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Sunday, June 15, 2014
Organising National Level Conference on 12th September 2014
Dear Professional Friends,
SKM's J M Patel College of Commerce is organising UGC Sponsored One Day National Level Conference on "REshaping the Academic LIbraries: Trends and Issues (REALITI)" on 12th September, 2014. The Seminar will provide an opportunity to LIS Professionals to discuss and deliberate on the challenges faced by them in their endeavor.
Theme: "REshaping the Academic LIbraries: Trends and Issues (REALITI)"
Sub-themes:
1. Collecti on Development and Preservation
· Collection Development Policy in the Digital Era
· E-resources acquisition
· Data curation in Academic Libraries
· Methods & Techniques for Preservation & Conservation
· Resource Sharing /Consortium
2. Library Administration
· Staffing and Administration in Academic Libraries
· Communicating values in Academic Libraries
· Policies and Guidelines for Managing Hybrid Library System
· Impact of UGC Regulations on Academic Libraries
3. Web based Services and Concept of Open Access
· Impact of Social Networking Sites on academic libraries
· Cloud Based Services
· Open Access initiatives at national and international level
· Open Source Library Management Softwares
· Open Source Content Management Softwares
4. Digital Library
· Digital Library Development- Tools and Techniques
· Digital Library Case Studies
· Web 2.0 based services and its integration with library System
· Creation of Institutional Repositories
· Plagiarism Control and Ethical Use of information (copyright awareness)
5. Current trends in Library System and Services
· Emerging Enabling Technologies in Academic Libraries
· Case Studies: Best Practices in Academic Libraries
· User behaviors and User Studies in Academic Libraries
· User Education and Information Literacy Programmes
· Information Aggregators
· Library Security systems
We are looking for qualitative research papers in Library and Information Science on the above mentioned sub-themes. Only selected papers will be included in the Conference Proceeding.
The Conference Proceedings will be published with ISBN 978-81-928786-0-7.
Please submit your papers in the following prescribed format.
SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Length of Paper
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Maximum 3000 words including abstract and 5 key words
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Font
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Times New Roman (12 Pts)
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Line Space
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1.5
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Reference Style
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APA
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Language
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English
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IMPORTANT DATES:
Last Date of Submission of Paper
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20/8/2014
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Date of intimation of Acceptance of Paper
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30/8/2014
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Last Date of Registration
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5/9/2014
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Last Date of Submission of PPT (for Paper presenters)
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7/9/2014
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REGISTRATION FEES:
Registration Fee
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Rs.500/- per Participant
(Mandatory for publication of papers in Conference Proceedings)
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Registration fee includes tea, lunch and conference kit and conference Proceeding.
v Demand Drafts should be drawn in favour of ‘The Principal, J.M.Patel College of Commerce’ payable at Mumbai.
CONFERENCE DATE:
12th SEPTEMBER 2014, FRIDAY
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Contact Details:
Dr. Vidya V.Hanchinal
Librarian
SKM's J.M.Patel College of Commerce
Goregaon(w). Mumbai -400090
Ph: 022 28737858(Extn.15)
Mob: 9322284347
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National Conference on LIS at Central University of Karnataka, Gulbarga
Dear Sir/madam,
We are indeed very happy to inform you that the Central University of
Karnataka, Gulbarga is going to host and organize National Conference
on “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries: Making a Difference in
Knowledge Age” during August 12 – 13, 2014 in Gulbarga, India. The
National Conference 2014 is an National event and is expected to bring
together over 500 delegates from all over India including library
science, digital libraries, computer science, and knowledge
organization.
The theme of the conference is divided into 7 sessions such as (1)
Application of ICT in Academic Libraries, (2) Security Issues, (3)
Technologies for Sustainability, (4) Networking of Management
Libraries, (5) Knowledge Management, (6) Resources & Services, (7)
Human Resources Management.
Last Date of Final Paper Submission : 05/07/2014
Intimation of Acceptance : 08/07/2014
Authors are invited to submit abstract/full papers to the specified
e-mail: lirariancuk@gmail.com
All the papers must follow the American Psychological Association
(APA) format and should not exceed more than seven pages. Paper to be
submitted should not be previously published in other
conference/Journal. All the papers will be reviewed by the technical
committee and the corresponding author of selected paper will be
intimated through e-mail.
