Abstract
Theme: Reshaping Identity in The Digital Age: People, Libraries, Data, Technology & Ethics 19–22 June 2020 Inter-University Centre, Dubrovnik, Croatia (
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E-mail: lida@unizd.hr
Deadline for abstract submission: 1 October 2019
About the conference
Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) addresses the changing and challenging environment for libraries and information systems and services in the digital world. LIDA is an international biennial conference that brings together researchers, educators, students, practitioners, and developers from all over the world in a forum for personal exchanges, discussions, and learning, made easier by being held in memorable environs. This year’s theme is “Reshaping Identity in The Digital Age: People, Libraries, Data, Technology & Ethics.” We welcome papers that address critical and theoretical examination of the theme; present current research and evidence, as well as examination of best practices from the field, and practitioner perspectives and applications. The year 2020 celebrates the 20th year of LIDA and the return of LIDA to Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Contributions
Papers, panels, workshops and posters (types described below) are invited covering the following, and related, topics with regard to Libraries, Archives, Museums, and other Information Institutions. Submissions are invited that address the overarching topics:
2020 vision for libraries in the digital age: What is the identity and role of libraries in the digital age? Factors shaping and transforming identity in the digital age Understanding people’s information needs, seeking and use in the context of digital environments and digital services Identity, culture, and communication in digital environments Identity, community, and belonging – the role of libraries Identity, agency and activism, social justice and social inclusion Identity, difference and diversity: system and service design Digital inclusion and access Digital policies, politics and power Intellectual freedom and censorship Ethics Digital environments and the construction and control of identity How are identities controlled by the digital environment? LIS profession Education and training, reference Changes and innovation in services, resources and systems Digital wellbeing and digital safety Protection of digital lives: topics around privacy, digital issues such as cyberbullying, digital harassment, phishing, identity theft and role of libraries Heritage, digitization and preservation of resources of and for diverse groups Investigating digital networks and network analysis Subcultures and marginalized identities Innovative approaches to methods, measurement and evaluation: social network analysis, interpretivist methods, altmetrics, data analytics, and visualizations Scholarly identity, academic social media sites, roles for libraries Thinking ahead out-of-the box: promises and pitfalls of libraries and identity
Types of contributions invited
All proposal will be refereed in a double-blind process and MUST follow formal LIDA guidelines available at LIDA 2020 website (
Authors can chose to participate in the conference only with the presentation OR both to present their work and submit a full-text manuscript. In both cases, at least one author must be registered and present at the conference.
All authors are invited to submit a full-text manuscript of their paper presented at the LIDA conference to be considered for publication in the peer-reviewed scholarly journal Education for Information (
Further queries regarding publication of LIDA 2020 papers in Education for Information can be addressed to Fidelia Ibekwe, EFI editor-in-chief,
Deadlines
Submission of proposals to LIDA 2020 (extended abstracts): Submission of full-text manuscripts for consideration for publication in Education for Information (EFI): Notification of acceptance of full-text manuscripts for publication in EFI: Submission of final versions of full-text manuscripts for EFI: Publication of peer reviewed conference papers in EFI:
Invitation to institutions
Libraries, information agencies, professional organizations, publishers, and service providers are invited to consider participation at LIDA by providing a demonstration, workshop, or exhibit about their products, services or advances, or by presenting a paper or poster about their activities, as related to the two themes. Sponsorship of an event is also invited. Institutions can benefit as well: we will provide course materials to participants so that they can communicate and transfer topics of interest to their institution.
Conference co-directors
Drahomira Cupar, Ph.D.
Department of Information Science
University of Zadar, Croatia
dcupar@unizd.hr
Sanjica Faletar Tanackovi? Ph.D.
Department of Information Science
University of Osijek, Croatia
sfaletar@ffos.hr
Ross J. Todd, Ph.D.
School of Communication and Information
Rutgers University, USA
rtodd@rutgers.edu
Marie L. Radford, Ph.D.
School of Communication and Information
Rutgers University, USA
mradford@rutgers.edu
Venue
Dubrovnik, Croatia, is recognized as one of the World Cultural Heritage sites by UNESCO. It is a walled city, preserved as it existed in medieval times. A beautiful natural location on the Adriatic Sea, a lavish architecture of squares, palaces, and churches, small, intriguing hill-hugging streets, pedestrian-only traffic within the walls, outings to the enchanting nearby islands – all these and more combine to make Dubrovnik one of the most popular destinations in Europe. The city of Dubrovnik is also often referred to as “the Pearl of the Adriatic.” Lately it has become even more popular around the world as a filming location for several famous series and movies: Game of Thrones, Star Wars: The Last Jedi, and The Borgias.