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"Just a Hobby" to Transforming the World: Linux Turns 35
by Francis Jayakanth 25 Aug '26

25 Aug '26

Dear Members, Thirty-five years ago, a young computer science student, Linus Torvalds, shared a modest announcement about a new operating system he was developing, describing it as "*just a hobby, won't be big and professional*." That project eventually became *Linux*, one of the most widely deployed open-source technologies in computing history. Interestingly, Linux was almost named *"*Freax*"* before the name "Linux" was adopted. Today, Linux powers a significant portion of the world's servers, supercomputers, cloud infrastructure, smartphones, and digital services. Original Article: https://www.zdnet.com/article/just-a-hobby-linus-torvalds-introduced-linux-… Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth Formerly with IISc, Bengaluru

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Library Sir, by Ajit Kumar Pradhan
by ajitkumarpradhan64＠gmail.com 25 Aug '26

25 Aug '26

Dear Sir/Madam, I am pleased to introduce Library Sir, by Ajit Kumar Pradhan, an educational initiative and learning community dedicated to helping students and aspirants prepare for Library & Information Science (LIS) examinations. The platform provides exam-oriented study notes, MCQs, quick revision materials, online classes, practice questions, and simplified explanations to support LIS learners preparing for UGC-NET, SET, university, recruitment, and other competitive examinations. Our aim is to create a supportive learning community where LIS aspirants can Learn Better, Revise Faster, Prepare Smarter, and Succeed Together. I would be grateful for your support in sharing and promoting this initiative among LIS students and aspirants. Brand: Library Sir Founder: Ajit Kumar Pradhan Focus: Library & Information Science Exam Preparation whats app :- https://chat.whatsapp.com/INuJxi6ixIw7hNfAcwcVz9?s=cl&p=a&ilr=4 telegram :-https://t.me/LibrarySir Thank you for your valuable support. Regards, Ajit Kumar Pradhan Library Sir Library & Information Science Educator

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Request the article to our research scholar-reg
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 25 Aug '26

25 Aug '26

Dear sir/Madamwe request the following article to our research scholar kindly help to student research academy.1. Investigation of an Optical Method for the Bilirubin Detection of Neonates in Vivo,,Chitra R; Shanthi Prince; Ashok ChandrasekaranDOI: 10.1109/ICAECC59324.2023.10560300 2. Research on a Non-invasive Neonatal Jaundice Detector Shuchang Xu   DOI: 10.1109/DSInS60115.2023.104553923.Non-Invasive Transcutaneous Bilirubinometer Using STM32 - A Review Ahmad jani sayyadi  DOI:10.1109/NEleX59773.2023.10421483  P.ILANGUMARANSenior LibrarianKariapatti-626 115,Virudhunagar DistTamilnaduMobile;9789527616e.mail: librarian@sethu.ac.in

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Article Request
by Ratheesh K 22 Aug '26

22 Aug '26

Dear Madam/Sir, I am in need of the following article Kindly share the following article if you have access to the article: "Serum lactate and cerebral vasospasm in subarachnoid hemorrhage. Sequential transcranial doppler in a Hispanic cohort. A preliminary study" https://doi.org/10.1212/WNL.90.15_supplement.P1.225 Please send to the email : ratheeshk1980(a)gmail.com Thank you Ratheesh K Assistant Librarian CUSAT

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Announcement: One Month Online Internship - LIS Students (September 15 - October 14, 2026)
by Librarian Guide 20 Aug '26

20 Aug '26

Dear Learners, We are delighted to announce an exclusive One Month Online Internship - LIS Students by Librarian Guide Educational Academy (LGEA). This comprehensive training program is designed to equip the students with in-depth knowledge and practical skills to master the various aspects of library management with technologies for library to disseminate information. Training Details: 📆 Dates : September 15 - October 14, 2026 ⏰ Time: 08:30 pm - 09:30 pm 💻 Platform: Online (Link to be provided upon registration) Key Topics Covered: During these sessions, we will cover the following topics: Week 1: Essential Skills for Library Professionals Digital Library Tools & Software (Koha, DSpace, etc.) Library Automation and RFID Technology Cataloguing: Metadata Standards and Cataloguing (MARC21, Dublin Core) Circulation – Patron Management Week 2: Essential Skills for Library Professionals Acquisition: Books, Print Periodicals & E-Resources Library Management, Generating Orders & Reports Online Public Access Catalog Week 3: Research Support & Tools Plagiarism Detection Tools (Turnitin, etc.) Reference Management Tools (Zotero, Mendeley) Supporting Research and Scholarly Communication Research Metrics: h-index, Impact Factor, Altmetrics Week 4: Emerging Trends & Innovations Artificial Intelligence for Research Google Site for Development of Library Website Google Tools for Library and Its Users Mobile Apps and Virtual Reference Services Week 5: Assignments Assignment – 1 Assignment – 2 Assignment – 3 Minimum 60% score is compulsory to receive the certificate. Certificate to be issued after passing the assignments. Registration: Secure your spot today by registering: 🎟️ Registration Fee: Rs. 1000 🚨 Hurry! Total seats are limited only, and we regretfully cannot increase capacity. Requirements: Participants are kindly requested to have a personal computer with a stable internet connection to ensure a seamless learning experience during the training program. Don't miss this chance to enhance your expertise in Android App for your library and gain valuable insights into its advanced functionalities. Register now to reserve your spot before the seats are filled! Registration Link: https://forms.gle/2LLksKvptoXAAdLK9 Thank you for your enthusiastic response in advance, and we look forward to welcoming you to this enriching training program. Best regards, Librarian Guide Educational Academy ********************************* *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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Why ‘lawful access’ may not be required for AI training in India
by madhan muthu 19 Aug '26

