The iSchools announce that three academic institutions have joined its collective of information schools dedicated to advancing the information field in the 21st century. With these additions, there are now 31 member-iSchools worldwide.

The new iSchools are the School of Library, Archival & Information Studies at University of British Columbia, the College of Communications and Information Studies at University of Kentucky, and the Department of Information Studies at University College London.

“We are delighted to welcome these three new member iSchools,” said Harry Bruce, dean of the University of Washington Information School and current chair of the iCaucus, governing body of the iSchools (www.ischools.org). “All three share our commitment to education and research, and our vision for spreading the iSchools movement around the world.”

The School of Library, Archival & Information Studies at University of British Columbia is located in Vancouver. Founded in 1961, it offers master’s degrees in Library and Information Studies, and in Archival Studies. Its director is Caroline Haythornthwaite, Ph.D. http://www.slais.ubc.ca/

The College of Communications and Information Studies at University of Kentucky is based in Lexington. It offers master’s degrees in Library and Information Science, and is headed by Dean H. Dan O’Hair. http://cis.uky.edu/

The Department of Information Studies at University College London offers postgraduate qualification and training for myriad information professions. The university was founded in 1827, and the department’s director is Professor David Nicholas. http://www.infostudies.ucl.ac.uk/

The iSchools organization (www.ischools.org) was founded in 2005 as a worldwide collective of Information Schools dedicated to advancing the information field in the 21st Century. These schools, colleges, and departments have been newly created or are evolving from programs formerly focused on specific tracks such as information technology, library science, informatics, and information science. The iSchools celebrate their interdisciplinary approaches to harnessing the power of information and technology. While each individual iSchool has its own strengths and specializations, together they share a fundamental interest in the relationships between information, people, and technology.

The iSchools also host the annual iConference, a gathering of information researchers and practitioners from around the world who share the common goal of making a difference through the study of people, information, and technology. The seventh annual iConference is slated for February 7-10, 2012, in Toronto.  More information can be found at http://www.ischools.org/iConference12/2012index/

CONTACT: For more information, contact iCaucus Communications Specialist Clark Heideger (206) 685-8746. iclark@uw.edu

In a move that underscores the vibrancy and international nature of the information field, the iCaucus has announced the host institutions for its upcoming conferences.

iConference 2012 will take place in Toronto, Canada, hosted by the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Information. iConference 2013 will return to the U.S., where it will be hosted by the College of Information at the University of North Texas, in Denton, TX. For 2014 the iConference will move to Berlin, Germany, where it will be hosted by the Berlin School of Library and Information Science at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, in partnership with the following European iSchools: the School of Information and Library Studies at University College Dublin (Ireland); the Royal School of Library and Information Science (Denmark); and the Information School at the University of Sheffield (England).

“On behalf of the iCaucus, I would like to express our gratitude to the hosts of our upcoming seventh, eighth, and ninth annual conferences,” said iCaucus Chair Harry Bruce, dean of the Information School at the University of Washington. “The iConference is a signature event for iScholars and information researchers, and in its first decade has grown into a significant international gathering. Ours is a multidiscipline field, and the iConference serves to bring together information scholars and professionals from myriad backgrounds.”

The iConference is an annual gathering of information researchers and professionals who share a passion for making a difference through the study of people, information, and technology. It attracts faculty, students, and researchers, as well as government and private-sector professionals. All are welcome to join this shared, onsite experience that fosters interaction, spontaneity, reflection, and forward movement.

This year’s conference, iConference 2011, is hosted by the University of Washington, and takes place in Seattle, WA, February 8–11. Registration is open now at http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/registration/

Plans are already underway for iConference 2012, which will be hosted by the University of Toronto in Toronto, Canada. Dates will be announced shortly. This seventh annual gathering represents the first time the iConference has taken place outside the U.S.

Information on iConference 2013 in Denton, TX, and iConference 2014 in Berlin, Germany, will be forthcoming as available.

For more information, contact iCaucus Communications Specialist Clark Heideger at (206) 685-8746; iclark@uw.edu.

