May 2024 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Borderlines Event
by nandeesh nandu 21 May '24

21 May '24

Dear Professionals, An exciting event happening this Thursday. Borderlines will be hosting an online lecture titled "Cracking the Code: Exploring Disinformation through Social Network Analysis, Networked Individuality, and Social Contagion Theory," and it promises to be a fascinating discussion. Dr. Shalini R. Urs will be taking the virtual stage to delve into the intricate world of disinformation. From its historical roots to its contemporary manifestations, Dr. Urs will navigate through the labyrinth of disinformation, offering valuable insights into its impact on our society. Here are the details: Date: Thursday, 23rd May 2024 Time: 4:30 PM – 6:00 PM IST Joining Details: MS Teams (Meeting ID: 397 904 811 601 and Passcode: 2XuhHN) So, mark your calendars and don't miss out! Regards Dr. Nandeesha. B Asst. Library and Information Officer All India Institute of Speech and Hearing (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Govt. of India) Manasagangothri Mysore - 570 006.

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Co-located workshops during Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2024)
by STM STMet 2024 20 May '24

20 May '24

Fifth International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2024) Tien Giang University. My Tho, Ho Chi Min. Vietnam October 17-19, 2024 Co-located Workshops https://socio.org.uk/stm/workshop/ 1. First Workshop on Text-Based Metrics and Indicators About this workshop Many scientists have disapproved of traditional research assessment systems such as publications, citations, and impact factors. Traditional metrics are obtrusive and based on human judgements, resulting in inconsistent and non-correlative results. In the rapidly evolving landscape of research assessment systems, the emergence and development of non-bibliographic indicators have marked a significant stride toward more reliable evaluation models. This workshop aims to explore innovative research in the rapidly evolving field of text-based indicators, focusing on its integration and application within the broader scope of assessment systems. We warmly welcome submissions from all, regardless of their level of expertise, that demonstrate novel approaches, theoretical insights, and practical applications of text metrics and their role in advancing the field of research assessment systems. You can submit the papers online on the submission page with a note on text-based metrics. ————– 2. First Workshop on “Future Developments in Altmetrics” About this workshop We are excited to announce an upcoming workshop on “Future Developments in Altmetrics” that aims to break new ground in Altmetrics. The workshop will encourage discussion from academic and working experts, which promises to be an enriching experience for professionals and researchers alike. Research Assessment systems are on the rise. New advances in Assessment indicators have enabled the creation of ever more competent evaluation systems that have the potential to contribute to various types of measures. However, this potential to result in a step-change in the deployment of Altmetrics with an acceptable level of reliability is warranted. Many studies comparing Altmetrics findings with other research assessment measures reported conflicting results. Researchers and institutions must unite to transform the unique insights and innovations developed in Altmetrics from lab prototypes into robust and reliable real-life solutions for institutions. In this workshop, we create a platform structured around three specific themes: (1) the Reliability of Altmetrics indicators, (2) Scope and application perspectives, and (3) Limitations and improvements. We encourage researchers to address any issue related to Altmetrics and present their findings. Workshop Chairs 1. Amir Reza Asnafi Shahid Beheshti University. Velenjak Tehran. I.R.Iran Important Dates Submission of papers- August 05, 2024 Notification- September 01, 2024 Camera-ready (post-conference version)- October 10, 2024 Registration- October 01, 2024 Conference Dates- October 17-19, 2024 Submissions are online at the Conference Submission page. For queries, contact stm(a)socio.org.uk

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Project Linked Personnel at Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore
by Dr. Subhash Reddy B 20 May '24

