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The iConference is an annual gathering of a broad spectrum of scholars and researchers from around the world who share a common concern about critical information issues in contemporary society. The iConference pushes the boundaries of information studies, explores core concepts and ideas, and creates new technological and conceptual configurations—all situated in interdisciplinary discourses. Edit About Topics iConference Menu CFP Timeline Submission System Virtual Platform iConference 2026 Information Literacies, Authenticity and Use: The Move Towards a Digitally Enlightened Society Virtual Academic Program: 23 - 26 March 2026 Onsite Academic Program in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK: 29 March - 02 April 2026 Hosted by Edinburgh Napier University iConference 2026 begins in: Our Keynote Speakers Ina Fourie Department of Information Science, University of Pretoria, South Africa Murray Pittock School of Critical Studies, University of Glasgow, United Kingdom Heidi Julien Graduate School of Education, State University of New York at Buffalo, United States Tom Mackey Department of Arts and Media in the College of Arts and Sciences Empire State University, United States Carlos Alberto Ávila Araújo Escola de Ciência da Informação da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais, Brazil Claudia Noemi Gonzalez Brambila Department of Business Administration, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México 2026 Keynote Speakers The 2026 iConference invites scholars, practitioners, creators, and community voices to contribute to critical conversations around information literacies, authenticity, and the use of digital technologies in shaping a more enlightened and inclusive digital society. Rooted in a re-examination of the Scottish Enlightenment—a movement that championed reason, education, inquiry, and civic progress—the 2026 theme challenges us to critically reflect on both the promise and limitations of these ideals. The Enlightenment catalysed revolutionary thinking about human potential and the organisation of knowledge, laying foundations for public libraries, encyclopaedias, scientific method, and democratic discourse. Yet, it also advanced progress through Eurocentric and exclusionary frameworks, marginalising voices through colonial, gendered, and class-based structures. This conference asks: how can we carry forward the Enlightenment’s commitment to learning and justice, while also confronting and redressing its embedded inequalities? How can information systems today promote not just efficiency and access, but authenticity, trust, equity, and inclusion? As digital infrastructures increasingly shape how we learn, communicate, govern, and remember, the iConference offers a space to explore what it means to be digitally literate and ethically informed. We welcome proposals that interrogate the ethical, social, political, and cultural dimensions of information—from AI and misinformation to decolonisation, community archives, open data, and digital storytelling. Submit your full and short papers, as well as panel, workshop, and symposia proposals, to contribute to this vital conversation. We also welcome work addressing broader issues relating to information, technology, and people, even beyond this year’s theme. Together, let us shape the discourse around digital authenticity and access—building a future where technology and information serve the goals of collective flourishing, justice, and an inclusive, digitally enlightened society. Key themes include: Digital literacy, digital fluency, and equitable access to information Authenticity and trust in the age of mis/disinformation and AI Decolonisation of knowledge and the ethics of information use Digital inclusion, accessibility, and universal design Cultural heritage, memory, and storytelling in digital contexts Community informatics, marginalised voices, and participatory design Open science, ethical metadata, and sustainable informatics AI and machine learning in libraries, archives, and education Information governance, digital rights, and platform accountability Digital and social media proxies, algorithms, and attention economies Playable archives, immersive experiences, and digital humanities Environmental sustainability and responsible innovation Indigenous knowledge, migration, and global perspectives on literacy Human understanding, robotics, and the future of digital education Copyright, intellectual property, and information use in the age of AI iConference 2026 topics may include but are not limited to: AI and Machine Learning Behavioral Research Archives and Information Sustainability Community Informatics Cultural Heritage, Archives & Museum Digital Humanities Digital Information Economy Disinformation & Misinformation Health Informatics Human-AI Collaboration Information & Digital Literacies Information Governance & Ethics Information Science & Data Science Information Retrieval Information Science Education Intellectual Property Bibliometrics & Metadata Libraries & Users Knowledge Management Scholarly Communication Open Access & Open Science Social Media & Digital Networks Call for Submissions Download CFP Timeline iConference iConference 2026 Sponsors iConference Proceedings 2026 will be published Open Access in Information Research

