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Wednesday, February 13, 2013
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Workshop on “Data Curation in the University : Libraries, Research, and Learning” at Central Library, JNU on March25, 2013
Dear friends,
You are invited to participate in a one-day workshop to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru University on March 25, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required.
http://datab
Cyber infrastructure and ‘Big Data’ represent a paradigm shift in science that is transforming the research process to focus on the computation, analysis, curation, and reuse of digital data on a massive scale. What are the implications for universities in terms of their libraries, research, and teaching
This workshop brings together a select group of libraries, research and data centers, cyber infrastructure developers, and educators to explore these issues and begin to integrate data curation into their practice and services. The workshop is meant for senior library officials i.e. University Librarian / Dy. Librarian/ Chief Librarian or other technical staff engaged in data curation, managing research and data centers etc. The educators having interest in above or engaged in e-learning tools may also attend it.
Participants will be provided with:
a.. an introduction to data curation in the context of institutional repositories with perspectives from librarians from India and the United States;
b.. the opportunity to collaborate on Databib and help represent research data from India in a global catalog of data repositories;
c.. a venue to discuss and share questions about new roles and emerging practices relating to research data;
d.. an understanding of the current state of the art in data-enabled cyber infrastructure and teaching in the United States and India.
Thanks to support from Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Office of Engagement at Purdue University, there is no charge to participate, but registration is required and limited to 100 participants. Preference will be given to universities and other academic and research institutes in India.
Lunch and tea are provided. No accommodation shall be provided to the outstation participants.
To send your registration request to participate and view the full workshop program, visit http://datab
Please contact jnupurdue@gm
Organizing Committee:
Prof. Ramesh C. Gaur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Prof. Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Michael Witt, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Aman Yadav, Purdue University, USA
Mail Posted by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur to lisfriends group at [LIS-Forum]
You are invited to participate in a one-day workshop to be held at Jawaharlal Nehru University on March 25, 2013, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Registration is required.
http://datab
Cyber infrastructure and ‘Big Data’ represent a paradigm shift in science that is transforming the research process to focus on the computation, analysis, curation, and reuse of digital data on a massive scale. What are the implications for universities in terms of their libraries, research, and teaching
This workshop brings together a select group of libraries, research and data centers, cyber infrastructure developers, and educators to explore these issues and begin to integrate data curation into their practice and services. The workshop is meant for senior library officials i.e. University Librarian / Dy. Librarian/ Chief Librarian or other technical staff engaged in data curation, managing research and data centers etc. The educators having interest in above or engaged in e-learning tools may also attend it.
Participants will be provided with:
a.. an introduction to data curation in the context of institutional repositories with perspectives from librarians from India and the United States;
b.. the opportunity to collaborate on Databib and help represent research data from India in a global catalog of data repositories;
c.. a venue to discuss and share questions about new roles and emerging practices relating to research data;
d.. an understanding of the current state of the art in data-enabled cyber infrastructure and teaching in the United States and India.
Thanks to support from Jawaharlal Nehru University and the Office of Engagement at Purdue University, there is no charge to participate, but registration is required and limited to 100 participants. Preference will be given to universities and other academic and research institutes in India.
Lunch and tea are provided. No accommodation shall be provided to the outstation participants.
To send your registration request to participate and view the full workshop program, visit http://datab
Please contact jnupurdue@gm
Organizing Committee:
Prof. Ramesh C. Gaur, Jawaharlal Nehru University, India
Prof. Thomas J. Hacker, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Michael Witt, Purdue University, USA
Prof. Aman Yadav, Purdue University, USA
Mail Posted by Dr. Ramesh C Gaur to lisfriends group at [LIS-Forum]
National Workshop - “Application of Qualitative Indicators for the excellence of scholarly communication”- Annamalai University : 8th and 9th March 2013
Dear LIS
Professionals
The Department of Library and Information Science, Annamalai University, Tamilnadu
is going to organize a two days National Workshop (Under
UGC SAP)
on
on
“Application of Qualitative Indicators for the excellence
of scholarly
communication”
Date: 8th and 9th March 2013 (Friday and Saturday)
The Workshop aims at the evaluation of scholarly research performance, and
focuses on the contribution of scholarly work to the advancement of
scholarly knowledge. It provides a wide range of important facts, and
corrects a number of common misunderstandings about science indicators. It
introduces basic notions and distinctions, and deals both with theoretical
and technical aspects, and with its applicability in various policy
contexts. In order to be used properly as a research evaluation tool, it is
essential that all participants have insight into the nature of citation
analysis, how its indicators are constructed and calculated, what the
various theoretical positions state about what they measure, and what are
their potentialities and limitations, particularly in relation to peer
review. It is hoped that this workshop will provide such insight.
