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Call For Paper-ICRSP,2024
by Jogen Sharma 18 Oct '24

18 Oct '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from MDI Murshidabad. It is our great pleasure to extend a warm welcome to the online *International Conference on Resilience and Sustainable Performance,* organized by *MDI Murshidabad *and scheduled for *6th-7th Dec, 2024*. It aims to provide a vibrant platform for scholars, academicians, practitioners, and policymakers to discuss and disseminate the finest research in the area of resilience and sustainable practices in each discipline of management such as HR/OB, Marketing, Finance and economics, IT, Entrepreneurships and Operation. Participation from more than 50 countries are expected to attend the conference. We cordially invite you to submit your *research papers, case studies and working projects* on the conference-suggested themes and send the papers to icrsp(a)mdim.ac.in or https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=icrsp2024. *Important Dates* Abstract Submission Deadline: *21st October 2024* Full Paper Submission Deadline: *15th November 2024* Conference Registration Deadline: *31st October 2024* *Key Highlights of the conference:* - Opportunity to publish the presented paper in ABDC ranked and Scopus indexed *MDI Gurgaon journal ‘Vision: The business Perspective’* - Opportunity to publish in *Edited Book* by *Bloomsbury (Scopus Indexed with ISBN)* - Provide platform to connect with Editor-in-chief and Associate Editor for their valuable inputs to improvise and opportunity to publish paper in top tier journals of ABDC category and Scopus indexed journals - Workshops would be conducted by Resource persons who are top 2% scientists as per Stanford list of top scientists 2024. Additionally, we will be recognizing academic excellence with a *"Best Paper Award"* for each technical track of the conference. We request that you kindly circulate the conference Webpage <https://www.mdim.ac.in/icrsp-2024/> within your network to encourage broader participation. *Learn more*: *Conference Webpage Link*: https://www.mdim.ac.in/icrsp-2024/ We eagerly anticipate your submissions and welcome you to this enriching and collaborative online international conference. Warm Regards ICRSP Team *M*: +91 *9143057233, **Office*:+91 9674727164 / 9674757164 (Extn.-141) *A: <https://goo.gl/maps/agj21QMqSir3iRjG7>* Kulori, Uttar Ramna P.S. Raghunathganj, Dist.-Murshidabad, PIN 742235, West Bengal, IN

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CABI author workshops: how to get published – 7 November 2024
by Maria Campbell 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

*With apologies for cross-posting* Dear colleagues, We are pleased to announce two free author workshops taking place on Thursday 7 November 2024. If you support researchers interested in publishing their work, suggest they join CABI's Publishers to find out more about the processes involved and their tips for successful publication. The workshops will cover journals, books, case studies and Compendium datasheets. There will also be a Q&A at the end. - Free workshops - 7 November 2024 at 08:00 AM and repeated at 02:00 PM GMT Registration for the morning session<https://cabi.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317284661736/WN_l2Mnr274QiigFxECHZv7…>. Registration for the afternoon session<https://cabi.zoom.us/webinar/register/3917284706583/WN_dxSJgh4sSAKQu7v9ihfi…>. Please feel free to share the links. The content is the same in both webinars (register for one 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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Re: The B&M Gates Foundation's new OA Policy
by Meghana Sanjeeva 17 Oct '24

