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Sorbonne ditches commercial citationbases and moves over to OpenAlex
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 Jan '24

20 Jan '24

Friends, Recently Financial Times of London wrote about the University of Sorbonne's decision to ditch commercial citation databases and move over to OpenAlex. Here is a blog post from folks at OpenAlex. https://blog.ourresearch.org/coverage-in-the-financial-times-of-openalex-an… . If you/your library has access to the online edition of FT, please send me the full article. Most Indian libraries (and library consortia) would do well to follow Sorbonne and encourage our scientists and scholars to use open access databases and use the money saved for advancing science and scholarship. They may also support financially open access primary (non-journal) sources such as arXiv. Right now only a few Indian institutions (such as Matscience in Chennai) support arXiv with an annual grant. Best wishes. Arun

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CORE Article deduplication tool for IRs
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Jan '24

19 Jan '24

Friends, This may be of interest to all repository managers: https://blog.core.ac.uk/2024/01/18/university-of-chicago-adopts-cores-artic… . Subbiah Arunachalam

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Paper mills now bribe editors to get published
by Subbiah Arunachalam 18 Jan '24

18 Jan '24

Friends, This paper may be of interest. https://www.science.org/content/article/paper-mills-bribing-editors-scholar… With regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Willinsky on OA
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

Friends, Here is an interesting article by Prof. John Willinsky, founder of PKP. https://www.slaw.ca/2024/01/12/an-open-letter-on-open-access/. Arun

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BOOK CHAPTER INVITATION
by Dr Mange Ram 17 Jan '24

17 Jan '24

Dear professionals, it gives me immense pleasure to invite all the library and information science professionals of the country and abroad that I am planning to publish a peer-reviewed edited book on “Advances in Library and Information Science: A Comprehensive Guide”. (by a reputed publisher with ISBN). The contributor can include any other topic falling under the theme of the book title. The authors will get a free electronic copy of their published paper in the book.  IMPORTANT DATES Submission of full paper:                               28th February 2024 Final intimation/ acceptance to the authors after submission of Copyright:    10th April 2024     GUIDELINES FOR PREPARATION & SUBMISSION OF PAPER/CHAPTERS Title: The title of the paper should be in a 20-point Times New Roman Font. Abstract: The abstract should be in fully italicized text, not exceeding 200 words.  The abstract must explain the background, aims, methods, results, and conclusion. Keywords: The abstract must be followed by a list of keywords. References must be in the APA format and carefully checked for completeness, acccy, and consistency. Formatting Guideline: The manuscript must be in English and prepared on a standard A4 size paper setting with 2 cm margins on all sides. No Table/ Graph/ Picture should cross this margin. Font Type: Times New Roman. Font Size: Heading (Bold and 14 points), Subheading (Bold and 12 points), and Body (12 points). Line Spacing: 1.5 spaced. Submission of an Article/ Papers will be automatically considered as a Declaration regarding the originality of his/ her work and handing over the copyright of their work to the editor of the proposed book.    NOTE: The contributors of the paper must ensure the completeness of the paper as per the guidelines given above, and avoid grammatical mistakes, spelling, or typographical errors before final submission. The paper should be free from plagiarism. AREAS FOR THE CONTRIBUTION OF RESEARCH PAPERS/ CHAPTERS Libraries in the Digital Age Collection Development in the Electronic Age Plagiarism Digital literacy Human resources management Library performance and service Marketing of Library Services in the Modern Age Remote access to library collections Social networking technologies (Facebook, Twitter, WhatsApp, etc.) and their role in LIS Virtual reference services Information Literacy Disaster Management in Libraries Building and Space Planning of Library in the Modern Age Copyright/fair use Green libraries Institutional repositories Library education Open Educational Resources User-cantered technologies in libraries Data Management Emerging Technologies Open-Source Software Electronic Resource Management Knowledge Management (KM) Lib 2.0 & Lib 3.0: Tools & Techniques. Application of Web 2.0/3.0/4.0 Mobile Technologies in the Digital Age Mobile Learning and MOOCs Online Reference Service MARC-21, Dublin Core Metadata Artificial Intelligence and Expert System Open Access Initiatives/Open Access Journals Consortia, Resource Sharing, E-Resources: Use & Evaluation Cloud Computing Applications Library Security Technology-QR Codes, Barcode and RFID Please send your papers/chapters on the following email only: mangeramjangra72(a)gmail.com   Dr. Mange Ram University Librarian & University Coordinator, Shodhganga & Shodhgangotri Central Library, Dayalbagh Educational Institute (Deemed to be University), Dayalbagh Agra-282005 (UP) INDIA E-Mail: mangeram(a)dei.ac.in

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Advertisement for Library Trainees
by rajendra singh 16 Jan '24

