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The BOBCATSSS Symposium, formerly the International BOBCATSSS Symposium, International Budapest Symposium, and initially the “The Role of Libraries…” Hungarian-Dutch Symposium, is an international conference for students, professors, employees and professionals in the field of library and information science accompanied by numerous opportunities for networking, personal exchanges, discussions, and learning. It is organized by students from at least two European¹⁾ universities as part of their education and runs under the auspices of the BOBCATSSS Association, formerly known as the European Association for Library and Information Education and Research (EUCLID), a network of European universities in the field.

BOBCATSSS is the acronym for the cities where the founding conference network partners of 1994 are located:

• Budapest, Hungary (Department of Library Science, Eötvös Lorand University; Today: Institute of Library and Information Science, …)
• Oslo, Norway (Norwegian School of Library and Information Science; Today: Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science, Oslo Metropolitan University)
• Barcelona, Spain (Escola Universitària de Biblioteconomia i Documentació; Today: Faculty of Information and Audiovisual Media, University of Barcelona)
• Copenhagen, Denmark (Royal School of Librarianship; Today: Department of Communication, University of Copenhagen)
• Amsterdam, The Netherlands (Faculty for Information and Communication, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences; Today: Faculty of Digital and Creative Industries (?), …)
• Tampere, Finland (Department of Information Studies, University of Tampere; Today: Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences, Tampere University)
• Sheffield, United Kingdom (Department of Information Studies, University of Sheffield; Today: Information School, …)
• Stuttgart, Germany (Fachhochschule für Bibliothekwesen Stuttgart; Today: Faculty for Information and Communication, Hochschule der Medien – University of Applied Sciences)
• Szombathely, Hungary (Department of Librarianship, Dániel Berzsenyi Teacher Training College; Today: —, Eötvös Loránd University – Savaria University Centre)

Conference History:

33rd BOBCATSSS Symposium 2025, 21-23 January 2025, Istanbul, Turkey

Conference Theme: Artificial Intelligence In Library And Information Science: Exploring The Intersection
(Organizers: Department of Information and Records Management, Istanbul University; Department of Information and Records Management, Ankara University; Department of Library and Information Science, Gustave Eiffel University)

Conference program TBD

Sub-themes:
AI and Knowledge Management

32nd BOBCATSSS Symposium 2024, 23-25 January 2024, University of Coimbra, Portugal

Conference Theme: Information Profession and Sustainable Development
(Organizers: Centre for 20th Century Interdisciplinary Studies & Department of Philosophy, Communication and Information, University of Coimbra; Department of Information Science, State University of São Paulo; University of Library Studies and Information Technologies)

Conference Sessions:
Knowledge Organization to support sustainability

31st BOBCATSSS Symposium 2023, Oslo Metropolitan University, 25-27 January 2023, Oslo, Norway

Conference Theme: A New Era: Exploring the Possibilities and Expanding the Boundaries
(Organizers: Department of Archivistics, Library and Information Science, Oslo Metropolitan University; Department of Information Studies, University College London; Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of Borås)

Conference Sessions:
Information and Knowledge Management

30th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2022, 23-25 May 2022, University of Debrecen, Debrecen, Hungary / Virtual venue

Conference Theme: Data and Information Science
(Organizers: Department of Information Technology, University of Debrecen; Faculty III: Media, Information and Design, University of Applied Sciences and Arts Hannover)

Conference Sessions:
Titles n.a.

