Vacancy of Director, Services and Communications at IFLA Headquarters—The Hague, Netherlands

Location: IFLA Headquarters—The Hague, Netherlands

Position Type: 36 hours per week / initial 1-year contract, with possible extension 

Salary: Approx. € 58,620 p.a. (plus benefits), based on experience and qualifications

Closing date: 6 August 2012

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IFLA, the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, is seeking a Director, Services and Communications (36 hrs p/week) to join a team of 14 staff in its Headquarters housed in the National Library of The Netherlands in The Hague. If you are interested in working with IFLA in this position as outlined below, we would be pleased to receive your application.

IFLA is the leading international body representing the interests of library and information services and their users. We are an independent, international, non-governmental, not-for-profit organisation, promoting libraries and advocating for their benefit in international forums. We are a member-based organisation. Currently the IFLA membership comprises around 1500 libraries, associations and individual librarians from more than 150 countries worldwide.

Our Governing Board, through our Strategic Plan 2010–2015, sets the direction for our many activities. More information on IFLA can be found on this website.

Position

This position plays a key leadership and strategic role in the development and oversight of the member services, partnerships, and communications programmes; and also has the opportunity to help shape the strategic direction and policies of the organisation. The position reports to the Secretary General. Within this position you require excellent management skills; a good knowledge and understanding of: current and emerging library and information services professional practice issues; the purpose and function of an international member-based organisation; and the effective use of communications to support strategic and operational activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and review goal-focused member services and professional programmes, resulting in sustained membership growth, participation, and a high level of member satisfaction with IFLA services;
• Develop, implement and review communications strategies to support our advocacy, promotional and events related activities and to raise IFLA's profile internationally;
• Assist the Secretary General with the various strategic partnership programmes and activities; represent IFLA as required;
• Contribute to IFLA's strategic directions planning and policy development; participate in the organisation's governance and provide advice as required;
• Contribute to the overall management of IFLA's Headquarters and regional/language operations.

Selection Criteria

The person in this position will be an experienced and strategic senior manager with:

• Excellent analytical and planning ability, with demonstrated initiative and vision, and solutions-oriented approach; good financial skills, including income generation and budgeting skills;
• Experience in developing and implementing successful international programmes, in a consultative and inclusive way;
• Proven ability to engage in the library and information services sector and represent the organisation in a variety of forums;
• Proven ability to develop and manage communications strategies to maximise the organisation's effectiveness and responsiveness, and in applying the most appropriate communications platforms and approaches to meet communications needs;
• Good understanding of the role and functions of an international professional member-based organization; demonstrated knowledge and capacity to apply IFLA's purpose and values as set out in its Statutes.
• Highly developed written and spoken communication skills in English and the ability to target style to different audiences. IFLA works in seven official languages so a good knowledge of at least one of IFLA's working languages other than English is advantageous.
• A commitment to participative management practices, workplace diversity and to working effectively within a team environment.

How to Apply

• Applicants must already have eligibility status to work in the European Union in order to meet Dutch employment requirements [for example hold or be eligible for a European Union passport]. IFLA is not able to arrange employment eligibility status.
• Applications should be in English, and include: an introductory letter of no more than one page; your availability for the position; and specific response to the selection criteria. Please also attach your curriculum vitae, and the names of two referees.
• The closing date for applications is 6 August 2012.
• Interviews of selected candidates will be held in the week commencing 27 August 2011. IFLA may choose to conduct interviews by telephone. IFLA reserves the right not to make an appointment in this application round. The successful candidate will be expected to assume duty in The Hague in or before early October 2012.

For further details please contact:

Jennefer Nicholson

Secretary General of IFLA

Email: jennefer.nicholson@ifla.org

Please submit your application to:

Magda Bouwens

IFLA Headquarters

P.O.Box 95312

2509 CH The Hague, Netherlands

Email: magda.bouwens@ifla.org

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AMU Vice-Chancellor to reconsider Maulana Azad Library issue-Smriti Kak Ramachandran

Lt. Gen. Zameeruddin Shah, who has recently taken over as Vice-Chancellor of the Aligarh Muslim University, is maintaining a diplomatic stance on the contentious issue of allowing undergraduate students from Abdullah Hall to use the Maulana Azad Library.

Lt. Gen. Shah says he has a blueprint for improving the condition of hostels, addressing the concerns of the students, and improving the standards of Abdullah Hall.

‘Room for change’

He also has first hand experience of how female students live in Abdullah Hall, the Women’s College of the University. His daughter was a student at Abdullah Hall and Lt. Gen. Shah, like other parents, had to meet her “outside the gates of the college”. While he is quick to point out that his daughter has “happy memories” of her year-long stay in Abdullah Hall, he admits there is room for change.

