Trainee at British Library, Pune

Greetings from British Library, Pune!

 

We are looking for Trainee at British Library, Pune.

Details of the same are as follows: 

 

Responsibilities

1.      Handling Circulation Counter and answering member's queries.

2.      Customer Service operations.

3.      Day to day shelving of books for an hour.

 

Desired candidate's profile

1.      Graduate in any stream.

2.      Good communication skills in English.

3.      Good interpersonal and social skills.

4.      Sound knowledge of Windows & MS Office.

 

Compensation offered: Rs 10,000 per month

The applicants must be available for work from Tuesday to Sunday (both days inclusive). 

Interested candidates can send their resume to kajari.mitra@ in.britishcounci l.org on or before 25 August 2012. The selected candidates will be called for personal interview. (Please forward this information to concerned person in your circle if it is not relevant to you).

 

Regards

Swati Salwe |Assistant Librarian|British Library| 

917/1, Fergusson College Road , Shivajinagar| Pune - 411004| India|

T: +91 20 41005300|D: +91 20 41005310| F: +91 20 41005316| 

E: swati.salwe@ in.britishcounci l.org

Creating opportunity for people worldwide www.britishcouncil.org.in 

Professional Assistant at Indian Institute of Public Administration, New Delhi

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

INDRAPRASTHA ESTATE, RING ROAD,

NEW DELHI-110002

Advertisement No. 04/2012

The Indian Institute of Public Administration, an apex National Institute for the study of Governance, engaged in high end Research, Consultancy and Training programmes for the Union and State Governments, Public Sector Enterprises and not-for Profit Organizations, invites 

applications from Indian Nationals in the prescribed form, obtainable free of charge from the 

Registrar on request accompanied by a self-addressed envelope (25cm x 10cm) duly stamped for

Rs.10/-. (The form can also be downloaded from our website www.iipa.org. in ),

(1) One post of Professional Assistant in Library
Qualification:
1. Master’s Degree in Library Science or Bachelor’s Degree in Library Science with Master’s Degree in any other subject.
2. Proficiency in Computer Application in Library Functioning.
3. Minimum 2 years experience in Library Operation.
Age: Maximum 35 years
Scale of pay: PB-II ` 9300-34800 plus GP ` 4200

Download:

• Application Form
• Details

Librarian (On Deputation basis) at Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science , Delhi

Indira Gandhi Institute of Physical Education and Sports Science 

(University of Delhi) 

B-Block, Vikaspuri, New Delhi-110018

Advertisement for the post of Librarian 

(On Deputation basis) 

Applications are invited for the appointment of Librarian in Group-A Cadre, PB-III in the Pay Scale of Rs.1500-39100 + AGP of Rs. 6000/- on Deputation Basis for a period of one year or till the post is filled-up on permanent basis which ever is earlier. 

For More Information: http://igipess.du.ac.in/

University Librarian and Deputy Librarian-2 at Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

KURUKSHETRA UNIVERSITY KURUKSHETRA

(‘A’ Grade, NAAC Accredited)
Advt. No. 1/2012

Applications for the following posts are invited on the prescribed application form obtainable alongwith prescribed qualifications and instructions from the Manager, Printing & Publications, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra on payment of Rs.500/ cash at the counter or by post by sending Demand Draft of Rs.550/ Haryana) drawn in favour of Registrar, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra. Application forms can also be downloaded from Website:

Demand Draft for the amount of application fee applicable to the relevant category in favour of Registrar, KUK.

1. Librarian-1 (Rs. 37400-67000+10000 G.P)

2. Dy.Librarian-2 (Rs. 15600-39100+8000 G.P)

Application forms complete in all respects for all the above posts should reach the office of the Deputy Registrar (Estt.T) Kurukshetra by 10.09.2012.

For General Instructions, qualifications and other details, please visit our website. www.kuk.ac.in

College Librarian at DAV College, Pudhari, District-Kaithal, Haryana

DAV MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE

Chitra Gupta Road, New Delhi-110055

Telephone-  (011) 23515953, 23625838, 23515951

Advt. No. CAP/August/2012/07

Importance of e-journals stressed: The Hindu

Change in the field of library and information science has been enormous

The e-journals resource available at several research organisations or online at several educational institutions should be made use of effectively to help improve the research activity in the country, opined a Defence Research Development Organisation scientist.

