Important Links / EMails & Contact Numbers

Conference Registration Link: https://forms.gle/tPAHLMrhRscAHNqu6

Full Paper Submission Email: nctlibraryconference@nct.ac.in

Award Registration Link: https://forms.gle/PEUugxE2NmSFmGZ66

Helpline: +91 94438 36015 ; +91 9994444766

About the Host

National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, is a distinguished higher education institution committed to academic excellence, rigorous research and meaningful community partnerships. With a broad portfolio of undergraduate, postgraduate and research programmes across the arts, sciences, commerce and professional streams, the college emphasizes interdisciplinary learning, ethical leadership and employability. Its modern teaching infrastructure, dedicated faculty and active research centres create a supportive atmosphere for knowledge creation and innovation. As an institution rooted in regional needs while maintaining national and global outlooks, National College provides an ideal platform to convene scholars, practitioners and students for fruitful intellectual exchange.

About the Department

The Department of Library and Information Science, National College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli, is a vibrant centre of learning that blends tradition with modern information practices. The department not only offers certificate courses in CLISc, Calligraphy, and Typewriting, but also provides special training for TNPSC and other competitive examinations, enhancing students’ professional readiness. It takes pride in preserving and maintaining antique books and natural palm-leaf handwritten manuscripts, reflecting a deep commitment to cultural heritage and archival preservation. Through its academic initiatives, professional training, and heritage conservation efforts, the department continues to promote information literacy, lifelong learning, and the dissemination of knowledge in both traditional and digital forms.

RRRLF

The Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) is a central autonomous organization fully funded by the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, and it is registered under the West Bengal Societies Registration Act, 1961. As the nodal agency for public library services, RRRLF promotes the public library movement in India. The Foundation's policy-making body consists of 22 members nominated by the Government of India, with the Minister of Culture as Chairman.

About the Conference

This international conference, "New Generation of Libraries for Literacy and Lifelong Learning," aims to address the challenges and opportunities confronting the library and information science profession in this new era. It recognizes the necessity for libraries to adapt using technological innovation, responsive service models, and sustainable practices to remain accessible, inclusive, and impactful.

This forum will unite librarians, educators, researchers, policymakers, technologists, and community leaders worldwide to share best practices and explore innovative strategies for building libraries that support literacy, lifelong learning, and social transformation. Through keynote lectures, workshops, scholarly paper presentations, and collaborative sessions, participants will gain practical tools and fresh perspectives to drive positive change in their institutions and communities.

Objectives of the Conference

• To promote awareness of next-generation library services advancing literacy and lifelong learning.

• To empower Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals with innovative skills and strategies.

• To discuss emerging ICT tools and their applications for equitable access to information resources.

• To foster collaborative resource sharing and global partnerships for library sustainability.

• To address challenges in public, school, and academic libraries in nurturing lifelong learners and informed citizens.

Sub-Themes

• Emerging Roles of Libraries in the Digital Era – Smart and hybrid libraries, AI, cloud-based resource management, virtual reference services, and e-learning integration.

• Innovations in Arts, Humanities, and Sciences – Digital humanities, cultural informatics, archiving heritage, STEM support, open science, and citizen science initiatives.

• Libraries as Catalysts for Literacy and Lifelong Learning – Promoting reading culture, supporting adult and continuing education, and career readiness across disciplines.

• Knowledge Management and Interdisciplinary Research Support – Research data management, information retrieval, and open-access scholarship for arts, sciences, and social studies.

• Cultural Heritage and Archival Preservation – Conservation and digitization of antique books, palm-leaf manuscripts, rare collections, and indigenous knowledge.

• Skills, Training, and Professional Development – Certificate courses, competitive exam training, ICT integration, and capacity building.

Call for Papers

• Organizers of the International Conference invite

• Students, Research Scholars, faculty members from various disciplines

• Librarians, Library & Information Science Professionals

• Public Librarians / Public Library Professionals

• IT Professionals and Knowledge Workers

• Information Specialist & Technology Firms

• Leaders in Knowledge Industry and e-Publishing Houses

• Content Management Experts

• Government Officials / Planners / Media Experts

Structure

The research paper should include an abstract (350 words maximum), an introduction, a literature review, methodology, results, a discussion, a conclusion, and references. APA 7th Edition is to be followed for rendering in-text citations and references.

Originality and Plagiarism Check

The Paper must be original, not submitted elsewhere, and plagiarism-free. (with a similarity index below 10%.)

Submission Process

Submissions should be made via email to: nctlibraryconference@nct.ac.in with documents in Word format. The manuscript files will be subjected to a double-blind peer review process.

Certificate

Certificate will be provided to all the registered participants. All authors should have registered for the conference separately to receive the certificate.

Submission Guidelines

General guidelines for submitting a full-length article to the conference are as follows:

The length and format of paper should be between 2,500 and 3,500 words, including tables, figures, and references. Submissions should be formatted in A4 size with specified margins (usually one inch on all sides). It is recommended that the text be double-spaced, using Times New Roman font at size 12 for the body text, and larger size 14 for headings if necessary.

Review and Publication

All accepted papers will be published as book chapters in a Book with ISBN. In addition, select papers that meets the standards of journals in indexed in Web of Science or SCOPUS / Peer-Reviewed Journals will be published on additional payments

Important Dates

Last Date to Submit Full Papers- 05 Jan 2026

Paper Acceptance

• Priority will be given to every paper submitted to the conference.

• Acceptance letters will be sent to authors immediately after the paper passes the review process. This will be carried out as and when the paper reaches the conference team.

• Participants need not wait till the last date for submission.

Registration Fee

Indian Presenters- Teacher/LIS & Industry  Professionals - INR 1200*

Indian Presenters - Research Scholars - INR 700*

Indian Participant - Public Libraries & Students -  INR 500

International *Presenters / Participants -  USD 50 (INR 4500) 

Registration Fee includes Business Lunch & Refreshments. * Includes Publication as Book Chapter.