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North American Region

The North American region include Canada and the United States, to which the iSchools Organization trace their roots. The region also spans countries in Central and South America.

North American Regional Sections

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Cocktails

Cocktail Hour

On most second Thursdays of the month, the NA iSchool heads meet in a virtual cocktail hour. There is usually no agenda, but we always welcome someone suggesting an item to discuss ahead of time. We use these meetings to share our experiences, problems, and initiatives.

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INFOcon

INFOcon is an annual graduate school fair showcasing opportunities in the information professions in the USA and Canada. The project launched in 2020 as The Power of Information and was rebranded INFOcon in 2021, which took place October 19th-21st with more than 550 attendees. 

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Section & Initatives Americas
Events Americas

Upcoming Events

  • iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
    iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
    iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
    Wed, Feb 05
    iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
    Feb 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+1
    iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
    Feb 05, 2025, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+1
    iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
    The iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series is an ongoing forum in which PhD students can present and promote their research, and receive feedback from peers and more senior scholars.
  • Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage (DHSS/DHCH) in Higher Education, DHNB
    Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage (DHSS/DHCH) in Higher Education, DHNB
    Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage (DHSS/DHCH) in Higher Education, DHNB
    Wed, Mar 05
    Tartu
    Mar 05, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 07, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
    Mar 05, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 07, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
    Call for Proposals: Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage (DHSS/DHCH) in Higher Education, DHNB, Tartu, Estonia, 5-7 March 2025 https://dhnb.eu/conferences/dhnb2025/
  • iConference 2025 virtual portion
    iConference 2025 virtual portion
    iConference 2025 virtual portion
    Tue, Mar 11
    Online
    Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 14, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Online
    Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 14, 2025, 11:50 PM
    Online
    iConference 2025 will be the 20th annual conference of the international iSchools organization. The virtual academic program will take place 11-14 March 2025, while the onsite academic program will take place 18-22 March 2025.
  • iConference 2025 onsite portion
    iConference 2025 onsite portion
    iConference 2025 onsite portion
    Tue, Mar 18
    Bloomington
    Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT – Mar 22, 2025, 11:50 PM EDT
    Bloomington, 107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT – Mar 22, 2025, 11:50 PM EDT
    Bloomington, 107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
    iConference 2025 will be the 20th annual conference of the international iSchools organization. The virtual academic program will take place 11-14 March 2025, while the onsite academic program will take place 18-22 March 2025.
  • Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age (LIDA) 2025
    Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age (LIDA) 2025
    Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age (LIDA) 2025
    Mon, May 19
    Dubrovnik
    May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – May 21, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+2
    Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – May 21, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+2
    Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
    LIDA addresses the changing and challenging environment for libraries and information systems and services. LIDA is an international biennial conference that brings together researchers, educators, students, practitioners, & developers from around the world. It takes place in Croatia, 19-21 May 2025
  • Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) 2025
    Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) 2025
    Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) 2025
    Mon, Jun 02
    Glasgow
    Jun 02, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+1 – Jun 05, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+1
    Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
    Jun 02, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+1 – Jun 05, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+1
    Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
    Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) is a series of international conferences aiming to provide a broad forum for the exploration and exchange of ideas in the field of Library and Information Science, Information Studies, and related disciplines.
  • BALADRIA Summer School in Digital Humanities 2025
    BALADRIA Summer School in Digital Humanities 2025
    BALADRIA Summer School in Digital Humanities 2025
    Mon, Jun 23
    Zadar
    Jun 23, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+2 – Jun 26, 2025, 8:00 PM GMT+2
    Zadar, Ul. Šime Vitasovića 1, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
    Jun 23, 2025, 8:00 AM GMT+2 – Jun 26, 2025, 8:00 PM GMT+2
    Zadar, Ul. Šime Vitasovića 1, 23000, Zadar, Croatia
    The BALADRIA Summer School is intended for doctoral students and professionals working in heritage, cultural, and academic institutions. Its purpose is to equip participants with knowledge and expertise in digital methods and tools specifically within the field of digital humanities.
  • TPDL 2025 - The 29th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries
    TPDL 2025 - The 29th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries
    TPDL 2025 - The 29th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries
    Tue, Sep 23
    Tampere
    Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+3 – Sep 26, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+3
    Tampere, Tampere, Finland