20 May '24

Dear Professionals, Applications are invited for purely temporary post of Project Linked Personnel (1) for a major project on “Planning for the Research Data Management Repositories with Special Reference to Social Science” undertaken by Documentation Research and Training Centre under the Project Principal Investigator Dr. M Krishnamurthy, for a period of three years from 2024-2027 funded by the Indian Statistical Institute. (Ministry of Statistics and Program Implementation) Qualification and Experience: Candidate must have first Class Master's degree in Computer Science/ BE, BTech in Information Technology, and Master in Library and Information Science (M.L.I.Sc) or equivalent degree from a recognized university with consistent good academic record. A good knowledge in the field of Research Data, Computation, analysis, algorithms, and Portal web applications for Library and Information is required. Expertise in writing articles and abstracts will be an added advantage. Good Written and oral communication skills. He/she will be required to help collect and organize information sources relevant to the project to develop and manage a research data portal technique that will become a digital repository catering to the needs of scholars, researchers, and advanced students. Duration of Appointment: One year (extendable up to 3 years based on performance) Pay: 31,000.00 Per month (Consolidated) Age: Should not exceed 35 years as on June 2024, with usual relaxation for SC/ST/ and Physically challenged candidates. Application Procedure: Interested candidates should send their application along with their latest résumé through email to Dr. M Krishnamurthy, Project Principal investigator, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore - 560059 Email: mkrishnamurthy1304(a)gmail.com; krish(a)isibang.ac.in A brief write-up (one para) on your relevant experience and your motivation to apply for this position must be sent with your résumé on or before June 5, 2024 The Institute reserves the right not to appoint anyone in this project in case no suitable candidate is found. With regards, Dr. Subhash Reddy B Co-Principal Investigator and Librarian, PES University, 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK 3rd Stage, Bengaluru -560085

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Financial assistance for taking part in international conferences
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 May '24

20 May '24

Friends, *Please spread the word*, especially among research students and early career researchers. I received this from a friend. **** Are you an Indian researcher with accepted research work for presentation at an international scientific seminar, symposium, conference, or workshop and in need of financial assistance? Numerous agencies in India offer support for such endeavors. For detailed guidelines, please refer to the following links: SERB: https://lnkd.in/dKgJZDwk DBT: https://lnkd.in/dXhzTZ8Y CSIR: https://lnkd.in/diYyhAHf ICMR: https://lnkd.in/dvewGgea NHBM-DAE: https://lnkd.in/d83AxcZa INSA: https://lnkd.in/dMrJVq-R UGC: https://lnkd.in/ddXqKwPa AICTE-INAE: https://lnkd.in/deGVAfmi SJEF: https://lnkd.in/d__CHzaq NBHM: https://lnkd.in/d83AxcZa ICPR: https://lnkd.in/dJSmrqpk India Network Foundation Travel Grant: https://lnkd.in/dwSbaS2h DBT-CTEP: https://lnkd.in/dXhzTZ8Y ACM India-IARCS: https://lnkd.in/dueBdMVf SHIVDASANI FOUNDATION : https://lnkd.in/dBSjrrSq IBRO: https://lnkd.in/dwhYSjmE IITB: https://lnkd.in/dgbjzQV8 RSC-IND: https://lnkd.in/dtqM-FJz -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
by Suresh Balutagi 18 May '24

18 May '24

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate it if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request that you encourage potential candidates to apply for these positions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BENGALURU Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institue of Science, Bengaluru is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science (Graduated in the year 2023 and 2024 only) from recognized Indian universities with consistent good academic record, to serve as Project Trainee purely on a temporary basis for two years. Persons having good communication and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and passion to learn new skills and deliver services using emerging new tools and technology will be preferred. Number of Positions: 06 positions (UR-02, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-01) Duration: Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis for a period of 2 years. Maximum Age Limit: 26 years, As on the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation as per GoI norms (if applicable) will be extended. Remuneration/Emoluments: 25,000/- pm (Consolidated) 1. Library & Information Management (LIM) Project Trainee, No. of Positions - 06 Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any Discipline followed by a Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) or its equivalent (Graduated in the year 2023 and 2024 only). The applicants should have secured a minimum of second class or equivalent in the basic academic degree and First Class or equivalent in the professional degree declared by the University. Selected Project Trainees are expected to work 6 days a week on any of the three shifts, including night shifts and holidays. Holiday duties will also be assigned. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistently good academic record, performance in the written test, and personal interview. Date for written test & interview: Will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Deadline for submitting Applications: On or Before 20.05.2024. Link for Applying Online: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/ To view the full advertisement, please follow the link: https://iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3.-Advertisement.pdf Thanks & Regards, Suresh Balutagi Librarian (I/c) JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru - 560 012. bbsuresh(a)iisc.ac.in

