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An Interview with Juan Pablo Alperin and John Willinsky of PKP
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Dec '23

25 Dec '23

Friends, Interested in open access and open science? The name JOHN WILLINSKY may ring a bell to many of you. Not many may have heard of JUAN PABLO ALPERIN, his Ph D student and colleague. They are directors of the PKP (or the Public Knowledge Project that provides the open access software for more than 30,000 journals), *https://pkp.sfu.ca/ <https://pkp.sfu.ca/>*. Here is an interview of both of them by Alice Meadows. Alice, by the way, is the daughter of Jack Meadows, the astronomer-turned-information scientist and author of several excellent books on scholarly communication. He came to India many years ago along with Martin Redfern, the science writer and broadcaster (BBC Radio), to conduct two week-long workshops for science writers, one at NISTADS, New Delhi, and the other at IISc, Bangalore. Here is the link to the interview: https://scholarlykitchen.sspnet.org/2023/11/07/kitchen-essentials-an-interv… . John Willinsky is an old friend. He came to India along with Leslie Chan of U Toronto more than ten years ago on a whirlwind tour on a mission of OA evangelism and spoke at several centres including New Delhi and Mysore, and met with the chief of the Indian Council of Agri Research to make the work of ICAR open access. At New Delhi, we had organized a meeting with the support of the Centre for Internet & Society and the CSIR. Dr Naresh Kumar, then Head of Planning at CSIR was very helpful. You may read John Willinsky's writings on Intellectual Property and Scholarly Publishing at *Slaw.ca*, 2021 CanLIIDocs 240, https://canlii.ca/t/t1f0. Happy reading. With warm regards and Season's Greetings, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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A gem of an article from Beijing Times
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Dec '23

25 Dec '23

Kaliningrad Embarks on Ambitious Digitization of Ancient Books, Honoring Immanuel Kant by Lynn Hatem, *B**eijing Times**, *December 2, 2023 https://beijingtimes.com/culture/2023/12/02/kaliningrad-embarks-on-ambitiou… I wish libraries (and librarians) everywhere take such steps to preserve the treasures of the past. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures 2023
by K.S. Raghavan 23 Dec '23

23 Dec '23

The Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Lectures (2023) will be jointly hosted by the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment and the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysore, India. This year’s lectures will be delivered by Dr. Claudio Gnoli of the University of Pavia, Italy on 4th January 2024 on Classification in the wider philosophical perspective of informational ontology 1st lecture from 11 am – 12.15 pm (India Time) 2nd lecture from 1.30 – 2.45 pm (India Time). There will be a brief Q & A session after the 2nd lecture. The lectures will be delivered online and the link to attend the lectures will be notified via LIS Forum by Dr. Chandrashekhara, Professor & Chairman, Dept. of Studies in LIS, University of Mysore once the arrangements are in place. About Dr. Gnoli: Dr. Gnoli works in the Science & Technology Library, University of Pavia, Italy. He is an internationally known scholar and researcher in the area of Knowledge Organization and is an editor of the International Encyclopedia of Knowledge Organization He has published a large number of research papers in the area of knowledge organization. He has also designed and taught courses on * Knowledge organization from Dewey to the Semantic Web * Facet analysis * Subject indexing in online catalogues and directories He has been a reviewer for several top ranking journals in LIS including Journal of Documentation, JASIST, Knowledge Organization, Journal of Knowledge Management, Journal of Information Science, to mention a few. He is also on the editorial advisory board of the Journal of Information & Knowledge. He has been a member of the Advisory Board of UDC and has served as its associate editor from 2010-2019. Dr. Gnoli has also been a vice-president of ISKO and has been Programme Chair of ISKO International Biennial conferences (2008-2010). I have pleasure in inviting all to attend the lectures ALL ARE WELCOME Sincerely K. S. RAGHAVAN Member-Secretary, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science K. S. Raghavan Dean (Academic) (Retd.) University of Madras Professor (Retd.) DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Visiting Scientist (Retd.), Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering, PES University, Bangalore Visiting Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2015) Visiting Professor, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil (2003) Senior Fulbright Scholar, University of California at Los Angeles, USA (1987) Member-Secretary, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Editor, Journal of Information & Knowledge

