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International Conference KAKE
by Arunachalam Hariharan 18 Oct '26

18 Oct '26

International Conference on Knowledge Access to Knowledge Equity: Libraries’ Contribution to a Sustainable Nation (Viksit Bharat) (KAKE 2026) Organized by Ananda Rangapillai Library, Pondicherry University, in association with the Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS). Dates: October 29–31, 2026 For Registration and further details, please contact the Organizing Secretary or visit the conference website. Dr. M. VijayakumarOrganising Secretary University Librarian, Pondicherry UniversityPhone: +91 94307 02887Email: kake(a)pondiuni.ac.inConference website: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | —————Dr. A. HariharanFounder President SALIS

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Koha - Integrated Library Management System: Professional Online Certificate Course || Course Date: 01-30 November, 2026 || Early Bird Discount up to ₹200
by LibAuto 17 Oct '26

17 Oct '26

📢 Limited Seats · Early Bird Ends Soon Master Koha ILMS With Expert TrainingIndia’s most trusted library automation course — by LibAutoMore Info & Register <https://www.libauto.in/2026/10/koha-integrated-library-management.html> Learn *Koha – Integrated Library Management System* from industry experts. Hands‑on, practical, and designed for LIS professionals, students, and faculty. *6,000+* already trained. 2-Day StarterKoha Fast-Track 07–08 Nov 2026 ₹399 ₹199 Save ₹200 Early bird till 25 Oct 30-Day ExpertKoha Mastery 01–30 Nov 2026 ₹1,299 ₹1,099 Save ₹200 Early bird till 25 Oct · ₹1,199 till 30 Oct - 🎥 Live weekend sessions (Sat & Sun, 8–9 PM IST) - 📚 13–32 pre‑recorded video lectures for self‑practice - 🎓 Digital certificate on completion - 🗣️ Medium: Hindi — easy for Indian learners - 💬 Doubt‑clearing during live sessions - ⚡ Limited seats — first come, first served View Full Course Details <https://www.libauto.in/2026/10/koha-integrated-library-management.html> Syllabus, payment options & full schedule <https://www.libauto.in/2026/10/koha-integrated-library-management.html> 🏛️18+ Years 👩‍🏫6,000+ Trained 📚110+ Libraries 🌐16 States LibAuto The Smart Library · Since 2008 📞 +91 94631 16032 <+919463116032> | ✉️ contact.libauto(a)gmail.com 🌐 www.libauto.in 💬 <https://chat.whatsapp.com/Jc2OnYStWhfDtouO0Livla>🔗 <https://www.linkedin.com/in/libauto/>📸 <https://www.instagram.com/libauto.in/>▶️ <https://youtube.com/@libauto-thesmartlibrary8852>🐦 <https://x.com/LibAuto_in>✈️ <https://t.me/LibAutoin> © 2026 LibAuto. All rights reserved. UDYAM-PB-11-0025691 · Abohar, Punjab, India Unsubscribe · Privacy Policy <https://www.libauto.in/p/privacy-policy.html> -- 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 visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/contactlibauto2/CAPZkjapNGr7883n2VBdAUpSg….

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Who owns the language that powers AI?
by madhan muthu 15 Oct '26

15 Oct '26

Who owns the language that powers AI? As LLMs reshape how we read, write and access knowledge, diverse linguistic cultures are being absorbed into the architectures of Big Tech. For countries like India, this raises a pressing question: how do we build public linguistic infrastructure that keeps language a commons, not a commodity? Join us for The Cost of Knowledge, our Open Access Week 2026 webinar, featuring #OAWeek <https://www.linkedin.com/search/results/all/?keywords=%23oaweek&origin=HASH…> : 🎙️ "When language becomes infrastructure: The Cost of Knowledge in the LLM moment" 👤 Nandini Chami, Deputy Director and Fellow – Research and Policy Engagement, IT for Change The talk examines India's emerging policy response, including the quest for sovereign LLMs, and what it means to shape democratic knowledge futures. 📅 23 October 2026 ⏰ 4:00 – 5:00 PM IST 💻 Online (Microsoft Teams) 🔗 Join here: https://lnkd.in/dYiDYgpd <https://www.linkedin.com/safety/go/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnkd%2Ein%2FdYiDYgpd&…> Open to researchers, policymakers, librarians, technologists and anyone curious about the future of knowledge. Save the date and share with someone who should be in the room! Organised by DST-Centre for Policy Research, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. -- Madhan, M

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Librarian Guide: Contributing Metadata Corrections to OpenAlex
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Oct '26

