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A book is a book, or is it?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Sep '23

05 Sep '23

Friends, Please read https://www.thenation.com/article/culture/internet-archive-lawsuit-librarie… to know about how publishers exploit the copyright law to their advantage. A Book Is a Book Is a Book—Except When It’s an e-Book *But corporate mega-publishers want purchasing a book to be like renting a movie or streaming an album.* Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Student Seminar 02
by amit tiwari 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

Dear All, The second seminar in the DRTC student seminar series 2023 will be held on September 7th, 2023. The seminar title is *"**Navigating the DEI Landscape: Unveiling the Impact in Organizations and Libraries.*" The seminar will be presented by Ms. Chitra Ghosh (MSLIS (2022-24)). The additional information and abstract are as follows: *DRTC Student Seminar: 02* *Title: Navigating the DEI Landscape: Unveiling the Impact in Organizations and Libraries* *Abstract:* In an ever-evolving world, embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become an imperative for institutions and communities alike. The critical need for DEI in our contemporary society is substantiated by trending examples that underscore its urgency. This seminar explores the components, historical context, and the imperative need for DEI in organizations in general and libraries in particular. With the help of statistical analysis, a few case studies are presented to unravel the impact of DEI within organizations. Furthermore, a sample survey has been conducted that helps to draw evidence-based conclusions, showcasing how DEI initiatives enhance organizational dynamics and performance. The presentation includes strategies, tools, and job roles dedicated to promoting DEI in diverse organizations. We would also explore the symbiotic relationship between DEI and libraries, emphasizing how these entities influence one another. The aim of the seminar is not only to enhance understanding but also to inspire action, culminating in a vision of a more inclusive future. The seminar requests all to join in this illuminating journey toward a world where diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of every organization. *Coordinator:** Dr. Biswanath Dutta.* *Speaker:** Chitra Ghosh* *Date**: 07.09.2023* *Time**: 14:00 hrs.* *Venue:* DRTC Class Room, (Room No-G-16), Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore, 560059 *All are cordially invited.* -- Thanks and Regards, Amit Tiwari Senior Research Fellow, DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru, India, 560059 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for E-book
by Dr. Pradip Das 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

Dear Professional friends, I would highly appreciate it if anyone could send the following e-books. This is required by one of our researchers. It will be used for research purposes only. Appending the link: https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780443190964 or https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780443190964/emotional-ai-and-human-ai-… -- *Regards **……* _______________________________________________ * Dr. Pradip Das* *Ph. D., MBA (HR), M. Phil, M. L. I. Sc., B. L. I. Sc., B. Sc. (Chem)* *Director/University Librarian - Knowledge Resource Center, * *MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *In Charge - Library, ** Institute of Design, * *Under MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *Raj Baug, Next to Hadapsar,* *Loni-Kalbhor, Maharashtra – 412201. * *Phone : +91-20-67652342, Cell : 9420836138* *E-mail :pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> Or Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com>* ****Blogger : http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com <http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com>* *Research Gate : http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4 <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4>* *Skype ID : pradipbhadreswardas* *Twitter : @pradipbdas // https://twitter.com/pradipbdas <https://twitter.com/pradipbdas>* *FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240 <https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240>* *LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/>* *Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en <https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Cochrane faces existential threat
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

Richard Poynder (@RickyPo) posted at 3:39 pm on Sun, Sept 03, 2023: Concern at Cochrane: evidence giant battles funding cuts and closures. The group that helped to revolutionize medical practice has lost key funding and is reorganizing — moves that concern some researchers. https://t.co/GoD8AmpE8F https://t.co/gG91RfMFJe ( https://twitter.com/RickyPo/status/1698276984294367466?t=iuP43A5r5T_pkGCx1t… ). Will phianthropies such as the Azim Premji Foundation, the Tata Trusts, the Infosys Foundation, the Gates Foundation and the Andrew Mellon Foundation step in? Or should the research community resort to crowd funding? Regards. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Internships in HDFC library @ Ashoka University , Sonipat, Delhi-NCR Haryana.
by BP Prakash 04 Sep '23

