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Call for Book Chapters
by Joseph I Thomas 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Call for Book Chapters We invite original, unpublished chapters from librarians, information professionals, researchers, and educators for an upcoming edited volume that explores the evolving landscape of digital leadership in library and information centers. This book aims to showcase innovative strategies, transformative practices, and future-ready models that empower institutions and communities through digital stewardship. 📚 Themes & Sub-Themes Theme 1: Foundations of Digital Leadership Defining digital leadership in the context of information centers Historical evolution from custodianship to digital stewardship Leadership competencies for the digital age Theme 2: Technology Integration and Innovation Cloud-based systems and digital repositories Artificial intelligence, semantic search, and knowledge discovery Data analytics for user engagement and resource optimization Cybersecurity and digital ethics in information centers Theme 3: User-Centered Digital Services Design principles and interfaces for inclusivity and accessibility Personalization and adaptive learning tools Digital literacy programs and mobile services Gamification and interactive learning in libraries Theme 4: Governance and Compliance Open access mandates and scholarly communication Audit-ready workflows and compliance with government orders Intellectual property and licensing in digital environments Ethical governance and anti-ragging advocacy in digital spaces Theme 5: Leadership Models and Case Studies Transformational leadership in academic libraries Collaborative leadership in consortia and networks Case studies from global information centers Lessons from failures and successful digital transitions Theme 6: Future Directions Emerging technologies (Blockchain, VR/AR, IoT in libraries) Sustainability and green digital infrastructure Title of the Book: Digital Leadership in Library & Information Centers: Innovative Strategies in Library Management Publisher: Ess Ess Publications ✍️ Submission Guidelines Format: MS Word (.doc/.docx) Font: Times New Roman, 12 pt Layout: Justify alignment, 1.5 line spacing, A4 size Abstract: Max 200 words Length: 2000–2500 words Keywords: 4–5 relevant terms Originality: Must be unpublished and original Similarity Index: Less than 10% AI Policy: AI-generated content must be <10% Language: English only Referencing Style: APA 7th Edition 💰 Processing Fee & Terms Flat Fee: ₹1250/- per accepted chapter (includes publication + hardcopy) No Extra Charges: Same fee applies for solo or co-authored chapters Payment Terms: Pay only after formal acceptance 📅 Important Dates Last Date for Submission: 01 March 2026 📬 Submission & Contact Please email your chapter or manuscript to: ak54056(a)gmail.com josephithomas09(a)gmail.com For queries, contact: Akshay Kumar: +91 8059800542 Dr. Joseph I Thomas: +91 9496177148 👥 Editorial Team Dr. Joseph I Thomas – College Librarian (UGC), Titus II Teachers College, Thiruvalla, Kerala Mr. Akshay Kumar – Faculty, Jai Minesh Adivasi University, Ranpur, Rajasthan Ms. Shefali Goswami – Librarian, G.S.S. School, Jaipur, Rajasthan Dr. Prashant Bhardwaj – HOD & I/C Librarian, Jai Minesh Adivasi University, Ranpur, Rajasthan Mr. Rajkumar Raja – Research Scholar, Gopal Narayan Singh University, Sasaram, Bihar We look forward to your valuable contributions that will shape the future of digital leadership in libraries and information centers. -- Dr. Joseph I Thomas College Librarian (UGC), Titus II Teachers College, Tiruvalla 9496177148 | 7012927186 | josephithomas09(a)gmail.com Address: "Trinity", Thrippadapuram North Kulathur P.O.Trivandrum <https://www.facebook.com/josephimmanuel.thomas> <https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-i-thomas-341b4052/> <https://twitter.com/josephithomas>

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Invitation to LIS Professionals to Contribute to MLISc Syllabus Revision
by N.S. Harinarayana 21 Jan '26

