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IRAI -- 240311 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI and ACM
by Mohan Hr 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

*IRAI -- 240311 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 240311 at https://bit.ly/irai-240311 Curated list of Summer Internships Opportunities 8 Service Industries Driving The On-Demand Economy ChatGPT and Google Gemini Are Both Doomed How much water does AI consume? The public deserves to know How Much Gold Is in Your Computer and How Efficient It Is to Reclaim It 10 female inventors who changed the world forever Metacognitive Study Strategies Does Marriage Really Bring People Happiness? A Discussion The Rizzume: How to Show Rizz in Your Resume 18 of the world’s best metro systems (Delhi is one of them) *Quiz* Twitter/X: Retweet = Instagram: ----------- (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 240321) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 240301: Patni Computers *Past IRAI Posts* 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 Stories in IRAI -- 240121: https://bit.ly/irai-240121 Stories in IRAI -- 240111: https://bit.ly/47tNDCc Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P *Forthcoming Events* 23rd Mar 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Generative AI and AI tools for Higher Education" by Dr. Hemachandran Kannan, Director AI Research Centre, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India. Register at https://bit.ly/487iuo9 More Events in Mar 2024: https://bit.ly/mar2024events 6th Apr 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Does Generative AI Understand Languages?" by Mr Malaya Rout, Director of Data Science, Exafluence, Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3TrJqKn 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

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DRTC Colloquium 4 (2023-2025) Title: Understanding Plagiarism: How similar is too similar?
by Debanjali Bain 12 Mar '24

12 Mar '24

*Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC)* *Indian Statistical Institute* 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 *Colloquium 4(2022-2024)* *Title:* *Understanding Plagiarism: How similar is too similar?* *Abstract* Today, in the world of ideas and innovations, we all know that Plagiarism has become a common issue and a problem, especially in the field of academics and research. Plagiarism is the representation of another person's thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one's own original work. It is considered to be something that violates academic integrity and ethics. Moreover, it is something that leads to a loss of professional reputation and affects the psychology of researchers in the long run. This colloquium aims to explore the various facets of plagiarism, including its definition, types, consequences, and strategies for prevention. By examining case studies, research findings, and best practices, participants will gain a deeper understanding of the complexities surrounding plagiarism and its impact on scholarship and integrity. Additionally, this colloquium will delve into the role of technology in detecting and addressing plagiarism, highlighting the importance of fostering a culture of academic honesty and integrity. Through engaging discussions and interactive sessions, attendees will be equipped with the knowledge and tools needed to navigate the challenges of plagiarism and uphold ethical standards in their academic and professional endeavours. *Topics and Speakers:* Introduction Pranay Ray Types and Levels of Plagiarism Nikhil Raj Plagiarism Detection Tools Mohammed Aaqib KPV Case Study Krishnapriya TR Future Scope Dhritabrata Swarnakar Conclusion Durai Sethupathy M *Coordinator: *Dr. Biswanath Dutta *Date: **13/03/24* *Time: 3:30** pm* *Venue: *DRTC Class Room (G-16), ISI Bangalore.

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There is a deficit digital preservation
by Subbiah Arunachalam 10 Mar '24

10 Mar '24

Friends, Digital scholarly journals are poorly preserved, according to a study of seven million articles. Please see https://www.iastatedigitalpress.com/jlsc/article/id/16288/. Arun

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Fwd: 📢 Calling Academic Librarians! 📚
by Saurabh Prajapati 29 Feb '24

29 Feb '24

Dear Esteemed Colleagues, As we navigate the evolving landscape of academic libraries, your expertise is invaluable. I am currently conducting research focused on the adoption of Electronic Resource Management Systems (ERMS) within academic institutions, with a particular emphasis on the post-pandemic environment. Your participation in this study will provide invaluable insights into the complexities surrounding ERMS implementation and its implications for library services. By sharing your experiences and perspectives, you will contribute to a deeper understanding of the factors influencing ERMS adoption and acceptance. I kindly request a few moments of your time to complete a brief questionnaire, accessible through the following link: *https://forms.gle/FznDsYPvvWsxoGVH8 <https://forms.gle/FznDsYPvvWsxoGVH8>* Rest assured, your responses will be handled with utmost confidentiality and will solely be used for research purposes. Additionally, upon completion of the study, you will have access to the final research report, enabling you to leverage the findings for the advancement of library services within your institution. Your participation is not only appreciated but vital to the success of this research endeavour. Please feel free to extend this invitation to your fellow academic librarians, as their input is equally valuable. Thank you for your dedication to advancing knowledge and improving library services. Your contributions are immensely valued. Warm regards, Saurabh Prajapati, PhD *Saurabh Prajapati, PhD *| MLISc. | UGC-NET | G-SET | PGDCA Deputy Librarian | Ravi J Matthai Library Institute of Rural Management Anand (IRMA) +91 2692 221671 | +91 2692 221674 https://www.irma.ac.in https://rjml-irma.in/ *“The Library is the heart of all the University’s work; directly so, as regards its research work, and indirectly as regards its education all work which derives its life from research work. Scientific research needs a library as well as its laboratories, while for humanities research the library is both library and laboratory in one.” - **- Dr. S. Radhakrishnan (Education Commission – 1948)*

