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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.

Interested iSchools presenters can book their presentation slot for free for the iSchools Got Talent Keynote Series here. The iSchools Got Talent Series takes place on 19 February 2026, 23 April 2026, 18 June 2026, 17 September 2026 and 20 November 2026.

Dr. William Klein, a senior leader at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a distinguished and innovative leader in academia, has been named the new Dean of the School of Communication and Information (SC&I), a role he will assume July 1, 2026. [...] In his new role as Dean for SC&I, Dr. Klein will be responsible for defining the school’s strategic vision, fostering a collaborative culture, and recruiting and retaining world-class faculty. Drawing on his experience as a first-generation college student, Dr. Klein is committed to supporting students by providing robust training and mentoring opportunities. By building on SC&I’s multidisciplinary foundation, Dr. Klein will promote innovative scholarship and an inclusive learning environment, in line with the goals and objectives of the Rutgers–New Brunswick Academic Master Plan.

iConference 2026, the 21st iConference in the annual series, concluded successfully on 02 April 2026. Hosted by the Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK the virtual program took place 23-26 March 2026 and the on-site program in Edinburgh took place 29 March-02 April 2026. This year's iConference attracted more than 500 participants worldwide. About one-third of the participants attended only virtually, while about two-thirds also attended the in-person portion of the event in Edinburgh, UK. Out of over 671 submissions in total, 25% of all submitted Full Research Papers, 42% of all submitted Short Research Papers, 64% of all submitted Research Posters, 31% of all submitted Chinese Research Papers, 50% of all submitted Spanish/Portuguese Research Papers and 72% of all submitted Workshop and Panel proposals were accepted, concluding in 75 virtual academic sessions and 87 onsite academic sessions. The organizers would like to congratulate the iConference 2026 Award winners, who have been announced at the iConference 2026 Opening Keynote, 23 March 2026: Best Full Research Paper Award (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, Manika Saha Best Short Research Paper Award (500 USD) (ID 118) Engineering Oral Stories: A Conceptual Model of Traditions as Water by Andrew Wiebe Best Chinese Research Paper Award (1.000 USD) (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 Best Poster Award (300 USD) (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 Authors from 40 countries submitted their work. More than 540 reviewers from 41 countries evaluated these submission. Track Chairs of 13 nationalities in all iSchools regions were involved on the program consisting of paper and poster presentations, workshops, student symposia, doctoral and early career colloquia. The iConference organizers and the iSchools organization would like to thank all track chairs, reviewers, moderators, presenters and volunteers for their invaluable contribution to the great success of iConference 2026. According to the regional rotation, next year's iConference will take place in the Asia-Pacific region. We are proud to announce that iConference 2027 will be jointly hosted by Victoria University of Wellington  and Monash University . The virtual program will take place 22-25 March 2027 and the on-site part of the conference will take place at the Victoria University of Wellingto n's  campus in Wellington, New Zealand from 5-9 April 2027. The call for papers will be announced soon. (Follow #iconf27 on Social Media for updates.)

University at Albany Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled or closed Anticipated start date:  1 September, 2026 The University at Albany is accepting applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Business and Data Services Librarian at the rank of Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian, commensurate with experience. This position will serve as the subject librarian for the Massry School of Business and Economics Department, providing research support, instruction, and collection development services. The successful candidate will also play a key role in providing data services and enhancing data literacy and management. The librarian in this role will support faculty and students, ensuring access to relevant resources and research support. As a member of the Reference and Research Services Department, the librarian contributes to departmental services and projects. Primary Responsibilities: Research Service and Consultation:  Provide research assistance and consultation on business and economics research, data discovery, management, and visualization. Provide general reference and research assistance services virtually and in person. Instruction:  Design and deliver instruction on business research strategies, data literacy, and data discovery and access tools. Create and maintain relevant subjects and research guides. Collection Development:  Contribute to collection development, assessment, and deselection, ensuring that library resources align with the teaching and research needs of students and faculty. Outreach and Engagement:  Take a proactive approach to building relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Participate in or develop outreach and programming initiatives to promote library resources and services. Reference and Research Services Team Member:  Contribute to and develop projects relevant to the goals and mission of the department and the library. Data Management: Expand Libraries-based Research Data Management program, providing data management plan consultations and support for data curation and sharing. Professional Engagement:  Demonstrate sustained efforts of contributions to the library, university, and professional community through scholarship and service. Participate in relevant professional development activities to stay current. Other reasonable duties as assigned.  Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program. Minimum of one year of experience providing reference services or research consultations in an academic library. Experience providing library instruction or teaching in an academic library. Experience or formal coursework related to collection development activities such as selection and deselection of library resources, collection assessment, and user information needs assessment. Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in an academic environment. Appointment as Senior Assistant Librarian requires a record of professional experience, librarianship, and service that meets the criteria for an appointment at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian. Appointment as Associate Librarian requires a record of professional experience, librarianship, service, and scholarly activity appropriate for the rank of Associate Librarian.

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 Business and Data Services Librarian - University Libraries Jobs News from Rutgers News Lecturer - Information Science & Technology 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 133 iSchools Worldwide 21 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!

“iSchools Got Talent” is a vibrant showcase series that highlights bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and forward-looking work from across the iSchools community. Back to European/African Region iSchools Got Talent! Be Inspired. Be Energised. Be Part of “iSchools Got Talent” – A new showcase series Discover a burst of creativity in thirty-minute presentations. “iSchools Got Talent” is a vibrant showcase series that highlights bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and forward-looking work from across the iSchools community. We invite emerging scholars (including postgraduate students and postdoctoral students), along with contributions from eminent scholars, to take the spotlight in sharing innovative and exploratory directions. Each session will feature short, engaging presentations on creative research, experimental teaching, or emerging topics or tools in information, technology, and society. Open to all iSchool members and invited guests, this series is designed to energise your thinking, spark new connections, and celebrate the passion that drives our field. It serves as a reminder that we move forward when we learn from one another and that every voice contributes to the collective brilliance of our field. Come be part of a community that inspires, uplifts, and grows together, and discover the talent that is shaping the future. Contact Anika Meyer University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa Contact Upcoming Events The iSchools Got Talent Series takes place every second month. Multiple Dates iSchools Got Talent 2026 Thu, Apr 23 More info Learn more Multiple Dates iSchools Got Talent 2026 Thu, Jun 18 More info Learn more Multiple Dates iSchools Got Talent 2026 Thu, Sep 17 More info Learn more Multiple Dates iSchools Got Talent 2026 Thu, Nov 19 More info Learn more Presentation at the iSchools Got Talent Series Are you an iSchools member school faculty or student and would you like to present at the iSchools Got Talent Series? Please fill out the form below and we will find a slot for you! Last Name* First Name E-Mail-Address* Country* University* Department* Proposed Presentation Topic I would like to present at one of the following dates 23 April 18 June 17 September 19 November In case you have questions or annotations, please feel free to add them here. Submit

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