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Webinar : Smart Repository - Date: 04 March 2026, 06:30PM
by Dr. Yesan Sellan (BHC-DLIS) 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

*WEBINAR ANNOUNCEMENT* *PG & Research Department of Library and Information Science,* *Bishop Heber College (Autonomous), * Nationally Re-accredited at the A++ by NAAC with a CGPA of 3.69 *Tiruchirappalli - 620017* *www.bhc.edu.in <http://www.bhc.edu.in>* *Invites for a webinar on* *SMART REPOSITORY : An Open Source Institutional Repository Solution* *Date and Time: * 📅 *Date:* 04 March 2026 ⏰ *Time:* 06:00 PM to 07:30 PM (IST) 💻 *Mode:* Google Meet Register Here: https://forms.gle/MEvhsRL48b2ZGe3a6 🎙 Resource Person *Mr. Ketan Kulkarni* Open Source Consultant & Developer Carving, Pune 🔎 About Smart Repository Smart Repository is a modern *Digital Asset Management System (DAMS)* and *Knowledge Repository* designed to provide: • Centralized content storage • Lightning-fast full-text and fuzzy search • OCR-based indexing of scanned documents • Custom metadata fields • Secure access control & role-based permissions • Workflow-enabled document approval • Cloud / On-premise deployment • API integration & bulk upload • No limits on users, collections, or documents 👥 Who Should Attend? 📚 LIS Students 📖 Librarians & Information Professionals 🏢 Knowledge Managers 🎯 Why Attend? ✔ Understand Open Source Repository Architecture ✔ Learn Implementation & Deployment Models ✔ Explore Metadata Customization & Workflows ✔ Gain Insights into Real-time Institutional Use Cases ✔ Interact with the Developer Registration: https://forms.gle/MEvhsRL48b2ZGe3a6 📌 E-Certificate will be provided Meeting Link will be shared with the registered participants. For More information Contact: *Dr. Yesan Sellan, * *MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., PhD* *(Strategic | Learner | Achiever | Responsibility | Intellection)* Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Library and Information Science Bishop Heber College, Puthur PO, Trichy - 620017, INDIA Mobile: 91-9972348251 https://bhc.irins.org/profile/364928 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0501-5661 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yesan-sellan-01230336/ -----------------------------------------------IMPORTANT------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you

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STMet 2026
by STM STMet 2024 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Seventh International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2025) Physical/Virtual October 02=04, 2026 Bali, Indonesia Universitas Islam Negari Sunan Kalijaga, Indonesia Sessions will be held at the Hilton Garden Inn, Bali. https://www.socio.org.uk/stm Co-located with Springer Real-Time Intelligent Systems (https://www.socio.org.uk/rtis) Building metrics is key to measuring science and technology and translating those measures to improve outcomes. The metric is not confined to drawing numbers and analysing. Selecting a metric depends on synthesising multiple directions and evidence-based data, producing scientific and technological evaluation benchmarks and standards, and implementing them with real data to mark a full-fledged system. Recently, we have witnessed the emergence of new metrics-based models that aim to reflect the growth of science and technology. The proposed Science and Technology Metrics (STMet 2026) conference addresses assessing various aspects of science and technology using multiple metrics, which can be best expressed through different approaches. In addition to the standard conference track and the Doctoral Symposium, STMetrics will host several workshops and tutorials related to the conference theme. The workshops provide participants with a friendly, interactive atmosphere for presenting novel ideas and discussing the application of metrics in Science and Technology Systems. The tutorials aim to enable participants to familiarise themselves with the theoretical and practical aspects, as well as the application of metrics. The proposed conference includes invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops, and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized topics. The STMet addresses the themes below, but is not limited to them. The proposed conference includes invited talks, presentations, tutorials, workshops, and discussions. The STMet has tracks on specialized topics. The STMet addresses the themes below, but is not limited to them. AI-based evaluation AI-based Metrics Citation-based metrics Ranking of Journals, Institutions, and Countries Discipline and Domain Analysis Economic factors Databases and datasets for evaluation Evaluation Tools and Indicators Web-based metrics Visibility and impact Internationalisation Text-based Metrics Innovation indicators Wearable Devices Open data Download Scientific Collaboration and cooperation analysis National Evaluation Systems Open access and open publishing New indices for evaluation Altmetrics Web-based metrics Data Science and Digital Repositories Scientific Visualization e-Science in the Cloud Scientific Journalism Scientific Publications Scientific Knowledge Diffusion Research Data Access Co-working in Science Science, Innovation and Economic Performance Public Research Systems Future S & T Policies Translating Metrics to Science Policy Evaluation beyond Metrics All submitted papers will be reviewed by a double-blind (at least three reviewers) and participative peer review. The review process will enable selecting those who will be accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered for the conference can access the evaluations and feedback from reviewers who recommended acceptance, so they can improve the final version. Mentoring support is available to young researchers and authors from developing countries. Please note that all submitted papers undergo review and editing by senior editors. We will handle content enhancement and language editing. There is no fee for editing and language correction services. Selected post-conference modified versions of the papers will be published in the following journals. 1. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Performance Measurement and Metrics 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 4. Open Information Science (more journals under negotiation) There is no further publication fee for the above journals. The STMet 2026 has many co-located workshops. Proceedings We publish the papers after restructuring and editing are complete. All the past conference papers are indexed in Google Scholar. The past STM proceedings are available with ISBN and DOI at https://dline.info/newl/STMProceedings Important Dates Submission of Papers: July 20, 2026 Notification of Acceptance/Rejection: August 15, 2026 Camera-ready: September 15, 2026 Registration: September 15, 2026 Conference Dates: October 02-04, 2026 General Chairs Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Valentina Markusova, The All-Russian Institute for Scientific and Technical Information, Russia Organization Chairs Nurdin Laugu, Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia Erwin Halim, Bina Nusantara University - Indonesia Program Chairs Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Irvan Muliyadi, Universitas Islam Negeri Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta. Indonesia Co-Program Chairs Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Giovanni Abramo, National Research Council of Italy Workshop and Special Session Chairs Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk

