Tracking the Evolution of Research Themes in CALIBER Conferences: A Topic Modelling Approach Using LDA
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2025-12-08
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INFLIBNET Centre Gandhinagar
Abstract
The Convention on Automation of Libraries in Education and Research Institutions (CALIBER)
has made a significant contribution to Indian Library and Information Science research and
dissemination. The present study aims to analyze the evolving landscape of LIS research
presented at five CALIBER conferences (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2022). We apply LDA
(Latent Dirichlet Allocation) to identify key latent research topics from full-text papers
published in these conferences. The study also uncovers trends and thematic evolution in
those research topics over time. The results reveal a steady research focus on areas such as
‘Open-access and Academic Publishing’ and ‘Use of Library Resources’. It also highlights
some emerging topics, e.g., ‘Technology-Enhanced Library Services’. The study highlights
underexplored areas and suggests directions for future LIS research in India. The paper will
benefit future researchers and LIS professionals in understanding the LIS research landscape
in India
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14th International CALIBER 2025, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, November 17-19, 2025
Keywords
CALIBER, Latent Dirichlet Allocation, Research Trends, Scholarly Communication, Text Mining, Topic Modelling