Friday 28 August 2015

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Refresher Course at University of Madras

 Refresher Course
Department of Library & Information Science
University of Madras
 
The Department of Library & Information Science, University of Madras under the UGC- HRDC (formerly Academic Staff College), University of Madras is coordinating a Special Refresher Course - ‘Special Winter School on Library & Information Sciences’ from 12.11.2015 to 02.12.2015. Interested Candidates are requested to apply.
Applications for this Special Refresher Course shall be obtained from the under mentioned website.

Thursday 27 August 2015

Librarian at AIGS, Bangalore

Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS) is located at Acharya Institutes, Soldevanahalli, Bangalore. The College is conducting both UG and PG programmes in 21 subjects. There are about 1,800 students, both from India and abroad, pursuing their studies.
The College has got a newly built Library and Information Centre fitted with modern furniture and equipment. As on today, the Library holds about 10,000 Books and NewGenLib software is in use.
The College is in the process of recruiting a Librarian to manage the Library and Information Centre on urgent basis. Details of requirement are given below:
Position
Librarian
Qualification
MLIS (First Class – Regular)
Experience
4 to 5 years in a reputed institution
Skills
Thorough knowledge of IT skills and use of Library Application Software
Language
Thorough command over English language
Salary
Around Rs.22,000/- per month
Joining period
Immediately after receiving offer letter
 
Interested candidates may send their CVs to the Chief Librarian on or before 27th August 2015.
 
Dr. K Ramakrishna Reddy
Chief Librarian
Acharya Institute of Technology
Acharya Institutes
Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road
Hesaraghatta Main Road
Soldevanahalli, Bangalore - 560 090
Phone: 080-28396011 /28376431
Mobile: 9739038652
Residence: 080-23461829
E-Mail:
ramakrishnareddy@acharya.ac.in
          
krred@yahoo.com
          
drkrreddy1655@gmail.com
http://www.acharya.ac.in

Vacancies at BHU, Varanasi


BHU, Varanasi

The university invited applications for the following posts:
Deputy Librarian
No. of post: 01
Essential Qualification: (i). A Master’s Degree in library science/information science/documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record. (ii). Five years’ experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian. (iii). Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library.
Desirable Qualification: A M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/Information science /Documentation/Archives and manuscript-keeping/computerization of library.
Pay Scale: PB-3 15600-39100 AGP Rs. 8000

Assistant Librarian
No. of post: 02 (1-OBC, 1-ST)
Essential Qualification: (i) A Master‟s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. (ii). Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph. D. degree in accordance with the “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Librarian / College Librarian. Note-(1) Exemption of 5% from 55% to 50% of the marks, at the Masters Degree level will be allowed to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories. (2) Exemption from NET/SLET will be governed by the UGC guidelines received from time to time.

Library Attendant
No. of post: 10 (8-Gen, 2-SC)
Essential Qualification: High School Pass.,
Desirable Qualification: 10+2 with Diploma in Library Science.

Last Date of Applications: 05.09.2015.
For more details kindly refer the attached notification.
Advt_01-2015-16__Non-teaching_positions_for_website.pdf
http://internet.bhu.ac.in/racbhu/advertisements/aug2015/Advt_01-201...

Vacancies at AIIMS, Raipur

 AIIMS, Raipur, Chhattisgarh


Application are invited for the following posts:

 No. of Post: Librarian Selection Grade ( Group A) : 1
Librarian Grade I  ( Group B) : 2
Pay Scales: Scale of pay:
Librarian Selection Grade ( Group A) : Scale of pay: Rs15600-39100 + Grade
Pay Rs6600/-
Librarian Grade I  ( Group B) : Scale of pay: Rs9300-34800 + Grade Pay
Rs4600/-

For more details
http://www.aiimsraipur.edu.in/Downloads/GROUP%20A%20&%20B%20-%20Deputation%20%2002012015.pdf

Tuesday 25 August 2015

DELNET Workshop at Vignan University


DELNET will be conducting a One-Day Workshop on “DELNET: Resources, Services, Facilities and Dspace: an Open Source Software for Building Digital Library, Institutional Repository” in collaboration with the Vignan’s University, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the following venue:

                                       Vignan’s University (VFSTR University)
                                Vadlamudi
                                Guntur Dist.-522213
                                Andhra Pradesh
                                        Web: www.vignanuniversity.org                  
                                
We would very much appreciate if you would kindly depute the Librarian, other library professionals from your library and officials of the Institution to attend this programme. The participation fee is Rs. 250/- per participant for Member-Institutions. The participation fee per participant from Non-Member Institutions is Rs. 350/-. The payment should be made either through a demand draft in favour of “DELNET” payable at New Delhi or by cash on the spot. TA/DA will not be provided by DELNET for this purpose. The detailed brochure is available at www.delnet.nic.in under Latest Programmes.

