Dear All,
We are pleased to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Associate Professor in the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, has been promoted to Professor of Library and Information Science under the Career Advancement Scheme, effective December 2022. Dr. Shukla joined the Department in December 2019 and has completed five years of service at CUTN.
The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to him on this achievement.
Dear All,
We are delighted to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor in the Department, participated as an Invited Speaker at the two-day International Seminar on "Role of Libraries in Unveiling the Indian Knowledge System in the Digital Era" (RLUIKS-2025). The seminar was organized by the Visva-Bharati Library Network, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, and Universal Briefing, Kolkata, from February 21-22, 2025. Prof. Shukla delivered an invited talk on "Indian Knowledge System and Community Empowerment: Understanding the Role of Traditional Knowledge in Strengthening Communities."
In addition, Prof. Shukla had the honor of co-chairing a technical session during the seminar.
The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Shukla for his successful participation and valuable contributions to the International Seminar.
Dear All,
We are pleased to announce that the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, is organizing a National Conference on Redefining Librarianship in the AI Technological Era: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities (ReLAITE-2025) on 20th-21st March 2025.
ReLAITE-2025 offers an excellent opportunity for information professionals and researchers to share their experiences and enhance their expertise. The conference will focus on the latest trends and advancements in AI-driven innovations within the field of librarianship. With carefully curated themes and sub-themes, the conference will address various facets of AI and related technologies, exploring their implications for library services. This event will serve as a dynamic platform for academics and practitioners from across the country to engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence in redefining library services and practices.
ReLAITE-2025 invites research papers on the following themes and sub-themes:
Theme: Redefining Librarianship in the AI Technological Era: Innovations, Challenges, and Opportunities
Sub-themes:
The full paper (in Word format, including an abstract of no more than 200 words and at least five keywords) should be submitted as an email attachment to relaite2025@gmail.com. The deadline for submitting full papers is 28th February 2025 which is extended till 7th March 2025, and the last date for registration is 12th March 2025.
For more details, please visit the following link: ReLAITE-2025
Dear All,
We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Emil Jose, a graduate of the MLIS program (2022-2024 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Library Trainee at the Library of Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH).
The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Emil Jose on this accomplishment and wishes him continued success in his future endeavors.
Dear All,
We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Sowmyamol U S, a graduate of the MLIS program (2022–2024) and an alumnus of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been selected as a Library Trainee at the Library of Indian Institute of Technology, Hyderabad (IITH).
The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Sowmyamol U S on this remarkable accomplishment and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.
