CSSP Lecture "Application of Indian Standard Time (IST) for Safe Digital India" by Dr. V. Bharath | 3rd August at 11:30 am

Centre for Studies in Science Policy

Jawaharlal Nehru University

CSSP Wednesday Lecture Series

Invites you to a Lecture on

 

"Application of Indian Standard Time (IST) for Safe Digital India"

By
Dr. V. Bharath
(Scientist, CSIR- National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi)

Venue: Room No. 227, 2nd Floor, CSSP, SSS-1 Building, JNU

Date: Wednesday, 3rd August 2022 | Time: 11:30 am
 

Abstract: Time is the only physical parameter which tells us about the origin and existence of nature. We cannot measure the start and end points of time, but we can measure the time interval with greatest accuracy out of the seven fundamental physical quantities. Various real-life applications and strategic applications require accurate time synchronisation starting from milliseconds to nanoseconds. In the present digital world accurate time stamping of data traffic is very important from tracing a communication to reconstructing the crashed stock market. Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is the fastest stock exchange in the world with 6 µs latency. It means it can execute more than 1.5 Lakh orders in a second. Time stamping is the only parameter to decide the sequence of the events for fair and transparent trading. In telecommunication systems the complete network should not exceed a time error budget of 1.1 µs to establish a call between the two subscribers. If two networks use two different time sources as their references, there will be call drops which lead to penalties by TRAI. Similarly, there is a requirement of 1 µs accuracy in isolating the faulty power transmission lines and thus protecting the complete electric substations. The most critical application of time is in positioning and Navigation where 1 ms error in the time shows a wrong position of approximately 300 km. Systems operated based on such Navigation systems (GPS) like a missile carrying a payload or for a ship travelling in sea this is a huge loss. In the present talk "Indian Standard Time (IST) and its application for safe digital India" we discuss the timing requirements in various cyber physical systems like power grid, telecom networks, Cyber security & navigation. The effect of a non-synchronised nation on its economic growth & digital governance. GoI initiatives to synchronise the complete nation with one reference time i.e., IST.

About the Speaker: Dr. Vattikonda Bharath presently working as a scientist in Indian Standard Time Division of CSIR – National Physical Laboratory, New Delhi. He completed his Electrical & Electronics Engineering, from JNTU Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Master's degree from CSIR-NPL in "Advanced Material Physics & Engineering" from AcSIR, New Delhi. He completed his PhD in Development of Cesium atomic fountain clock, which is the primary frequency standard of India Standard Time (IST) from AcSIR, New Delhi. His present area of work is "Time & Frequency transfer through satellites". He is the nodal person for providing time traceability at ±1ns to ISRO for Indian Regional Navigation Satellite Systems (IRNSS) to two centres located at Bangalore and Lucknow 24X7. One of the five Nodal members of the National Mega Project "Setting up of secondary time scales across 5 cities in India '' for the Ministry of Consumer affairs and in charge of the time scale lab at Ahmedabad. Nodal person to synchronise IST with International Time Reference (i.e., UTC) and other countries via Geo-Satellites.

All are welcome to attend the Lecture.

Dr. Reeta Sony A.L.  

Coordinator, CSSP Lecture Series

Journal of Scientific Temper releases Special Issue on RISFreM 2022

Journal of Scientific Temper releases Special Issue on RISFreM 2022

Vol 10 (1&2), January-June 2022, 1-131.

As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, Jawaharlal Nehru University organised an international conference on the "Role of Indian Science in Freedom Movement (RISFreM 2022)" in collaboration with Vijnana Bharati, CSIR-NIScPR (CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research), New Delhi, and Vigyan Prasar on 28 February 2022 and 1 March 2022. Though Indian scientists faced several hurdles, they managed to maintain a subtle edge over the British and build ties with scientists abroad to develop science and technology. Their scientific temperament helped them to pave the path for themselves. The purpose of the conference was to raise awareness and generate scholarly evidence regarding Indians' contributions to science cultivation, scientific societies, institutions, industries, and in fighting British colonialism. During the conference, authors presented the papers pertaining to the theme of the conference, out of which a few selected papers are being presented in the Journal of Scientific Temper. Hope, the special issue will encourage the scholars and readers as well.

