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Friday, January 4, 2013

Author Workshop- Emerald on 10th Jan. 2013 at JNU, New Delhi


CENTRAL LIBRARY, JAWAHARLAL NEHRU UNIVERSITY 
in association with 
EMERALD GROUP PUBLISHING LIMITED 
Cordially invites you to 
Author Workshop: How to write & Get Published in Academic journals? 
by 
Dr. Peter John Stokes
 (Editor in Chief: International Journal of Organizational Analysis) 


Date: Thursday, 10th January 2012 
Time: 3.00 pm 
Venue: Lecture Hall -1, Convention Centre, JNU, New Delhi 

REGISTRATION: 2.00 pm-3.00pm 
(Registration will be done on the spot. 100 participants will be registered on first-cum-first served basis.) 

About the Workshop: 
This workshop is designed to give authors the chance to meet editors or representatives of Emerald and find out exactly what we're looking for, greatly increasing their chances of getting published. The presentation is aimed at early researchers. However it has been observed that even experienced researchers/authors have benefited from attending and finding out what editors and reviewers are looking for. 

Please feel free to circulate to all concerned. 

Regards 
Dr. Ramesh C Gaur 
PGDCA, MLISc,Ph.D. Fulbright Scholar (Virginia Tech, USA) 
University Librarian 
Jawaharlal Nehru University(JNU) 
New Meharuli Road, New Delhi - 110067 
Tele +91-11-26742605, 26704551 
Fax : +91-11-26741603 
Email: rcgaur@mail.jnu.ac.in ; librarian@mail.jnu.ac.in 

LRC Interns Positions at ISB


DETAILS FOR THE POSITION: LEARNING RESOURCE CENTRE (LRC) - INTERN

Number of vacancies – Multiple 

Eligibility Criteria: Post Graduate in Library and Information Science.

Soft skills required:

Good Professional Knowledge
Good Academic Record
Good IT Skills
Good Communication Skills
Good Interpersonal Skills

Job Description:

The incumbent selected for LRC Interns position should be able to handle tasks involved in various sections, viz., Acquisition, Serial Control, Case Studies, Circulation and Electronic Information Services and should be able to handle the tasks independently. 

1. Technical Processing
a. Accessioning
b. Classification
c. Cataloguing
d. Invoice and payment processing 

2. Collection development
a. identifying the resources for LRC's collection
b. Resource procurement 

3. Serial Control
a. Journal subscription
b. Invoice and payment processing 
c. E-journals activation 

4. Reference and Information Services 
a. Answering to the reference queries received from user groups
b. Sourcing out content for various information products 

5. Information products 
a. Designing and deploying the various information products 

The interns are expected to work in shift system on a rotation basis since our centre operates from 8am to 2am. However the working hours for Interns will be 9 hours per day, 5 days a week and two weekly offs will be given. They can avail a leave of 12 days during the period. They will be given a stipend ranging between Rs. 15,000 and Rs. 20,000 depending upon their experience. 

Application Process:

Please email your resume to career_lrc@isb.edu by January 20, 2013 with subject header LRC- Interns. Short listed candidates will be interviewed in person.

Regards
M. Jayalakshmi

Thursday, January 3, 2013

Call for Paper - World Digital Libraries : an International Journal

World Digital Libraries: An International Journal (WDL) announces Call for Papers World Digital Libraries: An International Journal is a peer reviewed bi-annual journal on digital libraries. The journal is being published since last 4 years and has already gained acclamation among the global library community. Previous issues are available at http://bookstore.teriin.org/journal_inside.php?material_id=477 The aim of the journal is to advance the theory and practice of acquisition, organization, management and dissemination of digital information on a sustainable basis. The journal is having global coverage and provides a platform for library and information science professionals to express views and share experiences. The journal seeks quality research papers/articles/reviews/short communications that present original theoretical approaches and experimental case studies related to digital library development and maintenance.
•Issues related to electronic resources management, digital preservation, multiple access, multi-linguality; and other DL technology aspects
•Theoretical and methodological issues of DL
•Digital rights management, copyright issues and other security aspects;
•Initiatives taken towards digitization through lucid case studies;
•Current developments across the globe
The contribution should examine concepts, analyses, new approaches, and techniques pertaining to this field. Case studies covering new initiatives, as well as procedural breakthroughs of important issues in the digital library field would be included. Book reviews will cover recent books in the field, reviewed by an independent reviewer. Please refer to any previous issue or write to us for Instructions to Authors All submissions will be peer-reviewed using the criteria of originality, accuracy, and quality of contribution in these fields. You are requested to submit paper for the same to pkbhatta@teri.res.in address below.

