international agencies; and for intellectual development and
Ambedkar University Delhi
About Organisers
DELNET - DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK
DELNET- Developing Library Network was established as a
Society in 1992. It was initially supported by the Department
of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Informatics
Centre, Ministry of Communication and Information
Technology, Government of India. It is located in Jawaharlal
Nehru University (JNU) Campus, New Delhi. DELNET is a
major resource sharing library network in South Asia
connecting nearly 6000 libraries in India and eight other
countries. These libraries include academic libraries
(Universities and Colleges), government libraries, libraries of
R & D organisations, among others. DELNET provides access
to millions of resources comprising e-books, e-journals, and
other resources including more than 3 crore records of
books, journals, periodical articles, video-recordings, sound
recordings, theses and dissertations etc. DELNET has recently
launched the Discovery Portal for member-institutions.
DELNET provides the Inter-library Loan and document
delivery service which is the best in South Asia. The service is
being offered to promote resource sharing at the national
and international levels among member-libraries of DELNET.
In order to modernise and network libraries, DELNET
provides DelPlus - the Library Management Software free of
charge to member-libraries. DELNET also offers support for
installing Koha software to its member libraries. DELNET has
a consortium for e-books and e-journals.
DELNET arranges training programmes, lectures, workshops
and the National Convention on Knowledge, Library and
Information on Networking (NACLIN) every year.
More details are available at www.delnet.nic.in
4
Hotel in Jaipur with a close proximity to Jaipur International
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (Ambedkar University
Delhi or AUD) is a public University with a multi campus,
unitary structure with research, postgraduate and
undergraduate programmes in the social sciences and the
humanities. The Ambedkar University Delhi was established
by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
through an Act of Legislature in 2007 and was notified in July
2008. Mandated to focus on research and teaching in the
social sciences and humanities and guided by Dr Ambedkar's
vision of bridging equality and social justice with excellence,
AUD considers it to be its mission to create sustainable and
effective linkages between access to and success in higher
education. AUD is committed to creating an institutional
culture characterized by humanism, non-hierarchical and
collegial environment, teamwork and nurturance of
creativity. AUD has a rich and rapidly growing library located
on both campuses, with a fast-growing subscription base of
e-journals and resources. AUD library is running in three
campuses - Kashmere Gate Campus, Karampura Campus and
Lodhi Road Campus. The libraries are fully online and can be
accessed both on and off campus. More details are available
at www.aud.ac.in
Society for Library Professionals (SLP): The Society for
Library Professionals (SLP) was established on 3 January 2008
under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The role of this
Society is to achieve high standard of Librarianship in India.
This will be achieved by the development of strong linkages
among libraries and information centres across the globe;
promotion of the library and information science profession
in India by fostering collaboration with national and
education exchange of its members. More details are available
at www.slp.org.in
Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA: The Special Libraries
Airport, Railway station, etc. More details available at
www.royalorchidhotels.com/hotel-royal-orchid-jaipur
Tel: 0141-7191919
ICRL 2018
Association, USA established in 1909 (more than 107 years old)
International Conference on Reshaping Libraries:
Places of Interest in and around Jaipur Emerging Global Technologies and Trends
is one of the largest professional non-profit association across
Jaipur is the well-known tourist destination in India and is
Globe with approximately 9,000 members in 83 countries with
Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City. It is surrounded by three hill
Celebrating February 1-3, 2018 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
58 chapters and 25 divisions. More details are available at DELNET Silver
forts and series of palaces. The places of interest include its City
www.sla.org Jubilee year Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur
Palace complex including the museum; Jantar Mantar, Hawa
SLA Asian Chapter: The Asian chapter of SLA is one of the
Mahal; Albert Hall; Jal Mahal; Amer Fort, B. M. Birla www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL2018
fastest growing chapters with members from around the Asia
Planetarium among many other places of attraction. Jaipur is
and world. It has over 150 members from India, Indonesia,
famous for its bazaars that specialize in Rajasthani jewellery,
Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan,
fabric and shoes.
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, UK, and USA. More details are
available at www.asia.sla.org
How to Reach Jaipur, Rajasthan
By Air: Jaipur is well-connected by various domestic airlines.
By Rail: Jaipur Railway Station (Jaipur Junction) is a major
railway station and the head quarters of the North Western
Railways. It is connected on the broad gauge with major Indian
cities. Shatabdi train is connecting Jaipur with Delhi.
By Road: Jaipur is well connected with the Capital City of Delhi.
It is 268 kms away from Delhi. The journey by bus and train can
be undertaken. It is five hours journey by road. Climate
The climate during the month of February will be pleasant at
About the Venue around 23 degree Celsius with cool evenings. The
Hotel Royal Orchid, Tonk Road, Dungarpur, Jaipur is a 5 star participants are advised to carry light woolens.
