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Admissions Open: M.Lib.I.Sc. at MAHE Bengaluru Campus (2026–27)
by Ishappa C Bandi [MAHE-BLR] 01 Jun '26

01 Jun '26

Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from MAHE Bengaluru Campus. We are pleased to inform library and information science professionals that a new teaching department will commence offering a two-year postgraduate program, the Master of Library and Information Science (M.Lib.I.Sc.), at the MAHE Bengaluru Campus, starting in the academic year 2026–27. We kindly request that you share this information with undergraduate students who may be interested in pursuing postgraduate studies in Library and Information Science. Prospective candidates who wish to know more about the M.Lib.I.Sc. program may express their interest by filling out the following Google Form: Google Form: https://forms.gle/nxCzpiAeJTrqrFop6. Our team will contact them for details, or these links will help them to know more about this program: * DLIS BLR: https://blog.smude.edu.in/mu/campuses/mahe-bengaluru/academics/institution-… * MLibISc Application: https://apply.manipal.edu/login?ec=302&startURL=%2F * Program Brochure: https://blog.smude.edu.in/content/dam/manipal/mu/library/brochure.pdf We would appreciate your support in sharing this information with aspiring young library professionals. The intake is limited to 10 students for AY-2026-27, and only a few seats remain available. Graduates from any discipline are eligible to apply, and selection will be based on interview performance. Thank you for your time and cooperation. With regards Dr.Ishappa Bandi Chief Librarian- MAHE Bengaluru Campus Department of Library & Information Sciences (DLIS BLR) Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University) Govindapura, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560063, Karnataka, India Online Catalogue (OPAC) : https://maheblropac.koha.manipal.edu/ WebPortal/Discovery: https://mahelibportal.manipal.edu/mahe-library-bengaluru Email: ishappa.bandi(a)manipal.edu<mailto:ishappa.bandi@manipal.edu>, Mobile: 9982073556 / 9036541861, P: 0802449-7152 https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/339433, ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4032-278X Libraries: (MIT BLR + TAPMI BLR + MLS + MIRM + SMI + DLHS + DOC+DLIS) ________________________________ Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are privileged and confidential material of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). They are intended to named recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please contact the sender and delete the message. This Email message including attachment(s), if any, is believed to be free of any virus. However, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus-free, and MAHE accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Call for papers : GRANTHENDRIYA (ISSN : 3107-8192) - Volume 2,Issue 1
by West Bengal Library Association 25 May '26

25 May '26

Dear Academician and Researcher, We are pleased to invite original, unpublished research papers,articles for the upcoming issue of GRANTHENDRIYA (ISSN : 3107-8192) a bilingual annual journal dedicated to Library & Information Science. . As a bilingual publication,we accept submissions in both English and Bengali Languages.We seek high-quality,unpublished manuscripts that contribute significant insights to the field of Library & Information Science. Submission Guidelines:- *Format* : Manuscripts should be submitted in MS word format. *Length* : Research papers should typically be between 4,000 to 6,000 words. *Abstract* : An abstract of 250-300 words and 5 keywords must accompany the submission. *Style* : Please follow APA 7th edition style for citations and references. *Language* : Submissions are welcome in either English or Bengali language. *Publication Fee* : No submission or publication fee is charged. *Last date of Submission : 30th June,2026* *How to submit* :- Please send your manuscript as an email attachment to granthendriya(a)gmail.com with the subject line : "Submission for Granthendriya - [Author Name] ". Include a separate cover page with your name,institutional affiliation and contact details to ensure a fair,double-blind peer-review process. for further inquiries,feel free to reach out to the editorial team at granthendriya(a)gmail.com .We look forward to your valuable contributions. Warm Regards, Chief Editor, GRANTHENDRIYA (ISSN : 3107-8192)

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Four-Day National Workshop on Data Carpentry and AI/ML Tools for Libraries-3rd Edition, Organized by B. C. Roy Memorial Library, IIM Calcutta, from 20-23 August 2026
by Sayan Roy 25 May '26

