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by Subbiah Arunachalam 23 May '25

23 May '25

Friends, Until a few years ago, the world viewed the United States as the leader of the 'free' world (as opposed to countries ruled by 'autocrats'/'dictators'/'despots'). It is no longer true. DEI (diversity, equity and inclusion), equal rights to women, research in science and healthcare, non-Whites, free academia are all anathema to the President and his yesmen. Carla Heyden, a distinguished librarian, who was the Librarian of Congress for more than nine years, was dismissed a few days ago. Incidentally, she was Black. But the reason given for dismissal: she kept in the library books inappropriate to children. Everyone knows that the Library's collections are not open to children. Arun Book World News: The Library of Congress [From: LibraryThing] The Trump Administration fired Carla Hayden, the 14th Librarian of Congress. Hayden was appointed by President Obama in 2016, and would have completed her ten-year term in 2026. Before serving as the Librarian of Congress, Hayden was the director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore and served as President of the American Library Association. Explaining the firing, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that Hayden "did not fit the needs of the American people" and accused her of "putting inappropriate books in the library for children." This explanation did not satisfy critics, as the Library of Congress receives two copies of every book published in the United States, keeps a high proportion of them, and its collections are not generally open to children. Hayden's firing occasioned a flood of reactions by individuals and organizations. The American Library Association praised Hayden as “a wise and faithful steward of the Library of Congress,” describing her dismissal as “unjust” and “an insult to the scope and breadth of work Dr. Hayden has undertaken in her role leading the Library of Congress.” The Association of Research Libraries criticized the firing as part of a "troubling pattern of attacks on libraries, science, research, and the pursuit of knowledge." All seven living National Ambassadors for Young People’s Literature, including Kate DiCamillo and Gene Luen Yang, released a public statement in opposition to Hayden’s dismissal, as have three US Poets Laureate. Forty-eight "library, publishing and free expression, and civil society groups," including PEN America, The Authors Guild and Independent Book Publishers Association, joined to condemn "an assault on our freedoms to access and pursue knowledge." Apart from organizations, many individuals also criticized the move. Scholar Alondra Nelson resigned from her positions at the National Science Foundation and Library of Congress, partly in response to Hayden’s dismissal. Celebrated author George Saunders decried the firing in an opinion piece in the New York Times. Barbara Kingsolver criticized "another step in the scary transformation of our country from democracy to thought-policed despotism." Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry, criticized the firing as an "anti-knowledge, anti-learning, anti-Black woman" action. Louise Penny wrote "This is not a political issue, it's a moral and ethical one that transcends boundaries. If the Democrats had done this I'd be equally appalled and afraid." Julia Quinn, author of the Bridgerton Series, wrote "I am disgusted and outraged by the Trump administration’s callous firing." The Trump Administration also fired Shira Perlmutter, the director of the U.S. Copyright Office, which operates under the aegis of the Librarian of Congress. There has been speculation that this move was related to Perlmutter’s release of a report on copyright and artificial intelligence. The Authors Guild has launched a petition to reinstate Perlmutter, recently delivered to members of Congress. President Trump appointed his former personal lawyer, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, as acting Librarian of Congress, and named two other officials. This move occasioned a standoff with library staff, with deputies Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves being refused access to their offices. In a rare show of bipartisanship, Congressional Democrats and Republicans have criticized the administration’s move, with concerns being raised about what this means for the separation of powers between the executive and legislative branches of government. While by law the President appoints the Librarian of Congress, the library itself is part of the Legislative Branch. Legislators also contest the President's power to appoint an acting director before his choice receives confirmation by the Senate. As of today, the library is under the direction of Carla Hayden’s deputy, Robert Newlen. -- Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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IATUL Annual Conference 2025 - The call for submissions is now open
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 23 May '25

23 May '25

IATUL Annual Conference 2025 - The call for submissions is now open International Association of University Libraries -IATUL- invites proposals for papers and posters for the 45th Annual IATUL Conference and General Assembly, to be held from 2 to 6 November 2025 at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, Shanghai (China). IATUL offers an influential and inclusive community of librarians from around the world. The Annual Conference is a unique opportunity to share views and develop new collaborations. Papers are invited on the following theme: Exploring the Future of Libraries: Connection, Innovation and Impact Read full text of call for papers from https://iatul2025.lib.sjtu.edu.cn/v2/p/62da64b971916111f01b3cd6cdd2b8022889 Paper Submission Portal closes on Monday, 23 June, 2025 Or visit the Conference website https://iatul2025.lib.sjtu.edu.cn/ --- Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar , Associate Dean of Library and Learning Resources, Library Director & Professor American University of Antigua West Indies www.auamed. org Member, IATUL Board of Directors. Member, IFLA HBS Standing Committee.

