International Conference on Re-imagining the Academic Libraries (ICRAL) 2025

Theme

Evidenced-Based Innovation on Contents, Technologies, and Services for Next Generation

Sub-themes

• Sub-theme 1: Evidence-based Innovative Collections, Technologies, and Services in Libraries
  • Evidence-based Library Collections, Acquisition & Dissemination
  • Collection Development Policies in the Digital Age
  • Electronic Resource Acquisition, Management and Implementation of Digital Right Management, Licensing Models, Licensing Agreements, ONOS
  • Innovative Technologies, Tools, and Best Practices to Enhance Usage
  • Digital Library Consortia & Shared Technologies in Diversified Environments
  • Case Studies on Licensing & Innovative Best Practices
  • Cooperative National and International Information Networks
  • Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Libraries
  • Copyright & IPR in the Digital Age
• Sub-theme 2: Sustainable & Innovative Infrastructures & Designing for Libraries
  • Design & Development of Library Infrastructure & International Standards
  • Collaborative Spaces & Learning Commons
  • Innovative Strategies in Transforming Libraries into Happening Places
  • Creative Library Designing, Modern Technologies & Infrastructures
  • Libraries as Social & Cultural Hubs
  • Libraries Beyond Walls
  • Green & Sustainable Libraries
  • Library Sustainability and SDG
• Sub-theme 3: Adaption, Adoption & Implementation of Technological Innovation in Libraries
  • Recent Trends in Technological Innovation
  • Open Source Software in Transforming Libraries
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI), ChatBot & Open AI, Blockchain Technology
  • Application of Augmented & Virtual Realities, IoT, Smart Libraries, QR Codes, VoIP
  • Discovery Systems, Information Retrieval, User Behavior Analysis & Modeling
  • Library Security Tools, Innovative Technologies, and Implementation
  • Data Analytics, Open Data & Best Practices
  • Big Data, Big Data-based Library Service & Applications, Big Data Innovation, User Behavior Modeling with Big Data, Big Data Privacy Concerns, Big Data in Research
  • Social Media Application in Libraries, Library 2.0, Tagging, Folksonomy
  • Evidence-based Innovative Library Marketing, Promotion & Outreach
  • Data Visualization Tools & Technologies, User Interface, and User Experience
  • Knowledge Management and Application in Digital Environment
  • Performance Measurement and Competitiveness, Ownership, and Collaborations of Libraries in the Digital Environment
  • Digital Preservation & Conservation of Manuscripts
• Sub-theme 4: Promotion and Adoption of Open Access in Libraries
  • Open Access & Open Science: Principles, Strategic Framework, Policy Practice, Innovative Practices, and Global Standards
  • Research Data Management in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs)
  • Supporting Research Data Lifecycle in Libraries
  • Digital Repositories & Data Sharing in Changing Scenarios
  • Modernizing Repositories for the Era of Open Science
  • Open Access Movement, Open Source Software in Libraries
  • Data Visualization and Open Source Data Visualization in Research
  • Open Education Resources, Collection Development, Policy & Implementation
  • MOOC
  • Open Access Publishing, Publishing Models, Licensing in the Digital Age
  • Analytics & Statistical Techniques & Application of Open Source Technologies
  • Role of Academic Libraries in Open Research
• Sub-theme 5: Role of Libraries in Supporting Research Ethics & Academic Integrity
  • Research Ethics & Academic Integrity
  • Issues and Challenges in Research Ethics, Research Policies, Research Regulations & Framework
  • Innovation through Research
  • Research Innovation, Ranking, Standards
  • Research Evaluation Technologies, Tools & Methodologies
  • Research Quality, Ethical Issues, Policies
  • Research, Innovation, and Ranking
  • IPR, Copyright & Copyleft in the Digital Age
  • Research Matrices & Best Practices in Research
  • Creative Commons in Research
  • Technological Innovation & Tools in Measurement of Research
  • Role of Professionals in Curbing Plagiarism
• Sub-theme 6: Evidence-based Innovative Best Practices in Libraries
  • Innovation and Leadership in Library Management
  • Cultivating Leadership Skills for Library Professionals
  • Role of Organizational Structure in Innovation – Centralization, Decentralization, etc.
  • Role of Academic Libraries in Capacity Building for Transformation
  • Strategic Planning and Management in Academic Libraries
  • Library Leadership & Strategic Role in Stimulating Innovation
  • Case Studies of Successful Library Leadership Initiatives
  • Effective Leadership for Successful Innovation in Libraries
  • Empowering Leaders for Tomorrow’s Libraries
  • Capacity Building & Planning for Employee Development
  • Strategic Planning for Student and Academic Engagement
  • Library Policies and Strategic Development
  • Role of Librarians in Fostering Innovation Culture
• Sub-theme 7: Creative and Innovative Leadership for Future Libraries
  • Innovative Practices, Case Studies, Strategic Practice
  • Success Stories, Showcases on Library Transformation
  • Innovative Strategies for Student Engagement
  • Role of Libraries in Institutional Ranking, Accreditation, Best Practices, Models, etc.
  • Innovative Approaches in Teaching and Learning, Engagement, Marketing, etc.
  • Technology-Enabled Learning, Information Literacy, Digital Information Literacy
  • Best Practices in Collaborative Projects and Partnerships
  • Application of Relevant SDG in Academic Libraries
  • National Education Policy (NEP-2020)
  • Role of Libraries in Viksit Bharat and Its Aims to Transform India into a Developed Nation
• Sub-theme 8: Preservation of Cultural Heritage in the Digital Age
  • Digitization for Cultural Heritage Protection and Knowledge Publication
  • Knowledge Economy and Publishing of Cultural Heritage
  • Digitization and Support for Cultural Heritage
  • New Services in Cultural Heritage
  • Libraries as Depositories for Cultural Heritage
  • Preservation of Cultural Heritage and Sustainability