We’re pleased to announce that the complete conference agenda for the iConference 2011 is now available at

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/program/

Topics for papers, workshops and posters at iConference 2011 include:

Collaboration
eGovernment
Health information and informatics
Human-Computer Interaction and User Experience Design (HCI/UX)
Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D)
Information management
Information security
Information in society
Knowledge organization
Social media

In addition to two keynotes from visionaries in the field of information
science, Colin B. Burke and Susan Dumais, the conference will also feature
industry panels on “Privacy in the Cloud” and “Big Data.” Also
offered is an insider tour of the Microsoft Corporate Campus.

Attendees who register by December 14 receive a discount on registration.
Full-time students may attend at a discounted rate.

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/registration/

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iConference 2011: Early-bird registration available through Dec. 14, 2010

8-11 February, 2011, Seattle, USA

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/2011index/

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Register today for the iConference: http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/registration/

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NSF TO FUND iCONFERENCE DOCTORAL COLLOQUIUM
February 8-11, 2011

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/doctoral/

The iConference 2011 planning committee is pleased to announce that the National Science Foundation has agreed to provide funding for the iConference Doctoral Student Colloquium. This means doctoral student participants will receive financial assistance to help defer their expenses.

The application deadline for the iConference Doctoral Colloquium is November 1, 2010. Applications are encouraged from any and all doctoral students, regardless of whether or not they are enrolled in a member iSchool. More details are available on the conference website: http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/doctoral/

The 2011 iConference takes place February 8 through 11, 2011, in Seattle, WA. The Doctoral Colloquium itself takes place all day on February 11. The
Colloquium will provide doctoral students with the opportunity to present their work to senior faculty and one another in a setting that is relatively informal but that allows for the fullest of intellectual exchanges. Students will receive feedback on their dissertation and/or current research from participating faculty and student peers.

Applications to participate in the iConference Doctoral Colloquium are
encouraged from any and all doctoral students. We are seeking broad
representation, and participation is not limited to iSchool students.

The 2011 iConference is hosted by the University of Washington Information
School. Presenting Sponsors include the National Science Foundation, Microsoft Research, Intelius, and Serials Solutions. Additional support provided by Washington Research Foundation, WebJunction, and the Seattle Public Library.

iConference 2011
An open conference sponsored by Information Schools of North America, Europe,
and Asia.
Seattle, Washington, USA
February 8 – 11, 2011

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/2011index/

***SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 30, 2010***

Greetings to everyone!

We are now just two weeks from the August 30 submission deadline for iConference
2011. This is the date on which full papers will be due, as well as poster
abstracts and alternative events proposals.

The 2011 iConference will be our sixth annual gathering of researchers and
professionals who share the goal of making a difference through the study of
people, information, and technology. The event will showcase diversity in
research interests and approaches, and demonstrate how the field creates
leadership and impact on a global scale.

The four days will include peer-reviewed papers, posters, and alternative
events. Also being organized is a Doctoral Student Colloquium (the application
deadline is November 1) and a Junior Faculty & Postdoc Colloquium. The event
will be held at Seattle’s Renaissance Hotel, locally hosted by the University of
Washington Information School. Papers and poster abstracts will be published in
the ACM Digital Library.

Authors and organizers can now submit full papers, poster abstracts, and
alternative events proposals at http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/participation/.
The link for author registration and the submission process appears under the
“Instructions for Authors” header. All submitting authors must also provide
basic information and agree to copyright parameters as a condition of acceptance
and publication.

Preconference workshop ideas can be emailed directly to Program Co-Chair Karen
Fisher: fisher@uw.edu.

The iConference is sponsored by the iCaucus, a growing association of over 25
Schools, Faculties, and Colleges in North America, Europe and Asia that focus on
Information. Sponsors include Microsoft Research, Intelius, Serials Solutions,
WebJunction, Washington Research Foundation, and The Seattle Public Library. Our
aim is to build community and promote and share excellence in research on
information challenges and opportunities.

Timeline:
August 30, 2010:  Deadline for Full Papers, Poster Abstracts, Alternative Event
proposals, Preconference Workshops

November 1:       Authors notified; Doctoral Colloquium applications due
December 1:       Final versions submitted

Seattle, Washington, USA, February 8 – 11, 2011

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/2011index/

***SUBMISSION DEADLINE: August 30, 2010***

Greetings to everyone!
We are now accepting submissions for iConference 2011, our sixth annual gathering of researchers and professionals who share the goal of making a
difference through the study of people, information, and technology. The event
will showcase diversity in research interests and approaches, and demonstrate
how the field creates leadership and impact on a global scale.

