40th TISS - IATLIS National Conference on Reimagining LIS Education Collaborative Integration of Indian Knowledge System with NEP 2020 Frameworks within Social Sciences

40th IATLIS National Conference on 

Reimagining LIS Education

Collaborative Integration of Indian Knowledge System with NEP 2020 Frameworks within Social Sciences  

HOSTED BY

TATA INSTITUTE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES 

MUMBAI

ON

28TH & 29TH MARCH 2025

Conference Sub-Themes

1. Integrating Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) in LIS Curriculum

            1.1. Incorporating ancient Indian texts, libraries, and archives.

            1.2. Reviving traditional classification and cataloging systems.

            1.3. Case studies on the application of IKS in library science education.

2. NEP 2020: Redefining LIS Education

            2.1. Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in LIS.

            2.2. Bridging academic and professional skills in LIS education.

            2.3. Role of LIS schools in promoting research and innovation under NEP 2020.

3. Digital Transformation and Indian Knowledge Systems

            3.1. Digitization and preservation of Indian manuscripts and cultural heritage.

            3.2. Role of AI and big data in enhancing access to traditional knowledge systems.

            3.3. Developing multilingual digital platforms for disseminating IKS.

4. LIS in Social Sciences: New Directions

            4.1. Collaboration between LIS and social science disciplines.

            4.2. Impact of social sciences research on LIS theory and practice.

            4.3. Information literacy for social sciences in the NEP 2020 context.

5. Skill Development and Employability in LIS

            5.1. Upskilling library professionals for roles in digital and traditional knowledge preservation.

            5.2. Entrepreneurship opportunities in libraries and archives.

            5.3. Building capacity for IKS-based knowledge services.

6. Research and Development in IKS and LIS

            6.1. Promoting Indigenous research methodologies in LIS.

            6.2. The role of LIS education in supporting humanities and social sciences.

            6.3. Collaborative research projects involving IKS, NEP, and LIS.

7. Library Leadership and Policy Integration

            7.1. Leadership roles in integrating IKS with modern LIS practices.

            7.2. Policy frameworks for implementing NEP 2020 in LIS institutions.

            7.3. Ethical and cultural challenges in adapting traditional knowledge systems.

8. Community Engagement and Outreach

            8.1. Libraries as centers for disseminating Indian Knowledge Systems.

            8.2. Promoting inclusive access to knowledge in rural and marginalized communities.

            8.3. Role of public libraries in NEP 2020 implementation.

9. Technological Tools for Indian Knowledge Systems

            9.1. Development of specialized LIS tools for managing IKS resources.

            9.2. Semantic web and ontology for Indian knowledge classifications.

            9.3. Challenges in integrating traditional knowledge with emerging technologies.

Call for Papers

We invite academicians, LIS professionals, research scholars, and students to submit original research papers.

Papers Submission Guidelines

    1. Papers must be original, unpublished, and relevant to the conference themes.

    2. Co-authored papers are encouraged.

    3. Manuscripts should adhere to the following format:

            3.1. Font: Times New Roman, Size: 12 pt, Line Spacing: 1.5

            3.2. Abstract: 250–300 words with 4–6 keywords.

            3.3. Word Limit: Up to 4,000 words (excluding references)

            3.4. Referencing Style: APA

            3.5. Submit papers in MS Word format.

Important Deadlines

    1. Abstract Submission: 31.01.2025

    2. Notification of Acceptance: 01.02.2025

    3. Full Paper Submission: 28.02.2025

Send your submissions to: iatlis2025@gmail.com

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