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Financial assistance for taking part in international conferences
by Subbiah Arunachalam 20 May '24

20 May '24

Friends, *Please spread the word*, especially among research students and early career researchers. I received this from a friend. **** Are you an Indian researcher with accepted research work for presentation at an international scientific seminar, symposium, conference, or workshop and in need of financial assistance? Numerous agencies in India offer support for such endeavors. For detailed guidelines, please refer to the following links: SERB: https://lnkd.in/dKgJZDwk DBT: https://lnkd.in/dXhzTZ8Y CSIR: https://lnkd.in/diYyhAHf ICMR: https://lnkd.in/dvewGgea NHBM-DAE: https://lnkd.in/d83AxcZa INSA: https://lnkd.in/dMrJVq-R UGC: https://lnkd.in/ddXqKwPa AICTE-INAE: https://lnkd.in/deGVAfmi SJEF: https://lnkd.in/d__CHzaq NBHM: https://lnkd.in/d83AxcZa ICPR: https://lnkd.in/dJSmrqpk India Network Foundation Travel Grant: https://lnkd.in/dwSbaS2h DBT-CTEP: https://lnkd.in/dXhzTZ8Y ACM India-IARCS: https://lnkd.in/dueBdMVf SHIVDASANI FOUNDATION : https://lnkd.in/dBSjrrSq IBRO: https://lnkd.in/dwhYSjmE IITB: https://lnkd.in/dgbjzQV8 RSC-IND: https://lnkd.in/dtqM-FJz -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Opportunity for Project Trainee at JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
by Suresh Balutagi 18 May '24

18 May '24

Dear Professionals, We would highly appreciate it if you could kindly bring the following announcement to the notice of interested candidates and also request that you encourage 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 consistently 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 Librarian (I/c) JRD Tata Memorial Library Indian Institute of Science Bengaluru - 560 012. bbsuresh(a)iisc.ac.in

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by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '24

17 May '24

Friends, ALA has come up with this statement: https://stories.gilead.com/articles/from-the-margins-gilead-book-uniquely-c… . Do we need one like this in India to restore more rights for users? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Librarians must interact with researchers much more than they
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '24

17 May '24

Fellow Academic and research Librarians, All of us know our work is not confined to what we do with inanimate objects - books, reports, online content, managing our budgets to get the maximum benefit to our clients/users, and so on. The most important part of any, especially an academic/research, library is not these physical things and not even efficient management of the scarce resources allotted to the library. It is people as Washington State University's business librarian Gabriella Reznowski would tell you. See how in partnership with Assistant professor Amrita Lahiri, Ms Reznowski helped Lahiri's entrepreneurial management class complete their term project in which they pick a research question focused on entrepreneurship and conduct a survey of the literature relevant to their question. They interview entrepreneurs and use databases such as Pitchbook and Statista to find answers.Dr Lahiri considers the university's libraries to be a critical ally in pursuing this objective. Please see https://news.wsu.edu/news/2024/05/16/carson-colleges-amrita-lahiri-named-re… . The question for us in India is how often do we see such active collaboration between faculty and librarians even in the best of our higher educational institutions? Saying that in the Internet era researchers have direct access to the info they need through their laptops is not good enough. How many of us know the current questions our professors and students are investigating? How often do we meet them and discuss their information needs? I have had the privilege of knowing a few librarians who excelled in serving their academic clients beyond their expectations. I will only name two of them: Mr V Sarangan, who came from Salem in Tamil Nadu with a Third class BA and a basic diploma/degree in library science to join as a technical assistant in the CSIR headquarter's library in New Delhi. His lowly status notwithstanding he did a marvellous jof. He knew which officer, be it the Director General or Head of Planning or Manpower division, would benefit by reading which latest arrivals from among the books, reports, journal articles, etc. Then there was Ratnakar, now retired, of the Raman Research Institute, who knew the research interests of virtually every researcher in the campus from the Director down to the freshly recruited research student. I have benefited much from both of them although I was not working in the same institution. I would like to hear such positive examples from the current crop of librarians. With best wishes, Subbiah Arunachalam http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Suggestions for improving the scholarly communication ecosystem in India
by Subbiah Arunachalam 17 May '24

