Participation in Symposium on Artificial Intelligence by Prof. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor in the Department, participated as an Invited Speaker at the one-day Symposium on "Artificial Intelligence: Application in Libraries and Promoting Indian Knowledge System in Libraries." 

The symposium was organized by the Central Library, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 22nd May 2026. Prof. Shukla delivered an invited talk on "Problems and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Academics." 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Shukla for his successful participation and valuable contributions to the symposium.

"Alvida" to MLIS Final Year

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that the 2nd Semester MLIS students of the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), organized a heartfelt farewell programme for the outgoing 2024–26 batch under the theme “Alvida.” The event was held on 20 May 2026 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM and turned out to be a joyful, emotional, and memorable occasion attended by faculty members, PhD scholars, juniors, and seniors. 

The venue was beautifully decorated with balloons, paper crafts, and photographs reflecting the memorable moments shared within the department. The programme commenced with a welcome address delivered by Ms. Anuvinda J. R. on behalf of the 2nd Semester students, expressing gratitude to the seniors for their support, guidance, and encouragement throughout the academic journey. 

Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Head of the Department and faculty members addressed the gathering and conveyed their best wishes to the outgoing students for their future careers and higher studies. Their inspiring words motivated everyone and added significance to the occasion. One of the major attractions of the event was the title distribution ceremony, where creative and respectful titles were awarded to the seniors based on their personalities and talents. Cultural performances, including dances, songs, games, and other fun-filled activities, added excitement and entertainment to the celebration. A memory-sharing session provided an opportunity for the seniors to express their feelings and share memorable experiences from their time in the department. 

The programme also included a group photography session to preserve the joyful memories of the occasion. The event concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Mr. Hari Krishnan S. N. on behalf of the 2nd Semester students. The farewell celebration became a memorable occasion filled with happiness, emotions, friendship, and togetherness, further strengthening the bond between juniors and seniors.

Glimpses of the farewell function are presented below:

Dr. K. G. Sudhier Receives Best LIS Researcher Award

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor in the Department of Library and Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur was honoured with the prestigious Best LIS Researcher Award instituted by the All Kerala Librarians Meet during the All Kerala Librarians’ Meet 2026 (AKLM), held at Vimala College (Autonomous). The award was presented in recognition of Dr. Sudhier’s significant contributions to teaching, research, and academic development in the field of Library and Information Science. 

The 4th edition of the All Kerala Librarians’ Meet 2026 served as an annual gathering of library professionals working in various institutions across Kerala. The event provided a vibrant platform for professional interaction, knowledge sharing, and strengthening collaborative networks among LIS professionals in the state.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. K. G. Sudhier on this remarkable achievement and wishes him continued success in all his future endeavors.

Overseas Employment Achievement of Ms. Amiya Anil

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Amiya Anil, MLIS graduate (2021–2023 batch) and alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Librarian at Sunrise International School, Al Karamah, Abu Dhabi, UAE. She previously served as Library Trainee at Central University of Kerala, Kasaragod. 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Amiya Anil on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Overseas Employment Achievement of Mrs. Yazhini Raju

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Mrs. Yazhini Raju, MLIS graduate (2020–2022 batch) and alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as Librarian at New Horizon School, Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain. She previously served as Librarian at Rabiammal Ahamed Maideen College for Women, Thiruvarur, affiliated with Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mrs. Yazhini Raju on this achievement and wishes her continued success in all her future endeavors.

Successful Completion of Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce of Mr. Abhijit Roy, Ph.D. Scholar

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijit Roy, Ph.D. Scholar of the Department, successfully defended his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination held in the Smart Classroom on 06.05.2026 at 11:00 AM. His research topic was titled “Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach.”

Mr. Abhijit Roy presented his research work in detail and satisfactorily answered the queries raised during the Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination. Dr. Udayan Bhattacharya, Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Jadavpur University, Kolkata, served as the External Examiner for the examination. Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor and Research Supervisor, acted as the Convener of the Open Viva-Voce Examination.

The Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination was attended by the RAC members of the scholar; faculty members; research scholars from the Department and other departments; postgraduate students; non-teaching staff; and staff members from the Central Library. The examination was conducted in hybrid mode.

The Department congratulates Mr. Abhijit Roy on the successful completion of his Open Ph.D. Viva-Voce Examination and wishes him success in his future academic and professional endeavors.

Alumna of DLIS CUTN Appointed as Radio Jockey at All India Radio

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Tamil Bharathi T. K., MLIS graduate (2018–2020 batch) and alumna of the Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Radio Jockey (RJ) at All India Radio.

She will be associated with the FM Rainbow 102.1 channel in Tiruchirappalli, marking a significant achievement in her professional journey. Her accomplishment reflects the diverse career opportunities pursued by graduates of the department.

Department congrats to her on this achievement and shower blessings for future endeavour.

Participation in My Bharat Budget Quest 2026 by Ms. Anugu Tejaswini

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Anugu Tejaswini, MLIS 2nd Semester (Batch 2025–2027), has been shortlisted for the final round of the “MY BHARAT BUDGET QUEST 2026,” a prestigious virtual dialogue with the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India.

As part of the programme, she participated in the Women’s Mock Parliament, assuming the role of Minister of Labour and Employment. During the session, she actively supported and presented arguments in favour of the Women’s Reservation Bill.

The event was held at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, Telangana, on April 12 and 13, 2026. On April 13, a panel discussion on the Union Budget 2026 was also organized, with the Hon’ble Governor of Telangana attending as the Chief Guest.

The programme provided a significant platform for engaging in policy discussions and understanding governance processes at a national level. Department congrats to her on this achievement and shower blessings for future endeavour.

Notification: Open PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhijit Roy

Dear All,

This is to inform you that the open PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Abhijit Roy (R221901), PhD Scholar of the Department of Library & Information Science, has been scheduled on 6th May 2026 at 11:00 AM in the Smart Classroom of the Department. He is registered for the PhD programme under the supervision of Prof. Akhandanand Shukla. 

The open PhD Viva-Voce will be conducted in hybrid mode (offline/online). All faculty members, research scholars, and students are cordially invited to attend and participate in the examination.

The details of the Viva-Voce examination are as follows:

Title of the Thesis: Assessing the Open Access Friendliness of Indian Agricultural Universities through a Data Carpentry Approach

Date & Time: 06 May 2026, 11:00 AM

Venue: Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN

Mode: Hybrid

Meeting Link: https://meet.google.com/wcm-xovi-wan

Thank you.

Job Achievement of Ms. Mohini

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Ms. Mohini, a graduate of the MLIS program (2022-2024 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at the Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Trainee-Global Library under the Global Library Training Programme (GLTP) at O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana, from 6th April 2026 to 31st March 2028. She has previously worked as a Library Professional Trainee at IIT Gandhinagar and as Library Associate under ONOS Project at INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Mohini on this accomplishment and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Celebration of Holi Festival 2026@DLIS CUTN

Dear All,

This is to inform you that students, research scholars, and teachers of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu celebrated the "Holi" festival in the Department on 06.03.2026. All the students, scholars and staff members enjoyed the festival with playing of color and the distribution of sweets. A glimpse of the festival is given here:

Thanks to everyone for participating in the function.

ICSSR Research Project Awarded to Dr. S. Ravikumar

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. S. Ravikumar, Associate Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been awarded a research project titled “Preservation of Indigenous Knowledge Systems through Decolonised Digital Archiving: A Community-Based Framework for PVTGs in Tamil Nadu with Special Reference to the Irular Community of Tamil Nadu” by ICSSR, New Delhi, under the scheme “Multi-Disciplinary Studies on Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) in India (2025–26).”

The Department congratulates him on this significant achievement.

Dr. K. G. Sudhier re-elected as Vice-President, IASLIC, Kolkata

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor, Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur has been re-elected as Vice-President, Indian Association of Special Libraries & Information Centres (IASLIC), Kolkata. 

Department congrats to him on his new responsibility.

