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3 Days International Workshop on Redefining Libraries with Digital Tools
by Librarian Guide 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

Dear All, Greetings! With great pleasure, I invite you all to join the 3 Days International Workshop on Redefining Libraries with Digital Tools scheduled to be held during May 01-03, 2024 (Online) Timing: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm *Links to Join: * Day 1 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Omc8kN978 Day 2 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4olwQXmxGs Day 3 – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtXcIXfQWkA The program schedule is attached herewith for your reference, please. Thanks ********************************* *Pragya Tripathi* *Librarian Guide* ********************************* *www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide <http://www.youtube.com/c/librarianguide>* *www.librarianguide.org <http://www.librarianguide.org>* *********************************

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Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
by Suresh Balutagi 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate, if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request you to encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDIAN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE, BENGALURU Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institue of Science, Bengaluru is looking for young, dynamic, tech- savvy, highly motivated and committed Post-Graduates in Library & Information Science (Graduated in the year 2023 and 2024 only) from recognized Indian universities with consistent good academic record, to serve as Project Trainee purely on a temporary basis for two years. Persons having good communication and interpersonal skills with enthusiasm and passion to learn new skills and deliver services using emerging new tools and technology will be preferred. Number of Positions: 06 positions (UR-02, OBC-02, SC-01, ST-01) Duration: Engagement is purely temporary on a contract basis for a period of 2 years. Maximum Age Limit: 26 years, As on the last date of receipt of application. Age relaxation as per GoI norms (if applicable) will be extended. Remuneration/Emoluments: 25,000/- pm (Consolidated) 1. Library & Information Management (LIM) Project Trainee, No. of Positions - 06 Qualification: A bachelor’s degree in any Discipline followed by a Master of Library and Information Science (MLISc) or its equivalent (Graduated in the year 2023 and 2024 only). The applicants should have secured a minimum of second class or equivalent in the basic academic degree and First Class or equivalent in the professional degree declared by the University. Selected Project Trainees are expected to work 6 days a week on any of the three shifts, including night shifts and holidays. Holiday duties will also be assigned. Selection of candidates will be based on their consistent good academic record, performance in the written test and personal interview. Date for written test & interview: Will be communicated to the shortlisted candidates. Deadline for submitting Applications: On or Before 20.05.2024. Link for Applying Online: https://recruitment.iisc.ac.in/Temporary_Positions/ To view the full advertisement, please follow the link: https://iisc.ac.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/3.-Advertisement.pdf Thanks & Regards, Suresh Balutagi JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru - 560 012. bbsuresh(a)iisc.ac.in

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Conference on Global trends in Libraries and Librarianship - Invitation for papers
by manoj kumar 30 Apr '24

30 Apr '24

College Librarians' Association, Kerala (KCLA) in Collaboration with Nehru Arts and Science College Kanhangad organising a 3 day national conference on May 23-25, 2024. We cordially invite interested people and organizations to contribute towards the enrichment of knowledge in the field of library and Information science by sharing their original research articles for the upcoming KCLA conference . The major theme of the conference is to portray the new trends in libraries and the librarianship domain. By understanding the current trends, the future of libraries can be made brighter. Conference Publication All papers submitted will be subject to a peer review process with plagiarism checking using Turnitin. The accepted papers will be published in the Conference Volume with ISBN. Author Guidelines All original research articles should be structured in the following manner ● Papers must be written in standard English ● Text files should be prepared in Open office/MS Word format ● All text should be double spaced with at least 1 cm margin all sides ● Font should be Arial, 12 point, ● References as per APA style. Sub Themes: AI Tools and Library Applications Library Technology - Post Covid Social media and libraries Library Interoperability Tools Cloud Computing, Drones, Robotics in libraries Mobile Libraries, Green Libraries Digital Library, Virtual Library, Evolving Digital Environment: Challenges and Solutions Skills and competencies for library professionals Leadership in Libraries : Best practices SDGs, NEP and Academic Libraries Consortium models and library networks Online Library Services Library services for differently abled Resource Sharing and ROI in libraries User centric Innovative services ERM, OER, E-Book Subscription models Open Access and Libraries Inter Library Access contracts Open Publishing, Open Archiving Open Journal Systems, Research Trends in LIS Self publishing Creative Commons Copyright and IPR Plagiarism and Ethics Important Dates: Paper Submission by May 12 2024 Email for communication : kclacon2024(a)gmail.com -- Manoj Kumar P MLIS, PGDLIM, MBA UGC Librarian Nehru arts and science college Kanhangad http://nasc.ac.in Mob:9895266543

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Requirwment of book or e copy
by Vidya Subramanian 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

Dear Librarians, Our teaching staff wanted the following book for reference. If anyone you have access or if you can provide me with e- access for the sams, I would be truly grateful. Thanks The diet therapy of disease: A handbook of practical nutrition Unknown Binding – 1 Jan. 1946 by Louis Pelner <https://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=dp_byline_sr_book_1?ie=UTF8&field-author=Lou…> (Author) -- Mrs. Vidya Subramanian Librarian,' Dr. Bhanuben Mahendra Nanavati College of Home Science Matunga, Mumbai 400019

