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View all communities Black Coalition The purpose of the Black Coalition is to connect and support Black information researchers and professionals (in the iSchools organisation). We aim to build a coalition formed and directed by Black information professionals’ needs and interests. Black Coalition Officers 2025 iConference Symposium on Algorithmic Bias and Racial Health Equity Black Coalition Panel Discussion at iConference 2025 Date: March 13th, 2025 Time: 8 PM London, 4 PM New York, 3 PM Milwaukee/Minnesota via Zoom Overview: The Black Coalition of the iSchools organization held a virtual session to discuss Algorithmic Bias and Racial Health Equity. We discussed current research on algorithmic bias and cultural appropriateness of Chatbots. We solicited from the attendees input concerning emerging research and gaps in our understanding of how to detect and measure bias. Agenda Welcome to iConference by Dr. Devan Donaldson , Associate Professor, Indiana University Introduction and Brief account of Black Coalition, mission and vision. Black coalition’s theme: Algorithm Bias and Racial Health Equity by Professor Lionel Robert Introduction of the keynote speaker by Dr. Rebecca Stallworth, Assistant Professor Keynote Address: Algorithmic bias and cultural appropriateness in Chatbots - Dr. Charles Senteio, Associate Professor Question and answer session with the keynote speaker Forum comments and contributions Closing Remarks by Dr. Rebecca Stallworth Watch the Recording Meet the Officers Rebecca Stallworth Black Coalition Co-Chair Simmons University United States of America Contact Charles Senteio Black Coalition Co-Chair Rutgers United States of America Contact Lionel Robert Black Coalition Co-Chair University of Michigan United States of America Contact

iConference poster sessions provide an opportunity for present and future thought-leaders to display and discuss their research with key members of the information field. Back to Tracks Posters iConference poster sessions provide an opportunity for present and future thought-leaders to display and discuss their research with key members of the information field. We welcome submissions of posters presenting new work, preliminary results and designs, or educational projects. Submitted posters must be original work, not published elsewhere. First submissions will consist of a written poster proposal. After reviews are complete, accepted authors will then create a final graphical poster for presentation at the iConference. Navigation Info Guidelines First Submission Final Submission Presenting On-Site Timeline Chairs Review Process All poster proposals submitted to the iConference undergo a rigorous double-blind review process. Each poster is reviewed by at least two reviewers independently. The selection of posters is carefully made by the three track chairs based on the reviewers' evaluations. The confidentiality of the submitted poster proposals is maintained during the entire review process. The poster proposals are evaluated based on innovation, contribution, and quality of reasoning and writing. Submitted posters must be original works and must not have been published elsewhere. Presentation All accepted posters will be presented virtually during iConference 2026 on the SCOOCS platform . Similar to research papers, they will be presented one-at-a-time in a series of individual presentations. Additionally, authors have the opportunity to present on-site if they can travel. Poster presentations have a duration of 5 minutes followed by a short Q&A each and presenters can choose whether to use slides or their graphical posters for visualization. Presentation instructions can be found here . All accepted graphical posters will be shown in virtual poster booths and are accessible for registered participants 24/7. All authors who presented online will also have the opportunity to present on-site. Publication Accepted completed posters and final poster abstracts will be published in the IDEALS open repository . Authors are also allowed to deposit their work into their school's institutional repository. Best Poster Award The best Poster will be awarded with a sum of USD 300 . Guidelines Conditions : It is mandatory that at least one author of each accepted submission registers during the Early Bird registration period to present their work at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withhold publication if these conditions are not met. All posters must adhere to the complete guidelines. Submissions that do not conform to the lengths defined are subject to desk rejection by the chairs. All posters must be original work, not published elsewhere. All submissions will be made using the secure ConfTool submission system. Length : Up to 2,500 words (excluding captions and references) Language : English Template : iConference Poster Track Template Pre-Recorded Presentations (optional): Presenters can hand in a pre-recording of their poster presentation. This recording will be available in the media library of the virtual conference platform for all participants 24/7 after the live presentation. Pre-recorded poster presentations are due Feb. 09, 2026 . Please follow the presentation and recording submission guidelines . Submit Pre-recording First Submission First submissions can be uploaded to the ConfTool submission site. The deadline for the first submissions is 15 September 2025 . Format : PDF Written Poster Proposal: Up to 2,500 words (excluding references) describing your research or project Template : iConference Poster Track Template Keywords : All submissions must include at least three keywords Anonymization : Author-identifying elements must be excluded from first submissions to facilitate double-blind review. Authors are encouraged to cite their own work in the third person, e.g., avoid “As described in our previous work [10], …” and instead use “As described by [10], …”. File Naming : Please use all or part of your poster title as the file name Note: Please do not submit the graphical poster in the first submission phase. After acceptance of your written poster proposal, you will be required to submit your actual poster in the final submission phase. Final Submission Final Written Poster Proposal Submission Authors of accepted posters will submit a final version containing author-identifying information. Final versions should be uploaded to ConfTool by 09 February 2026 . Format : doc, docx Template : iConference Poster Track Template Keywords : All submissions must include at least three keywords Please follow the Conference Poster Accessibility Guidance . Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all substantive content, including numeric and bibliographic data. Manuscripts will not be copy edited by iConference organizers. Final Poster Submission Authors of accepted poster proposals will submit the final graphical poster containing author-identifying information and the Conftool ID of the poster. The final Poster should be uploaded to ConfTool by 09 February 2026 . Format : A1 PDF Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all substantive content, including numeric and bibliographic data. Posters will not be copy edited by iConference organizers . Acceptance of the final submission is conditional on the completion of changes that were identified during review. In making these changes, authors must adhere to the word limit of 2,500 words for their written proposal in the interest of fairness. If necessary, we suggest having a professional editor help identify redundant words and thoughts. Authors have to provide details of these changes with their final submission. These details will be entered into ConfTool using the open field titled Remarks on This Contribution Section . Posters that do not comply with the final submission requirements will be removed and not published in the IDEALS open repository. Presenting On-site Presenters of accepted posters can optionally request to present their poster onsite in addition to the mandatory virtual presentation. If the author has requested an additional poster presentation slot on-site in Edinburgh , presenters need to provide a physical copy of their poster, which will be displayed on poster racks in the conference venue. The dimensions of your physical poster should not exceed 59,4 × 84,1 cm / 23,3 x 33,1 inches (equals A1 format). As with the virtual presentation, you will present your poster in a dedicated session. Your 5-minute presentation will be followed by a short Q&A. You are welcome to use slides or your graphical poster for visualization. Presenting On-site Timeline Submission portal opens: June 2025 Deadline for written poster proposal: 15 September 2025 Decision notification date: mid November 2025 Final camera-ready written proposal due: 09 February 2026 Final graphical poster due: 09 February 2026 Pre-recording of presentations due: 09 February 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Poster Chairs Misita Anwar Poster Chair Swinburne University Australia Contact Carla Teixeira Lopes Poster Chair University of Porto Portugal Contact Rachel Flaming-May Poster Chair The University of Tennessee Knoxville USA Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference 2026 in general. Contact

On most second Thursdays of the month, the NA iSchool heads meet in a virtual cocktail hour. There is usually no agenda, but we always welcome someone suggesting an item to discuss ahead of time. We use these meetings to share our experiences, problems, and initiatives. Back Cocktail Hour On most second Thursdays of the month, the NA iSchool heads meet in a virtual cocktail hour. There is usually no agenda, but we always welcome someone suggesting an item to discuss ahead of time. We use these meetings to share our experiences, problems, and initiatives. This event is per invitation only. Meet the Officers Keith Marzullo North America Chair University of Maryland College Park, USA Contact

You can find registration and access information for iConference 2026 here. Back to iConference Registration & Access Program Overview Registration Rates Registration Platform iConference App Virtual iConference Platform Program overview iConference 2026 will again be hosted in hybrid format: The virtual academic program will take place from 23 - 26 March 2026 and the on-site academic program will take place from 29 March - 02 April 2026 in Edinburgh. iConference tracks Virtual Physical Full Research Papers ✔ ✔ Short Research Papers ✔ ✔ Posters ✔ ✔ Spanish-Portuguese Research Papers ✔ ✔ Chinese Research Papers ✔ ✘ Workshops & Panels ✘ ✔ Student Symposium ✘ ✔ Doctoral Colloquium ✔ ✔ Early Career Colloquium ✘ ✔ Registration Rates The virtual part of conference is included in all registrations. You can choose between virtual only and full conference (including the onsite part in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK). All accepted Paper and Poster submissions must be presented virtually to enable participants who cannot travel to attend their preferred sessions. Authors who would like to additionally present on-site, should register for the full conference option. Virtual only Dates through 31 Jan. 2026 1 Feb. - 28 Feb. 2026 1 Mar. - 16 Mar. 2026 Regular Registration 280 USD 330 USD 380 USD First Time Regular Registration¹ 260 USD 310 USD 360 USD Ph.D. Student Registration² 100 USD 120 USD 140 USD Bachelor / Master Student Registration² 50 USD 70 USD 90 USD ¹ This rate applies to participants who register for the iConference the very first time. ² Proof of enrollment is required during registration (e.g. student ID). Full conference Dates through 31 Jan. 2026 1 Feb. - 28 Feb. 2026 1 Mar. - 16 Mar. 2026 Regular Registration 650 USD 750 USD 900 USD First Time Regular Registration¹ 630 USD 730 USD 880 USD PhD Student Registration² 320 USD 355 USD 390 USD Bachelor / Master Student Registration² 270 USD 305 USD 340 USD Registration Platform Please register to participate in iConference 2025. Registration is now open on the iConference 2026 ConfTool website. Register now! Registration Terms & Cancellation Policy iSchools member schools are eligible to claim their free iSchools iConference Membership package including one free virtual iConference registration. Please contact iSchools Staff for more information. iConference Features 1 2 13 1 1/13 Download the iConference App Accessing the virtual platform The virtual part of iConference 