All iSchools member-institutions are welcome to provide job listings for faculty and staff positions to be posted on our iSchools Jobs webpage. Submit a Job Opening All iSchools member-institutions are welcome to provide job listings for faculty and staff positions to be posted on our iSchools Jobs webpage, where they can be accessed by highly qualified information scholars, researchers and practitioners worldwide. For iSchools members this is a free service as part of the membership benefits. To submit a job opening, please fill out our form: Submit a Job Contact Email Name of University Name of School Job Title Application Deadline Brief Job Description Link to Job Ad University Logo (optional) Upload Logo Upload supported file (Max 15MB) Comments (optional) Submit Thank you! We will contact you about posting your job opening. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us! Contact

The section for Research and Supervision will focus on building research capacity and stimulating research connections and collaboration in joined projects on topics of mutual interest for the iSchools European Region and the wider iSchools Organisation. Back to EU Region Research & Supervision The Section for Research and Supervision will focus on building research capacity and stimulating research connections and collaboration in joined projects on topics of mutual interest for the iSchools European Region and the wider iSchools Organisation. Virtual webinars will be used for: Strengthening the capacity and connections of established researchers and supervisors Introducing early career researchers to the possibilities to build connections and to establish communities of practice Explore methods of research and capacity building of value to the Region and iSchool community Key topics of interest for 2022 – 2023 include the following; for each the emphasis would be on opportunities, examples and establishing connections for collaboration: Post-colonialism research Representing under-presented voices in information services (libraries, archives, museums and adjunct services) e.g. collection building, services for users with disabilities Autoethnography, reflexivity, journaling and other personal methods of research and capacity building Meet the Officers Marlene Holmner Research & Supervision University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa Contact Peter Bath Research & Supervision University of Sheffield Sheffield, United Kingdom Contact

The Doctoral Seminar Series is an ongoing forum in which doctoral students present their work to faculty and peers, and receive advice and mentorship from senior researchers. View all communities Doctoral Students The iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series is an ongoing forum in which PhD students can present and promote their research, and receive feedback from peers and more senior scholars. It also allows them to establish partnerships and collaborations across boundaries. PhD students at all stages of their academic career are welcome to listen or to present, regardless of location. Professors and experienced scholars are especially welcome to join in order to share their thoughts and to give feedback. Presenters are invited to structure their session as they like. The presentation does not need to be unique to the colloquium. It can be a rehearsal of a future conference presentation, or even preparation for the formal doctoral defense. Invite your supervisors and colleagues, bring your fellow PhD students, and let us make these sessions as dynamic and useful as possible. A dedicated listserv is available to stay in touch. Please contact Anika Meyer to join the group. Meet the Officers Romain Herault Doctoral Seminars Chair Linnaeus University Växjö, Sweden Contact Anika Meyer Doctoral Seminars Co-Chair University of Pretoria Pretoria, South Africa Contact Upcoming Events The iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series takes place every second month. Doctoral Students and Senior Researchers from all iSchools worldwide are invited to join the seminars. Please contact Anika Meyer to join the events. Multiple Dates iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series 2026 Wed, Oct 07 More info Learn more Multiple Dates iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series 2026 Wed, Dec 02 More info Learn more Presentation at the Doctoral Seminar Series PhD students at all stages of their academic career are welcome to present. Would you like to present? Please fill out the form below and we will find a slot for you! Priority will be give to iSchools member school PhD students. Last Name* First Name E-Mail-Address* Country* University* Department* PhD Phase (just started / in the middle / nearly finished) Proposed Presentation Topic I would like to present at one of the following dates 08 April 07 October 02 December In case you have questions or annotations, please feel free to add them here. Submit Presentation at the Doctoral Seminar Series PhD students at all stages of their academic career are welcome to present. Would you like to present? Unfortunately all presenting spots for the actual year are already booked, but new spots will become available in autumn for the upcoming year.

iConference 2026 Workshop overview Back to iConference iConference 2027 Workshops All iConference 2027 workshops will take place onsite in Wellington, New Zealand. Workshop participation is open to all onsite registrants without extra cost or registration. Please find below an overview of all XX workshops and hover over to find more information and download extra material if available. Workshop #628 (Re)Enlightening Language and Culture in Information Institutions Frye, Julie Marie 1; Barker, Maria 2 Rooted in the Enlightenment traditions of inquiry and civic progress, this workshop examines how everyday linguistic practices communicate (or contradict) information organization values. Facilitators present case study findings from a contemporary civic space shaped by both Enlightenment ideals and their historical exclusions: a bilingual (Spanish-English) U.S.-Mexico border library. Facilitators guide participants through structured analysis of the tensions between stated institutional values and linguistic realities. Participants apply thinking routines and participate in collaborative exercises to analyze linguistic contradictions in their organizations, reflect on ways to be (more) linguistically responsive, and foster transparent, authentic information cultures. To sustain momentum beyond the workshop, participants can join a network dedicated to advancing research on transparency, authenticity, and access. This network continues Enlightenment-inspired pursuits of collective inquiry, civic engagement, and inclusive information practices. Pre-work Invitation: Participants compile institutional materials (e.g., mission statements, website/marketing materials; course materials) for analysis during breakout sessions. 