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Invitation to Participate in a Research Survey on Research Data Management and Open Data Support Services in Academic Libraries of North-East India
by Pritam Kumar Paul 11 Jul '26

11 Jul '26

Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings! I hope this message finds you well. We are conducting a research study entitled "Research Data Management and Open Data Support Services in Academic Libraries of North-East India." The study aims to examine the current status of Research Data Management (RDM) and Open Data support services, institutional readiness, infrastructure, policies, professional competencies, and capacity-building needs across academic libraries in North-East India. As the Librarian or a senior library and information professional at your institution, your knowledge and experience are invaluable to this research. We cordially invite you to participate by completing the online questionnaire. *Survey Link: https://ap.surveymars.com/q/dxAHH6TD9 <https://ap.surveymars.com/q/dxAHH6TD9>* The questionnaire will take approximately 10-12 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary. All responses will be treated with the strictest confidentiality and used solely for academic research purposes. No personally identifiable information will be disclosed without your explicit consent. Your valuable participation will contribute significantly to developing an evidence-based understanding of RDM readiness, Open Data support services, and research data stewardship practices in universities across North-East India. The findings of this study are expected to support institutional planning, inform policy development, and identify capacity-building opportunities that will strengthen research data management and Open Science initiatives in the region. We kindly request you to complete the survey at your earliest convenience and, if appropriate, share this invitation with other eligible library professionals within your institution. Thank you very much for your valuable time, support, and cooperation. We sincerely appreciate your contribution to this important research. With regards, -- *Pritam Kumar Paul* *Librarian* *K. K. Das College, Garia* *Kolkata-700084*

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Open-source taxonomy stacks for integration with data and bibliographic apps
by hello＠ai4library.com 06 Jul '26

06 Jul '26

I test ran two open-source stacks that manages taxonomies - Opentheso and Skosmos. Both platforms support multilingual, hierarchical vocabularies and can manage multiple vocabularies (or concept schemes) within a single deployment. Opentheso was first released in 2006 and has been maintained by the WST (Web Sémantique & Thésauri) team at the Maison de l'Orient et de la Méditerranée (MOM/CNRS). It has an admin console, along with the REST API. Opentheso uses Java and Postgres and released under a GPL-alike license. Opentheso also integrates with systems like Koha, WordPress, Nuxeo and others through REST APIs and plugins. Like Opentheso, Skosmos is built around the W3C SKOS (Simple Knowledge Organization System) standard. Skosmos does not store taxonomy data itself, instead it reads RDF vocabularies from an RDF triplestore. Skosmos is maintained by Kansalliskirjasto - The National Library of Finland. FAO AGROVOC is one of the flagship deployments of Skosmos. For bringing standards-based taxonomies to ODK/CAPIBuilder, both platforms are technically suitable. If the primary requirement is publishing stable taxonomies with relatively infrequent updates, Skosmos offers a simpler operational model. If collaborative taxonomy authoring and governance are required, Opentheso is the stronger choice. Organizations can access Opentheso through web to manage their taxonomies. Atanu Garai AI4LIBRARY SocialWell Technologies [??] hello@<mailto:hi@ngomis.com>ai4library.com [??] https://www.<https://k2363cgy.r.ap-south-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fwww.ngomis.com/1/0…>ai4library.com

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Admission to 17th Batch of PG Diploma in Digital Library & Information Mngt @ TISS Mumbai: Last Date 10th August 2026
by Satish Kanamadi 06 Jul '26