17 Oct '24

till research assesment parameters dont change people will continue with APC Publishers will find new ways like big words Transformative Agreements These are now glorified by Institutions From: Subbiah Arunachalam via LIS-Forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Sent: Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:44:32 To: LIS-Forum <lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in> Subject: [LIS-Forum] The B&M Gates Foundation's new OA Policy Friends, If you have not seen it before, here are the main points of the new OA Policy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: https://openaccess.gatesfoundation.org/open-access-policy/2025-open-access-…. Funded Manuscripts Will Be Available. As soon as possible and to the extent feasible, Funded Manuscripts shall be published as a preprint in a preprint server recognized by the foundation or preapproved preprint server which applies a sufficient level of scrutiny to submissions. Accepted articles shall be deposited immediately upon publication in PubMed Central (PMC), or in another openly accessible repository, with proper metadata tagging identifying Gates funding. In addition, grantees shall disseminate Funded Manuscripts as described in their funding agreements with the foundation, including as described in any proposal or Global Access commitments.Dissemination of Funded Manuscripts Will Be On “Open Access” Terms. All Funded Manuscripts, including any subsequent updates to key conclusions, shall be available immediately, without any embargo, under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) or an equivalent license. This will permit all users to copy, redistribute, transform, and build on the material in any medium or format for any purpose (including commercial) without further permission or fees being required.Gates Grantees Will Retain Copyright. Grantees shall retain sufficient copyright in Funded Manuscripts to ensure such Funded Manuscripts are deposited into an open-access repository and published under the CC-BY 4.0 or equivalent license.Underlying Data Will Be Accessible Immediately. The Foundation requires that underlying data supporting the Funded Manuscripts shall be made accessible immediately and as open as possible upon availability of the Funded Manuscripts, subject to any applicable ethical, legal, or regulatory requirements or restrictions. All Funded Manuscripts must be accompanied by an Underlying Data Availability Statement that describes where any primary data, associated metadata, original software, and any additional relevant materials or information necessary to understand, assess, and replicate t he Funded Manuscripts findings in totality can be found. Grantees are encouraged to adhere to the FAIR principles to improve the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reuse of digital assets.The Foundation Will Not Pay Article Processing Charges (APC). Any publication fees are the responsibility of the grantees and their co-authors.Compliance Is A Requirement of Funding. This Open Access policy applies to all Funded Manuscripts, whether the funding is in whole or in part. Compliance will be continuously reviewed, and grantees and authors will be contacted when they are non-compliant.As appropriate, Grantees should include the following acknowledgment and notice in Funded Manuscripts:“This work was supported, in whole or in part, by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation [Grant number]. The conclusions and opinions expressed in this work are those of the author(s) alone and shall not be attributed to the Foundation. Under the grant conditions of the Foundation, a Cr eative Commons Attribution 4.0 License has already been assigned to the Author Accepted Manuscript version that might arise from this submission. Please note works submitted as a preprint have not undergone a peer review process.”Please note that (1) the first announcement of any new finding resulting from Gates funding must be through PREPRINT(S), and (2). No APC can be paid out of the funds. Why can't the Govt of India agencies funding R&D insist on these conditions ('Preprints first' and 'No APC')? Why can't Indian researchers say good bye to commercial journals charging APC? Arunhttp://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009 _______________________________________________ LIS-Forum mailing list -- lis-forum(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in To unsubscribe send an email to lis-forum-leave(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

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FDP on EMERGING RESEARCH TOOLS AND MODELS IN THE AI ENVIRONMENT
by meera anand 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

Dear Sir/Madam Warm Greetings from JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bengaluru We are pleased to invite you to the Eight-Day Faculty Development Program on “EMERGING RESEARCH TOOLS AND MODELS IN THE AI ENVIRONMENT” organized by the Department of Economics in collaboration with the Learning Resource Center, JAIN (Deemed to be University) Bengaluru. FDP Dates: October 18th – 26th 2024 Duration: 8 Days (90 minutes per day) Mode: Online and last day is offline Online: 18th 19th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th & 25th October 2024 Offline: 26th October Venue: Conference Hall 3 Second Floor JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) JGI Knowledge Campus Jayanagar Bengaluru FDP SCHEDULE DAY 1 – 18th October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: RESEARCH DATA ANALYTICS Speaker: Dr. Simon Fong, Department of Computer Science, University of Macau, Macau DAY 2 – 19th October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: IMPACT EVALUATION ASSESSMENT (Time Series Data using EViews) Speaker: Dr. Abate Yesigat, HoD, Economics, Hawassa University, Ethiopia DAY 3 – 21st October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: BIBLIOMETRIC AND SCIENTOMETRIC ANALYSIS Speaker: Dr. Palaniyandy, Documentation Expert, M/s Corporate Governance Advisory Services (CGAS) Industry Expert, Bengaluru DAY 4 – 22nd October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: NEW TOOLS IN RESEARCH BENEFITS AND LIMITS Speaker: Dr. Pit Pichappan, Senior Scientist, Digital Information Research Labs, India and UK DAY 5 – 23rd October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS USING SPSS Speaker: Dr. Lalit Prasad, Professor, Dr. D. Y. Patil Institute of Management Studies, Pune DAY 6 – 24th October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: PREDATORY JOURNALS - POTENTIAL THREATS TO ACADEMIC PUBLISHING Speaker: Dr. B. T. Sampath Kumar, Professor & Chairman, Department of Library & Information Science, Tumkuru University, Tumkuru DAY 7 – 25th October 2024 / Time: 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM (IST) Topic: DATA ANALYSIS USING MICROSOFT POWER BI Speaker: Dr. Biplab Sarkar, Professor & Head, Centre for Business Data Analytics, PES University, Bengaluru DAY 8 – 26th October 2024 / Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM (IST) Topic: HANDS ON TRAINING ON ADVANCED DATA ANALYSIS SOFTWARES (Offline) REGISTRATION LINK: https://forms.gle/tT9X9wgDukUUqxCD8 Registration Fee (Including GST) Delegate Type - Fee Faculty Members - Rs.1,500 Research Scholars & Students - Rs.1,000 Industry & Corporates - Rs.2,000 Foreign Participants - $ 25 PAYMENT DETAILS: Name: JAIN UNIVERSITY Account No.: 60143268072 Bank: Bank of Maharashtra Branch: J P Nagar 6th Phase IFSC Code: MAHB0001155 MICR Code: 560014013 Last Date for Registration: 18th October 2024 (before 01.00PM) For more details contacts: 9964539646/ 9845500343/ 9491853852 Email id: fdp.economics.shss(a)gmail.com Please Note: Certificates and FDP materials will only be provided to registered participants. OOD facility is available to the participants We are looking forward to your active participation. With Best Regards Dr. Meeramani N Librarian JAIN (Deemed to be University) Bangalore- 560 069 E-mail: n.meeramani(a)jainuniversity.ac.in

