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Exploring the Frontiers in Information Science and Librarianship

Clyde Hotel | Albuquerque, NM, USA
6 - 9 June 2026

This meeting will be the second Information Science Summit and the first Summit combining the ISS with the Special Libraries Conference which carries on the tradition of the very successful SLA Annual Conference. The meeting will explore new frontiers of information science and librarianship through the lens of both practicing information scientists and academic researchers. It will bring together the people who tackle wicked information challenges every day with those who study the best practice in solving wicked information challenges.

To learn more about this exciting conference, please download the Call for Proposals and consider submitting a session.

 2026 Topical Tracks

  • Career Skills & Management
  • Outreach & Impact
  • Market Research & Competitive Intelligence
  • Knowledge & Records Management
  • AI & Emerging Technologies
  • Research & Data Science

Session Types

  • Panels and Lectern Sessions
  • Poster Sessions
  • Skills building sessions
  • Roundtable Discussions

Important Dates and Deadlines

  • December 17, 2025 – Submissions Close
  • February 6, 2026 – Proposal Statuses Announced
  • February 13, 2026 – Proposals invited to the Program must RSVP by this date. No exceptions
  • April 6, 2026 – Early Registration Deadline