The International Conference on “Building Sustainable Libraries for Connecting Communities: Librarianship, Technology, and Collaboration” is organized by the Department of Library and Information Science at Bharathidasan University, Tamil Nadu, India. It is sponsored by the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.
Highlights:
- Conference Theme: Focused on sustainable libraries and their roles in connecting communities through librarianship, technology, and collaboration.
- Objectives:
- Promote innovative library services and practices.
- Encourage adoption of ICT and collaborative models.
- Address sustainability in libraries (financial, environmental, and social).
Thematic Areas:
- Innovative library services.
- Digital transformation in academic/public libraries.
- User-centric services and social media engagement.
- Library management and professional development.
- Open access, e-learning, and emerging trends.
- Technological innovations in library settings.
- Research and scholarly support services.
- Interdisciplinary and global collaboration.
- Sustainability models in libraries.
Structure:
- Technical sessions, invited talks, panel discussions, paper presentations, exhibitions, and product showcases.
- Paper submissions are reviewed for publication in conference proceedings and selected journals (Web of Science/SCOPUS).
Key Dates:
- Full paper submission: January 5, 2025.
- Registration closes: January 10, 2025.
Registration Fees:
- Teachers/LIS professionals: ₹1500.
- Research scholars/students: ₹750.
- SAARC participants: $50.
- International participants: $100.
Organizing Team:
- Chief Patron: Prof. M. Selvam, Vice-Chancellor, Bharathidasan University.
- Key organizers include Dr. S. Srinivasaragavan, Dr. R. Balasubramani, Dr. C. Ranganathan, and others.
Contact Details:
- Email: editor@icbsl.org
- Phone: Various contact numbers for inquiries and accommodation.
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