Dr. P K Bhattacharya
Editor, World Digital Libraries
Knowledge Management Division
TERI Darbari Seth Block,
Habitat Place Lodi Road, New Delhi - 110 003
Tel: 24682100, 41504900 Fax: 24682144-24682145
E-mail: pkbhatta@teri.res.in

Thanking you and with regards

COURTESY: YOGITA AHUJA's POST LIBRARY SOUP GROUP in Facebook

LIBRARIAN IN A.P. COLLEGIATE EDUCATION SERVICE (21 Posts) at ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION: HYDERABAD


ANDHRA PRADESH PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION: HYDERABAD
NOTIFICATION NO. 23/2012, Dated: 29/12/2012
LIBRARIAN IN A.P. COLLEGIATE EDUCATION SERVICE
PARA – 1:

Recruitment applications are invited On-line through the proforma Application to be made available on WEBSITE (www.apspsc.gov.in) in from 25/01/2013 to 23/02/2013 (Note:21/02/2013 is the last date for payment of fee) for recruitment to the post of Librarian in A.P. Collegiate Education Service
The desirous eligible Candidates may apply ON-LINE by satisfying themselves with the terms and conditions of this recruitment. The details are as follows:-

Post-LIBRARIAN
No. of Post-21
Scale of Pay- 15600-39100

The following blank formats (Proforma) are available in the Commission’s Website (www.apspsc.gov.in)
The candidates can use, if required.
i). Community, Nativity and Date of Birth Certificate
ii). Declaration by the Un-Employed
iii). School Study Certificate
iv). Certificate of Residence
v). a) Medical Certificate for the Blind
b) Certificate of Hearing Disability and Hearing Assessment
c) Medical Certificate in respect of Orthopedically Handicapped Candidates
vi). Creamy Layer Certificate

For Full Details, Please See: 

   

Librarian Vacancy at St Garjiya School, New Delhi


Librarian Vacancy at MR Bharti College of Education, Delhi

Last Date: 18 Jan 2013


Librarian Vacancy at Darshan Academy, Delhi

Last Date: 10 Jan 2013


Librarian Vacancy at Rashtrotthana Educational Institutions, Bangalore

Last Date: 12 Jan 2013
Deccan Herald, 02 Jan 2013

Librarian and Assistant Librarian Vacancy at National Hill View Public School, Bangalore

Last Date: 15 Jan 2013
Deccan Herald, 02 Jan 2013

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

VACANCY FOR LADY LIBRARIAN AT SHRI. B.S. MOOTHA GIRLS SR. SEC. SCHOOL, CHENNAI


VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT DISARI PUBLIC SCHOOL, EAST MEDNIPUR (W.B.)


VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT NAGARJUNA VIDYANIKETAN, BANGALORE


LIBRARIAN in ASSAM UNIVERSITY, SILCHAR

Non-tenure posts: 1. Librarian-1(UR)


Last date for issue of application form:  30/01/2013.
Last date for receipt of filled in application form: 15/02/2013

Librarian 1 (UR) Post Code:  LIB/10-2012/UR 
Pay band: 37,400-67,000 + GP Rs. 10,000/- (PB-4)


Essential qualification: 
(i) Master’s degree in library science/information science/documentation with at least 55% of marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record. 
(ii) At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian in a University library or eighteen years experience as a College Librarian. 
(iii) Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. 

