Dear Francis,
I doff my hat to your dedicated and exemplary service to the field of Library and Information Science. My heartfelt thanks, especially for keeping the LIS Forum alive and vibrant over all these years. As the famous advertisement says, "Keep going!"—and you certainly did.
The LIS Forum has, in many ways, been a pioneer. I have fond memories of being one of its early members and used it extensively during the peak of my professional career, and continued to benefit from it regularly even afterwards.
It has been a privilege knowing you and benefiting from your professional service. You always went that extra mile to help everyone—with unfailing professionalism, courtesy, and patience. While we will certainly miss you as the chief anchor of the LIS Forum, I am confident that retirement from this role will only give you more time to participate actively in the Forum and continue sharing your insights on professional issues.
Thank you once again for your immense contribution. Wishing you good health, happiness, and a fulfilling new chapter. May you continue to inspire the LIS community for many years to come.
With warm regards,
Shalini Urs
Dear LIS-Forum Members, Greetings._______________________________________________
After nearly three decades of moderating and administering the LIS-Forum, the time has come for me to step down from this responsibility as I retire from the Indian Institute of Science on 31 July 2026 upon attaining superannuation.
It has been a privilege to serve the library and information science community through this forum. Over the years, LIS-Forum has grown into a vibrant platform for sharing professional knowledge, announcements, discussions, and opportunities. I sincerely thank all the members for your active participation, valuable contributions, and support, which have made the forum a meaningful resource for our profession.
I am pleased to inform you that, effective August 1, 2026, the administration and moderation of LIS-Forum will be assumed by Mr Pradeep Kavi, my colleague at J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library, Indian Institute of Science.I request all members to extend the same encouragement, support, and cooperation to Mr. Pradeep Kavi that you have generously extended to me over the years.With my sincere thanks and best wishes to all.
Warm regards, Francis
Francis Jayakanth
Moderator, LIS-Forum
J.R.D. Tata Memorial Library
Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru
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