10TH INTERNATIONAL LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SOCIETY (I-LISS) 2026

About the Conference

The 10^th International Library and Information Science Society (I-LISS) 2026 marks a significant milestone in bringing together researchers, practitioners, educators, and students in Library and Information Science from around the world.

Under the theme “Thriving Through Transformation: Innovative, Digital, and AI-Driven Futures for Librarianship”, this conference explores how libraries and information professionals can harness the power of artificial intelligence, digital innovation, and transformative strategies to remain relevant and impactful in the evolving information landscape.

Conference Objectives

Explore innovative approaches to library services in the digital and AI era

Foster international collaboration among LIS professionals, researchers, and educators

Share cutting-edge research and best practices in information science

Address challenges and opportunities in transforming library and information services

Important Dates

Full Paper Submission and Acceptance

~~06 August 2026~~ 16 August 2026

Camera Ready Submission

~~15 August 2026~~ 23 August 2026

Regular Registration and Payment

~~15 August 2026~~ 23 August 2026

Conference Dates

26 – 28 August 2026

Call for Papers

Papers are invited on the above theme and sub-themes, based on research experience, theoretical models, or case studies from all, including LIS students, librarians, academicians, research scholars, and Information professionals.

We highly welcome submissions that address current and future critical issues in information science, library education, and professional practices. All submitted papers will be subjected to a double-blind peer review by the International Program Committee, and contributor(s) will be notified of the decision as per the conference time schedule.

Submission Guidelines & Formatting:
Length & Formatting: The full paper should be between 3,000 – 5,000 words, formatted with double-line spacing and follow the given e-proceeding template.
Required Details: The manuscript must include a short abstract, the full name(s) of the author(s), institutional affiliations, email address(es), and keywords.
Structure: The paper should comprehensively cover background information, objectives, materials and methods, a detailed summary of findings, and conclusions.

Download template: Click here to download the full paper template (please extract the zip file)

Review & Registration:
The decision of the editorial committee is final regarding the selection of the papers. Authors will be notified to pay the registration fee. Please note that without the registration fee, the paper will not be included in the conference proceedings. (Note: I-LISS life members are exempted from the registration fee).

Journal Publication Opportunity:
In addition to the e-conference proceedings, selected papers will be chosen by the editorial committee for publication in a reputed, Scopus and MyCite indexed journal.

Sub-themes

Professional Development, Librarian Competencies, and AI Readiness

User Services, Information Literacy, and AI-Supported Learning

Collection Management, Knowledge Organization, and Smart Technologies

Ethics, Governance, Policy, and Responsible AI in Libraries

Sustainability, Strategic Leadership, and the Future of Libraries in the AI Era

Culture, Language, Heritage, Preservation in the Digital Age

Guidelines for Authors

The author must submit an extended abstract of about 900 – 1000 words. On acceptance, the authors are required to submit a full length paper.
The page limit for full papers is 6 – 8 pages in length, approximately 3,000 – 5,000 words (excluding references).
The papers should present new and original research results from empirical investigations, or from theory and model development.
The references shall be in accordance with APA style.
All submissions must include title, author names and affiliation, short abstract (no more than 200 words, one paragraph only), keywords, introduction, body of text, conclusion, acknowledgement (if necessary), and references.
All submissions must be in electronic form with MS Word format; no PDF file accepted.
Corresponding authors should sign the Copyright License Agreement and email the agreement in PDF format.
At least one of the authors must register for the conference before 6 August 2026 for the e-proceedings.
All accepted articles must be plagiarism-free and undergo checking with the Turnitin tool.

Speakers

Keynote Speakers

Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohd Sazili Shahibi

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia

Prof. Dr. Namtip Wipawin

Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand

Prof. Dr. Dong-Geun Oh

Keimyung University, Korea

Invited Speakers

Dr. P. Rajendran

University Library, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India

Prof. Dr. Nurdin Laugu

UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia

Dr. Malai Zeiti Sheikh Abdul Hamid

Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Brunei Darussalam

Dr. Reysa Alenzuela

Library Juice Academy, International Marketing Associate

Workshop Sessions

Mr. Keith Thong Yuet Sheng

Group Managing Director, University Book Store Malaysia (UBSM)

