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Call for Project Proposals 2027-28: Program for the Archiving of Science and Technology (PAST) -- Cohort 2
by madhan muthu 16 Sep '26

16 Sep '26

Please spread this call. Thanks The Program for the Archiving of Science and Technology (PAST) is a flagship program of the Archives at NCBS aimed at digital preservation of, and enabling digital access to, at-risk archival material. It is a 12-month program for archival appraisal, standards-compliant archival description, digitization and digital preservation, and mirroring of archival data at the Archives at NCBS. PAST features year-long training, funding support, expert inputs and guidelines, skill development exercises, and more. Eight projects participated in PAST Cohort #1 (2025-26), resulting in 26 collections. Project catalogues and digital assets were made accessible to the public in February 2026 and are compiled *here <https://catalogue.archives.ncbs.res.in/repositories/2/classifications/6>*. The Archives at NCBS is pleased to announce the application process for the second cohort of PAST. We invite applications for projects to enable digital access to archival material that are rare, endangered, of archival value, and related to the history of science and technology in contemporary India (approximately between 1850 and 2000). The program focuses on under-represented and marginalised histories in science-technology-engineering-mathematics/medicine (STEM). Each project should typically outline names for three roles: - An individual lead applicant (referred to as “Lead Applicant”) who is an Indian citizen. - A Host Organisation, legally registered in India, to collaborate with for archiving and digitization for collections identified - An archival source for the material (referred to as “Source”), which could also be the host organisation *Budget*: Up to Rs. 12,00,000 (Twelve lakhs) inclusive of all taxes. Funding support is provided for the following expenses: 1. Project personnel costs (including lead applicant and/or persons selected by the Lead Applicant). All project personnel will be hired directly by NCBS for the duration of the project. This should be at least 50% of the total amount. 2. Up to INR 6 lakhs will be covered towards expenses for accession, processing, and digitization of identified material. *Applications Open*: 14 September 2026 *O**nline Information Sessions*: 4:00 PM IST on 21 September 2026, 30 September 2026, 15 October 2026. Register for the online information sessions at: https://ncbs-res-in.zoom.us/meeting/register/iRDTAe5uS1eEqRhyGUlucg *Application Deadline*: 23 October 2026 *Announcement of Final Projects*: 15 January 2027 *Cohort 2 Project Timeline*: 01 February 2027 to 31 January 2028 The Archives at NCBS is committed in engaging with ways to drive diversity, equity, and inclusion. We would be happy to provide information about the program in a language other than English. Please contact archives(a)ncbs.res.in if you need help translating the form or have an idea, but are uncertain whether it would fit. We are happy to help you out! *Full details on the call for proposals below, and also available as an information booklet **( <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoQO5lxsXXGgz38GdJXzpFj7NkAjED6A/view?usp=…>https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoQO5lxsXXGgz38GdJXzpFj7NkAjED6A/view <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoQO5lxsXXGgz38GdJXzpFj7NkAjED6A/view>) <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ZoQO5lxsXXGgz38GdJXzpFj7NkAjED6A/view?usp=…>* If you have questions, write to us: archives(a)ncbs.res.in -- Madhan, M

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📢 Final call: Three-Day National Workshop on Cloud Technology, INFLIBNET Centre
by Dr. Dharmeshkumar Shah Scientist B (CS) 16 Sep '26

16 Sep '26

Dear Colleagues, Greetings from INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar! *📢✨ NATIONAL WORKSHOP 2026 ✨📢* Three-Day National Workshop on * Cloud Technology for Educational Institutions* (in offline mode) is being organized by INFLIBNET Centre during *28th September - 30th September, 2026*. 📆 28 – 30 September 2026 ⏱️ 3 Days | Offline Mode 👨‍🏫👩‍💻 Faculty | Students | Librarians | IT Professionals 🚨*HURRY UP! Limited Seats Available.* We encourage you to register yourself at the earliest. Detailed guidelines and links are available on the INFLIBNET's website <https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/docs/Final_Cloud_Technology_Brochure-2026.pdf>. Connect with us at raja@inflibnet.ac.in/dashah@inflibnet.ac.in if you have any questions. *Important Links* 👉Workshop Brochure: Click Here <https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/docs/Final_Cloud_Technology_Brochure-2026.pdf> 👉Registration: Click Here <https://hrd.inflibnet.ac.in/login.php> *Important Dates* 📢Registration Deadline: *20th September 2026* We look forward to your valued participation in this enriching and insightful workshop. Thank you! -------------------------------------------------------- डॉ. धर्मेशकुमार ए. शाह / Dr. Dharmeshkumar A. Shah वैज्ञानिक-बी (सी.एस) / Scientist-B (CS) इन्फ्लिबनेट केंद्र, गांधीनगर / INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar इन्फोसिटी, गांधीनगर - 382007, गुजरात, भारत. Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007, Gujarat, INDIA. ई-मेल/Email: dashah(a)inflibnet.ac.in, टेलीफोन नं/Telephone no. - 079-23268284 वेबसाइट:/Website: www.inflibnet.ac.in

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Record: 21st T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture : “Conflating Copyright and Ethics”
by madhan muthu 14 Sep '26

