A Grand Beginning: Global Library Summit 2025

Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, the President of South Asian University, New Delhi, India (SAU), Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, Prof. Devika Madalli(Director, INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar), Dr. AP Singh(Director General, National Library Kolkata, India, Shri. Akash Patil ( Director, DAIC, New Delhi), Dr Ambedkar International Center and Dr. Dhananjay Tripathi (Organizing Secretary), P.V. Konnur (President LIS Academy Bangalore),

The Global Library Summit 2025 began on a high note this morning at the India International Centre, New Delhi!

The event was inaugurated with the Lighting of the Lamp, symbolizing wisdom, knowledge, and enlightenment. Chief Guest Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe, South Asian University, New Delhi, India (SAU) President Hon’ble Prof. K.K. Aggarwal, and other esteemed dignitaries, including Prof. Devika Madalli(Director, INFLIBNET, Gandhinagar), Dr. AP Singh(Director General, National Library Kolkata, India, Shri. Akash Patil ( Director, DAIC, New Delhi)

Dr Ambedkar International Centre AIC – Dr Ambedkar International Center and Dr. Dhananjay Tripathi (Organizing Secretary) graced the stage, marking the beginning of this transformative summit.

Key highlights from the inaugural session:

Welcome Address by Prof. Pankaj Jain (organizing chairman GLS-2025), setting the stage for insightful discussions
Introduction to GLS by P.V. Konnur (President LIS Academy Bangalore), shedding light on this year’s vision
Reflections on the First GLS by P.R. Goswami (first GLS-2025 Director), tracing the journey so far
Release of the Book of Abstracts by Prof. Anil D. Sahasrabudhe (Chairman, NETF, NAAC and NBA New Delhi)
Unveiling of the GLS Souvenir by Prof. K.K. Aggarwal (President SAU New Delhi), celebrating the occasion With the theme “Library Diplomacy: Uniting Nations Through Library Cooperation,” this summit is set to bring global perspectives on knowledge-sharing and collaboration.