Temple University,
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania | |
| Salary: Not Specified | |
| Status:Full-time | |
| Posted:12/06/12 | |
| Digital & Web Services Librarian | |
Summary:
The Temple University Libraries seek a talented, energetic, and service-oriented individual for the position of Digital and Web Services Librarian, based in the Digital Library Initiatives Department. Temple’s federated library system serves an urban research university with over 1,800 full-time faculty and a student body of 38,000 that is among the most diverse in the nation. For more information about Temple and Philadelphia, visitwww.temple.edu.
The role of the Digital and Web Services Librarian is twofold. S/he coordinates the Library’s Web presence, working collaboratively with staff throughout the library system. Oversees the development and maintenance of the Drupal-based Library website, as well as its integration with other services like Libguides, CONTENTdm, the library catalog, and the delivery of Special Collections finding aids. Takes a leadership role in developing digital projects and services that serve the needs of faculty and students, particularly in the realm of digital objects publication and management, using tools like Omeka. Coordinates that work with other members of the Digital Initiatives Department who focus on digitizing and delivering Special Collections’ library materials through CONTENTdm. Participates in the gathering and analysis of use data. Maintains in-depth knowledge of standards and best practices in the realm of website development, digital humanities, scholarly use of digital data, scholarly communication, and fair use/copyright. Supervises a full-time staff member (who is responsible for the day-to-day development and maintenance of the Library website), as well as student assistants. The incumbent will participate in library-wide activities and committees, and is expected to be active professionally. S/he also will be expected to meet requirements for contract renewals, promotion, and regular appointment. Other duties as assigned.
Required Education & Experience:
Required Skills & Abilities:
Preferred:
Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including relocation allowance. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To apply:
To apply for this position, please visit www.temple.edu, click on Jobs@Temple, and reference TU-15996. For full consideration, please submit your completed electronic application, along with a cover letter and resume. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
Temple University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to cultural diversity.
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Friday, December 7, 2012
Digital & Web Services Librarian at Temple University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
VACANCY OF LIBRARY ATTENDANT AT UPSC, NEW DELHI
No.A-12019/01/2012-Admn.V
Union Public Service Commission
(संघ लोक सेवा आयोग)
Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069
VACANCY CIRCULAR
Subject : Filling up the post of Library Attendant (General Central Service, Group-‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in the Office of UPSC in the scale of pay of Rs.5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/-in PB-1 on Deputation/Absorption basis-reg.
It is proposed to fill up three vacancies in the grade of Library Attendant (General Central Service, Group-‘C’ Non-Gazetted, Non-Ministerial) in the office of UPSC in the scale of pay of Rs.5200-20200/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 1800/-in PB-1 on Deputation or Absorption basis.
2. Eligibility Conditions :
Deputation or absorption
Officials under the Central Government:-
(a) holding analogous posts on regular basis in the parent cadre or department; and
(b) possessing the educational qualifications and experience as below:
(i) matriculation or equivalent pass form a recognised Board; and
(ii) two years' experience of working in a Library of the Central Government or of a recognised institution.
Note 1: Period of deputation including period of deputation to another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or other organizations or departments of the Central Government shall not exceed three years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall be not exceeding fifty six years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.
Note 2: For the purpose of computing minimum qualifying service for appointment on deputation basis, the service rendered on a regular basis by an officer prior to 1st January, 2006 or the date from which the revised pay structure based on the 6th Central Pay Commission recommendation has been extended, shall be deemed to be service rendered in the corresponding grade pay or pay scale extended based on the recommendation of the Commission except where there has been merger of more than one pre-revised scale of pay into one grade with a common grade pay or pay scale, and where this benefit will extend only for the post for which that grade pay or pay scale is the normal replacement grade without any upgradation.
Application ( in duplicate) only in the prescribed proforma (Annexure-I) of the eligible candidates whose services can be spared immediately on selection, together with the certificate from the Forwarding Authority (in proforma Annexure-II) along with the following documents:
(i) Integrity certificate
(ii) List of major/ minor penalties imposed if any, on the official during the last 10 years; (if no penalty has been imposed a ‘Nil’ certificate should be enclosed).
(iii) Vigilance clearance certificate.
(iv) Attested photocopies of the ACRs for the last five years (2006-07 to 2010-11)
(attested on each page by an officer not below the rank of an Under Secretary to the Govt. of India).