Sub themes of the workshop
communication”
Date: 8th and 9th March 2013 (Friday and Saturday)
The Workshop aims at the evaluation of scholarly research performance, and
focuses on the contribution of scholarly work to the advancement of
scholarly knowledge. It provides a wide range of important facts, and
corrects a number of common misunderstandings about science indicators. It
introduces basic notions and distinctions, and deals both with theoretical
and technical aspects, and with its applicability in various policy
contexts. In order to be used properly as a research evaluation tool, it is
essential that all participants have insight into the nature of citation
analysis, how its indicators are constructed and calculated, what the
various theoretical positions state about what they measure, and what are
their potentialities and limitations, particularly in relation to peer
review. It is hoped that this workshop will provide such insight.
Sub themes of the workshop
- Impact Factor
- H-index
- Success Index
- G-Index
- Activity Index
- Ranking of institutions
- Ranking of individual scientists by citation factor
- ICT based evaluation tools, etc.
Who should attend?
This workshop expects wide participation by Faculty, Scientists,
Professionals of Library, Research Scholars and Students.
Registration fee (includes workshop Kit, resource material, participation
certificate, working lunch and refreshment)
*For Faculty
Librarian & Others -Rs. 500/-
*For Research Scholars
(full-time basis)
& students -Rs.300/-
(*should produce evidence from their institution)
(*should produce evidence from their institution)
Accommodation:
The participants make their own arrangements. However, limited accommodation is available in our University Guest House / Hostel on extra-payment. We would help to the participants arrange accommodation at nominal charges on first-come first-serve by twin sharing basis.
Contact for Registration / Enquiry
Workshop Co-coordinator
Dr. M. Nagarajan
Professor and Head
Dept. of Library & Information Science
Annamalai University
Annamalainagar - 608 002
Mobile : 9443497604
E-mail : au_nagarajan@yahoo.co.in
Mail Posted by Dr. R. Balasubramani to lisfriends group at [LIS-Forum]
VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN, ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANT AT HIGH COURT, KOLKATA
IN THE HIGH COURT AT CALCUTTA
APPELLATE SIDE
EMPLOYMENT NOTICE
No. 660 –RG Dated, Calcutta, the 8th February, 2013.
Applications are invited from the Indian Citizens possessing knowledge in vernacular of the State, for preparation of separate panels for filling up the vacancies in the under mentioned posts. The appointments will initially be made on purely temporary basis but are likely to be
made permanent.
Category No. 1 : Librarian.
Existing Vacancy : 1 (one) (Gen).
Expected Vacancy : Nil.
Pay Scale : Pay Band Scale Rs. 9,000/- - 40,500/-, Grade Pay
Rs, 5,400/-, plus other allowances as admissible under Rules.
Essential Qualification :
(i) Graduation or Master Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
(ii) Degree or diploma in Library Science from recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : LL.B. Degree and experience of working in a law Library.
Category No. 2. : Assistant Librarian.
Existing Vacancy : 2 (two) (Gen-2)
Pay Scale : Pay Band Scale Rs. 9,000/- - 40,500/-, Grade Pay Rs, 4,800/-, plus other allowances as admissible under Rules.
Essential Qualification : (i) Graduation or Master Degree in any discipline from a recognized University.
(ii) Degree or diploma in Library Science from recognized University.
Desirable Qualification : LL.B. Degree and experience of working in a law Library.
Category No. 3. : Technical Assistant in the Judges’ Library.
Existing Vacancy : 3 (three) (Gen-2; S.T. – 1)
Pay Scale : Pay Band Scale Rs. 7,100/- - 37,600/- (PB-3), (Minimum Pay Rs. 8930/-) Grade Pay Rs, 3,950/-, plus other allowances as admissible under Rules.
Essential Qualification :
(i) Graduation in any discipline from a recognized University.
(ii) At least a Diploma in Library Science.
(iii) A Certificate in Computer Application training from an Institution or repute and satisfactory fingering speed in Computer Operation.
Age : For all posts under Category No. 1 to 3 not less than 18 years and not more than 32 years on the date of application (Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years in case of Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe candidates only).
The application must be submitted in closed envelope superscribing thereon the name of the category of post applied for, which shall have to reach the undersigned within 4.45 p.m. on or before 22 nd February, 2013 . Applications reaching the office after the last date shall not be considered, even though the same are posted well in advance.
For further announcement all concerned are requested to visit Court’s website
www.calcuttahighcourt.nic.in.
Higher education needs to meet higher expectations--Ravia Gupta
SOME learn to earn, while there are others who earn to learn, and are ready to take risks at any cost. Does India have an excellent higher education system or is it struggling in a sea of mediocrity?
