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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

The European iSchools do not just aim at pushing the academic boundaries in information science but have a keen interest in knowledge transfer activities that demonstrate the impact that research and training within our iSchools have in practical industry use cases and society as a whole. Back to EU Region Industry Partnership The European iSchools do not just aim at pushing the academic boundaries in information science but have a keen interest in knowledge transfer activities that demonstrate the impact that research and training within our iSchools have in practical industry use cases and society as a whole. We have a long track record of successful collaboration with industry at individual iSchool level. We are now starting to join forces across institutions to strengthen this line of activity further. We would be delighted to hear from new industry partners. The collaboration can range from organised events such as industry days over student placements to joint research projects. Our biggest asset for such collaboration are our large cohorts of dedicated students at Bachelor, Master and PhD level who are keen to apply their expertise to practical applications. Feel free to contact us to discuss this further. Meet the Officers Udo Kruschwitz Industry Partnerships University of Regensburg Regensburg, Germany Contact Franjo Pehar Industry Partnerships University of Zadar Zadar, Croatia Contact Jaap Kamps Industry Partnerships University of Amsterdam Amsterdam, Netherlands Contact Frances VC Ryan Industry Partnerships Edinburgh Napier University Edinburgh, Scotland Contact Maria Gäde Industry Partnerships Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Berlin, Germany Contact Liana Ermakova Industry Partnerships University of Brest Brest, France Contact

iSchools community groups are established and independently led interest groups by our community members. These communities have their own vision and activities, and welcome everyone who is interested to join them. iSchools Communities iSchools community groups are established and independently led interest groups by our community members. These communities have their own vision and activities, and welcome everyone who is interested to join them. The iSchools Organization encourages our community to establish their very own interest groups. Doctoral Students Black Coalition Qualitative Research Group Digital Memory Group Community Informatics Group Women's Coalition Climate Action Coalition AP Next Generation Committee Indigenous Research Collective AP Future Information Leaders Network

The AP-iConference is an annual event for information field researchers in the Asia Pacific region. Launched in 2014, it is organized by iSchools Asia-Pacific members and others, serving as a regional satellite of the global iSchools iConference. Back AP-iConference The AP-iConference is an annual event for information field researchers in the Asia Pacific region. Launched in 2014, it is organized by iSchools Asia-Pacific members and others, serving as a regional satellite of the global iSchools iConference . The AP-iConference is now held in conjunction with the International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL) and the Asia-Pacific Library and Information Education and Practice Conference. The umbrella conference is called IFDIK: International Forum on Data, Information, and Knowledge for Sustainable and Ethical Societies. Visit the IFDIK Website Meet the Officers Di Wang Chair Wuhan University Wuhan, China Contact Misita Anwar Chair Monash University Melbourne, Australia Contact Atsuyuki Morishima Co-Chair University of Tsukuba Tsukuba, Japan Contact

The Teaching & Knowledge Exchange section of the iSchools organisation is dedicated to knowledge sharing, mobility experiences, international cooperation and partnership development. Back to EU Region Teaching & Knowledge Exchange Teaching & Knowledge Exchange Section of the iSchools organisation is dedicated to knowledge sharing, mobility experiences, international cooperation and partnership development. Knowledge sharing and international academic and professional mobility experiences contribute to individual enrichment with clear gains for the entire iSchools community. Supporting talent development, increasing intersectoral collaboration and promoting social connections are key actions of iSchools. The European region of iSchools promotes the organisation of transnational events for knowledge sharing in a multicultural and multilevel dimension, considering the levels from undergraduate to postgraduate. These events include the organisation of face-to-face and virtual lectures and seminars and mobility programs for students, teachers and staff. In addition to these programs, international internships at member universities and partner organisations are also supported. Meet the Officers Sara Martínez Cardama Teaching & Knowldge Exchange Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Madrid, Spain Contact Kornelija Petr Balog Teaching & Knowldge Exchange Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Osijek, Croatia Contact

