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Advanced Certificate in Digital Library Applications
by Vimal Kumar V. 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Advanced Certificate in Digital Library Applications (December 9, 2023 to February 29, 2024) The training is intended for library and information professionals, knowledge managers, information entrepreneurs and e-content developers who have the interests, initiatives, and need to set up libraries and information centres. Delivery method: Online (ZOOM) Duration: Three Months Teaching and practical: Two months Online internship (Deployment): One month Time: 6.00 PM to 9.00 PM Schedule days: Saturday, Tuesday, and Thursday Starting Date: Dec 9, 2023 to Feb 29, 2024 Each student will be getting a virtual machine [Cloud] with a separate user ID and password (credentials) and pre-configured software and training manual. Course Fee: USD 80 Registration link https://tinyurl.com/digital-library-2023 Resource Persons ----------------- Prof. Mohan Raj Pradhan, PhD, Nepal Mr. Demian Katz, USA Dr. Bharat Kumar Chaudhari, India Dr. Vimal Kumar, India Mr. M. Jayakananthan, Sri Lanka Course content ---------------- Linux o Basic commands of Linux Koha (latest version) o Configuration and Customization o Acquisition module o Cataloguing module o Circulation module o Serial control module DSpace (7.6 version) o Configuration and Customization o Communities and collection o User management and Authorization o Statistics and report in DSpace o DSpace to VuFind WordPress (6.2 version) o Webpage design o Plugins to enhance WordPress SubjectsPlus (4.x version) o Adding new records o Enabling SubjectsPlus to WordPress through API VuFind (9.1 version) o Introduction to VuFind o Configuration and Customization o Harvesting of data from Koha, SubjectsPlus, Contact ------------ HealthNet Nepal training.vufind.org India Dr. Bharat Kumar Chaudhari openbharat(a)gmail.com, +91 94284 15401 Dr. Vimal Kumar vimalibre(a)gmail.com, +91 98464 96323 Nepal Prof. Mohan Raj Pradhan pradhmohan(a)gmail.com, +977 986 1787838 Sri Lanka M.Jayakananthan mjeya81(a)gmail.com, +9477 3457 556 -- *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* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Most expensive book - Rs 5 crores!
by Padmanabha Vyasamoorthy 26 Oct '23

26 Oct '23

Hyderabad: One of the most expensive books in the world worth Rs 5 crore, ‘An Invaluable Invocation’, written by Dr Vangeepuram Sreenatha Chary, wishes for world peace and harmony and is a Guinness World Record holder in the English Language. It holds an Asia Book Record, an India Book Record, a Limca Book Record, and a Telugu Book Record in English. The book has the longest poem (Ode) in human history in English on Global Peace and harmony. The book is the most expensive book in the world worth Rs 5 crores only and 3.100 per cent for charity purposes. The book is dedicated to UNO on the UN Day, October 24. The book was launched in Hyderabad to celebrate the United Nations Day. IPS officer Sumathi, famous film writer Bharavi, and others participated in the book inauguration. Also Read - US woman sets record for world's longest female mullet ADVERTISEMENT According to Dr Vangeepuram, the journey of the book has been made into 10 assurances, creating the unity of the human race, conservation of mother earth, recognition of human potential, and essence of world peace journey. Dr Vangeepuram said that no one has written this kind of sentimental song in English so far and he is dedicating this unique book to the United Nations. On this occasion, he said “The 50 per cent of the proceeds will be given to the UN, 25 per cent to the Telangana government, and the remaining 25 per cent to the Indian government, this is the reason the price of the book has been fixed at Rs 5 crore”. https://www.thehansindia.com/life-style/rs-5-crore-book-an-invaluable-invoc… Dr P Vyasamoorthy / 9490804278 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Forthcoming Events of IEEE CS, CSI and ACM in Oct & Nov 2023
by Mohan Hr 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

