Library and Information Science Friends (LIS Friends)

Saturday, 5 November 2016

International Research Conference

2nd International Research Conference 2017

organized by

Guru Nanak Institute Of Management Studies

G. N. Khalsa College Campus, Matunga (E) Mumbai – 400 019

{Approved by AICTE & Affiliated to University of Mumbai}

Library: A Temple of Learning and Knowledge House” for our International Research Conference to be held on Saturday, 21st January 2017.

GUIDELINES FOR PAPER SUBMISSION:-

Original contributions based on practice and theory relating to the respective themes is invited for presentation .Contributed papers must be submitted electronically along with the copyright declaration. All papers will go through a process of “peer-review” and accepted papers will be published in the fourth coming research Journal with Impact factor & Conference Proceedings. Authors should use Times New Roman with 12 point font in MS Word format with 1.5 Space and should not exceed 3000 words including abstracts. Participants are requested to furnish complete details namely, address, email, fax, and phone number.

DATES TO REMEMBER:-

Submission of Full Paper 15^th November 2016
Intimation of Acceptance of Full Paper 20^th November 2016

Awards Will be given for the “Best paper Presented”.
High rating papers will be published in ISSN Certified with Impact Factor 3.216, in the Research Journal International e-journal of Library Science December 2016 Issue. Other Papers will be published in the International Conference Proceedings with ISBN No. 978-93-83003-03-7.

THEME OF THE EVENT:-

The theme of the International Research Conference is “Library: A Temple of Learning & Knowledge House”. Following are the sub- themes:-

Ø Best Practices in Library.

Ø Legal Issues regarding subscription of e-journal.

Ø Libraries are growing digital hubs, offering varied services.

Ø E- Resources and E- Learning

Ø Role of Internet - Digital V/S Physical Library.

Ø Institutional Repository.

Ø Use of Social Media in Library.

Ø Cloud Computing in Libraries.

Ø Library for effective teaching learning process.

Ø Managing Library Staff-Appraisal / Training and Retention.

Ø Branding Strategy for Libraries.

Ø Any other topic related to Library

For more details:

Ms. Kuljeet G. Kahlon

Organizing Secretary

Library Manager

Guru Nanak Institute of Management Studies,

King’s Circle, Matunga, Mumbai-400 019.

Tel # 022-24043927/28/37

Mobile 09819056249/09167209983.

Email :- kuljit@gnims.com,

libcoference@gnims.com

https://www.sites.google.com/site/librarygnims/home

Thursday, 3 November 2016

Trainee at Nalanda University

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE POSITION OF LIBRARY TRAINEE ON PURELY TEMPORARY BASIS.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF APPLICATION : 21.11.2016
DATE OF PERSONAL INTERVIEW: 23.11.2016 AT 11AM

VENUE OF INTERVIEW: NALANDA UNIVERSITY, RAJGIR, DIST.-NALANDA, BIHAR- 803 116, INDIA

Nalanda University, Rajgir is an Institution of National Importance, established by an Act of the Indian Parliament (i.e. The Nalanda University Act 2010) and supported by the East Asia Summit participating countries. The Nalanda University Library is aiming to become an apex resource centre with print and innovative digital services. The library stands committed to supporting intellectual inquiry, research and the lifelong learning needs of the university community.

Number of Position: (03) Three

Remuneration: Rs. 25,000/- monthly stipend

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.

Selection of candidate will be based on personal interview. No TA/DA will be provided for attending the interview.

Interested candidates may send their updated RESUME along with a passport size photograph to the Email: library@nalandauniv.edu.in on or before the closing date of application i.e. 21/11/2016. Candidates who meet the qualification and experience may attend the personal interview on 23/11/2016 at 11AM.

For details please visit @ http://www.nalandauniv.edu.in/jobs-and-internships/ or

http://www.nalandauniv.edu.in/docs/library-trainee-advertisement-nov-2016.pdf

Conference at Pune

Two Day National Conference on

Library Innovations for Excellence (LIFE-2017)

during February 16-17, 2017 at IISER Pune campus.

