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iCaucus Members Directory Zhengzhou University School of Information Management iCaucus China Asia Pacific Member Since 2020 Visit School About Established in 1985, the School of Information Management now has three bachelor’s degrees including Library Science, Information Management and Archival Science; a master’s degree program: Library Information and Archives Management; a professional master’s degree program: Library Information and a doctor’s degree program: Information Management. The school currently has 4 teaching and research offices, 3 specialized laboratories, 2 multimedia classrooms, 2 computer rooms and 160 computers. There are 10 thousand odd books and 70 odd foreign and Chinese periodicals in documentation centre. The school also has a study centre of document information content. The School of Information Management has an enrollment of 551 undergraduates and 114 master degree candidates. The school is staffed by 40 academic staffs including 8 professors, 11 associated professors which account for 66% of the full-time teachers. And it has 16 doctors which account for 53% of the full-time teachers. With 30 years development, the School of Information Management has gained a good reputation in Henan province for its rich teaching experience, leading research results and sound discipline structure. The school now has grown up into a talent training basement and an academic research centre in China. iSchool Contacts Ruixian Yang Vice Dean of Departement Contact Contact Contact

iCaucus Members Directory Nanjing University of Science and Technology School of Economics and Management iCaucus China Asia Pacific Member Since 2019 Visit School About Situated in Nanjing, the ancient capital of six dynasties in Chinese history, Nanjing University of Science and Technology (NJUST) was founded in 1953, and it is one of the seven universities affiliated to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology. As a key university of “Project 211”and a member of the “Double First-class” construction universities and disciplines, NJUST ranks the 36th on the latest Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) and the 41st among all the Chinese Universities on QS ranking. The university boasts 2 gorgeous scenic campuses: Nanjing Campus and Jiangyin Campus, covering an area of 288 hectares. NJUST is home to a total of 20 schools, with an enrollment of more than 30,000 students, including around 800 international students. Furthermore, NJUST has more than 2000 full-time faculty members, of whom 20 are Academicians of Chinese Academy of Sciences or Chinese Academy of Engineering. NJUST have annual research funding which exceeds 1.5 Billion RMB. At present, NJUST has 9 national key disciplines, 6 provincial first-level disciplines and 12 provincial key disciplines. The 6 disciplines of Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science, Computer Science, Environment and ecology, physics have been listed among the top 1% of ESI and Engineering has entered 1‰. NJUST offers a diverse curriculum including such subjects as engineering, science, management, economics, humanities, law, education, and many more. NJUST carries out pioneering research in the fields of Advanced Materials, Applied Chemistry, Optical Engineering, Optoelectronic Information, Electromagnetic and Microwave Technology, Pattern Recognition and Intelligent System, etc. NJUST has established cooperative relationships with more than 100 universities and institutions from 31 countries and regions, including UCLA, UCSB, McMaster University, University of Oxford, University of Coventry, University of Leuven, University of Lorrain, University of Stuttgart, Australian National University, University of Queensland, etc. Apart from pushing forward joint programs with these international partners from renowned educational establishments, NJUST has established the Sino-French Engineer School, which is a joint institution cultivating CTI certified tri-lingual engineers. NJUST also retains the Confucius Institute at the Gomel State University, Belarus, which is engaged in Sino-Belarus cultural exchange. iSchool Contacts Xiaomei Han Head of School Contact Contact Contact

Supporting Members Directory Michigan State University Department of Media and Information Supporting United States of America North America Member Since 2013 Visit School About The Department of Media and Information offers an interdisciplinary and energetic learning environment united by a passion for media and information. In our state-of-the-art labs (such as the Games for Entertainment & Learning Lab, Rural Computing Consortium, and Social and Psychological Approaches to Research on Technology-Interaction Effects (SPARTIE) Lab) and centers (Quello Center for Media & Information Policy), we're researching new avenues of communication technology and computer-centered interaction. In our classrooms, our world-class, award-winning faculty teach all aspects of the vibrant media ecosystem. We offer two B.A. degrees (Information Science and Games & Interactive Media) and an M.A. degree (Media and Information). We are a part of the jointly offered Ph.D. in Information and Media and participate in several minors. Our research and Creative Work spans from video game design to human-centered research, to documentary filmmaking - our faculty and students strive to empower individuals. Our work makes a difference. iSchool Contacts Mike Stern Chair of Departement Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory Charles Sturt University School of Information and Communication Studies Basic Australia Asia Pacific Member Since 2023 Visit School About School of Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University fosters an informed community of information, library, archives, records, and communication professionals. The School is the leading provider of library and information education in Australia and one of the largest in the world. Communication students explore storytelling as a multitude of possibilities in an ever-changing cultural and technological landscape. Library and Information Science (LIS) research in the School was rated ‘above world standard’ in the most recent national assessment exercise (Excellence in Research for Australia) conducted by the Australian Research Council. Strong industry links and affiliations ensure ongoing relevance in course design, impactful research, state of the art facilities, national and international recognition of staff and students and high rates of graduate employment outcomes. iSchool Contacts Tina Du Head of School Human-information Interactions/Information Journey, Social Impact of Digital Technologies, and Community-engaged Research Contact Kasey L. Garrison Associate Head of School - Research Diversity in Youth Literature, Information Literacy and Fluency in Schools, Youth Services, School Libraries Contact Contact

