LIRC@SFIT

Empowering Learning, Research and Innovation The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC) at St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT) is pleased to present the August 2026 edition of "Discover @ SFIT LIRC" , our monthly initiative to connect students, faculty, and staff with valuable library resources, research support services, and academic activities. This month's edition is thoughtfully curated to enhance learning, promote research excellence, and encourage greater utilization of library resources. 📖 Book of the Month The Psychology of Money by Morgan Housel Financial success is often determined by behaviour rather than intelligence. The Psychology of Money explores how emotions, habits, and decision-making influence wealth creation and financial well-being. Through engaging real-life stories, Morgan Housel presents timeless lessons that are relevant to students, educators, researchers, and professionals alike. 🌐 Database of the Month National Digital ...

  The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engineering College), in collaboration with the Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC), MKES Nagindas Khandwala College, are organizing a Five-Day Librarian Development Program (LDP) titled "Empowering Librarians for the Digital Future" from 10th to 14th August 2026 . The program is designed to equip library professionals with the knowledge, skills, and innovative practices required to transform modern academic libraries into dynamic learning and research hubs. Librarians, library professionals, and LIS students from various institutions actively participated in this enriching online program. Day 1 – Enhancing Library Visibility by Dr. Madhura Deodhar Day 2 - User Engagement Beyond books by Dr. Ramakant Navghare Day 3 - Library Leadership and Change Management by Dr. Appasaheb Naikal Day 4 - AI for Librarians by Dr. Sonali Karekar Day 5 - Essential Documentation for Librarians by Ms. Chi...

The Faculty & Staff Development Centre (FSDC), Somaiya Vidyavihar University , is pleased to invite faculty members, research scholars, doctoral students, and academicians to register for the two day online workshop on Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) led by Dr. James Gaskin , Professor, Information Systems Management, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah, United States . 🗓️ Date: 10–11 August 2026 🕢 Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM (IST) 💻 Mode: Online (Zoom) 💡 Workshop Highlights: 📊 Hands-on SEM Analysis with SEMwise 📈 Univariate & Multivariate Assumption Testing 📋 Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) & Validity ✅ Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) & Model Fit 🔄 Mediation, Moderation & Multigroup Analysis 🎯 Advanced SEM Techniques & Predictive Assessment 🔗 Register Here: https://lnkd.in/dExZ8G66 Whether you're preparing a grant proposal, pursuing a PhD, conducting quantitative research, analysing research data, or mentoring scholars, this workshop w...

  The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), SFIT, organized a Hands-on Training Programme on Elsevier ScienceDirect for 98 B.E. Mechanical and Electrical Engineering students . The training was delivered by Mr. Girish Kulkarni, Associate Director – Sales, GIST , who demonstrated practical techniques for searching and accessing high-quality scientific literature. Students received hands-on experience in: Advanced database searching Research paper retrieval Search alerts Literature review strategies Identifying relevant journals Maximizing the use of ScienceDirect for project research The interactive session enabled students to gain practical exposure to one of the most widely used engineering research databases, preparing them for academic research and lifelong learning. LIRC expresses its sincere appreciation to Mr. Girish Kulkarni and GIST for conducting this valuable training session.

The Learning & Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology, successfully organized a Hands-on Training Session on Elsevier ScienceDirect for approximately 100 students from the B.E. Mechanical Engineering and B.E. Electrical Engineering departments. The session was conducted by Mr. Girish Kulkarni , who provided students with practical guidance on effectively utilizing the Elsevier ScienceDirect platform for academic learning and research. During the training, students learned how to: Access peer-reviewed journals and scholarly articles. Perform effective keyword and advanced searches. Apply filters to refine search results. Read and download full-text research papers. Explore journal information and article recommendations. Save searches and create alerts for newly published research. Export citations for use in research projects and reports. Understand the importance of peer-reviewed literature and reliable scholarly sources. The interactive hands-...

 Staying updated with the latest scholarly resources is essential for quality research and innovation. Elsevier continues to expand its collection of Open Access journals , making high-quality, peer-reviewed research freely available to researchers, educators, and students worldwide. In June 2026 , three new Open Access journals were added to the Elsevier portfolio, covering emerging areas in healthcare, dentistry, and public health systems. These journals provide valuable opportunities for researchers to access the latest scientific developments without subscription barriers. 1. JCA Advances ISSN: 2950-5534 Publisher: Elsevier Added: June 2026 JCA Advances publishes innovative research that advances knowledge in its field through high-quality original research articles, reviews, and interdisciplinary studies. The journal promotes cutting-edge discoveries and encourages collaboration across diverse research domains. Suitable for: Researchers Faculty members Postgraduate studen...

The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology, successfully conducted an orientation programme on Elsevier ScienceDirect for students from multiple engineering departments under the able guidance of Ms. Preethi Colaco, Asst. Prof. Department of Basic Science and Humanities. A total of 184 students participated: Mechanical Engineering – 73 Electrical Engineering – 25 ECS – 36 ExTC – 50 The session introduced students to: Accessing international engineering journals Effective literature searching Advanced filtering techniques Downloading scholarly articles Supporting field projects and academic assignments The programme aimed to build strong research foundations and promote the effective use of digital library resources across engineering disciplines.