1: Appalachian State University, United States of America; 2: Sam Houston State University, United States of America Sunday, 29/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 1/119 (Re)Enlightening Language and Culture in Information Institutions Workshop #691 Translating Disaster Research to Action: Empowering Information Educators with Evidence and Strategies for Community Resiliency Mardis, Marcia 1; Tu-Keefner, Feili 2 ; Hobbs, April 3; Gomez, Denise 1 Libraries are increasingly called upon to serve as community touch points during disasters. Yet, their staff and their educational experiences lack formal training in crisis leadership, disaster preparedness, and trauma-informed service. This interactive panel convenes LIS researchers, educators, and practitioners to translate disaster research into actionable strategies for the information professions. Drawing on federally funded projects and national consultations, the session will engage participants with evidence-based recommendations for professional learning, innovative curriculum integration, and a dynamic natural crisis leadership research agenda. Participants will experience scenario exercises, collaborative agenda-setting, and frank discussions to identify gaps, share best practices, and co-create priorities for disaster-ready information organizations. Attendees will leave with practical resources, implementation ideas, and opportunities to contribute to a national movement for resilient libraries, accessible in a new digital Community Resiliency Toolkit to support ongoing professional learning. 1: Florida State University, United States of America; 2: University of South Carolina, United States of America; 3: NNLM Region 2, United States of America Sunday, 29/Mar/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 1/119 Translating Disaster Research to Action: Empowering Information Educators with Evidence and Strategies for Community Resiliency Workshop #802 From Language Proficiency to Learning Gains: promoting effective knowledge sharing among international audiences Charles, David; Carvalho do Amaral, Janaynne This workshop draws on experiences planning and delivering professional development workshops for international scholars. Using concrete examples from practice, the workshop examines recurring design and delivery tensions and explores how facilitators adapted workshop structure, engagement strategies, and reflective activities in response to language proficiency. In this workshop, participants will a) gain awareness about the challenges in knowledge sharing, b) design and delivery strategies for varying levels of English proficiency, c) design and delivery strategies for disciplinary and professionally diverse audiences. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, United States of America Monday, 30/Mar/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 2/05 From Language Proficiency to Learning Gains: promoting effective knowledge sharing among international audiences Workshop #785 Fostering a Future-Ready Information Workforce: Understanding the Field’s Needs and Challenges Across Three Empirical Studies Bergstrom, Tracy; Carroll, Ellen; McBride, Mark; Ruediger, Dylan Recent surveys and project work at Ithaka S+R have examined how researchers, library professionals, and other academic leaders are adapting to a rapidly changing information ecosystem shaped by the rise of artificial intelligence, advances in digital technology, and emerging best practices for inclusive, accessible, and ethical information stewardship. This work provides valuable insights for iSchools on the evolving competencies and professional capacities needed within the information workforce. Accordingly, this panel will present findings from three 2025 Ithaka S+R studies that highlight how information users and stewards are navigating technological, social, and institutional change. Panelists will discuss the implications of these findings for iSchool curricula, professional development, and the preparation of future leaders across the information and education sectors. Ithaka S+R, United States of America Monday, 30/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 2/05 Fostering a Future-Ready Information Workforce: Understanding the Field’s Needs and Challenges Across Three Empirical Studies Workshop #755 Envisioning Critical Climate Literacy Martell, Allan 1; Hossain, Khalid 2; Anwar, Misita 3; Markazi, Daniela 4; Nathan, Lisa 5 Climate-related information shapes the ways people understand, care for, and act around the topic of climate change. The ability to find, evaluate, use, and communicate information related to climate change is correlated with communities’ strategies to cope and adapt. Research has shown that anthropogenic climate change has historic roots in social, economic, and technological logics associated with modernity. These logics are embedded in the ways people use and process climate-related information to mitigate the impacts of extreme weather events and cope in case of disasters. The stakes of this area of research are fostering more critically informed and resilient communities and promoting climate justice. This interactive panel seeks to generate dialogue where panelists and the audience explore together how the evolving landscape of information policies, technologies, and infrastructures shapes the information worlds of climate change, and discuss ways to intervene in this space, such as strategies to resist and mitigate the harmful effects of misinformation and disinformation. 1: Indiana University Bloomington, United States of America; 2: Monash University, Australia; 3: Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; 4: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; 5: University of British Columbia Monday, 30/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 1/07 Envisioning Critical Climate Literacy Workshop #805 Reimagining hopeful futures: Embracing lessons and opportunities from Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Archer, Devon 1; Chancellor, Renate 2; Parvin, Nassim 3; Weatherspoon, Hakim 4 This panel critically examines the historical roots and essential roles of equity, inclusion, and belonging (EIB) initiatives in shaping research, teaching, administration, and industry, particularly in light of recent scrutiny and systematic dismantling. Drawing from a range of interdisciplinary perspectives—including information science, organizational studies, social science, and humanities—the session explores the broad consequences of eroding EIB commitments for knowledge production, educational outcomes, labor practices, professional advancement, and community well-being. Panelists will discuss what is at stake when these initiatives are mischaracterized and rolled back, as well as analyze the subsequent epistemic and communal losses and reconfigurations. The session also highlights opportunities in the present moment, featuring innovative programs and initiatives that build on the strengths of the past while inviting new collaborations and possibilities for the future. The session will culminate in a collective agenda in the form of a working paper centered on resilience, solidarity, and structural change. 1: The University of Michigan, United States of America; 2: Syracuse University, United States of America; 3: University of Washington, United States of America; 4: Cornell University, United States of America Monday, 30/Mar/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 1/06 Reimagining hopeful futures: Embracing lessons and opportunities from Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Workshop #663 Toward accessible information theories: Crowdsourcing plain language descriptions Hands, Africa 1; Švab, Katarina 2; Vanscoy, Amy 1; Merčun, Tanja 2 This intellectually engaging and creative workshop focuses on making information science theories more accessible for students and research participants. Come learn about our research project where we developed plain language descriptions of twelve classic information behaviour theories. We will discuss the challenges of making theory accessible to non-research audiences, and you will try your hand at creating plain language descriptions of theories through a crowdsourcing exercise with fellow workshop attendees. If you want to geek out about theory, have fun with other conference attendees, and come