Back to Past Conferences iConference 2022 Information for a Better World: Shaping the Global Future University of Texas at Austin, University College Dublin, Kyushu University Feb. 28 - Mar. 4, 2022 Proceedings Total virtual participants: 350 Full Research Papers: 32 (acceptance rate 39%) Short Research Papers: 29 (acceptance rate 45%) Posters: 35 Interactive Events (includes workshops and SIEs): 10 Doctoral Colloquium Participants accepted: 18 Early Career Colloquium Participants accepted: 25 Student Symposium Participants accepted: 30 Reviewer: 255 Participants per Region Conference Chairs Eric Meyer University of Texas at Austin Kenneth R. Fleischmann University of Texas at Austin Kalpana Shankar University College Dublin Amber Cushing University College Dublin Yoichi Tomiura Kyushu University Emi Ishita Kyushu University Organizers Full Research Papers Chairs: Kristin Eschenfelder, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Lihong "Nick" Zhou, Wuhan University Short Research Papers Chairs: Mike Twidale, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Henriette Roued-Cunliffe, University of Copenhagen; Makoto Kato, University of Tsukuba Posters Chairs: Preben Hansen, Stockholm University; Pengyi Zhang, Peking University Interactive Events Chairs: Virginia Ortíz-Repiso, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid; Gillian Oliver, Monash University Doctoral Colloquium Chairs: Mohammad Jarrahi, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill; Ben Cowan, University College Dublin; Atsuyuki Morishima, University of Tsukuba Early Career Colloquium Chairs: Doug Oard, University of Maryland; António Lucas Soares, University of Porto; Natalie Pang, National University of Singapore Student Symposium Chairs: Colin Rhinesmith, Simmons University; Koraljika Golub, Linnaeus University; Di Wang, Wuhan University iSchools Doctoral Dissertation Award Chair: Gillian Oliver, Monash University Proceedings Chair: Malte Smits, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Social Activities Chair: Ulrike Liebner, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin; Shaobo Liang, Wuhan University; Rachel Fallon Volunteers: Nishad Thalhath, University of Tsukuba; Martina Boyle, University College Dublin; Tokinori Suzuki, Kyushu University The Organizing Committee was responsible for the program. Program Committee Sponsors & Partners ⋆ Springer ⋆ Elsevier ⋆ SCOOCS ⋆ Conftool ⋆ alise ⋆ asis&t 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 2022 included members from 12 countries.

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Basic Members Directory Bar-Ilan University Department of Information Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence Basic Israel Europe Member Since 2015 Visit School About The Department of Information Science and Applied Artificial Intelligence at Bar-Ilan University offers a dynamic and interdisciplinary program that prepares students for the digital world. Our curriculum covers a wide range of topics, including web development, psychotechnology, human-computer interaction (HCI), data management and analytics, generative AI, cybersecurity, big data, and relational and NOSQL databases. Students also gain practical skills in network and knowledge graph construction and analysis, social media, and AI-powered digital marketing. Graduates are well-prepared for careers as web developers, digital specialists, and IT experts, working in various sectors such as government, healthcare, GLAM institutions, and high-tech companies. Hands-on experience and industry partnerships ensure our students are equipped for success in Israel's leading organizations. iSchool Contacts Maayan Zhitomirsky-Geffet Head of School AI and data-driven methodologies in computational social sciences and humanities, ethics and AI, data modelling, semantic web, multi-viewpoint ontologies and knowledge graphs Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory University of Ljubljana Department of Library and Information Science and Book Studies Basic Slovenia Europe Member Since 2024 Visit School About The Department of Library and Information Science and Book Studies at the University of Ljubljana, Slovenia, offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in librarianship, information science, and publishing. Our department combines traditional library science with contemporary shifts in the information society and various information services. Students at the bachelor's and master's levels can pursue single or combined courses of study, while our doctoral program in Information Science is part of an interdisciplinary Humanities and Social Sciences curriculum. This program includes both full-time doctoral students funded by the national “young researcher scheme” and part-time students who work full time while pursuing their doctorates. Supported by the Slovenian Research Agency, our core research programme, “Modelling of Bibliographic Information Systems,” integrates diverse areas such as bibliographic information modelling, metadata research, information behaviour and use, user experience, reading habits, and gamification. Additionally, we collaborate on Erasmus+ and bilateral projects, enhancing our research and international collaborations. iSchool Contacts Tanja Merčun Kariž Representative User Experience Contact Polona Vilar Head of School Information behaviour, Information literacy and related literacies Contact Contact

