All Forum Tagged 'University' - LIS Links2024-03-28T21:50:46Zhttp://lislinks.com/forum/topic/listForTag?tag=University&feed=yes&xn_auth=noDravidian University Full Time Ph.D Notification 2023tag:lislinks.com,2023-07-13:2013205:Topic:12165242023-07-13T17:41:30.137ZJagadish Bujugundalahttp://lislinks.com/profile/JagadishBujugundala262
<p><br></br> Dravidian University invites applications for admission into Ph.D., Programmes (Full-time) for the academic year 2023-2024. It is applicable to the candi who are qualified in UGC-NET-JRF/UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED </p>
<p>Research Fellowship and similar National level tests. The University offers the following disciplines.<br></br> Sciences : Biotechnology, Computer Science, fiararl *Information Science. Arts and Humanities: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu, Linguistics, Folklore,…</p>
<p><br/> Dravidian University invites applications for admission into Ph.D., Programmes (Full-time) for the academic year 2023-2024. It is applicable to the candi who are qualified in UGC-NET-JRF/UGC-NET/UGC-CSIR NET/GATE/CEED </p>
<p>Research Fellowship and similar National level tests. The University offers the following disciplines.<br/> Sciences : Biotechnology, Computer Science, fiararl *Information Science. Arts and Humanities: English, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil, Tulu, Linguistics, Folklore, History, Education and Comparative Dravidian Literature (C.D.L)<br/> Sale of applications from 12.7 .2023 to 21.1 .2023 and last date for submission of filled-in application forms is 21.1 .2023. The Date and place of Intervierv will be intbrmed later.</p>
<p>Note: Applications can be obtained in person from the Oio the Dean, Academic Affui.r, Dravidian University, I(uppam on payment of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- f<SC/ST/PHC) through Bank Challan. Also, the application can be downloaded from the University Website, such applicants shall pay Rs.550/- (Rs. 450iSC/ST/Differently-abled) through DD drawn in favour of "The Registrar, Dravidian University" and payable at Kuppam and it can be sent by post to Dean, Academic Affairs, Dravidian University, Kuppam -5 17 426 .</p>
<p><br/> For further details visit website: <a href="http://www.drAyidianuniversity.ac.in">www.drAyidianuniversity.ac.in</a> or contact No.<br/> 833103910<br/> <br/> REGISTRAR</p> Application of Social Media in University Librariestag:lislinks.com,2020-03-07:2013205:Topic:10284172020-03-07T11:55:01.437ZNihal Alamhttp://lislinks.com/profile/NihalAlam
<p>Dear Sir/Madam,</p>
<p>I am pursuing doctoral research on the application of Social Media in University Libraries from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). For this, a questionnaire is designed to get the views of the library professionals and users on social media. I request you to spare your valuable time for filling these questionnaires. The answers will be kept confidential and will be used strictly for this research purpose only.</p>
<p>Your cooperation will be highly…</p>
<p>Dear Sir/Madam,</p>
<p>I am pursuing doctoral research on the application of Social Media in University Libraries from Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU). For this, a questionnaire is designed to get the views of the library professionals and users on social media. I request you to spare your valuable time for filling these questionnaires. The answers will be kept confidential and will be used strictly for this research purpose only.</p>
<p>Your cooperation will be highly appreciated.</p>
<p>Link for Library Professional <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nihlib">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nihlib</a></p>
<p>For Users <a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nihusr">https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/nihusr</a></p>
<p>Thanking you.</p>
<p>Yours sincerely,</p>
<p> (Nihal Alam)</p>
<p></p> Online Application for Admission to Master of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchartag:lislinks.com,2018-06-20:2013205:Topic:9475822018-06-20T15:17:14.294ZDr. Manoj Kumar Sinhahttp://lislinks.com/profile/DrManojKumarSinha
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assam University , Silchar (A Central University ) invites online application from the eligible graduates (45 %) for admission to</span> <b style="font-size: 12pt;">Two year Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.sc.).</b> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Reservation Policy as per GoI guidelines. </b></span><b style="font-size: 12pt;"> </b></span></p>
<p>Online applications for other courses are also…</p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Assam University , Silchar (A Central University ) invites online application from the eligible graduates (45 %) for admission to</span> <b style="font-size: 12pt;">Two year Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.sc.).</b> <span style="font-size: 16px;"><b>Reservation Policy as per GoI guidelines. </b></span><b style="font-size: 12pt;"> </b></span></p>
<p>Online applications for other courses are also invited. </p>
<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The last date of submission of online application is 2nd July 2018</span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>For details please visit Assam University Web Site at : <a href="http://www.aus.ac.in/">http://www.aus.ac.in/</a> </b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><b>For any query please feel free to contact :</b></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Prof. Manoj Kumar Sinha</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Dean, SVSLSc & Head of the Department </b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Department of Library and Information Science </b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Assam University , Silchar -788 011</b></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><b>Mob: 09435231672</b></span></p> National record set up by Social Science Cyber Librarytag:lislinks.com,2016-11-25:2013205:Topic:8612402016-11-25T05:21:30.382ZSyed Ali Raza Naqvihttp://lislinks.com/profile/SyedAliRazaNaqvi
