The IFLA Division C is excited to re-launch the Webinar Series for LIS students that was initiated by the IFLA Division IV – Support of the Profession in spring 2021. This series provides a platform for students to share their projects, research, and ideas on key topics related to libraries and information science.

Upcoming Webinar: 25 March 2025 (The time of the webinar will be determined based on the time zones of the speakers)

Theme: Digital Technologies and AI: Opportunities for Librarians, LIS Students and Library Users

Keynote Speaker: Elena Sánchez Nogales (Head of Digital Innovation and Reuse at the National Library of Spain)

Format: Online, free, and open to all (no registration fees)

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Call for Proposals

We invite proposals exploring how AI has supported your professional activities, whether in university coursework, research, or library work. Share your experiences, insights, and case studies on AI’s role in the field of Library and Information Science (LIS).

The proposal may focus on:

  • What are the specific skills or knowledge areas in the use of AI tools and AI ethics that are particularly important in the field of library and information science?
  • What AI-related skills or knowledge are the most valuable for the students in library and information science?
  • What practical AI-related skills do you think are important for the job market in the library and information science field?
  • What motivates you to learn about AI in your field of study?
  • What challenges do you anticipate when learning AI-related content and using AI tools?

Who can submit?

Library and Information Science students who have used AI in their professional activities are encouraged to submit a proposal about the topic. Proposals (in MS Word) must include:

  • Name, title, institution, email of speaker(s);
  • Brief biographical statement about each speaker (maximum 100 words);
  • Title of proposed presentation;
  • Abstract highlighting its relevance to the theme (maximum 400 words).

Submissions

Submit your proposals to Albina Krymskaya ([email protected]), Susanne List-Tretthahn ([email protected]) and Marina Encheva ([email protected]).

Accepted participants will receive a certificate from IFLA SET for presenting at the webinar. Presentations will be delivered online by the presenter, in PowerPoint format. Each presentation will last for 20 minutes, including 5-10 minutes for questions and answers.

Important dates

  • Deadline for submission is February 28, 2025
  • Three proposals will be accepted for presentation and the accepted participants will be notified by March 11, 2025.
  • The webinar will be held online on March 25, 2025. The time of the webinar will be determined based on the time zones of the speakers.