The National Testing Agency (NTA) will conduct UGC – NET December 2024 for (i) ‘award of Junior Research Fellowship and appointment as Assistant Professor’, (ii) ‘appointment as Assistant Professor and admission to Ph.D.’ and (iii) ‘admission to Ph.D. only’ for 85 subjects in CBT, mode from 03rd January 2025 to 16th January 2025. Subject wise schedule of UGC – NET December 2024 is available at : https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
For More details : https://www.ifla.org/news/ifla-strategy-2024-2029-launched-at-information-futures-summit/
Extension for inviting Challenges to the Provisional AnswerKey(s) of UGC - NET June 2024 (Rescheduled) Examination.
for more details visit : https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in
SWAYAM Library and Information Science (LIS) Courses
The upcoming SWAYAM Library and Information Science (LIS) courses, currently open for enrollment, are free to enroll in and learn from.
Source: https://swayam.gov.in/explorer
1) Management of Library and Information Centres By Prof. M. Masoom Raza, Aligarh Muslim University: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ini24_lb01/preview
2) BLI-221: Library Information and Society By Prof. Kunwar Singh, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou24_lb20/preview
3) BLI-225: Communication Skills (Library Information Science) By Prof. Zuchamo Yanthan, Indira Gandhi National Open University: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou24_lb24/preview
4) BLIE-226 Management of Library and Information Centre By Dr. Ashok Kumar, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou24_lb27/preview
5) BLII-013: Information Sources and Library Services By Dr. Archana Shukla, Indira Gandhi National Open University: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou24_lb18/preview
6) Digital Library By Dr. Jagdish Arora, Former Director, Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/cec24_lb02/preview
7) Library Automation and Digitisation By Prof. Uma Kanjilal, Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/nou24_lb25/preview
8) Library Automation and Networking By Prof. Gireesh Kumar T. K., Banaras Hindu University: https://onlinecourses.swayam2.ac.in/ini24_lb02/preview
Advt. No.02/2024: Online applications are invited from Indian Nationals on a direct recruitment basis for the post of Scientist-B (Library and Information Science)-Lien Vacancy @ Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat
Source: https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/
For more details: https://www.inflibnet.ac.in/jobs/Full_Advertisement_02-2024-Scientist-B_(LS).pdf
Applications are invited from Indian nationals (including Persons of Indian Origins (PIOs) and Overseas Citizens of India (OCIs) for Office Assistant, Professional Assistant, Faculty Librarian Grade-II non-teaching positions @ Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed University), Dayalbagh, Agra
Source: https://www.dei.ac.in/dei/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&catid=2&id=885
For more details: https://www.dei.ac.in/dei/files/notices/2024/career/Advertisement%20No.8_Non-teaching-July%202024.pdf
Last Date for submission of Application Forms: 31/08/2024.
Apply: https://admission.dei.ac.in:8085/JobApplication/jobapplication/getLoginPage.htm
National Conference on "Connecting Users to Library Resources through Innovative Technologies (SALIS 2024)
4th & 5th October, 2024
Organized by
Department of Library, Nirmala College for Women, Coimbatore
Jointly with
Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS),Chennai
About the Conference
The library plays a vital role in promoting teaching, learning and research particularly to the academic communities. The library resources are made available in a variety of formats and media. Preferences are shifted from print media to digital media particularly among the digital generation. The information processing methods, digital interfaces to various resources, and delivery channels are getting changed day by day by the influence of technologies. Library provides access to its resources and also available anywhere in the world through a single interface/window to their users any time. This is possible only by integration of various technologies, dissemination channels and media.
This National Conference provides a platform to all the stakeholders to discuss and find out various affordable, open source and innovative technologies to connect the right users to the right resources using the right technologies to enhance the utilization of library resources.
