09 – 10 April 2026 • Ananda Chandra College, Jalpaiguri

Transforming Academic Library Services in the Digital Era

Join leading scholars, librarians, technologists, and policy makers for a two-day deep dive into the future of academic library services, organised by Ananda Chandra College in collaboration with the National Digital Library of India.

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Ananda Chandra College, Jalpaiguri

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National Digital Library of India (NDLI)

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About

Discover the Collaborators & Context

Grounded in academic excellence and driven by digital innovation, the National Conference 2026 brings together institutional heritage and national-level technology enablement.

About Ananda Chandra College

Ananda Chandra College, established in 1942 during the Quit India Movement, has been a key institution in the educational development of Jalpaiguri, West Bengal. Affiliated with the University of North Bengal, the college has built a strong reputation for academic excellence and balanced co-curricular engagement. Accredited by NAAC with a B grade, it offers undergraduate Honours and General programmes in twenty subjects under the B.A. and B.Sc. streams, along with a postgraduate programme in Bengali. With over 5,000 students and 120 faculty members, the college continues to foster a vibrant academic environment and holistic development.

About National Digital Library of India

The National Digital Library of India (NDLI), developed by IIT Kharagpur under the Ministry of Education, is a unified digital platform that provides access to millions of learning resources such as books, journals, theses, reports, and videos. With content available in multiple languages and formats, it supports learners of all levels—from school students to researchers and teachers. By promoting inclusive, skill-based, and digital learning, NDLI helps bridge the digital divide and strengthens India’s educational ecosystem through wide resource sharing and easy access to knowledge.

About the Seminar

The rapid growth of digital technologies has transformed academic library services, reshaping how information is accessed and delivered. To meet evolving user expectations, libraries must adopt innovations such as AI, Open Access, digital literacy initiatives, and user-centred service models. This National Seminar aims to provide a platform for LIS professionals, academicians, researchers, policymakers, and technologists to discuss these transformations and the changing roles of library professionals. Focusing on emerging technologies, ethical issues, digital skills, and professional development, the seminar will explore strategies to strengthen the relevance, inclusiveness, and future-readiness of academic libraries in a digital, data-driven education environment.

Objectives of the Seminar

To explore the impact of digital technologies on academic library services.
To discuss the evolving roles and required competencies of library professionals.
To identify challenges and opportunities in the digital transformation of academic libraries.
To foster interdisciplinary dialogue and collaboration among LIS professionals and social science scholars.
To envision strategic frameworks for future-ready, resilient, and inclusive academic library systems.

Call for Papers

Share Your Research & Practice Insights

The National Seminar invites original research papers, surveys, case studies, and review-based contributions related to the main theme and sub-themes. Submissions must be in English and follow the prescribed guidelines. Selected papers will be presented during the seminar and considered for inclusion in the proceedings. Participants are encouraged to share insights that can support the advancement of digital, inclusive, and future-ready academic library services.

Conference Theme & Subthemes

Transforming Academic Library Services in the Digital Era: Challenges, Opportunities, and Prospects for the Future

Digital Transformation in Academic Library Services

Strategies for Digitizing Library Resources and Services
Building Digital Infrastructure in Small and Rural College Libraries
Impact of NEP 2020 on Digital Library Practices
Assessing User Readiness for Digital Library Services
Marketing Library Services through Social Media Platforms
Digital Libraries in India
Best Practices

Changing Roles and Competencies of LIS Professionals

From Custodians to Curators: Evolving Librarian Identities
Embedded Librarianship in the Digital Context
Leadership and Strategic Planning in the Digital Age
Emotional Intelligence and Soft Skills for the Modern LIS Professional

Digital Literacy and User Empowerment in the Digital Age

Integrating Digital Literacy into Academic Curricula
Designing Inclusive Digital Literacy Programs
Role of Libraries in Combating Misinformation and Disinformation
Gamification and Interactive Tools for User Engagement

