National Conference on School Libraries
NCERT · Library & Documentation Division

National Conference
on School Libraries

Policy Perspectives and Case Studies on Advancing Literacy, Digital Inclusion, Civic Engagement, and Nation‑Building under the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.

19–20 November 2026 NCERT, New Delhi English & Hindi
Title National Conference on School Libraries — NCSL 2026 Author / Host NCERT — Library & Documentation Division Subject Headings Literacy · Digital Inclusion · Civic Engagement · NEP 2020
Venue NCERT, New Delhi
Papers Due 25 Sep Notify 30 Sep

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The Concept

Background Paper - NCSL 2026

Once regarded as repositories of books, contemporary school libraries have become dynamic learning environments that foster literacy, inquiry, creativity, critical thinking and collaboration. Building on NCSL 2025, this year's conference deepens the national discourse on the role of school libraries in advancing NEP 2020.

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Digital Resources · LDD, NCERT

Your Gateway to Knowledge

The Library and Documentation Division runs a suite of digital platforms that extend the reach of NCERT's collections well beyond the reading room.

Onos

Open Network for Online Scholarly Resources

OJS

Open Journal Systems — Journal Management & Publishing

OPAC

Online Public Access Catalogue

eLibrary

Digital Library Resources

IR

Institutional Repository

Call for Papers · Six Conference Tracks

Conference Themes

Each track carries a working call number in the tradition of the library's own classification system. Select a theme to view its full description and suggested sub‑themes.

Call for Innovative Showcase

Innovation Showcase

Beyond conventional paper presentations, NCSL 2026 invites live, stage‑based sessions — from library makerspaces to AI‑assisted services — that participants can observe, learn from, and adapt in their own institutions.

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Important Dates

01
Full Paper Submission
25 September 2026
02
Acceptance Notification
30 September 2026
03
Conference Dates
19–20 November 2026
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Join policymakers, educators, teacher‑librarians and researchers from across India — 19–20 November 2026, NCERT, New Delhi.