Given Named JASIST Editor-in-Chief

Lisa M. Given, PhD (FASSA, FASIS&T), of RMIT University has been selected to be the new Editor of the Journal of the American Society for Information Science and Technology (JASIST).  Dr. Given succeeds Dr. Steven Sawyer of Syracuse University, who has been editor since 2020.  Dr. Given is Director of the Social Change Enabling Impact Platform, Director of the Centre for Human-AI Information Environments, and Professor of Information Sciences at RMIT University (Melbourne, Australia).

JASIST is a leading international forum for peer-reviewed research in information science. For more than half a century, JASIST has provided intellectual leadership by publishing original research that focuses on the production, discovery, recording, storage, representation, retrieval, presentation, manipulation, dissemination, use, and evaluation of information and on the tools and techniques associated with these processes.

Describing her vision for the Journal, Dist/Prof Given said, “I am very honoured to take on this role and continue showcasing the important contributions of scholars in information science and technology disciplines. As information and technologies evolve and shape our workplaces, homes, schools, and everyday lives, research of the highest quality is critical to understand our world, and to guide policy and practice change. I look forward to working with the ASIS&T Board and the Editorial Board to ensure JASIS&T continues to be a leading voice for information science and technology research, globally."

In announcing the selection, ASIS&T President Maria Bonn said, “The ASIS&T Board is delighted that Dr. Given has agreed to serve as the Editor-in-Chief of JASIST. Lisa brings with her both an outstanding reputation as a scholar and excellent editorial experience. She has been at the helm for the relaunch of ARIST and has renewed that journal’s vitality and presence in our community. Her vision for the future of the Journal aligns with the strategic directions of ASIST, and we are confident that our flagship publication will remain the preeminent journal in our field under her leadership."

Since 1937, the Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) has been the only professional association that bridges the gap between information science practice and research. For more than 80 years, ASIS&T has been leading the search for new and better theories, techniques, and technologies to improve access to information. Members share a common interest in improving the ways society stores, retrieves, analyzes, manages, archives and disseminates information.

Information about ASIS&T is available at www.asist.org