Dear Professionals Colleagues As we commemorate the 132nd birth anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan and Librarian’s Day on August 12, 2024, we are pleased to invite you to a webinar titled “*Embracing Digital: The Future of Libraries in the Age of Digitization and Digital Lending*.” The event will feature Carl Malamud, Dr. Lawrence Liang, and Omshivaprakash HL, and will take place on August 12, 2024, at 5 PM. Please register your participation [*here https://forms.gle/FDnswbNCqbiSCEvs8*]. The webinar is open to all and there is no registration fee. The webinar link and joining details will be sent to your registered email address. *Date: August 12, 2024 (Monday)* *Time: 5 PM* *About the lecture:* The webinar will explore the transformative impact of digitization in libraries, highlighting the efforts of Public.Resource.Org and archive.org in preserving cultural heritage and facilitating digital access in India. The discussion will cover the technology behind digitization and digital lending platforms, showcasing innovative solutions that enhance accessibility. Additionally, the talk will address critical challenges, including copyright issues, technological infrastructure, and the digital divide. We are thrilled to have Dr. Lawrence, a distinguished alumnus and expert in digital law, join us to shed light on the legal aspects of digital lending. His expertise will be invaluable in understanding the complexities and navigating the legal landscape of this evolving field. Don't miss this opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of the future of libraries in the digital age and to engage with leading experts in the field. *About the speakers:* *Carl Malamud* is a technologist, author, and public domain advocate known for his foundation, Public.Resource.Org. *Lawrence Liang* is an academician and a lawyer. He is currently a professor of law at Ambedkar University in Delhi. He is known for his legal campaigns on issues of public concern. He is co-founder of the Alternative Law Forum. *Omshivaprakash H. L*. is a digital archivist and technologist. He is currently heading the India Operations for Servants of Knowledge initiative. He is the founder of Sanchaya—Kannada Language Technology Research & Study Forum to enhance technical capabilities for Kannada literature research. -- Thanks & Regards, ----- Mahesh Yaranal, PhD Librarian(I/C) National Law School of India University P.B.No. 7201., Nagarbhavi, Bangalore - 560 072 Tel : 080-23010000 Extn 227 ; Mobile: 91-9886074980 Email : mahesh@nls.ac.in, maheshyaranal@gmail.com