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 24^th 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

Email: ncltdp2013@gmail.com

http://www.splup.in

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

Source: http://www.dline.info/index.php/research-award-for-lis 

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

Vacancy of Assistant Librarian and Library Assistant at School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

School of Planning and Architecture, Bhopal

(An Autonomous Institution of MHRD, Govt. of INDIA) 

Neelbad Road, Bhauri, Bhopal- 462 030(MP) INDIA

Advt.No.Rect./01/2013                                                                               Dated : 23.01.2013

The Institute has been established by the Ministry of Human Resource Development in the year 2008 to cater to the growing demand of Architects and Planners and to promote advance research in this field. The Institute is offering Bachelors and Masters Degree as well as Doctoral and Post Doctoral Programs in Architecture and Planning. 

In order to expand its activities, the Institute invites applications from Indian Nationals for the following academic and non- academic positions. The Institute is looking for dedicated and committed candidates to fill up the following vacancies to work at its campus at Bhauri,Bhopal, 25 Kms from city centre of Bhopal.

The last date of receipt of the complete application is 22.03.2013 till 1700 hrs.   For further details of qualifications, experience and how to apply, please click on below mentioned link

Advt. For Academic & Non Academic position Details of Academic & Non Academic position and general terms and conditions Application Form for Academic Position Application Form for Non Academic position

RECRUITMENT FOR NON-ACADEMIC POSITIONS  

S.N.	Name of Post	Pay Scale	No. of Post/s
1.	Registrar (5 years tenure post)	`.37400-67000 with GP of `.10000	01
2.	Assistant Librarian	`.15600-39100 with AGP of `.6000	01
13.	Library Assistant	`.5200-20200 with GP of`.2000	02

VACANCY OF CATALOGERS AT MARCNOW, NEW DELHI

MARCnow, a Modi Group company, provides cataloging services to leading academic research and public libraries in the USA and Europe. Our clients currently include many of the top libraries in the world, such as Harvard, Princeton and Yale. We catalog materials across a range of languages (with translation provided by an in-house team of Language Experts) and work with any media including books, manuscripts, microforms, journals, monographs, etc. As a part of our expansion plans, we are currently recruiting additional Catalogers.

Candidates should have:
- University level education (History, Computer Science, Maths, Science) or its equivalent
- Diploma, Bachelors or Masters in Library Science and knowledge of MARC or the cataloging standard
- Knowledge of AACR2
- Extensive knowledge about the world- extensive general knowledge
- Curiosity to learn new things
- General knowledge of internet searching techniques
- Attention to details
- Good command of English in speaking and writing
- Foreign languages knowledge preferred but not required

Our team of catalogers in Delhi are trained and supported by highly experienced catalogers based in the U.S. As our catalogers work with a very broad range of materials, you will have significant opportunity to develop your cataloging skills as well as enhance your general knowledge.

Work Environment
Professional environment with expert catalogers and Language Experts proficient in different languages
Focus on learning and skill enhancement with training and ongoing support provided by our U.S. experts
Performance-based compensation
Normal daytime work hours with no shift work

Salary :Competitive starting salary with significant opportunities for advancement.

Interested candidates can contact us as follows:
Email resume to hr@marcnow.com
Or call us at 011 4250 4851

15 Junior Library Assistants at Parliament Library, New Delhi

Lok Sabha Secretariat Recruitment 2013

Loksabha Secretariat has issued notification against recruitment of 96 Various Vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 15-03-2013. For more details regarding age limit, educational qualification, selection process, how to apply, no of vacancies & other information are mentioned below: 

Total No of Vacancies: 96

Names of Posts:

1. Executive/ Legislative/ Committee/ Protocol Assistant: 04 posts

2. Security Assistant Grade – II (Technical): 52 posts

3. Security Assistant Grade – II (Ex-Servicemen): 02 posts

4. Junior Library Assistant: 15 posts

5. Junior Clerk: 23 posts

Age limit: Candidates age must be 27 years for Sr. No. 1, 2, 3 posts and 45 years for Sr. No. 4 posts as on 15-03-2013. Upper age limit is Relaxable as per the rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates must possess Bachelor’ Degree in any discipline from a recognized university for Sr. No. 1 post, Bachelor’ Degree in Science Sr. No. 2 posts,Intermediate (Class XII) for Sr. no. 3 posts, Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science for Sr. No. 4 posts and Bachelors’ Degree in any discipline along with typing speed of 40 words per minute in English/Hindi for Sr. No. 5 posts.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on the performance in writtenexamination, Typing Test, personnel interview.

How to Apply: Candidates need to download application format available in the notification/Website http://www.loksabha.nic.in. Fill the application with all mandatory details attach 2 self attested photographs, super scribe the name of the post to be applied for on the envelope and send it along with copies of all relevant certificates in a closed envelope super scribed as application for the post of to the following address “The Joint Recruitment Cell, Room no 521, Parliament House Annex, New Delhi-110001” on or before 15-03-2013.