Ethical Use of Digital Technologies in Academic Libraries

Privacy, Surveillance, and Data Ethics in Libraries
Algorithmic Bias and Fairness in Library Systems
Policy Frameworks for Ethical Technology Use
Copyright and Licensing Challenges in the Digital Space
Misinformation

Innovations in Library Management and Service Delivery

Mobile and Cloud-Based Library Services
Smart Libraries and Internet of Things (IoT)
Virtual Reference and AI Chatbots for User Support
Data-Driven Decision-Making in Library Administration

Professional Development for Digital-Age Librarians

Continuous Learning and Micro-Credentials for LIS Professionals
Training in AI, Data Science, and Digital Tools
Creating Communities of Practice for Knowledge Sharing
Leadership Development for Mid-Career Librarians
AI Literacy for Ethical Usages

Collaboration and Networking in the Academic Library Ecosystem

Library Consortia and Resource Sharing Models
Cross-Institutional and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Public-Private Partnerships in Academic Libraries
Building Global Networks for Academic Knowledge Exchange

Open Access and Digital Scholarship in Academic Libraries

Institutional Repositories and Research Visibility
Supporting Open Educational Resources (OER)
Role of Libraries in Managing Research Data
Promoting Open Science and Citizen Scholarship

AI Applications in Information Discovery and Access

Personalized Search and Recommendation Systems in Libraries
AI Tools for Research Assistance and Metadata Generation
Integrating Machine Learning into Cataloguing and Classification
Challenges of Implementing AI in Low-Resource Institutions

Cultural Heritage, Archives, and Indigenous Knowledge

Digital archiving of local, tribal, and community knowledge
Collaboration between anthropologists, historians, and librarians
Libraries and the preservation of intangible cultural heritage
Importance of Indigenous knowledge

Sustainability in Academic Libraries

Strategic budgeting and resource allocation
Green library design and sustainable architecture
Supporting marginalized, differently-abled, and underserved users
Promoting equity, mental wellness, and social cohesion in libraries
Multilingual and culturally diverse library collections
Libraries as safe, inclusive, and welcoming spaces

Submission Guidelines

Author(s) is asked to use following format for the submission of manuscript.

All papers should be typed on Microsoft Word-version.
Paper size should be A4, Portrait of size 8.5" x 11" with Margins: 1" (top & bottom); 1.5" (left & right).
All text should be typed in Times New Roman Font with size 12 and single-spaced.
Headings and subheadings must be in Bold font, left justified and numbered according to Level of heading as below: 1. First Level Heading; 1.1 Second Level Heading; 1.1.1 Third Level Heading.
The main title of your paper must not exceed 100 characters. This includes letters, spaces, and punctuation.
Manuscript should not have the author's full name, and affiliations along with an email of author(s), author biography or any other identification of the author/institute.
Two files must be submitted: (i) the manuscript without author details, and (ii) a title page containing the author’s details.
An abstract of length not more than 200 words should be supplied.
Few keywords (6) must be given after the abstract.
Size of the paper to be kept within 3000-5000 words.
Reference should be at the end of paper in APA-7th edition format with proper in-text citations.
Illustrations such as photographs, charts, graphs, drawings, and diagrams in high resolution and it should be labelled and mentioned in description. (e.g., Table. 1, Figure. 2, Diagram. 3).
Research Paper (Format): Title - Abstract - Introduction - Literature Review - Methodology - Data Analysis & Interpretation - Conclusion - References.
Review Paper (Format): Title - Abstract - Introduction - Method of Review (how literature was selected) - Thematic / Conceptual Review (core part) - Research Gaps - Critical Analysis & Discussion - Conclusion - References.

Publication Ethics

Authors must submit only original papers (with a similarity index below 10%.). Submissions containing AI-generated content will not be accepted. All papers will be screened using plagiarism detection software, and those failing to meet originality standards will be rejected.

