DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012 at DRTC, Bangalore

DRTC Golden Jubilee National Conference on Library Education Jointly with XXIX IATLIS NATIONAL CONFERENCE, 2012

26-28 December 2012

Theme: LIS Education and Research: Contemplating Persistent and Debatable Issues

Organized jointly by

Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) 

and

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC),Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile Mysore Road, Bangalore- 560 059

Sub-themes: (suggested topics but not limited to the following)*

  - What course components are relevant and irrelevant in LIS Curriculum?
  - Is LIS research over-emphasizing Survey Research, Citation Analysis,
  and redundant topics?
  - What ICT topics should form the core and specializations in LIS
  Curriculum?
  - Core vs. Specializations with special reference to Public Library
  system and School Library system
  - How to facilitate smooth transition from:
      - Tradition to modernity
      - Classification to Ontology
      - Cataloging to Bibliographic Metadata
      - Authority files to Metadata Schema
      - Moving beyond Informatics and work in Data and Text Mining
      - Information Sources to Information Gateways and Discovery tools
  - National Mission for Libraries and LIS Education
  - E-learning in LIS, Open Courseware, LISwiki (Open invitation for
  voluntary editors)
  - IPRs and Open Access
  - Open Source Software in LIS
  - Open Standards in LIS
  - Library 2.0: Web 2.0 Technologies
  - Role of Social Networks in Library Services
  - Resource Discovery tools: A critique of Web Search Engines

*Invited talks on:*

  - Data Science: Data Repositories, Linked Data, Data Analytics
      - Semantic web: Ontology, metadata and Inferencing
      - Cloud Computing: LIS Clouds

Panel Discussion on LIS Education and Research
Note: These sub-themes are not exhaustive, rather indicative only.

Call for papers:

Full articles and research papers (with abstracts) on the above mentioned theme and sub-themes for the XXIX IATLIS* *National Conference should reach to Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of Library & Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala ? 147002 (Punjab) as a hard copy and also as an email attachment latest by *21 December 2012*. The paper should not be more than 3000 words. Please send your paper both in print and electronic form on a CD in Microsoft Word and also a soft copy through email to iatlis2012@gmail.com. The paper should include Title, Name and Address of author(s), Abstract and Key Words. References at the end of the paper and their in-text citing should be according to APA Style manual.

For further information about this check this link:

http://www.wooster.edu/psychology/APA-crib.html

Registration Fees:
Indian Delegates: 
Sponsored: Rs. 3,000/-
Non-Sponsored: Rs. 2,000/-
Retired Professionals:Rs.1,500/-
Accompanying Person: Rs. 1,500/-
Students: Rs.  750/-
Foreign Delegates:
SARRC Countries: $ 150
Other Countries: $ 300

The registration fee covers conference kit, proceedings of the conference (upon post- publication), and working lunch, dinner and breakfast and session tea for the days of the conference. The registration fee does not include accommodation charges. Papers presented at the conference will be published in the post-conference volume and would be sent to the registered delegates later on. Delegates are requested to include registration fees for accompanying persons while forwarding their registration forms since it would not be possible to entertain last minute request in view of shortage of accommodation. Accompanying persons shall not be entitled for conference kits. Delegates are requested to intimate their travel plan in advance to avoid inconvenience. The Demand Draft for registration fee should be in favour of IATLIS payable at Patiala, and should be sent along with duly filled Registration Form latest by 21 December 2012 to:

Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS and
Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science,
Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab)
Ph.-0175-3046179 and 3046180  Email: hpskalra@gmail.com

Accommodation: Accommodations in ISI guest house are very limited and will be arranged by the local Organizing Secretary ONLY on first-come-first served basis for those participants who send prior information for it in the registration form. Charges for accommodation are to be borne by the participants as per actuals. Bangalore is host to several hotels and hostels catering to all budgets. Delegates can also make their booking on their own.

Organising Secretary:
Dr. Devika P. Madalli, devika@drtc.isibang.ac.in

Nomination invited for IATLIS AWARDS 2012

Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) invites nominations from LIS teachers /professionals / researchers for the following three awards for the year 2012:

1.   IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award; 

2.   IATLIS – Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award;

3.   IATLIS – Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award 

Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards.

Eligibility for IATLIS – Motiwale Best LIS Teacher Award: 

The nominee should have at least 10 years of teaching experience at the post-graduate level or 10 years professional experience at a senior level, and should be in service. A person can receive the award only once and one person can nominate only one LIS teacher / professional at a time. Nominations on

plain paper should be accompanied by bio-data, list of publications, details of professional activities, and contribution to IATLIS activities. 