2026 takes place on the virtual event platform SCOOCS. Virtual iConference Platform Virtual iConference Platform Guide Virtual iConference First Step: Invitation Second Step: Login Third Step: Join A Session You will receive an invitation email in March 2026, sent to the email account you used for registration on ConfTool . The link in the email leads directly to your personal page for setting a password. Please check your spam folder if you do not see the invitation email in your inbox. For best experience, please join the platform as soon as possible. Zoom test rooms will be available until the start of the conference to test access and equipment. A Join button will appear 15 minutes prior to the start of the session. We advise presenters to join early, the Zoom hosts will give you co-host rights. You can always request a new invitation email yourself. After navigating to the virtual conference venue, please click on the Lost your invitation email? link. If you have issues accessing the platform, contact iSchools staff . How to join the virtual iConference 2026? Important Links Conference Home Travel Information & Hotels SCOOCS Submission Tracks Letters of Invitation

iConference papers push the boundaries of information scholarship, explore core concepts and ideas, and help identify new technological and conceptual configurations. Back to Tracks Full Research Papers iConference papers push the boundaries of information scholarship, explore core concepts and ideas, and help identify new technological and conceptual configurations. Full Research Papers should present new and original research results from empirical investigations and experiments, or from theory and model development. Full Papers must break new ground and provide substantial support for its results and conclusions. Papers presenting a new system design or implications for design are also encouraged. Submitted papers must be original work, not published elsewhere. Navigation Info Guidelines First Submission Final Submission Presenting On-Site Timeline Chairs Review Process All research papers submitted to the iConference undergo a rigorous double-blind review process. Each paper is reviewed by at least two reviewers independently. The selection of papers is carefully made by the three track chairs based on the reviewers' evaluations. The confidentiality of the submitted papers is maintained during the entire review process. The papers are evaluated based on innovation, contribution, and quality of reasoning and writing. Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been published elsewhere. Presentation All accepted papers will be presented virtually during iConference 2026 on the SCOOCS platform in a 20-minutes presentation followed by 10 minutes Q&A; presentation instructions can be found here . All authors who presented online will also have the opportunity to present additionally on-site. Publication Accepted papers will be published in Information Research (IR), an established international peer-reviewed open access journal indexed in Scopus , Web of Science Core Collection , and DBLP . Best Paper Award The winner of the Award for the Best Full Research Paper receives a sum of USD 1,000 . Guidelines Conditions : At least one author of each accepted submission must register during the Early Bird registration period to present their work at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withhold publication if these conditions are not met. All papers must adhere to the complete guidelines. Submissions that do not conform to the lengths defined are subject to desk rejection by the chairs. All papers must be original work, not published elsewhere. All submissions will be made using the secure ConfTool submission system . Length : Up to 6,000 words (excluding captions and references) Language : English Please use one of the provided Templates : (DocX) Information Research Journal Template (Latex) Information Research Journal Template Information Research Journal: Author Guidelines Pre-Recorded Presentations (optional): Presenters can submit a pre-recording of their paper presentation additionally to their mandatory live presentation during the virtual iConference. This recording will be available in the media library on the virtual conference platform for all participants 24/7 after the live presentation. Pre-recorded paper presentations are due 09 February 2026 following the guidelines . Deliver your pre-recorded presentation here: Submit Pre-Recording First Submission First submissions can be uploaded to the ConfTool submission site. The deadline for the first submissions is 15 September 2025 . Format : PDF Font: Lora - Download https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/lora https://www.fontshare.com/fonts/lora Keywords : When uploading to the submission system, select at least three keywords. These keywords do not need to appear in the submission document itself. Anonymization : Author-identifying elements must be excluded from first submissions to facilitate double-blind review. Authors are encouraged to cite their own work in the third person, e.g., avoid “As described in our previous work [10], …” and instead use “As described by [10], …”. File Naming : Please use all or part of your paper title as the file name. Final Submission Authors of accepted papers will submit a final version containing author-identifying information. Final versions of accepted papers should be uploaded to ConfTool by 08 January 2026 . Format : doc, docx or LaTex Please use one of the provided Templates : (DocX) Information Research Journal Template (Latex) Information Research Journal Template Font: Lora - Download https://fonts.google.com/specimen/Lora https://fonts.adobe.com/fonts/lora https://www.fontshare.com/fonts/lora Keywords : When uploading to the submission system, select at least three keywords. These keywords do not need to appear in the submission document itself. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of all substantive content, including numeric and bibliographic data. Manuscripts will not be copy edited by iConference organizers. Acceptance of the final submission is conditional on the completion of changes that were identified during review. In making these changes, authors must adhere to the word limit of 6,000 words in the interest of fairness. If necessary, we suggest having a professional editor help identify redundant words and thoughts. Papers authors need to provide details of these changes with their final submission. These details will be entered into ConfTool using the open field titled Remarks on This Contribution Section . Papers that do not comply with the final submission requirements will be removed from the proceedings and not be published. Presentation All accepted papers will be presented virtually on the virtual iConference SCOOCS platform with a 20-minutes presentation followed by a 10 minutes Q&A; presentation instructions can be found here . Presenters can optionally request to present their paper onsite in addition to their virtual presentation. If the author has requested an additional paper presentation slot on-site in Edinburgh, at least one author of the accepted submission must register for the on-site part of iConference 2026 during the Early Bird registration period to present their work onsite in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. The organizers reserve the right to withhold the presentation slot if these conditions are not met. Presenting On-site Timeline Submission portal opens: June 2025 Submission deadline: 15 September 2025 Decision notification date: mid November 2025 Final camera-ready versions due: 08 January 2026 Video presentations submission due: 09 February 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Full Research Paper Chairs Hanna Carlsson Full Research Papers Chair Linnaeus University Sweden Contact Yuxiang (Chris) Zhao Full Research Papers Chair Nanjing University China Contact Douglas W. Oard Full Research Papers Chair University of Maryland USA Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference 2026 in general. Contact

iConference papers push the boundaries of information scholarship, explore core concepts and ideas, and help identify new technological and conceptual configurations. Back to Tracks Chinese Research Papers This track offers an excellent opportunity for scholars, researchers, and professionals worldwide to understand and exchange views about the past, present, and future of the development of Information Resource Management in the Chinese speaking community. Participants from all over the world, knowledgeable in Chinese language, are welcome to submit. Submissions to this track should be in Chinese language. An English version of the title, abstract, and keywords of the paper is required in addition to the Chinese ones. The Chinese Paper track will take place virtually during the online part of the iConference 2026. Navigation Chinese English Publishers Chairs 概览 本次华人论坛将为世界各地的专家学者围绕华人社区信息资源管理的发展提供相互交流和思想碰撞的国际平台。本次中文论坛欢迎来自世界各地的学者用中文提交稿件。论文必须用中文撰写。除中文标题、摘要和关键词外，还必须提交英文标题、摘要和关键词。 本中文论坛只接受原创研究论文。论文需要展示实证或实验研究结果，或理论和模型构建结果。提交的论文必须具有一定的理论创新性，充分阐述研究结论。 评审流程 所有提交至 iConference 的研究论文均需经过严格的双盲评审流程。每篇论文至少由两位评审员独立审阅。三位评审委员会主席将根据评审员的评估，精心筛选论文。在整个评审过程中，论文的保密性将得到严格保护。评审将基于论文的创新性、贡献以及论证和写作质量进行评估。提交的论文必须是原创作品，且未在其他地方发表过。 论文展示 iConference 2026 上所有被接受的中国论文都将在线展示和报告。 论文发表 所有被录用的论文将被推荐在信息资源管理学科的相关中文期刊上发表。 投稿说明 所有论文需遵守完整的投稿指南，不符合要求的稿件将被中文论坛主席拒稿。 要求 每篇被接受的投稿至少有一位作者必须在“早鸟”注册期间注册，以便在 2026 年 iConference 上展示其作品。如不符合上述条件，主办方保留拒绝发表的权利。 投稿论文必须是未公开发表的原创性研究成果。 论文字数限制： 8.000-12.000字 论文及演讲语言 ：中文 模板 ：见附件 首轮提交： 访问ConfTool 创建帐户并开始提交过程。 稿件格式： PDF 关键词 ：所有稿件必须包含至少三个关键词。 英文元数据： 所有稿件必须包含相应的英文标题、摘要和关键词。请在ConfTool 中使用英文标题、摘要和关键词。 匿名化 ：首次提交请删除作者信息以便双盲审稿。作者信息将包含在录用论文的最终版本中。 稿件命名： 请使用论文标题作为文件名。 最终版提交： 录用论文的作者须提交包含作者信息的最终版本稿件。录用论文的最终版本应在2026年1月08日之前上传至ConfTool 。 稿件格式： .doc 或者 .docx 关键词： 所有稿件必须包含至少三个关键词。 英文元数据：所有稿件必须包含相应的英文标题、摘要和关键词。 作者需要为所提交内容的准确性负责，包括数字和引文数据。iConference组织者将不会对稿件进行校对审查。 稿件录用将取决于作者是否根据审稿意见做出合理的稿件修订。在稿件修订过程中，作者依然需要遵守稿件字数限制。如有必要，我们建议请专业编辑帮助对稿件进行删减。 作者还将在提交最终版本时提供稿件修改说明，可以上传至ConfTool 的 Remarks on This Contribution Section 部分。 演示 每份被接受的手稿都需要至少有一名作者在早鸟注册期间注册参加会议，才能在 iConference 2026 会议上进行虚拟展示。 所有被录用的论文都必须在 SCOOCS 虚拟 iConference 平台上进行线上演示，演示时长为 20 分钟，随后进行 10 分钟的问答环节；演示说明可在此处查看。 有关如何进行线上或虚拟演讲的详细信息可在此处查看 （仅提供英文版）。 预录演示（可选）：除了在虚拟 iConference 上必须进行的现场演示外，演示者还可以提交一份论文演示的预录视频。该视频将在现场演示结束后全天候 24/7 开放至虚拟会议平台的媒体库，供所有参会者使用。预录演示的截止日期为 2026 年 2 月 9 日，具体截止日期请遵循以下指南。请在此处提交您的预录演示视频： Submit Pre-Recording 关键时间点 投稿系统开放 ：2025年6月 投稿截止日期 ：2025年10月20日 录用通知 ：2025年12月 最终版本提交截止日期 ：2026年01月08日 视频演示提交截止日期：2026年2月9日 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. English This track offers an excellent opportunity for scholars, researchers, and professionals worldwide to understand and exchange views about the past, present, and future of the development of Information Resource Management in the Chinese speaking community. Participants from all over the world, knowledgeable in Chinese language, are welcome to submit. Submissions to this track should be in Chinese language. An English version of the title, abstract, and keywords of the paper is required additionally to the Chinese ones. The Chinese Paper track will take place virtually at the online part of the iConference 2026. Best Paper Award The winner of the Award for the Best Chinese Research Paper receives a sum of USD 1,000 . Review Process All research papers submitted to the iConference undergo a rigorous double-blind review process. Each paper is reviewed by at least two reviewers independently. The selection of papers is carefully made by the three track chairs based on the reviewers' evaluations. The confidentiality of the submitted papers is maintained during the entire review process. The papers are evaluated based on innovation, contribution, and quality of reasoning and writing. Submitted papers must be original works and must not have been published elsewhere. Presentation All accepted Chinese papers will be presented virtually at iConference 2026. Publication All accepted papers will be recommended for publication in top Chinese journals of information resource management. Guidelines Papers must adhere to the guidelines and templates below. Submissions that do not conform to the guidelines and templates are subject to rejection by the chairs. Requirements At least one author of each accepted submission has to register mandatory during the Early Bird registration period to present their work