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC
by Mohan Hr 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC* 11th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras and ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Upskilling & Cross-Skilling - The Game Changer to Succeed in the Disruptive Era" by Dr. Usha Narasimhan, Talent Development Head, Enterprise Solutions Unit, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3TWpwIG <https://bit.ly/3TWpwIG>14th May 2024 at 7.30 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Data Strategy & Open Data for 10X Research Productivity" by Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Chair, IEEE DataPort, Chair, IEEE TA Data-based Business Strategy, Founder & President, TCX Technology Connexions, Educator & Entrepreneurship Mentor, UCSD, USA. Register at https://bit.ly/4dcCmu3 <https://bit.ly/4dcCmu3>25th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai abd HCC cordially invite you to the webinar on "AI Ethics and AI Fairness Assessment Frameworks" by Dr Geetha Raju, Senior AI Consultant - AI/ML - Govt. Tech, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) India. Register at https://bit.ly/3xN9vwd <https://bit.ly/3xN9vwd>More Events in May 2024: https://bit.ly/may2024events <https://bit.ly/may2024events>8th Jun 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "5G in Healthcare" by Dr. K. Ganapathy, Distinguished Visiting Prof., IIT Kanpur, Distinguished Prof., The Tamilnadu Dr MGR Medical University. Register at https://bit.ly/49VgDnE <https://bit.ly/49VgDnE>*Interesting Reads And Information Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240421: https://bit.ly/irai-240421 Stories in IRAI -- 240411: https://bit.ly/irai-240411 Stories in IRAI -- 240401: https://bit.ly/irai-240401 Stories in IRAI -- 240321: https://bit.ly/irai-240321 Stories in IRAI -- 240311: https://bit.ly/irai-240311 Stories in IRAI -- 240301: https://bit.ly/irai-240301 IRAI Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P

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AI in Libraries & Knowledge Organisations- PhD Scholarship available at UCD in Dublin, Ireland
by Francis Jayakanth 29 Apr '24

29 Apr '24

Dear Members, I wanted to share an exciting opportunity for those interested in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Library & Information Science (LIS). Please take a look at the email trail. If you or someone you know is passionate about AI and its impact on libraries and knowledge organisations, I encourage you to explore this opportunity further. Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD Library, IISc. Forwarded message as received follows -------------------------------------------- From: ifla-l-request(a)iflalists.org <ifla-l-request(a)iflalists.org> on behalf of Stefanie Havelka <stefanie.havelka(a)ucd.ie> Sent: 28 April 2024 19:18 To: ifla-l(a)iflalists.org <ifla-l(a)iflalists.org> Subject: [IFLA-L] AI in Libraries & Knowledge Organisations- PhD Scholarship available at UCD in Dublin, Ireland External Email University: University College Dublin School: Information and Communications Studies (ICS) Supervisor: Dr. Stefanie Havelka (stefanie.havelka(a)ucd.ie) Starting date: September 2024 Deadline for application: 31st May 2024 Interviews with short-listed candidates: 10-14 June 2024 Position: 100% full-time, tuition fees waived by the School of Information and Communication Studies (ICS). Remuneration: PhD studentship is renewable for up to four years and consists of: - PhD student stipend of €22,000k per annum (tax free) - Scholarship students will be prioritised when applying for travel funding from ICS. - Some equipment will be provided. Eligibility: EU and non-EU students are equally eligible under this award, Requirement: Students accepted under this scheme must meet the university entry standards. For more information, please see https://www.ucd.ie/ics/vacancies/phdvacancies/aiinlibrariesknowledgeorganis… And email me, Best wishes, Stefanie -- Dr. Stefanie Havelka [she/her] Assistant Professor Service Learning Coordinator MLIS Thesis Coordinator MLIS Room C119 | Newman Building Phone: +353 01-716-8496 School of Information and Communication Studies University College Dublin Belfield, Dublin 4 Ireland

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Fwd: Call for Libri Best Student Research Paper Award 2024 Submissions
by Shamprasad Pujar 27 Apr '24

