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Note: Registration is mandatory for each paper to present at the event.

DAY 1: March 6, 2026 (Friday)

Time

Activity / Session Details

8:00 am – 9:00 am

Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:30 am

Registration and Distribution of Kit for Conference

Inaugural Ceremony

9:30 am – 10:55 am

Time	Activity
9:30 am – 9:35 am	Lighting of the Lamp
9:35 am – 9:40 am	Welcome Address by the Symposium Chair: Prof. Saket Asthana
9:40 am – 9:45 am	Address by the Convener: Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal
9:45 am – 9:50 am	Unveiling of the AIDL Symposium Logo
9:50 am – 10:00 am	Address by the Patron: Prof. Ashok Kumar Pandey
10:00 am – 10:10 am	Address by the Director, IIT Hyderabad: Prof. B.S. Murty
10:10 am – 10:20 am	Address by the Chief Guest: Smt. A. Sridevasena, IAS, Commissioner of Collegiate Education, Govt of Telangana
10:20 am – 10:30 am	Address by the Guest of Honour: Dr. Dipendra Manocha - Director, Developing Countries, DAISY Consortium
10:30 am – 10:35 am	Launch of AIDL Souvenir(Book of Abstracts)
10:35 am – 10:40 am	Vote of Thanks: Dr. Mallikarjuna C
10:40 am – 10:45 am	Group Photograph
10:45 am – 10:50 am	Inauguration of Exhibition Stalls by Dignitaries
10:50 am – 11:00 am	High Tea & Visit to Exhibition Stalls

Session – 1: Theme - Assistive Tools and Technologies

Time

Activity / Session Details

Chair / Rapporteur

11:00 am – 11:20 am

Invited Talk: Dr. Dipendra Manocha (Director, Developing Countries, DAISY Consortium)

11:20 am – 11:30 am

Invited Talk: Prof. Maunendra Desarkar (Associate Professor, IIT Hyderabad)

11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Paper Presentations:

Paper 1: Assistive Tools and Technologies for Accessible and Inclusive Digital Libraries by Dr. Y M V Naga Raja Rao
Paper 2: Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive, Accessible, and Sustainable Smart Libraries by Shivani Trivedi...[et al.]
Paper 3: The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Personalizing Library Services for Divyangjan Users by Mr. Bharathkumar Eellendula
Paper 4: Building Inclusive Library Spaces for Divyangjan Users: Materials, Infrastructure, and Assistive Technologies by Boddu Sreeja...[et al.]
Paper 5: AI-Enabled Assistive Technologies in Academic Libraries: An Exploratory Study by Sanmati Jinendran Jain, Prashanta Kumar Behera & Tamil Bharathi T K
Paper 6:Multimodal AI for Accessibility: Integrating Computer Vision and Speech Technologies in Academic Digital Libraries for Persons with Disabilities by Sanya Jain & Bhartendu Pandey
Paper 7:Towards a New Paradigm of Inclusion in Indian Higher Education: A Case Study of Examining the Role of AI-Enabled Assistive Technologies for Students with Visual Impairment by Sheelu Kachhap

Product Demonstration:

Bonton Furniture
Dsquare Technologies
Continual Engine

Chairman: Dr. Ramesh Dola — Chief Librarian, Siksha O Anusandhan University
Rapporteur: Dr. J. Karthika - The Accessibility Research Centre, Indian Institute of Technology Madras

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch Break

Session – 2: Panel Discussion

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Panel Members:

Dr. Dipendra Manocha
Dr. Homiyar Mobedji
Dr. Mahendra N. Jadhav
Ms. Parul Kumtha
Mr. Deepak Dwivedi
Dr. Mahendra N. Jadhav

Moderator: Dr. Shubha Ranganathan

Session – 3: Theme - Designing Inclusive Library Space & Services (DILS)

3:00 pm – 3:20 pm

Invited Talk: Ms. Parul Kumtha (Universal Design Architect)

3:20 pm – 3:40 pm

Invited Talk: Ms. T.V Aishwarya (Co-Founder, Grailmaker Innovations, spacefelt.com)

3:40 pm – 4:30 pm

Paper Presentations:

