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Monday, December 24, 2012
Supreme Court relief to NET candidates
In a relief to thousands of aspirants takingthe national eligibility test (NET), the UGC has withdrawn its decision to increase the cut-off marks for clearing the NET, following a Supreme Court order on Friday. The UGC had increased the eligibility score by 15% without notice.
The national educational testing bureau of the UGC conducts the NET for determining the eligibility for lectureship and for awarding junior research fellowship to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession and research. The NET is conducted in June and December every year.
The UGC, however, made several changes in the June 2012 exam, including increasing the cut-off marks. The candidates learnt about the changes only when the UGC announced it a day after announcing the results of the exam on September 18.
As per the initial notification, candidates belonging to the SC/ST sections needed 35, 35, and 60 marks respectively for qualifying papers 1, 2 and 3. The marks to be obtained by the OBCs were set as 35, 35, and 68 and for those belonging to the general category it was 40, 40, and 75. But, when the results were announced, candidates who would've been eligible as per the initial criteria failed to qualify.
As per the new criteria, the percentage of marks to be scored by candidates belonging to different categories has been increased by 15%.
This made several students file an affidavit with the SC against the UGC regarding change in norms. On Friday, the SC issued an order saying that the UGC's decision was invalid as it did not follow the exam policy in announcing the changes in cut-offs and that, too, in such a short period of time. An official at the University of Pune that conducts the NET exam said, "The SC decision is valid for all candidates who sat for the June 2012 examinations. The old cut-offs will be considered and new results will be announced."
SOURCE: TIMES OF INDIA
Sunday, December 23, 2012
VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT LUCKNOW
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT
LUCKNOW
invites applications for the following posts:
Name of post & Pay band :Librarian (Pay Band Rs.15600-39100/- plus Grade Pay Rs.8000/-)
Qualification: First Class Master’s Degree in Library / Information Science or Associateship in Information Science, Doctoral degree in Library Science. Exceptionally deserving candidates with Doctoral Degree in Library Science can be considered for higher Pay Band of Rs. 37,400-67,000/- + Grade Pay of Rs.9500/-.
Experience: Minimum 10 years inline experience at executive level in an Academic/Research Institution of repute. Preference will be given to the applicants who have been associated with the development of
libraries in technical/management subjects and also who have sound knowledge and practical experience of managing a state-of-art library in a highly automated, integrated and networked environment.
Note:
1) All other allowances are as applicable to Central Govt. employees.
2) Persons working in Central Government/State Government/Public Sector Undertakings/Autonomous Bodies, etc. should send their applications either through proper channel or should furnish ‘No Objection Certificate’ at the time of interview.
3) Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH will be given preference, if otherwise found suitable.
4) Candidates called for interview will be paid 3rd AC to and fro railway fare by the shortest route.
How to apply:
Please send detailed resume as per the prescribed Application Form available in the Institute’s website (www.iiml.ac.in) alongwith attested photocopies of certificates of educational qualifications and a recent passport size photograph affixed on the application. Applications should reach to the undersigned on or before 30th January, 2013
Saturday, December 22, 2012
WHY FILING PETITION AGAINST UGC IN COURTS ?
Recently,
I have seen several posts regarding filing petition against UGC
in courts.
I think candidates
are enthusiastic by Kerala high court verdict.
But, wait.
The game is not over yet..
UGC decision is yet to come. Its a statutory body.
Dear friends, what do you think about the situation,
if there is 1 Lakh NET qualified candidate per session
June & December?
. after that for 1 post 1000 candidate will apply.
All of you are demanding reduction of qualifying marks.
In objective mode without negative marking, its not a big deal to score 40+40+75 (UR ) and less for Quota candidates.
If your luck favours,
U may score easily.
I am just asking 1 question.