Table of Contents

Articles

• Science for Freedom: Exploring Scientists' Role in Freedom Movement | Satvir Singh
• Science as a Tool for Subjugation: An Analysis of British Rule in India | Madhav Govind & Nikhil Yadav
• Establishing Colonial Hegemony through Science: A Study of British India and Robinson's Mars Trilogy | Aditya Raj & Stuti Prasad
• Scientific Racism Faced by Indian Fingerprint Scientists during Colonial Rule: Need to Correct a Historical Wrong | G.S. Sodhi & Jasjeet Kaur
• Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray and Quest for Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Colonial India | Anup Kumar Das & Bidyarthi Dutta
• Indian Science and Technology during the Freedom Struggle: A 'Science Diplomacy' Perspective | Hemant Kumar & Namrata
• Science Diplomacy and Indian Freedom Movement: A Retrospective View of Events during the 1870s-1940s | Shreedhar Kanagarajan & Reeta Sony
• Growth of Scholarly Societies and Their Activities in Pre-Independent India: A Reconnaissance | Manorama Tripathi & Anup Kumar Das
• Ecocentric Approach of Science from the Perspective of Mahatma Gandhi and Rabindranath Tagore: Exploring Sustainability and Ethics amidst British Colonialism | Sabareesh P.A. & Reeta Sony A.L.

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CfPs: India Space Congress 2022 (ISC-2022) | 18-20 October, New Delhi, India

India Space Congress 2022 (ISC-2022)

18th - 20th October 2022,  New Delhi, India

About the Conference
India Space Congress 2022 (ISC-2022) 'Leveraging Space to Power Next-Gen Communication & Businesses is a strategic assemblage of national and international space industry leaders offering primary access to opportunities in the rapidly growing sector in India for the worldwide space ecosystem. The foundation of the India Space Congress [ISC] is the multi-stream program highlighting the evolution of the Indian space economy and opportunities for its development and growth. Hosted for the first time by the SatCom Industry Association (SIA-India), ISC is a global congregation of industry experts, government, policymakers, thought leaders, legal professionals and academia in the space sector to discuss strategic measures to efficiently manage space exploration, new disruptive space-based services and applications, viable business models, space situational awareness and cyber security.
THE VISION is to bring all the high-level stakeholders together from space agencies, industry and institutions around the world under one roof to swap insights, strategies and rising trends for collaborative development of the space ecosystem in India and bringing global and regional economic benefits.

Call for Papers
The Conference invites full length original research contributions of professionals from Academic Institutions, Government Undertakings, Research Scholars and Student community across the Nation. The jury consists of eminent personalities from the space ecosystem, who will qualify the papers in different categories. The top 3 entries will be announced and offered a cash award along with a certificate. INR 100,000 will be distributed among the awardees [INR 50,000, INR 35,000 and INR 15,000]. The best submissions will be published in the Conference Report. Open for submission now.

• Abstract Submission by 30 July 2022
• Final Paper Submission by 30 August 2022
• Click here to upload your Research Paper https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=isc220

Panel Discussion on Prospects and Avenues for New Space in India | 27 July at IIC New Delhi

Panel Discussion on Prospects and Avenues for New Space in India

IIC New Delhi | Conference Room II at 27 July 2022, 16:30

The discussion will focus on the Post Space reforms announced by the Government of India and the vital role of industry and academia. In order to enable them, what are the policies, frameworks, rules and guidelines required to be formulated including incentives; and the single window regulations and approvals which will be enabled for ease of doing businesses. While ISRO will act as a facilitator or technology provider for the early startups; these startups will require directions for sustainable business. Innovations and opportunities shall be debated and discussed across all sectors for implementing space technology in the downstream industries, which will generate further opportunities for the upstream industry.