Chief Patrons : Dr. J.P. Das, President, DELNET, New Delhi
Prof. Shyam B. Menon, Vice Chancellor, Ambedkar University Delhi Organised by
Chairman : Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, New Delhi
Organising Secretaries : Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET, New Delhi
Dr. Debal C. Kar, University Librarian, Ambedkar University Delhi
Dr. P.K. Jain, Librarian, IEG, Delhi
Coordinators : Dr. Parveen Babbar, Deputy Librarian, JNU, New Delhi & Member SLP DELNET
Mr. Deepak Yadav, Senior Network Assistant, DELNET, New Delhi Developing Library Network Ambedkar University Delhi
Ms. Alka Rai, Assistant Librarian, AUD, Kashmere Gate Campus/Lodhi Road Campus www.delnet.nic.in In Association with www.aud.ac.in
Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant, Librarian, AUD, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi
Mr. Deep Singh, Librarian, MNIT Jaipur & Convenor, Local Coordination Committe, Jaipur SLA
Connecting People
and Information
Society for Library Professionals (SLP) Special Libraries Association
www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL2018 International Library and Information
Professional Summit (I-LIPS 2018)
(SLA, USA), Asian Chapter
The libraries around the world have been facing unprecedented changes due to the growing digital and ICT Submission of Papers • Papers should be typed in 8.5”x11” page size, 1.25” Participation Fee Dr. P.K.Jain
revolutions in the recent past. Libraries expect both evolution and revolution in present time to reshape and margins, 12 point Times Roman and double spaced. Librarian
We invite submissions of: INDIA & SAARC Countries
reinvent themselves not only to respond to the pressures of users and technology, but to be flexible enough to Papers be typed in MS Word format. Institute of Economic Growth & Secretary, SLP
Early Bird Registration $ 3500 + $ 630 (18% GST) = $ 4130 University of Delhi Enclave, Delhi- 110007. India
adapt to the world of tomorrow. • Future oriented thought-pieces arising out of current • Every paper has to be accompanied by a copyright (till December 31,2017) Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410
research declaration form according to the format available on the
Libraries need to deal with increased competition from rising users expectations, which is brought about by After December 31, 2017 $ 4000 + $ 720 (18% GST) = $ 4720 Mobile: 91-9899110787
convenience and availability of advance technologies on the web. The challenge for libraries is to understand the • Original Research papers presenting theoretical solutions, conference website www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL 2018
DELNET Members, $ 3000 + $ 540 (18% GST) = $ 3540 E-mail: pkjain1310@gmail.com; pkjain@iegindia.org
technologies that are reshaping and will continue to reshape the future and how to strategically adapt themselves. but with a clear illustration on how these solutions can be • At least one of the authors listed in the paper must SLA Members &
The way users think about libraries is already changing dramatically. With increasing digitization and inter- applied register for ICRL 2018 within one week after the paper Mr. Deepak Yadav
Participants from Rajasthan
connectivity, it is important for libraries to cultivate an ecosystem of innovation around its users. Implementation of • Position papers presenting opinions on some aspect of has been accepted for presentation in ICRL 2018. Senior Network Assistant
practice, or describing work that is still in progress, but Outside India DELNET, New Delhi
innovative technologies in libraries like use of self service printing, improved scanning solutions, use of drones for • The completed paper should be sent electronically to
sufficiently mature to warrant attention Early Bird Registration $ 160 (inclusive of GST) Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mob: 91-9818282323
delivering books, mobile technologies for disseminating information, electronic publishing and knowledge hkkaul@gmail.com and a copy to icrl2018@gmail.com
(till December 31,2017) E-mail: d9818282323@gmail.com
organization systems, cloud computing applications, data mining and text analytics, augmented reality, context- • Posters outlining experiences and case studies specifying • Also send the copyright declaration at the following After December 31, 2017 $ 200 (inclusive of GST) Dr. Parveen Babbar
aware computing and several other technological tools is becoming very essential. The International Conference on requirements, challenges or opportunities address: Deputy Librarian
Reshaping Libraries: Emerging Global Technologies and Trends (ICRL-2018) is going to discuss these and other *Participation fee is non-refundable.
• Best practices Dr. H. K. Kaul Jawaharlal Nehru University & Member, SLP
pressing issues for librarians around the world and would also aim at identifying technologies that would suit the
libraries and LIS Professionals. The International Conference is being organized as part of the Silver Jubilee Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes Director & Chairman, ICRL 2018 DELNET GSTIN is 07AAAAD2288G1ZV New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067
Celebrations of DELNET - Developing Library Network in collaboration with the Ambedkar University, Delhi; Society are invited from professionals. The papers should be based DELNET - Developing Library Network Mob: 91-9013358771
on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Surveys on JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Accommodation Email: parveenbabbar@gmail.com
for Library Professionals (SLP) and Special Libraries Association (SLA, USA), Asian Chapter from February 1-3, 2018.
Internet use/E-Journals Usage in libraries will not be Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070. You are requested to make the bookings directly. The details
Ms. Alka Rai
Conference Theme: Reshaping
Libraries: Emerging Global Technologies and Trends accepted. E-mail: hkkaul@gmail.com; director@delnet.ren.nic.in of hotels and guest houses with tariff is available on our
Assistant Librarian
The Conference will focus on the conference theme and the following related themes: Phone: 011-26741111; Mob.: 09891016667 website. Kindly write to us for any assistance.