Paper 1: Accessibility of law libraries to students with disabilities in India by Madhu K S
Paper 2: Building Inclusive Knowledge Spaces: A Study on Assistive Technologies and Accessibility Practices at Ashoka University with a Comparative Analysis of Selected Government and Private Institutions. by A. Muthuraj, Shukal Kumar & Dr. Shantanu Ganguly
Paper 3: Institutional Accessibility and Facilities for Physically Disabled Users: A study based on selected libraries of Odisha by Sangram Keshari Rout...[et al.]
Paper 4: Aligning Inclusive Library Services for Disabled Users in the Academic Environment by Dr Satyajaya Satapathi & T. Koteswara Rao
Paper 5: Designing Inclusive Library Spaces and Services for Visually Impaired Users: A Universal Design Approach by Ar. Vivek Jain & Prof. Saptarshi Kolay
Paper 6: Inclusion In the Library: A Case Study of Accessibility in The Technical Institutions of Odisha by Prangya Das
Paper 7: A Modern Approach to Inclusive Education Resource Services at IIT Madras by Saradhambal V.
Paper 8: Evaluating inclusive design of digital and physical library spaces in Zimbabwean universities by Lazarus Matizirofa & Collence Chisita
Paper 9:Napping in the Library: Redefining the Academic Library as a Space for Wellbeing by Temin Thomas, Rajkumar Thangavel & Elina E
Paper 10: Inclusive Library Services for Deaf Patrons: Role, Challenges, and Opportunities of Assistive Technologies by Dr Nandeesha B, Dr. Laxmibai S Kattimani & Dr. Umesh M L
Paper 11:Repositioning Libraries as Psychosocial Support Systems: A Bibliotherapy Intervention for Parents of Children Affected with Autism by Tintu Jose & Dr. Mercy Lydia D
Paper 12:Designing Accessible Study Spaces: Assistive Tools and an Inclusive Implementation Framework by Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal
Paper 13:Computationally Optimized Vision-Adaptive Digital Library Interfaces: An Engineering-Driven Framework for Real-Time Computer Vision Syndrome Mitigation through Assistive Imaging, Display Parameter Modeling, and Ocular Health Analytics by Dr. K R N Aswini

Product Demonstration:

Royal Society of Chemistry
Sage
KGL Accucoms

Chairman:Dr. Pit Pichappan
Rapporteur: Mr. Sanmati Jinendran Jain, NIT Trichy

4:30 pm – 4:45 pm

Tea Break

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Session – 4: Theme - Community Engagement & Collaboration

4:45 pm – 5:05 pm

Invited Talk: Dr. Pit Pichappan (Senior Scientist / Professor, Digital Information Research Labs)

5:05 pm – 6:00 pm

Paper Presentations:

Paper 1: Building Inclusive Knowledge Ecosystems: A Collaborative Model between Academic Libraries, Public Libraries, and Disability-focused NGOs in Bangladesh by Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman
Paper 2: Enhancing Library Discovery Services for Divyangajan Users: An Analysis of Current Gaps and Future Directions byRam Reddy Mamidi
Paper 3: Igniting Divyangajan Community Empowerment Through Library Services and Technology Synergy Presenter: Dr. Lingaiah Vuppala & Prof A. Suryanaryana
Paper 5: Enhancing Collaborative Accessibility Practices and Community Engagement to Strengthen Inclusive Academic Libraries by Shaveta Saini
Paper 6: Library Facilities for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing (DHH) Students in Higher Education Institutions by Baiju Joy & Dr. S Raja
Paper 7: Fostering Inclusive Information Literacy in the Posthuman Classroom: Borrowing Epistemic Cues from Spanish Digital Storytelling and Indian Knowledge System by Dr. Kshema Prakash & Dr. Aparna Nori
Paper 8: Darshini Programme: Grama Panchayat–Led Evolution of Inclusive and Accessible Rural Library Spaces in Karnataka by Dr. Pramod M. Chandakavate & Shri. Prashanth MN
Paper 9: Partnership between Academic libraries, public libraries and NGO’s InclusionbyMr. Mogili Saikumar, Mr. Gajula Vinod Kumar & Dr. Madala Chandrashekhar Goud
Paper 10: Reading for leisure: A Case Study approach to making non-academic books accessible for Persons with Visual Impairment byMr. Utkarsh Bedekar & Mr. Sandesh Bhingarde

Product Demonstration:

Chemical Abstracts Society
Institute of Physics

Chairman: Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy
Rapporteur: Dr. Sheetal Tank - Deputy Librarian, IIT Gandhinagar

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cultural Program

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7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Library Tour

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8:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Dinner

DAY 2: March 7, 2026 (Saturday)