Desirable: A, M.Phil/Ph.D Degree in library Science/Information Science/documentation/archives and manuscript-keeping. 
Age: 55 years as on 01/01/2013.

Click here for adv

Click here for application form

Click here for Payscale & Eligibility

WALK-IN-INTERVIEW FOR THE POST OF LIBRARIAN AT SAGAR GROUP OF INSTITUTIONS, BARABANKI


VACANCY OF DY. LIBRARIAN AT IIT MANDI

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MANDI
MANDI (HP)
Advertisement No. IIT MANDI/NT/2012 Dated 24.12.2012

Applications on the prescribed application form are invited from Indian Nationals for  the following Non-teaching positions at IIT Mandi.


1. Deputy Librarian- 1
PB-3(Rs.15600-39100)+GP Rs.8000/-
ESSENTIAL:
(a) Master’s degree in Library Science/ Information Science/Documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade and consistently good academic record. 
(b) Five year’s experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian
(c) Evidence of innovative library services published work professional commitment and computerization of a library.
DESIRABLE:
(a) Master of Philosophy/Ph.D degree in Library Science/Information Science/ Documentation/Archieves and Manuscript keeping, computerization of a Library.
(b) Specialized course in Computer Applications & Networking.
(c) Experience of working in Computerized Libraries.


The last date for submission of duly completed applications alongwith attested copy of certificates in the Institute will be 31.01.2013, thereafter no applications will be entertained.


Librarian Vacancy at Geeta Engineering College, Panipat, Haryana


University Librarian Vacancy at Bilaspur University, Bilaspur, C.G


Librarian & Asst. Librarian vacancy at The Global University, Saharanpur, U.P


Asst Librarian Vacancy at Bal Bharti School, Ludhiana

The Tribune, chandigarh ed

58th ILA International Conference Announcement / Call for Papers




58th ILA International Conference (ILANGL-2013) is going to be held at 
the Department of Library and Information Science, 
Karnatak University, Dharwad, Karnataka 
 during 24 to 27 February, 2013 

Theme of the Conference: 


Next Generation Libraries: new insights and universal access to knowledge.


 Sub themes:

• Best Practices in Academic, Public and Special libraries
• Human Resource Development and Management in Academic, Public and Special Libraries
• Marketing of library products and services in Academic, Public and Special Libraries
• Information Society, Knowledge Society, Open Society
• Digital Libraries and E-Resource Management
• Library Leadership
• Cloud Computing
• Institutional and Digital Repositories
• Metadata Standards
• Semantic web and ontology
• Open Source and Open Access – tools, methods and services
• Knowledge Organization tools, methods and Standardization
• Resource Sharing, Networking and Consortia
• Information Literacy
• Web Portal Development and Management
• Content Management System (CMS)
• Information Commons
• Creative Commons
• E-Governance and Public Libraries
• Children and Public Libraries
• Rural and Mobile Libraries
• Community Information Centres
• Public Library Acts in India
• Web 3.0 Tools and Services

Call for Papers:



Original contributions based on applications / deployments / research / surveys / practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned, are invited for presentations. Based on technical committee’s recommendations, papers for the International Conference shall be selected and published in the Conference Volume (with ISBN Number). Registration for all authors is mandatory for paper presentation. All papers should be submitted through email only.

Note: Papers will be published in the conference proceedings only after the receipt of the Registration fee.



 Paper Submission

• Last date of submission of papers On or before 31st December , 2012  



• Intimation to authors regarding acceptance of papers 2nd week of January, 2013








For Registration Fees, Accommodation and more details please visit: http://www.ilaindia.net/

Tuesday, January 1, 2013

One Week Research Methodology National Workshop for LIS Teachers during February 4th - 9th , 2013 at North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Maharashtra)


Dear LIS Professionals,

It is my pleasure to inform you that Indian Council of Social Science Research (ICSSR)supported and Dept. of LIS and Central Library North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (MS), India are organizing the One Week Research Methodology National Workshop for LIS Teachers during February 4th - 9th , 2013 at North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon (Maharashtra) India. I would request you to participate in this workshop and also communicate other institutes  and also your acquaintance whom you think this would be useful about this Workshop. 