21 Jan '26

Dear LIS Professional, Warm greetings from the *Department of Studies in Library and Information Science*. I hope this message finds you well. The Department is currently in the process of revising the *Two-Year MLISc syllabus* to ensure that it remains academically sound, professionally relevant, and responsive to the changing needs of the Library and Information Science (LIS) domain. As a practicing LIS professional, your experience and insights are extremely valuable to us. We have therefore designed a *detailed online feedback survey* to seek your inputs on the existing MLISc syllabus. The survey covers all *33 courses (papers)* of the programme. - You are *not required to respond to all the courses*. - You may provide feedback *only on those papers related to your area of expertise or professional interest*. - The survey provides scope to *suggest additions, modifications, deletions*, and also to *recommend new courses* that you feel are necessary for today’s LIS professionals. Your suggestions will directly contribute to strengthening the curriculum and preparing future LIS graduates for both academic and professional challenges. I kindly request you to spare some time and share your valuable feedback *on or before 31st January 2026*. The survey link is given below: https://forms.gle/2ktnhWXW18pgiW8P6 <https://forms.gle/2ktnhWXW18pgiW8P6> Thank you for your continued support to LIS education and for contributing to the academic development of the discipline. With warm regards, *Prof. Dr. N. S. Harinarayana* Chairman, Board of Studies Department of Studies in Library and Information Science University of Mysore *(You may also share this invitation with other LIS professionals who may wish to contribute.)* N.S Harinarayana Senior Professor and Chairman Department of Studies in Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri, Mysuru - 570006

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Request the article paper
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 19 Jan '26

19 Jan '26

Dear Sir The following paper request for our research student. 1.Microbial Routes for Nanoparticle Synthesis, Anitha Kannan, Vaishali Kesavan, Surya Venkatesh, P. L. Praveena, Shilpa Joy & Nageshwari Raja , pp 153–174, 10.1007/978-3-031-84643-4_5 2.Nanotechnology Era: Nanomaterial Green Synthesis Sindhu Rachel Joy, T. R. Anju, Jameel M. Al-Khayri   Shri Mohan Jain ,10.1007/978-3-031-84643-4_1 Thank you P.ILANGUMARAN Senior Librarian Sethu Institute of Technology Kariapatti-626 115,Virudhunagar Dist. Tamil Nadu Mobile:9789527616,7904839227

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Celebrate Love Data Week with ORCID and DataCite and learn how to elevate research impact and visibility
by Francis Jayakanth 16 Jan '26

16 Jan '26

Dear Members, Greetings. I am including below an invitation from Paul Vierkant, Outreach Manager at DataCite, regarding a series of upcoming DataCite webinars and community events. These sessions focus on the integration of persistent identifiers, particularly DataCite DOIs and ORCID IDs, metadata reuse by harvesters, and updates on DataCite services. The events may be of interest to colleagues involved in research data management, repositories, and persistent identifiers Please review the details below and register if you're interested. With regards, Francis Francis Jayakanth Moderator, LIS-Forum DataCite Ambassador (India) ----------------------- Date: 16 January 2026 From: Paul Vierkant<paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org> Dear All, You have probably heard that persistent identifiers work better when they work together. DataCite’s integration with ORCID is a great example of this, making it easier to connect researchers to their research outputs and activities and track their impact over time. We’re continuing to optimize DataCite services to support stronger connections with ORCID, and we’re excited to share these updates with the community in a webinar taking place during Love Data Week on 10 February at 16:00 UTC. In line with this year’s Love Data Week theme of “Where’s the Data,” the webinar will review how connections between DataCite and ORCID make it possible for data to be discovered, analyzed, and attributed. We will also feature a real-world case study with SPARC Science. The session is designed for researchers, DataCite and ORCID members, repository managers, research support staff, and anyone involved in managing or integrating persistent identifiers. Please register using the following link: https://datacite.zoom.us/webinar/register/3517679634289/WN_H5S9VYLZSKqE1g2-… ________ If you’re interested in how DataCite metadata is being reused by harvesters, please also sign up for the next DataCite Harvesters Interest Group meeting, which is taking place on 28 January at 16:00 UTC. Please register using the following link: https://datacite.zoom.us/meeting/register/puIhUuAvTpCF2cpDSusFMw#/registrat… ________ Join us on 25 March at 15:00 UTC for the first DataCite Open Hours of 2026! In this session, you get updates from the DataCite team, including new and upcoming feature developments. You also hear from new community members about how they are using DataCite services. Please register using the following link: https://datacite.org/event/datacite-open-hours-march-2026/ All sessions will be recorded and made publicly available along with slides for your reference. Please share this invite within your networks. Best regards, Paul -- Paul Vierkant | Outreach Manager | DataCite he/him/his | Central European time<https://www.timeanddate.com/time/zone/germany/berlin> E: paul.vierkant(a)datacite.org<mailto:paul.vierkant@datacite.org> | https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4448-3844 W: datacite.org<https://datacite.org/> | Blog<https://datacite.org/blog/> | Bluesky<https://bsky.app/profile/datacite.org> | LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/datacite> | Mastodon<https://openbiblio.social/@datacite> Support Desk<mailto:support@datacite.org> | Support Site<https://support.datacite.org/> A: DataCite -- Welfengarten 1B, 30167 Hannover, Germany

