LIS 2019


International Conference on Library and Information Science

January 19-21, 2019  ❆ Sapporo, Japan

LIS 2019


International Conference on Library and Information Science

January 19-21, 2019  ❆ Sapporo, Japan

LIS 2019


International Conference on Library and Information Science

January 19-21, 2019  ❆ Sapporo, Japan

Latest News

  • Photo Gallery

    Half-day bus tour

    Opening ceremony

    01-20-2019

    01-21-2019

  • 12-27-2018  Get Whova Now
    Install the Whova app and have a more productive conference experience! 
    NAVIGATE the event agenda and logistics, even without Wi-Fi or data.
    ACCESS useful information like ridesharing and local attractions through the Community Board
    NETWORK effectively. Plan whom to meet by exploring attendee profiles and sending out messages
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  • 11-30-2018  Tentative Conference Program
    The conference program announced is tentative, minor changes may be made. Any inquiries can be emailed to secretariat@iconlis.org
  • 10-30-2018 Half-day Bus Tour, US$20, only 15 seats available
    We have arranged a half-day bus tour (8:30-12:30, January 19, 2019) which visits the popular Mt. Okura Ski Jump Stadium and the figure of Professor Clark on the Hitsujigaoka Observation Hill. The cost of the tour is US$20 and the tour has only 15 seats. Please make a reservation as early as possible. The meeting place is at Sapporo Station Bus Terminal.
  • 10-11-2018 Extended submission deadline —> November 5, 2018
    The submission deadline has been extended to November 5, 2018. Please submit online via the Conference Submission System.
  • 09-19-2018 Conference Update – after the Sept. 6th earthquake
    The conference will be held in Sapporo as scheduled. All the tourist attractions, hotels, shops, and restaurants have reopened. Sapporo, Hokkaido is eagerly awaiting your visit!

About LIS 2019

Digital transformation and the challenges of the new information environment: reinventing library for the next user generation

Welcome to the website of the 2019 International Conference on Library and Information Science (LIS 2019). The conference is to be held in Sapporo Convention Center, Sapporo, Japan from January 19-21, 2019. The LIS 2019 conference theme is “Digital transformation and the challenges of the new information environment: reinventing library for the next user generation”. LIS 2019 aims to offer a forum for scholars, educators, LIS practitioners and professionals from different countries to share research achievements and to establish research network and to find global partners for future collaboration. Prospective contributors are welcome to submit full papers or abstracts through the online submission system. LIS 2019 welcomes contributors from LIS and other related areas to join this international event. 

Important Dates

Deadline for Submission
October 8, 2018
November 5, 2018

Notification of Acceptance
Within 15 days after the submission

Deadline for Early Registration and Payment
November 9, 2018

Deadline for Uploading Final Abstract and Full Paper
November 23, 2018

Deadline for Regular Registration and Payment
November 23, 2018

Tentative conference program announcement
November 30, 2018

Conference Chair

Sheue-Fang Song

Tamkang University, Taiwan

Conference Co-chairs

Naresh Agarwal

Simmons University,
USA

Lih-Juan ChanLin

Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan

Md. Anwarul Islam

University of Dhaka,
Bangladesh

Keynote Speaker

Keynote Speaker

Naresh Agarwal

Simmons University,
USA

Speech Title
Disconnectedness in a connected world: Navigating between the physical and digital contexts

Education
Ph.D., National University of Singapore
B.A.Sc. Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

Research Areas
Information Behavior, Knowledge Management

Rashid Saif

University of Bern,
Switzerland

Speech Title
Types of Omics Data and Bridging Approaches in Genetics and Informatics

Education
Ph.D. University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan
University of Missouri-Columbia, USA

Research Areas
Molecular Genetics & Bioinformatics

Workshop

Gary McLeod

Hosei University,
Japan

Workshop Title
Are you here?
A workshop about taking attendance visually
Time 
January 20, 2019 | 10:40-12:00 | Session: D2
Education
Ph.D., London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
Research Areas
Exploring the convergence of rephotography and participatory/collaborative photographic practices