    Sep 23, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+3 – Sep 26, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+3
    Tampere, Tampere, Finland
    The 29th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries (TPDL 2025) 23-26 September 2025 - Tampere, Finland
  • AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Digital Humanities"
    AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Digital Humanities"
    AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Digital Humanities"
    Wed, Dec 18
    Zoom
    Dec 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    Dec 18, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    The Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee will hold a workshop on December 18th, 1:00-3:00 PM UTC+8. The workshop, co-organized by the iSchool of Jilin University and Charles Sturt University, is about digital humanities.
  • ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL)
    ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL)
    ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL)
    Mon, Dec 16
    Hong Kong
    Dec 16, 2024, 9:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 20, 2024, 6:00 PM GMT+8
    Hong Kong
    Dec 16, 2024, 9:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 20, 2024, 6:00 PM GMT+8
    Hong Kong
    The theme for JCDL 2024 is "Digital Libraries in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities."
  • European/African Regional Meeting
    European/African Regional Meeting
    European/African Regional Meeting
    Thu, Dec 12
    Zoom
    Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+1
    Zoom
    Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+1
    Zoom
    This meeting is primarily for iSchools Heads and Representatives of the European/African Region. Please check with your iSchools Representative whether you might join the event as well.
  • AP-iConference
    AP-iConference
    AP-iConference
    Wed, Dec 04
    Ulu Kinta
    Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
    Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
    Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
    Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
    The AP-iConference 2024 is colocated with The International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL) in Malaysia from 4-6 December 2024
  • International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL)
    International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL)
    International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL)
    Wed, Dec 04
    Ulu Kinta
    Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
    Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
    Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
    Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
    The 26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL 2024) December 4 - 6, 2024. Sunway City, Malaysia
  • 82. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Work-integrated Learning (WIL) and the future of LIS students"
    82. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Work-integrated Learning (WIL) and the future of LIS students"
    82. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Work-integrated Learning (WIL) and the future of LIS students"
    Fri, Nov 22
    Zoom
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee, together with the Renmin University of China and Charles Sturt University, will hold the No.82 Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum on 22 November 2024 (this Friday!) at 6:00-7:00PM Beijing time!
  • Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) Conference 2024
    Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) Conference 2024
    Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) Conference 2024
    Mon, Nov 18
    Perth
    Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 AM – Nov 20, 2024, 11:50 PM
    Perth, Perth WA, Australia
    Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 AM – Nov 20, 2024, 11:50 PM
    Perth, Perth WA, Australia
    RAILS is the Australasian conference on Research Applications in Information and Library Studies, the main gathering in Australasia for researchers, practitioners and educators in information studies and related disciplines.
  • 81. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Archival Appraisal as a Tool to Reform and Rebuild Society"
    81. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Archival Appraisal as a Tool to Reform and Rebuild Society"
    81. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Archival Appraisal as a Tool to Reform and Rebuild Society"
    Fri, Nov 08
    Zoom
    Nov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    Nov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee, together with the Renmin University of China and Chulalongkorn University, will hold the No.81 Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum on 08 November 2024 (this Friday!) at 7:00-8:00 pm Beijing time!
  • AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Assessment and research approach of health information platforms"
    AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Assessment and research approach of health information platforms"
    AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Assessment and research approach of health information platforms"
    Fri, Sep 27
    Zoom
    Sep 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    Sep 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
    Zoom
    The Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee will hold a workshop on September 27th, 6:30-8:00 PM UTC+8. The workshop, co-organized by the iSchool of Nankai University and Sungkyunkwan University, is about the assessment and research approach of health information platforms.
  • "Future of (Meta) Data" -SKKU iSchool hosts an International online symposium (Part II)
    "Future of (Meta) Data" -SKKU iSchool hosts an International online symposium (Part II)
    "Future of (Meta) Data" -SKKU iSchool hosts an International online symposium (Part II)
    Fri, Sep 27
    Webinar
    Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+9
    Webinar
    Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+9
    Webinar
    You’re invited to attend a FREE webinar on the theme “Future of (Meta) Data." Join us to learn and update your knowledge on the topics covered in a series of presentations that will help define the smart web enabled by AI and present a picture of the future web data environment.

North American Executive Committee

Keith Marzullo
Keith Marzullo

North America Chair

University of Maryland

College Park, USA

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