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Sustaining Members Directory Simmons University School of Library and Information Science Sustaining United States of America North America Member Since 2014 Visit School About Our school is big in many ways a national leader with top-rated faculty, prestigious alumni, and great locations in Boston, South Hadley, and Amherst, Massachusetts, as well as programs offered online. However, upholding our educational "contract" with students means that the focus is on you. We offer a learning experience that is highly collaborative and much more personal than that of large universities. You will have direct and frequent access to faculty who know your name and understand your aspirations. And you will collaborate closely with classmates in an engaging, supportive classroom environment, be it face-to-face or online. We help students build successful careers, lead meaningful lives, and achieve a powerful return on their educational investment. We view this as an inviolable responsibility, as an educational promise that underscores our commitment to you. As part of the iSchools organization, SLIS is dedicated to advancing the information field iSchool Contacts Sanda Erdelez iSchools Past-Chair Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory Shanghai University School of Cultural Heritage and Information Management Basic China Asia Pacific Member Since 2019 Visit School About Being a municipal university included in national “Project 211”, SHU is jointly constructed by the Ministry of Education, Shanghai Municipal People’s Government, and the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense. SHU is among the first batch of pilot projects of high-level university construction in Shanghai, and is one of the universities that focus on building their preponderant disciplines into first-rate ones on the list of the Ministry of Education. The School of Cultural Heritage and Information Management of Shanghai University was formally established on December 6, 2021, based on the Department of Library, Information and Archives of Shanghai University, the Major of Archaeology of the College of Arts, and the Basic Science Research Institute of Cultural Heritage Protection. At present, the college has 5 national talents, 10 provincial and ministerial talents, and 5 of them are the chief scientists of 973, the chief experts of the national key research and development program, and the chief experts of the national Social science Fund major projects. One serves as the vice chairman of the International Council of Museums (ICOM) and the vice chairman of the China Association of Museums; two serve as the vice chairman of the Teaching Guidance Committee for Institutions of Higher Education of the Ministry of Education; and one serves as the vice chairman of the China Association of Cultural Relics Protection Technology. One of the first batch of "National Archival Leading Talents" and three of the first batch of "National Archival experts", more than 95% of the teachers have doctoral degrees and more than 80% have overseas study and visit experience. The School of Cultural Heritage and Information Management has a strong scientific research strength. In the past 10 years, it has won more than 60 projects funded by the National Social Science Fund, among which the Library, Information and Archives management discipline ranked first in the country in the number of projects approved by the same discipline in 2012, 2014, 2015, 2019 and 2021, which is known as the "Great Phenomenon of Shanghai" in academic circles. College archives career development research center, Shanghai university, Shanghai university center for intelligence research field, such as the platform, with Shanghai to build digital library cooperation humanities research and development center, the world, Shanghai BBS, archaeological international museum of science research and education centre, the silk road of cultural relics protection science and technology innovation alliance, such as research center of China's overseas cultural relics of high platform. With the mission of spreading Chinese culture and promoting digital transformation, the College is guided by national strategies and social needs, and aims to cultivate outstanding innovative talents in cultural resource management who are both majoring in arts and sciences and integrating the past and present. It is rooted in tradition and future-oriented, and hopes to build itself into a world-class school of cultural resource research and management. iSchool Contacts Lihua Wang Vice Dean of School Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory Renmin University of China School of Information Resource Management Basic China Asia Pacific Member Since 2016 Visit School About The School of Information Resource Management (SIRM) at Renmin University of China is a leading institution of higher education in the field of information management in China, composed of educators and students who are committed to the teaching, research and social practice in this field. As an information resource management discipline with domestic leading power and continuously growing global reputation, the school has cultivated thousands of scholars, public leaders and practitioners in archives, libraries, information and knowledge management, information system, digital humanities and other information fields. The SIRM holds the educational belief of “Benefiting from both humanities and social science and natural science; Developing ways of thinking to be intellectuals; Enhancing code of ethics and professional development; Pursuing pragmatism and innovation”. The SIRM is taking endless efforts with scientific attitudes and innovation spirits to make full use of our university multidisciplinary interactive platforms to keep its top national leading role in archival studies, information analytics and digital memory studies. It is actively developing relevant disciplines and constantly improving the teaching and research level of digital humanities, data science, library and information science (LIS), and information resource management (IRM). It is expected to make greater contributions to the development of Renmin University into one of the world’s leading universities specializing in the fields of humanities and social sciences. Exploring the school, you will find it an ideal community for students to learn, to think, to collaborate, and to practice. Benefiting from its location in Beijing, the capital city of China, SIRM can provide students with diverse prolific professional resources and opportunities. Our faculty members graduated from well-known universities at home and abroad, and one third of them serve as committee members in iSchools and the International Archives Council, and experts in the three international organizations for standardization, ISO, IEC and ITU. Additionally, SIRM has built dozens of internship bases with outstanding archives, libraries, information consulting companies, and big data enterprises to enable students to gain practical experience and internship opportunities. Therefore, the academic and practical support makes SIRM an excellent platform for comprehensive development of faculty members, students and other stakeholders. Since the founding year of 1952, SIRM offers diverse programs for future information professionals, including bachelor programs in archival studies (AS), IRM and government information management, master programs in LIS, information science (IS), AS, IRM, information analytics (IA), digital humanities, and Ph.D. programs in AS, LIS, IRM, and IA. In October 2017, SIRM earned the national first-class discipline fund from “Double-First Class” initiative. In 2020, the bachelor program of archival studies has just been funded by the national first-class undergraduate program announced by the Ministry of Education. SIRM is the iCaucus member of the iSchools and the first-class member of the International Information Resource Management Association (IRMA) in China. SIRM serves as the UNESCO World Memory Project academic center, the C-class member of the International Archives Council (ICA), the Education Steering Committee (ICA/SAE), and cooperate with partners in several ICA entrusted global archival education cooperation programs. Some faculty members have also actively been participating in the development of international standards related to electronic records management, smart city, information management and many other international cooperation projects with significant influences, such as InterPARES. Besides, various forms of cooperation and exchanges with worldwide-renowned universities and research institutions have also established our international vision and prestige. In addition, SIRM will host the annual iConference 2021, welcome scholars from every corner of the world to join us and promote the iField together. iSchool Contacts Yuenan Liu Dean of School Electronic records management Contact Contact Contact