Guidelines for Paper Submission Ambedkar University Delhi
1. Re-shaping Libraries d. Consortium Building and Case b. Copyright and Open Access Conference Language Addresses for Communication Email: alka@aud.ac.in
• Papers should not normally exceed 5000 words or 16
a. Reinventing Libraries Studies Publishing, Self Archiving, and Open double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. The conference language is English. For queries regarding participation, booking of exhibition etc. Dr. Dinesh Kumar
b. Digitality, Maker Space and Learning e. Exploring the Web for Quality Content Access Policy; Kindly contact Conference Organising Secretaries and Assistant Librarian
• Each paper should contain an abstract, upto ten Who Should Attend?
in Libraries 3. Digital Innovations and Technologies c. Electronic Publications, Pricing Conference Coordinators. Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmere Gate Campus
Models and Digital Archiving; keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references.
c. New Innovations and Trends in in Libraries Librarians, Library Staff and other Library and Information Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006
The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum Dr. Sangeeta Kaul
Libraries a. New Global Technologies for Libraries d. National and International and substance of the paper. Science (LIS) Professionals, Faculty in LIS, Educational Network Manager
Cooperation and Collaboration in Technology and Information Technology, Knowledge Seekers,
Payments For Registration & Accommodation,
d. Refurbishment of Libraries b. New Social Media Applications in DELNET-Developing Library Network, JNU Campus,
Libraries Knowledge Access and Management; • The conclusion should include the recommendations Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
etc.
e. User Engagement made in the paper.
5. Global Trends in Managing Human Content Management Experts, Information Management Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mobile : 91-9810329992 All payments for Registration should be sent by demand
Strategies/Redesigning & Revamping c. Mobile-based Applications in
Resource in Libraries • The keywords which describe the main issues discussed Experts, Professional Staff of IT Companies, Industrialists, E-mail: sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in; sangskaul2003@yahoo.co.in draft/NEFT to the following DELNET address drawn in favour
Libraries Libraries: Case Studies
a. New Skills for LIS Professionals. should be given in alphabetical order. Technology Managers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Web: www.delnet.nic.in of ‘DELNET’ payable at New Delhi. The bank details of DELNET
f. Futuristic Design of Libraries d. Digital Futures: Strategies for Managers and Knowledge Managers. are mentioned below. Kindly inform us the bank UTR number
2. Cooperation and Networking for Developing World Class Libraries b. Leadership. • The paper should contain the author’s name, designation, Dr. Debal C. Kar once the transaction is made.
Building Collections and 4. Managing Knowledge and Change in 6. Library User Engagement Strategies organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. Important Dates University Librarian
Account Holder’s Name : DELNET-Developing Library Network
Connections Libraries a. User Needs and Expectations • All references should be presented according to the Last Date for Submission of Papers: December 20, 2017 Ambedkar University Delhi
a. New Library Cooperation: Case a. Indigenous Knowledge Creation, b. Personalised Services to Library Users C h i c a g o M a n u a l o f S t y l e Kashmere Gate Campus, Lothian Road, Account No. : SB A/c No. 1065410992
Studies Content Development and Digital Last Date for Registration: February 1, 2018 Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006 Bank Name & Address : Central Bank of India, Khan Market,
c. Advanced Service Models for Library ( h t t p : / / w w w. c h i c a g o m a n u a l o f s t y l e . o r g / t o o l s _
b. Collaborative Digitization and Sharing Libraries; Users citationguide.html) Tel : 91-11-23865084 Mob: 91-9811392242 New Delhi-110003
E-mail: debal@aud.ac.in Web : www.aud.ac.in
c. New Resource Sharing Models IFSC Code No. : CBIN 0280310

1 2 3
The libraries around the world have been facing unprecedented changes due to the growing digital and ICT Submission of Papers • Papers should be typed in 8.5”x11” page size, 1.25” Participation Fee Dr. P.K.Jain
revolutions in the recent past. Libraries expect both evolution and revolution in present time to reshape and margins, 12 point Times Roman and double spaced. Librarian
We invite submissions of: INDIA & SAARC Countries
reinvent themselves not only to respond to the pressures of users and technology, but to be flexible enough to Papers be typed in MS Word format. Institute of Economic Growth & Secretary, SLP
Early Bird Registration $ 3500 + $ 630 (18% GST) = $ 4130 University of Delhi Enclave, Delhi- 110007. India
adapt to the world of tomorrow. • Future oriented thought-pieces arising out of current • Every paper has to be accompanied by a copyright (till December 31,2017) Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410
research declaration form according to the format available on the
Libraries need to deal with increased competition from rising users expectations, which is brought about by After December 31, 2017 $ 4000 + $ 720 (18% GST) = $ 4720 Mobile: 91-9899110787
convenience and availability of advance technologies on the web. The challenge for libraries is to understand the • Original Research papers presenting theoretical solutions, conference website www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL 2018
DELNET Members, $ 3000 + $ 540 (18% GST) = $ 3540 E-mail: pkjain1310@gmail.com; pkjain@iegindia.org
technologies that are reshaping and will continue to reshape the future and how to strategically adapt themselves. but with a clear illustration on how these solutions can be • At least one of the authors listed in the paper must SLA Members &
The way users think about libraries is already changing dramatically. With increasing digitization and inter- applied register for ICRL 2018 within one week after the paper Mr. Deepak Yadav
