Convention Date Nov 18–20, 2026
Paper Submission Jun 30, 2026
Paper Acceptance Aug 10, 2026
Registration Deadline Oct 15, 2026
PLANNER Convention
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PLANNER 2026

Promotion of Library Automation and Networking in North-Eastern Region (PLANNER) is a Biennial convention with a special focus to uplift academic libraries in the North-Eastern region, India in the aspect of library automation and networking.

This year's theme — Empowering Knowledge Ecosystems: Collaborative, Inclusive and Sustainable Libraries — aims to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the future of libraries and information science.

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Call for Papers

Empowering Knowledge Ecosystems: Collaborative, Inclusive and Sustainable Libraries

Sub Themes
  • Collaborative Library Services, Intelligent Discovery Tools and Digital Workflows for North-East Libraries
  • Digital Inclusion through Multilingual Tools, Accessibility Features and User-Centric Services
  • Sustainable Libraries through Digital Preservation and Long-term Knowledge Management
  • Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), Best Practices, Research Metrics, Open Science, Library Technologies and Standards
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Convention Organisers

INFLIBNET University of Guwahati
Prof. Devika P. Madalli
Prof. Devika P. Madalli

Director, INFLIBNET Centre

Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta
Prof. Nani Gopal Mahanta

Vice Chancellor, Gauhati University

Convenor

Shri Swapnil P Patel

Scientist-D (CS)

INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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+91-79-2326 8321

Jt-Convenor

Mrs Hema V Cholin

Scientist-C (LS)

INFLIBNET Centre, Gandhinagar, Gujarat

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Organising Secretary

Prof. Sanjay Kumar Singh

Prof. & Head, DLISc

Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

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+91 9435040402

Jt-Organising Secretary

Dr. Prasanta Kumar Deka

Uni. Librarian, KKH (Central) Library

Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam

planner2026[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in

+91 7002504650