Posts by Lydia Middleton
Helen Partridge
Helen Partridge Candidate for Treasurer Biography Expand Dr. Helen Partridge is Professor and Pro Vice-Chancellor Teaching and Learning at Deakin University, Australia. Prior to this she was the Pro Vice-Chancellor (Education) at the University of Southern Queensland where she had oversight of the University Library Services, Office for the Advancement of Learning and Teaching, and…
Read MoreIna Fourie
Ina Fourie Candidate for Treasurer Biography Expand Dr. Ina Fourie is a full professor, Head of Department of Information Science and Chair of the School of Information Technology, University of Pretoria. She is a rated South African researcher with international acknowledgement of her work. Her main research focus is on information behaviour, current awareness services,…
Read MoreDirk Lewandowski
Dirk Lewandowski Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Dr. Dirk Lewandowski has been a member of ASIS&T since 2009 and has been awarded distinguished member status in 2021. He has served in multiple roles in the organization, including Chair of the European Chapter 2019/20, when he led establishing ASIS&T’s Information Science Trends conference series. The European…
Read MoreCrystal Fulton
Crystal Fulton Candidate for President-Elect Biography Expand Dr. Crystal Fulton is an Associate Professor in the School of Information & Communication Studies at University College Dublin (UCD), Ireland. Her research focuses on social participation in a range of everyday social settings, from information worlds in serious leisure contexts to the social margins and darker communities. …
Read MorePresident’s Column May 2022
President’s Column May 2022 Hi everyone, As I was writing this message, I was horrified and deeply saddened by the shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, and the loss of innocent lives. My heart goes out to the parents, families, teachers, and friends who are left to process this grief for years to…
Read MoreFrom Your Executive Director, May 2022
From Your Executive Director, May 2022 Greetings Colleagues: It is hard to believe that May is almost over and we’re nearly half-way through 2022 already. Time is certainly flying. At this time of year it feels like everything we’re doing at ASIS&T is leading up to the Annual Meeting in one way or another. And…
Read More2022 Call for ASIS&T Volunteers
2022 Call for ASIS&T Volunteers ASIS&T Needs You! Volunteers are the life-blood of ASIS&T and there are many ways for members to become more engaged in the association through volunteering. We have volunteer openings in: ASIS&T Committees (2-3 year term starting in November 2022) Meeting Planning Committees (term runs from appointment through the event) Award…
Read MoreBoard Seeks Input on Proposed Bylaws Amendments
Board Seeks Input on Proposed Bylaws Amendments The ASIS&T Board of Directors invites member feedback on two proposed amendments to the ASIS&T Bylaws. These changes relate to the nominations and elections process. Please see the ASIS&T Website for more information on these proposed amendments and the invitation to make comments or ask questions. The public comment period…
Read More2022 Class of ASIS&T Distinguished Members
2022 Class of ASIS&T Distinguished Members ASIS&T’s signature designation, the ASIS&T Distinguished Member, is an elite status attained by those with a demonstrated commitment to mastering their profession through sustained educational pursuits and a proven track record of service to both their community and the information science and technology field. The ASIS&T Distinguished Member program…
Read MoreWhat do Rutgers, San Jose State, Simmons and Syracuse Universities All Have In Common?
What do Rutgers, San Jose State, Simmons and Syracuse Universities All Have In Common? They are all Gold Sponsors of the 2022 ASIS&T Annual Meeting! As Gold Sponsors these schools receive: One (1) complimentary full meeting registration valued at $850 One (1) half-page ad in the meeting program ($400 value) One (1) table-top exhibit ($1,600…
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