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Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Eve teasers, book lifters at KUD library come under CCTV scanner

HUBLI: Using the Karnataka University library in the evening hours used to make girl students of the PG department jittery. Going to the first and second floor of the building was especially scary, as they faced lewd comments and advances from eve teasers. But this will not be the scene any more. To keep an eye on trouble making students, the university has installed CCTV cameras inside the library building.

The trouble-makers also used to lift books from the library. With no enough supervisors around, they would slyly slip one or two books in their bags and trouser pockets and walk out. This would hopefully come to an end now that the varsity has installed CCTVs in all the floors of the library building.

About 10 cameras have been placed at several points including the luggage centre, circulation section, reading hall, magazine section, periodical section and entrance of the library to keep an eye on the students' activities.

Speaking to TOI, SB Patil, chief librarian, KUD Library, said, "After installing the CCTVs, we are now relaxed as we need not worry about what is happening inside the library. We can monitoring all activities of students in all the floors from the counter." Cases of book theft have come down considerably and also girl students have been able to go to all the floors fearlessly. Besides, students have stopped using mobiles in the library. Plans are afoot to install more cameras by utilizing the funds under the ICT, he added.

Vikas Nidagundi, a final year MA student said: "I was finding it difficult to concentrate on my studies when some mischievous students used to play music on their mobile and talk loud. But after the cameras have been placed, there is silence in the library as wrong-doers fear action."

A girl student of MSc, who did not wish to be named, said, "I had stopped going to the library after I was subjected to eve-teasing by some students a few months ago. But now, I am regularly going to the library and staying even late evening for studies."

A TREASURE TROVE

The Karnatak University library was started in 1950 on a single floor and was named as Prof Basavanal Library. Popularly known as KUD library, it is now housed in a 3-storey building with more than 4 lakh books catering to the students of all the 48 departments. It is said to be the second biggest library in Karnataka next to the Mysore University library. It opens at 8am and close at 8pm.

Read more news at: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/hubli/Eve-teasers-book-lifters-at-KUD-library-come-under-CCTV-scanner/articleshow/16830558.cms

Librarian Vacancy at Sanskar World School, Ghaziabad, U.P

Last Date: 21-10-2012

Source: The Times of India, 14 October 2012

Librarian Vacancy at AL-Hira Model School, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Post: Librarian

Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Source: The Hindu, Chennai Ed. 14 October, 2012

Librarian Vacancy at M.K.M, Mat Hr. Sec. School, Porur, Chennai-125, Tamil Nadu

Post: Librarian

Job Location: Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Source: The Hindu, Chennai Ed. 14 October 2012

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National Institute of Technology (NIT) Manipur
Takyelpat, Imphal (Manipur) - 795001

Applications are invited for the following posts in NIT Manipur :
Deputy Librarian/ Assistant Librarian : 01 Post

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Librarian @ NCERT, New Delhi

National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)

Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi -110016

NCERT, which is an an apex organisation of Min. of HRD for Educational Research, Teacher Training and Development of Curriculum and Training material in school education, invites applications for Librarian positions:

Librarian : 01 post, Pay Scale : Rs. 37400 - 67000 with AGP 10000

How to Apply : The application in the prescribed format with recent photogrph, attested copies of certificates including and prescribed fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 250/- for OBC/SC/ST/PWD/ Women and NCERT employee) through Bank DD in favour of Secretary, NCERT payable New Delhi should be submitted on or before 14/11/2012 to the Section Officer, Recruitment-I Section, Room No. 13, 5th Floor, ZH Block, NCERT, Sri Aurobindo Marg, New Delhi-110016.

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REQUIRED FACULTY FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE AT RAJENDRA INTERNATIONAL WOMEN POLYTECHNIC, ROHINI, DELHI

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES, 16TH OCTOBER 2012

Digital Library Assistant (2 Post) Vacancy at Indian Maritime University, Chennai, TN

Source and for full details visit: http://www.imu.tn.nic.in/

http://www.imu.tn.nic.in/recruitment/insdla.pdf

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT THE SOVEREIGN SCHOOL

SOURCE: HINDUSTAN TIMES, 16TH OCTOBER 2012

Librarian Vacancy at Laxmi College of Education, Gurgaon

Source: The Hindustan Times

Monday, October 15, 2012

Post of Librarian at I.I.M ROHTAK, M. D. University Campus Rohtak-124001 Haryana, India

I.I.M ROHTAK Invites applications in the prescribed format for the following positions onregular/deputation/contract basis.

