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Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Library Assistant Interview on 16th Oct at BML Munjal University Gurgaon


We are in process of hiring Library Assistant for our Library Block at BML University, Gurgaon. Please confirm your interest and share detailed resume.

Candidate must hold Bachelor degree in Library Science with atleast 3years of working experience in University library or institution with repute.

Major Responsibilities:
*Managing information services and establishing as an automated Library.
*Monitoring and developing on-going services.
*Preparing reports and statistics of all books,periodicals and journals 
*Worked on Library Automation Softwares (LIBSYS/KOHA, preference will be givne to candidate with working knowledge of softwares).
*Entry of all books, periodicals and journals in computer or on library software package & Bar-Coding.
*Developing Institutional repository cum Digital library. 
*Managing Circulation desk, Acquisition and Reference sections 
*Handling faculty and students queries.
*And other duties assigned by the librarian

Note: Candidate must be willing to work in shifts and Library will be open till 03:00AM.


We would like to invite you for interview as per schedule given below. please send us your confirmation.

Day & Date : 16th Oct 2014 
Time : 11:00AM
Venue : BML Munjal University Campus, Village Sidhrawali, Gurgaon 

Please bring updated copy of resume and a photograph.

*Landmark: Campus is on main highway Near Fortune Hotel 3km before Dharuhera on right hand side if coming from Gurgaon /next to old RAO Hotel and Opposite to Bhiwadi bypass.
(Bus service and other public transport is available from IFFCO chowk Gurgaon)

Warm Regards

Vikas Kumar 
HR-BML Munjal University

National conference on "Trends in Management of Academic Libraries in Digital Environment (TMALDEN-2014), 19-20 December, 2014 at Jain Knowledge Campus, District Fund Road, Bangalore


Dear Professionals,

With great pleasure we would like to inform you that, the Learning Resource Centre (Library), Jain University, Bangalore is organizing a Two Day National Conference on "Trends in Management of Academic Libraries in Digital Environment (TMALDEN-2014)" on 19-20 December, 2014 at Jain Knowledge Campus, District Fund Road, Behind Big Bazar, Jayanagar 9th Block, Bangalore- 560 069.

Objectives of the Conference

* To explore the trends in management of academic libraries including Web-scale discovery systems with enhancements such as discipline-scoped searching and customized widgets, community-source Library Management Systems.
* To provide a platform to discuss how it continues to drive much of the futuristic thinking within academic libraries.
* To understand user's desire for information and access to social media and networks anytime/ anywhere; acceptance and adoption of cloud- based technologies; more value placed on collaboration; challenges to the role of higher education in a world where information is ubiquitous and alternate forms of credentialing are available; new education paradigms that include on-line and hybrid learning; and a new emphasis on challenge- based and active learning.
* To promote the libraries commonly provided digital repository services, author copyright advice, digitization services, and management of research datasets, as well as metadata creation, cataloguing and digital preservation.

Sub-Themes

1. Higher Education and Libraries
2. Emerging Technologies
3. Innovative Information Services
4. Best Practices in Library and Information Services
5. Digital Libraries
6. Information and Knowledge architecture
7. Knowledge Management
8. Information Standards in Library services

Call for Paper

* Original contributions based on applications/ deployments/ research/ surveys/ practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned, are invited for conference presentation.
* The paper should not exceed 3000 words (not more than 10 pages) and should contain an abstract  100 to 200 words.
* Based on the technical committee's recommendations, selected papers will be published in the Conference Volume with ISBN Number.
* Registration of all authors is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. 
* Authors are requested to submit the full- text of their papers on or before 30th Nov 2014.
* The deadline for registering for the Conference is 15th Dec 2014
* All papers should be submitted through the email: tmalden2014@gmail.com for peer review.

Who may participate?

* Library and Information professionals from academia
* Special and Public Libraries
* Research Scholars
* IT Professionals and E-Learning communities
* Corporate participants
* Publishers and Authors
* Knowledge workers and Policy makers
* Teaching professionals and students
* Information providers and vendors
* Conservators

Registration Fee:

* LIS Professionals and others- Without Accommodation - Rs. 1000/- 
* LIS Professionals and others- with Accommodation- Rs. 2000/-
* Research Scholars & Students (Full Time) - Without Accommodation- Rs. 500/-
* Research Scholars and Students (Full Time) - With Accommodation- Rs. 1500/-

* Registration fee includes Conference Volume, Kit, Lunch and Coffee/ Tea/ Snacks.

