Information and Library Network Centre

14/05/2026

Presenting this month’s SheRNI spotlight: Celebrating the women pioneers driving excellence and innovation across the scientific landscape

More Details: https://sherni.inflibnet.ac.in/

12/05/2026

ONOS User Awareness Programme @ GBPUA&T Uttarakhand

We are pleased to share that the Information and Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET), in collaboration with G. B. Pant University of Agriculture & Technology (GBPUA&T), Uttarakhand, successfully organised a User Awareness Programme on ONOS and INFLIBNET Services on 7th May 2026 at GBPUA&T, Uttarakhand. The session featured insightful lectures delivered by INFLIBNET officials, focusing on the key aspects of ONOS and INFLIBNET services. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation, with over 150 attendees benefiting from the session.

📺 Click on this YouTube link to know more about the event.: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FJzEvuLkso

11/05/2026

IRTPLA @ Gauhati University, ASSAM

Prof. Devika P. Madalli, Director of the INFLIBNET Centre, was invited as the chief guest at the INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme on Library Automation (IRTPLA), at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, on 11th May, 2026. The programme is jointly organized by the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Krishna Kanta Handiqui Library, and Department of Library & Information Science, Gauhati University, Assam, from 11th to 15th May 2026. A total of 47 participants are attending the programme.

11/05/2026

If you’re a National/International Awardee, a Faculty Member, or an Academic Leader, Vidwan is your next step.

✨ Apply today and join the leaders of tomorrow!
🔗 https://vidwan.inflibnet.ac.in/

08/05/2026

The INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, successfully conducted the 182nd Five-Day Training Programme on “SOUL 3.0: Installation and Operation” from 04th– 08th May, 2026. The programme was attended by 19 participants from institutions across the country.
The Centre extends its best wishes to all participants and looks forward to their valuable contributions to their respective organisations and to the advancement of the field.

08/05/2026

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08/05/2026

📢 Paper Submission Open – PLANNER 2026

Submit your Paper for the 13th Convention PLANNER 2026 to be held at Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, during 18–20 November 2026.

🗓 Submission Deadline: 30 June 2026

🎯 Theme:
Empowering Knowledge Ecosystems: Collaborative, Inclusive and Sustainable Libraries

Submit your papers and explore conference themes, sub-themes, and author guidelines here:
🔗 https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/paper_submission

07/05/2026

📚 The INFLIBNET Centre is pleased to share that Prof. Devika P. Madalli, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, along with the team of Scientific Committee members, WDS, has published a paper on Certification Frameworks in the Data Science Journal, Vol. 25, 2026.

Title: "Certification Frameworks for Scientific Data Repositories: Strengthening Repository Trustworthiness"
Journal: Data Science Journal
DOI: DOI: 10.5334/dsj-2026-016

🔗 Read the publication:

Certification Frameworks for Scientific Data Repositories: Strengthening Repository TrustworthinessResearch PapersAuthorsDavid CastleDaniela Santos OliveiraDale PetersClaudia Bauzer MedeirosIoana PopescuDevika MadalliRebecca KoskelaMeredith GoinsSuzie AllardAbstractScience increasingly requires acce...

04/05/2026

🤝 MoU Signing with Kakatiya University, Warangal

🖋️ We are delighted to share that the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana, on 4th May, 2026, for INFLIBNET services. During the INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme on Library Automation (IRTPLA) jointly organized by the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar and Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana. This collaboration will facilitate the effective implementation and utilisation of INFLIBNET services among the university’s academic and research community.

On this occasion, an “INFLIBNET Corner” was also inaugurated as part of the programme to enhance access to scholarly resources and strengthen research support on campus. The inaugural ceremony was graced by Prof. Devika P. Madalli, Director, INFLIBNET Centre; Prof. K. Pratap Reddy, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor; Prof. V. Ramchandram, Registrar; and Dr. B. Radhika Rani, Member-in-Charge of the University Library. Prof. A. R. D. Prasad, along with library staff and members of the academic community, was also present on the occasion. The event was followed by a walkthrough of the newly established facility.

This initiative is expected to enhance awareness, improve research practices, and contribute to strengthening the university’s research ecosystem.

04/05/2026

IRTPLA @ Kakatiya University, Warangal

Prof. Devika P. Madalli, Director of the INFLIBNET Centre, was invited as the chief guest at the INFLIBNET Regional Training Programme on Library Automation (IRTPLA) on 4th May, 2026. The programme is jointly organized by the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar and Kakatiya University, Warangal, Telangana from 4th to 8th May 2026 at Kakatiya University, Warangal. A total of 40 participants are attending the programme.

04/05/2026

The 182nd Five-Day Training Programme on “SOUL 3.0: Installation and Operation” is being organised at the INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, from 04th– 08th May, 2026. Shri Manoj Kumar K, Scientist-F (CS), inaugurated the training program on 04th May, 2026, at the Centre's training lab. A total of 19 participants are attending the training programme.