17 May '24

Friends, I have some suggestions for Indian scientists and those involved in supporting research. 1. All publishing authors (from India) may be persuaded to register with ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) and obtain a unique author identity. Mine is below the signature line. [To obtain a unique ORCID identity, one may follow these steps: 1. *Register for an ORCID ID*: - Visit the ORCID website[1] and click on "Register now." - Fill in your name, email address, and create a password. - If you already have an ORCID ID, select the appropriate option; otherwise, continue with the registration process[4]. 2. *Verify Your Information*: - Review the list of researchers with similar names and select the correct profile or continue with registration if you don't have an ORCID ID yet[4]. 3. *Set Up Your Profile*: - Create a password and adjust the visibility settings for your profile to ensure it is visible to everyone, as ORCID is designed to help researchers share their information with others[4]. 4. *Agree to Terms and Register*: - Check the terms of use boxes, complete the registration process, and confirm that you are not a robot[4]. 5. *Utilize Your ORCID ID*: - Once registered, your ORCID ID will serve as a unique and persistent identifier throughout your career, even if your name changes or you move to a different organization[4]. 6. *Link Your Publications and Works*: - Add your publications, funding information, and other works to your ORCID profile to showcase your research output and achievements[4]. By following these steps, you can easily obtain a unique ORCID identity that distinguishes you as a researcher and helps in accurately attributing your scholarly work[4][5]. Citations: [1] https://orcid.org [2] https://libguides.uprm.edu/orcid-en [3] https://info.orcid.org/documentation/api-tutorials/api-tutorial-get-and-aut… [4] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFpgseSN7kE [5] https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/orcid/index} **** 2. All institutions which are shown as affiliations in the byline of a research article/report/preprint/any other kind of published stuff should be persuaded to register and obtain unique organizational RoR (Research Organization Registry). [To obtain a unique institutional identity using the Research Organization Registry (ROR), please follow these steps: 1. *Check if your institution already has a ROR ID* - Search for your institution on the ROR website[3] to see if it already has a unique ROR ID assigned. - If your institution is listed, you can use the provided ROR ID. 2. *Request a new ROR ID if needed* - If your institution is not listed, you can request a new ROR ID by submitting a form on the ROR website[3]. - Provide details about your institution, such as its official name, website, and address. **** 3. *Validate and update your institution's ROR profile* - Once your institution has a ROR ID, review the associated profile information for accuracy. - If any details need to be updated, such as name variants or address information, you can request changes by contacting the ROR team[3]. **** 4. *Open Researcher and Contributor ID* - Encourage researchers affiliated with your institution to include the ROR ID in their publications and grant applications. - Provide guidance to researchers on how to properly format and include the ROR ID. **** 5. *Monitor and maintain your institution's ROR profile* - Regularly review your institution's ROR profile to ensure that it remains accurate and up-to-date. - If any changes occur, such as mergers, name changes, or new campuses, update the ROR profile accordingly[3]. By obtaining a unique ROR ID and maintaining an accurate institutional profile, your institution can ensure consistent and reliable identification in research information systems and databases[3]. Citations: [1] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8391995/ [2] https://www.techtarget.com/iotagenda/definition/unique-identifier-UID [3] https://clarivate.com/blog/getting-the-full-picture-institutional-unificati… [4] https://education.icar.gov.in/Latest_Universal_Student_ID_for_ICAR_for_webs… [5] https://www.thehindu.com/education/registration-of-students-for-unique-iden… for accuracy. **** 3. We should insist that all authors deposit their published work both in *Zenodo.org* and *BASE* in the interest of long term preservation and ease of access to anyone, anywhere, anytime. I have already done that. Both are managed by reputed organizations and are free to use. Librarians in academic and other research-performing institutions may be given training to assist in this. 4. Authors may be persuaded to adopt preprint as the first choice of communication of all new results. There are many of them (and one can obtain a list from COAR), the well-known ones being arXiv, bioRxiv, chemRxiv, SocArXiv, etc. 5. Authors may be persuaded NOT to publish in commercial journals. If they still want to do that they should not pay APC. Certainly NO FUNDING AGENCY SHOULD UNDERWRITE APC. Transferring taxpayers; money to publishers is immoral and unethical. With best wishes, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658On

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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 17 May '24

17 May '24

Dear Sir Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat, India One of our Library Patrons is looking for under listed Articles for her Academic usage. Details: 1. https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1383762123000711 2. https://journals.lww.com/amjforensicmedicine/abstract/9900/the_role_of_fing… It will be great, if you can help us. (email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in) Thank you in advance Regards | सादर *Gaurang Raval *| *गौरांग रावल* Library & Information Officer | पुस्तकालय और सूचना अधिकारी *Rashtriya Raksha University India *| *राष्ट्रीय रक्षा विश्वविद्यालय भारत* Lavad - Dehgam, Gandhinagar – 382305 | लवाड - देहगाम, गांधीनगर - ३८२३०५ Gujarat, India | गुजरात, भारत Contact No: 8160885285; Ext. 894 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ८९४ https://rru.ac.in/mr-gaurang-raval/ RRU <https://rru.ac.in/>| Library <https://rru.ac.in/library-facilities/> | OPAC <https://opac.rru.ac.in/>| RemoteXS <https://rru.remotexs.in/user/login> |Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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Papers matter and not journals or publishers
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 May '24

16 May '24

Friends, Often scientists and librarians go by big names. But not all papers in big name journals are top class and not all journals published by big name publishers are decent journals. Please see what is happening at Wiley: https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2024/05/15/wiley-shutter-19… https://retractionwatch.com/2023/03/21/nearly-20-hindawi-journals-delisted-… What really matters is what is in an individual paper and NOT in which journal it was published or by which publisher. Best wishes. Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658

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Fwd: Broadcasting of INFLIBNET Open Day Event on YouTube Channel on May 16, 2024
by Shamprasad Pujar 16 May '24

16 May '24

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: No Reply: INFLIBNET Event <noreply.event1(a)mail.inflibnet.ac.in> Date: Wed, May 15, 2024 at 11:44 PM Subject: Broadcasting of INFLIBNET Open Day Event on YouTube Channel on May 16, 2024 To: <pujar(a)igidr.ac.in> Dear Professional, Greetings from INFLIBNET Centre! We are pleased to inform you that the INFLIBNET Open Day Event, scheduled to be held on May 16, 2024, will be broadcasted live on YouTube channel. This initiative aims to extend the reach of the event to a wider audience, allowing remote participants to listen the proceedings of the event. The live broadcast will commence at 10:00 AM and will cover key sessions, including inauguration, Ideathon presentations, exhibition and Open Day houses. We encourage you to share this information with your colleagues, inviting them to participate virtually in the INFLIBNET Open Day Event through our YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unX0y0gXnbU Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to your active participation in the event, whether in person or online. Warm regards, Team Open Day INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar

