Important Sub-Themes

  • 1. Create (Innovation & Content Generation)

This focuses on the library as a “maker” space and a generator of new knowledge.

  • Makerspaces and FabLabs

Integrating 3D printing, robotics, and DIY culture into the library.

  • Design and development of makerspaces in academic and public libraries
  • Role of FabLabs in promoting experiential learning
  • 3D printing applications in library services
  • Robotics and STEM learning in libraries
  • DIY culture and community-driven innovation in libraries
  • Skill development through makerspace initiatives
  • Budgeting and sustainability of makerspaces
  • Case studies of successful library makerspaces
  • Inclusive makerspaces for diverse user groups
  • Future trends in maker culture within libraries
  • Digital Scholarship

Supporting researchers in data visualization and digital humanities.

  • Libraries as digital scholarship hubs
  • Data visualization tools and services in libraries
  • Role of libraries in digital humanities research
  • Research data management services
  • Supporting open digital research platforms
  • Digital curation and scholarly communication
  • Integration of digital tools in research workflows
  • Bibliometrics and altmetrics in digital scholarship
  • Collaborative digital research environments
  • Capacity building for digital scholarship services
  • AI and Generative Tools

How libraries can facilitate the ethical use of AI in content creation.

  • Ethical use of AI in libraries
  • Generative AI for content creation and summarization
  • AI-driven information retrieval systems
  • Chatbots and virtual assistants in libraries
  • AI literacy programs for users
  • Bias and transparency in AI tools
  • Automation of cataloguing and metadata generation
  • AI in academic writing support
  • Policy frameworks for AI adoption in libraries
  • Future of AI-integrated library services
  • Institutional Repositories

Preserving and showcasing locally produced research and creative works.

  • Development and management of institutional repositories
  • Open access repositories and scholarly visibility
  • Metadata standards and interoperability
  • Preservation of theses, dissertations, and grey literature
  • Repository-based research impact measurement
  • Copyright and licensing issues in repositories
  • Integration with global indexing systems
  • Enhancing discoverability of institutional research
  • Repository analytics and usage metrics
  • Role of repositories in knowledge preservation
  •  2. Connect (Engagement & Collaboration)

This explores the library’s role as a bridge between people, data, and global networks.

  • Libraries as Social Infrastructure

Strengthening community ties and providing safe spaces for dialogue.

  • Libraries as inclusive community spaces
  • Role of libraries in social cohesion and civic engagement
  • Libraries supporting marginalized communities
  • Public libraries and community development
  • Safe spaces and mental well-being initiatives
  • Cultural programs and community outreach
  • Libraries in disaster and crisis response
  • Digital inclusion and bridging the digital divide
  • Community-driven library services
  • Libraries as hubs for public discourse
  • Open Access & Open Science

Breaking down paywalls to connect the public with high-quality information.

  • Open access publishing models and challenges
  • Transformative agreements and scholarly communication
  • Role of libraries in promoting open science
  • Open data repositories and FAIR principles
  • Policy frameworks for open access
  • Impact of open access on research visibility
  • APCs and sustainability issues
  • Open educational resources (OER)
  • Citizen science and public participation
  • Ethical issues in open science
  • Cross-Sector Partnerships

Collaborating with NGOs, Tech Companies, and Government Bodies.

  • Library collaboration with industry and academia
  • Partnerships with NGOs for community development
  • Public-private partnerships in library services
  • Collaborative research and innovation networks
  • Libraries and government policy engagement
  • International collaborations and knowledge exchange
  • Funding opportunities through partnerships
  • Role of libraries in smart cities initiatives
  • Multi-stakeholder engagement models
  • Case studies of successful collaborations
  • The Hybrid Library

Seamlessly connecting physical collections with virtual user experiences.

  • Integration of physical and digital library services
  • User experience design in hybrid environments
  • Remote access to library resources
  • Virtual reference and digital services
  • Blended learning and library support
  • Digital library platforms and systems
  • Accessibility in hybrid library models
  • Mobile-based library services
  • Cloud computing in libraries
  • Future of hybrid library ecosystems
  • 3. Continue (Sustainability & Preservation)

This looks at how libraries ensure longevity, both for their collections and their relevance in society. 

  • Digital Preservation

Strategies for saving “born-digital” content for future generations.