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Call for Papers - PLANNER 2024
by Dr. Miteshkumar Pandya 28 Feb '24

28 Feb '24

Dear Professionals Apologies for cross-posting. PLANNER 2024 Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in the North-Eastern Region (PLANNER) is a bi-annual convention with a special focus on uplifting academic libraries in the North-Eastern region, India in the aspect of library automation and networking. The convention is a forum comprising of practicing and teaching librarians along with experts and students in the LIS profession who will deliberate upon a wide range of topics based upon the theme that is pertinent to library automation and modernization of libraries with a focus on the North-Eastern States of India. PLANNER 2024 is being organized by INFLIBNET Centre in collaboration with Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh during September 19-21, 2024 at Rajiv Gandhi University, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh. CALL FOR PAPERS The Convention seeks high-quality technical papers related to the theme and sub-themes but not limited to the areas specified below. Convention Theme - Libraries in AI Era: Applications and Perspectives Sub-Themes-1: AI and Libraries - Open Science and AI - Generative AI - Ethical Use of AI in Scholarly Communication - Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery - Data Analytics and Text Mining Sub-Themes-2: Role of Libraries for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - Community Engagement and Outreach - Automated / Assisted Data Management - Training, Innovation, and Infrastructure - Best Practices and Case Studies Sub-Themes-3: Indigenous Knowledge and Libraries - Knowledge / Data Repositories - Persistent Identifiers for Repositories - Best Practices and Case Studies The full-text paper must be submitted electronically, as a .DOCX or .ODT file, and uploaded on http://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/submission/ <https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/main.php>. Full Paper Submission Deadline: 30th April, 2024 Paper Submission: https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/submission/ <https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/main.php> Authors Guideline: https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/author_guidelines.php Citation and Referencing Guide: https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/paper_submission.php Stay tuned for getting recent updates at https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/ <https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/main.php> Looking forward to your submissions. Regards Miteshkumar Pandya, Ph.D Scientist - C (Library Science) Information and Library Network Centre P.B. No. 4, Infocity, Gandhinagar - 382007 Gujarat Ph: 079 - 23268294 https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7592-7175

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Who's who in FOSS in India
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Feb '24

24 Feb '24

Friends, Mr Frederick Noronha, one of India's open source pioneers, is compiling a directory of Open Source Software in India called "Who's who in FOSS (Free and Open Source Software) in India." There are many in the LIS community who might have contributed to the development of the FOSS movement. If you are one of them, please get in touch with Fred. You may also alert other FOSS users you know to do so. All you need to send are the following. Name Education Alma mater Contribution to FOSs Email Here is Frderick Noronha's email address: fredericknoronha(a)gmail.com Let the FOSS movement in India thrive and grow in strength. With best wishes, Arun

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Your Suggestions on Reforming scientific publishing
by Subbiah Arunachalam 22 Feb '24

22 Feb '24

- Friends, The International Science Council would like you to have your say on the future of scientific publishing (or scholarly communication). 1. Key principles of scientific publishing (or scholarly communication) 2. The case of reform of scientific publishing Two new papers have been released on *The Key Principles of Scientific Publishing and The Case for Reform of Scientific Publishing*. Read our news item and contribute to the dialogue. <https://council.science/current/blog/reforming-scientific-publishing/?utm_s…> Please see https://council.science/current/blog/reforming-scientific-publishing/. Please share this mail with the faculty, students and other researchers in your campus. Everyone's views will be given serious consideration. With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Webinar: AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly? on March 20, at 11:00 AM EST
by Sourav Debnath 21 Feb '24

