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Walk-in-Interview (Date: 02 January 2025) for the Position of Library Professional Trainee (purely temporary) @ The Central Library of National Institute of Technology Delhi, GT Karnal Road, Delhi-110036.
by Pramanathan U 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Walk-in-Interview (Date: 02 January 2025) for the Position of Library Professional Trainee (purely temporary) @ The Central Library of National Institute of Technology Delhi, GT Karnal Road, Delhi-110036. Source: https://nitdelhi.ac.in/ For more details: https://nitdelhi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Advt-NITD_Library-Profess… Apply: https://nitdelhi.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Application-Form-For-Libr…

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Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Gandhinagar, Gujarat invites online applications in the prescribed format from eligible Indian nationals for appointment by direct recruitment for the Librarian, Assistant Librarian (Group-A) Non-teaching and Other Academic posts.
by Pramanathan U 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Central University of Gujarat (CUG), Gandhinagar, Gujarat invites online applications in the prescribed format from eligible Indian nationals for appointment by direct recruitment for the Librarian, Assistant Librarian (Group-A) Non-teaching and Other Academic posts. Source: https://www.cug.ac.in/career.php For more details: https://www.cug.ac.in/pdf/202412100624590e28f59e03.pdf Last date of Online Application 09/01/2025 Up to 5:30 p.m. Apply: https://cugnt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login

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Online applications are invited on the prescribed format, from the eligible candidates for appointment to the Assistant Librarian, Professional Assistant, and Library Assistant posts on regular basis @ Central University of Haryana, Jaat, Haryana.
by Pramanathan U 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Online applications are invited on the prescribed format, from the eligible candidates for appointment to the Assistant Librarian, Professional Assistant, and Library Assistant posts on regular basis @ Central University of Haryana, Jaat, Haryana. Source: https://www.cuh.ac.in/nonteaching.aspx For more details: https://www.cuh.ac.in/admin/uploads/files/004-NT-R-2024%20Final%20Detailed%… https://www.cuh.ac.in/admin/uploads/files/ADDENDUM-I482.pdf The last date for submission of the online applications, is 28-12-2024. Apply: https://cuhnt.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/login

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Library Intern @ Ashoka University, Sonepat Haryana
by Pramanathan U 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Library Intern @ Ashoka University, Sonepat Haryana Source: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/job-openings-research-assistants-research-associa… For more details: https://www.ashoka.edu.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/JD-For-Library-Interns… Last date for submitting Application 15/12/2025.

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Invitation to Join IJLSIM India's No. 1 LIS professionals WhatsApp Group-Reg.
by Pramanathan U 12 Dec '24

12 Dec '24

Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings of the day...! It is our great pleasure, privilege, and honor to invite you to join our IJLSIM WhatsApp group—India's No. 1 WhatsApp community for LIS professionals. Currently, we manage 10 such groups, all of which are set to admin-only messaging to maintain a focused and professional environment. => Established on: 09/10/2015 => Membership Strength: Over 9,645 LIS professionals across India => Group Structure / Network: 10 dedicated and active WhatsApp groups Membership Includes: => Professionals from Central and State Universities, Central Institutes, Government and Government-Aided Institutions, Private Colleges, Deemed Universities, Schools, and the IT Sector. => Members from all major Library and Information Science (LIS) associations across India. Key Features: Comprehensive Coverage: => Job Opportunities Updates: 100% focused on LIS job vacancies. => Event Notifications: Timely updates on LIS events and information sharing. => Reliable Sources: All Information is thoroughly verified and authenticated. => Secure and Admin-Controlled: A strictly moderated environment, professionally managed by dedicated administrator and co-admins to ensure security and smooth operations. => Claim to Fame: India’s No. 1 WhatsApp group for LIS professionals, fostering a connected and informed LIS community. => New members can use this link to join: https://chat.whatsapp.com/D4d8nAsIwpR5nzHbD7OOR2 Note: Existing/Current members of our IJLSIM WhatsApp group do not need to join the alternative groups, as all essential updates and information will continue to be shared within this group. Looking forward to your acceptance. Warm regards, Dr. U. Pramanathan, Founder Admin-IJLSIM WhatsApp Groups.