* Registration fees should be paid by way of Demand Draft in favor of "Jain University? payable at 
Bangalore, Karnataka, India.

For more details, please visit the website-http://www.jainuniversity.ac.in/PDF/2014-15/TMALDEN-2014.pdf 

With Warm Regards,

Meeramani N
Organizing Secretary (TMALDEN-2014)
Librarian
Jain University
44/4, District Fund Road,
Behind Big Bazar
Jayanagar 9th Block
Bangalore- 560 069.
Ph: 080 43430920
Mob: 9845500343

Librarian @ DPS KHANPARA, MEGHALAYA


Librarian Vacancy at Delhi Public School, Bhagalpur, Bihar

Library Assistant Vacancy at St. Luke College of Education, Rohtak

Assistant Librarian Vacancy at AMITY International Scholl, AIS Vasundhara, Sec-6, Ghaziabad (DELHI-NCR)

Monday, October 13, 2014

SPA @ INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH, Delhi

INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC GROWTH 
University OF Delhi Enclave, Delhi – 110007 

NOTIFICATION


Applications are invited for the posts of Junior Assistants (four), Semi-Professional (one) and Overseer-cum-Caretaker (one) at the Institute of Economic Growth as per details given below: 

Semi-Professional Assistant (against leave vacancy upto 14.1.2015)
Scale of Pay of Rs. PB:1 Rs.5200-20200 GP.2800

Essential Qualifications: 
(i) Graduate with minimum 50% marks Or Masters with minimum 50% marks. 
(ii) B.Lib.Sc./ B.LI.Sc with minimum 50% marks from a recognized university. 
(iii) Six months course in Computer Applications. 

Desirable Qualifications: 
Social Sciences background, with work experience of computerization, Library software, 
digitization, E-resources, E-databases etc. 
Age: 32 years on the date of publishing the advertisement. Other things being equal, 
SC/ST/OBC candidates will be preferred. Age relaxation as per Government of India norms for SC/ST/OBC candidates. 

Vacancy of Librarian and Library Information Assistant in Railway Recruitment Boards

Government of India, Ministry of Railways, Railway Recruitment Boards (RRBs) issued Centralized Employment Notification for recruitment of various Ministerial, Isolated Categories and Teachers Posts. Eligible Indian National Candidates Apply on the prescribed online application format reach to any one of the RRBs on or before 10th November 2014.

CENTRALISED EMPLOYMENT NOTICE NO. 03/2014

Category No.
Name of Post
No of Posts
Age limit (as on 01/01/2015)
Pay Band + Grade Pay





6.
Librarian
02
18-30 Years
Rs.5200-20200 + GP Rs.2400/-
7.
Library Information Assistant
04
18-33 Years
Rs.9300-34800 + GP Rs.4200/-

Age Relaxation: 05 Years for SC/ST; 03 Years for OBC; 10 Years for PWD (13 Years for OBC, 15 Years for SC/ST). 03 Years for Ex-Serviceman; 05 Years for State of Jammu & Kashmir Residents during the period from 01/01/1980 to 31/12/1989.

Educational Qualifications:

Librarian -> Matriculation plus Certificate for Library Training from recognized institution.

Library Information Assistant -> Degree from a recognised University or equivalent. Degree in Library Science (B.Lib.) from a recognized University or equivalent.

Selection Process: Single Stage Written Examination followed by Skill Test / Interview and Documents Verification. Written Examination will be held on the same day by all participating RRBs.


For posts of Librarian / Library Information Asstt., Staff & Welfare Inspector, Asstt Catering Manager/ Catering Supervisor Gr-lll/Asstt Canteen Manager, Horticulture Inspector/ Horticulture Supervisor/Field Man(Horticulture), Publicity Inspector, Sr Publicity Inspector, Catering Inspector, Photographer, Head Cook/Commercial Cook, Finger Print Examiner, Lab Assistant III -> 18/01/2015 (Sunday) 


Examination Fee: A non-Refundable fee of Rs.100/- for all categories. The Fee should be paid in the form of a crossed Demand Draft (drawn at the main branch ofany of the Nationalized Banks), valid for a period of three months or in the form of Crossed Indian Postal Order drawn in favour of 'ASSISTANT SECRETARY OR SECRETARY OR MEMBER SECRETARY OR CHAIRMAN OF RAILWAY RECRUITMENT BOARD," of concerned RRB. No fee for SC/ST/Ex-Servicemen/PWD/Women/Minorities and Economically Backward Classes having annual family income less than Rs.50,000/- Candidates.