At the Andhra Loyola College at its Fr. Gordon Library organised a lecture on `e-journal and its usage’ and the keynote address delivered by DRDO Scientist T. Ashok Babu kept the students captivated. The library organised the programme in collaboration with ALC Department of Physics and in his lecture the resource person, Mr. Ashok Babu highlighted the importance of e-journals in libraries across the globe and its special importance in the DRDO. At the laboratories for scientific work, various journals and conference papers of various scientific institutes like “NASA, ISRO” are available for users and any one can make use of the available e-content from various sources, he said.

The students from physics background can better understand this and make use of them for their future studies and research, he observed. College Principal Father GAP Kshore gave welcome address and described the importance of e-content in the present education system and highlighted some user issues with regard to books and journals in the college library.

He also said that students of all subjects must convert themselves to the changing environment and benefit from the technology advancements. The librarian G. A. Prasad Rao spoke about the changes that were taking place in the information and communication technologies (ICT) and he asked all the students to make use of all the advancements in e-content development and delivery. The change in the field of library and information science was enormous, he added. Department of Physics head A. V. Ravikumar, proposed vote of thanks and Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centres meeting of south India was also organised at Andhra Loyola College.

Delegates from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala in addition to Andhra Pradesh participated.

More News at: http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/article3784600.ece

13 Things You Pay For That Your Library Has For Free

If it has been a few years or a few decades since you've ventured into your local library, you're going to be very surprised by what you find. No longer are these dusty institutions of quiet corners, musty books and stern librarians, they are home to bestsellers, coffee carts, teen rooms, community, and civic gatherings. Libraries offer computer classes, babysitting workshops, tutoring programs and literacy programs, most of which are free, or are offered at a nominal fee. Not all services mentioned in this article are available at every library, but it's worth finding out if your local library offers a similar option. (For some books that you might be interested in, check out 10 Books Worth Investing In.) TUTORIAL: Budgeting Basics

1. Read for Free

Libraries are known for books, offering fiction and non-fiction hardbacks, paperbacks, and eBooks. The eBooks can be downloaded into nearly any format to fit your computer, eReader or other device. The downloaded books will expire at the end of their loan period so no returns necessary. Overdrive is one provider of download services to libraries. Take a look to see how simple it is: http://www.overdrive.com/. 

The cost of an average hardcover book is $18.99, an average children's picture book is $12.99, an average paperback book is $6.99 and an eBook download is between 99 cents and $9.99.

2. Magazines and Newspapers for Free
Magazine titles from Reader's Digest to Vogue to Hot Rod, including back issues are available for loan. Local newspapers and the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, New York Times and others are available for reading in the library. 
The average cost of a magazine (monthly) is $5.99 and the cost of an average newspaper subscription is $60 per year.

3. Listen for Free

Music CDs from classical to rock and roll are waiting. If you need music for a children's party, wedding, anniversary or just listening while relaxing you can find it here. If you prefer your music downloadable, libraries offer MP3 downloads with a limited loan period. 

The average cost of a music CD is $10.99 

You can also check out audio books on every subject for your commute to work, for waiting on your kids at various sports practices or to listen to while you walk. The average cost of an audio book is $21.99

4. Free Periodical Searches
If you are a high school or college student, you will be required to cite sources, footnote your thesis, or find some obscure fact for a class. If you find you need an article that appeared in Time Magazine on global warming from 2004, the library will have it on a database. The only cost would be for print/copies. Here's a quick look: EBSCO Periodical Search.

5. Librarian Access 24/7

If you can't find the answers you need, libraries await your question. In Ohio, they have Know it Now, (your local libraries will have different names for this feature) which gives 24/7 access to an online research librarian. 

6. Internet and Wi-Fi

You can have free internet access and Wi-Fi, all you need is a library card. Be aware that most libraries utilize "censoring" programs for juvenile users, and parental consent may be required to use the Internet. 

The average cost of internet service is $22.00 monthly.

7. Watch Movies for Free

Libraries offer children's movies like "Sponge Bob," "The Magic School Bus" and Disney movies to informational DVDs from National Geographic and the Travel Channel, to How-To instructional videos as well as major motion pictures. 

The cost of an average movie DVD is $12.99, and $3.99 for a DVD rental.