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Basics of Grant Proposal Writing Self-Study Course
by Shamprasad Pujar 14 May '24

14 May '24

Dear Members, It may be of interest to some of you. Basics of Grant Proposal Writing Self-Study Course https://www.authoraid.info/en/news/details/1958/ Thanks and Regards, Shamprasad M. Pujar, PhD Chief Librarian Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research Gen Vaidya Marg, Goregaon (East) MUMBAI-400 065, India Phone: ++91-22-6909 6528 E-mail: pujar(a)igidr.ac.in

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Request for article
by Kantharaja 14 May '24

14 May '24

Dear Sir/Madam, One of our faculty needs the following article for his research purpose. If anybody has access to it, please share it with my email. Proceedings Volume 1456, Large Screen Projection, Avionic, and Helmet-Mounted Displays; <https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/conference-proceedings-of-spie/1456.toc> (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.45426 with regards, *Dr. *C T *Kantharaja* *Librarian,Cambridge Institute of Technology,K.R.Puram, Bengaluru-560036.*

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International Conference on "Linking, Informing, and Sharing (ICLIS 2024)
by meera anand 13 May '24

13 May '24

Dear Sir/ Madam, With great pleasure, we are pleased to notify you that, the Learning Resource Centre, JAIN (Deemed-to- Be University), Bangalore, in collaboration with the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA), is organizing a Two-Day international conference on "Linking, Informing, and Sharing: Building Resilient Education and Library Systems (ICLIS-2024)—Multi-disciplinary on July 25–26, 2024, at JAIN Knowledge Campus, District Fund Road, Behind Big Bazar, Jayanagar 9th Block, Bangalore, 560 069. Objectives of the Conference •To give a panoramic view on the ongoing development in Educational policies and programmes •To oversee the application of ICT in education and their impact on teaching and learning •To evolve ways and means to provide relevant Library and Information Services meeting the changing education al needs •To present an over view of Artificial intelligence application in this LIS context •To draw a Road map on the implementation of on-going developments in Education and Library and information science •To identify the needs of academicians to assimilate the new developments. •To cultivate digital literacy skills among students, educators, LIS professionals and broader community Sub-Themes: I. Emerging Educational Technologies-Digital Transformation and Accessibility,Remote and Blended Learning, Equity and Inclusion in Education Technology,Digital Literacy and Skill Development,Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality Virtual Outreach,IPR in Emerging Technologies II. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Education System -Advancement in AI algorithms and techniques, Business Analytics and Intelligence, E-commerce and Retail Optimization, Ethical considerations and challenges in AI development, Business Process Automation, Marketing Analytics and Customer Engagement III. Digital Archiving Programs and Prospects- Enhancing User interface through Mobile Apps and Online Platforms, Creating Digital Space for ‘Divyang’ and Multilingual Users, Digital Collection and Library Space Management, Technologies for Public Libraries: Policies, Programmes and Services, Sustaining Digital Preservation and Archival Management, Green Library Initiatives and Role of Technology IV. Open Access Initiatives and Data Management - Open Course learning and Open Data Initiatives, Research Data Management and Big data, Data Security and Management, Data-driven Decision Making for Library Services and Resource Allocation, Ethical and Legal Considerations in Data transactions V. Collaborative Spaces for Lifelong Learning, Digital Learning Platforms -Open Courseware- OER , Culture of Reading in the Community, Partnership and Collaboration, Social Media and Information Literacy and Intellectual Freedom, Best Practices for Sustainability and Resilience, Community Engagement, Outreach Information Commons VI. Innovations in Computing: Exploring Trends and Technologies- Applications of Machine Learning in Various Domains, Cyber Security and Information Assurance, Data Science and Analytics, Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems, Heritage Preservation and Practices and Digital Humanities, Intellectual property rights – copyrights, Patents, Infringements, Trademarks, GI, VII. Research Methodology and IPR- Innovative Research Methodologies in domains, IPR, Fair Use, Creative Commons and Research Publications, Literature review and Data collection tools, Research article writing and publication tools, Reference management tools – Endnote, Mendeley, Zotero, Paperpile, etc., Research Integrity, Referencing and Credibility Call for Papers and Publication Original contributions based on applications, research, surveys, or practices related to the theme and sub-themes mentioned are invited for conference presentation and publication. The conference proceedings will be published online with a digital object identifier (DOI) and ISBN. The selected papers will appear in Scopus (Springer's Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems), UGC Care, and peer- reviewed journals. Registration of the co-authors is mandatory for paper presentation and publication. All papers should be submitted through the email: conference.lrc(a)jainuniversity.ac.in Who can participate? Academicians, Educational administrators, Library and Information Science professionals from academic, corporate, special, and public libraries, conservators, IT professionals, publishers, authors, teachers, students and research scholars and also Policy policymakers, administrators, Information providers and vendors and others. Important Dates: Full paper submission deadline: 25th June 2024 Acceptance of full paper:30th June 2024 Last date for Author Registration: 10th July 2024 Registration Fee: Delegate Type Indian Foreign Industry Rs. 3,200 $ 85 Academia Rs. 2,700 $ 75 Students/ Scholars Rs. 1700 $ 50 The registration fee includes the conference kit, DOI, lunch, coffee, tea, and snacks. The authors will be notified of the journal article processing fee after the articles are accepted from the publishers. Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfghBc7-FLXBwg9ZMNz2zIsmTmDHTS9k9f… vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0 Payment details Name: JAIN UNIVERSITY A/c No- 60143268072 Bank- Bank of Maharashtra Branch- J P Nagar 6th Phase IFSC Code- MAHB0001155 MICR Code- 560014013 For more details please contact- 9845500343/ 9980833991/ 7760224400 With Warm Regards, Dr. Meeramani N Convenor (ICLIS 2024) Librarian JAIN (Deemed –to-be University) Bangalore- 560 069 Mob: 9845500343 E-Mail: n.meeramani(a)jainuniversity.ac.in