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Call for Registration: LIB-BRIDGE 2026 (DRTC, ISI Bangalore)
by Nabina Khamaru 14 Jan '26

14 Jan '26

LIB-BRIDGE 2026 DRTC-ISI Conference on “Bridging the Gap: Trends in Library and Information Science” *Dates:* March 11-13, 2026 *Venue:* Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre, Bangalore, India Website: https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/lib-bridge/ *The Documentation Research and Training Centre (DRTC), a premier institute for Library and Information Science (LIS) in India, has long played a pivotal role in advancing the discipline through collaboration, innovation, and transformative discourse. DRTC is pleased to announce a three-day conference on “Bridging the Gap: Trends in Library and Information Science”. The event will also include a half-day collocated workshop on “Data Management”.* *Workshop on "Data Management"* Data plays a crucial role across academia and industry, supporting research, evidence-based decision-making, and policy formulation while fostering transparency, business opportunities, and collaborative studies. This half-day workshop aims to deliver data management fundamentals, the principles of data sharing, and best practices in data curation. It will also introduce participants to *data repository tools and technologies* through a series of *presentations and interactive demonstrations* highlighting practical applications. *About the Conference* Lib-Bridge 2026 conference aims to bring together professionals, researchers, and innovators to discuss the rapidly evolving landscape of Library and Information Science (LIS). In response to technological advancements and changing user needs, the event will feature expert panels, research presentations, and brainstorming sessions that explore current trends, disruptions, and innovations shaping the discipline. It seeks to foster collaboration among academics, industry experts, and practitioners to address emerging challenges and opportunities in the digital era. Serving as a dynamic platform for knowledge exchange, the Lib-Bridge 2026 will promote dialogue on redefining professional goals, competencies, and curricula in line with technological progress. Through interactive discussions and collaborative planning, participants will work towards developing a forward-looking framework that enhances the relevance, inclusivity, and innovation of LIS education and practice. *Invited Speakers* · Prof. Fausto Giunchiglia (Professor, Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science, University of Trento, Italy) · Prof. Allen Renear (Professor and Special Advisor for Strategic Initiatives, School of Information Sciences, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, USA) ·Prof. Partha Sarathi Mukhopadhyay (Professor, University of Kalyani, India) · Prof. Fernando Loizides (Director of the Data Science Academy, School of Computer Sciences & Informatics, Cardiff University, United Kingdom) · Dr. Rajesh Singh (University Librarian, University of Delhi, India) · Dr. Umeshareddy Kacherki (Librarian & Head, JRD Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India) · Dr. S. N. Chari (Director (Documentation), NASSDOC, ICSSR, New Delhi) · Anuj Singh (Associate Director, Knowledge Engineering, S&P Global) · Prof. M. P. Satija (UGC Emeritus Fellow; Retired Professor of Library and Information Science, Guru Nanak Dev University) (....More Speakers TBA) *Important Dates (*https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/lib-bridge/registration*)* - *Registration Open*: Participants are invited to register! - *Confirmation of Paper Acceptance*: 22nd January 2026 - *Upload of Camera-Ready Manuscript*: 27th January 2026 - *Author Registration Deadline*: 27th January 2026 - *Non-Author Registration Deadline*: 30th January 2026 - *Lib-Bridge Conference*: 11 - 13 March, 2026 For more information about the event, please visit the conference Website: https://drtc.isibang.ac.in/lib-bridge *We cordially invite you to contribute to and participate in the conference and help make this event a great success*. If you need any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact us at drtc.conf2025(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in, with a CC to bisu(a)drtc.isibang.ac.in We look forward to seeing you all at the LIB-BRIDGE 2026 at DRTC, Bangalore. *Dr. Biswanath Dutta * Convener, Lib-Bridge 2026 Associate Professor and Former Head, DRTC Indian Statistical Institute Bangalore Centre Bangalore, Karnataka, India

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Regarding full text article
by Binod Yadav 12 Jan '26

12 Jan '26

Dear Professionals, I need the full text of the given article. *Hatami A, Ahmed F, Venugopal A. Botulinum toxin in contemporary orthodontic practice. Journal of clinical orthodontics: JCO. 2025 Nov;59(11):745-57.* *Look forward to hearing from you.* *Thank you* *Binod Kumar Yadav*

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Request the article paper
by Palanichamy ilangumaran 10 Jan '26