iCaucus Members Directory University of California, Irvine Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 2005 Visit School About By establishing the University of California's first computer science school in 2002, UC Irvine made an investment in the future that reflects its historical commitment to raising the bar of excellence. From pioneering computer science courses more than three decades ago to the creation of the Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences (ICS), UCI continues to be an institute that leads information technology education and research across the globe. ICS began as a department in 1968. More than 35 years later, it was formally recognized as a school — and in June 2004, the School adopted benefactor Donald Bren's name in recognition of his generous contribution and visionary leadership. As an independent school focused solely on the computer and information sciences, ICS has a unique perspective on the information technology disciplines that allows us a broad foundation from which to build educational programs and research initiatives that explore the many applications of the computing discipline — from circuits and systems to software engineering and human aspects of computing. Building on our strong foundation of computer science fundamentals, ICS conducts cutting-edge research in strategic areas ideal for collaborative work. By blending research with education in multiple disciplines, the Bren School is leading interdisciplinary efforts in order to meet the challenges of the future. iSchool Contacts Marios Papaefthymiou Dean of School Computer Science Contact Contact Contact

Back to Past Conferences iConference 2014 Breaking Down Walls – Culture • Context • Computing Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Mar. 4 - 7, 2014 Proceedings Total registered participants: 450 Papers presented: 39 (acceptance rate 34%) Notes presented: 36 (acceptance rate 49%) Posters presented: 66 (acceptance rate 76%) Workshops presented: 11 (acceptance rate 44%) Sessions for Interaction and Engagement presented: 17 Social Media Expo presentations: 6 Doctoral Colloquium Participants: 24 Reviewer: 200 Participants per Region Conference Chairs Michael Seadle Berlin School of Library and Information Science Per Hasle University of Copenhagen Elke Greifeneder Berlin School of Library and Information Science Jack Anderson University of Copenhagen Beth Juncker University of Copenhagen Organizers Paper and Notes Chairs: Diane H. Sonnenwald, Professor, Chair in Information and Library Studies, UCD School of Information & Library Studies, Dublin; Dietmar Wolfram, Professor, School of Information Studies University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. Poster Chairs: Toine Bogers, Assistant Professor, Royal School of Library and Information Science, University of Copenhagen; Paul D. Clough, Senior Lecturer, Information School of Social Science, University of Sheffield. Early Career Colloquium Chairs: Jeffrey Pomerantz, Associate Professor, School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ; Vivien Petras, Professor, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin. Doctoral Colloquium Chairs: Karen E. Fisher, Professor, The Information School, University of Washington; Jens-Erik Mai, Professor, Royal School of Library and Information Science, University of Copenhagen; Gloria Mark, Professor, Department of Informatics, University of California, Irvine. Workshops and Sessions for Interaction and Engagement: Lynn Silipigni Connaway, Senior Research Scientist, OCLC Research User Behavior Studies & Synthesis; Soo Young Rieh, Associate Professor, School of Information, University of Michigan. Proceedings Chair: Maxi Kindling, Lecturer, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin Social Media Expo Organizing Committee: Shelly D. Farnham, Researcher, FUSELabs, Microsoft Research; Andres Monroy-Hernandez, Researcher, FUSELabs, Microsoft Research; Robert Mason, Professor, Information School, University of Washington; Lai Ma, Lecturer, School of Information and Library Studies, University College Dublin Doctoral Dissertation Award Organizing Committee: Howard Rosenbaum, School of Informatics and Computing, Indiana University; Yunan Chen, Donald Bren School of Information and Computer Sciences, University of California, Irvine Creativity Chair: Theresa Anderson, Senior Lecturer, Centre for Creative Practice and Cultural Economy, University of Technology Sydney . Social Media Chair: Juliane Stiller, Research Assistent, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin Conference Coordinator: Clark Heideger, iCaucus Local Arrangements Committee Chair: Maria Gäde, Lecturer, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin Design: Violeta Sekulovic, Student, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin Editorial Assistants: Stephanie van de