The four days will include peer-reviewed papers, posters, and alternative
events. Also being organized is a Doctoral Student Colloquium and a Junior
Faculty Camp; Postdoc Colloquium, popular venues at past iConferences. The event will be held at Seattle’s Renaissance Hotel, and the local host is the
University of Washington Information School. Papers and poster abstracts will be
published in the ACM Digital Library.

Authors and organizers can now submit papers, poster abstracts, and alternative
events proposals at http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/participation/. The
link for author registration and the submission process appears under the
“Instructions for Authors” header. All submitting authors must provide basic
information and agree to copyright parameters as a condition of acceptance and
publication. Preconference workshop ideas can be emailed directly to Program Co-Chair Karen Fisher: fisher@uw.edu.
The iConference is sponsored by the iCaucus, a growing association of over 25
Schools, Faculties, and Colleges in North America, Europe and Asia that focus on
Information. Sponsors include Microsoft Research, Intelius, Serials Solutions,
WebJunction, Washington Research Foundation, and The Seattle Public Library. Our aim is to build community and promote and share excellence in research on
information challenges and opportunities.

Call For Participation for iConference 2011, slated for Feb. 8-11 in Seattle.

The goal of iConference 2011 is to create an unparalleled intellectual experience that focuses on information challenges and opportunities, while at the same time promoting excellence in research and building community. Our four-day format will include papers, posters, workshops and myriad alternative events. Also being organized is a Doctoral Student Colloquium and a Junior Faculty & Postdoc Colloquium, popular venues at past iConferences. All will be offered in a shared, onsite experience that fosters interaction, spontaneity, reflection, and forward movement.

Mehr Informationen gibt es unter:

http://www.ischools.org/iConference11/participation/

by Mellina Stucky

University of North Texas College of Information will become the first public university in the state to begin a focused discussion on an open access policy for faculty’s scholarly articles when it hosts its Open Access Symposium at 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. May 18 at the Gateway Center. The symposium is intended to move UNT and other academic institutions in Texas forward in consideration of institutional open access policies which make faculty members’ scholarly articles available to the public for free. During the symposium, faculty members and administrators will be presented with the benefits, opportunities, and implications of adopting the policies.

Sponsored by the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the College of Information and UNT Libraries, the symposium may be the catalyst to position UNT as a state leader in open access, says Martin Halbert, dean of the UNT Libraries.

Before becoming the dean last fall, Halbert was director of digital innovations for the libraries at Emory University in Atlanta, where the Faculty Council approved a motion last year to allow the Library Policy Committee and Center for Faculty Development and Excellence to embark on a series of open access conversations with faculty groups before developing an open access/rights retention policy for the university.

Scholarly journal publishers are increasingly allowing authors to place copies of their peer-reviewed publications in the institutions’ digital repositories on the World Wide Web. The universities’ repositories are usually maintained by their library staffs.

“A UNT plan toward open access to materials created by faculty will depend on how progressive our faculty wishes to be in promoting their research,” Halbert says. “Campus repositories are not intended to replace publishers of scholarly journals, but they do offer many advantages for digital dissemination and preservation of published research. By implementing an open access policy at UNT, our researchers will have a greater impact by reaching a much broader audience.”

Past research has shown that scholarly articles that are the easiest to find on the Internet tend to be the most frequently cited by other scholars and journalists, he says.

William Moen, an associate professor in the College of Information and co-organizer of the Open Access Symposium, says electronic access to a scholarly article doesn’t threaten the article’s copyright. The copyright protects intellectual property even if access is given openly on the Web, he says.

“Many scholarly association publishers already allow authors to self archive versions of their articles in an institution’s repository, but faculty members may be violating publishers’ copyright policies when they place their articles on their personal web sites,” Moen says. “A faculty member can still put the name of the article on his or her web site and the link to the institutional repository.”

More information about the symposium and its speakers and open access can be found at http://openaccess.unt.edu, or contact Moen at 940-565-2473 or William.moen@unt.edu.