From Books to Intelligent Learning

Mr. Patrick Sim Pek Thung

Business Development Manager, Webby Sdn Bhd

Reimagining Academic Libraries in the Age of AI: Building an Intelligent Library Experience Platform for Learning, Discovery, and Engagement

Mr. Abhishek Datt

Founder and CEO, Taashee Linux Services

From Digital Repositories to Intelligent Learning Ecosystems: How AI is Reshaping Access, Discovery, & Academic Support

Dr. See Diu Seng

AI Enablement & Product Development, iGroup Asia Pacific

Product Review

Programme

Tentative programme (subject to change)

Programme Book

Download the full I-LISS 2026 programme book for complete session details, schedules, and speaker information.

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Time	Agenda
8:00 am	Registration of Participants and Presenters
9:00 am	Arrival of VVIP Guests
9:05 am	Opening Announcement and Prayer Recitation
9:05 am – 9:20 am	Welcome Speech by Professor Ts. Dr. Hjh. Norhayati binti Hussin, The Dean of Faculty of Information Science, Universiti Teknologi MARA
9:20 am – 9:35 am	Opening Speech by Professor Datuk Ts. Dr. Shahrin bin Sahib@Sahibuddin, FASc, The Vice Chancellor, Universiti Teknologi MARA
9:35 am – 10:00 am	Opening Event Montage and Opening Performance Group Photo Session
10:00 am – 10:15 am	Refreshments / Light Meal
10:15 am	Opening of the Keynote Sessions
10:20 am – 10:40 am	Keynote Speaker 1: Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohd Sazili Shahibi, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia
10:40 am – 11:00 am	Keynote Speaker 2: Prof. Dr. Namtip Wipawin, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Thailand
11:00 am – 11:20 am	Keynote Speaker 3: Prof. Dr. Dong-Geun Oh, Keimyung University, Korea
11:20 am – 11:30 am	Opening of the Invited Speaker Sessions
11:30 am – 12:15 pm	Invited Speaker 1: Dr. P. Rajendran, University Library, SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Kattankulathur, India Invited Speaker 2: Prof. Dr. Nurdin Laugu, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, Indonesia Invited Speaker 3: Dr. Malai Zeiti Sheikh Abdul Hamid, Universiti Teknologi Brunei (UTB), Brunei Darussalam Invited Speaker 4: Dr. Reysa Alenzuela, Library Juice Academy, International Marketing Associate
12:15 pm – 2:00 pm	Lunch
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm	Presentation Session 1 / Parallel Session 1
4:00 pm – 4:15 pm	Coffee / Tea Break
4:15 pm	Departure by Bus to Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), UiTM Shah Alam
4:30 pm – 6:00 pm	Visit to Tun Abdul Razak Library (PTAR), UiTM Shah Alam, and I-LISS Committee Meeting
6:00 pm	End of Day 1 / Session Closing

Time	Agenda
8:00 am	Arrival of Participants and Presenters
8:00 am – 10:00 am	Presentation Session 2 / Parallel Session 2
10:00 am – 10:15 am	Refreshments / Light Meal
10:15 am – 1:00 pm	Presentation Session 3 / Parallel Session 3
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm	Lunch
2:00 pm – 2:20 pm	Mr. Keith Thong Yuet Sheng Group Managing Director of University Book Store Malaysia (UBSM) From Books to Intelligent Learning (University Book Store Malaysia)
2:20 pm – 3:00 pm	Mr. Patrick Sim Pek Thung Business Development Manager, Webby Sdn Bhd Reimagining Academic Libraries in the Age of AI: Building an Intelligent Library Experience Platform for Learning, Discovery, and Engagement
3:00 pm – 3:40 pm	Mr. Abhishek Datt Founder and CEO of Taashee Linux Services From Digital Repositories to Intelligent Learning Ecosystems: How AI is Reshaping Access, Discovery, & Academic Support
3:40 pm – 4:00 pm	Dr. See Diu Seng AI Enablement & Product Development, iGroup Asia Pacific Product Review
4:00 pm – 6:00 pm	Hi-Tea Event Cultural Performance Award Ceremony
6:00 pm – 6:30 pm	Closing Ceremony by Chair, The 10^th I-LISS Conference 2026 Group Photo Session