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DRTC Colloquium 3 (2025-2027) Title: Plagiarism: The Plague in Academia
by Debanjali Bain 02 Mar '26

02 Mar '26

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560059 Colloquium-3 (2025-2027) Title - Plagiarism: The Plague in Academia Abstract: Plagiarism is a serious violation of academic integrity that involves presenting another person’s work, ideas, or language as one’s own without proper acknowledgment. Over time, plagiarism has evolved from direct copying in traditional academia to more complex forms in the digital age, including patchwork and self-plagiarism. The emergence of AI-generated content has further challenged conventional notions of originality and authorship. Since authorship requires accountability, intention, and ethical responsibility, AI cannot be considered an author. Academic institutions and publishers have responded through stricter editorial policies, plagiarism detection systems, and guidelines for responsible AI use. This presentation also outlines ethical practices to avoid plagiarism and highlights UGC regulations in India, including similarity thresholds and penalties, emphasizing the need for transparency and responsible scholarship. Topics and Speakers : *Sub-Topics* *Speaker* Introduction Madhu M Plagiarism - Evolution and Types Fathima Nasreen AI-Giarism Rakendu S Rules and Regulations Greeshma K S Best Practices to Avoid Plagiarism Rasheedha Sulthana Conclusion Anamika Venugopal K Coordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date: *03**/03/2026 * *Time: 03:30 pm* Venue: DRTC Classroom (G-16), ISI Bangalore

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Launch of DORA’s Introductory Course on Responsible Research Assessment
by Giovanna Lima 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

Dear colleagues, DORA is excited to announce the launch of a new resource: an Introductory Course on Responsible Research Assessment (RRA)! This free, online, self‑paced course is designed to empower individuals from all countries, career stages, and disciplines to understand why research assessment matters and how they can contribute to strengthening it. Through practical insights, examples, and foundational concepts, the course equips participants to support fairer and more effective ways of evaluating research and researchers. Explore the course here <https://sfdora.org/courses/introductory-course-to-responsible-research-asse…> ! The course aims to help learners challenge existing assumptions around research quality and impact. Learners will gain practical tools and strategies to understand, advocate for, and implement RRA, covering topics from the core definition of RRA to the pitfalls of traditional assessment practices. A Teaching Support Guide and a slide deck <https://sfdora.org/resource/dora-course-supporting-materials-for-teachers/> for each of the lessons is included to help you easily incorporate key course concepts into seminars, workshops, classes, staff orientations, and so on. Learn more about the course in the announcement here <https://sfdora.org/2026/02/23/new-introductory-course/>! We look forward to your feedback as you engage with and share the course with your communities! Use the forms available throughout the course, or email us at info(a)sfdora.org to share your insights. Warm regards, Giovanna *Dr Giovanna Lima (she/her)* DORA Program Manager *Read and sign DORA at our website <https://sfdora.org/read/> * *Find useful resources at DORA Resource Library <https://sfdora.org/resource-library/>* *Follow us on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/declaration-on-research-assessment-dora/> and Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/dorassessment.bsky.social>*

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Interesting article on Librarians
by Mysore Jagadish 24 Feb '26