Eligibility for IATLIS – Prof. S. P. Narang Research Promotion Award: 

For this year’s award, nominations only of students registered for Ph.D. in a recognized university would be considered. The nominee should not be a full-time employee. Nominations should be sent on a plain paper along with bio-data, progress report of research work, and research papers (published/accepted for publication), if any.

Eligibility for IATLIS – Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award:

A very senior/retired LIS teacher/professional/researcher who has made profound contribution to library education, research, training, literature, and practice. Claims must be supported with documentary proof. Award can be given to a deserving person even if not applied. Award won't be given if no one is found suitable.   

The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Nominations in quadruplicate (four copies) with all the required documents should reach Dr. H. P. S. Kalra, General Secretary, IATLIS, Department of  Library and Information Science, Punjabi University, Patiala 147002 (Punjab) on or before 17 December 2012. In addition to four copies of nominations in hard copy form, a soft copy of nominations should also be sent to the General Secretary, IATLIS by email at iatlis.patiala@gmail.com. No communication other than nominations will be entertained and the decision of  the Awards Committee will be final.

Dr. Jagtar Singh, President, 

Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), and

Professor, Department of Library and Information Science,

Punjabi University, Patiala-147002 (India)

Home: +91(0)1752282727

Work: +91 (0) 1753046179

Email: jagtardeep@gmail.com

"National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.

It is a pleasure to inform you that the "National Conference on Reprographic Rights and Copyright Act: Challenges and Management (NCRRCA-2013)" will be organized by the Reprography and Photography Unit of the Library, Documentation and Information Science Division, INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, Kolkata.

The Conference will discuss on the following themes/sub-themes:

• Reprography Service in Library
• Reprographic rights
• Fair Use & Fair Dealing in Education and Research
• Clipping and copying materials into innovative teaching tools.
• Posting materials for Distance Learning.
• Developing databases of copyrighted works for education and research.
• Developing digital libraries.
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Copyright in General
• Libraries and Copyright
• Preservation of Unpublished Works in the Library Collections
• Copies for Preservation or Replacement
• Access vs. Copyright
• Copy management and copy protection
• Copyright Infringement
• Rights protected by copyright laws
• Copyright Ownership
• Reprographic License
• Free Use and Non-voluntary Licenses

The themes are not exhaustive. Any related matters may be discussed.

The Programme detail will be available at the Website:
http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php

Who should participate:
Library Professionals, Legal Professionals, Professionals from other subject areas, Postgraduate Students and Research Scholars of  Library & Information Science, Law and other subject areas,  Authors, Publishers and Reproduction Rights Organizations.

Call For Papers: Important Dates

• Submission of Abstract:  15 January 2013
• Acceptance of paper with comments:  30 January 2013
• Submission of the final paper :  20 February 2013
• Last Date for sending filled in registration form:  25 February 2013

Registration
Sponsored Delegates : Rs.1000.00
Students (Post-graduate) and Research Scholars: Rs.500.00

Payment: Registration fee as applicable should be sent in the form of a Demand Draft/Banker?s Cheque drawn in favour of Indian Statistical Institute payable at Kolkata.

Venue and Date:
Kolmogorove Bhawan, NAB-I & II
Indian Statistical Institute
203 BT Road
Kolkata 700 108
INDIA
Date: 7-8 March 2013

I ernestly request your participation and submission of your paper.

Contact:
Dr. Nibedita Ganguly
Organizing Secretary & Convener
Indian Statistical Institute
203 B T Road, Kolkata ? 700 108
Ph No- 2575 2107, 2575 2116
Email:- nibeditaganguly56@gmail.com
gnibedita@isical.ac.in
repro@isical.ac.in

http://www.isical.ac.in/events.php

Library Assistant Vacancy at KIT, Varanasi, UP

Post: Library Assistant

Job Location: Varanasi, U.P

Send resume at: kashi.inst.tech@gmail.com

Librarian and Assistant Librarian Vacancy at Uttar Pradesh Viklang Uddhar Dr. Shakuntala Misra University, Lucknow

Post: Librarian and Asst Librarian 

Last Date: 10 January 2013

Org:  Dr. Shakuntala Misra University, Lucknow

Source: http://dsmru.up.nic.in/User/Home.htm

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Assistant Librarian Vacancy at ATME College of Engineering, Mysore

Post: Assistant Librarian

Job Location: Mysore, Karnataka

Last Date: 15 Dec 2012

Source: Deccan Herald, Bangalore ed. 05 Dec 2012

VACANCY OF SR. LIBRARIAN/LIBRARIAN AT GURU KASHI UNIVERSITY, BHATINDA

ADVERTISEMENT AND APPLICATION FORM

VACANCY OF LIBRARY INFORMATION ASSISTANT AT National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum, NEW DELHI

National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum (NHHM) under Ministry of Textiles, Government of India filling up one post of Library Information Assistant, Group ‘B’ Non  – Ministerial in NHHM by transfer on deputation basis.

