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Let us not chase ranks but help our faculty and students in their questioning and exploring, teaching and learning
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jun '23

27 Jun '23

Friends, "I think higher education in India has been losing its soul for a long time, particularly in humanities and social sciences because of the pressure to get jobs. The basic purpose of higher education - of questioning and exploring - has been lost," says Prof. Suhas Palshikar, the eminent political scientist. Questioning, exploring, learning, and teaching have been put on the back burner in many higher educational institutions (HEI), nay they have been sacrificed at the altar of chasing ranks. While several institutions are indulging in citation gaming and other unwelcome practices to improve their rank, some others, I hear, are thankfully getting out of this rat race. Prof. Padmanabhan Balaram has written several editorials on the abuse of publication and citation data in *Current Science*. He has also spoken about it in many of his talks. Please listen to his LIS Academy talk (on Science publishing and the decline of scholarship), the first in their seminar series, delivered on 14 November 2020. It is available on YouTube. And yet a very large percentage of research papers from LIS departments and the doctoral (and possibly Master's) dissertations in LIS submitted to Indian universities is in citation analysis/scientometrics. Balaram says many of the papers written by Indian librarians are no good at all. You might also wish to read: 1. *Indian J Med Ethics*, 2018 Jul-Sep; *3*(3):221-229. doi: 10.20529/IJME.2018.024. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29650499/ Evaluation of research in India -- Are we doing it right? 2. *Proc** Indian Natn Sci Acad*, *80* (No. 5) December 2014, pp. 919-929, doi: 10.16943/ptinsa/2014/v80i5/47965 Heads I win, Tails you lose: The intransigence of STM publishers By all means, let us use citation data to do research. Research like, for example, what Don Swanson of the Chicago University and Ronald Kostoff of the US Naval Laboratory have done, literature-based discovery. But our main purpose is to serve our faculty and students to do whatever they do better, which are mostly teaching, learning, questioning, exploring, creating new knowledge, inventing, patenting, and occasionally advising the government and helping industry. HEIs are, so to say, in the business of knowledge generation and exchange. There are two parts to it, viz. enhancing *access* to knowledge generated worldwide, and making the knowledge generated by our own researchers *visible* to the world. That, in short, is scholarly communication librarianship is all about. With best wishes, Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Let us excel in our work and let ranks take care of themselves
by Subbiah Arunachalam 27 Jun '23

27 Jun '23

Friends, A few days ago Mr Raja Viswanathaan of INFLIBNET delivered the 18th Dr T B Rajashekar Memorial Lecture in which he explained how NIRF assesses an academic instituion and how librarians can help their institutions improve their ranking, esp. through improving the visibility and citability of the research papers published by the institution's faculty and students. Probably because of the limited time available for the talk, he could not tell you how such efforts to 'improve citations' often degenerate into exercises in citation gaming. Many of you might have read a recent article in Science ( AAAS) wherein a popular dental college in Southern India was accused of systematic citation gamig. Of course, someone from the college did try to deny the charge, but I thought their defence did not carry conviction. Let us remember the purpose of higher education is to teach, to learn and to do research well. Academic librarians would do well to support the faculty and students in all three activities. They could ensure that all research papers of their institutions are made OA. They could play a role in their institutions embracing open science practices. Please see: https://zenodo.org/record/8060243. Let ranks take care of themselves. Let us do what we must, viz. try hard and sincerely to excel in our work. Best wishes. Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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The ROR institutional ID
by Subbiah Arunachalam 25 Jun '23

25 Jun '23

Friends, Does your institution have an ROR institutional ID? Similar to ORCID for individual researchers. Both are community-led initiatives. Please read https://info.orcid.org/orcid-support-for-ringgold-organization-ids-ending/?… . Best. Arun -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Helmholtz Open Science
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Jun '23

24 Jun '23

Friends, This newsletter may be of interest to academic and research librarians. https://os.helmholtz.de/en/newsroom/newsletter/98th-newsletter/. It is open access. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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In the US, where to read banned books for free?
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 22 Jun '23

22 Jun '23

https://in.mashable.com/life/38966/where-you-can-read-banned-books-for-free I am surprised to learn that print versions are banned while digital versions are free! What is the logic? Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 230621 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of CSI, IEEE CS & ACM
by Mohan Hr 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

*IRAI -- 230621 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 230621 at https://bit.ly/irai-230621 Generative AI learning path The Who, Where, and How of Regulating AI Application of Large Language Models to Software Engineering Tasks: Opportunities, Risks, and Implications Deceptive brilliance: The rising role of generative AI in social engineering attacks Web3, the Metaverse, and the Lack of Useful Innovation eBook: Real World OCaml: Functional Programming for the Masses AI Interviews: What They Are and How They Work What Companies Look for in At-Home Workers What Is Professionalism? Traits and Tips Should We Save Newspapers from Google *Quiz* Grace and Hopper are AI GPU chips from -------- (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 230701) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 230611: Benjamin Franklin *Past IRAI Posts * Stories in IRAI -- 230621: https://bit.ly/irai-230621 Stories in IRAI -- 230611: https://lnkd.in/gyTGbekM Stories in IRAI -- 230601: https://lnkd.in/gqu_8QVY Stories in IRAI -- 230521: https://lnkd.in/g9cr6k_v Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events * 24th Jun 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar ACM, IEEE CS & CSI cordially invite you to the webinar on "Digital Disruption - Impact on Financial Services" by Mr. Chandra Mouli, Director, Pi One Technologies PDF invite at https://bit.ly/43BwncT; Register at https://bit.ly/3J9oTWs 22nd Jul 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI, IEEE CS, ACM, HCC cordially invite you to the webinar on "Generative AI and it's Impact" by Mr. Rajeswaran Viswanathan, Head, AI Centre of Excellence, Senior Director, Capgemini India. PDF invite at https://bit.ly/46nDI1N; Register at https://bit.ly/3p7ul5r Events in Jun 2023: https://bit.ly/june2023events

