Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
CLSTL 2025
3 International Conference on
rd
Changing Landscape of Science
& Technology Libraries
SEPTEMBER 25 - 27, 2025
Organized by
events.iitgn.ac.in/2025/clstl/
Introduction
Libraries are evolving into innovation hubs by embracing innovation. This is just the beginning, with many more evolving
cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) to technologies in the pipeline set to bring in innovative library
enhance user experiences, support research, and foster services and user experiences.
collaboration.
Building on past successes, IIT Gandhinagar announces the
AI transforms libraries by leveraging natural language 3rd International Conference, CLSTL 2025 (25-27 September),
processing for semantic search, machine learning for analytics, focusing on “Enhancing Library Experiences with AI” and
chatbot’s for assistance, image recognition for digitization, bringing together technology experts and LIS professionals to
and recommendation systems for personalized resource redefine Science and Technology Libraries.
discovery, enhancing efficiency, accessibility, and research
Objectives
The major objectives of this conference are
◆ To bring together library professionals from India and ◆ To share innovative management strategies, emerging
abroad to exchange innovative ideas, new initiatives, tools and technologies used to create and deliver research
experiences, research work, best practices etc. support services.
◆ To understand as to how the Science and Technology ◆ To deliberate on the impact of current issues, trends and
libraries are transforming themselves amid rapid challenges to prepare science and technology libraries for
technological developments. the future.
◆ To discuss different sets of library services offered to
support the academic and research work at the parent
institutions.
Target Audience
◆ Library professionals from science and technology science, or those offering technological solutions to
institutions, research organizations and industries. libraries.
◆ Teachers and researchers in the LIS field, interested in ◆ Publishers, Information intermediates and vendors.
science and technology librarianship.
◆ Information technology managers, educationists,
◆ Library professionals, working in library networks, policy makers and others interested in the theme of the
consortia, those interested in open access, open data conference.
Program Structure of the Conference and Workshop
◆ Day 0: Pre Conference Workshops Theme based presentations, Poster presentations, Panel
discussions, Select Product Presentations & Conference
◆ Day 1: Registration, Inaugural address, Keynote address,
Dinner.
invited presentations by eminent professionals, Theme
based presentations, Select Product Presentations, ◆ Day 3: Invited presentations by eminent professionals,
Cultural Program and Conference Dinner. Theme based presentations, Panel Discussions, Select
Product Presentations, Concluding Session & High Tea.
◆ Day 2: Invited presentations by eminent professionals,
Call for Presentations
The conference will feature Keynote address, invited talks and related to this year’s theme and sub-themes, particularly
expert presentations on this year’s theme Enhancing Library those emphasizing practical aspects, successful service
Experiences with Artificial Intelligence (AI) under the overall implementations, and best practices. Proposals will be
main theme “Changing Landscape of Science & Technology evaluated (based on relevance to the conference this year’s
Libraries,” focusing on practical aspects, innovative work, theme, sub- themes, clarity, quality, originality, and timeliness).
new services, research, technologies, best practices, and case Selected presenters will be asked to submit a soft copy of their
studies. Presentations will highlight the evolving role of S&T presentation slides. Final acceptance and inclusion in the
libraries and the advancements being made using AI. conference schedule will be communicated to the respective
We encourage the submission of proposals/abstracts presenters.
Main Theme
Enhancing Library Experiences with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Sub-themes
The following are some of the important sub-themes identified for inviting the proposals for
presentations and posters:
◆ Evolving Landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
◆ Emerging AI Tools and Technologies
◆ Generative AI and Its Impact on Library Services
◆ AI in Collection Development and Management
◆ AI in Information Retrieval and Discovery
◆ AI in User Experience and Engagement
◆ AI for Research and Scholarly Communication
◆ AI in Digital Preservation and Archival Practices
◆ AI in Information Literacy and Instruction
◆ AI in Library Operations and Logistics
◆ AI and Ethical as well as Legal Considerations
◆ Future Developments, Directions, and Innovations in AI
Important Dates
Registration
◆ Registration Starts from: March 6, 2025
◆ Deadline for Registration: August 31, 2025
Presentation
◆ Deadline for submitting proposal/abstract: April 20, 2025
◆ Deadline for notifying acceptance of proposal to Presenter: May 5, 2025
◆ Deadline for submission of final PowerPoint slides for Presentation: July 31, 2025
Registration Fee
Conference
◆ Registration Fee: Indian delegates: INR 7000/- (including 18% GST)
◆ Registration Fee: Foreign delegates: INR 10500/- (including 18% GST)
Registration fee includes conference kit, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks served during all days (September 25-27, 2025) of the conference.