*Forthcoming Events* 28th Oct - 5th Nov 2023. Hybrid Mode Workshop Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kancheepuram is organising the IEEE Madras Section & IEEE Computer Society Madras sponsored workshop on "Competitive Programming" in Hybrid mode spanning over nine days with flexible schedule of sessions.The registration fee is Rs. 1000/- for IEEE members & IIITDM students and Rs. 2000/- for others. PDF brochure: https://lnkd.in/gUR89-qq To register: https://lnkd.in/gzsrCdqV Limited seats. Apply at the earliest. For any assistance, pl contact Himanshu Malviya, Head Core, CS Club, IIITDM. Mobile: +91 7339933495 28th Oct 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai and IEEE LMAG Madras cordially invite you to the webinar on "Indian Knowledge Systems" by Dr. M. E. Paramasivam, Associate Professor - ECE & DY Controller of Examinations, Sona College of Technology (Autonomous), Salem. To register https://bit.ly/45WYZ1w 30th Oct 2023 from 9.30 am IST onwards . Cybersecurity Awareness Program in Hybrid mode SETS, IEEE LMAG, IEEE CS and CSI cordially invite you to the Cybersecurity Awareness Program in Hybrid mode. Program schedule: 09.45 - 10.15: Registration & Tea with snacks 10.15 - 10.30: Inauguration 10.30 - 11.00: Cyber Hygiene 11.00 - 11.30: Emerging Threats to Cybersecurity 11.30 - 13.00: Visit to SETS facilities in batches in parallel 13.00 - 14.00: Lunch Register at: https://forms.gle/R91Mz2VLn9VyemMw6 In person venue: SETS Auditorium, MGR Knowledge City, C.I.T Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 (Close to IIT Madras Research Park). Location map: https://lnkd.in/gNnniDPy Virtual Link to join the program: https://msteams.link/RZM3 8th Nov 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai & cordially invite you to the webinar on "Adoption and Future Directions of Technology in Indian Agriculture" by Dr. Shanmugakumar Murugesan, Co-Founder & CEO Modern Agriculture Technology Innovation Center, Adjunct Faculty, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3t8abJZ 18th Nov 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, ACM Chennai & CSI Chennai cordially invite you to the webinar on "India AI -- Preparing the human resources" by Dr M Sasikumar, Executive Director, CDAC Mumbai. Register at https://bit.ly/49gpGjU Events in Oct 2023: https://bit.ly/oct2023events Events in Nov 2023: https://bit.ly/nov2023events *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 231021: https://bit.ly/irai-231021 Stories in IRAI -- 231011: https://bit.ly/irai-231011 Stories in IRAI -- 231001: https://bit.ly/irai-231001 Stories in IRAI -- 230921: https://bit.ly/irai-230921 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD

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Librarians Forum - India
by Sanjeev Jain 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

Dear LIS Professionals, Greetings ! Please find herewith the Librarians Forum - India link for your kind perusal. If found appropriate you may join. LIS Current awareness service that keeps you up-to-date with your professional reading and your profession. https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va9r0eQEgGfJpoUz4r45 Regards Sanjeev -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Developing a globally fair pricing model for academic publishing: consultation and survey - Plan S (coalition-s.org)
by Dr. J. K. Vijayakumar 25 Oct '23

25 Oct '23

cOAlitionS commissioned Information Power to explore how a globally fair pricing framework for academic publishing could be devised and implemented. To facilitate this dialogue, cOAlitionS hosted a webinar on 12 October 2023, and video recording is available at https://www.coalition-s.org/fair-global-pricing-consultation/ The draft version of frame work (Developing a globally fair pricing model for academic publishing) is at https://www.coalition-s.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FairerPricingFramewo… Information Power invites you to share your thoughts after reading the draft and watching the webinar, via this survey: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/GlobalEquity (deadline has been extended until 10 November).