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The B&M Gates Foundation's new OA Policy
by Subbiah Arunachalam 16 Oct '24

16 Oct '24

Friends, If you have not seen it before, here are the main points of the new OA Policy of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation: https://openaccess.gatesfoundation.org/open-access-policy/2025-open-access-… . 1. Funded Manuscripts Will Be Available. As soon as possible and to the extent feasible, Funded Manuscripts shall be published as a preprint in a preprint server recognized by the foundation or preapproved preprint server which applies a sufficient level of scrutiny to submissions. Accepted articles shall be deposited immediately upon publication in PubMed Central (PMC), or in another openly accessible repository, with proper metadata tagging identifying Gates funding. In addition, grantees shall disseminate Funded Manuscripts as described in their funding agreements with the foundation, including as described in any proposal or Global Access commitments. 2. Dissemination of Funded Manuscripts Will Be On “Open Access” Terms. All Funded Manuscripts, including any subsequent updates to key conclusions, shall be available immediately, without any embargo, under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0) <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/> or an equivalent license. This will permit all users to copy, redistribute, transform, and build on the material in any medium or format for any purpose (including commercial) without further permission or fees being required. 3. Gates Grantees Will Retain Copyright. Grantees shall retain sufficient copyright in Funded Manuscripts to ensure such Funded Manuscripts are deposited into an open-access repository and published under the CC-BY 4.0 or equivalent license. 4. Underlying Data Will Be Accessible Immediately. The Foundation requires that underlying data supporting the Funded Manuscripts shall be made accessible immediately and as open as possible upon availability of the Funded Manuscripts, subject to any applicable ethical, legal, or regulatory requirements or restrictions. All Funded Manuscripts must be accompanied by an Underlying Data Availability Statement that describes where any primary data, associated metadata, original software, and any additional relevant materials or information necessary to understand, assess, and replicate the Funded Manuscripts findings in totality can be found. Grantees are encouraged to adhere to the FAIR principles <https://www.go-fair.org/fair-principles/> to improve the findability, accessibility, interoperability, and reuse of digital assets. 5. The Foundation Will Not Pay Article Processing Charges (APC). Any publication fees are the responsibility of the grantees and their co-authors. 6. Compliance Is A Requirement of Funding. This Open Access policy applies to all Funded Manuscripts, whether the funding is in whole or in part. Compliance will be continuously reviewed, and grantees and authors will be contacted when they are non-compliant. - As appropriate, Grantees should include the following acknowledgment and notice in Funded Manuscripts: - “This work was supported, in whole or in part, by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation [Grant number]. The conclusions and opinions expressed in this work are those of the author(s) alone and shall not be attributed to the Foundation. Under the grant conditions of the Foundation, a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License has already been assigned to the Author Accepted Manuscript version that might arise from this submission. Please note works submitted as a preprint have not undergone a peer review process.” Please note that (1) the first announcement of any new finding resulting from Gates funding must be through PREPRINT(S), and (2). No APC can be paid out of the funds. Why can't the Govt of India agencies funding R&D insist on these conditions ('Preprints first' and 'No APC')? Why can't Indian researchers say good bye to commercial journals charging APC? Arun http://orcid.org/0000-0002-4398-4658 http://www.researcherid.com/rid/B-9925-2009

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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 15 Oct '24