iConference papers push the boundaries of information scholarship, explore core concepts and ideas, and help identify new technological and conceptual configurations. Back to Tracks Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers This special track is an excellent opportunity for scientists, scholars and professionals throughout the Iberosphere to present their latest research results, and to exchange views or experience in the information field: Library and Information Science, Data Science and related areas. We understand the Iberosphere in the broadest sense: countries where Portuguese or Spanish are official languages, irrespective of the continent. Also, participants from all over the world, knowledgeable in Portuguese or Spanish language, are welcome to submit. Submissions to this track may be either in Spanish or in Portuguese language. Also, an English version of the title and abstract of the paper is required. Navigation Spanish Portuguese English Chairs Publication Accepted papers will be published in Information Research (IR), an established international peer-reviewed open access journal indexed in Scopus , Web of Science Core Collection , and DBLP . Español Esta sección especial es una excelente oportunidad para que científicos, académicos y profesionales de toda la Iberosfera presenten sus últimos resultados de investigación e intercambien opiniones y experiencias en el campo de la información: Biblioteconomía y Documentación, Ciencia de Datos y áreas afines. Entendemos la Iberosfera en el sentido más amplio: países donde el portugués o el español son lenguas oficiales, independientemente del continente. Asimismo, se invita a participantes de todo el mundo con conocimientos de portugués o español a participar. Las presentaciones para esta sección pueden presentarse en español o portugués. Además, se requiere una versión en inglés del título y el resumen del artículo. Short Reseach Papers (Comunicaciones breves) El objetivo de los Short Research Papers en este track es presentar temas innovadores y transversales en forma de presentación breve. Los trabajos de investigación breves pueden incluir, entre otros, revisiones críticas de la literatura sobre un tema emergente, la construcción de una teoría que está en las primeras etapas de desarrollo, o nuevos análisis o métodos aplicados a los datos existentes. Los artículos breves son contribuciones más centradas y sucintas al programa de investigación, y es probable que su alcance sea menor que el de los artículos de investigación completos. Por ejemplo, los artículos breves sobre el diseño de aplicaciones pueden no cubrir todo el ciclo de diseño (observación, diseño, implementación, evaluación, etc.), sino que pueden profundizar en ciertas áreas específicas. Full Research Papers (Comunicaciones completas) Los artículos de investigación completos deben presentar resultados nuevos y originales de investigaciones empíricas y experimentos, o de desarrollo de teorías y modelos. Los trabajos completos deben abrir nuevos caminos y proporcionar un apoyo sustancial a sus resultados y conclusiones. También se fomentan los trabajos que presenten un nuevo diseño de sistemas o implicaciones para el diseño. Proceso de Revisión Todos los trabajos de investigación enviados a la iConferencia se someten a un riguroso proceso de revisión doble ciego. Cada trabajo es revisado por al menos dos revisores de forma independiente. La selección de los trabajos es realizada cuidadosamente por los tres coordinadores de cada área temática, basándose en las evaluaciones de los revisores. La confidencialidad de los trabajos enviados se mantiene durante todo el proceso de revisión. Los trabajos se evalúan en función de su innovación, contribución y calidad de razonamiento y redacción. Los trabajos enviados deben ser trabajos originales e inéditos. Publicación Los artículos en español/portugués aceptados se publicarán en open acces en Information Research . Pautas Condiciones : Al menos un autor de cada trabajo aceptado debe registrarse obligatoriamente durante el periodo de inscripción anticipada para presentarlo en la iConference 2026. Los organizadores se reservan el derecho de suspender la publicación si no se cumplen estas condiciones. Todos los trabajos deben cumplir con las directrices completas. Los trabajos que no se ajusten a la extensión definida estarán sujetos a rechazo por parte de la mesa de redacción. Los trabajos presentados pueden ser trabajos de investigación breves en español-portugués o trabajos de investigación completos en español-portugués. Todos los trabajos deben ser originales, inéditos. Longitud Para trabajos de investigación breves en español-portugués: hasta 3000 palabras (sin pies de foto ni referencias) Para trabajos de investigación completos en español-portugués: hasta 6000 palabras (sin pies de foto ni referencias) Idioma de la presentación : español o portugués Idioma del trabajo de investigación : español o portugués Information Research Journal: Author Guidelines Plantilla Please use one of the provided Templates : (DocX) Information Research Journal Template (Latex) Information Research Journal Template Fuente : Lora - Download https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/lora https://www.fontshare.com/fonts/lora Palabras clave : Al subir al sistema de envío, seleccione al menos tres palabras clave. Estas palabras clave no necesitan aparecer en el documento de envío en sí. Primer envío : Los primeros envíos pueden subirse a la plataforma de envíos de ConfTool . La fecha límite para los primeros envíos es el 20 de octubre de 2025 . Formato : PDF Palabras clave : Al subir al sistema de envío, seleccione al menos tres palabras clave. Estas palabras clave no necesitan aparecer en el documento de envío en sí. Indique después del título si su artículo es un trabajo de investigación corto o completo en español-portugués. Versión en inglés : Título y resumen Anonimización : Los elementos que identifiquen al autor deben excluirse de los primeros envíos para facilitar la revisión doble ciego. Se recomienda a los autores citar su propio trabajo en tercera persona; por ejemplo, evite usar "Como se describe en nuestro trabajo anterior [10], ..." y utilice en su lugar "Como se describe