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[Reminder] DataCite Membership Essentials webinar: how research organizations can advance open research
by Francis Jayakanth 11 May '26

11 May '26

Dear Members, Greetings. This is a gentle reminder about the upcoming webinar announced by DataCite on: “DataCite Membership Essentials: How Research Organizations Can Advance Open Research.” The webinar may be of interest to librarians, research administrators, and professionals involved in scholarly communication, research data management, and open science initiatives. Members interested in participating may kindly refer to the details shared in the earlier announcement below and register accordingly. Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth ________________________________ The DataCite message follows. From: Paul Vierkant Date: 08 May 2026 Email: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org Dear colleagues, The DataCite member community is growing, and we invite you to join us! We’re holding a Membership Essentials webinar on May 7 for research organizations to learn more about membership options and how they can use DataCite services to make their research outputs and activities more open and discoverable. DataCite’s updated membership model provides an opportunity to align institutional participation with the long-term sustainability of shared, community-driven infrastructure that benefits the broader research ecosystem. The webinar is for all organizations interested in joining the DataCite community. During the event, we will introduce the available membership pathways, discuss why we’re moving away from a DOI-based pricing model to a collective funding approach, and share examples of how DataCite members are contributing to and benefiting from open infrastructure for research. DataCite staff will be present for Q&A, and a webinar recording will be made available afterwards. Register for the webinar: https://datacite.org/event/datacite-membership-essentials/ Read the announcement: https://doi.org/10.5438/gc07-ah64 DataCite's Social media posts : https://www.linkedin.com/posts/datacite_datacite-membership-essentials-data… https://bsky.app/profile/datacite.org/post/3ml4fdtace222 Please feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Sincerely, Paul Vierkant Paul Vierkant | Outreach Manager | DataCite he/him/his | Central European time<https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/germany/berlin> E: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org<mailto:paul.vierkant@datacite.org> | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-3844 W: datacite.org<https://datacite.org/> | Blog<https://datacite.org/blog/> | Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/datacite.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacite> | Mastodon<https://openbiblio.social/@datacite> Support Desk<mailto:support@datacite.org> | Support Site<https://support.datacite.org/> A: DataCite -- Welfengarten 1B, 30167 Hannover, Germany

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STMet 2026 @ Bali, Indonesia
by STMet 11 May '26

11 May '26

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Workshop on 'DATA CARPENTRY" and much more!! - REGISTER NOW !!
by BP Prakash 10 May '26

10 May '26

Dear Admin, Please publish this announcement in LIS-Forum. Thanks & Regards, BP Prakash *-----------------------------------------------------------------------* *Why Data Carpentry?* Data is today's most valuable resource. Just as oil powered the 20th century, data drives the 21st. This workshop explains why data is important for libraries, and why librarians need to learn how to handle and make sense of it. It introduces Library Carpentry, a training programme designed specifically for librarians. It demonstrates useful skills such as organizing data, managing text, and cleaning up book and journal records using the open-source tool, OpenRefine.The goal is to help library personnel improve their existing services and offer new, data-based services to their users. The workshop also looks at real-life examples showing how these techniques can be applied to library catalogues and databases. Skills like finding patterns in text, automatically identifying names and places, translating content across languages, and matching records from different sources are all covered. It also explores how modern AI tools can be integrated into this work. By learning these skills, libraries can keep up with the fast-changing world of information and serve their communities better. The above workshop by Prof Parthasarathy Mukhopadhyay (Library & Information Science, Univ of Kalyani, WB) is one of the highlights of the Diamond Jubilee Summit on *TRANSFORMING INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM,* scheduled for May 29th & 30th of this month at University of Mysore, Mysuru, Karnataka. Here are the other event highlights. - "Inaugural address" by celebrated author and historian *Dr. Vikram Sampath, * - "Core concepts of Information Ecosystems" by *Prof Sadagopan *(Founder Director IIIT B’lore) - “From information disorder to digital power” *Prof Sanjay Bharthur *(Prof of Commn, MAHE Manipal*)* - "Impact of cyber law and data protection law on academic institutions", by Mr *Naavi Vijayshankar *(Chairman-FDPPI, Privacy and Data Protection Consultant) - "Ethical use of information in research and education" by *Prof. Anil B. Suraj, *(Prof of Law / Public Policy, IIM Bangalore) - Panel Discussion on "Higher Education and Career Prospects: Pros & Cons. - Valedictory address by *Prof DS Guru *(DCSE, University of Mysore) Hurry up! Join in. For more details click here < https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysor <https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysore>e> *Registrations fees: * MILAN Members - ₹ 1,500. New MILAN Members – Combo offer (membership + registration) - ₹ 2,500 only. Others - ₹ 2,000 *How to register?* Using the link provided, please complete the Google form, make the required payment by using the QR Code or bank transfer and submit the form. < https://forms.gle/ML7hmTNBBpajhrL6A>. *Summit Secretariat* MILAN / Department of Studies in Library Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysuru. Email: milan.mydlis(a)gmail.com, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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46th Annual IATUL Conference | Submission Deadline extended | 15–19 November 2026
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 08 May '26

