Karachi, August 22, 2024 – The Department of Library and Information Science at the University of Karachi, in collaboration with the Pakistan Library Club and Koha Community Pakistan, is hosting the second international conference for library professionals, titled “Digital Horizon: Information Society and Future Landscape of Librarianship.”
The two-day event is set to commence with an inaugural ceremony on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 9:30 AM at the Chinese Teachers Memorial Auditorium, University of Karachi. The ceremony will be presided over by Professor Dr. Khalid Iraqi, Vice-Chancellor of Karachi University. Kamran Tessori, the Chancellor and Governor of Sindh, will grace the event as the Chief Guest.
The conference aims to explore the evolving role of library professionals in the digital age and discuss the future landscape of librarianship in an increasingly information-driven society. The event will gather distinguished library professionals, academics, researchers, and educators from various countries, alongside participants from across Pakistan.
The conference will continue through Friday, August 23, 2024, offering a platform for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration among participants from around the world.
This international gathering underscores the significance of adapting to the digital transformation within the library and information science sector, ensuring that libraries remain relevant and pivotal in the knowledge economy.