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Registration is now open for Winter School for Enhancing Research Skills: A SIG-III Initiative
by Leili Seifi 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Dear All, We are pleased to announce that Registration <https://www.asist.org/2023/10/10/winter-school/> is now open for the upcoming Winter School for Enhancing Research Skills: A SIG-III Initiative! The Winter School presents six workshops to train information science professionals in developing their research skills through various tools and techniques for understanding social behavior, analyzing large datasets using tools and techniques such as Machine Learning, R, Word Vectors, Embeddings, Language, and Graphic Generative AI, Digital Wellness and Information Ethics. Each workshop's duration is six hours and will be conducted over two days with each session of three hours per day on specific topics. All sessions are virtual and synchronous. The workshops will be hosted on Zoom, between November 17 to December 12, 2023. The Zoom link will be sent 48-24 hours before the session. Check out our Schedule <https://www.asist.org/2023/10/10/winter-school/> of the workshops. A few scholarships are available for participants from Tier 1 <https://www.asist.org/membership/tier-1/> and Tier 2 <https://www.asist.org/membership/categories-and-benefits-of-membership/tier…> developing countries. Each participant from these countries is eligible for a scholarship for any ONE workshop of their choice. Interested non-ASIS&T members are invited to join the workshops by becoming ASIS&T members <https://www.asist.org/membership/categories-and-benefits-of-membership/>. Avail of your free Tier 2 developing nation membership <https://www2.asist.org/ap/Membership/Application/zLwZ4zPA> for the first two years with an additional year given upon registration for any workshop. Tier 1 developing nation participants <https://members.asist.org/join> can also avail of free one-year membership by becoming members and registering for any workshop. More details at: https://www.asist.org/2023/10/10/winter-school/ <https://www.asist.org/2023/10/10/winter-school/> Questions? Can't access the registration <https://www.asist.org/2023/10/10/winter-school/> form? Please contact Organizers: sigiiiasist(a)gmail.com Thank you! SIG-III Special Project Team -- Regards, Leili Seifi, PhD Associate Professor Department of Knowledge & Information Science Faculty of Behavioral Science University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran Tel(Office): +98 56 31026855 https://cv.birjand.ac.ir/seifi/en -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for IFLA-MCULTP newsletter articles
by Leili Seifi 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Dear Colleagues, We welcome and encourage contributions in languages other than English, in case of which please provide a short summary (no more than 100 words) in English to accompany your article or contact our newsletter editor for help with translation. For more details: https://www.ifla.org/news/call-for-newsletter-articles-highlights-from-wlic… Best regards, Leili -- Regards, Leili Seifi, PhD Associate Professor Department of Knowledge & Information Science Faculty of Behavioral Science University of Birjand, Birjand, Iran Tel(Office): +98 56 31026855 https://cv.birjand.ac.ir/seifi/en -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Making OER visible and readily accesdible
by Subbiah Arunachalam 24 Oct '23

24 Oct '23

Friends, Your suggestions are welcome. Please see https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeqIjIVTGJZRNgt1ciI_UZznshrt1R6DO_… . With warm regards, Subbiah Arunachalam -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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DRTC Student Seminar 08
by amit tiwari 22 Oct '23

22 Oct '23

Dear All, The eighth seminar in the DRTC student seminar series 2023 will be held on October 25, 2023. The seminar title is *"**Connecting Minds and Research: Exploring the Dynamics of Academic Social Networks.**"* The seminar will be presented by Mr. Hrithik Saha (MSLIS (2022-24)). The additional information and abstract are as follows: *DRTC Student Seminar 08* *Title: *Connecting Minds and Research: Exploring the Dynamics of Academic Social Networks *Abstract:* In the digital age, academic research and collaboration have witnessed a transformative shift through the emergence of Academic Social Networks (ASNs). These platforms serve as dynamic ecosystems that connect scholars, researchers, and institutions, fostering global knowledge exchange and scholarly networking. I have had the opportunity to explore the complex structure of ASNs, their impact on the academic landscape, and how they shape the dissemination of scholarly work. Insights into the underlying mechanisms of academic social networks, the role of data analytics in understanding network dynamics, and the potential for harnessing these insights for academic growth and innovation will be shared. This seminar, "Connecting Minds and Research: Exploring the Dynamics of Academic Social Networks", delves into the multifaceted realm of ASNs and their significance. *Coordinator:* Dr. Biswanath Dutta *Speaker:* Hrithik Saha *Date*: 25.10.2023 (Wednesday) *Time*: 14:00 hrs. *Venue:* DRTC Class Room, (Room No-G-16), Documentation Research & Training Centre (DRTC), Indian Statistical Institute, 8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post, Bangalore, 560059 *You all are cordially invited to the seminar.* ------ *Thanks and Regards,* *Amit Tiwari* *Senior Research Fellow**DRTC, **Indian Statistical Institute, * *Bangalore**, India - 560059* -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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IRAI -- 231021 -- Interesting Reads And Information & Forthcoming Events of CSI, IEEE CS and ACM Chennai
by Mohan Hr 22 Oct '23