“We are still examining the issue [of allowing students into MAL]; if it can be done, it will be done. But MAL has space issues. It is overcrowded and more than 25,000 students use it. But we will see what we can do,” he told The Hindu .

The Hindu was the first to report in September 2011, about how undergraduate non-professional students of Abdullah Hall are being kept out of the MAL, despite repeated petitions from the students and the faculty.

The practice continues, even after the Union Human Resource Development Ministry has asked the University to make amends. Faculty members who have been leading the campaign for equal rights within the University are unconvinced about the logistical excuse cited by the authorities.

“We are hopeful that the new administration will rectify the past denials for the Women’s College students. These should not continue in the name of tradition. After all, students of Women’s College at least, as we know, had access to the University library till 1960s. The matters of logistics, if any, can be sorted out,” said Dr. Shadab Bano, of the History Department.

‘Poor living standards’

Students in the various hostels inside the precincts of the Abdullah Hall have also been complaining of “poor living standards”.

In September 2011, when The Hindu visited some of the hostels, the inmates complained of poor hygienic standards in the kitchens and the washrooms, and overcrowding in the hostels.

Admitting that the hostels are in need of an overhaul, Lt. Gen. Shah said: “We are going to give the hostels a total face lift. The kitchens will be modernised, we are aware there is overcrowding in the rooms and they are not very comfortable. There will be changes...” The University’s explanation about “creating a protective environment” for the girls is, however, criticised by a section of faculty and students.

“The girls should be given an option; whether they use the MAL or not should be their decision. Over crowding is everywhere, in hospitals, in trains, on the streets, but we cannot stop the women from stepping out. By preventing the girls from using MAL or keeping them closeted within Abdullah Hall, we are going against the spirit in which the College was set up - to encourage women to step out and get an education,” said Dr. A.K. Amitava of the Department of Ophthalmology, AMU Medical College.

Reacting to the complaints of restrictions for girls in Abdullah hall, the Vice-Chancellor said: “The restrictions are there because we have to keep in mind that a majority of the girls come from very conservative backgrounds. We cannot wish the restrictions away. I am in the place of their parents, and I have to do what they [the parents] would have wanted me to do. I believe in gender equality, but the environment and the background that these girls come from has to be kept in view.”

“There will be better interaction between students and administration. My wife will be a frequent visitor. We will see what the girls need and there will be as much liberty as is possible,” the Vice-Chancellor said.

Source : http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/article3633617.ece

Reader, Deputy Librarian and Assistant Librarian Vacancy at Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra, UP

Post: Reader (SC-1), Dy. Librarian & Asst. Librarian

Last Date: 10 Aug 2012

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NAT IONAL SEMINAR ON “RANGANATHAN’S VISION ON FUTURE LIBRARIES” at Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow

NAT IONAL SEMINAR

ON

“RANGANATHAN’S VISION ON FUTURE LIBRARIES”

Sunday, 12th August 2012

From 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Organized by

DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE

(School for Information Science & Technology)

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

(A Central University)

In Collaboration with

Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres

(IASLIC)

At

Venue:

SES Conference Hall,

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University

(A Central University)

Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025

(U.P) India

IMPORTANT DATES:

Full papers submission deadline : 30th July 2012
Full papers notification of acceptance : 2nd August 2012
Last date of Registration : 8th August 2012
Seminar Date : 12th August 2012

ASK FOR ANY QUERY, PLEASE CONTACT

Dr. M.P.Singh

Organizing Secretary

Associate Professor & Head/Coordinator

Department of Library & Information Science

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University 

(A Central University)

Vidya Vihar, Rae Bareli Road, Lucknow-226025, U.P., India

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25 Libraries That Changed the World

Libraries — especially those open to the public — perfectly embody the idea that education and culture exist as a basic human right, not the exclusive domain of the privileged elite. As such, they certainly play an integral role in keeping the species moving forward (or, at least, in circles that sometimes move forward) and ensuring the survival of important slices of history, culture, philosophy, science, math, and, obviously, literature. Thanks to the following institutions, both the shape of libraries and the world completely changed in large and small ways alike.

1. Royal Library of Ashurbanipal:

   
   Seeing as how it inspired Alexander the Great and Ptolemy to build the Library of Alexandria, it’s safe to declare the Royal Library of Ashurbanipal — once located in the Assyrian capital of Nineveh — a game-changing institution. It boasted nearly 31,000 texts before its 612 A.D. destruction, and gifted the modern world with The Epic of Gilgamesh and a treasure trove of Assyrian literary, historical, political, and philosophical texts no longer lost to time.

