Participation in Symposium on Artificial Intelligence by Prof. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor in the Department, participated as an Invited Speaker at the one-day Symposium on "Artificial Intelligence: Application in Libraries and Promoting Indian Knowledge System in Libraries." 

The symposium was organized by the Central Library, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 22nd May 2026. Prof. Shukla delivered an invited talk on "Problems and Prospects of Artificial Intelligence in Academics." 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Shukla for his successful participation and valuable contributions to the symposium.

Successful Participation in 3rd International CLSTL-2025 by Dr. K. G. Sudhier

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor in the Department, participated in and presented a paper at the 3rd International Conference on “Changing Landscape of Science & Technology Libraries: Enhancing Library Experiences with AI” (CLSTL-2025), organized by the Central Library, IIT Gandhinagar, during September 25–27, 2025. 

He successfully presented a co-authored paper with Dr. Abhijith B. titled “A Semi-Automated Conflict Resolution Model for Cross-Domain Ontology Alignment using Open-Source LLM.” The paper proposes a novel semi-automated model for resolving semantic conflicts in cross-domain ontology alignment. By integrating the contextual and semantic capabilities of open-source LLMs (Llama 3) with the precision and reliability of human expert validation, the model addresses key limitations of purely rule-based or machine learning-based systems.

The Department congratulates Dr. K. G. Sudhier on his successful participation and presentation at the 3rd International Conference CLSTL-2025.

Participation in International Seminar (RLUIKS-2025) by Dr. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All,

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Professor in the Department, participated as an Invited Speaker at the two-day International Seminar on "Role of Libraries in Unveiling the Indian Knowledge System in the Digital Era" (RLUIKS-2025). The seminar was organized by the Visva-Bharati Library Network, Visva-Bharati University, Santiniketan, and Universal Briefing, Kolkata, from February 21-22, 2025. Prof. Shukla delivered an invited talk on "Indian Knowledge System and Community Empowerment: Understanding the Role of Traditional Knowledge in Strengthening Communities." 

In addition, Prof. Shukla had the honor of co-chairing a technical session during the seminar.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Prof. Shukla for his successful participation and valuable contributions to the International Seminar.

Participation in International Seminar (RLUIKS-2025) by Dr. K. G. Sudhier

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor in the Department, participated in and delivered an invited talk on "Upholding Professional Ethics: Navigating Codes of Ethics for the LIS Profession" at the International Seminar on "Role of Libraries in Unveiling the Indian Knowledge System in the Digital Era" (RLUIKS-2025). The seminar was organized by the Visva-Bharati Library Network, Visva-Bharati, and Universal Briefing, Kolkata, from February 21-22, 2025. 

In addition, Dr. Sudhier had the honor of co-chairing a technical session during the seminar. 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sudhier for his successful participation and valuable contributions to the International Seminar.

Successful Participation in International Conference (ICRAL-2025) by Dr. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All, 

We are delighted to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Associate Professor in the Department, participated as an Invited Speaker at the International Conference on Re-Imagining the Academic Libraries (ICRAL-2025) on "Evidence-based Innovations on Contents, Technologies & Services for the Next Generation," organized by the Central Library and the Department of Library and Information Science, Tripura University, Agartala, from January 9–11, 2025. 

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Shukla on his successful participation and valuable contributions to the International Conference.

Successful Participation in International Conference (ICRAL-2025) by Dr. K. G. Sudhier

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor in the Department, participated in and presented a paper at the International Conference on Re-Imagining the Academic Libraries (ICRAL-2025) on "Evidence-based Innovations on Contents, Technologies & Services for the Next Generation," organized by the Central Library and the Department of Library and Information Science, Tripura University, Agartala, from January 9–11, 2025.

Dr. Sudhier successfully presented his paper titled "Mapping the Scientific Landscape of Tezpur University, Assam: A Network Visualization using Open Alex." Additionally, he had the honor of chairing a technical session during the conference.

