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iCaucus Members Directory University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign School of Information Sciences iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 2003 Visit School About The School of Information Sciences, the iSchool at Illinois, is home to world-class faculty, top-tier research, and prestigious academic programs. Its mission is to lead the way in understanding the use of information in science, culture, society, commerce, and the diverse activities of our daily lives—and in doing so, change the world. The iSchool is the number one graduate school for library and information studies, a position held since 1996 based on rankings by U.S. News & World Report; our School also ranks number one in the specialty areas of digital librarianship, information systems, and services for children and youth. Both the iSchool and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are known for innovative research and teaching that address global problems and improve the human experience. iSchool Contacts Emily Knox Interim Dean of School Information access, intellectual freedom and censorship, information ethics, information policy, print culture and reading practices Contact J. Stephen Downie Interim Executive Associate Dean Information Retrieval Systems, Multimedia Music Information Retrieval, Internetworked Communication Systems, Database Design, Web-based Technologies. Contact Contact

Associate Members Directory University of Iowa School of Library and Information Science Associate United States of America North America Member Since 2023 Visit School About The School of Library and Information at the University of Iowa is a leader in curation, creation, and connection of communities. Since its inception over 50 years ago, SLIS at UIowa has evolved into an interdisciplinary program that supports and encourages work across disciplines from the arts and humanities to the social sciences and beyond, empowering library and information professionals and promoting creation of responsible and informed seekers of knowledge. Through our education, service, and scholarship, we strengthen and perpetuate the fundamentals of our democracy through equitable access to information for all, calling attention to the integral role that information access plays in equity, diversity, and inclusion. iSchool Contacts Lucy Santos Green Director of School Instructional Design for Digital Learning Environments, Technology-Enabled Learning, Research Methods in LIS, School-based Librarianship Contact Jennifer Burek Pierce Associate Director of School OER, Ethics in Data Use, Special Collections and Archives, History and Research in Librarianship and Print and Digital Media, Media for Children and Young Adults Contact Micah Bateman Representative Social computing, Social media, Cultural analytics, Digital humanities, Digital archives, Community archives Contact

Sustaining Members Directory Oslo Metropolitan University Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science Sustaining Norway Europe Member Since 2014 Visit School About The Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science is the only Norwegian member of the iSchools organization, which is a network of leading universities within the information field. Many of the core member institutions offer study programs in library and information science and archival studies. By being approved as a member, the department has proven engagement in the training of future researchers, the ability to attract competitive funding, and commitment to progress in the information field. The members of the iSchools organization share a fundamental interest in the relationship between information, people, and technology. Together they promote an interdisciplinary and innovative approach to the opportunities and challenges of information management. The Department has a close cooperation with the other Nordic members of the iSchools organization. These include the Royal School of Library and Information Science at Copenhagen University, the Swedish School of Library and Information Science at the University of Borås, and the School of Information Sciences at the University of Tampere. iSchool Contacts Kim Tallerås Head of Department Metadata, Source criticism, Knowledge organization, Digital humanities, Digital accessibility, Cultural policy Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory University of Pretoria School of Information Technology Basic South Africa Africa Member Since 2022 Visit School About The School of Information Technology (SIT) is unique and the first of its kind in South Africa where students have the advantage of an integrated approach to information technology (IT) with study programmes and modern laboratories in Computer Science, Informatics and Information Science. All the degree offerings in the SIT are highly sought after in the IT industry with a focus on industry-related trends. The curriculum conforms to the highest international standards and provides breadth and depth in computing skills; equips students with problem-solving abilities; and gives them a foundation for continued learning in an IT career and for producing high-quality software. We are very proud to be a member of the iSchools Organization. iSchool Contacts Ina Fourie iSchools Chair-Elect Information Behaviour, Autoethnography Contact Linda Marshall Head of Department Computer Science Education, Curriculum Design and Visualisation & Graph-Based Modelling Contact Riana Steyn Representative Management Systems & Technology Contact

