The biennial UNILISA conference is organized in the context of Information Science, playing a crucial role in setting the pace for Library and Information Science and contributing to the transformation of society. Aligned with the University of South Africa’s mission of being an African University shaping futures in service to humanity, UNILISA aims to provide a platform for scholars from different countries to contemplate original and innovative approaches to strengthening the role of Information Science, libraries, and information services in transforming society and advancing the achievement of sustainable development goals. The Department of Information Science at the University of South Africa (UNISA) has its roots in the Unisa Library and Information Services, which has been in existence since 1946. In 2025, the Department of Information Science will be celebrating a diamond jubilee. Seventy years (70) since its inception relationships between academia and practice require reinforcement. This will be done through the diamond jubilee celebration being co-hosted by the Department and Library Services during the UNILISA conference.
