Important dates
CFP announcementAugust 10, 2026
Submission deadlineSeptember 30, 2026
Peer reviewOctober 1–10, 2026
Notification of resultsOctober 15, 2026
ConferenceNovember 23, 2026
PATLSPhilippine Association of Teachers of Library and Information Science3rd LIS Research Summit
Trajectories and Transformations of LIS Education in the Philippines
A national platform for library educators, researchers, practitioners, and graduate students to present original research, innovative practices, and scholarly insights that strengthen LIS education.
Conference theme
Unknown, pilot, and best practices
The summit invites critical discussion on emerging challenges, transformative initiatives, and evidence-based practices in LIS teaching, research, curriculum development, syllabus enhancement, and collaborative education.
Call for participation
Papers, posters, and workshops
PATLS welcomes short and long papers, posters, and workshop proposals from LIS faculty, practitioners, graduate students, and faculty-student collaborators.
Read the full CFPRegistration fees
PATLS member₱2,000
PATLS non-member₱3,500
LIS student (BLIS)₱1,250
Graduate student (MLIS/PhD)₱1,500
Limited slots are available for BLIS, MLIS, and PhD students. At least one author or presenter should attend the Summit.
Awards
Best Paper₱5,000
Best Presenter₱3,000
Best Poster₱5,000
Selected papers will be invited for publication in partnership with the Philippine Journal of Librarianship and Information Studies.
Sponsorship
Support the 3rd LIS Research Summit
PATLS invites organizations, institutions, publishers, libraries, and industry partners to support the conference and connect with LIS educators, researchers, students, and information professionals.
Platinum Sponsor
₱40,000 and above
One slotGold Sponsor
₱30,000
Three slotsSilver Sponsor
₱20,000
Three slotsBronze Sponsor
₱10,000
No limitQuestions and sponsorship inquiries
Connect with PATLS.
Email secretary@patls.org or jmyap@up.edu.ph for conference and sponsorship concerns.
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