1. Librarian. Salary: Rs. 48,675 /- per month (minimum).

Last date to receive the filled application form is 23.10.2012 (Tuesday).

For any queries contact at personnel@iimrohtak.ac.in or 01262-228501.

Application From for Librarian:http://www.iimrohtak.ac.in/11/jobs/Non%20Faculty/librarian.pdf

Original Advertisement: http://www.iimrohtak.ac.in/11/jobs/Non%20Faculty/librarian.pdf

VACANCY OF DY. LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSTIY, NEW DELHI

LAST DATAE-12TH NOVEMBER 2012

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JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSTIY

ADMINISTRATION BRANCH-IV

13th October, 2012

ADVERTISEMENT NO. Admn.IV/01/2012

Applications are invited from the eligible candidates for the following non-teaching posts in the Pay Band and Grade Pay indicated against each plus usual allowance at Central Government rates:

Post No.

Name of Post

Group

Number of Post

Age Limit

Pay Band & Grade Pay

Deputy Librarian

02
(1-UR & 1-OBC)

45 years

Pay Band-3 Rs. 15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay Rs. 8000

Essential qualifications:

A 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.
Five Years experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian.
Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library.

Desirable Qualifications:

A M.Phil/Ph.D. Degree in library science/information science/documentation/ archives and manuscript-keeping/computerization of library.
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45 years Pay Band-3 Rs. 15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay Rs. 6000
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3. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph.D. degree in accordance with the "University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Librarian/College Librarian.
Desirable Qualifications:
1. Post Graduate Diploma/Certificate Course in Computer Application/ Science/Library Automation from a recognized institute with minimum of 6 months duration.
2. Knowledge of any foreign language.
3. Atleast 4 years' working experience in a reputed Library.

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3.	Assistant Librarian	02 posts (2-UR)	Pay Band-3 Rs. 15600-39100 with Academic Grade Pay Rs.6000

VACANCY OF DY. LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, MANIPUR

For detailed Information and Application Form::http://www.nitmanipur.in/Non-Faculty%20Advt.pdf

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Higher education in India to get global touch

‘1.46 crore students study in 600 universities, 32,000 colleges’

Deputy director general of Union higher education department Vijay P Goel said the government was making efforts to bring about major changes in course structure and content to make courses relevant, keeping in view global perspective.

Delivering the fifth graduates day address at JSS College of Arts, Commerce and Science here on Saturday, he said attempts were on to establish a National Commission for Higher Education; to set up inter-university centres with sophisticated analytical facility; to set up exclusive management information system and to transform academic staff colleges into faculty development centres.

He pointed out that 1.46 crore students were studying in 600 universities or university level institutions and 32,000 colleges — comprising around six lakh faculty members.

“A number of measures were taken to enhance the quality of higher education during the XI Five Year Plan period, the efforts would continue even during the XII Plan period. The foreign education institutions (regulation and entry operations) bill and higher education and research bill would be introduced in the Parliament soon,” he said.

Stressing on the employability of graduates and postgraduates, Goel said attention is being given to the area of vocationalisation of higher education.

“The Universities Grants Commission has prepared a document on higher education ‘Inclusive and Qualitative Expansion of Higher Education’ to give insight into the sector. It states that ‘Access, Equity and Excellence’ have been realised due to concerted efforts,” he said.

Calling upon the students to acquire the art of using knowledge and skills not only to make one’s life good but also for the greater good of the society, he stressed on the ‘real education’ one gets after passing out of educational institutions.

Three toppers each in each of the five degree level and five PG level courses were honoured on the occasion. The toppers got cash prizes also.

Principal B V Sambashivaiah, deputy secretary of JSS Mahavidyapeeth S P Manjunath, director of education T D Subbanna, S Kumar and S Shivakumaraswamy were present on the occasion.

Source:http://www.deccanherald.com/content/285173/higher-education-india-get-global.html

Madras University launches Audio library to aid blind students

It used to be an ordeal for visually impaired college students to read books at the University of Madras library as they needed a person to read them loud.

Now the university has solved the problem by starting a “talking library” with over 500 compact discs and audio cassettes.