Submission Process

Submissions should be made via email to: nationalseminar1942@gmail.com with documents in Word format. The manuscript files will be subjected to a double-blind peer review process. All accepted papers will be published in a Conference Proceedings/Edited Book with ISBN. .

Submit Your Paper

Mode of Paper presentation

Presenters may present their papers in any one of the three languages — English, Hindi, or Bengali. However, they must specify their preferred language at the time of submitting the PowerPoint presentation (PPT). The PPT must be prepared in English only.

Schedule

Important Dates

Mark your calendar and stay on track with key milestones for submissions, registrations, and the conference.

Registration Opens

Early registration window opens for participants and presenters.

1 Dec 2025

Paper Submission Deadline

Last date to submit full papers and abstracts for review.

15 Feb 2026

Intimation to Authors

Selected authors receive acceptance and reviewer feedback.

28 Feb 2026

Registration Closes

Final date to confirm participation with the registration fee.

06 Apr 2026

National Conference

Two days of keynotes, paper presentations, workshops, and networking.

09–10 Apr 2026

Who Can Participate?

LIS professionals, educators, and researchers
IT professionals
Knowledge managers, corporate librarians, and publishers
Academicians and users from technical and management institutions

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS

Best Paper Presentation Award

A Certificate and Memento will be presented to the author(s) of the best paper written and presented at the conference. The award will be conferred during the Valedictory Session. The best paper presentation awards will be given to paper presenters from categories such as:

(i) LIS Professionals (General)
(ii) Regular Research Scholars and Students

Registration

Secure Your Participation

The registration fee includes the conference kit, souvenir, lunch, tea, and dinner on the first day, as well as breakfast, lunch, and tea on the second day. Travel Allowance (TA), Dearness Allowance (DA), and accommodation charges (as per the selected category) must be borne by the sponsoring organizations or participants

Fee Structure

Registration Fee Structure

Student and Retired Professional

Without Paper: ₹400/-
With Paper: ₹500/-
Accommodation (2 Days, Twin Sharing): ₹1500/-
Accommodation (2 Days, Single Room): ₹3000/-

Research Scholar

Without Paper: ₹550/-
With Paper: ₹700/-
Accommodation (2 Days, Twin Sharing): ₹1500/-
Accommodation (2 Days, Single Room): ₹3000/-

Delegate

Without Paper: ₹700/-
With Paper: ₹800/-
Accommodation (2 Days, Twin Sharing): ₹2000/-
Accommodation (2 Days, Single Room): ₹4000/-

* Registration fee is non-refundable. Spot registration subject to availability.

Payment Details

Beneficiary Name: ORGANIZING SECRETARY, TALSDE 2026

Branch: Indian Overseas Bank, College Para, Jalpaiguri

Branch Code: 1828

Account Number: 182802000000417

Account Type: Current

IFSC Code: IOBA0001828

Email the scanned copy of the payment receipt to nclibrary2026@gmail.com.

Accommodation & Travel

The Organizing Committee will arrange accommodation for participants who have opted for it, subject to room availability. As rooms are limited, allotment will be made on a “first-come, first-served” basis for participants whose registration forms and applicable fees are received by the Organizing Committee on or before 10th March 2026.

Participants may also choose to book accommodation directly in private hotels.

Leadership

Conference Committees

The conference is guided by a network of academic leaders and professionals ensuring academic rigor and operational excellence.