14 Sep '26

Record of the following talk is now available on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHqXLnJYzlU Dr. T.B. Rajashekar – 21st Memorial Lecture 2026 on “Conflating Copyright and Ethics” to be delivered by Ana Enriquez, Head of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries. (Date & Time: Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM (IST)) August 11, 2026 <https://ncsinet.in/2026/08/11/dr-t-b-rajashekar-20th-memorial-lecture-2025-…> maruthu <https://ncsinet.in/author/maruthu/> *Title :* Conflating Copyright and Ethics *Speaker :* Ana Enriquez, Head of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries. *Date & Time : *Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM (IST) *Meeting Link:* Join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/464418832178313?p=4NAsBoqiUfF1HVK9Dq Meeting ID: 464 418 832 178 313 Passcode: b6V3UJ7H *Abstract of the Talk :* In resources about copyright law for lay audiences, it is common to conflate acting ethically with following copyright law. Rather than encouraging ethical behaviour, this trope shuts down the audience’s ethical reasoning. Nor does this trope encourage learning about copyright law. Instead, it leads to several misunderstandings: it encourages people to think that all copyright wrongs are equivalent; it overlooks the variety of approaches to copyright, such as those of other countries or historical periods; and it conceals the flaws in copyright law. The solution is not to excise ethical reasoning from discussions of copyright law. The solution is to disentangle the two topics and pay adequate attention to both. *About the Speaker :* Ana Enriquez is the Copyright Officer and Head of the Office of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries. As both a lawyer and a librarian, she has long advocated for improvements to the copyright system so that all may benefit from the advancement of knowledge. Earlier this year, Ana spent an academic term at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar. -- Madhan, M

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Online workshop on Literature Review with the Assistance of AI tools
by Vimal Kumar V. 10 Sep '26

10 Sep '26

Online workshop on Literature Review with the Assistance of AI tools Organised by Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region Date: 18-20 September 2026 Time: 7 PM to 9 PM Topics covered in the online workshop Introduction to literature review AI tools for literature search Reference management tools Citations, bibliography & referencing styles AI-assisted literature review & research note-taking Practical workflow: from literature search to review Key learning outcomes Learn the purpose, types, and basic steps of a literature review. Learn to find relevant research papers and key findings using AI tools. Learn to collect, organise, and manage references easily. Learn to use citations, bibliographies, and common referencing styles correctly. Learn to summarise, analyse, and take notes from research papers using AI. Learn to combine AI tools and reference managers to make literature review faster and more effective. Resource Person Dr. Gopakumar V. Digital University Kerala Who can participate? Research scholars, Faculty members, Students and Library professionals. Certificate A printed certificate will be provided. Registration Registration Fee: ₹500 Kerala Library Association Members: ₹300 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/jeRHR8A2rufBTxVs5 For details, contact: Dr Vimal Kumar V., Secretary, Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region. Mobile: 9846496323 -- *Vimal Kumar V., PhD* Assistant Librarian Grade II Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala-686560 ------------------------------------------ My Home page:www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs:linuxhalwa.blogspot.com kohageek.blogspot.com moovandan.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------- *"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler*

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LISACON - 2026 Conference and Awards
by Shamprasad Pujar 07 Sep '26

07 Sep '26

Dear Moderator Please share the following post to the forum. Thanks, S M Pujar ========================= Dear Professionals, LIS Academy, Bengaluru in association with Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University (BCU), Bengaluru and The Forum of Former Vice-Chancellor's of Karnataka (FVCK) is organizing a 6th LISACON Conference in Bengaluru between November 12 and 14, 2026. As a part of the Conference, it has also called for LISA Awards. For more information, you may please check at: https://www.lisacon.org Thanks and Regards, Organizing Secretary Dr. Manmohan Singh Bengaluru City University (BCU) Bengaluru

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Request to Share FLARE-2027 Conference Announcement on LIS Forum [Title: 72nd ILA International Conference (FLARE-2027), University of Hyderabad]
by Ankit Gupta 02 Sep '26

02 Sep '26

Dear All, Greetings from the Indira Gandhi Memorial Library, University of Hyderabad! FLARE-2027 | 72nd ILA International Conference The Indira Gandhi Memorial Library (IGML), University of Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi, is pleased to announce the FLARE-2027 International Conference on: *“Future Libraries: Advancing Research & Excellence”* 📅 7–9 January 2027 📍 University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad FLARE-2027 will provide a professional platform for librarians, LIS professionals, researchers, academicians, educators, and scholars to present research, exchange perspectives, and engage with emerging developments shaping the future of libraries. Conference Themes: • Libraries & Sustainability Agenda • Digital Transformation in Libraries • Scholarly Communication & Open Science • Capacity Building & Future-Ready Librarianship • Assistive Technologies & Inclusive Library Services • Collaboration, Consortia & Knowledge Ecosystems • Digital Preservation & Cultural Heritage • Ethical & Legal Frameworks for Information Access • Social Media & Digital Engagement in Libraries Important Dates: 📝 Abstract Submission – 15 September 2026 📄 Full Paper Submission – 15 October 2026 🎟️ Registration – 15 December 2026 🔗 Official Website: https://ila72flare.uohyd.ac.in/ 🔗Conference Brochure: https://ila72flare.uohyd.ac.in/files/ILA72Brochure.pdf 🔗Abstract Submission: https://forms.gle/7p5eHVeKVSttobfm9 🔗Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ATSXrjiWXCx9Uq6EA We invite the LIS community to contribute research, share professional perspectives, and be part of this significant academic and professional gathering. We look forward to your participation in FLARE-2027. 📚 Thanks & Regards, -- *Ankit Gupta* Assistant Librarian (IT Section) Indira Gandhi Memorial Library (IGML) *E:* ankitgupta_lib(a)uohyd.ac.in <sreekumars_lib(a)uohyd.ac.in> *M:* +918707554336 *A: *Indira Gandhi Memorial Library (IGML), University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana - 500046

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