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

Job Opportunities- Resource Person in Open-source Software & AI Tools in Academia
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 31 Aug '24

31 Aug '24

Job OpportunitiesResource Person in Open-source Software & AI Tools in Academia Join *LibAuto,* a prominent library automation and digitization service provider in India, and become a valuable part of our team. We are seeking individuals with expertise in open-source software including *Koha, SLiMS, VuFind, SubjectsPlus, Summon, DSpace, Calibre, Vivo, Fedora, eprints, Mendeley, Zotero, Coral, AI tools for academic use, and more.* *Responsibilities:* - Guide academic staff and students in using open-source software and AI tools. - Conduct workshops and training sessions. - Collaborate with faculty to integrate tools into the curriculum. *Requirements:* - Strong knowledge of open-source software and AI. - Excellent communication skills. - Previous teaching or technical support experience is preferred. *Work Environment: Online* Join us in shaping the future of academia! Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to *contact.libauto(a)gmail.com <contact.libauto(a)gmail.com>* *Please feel free to contact us for any queries.* *Please feel free to contact us for any queries.* *Lib**Auto**: *-the smart library *(A Leading Library Automation Company in India)* *Address:* St. No-5, Nanak Nagri, Abohar- 152116 (Punjab) *Contact: **094631-16032* *Email:* *contact.libauto(a)gmail.com* <https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8356505617480024152/82985139997732…> Website: *www.libauto.in* <http://www.libauto.in> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Library Automation2" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to contactlibauto2+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/contactlibauto2/CAPZkjaq80G1km%3D2LJNNAfv….

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Fwd: Global Consultation on Draft Principles of Open Science Monitoring
by Shamprasad Pujar 30 Aug '24

30 Aug '24

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Fri, 30 Aug, 2024, 06:09 Subject: Global Consultation on Draft Principles of Open Science Monitoring To: <LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu> From: Ann Shumelda Okerson <asokerson(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, 29 Aug 2024 11:01:26 -0400 As part of the ongoing efforts to advance open science monitoring in alignment with the 2021 UNESCO Recommendation on Open Science, UNESCO is calling for inputs and comments from all the regions and interested stakeholders on the Draft Principles for Open Science Monitoring. Deadline for inputs: 30 November 2024 More at: https://www.unesco.org/en/articles/call-inputs-global-consultation-draft-pr…

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Request for articles
by Kantharaja 29 Aug '24

29 Aug '24

Dear Professionals, One of our faculty members needs these journal articles for his research work. If anyone has access to these articles, Kindly share the same. 1. Machine Learning Based Real-Time Diagnosis of Mental Stress Using Photoplethysmography (https://www.scientific.net/JBBBE.55.154) 2. A comprehensive review of freshwater production from atmospheric air – techniques, challenges and opportunities ( https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10668-024-05211-2?fromPaywallRec… ) 3. Analytical solutions for harvesting atmospheric water using desiccant materials (https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40899-023-00942-y) 4. Experimental investigation of solar-driven atmospheric water generation system based on air-to-air heat exchanger ( https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0360544223004565) with regards, *Dr. **Kantharaja** C T* *Librarian,Cambridge Institute of Technology,K.R.Puram, Bengaluru-560036.*

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Fwd: Ms Elbakyan's Declaration on OA to knowledge
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Aug '24