iCaucus Members Directory Drexel University College of Computing and Informatics iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 1988 Visit School About At Drexel’s College of Computing & Informatics (CCI), you’ll experience ingenuity at work — and a fierce intensity to invent the best future through technology. A national leader in information and technology education, with cutting-edge curriculum and groundbreaking research led by a world-class faculty, CCI is one of the only institutions in the nation that can equip you with the comprehensive knowledge, skills and hands-on experience to drive innovation and improve lives within any industry or career field you choose. No matter where your passions lie, our deep relationships with industry leaders and broad, interdisciplinary programming, coupled with Drexel’s fully integrated cooperative education program, create an unmatched environment for 21st century computer and information sciences education and research. At CCI, where academics meet the real world, ingenuity at work isn’t just a concept, it’s a way of life. iSchool Contacts Ali Shokoufandeh Interim Dean Theory of Algorithms, Graph Theory, Combinatorial Optimization, Computer Vision Contact Contact Contact

iCaucus Members Directory Penn State University College of Information Sciences and Technology iCaucus United States of America North America Member Since 2005 Visit School About With industry-driven academic programs; interdisciplinary research areas; and a growing community of students, scholars, and alumni, the College of Information Sciences and Technology is charting its course as one of the nation’s leading information schools. We exist at the intersection of information, technology, and society, aiming to prepare leading professionals and scholars who can leverage technology and critical thinking skills to solve the complex challenges of an information society. We strive to create a welcoming environment that promotes and values diversity and inclusion for all students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors. We uphold the belief that diversity adds significant value to every area in the college, and we recognize that both demographic and intellectual diversity create new ways of viewing the world that provide our community with a rich experience. We are dedicated to ensuring that every individual in our community feels comfortable and capable of achieving success. iSchool Contacts Andrea Tapia Dean of College Social Theories and Methods of Information Contact Contact Contact