21 Feb '24

Please join us for the joint webinar* by ASIS&T SIG-III, SIG-AI, and South Asia Chapter on March 20, at 11:00 AM EST* *AI for Information Access: How Do We Do It Responsibly?* Register here <https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/zLEj44Nr> https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/zLEj44Nr *Webinar Description* Over the last several years, AI-driven informational systems have proliferated around us. The pace at which AI is getting integrated in search, recommendation, and decision-support systems has quickened recently. Many of these are built on hopes and hypes of what AI could deliver, but it is not always clear when or if a real value to individuals and society is provided that justifies the risks we take in building and delivering such solutions. These systems are often mired in bias and unfairness (to individuals or groups), lack transparency and accountability, and provide information that are fabricated and even toxic. We are at a crossroad where we have important choices to make that will impact many aspects of our lives in profound ways. Can we overcome the challenges posed by applying AI solutions and leverage their potential for all of us? Can we mitigate risks and harms enough to bring the reward-to-risk ratio high enough for various areas like education, healthcare, and information access? Can we do this right? Providing examples of accessibility, education, healthcare, and policy. We will learn about the need for advancements not just at technical levels, but also at policy, societal, and even philosophical levels. The speaker also will bring forth some of these recent opportunities and challenges with AI to highlight where and why we are seeing the issues that hinder us from getting real benefits of AI at the societal level. *Presenter* Dr Chirag Shah <https://ischool.uw.edu/people/faculty/profile/chirags>, Professor of Information and Computer Science, University of Washington (UW), USA. Best regards, Sourav

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Research Survey Questionnaire
by Dr.Dattatraya Kalbande 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Dear Professional Colleagues, I am currently conducting a research survey on "Librarians’ Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Integration in Academic Libraries in India: A Case Study." I kindly request a few moments of your valuable time to complete this survey. Your input is invaluable and will contribute significantly to advancing our understanding in this field. Please rest assured that all information provided will be utilized solely for research purposes, and your personal details will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, never to be disclosed publicly. Thank you for your cooperation and support. Please click on the following link to complete the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdceWzIUtKoJQh6N83RVirak53_uvr77sl… Warm regards, Dr. Dattatraya Kalbande Librarian J. Watumull Sadhubella Girls College Ulhasnagar, Dist. Thane (Maharashtra) Contact Detail:- 9403773528 *P**lease SAVE PAPER & HELP THE WORLD GO GREEN* *Please don't print this email unless absolutely necessary.* *If necessary print it in a booklet format on both sides.*

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Our feedback on your Koha ILMS cloud hosting tender requirements
by Atanu Garai 20 Feb '24

20 Feb '24

Hi LIS Community, We would like to share our feedback on the tendering requirements that Librarians are making for Koha cloud hosting for your consideration for the next tender. We welcome your feedback on this. I will take a moment to introduce SocialWell. We are a data + content startup recognized by Odisha Startup and Microsoft Startup programs. We are supporting libraries in Koha cloud hosting as part of our digital content strategy. We have designed, developed, and implemented two large-scale, multi-lingual, and multi-content digital libraries at global and national scale - Globethics Library (https://globethics.net) and Mekong School Digital Library (https://library.mekongschool.org) We are in the process of implementing of a national digital library in an East African country. Koha Cloud Hosting tender requirements 1. Tenders require the agency to be based in the institution's state - This is not required. If you have implemented any ILMS, it's trivial to get the data and import in Koha. Should be accomplished within 3 days. 2. Tenders require the agency to have implemented Koha cloud hosting for the same university: This clause is not required. There is no technical challenges and expertise required in Koha cloud hosting that you would need a validation from your own university. 3. Tender require Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 20,000 EMD: We literally charge Rs. 10,000 per year for the cloud hosting, as we charge only what our cloud provider charges us. If the contract value itself is Rs. 10,000, how can we justify giving an EMD of Rs. 10,000? 4. Entire process takes 2 months to close: Now that you know the contract value, the process should be digitized requiring no paper trail and your selection of the agency can be completed in one week and deployment in another 1 week. Why we are doing this 1. We want to bring innovations in the library space that would lead to at least 5X usage of your resources. 2. In the short term, the UI for Koha is not at all user friendly. We want to revamp that UI and make the UI open source. We don't want to create a project unless we have around 20 libraries using our services. 2. Unjustifiable tender clauses are preventing us to submit applications. We look forward to hearing your feedback. Best regards, Atanu Atanu Garai SocialWell w: www.socialwell.net<http://www.socialwell.net/>

