PERIYAR UNIVERSITY
Established in 1997, Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu, is named after the great social reformer Thanthai Periyar. The University is guided by the motto ‘Wisdom Maketh the World’. It caters to higher education through 4 faculties, 27 departments, 118 affiliated colleges, and multiple research centers. Periyar University has carved a niche in education and research, offering UG, PG, M.Phil., and Ph.D. programs in varied disciplines. With NAAC A++ accreditation, the University stands tall as a center for academic excellence and innovation.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARY
The Periyar University Library, the academic nerve center of the University, was established in 1997. It houses a vast collection of more than 1,10,000 volumes, 250 journal subscriptions, and provides access to thousands of e-journals, databases, and e-books. The library has implemented advanced technologies like RFID and Koha to deliver both onsite and remote services. It also maintains a Digital Library with institutional repositories, e-resources, and a rich research support environment. The University Library complements academic pursuits by offering a serene reading environment, research assistance, and innovative library services to meet the needs of students, researchers, and faculty members.
DEPARTMENT OF MANAGEMENT STUDIES
The Department of Management Studies is one of the vibrant Departments dedicated to providing excellent Management Education in the Southern region of the country. The Department offers a two-year, full-time MBA Programme under the CBCS (Choice Based Credit System) since its inception in 2005, and the MBA Programme was approved by AICTE in 2021. As a milestone, the Department introduced the two-year MBA (Export and Import Management) course in 2021. The MBA programmes blend industry-aligned training, placement support, and skill development to prepare students for diverse corporate and international market challenges.
RAJA RAMMOHUN ROY LIBRARY FOUNDATION (RRRLF)
The Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) is a central autonomous organization under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India. It is the nodal agency for supporting and promoting public library services and systems in the country. Fully funded by the Government of India, RRRLF plays a vital role in strengthening the public library movement and providing grants for library development.
ABOUT THE CONFERENCE
The International Conference on Transforming Libraries: Innovation and Management, Smart Technologies and Creative Knowledge of Society for the Future aims to bring together librarians, educators, researchers, IT professionals, and policymakers to deliberate on the evolving role of libraries in the knowledge society. Libraries are no longer mere repositories but have transformed into knowledge hubs fostering innovation, smart technologies, and collaborative knowledge creation. The conference seeks to explore how libraries can harness innovation and digital transformation to remain relevant, impactful, and sustainable in the 21st century.
OBJECTIVES
• To explore innovative practices in libraries through emerging technologies.
• To promote smart library initiatives for improving knowledge services.
• To foster interdisciplinary collaboration between libraries, educators, researchers, and society.
• To examine the role of libraries in knowledge creation and digital learning ecosystems.
• To deliberate on future-ready libraries that support innovation and community development.
MAJOR THEMATIC AREAS
Conference Theme: Transforming Libraries: Innovation and Management, Smart Technologies and Creative Knowledge of Society for the Future
- Innovative and Managerial Library Services
– Smart tools for user engagement
– AI-enabled personalized information delivery - Research and Knowledge Management
– Research data management and open science
– Citation analysis, research impact assessment
– Metric Studies: Bibliometric, Scientometric, Webometric, and Altmetric - Digital Transformation of Libraries
– Integrating physical and virtual library spaces
– Green and smart library initiatives - Technology and Innovation
– AI, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT in libraries
– Chatbots, robots, and virtual assistants in library services - User-Centric Services
– Social media and digital engagement strategies
– Enhancing user experience with data-driven insights - Professional Development and Ethics
– Digital competencies for LIS professionals
– Knowledge sharing and ethical challenges
Global and Interdisciplinary Collaboration
– International knowledge-sharing partnerships
– Collaborative approaches in addressing societal needs