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Invitation to the Webinar on "Embracing Digital: The Future of Libraries in the Age of Digitization and Digital Lending" on August 12, 2024, at 5 PM
by Dr. Mahesh Yaranal 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Dear All, As we commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan and Librarian’s Day on August 12, 2024, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar titled “Embracing Digital: The Future of Libraries in the Age of Digitization and Digital Lending.” The event will feature Carl Malamud, Dr. Lawrence Liang, and Omshivaprakash HL, and will take place on August 12, 2024, at 5 PM. Please register your participation [here]. The webinar is open to all and there is no registration fee. The webinar link and joining details will be sent to your registered email address. Date: August 12, 2024 (Monday) Time: 5 PM About the lecture: The webinar will explore the transformative impact of digitization in libraries, highlighting the efforts of Public.Resource.Org and archive.org in preserving cultural heritage and facilitating digital access in India. The discussion will cover the technology behind digitization and digital lending platforms, showcasing innovative solutions that enhance accessibility. Additionally, the talk will address critical challenges, including copyright issues, technological infrastructure, and the digital divide. We are thrilled to have Dr. Lawrence, a distinguished alumnus and expert in digital law, join us to shed light on the legal aspects of digital lending. His expertise will be invaluable in understanding the complexities and navigating the legal landscape of this evolving field. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the future of libraries in the digital age and to engage with leading experts in the field. About the speakers: Carl Malamud is a technologist, author, and public domain advocate known for his foundation, Public.Resource.Org. Lawrence Liang is an academician and a lawyer. He is currently a professor of law at Ambedkar University in Delhi. He is known for his legal campaigns on issues of public concern. He is co-founder of the Alternative Law Forum. Omshivaprakash H. L. is a digital archivist and technologist. He is currently heading the India Operations for Servants of Knowledge initiative. He is the founder of Sanchaya—Kannada Language Technology Research & Study Forum to enhance technical capabilities for Kannada literature research. With regards LIBRARIAN

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Invitation to the Webinar on "Embracing Digital: The Future of Libraries in the Age of Digitization and Digital Lending" on August 12, 2024, at 5 PM
by Dr. Mahesh Yaranal 09 Aug '24

09 Aug '24

Dear Professionals Colleagues As we commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan and Librarian’s Day on August 12, 2024, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar titled “*Embracing Digital: The Future of Libraries in the Age of Digitization and Digital Lending*.” The event will feature Carl Malamud, Dr. Lawrence Liang, and Omshivaprakash HL, and will take place on August 12, 2024, at 5 PM. Please register your participation [*here <https://forms.gle/FDnswbNCqbiSCEvs8>*]. The webinar is open to all and there is no registration fee. The webinar link and joining details will be sent to your registered email address. *Date: August 12, 2024 (Monday)* *Time: 5 PM* *About the lecture:* The webinar will explore the transformative impact of digitization in libraries, highlighting the efforts of Public.Resource.Org and archive.org in preserving cultural heritage and facilitating digital access in India. The discussion will cover the technology behind digitization and digital lending platforms, showcasing innovative solutions that enhance accessibility. Additionally, the talk will address critical challenges, including copyright issues, technological infrastructure, and the digital divide. We are thrilled to have Dr. Lawrence, a distinguished alumnus and expert in digital law, join us to shed light on the legal aspects of digital lending. His expertise will be invaluable in understanding the complexities and navigating the legal landscape of this evolving field. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the future of libraries in the digital age and to engage with leading experts in the field. *About the speakers:* *Carl Malamud* is a technologist, author, and public domain advocate known for his foundation, Public.Resource.Org. *Lawrence Liang* is an academician and a lawyer. He is currently a professor of law at Ambedkar University in Delhi. He is known for his legal campaigns on issues of public concern. He is co-founder of the Alternative Law Forum. *Omshivaprakash H. L*. is a digital archivist and technologist. He is currently heading the India Operations for Servants of Knowledge initiative. He is the founder of Sanchaya—Kannada Language Technology Research & Study Forum to enhance technical capabilities for Kannada literature research. -- Thanks & Regards, ----- Mahesh Yaranal, PhD Librarian(I/C) National Law School of India University P.B.No. 7201., Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 Tel : 080-23010000 Extn 227 ; Mobile: 91-9886074980 Email : mahesh(a)nls.ac.in, maheshyaranal(a)gmail.com

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Call for Papers for JLICT, V13, No 2 (July to December 2024)
by Dr Mange Ram 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