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IRAI -- 240511 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI and ACM Chennai
by Mohan Hr 12 May '24

12 May '24

*IRAI -- 240511 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 240511 at https://bit.ly/irai-240511 The Generative AI Development Stack From Baby Talk to Baby A.I. A Guide to Retrieval Augmented Generation Responsible AI Transparency Report Artificial Intelligence in Health, Health Care, and Biomedical Science: An AI Code of Conduct Principles and Commitments Discussion Draft Ten simple rules for managing laboratory information The Ten Types of Innovation Framework Explained Completing 52 Stories: Continuing the Business Storytelling Journey National Technology Day 2024: From Pokhran to progress Important Days and Dates 2024: National and International Days *Quiz* Penetration Testing is popularly known as ----------- (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 240521) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 240501: GPT Store *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240511: https://bit.ly/irai-240511 Stories in IRAI -- 240501: https://bit.ly/irai-240501 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 IRAI Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P *Forthcoming Events* 14th May 2024 at 7.30 pm IST. 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. 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 8th Jun 2024 at 6 pm IST. 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

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Invitation for Special lecture on “Copyright for Librarians: What you need to know”
by Francis Jayakanth 11 May '24

11 May '24

From: Karnataka State Library Association <karnatakalibraryassociation(a)gmail.com> Sent: 11 May 2024 10:20 Dear Professionals, Because of heavy rainfall in the city over the past two to three days and the possibility of ongoing rain today, we've opted to shift our special lecture on "Copyright for Librarians: What You Need to Know" by Prof. Nidhi Srivatsa online. We believe this decision ensures your safety and convenience. Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Time: 5:00 PM Online Platform: Zoom https://us05web.zoom.us/j/9400342679?pwd=NlNTODFmSFE2K3lFQ1lCSllpUEoxQT09&o… Meeting ID: 940 034 2679 Passcode: KALA Looking forward to your virtual presence! Warm regards, Dr. M. Krishnamurthy (President) Dr. Subhash Reddy B (General Secretary) Karnataka State Library Association (R) About the Speaker: Prof. Nidhi Srivatsa is an Assistant Professor, at the Faculty of Law, PES University. She specializes in Intellectual Property Law, World Trade Law, and Criminal Law. She completed her BA LLB and Masters in Law from Christ University. Additionally, she has attended national and international conferences and presented papers on topics including Aviation Law, Space Law, Tourism Law, and Intellectual Property Rights. She has delivered guest lectures on Intellectual Property Rights in various colleges and universities. Furthermore, she is a certified Yoga Instructor specializing in yoga therapy.

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MILAN-APLAI 2024 National Conference - Keynote speakers
by Meera Bunglow 10 May '24

10 May '24

Dear LIS teachers, Professionals, Research Scholars, and students, Greetings from MILAN!!! MILAN – Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network is delighted to announce the ‘National Conference on Academic Publishing, Libraries, and Artificial Intelligence(MILAN-APLAI 2024)’ in association with Department Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, and Mysore University Library, Mysuru from 21st to 22nd June 2024 at Mysuru. MILAN is organizing this Two-Day National Conference aiming to investigate the critical issues and challenges posed by AI in academic publishing and assess the profession's readiness to address them. This is a good opportunity to understand, discuss, and deliberate on the important topic – Artificial Intelligence, its impact on academic publishing, and library services. Details of the conference such as ‘Important dates, registration details, themes and subthemes, venue, conference highlights’ are available at https://sites.google.com/view/milan-uom/home I am herewith sharing the details of the Keynote speakers who are experts from Artificial Intelligence discipline: 1. Prof. Srinath Srinivasa, Dean, R & D International Institute of Information Technology (IIIT-B) Bengaluru 2. Prof. A.G. Ramakrishnan Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bengaluru 3. Dr. Mandar Mutalikdesai Vice President - Product AI / Data Science [24]7.ai, Bengaluru 4. Dr. D. S. Guru Professor Dept. of Studies in Computer Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri, Mysuru-570006 5. Dr. Rajesh Nagaraja Asst. Vice President Jio Platforms Private Limited Bengaluru 6. Ms. Anjana Sudhi Data Science Senior Manager Accenture Bengaluru 7. Ms. Aparana Gupta Director of Engineering, AI & Data Science Leader Microsoft Bangaluru 8. Mr. Yash S Regional Head AWS Gen AI Innovation Center South Asia & South East Asia Mumbai Participation in the conference will give you an opportunity to visit beautiful Mysuru - Cultural Centre of Karnataka, City of Palaces, and Gardens and enjoy the picturesque surroundings of the Manasagangotri campus of the University of Mysore known for its academic excellence. Conference Website: http://tinyurl.com/tptuj2tm Last date for submitting papers is 15th May 2024 Looking forward to your active participation Thanking you, Yours Sincerely Dr Meera B M President MILAN Conference Chair Librarian (Retired) Raman Research Institute, Bangalore Date: 10th May 2024