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Fwd: Let's discuss: A History of Peer Review and Global Preprints Landscape
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 Feb '24

17 Feb '24

Friends, If you know of some bright young postdoctoral/senior doctoral students whose interests go beyond their own research but includes improving the way science advances collectively, please recommend them to talk to ASAPbio. They could apply for the position of ASAPbio Fellows, a kind of ambassador in their nation/region. There are some Fellows in India already. You might also wish to listen to Prof. Ludo Waltman, Director, CWTS, Leiden, who will be talking about preprints and post peer review. With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: ASAPbio <anna.drangowskaway(a)asapbio.org> Date: Fri, Feb 16, 2024 at 8:47 PM Subject: Let's discuss: A History of Peer Review and Global Preprints Landscape To: <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Plus apply for the Executive Director position or join as as an ASAPbio Fellow! ASAPbio newsletter February 2024 *Lunch & Learn, Hiring Executive Director, Community Call, Fellows Program, Copenhagen Local Hub & more!* Lunch & Learn: History of Peer Review Join us for our first lunch & learn session, where we will cover a brief history of peer review! These sessions will run every other month and will be short 30-minute calls dedicated to a specific topic of interest to the community. Open to all members of the ASAPbio community. *February 21, 2024, 9am PST / noon EST / 5pm GMT* Sign up! <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> *Become a preprint advocate: apply now to be a 2024 ASAPbio Fellow* To support the members of our community who want to deepen their engagement with preprints, we have hosted the ASAPbio Fellows program <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> since 2020. *We are now thrilled to open applications for the fifth cohort of the program. * If you are new to preprints and want to learn more about their use or have you been using preprints for a while and now want to engage others, our Fellows program is for you! This year, there will be two tracks to the program, which will run from April – to August/November 2024. *Culture & Community track* The primary activities of the Fellows program occur as part of the culture and community track. This culminates in Fellows delivering a local talk about preprints. This track runs April-August 2024. *Project work* An additional and optional track in the Fellows program where you work in collaboration with other Fellows to help develop an ASAPbio strategic initiative. This track runs June-November 2024. *Recently, our 2023 Fellow, Ioannis Tsagakis, has written a piece <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…>about his experience as a Fellow. Read it <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> and learn firsthand what you can expect from the ASAPbio Fellows Program!* The program is now *open for applications until 18 March 2024*. Apply! <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> Executive Director of ASAPbio (deadline Feb 19) The ASAPbio team is working to make scholarly communication in the life sciences more open and efficient by catalyzing cultural change in scholarly communication, for instance around the use of preprints and other interim research products, transparent review, and other innovations! *We are hiring the Executive Director* to lead ASAPbio's mission. If you are enthusiastic about preprints and Open Science, check out our job opening! Learn more and apply! <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> Empower your research with preprints - Presentation of ASAPbio Copenhagen Local Hub If you are in Copenhagen on February 20, 2024, join ASAPbio Copenhagen Local Hub for their first event! Sign up for the event! <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> *Preprints across the globe; landscapes, perceptions and challenges with Ludo Waltman* At our next Community call, on 19 March 2024, we will discuss the globalization of preprints. The adoption of preprints varies greatly across geographical regions, with many of the efforts to drive adoption originating from the US and Western EU. However, this approach often neglects the opinions and needs of others. In this community call we will hear from Ludo Waltman about the perceptions of preprints across different regions and discuss how to better approach the uptake of preprints with a global mindset. Speakers: Ludo Waltman, Leiden University. *19 March 2024 at noon EST/9am PST/5pm GMT/6pm CET* Sign up for the event! <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> Laying the foundation for preprints at EMBL – an interview with Victoria Yan Victoria Yan started her preprint advocate journey as the Project Coordinator for ASAPbio’s ReimagineReview. She is now an Open Science Research Information Specialist at EMBL in Heidelberg, Germany. In the following interview, *we discuss how EMBL is promoting the use of recognition of preprints from an institutional perspective.* Read the blog post! <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> News roundup 'Make Publishing More Efficient And Equitable By Supporting A “Publish, Then Review” Model <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…>' Jessica Polka's article for The Federation of American Scientists regarding the benefits of the preprints and public peer review and recommendations for governing bodies to make publishing more equitable. 'Supporting open science at PLOS Biology <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…>' An article that reflects on open science practices in PLOS Biology journal. 'Looking back on four years of Published Peer Review at PLOS <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…>' An analysis of the data from the last four years regarding Published Peer Review History in PLOS journals. Jobs and Opportunities The African Reproducibility Network (AREN) 2024 Training Program <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> is open for applications—the deadline is 23rd February 2024. [image: LinkedIn] <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> [image: Twitter] <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> [image: Website] <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> [image: YouTube] <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> *Copyright © 2024 ASAPbio. Except where noted, content is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International license <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…>.* You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. *Our mailing address is:* ASAPbio 3739 Balboa St # 1038 San Francisco, California 94121 Add us to your address book <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/vcard?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb9&id=5…> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/profile?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb9&id…> or unsubscribe from this list <https://asapbio.us19.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=fe948d7bf102cf569b61a2cb…> . -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Why can't Indian universities follow the KU model and make new knowledge freely accessibe by all?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Feb '24

