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Engagement of Library and Information Management (LIM) Project Trainees at IISc
by Umesh Reddy 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

Dear Professionals Greetings! Please bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates. Indian Institute of Science <https://iisc.ac.in/> (IISc), Bengaluru, invites applications for *09 positions* of LIM Project Trainee in the JRD Tata Memorial Library <https://library.iisc.ac.in/> (JRDTML) at the Institute. *Essential Qualifications:* Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with a minimum of second class and Master's in Library and Information Science (MLISc) or equivalent, passed out in the year 2024 or 2025 with first class. *Nature of Traineeship:* Learn and develop professional skill sets while you work on different functions and services of the library using emerging tools and technologies. *Duration:* Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis for a period of *2 years.* *Remuneration:* Rs. 25,000/- + HRA (*Gross Amount Rs.32,500/-* *Approximately*) per month. *Selected Project Trainees are expected to work 6 days a week on any of the three shifts, including night shift duties and public holiday duties on a rotation basis.* *For complete details about this announcement, please visit*: https://iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/2.-Advertisement-1.pdf *For submission of the online form, please visit*: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/ *Deadline for submitting applications:* 7th October, 2025. [image: forum-2.jpg] Best Regards Umesh --- Umeshareddy Kacherki Ph.D Librarian, Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru - 560012, Karnataka, India.

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AI for Librarian: Automating Everyday Work and Improving Library Services Online Workshop | 04 October, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM IST
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 17 Sep '25

17 Sep '25

AI for Librarian: Automating Everyday Work and Improving Library Services Online Workshop | 04 October, 2025 | 6:00-8:00 PM IST [image: AI for Librarian Workshop] Dear Library Professional, Join *LibAuto*, India's premier library automation specialist, for an exciting online workshop to explore how AI can transform your library operations! Workshop Highlights - *Date & Time:* 04 October, 2025 | Saturday | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM IST - *Platform:* Zoom (Online) - *Medium:* Hindi - *Eligibility:* Open to Librarians, Researchers, Academic Professionals, and LIS Students - *Includes:* Training materials, video recording, and e-certificate upon completion - *Registration Fee:* ₹222 (Early Bird Discount - Save ₹100 if registered by 25 September 2025; Regular: ₹322) - *Limited Seats:* First-Come, First-Served Key Topics Covered - Introduction to AI in Libraries - Benefits of AI Implementation - AI-Enhanced Library Workflows - Acquisition, Cataloging, Classification - Membership Management, Circulation - Reference Services, Serial Control - Koha Automation with AI - Key AI Tools for Libraries Learn practical AI tools and techniques to automate tasks like Koha integration, bibliometric analysis, and multilingual support, elevating your library services. Register Now <https://forms.gle/iryf4RUzuq3mkFNu9> More Info <https://www.libauto.in/2025/09/ai-for-librarian-automating-everyday.html> Payment Details *Bank Transfer:* Account Holder: LibAuto Account Number: 50200091760910 IFSC Code: HDFC0002784 Bank Branch: HDFC Bank, Kapurthala II *UPI/PhonePe/Google Pay/Paytm:* 9463116032 *UPI ID:* 9463116032@pthdfc After payment, share a screenshot via WhatsApp: +91 94631 16032 <https://wa.me/+919463116032> *Note:* Registration fee is non-refundable and non-transferable. You'll receive confirmation and Zoom details via WhatsApp. Connect with fellow professionals to discuss AI and library automation! Join WhatsApp Community <https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2PRlRjvtfWCv2qr4ZQnb5> LibAuto | Street No. 5, Nanak Nagri, Abohar-152116, Punjab, India Contact: +91 94631 16032 | Email: contact.libauto(a)gmail.com | Website: www.libauto.in Follow us: Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/LibAuto.Pb?ref=embed_page> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/libauto/> | Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/libauto.in/> | X <https://x.com/LibAuto_in?mx=2> | YouTube <https://youtube.com/@libauto-thesmartlibrary8852?si=9_5CpE1lY8KuzUEp> If you no longer wish to receive these emails, unsubscribe <https://artifacts.grokusercontent.com/#>. -- 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/CAPZkjaoWUSiMR47ZPNWuEAWJ….

