The ever-changing trends in global technology, have been creating a rising demand for libraries to move from ancient practices, towards more innovation-based sustainable solutions, for downscaling the adverse environmental impacts. This was the underlying focus behind the recently held International Conference on "Sustainable Librarianship: Reengineering and Reimagining Libraries," organised at Parul University’s Vadodara campus. Held from December 19 to 21, 2019, this three-day conference covered in-depth, the distinct elements relating to digital library spaces towards futuristic developments. This gathering of minds was made possible through the joint efforts of the Faculty of Library Sciences and the University’s Central Library, in conjunction with Management Libraries Network, (MANLIBNET).

As the Chief Guest, the conference inauguration was graced by the presence of Her Highness Rajmata Shubhanginidevi Gaikwad, the Chancellor of M.S.University of Baroda. Being an instrumental personality in the pioneering of eminent educational institutions throughout the city of Vadodara and the State of Gujarat, Her Highness’ presence was highly enlightening for the delegates and the University students. In her inaugural remarks, she shared with the participating students, librarians, and academicians, her journey from the time she initiated the very first mobile library on a donkey, which today have now immensely developed. She also went on to narrate the pivotal role played by the Gaekwad family, in conceptualising educational facilities from the British systems.