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

Librarian Vacancy @ Tata Institute of Social Sciences in Mumbai

ADVT. REF. NO.TISS/ACADEMIC/OCTOBER/2013

VI. Centre for Life Long Learning

No of vacancies: (1 Post) OPEN – Pay Band of Rs.37400-67000 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.10000

Essential Qualification/Experience: i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record set out in these Regulations.

ii. At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a university library or eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian.

iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work.

iv. Desirable: A. M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/information science / documentation/achieves and manuscript-keeping.

v. A minimum score of 400 points as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in the UGC Regulation 2010 in Appendix III.

Apply online: www.tiss.edu

Last Date for Online Registration: 29-11-2013.

Send your application to the Personnel Section, TISS, Mumbai- 400 088.

The last date for receipt of application is 29-11-2013.

For more details: http://download.tiss.edu/recruitments/AcademicpostsRevisedAdvertSeptember2013-5.pdf

Last Apply Date: 29 Nov 2013

Thanks and Regards,

Swapna

PhD in LISc : TISS Mumbai Admission Notification 2013

Dear Professionals,

Greetings!

Center for Library and Information Management Studies, Tata Institute of Social Sciences ,Mumbai is happy
to announce the admission call for PhD in Library and Information Science.

Selected candidates can pursue Ph.D. either by staying on TISS campus or off campus. During the first year, it is essential to fulfill course work requirement by attending the Four Modular Workshops of 5 days each duration, once in every quarter. This is a compulsory requirement.

TISS does not make any distinction among research scholars as full time and part time. All selected candidates are required to fulfill the programme requirements as defined.

Some Possible areas of research are: Knowledge Society, Information Access and Services, Information Organization, e-resources, Digitization,
Digital Library, Information and Digital Literacy, and other emerging areas in the discipline of LISc


Please visit the following link for information on eligibility, selection process and for downloading the prospectus, applications form.

http://www.tiss.edu/announcement/admissions-to-integrated-m.phil-2013-ph.d.-programme-direct-ph.-d.-programme-2013-2014


Last date for submission of filled in applications: 16th March 2013

Regards

Satish Kanamadi, PhD
Chairperson
Centre for Library and Information Management Studies
Tata Institute of Social Sciences
MUMBAI
satish@tiss.edu

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN, DY. LIBRARIAN AND INFORMATION SCIENTIST AT TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES, MUMBAI

The TISS offers a very challenging but fulfilling academic environment and opportunity to scholars committed to creating a Just Society through education, generation of knowledge and field action, and invites interested scholars in Social Sciences and allied disciplines located within and outside India to apply for faculty positions in its schools and centres.

TISS has vacancies in the following Schools, Centres and Campuses:
A. School of Social Work, Mumbai Campus.

B. School of Health Systems Studies, Mumbai Campus.
C. School of Habitat Studies, Mumbai Campus.
D. School for Media & Cultural Studies, Mumbai Campus.
E. School of Development Studies, Mumbai Campus.
F. Positions to work in North Eastern Region.
G. Nodal Centre of Excellence for Human Rights Education.
H. Centre for Study of Social Exclusion and Inclusive Policies.
I. Advanced Centre for Women’s Studies.
J. Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library.

NAME OF POST
Professor                   2-SC 1-ST  4-OPEN
Associate Professor  4-SC 2-ST  5-OPEN
Assistant Professor   2-SC 1-ST  3-OBC 3-OPEN

Librarian                   1-Open
Dy. Librarian, Tuljapur Campus  1-Open

Information Scientist  1-SC

The last date for receipt of application is 25-02-2013.

Specific Qualification/Experience & number of posts:

J. Librarian (1 Post) OPEN – Pay Band of Rs.37400-67000 with Academic Grade Pay of Rs.10000.
i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record set out in these Regulations.
ii. At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a university library or eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian.
iii. Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work.
iv. Desirable: A. M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/information science /
documentation/achieves and manuscript-keeping.
v. A minimum score of 400 points as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in the UGC Regulation 2010 in Appendix III.

K. Deputy Librarian, Tuljapur Campus (1 Post) OPEN – Pay Band Rs.15600-39100, Academic Grade Pay Rs.8000.
i) Master’s Degree in library science/information science/documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record.
ii) Five years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian.
iii) Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library, Digital Library Management.
iv) Desirable: An M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/Information science /Documentation/Archives and manuscript-keeping/computerization of library/working knowledge of Digital Library environment.
v) Preference will be given to candidates with PG Diploma in Digital Library or PG Diploma in Library Automation & Networking.
vi) A minimum score of 300 points as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS), set out in the UGC  Regulation 2010 in Appendix III.



L. Information Scientist (1 Post) SC – Pay Band Rs.15600-39100, Academic Grade Pay Rs.6000.
Master's Degree in Computer Application or Master's Degree in Library and Information Science and Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Application. Three years experience in the field. All Degrees/Diploma shall be from recognized University/Institutions with minimum 55% marks.

Instructions:

1. For more information on positions, eligibility, application fees etc click here
2. Candidates are required to apply online. Please visit http://recruitment.tiss.edu to apply. Candidates can apply for multiple posts using the same application form and are requested not to fill separate applications for different posts.
3. The last date for submission of the application form is 25-02-2013.
4. Candidates facing technical problems in filling the application form should write to personnel@tiss.edu

MLISc Admission in Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

Centre for Library and Information Management Studies, Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai is happy to announce admissions to the programme for Master in Library and Information Science for the year 2013-2015.

The minimum qualification for admission to MLISc is a Bachelors Degree in any discipline from a recognized university, obtained after a minimum of 12+3 years of education.

Candidates in the final year of their graduation are also eligible to apply. However, this admission will be provisional. It is a regular, two year programme, offered in four semesters at Mumbai Campus. Candidates are required to apply online through the E-application at https://admissions.tiss.edu

Those who have difficulty in online submission can download the Application form and submit it after duly completing it.

Complete prospectus available at http://library.tiss.edu

Last date for submission of application is 10th November, 2012

Please visit the following websites for prospectus and application form for MLISc Programme:

• https://admissions.tiss.edu/<http://ma-programmes.tiss.edu/courses/master-of-library-and-information-science/>
• http://library.tiss.edu/mlisc.html

We will also be happy to answer your queries.

Thank you,

Best regards,

Dr. Muttayya Koganuramath

Professor & Chairperson

Centre for Library and Information Management Studies

Tata Institute of Social Sciences,

Mumbai- 400 088 (India)

Phone: +91-22-2552 5281(Direct)

Fax: +91-22-2552 5050

E-mail: muttayya@tiss.edu