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Global Library Summit, 2025 - Call for papers
by Shamprasad Pujar 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Dear Members, Global Library Summit, 2025 organized by South Asian University, New Delhi in association with LIS Academy, Bengaluru is scheduled to be held at New Delhi between February 5 and 7, 2025. The conference is inviting papers from LIS professionals. You are requested to go through the details and contribute a paper for the conference. You may find more details @ https://gls25.org/callforpapers.html Please note, it is going to be held during the period of New Delhi Book Fair, 2025, which will be an additional opportunity to contribute/attend the event. Thanks and Regards, Dr Shamprasad M. Pujar 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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Request the article for our Research Scholar -reg
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 09 Dec '24

09 Dec '24

Dear all  One of the our research scholar request the following article for  research  purpose Lignin - A green material for antibacterial application — A review Author links open overlay panelAtanu Kumar Das a 1, Kangkana Mitra b 1, Austin J. Conte c, Asim Sarker d, Aysha Chowdhury e, Arthur J. Ragauskas c f g   https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129753 thank you   P.ILANGUMARAN HEAD /LIBRARIAN SETHU INSTIUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KARIAPATTI-626 115 VIRUDHUNAGAR DIST TAMIL NADU MOBILE;9789527616  

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Journals of India's Science Academies
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Dec '24

07 Dec '24

Friends, Greetings from Chennai. Please see Cancelling the ‘Big Deal’ at a Public University: A Discussion of STEM Faculty Perceptions of Cancellation and Post-Cancellation Usage Data | Practical Academic Librarianship: The International Journal of the SLA Academic Division <https://pal-ojs-tamu.tdl.org/pal/article/view/7193> . Also read the policy of the journal given under 'License.' In India, the journals published by the Science Academies DO NOT HAVE such a licensing policy. Simply because they have abjectly sold their souls to Springer. Right now the Academy journals are listed under Springer in international citation databases such as *Web of Science*. Springer is selling reprints of papers published in our Academy journals outside India and sharing the profit with our Academies. Contrary to what the Academies may claim, their journals are NOT open access. You may wonder why I am bothered about it. Not just because I did much of the editing and publishing work at the IASc in Bangalore for two years in the mid 1970s. Not because I was the one who suggested the idea of breaking away from the *Proceedings* and publishing subject-specific journals at IASc starting with *Pramana*. But because for me the very idea of giving away our journals to a commercial publisher is obnoxious. *Raman and Saha would be turning in their graves ever since.* In my view, 0ur Academies have dishonoured their own founding fathers. The minimum they could do now is to get out of the contract with Springer and be on their own. Correct me if I am wrong that DST is supporting these Academies (with taxpayers' money), especially their journal publishing programmes. And we keep saying "Bharath Mahan,' 'Make in India,' and 'we are on our way to becoming a superpower.' Actually, when Springer approached me first (then I was with MSSRF, Chennai), they were keen on *Current Science*, which would have been an ideal companion journal to Nature. I took them met Prof. M S Swaminathan, who was Chairman of the Current Science Association (or ex-Chairman). He told them that they should speak to Prof. Balaram as he was actually involved in managing the day-to-day affairs of *Current Science*, and they went to Bangalore by the next available flight. Prof. Balaram, obviously, did not agree to their proposal. And till this day C*urrent Science* continues to be the independent journal it has always been. But the Academy yielded. The other two Academies followed. Look at *Indian Journal of Medical Ethics,* if you want to learn how a good journal could be run as a 'community-led' effort. Busy doctors - physicians, surgeons, medical researchers - take time to redit, referee and all else needed to run a good journal. I have the privilege of having published a paper in IJME. When it finally appeared in the journal it was a far better version than I and my colleagues had submitted. Leading physicians and surgeons of India (who may not approve my naming them here) spent considerable time to add value to our paper. And they will *never *think of pledging their journal to Springer or any other publisher. I am sure they would not have approved govt agencies underwriting APC either. Raman and saha, had they been alive today, would have been proud of them. With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Invitation for Participation and Article Submission for the National Conference on “Digital Libraries and Information Systems: Building Universal Opportunities for Learning and Access (DLISBUOLA)”
by basudev mohanty 07 Dec '24