PROCEEDING PUBLICATION
Abstract (about 300 words and 4 to 5 keywords) of the papers will be
published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be
published in book format with ISBN no.
This conference is useful to all mainly researchers, LIS students,
faculty and Librarians. It is a great platform for all participants
across the country to share their knowledge, expertise and experience.
Therefore, I am extremely happy to invite you as a participant for the
National conference and I also request you to encourage your
colleagues to participate in the national conference.
For more details, please find the enclosed brochure for your kind
information and circulation.
Warm Regards and thanks
--
Dr. P. S. KATTIMANI
Deputy Librarian
Central University of Karnataka
2nd Floor, Karya Soudha
Gulbarga University Campus,
Gulbarga - 585 106
KARNATAKA (INDIA)
Cell No. 09483546555
(O) 08472-273643
Friday, June 13, 2014
Punjab Library Jobs: Librarian Vacancy at Shiva College of Education, Gujjran Road, Dirba, Sangrur
Source: Tribune , 13 June 2014, page no 12
Punjab Library Vacancy: Librarian and Jr. Library Assistant Vacancy at D.M. College, Moga
Source: Tribune, 12 June 2014, page no 12, chandigarh ed. ePaper
Librarian Vacancy at GHG Academy, Jagraon, Ludhiana, Punjab
Source: Tribune, 11 June page no 10, chandigarh ed
Punjab Library Jobs: Librarian Vacancy at Shaheed Kanshi Ram Memorial College, Bhagomajra Kharar
Source: Tribune, 11 June page no 10, chandigarh ed
Punjab Library Jobs: Librarian Vacancy at SD Institue of Education, Ambala Cantt
Source: Tribune, 11 June page no 10, chandigarh ed
University Librarian Vacancy at RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES, IIIT-Hyderabad campus. Gachibowli, Hyderabad
RAJIV GANDHI UNIVERSITY OF KNOWLEDGE TECHNOLOGIES
Constituted under the Act 18 of 2008
Vindya-C4, IIIT-Hyderabad campus.
Gachibowli, Hyderabad – 500032. Telefax: 040-23001830
Advt. No. 3/NT/2014/H1 Dt: 09.06.2014
Detailed notification for filling up various Senior Administrative Positions
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has established Rajiv Gandhi University of Knowledge Technologies(RGUKT) in 2008 under Act No.18 of 2008 to cater to the educational needs of the meritorious rural youth of Andhra Pradesh ( present AP and Telangana) Three campuses of RGUKT were started under the University, one each at Basara( Adilabad Dist. State of Telangana), Nuzvid( Krishna Distt. State of Andhra Pradesh), and Rajiv Knowledge Valley ( Kadapa Distt. State of Andhra Pradesh).
RGUKT invites applications in the prescribed format from qualified and eligible candidates for filling the following regular positions for RGUKT- Head Office .
POST: University Librarian (37400-67000 (UGC))
NO. OF POST: 1 OC
Qualifications/Experience Prescribed: On Deputation/lien/on contract basis for three years and extendable further.
How to apply:
a. The interested candidates can apply online at University official website i.e. www.rgukt.in
b. After applying online the candidates should take a print out of the application and send the same along with registration fee mentioned at and copies of certificates
Registration fee:
Rs.200/- for OC/BC and Rs.100/-for SC/ST candidates & PH candidates
Thursday, June 12, 2014
Fwd: National Conference on LIS
Dear Sir/madam,
We are indeed very happy to inform you that the Central University of
Karnataka, Gulbarga is going to host and organize National Conference
on “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries: Making a Difference in
Knowledge Age” during August 12 – 13, 2014 in Gulbarga, India. The
National Conference 2014 is an National event and is expected to bring
together over 500 delegates from all over India including library
science, digital libraries, computer science, and knowledge
organization.
The theme of the conference is divided into 7 sessions such as (1)
Application of ICT in Academic Libraries, (2) Security Issues, (3)
Technologies for Sustainability, (4) Networking of Management
Libraries, (5) Knowledge Management, (6) Resources & Services, (7)
Human Resources Management.
