IIT GANDHINAGAR

CLSTL 2019
INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF
SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
LIBRARIES
FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 02, 2019

ORGANISED BY
LIBRARY
INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR
PALAJ, GANDHINAGAR 382 355, GUJARAT, INDIA

TEL: +91-79-2395-2431 / +91-79-2395-1128

EMAIL: clstl@iitgn.ac.in
WEB: events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL
WELCOME TO CLSTL 2019! developments, Libraries in Institutes of Science, Technology
and allied areas, have been striving to be relevant and play a
Libraries all around the world are undergoing a major change
meaningful role by realigning their mission with that of the parent
and transforming themselves as creative places offering new
institution. It is in this context, libraries in these institutions are
approaches to learning, knowledge generation and sharing as
well as dissemination of information. Libraries which are part redefining their collection development policies, resource sharing
of science and technology academic Institutions, research and mechanisms, new services and reconfiguring their space, using
development organizations, industries and other institutions the opportunities offered by newer technologies. They are also
known for delivering latest information, are leading this change garnering support for scholarly communication related activities
and are quickly adapting to the new eco- system. and at the same time are working continuously to up-keep the
During the last few years, higher education sector within India skills of their personnel.
and outside, particularly in Science & Technology, has seen major To understand and navigate successfully through these
developments. Increasingly, more emphasis has been given on developments and collectively address some of the challenges,
improving quality in teaching, learning and research productivity. IIT Gandhinagar had organized an international conference
Equally, the focus has been on innovation, incubation, capacity
on the theme “Changing Landscape of Science & Technology
building, collaboration between industry and academic
Libraries (CLSTL 2017)”. Having organized the first conference
Institutions in India. A national initiative to setup Incubation and
successfully and considering the feedback of the speakers and
Innovation Centers, Research Parks, Start-up support systems
and other similar activities on academic campuses has been participants both from India and abroad, we are now organising
announced. Along with it, the increase in research output and the 2nd International Conference, CHANGING LANDSCAPE OF
its impact on society is gaining due attention. All these and SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIES (CLSTL 2019) to be held at
many more developments have increased expectations from Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar from February 28 –
the libraries in their respective institutions. Considering these March 02, 2019.

OBJECTIVES PROGRAM STRUCTURE OF

The major objectives of this conference are:
• To bring together library professionals and researchers from
THE CONFERENCE
India and abroad to exchange their innovative ideas, new DAY 1: Registration, Inaugural address, Keynote address,
initiatives, experiences, research work, best practices etc. Invited presentations by eminent professionals, Theme based
• To understand as to how the Science & Technology (S & T) presentations, Selected Product Presentations, Cultural Program
libraries are transforming themselves in the midst of rapid & Conference Dinner.
technological developments.
• To share and discuss different set of library services offered DAY 2: Invited presentations by eminent professionals, Theme
to support the academic and research work at the parent based presentations, Poster presentations, Panel discussions,
institutions. 2-4 Workshops in emerging areas of interest, Selected Product
• To learn innovative management strategies, emerging tools Presentations & Conference Dinner.
& technologies used to create and deliver research support
services.
DAY 3: Invited presentations by eminent professionals, Theme
based presentations, Selected Product Presentations, Concluding
• To discuss current issues, recent developments and their
Session & high tea.
impact, and future challenges to prepare science and
technology libraries for the future. Effort will be made to make the conference fruitful, memorable and
worth the time and money.
TARGET AUDIENCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRESENTATION
• Library Professionals from science & technology institutions, • All proposals/abstracts submitted should be in English
research organizations and industries. and must be based on the original work carried out by the
• Teachers and Researchers in LIS field having interest in presenter and have not been published or presented before.
science & technology librarianship. • Each presentation of the proposal/abstract should be
• Library professionals working in library networks, consortia limited to 20 slides.
and interested in open access, open data science, offering • Each presenter will be given only 10 minutes to articulate,
technology solutions to libraries. highlight and present core of their proposal.
• Publishers, Information intermediates and vendors. • Presenters of accepted presentation must register and
• Information technology managers, educationists, attend the conference.
policy makers and others interested in the theme of the • Abstracts and Power Point presentations will be published
conference. on the Conference website.
• If the presentations have any special technical
THEMES requirements, organizers should be informed in advance.
• Higher Education, Innovation and Research
•
•
Managing Changes in S & T Libraries
Library Spaces, Collections & Collaborations
IMPORTANT DATES
• User Engagement with Libraries PRESENTATIONS
• Achieving Excellence in Library Services • Deadline for submitting proposal/abstract: December 15, 2018
• Scholarly Communication & Library Services • Deadline for notifying acceptance of proposal to presenter:
• Trends in Open Science, Open Access & Predatory Publishing December 31, 2018
• E-Research Support Infrastructures, Research Data • Deadline for submission of final Power Point slides for
Management presentation: January 31, 2019
• Technology Trends for S & T Libraries
• Demonstrating value of libraries in academic & research REGISTRATION
work REGISTRATION STARTS: December 31, 2018
• Future of Science & Technology Libraries & Librarianship DEADLINE FOR REGISTRATION: January 31, 2019