25 May '26

Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from *B. C. Roy Memorial Library, IIM Calcutta!* We are delighted to inform you about the upcoming *"**A* *Four-Day National Workshop on Data Carpentry and AI/ML Tools for Libraries -3rd Edition"*, organized by *B. C. Roy Memorial Library, IIM Calcutta <https://library.iimcal.ac.in/>*, from August 20–23, 2026. For more details about the National Workshop, please visit our official website at: https://sites.google.com/iimcal.ac.in/datacarpentryandaimltoolsforli/home This workshop provides hands-on training in open-source data wrangling software and AI/ML tools based on case studies for researchers and LIS professionals. It aims to develop skills to face the challenges of modern Data Science and AI/ML applications in LIS. The workshop introduces new tools for data wrangling, data reconciliation, text and citation network visualization, Named-Entity Recognition, Opinion Mining, Automated Systematic Review, and RAG, Semantic Annotation. We are excited to invite you to join us for an engaging and insightful Four-Day National Workshop on Data Carpentry and AI/ML Tools for Libraries – 3rd Edition. We look forward to your participation! We kindly ask that you share this announcement within your professional networks. For any queries regarding the workshop, please contact: librarian(a)iimcal.ac.in, libraryworkshop(a)iimcal.ac.in The workshop brochure is attached here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1a4ZYGEpw3r8U-9gollAtQE4AnddxnYIV/view?usp=…> . धन्यबाद/Thanking you, हार्दिक सम्मान के साथ/With warm regards, --------------------------------------------------------- *सायन राय | Sayan Roy* पुस्तकालय सहायक | Library Assistant बी.सी.रॉय स्मारक पुस्तकालय | B. C. Roy Memorial Library भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान कलकत्ता, कलकत्ता - ७००१०४ Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Kolkata- 700104 Contact- sayanr(a)iimcal.ac.in library.iimcal.ac.in

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Subject: Invitation to the MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit 2026 – Register Now
by Dr. JAYAKUMARA 22 May '26

22 May '26

Dear Professionals, Colleagues, and Alumni, We are delighted to invite you to the historic MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit, marking sixty years of academic excellence in library and information science education. This landmark summit is jointly organized by the prestigious Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, and its highly dynamic alumni network, MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network), recognized as one of the most active registered alumni associations on the national LIS scene. The event will take place on May 29th and 30th, 2026, at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, focusing on "Transforming Information Ecosystems: Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future." The Department of Studies in Library and Information Science (MyDLIS) has been an academic trailblazer since its inception on June 24, 1965. As one of India’s oldest departments in the field, it pioneered the nation's Master's and PhD programs and launched Vidyanidhi, India's first electronic thesis database, which paved the way for the national Shodhganga initiative. This Diamond Jubilee celebrates its ongoing mission to recalibrate librarianship for a connected world. Our extraordinary lineup of eminent key speakers includes renowned historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath, who will deliver the inaugural address. Attendees will also hear from Prof. S. Sadagopan (Director, IIITB) on information ecosystems, Dr. Sanjay Bharthur (MAHE Manipal) on digital power, Naavi Vijayshankar (Chairman-FDPPI) on cyber law, and Prof. Anil B. Suraj (IIM Bangalore) on information ethics. Additionally, Prof. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay (Kalyani University) will conduct a specialized data carpentry workshop, and Prof. D. S. Guru (University of Mysore) will deliver the valedictory address. We warmly invite you to join us in Mysuru to celebrate this glorious heritage and shape the future of our profession. Please visit https://www.milan-mysore.org/ to register. For further details, please contact: The Chairman, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. Phone: 9741533380Subject: Invitation to the MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit 2026 – Register Now Warm Regards, Dr. JAYAKUMARA B Com., M L I Sc., M.Phil., PhD., K SET Selection Grade Librarian & Head Dept. of Library & Information Science, Government First Grade College, Hullahalli-571314 Nanjanagudu Taluk Cell: 98802 07190

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Subject: Invitation to the MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit 2026 – Register Now
by Dr. JAYAKUMARA 22 May '26

