Beyond conventional paper presentations, NCSL 2026 invites schools, librarians, educators and institutions to demonstrate innovative, scalable practices through live, stage‑based sessions.
Transforming Learning Spaces — a dynamic stage‑based session where selected presenters demonstrate practices that have transformed library services and learning experiences, through practical demonstrations, live presentations, and real‑world implementation models that bridge policy and practice in line with NEP 2020.
Live demonstrations may include library makerspaces, reading‑promotion campaigns, digital storytelling, mobile library and community outreach, AI‑assisted library services, and inclusive library space redesigns.
Replicable Models for School Libraries — a practitioner‑focused session highlighting successful, innovative and scalable initiatives with measurable impact on teaching, learning, literacy development, student engagement and community participation.
The Forum focuses on evidence‑based case studies, practical demonstrations and measurable outcomes — emphasising approaches that are sustainable, scalable and adaptable across diverse school environments.
Presenters are encouraged to highlight the context, objectives, methodology, resources, challenges, assessment strategies, and impact of their initiatives across the following focus areas.