Post Name	No of Posts	Age Limit	Pay Scale
Library Information Assistant	01	56 years	Rs. 9300-34800+4200 Grade pay

How To Apply: Application  in the prescribed performa available on official website along with attested copies of their upto date confidential report dossiers and vigilance clearance, Integrity certificate may be forwarded to the undersigned latest http://handlooms.nic.in/nhhm_LIA.pdf within 45 days from the date issue of the circular.

VACANCY OF ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT NIFTEM, SONEPAT

National Institute of Food Technology Entrepreneurship and Management

Deemed to be University (De-novo Category) under Section 3 of the UGC Act, 1956 and

An Autonomous Institution under Ministry of Food Processing Industries, Govt. of India

Plot No. 97, Sector- 56, HSIIDC Estate, Kundli - 131008, Distt.- Sonepat, (Haryana), India.

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Vacancy for the Non - Faculty Positions

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF FOOD TECHNOLOGY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND MANAGEMENT (NIFTEM) requires efficient, experienced and competent officials for the following posts:

S.No	Post	No. of Post	Pay Scale
1	Assistant Librarian	1	PB – 3 + 5400

Applications are invited from qualified Indian citizens, persons of Indian Origin (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) as well as Non-Indians who are exceptionally bright and motivated, committed, result oriented professionals who will share the vision of the institute with passion to match global standards are encoraged to apply to the above mentioned positions on direct recruitment/ Deputation basis. Reservation to SC/ST/OBC/PH etc. will be applicable as per Government of India norms. Salray and perquistes offered are as per 6^th Pay Commissions Pay Scales.

• Candidate who have applied earlier for the same post but have not been selected, need not apply .
• The actual vacancy may vary at the time of selection depending upon the position.

For Details regarding qualification, expereince, general conditions, Pay scales, application format etc., please visit our website www.niftem.ac.in  .

Applications must reach to the office of Registrar, NIFTEM at above mentioned address on or before 31^st December, 2012.

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE 

Assistant Librarian:

· Pay Band III : Rs. 15,600 – 39,100 + Grade Pay of Rs. 5400

· No. of posts: 1

· Essential Qualifications & Experience:

1. Master’s degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalence in a grade of 55% where grading system is practiced and a Consistently good academic record with knowledge on computerization of Library.

2. Qualified in the National Eligibility Test (NET) in the relevant subject conducted by UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC.

3. A minimum of Five years as an Assistant Librarian in a University / Education & Research Institute Library/ State or Central Govt. Library.

· Maximum Age: 45

· Method of Recruitment: Direct Recruitment/ Deputation.

Deputation: Persons holding analogous posts or Persons working in the pay band II of 9,300-34800 + Grade Pay of Rs.4,800 in a university/ educational & Research Institutions and having qualifications & experience mentioned above.

· Duties & Responsibilities:

His/her specific duties include checking Library materials in and out, Empty book drop, Shelves books, Help students and professors, keep circular records, register new library pattern, Collect records and record fines, put reserves on books that have been requested, assist in processing new book, maintain library also assist Deputy Librarian; The incumbent will facilitate students, researchers in accessing library resources.

· Age of Superannuation: 60 years

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VACANCY OF SCHOOL LIBRARIAN AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, BHARUCH, HARNI AND VADODARA

POST- LIBRARIAN

SCHOOL- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

LOCATION-BHARUCH, HARNI AND VADODARA

For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Ahmedabad Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 25

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT THE SOMAIYA SCHOOL, MUMBAI

POST- LIBRARIAN

INSTITUTE- THE SOMAIYA  SCHOOL

ADDRESS- SOMAIYA VIDYAVIAHR, GHATKOPAR (E), MUMBAI-77

Email at career@tss.somaiya.edu

For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Mumbai Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 42

Sr. Librarian & Librarian Vacancy at Guru Kash University, Bhatinda

http://gurukashiuniversity.in/downloads/GKU_Vacancies_Dec2012.pdf

Librarian Vacancy at GILLCO International School, Mohali, Punjab

Job Location: Mohali, Punjab

Send resume at: principal@gillcoschool.com

Last Date: 10 Dec 2012

Source: The Tribune, Chandigarh Ed. 05 Nov 2012

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, LUCKNOW

POST- LIBRARIAN

INSTITUTE- DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL

ADDRESS- 4/26, GOMTI NAGAR EXTN, LUCKNOW

CONTACT NO. 0522-2717293

HOW TO APPLY: 

