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We would like to invite you to the 2nd European Conference on Information Literacy (or ECIL) organized by the Department of Information and Communication Sciences of Zagreb University and Department of Information Management of Hacettepe University, Turkey. 2nd European Conference on Information Literacy (or ECIL) will be held on 20-23 October 2014 in Dubrovnik at the Valamar Lacroma Hotel, Croatia.ECIL is an international conference and conference committees include over hundred distinguished experts from over sixty countries. The language of the Conference is English.Aim &#38; ScopeInformation Literacy, Media Literacy and Lifelong Learning being the main theme, ECIL aims to bring together researchers, information professionals, media specialists, educators, policy makers, employers and all other related parties from around the world to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss current issues, recent developments, challenges, theories, and good practices.TopicsMain topics of the Conference include (but not limited with) the following:Information literacy and lifelong learningInformation literacy in theoretical context (models, standards, indicators, etc.)Information literacy and related concepts (transversal competencies, media literacy, transliteracy, metaliteracy, e-literacy, digital literacy, computer literacy, scientific literacy, visual literacy, digital empowerment, etc.)Media and information literacy (MIL) as a new conceptInformation literacy research (methods and techniques)Information seeking and information behaviorInformation literacy good practicesInformation literacy networks and networkingInformation literacy policies and policy developmentInformation literacy and libraries (college and university libraries, school libraries, public libraries, special libraries)Information literacy and LIS educationInformation literacy and knowledge managementInformation literacy across disciplinesInformation literacy in different cultures and countriesInformation literacy in different contexts (juristic, health, etc.)Information literacy and education (Bologna Process, etc.)Planning strategies for information literacy training (promotion and marketing, training the trainers, partnership, collaboration across professions, teacher education, integrating into curricula)Information literacy instruction (teaching techniques and methods, instructional design, curriculum development, measurement and evaluation, Web-based training, e-learning)Information literacy education in different sectors (K-12, higher education, vocational education)Information literacy in the workplaceInformation literacy for adultsInformation literacy for disadvantaged groupsInformation literacy for multicultural societiesInformation literacy and ethical and social issuesInformation literacy and democracyInformation literacy and citizenshipInformation literacy and digital divideInformation literacy and emerging technologies and tools (Web 2.0, Web 3.0, mobile technologies)Information literacy in the futureImportant DatesFirst Call: 24 November 2013Second Call: 26 January 2014Third Call: 23 February 2014Abstract submission: 16 March 2014Notification of acceptance: 6 April 2014Deadline for submitting final versions: 18 May 2014Full paper: 15 June 2014Notification of acceptance full paper: 27 July 2014Full paper final version: 17 August 2014Registration starts: 30 May 2014Conference sessions: 20-23 October 2014Paper SubmissionThe conference will be composed of several types of contributions, such as full papers, posters, PechaKucha, best practices, workshops, panels, invited talks, doctoral forum. Each has different requirements and restrictions regarding the length, time allocation and content. Submission of abstract should be prepared using the templates available through the Conference web site and submitted electronically via the conference management system by 16 March 2014. At least one of the authors should register online via Conference web site and take part at the conference to make the presentation. Looking forward to your contributions to and participation in the Conference.ContactMihaela Banek Zorica, Co-chair of the Standing Committee and Co-chair of the Local Organizing Committee, mbanek@ffzg.hrSonja &#352;piranec, Co-chair of the Standing Committee and Co-chair of the Local Organizing Committee, sspiran@ffzg.hrSerap Kurbanoğlu, Co-chair of the Standing Commitee and Chair of Program Commitee serap@hacettepe.edu.trConference Secretariat: ecil@ffzg.hrScientific committee