Libraries today operate in dynamic, interconnected information environments, including digital learning spaces, research and scholarly communication networks, data management initiatives, open-access publishing efforts, and community engagement programs. While collections and search tools remain fundamental, libraries have expanded their roles beyond access to materials. They now support teaching, learning, and research through integrated services, strategic partnerships, and collaborative efforts across the broader academic and information landscape.
This conference examines how libraries actively shape and sustain evolving information ecosystems by leveraging digital tools, data-informed strategies, and collaborative partnerships. It highlights how these efforts enhance access to knowledge, advance scholarly communication, and strengthen engagement within institutions and communities. It also considers how libraries can work across institutions and sectors to build sustainable, responsive, and future-ready information services that adapt to changing academic and societal needs.
Proposals are invited on various aspects of libraries in evolving information ecosystems, following the sub-themes below. Key topics may include, but are not limited to:
Sub-Themes
Sub-Theme 1. From Search to Research Support
This sub-theme explores how libraries are evolving from providing basic search functions to delivering more integrated and research-oriented information services. It examines how libraries improve access, visibility, and user experience across diverse and interconnected information sources.
Sub-Theme 2. From Digital Collections to Institutional Knowledge Stewardship
This sub-theme examines how libraries support the creation, organization, preservation, and dissemination of institutional knowledge across the research lifecycle. It highlights the library's role in increasing the reach, impact, and long-term stewardship of scholarly and creative outputs.
Sub-Theme 3. Libraries, Data, and Evidence-Informed Practice
This sub-theme focuses on how libraries use data and assessment to guide planning, improve services, and demonstrate impact within their institutions.
Sub-Theme 4. Trust, Ethics, and Governance in Information Environments
This sub-theme addresses the ethical, legal, and policy dimensions of managing information in increasingly digital and interconnected settings.
Sub-Theme 5. Partnerships, Professional Practice, and the Future of Librarianship
This sub-theme highlights collaboration and evolving professional roles within changing information ecosystems.
Important Dates
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| Release of Call for Papers | 23 February 2026 (Monday) |
| Deadline of Abstract Submission | 27 March 2026 (Friday) |
| Notification of Accepted Abstracts | 17 April 2026 (Friday) |
| Registration Opens | 27 April 2026 (Monday) |
| Deadline for Full Paper, Presentation Recording, and Slide Deck Submission | 11 June 2026 (Thursday) |
| Deadline for Registration | 15 June 2026 (Monday) |
| Pre-Conference Workshop (In-person) | 17 June 2026 (Tuesday) |
| Conference (Online via Zoom) | 18–19 June 2026 (Thursday–Friday) |
| Deadline for Full Paper Submission for Publication in Information & Generation Management (IGM) | 31 July 2026 |
| Tentative Publication Date | December 2026 |
Submission Instructions
Submission Format
All paper submissions must:
Abstract Submission Procedure
All abstracts must be submitted online via animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph. Interested authors may submit a maximum of three abstracts.
File name format: CLIS2025_LastNameFirstNameInitial_Abstract
Example: CLIS2024_DelaCruzJ_Abstract
Author Entitlement & Responsibilities
Authors of accepted papers will receive:
Responsibilities of Authors:
Review Process
Each submission will be subjected to a blind peer-review. All submissions will be evaluated according to the following rubrics:
| Criteria | Under-Developed (1–2 pts.) | Developing (3–4 pts.) | Developed (5–6 pts.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Title | The title does not convey the research topic. | The title partly conveys the research topic. | The title clearly conveys the research topic. |
| Introduction | The introduction does not explain why the topic merits investigation. No general overview is provided. | The introduction partly outlines why the topic merits investigation. General overview is weak. | The introduction persuasively demonstrates why the topic merits investigation. General overview is strong. |
| Purpose of the Study | The abstract does not present a clear purpose, or the purpose is unfocused. | The main purpose is presented but not well-defined. | The main purpose is clear and concise. |
| Relevance to Conference Theme | Topic is not in consonance with the conference's theme. | Topic is somewhat connected to the conference's theme. | Topic is strongly adherent to the conference theme. |
| Originality | The abstract contains minimal original treatment or new perspectives. | The abstract contains some original treatment or new perspectives. | The abstract contains a highly original treatment or new perspectives. |
| Appropriateness of Method/s | Method/s used is/are inadequate and/or not appropriate to the purpose of the study. | Method/s used is/are basic but appropriate and somewhat consistent with the chosen research design. | Method/s used is/are novel, appropriate, and consistent with the chosen research design. |
| Discussion | The abstract does not discuss how results relate to previous research. | The abstract partially discusses how results relate to previous research. | The abstract provides a robust discussion of how results relate to previous research. |
| Conclusion | Conclusions are minimally persuasive and not significantly supported by research data. | Conclusions are moderately persuasive and only partially supported by research data. | Conclusions are well formulated, persuasive, and strongly supported by research data. |
| Contribution to Professional Discourse | The abstract does not explain the contribution to current professional concerns. | The abstract presents current concerns but the unique contribution is not well-defined. | The abstract presents a significant contribution to current professional concerns. |
| Style | Difficult to read due to sentence/paragraph structure, word selection, and lack of explanations. | Mostly understandable with a few minor inconsistencies. | Clear, concise, and consistent. Easily understandable and enjoyable to read. |
| References | References are missing throughout. No way to trace information to its original source. | References are mostly cited using APA 7th edition. Some information cannot be traced. | References are cited appropriately using APA 7th edition throughout. |
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