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Interested iSchools Doctoral Students can book their presentation slot for free for the iSchools Doctoral Students Seminar Series here. Doctoral Students Seminar Series takes place on 4 February 2026, 8 April 2026, 3 June 2026, 7 October 2026 and 2 December 2026.

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Texas A&M University TAMU Libraries Application Deadline: March 26, 2026 The Texas A&M University Libraries are looking for a new Associate Level Web Services Librarian. This Librarian will play a key role in leading the administration of the SpringShare platform. The Web Services Librarian will oversee the full suite of Springshare applications, ensuring strong accessibility, quality assurance, and user support, while working collaboratively with Technology Services, the Discovery Systems Librarian, and the User Experience Librarian to continually improve the Libraries’ web portfolio. This role also provides training, troubleshooting support, and hands-on collaboration on a variety of web‑related projects, making it an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys innovative problem‑solving and cross‑departmental partnerships. This is an on-campus opportunity. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at our College Station campus. Qualifications Required Education and Experience: Master’s degree in Library Science, Information Science, or Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and experience. 5 years of related experience. A well-qualified candidate may also possess: Experience administering Springshare applications (e.g., LibGuides, LibCal, LibAnswers). Ability to ensure quality assurance for websites and applications, with familiarity using content management systems (such as Cascade, WordPress, or SharePoint). Working knowledge of common web development languages (HTML, CSS, PHP) and comfort using APIs. Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively, multitask, and adapt to shifting priorities. Problem‑solving skills and familiarity with current and emerging academic library web services. Knowledge of accessibility standards, including WCAG, Section 508, and ADA requirements. Ability to lift medium‑weight materials and handle items containing dust or microscopic mold spores.

The organizers of iConference 2026 are pleased to announce the finalists for this year’s Best Paper and Poster Awards. Five finalists in each category have been selected representing the most outstanding of the many submissions received. This year’s finalists demonstrate breadth of quality information research being conducted at iSchools and other institutions worldwide. The work of these finalists will be presented along with all other accepted submissions at iConference 2026 taking place hybrid: online with the Virtual Academic Program (23-26 March 2026) and on-site with Academic Program in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK (29 March - 02 April 2026). The Award winners will be announced at the virtual iConference Keynote and celebrated at the Opening Keynote on-site in Edinburgh. Best Full Research Paper Award Finalists (1.000 USD) (ID 157) Voices from the River: Exploring Digitally Inclusive Tools with Marginalised Fishing Communities in Bangladesh by Md Khalid Hossain, Gillian Christina Oliver, Misita Anwar, Tanjila Kanij, and Manika Saha (ID 307) Immersive quality control for 3D data curation by Matt Cook, Hannah Hok Kim, Helen He and Zack Lischer-Katz (ID 326) Digital Citizenship and Student-Teacher Readiness: Insights from Malaysia by Rini Azrina Zabri (ID 384) Revising the research data lifecycle: evidence from oceanography by Yubing Tian, Thomas Struett, Amelia Acker, Megan Finn (ID 459) Defining the ‘Good’ in Educational TikTok Videos: Authenticity, Literacies, and Digital Enlightenment by Joe Sánchez, Kayla Booth, Isabel Karolczak Best Short Research Paper Award Finalists (500 USD) (ID 118) Engineering Oral Stories: A Conceptual Model of Traditions as Water by Andrew Wiebe (ID 229) Her cycle, its logic: information practices and gendered governance in MCT apps by Yanli Zhou, Yunjie Tang (ID 302) From Human to AI: University Students’ Trust in Generative AI as Reference Librarians by Di Wang, Xizhou Deng, Xinyu Lu, Jianting Guo (ID 355) Illuminating Connections and Contexts: Building an Ontology for Chinese Ration Coupon Archival Resources based on RiC-O by Linqing Ma, Ruohua Han, Xiaoyan Yang, Yina Wu, Jiaqi Shi (ID 454) Artificial Intelligence in Libraries: A Systematic Review of Upskilling, Challenges, and Future Research Directions by Erezi Ogbo-Gebhardt, Agnes G. Pearcy, Joseph