Participants are requested to report at 8:30 A.M. on Saturday, September 12, 2015 at the Vignan’s University, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh. Programme will be over by 5:00 p.m. on the same day. Please confirm your participation in the programme by sending an email to Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET at sangskaul2003@yahoo.co.in, sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in as early as possible or at mobile: 09810329992 Tel no. 011-26742222, 26741266. and to Dr. S.S. Murthy, Consultant, Coordination Unit, Hyderabad Mob. No.09849118216 Tel no. 040-27812033, 27812409, Email: delnethyd@yahoo.in You may also contact Workshop Coordinator: Ms. A. Rajani Kumari, Librarian, Vignan’s University, Guntur Dist., Andhra Pradesh Tel: 91-863-2344700/701, Mob: 09848599529 Email: rajanivu96@gmail.com Outstation members interested in getting help in booking accommodation should contact the workshop coordinator. Charges for accommodation will be extra.

Monday 24 August 2015

Refresher Course at University of Calicut

Refresher Course at University of Calicut

The UGC-Human Resource Development Centre (Erstwhile Academic Staff College), University of Calicut is conducting a three-week Refresher Course in Library and Information Science from 16th September to 06th October 2015. Applications, duly approved by the Principal/Head of the College/Department concerned, are invited on the prescribed form from eligible and interested candidates. The applications should reach the Director, UGC Human Resource Development Centre, University of Calicut on or before 04th September 2015. TA and DA will be given to the participants as per UGC rules.

We request you to publicise this course among the professional colleagues of your University/College/Department/Library. For more details and application form, visit the Calicut University HRDC website at <http://www.ugcasccalicut.info/>. HRDC Phone Number: 0494-2407351.

Sunday 23 August 2015

National Conference

Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, TISS and Bombay Science Librarians
Association (BOSLA) are organising a National Conference "Future
Librarianship:Innovations for Excellence" (NCFL 2015) during 11th-12th
December 2015.

The conference will have invited theme based addresses by experts, paper
presentations by authors and panel discussions by eminent practitioners
in LIS discipline.

Please visit the website http://bosla2013.wix.com/bosla
 National Workshop on 
Emerging Trends in Information Technology in University Management
25-27 August  2015
Organized by 

 NIT Silchar in collaboration with Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi

For more details please visit the website: http://www.nits.ac.in/ & http://aiuworkshop.blogspot.in/.

Thursday 20 August 2015

Refresher Courses



Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
Refresher Courses

UGC-HRDC of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore offering Refresher Courses in Library and Information Science from 29/9/2015 to 19/10/2015. Interested candidates can apply through
http://hrdcdavv.ddns.net/.

IASLIC 2015

IASLIC 2015
 
IASLIC 30th All India Conference 2015
 
Theme
Library Legislation and Community Information Services
  
Special Interest Group Discussion
SIG01 : Social Sciences Information
Library and Research
 
SIG02 : Computer Applications in LIS
Library Security Technology
 
Organised by
Department of Library & Information Science & Gujarat University Library
Gujarat University
   
Venue
Department of Library & Information Science
Located at Gujarat University Library
Gujarat University,  Navranagpura,
Ahmedabad – 380 009, Gujarat, India
 
Organising Secretary
 Smt. Geeta Girish Gadhavi
 Department of Library & Information Science
Gujarat University Navranagpura, Ahmedabad
Contact: +9179 2630 1363 (m) 98257 85008
geetagadhavi@gmail.com 
 
Date
December 28-31, 2015
For further details, please contact: Prof Pijushkanti Panigrahi, General Secretary, IASLIC, P 291 CIT Scheme 6M, Kankurgachhi, Kolkata - 700054 iaslic.sem@gmail.com
30th All India Conference, 2015 - Call for Papers
The 30th All India Conference of IASLIC is schedule to be held at the Department of Library and Information Science, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, during December 28 -31, 2015.  Papers are invited on the following areas of the main theme of the conference and the themes of SIG Meetings for deliberations during the conference.
 