2. Library of Alexandria:

   Probably one of most influential educational institutions of all times, this intellectual center of the Ptolemaic empire hosted works, symposiums, and studies by the likes of Hypatia, Euclid, Archimedes, Catherine of Alexandria, and more ancient thinkers and scientists still influential today. Before its hotly debated annihilation, the Library of Alexandria is theorized to have housed hundreds of thousands of volumes pertaining to literature, science, math, philosophy, history, civics, and other liberal arts topics.

3. Library of Pergamum:

   Located in modern-day Turkey, the Library of Pergamum often receives accolades as the second most important institution of its type in antiquity. In fact, rumors persist that many of its hundreds of thousands of holdings may have wound up in the Library of Alexandria as a gift or bribe. But historical records leave no trace of its exact holdings; scholars do know it was important enough for explicit mention in the Book of Revelation, however.

4. Villa of the Papyri:

   Lucius Calpurnius Piso Caesoninus’ private holdings in Herculaneum mostly burned in the 79 A.D. eruption of Mt. Vesuvius yielded one of the most comprehensive collections of Epicurean philosophy in archaeological history. In addition, it also introduced scholars to the previously unknown works of Philodemus, unlocking a completely brand new area of inquiry for Classics buffs and a broader understanding of Roman thought.

5. Nalanda University Library:

   
   From roughly the fifth century A.D. until almost the 13th, the library at Nalanda University housed the world’s largest repository of Buddhist and Hindu religious texts, inspiring students as nearby as other towns in the Indian state of Bihar and as distant as Greece. Thanks to the monks who ran the show, it contributed to the spread of both the practice and the understanding of two still-major world religions.

6. House of Wisdom:

   During the Islamic Golden Age, House of Wisdom in what is now Baghdad, Iraq, served as an epicenter of religious and scientific inquiry, and academics behind the Translation Movement, which converted Greek texts into Arabic, started up here. Caliph Harun al-Rashid launched the initiative, but it was his son al-Ma’mun who nurtured relationships with great thinkers in the arts, sciences, philosophies, and theologies and encouraged them to flock here and transform it into one of history’s most influential think tanks.

7. Imperial Library of the Han Dynasty:

   Librarian, writer, and academic Liu Xiang often receives credit for establishing the very first searchable library catalog, a strategy obviously still very much in use today, while working in the Han Dynasty’s Imperial collection. He oversaw the preservation of important Confucian and historical texts threatened by political shifts to ensure their survival for future scholars to explore.

8. Imperial Library of Constantinople:

   Thanks to the Crusades, the millennia of knowledge collected in the Imperial Library of Constantinople perished, but not before it could leave a major mark on antiquity’s greatest minds. Because many of the original Greek papyri began disintegrating over time, founder Constantius II decreed the staff to transfer them to a more permanent medium to ensure future generations of learners could pick up a few things from the past.

9. Theological Library of Caesarea Maritima:

   Church Fathers Pamphilus of Caesarea and Origen almost single-handedly compiled what was at the time the largest collection of Christian theological works; estimates place the number well above the 30,000 range. It contained a scriptorium for text transfers and translations and even pioneered its own unique New Testament reading, known as the “Caesarean text-type.”

10. Pitaka Taik:

    
    Pagan Empire progenitor Anawratha organized this Burmese Buddhist library after pillaging and conquering surrounding states — some stories say enough scripts to weigh down 30 elephants! As one of the only surviving libraries in South Asia today, it serves a double purpose educating architecture and art history buffs about the Gu style created to specifically protect delicate texts penned on palm leaves.

11. Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi:

    Since 1457, the one million volumes owned by the Central Library of Astan Quds Razavi headquartered in Mashad have provided deep insight into Islamic thought, history, math, and science. Over time, its collection of rare and ancient manuscripts has spread to 35 different locations all categorized under one heading, spread mostly over Iran, but also stretching as far as India.

12. Biblioteca Malatestiana:

    Europe’s very first public library opened in Cesena, Italy, in the mid-15th century, inviting anyone wishing to peruse its wares and enjoy the stunning architecture; the citizenry did, after all, collectively own the extensive compilation of Greek and Roman texts and codices. Although the Islamic Golden Age likely launched the very idea of a public library, Biblioteca Malatestiana finally brought the concept to the “Western” world, which eventually spread thanks to the continent’s lust for colonialism.

