December 2025 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Invitation-Call for papers to ICRL-2026
by Shekar H P 09 Dec '25

09 Dec '25

Dear Sir/ Madam, Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate this information to the benefit of Forum Members. Dear Professional Friends, Greetings of the day. It is a great pleasure to invite you to the International Conference on Readers are Leaders (ICRL-2026), organised by the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with DLIS, Tumkur University, KSCLA, and the LIS Academy Bengaluru. It is a multidisciplinary conference, hosted by SIT, Tumkur, on 26-28 February 2026. This conference aims to bring together library professionals, academicians, educationists, and information specialists from across the country to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in the areas of leadership, reading culture, Reading habits, learning and innovative library technologies.. We invite submissions of all types of research papers and case studies aligned with the conference theme. Your expertise and experience in the field would greatly enrich the event, and we look forward to your active participation. *For more information,* please click on the following link (conference brochure): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dIvbcIN5N4LQHUyISxEFFod3PDp6KlQ8/view?usp=… *Important Dates:* Full Paper submission deadline: 1st January 2026 Acceptance of the full Paper:15th January 2026 Last date for Author Registration:20th January 2026 Conference Date:26-28 Feb 2026 Registration: Demand Draft / Digital Payments through any UPI Apps in India. *Registration Link:* https://forms.gle/3H6RJKDC2GUsd5Lc8 Papers may be sent to: icrlconf.2024(a)gmail.com Quality papers will be published in a leading peer-reviewed journal with a DOI. *Please Note:* Registration and Accommodation will be provided free of cost to the President and Secretary of any State-level / National-level Library Professional Association. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any ideas, questions, or suggestions. Once again, thank you. We look forward to achieving great things together. with warm regards. Dr. S L K Math Conference Chair ICRL-2026 -- Dr. Shekar H P General Secretary, KALA

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Need article
by Dr. Kumara B 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

Dear Professional friends, One of our faculty members needs the article below, can anybody please mail me (kumarapb(a)gmail.com).Article Title: The Kannada Intellectual Tradition: Transcending Dichotomies and Binaries - *Author(s):* N. Manu Chakravarthy - DOI: https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198887164.003.0005 *Citation: **N. Manu Chakravarthy*, *The Kannada Intellectual Tradition* In: *India and Its Intellectual Traditions: Of Love, Advaita, Power, and Other Things*. Edited by: Vinay Lal, Oxford University Press. © Vinay Lal 2023. https://doi.org/10.1093/oso/9780198887164.003.0005

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CopyrightX: Libraries
by madhan muthu 05 Dec '25

05 Dec '25

CopyrightX: Libraries is an affiliate course of Harvard’s CopyrightX and is open to library, archives, and museum staff everywhere. -- *What is CopyrightX: Libraries?* CopyrightX: Libraries is an affiliate course of Harvard’s CopyrightX <https://ipxcourses.org/course-overview/> and is open to library, archives, and museum staff everywhere. Participants will learn the essentials of U.S. copyright law, theory, and practice with an emphasis on issues relevant to cultural institutions, alongside a cohort of professional colleagues. It is an entirely online 12-week course comprising pre-recorded lectures, readings, and weekly seminars. It is free of charge. CopyrightX: Libraries is taught by Katie Zimmerman, Director of Copyright Strategy at the MIT Libraries; Ana Enriquez, Copyright Officer and Head of the Office of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries; and Matthew Kopel, Open Access and Intellectual Property Librarian at the Princeton University Library. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfwwp8n5KG3fsT7UtEMq2tqU4x4jic5_nT… -- Madhan, M

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GLOBAL LIBRARY TRAINING PROGRAMME (GLTP) – 2026 COHORT
by madhan muthu 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

https://library.jgu.edu.in/2025/12/global-library-training-programme-gltp-2… The Global Library of O.P. Jindal Global University ( http://library.jgu.edu.in) invites applications for its two-year advanced training programme, which includes a stipend. This programme is designed for enthusiastic and motivated graduates in Library & Information Science who wish to gain comprehensive, hands-on experience in a modern university library environment. *About the Training Programme* Trainees will work across the functional units of the Global Library and gain experience in: - Information and reference services - Digital library services and technologies - User engagement and orientation activities - Metadata management and institutional repository - e-Resource management and access systems - Research support and scholarly communication - Special projects, events, and library innovations *Stipend and Benefits* - Monthly stipend of ₹40,000/- per month - Medical and accidental insurance coverage as per university policy - A dynamic, learning-driven environment with professional mentorship *Career Opportunity* Upon successful completion, top-performing and highly skilled trainees may be offered full-time positions at the Global Library, subject to institutional requirements. *Qualifications* - Master’s degree in Library & Information Science from a recognized university or institute - Age limit: Not more than 27 years as of 1 December 2025 - Those with prior structured library training or experience in academic libraries may apply as well*.* *How to Apply* *Apply here using the form: https://forms.gle/Ty6uSL9XxbHJnYdD9 <https://forms.gle/Ty6uSL9XxbHJnYdD9>* *For queries: Contact Satyabrata Das, Librarian at sdas1(a)jgu.edu.in <sdas1(a)jgu.edu.in> * *Last Date to Apply: 19 December 2025* Madhan, M

