On October 22–23, 2026, the 14th Eurasian Conference of Academic Libraries (EALC-2026) was held at the Nazarbayev University Library. The event was supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Association of University Libraries of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The conference brought together library professionals from Kazakhstan and near and far abroad.
The conference featured presentations and discussions on the theme “The Library as a Dialogue Hub: Bringing Communities Together through Communication.” Participants included Bakhytzhan Orazaliev, a representative of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Anara Sandygulova, President of the Association of University Libraries of the Republic of Kazakhstan; a representative of the Nazarbayev University School of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence; Makhdie Turdykhodjaeva of Tashkent State University of Oriental Studies; and Jesper Sulheim Johansen, a representative of Kenya.
Conference participants discussed current issues in the development of academic libraries, including improving the efficiency of library processes, applying artificial intelligence, organizing and managing information, expanding professional cooperation, adopting best practices, and strategic planning. Particular attention was given to the practical application of new solutions in the day-to-day work of libraries.
Key topics included the development of shared library ecosystems, the integration of intelligent technologies into library services, the advancement of artificial intelligence literacy at every stage of the research cycle, the prevention of academic misconduct and plagiarism, and the automation of routine workflows.
The Eurasian Humanities Institute named after A. K. Kussainov was represented at the conference by G. Kh. Abdigazieva, Head of the Scientific Library. She took part in practical sessions dedicated to modern technologies and the development of intelligent library systems, learned about new approaches to organizing library services, and received recommendations on applying them in professional practice.
Participation in the conference provided an opportunity to explore current trends in the development of academic libraries, exchange professional experience, and consider modern approaches to the digital transformation of library services.