08 May '26

Due to overwhelming interest and global engagement, the submission deadline for the 46th Annual IATUL Conference has been officially extended to 19 June 2026. This is your opportunity to contribute to a global dialogue shaping the future of academic libraries under the theme: “Navigating the Future of Knowledge: Empowering Librarians Amidst Technological, Financial, and Role Transformation for Societal Impact.” Hosted by the International Association of University Libraries in partnership with the University of Johannesburg Library. Conference Dates: 15–19 November 2026. Location: Johannesburg, South Africa Don’t miss this extended opportunity; your voice belongs in this global conversation. https://iatul2026.uj.ac.za/call-for-submission/ Travel grant application deadline: 15 June 2026. (for member libraries only): https://www.iatul.org/news/latest-news/iatul-conference-2026-apply-for-a-tr… More about the conference: https://iatul2026.uj.ac.za/about/ Conference registration: https://iatul2026.uj.ac.za/registration/ Best regards ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- IATUL International Association of University Libraries https://www.iatul.org/about/board.html

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DataCite Membership Essentials webinar: how research organizations can advance open research
by Francis Jayakanth 06 May '26

06 May '26

Dear Members, Greetings. Please find below an announcement from DataCite regarding an upcoming webinar on “DataCite Membership Essentials: How Research Organizations Can Advance Open Research.” This may be of interest to librarians, research administrators, and others involved in scholarly communication and open science initiatives. Members interested in participating may follow the details provided below. Best regards, Francis Jayakanth ------------------------------------ The DataCite message follows. From: Paul Vierkant Date: 05 May 2026 Email: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org Dear colleagues, The DataCite member community is growing, and we invite you to join us! We’re holding a Membership Essentials webinar on May 7 for research organizations to learn more about membership options and how they can use DataCite services to make their research outputs and activities more open and discoverable. DataCite’s updated membership model provides an opportunity to align institutional participation with the long-term sustainability of shared, community-driven infrastructure that benefits the broader research ecosystem. The webinar is for all organizations interested in joining the DataCite community. During the event, we will introduce the available membership pathways, discuss why we’re moving away from a DOI-based pricing model to a collective funding approach, and share examples of how DataCite member organizations are contributing to and benefiting from open infrastructure for research. DataCite staff will be present for Q&A, and a webinar recording will be made available afterwards. Register for the webinar: https://datacite.org/event/datacite-membership-essentials/ Read the announcement: https://doi.org/10.5438/gc07-ah64 Please feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Sincerely, Paul Vierkant Paul Vierkant | Outreach Manager | DataCite he/him/his | Central European time<https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/germany/berlin> E: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org<mailto:paul.vierkant@datacite.org> | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-3844 W: datacite.org<https://datacite.org/> | Blog<https://datacite.org/blog/> | Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/datacite.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacite> | Mastodon<https://openbiblio.social/@datacite> Support Desk<mailto:support@datacite.org> | Support Site<https://support.datacite.org/> A: DataCite -- Welfengarten 1B, 30167 Hannover, Germany

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Diamond Jubilee Summit on " Transforming Information Ecosystem", University of Mysore, May 29&30.
by BP Prakash 05 May '26