Time	Activity / Session Details	Presenter / Chair
8:00 am – 9:00 am	Breakfast
Session – 5: Theme - Accessible Media & Digital Library Platforms
9:00 am – 9:20 am	Invited Talk: Dr. Homiyar Mobedji (Director of Programmes for Benetech)
9:20 am – 9:40 am	Invited Talk: Dr. Anupma Harshal W. (STEM Mentor, ASHOKA University (LGP))
9:40 am – 10:45 am	Paper Presentations (10 Minutes each): Paper 1: Braille to Bytes: Designing an Integrated Assistive Technology Ecosystem for Inclusive Academic Libraries by Poulomi Poddar, Arshad Abdul, Aishee Roy & Ankita Ghosh Paper 2: Integrating Assistive Technologies into Institutional Repositories: A User-Centric Approach for PwD by K. Sunitha Paper 3: AI-based Voice-Activated Mobile Application for People with Visual Impairment by Dr. Shruti Pandey...[et al.] Paper 4:From Compliance to Access: Implementing WCAG Tools in Making Websites Readable for All by Arshad Abdul & Dr. Bhojaraju Gunjal Paper 5: A Bibliometric Analysis of Assistive Robotics: Publication Trends, Influential Contributors, and Research Themes by Aman Sahu, Yogesh Kumar Kori & Nikita Kour Paper 6: A step forward in Inclusive Digital Library System: Rule-Based Translation from English Text to Indian Sign Language by Sandipa Roy...[et al.] Product Demonstration: Cambridge University Press Total Library Solutions	Chairman:Dr. Venkata Rao Pokuri Rapporteur: Dr. Shruti Pandey - Assistant Professor, BHU
10:45 am – 11:00 am	Tea Break
Session – 6: Theme - Policy, Legal Compliance & Institutional Governance (PLIG)
11:00 am – 11:20 am	Invited Talk: Prof. Hemachandran Karah (Associate Professor, IIT Madras)
11:20 am – 1:00 pm	Paper Presentations: Paper 1: Advancing Accessible and Inclusive Digital Libraries in South Asia: Policies, Practices, and Pathways for Bangladesh by Dr. Md. Zillur Rahman Paper 2: Institutionalizing Accessibility Governance in Academic Libraries: Global and Indian Perspectives by Anupam Laxman Kale Paper 3: Empowering Inclusion: From Personal Advocacy to Organizational Transformation under the RPwD Act, 2016 by Aditya Tiwari Paper 4: Designing and Evaluating Inclusive Library Spaces, Services, and Technologies for Divyangjan Users: Challenges, Best Practices, and Policy Perspectives by Dr. Champeswar Mishra Paper 5: Regulatory Misalignments Undermining Disability Rights: UGC Guidelines vs RPwD Act in Indian Academic Libraries by Gursharan Singh Paper 6:From Accessibility Compliance to Inclusion Governance: An Outcome-Oriented AI Framework for Academic Libraries by Deepak Dwivedi & Nandan Gijare Paper 7:Knowledge curation: A Policy Framework for Inclusive, Multimodal, and Disability-Responsive archival ethics by Dr.Hemachandran Karah...[et al.] Paper 8:Implication of Copyright on Access to Electronic and Print Information Resources by People with Visual Impairments in Libraries in India by Ms. Ankita Sinha, & Dr. Kishor Chandra Satpathy Paper 9: Enabling Digital Learning for Dyslexic Individuals Using Web3.0 Technologies: A Systematic Review and Structural Analysis by Mahak Singh & Nitasha Hasteer Paper 10: Equitable Access to all: AI-Powered Assistive Technologies for Persons with disabilities in Academic Libraries by Arya Asok A.R, Aneesha Jose & Dr. Rekha R V Paper 11: Culturally Responsive Accessibility: Designing Digital Library Interfaces for Divyangjan Learners in Indian HEI by Dr. Shambhavi Kumari Paper 12: Accessibility in Scholarly Publishing: Enabling Inclusive Knowledge at Scale by Mr. Shashi Kiran and Mr. Naveen Kumar Product Demonstration (10 Minutes each): Cactus Global Taylor and Francis	Chairman:Dr. Jayanta Tripaty - IIM Ranchi Rapporteur:Dr.Prangya Das, Sr.Librarian & Head, SOA - Institute of Technical Education & Research (ITER)
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Lunch Break
Other Session
2:00 pm – 4:15 pm	Product Demonstration: iGroup Treste Labs - Kibo Drillbit Best Paper Presentation Award Best Oral Presentation Award Prize Distribution
4:15 pm – 4:30 pm	Tea Break	—
4:30 pm - 4:45 pm	Feedback from Participants
4:45 pm – 5:00 pm	Rapporteur General	Dr. Kshema Prakash
5:00 pm – 5:30 pm	Valedictory Session
5:30 pm	Certificate Distribution

AIDL 2026 - Accessible and Inclusive Digital Library Symposium - Program Schedule