CALL FOR PAPER AND WORKSHOP PROPOSALS
5th Conference on Library and Information Studies (CLIS 2024)
01-02 August 2024, Online via Zoom

Organized by De La Salle University Libraries and Philippine Normal University Library and Information Science Alumni Association, Inc.
Conference website: https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_clis/2024
New submission deadline: 15 April 2024


*ABOUT THE CONFERENCE*

The 5th Conference on Library and Information Studies (CLIS 2024) aims to gather local and international communities of library and information professionals, practitioners, LIS educators, and students to venture, share, and unpack the less discussed topics in the field of library and information studies and eventually make the participants more confident in navigating these landscapes.


*CONFERENCE THEMES*

Libraries are dynamic organizations adapting to contemporary trends, technological advancements, and evolving user needs. This ensures their enduring relevance and service efficacy for a diverse and ever-changing clientele. However, amidst the developments, there are critically important yet less explored domains within the field of library and information studies that deserve greater attention. By venturing into these uncharted territories, libraries can not only ensure their survival but also flourish as vibrant community hubs, empowering patrons with knowledge, safeguarding cultural heritage, and nurturing lifelong learning - all within the ever-evolving landscape of our world. With this, the conference aims to touch on these uncharted fields and provide a deeper understanding of how to address these less familiar challenges.

The Conference will explore the following sub-themes:

1. Unbounded Knowledge
- Emerging technologies: Examining the impact of AI, blockchain, virtual reality, and other technologies on information landscapes.
- Data science and information exploration: Exploring new methods for information analysis, visualization, and knowledge discovery.
- Unconventional data sources: Investigating alternative sources of information, like citizen science, social media, and sensor networks.

2. Uncharted User Groups
- Underserved communities: Addressing the information needs of marginalized populations, such as refugees, people with disabilities, or rural communities.
- Specialized domains: Exploring the unique information needs of specific fields, like healthcare, environmental science, or indigenous knowledge systems.
- Future generations: Envisioning information services for future populations and their evolving needs.

3. Unconventional Library Services
- Innovation in information delivery: Exploring alternative models for information access, like mobile libraries, makerspaces, or community information hubs.
- The ethics of information: Addressing issues like data privacy, misinformation, and algorithmic bias in library services.
- Reimagining the library building: Designing library spaces that foster collaboration, creativity, and community engagement.
- User-centric services: Designing library services and spaces based on user needs and preferences.

4. Uncontested Landscapes
- Global and cultural challenges: Addressing challenges related to diversity, equality, and inclusivity in libraries; embracing global perspectives while maintaining the library’s core identity and appeal.
- Information literacy and lifelong learning: Challenges in digital literacy, supporting lifelong learning initiatives, and providing resources for continuous education.
- Memory, legacy, and conscience: Embracing archival literacy.


*SUBMISSION FORMAT*

1. Paper Presentation
Interested authors may submit a research paper, conceptual paper, case study, or literature review. All submissions must:
- be original and have not been published or presented at any other conferences
- be written in English
- provide 700-1,100 words thorough overview of the paper
- adhere to the structure of the extended abstract (download template at bit.ly/CLIS2024papertemp)
- include 5 -10 keywords
- be submitted in Word format, Times New Roman, 12 pt
- include the following information about the author: complete authors’ name, institutional email address, author affiliation


2. Workshop
Interested authors and/ or workshop organizers may submit their workshop proposals. All submissions must:
- be original and have not been presented at any other conferences
- be written in English
- provide 500-700 words thorough overview of the proposal
- accomplish the workshop proposal form at bit.ly/CLIS2024wrkshptemp
-be submitted in Word format, Times New Roman, 12 pt


*REVIEW PROCESS*

Each submission will be subjected to a blind peer-review. Abstracts that do not adhere to the submission format will be rejected. We anticipate sending a notification of acceptance two weeks after submission. All submissions will be evaluated according to the rubrics at https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_clis/2024/#review


*DEADLINE FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION*

Deadline for submission of proposals will be on 15 April 2024.

Visit https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/conf_clis/2024 for more details about important dates, presentation format, abstract submission procedure, etc.


*CONTACT DETAILS*

For any inquiries regarding abstract submission, please contact the CLIS Committee at clis.phil@gmail.com. You may also follow the CLIS Official Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ConfCLIS to be updated with the latest event announcements.