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Admissions Open: Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management (PGDLIM) for the year 2026-27 at TISS, Mumbai
by Shivarama J 20 Mar '26

20 Mar '26

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings! The Centre for Library and Information Management Studies (CLIMS), Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS), Mumbai, is a major centre involved in capacity building of LIS professionals. It offers PGDLIM, MLISc and PhD programmes in Library and Information Science discipline with a focus on digital libraries, knowledge organization, library automation, electronic resource management and web-based information services. TISS is pleased to announce admissions for the 17th batch (2026-27) of the "Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management (PGDLIM)" programme. This cutting-edge, one-year blended-mode programme uses contact classes in the computer lab (2 weeks in each semester) for on-campus sessions and the Moodle e-learning platform for off-campus sessions. The course also includes a field work component worth 8 credits, consisting of supervised placements in various digital library environments. It aims to create trained manpower to handle digital libraries, archives, data management and electronic resources. This programme will equip librarians, academics, archivists and researchers with digital library and information management skills to play a larger role in their organizations. The salient features of this programme include a well-crafted curriculum, expert faculty, enhanced emphasis on hands-on lab experience, sound theory and experiential learning unique to TISS. Key Dates: . Issue of Notification for 2026-27 : 20th March, 2026 • Last date for submission of application: 10th August, 2026 . Online Personal Interview 24th August, 202 . Declaration of Selection Result : 30th August, 2026 • Contact Classes (First Semester) Tentative: 9th November, 2026 to 20th November, 2026 • Contact Classes (Second Semester) Tentative : 3rd May to 14th May, 2027 To apply,visit: https://admissions.tiss.ac.in/view/10/admissions/stp-admissions/pg-diploma-… Contact for more details: Secretariat: +91-22-2552-5272; Email: clims(a)tiss.ac.in We will be happy to answer any queries you may have. Thank you, J. Shivarama, Ph.D Chairperson, CLIMS Tata Institute of Social Sciences V.N. Purav Marg, Deonar MUMBAI - 400088 Maharashtra State INDIA Tel: +91-22-2552-5284 Email: j.shivarama(a)tiss.ac.in

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Controlled Lending by Public Libraries Under Indian Law
by madhan muthu 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Controlled Lending by Public Libraries Under Indian Law Lawrence Liang and Carl Malamud Last Revised: May 7, 2023 Libraries have, since antiquity, engaged in the practice of controlled lending. Libraries decide whom to serve, whether books circulate or not (and under what terms), how they interact with other public libraries, and other aspects of their operations. This Paper provides a comprehensive update based on a survey of the copyright law, laws governing operation of libraries, as well as the constitutional underpinnings in Indian law, and in international law and practice. The paper has a focus on public and publicly supported libraries, particularly libraries in public academic institutions such as law schools. https://archive.org/details/Controlled.Lending.India/Controlled.Lending.202… -- Madhan, M

