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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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Invitation for Applications for M.S. in Library and Information Science (MS-LIS) and PhD Programme (JRF-LIS)
by Nabina Khamaru 07 Mar '25

07 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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DRTC_Colloquium 03_Practice, Theory and Research: A Multilateral Relation in LIS
by Nabina Khamaru 05 Mar '25

05 Mar '25

Indian Statistical Institute Documentation Research & Training Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 Colloquium 3 (2024-2026) Title: "Practice, Theory and Research: A Multilateral Relation in LIS” Abstract This colloquium will explore the dynamic relationship between theory and practice in Library and Information Science (LIS), highlighting how both inform and influence each other. It will trace the historical evolution of library services and examine the emergence of foundational theories in the field, demonstrating how interdisciplinary research from areas like information technology, computer science, management, and economics has shaped LIS practices. The discussion will delve into the impact of these theories on library services, with a particular focus on the gap between theoretical research and the quality of library services in India. It will also address the challenges faced by Indian libraries in applying the latest research, such as infrastructure limitations, lack of resources, and economic barriers. Additionally, the colloquium will highlight how research in LIS can extend beyond libraries, influencing everyday life through technologies like Google’s information retrieval system, Amazon’s recommendation engine, and OpenAI’s large language model. The conclusion will emphasize the importance of research in advancing LIS practices and services, arguing that despite the challenges in bridging theory and practice in India, research remains a guiding force for the future of the field. By looking at both the historical context and the current challenges, the colloquium aims to underscore the critical role that research will continue to play in shaping the future of libraries and information services globally. Topics and speakers: Introduction Prasenjit Das Theory to Practice Shruti Kumari Interdisciplinary Impacts Prateek Bisen Gap Between Theory and Practice Abhinav Sharma Constraints Ishita Majumder Benefits & Conclusion Samalla Srihari Coordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date: 06/03/2025 Time: 3:30 pm Venue: DRTC Classroom (G-16), ISI Bangalore. All are cordially invited!

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Prof. S. Parthasarathy Memorial Lecture
by K.S. Raghavan 04 Mar '25

04 Mar '25

UNIVERSITY OF MADRAS DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE Cordially invites you to the PROF. S. PARTHASARATHY MEMORIAL LECTURE Instituted by Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Topic Foundational Models: A New Approach to Organizing and Consuming Information Using AI Speaker Dr. Balaraman Ravindran Professor & Head Wadhwani School of Data Science & AI IIT Madras, Chennai Presidential Address Prof. S. Elumalai Registrar, University of Madras Sarada Ranganathan Endowment Dr. V. Chandrakumar for Library Science & Faculty, Research Scholars and Students ----------------------------------- About the Speaker Professor B. Ravindran heads the Department of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI), the Wadhwani School of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (WSAI), the Robert Bosch Centre for Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (RBCDSAI) and the Centre for Responsible AI (CeRAI) at IIT Madras. Currently, his research interests are centered on learning from and through interactions and span the areas of geometric deep learning and reinforcement learning. About the Endowment & Lecture The Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science was founded in 1961 by Padmashri Late Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, National Research Professor in Library Science and a renowned library and information scientist, to promote research in Library & Information Science. The Endowment is pleased to honour a close associate of Dr. Ranganathan and a longtime trustee of the Endowment, Prof. S. Parthasarathy (1917-2021), by instituting a Memorial Lecture to commemorate his stellar contributions to the field of Library and Information Science. K. S. Raghavan Former Dean (Academic), University of Madras Professor (Retd.), DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Visiting Scientist (Retd.), Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering (KAnOE), PES University Member-Secretary, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science

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Workshop on AI and Social Science Research, March 29, 2025
by Shamprasad Pujar 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Dear Members, IGIDR, Mumbai is organizing a one-day offline workshop on 'AI and Social Science Research' scheduled to be held on March 29, 2025. You are also requested to bring it to the attention of researchers in Social Sciences. More information @ https://aissrworkshop.mystrikingly.com Thanks and Regards, Shamprasad M. Pujar, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-6909 6528 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in

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Support for the Declaration to Defend Research Against US-Government Censorship
by Jiban K Pal 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

Dear Colleagues, Some of you may have seen the 'Declaration To Defend Research Against U.S. Government Censorship <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cC6Vu_CAtgxSck8S9be_hmzSu-w2DsaJ02Nw5oe…>' coordinated by Lisa Schiff, Alice Meadows, Catherine Mitchell, Sara Rouhi, and Peter Suber. The declaration serves as a call to action for the scholarly communication community and other stakeholders in response to recent steps by the US Government that involve, among others, the *banning of terms in scholarly publications and the removal of datasets* and public websites (https://tinyurl.com/2dyadwzr). I feel that we should add our support to the Declaration, either as individuals or as organizations. You can then proceed to extend your support and sign the Declaration by clicking this Link: *https://tinyurl.com/3bwuc38f* <https://tinyurl.com/3bwuc38f> Delaying our response will only amplify the risks of censorship in academic research and cause irreparable harm. *Now it's the time to act...!* Warm regards Jiban *Jiban K. Pal, PhDIndian Statistical Institute, KolkataEmail: jiban(a)isical.ac.in <jiban(a)isical.ac.in>; Ph: 9433161580https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/547381 <https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/profile/547381>Editorial Board Member of Re3data.org <https://www.re3data.org/editorialboard> (Germany)************************************************ --

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Information Resources -- IR-250301 & Forthcoming Events in March 2025
by Mohan Hr 03 Mar '25

03 Mar '25

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OA and AI
by Subbiah Arunachalam 01 Mar '25

01 Mar '25

Friends, This may be of interest to many members of this forum and others interested in open science and AI. https://www.tib.eu/en/events/details/yes-we-are-open-shaping-artificial-int… . With warm regards, Arun ,

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Call for Papers-NCTL-2025
by Shekar H P 01 Mar '25

01 Mar '25

Dear Moderator, You are requested to circulate this information to the benefit of forum members. Dear Sir / Madam, Greetings of the day. We are pleased to inform you that the "National Conference on Transforming Libraries: Synergy between Accreditation, Technology and Academic Excellence" is being organised by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in association with Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) and LIS Academy Bangalore on 23 – 24 May, 2025. Venue: CMS Business School, Next to Holiday Inn, Sheshadri Road, Gandhinagar, Bangalore. Papers are invited by the interested contributors to the Conference. Selected peer reviewed papers will be published with ISBN and high quality papers will be published in Scopus Indexed journals. The papers may be sent to the email: seminars.desk(a)jainuniversity.ac.in Please Note: There will be a discount of Rs. 500/- in the registration fee to both the Members of KALA and LIS Academy (Can pay Rs.2000/- only instead of Rs.2500). Registration link: https://forms.gle/g9fDRRgh9BuJPS66A Website Link: https://bschool.cms.ac.in/events/national-conference-on-transforming-librar… And there will be an award of Rs. 5000/- to the Author who presents "Best Paper" in the Conference. Last date for submission of papers:- 15.03.2025. So hurry up...!! Speed up your writing, submit papers and grab the opportunity at the earliest. On behalf of the JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), KALA and LIS Academy, request you to share this information among fellow Library Professionals, Researchers, Faculty Members and students known to you and are interested to participate. Thank you with warm regards. -- Dr. Shekar H P Librarian and Area Head, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore www.jainuniversity.ac.in

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