Linnaeus University, iInstitute Application Deadline: May 21, 2023. PhD student in Computer and Information Science with an orientation in Digital Humanities – artificial intelligence for archives

Disciplines : History and Information-Communication Sciences (but scholars working in all areas of the humanities and social sciences are also invited to respond) 20 June 2023: Deadline for abstracts (3,000-5,000 char. excl. bibl. ref.) 10 July 2023: Notification of acceptance ; invitation to submit full article October 6, 2023 : Deadline for submission of full papers for review February 15, 2024 : Deadline for final version of full article First semester 2024 : Publication date Submissions in both French and English are welcome. Important note: no payment from the authors will be required. The link between books and events is historically evident. One need only think of Gabriel Naudé’s 1620 Discours contre les libelles or his other works published in connection with the events of his time (Vesuvius eruptions, the St. Bartholomew's Day massacre...). However, with the emergence of the mass press and "newspaper civilization" in the 19th century, the link between books and events seemed less obvious and has therefore been of less interest to researchers than the study of relationships between events and the press. The intent of this issue is to reopen this question and to further our understanding of book/event dynamics in different historical periods. While recent work in the humanities and social sciences has drawn attention to event-making processes in political and cultural life, this issue seeks to question more specifically the place of books (manuscript, printed or electronic books, audio books...) as well as the roles of different actors and of various book practices in such eventalization processes. Prospective authors are invited to submit proposals on topics of interest in the three following areas: 1 - When Books Become Events We seek proposals which explore the “eventalization” of books. Submissions can focus on case studies of books which “burst” onto the market or onto the public scene ; on how publishers and other actors (booksellers, librarians, advertisers, readers…) create and shape event narratives and discourses about books ; and on the creation of event-based or event-promoting cultural policies regarding books... We seek to encourage and renew the study of forms and logics of cultural mediation, advertising and information-documentation practices as they seek to characterize books as events. We also aim to question the role of new and emerging mediation dispositives (developed on social media for example) which contribute to the creation, analysis or debate surrounding books as events. 2 - How Events Transform Books Book history emphasizes the importance of long-term economic, informational or technological transformations as key explanatory factors of mutations in book design, production, use. We seek submissions which study how events such as crises, revolutions, wars, disasters and political regime changes also play a key role - at least occasionally - in the transformation of the book (its modes of production, circulation, or appropriation as well as book-related mediation and information-documentation processes) and in the course of its history. 3 - The Book as Memory of an Event We further invite proposals on the role of the book as a carrier of memory, as "memorabilia." This memorializing role can be conceived in a direct way, with books produced as vectors of the memory of contemporary (political, scientific, cultural ….) events or can be developed a posteriori as a privileged means to preserve circumstances or experiences of past events. We welcome submissions which explore and critically revisit the traditional or emerging roles of different actors (readers, book and information professionals, editorializers, influencers…) involved in the processes of memorialization, patrimonialization and commemoration of events through books.

University College London, Department of Information Studies Application Deadline: May 15, 2023. We are seeking to appoint Community Fellows (ten in total until summer 2024) to contribute to The Sloane Lab: Looking back to build future shared collections, led by University College London (UCL) in partnership with the Technische Universität Darmstadt, British Museum (BM) and Natural History Museum (NHM). The fellow will undertake creative, critical, practice and/or research-led projects with the Sloane Lab’s Knowledge Base and data, demonstrating the new forms of analysis and interpretation the project will unlock. The fellowship comes with an award of £7,500. We welcome applications from outside as well as inside the United Kingdom. The tenure of the fellowship does not require residency in the UK. All fellowships will be hosted remotely online. Applications to the fellowship are particularly welcomed from Global Majority Individuals. This advertised role offers an exciting opportunity for individuals with an interest in contributing to the Sloane Lab, including but not limited to, digital humanists, artists, computer and data scientists and heritage practitioners (community or institution based). The Fellows will exemplify the research capacity unlocked by the Sloane Lab, engage with its Knowledge Base and data directly by undertaking creative, critical and/or research-led projects with collections as data. Research areas may include but are not limited to local and family history, object biography, critical heritage, Indigenous and devalued knowledge, or the transferability of the technology developed by the Sloane Lab. Start Date (round two): 11th September or based upon negotiation End Date: The post is funded for 3 months

University of Sheffield, Information School Application Deadline: April 11, 2023. We have an exciting opportunity in the Information School at the University of Sheffield for an excellent researcher and inspiring teacher. We are looking to recruit a Lecturer in Librarianship or Information Management. If appointed to this post, you would play an important part in our continued success. You will have a PhD (or equivalent) in a field related to Librarianship or Information Management, a developing research profile, a proven teaching ability, a strong commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration, and will make a key contribution to advancing the School’s leading position in Library and Information Science. You will make a strong contribution to the further development of our research and teaching activities in Librarianship and/or Information Management; to the delivery of our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes including both on campus and distance learning programmes; and to the supervision and development of research students. You will collaborate with other relevant research groups and networks in the School, and across the University. As this role will involve supervising and supporting research students and colleagues you will be required to foster a culture of mutual support and collegiality.

Linnaeus University, iInstitute Application Deadline: May 5, 2023.