16 Jan '24

Dear All, Please bring the following announcement to the notice of the eligible and interested candidates - The Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) (A State University established by Govt. of NCT of Delhi) wishes to hire Library Trainees for its Library and Information Center: *Essential Qualification:* Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) from a recognized Institution/University with First Class. *Desired abilities, skills, and knowledge: * - Basic knowledge of Computer fundamentals - Working knowledge of modern principles & practices of Library and Information Science - Knowledge of IT Applications in Library and Information Services - Knowledge of recent trends and technologies in Library and Information Services - Ability to express ideas clearly and accurately, both orally and in writing - Ability to perform calculations involving basic arithmetic functions - Tact and courtesy in dealing with Library users *Stipend:* Rs.20,000/- per month (consolidated). *Duration of Training:* The term of appointment will be for 6 months, by performance, it may be extended further for a maximum of 6 months. *Nature of Training:* Learn while working on different functions & services of the IIIT-Delhi Library and Information Center *Roles and Responsibilities: * - Provide assistance, and guidance to Library users - Check-in/Check-out of resources (Issue/Return) - Accessioning, Classification, and Cataloguing of resources - Technical processing (To paste the Spine labels, Due date slips, RFID tags, Institute’s Sticker, EM tattle tapes, Stamping, Covering, etc.) - Arrange books and periodicals on racks - Answer reference queries - Support in the acquisition of resources - Assisting in collection development, recommending titles for purchase - Performing online computer searches of the database - Compiling bibliographies - Other related assignments provided by the Library/Institute from time to time *Age Limit:* 25 years (on the last date of application) *Other terms & conditions:* - Selection of trainees will be based on interview/test - Only eligible and shortlisted applicants will be informed/called for the interview/test - No TA/DA will be given for attending the selection interview/test - The selected trainees are expected to work six days a week - The trainees may be assigned shift duty on a rotation basis and may have to work on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays as well - Training/internship certificate will be issued after completion of at least 6 months of training/internship at IIIT-Delhi Library and Information Center Eligible and interested candidates may please *APPLY ONLINE* <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeUdOpLNlQav981R4bRr1DY9oGkm4_OccL…> for the above-mentioned post by 23rd January 2024. Thanks, RAJENDRA -- Rajendra Singh Sr. Manager - Library & Information Center Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology Delhi (IIIT-Delhi) Okhla, Phase III New Delhi - 110020, India Email: rajendra(a)iiitd.ac.in Phone: +91 11 2690 7510

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Webinar on Application of AI in Libraries
by Hemasundar Naidu 15 Jan '24

15 Jan '24

Dear Sir Kindly approve the post Dear Professionals and students I am happy to inform you that Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, Indore is organizing *Webinar on Application of AI in Libraries on 1st February 2024 from 01.30 PM to 03.30 PM.* This workshop will create an opportunity for LIS professionals and students to understand the impact of AI on libraries and enable them to rediscover the new role of the professionals. *Dr. Sandeep K.Pathak, Librarian, IISER, Bhopal* *Dr. Sonika Shrivastava, Assoc. Prof. in CSE, SVVV, Indore* are the resource persons*.* I request you to kindly register and participate in the webinar through the link given below for registration. https://forms.gle/7NDQhj7vTEtFBEZ7A The Registration Fee: Rs. 150/- payable to Shri Vaishnav Vidyapeeth Vishwavidyalaya, HDFC Bank, Branch: Cloth Market, Indore A/C No: 50100256398597, IFSC Code: HDFC0000281 With regards *Dr.GHS NaiduChief Librarian* *SVVV,Indore* Mob:91+9303330439

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2024 International Paper Contest (IPC) call for papers
by Leili Seifi 13 Jan '24

13 Jan '24

The Special Interest Group on International Information Issues (SIG-III) of the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites research papers from the library and information science (LIS) professionals of developing countries for the 24th International Paper Contest (IPC). The winners of the IPC-2024 will be awarded in the 87th Annual Meeting of the ASIS&T, which will take place in Calgary Alberta, Canada from 25-29 October 2024. For more information: https://www.asist.org/sig/sigiii/international-paper-contest/ Best, Leili -- Regards, Leili Seifi, PhD Associate Professor Department of Knowledge & Information Science Faculty of Behavioral Science University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran Tel(Office): +98 56 31026855 https://cv.birjand.ac.ir/seifi/en

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The CNRS has unsubscribed from the Scopus publications database | CNRS
by madhan muthu 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

https://www.cnrs.fr/en/cnrsinfo/cnrs-has-unsubscribed-scopus-publications-d… Unsubscribing from the Scopus <https://www.scopus.com/> bibliographic database1 <https://www.cnrs.fr/en/cnrsinfo/cnrs-has-unsubscribed-scopus-publications-d…> is the first stage of the process of freeing the CNRS from commercial databases and gradually switching to free bibliographic tools that are more in line with its open science policy. The savings made on this subscription will enable the CNRS to support and consolidate sustainable open solutions.

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Public libraries to be brought under concurrent list
by Koteswara Rao Mamidi 12 Jan '24

12 Jan '24

GOOD NEWS to Public Libraries!! The Union Ministry of Culture is likely to introduce a Bill in Parliament to bring libraries under the Concurrent List, where the central and state Governments have equal jurisdiction. This would mean that both Parliament and state legislatures could make laws to administer public libraries, with the central law taking precedence over the state law in case of a conflict. This decision was taken during the two-day ‘Festival of Libraries’ held in August 2023 in New Delhi, where many prominent speakers proposed the idea of more Central control over libraries. The Managing Director of the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation, Kolkata, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Culture, revealed that the BJP government is planning to bring the subject of “libraries” to the Concurrent list of the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution similar to Education, which is already under the Concurrent List. Dr M Koteswara Rao Former Librarian University of Hyderabad

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