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

Training Programme on ICT at INFLIBNET

  INFLIBNET Centre

The INFLIBNET Centre is organizing “*Advanced Training Programme on ICT
Applications for Libraries
<http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/dspace_feb.pdf>**”* at Gandhinagar
from 7th – 27th September, 2015 for LIS, IT professionals and others with
similar responsibilities.

This training programme is intended to equip participants with advanced ICT
skill developments.  In fact, Library and Information Services (LIS) are
being transformed by technological developments leading to creation of new
opportunities and challenges for traditional libraries. Therefore, the
Centre has taken new initiatives for designing advance level course having
all aspects of ICT on one single course with more practical oriented
sessions.  Interested LIS professionals are requested to register your
participation on or before *3rd September, 2015.*



The payment should be drawn   in favour of ‘INFLIBNET Centre’ payable at
Gandhinagar through Demand Draft.  Maximum 25 candidates will be selected
for the training programme on first-come-first-serve basis.  No TA/DA will
be paid to the participants. Please find herewith attached training
programme brochure and registration form.

For brochure: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/ICT_Brochure_2015.pdf

For registration form:
http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/forthcoming/Registration%20Form_ICT_2015.pdf

Trainee at NLUO

The National Law University Odisha (NLUO)

The National Law University Odisha (NLUO) invites applications for the
position of "Library trainee" for its campus situated at Cuttack, Odisha.

Minimum Qualification: MLISc with knowledge of IT and good communication
skill.

Stipend: Rs. 16,000/- per month.

Training period: One year. The selected candidate will have to work in
shifts.

Age limit: 26 years

For more details please visit http://www.nluo.ac.in/.

Saturday 15 August 2015

Vacancies at BHU, Varanasi


BHU- Varanasi

Deputy Librarian
No. of post: 01
Essential Qualification: (i). A Master’s Degree in library science/information science/documentation with at least 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade of B in the UGC seven point scale and a consistently good academic record. (ii). Five years’ experience as an Assistant University Librarian/College Librarian. (iii). Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, computerization of library.
Desirable Qualification: A M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/Information science /Documentation/Archives and manuscript-keeping/computerization of library.
Pay Scale: PB-3 15600-39100 AGP Rs. 8000

Assistant Librarian
No. of post: 02 (1-OBC, 1-ST)
Essential Qualification: (i) A Master‟s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) and a consistently good academic record with knowledge of computerization of library. (ii). Qualifying in the national level test conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. iii. However, candidates, who are, or have been awarded Ph. D. degree in accordance with the “University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of Ph.D. Degree), Regulations 2009, shall be exempted from the requirement of the minimum eligibility condition of NET/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of University Assistant Librarian / College Librarian. Note-(1) Exemption of 5% from 55% to 50% of the marks, at the Masters Degree level will be allowed to the candidates belonging to SC/ST/Physically Handicapped (PH) categories. (2) Exemption from NET/SLET will be governed by the UGC guidelines received from time to time.

Library Attendant
No. of post: 10 (8-Gen, 2-SC)
Essential Qualification: High School Pass.,
Desirable Qualification: 10+2 with Diploma in Library Science.

Last Date of Applications: 05.09.2015.
For more details kindly refer the attached notification.
Advt_01-2015-16__Non-teaching_positions_for_website.pdf
http://internet.bhu.ac.in/racbhu/advertisements/aug2015/Advt_01-201...

Thursday 13 August 2015

How to create Root in Ubuntu

How to Create Root in Ubuntu


Open the terminal
command : sudo passwd root

[sudo] password for koha: (here enter koha user password. koha is your login user in ubuntu)
enter new UNIX password:(here enter new password for root)
repeat new UNIX password:(here retype same password for root)

passwd: password updated successfully ,

Now root is enabled. now we can access root login option.




