The Convergence of ISM and LIS in 2026 Bridging the Global Knowledge Gap

Mehrad, Jafar

doi:10.22034/ijism.2026.735073

The Convergence of ISM and LIS in 2026 Bridging the Global Knowledge Gap

Editorial

Author

Jafar Mehrad

Editor-in-Chief International Journal of Information Science and Management

10.22034/ijism.2026.735073

Abstract

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).

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