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72nd ILA International Conference | FLARE-2027

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Call for Papers

The Organizing Committee of the 72nd ILA International Conference (FLARE-2027) invites original research papers, review papers, case studies, best practices, innovative projects, and scholarly contributions from librarians, faculty members, researchers, students, information professionals, policymakers, and industry experts.

FLARE-2027 provides a global platform for exchanging ideas on Artificial Intelligence, Digital Libraries, Open Science, Research Data Management, Scholarly Communication, Emerging Technologies, Sustainable Libraries, and Future-Ready Information Services.

All accepted papers will be published in the Conference Proceedings with an ISBN.

Conference Theme

Future Libraries: Advancing Research & Excellence (FLARE-2027)

Conference Themes & Sub-Themes

Submit your research under any of the following tracks

Theme 1

Libraries and the Sustainability Agenda

Libraries as Drivers of Sustainable Development

  • Libraries and the UN SDGs: Strategic Alignment and Local Impact
  • Green Libraries: Design, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainable Infrastructure
  • Sustainable Collection Development Policies
  • Carbon-Neutral Library Operations: Challenges and Best Practices
  • Measuring Sustainability Performance in Library Services
  • Libraries and their contribution towards achieving Sustainable Development Goals
  • AI Applications for Sustainable Library Operations
  • Smart Libraries and IoT for Energy and Space Management
  • Digital Preservation for Long-Term Knowledge Sustainability
  • Viksit Bharat: Libraries for Sustainable Knowledge and National Growth
Theme 2

Digital Transformation in Libraries

AI, ML, Semantic Web and the Digital Transformation

  • Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Libraries
  • Algorithmic Literacy and Artificial Intelligence
  • Semantic Web Technologies (RDF, Linked Data, Ontologies)
  • AI-enabled Cataloguing, Classification, and Metadata Generation
  • Cloud-based Library Services and Digital Infrastructure
  • Digital frontier and Digital divide
  • Automation and Integrated Library Management Systems
  • Ethical AI and Responsible Technology Use in Libraries
  • Big Data Analytics and Knowledge Discovery
  • Blockchain, IoT, AR/VR Applications in Smart Libraries
  • Library Makerspaces
Theme 3

Scholarly Communication & Open Science

Research Support and Scholarly Communication

  • Role of Libraries in Promoting Open Access and Open Science
  • Research Data Management (RDM) Services in Academic Libraries
  • One Nation One Subscription (ONOS) & APC
  • Interdisciplinary research & Multidisciplinary Open access
  • Development and Dissemination of Open Educational Resources (OER)
  • Research Visibility and Profiling Tools (ORCID, IRINS)
  • Plagiarism Detection and Academic Integrity
  • Bibliometrics, Scientometrics, and Altmetrics
  • Institutional Repositories and Research Visibility
  • LIS Education, Research, and NEP 2020
  • Open Peer Review and Evolving Scholarly Publishing Models
Theme 4

Capacity Building, Policy & Future-Ready Librarianship

Library Management, Policy, and Governance

  • Leadership Models for Transformative Libraries
  • Green HR Practices in Libraries
  • Quality Assurance and Accreditation Support
  • Leadership and Professional Competencies
  • Scenario Planning and Foresight Studies in Libraries
  • Policy frameworks for academic libraries
  • Policy & Guidelines for Use of Generative AI
  • Marketing and Advocacy of Library Services
  • National and International Library Policies and Frameworks
  • E-Governance in Library Services
  • Legal and ethical issues in access, sharing, and information use
  • Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Library Management
Theme 5

Assistive Technologies & Inclusive Library Services

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) in Libraries

  • Accessibility Standards and Assistive Technologies in Libraries
  • Accessible Digital Content and Formats
  • Role of Libraries in Inclusive Education
  • Adaptive Technologies in Academic Libraries
  • Inclusive Policies and Equitable Access to Library Services
  • Representation and Diversity in Collections and Knowledge Organisation
  • Multilingual Access and Localisation of Digital Content
Theme 6

Collaboration, Consortia & Knowledge Ecosystems

Libraries in Collaborative Knowledge Networks

  • Library Consortia and Resource Sharing Models
  • University–Community–Industry Partnership
  • Cross-Border and Global Library Collaborations
  • Public-Private Partnerships in Knowledge Services
  • Knowledge Management & Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS)
  • Citizen Science and Library-Led Research Networks
  • Indigenous Knowledge Systems and Community Co-creation
  • Evolution and Future of Library Consortia in the Era of ONOS
Theme 7

Digital Preservation & Cultural Heritage

Preservation, Archives & Technology

  • Strategies for Preservation of Digital and Born-Digital Content
  • Digitisation of Rare Books, Manuscripts, and Archival Collections
  • Preservation and Promotion of IKS
  • Preservation and Conservation of Digital Resources
  • Legal, Ethical, and Technological Challenges in Digital Preservation
  • Museology, Archives, and Information Sustainability
  • Digital Humanities and Computational Archival Research
Theme 8

Ethical & Legal Frameworks for Information Access and Use in Libraries

Ethics, Copyright & IPR

  • Ethical Issues in Library and Information Services
  • Intellectual Freedom and Equitable Access to Information
  • Plagiarism Detection, Academic Integrity and AI-Assisted Research Ethics
  • AI Hallucinations and their Impact on Scholarly Accuracy and Credibility
  • Copyright Laws and their Implications for Libraries
  • Fair Use and Fair Dealing in Academic and Research Environments
  • Digital Copyright Issues in E-Resources and Institutional Repositories
  • Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Awareness among Library Users
  • Open access publishing and copyright challenges
  • Creative Commons Licensing and Its Role in Libraries
  • Licensing agreements and legal compliance in e-resource management
  • Data Privacy, Confidentiality, and User Rights in Libraries
  • Predatory Publishing and Ethical Concerns in Scholarly Communication
  • Role of libraries in supporting authors’ rights and copyright literacy
Theme 9

Social Media & Digital Engagement in Libraries

New Media Platforms and Library Visibility

  • Library Visibility through Social Media
  • Strategic Use of Social Media for Library Outreach and Engagement
  • Addressing Misinformation and Strengthening Information Literacy
  • Digital Marketing of Library Resources and Services
  • Role of New Media in User Communication and Community Building
  • Content Creation and Curation for Library Social Media Channels
  • Analytics and Assessment of Social Media Engagement in Libraries
  • Integration of social media tools in library services and programmes
  • Ethical Issues in Social Media Use in Libraries
  • Use of multimedia and interactive tools for user engagement
  • Social media as a tool for academic collaboration and knowledge sharing
  • AI-Driven Content Creation and Automation for Library Outreach

Important Dates

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Abstract Submission

15 Sept 2026

Full Paper Submission

15 Oct 2026

Acceptance Notification

15 Nov 2026

Registration Deadline

15 Dec 2026

Author Guidelines

Please read carefully before submitting your paper

Submission Guidelines

  • Papers must be original, unpublished, and not submitted elsewhere.
  • Maximum 3500 words allowed
  • Submit in word (.doc/.docx) format only
  • Plagiarism should be below 10%
  • Abstract should be 250–300 words
  • Include 3–6 keywords with your paper

Formatting Guidelines

  • Use APA7 format for references
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Tables and figures must be numbered
  • Images and Graphics must be High resolution

Publication & Review

  • Double-blind peer review process
  • All accepted papers published in proceedings
  • Proceedings will have ISBN number
  • Best paper awards will be presented

Presentation Guidelines

  • Oral presentation: 15 minutes + 5 min Q&A
  • At least one author must register
  • Presentation in English only
  • Slides in PPT/PDF format accepted

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