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DataCite Membership Essentials webinar: how research organizations can advance open research
by Francis Jayakanth 06 May '26

06 May '26

Dear Members, Greetings. Please find below an announcement from DataCite regarding an upcoming webinar on “DataCite Membership Essentials: How Research Organizations Can Advance Open Research.” This may be of interest to librarians, research administrators, and others involved in scholarly communication and open science initiatives. Members interested in participating may follow the details provided below. Best regards, Francis Jayakanth ------------------------------------ The DataCite message follows. From: Paul Vierkant Date: 05 May 2026 Email: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org Dear colleagues, The DataCite member community is growing, and we invite you to join us! We’re holding a Membership Essentials webinar on May 7 for research organizations to learn more about membership options and how they can use DataCite services to make their research outputs and activities more open and discoverable. DataCite’s updated membership model provides an opportunity to align institutional participation with the long-term sustainability of shared, community-driven infrastructure that benefits the broader research ecosystem. The webinar is for all organizations interested in joining the DataCite community. During the event, we will introduce the available membership pathways, discuss why we’re moving away from a DOI-based pricing model to a collective funding approach, and share examples of how DataCite member organizations are contributing to and benefiting from open infrastructure for research. DataCite staff will be present for Q&A, and a webinar recording will be made available afterwards. Register for the webinar: https://datacite.org/event/datacite-membership-essentials/ Read the announcement: https://doi.org/10.5438/gc07-ah64 Please feel free to share this announcement within your networks. Sincerely, Paul Vierkant Paul Vierkant | Outreach Manager | DataCite he/him/his | Central European time<https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/germany/berlin> E: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org<mailto:paul.vierkant@datacite.org> | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-3844 W: datacite.org<https://datacite.org/> | Blog<https://datacite.org/blog/> | Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/datacite.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacite> | Mastodon<https://openbiblio.social/@datacite> Support Desk<mailto:support@datacite.org> | Support Site<https://support.datacite.org/> A: DataCite -- Welfengarten 1B, 30167 Hannover, Germany

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Diamond Jubilee Summit on " Transforming Information Ecosystem", University of Mysore, May 29&30.
by BP Prakash 05 May '26

05 May '26

Dear Admin, Please post this announcement. Thanks n Rgds, BP Prakash =============================================================================== Dear All, The Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore (MyDLIS) is completing sixty years of purposeful service ! To commemorate this milestone, Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN) and MyDLIS are jointly organizing the *DIAMOND JUBILEE SUMMIT, *on 29th & 30th May , 2026 at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. *Summit theme *: *TRANSFORMING INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM* ; Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future. Program Highlights: Invited lectures by experts from journalism, IT, Law, policy, data privacy, and L&IS!! *1) **Dr Vikram Sampath *(Historian & author) *"Inaugural address".* *2) **Prof Parthasarathy Mukhopadyay *(Dept of L&IS, Kalyani University, WB) *"Workshop on’ Data Carpentry"**.* *3) **Prof Sadagopan *(Founder Director IIIT B’lore) *"Core concepts of Information Ecosystems".* 4) *Prof Sanjay Bharthur *(Prof of Commn & journalism, MAHE Manipal*)* *“From information disorder to digital power”. * *5) **Naavi Vijayshankar *(Chairman-FDPPI, Privacy and Data Protection Consultant) *"Impact of cyber law and data protection law on academic institutions".* *6) **Prof. Anil B. Suraj, *(Ph.D. in Law / Public Policy, IIM Bangalore) *"Ethical use of information in research and education".* *7) **Prof DS Guru *: (DCSE, Univ of Mysore") *Valedictory address**.* Panel Discussion, Info Quiz and much more. *Registrations fees: * MILAN Members - ₹ 1,500. New MILAN Members – Combo offer (membership + registration) - ₹ 2,500. Others - ₹ 2,000 *How to register?* Using the link provided, please complete the Google form, make the required payment by using the QR Code and submit the form. < https://forms.gle/ML7hmTNBBpajhrL6A>. *Summit Secretariat* MILAN / Department of Studies in Library Information Science University of Mysore, Mysuru. Email: milan.mydlis(a)gmail.com, Portal : https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysor <https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysore>e