After having worked with a reputed TV channel for almost three years, one day Rahul decided to quit and joined a media course. Having got a seat in one of the premier institutes of the country, he still isn’t sure if he has been provided with the best of education. Is it something to do with an international university tag or lack of opportunities here in India that are putting pressure on today’s youth? But the real issue is, why should our students seek to go to foreign universities?
So, what are the real issues that are hindering the growth of higher education sector in our country? Is it infrastructure or a lesser number of institutions? Certainly not! At least by looking at the increasing number of Central universities, deemed universities and last but not the least, private institutions who offer the so-called ‘value-for-money’ degrees. So, is it to do with the higher level of research study and learning as compared with foreign universities? Overall, the higher education system in India is not at par with international standards. There are really some good institutions here, but not good enough for our growing population.
The European system of higher education, introduced in India by the British in 1857, seems to be losing its charm among today’s generation. Educational and research standards in our universities have suffered a downslide, and this problem needs to be looked into seriously.
Look at China, it has funded about 100 of its universities very heavily to make them strongly research based. India needs some world-class institutions as it is a very large and growing economy. Besides, there is another bigger threat — our higher educational institutions of enormous importance have been suffering from political interference too. There is no denying that our students have the potential of doing excellent research and contributing richly towards learning. At least, looking at the kind of writers, thinkers, engineers and scientists that we have, we can say there are a lot of brilliant people in the country, but many of them still prefer to study abroad as they fail to find top-level institutions here.
Aspirations for higher education have been quite high in India right from the beginning. Higher education has been the principal instrument in transforming a country from underdeveloped to a self-sustained developed nation. But with the changing times, challenges in higher education are no longer nation centric. They have already attained global dimensions. With the explosive growth of knowledge in the past century and with the development of hi-tech tools of information and communication technologies, competition has become a hallmark of growth all across the globe. Knowledge is not only going to be the driver of Indian economy, but also it is going to permeate into all the strata of Indian society for a better quality of life and living conditions.
Therefore, it’s high time that India rose to the occasion and revamped the higher education system to be more vibrant, competitive, meaningful and purposeful. Besides, there is absolutely no substitute to quality of higher education, although the country has been faced for a long time with the serious problem of meeting the quantity needs of our society. It’s time to do away with the defective recruitment system, deal with unemployment, fill vacant posts, stop brain drain and try to cash in on learning rather than on number of educational degrees. Let’s build world-class universities in this world-class nation.
Source: The Tribune, 12 Feb 2013
Monday, February 11, 2013
Vacancy Advertisement for Library Trainees IIT Indore
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY INDORE
M-Block, IET-DAVV Campus, Khandwa Road,
INDORE, Madhya Pradesh-452 017
______________________________________________________________________Advt No.IITI/Estt/NT Rect/LT/FEB 2013
Non Teaching Posts
Library Trainees: - 02 (Temporary basis for one year)
Pay Scale: Consolidated pay of Rs.14000/- per month
Minimum Qualification:
· Master’s in Library & Information Science with a first class.
Desirable:-
· Sound working knowledge of basic IT tools
· Should be able to use MS Office with ease (especially MS Excel), and possess a good typing speed
· Familiarity with Web Based Information Resources
· Good Knowledge of Library Management Software
· Good Knowledge of E-Resources
· Strong communication (written & oral) skills in English and Hindi
· Strong interpersonal & intrapersonal skills
· Ability to work as a team member
· Aptitude for learning new skills
· Result oriented and hard working
· Ability to work with care and dedication
Age limit: 26 years as on 28/02/2013.
COURTESY : AMIT KUMAR's Post on Facebook
http://iiti.ac.in/docs/downloads/11022013_Advt_For_Library_Trainees.pdf
National Conference on “Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm” on 24th February 2013 at Lucknow, (U.P.)
Dear Professional Colleague,
Society for Promotion of Libraries (SPL), Uttar Pradesh In Collaboration with Society for Library Professionals (SLP), New Delhi and Society for Promotion of Environment, Education and Development (SPEED), Mahoba. is organizing a National Conference on “Libraries: Towards Digital Paradigm” on 24th February 2013 at Ravindralaya, Charbagh, Lucknow, (U.P.) India. The purpose of the conference is to have exchange ideas of Libraries towards digital paradigm by emerging trends and technologies which are puzzling the LIS community both in application and academia. The tidal flourish of ICT has already started compelling Libraries and Information Centers to analyze new trends and work out strategies so as to play a vital role in the newly emerging global knowledge society. It has not only brought a change in the library and information services, but also on the roles of librarians and information professionals. Some of the challenges that the information professionals are required to strategically address include Cloud computing, Leadership, digital divide, knowledge society, Mobile Technology, E-HRM etc. They have to stay relevant in increasingly flowing and lively knowledge Society by incorporating strategic foresight to explore new markets, products and services and ultimately meet emerging user’s needs. This conference will provide the road map building for condition of LIS profession and professional’s particular in Uttar Pradesh.