Job Achievement by Ms. C. T. Vasthalya

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Chandrasekhar Thirumala Vasthalya, a graduate of the MLIS program (2023-2025 batch) and an alumnus of the Department of Library & Information Science at Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur, has been appointed as a Junior Library Executive at the Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology Tirupati (IITTP).

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Ms. C. T. Vasthalya on this accomplishment and wishes her continued success in her future endeavors.

Achievement in UGC-NET/JRF Examinations December 2025

Dear All, 

We are very pleased to inform you that following PG students of the Department (based on available information) have successfully cleared the UGC-NET/JRF Examinations held in December 2025. The list of successful candidates is as follows:

Ms. A. N. Ankitha (MLIS 2024-2026 Batch)

UGC-NET 2025 

Ms. Minakshi Mohanty (MLIS 2024-2026 Batch)

UGC-NET 2025

The Department congratulates all the successful students on their achievement and wishes them the best in their future endeavors.

Celebration of Samathuva Pongal 2026@CUTN

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that students, research scholars, non-teaching staff, and teachers of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu participated in the "Samathuva Pongal Celebration 2026" organized by Central University of Tamil Nadu at Multipurpose Hall on 30.01.2026. All the students, scholars, and staff members enjoyed the Pongal celebration by cooking Pongal and participating in the celebration. The glimpses of the festival are given here:

Thanks to everyone for participating in the celebration.

Retractions: On the Rise, But Not Enough

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Department of Library & Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu (CUTN), Thiruvarur, organised a special online lecture under its series “Gyan Pravah: Online Lecture Series in LIS." The 10th lecture in the series was held on 7th January 2026 (Wednesday) from 06:30 PM to 07:30 PM via Google Meet. Dr. Ivan Oransky, MD, Co-Founder of Retraction Watch and Executive Director of the Center for Scientific Integrity, was invited as the resource person and delivered a lecture on the topic “Retractions: On the Rise, But Not Enough.” 

The programme commenced with a welcome address, followed by the introduction of the speaker by Prof. S. Thanuskodi, Professor & Head of the Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur who highlighted the speaker’s contributions to research integrity and scholarly publishing.

The invited speaker, Dr. Ivan Oransky, delivered a one-hour lecture focusing on the role of retractions in correcting the scholarly record and maintaining public trust in research. He emphasized that retractions are intended to correct the literature rather than punish authors, and that despite an increase in retractions, they are still not sufficient in proportion to the volume of unreliable research. During the lecture, Dr. Oransky discussed why retractions matter, particularly in cases of large-scale falsification and editorial failures that risk undermining confidence in science. He explained what gets retracted and who decides, noting that editors may retract publications when confidence in the results is lost, in line with established publication ethics guidelines. The speaker outlined common reasons for retractions, including duplication, plagiarism, image manipulation, faked data, fake peer review, publisher errors, authorship issues, legal reasons, paper mills, and voluntary retractions undertaken as an act of doing the right thing. He clearly distinguished between research misconduct, fabrication, falsification, and plagiarism, and honest error, emphasizing that honest mistakes and differences of opinion do not constitute misconduct. An emerging trend discussed during the session was the appearance of AI-generated or AI-assisted writing in papers and peer-review reports. Dr. Oransky emphasized the importance of transparency and careful editorial judgment in handling such cases. He also cautioned that ranking systems and policy frameworks that penalize retractions may discourage responsible self-correction and transparency. The lecture was followed by an interactive Q&A session, during which participants engaged in discussions related to retraction practices, research misconduct, AI in scholarly publishing, and research evaluation systems.

The programme was coordinated by Dr. Anila Sulochana, Assistant Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, and attended by more than 40 participants. The session concluded with a formal vote of thanks proposed by Dr. S. Ravikumar, Associate Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Central University of Tamil Nadu, who thanked the speaker and participants for their valuable contributions. 

The virtual invited talk was informative and beneficial to faculty members, research scholars, and students, offering important insights into contemporary challenges in scholarly communication and research integrity.