The required documents mentioned at the end of Annexure, may be forwarded to Sh. Neeraj Sachdeva, Under Secretary (Admn.), Room No. 216/AB, Union Public Service Commission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi-110069, within 60 days of the publication of the circular in the Employment News/ Rozgar Samachar. Applications not forwarded through proper channel or those received without the requisite certificates and necessary documents will not be entertained.
VACANCY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, DURGAPUR AND KOLKATA
POST- SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIRARIAN
SCHOOL- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
LOCATION-RUBY PARK, KOLKATA AND DURGAPUR
LAST DATE-15.12.2012
For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in The Telegraph on 27 November 2012 on Page No. 21
Thursday, December 6, 2012
DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012 at DRTC, Bangalore
DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012
26-28 December 2012
Theme: LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues
Organized jointly by
Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS)
and
Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC),Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 059
Sub-themes: (suggested topics but not limited to the following)*
- What course components are relevant and irrelevant in LIS Curriculum?
- Is LIS research over-emphasizing Survey Research, Citation Analysis,
and redundant topics?
- What ICT topics should form the core and specializations in LIS
Curriculum?
- Core vs. Specializations with special reference to Public Library
system and School Library system
- How to facilitate smooth transition from:
- Tradition to modernity
- Classification to Ontology
- Cataloging to Bibliographic Metadata
- Authority files to Metadata Schema
- Moving beyond Informatics and work in Data and Text Mining
- Information Sources to Information Gateways and Discovery tools
- National Mission for Libraries and LIS Education
- E-learning in LIS, Open Courseware, LISwiki (Open invitation for
voluntary editors)
- IPRs and Open Access
- Open Source Software in LIS
- Open Standards in LIS
- Library 2.0: Web 2.0 Technologies
- Role of Social Networks in Library Services
- Resource Discovery tools: A critique of Web Search Engines
*Invited talks on:*
- Data Science: Data Repositories, Linked Data, Data Analytics
- Semantic web: Ontology, metadata and Inferencing
- Cloud Computing: LIS Clouds
Panel Discussion on LIS Education and Research
Note: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only.
Call for papers:
Full articles and research papers (with abstracts) on the above mentioned theme and sub-themes for the XXIX IATLIS* *National Conference should reach to Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala ? 147002 (Punjab) as a hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by *21 December 2012*. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please send your paper both in print and electronic form on a CD in Microsoft Word and also a soft copy through email to iatlis2012@gmail.com. The paper should include Title, Name and Address of author(s), Abstract and Key Words. References at the end of the paper and their in-text citing should be according to APA Style manual.
For further information about this check this link:
Registration Fees:
Indian Delegates:
Sponsored: Rs. 3,000/-
Non-Sponsored: Rs. 2,000/-
Retired Professionals:Rs.1,500/-
Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,500/-
Students: Rs. 750/-
Foreign Delegates:
SARRC Countries: $ 150
Other Countries: $ 300
The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post- publication), and working lunch, dinner and breakfast and session tea for the days of the conference. The registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume and would be sent to the registered delegates later on. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute request in view of shortage of accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plan in advance to avoid inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with duly filled Registration Form latest by 21 December 2012 to:
Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science,
Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab)
Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180 Email: hpskalra@gmail.com
Accommodation: Accommodations in ISI guest house are very limited and will be arranged by the local Organizing Secretary ONLY on first-come-first served basis for those participants who send prior information for it in the registration form. Charges for accommodation are to be borne by the participants as per actuals. Bangalore is host to several hotels and hostels catering to all budgets. Delegates can also make their booking on their own.
Organising Secretary:
Dr. Devika P. Madalli, devika@drtc.isibang.ac.in
Nomination invited for IATLIS AWARDS 2012
Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) invites nominations from LIS teachers /professionals / researchers for the following three awards for the year 2012:
1. IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award;
2. IATLIS – Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award;
3. IATLIS – Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award
Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards.
Eligibility for IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award:
The nominee should have at least 10 years of teaching experience at the post-graduate level or 10 years professional experience at a senior level, and should be in service. A person can receive the award only once and one person can nominate only one LIS teacher / professional at a time. Nominations on
plain paper should be accompanied by bio-data, list of publications, details of professional activities, and contribution to IATLIS activities.
