International Conference on Re-engineering and Transforming Libraries for Research and Development E-Resources,Research Documentation, EmergingTechnologies and IT Applications (ICRTL-2027) Presentation of Academic Library Association Awards 2027 Organisedby: Dept. of Library and Research Documentation and Padma Bhushan Fr. Gabriel Central Library, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Keralam, India Dates: 11–13 February 2027 (Thursday, Friday and Saturday) Venue: Amala Institute of Medical Sciences,Thrissur, Keralam, India Mode: Hybrid Mode (Online Presentation onlyfor Out of India Experts/Delegates) In Collaboration with · IndianAcademic Library Association (ALA) · NationalDigital Library of India (NDLI), Govt. of India · KeralaMedical Librarians Association (KMLA) · ProfessionalOrganization of LSGD Librarians (PROLLIB), Keralam Sponsoring: Submitted Sponsoring Proposals to the: - Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), New Delhi, Govt. of India - Kerala State Council for Science Technology & Environment (KSCSTE), Thriruvanthapuram The Organizers AmalaInstitute of Medical Sciences (AIMS):- AIMS,Keralais a leading medical college in India with 1500 Bedded Hospitaland most modern facilities, 22 teaching and research departments offeringMasters and Super Specialty courses in Medicine. The Amala Cancer ResearchCentre now coming under AIMS was originally established in 1978 and inaugurated by President of India Neelam Sanjiva Reddy on April 25,1978. It is, involved in cutting edge research inoncology, medicine and allied fields and till now it has produced more than 110PhDs and completed several critical research projects. AIMS has NursingCollege, offering BSc, MSc and PhD in Nursing, College of Allied HealthSciences, offering BSc (MLT), BSc (MIT) and MHA; and Nursing School, offeringDiploma in Nursing. It has Ayurveda and Homeopathic Divisions also. More than3500 staff members are working under different organs of the AIMS. Indian Academic Library Association(ALA):- ALA (alaindia.org) has originally startedits functioning in 2013 and it became an officially registered entity on 31stMarch 2014 as per the Travancore-Cochin,Literary, Scientific and Charitable Societies Registration Act 1955. Now it isa leading library professional association in India with 1300+ QualifiedLibrary Professionals as Life Members. Kerala Medical Librarians Association (KMLA):- KMLA is the only one Association of Medical Librarians in Keralam.Almost all medical librarians in Keralam are members of the Association. Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) is India's apexstatutory body for funding, promoting, and mentoring research, innovation, andentrepreneurship across natural sciences, engineering, health, agriculture, andhumanities. Established by the ANRF Act of 2023, it replaces the former Scienceand Engineering Research Board (SERB) and aligns with the goals of ViksitBharat 2047. We have submitted a proposal to the ANRFfor sponsoring the conference and expecting a favourable decision. Professional Organization of LSGD Librarians (PROLLIB):- PROLLIB is the only Organization of Library Professionals in LocalSelf Govt. Organizations like Grama Panchayaths, Municipalities, and MunicipalCorporations in Keralam. About the Conference Libraries are undergoing a fundamental transformation fromconventional repositories of printed documents into dynamic, technology-enabledknowledge and research ecosystems. Rapid developments in electronicresources, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cloud computing, bigdata, blockchain, Internet of Things, virtual and augmented reality, digitalpreservation, semantic technologies and automation are redefining the wayinformation is created, organised, accessed, evaluated, shared and preserved. In the AI Era, the libraries face significant challenges. Theexponential growth of digital information, increasing subscription costs,copyright and licensing restrictions, misinformation, plagiarism, predatorypublishing, cybersecurity threats, unethical research and publishing practices,digital inequalities and the rapid emergence of generative AI require librariesto reconsider their traditional models of operation and service delivery. The Single E-Resource Consortium for the Entire Country, thatis, One Nation One Subscription (ONOS), the expansion of the NationalDigital Library of India (NDLI), open-access initiatives, institutionalrepositories and national research infrastructure further emphasise the needfor libraries to re-engineer their services and technological infrastructure. In this context, the International Conference on Re-engineering andTransforming Libraries: E-Resources, Emerging Technologies and IT Applications(ICRTL-2027) is proposed as a multidisciplinary platform for academics,librarians, information professionals, documentalists, researchers,technologists, policymakers, publishers and knowledge-resource providers todeliberate on the emerging directions of libraries and information services. The conference also seeks to harness thesynergistic potential between academic, research and public libraries. Byintegrating research-driven resources with inclusive community access, it aimsto promote sustainable social development and strengthen excellence in Indianeducation system. Objectives of the Conference The major objectives of the conference are to: 1. Examine emerging trends in thetransformation of academic, public and special libraries. 