CALIBER 2009: (Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutions), INFLIBNET

Dates: 25-27 Feb 2009 in Pondichery, Tamil Nadu, India.Receipt of full papers : January 20, 2009.
Last date for Registration : February 15, 2009
Theme of the Conference: E-Content Management: Challenges and Strategies
For further detail,please visithttp://www.inflibnet.ac.in/caliber2009/index.htm
Information Compiled by: Prem Chand, Scientist- D, Information & Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) An Inter University Centre of UGC, Near Gujarat University Guest House, Navrangpura, Ahmedabad, Gujarat. India, Phone: 079-26305971, 26304695 (Office), 070- 29096170( R), 09427001489, Email: prem65_chand@yahoo.co.in

NISCAIR announces its forthcoming short term course

Course title: "Bibliometric Tools and Techniques for Measurement andEvaluation of Research Output"Duration: 24-28 November 2008Topics covered: Bibliometrics and associated areas, elements and laws,tools and techniques, quantitative and qualitative indicators, derivationand testing of performance measures, scientific collaboration and citationimpact, advanced data analysis methods, bibliometric technology, carryingout studies, writing articles/reports on bibliometrics etc.Target audience: LIS Faculty, Research Scholars & Students interested inBibliometrics, Library staff of R&D institutes and universitiesNISCAIR expertise: NISCAIR has a strong bibliometrics unit that providesvarious bibliometric services including providing analytical researchoutput reports of research institutions, individual scientists and so on.The unit has also been entrusted with several assignments of nationalimportance including carrying out scientometric studies for the ShantiSwarup Bhatnagar Awards, INSA Young Scientists Award and others everyyear. NISCAIR has at its disposal important resources such as the ISI'sWeb of Science to carry out its bibliometric activities. In-house andexternal experts shall form the faculty of the course and the participantsshall get adequate theoretical and practical knowledge in the specifiedareas.Course fee: Rs. 2000/- without accommodation and Rs. 2600/- withaccommodationNumber of participants: The number of participants are limited to 20 onfirst-come-first-served basis.How to apply: Application on plain paper along with the prescribed coursefee in the form of Demand Draft drawn in favour of Director, NISCAIR andpayable at New Delhi is to be sent to Dr. Narendra Kumar, Scientist 'F' &In-charge, Training Division, NISCAIR, 14-Satsang Vihar Marg, New Delhi -110 067 at the earliest.

National Conferece in IIM Indore

SIS 2008

Twenty Fifth National Convention & Conference of SIS

on

Role of Librarian in 21st Century
(5-6 December 2008)

Organized by

Indian Institute of Management, Indore


Venue:
Library
Indian Institute of Management, Indore
Prabandh Shikar, Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore – 453 331
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
Information Technology has dramatically impacted the librarian and their relationship to the communities they serve. As we are at the threshold of year 2008, we librarians must reassess and reconsider the changing library environment. Librarians, individually and collectively, cannot ignore the changing shape of information services that are emerging. Everyone knows that the primary objective of libraries is to organize and provide access of information. This objective will never change, but the format and methods that we have used will change dramatically; thus, providing new opportunities and challenges. On this backdrop the Conference will focus on rethinking the role of a library professional, both in relationship to his personal identity and the community he serves.

The principal objectives of this conference is to provide a platform for exchange of knowledge, ideas & learning experience among the Librarians, Information specialists, Information providers & persons related to LIS.



MAIN THEME & SUB THEMES
1. Emerging Technology Trends in Libraries
2. Emerging Management Trends in Libraries
3. Library Consortia, Networking and Resource Sharing
4. Libraries in the knowledge economy
5. Human Resources & Competencies Development
6. Open Access Initiatives & I R Movement
7. Marketing of Library Services
8. Digital Library & Library 2.0
9. Information Literacy
10. Legal Aspects of Librarianship
11. E-learning
12. Disaster Management & Libraries

SUBMISSION OF PAPERS
Paper on the themes enumerated above or any other issue related with the broad theme of the seminar based on research, practical experience or case study in the field may be submitted for presentation at the seminar. The length of the paper should be around 3000 words. Paper should be submitted in A4 size with a soft copy on CD/DVD and/or as e-mail attachment using MS-Word latest by 15th Oct 2008 to satpathy@iimidr.ac.in & sis2008conf@gmail.com.


DATES TO REMEMBER
Last Date for Submission of Abstract / Proposal: 15 Oct. 08
Last Date for Submission of final and full version of the paper : 20 Oct. 08
Early Bird Registration: 31 Oct. 08
Last Date for Registration: 30 Nov. 08

EXIHIBITION
As a part of the conference an exhibition of latest products and publication is also arranged.