22 May '26

Dear Professionals, Colleagues, and Alumni, We are delighted to invite you to the historic MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit, marking sixty years of academic excellence in library and information science education. This landmark summit is jointly organized by the prestigious Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, and its highly dynamic alumni network, MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network), recognized as one of the most active registered alumni associations on the national LIS scene. The event will take place on May 29th and 30th, 2026, at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, focusing on "Transforming Information Ecosystems: Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future." The Department of Studies in Library and Information Science (MyDLIS) has been an academic trailblazer since its inception on June 24, 1965. As one of India’s oldest departments in the field, it pioneered the nation's Master's and PhD programs and launched Vidyanidhi, India's first electronic thesis database, which paved the way for the national Shodhganga initiative. This Diamond Jubilee celebrates its ongoing mission to recalibrate librarianship for a connected world. Our extraordinary lineup of eminent key speakers includes renowned historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath, who will deliver the inaugural address. Attendees will also hear from Prof. S. Sadagopan (Director, IIITB) on information ecosystems, Dr. Sanjay Bharthur (MAHE Manipal) on digital power, Naavi Vijayshankar (Chairman-FDPPI) on cyber law, and Prof. Anil B. Suraj (IIM Bangalore) on information ethics. Additionally, Prof. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay (Kalyani University) will conduct a specialized data carpentry workshop, and Prof. D. S. Guru (University of Mysore) will deliver the valedictory address. We warmly invite you to join us in Mysuru to celebrate this glorious heritage and shape the future of our profession. Please visit https://www.milan-mysore.org/ to register. For further details, please contact: The Chairman, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. Phone: 9741533380Subject: Invitation to the MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit 2026 – Register Now Dear Professionals, Colleagues, and Alumni, We are delighted to invite you to the historic MYDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit, marking sixty years of academic excellence in library and information science education. This landmark summit is jointly organized by the prestigious Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, and its highly dynamic alumni network, MILAN (Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network), recognized as one of the most active registered alumni associations on the national LIS scene. The event will take place on May 29th and 30th, 2026, at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysuru, focusing on "Transforming Information Ecosystems: Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future." The Department of Studies in Library and Information Science (MyDLIS) has been an academic trailblazer since its inception on June 24, 1965. As one of India’s oldest departments in the field, it pioneered the nation's Master's and PhD programs and launched Vidyanidhi, India's first electronic thesis database, which paved the way for the national Shodhganga initiative. This Diamond Jubilee celebrates its ongoing mission to recalibrate librarianship for a connected world. Our extraordinary lineup of eminent key speakers includes renowned historian and author Dr. Vikram Sampath, who will deliver the inaugural address. Attendees will also hear from Prof. S. Sadagopan (Former Director, IIITB) on information ecosystems, Dr. Sanjay Bharthur (MAHE Manipal) on digital power, Naavi Vijayshankar (Chairman-FDPPI) on cyber law, and Prof. Anil B. Suraj (IIM Bangalore) on information ethics. Additionally, Prof. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay (Kalyani University) will conduct a specialized data carpentry workshop, and Prof. D. S. Guru (University of Mysore) will deliver the valedictory address. We warmly invite you to join us in Mysuru to celebrate this glorious heritage and shape the future of our profession. Please visit https://www.milan-mysore.org/ to register. For further details, please contact: The Chairman, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. Phone: 9741533380 Warm Regards, Dr. JAYAKUMARA B Com., M L I Sc., M.Phil., PhD., K SET Selection Grade Librarian & Head Dept. of Library & Information Science, Government First Grade College, Hullahalli-571314 Nanjanagudu Taluk Cell: 98802 07190

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Webinar: CABI author workshop June 2026
by Maria Campbell 20 May '26

20 May '26

*With apologies for cross-posting* Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce a free author workshop taking place on 3 June 2026. If you (or colleagues) are interested in publishing your work, join CABI's Publishers to find out more about the processes involved and their tips for successful publication. Including journals, case studies, datasheets, and books. There will also be a Q&A. Details: - Free workshop - Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at 13:00 BST - Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Free registration: https://cabi.zoom.us/webinar/register/5617773646046/WN_c2kfMtzjThK-XzMxoDDB… Please share this opportunity with your colleagues and friends. The webinar is recorded and available on demand, so feel free to register even if you can't attend the live session. Thank you for your attention. Maria Campbell Marketing Manager, CABI cabi.org - cabidigitallibrary.org P Think Green - don't print this email unless you really need to ************************************************************************ The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it is confidential and is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is prohibited. Whilst CAB International trading as CABI takes steps to prevent the transmission of viruses via e-mail, we cannot guarantee that any e-mail or attachment is free from computer viruses and you are strongly advised to undertake your own anti-virus precautions. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by e-mail at helpdesk(a)cabi.org or by telephone on +44 (0)1491 829199 and then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. CABI is an International Organization recognised by the UK Government under Statutory Instrument 1982 No. 1071... **************************************************************************