27 Apr '24

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Albright, Kendra <kalbrig7(a)kent.edu> Date: Sat, Apr 27, 2024 at 12:38 PM Subject: [IFLA-L] Call for Libri Best Student Research Paper Award 2024 Submissions To: ifla-l(a)iflalists.org <ifla-l(a)iflalists.org> Apologies for cross-posting. *Libri Best Student Research Paper Award 2024* *DE GRUYTER* DOI 10.1515/libri-XXXXXX Since 1950, through 70 volumes, *Libri: International Journal of Libraries and Information Studies *has been a leader among scholarly journals in the international library and information science world. As part of its strategy to remain one of the premier library and information science journals, *Libri *is issuing a call for “Best Student Research Paper of 2024.” This competition supports *Libri*’s goal of publishing the best articles from the next generation of library and information science professionals. We are proud once again to recognize the very best article with this special award. Students who are currently enrolled for a master’s or PhD degree or who have completed their master’s or PhD degree during the 24 months preceding the closing date of the competition[1] <#m_-1399271643520794864__ftn1> are invited to submit articles with clarity and authority. There is no stated theme, but should fall within the scope of LIBRI’s research focus areas that cover the broad area of library and information science, including but not limited to: · Libraries (national, public, academic, school, special, etc.) and other information environments · Information and knowledge management · Information behaviour · Information needs, seeking, searching and use · Information retrieval · Emerging technologies, including AI, AR, VR etc., from an Information Science perspective · Information for development (developing and industrialized countries) · Indigenous knowledge · Literacy (media, information, etc.) · Data science, data analytics, big data and their impact on organisations (e.g., customer related data; social science perspective · Digital libraries and repositories · Data science, data management, data curation and virtual research environments (VREs) · Information ethics, policy and law · Scholarly communication · Open science, open access and related topics · Health information · Information science · Information services · Information in society · Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) · Information organization and representation · Freedom of access to information and freedom of expression · Archives & preservation · Cultural heritage · Book and publishing theory and history · LIS education · International and comparative LIS research · Research methodologies in LIS · Theory submissions (We do not publish articles on scientometrics, bibliometrics, webometrics, altmetrics etc., as there are a number of specialist journals that do so.) Research papers should address one of the significant issues facing today’s librarians and information professionals. Case studies, best practices, and pure research papers are all welcome. - Length: 5,000 – 7,000 words (excluding the abstract, tables and list of references) - Follow the Instructions for Authors linked from the *Libri* website at https://www.degruyter.com/journal/key/libr/html. - Papers by multiple authors (be this joint research of a group of students, or of a student plus their supervisor) will not be considered. - Language: English - Deadline: June 30, 2024, 23:59 UTC *Plagiarism and patch-writing* Plagiarism and patch-writing are not acceptable. All content not the author’s own intellectual thought (even if the content paraphrases intellectual property of other researchers) should be properly referenced. All manuscripts are automatically put through similarity detection software, and the results are evaluated by the editors. Manuscripts containing plagiarised material or (excessive) patch-writing will be rejected, without the option of revision or resubmission. *Manuscript evaluation process* The best paper will be selected by an independent panel consisting of selected members of the Editorial Board, the Advisory Board and other international experts. Submissions will be judged on the basis of - originality of thought and observation - depth of research and scholarship - topicality of problems addressed - the international readership of the journal - the quality of the composition *Publication of winning article* The article will be published in the 2024:4 issue. The author of the winning article will be honoured with an award of 500.00 € and with a complimentary subscription to *Libri* for 2025. If the quality of competition warrants, some papers may be designated as honourable mention and the authors will receive complementary subscriptions to *Libri* for 2025. All winners will receive access to e-prints of their winning submission. *Submission* Manuscripts should be submitted to http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/libri. *When submitting a paper for the Best Student Research Paper Award, please choose “Best Student Research Paper Award” at the drop-down menu “Manuscript Type.” * All submissions should include a cover sheet confirming: - the name of the institution where the student is or was enrolled - the degree for which the student is or was enrolled - the dates when the student is or was enrolled - the degree/course/module for which the paper was prepared - the date when the paper was written *PLEASE NOTE: * *Paper submissions that do not include all the above required elements, as well as do not comply with the content requirements specified, will be disqualified for consideration. All papers will also automatically be screened for plagiarism and patch-writing.* ------------------------------ [1] <#m_-1399271643520794864__ftnref1> Exception: Senior information scholars returning to school for additional degrees outside the field of library and information science are not eligible for this award. Unsubscribe from this list : https://mail.iflalists.org/wws/sigrequest/ifla-l For assistance please contact mailto:mailing.lists@ifla.org

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Health information is a right – new IFLA statement
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Health information is a right – new IFLA statement 21 April 2024 Libraries of different types, through providing inclusive access to information can make a major contribution to making the right to health a reality. Governments, in turn, can and should help realise this potential through law, regulation and funding, as a new statement [https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/3276] from IFLA underlines. The COVID-19 pandemic shone a light on the importance of healthcare information. From that used by individuals in deciding how to act, to that applied by professionals in caring for patients, and that helping governments to take key policy decisions, the need for effective access and use was clear. Where there was information, people, professionals and those in power could take better decisions. Where there wasn’t, there were higher risks, missed opportunities, and unnecessary tragedies. Crucially, this access to health information is not equitable, both between individuals and between countries. IFLA’s new Statement on Universal Access to Healthcare Information as a Human Right calls for a stronger recognition of the need to address this situation as a rights issue. This is based on provisions that already exist in international human rights law. The statement stresses that delivering on this right requires a combination of investment in creation of information, work to make it accessible for all, supportive laws and regulations, and close engagement with society. Libraries play a key role in this, as pre-existing and recognised centres in their communities, with a strong understanding of their needs and how best to deliver access to information to them. Nonetheless, their role in providing health information is not always recognised. The statement therefore calls on libraries to work – in their advocacy and practice – to ensure that everyone has access to health information. To allow them to do this, it stresses that governments should clearly recognise the right to health information and pass supportive laws. It also calls for work to support the development of an offer of healthcare information, supporting libraries and other institutions as dissemination and application, and to promote partnerships. The statement was prepared by IFLA’s Special Interest Group on Evidence for Global and Disaster Health [https://www.ifla.org/units/e4gdh/] working with the IFLA's Health and Bioscience Libraries Section [https://www.ifla.org/units/health-and-biosciences-libraries/] , and approved by the IFLA Governing Board on 17 April 2024. We encourage library associations, libraries and the library and information workforce – in particular in heath libraries – to draw on this statement in engaging with health ministries and agencies, representatives of the World Health Organization in your countries, and other stakeholders. Read and download the Statement from IFLA’s Repository https://repository.ifla.org/handle/123456789/3276. (as appeared on the IFLA news website)