Organizing Heads

Chief Patron:
Dr. Ananda Gopal Ghosh, President, Ananda Chandra College
Patron:
Dr. Debashis Das, Principal, Ananda Chandra College
Convener & Chief Advisor:
Dr. B Sutradhar, Librarian, Central Library, Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Conference Director:
Dr. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kalyani
Rapporteur General:
Dr. Saptarshi Ghosh, Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of North Bengal, Darjeeling, West Bengal
Organizing Secretary:
Dr. Shamim Aktar Munshi, Librarian, Central Library, Ananda Chandra College

Advisory Committee

Dr. Durga Sankar Rath, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Vidyasagar University, West Bengal
Dr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India
Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty, Professor, DLIS, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Dr. Nishat Fatima, Professor, DLIS, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh
Dr. Mehtab Alam Ansari, Professor, DLIS, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, India
Dr. Udayan Bhattacharya, Professor, DLIS, Jadavpur University
Dr. Nimai Chand Saha, Librarian, Visva-Bharati, Bolpur, West Bengal
Dr. Parikshit Mondal, Professor, DLIS, University of Calcutta
Dr. Zahid Ashraf Wani, Associate Professor, DLIS, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, India
Dr. Anamika Das, Associate Professor & Head, DLIS, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India
Dr. Tapan Barui, Assistant Professor & Head, DLIS, University of North Bengal, West Bengal, India
Dr. Prabin Karkee, Assistant Professor & Head, DLIS, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal
Dr. Ziaur Rahman, Assistant Professor & Head, DLIS, Rabindra Bharati University, West Bengal
Mr. Niren Barman, Assistant Professor & Head, DLIS, CBPBU
Mr. Souvik Koner, Assistant Librarian & In-Charge, Central Library, CBPBU, Cooch Behar, West Bengal, India
Mr. Imran Shekh, District Library Officer, Jalpaiguri District
Dr. Md. Alamgir Khan, Librarian, Central Library, Chandidas Mahavidyalaya, Khujutipara, Birbhum
Mr. Sanjib Singha, Librarian, Parimal Mitra Smriti Mahavidyalaya
Mr. Koushik Sarkar, Librarian, Central Library, Sukanta Mahavidyalaya
Miss. Susmita Singh, Librarian, Central Library, Maynaguri College
Smt. Jhuma Hari, Librarian, Central Library, Nakshalbari College
Dr. Sharmila Bose Majumder, Librarian, Central Library, Munshi Premchand Mahavidyalaya, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Dr. Md Safiqur Rahaman, Librarian, Central Library, Siliguri Mahila Mahavidyalaya
Mr. Sandip Das, Librarian, Siliguri College, Siliguri, West Bengal, India
Mr. Md. Rakibul Hassan Mandal, Librarian, DGC, Darjeeling
Dr. Suparna Naskar, Librarian, Siliguri College, West Bengal, India
Mr. Ayub Ali, Librarian, Siliguri College of Commerce
Mr. Dipankar Debnath, Librarian, Rajganj College
Mr. Sourav Mazumder, Librarian, Central Library, Ghoksadanga Birendra Mahavidyalaya
Mrs. Sayantoni Barsha, Research Scholar, DLIS, Netaji Subhas Open University, Kolkata, India
Mr. Himanish Roy, Librarian, Central Library, Government General Degree College at Pedong, Kalimpong
Dr. Abdul Gafar Sk., Librarian, Central Library, Islampur College

Organizing Committee

Dr. Tanmay Datta: Associate Professor, Dept. of Zoology
Dr. Diganta Chakraborty: Associate Professor, Dept. of History
Dr. Sangita Das: Associate Professor, Dept. of English
Dr. Paramita Dasgupta: Associate Professor, Dept. of Economics (IQAC Coordinator)
Dr. Chinmayakar Das: Associate Professor, Dept. of Political Science
Dr. Bipul Chandra Sarkar: Associate Professor, Dept. of Geography
Dr. Suman Sen: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany
Dr. Gour Sundar Ghosh: Associate Professor, Dept. of Education
Dr. Bhajan Basak: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science
Dr. Bhusan Adhikary: Associate Professor, Dept. of Physical Education
Dr. Ripan Ghosh: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Sanskrit (TCS)
Dr. Kanishka Sarkar: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Computer Science
Md. Sohel Rana: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Political Science
Mr. Mrinmay Mandal: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Philosophy
Dr. Akash Pradip Mandal: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Mathematics
Dr. Krishnendu Maji: Assistant Professor, Dept. of Botany
Dr. Kaizar Rahaman: SACT, Dept. of Philosophy
Dr. Moushree Pal Roy: SACT, Dept. of Microbiology
Mr. Uttam Pal: Head Clerk
Mr. Nirmalya Sarkar: Library Clerk
Mr. Uttam Shome: Library Clerk
Mrs. Rajashri Das: Library Assistant
Mr. Abhik Bhowmik: Library Clerk
Mr. Nantu Das: Library Attendant
Mr. Rajib Ghosh: Library Attendant
Mrs. Babin Shinha: Library Attendant
Mr. Ajay Biswas: Library Trainee
Ms. Kainat Chowdhury: Library Trainee
Ms. Moumita Das: Library Trainee
Ms. Shanghati Saha: Library Trainee