14 Oct '26

Dear Academic and Research Librarians, We can all help improve OpenAlex—a community-led, fully open-access bibliographic and citation database. Below is a simple guide to help you systematically update and correct metadata for your institution's publications. Please feel free to share any suggestions for improvement on the LIS-Forum. Best regards, Subbiah Arunachalam October 14, 2026 ******* Librarian Guide: Contributing Metadata Corrections to OpenAlex *Purpose* To help librarians systematically improve affiliation and metadata accuracy in OpenAlex for their institution’s publications. *Step-by-Step Checklist* 1. Identify Records - Use the OpenAlex API or search interface to list works from your institution. - Export DOIs, titles, authors, and affiliations for review. 2. Verify Affiliations - Compare OpenAlex affiliation strings with your institution’s official names. - Flag errors such as misspellings, outdated names, missing departments, or incorrect location details. 3. Check Author Profiles - Review author IDs for duplicates or misassigned works. - Note missing ORCID links or incorrect author clustering. 4. Document Corrections - Maintain a spreadsheet tracking the following: - DOI / Work ID - Current affiliation string - Corrected affiliation (official format) - Notes on author disambiguation or missing metadata 5. Submit Corrections - Member Institutions: Use the Affiliation Editor dashboard. - Non-Members: Email corrections to support(a)openalex.org or kyle(a)openalex.org. - Optional: Open a GitHub issue for public transparency. 6. Audit Updates - Confirm that your corrections have been processed. - Review quarterly OpenAlex snapshots for updated records. - Share your findings and experiences with colleagues on the LIS-Forum. 7. Sustain Participation - Schedule quarterly reviews of your institution’s OpenAlex records. - Encourage faculty members to register for and link their ORCIDs. - Advocate for institutional membership to gain direct editing rights. *Benefits* - Improved accuracy of institutional bibliometric data. - Enhanced visibility in global scientometric analyses. - Direct contribution to a stronger, open research infrastructure. -- Arun ORCID ID: 0000-0002-4398-465 <http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658> OpenAlex Author ID: A5089023502

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LIS ACADEMY AWARDS - 2026 Extended date
by Shamprasad Pujar 10 Oct '26

10 Oct '26

Dear Professionals, Please note, the date for application or nomination for LIS Academy Awards has been extended upto October 17, 2026. For more information, you may please check at: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dC-MNW8EssKp_cqOX-z041ljsegfhh43/view The professionals interested in applying or nominating others for awards may please do so till the extended last date. You are also requested to bring it to the attention of your professional colleagues. Thanks and Regards, S M Pujar Chief Librarian, IGIDR on behalf of the LIS Academy Awards Committee

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Last date extended for SALIS Awards - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 10 Oct '26

10 Oct '26

10th October 2026 Dear All, The last date for receipt of SALIS Awards applications has been extended to 31 October 2026.The venue and date of the award presentation will be announced later. For more details of the awards and instructions, please visit www.salis.in. ConvenerSALIS Awards Committee Dr. A.HariharanFounder President, SALISPlot.No.32, 2nd Main RoadSabari Nagar ExtensionMugalivakkamChennai - 600 125+91 9841601903 044-2252 2327 Vasippoam Nesippoam ( Let us Read and Love books) - a mass movement by SALIS https://imgur.com/gallery/pii7mZY

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international Webinar on “INNOVATIONS IN INCUBATION CENTRES AND STARTUPS
by Dr.vedamurthyyn＠gmail.com 09 Oct '26

09 Oct '26

Dear sir, Please publish the below information as soon as possible.Dear Sir/Madam Akruthi (Incubation Centre) of our Institution is organizing an International Webinar on “INNOVATIONS IN INCUBATION CENTRES AND STARTUPS (Deliberation-1)” on 13 October, 2026 (Tuesday) at 6.30 PM IST (2:00 PM BST) in association with Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry. Theme Speaker 1: Dr Lucy Hatt, Reader in Entrepreneurial Education, Business School, Newcastle University, Tyne, UK Theme Speaker 2: Dr. Jacob Crasta, Past President of FKCCI, Bengaluru, India Guest of Honor Sri P.C. Narayana, Chairman, Governing Council. Presided by: Sri W. D. Ashok, Trustee, Seshadripuram Educational Trust. Mode: Google Meet For Registration click the link https://forms.gle/CpNne3ViHPE9WCCM8 * No Registration Fee **E-certificate will be provided within 15 days to the participants who submit the online feedback form. Kindly copy the feedback form link from the chat box at the end of the webinar. * Once you register, you will receive the log in details to your registered mail. Programme Coordinator Dhareppa Konnur Convener Akruthi (Incubation Centre) E-mail: hodenglish(a)sedc.ac.in Thanks and Regards Dr N.S. Satish The Principal Seshadripuram Evening College Seshadripuram, Bengaluru – 560 020 Regards,, Dr.Vedamurthy.Y.N MLISc,MSW,DHISc,Ph.D,K-SLET Librarian Bangalore-560086 9880400501