Objectives of the Conference
1. To connect the library users through innovative technologies to increase the library resources
2. To enhance the library resource utilizations using various technologies
3. To find out various affordable and open source technologies to connect the library users and its resources
4. To use AI technologies and tools to answer to the user's queries and also provide the correct resources, predictive reports and data analytics
5. To explore the possibilities of new technologies such as AI, AR, Robots, etc to deliver the Library Resources to the users
6. To conduct research to study the resource utilizations by the users using various technologies and research tools
7. Marketing Library products and services to reach the users
Sub-Themes
1. Library Software Technologies - How effectively Library software can be designed for the new digital communities with new digital interface using various innovative technologies to connect the right users to the right resources using the right technologies - To deliver the service to remote user’s desktops, tablets, mobiles, e-mail and SMS either from the library or cloud - Keep track of what resources the users search, access and borrow - Designing innovative Library services using new technologies to provide Auto-alert services - SDI and CAS to enhance the usage of library resources
2. Connecting users through Mobile Technologies - To access the entire library resource and avail the service offered by the library through a mobile app and also connect the library resources, staff to the users
3. Connecting users through AI Technologies- Chat-GPT, Generative AI, Chatbot- and other AI tools - Tracking Library users visits - When users borrows resources - Peak and Non-peak hours - What they borrow, etc
4. Search Engine Technologies – SEO - How to retrieve the required resources using the right search engine
5. Websites - Designing dynamic and interactive websites to connect the users and open-source courses and resources and answers user queries using chatbots and also open-source courses and resources
6. API (Application Programming Interface) Technologies- How to use & integrate API and other related technologies to retrieve remote resources from open and other resources from various publishers’ portals - How to connect databases, Open-source tools and HW devices using API for library applications
7. RFID Technologies - Implementation of RFID technologies - Staff station- Self-Checking Kiosk- Drop box - Smart Card - Biometrics and other devices to help the library users to borrow library resources
8. Innovative Technologies to connect the users and resources such as: AR (Augmented Reality) - Robotics - Drones - GPS - IoT - Blockchain - Cloud - QR Codes, Voice integration, Digital Lending, etc
9. Conducting research studies: to measure the utilization of Library Resources - Usage of Library facilities - What users want and expect from Library - Library visits - AI based research studies for predictive analysis - Data Analytics, etc
10. Digital User Interfaces for easy access and navigation to various print and digital resources for the users
11. Designing new Marketing strategies and techniques to market the Library products and services using new technologies to maximize the library resource utilization: Orientation programmes - Information Literacy Programmes - Social Medias- Facebook- Twitter- Instagram, etc - Virtual Tour - Digital Interface
Submission of Papers
Authors are requested to submit the full papers on the main and sub themes of the conference. The full paper should not exceed 8 pages of A4 size paper. The abstract should be 250-300 words with minimum of 5 keywords. Authors are requested to submit on A4 size alignment (Times Roman 12 points. 1.5 line spacing) in MS-Word. Charts, graphs, photographs, if any, should be inserted at the proper place in the paper.
Papers should be submitted through online only. (Link will be shared soon)
Target participants
•Library and Information Science Professionals
•Faculty Members
•Research Scholars
•Students
•IT Professionals
•Professionals
•Information Specialist
•Knowledge Managers
•Content Managers
•e-Publishing Houses
Registration Fees
Sponsored Candidates: Rs.2000
Librarians & Faculty Members: Rs.1500
Research Scholars: Rs.1000
Students: Rs. 500
Online Payment Details:
Account No. : 0385053000027547
Account Name : THE PRINCIPAL, NIRMALA COLLEGE FOR WOMEN
IFSC Code : SIBL0000385
Bank Name : SOUTH INDIAN BANK
Branch : 0385 - COIMBATORE - TRICHY ROAD BRANCH
Important Dates
Submission of Full Paper : 31.08.2024
Communication of Acceptance : 15.09.2024
Last Date of Registration : 02.10.2024
Awards and Mementos
Cash Awards will be given to the best papers for Professionals, Students and Women separately. Memento will be given to all the paper presenters.
Publication
Accepted papers will be published in an edited volume with ISBN and ‘Selected papers’ will be published in UGC CARE listed Journal with ISSN.
Transport
Nirmala College for Women is situated approximately 2 kms from Coimbatore Railway Station (CBE Junction), 10 Kms from Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) and 6 Kms from Gandhipuram Bus Stand
Address for Correspondence
Sr.Dr.M.Jaculine Mary
Librarian & Associate Professor
Organizing Secretary, SALIS 2024
Nirmala College for Women,
Red Fields,
Coimbatore – 641 018
E-mail: ncwsalis2024@gmail.com
Mobile. No: 0422-2223469, 9994795020, 9445162205
UGC NET June 2024
Opening of the online portal for submission of Online Application Form for UGC – NET June 2024
visit at : https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/
U R Rao Satellite Centre (URSC) , Bengaluru
Qualifications: Graduate + First Class Master’s degree in Library Science / Library & Information Science or Equivalent from recognized University/Institution
Mode of Selection: Written Test & Skill Test (Computer Literacy)
LAST DATE FOR RECEIPT OF ON-LINE APPLICATIONS IS 01.03.2024
Fore More details: https://www.isro.gov.in/media_isro/pdf/recruitmentNotice/2024_February/URSC_ISTRAC_ADVERTISEMENT_2024.pdf
Website: https://www.isro.gov.in/CurrentOpportunities.html#
EMRS result announced for teaching and non teaching posts. it included Librarian also. visit at
https://emrs.tribal.gov.in/show_content.php?lang=1&level=1&ls_id=371&lid=257
UGC NET December 2023
UGC NET December 2023 Result Released.
visit at : https://ugcnet.nta.ac.in/index.html