8. Learn a Foreign Language - Free

Traveling abroad on business or vacation than check out the free foreign language learning databases. Using a service from BYKI, patrons can choose to learn over 70 languages. Their interactive learning site offers individual learning, flash cards, and words of the day.

9. Job Preparation for Free

Learning Express enables you to study for hundreds of tests including civil service, military entrance exams and preparation tests for SAT/ACT, MSAT, LSAT and dozens of others. You will find practice tests at all levels. You can practice, save your test, see your results and try again all for free.

10. Find Your Family History for Free

For family genealogists, libraries offer free access to search programs such as Ancestry.com, and HeritageQuest.com. These databases usually require you to search in the library, but occasionally some libraries will allow you to search from home after logging in with your library card number. Some libraries also have research librarians and genealogists on staff to assist with your search. 

The cost of an online genealogy membership is $25.00 (monthly).

11. Free Books for Parents

The library is a significant resource to parents. Where else could your children find a free summer program that encourages reading, allows them to take home armloads of books free and usually gives them prizes for encouragement? Throughout many summer programs, authors, wildlife experts and a myriad of others drop by bringing their special knowledge to share. (For more money saving tips, read 5 Painless Ways To Save More Money.)

12. Free Auto Repair and other Databases

For those who don't like to read for recreation, there are practical free databases in auto and truck repair provided by ARRC, reference databases such a Kelly Blue Book, Antiques Weekly and Standard & Poor. 

13. Other Free Services

Many libraries have a notary on staff (there may be a fee for notary services), offer tax forms, have dedicated internet computers to the IRS and Social Security sites, voter registration forms, test proctoring and fax services, and larger metropolitan libraries offer passport processing.

The Bottom Line

Obtaining a library card is simple. Visit the library, fill out a card application, present identification and you have instant, free access to a world of information. Check out your local library for some amazing programs and unbeatable bargains this summer.

Read more: http://www.investopedia.com/financial-edge/0611/13-Things-You-Pay-For-That-Your-Library-Has-For-Free.aspx#ixzz23mOTXj7B

Librarian II (Circulation Services) and Librarian II (Ref Services) at Prairie View A&M University, Prarie View, Texas

Salary: Starting at $41,328

Status:Full-time

Posted:08/15/12

Deadline:08/30/12

Librarian II (Circulation Services) & Librarian II (Ref Services)

Prairie View A&M University: (1) Librarian II (Head, Information Service Dept.) Primary duties include, but not limited to, administering the Information Service Department; creating and maintaining schedules for staff and student workers; creating and updating departmental policies and procedures; tabulating all department statistics; creating surveys, establishing and revising department mission and vision statements and setting departmental goals; determining research needs of patrons and providing assistance in locating resources and materials; providing supplemental research assistance to library patrons; performing collection development duties; assisting with Information Literacy program; sharing in the delivery and development of the library orientation sessions, library tours and research instruction classes; participating in the development, promotion and assessment of instructional services and programs. Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited program; three years of progressive supervisory experience; three years of reference service experience in an academic library. Second subject Master's preferred.  (2) Librarian II (Head, Access Services & Circulation): Primary duties consist of, but are not limited to, the administration and management of all access services and circulation operations; including library privileges, interlibrary loan, reserves, desk schedules, av/media, and development of circulation policies; subject liaison; collection development; and supervision of library assistants. Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA accredited program; knowledge of circulation systems, interlibrary loan, reserves, and integrated library systems in general; demonstrated communication, management, supervisory, and organizational skills; three to five years of experience in library management and three year’s experience in Endeavor/ Voyager circulation department of an academic library. Second subject Master's preferred . Prairie View A&M University is a comprehensive university and a member of the Texas A&M University System.  Given its enrollment of over 7,000, and the addition of new degree programs, the university is experiencing phenomenal growth.  The John B. Coleman Library holds over 387,000 volumes with access to several thousand electronic periodicals. The Library is a member of both local and statewide resource-sharing consortia. Application Procedure: To review these job announcements in their entirety and to apply online, please visit us at: jobs.pvamu.edu. For assistance with the online application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 936-261-1730 or jobs@pvamu.edu.