B. Wiggins, Yerika Jimenez Best Poster Award Finalists (300 USD) (ID 197) Preserving the Legacy of a Space Training Facility through Digital Storytelling by Junshan Liu, Danielle Willkens, Jeff Kim, Scott Kramer (ID 351) Annotated Portfolios as a Tool for Education and Research through Design in LIS by Ladislava Zbiejczuk Suchá, Roman Sellner Novotný (ID 465) Centering the Care of Refugees and their Service Workers through Archival Community Informatics by Merrion Frederick (ID 486) Privacy Concerns and ChatGPT: Exploring Online Discourse through the Lens of Information Practice on Reddit by S M Mehedi Zaman, Saubhagya Joshi, Yiyi Wu (ID 546) Sharenthood: A Qualitative Study of Children's Online Privacy Parental Disclosure Behavior by Ping Wang, Hang Su Best Chinese Research Paper Award Finalists (1.000USD) (ID 125) 中国图书馆学话语体系的百年建构及其时代路径 (The Centennial Construction and Era Path of China’s Library Science Discourse System) by Qinggong Shi, Wei Feng, Ximing Xiao (ID 618) 我国省域数字鸿沟的多维致因与供给侧治理路径——基于TOE框架的组态分析 by Chunyan Liu, Shi Yin, Tong Zhou, Haiqun Ma (ID 657) Research on the Formation Mechanism and Prevention Path of "BrainRot" Phenomenon of Social Media Users in the Digital Age by Wenming Xing, Ziyan Chen, Jili Chen (ID 772) Research on Chinese-English Entity Recognition for Ancient Texts Based on Fusing LLM Multi-Task Learning and GraphRAG by Xiyu Wang, Wei Zhang, Wenhua Zhao, Si Shen, Dongbo Wang (ID 817) 智慧医疗场景中老年人健康信息的隐私风险识别及应对研究/Identifying and Mitigating Privacy Risks to Older Adults’ Health Information in Smart Healthcare Settings by ​Shanman Li, Leye Yao, Xin Jiang

The University of Texas at Austin: School of Information Application Deadline: Reviews will begin on March 23, 2026 and continue until the positions are filled The School of Information ( iSchool ) at the University of Texas at Austin invites applications for full-time professional track positions (Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction and Assistant/Associate Professor of Practice). We seek candidates qualified to teach a range of courses in the iSchool’s new undergraduate degree programs, the B.S.I. and B.A. in Informatics as well as the Master of Science in Information Studies (MSIS) program. Qualified candidates will also be considered for joint appointments in the University of Texas Libraries and other appropriate units. We particularly encourage applications from candidates with professional experience in one or more of the following areas:  Libraries and Librarianship  (e.g., information literacy, library research and strategy, library instruction, library assessment, user experience research in libraries, management and leadership in information organizations, digital libraries, information organization and access, design and management of information services, collection development and management, school libraries, academic libraries, public libraries, youth services, open-source software development and management) Archives  (e.g., archives, critical data studies, digital humanities, digital collections, (digital) preservation, (digital) curation, museum studies, metadata, cultural studies of information technology, history of information, community archiving) Health Informatics  (e.g., public health informatics, consumer health informatics, human-computer interaction in health and medicine, human-centered data science in health and medicine, health information for underserved populations, eHealth, mobile health, electronic health records, data management, self-tracking, biomedical informatics, AI for health)  The University of Texas School of Information has active and growing teaching and research programs in each of these areas. Professional track faculty at the iSchool are valued intellectual partners in their area of concentration, adding their valuable expertise to our undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and are represented in faculty governance. Qualifications Candidates for the Instruction or Practice tracks should hold a graduate degree in a relevant field, broadly defined. Applicants for the Practice track should have at least three years of professional experience in a field relevant to the subject(s) in which they teach. Applicants for the Instruction track should hold a doctoral degree and/or have a record of successful teaching experience in higher education.  Applicants for the Practice track should have strong professional practice and networks, with plans to maintain and develop these while incorporating student mentoring. We specifically invite applications from people actively contributing and leading open-source software projects in these areas.