06 Jul '26

Dear Professionals, Greetings! The Centre for Library and Information Management Studies at Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library, Tata Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai, is a major Centre involved in capacity building for LIS professionals. It offers PG Diploma, Master's, and PhD Programmes in the Library and Information Science discipline, with a focus on digital libraries, knowledge organisation, e-Resources Management, and web-based information services. TISS is happy to announce admissions to the 17th Batch of "Post Graduate Diploma in Digital Library and Information Management" for the year 2026-27. This cutting-edge, one-year dual-mode programme uses contact classes for on-campus (Physical) sessions and the Moodle e-learning platform for its off-campus sessions. It aims to develop trained human resources to manage digital libraries and electronic resources. There is a burgeoning need for trained librarians in light of national priorities such as Digital India, the National Mission on Education through Information and Communication Technology (NME-ICT), and the National Knowledge Commission (NKC). With an emphasis on open-source software, some of the tools we focus on include Digital Libraries (DSpace), Content Management Systems (Drupal, Joomla), Library Automation (Koha), OJS, CORAL eResources Management, etc. The salient features of this programme are a well-crafted curriculum, expert faculty, enhanced emphasis on hands-on lab experience, sound theory and experiential learning unique to TISS. Last date for submission of application is extended to 10th August 2026 Please visit the following link to register/apply online. https://admissions.tiss.ac.in/view/10/admissions/stp-admissions/pg-diploma-… We will also be happy to answer your queries. Please contact: Dr.J.Shivarama Chairperson Centre for Library and Information Management Studies Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI -400088 Tel: 022-25525284 Email: j.shivarama(a)tiss.ac.in --------------------- Dr.Satish Kanamadi Librarian Sir Dorabji Tata Memorial Library Tata Institute of Social Sciences MUMBAI 400088 Email: librarian(a)tiss.ac.in -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ATTENTION : THE OFFICIAL TISS EMAIL SYSTEM HAS BEEN MIGRATED FROM '@tiss.edu TO '@tiss.ac.in'. PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO NEW DOMAIN ONLY. "Disclaimer: This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are the intended recipient you are notified that disclosing, copying, distributing it to outside parties, or taking any action on the contents of this information, that is unwarranted and without permission of the sender, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error please notify the sender and do not disseminate, distribute or copy this e-mail and please delete this e-mail from your system. "

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SLiMS Library Management Software — On Cloud ₹5,999
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 02 Jul '26

02 Jul '26

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New title for European Journal of Horticultural Science
by Maria Campbell 01 Jul '26

01 Jul '26

*With apologies for cross posting* Dear colleagues, CABI and the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) are pleased to announce a new title for the European Journal of Horticultural Science (eJHS), the official journal of the ISHS. From 1 January 2027, it will be known as the Journal of the International Society for Horticultural Science (JISHS). A new website for JISHS is in preparation, and further announcements will follow when it is available and open for submissions. eJHS will continue publishing throughout the transition process, with articles published under the new title from 2027. Read the full announcement: https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/do/10.5555/news-journal-international-so… Thank you for your attention. Maria Campbell Marketing Manager, CABI cabi.org - cabidigitallibrary.org P Think Green - don't print this email unless you really need to ************************************************************************ The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it is confidential and is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is prohibited. Whilst CAB International trading as CABI takes steps to prevent the transmission of viruses via e-mail, we cannot guarantee that any e-mail or attachment is free from computer viruses and you are strongly advised to undertake your own anti-virus precautions. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by e-mail at helpdesk(a)cabi.org or by telephone on +44 (0)1491 829199 and then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. CABI is an International Organization recognised by the UK Government under Statutory Instrument 1982 No. 1071... **************************************************************************

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STMet 2026 @ Bali
by Francis Jayakanth 23 Jun '26

23 Jun '26

23 June 2026. From: stm(a)socio.org.uk Seventh International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2026) 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 the assessment of 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 to present novel ideas and discuss 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 evaluations and feedback from reviewers who recommended acceptance, helping them 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. COLLNET Journal of Scientometrics and Information Management 2. Journal of Digital Information Management 3. Performance Measurement and Metrics 4. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 5. Open Information Science (more journals under negotiation) There are no additional publication fees for the journals listed above. 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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Correction: Joining URL for Prof. Ludo Waltman's Talk (Friday, 19 June)
by Francis Jayakanth 18 Jun '26

