The Indira Gandhi Memorial Library (IGML), University of Hyderabad, in collaboration with the Indian Library Association (ILA), New Delhi, is pleased to announce the FLARE-2027 International Conference on:

*“Future Libraries: Advancing Research & Excellence”*

📅 7–9 January 2027

📍 University of Hyderabad, Hyderabad

FLARE-2027 will provide a professional platform for librarians, LIS professionals, researchers, academicians, educators, and scholars to present research, exchange perspectives, and engage with emerging developments shaping the future of libraries.

Conference Themes:

• Libraries & Sustainability Agenda

• Digital Transformation in Libraries

• Scholarly Communication & Open Science

• Capacity Building & Future-Ready Librarianship

• Assistive Technologies & Inclusive Library Services

• Collaboration, Consortia & Knowledge Ecosystems

• Digital Preservation & Cultural Heritage

• Ethical & Legal Frameworks for Information Access

• Social Media & Digital Engagement in Libraries

Important Dates:

📝 Abstract Submission – 15 September 2026

📄 Full Paper Submission – 15 October 2026

🎟️ Registration – 15 December 2026 

🔗 Official Website: https://ila72flare.uohyd.ac.in/ 

🔗Conference Brochure: https://ila72flare.uohyd.ac.in/files/ILA72Brochure.pdf 

🔗Abstract Submission: https://forms.gle/7p5eHVeKVSttobfm9

🔗Registration Link: https://forms.gle/ATSXrjiWXCx9Uq6EA  

We invite the LIS community to contribute research, share professional perspectives, and be part of this significant academic and professional gathering.

We look forward to your participation in FLARE-2027. 📚

Thanks & Regards,