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STMet 2026 at Hilton Garden, Bali
by STM STMet 2024 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Seventh International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2025) Physical/Virtual October 02=04, 2026 Bali, Indonesia Universitas Islam Negari Sunan Kalijaga, Indonesia Sessions will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bali. https://www.socio.org.uk/stm Co-located with Springer Real-Time Intelligent Systems (https://www.socio.org.uk/rtis) Building metrics is key to measuring science and technology and translating those measures to improve outcomes. The metric is not confined to drawing numbers and analysing. Selecting a metric depends on synthesising multiple directions and evidence-based data, producing scientific and technological evaluation benchmarks and standards, and implementing them with real data to mark a full-fledged system. Recently, we have witnessed the emergence of new metrics-based models that aim to reflect the growth of science and technology. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2026) conference addresses assessing various aspects of science and technology using multiple metrics, which can be best expressed through different approaches. In addition to the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, STMetrics will host several workshops and tutorials related to the conference theme. The workshops provide participants with a friendly, interactive atmosphere for presenting novel ideas and discussing the application of metrics in Science and Technology Systems. The tutorials aim to enable participants to familiarise themselves with the theoretical and practical aspects, as well as the application of metrics. The proposed conference includes invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops, and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized topics. The STMet addresses the themes below, but is not limited to them. The proposed conference includes invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops, and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized topics. The STMet addresses the themes below, but is not limited to them. AI-based evaluation AI-based Metrics Citation-based metrics Ranking of Journals, Institutions, and Countries Discipline and Domain Analysis Economic factors Databases and datasets for evaluation Evaluation Tools and Indicators Web-based metrics Visibility and impact Internationalisation Text-based Metrics Innovation indicators Wearable Devices Open data Download Scientific Collaboration and cooperation analysis National Evaluation Systems Open access and open publishing New indices for evaluation Altmetrics Web-based metrics Data Science and Digital Repositories Scientific Visualization e-Science in the Cloud Scientific Journalism Scientific Publications Scientific Knowledge Diffusion Research Data Access Co-working in Science Science, Innovation and Economic Performance Public Research Systems Future S & T Policies Translating Metrics to Science Policy Evaluation beyond Metrics All submitted papers will be reviewed by a double-blind (at least three reviewers) and participative peer review. The review process will enable selecting those who will be accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered for the conference can access the evaluations and feedback from reviewers who recommended acceptance, so they can improve the final version. Mentoring support is available to young researchers and authors from developing countries. Please note that all submitted papers undergo review and editing by senior editors. We will handle content enhancement and language editing. There is no fee for editing and language correction services. Selected post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Performance Measurement and Metrics 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 4. Open Information Science (more journals under negotiation) There is no further publication fee for the above journals. The STMet 2026 has many co-located workshops. Proceedings We publish the papers after restructuring and editing are complete. All the past conference papers are indexed in Google Scholar. The past STM proceedings are available with ISBN and DOI at https://dline.info/newl/STMProceedings Important Dates Submission of Papers: July 20, 2026 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: August 15, 2026 Camera-ready: September 15, 2026 Registration: September 15, 2026 Conference Dates: October 02-04, 2026 General Chairs Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Valentina Markusova, The All-Russian Institute for Scientific and Technical Information, Russia Organization Chairs Nurdin Laugu, Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia Erwin Halim, Bina Nusantara University - Indonesia Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Irvan Muliyadi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Indonesia Co-Program Chairs Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Giovanni Abramo, National Research Council of Italy Workshop and Special Session Chairs Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk

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Even on their own terms university rankings have failed in India
by madhan muthu 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Even on their own terms university rankings have failed in India *University rankings have become a key measure of success for India, even at the highest political levels. Yet, as in other countries ranking regimes have created distortions in research practices. Exploring the data behind India’s “ranking mania” Muthu Madhan argues rankings have failed to deliver on their promises.* https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2026/03/16/even-on-their-own… -- Madhan, M

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Even on their own terms university rankings have failed in India
by Siddu Huded 17 Mar '26

17 Mar '26

Dear All, We are just a few months away from the next set of university rankings for 2026. This blog provides valuable insights and offers a critical analysis of how university rankings have failed in India. It may be of interest to you. "University rankings have become a key measure of success for India, even at the highest political levels. Yet, as in other countries, ranking regimes have created distortions in research practices. Exploring the data behind India’s “ranking mania", Muthu Madhan argues rankings have failed to deliver on their promises." A full blog can be accessed here: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2026/03/16/even-on-their-own… Warm regards, Siddu Huded

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Request for articles
by Pritam Kumar Paul 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

Dear Madam/Sir, I need the following articles for my research. If you have access, kindly send it to me. Thanks in advance. 1. Salomon, R. G. (2024). Forgotten Buddhist Literatures as Revealed by Manuscript Discoveries in India and Beyond. *Philological Encounters*, *9*(3-4), 183-206. https://brill.com/view/journals/phen/9/3-4/article-p183_2.xml?language=en&s… <https://doi.org/10.1108/CC-04-2022-0014> 2. Goswami, P. R. (2023). Relevance of indigenous knowledge and possibility of its preservation, use, and dissemination by facilitation centers and libraries: Examples from India. *The Serials Librarian*, *84*(5-8), 132-147. https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/0361526X.2024.2318145?scroll=t… 3. Gireesh Kumar, T. K. (2022). Preserving the distributed fragments of cultural heritage: need for building a sustainable information system in India. *Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture*, *51*(2), 51-61. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/pdtc-2021-0029/html?lan… -- *Pritam Kumar Paul* *Librarian* *K. K. Das College, Garia* *Kolkata-700084*

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Roundtable on ‘Copyright in Practice: Perspectives from Archives and Libraries’ | By QAMRA & CIPRA
by madhan muthu 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

