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Basic Members Directory Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Department of Library and Information Science Basic Spain Europe Member Since 2015 Visit School About The UC3M Department of Library Science and Documentation is a benchmark for the search, formulation and dissemination of responses to the demands posed by society in terms of information management, through its teaching, research and outreach activities. It frequently occupies positions in international rankings such as the QS or the Shanghai ranking. In 2015, it obtained international accreditation as a member of the iSchool consortium, an active network that leads and promotes the field of Information and Documentation at a global level. It has three affiliated research groups: ACRÓPOLIS, LEMI and TECNODOC. The department teaches a transversal subject in all the University's undergraduate degrees: Information Search and Use Techniques iSchool Contacts MIGUEL GARCIA-QUISMONDO Head of School Information Science Contact Sara Martínez Cardama Representative Library and Information Science Contact Contact

URI’s Master of Library and Information Studies is one of the first accelerated online MLIS programs, allowing students to complete within 2 years. This program provides professionals with knowledge and expertise in library and information services (across multiple sectors), management of information services, and information science, technology, and equity. Graduates benefit from the experiential education and mandatory internships offered, as well as the robust alumni network our longstanding institution maintains. With the mentorship of dedicated faculty and advisors, students can tailor programs in a personalized manner to fit their needs and choose from four optional tracks in Leadership, Information Equity, School Library Media, or Digital Media. < Back URI’s Master of Library and Information Studies is one of the first accelerated online MLIS programs, allowing students to complete within 2 years. This program provides professionals with knowledge and expertise in library and information services (across multiple sectors), management of information services, and information science, technology, and equity. Graduates benefit from the experiential education and mandatory internships offered, as well as the robust alumni network our longstanding institution maintains. With the mentorship of dedicated faculty and advisors, students can tailor programs in a personalized manner to fit their needs and choose from four optional tracks in Leadership, Information Equity, School Library Media, or Digital Media. Master's Programs Master’s in Library and Information Studies Accelerated online School Library Media Teacher Certification Program Accelerated online Content Areas Tracks available in Libraries, Leadership, and Transforming Communities; Information Equity, Diverse Communities, and Critical Librarianship; School Library Media; or Digital Media. Other areas of focus: public libraries, youth services, archives, academic libraries. Want more information? Visit Website Contact Us Melissa Franco Student Support Specialist online@uri.edu

Basic Members Directory Nova University Lisabon Information Management School Basic Portugal Europe Member Since 2013 Visit School About NOVA IMS is the School of Information Management and Data Science at Universidade Nova de Lisboa. This institute was created in 1989 as a response to the shortage of senior management specialists in information management, and the growing need to use information technologies. Today, NOVA IMS provides high-level education to more than 3,000 students, including Bachelor's, Postgraduate and Master's degrees iSchool Contacts Pedro Simões Coelho Representative Statistics Contact Contact Contact

Sustaining Members Directory University of Missouri School of Information Science and Learning Technologies Sustaining United States of America North America Member Since 2013 Visit School About The School of Information Science & Learning Technologies (SISLT) was founded in 1997. Our mission is to improve the professional practice of information specialists and learning technologists, as well as to advance the research on information, learning, and performance. SISLT offers graduate degrees in library and information science, archival studies, learning technologies and design, and an interdisciplinary Ph.D. in information science and learning technologies. We also offer graduate certificates in usability and user experience, online education, serious games and simulation design, and a new undergraduate program in serious games. SISLT is the home of Adroit Studios video game development lab, the Digitization Station for the preservation of audiovisual materials, the Information Experience Lab for usability and human-centered design, and WeMake Design & Learn Lab, an educational makerspace. iSchool Contacts Denice Adkins Director of School Genre Fiction Readers and Their Motivations, Latino/Hispanic Literacy Practices, Public Library Outreach to Underserved Populations Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory Kyungpook National University Department of Library and Information Science Basic South Korea Asia Pacific Member Since 2019 Visit School About Kyungpook National University (KNU) is one of the leading national universities in South Korea. The KNU iSchool offers a comprehensive bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral program in Library and Information Science, cultivating globally minded professionals who integrate knowledge of information, technology, and people to foster inclusive and sustainable information societies. The department actively engages in international scholarly exchange through the iSchool network, building strong collaborations with universities worldwide. At the graduate level, the KNU iSchool has been selected for Korea’s prestigious BK21 (Brain Korea 21) Program, a national initiative that supports advanced research and the development of world-class talent, positioning the department as a hub for training next-generation global leaders in information science. iSchool Contacts Eun Rha Representative Information behavior Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory University of Brest Alliance Universitaire de Bretagne (AUB) Basic France Europe Member Since 2024 Visit School About University of Brest (UBO) is the largest university in the Alliance Universitaire de Bretagne (AUB): Université de Bretagne Occidentale (UBO) / Université de Bretagne Sud (UBS) / Ecole Nationale d’Ingénieurs de Brest (ENIB). The initiative to join the iSchools comes from the emerging group on digital humanities, artificial intelligence, natural language processing and information retrieval in the Brittany region in France. PhD students are often co-supervised by faculty members of the three universities in the Alliance. More boradly, University of Brest offers more than 250 degree programmes in the fields of science, humanities, technology, medicine and law, to 23,000 students, among which 9% are international (representing 100 nationalities). More than 150 PhD theses are defended each year. Based on 34 research laboratories and conducted by 1300 researchers, research at UBO is organised into four research axes: Sea, Social sciences and Humanities, Digital Sciences and Mathematics, Health and agro-material. UBO promotes interdisciplinary exchanges and the emergence of innovative research projects. Examples of recent new PhD theses range from AI, to humor study and automatic scientific text simplification. iSchool Contacts Liana Ermakova Representative Natural language processing, information retrieval Contact Kimberly Page-Jones Representative Contemporary British Civilization, Romantic studies: poetry Contact Grégory Miura Representative Information and document management, Identifiers, metadata and standards Contact