away with some useful ideas for your research and teaching, this workshop is for you! 1: University at Buffalo, United States of America; 2: University of Ljubljana Tuesday 31/Mar/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 1/06 Toward accessible information theories: Crowdsourcing plain language descriptions Workshop #114 Practical and Philosophical Approaches to Information Evaluation in an Age of Post-Truth and AI Saunders, Laura 1; Budd, John 2; Gorichanaz, Timothy 3 The panel will explore several approaches for teaching evaluation of information, including: how intellectual humility could position learners to consider different perspectives and update their opinions and beliefs; how “truth claims” can be verified from the standpoint of the objectivity of truth and of intellectual integrity; the evolving nature of facts; and an overview of existing research on the effectiveness of two approaches to evaluating fact-based information: lateral reading and probabilistic judgments, and how these approaches could inform library instruction and the preparation of librarians who will provide such instruction. An open discussion will follow. 1: Simmons University, United States of America; 2: University of Missouri, USA; 3: Drexel University, USA Tuesday 31/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 1/06 Practical and Philosophical Approaches to Information Evaluation in an Age of Post-Truth and AI Workshop #767 Documents in the Age of AI: What does the concept of documents offer in an LLM-saturated world? Østerlund, Carsten 1; Donner, Sascha 2; Shankar, Kalpana 3; Erickson, Ingrid 1; Kausch, John 4 From cave paintings to papyrus to data bases, documents have long materialized meaning and coordinated collective life. Today, generative AI floods us with text and reframes the “document” from fixed artifact to co-produced process. This shift strains norms of citation, provenance, accountability, and testimonial trust, while demanding new practices: disclosure of AI involvement, richer process metadata, and reproducibility protocols for stochastic outputs. It also reshapes how we write, search and read, raising risks of bias, discrimination, and hallucination. This panel brings together scholars of documentation, qualitative and quantitative scholars, and practitioners to ask: What does the concept of the document still buy us in an LLM-saturated world? Should assessment move from static artifacts and data to process-oriented evaluations of human–AI meaning-making? How do new forms of documents carry institutional structures and reveal organizational work? Bridging LIS, CSCW, and data-intensive research, we map emerging development, methods and governance for accountable, sustainable documentation in the age of AI. 1: Syracuse University, United States of America; 2: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Germany; 3: University College Dublin, Ireland; 4: Western University of Ontario, Canada Tuesday 31/Mar/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 1/06 Documents in the Age of AI: What does the concept of documents offer in an LLM-saturated world? Workshop #788 Overcoming Obstacles: Gamification Strategies for Information Literacy Instruction Whitney, Rachel 1; Andresen, Christine 1; Walden, Rachel 2; With instant access to unlimited information at our fingertips, facts are often obscured by misinformation, making it challenging to find evidence-based answers. Library and information science faculty play a crucial role in teaching students how to find and use credible sources, a lifelong literacy skill of increasing importance in the age of artificial intelligence. One strategy used to engage students is game-based learning, which intersects game elements within the education environment to increase satisfaction and improve learning outcomes. Game-based learning activities often incorporate complex digital tools, but technology is not required to create a successful gamified learning experience. Freely available activities requiring little or no technology can still positively impact learning outcomes and facilitate critical thinking. Without guidance on steps for practical implementation, faculty may struggle through the trial-and-error process of creating engaging instruction experiences. This session aims to remove barriers and support faculty developing and implementing game-based learning activities. 1: Medical University of South Carolina, United States of America; 2: Vanderbilt University, United States of America Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 1/06 Overcoming Obstacles: Gamification Strategies for Information Literacy Instruction Workshop #782 Digital Preservation: A Critical Vocabulary Frank, Rebecca D. 1; Acker, Amelia 2; Bettivia, Rhiannon 3; Cushing, Amber 4; Johnston, Jesse 1; Kriesberg, Adam 3; Polasek, Katherine 1; Shankar, Kalpana 4 This panel brings together contributors to the forthcoming MIT Press volume "Digital Preservation: A Critical Vocabulary" to explore how fundamental preservation concepts carry different meanings across disciplines. Terms like "authenticity," "record," and "risk" mean different things to scholars and practitioners in archival science, computer science, engineering, and management, for example. Through examining these varied interpretations, panelists will identify and discuss assumptions embedded in digital preservation standards and discourse that affect what gets preserved, how preservation work is conducted, and who will have access to digital information in the future. A preprint of the edited volume can be found here: https://digital-preservation-a-critical-vocabulary.pubpub.org/dash/overview 1: University of Michigan, United States of America; 2: Rutgers University, United States of America; 3: Simmons University, United States of America; 4: University College Dublin, Ireland Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 2/05 Digital Preservation: A Critical Vocabulary Workshop #708 North–South Dialogues for an Equitable and Sustainable Information Future Yan, Pu 1; Zhang, Jiuzhen 1; Vlachidis, Andreas 2; Zhou, Wenjie 3 This panel examines how the information ecologies between the Global North and South shape the pursuit of an equitable and sustainable information future. Drawing on three research frontiers—climate communication, information poverty, and AI ethics—the panel highlights comparative and reflexive perspectives on knowledge flows, data asymmetries, and epistemic justice. Through case studies spanning China, India, the UK, and Switzerland, participants will explore how algorithmic systems, digital infrastructures, and policy regimes mediate access to information and participation in global knowledge production. By fostering North–South dialogues among scholars, practitioners, and policymakers, this panel seeks to inspire new frameworks and collaborations for building inclusive information societies in the age of AI. 1: Peking University, People's Republic of China; 2: University College London, UK; 3: Renmin University Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 1/06 North–South Dialogues for an Equitable and Sustainable Information Future Workshop #626 Cooperation & Collaboration: How Can Early-Career Researchers Carry Out International Studies? Wang, Di 1; Anwar, Misita 2; Seadle, Michael 3; Oliver, Gillian 4; Chowdhury, Gobinda 5; Truong, Vi 6; Ito, Hiroyoshi 7 In today’s globalized academic landscape, international collaboration is essential for advancing knowledge, innovation, and inclusiveness. Organized by the Asia-Pacific iSchools Next Generation Committee, this panel will explore strategies and mechanisms that empower early-career researchers (ECRs) to engage in meaningful international studies. Senior scholars with leadership experience in international research organizations will share strategic insights, while ECRs with hands-on collaboration experience will provide practical guidance. Interactive activities, including open discussions, breakout discussions, and scenario-based polls, will encourage audience participation. The panel aims to identify effective practices, address barriers, and propose actionable recommendations for supporting ECRs’ international engagement. Aligned with the iConference 2026 theme “Information Literacies, Authenticity and Use: The Move Towards a Digitally Enlightened Society”, this panel highlights how global collaboration enhances digital literacy, intercultural competence, and authentic knowledge exchange within the iSchools community. 