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Library Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata Research: A Bibliography of Doctoral Dissertations
by Salman Haider 04 Dec '25

04 Dec '25

Library Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata Research: A Bibliography of Doctoral Dissertations https://www.librarianshipstudies.com/2021/10/library-cataloging-classificat… Please send me citation information of doctoral dissertations or doctoral thesis (Ph.D.) completed in the past 5 years on library cataloging, classification, and metadata to be included in the supplement to the bibliography "Library Cataloging, Classification, and Metadata Research: A Bibliography of Doctoral Dissertations" on my e-mail: salman.mlisc(a)gmail.com Regards Salman Haider

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Request article to Student-reg
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 03 Dec '25

03 Dec '25

Dear Sir The following article requires to our student for research purpose kindly help to our student. 1, A study on the antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and xanthine oxidase inhibitory activity of the Artemisia vulgaris L. extract and its fractions,Pham Thi Nhat Trinh a, Nguyen Cong Truc b c, Tong Thanh Danh, Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 334, 15 November 2024, 118519,https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jep.2024.118519 Thank you P.ILANGUMARAN Senior.Librarian Sethu Institute of Technology Kariapatti-626 115,Virdhunagar Dist Tamil Nadu Mobile:9789527616,7904839227

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Call for Papers VTU National Conference on Engineering Librarianship on 22nd-24th January,2026 @VTU, Belagavi
by Dr.Somaraya B Tallolli 01 Dec '25

01 Dec '25

Dear Sir/MadamWe are delighted to announce that the Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) Consortium is organizing a National Conference on Engineering Librarianship. It has been rescheduled on 22nd-24th January 2025 at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belagavi. The conference aims to bring together Practicing professionals, academicians, researchers, and technologists related to Library and Information Science (LIS), specifically in Engineering Librarianship to share their insights, innovations, and best practices. In this regard, we cordially invite you to contribute research papers, articles, and case studies relevant to the conference themes. Selected papers will be included in the conference proceedings and presentations in the plenary sessions. Conference Themes: Contributions are invited on the following themes: 1. Emerging Trends in Library and Information Science o AI, Machine Learning, and Data Analytics in Libraries o Cloud-based Library Services and Transformation o Open Educational Resources (OER) and Open Access Publishing o E-Resource Management Systems (ERMS) and Digital Repositories o User Experience (UX) and Human-Centered Library Design 2. Engineering Librarianship o Specialized Information Resources and Services for Engineering and Technology o Research, Innovative and support services o Knowledge Management in Technical Institutions o Best Practices in Consortium-based Resource Sharing 3. Technology and Innovation in LIS o Blockchain, IoT, and Smart Libraries o Consortium-based centralized and shared Integrated Library Systems (ILS) o Data Curation, Research Data Management, and Digital Preservation o Virtual and Augmented Reality Applications in Libraries 4. Library Leadership and Policy o Ethics, Copyright, and Intellectual Property Rights in digital information environment o Need for specialized academic program in Engineering Librarianship o Policy Frameworks for Academic and Engineering Libraries o Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in engineering librarianship and services Conference Date: 22nd -24th January 2026 Venue: VTU, Belagavi Important dates * Paper Submission deadline: 15th December 2025 * Notification of acceptance: 5th January 2026 * Camera Ready paper: 12th January 2026 Registration * Students and research Scholars: ₹200/- * Faculty / Library professionals: ₹1000/- * Industry & corporate delegates: ₹2500/- Corresponding Email: libconference(a)vtu.ac.in (mailto:libconference@vtu.ac.in) We look forward to your valuable contributions and participation in this conference. Kindly submit your articles to libconference(a)vtu.ac.in (mailto:libconference@vtu.ac.in) on or before the stipulated deadline For further details and updates, please visit the website http://libconference.vtu.ac.in/ (http://libconference.vtu.ac.in/) Ø Selected and extended papers will be considered for publication in Scopus-indexed journals We sincerely look forward to your active engagement in making this conference a grand success. With warm regards, Dr. Somaraya B TallolliLibrarian & Organizing Secretary, VTU National Conference on Engineering Librarianship Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU), “Jnana Sangama” Belagavi-590018 Phone.No.9449960206

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