Save the date for Library and Information Professionals Supporting Research Integrity in the Age of AI – IFLA Satellite Meeting in Seoul, South Korea, 7-8 August 2026
The IFLA Serials and Other Continuing Resources Section (SCORE) and the IFLA Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group (IA SIG), together with Yonsei University’s Research Institute for Academic Library Development (RIALD) as the hosting institution, cordially invite you to our satellite meeting, Library and Information Professionals Supporting Research Integrity in the Age of AI, to be held at Yonsei University in Seoul, in advance of the IFLA WLIC in Busan, South Korea.
Dates for your diary: Friday, 7 and Saturday, 8 August 2026.
Location: Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei Road, Seodaemun gu, Seoul, 03722, Republic of Korea.
About the theme:
The satellite meeting, Library and Information Professionals Supporting Research Integrity in the Age of AI, follows on from the IFLA Statement on Libraries and Artificial Intelligence: https://repository.ifla.org/handle/20.500.14598/1646 and it is aligned with the WLIC 2026 theme “Libraries Powering Transformation” and the IFLA Strategy 2024–2029 vision, “Sustainable futures for all through knowledge and information.”
Research integrity is a fundamental pillar of scholarly communications. The satellite meeting seeks to define, discuss, and expand on the emerging roles that Library and information (LIS) professionals can play in promoting and supporting research integrity in the age of AI. Together we will explore what the emerging issues are, and how we can prepare ourselves to foster AI literacy, create and advocate for institutional policies on the responsible use of AI in academic and research institutions, train and support researchers on data quality assessment, and champion transparency in AI usage to ensure researchers maintain high ethical standards and public trust in the research process is not further eroded by the use of AI.
About the audience:
You may be a LIS professional working at an academic or research institution, a publisher or another related field involved in the scholarly communications lifecycle. We’d love you to join us and contribute to the satellite meeting if your role involves
- promoting and supporting research integrity in the age of AI – including promoting ethical use of AI among your researchers and/or students,
- providing education on AI tools and their use and limitations,
- developing and curating resources on AI ethics,
- collaborating with faculty to integrate responsible AI practices into research,
- educating library users on how to identify ethical and non-ethical research,
- educating other LIS professionals and students on any of the above
About the programme:
A satellite conference held over two days, including plenary presentations, panel discussions and a practical workshop to exchange ideas and best practices on how LIS professionals can support ethical use of AI technologies in research. It will be led by invited guests, both from the Asia Oceania region and internationally. It will also include a campus visit to Yonsei University and professional networking opportunities.
Day 1: Friday, 7 August 2026
10:00 – 15:30 Conference programme, including lunch.
15:30 – Campus tour and professional networking.
Day 2: Saturday, 8 August 2026
10:00 – 13:30 Conference programme continues. Conference closing, followed by lunch.
14:00 Optional tour to a Seoul landmark.
Language:
The language of the satellite meeting is English. AI supported translation and interpreting software across multiple languages, including Korean and English, will be made available by RIALD, the satellite host.
About the organising units:
The IFLA Serials & Other Continuing Resources Section (SCORE):
https://www.ifla.org/units/serials-and-continuing-resources/ serves as IFLA’s home for scholarly communication. SCORE focuses on all aspects of the creation, dissemination, and preservation of research through programming, committee work, special projects, and collaboration with other IFLA units
The IFLA Artificial Intelligence Special Interest Group (IA SIG):
https://www.ifla.org/units/ai/ provides a focal point for developing ideas in line with the recommendations in the IFLA Statement on Libraries and AI. It also provides an international platform in IFLA to increase AI awareness, education, best practices, and literacy.
Yonsei University’s Research Institute for Academic Library Development (RIALD):
http://thelibrary.yonsei.ac.kr/ promotes initiatives such as AI-based data integration, intelligent information services, data-hub development, and policy research with support from the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea. The Institute is dedicated to strengthening the future competitiveness of academic libraries. Through collaboration with domestic and international institutions, it supports the transition of academic libraries into digitally oriented knowledge hubs and explores practical strategies to enhance service quality, research and learning support, and information accessibility through the effective use of technology and data.
About travel from Seoul to Busan:
Seoul to Busan KTX and SRT direct, high-speed services offer multiple train options. Trains depart from Seoul Station or Suseo Station, starting as early as 5am and arrive at Busan Station in less than 3 hours. Typical one-way fares range from ₩50,000–₩85,000 (around $38–$65 USD). Book tickets online to secure the best prices.
Contact:
If you have any questions, please contact Maria Cotera, IFLA SCORE: mariacotera10@gmail.com subject line: IFLA Satellite meeting, Seoul