1: Renmin University of China, China, People's Republic of; 2: Swinburne University of Technology, Australia; 3: Humboldt-Universität zu Berli, Germany; 4: Monash University, Australia; 5: University of Strathclyde, UK; 6: University of Melbourne, Australia; 7: University of Tsukuba, Japan Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 Part I: 3:00pm - 4:30pm; Part II 5:00pm - 6:00pm Room 2/10 Cooperation & Collaboration: How Can Early-Career Researchers Carry Out International Studies? Workshop #741 Beyond Detection: Teaching Authenticity in the Age of AI Makhafola, Lesego; Holmer, Marlene; VAN WYK, Brenda Generative AI has amplified access to writing, coding, analysis, and to academic misconduct. The panel will examine how information and digital literacies must evolve amid ubiquitous AI tools, with a special focus on academic integrity and ghostwriting in teaching, learning, and research. Bringing together scholars in information literacy, learning analytics, AI ethics, and writing support, the panel will: (1) map the current landscape of AI-assisted academic authorship; (2) interrogate the limits of detection and “AI-free” mandates; (3) present pragmatic literacy frameworks and assessment redesigns; and (4) debate institutional responses to ghostwriting, contract cheating, and assistive AI. A structured audience “mini-lab” will bring forth institutional policies, equity considerations, and disciplinary differences. Deliverables include an open toolkit (rubrics, syllabus language, and a policy decision matrix) and a community bibliography to sustain campus-wide dialogue beyond the event. University of Pretoria, South Africa Thursday, 2/Apr/2026 8:30pm - 10:00pm Room 1/07 Beyond Detection: Teaching Authenticity in the Age of AI Workshop #660 iSchool Community for Science of Science: Scholarly Communication, Communicating Science, and Public Participation in Science Hara, Noriko 1; Yu, Bei 2; Pasquetto, Irelene 3; Zhang, Chenwei 4; Fourie, Ina 5 Scholarly communication is a common research thread in the iSchool community. However, studies about communicating science outside of academic circles within “Science of Science” research is not as mainstream. Information about science is quickly becoming easier for the non-expert public to obtain, circulate, and co-produce. On one hand, prevalent online communication platforms, such as social media, offer resources for citizens seeking concise explanations of complex scientific issues. On the other hand, widespread misinformation online is a major issue for the non-expert public’s attempts to gain relevant scientific knowledge. These online platforms create both opportunities and challenges for scientists and the public when they interact with each other. The aim of this panel is not only to share novel research about the Science of Science conducted by iSchool faculty but also to provide an opportunity to discuss the creation of a new research community. 1: Indiana University Bloomington, United States of America; 2: Syracuse University, United States of America; 3: University of Maryland, United States of America; 4: University of Hong Kong; 5: University of Pretoria Sunday, 29/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 1/116 iSchool Community for Science of Science: Scholarly Communication, Communicating Science, and Public Participation in Science Workshop #692 Community-Embedded Artificial Intelligence Literacies: Critical Frameworks of Research, Praxis, and Authentic Impact Mehra, Bharat 1; Tribelhorn, Sarah 2; Lu, Kun 1; Hofman, Darra 3; Ghosh, Souvick 3 This panel includes diverse voices that explore different models, frameworks, practices/praxis, research, and solutions to address current gaps around the “how-to’s” of tailoring community-embedded design, development, and use of relevant and meaningful artificial intelligence (AI) to local/regional needs and expectations. The select group of critical scholars in the panel raise legitimate concerns around the uncheck¬ed growth of AI without adequate assessment of its intertwining social, cultural, economic, and political ramifications in a neoliberal global networked information society. The goal is to initiate discussion around authentic community-embedded AI literacies to develop supporting digital, social, and human-centered infrastructures that are representative/integral to local/regional contexts and needs. This session provides an opportunity of pluralistic learning and engagement for the audience from panelists’ presentations and complementary small-group discussions. 1: University of Alabama, United States of America; 2: San Diego State University, United States of America; 3: San Jose State University, United States of America Sunday, 29/Mar/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 1/116 Community-Embedded Artificial Intelligence Literacies: Critical Frameworks of Research, Praxis, and Authentic Impact Workshop #596 AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Literacy Through Cybersecurity Clinics Wagner, Paul; Honomichl, Robert; Hu, Xiao Cybersecurity clinics represent a transformative model for experiential learning and community engagement, enabling students to deliver cybersecurity and digital literacy support to nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and municipalities. This interactive workshop explores how clinics can advance three critical priorities for the iSchools community: Artificial Intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and digital literacy. Participants will collaborate with peers to design strategies for integrating AI readiness, cybersecurity capacity-building, and equity-focused digital literacy into clinic models. The session will combine short framing presentations with group brainstorming, collaborative case study analysis, and the co-creation of a shared resource repository. By working together, participants will identify best practices, pedagogical frameworks, and research opportunities. The workshop will equip attendees with actionable strategies for launching or enhancing cybersecurity clinics in their institutions and communities, while contributing to a collective agenda for advancing digital resilience through iSchool-led innovation. University of Arizona, United States of America Monday, 30/Mar/2026 08:30am - 10:00pm Room 1/06 AI, Cybersecurity, and Digital Literacy Through Cybersecurity Clinics Workshop #169 Be It Resolved: Engaging with Theory in Information Science is Unnecessary Huvila, Isto 1; Julien, Heidi 2; Olsson, Michael 1; Ruthven, Ian 3 Theory use is associated with scholarly rigor but many of the significant outcomes of Information Science research have been non-theoretical. So does theory matter? In Information Science, theory use has been analyzed, promoted, and debated, making this aspect of the research enterprise an ongoing concern and focus