27 Aug '24

Friends, Ms Alexandra Elbakyan recently issued a Declaration on Open Access to Scientific Knowledge, but it is available only in Russian. Is there anyone among the nearly 6,000 members of LIS-Forum who can get an authentic English translation When I was teaching a course at INSDOC four decades ago, INSDOC had several high quality Russian translators. And the Soviet Embassy had two Russian teachers who taught Russian language for free and I knew them well. I left Delhi more then 28 years ago and I do not know anyone in the Russian Embassy, and INSDOC lost its identity after it was merged with two other CSIR institutions in Delhi. Here is what I obtained from gemini.google.com, but it is only a summary. A Summary of Alexandra Elbakyan's Declaration on Open Access to Scientific Knowledge Disclaimer: While I cannot provide a complete English translation of the document at this time, I can offer a detailed summary based on the information available and my understanding of the key points. Alexandra Elbakyan's declaration is a strong advocacy for open access to scientificlp knowledge. It argues that: Fundamental Rights and Scientific Knowledge - Human Right to Knowledge: Scientific knowledge is a fundamental human right, essential for progress and societal development. - Inequality and Paywalls: Current paywall systems create significant inequalities in access to knowledge, particularly for those in developing countries and institutions with limited resources. The Role of Publishers - Profit-Driven Model: Publishers prioritize profit over the dissemination of knowledge, often charging exorbitant fees for access to research articles. - Author Rights: Authors should retain ownership and control over their work, rather than transferring those rights to publishers. The Benefits of Open Access - Accelerated Research: Open access can accelerate scientific progress by enabling broader collaboration and faster dissemination of research findings. - Increased Impact: Open access articles tend to have a higher impact than those behind paywalls, as they are more widely read and cited. - Social Justice: Open access promotes social justice by ensuring that scientific knowledge is accessible to all, regardless of their socioeconomic status. Call to Action - Legal Framework: Governments should establish legal frameworks that support open access and protect the rights of authors. - Institutional Support: Universities, research institutions, and funding agencies should adopt policies and practices that promote open access. - Public Awareness: The public should be made aware of the importance of open access and the challenges faced by researchers in accessing scientific literature. In essence, Elbakyan's declaration is a powerful statement in support of the open access movement. It calls for a fundamental shift in the way scientific knowledge is produced, disseminated, and consumed, emphasizing the importance of making research freely available to all. ..... ..... I and many others involved in the OA movement will be grateful to anyone who could provide an authentic translation of the full text of Ms Elbakyan's Declaration. With warm regards, Arun

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For adding my new mail id to LIS Forum
by Jaseemsha Jaz 23 Aug '24

23 Aug '24

Dear Sir, I am Mohammed Jaseemsha, I am a Library Professional and i did my internship from IISc Library. I am writing this mail regarding this mail i am not using last 3 months.. Now i am created new mail id.. Kindly add my newly created mail to LIS Forum. New mail id - jaseemshajaz786(a)gmail.com Regards, Mohammed Jaseemsha Library Trainee IIM Bangalore

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Special Lectures by Dr. Michael Shepherd & Dr. Carolyn Watters at DRTC on 26 August 2024.
by Nabina Khamaru 22 Aug '24

22 Aug '24

*INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE* *DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH AND TRAINING CENTRE* *8th Mile Mysore Road, R. V. College Post, Bangalore 560059* *Cordially invite you to attend the* *SPECIAL LECTURES* *Lecture 1: AI and Productivity * *Speaker*: *Dr. Michael Shepherd*, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University, Canada *Date*: 26 August 2024 (Monday) *Time*: 10:00 AM *Venue*: G16, Ground Floor *Abstract*: Developed economies suffered a decline in productivity in the 1970s and 1980s, despite substantial investment in IT, and again from 2000 to 2020. Now, there are predictions of major increases in productivity due to the impact of Generative AI. Artificial Intelligence is an important tool for knowledge workers such ICT professionals, physicians, librarians, and lawyers, etc. This talk will address how AI can augment and complement the knowledge worker, and the potential impact of Generative AI on the labour force. *Tea Break: 11:00 am to 11:30 am* *Lecture 2: Responsible AI: Issues and Gaps* *Speaker*: *Dr. Carolyn Watters*, Professor Emeritus, Dalhousie University, Canada *Date*: 26 August 2024 (Monday) *Time*: 11:30 AM *Venue*: G16, Ground Floor *Abstract*: The current wave of Generative AI is attracting great interest globally. These Systems have captured our imaginations but are not without issues and risk to people and to systems. The emergence of concerns about the potential impact of these technologies to people and cultures has led to increasing demand for the development and application of Responsible AI policies and regulations. Responsible AI principles are grounded in human-centred ideals of trust, fairness, and accountability to ensure that benefits from Gen AI are widespread and harms caused by Gen Al are mitigated. In this talk, we examine the current state of responsible Al activity and the issues now emerging of data acquisition, computing power, and environmental impact that Responsible AI policies and regulations must begin to address. *Dr. Biswanath Dutta* (Head DRTC) Presides

