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Re: LIS-Forum Digest, Vol 268, Issue 2
by Kailash Garg 10 Oct '25

10 Oct '25

I fully agree with Prof. Aruachalam and Prof. Shalini Urs. To pay APC charges are a waste of public money. Dr. K. C. Garg, Former Chief Scientist, CSIR-NIScPR Member, Editorial Board, COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics, Annals of Library and Information Studies, and Journal of Scientometric Research. Life Member, International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics (ISSI), IASLIC, DLA, and Academic Counsellor IGNOU On Thu, Oct 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM <lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> wrote: > > Send LIS-Forum mailing list submissions to > lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via email, send a message with subject or > body 'help' to > lis-forum-request(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > You can reach the person managing the list at > lis-forum-owner(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of LIS-Forum digest..." > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Should Indian researchers pay to publish their research? > (Subbiah Arunachalam) > 2. Re: Should Indian researchers pay to publish their research? > (Shalini Urs) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 9 Oct 2025 01:05:18 +0530 > From: Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> > Subject: [LIS-Forum] Should Indian researchers pay to publish their > research? > To: LIS-Forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> > Message-ID: > <CABghs+Y4mDS9O6VaFEsojsYztnNKZnUtB_=fHm1OotFYF+VpMw(a)mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: multipart/alternative; > boundary="0000000000009813d20640aac9ed" > > Friends, > > Here is a message posted in the NKRC WhatsApp group. > > *"APC Support* > Article Publishing Charges /Article Processing Charges (APC) is one of the > components of the ONOS scheme. APCs for selected good quality open access > journals will be centrally funded through the executing agency for ONOS. As > decided by the Core Committee, ONOS, fully open access journals which are > in top 1% as per any of the 3 indicators: CiteScore, SNIP or SJR published > by SCOPUS are eligible for payment of APC from ONOS. The Open Access > journals can be either from the 30 publishers providing access to their > published journals in ONOS or other publishers." > > *** > > What a waste of taxpayers' money meant for research. Even if one doesn't > pay APC, many journals will publish the paper, only they will not make the > paper IMMEDIATELY Open Access.That can be overcome by either placing the > final author version in a global repository like Zenodo (CERN, Geneva) or > HAL (CNRS, Paris) or placing the preprint in a preprint server such as > arXiv/ bioRxiv/ ChemRxiv ..., even before the journal publishes the > article. Also, one can always send a reprint (or a link to the reprint) to > potential readers. The Rs 150 cr allocated annually for the next three > years for APC can be better invested. For example, when Dr R Chidambaram > was India's PSA, crystallographers proposed the setting up of at least one > synchrotron. Dr Chidambaram was seriously considering setting up a > synchrotron facility in Kolkata. The PAC's office almost cleared the > proposal but subsequently it got derailed. [A synchrotron may not be a good > example as it would cost a few thousand crore rupees (!), but one could > think of many other ways of spending scarce resources to maximize benefit. > Actually, I have several suggestions. > > Several years ago my colleagues and I wrote a paper on the subject of > paying for publication in a journal: > *https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/112/04/0703.pdf > <https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/112/04/0703.pdf> *. > > As far back as 1988, James C Thompson, then Librarian of the University of > California at Riverside, said, "*The commercial publishers are in the > information conduit for historical and anachronistic reasons; there is no > technical or economic reason why they must remain a part of it.*" He also > said this about commercial publishers, "*These publishers are not really > in the business of education; their business is making money*." In fact, in > the same year Robert Maxwell, the Czech-born immigrant who minted money as > a publisher in the UK boasted that he had "set up a perpetual financing > machine." And in 2025, we are paying the commercial publishers huge sums of > money not only towards subscription but also APC, and on top of it, we are > surrendering copyright to original work performed by us! Doesn't it sound > ridiculous? > > With warm regards, > > Subbiah Arunachalam > http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 > http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 >

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Should Indian researchers pay to publish their research?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 09 Oct '25