iSchools honors extraordinatry and outstanding work from our community at the annual iConference. Back to iConference Awards The iConference Awards recognize the most exceptional research papers and posters presented at the iConference each year. They are judged by the respective track chairs. Navigation Best Full Paper Best Short Paper Best Poster Best Chinese Paper Best Full Research Paper Award Winner and Finalists Click on the arrows to see all finalists in order of IDs. (157) Voices from the River: Exploring Digitally Inclusive Tools with Marginalised Fishing Communities in Bangladesh. Md Khalid Hossain, Gillian Christina Oliver, Misita Anwar, Tanjila Kanij, and Manika Saha Monash University/ Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Introduction. This study investigates how small-scale fishing communities in Bangladesh, often excluded from digital initiatives, articulate their priorities for inclusive tools. Using digital inclusion and intersectionality frameworks, it examines how gender, age, and livelihood contexts shape digital aspirations. Method. Sixteen participatory ideation workshops were conducted in two districts with 128 participants stratified by age and gender (elderly men, elderly women, young men, young women). Sessions involved community mapping, problem identification, persona-building, and co-design of digital futures. Data were transcribed, translated, and thematically analysed, guided by Jia et al.’s five-dimensional digital inclusion model. Analysis. Thematic coding and intersectional comparison revealed both shared priorities and subgroup-specific visions. Findings were aligned with digital inclusion and participatory design literature to identify theoretical and practical implications. Results. Across all groups, participants emphasised accessible tools for livelihoods, regulation, and service access. Gendered differences emerged, with men prioritising occupational and market-based tools, and women focusing on caregiving, health, and small-scale entrepreneurship. Generational divides also shaped digital imaginaries, with older participants seeking stability and safety, while youth highlighted skills, autonomy, and transformation. Conclusion. Digital inclusion is a situated, intersectional process requiring participatory, context-sensitive approaches. The study underscores the need to recognise intra-community diversity when designing equitable digital futures. Best Full Research Paper Award Winner and Finalists Click on the arrows to see all finalists in order of IDs. (157) Voices from the River: Exploring Digitally Inclusive Tools with Marginalised Fishing Communities in Bangladesh. Md Khalid Hossain, Gillian Christina Oliver, Misita Anwar, Tanjila Kanij, and Manika Saha Monash University/ Swinburne University of Technology, Australia Introduction. This study investigates how small-scale fishing communities in Bangladesh, often excluded from digital initiatives, articulate their priorities for inclusive tools. Using digital inclusion and intersectionality frameworks, it examines how gender, age, and livelihood contexts shape digital aspirations. Method. Sixteen participatory ideation workshops were conducted in two districts with 128 participants stratified by age and gender (elderly men, elderly women, young men, young women). Sessions involved community mapping, problem identification, persona-building, and co-design of digital futures. Data were transcribed, translated, and thematically analysed, guided by Jia et al.’s five-dimensional digital inclusion model. Analysis. Thematic coding and intersectional comparison revealed both shared priorities and subgroup-specific visions. Findings were aligned with digital inclusion and participatory design literature to identify theoretical and practical implications. Results. Across all groups, participants emphasised accessible tools for livelihoods, regulation, and service access. Gendered differences emerged, with men prioritising occupational and market-based tools, and women focusing on caregiving, health, and small-scale entrepreneurship. Generational divides also shaped digital imaginaries, with older participants seeking stability and safety, while youth highlighted skills, autonomy, and transformation. Conclusion. Digital inclusion is a situated, intersectional process requiring participatory, context-sensitive approaches. The study underscores the need to recognise intra-community diversity when designing equitable digital futures. Award for Best Short Research Paper Winner and Finalists Click on the arrows to see all finalists in order of IDs. (118) Engineering Oral Stories: A Conceptual Model of Traditions as Water Andrew Wiebe University of