DRC โ€ข New Delhi
Digital Resources & Training Centre

Professional Development Series
for LIS Professionals

A one-month intensive weekend learning programme designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies of Library and Information Science professionals.

๐Ÿ“… July 2026 ยท Every Weekend
๐Ÿ’ป 100% Online via Zoom
๐Ÿ… E-Certificate per Workshop
๐ŸŒ Open to All Countries
6+
Workshops
1
Month ยท July 2026
9+
Benefits
0
Prior Exp. Required
About the Series

Strengthening the LIS Community
Through Continuous Learning

A comprehensive series bringing together six carefully curated workshops covering the full spectrum of modern academic librarianship.

The DRC Professional Development Series for LIS Professionals is a one-month intensive weekend learning programme proudly presented by the Digital Resources & Training Centre (DRC), New Delhi. It is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals, researchers, faculty members, and students.

This comprehensive series covers research support services, scholarly communication, research writing, academic integrity, collection development, library automation technologies, and digital research visibility โ€” combining theoretical understanding with practical demonstrations, real-world applications, and hands-on learning experiences.

Whether you are an academic librarian, research scholar, faculty member, library professional, or LIS student, this series will equip you with the essential skills required to thrive in the rapidly evolving information and research ecosystem.

Programme Schedule

Six Workshops ยท Four Weekends

Each session is independently valuable โ€” attend one or join the full series.

01
2 Days
๐Ÿ“… 04โ€“05 July 2026 โฐ 06:00 PM Onwards
Research Paper Writing for Library and Information Science (LIS)
Topic Selection Literature Review Research Methodology Data Analysis Journal Selection Citation Enhancement Writing Discussion & Conclusions
02
2 Days
๐Ÿ“… 11โ€“12 July 2026 โฐ 06:30 PM Onwards
Research Excellence Workshop: Mastering Database Searching, Literature Retrieval & Scholarly Publishing
Research Support Services Advanced DB Searching Boolean Operators Open Access Publishing Predatory Journal ID Journal Metrics & Indexing
03
1 Day
๐Ÿ“… 18 July 2026 โฐ 06:30 PM Onwards
Building Library Collections: Acquisition Steps for Print & e-Books
Print Acquisition Workflow e-Book Licensing Vendor Evaluation Budget Planning Contract Management Collection Development
04
1 Day
๐Ÿ“… 19 July 2026 โฐ 06:30 PM Onwards
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism โ€” From Sources to Success: Cite Right, Write Right
Academic Integrity Types of Plagiarism Self-Plagiarism Proper Citation Detection Tools Similarity Reports
05
1 Day
๐Ÿ“… 25 July 2026 โฐ 06:30 PM Onwards
Library Automation with RFID Technology: A Practical Approach
RFID Fundamentals System Components Library Automation Implementation Best Practices MCQ & Interview Prep
06
1 Day
๐Ÿ“… 26 July 2026 โฐ 06:30 PM Onwards
From Academic Profile to Promotion: Mastering Your Digital Research Identity
ORCID & Google Scholar Scopus Author ID Web of Science Profile ResearchGate Altmetrics Research Visibility
What You Receive

Programme Benefits

Everything you need to learn, apply, and advance โ€” included with every workshop.

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E-Certificate

Receive a verified e-certificate for each individual workshop attended.

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Video Recordings

Full session recordings provided for revision and future reference.

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Hands-on Demos

Practical demonstrations, real-world examples, and tool walkthroughs.

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Workshop Notes

Comprehensive notes, templates, checklists, and learning resources.

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Live Q&A Sessions

Interact live with resource persons and get your specific queries answered.

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Career-Oriented Skills

Gain practical, job-ready competencies valued in modern library environments.

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Emerging Trends

Exposure to the latest developments in academic and research librarianship.

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Attend From Anywhere

100% online via Zoom โ€” open to participants from any city or country.

Audience

Who Should Attend?

This programme is open to everyone in the LIS ecosystem โ€” from students to seasoned professionals.

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Librarians & Information Professionals
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Academic Library Staff
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Faculty Members & Academicians
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Research Scholars (MLIS, MPhil, PhD)
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LIS Students
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Research Support Professionals
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Knowledge Managers & Info Scientists
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Anyone Interested in Modern Library Services
Value Proposition

Why Join This Series?

This unique professional development programme enables participants to build future-ready competencies.

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Strengthen Research SupportBuild competencies to support researchers at academic and special libraries.

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Scholarly Communication SkillsImprove your ability to guide faculty and scholars through the publishing process.

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Advanced Information RetrievalMaster boolean logic, citation searching, and database strategies.

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Ethical Research PracticesUnderstand plagiarism, academic integrity, and proper citation frameworks.

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Collection Management ExpertiseDevelop skills for print and digital resource acquisition and licensing.

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Research Visibility & BrandingEnhance your digital academic identity and research impact metrics.

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RFID Technology ExposureGain practical understanding of library automation and RFID implementation.

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Weekend-Friendly ScheduleDesigned for working professionals โ€” sessions only on Saturdays and Sundays.

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Individual CertificatesAttend selectively and earn certificates for each topic that matters to you.

Platforms & Tools

Software & Tools Covered

Participants will be introduced to widely-used research and library tools across the workshops.

Google Scholar
ORCID
Scopus
Web of Science
ResearchGate
Academia.edu
Zenodo
Figshare
Vidwan & IRINS
LinkedIn (Academic)
RFID Systems
Academic Databases
Journal Finder Tools
Plagiarism Detection Tools
Citation Management Tools
FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before enrolling.

Is prior experience required?+
No prior experience is required. The programme is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals. Each workshop starts with fundamental concepts and gradually progresses to practical applications.
Can I attend only selected workshops?+
Yes. Participants may register for individual workshops or attend the complete series. You will receive an e-certificate for each workshop attended.
Will recordings be provided?+
Yes. Full video recordings of all workshops will be provided to registered participants for future reference and revision.
What will I receive as a participant?+
Participants will receive e-certificates for each workshop attended, full video recording access, workshop notes, templates, checklists, guides, and learning resources related to the sessions.
Can participants from outside India join?+
Yes. The programme is open to participants from any country. All sessions are conducted online via Zoom, allowing attendance from anywhere in the world.
Is this programme useful for research scholars?+
Yes. The workshops on research paper writing, literature retrieval, academic integrity, scholarly publishing, and research visibility are particularly beneficial for MLIS, MPhil, and PhD research scholars.
Will there be practical demonstrations?+
Yes. All workshops include practical demonstrations, real-world examples, and hands-on guidance wherever applicable. Live Q&A with resource persons is available in every session.
What is the mode of delivery?+
All sessions are conducted online through Zoom. A meeting link will be shared with registered participants before each session.

Enrol Today and Invest in Your Professional Growth!

Limited seats available. Register now to secure your place in this one-of-a-kind weekend learning series designed exclusively for LIS professionals.

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