Dear Sir/ Madam, We would like to inform you that the Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru in collaboration with Prof. Mallinath Kumbar Felicitation Committee, DOS in LIS, University of Mysore, Mysuru is organising a National Conference on “Exploring the Past, Present and Future of Library and Information Science” on May 29 & 30, 2023. The followings are the conference subthemes, author guidelines, and contact details. We look forward to your participation in this exciting event. *Conference Sub-themes* · Historical perspectives on the evolution of LIS · Current trends and innovations in LIS · Role of technology in the field of LIS · Impact of the digital age on libraries and information centers · Future of libraries in the digital world · Emerging technologies and their potential impact on LIS · Role of librarians and information professionals in the digital age · Intersection of library and information science with other fields, such as education, data science, and digital humanities · Ethical and privacy issues in LIS · Role of libraries and information centers in social justice and equity · Metric studies, user studies and information literacy *Author Guidelines for Paper Submission* · Original and unpublished research papers on the conference themes are invited for presentation at the conference. · Papers will be accepted only after strict review by the editorial committee. · Pre-declaration by the author(s) should be made separately that the paper has not been sent elsewhere for publication/ presentation. · Accepted papers will be published in the conference proceedings. · The full paper in word file (with an abstract not exceeding 200 words and atleast 5 keywords) should be submitted as an e-mail attachment to mc@lisc.uni-mysore.ac.in · Paper should not exceed 10 pages (linespace: 1.5, font size: 12, font: Times New Roman, reference: APA). · Papers will not be accepted without registration fee. · The last date for submitting papers is April 30, 2023. · Authors will be notified of the acceptance or rejection of their papers by May 5, 2023. · For authors, it is compulsory to pay the registration fee before May10, 2023. · Those who have not paid the registration fee their papers will not be considered for presentation and publication in conference proceedings. · Please note that at least one author of a paper is required to pay the registration fee. · Failure to pay the registration fee will result in their paper not being considered for presentation and publication in conference proceedings. *Registration Fee* The registration fee for the conference is INR 1000 (Rupees One Thousand only). *Address for Communication* *Prof. N. S. Harinarayana* *Chairman* Department of Studies in Library and Information Science, University of Mysore, Manasagangotri, Mysuru - 570006. Email: chairperson@lisc.uni-mysore.ac.in Phone: 9741533380 -- With warm regards - - - Chidananda M. Librarian JSS Law College, Kuvempunagar Mysore-570023 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.