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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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UAE has its own AI engine
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

Friends, UAE is the new kid in the block in AI, probably using Small Language Models. Here is a brief news item:* The UAE throws its hat in the ring with new open-source model. *The country unveiled 'K2 Think', a 32-billion-parameter reasoning model that claims <https://link.mail.beehiiv.com/ss/c/u001.DbzK6ussT05IJzzbg4YqOuLlWu2sss4wh-o…> to outperform much larger models in math and advanced problem-solving benchmarks. The open source model provides researchers with training code, datasets, and deployment tools, building on the UAE’s existing AI portfolio that includes models like Jais and Falcon. Please try it and tell us how it compares with DeepSeek, Z.ai, Perplexity, Claude, etc. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Questionable research practices are on the rise
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Sep '25

10 Sep '25

Friends, We have been hearing about paper mills, citation cartels, research misconduct and fraud in academic science publishing. But now comes the granddaddy of them all. Please see* https://peerreviewcongress.org/abstract/how-a-questionable-research-network… <https://peerreviewcongress.org/abstract/how-a-questionable-research-network…>*, a short presentation by Leslie D. McIntosh, Hélène Draux,Elizabeth Smee, and Cynthia Hudson Vitale. My colleague Muthu Madhan of OP Jindal Global University is looking at the latest NIRF data and has found a rapid increase in the number of papers over the past decade or so from several recently instituted private universities and is wondering how it is possible. He may come up with an answer soon. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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[Reminder] Invitation to Eugene Garfield Birth Centenary Celebration
by Francis Jayakanth 10 Sep '25

10 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 (The 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 (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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Requesting a post to be shared with the list members
by bhakti gala 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Dear moderator, I request the following message to be disseminated among the community members: ----------------------Beginning of the message-------------------------- Dear LIS Professional, We are inviting you to participate in this study as an early career Library and Information Science (LIS) professional. This research project is designed to develop and validate a professional identity scale for LIS professionals. If you are in your first 10 years of professional practice in the LIS field following your latest degree (undergraduate or higher) in LIS. We recognize that the name of your academic program may vary across countries - for example, Information Science and Knowledge Studies, Information Management, or Documentation Sciences. Therefore, you can take part in this study, even if your academic program had a different name. Upon completion you will have the opportunity to participate in a drawing for an American Library Association Membership for one year. Two (2) participants will be randomly selected. The chance of winning is about 1 in 500. The questionnaire should take about 15 minutes to complete and will close on December 1, 2025. Follow this link to the Survey: https://go.uncg.edu/intscale The results of the study may be published or presented at professional meetings. We will be happy to answer any questions you have about the study. You may contact Dr. Oguz at f_oguz(a)uncg.edu or Dr. Gala at bhakti.gala(a)cug.ac.in Sincerely, Fatih Oguz | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bhakti Gala | Central University of Gujarat ------------------------End of the message---------------------- Thanking you in anticipation, Yours sincerely, Bhakti Gala Assistant Professor School of Library and Information Science Central University of Gujarat Director at large | ASIS&T Member | DCMI Education Committee

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Paper Submission Deadline Extended to 18th September 2025-Call for papers and participation- International Conference on Role of IPR in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT Bombay
by Dr. Ranjit Das 09 Sep '25

09 Sep '25

Dear All, To accommodate the high volume of requests from authors and delegates, the Organizing Committee is pleased to extend the paper submission deadline to 18th September 2025 IIT Bombay is organizing an International Conference on Role of IPR in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT Bombay. Please Submit your paper through easy Chair for International Conference on "Role of IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) in promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat" during 26-28 November 2025 at IIT Bombay, which has been updated in the conference website. for details, please visit : www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/ For paper submission : https://easychair.org/account2/signin?l=6004501480292672230 For registration : https://www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/register-form Papers will be published in Springer *Objectives* - To explore the relationship between IPR and indigenous knowledge systems. - To identify global best practices for protecting indigenous knowledge. - To discuss the role of IPR in fostering sustainable development and empowering communities. - To examine challenges in enforcing IPR in indigenous knowledge systems. - To promote collaborative research and innovation for a self-reliant and developed India. *Proposed Themes* The conference will be structured around the following thematic areas: - *Understanding Indigenous Knowledge Systems* - Traditional practices in healthcare, agriculture, and crafts. - Role of IKS in sustainable development. - *IPR Frameworks and Indigenous Knowledge* - Existing legal frameworks for protecting IKS. - Best practices from other countries. - Role of Geographical Indications (GIs) in preserving heritage. - *Technology and Digital Transformation* - Leveraging technology for cataloging and protecting IKS. - Digital tools for promoting indigenous products globally. - *Community Empowerment through IPR* - Enhancing economic opportunities for local communities. - Success stories of indigenous innovation and commercialization. - *Policy and Institutional Support* - Recommendations for strengthening IPR frameworks in India. - Collaboration between governments, academia, and industries. *Target Audience* The conference will invite participation from: - Academicians and researchers in IPR, law, and indigenous studies. - Policymakers and government officials. - Representatives of indigenous communities. - Legal professionals and intellectual property practitioners. - Entrepreneurs and businesses working with traditional products. - NGOs and international organizations focusing on cultural preservation. सादर, सधन्यवाद Thanking You with regards डॉ.रन्जित कुमार दास Dr. Ranjit Kumar Das Convener- International Conference on Role of IPR(Intellectual property Rights) in Promoting Indigenous Knowledge System and Viksit Bharat www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/ Assistant Librarian Selection Grade Technical Processing Section, Resource Management, Relocation of Library Materials and Research Metrics and Nodal Officer for IIT Bombay for the database of Research Scholars in IITs, IIMs and IISERs, केन्द्रीय पुस्तकालय,भारतीय प्रौद्योगिकी संस्थान मुंबई Central Library,IIT Bombay पवई,मुंबई,400 076, भारत Powai,Mumbai-400 076,India Mob:+91-9819768924 off:+91-22-2576-8924 E-mail: drrkdas(a)iitb.ac.in www.iitb.ac.in/ipriks/ https://www.iitb.ac.in <http://www.iitb.ac.in> Email: ranjitkumardaskims(a)gmail.com ORCID:0000-0001-6379-044X <https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6379-044X>

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