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Request for articles
by Pritam Kumar Paul 03 May '26

03 May '26

Dear Madam/Sir, I need the following two articles for my research. If you have access, kindly send it to me. Thanks in advance. 1. Broady-Preston, J. (2013). Changing Marketing Concepts: Contemporary Theories and Paradigms in Services Marketing. In D. K. Gupta, C. Koontz, & A. Massisimo (Eds.), *Marketing Library and Information Services II: A Global Outlook* (pp. 23–42). De Gruyter Saur. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110281040.23/html?l… 2. Gupta, D. K., Koontz, C., & Massisimo, A. (2013). Marketing Library and Information Services: Connecting from the Past to the Future. In D. K. Gupta, C. Koontz, & A. Massisimo (Eds.), *Marketing Library and Information Services II: A Global Outlook* (pp. 13–22). De Gruyter Saur. https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110281040.13/html?s… -- *Pritam Kumar Paul* *Librarian* *K. K. Das College, Garia* *Kolkata-700084*

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International Conference_ICKOLIS2026_DRTC, ISI Bangalore
by Nabina Khamaru 02 May '26

02 May '26

Dear Professionals, Greetings! We are pleased to inform you that the Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru is organizing the International Conference on Knowledge Organization and Library Information Systems: Exploring Multidimensional Facets (ICKOLIS 2026) from September 21–23, 2026, at Bengaluru. 🌐 Details & Registration: 👉 https://sites.google.com/ickolis.com/ickolis 🔹 Highlights: * Paper presentations * Networking with experts * Latest trends in LIS ICKOLIS 2026 aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on: Digital empowerment through AI, semantic technologies, and digital libraries Inclusive and equitable access to knowledge Innovation and excellence in research and open science Important Dates Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026 Submission Details Authors are invited to submit their full papers to: ickolis(a)isibang.ac.in and info(a)ickolis.com Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post Bengaluru – 560059, Karnataka, India For more details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ickolis.com/ickolis/home We request you to kindly circulate this information among faculty members, researchers, and students, and encourage active participation. Looking forward to your valuable contributions. Warm regards, Prof. M. Krishnamurthy Conference Chair Head, DRTC, ISI Bengaluru.

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ILL Request for chapters
by Dr. Yesan Sellan (BHC-DLIS) 01 May '26

01 May '26

Dear Friends Greetings One of my former faculty members, is in need of 2 chapters (Chapter 3 and 4) from the following book to complete his post doctoral research. If could help him get a scanned copy of the same. It would be a great help for him to complete his post doctoral research. *Tajfel, H. (1978). Differentiation between social groups: Studies in the social psychology of intergroup relations. London: Academic Press.* Thank you for your help in advance. Blessings *Dr. Yesan Sellan, * *MLISc., PGDLAN, BCS., UGC-NET., PhD* *(Strategic | Learner | Achiever | Responsibility | Intellection)* Assistant Professor, PG and Research Department of Library and Information Science Bishop Heber College, Puthur PO, Trichy - 620017, INDIA Mobile: 91-9972348251 https://bhc.irins.org/profile/364928 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0501-5661 https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-yesan-sellan-01230336/ -----------------------------------------------IMPORTANT------------------------------------------------------------------------- This message is intended only for the addressee. It may contain confidential information. Any unauthorized disclosure is strictly prohibited. If you have received this message in error, please notify us immediately so that we may correct our internal records. Please then delete the original message. Thank you

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#38: Interview with Imma Subirats of UN's FAO on open access initiatives and practices at FAO
by Santosh C. H. 29 Apr '26