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IRAI -- 231221 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Events of IEEE CS, CSI & ACM
by Mohan Hr 21 Dec '23

21 Dec '23

*IRAI -- 231221 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 231221 at https://bit.ly/irai-231221 Using A.I. to Talk to the Dead Deloitte AI Institute: The Generative AI Dossier -- A selection of 60 high-impact use cases across six major industries 7 Artificial Intelligence Trends That Could Reshape Education in 2024 CIPL (The Centre for Information Policy Leadership) White Papers on Artificial intelligence Ultimate Windows PC Mastery: 70+ Tips, Tricks, and Tutorials for Everyone Articles on Green IT -- IT for sustainability and Sustainable IT -- Greening by IT -- Greening of IT From inception to current challenges in bioinformatics McKinsey: Highlights from our 2023 ‘Insights to Impact’ publishing journey How to Use ChatGPT to Make Your Job Search Easier BSE Investor Educational Resources *Quiz* JOBOL is a groundbreaking language that combines the best of which two popular languages? (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 240101) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 231211: Japanese version of Chess game *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 231221: https://bit.ly/irai-231221 Stories in IRAI -- 231211: https://bit.ly/irai-231211 Stories in IRAI -- 231201: https://bit.ly/irai-231201 Stories in IRAI -- 231121: https://bit.ly/irai-231121 Stories in IRAI -- 231111: https://bit.ly/irai-231111 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* More Events in Dec 2023: https://bit.ly/dec2023events 10th Jan 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "A ChatGPT for the Mobility Industry -- Opportunities & Challenges" by Dr Dr. Arunkumar M. Sampath, Principal Consultant and Industry Advisor, Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/48aLOeg Pl wait for our detailed announcements regarding the following events in Jan & Feb 2024. 31st Jan 2024: Launch of the book "Mobility Engineer 2030" -- "Vagana Poriyalar 2030" and the presentation on "Skilling and Business Opportunities for Connected, Autonomous, Shared and Electric (CASE) Vehicles" 10th Feb 2024: AI Tools for Academic Research, Writing and Publishing

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Recruitments of Professional Library Assistants @ Chanakya University, Bangalore.
by BP Prakash 21 Dec '23

21 Dec '23

Hello, Please publish this job advertisement in the Forum. Thanks ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Recruitments of Professional Library Assistants @ Chanakya University, Bangalore.* Chanakya University embodies the spirit of being seen as a vibrant ‘Knowledge Create, Knowledge Gain, Knowledge Share’ movement. The objective is to promote learning, growth and personal development as integral parts of our work culture. The library at Chanakya University forms the focal point for learning, research & teaching to students, researchers, and faculty members. The collection and services are devoted to arts, sciences, humanities, law, engineering, management, etc. To support hybrid learning, the library gives equal emphasis to print and digital media. The library team will be responsible for managing data centres, archives and publication units. *The roles & responsibilities:* The Professional Assistants at Chanakya University plays a key role in supporting various aspects of library operations. The incumbent will work across multiple functional areas, including information retrieval, digital resources, circulation desk, document processing, user engagement and floor management. This position involves handling reference queries, managing events, participating in library marketing activities and assisting patrons with retrieving diverse library materials. *Qualifications, Skill sets & Requirements:* - Masters degree in Library & Information Science or Documentation (from a full time /regular program) with a consistent academic record. - UG degrees like BCA or BSc (IT or CS) or PGDLAN or NET / SET qualifications will be an added advantage. - Knowledge / Proficiency in MS office, Koha, D space, portal management & IT tools / systems will help.. - 0-3 years of library experience, preferably in academic / research organizations. (Freshers & those expecting final results can also apply) - Excellent communication and customer service skills. - Flexibility to work during weekends, extended hours and shifts. *Age limit : 26 years:* Interested candidates may submit their updated profile / CVs to < careers(a)chanakyauniversity.edu.in>, *on or before 4th Jan 2024.* For more details, please visit the university website and click on ' Careers' tab. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Inviting applications for the post of Assistant Librarian at Chanakya University, Bengaluru.
by BP Prakash 21 Dec '23

