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Monday, January 14, 2019

Advertisement for Librarian Post at High Court of Judicature, Patna : Last Date 06/02/19

Online applications are invited from eligible candidates for appointment to one vacant post of Librarian, initially on probation for a period of one year in the establishment of Patna High Court, Patna as per details below:
Name of Post: Librarian
Vacancy: 01 (one)Unreserved
Pay Scale: PB-2 of Rs. 9300-34800 + Grade Pay 4600/- (prerevised) now Level-7 in the revised pay plus usual allowances as admissible under the Rules.
Minimum Qualifications: Graduate with degree in Library Science and Diploma in Computer Science/ application from a recognized University having experience in service in High Court or Central/ State Govt. aided Library or institution with status of a National/State Archives or reputed Library. Preference will be given to Law Graduate.
Willing candidates may apply online following the link on the website of the Court www.patnahighcourt.gov.in) from 17.01.2019 to 06.02.2019 till 23:59 hours after which the link shall be disabled. However, the link shall remain available upto 11.02.2019 till 23.59 hours only for the purpose of uploading the scanned photograph, signature of the candidate, filling in Bank reference number and obtaining print-out of the application form. The candidates are advised to fill the online application form very carefully and then finally submit the form. The candidates must take a printout of the online filled in application form and keep with themselves, and produce the same, along with all the required certificates at the time of verification of certificates.
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Advertisement for Librarian Post at KNU, West Bengal : Last Date 25/01/19

Kazi Nazrul University invites online applications from eligible Indian Nationals for recruitment in the following Academic Post on Direct Recruitment Basis:
Name of the Post Librarian,  Category (UR)
Pay scale: Rs. 37,400 - 67,000/- with AGP Rs. 10,000/-
1) Minimum Eligibility Criteria:
i. A Master’s Degree in Library Science / Information Science / documentation with at least 55% marks or its equivalent grade of B in UGC seven point scale and consistently good academic record.
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 library service and organisation of published work.
iv. A minimum score in the Academic Performance Indicator (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) as stipulated in the UGC Regulations 2016 in Appendix III Table VII.
2) Desirable:
A M.Phil./Ph.D. Degree in library science/information science /documentation /archives and manuscript keeping.
Application Fee:
Rs. 1000/- (One Thousand only) for UR and Candidates belonging to SC/ ST /OBC-A /OBC-B are exempted from paying application fee.
Age Limits:
ii) Age limit for the post of Librarian may be followed as per the Govt. of W.B. Rules/ Guidelines / Order in this regard and their amendments from time to time. Minimum Eligibility Criteria, Additional Experience and other recruitment rules of the Department of Higher Education, Science & Technology and Biotechnology, Govt. of West Bengal will be followed for recruiting Academic Staff of the University.
General Conditions:
1. Online Application form submitted by the applicants should be properly filled in all respects by the applicants concerned and all the entries therein must be substantiated by supporting documents without which such applications would be treated as cancelled. It is to be noted that applications without application fee would be cancelled.
2. Applicants are requested to take a printout of filled in application form and send the same along with all supporting documents including payment details by speed post only to The Registrar, Kazi Nazrul University, Nazrul Road, P.O. – Kalla (C.H.), Asansol – 713340, West Bengal latest by 25/01/2019. The University will not be responsible for any postal delay. Application should send in a cover envelop superscribed as “Application for the post of ……………..…………………, Category:…………..”
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Sunday, January 13, 2019

CILIP ILIG Alan Hopkinson Award 2019 : Last Date 31/03/19

CILIP ILIG Alan Hopkinson Award 2019
Applications for the 2019 Alan Hopkinson Award are now open.
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and its International Library and Information Group (ILIG) invite applicants from Europe to attend the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions IFLA) conference in Athens in 2019.  This award enables a qualified librarian, who is a CILIP member to visit IFLA.
Alan Hopkinson was an active member of CILIP ILIG from 2004 until his death.  As well as regularly attending IFLA conferences, he was very interested in assisting young professional librarians from developing countries.  He was involved in Commonwealth fellowship scheme, and in training young professionals from far Eastern Europe.  Following his death, in 2016, a trust fund was set up for a CILIP member outside the UK to attend the IFLA conference.
Criteria
Applicants should have a maximum of five years post-qualification experience.
The selection panel encourages applications for the 2019 award from Europe only.  Given the emergence and importance of new professionals within international librarianship, applications for 2019 will be considered from qualified librarians of any age with up to five years post-qualification experience.
A panel comprising members of the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) and members of the committee of its International Library and Information Group (ILIG) will consider applications. Their decision will be final and they will not enter into correspondence on it.
Submissions
The award covers the IFLA conference fee and £100 towards travel and accommodation.
Applicants are required to write a reflective report of not more than 4,000 words within six months of their visit, and a version for publication in Focus on International Library and Information Work, the ILIG journal.
Applicants should submit a formal proposal in English of up to 500 words (equivalent to 1–2 pages of A4 paper) detailing how the visit will support their professional development within the context of their career to date and using the headings of ‘Visit objectives’ ‘Planned approach and content’ ‘Application of learning post-visit’
You should attach a Curriculum Vitae of up to two pages in length, including the names of two referees in senior posts. Applicants are encouraged to seek the support of their line-manager or organisation, prior to submitting an application. The deadline for the receipt of proposals for the 2019 Alan Hopkinson Award is 31st March 2019.  The successful applicant will be notified by the end of April 2019.
The proposal should be sent by e-mail to Anna Jablkowska, the ILIG Secretary, at ilig@cilip.org.uk.
Source:
https://2019.ifla.org/2019-alan-hopkinson-award-cilip/?cn-reloaded=1
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National Seminar on “Towards Theoretical Uniformity in Library and Information Science (TTULIS)”, 2019 at NBU, West Bengal : Last Date 15/02/19