22 Oct '23

*IRAI -- 231021 -- Interesting Reads And Information* Read the stories of IRAI -- 231021 at https://bit.ly/irai-231021 WEF: The Future of Jobs Report 2023 (296 pages) 7 Steps to Mastering Large Language Models (LLMs) IndiaAI 2023: Expert Group Report – First Edition Kaggle AI Report 2023 The Creepy New Digital Afterlife Industry: These companies could use your data to bring you back—without your consent 25 Years in Application Security: Looking Back, Looking Forward International E-Waste Day (14th Oct) to focus on 'invisible e-waste' How to Actually Make $100 Million in Passive Profit (Not Clickbait - Real Case Study)? National Pension System: Not just a great retirement tool, it offers tax benefits too The Indian Dharma: A website which attempts to create an awareness about our rich Indian culture and value systems across the world *Quiz* Quantum computing, conceived by Nobel Prize-winning physicist ------------ in the early 1980s (Answer in the next post IRAI -- 231201) Answer to the Quiz in IRAI -- 231011: Lightning *Past IRAI Posts* Stories in IRAI -- 231021: https://bit.ly/irai-231021 Stories in IRAI -- 231011: https://bit.ly/irai-231011 Stories in IRAI -- 231001: https://bit.ly/irai-231001 Stories in IRAI -- 230921: https://bit.ly/irai-230921 Earlier Posts of IRAI and Archives: https://lnkd.in/ewR3UdD *Forthcoming Events* 28th Oct - 5th Nov 2023. Hybrid Mode Workshop Indian Institute of Information Technology, Design and Manufacturing (IIITDM) Kancheepuram is organising the IEEE Madras Section & IEEE Computer Society Madras sponsored workshop on "Competitive Programming" in Hybrid mode spanning over nine days with flexible schedule of sessions.The registration fee is Rs. 1000/- for IEEE members & IIITDM students and Rs. 2000/- for others. PDF brochure: https://lnkd.in/gUR89-qq To register: https://lnkd.in/gzsrCdqV Last date to register is 25th Oct 2023. For any assistance, pl contact Himanshu Malviya, Head Core, CS Club, IIITDM. Mobile: +91 7339933495 28th Oct 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar IEEE CS Madras, CSI Chennai, ACM Chennai and IEEE LMAG Madras cordially invite you to the webinar on "Indian Knowledge Systems" by Dr. M. E. Paramasivam, Associate Professor - ECE & DY Controller of Examinations, Sona College of Technology (Autonomous), Salem. To register https://bit.ly/45WYZ1w 30th Oct 2023 from 9.30 am IST onwards . Cybersecurity Awareness Program in Hybrid mode SETS, IEEE LMAG, IEEE CS and CSI cordially invite you to the Cybersecurity Awareness Program in Hybrid mode. Program schedule: 09.45 - 10.15: Registration & Tea with snacks 10.15 - 10.30: Inauguration 10.30 - 11.00: Cyber Hygiene 11.00 - 11.30: Emerging Threats to Cybersecurity 11.30 - 13.00: Visit to SETS facilities in batches in parallel 13.00 - 14.00: Lunch Register at: https://forms.gle/R91Mz2VLn9VyemMw6 In person venue: SETS Auditorium, MGR Knowledge City, C.I.T Campus, Taramani, Chennai - 600113 (Close to IIT Madras Research Park). Location map: https://lnkd.in/gNnniDPy For virtual mode participation, the link will be shared prior to the event in advance. 8th Nov 2023 at 6 pm IST. Webinar CSI Chennai, IEEE CS Madras & ACM Chennai & cordially invite you to the webinar on "Adoption and Future Directions of Technology in Indian Agriculture" by Dr. Shanmugakumar Murugesan, Co-Founder & CEO Modern Agriculture Technology Innovation Center, Adjunct Faculty, Shiv Nadar University, Chennai. Register at https://bit.ly/3t8abJZ Events in Oct 2023: https://bit.ly/oct2023events Events in Nov 2023: https://bit.ly/nov2023events

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