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CALL FOR PAPERS
Conference: VuFind Leipzig 2024: Future Discoveries
Dates: September 30 – October 1, 2024
Location: Leipzig University Library, Germany
Website:
https://www.ub.uni-leipzig.de/en/about-us/events/vufind-leipzig-2024-future-discoveries/
Submission Form: https://forms.gle/F7mxpEgHEJYFrmPh6
Submission Deadline: June 3, 2024 → Now extended until June 21, 2024!
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We welcome you to contribute to the VuFind® Leipzig 2024 conference,
taking place on September 30 and October 1, 2024! The event will combine
the VuFind® Summit and the German VuFind®-Anwendertreffen at the Leipzig
University Library in Germany.
For over a decade, discovery systems have been the cornerstone of
library technology, fulfilling users' information needs by searching
through their collections. These systems have undergone continuous
enhancement to meet new challenges, transforming into exceptionally
effective tools for researchers, students, and the broader community. E.
g. with the recent emergence of generative artificial intelligence (AI),
questions have arisen regarding the relationship between discovery
systems and AI, and how these systems can adapt to address these
questions effectively.
At the forthcoming VuFind® Leipzig 2024 conference, our aim is to host a
forum for discussing the latest advancements in library discovery
systems, with a primary focus on VuFind®. However, we also welcome
insights and contributions on any other discovery solutions – whether
you are utilizing VuFind®, Primo, Lukida, Blacklight, EDS, etc.
Thus main topics of interest include – but are not limited to:
* Latest developments, deep dives into VuFind®’s software architecture,
best practices, lessons learned, etc.
* UX/UI, accessibility, multi language support (e. g. RTL)
* German speaking/DACH-countries specific VuFind® issues (Germany,
Austria and Switzerland), e. g. extensions for “Fachinformationsdienste”
* Integration with library systems, such as FOLIO, Alma, Koha
* Discovery systems/Future discoveries: integration of generative AI,
personalisation of search results, customisation of the user experience
to individual preferences, …
* Community management and governance, funding strategies and sustainability
We encourage submissions primarily in the form of talks or interactive
training. Lightning talks will be organized during the event and do not
need registration in advance. Virtual participation will be possible and
in-person attendance is not required. To maximize international
participation, we will try to schedule as many sessions as possible
between 1pm and 4pm GMT. Contributions in English language are welcome.
Take the chance to present your expertise and engage with fellow
professionals!
We look forward to receiving your submissions before June 21, 2024 at
11:59pm GMT.
For further information please refer to the VuFind® Leipzig 2024
conference webpage:
https://www.ub.uni-leipzig.de/en/about-us/events/vufind-leipzig-2024-future-discoveries/
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André Lahmann
Wissenschaftlicher Bibliothekar im Bereich Digitale Dienste
Leiter AG VuFind
Fachreferent Mathematik und Informatik
Universitätsbibliothek Leipzig
Ritterstraße 12, 04109 Leipzig
Universitätsstraße 3, 04109 Leipzig
T +49 341 97 30679
T +49 341 97 30642
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