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Five-Day National Workshop on Data Carpentry and AI/ML Tools for Libraries-2nd Edition, Organized by B. C. Roy Memorial Library, IIM Calcutta, from 19-23 May 2025
by Sayan Roy 21 Mar '25

21 Mar '25

Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings from *B. C. Roy Memorial Library, IIM Calcutta!* We hope this message finds you well. We are delighted to inform you about the upcoming *" <https://sites.google.com/iimcal.ac.in/data-carpentry-and-aiml-tools/home>**Five-Day National Workshop on Data Carpentry and AI/ML Tools for Libraries -2nd Edition" <https://sites.google.com/iimcal.ac.in/data-carpentry-and-aiml-tools/home>*, organized by *B. C. Roy Memorial Library, IIM Calcutta <https://library.iimcal.ac.in/>*, from 19-23 May 2025. For more details about the National Workshop, Please visit our official website at: https://sites.google.com/iimcal.ac.in/data-carpentry-and-aiml-tools/home This workshop provides hands-on training in open-source data wrangling software and AI/ML tools based on case studies for researchers and LIS professionals. It aims to develop skills to face the challenges of modern Data Science and AI/ML applications in LIS. The workshop introduces new tools for data wrangling, data reconciliation, text and citation network visualization, Named-Entity Recognition, Opinion Mining, Automated Systematic Review, and RAG, Semantic Annotation. We are excited to invite you to join us for an engaging and insightful Five-Day National Workshop on Data Carpentry and AI/ML Tools for Libraries – 2nd Edition. We look forward to your participation! We kindly ask that you share this announcement within your professional networks. The workshop brochure attached here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Mfhvy3zK9uag4pFSokZsl5-uXsRV97Ph/view?usp=…> . -- धन्यबाद/Thanking you, हार्दिक सम्मान के साथ/With warm regards, --------------------------------------------------------- *सायन राय | Sayan Roy* पुस्तकालय सहायक | Library Assistant बी.सी.रॉय स्मारक पुस्तकालय | B. C. Roy Memorial Library भारतीय प्रबंध संस्थान कलकत्ता, कलकत्ता - ७००१०४ Indian Institute of Management Calcutta, Kolkata- 700104 Contact- libraryworkshop(a)iimcal.ac.in library.iimcal.ac.in

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DRTC_Colloquium 04_A Debate
by Nabina Khamaru 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

*Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC)* *Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre* 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 *Colloquium - 4: A Debate* Presented by MLIS 1st years (2024 - 2025) *Title: **Is the library going through an identity crisis?* *Abstract* According to historical findings, the Library of Assyrian king Ashurbanipal in 7th century B.C was the earliest known library in the world. The archived clay tablets can still be found in the British Museum, London. In the 21st century A.D we now intend to raise the question if our libraries are going through an identity crisis, how much has it evolved and what is its identity today. Numerous factors like internet and Web 2.0 technologies, economic crisis and budget constraints, career goals and professional identity crisis of library personnel etc., and their impact, are to be discussed and debated, to gain knowledge and make a humble attempt to analyse the true state of libraries today. *List of Speakers* Speaking in favour Speaking against ● Ishita Majumder (Leading) ● Abhinav Sharma ● Durganshi Singh Depawat ● Shruti Kumari (Leading) ● Samalla Srihari ● Prateek Kumar Bisen ● Prasenjit Das *Coordinator:* Dr. Biswanath Dutta *Date:* 21st March, 2025, 3:30 p.m. *Venue:* G16 classroom (DRTC), ISI Bangalore *All are cordially invited!*

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Invitation for Applications for M.S. in Library and Information Science (MS-LIS) and PhD Programme (JRF-LIS)
by Nabina Khamaru 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

Dear All, We are pleased to inform you that the Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC) at the Indian Statistical Institute is currently accepting applications for two esteemed academic programmes: *Master of Science (M.S.) in Library and Information Science (MS-LIS)* – A comprehensive 2-year postgraduate programme designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in the fields of library and information science. *PhD Programme (JRF-LIS)* – For those interested in pursuing advanced research in Library and Information Science, we are also accepting applications for our PhD programme, which provides an opportunity for in-depth exploration of the subject. Admission portal is open now. We invite eligible candidates to apply for these programmes. Please find below the relevant links, along with important dates and further details regarding the application process. Date of Examination: May 11 (Sunday), 2025 Date of Closure of Application: March 26 (Wednesday), 2025 Application Webpage: https://admission.isical.ac.in/ DRTC Official Website: https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/courses Flyer: https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/sites/default/files/2025-02/ISI_admission_Flyers… We encourage interested individuals to review the information and submit their applications within the specified timelines. We look forward to receiving your application and welcoming you to our academic community. You are also requested to forward this information to other relevant forums if needed. Regards, The DRTC Office