21 Dec '23

Hi, Please put up this job advertisement on LIS Forum. Thanks ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- *Inviting applications for the post of Assistant Librarian at Chanakya University, Bengaluru.* Chanakya University embodies the spirit of being seen as a vibrant ‘Knowledge Create, Knowledge Gain, Knowledge Share’ movement. The objective is to promote learning, growth and personal development as integral parts of our work culture.  We would like to take this opportunity to invite talented individuals to join this extensive Knowledge Movement where equal emphasis and priority is placed both teaching and Non-Teaching personnel since we believe that every person in the University is an educator. Assistant Librarian at Chanakya University plays a vital role in advancing the library's mission to meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff. This position requires a dynamic individual with a profound understanding of emerging technologies and a passion for leveraging these tools to enhance library services. The Assistant Librarian will closely work with the Head librarian to ensure a continuous process of review, assessment, and improvement of library programs, resources, and services to meet the requirements of new-age student needs while working towards an effective integration of technology in library operations, that promotes and enhances a seamless and innovative user experience. *Qualifications & Experience*  A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Library & Information Science or Documentation Science, from a regular / full time program with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade) and a consistently good academic record.  NET / SET certification, PGDLAN or diploma/ certification in computers or PhD will be an added advantage.  Hands on experience / expertise in Library automation, Digital libraries, ERM, Content management, Portal development, Networking, Remote access, Archives, Data management & Metrics is preferred.  4 to 8 years of professional experience in academic libraries, including 2-3 years at supervisory level. *Key Responsibilities.*  Library Services (Physical, Digital & Remote) Management.  User Engagement & collaboration.  Electronic Resources Management  Tools & Technology adoption /integration  Resource Procurement & optimization.  Metrics & Data Management:  Housekeeping & floor management  Community Outreach & Collaboration *Age Limit : 33 years* Interested candidates may send their updated profile / CVs to < careers(a)chanakyauniversity.edu.in>, on or *before 4th Jan 2024.* For more information visit the university website and look under 'careers' tab. *-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------*

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Faster arXiv with Fastly
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Dec '23

20 Dec '23

Friends, This may be of interest: https://blog.arxiv.org/2023/12/18/faster-arxiv-with-fastly/ With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Public Lecture (Hybrid) - Fair Dealing in Copyright Law - The Made-in-Canada Version by Dr.Meera Nair on 21st December 2023 at 3.30pm
by Dr. Mahesh Yaranal 19 Dec '23