Information Specialist at Norris Medical Library, Los Angeles, California

Salary: $53,045 to $71,200

Status:Full-time

Posted:08/15/12

Deadline:11/30/12

Information Specialist

(Medical Education/Reference Librarian)  University of Southern California Requisition ID:  015109 GENERAL INFORMATION The University of Southern California Norris Medical Library seeks an innovative and energetic librarian to serve as Information Specialist and liaison to the Keck School of Medicine.  The Norris Medical Library is an academic research library serving the schools of Medicine and Pharmacy, the divisions of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy, Biokinesiology and Physical Therapy, and the master programs for Public Health and Nurse Anesthesia.  The library has a strong emphasis on providing access to a wide variety of electronic information resources, and educating faculty, students, and staff through seminars on Internet resources, presentation software, database searching, evidence-based health care, mobile devices, and bibliographic management. The library contains 178,000 volumes and receives 2,968 current electronic journals. The library staff of 36.5 FTE includes 13 librarians/professionals. For additional information, see the library’s website, www.usc.edu/nml. The Information Specialist position engages actively with the faculty and staff of the medical school to develop and evaluate curriculum-based instruction and assignments in medical information retrieval and evidence-based medicine.  The librarian must be experienced in the use of emerging technologies and will instruct faculty and students on the use of devices and software.  This position collaborates with other Information Specialists in the Education and Research Services Division of the library to provide reference and consultation services and workshop instruction to the USC Health Sciences community. RESPONSIBILITIES Oversee library’s educational program for the Keck School of Medicine including the development and evaluation of course content, support materials and assignments. Works closely with faculty to integrate relevant library instruction at all appropriate points in the curriculum. Participate in Keck School of Medicine Curriculum Committee meetings and provide faculty workshops on the use of new and emerging technologies. Provide reference and consultation services to faculty, staff and students of the Health Sciences Campus. Serve on library and campus-wide committees in support of innovation and improvement of services. Participate in scholarly, professional, and service activities that enhance education and library programs. QUALIFICATIONS Masters in Library Science or equivalent degree. Minimum 1 year of professional library experience in an academic health sciences library; Prefer 3+ years experience. Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in providing in-person or online instruction. Experience using health science information resources and conducting literature searches. Experience and facility with using current and emerging technologies. Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. Demonstrated initiative and ability to manage multiple projects. STATUS/SALARY This position is in a continuing-appointment track, the USC Libraries’ equivalent to tenure.  Rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. BENEFITS 37½ hour week; 22 days vacation; sick leave; disability plan; retirement plan (TIAA/CREF and other options); tuition assistance; medical, dental and life insurance; credit union; group auto and homeowner's insurance available. How To Apply Applications must be submitted via USC’s online faculty application website: https://jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65953 As part of the application, candidates must upload in Word or PDF a cover letter and curriculum vitae. For more information about this position, contact Daniel Grande, USC Norris Medical Library, (323) 442?1130, email dgrande@usc.edu.  USC values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply.

Librarian (Catalog) at DC Public Library, Washington, District of Columbia

Salary: Not Specified

Status:Full-time

Posted:08/15/12

Deadline:09/27/12

Librarian (Catalog)

DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA PUBLIC LIBRARY DC Public Library is going through transformation.  Many wonderful things are happening here.  If you enjoy a rewarding work environment where your hard work can truly make a difference, come join us!  All positions require excellent customer service skills, commitment to public service and the willingness to learn and embrace change.  LIBRARIAN (Catalog)  MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., MEMORIAL LIBRARY  The position serves as a Catalog Librarian, performs complex cataloging and classification for all formats. Including searching on OCLC, editing using AACR2/RDA, exporting records, editing records on catalog. Catalogs and classifies titles in all formats that are not in OCLC.  Includes determining subject content and appropriate subject headings, assigning Dewey number and cutter, adding record to OCLC and exporting record to online catalog, requiring a knowledge of the content of the collection(s), an ability to generalize and interpret subject content and requiring a thorough understanding of the scope, authority, arrangement and format of various reference tools, cataloging rules and systems of bibliographic notation and format. QUALIFICATIONS: A Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited library school and a minimum of two years’ experience in cataloging, computer skills a must and knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.  To apply or for additional details, visit our website: www.dclibrary.org

Video Content Management Specialist (Assistant Librarian)

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JOB DETAIL

Job Opening ID

73317

Working Title

Video Content Management Specialist (Assistant Librarian)

Job Title

ASST LIBRARIAN

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Univ Library

Department

Library Info Tech - DLPS

Posting Begin/End Date

8/13/2012 – 8/31/2012

Career Interest

Primary

How to Apply

Email a cover letter and CV as attachments to libhumres@umich.edu, addressed to:

Jane Havens

Head of Library Human Resources

3026 Shapiro Undergraduate Library

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1185

For further information, call 734-764-2546 between 8:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M., Monday-Friday.

