Workshop on Koha at Vadakara, Calicut

Three Day National Workshop on Koha: advanced topics and best practices

Date: 29th to 31st October 2015 (3 days)

Venue: Digital Library, College of Engineering Vadakara

Location: College of Engineering Vadakara, Calicut, Kerala

 

Event Website: http://librarycev.tk

Institution Website: http://cev.ac.in

Contact Person: Saji K Vettathu (Librarian)

Mobile No: 09895069770

Email: libcev@gmail.com

Workshop Details

Central Library, College of Engineering Vadakara, Calicut, Kerala is conducting "Three Day National Workshop on Koha: advanced topics and best practices" during 29th to 31st October 2015. The purpose of the Workshop is to familiarize the participants with the advanced topics and best practices in Koha open source Integrated Library System.The sessions shall include tutorial with practical training on koha integrated library system. Extensive practical sessions/hands-on-training, enriched with interactive sessions will be the hallmark of the Workshop.

Course coverage

• Koha latest version : an overview
• Retrospective conversion using marc edit
• Tweaking of MARC Framework
• Koha MARC Mapping
• Batch Processing of Catalogue
• Batch Processing of Patron
• Over Due Notice
• Serial control
• Inventory stock taking
• Generation of Labels and  ID Cards
• Customized Reports
• Configuration of E-mail in Koha
• OPAC Customization and Web OPAC
• Authority Management

For more details, Event Brochure and Online registration, please log on to;

Event Website: http://librarycev.tk

Institution Website : http://cev.ac.in

National Conference at Gandhigram

THE GANDHIGRAM RURAL INSTITUTE
(DEEMED UNIVERSITY)
Gandhigram - 624 302
Dr. G. Ramachandran Library
organizes
National Conference
on
Future Libraries: Issues and Challenges
20th & 21st November 2015

Dr. G.  RAMACHANDRAN  LIBRARY

The Gandhigram Rural Institute – Deemed University

Gandhigram – 624 302, Dindigul District, Tamil  Nadu.

Theme and Sub-theme of the Conference

Information Literacy

Trends and Technologies in Libraries

Web Resources and Technologies

Search  Engines and Federated Search

Social Networks

Digital Libraries and Digital Preservation

Institutional Repository

E-Teaching and E-Learning

Open Source Software and Open Access

Electronic Publishing

Resource Sharing, Networking and Consortia

Total Quality Management & Knowledge Management

Security Systems - RFID, CCTV, etc.

Ethics of Access, Copyright and Licensing

Metrics in Library and Information Science

LIS Education and Research 

Paper must be in Word file, using 12 point TimesNewRoman and single line space.
Teachers/LIS Professionals - Rs. 750/-
Research Scholars & Students - Rs. 500/-
The Registration Fee should be sent by DD / Cheque in the favour of
Payable at
The accommodation can be arranged in the guest house on first come first serve basis.
Accepted papers will be published in the
Conference Proceedings.
“The Registrar, The
Gandhigram Rural Institute” Gandhigram.

Call for Papers

Original contributions based on applications/research/survey/practices related to the theme and sub themes mentioned, are invited.   Accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings. Registration of author is mandatory and every paper will be included after the Registration fee is paid. All papers should be submitted through the email: gridulib@gmail.com only.

Contact:

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Dr. S. Dhanavandan
Assistant Librarian
Gandhigram Rural Institute-Deemed University
Gandhigram -624 302. Dindigul Dt, Tamil Nadu,

Mobile:094428 67275, dhanavandan@gmail.com

Requirement of Librarian at Chennai HIMT

Urgent opening for Librarian post (M/F) at Chennai HIMT (Kilpauk and Tidel park near Taramani)
leading Marine training institute

Essential Qualification:  (a) 2 to 10 year experience, (b) Strong computer skills

E-Mail your resume to: uvr@himtmarine.com
Further queries may be answered at 044-43439696 or 30103010 (Monday 9.30 to 7pm)
Contact person Mrs. Yuvarani

Vacancies at Delhi University

Delhi University, Hindu College

Delhi University Recruitment 2015 – MTS Library & Jr Asst Posts: Delhi University, Hindu College has published notification for the recruitment of MTS Library & Junior Assistant vacancies on Contractual basis. Eligible candidates may apply in prescribed application format on or before 09-10-2015. Other information like educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below…

Delhi University Vacancy details:
Total No. of posts: 07
Name of the Posts:
1. MTS Library: 04 Posts
2. Junior Assistant: 03 Posts

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess 10th class or its equivalent and certificate in Library Science/ Library in information Science for Post No. 01 & 10+2 with 55% marks and typing knowledge for Post No. 02.