Speaking to Deccan Chronicle, Vice-Chancellor G. Thiruvasagam, who demitted office on Friday, said that the visually impaired students faced lot of hassles to read books in the university library as somebody had to sit with them to read out the books. Now, the varsity has come up with the concept of “talking library”.

“We have over 1,000 visually impaired students and others who prepare for civil service examinations coming to our library daily as we have several old reference books. In the first phase we have purchased 600 compact discs and cassettes from an NGO in Madurai,” he said.

Pointing out that the library would add more titles this year, Prof. Thiruvasagam said that the varsity spent `2.5 lakhs for the first phase of the project.

“A total of 17 students can use the facility at the same time and we will soon expand the facilities,” he said. Saravanan, a visually impaired student, urged the university to add more titles which pertains not only to civil service examinations but competitive exams like National Eligibility Test (NET) and State Level Eligibility Test (SLET).

“This facility will be of good help to us as we have a similar facility at Anna Centenary Library in Kotturpuram,” he said.

source: http://www.deccanchronicle.com/channels/cities/chennai/mu-launches-audio-library-aid-blind-students-513

LIBRARIAN AT NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF ORTHOPAEDICALL0Y HANDICAPPED, KOLKATA

National Institute for the Orthopaedically handicapped, Kolkata, West Bengal

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Advt No.Recruit-2012/NIOH/5277

Advt date 11.10.2012

Last date within 21 days from pub of Employment News

Posts :

Librarian - 1 UR
Pay Scale- Pay Band 2 with Grade Pay 4200
Qualifications- DLIS / BLIS with typewriting
Age uptp 35 yrs.

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN GR-II AND LIBRARY ASSISTANT AT ESIC HOSPITALS IN MUMUBAI

RECRUITMENT TO THE POST OF LIBRARIAN GRADE – II &
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
In cancellation of the earlier advertisement dated 23.07.2011 released by ESIC Model
Hospital, Andheri for the post of paramedical staff, fresh applications are invited from eligible
candidates for the following posts:-
Name of Post No. of Posts General OBC Pay
Librarian Grade II 01 01   - PB- 1 (Rs.5200-20200) plus
Grade Pay Rs.2800/-
Library Assistant 05 04 01   PB- 1 (Rs.5200-20200) plus
Grade Pay Rs.1900/-  The vacancies are in Post Graduate institute of Medical Science & Research (PGIMSRs) of the ESI Corporation situated at Parel & Andheri in Mumbai. Only those Candidates, who are willing to accept the postings in Mumbai, need to apply.
I. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
For Librarian Grade – II :-
Matric with Diploma in Library Science (2 years course after Matriculation)
For Library Assistant:-
Matriculation with certificate in Library Science (1 year course after Matriculation)

II. AGE LIMIT:
For Librarian Grade – II & Library Assistant:-
AGE – Between 19 and 25 years as on 01.11.2012 (last date of submission of application i.e. the normal closing date as above and not the extended date of receipt of applications from the candidates from far flung areas).

For Complete Details and how apply, please click on the below:
http://www.esicmaharashtra.gov.in/htmldocs/lib_adv2012.pdfV

Vacancy of Library Assistant at Institute of Mathematics and Applications, Odisha

INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICS AND APPLICATIONS

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Institute of Mathematics and Applications(under Science and Technology Department., Govt. of Odisha), a premier Institution in India involved in teaching, research and nurture activities invites applications for engagement of the personnel in the following positions on contractual basis.

1. Library Assistant B.Lib. /B.A with library experience

Salary Rs 7500/-

Last Date-30th October 2012

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VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT BIRLA GROUP OF SCHOOLS, KOLKATA

Librarian for Birla Group of Schools, Kolkata
Lanshree Products And Services Ltd - Kolkata, West Bengal
The position(s) are Librarian and Assistant Librarian for Birla Group of Schools in Kolkata. The Group has several day schools in the city.

Salary: Compensation package will be commensurate with qualification and experience

Industry: Education, Teaching, Training
Functional Area: Teaching, Education, Training, Counselling
Role: Librarian
Key skills: Librarian
Desired Candidate Profile
Education: (UG - Other Graduate) AND (PG - M.A - Any Specialization)
The incumbent(s) must meet the following requirements:
a minimum 5 to 8 years' experience
should be dynamic with a passion for working within school library environment
Masters degree in Library Science is preferred

Company Profile: Lanshree Products And Services Ltd
http://www.ashokhall.net/ The Group has several day and residential schools in the country.