Participants from Rajasthan
connectivity, it is important for libraries to cultivate an ecosystem of innovation around its users. Implementation of • Position papers presenting opinions on some aspect of has been accepted for presentation in ICRL 2018. Senior Network Assistant
practice, or describing work that is still in progress, but Outside India DELNET, New Delhi
innovative technologies in libraries like use of self service printing, improved scanning solutions, use of drones for • The completed paper should be sent electronically to
sufficiently mature to warrant attention Early Bird Registration $ 160 (inclusive of GST) Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mob: 91-9818282323
delivering books, mobile technologies for disseminating information, electronic publishing and knowledge hkkaul@gmail.com and a copy to icrl2018@gmail.com
(till December 31,2017) E-mail: d9818282323@gmail.com
organization systems, cloud computing applications, data mining and text analytics, augmented reality, context- • Posters outlining experiences and case studies specifying • Also send the copyright declaration at the following After December 31, 2017 $ 200 (inclusive of GST) Dr. Parveen Babbar
aware computing and several other technological tools is becoming very essential. The International Conference on requirements, challenges or opportunities address: Deputy Librarian
Reshaping Libraries: Emerging Global Technologies and Trends (ICRL-2018) is going to discuss these and other *Participation fee is non-refundable.
• Best practices Dr. H. K. Kaul Jawaharlal Nehru University & Member, SLP
pressing issues for librarians around the world and would also aim at identifying technologies that would suit the
libraries and LIS Professionals. The International Conference is being organized as part of the Silver Jubilee Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes Director & Chairman, ICRL 2018 DELNET GSTIN is 07AAAAD2288G1ZV New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067
Celebrations of DELNET - Developing Library Network in collaboration with the Ambedkar University, Delhi; Society are invited from professionals. The papers should be based DELNET - Developing Library Network Mob: 91-9013358771
on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Surveys on JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Accommodation Email: parveenbabbar@gmail.com
for Library Professionals (SLP) and Special Libraries Association (SLA, USA), Asian Chapter from February 1-3, 2018.
Internet use/E-Journals Usage in libraries will not be Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070. You are requested to make the bookings directly. The details
Ms. Alka Rai
Conference Theme: Reshaping
Libraries: Emerging Global Technologies and Trends accepted. E-mail: hkkaul@gmail.com; director@delnet.ren.nic.in of hotels and guest houses with tariff is available on our
Assistant Librarian
The Conference will focus on the conference theme and the following related themes: Phone: 011-26741111; Mob.: 09891016667 website. Kindly write to us for any assistance.
Guidelines for Paper Submission Ambedkar University Delhi
1. Re-shaping Libraries d. Consortium Building and Case b. Copyright and Open Access Conference Language Addresses for Communication Email: alka@aud.ac.in
• Papers should not normally exceed 5000 words or 16
a. Reinventing Libraries Studies Publishing, Self Archiving, and Open double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. The conference language is English. For queries regarding participation, booking of exhibition etc. Dr. Dinesh Kumar
b. Digitality, Maker Space and Learning e. Exploring the Web for Quality Content Access Policy; Kindly contact Conference Organising Secretaries and Assistant Librarian
• Each paper should contain an abstract, upto ten Who Should Attend?
in Libraries 3. Digital Innovations and Technologies c. Electronic Publications, Pricing Conference Coordinators. Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmere Gate Campus
Models and Digital Archiving; keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references.
c. New Innovations and Trends in in Libraries Librarians, Library Staff and other Library and Information Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006
The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum Dr. Sangeeta Kaul
Libraries a. New Global Technologies for Libraries d. National and International and substance of the paper. Science (LIS) Professionals, Faculty in LIS, Educational Network Manager
Cooperation and Collaboration in Technology and Information Technology, Knowledge Seekers,
Payments For Registration & Accommodation,
d. Refurbishment of Libraries b. New Social Media Applications in DELNET-Developing Library Network, JNU Campus,
Libraries Knowledge Access and Management; • The conclusion should include the recommendations Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
etc.
e. User Engagement made in the paper.
5. Global Trends in Managing Human Content Management Experts, Information Management Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mobile : 91-9810329992 All payments for Registration should be sent by demand
Strategies/Redesigning & Revamping c. Mobile-based Applications in
Resource in Libraries • The keywords which describe the main issues discussed Experts, Professional Staff of IT Companies, Industrialists, E-mail: sangs@delnet.ren.nic.in; sangskaul2003@yahoo.co.in draft/NEFT to the following DELNET address drawn in favour
Libraries Libraries: Case Studies
a. New Skills for LIS Professionals. should be given in alphabetical order. Technology Managers, Media Experts, Knowledge Centre Web: www.delnet.nic.in of ‘DELNET’ payable at New Delhi. The bank details of DELNET
f. Futuristic Design of Libraries d. Digital Futures: Strategies for Managers and Knowledge Managers. are mentioned below. Kindly inform us the bank UTR number
2. Cooperation and Networking for Developing World Class Libraries b. Leadership. • The paper should contain the author’s name, designation, Dr. Debal C. Kar once the transaction is made.
