Kerala Library Association (KLA), Thiruvananthapuram (2026)

To unite all libraries in Kerala by holding conferences and meetings for the discussion of questions affecting the library profession and matters affecting libraries or their regulation or management or other wise. To promote appropriate library legislation in the state. To promote the better administration of libraries. To promote library science education and the improvement in the training of librarians in Kerala. To promote and encourage bibliographical study and research. To promote the establishment of libraries, documentation and information centres in Kerala. To publish information of service or interest to the members of the Association or for the promotion of the objects of the Association. To promote whatever may tend to the improvement of the position and qualifications of the librarians. To affiliate to the Association, other associations in Kerala with similar objects. To co-operate with other State, National, International and other organizations with similar objects. To do all such other things as incidental or conducive to the attainment of the above mentioned objects. PROGRAMMES
KLA conducts seminars, computer training programs, conferences and workshops every year for the library professionals. The subject matter of these include technical & professional topics, library development plans, library legislation, library awareness, promotion of reading habits and role of libraries for national development. Public functions & meetings are also organized by KLA off and on. KLA in association with State Library Council had launched a training programme for working librarians in rural libraries of Kerala during 1996-97.

06/10/2026

15/09/2026

📚 *ONLINE WORKSHOP*

*Literature Review with the Assistance of AI Tools*
🗓️ *18–20 September 2026*
⏰ *7:00 PM – 9:00 PM*

🏛️ *Organised by*
*Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region*

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📖 *TOPICS COVERED*

• Introduction to Literature Review
• AI Tools for Literature Search
• Reference Management Tools
• Citations, Bibliography & Referencing Styles
• AI-Assisted Literature Review & Research Note-Taking
• Practical Workflow: From Literature Search to Review

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🎯 *KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES*

Participants will learn to:

✅ Understand the purpose, types, and basic steps of a literature review.
✅ Find relevant research papers and key findings using AI tools.
✅ Collect, organise, and manage references easily.
✅ Use citations, bibliographies, and common referencing styles correctly.
✅ Summarise, analyse, and take notes from research papers using AI.
✅ Combine AI tools and reference managers to make literature review faster and more effective.

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👨‍🏫 *RESOURCE PERSON*

*Dr. Gopakumar V.*
Digital University Kerala

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👥 **WHO CAN PARTICIPATE?**

Research Scholars • Faculty Members • Students • Library Professionals

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📜 *CERTIFICATE*

A *printed certificate* will be provided to all participants.

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💳 *REGISTRATION*

*Registration Fee:* ₹500
*KLA Members:* ₹300

🔗 *Registration Link:*
https://forms.gle/jeRHR8A2rufBTxVs5

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📞 *FOR DETAILS*

*Dr. Vimal Kumar V.*
Secretary, Kerala Library Association
Kottayam Region

📱 *Mobile:* 9846496323

✨ *Enhance your literature review skills with AI-powered tools and practical workflows!*

14/08/2026

📚 Kerala Library Association

🌟 Online Talk on the Occasion of NATIONAL LIBRARIANS' DAY 2026🌟

🎙️ Topic:
Library Space for the New Generation: Fostering Quality Research, Innovation, and Joyful Campus Life

👨‍🏫 Speaker:
Dr. John Neelankavil CMI
Librarian & Consultant for Library Planning

📅 Date:Saturday, 15 August 2026

🕖 Time:7:00 PM (IST)

💻 Meeting Link:
https://meet.google.com/wds-vxuu-uuq

(Registration not required)

🏛️ Organised by:
Kerala Library Association

📞 For details, contact:
Dr. Arun Kumar V.R.
Secretary, Kerala Library Association

📱 Mobile: 9446106897

Visit, klaweblog.wordpress.com

We cordially invite all library professionals, researchers, teachers, students, and knowledge enthusiasts to participate in this special National Librarians' Day programme.

11/08/2026

📢 *ONLINE TALK ON THE OCCASSION OF NATIONAL LIBRARIAN'S DAY 2026*

🎙️ *The First Author Dilemma: International Practices for Author Sequence in a Paper*

👨‍🏫 *Speaker*
*Dr. K. P. Vijayakumar*
Former Associate Professor & Head
Department of Library and Information Science
University of Kerala

🗓️ *Date:* Thursday, 13 August 2026
🕢 *Time:* 7:30 PM (IST)

💻 *Join Online via Google Meet*
🔗 https://meet.google.com/wds-vxuu-uuq
*(Registration not required)*

🏛️ *Organised by*
*Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region*
&
*Mahatma Gandhi University Library*

📞 *For Details & Contact*
*Dr. Vimal Kumar V.*
Secretary, Kerala Library Association, Kottayam Region
📱 9846496323

✨ *All are welcome!*
Join us for an insightful discussion on international practices, conventions, and ethical considerations surrounding author sequence in scholarly publications.

21/07/2026

📢 *You're Invited!*

🎙️ *Talk on*
*Beyond the Chatbot: Agentic AI and the Next Chapter of Human Knowledge*

👨‍🏫 *Speaker:*
*Dr. Jijo P. Ulahannan*
*PhD, Professor & Head*
Department of Physics, Government College Kasaragod
📚 Author of two books and several articles on Artificial Intelligence.

🗓️ *Date:* Wednesday, 22 July 2026
🕖 *Time:* 7:00 PM (IST)

💻 *Join Online via Google Meet*
🔗 meet.google.com/wte-zcmk-jvh

🏛️ *Organised by*
*Kerala Library Association*

🌐 *More Details:*
https://keralalibraryassociation.org

📞 *Contact:*
*Dr. Arun Kumar V. R., General Secretary, Kerala Library Association.
📱 9446106897

✨ *All are welcome!*
Join us for an engaging session on the future of AI, intelligent agents, and their implications for learning, research, libraries, and society.

03/02/2026

Registration Link

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeMC-DBqRUQT2NW2vZSSFZF1gAcVyH2T531iEfc76I3OnqR8g/viewform

Address

Thiruvananthapuram
695002

Telephone

+91 9447903282 / +91 9447699724

Website

http://www.keralalibraryassociation.org/

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