Job Summary

The University Library seeks a dynamic and innovative librarian to play a supporting role in the establishment of a new campus-wide video content management system (VCM), and to aid with the migration of content from the Library's existing digital asset management system to the new system. THIS POSITION IS A TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities

The VCM Specialist will report to the manager of BlueStream within the Library's Digital Library Production Service (www.lib.umich.edu/lit/dlps/). The initial implementation and campus deployment of VCM is a collaboration between ITS and the Library, with Library activity centered in the Learning and Teaching division and DLPS. Primary responsibilities will include:

Campus VCM (50%)

* Gaining familiarity with the new VCM system, intended uses, and users.

* Working in close coordination with collaborators within the unit and across the Library, participate in the establishment of Library provided, patron oriented, services that utilize the VCM.

Other Related Activities (10%)

* Participating in the concurrent pilot effort in DLPS focused on the digital preservation of moving images by sharing relevant expertise.

BlueStream Migration (40%)

* Gaining familiarity with the existing BlueStream system, how it is used, and who depends on it.

* Assisting the manager of BlueStream in executing a plan to migrate completely away from the current system to the new VCM or other options by June 30, 2014.

* Understanding the needs of stakeholders and the impact of migration. Helping to ensure continuity of service throughout migration. Communicating with stakeholders about process and progress.

* Helping to determine logical migration destinations, and paths, for BlueStream content, taking into consideration the potential pitfalls that lead to loss of data.

Required Qualifications*

* ALA-accredited Master's degree in library or information studies or equivalent advanced degree and experience.

* Demonstrated experience with digital media formats and their use in library settings, especially video. This includes archival and access formats for streaming.

* An understanding of issues related to the preservation of digital formats is required.

* An aptitude for quickly mastering technical topics.

* Familiarity with the operation of content management and digital asset management systems.

* Strong organizational and project management skills.

* Excellent oral and written communications skills.

* Demonstrated ability to work effectively with culturally diverse faculty, students, and staff.

Desired Qualifications*

* Knowledge and experience in the management, digitization, and preservation of moving image recordings.

* Experience with video content management and digital asset management systems similar to UM's BlueStream, and Kaltura.

* Programming experience with Perl, Python, or Ruby is beneficial though not required.

Additional Information

Benefits, Rank, and Salary

It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the Assistant Librarian level; final rank and salary are dependent on experience and qualifications. Librarians receive 24 days of vacation a year, are eligible for 15 days of short-term sick leave a year with provisions for extended benefits, and are provided opportunities for professional development and travel.

Further information regarding benefits can be found atbenefits.umich.edu/b...tgroups/faculty.html.

THIS POSITION IS A TWO-YEAR TERM APPOINTMENT.

Retirement Options: TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments options available.

Application Deadline

Review of applications will begin on August 31, 2012 and continue until the position is filled.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Librarian and Deputy Librarian at Ewing Christian College, Allahabad

Librarian at Institute of Information Technology and Management, New Delhi

Head- Central Library and other Library Staff at Mangalayatan University, Aligarh

Librarian Required at Saudi Arabia

LEADING COMPANY REQUIRES BELOW PROFESSIONALS FOR SAUDI ARAMCO RECREATION PROJECTS.

