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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.

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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.

INFOcon

INFOcon is an annual graduate school fair showcasing opportunities in the information professions in the USA and Canada. The project launched in 2020 as The Power of Information and was rebranded INFOcon in 2021, which took place October 19th-21st with more than 550 attendees.

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Upcoming Events

AP-iConference
Wed, Dec 04
Ulu Kinta
Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
The AP-iConference 2024 is colocated with The International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL) in Malaysia from 4-6 December 2024
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International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL)
Wed, Dec 04
Ulu Kinta
Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
Dec 04, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 06, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+8
Ulu Kinta, Sunway City Ipoh, Ulu Kinta, Perak, Malaysia
The 26th International Conference on Asia-Pacific Digital Libraries (ICADL 2024) December 4 - 6, 2024. Sunway City, Malaysia
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iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
Wed, Dec 04
iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
Dec 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+1
iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
Dec 04, 2024, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM GMT+1
iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series
The iSchools Doctoral Seminar Series is an ongoing forum in which PhD students can present and promote their research, and receive feedback from peers and more senior scholars.
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European/African Regional Meeting
Thu, Dec 12
Zoom
Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+1
Zoom
Dec 12, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+1
Zoom
This meeting is primarily for iSchools Heads and Representatives of the European/African Region. Please check with your iSchools Representative whether you might join the event as well.
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ACM/IEEE-CS Joint Conference on Digital Libraries (JCDL)
Mon, Dec 16
Hong Kong
Dec 16, 2024, 9:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 20, 2024, 6:00 PM GMT+8
Hong Kong
Dec 16, 2024, 9:00 AM GMT+8 – Dec 20, 2024, 6:00 PM GMT+8
Hong Kong
The theme for JCDL 2024 is "Digital Libraries in the Age of AI: Challenges and Opportunities."
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Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage (DHSS/DHCH) in Higher Education, DHNB
Wed, Mar 05
Tartu
Mar 05, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 07, 2025, 11:50 PM
Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
Mar 05, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 07, 2025, 11:50 PM
Tartu, Tartu, Estonia
Call for Proposals: Workshop on Digital Humanities and Social Sciences/Cultural Heritage (DHSS/DHCH) in Higher Education, DHNB, Tartu, Estonia, 5-7 March 2025 https://dhnb.eu/conferences/dhnb2025/
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iConference 2025 virtual portion
Tue, Mar 11
Online
Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 14, 2025, 11:50 PM
Online
Mar 11, 2025, 12:00 AM – Mar 14, 2025, 11:50 PM
Online
iConference 2025 will be the 20th annual conference of the international iSchools organization. The virtual academic program will take place 11-14 March 2025, while the onsite academic program will take place 18-22 March 2025.
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iConference 2025 onsite portion
Tue, Mar 18
Bloomington
Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT – Mar 22, 2025, 11:50 PM EDT
Bloomington, 107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
Mar 18, 2025, 12:00 AM EDT – Mar 22, 2025, 11:50 PM EDT
Bloomington, 107 S Indiana Ave, Bloomington, IN 47405, USA
iConference 2025 will be the 20th annual conference of the international iSchools organization. The virtual academic program will take place 11-14 March 2025, while the onsite academic program will take place 18-22 March 2025.
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Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age (LIDA) 2025
Mon, May 19
Dubrovnik
May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – May 21, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
May 19, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – May 21, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Dubrovnik, Dubrovnik, Croatia
LIDA addresses the changing and challenging environment for libraries and information systems and services. LIDA is an international biennial conference that brings together researchers, educators, students, practitioners, & developers from around the world. It takes place in Croatia, 19-21 May 2025
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Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) 2025
Mon, Jun 02
Glasgow
Jun 02, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+1 – Jun 05, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+1
Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Jun 02, 2025, 12:00 AM GMT+1 – Jun 05, 2025, 11:50 PM GMT+1
Glasgow, Glasgow, UK
Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) is a series of international conferences aiming to provide a broad forum for the exploration and exchange of ideas in the field of Library and Information Science, Information Studies, and related disciplines.
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82. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Work-integrated Learning (WIL) and the future of LIS students"
Fri, Nov 22
Zoom
Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+8
Zoom
Nov 22, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM GMT+8
Zoom
Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee, together with the Renmin University of China and Charles Sturt University, will hold the No.82 Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum on 22 November 2024 (this Friday!) at 6:00-7:00PM Beijing time!
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Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) Conference 2024
Mon, Nov 18
Perth
Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 AM – Nov 20, 2024, 11:50 PM
Perth, Perth WA, Australia
Nov 18, 2024, 12:00 AM – Nov 20, 2024, 11:50 PM
Perth, Perth WA, Australia
RAILS is the Australasian conference on Research Applications in Information and Library Studies, the main gathering in Australasia for researchers, practitioners and educators in information studies and related disciplines.
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81. Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum: "Archival Appraisal as a Tool to Reform and Rebuild Society"
Fri, Nov 08
Zoom
Nov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
Zoom
Nov 08, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
Zoom
Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee, together with the Renmin University of China and Chulalongkorn University, will hold the No.81 Early-Career Researcher's One-hour Forum on 08 November 2024 (this Friday!) at 7:00-8:00 pm Beijing time!
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AP Next Generation Committee Workshop on "Assessment and research approach of health information platforms"
Fri, Sep 27
Zoom
Sep 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
Zoom
Sep 27, 2024, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM GMT+8
Zoom
The Asia-Pacific Next Generation Committee will hold a workshop on September 27th, 6:30-8:00 PM UTC+8. The workshop, co-organized by the iSchool of Nankai University and Sungkyunkwan University, is about the assessment and research approach of health information platforms.
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"Future of (Meta) Data" -SKKU iSchool hosts an International online symposium (Part II)
Fri, Sep 27
Webinar
Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+9
Webinar
Sep 27, 2024, 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM GMT+9
Webinar
You’re invited to attend a FREE webinar on the theme “Future of (Meta) Data." Join us to learn and update your knowledge on the topics covered in a series of presentations that will help define the smart web enabled by AI and present a picture of the future web data environment.
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3rd International Symposium on Digital Transformation
Wed, Sep 11
Linnaeus University Växjö
Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – Sep 13, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Linnaeus University Växjö , Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
Sep 11, 2024, 12:00 AM GMT+2 – Sep 13, 2024, 11:50 PM GMT+2
Linnaeus University Växjö , Universitetsplatsen 1, 352 52 Växjö, Sweden
The third annual International Symposium on Digital Transformation will again be hosted by Linnaeus University in Växjö, Sweden
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"Future of (Meta) Data" -SKKU iSchool hosts an International online symposium
Fri, Sep 06
Webinar
Sep 06, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM GMT+9
Webinar
Sep 06, 2024, 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM GMT+9
Webinar
You’re invited to attend a FREE webinar on the theme “Future of (Meta) Data." Join us to learn and update your knowledge on the topics covered in a series of presentations that will help define the smart web enabled by AI and present a picture of the future web data environment.
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ThesisIn3 Competition for Students
Wed, Jul 10
online
Jul 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+2
online
Jul 10, 2024, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM GMT+2
online
Organised by ASIS&T European Student Chapter and iSchools. Open to all Information Science and Technology students. IST Conference
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