05 May '26

Dear Admin, Please post this announcement. Thanks n Rgds, BP Prakash =============================================================================== Dear All, The Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore (MyDLIS) is completing sixty years of purposeful service ! To commemorate this milestone, Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN) and MyDLIS are jointly organizing the *DIAMOND JUBILEE SUMMIT, *on 29th & 30th May , 2026 at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. *Summit theme *: *TRANSFORMING INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM* ; Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future. Program Highlights: Invited lectures by experts from journalism, IT, Law, policy, data privacy, and L&IS!! *1) **Dr Vikram Sampath *(Historian & author) *"Inaugural address".* *2) **Prof Parthasarathy Mukhopadyay *(Dept of L&IS, Kalyani University, WB) *"Workshop on’ Data Carpentry"**.* *3) **Prof Sadagopan *(Founder Director IIIT B’lore) *"Core concepts of Information Ecosystems".* 4) *Prof Sanjay Bharthur *(Prof of Commn & journalism, MAHE Manipal*)* *“From information disorder to digital power”. * *5) **Naavi Vijayshankar *(Chairman-FDPPI, Privacy and Data Protection Consultant) *"Impact of cyber law and data protection law on academic institutions".* *6) **Prof. Anil B. Suraj, *(Ph.D. in Law / Public Policy, IIM Bangalore) *"Ethical use of information in research and education".* *7) **Prof DS Guru *: (DCSE, Univ of Mysore") *Valedictory address**.* Panel Discussion, Info Quiz and much more. *Registrations fees: * MILAN Members - ₹ 1,500. New MILAN Members – Combo offer (membership + registration) - ₹ 2,500. Others - ₹ 2,000 *How to register?* Using the link provided, please complete the Google form, make the required payment by using the QR Code and submit the form. < https://forms.gle/ML7hmTNBBpajhrL6A>. *Summit Secretariat* MILAN / Department of Studies in Library Information Science University of Mysore, Mysuru. Email: milan.mydlis(a)gmail.com, Portal : https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysor <https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysore>e

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Request for articles
by Pritam Kumar Paul 04 May '26

04 May '26

Dear Madam/Sir, I need the following two articles for my research. If you have access, kindly send it to me. Thanks in advance. 1. Broady-Preston, J. (2013). Changing Marketing Concepts: Contemporary Theories and Paradigms in Services Marketing. In D. K. Gupta, C. Koontz, & A. Massisimo (Eds.), *Marketing Library and Information Services II: A Global Outlook* (pp. 23–42). De Gruyter Saur. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110281040.23/html?l… 2. Gupta, D. K., Koontz, C., & Massisimo, A. (2013). Marketing Library and Information Services: Connecting from the Past to the Future. In D. K. Gupta, C. Koontz, & A. Massisimo (Eds.), *Marketing Library and Information Services II: A Global Outlook* (pp. 13–22). De Gruyter Saur. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110281040.13/html?s… -- *Pritam Kumar Paul* *Librarian* *K. K. Das College, Garia* *Kolkata-700084*

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International Conference_ICKOLIS2026_DRTC, ISI Bangalore
by Nabina Khamaru 02 May '26

02 May '26

Dear Professionals, Greetings! We are pleased to inform you that the Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru is organizing the International Conference on Knowledge Organization and Library Information Systems: Exploring Multidimensional Facets (ICKOLIS 2026) from September 21–23, 2026, at Bengaluru. 🌐 Details & Registration: 👉 https://sites.google.com/ickolis.com/ickolis 🔹 Highlights: * Paper presentations * Networking with experts * Latest trends in LIS ICKOLIS 2026 aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on: Digital empowerment through AI, semantic technologies, and digital libraries Inclusive and equitable access to knowledge Innovation and excellence in research and open science Important Dates Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026 Submission Details Authors are invited to submit their full papers to: ickolis(a)isibang.ac.in and info(a)ickolis.com Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bengaluru – 560059, Karnataka, India For more details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ickolis.com/ickolis/home We request you to kindly circulate this information among faculty members, researchers, and students, and encourage active participation. Looking forward to your valuable contributions. Warm regards, Prof. M. Krishnamurthy Conference Chair Head, DRTC, ISI Bengaluru.

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ILL Request for chapters
by Dr. Yesan Sellan (BHC-DLIS) 01 May '26

01 May '26

Dear Friends Greetings One of my former faculty members, is in need of 2 chapters (Chapter 3 and 4) from the following book to complete his post doctoral research. If could help him get a scanned copy of the same. It would be a great help for him to complete his post doctoral research. *Tajfel, H. (1978). Differentiation between social groups: Studies in the social psychology of intergroup relations. London: Academic Press.* Thank you for your help in advance. Blessings *Dr. Yesan Sellan, * *MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., PhD* *(Strategic | Learner | Achiever | Responsibility | Intellection)* Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Library and Information Science Bishop Heber College, Puthur PO, Trichy - 620017, INDIA Mobile: 91-9972348251 https://bhc.irins.org/profile/364928 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0501-5661 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yesan-sellan-01230336/ -----------------------------------------------IMPORTANT------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you

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