The University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information (INFO) is a top-ranked research and teaching college in the field of information science, located just outside Washington DC. At INFO, faculty, staff, students, and partners are expanding the frontiers of how information and technology are accessed and used in a rapidly evolving world. We are combining principles of information science with cutting-edge technology to foster access to information, improve information interfaces, and expand how information is used in an evolving world. Throughout all of our endeavors, we are committed to utilizing information and technology for good – to connect communities, empower individuals, and create opportunities. < Back The University of Maryland (UMD) College of Information (INFO) is a top-ranked research and teaching college in the field of information science, located just outside Washington DC. At INFO, faculty, staff, students, and partners are expanding the frontiers of how information and technology are accessed and used in a rapidly evolving world. We are combining principles of information science with cutting-edge technology to foster access to information, improve information interfaces, and expand how information is used in an evolving world. Throughout all of our endeavors, we are committed to utilizing information and technology for good – to connect communities, empower individuals, and create opportunities. Master's Programs Master of Science in Human-Computer Interaction Master of Information Management Master of Professional Studies in Gaming, Entertainment, and Media Analytics Master of Library & Information Science Dual Masters in History and Library & Information Science Master of Professional Studies in Data Journalism PhD Programs Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Information Studies Want more information? Visit Website Contact Us Chris Beatty Graduate Program Manager cjbeatty@umd.edu

iCaucus Members Directory Florida State University College of Communication and Information iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 2003 Visit School About The three schools of; Communication, Communication Science & Disorders, and Information have a proud history of academic achievement, research and service by faculty, students and alumni. Our keen sense of community and our commitment to supporting each other in the pursuit of excellence help make the College a wonderful place to work and to study. The College’s education, research and service facilities include forward-looking research centers and institutes, state-of-the-art information technology to support a distributed academic community, Seminole Productions, the Schendel Speech and Hearing Clinic, WVFS – the FSU College Radio Station, and partnerships with many community businesses and non-profit organizations that provide real-world work and service learning experiences through our Internship and Outreach Office. FSU’s College of Communication & Information has become one of the international leaders in the iSchool movement by exploring the critical relationships between people, information, communication and technology. Our programs emphasize professions and activities that enable our graduates to gain knowledge and skills they need to succeed in the 21st Century. Through a combination of education, research, and service-learning, we harness the finest traditions of three people-focused, service-oriented disciplines into one organization dedicated to helping every person use information and communication to participate fully in today’s society. iSchool Contacts Michelle Kazmer Dean of College Health research; Qualitative methods Contact Contact Contact

Back to Past Conferences iConference 2018 Transforming Digital Worlds The University of Sheffield, Northumbria University Mar. 25 - 28, 2018 Proceedings Total registered participants: 468 Completed Research Papers: 42 (acceptance rate 30%) Preliminary Results Research Papers: 40 (acceptance rate 50%) Posters: 67 (acceptance rate 75%) Workshops: 10 Sessions for Interaction and Engagement: 13 Special Panels and iSchool-Related Presentations: 2 Doctoral Colloquium Participants: 14 Reviewer: unknown Participants per Region Conference Chairs Val Gillet University of Sheffield Peter Bath University of Sheffield Gobinda Chowdhury Northumbria University Julie McLeod Northumbria University Peter Willett University of Sheffield Organizers Papers Chairs: Kendra Albright, Kent State University; Noa Aharony, Bar-Ilan University; Mei Mei Wu, National Taiwan Normal University Posters Chairs: Hideo Joho, University of Tsukuba; Frank Hopfgartner, University of Glasgow Workshops Chairs: Andrew Cox, University of Sheffield; Alex Peng, Sun Yat-sen University SIE Chairs: Jenna Hartel, University of Toronto; Theresa Anderson, University of Technology Sydney Doctoral Colloquium Chairs: Kevin Crowston, Syracuse University; Elizabeth Shepherd, University College London Early Career Colloquium Chairs: Kalpana Shankar, University College Dublin; Carsten Oesterlund, Syracuse University Doctoral Dissertation Chairs: Joseph Tennis, University of Washington; Vivien Petras, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin iSchool Best Practices Chairs: Ann-Sofie Axelsson, University of Boras; António Lucas Soares, University of Porto iSchools and Industry Partnership Chairs: Yvon Kermarrec, Telecom Bretagne; Sean T. McGann, University of Washington Technical Chair: Andy Stones, University of Sheffield Sponsorship Chair: Stephen Pinfield, University of Sheffield Conference Coordinator: Clark Heideger, iSchools The Organizing Committee was responsible for the program. Program Committee Sponsors & Partners ⋆ Microsoft Inc. ⋆ CILIP ⋆ Emerald Publishing ⋆ University of Kentucky ⋆ National Sicence Foundation ⋆ Morgan & Claypool Publishers ⋆ facet publishing Awards Best Full Research Paper No award was given in this category Best Short Research Paper No award was given in this category Best Poster No award was given in this category Best Chinese Research Paper No award was given in this category The organizing team of the iConference 2018 included members from 10 countries.

