Media Release

Udupi, Feb 19: The KMC Health Sciences Library & Department of Library and Information Science Manipal Academy of Higher Education is all set to organize the 6th National Conference on Management of Modern Libraries (NACML) on February 21 and 22 at Dr TMA Pai Hall KMC Administrative Building Manipal, Karnataka. The conference will be based on the theme ‘Shaping the future of academic libraries: Trends and prospects.’

The two-day conference will bring together 36 renowned speakers, technical session chairpersons, panelists, and special invitees from top LIS departments, libraries of prestigious institutions, state and central universities, private/deemed universities, as well as health sciences, technical, and management institutions/colleges across 10 Indian states.

With an inspiring schedule of sessions involving renowned speakers, and a vibrant exhibition area, NACML 2025 will be a milestone event in the academic library community, setting the tone for the future of libraries in India and internationally.

About Manipal Academy of Higher Education:

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) is an Institution of Eminence Deemed-to-be University. MAHE offers over 400 specializations across the Health Sciences (HS), Management, Law, Humanities & Social Sciences (MLHS), and Technology & Science (T&S) streams through its constituent units at campuses in Manipal, Mangalore, Bangalore, Jamshedpur, and Dubai. With a remarkable academic track record, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and significant research contributions, MAHE has earned recognition and acclaim nationally and internationally. In October 2020, the Ministry of Education, Government of India, awarded MAHE the prestigious Institution of Eminence status. Currently ranked 4th in the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), MAHE is the preferred choice for students seeking a transformative learning experience and an enriching campus life and for national & multi-national corporates looking for top talent.