About the Conference
The modern librarianship is shaped by a diverse, highly skilled, and qualified workforce that is better equipped to uphold and advance the profession’s fundamental principles. Users of today interact with technology in an environment that is characterized by rapid innovation, strong teamwork, and unparalleled individual contribution via digital media such as social media and e-publishing. Because of the impact of emerging technologies, libraries have seen substantial changes in terms of resources and services in recent years. Technology is growing more and more interwoven with society as it continues to evolve.
The 8th I-LISS International Conference 2024 on “Exploring Information Services and Library Technologies for the Next Generation” is being organized by I-LISS (Headquarters) in association with the SRM Institute of Science and Technology and international organizations. The conference will be held in the hybrid mode(physical / online) at the University Central Library, SRM IST, Kattankulathur Campus, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, from July 19–20, 2024, to give participants options and enhance event flexibility.
About I-LISS
The International Library and Information Science Society (I-LISS) is one of the international non-profit organizations representing the interests of library and information service professionals and library users. The society has been registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Regulation Act, 1975 (Tamil Nadu Act 27 of 1975). Reg. No. 44/2016 on May 13, 2016.
The Society was founded during the 2nd International Conference on Innovation-Driven Librarianship (2nd ICIDL 2015) held at SRM University on 11-13th June 2015, Tamil Nadu, India, as proposed by Prof. Dong-Geun Oh, Conference Chair. The idea of Prof. Dong Geun Oh was accepted by the participating country members, and the members agreed to the proposal of starting the society, head quartering Central Library, SRM University. I-LISS established regional chapters in 15 countries, which consist of 100 + life members. So far, I-LISS has organized international conferences across all regional chapters, such as Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Japan & India. The 8th I-LISS International Conference 2024 on “Exploring Information Services and Library Technologies for the Next Generation” is being organized by I-LISS (Headquarters) in association with the SRM Institute of Science and Technology and international organizations.