Basic Members Directory Charles University Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship (IISL) Basic Czechia Europe Member Since 2015 Visit School About With a tradition of more than sixty-years, the Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship is the oldest academic institution in the field of information studies and librarianship in the Czech Republic. The concept of information science study and research at IISL includes three main areas: - research issues of book culture and book reception from the Middle Ages to the present, quantitative and qualitative aspects of book production, and preservation of historical book collections and access to documents. - issues of research on information communication in society, communication of scientific information and research data, information behaviour including information needs, information seeking, user interaction with systems and user interfaces, social, ethical, and cultural aspects of information communication. - and new media issues including research on video games, digital technologies for education, social networks, and collaborative information systems in a global environment of digital networks. iSchool Contacts Adéla Jarolimkova Head of Institute Information Behaviour Contact Helena Lipková Deputy Head of Institute Information behaviour Contact Josef Šlerka Head of Subject New media Contact

iCaucus Members Directory University of Toronto Faculty of Information iCaucus Canada North America Member Since 2005 Visit School About The Faculty of Information is one of the world’s leading information schools. It is a member of iSchool, an international association of universities that lead and promote programs in information fields. The Faculty educates both information professionals and researchers with exceptional programs in multiple disciplines. We are proud to have maintained the internationally-recognized American Library Association (ALA) accreditation since 1937, produced the first PhD program in Information Studies in Canada, established the first iSchool in Canada and the only English-language Master’s program in Museum Studies in Canada. The UofT Faculty of Information is a Tier One Member of iSchool, an international association of universities that lead and promote programs for the information field worldwide. Learning is enriched within the Faculty of Information environment. Our Faculty of Information is a highly interdisciplinary educational institution at the crossroads of people, information, and technology. As an iSchool, our Faculty interests are diverse, examining information and communication phenomena of all kinds. Here, you are given the flexibility to do so much more than simply following your current interests. Discover new interests and incorporate them into your studies. Consider pursuing double concentrations or double degrees and collaborative programs with other University of Toronto faculties in areas such as Book History & Print Culture, Sexual Diversity Studies, or Women’s Health. You can contribute to an interdisciplinary research institute, public exhibitions, and an annual Faculty of Information graduate student conference. Located in downtown Toronto – amid some of the most diverse cultural communities – we are only minutes away from major Canadian heritage institutions including the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Royal Ontario Museum, Bata Shoe Museum, and Toronto Public Library, the largest public library system in North America. We are also just minutes away from leading employers in Canada’s business centre. Considered one of the world’s safest and most vibrant cities, Toronto is the ideal place to pursue your graduate studies and launch your career. iSchool Contacts Javed Mostafa Dean of Faculty Information Retrieval Contact Contact Contact

Associate Members Directory University of Applied Sciences of the Grisons Swiss Institute for Information Science Associate Switzerland Europe Member Since 2020 Visit School About The Swiss Institute for Information Science (SII) develops and devises solutions for current and future challenges and issues relating to the production, organisation and distribution of knowledge and information. The interdisciplinary team of the Swiss Institute for Information Science (SII) possesses both the required methodological expertise and the necessary knowledge from various application domains in the areas of business and administration. The close interlinking of applied research and services as well as education and further training is a key aspect. Knowledge acquired and experience gained during the course of research and service projects is always immediately incorporated in teaching. iSchool Contacts Ingo Barkow Head of Institute Information Lifecycle Management Contact Bernard Bekavac Director of Studies BSc Information Science Information Retrieval Contact Wolfgang Semar Representative Knowledge Management Contact

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

Basic Members Directory Universiti Teknologi MARA Faculty of Information Science Basic Malaysia Asia Pacific Member Since 2018 Visit School About Faculty of Information Science, UiTM, takes pride in being the pioneer in providing professional education to fulfil the manpower need of the country in three very important fields, namely: Information Management, Library Management, and Records Management. Our academic programmes, supplemented by industry attachments, equip graduates with knowledge and skills to take on the challenging demands of managing information in various forms and in various types of organisations. Our graduates become the main driving force for the development of a knowledge-based society, transforming Malaysia into a developed nation, ensuring that the country’s rich reservoirs of knowledge are systematically organised, maintained and enhanced for optimum value. To achieve this aim, the programmes consist of the blended components from four main areas: Information Technologies, Professional and Technical Aspects of Information and Records Management, Public Relations, and Users’ Needs and Services. iSchool Contacts Norhayati Hussin Dean Contact Contact Contact

