Sunday, February 10, 2019
Saturday, February 9, 2019
Short Term Course on "Research Methodology for Research Scholars" to be organised from 25th February to 2nd March 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, Manipur University
OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR
UGC-HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
MANIPUR UNIVERSITY, CANCHIPUR
IMPHAL, MANIPUR - 795003
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2018-19
UGC-HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT CENTRE
MANIPUR UNIVERSITY, CANCHIPUR
IMPHAL, MANIPUR - 795003
PROGRAMME SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR 2018-19
Registration going on for Short Term course on "Research Methodology for Research Scholars" to be organised from 25th February to 2nd March 2019 at the UGC-HRDC, Manipur University.
Download Application Form [pdf]
Note: The eligible and interested candidates are advised to apply at the earliest with a registration fee of Rs. I000/- either in cash or by Bank Draft (Non-refundable) drawn in favour of Director,HRDC, Manipur University, Canchipur payable at Imphal to secure the admission. Selection of participants will be done on the basis of first come first served and as per the rules governing the admission to the programme.
Source:
http://www.manipuruniv.ac.in/events/registration-going-on-for-short-term-course-on-research-methodology-for-research-scholars
Download Application Form [pdf]
Note: The eligible and interested candidates are advised to apply at the earliest with a registration fee of Rs. I000/- either in cash or by Bank Draft (Non-refundable) drawn in favour of Director,HRDC, Manipur University, Canchipur payable at Imphal to secure the admission. Selection of participants will be done on the basis of first come first served and as per the rules governing the admission to the programme.
Source:
http://www.manipuruniv.ac.in/events/registration-going-on-for-short-term-course-on-research-methodology-for-research-scholars
International Conference: DLA-SRFLIS SUMMIT 2019 on 19-20 April 2019 at University of Delhi, Delhi : Last Date 20/03/19
CALL FOR PAPERS
Original contributions and case studies based on application research, surveys, and practices related to the themes mentioned are invited. The contributors may also include any other topic under the broad categories of main theme of the conference.
Registration of authors is mandatory for paper presentation and publication.
Paper Submission Guidelines
Papers on the Theme and Sub-Themes listed or any other issue related to the broad Theme of the Conference, based on research and practical experience in the field and case studies may be submitted accepted for publication and presentation. The authors should strictly follow the following structure and guidelines while submitting paper:
Registration of authors is mandatory for paper presentation and publication.
Paper Submission Guidelines
Papers on the Theme and Sub-Themes listed or any other issue related to the broad Theme of the Conference, based on research and practical experience in the field and case studies may be submitted accepted for publication and presentation. The authors should strictly follow the following structure and guidelines while submitting paper:
- Paper should clearly indicate the Title of the Paper (Title Case), Name (s) of the Authors, E-mail Id(s), Address of the Affiliation of the Authors with Mobile number.
- Length of the paper should not exceed 5000 words, Single Space, 10.5 Point Font Size (Arial), MS-Word.
- Abstract should not be exceeding 300 words, and should include Methodology, Sample of Population and Salient Findings.
- Paper should have at least 3-5 Keywords.
- Strictly Follow the APA Style for Reference.
- Authors are supposed to prepare PPT for the conference presentation and should mail it before 17 April, 2019.
- Only selected and registered papers will be published.
- The authors of the accepted papers must submit their 'Certificate of Originality and Copyright'.
- Paper may be sent to ‘Organizing Secretary’ at the address given on the last page of the brochure and soft copy to: dla.srflissummit@gmail.com. On or before March 20, 2019.
The theme of this two day international conference will focus on numerous issues which may incorporate and facilitate Innovation in Digital Age Strategies in Information Management for Sustainable Librarianship.
