Symposium Explores the Future of Library and Information Science in the Age of Generative AI
Tokyo, Japan – The Knowledge Reference Research Group is pleased to announce a special public symposium titled “Library and Information Science in the Era of Generative AI – Knowledge Organization and Documentation Studies.” This timely event will be held online on October 25th, 2025, beginning at 7:36 AM JST.
In an era increasingly shaped by the capabilities of generative artificial intelligence (AI), libraries and information science professionals are facing both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges. This symposium aims to delve into these critical issues, fostering a deeper understanding of how generative AI impacts fundamental aspects of the field, particularly knowledge organization and documentation studies.
The program will bring together leading experts and researchers to discuss the evolving landscape of information access, management, and dissemination. Key themes to be explored include:
- The Impact of Generative AI on Knowledge Organization: This session will examine how generative AI technologies are transforming the ways in which we create, structure, classify, and retrieve knowledge. Discussions will likely cover new approaches to cataloging, subject indexing, and the development of intelligent knowledge systems.
- Generative AI and Documentation Studies: The symposium will also address the implications of generative AI for documentation studies, focusing on how these technologies influence the creation, preservation, and accessibility of scholarly and technical documents. This includes exploring the role of AI in content generation, summarization, and the potential for new forms of digital scholarship.
- Ethical Considerations and Best Practices: Recognizing the ethical dimensions of AI, the symposium will also provide a platform for discussing responsible AI development and implementation within library and information science. This may encompass issues of bias, intellectual property, and the future of human curation.
- Future Directions for Research and Practice: Participants will engage in forward-looking discussions about the evolving roles of librarians and information professionals in the age of generative AI, and identify emerging areas for research and innovation.
This symposium is an invaluable opportunity for academics, researchers, librarians, information professionals, and anyone interested in the intersection of AI and information science to gain insights into the transformative potential of generative AI. It promises to be a thought-provoking event that will contribute to shaping the future of our field.
Further details regarding registration and the full agenda will be announced shortly on the Current Awareness Portal. We encourage all interested parties to mark their calendars for this important discussion.
【イベント】知のレファレンス研究会、公開シンポジウム「生成AI時代の図書館情報学―知識組織論とドキュメンテーションスタディーズ―」（10/25・オンライン）
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