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Call for Papers

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. Selected papers will be recommended for publication in peer-reviewed journals.

Conference Theme

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

Conference Themes

Submit your research under any of the following tracks

Artificial Intelligence in Libraries

AI applications in modern library services, automation, and intelligent retrieval systems.

Digital Libraries & Repositories

Digital transformation, cloud-based systems, and institutional repositories.

Open Science & Open Access

Open data, scholarly communication models, and open publishing platforms.

Bibliometrics & Scientometrics

Research impact analysis, altmetrics, and citation studies.

Data Ethics & Copyright

Research ethics, plagiarism prevention, and data privacy in academia.

Green & Sustainable Libraries

Eco-friendly library practices and sustainable information services.

Inclusive Library Services

Accessibility, assistive technologies, and equitable information access.

Digital Transformation

Emerging technologies reshaping library infrastructure and services.

Academic Integrity & Citation

Plagiarism detection, citation verification, and research integrity tools.

Important Dates

Mark your calendar — don't miss the deadlines

Abstract Submission

30 Sept 2026

Full Paper Submission

31 Oct 2026

Acceptance Notification

15 Nov 2026

Registration Deadline

15 Dec 2026

Author Guidelines

Please read carefully before submitting your paper

Submission Guidelines

  • Paper must be original and unpublished
  • Maximum 6000 words allowed
  • Submit in Word or PDF format only
  • Plagiarism should be below 10%
  • Abstract should be 250–300 words
  • Include 5–8 keywords with your paper

Formatting Guidelines

  • Use IEEE or APA format for references
  • Font: Times New Roman, 12pt
  • Line spacing: 1.5
  • Margins: 1 inch on all sides
  • Tables and figures must be numbered
  • Author details on separate title page

Publication & Review

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

Presentation Guidelines

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

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