Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024)

Beyond the Books: Cultivating Creativity and Innovation in Central University Libraries with Special Reference to North East Region

Authors
Abhijit Medhi1, Bikash Talukdar2, Jenifer Yesmin Laskar3, *
1Library Trainee, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, India
2Librarian, Chhaygaon College, Chhaygaon, India
3Library Trainee, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Guwahati, India
*Corresponding author. Email: laskarjenifer50@gmail.com
Corresponding Author
Jenifer Yesmin Laskar
Available Online 15 May 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_17How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Creativity; Innovation; Central Universities; North East India; Emerging Technologies; Cloud Computing
Abstract

Libraries are becoming more than just places to store books in an age where technology is constantly evolving. Libraries of today are dynamic places that support community involvement, creativity, and innovation. Libraries play a more important role than ever in fostering creativity as information services become more digital and user-centric. This paper investigates how contemporary libraries might go beyond traditional information services by incorporating innovative techniques and resources. By examining case studies and exploring emerging trends, we highlighted how libraries may provide a wide range of services that not only meet information demands but also promote creative exploration and multidisciplinary collaboration.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024)
Series
Advances in Economics, Business and Management Research
Publication Date
15 May 2025
ISBN
978-94-6463-712-0
ISSN
2352-5428
DOI
10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_17How to use a DOI?
Copyright
© 2025 The Author(s)
Open Access
Open Access This chapter is licensed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/), which permits any noncommercial use, sharing, adaptation, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, as long as you give appropriate credit to the original author(s) and the source, provide a link to the Creative Commons license and indicate if changes were made.

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