The 1st International Conference on Sustainable Performance Evaluation of Documentary Institutions and Libraries SPE-DIL 2026

The 1 st I nternational C onference on S ustainable P erformance E valuation of D ocumentary I nstitutions and L ibraries SPE-DIL 2026 The 1 st I nternational C onference on S ustainable P erformance E valuation of D ocumentary I nstitutions and L ibraries SPE-DIL 2026 From Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement to Smart Assessment and Value Creation (Hybrid Event: In-person and online) University of Biskra, Algeria | 11–13 November2026 Call for papers 00 Days 00 Hours 00 Minutes 00 Seconds About the Conference Archival institutions and libraries have historically served and continue to serve as vital centers for knowledge production and intergenerational preservation. However, in the third decade of the twenty-first century, they confront unprecedented challenges alongside promising opportunities. Their role has transcended passive preservation and storage of collections and information resources to become a strategic axis within professional governance ecosystems, ultimately contributing to the creation of intellectual and economic value for societies. Traditional performance measurement methodologies for archival institutions and libraries, which predominantly rely on conventional quantitative and qualitative indicators, have proven insufficient to capture the genuine impact of these institutions or to ensure their operational and intellectual sustainability within the rapidly evolving environment of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, artificial intelligence advancements, and big data analytics. Consequently, all types and forms of libraries and archival institutions must transition toward more comprehensive, intelligent evaluation frameworks that prioritize sustainable outcomes, added value, and tangible impact on end-user communities. This transformation necessitates the adoption of advanced international standards and specifications, alongside intelligent analytical tools that ensure transparency, efficacy, and evidence-based decision-making in impact assessment to generate added value in performance outcomes. Accordingly, this international conference establishes itself as a leading scientific platform for exchanging expertise and reviewing state-of-the-art methods, approaches, and international standards for the sustainable evaluation of archival institution and library performance, we invite researchers, practitioners, and experts to explore how intelligent tools can reengineer evaluation processes, thereby ensuring that our archival institutions and libraries remain engines of quality and efficiency within the global academic and information landscape. Topics of Interest 1. Theoretical Frameworks and Contemporary Methodologies for Sustainable Evaluation in Archival Institutions and Libraries: Philosophical and Methodological Foundations of Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement: Strengths and Limitations. The Conspectus Methodology: Library Collection Evaluation and Tools for Determining Subject Depth of Holdings Benchmarking Methodology: Inter-Library Performance Comparison and Development Gap Assessment The Shift from Input/Output Measurement to Impact and Socio-Economic Outcome Assessment Outcome-Based Evaluation Models International Standards (ISO 11620, ISO 2789, etc.) as a Reference Framework for Sustainable Evaluation. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in Digital Library and Archival Environments 2. Smart Assessment: Artificial Intelligence Techniques and Tools in Performance Measurement: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) in User Behavior and Satisfaction Analysis (Sentiment Analysis) Utilizing Big Data Analytics to Build Intelligent Performance Dashboards for Decision-Making Webometric Tools and Alternative Metrics (Altmetrics) for Evaluating Digital Services and Platforms The Role of Cloud Computing, Quantum Computing, and Internet of Things (IoT) in Automated Assessment Data Collection. Machine Learning Applications in Predictive Assessment of User Needs 3. Institutional Governance and Quality as