HRD Ministry Launches Free Online Library - Source : Deccan Herald, 14 August 2013

UCLA Post-Doctoral Research Position

UCLA Post-Doctoral Research Position

One-year appointment beginning October, 2013, with possibility for renewal. Review of applications begins August 15; submission deadline is September 15.

We seek a postdoctoral researcher to join our research project (2012-2015), The Transformation of Knowledge, Culture, and Practice in Data-Driven Science: A Knowledge Infrastructures Perspective http://knowledgeinfrastructures.gseis.ucla.edu/index.html. We are conducting interview, ethnographic, and document studies of scientific data practices such as data collection, analysis, management, sharing, and reuse at four distributed research projects in astronomy and earth sciences. Our project is funded by the Sloan Foundation Digital Information Technology Program http://www.sloan.org/program/28

The postdoctoral researcher will participate actively in the collaboration, including the design, conduct, and analysis of interviews, document analysis, ethnographic fieldwork, and writing for publication. The postdoctoral researcher will gain experience in collaborative research, research project organization, and digital data research practices. The project is based at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) and residence nearby is required for the duration of the postdoctoral research appointment. Some travel is required for research and conferences.

Required background includes completion of the PhD; experience in interview, document analysis, or ethnography; strong writing skills; research experience studying astronomy, physical sciences, or earth sciences; substantial knowledge of scholarly communication, practice and policy in data-driven research,Information Studies, or Science, Technology, and Society studies. Preferred background includes experience in writing for publication, expertise in knowledge organization (metadata, ontologies, archival analysis), and in the physical or earth sciences.

Please submit a statement of interest that discusses your qualifications and interests with respect to the required and preferred background for the position. Your application should also include two scholarly writing samples (e.g., refereed journal articles or conference papers, dissertation), curriculum vitae, and list of three references. Send these to Prof. Christine Borgman, PI, borgman@gseis.ucla.edu and to Prof. Sharon Traweek, Co-PI traweek@history.ucla.edu

The starting salary is $50,000 per year, plus benefits. Selected candidate may enroll in UC sponsored benefits or opt out. Official documentation for completion of the PhD is required (certificate of completion, transcript, or diploma).   

Work is to be done 12 months of the year, excluding university holidays; the postdoctoral researcher is entitled to 24 paid personal days and 12 paid sick days per year.  For further information about postdoctoral appointments at UCLA: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/postdocs.html 
Postdoctoral Researchers at UC are represented by UAW Local 5810. http://uaw5810.org/

More information about the investigators:
Christine Borgman, Professor & Presidential Chair in Information Studies
http://is.gseis.ucla.edu/cborgman/
Sharon Traweek, UCLA Gender Studies & History Departments
http://www.genderstudies.ucla.edu/people/faculty/Sharon-Traweek
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/history/traweek/

Interviews will be conducted at UCLA, by video, and at conferences attended by the principal investigators prior to the time the position is filled.

ISRO LPSC Apprentice posts, Thiruananthapuram, Kerala

ISRO LPSC Apprentice posts

Government of India / Department of Space Indian Space Research Organiation (ISRO) Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre (LPSC) Valimala PO, Thiruvananthapuram -695547

LPSC, ISRO invites Online applications for the following posts of Graduate Apprentice and Technician Apprentice :

Graduate Apprentice (Library Science) : 09 posts

How to apply : Apply Online at LPSC website from 13/08/2013 to 23/08/2013 only.

More detailed information and to apply Online, please visit

http://recruit.lpsc.gov.in/common/advt.jsp

Recommended reading for LIS professionals - "Libraries without Librarians" by Anil singh, Addl. Director, CCI, New Delhi

"Libraries without Librarians"  by Anil singh.(Additional Director at Comptetition Commission of India, New Delhi) An Article published in University News,  July 29-august 04 ,2013, Issue

Librarian Vacancy @ Springdales Education Society, New Delhi - Librarian

Springdales Education Society, New Delhi

Requires For Springdales School, 

Sushant City, Kalwar Road, Jaipur

Qualified Librarian 

With knowledge of fiction/ non-fiction capable of developing a senior School Library.

Location: Jaipur

Fluency in spoken and written English is essential. Candidates should apply with curriculum vitae and photograph by email  within one week. All shortlisted candidates will be interview at

Springdales School 

Benito Juarez Marg, Dhaula Kuan,

New Delhi - 110021 

Asst.Librarian Vacancy @ Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology (GKCIET) -

Dear All,

Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology (GKCIET)

(Centrally funded Institute and Estd. By Ministry of Human Resource Development, Govt. of India)

Recruitment of Faculty and Non-Faculty Post

No: GKCIET/Adv./440 

Date: 06/08/2013

Location: Malda

GKCIET, Malda invites applications for the following posts: Professor, In Charge/ Professor, Associate Professor, Senior Trainer, Trainer, Superintendent, Junior Engineer (Elec.), Junior Engineer (Civil), System Manager, Data Operator, Foreman, Senior Technical Assistant, Technical Assistant and Assistant Librarian.

