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Conference Themes

Six tracks structure the call for papers at NCSL 2026, each carrying a working call number in the tradition of library classification. Select a theme below to read its full brief and suggested sub‑themes.

Theme One

School Libraries and Foundational Literacy

Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) is a national priority under NEP 2020, which recognises that reading with understanding a…

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Theme Two

Digital Inclusion and Equitable Access to Knowledge

Access to information has become a critical determinant of educational opportunity and social inclusion. While technology has expa…

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Theme Three

Civic Engagement, Nation‑Building & Constitutional Values

NEP 2020 envisions education as a means to develop constitutional values, ethical reasoning, social responsibility, cultural aware…

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Theme Four

Innovative Services, Engagement, Leadership, Policy & Management

School libraries are evolving from information repositories into dynamic learning environments that support creativity, collaborat…

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Theme Five

Information Literacy, Media Literacy & AI Literacy

The rapid expansion of digital technologies, social media and Artificial Intelligence has transformed how information is created, …

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Theme Six

Inclusive and Accessible School Libraries

Equity, inclusion and accessibility are central to NEP 2020, which affirms that every learner — irrespective of background, gender…

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Full papers of 2,500–4,000 words, in English or Hindi, are invited for review across all six themes. The last date for submission is 25 September 2026.

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