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

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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.

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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Upcoming Events

iConference 2024 onsite part
Mon, Apr 22
Chang Chun Shi
Apr 22, 2024, 12:00 AM – Apr 26, 2024, 11:50 PM
Chang Chun Shi, R8XG+J73, Ren Min Da Jie, 南关区 Chang Chun Shi, Ji Lin Sheng, China, 130024
Apr 22, 2024, 12:00 AM – Apr 26, 2024, 11:50 PM
Chang Chun Shi, R8XG+J73, Ren Min Da Jie, 南关区 Chang Chun Shi, Ji Lin Sheng, China, 130024
We would like to invite you to join us for iConference 2024 - Wisdom, Well-being, Win-win - our 19th iConference in the annual series taking place hybrid: online with the Virtual Academic Program (April 15 - 18, 2024) and onsite with Academic Program in Changchun, China (April 22 - 26, 2024).
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European/African Regional Meeting
Thu, May 23
Zoom
May 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM GMT+2
Zoom
May 23, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM GMT+2
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.
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2024 Research Symposium: Inclusive & Sustainable Information Management through Recordkeeping Informatics
Wed, May 29
Amsterdam
May 29, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – May 30, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
May 29, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – May 30, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Amsterdam, Amsterdam, Netherlands
This working symposium is of interest to anyone working in information management-related fields, including records managers, information officers, archivists, ICT experts, data and computer scientists, as well as students, educators, and researchers.
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iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
Wed, Jun 05
iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
Jun 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+2
iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
Jun 05, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+2
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.
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3rd International Symposium on Digital Transformation
Wed, Sep 11
Linnaeus University Växjö
Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – Sep 13, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Linnaeus University Växjö , Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – Sep 13, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Linnaeus University Växjö , Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
The third annual International Symposium on Digital Transformation will again be hosted by Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden
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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.
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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
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Asia Pacific Regional Heads of Schools Meeting at the iConference 2024
Wed, Apr 24
iConference 2024 in Changchun
Apr 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM GMT+8
iConference 2024 in Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China
Apr 24, 2024, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM GMT+8
iConference 2024 in Changchun, Changchun, Jilin, China
This meeting is by invitation only.
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American Regional Heads of Schools Meeting at the iConference 2024
Thu, Apr 18
iConference 2024
Apr 18, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM AKDT
iConference 2024
Apr 18, 2024, 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM AKDT
iConference 2024
This meeting is by invitation only.
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iSchools Black Coalition Meeting at the iConference 2024
Thu, Apr 18
iConference 2024
Apr 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
iConference 2024
Apr 18, 2024, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM EDT
iConference 2024
Back to business as usual: EDI backtracking and backlashing in the information science field What to do when your research is at odds with prevalent political positions?
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All Heads of Schools Meeting at the iConference 2024
Thu, Apr 18
iConference 2024
Apr 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+8
iConference 2024
Apr 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+8
iConference 2024
This meeting is by invitation only.
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iSchools Qualitative Research Group Meeting at the iConference 2024
Wed, Apr 17
iConference 2024
Apr 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
iConference 2024
Apr 17, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM EDT
iConference 2024
This is a meeting of the iSchools Qualitative Research Group Community at the iConference 2024
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European/African Regional Heads of Schools Meeting at the iConference 2024
Wed, Apr 17
iConference 2024
Apr 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+2
iConference 2024
Apr 17, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+2
iConference 2024
This meeting is by invitation only.
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iSchools Climate Action Coalition Meeting at the iConference 2024
Wed, Apr 17
iConference 2024
Apr 17, 2024, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM GMT+8
iConference 2024
Apr 17, 2024, 7:30 AM – 9:30 AM GMT+8
iConference 2024
This is a meeting of the iSchools Climate Action Coalition Community at the iConference 2024
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iSchools Board Meeting at the iConference 2024
Tue, Apr 16
iConference 2024
Apr 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+8
iConference 2024
Apr 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM GMT+8
iConference 2024
This meeting is by invitation only.
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iSchools Women's Coalition Meeting at the iConference 2024
Mon, Apr 15
iConference 2024
Apr 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AKDT
iConference 2024
Apr 15, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM AKDT
iConference 2024
This is a meeting of the iSchools Women's Coalition Community at the iConference 2024
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iSchools AP Next Generation Committee Meeting at the iConference 2024
Mon, Apr 15
iConference 2024
Apr 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT+8
iConference 2024
Apr 15, 2024, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM GMT+8
iConference 2024
This is a meeting of the iSchools AP Next Generation Committee Community at the iConference 2024
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iConference 2024 virtual part
Mon, Apr 15
iConference 2024 virtual part
Apr 15, 2024, 12:00 AM – Apr 18, 2024, 11:50 PM
iConference 2024 virtual part
Apr 15, 2024, 12:00 AM – Apr 18, 2024, 11:50 PM
iConference 2024 virtual part
We would like to invite you to join us for iConference 2024 - Wisdom, Well-being, Win-win - our 19th iConference in the annual series taking place hybrid: online with the Virtual Academic Program (April 15 - 18, 2024) and onsite with Academic Program in Changchun, China (April 22 - 26, 2024).
Learn more