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS CONFERENCE DATES

As the conference will focus on S & T Libraries, we will have FEBRUARY 28 – MARCH 02, 2019 (Thursday - Saturday)
invited talks, expert presentations on the theme and themes.
These talks, presentations will focus on practical aspects and
innovative work being carried out, new services introduced, PROCEEDINGS
Post the conference, the organizing committee is proposing
innovative research work done, technologies implemented, best
to bring out, in collaboration with a reputed publisher, the
practices and case studies highlighting different aspects of S & T
conference proceedings based on the invited talks delivered
libraries.
and of those papers which will be the outcome of the best
In addition, few selected presentations focusing mainly presentations done in the conference. These will be reviewed
on practical aspects, best practices and successful
and edited by a panel of internationally known experts in the
implementation of services will be encouraged. We invite you
respective areas. Authors of the selected presentations will be
to submit a brief proposal/abstract of the proposed presentation
approached (post conference) for submitting full papers to the
on the theme Changing Landscape of Science & Technology
conference proceedings.
Libraries and on any of the following themes of the conference.
The abstract should be sent as a word file and should have
appropriate Title, Name of the Author(s), Author affiliation/s, WORKSHOPS
Communication details, Summary (not more than 250 words) Two to Four half day workshops in the emerging area of Library
and keywords. & Information Science will be conducted by experts. For more
Professionals whose proposals are selected (based on their details please visit the conference website.
relevance to the conference, theme, clarity, quality, originality EVENTS.IITGN.AC.IN/2019/CLSTL/
and timeliness) for presentation will be requested to submit
a soft-copy of the Presentation slides in MS-PPT. Intimation
about the final acceptance of the presentation and inclusion
in the schedule for presentation will be communicated to
respective presenter(s). There will be an award for the best
presentations adjudged by the participants.
REGISTRATION FEE ABOUT ORGANISER
Registration fee includes conference kit, lunch, tea, coffee, snacks IIT GANDHINAGAR
served during all days (February 28 – March 02, 2018) of the Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar was founded in 2008
conference. and is located in Palaj, Gandhinagar, Gujarat on bank of the river
REGISTRATION FEE FOR INDIAN DELEGATES: INR 4500.00 Sabarmati. It is one of the 23 IITs set up by the Government of
India (MHRD) as an Institute of national importance. Gandhinagar
REGISTRATION FEE FOR FOREIGN DELEGATES: USD 120.00 is in proximity to Ahmedabad which is one of the oldest cities
in India. Institute strives to offer the best undergraduate and
ACCOMMODATION graduate education in India with unmatched innovations in
curriculum in Biological Engineering, Chemical, Civil, Computer
Accommodation in nearby guest houses and hotels at specially
Science, Electrical, Mechanical and Materials Science and
negotiated rates has been arranged on payment basis. List of
Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Cognitive
guest houses/hotels have been given on the website. Participants
Science. It also offers MA programme in Society and Culture.
are requested to make reservations and pay for the same directly
PhD programmes are offered in all the Engineering, Science
and keep the organisers informed.
disciplines and in Literature, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology,
Political Science and Social Epidemiology. IIT Gandhinagar is
CONVEYANCE committed to promoting excellence in science, technology,
Arrangements will be made to pick-up and drop the participants as well as the humanities and social sciences and to the
from these hotels/guest houses to the venue on all three days of development of rounded and nuanced minds. (Read more www.
the conference. Delegates have to make their own arrangements iitgn.ac.in)
for reaching or returning from the hotels/guest houses from & to
Airports, Railway Stations and Bus Stands etc. IIT GANDHINAGAR LIBRARY
Library at IIT Gandhinagar is a window to the world of latest
COMMITTEES information in sciences, engineering, technology, humanities &
social sciences. Being an integral part of academic and research
PATRON work on the campus, it provides library and information services
Prof Sudhir K Jain
to support the teaching, learning, and research activities of
Director, Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
the Institute by creating state-of-the-art facilities and offering
innovative services. The library has a fast growing collection of
ADVISORY COMMITTEE books, journals, magazines both in print and digital format. Most
SENATE LIBRARY COMMITTEE, IITGN of the in-house services of the library are fully computerized
Prof R Sharan, Chairman and provides access to many core subscribed and open access
Mr Nirmal Jha resources. (Read more www.iitgn.ac.in/library.htm)
Prof Baradhwaj Coleppa
Prof Shivakumar Jolad
Prof Jaichander Swaminathan ADDRESS FOR CONFERENCE
Prof Mayank Singh COMMUNICATIONS
DR T S KUMBAR
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Librarian
LIBRARY STAFF Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
Dr T S Kumbar Palaj, Gandhinagar - 382355
Ms Panna Chaudhary Gujarat, India
Mr Tapas Kumar Das
Dr Viral Asjola Tel.: +91-79-2395-2431
+91-79-2395-1128
Email: clstl@iitgn.ac.in
Website: events.iitgn.ac.in/2019/CLSTL/

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY GANDHINAGAR

PALAJ, GANDHINAGAR – 382355, GUJARAT, INDIA