Panelists: Dr. S. Somanath, Secretary, DOS/Chairman, ISRO; Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Director, NIAS and Life Trustee, IIC; Dr. Srinivasa Kumar T., Director, INCOIS; Dr. Sachin Chaturvedi, Director General, RIS; Shri Jayant Sahasrabudde, National Organising Secretary, VIBHA; Dr. Suba Chandran, Professor, NIAS; Shri Sanjay Kumar, Founder & CED, Geospatial World; Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Anil Kumar Bhat, DG, ISpA; Shri Venkat Katkuri, Head, Airbus Defence & Aerospace; and Shri Gaurav Kharod, Managing Sales Director, Intelsat-India

 

Talk on Transformation of Indian Space Sector

IIC New Delhi | Seminar Rooms I to III, Kamaladevi Complex on 27 July 2022, at 18:30

Speaker: Shri S. Somanath, Secretary, Department of Space and Chairman, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Chair: Dr. Shailesh Nayak, Life Trustee, IIC

The Indian space programme started 60 years back is based on the concept of fulfilling societal needs. India achieved self-sufficiency in building upstream technologies with indigenised effort. Now it is the time for technology adoption for various sectors for increasing the country's economy in multiple folds. Space technology shall be one of the best enablers for the country, considering vast agriculture, water resources, urbanisation and transport. After unlocking the space sector, ISRO acts as a facilitator to many non-governmental enterprises in scaling up the opportunities and contributing to the economy and technological development of the country. ISRO also concentrates more on R&D, space science missions and capacity building.

(Collaboration: Indian Space Research Organisation; SatCom Industry Association; and Indian Space Association)

Exhibition on Indian Space Programme: Growing in Leaps and Bounds

Venue Art Gallery, Kamaladevi Complex, IIC

The exhibition is on view from 23 to 29 July 2022, 11:00 to 19:00 daily

Since its inception in 1961 with Dr. Vikram Sarabhai as Chairman of the Indian National Committee on Space Research, the Indian space programme has grown in leaps and bounds. On 21st November 1963, the first Nike-Apache rocket was successfully launched and this marked the beginning of India's journey into space. The exhibition highlights this journey of over six decades starting from the nascent years under Dr. Sarabhai; to the development of indigenous capabilities for designing and building launch vehicles and satellites; research in Cryogenic; radar imaging; cartography; oceanography and weather-related areas; and to the continuing journey that has transformed the country into a technology driven one

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) presents a display of text and photographic panels that tell the story of India's space programme along with scale models of rockets, launch vehicles and satellite models.

CfA: 1st International UHWB Summer School 2022 on Urban Health and Ecological Civilization | 25-30 July, Virtual

1st International UHWB Summer School 2022 on Urban Health and Ecological Civilization

July 25-30, 2022

Organized by: The "International Center for Ecological Civilization" (ICEC) Working Group of the UHWB global interdisciplinary science programme

Co-organized by: Institute of Urban Environment, Chinese Academy of Sciences

Background
Urban health is about the health of people in cities and the healthy design and functioning of urban environments connected to their rural hinterlands by a web of exchange networks facilitating flows of data, energy and resources in multiple complex systems spanning around the entire globe. Most of the global human population lives in cities and their impact on the environment and climate is enormous. However, cities are also the places for creativity and innovation which are needed to find solutions to multiple global crises and to transform social, ecological and technological systems so that improving human wellbeing is not achieved at the expense of planetary health. Ecological Civilization is about the relationship between socio-cultural and ecological systems, whereas the term 'civilization' also refers to society's institutions which define that relationship. The general idea is harmony between humans and nature. That relationship can be considered "healthy" when it is mutually supportive. The health focus implies a need for systemic interconnectivity. Linking rural and urban systems and rural revitalization, but also linking science to practice, applying deliberative and intelligent governance in systems which link data-knowledge and action seems to be essential for a resilient and responsive design of urban environments. In a "big world on a small planet", where complexity, uncertainty and systemic risks are increasing, people need to rethink fundamental values, transform operational and governance modes and also change ways of measuring progress. The 1st international UHWB summer school brings together international thought leaders to present ideas, concepts and cases and to discuss how healthy urban environments can shape ecological civilization. The lectures aim at connecting the two concepts of urban health and ecological civilization and to deliberate on the question "which role urban and rural civilizations alike can play in safeguarding the health of people, cities and the environment."  Members of the UHWB programme's scientific committee and its global network partners will give lectures and engage in a dialogue with participants, to address that question. The summer school lectures will be online and is free of charge.  Contact/Registration for field trip: uhwb@iue.ac.cn (Limited places available!). The UHWB Programme will issue certificates of participation on demand and subject to actual participation.