ONLY MALE CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED

LIBRARIAN:

Minimum Educational Requirements: Education/Library or information Science or recognized associate degree in the related subject

Minimum Job Experience: Minimum 5 yrs exp. Must have practical experience in a recognized library using an integrated computerized library operating system and must be computer literate and be able to perform all automated online library activities including those supporting the acquisition, cataloguing, serial control and circulation functions

Job Location: Al- Khobar / Dammam (Saudi Arabia)

Salary: Best in Industry

Interested candidates can forward their updated CV with below details for short-listing

1) Total experience:

2) Current CTC:

3) Expected CTC:

4) Notice period:

5) Current Location:

6) Availability in India:

7) Passport Validity:

8) Skype ID:

Regards,

Ms. Sona Ganani

Email- arfan@alyousufent.com,  

Al-Yousuf Enterprises

215,Topiwala Mansion, 

SVP Rd, Dongri, Mumbai-9 

Note: It is the sole responsibility of the candidate to verify the validity of this Job posted by the employers/recruiters. Further, you are advised to make appropriate/thorough enquiries before acting upon any unsolicited mail that you may receive from any individual/firm/company, asking for advance payment for any service that they may claim to be offering.

Policy Hackathon on 17th and 18th August 2012 at IIM Bangalore.

Hi All,

IIM bangalore is organizing Policy Hackathon on 17th and 18th August 2012.

Everyone is invited !!

Recently, I was able to convince them to waive off the fee and make it free for everyone, especially the Open Data Community :-). They were impressed with the kind of events that data community has organized in the last one year.

Also, to mention, not only participation in the Hackathon is free but also there are cash prizes worth *Rs 1,00,000*. Also, participants will get an opportunity to attend a special workshop on how to handle NSSO dataset. It would be great if we could participate in great numbers.

Please find the relevant link mentioned below :
http://conference.ayojak.com/event/seventh-annual-international-conference-on-public-policy-and-management

Warm Regards
Sankalp Chhabra
+91-80959 31444

STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (SET) FOR LECTURESHIP, OCTOBER 2012 FOR TAMIL NADU, Notification Published

BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY

Coimbatore - 641046, Tamilnadu

STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST (SET) FOR LECTURESHIP, OCTOBER 2012

Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, India conducts State Eligibility Test (SET) to determine eligibility for lectureship for Indian Nationals in order to ensure minimum standards for the entrants in the teaching profession. The Test is conducted in Arts, Social Sciences, Science, Education and Commerce subjects.

Important Dates - State Eligiblity Test - 2012

Last date for submission of Online Application: Friday; Aug 31, 2012   Last date for receiving Filled in Application: Friday; Sep 07, 2012   Examination Date: Sunday; Oct 07, 2012

STEPS FOR SUBMISSION OF ONLINE APPLICATION FORM
i)	The candidates are required to download/print the Bank Challan Proforma from the Bharathiar University website www.b-u.ac.in/set2012 and then deposit the requisite test fee in any branch of the following banks along with the bank charges (commission) of Rs.25/-. The Candidates are required to set up page settings in the browser before taking the print out. Bank of India Indian Bank Indian Overseas Bank
ii)	Before applying Online, the candidates must possess the following : (i) Scanned passport (pp) size photograph in JPEG format Make sure it should be 206 X 240 Pixel dimension (w X h) and less than 200kb (ii) Scanned copy of Bank Challan (fee remittance receipt) in JPEG format; Make sure it should be less than 300kb.
iii)	Candidate seeking admission to the Test must apply online (i.e. through a link available on the Bharathiar Universitywebsite: www.b-u.ac.iin/set2012).
iv)	After successful submission, the candidate should take printout of online Application Form (two copies), Attendance Slip (one copy) and Admission Card (one copy) on separate A-4 size papers.
v)	SC/ST/PC/VC candidates and candidates belonging to BC/MBC must enclose the attested copy of certificate for the same.
vi)	Candidates seeking age relaxation must enclose the certificate of educational qualification/research experience entitling the candidates for age relaxation. (for details, please see item no. 4).
vii)	The Application (consisting of one copy of printout of online application form, one copy of Attendance Slip and one copy of Admission Card) along with required documents must reach The SECRETARY, SET2012, BHARATHIAR UNIVERSITY, COIMBATORE - 641046 on or before 07-09-2012.
viii)	Application received after 07-09-2012 will be rejected.
ix)	Before applying Online, candidates are advised to go through detailed notification available on Bharathiar University website (i.e. www.b-u.ac.in/set2012). Please note that Fee submitted through any other mode like Money Order, Demand Draft, IPO etc. will be summarily rejected.
x)	The envelope containing the Application Form should be superscribed “STATE ELIGIBILITY TEST 2012”.
xi)	The candidates must affix their recent identical passport size photographs, at the places indicated, on the printout of Online Application Form and must sign across the photograph after it is affixed so that a part of the signature spreads over the Application Form beyond the photograph. Besides, it should be duly attested by the Head of the University Department/Principal of the College/Class-I Gazetted Officer.
xii)	In order to avoid last minute rush, the candidates are advised to apply early enough. The University will not be responsible for network problems or any other problem of this nature in submission of online application during last days.
ENCLOSURES TO BE SENT WITH THE APPLICATION
The candidates should send the following documents with the printouts on separate A-4 size papers of their online Application Form (one copy), Attendance Slip (one copy) and Admission Card (one copy) :-
i)	Copy of Bank Challan (University Copy)
ii)	Attested copies of SC/ST/Visually Challenged/Physically Challenged/OBC certificates, in case applicable.
iii)	Certificate of educational qualification /reasearch experience, in case applicable, entitling the candidate for age relaxation, duly attested by a Gazetted Officer.