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Request to release vacancy position
by Dr.Mallikarjun Bachalapur 20 Mar '25

20 Mar '25

Dear Moderator, Please release the vacancy position in LIS Forum. *BLDE Association* Smt.Bangaramma Sajjan Campus Solapur Road Vijayapur-586 103, Karnataka * Date: 20/03/2025* *WE ARE HIRING* Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the post of *Librarian and* *Assistant Librarian* to the BLDEA’s Group of Higher Educational Institutes. *Qualification**: *Masters’ in Library Science (M.L.I.Sc) with at least 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a point scale wherever grading system is followed) from recognized university. *Experience*: Minimum 2 to 3 years of relevant works experience in a reputed professional Educational Institute/ Research Institute / University Library. Eligible Candidates may apply enclosing their bio-data, copies of certificates of experience, qualifications mentioning the post applied for to the *E-mail: hr(a)bldea.org <hr(a)bldea.org> *on or before 30/03/2025. Thank you, Dr. M M Bachalapur Ph.D Chief Librarian BLDEA'S Dr.P.G.Halakatti College of Engineering and Technology Ashram Road, VIJAYAPUR-586103 Mob: 9740016911 ORCID ID:0000-0003-2402-2477

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Information Resources - 250311 & Forthcoming Events during Mar - Apr 2025
by Mohan Hr 13 Mar '25

13 Mar '25

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Forthcoming events of IEEE CS Madras during Mar-Apr 2025
by Mohan Hr 10 Mar '25

10 Mar '25

Forthcoming Events during Mar-Apr 2025 ⏹️13th Mar 2025 at 9.15 am IST. IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai, Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology, IEEE CS SBC Webinar on "Advanced Education Choices in AI & DS Era for Embracing & Leading Innovation" by Ms. Shobana Radhakrishnan, Senior Director (Engineering), Google TV, Google, California, USA. Register at https://lnkd.in/gAsYnDfa ⏹️17th Mar 2025 at 11 am IST. IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai, Kings College of Engineering, IEEE CS SBC Webinar on "Generative AI and Big Data Analytics for Smart Health System" by Dr Sonali Vyas, Associate Prof., School of Computer Science, UPES, Dehradun. Register at https://forms.gle/6mkVsb42gtiL8gFL9 ⏹️18th Mar 2025 at 11 am IST. IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai, Sri Sairam Institute of Technology, IEEE CS SBC Webinar on "Data-driven modeling of sustainable and safe transportation systems" by Dr Gitakrishnan Ramadurai, Professor, Dept. of DS & AI, IIT Madras. Register at https://rb.gy/gzg4us ⏹️19th Mar 2025 at 10.30 am IST. IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai, Vivekanandha College of Engineering for Women, IEEE SB Webinar on "DevSecOps Demystified - Innovating Security from Development to Operation" by Mr Srinath Swaminathan, Devops Manager, Banking Domain, Chennai. Register at https://forms.gle/4V47HVa8DsCHwfKHA ⏹️26th Mar 2025 at 6.30 pm IST. CSI, IEEE CS & ACM Webinar on "Revolutionizing Software Development (The Power of Generative AI and Agentic Systems)" by Dr. Alpana Dubey, Innovation Research Principal Director Accenture Labs, Bangalore. Register at https://lnkd.in/gmjkqN6J ⏹️27th Mar 2025 at 10.30 am IST. IEEE CS, CSI, ACM, KARE & IEEE CS SBC KARE Webinar on "ChaQra: a cellular unit of the Indian Quantum Network" by Dr. Shashank Gupta, Research Lead at QNu Labs. Register at: https://lnkd.in/ggQsgpbq ⏹️9th Apr 2025 at 6 30 pm IST. IEEE CS, CSI, ACM Webinar on "Navigating the AI/ML Lifecycle: Key Stages and Evolving Job Roles" by Mr. Arockia Liborious, Vice President, Intl Society of Data Scientist & AI, Practice Leader in a leading Indian Bank. Register at https://bit.ly/web-250409-ai-ml-lifecycle ⏹️Information Resources 🔸IR-250301 -- https://lnkd.in/gEx4H2h2 🔸IR-250211 -- https://lnkd.in/gaftAAxp 🔸IR-250201 -- https://lnkd.in/gJzMdf79 🔸IR-250121 -- https://lnkd.in/gV9n2r-M 🔸IR-250111 -- https://lnkd.in/gAKVQVAs 🔸IR-250101 -- https://lnkd.in/gwrjxK7a 🔸IR-241223 -- https://lnkd.in/g4p5xVaG 🔸IR-241210 -- https://lnkd.in/gBvbY4gU