13. Vatican Library:

    Seeing as how Catholicism stands as one of the most influential political and religious forces in the world, it makes perfect sense that its holdings boast some rare, essential historical and philosophical texts in multiple ancient and modern languages, from multiple regions and eras. These include, of course, official papal documents and decrees. Since around 1475, it has grown to encompass multiple media and even offers up library science courses, and continues to attract scholars across disciplinary lines.

14. Tian Yi Ge:

    During the Qing Dynasty, Emperor Qianlong paid a visit to this beloved Zhejiang Province institution and almost immediately used it as a template for a string of imperial libraries. It actually popped into being during the Ming Dynasty and continues on as China’s oldest operating library, though its collection has deteriorated over time due to theft and war-time pillaging by the British.

15. Biblioteca Palafoxiana:

    
    Mexican culture changed forever when Spanish imperialists organized the nascent nation’s very first public library in Puebla, which provided conquered, exploited indigenous peoples with all the religious texts they need to become good little slaves … for free! Historians debate over whether or not Biblioteca Palafoxiana can be considered the very first public library on the North American continent.

16. Bibliotheque nationale de France:

    A plethora of French monarchs oversaw the establishment of the National Library of France, but it particularly stood out as a symbol of the bloody revolution. After being opened to the public for roughly 100 years, freedom fighters bolstered the collection with the spoils of slaughtered elites and encouraged the populace to seize knowledge and think for themselves.

17. Library of Congress:

    Library of Congress serves as America’s preeminent research library and one of its most integral archives preserving national (and, to some extent, even world) history. All of the country’s copyrights (for books or otherwise) pass through here, and its filing system provides the framework for the majority of university and research libraries today; like many national institutions, it circulates a copy of every significant literary work published in the dominant language.

18. National Library of Poland:

    Nazi occupation saw Poland’s intellectual gem set ablaze, with hundreds of thousands of priceless books, paintings, musical compositions, and other cultural hallmarks destroyed in the name of hate. Since the end of World War II, however, it has rebuilt itself into the nation’s largest literary archive, offering up a symbol of hope, healing, and renewal for the ravaged Polish peoples.

19. Smithsonian Institution Libraries:

    As the official libraries serving one of the world’s largest, most prestigious research complexes, it makes perfect sense that the 20 facilities that comprise the whole stands as an incredibly influential, game-changing place. Thanks to its numerous digital holdings, anyone with an Internet connection can browse and learn a little something about most academic fields.

20. New York Public Library:

    
    America’s second largest public library (and largest public library system) has received enough grants from the likes of Andrew Carnegie over the years, it simultaneously takes on a museum role; how many others of its ilk can boast ownership of a Gutenberg Bible? Since its 1895 inception, all branches, no matter their focus, have strived to reach out to local communities and promote history (particularly of largely marginalized demographics), science, art, literature, and plenty more.

21. Warburg Institute Library:

    Like the National Library of Poland, the Warburg Institute Library, which now calls University of London home, struggled mightily to preserve intellectualism and creativity in peril because of fascism, this time within Germany’s borders. Founder Aby Warburg intended for it to promote art history, anthropology, and other global cultural hallmarks, but partner and director Fritz Saxl had to quickly smuggle the entire collection out in 1933 lest it fall forever to Nazi suppression.

22. British Library:

    With more than 150 million holdings (14 million of these being books), this prestigious research library — along with the Library of Congress — exists as the biggest in the world; almost more of a museum than anything. As such, it provides a safe home to rare manuscripts, books, and other cultural items and allows locals and visitors alike to explore the world’s myriad curiosities.

23. Room to Read:

    Founded in 2000, Room to Read involves libraries of more than one single institution, but still holds quite the influence over the populace. The nonprofit builds libraries in African and Asian communities with few resources and finances, ensuring equal educational opportunities in corners of the globe ravaged by poverty, war, exploitation, and other human rights horrors.

24. Internet Archive:

    Internet Archive sports an entirely different library structure than the others listed here, but still receives recognition by the American Library Association as a valuable institution. Like its name gives away, the Internet Archive is an Internet archive of completely free media — not just books — meant to educate anyone who simply wants to learn more; it has courted controversy due to its open source nature and occasional run-ins with exploitation, however.