iCaucus Members Directory University of California at Los Angeles Graduate School of Education and Information Studies iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 2005 Visit School About Our work is guided by the principles of individual responsibility and social justice, an ethic of caring, and commitment to the communities we serve. UCLA Ed&IS is dedicated to inquiry, the advancement of knowledge, the improvement of professional practice, and service to the education and information professions. We develop future generations of scholars, teachers, information professionals, and institutional leaders. iSchool Contacts Christina Christie Dean of School Accountability, evaluation and research methods Contact Robert Montoya Vice Chair of Departement Library and Information Studies Contact 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

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

Back to Past Conferences iConference 2020 Sustainable Digital Communities University of Borås, Oslo Metropolitan University Mar. 23 - 26, 2020 Proceedings Total registered virtual participants: 390 Full Research Papers: 27 (acceptance rate 30%) Short Research Papers: 48 (acceptance rate 50%) Posters: 76 (acceptance rate 60%) Workshops: 11 (8 cancelled due to format change) Sessions for Interaction and Engagement: 12 (1 cancelled due to format change) Doctoral Colloquium Participants accepted*: 35 Early Career Colloquium Participants accepted*: 11 Undergraduate Symposium Participants accepted*: 12 *not all accepted participants chose to take part Reviewer: 469 Participants per Region Conference Chairs Tor Arne Dahl Oslo Metropolitan University Helena Francke University of Borås Jan Nolin University of Borås Kjell Ivar Skjerdingstad Oslo Metropolitan University Organizers Proceedings Chairs: Anneli Sundqvist, Oslo Metropolitan University; Gerd Berget, Oslo Metropolitan University Full Research Papers Chairs: Toine Bogers, Aalborg University; Jannica Heinström, Oslo Metropolitan University Short Research Papers Chairs: Geoff Walton, Manchester Metropolitan University; Frances Johnson, Manchester Metropolitan University Posters Chairs: Masanori Koizumi, University of Tsukuba; Pamela McKenzie, University of Western Ontario Visions Chairs: Olof Sundin, Lund University; Kim Tallerås, Oslo Metropolitan University Workshops Chairs: Melanie Feinberg, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Henrik Jochumsen, University of Copenhagen Sessions for Interaction and Engagement Chairs: Martha Garcia Murillo, Syracuse University; Radhika Garg, Syracuse University; António Lucas Soares, University of Porto Doctoral Colloquium Chairs: Simon Burnett, Robert Gordon University; Anita Komlodi, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Doctoral Dissertation Award Chairs: Koraljka Golub, Linnaeus University; Stasa Milojevic, Indiana University; Lihong Zhou, Wuhan University Early Career Colloquium Chairs: Ann-Sofie Axelsson, Chalmers University of Technology; Isa Jahnke, University of Missouri Student Symposium Chairs: Terje Colbjørnsen, Oslo Metropolitan University; Carina Hallqvist, University of Borås Volunteer Chairs: Camilla Holm and Jennifer Lea Thøgersen, Oslo Metropolitan University; Kalle Carlsson and Hana Marcetic, University of Borås Local Organizing Committee Chair: Alen Doracic, University of Borås Sponsorship Chair: Nasrine Olson, University of Borås Conference Coordinator: Clark Heideger, The iSchools The Organizing Committee was responsible for the program. Program Committee Sponsors & Partners ⋆ Borås Stad ⋆ Monash University ⋆ Springer ⋆ National Science Foundation 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 2020 included members from 8 countries.

Sustaining Members Directory Indiana University Indianapolis Luddy School of Informatics, Computing and Engineering Sustaining United States of America North America Member Since 2017 Visit School About As the first school of its kind in the United States, the Indiana University School of Informatics and Computing is an innovator in a fast-paced and dynamic field. Our school on the IUPUI campus integrates computing, social science, and information systems design in unique ways. We explore how people use computing and technology to live, work, play, and communicate. At SoIC we apply our insights to developing innovative IT solutions that transform fields like health care, biology, business, law, entertainment, and media. More than 4,500 students including over 1,400 at SoIC study informatics on IU campuses. Our top-notch programs and highly regarded faculty prepare them for the power and possibilities in computing and information technology. iSchool Contacts Davide Bolchini Executive Associate Dean User Interfaces Contact Contact Contact

Associate Members Directory University of Denver Department of Research Methods and Information Science Associate United States of America North America Member Since 2020 Visit School About Located where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains, and now with the James C. Kennedy Mountain Campus adjacent to the Roosevelt National Forest, we embody the spirit of exploration and discovery that defines our region. The University of Denver is a private institution built on exploration through research and collaboration among educators and students, as well as local and global communities. This spirit of innovation paired with our signature 4D Experience and a core commitment to making a real difference in communities around the world leads to our recognized status as a Very High Research University (or "R1") by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With nationally recognized academic programs, a history of widespread influence, a forward-looking vision for a 21st century education and a deep commitment to promoting inclusion, we open a world of opportunity to students and empower them to make a difference around the world. iSchool Contacts Krystyna Matusiak Department Chair Research methods and Statistics Contact Contact Contact