Organized by

IISER Pune, Library

The objective of the conference is to understand how libraries are translating ideas into innovative services of excellence to create value for users and to the continuing success of libraries. It will provide an opportunity to library and information science professionals to share their experiences, ideas, research and knowledge for mutual benefit.

Target Audience

- Library and Information Science Professionals

- Knowledge Management Professionals

- Students of Library and Information Science

- Publishers and Content Providers

Structure of the Conference:

Day 1: Registration, Inaugural Session, Keynote Address, Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, 3 Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds per slide) and Poster Presentations.

Day 2: Invited Lectures by Eminent Professionals, Two Theme Sessions of paper presentations with Pecha-Kucha format (20 Slides – 20 Seconds Per Slide), Poster Presentations, Workshop Session on Innovative Practices followed by Valedictory Session.

Please find attached conference brochure for your ready reference.

For complete details, please visit conference website:

www.iiserpune.ac.in/~library/life2017

National Workshop at INFLIBNET

Information and Library Network Centre,

(An IUC of University Grants Commission)

Infocity, Gandhinagar, Gujarat (INDIA)

Sub: Three Days National Workshop on "Organizing Research with Reference Management Tools" during 5th - 7th December, 2016.

Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre is pleased to announce and invite academics to participate in Three Days National Workshop on Organizing Research with Reference Management Tools.

Aims and Objectives of the Workshop:

The aim of this workshop is to give the participants a sound overview of reference management tools and their usefulness in organizing research. Use of reference management tools like Zotero, Mendeley and EndNote are very helpful to create research workspace & carry out research works, creation & organize bibliographies, to construct references while writing research, collaborating and discovering new research. These standard tools can reduce the task of writing bibliographies, references manually while writing research, thereby cutting the time, human efforts & errors in the part of research scholars.

Major Topics:

The following major topics will be covered in the workshop:

Ø Introduction to Research and Research Ethics

Ø Use of Reference Management Tool- Zotero with "hands-on-practice"

Ø Use of Reference Management Tool- EndNote with "hands-on-practice"

Ø Use of Reference Management Tool- Mendeley with "hands-on-practice"

Ø Referencing / Citing Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism, Use of "URKUND" anti-plagiarism s/w.

Wednesday, 2 November 2016

Workshop on Wordpress, Drupal & Joomla

One day Workshop on

Designing Website Using Wordpress, Drupal & Joomla

9^th December 2016 (Friday)

Organized by

Department of Library, KSRIT.

In association with

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

K S Rangasamy Institute of Technology

(Approved by AICTE, New Delhi and Affiliated to Directorate of Technical Education, Chennai)

K S R Kalvi Nagar, Thokkavadi (PO) Tiruchengode-637 215, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu,

Phone : +91 4288 274741 (4 Lines), 274760

Mobile: 9566615166/7010692796

E-Mail : ksritlib328@gmail.com

Web : www.ksrit.edu.in

Registration Fee

Faculty Members: Rs.300

Research Scholar/Students: Rs.250

Payment through Demand Draft

The Registration fee in the form of DD to be drawn in favour of “THE PRINCIPAL, K S RANGASAMY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY” payable at THOKKAVADI.

Payment through Online Transfer (NEFT / IMPS)

Name: THE PRINCIPAL,

K S RANGASAMY INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

Bank: LAKSHMI VILAS BANK

Account No. : 0751301000009896

Branch: THOKKAVADI, IFSC Code: LAVB0000751

Send Registration Form along with DD or NEFT / IMPS

Payment Challan / Online Transfer Receipt to the

“Organizing Secretary”

Last date for Registration: 20^th November, 2016

Note: Registration fee includes Course Material, Participation Certificates, Lunch and Refreshment.

Address for Communication

Mr. K.Rajaram,

Organizing Secretary & Librarian

K S Rangasamy Institute of Technology

K S R Kalvi Nagar, Thokkavadi (PO)

Tiruchengode-637 215, Namakkal, Tamil Nadu,