Eligibility for IATLIS – Prof. S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award:
For this year’s award, nominations only of students registered for Ph.D. in a recognized university would be considered. The nominee should not be a full-time employee. Nominations should be sent on a plain paper along with bio-data, progress report of research work, and research papers (published/accepted for publication), if any.
Eligibility for IATLIS – Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award:
A very senior/retired LIS teacher/professional/researcher who has made profound contribution to library education, research, training, literature, and practice. Claims must be supported with documentary proof. Award can be given to a deserving person even if not applied. Award won't be given if no one is found suitable.
The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Nominations in quadruplicate (four copies) with all the required documents should reach Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) on or before 17 December 2012. In addition to four copies of nominations in hard copy form, a soft copy of nominations should also be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS by email at iatlis.patiala@gmail.com. No communication other than nominations will be entertained and the decision of the Awards Committee will be final.
Dr. Jagtar Singh, President,
Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), and
Professor, Department of Library and Information Science,
Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (India)
Home: +91(0)1752282727
Work: +91 (0) 1753046179
Email: jagtardeep@gmail.com
"National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.
It is a pleasure to inform you that the "National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" will be organized by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.
The Conference will discuss on the following themes/sub-themes:
- Reprography Service in Library
- Reprographic rights
- Fair Use & Fair Dealing in Education and Research
- Clipping and copying materials into innovative teaching tools.
- Posting materials for Distance Learning.
- Developing databases of copyrighted works for education and research.
- Developing digital libraries.
- Intellectual Property Rights
- Copyright in General
- Libraries and Copyright
- Preservation of Unpublished Works in the Library Collections
- Copies for Preservation or Replacement
- Access vs. Copyright
- Copy management and copy protection
- Copyright Infringement
- Rights protected by copyright laws
- Copyright Ownership
- Reprographic License
- Free Use and Non-voluntary Licenses
The Programme detail will be available at the Website:
http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php
Who should participate:
Library Professionals, Legal Professionals, Professionals from other subject areas, Postgraduate Students and Research Scholars of Library & Information Science, Law and other subject areas, Authors, Publishers and Reproduction Rights Organizations.
Call For Papers: Important Dates
- Submission of Abstract: 15 January 2013
- Acceptance of paper with comments: 30 January 2013
- Submission of the final paper : 20 February 2013
- Last Date for sending filled in registration form: 25 February 2013
Sponsored Delegates : Rs.1000.00
Students (Post-graduate) and Research Scholars: Rs.500.00
Payment: Registration fee as applicable should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft/Banker?s Cheque drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute payable at Kolkata.
Venue and Date:
Kolmogorove Bhawan, NAB-I & II
Indian Statistical Institute
203 BT Road
Kolkata 700 108
INDIA
Date: 7-8 March 2013
I ernestly request your participation and submission of your paper.
Contact:
Dr. Nibedita Ganguly
Organizing Secretary & Convener
Indian Statistical Institute
203 B T Road, Kolkata ? 700 108
Ph No- 2575 2107, 2575 2116
Email:- nibeditaganguly56@gmail.com
gnibedita@isical.ac.in
repro@isical.ac.in
http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php
Librarian and Assistant Librarian Vacancy at Uttar Pradesh Viklang Uddhar Dr. Shakuntala Misra University, Lucknow
Post: Librarian and Asst Librarian
Last Date: 10 January 2013
Org: Dr. Shakuntala Misra University, Lucknow
Assistant Librarian Vacancy at ATME College of Engineering, Mysore
Post: Assistant Librarian
Job Location: Mysore, Karnataka
Last Date: 15 Dec 2012
Source: Deccan Herald, Bangalore ed. 05 Dec 2012
Wednesday, December 5, 2012
VACANCY OF LIBRARY INFORMATION ASSISTANT AT National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, NEW DELHI
National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum (NHHM) under Ministry of Textiles, Government of India filling up one post of Library Information Assistant, Group ‘B’ Non – Ministerial in NHHM by transfer on deputation basis.
Post Name
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No of Posts
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Age Limit
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Pay Scale
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Library Information Assistant
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01
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56 years
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Rs. 9300-34800+4200 Grade pay
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How To Apply: Application in the prescribed performa available on official website along with attested copies of their upto date confidential report dossiers and vigilance clearance, Integrity certificate may be forwarded to the undersigned latest http://handlooms.nic.in/nhhm_LIA.pdf within 45 days from the date issue of the circular.