  • Preservation of born-digital resources
  • Digital archiving standards and practices
  • Long-term access to electronic resources
  • Preservation metadata and formats
  • Institutional strategies for digital preservation
  • Role of cloud storage in preservation
  • Digital obsolescence and migration strategies
  • Preservation of multimedia and web content
  • Legal and ethical issues in digital preservation
  • Case studies in digital archiving
  • Preservation of Digital and Cultural Heritage
  • Archiving Indigenous Knowledge and Local Resources
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

How libraries contribute to environmental and social sustainability.

  • Libraries’ role in achieving SDGs
  • Green library initiatives and practices
  • Environmental sustainability in library operations
  • Libraries supporting education and literacy
  • Gender equality and inclusive services
  • Digital inclusion and reduced inequalities
  • Community awareness programs on sustainability
  • Sustainable resource management in libraries
  • Libraries as agents of social change
  • Measuring library impact on SDGs

  • Resilient Leadership

Preparing the next generation of library professionals for a shifting landscape.

  • Leadership skills for modern librarians
  • Change management in libraries
  • Crisis management and continuity planning
  • Strategic planning and decision-making
  • Leadership in digital transformation
  • Emotional intelligence in library leadership
  • Capacity building and professional development
  • Future leadership models in LIS
  • Organizational resilience in libraries
  • Leadership case studies in LIS

  • Lifelong Learning

Moving beyond formal education to support continuous skill-building.

  • Libraries as lifelong learning centers
  • Information literacy and digital literacy programs
  • Skill development and reskilling initiatives
  • Libraries supporting online and distance education
  • Community learning and outreach programs
  • MOOCs and library integration
  • Personalized learning support services
  • Learning analytics and user engagement
  • Role of libraries in career development
  • Future trends in lifelong learning through libraries

  • Other Related Subthemes of the conference

  • Innovation and Emerging Technologies in Libraries

  • Semantic Web and Linked Data in Libraries
  • Industry 5.0 and Human Centric Intelligent Systems
  • Sustainable Digital Innovation in Green Libraries
  • Internet of Things (IOT) and Smart Library Infrastructure
  • Machine Learning, and Automation in Libraries
  • Smart Libraries and Digital Transformation
  • Blockchain
  • Big Data and Data Analytics in Information Services

  • Integrating Artificial Intelligence and Digital Innovation

  • Artificial Intelligence in LIS
  • Digital Humanities and AI Enabled Research Support
  • AI for Scholarly Communication and Publishing
  • Copyright, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, Surveillance, and Ethics in Digital Environments.

  • Libraries as Creative and Knowledge Innovation Spaces

  • Digital Labs, and Creative Learning Environments
  • Libraries Supporting Research, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship
  • Role of Libraries in Knowledge Creation and Open Innovation

 

  • Connecting Communities through Libraries

  • Libraries as Community Engagement and Social Inclusion Hubs
  • Building Collaborative Networks among Libraries
  • Academia, and Industry Libraries Supporting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  • Open Knowledge and Scholarly Communication

  • Open Access, Open Science, and Institutional Repositories
  • Research Data Management and Knowledge Sharing
  • Transforming Scholarly Communication in the Digital Era

  • Future of Academic and Research Libraries

  • Next Generation Library Services and User Experience
  • Role of Librarians in the Age of AI and Automation
  • Transforming Library Leadership and Professional Skills

  • Library Marketing, Outreach, and Visibility

  • Branding and Marketing of Library Resources and Services
  • Social Media and Digital Engagement Strategies
  • Building Library Advocacy and Impact Measurement

The Library Professionals are also encouraged to submit the papers in any area of Library and Information Science, which will be included in the pre-conference proceedings and will be allowed to present the paper at the conference.

  • How to submit papers?
  • The length of the paper should not be more than 5000 words.
  •  Papers should contain full name, affiliations along with email of author(s), abstract, keywords author biography
    and references properly cited in the text of article as per APA style.
  • The paper submitted should be an unpublished document in any media and of any format
  • Full papers can be mailed to : icmbl.kiit@kiit.ac.in
  • Paper presenters will receive certificates during the conference. The accepted papers should be submitted along with the registration fee paper for including in the Conference Proceedings.
  • Only theme based selected papers will be included in Open Access Post Conference Proceedings published by Atlantis Press- a part of Springer Nature (likely to be indexed in SCOPUS)
  • Who can participate?
  • LIS Practicing Professionals, LIS educators, and Researchers
  • IT professionals
  • Knowledge managers and corporate librarians
  • Academicians/Users in technical and management institutions