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Announcement of New Office Bearers – MyLISA (2026–2029)
by Prakash K 08 Oct '26

08 Oct '26

*Announcement of New Office Bearers – MyLISA (2026–2029)* I am delighted to announce the newly elected office bearers of the *Mysore Librarian and Information Scientists Association (MyLISA)* for the period *2026–2029*. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the new team and wish them every success in their roles. May their leadership and dedication further strengthen the association and inspire continued excellence in professional activities. President: Mr. Basappa K L; Vice President: Dr. Chandrashekar J; Secretary: Dr. Nandeesha B; Joint Secretary: Mr. Harish Y S; Treasurer: Dr. Shylendra Kumar B; Public Relations Officer: Dr. Jayakumara, Executive Committee Members: Dr. Ningaraju E C, Dr. Sunil Kumar M, Dr. Guruprasad G M, Dr. Hydar Ali, Mr. Girish Kumar D B, Mr. Manukumar K M, Mr. Banadeshwar Hiremath, Mrs. Vani T N, Dr. Selvaraja A For further updates please be in touch with Secretary: Dr. Nandeesha B; -- With best regards, ------------------------------------------------------- Dr. K Prakash Librarian Karnataka State Open University Mukthagangotri Mysuru – 570006 Email: prakash_k(a)yahoo.com | Web: http://ksoumysuru.ac.in/ <http://www.ksoumysore.edu.in/> Tel: 0821-2510953(Dir) | EPBX: 0821-2500873, 2519952 Extn.: 530 Cell: 9448066788

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LIS Links Newsletter Call for Papers. Guest Editor: Professor Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay
by Badan Barman 07 Oct '26

07 Oct '26

Respected Sir/Madam, We are absolutely thrilled to announce that *Professor Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay* from Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani has joined the *LIS Links Newsletter* team as the *Guest Editor* for our upcoming Special Issue on *Articles of Practice*. A visionary in digital library architecture and a tireless advocate for open-source software in India, Professor Mukhopadhyay’s involvement ensures that this issue will meet the highest standards of technical and practical rigor. This special edition will focus on the how-to of modern librarianship. We are not just looking for theory; we are looking for the real-world applications, and innovative workflows that keep our libraries moving forward. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Mukhopadhyay - renowned figure in open-source software, digital libraries, and information management this issue promises to be a definitive resource for practitioners across the globe. *Call for Papers:* The LIS Links Newsletter is inviting Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, researchers, and students to submit an article on the project they have personally designed, developed, implemented or invented as “Articles of Practice” to foster a maker culture in LIS in India. We are looking for documented accounts of real-world implementations, inventions, and digital and physical developments that are pushing our profession forward. If you are a librarian who built a custom app to solve a circulation headache, design a unique physical learning space or launch a digital repository from scratch we want to hear from you. Themes include, but are not limited to: *i) Web & Digital Platforms:* Development of library websites, specialized portals, or discovery layers. *ii) Digital Libraries:* Implementation of DSpace, Koha customizations, or unique metadata schemas or implementation in the cloud. *iii) Product Invention:* Physical tools, furniture, or gadgets designed to improve library services. *iv) Process Innovation:* New methods for information literacy, community outreach, or archival preservation. *v) AI & Automation:* Implementation of chatbots, automated workflows, or AI-driven cataloguing. Please structure your article as per LIS Links Guideline for Authors ( http://newsletter.lislinks.com/p/authors-guidelines.html ) <http://newsletter.lislinks.com/p/authors-guidelines.html> and elaborate on i) The Challenge: What problem were you trying to solve? ii) The Solution: Describe the product, website, or system you developed. iii) Implementation: What tools, software, or materials did you use and how you used it to build the solution? Describe everything through which your designed/developed/implemented innovation can be replicable or understandable by peers. iv) Impact: How has this changed the user experience or library or department efficiency? *Why Publish with Us?* *i) Visibility:* We will make sure that your innovation reaches the desktop of 31000+ LIS professionals in India and vast network of LIS professionals across the globe. *ii) Recognition:* Establish yourself as an innovator and a thought leader in the library landscape. *iii) Contribution:* Help standardize "best practices" by sharing what works. *Last Date of Submission* October 30, 2026 *Submission Link* https://forms.gle/2N2ppnQQ1F9QmPK88 -- Dr. Badan Barman Manager LIS Links Newsletter