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Announcement for two positions of 'Senior Project Assistant' for Institute Archives ( Library Science & Web Developer) at IIT Gandhinagar- deadline 26th April 2024
by Panna Chaudhary 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

Dear Professionals, Applications are invited for two positions of Senior Project Assistant (on contract basis) for Institute Archive’ at IIT Gandhinagar for a period of one year (extendable for one more year). The deadline for submitting applications is *26th April, 2024 (Friday).* More details are available at: Senior Project Assistant/Project Assistant II (Library Science & Archives). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1twl0Lk5BWpXsiL6fggd1n5tUiU49AEKl/view Senior Project Assistant/Project Assistant II (Web Developer). https://drive.google.com/file/d/1j_hjeDICo_wibbqKjsQwAQmpAbf4pRue/view Kindly encourage the potential candidates to apply for these positions ------------------------------------------------------------ Thanks & Regards Panna -- *Let your old Textbooks find new readers. Leave your used Textbooks at Main <https://library.iitgn.ac.in/>/Mini Library <https://library.iitgn.ac.in/minilibrary.php>!*

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IITH - Circulation of Library Trainee Advertisement No. IITH/2024/CS/1 Date: 22.04.2024- reg
by Jayanta Kumar Sahu 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

*Madam/Sir,* *Greetings from IIT Hyderabad,* Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad is currently in the process of recruitment for the post of Library Trainee vide advertisement no. IITH/2024/CS/1 dated 22 April 2024. The last date of application is *13th May 2024, 05.00 PM IST*. A copy of the advertisement is enclosed herewith for your reference. Date & time of written test and interview 22nd May 2024, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM Reporting Time: 9.00 A.M Written Test: 10.00 A.M The link for applying to the post is as follows: https://forms.gle/cdJoiTt1wQggRH5G8 For further details refer: <https://staff.recruitment.iith.ac.in/> https://iith.ac.in/careers/#staff In this regard, it is kindly requested to arrange to circulate the said advertisement in your organization for wider publicity. -- Thanks & Regards Jayanta Kumar Sahu *Library Information Assistant* *Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad* *B.A(H), BLIS, MLIS,M. Phil., PGDCA, UGC-NET(Jul-2016, 2018 & 2019)* *Mo No: 9556860436*

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IRAI -- 240421 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC
by Mohan Hr 23 Apr '24

23 Apr '24

*IRAI -- 240421 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 240421 at https://bit.ly/irai-240421 How Generative AI Is Transforming Business And Society The People + AI Guidebook from Google is a set of methods, best practices and examples for designing with AI 2024 State of Edge AI Report 17 Best AI Tools For Students In 2024 Economic Challenges for the Next Indian Government -- video series by Raghuram Rajan, Former Governor of RBI Temple Economy Time 100 - The most influential people of 2024 Dataquest 40 years Report: How can a healthy ocean improve human health and enhance wellbeing on a rapidly changing planet? Fear of the unknown: 7 of the most terrifying elements in space *Quiz* DIKW framework stands for ------------------------ (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 240501) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 240411: images *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240421: https://bit.ly/irai-240421 Stories in IRAI -- 240411: https://bit.ly/irai-240411 Stories in IRAI -- 240401: https://bit.ly/irai-240401 Stories in IRAI -- 240321: https://bit.ly/irai-240321 Stories in IRAI -- 240311: https://bit.ly/irai-240311 Stories in IRAI -- 240301: https://bit.ly/irai-240301 Stories in IRAI -- 240211: https://bit.ly/irai-240211 Stories in IRAI -- 240201: https://bit.ly/irai-240201 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P *Forthcoming Events* 25th Apr 2024 at 6 pm IST. In-person event HCC and NASSCOM CoE - Iot & AI cordially invite you to the in-person program on "Empowering Manufacturing & Logistics with Technology" on 25th Apr 2024 at 6 pm IST. Venue: HC Kothari Memorial Hall, HCC, Greams Dugar, 149, Greams Road, Chennai 600006. Register at https://forms.gle/ABd797ez6uYWmmHB9 27th Apr 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Securing Connected World of IOT/IOE" by Dr. N. Sarat Chandra Babu, Advisor, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Advisor, Broadband India Forum (BIF), Former ED, Society for Electronic Transactions & Security (SETS). Register at https://bit.ly/3OxQl2L More Events in Apr 2024: https://bit.ly/apr2024events 11th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras and ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Upskilling & Cross-Skilling - The Game Changer to Succeed in the Disruptive Era" by Dr. Usha Narasimhan, Talent Development Head, Enterprise Solutions Unit, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3TWpwIG 25th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai abd HCC cordially invite you to the webinar on "AI Ethics and AI Fairness Assessment Frameworks" by Dr Geetha Raju, Senior AI Consultant - AI/ML - Govt. Tech, Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC) India. Register at https://bit.ly/3xN9vwd

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Article Required
by Gaurang Raval 22 Apr '24