VACANCY OF ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT NIFTEM, SONEPAT
National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management
Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and
An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India
Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Estate, Kundli - 131008, Distt.- Sonepat, (Haryana), India.
Advertisement No. N/S/K/NF/40/12
Vacancy for the Non - Faculty Positions
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NIFTEM) requires efficient, experienced and competent officials for the following posts:
S.No
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Post
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No. of Post
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Pay Scale
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1
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Assistant Librarian
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1
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PB – 3 + 5400
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Applications are invited from qualified Indian citizens, persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) as well as Non-Indians who are exceptionally bright and motivated, committed, result oriented professionals who will share the vision of the institute with passion to match global standards are encoraged to apply to the above mentioned positions on direct recruitment/ Deputation basis. Reservation to SC/ST/OBC/PH etc. will be applicable as per Government of India norms. Salray and perquistes offered are as per 6th Pay Commissions Pay Scales.
- Candidate who have applied earlier for the same post but have not been selected, need not apply .
- The actual vacancy may vary at the time of selection depending upon the position.
For Details regarding qualification, expereince, general conditions, Pay scales, application format etc., please visit our website www.niftem.ac.in .
Applications must reach to the office of Registrar, NIFTEM at above mentioned address on or before 31st December, 2012.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Assistant Librarian:
· Pay Band III : Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 +
Grade Pay of Rs. 5400
· No. of posts: 1
· Essential Qualifications
& Experience:
1.
Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science
or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks or its
equivalence in a grade of 55% where grading system is practiced and a Consistently
good academic record with knowledge on computerization of Library.
2.
Qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant subject conducted
by UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC.
3.
A minimum of Five years as an Assistant Librarian in a University / Education &
Research Institute Library/ State or Central Govt. Library.
· Maximum Age: 45
· Method of
Recruitment:
Direct Recruitment/ Deputation.
Deputation: Persons holding
analogous posts or Persons working in the pay band II of 9,300-34800 +
Grade Pay of Rs.4,800 in a university/ educational & Research Institutions and
having qualifications & experience mentioned above.
· Duties & Responsibilities:
His/her specific duties
include checking Library materials in and out, Empty book drop, Shelves books,
Help students and professors, keep circular records, register new library pattern,
Collect records and record fines, put reserves on books that have been
requested, assist in processing new book, maintain library also assist Deputy
Librarian; The incumbent will facilitate students, researchers in accessing library
resources.
· Age
of Superannuation: 60 years
VACANCY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHARUCH, HARNI AND VADODARA
POST- LIBRARIAN
SCHOOL- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
LOCATION-BHARUCH, HARNI AND VADODARA
For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Ahmedabad Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 25
VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT THE SOMAIYA SCHOOL, MUMBAI
POST- LIBRARIAN
INSTITUTE- THE SOMAIYA SCHOOL
ADDRESS- SOMAIYA VIDYAVIAHR, GHATKOPAR (E), MUMBAI-77
Email at career@tss.somaiya.edu
For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Mumbai Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 42
Sr. Librarian & Librarian Vacancy at Guru Kash University, Bhatinda
http://gurukashiuniversity.in/downloads/GKU_Vacancies_Dec2012.pdf
Librarian Vacancy at GILLCO International School, Mohali, Punjab
Job Location: Mohali, Punjab
Send resume at: principal@gillcoschool.com
Last Date: 10 Dec 2012
Source: The Tribune, Chandigarh Ed. 05 Nov 2012
VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, LUCKNOW
POST- LIBRARIAN
INSTITUTE- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL
ADDRESS- 4/26, GOMTI NAGAR EXTN, LUCKNOW
CONTACT NO. 0522-2717293
HOW TO APPLY:
INTERESTED CANDIDATES MAY MAIL THEIR DETAILED RESUME WITH RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH WITHIN 15 DAYS AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR- 4/26, GOMTI NAGAR EXTN, LUCKNOW
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For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Lucknow Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 23
Librarian Vacancy at Aryabhatta Group of Institutions, Barnala, Punjab
Job Location: Barnala, Punjab
Last Date 15 Dec 2012
Send resume at: jobs.aryabhatta@gmail.com
Source: The Tribune, Chandigarh Ed. 05 Nov 2012
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