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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

Edit Back to Regions 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. Navigation Sections & Initiatives Events Officers North American Regional Sections Small Title 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. Read More Upcoming Events ISIC 2026: The Information Behaviour Conference Mon, Jun 01 Montreal More info Learn more View Global Calendar North American Regional Chair Dr. Kinshuk North America Chair University of North Texas Texas, USA Contact

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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

This iSchools virtual mobility program enables students at participating iSchools in Europe to cross national boundaries, develop intercultural competence, and participate in exciting programs specifically tailored for the online environment. Back to EU Region Virtual Student Exchange Please note: The virtual exchange program is paused for 2025. This iSchools virtual mobility program enables students at participating iSchools in Europe to cross national boundaries, develop intercultural competence, and participate in exciting programs specifically tailored for the online environment. Developed in response to the COVID pandemic, the program has the added benefit of eliminating the financial barriers of travel and local housing costs; students will pay no additional fees beyond their normal home-school tuition. The program complements the European Erasmus program, and credits will transfer seamlessly across participating schools. We believe this program will help build a cadre of students who have studied together at multiple schools, thereby bringing a broad European perspective to information science. The virtual exchange program is currently intended for master’s-level students at the following participating iSchools. Current Exchange Courses Students can use the table to view exchange courses currently offered at each participating institution. More detail can also be found from the links to the respective courses. University Logo Course Credits Season Course Link Contact Person Office Charles University Research Data Management 5 Summer https://uisk.ff.cuni.cz/en/exchange-students/ischools-virtual-exchange/ Adela Jarolimkova https://www.ff.cuni.cz/home/international-students/ Linnaeus University 4DH426 Linked Data for Cultural Heritage and the Humanities 7.5 Spring https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/kursplan-4DH426-1.1.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4ME303 Tangible User Interfaces 7.5 Autumn https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus-4ME303-1.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4ME304 Social Media Ecosystems 7.5 Autumn https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus-4ME304-1.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4DH410 Digital humanities research methods 7.5 Autumn https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus-4DH410-1.1.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4DH400 Introduction to digital humanities 7.5 Autumn https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus-4DH400-2.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4DH420 Digitisation of cultural heritage 7.5 Spring https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4DH431 Ethics, Politics and Policies in the Digital Humanities 7.5 Spring https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/kursplan-4DH431-1.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4ME309 Networked Society and Internet Cultures 7.5 Autumn https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus-4ME309-2.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ Linnaeus University 4DH405 Critical theory and digital transformation 7.5 Autumn https://kursplan.lnu.se/kursplaner/syllabus-4DH405-2.1.pdf Koraljika Golub https://lnu.se/en/student/international-possibilities/ University of Borås Datalogical thinking 7.5 Autumn https://www.hb.se/en/international-student/exchange-students/ischools-virtual-exchange/ Tove Pousette https://www.hb.se/en/shortcuts/contact/employee/tove-pousette/ University of Borås Open Data as an arena for information making – issues and opportunities 15 Spring https://www.hb.se/en/international-student/exchange-students/ischools-virtual-exchange/ Tove Pousette https://www.hb.se/en/shortcuts/contact/employee/tove-pousette/ University of Regensburg Advanced Topics in Information Retrieval 20 Summer https://spur.uni-regensburg.de/qisserver/pages/startFlow.xhtml?_flowId=detailView-flow&unitId=35243&periodId=313&navigationPosition=studiesOffered,searchCourses Ulrike Allouche https://www.uni-regensburg.de/ur-international/international-office/index.html University of Regensburg Introduction to Natural Language Engineering I 6 Winter http:// https://spur.uniregensburg.de/qisserver/pages/startFlow.xhtml?_flowId=detailViewflow&unit Id=23003&periodId=312&navigationPosition=studiesOffered,searchCourses Ulrike Allouche https://www.uni-regensburg.de/ur-international/international-office/index.html University of Regensburg Introduction to Natural Language Engineering II 6 Summer http:// https://spur.uniegensburg.de/qisserver/pages/startFlow.xhtml?_flowId=detailViewflow&unitI d=35232&periodId=313&navigationPosition=studiesOffered,searchCourses Ulrike Allouche https://www.uni-regensburg.de/ur-international/international-office/index.html University of Regensburg Research Seminar Information Retrieval 7 Winter http:// https://spur.uniregensburg.de/qisserver/pages/startFlow.xhtml?_flowId=detailViewflow&unit Id=23015&periodId=312&navigationPosition=studiesOffered,searchCourses Ulrike Allouche https://www.uni-regensburg.de/ur-international/international-office/index.html Contacts Adéla Jarolímková Charles University Prague, Czech Republic Contact Koraljka Golub Linnaeus University Växjö, Sweden Contact Veronica Trépagny University of Borås Borås, Sweden Contact Ulrike Allouche Universität Regensburg Regensburg, Germany Contact How to Take Part? Students must be nominated by their home university to take part in this virtual mobility program. To get started, contact your home iSchool's International Office or equivalent, as listed below. Linnaeus University, International Office University of Borås, International Office University of Regensburg, International Office Charles University, International - Faculty of Arts, International Relations Office (Program on hiatus for 2022/23 academic year) Program Management The academic coordinator of the European iSchools Virtual Student Exhange for 2021-2023 is Koraljka Golub of Linnaeus University. The coordinator role will rotate every three years. European iSchools interested in joining the program should contact the academic coordinator. The full parameters of this program are outlined in the Multilateral Agreement of Virtual Student Mobility between European Chapter iSchools Members , with further local stipulations found in the following addenda: Linnaeus University iSchool Addendum University of Borås iSchool Addendum University of Regensburg iSchool Addendum Charles University iSchool Addendum Meet the Officers Koraljka Golub European Chair Linnaeus University Växjö, Sweden Contact