For more details about this workshop kindly see the attached file and contact organized secretary,
Dr. Anil N. Chikate
Deputy Librarian
North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon
Mobile No. : 09970361104

Happy New Year 2013


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I Wish You That Your All Dreams Come True In New Year.
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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013


Sunday, December 30, 2012

VACANCY OF LIBRARY RESTORER AT PG GOVT. COLLEGE FOR GIRLS, CHANDIGARH

7 Posts of Sr. Library and Information Assistant at Planning Commission, Delhi


No.A-12034/02/2012-Admn.lV 
Government of India 
Planning Commission
Yojana Bhavan, Sansad Marg, New Delhi
Subject:- Filling up of 7 posts of SLIA( Sr. Library & Information Assistant) in the Planning Commission library on deputation basis in the pre-revised pay scale of Rs.5500-175-9000 (Revised Pay Band-2 Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade pay Rs.4200/-).


Name of the post : Sr. Library and Information Assistant 
No. of posts : 07
Scale of pay:  Rs.5500-175-9000(Pre-revised).
PB-2 Rs.9300-34800 + Grade Pay Rs.4200/-(Revised). Mode of selection : By Deputation
Eligibility: Officers under the Central Government:
(a) (i) holding analogous posts on regular basis; or
(ii) with three years' regular service in posts in the scale of Rs.5000-8000(Pre-revised) or equivalent;
(iii) with six years' regular service in the posts in the scale of Rs.4500-7000(Pre-revised) or equivalent;
(b) possessing the following educational qualifications and experience: -
(i) Bachelor's degree of a recognized university or equivalent, 
(ii) Degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science of a recognized University/Institute or equivalent. 
(iii) Professional experience in a Library of standing. Or
Certificate in Computer Applications from a recognized Institute.
The departmental officers in the feeder category who are in the direct line of promotion shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment on deputation.
Similarly, deputationists shall not be eligible for consideration for appointment by promotion.
(Period of deputation including period of deputation in another ex-cadre post held immediately preceding this appointment in the same or some other organization/department of the Central Govt. shall ordinarily not exceed 3 years. The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not exceed 56 years as on the closing date of receipt of applications.)

PROFORMA OF APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF SENIOR LIBRARY INFORMATION
ASSISTANT IN PLANNING COMMISSION.
1. Name and address in block letters
2. Date of birth ( in Christian era )
3. Date of retirement under Central Govt. rules
4. Educational qualifications
5. Whether educational and other qualifications required for the post are satisfied. (If any qualification
has been treated as equivalent to the one prescribed in the rules, state the authority for the same).
Qualifications/ Qualifications/Experience
Experience required possessed by the Officer
Essential  (1) (2)
Desired (1) (2)
6. Please state clearly whether in the light of entries made by you above you meet the requirements of the post.
7. Details of Employment in chronological order (Enclose a separate sheet duly authenticated
by your signature, if the space below is insufficient.
Office/Instt./Org. Post Held From To Basic Pay = Pay in the Pay Nature of duties
Band+Grade Pay
8. Nature of present employment i.e. ad hoc or temporary or permanent
9. In case the present employment is held on deputation/contract basis, please state:
a) The date of initial appointment, b) Period of appointment on deputation/contract, c) Name of
the parent office/organization to which you belong.
10. Additional details about present employment. Please state whether working under
a) Central Govt. b) State Govt. c) Autonomous Organisation. d) Government Undertakings. e) Universities.
11. Are you in the revised scale of pay under CCS(Revised Pay) Rule, 2008? If yes, give the
date from which the revision took place and also indicate the pre-revised scale.
12. Total emoluments per month now drawn.
13. Additional information, if any, which you would like to mention in support of your suitability
for the post.  Enclose a separate sheet, if the space is insufficient.
14. Whether belongs to SC/ST
15. Remarks Signature of the candidate
Date _________ Address
Telephone No.
Certificate to be provided by the employer
1. Certified that the particulars furnished by Shri/Smt./Ms. ____ have been verified and found correct.
2. No vigilance case is either pending or is being contemplated against him/her
3. No major/minor penalty has been imposed against him/her.
4. His/Her integrity is certified.                                                                                     Signature..................
(with seal) 
Designation...............
Address....................
Tel.No...................