04 Sep '23

*Internships in HDFC library @ Ashoka University . * Ashoka University, Sonipat invites applications from L&IS (Library & Information Science) freshers (2022+ pass outs) for “ LIBRARY INTERNSHIPs” for a period of six months, beginning September 2023. These are purely on a temporary basis but may be extended for another term if required. Experience certificate will be issued at the end of the term. *Educational Qualifications: *MLISc (Master’s degree in Library & Information Science) through regular / full time programs from recognized universities / institutions. Good working knowledge of MS Office, communication skills and familiarity with library softwares & systems will be an added advantage. *Age limit: 22 years.* *Job Profile: *Need to work in document circulation*, *reference services and other functional areas. Ample exposure to all modern tools, software and systems will be provided. *Job Location: *Ashoka University Campus (# 2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, Rai, Sonepat, Haryana). *Working hours: *8 hours per day, six days a week. *Remuneration & Benefits:* Stipend of Rs 20,000 per month. (Accommodation on payment basis can be arranged by the university in designated apartments, closer to the campus. Free transportation between campus & apartments and subsidized food while on campus). *Selection Process:* - Eligible candidates may send their CVs by email to <namita.mann@ ashoka.edu.in> *by 9th Sept 2023.* Students awaiting results can also apply. - Shortlisted candidates will be first called for telephonic interview followed by in-person interviews on campus. - The date and venue of the interviews will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Thanks & Regards, *B.P. Prakash* Director - HDFC Library | Ashoka University * M: +91 9028005817 l T: +91 130 2300650 | * www.ashoka.edu.in <http://www.ashoka.edu.in> Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/AshokaUniversity?ref=ts&fref=ts> | LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/school/ashoka-university/> | Twitter <https://twitter.com/ashokauniv> | Virtual Tour <http://www.iviewd.com/ashokauniv/> *CAMPUS : *Plot #2, Rajiv Gandhi Education City, P. O. Rai, Sonepat, Haryana 131 029 [image: https://ci3.googleusercontent.com/mail-sig/AIorK4ztH5npl03IqWQLtlPT5kxwjaCB…] -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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OA books and magazines for Indian schools
by Subbiah Arunachalam 03 Sep '23

03 Sep '23

Dear Friends, My school, the one I went to as a child in my hometown in Tamil Nadu more than 65 years ago, is looking for free-to-download (open access) books and magazines in all subjects + books of general interest suitable for children of classes 6-12. In English and Tamil mainly. Are there lists of such books you know of? If you were in charge of building such a collection, how would you go about it? I will be grateful for your help. With regards, Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IATLIS: Call for Awards
by Khushpreet Singh Brar 03 Sep '23

03 Sep '23

The Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS) invites nominations from LIS teachers/professionals /researchers for the following awards: A. IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award 2022 (For Supervisor) B. IATLIS - Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award 2022. A. Eligibility criteria for IATLIS - Prof. S.P. Narang Research Promotion Award to be given every alternate year to an LIS Teacher/Supervisor The nominee must be an in-service teacher in a UGC recognized university on a full-time basis and must have at least 10 years of teaching and research experience in Library and Information Science. The following aspects of the research work during previous two years shall be considered for the award: · Supervision of Ph.D. research work. · Research funding got from national and international bodies · Research papers published in peer-reviewed journals. · Research publications cited. B. Eligibility criteria for IATLIS – Prof. Jagindar Singh Ramdev Lifetime Achievement Award: A very senior/retired LIS teacher/professional/researcher who has made profound contribution to library education, research, training, literature, and practice. Claims must be supported with documentary proof. Award can be given to a deserving person even if not applied. Award won't be given if no one is found suitable. The recipient LIS teacher/researcher will be given the award at the XXXIX IATLIS National Conference 2023, organized jointly by Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS); & Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 16-17 November 2023. The nominations will be considered by an Awards Committee constituted by the IATLIS Executive Committee. An award will not be given in case majority of the Committee Members feel that no one has been found suitable for that award. Executive Council Members of IATLIS are not eligible to be nominated for these awards. Self-nominations will not be considered. The nominee should be a life member of the IATLIS. Nomination should reach General Secretary, IATLIS on iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com with a copy to Dr. Jagtar Singh, Director, Collaborations and Partnerships IATLIS on jagtardeep(a)gmail.com latest by 15 October 2023. No communication questioning the decision of the Awards Committee/IATLIS Executive Committee will be entertained. For any other information/Queries Please contact General Secretary, IATLIS on iatlis.patiala(a)gmail.com or visit https://iatlis.org/ <https://iatlis.org/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 230901 -- Interesting Reads And Information & CSI, IEEE CS & ACM Events in Sep 2023
by Mohan Hr 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