The Proceedings contain high quality iConference papers and are published in various venues, which partnered with the iSchools organization. Back to iConference Proceedings The Proceedings contain high quality iConference papers and are published in various venues, which partnered with the iSchools organization. Read More Past Proceedings iConference 2025 Papers Posters iConference 2024 Papers Posters iConference 2023 Papers I Posters Papers II iConference 2022 Papers I Posters Papers II iConference 2021 Papers I Posters Papers II iConference 2020 Papers Posters iConference 2019 Papers Posters iConference 2018 Papers iConference 2017 Proceedings iConference 2016 Proceedings iConference 2015 Proceedings iConference 2014 Proceedings iConference 2013 Proceedings iConference 2012 Proceedings iConference 2011 Proceedings iConference 2010 Proceedings iConference 2009 Proceedings iConference 2008 Proceedings iConference 2006 Proceedings iConference 2005 Proceedings

iConference papers push the boundaries of information scholarship, explore core concepts and ideas, and help identify new technological and conceptual configurations. Back to Tracks Short Research Papers The goal of the Short Research Papers track is to encourage the iConference community to present new, provocative, and cross-cutting themes in a short paper submission. Short research papers might include, but are not limited to, critical literature reviews of an emerging topic, theory building that is in the early stages of development, or new analysis / methods applied to existing data. Short papers are more focused and succinct contributions to the research program and are likely to have a smaller scope of contribution than Full Research Papers . For example, short papers on applications design may not cover the entire iterative design cycle (observation, design, implementation, evaluation, etc.) but may instead go into depth in specific areas. 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 virtual iConference SCOOCS platform with a 20-minutes presentation followed by a 10 minutes Q&A; presentation instructions can be found here . All authors who presented online will also have the opportunity to present 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 best Short Paper will be awarded with a sum of USD 500 . 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 3,000 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-record of their paper presentation additionally to their 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-recording 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 a 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 3,000 words in the interest of fairness. If necessary, we suggest having a professional editor help identify redundant words and thoughts. Papers authors will also 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 must 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 poster onsite in addition to the virtual presentation. If the author has requested an additional paper presentation slot on-site in Edinburgh, at least one author of the accepted submission has to register for the onsite part of the 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 Pre-recording submission due: 09 February 2026 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Short Research Paper Chairs Jennifer Campbell-Meier Short Research Papers Chair Victoria University of Wellington New Zealand Contact Heinz Pampel Short Research Papers Chair Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Germany Contact Jessica Barfield Short Research Papers Chair University of Kentucky USA Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference in general. Contact