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Librarian Guide has its own App Now....
by Librarian Guide 10 May '24

10 May '24

Dear All, **Keep Learning, Keep Growing** **Librarian Guide** has its own app now. You can download at the link mentioned below: https://yuuhxb.on-app.in/app/home?orgCode=yuuhxb&referrer=utm_source=whatsa… The app contains study materials for competitive exams and also videos for self learning. Your suggestions are welcome at librarianguide(a)gmail.com With kind regards ********************************* *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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Invitation for Special lecture on “Copyright for Librarians: What you need to know”
by Francis Jayakanth 09 May '24

09 May '24

From: Karnataka State Library Association <karnatakalibraryassociation(a)gmail.com> Sent: 09 May 2024 08:29 To: Karnataka State Library Association <karnatakalibraryassociation(a)gmail.com> Subject: Invitation for Special lecture on “Copyright for Librarians: What you need to know” External Email Dear Professionals, Karnataka State Library Association (R) is pleased to invite you to a special lecture on “Copyright for Librarians: What you need to know” by Prof. Nidhi Srivatsa, Faculty of Law, PES University, Bangalore who will speak on Copyright for Librarians. Date: Saturday, May 11, 2024 Time: 5.00 pm Venue: 'Grathangana,' City Central Library, West Zone, Hampinagar, Bangalore, 560104 https://maps.app.goo.gl/aK6gJHQbcbgkguYU7 We request you to please confirm your attendance by filling the Google link below. https://forms.gle/zrePqbTMSArCnaQ68 You are cordially invited. Warm regards, Dr. M. Krishnamurthy (President) Dr. Subhash Reddy B (General Secretary) https://kalaonline.com/

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Paper Submission Date Extended - National Conference on Academic Publishing, Libraries and Artificial Intelligence (MILAN-APLAI 2024)
by nandeesh nandu 08 May '24

08 May '24

Dear Professionals, The last date for submission of papers to the National Conference on Academic Publishing, Libraries and Artificial Intelligence (MILAN-APLAI 2024) to be held at University of Mysore, Mysuru has been extended up to May 15, 2024. The conference will be on June 21-22, 2024. We request all the authors to send their papers well within time. For more information, please do visit the following website: https://tinyurl.com/tptuj2tm ORGANISING SECRETARIES: Dr. Rajendra Babu H., Mob.No.:+91 98802 97932 Dr. Nandeesha B., Mob.No.:+91 99458 04989 Dr. Sunil Kumar M., Mob.No.:+91 9900295269

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Important Reminder Regarding LIS-Forum Communications
by Francis Jayakanth 07 May '24

07 May '24

Dear LIS-Forum Members, Greetings! This is a gentle reminder about the best practices concerning the LIS-Forum email communications. When sending messages to the forum, please follow these guidelines: - While disseminating messages, please ensure that the ‘To’ field is exclusively reserved for the LIS-Forum address, lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in - Should you wish to include additional recipients, kindly place their email addresses in the ‘Bcc’ field. This measure safeguards the privacy of individual email IDs and prevents them from being visible to the entire membership. - Attachments: Please do not include any attachments (files or inline) in your LIS-Forum postings. Keeping messages text-based ensures consistency and accessibility for all members. - Email Sender Address: All LIS-Forum emails will be delivered from noreply(a)ncsinet.in. Therefore, when replying to messages: - Do Not Use the ‘Reply’ Button. Instead, choose the appropriate email address based on your intended recipient: - To reply to the LIS-Forum as a whole, use lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in - To reply directly to the original sender, use their email address. I greatly appreciate your understanding and cooperation in these matters. Thank you once again for your valuable participation in the discussion list. Warm regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth, Moderator.

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Pay cash and become an author of research paper!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 May '24

06 May '24

Dear All, What depths we have reached because of the 'publish or perish' culture! Please see https://www.science.org/content/article/questionable-firms-tempt-young-doct… . PRESCRIPTION FOR CONTROVERSY Firms offering a fast track to publication target foreign applicants to U.S. medical residency programs *Science*, - 3 MAY 2024 - 11:25 AM ET - BYFREDERIK JOELVING, RETRACTION WATCH <https://www.science.org/content/author/frederik-joelving> With warm personal regards, Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC during May & Jun 2024
by Mohan Hr 05 May '24