16 Feb '24

Friends, Please visit https://lib.ku.edu/kairos-journal. *Why can't leading Indian higher educational institutes, e. g. IISc, IITs, BHU, JNU, DU, follow the example of Kansas Libraries and host journals (and lecture notes, textbooks, etc.) in open access space, making scholarship available worldwide?* *With best wishes,* *Subbiah Arunachalam *

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Big publisher appears to favour quantity ll quality
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

This news story may be of interest to both researchers and academic librarians. https://retractionwatch.com/2024/02/12/econ-journal-board-quits-en-masse-be… Best. Arun

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Fwd: Are you using OpenStax? Let us know in 1 easy step!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 14 Feb '24

14 Feb '24

Please spread the word among faculty and Bachelor's and Master's students. Thanks. Arun ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: OpenStax <info(a)openstax.org> Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2024, 10:30 Subject: Are you using OpenStax? Let us know in 1 easy step! To: <subbiah.arunachalam(a)gmail.com> Help us create more free educational resources! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [image: OpenStax] <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/2024-02-13/21dsxh6/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQ…> We believe education is a public good ------------------------------ As one of the world’s largest publishers of open educational resources, we need your help to keep our momentum going. *To continue creating free resources for you and your students, we need to know what exactly you're using!* If you've decided to use OpenStax in your classroom this spring, please take a minute to fill out our adoption form below. Our future philanthropic funding is based on faculty adoptions and the number of students we impact, so *your response plays a huge role in helping millions of students experience an affordable, engaging education!* Tell us you're using OpenStax! <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/spring-email-4-prospects-adopt/21dsxh9/2…> ------------------------------ *So, how exactly does your adoption update help us create more free textbooks and resources?* ------------------------------ 1 <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/spring-email-4-prospects-adopt/21dsxh9/2…> As part of Rice University, a nonprofit institution, we rely on your updates to help us secure donations and future philanthropic funding. The more we can quantify our impact, the more support we can garner to continue doing what we love. ------------------------------ 2 <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/spring-email-4-prospects-adopt/21dsxh9/2…> By knowing which textbooks and offerings are most utilized, we're able to create more resources based on what is actually being used in classrooms across the globe. C O N N E C T W I T H U S : <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/21dsxhd/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQNv…> <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/21dsxhh/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQNv…> <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/openstax/21dsxhl/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQNv…> *Donate to OpenStax today <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/onation-support-openstax-email/21dsxhp/2…>* *Copyright © 2024, All rights reserved.* update subscription preferences <https://www2.openstax.org/openstax-email-preferences?ehash=a8da8385ab7083bf…> Our mailing address is: OpenStax 6100 Main St. MS-375 Houston, Texas 77005 <https://www2.openstax.org/e/218812/2024-02-13/21dsxhs/2284776695/h/vdAFh9zQ…>