07 Dec '24

Dear All, We are pleased to invite you to contribute research articles to the National Conference on Digital Libraries and Information Systems: Building Universal Opportunities for Learning and Access (DLISBUOLA), organized by the Department of Library and Information Science, Berhampur University. The conference is scheduled to take place on 22nd & 23rd February 2025 at Berhampur University. This year’s theme, DLISBUOLA, aims to foster dialogue and collaboration among researchers, academicians, and professionals by exploring advancements and innovative Library and Information Science practices. We invite you to submit original, unpublished research papers related to the conference topics, as detailed in the attached  brochure available at  https://www.dlisbuola.co.in/call-for-papers  or  https://b7d9b438-6f17-49e2-b602-d56fff6bbc55.usrfiles.com/ugd/b7d9b4_7f4d6b… Key Dates Abstract Submission Deadline: 5th January 2025 Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30th January 2025 Conference Dates: 22nd–23rd February 2025 Submission Guidelines Submit your manuscript via the conference submission portal or email it to dlisbuola(a)gmail.com. Detailed submission instructions and topics can be found on the conference website: https://www.dlisbuola.co.in/ We look forward to your valuable contribution and participation, which will greatly enrich the discussions and outcomes of this conference. Should you have any questions or need assistance, please feel free to reach us at dlisbuola(a)gmail.com.Contact Details: Prof. Jyotshna Sahoo, Conference Director Professor and Head, Dept. of Library and Information Science Berhampur University, Contact: 7064419608 or 9437922397 Dr. Raj Kishor Kampa, Assistant Professor @ 7661858731 Mr. Mrutyunjay Sethy, Assistant Professor @ 7008123659 Mr. Desul Sudarsan, Assistant Professor @ 94868 65231 Thank you for your time and consideration.  Thanks & Regards, Dr. Basudev Mohanty Advisory Committee Member, National Conference on DLISBUOLA ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Librarian (Scientific Officer), Institute of Physics, Bhubaneswar Department of Atomic Energy, Govt. of India Ph - 0674-  2306537; Mobile - 9437132870

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Dr. S.R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures 2024
by Francis Jayakanth 06 Dec '24

06 Dec '24

From: K.S. Raghavan ksragav(a)hotmail.com Date: Tuesday, 03 December 2024 SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE AND DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, BANGALORE) Cordially invite you to: DR. S. R. RANGANATHAN MEMORIAL LECTURES 2024 LECTURE 1 (4.30-5.30 PM): CLASSIFICATION AND POWER: NAVIGATING THE ORDER OF THINGS LECTURE 2 (6.00-7.00 PM): THIS PLACE IS OUR PLACE: LIBRARIES AND PUBLIC LIFE By Ms. Emily Drabinski (Immediate Past President of the American Library Association) On Monday, 9th December 2024 Dr. Kavi Mahesh Mentor and Distinguished Professor, Computer Science Department, RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India Former Director, IIIT, Dharwad Will preside Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 RSVP: K. S. Raghavan (ksragav(a)hotmail.com) Dr. Biswanath Dutta, Head, DRTC (bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in) 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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India’s One Nation One Subscription deal enriches publishers and benefits few -Muthu Madhan
by Siddu Huded 05 Dec '24

05 Dec '24

Dear All, I thought this blog post might interest you. Contrary to its intended goals of reducing subscription costs and improving access to scientific literature in India, Muthu Madhan argues the much-hyped One Nation One Subscription policy risks significantly increasing expenditure while delivering little in return. You can read the full blog post here: https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2024/12/05/indias-one-nation… Warm regards, Siddu Huded

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One Day Seminar on Navigating Scopus & Indian Research Information Network (IRNIS). Date on 14th December 2024 (Saturday) at Central Library Seminar Hall, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti-626 115, Virudhunagar Dist, Tamil Nadu,
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 04 Dec '24