Workshops
◆ Two pre-conference workshops are planned, with topics to be announced on the conference website.
◆ Registration Fee: INR 1000/- per workshop.
◆ Participants intending to register for one or both workshops must make the payment accordingly.
Accommodation
Accommodation in nearby Guesthouses and hotels at specially negotiated rates has been arranged on payment basis. For the
details, please visit the conference website. The payment towards the accommodation along with registration fee has to be paid
using the online payment portal.
Conveyance
Arrangements will be made to pick up and drop the participants from these hotels/guest houses to the venue on all three days of the
conference. Delegates will have to make their own arrangements for reaching or returning from the hotels/guest houses from & to
Airports, Railway Stations and Bus Stands etc.
IIT Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar (IITGN), Artificial Intelligence (AI) in education and research. Its Centre
established in 2008, is situated on the banks of the Sabarmati for Biomedical Engineering demonstrates how AI and robotics
River in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat. As one of India’s 23 IITs, address real-world challenges. This conference, focused on AI’s
IITGN offers top-tier education across diverse disciplines, role in redefining libraries, aligns with IITGN’s vision of fostering
including engineering, sciences, humanities, and cognitive critical thinking and cross-disciplinary learning. With initiatives
sciences. The institute’s programs, such as the MA in Society like NYASA and NEEV and its award-winning green campus,
and Culture and interdisciplinary PhD opportunities, reflect IITGN seamlessly blends sustainability, societal progress, and
its commitment to academic excellence. IITGN is a leader innovation to drive transformative change in education and
in technological innovation, emphasizing interdisciplinary research. (Read more: https:// iitgn.ac.in)
research and the integration of emerging technologies like
IIT Gandhinagar Library
The Library at IIT Gandhinagar serves as a gateway to the an extensive collection catering to the diverse interests of the
latest information across sciences, engineering, technology, campus community and affiliates. To further support research,
humanities, and social sciences. As an integral part of the the library subscribes to over 70 core e-journals, databases,
Institute’s academic and research activities, it supports e-books, and other resources. Library, besides being member
teaching, learning, research, and outreach through state- of good number of professional bodies, is a part of national
of-the-art facilities and innovative services. The library is library networks and library consortia.
committed to providing need-based information services,
always placing users at the center of its efforts. With a rapidly The library boasts advanced infrastructure equipped with the
expanding collection of books, journals, and magazines in necessary software tools and technologies. All library services
both print and digital formats, the library covers all disciplines are fully automated, ensuring seamless access both on and off
taught and researched at IITGN. In a short time, it has built campus. (Read more: https://library.iitgn.ac.in)
Advisory Committee
◆ Prof Nitin Padhiyar, Chairman, Senate Library Committee, ◆ Prof Shanmuganathan Raman, Department of Computer
IITGN Science & Engineering, IITGN
◆ Shri Nirmal Jha, Member, Senate Library Committee, ◆ Prof Mayank Singh, Department of Computer Science &
IITGN Engineering, IITGN
◆ Prof Anirban Dasgupta, Member, Senate Library
Committee, IITGN
Organizing Committee
◆ Dr T S Kumbar ◆ Ms Panna Chaudhary
◆ Dr Sheetal Tank ◆ Dr Ajeemsha S
Conference Communications
Librarian
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Palaj, Gandhinagar 382 355, Gujarat, India
+91 79 2395 2431 /1128/2622/2624
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