22 Apr '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, India One of our Library Patrons is looking for the journal article for academic usage. Details: India's Response to China's Geoeconomic Rise: Hedging With a Multipronged Engagement by Hidetaka Yoshimatsu; Australian Journal of Politics & History, Vol. 68, Issue 4, December 2022 https://doi.org/10.1111/ajph.12821 Link: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ajph.12821 It will be a great, if you can help us (email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in) Thank you 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. 894 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ८९४ https://rru.ac.in/mr-gaurang-raval/

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National Conference on Academic Publishing, Libraries and Artificial Intelligence (MILAN-APLAI 2024)
by Vasanth 21 Apr '24

21 Apr '24

Dear Sir/Madam, Here is a great opportunity to participate, discuss and deliberate on AI and its impact on academic publishing and libraries! Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN), Department of Studies in Library & Information Science (MyDLIS), University of Mysore and University Library, University of Mysore, Mysore have jointly organized a national conference on Academic Publishing, Libraries and Artificial Intelligence (MILAN-APLAI 2024) on June 21-22nd of 2024 at the University of Mysore, Mysore. Budding LIS researchers, library practitioners and Academics can join together for this wonderful event. The last date for submitting a paper for the conference is fast approaching. Do submit your interesting paper on the theme of the conference and gear for listening to the industry domain experts, LIS Practitioners and academicians involving in AI technologies and its deployment in libraries and academic publishing. For more information, please do visit the following website: https://tinyurl.com/tptuj2tm ORGANISING SECRETARIES: Dr. Rajendra Babu H., Mob.No.:+91 98802 97932Dr. Nandeesha B., Mob.No.:+91 99458 04989Dr. Sunil Kumar M., Mob.No.:+91 9900295269 ------------------------- With best wishes Vasantha Raju N.Mysore

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India: Policy memo released to build free libraries to all – Access
by madhan muthu 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

https://librarylearningspace.com/india-policy-memo-released-to-build-free-l… The memo seeks to establish a standard for what qualifies as a decent library and establish a curriculum for librarians so they can become ‘repositories for delivering constitutional rights’ instead of being ‘merely record keepers’. It also seeks to decentralise control so individual communities can decide how to start and run their local libraries, with help from union and state governments as well as bodies like the National Digital Library and Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF). It also advocates for robust data collection –according to the union government, of a total of 27,671 government-run libraries in India, only 7,836 exist outside southern states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu <https://indianexpress.com/article/when-is/tamil-nadu-lok-sabha-elections-20…> and Karnataka <https://indianexpress.com/article/when-is/karnataka-lok-sabha-elections-202…> .

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Request for full text
by monisha mishra 20 Apr '24

20 Apr '24

Dear Professionals, Good evening. Does anybody have access to the full text of the following as it is urgently required by one of the scholars. https://www.cabidigitallibrary.org/doi/full/10.5555/20113227041 Kindly reply. Regards *Dr Monisha Mishra* *LibrarianOrissa University of Agriculture & Technology,Bhubaneswar-751003Orissa*

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Fwd: Open Access in India
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Apr '24

19 Apr '24

Friends, This is in reply to Dr Vyasamoorthy's post dated 15 April. 1. The statement "now India is the third largest contributor of scholarly research* followed by China*" is NOT true. Yes, India is the third largest in terms of number of papers published annually, but China does not follow Indi. Indeed China publishes the largest number of papers among all nations, nearly four times the number from India, as per *Web of Science* (and *Scopus*), followed by the US. 2. The STIP 2020, https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/STIP_Doc_1.4_Dec2020.pdf is still in the draft stage, more than three years after the draft was prepared. The draft was prepared during Prof. VijayRaghavan's tenure as PSA. I know many people who were part of the group that drafted the chapter pertaining to open access. They are knowledgeable and were proud and hapy to contribute to a useful and important task. There were different points of view and intense discussions. But now, looking back, all we have today is a mere draft, not a policy. 3. "The government is also contemplating to adopt “one nation one subscription” to make scholarly research accessible to every Indian without any cost and has started discussions with 70 publishers." The negotiation with the publishers started three years ago. The flip side of the ONOS plan is so far no agreement seems to have been reached and that every year individual institutions are asked to subscribe to journals towards the fag end of the financial year. Some members of this Forum might wish to share their experience. 4. "In India, the open access movement has gained momentum in the last few years<https://www.nature.com/articles/nindia.2020.125>. Now, it is one of the leading promoters of open access ..." Not true again. By no stretch of imagination can one call India a leading promoter of OA. India was one of the earliest to set up an institutional repository, when IISc came up with its EPrints repository (an IR) in early 2002. How many IRs do we have now? We have more than 1,100 universities, and several hundred other RPIs (research performing institutions) but most of them do not have an IR. Also, look at the per cent of the more than 100,000 papers Indian researchers publish annually that are OA - far below 50% when OA % for the world as a whole is above 50. If we are genuinely and seriously interested in adopting country-wide open access, the minimum we need to do is to (1) mandate immediate open access to at least all publicly funded research not through APC--charging journals but through institutional and global OA repositories, and (2) stop paying APC to journal publishers, especially if the research is funded/supported in some way by public body/agency. With best wishes, Arun

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CFP: STMet 2024
by STM STMet 2024 18 Apr '24