Building Collections and 4. Managing Knowledge and Change in 6. Library User Engagement Strategies organisation, address, telephone, fax, and E-mail address. Important Dates University Librarian
Account Holder’s Name : DELNET-Developing Library Network
Connections Libraries a. User Needs and Expectations • All references should be presented according to the Last Date for Submission of Papers: December 20, 2017 Ambedkar University Delhi
a. New Library Cooperation: Case a. Indigenous Knowledge Creation, b. Personalised Services to Library Users C h i c a g o M a n u a l o f S t y l e Kashmere Gate Campus, Lothian Road, Account No. : SB A/c No. 1065410992
Studies Content Development and Digital Last Date for Registration: February 1, 2018 Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006 Bank Name & Address : Central Bank of India, Khan Market,
c. Advanced Service Models for Library ( h t t p : / / w w w. c h i c a g o m a n u a l o f s t y l e . o r g / t o o l s _
b. Collaborative Digitization and Sharing Libraries; Users citationguide.html) Tel : 91-11-23865084 Mob: 91-9811392242 New Delhi-110003
E-mail: debal@aud.ac.in Web : www.aud.ac.in
c. New Resource Sharing Models IFSC Code No. : CBIN 0280310

1 2 3
The libraries around the world have been facing unprecedented changes due to the growing digital and ICT Submission of Papers • Papers should be typed in 8.5”x11” page size, 1.25” Participation Fee Dr. P.K.Jain
revolutions in the recent past. Libraries expect both evolution and revolution in present time to reshape and margins, 12 point Times Roman and double spaced. Librarian
We invite submissions of: INDIA & SAARC Countries
reinvent themselves not only to respond to the pressures of users and technology, but to be flexible enough to Papers be typed in MS Word format. Institute of Economic Growth & Secretary, SLP
Early Bird Registration $ 3500 + $ 630 (18% GST) = $ 4130 University of Delhi Enclave, Delhi- 110007. India
adapt to the world of tomorrow. • Future oriented thought-pieces arising out of current • Every paper has to be accompanied by a copyright (till December 31,2017) Ph. 91-11-27667463 Fax: 91-11-27667410
research declaration form according to the format available on the
Libraries need to deal with increased competition from rising users expectations, which is brought about by After December 31, 2017 $ 4000 + $ 720 (18% GST) = $ 4720 Mobile: 91-9899110787
convenience and availability of advance technologies on the web. The challenge for libraries is to understand the • Original Research papers presenting theoretical solutions, conference website www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL 2018
DELNET Members, $ 3000 + $ 540 (18% GST) = $ 3540 E-mail: pkjain1310@gmail.com; pkjain@iegindia.org
technologies that are reshaping and will continue to reshape the future and how to strategically adapt themselves. but with a clear illustration on how these solutions can be • At least one of the authors listed in the paper must SLA Members &
The way users think about libraries is already changing dramatically. With increasing digitization and inter- applied register for ICRL 2018 within one week after the paper Mr. Deepak Yadav
Participants from Rajasthan
connectivity, it is important for libraries to cultivate an ecosystem of innovation around its users. Implementation of • Position papers presenting opinions on some aspect of has been accepted for presentation in ICRL 2018. Senior Network Assistant
practice, or describing work that is still in progress, but Outside India DELNET, New Delhi
innovative technologies in libraries like use of self service printing, improved scanning solutions, use of drones for • The completed paper should be sent electronically to
sufficiently mature to warrant attention Early Bird Registration $ 160 (inclusive of GST) Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mob: 91-9818282323
delivering books, mobile technologies for disseminating information, electronic publishing and knowledge hkkaul@gmail.com and a copy to icrl2018@gmail.com
(till December 31,2017) E-mail: d9818282323@gmail.com
organization systems, cloud computing applications, data mining and text analytics, augmented reality, context- • Posters outlining experiences and case studies specifying • Also send the copyright declaration at the following After December 31, 2017 $ 200 (inclusive of GST) Dr. Parveen Babbar
aware computing and several other technological tools is becoming very essential. The International Conference on requirements, challenges or opportunities address: Deputy Librarian
Reshaping Libraries: Emerging Global Technologies and Trends (ICRL-2018) is going to discuss these and other *Participation fee is non-refundable.
• Best practices Dr. H. K. Kaul Jawaharlal Nehru University & Member, SLP
pressing issues for librarians around the world and would also aim at identifying technologies that would suit the
libraries and LIS Professionals. The International Conference is being organized as part of the Silver Jubilee Original papers on the above sub-themes or related themes Director & Chairman, ICRL 2018 DELNET GSTIN is 07AAAAD2288G1ZV New Mehrauli Road, New Delhi-110067
Celebrations of DELNET - Developing Library Network in collaboration with the Ambedkar University, Delhi; Society are invited from professionals. The papers should be based DELNET - Developing Library Network Mob: 91-9013358771
on research surveys, case studies or action plans. Surveys on JNU Campus, Nelson Mandela Road, Accommodation Email: parveenbabbar@gmail.com
for Library Professionals (SLP) and Special Libraries Association (SLA, USA), Asian Chapter from February 1-3, 2018.
