2016
38th European Conference on Information Retrieval (ECIR)
The annual European Conference on Information Retrieval is the premier European forum for the presentation of new research results in the field of Information Retrieval.
ECIR provides an opportunity for both young and established researchers to present research papers reporting new, unpublished, and innovative research results.
ECIR has traditionally had a strong student focus and papers whose sole or main author is a postgraduate student or postdoctoral researcher are especially welcome.
March 20–23, 2016
Padua, Province of Padua, Italy
Anatolian University Libraries Consortium (ANKOS) 2016
April 7–9, 2016
Antalya, Turkey
Asociación de Bibliotecarios Graduados de la República Argentina (ABGRA) 48th Annual Meeting
April 19–21, 2016
Palermo, Argentina
2016 European Society of International Law (ESIL) Research Forum: The Making of International Law
The Research Forum is a scholarly conference which promotes engagement with research in progress by members of the Society. It targets in particular scholars at an early stage of their careers, especially advanced PhD students and post-doctoral researchers.
April 21–22, 2016
Istanbul, Turkey
24th European Bureau of Library, Information and Documentation Associations (EBLIDA) Annual Council Meeting & EBLIDA-NAPLE Conference: Empowering Europe – Libraries Opening Up New Perspectives
May 9–10, 2016
The Hague, Netherlands
54th Annual Canadian Association of Law Libraries Conference (CALL/ACBD)
Theme: Competencies, Challenges, Connections
May 15–18, 2016
Vancouver, BC, Canada
6th International m-libraries conference, 'm-libraries: Smart Libraries
The conference title reflects a new and exciting focus for m-libraries. m-libraries was launched in 2007 by the Open University in partnership with Athabasca University to promote and share experience of the delivery of library services using mobile devices, when developments were in their infancy. Subsequent conferences were held in 2009, 2011, 2012 and 2014 and we are proud to reflect that these have inspired and informed the development of mobile services around the world. The titles of the 4th and 5th conferences (‘from margin to mainstream’ and ‘from devices to people’) were significant.
The use of mobile devices has become so ubiquitous that the m-libraries conference has gradually adapted its focus to address new challenges. This time we consider ‘Smart Libraries’ as the overall theme of the conference. What services, technologies and staff skills will be required for libraries to evolve and meet the needs of Smart societies and Smart users?
This conference will be of interest to all those involved in researching, planning, developing and providing innovative services, as well as technical developers and others working in the Smart societies initiatives worldwide.
May 16–18, 2016
Milton Keynes, UK
International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) 2016 World Technology Law Conference
Listen to the industry's leading technology lawyers speak on cutting edge issues and exchange ideas in lively debates. Gain practical insight into the latest developments in technology law that you can bring back to your practice.
Attendees will benefit from the opportunity to network with industry colleagues from all over the world. From private practice lawyers, to in-house counsel, business executives, government officials and academics from all over the world, you will have the chance to get to know your peers through various social events.
May 18–20, 2016
Miami, FL, USA
2016 Canadian Library Association Forum/Association Canadienne des Bibliothèques
Participate with colleagues from across Canada and around the world in focused dialogues and help craft outcomes that will advance the state of libraries and the emerging Federation. In sessions designed to inform and engage, those attending will consider some of the most critical challenges facing libraries in Canada.
This is an action oriented policy and advocacy forum. You will be challenged through discussion and debate, and your contributions will advance libraries in Canada.
We will celebrate the legacy of CLA and we will stimulate a new era of engagement, focus, vitality, and impact. As a community we are embarking on a new path. Help chart the way.
June 1–3, 2016
Ottawa, Canada
International Association of Technological University Libraries (IATUL) 37th Annual Conference: Library Leadership in a Sea of Change
IATUL provides a forum for the exchange of ideas relevant to librarianship in universities throughout the world. It also provides library directors and senior managers an opportunity to develop a collaborative approach to solving common problems.