How To Apply: Candidates can apply for a particular post to any one of RRB only. The application (prescribed format) complete in all respect, can be sent by ORDINARY POST to the Railway Recruitment Board concerned upto 10/11/2014 (till 17.30 Hrs). For candidates residing in Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Lahoul & Spiti districts and Pangi sub-division of Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and Lakshwadeep islands and for candidates residing abroad, the closing date for receipt of applications by ORDINARY POST will be 25.11.2014 upto 17.30 hours. The envelope containing the application duly filled should be clearly super-scribed "Application for the Post of____CEN NO.____Category No.____ & Community(SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-SM)" and should be sent to the respective RRBs through Ordinary Post.

Detailed Notification >>



Librarian Vacancy at PRESIDIUM School, Plot no-18, Sector-22, Dwarka, New Delhi

Saturday, October 11, 2014

Semi Professional Assistant at Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi (North Campus), Delhi

Dear Library Professional Friends,

Kindly find herewith a link to the vacancy of Semi Professional Assistant at Institute of Economic Growth, University of Delhi (North Campus), Delhi - 110 007.

Last date to receive the application is 10th November, 2014.

You may find more information on the link "iegindia.org"

Advertisement%20%28IEG%29.pdf

Application%20Form%20%28IEG%29.pdf

SATKAL Awards 2014: Call for Nominations

Nominations are invited for Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for
Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) Awards for the year 2014. These
Awards are given each year to individuals for their contribution to the
Library and Information profession for advancement of librarianship. The
closing date for receiving nominations is *17 November 2014*.

Kindly send your nominations for the following awards:

     *National Librarian Award*

    *Woman Librarian Award*

     *Young Librarian Award*

      *School Librarian Award*

*Eligibility*: Library and Information Science professionals working in
India or abroad are eligible to apply. At least 20 years experience in case
of National Librarian Award and Women Librarian Award, and 10 years
experience in for Young Librarian Award and School Librarian Award is
necessary. *For Young Librarian Award, professionals must be below 45 years.*

Self nominations will not be considered, and a person can nominate only
one person for each category.

Written nominations must include: Name of the nominee, job title,
organization, mailing address, phone no., email address, award category, a
detailed profile highlighting the educational qualifications & professional
experience, significant contribution made in the field of library and
information science/services, publications, a paragraph (one page)
justifying nomination for the award.  Besides a soft copy, send two hard
copies of the nomination on or before *17 November 2014* to:

*Dr. Jagtar Singh, President SATKAL*

*Department of Library and Information Science*

*Punjabi University, Patiala 147 002 Punjab INDIA.*

*Phone: 0175-3046179 (Office)*

*Email: jagtardeep@gmail.com <jagtardeep@gmail.com>*

Kindly write Application for SATKAL AWARD 2014 on the top of the envelope
and enclose a signed copy of the profile.

Regards

Khushpreet

--

Dr. Khushpreet Singh Brar
Secretary
Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship
(SATKAL)<http://www.satkal.org>

and
Assistant Professor
Department of Library and Information Science
Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University,
Fatehgarh Sahib (Punjab)
E-mail: khushpreet.singh@gmail.com
Mobile: +919815303000

Friday, October 10, 2014

Application are invited for the position of Scientific Office 'C' (Library) at IMSc, Chennai



THE INSTITUTE OF MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
(An Autonomous Institution, under Dept. of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India)
4th Cross Road, CIT CAMPUS, THARAMANI, CHENNAI 600 113.

October 1, 2014
************************

The Institute of Mathematical Sciences is a National Institution of higher learning
which promotes high quality fundamental research in frontier disciplines of Theoretical
Physics, Mathematics, Theoretical Computer Science & Computational Biology. The
Research Scholars of the Institute pursue for their Ph.D degree in the above subjects. It is
an autonomous Institute funded by the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of
India and Government of Tamil Nadu. The Institute follows the Central Government
pattern of service conditions for its employees.

