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Five-Day Online Librarians’ Development Program: Empowering Librarians for the Digital Future

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A Professional Development Initiative by LIRC, St. Francis Institute of Technology, in Collaboration with MKES Nagindas Khandwala College The Learning and Information Resource Centre (LIRC), St. Francis Institute of Technology (Engineering College), Mumbai , in collaboration with MKES Nagindas Khandwala College (Empowered Autonomous College), Mumbai , successfully organised a Five-Day Online Librarians’ Development Program (LDP) from 10 to 14 August 2026 . The programme was conducted online from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day and was designed for librarians, assistant librarians, library professionals, and library science students . The programme provided a professional learning platform for library professionals and students to exchange ideas, explore emerging technologies, understand changing user expectations, and discover innovative approaches to contemporary librarianship. Libraries in a Changing Digital Landscape Libraries in higher education are rapidly evolving from traditi...
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Preparation for the dMAT exam

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Instructions on how to prepare for the exam, sample tasks, solutions and ways to solve the tasks can be found via the following links: – Preparatory Materials for M. Sc. Battery Science and Technology in Engineering – Preparatory Materials for M. Sc. Data Science The following videos explain how the exam works on screen. Introductory video Figure Sequences Mathematical Equations Latin Squares Subject Module Source:  https://www.d-mat.de/en/
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dMAT: The Digital Master Test for Students Planning to Study in Germany

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dMAT Exam: Quick Guide for Indian Students What is dMAT? Digital Master Test assessing academic aptitude, reasoning, and subject knowledge. Who needs it? Eligible Indian graduates from Engineering, Commerce/Accounting/Finance/Economics, and Business/Management backgrounds. Applicable intake Students planning to start a Master’s programme in Germany from Summer Semester 2027 onwards. APS requirement For eligible applicants, dMAT is an additional requirement in the APS documentation and verification process. Core Module Tests general academic aptitude, logical reasoning, problem-solving, and cognitive skills. Subject Modules Chemistry, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Data Science. General Academic Module Relevant to eligible Indian applicants as part of the APS process. ...
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Faculty Recommends – Read Beyond AI: Rediscovering the Joy of Learning

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What if the next great idea is waiting for you—not on a screen, but between the pages of a book? We are delighted to announce the commencement of “Faculty Recommends – Read Beyond AI” , a mission dedicated to rekindling the culture of reading, exploration and independent learning among our students. Today, technology has transformed the way we access knowledge. With AI tools and search engines, information is available within seconds. But learning is much more than finding an answer. It is about asking better questions, exploring different perspectives, making connections and discovering something for yourself. And that is where books and libraries continue to hold a special place. 📚 From “Find the Answer” to “Discover the Knowledge” Faculty Recommends – Read Beyond AI is an initiative that brings faculty recommendations closer to students and encourages them to explore the library as a space for discovery. Our faculty members are recommending books that can help students go beyond c...
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Mastering Literature Review for Conference Papers: A ScienceDirect Guide

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For postgraduate students and early-career faculty, writing a literature review for IEEE, Springer, or Elsevier conference submissions is often the most time-consuming phase of research. Reviewers expect a structured synthesis of the state-of-the-art—not a disconnected list of summaries. Manually downloading PDFs and copy-pasting citations leads to formatting errors and missing references. ScienceDirect offers built-in tools like automated citation exports and citation chaining to streamline literature reviews in hours rather than weeks. 1. Automated Citation Export (RIS & BibTeX) Stop manually typing bibliography entries. ScienceDirect allows bulk export of fully formatted reference metadata directly into your reference manager (Mendeley, Zotero, or EndNote) or $\text{\LaTeX}$ editor. ScienceDirect Article / Search Results │ ▼ Click "Cite" / "Export" Button │ ┌─────┴─────────────────────────┐ ▼ ...
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Bypassing the Paywall Legally: How to Access ScienceDirect from Home

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There is nothing more frustrating than finding the exact paper you need for your engineering project, clicking "Download PDF," and getting hit with a $35 paywall prompt. Many students assume off-campus access requires purchasing articles individually or physically visiting the college computer lab. Fortunately, if your institution subscribes to ScienceDirect, you can unlock full-text papers from your home laptop or phone using Elsevier's built-in Institutional Remote Access . How to Set Up Direct Remote Access via ScienceDirect You do not need third-party proxy portals or VPNs. ScienceDirect allows you to link your official college email ID ( @sfit.ac.in or your university domain) directly to their platform. [Home Computer / Smartphone] │ ▼ 1. Go to sciencedirect.com -> Click "Sign In" │ ▼ 2. Select "Sign in via your institution" │ ▼ 3. Enter College Name & Official S...
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