05 May '24

*Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI, ACM & HCC* 18th May 2024. Full day in-person event *IEEE CS Day @ SAEC on "GenAI and LLMs" * IEEE Computer Society Madras and SA Engineering College Chennai jointly present a one day in-person event. Date & Time: 18th May 2024 from 8.30 am IST Venue: SA Engg College, Avadi Road, Chennai Sessions: - Generative AI covering GAN, VAE & Diffusion Modeling - Large Language Models covering Autoencoder & Auto Regressive Modeling - LLMs: Types (LLMs, LMMs, SLMs), Models, Comparison, Applications & Use Cases, GPTs, Issues & Trends - IEEE & IEEE CS Awareness and Mini ICT Quiz Registration Fee: Rs.50 for members of IEEE/CSI/ACM and participants from SAEC. Rs.100 for others The Registration Fee Includes: Kit, Refreshments, Lunch and e-Certificate of Participation and Transport Facilities of SAEC (optional). Registration Link: https://bit.ly/ieee-saec-genaiandllms OR https://forms.gle/N2ciiPdkL3shKokWA Last Date to Register: 15th May 2024 or earlier as the seats get filled up For details: https://bit.ly/ieeecsday-saec-invite 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 -- 240501: https://bit.ly/irai-240501 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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Job Opportunities: Resource Person in Open-source Software & AI Tools in Academia
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 05 May '24

05 May '24

Job OpportunitiesResource Person in Open-source Software & AI Tools in Academia Join *LibAuto,* a prominent library automation and digitization service provider in India, and become a valuable part of our team. We are seeking individuals with expertise in open-source software including *Koha, SLiMS, VuFind, SubjectsPlus, Summon, DSpace, Calibre, Vivo, Fedora, eprints, Mendeley, Zotero, Coral, AI tools for academic use, and more.* *Responsibilities:* - Guide academic staff and students in using open-source software and AI tools. - Conduct workshops and training sessions. - Collaborate with faculty to integrate tools into the curriculum. *Requirements:* - Strong knowledge of open-source software and AI. - Excellent communication skills. - Previous teaching or technical support experience is preferred. *Work Environment: Online* Join us in shaping the future of academia! Apply now by sending your resume and cover letter to *contact.libauto(a)gmail.com <contact.libauto(a)gmail.com>* *Please feel free to contact us for any queries.* *Lib**Auto**: *-the smart library *(A Leading Library Automation Company in India)* *Address:* St. No-5, Nanak Nagri, Abohar- 152116 (Punjab) *Contact: **094631-16032* Whatsapp:wa.me/+917888685521 *Email:* *contact.libauto(a)gmail.com* <https://draft.blogger.com/blog/post/edit/8356505617480024152/82985139997732…> Website <https://www.libauto.in/> || Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/MatrikaLibraryAutomation> || Linkedin <https://www.linkedin.com/in/libauto/> || Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/libauto.in/> X (Twitter) <https://twitter.com/LibAuto_in> || YouTube <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2maEcnE62Wsa7IotT_n1PA>|| Telegram <https://t.me/LibAutoin> || Whatsapp <https://wa.me/message/SQVYKJMMSVDPJ1> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Library Automation2" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to contactlibauto2+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/contactlibauto2/CAPZkjar90XUMPS4pjCGJ2RAu….

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Online Activity on Redefining Libraries with Digital Tools
by Librarian Guide 05 May '24

05 May '24

Dear All, Greetings! We sincerely appreciate your active participation in the Online activity on 'Redefining Libraries with Digital Tools' held during May 01-03, 2024. This is for information that the program has not yet ended and sessions will be conducted on Saturday during 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm. There is no REGISTRATION FEE for this event so all may attend the same to benefit yourself with the rich experiences of distinguished speakers to enhance library services. The sessions which already haven been conducted, may be viewed at the links mentioned below Day 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4Omc8kN978&t=403s Speakers: Dr. Demeian Katz, Director Library Services, Villanova University Dr. Ramesh Gaur, Dean (Admin) & Director Library Services, IGNCA, New Delhi Day 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4olwQXmxGs Dr. Nabi Hasan, Librarian, IIT Delhi Day 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FtXcIXfQWkA Dr. Shri Ram Pandey, Associate Prof. & Head, DLISc, CUH The link of other upcoming sessions will be shared soon. We seek your active participation and valuable comments to make the event more informative. With regards ********************************* *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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Advertisement for the Post of Library Trainee at Indian Institute of Astrophysics
by Dr. Arumugam Pitchai 03 May '24

03 May '24

Dear LIS Professionals, The Indian Institute of Astrophysics invites online applications from post-graduates in Library & Information Science who are enthusiastic about serving as Library Trainees. The traineeship is for one year and can be extended annually for up to four years (a total of five years) based on the candidate's satisfactory performance and the project's annual requirements. Qualification: Post-graduate in Library & Information Science (M.L.I.Sc.) from a reputed University/Institution. Final-year students who are awaiting their results may also apply. However, they will need to produce their consolidated/final semester mark sheets during the interview. No. of position: 02 (Two) Remuneration: Rs. 30,000/- per month (Consolidated). There will be an annual increase of Rs. 2500/- in the remuneration based on satisfactory performance. Place of posting: Bangalore (Karnataka) For more details and registration, please visit: <https://www.iiap.res.in/iia_jobs/> https://www.iiap.res.in/iia_jobs/ The last date for receipt of the online application is 29.05.2024 at 17:30 hours. Please bring this advertisement to the attention of individuals who may be interested in applying for this position. Thanks and Regards, Dr. Arumugam Pitchai Librarian Indian Institute of Astrophysics Koramangala, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560034

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Call for Participation -- IEEE CS Day @ SAEC on "GenAI and LLMs" on 18th May 2024
by Mohan Hr 02 May '24

