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University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Application Deadline: May 21, 2026 The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a Lecturer position in  Information Law and Ethics. This is a full-time, 9-month, renewable, instructional academic staff position (Teaching Faculty II) based on the main campus for both face-to-face and fully online methods of delivery at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching and student success as well as a commitment to continuous growth and professional development to keep abreast libraries, information professions, and higher education trends affecting the curriculum.   The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a positive work environment in the school and college and to participate in school and college-wide initiatives and events. This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation may be available and each three credit summer course is paid at approximately 1/9th of base academic year salary. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester.  Key Job Responsibilities: Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited US institution or international equivalent by the start date of the appointment. Knowledge and demonstrated expertise in legal and ethical issues in librarianship and information technology, including the ethical and responsible use of AI in LIS and IST; copyright/intellectual property in digital contexts; privacy law. Evidence of university-level teaching experience in Library and Information Science programs preferably using a learning management system in areas listed above, preferably at an institution(s) in the US. Demonstrated ability in the design and delivery of courses in face-to-face and online formats.

University of Toronto   Application Deadline:   May 26, 2026   The Faculty of Information and the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies in the Faculty of Arts & Science at the University of Toronto invites applications for a full-time tenure stream position in Italian cultural studies and history with expertise in fascism and far right movements in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries; archival and historiographic methodologies; and the interplay of monuments, museums and memory studies. This will be a joint appointment between the Faculty of Information (60%) and the Department of Italian, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies (40%). The appointment will be at the rank of Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026.  We seek candidates who are leaders in global and comparative research in one or more of the following areas:    Fascism and far right movements during the twentieth and twenty-first centuries in Western Europe, including how these ideologies are represented and contested in monuments and museums, and how they relate to (mis)information in the public sphere.   Memory studies as it relates to the construction and reconstruction of national narratives and heritage, especially during times of political upheaval and social re-organization.  Methodological expertise in archival research and historiography, with attention to how archives are formed and later utilized.  Expertise in Italian cultural studies and cultural history, especially as it relates to neighbouring states in the Mediterranean.   The successful candidate will play a leading role in envisioning, developing, and deploying innovative degree pathways between undergraduate and professional master programs. We seek candidates with demonstrated experience and achievements in:  Curriculum development and renewal at undergraduate and graduate levels Undergraduate humanities and social science teaching    Professional masters teaching, especially in the areas of GLAMs (Galleries, Archives, Libraries, and Museums) Administrative leadership, including stakeholder engagement and consultation, effective communication, and positive faculty-staff working relationships Inter-divisional collaboration  Understanding and applying University policies and governance processes   Successful applicants will hold a doctoral degree in such fields as Information Science, Museum Studies, History, Anthropology, Area Studies, Cultural Studies, Media and Communication or Journalism Studies, or Memory Studies. Successful applicants will have a robust teaching dossier that includes undergraduate and graduate level teaching, as well as supervision of students (undergraduate, masters and/or PhD). They will also have a proven track record of administrative efficacy and leadership commensurate with the rank of Associate Professor. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated record of excellence in research and teaching. We seek candidates whose research and teaching interests complement and enhance our existing  departmental strengths . Candidates will have an established international reputation and will be expected to sustain and lead innovative and independent research, and to maintain an outstanding, competitive, and externally funded research program.  Candidates must provide evidence of research excellence which can be demonstrated by a record of sustained high-impact contributions and publications in top-ranked and field relevant journals, the submitted research statement, presentations at significant conferences, awards and accolades, and other noteworthy activities that contribute to the visibility and prominence of the discipline, as well as strong endorsements from referees.  Evidence of excellence in teaching will be provided through teaching accomplishments, the teaching dossier submitted as part of the application (with required materials outlined below), as well as strong letters of reference.

Dr. William Klein, a senior leader at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a distinguished and innovative leader in academia, has been named the new Dean of the School of Communication and Information (SC&I), a role he will assume July 1, 2026. [...] In his new role as Dean for SC&I, Dr. Klein will be responsible for defining the school’s strategic vision, fostering a collaborative culture, and recruiting and retaining world-class faculty. Drawing on his experience as a first-generation college student, Dr. Klein is committed to supporting students by providing robust training and mentoring opportunities. By building on SC&I’s multidisciplinary foundation, Dr. Klein will promote innovative scholarship and an inclusive learning environment, in line with the goals and objectives of the Rutgers–New Brunswick Academic Master Plan.

