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Universities with publication metrics researchers say are too good to be true
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Jan '25

11 Jan '25

Friends, Please see the article "The 14 universities with publication metrics researchers say are too good to be true", published in *Retraction Watch. *Here is the link: *https://retractionwatch.com/2025/01/10/bibliometrics-universities-publication-metrics-authorship/ <https://retractionwatch.com/2025/01/10/bibliometrics-universities-publicati…>.* Here is an excerpt giving information on five institutions in India. UniversityArticles published, 2019Articles published, 2023% change Chandigarh University, Punjab, India 362 2,281 530 GLA University, Bharthia, India 259 1,521 487 Lovely Professional University, Phagwara, India 847 2,219 162 Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences, Chennai, India 1,984 3,959 100 University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, Uttarakhand, India 307 1,557 407 Should not UGC and the Ministry of Education investigate and take action , if needed? Should not our funding agencies such as DST, DBT and CSIR look into the publications of their fundees in these institutions? Have some Indian scientists lent their names (as honorary authors) to papers written from some of the universities in the Middle East listed in this paper? Their participation may be looked into by the ethical committees of our Science Academies and UGC. Could the impact of ranking agencies such as THE, QS and NIRF and the use of metrics by all and sundry without proper understanding of how to use them intelligently be the reasons for the proliferation of such practices ? Worth investigating. With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Koha online workshop
by LibAuto1 11 Jan '25

11 Jan '25

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3-day national online workshop—Book Publishing Made Easy: A Workshop for Teachers and Researchers
by Vimal Kumar V. 06 Jan '25

06 Jan '25

Join the 3-day national online workshop—Book Publishing Made Easy: A Workshop for Teachers and Researchers—and discover how to confidently prepare, publish, and promote your book across digital and print platforms. Organisers: * Postgraduate & Research Department of Commerce, Bishop Abraham Memorial College, Thuruthicad * Research Committee, Sree Narayana College, Nattika * Lore & Ed Research Associates. Kottayam Register here: https://learn.loreanded.com/courses/Book-Publishing-Made-Easy-Skill-Buildin… What You’ll Gain: ✅ Understand self-publishing essentials (ISBN, copyright, Creative Commons) ✅ Master manuscript formatting for eBooks and paperbacks ✅ Learn cover design strategies that make your book stand out ✅ Explore top self-publishing platforms (Amazon KDP, Pothi, NotionPress) ✅ Get insider marketing tips to maximize impact and reach Workshop Details: 🗓 Dates: 8-10 January 2025 ⏰ Time: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm (IST) 💻 Venue: Zoom 💰 Fee: ₹299 Make this the moment you take your academic and creative ideas from manuscript to marketplace. Reserve your spot now and elevate your publishing journey! -- *Vimal Kumar V., PhD* Reference Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala-686560 ------------------------------------------ My Home page:www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs:linuxhalwa.blogspot.com kohageek.blogspot.com moovandan.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------- *"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler*

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National Conference on “ Envisioning the Future: AI Tools for Libraries ” on 20th & 21st February 2025.
by Dr.Mallikarjun Bachalapur 06 Jan '25

06 Jan '25

Request the moderator to release the information for library professionals Dear Professionals, Greetings from DMCRC Library, It is immense pleasure to inform that, Library and Information Centre of Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre in collaboration with the Directorate of Higher Education, Govt. of Goa is organizing a National Conference on “ Envisioning the Future: AI Tools for Libraries ” on 20th & 21st February 2025. Kindly register and share this message with your professional friends, students and colleagues. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/nVQYG9aDgEFmo4Fe9 For more information: Dr. Jayaprakash, Organising Secretary / Librarian, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa. Ph: 9421150019 Dr. Umesh Gawas, Joint Organising Secretary, Dnyanprassarak Mandal’s College and Research Centre, Assagao, Bardez, Goa. We appreciate your positive support and participation in this insightful and knowledge-gaining event.Request Re 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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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 06 Jan '25

06 Jan '25

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat One of our Library Patrons is looking for under listed Articles for academic usage. Details: 1. https://europepmc.org/article/med/3499088 2. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.2466/pr0.1999.84.1.291 It will be great if you can help us. [Email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in] Thank you in advance Regards | सादर *Gaurang Raval *| *गौरांग रावल* Library & Information Officer | पुस्तकालय और सूचना अधिकारी *Rashtriya Raksha University India *| *राष्ट्रीय रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय भारत* Lavad - Dehgam, Gandhinagar – 382305 | लवाड - देहगाम, गांधीनगर - ३८२३०५ Gujarat, India | गुजरात, भारत Contact No: 8160885285; Ext. 41034 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ४१०३४ https://rru.ac.in/mr-gaurang-raval/ RRU <https://rru.ac.in/>| Library <https://rru.ac.in/library-facilities/> | OPAC <https://opac.rru.ac.in/>| MyLOFT <https://www.myloft.xyz/>|Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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SDSTLISER 2025 - National Conference@BHC, Tiruchirappalli - Invitation
by Dr. Yesan S (DLIS) 05 Jan '25

