Theme

Library 2047: Democratizing Knowledge towards Viksit Bharat

Sub-Theme01

Digital Knowledge Creation, Sharing and Infrastructure

Designing Policies to Strengthen Library Systems Across India
The Role of Cloud Computing, AI, and Blockchain in Library Systems
Strengthening the Open Access Movement for Research and Education
Open Educational Resources (OERs) for Equitable Learning Opportunities
The Role of Government, Private Sector, and NGOs in Democratizing Access and Funding Strategies for Scaling and Modernizing Library Infrastructure

Sub-Theme02

Libraries as Enablers of Social Equity and SDGs

Expanding Library Services for Underserved and Marginalized Communities
Libraries Empowering Women, Children, and Differently-abled Individuals
Inclusive Library Programs to Bridge the Urban-Rural Knowledge Gap
Libraries as Advocates for Environmental Awareness and Education
The Role of Libraries in Achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sub-Theme03

Libraries as E-resource Gateways and Innovation Hubs

Federated Search and Discovery Services to Access E-resources
Strengthening Library Networks for Global Information Access
Fostering Startup Ecosystems through Knowledge Access and Mentorship
Strengthening Research and Innovation through Smart Libraries, Makerspaces and Digital Labs
Benchmarking and Performance Metrics for Academic Libraries

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