Support

Sponsorship Opportunities

Align your organisation with a national dialogue on academic libraries. Select a sponsorship tier and unlock tailored branding benefits.

Platinum Sponsor

₹20,000

Recognition as “Platinum Sponsor” in all event materials and announcements
Logo display on banner
Two complimentary registrations
One-page advertisement in the souvenir
15-minute proportional lecture slot in the technical session

Gold Sponsor

₹15,000

Recognition as “Gold Sponsor”
Logo display on banner
One complimentary registration
Half-page advertisement in the souvenir
10-minute proportional lecture slot in the technical session

Silver Sponsor

₹10,000

Recognition as “Silver Sponsor”
Logo display on event banner
One complimentary registration
Quarter-page advertisement in the souvenir
5-minute proportional lecture slot in the technical session

Bronze Sponsor

₹5,000

Recognition as “Bronze Sponsor”
Logo display in the souvenir
Mention in the vote of thanks session

Supporter Sponsor

₹3,000

Recognition as “Supporter Sponsor”.
Name listed in the souvenir under the sponsors’ section.
Mention in the vote of thanks session.

Become a Sponsor

Venue & Travel

Experience Jalpaiguri

Plan your visit to Ananda Chandra College and explore the culture and nature around Jalpaiguri.

How to Reach

By Air: Bagdogra Airport (IXB) is approximately 55 km away with regular flights from major cities.
By Rail: Jalpaiguri Road and New Jalpaiguri (NJP) stations offer excellent connectivity.
By Road: NH27 links Jalpaiguri to Siliguri, Kolkata, and Guwahati with frequent bus services.

Plan to arrive a day early to settle in and explore the Dooars region comfortably.

Gorumara National Park

Distance: ~26 km from Jalpaiguri
Highlight: Wildlife hotspot renowned for one-horned rhinoceros and lush forest grasslands.
Travel Time: Around 1 hour by car

Chapramari Wildlife Sanctuary

Distance: ~35 km from Jalpaiguri
Highlight: Tranquil sanctuary adjoining Gorumara, ideal for bird-watching and quiet forest walks.
Travel Time: Around 1 hour by car

Murti River

Distance: ~30 km from Jalpaiguri
Highlight: Serene riverside retreat perfect for picnics and unwinding amidst nature.
Travel Time: Around 1 hour by car

Samsing, Dooars

Distance: ~80 km from Jalpaiguri
Highlight: Misty valleys, tea gardens, and riverside trails for relaxed nature getaways.
Travel Time: Approximately 2–2.5 hours by car

Jalpaiguri Rajbari

Distance: Within Jalpaiguri city (0–5 km)
Highlight: Heritage palace showcasing local architecture and royal legacy.
Travel Time: Easily accessible within the city

Contact

We’d Love to Hear From You

Reach out for queries on registration, submissions, sponsorship, or travel. Our team will respond within two business days.

Primary Contact

Dr. Shamim Aktar Munshi
Organizing Secretary, National Conference 2026

munshishamim14@gmail.com
+91 84393 78914

Ananda Chandra College,
Jalpaiguri, West Bengal 735101

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