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Big publisher appears to favour quantity ll quality
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

This news story may be of interest to both researchers and academic librarians. https://retractionwatch.com/2024/02/12/econ-journal-board-quits-en-masse-be… Best. Arun

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Fwd: Are you using OpenStax? Let us know in 1 easy step!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Please spread the word among faculty and Bachelor's and Master's students. Thanks. Arun ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: OpenStax <info(a)openstax.org> Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024, 10:30 Subject: Are you using OpenStax? Let us know in 1 easy step! To: <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Help us create more free educational resources! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: OpenStax] <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/2024-02-13/21dsxh6/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQ…> We believe education is a public good ------------------------------ As one of the world’s largest publishers of open educational resources, we need your help to keep our momentum going. *To continue creating free resources for you and your students, we need to know what exactly you're using!* If you've decided to use OpenStax in your classroom this spring, please take a minute to fill out our adoption form below. Our future philanthropic funding is based on faculty adoptions and the number of students we impact, so *your response plays a huge role in helping millions of students experience an affordable, engaging education!* Tell us you're using OpenStax! <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/spring-email-4-prospects-adopt/21dsxh9/2…> ------------------------------ *So, how exactly does your adoption update help us create more free textbooks and resources?* ------------------------------ 1 <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/spring-email-4-prospects-adopt/21dsxh9/2…> As part of Rice University, a nonprofit institution, we rely on your updates to help us secure donations and future philanthropic funding. The more we can quantify our impact, the more support we can garner to continue doing what we love. ------------------------------ 2 <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/spring-email-4-prospects-adopt/21dsxh9/2…> By knowing which textbooks and offerings are most utilized, we're able to create more resources based on what is actually being used in classrooms across the globe. C O N N E C T W I T H U S : <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/21dsxhd/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQNv…> <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/21dsxhh/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQNv…> <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/21dsxhl/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQNv…> *Donate to OpenStax today <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/onation-support-openstax-email/21dsxhp/2…>* *Copyright © 2024, All rights reserved.* update subscription preferences <https://www2.openstax.org/openstax-email-preferences?ehash=a8da8385ab7083bf…> Our mailing address is: OpenStax 6100 Main St. MS-375 Houston, Texas 77005 <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/2024-02-13/21dsxhs/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQ…>

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DRTC Colloquium 1 (2023-2025) Title: Navigating UX in Libraries: Crafting User-Centric Experiences for Evolving Patron Needs
by Debanjali Bain 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 Colloquium 1 (2023-2025) Title: Navigating UX in Libraries: Crafting User-Centric Experiences for Evolving Patron Needs Abstract User experience (UX) is a popular and influential concept in the design and evaluation of library services and spaces. UX in libraries has become a pivotal aspect of shaping engaging and accessible interactions for patrons. Libraries are adapting to meet evolving user needs, leveraging UX principles to enhance discoverability and accessibility of different resources. The colloquium focuses on the critical intersection of User Experience and the contemporary challenges faced by librarians in the transformative age. This presentation delves into the art of enhancing user experiences within libraries, exploring the impact of digital transformations and evolving information-seeking habits. Practical strategies to make libraries more user-centric will be highlighted, ensuring they align seamlessly with the changing needs of patrons in today's dynamic landscape. By navigating through the complexities of UX, librarians can craft experiences that bridge the traditional and the contemporary. With UX knowledge, librarians can be empowered with insights to transform their spaces, services, and digital interfaces. The focus will be on user needs and serving them better through user-centric approaches. Topics and speakers: Introduction: UX for Libraries CH Nishanth Kumar Information Seeking Behavior, IA, and Navigation Jahnavi Sreeram Applied Holistic UX Batsal Patwa Improvement through Interaction Design Racha Singh Case Study and Conclusion Nivashini Kohila T Coordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date: 13/02/24 Time: 3:30 pm Venue: DRTC Class Room (G-16), ISI Bangalore.

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Academic Publishing Statistics
by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Friends, See "Academic Publishers Statistics" June 21, 2023 by Dimitrije Curcic. https://wordsrated.com/academic-publishing-statistics/#more-7601 Here are some excerpts. The worldwide revenue from academic publishing stands at over $19 billion per year. Out of this figure, over 50% is attributed to 5 major publishing companies – Elsevier, John Wiley & Sons, Taylor & Francis, Springer Nature, and SAGE. [These corporations are collectively referred to as the publishing oligarchs] The academic publishing industry has one of the biggest profit margins, sometimes amounting to 40%. Major players in academic publishing generate larger profit margins than some of the most successful tech companies, like Google and Amazon. Elsevier is the biggest academic publishing company in the world, generating over $3.35 in revenue. SAGE, Springer Nature, and John Wiley & Sons all generate over $1.5 billion annually. **** The Indian Government is planning to adopt the *One Nation One Subscription* (ONOS) plan. The implementation has been postponed at least twice. If adopted, it would mean paying unaffordably huge sums to these (and other publishers). It is difficult to believe that the publishers will agree to accept a penny less than what they have been earning from India currently. Indeed, they will ask for much more for two reasons, viz. their journals would become accessible to many times more institutions and individuals than at present, and usually they increase prices of journals/ bundles by 6-10% every year. Argentina attempted a similar programme in 2021. Their pilot programme was restricted to providing access to universities and students but not the lay public. India would do well to join the worldwide movement of community-led open science and promote initiatives such as Green open access, interoperable institutional and global repositories, preprints followed by post public peer review,open access databases, and work closely with non-commercial efforts like the Leiden ranking With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam

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OA books
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Feb '24

