Respected Sir/Madam, We are absolutely thrilled to announce that *Professor Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay* from Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani has joined the *LIS Links Newsletter* team as the *Guest Editor* for our upcoming Special Issue on *Articles of Practice*. A visionary in digital library architecture and a tireless advocate for open-source software in India, Professor Mukhopadhyay’s involvement ensures that this issue will meet the highest standards of technical and practical rigor. This special edition will focus on the how-to of modern librarianship. We are not just looking for theory; we are looking for the real-world applications, and innovative workflows that keep our libraries moving forward. Under the expert guidance of Prof. Mukhopadhyay - renowned figure in open-source software, digital libraries, and information management this issue promises to be a definitive resource for practitioners across the globe. *Call for Papers:* The LIS Links Newsletter is inviting Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, researchers, and students to submit an article on the project they have personally designed, developed, implemented or invented as “Articles of Practice” to foster a maker culture in LIS in India. We are looking for documented accounts of real-world implementations, inventions, and digital and physical developments that are pushing our profession forward. If you are a librarian who built a custom app to solve a circulation headache, design a unique physical learning space or launch a digital repository from scratch we want to hear from you. Themes include, but are not limited to: *i) Web & Digital Platforms:* Development of library websites, specialized portals, or discovery layers. *ii) Digital Libraries:* Implementation of DSpace, Koha customizations, or unique metadata schemas or implementation in the cloud. *iii) Product Invention:* Physical tools, furniture, or gadgets designed to improve library services. *iv) Process Innovation:* New methods for information literacy, community outreach, or archival preservation. *v) AI & Automation:* Implementation of chatbots, automated workflows, or AI-driven cataloguing. Please structure your article as per LIS Links Guideline for Authors ( http://newsletter.lislinks.com/p/authors-guidelines.html ) <http://newsletter.lislinks.com/p/authors-guidelines.html> and elaborate on i) The Challenge: What problem were you trying to solve? ii) The Solution: Describe the product, website, or system you developed. iii) Implementation: What tools, software, or materials did you use and how you used it to build the solution? Describe everything through which your designed/developed/implemented innovation can be replicable or understandable by peers. iv) Impact: How has this changed the user experience or library or department efficiency? *Why Publish with Us?* *i) Visibility:* We will make sure that your innovation reaches the desktop of 31000+ LIS professionals in India and vast network of LIS professionals across the globe. *ii) Recognition:* Establish yourself as an innovator and a thought leader in the library landscape. *iii) Contribution:* Help standardize "best practices" by sharing what works. *Last Date of Submission* October 30, 2026 *Submission Link* https://forms.gle/2N2ppnQQ1F9QmPK88 -- Dr. Badan Barman Manager LIS Links Newsletter