{"id":67432,"date":"2025-01-11T20:41:20","date_gmt":"2025-01-11T17:41:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/slaagc.org\/en\/about-27th-annual-conference-2\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T02:47:32","modified_gmt":"2025-02-10T23:47:32","slug":"about-28th-annual-conference-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/slaagc.org\/en\/about-28th-annual-conference-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About 28th Annual Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Emerging technologies, most notably artificial intelligence, are witnessing a change in the paths by which we access information and documents and use, and direct them in the operations and services of libraries, information institutions, and heritage preservation. This is to improve a wide range of operations and services, from collection development, knowledge extraction and reference assistance as well as users engagement to ensuring the sustainability of knowledge and the preservation of culture and human heritage, local, national and global.

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The 28th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Special Libraries Association \u2013 Arabian Gulf Chapter (SLA-AGC28), in collaboration with the Saudi Library Commission, is a leading platform to explore the promising potentials and benefits of emerging technologies and smart systems in the field of libraries, information institutions and heritage preservation. This conference aims to bring together specialists in these fields, experts and practitioners; to exchange ideas and share experiences, and develop future visions for the role of artificial intelligence in enhancing and developing the services of libraries, information institutions and heritage preservation.

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We look forward to this conference being an opportunity to explore the intersections between artificial intelligence, information institutions, and heritage preservation, and to highlight the latest trends and developments in how these advanced technologies impact the roles and operations of these institutions. It will also explore how these institutions respond to modern technical challenges to enhance their support for their communities, and ensure the sustainability of knowledge and heritage preservation.<\/p> \n \t<\/div>\n \t <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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<\/span>1. Employing smart technologies to improve the efficiency of knowledge institutions' operations and develop their services:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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    \n Using Blockchains in managing manuscripts and heritage materials.<\/span>\n

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    \n Using Internet of Things technology to manage manuscripts and heritage materials.<\/span>\n

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    \n Using Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, and Metaverse technologies in knowledge institutions.<\/span>\n

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    \n Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning in managing manuscripts and rare documents, and analyzing historical texts.<\/span>\n

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    \n The role of artificial intelligence in preserving cultural heritage and managing records and archives.<\/span>\n

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    \n Emerging and smart technologies in managing museum materials.<\/span>\n

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    \n Emerging and smart technologies in managing special collections in libraries.<\/span>\n

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    \n Emerging and smart technologies and heritage exhibitions.<\/span>\n

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    \n Smart systems in managing archives.<\/span>\n

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    <\/span>2. Developing technical processes and services in knowledge institutions:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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      \n Organizing and cataloging heritage materials.<\/span>\n

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      \n Managing digital content.<\/span>\n

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      \n Digital transformation and preserving heritage materials.<\/span>\n

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      \n Preserving digital heritage on social media platforms.<\/span>\n

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      <\/span>3. Sustainability initiatives and strategies in knowledge institutions:<\/h4>\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t <\/div>\n\t <\/div>\n \t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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