Office of External Affairs and Alumni Relations
University of North Texas College of Information
1155 Union Circle #311068
Denton, TX 76203-5017
www.coi.unt.edu
940.565.3565

The School of Information and Library Science at the University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill and University College London invite you to attend
the inaugural offering of a new summer seminar: British Libraries and
Librarianship: Past, Present and Future. The seminar will be held between
May 16th and 29th, 2010.

This two-week summer seminar offers an opportunity to gain an in-depth view
of libraries and librarianship in Great Britain. Participants may also earn
three hours of graduate credit for attending.

The seminar will be held in London, one of the most historic and dynamic
cities in the world, and will feature lectures, presentations and tours of
libraries and cultural heritage institutions in England. Although most of
the program will take place in London, there will be day trips to visit the
university libraries at both Oxford and Cambridge.

ACTIVITIES
In addition to the libraries at Oxford and Cambridge, participants will
visit the British Library, the National Archive, the Imperial War Museum
(including its library) and the Wellcome Library (including the History of
Medicine Collection). Visits will also be made to other types of libraries
including public libraries and a newspaper digitization project.

Some free time will be built into the program so that participants can
explore London and visit other libraries and cultural institutions of their
choice. The weekend will be free so participants can visit places of
interest in London, Great Britain, or Europe.

LOCATION
The seminar will take place in Bloomsbury, the academic and literary heart
of London. Bloomsbury is home of University College London and the UCL
Department of Information Studies, co-sponsor of the seminar. It is also
the location of Winston House, an 18th century townhouse which serves as
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s “campus” in London.
Winston House is located around the corner from the British Museum in
Bedford Square, “the oldest remaining complete Georgian garden square in
the city.” Many of the lectures will take place there.

Participants in the seminar are able to earn three hours of graduate
academic credit through UNC at Chapel Hill. Lectures and site visits will
be arranged by the faculty of the UCL Department of Information Studies,
the largest and one of the most highly ranked LIS Schools in the United
Kingdom. A UNC faculty member will accompany the group and will serve as
the academic advisor to all participants taking the course for credit.

The London Seminar program is open to all students and professionals, not
just students at UNC at Chapel Hill. Librarians at all stages of their
careers are welcome to participate.

ACCOMMODATIONS
All participants will be housed in the Janet Poole House, a Georgian
townhouse conveniently located close to both the Winston House and UCL.
Housing will be provided in studio apartments with kitchens and sitting
areas. The Janet Poole House is in the center of Bloomsbury near public
transportation and a variety of restaurants. Cost of the accommodations is
included in the price of the seminar.

COST & REGISTRATION
The registration fee for participants covers housing, instruction, a few
meals, transportation to Oxford and Cambridge and a basic travel card for
transportation on the London public transportation system (bus,
underground, and light rail) within the city. Other meals, transportation
from the airport to the Janet Poole House, additional local transportation
fees and airfare to and from the seminar are not included. Each participant
is responsible for organizing his or her flights to and from London.

COST
The price for this seminar is:

• Shared accommodation (roommate): $3,500

• Participant plus guest: $6,250

A guest is defined as someone who accompanies you on the trip (usually a
spouse) and shares a room with you but does not participate in any of the
instructional sessions and most tours.

If you are interested in a single room, we may be able to provide one.
Please get in touch with Michael Penny (mpenny@email.unc.edu) for more
details.

If you intend to take this course for credit, the UNC Cashier’s Office will
bill you separately for approximately $250.

Payment is accepted by check or by Visa or MasterCard credit card.

REGISTRATION
To register, please fill in the online form (under “Registration” at:
http://sils.unc.edu/programs/international/london.htm

CANCELLATION POLICY
A monetary penalty will be charged to those cancelling their registrations.

• Cancellation requests received on or before March 1: $50 cancellation
fee.
• Requests received March 2 – March 31: 30% penalty.
• Requests received April 1 – May 15: 60% penalty.
• Requests received after May 15: no refund.

ACADEMIC CREDIT
The seminar is available for 3 hours of graduate credit from SILS.
Participants are asked to attend all class sessions and complete a research
paper after the seminar ends. Participants determine the topic of their
papers in consultation with the academic advisor.

Please indicate your wish to enroll for credit on your registration form.
The UNC at Chapel Hill Cashier’s Office will bill you approximately $250.
Contact the SILS program coordinator if your institution requires further
information about the course.