Important Dates:

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 15-03-2013

Last Date of Receipt of Application (far flung areas): 7 days after 15-03-2013.

Source:http://164.100.47.132/JRCell/Module/Notice/newAdvt.1-2013.pdf


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VACANCY OF ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT Krishna Kanta Handiqui State Open University, Guwahati, Assam

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Applications in prescribed form are invited from Indian citizens for the following posts -

2. Assistant Librarian - 1 (one) post.

Essential Qualifications:

i) A Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with uniformly good academic (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed). A relaxation of 5% may be provided at the graduate and master’s level for the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Differently-abled (Physically and visually differently-abled) categories for the purpose of eligibility and for assessing good academic record during direct recruitment.

ii) Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. 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.

iii) Good knowledge of computerization of library.

Desirable:

i) A degree/diploma in distance education.

ii) Evidence of innovative library service and published work.

iii) Experience of working in ODL system

Term of office: The term of the Assistant Librarian shall be five years but they may be eligible for re-appointment for further term.

Scale of Pay: Rs. 15,600/- to Rs. 39,100/- with Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000/-

Application forms with details of terms and conditions, qualifications, age and other requirements are appended in the file.

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Completed application in duplicate accompanied by a bank draft of Rs. 500/- (non-refundable) drawn in favour of KKHSOU, payable at Guwahati should reach the University on or before 28th February, 2013.

One day International workshop on Exploring ABCD Open Source Software

Dear All,

Please find attached invitation of One day International workshop on Exploring ABCD Open Source Software by Mr. Alisson  De Castro, Brazil in our college.

You are invited to participate in this workshop. Details of workshop are available on http://www.moderncollegegk.org/brochure-final.pdf

Thanks

Sangeeta N Dhamdhere
B.Sc.,M.Lib.I.Sc.,NET,SET,ADCSSAA,VLIR Scholar(Belgium) 

Librarian/Asst.Professor 

Modern College of Arts, Science and Commerce,Ganesh-Khind, Pune 411053 | Ph.020-25654021-224 | http://moderncollegegk.org/ | http://moderncollegecentrallibrary.blogspot.com/2007/08/modern-library.html | http://sites.google.com/site/sangeetadhamdhere/

Workshop on “Data Curation in the University: Libraries, Research, and Learning” at Central Library, JNU on March 25, 2013 I

Dear Colleague,



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://databib.org/workshop

Cyberinfrastructure 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, cyberinfrastructure 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 centres 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 cyberinfrastructure 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://databib.org/workshop

Please contact jnupurdue@gmail.com with questions or inquiries.

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



I look forward to your kind participation to the workshop.



Regards

Ramesh


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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 ;rcgaur66@gmail.com
URL: www.jnu.ac.in
Brief Profile: http://www.jnu.ac.in/Library/RameshCGaur.htm

VACANCY OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN AT DR. HARISINGH GOUR VISHWAVIDYALAYA, SAGAR (M.P.)

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Dr. Harisingh Gour VISHWAVIDYALAYA

               (A Central University established by an Act of Parliament)

                Sagar, (M.P.) - 470 003

Website: www.dhsgsu.ac.in           

Advt. No. : 2012-13/A-NT-/03                                                                   Dated : 05-02-2013

Employment Notice

Applications in the prescribed format are invited from the eligible candidates for the filling up the following Academic and Non-Teaching posts:-

Academic Posts:

Code No.	Name of Post	Department	Scale of Pay	Details of Post and Category
1.	Librarian	Jawahar Lal Nehru Library	PB-4/37400-67000 (PB-4) AGP 10000	01 (UR)

Pay Scale	PB-4/37400-67000 (PB-4) AGP 10000
Age Limit	Not exceeding 55 years
Qualification and Experience	Essential: i)  A Master’s Degree in Library Science /Information Science/documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record. ii)   At least thirteen years as a Deputy Librarian (AGP 8000/-) in a university library or eighteen years’ experience as a College Librarian (AGP of 6000/). iii)    Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work. Desirable: M.Phil/ Ph.D. Degree in library science/ information science / Documentation / archives and manuscript-keeping. Note: ·        The minimum requirement of 55% shall not be insisted upon for Librarian and Deputy Librarian, for the existing incumbents who are already in the University system.  However, these marks should be insisted upon for those entering the system from outside and those at the entry point of Assistant Librarian.  ·        A relaxation of 5% shall be provided at the Master's level to the SC/ST category.
Method of Recruitment	Direct recruitment or on Contract for a period of 5 years or till the age of 62 years, whichever is earlier.

1.      Applicant must enclose with application form processing fee of Rs. 500/- for General / OBC category and Rs. 125/- for SC/ST and Handicapped category in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of "Registrar", Dr. Harisingh Gour University, Sagar (Madhaya Pradesh) payable at State Bank of India, University Branch, Branch Code 1143.