Digital literacy, “the ability to find, evaluate and communicate information on digital platforms” (Wikipedia, 2022), is one of the key skills needed by all levels of workers in the 21st century economy. Growth sectors such as renewable energy, software development, finance and the health sectors make particularly strong demands on digital skills in addition to the traditional reading, writing and maths skills. The research will investigate the level of digital literacy demanded by employers and the supply of skills among those entering the workforce. An analysis of job advertisements will be followed up with interviews with recruitment professionals in a sample of industries in Scotland. The researcher will also examine the digital literacy skills of apprentices and college leavers entering the workforce, starting with an examination of the digital skills elements of their qualifications. The study will compare approaches to digital literacy in the workforce in Denmark, a country with a similar population to Scotland, but a more productive economy. Evidence of the effect of digital literacy skills will come from the comparative study and will look at school leaving qualifications, post-school qualifications, employer demands and skills development in the workplace (work-based learning and apprenticeships). The research aims to address the following questions: What is the level of digital literacy of individuals entering the workforce? What are employers’ perceptions of digital literacy requirements? What are the gaps in digital literacy of entrants to the workforce? How does the support available to develop digital literacy skills impact on productivity? The research will inform skills development policy in Scotland in collaboration with Skills Development Scotland. The comparative study will also identify examples of implementation that will contribute to improved prospects for those entering the workforce and enhance national productivity. First Supervisor: Dr. David Haynes, Edinburgh Napier University The scholarship is available as a +3 (3 year PhD) or a 1+3 (Masters year and 3 year PhD) studentship depending on prior research training. This will be assessed as part of the recruitment process, however you can access guidance here to help you decide on which to apply for. The programme will commence in October 2023. The full ESRC studentship package includes, as advised by ESRC: An annual maintenance grant (stipend) Fees at the standard institutional home rate Students can also draw on a pooled Research Training Support Grant (RTSG)

University of Strathclyde, Computer and Information Sciences Application Deadline: April 12, 2023. The University of Strathclyde is appointing at all levels from Assistant to Full Professor. We are seeking talented new colleagues in areas of Information Retrieval, Information Behaviour, and Data Science and Analytics.

Kent State University, School of Information Application Deadline: April 13, 2023. This position involves online and/or face-to-face teaching and advising to prepare students for careers and professional contributions in the field of user experience. Service to professional organizations, the school, and the university is expected. Preference will be given to candidates with: Strong interest in, or track record of, excellence in university teaching or industry training, as well as commitment to student success Experience in industry or an interest in applied product research and/or user-centered approaches using qualitative or quantitative methodologies Experience with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard

University of Maryland, College Park, College of Information Studies Application Deadline: March 31, 2023. The College of Information Studies at the University of Maryland, College Park (Maryland’s iSchool), invites applications for a full-time, professional track lecturer, who is highly competent, energetic, collegial, and flexible, to join our exciting environment. The Lecturer will both teach and develop new curricula in the areas of cybersecurity and data science. The successful candidate will teach three courses per semester (fall and spring) while also working on development of new courses, programs, and curricula in this area. Teaching load may be reduced during periods of substantial curriculum development work. Some of the existing classes the successful candidate might teach include: Human-Centered Cybersecurity Decision-Making for Cybersecurity Ethical Hacking Cognitive Security Cyber Risk Modeling Data Science Modeling and Simulating Systemic Problems Management with Data and Models The successful candidate will teach at the undergraduate and graduate levels, engage in service to the profession and shared governance within the university, and participate actively in the life of the college.

Florida State University, College of Communication and Information (CCI) Application Deadline: March 31, 2023. Florida State University invites nominations, expressions of interest, and applications for the position of Dean in the College of Communication and Information (CCI). The University seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial leader and scholar who will support the mission of the College and continue its proud history of academic achievement, research, and service by faculty, students, and alumni. CCI is made up of three schools – the School of Communication, the School of Communication Science and Disorders, and the School of Information – which work together closely on a research portfolio that is vibrant, resilient, and diverse and seeks to solve society-wide issues in communication and information. The envisioned successful candidate will have national distinction as a scholar, researcher/practitioner, and educator with the accomplishments expected for appointment as a tenured full professor in one of the academic disciplines in the College. The next Dean must also exhibit substantial administrative leadership experience at a research university or comparable setting. To access the complete position profile, including a list of qualifications and information on how to apply, please visit https://www.spaexec.com/pd/FSUDCCI.pdf.

Strathclyde University, Computer and Information Sciences Application Deadline: March 26, 2023. We seek to recruit energetic, highly motivated scholars who will contribute to the research, teaching, and administrative activities of the school in the MSc and PhD programs. The successful applicant will have primary research interests and expertise in information behaviour or information retrieval. The appointee will be expected to teach on the Department’s masters programmes, with a particular focus on data science and information retrieval.

Strathclyde University, Computer and Information Sciences Application Deadline: March 26, 2023. We seek to recruit energetic, highly motivated scholars who will contribute to the research, teaching, and administrative activities of the school in the MSc and PhD programs. The successful applicant will have primary research interests and expertise in information behaviour or information retrieval. The appointee will be expected to teach on the Department's masters programmes. We particularly encourage applicants with practical library experience for the position in Information Behaviour.