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SALIS Awards - Last date is 5.10.2026
by Arunachalam Hariharan 02 Oct '26

02 Oct '26

Dear All, Greetings from SALIS...!Sub: SALIS Awards-2025 - announcement - regSociety for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) invites applications/nominations from the members and LIS Professionalsfor the following awards for the year 2025. 1. SALIS - Dr. Harish Chandra-Sushila Chandra National Best Librarian Award.2. SALIS - AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Librarian Award.3. SALIS - AutoLib-Tamilnadu Best Young Librarian Award.4. SALIS - A.N.Marappan Memorial National Best Librarian Award.5. SALIS - S.M.Venkidusamy Memorial Best Public-School Librarian Award.6. SALIS - Dr.R.Srinivasan Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Research in LIS).7. SALIS - Dr.A.Essaki - Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Tamil Nadu - Public Library).8. SALIS - Mrs. M.Jannath Najeemunnisa Beegum Memorial National Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award [for Women Librarians].9. SALIS - Mr.G.G.Sivakumar Memorial Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award.10. SALIS - LIS National Best Teacher Award.11. SALIS – EDUSYS - National Dynamic Librarian Award.12. SALIS - Ln. Dr.K.S.Rangasamy MJF National Best Library Extension Services Award.13. SALIS - Dr. M. Tamizhchelvan Memorial National Special Appreciation and Meritorious Service Award (Research in LIS - for Young LIS Professionals below 40 years).14. SALIS - Thirumathi K.Chellammal Memorial Life Time Achievement Award for LIS Professionals.15. SALIS - Dr.S.R.Ranganathan Best Readers’ Club Member Award (Students).16. SALIS - Selvan S. Suresh Memorial Best Library User Award (Students).17. SALIS - Dr. N. Prabhakar National Best College Librarian Award. A committee constituted by the President of SALIS will select a suitable candidate for each award from among the nominations/applications received, strictly based on the criteria established for the respective award. If no suitable candidate is identified for a particular award, the committee may nominate a deserving LIS professional, strictly based on the prescribed criteria for that award. All awardees will be presented with a memento, citation, and shawl. The awards are likely to be presented on 30 October 2026 during the International/National Conference jointly organized by the Central Library, Pondicherry University, and SALIS at Pondicherry University, Puducherry. Last date for receipt of application/nomination is 05.10.2026.(Monday). Application forms are available for download at www.salis.in All the details of the awards, eligibility, instructions, application form, etc are available at SALIS website @ www.salis.in Please note that softcopy by email will NOT BE ACCEPTED. The filled-in application form along with the supported documents (hard copies ) should be sent by post only to: The President,SALIS,32G, 2nd Main Road,Sabari Nagar Extension,Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125. Please note that SALIS gives awards to LIS professionals for their meritorious services rendered to the profession, to society, or research contributions. Therefore, SALIS WILL NOT COLLECT ANY AMOUNT IN ANY FORM TO APPLY FOR THE AWARD. Eligibility Criteria for the Awards and Application Guidelines: The applicant/nominee should be a citizen of India and must have a good conduct record.The applicant should be a working library professional holding at least a Bachelor’s degree in Library and Information Science (LIS) or an equivalent qualification.Interested professionals should apply only in the prescribed application form by POST only. Nominations may be submitted by the applicant themselves or by a responsible senior library professional, Head of the Department (HOD), or Head of the Institution.Those who have previously received a SALIS Award in a particular category are not eligible to apply for the same award again. However, they may apply for an award in another category after a minimum gap of five years. Applications submitted without complete details and supporting documents will be rejected. Applicants may enclose separate sheets wherever necessary to provide additional details.The application form can be downloaded from the SALIS website: https://www.salis.inThe duly filled-in application form, clearly indicating the year of the Award, should reach the office on or before 5.10.2026The decision of the committee constituted by SALIS for selecting the award recipient shall be final and binding.The Award Committee may consider an applicant for another suitable award category if more qualified applications/nominations are received for the category applied for. However, if a candidate has previously received a SALIS Award in any category, they will be considered for another SALIS Award only after a minimum gap of five years.The Award Committee reserves the right to postpone or cancel an award due to any unavoidable circumstances. The duly filled-in application form, along with proper supporting evidence, should be sent by post/courier to: The Convener, SALIS Award Committee,SALIS,Plot No. 32, 2nd Main Road,Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam,Chennai–600 125. Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone

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