President
Dr. T.A.V. Murthy, Ex. Director, INFLIBNET (UGC), Ahmedabad.
Vice Presidents
Shri N. V. Satyanarayana, MD, Informatics India Pvt Ltd., Bangalore.
Dr. B.C. Sharma, Rtd Scientist, NISCAIR (CSIR), New Delhi.
Secretary
Dr. Ramesh Kundra, Scientist, NISTADS, (CSIR) New Delhi – 110012.
Joint Secretary
Dr. Usha M Munshi, Librarian, IIPA, New Delhi.
Treasurer
Dr. H.C. Jain, Rtd. Scientist, New Delhi.

For more detailed & correspondence please contact to:

Mr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy
Librarian & Organising Secretary, SIS 2008
Indian Institute of Management Indore
Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road
Indore-453331, Madhya Pradesh, INDIAE-mail: satpathy@iimidr.ac.in; ksatpathy@gmail.com; sis2008conf@gmail.com
Tel: 0731-4228626, 09425312746(M)
http://sis2008conference.blogspot.com/
http://sis2008.synthasite.com/

Congratulation to Mr. K.C. Satpathy

Dear Members, Its great to know that Mr. Kishor Satpathy, awarded with young librarian award. With his strong desire and determination to excel LIS activities, he deserves for this award. I heartly congratulate Mr. Satpathy through this Blog. Rgds, School of Library and Informatio Science, DAVV, Indore.

Refresher course in Library and Information Science

Refresher course in Library and Information Science at UGC Academic Staff College of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar University Aurangabad. M.S.

The Course is of three week duration for lecturers, college librarians and asst librarians of Universities.The UGC gives TA ad DA for the participants, those who are interested may apply in prescribed proforma. The applications have to be sent through proper channel.
Dates: Dec 05, 2008 - Dec 27, 2008.

National Conference

National Conference on Public Libraries & Information Services: Challenges & Prospects in Jharkhand
Conference Dates: 13th -14th September 2008.

Conducted By: Jharkhand Information and Library Association is conductionLocation: Rajendra Institute of Medical Science, Nightingale Auditorium, Ranchi 834009.

PLANNER

PLANNER- Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North East Region – 2008 (PLANNER 2008)
Convention Dates: November 6-7, २००८
Main Theme: Open Access, Open Source and Open Libraries
For more details please visit: http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2008/

डॉ. रंगनाथन की याद में मना लाइब्रेरी डे

देवी अहिल्या यूनिवर्सिटी की सेंट्रल लाइब्रेरी और स्कूल ऑफ़ लाइब्रेरी साइंस ने मंगलवार को लाइब्रेरी डे मनाया। लाइब्रेरी साइंस के पिता कहे जाने वाले डॉ S.R. रंगनाथन के ११६वे जन्मदिन मोके पर यह आयोजन हुआ। इस मोके पर दिनभर चली विभिन्य स्पर्धायो में लाइब्रेरी साइंस के स्टूडेंट्स ने हिस्सेदारी की। कार्यक्रम की शुरुआत स्कूल ऑफ़ इलेक्ट्रॉनिक के हेड डॉ सुमंत कटियाल के मुख्य आतिथ्य में हुई। उन्होंने लाइब्रेरी में माडर्न टेक्नोलॉजी को अपनाने का संदेश दिया। दिनभर चले प्रोग्राम का समापन आईआईएम इंदौर के लिब्ररियन किशोरचंद्र सत्पथी की मोजुदगी में हुआ। उन्होंने इंदौर शहर की बेहतरी की लिए आधुनिक और अच्छे लाइब्रेरी तंत्र की आवश्यकता को जरुरी बताया। सिंगापूर का उदाहरण देते हुए उन्होंने कहा की वहां तमाम आयोजन लाइब्रेरी में होते है। हर मॉल में एक लाइब्रेरी होती है और हर नागरिक के जिंदगी में लाइब्रेरी की महत्पूर्ण भूमिका होती है। हमें भी उसी दिशा में काम करने की जरुरत है।
नई दुनिया १४ अगस्त २००८ पेज २०।