19 Aug '26

Why ‘lawful access’ may not be required for AI training in India Arul George Scaria, law professor at National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, tells *The Indian Express* what the Delhi High Court’s AI copyright ruling means for LLM training, fair dealing and potential liability for AI outputs. https://indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-law/delhi-hc-llm-trai… *The Delhi High Court has a pending suit regarding “shadow libraries” (like Sci-Hub) despite a preliminary observation that such libraries infringe on copyright. Since LLMs are often trained on these libraries, does this present a legal grey area in India?* In *Elsevier vs Alexandra Elbakyan*, I feel the court did not have the opportunity to hear the perspectives of the academic and research community. *ANI vs OpenAI* rightly clarifies that “lawful access” is not a general requirement under the fair dealing provision, or under most of the other exceptions to infringement listed under Indian copyright law. *So if you can prove as a user that your use comes under the fair dealing exception or any of the other exceptions wherein lawful access is not mandated, the source shouldn’t really matter.* Wherever “lawful access” is intended under our copyright statute, it is specifically mentioned..... Madhan (https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1651-4180)

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Final Reminder: T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture 2026 | Wednesday, 19 August 2026, 4:00 PM IST
by Francis Jayakanth 18 Aug '26

18 Aug '26

Dear LIS-Forum Members, Greetings from the NCSI-NET Foundation. This is a gentle reminder that the 2026 T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture will be held on Wednesday, 19 August 2026, at 4:00 PM (IST*)* via Microsoft Teams. Lecture Details Speaker: Ana Enriquez Head, Scholarly Communications and Copyright Penn State University Libraries, USA Title: *Conflating Copyright and Ethics* Abstract In resources about copyright law for lay audiences, it is common to conflate acting ethically with following copyright law. Rather than encouraging ethical behaviour, this trope shuts down the audience's ethical reasoning. Nor does this trope encourage learning about copyright law. Instead, it leads to several misunderstandings: it encourages people to think that all copyright wrongs are equivalent; it overlooks the variety of approaches to copyright, such as those of other countries or historical periods; and it conceals the flaws in copyright law. The solution is not to excise ethical reasoning from discussions of copyright law. The solution is to disentangle the two topics and pay adequate attention to both. About the Speaker Ana Enriquez is the Copyright Officer and Head of the Office of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries. As both a lawyer and a librarian, she has long advocated for improvements to the copyright system so that all may benefit from the advancement of knowledge. Earlier this year, Ana spent an academic term at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar. Microsoft Teams Meeting Join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/464418832178313?p=4NAsBoqiUfF1HVK9Dq Meeting ID*:* 464 418 832 178 313 Passcode*:* b6V3UJ7H We warmly invite all interested individuals to attend this memorial lecture. The event offers an excellent opportunity to engage with contemporary issues in copyright, scholarly communication, and research ethics, while commemorating the contributions of the late Dr T.B. Rajashekar to the library and information science community. We look forward to your participation. Best regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth On behalf of the NCSI-NET Foundation

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Articles required for academic purposes
by Gaurang Raval 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

