*فراخوان مقاله انگلیسی- مجله تحقیقات کتابداری و اطلاع رسانی دانشگاهی (نشریه کتابخانه مرکزی و مرکز اسناد دانشگاه تهران)*
*Call for Special Issue Papers*
Journal: Academic Librarianship and Information Research
Special Issue Title: AI Literacy and the Future of Academic Libraries: Redefining Roles, Services, and Research
Editor: Dr. Alireza Noruzi
*Suggested Topics*
We welcome original research articles, review papers, short communications, and case studies. Suggested topics include, but are not limited to:
- AI Literacy: Frameworks, pedagogy, and best practices for teaching AI literacy to students, faculty, and librarians in academic settings.
- Integration of GenAI in Library Services: Practical applications of AI (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot, DeepSeek) in reference services, information retrieval, research support, and user education.
- Impact on Scholarly Communication and Information Research: AI tools for literature review, data analysis, research data management, and the evolution of academic publishing and peer review.
- Information Integrity and Misinformation: The role of academic libraries in detecting and combating AI-generated misinformation, deepfakes, and algorithmic bias.
- Ethical, Legal, and Policy Implications: Privacy, copyright, intellectual property, academic integrity, and the development of institutional AI policies and guidelines.
- AI in Collection Development and Resource Management: Using AI for collection analysis, weeding, selecting, and managing electronic resources and institutional repositories.
- Redefining Library Spaces and Roles: AI's impact on library infrastructure, professional identities, staff competencies, and the evolving job market for academic librarians.
- User Studies and Behavioral Research: Empirical studies on user perceptions, acceptance, and interaction with AI-powered library tools and services.
- Critical Librarianship and AI: Examining power structures, digital divide, and social justice issues related to AI implementation in academic libraries.
- Future Visions and Strategic Foresight: Speculative papers, scenario planning, and long-term strategic roadmaps for academic libraries in an AI-driven future.
Target Audience
*Important Dates*
Abstract Submission Deadline (Optional): [October 15, 2026]
Full Paper Submission Deadline: [November 10, 2026]
Notification of Acceptance/Revision: [November 25, 2026]
Final Revised Manuscript Due: [December 15, 2026]
Expected Publication Date: [December 28, 2026]
*Submission Guidelines*
All submitted manuscripts must be original, unpublished, and not currently under consideration for publication elsewhere.
Review Process: In accordance with the journal’s strict editorial standards, all papers are subject to a rigorous double-blind peer-reviewing process. Authors must ensure that all identifying information is removed from the main manuscript file to facilitate this process.
Formatting: Manuscripts should be prepared according to the journal of Academic Librarianship and Information Research author guidelines, available at [https://jlib.ut.ac.ir/journal/authors.note?lang=en].
How to Submit: Please submit your manuscripts electronically through the journal’s online submission system at [https://jlib.ut.ac.ir/contacts?lang=en]. During the submission process, please select the special issue title: [AI Literacy and the Future of Academic Libraries: Redefining Roles, Services, and Research] to ensure your paper is routed to the Editor.
Open Access: As an open-access journal, all accepted articles will be freely available to readers worldwide immediately upon publication. No Article Processing Charges (APCs) are required from the author(s).
