Information Please visit

 

http://smartlis.webnode.com/

 

For Communication:

Professor  & Head

Department of Library and Information Science,

Bharathidasan University,

Trichy – 24. Tamilnadu, India

bdulib@gmail.com ,  9486916358  

&

Dr. M. Surulinathi

Workshop Co-Ordinator

Assistant Professor

Mobile: 9943653068

surulinathi@gmail.com

Golden Jubilee National Seminar On “Re-engineering Academic Libraries”12-02-2014 to 14-02-2014

Golden Jubilee National Seminar On “Re-engineering Academic Libraries”12-02-2014 to 14-02-2014

Jointly Organized By

Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Granthagar & 

 SoS in Lib. & I. Sc. Of Pt. Ravishankar Shukla University, Raipur (C.G.)

To understand the challenges and opportunities of digital era, Pt. Sundarlal Sharma Library in association with SoS in Library and Information Science, PRSU, Raipur will organize NSRAL, a three days national conference from 12th to 14th Feb. 2014 for Academic Library & Information Professionals.
We are looking forward to welcome you here at Raipur, Chhattisgarh Objectives:

• To bring together Academic Library professionals from the country to deliberate on trends and developments in libraries & information science.

• To discuss capacity building in Academic libraries with respect to new technological information avenues available in the present era.

• To discuss the scope of cloud computing and various Techniques, Tools and Technologies in providing Web based/ Need based information services.

• To study challenges in academic library.

• To discuss innovative and attractive digital era tools and techniques that can be adopted for the upliftment of rural areas of Chhattisgarh and the Nation.

*Themes:*

• Changing Role of Library and Information Professionals

• Content Creation and Content Management Systems

• Collection Development and Access Management

• Information and Knowledge Management

• Library Consortia and Institutional Repositories

• Information Use and Information Seeking Behavior

• The Internet-based Resources and Services

• Libraries and cloud computing

• Applying new Technology and Standards in Library Services

• Best practices in Library Services

• Innovative information services

• User needs mapping/ needs mapping

• User Education

• Resource optimization (Sources and Human Capital)

• Web based information services

• Need based information services

• Techniques, Tools and Technologies in providing Web based/ Need based

information services

*Call for Papers:*

Original contributions based on applications / deployments / research /surveys / practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned above,are invited for conference presentations. Based on technical committee’s recommendations, papers for the national conference shall be selected and will be accepted after thorough plagiarism check for stage presentation.

Further, based on the editorial advice, papers will be selected for the publication in Proceedings with ISBN.

Authors to follow the guidelines mentioned below, otherwise paper will not be considered :

Unpublished and original papers should be

- in .doc format

- in single-spaced,

- A4 page size,

- Times New Roman 12 font size,

- Between 4-6 pages and

- APA reference style

Scanned copy of Copyright Declaration letter (with the details of theme, title, author, etc.) duly signed by the author(s) should be sent along with the paper.

Paper should have Title, Author(s) Name (Three max.), Organization Address, Tel. No., E-mail id, etc.

Registration is mandatory for all authors as well as participants.

Authors must submit declaration stating that the contents are free from plagiarism.

*The full papers should be sent to: *

*Dr. Mohammed Imtiaz Ahmed, *

*Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, *

*Raipur (C.G.) 492 010 *

*Mo.No.-098932 70311 *

*imtiazexplores@ gmail.com <imtiazexplores@ gmail.com>*

*Important Dates: *

*ü 25th-Jan-2014 : Full paper Submission *

*ü 8th-Feb-2014 : Registration Closes *

*ü 31st-Jan-2014 : Acceptance for stage presentation *

*Registration Fee*: *

*- Working Professionals: Rs. 1000/-*

*-Sponsored Professionals: Rs 2000/-*

*- Students & Retired Professionals: Rs. 500/-*

**Spot registration fees Rs. 100/- extra *

***Includes conference kit, Tea/Coffee, Snacks, Lunch and Conference

Proceedings. *

*Accommodation*

Limited accommodation is available in University guest house for registered participants on first- come- first serve basis against actual payment. Good hotel accommodation is also available on reasonable tariff.

*FOR DETAILS CONTACT*

*Dr. Mohammed Imtiaz Ahmed, *

*Organising Secretary*

*Pt.Ravishankar Shukla University, *

*Raipur (C.G.) 492 010 *

*Mo.No.-098932 70311 *

*imtiazexplores@ gmail.com <imtiazexplores@ gmail.com>*

National conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal

Dear Sir/Madam,

We are very glad to inform you that SEARCH – The Health Sciences Library and Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal University, Manipal, Karnataka is organizing a national conference on “Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on 21-22 February, 2014 at the Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal.

Objectives

• To provide an opportunity to LIS professionals to explore the ways and means to manage the modern libraries where electronic resources are playing a pivotal role in meeting the information needs of the users
•  To explore, discuss and share ideas and knowledge related to innovative modern library management systems to meet the needs of the changing environment

Main Theme

Management of Modern Libraries

Sub Themes

·         Innovative library management systems

·         Emerging technological innovations in library management

·         Technologies for e-resources management

·         Technologies for automation, networking and security

·         Web portal development

·         Management of library resources and services

·         Integrated and discovery search services

·         Best practices in libraries and new initiatives

·         Users, user needs and expectations

·         Information literacy

·         Institutional repositories

·         Digital libraries

·         Library space, finance and human resource management

·         Soft skills for library professionals

·         Role of librarians in managing modern libraries: New opportunities and challenges

Authors are requested to submit a full paper through an e-mail attachment tolisconference@manipal.edu

Registration Fee

·         Individual: Rs. 600.00

·         Students, Research Scholars and Retired Professionals: Rs. 300.00

·         Accompanying family member: Rs. 300.00 (without kit and conference material)

Registration fee includes conference kit, working lunch/dinner, refreshment etc.  Kindly send your completed registration form along with registration fee in the form of DD in favour of ‘The Dean, KMC, Manipal’ payable at Manipal/Udupi to: The Organizing Secretary, NACML, KMC Health Sciences Library, Manipal University, Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka.