en [10], ...". Nombre del archivo : Utilice el título de su artículo, ya sea total o parcialmente, como nombre de archivo. Envío final : Los autores de los trabajos aceptados presentarán una versión final con la información que los identifiqe. Las versiones finales de los trabajos aceptados deben subirse a ConfTool antes del 8 de enero de 2026 . Formato : doc, docx o LaTex (use the template above) Palabras clave : Al subir al sistema de envío, seleccione al menos tres palabras clave. Estas palabras clave no necesitan aparecer en el documento de envío en sí. Versión en inglés : Título y Resumen Los autores son responsables de la exactitud de todo el contenido sustancial, incluyendo los datos numéricos y bibliográficos. Los manuscritos no serán editados por los organizadores de iConference. La aceptación de un trabajo está condicionada a la realización de los cambios identificados durante la revisión. Al realizar estos cambios, los autores deben respetar el límite de palabras para garantizar la imparcialidad. De ser necesario, sugerimos que un editor profesional les ayude a identificar palabras e ideas redundantes. Los autores de los trabajos también proporcionarán detalles de estos cambios con su envío final. Estos detalles se introducirán en ConfTool mediante el campo "Remarks on This Contribution". Presentación Todos los trabajos aceptados se presentarán obligatoriamente de forma virtual durante la iConference 2026 en la plataforma SCOOCS, con una duración de 20 minutos y 10 minutos de preguntas y respuestas. Las instrucciones de presentación se encuentran aquí . Los ponentes pueden solicitar opcionalmente presentar su trabajo presencialmente, además de la presentación virtual. Si el autor ha solicitado una presentación presencial adicional en Edimburgo, al menos uno de los autores de la propuesta aceptada deberá inscribirse para la presentación presencial de la iConference 2026 durante el periodo de inscripción anticipada para presentar su trabajo en Edimburgo, Escocia, Reino Unido. Los organizadores se reservan el derecho de no conceder la presentación si no se cumplen estas condiciones. Presentaciones pregrabadas (opcional) : Los ponentes pueden entregar una grabación de su presentación, además de su presentación en directo obligatoria durante la iConferencia virtual. Esta grabación estará disponible en la mediateca de la plataforma de la conferencia virtual para todos los participantes las 24 horas del día, los 7 días de la semana, después de la presentación en directo. Las presentaciones pregrabadas deben entregarse antes del 9 de febrero de 2026 , siguiendo las directrices. Entregue su presentación pregrabada aquí: Presenting On-site Sumit Pre-Recording Calendario Fecha límite de presentación: 20 de octubre de 2025 Fecha de notificación: 16 de Diciembre de 2025 Fecha de entrega de las versiones finales listas para esta sesión: 15 de enero de 2026 Fecha límite de entrega de presentaciones en video: 09 de feb. de 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Português Esta seção especial é uma excelente oportunidade para cientistas, acadêmicos e profissionais de toda a Iberosfera apresentarem seus resultados de pesquisa mais recentes e trocarem opiniões ou experiências na área da informação: Biblioteconomia e Ciência da Informação, Ciência de Dados e áreas afins. Entendemos a Iberosfera em seu sentido mais amplo: países onde o português ou o espanhol são línguas oficiais, independentemente do continente. Além disso, participantes de todo o mundo, com conhecimento da língua portuguesa ou espanhola, são bem-vindos. As submissões para esta seção podem ser em espanhol ou português. Além disso, é necessária uma versão em inglês do título e resumo do artigo. Trabalhos de Pesquisas Iniciais O objetivo dos Short Research Papers nesta seção especial é apresentar temas novos, provocativos e transversais. Trabalhos oriundos de pesquisas iniciais podem incluir, mas não estão limitados a, revisões críticas da literatura de um tópico emergente, construção de teoria em estágios iniciais de desenvolvimento ou novas análises/métodos aplicados a dados existentes. Os Short Research Papers são contribuições mais focadas e sucintas e provavelmente possuem um escopo de contribuição menor do que os trabalhos oriundos de pesquisa finalizadas. Por exemplo, pesquisas sobre design de aplicativos podem não cobrir todo o ciclo de design iterativo (observação, design, implementação, avaliação etc.), mas podem se aprofundar em áreas específicas. Trabalhos de Pesquisas Finalizadas Os Full Research Papers devem apresentar resultados de pesquisas novos e originais de investigações e experimentos empíricos, ou de teoria e desenvolvimento de modelos. Os Full Research Papers devem abrir novos caminhos e proporcionar suporte substancial relacionados aos resultados e conclusões. Trabalhos que apresentem um novo design de sistema ou implicações para o design também são incentivados. Processo de Avaliação Todos os artigos de pesquisa submetidos à iConference passam por um rigoroso processo de avaliação duplo-cego. Cada artigo é avaliado por pelo menos dois revisores de forma independente. A seleção dos artigos é criteriosamente feita pelos três coordenadores de trilha, com base nas avaliações dos revisores. A confidencialidade dos artigos submetidos é mantida durante todo o processo de avaliação. Os artigos são avaliados com base em inovação, contribuição e qualidade do raciocínio e da escrita. Os artigos submetidos devem ser originais e não devem ter sido publicados em nenhuma outra publicação. Publicação Os artigos aceitos em espanhol/português serão publicados em open access em Information Research . Diretrizes Condições: Pelo menos um autor de cada submissão aceita deve se registrar obrigatoriamente durante o período de inscrição Early Bird para