of discussion. This panel will take the form of a debate, arguing for and against the necessity of engagement with theory in Information Science scholarship, providing the audience with an opportunity to consider the potential value of theory to inform development of research questions, methodological approaches, and interpretation of empirical data. The audience will hear from senior scholars in the field with strong interest in theory and will also be encouraged to join the debate and think about the ways in which their own scholarship has engaged theory or has the potential to do so. 1: Uppsala University, Sweden; 2: University at Buffalo, United States of America; 3: University of Strathclyde, Scotland Monday, 30/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 1/06 Be It Resolved: Engaging with Theory in Information Science is Unnecessary Workshop #637 Libraries Reimagined: Shaping an Enlightened, Inclusive, and Digital Society Du, Jia Tina 1; Chou, Charlene 2; Zhou, Lihong 3; Hong, Lingzi 4 Libraries are not merely adapting to technological change; they stand at a pivotal crossroads where their foundational values of access, equity, and trust must be integrated with emerging digital capabilities. This panel recognises that today’s technological era represents a fundamental shift for information professionals, requiring more than a surface response to digital transformation. It explores the evolving role of libraries in an age defined by generative AI and rapid technological acceleration, asking how libraries can harness these tools to advance reason, education, and civic progress while promoting more inclusive and diverse ways of knowing. Through dialogue between scholars and practitioners, the panel will consider how libraries can become truly AI-ready, inclusive, and indispensable public institutions, ensuring that digital innovation and AI uphold authenticity, trust, and equity in building a more enlightened and inclusive society. 1: Charles Sturt University, Australia; 2: New York University; 3: Wuhan University; 4: University of North Texas Monday, 30/Mar/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 2/05 Libraries Reimagined: Shaping an Enlightened, Inclusive, and Digital Society Workshop #823 Lifelong AI Literacies and the Ethics of Reskilling: Preparing Graduates for Evolving Futures in Workforce 5.0 Holmner, Marlene 1; Bothma, Theo 1; Rorissa, Abebe 2; Campbell-Meier, Jennifer 3 Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming work in profound ways, while demographic shifts signal that graduates today may navigate century-long careers as life expectancy rises well beyond 100 years (Stanford Center on Longevity, 2021; IHME, 2023). This convergence demands a rethinking of education in the era of Workforce 5.0, where human–AI collaboration must remain ethically grounded and human-centered. This panel, “Lifelong AI Literacies and the Ethics of Reskilling: Preparing Graduates for a 100-Year Career in Workforce 5.0”, explores how higher education can embed lifelong AI literacies that extend beyond technical skills to include ethical reasoning, socio-technical awareness, and critical data literacy. It considers the ethical dilemmas of continuous reskilling, the contrasting challenges and innovations across the Global North and South, and strategies for designing adaptive curricula to prepare graduates for multiple cycles of reinvention. By integrating diverse perspectives, the panel invites dialogue on ensuring human dignity, equity, and resilience in long working lives shaped by AI. 1: University of Pretoria, South Africa; 2: The University of Tennessee, Knoxville; 3: Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand Tuesday 31/Mar/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 2/05 Lifelong AI Literacies and the Ethics of Reskilling: Preparing Graduates for Evolving Futures in Workforce 5.0 Workshop #726 Keepers of the stories: participatory engagement in library and information science Salzano, Rachel; Brazier, David; Wilson, Marianne; Feeney, Drew Participatory research has been applied to several domains across academia and the private and public sectors. Although sometimes overlooked due to its demanding nature, participative methodologies are particularly suited for work in galleries, libraries, archives, and museums (GLAM). The proposed workshop will introduce attendees to the principles of participatory research through the lens of storytelling. Group activities will encourage attendees to consider how they might enact participatory engagement in their current roles. Attendees will have the opportunity to both facilitate and act as a participant in the initial stages of a participatory project. This workshop will enable attendees to have a holistic view of participatory processes as well as ideas around how these would work and be impactful within their own contexts. Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom Tuesday 31/Mar/2026 Part I 1:00pm - 2:30pm; Part II 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 2/05 Keepers of the stories: participatory engagement in library and information science Workshop #646 Equity and Access in Information Education: Building Global Pathways for Emerging and Diasporic Communities Abokor, Awo 1; Donaldson, Devan 2; Pearcy, Agnes 3, Mostafa, Javed 1 Access to education in information science remains uneven globally, especially for students from emerging and developing countries and for diasporic communities facing migration and displacement. These populations often confront economic barriers, political exclusion, limited institutional resources, and curricula that do not reflect their cultural backgrounds. A primary area of focus for the panel-anchored interactive session is diversifying at the level of recruitment and developing strategies for attracting diverse students. This panel will bring together case studies such as HBCU-iSchool partnerships in the U.S., archival work preserving marginalized histories, and international open data initiatives bridging the Global North and South to explore how iSchools can incorporate social justice, overcome systematic inequalities, design equitable data infrastructures and culturally relevant curricula in information education. Some strategies for addressing diversification will include: • Building mentorship pipelines between undergraduate and graduate LIS programs (like i3–Spectrum pipeline concept). • Leveraging open educational resources and virtual mobility programs for global access. • Using data ethics and quality frameworks to empower underrepresented researchers. 