09 Oct '25

Friends, Here is a message posted in the NKRC WhatsApp group. *"APC Support* Article Publishing Charges /Article Processing Charges (APC) is one of the components of the ONOS scheme. APCs for selected good quality open access journals will be centrally funded through the executing agency for ONOS. As decided by the Core Committee, ONOS, fully open access journals which are in top 1% as per any of the 3 indicators: CiteScore, SNIP or SJR published by SCOPUS are eligible for payment of APC from ONOS. The Open Access journals can be either from the 30 publishers providing access to their published journals in ONOS or other publishers." *** What a waste of taxpayers' money meant for research. Even if one doesn't pay APC, many journals will publish the paper, only they will not make the paper IMMEDIATELY Open Access.That can be overcome by either placing the final author version in a global repository like Zenodo (CERN, Geneva) or HAL (CNRS, Paris) or placing the preprint in a preprint server such as arXiv/ bioRxiv/ ChemRxiv ..., even before the journal publishes the article. Also, one can always send a reprint (or a link to the reprint) to potential readers. The Rs 150 cr allocated annually for the next three years for APC can be better invested. For example, when Dr R Chidambaram was India's PSA, crystallographers proposed the setting up of at least one synchrotron. Dr Chidambaram was seriously considering setting up a synchrotron facility in Kolkata. The PAC's office almost cleared the proposal but subsequently it got derailed. [A synchrotron may not be a good example as it would cost a few thousand crore rupees (!), but one could think of many other ways of spending scarce resources to maximize benefit. Actually, I have several suggestions. Several years ago my colleagues and I wrote a paper on the subject of paying for publication in a journal: *https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/112/04/0703.pdf <https://www.currentscience.ac.in/Volumes/112/04/0703.pdf> *. As far back as 1988, James C Thompson, then Librarian of the University of California at Riverside, said, "*The commercial publishers are in the information conduit for historical and anachronistic reasons; there is no technical or economic reason why they must remain a part of it.*" He also said this about commercial publishers, "*These publishers are not really in the business of education; their business is making money*." In fact, in the same year Robert Maxwell, the Czech-born immigrant who minted money as a publisher in the UK boasted that he had "set up a perpetual financing machine." And in 2025, we are paying the commercial publishers huge sums of money not only towards subscription but also APC, and on top of it, we are surrendering copyright to original work performed by us! Doesn't it sound ridiculous? With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Science Gallery, Bengaluru, is taking exhibits to rural libraries
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Oct '25

05 Oct '25

Friends, Here is an opportunity to be part of an innovative and socially relevant library project. Science Gallery Bengaluru is seeking donations from our supporters and members of the public over the next three days to achieve their fundraising goal to reach across rural and peri-urban libraries in the state. They are partnering with the Department of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (RDPR), Government of Karnataka, to bring our exhibition-based learning resources to public libraries. Their pilot program saw a successful participation of 180 members from all 31 districts in Karnataka. They will take three exhibition-based learning resources in Kannada and English to libraries across the state: (1) an Exhibition-in-a-Box, (2) Activity Handbook and online (3) Open-courseware. The workshops will also be held in Kannada and English to prepare staff from public libraries to use these tools for informal learning of science. Here is the link for transferring money to the Science Gallery: https://give.do/fundraisers/training-workshops-for-public-libraries-across-… u tm_source=Science+Gallery+Bengaluru&utm_campaign=4074d04bb2-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2025_10_01_06_39&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_-4074d04bb2-379633650 Such initiatives deserve our support. With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Koha - Integrated Library Management System Professional Online Certificate Course || Early Bird Discount up to ₹100
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 05 Oct '25

05 Oct '25

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One Week Workshop on Library Automation
by vinod mishra 04 Oct '25

04 Oct '25

Dear All, Central Library, Tripura University (A Central University) is delighted to announce a One-Week Online National Workshop on Library Automation and RFID Technologies. > Don’t miss this opportunity to upgrade your skills with the latest automation technologies in libraries! > Detailed information and registration links are available below. > Seats are limited! We encourage you to register at the earliest to secure your participation Registration form: https://forms.gle/NVgRbkhMCPXQ7AhS9 Brochure: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V5CgW88eyD0Ua8QQyrS0dNUkvOBq0se9/view?usp=… With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, (Ph.D, MLISC, MA, B.Sc, DCA) Deputy Librarian, Central Library, Tripura University (A Central University) Suryamaninagar, Tripura(W) PIN: 799 022, India. Mob:91+9439420860 URL: https://vinod.itshelp.co.in/ <http://vinod.itshelp.co.in/> ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874> Scopus ID: 57223138343 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi*

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Call for Book Chapters
by T Dr. Manjula 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

