2024 Delnet

Presentation File

September 25, 2024 (Wednesday)

Tutorial – I: Emerging Trends and Technologies in Library and Information Services

Dr. Nabi Hasan, Librarian & Head, Central Library, IIT Delhi

Tutorial – II: Redesigning Library Spaces of Smart Libraries

Dr Sangeeta Kaul, Director, DELNET, New Delhi

September 26, 2024 (Thursday)

Technical Session-I: Emerging Trends & Technologies in Libraries and Cyber Security Concerns

Keynote Paper 1 – Emerging Trends and Technologies in Libraries: An Overview

Dr. M.G. Sreekumar, Director Libraries, Jio Institute, Panvel, Dist. Raigad, Maharashtra

Keynote Presentation 2 – Crowdsourcing CyberPeace and Cybersecurity

Major Vineet Kumar, Founder and Global President, Cyber Peace Foundation

Keynote Paper 3 – Kibo: Transforming Libraries with AI-Technology to Overcome Barriers of Literacy, Language and Disability

Ms. Akshita Sachdeva and Mr. Bonny Dave, Co-Founders, Directors, Trestle Labs|Kibo

Paper 4 – Harnessing the Power of Python for Data Mining in Libraries

Ms. Rachna Patnaik, Scientist/Engineer SG and Head, Library & Knowledge Management Division, Space Applications Centre, ISRO, Ahmedabad

Paper 5 – “SciSpace Copilot” Accrediting Research Through Artificial Intelligence: A Case Study

Dr. Bipin B. Nargide, Assistant Librarian, Gokhale Institute of Politics and Economics (Deemed University), Pune

Paper 6 – Artificial Intelligence (AI) Applications in Libraries: A Bibliometric Analysis from the Indian Perspectives

Dr. Prafulla Kumar Mahanta, Librarian, Digboi College, Digboi, Tinsukia, Assam
Mr. Dulumani Sarma, Librarian, Habraghat Mahavidyalaya, Krishnai, Goalpara, Assam
Dr. Tripti Gogoi, Assistant Professor, DLISc, Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai

Paper 7 – The Role of Discovery Tools and Technologies in Modern Libraries: Revolutionising Information Access and Review of Discovery Tools Available at DESIDOC

Mr. Tapesh Sinha, Scientist ‘F’
Mrs. Dipti Arora, Technical Officer ‘C’
Dr. K. Nageswara Rao, Scientist ‘G’ and Director, Defence Scientific Information and Documentation Centre (DESIDOC), DRDO, Ministry of Defence, Delhi

Paper 8 – Metaverse Libraries: Opportunities and Challenges for the Differently Abled Patrons

Ms. Sarika Praveen Agale, Library Incharge, Symbiosis Institute of International Business, (SIIB), Symbiosis International Deemed University, Pune

Paper 9 – Smart Library Services: The Impact of QR Codes at TMI Learning Resource Centre, Pune

Dr. Rahul Viswe, Librarian, Tolani Maritime Institute, Pune

Technical Session-II: Innovative Library Services & User Engagement

Keynote Presentation 1 – Libraries and User Engagement: British Coucil Experience

Ms. Neeti Saxena, Senior Manager, Digital Libraries, South Asia, British Council, New Delhi

Paper 2 – Library Space Framework for Academic Libraries

Ms. Melborine Nongspung, M.Lib.I.Sc.Student, Department of Library and Information Science, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal
Dr. Mahabaleshwara Rao, Associate Professor and Deputy Chief Librarian, Department of Library & Information Science and Health Sciences Library, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, Karnataka

Technical Session-III: Digital Knowledge Resources & Building Knowledge Societies

Keynote Presentation 1 – Indigenous Knowledge Resources of India: A Brief Account with Suitable Examples

Dr. P. R. Goswami, Former Director (Libraries), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, New Delhi

Keynote Presentation 2 – Harnessing Digital Knowledge Resources for Inclusive and Sustainable Knowledge Societies

Prof. (Dr.) Ramesh C. Gaur, Dean & Director (Library & Information) & Head, Kalanidhi Division, Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi

Keynote Presentation 3 – Indian Knowledge Systems: Preserving the Past for Future

Dr. Anupam Jain, Professor of Mathematics & Director,Centre for Research in Ancient Indian Mathematics, DAVV, Indore (IKS Centre)

Paper 4 – Effectiveness of Digital Learning Platforms Amongst Faculties, Librarians and Students of Affiliated Colleges of Goa

