Information Literacy in a Disrupted Information Ecosystem: AI, Misinformation, and Trust

The IFLA Information Literacy Section (ILS) announces its call for proposals for presentations at its Satellite Meeting at the IFLA World Library and Information Congress (WLIC) in Busan, South Korea, August 8th, 2026. 

Location: Busan Metropolitan Library

Theme: Information Literacy in a Disrupted Information Ecosystem: AI, Misinformation, and Trust

Session Focus:

Generative AI, algorithmic systems, and the spread of misinformation are reshaping how information is created, distributed, and trusted. These developments pose new challenges for evaluating credibility and understanding authority in today’s information ecosystem. This session explores how information literacy initiatives are adapting to these changes. We welcome contributions that examine how libraries respond to AI-generated content, algorithmic mediation, and the evolving nature of information trust, including approaches that help users better understand how AI systems shape the information they encounter.

 

Possible sub-themes may include, but are not limited to:

  • Information literacy responses to generative AI and misinformation
  • Teaching users to evaluate AI-generated or algorithmically mediated information
  • Deepfakes, recommendation systems, and post-truth environments
  • Algorithmic bias, transparency, and explainable AI
  • Integrating AI literacy into information literacy programs
  • Pedagogical approaches for teaching responsible and ethical use of AI tools
  • The role of libraries in strengthening trust in digital information environments

 

Types of contributions:

We invite submissions in the form of research papers, case studies, best practices, and conceptual papers.

 

Proposals must be in English and submitted in an electronic format and must include the following information:

  • Title of the proposed presentation
  • Specify the sub-theme the abstract addresses
  • Abstract of the proposed paper (no more than 500 words)
  • Name(s) of presenters and positions and/or titles
  • Employer or affiliated institution/association
  • Contact information including email address
  • Short biographical statement of no more than 100 words
  • A statement of agreement (see below)

___I understand if my presentation is accepted I, myself, or at least one presenter from my group, if more than one author is included in the proposal, will be expected to make this presentation by attending the WLIC Satellite Meeting in Busan, South Korea and will assume all financial responsibilities to do so. 

 

Submit proposal abstracts (500 words or less) by April 24th, 2026 (submitter’s local time) to https://forms.gle/CHrMwuPJi3t5qqt26. 

Emailed proposals will NOT be accepted.

 

Important dates:

  • April 24th, 2026 – Deadline for submissions of Proposal Abstracts
  • May 15th, 2026 – Presenters will be notified. All submissions will be acknowledged upon receipt and notification of the decision.
  • June 15th, 2026 – Deadline for submission of presentation slides (in English) and full papers (in any IFLA language)

 

Please note:

  • At least one of the paper’s authors must be present to deliver a summary of the paper during the Satellite Meeting in Busan, South Korea. Abstracts should only be submitted with the understanding that the expenses of attending the conference will be the responsibility of the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.
  • The paper must be an original submission NOT presented or published elsewhere.
  • All papers that are presented at the WLIC 2026 will be made available online via the IFLA Repositoryunder the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
  • Authors of accepted papers must complete the IFLA Authors’ Permission Form.
  • All expenses for attending the IFLA conference, travel, accommodation, etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a letter of invitation/visa requirementscan be issued to the author(s)/presenter(s) of accepted papers.
  • A number of grants and awards are available every year for supporting delegates to attend the IFLA World Library and Information Congress. Visit the IFLA WLIC 2026 website for more information.

 

Questions should be submitted to:

Valérie Glass | valerie.glass@yahoo.fr

IFLA Information Literacy Section’s Chair | Chair of the ILS Satellite Meeting Team