SALIS 2020: International Virtual Conference on Challenges and Opportunities to Libraries and LIS Professionals in the  Changing Global Scenario Date: 28-30 December 2020 Organized by: SALIS ( Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science in Collaboration with: Karunya Institute of Technology and Sciences, Coimbatore B.S.AbdurRahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai National Engineering College, Kovilpatti Coimbatore Institute of Technology, Coimbatore K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology, Tiruchengode Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai Alagappa University, Karaikudi Indian Institute of Management Tiruchirappalli Bharathiar University, Coimbatore Objective of the Conference: Libraries are undergoing tremendous changes in terms of collection, services, technology, distribution and dissemination due to ICT revolution, availability of digital resources, tech-savvy Google generation users, diminishing library budget, dominance of Google and global access to open sources and technologies. Library and Information Services are changing at par with technology so, there is need for Libraries and LIS professionals to update themselves with recent trends in the field. In view of technology and market driven library services, the traditional library services are replaced with artificial intelligence, machine-learning software, and robotics enabled applications.  Therefore, LIS professionals need to acquire latest skills and competencies to provide information and dissemination activities in virtual platform. LIS Professionals should explore opportunities in new areas in the changing global scenario. Themes and Sub Themes: 1.Impact of COVID-19 on Libraries Challenges and future of libraries Online library services - Remote Access, Mobile Apps - e-Journals - e-Books Open Access Resources and Open Source Technologies Library services using social networking tools New initiatives in Libraries during COVID-19 pandemic 2.New Information Policy Manpower – Capacity building initiatives Infrastructure Facility – IT – Computer – Internet  –  Cloud Technologies ICT - Information - Digital Literacy Library embedded curriculum Information Literacy Courses for UG, PG Students and Research Scholars Community Information Services Integration of  social networking tools to provide library services Information policy related to pandemic and other natural disaster Market driven and technology embedded  library courses / syllabus Digital Preservation Policy Consortium based Access policy – Licensing and copyright Online Acquisition Policy 3.Collection Development in the Changing Global Scenario E-Journals, E-Books, Open Courseware and other Open Resources Institutional Repositories Access to text books through Aggregators Consortium based access – Pricing – Licensing and Agreements International and National Initiatives of MOOC’s Online Acquistion models and methods 4.IT Enabled Information Services and Activities – New Areas to Explore Content Creation and Content Writing E-learning – Virtual Learning Environment Data Metrics, NIRF Ranking, NAAC and NBA Digital content providers Integration of information content from various sources Online courses and training: MOOC's, SWAYAM, NPTEL, etc. Cloud Video Conferencing : GotoMeeing,  Zoom, Google Meet, MS Teams & Webex, etc. E-Printing and E-Publication Services: Journals, Newsletters, Brochures & Posters etc. Open Source Software for Content Management: Joomla, Drupal & Wordpress etc. Online Courses through Moodle platform Library Services: Mobile Apps – e-Journals & e-books etc. Library Website and Social Networking Tools Event Management - Liaison, marketing and publicity RTI Patent Information Career Guidance – Higher Education – Study Abroad – Scholarships Digital Marketing Innovations in Library Library Innovators 5.Research Support and Management Services Research Projects and Funding Research partners Research Publication Support – Funding  –  IF journals Institutional Repositories Citation, Reference Tools, Citation databases Research Profile Service Research Data Management Research Visibility: IR, Google Scholar, Mendeley, WoS & Scopus etc. Plagiarism, Ethics in Research Copyright issues in the Digital Environment 6.Next Generation Library Interfaces and Applications Information Retrieval, Search Techniques and Search Engine Optimizations Cloud Technology Metadata services AI embedded FAQ and answer to reference queries IOT –Internet of Things RFID enabled services Mobile Apps Big Data Analytics, Data Visualization Tools and  Software Library of the Future Digital interfaces for printed E-books Social Networks Learning  / Smart  / Creative Spaces in Libraries Interface to Emerging Web Technology in Libraries Sustainable Libraries Smart Libraries 7.Technology Enabled Innovative Library Services Federated Services, Discovery Services Use of QR codes in Libraries Google Voice for answering library FAQ Automated Reference queries Library Bookmark and Guide Digital Literacy Collaboration and Partnership in the network world Maker space / Learning Hub / Coding Club Digital Story Telling Open Library / Human Library Cloud based remote service Integration of Google Suite - Tools and Technologies AR / VR - Augmented Reality / Virtual Reality Link Resolver Subject Guides 8.Collaboration, Networking of Institutions and Resource Sharing Networking of Professionals, Libraries and Institutions Collaborative Subscriptions and Online Acquisitions Joint Library Services Sharing of Physical/ Human/ and Knowledge Resources Submission of Papers: Original research work and case studies of unpublished work on the conference themes are invited for publication and presentation at the conference. Papers will be accepted only after strict review by editorial committee. Accepted papers will be published in the e-Conference Proceedings with ISBN. Good quality papers only are allowed for presentation. Paper presentation e-Certificate will be sent to those who have presented the paper. Conference/Meeting ID: Conference/Meeting ID will be sent only to the registered participants two days in advance before commencement of the conference. Author Guidelines: The full paper in word file (with an abstract not exceeding 200 words and at least 3 keywords) should be submitted as an e-mail attachment to salis2020india@gmail.com Paper should not exceed 6 pages (line space: 1.5, font size: 12, font: Times New Roman, reference: APA). For more details, please visit the conference website. The authors of accepted papers have to pay the registration fee immediately after the receipt of communication of acceptance to include their papers in the proceedings. Target Participants: Librarians / Information Professionals LIS Teachers, Students and Research scholars Information and IT Professionals Registration Fee: SALIS Members        : Rs.300/- Non Members            : Rs.500/- For One Session        : Rs.100/- SAARC  Countries     : $ 10 (USD) Other Countries          : $15 (USD) Online Registration & Payment Link:Online Registration Link: http://bit.ly/salis2020registration Online Fee Payment  Link: http://bit.ly/salis2020registrationpayment SALIS App: http://bitly/SALISapp Registration and Payment of Registration Fee can aslo done through SALIS App   Important Dates: Submission of Full Papers: 10th November, 2020 Acceptance of Papers      : 15th November, 2020 Registration and Payment: 20th November, 2020 Conference/Meeting ID will be sent only to the registered participants to their registered e-mail two days in advance before commencement of the conference. Soft Copy of the proceedings will be sent to those who have paid the registration fee e-Certificate will be given only to those who have paid the registration fee and attended the full programme and submitted the feedback form Important Dates: Submission of Full Papers    :     10th November, 2020 Acceptance of Papers          :     15th November, 2020 Registration and Payment    :     20th November, 2020 Address for Communication: Dr.A.Hariharan Founder President Plot No. 32, 2nd Main Road, Sabari Nagar Extension, Mugalivakkam Chennai - 600 125. e-mail: salis2020india@gmail.com Mobile: Dr. A.Hariharan                      : 9841601903 Dr. K.Karunai Raghavan        : 94448 85083, 91765 76503 Dr. M.Mandhirasalam             : 98429 56585 Dr. Capt. T.Magudeeswaran   : 99942 50222, 99942 50222 Dr. A.M. Venkatachalam         : 99942 50222 99440 50222 Please click the LINK given below to download the conference brochure from google drive for more details of the conference. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vaynknxD5P_sjDdLUxupbdL-tCUkLYmf/view?usp=s...  Conference Website:  http://bit.ly/salis2020