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Honoured to Receive the SATKAL National Librarian Award 2025
by sp.arumugam@gmail.com
I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive the SATKAL National Librarian Award for the year 2025. I sincerely thank the Satinder Kaur Ramdev Memorial Trust for Advancement of Librarianship (SATKAL) for recognizing the contributions of library professionals and for their continued efforts in supporting the growth of librarianship in India. The award was presented during the READ India Summit 2026, held in Gurugram on 18 March 2026. I am grateful to the organizers for providing such a meaningful platform…
Open Day 2026 – Exploring the Astronomical Heritage: IIA Library & Archives Exhibition
by sp.arumugam@gmail.com
On 21 February 2026, the Indian Institute of Astrophysics marked National Science Day with its annual Open Day at the Koramangala campus in Bengaluru. The event witnessed an overwhelming response, welcoming over 8,000 visitors—including students, teachers, families, and science enthusiasts—who came together to explore the fascinating world of astronomy and the institute’s research activities. As part of this celebration, the IIA Library & Archives curated a special exhibition titled “Exploring the Astronomical Heritage,” showcasing the rich legacy preserved within its…
Emerging Technologies: AI in Libraries – Reflections from a National Conference
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On February 13–14, 2026, I had the privilege of delivering an invited talk on “Emerging Technologies: AI in Libraries” at the National Conference on Information Landscape: Trends and Innovations in Public and Academic Libraries, hosted by Vellalar College for Women. The conference brought together academicians, librarians, and information professionals from across India to reflect on the evolving landscape of public and academic libraries. The energy throughout the two days was inspiring—there was a shared recognition that libraries are entering a…
Beyond Telescopes: Libraries, Archives, and the Invisible Backbone of Astronomy
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I was truly honoured to participate as a Resource Person for Technical Session IV, titled “Beyond Telescopes: Libraries and Archives in Advancing Astronomical Research,” at the International Symposium on Space Science and Technology, held on 30 January 2026 at Holy Cross College (Autonomous). Looking Beyond the Instrument When we think of astronomy, we often imagine powerful telescopes, observatories perched on mountaintops, and cutting-edge instruments scanning the skies. But behind every major discovery lies an invisible yet powerful foundation — libraries…
Social Media as a Catalyst for Community Engagement in Public Libraries
by sp.arumugam@gmail.com
At the National Conference “Driving Community Empowerment: Advancing Sustainable Public and Academic Libraries Through Technology and Collaboration” (GTNLIB 2025) held on 07–08 November 2025 at G.T.N. Arts College, I had the privilege of sharing my thoughts on how social media can function as a catalyst for community engagement in public libraries. In an era where much of public interaction happens online, libraries must extend their presence beyond physical walls and become active participants in digital spaces. Social media is no…
Uniting 100+ Countries for Archives: My Experience at ICA Barcelona 2025
by sp.arumugam@gmail.com
It was an incredible honour to represent the Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) at the International Council on Archives (ICA) Congress 2025 in Barcelona, Spain (21–25 October 2025). The ICA Congress is one of the most prestigious global gatherings in the archival profession, and this edition brought together more than 2,000 participants from over 100 countries — archivists, records managers, researchers, policymakers, technologists, and heritage professionals — all united by a shared commitment to preserving memory, democracy, and justice. The…
A Remarkable Experience in Promoting Sustainable Libraries
by Arumugam Pitchai
I had the distinct privilege of serving as part of the organizing team for the International Conference on “Building Sustainable Libraries for Connecting Communities: Librarianship, Technology, and Collaboration,” held on 7th and 8th February 2025 at Bharathidasan University, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, India. The conference brought together distinguished library professionals, academicians, and researchers from across the globe to deliberate on advancing sustainable library practices through technology and collaboration. As a Session Coordinator, I successfully managed four parallel sessions, ensuring the smooth…
Redefining Archival Access: Our Research on Designing Integrated Online Finding Aids
by Arumugam Pitchai
I am delighted to share that our article has been published in the Q2 Scopus-indexed journal Preservation, Digital Technology & Culture (PDT&C), published by De Gruyter. The paper, titled “Designing Integrated Online Finding Aids: Leveraging Content Analysis and Design Thinking for Effective Site Navigation and Wireframe Development,” is a collaborative work authored by Pitchai Arumugam, Singarayar Jayachristrayar, Rajendran Rega, and Jesus Rayar. This study explores an innovative approach to designing unified and user-centred archival portals by integrating content analysis and…
Empowering Libraries Through Open-Source Innovation: My Experience at the Koha ILMS National Seminar
by Arumugam Pitchai
I had the distinct honour of serving as the Resource Person for the One-Day National Seminar on “Koha – Integrated Library Management System (ILMS)”, held on 23rd September 2025, and hosted by the. PG Department of Library and Information Science, Vellalar College for Women (Autonomous), Erode. From the moment I entered the institution, I was met with an atmosphere of genuine enthusiasm and scholarly energy. The faculty and students of the Department of Library and Information Science demonstrated exceptional professionalism…

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