Mysuru/Mysore: CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute (CFTRI), Mysuru, is hosting a one-day seminar on “Innovation and Sustainable Information Services in Digital Era” on Feb. 4 in association with ICSSR, New Delhi, AFST(I), Mysuru, American Chemical Society and Springer Nature.

The aim of this seminar is to bring together Library and Information Professionals associated with reputed institutions in and around Mysuru to exchange ideas, new initiatives, experiences and viewpoints about innovative library services in the digital era. 

The digital revolution including the growth of virtual world and web applications have impacted libraries and information services.  Libraries can remain relevant in this virtual world by searching for and shaping opportunities, enabling futuristic learning environments, new ideas and producing creative outcomes. 

Experts from IISc., DRTC, NAL, NISCAIR and NIIT will deliberate  on various topics related to this issue. The focus will be on Open Source Information Systems and state-of-art Information Services for R&D Professionals. The seminar is open to Library Professionals, Academicians,  Graduate and PG students and Researchers of Library and Information Science. Those interested in participating and submitting abstracts related to technical themes may call Ph: 0821-2515850 or visit: www.cftri.comor https://sites.google.com/view/libsem, according to a press release.