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DRTC Colloquium 1 (2023-2025) Title: Navigating UX in Libraries: Crafting User-Centric Experiences for Evolving Patron Needs
by Debanjali Bain 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC) Indian Statistical Institute 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bangalore, 560 059 Colloquium 1 (2023-2025) Title: Navigating UX in Libraries: Crafting User-Centric Experiences for Evolving Patron Needs Abstract User experience (UX) is a popular and influential concept in the design and evaluation of library services and spaces. UX in libraries has become a pivotal aspect of shaping engaging and accessible interactions for patrons. Libraries are adapting to meet evolving user needs, leveraging UX principles to enhance discoverability and accessibility of different resources. The colloquium focuses on the critical intersection of User Experience and the contemporary challenges faced by librarians in the transformative age. This presentation delves into the art of enhancing user experiences within libraries, exploring the impact of digital transformations and evolving information-seeking habits. Practical strategies to make libraries more user-centric will be highlighted, ensuring they align seamlessly with the changing needs of patrons in today's dynamic landscape. By navigating through the complexities of UX, librarians can craft experiences that bridge the traditional and the contemporary. With UX knowledge, librarians can be empowered with insights to transform their spaces, services, and digital interfaces. The focus will be on user needs and serving them better through user-centric approaches. Topics and speakers: Introduction: UX for Libraries CH Nishanth Kumar Information Seeking Behavior, IA, and Navigation Jahnavi Sreeram Applied Holistic UX Batsal Patwa Improvement through Interaction Design Racha Singh Case Study and Conclusion Nivashini Kohila T Coordinator: Dr. Biswanath Dutta Date: 13/02/24 Time: 3:30 pm Venue: DRTC Class Room (G-16), ISI Bangalore.

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Academic Publishing Statistics
by Subbiah Arunachalam 12 Feb '24

12 Feb '24

Friends, See "Academic Publishers Statistics" June 21, 2023 by Dimitrije Curcic. https://wordsrated.com/academic-publishing-statistics/#more-7601 Here are some excerpts. The worldwide revenue from academic publishing stands at over $19 billion per year. Out of this figure, over 50% is attributed to 5 major publishing companies – Elsevier, John Wiley & Sons, Taylor & Francis, Springer Nature, and SAGE. [These corporations are collectively referred to as the publishing oligarchs] The academic publishing industry has one of the biggest profit margins, sometimes amounting to 40%. Major players in academic publishing generate larger profit margins than some of the most successful tech companies, like Google and Amazon. Elsevier is the biggest academic publishing company in the world, generating over $3.35 in revenue. SAGE, Springer Nature, and John Wiley & Sons all generate over $1.5 billion annually. **** The Indian Government is planning to adopt the *One Nation One Subscription* (ONOS) plan. The implementation has been postponed at least twice. If adopted, it would mean paying unaffordably huge sums to these (and other publishers). It is difficult to believe that the publishers will agree to accept a penny less than what they have been earning from India currently. Indeed, they will ask for much more for two reasons, viz. their journals would become accessible to many times more institutions and individuals than at present, and usually they increase prices of journals/ bundles by 6-10% every year. Argentina attempted a similar programme in 2021. Their pilot programme was restricted to providing access to universities and students but not the lay public. India would do well to join the worldwide movement of community-led open science and promote initiatives such as Green open access, interoperable institutional and global repositories, preprints followed by post public peer review,open access databases, and work closely with non-commercial efforts like the Leiden ranking With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam

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OA books
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Feb '24

11 Feb '24

Friends, Over 78,000 academic peer-reviewed *open access* books are listed in the Directory of Open Access Books. JSTOR offers more than 9,000 open access (OA) books from 125+ publishers, covering various disciplines and languages, Please see https://www.cornellpress.cornell.edu/cornell-open/ How many of our students and faculty are using them? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Should AI companies take free advantage of public domain material gathered by a large community of 'open' folks over the years?
by Subbiah Arunachalam 11 Feb '24

11 Feb '24

Friends, Please see https://creativecommons.org/2024/02/11/an-invitation-for-creators-activists… . And contribute your views. Arun

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New Usage Statistics feature in Koha for all your electronic resources
by vinod mishra 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Dear All The Koha community recently incorporated a new Electronic Resource Management module in Koha. Starting from version 23.11, the new “eUsage” feature has been introduced within this module. This functionality empowers librarians to promptly generate usage statistics reports without relying on third-party services from different publishers. Librarians will now have the flexibility to produce customized reports at their convenience. The following steps, accompanied by examples, are outlined to activate and generate e-resource reports from Koha. It is important to note that this feature supports COUNTER 5 Code of Practice compliant reports. For details please refer to: https://itshelp.co.in/2024/02/guide-to-generating-electronic-resource-usage… With Regards, Vinod Kumar Mishra, (Ph.D, MLISC, MA, B.Sc, DCA) Assistant Librarian, Biju Patnaik Central Library (BPCL), NIT Rourkela, Sundergadh-769008, Odisha, India. Mob:91+9439420860 URL: https://vinod.itshelp.co.in/ <http://vinod.itshelp.co.in/> ORCID ID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874 <http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4666-7874> Scopus ID: 57223138343 *"Spiritual relationship is far more precious than physical. Physical relationship divorced from spiritual is body without soul" -- Mahatma Gandhi*