19 Dec '23

Gentle Reminder : Dear Professional Colleagues Merry Christmas & New Year in Advance! We are organising the Library Public Lecture (Hybrid) on 21st December 2023 at 3.30pm to 4.40pm on | "Fair Dealing in Copyright Law - The Made-in-Canada Version" by Dr.Meera Nair. *About the Lecture: * In 2004, in a case addressing the scope of fair dealing, the Supreme Court of Canada uttered a never-before-heard phrase in Canada’s judicial copyright lexicon: User Rights. Though any meaningful arc of history is necessarily still in its infancy, as the twentieth anniversary approaches, reflection is inescapable. More ground has been gained since that handful of librarians made history, yet it cannot be denied that opposition has been fierce and continues to be relentless. Further complicating matters is Canada’s subordinate role in the international publishing sector, a disadvantage which began with its colonial birth and continues today. Along with required adherence to the Berne Convention, as ordered by the British masters of 1886, it is not an exaggeration to say that it took close to 140 years for a distinctly Made-in-Canada approach to both fair dealing and copyright to come to fruition. Given the somewhat parallel histories of India and Canada with respect to statutory copyright, Canada’s past and present may be of interest to librarians and lawyers alike, or indeed anyone in India advocating for user rights in general, and fair dealing in particular. *About the Speaker* Dr. Meera Nair holds a doctorate in Communication, with a research interest in systems of copyright. Currently appointed as the Copyright Officer for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Canada), she blogs about user rights, copyright, creativity, education, and the politics that invariably accompany those topics, at her blog, Fair Duty: https://fairduty.wordpress.com/ *When:* Thursday, December 21, 2023 03:30 PM India at NLSIU *Join Zoom Meeting:* https://nls-ac-in.zoom.us/j/97455301420?pwd=RnFiRlZmZVlzQ2hRSytuRzRFeThOdz09 Meeting ID: 974 5530 1420 Passcode: 365098 *The Organisers: * Dr. Arul George Scaria - Discussant Dr. Mahesh Yaranal - 9886074980 Mr. Madhu KS - 9886020788 -- Thanks & Regards, ----- Mahesh Yaranal, PhD Librarian(I/C) National Law School of India University P.B.No. 7201., Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 Tel : 080-23010000 Extn 227 ; Mobile: 91-9886074980 Email : mahesh(a)nls.ac.in, maheshyaranal(a)gmail.com

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Forthcoming Events in Dec 2023 & Jan 2024
by Mohan Hr 16 Dec '23

16 Dec '23

*Forthcoming Events* 20th Dec 2023 at 3.30 pm IST. Webinar HCC, IEEE CS Madras, ACM & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "FUTURE PROOFING YOUR BUSINESS: Thriving in these times of unprecedented change" by Ms. Madiha Mouchtak, MBA, Mentor and Business Accelerator, Founder and Managing Director @ Answer Inside Transition and Scale up, Author of Amazon Bestseller: The Sustainable Turnaround. Register at https://bit.ly/47VoGzV Participant Gifts: A Free Growth Mindset Scan (For All); A Free Digital Business Scan (For Business Founders and Leaders) - Small and Medium sized businesses (not Micro); and A free Digital Copy of Madiha’s Amazon Bestselling book: The Sustainable Turnaround More Events in Dec 2023: https://bit.ly/dec2023events 10th Jan 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "A ChatGPT for the Mobility Industry -- Opportunities & Challenges" by Dr Dr. Arunkumar M. Sampath, Principal Consultant and Industry Advisor, Tata Consultancy Services, Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/48aLOeg *Interesting Reads And Information (IRAI) Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 231211: https://bit.ly/irai-231211 Stories in IRAI -- 231201: https://bit.ly/irai-231201 Stories in IRAI -- 231121: https://bit.ly/irai-231121 Stories in IRAI -- 231111: https://bit.ly/irai-231111 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD

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Public Lecture on Fair Dealing in Copyright Law - The Made-in-Canada Version by Dr.Meera Nair
by Dr. Mahesh Yaranal 14 Dec '23