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<p align="center"><b>Social Science Cyber Library, AMU sets a National Record as per its registration in</b></p>
<p align="center"><b>Limca Book of Records</b></p>
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<p>The Editor of Limca Book of Records, VijayaGhose, after a thorough enquiry, issued a certificate of National record to the <a href="http://socsccybraryamu.ac.in" target="_blank">Social Science Cyber Library</a>Social Science Cyber Library on 24th October 2016. The certificate…</p>
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<p align="center"><b>Social Science Cyber Library, AMU sets a National Record as per its registration in</b></p>
<p align="center"><b>Limca Book of Records</b></p>
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<p>The Editor of Limca Book of Records, VijayaGhose, after a thorough enquiry, issued a certificate of National record to the <a href="http://socsccybraryamu.ac.in" target="_blank">Social Science Cyber Library</a>Social Science Cyber Library on 24th October 2016. The certificate mentions that the Social Science Cyber Library (<a href="http://www.socsccybraryamu.ac.in">www.socsccybraryamu.ac.in</a>) at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) is the first library in the world thatcollectsand updates daily the web-based e-resources in public domain available in the form of e-books, e-journals, in-house lectures, websites, databases, subject gateways, video lectures of eminent scholars and ahost of software pertaining toSocial Sciences. The Cybrary provides access to the social scientists across the globe through a user friendly interface and is presently being accessed in 142 countries for research and scholarship so far. Set up under the leadership of Prof.Shabahat Husain, Chairperson, Deptt. of Library and Information Sc.andthe then Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, the Cybrary was inaugurated by Shri Pranab Mukherjee, the President of India, on 27<sup>th</sup>December, 2013.The Cybrary was awarded ISO9001:2008 certificate in 2015, and is registered in the ‘Directories of Open Access Repositories of U.K.’ called DOAR and<b> </b>ROAR. </p>
<p> Lt. General Zameer Uddin Shah, Vice- Chancellor mentioned this achievement in his convocation address on 1<sup>st</sup>November 2016. Brigadier Syed Ahmad Ali, the Pro- Vice-Chancellor described it as ‘a milestone and an exemplary achievement, not only for the Department of Library and Information Science but also for the entire University’. He congratulated Prof. Shabahat Husain and his team for this feat.</p>
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<p> </p> Join PhD Programme in Algappa Universitytag:lislinks.com,2016-08-02:2013205:Topic:8435152016-08-02T15:35:58.754ZDr.P.MUTHU MARIhttp://lislinks.com/profile/PMUTHUMARI
<p>Dear Professional friends,</p>
<p>Any one wish to do PhD in LIS visit <a href="http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in">www.alagappauniversity.ac.in</a></p>
<p>Last date of apply for PhD is 05.08.16</p>
<p>Thanks & Regards<br/> Dr.P.Muthumari<br/> Librarian<br/> AUCAS<br/> Paramakudi<br/> Tamilnadu<br/> ph:09994381647</p>
<p>Dear Professional friends,</p>
<p>Any one wish to do PhD in LIS visit <a href="http://www.alagappauniversity.ac.in">www.alagappauniversity.ac.in</a></p>
<p>Last date of apply for PhD is 05.08.16</p>
<p>Thanks & Regards<br/> Dr.P.Muthumari<br/> Librarian<br/> AUCAS<br/> Paramakudi<br/> Tamilnadu<br/> ph:09994381647</p> Shortlisted Candidates for Assistant Librarian and Info Scientist in Tripura Universitytag:lislinks.com,2013-12-21:2013205:Topic:6056942013-12-21T14:15:36.896ZApurba Jyoti Majumderhttp://lislinks.com/profile/ApurbaJyotiMajumder
<p>List of candidates for Assistant Librarian (UR)<br></br>19th January, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Academic Building–I & II of Tripura University…</p>
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<p>List of candidates for Assistant Librarian (UR)<br/>19th January, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. in the Academic Building–I & II of Tripura University</p>
<p><a href="http://www.tripura-university.in/images/universitymedia/EmploymentNotification/List_of_candidates_called_for_written_test_for_the_post_of_Assistant_Librarian_UR_.pdf">http://www.tripura-university.in/images/universitymedia/EmploymentNotification/List_of_candidates_called_for_written_test_for_the_post_of_Assistant_Librarian_UR_.pdf</a></p>
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<p>List of candidates for Information Scientist (UR)<br/>19th January, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Academic Building–I & II of Tripura University </p>
<p><a href="http://www.tripura-university.in/images/universitymedia/EmploymentNotification/List_of_candidates_called_for_written_test_for_the_post_of_Information_Scientist_UR_.pdf">http://www.tripura-university.in/images/universitymedia/EmploymentNotification/List_of_candidates_called_for_written_test_for_the_post_of_Information_Scientist_UR_.pdf</a></p>
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<p></p> Admission Notice for IPP Course Work at Assam University, Silchartag:lislinks.com,2013-12-20:2013205:Topic:6053282013-12-20T06:20:03.355ZDr. Manoj Kumar Sinhahttp://lislinks.com/profile/DrManojKumarSinha
<p>Applications in prescribed form are invited for admission to the Integrated Pre-Ph. D. Course <br></br>Work for Registration to M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme (on successful completion of Course Work) for the <br></br>academic session starting from 2014 to be offered by Assam University. For details please visit following link:…</p>
