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Open Session call for proposals
Art Libraries and Bibliography Sections
*Session Theme:* “*Art and Bibliography in Digital Dialogue”*
Introduction
The IFLA Art Libraries Section <https://www.ifla.org/units/art-libraries/>
and Bibliography Section
<https://www.ifla.org/units/bibliography/committee/> invite proposals for
presentations for their joint session at the IFLA World Library and
Information Congress in Astana, Kazakhstan, 18-22 August 2025.
In the evolving landscape of Galleries, Libraries, Archives, and Museums
(GLAM), digital technologies are redefining the relationship between art
and its associated bibliographic information, opening new avenues for
description, discovery and user engagement. This transformation is driven
by bibliographic practices—including cataloguing, subject and genre
descriptions, and linked data combined with cutting-edge technologies—which
shape the description, access, and digital connection of art collections.
The session aims to explore the intersection of art and bibliography in the
digital age, specifically within digital GLAM collections, with a focus on
art libraries. Under this theme will be explored how new technologies (AI
and Linked Data) are transforming practices to enhance description, access,
presentation, connection, and discovery of art, from the cultural heritage
collections to the modern and born-digital photography and documentary
resources. Crucially, the session aims to highlight how art and
bibliography digital dialogue is connecting users with the rich resources
of art and its bibliography, ultimately reshaping the art experience.
We invite proposals that showcase practical projects, emerging technology
use cases, or strategies shaping the future of cultural heritage,
contemporary, or born-digital collections, with a focus on connecting users
with art in new and meaningful ways.
In addition:
Proposals should reflect the conference theme, “Uniting Knowledge, Building
the Future”
Suggested topics
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Linked data and AI trends in art bibliographic description, access and
discovery
- Technology impact on digital collections in GLAM institutions
- Art metadata and art-specific vocabularies for collections description
- AI-driven metadata enrichment and generation for art
- Digital preservation strategies for art bibliographic data and
collections in the age of AI
- Ethical and copyright implications of AI in art and cultural heritage
- AI-powered art discovery and presentation
- Innovative interfaces and virtual exhibitions for art collections
- User experience and engagement in digital art platforms
Case studies are also welcome, particularly those focused on:
- Interoperability and data sharing cross domains: case studies from art
libraries, GLAM, and digital humanities
- Collaboration and knowledge sharing among art librarians,
bibliographers, cataloguers, art historians, and GLAM professionals, in
cross cultural projects
- Art librarians’ training and capacity building to work with metadata
and new technologies to enhance art description, sharing and discovery
For submission details, *please visit the official **Call for Proposals
page* <https://2025.ifla.org/art-libraries-and-bibliography-sections/>.
Yours faithfully,
*ISABEL AYRES MARINGELLI*
*Information Coordinator - IFLA Bibliography Section
<https://www.ifla.org/units/bibliography/>*
Docente do Curso de Biblioteconomia /* Library Science* *Professor *
CRB 8/5981 - Lattes <http://lattes.cnpq.br/8625163952217823> / Linkedin
<http://linkedin.com/in/isabel-ayres-59919928> / Orcid
<https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8861-7421>
www.fespsp.org.br
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Isabel Ayres
Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/8625163952217823
**** Apologies for cross posting****
Dear colleagues,
The IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
<https://www.ifla.org/units/acquisition-collection-development/>, in
collaboration with the Library Publishing Special Interest Group
<https://www.ifla.org/units/library-publishing/> and the Advisory Committee
on Open Science and Scholarship <https://www.ifla.org/units/oss/>, is
planning a session at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress in
Astana, Kazakhstan, from 18 to 22 August 2025.
The session theme is “*Sustainable Paths Towards Open Science and Open
Scholarship*“. This is a friendly reminder that the deadline for proposal
submissions is *30 **April 2025*.
We welcome proposals on topics such as:
- Open Science Mandates and the Role of Libraries
- Library responses to Open Science policies and mandates from research
funders, governments, and institutions.
- Strategies for building organizational capacity and workforce
expertise to meet these new challenges.
- Sustainable Open Infrastructure and Governance Models
- How community-owned, community-governed infrastructures are enabling
the transition to Open Science.
- Exploring tools, platforms, and best practices for creating
interoperable, scalable, and sustainable systems for scholarly publishing
and research dissemination.
- Collaboration and Community-building, Local vs. Global Needs
- Case studies of cross-institutional collaboration among libraries,
university presses, scholar-led communities, and non-profits. Balancing
local community priorities with global Open Science objectives.
- Innovative partnerships and business models supporting equitable,
accessible, and non-profit publishing ecosystems.
- Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in Open Science
- How we ensure that Open Science and open infrastructure promote equity
and inclusion globally.
- Ethical considerations and practical strategies for addressing
structural inequities in access to research and scholarly communication.
Ethics of transformative agreements and their impact on a global transition
to open publishing models.
- Emerging Trends in Open Science
- Exploring how AI, machine learning, and other technological
advancements are shaping the future of Open Science and scholarly
communication.
- Benefits and challenges posed to Open Science by the use of emerging
technologies in science.
For full submission details, please visit the conference site at
https://2025.ifla.org/acquisition-and-collection-development-section/
For proposal-related enquiries, please feel free to contact Michael
Levince-Clark at levine-clark(a)du.edu <michael.levine-clark(a)du.edu> or Lidia
Uziel at uziel(a)ucsb.edu
Regards,
Lilly
*Lilly Hoi Sze Ho*
Chair, *IFLA Acquisition and Collection Development Section
<https://www.ifla.org/units/acquisition-collection-development/>*
Member, IFLA Open Science and Scholarship Advisory Committee
<https://www.ifla.org/units/oss/>
Hello :)
*(survey incoming, apologies for the cross posting)*
The global GLAM community is buzzing with activity! Across the world, there
are meetings, campaigns, and projects all working to connect culture and
heritage with Wikimedia initiatives.
Earlier this year, the GLOSS working group was formed to explore what kind
of GLAM structure would best serve the community at this point, and what
needs it should address. This working group builds on years of
progress—especially the recent momentum—to further embed the GLAM community
within our movement.
As mentioned during last week’s Global Call, the working group is now
launching a needs assessment survey. Its purpose is to better understand
the global community and, ultimately, help shape a new approach that
supports GLAM activities around the world.
You can learn more about the GLOSS working group on the Meta page
https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS
Most importantly, if you have thoughts on what a centralized GLAM structure
could look like—what needs it should meet, how it could support your work
and contribute to the broader movement—please take 5 minutes to fill out
the survey!
*Deadline 12 May!*
*https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS/Survey
<https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/GLAM/GLOSS/Survey>*
And feel free to spread the word! Share it with your local chapter, other
affiliates, or directly with fellow editors and volunteers.
The survey is already available in 4 languages. You can translate the
survey meta page, and we will update the survey with your translation!
Best,
GLOSS Working Group!