2. The application should be sent through Registered/Speed Post to the Assistant Registrar (Recruitment), Dr. Hari Singh Gour Vishwavidyalaya, Sagar-470 003 (M.P.) latest by 10-03-2013 upto 5.30 pm).  Application received after this date may not be considered.  The University shall not be responsible for postal delay, if any.  Envelope containing application should be superscribed the post applied for

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Applications invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Kohinoor Business School, Kurla (Mumbai).

Dear all,

Applications invited for the post of Assistant Librarian at Kohinoor Business School, Kurla (Mumbai).

Eligibility: M.lib Isc. with minimum two years experience in good academic library.

Male candidates are preferred, Applicants should be good in IT skills  & good proficiency in English.

Interested candidates can send their CV to following email address

jayashri.mawale@ kbs.ac.injayashr imawale@gmail.com

-- 

Jayashri Mawale

Librarian

Kohinoor Business School

Mobile : 9987686783

Email: jayashri.mawale@ kbs.ac.in

http://kbs.ac. in         

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VACANCY OF DEPUTY DIRECTORY AT RRRLF, KOLKATA ON DEPUTATION

RAJA RAMMOHUN ROY LIBRARY FOUNDATION

(An Autonomous Organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India)

Block DD-34, Sector-I, Salt Lake, Kolkata 700 064.

Applications are invited for recruitment for the following posts:

A. System Manager (Direct Recruitment)

B. Deputy Director (Implementation, Inspection & Monitoring) on deputation.

1. Name of the post: DEPUTY DIRECTOR (II & M) – Group “A”

2. Pay Scale: Pay Band (3) Rs.15600-39100/- with Grade Pay of Rs.6600/- plus usual allowances as admissible under Central Government and Foundation’s Rules.

3. Number of Post: 1 (one) for the Headquarters.

4.Educational and other qualifications:

Officers under Central / State Governments/ Semi-Government, Statutory or Autonomous Bodies including Universities, Research or comparable institutions, holding – analogous post. Or

Officers in the pay-scale of Rs.15600-39100/- (PB-3) Or Rs.9300-34800/- (PB-2) G.P. Rs.5400/- with 5 years regular service in the grade and having relevant experience, Or

Officers in the pay-scale of Rs.9300-34800/- (PB-2) G.P. Rs.4800/- with 6 years regular service in the grade and having relevant experience. Or

Officers in the pay-scale of Rs.9300-34800/- (PB-2) G.P. Rs.4600/- with 7 years regular service in the grade and having relevant experience. And

Processing following educational qualifications /experience

a) Master’s Degree of a recognized university.

b) Degree in Library Science from a recognized university.

c) 5 years experience in Library Administration works

d) Proficiency in one of the regional languages as well as proficiency in Hindi and English

e) Certificate course in computer application equivalent to ‘O’ level Foundation course from a DOEACC recognized institute.

Besides basic pay, the post carries other allowances as per Central Govt. and RRRLF’s Rules. Prescribed application form and details of advertisement may be downloaded from website: rrrlf.gov.in.

		Vacancy Circular for Deputy Director and Application Form

Vacancy of Deputy Librarian at Rashtriya Sanskrit Vidyapeetha, Tirupati (A.P.)

Downloads

1. Advt. Notification

2. Prospectus

3. Application form

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AND ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN AT AMITY UNIVERSITY, GWALIOR

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Vacancy of Librarian at New Era Public School, Dwarka, New Delhi

Published by Library Soup Blog on 6 FEB 2013

VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT ZYDUS SCHOOL FOR EXELLENCE, AHMEDABAD

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VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT ANAND NIKETAN, AHMEDABAD

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VACANCY OF PROFESSIONAL ASSISTANT AT Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004, Assam

DIBRUGARH UNIVERSITY, DIBRUGARH(ASSAM)–786004 

Advt. No. A-2/2013 dated 01.02.2013

Applications in the prescribed form of the University are invited (along with 07 nos. photocopies of applications) from the intending eligible candidates with uniformly good academic career for the following Posts of Officers and other Technical & Non Technical Posts in the Educational Multimedia Research Centre (EMRC), Dibrugarh University, so as to reach The Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh-786004, Assam on or before 21/02/2013, along with a bank Draft of Rs. 200/- in favour of the Registrar, Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh, payable at S.B.I. Dibrugarh University Branch (Branch Code-2051).

Professional Assistant [Library] (1 post) : Pay Band: Rs. 9300-34800 + AGP Rs. 4200/-
Minimum qualification : Graduate in any subject and B. Lib. Sc. with 5 years  experience preferably in Media Library. Desirable: experience of working in a media library.

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VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT GG INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL, PUNE

Published by Library Soup Blog on 6 FEB 2013

VACANCY OF LIBRARIANS AT RYAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLS, UTTAR PRADESH

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VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT VISHWANATH ACADEMY, LUCKNOW

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VACANCY OF LIBRARIANS AT TENDER HEARTS SCHOOL, LUCKNOW

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VACANCY OF LIBRARIAN AT SP MEMORIAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, ALLAHABAD

Published by Library Soup Blog on 6 FEB 2013