29 Apr '26

Dear Sir/ Madam, Greetings! Happy to share the 38th interview post on 'Open Interview'. In this interview, Imma Subirats highlights the growing importance of open science and the leading role of the FAO in advancing it through initiatives like FAO AGRIS, FAOSTAT, and its Knowledge Repository. She emphasizes the impact of Creative Commons licensing in enhancing data reuse, particularly in the Global South, and discusses efforts toward multilingual access, interoperability, and capacity development via the FAO eLearning Academy. Drawing on her work with the AGROVOC Multilingual Thesaurus and the Research Data Alliance, she also addresses ethical and governance considerations for AI use of open data, while encouraging greater engagement of LIS professionals in FAO’s open knowledge initiatives. -- Imma Subirats is a Senior Knowledge and Information Management Officer at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), where she leads key programmes including AGROVOC, FAO AGRIS, and AGORA to improve the accessibility and visibility of agricultural knowledge from member countries. She also oversees capacity-building initiatives for researchers, librarians, practitioners, and policymakers. She serves as Chair of the IGAD Community of Practice at the Research Data Alliance and manages the AIMS Community of Practice. *--* *Imma Subirats: The emergence of open science ecosystems is one of the most transformative global trends today* https://openinterview.org/2026/04/29/imma-subirats-the-emergence-of-open-sc… Please read the post and share your valuable comments on the blog. Regards, Editor, Open Interview <https://openinterview.org/> -- Santosh C. H., PhD <https://santoshch.my.canva.site/home> University Librarian Central University of Haryana <http://cuh.ac.in/> | Virtual Tour of CUH <https://www.cuh.ac.in/virtual-tour-360.aspx> Mahendergarh-123 031 Haryana, India http://library.cuh.ac.in/ Cell: +91-99874 28147 -- Read the recent interview posts of: *Ashley Farley, Gates Foundation, USA <https://openinterview.org/2026/04/21/ashley-farley-reducing-barriers-to-acc…>* *Tracy Creagh, Queensland University of Technology, Australia <https://openinterview.org/2026/03/30/tracy-creagh-misconceptions-about-open…>* -- 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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Diamond Jubilee Summit on, TRANSFORMING INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM ;Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future".
by BP Prakash 25 Apr '26

25 Apr '26

Dear Admin, Please post this announcement in LIS-Forum. Tx n rgds BP Prakash ================================================================================== Dear All, The Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore (MyDLIS) is *completing 60 years *of purposeful service! To commemorate this milestone, the Mysore University Information and Library Science Alumni Network (MILAN) and MyDLIS are jointly organizing the *DIAMOND JUBILEE SUMMIT, *on *29th & 30th May, 2026 *at Vijnana Bhavana, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. Summit theme : "*TRANSFORMING INFORMATION ECOSYSTEM* ; Ensuring Secure, Ethical, and Inclusive Knowledge for the Future". *Introduction:* Libraries, academic institutions, government organisations, and businesses are now expected to manage information throughout its lifecycle with due attention to accuracy, security, accessibility, privacy, and ethical use. At the same time, concerns such as misinformation, emerging cyber threats, resource constraints, and copyright and licensing issues underline the need for continuous dialogue, capacity building, and coordinated action among all stakeholders *Programme Highlights:* *Inaugural address* by Dr Vikram Sampath (Renowned historian & author) *Workshop on ‘Data Carpentry*’ by Prof Parthasarathy Mukhopadhyay (Kalyani University). Carefully curated lectures from experts in IT, Journalism, Communication, Data Protection, Cybersecurity & law. - *Core Concepts of Information Ecosystems, *by Prof S Sadagopan (Founder Director, IIITB, Bengaluru). - *From Information Disorder to Digital Power, *by Dr Sanjay Bharthur (Prof. of Journalism & Communication, MAHE Manipal). - *Impact of Cyber Law & Data Protection Law on Academic Institutions. *by Mr Naavi Vijayshankar (Chair FDPPI, Privacy & data Protection consultant). - *Ethical Use of Information in Research & Education. *by Prof Anil B Suraj (PhD in Law, Public policy IIIMB, Bengaluru) *Valedictory address* by Prof D. S. Guru, Dept of Computer Science & Engineering, Univ of Mysore. Panel Discussion, Info Quiz and much more! *Registration Fee.* MILAN Members - ₹ 1,500. New MILAN Members – Combo offer (membership + registration) - ₹ 2,500. Others - ₹ 2,000 *How to register?* Using the link < https://forms.gle/ML7hmTNBBpajhrL6A>, complete the Google form, make the required payment by using the QR Code and submit the form. *Summit Secretariat* MILAN / Department of Studies in Library Information Science, University of Mysore, Mysuru. Email: milan.mydlis(a)gmail.com, Portal : https://sites.google.com/view/milan-mysore. ======================================================================================================= Patron ; Prof. Lokanath N. K., Vice Chancellor - University of Mysore Advisory Committee : Prof. Kemparaju T.D., Prof. Raghavan K. S., Dr. Rajendra Kumar P. Y., Mr. Satyanarayana N. V., Smt. M. K. Savitha, KAS, Registrar-UOM, Prof. Shalini R. Urs, Prof. Talawar V .G. Organising Committee : CO-Chairs Dr. N. S. Harinarayana, Chairman, MyDLIS And Mr. B.P. Prakash, President, MILAN