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(no subject)
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '24

17 May '24

Friends, ALA has come up with this statement: https://stories.gilead.com/articles/from-the-margins-gilead-book-uniquely-c… . Do we need one like this in India to restore more rights for users? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Librarians must interact with researchers much more than they
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '24

17 May '24

Fellow Academic and research Librarians, All of us know our work is not confined to what we do with inanimate objects - books, reports, online content, managing our budgets to get the maximum benefit to our clients/users, and so on. The most important part of any, especially an academic/research, library is not these physical things and not even efficient management of the scarce resources allotted to the library. It is people as Washington State University's business librarian Gabriella Reznowski would tell you. See how in partnership with Assistant professor Amrita Lahiri, Ms Reznowski helped Lahiri's entrepreneurial management class complete their term project in which they pick a research question focused on entrepreneurship and conduct a survey of the literature relevant to their question. They interview entrepreneurs and use databases such as Pitchbook and Statista to find answers.Dr Lahiri considers the university's libraries to be a critical ally in pursuing this objective. Please see https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/05/16/carson-colleges-amrita-lahiri-named-re… . The question for us in India is how often do we see such active collaboration between faculty and librarians even in the best of our higher educational institutions? Saying that in the Internet era researchers have direct access to the info they need through their laptops is not good enough. How many of us know the current questions our professors and students are investigating? How often do we meet them and discuss their information needs? I have had the privilege of knowing a few librarians who excelled in serving their academic clients beyond their expectations. I will only name two of them: Mr V Sarangan, who came from Salem in Tamil Nadu with a Third class BA and a basic diploma/degree in library science to join as a technical assistant in the CSIR headquarter's library in New Delhi. His lowly status notwithstanding he did a marvellous jof. He knew which officer, be it the Director General or Head of Planning or Manpower division, would benefit by reading which latest arrivals from among the books, reports, journal articles, etc. Then there was Ratnakar, now retired, of the Raman Research Institute, who knew the research interests of virtually every researcher in the campus from the Director down to the freshly recruited research student. I have benefited much from both of them although I was not working in the same institution. I would like to hear such positive examples from the current crop of librarians. With best wishes, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Suggestions for improving the scholarly communication ecosystem in India
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '24