For More Information: http://www.b-u.ac.in/set2012/index.php

Semi Professional Assistant-2 and Library Attendant-1 at Swami Shraddhanand College, Delhi

Former Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) librarian selected for award

Visakhapatnam, Aug 9 (PTI) Former librarian of Visakhapatnam Steel Plant (VSP) PSN Murthy has been selected for Dr Ranganathan Kaula award for year 2011 in recognition of his service for the cause of library and information science. The award will be conferred upon Murthy by the Andhra Pradesh Minister for Infrastructure and Ports Ganta Srinivasa Rao at a function organised here on the occasion of the Librarians' Day on Sunday, said Muralidhar Rao, secretary of Society for Promotion of Public Libraries. The award comprises Rs 5000 in cash and a citation, he told reporters. The award has been given by Prof Kaula Endowment for Library and Information Science since 1980 to persons who have rendered eminent service to the cause of library science.

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In the age of electronics, Nilgiris library promotes reading through book club

UDHAGAMANDALAM: In an age of electronics where the habit of reading is facing a losing battle, the Nilgiri Library is making valiant efforts to revive it by conducting book club activities, hosting cultural events and scheduling story-telling and reading sessions for children over the last two years. The library is located in a Victorian building with striking gothic style architecture, on Commissioner's Road in Ooty.

Members of the book club meet every second Saturday to discuss the book selected for the month. This past Saturday marks the beginning of the third year of the club. "It is an interesting experience. It is not necessary to agree with popular sentiment regarding the book. You are free to agree or disagree with the reviewer or ideas and concepts of the author," said Kamala, the coordinator of the book club.

The book to be read is announced well in advance, usually three months before the discussion happens. The reviewer chooses the book to be read. This coming Saturday the book to be discussed is 'The Secret Life of Plants' by Christopher Bird and Peter Tompkins. Ravindran Govindan, who chose the title, will review the book followed by a debate on its content among club members.

Members really look forward to the Saturday meetings. In fact, one member who knew that she would be missing one such meeting sheepishly asked if it could be recorded. Another member, Dr Kousalya would like to meet every week. "These meetings are very gratifying," Kamala said. A few recently reviewed books include White Tiger by Aravind Adiga, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho and The Old Man and the Sea by Hemingway.

The 150-year-old library also conducts reading and storytelling sessions for children. A small children's corner has been identified inside the library for the purpose. "Children are very enthusiastic about the reading sessions and they participate actively," said Kamala.

A garden club has been formed by the library members to maintain the area surrounding the library building. "We want the library to be a hub of cultural activities," said Ramakrishnan Nambiar, secretary of the Nilgiris Library. About 40 saplings of indigenous trees were planted inside the campus a few days ago.

The library also organizes talks by authors, audio visual sessions, dance and music programmes to draw more members. They also plan to come out with a cinema club. Last week it screened the Oscar award winning Iranian movie, The Separation. The screening was sponsored by INTACH, the Nilgiris chapter. "We plan to screen art movies and award winning movies for our members," said Nambiar.

The cultural activities organized have attracted another 150 members to the library. Presently, the library which houses more than 40,000 books, some as old as 400 years, has 600 members.

Run by a committee, it came into existence in 1858 to cater to European readers. Among visitors to the library are many distinguished personalities including I K Gujral, former Prime Minister of India, Fatima Beevi, former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Rajam Krishnan, a renowned writer.

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