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Kuala Lumpur, 29 October 2026 – INCEIF University, in collaboration with the Financial Services Library (FSL) and Asia School of Business (ASB), jointly organised Beyond Books: Libraries & Learning Innovation Talk (LIT 2026) at the AICB Building, Kuala Lumpur, bringing together academics, library professionals and industry representatives to examine the evolving role of libraries in supporting research, learning and knowledge exchange.
The programme explored how libraries can extend their contribution beyond conventional information services to support institutional objectives, research accessibility and the wider application of knowledge.
The event opened with a keynote address by Mr Adnan Zaylani Mohamad Zahid, Deputy Governor of Bank Negara Malaysia, followed by discussions on learning environments, research impact and collaboration across knowledge institutions.
INCEIF University’s contribution was highlighted through the session titled “From Research to Reach: The Library’s Role in Knowledge Impact,” featuring Associate Professor Dr Kinan Salim of INCEIF University and Mrs Nur Azlina Zorollah, Associate Director of the Knowledge Management Centre (KMC), INCEIF University.
The session examined the importance of connecting research with its intended audiences and strengthening the role of libraries in making academic knowledge accessible, relevant and applicable beyond institutional boundaries.
For INCEIF University, the discussion reflects its wider commitment to advancing knowledge and research in Islamic finance and economics. Through its academic and research activities, supported by the Knowledge Management Centre, the University recognises the importance of ensuring that scholarly contributions can reach and benefit both academic and professional communities.
The programme also featured discussions on the relationship between learning spaces and institutional purpose, alongside a leadership-sharing forum on strengthening collaboration across libraries and knowledge institutions.
Through LIT 2026, INCEIF University, FSL and ASB reaffirmed the importance of institutional collaboration in supporting research dissemination, knowledge accessibility and the continued development of learning environments.
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