Internet use/E-Journals Usage in libraries will not be Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070. You are requested to make the bookings directly. The details
Ms. Alka Rai
Conference Theme: Reshaping
Libraries: Emerging Global Technologies and Trends accepted. E-mail: hkkaul@gmail.com; director@delnet.ren.nic.in of hotels and guest houses with tariff is available on our
Assistant Librarian
The Conference will focus on the conference theme and the following related themes: Phone: 011-26741111; Mob.: 09891016667 website. Kindly write to us for any assistance.
Guidelines for Paper Submission Ambedkar University Delhi
1. Re-shaping Libraries d. Consortium Building and Case b. Copyright and Open Access Conference Language Addresses for Communication Email: alka@aud.ac.in
• Papers should not normally exceed 5000 words or 16
a. Reinventing Libraries Studies Publishing, Self Archiving, and Open double-spaced pages, besides tables, diagrams, etc. The conference language is English. For queries regarding participation, booking of exhibition etc. Dr. Dinesh Kumar
b. Digitality, Maker Space and Learning e. Exploring the Web for Quality Content Access Policy; Kindly contact Conference Organising Secretaries and Assistant Librarian
• Each paper should contain an abstract, upto ten Who Should Attend?
in Libraries 3. Digital Innovations and Technologies c. Electronic Publications, Pricing Conference Coordinators. Ambedkar University Delhi, Kashmere Gate Campus
Models and Digital Archiving; keywords, body of the paper, conclusion and references.
c. New Innovations and Trends in in Libraries Librarians, Library Staff and other Library and Information Lothian Road, Kashmere Gate, Delhi-110006
The abstract should state in about 150 words the sum Dr. Sangeeta Kaul
Libraries a. New Global Technologies for Libraries d. National and International and substance of the paper. Science (LIS) Professionals, Faculty in LIS, Educational Network Manager
Cooperation and Collaboration in Technology and Information Technology, Knowledge Seekers,
Payments For Registration & Accommodation,
d. Refurbishment of Libraries b. New Social Media Applications in DELNET-Developing Library Network, JNU Campus,
Libraries Knowledge Access and Management; • The conclusion should include the recommendations Leaders in Knowledge Industry, Government Officials, Nelson Mandela Road, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi-110070
etc.
e. User Engagement made in the paper.
5. Global Trends in Managing Human Content Management Experts, Information Management Tel. : 91-11-26742222, 26741266 Mobile : 91-9810329992 All payments for Registration should be sent by demand
Strategies/Redesigning & Revamping c. Mobile-based Applications in
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About Organisers
DELNET - DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK
DELNET- Developing Library Network was established as a
Society in 1992. It was initially supported by the Department
of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Informatics
Centre, Ministry of Communication and Information
Technology, Government of India. It is located in Jawaharlal
Nehru University (JNU) Campus, New Delhi. DELNET is a
major resource sharing library network in South Asia
connecting nearly 6000 libraries in India and eight other
countries. These libraries include academic libraries
(Universities and Colleges), government libraries, libraries of
R & D organisations, among others. DELNET provides access
to millions of resources comprising e-books, e-journals, and
other resources including more than 3 crore records of
books, journals, periodical articles, video-recordings, sound
recordings, theses and dissertations etc. DELNET has recently
launched the Discovery Portal for member-institutions.
DELNET provides the Inter-library Loan and document
delivery service which is the best in South Asia. The service is
being offered to promote resource sharing at the national
and international levels among member-libraries of DELNET.
In order to modernise and network libraries, DELNET
provides DelPlus - the Library Management Software free of
charge to member-libraries. DELNET also offers support for
installing Koha software to its member libraries. DELNET has
a consortium for e-books and e-journals.
DELNET arranges training programmes, lectures, workshops
and the National Convention on Knowledge, Library and
Information on Networking (NACLIN) every year.
More details are available at www.delnet.nic.in
4
Ambedkar University Delhi
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (Ambedkar University
Delhi or AUD) is a public University with a multi campus,
unitary structure with research, postgraduate and
undergraduate programmes in the social sciences and the
humanities. The Ambedkar University Delhi was established
by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
through an Act of Legislature in 2007 and was notified in July
2008. Mandated to focus on research and teaching in the
social sciences and humanities and guided by Dr Ambedkar's
vision of bridging equality and social justice with excellence,
AUD considers it to be its mission to create sustainable and
effective linkages between access to and success in higher
education. AUD is committed to creating an institutional
culture characterized by humanism, non-hierarchical and
collegial environment, teamwork and nurturance of
creativity. AUD has a rich and rapidly growing library located
on both campuses, with a fast-growing subscription base of
e-journals and resources. AUD library is running in three
campuses - Kashmere Gate Campus, Karampura Campus and
Lodhi Road Campus. The libraries are fully online and can be
accessed both on and off campus. More details are available
at www.aud.ac.in
Society for Library Professionals (SLP): The Society for
Library Professionals (SLP) was established on 3 January 2008
under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The role of this
Society is to achieve high standard of Librarianship in India.
