September 26, 2024 (Thursday)
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Technical Session-I: Emerging Trends & Technologies in Libraries and Cyber Security Concerns
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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
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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
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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
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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 |