apresentar seu trabalho na iConference 2026. Os organizadores reservam-se o direito de suspender a publicação caso essas condições não sejam atendidas. Todos os artigos devem seguir as diretrizes completas. Submissões que não estiverem de acordo com os tamanhos definidos estão sujeitas à rejeição pela coordenação. Os artigos submetidos podem ser Artigos de Pesquisa Curtos em Espanhol-Português ou Artigos de Pesquisa Completos em Espanhol-Português. Todos os artigos devem ser trabalhos originais, não publicados em outra publicação. Tamanho Para Artigos de Pesquisa Curtos em Espanhol-Português - até 3.000 palavras (excluindo legendas e referências) Para Artigos de Pesquisa Completos em Espanhol-Português - até 6.000 palavras (excluindo legendas e referências) Idioma de Apresentação : Espanhol ou Português Idioma do Artigo de Pesquisa : Espanhol ou Português Information Research Journal: Author Guidelines Please use one of the provided Templates : (DocX) Information Research Journal Template (Latex) Information Research Journal Template Fonte: Lora - Download https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/lora https://www.fontshare.com/fonts/lora Palavras-chave: Ao fazer o upload para o sistema de submissão, selecione pelo menos três palavras-chave. Essas palavras-chave não precisam aparecer no próprio documento de submissão. Primeira Submissão: As primeiras submissões podem ser enviadas para o site de submissões ConfTool . O prazo para as primeiras submissões é 20 de outubro de 2025 . Formato: PDF Palavras-chave: Ao fazer o upload para o sistema de submissão, selecione pelo menos três palavras-chave. Essas palavras-chave não precisam aparecer no próprio documento de submissão. Indique após o título se o seu artigo é um Artigo de Pesquisa Espanhol-Português Curto ou Completo. Versão em inglês: Título e Resumo Anonimato: Os elementos de identificação do autor devem ser excluídos das primeiras submissões para facilitar a revisão duplo-cega. Os autores são incentivados a citar seus próprios trabalhos na terceira pessoa, por exemplo, evite "Conforme descrito em nosso trabalho anterior [10], ..." e, em vez disso, use "Conforme descrito por [10], ..." . Nomeação do arquivo: Por favor, use todo ou parte do título do seu artigo como nome do arquivo. Submissão Final : Os autores dos artigos aceitos submeterão uma versão final contendo informações de identificação do autor. As versões finais dos artigos aceitos devem ser enviadas para o ConfTool até 8 de janeiro de 2026 . Formato: doc, docx ou LaTex (use the template above) Palavras-chave: Ao fazer o upload para o sistema de submissão, selecione pelo menos três palavras-chave. Essas palavras-chave não precisam aparecer no próprio documento de submissão. Versão em inglês: Título e Resumo Os autores são responsáveis pela exatidão de todo o conteúdo substantivo, incluindo dados numéricos e bibliográficos. Os manuscritos não serão revisados pelos organizadores da iConference. A aceitação de uma submissão está condicionada à conclusão das alterações identificadas durante a revisão. Ao fazer essas alterações, os autores devem respeitar o limite de palavras, visando a imparcialidade. Se necessário, sugerimos que um editor profissional ajude a identificar palavras e pensamentos redundantes. Os autores dos artigos também fornecerão detalhes dessas alterações em sua submissão final. Esses detalhes serão inseridos no ConfTool usando o campo aberto intitulado "Remarks on This Contribution". Apresentação Todos os artigos aceitos serão obrigatoriamente apresentados virtualmente durante a iConference 2026 na plataforma SCOOCS, em uma apresentação de 20 minutos seguida de 10 minutos de perguntas e respostas; as instruções para a apresentação podem ser encontradas aqui . Os apresentadores podem, opcionalmente , solicitar a apresentação presencial de seus artigos, além da apresentação virtual. Caso o autor tenha solicitado um horário adicional para apresentação de artigos presencialmente em Edimburgo, pelo menos um autor da submissão aceita deverá se inscrever para a parte presencial da iConference 2026 durante o período de inscrição Early Bird para apresentar seu trabalho presencialmente em Edimburgo, Escócia, Reino Unido. Os organizadores reservam-se o direito de reter o horário da apresentação caso essas condições não sejam atendidas. Apresentações Pré-Gravadas (opcional) : Os apresentadores podem entregar uma pré-gravação de sua apresentação de artigo, além da apresentação presencial obrigatória durante a iConference virtual. Essa gravação estará disponível na biblioteca de mídia da plataforma da conferência virtual para todos os participantes 24 horas por dia, 7 dias por semana, após a apresentação presencial. As apresentações de artigo pré-gravadas devem ser entregues até 9 de fevereiro de 2026 , seguindo as diretrizes. Entregue sua apresentação pré-gravada aqui: Presenting On-site Sumit Pre-Recording Cronograma Prazo final para submissão: 20 de outubro de 2025 Data de notificação da decisão: 16 de dezembro de 2025 Entrega das versões finais prontas para gravação: 8 de janeiro de 2026 Entrega da pré-gravação: 9 de fevereiro de 2026 Todos os prazos estão em GMT-11 às 23h59. English This special track is an excellent opportunity for scientists, scholars and professionals throughout the Iberosphere to present their latest research results, and to exchange views or experience in the information field: Library and Information Science, Data Science and related areas. We understand the Iberosphere in the broadest sense: countries where Portuguese or Spanish are official languages, irrespective of the continent. Also, participants from all over the world, knowledgeable in Portuguese or Spanish language, are welcome to submit. Submissions to this track may be either in Spanish or in Portuguese