Call for Papers
Contribute research, case studies and practical innovations to the national conversation on intelligent and smart digital libraries.
THEME
Intelligent and Smart Digital Library
Authors are invited to submit original papers addressing practical challenges, innovations and applications across the following themes.
01
AI Enabled Library Services
- Leveraging AI/ML tools
- Generative AI & Recommended Systems
- Semantic Search, Semantic Web and Linked Data Technologies
- Machine Learning (ML) & Application of NLP in Library
- Application of Large Language Model (LLM) in Academic Library
- Data Carpentry, Data Wrangler and Library Carpentry
02
Smart Libraries and Smart Infrastructure
- Internet of Things (IoT) & Blockchain Technologies
- Harnessing AR/VR/MR for Immersive Library Services
- RFID Technology & Smart Inventory Management
- Application of Robotics in Libraries
03
Digital Library Design and Management
- Open Access (OA) & Linked Open Data (LOD) for DL
- Digitization, Digital Repositories and Preservation
- Digital Humanities & Digital Archives
- Metadata Standards and its Application in DL
- Metadata Curation, Manuscript and Multimedia Objects
- National Digital Library of India (NDLI)
04
Information Management in Intelligent Library
- Discovery Services & Library Automation using OSS
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)
- Role of LIS Professionals in Smart Digital Library
- Evaluating Research Impact and Metrics
- Science Mapping and Innovation Analysis
05
Research Integrity and Ethics in Scholarly Publication
- Research Integrity & Publication Ethics
- Patent and IPR Issues & Digital Rights Management
- Ethics for Artificial Intelligence
- Data Security, Data Integrity and Transparency
- Retractions in Scholarly Publishing.
Conference Objectives
- Provide a platform for exchange of ideas on digital library innovations.
- Promote metadata engineering for inclusive resource access.
- Explore AI/ML applications in academic libraries and knowledge systems.
- Discuss advances in knowledge engineering and semantic technologies.
- Promote research integrity in scholarly communication.
- Highlight the strategic importance of digital libraries, focusing on the NDLI initiative.
- Facilitate exchange of best practices and success stories.
- Identify key challenges and explore practical solutions.
Important Dates
Full Paper31 Oct 2026
Review Comments15 days from submission
Camera-Ready20 Nov 2026
Conference21–22 Dec 2026
Submission Guidelines