Roundtable on ‘Copyright in Practice: Perspectives from Archives and Libraries’ | By QAMRA & CIPRA Where: Conference Room, Training Centre, NLSIU Register here <https://forms.gle/qF88rRnyvCgBCSMq8> When: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 9:30 am Open to the public. The Queer Archive for Memory, Reflection, and Activism ( QAMRA <https://www.nls.ac.in/projects/qamra-archival-project/>) and the Centre for Intellectual Property Research and Advocacy (CIPRA <https://www.nls.ac.in/centres/the-centre-for-intellectual-property-research…>) are jointly organising a roundtable titled ‘Copyright in Practice: Perspectives from Archives and Libraries.’Event Details - Venue: Ground Floor Conference Hall, Training Centre, NLSIU - Day & Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026 - Timings: 9.30 AM – 1.30 PM *Open to the public. To attend kindly register here <https://forms.gle/qF88rRnyvCgBCSMq8>.* About the Roundtable This roundtable will examine how copyright law shapes – and sometimes constrains – the work of archives and libraries. Copyright is one of the most important, and very often poorly understood, aspect of archiving and librarianship. Professionals in the fields of archives, libraries, and intellectual property and copyright law will come together to address concerns and conceptualise best practices. The roundtable will primarily have two sessions: the first will consist of archivists and librarians sharing their insights, experiences, and predictions, the second will be focussed on the exceptions to and limitations of copyright right law from a comparative perspective, looking at Indian and U.S. copyright law. The second part of the discussion will address concerns raised in the first. The roundtable will feature a keynote by Professor Subbiah Arunachalam, a renowned scholar and activist in the area of open access. Schedule Keynote Speaker: Prof. Subbiah Arunachalam <https://dstcpriisc.org/s-arunachalam/>, Renowned Scholar and Activist Roundtable 1: - Deepika S <https://archives.ncbs.res.in/team>., Senior Archivist, Archives at NCBS - Shiju Alex <https://indicarchive.org/team/>, Principal Archivist and Director, India Digital Archive - Madhan Muthu <https://library.jgu.edu.in/the-team/m-madhan/>, Director, The Global Library, O. P. Jindal Global University - Dr. Biswadeep Chakraborty <https://indiaifa.org/about-us/staff/biswadeep-chakraborty.html>, Archivist, India Foundation for the Arts, Bengaluru - Mira Brunner <https://www.nls.ac.in/people/mira-brunner/>, Chief Archivist, QAMRA Archival Project, NLSIU Roundtable 2: - Ana Enriquez <https://libraries.psu.edu/directory/aee32>, Head of the Office of Scholarly Communications and Copyright, Penn State University Libraries, and Fulbright-Nehru Scholar, NLSIU - Dr. Zakir T. Thomas <https://www.nls.ac.in/faculty/dr-zakir-t-thomas/> , DPIIT IPR <https://www.nls.ac.in/chairs/department-for-promotion-of-industry-and-inter…> Chair Professor, NLSIU - Dr. Arul George Scaria <https://www.nls.ac.in/faculty/dr-arul-george-scaria/>, Co-Director, CIPRA and Professor of Law, NLSIU -- Madhan, M

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Fwd: [UNIVERS] Registration links: Free Capacity Building Webinar #4 - #7 (March 17, 24, 26, 31)
by Shamprasad Pujar 16 Mar '26

