SoFerence2017- conference organised by TCS Information Resource Center (IRC) Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Odisha Library Academy on 2nd December 2017

SoFerence2017- conference organised by TCS Information Resource Center (IRC) Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Odisha Library Academy on 2nd December 2017
 
Dear Professional Friends,
TCS Information Resource Center (IRC) Bhubaneswar in collaboration with Odisha Library Academy announces the 4th edition of  "Soference" to be held on Saturday, 2nd December 2017.

SoFerence is a bi-annual conference organized by TCS IRC for sharing experience on Library and Information Science (LIS) and related areas.

First two editions of SoFerence were held at TCS Bangalore in 2011 and 2013 in collaboration with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA).Third edition of  SoFerence was organized at TCS, Hyderabad in collaboration with Academy of Library Science and Documentation (ALSD) in 2015.

This year's theme is "Digital by Default: Make Yourself Future Ready"

SoFerence 2017 invites unpublished and original papers from LIS Professionals, Students, Research Scholars, Content Managers, Information Managers, Publishers, ECM/KM Professionals, Academicians and others on case studies, success stories, best practices and lessons learnt on the following topics but not restricted to:

1.       Analytics/Big data Application in LIS
2.       Data Science and Visualization
3.       Disruptive Innovation and Technology
4.       Internet of Things and Libraries
5.       Cloud Computing and its Impact on Library Services
6.       Social Media and Social Networking Services for Library
7.       Plagiarism and Reference/Citation Management Tools
8.       Evaluating Library Services and Quality (LibQUAL/SERVQUAL, Gap Analysis)
9.       Web Learning and open source Learning Management System
10.     Seeking Impact and Visibility of Scholarly Communications

Last date for completed paper submission: October 15, 2017
Last date for registration: November 15, 2017

Venue:
Tata Consultancy Services, Bhubaneswar
(Unit-II)- Barabati IT/ITeS Special Economic Zone (SEZ), Plot No.. 35
Chandaka Industrial Estate, Patia
Bhubaneswar - 751 024,Odisha
India

More Details : https://sites.google.com/site/soference2017
and for any query mail to soference@gmail.com

You may contact with:
Bijoy Ketan Panda
Information Resource Centre
Tata Consultancy Services
(UNIT-I)- KALINGA PARK
IT/ITES  SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONE (SEZ),PLOT NO. 35,
CHANDAKA INDUSTRIAL ESTATE, PATIA,
Bhubaneswar - 751 024,Orissa, India
Ph:-   91-0674-6645275
Mobile: 09437079369

ILA invites nominations for the various ILA Awards /Fellowships

Indian Library Association invites nominations for the various ILA Awards /Fellowships

1. ILA - KAULA BEST LBRARIAN AWARD 2017
2. ILA - DR. L M PADHYA BEST UNIVERSITY LIBRARY AWARD 2017
3. ILA - GIDWANI-DESHPANDEY BEST ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN AWARD 2017
4. ILA - S M GANGULY AWARD 2017
5. ILA- Vendanaikee Fellowship2017

6. ILA-DR. K PADMA UMAPATHY AND KS UMAPATHY FELLOWSHIP IN LIBRARY & INFO. SCIENCE 2017

Following awards are also given in 2017 during the forthcoming 63rd ILA  conference, no nomination required as these awards will be decided by a committee as par ILA norms.

ILA- C D SHARMA AWARD 2017

ILA -P V VERGHESE AWARD 2017

Criteria for Fellowship:
a. Students securing at least 60% of marks in qualifying examinations may apply for Fellowship.
b. Students getting any other type of assistance from Government/University, etc. will not be eligible for the award of the Fellowship.
c. Not more than one Fellowship would be awarded to any one student from an institution during one year.

How to Apply:
Prescribed forms are available at www.ilaindia.net . Detailed C.V. along with duly filled in applications should reach to
ILA General Secretary,Indian Library Association,A-40-41, Flat No. 201, Ansal Building, Dr. Mukherjee Nagar, Delhi-110009,latest by30 September2017
Last date of receiving nominations extended till 30 the September 2017
More details - Click Here
or visit
http://www.ilaindia.net/images/pdf/ILA_Awards_notice.pdf

Library Trainee in National institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar

Library Trainee in National institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Gandhinagar

Name of the Posts- Library Trainee

No of Vacancy- 01

Employer- National institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)

Location- Gandhinagar, Gujarat

Salary- Rs. 10000/- PA consolidated

Educational Qualification:

Fresh Graduate in Library & Information Science.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on customized evaluation test/ written test and skill test.