Important Dates

·         Last date for submission of full papers with registration fee:      31.1.2014

·         Acceptance of full paper for presentation:                                5.2.2014

·         Last date for Registration:                                                       15.2.2014

·         Spot Registration:                                                                    Available on prior intimation 

Accommodation

Accommodation will be provided on request on payment in Manipal University Hostel and Guest House.

Places for Visit

Within 100 km: Udupi Krishna Mutt; Malpe, Kaup and Maravanthe Beach; St. Mary’s Island; Anegudde Siddi Vinayaka Temple; Kolluru Mookambike Temple; Dharmasthala; Kudremukh; Agumbe; Hastashilpa – Heritage Village, Manipal; End Point, Manipal  etc. (Visithttp://www.udupipages.com/ for more information). 

Kindly circulate this to your staff/colleagues/students/research scholars and give this conference a wide publicity.

We are looking forward papers from students and research scholars.  Please note that there is a registration fee concession for students and research scholars.

Kindly find the attached conference brochure and registration form. You can find more information in the website: http://www.manipal.edu/research/pages/conferences.aspx  

Looking forward for your participation in NACML.

Feel free to contact:

The Organizing Secretary

NACML

KMC Health Sciences Library

Manipal University

Manipal – 576 104, Karnataka

Ph: 0820 2922358; 2922609

M: 9448842867; 9964498288

Fax: 0820 2570061

e-Mail: lisconference@manipal.edu

Website: www.manipal.edu

Thanks & Regards,

Dr. Shivananda Bhat K.

Organizing Secretary - NACML

KMC Health Sciences Library and

Dept. of Library and Information Science

Manipal University, Manipal;

Ph: 0820 2922358

M: 9448842867

e-Mail: shiva.bhat@manipal.edu; shivanandabhatk@gmail.com 

Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao

Joint Organizing Secretary - NACML

KMC Health Sciences Library and

Dept. of Library and Information Science

Manipal University, Manipal

Ph: 0820 2922609

M: 9964498288

e-Mail:  m.rao@manipal.edu; baikadi@yahoo.com 

UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and Superstructure February 20- 21, 2014 Organised by Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, Midnapore, West Bengal

UGC Sponsored Two Day National Seminar on

LIS Education: Structure, Infrastructure and Superstructure

February 20- 21, 2014

Organised by

Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University

Midnapore – 721 102 West Bengal 

Call for Papers

We invite articles on the mentioned sub-themes. Full paper in CD or by e-mail and a hard copy of the same must reach us on or before Friday, January 31, 2014. Paper specifications are:- MS-Word 2007 format and also a pdf file of the same, Font Face:- Times New Roman, Font Size:-14 (For headings, addresses, affiliations) and 12 (For abstract and text) Indentation:- Justified, Line spacing:- 1, Margin:- 1 inch on all sides and of maximum 3000 words using APA Style of citation. Authors of accepted

papers will be communicated through e-mail. The *full paper should be sent* to both the following addresses: vuseminar14@gmail.com and vuseminar14@yahoo.com 

Venue

B. C. Mukherjee Hall

Vidyasagar University

Midnapore

Accommodation

Accommodation may be arranged for the outstation participants if request is sent at least seven days before the Seminar and in that case participants will have to bear the charges.

Registration Fees*

Students (V. U.) Rs. 300.00

Others Rs. 500.00

Payment should be made by Cash/DD. Payment through demand draft can be made by an account payee demand draft in favour of “LIS Seminar” payable at Midnapore, West Bengal, India. Filled in Registration Form and Fees must reach on or before February 10, 2014. However, registration will also be made on spot.

All Communications should be addressed to:

Jt. Convenor(s)

Nivedita Bhattacharyya Sahu

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Library and Info. Sc. 

Vidyasagar University

Midnapore - 721 102

West Bengal, India

Mob. 9051837676

e-mail: nives.b22@gmail.com

Or

Snigdha Naskar

Assistant Professor

Dept. of Library and Info. Science 

Vidyasagar University

Midnapore - 721 102

West Bengal, India

Mob. 8900449442

e-mail: sn2086@gmail.com

Sub Themes

*Structure*

i) LIS Curriculum: Contents, Duration, CBSS, UGC- CDC Report etc.

ii) LIS Schools: Standards and accreditation

iii) LIS education: Intake capacity and standard of students

iv) LIS education and lifelong learning

v) Distance learning and LIS education

*Infrastructure*

i) Physical infrastructure

ii) Social infrastructure

iii) Human resource

iv) Internship facilities

v) In-service training

*Superstructure*

i) Demand and supply of LIS professionals

ii) Emerging trend in the job market

iii) Knowledge acquisition habits of the society

iv) National Knowledge Commission and national strategies towards a knowledge based society

v) Sociometric study of LIS professionals

vi) Community information and role of libraries

*Important*

> I) All manuscripts should be unpublished original work.

> II) An author can contribute more than one paper. However, an author will present only once throughout the seminar and for any one of his/her contributed articles.

> III) The author/authors should provide their name/names, address of the institution along with telephone no., fax no. and e-mail ID.

*Important dates*

• *Registration opens December 2, 2013
• Full paper along with abstract submission opens December 2, 2013
• Full paper along with abstract submission closes January 31, 2014
• *Registration closes February 10, 2014