The Department of Library & Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, is going to organized IASLIC 30^th National Seminar 2024 in Information Literacy for Developing Enlightened Library/Information User Community in New Age’ during November 21-23, 2024.  The concept of Information Literacy was built upon decades long efforts of the library professionals to help users to learn about and how to utilise the resources of their Library/Information Centre. Information literacy is identifying, finding, evaluating, and using information effectively. From effective search strategies to evaluation techniques, students learn how to assess resources’ quality, credibility, and validity and give proper credit. With the emergence of new technologies, information literacy skills enable individuals to navigate the vast informational landscape effectively. At this juncture, Library/ Information Centres should indicate analytical and critical skills among its user community to formulate search queries and to evaluate the results and skills to search, to identify, and access to a variety of information types to meet the information needs. In pursuance of Information literacy standards and models, libraries/information centres would enlighten their user community to cope with the new age requirement of sustainability and lifelong learning. Emphasising the ongoing importance and impact of Information Literacy in society, IASLIC has selected ‘Information Literacy for Developing Enlightened Library/Information User Community in New Age’ as the main theme of its 30^th National Seminar-2024 expecting fruitful outcomes out of the deliberations and discussions.

Objectives and scope of the Seminar

The IASLIC 30^th National Seminar-2024 aims to bring together researchers, library and information professionals, educators, policymakers and all other information seekers to exchange knowledge and experience and to discuss recent developments and current challenges in both theory and practice.

The main objective of the Seminar is to make the individual capable in the optimum, effective and judicious use of information for not only enhancing the understanding but productive utilization of information resources.

1. To Promote Information Literacy for Developing Enlightened Library/Information User Community in New Age
2. To enhance participants ability to evaluate and apply information from various sources and equip with practical skills to navigate digital resources, databases, and libraries.
3. Encourage lifelong learning by promoting information literacy as a tool for personal and professional growth and development.
4. To create an opportunity for networking and sharing best practices and facilitate exchanges among academician, library professional and researchers.

• Library and Information Science Professionals
• Faculty and Research Scholars
• IT Professionals and IT Service Providers
• Business and Corporate Professionals
• Knowledge Management Professionals
• Professional Associations
• Archivists, Educationists and Policy Makers

Publishers, Information Providers and Exhibitors

Original research papers, research surveys, case studies or action plans on theme or any sub-theme related to the Seminar theme and the themes of SIG Meetings may be submitted as per guidelines.

Theme & Sub-theme:

Information Literacy for Developing Enlightened Library/ Information User Community in New Age

Sub-theme:

1. Concept and Scope of Information Literacy (IL)
2. Aims and objectives of Information Literacy.
3. Types of Abilities Expected to be Possessed by an Information Literate Person
4. Related Concepts and their Relation/Difference with IL: Library Literacy, Visual Literacy, Media Literacy, Computer/Digital Literacy, Network Literacy
5. Different Components of Information Literacy
6. Need for and Importance of IL of Library/Information Users
7. Information Explosion/Overload vis-a-vis Dwindling Number of Personnel in Libraries/Information Centres
8. IL Skills Required in Modern Libraries/Information Centres
9. Advantages of IL
10. IL for lifelong Learning
11. Information Literacy Competency Development
12. IL Programmes and their contents
13. Methods Employed in IL Development
14. Organizations Involved in IL development
15. Information Literacy Models
16. Information Literacy Standards
17. IL Standards for Different Types of Libraries-Public Libraries, Academic Libraries, Special Libraries etc.
18. IL Standards for Various Subject Fields
19. IL Standards in Different Countries
20. Assessment of IL Level Achieved Based on Standards
21. Information Literacy Initiatives
22. International IL Initiatives
23. National/Regional IL Initiatives
24. IL Initiatives in India
25. Best Practices in IL Development – Case Studies