Associated Events:
Mini Information Conference (MIC 2022), 16. November 2022, The Hague, The Netherlands / Virtual venue

29th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2021, 21-22 January 2021, online

Conference Theme: Digital transformation
(Organizers: Porto Accounting and Business School, Porto Polytechnic; University of Library Studies and Information Technologies; University of León)

Conference Sessions:
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28th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2020, 22-24 January 2021, Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée, Paris, France

Conference Theme: Information management, fake news and disinformation
(Organizers: Ile-de-France Institute of Service Engineering, Université Paris-Est Marne-la-Vallée; University of Library Studies and Information Technologies)

Conference Sessions:
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27th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2019, 22-24 January 2019, University of Osijek, Osijek, Croatia

Conference Theme: Information and technology transforming lives: connection, interaction, innovation
(Organizers: Department of Information Sciences, University of Osijek; Linnaeus University; Uppsala University; The Hague University of Applied Sciences)

Conference Sessions:
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26th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2018, 24-26 January 2018, National Library of Latvia & University of Latvia, Riga, Latvia

Conference Theme: The power of reading: Reading Skills, Habits and Communication
(Organizers: University of Latvia; Eötvös Loránd University)

Conference Sessions:
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25th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2017, 25-27 January 2017, University of Tampere, Tampere, Finland

Conference Theme: Life quality through information
(Organizers: University of Tampere, Oslo and Akershus University College; Hanze University of Applied Sciences)

Conference Sessions:
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24th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2016, 27-29 January 2016, Enssib, Lyon, France

Conference Theme: Information • Libraries • Democracy
(Organizers: Enssib – National Superior School of Information Sciences and Libraries; Department of Information & Communication, University Paris Descartes; School of Information Sciences, University of Tennessee)

Conference Sessions:
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23rd BOBCATSSS Symposium 2015, 28-30 January 2015, Masaryk University, Brno, Czech Republic

Conference Theme: Design • Innovation • Participation
(Organizers: Cabinet of Information Studies and Librarianship, Masaryk University; University of Tampere)

Conference Sessions:
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Workshops:
Be the game master and share knowledge

22nd BOBCATSSS Symposium 2014, 29-31 January 2014, University of Barcelona, Barcelona, Spain

Conference Theme: Library (r)evolution: Promoting sustainable information practices
(Organizers: Faculty of Library and Information Science, University of Barcelona; Swedish School of Library and Information Science, University of Borås)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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21st International BOBCATSSS Conference 2013, 23-25 January 2013, Hacettepe University, Ankara, Turkey

Conference Theme: From Collections to Connections: Turning Libraries “Inside-Out”
(Organizers: Department of Information Management, Hacettepe University; Royal School of Library and Information Science)

Conference Sessions:
Students’ Knowledge Management and Information Literacy
Changing Perspectives on Knowledge Management

20th BOBCATSSS International Conference on Information Science 2012, 23-25 January 2012, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Conference Theme: Information in E-Motion
(Organizers: School of Design and Connunication, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences; Hanze University of Applied Sciences Groningen; Stuttgart Media University)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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19th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2011, 31 January – 2 February 2011, University of West Hungary, Szombathely, Hungary

Conference Theme: Finding new ways
(Organizers: University of West Hungary; Oslo University College; University of Applied Sciences Burgenland)

Conference Sessions:
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18th BOBCATSSS Conference 2010, 25-27 January 2010, University of Parma, Parma, Italy

Conference Theme: Bridging the digital divide: libraries providing access for all?
(Organizers: Department of Cultural Heritage, University of Parma; Section Library Science, Department of History and Documentation Studies, University of Milan; Department of Information and Communications, Manchester Metropolitan University; School of Business Information. Information and Library Studies, Liverpool John Moores University)

Conference Sessions:
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Keynotes:
Bridging the Digital Divide: Libraries Driving Access to Knowledge

KMedu relevant:
Knowledge manager: the success factors

17th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2009, 28-30 January 2009, University of Porto, Porto, Portugal

Conference Theme: Challenges for the New Information Professional
(Organizers: Faculty of Arts, University of Porto; Department of Information Studies and Interactive Media, University of Tampere)

Conference Sessions:
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16th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2008, 28-30 January 2008, Zadar, Croatia

Conference Theme: Providing access to information for everyone
(Organizers: University of Zadar; University of Osijek; University of Applied Sciences Potsdam; Humboldt University Berlin)

Conference Sessions:
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Workshops:
Librarians and knowledge production