This will be achieved by the development of strong linkages
among libraries and information centres across the globe;
promotion of the library and information science profession
in India by fostering collaboration with national and
international agencies; and for intellectual development and Hotel in Jaipur with a close proximity to Jaipur International
education exchange of its members. More details are available
at www.slp.org.in
Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA: The Special Libraries
Airport, Railway station, etc. More details available at
www.royalorchidhotels.com/hotel-royal-orchid-jaipur
Tel: 0141-7191919
ICRL 2018
Association, USA established in 1909 (more than 107 years old)
International Conference on Reshaping Libraries:
Places of Interest in and around Jaipur Emerging Global Technologies and Trends
is one of the largest professional non-profit association across
Jaipur is the well-known tourist destination in India and is
Globe with approximately 9,000 members in 83 countries with
Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City. It is surrounded by three hill
Celebrating February 1-3, 2018 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
58 chapters and 25 divisions. More details are available at DELNET Silver
forts and series of palaces. The places of interest include its City
www.sla.org Jubilee year Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur
Palace complex including the museum; Jantar Mantar, Hawa
SLA Asian Chapter: The Asian chapter of SLA is one of the
Mahal; Albert Hall; Jal Mahal; Amer Fort, B. M. Birla www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL2018
fastest growing chapters with members from around the Asia
Planetarium among many other places of attraction. Jaipur is
and world. It has over 150 members from India, Indonesia,
famous for its bazaars that specialize in Rajasthani jewellery,
Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan,
fabric and shoes.
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, UK, and USA. More details are
available at www.asia.sla.org
How to Reach Jaipur, Rajasthan
By Air: Jaipur is well-connected by various domestic airlines.
By Rail: Jaipur Railway Station (Jaipur Junction) is a major
railway station and the head quarters of the North Western
Railways. It is connected on the broad gauge with major Indian
cities. Shatabdi train is connecting Jaipur with Delhi.
By Road: Jaipur is well connected with the Capital City of Delhi.
It is 268 kms away from Delhi. The journey by bus and train can
be undertaken. It is five hours journey by road. Climate
The climate during the month of February will be pleasant at
About the Venue around 23 degree Celsius with cool evenings. The
Hotel Royal Orchid, Tonk Road, Dungarpur, Jaipur is a 5 star participants are advised to carry light woolens.
Chief Patrons : Dr. J.P. Das, President, DELNET, New Delhi
Prof. Shyam B. Menon, Vice Chancellor, Ambedkar University Delhi Organised by
Chairman : Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, New Delhi
Organising Secretaries : Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET, New Delhi
Dr. Debal C. Kar, University Librarian, Ambedkar University Delhi
Dr. P.K. Jain, Librarian, IEG, Delhi
Coordinators : Dr. Parveen Babbar, Deputy Librarian, JNU, New Delhi & Member SLP DELNET
Mr. Deepak Yadav, Senior Network Assistant, DELNET, New Delhi Developing Library Network Ambedkar University Delhi
Ms. Alka Rai, Assistant Librarian, AUD, Kashmere Gate Campus/Lodhi Road Campus www.delnet.nic.in In Association with www.aud.ac.in
Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant, Librarian, AUD, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi
Mr. Deep Singh, Librarian, MNIT Jaipur & Convenor, Local Coordination Committe, Jaipur SLA
Connecting People
and Information
Society for Library Professionals (SLP) Special Libraries Association
www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL2018 International Library and Information
Professional Summit (I-LIPS 2018)
(SLA, USA), Asian Chapter

About Organisers
DELNET - DEVELOPING LIBRARY NETWORK
DELNET- Developing Library Network was established as a
Society in 1992. It was initially supported by the Department
of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Informatics
Centre, Ministry of Communication and Information
Technology, Government of India. It is located in Jawaharlal
Nehru University (JNU) Campus, New Delhi. DELNET is a
major resource sharing library network in South Asia
connecting nearly 6000 libraries in India and eight other
countries. These libraries include academic libraries
(Universities and Colleges), government libraries, libraries of
R & D organisations, among others. DELNET provides access
to millions of resources comprising e-books, e-journals, and
other resources including more than 3 crore records of
books, journals, periodical articles, video-recordings, sound
recordings, theses and dissertations etc. DELNET has recently
launched the Discovery Portal for member-institutions.
DELNET provides the Inter-library Loan and document
delivery service which is the best in South Asia. The service is
being offered to promote resource sharing at the national
and international levels among member-libraries of DELNET.
In order to modernise and network libraries, DELNET
provides DelPlus - the Library Management Software free of
charge to member-libraries. DELNET also offers support for
installing Koha software to its member libraries. DELNET has
a consortium for e-books and e-journals.
DELNET arranges training programmes, lectures, workshops
and the National Convention on Knowledge, Library and
Information on Networking (NACLIN) every year.