The Conference will focus on the following themes & Sub-Themes:
Innovative Library Services and Users’ Expectations
The Conference will focus on the following themes & Sub-Themes:
Innovative Library Services and Users’ Expectations
- Web based Information Sources and Services
- Library Services to Persons with Disabilities
- Mobile Based Library Services
- Digital Knowledge Repositories
- Cloud Computing Services
- Big Data/Open Data, Internet of Things (IoT) and Linked Data
- Library Security Devices- RFID, QR Code
- User Satisfaction in the Digital Age
- Government Initiative for Digital India
- Information and Network Security
- Marketing of Library and Information Science Products
Content Management and Access to Information in Digital Age
- Content Management System
- Knowledge Management Applications
- Semantic Web Applications and Ontology
- Collaborative Knowledge Creation
- E-Resource Management and Digital Rights Management
- Reference Management Tools
Innovations in LIS Education and Research
- E- Learning: Courseware, MOOCs, Swayam, e-PG Pathshala
- Plagiarism and Academic Honesty
- Open Access, Open Educational Resources and Open Journal Systems
- IPR and Copyright Issues
Role of Libraries for Sustainable Future and Best Practices
- Social and Cultural Network Tools, Social Media and Analytics
- Best Practices and TQM in Libraries
- Sustainable Development Knowledge Platform
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Libraries
- Advocacy and Communication
Metrics Studies
- Scientometrics, Informatics, Webometrics, Altmetrics
- Science Mapping and Visualisation Tools
Source:
http://srflisindia.org/summit2019/call_for_paper.php
Advertisement for Assistant Librarian Post at DBHRGFTI, Guwahati : Last Date 28/02/19
Post: Assistant Librarian
No of posts: 01
Educational Qualification & Experience:
1.Master Degree of Library & Information Science from University recognized by
2 Knowledge Of Computer application in Library and Information Management is preferable
Pay: Rs. 141000/- to 49,000/- + Grade Pay 7400
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Friday, February 8, 2019
International Conference on Information Literacy (ICIL-SA 2019) on 23-26 Sep. 2019 at NWU, South Africa : Last Date 30/03/19
Conference Theme
Information literacy in all spheres of life
Conference Aim
The ICIL-SA 2019 conference aims to bring together researchers, library and information services professionals, employers, media specialists, educators, policy makers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice.
Submission Types
- Individual papers and posters
Proposals for both papers and posters are welcome. Abstracts of no more than 300 words including references for papers or posters should be submitted on the conference website. Papers will be 20 minutes with 10 minutes for discussion and questions. - PechaKucha
These sessions will cover work in progress reports, fresh developments, innovations and good practices. It is a short, very focused, visually appealing and inspiring narrated slide show (20 slides), 6 minute 40 second length (20 seconds for each slide), a 300-word abstract is required. - Doctoral forum
This section covers short papers either on a critical literature review of the research topic or research question(s), research objectives, research methodology and work done so far of ongoing work of PhD students. This provides an opportunity to gain valuable feedback from peers and subject specific experts. Review process takes place in two phases. A 300-word abstract is required. - Panel discussions
Panel discussions will also be accommodated. These discussions should address a common theme. Furthermore, they will be scheduled for 90 minutes and may include a minimum of 3 and a maximum of 5 papers. In addition to individual proposals (of no more than 300 words each including references), please also submit an overview description of no more than 500 words (including references) with the panel's content and objectives.
General Conference Topics
- Information literacy in different contexts of everyday life (hobbies, arts, self-development, sports, physical exercise, cooking, homing, etc.)