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Copyright and OA to research
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Feb '24

07 Feb '24

Friends, Here is a survey being conduced by Prof. John Willinsky, founder of PKP-OJS software and the Khosla Family professor Emerits at Stanford University, and Stefanie Savage, Scholarly Communication and Copyright librarian of the University of British Columbia. All Academic and research librarians are encouraged to take part. Please spread the word among academic and research librarians. With best wishes, Arun *Copyright and Open Access to Research: An International Survey of Academic Librarians* Thank you for your interest in this study. The aim of this research is to explore academic librarian attitudes towards copyright reform, particularly as it relates to changes that may help support open access to research. This survey consists of 7 items and, with the background information provided, should take approximately 15 minutes to complete. No personal identifying information will be requested or captured, including your IP address. Only general information about your professional role and country of residence will be recorded. As data is collected anonymously, once submitted, it cannot be withdrawn. The responses you provide will be stored in a restricted-access electronic file on University of British Columbia secure servers and may be used in academic publications, conference presentations, and reports for external organizations and websites. Please note that researchers may be required by granting agencies or journals to make their findings or de-identified data available at the time of publication in order to comply with principles of open access, which serve to foster the broad dissemination of research findings to the public. Because survey responses are collected anonymously, the open distribution of survey data does not have any additional impact on respondents. The Co-investigators on this project are Stephanie Savage, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Services Librarian, University of British Columbia and John Willinsky, Khosla Family Professor Emeritus, Stanford University. If you have questions you can contact the researchers at stephanie.savage(a)ubc.ca, or willinsk(a)stanford.edu. *Who can you contact if you have complaints or concerns about the study?* If you have any concerns or complaints about your rights as a research participant and/or your experiences while participating in this study, contact the Research Participant Complaint Line in the UBC Office of Research Ethics at 604-822-8598 or if long distance, e-mail RSIL(a)ors.ubc.ca or call toll free 1-877-822-8598. Reference Ethics ID # H23-03320 - *Yes, I consent to participating in this survey.* - *No, I do not consent to participating in this survey.*

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI & ACM
by Mohan Hr 06 Feb '24

06 Feb '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI & ACM * 10th Feb 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "AI Tools for Academic Research, Writing and Publishing" by Dr. K.S. Sowmiya Rani, Editor, Editage & Founder, Sowmis_AWW. Register at https://bit.ly/3RwgeAP 24th Feb 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai & Hindustan Chamber of Commerce cordially invite you to the webinar on "Use Cases in AI Integrated AR & VR" by Mr. S.K. Prahalad, Founder & CEO, ZyenaLABS - India & Finland. Register at https://bit.ly/3U9xv5R More Events in Feb 2024: https://bit.ly/feb2024events 9th Mar 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 23rd Mar 2024 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI & ACM Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "Generative AI and AI tools for Higher Education" by Dr. Hemachandran Kannan, Director AI Research Centre, Woxsen University, Hyderabad, India. Register at https://bit.ly/487iuo9 *Interesting Reads And Information Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240201: https://bit.ly/irai-240201 Stories in IRAI -- 240121: https://bit.ly/irai-240121 Stories in IRAI -- 240111: https://bit.ly/47tNDCc Stories in IRAI -- 240101: https://bit.ly/irai-240101 Stories in IRAI -- 231221: https://bit.ly/irai-231221 Stories in IRAI -- 231211: https://bit.ly/irai-231211 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P

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Research Questionnaire for LIS Professionals: Scholarly Productivity and Publishing Practices of Indian Library and Information Science Professionals
by Shiva Kumara SU 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Dear Professionals, I am Mr. Shiva Kumara S U, Research Scholar in the Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University, Tumakuru, Karnataka, India. I have undertaken research work on the topic entitled “Scholarly Productivity and Publishing Practices of Indian Library and Information Science Professionals: An Exploratory Study” under the guidance of Prof. B.T. Sampath Kumar, Professor and Chairman, Department of Studies and Research in Library and Information Science, Tumkur University. In support of my research work, I am herewith sharing a questionnaire which aimed to know the publishing practices of LIS professionals. I shall be grateful to you if you could answer the questions and express your views as accurately as possible. The information collected from you will be kept confidential and used only for research purpose. Click here to respond to the Survey. <https://forms.gle/vLu2pMA7qeGHJwLj7> *or * Google form Link: https://forms.gle/vLu2pMA7qeGHJwLj7 Thanking you Shiva Kumara S U *Research Scholar*