More details are available at www.delnet.nic.in
4
Ambedkar University Delhi
The Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University Delhi (Ambedkar University
Delhi or AUD) is a public University with a multi campus,
unitary structure with research, postgraduate and
undergraduate programmes in the social sciences and the
humanities. The Ambedkar University Delhi was established
by the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi
through an Act of Legislature in 2007 and was notified in July
2008. Mandated to focus on research and teaching in the
social sciences and humanities and guided by Dr Ambedkar's
vision of bridging equality and social justice with excellence,
AUD considers it to be its mission to create sustainable and
effective linkages between access to and success in higher
education. AUD is committed to creating an institutional
culture characterized by humanism, non-hierarchical and
collegial environment, teamwork and nurturance of
creativity. AUD has a rich and rapidly growing library located
on both campuses, with a fast-growing subscription base of
e-journals and resources. AUD library is running in three
campuses - Kashmere Gate Campus, Karampura Campus and
Lodhi Road Campus. The libraries are fully online and can be
accessed both on and off campus. More details are available
at www.aud.ac.in
Society for Library Professionals (SLP): The Society for
Library Professionals (SLP) was established on 3 January 2008
under the Societies Registration Act 1860. The role of this
Society is to achieve high standard of Librarianship in India.
This will be achieved by the development of strong linkages
among libraries and information centres across the globe;
promotion of the library and information science profession
in India by fostering collaboration with national and
international agencies; and for intellectual development and Hotel in Jaipur with a close proximity to Jaipur International
education exchange of its members. More details are available
at www.slp.org.in
Special Libraries Association (SLA), USA: The Special Libraries
Airport, Railway station, etc. More details available at
www.royalorchidhotels.com/hotel-royal-orchid-jaipur
Tel: 0141-7191919
ICRL 2018
Association, USA established in 1909 (more than 107 years old)
International Conference on Reshaping Libraries:
Places of Interest in and around Jaipur Emerging Global Technologies and Trends
is one of the largest professional non-profit association across
Jaipur is the well-known tourist destination in India and is
Globe with approximately 9,000 members in 83 countries with
Rajasthan's beautiful Pink City. It is surrounded by three hill
Celebrating February 1-3, 2018 | Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
58 chapters and 25 divisions. More details are available at DELNET Silver
forts and series of palaces. The places of interest include its City
www.sla.org Jubilee year Venue: Hotel Royal Orchid, Jaipur
Palace complex including the museum; Jantar Mantar, Hawa
SLA Asian Chapter: The Asian chapter of SLA is one of the
Mahal; Albert Hall; Jal Mahal; Amer Fort, B. M. Birla www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL2018
fastest growing chapters with members from around the Asia
Planetarium among many other places of attraction. Jaipur is
and world. It has over 150 members from India, Indonesia,
famous for its bazaars that specialize in Rajasthani jewellery,
Laos, Macau, Malaysia, Myanmar, Mongolia, Nepal, Pakistan,
fabric and shoes.
Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, UK, and USA. More details are
available at www.asia.sla.org
How to Reach Jaipur, Rajasthan
By Air: Jaipur is well-connected by various domestic airlines.
By Rail: Jaipur Railway Station (Jaipur Junction) is a major
railway station and the head quarters of the North Western
Railways. It is connected on the broad gauge with major Indian
cities. Shatabdi train is connecting Jaipur with Delhi.
By Road: Jaipur is well connected with the Capital City of Delhi.
It is 268 kms away from Delhi. The journey by bus and train can
be undertaken. It is five hours journey by road. Climate
The climate during the month of February will be pleasant at
About the Venue around 23 degree Celsius with cool evenings. The
Hotel Royal Orchid, Tonk Road, Dungarpur, Jaipur is a 5 star participants are advised to carry light woolens.
Chief Patrons : Dr. J.P. Das, President, DELNET, New Delhi
Prof. Shyam B. Menon, Vice Chancellor, Ambedkar University Delhi Organised by
Chairman : Dr. H.K. Kaul, Director, DELNET, New Delhi
Organising Secretaries : Dr. Sangeeta Kaul, Network Manager, DELNET, New Delhi
Dr. Debal C. Kar, University Librarian, Ambedkar University Delhi
Dr. P.K. Jain, Librarian, IEG, Delhi
Coordinators : Dr. Parveen Babbar, Deputy Librarian, JNU, New Delhi & Member SLP DELNET
Mr. Deepak Yadav, Senior Network Assistant, DELNET, New Delhi Developing Library Network Ambedkar University Delhi
Ms. Alka Rai, Assistant Librarian, AUD, Kashmere Gate Campus/Lodhi Road Campus www.delnet.nic.in In Association with www.aud.ac.in
Dr. Dinesh Kumar, Assistant, Librarian, AUD, Kashmere Gate, New Delhi
Mr. Deep Singh, Librarian, MNIT Jaipur & Convenor, Local Coordination Committe, Jaipur SLA
Connecting People
and Information
Society for Library Professionals (SLP) Special Libraries Association
www.delnet.nic.in/ICRL2018 International Library and Information
Professional Summit (I-LIPS 2018)
(SLA, USA), Asian Chapter