June 5–9, 2016
Halifax, Canada
ICQQML 2016: 18th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries
The ICQQML 2016: 18th International Conference on Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Qualitative and Quantitative Methods in Libraries.
June 6–7, 2016
New York, NY, USA
15th European Association for Health Information and Libraries (EAHIL) Conference: Knowledge, Research, Innovation
June 6–11, 2016
Seville, Spain
ARLIS/Norden Annual Meeting & Conference 2016: Digitisation in Art libraries and Art and Cultural Heritage Museums
June 9–11, 2016
Oslo, Norway
Association des bibliothécaires français 62nd Congress
June 9–11, 2016
Clermont-Ferrand, France
Special Libraries Association (SLA) Annual Conference
June 12–14, 2016
Philadelphia, PA, USA
Annual Conference of Association of Christian Librarians
June 13–16, 2016
Newberg, OR 97132, USA
Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA)
Libraries in the Digital Age (LIDA) addresses the changing and challenging environment for libraries and information systems and services in the digital world. This year's theme “Digital Library Curation and Collections” is divided into two parts. The first part covers research and development, and the second part addresses advances in applications and practice. LIDA is an international biennial conference that brings together researchers, educators, 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.
June 13–17, 2016
Zadar, Croatia
Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) 51st Annual Conference: Libraries of the Future – Innovate, Integrate, Motivate
June 19–22, 2016
Charleston, South Carolina, USA
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Upcoming_Conference
Association of European Research Libraries – Ligue des Bibliothèques Européennes de Recherche (LIBER) 45th Annual Conference: Libraries Opening Paths to Knowledge
LIBER's Annual Conference is one of the most important gatherings for research library professionals. During the event, participants can build networks and share information and ideas with one another.
June 29-July 1, 2016
Helsinki, Finland
International Association of Music Libraries, Archives and Documentation Centres (IAML) Annual Congress
July 3–8, 2016
Rome, Italy
ICLS 2016: 18th International Conference on Library Science
The ICLS 2016: 18th International Conference on Library Science aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Library Science. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Library Science.
July 7–8, 2016
Prague, Czech Republic
Hungarian Librarians Association 48th Annual Meeting
July 7–9, 2016
Veszprém, Hungary
American Association of Law Libraries (AALL) Annual Meeting
July 16–19, 2016
Chicago, IL, USA
Caribbean Association of Law Libraries (CARALL) 31st Annual Conference
July 25–28, 2016
Jamaica
IALL 35th Annual Course: Common Law Perspectives in an International Context
The theme of the 35th Annual course and papers will focus on the variations in common law issues across many jurisdictions, and draw some comparisons with civil law systems, as well as touching on current issues in international law. English law and legal history will also feature in several papers. We are fortunate to have many highly regarded English legal scholars feature as speakers at the meeting.
July 31- August 3, 2016
Oxford, Oxford, UK
American Bar Association (ABA) Annual Meeting
August 4–9, 2016
San Francisco, CA, USA
82nd IFLA World Library and Information Congress
August 13–19, 2016
Columbus, Ohio, USA
Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA) Annual Conference: Engage, Create, Lead
August 29-September 2, 2016
Adelaide, Australia
20th International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries (TPDL): Overcoming the Limits of Digital Archives
The International Conference on Theory and Practice of Digital Libraries (TPDL) constitutes a leading scientific forum on digital libraries that brings together researchers, developers, content providers and users in the field of digital libraries. TPDL 2016 will take place in Hannover, Germany on September 5–9, 2016. The conference will be jointly organized by the L3S Research Center and the German National Library of Science and Technology.
September 5–9, 2016
Hannover, Germany
International Council on Archives (ICA): International Congress 2016
The International Council on Archives Quadriennial Congress, in Seoul, South Korea, from 5–10 September 2016, will consider the theme of “Archives, Harmony and Friendship.” In keeping with the theme of archives, harmony and friendship, records and archives professionals around the world are encouraged to submit proposals on the conference themes, which include: the changing nature of recordkeeping in the digital age; opportunities for cooperation within and outside of the archival milieu; the uses of and role of archives in support of truth, justice and reconciliation; and opportunities for harmony and friendship in archival endeavours.