The Department extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Sudhier on his successful participation and contributions to the International Conference.

Successful Participation in International Conference by Ms. Sushree Namita Nag

Dear All,

We are pleased to inform you that Ms. Sushree Namita Nag, Junior Research Fellow in the Department of Library and Information Science, CUTN, participated in and presented a paper at the 2-day International Conference on "Marching Beyond the Libraries: Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation" (ICMBL-2024), organized by the Library and Department of Library & Information Science, KIIT Deemed to be University, from 20th to 21st December 2024. She successfully presented her paper on the topic "Empowering Librarians as Disaster Information Specialists: A Study on Disaster Risk Reduction in Odisha." 

The Department congratulates her on her successful participation and presentation at the International Conference.

Successful Participation in International Conference by Mr. Abhijit Roy

Dear All, 

We are pleased to inform you that Mr. Abhijit Roy, Senior Research Fellow of the Department of Library and Information Science, CUTN, participated in and presented a paper at the 3-day International Conference on Libraries at the Crossroads: Balancing Tradition and Technology (ICDLISKU-2024), organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala, from 19th to 21st December 2024. He successfully presented his paper on the topic "Evaluating the Open Access Publishing Trends at Kerala's State Agricultural Universities: A Data Carpentry Analysis."

The Department congratulates him on his successful participation and presentation at the International Conference.

Successful Participation in IASLIC 30th National Seminar by Dr. K. G. Sudhier

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor of the Department, participated in and presented a paper at the 30th IASLIC National Seminar on "Information Literacy for Developing Enlightened Library/Information User Community in the New Age," organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, during 21-23 November 2024. 

He successfully presented his paper on the topic "Information Needs and Use Patterns of School Children with Disabilities in Kerala: Challenges for Bridging the Gap." In addition to his paper presentation, he also co-chaired a technical session during the National Seminar. 

The department congratulates him on his successful participation and presentation at the 30th IASLIC National Seminar.

Mariam Bhanu M.A. as Speaker in IFLA-ENSULIB Seminar

Dear All, 

We would like to inform you that Ms. Mariam Bhanu M. A., Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Library and Information Science at CUTN, was invited as one of the speakers at the IFLA-ENSULIB Seminar on "Libraries Driving Education for Sustainable Development," a book soft launch event of IFLA where she contributed a chapter. The event took place online on September 28, 2024. She presented her seminar on "How Public Libraries Support the Goals of UNESCO Education for Sustainable Development?" during the "Research and Effective Practices Seminar." Glimpses of the seminar are provided here:

The department congratulates her on this achievement.

Successful Participations in 26th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD-2023)

Dear All,

This is to inform you that PhD Scholars of the Department have participated and presented their papers in 26th International Symposium on Electronic Theses and Dissertations (ETD-2023) organized by the INFLIBNET Center, Gandhinagar, Gujarat in association with Networked Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations (NDLTD) held on 26-28th October, 2023. 

Mr. Abhijit B. successfully presented his paper on the topic "The Impact of Ontologies and the Semantic Web on Electronic Theses and Dissertation Publishing".

 

Ms. Nayanthara S. successfully presented her paper on the topic "Indian Contribution to Medicine Datasets: An Analysis".

Ms. Bhavya K. P. successfully presented her paper on the topic "A Visibility Check of Disaster Management ETDs in Shodhganga".

Department congrats to all PhD Scholars for their successful participation and presentation at the International Symposium.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in National Conference (NGPL-2023) by Mr. Abhijit Roy

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Mr. Abhijit Roy, PhD Scholar of the Department has participated and presented a paper in 2 days National Conference on Next-Generation Public Libraries: Exploring Emerging Trends and Technologies (NGPL-2023) organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Algappa University, Karaikudi on 8th - 9th September 2023. He successfully presented his paper on the topic "Assessing Open Access Scholarly Output in Indian Fishery Research using Data Carpentry".

