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New from Information Matters, August 2026 Check out the newest articles from Information Matters (IM), ASIS&T’s digital-only communication translational forum for information science, bringing relevant and current research evidence and industry developments, news, and opinion to a global public audience free of charge. Sign up for our weekly newsletters from IM. Public Knowledge Is Made: Information Production in a…

Chapter News, August 2026 Africa Chapter: The Africa Chapter proudly presents its new logo, designed by Muhammad Tariq, a member of the ASIS&T South Asia Chapter. There were four qualifying submissions (from paid-up ASIS&T members), and Muhammad’s logo received the most votes. Congratulations, Muhammad, on designing the Chapter’s intellectual property for its identity, which will be used in…

SIG News, August 2026 Upcoming SIG Meetings! SIG-BIZ: September 10 at 3:00 PM ET SIG-III: September 24 at 9:00 AM ET SIG-LIB First Fridays: September 4 & October 2 at 2:00 PM ET SIG-BIZ SIG-BIZ was incredibly involved at the 2026 Information Science Summit & Special Libraries Conference in Albuquerque this past June by hosting…

Upcoming Webinars and Events ASIS&T Webinars, your source for online live and on-demand content created by the Association for Information Science & Technology, are free to ASIS&T members. Our webinars connect you with experts and global thought leaders in information science, management, and business on relevant professional issues. Webinar: Makerspace Fails Thursday, September 3, 2026…

Affiliated Organization News, August 2026 Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age (LIDA), Šibenik, Croatia, 19-21 May 2027 You are warmly invited to submit your work for presentation at the LIDA 2027 (Libraries and Information Institutions in the Digital Age) biennial international conference to be held in Šibenik, Croatia, May 19-21, 2027. A shortened call for papers is…

President’s Message, May 2026 Hello Information Science citizens! In my North American part of the academic world, most of us have turned in our final grades or are at least getting close, watched our graduates receive their diplomas, hooded our doctoral students, and are feeling the summer glow. We may also be awaiting funding decisions…

From Your Executive Director, May 2026 Greetings colleagues, ASIS&T is buzzing with activity this season, and I’m excited to share several important updates. Our call for Board of Directors nominations (due June 1) has generated more responses than ever before. This record‑setting level of engagement speaks volumes about the passion and dedication of our members.…

Board Approves Dues Increase for FY27 At its April 2026 meeting, the ASIS&T Board of Directors approved an increase in membership dues. The increase is necessary in order to maintain ASIS&T’s commitment to increasing the number and quality of programs, services, and benefits to members while responsibly managing increasing costs. New dues rates are noted…

Renew Your Membership Today and Save It’s ASIS&T membership renewal time! Most of our ASIS&T members received their membership renewal invoice via email last week, for terms ending on June 30, 2026. The new membership term will begin on July 1. If you received an invoice, please remit payment by June 30 to enjoy uninterrupted…