language. Also, an English version of the title and abstract of the paper is required. Short Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers The goal of the Short Research Papers in this track is to present new, provocative, and cross-cutting themes in a short paper submission. Short research papers might include, but are not limited to, critical literature reviews of an emerging topic, theory building that is in the early stages of development, or new analysis / methods applied to existing data. Short papers are more focused and succinct contributions to the research program and are likely to have a smaller scope of contribution than Full Research Papers. For example, short papers on applications design may not cover the entire iterative design cycle (observation, design, implementation, evaluation, etc.) but may instead go into depth in specific areas. Full Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers Full Research Papers should present new and original research results from empirical investigations and experiments, or from theory and model development. Full Papers must break new ground and provide substantial support for its results and conclusions. Papers presenting a new system design or implications for design are also encouraged. Review Process All research papers submitted to the iConference undergo a rigorous double-blind review process. Each paper is reviewed by at least two reviewers independently. The selection of papers is carefully made by the three track chairs based on the reviewers' evaluations. The confidentiality of the submitted papers is maintained during the entire review process. The papers are evaluated based on innovation, contribution, and quality of reasoning and writing. Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been published elsewhere. Publication Accepted Spanish/Portuguese Papers will be published Open Access in Information Research . Guidelines Conditions: At least one author of each accepted submission must register during the Early Bird registration period to present their work at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withhold publication if these conditions are not met. All papers must adhere to the complete guidelines. Submissions that do not conform to the lengths defined are subject to desk rejection by the chairs. Papers submitted may be either Short Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers or Full Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers. All papers must be original work, not published elsewhere. Length For Short Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers - up to 3,000 words (excl. captions and references) For Full Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers - up to 6,000 words (excl. captions and references) Presentation Language : Spanish or Portuguese Research Paper language : Spanish or Portuguese Information Research Journal: Author Guidelines Please use one of the provided Templates : (DocX) Information Research Journal Template (Latex) Information Research Journal Template Font: Lora - Download https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/lora https://www.fontshare.com/fonts/lora Keywords: When uploading to the submission system, select at least three keywords. These keywords do not need to appear in the submission document itself. First Submission : First submissions can be uploaded to the ConfTool submission site. The deadline for the first submissions is 20 October 2025 . Format: PDF Keywords: When uploading to the submission system, select at least three keywords. These keywords do not need to appear in the submission document itself. Indicate after the title whether your paper is a Short or Full Spanish-Portuguese Research Paper. English version: Title and Keywords Anonymization: Author-identifying elements must be excluded from first submissions to facilitate double-blind review. Authors are encouraged to cite their own work in the third person, e.g., avoid “As described in our previous work [10], …” and instead use “As described by [10], …”. File Naming: Please use all or part of your paper title as the file name Final Submission : Authors of accepted papers will submit a final version containing author-identifying information. Final versions of accepted papers should be uploaded to ConfTool by 08 January 2026 . Format: doc, docx or LaTex (use the template above) Keywords: When uploading to the submission system, select at least three keywords. These keywords do not need to appear in the submission document itself. English version: Title and Abstract Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all substantive content, including numeric and bibliographic data. Manuscripts will not be copy edited by iConference organizers. Acceptance of a submission is conditional on the completion of changes that were identified during review. In making these changes, authors must adhere to the word limit in the interest of fairness. If necessary, we suggest having a professional editor help identify redundant words and thoughts. Papers authors will also provide details of these changes with their final submission. These details will be entered into ConfTool using the open field titled Remarks on This Contribution Section . Presentation All accepted papers must be presented virtually during iConference 2026 on the SCOOCS platform in a 20-minutes presentation followed by 10 minutes Q&A; presentation instructions can be found here . Presenters can optionally request to present their paper onsite in addition to the virtual presentation. If the author has requested an additional paper presentation slot on-site in Edinburgh, at least one author of the accepted submission has to register for the onsite part of the iConference 2026 during the Early Bird registration period to present