iConference 2026, the 21st iConference in the annual series, concluded successfully on 02 April 2026. Hosted by the Edinburgh Napier University, Scotland, UK the virtual program took place 23-26 March 2026 and the on-site program in Edinburgh took place 29 March-02 April 2026. This year's iConference attracted more than 500 participants worldwide. About one-third of the participants attended only virtually, while about two-thirds also attended the in-person portion of the event in Edinburgh, UK. Out of over 671 submissions in total, 25% of all submitted Full Research Papers, 42% of all submitted Short Research Papers, 64% of all submitted Research Posters, 31% of all submitted Chinese Research Papers, 50% of all submitted Spanish/Portuguese Research Papers and 72% of all submitted Workshop and Panel proposals were accepted, concluding in 75 virtual academic sessions and 87 onsite academic sessions. The organizers would like to congratulate the iConference 2026 Award winners, who have been announced at the iConference 2026 Opening Keynote, 23 March 2026: Best Full Research Paper Award (1.000 USD) (ID 157) Voices from the River: Exploring Digitally Inclusive Tools with Marginalised Fishing Communities in Bangladesh by Md Khalid Hossain, Gillian Christina Oliver, Misita Anwar, Tanjila Kanij, Manika Saha Best Short Research Paper Award (500 USD) (ID 118) Engineering Oral Stories: A Conceptual Model of Traditions as Water by Andrew Wiebe Best Chinese Research Paper Award (1.000 USD) (ID 817) 智慧医疗场景中老年人健康信息的隐私风险识别及应对研究/Identifying and Mitigating Privacy Risks to Older Adults’ Health Information in Smart Healthcare Settings by ​ Shanman Li, Leye Yao, Xin Jiang Best Poster Award (300 USD) (ID 486) Privacy Concerns and ChatGPT: Exploring Online Discourse through the Lens of Information Practice on Reddit by S M Mehedi Zaman, Saubhagya Joshi, Yiyi Wu Authors from 40 countries submitted their work. More than 540 reviewers from 41 countries evaluated these submission. Track Chairs of 13 nationalities in all iSchools regions were involved on the program consisting of paper and poster presentations, workshops, student symposia, doctoral and early career colloquia. The iConference organizers and the iSchools organization would like to thank all track chairs, reviewers, moderators, presenters and volunteers for their invaluable contribution to the great success of iConference 2026. According to the regional rotation, next year's iConference will take place in the Asia-Pacific region. We are proud to announce that iConference 2027 will be jointly hosted by Victoria University of Wellington  and Monash University . The virtual program will take place 22-25 March 2027 and the on-site part of the conference will take place at the Victoria University of Wellingto n's  campus in Wellington, New Zealand from 5-9 April 2027. The call for papers will be announced soon. (Follow #iconf27 on Social Media for updates.)

University at Albany Application Deadline: Applications accepted until filled or closed Anticipated start date:  1 September, 2026 The University at Albany is accepting applications for the tenure-track faculty position of Business and Data Services Librarian at the rank of Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian, commensurate with experience. This position will serve as the subject librarian for the Massry School of Business and Economics Department, providing research support, instruction, and collection development services. The successful candidate will also play a key role in providing data services and enhancing data literacy and management. The librarian in this role will support faculty and students, ensuring access to relevant resources and research support. As a member of the Reference and Research Services Department, the librarian contributes to departmental services and projects. Primary Responsibilities: Research Service and Consultation:  Provide research assistance and consultation on business and economics research, data discovery, management, and visualization. Provide general reference and research assistance services virtually and in person. Instruction:  Design and deliver instruction on business research strategies, data literacy, and data discovery and access tools. Create and maintain relevant subjects and research guides. Collection Development:  Contribute to collection development, assessment, and deselection, ensuring that library resources align with the teaching and research needs of students and faculty. Outreach and Engagement:  Take a proactive approach to building relationships with faculty, staff, and students. Participate in or develop outreach and programming initiatives to promote library resources and services. Reference and Research Services Team Member:  Contribute to and develop projects relevant to the goals and mission of the department and the library. Data Management: Expand Libraries-based Research Data Management program, providing data management plan consultations and support for data curation and sharing. Professional Engagement:  Demonstrate sustained efforts of contributions to the library, university, and professional community through scholarship and service. Participate in relevant professional development activities to stay current. Other reasonable duties as assigned.  Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program. Minimum of one year of experience providing reference services or research consultations in an academic library. Experience providing library instruction or teaching in an academic library. Experience or formal coursework related to collection development activities such as selection and deselection of library resources, collection assessment, and user information needs assessment. Experience working collaboratively with multiple stakeholders in an academic environment. Appointment as Senior Assistant Librarian requires a record of professional experience, librarianship, and service that meets the criteria for an appointment at the rank of Senior Assistant Librarian. Appointment as Associate Librarian requires a record of professional experience, librarianship, service, and scholarly activity appropriate for the rank of Associate Librarian.