Vacancy at IIM Ahmadabad

IIM Ahmadabad

Post:  Library Professional Assistant
No of post: 05
Pay: 35000/- p m fixed for three years after three years Pay 9300-34800 GP 4200
Age: Below 35 yrs
Last date of application: 31-08-2015
Mode of application: Online
More details see: http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/users/webrequest/files/6Professional%20A...
http://www.iimahd.ernet.in/institute/working-for-us/current-opening...

Workshop at Osmania University


One Day National Seminar cum Workshop 

on

 Effective Presentation Skills

 

organised by

 INMAS, DRDO, Delhi in association 

with University College of Engineering, Osmania University, Hyderabad, 

on 7 September 2015 at Osmania University, Hyderabad.


Public Speaking and Presentation Skills are extremely necessary to succeed in today’s environment. Be it for a student, researcher, scientist or a person working in the industry; presentation skills are most necessary. Presentation skill is one of the most important soft skill that employers today demand. For leading a successful  life & carrier, it is suggested to attend this one day 100% interactive course.

Saturday 8 August 2015

Trainees at Central University of Kerala

Library of Central University of Kerala

Library of Central University of Kerala requires Trainees for its campus
libraries

*Minimum Qualification:* MLISc and Computer Knowledge
*Monthly Stipend :*  ₹.10000
*Tenure :* One Year
*Walk in Interview and Practical Test on:* 20th August 2015
*Time and Venue : *10 AM, Central University of Kerala, Tejaswini Hills
Campus, Periye, Kasaragod

The candidates should bring all testimonials, original certificates and
mark sheets from matriculation onwards along with a photocopy of each.

*More Details:*
http://cukerala.ac.in/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=916:press-release-walkin-interview-and-practical-test-for-library-trainee&catid=106:project-and-adhoc-vacancy&Itemid=593&lang=en

Workshop at Bharthidasan University


Two day workshop 
on “Information and Knowledge Analytics” 
 organized by the Department of Library and Information Science
Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli - 620024, Tamilnadu 
 on 12-13, August 2015.

Seminar at University of Mysore



ONE DAY SEMINAR ON KNOWLEDGE ORGANIZATION

As Part of the Mysore University Centenary Celebrations,  the Mysore
University Library, & Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library
Science,(SRELS), Rajajinagar, Bangalore - are organizing a ONE DAY SEMINAR
on Knowledge Organization on the 14th of August, 2015 to pay tribute to
the  architect of Indian Librarianship Prof. S. R. Ranganathan on his 123rd
birth anniversary at the Library Conference Hall (Manasa Media Centre ).
The program starts at 10.00 A.M. and gets over by 4.00 P.M.
Experts from the field of Library and Information Science and Philosophy
will deliver lectures. All those who are interested in participating may
kindly register by sending a mail to the mail ID given below.
The entries are limited to 100 participants only. Participation is free and
is on First Come First Served (FCFS) basis. After the seminar, participants
can collect the certificates at the valedictory.

RSVP: Dr. C. P. Ramshesh, University Librarian (M) 9731343004
Registration Mail ID: srranganathan123@gmail.com


Dr.Khaiser Nikam
Professor
Department of Studies in Library and Information Science
University of Mysore, Mysore
Email - khaiser.nikam6@gmail.com
(M) 9845328672

Seminar at SIT



Sethu Institute of Technology Central Library organizing One Day Seminar on
Open Educational Resources (OER) and E- Resource, during 26th&nbsp;&nbsp;
 August 2015 (Wednesday).Seminar Topic


Open Educational Resources(OER), Life long learning system,NPTEL
     Resources ,E .learning practice Open Online Education.

Venue: EEE Seminar Hall ,Sethu Institute of Technology,Kariapatti.TN&nbsp;Target Participants

Teaching Faculty, Librarians, Student Community for all.&nbsp;


Registration Details

Registration from the
participants are to be sent in the prescribed format duly signed along with the
registration fee in the form of a DD drawn in favour of "The Principal, Sethu Institute of Technology
payable at Kariapatti " ,Tamil
Nadu. On or before 21-08-2015.

Accommodation:

Participants request to make their own arrangements for accommodation. Good lodging facilities are available in Madurai.