Celebration of Librarian's Day in DAVV, Indore

Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya Central Library and School of Library and Information Science have celebrated 116th Birthday of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan (Father of Library Science) on 12th August 2008.
Prof. Sumant Katiyal, Dean, Faculty of Engineering Sciences and Head School of Electronic, Devi Ahilya University was the Guest of Honor for the inaugural session of the program. Prof. Sumant Katiyal and Dr. GHS Naidu, Librarian and Head School of Library and Information Science have started program with lighting of lamp and floral tributes to Maa Saraswati and Dr. S.R. Ranganathan. The Program started at 11.00 AM, with inaugural speech by Prof. Katiyal. In his inaugural address has emphasized the need for introducing the modern technologies in libraries to carry forward the philosophy of Dr. S.R.Ranganathan. He has also emphasized the pleasure of reading books. He has opined to publicise the importance of Librarians day in the academic circles.
In the later sessions the following events took place. The students who have performed well have been given prizes as follows.
Oration Topic: Dr.SR Ranganathan’s Contributon
Jyoti Devaliya (B.LI.Sc.)
Kavita Dani (M.LI.Sc.)
Debate: Use of ICT in Library services
Favor- Namita Sony (M.L.I.Sc.)
Against- Shivani Nayak (M.L.I.Sc.)
Poem: Monika Jhariya (B.L.I.Sc.)
Quiz: Mahesh Pawar, Kavita Dani, Manorama, Prabha, and Vranda.


The valedictory function of the day long program was held in the evening at 4.00PM. Sri. Kishor Satpathy, Librarian, Indian Institute of Management, Indore, was the chief guest for the program. He has highlighted the need for new technologies, and the need for network in Indore City for betterment of the library services and to keep Dr. SR Ranganathan’s ideas alive.
The program was conducted by Mr. Prabhat Singh Rajput Mrs. Peeti Patel, Mr.Bhupendra Ratha, and Mr. Jai Singh Jadhav, Lecturers, School of Library and Information Science are conducted to program. The Library staff members also have share their views on this gala day.

23rd National Seminar of IASLIC On “Library Profession in Search of a New

Dates: 10– 13 December, 2008।Organized by: Bose Institute, P-1/12 Cit Scheme, Vii-M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700054, Ph : 91-33-25693200, 3301, Fax : 91-33-23553886, Email : akc@bic.boseinst.ernet.inandIndian Association Of Special Libraries And Information Centres (Iaslic), P-291, Cit Scheme No. 6m, Kankurgachi, Kolkata 700 054, IASLIC Phone : (033) 2362-9651, Email : iaslic@vsnl.netImportant datesSubmissions of Papers : July 18th, 2008Acceptance of Papers : September 5th, 2008Camera-ready copy of Papers : October 3rd, 2008Website:
www.boseinst.ernet.in orWebsite : www.iaslic1955.org

Walk-in-Interview for the post ऑफ़ Trainee

BIRLA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYMESRA, RANCHI(A Deemed University u/s 3 of UGC Act, 1956)Change of Date of WALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEES, Birla Institute of Technology Mesra, RanchWALK-IN-INTERVIEW ON 26-08-2008 AT 11.00 A.M. FOR LIBRARY TRAINEESEligible candidates are invited for Walk-in-Interview for the post of Library Trainees for working at Central Library, Birla Institute of Technology (A Deemed University), Mesra, Ranchi.Position : Library TraineeNo. of Posts: TEN (10)Qualification : M.L.I.Sc. or equivalent degree from DRTC/NISCAIR/MISRemuneration: Rs. 5000/- P.M. + Hostel AccommodationInterview Details: Type: Walk-in Date: 26th August 2008 Time: 11.00 AM Place: Central Library of BIT Mesra, RanchiCandidates meeting the above requirement(s) are to bring the following at the time of Interview:a. Resumeb. Photographs ? 2 copies (passport size)c. Certified copies of Certificates and TestimonialsOriginal certificates & testimonials will also be required for verification at the time of joining.Selected candidates will be required to join at very short noticeNO TA/DA will be paid for attending the Walk-In-InterviewFor more information, you are requested to our website http://www.bitmesra.ac.in/library.html

Require LIS Trainee in NIFT, Mumabi

There are openings for fresh Post-Graduates in the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Government of India. Candidates should possess the sound knowledge of Computer. The selection process will be done within 20 days of this notification. Interested candidates may submit the softcopy of their respective CV to the undersigned.

Require LIS Trainee in NIFT, Mumabi

There are openings for fresh Post-Graduates in the National Institute of Fashion Technology, Government of India. Candidates should possess the sound knowledge of Computer. The selection process will be done within 20 days of this notification. Interested candidates may submit the softcopy of their respective CV to the undersigned.

Research in Library and Information Science

The University of Kerala has taken a right decision notto allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD.If any librarian is interested, he can do research without any registrationand publish his findings in research journals, without affecting his job.When a person is employed as a librarian, he should do justice to his jobfor which he is employed. If he can do doctoral research alongwith his job,there will be compromise either in his job or in his studies, both of whichare not good at all.

Research in Library and Information Science

The University of Kerala has taken a right decision notto allow working librarians to do part time research for obtaining PhD.If any librarian is interested, he can do research without any registrationand publish his findings in research journals, without affecting his job.When a person is employed as a librarian, he should do justice to his jobfor which he is employed. If he can do doctoral research alongwith his job,there will be compromise either in his job or in his studies, both of whichare not good at all.