The SIG-III Doctoral Seminar Series 2026 is designed to provide mentorship, guidance, and professional development opportunities for doctoral students and early-career researchers in Library and Information Science.
This online seminar series brings together distinguished and internationally recognised scholars who will share their academic experiences, research insights, and lessons learned throughout their scholarly journeys. Through these conversations, participants will gain practical guidance on navigating the PhD journey, developing impactful research, publishing in scholarly journals, building professional networks, and planning successful academic careers.
The series aims to foster a culture of collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and professional growth within the global Information Science community. It provides doctoral students and early-career researchers with a valuable opportunity to engage directly with senior scholars and benefit from their expertise, perspectives, and constructive feedback.
The Research Leaders: From Curiosity to Contribution
August 20, 2026 | 8:00–9:30 AM (EDT)
The 2026 Doctoral Seminar Series will be presented in two events. The first seminar will take place on August 20, 2026, followed by the second event in mid-September 2026.
Featured Keynote Speaker — August 20, 2026
We are delighted to welcome Prof. Kiran Kaur as the keynote speaker for the first seminar.
Date: August 20, 2026 Time: 8:00–9:30 AM (EDT)
In addition to sharing her scholarly experiences and insights, Prof. Kaur will provide constructive feedback on the research work of doctoral students and early-career researchers, offering participants an opportunity to learn directly from an experienced academic leader.
How to Participate
· Registration: Participants are invited to register for the seminar through the registration link.
· Research Presentations: Doctoral students and early-career researchers interested in presenting their work and receiving expert feedback are invited to submit their details through the designated Google Form. For further information or inquiries, please contact: lissatyam17@gmail.com or nosheen.im@pu.edu.pk
Event- 1; Date: August 20, 2026
Registration Link: https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/3BFONE2TYCQCg
Google form link for the participation: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehGfDfm8a_D1L0fo_21z0Xl8wGexErqUyYW4fuLUUAYJ9eAA/viewform
To participate as a presenter, scan this Google Form QR Code and fill out the form
To attend the webinar, scan the QR Code to register