Contact Details
Recruiter Name: Adwitia Gangopadhyay

Contact Company: Lanshree Products And Services Ltd

Email Address: adwitia.gangopadhyay@groupmanjushree.com,

anindita.sarkar@groupmanjushree.com
Telephone: +918584018216

Courtesy: Radha R Rit's Post in Library and Information Science Group in Facebook

VACANCY OF LIBRARY HEAD AT UNIFY CONCEPTS, GURGAON

Job Synopsis

Library Head
Company:		Unify Concepts
Experience:		4 to 9 yrs
Salary:		INR 1,50,000 - 6,50,000 P.A
Location:		Delhi/NCR

Job Description

Salary:		INR 1,50,000 - 6,50,000 P.A
Role:		Librarian
Role Category:
Industry Type:		Education/Teaching/Training
Functional Area:		Teaching / Education / Training / Counselling

Company Profile

Unify Concepts

Group of the companies

Position- Library Head
Job Location- GURGOAN
SALARY - Negotiable
Job descriptions
Stock Maintenance:
User Services
Resources acquisitions and processing
Multimedia Resource Management, Journals and Periodicals

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Saturday, October 13, 2012

Library readying digital hall of fame for rare and old books

KAVYA PRADEEP KUMAR

Antique texts is being preserved in the ongoing digital drive

It may be a crumbly text with a frail spine from the outside, but its pages hide a rare treasure. The book, lying buried among volumes in the Public Library, contain meticulously drawn illustrations of what appears to be statues and engravings in temples.

According to one of the librarians here, a visit by a painter who is involved in the renovation work at the Madurai Meenakshi temple revealed that the drawings in the book are indeed sketches of the original from the temple, drawn to scale and with an anecdote scribbled in Tamil beneath each sketch.

ANONYMOUS ARTIST

Probably one of the rarest books here, the unfortunate part is no one knew who the artist is or who gave this rare manuscript to the library. “It was just there among the collection,” said a staff.

This book is among the many antique texts here that will be preserved in the digital drive going on in the library for the past few years.

In a phased manner, the library, in association with the Centre for Development of Imaging Technology (C-DIT), has been scanning government gazettes and original documents dating back to 1538.

The materials are available for viewing only in the Local Area Network of the library and in time, they will be uploaded to the Net.

“The library has completed work with gazettes between the 1904 and 1954,” another staff said.

Aside from creating a PDF format of the documents, those involved in the work had to go through a painstaking task of making corrections and eliminating loopholes.

In-built with a Malayalam keyboard and a dictionary, the software is capable of making connections with variants of the same word.

For instance, keying in ‘Travancore’ in the search box, will also display documents containing ‘Thiruvithancode’ in Malayalam and a Tamil version as well.

They have now begun work on gazettes dating post-1954. Few more old books are left to be converted and 1,183 of them have already been uploaded to the server.

SOURCE: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Thiruvananthapuram/library-readying-digital-hall-of-fame-for-rare-and-old-books/article3990773.ece

VACANCY OF LIBRARY ASSISTANT AT NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, NEW DELHI

NATIONAL BOOK TRUST, INDIA (An Autonomous Organization under Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India) Nehru Bhawan', 5, Institutional Area, Phase-II, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
The National Book Trust, a professional body established by the Government of India in the year 1957 for the promotion of books and reading habits in the country is looking for young, dynamic and motivated candidate fulfilling eligibility conditions, for the following positions as detailed below:

Start Date 10/12/2012 9:50:00 AM	Last date for Submission 11/11/2012 5:00:00 PM
Name of the post: Advertisement for the post of Library Assistant (UR)

Number of Post:

Essential Qualification & Experience: a) A degree from a recognized university; b) Diploma in Library Science; c) Three years’ experience of working in a library.

Job Requirement: Purchase and accession of books; technical work on VIRTUA (computerized cataloguing) – MARC 21, maintenance, circulation and shelving of books & periodicals; answering reference queries online/verbally, etc.

Age Limit: 30 years (age relaxation is as per GOI rules)

Initial Posting: Head Office, New Delhi
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