The School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign seeks nominations for the 2025 Robert B. Downs Intellectual Freedom Award. The deadline for nominations is April 20, 2026. The award is cosponsored by Sage . Given annually, the award acknowledges individuals or groups who have furthered the cause of intellectual freedom, particularly as it impacts libraries and information centers and the dissemination of ideas. Granted to those who have resisted censorship or efforts to abridge the freedom of individuals to read or view materials of their choice or to hear or express ideas, the award may be in recognition of a particular action or a long-term interest in and dedication to the cause of intellectual freedom. The Downs Award  was established in 1969 by the iSchool's faculty to honor Dean Emeritus Robert B. Downs, a champion of intellectual freedom, on the occasion of his twenty-fifth anniversary as director of the School. Previous winners have included: Shannon M. Oltmann (2024), associate professor in the School of Information Science at the University of Kentucky, for translating her research on censorship and intellectual freedom into practical guidance for library workers; Missouri Library Association Intellectual Freedom Committee (2023) for their education and advocacy work; New College of Florida faculty, librarians, student reporters of The Catalyst, and the Defend New College and Save New College student and alumni organizations (2022) for their efforts to support academic freedom; #FReadom Fighters (TX) and the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom (2021) staff for their contributions in the defense of intellectual freedom; and Amy Dodson, Director, Douglas County Public Library, Nevada (2020) for supporting the value and necessity of equity, diversity, and inclusion as a part of her library's mission and service. Sage  provides an honorarium to the Downs Award recipient and, with the iSchool, co-hosts the reception held in honor of the recipient. The reception and award ceremony for the 2025 Downs Intellectual Freedom Award will take place in June 2026 at the American Library Association Annual Conference in Chicago. Letters of nomination and documentation about the nominee should be sent by April 20, 2026, to J. Stephen Downie, Chair of the Award Committee, by email at jdownie@illinois.edu  with a copy to ischool-dean@illinois.edu .

Advancing Librarianship: Schoen Fellows Share New Research at the NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference Three 2025-2026  Schoen Fellows , Toni-Anne McDermott MI'27, Lauren Popp MI'26, and Kaylee Ruiz MI'26, joined Associate Teaching Professor of Library and Information Science  Brenda Boyer  to share their presentation, " Come & Get It! Ready-to-Use Resources for Busy School & Youth Librarians ," at the  2026 NJLA/NJASL Joint Conference , held February 17–19 in Atlantic City, New Jersey.   The  Schoen Fellowship  is awarded annually to a select number of  Master of Information  students who are  concentrating in School Librarianship .   "The fellowship provides students who are preparing for certification as school library media specialists in K-12 schools with a tremendous opportunity to make pre-service contributions to their field," Boyer said.   During the presentation, McDermott, Popp, and Ruiz discussed their research and the professional resources they are developing for their Schoen projects (Curating an Audiobook Collection, Philadelphia's School Library Crisis, and Gaming in Libraries,   respectively). Each spoke about their research journey and fielded questions from the audience of over 120 people. Rutgers LIS Welcomes Two Scholars Advancing Social Justice and Privacy Innovation The Department of Library and Information Science is pleased to welcome two new faculty members in Fall, 2026: Jeanie Austin and Ece Gumusel.   Welcoming them, LIS Department Chair and Associate Professor of Library and Information Science Rebecca Reynolds said, “This year our department’s tenure-track hiring priorities centered on Librarianship, and Information Policy. We are so excited to welcome Jeanie Austin as our Librarianship hire, and Ece Gumusel as our Information Policy hire. Our department is so fortunate to have attracted such talented, innovative scholars whose research will bring new expertise in key areas of development for the department. We can’t wait to warmly welcome our new colleagues to campus, and for our students, especially, to benefit very soon from their arrival. We are grateful to the SC&I Dean's office, and all LIS faculty for their active engagement and support in this important search.”

University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 The School of Information Studies (SOIS) at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM) invites applications for a Lecturer position in Information Science & Technology . This is a full-time, 9-month, renewable, instructional academic staff position ( Teaching Faculty II ) based on the main campus for  both face-to-face and fully online methods of delivery  at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. This position requires a commitment to excellence in teaching and student success as well as a commitment to continuous growth and professional development to keep abreast of technology, industry, and higher education trends affecting the curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to a positive work environment in the school and college and to participate in school and college-wide initiatives and events. This position offers a competitive salary and full benefits. Optional summer teaching for additional compensation may be available and each three credit summer course is paid at approximately 1/9th of base academic year salary. The standard teaching load will be four classes per semester.   Key Job Responsibilities: Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading Assists in development of grant proposals for funding of model instruction programs Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties Supervises the day-to-day activities of work unit employees involved in instructional support as needed