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[Today] Invitation - Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration – Today at 2 PM
by Francis Jayakanth 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Dear Members, This is a gentle reminder to join us today for the special online event commemorating the birth centenary of Dr. Eugene Garfield (1925–2017), a visionary in the field of Scientometrics and the founder of citation indexing. Event: Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration Date: 16 September 2025 Time: 14:00 to 16:00 IST Mode: Online The event will feature lectures by two distinguished experts: Prof. Mike Thelwall (University of Sheffield, UK): A leading authority on altmetrics, citation indicators, and the role of AI in research evaluation. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethelwall/ Prof. Ton (Anthony) F.J. van Raan (Leiden University, Netherlands): A pioneer in bibliometrics, science mapping, and quantitative science studies. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ton-anthony-f-j-van-raan-27941918/ Each lecture will be followed by an interactive Q&A session. For more details, please visit: https://dstcpriisc.org/eugene-garfield-birth-centenary-celebration/ Event Link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_ZDYzMDhhMzEtNjNmMS00… All are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the legacy of Dr. Eugene Garfield. Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library

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Online 10-Day Workshop on “One Nation, One Software – Koha”
by Librarian Guide 16 Sep '25

16 Sep '25

Dear Learners, Online 10-Day Workshop on “One Nation, One Software – Koha” Dates: October 1–10, 2025 (10 days) Time: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM Mode: Live Online (Zoom/Google Meet) Organized by: Librarian Guide Educational Academy (www.librarianguide.co.in) *Why this workshop?*Koha is the world’s leading open-source Integrated Library System (ILS) and a strong candidate for unified, interoperable library automation across institutions. This hands-on series will help participants plan, deploy, and manage Koha for end-to-end library operations—from acquisition to OPAC discovery—aligned with the spirit of “One Nation, One Software”. *Who should attend?* - Library Professionals: Librarians, Deputy/Assistant Librarians, Library Assistants - Research Scholars & LIS Students - ICT/Systems Staff supporting library automation *Key Learning*By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to: - - Understand Koha architecture, modules, MARC frameworks, and circulation policies - - Install Koha (Linux stack) and configure basic/advanced system preferences - - Set up Patron categories, Item types, Circulation & Fine rules, Notices/Slips - - Perform cataloguing (MARC21), batch operations, authority control - - Manage Acquisitions, Serials, and Reports (SQL) - - Configure OPAC look-and-feel, facets, and integrations (Z39.50/SRU) - - Handle backup/restore, upgrades, performance tuning, and security basics - - Plan multi-library setups and migration from legacy systems *Day-wise Outline (90 minutes each)* - Day 1: Introduction & Installation: Koha overview, use cases, server prerequisites, package install - Day 2: System Preferences & Administration: Global settings, libraries, branches, user roles - Day 3: Patrons & Circulation: Categories, issuing rules, fines, notices, self-check options - Day 4: Catalogue & MARC: Frameworks, authority control, batch import/export (CSV/ISO2709) - Day 5: Acquisitions: Budgets, funds, vendors, baskets, orders, receiving & invoicing - Day 6: Serials Management: Subscriptions, patterns, routing lists, claims - Day 7: Reports & Analytics: SQL report builder, common MIS queries, scheduling - Day 8: OPAC & Discovery: Theming, facets, advanced search, Z39.50/SRU targets - Day 9: Data Migration & Integrations: From legacy ILS, email - Day 10: Maintenance, Security & Scaling: Backups, upgrades, performance, multi-branch *Resources* - Live demos and step-by-step walkthroughs - Practice datasets & checklists provided - Daily assignments and Q&A - Post-workshop resource pack (slides, sample SQL, configs) *Certification* Participants attending at least 80% of sessions and completing assignments will receive an e-Certificate. *Prerequisites* - Basic knowledge of library operations - Familiarity with Linux commands (helpful, not mandatory) *Registration* - Fee: ₹ 750/- (Seven Hundred Fifty Only) (Pay the fee through the registration link given below.) - Seats: Limited, first-come first-served - Register here: https://forms.gle/cpHrbxL5f2YDyDzU6 *Important Dates* - Registration opens: September 15, 2025 - Registration closes: September 25, 2025 - Workshop: October 1–10, 2025, 8:00 PM–9:30 PM IST *Contact* Coordinator: Pragya Tripathi, Librarian Guide Email: librarianguide(a)gmail.com Mobile: +91-9530886846 Website: www.librarianguide.co.in ********************************* *Pragya Tripathi* *Librarian Guide* ********************************* www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide www.librarianguide.co.in *********************************

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Entrelib International 2025, free & online (Nov. 19-20): registration is open!
by Leili Seifi 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