05 Jan '25

Dear LIS Colleagues, Greetings from the Department of Library and Information Science, Bishop Heber College, Tiruchirappalli! We are indeed pleased to announce that our department, in collaboration with the Indian Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science (IATLIS), is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on *"Sustainable Development Strategies for the Transformation of LIS Education and Research"* on 28th February and 1st March 2025. The conference will focus on transforming LIS Education and Research. As educators and practitioners in this vital field, we share the responsibility of revamping LIS curricula and bridging the gap between LIS schools and Learning Resource Centres. This initiative aims to address contemporary challenges and foster meaningful discussions to shape the future of LIS education and research. We would like to invite you to participate in the conference and contribute papers on the main theme and its sub-themes outlined in the brochure I've attached. Your presence and scholarly contributions will undoubtedly enrich the deliberations and help us make impactful decisions for the transformation of LIS Education and Research in the future. We are excited to see you participate in the conference. Please share this announcement with your departmental and college librarian colleagues. We appreciate your support. Thanking you, Sincerely, *Dr. R. Selvaraj* *Organising Secretary BHC-LIST 2025, SDSTLISER* *DLIS, Bishop Heber College* *Tiruchirappalli – 620017* *Tamil Nadu* *Dr. S. Yesan* *Joint-Organising Secretary* *BHC-LIST 2025, SDSTLISER* *DLIS, Bishop Heber College* *Tiruchirappalli – 620017* *Tamil Nadu* *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://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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National Conference on Transforming Accreditation: Synergy between Libraries, Technology and Academic Excellence’ to be held on 23rd - 24th MAY, 2025.
by Shekar H P 04 Jan '25

04 Jan '25

Dear Moderator, Please circulate to the forum Members. *Dear Forum Members, * Learning Resource Centre, JAIN (Deemed to-be University) is pleased to announce *‘National Conference on Transforming Accreditation: Synergy between Libraries, Technology and Academic Excellence’ to be held on 23*rd* - 24*th* MAY, 2025* at JAIN (Deemed to-be University) Sheshadri Road, Gandhinagar, Bangalore-560009. The two-day conference brings together experts, key speakers, delegates from academia and industry, panel members for more discussions and deliberations on various topics. *Who can Participate* - Library Professionals / Scientists - Library and Information Science Faculties - Computer Science Students /Faculties - Academicians - Research Scholars and Students of any discipline - Knowledge Management Professionals - Professional Associations, - Educationists and Policy Makers - Publishers, Information Providers and exhibitors *Call For Papers : * Prospective authors are invited to contribute research papers in the line of sub themes of the conference which will be published with ISBN. High quality papers will be submitted to all indexing platforms. The paper submitted would be peer reviewed and published in Scopus Indexed and UGC CARE listed journals with the maximum of three authors. The publication charges for the research papers selected for such journals will be communicated to the respective authors. The papers may be sent to the email: *seminars.desk(a)jainuniversity.ac.in* <seminars.desk(a)jainuniversity.ac.in> *Main Themes of the Conference *(Sub themes will be notified along with the brochure shortly) 1. Innovative Library Resources for Academic Excellence 2. Library Services and Accreditation Standards 3. Library Management and Infrastructure 4. Digital Libraries and Technology Integration 5. Assessment and Evaluation of Library Impact 6. Library-Faculty Collaboration for Academic Success 7. Library Outreach and Community Engagement 8. Future Trends and Innovations in Library Services *Important Dates* Full Paper submission deadline : 1st March, 2025 Acceptance of full Paper :15th March, 2025 Last date for Author Registration:10th April, 2025 Conference Date :23rd - 24th MAY, 2025 *Registration:* Registration without Accommodation Corporates ₹ 3500/- Library Professionals/ Academicians/ ₹ 2500/- Students/ Research Scholars (Full time only) ₹ 1500/- *Accommodation Extra:* Registration Fee includes Food, Conference Kit & Volume. Trial Version of EBSCo & Magzter will be provided to Registered participants. Participants can remit the registration fee by Bank Transfer to the given bank details. *Click here for Registration*: https://forms.gle/g9fDRRgh9BuJPS66A *Note:* After remittance, kindly email the acknowledgement to *seminars.desk(a)jainuniversity.ac.in <seminars.desk(a)jainuniversity.ac.in>* *Bank Details:* Bank of Maharashtra Branch : J P Nagar 6th Phase Bangalore Account Name : Jain University Account No : 60143268072 IFSC Code : MAHB0001155 MICR Code : 560014013 Thank you with best regards Mr. Prithviraj Conference Convener Dr. Shekar H P Conference Chair, Librarian and Area Head, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore-560009 www.jainuniversity.ac.in