Call for papers
Original papers are invited from the Faculties, Research Scholars and Students of Library & Information Science for the forthcoming National Seminar on “Towards Theoretical Uniformity in Library and Information Science (TTULIS)”, 2019 on the following sub-themes:
Sub-themes:
General Theory Formulation in Library and Information Science
Theoretical Framework of Information Retrieval
Theoretical Underpinning in knowledge Organization
Classical Theory of Knowledge organization
Dynamic Theory of Knowledge Organization
Indian School of LIS
Theory Vs Model in LIS
Philosophical aspects of LIS
Social and Humanity Approach in LIS theory
Total Quality Knowledge Management
Authors may explore other sub-themes of the ‘“Towards Theoretical Uniformity in Library and Information Science” as well.
Important Dates:
Date of the Seminar: 7th and 8th March, 2019.
Date of registration: Spot registration, 7th March, 2019.
Last Date of Full Paper submission: 15th February, 2019.
N.B.: Editorial Board reserves all the rights to accept, alter or reject the articles without any prior intimation. The Editorial Board accepts no responsibility of the statements and opinions expressed by the contributors.
Registration Fees:
Professionals: Rs.1500/-
Retired Professionals: Rs. 800/-
Research Scholars: Rs. 700/-
Students: Rs. 500/-
Accommodation: No accommodation will be provided by the Seminar Committee. Participants are requested to arrange their accommodation by own.
Mode of Payments: By cash only
Organizer: Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of North Bengal, Raja Rammohunpur, Darjeeling, PIN – 734013
Contact
Head, Dept. of LIS, University of North Bengal. Email: hod@dlisnbu.ac.in
Dr. Tapan Barui, Assistant professor, Dept. of LIS, University of North Bengal.  Email: tapanbarui13@gmail.com
For Paper Submission and Participation please Register yourself
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Call for Applications: IFLA ARL Attendance Grants for IFLA 2019 : Last Date 16/03/19

Call for Applications: IFLA ARL Attendance Grants for IFLA 2019

The IFLA Academic and Research Libraries Section (ARL), with generous sponsorship by Ex Libris and SAGE, is offering THREE (3) Attendance Grants for the 2019 IFLA World Library & Information Congress in Athens, Greece.
One awardee will be selected from each of these regions:
  • Africa
  • Latin America
  • Asia/Pacific region

What does the Attendance Grant Cover?

Each grant covers the early registration fee of Euro 505 which expires on 15th May 2019. The Attendance Grant will also provide support for travel and/or accommodation of up to Euro 700.
Applicants must be able to attend the Congress and will be responsible for all other costs associated with Congress attendance. Please see the Conference website for further details about the Congress.

What is expected from the grant holders?

The successful candidates will be required to be onsite at the Congress and participate actively for its duration, including attendance at ARL committee meetings, and the IFLA Awards session, where they will receive their certificates. They may also be required to take part in publicity events during the conference, such as events organised at the two sponsors’ exhibition stalls.
Following the Congress, awardees will be required to write a brief article (approximately 500 words) about their Congress experience, The article must be within 3 months of the end of the Congress, and will be published on the ARL Section blog. Awardee’s submission essays may also be published in advance of the conference.

Eligibility

  • The applicant must be a paid-up member of his/her national library association
  • The applicant should not have attended the IFLA Congress before
  • The applicant must be willing to share their experience at the IFLA Congress with their national library association
  • The applicant must be eligible to obtain a visa for travel
  • The applicant must declare that she/he is able to fund all other costs beyond the grant that are involved in attending the Congress, e.g. all other hotel, travel and subsistence expenses NOT covered by the Grant
  • Those who have previously received this Grant (formerly known as Essay Contest) are not eligible to apply again.

Application Procedures

Applicants should prepare four documents for review by the committee:
1) A covering letter providing:
  • your contact details (e.g. name and email address)
  • short summary of your employment and/or student status
First-time IFLA attendees, young professionals, students of Library and Information Studies (LIS) and those working in LIS jobs for the first time will have an advantage in the assessment of applications, so make sure you mention this if you belong to one of these categories.
2) A written statement of up to 500 words. The statement should describe:
  • how attending IFLA will benefit you in a personal and/or professional capacity, with reference to the 2019 theme of the conference; and
  • how you intend to apply the benefits that you have outlined in a practical way after the Congress, either for you personally or for the library/information unit you work in
3) A cost estimate or budget for your attendance at the Congress, along with a declaration of your ability to fund all costs beyond the grant of Euro 700 and of your eligibility for any relevant visas. At a minimum, your budget should include travel and hotel costs, but please also consider meals, visa-related fees, and other personal expenses when planning your trip. Please note any costs that will be funded by your employer or by other grants and awards.
4) A statement indicating that you have approval from your employer, that if you are a recipient of this Grant, that you have their support to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Athens, Greece.
All four documents should be sent by email to:
Liz State
Email: lizstate@gmail.com
Your application must be received by 16th March 2019. All applications will be acknowledged upon receipt.
All applicants will receive notification of award status no later than 18th May 2019.

Please note

Our grant is possible because of the generous sponsorship by Ex Libris and SAGE. Our sponsors want to offer all our grant applicants an opportunity to receive news and announcements of their products and services, and we will be sharing your contact details with them. If you do not wish to have your contact details shared, please indicate your preference in your submission document.
 
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