18 Jun '26

Dear LIS-Forum Members, Greetings. In my earlier post (reproduced below) announcing tomorrow's talk by Prof. Ludo Waltman, the Tiny URL link was incorrect. Apologies for the confusion. Please use the corrected URL below to join the online talk: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/41236150755197?p=ToVJDHvkX5awOkuQ1i The talk will take place today (Friday, 19 June) as scheduled. We look forward to your participation. Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Tata Memorial Library, IISc. ________________________________ From: Francis Jayakanth via LIS-Forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: 11 June 2026 13:30 To: LIS-Forum1 <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] A talk by Prof. Ludo Waltman of CWTS External Email 11 June 2026 From: Subbiah Arunachalam subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com Dear Members, You are invited to an upcoming talk featuring an engaging presentation on a topic of current relevance and interest to the community. Please find below the abstract and additional details of the talk: The open research information transition in the field of scientometrics – Lessons from CWTS, Leiden University Insights from the transition to open databases and the future of open research information ________________________________ Speaker Prof. Ludo Waltman Professor of Quantitative Science Studies and Scientific Director, Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University, The Netherlands ________________________________ Date: Friday, 19th June, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM UTC / GMT) ________________________________ Webinar Link ________________________________ About the Speaker Ludo Waltman is a scholar in scientometrics and research evaluation. He is widely known for co-developing VOSviewer, a leading bibliometric mapping tool, and for his contributions to responsible research assessment and open research information initiatives. He is a driving force behind the CWTS Leiden Ranking and other international endeavours that advance open, transparent and responsible use of research information. ________________________________ Abstract Scientometric analyses have traditionally been performed using proprietary databases such as Web of Science and Scopus. However, the field of scientometrics is currently transitioning from proprietary to open databases. In this talk, I will discuss this transition and will reflect on the opportunities it offers and the risks it involves. I will talk about the way in which the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands is currently transitioning from proprietary to open databases. CWTS has four decades of experience in the field of scientometrics. It is currently in the process of replacing closed proprietary databases by open alternatives. The CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition, based on data from OpenAlex, demonstrates the new way of working of the center. I will also outline the broader context in which the transition to open databases is taking place. In particular, I will highlight the role of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information, an influential global initiative promoting openness of scientometric data and other types of research information. ________________________________ Organised By DST-Centre for Policy Research, Centre for Society and Policy, Indian Institute of Science ________________________________ Scan to Join https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc ________________________________ For Queries, Please Contact chandangn(a)iisc.ac.in<mailto:chandangn@iisc.ac.in> moumitakoley(a)iisc.ac.in<mailto:moumitakoley@iisc.ac.in> coordinator.cpr(a)iisc.ac.in<mailto:coordinator.cpr@iisc.ac.in>

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The open research information transition in the field of scientometrics – Lessons from CWTS, Leiden University
by madhan muthu 18 Jun '26

18 Jun '26

*The open research information transition in the field of scientometrics – Lessons from CWTS, Leiden University* *Insights from the transition to open databases and the future of open research information* ------------------------------ *Speaker* *Prof. Ludo Waltman* Professor of Quantitative Science Studies and Scientific Director, Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University, The Netherlands ------------------------------ *Date* *19th June, 2026* *Friday* ------------------------------ *Time* *3:30 PM IST* *10:00 AM UTC* (GMT / Universal Time) ------------------------------ *Link* *https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc* <https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc> ------------------------------ *About the Speaker* Ludo Waltman is a scholar in scientometrics and research evaluation. He is widely known for co-developing VOSviewer, a leading bibliometric mapping tool, and for his contributions to responsible research assessment and open research information initiatives. He is a driving force behind the CWTS Leiden Ranking and other international endeavours that advance open, transparent and responsible use of research information. ------------------------------ *Abstract* Scientometric analyses have traditionally been performed using proprietary databases such as Web of Science and Scopus. However, the field of scientometrics is currently in a transition from proprietary to open databases. In this talk I will discuss this transition and will reflect on the opportunities it offers and the risks it involves. I will talk about the way in which the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands is currently transitioning from proprietary to open databases. CWTS has four decades of experience in the field of scientometrics. It is currently in the process of replacing closed proprietary databases by open alternatives. The CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition, based on data from OpenAlex, demonstrates the new way of working of the center. I will also outline the broader context in which the transition to open databases is taking place. In particular, I will highlight the role of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information, an influential global initiative promoting openness of scientometric data and other types of research information. ------------------------------ *Jointly Organized By* *DST-Center for Policy Research* Centre for Society and Policy Indian Institute of Science *DST-CPR* ------------------------------ *Scan to Join* *https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc* <https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc> ------------------------------ *For Queries, Please Contact* *chandangn(a)iisc.ac.in <chandangn(a)iisc.ac.in>* *moumitakoley(a)iisc.ac.in <moumitakoley(a)iisc.ac.in>* *coordinator.cpr(a)iisc.ac.in <coordinator.cpr(a)iisc.ac.in>* -- Madhan, M