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Recruitment of Research Associate in ICSSR Research Project @ CUTN
by Sudhier K G Pillai 21 Jun '23

21 Jun '23

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the position of Research Associate(One Position) in the project entitled ‘Digital India Initiatives and the Public Libraries in Tamil Nadu in Bridging the Digital Divide: A Foresight to Atma Nirbhar Bharath’ sponsored by ICSSR, New Delhi at the Department of Library & Information Science, School of Communication, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Tiruvarur. Source: https://cutn.ac.in/careers/ Essential Qualifications: MLibISc with minimum 55% marks or equivalent CGPA and NET/SLET/MPhil/PhD in Library & Information Science. Duration of the post: 09 months Remuneration & Emoluments: Rs. 20,000/- per month (consolidated) Apply ONLINE to: Dr. K. G. SUDHIER, Project Director- ICSSR Project, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Neelakudi Campus, Thiruvarur, Tamil Nadu-610 005. E-mail ID.: kgsudhier(a)cutn.ac.in; kgsudhier(a)gmail.com, Mobile No.: 9446484561. For more details: https://cutn.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/ICSSR_Res_Associate_Notificat… *K. G. SUDHIER *PhD*/** के. जी. सुधीर** /*ഡോ. കെ. ജി. സുധീര്‍ Assistant Professor/ सहायक आचार्य Dept. of Library & Information Science / पुस्तकालय एवं सूचना विज्ञान विभाग School of Communication/संचार पीठ *Central University of Tamil Nadu <http://www.cutn.ac.in/> | तमिलनाडु केन्द्रीय विश्वविद्यालय <http://www.cutn.ac.in/>* तिरुवारूर - ६१० ००५ | Thiruvarur - 610 005/ तमिलनाडु (*भारत*) | Tamil Nadu (*INDIA*) अणु डाक/Email: kgsudhier(a)cutn.ac.in <kgsudhier(a)gmail.com>/ चलवार्ता|Mobile : +91 9446484561 *https://sites.google.com/view/kgsudhier/* <https://sites.google.com/view/kgsudhier/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of Library Professional Trainees at IIT Ropar, Punjab
by Dinesh Siddaiah 20 Jun '23

20 Jun '23

Requirement of Library Professional Trainees at IIT Ropar, Punjab Name of the Post: Library Professional Trainee No. of Posts: 02 Remuneration/Stipend per month: Consolidated stipend of Rs. 20,000/- per month Educational Qualification: Masters in Library & Information Science ( M.L.I.Sc) or equivalent with First Class. Desirable Experience: Knowledge of computers, IT Applications in Libraries, Library Management Systems. Nature of Traineeship: Learn while work on different functions & services of the libraries of Transit and Main Campuses. The selected candidates will work from Monday- Saturday (six days a week) and be ready to work in different shifts, weekends and holidays on rotation basis. Age Limit: Not exceeding 26 years as on the last date of receipt of online application form. Relaxation for different categories will be applicable as per Govt. of India rules. Selection: Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test, trade/practical test and personal interview. Candidates are required to apply ONLINE only from 20.06.2023 to 09.07.2023 up to 12:00 Midnight. For submission of online application, please visit website https://iitrprnt.samarth.edu.in/. Detailed advertisement is here: https://www.iitrpr.ac.in/sites/default/files/Advt.no%2004.2023.pdf Thanks & Regards, Dinesh -- *Dr. Dinesh K. S.* Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Ropar <http://www.iitrpr.ac.in/>, Rupnagar, Punjab - 140 001. Commonwealth Professional Fellow, 2014-15, University of East London <https://www.uel.ac.uk/>, United Kingdom ResearchGate: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Dinesh_S2 Google Scholar: *https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=WYrfJ44AAAAJ&hl=en <https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=WYrfJ44AAAAJ&hl=en>* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Questionnaire Need to Circulate among LIS Forum.
by ABHISHEK YADAV 20 Jun '23

20 Jun '23

Dear Team, Request you to kindly circulate the below mentioned questionnaire link among LIS forum. This questionnaire is for research purposes only. Questionnaire Link (Please Click Here) <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MPLK_XRSQdr6bi6Zr2SIPdyVeh0uwewzCzkNyhD8gI…> -- *Regards,* *Abhishek Yadav* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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please fill the form
by Nellore Harilakshmi 20 Jun '23

20 Jun '23

Dear professionals, we are preparing the article tiltled as " Information Literacy skills among the Research Scholars of Universities of Andhr Pradesh". It takes a few minutes. please circulate among your students. https://s.surveyplanet.com/q7znofbc -- Dr. N.Harilakshmi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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