Dear Colleagues, Registration is now open for the free and online Entrepreneurship & Libraries Conference International 2025: https://entrelib.org/elc-international-2025/ . The theme is “How Libraries and Librarians around the World Support Entrepreneurship in their Communities and Campuses”. Hear public, special, and academic librarians from four countries share their insights, and participate in our moderated networking discussions. Speaker topics will include community engagement, recruiting community partners, equity issues, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurial mindset training in library schools, and more. Entrelib 2025 will also include a panel of specialists on how libraries continue to support cannabis entrepreneurship, an update to our groundbreaking 2021 workshop <https://entrelib.org/workshop-at-a-glance/>. Thank you to our sponsors PrivCo and SimplyAnalytics for enabling us to keep ELC events free. All sessions except the networking discussions will be recorded and shared. Our diverse planning team, representing seven countries, is listed at https://entrelib.org/team-elc2025/ . Thank you! Hope you can attend and participate Best regards, Leili On behalf of the Planning team -- Regards, Leili Seifi, PhD Associate Professor Department of Knowledge & Information Science Faculty of Behavioral Science University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran Tel(Office): +98 56 31026855 Google Scholar <https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=a04Qx0wAAAAJ&hl=en> ResearchGate <https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Leili-Seifi-2?ev=hdr_xprf> Orcid <https://orcid.org/my-orcid?orcid=0000-0002-7282-9913> LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/in/leili-seifi-she-her-a3109a3a/>

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[Reminder] Invitation to Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration
by Francis Jayakanth 15 Sep '25

15 Sep '25

Dear Members, Greetings from the Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Please join us in celebrating the birth centenary of Dr. Eugene Garfield (1925–2017) and his pioneering contributions to the world of scientific information. The event will be held on 16th September 2025. Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration 📅 Date: 16 September 2025 🕑 Time: 14:00–16:00 IST 🌐 Mode: Online This celebration will feature lectures from two experts in the field: 🎤Prof. Mike Thelwall<https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikethelwall/> (The University of Sheffield<https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-of-sheffield/>, UK): A leading voice on altmetrics, citation indicators, and the role of AI in academic assessment. 🎤Prof. Ton (Anthony) F.J. van Raan<https://www.linkedin.com/in/ton-anthony-f-j-van-raan-27941918/> (Leiden University<https://www.linkedin.com/company/leiden-university/>, Netherlands): A renowned pioneer in bibliometrics, quantitative science studies, and science mapping. Each lecture will be followed by an interactive Q&A session. More details at: https://dstcpriisc.org/eugene-garfield-birth-centenary-celebration/ 🔗Please express your interest by registering here: https://bit.ly/45SU5ns All are cordially invited. Best Regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library IISc. _________________ Have you read Garfield’s two-part essay on Ranganathan, published in Current Contents in 1984? Garfield said: "A partial indicator of Ranganathan’s international impact is the number of citations to his work in the Science Citation Index (SCI ) and the Social Sciences Citation Index (SSC1 ). Over 400 publications cited his work over a 20-year period. Prolegomena to Library Classification, his comprehensive work on classification theory, is his most-cited publication. But, for a number of reasons, these citations are only a fraction of what a thorough search would establish. Not the least of three reasons is that our coverage in the field in the early days of SCI and SSC1 was rather selective and limited. Still, when compared to other library notables, it is remarkable how often Ranganathan’s work is cited, Indeed, when I began my recent talk at the Madras University library, I was moved to tell the audience that Ranganathan is to library science what Einstein is to physics." https://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v7p037y1984.pdf (Part 1) https://garfield.library.upenn.edu/essays/v7p045y1984.pdf (Part 2)

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by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Sep '25

14 Sep '25

Friends, Dr Euene Garfield's birth centenary is round the corner. Here are some links to sites you might wish to visit at this time. https://clarivate.com/academia-government/the-institute-for-scientific-info… https://link.springer.com/journal/11192/volumes-and-issues/114-2 https://clarivate.com/academia-government/blog/the-threads-that-hold-the-fa… https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/research-metrics-and-analytics/article… https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110646610-005/html https://clarivate.com/academia-government/the-institute-for-scientific-info… https://www.frontiersin.org/research-topics/6781/in-memory-of-eugene-garfie… With best wishes, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Currency of Science: The promise and perils of scientific publishing
by madhan muthu 14 Sep '25

