16-22 августа 2014, Lyon, France
Theme:
Digital transformation and the changing role of news media in the 21st Century
13-14 August 2014
International Telecommunication Union (ITU), Geneva, Switzerland
IFLA Newspaper Section
Newspapers are highly esteemed historical sources, and their digital transformation multiplies their usage. Current digital news media constantly develop new channels and modes of communication, redefine the roles of all stakeholders and transform the news into an infinite process.
The IFLA 2014 Pre-Conference has its focus on the transformation aspects of both, digitized as well as born digital news media.
The main theme of the Pre-Conference: "Digital Transformation and the Changing Role of News Media in the 21stt Century" with the following sub-themes – and papers chosen for presentation should address, but are not limited to:
Other proposals relevant to the main conference theme will also be considered.
Proposal abstracts should be submitted to (yes to all 4!):
Krista Kiisa
Email: [email protected]
Mona Lokas
Email: [email protected]
Ulrich Hagenah
Email: [email protected]
Frederick Zarndt
Email: [email protected]
Selected presenters will be notified by 10 March 2014.
To discuss any matter relating to this Call for Papers, please contact:
Krista Kiisa, Mona Lokas, Ulrich Hagenah or Frederick Zarndt.
21 February 2014 | Abstracts due |
10 March 2014 | Acceptance notices sent to authors |
20 March 2014 | Start of registration |
30 June 2014 | Completed papers and presentation submitted |
All proposals must be in before 21 февраля 2014.
The Programme Committee regrets that it has no funding to assist prospective authors and the submission of an abstract must be on the understanding that the costs of attending the pre-conference including registration, travel, accommodation and other expenses, are the responsibility of the presenters of the accepted papers, or their institutions. No financial support can be provided by IFLA, but a special invitation can be issued to authors.
The French National Committee and IFLA have worked hard to secure funds for Conference Participation Grants. Up-to-date information will be available on our Conference Participation Grants webpage.
Last update: 8 February 2014