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*📢 Announcement: UGC-NET Preparation for Library & Information Science – Paper 2
by Librarian Guide 22 May '25

22 May '25

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Fwd: EIFL Webinar Series on OJS for managing scholarly journals
by Shamprasad Pujar 22 May '25

22 May '25

FYI ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: LIBLICENSE <liblicense(a)gmail.com> Date: Thu, May 22, 2025 at 9:21 AM Subject: EIFL Webinar Series on OJS for managing scholarly journals To: <LIBLICENSE-L(a)listserv.crl.edu> From: Ann Okerson <aokerson(a)gmail.com> Date: Wed, May 21, 2025 at 10:17 AM *EIFL organizes a series of webinars on best practices for using Open Journal Systems (OJS) free and open source software for managing and publishing scholarly journals* Posted: May 14, 2025 EIFL has launched a series of webinars that share firsthand experiences, use cases and practical examples of using Open Journal Systems (OJS) free and open source software for managing and publishing scholarly journals. Developed by the Public Knowledge Project (PKP) <https://pkp.sfu.ca/about/>, OJS has become the most widely-used software for publishing scholarly journals. Recently, there have been many new technical developments that improve the efficiency, speed and responsiveness of OJS, and EIFL has received numerous requests from our partner countries for training. This series of EIFL webinars, designed and organized by the EIFL Open Access Programme <https://www.eifl.net/programmes/open-access-programme>, aims to meet these needs and improve experiences of using OJS. See details here: https://www.eifl.net/news/eifl-webinar-series-best-practices-using-ojs

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Information Resources -- 250521 & Forthcoming Events.
by Mohan Hr 22 May '25

22 May '25

Information Resources -- 250521 =========================== ⏹️Information Resources Access the following 25 resources at https://lnkd.in/gh7xG9TS 🔸Reframing Information: From “Information as Thing” to “Everything as Document” to the Identity of iSchools. 🔸10 key pillars of system design 🔸Report -- The State of AI Talent 2025 🔸Top 15 AI Agent Builders in 2025 🔸Tech Stack to Master AI 🔸AI Audit Checklist 🔸Report: AI & Digital Transformation -- Competencies for Civil Services 🔸Report: Trust, Attitudes and Use of Artificial Intelligence 🔸Report: AI 2027 -- A Guide to AGI and Supeintelligece 🔸eBook: AI Value Creators -- Beyond the GenAI User Mindset 🔸eBook: The Adoption of AI in Firms -- New evidence for policymaking 🔸eBook: Understanding Artificial Intelligence 🔸eBook: Modern Generative AI with ChatGPT and OpenAI Models: Leverage the capabilities of OpenAI's LLM for productivity and innovation with GPT3 and GPT4 🔸eBook: Machine Learning 🔸eBook: Think Stats --How to Master Data Analysis for Business 🔸eBook: AI Art -- Machine Visions and Warped Dreams 🔸eBook: An introduction to Data Science 🔸eBook: Think Python 🔸16 TED talks that will change your life and mindset 🔸Top Websites to Grow in Career 🔸190+ Python MCQ Interview Questions and Answers 🔸How to use ChatGPT for business success 🔸A Founder's Guide to Seed Fundraising 🔸How to get the most out of attending conferences 🔸Your social media a/cs, digital pics, data. Decide in advance who inherits your digital assets? ⏹️HRM-CSE/IT Information Resources WhatsApp Groups -- How to join them ⏹️Infoquiz -- 250521 ⏹️Answers to Infoquiz -- 250511 Access the above 25 resources at https://lnkd.in/gh7xG9TS ⏹️Forthcoming Events 🔸28th May 2025 at 6.30 pm IST. IEEE CAS, IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai & ACM Chennai webinar on "Trends in Semiconductor Industry" by Mr. Venkat Krishnan, Consultant, Investor, Ex-Director Infineon, Synopsys, USA. Register at: https://bit.ly/web-250528-trends-semiconductor 🔸11th Jun 2025 at 6.30 pm IST. CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai webinar on "Exploring the Efficacy and Applications of Small Language Models" by Dr. Sridhar Dasaratha, Head of AI Research at Client Technology and Dr. Karmvir Singh Phogat , Senior AI Researcher at Client Technology of EY Global Delivery Services, Bangalore. Register at: https://bit.ly/web-250611-slms 🔸25th Jun 2025 at 6.30 pm IST. IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai & ACM Chennai webinar on "Study in the USA: A Step-by-Step Guide to Applying to U.S. Universities" by Ms. Shanthi Mohan, EducationUSA Adviser, United States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), Chennai. Register at: https://bit.ly/web-250625-study-in-usa 🔸Call for Papers & Registration: ICBAI-2025: International Conference on "Business Analytics and Intelligence" at MKU Madurai during 15-17 Dec 2025. Last date to receive abstracts: 15th Jul 2025. https://www.linkedin.com/posts/hr-mohan_icbai-2025-the-13th-annual-internat… ⏹️Information Resources -- Archives 🔸IR-250521 -- https://lnkd.in/gh7xG9TS 🔸IR-250511 -- https://lnkd.in/gdpkhgCr 🔸IR-250311 -- https://lnkd.in/eWWhVjM7 🔸IR-250301 -- https://lnkd.in/gEx4H2h2 🔸IR-250211 -- https://lnkd.in/gaftAAxp 🔸IR-250201 -- https://lnkd.in/gJzMdf79 🔸IR-250121 -- https://lnkd.in/gV9n2r-M 🔸IR-250111 -- https://lnkd.in/gAKVQVAs 🔸IR-250101 -- https://lnkd.in/gwrjxK7a 🔸IR-241223 -- https://lnkd.in/g4p5xVaG 🔸IR-241210 -- https://lnkd.in/gBvbY4gU