Department congrats him for his successful participation and presentation at the National Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in National Conference (KTDS 2023) by Dr. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN has participated and presented the paper at ICSSR sponsored National Conference on "Knowledge Transaction in Digital Scholarship" organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi on 10th - 11th April 2023. He successfully presented his co-authored paper on the topic "Exploring the Availability of Research Data Management Services in ICSSR Institutions Libraries: A Survey".

Department congrats to him for his successful participation and presentation at the National Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in National Conference (KTDS 2023) by Dr. K. G. Sudhier

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. K. G. Sudhier, Assistant Professor of the Department has participated and presented the paper at ICSSR sponsored National Conference on "Knowledge Transaction in Digital Scholarship" organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Banaras Hindu University Varanasi on 10th - 11th April 2023. He successfully presented his paper on the topic "Ontology and Semantic Web Technologies in the Post-Truth World: A Methodological Framework".

Department congrats to him for his successful participation and presentation at the National Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in International Conference (ICAL 2023) by Dr. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All,  

This is to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN has participated and co-chaired the session in 4 days International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL 2023) organized by the Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi on 5th - 8th April 2023. He successfully participated and took part in the discussion on his joint paper (with Ms. Komal Sahu & Mr. Praveen Kumar) on the topic "Curriculum Development and Learning in Library and Information Science (LIS): A Review" and "Exploring the Roles and Responsibilities of School Librarians in Indian Context" respectively. Besides his participation in the International Conference, he served as co-chair of one session during the Internation Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in International Conference (ICAL 2023) by Ms. Rima Hazarika

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Ms. Rima Hazarika, PhD Scholar of the Department has participated and presented a paper in 4 days International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL-2023) organized by the Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi on 5th - 8th April 2023. She successfully presented her paper on the topic "Visualization of Research Landscape of the Indian Institute of Technology, Guwahati, Assam".

Department congrats her for her successful participation and presentation at the International Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in International Conference (ICAL 2023) by Mr. Praveen Kumar

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Mr. Praveen Kumar, Junior Research Fellow of the Department has participated and presented a paper in 4 days International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL-2023) organized by the Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi on 5th - 8th April 2023. He successfully presented his paper on the topic "Exploring the Roles and Responsibilities of School Librarians in Indian Context".

Department congrats him for his successful participation and presentation at the International Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in International Conference (ICAL 2023) by Ms. Komal Sahu

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Ms. Komal Sahu, Junior Research Fellow of the Department has participated and presented a paper in 4 days International Conference on Academic Libraries (ICAL-2023) organized by the Delhi University Library System, University of Delhi on 5th - 8th April 2023. She successfully presented her paper on the topic "Curriculum Development and Learning in Library and Information Science (LIS): A Review".

Department congrats her for her successful participation and presentation at the International Conference.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in National Seminar by Dr. Akhandanand Shukla

Dear All, 

This is to inform you that Dr. Akhandanand Shukla, Associate Professor & Head, Department of Library & Information Science, CUTN has participated and co-chaired the session in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on "National Education Policy 2020: A Forward-Looking Vision for LIS Education and Services" organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 1st - 3rd March 2023. He successfully participated and took part in the discussion on his joint paper (with Ms. Komal Sahu) on the topic "Curriculum Development in Library and Information Science Education in India: Changing Needs in the Context of NEP 2020". Besides the presentation of the paper, he served as co-chair of one session during the National Seminar.

Thanks.

Successful Participation in National Seminar by Ms. Komal Sahu

Dear All,

This is to inform you that Ms. Komal Sahu, Junior Research Fellow of the Department has participated and presented the paper in ICSSR sponsored National Seminar on "National Education Policy 2020: A Forward-Looking Vision for LIS Education and Services" organized by the Department of Library & Information Science, Mizoram University, Aizawl on 1st - 3rd March 2023. She successfully presented her paper on the topic "Curriculum Development in Library and Information Science Education in India: Changing Needs in the Context of NEP 2020".

Department congrats her for her successful participation and presentation at the National Seminar.

Thanks.