Thinking for Tomorrow: Redefining Information Networks in the Digital Era
Tracks and Topics
Library and Information Science Education
- Skills and competences for future LIS professionals
- Curriculum innovation for emerging technological landscape
- Digital skills for green technology
- Entrepreneurial mindset development in LIS programs
- Teaching/Learning discernment between human and AI-generated content
Misinformation, Trust & Digital Citizenship
- Libraries as Trust Builders
- Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums combatting misinformation and fake news
- Media Literacy and Fact-Checking Tools
- Social Media and Content Curation Strategies
Urban Information Networks
- Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums as equity centers in urban ecosystems
- Cross-institutional collaboration for Galleries
- Citizen Science Initiatives
- Libraries as Urban Knowledge Hubs
Digital Humanities in Information Science Context
- Computational text analysis and distant reading methodologies
- Digital archives and virtual reconstruction of cultural heritage
- Data visualization techniques for humanities research
- Digital-assisted transcription and analysis of historical documents
- Linked open data for connecting humanities collections
- Sustainability challenges for digital humanities projects
Open Knowledge Ecosystems
- Open Access & Open Science Policies
- Integration of citizen science with open science platforms
- Open Data Infrastructures
- Documentation Practices for Open Science
- Institutional Repositories development and management
- Open educational resources and their implementation
Tech Trends in LIS
- Artificial Intelligence in LIS
- IoT-enabled Library Services
- Edge Computing Applications
- Blockchain in Information Management
- Smart Libraries and Intelligent Interfaces
Sustainable Digital Transformation
- Professional networking and mentorship
- Sharing research, publications, and innovations
- Supporting career development and lifelong learning
- Building partnerships between academia, libraries, and industry
- Strengthening the international LIS community
Innovative LIS Practices
- Entrepreneurship and business models for information science startups
- Design Thinking in Libraries
- Public-private partnership for innovation labs & makerspaces
- Commercialization of library technologies
Library and Information Science Alumni Network
This is an invitation to join in the community of all graduates of Library and Information Science programs, the LIS Alumni Network, a vibrant international community of professionals, scholars, and practitioners shaping the future of information services.
Join us in fostering lifelong connections, advancing knowledge, and contributing to the global Library and Information Science community. We look forward to welcoming you to the LIS Alumni Network.
Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Representation
- Gender representation in LIS
- Development programs for underrepresented groups
- Historical analysis of gender in the profession
Open Category
- We also welcome submissions that may not fit neatly into the above categories but contribute meaningfully to the broader LIS study.
Submission Guidelines
Abstracts should be no more than 500 words, clearly indicating the research question, methodology, results, and significance relative to one or more of the subthemes. Proposals for panels, workshops, and poster sessions are welcome.