1: Faculty of Information, UofT; 2: Indiana University, Bloomington; 3: North Carolina Central University Tuesday 31/Mar/2026 1:00pm - 2:30pm Room 1/07 Equity and Access in Information Education: Building Global Pathways for Emerging and Diasporic Communities Workshop #761 Arts & Information Science: Projects and Provocations Daly, Diana 1; Kampen, Andrea 2; Wagner, Travis 3; Noone, Rebecca 4; Penrose, Rebecca 5; Salzano, Rachel 6; This panel offers perspectives from researchers, artists, and professionals on working with the arts at iSchools and in Information Science (IS), including arts-based inquiry, research on arts events and artists, and using artistic methods for reporting results. Panelists have worked on numerous arts-related projects, including arts-based autoethnography, the use of obsolete formats to recontextualize media as an artistic practice, arts encounters in librarianship, analysis of arts events as archives, and interrogations of performance with and without AI assistance. Panelists will present overviews of their projects intertwined with the arts, and then offer “provocations” in the form of big questions about the arts in IS for fellow panelists and the audience. Concurrent with these activities, collaborative, sequential creation activities will circulate among audience members for lateral, hands-on engagement. Among the goals of this event is building community among information scientists and practitioners working with the arts. 1: University of Arizona; 2: Univeristy of British Columbia; 3: University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; 4: University of Glasgow; 5: California State University; 6: Edinburgh Napier University Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 2/05 Arts & Information Science: Projects and Provocations Workshop #636 Recordkeeping for the People, by the People: What Would it Look Like? Oliver, Gillian 1; Foscarini, Fiorella 3; Jeurgens, Charles 4; Haraldsdottir, Ragna 2; Organisational functions and the imperative to create and maintain records that support accountability and evidentiality are at the forefront in the design of recordkeeping systems. The purpose of this workshop is to challenge that organization-centred approach and take a radically different perspective, exploring what person-centred recordkeeping would look like. In other words, what would organisational records and recordkeeping look like if the people who are the subjects of records, for instance adults or young people receiving government assistance, were prioritised in the design of recordkeeping systems? We will consider what records could be created and who would have decision-making powers about access, ownership and retention. 1: Monash University, Australia; 2: University of Iceland; 3: University of Toronto; 4: University of Amsterdam Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 1/07 Recordkeeping for the People, by the People: What Would it Look Like? Workshop #784 Critical literacy and censorship: the power of reading Oltmann, Shannon 1; Knox, Emily 2; Cooke, Nicole 3; This panel will discuss the state of critical literacy across multiple nations, in light of the ongoing rise in book bans. We describe the background and context for book bans since 2020, using the U.S. and Australia as examples; we also introduce critical literacy and explain how it is diminished through book bans. Only with a wide range of perspectives available will critical literacy be a fruitful endeavor. Four panelists will present their diverse views, then engage in robust discussion with the audience based on several provocative questions we will pose. 1: Wayne State University, United States of America; 2: University of Illinois, United States of America; 3: University of South Carolina, United States of America Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 2/05 Critical literacy and censorship: the power of reading Workshop #737 Synergizing Minds and Machines: Human-AI Collaboration in Knowledge Work through an Information Science Lens Dedema, Meredith 1; Ma, Rongqian 1; Zhang, Pengyi 2; Jarrahi, Mohammad Hossein 3; Østerlund, Carsten 4 As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to play an increasingly pivotal role in shaping modern knowledge work, it becomes essential to explore how humans and AI systems can collaborate effectively to enhance decision-making, creativity, and productivity. From an information science (IS) perspective, this shift invites critical inquiry into the dynamics of human-AI collaboration in knowledge work, where the complementary strengths of human intuition, contextual expertise, and ethical judgment intersect with AI’s capacity to process vast datasets, identify patterns, and augment cognitive tasks. This panel seeks to unravel how such partnerships reshape knowledge workflows, asking: How do humans and AI co-construct and validate knowledge in collaborative settings? By examining socio-technical interactions through lenses such as human-AI symbiosis, collaborative sense-making, knowledge management, and co-intelligence, this panel aims to examine how AI tools are integrated into knowledge work environments, focusing on their ability to augment human expertise, manage vast amounts of data, and support complex problem-solving tasks, and uncover the challenges and ethical issues presented by human-AI partnerships, including accuracy, transparency, and trust. Ultimately, understanding human-AI collaboration through the lens of IS offers critical insights into advancing a framework where machines and minds not only coexist but also thrive as interdependent actors in the evolving landscape of knowledge work. 1: Indiana University Bloomington; 2: Peking University; 3: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; 4: Syracuse University Wednesday, 1/Apr/2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm Room 1/07 Synergizing Minds and Machines: Human-AI Collaboration in Knowledge Work through an Information Science Lens Workshop #828 Beyond Definitions: Exploring Literacy and Competency in Information Science Ryan, Frances; Brazier, David; Goddard, Callum This 90-minute workshop critically examines the conceptual and practical boundaries between “literacy” and “competency” within Information Science. Recognizing the variability of these constructs across research, education, and professional practice, the session offers a structured, interactive space for participants to explore their intersections and distinctions. The aim is to co-create strategies for more inclusive, authentic, and context-sensitive approaches, as well as identifying gaps in existing approaches and seeking a consensus on future directions and challenges we face. * This workshop is most suitable for those currently working or researching in the areas of literacy and competency. * Participants have the option of sharing their views on the topic. This can include case studies, examples or constructive position statements at the start of the workshop. If you wish to be considered for this, please send your proposal via this link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/52U0HMP3L5 (Deadline: 28 February 2026) * Throughout the workshop, we will be working on creating conceptual mappings and fostering discussion surrounding these as well as identifying gaps and future directions for the field of literacy and competency. It is expected that participants will have a foundational understanding of the concepts ahead of the session. * The end goal is to create conceptual mappings, strategic frameworks, and a shared report to support ongoing collaboration and innovation in information literacy and competency development. We welcome ongoing conversations and networking around these issues after the conference. Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom Thursday, 2/Apr/2026 8:30am - 10:00am Room 2/05 Beyond Definitions: Exploring Literacy and Competency in Information Science Workshop #764 Illuminating the Future: Lessons Learned from Generative AI in Academia’s Drive Toward a Digitally Enlightened Society VAN WYK, Dr Brenda 1; Campbell-Meier, Jennifer 2; Du, Tina Jia 3; Holmner, Marlene 1; Penrose, Rebecca 4 This panel explores key lessons learnt on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) tools in academic, research and information literacy practices. The need for human oversight, ensuring analytical precision and rigour in academic research workflows and processes, has become increasingly vital. Navigating these intricacies of human-machine interactions must be supported by information literacy programmes via hands-on AI literacy training. GenAI holds great promise for personalised feedback, tailored learning practices and customised instructions but should not displace creativity, empathy and critical thinking. Trust, honesty and ethical conduct form the basis for academic integrity. This should be supported by clear, transparent AI policies and frameworks. Ultimately, robust infrastructures and equitable access to GenAI tools must be nurtured to collectively build inclusive AI knowledge societies, crossing divides and democratising opportunities. Harnessing these lessons learnt, this panel heeds the call of iConference2026 to develop inclusive, responsive and critical literacies for digitally enlightened societies. 1: University of Pretoria, South Africa; 2: Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; 3: Charles Strut University, Australia; 4: California State University, Bakersfield Thursday, 2/Apr/2026 10:30am - 12:00pm Room 2/05 Illuminating the Future: Lessons Learned from Generative AI in Academia’s Drive Toward a Digitally Enlightened Society Hotels