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New InfoFire Episode | Michael Buckland: Reframing Information and Rethinking iSchools
by Shalini Urs 22 May '25

22 May '25

Dear Friends and Colleagues, I’m delighted to share the latest episode of *InfoFire*, featuring a thought-provoking conversation with Professor Michael Buckland from the School of Information, University of California, Berkeley. *Episode Title:* *“Reframing Information: From Information as Thing to Everything as Document to the Identity of iSchools — Conversations with Michael Buckland”* I’m sharing this here because I believe Michael Buckland offers a particularly insightful perspective on the evolution and future directions of the field of Library and Information Science (LIS). *Here is the link: * https://informationmatters.org/2025/05/reframing-information-from-informati… This episode explores Professor Buckland’s personal and intellectual journey, tracing key milestones that shaped his influential thinking. We discuss several of his landmark works, including *Library Services in Theory and Context* (1983), *Information and Information Systems* (1991), *Emanuel Goldberg and the Knowledge Machine* (2006), and *Ideology and Libraries* (2020). We begin with his seminal essay *“Information as Thing”* (1991), which distinguishes information as process, knowledge, and object—challenging the ambiguity of the term. Buckland discusses how his document-centric perspective, shaped by Suzanne Briet and Paul Otlet, broadens the definition of “document” to include everything from museum artifacts to digital files. Most importantly he reverses the gaze from Information-Centric to Document-Centric Thinking. He reimagines information retrieval as delivering a “pincushion” of relevant documents, emphasizing context over precision. We also explore his historical recovery of pioneers like Emanuel Goldberg, whose early work prefigured modern IR systems. A key thread is the evolution of the iSchools movement. From the 1973 Wheeler Report to his role in shaping Berkeley’s program, Buckland sees iSchools as interdisciplinary hubs bridging theory and practice—provided they avoid narrow professional silos. Throughout, Buckland urges methodological openness and sees libraries as ideological agents with power to shape public knowledge. His rich insights offer a compelling framework for uniting libraries, archives, and museums under a dynamic, inclusive vision of information science. I trust you will find as much value in reading/listening to this episode as I did in conducting the conversation and preparing this write-up. Warm regards, Shalini Urs Host, *InfoFire* Associate Editor, *Information Matters*

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CABI author workshops: how to get published – June 2025
by Maria Campbell 21 May '25

21 May '25

*With apologies for cross-posting* Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce two free author workshops taking place in June 2025. If you (or colleagues) are interested in publishing your work, join CABI's Publishers to find out more about the processes involved and their tips for successful publication. Including journals, books, datasheets, and case studies. There will also be a Q&A. Details - Free workshops - Thursday, 5 June 2025 at 09:00 AM BST - Repeated on Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 03:00 PM BST - Duration 1 hour 30 minutes Registration Register for the morning session on 5 June: https://cabi.zoom.us/webinar/register/7217470562322/WN_ktXx5KyFTPinifQihRDt… Register for the afternoon session on 12 June: https://cabi.zoom.us/webinar/register/3017470604845/WN_hL30litDRHSjf7mA9t4f… Please share this opportunity with your colleagues and friends. The content is the same in both webinars (register for one session only). The webinars are recorded and available on demand, so feel free to register even if you can’t attend the live session. Thank you for your attention. Maria Campbell Marketing Manager, CABI cabi.org - cabidigitallibrary.org P Think Green - don't print this email unless you really need to ************************************************************************ The information contained in this e-mail and any files transmitted with it is confidential and is for the exclusive use of the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient please note that any distribution, copying or use of this communication or the information in it is prohibited. Whilst CAB International trading as CABI takes steps to prevent the transmission of viruses via e-mail, we cannot guarantee that any e-mail or attachment is free from computer viruses and you are strongly advised to undertake your own anti-virus precautions. If you have received this communication in error, please notify us by e-mail at helpdesk(a)cabi.org or by telephone on +44 (0)1491 829199 and then delete the e-mail and any copies of it. CABI is an International Organization recognised by the UK Government under Statutory Instrument 1982 No. 1071... **************************************************************************

