HPNLU :One-Day Workshop on ORCID and Open Access Publishing Held

Shimla
Himachal Pradesh National Law University (HPNLU), Shimla, under the leadership of Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, Vice- Chancellor, HPNLU and in academic collaboration with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi, successfully organized a One-Day Workshop on ORCID and Open Access Publishing on June 14, 2025. The workshop aimed to enhance awareness and understanding among faculty members, research scholars, and library professionals on research identity management and open scholarly communication practices.
The workshop was formally inaugurated by the Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor, Prof. (Dr.) Priti Saxena, who underscored the significance of adopting open science principles to improve institutional research visibility and strengthen global academic engagement.
The sessions were conducted by Dr. Mohit Garg, Assistant Librarian (Senior Scale), IIT Delhi, who delivered comprehensive presentations and live demonstrations on key topics including ORCID integration, Open Access publishing models, and the use of journal publishing platforms such as Open Journal Systems (OJS) and Janeway. The event was coordinated by Dr. Santosh Kumar Sharma, Library Incharge, and Mr. Arun Kumar, Assistant Librarian, HPNLU.
The workshop saw active and enthusiastic participation from faculty, researchers, and library professionals, marking a successful initiative toward fostering a culture of open, transparent, and impactful research within the academic community.