11 Feb '24

Friends, Over 78,000 academic peer-reviewed *open access* books are listed in the Directory of Open Access Books. JSTOR offers more than 9,000 open access (OA) books from 125+ publishers, covering various disciplines and languages, Please see https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/cornell-open/ How many of our students and faculty are using them? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Should AI companies take free advantage of public domain material gathered by a large community of 'open' folks over the years?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Feb '24

11 Feb '24

Friends, Please see https://creativecommons.org/2024/02/11/an-invitation-for-creators-activists… . And contribute your views. Arun

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New Usage Statistics feature in Koha for all your electronic resources
by vinod mishra 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Dear All The Koha community recently incorporated a new Electronic Resource Management module in Koha. Starting from version 23.11, the new “eUsage” feature has been introduced within this module. This functionality empowers librarians to promptly generate usage statistics reports without relying on third-party services from different publishers. Librarians will now have the flexibility to produce customized reports at their convenience. The following steps, accompanied by examples, are outlined to activate and generate e-resource reports from Koha. It is important to note that this feature supports COUNTER 5 Code of Practice compliant reports. For details please refer to: https://itshelp.co.in/2024/02/guide-to-generating-electronic-resource-usage… With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, (Ph.D, MLISC, MA, B.Sc, DCA) Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 URL: https://vinod.itshelp.co.in/ <http://vinod.itshelp.co.in/> ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874> Scopus ID: 57223138343 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi*

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Copyright and OA to research
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Friends, Here is a survey being conduced by Prof. John Willinsky, founder of PKP-OJS software and the Khosla Family professor Emerits at Stanford University, and Stefanie Savage, Scholarly Communication and Copyright librarian of the University of British Columbia. All Academic and research librarians are encouraged to take part. Please spread the word among academic and research librarians. With best wishes, Arun *Copyright and Open Access to Research: An International Survey of Academic Librarians* Thank you for your interest in this study. The aim of this research is to explore academic librarian attitudes towards copyright reform, particularly as it relates to changes that may help support open access to research. This survey consists of 7 items and, with the background information provided, should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. No personal identifying information will be requested or captured, including your IP address. Only general information about your professional role and country of residence will be recorded. As data is collected anonymously, once submitted, it cannot be withdrawn. The responses you provide will be stored in a restricted-access electronic file on University of British Columbia secure servers and may be used in academic publications, conference presentations, and reports for external organizations and websites. Please note that researchers may be required by granting agencies or journals to make their findings or de-identified data available at the time of publication in order to comply with principles of open access, which serve to foster the broad dissemination of research findings to the public. Because survey responses are collected anonymously, the open distribution of survey data does not have any additional impact on respondents. The Co-investigators on this project are Stephanie Savage, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian, University of British Columbia and John Willinsky, Khosla Family Professor Emeritus, Stanford University. If you have questions you can contact the researchers at stephanie.savage(a)ubc.ca, or willinsk(a)stanford.edu. *Who can you contact if you have complaints or concerns about the study?* If you have any concerns or complaints about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences while participating in this study, contact the Research Participant Complaint Line in the UBC Office of Research Ethics at 604-822-8598 or if long distance, e-mail RSIL(a)ors.ubc.ca or call toll free 1-877-822-8598. Reference Ethics ID # H23-03320 - *Yes, I consent to participating in this survey.* - *No, I do not consent to participating in this survey.*

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI & ACM
by Mohan Hr 06 Feb '24

06 Feb '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI & ACM * 10th Feb 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "AI Tools for Academic Research, Writing and Publishing" by Dr. K.S. Sowmiya Rani, Editor, Editage & Founder, Sowmis_AWW. Register at https://bit.ly/3RwgeAP 24th Feb 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & Hindustan Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to the webinar on "Use Cases in AI Integrated AR & VR" by Mr. S.K. Prahalad, Founder & CEO, ZyenaLABS - India & Finland. Register at https://bit.ly/3U9xv5R More Events in Feb 2024: https://bit.ly/feb2024events 9th Mar 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai , IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Securing Connected World of IOT/IOE" by Dr. N. Sarat Chandra Babu, Advisor, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Advisor, Broadband India Forum (BIF), Former ED, Society for Electronic Transactions & Security (SETS). Register at https://bit.ly/3OxQl2L 23rd Mar 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Generative AI and AI tools for Higher Education" by Dr. Hemachandran Kannan, Director AI Research Centre, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India. Register at https://bit.ly/487iuo9 *Interesting Reads And Information Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240201: https://bit.ly/irai-240201 Stories in IRAI -- 240121: https://bit.ly/irai-240121 Stories in IRAI -- 240111: https://bit.ly/47tNDCc Stories in IRAI -- 240101: https://bit.ly/irai-240101 Stories in IRAI -- 231221: https://bit.ly/irai-231221 Stories in IRAI -- 231211: https://bit.ly/irai-231211 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P

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Research Questionnaire for LIS Professionals: Scholarly Productivity and Publishing Practices of Indian Library and Information Science Professionals
by Shiva Kumara SU 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Dear Professionals, I am Mr. Shiva Kumara S U, Research Scholar in the Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India. I have undertaken research work on the topic entitled “Scholarly Productivity and Publishing Practices of Indian Library and Information Science Professionals: An Exploratory Study” under the guidance of Prof. B.T. Sampath Kumar, Professor and Chairman, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University. In support of my research work, I am herewith sharing a questionnaire which aimed to know the publishing practices of LIS professionals. I shall be grateful to you if you could answer the questions and express your views as accurately as possible. The information collected from you will be kept confidential and used only for research purpose. Click here to respond to the Survey. <https://forms.gle/vLu2pMA7qeGHJwLj7> *or * Google form Link: https://forms.gle/vLu2pMA7qeGHJwLj7 Thanking you Shiva Kumara S U *Research Scholar*

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