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Request for Assistance: Locating Vaṭamalaiveṇpā (வடமலைவெண்பா) by Appukkuṭṭi for Academic Research
by Anna Poorani 18 Jun '26

18 Jun '26

Dear Colleagues, Greetings from Institut Français de Pondichéry, We are currently looking for a copy of the Tamil work *வடமலைவெண்பா (Vaṭamalaiveṇpā)* by *Appukkuṭṭi*, on the Nāyaka minister Vaṭamalaiyappa, for an ongoing research project. If your library holds a copy, or if you know of any institution, archive, or collection where it may be available, we would be most grateful for any information or leads. Many thanks for your time and assistance. -- Warm Regards, Anna Poorani Viswanathan Bibliothécaire / Librarian Library and Publication Division Institut Français de Pondichéry (IFP) French Institute of Pondicherry (IFP) UMIFRE 21 / UAR 3330 CNRS-MAEE P.B. N°33, 11, Saint Louis Street Pondicherry - 605 001 Tel : 0091 - 413 - 22 31 661 E-mail : annapoorani(a)ifpindia.org Web Site : www.ifpindia.org

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A talk by Prof. Ludo Waltman of CWTS
by Francis Jayakanth 11 Jun '26

11 Jun '26

11 June 2026 From: Subbiah Arunachalam subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com Dear Members, You are invited to an upcoming talk featuring an engaging presentation on a topic of current relevance and interest to the community. Please find below the abstract and additional details of the talk: The open research information transition in the field of scientometrics – Lessons from CWTS, Leiden University Insights from the transition to open databases and the future of open research information ________________________________ Speaker Prof. Ludo Waltman Professor of Quantitative Science Studies and Scientific Director, Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS), Leiden University, The Netherlands ________________________________ Date: Friday, 19th June, 2026 Time: 3:30 PM IST (10:00 AM UTC / GMT) ________________________________ Webinar Link https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc ________________________________ About the Speaker Ludo Waltman is a scholar in scientometrics and research evaluation. He is widely known for co-developing VOSviewer, a leading bibliometric mapping tool, and for his contributions to responsible research assessment and open research information initiatives. He is a driving force behind the CWTS Leiden Ranking and other international endeavours that advance open, transparent and responsible use of research information. ________________________________ Abstract Scientometric analyses have traditionally been performed using proprietary databases such as Web of Science and Scopus. However, the field of scientometrics is currently transitioning from proprietary to open databases. In this talk, I will discuss this transition and will reflect on the opportunities it offers and the risks it involves. I will talk about the way in which the Centre for Science and Technology Studies (CWTS) at Leiden University in the Netherlands is currently transitioning from proprietary to open databases. CWTS has four decades of experience in the field of scientometrics. It is currently in the process of replacing closed proprietary databases by open alternatives. The CWTS Leiden Ranking Open Edition, based on data from OpenAlex, demonstrates the new way of working of the center. I will also outline the broader context in which the transition to open databases is taking place. In particular, I will highlight the role of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information, an influential global initiative promoting openness of scientometric data and other types of research information. ________________________________ Organised By DST-Center for Policy Research, Centre for Society and Policy, Indian Institute of Science ________________________________ Scan to Join https://tinyurl.com/yewvpavc ________________________________ For Queries, Please Contact chandangn(a)iisc.ac.in<mailto:chandangn@iisc.ac.in> moumitakoley(a)iisc.ac.in<mailto:moumitakoley@iisc.ac.in> coordinator.cpr(a)iisc.ac.in<mailto:coordinator.cpr@iisc.ac.in>

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