Call for Papers

About the Theme and Sub-Themes of the Symposium

Theme: Accessible and Inclusive Digital Library (AIDL)

The following are the Main Themes and Sub-Themes pertaining to Accessible and Inclusive Digital Library for all Persons with Disabilities (PwD) / Divynagjan Users, but are not limited to:

Main Themes Sub-Themes
Assistive Tools and Technologies Assistive Technologies & Alternate Formats for Higher Education
  • Screen readers, magnification, reading and writing tools used by students with disabilities
  • Accessibility of course packs, reading lists and course reserves
Enabling Digital Accessibility
  • Assistive Technologies: New Trends & Technologies
Remediation: Automated Document Accessibility Tools
  • Workflows for creating accessible PDFs, EPUB3, DAISY, audio books and Braille
  • Innovating Accessibility with Gen AI & Computer Vision
  • Indic Language Tools and Technologies
Best Practices and Case Studies
Community Engagement & Collaboration Empowering Community Engagement
  • Co-designing services with students with disabilities and Disabled Persons' Organisations (DPOs)
Empowering Persons with Disabilities (PwD) / Divyangjan users
  • Peer-mentoring, student clubs and accessibility champions within campuses
Collaboration Spaces
  • Enhancing Collaborations with Bookshare, Sugamya Pustakalaya and other content providers
  • Partnerships between Academic libraries, public libraries and NGOs on inclusion
  • Role of sign language interpreters for effective communication Services
Best Practices and Case Studies
Designing Inclusive Library Space & Services Building Inclusive Library Spaces for all Divyanagjan Users
  • Inclusive digital library design — accessible design and disabled user‑centric approaches
  • Universal design principles for physical and digital spaces (wayfinding, seating, lighting, assistive infrastructure)
  • Designing for varied needs: visual, auditory, cognitive and motor accessibility
Embracing Inclusive Library Services
  • Accessibility of digital library interfaces and compliance with accessibility standards (WCAG, GIGW, RPwD guidance)
  • Accessibility, usability and inclusion synergies — combining user testing, assistive tools and policy
  • Staff training, inclusive workflows and service design centered on Persons with Disabilities
Next-Gen Libraries and Future of Libraries
  • Accessible Transport
Best Practices and Case Studies
Accessible Media & Digital Library Platforms Accessible library websites, discovery services, OPACs and institutional repositories
  • Implementing WCAG 2.2, GIGW and good practices in Indian higher education
  • Ensuring accessibility of e-journals, databases and e-book platforms
  • Emerging tools for accessible digital library interfaces
Best Practices and Case Studies
Policy, Legal Compliance & Institutional Governance Implementing the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016 in academic libraries
  • Aligning with UGC, NAAC and national policy expectations on accessibility
  • Procurement, licensing and vendor management for accessible products and services
  • Developing institutional accessibility policies, audits and action plans

📝 Registration

Registration Details

Registration fee for working professionals ₹ 3,500.00
Registration fee for Students ₹ 1,500.00
Registration fee for PWD students ₹ 200.00
Registration fee for foreign delegates ₹ 4,500.00
Registration fee for Corporate / Industries ₹ 5,000.00

Note: The above Registration Fees is excluding GST (18%) to be included while making the payment.

Last date of registration: 01.03.2026

Important Notes

Accommodation & Transportation: The registration doesn't cover accommodation, transportation, etc. Participants who want to avail accommodation facility will have to inform in advance and he/she should have to bear the charges for accommodation depending on the kind of room(s), bed(s), etc. available at the time of the symposium.

How to Register

Registration form is available on the IITH-KRC website: https://library.iith.ac.in/events/aidl2026/

Scanned copy of the filled-in Registration Form along with payment details has to be sent through email at: aidl2026.iith@gmail.com

Payment Details

Payment should be made through Online transfer / Demand Draft in favour of "Director, Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad" payable at Canara Bank, IITH Kandi – 502284 and send to the following address.

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Organizing Committee

Chief Patron Prof. B.S. Murty, Director, IITH
Patron Prof. Ashok Kumar Pandey, Dean-Academic
Symposium Chair Prof. Saket Asthana, Chair-Library Committee
Convener & Organizing Secretary Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal, Chief Library Officer
Co-Conveners Dr. Mallikarjuna C, Deputy Librarian
Mr. Siva Kimidi, Assistant Librarian
Local Organizing Committee All Library Staff
Publicity & Promotion Committee Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal, Mr. Arshad, Mr. Sriram, Ms. Sayantani
Sponsorship & Accounts Committee Mr. Siva Kimidi, Ms. Haseena, Ms. Suchita Sahoo
Registration and Hospitality Committee Mr. Jayanta Kumar Sahu, Mr. Sajan C S, Mr. Anand
Travel Support Mr. Gajanand Kaushik, Mr. Jayanta Kumar Sahu

Address for Correspondence

Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal
Convener & Organizing Secretary – AIDL-2026

Chief Library Officer, Knowledge Resource Centre (KRC-Library)
Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad, Kandi, Sangareddy-502284. INDIA.

E-mail: aidl2026.iith@gmail.com | Phone: +91-40-23016085 (O) | Cell: 9040511891

Web: https://library.iith.ac.in/events/aidl2026/