Time	Agenda
8:00 am	Meet at Hotel UiTM
8:30 am – 5:00 pm	Library and Cultural Visits National Library of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur Library Sultan Abdul Samad Building Central Market
5:00 pm	End of Visit

Conference Session

I-LISS 2026 Presentation Sessions (Hotel UiTM, Shah Alam)

Day	Time	Parallel Session	Room	Session Chair
Day 1	2:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Afternoon)	Presentation Session 1 / Parallel Session 1	Dewan Seri Impian	Dr Lindie Masalinto
		Presentation Session 2 / Parallel Session 2	Bilik Cempaka Sari	Dr Irvan Muliyadi
		Presentation Session 3 / Parallel Session 3	Bilik Meranti Grill	Prof. Zensei Oshiro
Day 2	8:00 am – 10:00 am (Morning)	Presentation Session 1 / Parallel Session 1	Dewan Seri Impian	Prof. Dr Kiran Kaur
		Presentation Session 2 / Parallel Session 2	Bilik Cempaka Sari	Prof Namtip Wipawin
		Presentation Session 3 / Parallel Session 3	Bilik Meranti Grill	Dr Asok Kumar
Day 2	10:15 am – 1:00 pm (Midday)	Presentation Session 1 / Parallel Session 1	Dewan Seri Impian	Prof. Dr Kiran Kaur
		Presentation Session 2 / Parallel Session 2	Bilik Cempaka Sari	Prof Namtip Wipawin
		Presentation Session 3 / Parallel Session 3	Bilik Meranti Grill	Dr Asok Kumar

Parallel Session Presentation Schedule

Browse the complete Day 1 – Day 2 parallel session lineup, or search directly by paper title or author name to find a specific presentation, its time slot, room, and session chair.

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Participants Registration	Presenter	Participants	Students
~~Early Bird~~ ~~before 5 July 2026~~	~~RM 330~~	~~RM 300~~	~~RM 200~~
Regular till 20 August 2026	RM 380	RM 350	RM 300

Venue

Hotel UiTM, Shah Alam

Hotel UiTM is strategically located in the heart of Shah Alam, Selangor, offering modern conference facilities and comfortable accommodation for delegates. The hotel provides an ideal setting for academic conferences with fully equipped meeting rooms, ballrooms, and catering services.

Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia
Approximately 30 minutes from Kuala Lumpur city centre
Approximately 45 minutes from KLIA / KLIA2

Nearby Attractions

Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque

i-City Themepark

Taman Tasik Shah Alam

Taman Botani Shah Alam

Sultan Alam Shah Museum

Skytrex Adventure Shah Alam

Pustaka Tun Raja Uda

Wet World Water Park

Cultural Visit

Kuala Lumpur Heritage & Library Tour

Explore the rich heritage and world-class libraries of Malaysia's vibrant capital city.

National Library of Malaysia

Visit the nation's premier library and discover its vast collections and architectural grandeur.

Kuala Lumpur Library

Explore the city's modern public library hub, blending heritage with digital innovation.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building

Admire the iconic Moorish-style landmark, a symbol of Malaysia's rich colonial heritage.

Day 3: 28 August 2026 (Friday)

8:30 am – 5:00 pm | Cultural Visit Fee: RM50

Frequently Asked Questions

I-LISS 2026 is a physical conference held at Hotel UiTM, Shah Alam, Malaysia. The official language of the conference is English.

Submission details and the online submission system will be announced soon. Please check back for updates or follow our social media channels for the latest information.

The registration fee covers conference materials, lunches, tea breaks, and the conference dinner. Accommodation is not included in the registration fee.

Visa requirements depend on your nationality. Please check with the Malaysian Immigration Department or your nearest Malaysian embassy for the latest information. The organisers can provide an invitation letter upon request for visa application purposes.

Hotel UiTM is accessible by car, taxi, or ride-hailing services (Grab). From KLIA/KLIA2, you can take the KLIA Ekspres to KL Sentral and then a taxi or Grab to Shah Alam (approximately 30 minutes). Detailed transportation information will be provided closer to the event.

I-LISS 2026

10th International Library and Information Science Society Conference