2. Explore innovative applications ofArtificial Intelligence and Generative AI in libraries. 3. Discuss issues in acquisition, management,evaluation and preservation of e-resources. 4. Examine the impact of emerging ITapplications on library operations and services. 5. Promote innovative models of digitallibrary and knowledge-resource management. 6. Explore the implications of ConsortiaAccess, ONOS, NDLI and open-access initiatives for higher education andresearch. 7. Identify emerging professional, researchand innovation competencies required for future librarians. 8. Address ethical, legal, copyright, privacyand cybersecurity issues in digital libraries. 9. Encourage collaboration among libraries,universities, research institutions, technology organisations and professionalassociations. 10. Develop recommendations for sustainable,inclusive, intelligent and user-centred libraries and documentation centres. Major Themes of the Conference - Re-engineering, Re-defining and Transforming Libraries - E-Resources and Electronic Information Management - Artificial Intelligence and Generative AI in Libraries - Emerging Technologies and IT Applications - Digital Libraries and Institutional Repositories - Research Support and Scholarly Communication - Plagiarism Control, Predatory Publishing and Research Integrity - National Knowledge Access Initiatives and Consortia - Medical and Health Sciences Libraries - Future Skills and Professional Development Venue of the Conference AmalaInstitute of Medical Sciences, Amala Nagar, Thrissur, Kerala is just 08 km awayfrom Thrissur Railway station towards Guruvayur or Kunnamkulam State Highwayand 59 km from Cochin (Nedumbasserry) Airport. Presentation of ALA Awards 2026 Prestigious ALA Honours will be presented todistinguished professionals during the InauguralSession of the Conference. ALA Life TimeAchievement Award carries a Cash Prize of Rs. 20,000/-, Citation and Memento.Best Librarian Awards also carries Cash Award Citation and Memento. Conference Volume and Proceedings2027 The Conference Volume containing the ExtendedAbstracts of Accepted Papers will be prepared as ISBN Numbered Book either inprint or digital or both and distributed free of charge to all participants whoare attending the conference 2027. Event Highlights - Online Presentation and Participation (11 th February, Thursday): Online Presentation is only for Out of India Delegates and Experts. - Offline Presentations (12-13 February, 2027, Friday and Saturday): Open to Librarians, Teachers, Researchers and Scientists in any subject dealing with knowledge and library and Students in Library and Information Science, Social Science and Documentation. - Invited Talks: Experts will deliver Invited Talks on various relevant topics. · ParticipantPresentations: Interested participants can submit their research Findings, Technologyupdates or Best practices as Poster presentations. The document should be freefrom plagiarism. Similarity of the documents should be less than 10% and the AIContent should be less than 20%. Extended abstracts (500 to 1000 words Approx.)of Papers Selected to the conference after peer Review will be published as ISBNNumbered Conference Volume. All thepaper presenters should submit ONE SLIDE containing the Title, MajorFindings or Best practice for presenting during the conference, if timepermits. One Initial Slide with theName, Address, email id or other contact details may also attached. Conference Components The three-day conference may include: · InauguralSession and Presentation of ALA Awards · InternationalKeynote Addresses · PlenarySessions · InvitedExpert Lectures and Presentations · TechnicalSessions · ResearchPaper Presentations · PosterPresentations · PanelDiscussions · Industry/TechnologyDemonstrations · BestPaper/Best Poster Awards · ValedictorySession · InternationalParticipation ConferenceParticipation The conference will have an international orientation, withparticipation expected from librarians, information scientists, SocialScientists, academicians, researchers, publishers, technology experts andlibrary and documentation professionals from different countries. - To facilitate international participation, the conference will adopt a hybrid model. - Online Participation:- An option for online presentation will be provided only for out-of-India participants on Thursday, 11 February 2027, enabling international experts and delegates to participate in selected inaugural, keynote and academic sessions without the need for physical travel. Online Participation on 11 th February, Thursday is open to