25. Joe and Rika Mansueto Library:

    
    University of Chicago boasts the very first almost fully automated library, which stands poised to revolutionize the industry and completely change the role of library science professionals over time. At the Joe and Rika Mansueto Library, users input the materials they need, and a robotic arm delves deep into underground archives to retrieve it — no getting lost in the stacks or commandeering a student assistant for help. Considering the massive expense involved, though, chances are this arrangement will take a while to dominate.
    Courtesy: Online Education Database 

Collections and Outreach Librarian at Harvard Graduate School of Design, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Salary: Not SpecifiedStatus:Full-timePosted:07/12/12 Post Name- Collections and Outreach Librarian

Frances Loeb Library Harvard Graduate School of Design The Frances Loeb Library is part of the dynamic and energizing environment of the Graduate School of Design. The GSD offers an exciting setting for interaction and the exchange of ideas through the combination of disciplines—architecture, landscape architecture, and urban planning and design—together with the research of our studio-based as well as MDes and Doctoral programs. We are seeking an energetic and forward thinking individual work as part of a team to support the research, teaching, and learning at the GSD. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Librarian/Assistant Dean for Information Resources, this position oversees collection development for the Frances Loeb Library at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, including circulating collections, special collections and materials collections. Oversees and provides leadership for the collection development work of other Loeb Library librarians. Works with GSD faculty on development of programmatic collections for general collections. Is specifically responsible for the collection development for one of our programmatic areas, as well as Rare Books and archival collections.  Proactively initiates and maintains contact with donors to obtain collections. Works with the Dean, faculty and the Archivist to develop a strategy for further development of the archival collections; working with faculty, seeks out archival collections for the GSD. Works with other librarians to determine appropriate content for digitization or licensing. Provides research services for access to all collections, as part of a team. Also works closely with other Harvard Library Affinity Groups to provide content and access to content. Acts as a liaison with Technical and Information Services and Access Services of the Harvard Library to ensure acquisitions, cataloging, and collection management functions match service needs.  Implements and evaluates collection development policies. In the context of the Harvard Library, prepares management reports and analysis of data about collections. Manages the collection development budget and directly supervises one staff member. Represents the collection to local, regional, national and international constituencies. Requirements: MLS required; 5 years of professional-level experience in collection development of special collections/archives or an architectural collection in an academic setting required; demonstrated knowledge of one or more of the subject areas of architecture, landscape architecture, or urban planning; knowledge of archival processing; knowledge of broader collections issues in libraries (i.e. journal pricing issues, vendor relations, open access); strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills required; demonstrated ability to work with a variety of constituents; demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative and/or team environment; excellent interpersonal and communication skills; flexibility and creative problem solving skills required. Language expertise in European or Asian languages preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Familiarity with working in a design environment preferred. Apply on-line at http://employment.harvard.edu/, please reference Req. #27252BR.

यूजीसी ने बनाया शिक्षक बैंक चयन प्रक्रि या अंतिम दौर में

नई दिल्ली (एजेंसी)। उच्च शिक्षा की गुणवत्ता को बेहतर बनाने और शिक्षकों की कमी को दूर करने के लिए विविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग ने शिक्षकों का एक बैंक बनाया है। इसके तहत शिक्षकों के चयन की प्रक्रि या अंतिम दौर में है। विविद्यालय अपनी जरूरत के अनुसार इस बैंक से अपने संस्थान में शिक्षकों को नियुक्त कर सकते हैं, इसके लिए उन्हें विविद्यालय अनुदान आयोग के साथ सहमति पत्र पर हस्ताक्षर करने होंगे। यूजीसी के एक अधिकारी ने कहा, ‘प्रारंभ में 200 शिक्षकों का चयन किया जाएगा। इसमें सहायक प्रोफेसर, एसोसिएट प्रोफेसर और प्रोफेसर 2:2:1 के अनुपात में चुने जाएंगे। अगले कुछ वर्ष में 1000 शिक्षकों का बैंक तैयार किया जाएगा जिसमें से विविद्यालय अपनी जरूरत के मुताबिक शिक्षकों को नियुक्त कर सकेंगे।’ उन्होंने कहा, ‘फैकल्टी रिचार्ज प्रोग्राम के तहत शिक्षकों के चयन की प्रक्रिया अभी पूरी नहीं हुई है क्योंकि इसके लिए बड़ी संख्या में आवेदन प्राप्त हुए हैं। यह प्रक्रि या जल्द ही पूरी कर ली जाएगी।’ फैकल्टी रिचार्ज प्रोग्राम के तहत चुने गए शिक्षकों को केंद्रीय विविद्यालय के शिक्षकों के समान वेतन मिलेगा। अधिकारी ने बताया कि प्रारंभ में पांच वर्ष की अवधि के लिए शिक्षकों का चयन होगा और यह कार्य स्क्रीनिंग समिति करेगी। बाद में कामकाज की समीक्षा के बाद या तो उनका कार्यकाल समाप्त कर दिया जाएगा या कार्यकाल बढ़ा दिया जाएगा अथवा अगले उच्च स्तर पर प्रोन्नत किया जाएगा। अधिकारी ने कहा कि फैकल्टी रिचार्ज प्रोग्राम के तहत शिक्षकों का चयन करने को इच्छुक विविद्यालयों को यूजीसी दिशानिर्देशों का पूरी तरह से पालन करना होगा। इच्छुक उम्मीदवार यूजीसी की वेबसाइट पर आनलाइन माध्यम से अपना पंजीकरण करा सकते हैं और इसके बाद आवेदन पत्र भर सकते हैं। आवेदन पत्र को छह खंडों में बांटा गया है जिसमें उम्मीदवारों को निजी ब्यौरा देने, संदर्भ बताने, अकादमिक ब्यौरा देने, अब तक के करियर के बारे में जानकारी देने, शोध पत्र एवं प्रकाशन का ब्यौरा देने के साथ विदेशों में अकादमिक यात्रा के बारे में जानकारी देनी है। फैकल्टी रिचार्ज प्रोग्राम के तहत चयन प्रक्रि या के लिए स्क्रीनिंग समिति में चार विषय विशेषज्ञों, राष्ट्रीय समन्वयक, संयोजक और अध्यक्ष शामिल किया गया है। आवेदनों पर चार बार मार्च, जून, सितम्बर और दिसम्बर में विचार किया जाना निर्धारित किया गया है। प्रारंभ में 200 शिक्षकों का चयन किया जाएगा। इसमें सहायक प्रोफे सर, एसोसिएट प्रोफेसर और प्रोफेसर 2:2:1 के अनुपात में चुने जाएंगे Source: http://rashtriyasahara.samaylive.com/epapermain.aspx?queryed=9