04 Dec '24

Dear All         Greetings From the SIT   Sethu Institute of Technology ,  Central Library  organizing a One Day Seminar on Navigating Scopus & Indian Research Information Network (IRNIS).   Date on 14th December  2024 (Saturday) at Central Library Seminar Hall, Sethu Institute of Technology, Kariapatti-626 115, Virudhunagar Dist, Tamil Nadu,   Theme of the Seminar This Seminar Focuses the following topics.   Navigating Scopus   Indian Research Information Network (IRNIS) Higher education OERsResource Persons    Dr.V.P.Ramesh Babu Head & Librarian Dept of LIS Rev.Jacob Memorial Christian College Ambilikai , Dindigul Dist   Dr.S.Karthikumar Professor Department of Physics Sethu Institute of Technology Pulloor,Kariapatti – 626 115 Virudhunagar Dist    Dr.M.Sivabharathy  Professor& Asso.Dean Department of Physics Sethu Institute of Technology Pulloor,Kariapatti – 626 115 Virudhunagar Dist    Registration Registration Fees:Rs150/- Last date for Registration: 11-12-2024 Registration is mandatory. Only 100 participants on first-cum-first served basis will be registered. Thank you for your cooperation and we expect your valuable presence   For any further information please feel free to contact: Mr.P.ILANGUMARAN Convener Sethu Institute of Technology Kariapatti-626 115,Virudhunagar Dist, Tamil Nadu,India. librarian(a)sethu.ac.in Mobile: 91-7904839227 Mobile :91-9944042398 Mobile :91-9965831616   https://forms.gle/5wRMVozhgUg15uRw7  

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Sudden demise of Hildrun Kritschmer
by Koteswara Rao Mamidi 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Sad to hear about the sudden death of Hildrun Kretschmer a well known information scientist of our times. COLLNET is a great initiative and I am proud to be associated with it on the advice of my PhD supervisor Prof K S Raghavan. Dr Kretschmer was my external research examiner and her in-depth analysis and report helped me a lot. The LIS fraternity had lost a good library professional and a good human being who appreciates the LIS work done in our country. May her soul rest in peace. Dr M Koteswara Rao Retd. Librarian University of Hyderabad On 30 Nov 2024, at 7:50 PM, Puttaraj Choukimath <choukimath(a)gmail.com> wrote: Sir, deeply saddened to know about demise of Dr.Hildun Kretschmer.. I had an opportunity to meet her (as a couple) during CALIBER-2004, at JMI New Delhi along with our greatest LIS professional Late.Dr.VS Cholin sir. She was so passionate about our Country, INFLIBNET Centre, Collnet, etc and liked visiting again and again. A kind lady and inspired a lot about the service towards the Library patrons. Heartfelt condolences to her family, friends, colleagues n associates. Pray the almighty to make her humble soul to rest with his eternal peace. Om Shanti/Amen Puttaraj A Choukimath On Fri, Nov 29, 2024, 12:30 Shamprasad Pujar via LIS-Forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in<mailto:lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>> wrote: Dear All, Condolences to her family and friends. She has been to India many times and conducted conferences. May God rest her soul in peace. Regards, S M Pujar Chief Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ==================== ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Isidro F. Aguillo <isidro.aguillo(a)cchs.csic.es<mailto:isidro.aguillo@cchs.csic.es>> Date: Thu, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:42 PM Subject: [ISSI] Hildrun Kretschmer passed away :-( To: <ISSI(a)listserv.rediris.es<mailto:ISSI@listserv.rediris.es>> Dear colleagues, Just received from bernd.markscheffel(a)tu-ilmenau.de<mailto:bernd.markscheffel@tu-ilmenau.de>: "It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of a beloved friend, esteemed colleague, and brilliant scientist, Hildrun Kretschmer, who left us this night. Hildrun was more than a luminary in their field; they were a source of inspiration, compassion, and unwavering support to everyone fortunate enough to know them. Their groundbreaking work in Information Science not only advanced human understanding but also exemplified their relentless curiosity, intellect, and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. As a friend and colleague, Hildrun brought warmth, insight, and encouragement to every interaction. We are heartbroken to lose such a remarkable individual, but we are grateful for the time we had with them and the indelible impact they made on our lives and the world. Hildrun will be deeply missed but never forgotten. To know Hildrun was to witness a rare combination of warmth and brilliance—a person who inspired, supported, and uplifted everyone they encountered. Rest in peace, dear friend" -- Isidro F. Aguillo Vicedirector Técnico IPP-CSIC Dr. Honoris Causa Universitas Indonesia Dr. Honoris Causa National Research Nuclear University Moscow World's Top 2% most cited researcher IREG Honorary Medal Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Militar Editor Rankings Web Scimago Group Senior Advisor Contact: Cybermetrics Lab. Instituto de Políticas y Bienes Públicos IPP Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas CSIC Albasanz,26-28<https://www.google.com/maps/search/Albasanz,26-28?entry=gmail&source=g>. Despacho 3E14 28037 Madrid. Spain isidro.aguillo@ csic.es<http://csic.es> webometrics.info<http://webometrics.info> _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list -- lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in<mailto:lis-forum@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> To unsubscribe send an email to lis-forum-leave(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in<mailto:lis-forum-leave@ncsi.iisc.ernet.in>