AI Usage: No Respected Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University - Gujarat One of our Library Patrons is looking for under-mentioned Articles for her academic purposes. *1. Risk Factors for PTSD in a Diverse Cohort of Trauma-Exposed Youth: A 2-Year Longitudinal Study* https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/risk-factors-ptsd-trauma-exposed-youth-2-y… 2. *Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia With Prolonged Exposure Compared to Sleep Hygiene and Prolonged Exposure: A Randomized Controlled Trial* https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/cbt-insomnia-prolonged-exposure-vs-sleep-h… 3. Association Between Adult Sexual Assault and Psychiatric Disorders: Results From the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions-III https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/association-between-adult-sexual-assault-a… *4. Exposure-Based Video Therapy for Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder: Clinical Outcomes From a Large Real-World Sample of Adults* https://www.psychiatrist.com/jcp/exposure-based-video-therapy-obsessive-com… If it is accessible to you, please share it with us for academic purposes. It will be a great help. Email id: gaurang.raval(a)rru.ac.in Thank you in advance Regards | सादर *Gaurang <https://rru.ac.in/people/15197c37-6d86-4a16-a698-23ce28f35b14> Raval <https://rru.ac.in/people/15197c37-6d86-4a16-a698-23ce28f35b14> *| *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. 41034 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ४१०३४ RRU <https://rru.ac.in/> | Library <https://rru.ac.in/campus-life/library> | OPAC <https://opac.rru.ac.in/> | MyLOFT <https://www.myloft.xyz/> | Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/> | ONOS <https://www.onos.gov.in/publishers> -- Institutional AI Disclosure Policy: If AI/ChatGPT or any similar AI tool has been used to draft, edit, improve, or translate an official email, the sender must include the approved AI Usage declaration at the beginning of the email body. The sender remains responsible for reviewing and verifying the content before sending.

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T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture 2026
by Pradeep P Kavi 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

Dear LIS-Forum Members, Greetings from the NCSI-NET Foundation. The NCSI-NET Foundation, established to promote networking, collaboration, and professional development among library and information science professionals, is pleased to invite you to the 2026 T.B. Rajashekar Memorial Lecture, to be delivered by Ana Enriquez, Head of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries. Lecture Details Date: Wednesday, 19 August 2026 Time: 4:00 PM (IST) Mode: Online via Microsoft Teams Title: Conflating Copyright and Ethics Abstract In resources about copyright law for lay audiences, it is common to conflate acting ethically with following copyright law. Rather than encouraging ethical behaviour, this trope shuts down the audience's ethical reasoning. Nor does this trope encourage learning about copyright law. Instead, it leads to several misunderstandings: it encourages people to think that all copyright wrongs are equivalent; it overlooks the variety of approaches to copyright, such as those of other countries or historical periods; and it conceals the flaws in copyright law. The solution is not to excise ethical reasoning from discussions of copyright law. The solution is to disentangle the two topics and pay adequate attention to both. About the Speaker Ana Enriquez is the Copyright Officer and Head of the Office of Scholarly Communications and Copyright at the Penn State University Libraries. As both a lawyer and a librarian, she has long advocated for improvements to the copyright system so that all may benefit from the advancement of knowledge. Earlier this year, Ana spent an academic term at the National Law School of India University, Bengaluru, as a Fulbright-Nehru Scholar. Microsoft Teams Meeting Join the meeting: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/464418832178313?p=4NAsBoqiUfF1HVK9Dq Meeting ID: 464 418 832 178 313 Passcode: b6V3UJ7H We warmly invite all interested individuals to attend this memorial lecture. The event offers an excellent opportunity to engage with contemporary issues in copyright, scholarly communication, and research ethics, while commemorating the contributions of Prof. T.B. Rajashekar to the library and information science community. We look forward to your participation. Best Regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth On behalf of the NCSI-NET Foundation =================================== ಪ್ರದೀಪ್ ಪಿ ಕವಿ/ प्रदीप पी कवि/Pradeep P. Kavi ಜೆ ಆರ್ ಡಿ ಟಾಟಾ ಸ್ಮಾರಕ ಗ್ರಂಥಾಲಯ/ जे आर डी टाटा स्मारक पुस्तकालय /JRD Tata Memorial Library ಭಾರತೀಯ ವಿಜ್ಞಾನ ಸಂಸ್ಥೆ/ भारतीय विज्ञान संस्थान/Indian Institute of Science (IISc) ಬೆಂಗಳೂರು/ बेंगलूर 560012/Bengaluru 560012 ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ/ कर्नाटक/Karnataka/ Website : https://library.iisc.ac.in/

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Invitation for Librarian's Day Programme - 2026
by Oriental Library Association 17 Aug '26

17 Aug '26

INVITATION Librarian’s Day Celebration – 2026 Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from the Oriental Library Association. We are pleased to invite you to the Librarian’s Day Celebration 2026, being organized by the Oriental Library Association on 28 August 2026. The programme will bring together librarians, library and information science professionals, teachers, researchers, and library enthusiasts to celebrate the vital role of libraries and librarians in education, knowledge dissemination, and society. Programme Details Date: 28 August 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Venue: District Library Hall, Asansol Discussion Topic: “The Future of the Librarian Profession — Artificial Intelligence, Information Science and New Employment Opportunities” Speaker: Dr. Abhijit Chakraborty Librarian, Asansol B. B. College Chief Guest: Prof. Bhagabat Maji Honourable Guest: Dr. Amitabh Basu Principal, Asansol B. B. College Your gracious presence and valuable participation will make the occasion more meaningful and memorable. We sincerely look forward to welcoming you to this special programme. With warm regards, Pranab Hazra President Oriental Library Association

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