their work onsite in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. The organizers reserve the right to withhold the presentation slot if these conditions are not met. Pre-Recorded Presentations (optional): Presenters can hand in a pre-record of their paper presentation additionally to their mandatory live presentation during the virtual iConference. This recording will be available in the media library of the virtual conference platform for all participants 24/7 after the live presentation. Pre-recorded paper presentations are due 09 February 2026 following the guidelines . Deliver your pre-recorded presentation here: Presenting On-site Sumit Pre-Recording Timeline Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 Decision notification date: 16 December 2025 Final camera-ready versions due: 08 January 2026 Pre-Recording submission due: 09 February 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers Chairs Julian David Cortes Sanchez Spanish-Portuguese Papers Chair Universidad del Rosario Colombia Contact Eduardo Vendrell Vidal Spanish-Portuguese Papers Chair Universitat Politècnica de València, UPV Spain Contact Fernanda Ribeiro Spanish-Portuguese Papers Chair University of Porto Portugal Contact Brasilina Passarelli Spanish-Portuguese Papers Chair University of São Paulo Brasil Contact Questions Contact the chairs listed above with questions about this track. Contact staff regarding iConference in general. Contact

iCaucus Members Directory Jilin University School of Management iCaucus China Asia Pacific Member Since 2019 Visit School About The School of Business and Management of Jilin University has built a complete system of disciplines and subjects with unique characteristics that are in line with the needs of social and economic development. The school has four post-doctoral research stations and four doctoral programs, i.e., Business Administration, Applied Economics, Library Information & Archives Management, and Management Science & Engineering. It offers 9 academic master’s degree programs (Accounting, Business Management, Technology Economy and Management, Management Science & Engineering, Finance, Quantitative Economics, Library Science (LS), Information Science(IS) and Archival Science(AS) , in addition, there’re four professional master’s degree programs (MBA, MF, MLIS, and MEM). The AS has been rated as national first-class undergraduate program, and the Big Data Management & Application has been rated as Jilin provincial first-class undergraduate program. Jilin University is among the first 6 universities in China that confer doctoral degrees in LS, IS & AS (the first-level discipline). It is also the only university in Northeastern China authorized to confer doctoral degrees in Library Information and Archives Management (the first-level disciplines). The school has also established an MBA education center and an Executive Development Programs base to cater for diverse educational needs. The school has been endeavoring to cultivate highly intellectual students and personnel, improve teaching resources and management, and foster student development. iSchool Contacts Yingtong Guo Head of School Consumption and growth theories Contact Jun Deng Representative Archival theory Contact Xueyan Song Representative Digital archives resources Contact

“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 and iSchool 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

View all communities Community Informatics Group Community Informatics (CI) focuses on helping diverse communities use Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) to meet their goals, bridge digital gaps, and empower citizens. It involves applying ICTs in areas like health, community organization and development, cultural activities, civic management, and e-governance. CI is a multidisciplinary field of research and practice bringing together academic and community partners using methods such as participatory action research. Collaborations with marginalized people whose community cultural wealth and traditional knowledge are especially sought to provide essential guidance to Western science as CI strives for community building and the socially “effective use” of Information and Communications Technologies for social good. CI is concerned with how ICT can be useful to the range of traditionally excluded populations and communities, and how it can support local economic development, social justice, and political empowerment using the Internet. CI is a point of convergence concerning the use of ICTs for diverse stakeholders, including community activists, nonprofit groups, policymakers, users/citizens, and the range of academics working across (and integrating) disciplines as diverse as Information Studies, Management, Computer Science, Social Work, Planning, and Development Studies. Emerging issues within the CI field include: community access to the internet, community information, online civic participation and community service delivery, community and local economic development, training networks, telework, social cohesion, learning, e-health, and e-governance. The Journal of Community Informatics is an online, open-access journal led by members of the iSchools Community Informatics Group. The editors seek to ensure that the content of the journal is global in scope, encouraging the submission of articles from the developing world. For more information, please visit the journal website. The iSchools Community Informatics Group seeks to engage the entire iSchools consortium, including welcoming new members, interested in advancing the field of community informatics. If you are interested in joining the CI Group please contact Dr. Colin Rhinesmith or contact the iSchools staff. Meet the Officers Colin Rhinesmith Lead Member University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign United States of America Contact Misita Anwar Lead Member Swinburne University Australia Contact Larry Stillman Lead Member Monash University Australia Contact Cristian Berrío-Zapata Lead Member Universidade Federal do Pará Brazil Contact Md. Khalid Hossain Lead Member Monash University Australia Contact Martin B. Wolske Lead Member University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign United States of America Contact Ricardo Gomez Lead Member University of Washington United States of America Contact Kyungwon Koh Lead Member University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign United States of America Contact

