Chapter News, May 2025
Canada Chapter:
Canada Chapter's Special Issue in Information Matters in now available
Hosted by the ASIS&T Canada Chapter, a Special Issue in Information Matters on "Canadian Perspectives on Information Science" has been made available! This special issue showcases Canadian perspectives on Information Science research and practice.
To read, please visit: Introduction to the Special Issue on Canadian Perspectives on Information Science - Information Matters.
Europe Chapter:
Information Science Trends (IST) 2025: Creativity, Transformation, Empowerment
June 11-12, 2025, Manchester, UK
The European Chapter (EC) of the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) seeks participation in this year’s IST conference on Creativity, Transformation, and Empowerment in Information Science. The conference will be held in Manchester, UK, and presentations will also be viewable on Zoom.
- Conference dates:
- June 11: networking & dinner (self paid), 7.00pm BST
- June 12: keynote(s) & presentations, 10.00am-5.00pm BST
- Submissions (abstract of 400-750 words): on EasyChair, using a completed abstract template
- Deadline for submissions:
Thursday 17th April, Thursday 24 April, 2025. - Registration (possible without a submission): https://www2.asist.org/ap/Events/Register/WqFz3mmUaCJCE
Keynote presentation: we are delighted to share that the keynote speaker for the conference will be Prof. Crystal Fulton of University College Dublin!
We invite researchers, practitioners and students to submit abstracts for talks (15 minutes presentation + discussion time, using the template linked above). Students may also submit proposals for posters. We welcome proposals from ASIS&T members and from non-members. The day-long schedule will consist of an opening keynote, paper sessions, lunch and networking, and a poster session. Further, all attendees are invited to join for dinner the night before the conference (self paid); registrants can indicate interest during registration.
Oceania Chapter:
Oceania Chapter Project Grant Approved
The ASIS&T Board has recently approved the Oceania Chapter’s Project Grant Request to support member attendance and ASIS&T visibility at the RAILS Conference.
The Research Applications in Information and Library Studies (RAILS) is an annual conference for information and library studies research which has been held since 2002 in Australia and New Zealand. The conference brings together researchers, educators and practitioners to "encourage a culture of informed and innovative research practice." (RAILS website). The conference usually attracts 50-60 participants and is hosted by a different institution each year in Australia or New Zealand. RAILS is significant as the only LIS research focused event in our region, with around 20 current ASIS&T members having been involved in presenting at or organising past conferences. This year’s conference is hosted by Charles Sturt University, with leadership from Prof. Tina Du and Dr Niloofar Solhjoo, and involvement of 13 other members on the program committee.
If your Chapter is interested in applying for a Project Grant, see the application here.
South Asia Chapter:
South Asia Chapter Project Grant Approved
The ASIS&T Board has recently approved the South Asia Chapter’s Project Grant Request to develop curriculum in AI for LIS schools in South Asia year for two years starting in July of 2025. The project aims to explore and implement artificial intelligence (AI) in three critical areas of Library and Information Science (LIS) education: pedagogy, curriculum design, and assessment methods. The final product of this project will be able to be used by all ASIS&T members and the output will be made available afterward.
If your Chapter is interested in applying for a Project Grant, see the application here.
US Midwest Chapter:
ASIS&T Midwest Chapter 2025 Travel Award
The Midwest chapter proposes to provide grants to some categories of members.
Purpose: The Midwest Regional Chapter of ASIS&T will provide an award to pay for full registration at the ASIS&T Annual Meeting to two Chapter members each year to increase chapter representation at the Meeting and to support a member who might not otherwise find the means to attend.
Structure of award: The Chapter will award money directly to ASIS&T on behalf of the recipient. ASIS&T HQ will assist with crediting the funds to the recipient.
Who can apply: Any member in good standing of the Midwest Regional Chapter of ASIS&T may apply, except for members serving on the awards committee.
Amount of award: The award will cover the complete registration cost for attendance at the Annual Meeting, plus the other costs such as travel and lodging, up to a total amount of $1000.00 USD. The award will first be applied to registration costs, with the remainder going to other costs.
2025 Timeline:
- Award applications open: May 15
- Award applications due: June 15
- Award announced: June 31
- ASIS&T early registration ends: August 12
Application process: Applicants for this award must complete the application form. The Chair will forward applications to the Awards Committee, which will decide on a recipient. Upon receiving notification of an award, the applicant has 1 week to accept or decline the award. In the event of a declined award, the Awards Committee may choose a different recipient.
Awards Committee: The Awards Committee will consist of a minimum of 2 chapter members appointed by the Midwest Regional Chapter Chair in addition to the Chair. Judging will be performed anonymously (the reviewers will not know the identity of the applicants).
If interested, please complete the form at this link: ASIS&T Midwest Chapter 2025 Travel Award Form