10 Jan '26

Dear sir The following paper request for our research student. 1.Microbial Routes for Nanoparticle Synthesis, Anitha Kannan, Vaishali Kesavan, Surya Venkatesh, P. L. Praveena, Shilpa Joy & Nageshwari Raja , pp 153–174, 10.1007/978-3-031-84643-4_5 2.Nanotechnology Era: Nanomaterial Green Synthesis Sindhu Rachel Joy, T. R. Anju, Jameel M. Al-Khayri   Shri Mohan Jain ,10.1007/978-3-031-84643-4_1 Thank you P.ILANGUMARAN Senior Librarian Sethu Institute of Technology Kariapatti-626 115,Virudhunagar Dist. Tamil Nadu Mobile:9789527616,7904839227

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Last date extended for submission of papers to ICRL-2026
by Shekar H P 05 Jan '26

05 Jan '26

Dear Moderator, Kindly circulate this information to the benefit of Forum Members. Dear Professional Friends, Greetings of the day. It is a great pleasure to invite you to the International Conference on Readers are Leaders (ICRL-2026), organised by the Karnataka State Library Association (KALA) in collaboration with DLIS, Tumkur University, KSCLA, and the LIS Academy Bengaluru. It is a multidisciplinary conference, hosted by SIT, Tumkur, on 26-28 February 2026. This conference aims to bring together library professionals, academicians, educationists and information specialists from across the country to share knowledge, innovations, and best practices in the areas of leadership, reading culture, Reading habits, learning and innovative library technologies.. We invite submissions of all types of research papers and case studies aligned with the conference theme. Your expertise and experience in the field would greatly enrich the event, and we look forward to your active participation. *For more information,* please click on the following link (conference brochure): https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dIvbcIN5N4LQHUyISxEFFod3PDp6KlQ8/view?usp=… **Important Dates:** Full Paper submission deadline extended: 15th January 2026 Acceptance of the full Paper: 20th January 2026 Last date for Author Registration: 31st January 2026 Conference Date:26-28 Feb 2026 Registration: Demand Draft / Digital Payments through any UPI Apps in India. *Registration Link:* https://forms.gle/3H6RJKDC2GUsd5Lc8 Papers may be sent to: icrlconf.2024(a)gmail.com Quality papers will be published in a leading peer-reviewed journal. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any ideas, questions, or suggestions. Once again, thank you. We look forward to achieving great things together. with warm regards. Dr. S L K Math Conference Chair ICRL-2026 -- Dr. Shekar H P Organizing Secretary ICRL-2026 General Secretary, KALA & Librarian, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) Bangalore-560004 Mob:9380371629

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Request for Book – Museum Design with, by, and for Children
by Arunima Baiju 03 Jan '26

03 Jan '26

Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings! I would like to request access to the book *Museum Design with, by, and for Children: Innovative International Approaches by Clare Murray (Routledge/Taylor & Francis).* If any member has access to this title or can guide me regarding its availability in any library, kindly share the details. Link for reference: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/mono/10.4324/9781003483076/museum-desig… Thank you for your support and cooperation. Warm regards, Arunima Baiju

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Academic Profile Management: Online Workshop - 11 January 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
by LibAuto -The Smart Library 01 Jan '26

01 Jan '26

Academic Profile Management Workshop Step-by-Step Guide to Boost Your Research Visibility & Career Growth *11 January 2026 | 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM IST* [image: Workshop Poster] Enhance Your Academic Identity Today! Dear Researcher/Faculty/Librarian, Join this exclusive *International Online Workshop* and master creating & maintaining profiles on key platforms to increase citations, collaborations, and career opportunities. *Platforms Covered:* Google Scholar | VIDWAN / IRINS | ORCID | Academia.edu | ResearchGate Early Bird Fee: ₹299 (Regular: ₹399) Save ₹100 – Register by 7 January 2026! *Includes:* Live Zoom Session • Video Recording • Training Materials • E-Certificate More Info & Register Now <https://www.libauto.in/2025/12/academic-profile-management-step-by.html> Limited Seats – First Come, First Served! Organized by *LibAuto* – India's Premier Library Automation Experts Since 2008 For queries: +91 94631 16032 | contact.libauto(a)gmail.com www.libauto.in Join our WhatsApp Community: Click Here <https://chat.whatsapp.com/F2PRlRjvtfWCv2qr4ZQnb5> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Library Automation2" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to contactlibauto2+unsubscribe(a)googlegroups.com. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/contactlibauto2/CAPZkjaorsMcLogDmqg2iZR8i….

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