The XIII International Conference "modern trends in the development of academic libraries" was held at a high level within the walls of the University. 
   The three-day international scientific and practical conference was devoted to the discussion of topical issues such as the development of academic libraries, digitalization processes, the introduction of innovative technologies and new approaches to library resource management.
   The conference was attended by experts from different countries of the world, representatives of universities and scientific libraries, who shared their experience and scientific views.
   During the meeting, the director of the library and Information Center Gulzhan Irzhanova presented the speakers with certificates and thanked them for their active participation in the conference. In his speech, he noted that scientific meetings at the international level will give impetus to the development of the library industry and strengthen the exchange of experience between specialists. He expressed confidence that joint projects and cooperation in the development of academic libraries will continue in the future. 
   On behalf of the Association of libraries of Universities of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the badge "for contribution to the development of the library" was awarded to the director of the Scientific Library of the Kazakh National Pedagogical University named after Abai and the director of the library of the West Kazakhstan Medical University named after Marat Ospanov.
    The conference was supported by a number of sponsors and partners. The general sponsor was the company "EDP Hub – Kazakhstan". Among the official sponsors were IDLOGIC, my Loft, Micro Information Technology Limited, RST-invest (RFID-technologies) and CNKI International. In addition, the partners of the conference were Evidi-Kazakhstan LLP, epigraph LLP and EBSCO.
   At the end of the conference, the guests noted the professional organization of the university staff, attentive attitude and respect for each guest. In addition, he thanked the management of the University and wished the continuation of such meaningful meetings in the future.

The XIII international scientific and practical conference "modern trends in the development of academic libraries" was held at Taraz University named after M. H. Dulati. This year's meeting was dedicated to the topic "library in the age of artificial intelligence: international experience and the national AI-SANA program", special attention was paid to the role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in the development of library science.

The purpose of the conference is to create a platform for the exchange of experience between domestic and foreign specialists in the direction of modernizing the activities of academic libraries, the widespread introduction of digital technologies and the effective use of artificial intelligence capabilities.

The meeting was attended by representatives of international organizations, scientific publishing houses, information platforms and universities from Turkey, China, Russia, Belarus and Uzbekistan.

The chairman of the management board – Rector Lyazzat Erkinbayeva noted that the process of digital transformation of academic libraries is a matter of time, noting that the effective introduction of modern information technologies and artificial intelligence tools will contribute to improving the quality of education and strengthening the effectiveness of scientific research. The rector noted that libraries are becoming not only a place of storage of information, but also an intellectual center that unites education and science. The rector noted the importance of international cooperation and exchange of experience in this direction.

During the conference, it was discussed that academic libraries today are turning from a traditional center for preserving knowledge into intellectual centers directly integrated into the educational and research process. Special attention was also paid to the issues of introducing digital technologies, expanding access to international scientific databases and increasing the efficiency of searching, analyzing information and supporting scientific activities through the use of artificial intelligence tools. In addition, the role of university libraries in the development of information literacy, increasing the activity of scientific publications and ensuring the visibility of research results in international databases was emphasized. The development of library and information infrastructure at Dulati university is considered as a key factor in improving the quality of education and scientific research.

Sergey Ivanov, director of EDP Hub - Kazakhstan, said that the introduction of new technologies will improve the library's activities and facilitate access to information. He also noted that the use of artificial intelligence will improve the quality of work with scientific information and give a new impetus to the educational process.

One of the most important cultural events of the conference was the presentation of the book of Kazakh origin "QAZAQ FASHION", dedicated to the 100th anniversary of Alla Ilchun, who left a special mark on the world fashion industry. Alla Ilchun was the muse of the famous Christian Dior, and her life and work occupy an important place in the history of the international fashion industry. President of the Association of Kazakhs in France, economist and Forbes.kz the author of the magazine" QAZAQ FASHION " Berlin Irishev took a special part and noted the importance of the book at the international level. In his speech, he noted that this work is an important work that determines the place of Kazakh culture in the world fashion industry. He said that the promotion of the heritage of Alla Ilchun at the international level is a great achievement.

The tape of the book was made by the chairman of the management board – Rector Lyazzat Erkinbaeva, director of the company "EDP Hub - Kazakhstan" Sergey Ivanov and head of the Department of digitalization and archives of the akimat of Zhambyl region Shalkhar Amanturov.