15 Oct '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat One of our Library Patrons is looking for under mentioned Articles/Book Chapters for his academic study purpose. Details: 1. The value of space activity by Rebecca Lowe; WILEY Vol No: 44 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/ecaf.12676 2. Intellectual property rights in outer space: How can pharmaceutical companies protect COVID-19 vaccine and immunotherapy developments aboard the ISS US national laboratory? By Adnan Jashari, Stefani Stojchevska ;WILEY Vol No: 26 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jwip.12270 3. Protection of Intellectual Property Rights in Outer Space by Dr. Yun Zhao ; Conference Proceedings of International Aeronautical Congress Vol No: Not known DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.IAC-06-E6.2.A.06 4. Intellectual property protection in Outer Space: reconciling territoriality of Intellectual Property with Non-territoriality in outer space By Dr. Yun Zhao; Elgar Online Vol No: 7 DOI: https://doi.org/10.4337/qmjip.2017.02.01 5. Managing Satellite Debris in Low-Earth Orbit: Incentivizing Ex Ante Satellite Quality and Ex Post Take-Back Programs. Environ Resource Econ 74, 319–336 (2019). By Grzelka, Z., Wagner, J. Springer Vol No: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10640-019-00320-3 6. The Commercial Exploitation of Outer Space: Issues of Intellectual Property Rights and Liability By Hanneke van Traa-Engelman ;Leiden Journal of International Law Vol No: 4 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/S0922156500002338 7. Is Human Settlement on Mars Marking the Beginning of a New Era of Intellectual Property Rights Protection in Outer Space? In: Froehlich, A. (eds) Assessing a Mars Agreement Including Human Settlements. Studies in Space Policy, vol 30. Springer, Cham. By Němcová, T. (2021).; Springer Vol No: 30 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65013-1_2 8. Regulating ISS— An interdisciplinary essay By Christian Brünner, Alexander Soucek; Acta Astronautica Vol No: 60 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.actaastro.2006.09.035 9. The property (ownership rights) in outer space: practical cases By Mr. Jairo Andres Becerra Ortiz ; Vol No: DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.IAC-06-E6.2.A.07 10. Current Issues of Legal Regulation of Intellectual Property in Space Field. In: Nechyporuk, M., Pavlikov, V., Kritskiy, D. (eds) Integrated Computer Technologies in Mechanical Engineering - 2021. ICTM 2021. Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems, vol 367. Springer, Cham. By Hordeiuk, A., Ostropilets, A., Bohdaniuk, I. (2022).; Springer Vol No: 367 DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-94259-5_62 11. Satellite Communications Regulatory, Legal and Trade Issues. In: Pelton, J.N., Madry, S., Camacho-Lara, S. (eds) Handbook of Satellite Applications. Springer, New York, NY. By Goh Escolar, G.M. (2013).; Handbook of Satellite Applications Vol No: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4419-7671-0_23 12. International Space Law By Julie L. Housh ;ASCE Library Vol No: DOI: https://doi.org/10.1061/40479(204)118 13. 'The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Outer Space Patents', (2023), By Ambika Aggarwal, Anindya Sircar, ;Air and Space Law Vol No: 48, , Issue 6, pp. 559-580 DOI: https://kluwerlawonline.com/journalarticle/Air+and+Space+Law/48.6/AILA20230… 14. The International Space Station (ISS) Intergovernmental Agreement as a Precedent for Regulating the First Human Settlements on Mars. In: Froehlich, A. (eds) Assessing a Mars Agreement Including Human Settlements. Studies in Space Policy, Cham. By Farsaris, A.E. (2021).; Springer Vol No: vol 30. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-65013-1_6 15. The Pertinent Law for Space-Related Intellectual Property Issues - An Odyssey into TRIPs By S.G. Sreejith ;54th IAC Congress Vol No: DOI: https://doi.org/10.2514/6.IAC-03-W.1.05 16. The Republic of Kazakhstan co-operation with the Russian Federation and other countries of the world in the field of outer space By Y.M. Abaideldinov Y.M. Abaideldinov M.Z. Kulikpayeva A.A. Shakhmova; Vol No: Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/290975681_The_Republic_of_Kazakhst… 17. Intellectual property issues in the use and distribution of remote sensing data By L.J. Smith C. Doldirina ; Vol No: Link: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/286768375_Intellectual_property_is… 18. Mosteshar, Said. Research and Invention in Outer Space: Liability and Intellectual Property Rights. Nijhoff, 1995. By Mosteshar ;Book Vol No: Link: https://search.worldcat.org//research-and-invention-in-outer-space-liabilit… It will be great if you may 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. 41034 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ४१०३४ 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/>| MyLOFT <https://www.myloft.xyz/>|Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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Survey
by prakash in 14 Oct '24