18 Apr '24

Fifth International Conference on Science & Technology Metrics (STMet 2024) October 17-19, 2024 Tien Giang University, My Tho (Near Ho-Chi-Minh) Vietnam www.socio.org.uk/stm 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. 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 the selection process of those who will be accepted for their presentation at the international conference. Authors of accepted papers who registered in the conference can access the evaluations and possible feedback provided by the reviewers who recommended the acceptance of their papers so they can improve the final version of their papers accordingly. 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 take care of 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. Journal of Digital Information Management 2. Research in Production and Development 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research 4. Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics There is no further publication fee for the above journals. A workshop on Text-based Metrics will be organized as a part of STMet 2024 Registration Fees For India and Third World Countries- INR 9000 For Student authors -INR 8000 The hotel prices at My Tho range from INR 1000 to INR 2500 for a double room with breakfast. The airfare (return) from Delhi/Bangalore/Mumbai to HoChiMinh is approximately INR 18000- 20000. Previous proceedings The past STM proceedings are available with ISBN and DOI at https://dline.info/newl/STMProceedings Paper Submission at https://socio.org.uk/stm/paper-submission/ Important Dates Submission of papers- August 05, 2024 Notification- September 01, 2024 Camera-ready (post-conference version)- October 01, 2024 Registration- October 01, 2024 Conference Dates- October 17-19, 2024 Program Committees Honorary Chair Vo Ngoc Ha, Tien Giang University, Vietnam General Chairs Le Minh Tung, Tien Giang University, Vietnam Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Program Chairs Nguyen Hoang Vu, Tien Giang University, Vietnam Pit Pichappan, Digital Information Research Labs, India & UK Ramesh Kundra, NISTADS, India Daisy Jacobs, University of Zululand, South Africa Co-Program Chairs Duong Van Hieu, Tien Giang University, Vietnam Amir Reza Asnafi, Shahid Beheshti University, Iran Kazuyuki, Motohashi, University of Tokyo, Japan Giovanni Abramo, National Research Council of Italy, Italy Organizing Chair Cao Nguyen Thi, Tien Giang University, Vietnam Workshop and Special Session Chair Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk

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Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information : launch webinar
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

Launch Webinar: April 23, 1:00 - 2:30 CEST The research information landscape requires fundamental change. The signatories of the Barcelona Declaration on Open Research Information commit to taking a lead in transforming the way research information is used and produced. Openness of information about the conduct and communication of research must be the new norm. Open research information enables science policy decisions to be made based on transparent evidence and inclusive data. It enables information used in research evaluations to be accessible and auditable by those being assessed. And it enables the global movement toward open science to be supported by information that is fully open and transparent. Declaration here: barcelona-declaration.org Webinar announcement https://www.clacso.org/barcelona-declaration-on-open-research-information/

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Call for contributions to Information Matters from ASIST
by Shalini Urs 17 Apr '24

17 Apr '24

Dear Professionals, Information Matters (IM) (https://informationmatters.org/about/) is a digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. The platform is sponsored by the Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T). IM is committed to producing translational reports, news, reviews, columns, and features of the highest standards. Our publication serves to inform the public, industry professionals, educational practitioners, and policymakers on information science issues of critical importance to society and civil life. Our readers rely on our content, to be informed and aware, and also to support decision-making. It is therefore essential that every published piece meets our commitment to quality, accuracy, and integrity. As an Associate Editor of Information Matters (IM), I am reaching out to you to consider submitting papers for IM. All articles written for Information Matters communicate the discipline of information science to an intelligent, educated lay reader. We write about information science in a highly informative and authoritative manner, but for a generalist audience. We welcome contributions on a rolling basis in areas of interest. Make sure you understand the IM as a platform and a journal and what kind of audience we have. Then read up on our style and formatting expectations. Once you submit your post, it will be reviewed according to the content, quality, and style expectations. Even when accepted, you may get revisions suggested to make your contribution suitable for the IM platform. The whole process typically takes 2-4 weeks. Once published on the IM platform, the papers also get published in the eJournal format by ELSEVIER’s SSRN ( https://www.ssrn.com/index.cfm/en/information-matters/) As the author, you retain the rights and provide IM exclusive license to host your contribution for 3 months. Read about our terms, conditions, and author consent here <https://informationmatters.org/author-agreement/>. Further information can be found here: https://informationmatters.org/writing-for-im/ https://informationmatters.org/contribute-to-im/ happy writing and publishing! Dr. Shalini R. Urs Associate Editor *Information Matters*

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Open Access in India
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