In an online format, Leslie Weir, president of the International Federation of Library Associations and institutions (IFLA), spoke about the trends in the development of the library industry at the global level. He noted that today the role of libraries in promoting digital transformation and the principles of open science is growing. He also drew attention to the importance of international cooperation and noted that joint initiatives and projects within the framework of IFLA contribute to strengthening the potential of libraries. 

During the conference, exhibitions of modern information resources were organized, participants were presented with software products for digital libraries, electronic databases, automated systems and innovative platforms. During the exhibition, the latest technological solutions for the digitization of library activities were shown, which aroused great interest among the participants. This exhibition has become a platform for the broad presentation of new opportunities and international experience in the field of library.

At the end of the conference, topical issues aimed at developing the library industry were discussed and new technological solutions were proposed.

Dear librarians,

We sincerely congratulate you on April 23 — librarian's day and National Book Day!
Your work is a golden bridge of spiritual wealth, a beacon of knowledge and culture. We are very grateful to you for your services to the world of books, guiding the reader.
We wish you good health, creative success and success!

The opening of the school "IRBIS" took place at the XIII international conference "modern trends in the development of academic libraries" within the walls of the University.

The purpose of the meeting is to support the digital transformation of academic libraries, introduce modern information technologies and improve the professional competence of industry professionals.

The meeting was attended by specialists of the library industry, representatives of the scientific community and experts in Information Technologies.

At the opening ceremony, the chairman of the board – Rector Lyazzat Erkinbayeva made a welcoming speech and stressed the importance of the meeting. In his speech, he noted the role of the IRBIS school in the development of academic libraries and noted that such international platforms provide a wide opportunity to unite the professional community and exchange experience. He also noted that the library industry is entering a stage of digital transformation and stressed the importance of introducing new technologies. According to the rector, this initiative will strengthen international partnership and contribute to the transformation of libraries into centers of education and innovation.

The school "IRBIS" was organized as an important professional platform aimed at the modern development of the library and information sphere. The program addressed the issues of introducing artificial intelligence technologies into library processes, the development of automated library and information systems, improving digital services and effective management of library collections.

During the meeting, representatives of leading scientific organizations of the Russian Federation and international experts shared their experience in modern digital solutions. In addition, the possibilities and integration solutions of the automated library systems" IRBIS 64 "and" Barys " were presented.

The practical part was held in a special format. Participants worked on specific cases and analyzed professional cases. Practical skills in maintaining an electronic catalog, correcting and supplementing bibliographic records have been improved. In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Science and higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the issues of automation of reporting were considered, and methods of filling in fields 691 and 900 were explained. In addition, the directions of development of digital libraries were widely covered. The issues of introducing web modules, electronic libraries and mobile services were discussed. Special attention was paid to the processes of replenishment of library funds.

The school "IRBIS", which is scheduled for three days, will continue its work in the future. Practical classes, seminars and professional discussions await the participants. The meeting will give a new impetus to the development of the library industry and will contribute to strengthening international cooperation.

Dear university teaching staff,
young scientists and students!

   We invite you to the XIII International Conference "modern trends in the development of academic libraries"(ICAL-2026) on the theme "library in the age of artificial intelligence: international experience and national program AI-SANA"-held at Dulati university on April 22-25, 2026 with the support of the Ministry of Science and higher education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, organized by the Association of libraries of higher educational institutions of the Republic of Kazakhstan!
   Participants will share best international practices, innovative solutions and practices for the use of artificial intelligence in educational and scientific environments.     
  In addition, within the framework of the conference, leading experts in the library industry, representatives of the scientific community and experts in the field of information technology will discuss the role of AI in the transformation of libraries.
   In particular, the areas of process automation, intelligent information retrieval and the development of new generation electronic services are widely discussed.
  The conference will become not only a platform for meaningful professional dialogue, but also a source of new ideas, partnerships and joint initiatives aimed at developing library and information activities in the context of the digital age.

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Dear teaching staff of the University,
young scientists and students!

      EBSCO invites you to a series of webinars that will be held in April 2026.   

     All webinars are held free of charge and in Russian.  

      The duration of each webinar is about 1 hour.
      Please select the webinar you are interested in and register.

You can find the schedule of webinars in the attachment at the bottom of the letter and at this link: https://ebsco-russian.zoom.us/calendar/search

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