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President’s Message, March 2025

President’s Message, March 2025 Halò (hello in Scots Gaelic) Hello friends, This week I have been rewatching HBO’s drama Chernobyl about the terrible nuclear disaster in present day Ukraine. The leading character Valery Legasov says in the opening scene: “What is the cost of lies? It’s not that we’ll mistake them for the truth. The…

From Your Executive Director, March 2025

From Your Executive Director, March 2025 Greetings Colleagues: As we step into a new season, I find myself reflecting on the recent events in Washington, DC, and the profound ripple effects they are having not only within the United States but across the globe. In times of uncertainty and change, it is more important than…

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,…

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…

Proposed Bylaws Revision Input Deadline Monday, March 24

Proposed Bylaws Revision Input Deadline Monday, March 24 The deadline for responding to the Proposed Bylaws Changes has been extended to Monday, March 24 at 12 pm ET. If you have not done so already, please review the proposed changes and, particularly, the FAQ section and send any comments you might wish to share. Review…

Strategic Planning Update, March 2025

Strategic Planning Update, March 2025 Maria Bonn, President-Elect The strategic planning process for ASIS&T is well underway. As president-elect, I am leading the process to plan for three years ahead. Our goal is to launch the plan at the annual meeting in 2025. The plan will determine priorities and guide the association through 2028. In…

Using Member Survey Data to Shape the Future of ASIS&T

Using Member Survey Data to Shape the Future of ASIS&T At ASIS&T, our members are at the heart of everything we do. We recently conducted a comprehensive member survey to better understand your needs, priorities, and aspirations for our association. The insights gathered are invaluable, and we are excited to share how we intend to…

Did You Know? – AM25 is Hybrid In-Person/Virtual!

Did You Know? – AM25 is Hybrid In-Person/Virtual! Did You Know is a new column in ASIS&T publications designed to remind you of opportunities and benefits from your ASIS&T membership of which you may not be aware. Virtual Annual Meeting Opportunity Did you know that if you are unable to attend the ASIS&T Annual Meeting…

ASIS&T Adopts Autotranscription Policy

ASIS&T Adopts Autotranscription Policy In response to member concerns about the privacy and security implications of third party bots being used in ASIS&T-hosted virtual meetings, the ASIS&T Board has adopted the following policy: ASIS&T Autotranscription Policy Purpose This policy establishes guidelines for the use of auto-transcription bots in ASIS&T-hosted virtual meetings to ensure privacy, security,…

Member Match Mentorship Program Launched

Member Match Mentorship Program Launched Your responses to the recent membership survey told us that you want more mentorship opportunities through your ASIS&T membership. Member Match is the answer! Member Match reflects our commitment to you and your professional development. Our unique online mentor matching system will help you connect with mentors or mentees. Phase…