https://thewire.in/education/indias-path-to-open-access-a-journey-towards-a… Aloke Nandi 5 mins read Aloke Nandi 5 mins read India's Path to Open Access: A Journey Towards Accessible Scholarly Research India has a long history of disseminating knowledge through writing books, articles and other forms of scholarly work and now India is the third largest contributor of scholarly research followed by China <https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/science/india-is-worlds-third-lar…>. As on April 11, 2024, India has contributed 3,372,588, scholarly publications; 7,77,500 publications are published in various open access platforms. The Indian government has made efforts to promote Open Access <https://dst.gov.in/sites/default/files/STIP_Doc_1.4_Dec2020.pdf> (OA) and adopt an open access policy at the national level. The plan is to make all central and state government-funded research available to the public through free access. The government is also contemplating to adopt “one nation one subscription” to make scholarly research accessible to every Indian without any cost and has started discussions with 70 publishers <https://www.thehindu.com/sci-tech/science/the-open-access-movement-to-make-…> . Open Access is an emerging term often discussed in academic and various publishing houses. Researchers promote OA by contributing publications in various open access journals, open access repositories, open access books, and self-archiving repositories like ResearchGate. Open Access refers to free access to scholarly publications to the public without any barrier. In India, the open access movement has gained momentum in the last few years <https://www.nature.com/articles/nindia.2020.125>. Now, it is one of the leading promoters of open access and disseminates knowledge to everyone through various scholarly publishing platforms such as open access journals, open access repositories, and preprint servers. *Open access initiatives in India* *Open access journals:* There are 16 leading contributors to generate 306 open access journals from India which is higher than China and Pakistan. These OA journals are published in various subjects such as Medicine, Technology, Social Sciences, and Physical Science. Nilaranjan Barik and Puspanjali <https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/0361526X.2023.2183926#:~:text=A….> Jena reported that 79.08% of open-access journals published in Medicine subjects and leading publishers are Wolters Kluwer’s Medknow Publications, Thieme Medical and National Institute of Science Communication and Information Resources (NISCAIR). *Open access repository:* India is not only contributing to open access journals but also coming up with open-access repositories. The first Indian OA repository was launched by the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) <https://www.downtoearth.org.in/blog/science-technology/india-has-lost-its-w…> in Bengaluru. As on April 11 2024, India has over 100 open access registered at OpenDOAR <https://v2.sherpa.ac.uk/view/repository_by_country/India.html> and ranked 15 number globally. India is one of the leading OA repository contributors and is ahead of China. Various institutional repositories in the country have been implemented using open-source software and have disseminated scholarly content to the research community. *Open access digital library:* Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre, Gandhinagar hosts a national repository of theses. The INFLIBNET Centre signed MoUs [Memorandum of Understanding] with various Indian universities and has made many thesis readily available to the public without any restriction. As on April 11, 2024, 5,26,350 theses have been added to Shodhganga <https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://s…>. In addition, INFLIBNET also hosts an open access repository of synopsis of Indian researchers. The top leading contributors are Anna University (15906), Savitribai Phule Pune University (12699), and Chhatrapati Sahuji Maharaj University (101) <https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/>. *Krishikosh:* It is an institutional repository of the Indian National Agricultural Research System and was was launched by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research-Indian Agricultural Research Institute (ICAR-IARI). It hosts Ph.D. theses, M.Sc and PG theses. The National Digital Library of India (NDLI) was launched under the National Mission on Education through the Information and Communication Technology (NMEICT) programme and it was funded by the Ministry of Education. This repository is maintained by the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur. <https://ndl.iitkgp.ac.in/> Another open-access digital library is the National Virtual Library of India <https://indianculture.gov.in/> which is multilingual and contains books, images, audio and video files, etc. Science Central is also a renowned digital library of 42 institutional repositories funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) or the Department of Biotechnology (DBT), India <https://www.sciencecentral.in/>. As per a report, there are 3438 items in the Science Central and 69% of the documents <https://www.nature.com/articles/nindia.2020.125> are made full text available. *Open access preprint server:* India has launched the first preprint server called IndiaRxiv (India Archive) to promote open access scholarly literature published by Indian researchers or literature on India. It hosted various scholarly publications on various subjects. This preprint server is managed by Open Access India and hosted by the Society for Promotion of Horticulture, Bengaluru <https://indiarxiv.wordpress.com/policy/>. Despite progress, there are still certain challenges to overcome the problem of promoting open access in India. There is a lack of awareness among researchers as well as institutions to adopt the open access policy. Secondly, there is a lack of funds, and infrastructures to promote and adopt open access policy. The open access movement in India is at an unfolding stage. The future of open access in the country looks bright if organisations and funding agencies adopt open access policies and create more open-access repositories. To further promote open access, the Indian government should focus on research and development and initiatives like INFLIBNET Centre and the National Digital Library of India. *Lambodara Parabhoi is a Professional Assistant in Indian Institute of Advanced Study, Shimla.* Viewed using Just Read <https://justread.link/> Report an error <https://github.com/ZachSaucier/Just-Read/issues?utf8=%E2%9C%93&q=is%3Aissue…> Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278

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3 Days International Workshop on Redefining the Libraries with Digital Tools
by Tripathi DP 16 Apr '24

16 Apr '24

Dear Friends, I am happy to announce the 3 days International Workshop on Redefining the Libraries with Digital Tools scheduled to be held on May 01-03, 2024. This workshop is scheduled for sharing practical experience for young library professionals who have recently started their career and need assistance to start working in a library. This workshop will help the young library professionals to set up the library by making them understand about the different procedures and discussions on different tools available for the library. Interested professionals may register for the workshop via the link mentioned below. https://forms.gle/gNDjhMi29Vdin3yg9 Workshop Dates: May 01-03, 2024 Timings: 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm E-Certificate will be provided to all registered participants only. Thanks DP Tripathi ********************************************* डॉ. धनवन्तरि प्रकाश त्रिपाठी, उप-पुस्तकालयाध्यक्ष *Dr. Dhanwantari Prakash Tripathi* Ph.D., MA (ECO), MLISc, HDISM, ECDL Commonwealth Fellow, University of East London ********************************************* Deputy Librarian, Central Library Coordinator, Centre for Continuing Education Dr. B. R. Ambedkar NIT Jalandhar Jalandhar, Punjab - 144008 ********************************************* *Website <http://lib.nitj.ac.in/> * Professional Membership* *Telegram <https://t.me/+J305DQRwrr85MDFl> * 1. Australian Library Association* *ORCID <http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6748-9670> * 2. Indian Librarian Association* *Google Scholar <http://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=https://scholar.google.com/citat…> * 3. IASLIC, Kolkata * *********************************************

