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President’s Message, August 2026

President’s Message, August 2026 Hello InfoFolk! In the part of the northern hemisphere where I live, most of us are gearing up for a new academic year. We’re gathering our notebooks and pencils (at least metaphorically), freshening up the reading lists for our courses and experiencing the familiar blend of end-of-summer melancholy and back-to-school excitement.…

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Governance Update, August 2026

Governance Update, August 2026 The Board of Directors met on July 29, 2026 via Zoom. In attendance were Maria Bonn (President); Marlene Holmner (President-Elect) Ian Ruthven (Immediate Past-President) (zoom); Chris Cunningham, PhD, (Treasurer); Lu An, Anne Barker (SLA Appointee), Timothy Dickey, Bhakti Gala; Isto Huvila; Heather Kotula (SLA Appointee); Luanne Sinnamon; and Lydia Middleton, MBA,…

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Welcome to the Newest Board of Directors Members

Welcome to the Newest Board of Directors Members ASIS&T wishes to congratulate and welcome the new members of the Board of Directors. Their terms will begin at the Annual Meeting in November. Click their photos to read more about them. President-Elect Isto Huvila Directors-at-Large Anne Barker Shannon Oltmann Kip Wolf Back to Inside ASIS&T, August 2026

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Knox to Present 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture

Knox to Present 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture ASIS&T is delighted to announce the 3rd Annual ASIS&T President’s Lecture. The Lecture will be freely open to the public and delivered via Zoom to ensure that all who wish to may attend. The ASIS&T President’s Lecture will take place September 15 at 9:00 am Eastern Time (find…

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ISS/SLC26 Highlights

ISS/SLC26 Highlights CHECK OUT THE PHOTO GALLERY The inaugural ASIS&T Information Science Summit and Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC26) brought together information professionals, researchers, educators, and practitioners for an inspiring week of learning, collaboration, and community building. Based on results from the post-event attendee survey, the meeting delivered a highly positive experience, with participants praising the…

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ISS/SLC27 Save the Date

ISS/SLC27 Save the Date Save the date for the ASIS&T 2027 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference (ISS/SLC27), taking place May 22–25, 2027, at The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado. Expect engaging sessions, fresh perspectives, opportunities to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new ones, and plenty of that special ASIS&T energy that makes…

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AM26 Updates

AM26 Updates Register Now 2026 Annual Meeting Symposia & Workshops Kick off the 2026 Annual Meeting by participating in one of our engaging pre-meeting symposia and workshops. Explore timely topics including AI, information behavior, social media research, teaching and learning, community engagement, and more while building new skills and connecting with colleagues. Additional registration is…

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AM26 Sponsorship, Exhibit, & Advertising Opportunities

AM26 Sponsorship, Exhibit, & Advertising Opportunities Is your organization, institution, or company interested in gaining global visibility, building valuable professional connections, showcasing innovative products and services, and aligning its brand with one of the field’s premier international events? Or do you know an organization that may be interested? Sponsorship, Exhibiting, and Advertising opportunities are available…

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ASIS&T Scholarship Winners

ASIS&T Scholarship Winners ASIS&T received a remarkable 187 applications for the five $5,000 tuition scholarships we are able to offer this year. The competition was fierce! Applicants were evaluated on several criteria including their commitment to the profession, their interest in and engagement with ASIS&T and/or, previously, SLA, and the quality of their essay which…

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