The conference will also include presentations on the topic of native peoples and their relationship both to their own records and archives and to the work of non-native communities in recordkeeping and archives management. Presentations will also explore management of records and archives in the Korean context as well as the initiatives and achievements of ICA members around the world. Finally, the conference will also provide a forum for new professionals to present their thoughts on records and archives issues. The goal of the conference is not only to address challenges but also look for opportunities and achievements: to build a framework for continuing harmony and friendship across the archival world.
September 5–10, 2016
Seoul, South Korea
http://www.ica.org/12504/about-the-congress-2016/about-the-ica-2016-international-congress.html
ESIL 2016: European Society of International Law Annual Conference (Société européenne de droit international): How International Law Works in Times of Crisis
September 8–10, 2016
Riga, Latvia
Austrian Online Information Meeting (ODOK) Joint Conference of Association of Austrian Librarians (VÖB) and Austrian Society for Documentation and Information (ÖGDI)
The digitization of science, work and leisure calls for new ways of dealing with information, documents and media. The ODOK 2016 addresses the challenges of the digital world in the I & D services, but also new business models and services, new occupations and opportunities that are associated with the changes.
September 27–29, 2016
Eisenstadt, Austria
Library and Information Association of South Africa Annual Conference: Libraries in Action: Transformation and Development towards 2030
The theme of the LIASA conference 2016: Libraries in Action: Transformation and Development towards 2030 seeks to capture the focus of librarians; the library and Information community at large; decision makers; and relevant stakeholders to the fact that it cannot be business as usual if a significant impact is to be made on national development.
October 10–14, 2016
Durban, South Africa
ICBPL 2016: 18th International Conference on Books, Publishing, and Libraries
The ICBPL 2016: 18th International Conference on Books, Publishing, and Libraries aims to bring together leading academic scientists, researchers and research scholars to exchange and share their experiences and research results about all aspects of Books, Publishing, and Libraries. It also provides the premier interdisciplinary forum for researchers, practitioners and educators to present and discuss the most recent innovations, trends, and concerns, practical challenges encountered and the solutions adopted in the field of Books, Publishing, and Libraries.
October 17–18, 2016
Miami, USA
Association for Health Information and Libraries in Africa (AHILA) 15th Biennial Congress: Access to and utilization of health information in Africa – New challenges, new solutions!
AHILA was founded in 1984 with the aim of improving provision of up-to-date and relevant health information; encourage professional development of health librarians; promote information resource sharing in Africa and exchange of experiences as well as promoting the development and standardization and exchange of health databases in Africa.
October 17–21, 2016
Kampala, Uganda
Pacific Islands Association of Libraries, Archives, and Museums (PIALA) 26th Annual Conference
PIALA is celebrating its 25th Anniversary at the 26th Annual Conference in Yap!
November 2016
Yap, Micronesia
Annual Conference of Canadian Association of Research Libraries/Association des bibliothèques de recherche du Canada (CARL-ABRC)
November 8–10, 2016
Ottawa, ON, Canada
International Technology Law Association (ITechLaw) 2016 European Conference
Listen to the industry's leading technology lawyers speak on cutting edge issues and exchange ideas in lively debates. Gain practical insight into the latest developments in technology law that you can bring back to your practice.
Attendees will benefit from the opportunity to network with industry colleagues from all over the world. From private practice lawyers, to in-house counsel, business executives, government officials and academics from all over the world, you will have the chance to get to know your peers through various social events.
November 9–11, 2016
Madrid, Spain
American Library Association (ALA) Midwinter Meeting
January 20–24, 2017
Atlanta, Georgia, USA
http://www.ala.org/conferencesevents/ala-upcoming-annual-conferences-midwinter-meetings
American Bar Association (ABA) Midyear Meeting
February 1–7, 2017
Miami, Florida, USA
http://www.americanbar.org/calendar/annual/future_past_meetings.html