iSchool leadership from each region meets regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities common to their area. Regional approaches to education, research and other matters are described in the regional subpages. Regions iSchool leadership from each region meets regularly to discuss challenges and opportunities common to their area. Regional approaches to education, research and other matters are described in the regional subpages. Dr. Kinshuk North America Regional Chair University of North Texas USA Contact North American Region The North American Region include Canada and the United States, to which the iSchools Organization trace their roots. The region also spans countries in Central and South America. View European / African Region The European region includes countries inside and outside the EU, and also extends into the Middle East and Africa. View Laura Sbaffi Europe / Africa Regional Chair University of Sheffield United Kingdom Contact Lihong Zhou Asia Pacific Regional Chair Wuhan University China Contact Asia Pacific Region The Asia Pacific region is the most geographically broad of iSchools regions, spanning from China in the northern hemisphere to Australia in the southern hemisphere. View

View all communities Indigenous Research Collective The Indigenous Research Collective is designed to foster collaborative, intersectional, interdisciplinary, and impactful research within the iSchools, with a specific focus on Indigenous Research and Indigenous Data Sovereignty. This Collective will serve as a platform for iSchools researchers who are concentrating on or have an interest in the care and management of Indigenous Knowledges and recordkeeping practices. The Collective aims to facilitate the exchange of transdisciplinary work among iSchools and other disciplines, thereby enhancing our comprehension of and ability to address the challenges of embedding Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Indigenous Governance frameworks across data collection and information management practices. Moreover, the Collective will undertake research and spread knowledge about how our research can contribute to and facilitate changes in organisational processes, policies, and standards. These changes are crucial for societal, governmental, and global shifts that support Indigenous Data Sovereignty, Indigenous Data Governance, Self-determination and the rights of Indigenous peoples. The Collective will also encourage communication, cultivate new partnerships, and stimulate fresh ideas among researchers through a variety of activities. These include iConference sessions, online seminars, and the development of collaborative projects and research outputs. The iSchools organisation invites all members interested in Indigenous Data Sovereignty to join through research, education, networking, and policy advocacy. A dedicated listserv is available for members of the Indigenous Research Collective to maintain communication and share opportunities. Meet the Officers Narissa Timbery Co-Chair Monash University Australia Contact Rebecca Lyons Co-Chair Monash University Australia Contact

The ViP (Venues for i-Field Publications) list as a community reference of widely recognized international conferences in the information field (i-Field). View more resources ViP Conference List A Community Reference for International Conferences in Information Science and the i-Field About Scope Criteria Important Notes ViP List Contributors The ViP List (Venues for i-Field Publications) is a community reference list of widely recognized international conferences in the i-Field, an interdisciplinary information field encompassing information science, library and information science (LIS), and human-centered informatics. In the ViP List, “conference” is used as an umbrella term that also includes major annual meetings and similar scholarly gatherings that publish peer-reviewed full papers. In interdisciplinary fields such as the i-Field, it is not always easy to understand which international conferences are widely recognized as important, especially for researchers, schools, and evaluators working across disciplinary boundaries. The ViP list is intended to provide a shared reference point to help identify such conferences with indexed publications. Here, the i-Field is understood broadly as an interdisciplinary field concerned with information, people, technology, and society , and grounded in information science, LIS, and human-centered informatics. It is not limited to iSchools alone. 1. Scope, Use Cases, and What the List Is Not For The list is designed to accommodate the fact that important conferences in the i-Field often emerge across disciplinary boundaries , rather than within a single established academic tradition. The conferences in the list satisfy the core expectations for scholarly conferences in the field, including peer-reviewed full-paper publication, international scope, and sustained academic presence. The list focuses on international conferences with indexed scholarly publications and is not intended to comprehensively represent all important domestic or country-specific conferences, or those whose significance lies primarily in professional practice, community-building, or other forms of impact beyond archival publications. Such conferences may be considered through complementary efforts in the future. Use cases . Typical uses include: (i) helping researchers identify widely recognized international conferences in the i-Field; (ii) supporting researchers in explaining the significance of their conference publications across disciplinary boundaries; and (iii) encouraging broader cross-disciplinary participation by making important international conferences in the i-Field more visible and easier to navigate. What the List Is Not For : (i) The ViP list is not designed to rank conferences. (ii) The ViP list is not intended to assess the quality of individual papers published in those conferences. (iii) The absence of a conference from the list should not be interpreted as a negative judgment on its value or quality. (iv) The list is not intended to replace local, disciplinary, or case-specific judgment in research evaluation. 