View all communities Black Coalition The purpose of the Black Coalition is to connect and support Black information researchers and professionals (in the iSchools organisation). We aim to build a coalition formed and directed by Black information professionals’ needs and interests. Black Coalition Officers 2025 iConference Symposium on Algorithmic Bias and Racial Health Equity Black Coalition Panel Discussion at iConference 2025 Date: March 13th, 2025 Time: 8 PM London, 4 PM New York, 3 PM Milwaukee/Minnesota via Zoom Overview: The Black Coalition of the iSchools organization held a virtual session to discuss Algorithmic Bias and Racial Health Equity. We discussed current research on algorithmic bias and cultural appropriateness of Chatbots. We solicited from the attendees input concerning emerging research and gaps in our understanding of how to detect and measure bias. Agenda Welcome to iConference by Dr. Devan Donaldson , Associate Professor, Indiana University Introduction and Brief account of Black Coalition, mission and vision. Black coalition’s theme: Algorithm Bias and Racial Health Equity by Professor Lionel Robert Introduction of the keynote speaker by Dr. Rebecca Stallworth, Assistant Professor Keynote Address: Algorithmic bias and cultural appropriateness in Chatbots - Dr. Charles Senteio, Associate Professor Question and answer session with the keynote speaker Forum comments and contributions Closing Remarks by Dr. Rebecca Stallworth Watch the Recording Meet the Officers Rebecca Stallworth Black Coalition Co-Chair Simmons University United States of America Contact Charles Senteio Black Coalition Co-Chair Rutgers United States of America Contact Lionel Robert Black Coalition Co-Chair University of Michigan United States of America Contact

The Early Career Colloquium provides a high-quality mentorship and networking opportunity for early career researchers who work in an iSchool, a similar department, or want to work in an iSchool Back to Tracks Early Career Colloquium The purpose of the Early Career Colloquium (ECC) is to provide a high-quality mentorship and networking opportunity for early career researchers who work in an iSchool, a similar department, or want to work in an iSchool (e.g., post-doctoral fellows, assistant professors). During the colloquium, early career scholars will share their research plans and aspirations with accomplished mentors that have expertise in various interdisciplinary areas represented within the iSchool community, as well as extensive experience in grant writing, promotion and/or tenure review, the peer-review process, teaching, and professional service. Early career scholars will engage in discourse with these mentors and their peers to improve their understanding of having a successful career in the information field. Navigation Overview Application Participation Timeline Chairs Overview Please note that iConference 2026 will have a virtual and a physical component, but the Early Career Colloquium will only be held physically onsite in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK! During the iConference 2026, participation in the Early Career Colloquium will be restricted to those who have applied and been accepted; the colloquium will not be open to observers. Participants in the Early Career Colloquium will be selected based on their application, perceived relevance and potential contribution to research in the information field, and their anticipated contribution to the colloquium goals. The applications will be reviewed by the chairs. Emphasis will be placed on the formation of groups of participants whose research careers are at a stage that can best benefit from the colloquium and who reflect individual excellence and motivation while at the same time contributing to the colloquium objectives and the aggregate diversity of the cohort. Conditions : Please note that accepted applicants must register during the Early Bird registration period for the full conference to take part in the Early Career Colloquium at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw the acceptance if these conditions are not met. Application The Early Career Colloquium is open to scholars within eight years since completing their Ph.D. at the time of application submission. Early career scholars will be chosen through a competitive application process. Scholars with involvement in iSchool-related research are encouraged to apply. Each application should contain the following within one PDF document in the following order and be submitted through the ConfTool submission system by 20 October 2025 . All materials must be in English. A cover page containing : Name Institution Current position Personal webpage E-mail address A 1-page personal statement including : Research topic and/or specialization (e.g., research questions) Current career status Career objectives Reason for participating Research and career challenges to explore in the colloquium Career-related questions Current CV Participation & Format In order to promote extended interaction among conference attendees, those accepted for