Online Registration | Further Details 

CfPs: International Conference on Significance of Technology in Empowering Tribal Community of India | 23-24 August, New Delhi, India

International Conference on Significance of Technology in Empowering Tribal Community of India

23rd-24th August, 2022

New Delhi, India

The application of scientific knowledge to the creation of tools for the purpose of resolving particular issues can be defined as a technology. But technology, it is not value-neutral and it is linked with social change and can alter cultural settings. Sociologist W.F. Ogburn's theory of social change suggested four stages of technical development, which included; Invention, Accumulation, Diffusion and Adjustment are major causes of social transformation. The use of technology not only influences appliances or computers but also traditional practices like agriculture, fishery, animal husbandry and many more. No doubt the rapid proliferation of social media and ICT tools has solved complex problems of transportation, communication and self-education. However, it has also influenced an individual's lifeworld, the formation of human-to-human and human-to-machine relationships. The process of tribal empowerment can be understood as capacity building to make decisions for their socio-economic and cultural development. The government of India has been aiding multiple schemes to improve the living conditions of Scheduled Tribes and foster their growth backed by sustainable Science and Technology (S&T) activities/applications. Multiple programs and research projects to promote traditional skills, building on local innovation and knowledge systems has been promoted. This conference is a deliberate attempt to draw attention to the changes that have been brought into the Tribal way of life through modern technology. Whether it strengthened the idea of 'lok' (organic lifestyle of people residing at a place) or altered it. It will try to discuss whether technology has added modernity into traditional ways of life or the modernity has replaced traditional patterns of life causing new problems in the areas of health or farming. Under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav, the conference will further discuss the role of technology in bridging digital divide in scheduled tribes of India, thus making India digitally inclusive in its entirety.
Sub-Themes:

1. Tribal way of life and Sustainable Development.

2. Technological Intervention and Tribal Land Rights.

3. Indigenous knowledge System.

4. Health, Education and Agriculture technologies for Tribal welfare.

5. Promotion of innovation and Entrepreneurship for Tribal Welfare.

6. Digital repository for Tribal Culture (AKDL).

7. Challenges to Indigenous Tribal Languages.

8. Challenges to Indigenous faith in Modern World

9. Technology, Tribals and Independence Struggle.

10. Tribal Rights in pre and post Independent India.

11. Tribals and Digital Inclusion.

12. ICT and Tribal Empowerment.

13. Technology and Women Empowerment

Relevance in the National Context
The tribal empowerment revolves around five critical issues:

1. Livelihood and Employment

2. Education

3. Health

4. Involuntary Displacement and Migration

5. Legal and Constitutional Matters

Call for Papers
Surely, technology has intervened in all of the above subjects. Present need of the hour is a scholarly activity to assess the impact of technology on tribal way of life to evaluate policies and programmes of government. The conference will analyse to what extent, penetration of technologies has been done in the tribal life world and what impact it has created upon them. This critical study will reflect upon the various schemes undertaken by governments and how it has supported the development of tribals and the inclusivity technology has brought in to bridge the digital divide.

• How will the Activity help in the Promotion of Science and Culture? The scholarly deliberation on the issue of Tribal Empowerment through technology will help us to understand the role of Science for integration and upliftment in the Tribal society. The sub-themes of the conference will reflect upon the multiple aspects of development associated with scheduled tribes in India. And it will show how the technology is perceived and what better steps could be taken by science in favor of the Tribes of India.
• Abstract Submission: The abstract should be written in 300 words containing title, brief introduction, objectives, relevance, methodology and major findings of the paper. Please use Times New Roman 12 pt fonts. Please submit the abstract at: https://easychair.org/conferences/?conf=stetci2022 by 8th August 2022. Last date for paper submission is 20th August 2022.
• Registration for attending Conference: Registration for the conference is mandatory and will start on 15th July 2022. There is no registration fee. Online  registration. 
• Workshop for Authors: An online workshop on 'Research Paper Writing' will be organized on 12th August 2022 for the authors whose abstracts are accepted.
• Submission of Full Papers: The authors of all accepted abstracts are required to submit their full papers in 3000-5000 words (English) in required format by 20th August 2022 for publication in the Proceedings of the Conference.
• Contact: All questions related to conference and submissions of abstract/paper should be emailed to: stetci2022@gmail.com

Further Details | Online Registration

CfPs: International Conference on Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter | 2-3 August at Delhi, India

International Conference on Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter 

2^nd-3^rd August 2022

New Delhi, India

Indraprastha Vigyan Bharati in association with Department of Chemistry, University of Delhi and Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi is organizing a two-day International Conference on the Auspicious 161^st Birth Anniversary of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray on "Contributions of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray as a Chemist and Freedom Fighter" during 2^nd-3^rd August 2022.