Toronto, Canada Introduction. Oral narratives often change form and ownership as they transition from speech to text, yet cataloguing practices rarely capture this fluidity. This study examines how description can mirror the layered nature of stories, rather than freezing them at the moment of initial recording. Method. A comparative case design is used. First, recensions of the Táin Bó Cúailnge are examined through de Laet and Mol’s (2000) “fluid‑technology” lens to model how narrative parts are exchanged like pump components. Second, Mapping Assiniboia Residential School Survivor Stories: Did You See Us? is presented to demonstrate an Indigenous perspective in contemporary North America. Analysis. The analysis of these two case studies is a literary review that provides a theoretical framing of scholarly responses to FRBR, addressing and situating how different oral traditions align in a central ambiguity. Results . In both cases, a recurring chain appeared: community blueprint, local knowledge carriers, and distribution principles.  Conventional catalogues only document the carrier, leaving the blueprint and flow unseen. A three-tier FRBR-Lite model captures all layers without the data overhead that hinders full FRBR adoption. Conclusions. Treating description as hydraulic stewardship—tracking blueprint, pump, and flow—aligns metadata with long-standing narrative fluidity and honours Indigenous sovereignty by incorporating community protocols at the carrier level. Award for Best Poster Winner and Finalists Click on the arrows to see all finalists in order of IDs. (197) Preserving the Legacy of a Space Training Facility through Digital Storytelling Junshan Liu, Danielle Willkens, Jeff Kim, Scott Kramer Auburn University / Georgia Institute of Technology, United States of America Introduction. The Neutral Buoyancy Simulator (NBS) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Huntsville, Alabama, built in 1968, was a landmark facility for astronaut training during the Apollo, Skylab, and Shuttle programs. Demolished in 2025, the NBS is an exceptional case of endangered space heritage. This project explores how digital documentation and exhibition planning can preserve and interpret such sites at the intersection of technological innovation, Cold War history, and community memory. Method. The project plans to integrate archival research, oral histories, and advanced digital documentation (e.g., LiDAR, photogrammetry, and 360° photography). By early 2026, the project team has completed field documentation of the NBS. These datasets provide a foundation for planning an interpretive exhibition that integrates archival materials and oral histories into both a physical on-site exhibition at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and a globally accessible digital platform. Analysis. At this planning stage, analysis focuses on developing interpretive themes, including space heritage, technological training, community identity, and preservation of at-risk sites, and testing strategies for combining digital assets with archival and narrative sources. Results. Preliminary outcomes include a comprehensive digital record of the NBS and prototype concepts for interactive exhibition design. Presenting these results at iConference provides an opportunity to receive feedback from colleagues in information science, digital heritage, and cultural informatics, which will help refine the project’s next stages. Conclusions. This poster introduces the project in its early stage, highlighting the urgency of preserving vanished space heritage and demonstrating workflows that can be adapted for other industrial or engineering heritage sites at risk or inaccessible to the public. By using iConference as a venue for dialogue, the project aims to strengthen its interpretive strategies through peer engagement. Award for Best Chinese Research Paper Winner and Finalists Click on the arrows to see all finalists in order of IDs. (125) 中国图书馆学话语体系的百年建构及其时代路径 (The Centennial Construction and Era Path of China’s Library Science Discourse System) Qinggong Shi, Wei Feng, Ximing Xiao Wuhan University, China / Nanyang Technological University, Singapore 中国特色图书馆学学科体系、学术体系、话语体系构建是中国特色哲学社会科学体系建设的重要任务之一。中国特色图书馆学话语创新经历了民国时期、新中国成立后的前30年和改革开放至今三个时期,不同历史时期的话语创新都取得了一定的成果。目前，中国特色图书馆学话语体系构建仍然面临着严峻的内部和外部挑战。理论性话语、制度性话语、价值性话语和实践性话语是中国特色图书馆学话语体系的主要内容构成。中国特色图书馆学话语体系构建的目标是，在表达内容上凸显“中国特色”，在表达形式上形成“中国风格”，在表达效果上彰显“中国气派”，在表达视野上体现“天下情怀”。中国式现代化背景下，构建中国特色图书馆学话语体系，要不断强化中国特色图书馆学话语体系的理论基础，创新中国特色图书馆学话语体系的表达形式，建全中国特色图书馆学话语体系的传播格局，提升中国特色图书馆学话语体系的实践效能，夯实中国特色图书馆学话语体系的外部保障。图1。参考文献45。 