The Institute Library has a collection of over 70,600 cataloged volumes (books and backvolumes), more than 3500+ online journals, and a host of electronic resources accessible.IMSc invites applications from the eligible citizens of India for filling up of one vacant unreserved post of Scientific Officer “C” [Library] by direct recruitment on regular basis.

Essential Educational Qualifications :
Bachelor's Degree with first class followed by Masters Degree in Library and Information Science [M. Lib. Inf. Science] with First Class.

Essential Experience:
The candidate must have a minimum of 4 years of Post qualification experience in a responsible capacity in a University Library / large Library of Academic (or) Research Institute.

Desirable:
Working knowledge in a) Library Automation, Digitisation and networking, b) Acquisition and management of e-resources, c) Management of library operations and d) Experience in working with Library automation and management software.

Pay Band:
Rs. 15600-39100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 5400/- plus allowances as applicable to Central Government employees stationed at Chennai. Higher starting band pay can be considered in deserving cases.


Age:
Maximum 35 years as on 31.10.2014which can be relaxed as per Central Government rules and as applicable to SC/ST/OBC/PWD category /Ex-serviceman candidates as per Government of India Rules..



How to Apply:

a)Applications will be accepted strictly in the format enclosed  herewith.(http://www.imsc.res.in/~office/jobs/SOCformat.pdf
b)One recent colour passport size self-attested photograph should be affixed on the place given in the application form and two additional photographs (without attestation) should be enclosed along with the application form.
c)No application Fee need to be paid by the candidates 
d)The envelope containing the application should be superscribed as “Applicationfor the post of Scientific Officer `C' [Library] and Advertisement No.9-R-IMSc-2014”.
e)The application form complete in all respects along with the attested copies of relevant certificates in support of educational qualification/s, age and experience etc, must reach in a sealed envelope to the“Registrar”at the address given below on or before October 31, 2014. In any case IMSc will not be responsible for any postal delay.

REGISTRAR
Institute of Mathematical Sciences
(An Autonomous Institution under
Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India)
4th Cross Road, C.I.T. Campus
Tharamani, CHENNAI 600 113.
Tamil Nadu

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Librarian Vacancy at M and M Public School, Sangrur, Punjab

Librarian @ G D Goenka Public School, Sarita Vihar, NEW DELHI

Source: Times of India, 8th October 2014

Smarter Circulation Desks with Smart Phones - NGL 3.0.4 R3 U1 Released


Respected Patron:

NGL takes your library from digital age to SmartPhone age. NGL Introduces two new smartphone applications to accelerate your circulation transactions. Deliver maximum user satisfaction with no additional costs or infrastructure. Welcome to NGL Version 3.0.4 R3 U1.

What's new in this version ?
-----------------------------

Makeshift Circulation Desk (MSCD)
---------------------------------

- Add new circulation counters with no extra cost on infrastructure: You can use your existing smartphone/tablet to perform check in & check out transactions thus creating temporary circulation desks
- MSCD helps you to reduces user traffic at circulation desk during peak circulation hours
- Password and IP authentication available to facilitate secured transactions
- Circulation statistics reports are added in NGL Desktop to get peak hour/day/month timings
- Works with any SmartPhone (Android, IPhone, Blackberry, Windows)

Self Check-Ins & Check-Outs
---------------------------
- Users can Check-out and Check-in their books using their SmartPhones. Every user’s Smartphone becomes his/her own circulation desk
- Application does not compromise on Security: Transactions can be executed only inside the library premises. Works in perfect integration with NGL Counter
- Librarian can disable/enable Self Check-Outs and Check-Ins on a single click from the librarian interface
- QR Code based advertising material to help users open the application using their SmartPhone cameras
- Works with any SmartPhone (Android, IPhone, Blackberry, Windows)

As part of our promise to the NGL community all the above updates are open source and free to use. NGL Team’s primary objective is to deliver state-of-the-art services to your users.

How to upgrade or install NGL?
------------------------------

Anxious to help you
-------------------
For more help & guidance on upgradation & Installation of NGL v3.0.4 R3 U1, you can reach us at
Telephone: +91 741 678 3719,+91 741 678 2119, +91 402 771 9161,+91 402 771 9162
Yahoo Messenger: ngl.oss1@yahoo.com
Skype Id for voice chat: newgenlib.oss

Looking forward to serve you.