Director Vacancy, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad

UNIVERSITY GRANTS COMMISSION

BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI

Sub.: Post of Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad

(An IUC established under Section 12(CCC) of UGC Act, 1956) – regarding.

The UGC has to fill up the post of Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Ahmedabad an InterUniversity Centre of UGC on a fixed salary of Rs.75,000/- along with a Special Allowance of  Rs.5000/- per month plus allowances and other benefits as per the terms and conditions for the post of Vice-Chancellors issued by the Commission. The Director of the INFLIBNET is an executive authority of the Centre.   The term of appointment will be for a period of five years or till he/she attains the age of sixty-five years, 

whichever is earlier. The term can be renewed for a further period of five year.    As per MOA and Rules governing the INFLIBNET Centre, the Director will be appointed by the President of  the Council on the recommendations of a Search Committee. For the post of Director, a person should have a sound administrative acumen besides having academic distinction. He/she should be person with vision and foresight to provide necessary leadership to the Centre. The person applying for this post may also have extensive knowledge and experience in the field of Information Technology& Information in Library Networking. 

        Interested persons send their detailed bio-data through proper channel to the undersigned latest by 27th July, 2012.

Dr.(Mrs.) Renu Batra

Joint Secretary

University Grants Commission 

New Delhi- 110 002

Source: http://www.ugc.ac.in/pdftender/jobdirinflibnet100712.pdf

School Librarian Vacancy at Blue Diamond School, Sadopur Ki Jhaal, Dadri, Gautambudha Nagar

Post: School Librarian

School: Blue Diamond Sr. Sec. School, Gautam Buddha Nagar, 

Near Air Force Station

For Interview schedule and more details contact: 9999769962, 9953459962

Source: The Hindustan Times, 12 July 2012

School Librarian Vacancy at MNDP School, Sangam Vihar, New Delhi

Post: Librarian

School: MNDP School, Sangam Vihar,

New Delhi-110062

For Interview and more details Contact: 011-29915070, 32588150

Source: The Hindustan Times, 12 July 2012

BIMTECH students help put up library for inmates at Dasna Jail, Ghaziabad

By Astha A.

Dasna Jail Library entrance

It is just after 10 am and activity has already begun inside Ghaziabads Dasna District Jail library, which is located about 35 kms from both New Delhi and Greater Noida. Four prison inmates who volunteer at the the newly formed library in the jail premises take a round of all the barracks to collect paper slips from the prisoners, which state the code, title and author of the book they would like to read. Next, the same inmates who are in-charge of the library operations spend much of the afternoon delivering the books to the inmates. Since the time Birla Institute of Management Technology (BIMTECH), Noida students and faculty have helped us put together the new, 4000-volume strong jail library, reading has become the life-line of many prisoners, said R K Pandey, Deputy Jailor at Dasna District Jail.