The construction of the discipline system, academic system, and discourse system of library science with Chinese characteristics is a crucial task in building a philosophical and social science framework unique to China. The innovation of this discourse has evolved through three distinct periods: the Republican era, the first thirty years following the establishment of the People's Republic of China, and the ongoing reform and opening-up period. Each historical phase has yielded significant achievements in discourse innovation. Currently, the construction of the discourse system of library science with Chinese characteristics faces serious internal and external challenges. The primary components of this discourse system include theoretical discourse, institutional discourse, value-based discourse, and practical discourse. The objective is to emphasize "Chinese characteristics" in content, establish a "Chinese style" in form, showcase "Chinese grandeur" in impact, and reflect a "global perspective" in outlook. In the context of Chinese modernization, it is essential to continuously strengthen the theoretical foundation of this discourse system, innovate its forms of expression, enhance its communication framework, improve its practical effectiveness, and solidify its external support. 1 fig. 45 refs. Important Links Conference Home Submission Tracks Past Proceedings SCOOCS Submission System Travel Information & Hotels Letters of Invitation

The iConference program is available. Back to iConference Program Navigation Virtual Program On-Site Program Virtual Academic Program Access Conference Platform (TBA) Download Searchable PDF Version 9 März 2026 Please note: Clicking on a the colored session stripe will direct you to SCOOCS (virtual conference platform) website. Full access will be available in March once your account is activated. On-Site Program in Edinburgh, United Kingdom Print On-site Program Important Links Conference Home Submission Tracks Past Proceedings SCOOCS Submission System Travel Information & Hotels Letters of Invitation

The iSchools Inc. represents an international organisation of over 130 universities. A common interest in all aspects of research and teaching about information unites them. The scope is deliberately broad and methodologically agnostic, with a strong reliance on the social and behavioural sciences, as well as computing, artificial intelligence, and linguistics. The Future of Information The iSchools represent an international organisation of around 130 universities. A common interest in all aspects of research and teaching about information unites them. The scope is deliberately broad and methodologically agnostic, with a strong reliance on the social and behavioural sciences, as well as computing, and linguistics. iSchools topics include artificial intelligence, data science, human-computer interaction, information organisation and access, bibliometrics, and information integrity. Information scientists share a common perspective on the importance of how intelligent creatures and machines understand the universe. Learn More News & Updates Assistant Professor (Tenure-track) in Digital Humanities Jobs Assistant/Associate Professor of Instruction or Practice Jobs Faculty Position Opening: Graduate Institute of Library, Information and Archival Studies, NCCU Jobs 1 2 3 4 5 iConference The iConference series is presented by the iSchools, a worldwide association of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field, and preparing students to meet the information challenges of the 21st Century. Affiliation with the iSchools is not required—all information scholars, researchers and practitioners are welcome at the iConference. Become a Member iSchools Regions The iSchools Organization is a global consortium, with over 130 schools distributed on every inhabitable continent. iSchool leadership from each region meets regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities globally as well as topics common to their area. Regional approaches to education, research and other matters are described in the regional subpages. Read More By the Numbers 1988 Since 136 iSchools Worldwide 20 iConferences 24 Grants funded 10 Global Communities iSchools Communities The iSchools Organization maintains community groups chaired by our members. These groups frequently organize meetings, events, and get-togethers. Everybody is welcome to join the community groups of their interests. Doctoral Students Read More iSchools Research Grants The iSchools organization maintains a research fund for the benefit of its members. Members of the iSchools may apply for these funds. The grant application submission date is July of each year. Read More Any Questions? Contact Us First Name Last Name Email Write a message Submit Thanks for submitting!