 

The objectives of this Conference are to expand the legacy and contribution of Acharya Prafulla Chandra Ray in Society with an aim to increase general awareness and background of ancient chemistry along with its importance. It is fortuitous that the Ministry of Education, Government of India is updating the education system from the traditional concept of the 80's to align with the aspirational goals of 21st century education including SDG4, while building upon India's traditions and value systems."

Call for Papers/ Posters/ Blog Posts

Sub-Themes for the Conference are:

• Acharya's contribution to India's Independence struggle.
• P C Ray as a historian of Indian sciences.
• Acharya's contribution as a Researcher & Teacher.
• Role as an Industrialist.
• Influence of Life & works of P C Ray on NEP 2020.
• Current development in the area of Chemical Sciences in the perspective of the works of Acharya P C Ray.

Salient Features:

• Essay Writing Competition
  
• Blog Writing Competition
• Oral Presentation Competition
• Poster Presentation Competition

• Keynote Addresses
• Plenary Talks
• Exhibition
• Cultural Event

 

Further Details | Registration

CSSP Lecture "Person, Time, & Space for Policy Planning: Linkages between Night-time Luminosity & Socioeconomic Development in India" by Sambuddha Goswami | 20th July at 11:30 am

Centre for Studies in Science Policy

Jawaharlal Nehru University

CSSP Wednesday Lecture Series

Invites you to a Lecture on

 

"Person, Time, and Space for Policy Planning: Linkages between Night-time Luminosity and Socioeconomic Development in India"

By

Sambuddha Goswami

(Research Officer, NITI Aayog, New Delhi)

Venue: Room No. 227, 2nd Floor, CSSP, SSS-1 Building, JNU

Date: Wednesday, 20th July 2022 | Time: 11:30 am

 
Abstract: As Earth's population continues to grow, remote sensing data offer a view from space of human behaviours, whether from changing the landscape through the geographical distribution of population and economic activity, deforestation and urbanization, the extent of physical as well as financial infrastructure development or modifying air quality through increases in pollutants. Remote sensing of night-time light emissions offers a unique perspective for investigations into some of these human behaviours. Night-light data are basically the visible lights emanating from the earth captured by satellites from outer space. The satellite image, which provides the brightness of the earth during the night, is now used by many economists/policymakers around the world to study economic activities; since such data by the statistics divisions often come with a lag. Several studies found that 'Night-time luminosity' can shed light on economic growth by analysing the causality and correlation with important economic activity and socio-economic indicators. Data on 'night-time luminosity' gathered by satellites potentially be a useful high-frequency indicator of economic activity in India and this data has the advantage of being highly granular and is also available much faster than the lagged indicators. Since this data is available in time series it can track both trend and seasonal variations in the economy. Night-light data can be a useful source of information for valuable macroeconomic analysis and research in India. Primary objective of this exercise is to study the association between night-time lights and socio-economic development in India at the State, sub-state, and district levels to help economic policy planning.

About the Speaker: Sambuddha has more than 13 years of experience in Research and Data Analytics with the application of various Statistical Methods, Econometrics Modelling, Data Science Techniques like Machine Learning and Deep Learning algorithms, Artificial Intelligence driven Modelling to develop Descriptive, Predictive, and Prescriptive analysis for incorporation into strategic decision-making both in Private and Public sectors. He has several publications to his credit which include books, book chapters, peer reviewed national and international journal articles and international major project reports in the areas of structural transformation, productivity growth, food and nutrition security, agriculture, fourth industrial revolution, poverty, health, global public goods, public policy, external assistance/ development aid and partnerships. Prior to joining, he served as Senior Manager (Data Science and Analytics) at Genpact and Data Scientist Consultant at American Express (through DAASLabs). He also served as Consultant at the Agricultural Development Economics Division (FAO Statistics Division) on Measuring Food and Nutrition Security of the Food Security Information Network (FSIN) of FAO, WFP, IFPRI; and Consultant at World Bank on the National Agricultural Higher Education Project (NAHEP) in India. Recently he co-authored a Book "Food for All: International Organizations and the Transformation of Agriculture", Oxford, UK. He completed M.A. in Economics (Delhi School of Economics, Delhi); and B.A. in Economics (Jadavpur University, West Bengal).