- Information literacy and active citizenship
- Information literacy and health and well-being
- Information literacy for different groups (adults, children, young people, disadvantaged groups)
- Information literacy in different cultures and countries
- Information literacy and ethical/social issues
- Information literacy and open education
- Information literacy within a multiliteracies framework
- Information literacy and academic literacy
- Information literacy and the decolonization of the curriculum
- Critical perspectives on information literacy in everyday life contexts
- Information literacy and the neoliberal agenda
- Information literacy and digital empowerment
- Information literacy and trans/inter/multiculturalism
- Information literacy and community engagement
- Information literacy and social change
- Information literacy and democracy, citizenship, active participation
- Information literacy as emancipatory pedagogy
- Information literacy and inclusive education
- Information literacy, libraries, the public sphere
- Information literacy in the workplace
- Information literacy and employability
- Information literacy and lifelong learning
- Information literacy in theoretical context (models, standards, indicators)
- Information literacy and related concepts (transversal competencies, media literacy, data literacy, civic literacy, transliteracy, metaliteracy, e-literacy, digital literacy, computer literacy, scientific literacy, visual literacy,)
- Information literacy research (research strategies, methodology and methods)
- Information seeking and information behaviour
- Information literacy good practices
- Information literacy networks and networking
- Information literacy policies and policy development
- Information literacy and libraries (research libraries, university libraries, public libraries, special libraries, school libraries)
- Information literacy and LIS education
- Information literacy and information and knowledge management
- Information literacy across disciplines
- Information literacy and education
- Information literacy education in different sectors (school, higher education, vocational education)
- Information literacy instruction (curriculum development, instructional design, teaching techniques and methods, Web-based training, e-learning, measurement and evaluation, promotion and marketing, training the trainers, partnership, collaboration across professions, teacher education, integrating into curricula)
- Information literacy and emerging technologies
- Information literacy in the future
- Information literacy and the fourth industrial revolution
- Information Literacy and Academic life cycle
- Information literacy and challenges of education
- Information Literacy: blended learning multiliteracies
- Information Literacy: sustainable blended multiliteracies
- Information Literacy: an interdisciplinary learning approach
- Measuring the impacts of information literacy
- Open Information Literacy
- Open Access
- Contextualised Information Literacy
- From information literacy to multiliteracies
Thursday, February 7, 2019
Advertisement for Librarian cum Program Assistant Post at NHM, U.P : Last Date 11/02/19
Position Name : Librarian cum Program Assistant
Total No of Vacancies: 8, 4 (UR), 2 (OBC), 2 (SC)
Age Limit: 40
Position Code: DHS-DNB-L-PA
Essential Qualification: Bachelor in Library Science.
Essential Experience: At least 3 years experience in relevant field.
Essential Skills:
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Total No of Vacancies: 8, 4 (UR), 2 (OBC), 2 (SC)
Age Limit: 40
Position Code: DHS-DNB-L-PA
Essential Qualification: Bachelor in Library Science.
Essential Experience: At least 3 years experience in relevant field.
Essential Skills:
1) Knowledge of Computer Application.
2) Knowledge of Hindi and English Typing
Honoraria in INR (PM): Rs. 30,000
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Advertisement for Assistant Library Information Officer Post at IIT, Jodhpur : Last Date 15/03/19
Post: Assistant Library Information Officer
Essential Qualifications and Experience
(1) Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Information Science or Library Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent Grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record set out in the UGC Regulations
(2) At least 5 years experience as Senior Library Information Assistant with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Desirable Qualifications
(1) Higher academic qualification and/ or experience
(2) Knowledge of Library automation & networking
(3) Should have computer literacy and experience of working with computer office applications
(4) Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, and computerization of library
Age Limit: 35 years
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Source:
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Essential Qualifications and Experience
(1) Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library Information Science or Library Documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent Grade of B in the UGC seven points scale and consistently good academic record set out in the UGC Regulations
(2) At least 5 years experience as Senior Library Information Assistant with Grade Pay Rs. 4,200
Desirable Qualifications
(1) Higher academic qualification and/ or experience
(2) Knowledge of Library automation & networking
(3) Should have computer literacy and experience of working with computer office applications
(4) Evidence of innovative library service and organization of published work and professional commitment, and computerization of library
Age Limit: 35 years
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Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Recruitment for Assistant Librarian Post at GJUST, Haryana : Last Date 20/02/19
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN
i) A Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree, with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed)
ii) A consistently good academic record, with knowledge of computerization of a library.
iii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded by a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be: Provided that the, candidates registered for the Ph.D. Degree prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances / Bye-laws / Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree, and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of Net/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:-
a) The Ph.D. Degree of the candidate has been awarded in the regular mode;
b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
c) Open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar
agency.