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Article requested
by Gaurang Raval 03 Dec '24

03 Dec '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat One of our Faculty Members is looking for under mentioned Article for his academic usage. Details: 1) https://doi.org/10.1080/03071847.2023.2199785 It will be great if you can help us. [Email ID: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in] Thank you in advance Gaurang Raval Rashtriya Raksha University Library

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Request for an Article
by Rajesh K 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Respected All, One of our faculty members needs the following article. Please provide this Article if anyone has access to it. Chatterjee, S. D., N. N. Ghosh, S. Kisdnasami and K. G. Bandopadhyay (1955). " Radiocarbon dating of ancient Pataliputra rampart,' Science and Culture 20 (12): 615-17. Thanks and regards Rajesh K National Institute of Advanced Studies (NIAS) Bengaluru

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Registration Now Open for SemTech2025 – Transforming Library Data into Global Knowledge
by Debanjali Bain 02 Dec '24

02 Dec '24

Dear Colleagues, We are pleased to inform you that the *DRTC-ISI**, Bangalore, *in collaboration with *INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar,* and *SRELS*, is organizing the *SemTech2025* workshop on *Linked Open Data and Semantic Web Technologies*. This year’s theme is *"Transforming Library Data into Global Knowledge"*. The workshop will be held from *January 22 to 24, 2025*, at the *Indian Statistical Institute*, 8th Mile Mysore Road, R. V. College Post, Bangalore 560059. *Registration for the workshop is now open*. To register, please visit the following link: SemTech2025 Registration <https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/semtech2025/registration> For more information about SemTech2025, please visit our official workshop page: SemTech2025 Official Page <https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/semtech2025> *Note*: Registration is limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. We encourage you to register early. If you have any queries related to SemTech2025, please feel free to reach out to us at *semtech.drtc(a)gmail.com <semtech.drtc(a)gmail.com>* and kindly CC *bisu(a)isibang.ac.in <bisu(a)isibang.ac.in>* or *bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in <bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in>*. We look forward to your participation! Sincerely, On behalf of the SemTech2025 Organizing Team

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Digital preservation of our research publications
by Subbiah Arunachalam 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

Friends, Here is an article . url: d41586-024-03842-z Title: Act now to stop millions of research papers from disappearing (In *Nature*): It is important for every publishing author to preserve the digital version of each one of their publications/reports/conference presentations in a global archive/repository such as Zenodo (maintained by CERN, but anyone can use it at no cost). Librarians at Academic and other research performing institutions may assist researchers in this task. With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Fwd: Hildrun Kretschmer passed away :-(
by Shamprasad Pujar 30 Nov '24

30 Nov '24

Dear All, Condolences to her family and friends. She has been to India many times and conducted conferences. May God rest her soul in peace. Regards, S M Pujar Chief Librarian IGIDR, Mumbai ==================== ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Isidro F. Aguillo <isidro.aguillo(a)cchs.csic.es> Date: Thu, Nov 28, 2024 at 8:42 PM Subject: [ISSI] Hildrun Kretschmer passed away :-( To: <ISSI(a)listserv.rediris.es> Dear colleagues, Just received from bernd.markscheffel(a)tu-ilmenau.de: "It is with deep sorrow that I announce the passing of a beloved friend, esteemed colleague, and brilliant scientist, Hildrun Kretschmer, who left us this night. Hildrun was more than a luminary in their field; they were a source of inspiration, compassion, and unwavering support to everyone fortunate enough to know them. Their groundbreaking work in Information Science not only advanced human understanding but also exemplified their relentless curiosity, intellect, and dedication to the pursuit of knowledge. As a friend and colleague, Hildrun brought warmth, insight, and encouragement to every interaction. We are heartbroken to lose such a remarkable individual, but we are grateful for the time we had with them and the indelible impact they made on our lives and the world. Hildrun will be deeply missed but never forgotten. To know Hildrun was to witness a rare combination of warmth and brilliance—a person who inspired, supported, and uplifted everyone they encountered. Rest in peace, dear friend" -- Isidro F. Aguillo Vicedirector Técnico IPP-CSIC Dr. Honoris Causa Universitas Indonesia Dr. Honoris Causa National Research Nuclear University Moscow World's Top 2% most cited researcher IREG Honorary Medal Cruz de la Orden del Mérito Militar Editor Rankings Web Scimago Group Senior Advisor Contact: Cybermetrics Lab. Instituto de Políticas y Bienes Públicos IPP Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas CSIC Albasanz,26-28. Despacho 3E14 28037 Madrid. Spain isidro.aguillo@ csic.es webometrics.info