We warmly welcome original, unpublished chapters from academicians, practitioners, and experts. 📢 Call for Book Chapters 📚 Frontiers in Library and Information Science: Innovations, Issues and Future Directions ISBN: 978-93-344-0359-6 🎯 Themes & Topics Artificial Intelligence in Library Services * Intelligent Virtual Assistants and Chatbots for Libraries * Machine Learning in Bibliometrics and Scientometrics * Deep Learning Applications in LIS * AI for Enhancing Information Retrieval and Recommendation Systems * Natural Language Processing for Knowledge Organization * AI and Data Analytics in Research Support Services * Ethical and Legal Challenges of AI in Libraries * AI for Knowledge Discovery and Library Innovation Emerging Trends in Digital Libraries * Information Literacy in the Digital Age * Open Access, Open Science, and Scholarly Communication * Research Data Management * Knowledge Management in Libraries and Organizations * Professional Development and Capacity Building in LIS * Case Studies on Library Innovations * Policy and Ethical Issues in Digital Information Management * Emerging Trends in Library and Information Science * Digital Preservation and Institutional Repositories 📅 Important Dates Abstract Submission: 15th October 2025 Full Paper Submission: 30th October 2025 Paper Approval: 15th November 2025 Publication of the book: 30th November 2025 👩‍💼 Editor: Dr. Manjula T, Librarian, Regional Institute of English, Bangalore University Campus, Bangalore 📩 Contact /Submission ✉️ liscontributors(a)gmail.com

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01 Oct '25

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OpenAlex
by Subbiah Arunachalam 01 Oct '25

01 Oct '25

Friends, Many of you may know that OpenAlex has been going through a debugging phase and some observers thought it would take until the end of the year. Today I saw this blog, *https://blog.openalex.org/were-now-openalex/ <https://blog.openalex.org/were-now-openalex/>*, and I thought I should share it with you all. This is good news for many of us who cannot afford the high cost of commercial citation databases. With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Prof . S. Seetharama Passed away
by M Krishnamurthy 26 Sep '25

26 Sep '25

We deeply mourn the passing of *Prof. S. Seetharama*, Former Professor and Head of the Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), who passed away today September, 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM in Hyderabad. His immense contributions to the field of Library and Information Science, and particularly to DRTC, will always be remembered and cherished. Prof. Seetharama joined DRTC in 1971 and served with great dedication until his retirement in 1996. Regards, M.Krishnamurthy * *********************************** Dr. M Krishnamurthy, M.A..M.L.I.Sc. Ph.D Professor and Head Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 India Phone No: 91-80-26985493 https://isi.irins.org/profile/113175 https://www.youtube.com/live/jLIdTATykOM Education Schemes of Central Govt - DD1 Chandana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA8p_TUJ3tU Talk on S R Ranganathan in Akashavani Digital Literacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVRIdmcroo DD Chandana Library-In-Charge Chair- Cell for cooperation with Academia-Industry Research Labs (C-CAIR)ISIBC Fulbright Scholar, UIUC,USA https://cpanel.ischool.illinois.edu/~weech/International/Photos003-5/visito… <https://cpanel.ischool.illinois.edu/~weech/International/Photos2003-5/visit…> Visiting Professor -Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2023) Fellow, University of Chicago, USA Photo Album: https://www.isibang.ac.in/~krish/MKPhotoAlbum/lectureatthethirdinternationa…

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Professor S Seetharama Passed away
by M Krishnamurthy 26 Sep '25

26 Sep '25

*Dear Library Professionals,* We deeply mourn the passing of *Prof. S. Seetharama*, Former Professor and Head of the Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), who left us today at 9:00 AM in Hyderabad. His contributions to the field of Library and Information Science and to DRTC will always be remembered and highly valued. Regards, M.Krishnamurthy * *********************************** Dr. M Krishnamurthy, M.A..M.L.I.Sc. Ph.D Professor and Head Documentation Research and Training Centre Indian Statistical Institute Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 India Phone No: 91-80-26985493 https://isi.irins.org/profile/113175 https://www.youtube.com/live/jLIdTATykOM Education Schemes of Central Govt - DD1 Chandana https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA8p_TUJ3tU Talk on S R Ranganathan in Akashavani Digital Literacy https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVRIdmcroo DD Chandana Library-In-Charge Chair- Cell for cooperation with Academia-Industry Research Labs (C-CAIR)ISIBC Fulbright Scholar, UIUC,USA https://cpanel.ischool.illinois.edu/~weech/International/Photos003-5/visito… <https://cpanel.ischool.illinois.edu/~weech/International/Photos2003-5/visit…> Visiting Professor -Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2023) Fellow, University of Chicago, USA Photo Album: https://www.isibang.ac.in/~krish/MKPhotoAlbum/lectureatthethirdinternationa…

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