*IRAI -- 230901 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 230901 at https://bit.ly/irai-230901 Four principles for writing energy and carbon-efficient software 10 Quantum Games That Can Help You Learn The Field Of Quantum Computing Major websites like Amazon and the New York Times are increasingly blocking OpenAI's web crawler GPTBot eBook: Ethics of Artificial Intelligence A New Take on Software Code Security: The Open Source Consumption Manifesto The 100 Basic Rules of Cryptography (and Secure Programming) C.R. Rao: A Life in Statistics How to effectively use LinkedIn 10 Big Ideas from the book BRIEF Twenty things I wish I’d known when I started my PhD *Quiz* Few years back ----------- (Elon Musk/Bill Gates) proposed the introduction of a robot tax. (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 230911) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 230821: X *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 230901: https://bit.ly/irai-230901 Stories in IRAI -- 230821: https://bit.ly/irai-230821 Stories in IRAI -- 230811: https://bit.ly/irai-230811 Stories in IRAI -- 230801: https://bit.ly/irai-230801 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* 2nd Sep 2023 at 6.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Access Explosion on SaaS & Cloud by Mr. Manish Mradul, Director of Engineering, Paloalto Networks. Register at https://bit.ly/3KcHAZU Google Meeting Link: https://lnkd.in/gM6iakQ2 YouTube Live Streaming Link: https://lnkd.in/gxX87m5s 9th Sep 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar ACM Chennai, IEEE CS Madras, & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on Knowledge Graph and Industrial Application by Mr. R. Dhakshinamoorthy , Managing Partner, Technology Advisory, IoT DE, TCS. Register at https://bit.ly/3QbTRS3 Events in Sep 2023: https://bit.ly/sep2023events

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Research Article
by Dr. Pradip Das 31 Aug '23

31 Aug '23

Dear professional friends, I shall highly appreciate it if you kindly arrange to help me by sending the pdf of the following article. One of our researchers is badly in need of that. Research Paper Title: Audio assisted EEG segmentation for training of imagined speech classification model. Author: Azizuddin Khan and Yash Vardhan Varshney from IIT Bombay Paper Link: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/9698637 -- *Regards **……* _______________________________________________ * Dr. Pradip Das* *Ph. D., MBA (HR), M. Phil, M. L. I. Sc., B. L. I. Sc., B. Sc. (Chem)* *Director/University Librarian - Knowledge Resource Center, * *MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *In Charge - Library, ** Institute of Design, * *Under MIT Art, Design and Technology University,* *Raj Baug, Next to Hadapsar,* *Loni-Kalbhor, Maharashtra – 412201. * *Phone : +91-20-67652342, Cell : 9420836138* *E-mail :pradipbhadreswardas@gmail.com <pradipbhadreswardas(a)gmail.com> Or Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com <Pradip_das_55(a)rediffmail.com>* ****Blogger : http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com <http://pradip-dipra.blogspot.com>* *Research Gate : http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4 <http://www.researchgate.net/profile/Pradip_Das4>* *Skype ID : pradipbhadreswardas* *Twitter : @pradipbdas // https://twitter.com/pradipbdas <https://twitter.com/pradipbdas>* *FaceBook : https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240 <https://www.facebook.com/pradip.das.142240>* *LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/ <https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-pradip-das-a33b9142/>* *Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en <https://www.instagram.com/?hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Looking for Open Access journals and books?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Aug '23

30 Aug '23

OpenAccessOxford (@OAOxford) posted at 2:00 pm on Wed, Aug 30, 2023: If you're searching for #openaccess journals and books, we have a list of useful resources on our website - use services like @DOAJplus to find what you need: https://t.co/LHgME8tTax https://t.co/E6jMN1V45u ( https://twitter.com/OAOxford/status/1696802437137412587?t=5P9EcPAjpgK-_63Wx… ). *** Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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