  

All are welcome to attend the Lecture.

Coordinator, CSSP Lecture Series

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Dr. Anup Kumar Das
Centre for Studies in Science Policy
School of Social Sciences
Jawaharlal Nehru University
New Delhi - 110067, India

Web: www.anupkumardas.blogspot.com

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Fwd: International Youth Conference, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, India (Friday, 12th August –Sunday, 14th August 2022).

International Youth Conference, Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, India 

(Friday, 12th August –Sunday, 14th August 2022)

With this aim in mind, Heartfulness Institute, in collaboration with AICTE and its Knowledge Partner UNESCO MGIEP, organizes the Rising with Kindness (RWK) International Youth Conference at Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad, India, from August 12th to 14th, 2022 our global headquarters.  'Rising with Kindness' is an opportunity to celebrate moments of kindness, continue to foster camaraderie, and get creative with how we 'self-care'. Join us for an immersive conference experience in Kanha Shanti Vanam, Hyderabad the world headquarters of the Heartfulness Institute in Hyderabad, India. 

Registration Link |  Event Brochure | Locate on Google Maps

Date of the event: August 12th to 14th, 2022, Kanha Shanti Vanam, HYDERABAD, INDIA 

(No Registration or Food & Accommodation Charges), Kindly Register Yourself for the event at the earliest. 

Vol. 2, No. 7: Inspire, Engage, Enable, Connect ☘️

WLIC 2022 will give us the opportunity to discover and imagine the next chapter in our Federation's story!

