Call for Papers:

We invite submissions from LIS professionals, stakeholders, and technology experts supporting the library profession for our upcoming summit. This event will feature participation from LIS professionals and External Affairs Ministries across the world. We welcome original papers that contribute to the advancement of the library and information science field.

About the Theme: Library Diplomacy

The proposed Global Library Summit envisions a transformative platform for fostering international collaboration and cooperation among libraries worldwide, aiming to enhance access to information, promote educational development, and preserve cultural heritage on a global scale. By pooling resources and expertise across nations, libraries can address shared challenges such as limited funding, technological disparities, and restricted access to diverse information sources. Collaborative initiatives like shared digital libraries, interlibrary loan systems, joint cataloging projects, and cooperative training programs for library staff can significantly elevate the quality and reach of library services globally. These efforts will not only encourage cultural exchange and mutual understanding but also support global integration and development. The summit will explore "Library Diplomacy," emphasizing the role of libraries as neutral grounds for dialogue, cross-cultural knowledge sharing, and international cooperation. By leveraging human and material resources, including digitized collections and technology, libraries can overcome barriers of language and geography, fostering cross-border understanding and collaboration. The Global Library Summit will highlight successful projects where libraries have acted as catalysts for global integration and peacebuilding, addressing the disparities in information and communication infrastructure that have historically limited access to knowledge in less developed regions. Through the exchange of best practices and the development of joint strategies, the summit aspires to strengthen international bonds, contributing to a more interconnected and peaceful world through the shared pursuit of knowledge. By fostering global collaboration in education and research, libraries play a pivotal role in building networks of expertise and driving innovation on an international scale. The summit, themed "Strengthening Library Cooperation," will bring together library best practices, success stories, case studies, and innovative ideas on a global platform.

Summit Sub Themes
Sub Theme 1: Libraries & Cultural Heritage Preservation
  • Cultural Heritage Archiving and Preservation
  • Digitization of Cultural Heritage
  • Protection of Cultural Heritage and Intellectual Property
  • Digital Repositories for Cultural Content
  • Taxonomy and Ontologies for Cultural Content Organization
  • Traditional Knowledge System
  • Culture and International Relations
  • Special Collections and Archives
  • Multilingual resources and services
Sub Theme 2: Library Resource Sharing
  • International initiatives in library resource sharing
  • E-Resources Consortium Models
  • Resource Sharing Models for Regional Library co-operations
  • E-Resources Subscription Models
  • E-resources for Education & Research
  • E-Resources: Usage analytics & Models, RoI, VoI
  • Open Access Literature: Open Access Publishing, Repositories, Open science, Open Research
Sub Theme 3: Public Library System
  • National Public Library System
  • Innovative Services in Public Libraries
  • Public Library Infrastructure
  • Children and Youth Services
  • Funding and Resource Mobilization
  • Community Engagement and Outreach
  • Rural/Village Knowledge centres
  • Makers Space / Experience centers
  • Public Libraries as social and Cultural hubs
  • Expert Groups
Sub Theme 4: Technologies for Libraries
  • Library Automation Technologies
  • ERM Tools and Technologies
  • Information Storage & Retrieval Platforms
  • Digital Libraries & Digitization, OCR Technologies
  • Artificial Intelligence in Libraries
  • Tools for Immersive and Interactive content creation
  • Metaverse / Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality
  • Collaborative 3D Content Creation
Sub Theme 5: Capacity Building and User Engagement
  • MOOCs for LIS Professionals
  • Information/Digital literacy
  • Exchange programs for library professionals
  • User Engagement and Community Services
  • User studies
  • Libraries' role in promoting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • Formulating regional library policies and standards
Sub Theme 6: Case Studies & Best Practices
Important Dates:

  • Abstract submissions: January 10th, 2025, 23:59 PT
  • Acceptance 13th January 2025
  • Reviews and Decisions to authors: 15th, January 2025
  • Submission of Full Text Papers 5th February 15th, 2025
  • Summit Volume Publication through the reputed International Publishers 15th March 2025
  • Selected Papers will be published in the SCI-Indexed Journals
  • Paper Presenters will receive 50% Discount (Limiting to Rs.2000) on the Registration Fee and Free Accommodation at South Asian University Hostels
  • Paper Presentation Certificates will be issued

Please submit your papers to the following email ID: papers.gls25@sau.int


Note: If you have already submitted your paper through the website but have not received any communication from the Editorial Team, you are kindly requested to resubmit your paper to the above email ID.

Author Guidelines for Submitting Papers:
  • Papers must not exceed 5000 words in length (2000 words for work-in-progress papers), including abstracts, figures, references, and appendices. Send a short biography of up to 50 words of the presenting author in a separate document, with a photograph if possible.
  • Before submitting paper, please ensure that it has been carefully read for typographical and grammatical errors. Papers will be returned if the standard of English is not considered to be good enough for publication.
  • Papers Should be plagiarism free. A Similarity check will be carried out using reputed plagiarism tools, and plagiarized papers will be returned that cross the similarity threshold of 10% with 14 consecutive world filters On
  • Papers should submitted as a .docx attachment by email to the conference manager. The email address is given on the conference call for papers.
  • Papers must not be sent in PDF format and should not be zipped.
  • Papers can be produced in any PC or MAC version of Microsoft Word using Times New Roman font 12 pt for the main text.
  • Set the page size to A4 with margins of 2.54cm all around. Please do not insert headers, footers, or page numbers. Do not refer to page numbers in your text as these will be changed..
  • Put the title of the paper in bold, left-aligned, at the top of the first page only.
  • Then, on the next line, put the names of the authors.
  • A 300-word abstract should follow. Include up to 6 keywords or phrases
  • The main body of the text should be in Times New Roman 12 point, single-spaced, and fully justified. Please use normal capitalization within the text and do not use boldface for emphasis. Italics are acceptable. All headings should use initial capitals only, excepting for use of Acronyms.
  • Figures and tables should be placed as close to their reference point in the text as possible. All figures and tables must have titles and must be referenced from within the text. Avoid color diagrams, as the proceedings will be printed in black and white. Images must be inserted as picture files (.gif, .jpg, .bmp, .pct, .png, .psd). You may be asked to supply the pictures as separate files.
  • Please avoid the use of footnotes. Endnotes are not permitted, and papers containing them will be returned.
  • References should follow the APA referencing style

Abstract / Full Text Papers may please be sent to the following email ID:

papers.gls25@sau.int

Note: As per the new editorial guidelines,those authors who have already submitted their papers shall also upload their Abstract to the above email ID