Libraries Get AI-Boost as CSIR-NIScPR Wraps Up Two-Week Training Programme

The CSIR-NIScPR successfully organised a two-week skill training programme on library automation, digitisation, and Artificial Intelligence for libraries. The programme aimed to strengthen the technical competencies of library professionals in library automation, digitisation, and digital repository management. A total of 16 participants from universities, research institutions, libraries, and other organizations across the country attended the programme.

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01CSIR-NIScPR organized a two-week skill training programme on Library Automation, Digitisation, and Artificial Intelligence for Libraries from 5-16 October 2026.
02The programme aimed to strengthen the technical competencies of library and information science professionals, academicians, researchers, students, and IT professionals.
03A total of 16 participants from universities, research institutions, libraries, and other organizations across the country attended the programme.
04The programme covered library automation, digitisation, digital repository management, and the application of Artificial Intelligence in library services.
05The Koha Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and DSpace digital repository software were used in the training programme.
06The programme also covered emerging applications of Artificial Intelligence in libraries, including AI tools and metadata extraction using AI.
07The iThenticate session was conducted on 15 October 2026 to familiarise participants with text similarity checking and its relevance to responsible academic and scholarly writing.

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Most people think CSIR-NIScPR is a new initiative, but actually it is a premier institute of CSIR serving society via modern IT infrastructure.
Most people think the programme focused only on Artificial Intelligence, but actually it covered library automation, digitisation, and digital repository management as well.
Most people think the programme was attended by only librarians, but actually it was attended by library and information science professionals, academicians, researchers, students, and IT professionals.

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Single facteasy

Under which scheme was the two-week skill training programme on library automation, digitization, and artificial intelligence for libraries organized?

A.CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase III)
B.CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase II)
C.National Library Automation Programme
D.Digital India Initiative

CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase III) is a scheme under which the two-week skill training programme was organized to enhance the skills of librarians and information professionals.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding CSIR-NIScPR Skill Training Programme: 1. The programme was organised under the CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative (Phase II). 2. A total of 16 participants from universities, research institutions, libraries, and other organizations across the country attended the programme. 3. The programme combined expert lectures, demonstrations and hands-on sessions on Koha Integrated Library Management System (ILMS) and DSpace digital repository software. How many of the above statements are correct?

A.Only one
B.Only two
C.All three
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