The Convergence of ISM and LIS in 2026 Bridging the Global Knowledge Gap
نویسندگان
1 Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Information Science and Management
doi
10.22034/ijism.2026.735073چکیده
As we navigate the complexities of 2026, the boundaries between Information Science and Management (ISM) and Library and Information Science (LIS) have effectively dissolved. For the International Journal of Information Science and Management (IJISM), this integration represents a transformative shift: we are no longer just managing data or cataloging books; we are architecting the Global Knowledge Commons (Hess & Ostrom, 2007). The latest achievements in these fields offer a unique opportunity for developing nations to leapfrog traditional infrastructure hurdles through "intelligent" information ecosystems (Floridi, 2025).