Asst Librarian presents paper at the International Conference on Transforming Libraries: Innovation, Management, Smart Technologies and Creative Knowledge of Society for the Future

Libraries today are transforming from quiet rooms of isolation into vibrant, citizen-centered hubs that foster lifelong learning, civic dialogue, and human connection.

Ms. Surabhi M. S. (Asst. Librarian) presented a paper at the International Conference on Transforming Libraries: Innovation, Management, Smart Technologies and Creative Knowledge of Society for the Future.The prestigious two-day event took place during 14-15 March 2026. It was organized by the University Library in collaboration with the Department of Management Studies at Periyar University, Salem, Tamil Nadu. The conference was formally sponsored by the Raja Rammohun Roy Library Foundation (RRRLF) under the Ministry of Culture, Government of India

In her paper, ‘Library Futures Unlocked: Smart Solutions, Creative Communities & Transformational Leadership’, Ms. Surabhi presented an in-depth case study centered on the Vidya Academy of Science & Technology. Focusing on the library’s engagement with undergraduate (UG) students, postgraduate (PG) students and research scholars, her work demonstrated how academic libraries can evolve into community-driven hubs of innovation.