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<p>Applications in prescribed form are invited for admission to the Integrated Pre-Ph. D. Course <br/>Work for Registration to M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme (on successful completion of Course Work) for the <br/>academic session starting from 2014 to be offered by Assam University. For details please visit following link:</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil-Ph%20D%20Admission%20Notice%202014%20date%2018-12-2013.pdf">http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil-Ph%20D%20Admission%20Notice%202014%20date%2018-12-2013.pdf</a></p>
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<p>Dr. Manoj Kumar Sinha</p>
<p>Head of the Department</p>
<p>Assam University, Silchar</p> Informatics (IS/ICT) Masters Scholarships from Manchester University; one-year MSc ICT4D programme;tag:lislinks.com,2013-05-28:2013205:Topic:5207782013-05-28T10:52:02.177ZSurendra Kumar Palhttp://lislinks.com/profile/surendrakumarpal
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<div id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6487"><div id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6486"><div id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6485"><div id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6484" class="yiv6755124143MsoNormal"> <span id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6488" style="font-size: 10.0pt;">The 2013 Development Leaders Scholarships - worth £15,200 - are available for developing country applicants to the <a id="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6517" rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="http://www.sed.manchester.ac.uk/postgraduate/taught/courses/06237/?code=06237&pg=all" name="yui_3_7_2_1_1369733370596_6517">one-year MSc ICT4D programme</a>; creating ICT4D champions. </span></div>
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</div> Admission Notice for IPP Course Work for M.Phil./ Ph. D. Programme, Session 2013 at Assam University, Silchartag:lislinks.com,2012-12-20:2013205:Topic:4419902012-12-20T06:58:17.204ZDr. Manoj Kumar Sinhahttp://lislinks.com/profile/DrManojKumarSinha
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<p style="text-align: left;">Applications in prescribed form are invited for admission to the Integrated Pre-Ph. D. Course<br></br>Work for Registration to M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme (on successful completion of Course Work) for the<br></br>academic session 2013 to be offered by the following Departments of Assam University:-</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><br></br>A. Departments offering both M. Phil. & Ph. D. Programme (Silchar H.Q.)<br></br>1. Linguistics, 2. Bengali, 3. Hindi, 4. Manipuri,…</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Applications in prescribed form are invited for admission to the Integrated Pre-Ph. D. Course<br/>Work for Registration to M. Phil. / Ph. D. Programme (on successful completion of Course Work) for the<br/>academic session 2013 to be offered by the following Departments of Assam University:-</p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><br/>A. Departments offering both M. Phil. & Ph. D. Programme (Silchar H.Q.)<br/>1. Linguistics, 2. Bengali, 3. Hindi, 4. Manipuri, 5. Sanskrit, 6. English, 7. Arabic, 8. Economics, 9.<br/>Commerce, 10. Political Science, 11. History, 12. Sociology, 13. Social Work, 14. Mass Communication, 15.<br/>Philosophy, 16. Education, 17. Physics, 18. Chemistry, 19. Mathematics, 20. Computer Science, 21. Life<br/>Science and Bioinformatics, 22. Biotechnology, 23. Ecology & Environmental Science, 24. Library &<br/>Information Science, 25. Microbiology.</p>
<p>For details : Link can be followed </p>
<p><a href="http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil%20&%20Ph%20D%20Admission%20Notice%202013.pdf">http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil%20&%20Ph%20D%20Admission%20Notice%202013.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil%20&%20Ph%20D%20Prospectus.pdf">http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil%20&%20Ph%20D%20Prospectus.pdf</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil%20&%20Ph%20D%20Admission%20Form%202013.pdf">http://www.aus.ac.in/M%20Phil%20&%20Ph%20D%20Admission%20Form%202013.pdf</a> </p>
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<p>(Source : Assam University, Silchar Web Site : <a href="http://www.aus.ac.in">http://www.aus.ac.in</a> )</p> Call for efforts to promote open access platforms....tag:lislinks.com,2012-12-19:2013205:Topic:4409142012-12-19T08:11:34.925ZViswanath.G.Shttp://lislinks.com/profile/ViswanathGS
<p><strong>'The world is yet to transform into a community that believes in the free dissemination of information.'</strong></p>
<p><strong>A decade has passed since the signing of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), but the world is yet to transform into a community that believes in the free dissemination of information and in knowledge as a public good. The scientific and academic community needs to spur policy makers to switch to Open Access platforms, according to Leslie Chan, head…</strong></p>
<p><strong>'The world is yet to transform into a community that believes in the free dissemination of information.'</strong></p>
<p><strong>A decade has passed since the signing of the Budapest Open Access Initiative (BOAI), but the world is yet to transform into a community that believes in the free dissemination of information and in knowledge as a public good. The scientific and academic community needs to spur policy makers to switch to Open Access platforms, according to Leslie Chan, head of the Department of Social Sciences, University of Toronto.</strong></p>
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