Registration fee:

Faculty /Students/Professionals: Rs.150

Last Date for Registration:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;21.08.2015

How To Reach

1. From Madurai railway station to Kariapatti via Pulloor Route: 76 series.

2. From
Mattuthavani Bus Stand: All the buses plying to Aruppukottai, will pass via Pulloor.

Address for Communication

P.Ilangumaran

Co-Coordinator

Sethu Institute Of Technology

Kariapatti -626 115. Virudhunagar
Dt. Tamil Nadu, India

04566 - 308001 (Ext - 244),&nbsp;
E-Mail : librarian@sethu.ac.in

Mobile: 9789527616, 9944042398

Sunday 2 August 2015

Trainees at IRM, Anand

Institute of Rural Management Anand


Institute of Rural Management Anand invites application for the
Vacancy for Library Trainee at its Ravi J. Matthai Library.

Educational Qualification: Should possess a first-class Masters Degree
in Library and Information Science from a recognized university.

Desirable Criteria: Good Communication Skills in English, Basic working
knowledge of IT and IT related applications used in libraries, LIBSYS will
be an added advantage.

Selection: *Selection of the candidates will be done through written test
and interview.

Stipend:*A consolidated monthly stipend of Rs.11,000/- shall be offered
to the selected candidates.

Age:Below 30 years

Interested candidates only who meet the above mentioned requirements with
respect to qualification may apply online by 15 August, 2015. The written
test will be in English.

 Candidate Should be ready to work in shift-duties/rotating weekly-off.

Last Date to apply Online: 15 August 2015
Please visit: https://www.irma.ac.in/careers/careers.php
<https://www.irma.ac.in/careers/careers.php>

Saurabh Prajapti
Deputy Librarian | Ravi J Matthai Library
Institute of Rural Management Anand
+91 2692 221672 <+912692221672> | +91 2692 221674 <+912692221674>
https://www.irma.ac.in
https://www.irma.ac.in/article.php?menuid=55

Saturday 1 August 2015

Dspace Demo Site

DSpace 5.3 Demo Site


We can visit DSpace 5.3 Demo site at http://demo.dspace.org/

MS Windows 10 Released

Windows 10 Operating System was released on 29 July 2015.

Windows 10 comes with great built-in apps like Maps, Photos, Mail & Calendar, Music, Films & TV. And these apps use OneDrive to back up your information and sync seamlessly across your Windows 10 devices, so you’re never far from what you need.

Your free upgrade is on its way. Your notification to upgrade could come as soon as a few days or weeks. And you can always check your upgrade status in the Get Windows 10 app.

more details: http://www.microsoft.com/en-in/windows/features

Trainees at Nalanda University


NALANDA UNIVERSITY, AN INSTITUTION OF NATIONAL IMPORTANCE, INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THREE LIBRARY TRAINEES ON CONTRACTUAL APPOINTMENT BASIS (PURELY TEMPORARY)

WALK-IN INTERVIEW FOR THREE LIBRARY TRAINEES ON 07.08.2015

Nalanda University invites applications of Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science from recognized Indian universities to serve as Library Trainees purely on a temporary basis maximum for a period of one year.

Number of Position of Library Trainees: Three


Remuneration: Monthly stipend of Rs 20,000/-

Essential Qualification & Experience: Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M. Lib & Sc.) with minimum of 55% marks. Candidate shall have basic knowledge of computer and preferably working knowledge of any library software and latest ICT.

Age Limit:
 30 years as on the date of test/interview


Selection of candidate will be based on the performance in the written test followed by a personal interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the selection test/interview. The written test and interview will be conducted in English. The selected candidates will have to work in different shifts and weekends on rotation basis. Certificate of experience will be issued to those who complete at least six months of training.

Interested candidates may send their RESUME along with a passport size photograph at library@nalandauniv.com by 6th August, 2015 positively and directly come for the written test & interview on 7th August, 2015 at 10.00AM. Candidates are requested to bring with them the certificates (original & one set of photocopy) in support of date of birth and qualifications, experience if any. Venue for written test & interview:  Nalanda University, Rajgir Campus. For any enquiry, please contact at library@nalandauniv.com.



Contact Details: Dr. Nihar K Patra, University Librarian, Nalanda University, Rajgir, Dist. Nalanda, Bihar- 803 116,Desk: +91 6112 255330, Fax: +91 6112 255766, E-mail: library@nalandauniv.com,Website: http://www.nalandauniv.edu.in