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Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures 2024
by K.S. Raghavan 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE AND DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, BANGALORE) Cordially invite you to DR. S. R. RANGANATHAN MEMORIAL LECTURES 2024 LECTURE 1 (4.30-5.30 PM) CLASSIFICATION AND POWER: NAVIGATING THE ORDER OF THINGS LECTURE 2 (6.00-7.00 PM) THIS PLACE IS OUR PLACE: LIBRARIES AND PUBLIC LIFE By Ms. Emily Drabinski (Immediate Past President of the American Library Association) On Monday, 9th December 2024 Dr. Kavi Mahesh Mentor and Distinguished Professor, Computer Science Department, RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India Former Director, IIIT, Dharwad Will preside Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 RSVP: K. S. Raghavan (ksragav(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ksragav@hotmail.com>); Dr. Biswanath Dutta, Head, DRTC (bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in<mailto:bisu@drtc.isibang.ac.in>) 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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Dr. S. R. Ranganathan Memorial Lectures - 2024
by K.S. Raghavan 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

SARADA RANGANATHAN ENDOWMENT FOR LIBRARY SCIENCE AND DOCUMENTATION RESEARCH & TRAINING CENTRE (INDIAN STATISTICAL INSTITUTE, BANGALORE) Cordially invite you to DR. S. R. RANGANATHAN MEMORIAL LECTURES 2024 LECTURE 1 (4.30-5.30 PM) CLASSIFICATION AND POWER: NAVIGATING THE ORDER OF THINGS LECTURE 2 (6.00-7.00 PM) THIS PLACE IS OUR PLACE: LIBRARIES AND PUBLIC LIFE By Ms. Emily Drabinski (Immediate Past President of the American Library Association) On Monday, 9th December 2024 Dr. Kavi Mahesh Mentor and Distinguished Professor, Computer Science Department, RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, India Former Director, IIIT, Dharwad Will preside Venue: Indian Statistical Institute, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560059 RSVP: K. S. Raghavan (ksragav(a)hotmail.com<mailto:ksragav@hotmail.com>); Dr. Biswanath Dutta, Head, DRTC (bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in<mailto:bisu@drtc.isibang.ac.in>) 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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Millions of research papers vanishing. We should hasten digital preservation
by Subbiah Arunachalam 29 Nov '24

29 Nov '24

Friends, A major problem has been flagged by Dr Martin Paul Eve. He says "Act now to stop millions of research papers from disappearing." Digital preservation is not keeping up with the growth of scholarly knowledge. Recognizing its causes is the first step to securing records everywhere for future generations. Please see Nature, 26 Nov 2024. Also, please see https://science.slashdot.org/story/24/03/07/0614207/millions-of-research-pa… [DOI: 10.1038/d41586-024-00616-5 <https://doi.org/10.1038/d41586-024-00616-5>]. In an experimental search of a few thousand research articles, about a quarter of papers in different fields, all having DOI, were untraceable. That is really alarming. With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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ONOS, APC and ranking academic institutions, the earlier we do away with them the better
by Subbiah Arunachalam 28 Nov '24