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Sad demise
by Yalagouda M Patil 04 Jan '25

04 Jan '25

Dear Friends: Today morning I received sad news of passing away of Dr. P S G Kumar, former Librarian and Head of LIS Dept. This is a great loss to the LIS profession. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family We pray to the Almighty for his noble soul to rest eternal peace. I personally lost a great friend, philosopher and wonderful guide. Dr. Y. M. Patil Read. Librarian, RRI, Bengaluru.

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Two-day National Conference (NCMLTS-25) at MAHE Bengaluru, 28-29 March'25
by Ishappa C Bandi [MAHE-BLR] 04 Jan '25

04 Jan '25

Dear Professionals, WISHING YOU HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR 2025! The MAHE Bengaluru Central Library is organizing a Two-Day National Conference on Modern Library Technologies and Services (NCMLTS-2025) with the theme 'Innovations & Integrations for the Next Generation Libraries'. This conference will be held from 28-29 March 2025 at our sprawling green MAHE Bengaluru Campus. We invite you to participate and present your research articles at this conference. You will also be able to connect with LIS professionals, ideas, and good practices from all over India. Article Submission: Please send your research articles to ncmlts.maheblr(a)manipal.edu<mailto:ncmlts.maheblr@manipal.edu> Note: Selected articles will be published in Scopus/WoS Indexed Journals/proceedings; a separate editorial review will be done after the conference. More details on NCMLTS-2025 Website: https://conference.manipal.edu/NCMLTS2025/ Important Dates: Conference Dates: March 28-29, 2025 Deadline for Full Paper Submission: February 28, 2025 Notification of Acceptance of paper: March 05, 2025 Last date for Registration: March 10, 2025 Looking forward to seeing you all at NCMLTS-2025 Thanks With best regards Dr.Ishappa C Bandi Convener | NCMLTS 2025 Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), (Institution of Eminence Deemed to be University) Govindapura, Yelahanka, Bengaluru 560063, Karnataka, India website- https://conference.manipal.edu/NCMLTS2025/ ________________________________ Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are privileged and confidential material of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE). They are intended to named recipient(s) only. If you are not the intended recipient of this message, please contact the sender and delete the message. This Email message including attachment(s), if any, is believed to be free of any virus. However, it is the responsibility of the recipient to ensure that it is virus-free, and MAHE accepts no liability for any loss or damage arising in any way from its use. Please consider the environment before printing this email.

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Arun needs the full text of a presentation he made in 2004(?) at ASIS&T
by Subbiah Arunachalam 03 Jan '25

03 Jan '25

Friends, Please do me a favour. Here is the abstract of a paper I presented at Proceedings of the American Society for Information Science and Technology <https://asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/journal/15508390> sometime in 2004 (?). Please see https://asistdl.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/meet.1450400162. At that time, I was volunteering with M S Swaminathan Research Institute, Chennai, essentially working in the area of ICT4D. The only other speaker at the ASIST event I knew was Dr Paul Uhlir, who was with the US National Academy of Sciences, Washington DC. *Subbiah Arunachalam:* *Ethical, Social, Political, Legal, and Economic Issues and Impacts of the Shrinking Public Domain for Developing Countries* We are moving into a knowledge economy in which information is becoming a major source of power. Having and knowing how to use information effectively make all the difference, be it in making a kill in the stock market, producing drugs and pharmaceuticals, weapons that can rake in huge profits, or even acquiring superpower status and dominating the world. One of the most distressing developments of the modern world is the privatization of research by companies small and big at the cost of public good research. Every conceivable development – be it a new drug or new ways of communicating – is now patented and kept away from free and open access. In many conferences held in the USA, members and fellows who are foreign citizens are not allowed to attend certain sessions. The most widespread discrimination is in the matter of access to published information by pricing it out of reach of the developing world. In crucial areas like food and nutrition (agriculture), health care, and computing, privatization of public knowledge is exacerbating the divide between the rich and the poor, which, if it continues for long and crosses a threshold, might lead to undesirable consequences. *** I want the full text of the paper. I do not remember where this event was held (probably 2004). I will be grateful for your help. With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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