For BIMTECH students, the Dasna Jail library project was initially an extension of their social initiative under the institute funded Ranganathan Society for Social Welfare and Library Development. Since 2009, around 25 students who in addition to their regular curriculum wanted to get involved in social activities, became members of the Ranganathan Society. As a part of the society, this group visits nearby villages, helping residents set up libraries in these areas. Dr Rishi Tiwari, Librarian at the institute found out that while under an Uttar Pradesh State Government policy that requires all state jails to have a library, Dasna Jail had a library, but gross neglect and limited choice of reading subjects had resulted in minimal interest in the library in the prisoners. When he came up with the project proposal to develop the library in the Dasna Jail premises, the students took it up as a challenge, although some were a little apprehensive as well.

When Twinkle Chaddha, an alumnus from the 2012 batch at the institute told her husband about the Dasna Jail Library project, it was met with immediate rejoinders about the dangers of going to a jail, to not participate in the project and finally to be extra careful. However, for Twinkle, the project screamed an adventure that she really wanted to experience and learn something above and beyond her regular curriculum at the institute. On the other hand, inspired by his perception of jail life as a hard and unyielding one as seen in television serials, Ankit Agarwal, another BIMTECH alumnus from the 2012 batch became a part of the project because he wanted to do something to improve the life of jail inmates. Ankit felt that while his formal education was important, his involvement in a social project would help him understand the working of the society in a better manner, which was essential for any successful career, be it in a job or as an entrepreneur.

When the students started work on the project, some of them were apprehensive that the jail authorities might interfere in their work. Others did not know what kind of reception they would receive from the prisoners. However, much to their surprise, not only did the jail authorities welcome them, the jail inmates treated them with utmost respect. Esha Jain, another BIMTECH alumnus and part of the project was quite surprised to discover that the 3800-strong prison population included lawyers, doctors, software engineers and even a few management graduates. Probably because we were management students and had a close link with education, a few inmates came up to me and shared their passion for reading and even their dream of studying further, she told PaGaLGuY.

For Ankit, his first visit to Dasna Jail was an eye opener of sorts. A mixed group of prisoners have formed a Bhajan Mandli group, which sing a number of devotional songs every morning and evening, shared Ankit. He added that while as a management student all he had been bothered about was his grades, a well paying job and his dreams of running an entrepreneurship venture, to see the zest for life that these inmates possessed despite being in difficult circumstances was an extremely humbling experience.

In order to create a well-balanced library for the jail inmates, the students needed to understand the lifestyle of the prisoners, their background and reading interests. For this, they called upon the HR philosophies that they had learnt in their classes at that point of time. We created a questionnaire that would help us understand the prisoners demands from the library in a better manner, Twinkle said. The students method proved successful as the results of the survey clearly showed that the reading choices of the inmates were specific down to the author and even the titles of the books that they would like to read. Of the opinion that inmates would probably prefer religious and maybe a few current affairs books, their choices ranging from Hindi literature to law and even management books surprised the students.

To set up a fully automated, computerised library, first the students requested their peers, alumni and other contacts to donate books. The gaps in the compiled list was filled with the help of the funds allocated by the institute. Students also made a brochure of all the books, marking the books with the Dasna Jail stamp and numbering them alphabetically. The institute donated a couple of computers to the jail, which were then upgraded with the latest library software. Students then uploaded all the books on the system and even trained four inmates who had been nominated to take charge of the library functions to operate the computers and keep the library up-to-date in terms of records. While most of the inmates are literate, they had problems understanding the basics of operating a computer, Ankit said.

Neatly filled book racks with paintings made by inmates on top

The final version of the library was inaugurated on March 17, 2012. Tastefully decorated with paintings created by the inmates themselves, the library has led to a definitive change in the habits of the inmates. Since the library now has a more comprehensive reading list, with titles that interest maximum prisoners, the demand for reading has gone up by almost 300%, said Dr Vrijesh Sharma, Superintendent of Dasna Jail. According to Sunil Azad, one of the prison inmates who is in-charge of the library and a big fan of literature himself, Hindi literature was the most popular genre amongst the prisoners. R K Pandey also said that previously a lot of ideal time led to a number of fights amongst the prisoners. However, an increase in the reading habits has reduced their tendency to become violent.

As a student, his experience during the project helped Ankit when he set up his entrepreneurial venture after completing his management education. Realising the importance of social work, Ankit has set on the path of building an environment friendly office premise. On the other hand, while her management education has helped her bag a lucrative industry job, Twinkle is still involved with the Ranganathan society and their upcoming Luchnow District Jail project. I keep in touch with the institute authorities and help in whatever way I can, said Twinkle. Post the success of the Dasna Jail Library project, the institute has been approached by the Lucknow District Jail to develop its library as well. The institute has agreed to work on the project.

