The first research session of the Third International Specialized Conference on Information and Libraries was held

The third International Specialized Conference on Information and Libraries witnessed the convening of its first research session, which included discussions of a range of research papers and studies on information governance and the use of artificial intelligence applications in scientific research and library management.

The conference is organized by the Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs, represented by the Indexing and Information Systems Center and the Al-Fadl Center for Heritage Preservation and Conservation, both affiliated with the Library and Manuscript House of the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine, in cooperation with Al-Ameed University and in scientific partnership with the College of Artificial Intelligence at the University of Baghdad, as well as the Information and Knowledge Technology Departments at Al-Mustansiriya University, the University of Basra, and the University of Mosul. The conference, held under the theme "Knowledge Leadership: Leading the Future," took place from October 13 to 15, 2026.

The session, held in Hall 1, was chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Azhar Zayer Jassim and featured discussions of three research papers. The first paper addressed information security governance and intellectual property rights in the environment of libraries and digital archives centers, and was presented by Professor Dr. Ali Abdul Samad Khudair and Lecturer Muayyad Kanaan Saeed.

The second research paper addressed the impact of Creative Commons licenses on supporting open science, through a study of Arab intellectual property legislation. It was presented by Assistant Lecturers Zuhair Adel Awda and Mayamin Nashi Jaber. The third research paper discussed institutional governance and its impact on the systematic management and sustainable preservation of manuscript heritage in Iraq, through an analytical study of the current situation and challenges. It was presented by Assistant Lecturer Zakaria Fadel Jawda.

In the second hall, the session was chaired by Professor Dr. Diaa Jassim Kadhim and featured discussions of three specialized research papers on artificial intelligence and smart technologies. The first paper addressed the impact of generative artificial intelligence on the future of libraries and information services, reviewing opportunities, challenges, and development prospects. It was presented by Assistant Lecturer Hussein Mohammed Ibrahim.

The second research paper explored the use of artificial intelligence and augmented reality technologies in heritage revival, using the "Bab Baghdad" project as a case study. This paper was presented by Engineer Talib Issa. The third research paper discussed the governance of AI ethics in Iraq, proposing a national guide and regulatory framework for the use of ChatGPT in scientific research. This paper was presented by Engineer Haider Safaa Nasrallah Abu Al-Maali.

These research papers align with the conference's objectives of promoting scientific research in the fields of information and libraries, exploring the prospects of digital governance and knowledge security, and leveraging artificial intelligence applications and modern technologies to develop library services, enhance information management efficiency, and support the preservation, maintenance, and sustainability of manuscript heritage.