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 and practitioners have critical roles to play in “leading reflection, debate, and respectful balance” as we consider the global future of AI. Information science should play a greater role in creating policy, theories of ethical information use, and insightful models of information use that can be part of a better solution for Human-AI interaction in these turbulent and complex times.
Dublin Core Academy: Automated Metadata Extraction with Annif and BIBRA
November 4, 2026 | 9 AM - 11 AM ET (Find your time here)
Libraries and other organizations are adopting and investigating automated techniques for generating metadata, the role of AI is ever increasing in workflows. This course provides an overview and demonstration of the open-source multilingual automated indexing tool, Annif (https://annif.org), which can be incorporated e.g. into a library’s metadata creation and management system. We will work on a new solution for automated bibliographic metadata extraction, BIBRA (https://github.com/NatLibFi/BIBRA/), which will be presented and demonstrated here. We will evaluate and discuss the quality and use of automatically generated metadata. Additionally, the existing Annif-tutorial material will be introduced for the participants to allow them to continue further exploration with the tool.
Workshop: Online Teaching and Student Engagement: Tips and Tricks for Connecting with Students in Online Learning
November 7, 2026 | 1 PM - 5 PM ICT (Find your time here)
So much of current teaching and learning happens in an online context. Many programs offer online classes, both in synchronous and asynchronous formats. This is not new as these types of programs have been offered for over two decades. Much of the move to online platforms has been driven by the need to meet our students where they are rather than expecting them to come to us. While this has open opportunities for many who could not previously pursue graduate work, it has come with challenges, including how to create an equitable learning environment online.
Webinar: Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES): Fresh from the Census Bureau (SIG-BIZ)
November 19, 2026 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET (Find your time here)
The Annual Integrated Economic Survey (AIES) new annual survey combines the following seven existing annual business surveys into a streamlined single survey: · Annual Capital Expenditures Survey (ACES) · Annual Retail Trade Survey (ARTS) · Annual Survey of Manufacturers (ASM) · Annual Wholesale Trade Survey (AWTS) · Manufacturers’ Unfilled Orders Survey (M3UFO) · Report of Organization (COS) · Service Annual Survey (SAS) The AIES provides key measures of economic activity, including the only comprehensive national and subnational data on business capital expenditures, employment, expenses, inventories, payroll, and revenues on an annual basis. AIES will serve as a benchmark for Census Bureau indicator programs and update the Business Register. Instead of breaking each company’s operations into distinct components for specific surveys, the new Annual Integrated Economic Survey will reduce respondent burden. The U.S. Census Bureau will release data from the 2024 AIES data collection cycle in March 2025. After this session, you will know the origins of the previous surveys, the purpose of the new survey, the methodology of collection, the scope of topics covered, and access to the data.
This is why you should register: For information professionals, the AIES arrives at a moment when data literacy is more important than ever. Our users — businesses, students, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers — are increasingly expected to find, evaluate, and cite quantitative data as part of their work. The AIES gives us a powerful, authoritative, freely accessible tool to support that work.
2026 Annual Meeting - Virtual Satellite Meeting
December 2-4, 2026
Information scientists and practitioners have critical roles to play in “leading reflection, debate, and respectful balance” as we consider the global future of AI. Information science should play a greater role in creating policy, theories of ethical information use, and insightful models of information use that can be part of a better solution for Human-AI interaction in these turbulent and complex times.
Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: From Data to Story: Communicating Societal Impact in Information and Library Research using Google NotebookLM
December 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM ET (Find your time here)
This module will situate NotebookLM and similar tools within information workflow, emphasizing curation, context, provenance, and ethics. It will guide Information Studies researchers and practitioners through the use of NotebookLM and comparable AI-supported tools to transform curated data, documents, and evidence into clear, ethical, and audience-appropriate impact narratives. Participants will learn how to structure information inputs, craft effective prompts, and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs to communicate societal impact while maintaining information integrity, transparency, and context. The session will also address ethical considerations, including data selection, source transparency, bias in AI-generated narratives, and the responsibilities of information professionals when using generative tools for public communication. Other data storytelling tools can be Columns, Tableau, MAXQDA or ATLAS.ti.
Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Beyond Citations: Making Research Matter by Capturing Societal Impact
January 2027 | Date & Time TBD
Societal impact is a broad term that describes the impact of research outside academia. This module has been planned to enhance researchers’ understanding of the societal impact of research and its role in advancing communities, institutions, and public policy. By the end of the session, participants will be able to distinguish between academic and societal impact, identify pathways through which LIS research influences society, and apply practical strategies to design, measure, and communicate impact beyond publications and citations. Participants will gain the skills needed to integrate impact planning into research projects and effectively demonstrate the value of LIS research to stakeholders, funders, and the wider public.
Webinar: Industry Research: Tools, Frameworks, and Understanding Using Open Sources (SIG-BIZ)
January 21, 2027 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET (Find your time here)
Understanding an industry means understanding the environment in which your organization operates—or plans to operate. This session, presented by established professionals, introduces practical approaches and essential resources for industry research, equipping participants to answer complex questions with confidence. Designed for special librarians new to business research—or those seeking a refresher—this session provides foundational concepts and context for navigating the vast landscape of industry information. We’ll demystify frameworks such as SWOT, Porter’s Five Forces, Value Chain vs Supply Chain, PEST, and classification systems like NAICS and NAPCS/HTS, alongside key business sources.
Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Mapping Scholarly Connections: Social Network Analysis of Academic Social Networking
February 23, 2027 | 11:00 AM - 12:15 PM ET (Find your time here)
Academic Social Networks generate rich data about research output, collaboration, and impact. This webinar will introduce data analysis techniques for exploring scholarly platforms such as ResearchGate, Academia.edu., and others. Participants will learn how Academic Social Networks data can be collected, analysed, and visualized to uncover collaboration patterns, research trends, and visibility indicators.
Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: From Opinions to Patterns: Application of Q Methodology in Library and Information Science Research
March 16, 2027 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 AM ET (Find your time here)
This module aims to equip researchers with a practical and conceptual understanding of Q Methodology for studying subjectivity in information environments. By the end of the session, participants will be able to understand the philosophical foundations of Q methodology, design a Q study relevant to LIS problems, develop a concourse and Q-set, administer Q-sorting, and interpret factor analysis results meaningfully. The webinar will also demonstrate how Q methodology can be applied to explore users’ perceptions, professional attitudes, and policy issues in libraries. Participants will gain confidence in integrating Q methodology into their own research projects, enhancing both the depth and rigor of LIS inquiry.
Sharpening your Research Skills (SRS) Modules Series: Critical Data Storytelling
April 20, 2027 | 8:00 AM - 9:15 PM ET (Find your time here)
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2027 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC27)
May 22-25, 2027 | Denver, Colorado
In a world shaped by AI, automation, and accelerating change, trust has never been more important. Librarians are uniquely positioned to navigate complexity, critically evaluate information, and make confident decisions. While emerging technologies, from LLMs to blockchain, promise certainty through systems and automation, the most enduring source of trust remains human: expertise, judgment, and relationships. This conference explores how libraries and information professionals build trust, demonstrate value, and lead through change in a technology-driven environment. We invite proposals that examine the role of information professionals as trusted advisors, strategic partners, and guides in a changing information landscape. Successful proposals will:
- Connect research, theory, and emerging trends to professional practice.
- Demonstrate measurable impact and organizational value.
- Share real-world experiences, case studies, and lessons learned.
- Explore how librarians cultivate trust, strengthen relationships, and support informed decision-making.
Join us as we examine the future of special librarianship and the uniquely human capabilities that remain essential in an age of intelligent technologies.
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