For the seventh time, Koç University Libraries are organizing an 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-oriented libraries with an interest in sharing ideas and networking with colleagues.
Koç University Suna Kıraç Library is pleased to host the 7th International Library Staff Week (ILSW) under the theme “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.
Keywords to guide us through our journey:
Generative AI
Academic Libraries
Future of Libraries
AI Literacy
Information Literacy
AI Ethics
AI and Academic Integrity
Emerging Technologies
AI Transformation
Personalized Learning
AI-powered Library Services
Metadata Management
How to Register
Registration Form is here.
* Early bird registration and payment deadline: February 15, 2026.
* Final registration and payment deadline: April 25, 2026.
* Registration is finalized once the payment is received. Payment form will be available soon.
Costs & Funding
Early bird fee: 290 euros (valid until February 15, 2026).
Late fee: 310 euros (valid until April 25, 2026).
The cost covers the weekly expenses of domestic transportation (to and from the University and the off Campus visits), four lunches, Welcome Dinner, library and museum visits.
Other costs such as accommodation, travel to İstanbul, and other meals are to be covered by the participants.
Participants are encouraged to use Erasmus+ Staff Exchange funds provided by their home institution.
* If your home Institution is one of Koc University’s Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility (ICM) partners, please get in touch with your International Office in order to benefit from Erasmus+ ICM grant.
If you have any questions please write to the intllibweek@ku.edu.tr
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