National Level Seminar on Libraries 5.0: Intelligent Knowledge Ecosystems

The Bombay Science Librarians’ Association (BOSLA), in collaboration with the BITS Pilani Mumbai Campus Library, organizes a National Level Seminar on “Libraries 5.0: Intelligent Knowledge Ecosystems” on the occasion of National Librarians’ Day & the Birth Anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan.

Chief Guests

Prof. Saravanan Kesavan — Dean, BITSoM
Prof. Nandita Abraham — Dean, BITSDES
Prof. Vishwas H. Devaiah — Dean, BITS LAW

Seminar Director

Dr. Subhash Chavan (Chairman — BOSLA)

Organizing Secretary

Dr. Manju Kalita — Librarian, BITSDES
Dr. Sangeeta Paliwal — Librarian, BITSoM
Dr. Laghir Rabari — Librarian, BITS LAW

Contact Details

Dr. Manju Kalita (Co-Ordinator): 9595594919 · Dr. Kuljeet Kahlon: 9819056249

About BOSLA

The Bombay Science Librarians’ Association (BOSLA) was established in October 1975 and officially registered on 9th March 1978 with Registration No. F4735 (BOM) at the Office of the Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra State, Mumbai.

During the 1970s, the librarians of scientific institutions realized that with the existing resources, it was not possible for them to fully cater to the needs of the scientific community of their organizations due to the steadily rising costs of publications and almost stationary annual budgets for their libraries.

The initiative was then taken by the librarians of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (B.A.R.C.), Department of Chemical Technology, Bombay University (U.D.C.T.), Indian Institute of Technology (I.I.T.), Bombay and Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (T.I.F.R.). They started meeting frequently to discuss and explore the possibilities of developing closer ties than routine inter-library loan. As a result of these efforts, the Bombay Science Librarian’s Association (BOSLA) was formed in October 1975.

Presently, the association has grown to include more than 500 life members nationwide. The association keeps organizing seminars, conferences, and workshops in association with various institutions with the main objective of upskilling the working knowledge of the librarians.

Main objectives of the Association:

To improve the services of the Bombay Science Libraries.
To cooperate actively to benefit mutually by the resources available to the libraries.
To strengthen the financial resources of the science libraries in Bombay.
To raise the professional standard of library staff in the Bombay Science Libraries.
To improve the status and service conditions of the library staff in Bombay.
To maintain liaison between the professionals and the Government.

About BITS Pilani, Mumbai Campus Library

The BITS Pilani, Mumbai Campus Library serves as the integrated knowledge hub for the BITS School of Management (BITSOM), BITS Law School (BITSLAW), and BITS Design School (BITSDES), supporting excellence in management, law, and design education through a rich ecosystem of information resources, technology-enabled services, and collaborative learning spaces. Established progressively alongside the schools — BITSOM (2021), BITSLAW (2023), and BITSDES (2024) — the library offers an extensive collection of print and digital resources, including books, e-books, scholarly journals, legal and business databases, legal reports, industry reports, trend reports, case studies, market intelligence resources, multimedia content, and specialized design and creative arts collections. The library provides a comprehensive suite of services, including reference and research assistance, literature search support, information literacy and research skills training, legal and business database instruction, citation and referencing guidance, current awareness services, document delivery, remote access to electronic resources, and personalized research consultations. Designed as a user-centric and future-ready learning environment, the library fosters innovation, interdisciplinary research, creativity, and lifelong learning while empowering students, faculty, and researchers to excel in their academic and professional endeavours.

About the Seminar

On the occasion of the Birth Anniversary of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, the pioneer of Library and Information Science in India, the Bombay Science Librarians’ Association (BOSLA) and BITS Pilani Mumbai Campus are jointly organizing a National Level Seminar on the theme: “Libraries 5.0: Intelligent Knowledge Ecosystems” on 22nd August 2026.

The seminar will focus on the theme “Libraries 5.0: Intelligent Knowledge Ecosystems,” highlighting how Artificial Intelligence (AI), big data, cloud computing, and other emerging technologies are transforming libraries into intelligent, user-centric knowledge hubs. It will explore the evolving role of Library and Information Science (LIS) professionals in delivering innovative, inclusive, and technology-enabled information services.

The event also pays tribute to the visionary ideals of Dr. S. R. Ranganathan, whose Five Laws of Library Science continue to inspire the evolution of libraries. His timeless principles remain highly relevant in guiding the transformation of libraries into intelligent knowledge ecosystems that support learning, research, and innovation.

Speakers

Details will update soon…

Registration Fee

Working Professional: Rs. 500/-
MLISc Student: Rs. 300/-
Retired Professionals: Rs. 300/-

Payment Details for NEFT / GPay / PhonePe / Paytm

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Account Name: Bombay Science Librarian Association
Account Number: 015200100011829
Bank Name: Saraswat Cooperative Bank Ltd.
IFSC code: SRCB0000015
Branch: Powai, Mumbai-400076

Registration Link: https://forms.gle/GewXV6qN9dH4pqySA

Note: Registration on a first-come, first-served basis for participants. Certificates will be issued to those participants who register in advance and attend the event.

Organizing Committee

Dr. Subhash Chavan (Chairman-BOSLA), Dr. BAMU, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Mr. Ganesh Surwase (Vice-Chairman-BOSLA), BARC, Mumbai
Dr. Dattatraya Kalbande (General Secretary-BOSLA), JWSGC, Ulhasnagar
Dr. Kuljeet G. Kahlon (Treasurer-BOSLA), GNIMS, Mumbai
Mr. Pralhad Jadhav (Jt. Secretary-BOSLA), Khaitan & Co, Mumbai
Dr. Anil Kumar (Member-BOSLA), BARC, Mumbai
Dr. Baban K More (Member-BOSLA), MNLU, Mumbai
Ms. Swati Nawale (Member-BOSLA), TEC, New Mumbai
Ms. Pallavi Dhoke (Member-BOSLA), RAIT, New Mumbai
Dr. J. Shivarama (Member-BOSLA), TISS, Mumbai
Dr. Manju Kalita (Member-BOSLA), BITSDES, Mumbai

Local Organising Committee — BITS Pilani Mumbai Campus Library

Mr. Sachin Tirlapur — BITS LAW
Mr. Uttam Pradhan — BITSDES
Mr. Farhan Ali — BITS LAW
Ms. Sanyogita Patel — BITSOM
Mr. Kalpesh Mulam — BITSoM
Ms. Mahak Gattani — BITSoM
Ms. Mili Maheshwari — BITSoM
Ms. Bhavana Sunilkumar — BITS LAW
Ms. Aayushi Rathore — BITSDES

Venue

BITS Pilani Mumbai Campus
Address: Kalyan-Murbad Road, Village Kamba, Pawshepada, Taluka Kalyan, District Thane – 421 301