Note:
i) The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.
ii) NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for candidates in such Master’s Programmes for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
iv) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Bachelor’s as well as at the Master’s level for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes
(OBC)(Non-creamy Layer)/Differently-abled ((a) Blindness and low vision; (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing; (C) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid-attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness) for the purpose of eligibility and assessing good academic record for direct recruitment. The eligibility marks of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based only on the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedure.
v) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
vi) A relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent of 55%, wherever the grading system is followed by a recognized university, at the Master’s level shall also be considered valid.
Note: The Academic score as specified in Table-3A shall be considered for short-listing of the candidates for interview only, and the selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview.
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Source:
http://www.gjust.ac.in/
i) A Master’s Degree in Library Science, Information Science or Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree, with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale, wherever the grading system is followed)
ii) A consistently good academic record, with knowledge of computerization of a library.
iii) Besides fulfilling the above qualifications, the candidates must have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET or who are or have been awarded by a Ph.D. Degree in accordance with the University Grants Commission (Minimum Standards and Procedure for Award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree) Regulations, 2009 or 2016 and their amendments from time to time as the case may be: Provided that the, candidates registered for the Ph.D. Degree prior to July 11, 2009, shall be governed by the provisions of the then existing Ordinances / Bye-laws / Regulations of the Institution awarding the degree, and such Ph.D. candidates shall be exempted from the requirement of Net/SLET/SET for recruitment and appointment of Assistant Professor or equivalent positions in Universities/ Colleges/ Institutions subject to the fulfillment of the following conditions:-
a) The Ph.D. Degree of the candidate has been awarded in the regular mode;
b) The Ph.D. thesis has been evaluated by at least two external examiners;
c) Open Ph.D. viva voce of the candidate has been conducted;
d) The candidate has published two research papers from his/her Ph.D. work out of which at least one is in a refereed journal;
e) The candidate has presented at least two papers based on his/her Ph.D. work in conferences/seminars sponsored/funded/supported by the UGC/ICSSR/CSIR or any similar
agency.
Note:
i) The fulfillment of these conditions is to be certified by the Registrar or the Dean (Academic Affairs) of the University concerned.
ii) NET/SLET/SET shall also not be required for candidates in such Master’s Programmes for which NET/SLET/SET is not conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar test accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET.
iv) A relaxation of 5% shall be allowed at the Bachelor’s as well as at the Master’s level for the candidates belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe/Other Backward Classes
(OBC)(Non-creamy Layer)/Differently-abled ((a) Blindness and low vision; (b) Deaf and Hard of Hearing; (C) Locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid-attack victims and muscular dystrophy; (d) Autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness; (e) Multiple disabilities from amongst persons under (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness) for the purpose of eligibility and assessing good academic record for direct recruitment. The eligibility marks of 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever the grading system is followed) and the relaxation of 5% to the categories mentioned above are permissible, based only on the qualifying marks without including any grace mark procedure.
v) A relaxation of 5% shall be provided, (from 55% to 50% of the marks) to the Ph.D. Degree holders who have obtained their Master’s Degree prior to 19 September, 1991.
vi) A relevant grade which is regarded as equivalent of 55%, wherever the grading system is followed by a recognized university, at the Master’s level shall also be considered valid.
Note: The Academic score as specified in Table-3A shall be considered for short-listing of the candidates for interview only, and the selections shall be based only on the performance in the interview.
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Click Here to View Application Form
Click Here to View Challan
Source:
http://www.gjust.ac.in/
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Advertisement for Library Assistant Post at IIT, Jammu : Last Date 25/02/19
Post: Library Assistant
Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Library & Info. Science
OR
Diploma in Library & Info. Science with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
OR
Two years relevant Library experience.
Desirable:
Hands-on experience of Computer Applications in a Library of repute.
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Source:
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Essential:
Bachelor’s degree in Library & Info. Science
OR
Diploma in Library & Info. Science with Bachelor’s degree in any discipline
OR
Two years relevant Library experience.
Desirable:
Hands-on experience of Computer Applications in a Library of repute.
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