The Journal of Library and Information Communication Technology (JLICT) is a peer-reviewed journal published bi-annually. It is indexed by the Scientific Indexing Service (S.N. 3851) and has an Impact Factor of 4.256 Cosmos (2018) (http://cosmosimpactfactor.com/page/journals_details/5368.html). JLICT covers all areas of library science related to ICT.   You can access the online version of the journal at: https://indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jlict&type=home. The journal welcomes manuscripts that meet the criteria of significance and scientific excellence. It will publish original articles in basic and applied research, case studies, critical reviews, and surveys. We invite you to submit your manuscript(s) to jlict2012(a)gmail.com by 15th September 2024. Please follow the format for submission of the papers. Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12, and in single space with linked references (APA Style) as examples are given below: References/Bibliographies: 1. Book: Kidder, T. (1981). The soul of a new machine. Boston: Little, Brown & Company. Frank, R. H., & Bernanke, B. (2007). Principles of macro-economic (3rd Ed.). Boston: McGraw-Hill/Irwin. 2. Edited Book: Gibbs, J. T., & Huang, L. N. (Eds.). (2001). Children of colour: Psychological interventions with culturally diverse youth. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass. 3. Article/Papers: Ku, G. (2008). Learning to de-escalate: The effects of regret in escalation of commitment. Organizational Behaviour and Human Decision Processes, 105(2), 221-232. Sanchez, D., & King-Toler, E. (2007). Addressing disparities consultation and outreach strategies for university settings. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 59(4), 286-295. 4. Journal article from a subscription database (no DOI): Colvin, G. (2008, July 21). Information worth billions. Fortune, 158(2), 73-79. Retrieved from Business Source Complete, EBSCO. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com 5. Magazine article, in print: Kluger, J. (2008, January 28). Why we love. Time, 171(4), 54-60. 6. Newspaper article, no author, in print: As prices surge, Thailand pitches OPEC-style rice cartel. (2008, May 5). The Wall Street Journal, p. A9. 7. Corporate author, author as the publisher, accessed online: Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2000). Tasmanian yearbook 2000 (No. 1301.6). Canberra, Australian Capital Territory: Author. Retrieved from http://www.ausstats .abs.gov.au /ausstats/subscriber.nsf /0/CA2568710006989... $File/13016_2000.pdf The article may be sent to the following e-mail address only jlict2012(a)gmail.com up to 15th September 2024. Note:  E-copy of the paper will be provided free of cost to authors. Editor in Chief Dr. P. P. Rawat, Former Chief Librarian (Retd), SGPGI, Lucknow (UP) Dr. Mange Ram  

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AIKM 2024
by K.S. Raghavan 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

The countdown for the AIKM 2024, jointly organized by the Sarada Ranganathan Endowment in association with the India International Centre and the University of Delhi, to commemorate the centenary year of Dr. Ranganathan entering the library profession has begun. The AIKM2024, AI and Knowledge Management: Academia-Industry Summit will begin at the India International Centre, New Delhi on 12th August (Dr. SRR’s official birthdate) with two pre-conference tutorials. This will be followed by a formal inaugural function at the convention hall, Vice-Regal Lodge, University of Delhi, Delhi 110007 at 4.00PM. Prof. Yogesh Singh, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi will preside; Shri Shyam Saran former Foreign Secretary, Govt. of India and President of India International Centre will be the chief Guest; Dr. Sanghamitra Bandyopadhyay, Director of Indian Statistical Institute, will deliver the keynote address. The technical sessions will begin at 9.30 am at the Seminar Hall, India International Centre on 13th August. Details of the conference, the pre-conference tutorials, panel discussions and some of the key speakers can be found on the conference website (aikm2024.org). The organizers welcome LIS professionals to register and attend the conference and the pre-conference tutorials. The organizers also welcome and invite institutions and organizations to join as academic / corporate partners and support the event. Regards K. S. Raghavan, Member-Secretary, SRELS K. S. Raghavan Dean (Academic) (Retd.) University of Madras Professor (Retd.) DRTC, Indian Statistical Institute Visiting Scientist (Retd.), Centre for Knowledge Analytics & Ontological Engineering, PES University, Bangalore Visiting Professor, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (2015) Visiting Professor, Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG), Belo Horizonte, Brazil (2003) Senior Fulbright Scholar, University of California at Los Angeles, USA (1987) Member-Secretary, Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science Editor, Journal of Information & Knowledge

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Request article for academic purpose
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 08 Aug '24

08 Aug '24

Dear friends,I request to all, kindly send me the pdf of the followingarticle.  It will be used for academic purposes only.1.Towards green recovery of β amylase from slurry of sweet potato(ipomoea batatas) of VitAto variety via liquid biphasic system DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.scp.2021.100579 Publisher: science direct Sustainable Chemistry and Pharmacy Volume 25, April 2022, 100579  2.Onion pre- and postharvest considerations.Authors: I. R. Gubb, H. S. Mactavish Publication: Allium crop science: recent advances https://doi.org/10.1079/9780851995106.0233  3.Early cancer detection based on exosome biosensors in biological samplesAuthor links open overlay panelRecep Uyar a, Göksu Özçelikay-Akyıldız b, Sariye İrem Kaya c, Sidar Bereketoğlu Nergis d, Ömür Beşbinar a e, Mehmet Altay Ünal e, Açelya Yilmazer f, Sibel Ayşıl Özkan b Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical Volume 400, Part A, 1 February 2024, 134886 https://doi.org/10.1016/j.snb.2023.134886 P.ILANGUMARANHEAD / SENIOR LIBRARIANSETHU INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGYKARIAPATTI-626 115, VIRUDHUNAGAR DISTTAMIL NADUkumarilan@rediffmail.commobile:9789527616