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. Submission Tracks Back to iConference Program Overview iConference tracks Virtual Physical Full Research Papers ✔ ✔ Short Research Papers ✔ ✔ Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers ✔ ✔ Chinese Research Papers ✔ ✘ Posters ✔ ✔ Workshops & Panels ✘ ✔ Early Career Colloquium ✘ ✔ Doctoral Colloquium ✔ ✔ Student Symposium ✘ ✔ Important Links Conference Home Submission System Travel Information & Hotels SCOOCS Past Proceedings

iCaucus Members Directory University of Maryland College of Information iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 2005 Visit School About The University of Maryland College of Information, also known as the UMD iSchool, is a top-ranked research and teaching college in the field of information science, located just outside Washington DC. At the UMD iSchool, faculty, staff, and students together are combining principles of information science with cutting-edge technology to foster access to information, improve information interfaces, and expand how information is used in an evolving world. Throughout all of our endeavors, we are committed to utilizing information and technology for good – to connect communities, empower individuals, and create opportunities. iSchool Contacts Douglas W. Oard Interim Dean Information Technology Contact Contact Contact

The School of Information creates knowledge and advances practice wherever people interact with information and technology. Our research explores the implications for individuals and society as information and digital technologies are increasingly embedded in all aspects of human experience. Our professional master’s degrees prepare students to design and build the systems that will shape the way humans live and interact in the future. Our research and teaching are interconnected; both are urgent, because our understanding of the consequences for individuals and society of their interactions with information and machines remains critical, contentious, and inadequate. Achieving our research and educational mission requires the interdisciplinary collaboration of scholars with expertise in information and computer science, social sciences, the humanities, law, policy, and design. We depend on close ties to practitioners from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. We provide rigorous multi-disciplinary education for our master’s and doctoral students, as well as introductory courses for undergraduates interested in this field. < Back The School of Information creates knowledge and advances practice wherever people interact with information and technology. Our research explores the implications for individuals and society as information and digital technologies are increasingly embedded in all aspects of human experience. Our professional master’s degrees prepare students to design and build the systems that will shape the way humans live and interact in the future. Our research and teaching are interconnected; both are urgent, because our understanding of the consequences for individuals and society of their interactions with information and machines remains critical, contentious, and inadequate. Achieving our research and educational mission requires the interdisciplinary collaboration of scholars with expertise in information and computer science, social sciences, the humanities, law, policy, and design. We depend on close ties to practitioners from the public, private, and philanthropic sectors. We provide rigorous multi-disciplinary education for our master’s and doctoral students, as well as introductory courses for undergraduates interested in this field. Master's Programs The School of Information offers four degrees: The Master of Information Management and Systems (MIMS) program educates information professionals to provide leadership for an information-driven world. The Master of Information and Data Science (MIDS) is an online degree preparing data science professionals to solve real-world problems. The 5th Year MIDS program is a streamlined path to a MIDS degree for Cal undergraduates. The Master of Information and Cybersecurity (MICS) is an online degree preparing cybersecurity leaders for complex cybersecurity challenges. PhD Programs Our Ph.D. in Information Science is a research program for next-generation scholars of the information age. https://www.ischool.berkeley.edu/ Want more information? Visit Website Contact Us

