Libraries, Archives & Records Management Masterclass 2026

Overview

In a time when misinformation spreads rapidly and artificial intelligence is transforming how knowledge is created, accessed, and preserved, libraries, archives, and records management institutions remain critical pillars of trust and credibility.

The Libraries, Archives & Records Management Masterclass 2026 explores the growing role of AI in information institutions, examining how emerging technologies are reshaping cataloguing, digitisation, search and discovery, and records preservation. While AI presents significant opportunities for operational efficiency and enhanced service delivery, it also raises important ethical, legal, and professional challenges, including data privacy, algorithmic bias, intellectual property, and workforce readiness.

This masterclass provides a platform for professionals to engage with experts, case studies, and practical frameworks to better understand AI’s impact and to develop responsible, future-ready strategies that align technological innovation with the core values of accessibility, privacy, and knowledge preservation.

Objectives

By the end of the 2 days, participants will:

• Understand how AI is reshaping librarianship, archives, and records work
• Gain hands-on experience with AI tools for cataloguing, discovery, metadata, accessibility, and research
• Develop ethical, governance-driven AI strategies
• Leave with a practical, institution-ready AI roadmap
• Strengthen leadership, policy, and workforce readiness for the AI era