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Explore the key areas of focus for the NCLISPPF 2026 Conference.
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LIS Education in the Context of NEP 2020
NEP 2020 and the transformation of LIS education
Multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary approaches in LIS
Academic flexibility, choice-based learning and credit mobility
Competency-based and outcome-based LIS education
Academic Bank of Credits and flexible learning pathways
Multiple entry and exit opportunities
Indian Knowledge Systems and LIS education
Internationalisation and global perspectives in LIS education
2
Curriculum Transformation and Future-Ready LIS Education
Redesigning LIS curricula for emerging information environments
Skill-oriented and experiential LIS education
Integration of digital, data and Al competencies
Industry-oriented curriculum and employability
Micro-credentials, certifications and lifelong learning
Curriculum benchmarking and quality enhancement
3
Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Technologies in LIS Education
Generative Al and Large Language Models
Al literacy for LIS professionals
Al-assisted teaching, learning and research
RAG, conversational Al and intelligent information services
Machine learning, data analytics and automation
Ethical and responsible AI in LIS education
4
Innovative Pedagogy and Digital Learning
Blended, hybrid and online LIS education
Experiential and project-based learning
MOOCs, OER and digital learning resources
Al-supported teaching and assessment
Virtual laboratories and technology-enabled learning
Innovative assessment and learning-outcome measurement
5
Emerging Skills and Professional Competencies
Information, digital and AI literacy
Data literacy and data management
Research and scholarly communication skills
Programming, automation and computational thinking
Digital curation and preservation
Knowledge management and information consultancy
Entrepreneurship and innovation
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Research, Innovation and Scholarly Communication
Emerging research methodologies in LIS
Bibliometrics, scientometrics and altmetrics
Al-assisted research and literature review
Open science and open educational resources
Research data management
Research integrity and academic ethics
Innovation and entrepreneurship in LIS
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Industry-Academia Interface and Employability
Changing professional roles of LIS graduates
Industry-oriented LIS education
Internships, apprenticeships and field-based learning
Industry-academia partnerships
Entrepreneurship and startup opportunities
Future employment opportunities for LIS professionals
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Ethics, Copyright, Privacy and AI Governance
Copyright and intellectual property in the Al era
Privacy and protection of library-user data
Algorithmic bias and fairness
Academic integrity and AI-generated content
Responsible AlI policies for LIS institutions
Professional ethics and social responsibility
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Inclusive, Accessible and Equitable LIS Education
Inclusive and accessible LIS education
Bridging the digital divide
Technology-enabled education for underserved communities
Accessibility and assistive technologies
Gender and social inclusion
Libraries, lifelong learning and social empowerment
10
Future Directions and Policy Perspectives
Future of LIS schools and departments
NEP 2020 and emerging higher-education reforms
Quality assurance and accreditation
Internationalisation of LIS education
Lifelong and continuous professional development
A national roadmap for future-ready LIS education