Application Fee: Candidates Rs. 500/- for General/ OBC & Rs. 250/- for SC/ ST candidates in form of Demand Draft/ Bankers Cheque drawn in favour of "NIFT" payable at Gandhinagar for S.No-01, 02.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may send their applications in prescribed format along with self attested copies of certificates and testimonials pertaining to proof of age/ educational qualifications/ caste/ experience etc, Demand Draft/ Bankers cheque in an envelop must be superscribed as "Application for the post of ———" through registered post to Joint Director, National institute of Fashion Technology, NIFT Campus, Gh – 0 Road, Near Infocity, Gandhinagar 382007 on or before 08-09-2017.

Last Date - 08-09-2017

More Details- www.nift.nic.in/gandhinagar

Project Associate (Library) and Project Assistant (Library) in IIT Bhilai

Project Associate (Library) and Project Assistant (Library) in IIT Bhilai

Name of the post & no of Vacancy-

1) Project Associate (Library)- 01 

2) Project Assistant (Library)- 02 

Employer- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY BHILAI

Location- Temporary Campus, GEC Campus, Sejbahar, Raipur, 

Chhattisgarh - 492015

Project Associate (Library)

Pay scale- Rs. 29,000-40,000

Age- 45

ESSENTIAL 

QUALIFICATION- 

1) A Master Degree in Library and Information Science/Documentation 

or equivalent degreefrom a recognized University or statutory body.

2) Familiarity with emerging information technologies and ILMS (any Library Management Software).

3) Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills. 

4) Clear understanding of commitment to library 

5) User services function.

6) A minimum of 4 Years of experience at government organization/ academic institution/ research organization/ corporate sectors, etc.

DESIRABLE- 

1) One year post graduate degree/diploma in Computer Applications such as PGDCA/PGDLAN from a University or equivalent institute.

Project Assistant (Library)

Pay scale- Rs. 20,000- 26,000

Age- 35

ESSENTIAL 

QUALIFICATION:

1) Bachelor Degree in Library and Information Science/Documentation 

or equivalent degree from a recognized University or statutory body.

2) A minimum of three Years of experience at government 

organization/ academic institution/ research organization/ corporate 

sectors, etc.

OR

1) Master Degree in Library and Information Science/Documentation or 

equivalent degree from a recognized University or statutory body;.

2) A minimum of ONE Year of experience at government 

organization/ academic institution/ research organization/ corporate 

sectors, etc.

AND

3) Familiarity with emerging information technologies and ILMS (any 

Library Management Software).

4) Excellent interpersonal and Communication skills. 

5) Clear understanding of commitment to library 

6) User services function.

DESIRABLE :

IITBhilai Library opens beyond office hours, the selected candidates 

should be willing to work in shift duty.

Last Date- 08/09/17

More Details-  https://www.iitbhilai.ac.in/pdfs/2017-8-18-DraftAdvertisementforprojectstaffs-IITBHILAI-NEW-1.pdf

Library Assistant in Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research, Mumbai

Library Assistant in Indira Gandhi Institute  of  Development  Research, Mumbai

Name of the post & no of Vacancy- Library Assistant - 2 Posts

 (on contract basis)

Employer- Indira Gandhi Institute  of  Development  Research   

Location- Santosh Nagar, Film  City Road,  Goregaon(E) Mumbai-400  065 

Qualifications, Experience etc.:

The applicants must have completedMasters in Library and 

Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) or Equivalent with 55% and above marks.

Experience: 0 to 1 yearin the related areaswith strong communication skills in English (Both 

oral and written). Should have basic knowledge of ICT applications, MARC, WINISIS, MS–

Windows, MS – Office, Cataloguing – AACR II rules and Classification – DDC, and should 

have ability to develop web pages using HTML.

General Information: 

Age: 26 years as on Sept 1, 2017.

Remuneration: A consolidated amount of Rs. 18,000/- p.m. (all inclusive). In addition, 

they will also be entitled for Rs.60000/-(Rs. Sixty Thousand) per annum at the end of 

the contract, as a performance incentive, which will be based on the performance 

evaluated on the basis of various criteria, as per the institute rules.

Last Date- 08/09/17

More Details-  http://www.igidr.ac.in/careers/