LITT 2022 CONFERENCE/WORKSHOP CALL FOR PAPERS

The Information Technology Section (ITS) invites interested members to submit papers for presentation at the 2022 Library & Information Technology Today (LITT) Conference/ Workshop scheduled to hold at the Ignatus Ajuru University of Education, Rumuolumeni, Port Harcourt, Rivers State from 3^rd – 7^th October, 2022

About the conference/workshop

The LITT conference/workshop is an annual event that provides opportunity for library and information professionals to build their capacity in the area of Library, Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs).

A compendium of accepted papers will be produced while quality research papers presented at the conference will be peer reviewed and published in the section’s Journal

THEME:

“BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGY IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION CENTRES: BENEFITS AND BEST PRACTICES”

SUB THEMES:

• Uses of Blockchain Technology in Library Services.
• Big Data in Library Services
• Scholarly Publishing and Digital Rights Management
• Practical Guide on Creating Smart Libraries using Blockchain Technology
• Best Practices in Digital Preservation and Tracking for Library and Information Centres
• Prospects of Cryptocurrencies for Library Transactions
• Blockchain Technology for Library Records Keeping

Interested members are invited to submit papers on any of the sub themes or related topic under the general theme.

Deadlines for Submission

Abstract: Tuesday, 23^rd August, 2022

Full Paper– Sunday, 18^th September, 2022

The abstracts should be between 300 and 450 words in length and should indicate the following information:

• The theme and the title of the paper;
• A clear description of the topic and its importance or relevance; and
• The scope of the issues to be discussed in the paper.

All abstracts for the conference should be forwarded to:

nlaitsection18@gmail.com and copied to ogucheed@gmail.com

Authors will be notified of the acceptance/rejection of their abstracts by 20^th September, 2022.

*There is provision for virtual presentation of accepted papers for registered participants.

For details of the conference, please visit here

For enquiries:

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