15th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2007, 29-31 January 2007, Prague, Czech Republic

Conference Theme: Marketing of Information Services
(Organizers: Institute of Information Studies and Librarianship, Charles University; Faculty of Information and Communication, Media University Stuttgart; University of Applied Sciences Konstanz)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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14th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2006, 30 January – 1 February 2006, Tallinn University & National Library of Estonia, Tallinn, Estonia

Conference Theme: Information, Innovation, Responsibility: Information professional in the Network Society
(Organizers: Department of Information Studies, Tallinn University; Royal School of Library and Information Science)

Conference Sessions:
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13th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2005, 31 January – 2 February 2005, Eötvös Loránd University & National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: Librarianship in the information age
(Organizers: Eötvös Loránd University; Oslo University College)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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12th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2004, January 26–28, 2004, Riga, Latvia

Conference Theme: Library and Information in Multicultural Societies
(Organizers: University of Latvia; Institute of Library and Information Science, University College of Borås)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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11th BOBCATSSS Symposium 2003, 3-5 February 2003, Nicholas Copernicus University, Torun, Poland

Conference Theme: Information Policy and the European Union
(Organizers: Nicholas Copernicus University; School for Library and Information Studies, Institute for Media and Information Management, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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10th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 2002, 28-30 January 2002, Portoroz, Slovenia

Conference Theme: Hum@n Beings and Information Specialists. Future Skills, Qualifications, Positioning
(Organizers: Department of Library and Information, University of Ljubljana; University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart)

Conference Sessions:
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KMedu relevant:
Knowledge Management: undergraduate andpost graduate courses all over the world œ somecomparison
Knowledge management as an essentialcomponent of LIS training

9th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 2001, 29-31 January, Vilnius University, Vilnius, Lithuania

Conference Theme: Open 2001 – Knowledge, Information and Democracy in the Open Society: the Role of Library and Information Sector
(Organizers: Faculty of Communication, Vilnius University; Department of Journalism, Library and Information Subjects, Oslo University College)

Conference Sessions:
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8th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 2000, 24-26 January 2000, Agricultural Academy, Krakow, Poland

Conference Theme: Access 2000 – Intellectual property vs. the right to knowledge
(Organizers: Royal School of Library and Information Science)

Conference Sessions:
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7th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 1999, 25-27 January 1999, Bratislava, Slovakia

Conference Theme: Learning Society – Learning Organisation – Lifelong Learning (LLL)
(Organizers: Department of Library and Information Science, University of Bratislava; University of Applied Sciences Stuttgart; University of Applied Sciences Darmstadt)

Conference Sessions:
Knowledge Management
Learning and Knowledge Management
Information Technology for the Learning Society
Lifelong Learning by the means of Internet
Learning Society
Information Broking
Learning Organisation
Self Directed Learning
Lifelong Learning via Libraries
Strategies for a Learning Society

6th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 1998, 26-28 January 1998, National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: Shaping the Knowledge Society
(Organizers: Royal School of Librarianship, Denmark)

Conference Sessions:
Titles n.a.

5th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 1997, 27-30 January 1997, National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: New Book Economy
(Organizers: School for Library and Information Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)

Conference Sessions:
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4th International BOBCATSSS Symposium 1996, January 29-31, 1996, National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: Quality of Information Services
(Organizers: School for Library and Information Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)

Conference Sessions:
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3rd International BOBCATSSS Symposium 1995, January 1995, National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: Marketing and Development of New Information Products and Services in Europe
(Organizers: School for Library and Information Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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2nd International Budapest Symposium 1994, January 1994, National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: The Future of Librarianship
(Organizers: School for Library and Information Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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1st “The Role of Libraries…” Hungarian-Dutch Symposium 1993, January 1993, National Library of Hungary, Budapest, Hungary

Conference Theme: The Role of Libraries Today, Tomorrow and Beyond: Trends in Hungary and the Netherlands
(Organizers: School for Library and Information Studies, Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences)

Conference program n.a.

Conference Sessions:
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