Sandt, Student, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin; Heinz-Alexander Fütterer, Student, Berlin School of Library and Information Science, Berlin Alessandro Acquisti, Carnegie Mellon University Paavo Arvola, University of Tampere Fernando Bação, Instituto Superior de Estatística e Gestão de Informação PT Nicholas Belkin, Rutgers University John Bertot, University of Maryland College Park Wade Bishop, University of Tennessee Catherine Blake, University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign Pia Borlund, Copenhagen University Geoffrey C. Bowker, University of California, Irvine Nadia Caidi, University of Toronto Donald Case, University of Kentucky Miguel de Castro Neto, ISEGI-NOVA PT Chuanfu Chen, Wuhan University Andrew Clement, University of Toronto Sheila Corrall, University of Pittsburgh Kevin Crowston, Syracuse University / National Science Foundation Mats Dahlström, University of Borås Ernesto William De Luca, University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Kristin Eschenfelder, University of Wisconsin-Madison Qing Fang, Wuhan University Melanie Feinberg, The University of Texas at Austin Robert Glushko, University of California, Berkeley Jette Seiden Hyldegaard, University of Copenhagen Hideo Joho, University of Tsukuba Anita Komlodi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Christopher Lee, University of North Carolina Ulf Leser, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Dirk Lewandowksi, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences Bonnie Mak, University of Illinois Julie McLeod, Northumbria University Eric Meyers, University of British Columbia William E. Moen, University of North Texas Atsuyuki Morishima, University of Tsukuba Karine Nahon, University of Washington Bonnie Nardi, UC Irvine Harri Oinas-Kukkonen, University of Oulu Gary M. Olson, University of California, Irvine Nils Pharo, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences Andreas Rauber, Vienna University of Technology Howard Rosenbaum, Indiana University Steve Sawyer, Syracuse University Linda Schamber, University of North Texas Kalpana Shankar, University College Dublin Jaime Snyder, Syracuse University Juliane Stiller, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Joseph T. Tennis, University of Washington Michael Twidale, University of Illinois Robert Villa, University of Sheffield David Wainwright, Northumbria University Program Committee Sponsors & Partners ⋆ Microsoft Inc. ⋆ Emerald ⋆ Springer ⋆ De Gruyter ⋆ Citavi ⋆ Morgan & Claypool Publishing ⋆ Purdue University Libraries ⋆ The MIT Press 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 2014 included members from 6 countries.

Basic Members Directory Nankai University Department of Information Resources Management Basic China Asia Pacific Member Since 2020 Visit School About The Department of Information Resources Management at Nankai University offers LIS education at all levels in China. With a faculty made up of Internationally and nationally recognized scholars, our department has been creating leaders in the LIS professions for more than 40 years. Our graduates are filling conceivable and emerging roles on the library and information spectrum — as library directors, public librarians, knowledge managers, business information specialist, health informatics experts, government archivists, and other industries that are significant for solving China's critical issues. Thriving as part of the dynamic and innovative School of Information and Communication, the Department of Information Resources Management endeavors to lead information empowerment and knowledge creation via active research and collaborations across multiple disciplines, including Communication, Journalism, and Publishing. We pursue a sustainable growth and development and aim to serve the society, government, communities, industries, and non-profit organizations by sharing our knowledge and expertise in LIS. iSchool Contacts Zhenjia Fan Director of Department Information Resources Management Contact Yuelin Li Representative Interactive Information Retrieval Contact Yao Zhang Representative Health Informatics Contact

Basic Members Directory Jeonbuk National University Department of Library and Information Science (LIS) & Department of Records and Archives Management (RAM) Basic South Korea Asia Pacific Member Since 2020 Visit School About The JBNU iSchool spans two departments, the Department of Library and Information Science (LIS) and Department of Records and Archives Management (RAM). JBNU LIS was established in 1979 and now offers a bachelor's program, three master's programs, and a doctoral program. The RAM was established in 2012 and provides master's and doctoral programs. Combined, the JBNU iSchool currently has 12 doctoral students, 82 master’s students and 150 undergraduates iSchool Contacts JungWon Yoon Representative Information behaviors and Scholarly communication Contact Contact Contact