How many of you can challenge me that "I HAVE
ANSWERED ALL THE QUESTIONS CONFIDENTLY. I WAS 100% SURE ABOUT THE OPTION I HAVE
CHOSEN"
I can bet that if UGC re-examine the answer script with negative
marking, the result count will come to 30%
Friday, December 21, 2012
UGC Sponsored National Conference On “CHANGING PARADIGM OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN THE E-ENVIRONMENT”
UGC Sponsored National
Conference
On
“CHANGING PARADIGM OF ACADEMIC LIBRARIES IN THE E-ENVIRONMENT”
(C-PALEE 2013)
7th & 8th January 2013
SEVA SADAN’S COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, ULHASNAGAR – 421003, MUMBAI
THE FOLLOWING
DISTINGUISHED ACADEMICIANS IN THE FIELD OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND LIBRARY and
INFORMATION SCIENCE WILL BE GRACING THE LANDMARK OCCASION AND ADDRESS THE PARTICIPANTS
OF THE CONFERENCE.
DR. G.SRINIVAS DR.C. R. KARISIDDAPPA
JOINT SECRETARY VISITING PROFESSOR
UGC –WRO
UGC- EMERITUS FELLOW
PUNE
KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD, KARNATAKA.
JOINT SECRETARY
UGC –WRO
PUNE
DR. (MRS) PRATIBHA GOKHALE
PROFESSOR & HEAD
DEPT.OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI, MUMBAI
PROFESSOR & HEAD
DEPT.OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI, MUMBAI
DR.K. CHINNASAMY
PROFESSOR & HEAD
DEPT. OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
MADURAI, TAMIL NADU
PROFESSOR & HEAD
DEPT. OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE
MADURAI KAMARAJ UNIVERSITY
MADURAI, TAMIL NADU
DR.N. B. DAHIBHATE
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
DIGITAL INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE
NATIONAL CHEMICAL LABORATORY (NCL), PUNE
PRINCIPAL TECHNICAL OFFICER
DIGITAL INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE
NATIONAL CHEMICAL LABORATORY (NCL), PUNE
DR. M. SHANMUGAM
DIRECTOR
IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE, MUMBAI
DIRECTOR
IGNOU REGIONAL CENTRE, MUMBAI
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LAST DATE FOR PAPER
SUBMISSION - 22/12/2012
Or contact
Dr. (Mrs) Beena S
Khemchandani
Conference Director
& Principal
Mob- 9969161746
Mr. P. Arul Pragasam
Conference Secretary
Mob- 9969537575,
(off) 0251-2712065
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Best time to automate your library - Do it with NewGenLib Adaptation Program: FREE OF COST
Verus Solutions has started "NewGenLib Adaptation Program". You may also recommend this program to other libraries.
What is "NewGenLib Adaptation Program"?
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This program is for libraries which are planning to automate their libraries in just 4 days. This is time-bound program. The duration of this program is 32 hours (4 - days). And it is very simple. There are schedules for this program. If you strictly follow the schedule you will fully automate your library in just 4 days. You will be visually observing your users' (and management) satisfaction and praise for library services.
What should you do to enroll to this program?
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Please visit http://www.verussolutions.biz/web/nglAdaptationProgram and enrol your library for the program. You may also share this link with libraries that are planning to implement library automation.
What happens after enrollment?
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NewGenLib Open Source Team will do the following tasks for you
Step 1 - Installation: We will download and install the latest version of NewGenLib on your system. If you have any clients we will install NewGenLib clients.
Step 2 - Training: This is a 24 hour program (3 days). In this step we will train you on all the critical functionalities of library management.
Step 3 - Installing migrated data: We will be collecting you data to convert it into NewGenLib schema. The privacy of your library data will be strictly be maintained. NewGenLib Open Source Team will be accepting a Non-Disclosure Agreement from you to protect the privacy of your data.
The process of collecting the data will happen at step 1 itself. So that at the end of the program the converted data is installed.
Step 4 - System maintenance and support: We will provide you with information on process to get instant help from us. Getting support from NewGenLib Open Source Support Team is absolutely free. There are NO CONDITIONS WHATSOEVER.
Is this program strictly based on schedule?
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The program is designed for 32 hours, that is 4 days x 8 hours per day. However you are at your liberty to allot time for this program.
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Verus Solutions does not charge any thing for this program. This is absolutely a free program. All you need is a decent Internet connection as all the tasks are executed on-line.