iCaucus Members Directory Wuhan University School of Information Management iCaucus China Asia Pacific Member Since 2009 Visit School About The School of Information Management (SIM) in Wuhan University is the earliest, largest and strongest teaching and research institution in the field of library and information management in China. SIM is committed to develop interdisciplinary talents and professional leaders in information management. As a key school supported by the National "985 Project" and "211 Project", SIM has been consistently ranked the first in the field. The predecessor of SIM was the Books Division of Boone University at Wuchang, which was established in 1920 and became an independent specialty school, namely, the Boone Library School at Wuchang in 1929. In 1953, the school merged into Wuhan University and became the Department of Library Science of Wuhan University. In 1984, it was approved by the original Ministry of Education of China (MOE) to be renamed as the School of Library and Information Science of Wuhan University. In 2001, its name changed to the School of Information Management of Wuhan University. In the development for more than 90 years, SIM believes that "Pioneering Creation, Pragmatic Entrepreneurship, and Leading Innovation" should be the notion for teaching. Several research areas in SIM are in the leading positions in China. Especially, “The library, Information, and Archives Management”, as a primary subject, has been identified as the key primary subject in Curriculum Assessments organized by the Ministry of Education (MOE). SIM consists of five departments, namely, Department of Library Science, Department of Information Management Science, Department of Archives and Government Information, Department of Publishing Science, and Department of Electronic Commerce. Additionally, SIM has six bachelor degree programs (Library Science, Information Management and Information Systems, Archival Science, Editing and Publishing Science, Electronic Commerce, and Digital publishing); eight doctoral and master‘s degree-awarding subjects (Library Science, Information Science, Archival Science, Information Resources Management, Ancient Books Collection and Protection, Publishing and Distribution Science, Management Science and Engineering, E-Commerce), two doctoral degree programs as primary subjects (Library, Information and Archives Management; and Management Science and Engineering), two postdoctoral research stations, and four professional master’s degree granting subjects (Library & Information, Publishing, Engineering, Engineering Management). Now, SIM has an enrollment of more than 1000 undergraduate students, 257 Academic Masters Program students, 1000 Professional Masters Program students, 180 Doctoral candidates, and 3000 students in distance education, continuing education and other types of professional training programs. SIM has an outstanding faculty team, including 34 professors, 32 associate professors and senior-position researchers, among whom there are 44 kinds of high-level talent. The teaching group of core curriculum of library and information science is identified as the state level teaching group by MOE. 7 courses in SIM have been ranked as National Quality Courses by the MOE, one major as National Special Major, and two as Hubei’s Brand Subject. SIM is the only one in China qualified to build the MOE key social science research base--the Center for the Studies of Information Resources of Wuhan University. Besides, SIM has the “985 Project” philosophy and social science innovative research base named Information Resource Research and Innovation Base and the “211 Project” key discipline construction project. In 2000, SIM set up the National Information Resources Research (Wuhan) Base approved by former Ministry of Information Industry. In 2006, SIM found Advanced Publishing Professional Training Center sponsored by the former General Administration of Press and Publication of China and Wuhan University. SIM also has many interdisciplinary-collaborative research institutions, such as Scientific Evaluation Research Center of Wuhan University, Library and Information Science Research Institute, and Electronic Commerce Research and Development Center of Wuhan University. SIM has first-class lab facilities and LIS branch library to ensure the teaching qualities. The LIS Experimental Teaching Center of Wuhan University has been approved as a National Demonstration Center for Experimental Teaching. The Reference Room as well as the Lab Library at SIM have the richest professional collections both in Chinese and foreign languages in China, about 160,000 books. SIM has a reputable teaching quality. Its students have won the prizes at “The Challenge Cup”, “E-commerce Contest” and “The Future Editors Cup” in China. SIM students have wide employment prospects and are in great needs from the market. iSchool Contacts Xiaoguang Wang Dean Contact Lihong Zhou Associate Dean of School Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory University of Amsterdam Graduate School of Humanities Basic Netherlands Europe Member Since 2012 Visit School About The Graduate School of Humanities provides cutting edge graduate education that is strongly grounded in ongoing research. We offer a broad range of Master’s programmes in the Humanities, ranging from archaeology to museum studies to new media. The Graduate School is also responsible for organising doctoral studies in various humanities disciplines. The Graduate School of Humanities of the University of Amsterdam is part of a research university with an outstanding reputation. The Faculty of Humanities is ranked as one of the best of its kind in the Netherlands and scores highly in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings and QS World University Rankings. Over a thousand students from more than 50 different countries start with a master's or PhD programme in the Graduate School each year. iSchool Contacts Charles Jeurgens Head of School Archival studies Contact Contact Contact