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & SETS
by Mohan Hr 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & SETS * 20th Apr 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Machine Learning Software Engineering Patterns and Their Engineering Approaches" by by Dr. Hironori Washizaki, Prof., Dept. of CSE & Associate Dean (Research), Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan and President-2025, IEEE Computer Society. Register at https://bit.ly/3Tm23QI 22nd Apr 2024. Full Day In-person event IEEE Computer Society Madras in association with SSN College of Engineering, Chennai presents an in-person event IEEE CS Day @ SSNCE on Responsible AI with the following sessions. "Breaking the Black Box: Explainability of AI/ML Models for Trustworthy System" by Prof. Vineeth N Balasubramanian, Professor, Dept. of CSE, Founding Head, Dept. of AI, IIT Hyderabad "Challenges of Testing and QA for Responsible AI" by Dr. Srinivas Padmanabhuni, CTO and Co-founder, AIEnsured "Legal Framework Around AI" by Dr. U. Bhuvaneshwari, Director - Responsible AI, Standard Chartered "IEEE & IEEE CS Awareness with Mini ICT Quiz" by Mr. H.R. Mohan, IEEE Ambassador & Chair - Events, IEEE CS Madras Registration Fee: Rs. 50 (fifty only) for IEEE Members & Rs. 100 (one hundred only) for others. The Registration Fee Includes: Transport Facilities of SSNCE, Kit, Refreshments, Lunch and e-Certificate of Participation. Last Date to Register: 18th Apr 2024 Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ZaVoSw1puxNfnZGV8 22nd April 2024 at 11 am IST. Webinar SETS presents a virtual expert talk on "The Future of Data Driven Cyber Security Using AI and Machine Learning" by Distinguished Professor SS. Iyengar, Florida International University. For details and to register https://www.linkedin.com/events/thefutureofdatadrivencybersecur718559984070… 27th Apr 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Securing Connected World of IOT/IOE" by Dr. N. Sarat Chandra Babu, Advisor, Data Security Council of India (DSCI), Advisor, Broadband India Forum (BIF), Former ED, Society for Electronic Transactions & Security (SETS). Register at https://bit.ly/3OxQl2L More Events in Apr 2024: https://bit.ly/apr2024events 11th May 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras and ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Upskilling & Cross-Skilling - The Game Changer to Succeed in the Disruptive Era" by Dr. Usha Narasimhan, Talent Development Head, Enterprise Solutions Unit, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3TWpwIG *Interesting Reads And Information Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240411: https://bit.ly/irai-240411 Stories in IRAI -- 240401: https://bit.ly/irai-240401 Stories in IRAI -- 240321: https://bit.ly/irai-240321 Stories in IRAI -- 240311: https://bit.ly/irai-240311 Stories in IRAI -- 240301: https://bit.ly/irai-240301 Stories in IRAI -- 240211: https://bit.ly/irai-240211 Stories in IRAI -- 240201: https://bit.ly/irai-240201 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P

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Article require
by Gaurang Raval 15 Apr '24

15 Apr '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, India One of our Library Patrons is looking for the journal article for academic usage. Details: The Changing Face of Nuclear Proliferation by Jeffrey M Kaplow; International Studies Quarterly, Volume 68, Issue 2, June 2024, sqae045 https://doi.org/10.1093/isq/sqae045 Link: https://academic.oup.com/isq/article-abstract/68/2/sqae045/7645316?redirect… It will be a great, if you can help us (email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in) Thank you 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. 894 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ८९४ https://rru.ac.in/mr-gaurang-raval/

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AIKM 2024
by K.S. Raghavan 14 Apr '24

14 Apr '24

AIKM2024: To commemorate the centenary year of Dr. Ranganathan entering the library profession, the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment in association with the India International Centre is organizing an international summit on AI and Knowledge Management to be held at the India International Centre, New Delhi from 12th to 14th August 2024. Details of the conference, the pre-conference tutorials and some of the key speakers can be found on the conference website (aikm2024.org) The organizers welcome information professionals to register and attend the conference and pre-conference tutorials. The organizers also welcome and invite institutions and organizations to join as academic / corporate partners and support the event. Regards K. S. Raghavan, Member-Secretary, SRELS 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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need this article titled "A Devitt-Proof Constructivism"
by sankha subhra das 13 Apr '24

13 Apr '24

Dear Sir/Madam, I need this article entitled "A Devitt-Proof Constructivism" Authored by: *Dana Goswick* <https://go.gale.com/ps/advancedSearch.do?method=doSearch&searchType=Advance…>Please help Greetings! I am Sankha Subhra Das, the Librarian at SKC College located in the beautiful state of West Bengal, India. If you need any assistance related to books or academic resources, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. You can call me directly at 7980000423 or 9474084860. Looking forward to helping you with your academic pursuits!

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