📚 Empowering Library Professionals for the Digital Age! The Central Library of IIT Bhubaneswar successfully concluded a five-day training programme on Library Automation using Koha and Library Website Development using WordPress under the Open-Source Library Management Systems (OSLMS) initiative. Bringing together Library & Information Science professionals from across the country, the programme provided hands-on training in open-source technologies, digital library tools, and modern library service delivery. The valedictory session highlighted the growing importance of digital library systems, knowledge dissemination, and continuous skill development in transforming libraries into dynamic knowledge hubs. #IITBhubaneswar #LibraryAutomation #Koha #WordPress #OpenSource #DigitalLibraries #LibraryProfessionals #KnowledgeManagement #LIS #CapacityBuilding

The new Upcoming Collections capability is now live in Alma. A great step forward in improving transparency and collaboration across the Content ecosystem. Read more: ow.ly/3j5K50Z7s7m #LibraryTech #DigitalLibraries #LibraryInnovation

Empowering library professionals through open-source innovation! CSIR Skill Training in Basics of Koha Software, being conducted at CSIR-NIScPR, New Delhi, commenced on 10 June 2026 and will continue till 12 June 2026. The three-day programme is providing participants with hands-on training in Koha installation, administration, cataloguing, circulation management and report generation. Bringing together library professionals, researchers, students and IT practitioners, the training aims to strengthen capacities in modern library automation and information management. @DrJitendraSingh @CSIR_IND @CsirSkill @GVRayasam @CSIR_HRDC @TikamSRana1 @TikamSRana1 @meetalibharti #SciComm #ScienceCommunication #LibraryScience #AIForLibraries #DigitalLibraries #LibraryAutomation #ViksitBharat2047

Libraries using Kanopy collections can now improve video discoverability with a new Community Zone template that automatically displays thumbnails using available Kanopy metadata. Read more about the update: ow.ly/wxxW50Z1Bnt #LibraryTech #DigitalLibraries

My books are now available on ODILO. 📚 Librarians and digital collection managers can search “Willem Tait” on the ODILO Marketplace and consider adding the titles to their library catalogues. 👉 marketplace.odilo.us/opac/?u… #ODILO #Libraries #DigitalLibraries #RealEstateBooks

21वीं सदी का सबसे बड़ा युद्ध बंदूकों का नहीं, बुद्धिमत्ता का है — यह #AIWar है। आज United States, China और दुनिया की बड़ी शक्तियाँ Artificial Intelligence पर खरबों डॉलर दांव पर लगा रही हैं। Goldman Sachs के अनुसार AI आने वाले वर्षों में वैश्विक GDP में लगभग $7 ट्रिलियन तक जोड़ सकता है। PwC का अनुमान है कि 2030 तक AI विश्व अर्थव्यवस्था में $15.7 ट्रिलियन का योगदान दे सकता है। India दुनिया की सबसे युवा शक्ति है—65% आबादी 35 वर्ष से कम आयु की। हमारे पास talent है, scale है, aspiration है। लेकिन केवल users बनकर नहीं—creators, innovators और leaders बनकर आगे बढ़ना होगा। AI सिर्फ ChatGPT नहीं—यह defence, cyber security, healthcare, agriculture, governance, education और jobs का भविष्य है। जो राष्ट्र AI पर नियंत्रण करेगा, वही आने वाले दशकों की वैश्विक व्यवस्था तय करेगा। मेरे युवा साथियों, coding सीखिए, data समझिए, critical thinking विकसित कीजिए, technology को केवल consume नहीं—create कीजिए। भारत को digital colony नहीं, AI superpower बनाना है। याद रखिए— जो देश AI लिखेगा, वही भविष्य का इतिहास लिखेगा। अब समय है— Gear Up, Skill Up, Rise Up. भारत का युवा केवल भविष्य नहीं, भविष्य का निर्माता है। 🇮🇳 #AI #NewIndia #YouthPower #DigitalIndia #FutureReady #RBSDigitalTrainingCentres #DigitalLibraries #SmartClassesSarojininagar #LaptopsForMeritorious #TabletsForStudents #SarojininagarDevelopment