24 Feb '26

https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-026-00568-y?utm_source=Live+Audience… Mysore K. Jagadish Former Director, American Library, Chennai and Former Chief Librarian, Indian Institute of Management Bangalore Mobile: 098412 72061 Email: jsss1950(a)gmail.com

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Articles request
by Dr. Yesan Sellan (BHC-DLIS) 21 Feb '26

21 Feb '26

Dear Friends, Greetings I'm in need of below articles for a student's research writing project. Your help would be greatly appreciated. Can someone help the student if you have access to them?. 1. Virtual experience’ as an intervention before a positron emission tomography/CT scan may ease patients’ anxiety and improve image quality Yuyun Sun <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Sun/Yuyun>, Yifei Sun <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Sun/Yifei>, Yue Qin <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Qin/Yue>, Yingjian Zhang <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Zhang/Yingjian>, Huiyu Yuan <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Yuan/Huiyu>, Zhongyi Yang <https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Yang/Zhongyi> First published: 30 June 2020 https://doi.org/10.1111/1754-9485.13078 2. Correlation of Pressure Sores and Nutritional StatusGayle D. Pinchcofsky-Devin RD, FACN <https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Pinchcofsky%E2%80%9….> , Mitchell V. Kaminski Jr MD, FACS <https://agsjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/authored-by/Kaminski/Mitchell+V…> First published: June 1986 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1532-5415.1986.tb03411.x *Dr. Yesan Sellan, * *MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., PhD* *(Strategic | Learner | Achiever | Responsibility | Intellection)* Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Library and Information Science Bishop Heber College, Puthur PO, Trichy - 620017, INDIA Mobile: 91-9972348251 https://bhc.irins.org/profile/364928 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0501-5661 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yesan-sellan-01230336/ -----------------------------------------------IMPORTANT------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you

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Addresses of a few Librarians
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Friends, I am working on an important project and need to contact the librarians (or Director/Head of Library) of the following institutions: ISI, Kolkata IITB, Mumbai, IITD, New Delhi, HRI, Prayagraj TIFR, Mumbai I would be grateful if anyone in the Forum could provide the names, email addresses and mobile numbers as soon as possible. With warm regards Subbiah Arunachalam [Arun] http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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📢 Announcement: Online Workshop on Google Looker Studio
by Librarian Guide 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Dear Learners, Librarian Guide Educational Academy, Jalandhar, is pleased to announce an online workshop on Google Looker Studio designed to enhance data visualisation and reporting skills for library and information professionals, researchers, and students. 🎤 Speaker: James Allen Statewide School Library Lead, Office of Education Technology, Frankfort 📅 Date: 28 February 2026 🕗 Time: 8:00 PM (Indian Time) This session will provide practical insights into using Google Looker Studio for creating interactive dashboards, data reports, and effective visual analytics. ✅ Registration Fee: NIL (Free) 🔗 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/muEmT7aQyi4JU7ue9 All interested participants are encouraged to register early and take advantage of this valuable learning opportunity. *Organised by*: Librarian Guide Educational Academy, Jalandhar ********************************* *Pragya Tripathi* *Librarian Guide* ********************************* *www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide <http://www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide>* *www.librarianguide.org <http://www.librarianguide.org>* *********************************

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Requesting guidance on library support to a Differentially abled user.
by Pranit Landge 17 Feb '26

17 Feb '26

Respected fellow library professionals, Greetings of the season!! May I please request the guidance of senior professionals in regards with the UGC or concern GoI directives/Memorandums/Office orders in regards with the *library support to the Differently abled (Partially Visually Challenged) research scholar in a university library environment*. My peculiar questions are: 1. Whether the library is responsible for providing scribe support to a research scholar who is already availing monetary benefits for scribe from UGC? 2. Whether scribe is entitled for all the library service benefits as a regular user? 3. Has any library professional has faced similar issues? and the situation was resolved? appreciate your kind response and guidance for this matter. धन्यवाद / Thank you, प्रणित लांडगे / Pranit Landge. सहायक पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष / Assistant Librarian भारतीय विदेश व्यापार संस्थान (आई.आई.एफ.टी.), Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT), बी-21, कुतुब सांस्थानिक क्षेत्र, नई दिल्ली - 110016 B-21, Qutab Institutional Area, New Delhi - 110016 भ्रमणध्वनी / Mobile No. +91 9561827902

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UGC - CAS
by Amol 15 Feb '26

15 Feb '26

Respected Sir/Madam, I am Librarian in degree college on regular post. I want to do ugc CAS Stage 1 to 2 under Mumbai university as per old ugc regulation act 2010 and 2018 format. So kindly anyone (who has cleared) sent soft file of ugc CAS 1 to 2 and if possible 2 to 3 on my this personal email. Thanks in advance. Email - agwlib(a)gmail.com

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