2. Criteria for Inclusion A conference is considered eligible for ViP when it satisfies the following core criteria: C1. Relevance to the i-Field The conference is clearly relevant to the i-Field, broadly defined, and attracts work that is recognized as part of the field or its closely related interdisciplinary domains. C2. Scholarly significance The conference is recognized as having clear scholarly value to the i-Field, even when it may also serve professional, practitioner, or community-building functions. C3. Peer-reviewed full papers The conference includes full research papers as a meaningful and recognized part of its scholarly output, and these papers are subject to peer review. C4. Stable scholarly publication record The conference has a stable record of indexed scholarly publications, typically through proceedings or a comparable archival record. C5. Internationality The conference demonstrates meaningful international reach in participation, leadership, visibility, or community recognition. A conference that satisfies C1–C5 may be included in ViP . Additional notation within ViP: ViP+ Within the ViP list, a conference may be marked as ViP+ when, in addition to satisfying C1–C5 , it also satisfies the following more specific criteria: C6. Review practices The conference is recognized as having comparatively rigorous review practices for full papers, typically involving multiple reviewers and a structured selection process. C7. Recognized role within its area The conference is widely recognized as playing a central scholarly publication role within its thematic area. 3. Important Notes The ViP list is intended as a community reference resource and should not be interpreted as a definitive judgment about conference quality. The i-Field is broad, international, and evolving. No list can perfectly represent all communities, regions, publication cultures, and interdisciplinary boundaries. The list should therefore be understood as a living community resource , to be refined over time through continued discussion and feedback. Updates and feedback . We welcome feedback and suggestions for future revisions. Proposed additions (with a brief rationale and supporting information) may be submitted to the ViP Committee, and will be considered in subsequent updates as the framework evolves. 4. ViP List The list below is presented in alphabetical order and does not imply ranking. ViP — ALISE (Association for Library and Information Science Education) ViP — AMCIS (Americas Conference on Information Systems) ViP — AP-iConference ViP+ — ASIS&T Annual Meeting (Association for Information Science and Technology Annual Meeting) ViP+ — CHI (ACM Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems) ViP — CHIIR (Conference on Human Information Interaction and Retrieval) ViP+ — CIKM (ACM International Conference on Information and Knowledge Management) ViP — CoLIS (International Conference on Conceptions of Library and Information Science) ViP+ — CSCW (ACM Conference on Computer-Supported Cooperative Work and Social Computing) ViP — DCMI Conference (Dublin Core Metadata Initiative Conference) ViP+ — ECIR (European Conference on Information Retrieval) ViP — ECIS (European Conference on Information Systems) ViP+ — ICADL (International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries) ViP+ — ICIS (International Conference on Information Systems) ViP+ — iConference ViP — ISIC (Information Seeking in Context) ViP+ — ISSI Conference (International Conference of the International Society for Scientometrics and Informetrics) ViP+ — JCDL (ACM/IEEE Joint Conference on Digital Libraries) ViP — PACIS (Pacific Asia Conference on Information Systems) ViP+ — SIGIR (ACM SIGIR Conference on Research and Development in Information Retrieval) ViP+ — TPDL (International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries) 5. Contributors The ViP list initiative emerged through extensive discussions within AP iSchools to advance the interdisciplinary i-Field. The framework was developed by the ViP Committee and the proposed conferences were further reviewed by external advisors from inside and outside the iSchools community across different regions. External advisors are not responsible for the completeness of the list; final decisions and overall coverage remain the responsibility of the committee. 5.1 ViP Committee Atsuyuki Morishima, University of Tsukuba (co-chair) Lihong Zhou, Wuhan University (co-chair) Gaohui Cao, Central China Normal University Jun Deng, Jilin University Joanne Evans, Monash University Norhayati Hussin, Universiti Teknologi MARA Emi Ishita, Kyushu University Lele Kang, Nanjing University Youngseek Kim, Sungkyunkwan University Chei Sian Lee, Nanyang Technological University Lan Thi Nguyen, Khon Kaen University Chunxiu Qin, Xidian University Ming Ren, Renmin University of China Lihua Wang, Shanghai University Joseph Yap, University of the Philippines Diliman 5.2 External Advisors Lu An, Wuhan University Jennifer Campbell-Meier, Victoria University of Wellington Songphan Choemprayong, Chulalongkorn University Gobinda Chowdhury, University of Strathclyde Anind K. Dey, University of Washington J. Stephen Downie, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Koraljka Golub, Linnaeus University Adam Jatowt, University of Innsbruck Tingting Jiang, Wuhan University Min-Yen Kan, National University of Singapore Yuenan Liu. Renmin University of China Sam Oh, Sungkyunkwan University Benedict Salazar Olgado, University of the Philippines Gillian Oliver, Monash University Natalie Pang, National University of Singapore Michael Seadle, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Shigeo Sugimoto, University of Tsukuba Daryl L. Superio, Northern Iloilo State University Chengzhi Zhang, Nanjing University of Science and Technology Qinghua Zhu, Nanjing University Questions Feel free to contact us anytime if you have questions: admin@ischools-inc.org

View all communities Digital Memory Group Digital memory is an emerging and fast-growing research field. The community can not only draw the attention of researchers in the information field around the world, but also build a resilient and democratic community where researchers can collaborate, communicate, and learn from each other. The group is committed to the following activities: Collaborative research on a global scale; Frequent workshops, panels, talks both at iConferences and online; Monthly research meetings; Special issues at journals, and tracks at iConferences, ASIS&T, etc. The Digital Memory Group welcomes new community members and will actively strive to involve students and early career researchers! If you are interested in joining the group please contact digital_memory@whu.edu.cn or contact the community chairs. Meet the Officers Jun Deng Co-Chair Jilin University China Contact Ina Fourie Co-Chair University of Pretoria South Africa Contact Lihong Zhou Co-Chair Wuhan University China Contact

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

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 2027 will again be hosted in hybrid format: The virtual academic program will take place from 22 - 25 March 2027 and the on-site academic program will take place from 5 - 9 April 2027 in Wellington. iConference tracks Virtual Physical Full Research Papers ✔ ✔ Short Research Papers ✔ ✔ Posters ✔ ✔ Chinese Research Papers ✔ ✔ Indigenous Research Papers ✔ ✔ Workshops & Panels ✘ ✔ 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 Wellington, New Zealand. 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. For insurance purposes, everyone at the iConference venue in Wellingston must be registered. If you would like to bring a guest or children to the on-site iConference, please read the guest policy for more details. Guest Policy 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 2027. Registration is now open on the 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 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 2027, 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? Important Links Conference Home Travel Information & Hotels SCOOCS Submission Tracks Letters of Invitation

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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 Contact