16 Mar '26

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: gina de alwis <ginadealwis(a)gmail.com> Date: Mon, Mar 16, 2026 at 8:10 AM Subject: [UNIVERS] Registration links: Free Capacity Building Webinar #4 - #7 (March 17, 24, 26, 31) To: gina de alwis <ginadealwis(a)gmail.com> *Apologies for cross-posting. *Please share with colleagues. The *American Library Association (ALA) International Relations Round Table (IRRT) Mission Enhancement Project*, in collaboration with* IFLA WLIC 2026 and the Korea National Committee, presents a series of webinars to support library staff capacity-building*. *Registration*: Participants must register for each webinar individually. Please see below for the links. *Capacity Building Webinar Series: Basic Building Blocks of Librarianship, 2026* *Date/Time* *Topic/ Presenter* *Duration* *Tuesday, 17 March 3 pm (SGT)* *Webinar 4:* *Internationally Available Open Tools for Business & Economics: **Search Environments, Research Support, and Global Services via* *EconBiz provided by* *ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics* *Dr. Tamara Pianos, **Head, Information Provision and Access, ZBW - Leibniz Information Centre for Economics, **Germany* Learn how free resources- including EconBiz for global research, EconStor for open publications, the Open Economics Guide, and Intereconomics for accessible EU insights- along with expert chat support, can enrich study and teaching worldwide. *60 mins* with Q & A *https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0ZeeNT5cQRK3xcCFfuQ4bg* <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_0ZeeNT5cQRK3xcCFfuQ4bg> *Tuesday,* *24 March,* *7:00 am (EST)* *8:00 pm (SGT**)* *Webinar 5: * *Unlocking World Bank Group Knowledge: Free Online Resources for Research & Learning* *Devika McWalters, Publishing Officer, Marketing and Outreach Lead, Digital Publishing, World Bank Library* Discover the World Bank’s open access initiatives and explore a suite of free resources designed for students, professors, and researchers. *60 mins* with Q & A *https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iyUYt7TWS4amU89BM8XfPQ* <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_iyUYt7TWS4amU89BM8XfPQ> *Thursday, 26 Mar,* *3:00 PM (SGT)* *Webinar 6:* *Beyond Discovery: AI and the Future of Librarianship * *Nirmal Prabu, Director Tech Operations & Integration, Asia; Lecturer, Wee Kim Wee SIS, NTU, Singapore; and Library Consultant* Learn how AI is transforming library roles, reshaping tasks, and introducing new risks. With examples across academic, public, and school libraries, this session highlights what’s changing, what’s at stake, and how professionals can prepare while staying true to core values. *90 min*s with Q & A *https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N-QuJoIXQjub8EjFmzILMA* <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N-QuJoIXQjub8EjFmzILMA> *Tue, 31 March, 3**:00 pm* *(SGT)* *Webinar 7:* *Practical Open Educational Strategies for LIS Professionals * *Dr Adrian Stagg, Manager, Open Educational Practice, Library, University of Southern Queensland & Scout (Emilia) Bell, Manager, Research and Digital Services, Library Services, Murdoch University, Australia* Get introduced to two hands‑on approaches: the ecology of open educational practice for analyzing local enablers, barriers, and opportunities, and the OPEN framework (Objective, Purpose, Evidence, Narrative) for demonstrating the value of open education to stakeholders. *90 mins **with* *Q & A* *https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MwMnSdN0Ttqo8eqNv7GzPA* <https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_MwMnSdN0Ttqo8eqNv7GzPA> *Webinar Series Moderator: Gina de Alwis Jayasuriya, PhD* A *CPD Researcher & Program Coordinator, *she is the recipient of the *ALA IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant 2025* <https://www.ala.org/irrt/irrt-mission-enhancement-grant>*.* Since 2019, her research has focused on capacity-building opportunities for LIS professionals in selected countries, <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=s-7QSFgAAAAJ&hl=en> with limited studies, particularly on Continuing Professional Development (CPD). The *2024 Capacity Building Webinar Series* <https://www.ala.org/capacity-building-webinar-series-basic-building-blocks-…> *,* funded through the *ALA IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant 2023* <https://www.ala.org/news/press-releases/2023/04/2023-irrt-mission-enhanceme…>, laid the foundation for the upcoming *2026 series*, which advances her ongoing work to expand CPD opportunities in the LIS sector. She served as Head of the Singapore Institute of Management Library for over 25 years. The *IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant* <https://www.ala.org/irrt/irrt-mission-enhancement-grant>, established in 2016, supports member-initiated international projects and partnerships that foster global dialogue in librarianship; raise the visibility of international opportunities for U.S. and international librarians, and encourage collaboration across borders- strengthening ALA’s role in global librarianship. *Libraries Powering Transformation*: The *90th IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC 2026)* <https://2026.ifla.org/>, *10–13 August 2026*, will be in the vibrant coastal city of *Busan, South Korea.* Join WLIC 2026 for days filled with inspiration, innovation, and global connection alongside the world’s most dynamic community of library and information professionals. Gina de Alwis Jayasuriya, PhD *CPD **Researcher (Asia)| Program Coordinator| * *Singapore/Sri Lanka.* *ALA IRRT Liaison* *ALA IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant Recipient, 2023 <https://www.ala.org/irrt/irrt-mission-enhancement-grant>, 2025 * *ALA IRRT Mission Enhancement Grant - Capacity Building Webinar Series 2024: Basic Building Blocks of Librarianship* <https://www.ala.org/capacity-building-webinar-series-basic-building-blocks-…> *CPD for LIS professionals (Google Scholar) <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=s-7QSFgAAAAJ&hl=en>*