Please direct any questions about the program to Michael Penny via e-mail
at mpenny@email.unc.edu or by calling 919-962-8366.

Die Anmeldungen für die iConference 2010 in Illinois (University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign) laufen. Hier noch einige Informationen über die keynote speaker:

For more information on the iConference, visit
www.ischools.org/iConference10/2010index/.

Die Universität in Toronto expandiert im Bereich New Media and Children’s Literature und sucht neue Mitglieder für den Lehrkörper.
Anbei die offizielle Stellenanzeige.

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The School of Information and Library Science (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill) is pleased to announce its 2010 summer international program to Prague in the Czech Republic.

Registration is open to anyone interested in being part of the seminar in
Prague. This international summer seminar can either be taken for academic
credit or on a non-credit basis.

“Participants learn first-hand about libraries and library service in a
different culture,” said Dr. Barbara B. Moran, interim dean of SILS and
director of international programs. “They are able to gain a global
perspective on issues facing libraries around the world and come to
appreciate that librarians everywhere are linked in a global community of
information provision.”

Prague, Czech Republic
Libraries and Librarianship in the Czech Republic

Study in the Czech Republic is offered from May 23 – June 5, 2010.
Participants will see the libraries and facilities at central Europe’s
oldest university, Charles University, which was founded in 1348. The
lectures provide a broad overview of libraries across the Czech Republic
and will be supplemented with tours of libraries and other cultural
institutions in Prague and other parts of the Czech Republic.

The series of presentations is supplemented by:

Walking tour of the Old Town (Stare Mesto), Charles Bridge and Wenceslas
Square

Bus tour of historic Prague, including Mala Strana, Nove Mesto, Prague
Castle, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Jewish Quarter

* Visit to the Klementinum (National Library)
* Visit to Kromeriz to see a castle library
* Tour of the Parliament Library
* Tour of Strahov Monastery and its libraries

Those who have attended the summer seminar to Prague last year offer the
following testimonials:

“The seminar in Prague was a spectacular addition to my graduate studies.
With the group I was able to see libraries and books unavailable to any
tourist, or through any other program. The guides were attentive and put
together creative and interesting programs and tours for us. We were
treated like visiting scholars and colleagues. The Czech Republic itself is
a quintessentially beautiful European country and we got to see quite a lot
of it. I recommend this program to anyone!”

“The summer seminar in Prague on Libraries and Librarianship was hands-down
one of best experiences while at SILS. It was a wonderful opportunity for
me to learn across several disciplines and interests in the library science
field. This gave me a better vision of the library science field and all
that it entails. It raised new interests for me and has pushed me in a
different direction that I had originally planned when I first arrived to
SILS. Everyone was extremely kind and open to assisting our group with
anything we needed while in Prague. I felt like I made very dear friends
that I will not hesitate to contact if I ever return to Prague. Also, I was
able to see firsthand palace libraries, manuscript collections and special
libraries that I would have never had the opportunity to see if it had not
been for this program. It was rich in history and information that any
budding librarian would love.”

“The Prague Seminar has been in existence since 2002, and over that time a
wonderful curriculum has been developed and refined to near perfection.
Monday – Friday of each of the two weeks we were fully occupied, mostly
with field trips within and beyond Prague, and also with lectures at
Charles University. A factor that greatly enhanced the Seminar is that we
always had with us at least half a dozen CZ students and faculty from the
University’s library science program. We enjoyed their company immensely
and of course get totally spoiled with our own personal guides and
translators.”

All registrations must be received by March 1, 2010. The registration
process is first-come, first-served, so act quickly to reserve your spot!

For more details and to register, visit the international programs page
(http://sils.unc.edu/programs/international).

Bis zur 5ten iConference in Illinois ist es nicht mehr lang (03.-06.02.2010)  und bis zum 18.11.2009 können noch Abstracts für Papers, Poster, “roundtable discussions” und “wildcards” (siehe Anhang) eingereicht werden. Das Thema für 2010 ist iMPACTS. Unter anderem spielen Fragen wie: “What are the broad impacts (actualized and potential) of  the iSchool movement? How can impact be defined, identified, measured and communicated to key audiences?” eine Rolle.

Mehr Informationen findet man im Anhang (siehe Link unten), oder http://www.ischools.org

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