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Connaway to Receive 2025 ASIS&T Research Impact Award

Connaway to Receive 2025 ASIS&T Research Impact Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Lynn Silipigni Connaway, retired Executive Director, Research, OCLC, will receive the 2025 ASIS&T Research Impact Award sponsored by Rutgers University. The award makes more visible the dimensions of the societal contribution of Information Science…

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McKenzie to Receive 2025 Research in Information Science Award

McKenzie to Receive 2025 Research in Information Science Award The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Pamela McKenzie is the recipient of the 2025 Research in Information Science Award. The award recognizes an individual or team who has made an outstanding contribution to information science research. The award is…

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Aparac-Jelušić to receive 2025 Watson Davis Award for Service

Aparac-Jelušić to receive 2025 Watson Davis Award for Service The Association for Information Science & Technology (ASIS&T) is delighted to announce that Dr. Tatjana Aparac-Jelušić is the recipient of the 2025 Watson Davis Award for Service. The award recognizes an individual member of the Association who has shown continuous dedicated leadership in and service to…

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In Memoriam – Clifford Lynch

In Memoriam – Clifford Lynch The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) mourns the passing of Clifford Lynch, who died in April 2025. A visionary leader, scholar, and mentor, Clifford’s profound influence on the field of information science spanned decades and left an indelible mark on our community. Clifford served as ASIS&T President in…

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Statement on the Threat to the Institute of Museum and Library Services

Statement on the Threat to the Institute of Museum and Library Services The iFederation is deeply concerned about the recent executive order issued by the Trump administration, which calls for the elimination of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). This decision poses a significant threat to the global community of information professionals, researchers,…

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ASIS&T Approves Statement on Predatory Publishing

ASIS&T Approves Statement on Predatory Publishing The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) recognizes the critical importance of conducting ethical research and publishing practices to safeguard honesty, trust, integrity, and transparency in scholarly communications. Predatory journals and publishing organizations pose a serious threat to researchers publishing their work, research integrity, and publishing ethics in…

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Changes Coming to ASIS&T Annual Meeting

Changes Coming to ASIS&T Annual Meeting The ASIS&T 2025 Annual Meeting Program Committee is excited to announce several changes to the meeting that we will be piloting this year. If successful they will become a regular part of the Annual Meeting. These include: Meeting Format: The ASIS&T Annual Meeting remains primarily a face-to-face gathering, and…

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