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Implementing Responsible Research Assessment in India
by madhan muthu 21 May '25

21 May '25

*Please circulate this message to the faculty, researchers and administrators of your university or institution. * Dear All: I hope this message finds you well. DORA warmly invites you to attend our upcoming event, *Implementing Responsible Research Assessment in India* which will take place *online via Zoom on June 06, 3pm IST. * We are honoured to have a distinguished panel with eminent scholars and policymakers Prof. K. VijayRaghavan, Prof. S. C. Lakhotia and Dr Michael Arentoft in a panel moderated by DORA Vice-Chair Dr Rebecca Lawrence and DORA Steering Committee Member Dr Moumita Koley. This session will explore the current state, challenges, and best practices in research assessment in India and worldwide, and we believe it may be of particular interest to you and your network. We welcome registrations online via this link: bit.ly/RRA-in-India We would be delighted if you could join us and share this invitation with colleagues who might be interested. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Warm regards, Giovanna (also on behalf of the DORA Chairs and event organizing team) *Dr Giovanna Lima (she/her)* DORA Program Manager -- Declaration on Research Assessment DORA sfdora.org *Get practical guidance with our Guide <https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15000683>* *Follow us on LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/declaration-on-research-assessment-dora/> and Bluesky <https://bsky.app/profile/dorassessment.bsky.social>* -- Madhan, M

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[FINAL CALL] CLSTL 2025 - Submission of Proposal/Abstract for Presentation/ Poster Deadline fast Approaching -20th May 2025
by TS Kumbar 19 May '25

19 May '25

Dear Professional Colleagues, Greetings from IIT Gandhinagar! This is a last reminder! The *proposal submission deadline for **Presentation* <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> * /**Poster* <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…>* for the 3rd International Conference on ‘Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries’ (**CLSTL 2025* <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> *)* is fast approaching. The *final date for submission is 20th May 2025*. As shared in our earlier invitation, CLSTL 2025 <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…>—scheduled to be held from *September 25–27, 2025*, at IIT Gandhinagar —will explore the theme *“Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence.”* <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> The conference promises enriching sessions by eminent speakers <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> , expert-led workshops <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…>, and meaningful networking opportunities with leading professionals from around the globe. We encourage you to submit your proposal/ abstract for Presentation/ Poster at the earliest. Detailed submission guidelines and links are available on the conference website. Connect with us at clstl(a)iitgn.ac.in if you have any questions. *Important Links* - *Conference Brochure:* Click Here <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> - *Registration:* Click Here <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> - *Proposal Submission:* Click Here <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> - *Pre Conference Workshops *Click here <https://clstl_iitgn_ac_in-dot-mm-event2.appspot.com/em_jgimiPDWzgIcTu8njd96…> * Important Dates* - Proposal/Abstract Submission Deadline: *20th May 2025* - Notification of Acceptance: *30th May 2025* - Final Poster/Presentation Submission: *31st July 2025* - Registration Deadline: *31st August 2025* We look forward to your valued contribution to this enriching and insightful conference, committed to shaping the future of libraries. Thanks & Regards Kumbar [image: 20.05.2025 (1).png] -- T. S. Kumbar, PhD Advisor (Library & Institute Archives) *Main Library, Block 13 * Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 055*|* Gujarat | INDIA Tel: +91 79 2395 2431 Mob: 09825921864 Email: tskumbar(a)iitgn.ac.in | librarian(a)iitgn.ac.in Website: http://www.iitgn.ac.in Follow Us : <https://www.facebook.com/Library-IITGN-105636257877813/> <https://www.instagram.com/iitgn_library/> <https://www.linkedin.com/company/library-iitgn/> <https://in.pinterest.com/librarysocialmedia0715/> <https://twitter.com/LibraryIITGN> ----*-----------------------------------------------------------* *Changing Landscapes of Science & Technology Libraries (CLSTL 2025)* <https://events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/> | *25-27 September 2025* | Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence

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Article Request
by Rajeev Sharma 17 May '25

17 May '25

Sir/Ma'am, I would appreciate it if you could provide a copy of the following article for reference, assuming it is available within your library's collection. *Title: Investigation of Ramjet Engine Real-time Simulator Modeling and Simulating* *Paper number* IAC-13,C4,P,66.p1,x18507 *Authors*: Mr. Junlong Liang, Northwestern Polytechnical University, China; Mr. Zhang Guitian, China; Dr. Baoyuan Wu, China *Year: *2013 *Conference*: 64th International Astronautical Congress 2013 (IAC 2013) URL: https://iafastro.directory/iac/archive/browse/IAC-13/C4/P/18507/ Warm regards Rajeev Sharma DRDL, Hyderabad

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