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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…
Read MoreMcKenzie 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…
Read MoreAparac-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…
Read MoreASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals
ASIS&T and SLA Announce Merger Negotiations to Explore Unified Future for Information Professionals 23 May 2025 – The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) and the Special Libraries Association (SLA) today announced that they have entered into formal negotiations to pursue a merger of the two organizations. This initiative reflects a shared commitment to…
Read MorePosition Statement on the Termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress
Position Statement on the Termination of Dr. Carla Hayden as Librarian of Congress The Association for Information Science and Technology (ASIS&T) expresses its profound shock, dismay, and concern at the abrupt termination of Dr. Carla Hayden from her position as the 14th Librarian of Congress. Dr. Hayden’s tenure marked a historic chapter not only for…
Read MoreIn 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…
Read MoreStatement 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,…
Read MoreASIS&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…
Read MoreChanges 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…
Read More2024 ASIS&T President’s Lecture
2024 ASIS&T President’s Lecture Demons, Determinism, and Divining the Future of Information Science Download Lecture Download Slides
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