For any queries you may send us an email to info@verussolutions.biz
Wishing you a happy library management
Warm regards
NewGenLib Open Source Team
Verus Solutions
140th Monthly Meeting of Ranganathan Research Circle at NASSDOC, Delhi
RANGANATHAN RESEARCH CIRCLE
(An organ of
Ranganathan Research Trust, Regd.:25953, 1995)
J8/123, Rajouri
Garden , New Delhi
Date : 19th December, 2012
We have the pleasure to announce the 140th Monthly
Meeting of RRC in collaboration with National Social Science Documentation Centre, New Delhi on 22nd
December 2012 (4th Saturday) at 10.00 hrs.
Venue : National Social Science Documentation Centre,
35, Feroj
Shah Road, Mandi House,
New
Delhi-110 001
Speaker : Dr. Sangeeta
Kaul, Network Manager
DELNET,
New Delhi
Chairman : Shri P K Upadhayay
Technical Director, NIC,
New Delhi
Topic : Library and Information Services : Growing Global Trends
Kindly make it convenient to attend the meeting and
participate to benefit the group by discussions.
Thanking you,
Yours sincerely,
SUBHASH
DESHMUKH
Gurgaon, Haryana 122003
Ph. 95124-2578715, 9873680484
M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme in Assam University
Applications in prescribed form are invited for admission to the Integrated Pre-Ph. D. Course Work for Registration to M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme (on successful completion of Course Work) for the academic session 2013 to be offered by the following Departments of Assam University
A. Departments offering both M. Phil. & Ph. D. Programme (Silchar H.Q.)
A. Departments offering both M. Phil. & Ph. D. Programme (Silchar H.Q.)
1. Linguistics, 2. Bengali, 3. Hindi, 4. Manipuri, 5. Sanskrit, 6. English, 7. Arabic, 8. Economics, 9. Commerce, 10. Political Science, 11. History, 12. Sociology, 13. Social Work, 14. Mass Communication, 15. Philosophy, 16. Education, 17. Physics, 18. Chemistry, 19. Mathematics, 20. Computer Science, 21. Life Science and Bioinformatics, 22. Biotechnology, 23. Ecology & Environmental Science, 24. Library & Information Science, 25. Microbiology.
2. Departments offering Ph. D. programme only (Silchar H.Q.)
1. Agricultural Engineering, 2. Information Technology, 3. Visual Arts, 4. Business Administration, 5. Earth Science.
1. Agricultural Engineering, 2. Information Technology, 3. Visual Arts, 4. Business Administration, 5. Earth Science.
B. Departments offering both M. Phil. & Ph. D. Programme (Diphu Campus)
1. English, 2. Political Science, 3. History, 4. Commerce, 5. Physics 6. Life Science, 7. Assamese, 8. Anthropology.
http://www.aus.ac.in/courses_admission.html
VACANCY OF ASSISTANT PROFESSOR at KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD
KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD
No.KU-BOA/BL/ ADVT/2012/869 Date: 14.12.2012
ADVERTISEMENT
DEPARTMENT: LIBRARY SCIENCE
POST-ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
NO. OF POST- 1(ST)
SCALE OF PAY: Rs. 15600 – 39100 with AGP 6000
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Good academic record as defined by the concerned university with at least55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) atthe Master's Degree level in a relevant subject from an Indian University, or an equivalentdegree from an accredited foreign university. (See Other Conditions No.17)Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidate must have cleared theNational Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by theUGC like SLET/SET.
- Notwithstanding anything contained in above two paras, candidates, who are, or(Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009, shallbe exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/ SLET/ SETfor recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions inUniversities/Colleges/Institutions.
- NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for such Masters Programmes in disciplines for which NET/ SLET/ SET is not conducted.
- Those who have obtained Ph.D. degree after 11.07.2009 must have completed Ph.D. with course work.