1. Full research paper within 2500 words (not more than 10 pages of A4 paper-size), along with an informative abstract (between 300 to 400 words), typed in double space on single side, in Times New Roman 12pt font size, with margin of 1.5” on all sides should be submitted in duplicate (hard copy) by September 10, 2024.
2. Authors’ declaration in prescribed format for the Seminar must be signed by all author (s) sequentially and submitted along with the full paper indicating distinctly the sub-theme and topic of the paper.
3. Declaration by the author(s) should be made separately in a hardcopy that the paper has not been sent elsewhere for publication/ presentation.
4. Softcopy of the full paper composed in .doc /docx format should be submitted as an attachment through e-mail to iaslic.sem@gmail.com.
5. For bibliographical references and citations, contributors are required to follow strictly the IASLIC Authorship Manual including Standard and Specification http://www.iaslic1955.org.in/fckeditor/userfiles/file/Publication_policy_Authorship_Manual_final.pdf
6. Contributed papers must have to be of qualitative value for publishing in the IASLIC Special Publication (ISSN 0972-3668) Volume 61, a peer-reviewed post-Seminar publication. A generalised presentation, thus, should be avoided.
7. The paper should be accompanied with an amount of Rs 1000.00 (Rupees one thousand only) as non-refundable paper submission fee. Payment may be made by DD/cheque in favour of IASLIC payable at Kolkata and sent to Sri Abhijit Kumar, General Secretary, IASLIC, P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi, Kolkata – 700054. If the paper is not accepted, the amount will be refunded.
8. Once a paper is submitted, any kind of changes in authorship is not permissible.
9. The pre-seminar abstract volume will include only informative abstracts of accepted papers.
10. All accepted papers will be invited for presentation either in the main thematic sessions of the Seminar or in the SIG Meetings. Each presenter will be allowed a maximum of fifteen minutes for presentation, including introduction and conclusion.
11. All papers accepted for poster presentation will be allocated time and space for display of posters. The pre-Seminar volume will include abstracts of all papers accepted for poster presentation too.
12. There will be a provision for the Best Poster Presentation Award which is likely to be included in the post-Seminar volume. Other Poster papers will not be published in the post-seminar volume.
13. Accepted papers which are presented in the Seminar, will only be considered for publishing in the Post-Seminar IASLIC Special Publication (ISSN 0972-3668) Volume 61 subject to its merit of publication. IASLIC Special Publication 2024 is likely to be published within three months after the Seminar.
14. All registered participants will receive Post-Seminar IASLIC Special Publication (ISSN 0972-3668) Volume 61 free of cost from IASLIC office.
15. Those who wish to purchase the volume through post, an amount of Rs.150/- will be charged for packaging and postage in addition to its cost price.
16. The decision of the Editorial Committee will be final and no pursuance regarding the acceptance of papers for presentation in the Seminar or otherwise will be entertained.

Correspondence regarding papers should be addressed to:

Sri Abhijit Kumar, Hony. General Secretary. IASLIC,

P-291, CIT Scheme No. 6M, Kankurgachi. Kolkata- 700054

iaslic.sem@gmail.com. And for Seminar updates please visit www.iaslic1955.org.in

• Date of Seminar: November 21-23, 2024
• Last Date of Submission of full paper: 10 September, 2024
• Acceptance Date: 7^th October, 2024
• Registration: October 10, 2024 onwards

Special Interest Groups Meetings

ASLIC and DLIS, AMU strongly advocates that the differently abled users should be encouraged to take part by satisfying their information needs and overcoming all barriers. Assistive technologies could bridge the gap that emerged due to the digital divide among such people in society. At the same time, the application of artificial intelligence would raise the library service quality. Thus, there will be deliberations on these two themes at the meetings of SIG01 (Social Science Information): Bridging the Information Gap of Differently abled Library Users and SIG02 (Computer Applications in Libraries): Raising Library Service Quality through Application of AI during the seminar. In this context, discussions on two pertinent issues, among many others are felt important.

SIG 01: Social Science Information

Theme: Bridging the Information Gap of Differently Abled Library Users

1. Information Gap of Differently Abled Library Users; Identifying Causes and Factors.
2. Bridging the Information Gap through Customized Library /Information Services.
3. Facilitating and Enhancing Information Access with the help of Assistive Technologies.
4. Bridging Digital Divide Affecting Differently Abled Users.
5. Organising Information Literacy/User Education Programmes for Differently Abled Users.

SIG 02: Computer Applications in Libraries

Theme: Raising Library Service Quality through Application of AI

1. Concept of AI and Advantages of its use in Human Activities
2. Exploring Possibilities for Applying AI in Libraries/Information Centres for Providing Improved Library/Information Services
3. Developing Augmented Intelligence for Libraries
4. Case Studies of AI Application in Libraries

Portraying the Library Scene of Post-AI Application Era

Registration Fees:

The Registration fees under “Residential” Category (from November 20, 2024 noon to November 24, 2024 morning) will be on sharing basis in University, UGC-MMTTC guest houses and hotels   and on “first – come first served” basis. It includes food to be served at the venue, seminar kit and local transportation. The last date of receiving registration form with fees under “Residential” category is on November 01, 2024.