the Early Career Colloquium will be expected to meet the following obligations after they have been accepted: Register for the iConference during the early-bird period, and participate throughout the entire iConference. Applicants are expected to participate physically. The colloquium is projected to be a 90-minute to half-day event, with multiple small group discussions. We will focus on collaborative inquiry and scholarly discourse with peers and a panel of experienced faculty serving as mentors. Main activities can include: Discussion on crafting a research agenda, careers paths, and teaching strategies with mentors and peers. Opportunities for group and individual consultation and networking between early career scholars and senior colleagues, exploring potentials for long-term mentorship from accomplished mentors in the early scholars’ field(s) of interest. Meeting with conference chairs to discuss the writing and reviewing process in highly regarded journals and conferences. Prior to the session, a few preparatory activities are required to enable us to use the time within the session as best as possible. More information will be forthcoming once selected. Submission Portal Conftool Timeline Submission portal opens: mid June 2025 Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 Decision notification date: mid November 2025 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Early Career Chairs Jeff Hemsley Early Career Chair Syracuse University USA Contact Ming Ren Early Career Chair Renmin University of China China Contact Debbie Meharg Early Career Chair Edinburgh Napier University United Kingdom Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference in general. Contact

iSchool leadership from each region meets regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities common to their area. Regional approaches to education, research and other matters are described in the regional subpages. Regions iSchool leadership from each region meets regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities common to their area. Regional approaches to education, research and other matters are described in the regional subpages. Dr. Kinshuk North America Regional Chair University of North Texas USA Contact 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. View European / African Region The European region includes countries inside and outside the EU, and also extends into the Middle East and Africa. View Laura Sbaffi Europe / Africa Regional Chair University of Sheffield United Kingdom Contact Lihong Zhou Asia Pacific Regional Chair Wuhan University China Contact Asia Pacific Region The Asia Pacific region is the most geographically broad of iSchools regions, spanning from China in the northern hemisphere to Australia in the southern hemisphere. View

The Discipline of Organizing embodies a novel book design to enable its broad applicability. View more resources The Discipline of Organizing First published in 2013, and named the ASIST information science “book of the year” in 2014, The Discipline of Organizing is widely used in the iSchools as a primary or supplemental text for courses in Information Organization, Knowledge Management, Digital Collections, Information Architecture, Information Systems Design, Data Science, and other related fields. The Discipline of Organizing embodies a novel book design to enable its broad applicability. Starting with the idea that organizing is an important and ubiquitous challenge in our personal and professional lives, TDO unifies the diverse perspectives of library and information science, informatics and computer science, cognitive science, linguistics, philosophy, business, law, and other fields for concepts and methods that guide us in organizing. In particular, TDO ’s content is organized with a core of transdisciplinary concepts with supplemental content (additional text, sidebars, endnotes, etc.) that is tagged by discipline. The 4th edition (2016) of The Discipline of Organizing is freely downloadable here in three versions that differ in the amount of supplemental content. The “Professional” version contains everything, the “Informatics” version omits content tagged as “LIS”, “Museum”, or “Archives”, and “Core Concepts” omits all supplemental content. A collection of case studies that apply TDO concepts to diverse domains is maintained. To case studies Core Concepts Edition Download Informatics Edition Download Professional Edition Download

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. Back 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. This event is per invitation only. Meet the Officers Keith Marzullo North America Chair University of Maryland College Park, USA Contact

Associate Members Directory University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Department of Information Sciences Associate Germany Europe Member Since 2025 Visit School About The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has established itself as one of the leading institutions in Germany thanks to its partially integrated education in the fields of information and data management, archives and library science. With a clear focus on practice-oriented learning and interdisciplinary cooperation, the Department of Information Sciences offers not only Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, but also tailor-made further education courses and is an important location for innovative research and teaching. iSchool Contacts Ulrike Wuttke International Officer Digital Humanities, Science Communication, Research Data Management, Open Science Contact Ellen Euler Dean of Department Information Sciences, Open Access, Open Data, Open Data Contact Christiane Strauß Coordination Study Programmes Contact

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