17 May '24

Friends, I have some suggestions for Indian scientists and those involved in supporting research. 1. All publishing authors (from India) may be persuaded to register with ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and obtain a unique author identity. Mine is below the signature line. [To obtain a unique ORCID identity, one may follow these steps: 1. *Register for an ORCID ID*: - Visit the ORCID website[1] and click on "Register now." - Fill in your name, email address, and create a password. - If you already have an ORCID ID, select the appropriate option; otherwise, continue with the registration process[4]. 2. *Verify Your Information*: - Review the list of researchers with similar names and select the correct profile or continue with registration if you don't have an ORCID ID yet[4]. 3. *Set Up Your Profile*: - Create a password and adjust the visibility settings for your profile to ensure it is visible to everyone, as ORCID is designed to help researchers share their information with others[4]. 4. *Agree to Terms and Register*: - Check the terms of use boxes, complete the registration process, and confirm that you are not a robot[4]. 5. *Utilize Your ORCID ID*: - Once registered, your ORCID ID will serve as a unique and persistent identifier throughout your career, even if your name changes or you move to a different organization[4]. 6. *Link Your Publications and Works*: - Add your publications, funding information, and other works to your ORCID profile to showcase your research output and achievements[4]. By following these steps, you can easily obtain a unique ORCID identity that distinguishes you as a researcher and helps in accurately attributing your scholarly work[4][5]. Citations: [1] https://orcid.org [2] https://libguides.uprm.edu/orcid-en [3] https://info.orcid.org/documentation/api-tutorials/api-tutorial-get-and-aut… [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFpgseSN7kE [5] https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/orcid/index} **** 2. All institutions which are shown as affiliations in the byline of a research article/report/preprint/any other kind of published stuff should be persuaded to register and obtain unique organizational RoR (Research Organization Registry). [To obtain a unique institutional identity using the Research Organization Registry (ROR), please follow these steps: 1. *Check if your institution already has a ROR ID* - Search for your institution on the ROR website[3] to see if it already has a unique ROR ID assigned. - If your institution is listed, you can use the provided ROR ID. 2. *Request a new ROR ID if needed* - If your institution is not listed, you can request a new ROR ID by submitting a form on the ROR website[3]. - Provide details about your institution, such as its official name, website, and address. **** 3. *Validate and update your institution's ROR profile* - Once your institution has a ROR ID, review the associated profile information for accuracy. - If any details need to be updated, such as name variants or address information, you can request changes by contacting the ROR team[3]. **** 4. *Open Researcher and Contributor ID* - Encourage researchers affiliated with your institution to include the ROR ID in their publications and grant applications. - Provide guidance to researchers on how to properly format and include the ROR ID. **** 5. *Monitor and maintain your institution's ROR profile* - Regularly review your institution's ROR profile to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date. - If any changes occur, such as mergers, name changes, or new campuses, update the ROR profile accordingly[3]. By obtaining a unique ROR ID and maintaining an accurate institutional profile, your institution can ensure consistent and reliable identification in research information systems and databases[3]. Citations: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8391995/ [2] https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/unique-identifier-UID [3] https://clarivate.com/blog/getting-the-full-picture-institutional-unificati… [4] https://education.icar.gov.in/Latest_Universal_Student_ID_for_ICAR_for_webs… [5] https://www.thehindu.com/education/registration-of-students-for-unique-iden… for accuracy. **** 3. We should insist that all authors deposit their published work both in *Zenodo.org* and *BASE* in the interest of long term preservation and ease of access to anyone, anywhere, anytime. I have already done that. Both are managed by reputed organizations and are free to use. Librarians in academic and other research-performing institutions may be given training to assist in this. 4. Authors may be persuaded to adopt preprint as the first choice of communication of all new results. There are many of them (and one can obtain a list from COAR), the well-known ones being arXiv, bioRxiv, chemRxiv, SocArXiv, etc. 5. Authors may be persuaded NOT to publish in commercial journals. If they still want to do that they should not pay APC. Certainly NO FUNDING AGENCY SHOULD UNDERWRITE APC. Transferring taxpayers; money to publishers is immoral and unethical. With best wishes, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658On

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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 17 May '24

17 May '24

Dear Sir Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, India One of our Library Patrons is looking for under listed Articles for her Academic usage. Details: 1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1383762123000711 2. https://journals.lww.com/amjforensicmedicine/abstract/9900/the_role_of_fing… It will be great, if you can help us. (email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in) Thank you in advance Regards | सादर *Gaurang Raval *| *गौरांग रावल* Library & Information Officer | पुस्तकालय और सूचना अधिकारी *Rashtriya Raksha University India *| *राष्ट्रीय रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय भारत* Lavad - Dehgam, Gandhinagar – 382305 | लवाड - देहगाम, गांधीनगर - ३८२३०५ Gujarat, India | गुजरात, भारत Contact No: 8160885285; Ext. 894 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ८९४ https://rru.ac.in/mr-gaurang-raval/ RRU <https://rru.ac.in/>| Library <https://rru.ac.in/library-facilities/> | OPAC <https://opac.rru.ac.in/>| RemoteXS <https://rru.remotexs.in/user/login> |Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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Papers matter and not journals or publishers
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 May '24

16 May '24

Friends, Often scientists and librarians go by big names. But not all papers in big name journals are top class and not all journals published by big name publishers are decent journals. Please see what is happening at Wiley: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/05/15/wiley-shutter-19… https://retractionwatch.com/2023/03/21/nearly-20-hindawi-journals-delisted-… What really matters is what is in an individual paper and NOT in which journal it was published or by which publisher. Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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