Session Theme: "Metadata for Open Knowledge: Pushing Boundaries, Transforming Access"
Introduction
The IFLA Advisory Committee on Open Science and Scholarship (OSSAC), Bibliography Section (BIB), Cataloguing Section (CAT), and Serials and Other Continuing Resources Section (SCORE) are seeking proposals for presentations for a session to be held at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea, 10-13 August 2026.
Metadata sits at the heart of open knowledge ecosystems; it is what makes information findable, accessible, interoperable, and reusable across borders, disciplines, and institutions. As the global library and information community deepens its commitment to open science and open access, the quality, openness, and standardization of metadata become increasingly critical. By converging the expertise of metadata experts and open scholarship stakeholders, the session will highlight practical solutions showcasing how metadata can serve as a foundational layer for open knowledge infrastructure.
Proposals should reflect the conference theme, "Libraries Powering Transformation"
Deadline for submission of proposals: 4 May 2026
View the full call for proposals on the IFLA WLIC 2026 website.
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Joan Wang
East Asian/Chinese Studies Librarian
Washington University in Saint Louis
She/Her/Hers
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