Dominican University 1) Assistant Professor: specializing in information services in public libraries Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 The School of Information Studies (SOIS) seeks an Assistant Professor of Library and Information Science specializing in information services in public libraries. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to teaching, advising, scholarship, and service aligned with the University’s mission and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice. They will help develop innovative curricula that prepare students for roles in public libraries and other community-focused information settings. Areas of emphasis include intellectual freedom, adult services, readers’ advisory, information and digital literacy, community engagement, and inclusive, user-centered service design. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to equity and inclusion, expertise in contemporary information settings, and understanding of strong partnerships with libraries, community organizations, and diverse civic agencies. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS : All listed qualifications are required unless otherwise noted: Earned PhD in Library and Information Science or a PhD in a related field and  at least one earned degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited institution. Doctoral candidates who are on ABD status with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or earlier will be considered. Demonstrated preparation to teach graduate-level courses. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and equity-centered teaching practices. Evidence of scholarly potential and service consistent with expectations for tenure-track faculty. Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, students, and community partners. 2) Assistant Professor: specializing in archives, cultural heritage preservation, and/or digital-cultural stewardship with a strong, critically insightful interdisciplinary focus Application Deadline: June 30, 2026 The School of Information Studies (SOIS) seeks an Assistant tenure-track faculty member specializing in archives, cultural heritage preservation, and/or digital-cultural stewardship with a strong, critically insightful interdisciplinary focus. The successful candidate for this position will contribute to teaching, advising, scholarship, and service aligned with the University’s mission and commitment to equity, inclusion, and social justice, as well as collaborate with faculty inside and outside SOIS. Further expectations include developing innovative/transformative curricular courses/initiatives addressing both emerging job market demands as well as socio-cultural needs in areas such as archives/archival theory and museums, records management, areas of digital stewardship (i.e., digital asset management, digital curation, digital humanities), cultural informatics, and community-based initiatives. Applicants should demonstrate expertise (or potential competencies) in cross-disciplinary and transdisciplinary partnerships, engagement with organizations that can provide experiential learning opportunities for students, and a demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion in teaching as well as research. QUALIFICATIONS : All listed qualifications are required unless otherwise noted: Earned PhD in Library and Information Science or a PhD in a related field and at least one earned degree in Library and Information Science from an accredited institution. Doctoral candidates who are on ABD status with an anticipated graduation date of August 2026 or earlier will be considered. Demonstrated preparation to teach graduate-level courses. Demonstrated commitment to inclusive, culturally responsive, and equity-centered teaching practices Evidence of scholarly potential and service consistent with expectations for tenure-track faculty. Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, students, and community partners.

University of Kentucky Application Deadline: Application review will begin on April 8, 2026 , and continue until the position is filled The College of Communication and Information at the University of Kentucky invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor (Special Title) of Library and Information Science. This is a nine-month, tenure-track position reporting directly to the School Director with appointment at the rank of assistant professor. Tenure-eligible means candidates must first meet the prescribed criteria per Administrative Regulation 2:2-1  and statements of evidence to be granted tenure. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2026. Qualification and Responsibilities: We are looking for qualified faculty members to enhance teaching, research, and service in librarianship in our fully online, ALA-accredited master’s program. Successful applicants will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary setting, engaging with colleagues, students, and community partners to influence the field in this Lexington-based position. We especially encourage individuals who offer fresh perspectives and show promise for leadership in teaching and professional practice within librarianship, including, but not limited to, archives, health librarianship, school librarianship, or special libraries. An earned Ph.D. (or ABD status) in library and information science is preferred, but candidates with extensive professional experience of over 10 years and a master’s degree in Library and Information Science will also be considered.

The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya Application Deadline: 9 April, 2026 The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC) is looking to hire affiliated teaching staff for the academic year 2026/2027. Affiliated teaching staff need to have experience and currently be employed in their field. The Universitat Oberta de Catalunya needs professionals whose main professional activity is linked to the position they are applying for, enabling them to provide a quality service. Therefore, applicants must have a main professional activity that they will maintain alongside their work as affiliated teaching staff. Now we are looking for: course instructors for web programming subjects in the Computer Science, Multimedia and Telecommunications Studies. The collaboration with the UOC will be based on the provision of professional services.

National Taiwan University Application Deadline: 10th July, 2026 The Department of Library and Information Science at the National Taiwan University is seeking to employ two full-time faculty members. Candidates should have a Doctoral degree in library and information science, natural language processing (NLP), information retrieval (IR), and related fields. Those who can teach required courses in LIS are preferred. The Appointment begins on February 1, 2027, or August 1, 2027. Official ranks will be appointed according to working experience and qualifications.