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article request
by Dr Debraj Meher 24 Apr '26

24 Apr '26

Dear Lisforum members, Could you please share the article below which is badly required by one of our faculty members. "How Groundwater Extraction is Determined in Crop Production? — An Empirical Study in a Coastal District of Odisha / Arpita Das, Mohanasundari Thangavel, Mitali Chinara, and Bidur Paria" with regards, -- Dr D R Meher Librarian Central Library Orissa University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT) Bhubaneswar-751 003, Odisha 91 94374 16417

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Invitation: Academic awareness session titled “Ethical Use of Information: Copyright, Fair Use and Academic Responsibility.
by shivaraju.tc＠gmail.com 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

We are pleased to invite you to participate in an academic awareness session titled “Ethical Use of Information: Copyright, Fair Use and Academic Responsibility.” The session is being organized by the Central Library in collaboration with the Alliance Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (ACIPR) and IPR Cell, Alliance University, on the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day and World Intellectual Property Rights Day 2026. Session Details: * Date: 25 April 2026 * Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (IST) * Mode: Online This session aims to enhance awareness on copyright policies, fair use practices, intellectual property rights, and ethical responsibilities in academic and research environments. It will be beneficial for faculty members, research scholars, and students. We encourage you to register and actively participate in this informative session. Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/nBEwZFCd3K Joining Link: Will be shared with registered participants E-Certificate: Will be issued to all registered participants We look forward to your active participation. Regards, Dr. Prakash I N Librarian Alliance University

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Invitation: Academic awareness session titled “Ethical Use of Information: Copyright, Fair Use and Academic Responsibility.”
by shivaraju.tc＠gmail.com 23 Apr '26

23 Apr '26

We are pleased to invite you to participate in an academic awareness session titled “Ethical Use of Information: Copyright, Fair Use and Academic Responsibility.” The session is being organized by the Central Library in collaboration with the Alliance Centre for Intellectual Property Rights (ACIPR) and IPR Cell, Alliance University, on the occasion of World Book and Copyright Day and World Intellectual Property Rights Day 2026. Session Details: * Date: 25 April 2026 * Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM (IST) * Mode: Online This session aims to enhance awareness on copyright policies, fair use practices, intellectual property rights, and ethical responsibilities in academic and research environments. It will be beneficial for faculty members, research scholars, and students. We encourage you to register and actively participate in this informative session. Registration Link: https://forms.office.com/r/nBEwZFCd3K Joining Link: Will be shared with registered participants E-Certificate: Will be issued to all registered participants We look forward to your active participation. Regards, Dr. Prakash I N Librarian Alliance University

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