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

Abhijit Medhi (), Bikash Talukdar () and Jenifer Yesmin Laskar ()
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Abhijit Medhi: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Library Trainee
Bikash Talukdar: Librarian, Chhaygaon College
Jenifer Yesmin Laskar: Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati, Library Trainee

A chapter in Proceedings of the International Conference on Marching Beyond the Libraries (ICMBL): Leadership, Creativity, and Innovation (ICMBL 2024), 2025, pp 198-211 from Springer

Abstract: 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.

Keywords: Creativity; Innovation; Central Universities; North East India; Emerging Technologies; Cloud Computing (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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DOI: 10.2991/978-94-6463-712-0_17

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