at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withhold publication if these conditions are not met. Papers must be original work, not previously published. Author-identifying information must be removed from first submissions to facilitate double-blind review. Author information will be included with the final version of accepted papers. Word limit for papers: 8.000-12.000 words Template Please click here to download the specified template in Chinese. First round of submission Please register for an account at ConfTool and begin the submission process from there. Manuscript format : PDF Keywords : All manuscripts must contain at least three keywords. English Metadata : All manuscripts should include the corresponding English title, abstract and keywords. Please use the English title, abstract and keywords in ConfTool . Anonymization : Please delete the authors’ information for the first round of submission for double-blind review. Author information will be included in the final version of the accepted paper. Manuscript Name : Please use the title of the paper as the file name. Final Submission The author of the accepted paper must submit a final version of the manuscript with the authors’ information. The final version of the accepted papers should be uploaded to ConfTool by 08 January 2025 . Manuscript format : .doc or .docx Keywords : All manuscripts must contain at least three keywords. English Metadata : All manuscripts should include the corresponding English title, abstract and keywords. Authors are responsible for the accuracy of their submissions, including figures and citation data. The iConference organizers will not proofread the manuscript. Acceptance will depend on whether the author has made reasonable revisions based on the reviewers’ comments. The manuscript still needs to follow the word limit after the revision. If necessary, we recommend that professional editors be hired to assist in reducing the length of the manuscript. It is also required for authors to provide a description of their revisions and upload it to the Remarks on This Contribution Section on ConfTool . Presentation All accepted papers will be presented mandatory virtually on the virtual iConference SCOOCS platform with a 20-minutes presentation followed by a 10 minutes Q&A; presentation instructions can be found here . Pre-Recorded Presentations (optional ): Presenters can submit a pre-recording of their paper presentation additionally to their mandatory live presentation during the virtual iConference. This recording will be available in the media library of the virtual conference platform for all participants 24/7 after the live presentation. Pre-recorded paper presentations are due 09 February 2026 following the guidelines . Deliver your pre-recorded presentation here: Questions For general inquiries about the iConference 2026, please write to admin@ischools-inc.org . Submit Pre-Recording Timeline Submission portal opens: mid June 2025 Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 Decision notification date: Mid December 2025 Final camera-ready versions due: 08 January 2026 Pre-recording submission due: 09 February 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. 出版商 / Publishers · 《北京档案》Beijing Archives · 《大学图书馆学报》Journal of Academic Libraries · 《档案管理》Archives Management · 《档案学刊》Academic Journal of Archives · 《档案学通讯》Archives Science Bulletin · 《档案学研究》Archives Science Study · 《档案与建设》Archives & Construction · 《国家图书馆学刊》Journal of the National Library of China · 《竞争情报》Competitive Intelligence · 《科技情报研究》Scientific Information Research · 《农业图书情报学报》Journal of Library and Information Science in Agriculture · 《情报科学》Information Science · 《情报理论与实践》Information Studies: Theory and Application · 《情报学报》Journal of the China Society for Scientific and Technical Information · 《情报资料工作》Information and Documentation Services · 《数据分析与知识发现》Data Analysis and Knowledge Discovery · 《数字人文研究》Digital Humanities Research · 《数字图书馆论坛》Digital Library Forum · 《图书馆》Library · 《图书馆工作与研究》Library Work and Study · 《图书馆建设》Library Development · 《图书馆理论与实践》Library Theory and Practice · 《图书馆论坛》Library Tribune · 《图书馆杂志》Library Journal · 《图书情报工作》Library and Information Service · 《图书情报研究》Library and Information Studies · 《图书情报知识》Documentation, Information and Knowledge · 《图书与情报》Library and Information · 《现代情报》Journal of Modern Information · 《信息资源管理学报》Journal of Information Resources Management · 《浙江档案》Zhejiang Archives · 《智库理论与实践》Think Tank: Theory and Practice · 《知识管理论坛》Knowledge Management Forum · 《中国科技期刊研究》Chinese Journal of Scientific and Technical Periodicals · 《中国图书馆学报》Journal of Library Science In China Chinese Research Papers Chairs Marcia Lei Zeng Chinese Papers Chair Kent State University United States Contact Yuenan Liu Chinese Papers Chair Renmin University of China China Contact Jiangping Chen Chinese Papers Chair University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign United States Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference 2025 in general. 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The iSchools Organization maintains a global network of leaders and schools in the field of information science. We promote interdisciplinary and cross-continental collaboration amongst members. Institutional Membership The iSchools Organization maintains a global network of leaders and schools in the field of information science. We promote interdisciplinary and cross-continental collaboration amongst members. Flyer English Flyer Spanish Flyer Chinese Member Benefits Access to iSchools Leaders Mailing Lists iSchools heads and representatives get access to dedicated regional and leaders listservs. Job Postings All iSchools members can submit unlimited job ads , which will be promoted on the website and the iSchools channels. iSchools Database Entry Members have their very own and dedicated database entries , featuring their school and key contacts. Discounts iSchools Members receive discounts for events, workshops, and training sessions for their school. Promotion at iConferences All members receive a free virtual booth for all upcoming iConfences including a free virtual iConference registration for a booth representative. Newsletter Receive featured stories and