Mr. Sunil Madhukar Gauns, Librarian Grade – I, GVM’s Dr. Dada Vaidya College of Education, Farmagudi, Ponda
Mr. Sudhir Baburao Halvegar, College Librarian, Vasant Joshi College of Arts and Commerce, Vasco
Ms. Manasi Dattatraya Rege, College Librarian, VVM’s Shree Damodar College of Commerce & Economics, Margao
Ms. Padmavati S. Tubachi, College Librarian, DPM’s Shree Mallikarjun & Shri Chetan Manju Desai College of Arts, Commerce, Science, Canacona, Goa

Paper 5 – Use of Open Access Resources and Software in Library Services in Developing Countries: Comparative Study of Libraries in India and Tanzania

Dr. Vrushali Dandawate, Librarian, AISSMS College of Engineering, Pune
Mr. Deogratus Daniel, Library Officer Systems Librarian, The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology, Arusha, Tanzania and
Dr. Vishal Gaikwad, Librarian, D.Y. Patil Arts, Commerce and Science College, Pune

Paper 6 – Promoting Scholarly Interaction Through Digital Resources: Discovery and Accessibility at Jain University: A Case Study

Mrs. Prathibha D. P., Librarian
Mr. H. N. Manjunath, Chief Librarian, Jain (Deemed-to-be-University), Bengaluru

Paper 7 – Digital Library Services in Government Agriculture Colleges of Rajasthan: A Study

Mr. Mukesh Kumar Menaria, Research Scholar, Dept. of Library & Information Science
Dr. M. Suresh Babu, Associate Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Mandsaur University, Mandsaur, M.P.

Paper 8 – Preserving Literary Heritage in the Digital Age: A Case Study of the Kerala Sahitya Academy Library, Thrissur

Sr. Jisna Jose, Librarian, Vimala College (Autonomous), Thrissur
Mr. Saji Shaijan, Student,M.L.I.Sc., Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi

Paper 9 – Awareness and Attitude on Plagiarism Among Research Scholars: A Case Study of Selected Private Universities of Indore

Mr. Kishore Kumar Prajapat, Research Scholar
Dr. Anil Kumar Jain, Professor, School of Studies in Library and Information Science, Vikram University, Ujjain, M.P.

Technical Session IV : Human Resource Development in Libraries

Keynote Paper 1 – Role of the Library and LIS Professionals in the Society 5.0

Dr. Vivek Patkar, Independent Researcher, Mumbai

Paper 2 – Use of Soft Skills for Effective Digital Transformation Among New Age Library Professionals

Prof. M. Doraswamy, Professor, Department of Library & Information Science and Vice-Chancellor (I/c), Dravidian University, Kuppam, Chittoor Dist.
Dr. B. R. Doraswamy Naick, Professor & Head, University Library, Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh

Paper 3 – Evaluation of Soft Skills Among Library Professionals of Meghalaya (India): A Study

Ms. Betbhalin Lyngdoh, Research Scholar, Department of Library & Information Science, North Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong

Paper 4 – Issues of Employability Among Library Professionals in India

Dr. Deepak Sharma, Assistant Professor and Librarian, Indian School of Hospitality, Gurugram, Haryana

September 27, 2024 (Friday)

Technical Session V: Public Libraries and Community Engagement Services

Keynote Presentation – Creating Safe Community Spaces in Public Libraries with Strong Community Connect

Dr. Geeta Malhotra, Country Director, Read India, Gurugram, Haryana

Keynote Presentation – Public Libraries and Community Engagement Service

Dr. Vivek Kumar Soni, Library Manager, Govt. State Central Library, Gwalior, First Digital Library in M. P.

Technical Session VI: Library Resource Acquisition/Library Resource Sharing/ Consortium Practices

Keynote Presentation 1 – Emerging Trends in Consortia Practices and Model for E-Resources Subscriptions

Dr. Sandeep Kumar Pathak, Librarian, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal

Paper 3 – User-Centric, Evidence-Based Resource Acquisition in DRDO’s Special Library: A Case Study of Information Centre for Armament Technology (ICAT), ARDE, Pune

Mr. A. R. Sarode, Technical Officer B
Mr. A. K. Pandey, Scientist E, Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune

Paper 4 – Approaches for Effective Electronic Resources Acquisition in College Libraries of Goa

Mrs. Sonia Mukesh Desai, Research Scholar
Dr.Vaijanath Ramchandra Kamble, Research Guide, Kavayitri Bahinabai Chaudhari North Maharashtra University, Jalgaon, North Maharashtra