Last Date of Final Paper Submission : 05/07/2014
Intimation of Acceptance : 08/07/2014
Authors are invited to submit abstract/full papers to the specified
e-mail: lirariancuk@gmail.com
All the papers must follow the American Psychological Association
(APA) format and should not exceed more than seven pages. Paper to be
submitted should not be previously published in other
conference/Journal. All the papers will be reviewed by the technical
committee and the corresponding author of selected paper will be
intimated through e-mail.
PROCEEDING PUBLICATION
Abstract (about 300 words and 4 to 5 keywords) of the papers will be
published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be
published in book format with ISBN no.
This conference is useful to all mainly researchers, LIS students,
faculty and Librarians. It is a great platform for all participants
across the country to share their knowledge, expertise and experience.
Therefore, I am extremely happy to invite you as a participant for the
National conference and I also request you to encourage your
colleagues to participate in the national conference.
For more details, please find the enclosed brochure for your kind
information and circulation.
website: http://cuklibrary.ac.in/ conference.html
Warm Regards and thanks
We are indeed very happy to inform you that the Central University of
Karnataka, Gulbarga is going to host and organize National Conference
on “Integrating ICT in Academic Libraries: Making a Difference in
Knowledge Age” during August 12 – 13, 2014 in Gulbarga, India. The
National Conference 2014 is an National event and is expected to bring
together over 500 delegates from all over India including library
science, digital libraries, computer science, and knowledge
organization.
The theme of the conference is divided into 7 sessions such as (1)
Application of ICT in Academic Libraries, (2) Security Issues, (3)
Technologies for Sustainability, (4) Networking of Management
Libraries, (5) Knowledge Management, (6) Resources & Services, (7)
Human Resources Management.
Last Date of Final Paper Submission : 05/07/2014
Intimation of Acceptance : 08/07/2014
Authors are invited to submit abstract/full papers to the specified
e-mail: lirariancuk@gmail.com
All the papers must follow the American Psychological Association
(APA) format and should not exceed more than seven pages. Paper to be
submitted should not be previously published in other
conference/Journal. All the papers will be reviewed by the technical
committee and the corresponding author of selected paper will be
intimated through e-mail.
PROCEEDING PUBLICATION
Abstract (about 300 words and 4 to 5 keywords) of the papers will be
published in the conference proceedings. Selected papers will be
published in book format with ISBN no.
This conference is useful to all mainly researchers, LIS students,
faculty and Librarians. It is a great platform for all participants
across the country to share their knowledge, expertise and experience.
Therefore, I am extremely happy to invite you as a participant for the
National conference and I also request you to encourage your
colleagues to participate in the national conference.
For more details, please find the enclosed brochure for your kind
information and circulation.
website: http://cuklibrary.ac.in/
Warm Regards and thanks
--
Dr. P. S. KATTIMANI
Deputy Librarian
Central University of Karnataka
2nd Floor, Karya Soudha
Gulbarga University Campus,
Gulbarga - 585 106
KARNATAKA (INDIA)
Cell No. 09483546555
(O) 08472-273643
Appointment of One Semi Professional Assistant under the project National Documentation Unit (NDU) at NCERT, Delhi
No.F. l-29/SPA(NDU)/DEE/2014-15
Department of Elementary Educatio11
National Council of Educational Research and Training
Sri Aurobi ndo Marg, New Delh i-110016
Dated: 09/06/2014
Subject: Appointment of One Semi Professional Assistant under the project National Documentation Unit (NDU) for Pre School and Elementary Education.
The Department of Elementary Education proposes to appoint One Semi Professional Assistant purely on temporary basis on a consolidated monthly remuneration as per norms of the Council under the above-mentioned project. The tenure of appointment is up to 31" March 20 15.
S. Name of the No. Qualifications Age Consolidated
No. Post & Project Post Monthly Salary
1 Semi One Essential Qualifications: 18-27 years Rs .11360/-
Professional a) Graduate in any discipline
under the project and Degree/ Diploma Library Science
'National Documentation Unit' b) Application of LIB SYS software
(NDU)
Candidates should bring original certificates and attested copies of the certificates in respect of age and educational qualifications, etc. at the time of interview.
Interested candidates may appear for the walk-in-interview on 24.06.'.201 4 (Tuesday) at I I .00 a .m. in Room No.415, 4th Floor, G.B.Pant Block, '!'JCERT, New Delhi. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the interview. Assignment is purely temporary and it will not confer on his/her any claim for regular employment in NCERT. Candidates who have already worked in the NCERT for 2 yrs. need not apply.