Consciousness is the final frontier.” #OtherMinds #BookTwiter #DigitalLibraries #AnimalConsciousness

Brewster Kahle, digital librarian of the Internet Archive, reveals the history of the fight to preserve humanity’s knowledge against closed platforms, copyright battles, and digital decay, and his quest to build a global, open library. Watch this eye-opening conversation on the ATG Podcast with Michael Upshall ⤵️ youtube.com/watch?v=mJ-R9j7O… @Brewster_Kahle @chsconf #OpenAccess #DigitalLibraries #InternetArchive

we must embrace these changes and continue building systems that are not only efficient but also user friendly and inclusive. #DigitalLibraries #ArtificialIntelligence #UserExperience #InformationScience #Research #Innovation #LibraryScience

M.Phil in Library & Information Science – Admissions Open Spring 2026 Advance your expertise in information management, digital libraries, and research systems with M.Phil in Library & Information Science at Minhaj University Lahore. ✔️ Advanced knowledge of library science & information systems ✔️ Strong research & thesis-based learning ✔️ Expertise in digital libraries & data management ✔️ Industry-relevant IT-driven curriculum ✔️ Analytical & information organization skills ✔️ Career opportunities in academia, research & information centers ✔️ Preparation for PhD & leadership roles Pakistan’s First 5G University - Grow Global; Groom Generation to Govern Admissions Open: Apply Now: admission.mul.edu.pk/ Admissions Helpline: 03 111 222 685 #AdmissionsOpen #Spring2026 #MPhilLIS #LibraryScience #InformationScience #DigitalLibraries #ResearchCareers #MinhajUniversityLahore #StudyAtMUL #5GUniversity

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 | 𝐍𝐄𝐏 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟎 The Capacity Building Programme for SCERTs/DIETs/SIEs Librarians and Library-in-Charges on Innovative and Sustainable Library Practices in support of the Vision of NEP 2020 was successfully organised by the Library and Documentation Division (LDD), NIE, NCERT at PSSCIVE, NCERT Campus, Bhopal, from 12–16 January 2026, with the support of local coordinators Dr Ranjeesh and Dr P. K. Tripathy. The inaugural session was graced by Prof. Deepak Paliwal, Joint Director, PSSCIVE (Chief Guest), Prof. S. K. Gupta, Principal, RIE Bhopal, and Dr Akash Singh, Head, LDD, NCERT. The occasion was further honoured by the presence of Dr Priya Rai, Dr Shalender Singh, Dr Sonam Singh, and NCERT colleagues Dr P. K. Tripathy and Dr Rajneesh. Speakers underscored the evolving role of libraries as dynamic knowledge hubs, highlighting the importance of reading culture, digital transformation, preservation of cultural heritage, multilingual access, and equitable dissemination of information, in alignment with the goals of NEP 2020. #NCERT #NIE #LDD #PSSCIVE #CapacityBuilding #LibraryProfessionals #InnovativeLibraries #SustainablePractices #NEP2020 #ReadingCulture #DigitalLibraries #KnowledgeHubs #MultilingualEducation #Bhopal

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने ग्राम पंचायत सचिवालयों में अत्याधुनिक डिजिटल पुस्तकालय स्थापित करने का निर्णय लिया है। साथ ही सभी जिलों में 30 जनवरी तक आईटी उपकरणों की खरीद पूरी करने का लक्ष्य रखा गया है। #UttarPradesh | #DigitalLibraries | @myogiadityanath

In #UttarPradesh, the state government decides to set up state-of-the-art #digitallibraries in #GramPanchayat Secretariats. Procurement of IT equipment across all districts is targeted by January 30, while furniture procurement is to be completed by January 26, after which the libraries will be fully operational.

