Kindly Join Us for DELNET Webinar - Libraries Around the World: South Asian Materials at Library of Congress (LOC), USA by Dr Jonathan Loar and Dr. Charlotte Giles on September 25, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. IST

[Rohidas Rathod]

DELNET Webinar - Libraries Around the World : South Asian Materials at Library of Congress (LOC), USA by Dr. Jonathan Loar and  Dr. Charlotte Giles Join us for a Webinar on Sep 25, 2025 at 7:30 PM IST. Register now! Introducing the Webinar Series: Libraries Around the World DELNET is  delighted to announce the launch of an engaging webinar series entitled “Libraries Around the World”. This series aims to take Library professionals on a virtual journey across continents, exploring diverse library systems, unique collections, innovative services and best practices adopted globally. Each Webinar session will feature insights from distinguished librarians, professionals, and library leaders who will share inspiring stories and experiences from their countries. The series aspires to broaden perspectives, encourage knowledge exchange and foster collaboration among library professionals. Join us to discover how libraries worldwide are evolving as vibrant community hubs, champions of information access, and catalysts for lifelong learning. We are pleased to announce the Inaugural Webinar session on  "South Asian Materials at Library of Congress (LOC), USA" Distinguished Speakers  Dr. Jonathan (Jon) Loar is a South Asian reference specialist in the Asian Division of the Library of Congress. He received a doctorate in West and South Asian Religions from Emory University in 2016 and joined the Library later that year. His graduate coursework included lots of language study in Hindi, Marathi, and Sanskrit, and his dissertation focused on the life and legacy of Shirdi Sai Baba, an important saint who lived in what is today Maharashtra in western India about a century ago. In the Asian Division, Jon works with colleagues to manage and develop the South Asian collection and provides reference services in the Asian Reading Room. He also provides content review of the division’s research guides, assists in cataloging South Asian manuscripts, and enjoys learning about the Library’s institutional history. Dr. Charlotte Giles is a South Asian reference specialist in the Asian Division at the Library of Congress. She joined the division in 2019. She completed her doctorate from the University of Texas at Austin in 2021 in Asian Cultures and Languages. Her research interests and coursework included the study of Urdu and Persian languages and literature, Indo-Islamic civilization, and gender studies, with her dissertation focusing on labor, gender, and textiles in North India. As a reference specialist, Charlotte works with colleagues in the management and development of the South Asian collection. She also provides reference services in the Asian Reading Room. Charlotte’s recent work includes collaborating with international collections librarians on the International Political Events Web Archive and enhancing the discoverability of the South Asian Ephemera Collection on Microfiche. A favorite project has been the gathering of oral histories through interviews with employees who have served at the Library for many years. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar. The digital certificate of participation will be provided to all the Attendees on their registered email ids.

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Kindly join us Online for DELNET Annual Lecture by Prof. G. Sayeed Choudhury, Carnegie Mellon University, USA on October 8, 2025 at 8 p.m. IST (Register at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/21084684209066587 

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Request for Nomination for Participation in the 28th National Convention on Knowledge, Library and Information Networking (NACLIN 2025), December 3-5, 2025 at Hotel Lemon Tree Premier, City Center, Pune (https://delnetnaclin.in/2025/)

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With kind regards

R. B. Rathod 

E-mail:- rbbr...@gmail.com

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"In a day, when you don't come across any problems, you can be sure that you are travelling on a wrong path" Swami Vivekananda

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