02 May '24

Greetings from IEEE CS Madras & SA Engineering College, Chennai. After the two successful in-person events in the series "IEEE CS Day" held at Infosys & SSNCE in March & April 2024 respectively, we are pleased to announce now the 3rd event. *IEEE CS Day @ SAEC on "GenAI and LLMs"* IEEE Computer Society, Madras, IEEE CS SBC & IEEE SB at SA Engineering College cordially invite your participation in the one day in-person event focused on "GenAI and LLMs" This event is aimed at providing an overview on the much talked about subject "GenAI and LLMs" and empower the audience with intuitions behind the generative modeling of machine learning and how the estimated latent distributions could help generate new samples (aka content). Also create an awareness on IEEE, IEEE Computer Society and related societies among the participants. Date & Time: 18th May 2024 :: 8.30 a.m. to 4.00 p.m IST. Venue: SA Engineering College, Avadi Road, Chennai. Location Map: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2d4JpBi2qxf73mEHA Sessions Generative AI covering GAN, VAE & Diffusion Modeling by Dr. Sudarsun Santhiappan, Chief Scientific Officer & Co-founder, BUDDI.AI and Guest Faculty, IIT Madras Large Language Models covering Autoencoder & Auto Regressive Modeling by Dr. Sudarsun Santhiappan LLMs: Types (LLMs, LMMs, SLMs), Models, Comparison, Applications & Use Cases, GPTs, Issues & Trends by Dr. Sudarsun Santhiappan IEEE & IEEE CS Awareness and Mini ICT Quiz by Mr. H.R. Mohan, IEEE Ambassador & Chair - Events, IEEE CS Madras Registration Fee: Rs. 50 (fifty only) for IEEE/CSI /ACM Members & Participants from SAEC & Rs. 100 (one hundred only) for others. The Registration Fee Includes: Kit, Refreshments, Lunch and e-Certificate of Participation and Transport Facilities of SAEC (optional). Payment: The registration fee may be paid by online through Bank or GPay Bank Transfer to the account whose details are given below: Account Name: *PIXCELS-SAEC* Account Number: *20061358614* IFSC Code: *IDIB000C571* Bank Name: *Indian Bank* Branch : *SAEC*City: *Chennai* The proof of payment to be provided while filling the registration form. (Screenshot of the payment confirmation/acknowledgement needs to be uploaded). Registration Link: https://forms.gle/N2ciiPdkL3shKokWA Last Date to Register: 15th May 2024 or earlier as soon as the seats get filled up. Only the paid registrants will be confirmed for participation with the event schedule and details to join the event including how to avail the transport facilities of SAEC to reach the venue. Pl note that using the SAEC transport facilities is optional and if you desire, you are welcome to reach the venue on your own. As the seats are limited, the registration will be on first come first served basis on payment of registration fee and uploading the proof (screenshot) in registration form. Early registration is suggested to avoid disappointment. For queries if any, please email geetha(a)saec.ac.in with a copy to sermakani(a)saec.ac.in, sujatha(a)saec.ac.in and ieeecsmds(a)gmail.com With regards Organizers/Coordinators R. Geetha, HoD, CSE (+91 8608911225) A. M. Sermakani, HoD, IT (+91 9840452254) V. Sujatha, HoD, MCA (+91 9840095127) SA Engineering College, Chennai H.R. Mohan, Chair - Events & Imm Past Chair S. Koteeswaran, Treasurer P. Sakthivel, Chair IEEE Computer Society, Madras

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National Conference on Academic Publishing, Libraries, and Artificial Intelligence (MILAN-APLAI 2024)
by ashokar kar 02 May '24

02 May '24

Dear Moderator, pleasepublish this conference announcement in LIS-FORUM. Dear LISProfessionals, Teachers, and Students, Greetings fromMILAN!!! MILAN – Mysore University Information andLibrary Science Alumni Network is delighted to announce the ‘NationalConference on Academic Publishing, Libraries, and Artificial Intelligence (MILAN-APLAI2024)’ in association with Department Studies in Library and InformationScience, University of Mysore, Mysuru from 21st to 22ndJune 2024 at Mysuru. MILAN has emerged as a highly activealumni association, playing a pivotalrole in fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professionaldevelopment within the LIS community. MILAN is moving one step further by organizingthis Two-Day National Conference aiming to investigate the criticalissues and challenges posed by AI in academic publishing and assess theprofession's readiness to address them. Conference Theme and Subthemes: · Impact of AI on Academic Publication Process,Metrics and Evaluation · AI and Content Creation · Automated Literature Reviews · Case Studies and Success Stories · Ethics and AI-Powered Academic Publishing · Empowering Discovery and Access with AI · Academic Publishing Platforms and AI · Automated Metadata Generation,Interoperability and AI · Open Science Initiatives in the AI era · AI and LIS Education Thesethematic sessions can serve as focal points for in-depth discussions enablingconference participants to explore key issues, share best practices, andcollaborate on innovative solutions to advance the field of academic publishingin the age of AI. ConferenceHighlights are: · Keynote Addresses by reputed speakers from theAI Industry · Panel Discussions highlighting AI, Ethics, andLIS Education · Networking Opportunities with industry experts,peers, and friends · Paper getting published in conference volume · Selected quality papers getting published inone of the issues of the Journal of Information and Knowledge by theSRELS (Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science) · Three Best paper awards · Opportunity to visit beautiful Mysuru - Cultural Centre of Karnataka,City of Palaces, and Gardens and enjoy the picturesque surroundings of theManasagangotri campus of the University of Mysore known for its academicexcellence. Important Dates Last date forsubmission of paper: 15th May 2024 Notification of acceptance of paper: 31st May 2024 Conference date: 21-22 June 2024 Please visit the conferencewebsite for detailed guidelines for paper submission, Registration, and otherdetails: http://tinyurl.com/tptuj2tm Looking forward to your activeparticipation Thanking you, Yours Sincerely Dr Rajendra Babu Organizing secretary Dr. Nandeesha B Organizing secretary