up to date news about events, initiatives, and projects regonally and globally. Member iSchools can submit items to be featured in the newsletters, which are sent out to all members world-wide on a weekly basis. iSchools Grant Program The iSchools organization maintains a research fund for the benefit of its member schools. Grants with a total of up to $20,000 USD are awarded to successful applicants annually to support their research. Dedicated Regional and Global Activities Become an integral part of your regional activities, initiatives, and projects. Foster collaboration with member schools on a regional or global scale. Membership Dues Membership Levels Criteria for being recognized as an iSchool are not rigid, but members are expected to have substantial sponsored research activity, engagement in the training of future researchers (usually through an active, research-oriented doctoral program), and a commitment to progress in the information field. iSchools membership spans six membership levels. Each new member is entitled to select the membership level that it feels best represents the level of support and leadership that it wishes to maintain within the organization. Levels are not assigned and should not be construed as a rating system. Prospective members should indicate their desired membership level on their application. Schools are expected to enroll at the highest membership level in accordance with the size, resources, and structural limitations of their schools. Schools are encouraged to move up in the membership hierarchy when appropriate and may do so during the annual renewal period. Corresponding annual dues are shown in USD: iCaucus - $5000 This is our most prestigious membership level and indicates the highest possible support for the organization and its role in shaping the future of the information field. iCaucus schools each get five votes in choosing the Board of Directors. Enabling - $4000 Our second-highest membership level is indicative of a strong desire to enable the organization’s work. Enabling-level schools each get four votes in choosing the Board of Directors. Sustaining - $3000 This membership level reflects the commitment to the iSchools mission and vision. Sustaining schools each get three votes in choosing the Board of Directors. Supporting - $2000 Our Supporting membership level enables additional support and resources for the organization and the community. Supporting schools each get two votes in choosing the Board of Directors. Basic - $1000 The Basic level provides full organizational membership at an affordable price. Basic schools each get one vote in choosing the Board of Directors. Associate - $300 The Associate* category is for schools that do not yet meet the requirements for the full membership listed above. Associate schools are included in organizational discussions and meetings, but do not have voting rights. *Associate schools can petition to become full members during the annual renewal period. Become a Member

All iSchools member-institutions are welcome to provide news stories for publication on our iSchools News webpage, to be viewed by our followers worldwide. Submit a News Story All iSchools member-institutions are welcome to provide news stories for publication on our iSchools News webpage, to be viewed by our followers worldwide. Where appropriate, we may also promote these announcements in social media, including the iSchools Twitter and iSchools Facebook accounts. All news stories are expected to be of general interest to the greater information community. News submissions must include a link to a corresponding story on your school’s website (a generic link to your school’s home page is not sufficient); this link will be used for fact-checking, and to provide readers a means of getting more information. To accommodate our broad membership we aim for a balance in our news section. If you submit multiple simultaneous posts, they will be parsed out over time so as to avoid having one school’s news dominate the department at any given time. For iSchools members this is a free service as part of the membership benefits. To submit a news story, please fill out our form: Submit a News Story Contact Email Name of Submitter Name of University Name of School Suggested Headline Link to Story on Website To give you the most design freedom for your news story (formatting, images, etc.), please submit a .docx document or a PDF containing your news story. News Story .docx file Upload File Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Comment (optional) Submit Thank you! We will contact you about posting your news story. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Contact

Workshops build a new research community, strengthen an existing research community, or further advance a particular field. Back to Tracks Workshops & Panels The iConference is seeking proposals for Workshops & Panels that will engage our participants and augment the conference’s research content. The parameters of this track are broad. We seek workshop and panel proposals that may build a new research community, strengthen an existing research community, or further advance a particular field. We are open to panels, fishbowls, hackathons, and other events that invite commentary, are directly engaging, or seek participant input on ethical or policy issues. We can provide a space for learning, reflection, and relationship-building through installations or exhibitions. We encourage proposers to think creatively. Navigation Info Guidelines Template Timeline Chairs Information Please note that iConference 2026 will have a virtual and a physical component, but accepted Workshops & Panels will only be held physically on-site in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK! Participation must be open to all conference participants, with no additional fees. All organizers, speakers and participants are expected to purchase a full conference registration to take part. Presentation instruction will be provided with acceptance notifications. Guidelines Conditions : At least one workshop or panel proposer of each accepted submission must register during the Early Bird registration period for the full conference. The organizers