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The purpose of the Women's Coalition is to empower women in the iSchools organization. The Women's Coalition will facilitate communication among women in the broad range of information professions through meetings at conferences, informal dinners and gatherings, speakers and support for professional positions and development, recruitment of new members, and mentoring for its members. View all communities Women's Coalition The purpose of the Women's Coalition is to empower women in the iSchools organization. The Women's Coalition will facilitate communication among women in the broad range of information professions through meetings at conferences, informal dinners and gatherings, speakers and support for professional positions and development, recruitment of new members, and mentoring for its members. The iSchools Women's Coalition welcomes all members regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, and regardless of ability. Meet the Officers Diana Daly Women's Coalition Chair University of Arizona USA Contact Di Wang Women's Coalition Co-Chair Renmin University of China China Contact Join the Women's Coalition Last Name* First Name E-Mail-Address* Country* University* Department* Position (Student/PhD Student/ Early Career/ Full Professor...) Research Area Expectations for the Women's Coalition Submit

iConference Host Application Form Please fill out the following form if you are interested in hosting iConference 2027 in the Asia-Pacific Region. Please contact admin@ischools-inc.org if you have questions. On-site Host (Partner A) Name of the University* Name of the Department/School* We have the endorsement of our iSchools leadership team to host the iConference. * Main contact information First Name Last Name* Position E-Mail* Partner B (if applicable) Name of the University Name of the Department/School Contact Person Partner B E-Mail Contact Person Partner B Location Information Mehrzeilige Adresse Country/Region* Address* City* Zip / Postal code* Vision for iConference Please briefly describe what you expect to gain from hosting the iConference. * Please briefly describe what would make the iConference hosted by your school unique. * Proposed iConference Dates Please specify your preferred iConference dates. Please keep in mind that the iConference traditionally takes place in March or April. The virtual portion takes place before the onsite part. Please consider major international holidays (e.g. Easter holidays). Your preferred onsite conference dates* Comments Travel Information Please upload an overview of estimated prices (USD) and travel times to your location from major cities of all inhabited continents.* Upload Please provide a brief description of the expected route from the airport to your venue.* Venue Information Potential Venue* University Campus Conference Hotel Others Please mark all options that would be available at your venue: Venue Capacity Keynote Room (min. 250 participants) available 6 parallel Session Rooms (up to 30 participants) available Space for on-site registration desk available Space for Coffee Breaks available Space for Lunch available Room for Dinner available Room for Reception available Room(s) for Business Meetings available Room(s) with Video Conference Equipment available Room(s) with flexible setting (chairs and tables) available Space for Wardrobe available Comments Rental costs* No rental costs Rental costs for all rooms expected Some rooms will be free, some rooms need to be rented with costs If there are costs for rooms expected, please list them here. Venue Characteristics Barrier-free access available Barrier-free restrooms available Rooms accessible via elevators Free Wifi available Power sockets available for participants to charge their devices Air conditioner or equivalent available Please describe the distance between the rooms (keynote room and session rooms e.g.).* Optional upload possibility for further venue information Upload Onsite Team Please name the potential members of the onsite organizing committee.* Please describe the experience of the committee members in organizing conferences.* How many volunteers do you expect to involve in the onsite portion of the conference?* Will technical support be available for all rooms onsite?* Will the school provide zoom licenses to enable hybrid setups?* Does the team include people with marketing experience?* Conference Budget Regardless of which option you choose, the iSchools Organization will provide 100,000.00 USD investment to organize the full iConference. 30,000.00 USD will be used to organize the virtual portion and 70,000.00 USD will be available for the onsite hosts to organize the onsite portion. Which cost structure would you prefer?* We do not provide any additional funds. The iSchools Organization will assume full financial responsibility. We do not have any claim on any profits, but also do not take any financial risks. Sponsored Option: We provide a certain amount of financial sponsorship, but we do not claim any ownership of the profits or assume any financial risks. Shared Costing Structure: We provide a certain amount of financial support. Profits and risks will be shared with the iSchools Organization. Not sure yet Comment Catering Please provide an overview of estimated costs for conference catering including, lunch, coffee breaks, dinner and (optional) a reception for ca. 350 participants* We can provide / have access to a catering services that can provide the following* gluten free nut free diary free halal kosher vegetarian vegan none of the options Comment Participant Accommodation Please indicate potential accommodation options for participants in different price categories in USD. Please include their distance to the venue.* Optional Upload - List of Hotels Upload Freetime Activities Please upload a short description of potential (free time) activities (e.g. sightseeing, guided tours etc.) Upload Submit