NGL Open Source Support Team,
(Service Before Self)
--
Verus Solutions, India.
Web: www.verussolutions.biz

Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Assistant Professor [Library & Info Sc.] vacancy at Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

UGC sponsored National Seminar-St.Stephen's College, Uzhavoor-Parallel session-Media Librarianship


Dear Colleagues
It gives great pleasure to inform you that Department of Oriental
Languages, St. Stephen's College Uzhavoor, in collaboration with Indian
Institute of Mass Communication and Kerala College Librarians Association
is organizing a UGC Sponsored National Seminar on "Mass Communication -
Challenges, Trends and Future" on November 12th and 13th, 2014.The UGC
sponsored national seminar will explore the confluence of journalism, new
media, and technology in mass communications and the impact of convergence
technologies on the individual and society.A parallel session on "Media
Librarianship" is proposed as part of the seminar.I invite you all to
attend the seminar and sent your papers.*Accepted papers will be published
as proceedings with ISBN 978-930000-2-1. Selected papers will be published
as a book with ISBN 978-81-930000-3-8.*

Parallel Session
Media Libraries: The proposed themes are:
The Changing Face of Media Librarianship
Moving Image Archiving
Media libraries in the 21st century
Managing intranets
picture libraries and librarianship
Cataloguing television programmes
Managing online subscriptions
legal issues for news databases and archives
swimming upstream in a media library.

For more details ,Visit the link


Regards
Jasimudeen S
Librarian
St.stephen's College
Uzhavoor
9895786534
www.jasim.in

Monday, October 6, 2014

Library Assistant@ BML Munjal University, GURGAON


Applications are invited for the one post of ‘Library Assistant’ at Knowledge Resource Centre of BML Munjal University, Gurgaon. The university has been running in its very first academic session and is a comprehensive university with multiple faculties.
 
Post – Library Assistant (One)
 
Job Description: Assisting in acquisition/subscription/renewal of documents, handling circulation counter, reader assistance, use of library management software, preferably KOHA (open source software), information searching, classification & cataloguing, etc. and work in shifts.
 
Essential Qualification: Candidate must possess Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc) from any recognized institute/university.
 
Experience: Applicant should have 2-3 years of experience in any active library with working knowledge of computer applications in the library, experience in handling KOHA is desirable.
 
Location – University Campus, i.e. BML Munjal University, 67th KM Stone, NH-8, Gurgaon – 123 413, Haryana
 
Salary - Negotiable
 
Interested candidates may apply within 7 days by sending their detailed resume at library@bml.edu.in
 
 
With best regards,
 
Suresh K Chauhan

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Festschrift volume in honour of Shri L M P Singh, Former University Librarian, BHU

Dear Sir/Madam,
I am pleased to bring to your kind notice that it has been decided to bring
out a * Festschrift volume* in honour of *Shri L M P Singh, Former
University Librarian, BHU* for his immense contribution to the field of
Library & Information Science and the Library prrofesssion.

I would request you to kindly contribute an article for the said volume.
Please go through the attachment for more details.

Prof H N Prasad
Department of Library & Information Science
Banaras Hindu University
Varanasi - 221 005
hnprasad.bhu@gmail.con

Librarian vacancy at AIIMS, Raipur

Source : Times of India, Delhi ed,
dated.  4th October 2014
Www.aiimsraipur.edu.in

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Advertisement for various Library Posts in National Digital Library of India@IIT Kharagpur

Dear Sir,

I am to request you to publish the following job details in your job blog web site ( Librarysoup),  so that library science professional members may become aware of the below mentioned posts as well as they may apply.

Project Title: Development of National Digital Library (NDL) of India - Towards Building a National Asset

1) Chief Technical Officer: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2758
2) Junior Project Officer (Library) : http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2759
3) Project Officer (IT) : http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2760
4) Project Officer (Library): http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2761
5) Senior Project Officer (IT): http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2762
6) Technical Officer : http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job_details.php?serial=2763

Project Main page link: http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/topfiles/sric_job.php
IIT Kharagpur : http://www.iitkgp.ac.in/

Thanking you

Regards

Samrat Guha Roy
Sr. Lib. Info. Asst
Console Room
Central Library IIT Kharagpur
West bengal, India

Wednesday, October 1, 2014