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Librarians' Day at MyDLIS on August 9, 2024
by Chandrashekara M 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Dear Sir, Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, and Mysore University Information & Library Science Alumni Network(MILAN) jointly organising *LIBRARIANS’ DAY CELEBRATION *(*Commemoration of Dr. S.R. Ranganathan’s 132 Birth Anniversary*) on August 9, 2024 at 4.00PM in MyDLIS, Manasagangotri, Mysuru. *Dr. S. Nagaraja, *Librarian, Regional Institute of Education (NCERT), Manasagangotri, Mysore will be delivering a special lecture on "School Library : Makerspaces and Tech Spaces". *Prof. Maranna O. *Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, Vijayanagara Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Bellary will be the Chief Guest. *Prof. Chandrashekara M. *Chairman, MyDLIS will preside over the programme. I have pleasure in inviting all to attend the lecture. ALL ARE WELCOME Sincerely Dr. Chandrashekara M. Professor & Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru - 570 006 Off. Ph: (0821) 2419389/9448600970

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Announcement: Dr. T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture, 2024
by Francis Jayakanth 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Dear Members, NCSI-NET and J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library, IISc, are pleased to announce the forthcoming Dr T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture titled "The Western Ghats to Bengaluru: Data-Driven Science for Societal Welfare," to be delivered by Dr T.V. Ramachandra, a distinguished scholar from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc). Details of the Lecture: Date: Thursday, August 22, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Venue: Lecture Hall, JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru. Live Streaming: This event will also be live-streamed. Further details regarding the live stream will be shared in subsequent announcements. About the Speaker: Dr. T.V. Ramachandra is the Coordinator of the Energy and Wetlands Research Group and the Convenor of the Environmental Information System at the Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science. With a Ph.D. in Ecology and Energy, Dr. Ramachandra has established a prolific research career spanning over 25 years. He is actively involved in numerous wetlands and environmental policy committees and has received multiple prestigious awards for his contributions to ecology and sustainable development. Dr Ramachandra’s research interests include aquatic ecosystems, biodiversity, ecological modelling, renewable energy, and energy planning. He has published extensively, with over 355 research papers and 21 books to his credit. For more information, please visit Dr. Ramachandra’s ResearchGate, Google Scholar, and ORCID profiles: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/T_V_Ramachandra/publications https://scholar.google.co.in/citations?user=Woh1fa8AAAAJ&hl=en https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5528-1565 We look forward to your presence at this insightful lecture! Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth JRD library, IISc

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IATLIS Membership Form Link and Update the existing contact.
by bbramesha B 07 Aug '24

07 Aug '24

Respected Life Members of IATLIS IATLIS provided a Google Form link on its website ( www.iatlis.org ) to update your details. The website published the list of Life members of IATLIS. Please go through the document, and check the details at https://www.iatlis.org/members/iatlis-life-members If you need any updates or wish to modify your existing contact details. just fill out the form and submit the same. Your participation will significantly help us improve this process, making it more convenient and beneficial for all IATLIS Members. with regards, Prof. Ramesh President, IATLIS -- Prof. Ramesh Senior Professor with HGP and Project Director, ICSSR-MRP President(Elect), Association of Teachers Library & Information Science (IATLIS), Dept. of Library and Information Science Bangalore University Jnana Bharathi Campus BANGALORE - 560 056 Phone: Mobile 09481246961 Office Direct :080 22961401 http://bramesha.webs.com/

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KALA Members Data Updation
by Dr. Subhash Reddy B 06 Aug '24

06 Aug '24

Dear Sir/Madam, We are happy to inform you that we are updating the KALA Members' data and issuing new Membership Certificates and Cards. We request you take a moment to complete the following Google form and update your data. Google Form Link: https://forms.gle/hTUcmWqqPQGLpAoj7 Current members list: https://www.kalaonline.com/members Your participation will significantly help us improve this process, making it more convenient and beneficial for all KALA Members. Thank you in advance for your cooperation. Best regards, Dr. Subhash Reddy B Secretary, Karnataka State Library Association (R)

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Extended deadline: STMet 2024 at Ho-chi-minh
by STM STMet 2024 06 Aug '24

06 Aug '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. All submitted papers are reviewed and edited by senior editors. We will also enhance content and correct language. 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. Performance Measurement and Metrics 3. International Journal of Computational Linguistics Research There is no further publication fee for the above journals. Three workshops on Text-based Metrics, Future Scientometrics and Altmetrics will be organized as a part of STMet 2024 Clarivate Analytics will offer a presentation of their new products and services. The STMet 2024 will have five keynote speakers. A special tutorial on Text-based Research Evaluation will be presented. 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 20, 2024 Notification September 15, 2024 Camera-ready (post-conference version) October 05, 2024 Registration October 05, 2024 Conference Dates October 17-19, 2024 Program Committee General Chairs Le Minh Tung, Tien Giang University, Vietnam Grant Lewison, King’s College, UK Valentina Markusova, VINITI, Russia 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 Chairs Muhammad Aqeel Ashraf, International Association for Management Science and Engineering Technology (IAMSET), Malaysia Ulle Must, Estonian Research Council at Archimedes, Estonia Contact: stm(a)socio.org.uk

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