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Urgent Request for Assistance: LMS Software Acquisition Metadata Needed for Project
by H KRISHNAN kallada 05 Feb '24

05 Feb '24

Dear Sir and Esteemed Members, I am writing to seek a small favour from all of you. As an integral part of my project, *I find myself in need of Acquisition metadata / Acquisition field names associated with LMS software, with a specific focus on * *'Evergreen' <https://evergreen-ils.org/> *and * 'Newgenlib <https://sourceforge.net/projects/newgenlib/>'.* Despite my best efforts, the search for authentic acquisition metadata has proven to be an arduous task, rendering my attempts futile. Regrettably, I find myself at a juncture where this request stands as my last recourse to shed light on the matter. If any esteemed member within our fraternity is currently utilizing either of these software solutions, I kindly request you to reach out to me at your earliest convenience. You can contact me via email at *'harikrishnan(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in <harikrishnan(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in>'* or *'jsharikrish(a)gmail.com <jsharikrish(a)gmail.com>'*. Your assistance in this matter would be immensely valuable for the successful completion of my project. Your cooperation and assistance in this matter would be invaluable and greatly appreciated, contributing significantly to the successful completion of my project. Thank you for your time and consideration. Yours sincerely, Harikrishnan J S Research Associate DRTC, ISI- Bangalore Mob: 7356758702 Email: harikrishnan(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in

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Invitation to attend a National Webinar on Unlocking Library Data: Transforming Raw Data into Insights through Visualisations on 16th February 2024 at 3.30 pm.
by girish kunkur 03 Feb '24

03 Feb '24

Dear Library Professionals, Greetings from LNMIIT Central Library, Jaipur! We are pleased to inform you that the LNMIIT Central Library is organizing a webinar on Webinar on Unlocking Library Data: Transforming Raw Data into Insights through Visualisations by Dr. Vinit Kumar, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, Lucknow. You are cordially invited to register and attend this webinar on 16th February 2024 at 3.30 pm. Participation certificates will be issued to all attendees. This webinar delves into the world of data visualisation and its power to unlock hidden insights within your library system. You will learn about the wealth of information buried within your library data, including borrowing trends, user demographics, resource usage, and more. It teaches you various visualisation techniques from charts and graphs to interactive dashboards, learning how to tailor them to reveal specific trends and patterns. It allows you to translate data into meaningful stories that inform strategic decision-making. Identify areas for improvement, optimize resource allocation, and understand user preferences to better serve your community. Whether you're a Librarian, an Information Professional, or simply curious about data analysis, this talk will equip you with the knowledge and tools to unlock the potential of your library data. A detailed brochure of the webinar is attached for your quick access. The links for the same are given below: Register for the Webinar before 14th February 2024 https://forms.gle/GeZK3KkVGYruwJmR7 JOIN THE WEBINAR https://meet.google.com/azb-tzrd-fro We're looking forward to your participation. With regards Giridhar M Kunkur Librarian The LNM Institute of Information Technology (Deemed University) Jaipur - 302031, Rajasthan, India. Mob: 7737376070 Direct No 0141-3526121 Intercom: 6121 e-mail: giridhar.kunkur(a)lnmiit.ac.in<mailto:giridhar.kunkur@lnmiit.ac.in> Website: https://www.lnmiit.ac.in/ Linkedin<http://www.linkedin.com/in/lnmiit-central-library-97a5b8219> | Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065075379589> | Instagram<http://instagram.com/lnmiit_central_library> | YouTube<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYt-5FPMD22CrrHhrTDRDUA> [https://res.cdn.office.net/assets/mail/file-icon/png/pdf_16x16.png]Unlocking Library Insights - Library Data Visualisation Webinar Poster.pdf<https://1drv.ms/b/s!Ajv8nHRQDl51mTBMragZT2Nu0_8F>

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The Leiden Ranking
by Subbiah Arunachalam 03 Feb '24

03 Feb '24

Friends, Please visit https://open.leidenranking.com/ for the New Leiden Ranking (based on OpenAlex, an open-access database). "The Leiden Ranking provides indicators of scientific impact, collaboration, and open access publishing. Size matters when comparing universities: performance can be viewed from an absolute or a relative perspective (e.g., the *number* versus the *percentage* of highly cited publications). That is why size-dependent and size-independent indicators are consistently presented together in the Leiden Ranking. This highlights that both types of indicators need to be taken into account." With best wishes Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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