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[Reminder] Announcement: Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture, 2024
by Francis Jayakanth 22 Aug '24

22 Aug '24

Dear Members, NCSI-NET Foundation (https://ncsinet.in/) and J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library, IISc, are pleased to announce the forthcoming Dr T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture titled "The Western Ghats to Bengaluru: Data-Driven Science for Societal Welfare," to be delivered by Dr T.V. Ramachandra, a distinguished scholar from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Details of the Lecture: Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Lecture Hall, JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. High Tea: 5.30 P.M. to 6 P.M. Live Streaming: This event will also be live-streamed. You can join via the Microsoft Teams link below: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZGM2YWY1YzMtZWIzMC00… About the Speaker: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra is the Coordinator of the Energy and Wetlands Research Group and the Convenor of the Environmental Information System at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science. With a Ph.D. in Ecology and Energy, Dr. Ramachandra has established a prolific research career spanning over 25 years. He is actively involved in numerous wetlands and environmental policy committees and has received prestigious awards for his contributions to ecology and sustainable development. Dr Ramachandra’s research interests include aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, ecological modelling, renewable energy, and energy planning. He has published extensively, with over 355 research papers and 21 books to his credit. For more information, please visit Dr. Ramachandra’s ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and ORCID profiles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/T_V_Ramachandra/publications https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Woh1fa8AAAAJ&hl=en https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5528-1565 We look forward to your presence at this insightful lecture! Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD library, IISc

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arXiv - What next?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 21 Aug '24

21 Aug '24

Friends, This is a must read article for physicists and academic librarians around the world, and anyone interested in open access archiving. https://www.firstprinciples.org/article/the-arxivist-paul-ginsparg-on-the-f… Arun

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MIT is thriving without subscribing to Elsevier
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Friends, MIT stopped subscribig to Elsevier journals a few years ago. Their scientists and students are not keen that MIT should revive the subscriptions anytime soon. Please see https://pluralistic.net/2024/08/16/the-public-sphere/ . With best wishes, Arun

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Invitation to 20th Annual Lecture on Informatics - 27 Aug 2024.
by Sathyanarayana NV 19 Aug '24

19 Aug '24

Dear Members of this Forum I have pleasure in inviting you to our 20th Lecture in the Informatics Annual Lecture series, scheduled for 27th August 2024. This year’s lecture is being arranged in Bangalore after a long gap. The lecture is delivered by: DR. CAROLYN WATTERS, Professor Emeritus, Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University, Canada, who is in India on a series of lecture programs. She will be speaking on the topic: Responsible AI – Developing policies and regulations that balance the risk and benefits of enhanced AI. As part of this year’s lecture program, we have a short post-lunch seminar with a panel discussion preceding the Lecture. Here is a brief program outline: 02:30 – 5:00 PM: Seminar on the Future of Search in AI Era, with a panel discussion on the same topic. 5:30 – 7:00 PM: 20th Annual Lecture on Informatics. 7:30 PM: Dinner. Program Venue: Hotel La Marvella, South End Circle, Jayanagar. (3 minutes’ walk from South End Circle Metro). https://maps.app.goo.gl/cTM92XsmTnLLLAe16 Registration is free. Please register here and join us for this celebrating event: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=M_4_nylwpkuTMKIkglk7dqx… For brochure with more information click on: https://informaticsglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Informatics-Annual… Looking forward to welcoming you at the program venue. N. V. Sathyanarayana |Chairman & Managing Director| |Informatics India Ltd. | Bangalore 560004|INDIA| |informaticsglobal.com<https://informaticsglobal.com/>|

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