reserve the right to cancel the reserved workshop or panel slot if these conditions are not met. All Workshops & Panels must adhere to the complete guidelines. Submissions that do not conform to the lengths defined are subject to desk rejection by the chairs. All submissions will be made using the secure ConfTool submission system . Language : English File type: PDF Special Requirements: The iConference does not provide funding for Workshops & Panels. If your proposed event has technical or logistical requirements with budget ramifications, you must articulate them clearly for consideration by the chairs. Promotional Materials: We encourage accepted workshop and panel convenors to prepare promotional material for their workshops and panels which could be shared prior to the conference via Social Media and mailing. Promotional material can be submitted by 09 February 2026 . Template Title: Your event’s descriptive title Type: i.e. workshop, panel, fishbowl, hackathon, etc. Organizer(s): Names and affiliations of the organizers, in preferred order of appearance for the program schedule. We encourage the inclusion of organizers from multiple institutions. Abstract: An abstract of up to 150 words that can be included in our program schedule. Description: Include an event description of up to 1,500 words (not including abstract). Event descriptions should address each of the following: Purpose and Intended Audience: Please state the audience to which your event is designed to appeal and the general themes that your workshop will address. Proposed Format: Describe how your event will be organized and structured. The format is up to you. Possible activities include: Panel presentations; Group brainstorming of research issues and questions; Breakout discussions of specific topics or challenges; Collaborative deliberation of a particular case study or problem; Creation of a bibliography, research agenda, manifesto, or other product. Engagement: Explain the strategies you will use to engage attendees. Note that if you plan to solicit abstracts, papers, or position statements in advance, you are expected to set up your own system or protocol for doing so (e.g., through a website, via email, etc.). Goals or Outcomes: State the goals and/or expected outcomes for your event. Also, include any plans to prepare a report, proceedings, wiki, or website to disseminate the results of your event. Relevance to the iConference: Briefly state the focus of your proposal topic and note the importance, relevance, value, and/or interest to the iSchool community. Provide a brief explanation of how this event will appeal to the audience both with respect to content and format. If the event has been associated with the iConference in the past or is part of an ongoing series, please explain. Duration : A typical iConference session runs 1.5 hours. Please indicate how many such sessions you expect your event to span. We consider the optimal duration to be one or two sessions, but longer events are possible under certain conditions. If requesting a longer event, include a draft schedule and justification for the extended time. Timeline Submission portal opens: mid June 2025 Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 Decision notification date: mid November 2025 Promotional Material submission deadline: 09 February 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Workshops & Panels Chairs Leo Appleton Workshops & Panels Chair University of Sheffield England Contact Iyra Buenrostro-Cabbab Workshops & Panels Chair University of the Philippines Philippines Contact Kate McDowell Workshops & Panels Chair University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign USA Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference in general. Contact

The locations of the iConference rotate annually to maximize representation and participation of the iSchools members in each region. iSchools members can apply to host the iConference. Edit Regional Rotation Hosting the iConference Application Questions Call for Hosting iConference Host Status Location 2028 2028 2026 Location 2026 Location 2027 Location 2027 Location 2027 Location Location Location The iConference host has been confirmed and applications for that year can no longer be considered. Location Application for hosting the iConference in the region is open. The iConference locations rotate annually to maximize representation and participation of the iSchools members in each region. North American Region European & African Region Asia Pacific Region iConference Regional Rotation iConference 2026 European / African Region Host confirmed iSchools members can apply to host iConference 2027 in the Asia-Pacific Region . iConference 2028 North-American Region Applications Closed 2026 2027 2028 Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, Scotland, UK iConference 2027 Asia-Pacific Region Applications Open iSchools members can apply to host iConference 2028 in the North-American Region . View Past iConferences Contact Hosting the iConference Only iSchools member institutions are eligible to apply for hosting the iConference. 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. The iConference series was established in 2005 by the iSchools organization , a growing worldwide association of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field, and preparing students to meet the information challenges of the 21st Century. Each annual iConference is hosted by a different iSchools member institution or co-hosted by members jointly. An openness to new ideas and research fields in information science is a primary characteristics of the event. Attendance has grown every year; participants appreciate the inspiring sense of community, high quality research presentations, and myriad opportunities for engagement. iConference participants do not need to be affiliated with an iSchool; all information scholars, researchers and practitioners are welcome. Global Exposure Professional Support A venue for Scholarship and Community The iConference attracts researchers and leaders in the field of information science around the world. Hosts showcase their school to a global audience, strengthen national and international bonds and bring the global community together. iSchools staff has years of experience in organising the iConference in all regions of our membership in the virtual, physical, and hybrid format. We support the hosts in all aspects of planning the iConference in accordance to their vision. The iConference is a venue for researchers worldwide to present their research and breakthroughs to a global audience in a virtual and physical environment. Established tracks provide various formats to interact and network with the community in engaging and inclusive ways. Become iConference Host Questions? Feel free to reach out to us anytime if you have questions! Contact