Prof. & Head
26th National Seminar 2014 – Call for papers
IASLIC (Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres) has scheduled its 26th National Seminar 2014 to be held at the Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Gopinath Borodoloi Nagar, Guwahati, Assam, India, PIN 781 014 during November, 25-28, 2014.
IASLIC takes it as an opportunity to express its gratefulness to the Government of India for constituting the National Knowledge Commission (NKC) envisioning that creation, development and use of multidimensional knowledge are key factors for the steadfast growth of the economy. IASLIC also feels obliged for the report of the Working Group on Libraries under NKC, entitled “Libraries – Gateway to Knowledge: A Roadmap for Revitalization” and its recommendations for fostering the development of library and information science and services in India. The report rightly indicates that ‘Libraries have a recognized social function in making knowledge publicly available to all. They serve as local centres of information and learning, and are local gateways to national and global knowledge’. As per the recommendation of the National Knowledge Commission (NKC), the National Mission on Libraries (NML), the first ever of its kind across the Globe, has been constituted as a High Level Committee for achieving the primary goals of LIS - Creating, disseminating, optimally utilizing and preserving knowledge. They are instrumental in transforming an unequal society to an egalitarian, progressive knowledge society. IASLIC has initiated a nationwide discussion and Library professionals across the country would actively participate in this discussion to find a roadmap which would help NML and the Govt of India to see the dawn of Knowledge Society in true sense. A delegation from IASLIC has given representation to the Minister of Culture, Govt of India and expressed its views to this regardt. Now IASLIC has decided to discuss and delve into “Roadmap to usher in Knowledge Society” as the main theme of its 26th National Seminar 2014 so that the outcomes of the deliberations can help formulating proper guidelines to usher in tomorrow’s Knowledge Society in India. Papers are invited in the following areas for deliberations
ROADMAP TO USHER IN KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY
1 Knowledge Society in India
i. Evolution from Information Society to Knowledge Society
ii. ‘Knows’ and ‘Know-nots’ of the Knowledge Society
iii. Determinants of Knowledge Society
iv. Harnessing Knowledge Society
v. Key factors, controllable and uncontrollable, affecting development of knowledge society
-Political, economic, social, technical etc
2 Knowledge Economy and Knowledge Audit
i. Information Industries vs Knowledge Industries
ii. Traditional and Indigenous Knowledge
iii. Identification, Location, Collection, Organization of Knowledge
-, Conservation, Documentation and Dissemination
iv. Pattern of Utilization of Knowledge
-Security and Ethical Issues
v. Role of Industries
3 Strategies of meeting knowledge challenges of 21st century
i. Developing knowledge-base and promoting knowledge capabilities
ii. Strengthening existing knowledge-base
iii. Building/restructuring of knowledge infrastructure
iv. Promoting research and knowledge creation
v. Empowering knowledge users
4 Knowledge Access to All
i. Role of ICT in availability, accessibility and use of knowledge
ii. Overcoming Digital divide
-Reaching the knowledge to the unreaches
iii. Developing tools, techniques and technologies for dissemination and diffusion of knowledge
iv. Role of RRRLF in developing Public/Rural Library
v. Knowledge Networks
-Security issues in Knowledge Society
5 National Knowledge Commission (NKC) and the Roadmap
i. Libraries serve as Gateways to national and Global Knowledge
ii. Role of government, semi-government, and non-government organizations
iii. Report of NKC Working Group on Libraries
iv. Activities of National Mission on Libraries(NML)
v. Revamping of LIS Education in India
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUP (SIG) MEETINGS
SIG 01: Social Sciences Information
Coordinator: Dr Jayati Ghosh
Theme: Libraries and Societal Development with special reference to North East India
I Library movement in North Eastern States of India;
-Status of Library Legislation in North Eastern States;
II Social Knowledge with special reference to NE India
-Features, qualities and characteristics
-Local history collections;
III Social sciences information system in North East India;
IV Creation, integration, and consolidation of knowledge for societal development
-Role of different types of Libraries in NE India
- Public Libraries in building social capital
SIG 02: Computer Application in LIS
Coordinator: Shri Abhijit Kr Bhowmick
Theme : Cloud Computing Applications in LIS
A Cloud computing in Libraries: possibilities
- Opportunities and challenges
-Internet Data Centre
- Cloud computing service providers in LIS
B Models of Cloud Computing in LIS
C Security management & Data privacy
-Security of data stored in a cloud
-Data Protection-Aware Design for Cloud Services
D Cost benefit analysis in application of Cloud computing
Important dates
Seminar: November 25-28, 2014
Paper Submission: July 31, 2014
Acceptance: August 20, 2014
Venue: Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Gopinath Borodoloi Nagar, Guwahati, Assam, India, PIN 781 014
Director Of the Seminar: Prof A R D Prasad, Head, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore and Member, National Mission on Libraries
Rapporteur General : Dr K K Kachukoshi, Former Librarian, Central Reference Library and Former Member of Working Group on Libraries, NKC
Organising Secretary: Prof N Lahkar, Professor & Head, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India PIN 781 014