Applications in the prescribed forms (in EIGHT SETS) are invited from qualified candidates of Indian nationality, belonging to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribes (special recruitment) for Backlog posts in the Post-Graduate Departments, Karnatak University Campus, Dharwad and in the Post-Graduate Centres of Karwar/ Gadag/ Haveri and Constituent Colleges of this University. A set of eight (8) prescribed application forms can be had from the “Director, Prasaranga, Karnatak University, Dharwad-03” in person on presentation of Bank challan for having credited the amount of Rs. 200/- in the State Bank of India/ Syndicate Bank, Karnatak University Campus, Dharwad or by post duly sending a self-addressed stamped envelope (28 x 12 cms) duly affixing Rs. 50/- postal stamp along with a crossed DD for Rs. 200/- drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, K.U. Dharwad, payable at K.U. Campus, Dharwad or by downloading from University website www.kud.ac.in in which case the prescribed application fees of Rs.200/- will be payable. (i.e. downloaded application form fee Rs. 200/- through DD).
The filled-in applications together with necessary documents and a crossed D.D. of Rs. 400/- as processing fees drawn in favour of the Finance Officer, Karnatak University, Dharwad payable at K.U. Campus, Dharwad should reach the REGISTRAR, KARNATAK UNIVERSITY, DHARWAD-580003, on or before 12.01.2013 by Registered A.D. Candidates may also submit their applications in person in the Inward Section and obtain acknowledgement. The applications without the payment of processing fees will not be considered.
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Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Venue of Test for UGC NET Exam (New Delhi Centre)
Roll No.: 17590001-17590300
Happy Home Public School,
Pocket-B-4, Sec-11, Rohini, Delhi-110085,
Near Gurdwara
Ph:-27572745 / 27570370
Roll No.: 17590301-17590600
Indian Convent School,
Pocket-III, Sec-24, Rohini, Delhi-110085 , (Near
Rithala Metro Station)
Ph:-011-64660271
Roll No.: 17590601-17590900
Indraprastha Public School,
A-3, Rajeev Nagar, Begampur,
Opp-Sec-22, Rohini, Delhi-110086
Ph:-011-27582780
Roll No.: 17590901-17590947
Jagan Nath Institute Of Management Science,
Community Center, Sec-3, Rohini,
Delhi-110085
Ph:- 45184100
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Happy Home Public School,
Pocket-B-4, Sec-11, Rohini, Delhi-110085,
Near Gurdwara
Ph:-27572745 / 27570370
Roll No.: 17590301-17590600
Indian Convent School,
Pocket-III, Sec-24, Rohini, Delhi-110085 , (Near
Rithala Metro Station)
Ph:-011-64660271
Roll No.: 17590601-17590900
Indraprastha Public School,
A-3, Rajeev Nagar, Begampur,
Opp-Sec-22, Rohini, Delhi-110086
Ph:-011-27582780
Roll No.: 17590901-17590947
Jagan Nath Institute Of Management Science,
Community Center, Sec-3, Rohini,
Delhi-110085
Ph:- 45184100
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Vacancy of Senior Library Information Assistant at IIT Gandhinagar
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR
VGEC Campus, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad - 382424, Gujarat
Advertisement No.: AO/Rect./01/2012-13
Applications in the prescribed format are invited from Indian Nationals for appointment to following posts of this Institute:
Senior Library Information Assistant
Vacancy : 02 (UR 1 + OBC 1)
Minimum pay : Rs. 9300/- in PB-2 (Rs. 9,300-34,800/-) plus GP of Rs. 4200/-(with HRA, TA and DA as presently applicable, the gross adds up to Rs. 28,672/- p.m)
Minimum Qualification:
Bachelors’ degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science of a recognized University/Institute after graduation.
Minimum Experience: 02 years experience in Library/computerization of library, or one year certificate course in computer Application or equivalent from a recognized Institutions.
Age limit: 32 years as on last date of submitting application.
Application in prescribed form with full particulars together with a Demand Draft of Rs. 100/- (no application fee for SC/ST and physically handicapped and women candidates) drawn on a nationalized bank, in favour of ‘IIT Gandhinagar Account’, payable at Ahmedabad and self attested copies of certificates/testimonials of qualification, experience and caste (in case of OBC, latest non-creamy layer certificate is essential)/PH (authorized medical certificate), should reach Deputy Registrar (Admin.), IIT Gandhinagar, VGEC Campus, Chandkheda, Ahmedabad – 382424, on or before 21.01.2013.
- For details of the advertisement click here
- For prescribed forms for other Staff Positions click here
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