The iSchools Asia-Pacific Future Information Leaders Network (FIL network) was launched in 2024 wit the purpose to help students build their own network for international collaborations and promote activities of member schools for future generations to lead the information field. Asia Pacific Region All iSchools Communities iSchools Asia-Pacific Future Information Leaders Network About Meet the Committee Members Join Us Meet the Advisors About the AP-FIL Network The iSchools Asia-Pacific Future Information Leaders Network (AP-FIL network) was launched in December 2024 by the Asia-Pacific regional iSchools in conjunction with the iSchools Board. The purpose of this AP-iSchools community is to help students build their own network for international collaborations and promote activities of member schools for future generations to lead the information field. It aims to foster a collaborative environment among students from AP-iSchools, enabling them to engage in various activities and events that enhance their cross-cultural communication, collaboration, and cooperation skills in the information field. The AP-FIL network is currently co-advised by Prof. Tina Du, Prof. Chei Sian Lee, Prof. Di Wang, Prof. Lihong Zhou, and Prof. Atsuyuki Morishima. The AP-FIL Network Committee now includes 21 members nominated by 13 member schools. Ms. Wei Feng from Nanyang Technological University and Mr. Md Shofiqul Islam from Charles Sturt University are the current co-chairs, while Ms. Lu Cui from Renmin University of China and Ms. Yunyi Xiao from University of Tsukuba are the chairs-elect for next term. ! Widget Didn’t Load Check your internet and refresh this page. If that doesn’t work, contact us. Meet the Committee Members Wei Feng Co-Chair Nanyang Technological University Contact Lu Cui Chair-Elect Renmin University of China Contact Md Shofiqul Islam Co-Chair Charles Sturt University Contact Yunyi Xiao Chair-Elect University of Tsukuba Contact Rafiul Alam Committee Member Swinburne University of Technology Contact Arzoo Hira Committee Member Charles Sturt University Contact Jingpei Liao Committee Member Renmin University of China Contact Sungha Moon Committee Member Sungkyunkwan University Contact Janny Surmieda Committee Member University of the Philippines Contact Zengmin Wang Committee Member Wuhan University Contact Zhipeng Chen Committee Member Sun Yat-sen University Contact Sunwoo Lee Committee Member Sungkyunkwan University Contact Paiboon Manorom Committee Member Khon Kaen University Contact Indah Novita Sari Committee Member Monash University Contact Zhenyi Tang Committee Member Peking University Contact Dongyu Ye Committee Member Jilin University Contact Dan Anthony Dorado Committee Member University of the Philippines Contact Mali Li Committee Member Jilin University Contact Hanyu Miao Committee Member Wuhan University Contact Danni Su Committee Member Sun Yat-sen University Contact Saki Tetsumi Committee Member University of Tsukuba Contact Past Committee Members 2025 Joy Bhowmik Co-Chair Monash University Hyunsoo Yoon Co-Chair Sungkyunkwan University Co-Chairs: Joy Bhowmik, Monash University Hyunsoo Yoon, Sungkyunkwan University Chairs-Elect: Wei Feng, Wuhan University Md Shofiqul Islam, Charles Sturt University Committee Members: Rashika Bahl, The University of Melbourne Li-Kung Chi, National Taiwan Normal University Lu Cui, Renmin University of China Dan Anthony Dorado, University of the Philippines Barun Hwang, Sungkyunkwan University Mali Li, Jilin University Jingpei Liao, Renmin University of China Yuki Sugeno, University of Tsukuba Janny Surmieda, University of the Philippines Zhenyi Tang, Peking University Zengmin Wang, Wuhan University Lertchai Wasananikornkul, Khon Kaen University Yunyi Xiao, University of Tsukuba Dongyu Ye, Jilin University Stella Xin Yin, Nanyang Technological University Stay Connected with AP-FIL Network You are welcome to stay connected with the AP-FIL network and receive the latest updates by completing the form below. Your email will be added to our mailing list upon submission. Family Name* Middle Name (optional) First Name* E-Mail* University* Student status (undergraduate/master student/PhD student)* Your year of enrollment* Your planned graduation year Do you have any expectations for the FIL Network? Submit Meet the Advisors Tina Du Charles Sturt University Australia Contact Lihong Zhou Wuhan University China Contact Chei Sian Lee Nanyang Technological University Singapore Contact Atsuyuki Morishima University of Tsukuba Japan Contact Di Wang Renmin University of China China Contact

Associate Members Directory University of Applied Sciences Potsdam Department of Information Sciences Associate Germany Europe Member Since 2025 Visit School About The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam has established itself as one of the leading institutions in Germany thanks to its partially integrated education in the fields of information and data management, archives and library science. With a clear focus on practice-oriented learning and interdisciplinary cooperation, the Department of Information Sciences offers not only Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, but also tailor-made further education courses and is an important location for innovative research and teaching. iSchool Contacts Ulrike Wuttke International Officer Digital Humanities, Science Communication, Research Data Management, Open Science Contact Ellen Euler Dean of Department Information Sciences, Open Access, Open Data, Open Data Contact Christiane Strauß Coordination Study Programmes Contact