Delegation Fee: A delegation fee of ₹300/-, (for IASLIC members) or ₹500/- (IASLIC Non-members) or ₹500/- (for IASLIC members/Individual from SAARC/other countries) or ₹600/- (IASLIC Non members/ Individual from SAARC/other countries) will be charged from each registered participant during the registration process which needs to be paid at the IASLIC counter adjacent the Registration Desk. The Seminar’s kit will be issued only after the delegation fee is paid by the participant.

*Deputed participants: Participants who are not individual members of IASLIC but are deputed by IASLIC’s Institutional Member institutes / organizations can avail both the Registration and Delegation fees at the same rates applicable to IASLIC members.

Mode of payment:

Payment through Demand Draft/Banker’s Cheque in favour of “————————————-” payable at ————————–

Paper contributors are requested to submit original copy of the payment receipt for the paper submission fee of ₹1000/- along with the Registration form for adjustment against Registration Fees.

The registration form along with payment details may be sent/E-mailed to:

Prof M. Masoom Raza

Organizing Secretary IASLIC 30th National Seminar-2024

Head, Department of Library and Information Science

Aligarh Muslim University

Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh, PIN 202002

Mobile: +91-  8272003275                   , +91+————

Email: – iaslic2024@gmail.com

The Organizing Committee will arrange accommodation to those participants who have opted under “Residential” category, subject to the availability of rooms in the University Guest Houses. Due to limited rooms available, the allotment will be done on “first-come first-served” basis to only those participants whose registration forms with applicable fees are received by the Organizing Committee latest by 01 November 2024. However, on request, accommodation may be arranged in the local hotels on self-payment basis. Participants may also directly book their accommodation in the private hotels.   List of Hotels/Guest houses at Aligarh

Registration Form in PDF           or               Please click for online Registration

Prof. A.S. Chandel, Former Professor, Dept. of Library & Information Science, NEHU, Shillong

Dr. Abdul Majid Baba, former University Librarian, Central University of Kashmir, Srinagar

Prof. Aditya Tripathi, Dept. of Library & Information Science, BHU, Varanasi

Prof. Ajay Pratap Singh, Director General, National Library, Kolkata

Dr. Akhtar Parvez, Librarian, Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi

Prof. BV Sharma, Director General, RRRLF, Kolkata

Dr. D.K. Singh, University Librarian, BHU, Varanasi

Dr. Debal C Kar, University Librarian, Galgotia University, Delhi

Prof. Devika Madalli, Director, INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar

Prof. Dinesh K. Gupta, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra

Dr. Saptarshi Ghosh, Dept of Library and Information Science, North Bengal University, Darjeeling

Prof. Gayas Makhdumi, (Retd.) University Librarian, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi

Prof. Jaideep Sharma, Dept. of Library & Information Science, IGNOU, New Delhi

Prof. Jamal Ahmad Siddique, University Librarian, Ch. Charan Singh University, Meerut

Prof. K.P. Singh, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi, New Delhi

Dr. Kishor Satpathy, Chief Librarian, Indian Statistical Institute, Kolkata

Prof. M.P. Singh, Dept. of Library & Information Science, BBAU, Lucknow

Prof. M.T. M. Khan, former Professor & Dean Faculty of Arts, Bundelkhand University, Jhansi

Prof. Manoj Kumar Sinha, Dept. of Library and Information Science, Assam University, Silchar

Prof. Margam Madhusudhan, Dept. of Library and Information Science, University of Delhi, New Delhi

Dr. Mukesh Saikia, University Librarian, Tezpur University, Tezpur

Prof. N Laxman Rao, Former Professor, Osmania University, Hyderabad

N.K.Bar, Former Director, CSL & ASI Libraries, New Delhi

Dr. Nabi Hasan, Librarian, Indian Institute of Technology Delhi, New Delhi

Prof. Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay, Dept of Library and Information Science, University of Kalyani, Kalyani

Dr. Pramod Kumar Singh, University Librarian, Central University of South Bihar, Gaya

Prof. Pravakar Rath, Pro-Vice Chancellor, Mizoram University, Aizawl

Prof. Preeti Mahajan, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Dr. Rajesh Singh, University Librarian, University of Delhi, New Delhi

Prof. Rakesh Kumar Bhatt Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi, New Delhi

Prof. Ramesh C. Gaur, Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi

Prof. Rupak Chakravarty, Dept. of Library & Information Science, Panjab University, Chandigarh

Prof. S.P. Singh, Former Head, Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Delhi, New Delhi

Prof. Sangita Gupta, University of Jammu, Jammu

Dr. Sanjay Kataria, University Librarian, Bennett University, Greater Noida

Dr. Tariq Ashraf, Former University Librarian, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi