Welcome to ASIS&T!
A Guide to Getting Started, Getting Connected, and Getting Involved
Step 1: Access Your Member Account
Log in to the ASIS&T Member Portal
- Update your profile (bio, affiliation, photo)
- Set your communication preferences for your iConnect communities
- Access member-only resources and discounts
Step 2: Connect with Community

- SIGs are member-driven communities around specific topics (e.g., Social Informatics, Information Policy and Ethics, AI, International Information Issues)
- Join SIGs for free as part of your membership
- Browse all SIGs

- Chapters host local events and
networking opportunities - Ideal for students and
professionals looking to build local
connections - Browse all Chapters
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- Access discussion forums,
community announcements, and
file libraries - Join conversations, ask questions,
or share opportunities - Log in to iConnect
Step 3: Know Your Member Benefits

- Student travel awards
- Chapter/SIG research and best paper awards
- New Leaders Program
- Distinguished Member recognition
- Awards & Honors

- Subscription to JASIST (Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology)
- Subscription to ARIST (Annual Review of Information Science & Technology)
- Access to the ASIS&T Bulletin archives
- Other Publications
Step 4: Explore and Engage

- Join Committees or Task Forces
- Join Chapter leadership
- Join SIG leadership
- Opportunities for students, early-career, and senior professionals
- Explore Volunteer Opportunities

- Bi-monthly New Member Welcome Wednesday Orientations
- Info sessions hosted by Chapters, SIGs. and ASIS&T HQ (announced on iConnect and Calendar)
- Past ASIS&T Webinar recordings available on demand
- Weekly Roundup newsletter email every Friday
- Inside ASIS&T bi-monthly newsletter email
- Follow on social media
Step 5: Optional Deeper Dives
- Strategic Plan & Mission: Learn what drives ASIS&T's work and values
- Member Directory: Search and connect with fellow members
- Event & Conference Info: Plan to attend the Annual Meeting, workshops, or Chapter/SIG events
- Mentorship Program
- Institutional ASIS&T Members: Academic Directory of Programs
- Student Chapter Info
- Marketing Opportunities with ASIS&T
Still Have Questions?
- Contact ASIS&T HQ via this form
- Email Marlo Russell, Membership Manager, at membership@asist.org

