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Konferencija BOBCATSSS 2026. godine održat će se u Sibiu, Rumunjskoj.

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BOBCATSSS 2026 International Conference

January 20–22, 2026

Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu, Romania

Conference Theme:

Thinking for Tomorrow: Redefining Information Networks in the Digital Era

We are pleased to invite submissions for the 34th edition of the BOBCATSSS 2026 International Conference.

The conference serves as a significant forum for scholars, researchers, and professionals in Library and Information Science to present their latest research, engage in knowledge exchange, and discuss innovative approaches to redefining information networks in today’s digital environment.

Topics of Interest include (but are not limited to):

  • Library and Information Science Education
  • Misinformation, Trust & Digital Citizenship
  • Urban Information Networks
  • Digital Humanities in Information Science Context
  • Open Knowledge Ecosystems
  • Tech Trends in LIS
  • Sustainable Digital Transformation
  • Innovative LIS Practices
  • Library and Information Science Alumni Network
  • Diversity, Inclusion & Gender Representation
  • Open Category

Submission Categories:

– Abstracts

– Full Papers

– Posters

– Workshops and Tutorials

 Important Dates:

Call for Papers

  • First Call for Papers: May 31, 2025
  • Second Call for Papers: July 31, 2025
  • Third Call for Papers: September 30, 2025
  • Abstract Submission Deadline: October 31, 2025

Review Process

  • Reviewer Assignment: November 1-5, 2025
  • Review Period: November 6-20, 2025
  • Notification of Acceptance: November 25, 2025
  • Revised Abstract Submission Deadline: December 10, 2025

Registration Deadline

  • Registration Opens: October 20, 2025
  • Presenter Registration Deadline: December 1, 2025
  • Early Bird Registration Deadline: November 30, 2025
  • Regular Registration Deadline: December 17, 2025
  • Late Registration Deadline: January 15, 2026

Final Conference Program Announcement: December 10, 2025

Submission Guidelines:

Submissions should be original, unpublished, and written in English. All accepted papers will be included in the conference proceedings.

Detailed submission guidelines and templates can be found on the conference website: https://bobcatsss2026.org.ro.

The organizing and planning of the BOBCATSSS 2026 conference is a collaboration between universities from three different countries.

The teams from Romania (Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu) and Spain (University of Barcelona, Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media) as co-organizers, and Bulgaria (UNESCO Chair on ICTs in Library Studies, Education and Cultural Heritage at University of Library Studies and Information Technologies) as associated partner, are working together to make an international meeting place for exchanging experiences and fulfilling the goal of enabling a discussion about innovative approaches to redefining information networks in today’s digital environment.

Contact Information:

For questions or further information, please contact: conference.bobcatsss@ulbsibiu.ro.

We welcome your submissions and look forward to your participation in Sibiu in January 2026!

Visit: https://bobcatsss2026.org.ro and keep in touch!