June 2022 — Vol. 2, No. 7 View in your browser → Dear colleagues, We have an exciting programme that will allow delegates to reflect upon and celebrate our accomplishments, renew friendships, extend their networks, and jointly explore current and future directions. The IFLA Congress is where people come together to be inspired and energised by their colleagues, and the stories we collect are absolutely going to be worth remembering and sharing. After a two years absence, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities to finally see many of you again in Dublin in two weeks from now. The congress provides a space to discuss, in person, items that are not always easy to be discussed online. The congress shall give us the opportunity to discover and imagine the next chapter in our Federation's story. As you've started to prepare your agendas for the Congress, I'd like to share couple of thoughts: 1) A great strength of WLIC is the possibility to learn things you didn't expect to learn — to expand your experience and internationalise your professional practice. 2) Include something in your planning that you wouldn't normally engage with and discover the full richness of the library field. To put a conference of this magnitude together is no small task. It takes teamwork, including from all the members of all IFLA's committees and the Professional and Regional Councils, working together with the IFLA HQ team, the Irish National Committee and our professional conference organiser, K.I.T. — I thank them all. IFLA is particularly appreciative of the sponsoring organisations and exhibitors for their generous financial support and attendance in Dublin. Finally: I would like to thank – in anticipation – all of you for your contributions which I am convinced will make this a hugely successful World Library and Information Congress. Let's learn, connect, and enjoy a week full of inspiring and engaging events! ☘️ Barbara Lison IFLA President Getting Ready for WLIC 2022 ☘️ Here are some of the things that you can do now to prepare: 1) Get familiar with the programme on the WLIC website and use iPlanner to create your own schedule. 2) Register for the OPADE virtual platform before July 21 and don't forget to pack your headphones and mobile device if you are joining us in Dublin. At the venue, you will only be able to access simultaneous translation through this platform on your own device. This is also where you will be able to chat and network with other WLIC delegates. A Guide for Newcomers ☘️ Are you new to WLIC? Watch the video below for eight great tips to help you to get the most out of your time in Dublin! Above all — relax and have fun, learn and share, network and engage! We look forward to meeting you! Feature Session ☘️ Libraries are used to operating within well-established boundaries of authority and trust. But the imperatives of the 21st century — including the climate emergency, conflict, and rapid technological and social change are acting like a truth serum, or X-ray, on our profession, revealing gaps and flaws in the conceptual foundations of our work. In this provocative and inspiring keynote, cultural strategist and digital pioneer Michael Peter Edson will draw from 25 years of work in the library and museum sector to argue that an updated concept of librarianship is needed if we are to answer today's most important questions about culture, society, and change. 🗓️ Thursday, July 28, 13:45 IST Walking Library Visits ☘️ In addition to half and full day library tours, we will also be hosting a number of free 'Walking Visits' including the Book of Kells and Old Library at Trinity College Dublin, National Library of Ireland including the Yeats: The Life and Works of William Butler Yeats exhibition, and The Infinite Library - an interactive exhibition about the future of libraries - at the Goethe-Institut. Tickets can only be booked onsite at the Convention Centre at the Library Visit Counter located in the Registration Area. Spots are limited. Read more → Online Events ☘️ To encourage as much participation as possible from all around the world, eight selected #WLIC2022 sessions will be livestreamed for free. Coverage in English will be via our YouTube channel and can be accessed at any time. For simultaneous interpretation in all official IFLA languages, registration to a dedicated platform (OPADE) is required, before 21 July, 2022. This deadline (21 July) will be the same for delegates hoping to access OPADE features in Dublin. We urge you to carefully read and follow the instructions you have received by email. Create your free OPADE account → Further details will be announced on the WLIC2022 News page and social media channels. #WLICWOW ☘️ Seeing and hearing inspiring highlights and stories from our delegates is one of the most exciting parts of WLIC! Did you connect with somebody new? Have you attended a session that inspired you to make a difference? Did you reunite with friends and colleagues after a long time apart? Share your #WLICWOW moments with us via social media or email for your chance to win free registration for WLIC 2023 in Rotterdam! The competition begins on Tuesday 26 July at 8:00 IST and ends on Wednesday 27 July at 17:00 IST. Each post must include an original photo and caption along with the #WLICWOW hashtag. Read more → Learning the Lingo, Irish edition! ☘️ Are you brave enough to learn and speak a bit of Irish? While you won't always hear Irish being used for everyday business, most people on the streets have a couple of words, or as we like to say, cúpla focail! Why not impress your friends (and maybe the taxi driver!) with your own cúpla focail… Read more → Cultural Evening ☘️ A message from our hosts: ''dlr LexIcon is delighted to host the WLIC 2022 Cultural Evening! Our beautiful award-winning library has become a firm favourite with borrowers and tourists alike, having been one of the most visited public buildings in the country for some time. Seven years after it opened, the LexIcon still draws in approximately 34,000 visitors a month. Alongside its varied collections of books for all ages, DVDs, public access computers and numerous study spaces, it is home to the 100-seater Studio Theatre, the Municipal Gallery, a designated Local History and Archives space, a Café, plus the LexIcon Lab - where staff and facilitators hold STEAM events throughout the year. The library space is not solely a book repository. National, regional, and local events and exhibitions play a major part in the day to day running of the library. Whether you visit for the Cultural Evening, the Friday Library Tour or you simply have time at the end of one of the Conference days, drop into the LexIcon and view one of our Summer exhibitions. Learn about 'The Forgotten 10' — men who were killed during the Irish War of Independence; take the stairs to Level IV and spend time browsing the Leinster Printmaking Studio exhibition; or view our bespoke/specially selected book displays highlighting independent Irish printers alongside very early printed books, all the while taking in the breath-taking views of Dún Laoghaire Harbour and Dublin Bay beyond. There is plenty to see and do during your Cultural Evening with us and LexIcon staff cannot wait to show you around.'' 🗓️ Wednesday, 27 July at 19:00 IST. Read more → The Library Association of Ireland and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are proud sponsors of the WLIC 2022 Cultural Evening. If you haven't registered yet, there is still time – tickets are available at our Standard rate until 22 July. After that, registration is possible at the venue until 25 July. As an IFLA Member, you are eligible for a 25% discount. Read more → Meet Team IFLA ☘️ The IFLA President along with members of the IFLA HQ team, Professional Units, and Governing Board will be available throughout the Congress to offer support and advice on key topics and initiatives. No booking is required, just visit us at the IFLA Booth and we will be delighted to see you! Read more → Membership Discounts ☘️ The World Library and Information Congress is a great networking opportunity, where delegates can share and learn alongside librarians from around the world. All IFLA members receive a 25% discount on registration fees. Become a Member → Social Spotlight ☘️ Take part in real-time discussions about the Congress using the official #WLIC2022 and #WLICWOW hashtags! 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