Conference Themes



LDRF-2025 invites research papers in the following themes and sub-themes:


Theme: Legacy to Legendary: Digital Rebuilding of the Foundations for Future Libraries

Sub-Themes

·        Theme 1: Smart Libraries: AI Driven Systems for Libraries

    • Machine Learning and Knowledge Discovery in Libraries
    • AI Tools and Applications in LIS Research
    • Ethical Considerations of AI in Scholarly Communication and Writing
    • Integrating AI Components into LIS Curriculum
    • AI Tools for Academic Libraries to Enhance Equitable Access
    • Applications of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Libraries
    • Smart and Intelligent Library Systems

·        Theme 2: Future of Research Metrics

    • AI-Driven Research Metrics and Evaluation
    • Research Information and Management Systems
    • Quality Metrics for Scholarly Content Assessment
    • Citation Standards, Policies, and Best Practices
    • Social Media and Altmetrics for Scholarly Impact
    • Responsible Metrics and Research Assessment Frameworks
    • Open Science and Transparent Research Evaluation

·        Theme 3: Indian Knowledge System & Libraries

    • Digital Preservation and Curation of IKS Resources
    • Infrastructures for Digital Archives of IKS
    • Web Archiving and Knowledge Repositories for IKS
    • Digital Literacy and Capacity Building for IKS Access
    • Promoting IKS through Libraries and Fostering Cultural Identity
    • Indigenous Knowledge Documentation and Metadata Standards
    • Role of Libraries in Dissemination and Mainstreaming of IKS

·        Theme 4: Transformative Libraries: Traditional to Vibrant Social Spaces

    • Sustainable and Green Library Practices
    • Libraries as Makerspaces and Innovation Hubs
    • Library Services for Multicultural and Diverse Populations
    • Libraries as Catalysts for Community Development
    • Capacity Building and Lifelong Learning Initiatives
    • Inclusive and Accessible Library Spaces
    • Libraries as Third Places and Social Commons

·        Theme 5: Emerging IPR Challenges and Libraries

    • Intellectual Property Rights: Issues and Implications for Libraries
    • Copyright and Fair Use in the Digital Era
    • Licensing and Access to E-Resources
    • Open Access, Creative Commons, and Rights Management
    • IPR Challenges in Digital Preservation and Archiving
    • Plagiarism, Academic Integrity, and Library Responsibilities
    • Role of Libraries in IPR Awareness and Advocacy

·        Theme 6: Reforming Library Policies: Embracing Inclusivity and Diversity

    • Metadata Standards and Protocols for Inclusive Digital Library Systems
    • Embedded Librarianship and User-Centered Services
    • Inclusion, Exclusion, and Equity in Library Policies
    • Community-Based Information Systems and Services
    • Digital Literacy and Capacity Building for All
    • Accessibility and Universal Design in Libraries
    • Policies for Supporting Marginalized and Diverse User Groups