14 Sep '25

Currency of Science: The promise and perils of scientific publishing *Connect* - an IISc magazine There is also a movement within the scientific community that is calling for publishing in journals under professional societies (like the American Chemical Society) and other open journals (think Indian Academy of Sciences). Although, in many of these alternative publishing options, the matter of prestige remains unanswered. Thus, it becomes the proverbial question of who will bell the cat? To force a change, who would stand for a set of values that would likely be detrimental to a successful academic career? It is a tough ask and even tougher decision. One would think identifying the problem and finding solutions are right up the alley of scientists, but they, too, are bound by the same problems of money, job security, and career advancement that haunt the rest of the world. And the wheel keeps turning. A hamster wheel. https://connect.iisc.ac.in/2025/09/currency-of-science/ -- Madhan, M

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2/30-DAY Koha - Integrated Library Management System Professional Online Certificate Course | Organized by LibAuto
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 13 Sep '25

13 Sep '25

Koha - Integrated Library Management System Professional Online Certificate Course | Organized by LibAuto Dear Library Professional, Enhance your skills in open-source library automation with our upcoming *Koha ILMS Certificate Courses*! As India's premier library automation specialist, LibAuto is excited to offer hands-on training in Hindi, with live sessions every Saturday & Sunday at 8:00 PM - 9:00 PM IST. Get 24/7 access to recordings, daily self-practice videos, and a digital certificate upon completion. Featured Courses: Early Bird Discounts Ending Soon! 2-Day Starter Course 27-28 September 2025 Standard Fee: ₹499 ₹399 *Early Bird:* Register by 15 September 2025 for ₹399 (Save ₹100!) – *Just 2 days left!* Covers 13 essential topics like basic cataloging, patron management, circulation, and more. Register Now <https://forms.gle/iryf4RUzuq3mkFNu9> 30-Day Expert Course 01-30 October 2025 Standard Fee: ₹1,299 ₹1,099 *Early Bird:* Register by 15 September 2025 for ₹1,099 (Save ₹200!) – *Just 2 days left!* Or by 25 September 2025 for ₹1,199 (Save ₹100). Dive deep into 32 advanced topics, including bulk imports, acquisitions, OPAC customization, and backups. Register Now <https://forms.gle/iryf4RUzuq3mkFNu9> *Why Choose LibAuto's Koha Courses?* - Hands-on practice with Ubuntu installation, MARC cataloging, and serial controls. - Online via Zoom; limited seats on first-come, first-served basis. - Non-refundable fee; confirmation via WhatsApp. - Open to faculty, researchers, LIS professionals, and students. More Info <https://www.libauto.in/2025/08/koha-integrated-library-management.html> Seats are filling fast – secure your spot today! LibAuto: The Smart Library Street No. 5, Nanak Nagri, Abohar-152116, Punjab, India | +91 94631 16032 | contact.libauto(a)gmail.com www.libauto.in | UDYAM-PB-11-0025691 © 2025 LibAuto. All rights reserved. | Unsubscribe <https://artifacts.grokusercontent.com/#> -- 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/CAPZkjarR5CancCtHbzScQDMT….

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Extension of Date for submission of papers - 34th IASLIC National Conference
by Prahalad G Tadasad 12 Sep '25

12 Sep '25

DATE OF EXTENSION FOR SUBMISSION OF PAPERS – IASLIC 34TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE Dear LIS professionals Season’s best wishes. In response to request made by several LIS professionals the date for submission of articles for the forthcoming IASLIC 34th National Conference to be held at Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women University, Vijayapura from 5th – 7th January 2026 has been extended to October 15, 2025. Potential authors can submit article as per instructions provided in Revised Circular. Visit https://www.iaslic1955.org.in for more information Correspondence regarding papers should be addressed to Sri Abhijit Kumar, General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata- 700054 or iaslic.sem(a)gmail.com and for Conference update please visit: www.iaslic1955.org.in For more details contact: Prof P G Tadasad, Senior Professor and Chairman, Department of Library & Information Science and Organizing secretary, Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women University, Vijayapura, Karanataka - 586108. Mobile +91 9448180973, e-mail : iaslicnationalconferenceksawuv(a)gmail.com Prof. P. G. Tadasad, Professor of LIS Director, IQAC andCoordinator NAAC Re-Accreditation Process Karnataka State Akkamahadevi Women's University (Formerly: Karnataka State Women's University), Jnanashakti, Torvi Vijayapura 586105 Tel: 08352 229 123 (O); Mobile: 09448180973 (M) E-mil: pgtadasad(a)gmail.com

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