The Erasmus+ Programme is the European Union’s programme that supports higher education, training/vocational education, education, youth and sport. As a European Union project, it supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan, the European Skills Agenda and as such supports, implements and develops: the European Pillar of Social Rights, the EU Youth strategy and the European dimension in sport. Back to EU Region Erasmus + The Erasmus + Program is the European Union’s program that supports higher education, training/vocational education, education, youth and sport. As a European Union project, it supports priorities and activities set out in the European Education Area, Digital Education Action Plan, the European Skills Agenda and as such supports, implements and develops: the European Pillar of Social Rights, the EU Youth strategy and the European dimension in sport. For higher education institutions, there are a number of possibilities. European institutions with an Erasmus Charter may apply for exchange mobilities for students and staff. But there are also many other possibilities for the institutions to cooperate within Europe and beyond for both research, excellence, education, policy development. The present agreement is set up as a multilateral agreement, allowing the signatories to take advantage of the iSchools community for exchange. The iSchools European/African Region member institutions (https://www.ischools.org/european-region ), signatories on the agreement and addendum, agree to cooperate for the exchange of students and/or staff in the context of the Erasmus+ programme. The purpose of this collaboration is to promote student and staff exchanges within the iSchools consortium. Members located within the EU/EEA are eligible to access available funding for exchanges between participating institutions in the EU/EEA. For members outside the EU/EEA, this agreement facilitates student and staff exchanges on a tuition-waiver basis, with no additional funding available under the current Erasmus+ call. In addition to the current joining members any member of the iSchools European/African Region may join this agreement, subject to approval by the existing joining members. The current members are: France : Université de Bretagne Occidentale France: ENSSIB France: Université de Lille / University of Lille Germany: University of Regensburg Israel: Bar Ilan University Latvia: Latvija Universitate / University of Latvia Portugal: Universidade do Porto Sweden: Linnaeus University How to Take Part? To participate in the Erasmus+ program, students need to turn to their own international coordinators and follow the procedures at their own institutions for application and selection. How to join? Membership The agreement may be joined by all iSchools members within the European/African Region at the time of its establishment. Thereafter, new members may only be admitted with the approval of all existing joining members, in accordance with Section 9 of the agreement. Such approval may be conducted through a simple poll or vote. Student Exchange Commitment By signing the agreement, each joining member commits to receiving one (1) student for one semester (5 months) per academic year from each other joining member. Consequently, accepting new members implies a proportional increase in the number of incoming students. Members may, by mutual consent and confirmed in writing (e.g., via email), agree to adjust the number of exchanged students for a particular academic year. Erasmus+ Funding Institutions holding the Erasmus+ Charter for Higher Education may use Erasmus+ funds for exchanges with other eligible partners under this agreement, at their own discretion. Institutions located outside the EU/EEA are not currently eligible for Erasmus+ funding under this collaboration. Main Agreement, Addendum and Publication All joining members must sign the main agreement and complete their institutional addendum, including the required information and authorised signatures. The signed agreement and addendum must then be submitted to the current Board Director for iSchools European/African Region. A consolidated overview of the participating institutions and their addenda will be published on the iSchools website. Agreement Download iSchools willing to join the Erasmus+ Program are very welcome and can be added regularly. For instructions how to join, please contact: Koraljka Golub Linnaeus University Växjö, Sweden Contact Sara Martines Cardama Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Madrid, Spain Contact Kornelija Petr Balog Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek Osijek, Croatia Contact Contact Persons Christina Bohle Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin Berlin, Germany Contact Cecilia Hartwich Linnaeus University Växjö, Sweden Contact Kate Kenyon University of Strathclyde Glasgow, Scotland Contact Veronica Trépagny University of Borås Borås, Sweden Contact Maria Grotz Universität Regensburg Regensburg, Germany Contact Dario Ferić Josip Juray Strossmayer University of Osijek Osijek, Croatia Contact Gregorio Celada Manjon Universidad Carlos III de Madrid Madrid, Spain Contact

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The Early Career Colloquium provides a high-quality mentorship and networking opportunity for early career researchers who work in an iSchool, a similar department, or want to work in an iSchool Back to Tracks Early Career Colloquium The purpose of the Early Career Colloquium (ECC) is to provide a high-quality mentorship and networking opportunity for early career researchers who work in an iSchool, a similar department, or want to work in an iSchool (e.g., post-doctoral fellows, assistant professors). During the colloquium, early career scholars will share their research plans and aspirations with accomplished mentors that have expertise in various interdisciplinary areas represented within the iSchool community, as well as extensive experience in grant writing, promotion and/or tenure review, the peer-review process, teaching, and professional service. Early career scholars will engage in discourse with these mentors and their peers to improve their understanding of having a successful career in the information field. Navigation Overview Application Participation Timeline Chairs Overview Please note that iConference 2026 will have a virtual and a physical component, but the Early Career Colloquium will only be held physically onsite in Edinburgh, Scotland, UK! During the iConference 2026, participation in the Early Career Colloquium will be restricted to those who have applied and been accepted; the colloquium will not be open to observers. Participants in the Early Career Colloquium will be selected based on their application, perceived relevance and potential contribution to research in the information field, and their anticipated contribution to the colloquium goals. The applications will be reviewed by the chairs. Emphasis will be placed on the formation of groups of participants whose research careers are at a stage that can best benefit from the colloquium and who reflect individual excellence and motivation while at the same time contributing to the colloquium objectives and the aggregate diversity of the cohort. Conditions : Please note that accepted applicants must register during the Early Bird registration period for the full conference to take part in the Early Career Colloquium at iConference 2026. The organizers reserve the right to withdraw the acceptance if these conditions are not met. Application The Early Career Colloquium is open to scholars within eight years since completing their Ph.D. at the time of application submission. Early career scholars will be chosen through a competitive application process. Scholars with involvement in iSchool-related research are encouraged to apply. Each application should contain the following within one PDF document in the following order and be submitted through the ConfTool submission system by 20 October 2025 . All materials must be in English. A cover page containing : Name Institution Current position Personal webpage E-mail address A 1-page personal statement including : Research topic and/or specialization (e.g., research questions) Current career status Career objectives Reason for participating Research and career challenges to explore in the colloquium Career-related questions Current CV Participation & Format In order to promote extended interaction among conference attendees, those accepted for the Early Career Colloquium will be expected to meet the following obligations after they have been accepted: Register for the iConference during the early-bird period, and participate throughout the entire iConference. Applicants are expected to participate physically. The colloquium is projected to be a 90-minute to half-day event, with multiple small group discussions. We will focus on collaborative inquiry and scholarly discourse with peers and a panel of experienced faculty serving as mentors. Main activities can include: Discussion on crafting a research agenda, careers paths, and teaching strategies with mentors and peers. Opportunities for group and individual consultation and networking between early career scholars and senior colleagues, exploring potentials for long-term mentorship from accomplished mentors in the early scholars’ field(s) of interest. Meeting with conference chairs to discuss the writing and reviewing process in highly regarded journals and conferences. Prior to the session, a few preparatory activities are required to enable us to use the time within the session as best as possible. More information will be forthcoming once selected. Submission Portal Conftool Timeline Submission portal opens: mid June 2025 Submission deadline: 20 October 2025 Decision notification date: mid November 2025 All deadlines are in GMT-11 23:59. Early Career Chairs Jeff Hemsley Early Career Chair Syracuse University USA Contact Ming Ren Early Career Chair Renmin University of China China Contact Debbie Meharg Early Career Chair Edinburgh Napier University United Kingdom Contact Questions Contact staff regarding iConference in general. Contact

