{"id":5041,"date":"2026-05-24T07:57:39","date_gmt":"2026-05-24T02:27:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/?page_id=5041"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:02:43","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T07:32:43","slug":"nirec26","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/home\/nirec26\/","title":{"rendered":"NILIS International Research Symposium 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; u_row_style=&#8221;0&#8243; u_row_paralax=&#8221;0&#8243; u_row_scheme=&#8221;0&#8243; el_id=&#8221;finalmenu&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#About\">ABOUT<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Dates\">IMPORTANT DATES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#flyer\">FLYER<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#proceedings\">PROCEEDINGS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#speakers\">GUESTS &amp; SPEAKERS<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#submission\">GUIDELINES<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Submit\">ABSTRACT SUBMISSION <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#contactus\">CONTACT US<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; u_row_style=&#8221;0&#8243; u_row_paralax=&#8221;0&#8243; u_row_scheme=&#8221;0&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1701762162180{margin-top: -30px !important;background-color: #f4f4f4 !important;border-radius: 1px !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;NILIS International Research Conference (NIReC) 2026&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:50|text_align:center|color:%2317376e&#8221; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:700%20bold%20regular%3A700%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; el_id=&#8221;annual&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1780215700017{margin-top: -20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;\u201cBridging Knowledge, Technology, and Society through Information Literacy and Digital Transformation\u201d&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:27|text_align:center|color:%23680b21&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;22<sup>nd<\/sup> October 2026&#8243; font_container=&#8221;tag:h3|font_size:22|text_align:center|color:%23000000&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:400%20regular%3A400%3Anormal&#8221; css_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1780286058985{margin-top: 15px !important;margin-bottom: 20px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243; el_id=&#8221;About&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research is a powerful catalyst for generating new knowledge, fostering innovation, and driving positive societal change through evidence-based decision-making and critical inquiry. We warmly invite researchers, academics, professionals, and students to present and publish their scholarly work at the NILIS International Research Conference (NIReC) 2026, a premier platform for disseminating significant research findings to a global academic audience.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The National Institute of Library and Information Sciences (NILIS), University of Colombo, Sri Lanka, is a higher education institution affiliated with the University of Colombo. Recognized nationally and internationally as a leading centre for the education and professional development of University Librarians and Teacher Librarians, NILIS has made substantial contributions to Information Literacy education and research in Sri Lanka and beyond. Its pioneering initiatives, including the development of the Empowering 8 Information Literacy model, have gained international recognition and influenced educational practices across the region.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Since its establishment in 2004, NILIS has successfully organized its Annual Research Symposium alongside the University&#8217;s Annual Research Symposium, providing a vibrant forum for scholarly engagement and knowledge exchange. In line with the University&#8217;s elevation of its annual event to an international conference, NILIS is proud to announce the <\/span><b>NILIS International Research Conference (NIReC) 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which will be held on <\/span><b>22 October 2026<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The conference theme for this year is <\/span><b>\u201cBridging Knowledge, Technology, and Society through Information Literacy and Digital Transformation.\u201d <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NIReC 2026 will mark a significant milestone by celebrating 25 years of academic excellence, innovation, and contribution to the LIS sector by NILIS.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over the years, this scholarly event has addressed a range of timely and impactful themes, including <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research Excellence in Library and Information Science<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mitigating Challenges in LIS Education<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protection of Cultural Heritage<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. It has served as a valuable platform for researchers and practitioners to exchange ideas, discuss emerging trends, and contribute to the advancement of the field. The proceedings and additional information from previous editions of the event are available on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator border_width=&#8221;2&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row u_row_style=&#8221;0&#8243; u_row_paralax=&#8221;0&#8243; u_row_scheme=&#8221;0&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][vc_single_image image=&#8221;5232&#8243; img_size=&#8221;full&#8221; alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; onclick=&#8221;custom_link&#8221; img_link_target=&#8221;_blank&#8221; link=&#8221;http:\/\/nilis.cmb.ac.lk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/NILIS-International-Research-Symposium-15-November-2023-1.pdf&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1780299162966{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_id=&#8221;flyer&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1689904411467{margin-top: 20px !important;}&#8221;][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Sub-themes&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h2|text_align:center|color:%23666666&#8243; google_fonts=&#8221;font_family:Roboto%3A100%2C100italic%2C300%2C300italic%2Cregular%2Citalic%2C500%2C500italic%2C700%2C700italic%2C900%2C900italic|font_style:900%20bold%20regular%3A900%3Anormal&#8221; el_id=&#8221;Sub-themes&#8221;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The topics of interest includes, but are not limited to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scientific Education &amp; Communication<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowledge-to-Wealth Ecosystems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Information Literacy Education\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Digital Transformation and Society\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Libraries in Circular Economy<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infopreneurship &amp; Social Responsibility<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intellectual Property &amp; Data Protection Laws<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability and Information Governance <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Important Dates&#8221; 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