IMPORTANT DATES: are given bellow:-
Submission of Full paper February 10, 2013
Notifications of Acceptance...........................: February 12, 2013
Last date of Registration February 15, 2013
(On the spot Reg. available if possible)
Conference Date............................... February 24, 2013
Therefore, on behalf of Organizing Committee. I extend you a warm invitation to attend and participate in the National Conference in which renowned personalities from library profession will deliberate. I am sure that the discussions and interaction during the Conference will promote wider understanding of the subject and provide solutions and ways to the Information Access in Global knowledge Society. I take this opportunity to extend my invitation to you to contribute the research/case studies to theme and sub themes for the presentation and publication.
We look forward to receive your paper and solicit your participation in this important Conference.
For more information please visit us: http://www.splup.in
With my best regards
Organizing Secretary
NCLTDP2013
Condolence Message to the Library Soup Blog Members.
Dear Professional Colleagues :
It is with a deep sense of shock and sorrow we inform you the sad demise of Prof. M.A. Gopinath, former Professor and Head, Documentation Research & Training Centre and Member-Secretary, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science, on Sunday, 10th February 2013 at about 12.00 Noon following a Cardiac arrest.
Team Library Soup.
DLINE AWARDS 2013
About the Award
DLINE Incorporation,
UK and India, the publisher of the collection of international journals in Science and Technology, and the Society for Information Organization in UK seek potential research projects with sound themes for the 2013
DLINE Outstanding Research Awards.
Award-winning entries will receive a cash prize of $500 (or currency equivalent), a certificate, a winners' logo to attach to correspondence and the opportunity of publication in the DLINE journal - either as a full paper or a short paper.
The DLINE Award recognizes library and information science researchers who have made
extensive and innovative contribution in the library and information science domain. Two prizes will be awarded in 2013.
Eligibility
- Library and Information Professionals from Third world countries who are currently employed in any recognised library are eligible to apply.
- There is no age limit to the award.
- Submissions must be related to the library and information science domain research.
- Both individuals and project teams may submit an application. Any awards to project team submissions will be divided equally among the members.
- Each student or project team may submit only one paper/project per award.
- Applicants must agree to have winning proposal featured on the library website and archived in the DLINE Repository.
The application deadline will be April 15, 2013.
Application Process
An application consists of the following: A proposal (maximum of 1000 words) which describes in detail the research strategy and the plan to do a piece of research (in any format). The proposals should be descriptive about the method the applicants like to use in the research process. Proposals for theoretical and survey research are strongly discouraged. The proposals should reflect innovativeness and methodological increments.
Proposals should be submitted by email to edprocess@dline.info
The Content of the Proposal
The proposal should clearly provide the aim and scope of the research including the description of the method, purpose, experiments, outcome and how the results will contribute to the domain. The proposals with theory or case studies are not supported in the award. The proposal need not at provide any data, but indicate what types of data will be given in the paper. The authors of the selected proposals will be asked to submit the final research study in the form of a full paper. Hence the proposal can be more descriptive but without any data or analysis.
Evaluation Criteria
The selection of the winner(s) of the award will be based primarily on the reviewers’ evaluation of how well the proposal demonstrates the following criteria:
- Extensive and innovative plan in library and information science domain.
- Evidence of significance in the research plan and inquiry that shows the strategy for the future.
- Language and presentation
- Originality in themes
For questions about the DLINE Research Award, contact edprocess@dline.info addressed to Dr. Simon Fong
Vacancy of T-3 (Library) at INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH, Bangalore
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH
(Indian Council of Agricultural Research)
Hessaragatta Lake Post, Bangalore - 560 089
F.No.4-687/12-Estt ADVERTISEMENT NO. 1/2013(T)
Director, IIHR invites applications from the eligible candidates for filling up of Technical posts at IIHR Headquarters, Bangalore and at its Regional Stations, viz. CHES, Chettalli, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Gonikoppal (Kodagu), Karnataka and CHES, Bhubaneswar, Orissa under the Administrative Control of I.C.A.R
T-3(Library)
One post at IIHR, Bangalore – Unreserved
Pay Band + Grade Pay
Rs. 5200&20200 + 2800
Qualification
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Library Science from a recognized University.
Desirable:
Experience of working in reputed Library.
Details :
Advt_ 1_ 2013_T__All.pdf
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