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Message from the President

The President

Universal Briefing (UB) is a voluntary non-profit making non-governmental platform with principle focus on "Library & Information Services"; it will try to inculcate professional expertise among young professionals, develop tools and techniques to expedite the professional skills among budding generations, disseminate new knowledge through research activities, try to foster information handling skill among students, to build an atmosphere of togetherness and fraternity within society and finally advocates its belief in open education, open science and openness of knowledge.
— Professor Udayan Bhattacharya

Mission & Vision | Universal Briefing (UB)

Mission & Vision – Universal Briefing (UB)

Our Vision

Universal Briefing envisions a world where knowledge is freely accessible, education is open and inclusive, and young professionals are empowered with the skills they need to contribute meaningfully to society.

We strive to create a global atmosphere of openness, collaboration, research, and fraternity, especially in the domain of Library & Information Science.

Our Mission

Universal Briefing (UB) is committed to fostering growth, enhancing skills, and strengthening the Library & Information Science (LIS) community. Our mission focuses on:

  • Promoting professional expertise among young and emerging LIS professionals.
  • Offering tools, resources, and platforms to improve academic and professional skills.
  • Encouraging and conducting research for the creation and dissemination of new knowledge.
  • Developing strong information-handling and knowledge-management abilities among students.
  • Building a collaborative community rooted in togetherness and mutual respect.
  • Advocating for open education, open science, and open access to knowledge.

Core Values

  • Openness – Supporting transparency in education, science, and research.
  • Empowerment – Enhancing skills for students and young professionals.
  • Integrity – Promoting ethical knowledge-sharing practices.
  • Collaboration – Building strong communities through teamwork.
  • Innovation – Encouraging new ideas, research, and continuous learning.

Our Commitment

We are committed to supporting the development of a knowledge-based society by providing guidance, mentorship, research support, and open access resources to learners and professionals.

Through workshops, webinars, publications, and community programs, UB continues to contribute to the advancement of Library & Information Services and open knowledge movements.

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