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ABSTRACT The workshop brings together differing perspectives on what makes research data possible. How data is made represents an on-going negotiation between a number of elements. It reflects, firstly, the nature of disciplines and the complex way this is linked to cultures of research data and data sharing. Secondly, data is made across the complex temporalities within different practices of its management. Thirdly, it increasingly reflects the influences of data policies: working at the international and national, down to institutional level. Fourthly, it is also shaped by the renegotiation of professional interests and relationships such as between librarians, computing services, archivists and research administrators. And, fifthly, data is being shaped within models of education and training of current and new information professionals. The panel seeks to bring together a diverse range of participants to explore appropriate theories and methodologies for work in this field, using a conversation cafe format, and based on discussions around the five elements. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

International research examines the differences and similarities in information processes and phenomena across countries or cultures. International studies are challenging to conduct due to cultural and linguistic barriers, ethical concerns, methodological complexities, and the legacy of the colonial research model. This 90‐minute panel will focus on the ethical and methodological challenges and practical solutions in conducting international research. The panelists will share their experiences from three international studies and will invite the scholarly community to engage critically in discussing methodological issues and ethical concerns in LIS international research. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The COVID‐19 pandemic has brought about a pivot in people's practice of their daily life and work, in particular a pivot towards virtual living and working. Sponsored by the ASIS&T European Chapter, this panel discusses the diverse ways in which this has affected different communities within Europe, bearing in mind the varying languages, economic and political situations, and library and information structures within different European countries. Following on from presentations giving diverse perspectives from five European countries, we will ask session participants to reflect on the impact of the pivot on living and working in their own context, their coping mechanisms, and likely impact on the future. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]