The Asia-Pacific iSchools and the AP Next Generation Committee (AP-iNext) organize academic seminars, lectures and workshops on essential topics towards a better information-driven world. This page provides videos of selected activities. Asia Pacific Region All iSchools Communities AP Next Generation Committee The iSchools Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee was launched in 2022 by the Asia-Pacific regional iSchools in conjunction with the iSchools Board. The purpose of this AP-iSchools sub-organization is to maximize the visibility and communication among the next generation researchers, to enhance academic initiatives and mutual support, and to empower the AP library and information science community with vitality and to cultivate future leaders in the information field. The Committee will facilitate an international network for next generation researchers through various events and activities, including the AP-iConference , workshops, panels, international research projects and joint grant proposals. The Committee is composed of next generation researchers in the field of information from Asia-Pacific (AP) iSchools members, the International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL) and the Asia-Pacific Library and Information Education and Practice Conference (A-LIEP) communities. The Asia-Pacific iSchools Next Generation Committee now includes 32 members from 21 institutions, the ICADL, and the A-LIEP communities. Dr. Di Wang from Renmin University of China and Dr. Misita Anwar from Swinburne University are the current Chair and Chair-Elect. Meet the Officers Misita Anwar Chair Swinburne University Contact Chao Min Committee Member Nanjing University Contact Hui Chen Committee Member Central China Normal University Contact Masaki Takeda Committee Member University of Tsukuba Contact Peng Xiao Committee Member Sun Yat-sen University Contact Yi Bu Committee Member Peking University Contact Yi Song Committee Member Jilin University Contact Yao Zhang Committee Member Nankai University Contact Vi Truong Committee Member University of Melbourne Contact Xue Pan Committee Member Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology Contact Pianran Wang Committee Member Peking University Contact Irfan Ali Committee Member University of the Punjab Contact Houqiang Yu Chair-Elect Sun Yat-Sen University Contact Claire Timpany Committee Member University of Waikato Contact Iyra S. Buenrostro-Cabbab Committee Member University of the Philippines Diliman Contact Naya Sucha-xaya Committee Member Chulalongkorn University Contact Rahmi Committee Member Universitas Indonesia Contact Youngseek Kim Committee Member Sungkyunkwan University Contact Zekun Yang Committee Member Renmin University of China Contact Ping Wang Committee Member Central China Normal University Contact Anita Dewi Committee Member Charles Sturt University Contact Ming-Hsin Chiu Committee Member National Taiwan Normal University Contact Alireza Moayedikia Committee Member Swinburne University of Technology Contact Yaming Fu Committee Member Shanghai University Contact Di Wang Committee Member Renmin University of China Contact Hiroyoshi Ito Committee Member University of Tsukuba Contact Md Khalid Hossain Committee Member Monash University Contact Nicholas Vanderschantz Committee Member University of Waikato Contact Shaobo Liang Committee Member Wuhan University Contact Wei Jeng Committee Member National Taiwan University Contact Qiao Li Committee Member Nankai University Contact Linlin Zhu Committee Member Jilin University Contact Lei Hou Committee Member Nanjing University of Information Science & Technology Contact Benedict Salazar Olgado Committee Member University of the Philippines Contact Stella Peng Committee Member University of Melbourne Contact Xiaoyu Chen Committee Member Shanghai University Contact Past Chairs 2022-2025 Di Wang Renmin University of China Contact