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Guest Lecture: Open Access Library: Beneficial for Research | Fashion & Textiles

Guest Lecture: Open Access Library: Beneficial for Research

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School: School of Design
Name of the Department: Department of Fashion & Textiles
Name of the Activity: Guest Lecture 

Date: 20 th December 2024 

Venue: A 503
Topic on which activity was organized: Open Access Library: Beneficial for Research
No. of Participants:

  • M.Sc./M.Com Fashion Design (Sem-II & I IV): 04

  • Ph.D Fashion Design : 04

 

Objective of the Activity:

The lecture aimed to familiarize students with the concept of open-access library and how these resources can enhance the research process by providing free and unrestricted access to a wide range of academic resources.

Description:
The Department of Fashion & Textiles successfully organized a guest lecture on “Open Access Library: Beneficial for Research” on 20th December 2024. The session was attended by M.A./M.Sc./M.Com Fashion Design Semester IV and II students, as well as Ph.D. scholars. 

The resource person, Dr. Sonal Jain, an expert in library sciences, delivered a comprehensive and engaging lecture. She emphasized the importance of open -access libraries in sharing knowledge widely and enabling researchers to access high-quality academic resources without financial limitations. 

Dr. Jain introduced the participants to several popular open-access platforms including EBSCO, JSTOR, ProQuest, DOAB, DOAJ, DELNET, and institutional repositories. She also provided guidance on the ethical usage of open-access materials, and emphasis the importance of maintaining academic integrity. 

 

The session was interactive, with students and scholars asking questions about the practical use of open-access libraries for their research. Dr. Jain addressed their queries and shared valuable tips for effective resource management. 

Outcome of the Activity:

The attendees found the session highly insightful and appreciated the opportunity to gain practical knowledge about open-access libraries. The lecture expected to enhance the quality and scope of their research through these valuable resources.

 

Dr. Sulekha Ojha

Head, Department of Fashion and Textiles

Dr. Vipin Kumari

Faculty Coordinator