16-22 августа 2014, Lyon, France
Theme:
Facing the future: information literacy in a changing landscape
14-15 August 2014
Limerick Institute of Technology, Limerick, Republic of Ireland
As Librarians we are living in a digital age, a time of relentless change. This changing media landscape together with the rapid growth in information are affecting individuals and societies now more than ever. In order to succeed in what is now a complex, multifaceted information environment; communities and nations must identify and obtain a crucial set of Information Literacy (IL) competencies. Every day we are confronted with new information and knowledge in different and sometimes challenging forms. The rise of digital and social media tools has brought with it some amazing innovations and immense challenges. IL can help us to seek, critically evaluate and create new information and knowledge to embrace these diverse forms using existing tools and share these through various networks and channels.
IL can create new opportunities to improve quality of life. IL can contribute greatly to lifelong learning. However individuals, organisations and societies must address existing and emerging barriers and challenges to the free and effective use of information- among them limited capacities, resources and infrastructure, a critical need for increased collaboration, censorship, legal barriers and a lack of awareness of the importance of long term information preservation.
See also: Satellite meeting website
We are interested in proposals addressing the following themes and topics such as (but not limited to):
We accept submissions in any of the following forms:
Full paper to be published in conference proceedings, Presentation, Roundtable discussion, Poster session, Train-the-trainers workshop, and PechaKucha.
First-time presenters and new professionals are encouraged to apply. Students are also invited to participate.
All proposals must be submitted by 28 February 15 March 2014 using the Proposal submission form:
Submission of Abstracts and Proposals |
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Notification of acceptance |
15 April 2014 |
Dissemination of final programme | 1 May 2014 |
Deadline for authors to submit slides | 21 July 2014 |
Satellite Meeting | 14-15 August 2014 |
All proposals must be in before 15 марта 2014.
All expenses, including registration for the conference, travel, accommodation etc., are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.
The French National Committee and IFLA have worked hard to secure funds for Conference Participation Grants. Up-to-date information will be available on our Conference Participation Grants webpage.
Last update: 5 March 2014