28 Nov '24

Friends, Many in India are celebrating the official announcement of the Cabinet's approval of the ONOS proposal ( to the coffers thirty overseas journal publishers, some of whom report profit margins of over 30% year after year, somewhat like Mastercard and Visa (please see: https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5142491/sen-josh-hawley-visa-mastercard-this…) On top of it ANRF would underwrite the costs incurred by Govt supported academic and other research organizations towards paying APC to get papers published by researchers and students from these institutions in the journals published by these publishers. Our government talks all the time about 'Make in India,' but these two programmes will actually transfer huge sums of money, Indian taxpayers' money, to the coffers of thirty overseas journal publishers, some of whom report profit margins of over 30% year after year, somewhat like Mastercard and Visa (please see the video : https://www.c-span.org/video/?c5142491/sen-josh-hawley-visa-mastercard-this…) In the past, Western imperialist powers had to send armies and occupy our lands, subjugate our people , enslave us and plunder our wealth. Now, in what could be called modern day imperialism, we are willingly, on our own accord, giving away not only our research papers but also pay for them to be published in journals published in the west and import those journals at huge costs enriching those publishing companies and indirectly their countries. This is certainly not in tune with the oft-repeated dictums 'Make in India,' and 'Atma nirbhar Bharat.' It looks more like 'give away India' ONOS has been on and off for the past few years and I do not understand why it should have been implemented at a time when the global availability of OA content is on the rise year after year as seen from all the major databases. I do not also understand why Indian researchers should pay a huge sum of taxpayers' money as APC to get their work published when there are so many alternatives to publish without paying. The argument that if they want to publish in 'prestigious outlets to win approbation, is bunk. These talks about prestige and ranking are all bogus, points out Tatineni Prem Kumar, an independent scholar-analyst-philathropher: "Ranking of educational institutions has become a joke in India and also in the world. In India, as per NIFR, IIT Madras is number 1 in the country and IIT Bombay occupies the 5th or 6th position, According to world rankings IIT Bombay is the best in India occupying the 115th or so position, IIT Mardas is way below around 270 or so. Why is such wide disparity?," he asks. Also in a recent ranking, everyone in Indian Academia was stunned to see IISc ranked 50th in research and institutions like Saveetha and Shoolini University occupying top spots." Let us look at what is happening at the Max Planck Digital Library (MPDL) in Germany, which is thrilled to announce the launch of the Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative “DeSci Connect”. [Courtesy: STM Publishing News] "DeSci Connect aims to transform scientific collaboration by embracing principles of *openness, transparency, and democratization*. Through the integration of Web3 technologies, the initiative fosters secure, transparent, and accountable data sharing, creating new pathways for scientific discovery. "The MPDL initiative will actively engage with the international DeSci movement to understand and shape its impact on the scientific community and to influence and guide the movement's trajectory by staying at the forefront of decentralized science developments. It will provide strategic advice to MPG management and researchers, highlighting potential new DeSci tools and methodologies that could enhance scientific outcomes. DeSci Connect aims to integrate these innovative approaches, to empower researchers to achieve greater transparency, collaboration, and efficiency in their work." “The Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative represents a bold step towards a new era in science where collaborative and equitable research practices flourish,” said Friederike Kleinfercher, Head of the Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative. “By harnessing blockchain technology, we are building an environment where scientific findings are more accessible, accountable, and secure for all.” *Beyond open data access, DeSci Connect fosters groundbreaking web3-models for research funding and evaluation, enabling scientists to gain direct support from the community and paving the way for sustainable, community-backed research*. To know more about the Max Planck Decentralized Science Initiative DeSci Connect and its activities, please visit: https://www.mpdl.mpg.de/forschungsservices/servicekatalog/45-service/1019-d… . With warm regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Vacancy for Library Professional at Vikram Sarabhai Library, IIM Ahmedabad. Last date : 04 December, 2024
by Mallikarjun 28 Nov '24

28 Nov '24

Dear All, The last dateis approaching; please apply those interested to work in a business library. Tolearn more about our library, visit the library website: https://library.iima.ac.in/ application link: https://www.iima.ac.in/sites/default/files/2024-11/JD-Library%20Professiona… Regards Mallikarjun

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One nation One Subscription for N-LIST members
by Srinivasa Rao Ganta 27 Nov '24

27 Nov '24

Is there any benefit for colleges under sections 2(f) and 12(B) of the UGC Act through the N-LIST Program this year for one nation, one subscription? subscription? *Thanks & RegardsSRINIVASA RAO GANTA Mobile:91 9666656116* <http://www.scribd.com/LIBRARYVBIT/info> *http://gnitslibrary.pbworks.com/ <http://gnitslibrary.pbworks.com/>*

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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 27 Nov '24

27 Nov '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat One of our Library Patrons is looking for under listed Articles for her Academic Usage. Details: https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-97-8031-0_59 https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-981-16-3071-2_8 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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