14 Oct '24

Dear Professional Colleagues, We kindly request 2-3 minutes of your time. As you are aware, AI tools are playing an increasingly significant role in various aspects of our lives. To better understand the usage of ChatGPT and Gemini AI tools in libraries, we are conducting a survey. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a moment to complete the survey and provide your valuable insights. https://forms.gle/n2ZWrUNiuxcSefUTA Thank you! With regards, Dr. Prakash

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Articles required
by Gaurang Raval 11 Oct '24

11 Oct '24

Dear Sir/Madam Greetings from Rashtriya Raksha University, Gujarat One of our Library Patrons is looking for under listed Articles/Book Chapter for his academic study. Details: 1. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsse.2021.05.004 2. https://doi.org/10.1093/acprof:oso/9780198257301.003.0018 3. https://doi.org/10.1177/097492847403000210 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. 41034 | संपर्क नंबर: ८१६०८८५२८५; इण्टरकॉम ४१०३४ 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/>| MyLOFT <https://www.myloft.xyz/>|Turnitin <https://rruniversity.turnitin.com/>

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Call for Book Chapters
by Vimal Kumar V. 10 Oct '24

10 Oct '24

Dear Friends, Department of Library and Information Science, Kannur University call for research papers for an edited book with ISBN entitled as FUTURE OF LIBRARIES: Innovation, Adaptation and Impact. This volume is aimed to explore the evolving role of libraries in the digital age and the technological changes that are on road to libraries and information systems and services. The rapid pace of technological advancements has significantly transformed the way the librariesaccess, process, and manage information as well as howusersaccess, consumeand use it. Libraries, once primarily physical spaces, are now adapting to meet the multifarious needs of the diverse user communities. We invite submissions that delve into the following themes: a) Emerging technologies and Library services — How can libraries leverage technologies such as AI, VR, block chain, etc. to enhance their services? b) Digital libraries and information access — What strategies can libraries adopt to become digital and ensure information access to all? c) Community engagement and social impact — How can libraries serve as catalysts for social change and contribute to the well-being of their users? d) Changing dimensions of LIS manpower development and management: Is it Deskilling, reskilling or upskilling? e) Management of space in libraries: Effective use of technological developments- Is it physically grow or shrink? f) Funding and Sustainable development — What are the challenges and opportunities for libraries in securing sustainable funding for continuous development? g) Collaboration and partnerships in libraries — How can libraries collaborate and share their physical space, collection, and services to meet the needs of future generations? Related themes: Big data Cloud computing Data carpentry Data curation Data science Digital curation Digital humanities Drones and robotics IoT Mobile based library services Ontology Open Library RFID Sentiment analysis Virtual reference service The Department welcome research papers from scholars, librarians, information professionals and other interested individuals in LIS. The paper should be original and unpublished and within the scope of the book mentioned above. The abstract should be below 500 words, full text with 3000-4000 words. It should be typed in Times New Roman (Tile — 16, heading 14, text 12 points). The references should be as per APA 7thedn. All accepted papers (after plagiarism checking)will be considered for publication in the edited book with ISBN. Important dates: Abstract submission: 10 October 2024 Full paper submission: 10 December 2024 Notification of Acceptance: 10 January 2025 Release of the Edited book with ISBN: 20 March 2025 Please submit your abstract and full paper to: hodlibrary(a)kannuruniv.ac.in Find the official invitation here, https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rA8zNl5XRwddRZelt113rmWgkGYvTEJY/view?usp=… -- *Vimal Kumar V., PhD* Reference Assistant Mahatma Gandhi University Library Kottayam, Kerala-686560 ------------------------------------------ My Home page:www.vimalkumar.info My Blogs:linuxhalwa.blogspot.com kohageek.blogspot.com moovandan.blogspot.com ----------------------------------------------------------- *"The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn." Alvin Toffler*

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Invitation for Conclave on "Future of Libraries"
by Bhagwan Nagapure 07 Oct '24

07 Oct '24

Dear All, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is organizing a one-day Conclave on the “Future of Libraries”. This event will gather distinguished librarians, publishers, educators, and thought leaders to discuss the shifting role of libraries in the 21st century and explore innovative strategies to enhance library services for the next generation of users. Event Details: Date: 25th October 2024 Venue: Conference Hall, Central Library, IIT Bombay Registration: As of 7th October 2024, only 10 seats are available, on a first-come, first-served basis. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1jvYAQvS7PIh6vSeqi0kfdIWf_mLFLWCildMyJZUsc4… Bhagwan Nagapure (PhD) Central Library IIT Bombay

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