SIG News, May 2026
SIG-AVC
In an effort to make sure SIG-AVC content and activities are aligned with the membership, we ask you to please fill out this brief (no more than 5 minutes) survey:
SIG-CMR
We are asking all SIG-CMR members to take this brief, anonymous survey designed to help us collect your feedback on possible names and identity statements:
SIG-EduLearn
SIG-III
SIG-KM
SIG-KM needs a Chair-Elect now! More information here.
SIG-LIB
SIG-LIB is excited to announce that “SIG-LIB First Fridays” will begin June 5, with 6 sessions on the first Friday of the month. These are low-key, member-oriented virtual gatherings, intended to reignite community and spark ideas around the challenges facing librarianship. Recurring Zoom Meeting Link.
SIG-MET & SIG-STI
Call for Papers: METSTI 2026 Symposium on Informetric, Scientometric, Scientific and Technical Information Research
November 8, 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand (held with the ASIS&T Annual Meeting)
We welcome research papers and work-in-progress on topics including bibliometrics, scientometrics, altmetrics, AI for science, network analysis of scholarly communication, responsible metrics, and more.
This year's theme: Metrics and Sci-Tech Information in a Connected World - exploring how metrics help us understand and foster connections across regions, languages, and disciplines.
Submission deadline: June 15, 2026
Early-stage ideas and novel methodological approaches are especially encouraged. Top papers eligible for best paper awards!
SIG-USE
Call for Proposals: Research Symposium at AM26 - submissions close June 30
The Annual SIG-USE symposium will be held as an in-person only event at the Annual meeting in Bangkok, Thailand on Saturday, November 7, 8 am-12 pm.
The 26th Annual SIG-USE Research Symposium will explore the use and development of theories in information behaviour and practice through presentations by leading experts and generative roundtable discussions.