14 Dec '23

*Please publish this version:* Dear All We are organising the Library Public Lecture (Hybrid) on 21st December 2023 at 3.30pm to 4.40pm on | "Fair Dealing in Copyright Law - The Made-in-Canada Version" by Dr.Meera Nair. *About the Lecture: * In 2004, in a case addressing the scope of fair dealing, the Supreme Court of Canada uttered a never-before-heard phrase in Canada’s judicial copyright lexicon: User Rights. Though any meaningful arc of history is necessarily still in its infancy, as the twentieth anniversary approaches, reflection is inescapable. More ground has been gained since that handful of librarians made history, yet it cannot be denied that opposition has been fierce and continues to be relentless. Further complicating matters is Canada’s subordinate role in the international publishing sector, a disadvantage which began with its colonial birth and continues today. Along with required adherence to the Berne Convention, as ordered by the British masters of 1886, it is not an exaggeration to say that it took close to 140 years for a distinctly Made-in-Canada approach to both fair dealing and copyright to come to fruition. Given the somewhat parallel histories of India and Canada with respect to statutory copyright, Canada’s past and present may be of interest to librarians and lawyers alike, or indeed anyone in India advocating for user rights in general, and fair dealing in particular. *About the Speaker* Dr. Meera Nair holds a doctorate in Communication, with a research interest in systems of copyright. Currently appointed as the Copyright Officer for the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (Canada), she blogs about user rights, copyright, creativity, education, and the politics that invariably accompany those topics, at her blog, Fair Duty: https://fairduty.wordpress.com/ *When:* Thursday, December 21, 2023 03:30 PM India at NLSIU *Join Zoom Meeting:* https://nls-ac-in.zoom.us/j/97455301420?pwd=RnFiRlZmZVlzQ2hRSytuRzRFeThOdz09 Meeting ID: 974 5530 1420 Passcode: 365098 *The Organisers: * Dr. Arul George Scaria Dr. Mahesh Yaranal - 98806074980 Mr. Madhu KS - 9886020788 On Thu, 14 Dec 2023 at 20:25, Dr. Mahesh Yaranal <Mahesh(a)nls.ac.in> wrote: > Dear All > > We are organising the Library Public Lecture (Hybrid) on 21st December > 2023 at 3.30pm to 4.40pm on | "Fair Dealing in Copyright Law - The > Made-in-Canada Version" by Dr.Meera Nair. > > *About the Speaker* > > In 2004, in a case addressing the scope of fair dealing, the Supreme Court > of Canada uttered a never-before-heard phrase in Canada’s judicial > copyright lexicon: User Rights. Though any meaningful arc of history is > necessarily still in its infancy, as the twentieth anniversary approaches, > reflection is inescapable. More ground has been gained since that handful > of librarians made history, yet it cannot be denied that opposition has > been fierce and continues to be relentless. > > Further complicating matters is Canada’s subordinate role in the > international publishing sector, a disadvantage which began with its > colonial birth and continues today. Along with required adherence to the > Berne Convention, as ordered by the British masters of 1886, it is not an > exaggeration to say that it took close to 140 years for a distinctly > Made-in-Canada approach to both fair dealing and copyright to come to > fruition. > > Given the somewhat parallel histories of India and Canada with respect to > statutory copyright, Canada’s past and present may be of interest to > librarians and lawyers alike, or indeed anyone in India advocating for user > rights in general, and fair dealing in particular. > > *When:* > > Thursday, December 21, 2023 03:30 PM India at NLSIU > > *Join Zoom Meeting:* > > > https://nls-ac-in.zoom.us/j/97455301420?pwd=RnFiRlZmZVlzQ2hRSytuRzRFeThOdz09 > > Meeting ID: 974 5530 1420 > Passcode: 365098 > > *The Organisers: * > > Dr. Arul George Scaria > Dr. Mahesh Yaranal - 98806074980 > Mr. Madhu KS - 9886020788 > > -- > Thanks & Regards, > ----- > Mahesh Yaranal, PhD > Librarian(I/C) > National Law School of India University > P.B.No. 7201., Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 > Tel : 080-23010000 Extn 227 ; Mobile: 91-9886074980 > Email : mahesh(a)nls.ac.in, maheshyaranal(a)gmail.com > -- Thanks & Regards, ----- Mahesh Yaranal, PhD Librarian(I/C) National Law School of India University P.B.No. 7201., Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 Tel : 080-23010000 Extn 227 ; Mobile: 91-9886074980 Email : mahesh(a)nls.ac.in, maheshyaranal(a)gmail.com

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