Selection Process: Selection Process will be based on Written Test/ Interview.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may send their application with copies of relevant certificates, proof of residence and experience & one passport size photograph to Office of Section Officer (Administrartion), Hindu College, University of Delhi – 110 007 on or before 09-10-2015.

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 09-10-2015.

For more details like educational qualification, selection process, how to apply & other information click on link given below…

Click here for Recruitment Advt & Application Form

National Seminar

TEQIP-II & DRDO-INMAS Sponsored

Two day National Seminar on
Scientific Publication and Evaluation: Writing Research Papers, Citation Analysis and Plagiarism

27th & 28th October, 2015

Organized by

Department of Library, COIMBATORE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (CIT)

DRDO-Institute of Nuclear Medicine & Allied Sciences (INMAS), Delhi

&

Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS)

Topics to be Covered

Writing and publishing scientific papers
Bibliometrics and Scientometrics
Citation analysis of published work (Impact Factor (IF), H-Index, G-Index etc)
Citation Databases - Web of Science, Scopus, Google Scholar etc.
Mendeley - Reference management tool
Publishing Ethics and Plagiarism
Increasing visibility to published papers.

Resource Persons

Experts, publishers and experienced professionals in the fields ‘Bibliometrics and Scientometrics’ and ‘Scientific Publication and Evaluation’ from reputed institutions.

Target Audience

Faculty members from all disciplines, Research scholars, Librarians, LIS teachers and students. The number of seats is limited and the selection will be based on ‘first come first served’ basis.

Registration Fee:  Rs.400/-

Fee includes seminar kit, course materials, working lunch and refreshments.                   

The registration fee is to be paid through DD in favour of “The Principal, CIT” payable at “Coimbatore” and addressed to the “Organizing Secretary”.

Online payment details are available on request.

Last date for registration: 12th October, 2015.


Registration Form

Name: ………………………………………………

Designation: ……………………………………….

Department: ………………………………………..

Institution: …………………………………………..

Address: …………………………………………….

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Phone:    ………………………………………………

Mobile:     ……………………………………………..

E-mail: ………………………………………………

Payment Details:   

Rs. …………. Bank ………………………………..

DD no. ……………….     Date …………………….

(Demand Draft should be drawn in favour of “The Principal, CIT, Coimbatore” payable at ‘Coimbatore’ and addressed to the ‘Organising Secretary’).

Signature: …………………………………………..

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Address for Correspondence

Dr.M.Mandhirasalam
Organizing Secretary & Librarian
Coimbatore Institute of Technology
(Government Aided Autonomous Institution)
Civil Aerodrome (Po), Coimbatore - 641 014.
Tamil Nadu, India.

Phone: 0422-2574071-72, Extn.355
Fax:  0422-2575020, Mobile: 98429 56585
E-Mail: citlibrary.cbe@gmail.com
Web: www.cit.edu.in

Librarian at Sikim University

SIKKIM UNIVERSITY (A central university established by an Act of Parliament of India, 2007)
6th Mile, Samdur, P.O. TADONG, GANGTOK-737102 SIKKIM
Tel: 03592-251212; Fax: 03592-251067
Email: contactus@cus.ac.in; Website: https://www.cus.ac.in

Post: Librarian
No. of Posts: 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 where grading system is practiced. (ii) At least 13 years as a Deputy Librarian in a University Library or 18 years’ experience as a College Librarian.
(iii)Evidence of innovative work in library science and published work. (iv) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC in these Regulations.
Desirable Qualification: An M.Phil / Ph.D Degree in Library Science/ Informative Science/ Documentation/ Archives and Manuscript keeping.
Scale of pay: Rs.37400-67000 plus Grade pay of Rs.1000/-
Last date of application: 26-10-2015
Mode of application: Online
More details are available at: http://cus.ac.in/images/contents/Dya/ad/2015/recruitment_2015/stat_...

Librarian at KPSC

 Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC)

Post: Librarian
No of Post: 1 (One)
Salary: Rs.11620-20240
Qualifications: Diploma in Library Science or Certificate in Library Science which are recognised by Government Preference being given to Diploma holders. OR Degree in any subject and degree in Library and Information Science acquired after a regular course of study from a recognised university 
Age Limit: 18-36 years
Last Date of application: 14.10.2015 Wednesday upto 12.00 at Mid Night
How To Apply: Candidates must register as per 'ONE TIME REGISTRATION' through the Official Website of Kerala Public Service Commission 'www.keralapsc.gov.in' before applying for the post. Candidates who have registered can apply by logging on to their profile using their User-ID and password. Candidates must click on the 'Apply Now' button of the respective posts in the Notification link for applying for a post. 
More details are available at: http://www.keralapsc.gov.in/index.php?option=com_docman&task=d...