A Home for Innovators and Leaders The UW Information School is leading the global movement to devise information solutions that improve people’s lives and tackle the world’s toughest challenges. As a leading member of the iSchool movement, the UW is a model for other information schools around the globe. The UW iSchool's approach to information instruction and scholarship builds on the traditional roles filled by information professionals and infuses this with a strong emphasis on the technologies through which information is increasingly delivered. By tackling key social and technical problems in the information field, the iSchool has become an important link between users of information and designers of information systems, connecting society with the information it needs. The UW iSchool’s research is highly interdisciplinary and includes expertise in data science, digital youth, health and well-being, human-computer interaction, Indigenous knowledge, information and society, the learning sciences, library and information science, and sociotechnical information systems. In addition to faculty-directed labs, the UW iSchool is home to several UW research centers including the Center for an Informed Public, RAISE: Responsibility in AI Systems & Experiences, and the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA). Available degrees: B.S. IN INFORMATICS Informatics is the study, design and development of information technology for the good of people, organizations and society. M.A. IN MUSEOLOGY UW graduates pursue careers including exhibit design and installation, collections, education, public programs, and grant writing for museums and other public institutions and nonprofits. MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE iSchool MLIS graduates go on to work as librarians, metadata specialists, information architects, web content managers, taxonomists and more. M.S. IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The MSIM program develops leaders with the savvy to solve information challenges and the skills to manage complex systems and networks. PH.D. IN INFORMATION SCIENCE The iSchool offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research that influences policy and practice and generates global impact. Learn more at ischool.uw.edu. < Back A Home for Innovators and Leaders The UW Information School is leading the global movement to devise information solutions that improve people’s lives and tackle the world’s toughest challenges. As a leading member of the iSchool movement, the UW is a model for other information schools around the globe. The UW iSchool's approach to information instruction and scholarship builds on the traditional roles filled by information professionals and infuses this with a strong emphasis on the technologies through which information is increasingly delivered. By tackling key social and technical problems in the information field, the iSchool has become an important link between users of information and designers of information systems, connecting society with the information it needs. The UW iSchool’s research is highly interdisciplinary and includes expertise in data science, digital youth, health and well-being, human-computer interaction, Indigenous knowledge, information and society, the learning sciences, library and information science, and sociotechnical information systems. In addition to faculty-directed labs, the UW iSchool is home to several UW research centers including the Center for an Informed Public, RAISE: Responsibility in AI Systems & Experiences, and the Technology & Social Change Group (TASCHA). Available degrees: B.S. IN INFORMATICS Informatics is the study, design and development of information technology for the good of people, organizations and society. M.A. IN MUSEOLOGY UW graduates pursue careers including exhibit design and installation, collections, education, public programs, and grant writing for museums and other public institutions and nonprofits. MASTER OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE iSchool MLIS graduates go on to work as librarians, metadata specialists, information architects, web content managers, taxonomists and more. M.S. IN INFORMATION MANAGEMENT The MSIM program develops leaders with the savvy to solve information challenges and the skills to manage complex systems and networks. PH.D. IN INFORMATION SCIENCE The iSchool offers an unparalleled opportunity to conduct research that influences policy and practice and generates global impact. Learn more at ischool.uw.edu. Master's Programs Master of Library and Information Science Residential and online Master of Science in Information Management Residential and online Master of Arts in Museology Residential PhD Programs Doctorate in Information Science Residential Content Areas Accessible Computing, Business Intelligence, Cataloging & Metadata, Collection, Acquisition, and Circulation, Data Science, Data Visualization, Digital Humanities, Digital Initiatives, Integration, and Management, Human-Computer Interaction, Indigenous Knowledge Systems, Artificial Intelligence, Information Architecture, Information Ethics & Values, Information Management, Information Security, Information Systems and Technology, Knowledge Organization, Leadership, Management, and Administration, Librarianship, Misinformation & Media Literacy, Outreach Programming and Instruction, Reference and Research, Technology & Social Change, User Experience Design, Youth Services Additional Content Areas Museums, Information Access, Information Equity Want more information? 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Basic Members Directory Charles Sturt University School of Information and Communication Studies Basic Australia Asia Pacific Member Since 2023 Visit School About School of Information and Communication Studies at Charles Sturt University fosters an informed community of information, library, archives, records, and communication professionals. The School is the leading provider of library and information education in Australia and one of the largest in the world. Communication students explore storytelling as a multitude of possibilities in an ever-changing cultural and technological landscape. Library and Information Science (LIS) research in the School was rated ‘above world standard’ in the most recent national assessment exercise (Excellence in Research for Australia) conducted by the Australian Research Council. Strong industry links and affiliations ensure ongoing relevance in course design, impactful research, state of the art facilities, national and international recognition of staff and students and high rates of graduate employment outcomes. iSchool Contacts Tina Du Head of School Human-information Interactions/Information Journey, Social Impact of Digital Technologies, and Community-engaged Research Contact Kasey L. Garrison Associate Head of School - Research Diversity in Youth Literature, Information Literacy and Fluency in Schools, Youth Services, School Libraries Contact Contact