For the second consecutive day, the proceedings of the 3rd International Specialized Conference on Information and Libraries continue with multiple research sessions and the Al-Ameed Book Fair, supervised by the Central Library at our university. The conference is organized by the Indexing and Information Systems Center at the Holy Al-Abbas Shrine, in cooperation with our university, the Al-Fadl Center for Heritage Preservation and Conservation, the College of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Baghdad, and the College of Arts at the University of Basrah, alongside several academic and knowledge institutions. A distinguished group of researchers, academics, and specialists are participating to discuss an array of scientific studies addressing the future of libraries and information institutions amid accelerating digital transformations.
The sessions, distributed across several halls, featured discussions on diverse scientific topics focused on leveraging artificial intelligence and big data technologies, digital transformation in managing libraries and information centers, and manuscript conservation and cultural heritage preservation. They also highlighted the role of digital archiving and knowledge platforms in safeguarding cultural memory and making it accessible to future generations.
The presented research also explored horizons for advancing library services, Internet of Things applications in conserving heritage collections, and the integration of digital systems in knowledge management. Furthermore, the sessions reviewed scientific experiences and approaches that contribute to enhancing the efficiency of information institutions and upgrading their performance to keep pace with technological advancements and the requirements of knowledge sustainability.
According to the conference organizers, these sessions aim to foster scholarly communication, facilitate the exchange of expertise among researchers and specialists, and open new horizons for developing the information and library sector, thereby contributing to the preservation of cultural heritage and the employment of modern technologies in service of knowledge and scientific research.
