Inside ASIS&T, October 2026

President’s Message, October 2026

Greetings to the ASIS&T community! I look forward to our gathering in Bangkok in less than a month. Many of you are probably putting finishing touches on presentations and papers and packing lists, mulling how to balance conference, beach, and monsoon gear! There’s a lot to think about as we prepare. Most of us will…

From Your Executive Director, October 2026

Dear Colleagues: As we gather for the 2026 ASIS&T Annual Meeting, there is much to celebrate and even more to anticipate. This year’s meeting reflects the vitality, reach, and growing influence of our community. With more than 450 attendees representing 31 countries, the Annual Meeting once again demonstrates the global nature of information science and…

Information Matters Editor Search 2027

ASIS&T Seeks an Editor-in-Chief, Information Matters The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) invites a passionate, curious, and creative self-starter eager for a new challenge to apply for an exciting service and leadership role as the Editor-in-Chief of Information Matters. The search will take place over the next several months, with selection anticipated in…

2025-2026 Volunteer Recognition

ASIS&T would like to recognize and thank the 1250 different individuals who gave their time and talents to the association this year and/or committed to a service role in the coming year. These individuals served on committees, SIGs, Chapters, Award Juries, as reviewers for the Annual Meeting, JASIST, and ARIST, and on various Editorial Boards.…

ASIS&T Staffing During the 2026 Annual Meeting

The ASIS&T Headquarters team is preparing to travel to Bangkok for the ASIS&T Annual Meeting, and we are excited to welcome attendees from around the world! During the conference, many staff members will be onsite assisting with registration, attendee services, and event operations. As a result, response times may be slower than usual, and we…

Module Series for Early Career Researchers

The ASIS&T Research Engagement Committee (REC) has developed a multi-part module series titled “Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Translating Research for Practice”. This series provides actionable research knowledge, particularly aimed at practitioners, students, early career professionals, and those from developing countries. It aims to address a range of research training needs – from…

Continuing Education Scholarship Applications Winners

The ASIS&T Continuing Education (CE) Scholarship supports experienced information professionals in advancing their knowledge and skills through professional development opportunities. Designed for individuals with at least 15 years of experience in the field, the scholarship provides funding of up to $2,000 toward an approved continuing education course. This award recognizes a commitment to lifelong learning…

ISS/SLC27 Updates

ISS/SLC27 Call for Proposals is Now Open! Trust, Expertise and Value in a Post-AI World The Curtis Hotel | Denver, Colorado, USA May 22-25, 2027 Your Expertise. Your Ideas. Your Opportunity to Inspire! As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape our profession, the value of human expertise, trust, and meaningful connections has never been…

AM26 Updates

Register Now AM26 Bangkok: There is Still Time to Register! Registration is still open! Don’t miss your chance to learn from leading experts, discover fresh ideas, and connect with the global information science community! Registration rates increase after October 27, so click here to register today. Be sure to explore our exciting workshops and symposia…

AM26 Virtual Satellite Meeting Updates

Register Now The ASIS&T AM26 Experience Continues Virtually! December 2-4, 2026 | ASIS&T Virtual Satellite Meeting The learning and connections don’t stop in Bangkok! Join us for the ASIS&T AM26 Virtual Satellite Meeting, featuring an exciting lineup of international presenters sharing innovative research, fresh perspectives, and the latest trends shaping information science. Great News for…

Call for 2027 Webinars

Have expertise, insights, or innovative practices to share with the information science community? While our 2026 Webinar schedule is fully booked, we are now accepting proposals for ASIS&T Webinars in 2027. These one-hour online sessions provide an opportunity to share research, practical insights, innovative projects, and emerging trends with the ASIS&T community. Presenters deliver their…

New Special Interest Groups (SIGs)

The ASIS&T Board of Directors has recently approved 2 communities to join the lineup of ASIS&T Special Interest Groups: SIG-CAMPP & SIG-SNIPS. SIGs are chartered by the Board of Directors to give members with similar professional specialties the opportunity to exchange ideas and keep themselves informed about current and discrete developments in their fields. The…

Members News, October 2026

ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of members. Please share with us news of your tenure, promotion, doctoral defense, job change, publication, grant, or other succeses. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what you’ve done! Please remember, this is a…

New ASIS&T Members, October 2026

Member Spotlight – Anika Meyer

Watch the latest Member Spotlight featuring Anika Meyer! In each issue of Inside ASIS&T, we ask a different member questions about their perspectives, advice, and experiences in the field of information science and technology. Back to Inside ASIS&T, October 2026

New from JASIST, October 2026

Members of ASIS&T have full access to the Journal of Information Science and Technology (JASIST). If you are not sure how to access your member benefit, contact membership@asist.org. To view issues of JASIST, log in to the Info Hub at www.asist.org and click Resources from the left-side navigation. Then click “Journal Access”. JASIST Volume 77, Issue…

New from ARIST, October 2026

ARIST Articles, September-October, 2026 Mental health-related information behavior among adolescents around the world: A systematic review. Xiaofeng Li, Xiaojun Yuan, Qingyue Guo Reframing technology readiness research: A three? Decade systematic review of conceptual shifts, thematic patterns, and scholarly gaps (2000-2025). Ayotunde Adetola Adelaja, Yulita Hanum P. Iskandar, Gbemisola Ogbolu, Temitope F. Jiboye, Adejare Taofeek Owoseni,…

New from Information Matters, October 2026

Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM. When Does a Chatbot’s Answer Become a Document You Can Trust? Sascha Donner Should…

Chapter News, October 2026

ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of our regional Chapters. Please share with us news of events you hosted, newsletters, award recipients, and accomplishments. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what your Chapter has done! Asia Chapter: We are happy…

SIG News, October 2026

ASIS&T would like to celebrate and recognize the accomplishments of our Special Interest Groups (SIGs). Please share with us news of events you hosted, newsletters, award recipients, and accomplishments. We will recognize these accomplishments in each issue of Inside ASIS&T. Please complete this form to let us know what your SIG has done! SIG-AI We are…

Upcoming Webinars and Events

ASIS&T Webinars, your source for online live and on-demand content created by the Association for Information Science & Technology, are free to ASIS&T members. Our webinars connect you with experts and global thought leaders in information science, management, and business on relevant professional issues. 2026 Annual Meeting November 6-9, 2026 | Bangkok, Thailand Information scientists…

Affiliated Organization News, October 2026

13th Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS), Dublin, Ireland, from 31 May – 2 June, 2028 13th Conceptions of Library and Information Science (CoLIS) conference will be held in person in Dublin, Ireland, from 31 May to 2 June, 2028! The conference will be preceded by a Doctoral Colloquium on 30 May, 2028. CoLIS…