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Request for Article
by Deepak Wadtele 20 May '26

20 May '26

*Dear All,* * One of our faculty members needs the following two articles for research purposes. Kindly provide the PDFs of the papers listed below. * 1. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/6170710 2. https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/10846130 *Thanks with regards Deepak B. WadteleLibrarian * *" The beginning is the most important part of the work" by Plato* Share this to those who will benefit from the information: *P**lease SAVE PAPER & HELP THE WORLD GO GREEN* *Please don't print this email unless absolutely necessary.* *If necessary print it in a booklet format on both sides.*

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MyDLIS Journey and Diamond Jubilee Celebration
by Sunil M.V 15 May '26

15 May '26

Dear LISForum Members, Happy to share the article titled "Legacy of Learning in Mysore State: Celebrating the Growth of Library Services and 60 Years of the MyDLIS" has been published in the ILA Newsletter available at https://ilaindia.co.in/media/com_nswnewsletter/newsletter/1778475356_may26.…. The article traces the rich history of library development and library education in the erstwhile Mysore State. It presents the remarkable journey of the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore — one of the pioneering institutions in LIS education in India — as it celebrates the Diamond Jubilee. Personally, I request the LIS Members to join the MyDLIS Diamond Jubilee Summit on 'Transforming Information Ecosystem: Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future' scheduled on 29th & 30th May 2026 at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, University of Mysore, Mysuru, organised by the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore, and the Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN). 🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ML7hmTNBBpajhrL6A 🌐 Full details: https://www.milan-mysore.org/mydlis-diamond-jubilee 📧 Contact: milan.mydlis(a)gmail.com This is a significant milestone for the department, alumni, and the LIS profession at large. Looking forward tomeeting you in Namma Mysuru! With warm regards, धन्यवाद | MVS *Dr M V Sunil* Faculty – General Management & Systems Ph. 0821-242922 Extn. 1004 Webpage: https://www.sdmimd.ac.in/sunilmv --

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Call for papers : GRANTHENDRIYA (ISSN : 3107-8192) - Volume 2,Issue 1
by Oriental Library Association 12 May '26

12 May '26

*Dear Academicians and Researchers,* We are pleased to invite original, unpublished research papers,articles for the upcoming issue of GRANTHENDRIYA (ISSN : 3107-8192) a bilingual annual journal dedicated to Library & Information Science and allied area . As a bilingual publication,we accept submissions in both English and Bengali Languages.We seek high-quality,unpublished manuscripts that contribute significant insights to the field of Library & Information Science and allied areas . *Submission Guidelines:-* *Format* : Manuscripts should be submitted in MS word format. *Length* : Research papers should typically be between 4,000 to 6,000 words. *Abstract* : An abstract of 250-300 words and 5 keywords must accompany the submission. *Style* : Please follow APA 7th edition style for citations and references. *Language* : Submissions are welcome in either English or Bengali language. *Last date of Submission : 30th June,2026* *How to submit :-* Please send your manuscript as an email attachment to granthendriya(a)gmail.com with the subject line : "Submission for Granthendriya - [Author Name] ". Include a separate cover page with your name,institutional affiliation and contact details to ensure a fair,double-blind peer-review process. for further inquiries,feel free to reach out to the editorial team at *granthendriya(a)gmail.com <granthendriya(a)gmail.com> .*We look forward to your valuable contributions. Warm Regards, Chief Editor, GRANTHENDRIYA (ISSN : 3107-8192)

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Correction Regarding DataCite Webinar Reminder
by Francis Jayakanth 11 May '26

11 May '26

Dear LIS-Forum Members, Please disregard the reminder message circulated earlier regarding the DataCite webinar titled “DataCite Membership Essentials: How Research Organizations Can Advance Open Research.” I inadvertently overlooked that the webinar had already concluded on 07 May 2026 before sending the reminder. Apologies for the oversight and any inconvenience caused. With regards, Francis

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