For detailed information regrading qualification, experience, age limit and other procedure to apply, please visit the Institute website: http://www.gkciet.in

The last date of receipt of applications is 30th August, 2013 up to 5:00 pm. 

Sd/- Chairman - BoG GKCIET/ Malda

Ghani Khan Choudhury Institute of Engineering & Technology (GKCIET) 

Office: Vill + Posts. Kotwali, Dist. Malda - 732144, W.B. 

Ph.: 03512 - 268780, 278058

Library Attendant Post Vacanciey, No- of Post-02, Pay Band- 1. Rs. 5200- 20200, GP- Rs. 1800, at GOI, AFT, RB, Jaipur, RJ

Dear All,

 

Library Attendant  Post Vacanciey, No- of Post-02, Pay Band- 1. Rs. 5200- 20200, GP- Rs. 1800

 

Address:

 

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA, ARMED FORCES TRIBUNAL, REGIONAL BENCH,

Near Chinkara Gate, Sawai Jai Singh Highway, Bani Park, Jaipur-302016

More detail Inforamtion about Education,. Age, & other information. Pls. cildk belo linjk.

 

AFT Link- http://www.aftjaipur.gov.in/Other/files/Vacancy%20Circular%2012%20Aug%2013.pdf

Scientist and Technical posts in National Institute of Oceanography (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR))

National Institute of Oceanography (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)) Dona Paula, Goa - 403004

The National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), a constituent laboratory laboratory of the CSIR conducts research, condusts basic and applied research on various aspects of ocean science. NIO invites applications from Indian Nationals for placement in the following scientific and technical positions .

Senior Scientist : 02 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.15600-39100   Grade Pay Rs.7600, Age : 37 years

Scientist : 05 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.15600-39100   Grade Pay Rs.6600, Age : 32 years

Scientist : 13 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.15600-39100   Grade Pay Rs.6600, Age : 32 years 

Junior Engineer Group III Grade (1) : 01 post Electrical Maintenance, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 

Grade Pay Rs. 4200, Age : 28 years 

Technical Assistant Group III Grade (1) : 08 posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 9300 - 34800 Grade Pay Rs. 4200, Age : 28 years  

Senior Technical Officer - 1 Group III Grade (4) : 02 posts in Library Science/ Instrumentation, Pay Scale : Rs. 15600 - 39100 Grade Pay Rs. 5400, Age : 35 years  

Fee : Rs.100/- in the form of DD in favour of Director, NIO payable at Goa drawn on SBI dona Paula Branch (no fee from SC/ST/PH candidates)

How to Apply : Apply Online at NIO website on or before 09/09/2013. Print out of online application duly signed and supported by attested copies of certificates and application fee should be sent in a sealed cover superscribed with "Application for the post of _______)" to The Controller of Administration, National Institute of Oceanography, Dona Paula, Goa - 403004, India, so as to reach on or before 16/09/2013.  

Please visit http://www.nio.org/index/option/com_url/task/frame/title/View%20and%20Apply/tid/6/sid/27/thid/100 for details and link to online submission of the application.

Librarian Vacancy @ Delhi International Sec. School

Delhi International Sec. School

Requires Trained Female Teachers

Location: Delhi

T.G.T. - English - 2 

Primary Teachers - 3 

Librarian - 1 

P.E.T. & Music Tr - 2

Apply/ Contact within 15 days with resume & photo to

Delhi International Sec. School 

Loni Road, Jawahar Nagar Delhi - 94 

Ph.: 9999314377 

Librarian Vacancy @ Alpine Public School

Alpine Public School

(10+2 CBSE Affiliated)

Requires

Location: Bulandshahar

Head Mistress - For Primary section (Attractive salary & perks to deserving candidate). 

PGT - Physical Health Education Physics, English 

TGT - English, S.St. Science, Computer 

PRT - English, Hindi, EVS, Computer 

Kindergarten Teachers

Librarian

Attractive Salary and facilities for deserving candidates. Trained and Experienced Teachers. Apply within 10 days to

Principal

Alpine Public School 

Junction Road, Kurja Dist - Bulandshahar (UP) 

Ph.: 05738 - 253884, 09927030470