Dhanbad, April 27 -- Indian Institute of Technology (Indian School of Mines) Dhanbad on Monday inaugurated a two-day national workshop on "Digital Repository using Open Source Software (DSpace)" at its Golden Jubilee Lecture Theatre.
Director Sukumar Mishra, who attended as chief guest, said libraries must adapt to technological advancements to remain relevant, and highlighted the role of digitisation and artificial intelligence in improving access to knowledge.
Prof Ajay Mandal, in-charge of the Central Library, said the role of libraries is evolving with increased emphasis on research and digital services, and expressed hope that the workshop would benefit participants.
Librarian Partha De said digital repositories play a key role in p...