The 7th International Library Staff Week in Istanbul: Rethinking Higher Education and Libraries in the Age of AI

Thank you for your keen interest in ILSW 2026. Please note that the application form is now closed, and we are no longer accepting submissions.

We appreciate your willingness to participate and hope to engage with you in future opportunities. Kind regards, Suna Kıraç Library.

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Dear members of the Information and Library Science community, 

For the seventh time, Koç University Libraries are organizing the International Library Staff Week in Istanbul, between 11-15 May, 2026. The event brings together professional Library staff with varied backgrounds working in universities or other research orientated libraries with an interest in sharing ideas and networking with colleagues. 

The main theme of the 7th Istanbul International Library Staff Week is "Rethinking Higher Education and Libraries in the Age of AI."

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence is profoundly transforming higher education and libraries, bringing new approaches to learning, research, information access, and service design. Within this context, we aim to explore the evolving roles of libraries, the integration and responsible use of AI tools, emerging skill requirements, and ethical responsibilities together.

Throughout the week, seminars, workshops, and interactive sessions will offer participants a platform for global knowledge exchange and collaboration.

We warmly invite our international colleagues to join us in this transformative journey and to rethink the future of university libraries together.

You can find more information in the related Libguide.

To register for the program, fill the registration form.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at Intllibweek@ku.edu.tr