Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Greetings!

 

We are pleased to inform you that the Documentation Research and Training Centre, Indian Statistical Institute, Bengaluru is organizing the International Conference on Knowledge Organization and Library Information Systems: Exploring Multidimensional Facets (ICKOLIS 2026) from September 21–23, 2026, at Bengaluru.

 

The international conference aims to bring together scholars, researchers, practitioners, and professionals to discuss emerging trends, innovations, and challenges in Library and Information Science (LIS), particularly in the areas of knowledge organization, digital technologies, and AI-driven systems.

 

About the Conference

 

ICKOLIS 2026 aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat 2047, focusing on:

Digital empowerment through AI, semantic technologies, and digital libraries

Inclusive and equitable access to knowledge

Innovation and excellence in research and open science

 

Key Themes

The conference will cover a wide range of topics, including:

- Epistemological and theoretical foundations of knowledge organization

- AI, machine learning, metadata, and semantic web technologies

- Library management, digital repositories, and data curation

- User behavior, information retrieval, and accessibility

- Open science, big data, and digital transformation

- Global collaborations, policy, ethics, and FAIR data principles

- LIS curriculum development and emerging professional roles

 

Important Dates

Full Paper Submission Deadline: July 10, 2026

Submission Details

Authors are invited to submit their full papers to:

ickolis@isibang.ac.in and info@ickolis.com

 

Venue: Platinum Jubilee Auditorium

Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre

8th Mile, Mysore Road, RVCE Post

Bengaluru – 560059, Karnataka, India

 

Registration Fee (Early Bird)

India & SAARC Countries: Rs. 4900 (including GST)

Other Countries: USD 100 (including GST)

Students/Retired Professionals: Rs. 2360 (including GST)

 

For more details, please visit: https://sites.google.com/ickolis.com/ickolis/home  

We request you to kindly circulate this information among faculty members, researchers, and students, and encourage active participation.

 

Looking forward to your valuable contributions.

 

Warm regards,

 

Prof. M. Krishnamurthy

Conference Chair

Head, DRTC, ISI Bengaluru