Call for Papers — Satellite Meetings
Information Technology joint with Reference & Information Services Sections
- 16 January 2020, 08:52
Theme: "Artificial Intelligence in Discovery and User Experience"
** CANCELLED! **
Date
12-13 August 2020
Venue
National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland
Organizer
Information Technology joint with Reference & Information Services Sections
Website
http://www.library.nuigalway.ie/ifla/satellite.html
There is increasing use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) technologies in many aspects of library operations in particular public and reference services. Some vendors are also adding elements of AI in library products including discovery and research platforms. The role and impact of AI present both opportunities and challenges. This satellite will explore Open Search, discovery, user interface design and user experience and the role and impact of AI technologies in these areas.
We invite your proposals and to join us to share and explore the connections between reference and information services and IT through AI. IT plays a significant role in the development and use of AI technologies but its uses can have considerable impact and possible unintended consequences on library operations and services. We are keen to see proposals that explore the important connections between the AI technologies and the operations and/or service side of all types of Libraries.
Topics include but not limited to:
- Open Search, discovery
- User interface design and user experience
- AI technologies including Natural Language Generation/Processing, Machine/Deep Learning platforms, Text Mining, Speech/Facial Recognition, Virtual Agents, Decision Management, Biometrics
- Use and impact of AI-optimized hardware and “smart” devices like Amazon Echo, Google Home, and Apple Siri
- Multi format content recognition and processing
- Search algorithms, and algorithmic literacy
- Innovation in service delivery/library operations
- Impact on reference work and chat/question answer services
- Ethical and professional concerns
Submissions must include:
- Name, title, institution, and email of speaker(s)
- Brief biographical statement about each speaker (max 100 words)
- Title of proposed presentation
- Abstract of presentation (max 300 words)
- Language of presentation delivery
The deadline for submission is 6 March 2020 extended to: 24 April2020. Selection of papers will be based on the abstract. Each abstract will be blind reviewed by members of the organizing team from the IT and Reference & Information Services Sections.
Presenters will be notified whether they have been successful by 5 May 2020.
The full paper (max 2500 words, double line spaced) is due on 12 June 2020, and must be an original submission not presented or published elsewhere. All proposals and full papers will be required to be in English but the presentation can be in any of the IFLA working languages.
Abstracts should be submitted via this online form
Questions can be directed:
Christine Brown:
Email: Christine.Brown@ualberta.ca
Important dates
24 April 2020: Deadline for submission
5 May 2020: Notification of selection
12 June 2020: Full papers submitted with author permission form
12-13 August 2020: Satellite conference
Please note:
At least one of the paper’s authors must be present to deliver a summary of the paper during the Satellite Meeting.
The paper must be an original submission not presented or published elsewhere. All papers that are presented at the WLIC 2020 will be made available online via the IFLA Library under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license.
Authors of accepted papers must complete the IFLA Authors’ Permission Form.
All expenses for attending the Satellite Meeting (eg. travel, accommodation, etc.) are the responsibility of the authors/presenters. No financial support can be provided by IFLA.
Congress Participation Grants
List of opportunities for support is available on the Apply for Grants & Awards webpage.