General Instructions
1. Contributed papers will have to be of qualitative value for publication in peer review journals.
- A generalised presentation should be avoided.
- Full Paper with an informative abstract (positively between 300 and 400 words) within 2500 words (not more than 10 pages of A4 size paper) typed in single side, double space with Times New Roman font, 12 pt size, margin of 1.25" in left / right / top and bottom and duly signed by the author(s) should be submitted in triplicate by July 31, 2014 along with the “Author’s Declaration Format”.
- In addition, softcopy of the full paper composed in MS Word should be submitted on CD/DVD disc or as an attachment through e-mail iaslic.sem@gmail.com.
- Author should indicate the sub-theme of the paper distinctly.
- The paper should be accompanied with an amount of l000.00 (Rupees one thousand only) as paper submission fees which will be adjusted only with the Registration Fees by the Organising Secretary subject to the production of the respective original receipt of IASLIC. Payment may be made by DD in favour ofIASLIC-Seminar payable at Kolkata and sent to Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata - 700054. If the paper is not accepted, the amount will be refunded.
- Pre-seminar volume will have only abstracts of accepted papers.
- Accepted papers which are presented in the Seminar, will only be published in the Post Seminar volumewithin three months of the Seminar held.
- Pre-declaration by the author(s) should be made separately to indicate that the paper(s) has/ have not been sent elsewhere for publication/ presentation. This has to be sent by hard copy.
10. All accepted papers will be invited for presentation either in the main thematic session of the Seminar or in the SIG sessions. Presenter will be allowed maximum ten minutes for presentation including introduction and conclusion.
- There will be provision for Poster presentation. All papers accepted for poster presentation will be allocated time for display of full papers. Abstract of all papers accepted for poster presentation will be included in the pre-Seminar volume. Poster papers will not be published in the post Seminar volume.
- There will be a provision for the Best Poster Presentation Award.
- All registered participants will receive Post Seminar volume free of cost from IASLIC office. An additional amount of Rs.150/- will be charged for postage and handling for those who wish to receive the volume by post.
- First author is entitled to get ten copies of reprints of full paper.
- The decision of the Editorial Committee will be final and no correspondence regarding the acceptance of papers for presentation in the Seminar or otherwise will be entertained.
- Correspondence regarding papers should be addressed to Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Hony. General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata- 700054 or iaslic.sem@gmail.com.and for Seminar update please visit www.iaslic1955.org.in
June 01, 2014 Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi,
General Secretary
INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRES
IASLIC 26th National Seminar 2014
Author’s Declaration Format
(To be submitted in triplicate along with the paper)
- Name (s) (in case of joint author) :
- Address (all authors) :
- Ph (M) (all authors) :
- Sub-theme of the Paper :
- Facet No. :
- Title of the paper :
- Paper submission fees details : Amount Rs 1000.00, DD No. Date:
- Date of submission of three print copies and soft copy:
(Pl. send print / hard copy (three sets) for processing of your paper)
I/We do hereby declare that the paper has not been submitted elsewhere for publication/ presentation.
(AUTHOR’s SIGNATUTRE)
(AUTHOR’s NAME)
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পীযূষকান্তি পাণিগ্রাহী
Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Professor , Dept of Lib and Inf Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk@yahoo.com, panigrahipk11@gmail.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522.
General Secretary, Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres (IASLIC), P-291, CIT Scheme No 6M , Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700 054, India; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin ;
Member, Library Committee, The Asiatic Society, Kolkata.
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