उत्तर प्रदेश सरकार ने ग्राम पंचायत सचिवालयों में अत्याधुनिक डिजिटल पुस्तकालय स्थापित करने का निर्णय लिया है। साथ ही सभी जिलों में 30 जनवरी तक आईटी उपकरणों की खरीद पूरी करने का लक्ष्य रखा गया है। #UttarPradesh | #DigitalLibraries | @myogiadityanath

लखनऊ: 30 जनवरी तक डिजिटल गांवों में डिजिटल लाइब्रेरी ➡युवा घर बैठे कर सकेंगे प्रतियोगी परीक्षाओं की तैयारी ➡लाइब्रेरी में वाई-फाई,LED, कैमरे,आधुनिक फर्नीचर लगेंगे ➡वीडियो-ऑडियो लेक्चर और क्विज की व्यवस्था उपलब्ध ➡शहर जाने की जरूरत नहीं, गांव में ही मिलेंगी सुविधाएं ➡26 जनवरी तक पुस्तकालयों में फर्नीचर खरीद पूरी होगी ➡ग्राम पंचायत सचिवालयों तक महानगरों जैसी सुविधाएं ➡योजना से ग्रामीण युवाओं को बड़ा फायदा मिलेगा #Lucknow #DigitalLibraries #breakingnews

గ్రంథాలయాలు విజ్ఞాన భాండాగారాలు అన్న సందేశంతో కొత్తపేట శాఖా గ్రంథాలయంలో నిర్వహించిన గ్రంథాలయ వారోత్సవాల ప్రారంభ కార్యక్రమంలో పాల్గొని పుస్తక పఠన ప్రాముఖ్యతను తెలియజేశాను. డిజిటల్ యుగంలో పుస్తక పఠనం తగ్గుతున్న నేపథ్యంలో బాలలు, యువత తిరిగి పుస్తకాలతో స్నేహం పెంచుకోవాలి. వ్యక్తిత్వ వికాసానికి, మేథాశక్తి పెరుగుదలకు పుస్తక పఠనం ఎంతో అవసరం. మన పరిధిలోని గ్రంథాలయాలను మరింత అభివృద్ధి చేసేందుకు, ఆధునికీకరించేందుకు రాష్ట్ర ప్రభుత్వం చేస్తున్న కృషిని ఈ సందర్భంగా ప్రస్తావించాను. జ్ఞానార్జనకు గ్రంథాలయాలు నిజమైన మార్గదర్శకాలు కాబట్టి వాటి అభివృద్ధికి అందరం కలిసి కృషి చేయాలి. #గ్రంథాలయవారోత్సవాలు #Libraries #BookReading #DigitalLibraries #YouthAndBooks #KothapetaConstituency #BandaruSatyanadharao #BandaruSanjeev

⏳⏳⏳4 days left (November 7, 2025, AoE) to submit your work to the 2nd International Workshop on Artificial Intelligence for the Science of Science (AI4SciSci). CFP: ai4scisci.github.io/2025/ #JCDL2025 #digitallibraries

Expose the truths behind how our money is spent? Revealing how Tamil Nadu’s Public Libraries are managed. #RightToInformation #RTI #Transparency #TamilNaduLibraries #PublicLibraries #KnowledgeIsPower #CitizenAwareness #LibraryAccess #AriseAware #OpenGovernance #DigitalLibraries

Digitallibraries.armenia is a Web3 domain name registered on @freename to celebrate the mission of @isocarmchapter ( Internet Society Armenia Chapter PO) “Digital Transformations of Libraries” program in 15 libraries across Syunik. Launching October 11 in Goris, the training for librarians will cover: Armenia’s digital landscape, and transforming Syunik’s libraries into vibrant community hubs. isocchapter.am/en/digital-li… #digitallibraries #armenia

Punjab Boosts Rural Libraries for Youth’s Socio-Economic Progress: Tarunpreet Singh Sond yespunjab.com/?p=164936 #PunjabLibraries #RuralEducation #YouthEmpowerment #ReadingCulture #DigitalLibraries #RuralDevelopment #EducationForAll #BhagwantSinghMann #KnowledgeEmpowers #PunjabInitiatives #LibraryScheme #ModernLibraries #SocioEconomicGrowth #SmartLibraries #LearnAndGrow