Saturday, December 29, 2012

Karnataka Education Minister 'Kageri' gets a library of letters


Bengaluru: The ‘Shaala Shraddha Vaachanalaya’ (school library) initiative launched by Primary and Secondary Education minister Vishweshwar Hegde Kageri on November 8 this year, has received overwhelming response from schoolchildren.
According to minister himself, till now, he has received more than one lakh letters from children across the state appreciating the programme and changes needed at the school level. The minister’s office has forwarded the consolidated feedback from the children to the Department of Public Instruction (DPI) to bring in reforms in the school library system.

91 Vacancies of College Librarian in West Bengal

The West Bengal College Service Commission
6, Bhawani Dutta Lane, 4th
 Flr., Kolkata – 700 073 
ADVERTISEMENT NUMBER - 1/2012
Applications are invited from Indian Citizens and such other nationals as are declared eligible by 
Govt. of India for recruitment to the following posts.  

(a) Assistant Professor in various subjects in different Government-aided Colleges (both General
degree Colleges and Teachers’ Training Colleges) in West Bengal. 
(b) Librarians in the above mentioned types of Colleges. 

Qualifications for Recruitment in the Post of Librarian
a) A Master’s Degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or an
equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade or Grade
point wherever grading system is followed) from a recognized University/ Institute with
knowledge of computerization of library.
b) Qualifying in Library Science at the National Eligibility Test conducted by the UGC or any
other test like SET/SLET accredited by the UGC for the purpose of recruitment in West Bengal.
c) However, candidates, who 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/SET/SLET.
Desirable Qualification
d) A Master’s Degree in any subject from the Arts/Science/Commerce stream from a recognized University/Institute, preceded by a three year Bachelor’s Degree with Honours.
Note- 4
a) Reservation: As per State Government norms.
b) Recognized University / Institute: As per the provisions of Note 2.
c) Age: 37 years as on the 1st day of January, 2012, relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST
candidates, 3 years for OBC (A and B) candidates, and 10 years for differently-abled
(physically and visually) candidates. PhD degree holders are also entitled to 5 years of
relaxation in age.
Serving whole-time Librarians in approved posts under the pay-packet scheme of the Government in Government-aided Colleges in West Bengal are eligible to apply for change of posting up to a maximum age of 52 years, but will have to fulfill the abovementioned qualification and go through the normal selection process. All age calculations shall be done as on the 1st day of January, 2012. However, the Government will consider the claim for pay-protection only for those serving whole-time Librarians under the pay-packet scheme of the Government, who are rendering continuous service in some Government/ Government-aided Colleges/ State Universities in West Bengal for at least 5 years as on 6th of February, 2013, provided they apply through proper channel.
d) Language requirement: Good power of expression in Bengali and English (spoken and written). For posting in Colleges located in the hill areas in the district of Darjeeling (Darjeeling Sadar, Kalimpong and Kurseong), good power of expression in Nepali and English (spoken and written) is required.
e) Marks Relaxation: The minimum qualifying marks of 55% is relaxable by 5% (from 55%
to 50%) in case of SC/ST and differently-abled candidates. Doctorate degree holders who obtained their Masters degree in the relevant discipline (like Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science) before 19-9-91 will also be extended a relaxation of 5% marks from 55% to 50%. However, no grace marks or rounding-off will be allowed while calculating the minimum marks.