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Book Chapter required
by Gaurang Raval 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings...! One of our Library Patrons is looking for the under mentioned Book Chapter for academic purposes Details: 1. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/9781781955925.00016 It will be great if you may help us to get the same. [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. 41034 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ४१०३४ 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/>| MyLOFT <https://www.myloft.xyz/>|Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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Dept of Studies in L&IS, Mysore University - Diamond Jubilee celebrations
by BP Prakash 12 Mar '26

12 Mar '26

Dear Administrator, Please post this in our LIS Forum. Thanks n Regards. BP Prakash ========================================================= Dept of Studies in L&IS , Mysore University - Diamond Jubilee celebrations 📢 SPOT LIGHT LECTURE SERIES – 2 Dear LIS Professionals, The Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, in association with MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network), is organizing “Spotlight Lecture Series – 2”, as a prelude to its Diamond Jubilee (60th Year) Summit, scheduled for May 29th & 30th this year. Topic of the Lecture: DVG Emba Adbhuta (ಡಿವಿಜಿ ಎಂಬ ಅದ್ಭುತ) The lecture will introduce the life, literary contributions, and philosophical ideas of Dr. D. V. Gundappa (DVG), who is widely known to Kannada readers through his classic work Mankuthimmana Kagga. The session aims to present the relevance of his thoughts, values, and literary contributions to contemporary society. Speaker: Sri. Timmanna Bhat Head, Department of Kannada Vibgyor International School Bengaluru About the Speaker: Sri. Timmanna Bhat is a teacher and speaker actively engaged in bringing Kannada literature and philosophical thought to the public. He currently serves as the Head of the Kannada Department at Vibgyor International School, Bengaluru. Through his column “Anudina Kagga” published in Vijaya Karnataka daily newspaper, he has been interpreting the philosophical messages of Mankuthimmana Kagga in a simple and accessible manner for readers. He has delivered numerous lectures across Karnataka on Kannada literature, especially on Mankuthimmana Kagga, inspiring young people to appreciate literature and life values. For Kannada version, click here: Spotlight Lecture Series - 2 <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fyrPhQr80iNQn2ufQtzlyR4PM9kqu-MD/view?usp=…> 📅 Date: Saturday 14th March 2026 ⏰ Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM 📍 Mode: In-Person / Offline <https://maps.app.goo.gl/gb2Qg7eWJZVcV9wR6> Venue: Seminar Hall , Informatics India Limited. No. 194, Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road , 2nd Block, Jayanagar East, Basavanagudi, Bengaluru – 560004 (Below South End Circle Metro Station / Green Line) All are cordially invited. ============================= <!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0"/> <title>Spotlight Lecture Series – 2 | DVG Emba Adbhuta</title> <link href=" https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,600;0… " rel="stylesheet"/> <style> *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } :root { --gold: #C9922A; --gold-lt: #E8B84B; --dark: #1A1108; --brown: #3E1F00; --cream: #FDF6E3; --cream2: #F5E9C8; --red: #8B1A1A; --text: #2C1A00; } body { background: var(--dark); font-family: 'Lora', Georgia, serif; color: var(--text); min-height: 100vh; display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: flex-start; padding: 40px 16px 60px; } /* ── Outer card ── */ .card { width: 100%; max-width: 780px; 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} } </style> </head> <body> <div class="card">  <div class="header"> <div class="series-label">📢 Announcement</div> <div class="series-title">Spotlight Lecture Series – <span>2</span></div> <div class="organizer-line"> Department of Library & Information Science, University of Mysore< br/> in association with <strong style="color:rgba (255,255,255,.85)">MILAN</strong> (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network) </div> <div class="diamond-badge">♦ Diamond Jubilee — 60th Year Celebrations 2025–26 ♦</div> </div>  <div class="topic-section"> <div style="flex-shrink:0; text-align:center;"> <img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/kannudi /image/upload/v1480084027/people/DVG.jpg" alt="Dr. D. V. Gundappa (DVG)" class="dvg-portrait" onerror="this.style.display='none'; document.getElementById('dvg -fallback').style.display='flex';" /> <div id="dvg-fallback" class="dvg-portrait-fallback" style=" display:none;"> <div class="initials">DVG</div> <div>D. V. Gundappa</div> <div style="font-size:9px;margin-top:4px;opacity:.7;">1887 – 1975</div> </div> <div style="font-size:10px;color:var(--red);margin-top:6px;font -family:'Lora',serif;font-style:italic;font-weight:600;">Dr. D. V. Gundappa</div> <div style="font-size:9px;color:#7a4a00;margin-top:2px;">1887 – 1975</div> </div> <div class="topic-info"> <div class="topic-label">Topic of the Lecture</div> <div class="topic-title-en">DVG Emba Adbhuta</div> <div class="topic-title-kn">ಡಿವಿಜಿ ಎಂಬ ಅದ್ಭುತ</div> <p class="topic-desc"> This lecture explores the life, literary contributions, and philosophical ideas of <strong>Dr. D. V. Gundappa (DVG)</strong> — celebrated poet, philosopher, and author of the timeless <em>Mankuthimmana Kagga</em>. The session presents the enduring relevance of his thoughts, values, and writings to contemporary society, making it especially meaningful for knowledge professionals who champion the power of ideas and literature. </p> </div> </div> <div class="ornament">✦   ✦   ✦</div> <hr class="hr"/>  <div class="speaker-section"> <div style="flex-shrink:0; text-align:center;"> <div style="width:100px; height:120px; border:3px solid var(--gold); box-shadow:5px 5px 0 var(--brown); background:linear-gradient (160deg,#4a2500,#7a1a1a); display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; color:var(--gold-lt); gap:6px;"> <div style="font-size:38px;">👤</div> <div style="font-size:9px;letter-spacing:1px;opacity:.8;font -family:'Lora',serif;text-align:center;padding:0 6px;">Sri. Timmanna Bhat</div> </div> </div> <div class="speaker-details"> <div class="speaker-tag">✦ Speaker</div> <div class="speaker-name">Sri. Timmanna Bhat</div> <div class="speaker-role">Head, Department of Kannada · Vibgyor International School, Bengaluru</div> <div class="speaker-bio"> Sri. Timmanna Bhat is a dedicated teacher and inspiring speaker who brings Kannada literature and philosophical thought to diverse audiences. Through his acclaimed column <em>"Anudina Kagga"</em> in <strong>Vijaya Karnataka</strong> daily, he interprets the philosophical messages of <em>Mankuthimmana Kagga</em> in a simple and accessible manner. He has delivered numerous lectures across Karnataka, inspiring young people to appreciate literature, wisdom, and life values. </div> </div> </div> <hr class="hr"/>  <div class="details-strip"> <div class="detail-item"> <div class="detail-icon">📅</div> <div> <div class="detail-label">Date</div> <div class="detail-value">14 March 2026</div> <div class="detail-sub">Saturday</div> </div> </div> <div class="detail-item"> <div class="detail-icon">⏰</div> <div> <div class="detail-label">Time</div> <div class="detail-value">4:30 PM – 5:30 PM</div> <div class="detail-sub">IST (1 Hour Session)</div> </div> </div> <div class="detail-item"> <div class="detail-icon">🏛️</div> <div> <div class="detail-label">Mode</div> <div class="detail-value">In-Person / Offline</div> <div class="detail-sub">Seminar Hall</div> </div> </div> <div class="detail-item"> <div class="detail-icon">🎟️</div> <div> <div class="detail-label">Entry</div> <div class="detail-value">Free</div> <div class="detail-sub">All Are Welcome</div> </div> </div> </div>  <div class="venue-section"> <div style="font-size:32px; flex-shrink:0; margin-top:4px;">📍</div> <div class="venue-info"> <div class="venue-label">Venue</div> <div class="venue-name">Seminar Hall, Informatics India Limited</div> <div class="venue-address"> No. 194, Rashtriya Vidyalaya Road, 2nd Block<br/> Jayanagar East, Basavanagudi<br/> Bengaluru – 560 004 </div> <div class="venue-metro">🚇 Near South End Circle Metro Station</div> </div> </div> <hr class="hr"/>  <div class="cta-section"> <div class="cta-title">All LIS Professionals & Students Are Cordially Invited to Attend</div> </div>  <div class="footer"> <div class="footer-left"> Department of Library & Information Science<br/> University of Mysore, Mysuru – 570 006<br/> <span style="color:rgba(255,255,255,.3);font-size:10px;">MILAN – Alumni Network</span> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

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