Monthly Archives: April 2016

International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2016)

Submission deadline extended: till April 29, 2016
September 28-30, 2016, Tunis, Tunisia
* Proceedings in Springer’s Lecture Notes in Educational Technology series.
The International Conference on Smart Learning Environments (ICSLE 2016) aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, and policy makers to
discuss issues related to the  optimization of learning environments to
enhance learning. The focus is on the interplay of pedagogy, technology and their fusion towards the advancement of smart learning environments.
~ Important dates:
* Main conference paper submission: April 29, 2016 ~extended~
* Acceptance/Rejection notification: May 25, 2016
* Camera ready papers: July 1, 2016
* Author registration: July 1, 2016
~ Submissions:
* Full papers
* Short papers
* Reflection papers
* Workshop proposals
* Panel proposals
* Student only papers
* Industry innovations
~ Further details:

International Conference on Information Society (i-Society)

October 10-13, 2016, Dublin, Ireland

Deadline for submission July 31, 2016

For more information go to http://www.i-society.eu/

The International Conference on Information Society (i-Society) is Technical Co-Sponsored by IEEE UK/RI Computer Chapter. The i-Society 2016 is a global knowledge-enriched collaborative effort that has its roots from both academia and industry. The conference covers a wide spectrum of topics that relate to information society, which includes technical and non-technical research areas.

The mission of i-Society 2016 conference is to provide opportunities for collaboration of professionals and researchers to share existing and generate new knowledge in the field of information society. The conference encapsulates the concept of interdisciplinary science that studies the societal and technological dimensions of knowledge evolution in digital society. The i-Society bridges the gap between academia and industry with regards to research collaboration and awareness of current development in secure information management in the digital society. The i-Society 2016 themes are Cyber Security and Internet of Things (IoT).

Full Paper

You are allowed a total of 6 pages for your paper (including all figures, tables, and references). If you are planning to submit a Full Paper, you do not need to submit an Extended Abstract.

Extended Abstract (Work in Progress)

The extended abstract should not exceed 2 pages (including introduction, body of knowledge and conclusion, supported by not more than 10 references). Please submit your extended abstract in PDF format at extendedabstract@i-society.eu.

Panel Discussion

Proposals from those who would like to facilitate a panel discussion are welcomed. The proposals may address any of the topics falling within the scope of the conference themes. Panel Discussions provide an opportunity for public discussion amongst a selected group of panelists. Central to the success of a panel discussion is the choice of a good topic as the focus for discussion and panellists who bring differing perspectives and are confident in making clear arguments in a live situation. Panels should comprise of three to five scholars who present their arguments; a discussant offers critical comment on the arguments made and the discussion is opened up to the participating audience. The proposal must include:

  • Title

  • Panel Chair(s) (if necessary)

  • Speaker(s) Name, Affiliation and Email

  • Scope

  • Objective and motivation

The i-Society 2016 will set aside space for those who wish to pursue discussion of a particular topic or issue. Interested individuals should submit a proposal not more than 400 words, on or before July 31, 2016. In addition, the proposal should indicate the duration of the panel discussion (preferred duration is 90 minutes). All accepted Panel Discussion proposal will be published in the Conference Proceedings. If you are interested in organising Panel Discussion for the i-Society 2016, please email your proposal to the pandis@i-society.eu. Submissions should be in MS Word format.

Virtual Presentation (Video Conferencing)

We understand that some presenters will not be able to make the trip to London to present their research paper, case study, work in progress and report, mainly due to financial and/or political restrictions on travel. The i-Society 2016 has therefore instituted a virtual presentation system to allow the authors of accepted papers the same publication opportunities as regular presenters. A research works submitted without the participant attending the Conference in person, but presented via video conferencing are refereed and published (if accepted) in the conference proceedings. You can submit a research paper, case study, work in progress and report for virtual presentation under the open call for papers via email to papers@i-society.eu

2016 PaLA Conference

The 2016 PaLA Conference Program Committee is accepting conference session proposals for the 2016 PaLA Conference to take place October 16 – 19, 2016 at the brand new Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in the Poconos. If you are, or know someone that is, an expert on a topic that you feel will be of interest to librarians, we invite you to submit a session proposal.  The deadline for submission of proposals is Sunday, April 17, 2016.

For more information about the conference, and to access the link to the session proposal form, visit the 2016 Conference Information Page.

Thank you in advance to all that submit proposals, we appreciate your dedication to PaLA and to Pennsylvania’s libraries!

See you at Kalahari!

Kimberly Snyder Wise

Education & Finance Mgr.

PaLA