all registered delegates and it is compulsory. - The Conference Programmes on 12–13 February 2027 (Friday and Saturday) is by physical participation at Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Keralam, India. Call for Papers We invite original papers on research and casestudies, new technologies and best practices to the conference on any of thethemes. Papers will be selected based on peer review and these papers will beincluded in the conference volume and can be presented in the form of posters. - Word Count: Full paper 5000 Words (maximum) and Extended Abstracts 500 – 1000 words (approx..) in Times New Roman 12-point Font. - Quality Standards: Original work (Similarity < 10%) and AI-generated content must be < 20%. · Author Declaration:Authors must submit a Declaration signed by all authors, clearly indicating thetheme and topic of the contribution, should be attached as scanned copy at theend of the document. The declaration should state that the paper has not beensubmitted elsewhere for publication or presentation. The document in MS Wordformat Times New Roman 12-point font should be submitted through a Google Form. - Poster Presentation: Selected papers will be permitted for Poster Presentations. An Extended Abstract of 500 – 1000 words (approx.) and 5-7 keywords should be submitted through the Google Form: https://forms.gle/jxQdkzdrxPv6xRD48. - Photo and About the Author(s): A brief description of the author(s) with a passport size photo may be given at the end of the Full Paper and Extended Abstract. - Publication: Selected abstracts will be published in a compendium (Digital/Print) or both and provided to all participants. - Best Paper and Best Poster Awards: The Best Papers and Best Posters in each theme will be honoured with prizes, certificates, and cash awards. - The decision of the Editorial Committee regarding the acceptance of papers for presentation or publication shall be final and binding. - All authors of the accepted papers must register for the conference. And at least one author should physically attend and present the paper. - | | A/C. No. 0462053000000910 A/C. Name: Amala Cancer Hospital Society South Indian Bank, Amala Nagar Branch; IFSC Code: SIBL0000462 | | | | https://forms.gle/jxQdkzdrxPv6xRD48 | | The Indian authors and participants who attend the two days Physical and One Day Online Conference are entitled to get the Participation/Presentation Certificate and Conference Volume and Kit. Delegates who reside out of India will get certificates based on online participation. Important Dates Last Date toReceive Extended Abstracts and Papers : December15, 2026 Notification ofAcceptance of the Paper : December 31, 2026 Last Date ofRegistration : January 31, 2027 Registration FeeProfessionalsworking in Govt. / Govt. Aided Institutions/JRF Scholars : Rs. 700/- Professionalsworking in Unaided Academic Institutions :Rs. 500/-Students &Part-Time Research Scholars without Govt. Salary : Rs. 400/- Part-Time PublicLibrarians * : Rs. 250/- ALA Members(Existing or New) will get a discount of Rs. 200/- in the registration fee forall the above categories. Payment Details A/C. No. 0462053000000910 A/C. Name: Amala CancerHospital Society South Indian Bank, Amala NagarBranch; IFSC Code: SIBL0000462 Food, Accommodation,TA and Conference Kit · All participants will get seminarvolume, conference kit, working lunch and tea. - Out-of-Kerala Participants: Free Shared Accommodation will be provided to Out-of-Kerala Participants, maximum for two days, if requested in advance. - Others: Upon their request, low-cost accommodation can be arranged in the campus or nearby on a Payment Basis, subject to the availability. · * TA/DA Part-Time PublicLibrarians who are attending the Conference will be given Rs. 600/- as TA/DA. Contact forRegistration & Submission Mr. Jicco J. Kodankandath, Deputy Librarian &Organizing Secretary; 9961265800 Ms. Gladis George C., Senior Librarian &Joint Organizing Secretary; 9656193762 Prof. Dr. A.T. Francis, Professor, Head, ChiefLibrarian & Conference Director; 9496839409 Email: jiccojk@amalaims.org; gladisgeorgec@amalaims.org;dr.francis@amalaims.org Website: www.amalaims.org; www.alaindia.org Organising Committee Chief Patron: Fr. Julius Arakkal CMI,Director, AIMS Patrons: Fr. Dr. Antony Mannummel CMI,Associate Director, AIMS Dr. Betsy Thomas, Principal,AIMS Fr. Dr. John Neelankavil CMI, AssociateChief Librarian, DLRD AIMS Conference Director: Prof. Dr. A.T. Francis, Professor, Head and Chief Librarian, DLRD, AIMS Organising Secretary: Mr. Jicco J. Kodankandath, Dy.Librarian, DLRD, AIMS Joint Organizing Secretary Ms. Gladis George C., Senior Librarian, DLRD, AIMS Prof. (Dr.) A.T. FRANCIS, MCom, MLISc, NET, PhDProfessor & Head & Chief LibrarianAmala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala Former Professor & HoD, Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, KochiFormer University Librarian, Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur9496839409; francisaloor@yahoo.com; dr.francis@amalaims@org