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MAY MAIL THEIR DETAILED RESUME WITH RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH WITHIN 15 DAYS AT DELHI PUBLIC SCHOOL, SECTOR-  4/26, GOMTI NAGAR EXTN, LUCKNOW

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For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Lucknow Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 23

Librarian Vacancy at Aryabhatta Group of Institutions, Barnala, Punjab

Job Location: Barnala, Punjab

Last Date 15 Dec 2012

Send resume at: jobs.aryabhatta@gmail.com

Source: The Tribune, Chandigarh Ed. 05 Nov 2012

VACANCY OF LIBRARY ASSISTANTS AT KIT AND KIP, VARANASI

POST- LIBRARY ASSISTANT

INSTITUTE- KASHI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

ADDRESS- VARANASI

HOW TO APPLY: 

INTERESTED CANDIDATES MAY MAIL THEIR RESUME WITH RECENT PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH  kashi.inst.tech@gmail.com

For other details, please Read the following Advt or Refer to Advt. published in Times of India (Lucknow Ed.) on 5th December 2012 on Page No. 23

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Assistant Librarian, Library Assistant and Lib Attendant vacancy at Ravenshaw University Cuttack (Odisha)

Ravenshaw University

Cuttack (Odisha)

Advertisement No.  6048   Dt. 30 November 2012 

Recruitment for Non-Teaching Posts

LAST DATE: 31 DEC 2012

1. Applications are invited for following non-teaching posts in Ravenshaw University to be filled in either on regular or deputation basis.  The applicants are required to download the application form from the link given at Point No. - 5 and submit the same along with all required documents (given at Point No.- 4) including application fee of Rs.300.00 for General Category (Rs.150.00 for persons belonging to different reserved categories) so as to reach office of the undersigned by speed post / registered post latest by 31 December 2012. Applications sent in any other mode will not be accepted. The Bank Draft should be drawn in any nationalized bank in favour of Comptroller of Finance, Ravenshaw University,Cuttack and payable at Cuttack.

Name of the Posts	Category			Qualifications Required/ Age Limit
	UR	ST	SC

1	Assistant Librarian PB-9300-34800 GP-4200	2	1	1	(a)  Graduate with at least second class. (b)   Degree in Library Science Age limit-32 years (Relaxation up to 5 years for applicants belonging to different Reserved categories such as SC/ST/ PWD/WOMEN etc.
2	Library Assistant PB-5200-20200 GP-1900	1	-	-	(a) Graduate with at least second class. (b) Knowledge   of typing and computer operation. (c) Persons having experience in working in library will be preferred. Age limit-32 years (Relaxation up to 5 years for applicants belonging to different Reserved categories such as SC/ST/ PWD/WOMEN etc.
3	Library Attendant. PB-4440-14680 GP-1300	1	-	-	Matric (Class X) Age limit-32 years (Relaxation up to 5 years for applicants belonging to different Reserved categories such as SC/ST/ PWD/WOMEN etc.

Scheme of Examination:

1.	Assistant Librarian	:	Computer Test-100 marks and Viva Voce – 100 marks
2.	Library Assistant	:	Written test – 400 marks, Computer test – 100 marks and Viva Voce – 50 marks
3.	Library Attendant	:	Written Test-100 marks and Viva Voce – 50 marks For More Details visit: http://ravenshawuniversity.ac.in/File/Recruitment%20for%20Non-Teaching%20Posts/Website%20Advertisement%20-%20Non-teaching%20Recruitment.htm Application Form

Professional Assistant & Library Assistant Vacancy at Gurukula Kangri Vishwavidyalaya, Haridwar

1. Name of Post: Professional Assistant

          Scale of Pay:Rs. 9300-34800 + GP 4200

Age Limit for direct recruits: 35 years

 Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits:

Master’s degree in Library & Information Science (M.Lib. or M. Lib. & Inf. Sc.)/M.Lib.Sc. or B.Lib. Inf..Sc./B.Lib.Sc. with 3 years experience

2. Name of Post: Library Assistant

   Scale of Pay: Rs. 5200-20200 +GP 2000

Age Limit for direct recruits 35 years

Educational and other qualifications required for direct recruits

Essential:- B.Lib.Inf. Sc./B.Lib.Sc. or equivalent  

Desirable:-Lower Grade Typing, data entry operation

 or experience of working in a computerized library.

LAST DATE:-10-12-2012

http://www.gkvharidwar.org/

http://www.gkvharidwar.org/notices/vacancy12/main.html

Application Form