Elated at the success of the first phase of the Dasna Jail library project, Dr Tiwari has already outlined the parameters for the second phase of the project. The institute is planning to donate an additional 2,000 books to the library. As a part of the second phase, the library will also have an audio-visual section, which would include documentaries, inspirational movies as well as few popular movies. Work on the second phase of the Dasna District Jail library project is set to begin sometime during the month of September.

Source: http://www.pagalguy.com/news/bimtech-students-help-put-up-library-inmates-dasna-jail-ghaziabad-a-29282

Aid to 34 Pune public libraries withdrawn

PUNE: Two government-aided public libraries in the city and 32 in the district have been declared ineligible for aid in a recent inspection carried out by the district administration.

The libraries, categorised as 'A', 'B', 'C' and 'D' by the state, were found flouting government norms regarding daily operation, maintenance of accounts, membership, number and quality of books and staff.

The inspection drive covered 591 public libraries in the district.

The libraries are given annual grants to the tune of Rs 20,000 to Rs 4 lakh for their development as per their grades. Besides, they are also given building funds of up to Rs 75,000 for any repairs that need to be carried out.

The state government recently passed an order that an inspection of all public libraries in the state be conducted since the government was planning to increase grants to aided libraries by 50%.

"It was found during the drive that some libraries were opened only for funds, while some libraries had facilities only on paper. There were some libraries that were registered but did not exist, while some of them had closed down," said deputy collector Ravindra Kulkarni. The report of this inspection will be sent to the state government and further action will be taken, he added.

Meanwhile, he said, "In the city, a total of 55 public libraries were inspected and it was found that 53 libraries were functioning well. Two libraries - Santoshi Granthalaya in Karvenagar and Adarsh Vachanalay in Ghorpadi - have been found ineligible to receive the grant."

During the inspection, one library in Khed taluka was demoted to a lower category. Kulkarni said that among the libraries that were found ineligible are 11 libraries in Haveli taluka (the highest in the district), three each in Shirur, Velhe, Junnar and Indapur and four in Daund.

More News at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/pune/Aid-to-34-public-libraries-withdrawn/articleshow/14831578.cms

14 - Library Apprentice Opening at DESIDOC, DRDO, Delhi

                  Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre

               Metcalfe House, Delhi-110054

              Walk in Interview for Apprentices for the year 2012-13

            Defence Scientific Information & Documentation Centre (DESIDOC) under the aegis of Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO), Ministry of Defence will hold walk-in interview for recruitment of apprentices for one year training in the following disciplines.          

Essential Qualifications                                 No. of Vacancies    Date of Interview

(a)Degree in Library & Information Science              08                  06 August 2012

(b)Diploma in Library Science  (Two Years)              06                  07 August 2012

(c)Degree in Computer Science (B.Tech only)           06                  08 August 2012

                

            The stipend rates for Degree holder Rs.3560/- (fixed) per month and for Diploma holders (2/3years) Rs.2530/-(fixed) per month will be paid as per latest Govt. Rules. The walk in Interview will be held  at 9.00AM at DESIDOC. The Candidates who have  obtained less than 60% marks in their final exams and passed out before the year 2010  will not be considered for apprenticeship. The candidates should bring their Bio-Data giving complete personal details, qualification and experience etc. and two passport size photographs.The candidates are required  to bring all original documents along with attested photocopies of all the certificates for verification.

            It shall not be obligatory on the part of the DRDO/Lab/Estt, where training is   imparted to offer any employment to any apprentice after completing the period of his

 apprenticeship training.

            Please also note that candidates who have already got apprenticeship training in any other institute are not eligible.

            No TA/DA will be paid for interview and mobile phone is not allowed in the premises.

                        For details, log on to What is new at www.drdo.gov.in

                                                                                                           

Source: http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=homebody.jsp

http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=job_res.jsp

Librarian Vacancy at The Novodaya Academy, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu

Librarian Vacancy at New Era Public School, New Delhi

Post: School Librarian

Location: Delhi

Last Date: 18 July 2012

Source: Times of India, 11 July, 2012

Lecturer Vacancy at University of Jammu, Jammu

Post: Lecturer (2012-2013 Session)

Temporary Post for Academic Session 2012-2013

Salary: Consolidated Salary

For more details visit: http://www.jammuuniversity.in/announcements.asp#

For Full Advertisement visit http://jammuuniversity.in/pdf/job-06-07-2012.pdf