Guidelines for Submission of Workshop and Panel Proposals

NRS25 provides opportunity for organizers of workshop and panel discussions related to the symposium theme to submit workshop and panel proposals. These sessions serve as dynamic platforms for in-depth exploration of emerging topics, collaborative problem-solving, and skills development. Workshops offer participants practical, hands-on learning experiences, while panel discussions enable the exchange of diverse perspectives and critical dialogue on contemporary issues. By fostering active engagement, these formats enhance the intellectual depth of the symposium, stimulate innovation, and strengthen professional networks, ultimately contributing to the overall impact and success of NRS25.

  1. Scope: Proposals must be original and not previously presented or published elsewhere. Sessions should address topics aligned with the symposium theme, such as library innovation, digital inclusion, AI in LIS, community outreach, and information ethics.
  2. Proposal Limits: Each organizer may submit one proposal as the lead and participate in up to two others. A maximum of three participations per individual is allowed.
  3. Session Type:
    • Workshops: 90–120 minutes, hands-on or skills-focused.
    • Panels: 60–90 minutes, with 3–5 panelists and audience interaction. Selected Workshop and Panel proposals will be published in the symposium proceedings.
  4. Title: The title should be concise and relevant. Capitalize only the first word and proper nouns.
  5. Proposal Summary: Maximum 1000 words. Must include session objectives, structure, audience, and relevance.
  6. Presenter Information Formatting:
    • Use capital letters only for initials and the first letter of surnames.
    • Include each person’s affiliation below their name.
    • Use superscript numbers if from multiple institutions.

    Example:
    A. L. Perera1, B. D. Fernando1, C. K. Silva2
    1 National Library, Colombo, Sri Lanka.
    2 Faculty of Education, University of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

  7. Keywords: Include a maximum of five keywords.
  8. Acknowledgements: Limit to funding agencies or institutional support.
  9. Formatting:
    • Font: Times New Roman, size 11
    • Spacing: 1.5 lines
    • Margins: 1 inch (2.54 cm) on all sides
    • Must fit on a single A4 page
  10. Language and Clarity: Proposals must be well-structured and free of grammatical or typographical errors.
  11. Submission Link:
    Submit Here
  12. Deadline: All proposals must be submitted on or before 31 August 2025 at 11:59 PM.