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Fwd: Have We Heard From You on Open Access Publishing?
by Shalini Urs 01 May '24

01 May '24

Dear friends, The ASIS&T Publications Committee is conducting a survey to collect feedback about Open Access publishing: please let us know about your experiences and practices with OA publishing, how important OA is to you, and your experiences with OA payment and funding. The survey information will be used by the Publications Committee to sample ASIS&T membership’s experience with and perceptions of OA publishing and funding. Please take the survey Dr. Shalini Urs ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Garrett Doherty <gdoherty(a)asist.org> Date: Tue, Apr 30, 2024 at 3:22 PM Subject: Have We Heard From You on Open Access Publishing? To: <shaliniurs(a)gmail.com> Cc: <shalini(a)isim.ac.in> [image: We Want Your Feedback!] Dear ASIS&T member, The ASIS&T Publications Committee is conducting a survey to collect feedback about Open Access publishing: please let us know about your experiences and practices with OA publishing, how important OA is to you, and your experiences with OA payment and funding. The survey information will be used by the Publications Committee to sample ASIS&T membership’s experience with and perceptions of OA publishing and funding. The survey is completely anonymous and will take approximately 5-10 minutes to complete, depending on the extent of open-ended feedback provided. *Please respond by May 8, 2024*. Take the Survey <https://associationforinformationscienceandtechnologyasist.growthzoneapp.co…> Thank you for your participation! The ASIS&T Publications Committee This email was sent on behalf of Association for Information Science and Technology | ASIS&T located at 673 Potomac Station Drive, #155, Leesburg, VA 20176. To unsubscribe click here. <https://associationforinformationscienceandtechnologyasist.growthzoneapp.co…> If you have questions or comments concerning this email contact Association for Information Science and Technology | ASIS&T at pyonker(a)asist.org.

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CUH Library Introduces a Value Added Course on "Open Access Publishing" for PG II Sem students
by Santosh C. H. 01 May '24

01 May '24

Dear Sir/ Madam, Season's greetings! We are happy to inform you that we recently introduced a Value Added Course on *"Open Access Publishing"* for the PG II Sem. students of Central University of Haryana. This initiative is one of our key initiatives in the domain of open access and is the result of our strong commitment towards promoting open access within our own community. Indeed, we find great possibilities to introduce different meaningful OA initiatives in the University landscape and achieve the possible impact of OA on the academic/ research community. We observe that many of the PG students are unfamiliar with OA publishing and its allied dimensions. Especially, researchers really need hand-holding as they need to be familiar with the publishing avenues in the OA domain. It reminds me of Peter Suber's words <https://openinterview.org/2019/06/29/peter-suber-the-largest-obstacles-to-o…>, "The largest obstacles to open access are unfamiliarity and misunderstanding of open access itself". In this context, it's our small effort to start with a small group of PG students! We are thankful to our authorities and academic fraternity for their support and encouragement for doing our best to promote open access in the Campus. For Course details, please visit https://library.cuh.ac.in/value-added-course/ We welcome your suggestions/ inputs to further improve the course curriculum. Thanks and regards, -- Santosh C. H., PhD <https://santoshch.my.canva.site/home> University Librarian Central University of Haryana <http://cuh.ac.in/> Mahendergarh-123 031 Haryana, India http://library.cuh.ac.in/ Cell: +91-99874 28147 .. -- DISCLAIMER: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail & discard all copies of the original message.

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IRAI -- 240501 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, ACM CSI & HCC during May - Jun 2024
by Mohan Hr 01 May '24

01 May '24

*IRAI -- 240501 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 240501 at https://bit.ly/irai-240501 The Impact of AI on the Job Market and Employment Opportunities Raising the Dead with AI Top 12 Ethics Issues of AI The Importance of AI Ethicists & How to Become One Generative AI and intellectual property Steady progress in approaching the quantum advantage Digital Public Infrastructure- Explained Pointwise What is ‘techno-optimism’? Interesting Business Quotes Memories of the 1st issue (Oct 1984) of the magazine "Computer Education For You" *Quiz* The ------ is the chatbot era’s answer to Apple’s App Store or Android’s Google Play Store. (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 240511) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 240421: Data, Information, Knowledge and Wisdom *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 240501: https://bit.ly/irai-240501 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 IRAI Archives: https://lnkd.in/gupTw73P *Forthcoming Events* 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. 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. 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 8th Jun 2024 at 6 pm IST. 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

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Let us follow some standards
by Subbiah Arunachalam 01 May '24

01 May '24

Here is a suggestion for members of this forum. Please encourage all researhers - professors and students in academia and scientists in other research performing institutions to have a unique ORCID ID. It would help researchers everywhere navigate the litearature of science and attribute your papers to you unambiguously. Also, place all your papers in the free open access repository Zenodo.org maintained by CERN. Neither of these would take much time. Please spread the word among all Indian researchers (in S&T, humanities, social sciences, etc.) You may also follow standard abbreviations for journal titles as well as ISSN.

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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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