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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.

The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks nominations for the 2025 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. The deadline for nominations is April 20, 2026. The award is cosponsored by Sage . Given annually, the award acknowledges individuals or groups who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom, particularly as it impacts libraries and information centers and the dissemination of ideas. Granted to those who have resisted censorship or efforts to abridge the freedom of individuals to read or view materials of their choice or to hear or express ideas, the award may be in recognition of a particular action or a long-term interest in and dedication to the cause of intellectual freedom. The Downs Award  was established in 1969 by the iSchool's faculty to honor Dean Emeritus Robert B. Downs, a champion of intellectual freedom, on the occasion of his twenty-fifth anniversary as director of the School. Previous winners have included: Shannon M. Oltmann (2024), associate professor in the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky, for translating her research on censorship and intellectual freedom into practical guidance for library workers; Missouri Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee (2023) for their education and advocacy work; New College of Florida faculty, librarians, student reporters of The Catalyst, and the Defend New College and Save New College student and alumni organizations (2022) for their efforts to support academic freedom; #FReadom Fighters (TX) and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (2021) staff for their contributions in the defense of intellectual freedom; and Amy Dodson, Director, Douglas County Public Library, Nevada (2020) for supporting the value and necessity of equity, diversity, and inclusion as a part of her library's mission and service. Sage  provides an honorarium to the Downs Award recipient and, with the iSchool, co-hosts the reception held in honor of the recipient. The reception and award ceremony for the 2025 Downs Intellectual Freedom Award will take place in June 2026 at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago. Letters of nomination and documentation about the nominee should be sent by April 20, 2026, to J. Stephen Downie, Chair of the Award Committee, by email at jdownie@illinois.edu  with a copy to ischool-dean@illinois.edu .

Advancing Librarianship: Schoen Fellows Share New Research at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference Three 2025-2026  Schoen Fellows , Toni-Anne McDermott MI'27, Lauren Popp MI'26, and Kaylee Ruiz MI'26, joined Associate Teaching Professor of Library and Information Science  Brenda Boyer  to share their presentation, " Come & Get It! Ready-to-Use Resources for Busy School & Youth Librarians ," at the  2026 NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference , held February 17–19 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.   The  Schoen Fellowship  is awarded annually to a select number of  Master of Information  students who are  concentrating in School Librarianship .   "The fellowship provides students who are preparing for certification as school library media specialists in K-12 schools with a tremendous opportunity to make pre-service contributions to their field," Boyer said.   During the presentation, McDermott, Popp, and Ruiz discussed their research and the professional resources they are developing for their Schoen projects (Curating an Audiobook Collection, Philadelphia's School Library Crisis, and Gaming in Libraries,   respectively). Each spoke about their research journey and fielded questions from the audience of over 120 people. Rutgers LIS Welcomes Two Scholars Advancing Social Justice and Privacy Innovation The Department of Library and Information Science is pleased to welcome two new faculty members in Fall, 2026: Jeanie Austin and Ece Gumusel.   Welcoming them, LIS Department Chair and Associate Professor of Library and Information Science Rebecca Reynolds said, “This year our department’s tenure-track hiring priorities centered on Librarianship, and Information Policy. We are so excited to welcome Jeanie Austin as our Librarianship hire, and Ece Gumusel as our Information Policy hire. Our department is so fortunate to have attracted such talented, innovative scholars whose research will bring new expertise in key areas of development for the department. We can’t wait to warmly welcome our new colleagues to campus, and for our students, especially, to benefit very soon from their arrival. We are grateful to the SC&I Dean's office, and all LIS faculty for their active engagement and support in this important search.”

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Information Science & Technology . This is a full-time, 9-month, renewable, instructional academic staff position ( Teaching Faculty II ) based on the main campus for  both face-to-face and fully online methods of delivery  at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching and student success as well as a commitment to continuous growth and professional development to keep abreast of technology, industry, and higher education trends affecting the curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a positive work environment in the school and college and to participate in school and college-wide initiatives and events. This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation may be available and each three credit summer course is paid at approximately 1/9th of base academic year salary. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester.   Key Job Responsibilities: Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

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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. It pushes the boundaries of information studies, explores core concepts and ideas, and creates new technological and conceptual configurations—all situated in interdisciplinary discourses. An openness to new ideas and research fields in information science is a primary characteristic of the event. Attendance has grown every year; participants appreciate the inspiring sense of community, high quality research presentations, and myriad opportunities for engagement. X Conferences 2005 - 2025 2025 Living in an AI-gorithmic world Virtual: Mar. 11 - 14, 2025 Onsite: Mar. 18 - 22, 2025 Indiana University, United States Read More 2022 Information for a Better World: Shaping the Global Future Feb. 28 - Mar. 4, 2022 University of Texas at Austin, University College Dublin, Kyushu University Read More 2019 Inform • Include • Inspire Mar. 31 - Apr. 3, 2019 The University of Maryland, College Park Read More 2016 Partnership with Society Mar. 20-23, 2016 Drexel University: College of Computing & Informatics Read More 2013 Scholarship In Action – Data • Innovation • Wisdom Feb. 12 - 15, 2013 University of North Texas, College of Information Read More 2010 '- Feb. 3 - 6, 2010 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Graduate School of Library and Information Science Read More 2006 Research Frontiers in Information Oct. 15 - 17, 2006 University of Michigan, School of Information Read More 2024 Wisdom, Well-being, Win-win Virtual: Mar. 15 - 18, 2024 Onsite: Apr. 22 - 26, 2024 Jilin University, China, and University of Tsukuba, Japan Read More 2021 Diversity • Divergence • Dialogue Mar. 17 - 31, 2021 Renmin University of China Read More 2018 Transforming Digital Worlds Mar. 25 - 28, 2018 The University of Sheffield, Northumbria University Read More 2015 Create • Collaborate • Celebrate Mar. 24-27, 2015 University of California, Irvine: The Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences Read More 2012 Culture • Design • Society Feb. 7 - 10, 2012 University of Toronto, Faculty of Information Read More 2009 iSociety: Research, Education, Engagement Feb. 8 - 11, 2009 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Read More 2005 Bridging Disciplines to Confront Grand Challenges Sept. 28-30, 2005 Penn State University, University Park Campus Read More 2023 Normality | Virtuality | Inclusivity | Physicality Virtual: Mar. 13 - 17, 2023 Onsite: Mar. 27 - 29, 2023 Universitat Oberta de Catalunya, Monash University, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Read More 2020 Sustainable Digital Communities Mar. 23 - 26, 2020 University of Borås, Oslo Metropolitan University Read More 2017 Effect • Expand • Evolve: Global Collaboration across the Information Community Mar. 22 - 25, 2017 Wuhan University, Sungkyunkwan University Read More 2014 Breaking Down Walls – Culture • Context • Computing Mar. 4 - 7, 2014 Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Read More 2011 Inspiration • Integrity • Intrepidity Feb. 8 - 11, 2011 University of Washington, Information School Read More 2008 iFutures: Systems, Selves, Society Feb. 28 – Mar. 1, 2008 University of California, Los Angeles, Graduate School of Education and Information Studies Read More