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Announcement of CLSTL 2025 – Enhancing Library Experiences with AI
by TS Kumbar 10 Mar '25

10 Mar '25

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from IIT Gandhinagar! We are happy to announce the 3rd International Conference ‘*Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2025) <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/> *to be held at IIT Gandhinagar, India, from *25th to 27th September 2025*. This conference aims to bring together library professionals, researchers, and industry leaders for a robust exchange of ideas, sharing of best practices, and a collective examination of contemporary challenges in the context of AI adoption in the libraries. Involvement of the information community is vital for sharing experiences, fostering discussions and exploring the latest advancements in technology enhancing library's contributions/role. *Themes & Subthemes:* CLSTL 2025 attempts to add value to the participants through deliberations on topics which are in trend and are worth exploring. The theme for this year’s CLSTL 2025 is *"**Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence," *and it will delve into the transformative impact of AI on library services, scholarly communication, and user engagement. The sub-themes chosen complement the theme of the conference. An eclectic mix of experts are identified as speakers along with interesting workshops and the details regarding the sub-themes, workshop titles, list of speakers are given on the conference website. The conference brochure is available here <https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dx5S5le8NTOkWl41afjfINJ-xLxV-E0Q/view> for download. *Key Dates:* - Registration opens on: *6th March 2025* - Deadline for Registration: *31st August 2025* - Deadline for Proposal/Abstract Submission: *20th April 2025* - Notification of Acceptance: *5th May 2025* - Final submission of Poster/Presentation slides: *31st July 2025* We invite you to submit abstracts for presentations and posters that will contribute to shaping the future of libraries in the age of AI. For updates, instructions for presentation & posters, and detailed submission guidelines, please visit the conference website. <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/> Additionally, we request you to share this announcement in your professional networks. We look forward to welcoming you to an engaging and thought-provoking CLSTL 2025! Best regards, Kumbar -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Advisor (Library & Institute Archives) *Main Library, Block 13 * Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 055*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | librarian(a)iitgn.ac.in Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in Follow Us : <https://www.facebook.com/Library-IITGN-105636257877813/> <https://www.instagram.com/iitgn_library/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/library-iitgn/> <https://in.pinterest.com/librarysocialmedia0715/> <https://twitter.com/LibraryIITGN> ----*-----------------------------------------------------------* Find your way through interesting books of different subjects with our Pathfinders <https://library.iitgn.ac.in/pathfinder.php>!

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CGPA to Percentage Conversion in India
by infoteampercentage＠gmail.com 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

In India, many universities and educational institutions follow a standard formula to convert CGPA (Cumulative Grade Point Average) into Percentage. Standard Formula: 📌 Percentage (%) = CGPA × 9.5 Example Calculations: If your CGPA is 8.0, then: 8.0 × 9.5 = 76% If your CGPA is 7.5, then: 7.5 × 9.5 = 71.25% Important Notes: ✔ Some universities may have their own specific conversion formulas (e.g., IGNOU, DU, and Anna University). ✔ Always check your university's official guidelines for accurate conversion. For more details, visit https://cgpatopercentagetool.com/. Would you like to add specific universities or make it more detailed? 😊

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Fwd: Public institutions should not be party to unethical practices
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

Subject: Public institutions should not be party to unethical practices Friends, This paper may be of interest to you. https://katinamagazine.org/content/article/open-knowledge/2025/academic-dat… It tells you how unscrupulous commercial publishers are selling the same products at different prices to different institutions. Also, I don't understand why Indian government and government-aided institutions who use taxpayers' money to subscribe to journals and databases meekly and *unethically* accept the non-disclosure agreements dictated by the publishers. Do you sign such agreements when you buy a car or a shirt? Please read the article and tell me what you think of it. Thanks and with warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 <http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009> https://zenodo.org/communities/arunachalamsknowledgerepository/records?q=&l…

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India’s Young Investigators’ Meeting: A perspective – ASAPbio
by madhan muthu 07 Mar '25

07 Mar '25

https://asapbio.org/indias-young-investigators-meeting-a-perspective In retrospect, giving publishers space to speak to ECRs and postdocs was a missed opportunity. We do not need to hear sermons from these publishers on practicing open science and being ethical in our research. We need to discuss how soon we can escape the claws of greedy publishers and make the fruits of science available to all free of cost, enabling our peers to comment and provide constructive criticisms of scholarly work. Madhan

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